Mildred Frances Altice1,2,3,4

F, b. January 24, 1923, d. February 25, 2003
FatherCharles Lee "Charlie" Altice1,3,4 b. August 22, 1881, d. March 10, 1926
MotherPearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart1,5,3,4 b. July 25, 1886, d. May 26, 1956
     Mildred Frances Altice was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-0446.4 She Mildred Altice Scott, 80, passed away Tuesday morning at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A native of Salem, Ms. Scott was a resident of Lakeview Retirement Community. She was predeceased by her parents, six sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her former husband, C.Y. Scott; her daughter, Sharon Scott MaHarry, and son-in-law, Robert H. MaHarry, of Roanoke, Va; her son, Larry B. Scott, and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Scott; her daughter, Rebekah of Kernersville; granddaughters, Terri Scott and Lindsay Scott MaHarry of Roanoke, Va., and Traci Walters and grandson-in-law Donny Walters, of Wilmington; a great-granddaughter, Jocelyn Walters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Scott will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, dedicated mother and grandmother. Her family was always the center of her life. Interment immediately following at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the loving nursing staffs of Catawba Hospital and Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Eighth Floor South for the special care they gave their mother during her prolonged illness.7 She was born on January 24, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,6,4,8 As of April 7, 1940,her married name was Looney.3 She married Benjamin Franklin Looney Jr. on April 7, 1940 at Bristol, Virginia.5,3 Mildred Frances Altice and Benjamin Franklin Looney Jr. were divorced on May 1, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 As of December 27, 1946,her married name was Scott.9 Mildred Frances Altice married Conrad Young Scott on December 27, 1946 at Bennettsville, South Carolina.7,9 Mildred Frances Altice and Conrad Young Scott were divorced on November 1, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 Mildred Frances Altice died on February 25, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.6,4,10,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 44, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 421, District 119-26, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Beautician5

Family 1

Benjamin Franklin Looney Jr. b. November 29, 1915, d. December 21, 1992
Marriage*Mildred Frances Altice married Benjamin Franklin Looney Jr. on April 7, 1940 at Bristol, Virginia.5,3 
Divorce* Mildred Frances Altice and Benjamin Franklin Looney Jr. were divorced on May 1, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 

Family 2

Conrad Young Scott b. March 24, 1923, d. December 17, 2004
Marriage*Mildred Frances Altice married Conrad Young Scott on December 27, 1946 at Bennettsville, South Carolina.7,9 
Divorce* Mildred Frances Altice and Conrad Young Scott were divorced on November 1, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 
Child
  • Sharon Young Scott7,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Mildred Altice Scott obituary.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Scott-Looney marriage announcement in the Jan 5, 1947 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Claudine Evelyn Thurman1

F, b. February 26, 1914, d. June 19, 1976
     Claudine Evelyn Thurman was born on February 26, 1914 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Leonard William Altice, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on October 24, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of October 24, 1931,her married name was Altice.1 Claudine Evelyn Thurman and Leonard William Altice were divorced on December 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Claudine Evelyn Thurman died on June 19, 1976 at age 62.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 51, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Leonard William Altice b. May 21, 1910, d. August 15, 1962
Marriage*Claudine Evelyn Thurman married Leonard William Altice, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on October 24, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Claudine Evelyn Thurman and Leonard William Altice were divorced on December 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S13500] George Lima Funeral Home, online www.limafh.com, From the Norman Lee Altice obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard William Altice obituary in the Aug 17, 1962 edition.

Miles Matthews Nunley1,2

M, b. March 4, 1876, d. October 29, 1955
     Miles Matthews Nunley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Louisa Silvers. Miles Matthews Nunley was born on March 4, 1876.1,2 He died on October 29, 1955 at age 79.1

Family

Louisa Silvers
Marriage*He married Louisa Silvers
Child

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Thelma Veora Cooper1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1912, d. October 26, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-5582.4 Thelma Veora Cooper was buried at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange Co., California.5 She was born on April 10, 1912 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,3,5 She married Noah Irvin Wickham, son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, circa 1930.6,5 As of circa 1930,her married name was Wickham.6 Thelma Veora Cooper and Noah Irvin Wickham were divorced in April, 1966 at Orange Co., California.7 Thelma Veora Cooper died on October 26, 1991 at Orange Co., California, at age 79.3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 447, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Noah Irvin Wickham b. June 15, 1905, d. December 27, 1967
Marriage*Thelma Veora Cooper married Noah Irvin Wickham, son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, circa 1930.6,5 
Divorce* Thelma Veora Cooper and Noah Irvin Wickham were divorced in April, 1966 at Orange Co., California.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Patricia Brewer, "Noah I. Wickham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5835] El Toro Memorial Park, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlis Jacqueline Wickham Schillen obituary in the Feb 16, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Arlis Jacqueline "Tootsie" Wickham1,2,3,4

F, b. September 29, 1931, d. February 5, 2007
FatherNoah Irvin Wickham2,3,4 b. June 15, 1905, d. December 27, 1967
MotherThelma Veora Cooper2,3,4 b. April 10, 1912, d. October 26, 1991
     Arlis Jacqueline "Tootsie" Wickham was buried at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange Co., California.3 She was born on September 29, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 As of February 25, 1950,her married name was Schillen.3 She married James Cassell Schillen on February 25, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 Arlis Jacqueline "Tootsie" Wickham died on February 5, 2007 at Orange Co., California, at age 75.3 She Arlis Jacqueline (Tootsie) Wickham Schillen, 75, of Lake Forest, Calif., died Monday, February 5, 2007. She was predeceased by parents, Noah and Thelma Wickham; former husband, James C. Schillen; and brother, Jack Wickham. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Walter Carpentero, Lake Forest; granddaughter and husband, Raquel and Jesse Castellon, Anaheim; and brothers, Don Wickham, Riverside, and Howard Cooper, Pauline, S.C; aunt, Elva Wickham Holt Eary, Roanoke, Va. Following a February 17, 2007 memorial service, remains will rest in El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Calif. on February 16, 2007.3

Family

James Cassell Schillen b. August 20, 1929, d. June 30, 1994
Marriage*She married James Cassell Schillen on February 25, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Child
  • Sandra Jean Schillen2,3

Citations

  1. [S4] Patricia Brewer, "Noah I. Wickham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlis Jacqueline Wickham Schillen obituary in the Feb 16, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Donald Harvey "Don" Wickham1,2,3

M, b. October 18, 1935, d. February 5, 2014
FatherNoah Irvin Wickham1,2 b. June 15, 1905, d. December 27, 1967
MotherThelma Veora Cooper1,2 b. April 10, 1912, d. October 26, 1991
     Donald Harvey "Don" Wickham was born on October 18, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He died on February 5, 2014 at age 78.4

Citations

  1. [S4] Patricia Brewer, "Noah I. Wickham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlis Jacqueline Wickham Schillen obituary in the Feb 16, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jackie Cooper "Jack" Wickham1,2,3,4

M, b. October 11, 1937, d. June 16, 2004
FatherNoah Irvin Wickham1,5,4 b. June 15, 1905, d. December 27, 1967
MotherThelma Veora Cooper1,5,4 b. April 10, 1912, d. October 26, 1991
     Jackie Cooper "Jack" Wickham was born on October 11, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He married Shirley R. Corhecl on November 19, 1955 at Orange Co., California.3 Jackie Cooper "Jack" Wickham died on June 16, 2004 at Kern Co., California, at age 66.4

Family

Shirley R. Corhecl
Marriage*He married Shirley R. Corhecl on November 19, 1955 at Orange Co., California.3 

Citations

  1. [S4] Patricia Brewer, "Noah I. Wickham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlis Jacqueline Wickham Schillen obituary in the Feb 16, 2007 edition.

John William Epperly1,2

M, b. June 29, 1856, d. December 31, 1931
     John William Epperly was buried at Epperly–Ballinger Cemetery, On hilltop at Route 8 and Canning Factory Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 29, 1856 at Virginia.2 He married Nancy A. Cannaday on May 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 John William Epperly died on December 31, 1931 at age 75.2

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Nancy A. Cannaday b. June 19, 1854, d. February 18, 1928
Marriage*John William Epperly married Nancy A. Cannaday on May 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nancy Cannaday Epperly obituary in the Feb 23, 1928 edition.
  2. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy A. Cannaday1,2

F, b. June 19, 1854, d. February 18, 1928
     Nancy A. Cannaday was buried at Epperly–Ballinger Cemetery, On hilltop at Route 8 and Canning Factory Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 19, 1854.3,2 She married John William Epperly on May 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of May 16, 1875,her married name was Epperly. Nancy A. Cannaday died on February 18, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.4,2 She Mrs. Nancy Cannaday Epperly, age 72, wife of John William Epperly, and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cannaday, died at her home near town Saturday morning, February 18, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and eleven children. Arthur, Levi, Isaac, Callahill, Fitzhugh, Giles, Mrs. Etta Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Roop, Floyd, Mrs. Laura Agee, Starkey, Mrs. Florence Cole, Forest Va, Mrs. Julia Blair, Danville, and forty grandchildren. She was a sister of T. H. and V. S. Cannaday, near town, and I. Cannaday, of Kansas. Mrs. Epperly was a fine lady, an excellent neighbor, and a godly mother. She was a member of the Primative Baptist church for a number of years, and a consistent christian lady. She will be missed by her church, her children, but most by her aged husband, who stood nobly by her side and so faithfully administered to her wants until the last breath left her. The funeral services were conducted at her home by her pastor, The Rev. James M. Dickerson. Internment being in the family burial ground, near East View. on February 23, 1928.4

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

John William Epperly b. June 29, 1856, d. December 31, 1931
Marriage*Nancy A. Cannaday married John William Epperly on May 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nancy Cannaday Epperly obituary in the Feb 23, 1928 edition.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Walters1,2

F, b. circa 1808
FatherWilliam Curtis Walters Sr.2 b. March, 1772, d. October 8, 1853
MotherMary "Polly" Martin2 b. circa 1781, d. before 1829
     Nancy Walters was born circa 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 As of February 5, 1829,her married name was Holt.3 She married Spradley Holt on February 5, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3

Family

Spradley Holt b. circa 1773, d. December, 1850
Marriage*Nancy Walters married Spradley Holt on February 5, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  3. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Joan "Jo" Manning1,2,3,4

F, b. May 28, 1931, d. August 31, 2017
FatherGrover Wade Manning1,2,5,6,4,7 b. January 30, 1900, d. December 24, 1982
MotherRetha Allen Boone1,2,5,6,4,7 b. July 17, 1904, d. April 23, 1998
     Joan "Jo" Manning was born on May 28, 1931 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 She married Norris Edward Poff, son of Grifton Andy Poff and Effie Lee Brown, on June 23, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,3,4 As of June 23, 1950,her married name was Poff.3 Joan "Jo" Manning died on August 31, 2017 at Virginia at age 86.4 She Joan Manning (Jo) Poff, 86, of Vinton, Va., was a wonderful woman who was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. She passed with peace and grace from this life into her new life in Heaven on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Jo was in the loving presence of her devoted children at her home under the competent and kind care of the Carilion Hospice Team. She was also blessed with amazing caregivers, Mary, Susan, Kiki and Kristy, that cared for her with love and the utmost respect. Born in Boones Mill, Va., in 1931, Jo was one of seven children of the late Grover and Retha Boone Manning. She was raised in Boones Mill and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School. A resident of Vinton for 51 years, Jo raised her family with love and great dedication with her husband of 37 years, Norris Edward Poff, who passed on April 22, 1987. She loved being a mother and grandmother and embraced all the challenges that went with it. Jo possessed a sweet and kind personality and true passion for her family, which endeared her to everyone she met. She enjoyed and was dedicated to working as a bookkeeper for R.L. Finch Sheet Metal for 33 years. Jo loved gathering with her family for cookouts in her backyard and holiday meals in her kitchen. Having breakfast out with her brothers and sisters on a regular basis was a highlight for her. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and trips to the beach with her children and siblings. Her life's legacy will live on in the hearts of all those who were a part of her life, especially her children, Jerry Kirk and husband, Eddie, of Cloverdale, Va., Ed Poff and wife, Sherry, of Avon, Conn., Molly Wood and husband, Mike, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Cindy Hall and husband, Joey, of Vinton, Va. Her grandchildren were her heart and joy to whom she was known as Grama Jo or Jo Jo include, Heather Wood, Heidi Padgett, Brian Wood and wife, Jessica, Eddie Poff Jr. and wife, Hilary, Jonathan Kirk and wife, Helen, Stephen Wood, Caitlin Hall, Carlye Poff, Aaron Hall, Kayla Poff and Hannah Poff; stepgrandchildren, Karen Kirk and Evan Kirk; and great-grandchildren, Zakk Wood and Gabriel Burrell. Jo is also survived by two brothers, Alvin Manning, and David Manning and wife, Betty; six sisters-in-law, Betty Simmons, Margaret Hofawger, Everlene Altice, Marlene Moore, Carolyn Blackwell and husband, Robert, Barbara Bradford and husband, Roger; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Norris, and parents, loved ones who welcomed her home to Heaven were brothers, Arnold Manning and Carlton Manning; sisters, Becky Feulner and Maxine Lee; brothers-in-law, Mintaus Reinis, Jim Lee, Billy Altice, Ronnie Turner, Eugene Moore, James Connor, Sam Hofawger and Billy Walters; and sisters-in-law, Helen Manning, Mary Manning and Peggy Walters. A private burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017, for her children and grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday at Vinton Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Reception to immediately follow. Donations in her memory may be made to Carilion Roanoke Hospice. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on September 6, 2017.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 17, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Norris Edward Poff b. October 20, 1928, d. April 22, 1987
Marriage*Joan "Jo" Manning married Norris Edward Poff, son of Grifton Andy Poff and Effie Lee Brown, on June 23, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,3,4 
Children
  • Jerry Ann Poff3,4
  • Edward Lee Poff3,4
  • Molly Sue Poff3,4
  • Cynthia Kaye Poff3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Retha Boone Manning obitutary in the Apr 25, 1998 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joan Manning Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 2017 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rebecca Manning Feulner obituary in the Mar 1, 2003 edition.
  6. [S5622] LaGrange Daily News, From the Maxine Manning Lee obituary in the Feb 25, 2016 edition.
  7. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the David R. Manning obituary.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Grover Wade Manning1,2

M, b. January 30, 1900, d. December 24, 1982
FatherStanton Elmore Manning3,4,5,2 b. May 6, 1876, d. January 12, 1951
MotherIda Emily Brown3,4,5,2 b. July 18, 1880, d. November 25, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3470.6 Grover Wade Manning was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,2 He was born on January 30, 1900 at Virginia.6,1,3,2 He married Retha Allen Boone on November 27, 1923.8,9 Grover Wade Manning died on December 24, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 152, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 86, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 364, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 360, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 17, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Carpenter5
1930Bridge worker10
1940Bridge construction helper11

Family

Retha Allen Boone b. July 17, 1904, d. April 23, 1998
Marriage*Grover Wade Manning married Retha Allen Boone on November 27, 1923.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Retha Boone Manning obitutary in the Apr 25, 1998 edition.
  9. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Will Johnson Manning obituary in the Oct 14, 2014 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rebecca Manning Feulner obituary in the Mar 1, 2003 edition.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Carlton Reace Manning obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5622] LaGrange Daily News, From the Maxine Manning Lee obituary in the Feb 25, 2016 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joan Manning Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 2017 edition.
  18. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the David R. Manning obituary.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Wade Manning obituary in the May 5, 1978 edition.

Retha Allen Boone1

F, b. July 17, 1904, d. April 23, 1998
     Retha Allen Boone was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 17, 1904 at Virginia.1 She married Grover Wade Manning, son of Stanton Elmore Manning and Ida Emily Brown, on November 27, 1923.2,1 As of November 27, 1923,her married name was Manning. Retha Allen Boone died on April 23, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.2 She MANNING, Retha Boone, 93, of Vinton, died Thursday, April 23, 1998. Retha was a long time member of Red Hill Church of the Brethren, was preceded in death by a son, Arnold W. Manning, two sons-in-law, Norris E. Poff and Mintauts Reinis, and was the widow of Grover W. Manning. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Carlton R. and Mary J. Manning, David R. and Betty S. Manning, all of Boones Mill, Alvin B. and Helen T. Manning of Roanoke; her daughters and sons-in-law, Maxine M. and Jim Lee of LaGrange, Ga., Joan M. Poff of Vinton, Rebecca R. and Gary Feulner of Phoenixville, Pa; her sister, Mary B. Davis of Boones Mill; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Red Hill Church of the Brethren Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m., with Dr. George Wesley Jones and the Rev. J. Weldon Myers officiating. Interment in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Saturday. on April 25, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 360, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 17, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Grover Wade Manning b. January 30, 1900, d. December 24, 1982
Marriage*Retha Allen Boone married Grover Wade Manning, son of Stanton Elmore Manning and Ida Emily Brown, on November 27, 1923.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Retha Boone Manning obitutary in the Apr 25, 1998 edition.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Will Johnson Manning obituary in the Oct 14, 2014 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rebecca Manning Feulner obituary in the Mar 1, 2003 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Carlton Reace Manning obituary.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5622] LaGrange Daily News, From the Maxine Manning Lee obituary in the Feb 25, 2016 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joan Manning Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 2017 edition.
  12. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the David R. Manning obituary.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Wade Manning obituary in the May 5, 1978 edition.

Charles William Poff1,2,3

M, b. June 9, 1941, d. December 14, 1969
FatherWilliam Alton Poff1,4,2,3 b. September 28, 1911, d. February 14, 1988
MotherRuth Ellen Janney1,4,2,3 b. April 17, 1921, d. August 24, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 229-54-9235.5 Charles William Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 He was born on June 9, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,1,3 He married Clara Earlene Thomas, daughter of Raymond A. Thomas and Annie V. Trusler, on June 11, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Charles William Poff died on December 14, 1969 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 28.6,3

Family

Clara Earlene Thomas
Marriage*He married Clara Earlene Thomas, daughter of Raymond A. Thomas and Annie V. Trusler, on June 11, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Timothy Wayne "Timmy" Poff7,8,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Ellen Poff obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S112] Obit, From the Lucy Jane Poff Riggins obituary in the Mar 26, 2010 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S1511] Richlands News-Press & Clinch Valley News, From the Ricky Lee Pacetti obituary in the Aug 10, 2007 edition.
  8. [S1960] Jr. Billy M. Poff, "Descendants of Creed Janney," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 15, 2009.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ralph Thomas "Cotton" Richardson1,2,3

M, b. September 29, 1927, d. October 21, 1996
     Ralph Thomas "Cotton" Richardson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-24-7912.4 He was born on September 29, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 He married Beulah Mae Conner, daughter of Willard Austin Conner and Roxie Ann Evelyn Conner, on September 29, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2,3 Ralph Thomas "Cotton" Richardson died on October 21, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.1,4 He RICHARDSON, Ralph T., (“Cotton”), 69, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 21, 1996. He was a member of Lakeland Lodge #190 A.F.& A.M., Scottish Rite and Shrine. Mr. Richardson was a retired mechanic for Valley Metro. Surviving are his wife, Beulah C. Richardson; sons, Barry Richardson and special friend Gwen Wells, and Earl Richardson and wife Bonnie Hodges Richardson; grandsons, Wesley Richardson and wife Dawn Richardson, and T. C. Richardson; brother, Don Richardson of Roanoke; special friends, Barry (“No. III Son”) and Wylene Bratton, all of Roanoke, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Warren and Julia Conner, and George and Mary Conner of Roanoke and Clara Conner of Fincastle. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 23, 1996.1

Family

Beulah Mae Conner b. May 2, 1929, d. March 2, 2006
Marriage*He married Beulah Mae Conner, daughter of Willard Austin Conner and Roxie Ann Evelyn Conner, on September 29, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2,3 
Children
  • Barry Lee Richardson1,2,3
  • Earl Austin Richardson1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph T. Richardson obituary in the Oct 23, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Mae Conner Richardson obituary in the Mar 4, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roxie E. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.

Annie V. Trusler1,2

F, b. May 10, 1903
     Annie V. Trusler was born on May 10, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Raymond A. Thomas on October 12, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 12, 1924,her married name was Thomas.

Family

Raymond A. Thomas
Marriage*Annie V. Trusler married Raymond A. Thomas on October 12, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Clara Earlene Thomas2

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Billy Monroe Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 22, 1943, d. October 9, 1986
FatherWilliam Alton Poff2,6,3,4,5 b. September 28, 1911, d. February 14, 1988
MotherRuth Ellen Janney2,6,3,4,5 b. April 17, 1921, d. August 24, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 231-56-9274.7 Billy Monroe Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,4 He was born on April 22, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,9,4 He married Gretta Jane "Janie" Pacetti, daughter of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on March 24, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Billy Monroe Poff and Gretta Jane "Janie" Pacetti were divorced on December 24, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 Billy Monroe Poff married Priscilla Ann Howell on June 16, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Billy Monroe Poff died on October 9, 1986 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 43.9,4

Family 1

Gretta Jane "Janie" Pacetti
Marriage*He married Gretta Jane "Janie" Pacetti, daughter of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on March 24, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Billy Monroe Poff and Gretta Jane "Janie" Pacetti were divorced on December 24, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 
Child
  • William Alton "Willie" Poff10

Family 2

Priscilla Ann Howell
Marriage*Billy Monroe Poff married Priscilla Ann Howell on June 16, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Sandra Darlene Poff2
  • Sue Ellen Poff1
  • Janice Marie Poff11
  • Billy Monroe Poff Jr.11

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Ellen Poff obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S112] Obit, From the Lucy Jane Poff Riggins obituary in the Mar 26, 2010 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  10. [S1047] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 17.
  11. [S1960] Jr. Billy M. Poff, "Descendants of Creed Janney," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 15, 2009.

Opal Lee Church1,2,3

F, b. June 25, 1940, d. August 10, 2020
     Opal Lee Church was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.4 She Opal “Bobbie” Poff Mullis, 80, of Bassett, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on June 15, 1940 to the late James Earn Church and the late Goldie McFearson Church. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Daniel Poff; her husband, Colbert Wayne Mullis, Sr; brother, Jerry Mitchem and Bobby Mitchem; sisters, Barbara Mitchem, Bonnie Mitchem, Shirley Mitchem, Ruth Southerland and Irene Spencer. Bobbie is survived by sons, Rodney Poff (Hazel) of Bassett and Danny Poff (Karen) of Stuart; daughters, Jacqueline Foley (Buck) of Stuart, Kim Ledbetter of Bassett, Dianne Porter (Tommy Turner) of Sanville and Cheryl Fields (Rob) of Sanville; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Church and Phillip Mitchem; sisters, Hazel Barlow and Phyllis Stone; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Burial in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.3 She was born on June 25, 1940 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jun 15, 1940.1,3,4 She married Daniel Edmond Poff Jr., son of Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr. and Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers, on December 20, 1958 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.2,3 As of December 20, 1958,her married name was Poff.2 Opal Lee Church and Daniel Edmond Poff Jr. were divorced on July 27, 1987 at Henry Co., Virginia.1 Opal Lee Church died on August 10, 2020 at Virginia at age 80.3,4

Family

Daniel Edmond Poff Jr. b. April 7, 1936, d. February 13, 2002
Marriage*She married Daniel Edmond Poff Jr., son of Daniel Edmond "Dan" Poff Sr. and Nellie Cumi "Nell" Akers, on December 20, 1958 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.2,3 
Divorce* Opal Lee Church and Daniel Edmond Poff Jr. were divorced on July 27, 1987 at Henry Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Rodney Edmond Poff5,3
  • Jacqueline Lee Poff6,3
  • Kim Cumi Poff3
  • Danny Earn Poff6,3
  • Dianne Irene Poff6,3
  • Cheryl Ruth Poff6,3

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S10237] Bassett Funeral Service, online www.bassettfuneralservice.com, From the Opal Poff Mullis obituary.
  4. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.