Oscar Wiley Whitenack1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 7, 1872, d. October 2, 1964
FatherJonathan A. Whitenack4,3,5 b. circa 1837, d. April 25, 1911
MotherSarah Ann "Sallie" Vest3,4,5 b. circa 1840, d. 1903
     Oscar Wiley Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on September 7, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3,5 He married Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, daughter of Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence and Mary Jane Overstreet, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,5 Oscar Wiley Whitenack died on October 2, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.1,2,5

Family

Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence b. July 12, 1873, d. November 27, 1939
Marriage*He married Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, daughter of Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence and Mary Jane Overstreet, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  10. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  11. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. July 11, 1895, d. October 12, 1981
FatherHenry McNeil5,3,6,7,8 b. May 22, 1845, d. May 23, 1924
MotherMary E. Delilah Smith3,5,6,7,8 b. August 19, 1861, d. December 21, 1939
     Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII."9,4 He was born on July 11, 1895 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3,4,6,7,10,8 He married Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on September 3, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,7,11,8 Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil died on October 12, 1981 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.12,9,3,4,8

Family

Eugenia Clarice Whitenack b. September 15, 1900, d. February 27, 1985
Marriage*He married Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on September 3, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,7,11,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Samuel Eldridge McNeil.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna McNeil Manning obituary in the Mar 8, 2005 edition.
  3. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugenia Whitenack McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet forSamuel Eldridge McNeil.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion McNeil Lancaster obituary in the Apr 1, 2001 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the ElFreeda McNiel Duncan obituary in the May 27, 2013 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Dean McNiel Conner obituary in the Jun 1, 2015 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Opal Dean McNiel1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 27, 1934, d. May 30, 2015
FatherSamuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil6,7,1,2,8,3,9,10,4 b. July 11, 1895, d. October 12, 1981
MotherEugenia Clarice Whitenack6,7,1,2,8,3,9,10,4 b. September 15, 1900, d. February 27, 1985
     Opal Dean McNiel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on March 27, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,3,10,4,5,11 She married Banks Harvey Conner, son of Willard Horace Conner and Maude Mae Conner, on April 13, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8,3,9,4,12 As of April 13, 1957,her married name was Conner. Opal Dean McNiel died on May 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 81.4,5 She Opal Dean McNiel Conner, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the age of 81, shortly after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She was born on March 27, 1934, in Floyd County.She is survived by her loving husband, Banks Harvey Conner with whom she recently celebrated her 58th year anniversary; their daughter, Deanna Conner Gould and husband, Tim Gould; their son, Jeff Conner and wife, Julie Conner; three grandsons, Harry Gould, Magnus Gould and Jago Gould; a brother-in-law, Paul Duncan, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Eugenia McNiel; and all her siblings, Glenna Manning, Marion Lancaster, Luetta Gregory, Elfreda Duncan, and Samuel McNiel.Opal was known for her kind, honest, reliable nature. She was there for many others during their time of need. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church and worked at CMT Sporting Goods for overthirty years. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on June 1, 2015.4

Family

Banks Harvey Conner b. September 30, 1931, d. September 10, 2022
Marriage*She married Banks Harvey Conner, son of Willard Horace Conner and Maude Mae Conner, on April 13, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8,3,9,4,12 
Children
  • Deanna Marie Conner8,3,4,12,13
  • Jeffrey Neil "Jeff" Conner8,3,4,12

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion McNeil Lancaster obituary in the Apr 1, 2001 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Dean McNiel Conner obituary in the Jun 1, 2015 edition.
  5. [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&
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Samuel Eldridge McNeil.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna McNeil Manning obituary in the Mar 8, 2005 edition.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugenia Whitenack McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Banks H. Conner obituary in the Sep 13, 2022 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Banks Harvey Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 30, 1931, d. September 10, 2022
FatherWillard Horace Conner1,4,7,8,9,10,11 b. July 25, 1898, d. February 26, 1957
MotherMaude Mae Conner12,1,4,7,8,9,10,13 b. May 14, 1904, d. September 12, 1966
     Banks Harvey Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,14 He was born on September 30, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,9,14,6 He married Opal Dean McNiel, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on April 13, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,15,5,9 Banks Harvey Conner Banks H. Conner of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the age of 90. He was born on September 30, 1931, in Floyd County, VA to the late Willard and Maude Conner. Banks was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Opal Dean McNiel Conner. He is survived by his daughter, Deanna Conner Gould and husband, Tim Gould; son, Jeff Conner and wife, Julie Conner; three grandsons, Harry Gould, Magnus Gould, and Jago Gould; and several nieces and nephews. Banks founded CMT Sporting Goods in 1970 with dear friends Richard Trent, Cary Mangus and Charly Tull. For 34 years CMT served the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas and Banks made countless friends with cherished employees and customers. Banks was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to many. He was known for his intuition, sense of humor, kind nature, generosity, and supported many charities. He was a member of Head of the River Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. on September 13, 2002.9 He died on September 10, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.9,14

Census Records

1940Dwelling 11, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 71, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Opal Dean McNiel b. March 27, 1934, d. May 30, 2015
Marriage*Banks Harvey Conner married Opal Dean McNiel, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on April 13, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,15,5,9 
Children
  • Deanna Marie Conner3,4,5,9,16
  • Jeffrey Neil "Jeff" Conner3,4,5,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion McNeil Lancaster obituary in the Apr 1, 2001 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Dean McNiel Conner obituary in the Jun 1, 2015 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Conner Yates obituary in the Oct 21, 2006 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Banks H. Conner obituary in the Sep 13, 2022 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Maude Mae Conner obitutary in the Sep 13, 1966 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Maude Mae Conner.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Maude Mae Conner obituary in the Sep 13, 1966 edition.
  14. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugenia Whitenack McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner1,2,3

F, b. February 1, 1856, d. June 27, 1930
FatherDaniel Peter "Dan" Conner2,4,5 b. April 28, 1828, d. November 13, 1912
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Wilson2,4,5 b. January 9, 1832, d. August 21, 1902
     LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 She was born on February 1, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy, son of Luke Muncy Jr. and Lena Olivia Wilson, on August 28, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of August 28, 1873,her married name was Muncy. LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner died on June 27, 1930 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 233, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 373, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 484, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 72, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 131, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 196, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 31, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia12

Family

Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy b. March 4, 1849, d. July 18, 1934
Marriage*LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner married Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy, son of Luke Muncy Jr. and Lena Olivia Wilson, on August 28, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  16. [S979] VA Roanoke County, Roanoke County, VA Marriages, Book 3.
  17. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  18. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Sherman Wayne Yates1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 13, 1916, d. August 27, 1992
FatherWilliam Henry "Will" Yates7,8,9,2,10,11,4,5,6 b. August 25, 1892, d. August 15, 1980
MotherLula M. Vest7,8,9,2,12,10,11,4,5,6 b. March 31, 1896, d. December 7, 1963
     Sherman Wayne Yates was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,1,14,5 His Social Security Number was 229-01-3888.15 He was born on April 13, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.15,9,2,10,14,3,4,5,6 He married Dorothy Juanita Conner, daughter of Willard Horace Conner and Maude Mae Conner, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,9,10,16,5 Sherman Wayne Yates died on August 27, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.15,1,10,14,5 He Sherman Wayne Yates, 76, died Thursday in Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Conner Yates, Check; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Ralph W. Yates and Barry L. Yates, both of Check; David H. and Cathy Yates, Floyd; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn Mills, Brenda Gail and David W. Ramsey, all of Check; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Perry Yates, Check; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen Link, Laura Jean and Frank Link, all of Check; a sister-in-law, Edith Yates, Roanoke. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on August 28, 1992.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 128, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 147, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Odd job laborer11
1950Dwelling 3, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1950Carpenter17

Family

Dorothy Juanita Conner b. May 10, 1923, d. October 20, 2006
Marriage*Sherman Wayne Yates married Dorothy Juanita Conner, daughter of Willard Horace Conner and Maude Mae Conner, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,9,10,16,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Wayne Yates obituary in the Aug 28, 1992 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lula Vest Yates.
  13. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  14. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Conner Yates obituary in the Oct 21, 2006 edition.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Minnie Lottie Perdue1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. October 1, 1894, d. January 25, 1973
FatherJohn William Perdue2,5,6,7,8 b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
MotherOctavia Docia Carr2,5,6,7,8 b. June 23, 1862, d. August 23, 1926
     Minnie Lottie Perdue was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,4,8 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-5348.10 She CHECK - Minnie Perdue Vest, 78, wife of Bud Vest, died Thursday at her home. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Millard Poff, Floyd; Mrs. Robert Conner, Mrs. Marvin Conner, Mrs. Gordon Eanes, Check; two sons, Troy Vest, Curtis Vest, Check, three brothers, Oscar Perdue, Joe Perdue, Alonza Perdue, Roanoke. Burial in Wilson Cemetery.4 She was born on October 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,1,5,8 She married Andy Wade "Bud" Vest, son of John E. Vest and Sarah Lucinda Juanna Hall, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,1,4,5,8 As of December 24, 1914,her married name was Vest. Minnie Lottie Perdue died on January 25, 1973 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.9,1,5,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 228, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 57, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 119, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 126, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 143, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 63, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

Andy Wade "Bud" Vest b. January 30, 1895, d. March 16, 1984
Marriage*Minnie Lottie Perdue married Andy Wade "Bud" Vest, son of John E. Vest and Sarah Lucinda Juanna Hall, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,1,4,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Minnie Perdue Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Rae Vest Conner obituary in the Nov 17, 2007 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Gladys Vest Eanes obituary in the Apr 13, 2019 edition.

Richard Thomas Casey Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 12, 1966, d. July 25, 2022
FatherRichard Thomas "Rick" Casey Sr.4,1,2,3 b. December 19, 1946, d. February 9, 2011
MotherBarbara Jane Rumburg4,1,3
     Richard Thomas Casey Jr. Richard Thomas "Ricky" Casey, Jr., 55 of Princeton died Monday, July 25, 2022 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born September 12, 1966 in Princeton he was the son of Barbara "Jane" Rumburg Casey Bratsis of Princeton and the late Richard T. Casey, Sr. Ricky was a 1984 graduate of Princeton High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran serving for six years. He formerly worked in Telecommunications and car sales at Cole Automotive in Bluefield. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Jeanette Casey; maternal grandparents, Herbert and Freida Rumburg; stepfather, Ron Bratsis; step sister, Kim Roberts; and step brother, Robbie Bratsis, Survivors include one daughter, Krista Dawn Casey and her son Andrew David LaRose of Johnson City, TN; one son, Chad Thomas Casey of Charleston, SC; one brother, Charles Jeffrey Casey and wife Lesley of Sumpter, SC; niece, Savannah Casey and nephew, Preston Casey both of Sumpter, SC; mother of his children, Michelle Ramsey; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and three faithful canine companions, Rusty, Miles and Little Bit. In keeping with Ricky's wishes, his body has been cremated.3 He was buried at Pennington Family Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He and Michelle Compton were divorced.3 Richard Thomas Casey Jr. was born on September 12, 1966 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,1,3 He married Michelle Compton on February 2, 1985.4 Richard Thomas Casey Jr. died on July 25, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.3

Occupation

U.S. Air Force

Family

Michelle Compton
Divorce*Richard Thomas Casey Jr. and Michelle Compton were divorced.3 
Marriage* Richard Thomas Casey Jr. married Michelle Compton on February 2, 1985.4 
Children
  • Krista Dawn Casey4,3
  • Chad Thomas Casey4,3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Richard Thomas Casey, Sr. obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  3. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Richard Thomas Casey, Jr. obituary.
  4. [S39] Penny Barlow Saunders, Conner Research Papers of Penny Barlow Saunders.
  5. [S8734] Pennington Family Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Roby Lyons1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 4, 1926, d. July 21, 1998
     Roby Lyons was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 233-36-9781.1 He was born on June 4, 1926 at Hot Coal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,6,7 He married Joan Marie Casey, daughter of Raymond Thomas Casey and Frances Jeanette Conner, on August 16, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8,2 Roby Lyons died on July 21, 1998 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 72.1,3,4,5 He Roby Lyons, 72, of Chesterfield, died July 21, 1998. The former owner and operator of Lyons Plumbing. He is survived by his wife, Joan Marie Lyons; stepdaughter, Margaret Ann Ellis; stepson and daughter-in-law, Matthew David and Michelle Dorothy Ellis; sisters, Linis Kuykendall, Rosemary Johnson, Lillie Mae Jones, Nannie Tilley; brothers, Eddie Lyons, Cody Lyons, Billy Lyons; grandchildren, Dylan Scott Turner, Kimberly Kay Ellis, Kristen Mary Ellis, Daniel David Ellis and Cameron Schmidt. Entombment will be in Dale Memorial Park. on July 22, 1998.4

Family

Joan Marie Casey b. September 1, 1949, d. October 8, 2016
Marriage*He married Joan Marie Casey, daughter of Raymond Thomas Casey and Frances Jeanette Conner, on August 16, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8,2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3265] Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Roby Lyons obituary in the Jul 22, 1998 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [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.
  8. [S39] Penny Barlow Saunders, Conner Research Papers of Penny Barlow Saunders.

Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy1,2

M, b. March 4, 1849, d. July 18, 1934
FatherLuke Muncy Jr.1,2
MotherLena Olivia Wilson1,2 b. circa 1808
     Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on March 4, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner, daughter of Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, on August 28, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy died on July 18, 1934 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,4,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 484, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 72, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 131, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 196, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 31, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Farm laborer5
1900Farmer7
1910Farm laborer8
1920Farmer9

Family

LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner b. February 1, 1856, d. June 27, 1930
Marriage*Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy married LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner, daughter of Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, on August 28, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  14. [S979] VA Roanoke County, Roanoke County, VA Marriages, Book 3.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ocie A. Poff obituary in the Mar 6, 1983 edition.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Sidney Rufus Conner1,2

M, b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
FatherDaniel Peter "Dan" Conner3,4,5,6 b. April 28, 1828, d. November 13, 1912
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Wilson3,4,5,6 b. January 9, 1832, d. August 21, 1902
     Sidney Rufus Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 He was born on January 20, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,3 He married Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, daughter of William Henry Akers and Elizabeth Ann Akers, on March 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Sidney Rufus Conner died on March 12, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 45.8

Census Records

1860Dwelling 233, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 373, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 215, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Farm laborer6
1900Farmer10

Family

Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
Marriage*Sidney Rufus Conner married Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, daughter of William Henry Akers and Elizabeth Ann Akers, on March 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Posey Curtis Conner death certificate.
  12. [S7439] Unknown compiler, Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.