Ethel Marie Burley1

F, b. April 17, 1925, d. June 30, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 221-16-8293.2 Ethel Marie Burley was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.3 She was born on April 17, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She married Richard Edward Deacon, son of Richard Jefferson Deacon and Viva Edward Elmore, on August 3, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of August 3, 1939,her married name was Deacon. Ethel Marie Burley and Richard Edward Deacon were divorced on November 18, 1953 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 Ethel Marie Burley died on June 30, 1997 at Meridianville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 72.2,3,5 She Ethel M. Hayes, 72, of Meridianville, Ala., formerly of New Castle, died of cancer Monday at home. Mrs. Hayes worked at Speakman Co. in Wilmington for many years. She lived in New Castle most of her life and moved to Alabama about 30 years ago. Her husband, Cletus, died in 1992. Survivors: sons, Wayne Deacon of New Market, Ala., and Leon Deacon of Crystal River, Fla; daughter, Geraldine Bozarth of California; brother, Eldee Fisher of New Castle, Del; sisters, Dorothy Shupe of New Castle and Juanita Haley of Elkton, Md; six grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Spry Funeral Home, 2411 Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, Ala. Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville. on July 2, 1997.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 74, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Family

Richard Edward Deacon b. October 25, 1920
Marriage*Ethel Marie Burley married Richard Edward Deacon, son of Richard Jefferson Deacon and Viva Edward Elmore, on August 3, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Ethel Marie Burley and Richard Edward Deacon were divorced on November 18, 1953 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Leon Deacon3
  • Wayne Mitchell Deacon3
  • Geraldine Elizabeth Deacon3

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Ethel M. Hayes obituary in the Jul 2, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Walter Watson Huffman1,2

M, b. November 25, 1914, d. June 16, 1979
     Walter Watson Huffman was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 25, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Irene Frances Craft, daughter of Edward Blaine Craft and Susie Frances Davis, on August 5, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Walter Watson Huffman died on June 16, 1979 at age 64.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 257, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1939Auto mechanic2
1940Electrical construction laborer3

Family

Irene Frances Craft b. February 1, 1914, d. July 3, 1995
Marriage*Walter Watson Huffman married Irene Frances Craft, daughter of Edward Blaine Craft and Susie Frances Davis, on August 5, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Camellia Ann Huffman

Citations

  1. [S257] Ruth G. Hale, Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Ann Neece1,2,3

F, b. March 10, 1921, d. July 7, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 235-28-1642.4 Elizabeth Ann Neece was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,6 She was born on March 10, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,4,2,3,6 She married Ivan Thomas Poff Sr., son of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on August 20, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of August 20, 1949,her married name was Poff.2 Elizabeth Ann Neece and Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. were divorced on September 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Elizabeth Ann Neece died on July 7, 1995 at age 74.5,4,1,6 She POFF, Elizabeth Ann, of Bluefield, W. Va., formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, July 7, 1995. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Bluefield, W. Va. She was a graduate of Beaver High School, Bluefield, W. Va., graduate of Bluefield Business College in 1942, graduate of Roanoke Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 and retired as a Registered Nurse at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. She is survived by her son, Ivan Thomas (Tommy) Poff Jr., Boones Mill; and brother, Harold Kenneth Neece, Schertz, Texas. A graveside funeral service will be conducted in the Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County. on July 8, 1995.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 127, District 120-81, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Hospital nurse supervisor8

Family

Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. b. July 16, 1926, d. February 26, 2007
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann Neece married Ivan Thomas Poff Sr., son of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on August 20, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Elizabeth Ann Neece and Ivan Thomas Poff Sr. were divorced on September 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Child
  • Ivan Thomas "Tommy" Poff Jr.1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Poff obituary in the Jul 8, 1995 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Willie Willington Shires1,2

M, b. February 26, 1920, d. June 5, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-2057.3 Willie Willington Shires was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 26, 1920 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.3,1 He married Christine Virginia Elmore, daughter of Mack Osborn Elmore and Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, on August 26, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 Willie Willington Shires died on June 5, 1995 at Virginia at age 75.3,2 He SHIRES, Willie Willington, 75, of Fincastle and formerly of Thomasville, N.C., died Monday, June 5, 1995. He is survived by three brothers, Eugene Shires of Buchanan, JoDean Shires of West columbia, S.C., Jesse Shires of Cloverdale; three sisters, Annie Linkenhoker, Elizabeth Flint and Emma Lee Roberts, all of Buchanan. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 8, 1995, at the Daleville Cemetery with Dr. W. L. Crane officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home in Troutville. on June 7, 1995.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 103, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1939Laborer1
1940Farmer5

Family

Christine Virginia Elmore b. May 3, 1922, d. November 9, 1969
Marriage*Willie Willington Shires married Christine Virginia Elmore, daughter of Mack Osborn Elmore and Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, on August 26, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Willington Shires obituary in the Jun 7, 1995 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Christine Virginia Shires death certificate.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Diamond Shortt1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 27, 1927, d. April 21, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-1837.8 Diamond Shortt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 27, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,5,6,7 He married Sylvia Lee Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, on August 22, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10,2,11 Diamond Shortt died on April 21, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.8,3,6 He Diamond Shortt, age 60, of 2425 Daleton Blvd., N.E., died Thursday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia P. Shortt; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet and Chip Stoneman, Salem; Susan Shortt, Roanoke; two brothers, Jack Shortt, Floyd; Roger Shortt, Floyd, several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Sherwood Burial Park. on April 22, 1988.3

Family

Sylvia Lee Poff b. April 29, 1931, d. November 10, 2024
Marriage*He married Sylvia Lee Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, on August 22, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10,2,11 
Children
  • Janet Faye Shortt12,3,11
  • Susan Lee Shortt3,11

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Poff Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 2012 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Diamond Shortt obituary in the Apr 22, 1988 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ocie Wilson Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Lafayette Poff obituary in the Oct 12, 1978 edition.
  11. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Sylvia Poff Shortt obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sherwood Forrest Townsend1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 21, 1917, d. February 7, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-4716.6 Sherwood Forrest Townsend was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,5 He was born on May 21, 1917 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.6,1,7,4,5,8 He married Ruth Alice Poff, daughter of Clarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr. and Ardelia Virgie Thompson, on November 21, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,9,7,5 Sherwood Forrest Townsend died on February 7, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.6,2,7,5 He Sherwood F. Townsend, age 73, of Roanoke died in a Roanoke hospital Thursday. He was retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad (Paint Department) and a member and deacon of Belmont Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Poff Townsend, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, S. Lynn Townsend and Barbara C. Townsend, Richmond; four grandchildren; mother, Lydia W. Sink, Roanoke; half sister, Edna Harris; half brother, Jack Sink, both of Roanoke. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 8, 1991.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 119-22, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 61, District 120-85, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1939Glazer1
1940Glazer10
1950Railroad shop freight line worker11

Family

Ruth Alice Poff b. October 9, 1919, d. September 24, 2016
Marriage*Sherwood Forrest Townsend married Ruth Alice Poff, daughter of Clarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr. and Ardelia Virgie Thompson, on November 21, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,9,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherwood F. Townsend obituary in the Feb 8, 1991 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Townsend Thomas obituary in the Sep 28, 2016 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Trudy Leigh Townsend obituary in the Sep 3, 1946 edition.

Norma Eloise Webb1,2,3

F, b. December 12, 1921, d. November 15, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-3353.4 Norma Eloise Webb was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 She was born on December 12, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 She married Huston Harvey Akers, son of Noah Hampton Akers and Shannie Pearl Collins, on October 23, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 As of October 23, 1940,her married name was Akers. Norma Eloise Webb died on November 15, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.5,3

Family

Huston Harvey Akers b. November 30, 1917, d. December 9, 1976
Marriage*She married Huston Harvey Akers, son of Noah Hampton Akers and Shannie Pearl Collins, on October 23, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Twylia Akers Overfelt obituary in the Jan 12, 2000 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Louise Dell Caldwell1

F, b. July 6, 1921, d. August 29, 1992
FatherBernie Nicholas Caldwell1 b. October 18, 1891, d. June 24, 1953
MotherHallie Missouri Leffel1 b. July 15, 1896, d. April 15, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-8138.2 Louise Dell Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on July 6, 1921 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Jessie W. Elmore, son of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Jane Champ, on August 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 As of August 14, 1941,her married name was Elmore. Louise Dell Caldwell died on August 29, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.2,3,4 She Louise Caldwell Elmore, age 71, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. She was a U. S. Mail contractor for 40 years serving Covington and Craig County areas. She is survived by three sons, Bernie Willard (Willie) Elmore, Fredericksburg; Darryl Nick Elmore, and Howard Lee Elmore, both of Roanoke; two daughters, Virginia Elmore Powell, Fairfax; Bonnie Sue Elmore Adams, Fredericksburg; grandchildren, Robert Christopher Jesse Elmore, Ashley Ann Elmore, Amber Rene Elmore, Roanoke; Lynn Nolen, Alexandria; Kimberley Montgomery, Woodbridge; great-grandchildren, Tonya Nolen, Alexandria; Jimmy Montgomery, and Jessica Montgomery, Woodbridge. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at New Castle Christian Church with interment in Huffman Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home, New Castle. on August 31, 1992.4

Family

Jessie W. Elmore b. September 2, 1920, d. November 4, 1988
Marriage*She married Jessie W. Elmore, son of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Jane Champ, on August 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Darryl Nick Elmore4
  • Virginia Elmore4
  • Bonnie Sue Elmore4
  • Bernie Willard "Willie" Elmore4
  • Howard Lee Elmore4

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Caldwell Elmore obituary in the Aug 31, 1992 edition.

Bernie Nicholas Caldwell1,2

M, b. October 18, 1891, d. June 24, 1953
FatherFlavious L. Caldwell3 b. August 3, 1856, d. July 22, 1937
MotherVirginia L. M. Fisher3 b. July 17, 1857, d. October 10, 1944
     Bernie Nicholas Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 18, 1891 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 18, 1892.1,2 He married Hallie Missouri Leffel on May 19, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 Bernie Nicholas Caldwell died on June 24, 1953 at age 61.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 45, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Samuel Looney Caldwell4

Family

Hallie Missouri Leffel b. July 15, 1896, d. April 15, 1970
Marriage*Bernie Nicholas Caldwell married Hallie Missouri Leffel on May 19, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Hallie Missouri Leffel1

F, b. July 15, 1896, d. April 15, 1970
     Hallie Missouri Leffel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 15, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 She married Bernie Nicholas Caldwell, son of Flavious L. Caldwell and Virginia L. M. Fisher, on May 19, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of May 19, 1918,her married name was Caldwell. Hallie Missouri Leffel died on April 15, 1970 at age 73.2

Family

Bernie Nicholas Caldwell b. October 18, 1891, d. June 24, 1953
Marriage*She married Bernie Nicholas Caldwell, son of Flavious L. Caldwell and Virginia L. M. Fisher, on May 19, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Dorsey Hale Thompson1,2

M, b. June 27, 1929
     Dorsey Hale Thompson was born on June 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Mary Louise Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, on January 2, 1952.3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Family

Mary Louise Poff
Marriage*Dorsey Hale Thompson married Mary Louise Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, on January 2, 1952.3,4,5,6,7,8,9 
Children
  • Steven Ren Thompson3,1
  • Myra Lou Thompson10,11
  • Terry Dorsey Thompson10
  • Rhonda Kaye Thompson10
  • Douglas Poff Thompson12
  • Bradley Gene Vaughn3

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ocie Wilson Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Lafayette Poff obituary in the Oct 12, 1978 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Poff Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 2012 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Colean Poff King obituary in the Nov 20, 2012 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Poff Vest obituary in the Nov 24, 2015 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jaqueline Poff Blackwell obituary in the Mar 2, 2016 edition.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Louise Mabry1,2,3

F, b. April 29, 1926, d. November 20, 1997
FatherClarence Mabry1,3 b. April 27, 1902, d. June 18, 1991
MotherMary Agnes Tickle1,3
     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0206.4 Louise Mabry was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on April 29, 1926 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,1 She married Cecil F. "Shorty" Switzer, son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on November 30, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of November 30, 1941,her married name was Switzer. Louise Mabry died on November 20, 1997 at Virginia at age 71.4,2 She SWITZER, Louise Mabry, 71, of New Castle, died Thursday, November 20, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Cecil F. Switzer of New Castle; eight children, Clarence Switzer of Roanoke, Betty Hale of New Castle, Gary Switzer of Goodview, Richard Switzer of Troutville, Jerry Switzer of Ferrum, Kevin Switzer of Blue Ridge, Rebecca Switzer of Fincastle and Martha Mills of Troutville. She had 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Virginia Epperly, Margie Warburton, Anna Mary McPeak and Mildred Jones; three brothers, Thomas Mabry, Otis Mabry and Douglas Mabry, and a host of many relatives and friends. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimers Foundation or Kidney Foundation. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at Hebron United Methodist Church in New Castle. The service will be conducted by Ernest Fulcher. on November 22, 1997.2

Family

Cecil F. "Shorty" Switzer b. July 3, 1920, d. June 26, 2003
Marriage*She married Cecil F. "Shorty" Switzer, son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on November 30, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Richard Switzer5,2,6
  • Cecil "Kevin" Switzer5,2,6
  • Betty Switzer5,2,6
  • Martha Switzer5,2,6
  • Clarence "Fred" Switzer5,2,6
  • Gary Robert Switzer5,2,6
  • Jerry Edward Switzer5,2,6 b. December 17, 1956, d. June 23, 2014
  • Rebecca D. Switzer5,2,6

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Mabry Switzer obituary in the Nov 22, 1997 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Mabry obituary in the Jun 19, 1991 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil F. Switzer obituary in the Jun 27, 2003 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Edward Switzer obituary in the Jun 25, 2014 edition.

Clarence Mabry1

M, b. April 27, 1902, d. June 18, 1991
     Clarence Mabry was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Agnes Tickle.2 Clarence Mabry was born on April 27, 1902 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 He died on June 18, 1991 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.1 He Clarence Mabry, age 89, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville, Va., formerly of Dublin, died early Tuesday morning in the Meadowbrook Nursing Home. He was born April 27, 1902, in Carroll County, Va. He was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Mabry and Artie M. Worrell Mabry. He attended the Christian Fellowship Tabernacle, Christiansburg, Va. He was a retired supervisor for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Cecil F. (Louise) Switzer, New Castle, Va; Mrs. James W. (Virginia) Epperly, Roanoke, Va; Mrs. Lewis "Bud" (Margie) Warburton, Pulaski, Va; Mrs. Aaron J. (Annie) McPeak, Sr., Radford, Va; Mrs. Charles T. (Mildred) Jones, Salem, Va; three sons, Clarence Tommy Mabry, Pembrook, Va; James Otis Mabry, Pulaski, Va; Larry Douglas Mabry, Polkton, N.C; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Nester, Rockville, Md; Mrs. Ethel Tickle, Dublin, Va; Mrs. Jess (Della) Tolbert, Dublin, Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Earnest Fulcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. Visiting will be anytime Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, is handling the arrangements. on June 19, 1991.1

Family

Mary Agnes Tickle
Marriage*He married Mary Agnes Tickle.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Mabry obituary in the Jun 19, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Douglas Mabry obituary in the Jan 18, 2001 edition.
  3. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

James Arthur Pennington1,2,3

M, b. August 31, 1902, d. August 28, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6756.4 James Arthur Pennington was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army WWII."2 He was born on August 31, 1902 at Grayson Co., Virginia.2,1,4,3 He married Irene Mylissa Crawford, daughter of Lewis Osborn Crawford and Ora Craig Craft, on January 10, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 James Arthur Pennington died on August 28, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.2,3

Occupation

1942Clerk1

Family

Irene Mylissa Crawford b. April 21, 1908, d. November 18, 1986
Marriage*James Arthur Pennington married Irene Mylissa Crawford, daughter of Lewis Osborn Crawford and Ora Craig Craft, on January 10, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.