Milton Lorraine Albert1,2,3

M, b. May 16, 1907, d. August 10, 2003
     Milton Lorraine Albert was buried at Albert Family Cemetery, Route 652, Blacksburg, Virginia.2 He was born on May 16, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Ora Edella Poff, daughter of Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff and Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham, on March 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Milton Lorraine Albert died on August 10, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.2,3

Family

Ora Edella Poff b. February 1, 1913, d. December 21, 1989
Marriage*He married Ora Edella Poff, daughter of Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff and Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham, on March 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5503] Albert Family Cemetery, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Hazel Margaret Morehead1,2

F, b. March 31, 1913, d. July 31, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 224-52-9203.3 Hazel Margaret Morehead was buried at West View Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.4,5 Her married name was Smith.4 She married Veron M. Smith.4 Hazel Margaret Morehead was born on March 31, 1913 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3,2,5 She married James Cabble Poff Sr., son of Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff and Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham, on October 8, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,4 As of October 8, 1940,her married name was Poff.1 Hazel Margaret Morehead died on July 31, 2005 at Radford, Virginia, at age 92.4,3,7,5 She Hazel Morehead Smith Poff, age 92, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Radford Rehab and Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William L. and May Morehead; her husbands, Veron M. Smith and James C. Poff; grandson, Kevin Smith and daughter-in-law, Charlsie Smith. Survivors are Terry M. Smith, Blacksburg, J. C. and Sharon Poff and Bobby "Buddy" and Frances Poff all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Mike Smith, Michelle Smith, Amy French, Jason Poff, Louis Poff, Selena Britt, Angie Poff; eight great-grandchildren; special cousin, Fanny Davis and many relatives and friends. Special thanks to English Meadows, Radford Rehab and Nursing Center and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for her care. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on Monday. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg.
on August 1, 2005.4

Family 1

Veron M. Smith
Marriage*She married Veron M. Smith.4 

Family 2

James Cabble Poff Sr. b. July 29, 1919, d. November 15, 1995
Marriage*Hazel Margaret Morehead married James Cabble Poff Sr., son of Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff and Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham, on October 8, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,4 
Children
  • Bobby Louis "Buddy" Poff6,4
  • James Calvin "J. C." Poff6,4

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Morehead Smith Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 2005 edition.
  5. [S2908] Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=broce&GSfn=warren&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=40195107&CRid=52613&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cabble Poff obitutary in the Nov 16, 1995 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Edward Pate1

M, b. circa 1864
     James Edward Pate was born circa 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Laura Ellen Underwood, daughter of Creed Underwood and Rosannah "Rosie" Vest, on January 13, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Occupation

1884Farmer1

Family

Mary Laura Ellen Underwood b. circa 1866
Marriage*James Edward Pate married Mary Laura Ellen Underwood, daughter of Creed Underwood and Rosannah "Rosie" Vest, on January 13, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Laura Ellen Underwood1

F, b. circa 1866
FatherCreed Underwood1
MotherRosannah "Rosie" Vest1 b. August 24, 1840, d. January 26, 1928
     Mary Laura Ellen Underwood was born circa 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married James Edward Pate on January 13, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 13, 1884,her married name was Pate.

Family

James Edward Pate b. circa 1864
Marriage*Mary Laura Ellen Underwood married James Edward Pate on January 13, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Lacy Ellis Earles1,2,3,4

M, b. July 27, 1894, d. December 2, 1966
FatherHenry Harrison Earls5,6,7,3,4 b. February 5, 1840, d. July 8, 1923
MotherRosetta Mildred Cole5,6,7,3,4 b. April 5, 1863, d. February 12, 1956
     Lacy Ellis Earles was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3,8 His Social Security Number was 719-05-3612.4 He was born on July 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,8 He married Mary Elsie Barker circa 1923.2,9,10 Lacy Ellis Earles died on December 2, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.2,3,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 29, District 10, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 33, District 42, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 20, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 307, District 1, Radford, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 230, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7
1930Railroad laborer9
1940Railroad warehouseman11

Family

Mary Elsie Barker b. December 14, 1903, d. July 21, 1983
Marriage*Lacy Ellis Earles married Mary Elsie Barker circa 1923.2,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S3267] Sunrise Burial Park, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Mary Barker Earles obituary in the Jul 21, 1983 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Patricia Ann Earles Moses obituary in the Jun 6, 2019 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Marie Hypes obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Maurice Lee Earls1,2

M, b. October 20, 1898, d. November 22, 1934
FatherHenry Harrison Earls1,3,4,5 b. February 5, 1840, d. July 8, 1923
MotherRosetta Mildred Cole1,3,4,5 b. April 5, 1863, d. February 12, 1956
     Maurice Lee Earls was born on October 20, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on November 22, 1934 at age 36.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 29, District 10, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 33, District 42, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 20, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5

Citations

  1. [S64] Paula Earles, "Earles, Henry Harrison," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 5, 2003.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

India Christie Earls1

F, b. October 15, 1901, d. October 28, 1990
FatherHenry Harrison Earls1,2,3 b. February 5, 1840, d. July 8, 1923
MotherRosetta Mildred Cole1,2,3 b. April 5, 1863, d. February 12, 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3731.4 India Christie Earls was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on October 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 As of September 28, 1921,her married name was Dickerson.5 She married Griffith Harley "Griffie" Dickerson on September 28, 1921.5 India Christie Earls died on October 28, 1990 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina, at age 89.1,4,5,6 She India Earls Dickerson, age 89, passed away Sunday, October 28, 1990, in a Roanoke Rapids, N.C. hospital. She is survived by one son, H.E. (Dick) Dickerson, Littleton, N.C; one daughter, Myrtle Slusher, Plant City, Fla; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on October 29, 1990.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 42, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 20, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 119, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Griffith Harley "Griffie" Dickerson b. May 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1977
Marriage*India Christie Earls married Griffith Harley "Griffie" Dickerson on September 28, 1921.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S64] Paula Earles, "Earles, Henry Harrison," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 5, 2003.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the India Earls Dickerson obituary in the Oct 29, 1990 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Griffie Harley Dickerson obituary in the Mar 10, 1977 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alfred Dewey Earles1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 6, 1898, d. December 25, 1982
FatherAlbert Gordon Earls1,3 b. September 27, 1875, d. September 8, 1956
MotherLurinda F. Sumner1,3 b. August 22, 1876, d. October 4, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 231-14-7438.6 Alfred Dewey Earles was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 He was born on May 6, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,7,2,3,4,5 He married Honer Craven Sumner, daughter of Albert Edward Sumner and Louanna Weeks, on August 17, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Alfred Dewey Earles died on December 25, 1982 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.7,3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 80, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Roller and feed mill miller8

Family

Honer Craven Sumner b. September 6, 1899, d. September 13, 1977
Marriage*Alfred Dewey Earles married Honer Craven Sumner, daughter of Albert Edward Sumner and Louanna Weeks, on August 17, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3796] Earles Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1017] Rena Worthen, Earls/Earles Cemetery in Riner in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message May 6, 2003.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Honer Craven Sumner1,2,3

F, b. September 6, 1899, d. September 13, 1977
FatherAlbert Edward Sumner1,2,3 b. April 24, 1870, d. June 4, 1948
MotherLouanna Weeks1,2,3 b. circa 1876
     Honer Craven Sumner was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7143.6 She was born on September 6, 1899 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4,5,2,3 She married Alfred Dewey Earles, son of Albert Gordon Earls and Lurinda F. Sumner, on August 17, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of August 17, 1919,her married name was Earles.1,3 Honer Craven Sumner died on September 13, 1977 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 80, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 341, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Alfred Dewey Earles b. May 6, 1898, d. December 25, 1982
Marriage*Honer Craven Sumner married Alfred Dewey Earles, son of Albert Gordon Earls and Lurinda F. Sumner, on August 17, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S1017] Rena Worthen, Earls/Earles Cemetery in Riner in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message May 6, 2003.
  5. [S3796] Earles Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dorothy Jane Earles1,2,3

F, b. September 5, 1922, d. July 11, 1975
FatherAlfred Dewey Earles4,2 b. May 6, 1898, d. December 25, 1982
MotherHoner Craven Sumner4,2,5 b. September 6, 1899, d. September 13, 1977
     Dorothy Jane Earles was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1374.6 She was born on September 5, 1922 at New York.6,1,2,3 She died on July 11, 1975 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 52.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 80, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 341, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S1017] Rena Worthen, Earls/Earles Cemetery in Riner in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message May 6, 2003.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3796] Earles Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Norma Patricia Knowles1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 25, 1950, d. March 30, 2018
FatherNorman Elmer Knowles Jr.1,2,3,7 b. June 12, 1919, d. April 6, 1984
MotherFrances Octavia Angle1,2,3,7 b. October 12, 1924, d. September 16, 1998
     Norma Patricia Knowles Patricia Knowles "Pat" Horne, 67, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2018, her 49th wedding anniversary, at a Roanoke hospital with family by her side. Pat was a former Miss Montgomery County. She taught for The Floyd Ward School of Dance for several decades and to several generations. She was honored with an invitation to perform a portion of Swan Lake at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Pat was asked to create and teach in the dance department at Ferum College and did so for many years. In her "free time" she volunteered with Christiansburg High School, Blacksburg High School, Shawsville High School and the Christiansburg Community Theatre as choreographer and occasional performer with a beautiful singing voice. She retired after over three decades but could not stay away from doing what she loved and taught "her little ones" basic ballet at the Christiansburg Recreational Center until her death. Pat also began working in the family business, Horne Funeral Home & Crematory, in 1987 and continued to her death. She served as Corporate Secretary-Treasurer and received, served, and comforted others during their time of need. Pat was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Christiansburg Rescue quad and Fire Department. Pat is survived by her husband of 49 years Richard H. "Dickie" Horne, her daughter and son-in-law; Dr. H. Leveta Horne and Eric Brown of Orlando FL, her son and daughter-in-law; Brian R. H. and Amy Horne of Christiansburg, and four granddaughters, Rachel, Grayce, Quinn, and Makenna all of Christiansburg, her sister and brother-in-law Katinka and Dale Hawley and their sons Jeff and John, her brother Mike Knowles, special friends Terry and Ed Wilson, and her beloved pets. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.5 She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on July 25, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4,6 As of March 30, 1969,her married name was Horne.3 She married Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne on March 30, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6,7 Norma Patricia Knowles died on March 30, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.5,6

Family

Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne b. December 16, 1946, d. March 3, 2023
Marriage*She married Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne on March 30, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances A. Knowles obitutary in the Sep 18, 1998 edition.
  2. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  3. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Patricia Knowles Horne obituary.
  6. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Elmer Knowles, Jr. obituary in the Apr 7, 1984 edition.
  8. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Brian Richard Hubert Horne obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Hubert Horne obituary in the Mar 10, 2023 edition.

Donald Gordon Earles1,2,3

M, b. March 12, 1926, d. October 12, 2023
FatherAlfred Dewey Earles4,3 b. May 6, 1898, d. December 25, 1982
MotherHoner Craven Sumner4,1,3 b. September 6, 1899, d. September 13, 1977
     Donald Gordon Earles Donald G. Earles, 97 of Riner, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Lois Walker Earles; daughter, Kathy Earles; son, Jimmy Earles; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Earles; grandchildren, Ursula Woolwine and Jason Earles; great-grandson, Tray Turley; and siblings, Dennie Earles and Dorothy Earles. Donald was a very loving and caring father who was deeply loved by all. He had a strong Christian faith. He served in the United States Army in World War II. He is survived by his sons & daughter-in-law, Johnny Earles and Joey and Terri Earles; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Gene Furrow and Vickie and Kenny Waller; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow in the Farris Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family would like to extend their thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and the staff of Heritage Hall with a special thank you to Kaitlin Lucas, April Jarels, and Ashley Bland.5 He was buried at Farris Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 He was born on March 12, 1926 at Belfast, Allegany Co., New York.2 He married Lois Walker on September 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,5 Donald Gordon Earles died on October 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 97.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 80, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 341, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Family

Lois Walker b. January 31, 1931, d. July 6, 2021
Marriage*Donald Gordon Earles married Lois Walker on September 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,5 
Child
  • Vickie Lynn Earles3,6,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Donald G. Earles obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Walker Earles obituary in the Jul 8, 2021 edition.

Albert Edward Sumner1

M, b. April 24, 1870, d. June 4, 1948
     Albert Edward Sumner was born on April 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Louanna Weeks on August 18, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Albert Edward Sumner died on June 4, 1948 at age 78.1

Family

Louanna Weeks b. circa 1876
Marriage*He married Louanna Weeks on August 18, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S94] Rich & Underwood, Descendants of Hezekiah Sumner.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Louanna Weeks

F, b. circa 1876
     Louanna Weeks was born circa 1876.1 She married Albert Edward Sumner on August 18, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of August 18, 1892,her married name was Sumner.

Family

Albert Edward Sumner b. April 24, 1870, d. June 4, 1948
Marriage*Louanna Weeks married Albert Edward Sumner on August 18, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S94] Rich & Underwood, Descendants of Hezekiah Sumner.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hubert Lee Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. November 19, 1902, d. February 6, 1994
FatherWilliam T. Lawrence3,5 b. circa 1856
MotherLilly R. Ross3,5
     His Social Security Number was 228-09-4779.6 Hubert Lee Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 19, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2,3 He married Josephine "Josie" Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on April 16, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,4,5 Hubert Lee Lawrence died on February 6, 1994 at Galax, Virginia, at age 91.6,2,1 He LAWRENCE, Hubert Lee, 91, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 6, 1994 in a Galax hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Light Lawrence. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Louise Harris, Meadows of Dan; one son, Howard L. Lawrence, Pompano Beach, Fla; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 1994 at the Bible Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church Tuesday morning, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on February 8, 1994.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 326, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 105, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Furniture plant laborer7
1940Farm laborer8

Family

Josephine "Josie" Light b. February 22, 1903, d. May, 1987
Marriage*Hubert Lee Lawrence married Josephine "Josie" Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on April 16, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Lee Lawrence obituary in the Feb 8, 1994 edition.
  2. [S823] David Wayne Lawrence (grandson), "Hubert Lee Lawrence," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 1, 2002.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lawrence Harris obituary in the Jan 22, 2011 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William T. Lawrence1

M, b. circa 1856
     William T. Lawrence was born circa 1856.1 He married Lilly R. Ross on April 19, 1898.1

Family

Lilly R. Ross
Marriage*William T. Lawrence married Lilly R. Ross on April 19, 1898.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Doris Ellen Boyd1,2,3,4

F, b. September 2, 1929, d. May 20, 2008
     Doris Ellen Boyd was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on September 2, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7,4 She married Raymond Dudley Cox, son of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on August 15, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 As of August 15, 1947,her married name was Cox. Doris Ellen Boyd died on May 20, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.5,8,7 She Doris Boyd Cox, 78, of Riner, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Cox; sons, Donnie, Larry and Jay Cox; two grandchildren; one brother; one sister; and parents. She is survived by her son, Clay Cox, of Riner; five daughters, Helen and Richard Smith, of Riner, Ethel and Harold Estes, of Blacksburg, Wanda and Ronnie White, of Shawsville, Virginia Ann Altizer, of Riner, and Vickie and Tony Surratt, of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Marie and Clyde Goad; and three brothers, Glendon and Virginia Boyd, Edward and Ann Boyd, and Roger Lee and Polly Boyd, all of Floyd. Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Cole Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Turpin, officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. on May 22, 2008.5

Family

Raymond Dudley Cox b. July 18, 1926, d. September 13, 1994
Marriage*She married Raymond Dudley Cox, son of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on August 15, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Dudley Cox obituary in the Sep 15, 1994 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Boyd Cox obituary in the May 22, 2008 edition.
  6. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Clay Dudley Cox obituary.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry William Cox obituary in the Apr 14, 2003 edition.