Mary Gillie Huffman1
F, b. November 19, 1901, d. October 30, 1976
Father | Archibald Benton "Archie" Huffman1 b. March 19, 1870, d. May 16, 1938 |
Mother | Myrtie Ellen Leffel1 b. March 17, 1878, d. July 26, 1967 |
Mary Gillie Huffman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 19, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Roswell Oscar Reynolds, son of John Edward Francis Reynolds and Maggie Arizona Lipes, on June 25, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of June 25, 1925,her married name was Reynolds. Mary Gillie Huffman died on October 30, 1976 at age 74.2
Family | Roswell Oscar Reynolds b. September 1, 1901, d. August 6, 1965 |
Marriage* | She married Roswell Oscar Reynolds, son of John Edward Francis Reynolds and Maggie Arizona Lipes, on June 25, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 |
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Virginia Alice Meador1,2
F, b. May 24, 1911, d. July 4, 1988
Her Social Security Number was 228-44-3418.3 Virginia Alice Meador was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on May 24, 1911 at Sawyer, Pratt Co., Kansas.4,3,1,2 She married Leslie Atkins "Les" Switzer Sr., son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on July 29, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of July 29, 1933,her married name was Switzer.1 Virginia Alice Meador died on July 4, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,3,2
Family | Leslie Atkins "Les" Switzer Sr. b. April 25, 1911, d. June 27, 1983 |
Marriage* | Virginia Alice Meador married Leslie Atkins "Les" Switzer Sr., son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on July 29, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 |
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Citations
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John W. Switzer obituary in the Oct 27, 2003 edition.
- [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Bruce Clinton Switzer, Sr. obituary.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
Joseph Thomas Mayo1
M, b. January 15, 1891, d. April 2, 1981
Joseph Thomas Mayo was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT US ARMY WWI."1 He was born on January 15, 1891.1 He married Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright on December 24, 1919.1 Joseph Thomas Mayo died on April 2, 1981 at age 90.1
Family | Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright b. September 15, 1901, d. January 20, 1983 |
Marriage* | He married Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright on December 24, 1919.1 |
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Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright
F, b. September 15, 1901, d. January 20, 1983
Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 15, 1901.1 She married Joseph Thomas Mayo on December 24, 1919.1 As of December 24, 1919,her married name was Mayo. Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright died on January 20, 1983 at age 81.1
Family | Joseph Thomas Mayo b. January 15, 1891, d. April 2, 1981 |
Marriage* | She married Joseph Thomas Mayo on December 24, 1919.1 |
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Violet Reynolds1,2,3
F, b. March 11, 1915, d. October 18, 1998
Violet Reynolds married Melvin C. "Bud" Dudding, son of William Arch Dudding and Eula Dell Caldwell.2,3 Violet Reynolds was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9835.4 Her married name was Dudding. She was born on March 11, 1915 at Virginia.4 She died on October 18, 1998 at Virginia at age 83.4,1,2 She DUDDING, Violet Reynolds, 83, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, October 18, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Melvin C. ("Bud") Dudding; sons, Roy Dudding, Steve Dudding, both of New Castle; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at Hebron Church Cemetery, with Rev. Buddy Boitnott officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on October 19, 1998.2
Family | Melvin C. "Bud" Dudding b. January 6, 1913, d. July 7, 2009 |
Marriage* | Violet Reynolds married Melvin C. "Bud" Dudding, son of William Arch Dudding and Eula Dell Caldwell.2,3 |
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Citations
- [S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Reynolds Dudding obituary in the Oct 19, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin C. Dudding obituary in the Jul 9, 2009 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
Candy Irene Poff1,2,3
F, b. May 31, 1961, d. July 9, 2021
Father | Wade Marshall Poff1,4,5,2 b. May 1, 1925, d. December 14, 2004 |
Mother | Mary Elizabeth Conner1,4,5,2 b. February 9, 1931, d. December 2, 2016 |
Candy Irene Poff Candy Poff Creasy, May 31, 1961 - July 09, 2021. Candy Poff Creasy, 60, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021. She was in nursing for numerous years. Candy was a caring and loving mother, sister, and Grammy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Bubba” Creasy; parents, Wade and Mary Poff; and one sister, Judy Ravan. Candy is survived by three daughters, Courtney Creasy, Carla Peters (Greg), Mary Critzer (Dylan); grandchildren, Hannah, Corbin, and Evie; three sisters, Vickie Childress (Stuart) Cathy Holden (Elwood), and Cindy Sutphin (Wayne); one brother-in-law, C. J. Ravan; two aunts, Mae Vest, June Conner; along with numerous nieces and nephews.2 She was born on May 31, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 She married Charles Corbin Creasy on April 3, 1981 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4,2 As of April 3, 1981,her married name was Creasy. Candy Irene Poff died on July 9, 2021 at Virginia at age 60.2
Family | Charles Corbin Creasy b. October 21, 1952, d. July 29, 2016 |
Marriage* | She married Charles Corbin Creasy on April 3, 1981 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4,2 |
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Citations
- [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
- [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Candy Poff Creasy obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wade Marshall Poff obituary in the Dec 16, 2004 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Poff obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Corbin Creasy obituary in the Jul 30, 2016 edition.
Leona Martha Paxton1
F, b. March 8, 1931, d. April 19, 2020
Father | Clifford Clyde Paxton1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970 |
Mother | Daisy Mobee Saunders1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979 |
Leona Martha Paxton Leona Paxton Filkins, 89, of Salem, Va., formerly of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born on Sunday, March 8, 1931, to the late Clifford C. Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders Paxton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John N. Filkins; brothers, William Paxton and wife, Mavis, Walton Paxton and wife, Joy, and Clyde M. Paxton; sisters, Janes Kendall and husband, Floyd, and Virginia L. Paxton. She is survived by her sister, Helen P. Coggsdale; brothers, Robert Paxton and wife, Peggy, and Glenn M. Paxton; sister-in-law, Betty C. Paxton; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be conducted for the family at the Huffman Memorial Park in New Castle, Va., which will be held privately.8 She was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.8,9 She was born on March 8, 1931 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,8 She married John Nathan Filkins on October 27, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,8 As of October 27, 1956,her married name was Filkins. Leona Martha Paxton died on April 19, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.8
Family | John Nathan Filkins b. January 13, 1931, d. July 29, 1970 |
Marriage* | Leona Martha Paxton married John Nathan Filkins on October 27, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,8 |
Citations
- [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Clyde Michael Paxton obituary.
- [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Robert E. Paxton obituary.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Leona Paxton Filkins obituary.
- [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
John Nathan Filkins1,2
M, b. January 13, 1931, d. July 29, 1970
John Nathan Filkins was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on January 13, 1931 at Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer Co., New York.4 He married Leona Martha Paxton, daughter of Clifford Clyde Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders, on October 27, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 John Nathan Filkins died on July 29, 1970 at Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer Co., New York, at age 39.2
Family | Leona Martha Paxton b. March 8, 1931, d. April 19, 2020 |
Marriage* | John Nathan Filkins married Leona Martha Paxton, daughter of Clifford Clyde Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders, on October 27, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 |
Citations
- [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
- [S7809] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968.
- [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
- [S8254] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Leona Paxton Filkins obituary.
Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr.1,2,3,4
M, b. September 5, 1935, d. April 30, 2022
Father | Leslie Atkins "Les" Switzer Sr.5,6,2,3 b. April 25, 1911, d. June 27, 1983 |
Mother | Virginia Alice Meador5,7,6,2,3 b. May 24, 1911, d. July 4, 1988 |
Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr., 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, April 30, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Doretta "Ducky" Switzer, and his beloved Son Bruce Clinton "Clint" Switzer Jr. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad: Virginia and Les Switzer; brother, John W. Switzer; mother-in-law, Mary L. Linkous; brothers-in-law: George Winter and Hugh Henderson. In addition to his wife and son, surviving are sisters: Dollie Henderson and Peggy (Jimmy) Robertson; brother, Leslie A. (Karen) Switzer Jr; sister-in-law, Sandra Winter; nieces: Doretta Winter, Dawn Winter Ware, Chastity Spence, and Emilee Lauer; nephews: Turman Henderson, Leslie Henderson, and Todd Robertson; special brother-like friend, Raymond Whitlock; and his special dog, Pooh Bear, who kept up with him. Bruce was a faithful member of 50 plus years at Troutville Baptist Church in Troutville, and a faithful member of T.E.L. Sunday School Class. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and retired from Elizabeth Arden. A graveside service with military honors will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday May 5 at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1981 Caldwell Mountain Road, New Castle, Virginia with Reverend Carol Johnston officiating. Many thanks to the awesome folks at Elks Noble Senior Living Memory Care Facility Bedford, Virginia, and the Loving care by Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Additional thanks and prayers to Special Friend, Debi Martin and her Daughter, Toni Martin for their giving time and Love to Bruce. It was much appreciated.3 He was born on September 5, 1935 at Craig Co., Virginia.7,4 He married Ella Jean Watkins, daughter of Ted J. Watkins and Mabel Abbott, on December 22, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.7 Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. and Ella Jean Watkins were divorced on March 26, 1959 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. married Doretta Joyce Linkous on February 20, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. died on April 30, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.3
Family 1 | Ella Jean Watkins |
Marriage* | Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. married Ella Jean Watkins, daughter of Ted J. Watkins and Mabel Abbott, on December 22, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.7 |
Divorce* | Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. and Ella Jean Watkins were divorced on March 26, 1959 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 |
Family 2 | Doretta Joyce Linkous |
Marriage* | Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. married Doretta Joyce Linkous on February 20, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 |
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Citations
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Bruce Clinton Switzer, Sr. obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John W. Switzer obituary in the Oct 27, 2003 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
Edith Jane Ferrel1,2
F, b. February 28, 1932, d. June 29, 2006
Father | Albert Martin Ferrel3,1,2 |
Mother | Ressie M. Paxton3,1,2 b. July 13, 1900, d. June 8, 1993 |
Edith Jane Ferrel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 28, 1932 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2 She married Thurman Dale "Tump" Ruble, son of Terry Virgil Ruble and Leota Ethel Caldwell, on December 21, 1957 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,1,4 As of December 21, 1957,her married name was Ruble. Edith Jane Ferrel died on June 29, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,5 She Edith Jane Ferrel Ruble, 74, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Martin and Ressie Paxton Ferrel. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Thurman D. Ruble; daughters and son-in-law Sandra J. Ruble and Linda and Raymond Reynolds; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Leonard Stewart; sister-in-law, Ida Mae Wallace; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Huffman Memorial Park with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the family home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 81, New Castle, Va. 24127, or the New Castle Volunteer Fire Department, New Castle. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on July 1, 2006.1
Family | Thurman Dale "Tump" Ruble b. June 28, 1926, d. November 25, 2010 |
Marriage* | She married Thurman Dale "Tump" Ruble, son of Terry Virgil Ruble and Leota Ethel Caldwell, on December 21, 1957 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,1,4 |
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Jane Ferrel Ruble obituary in the Jul 1, 2006 edition.
- [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ressie Paxton Ferrel obituary in the Jun 9, 1993 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thurman Dale Ruble obituary in the Nov 28, 2010 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Johnson Ruble obituary in the Dec 27, 2001 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Ressie M. Paxton
F, b. July 13, 1900, d. June 8, 1993
Ressie M. Paxton was buried at Guy Trollinger Huffman Family Cemetery, off Rt. 632 on John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 13, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 She married Albert Martin Ferrel on August 18, 1931 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of August 18, 1931,her married name was Ferrel. Ressie M. Paxton died on June 8, 1993 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 92.1,2 She FERREL, Ressie Paxton, 92, of New Castle, died in her home June 8, 1993. She was the daughter of the late William I. Paxton and Ruby Lucas Paxton, and was preceded in death by six sisters. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Edith Jane and Thurman Ruble; granddaughter, Sandra J. Ruble; granddaughter and husband Linda and Raymond Reynolds all of New Castle; one niece, Bessel White, Hardy. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. James Bayne and Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment at Huffman Family Cemetery. The family request contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad EMS, in lieu of flowers. on June 9, 1993.1
Family | Albert Martin Ferrel |
Marriage* | She married Albert Martin Ferrel on August 18, 1931 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 |
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ressie Paxton Ferrel obituary in the Jun 9, 1993 edition.
- [S10128] Guy Trollinger Huffman Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Jane Ferrel Ruble obituary in the Jul 1, 2006 edition.
- [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.