Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin1,2,3
M, b. March 21, 1915, d. March 12, 2000
Father | Jessie Vinton R. Austin1,4,3,2,5 b. June 3, 1886, d. September 28, 1960 |
Mother | Nannie Gay Clower1,2,3,5 b. August 17, 1885, d. October 23, 1948 |
Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 His Social Security Number was 154-07-5489.7 He was born on March 21, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,3,2,5 He married Hazel Avice Whitenack, daughter of Chester William Whitenack and Gracie Ella Vest, on July 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,3,5 Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin died on March 12, 2000 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.7,6 He AUSTIN, Cecil R., "Bill," 84, of Christiansburg, after an illustrious life and a recent battle with diabetes, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2000. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 33 years service. He was a member of McDaniel Lodge A F & A M #86 for 38 years. The loving husband for 64 years to his wife, Hazel, who passed away January 26, 2000. The son of Jesse Vinton and Nanny Gay Austin. He will be remembered as a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, and a very special person and friend to all who knew him. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Lindsy R. and Barbara Austin of Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Judy A. and Larry Atkinson of Elliston; grandchildren, Ronnie Austin, Austin, Texas, Cheryl Austin, Roanoke, Sonya Austin, Elliston, Rhonda Martin, Don Joe and Shawna Hall, all of Christiansburg; stepgrandchildren, Mike and Laura Henry, Clermont, Fla., Scott and Julie Henry, Ashburn, Ken White, Savannah, Ga., Lorrie and Tim Earp, Charlotte, N.C; great-grandchildren, Robbie and Yvette Martin and Amber Hall, Christiansburg, Hannah Austin, Elliston; stepgreat-grandchildren, Alden and Abby Henry, Clermont, Fla., Christopher and Matthew Henry, Ashburn; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with the Rev. William R. Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home. on March 13, 2000.1
Family | Hazel Avice Whitenack b. August 13, 1919, d. January 26, 2000 |
Marriage* | Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin married Hazel Avice Whitenack, daughter of Chester William Whitenack and Gracie Ella Vest, on July 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,3,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil R. Austin obit in the Mar 13, 2000 edition.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jessie Vinton Austin.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Whitenack obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S881] VA Montgomery Co., Register 12, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
Jessie Vinton R. Austin1,2,3,4
M, b. June 3, 1886, d. September 28, 1960
Father | Joseph Henderson Austin2 b. February 8, 1859, d. March 5, 1944 |
Mother | Mary Catherine Akers2 b. July 5, 1860, d. May 1, 1901 |
Jessie Vinton R. Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 He was born on June 3, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 3, 1887.1,5,3,2,6,4,7 He married Nannie Gay Clower, daughter of Pleasant Green Clower and Sarah Elizabeth Spangler, on July 14, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Jessie Vinton R. Austin died on September 28, 1960 at age 74.1,5,3,6
Family | Nannie Gay Clower b. August 17, 1885, d. October 23, 1948 |
Marriage* | Jessie Vinton R. Austin married Nannie Gay Clower, daughter of Pleasant Green Clower and Sarah Elizabeth Spangler, on July 14, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jessie Vinton Austin.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil R. Austin obit in the Mar 13, 2000 edition.
Nannie Gay Clower1,2,3
F, b. August 17, 1885, d. October 23, 1948
Father | Pleasant Green Clower1,3,2 b. October 7, 1852, d. January 19, 1897 |
Mother | Sarah Elizabeth Spangler1,2,3 b. May 7, 1856, d. March 4, 1913 |
Nannie Gay Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on August 17, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,5 She married Jessie Vinton R. Austin, son of Joseph Henderson Austin and Mary Catherine Akers, on July 14, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of July 14, 1907,her married name was Austin. Nannie Gay Clower died on October 23, 1948 at age 63.4,3,5
Family | Jessie Vinton R. Austin b. June 3, 1886, d. September 28, 1960 |
Marriage* | Nannie Gay Clower married Jessie Vinton R. Austin, son of Joseph Henderson Austin and Mary Catherine Akers, on July 14, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil R. Austin obit in the Mar 13, 2000 edition.
Lydia Ann Iddings1,2,3
F, b. March 23, 1814, d. October 12, 1884
Father | Henry Iddings2 b. December 25, 1762, d. June 24, 1854 |
Mother | Abigail Olive Richardson2 b. circa 1770, d. 1845 |
Lydia Ann Iddings was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 23, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2 She married Byrd/Bird Smith, son of John Smith and Rosanna Bolf/Rolf, on September 13, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 As of September 13, 1832,her married name was Smith. Lydia Ann Iddings died on October 12, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.4,1,2
Family | Byrd/Bird Smith b. July 15, 1809, d. February 22, 1896 |
Marriage* | She married Byrd/Bird Smith, son of John Smith and Rosanna Bolf/Rolf, on September 13, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S103] Raymond Iddings, The Iddings & Their Forbears.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy Biar Sisson death certificate.
- [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
- [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
James Bernard Vest1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. December 22, 1922, d. March 17, 2009
Father | William Arthur Vest7,3,4,5,8,6,9,10 b. March 16, 1882, d. April 24, 1977 |
Mother | Nettie Mae Gearheart7,3,4,5,8,6,10 b. February 15, 1886, d. October 24, 1972 |
James Bernard Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on December 22, 1922 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 He married Wanda Elizabeth Whitenack, daughter of Chester William Whitenack and Gracie Ella Vest, on January 19, 1946.11,3,4,6 James Bernard Vest died on March 17, 2009 at Virginia at age 86.6 He James Bernard Vest, 86, of Check, in Floyd County, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2009. Mr. Vest was born on December 22, 1922, in Fayetteville, W.Va., to William Arthur and Nettie Mae Gearheart Vest, who preceded him in death. He was a decorated World War II veteran and served honorably in the Medical Corps of the United States Army in Africa, Sicily, and Italy. Mr. Vest is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Wanda Elizabeth Whitenack Vest; his children and their spouses, Carol Vest Jackson, Robert Bery and Mary Vest, and John David and Cheryl Vest. He will also be greatly missed by eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2009, at the Iddings Cemetery at the intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road in the Terry's Fork Community. The Reverend Matthew Kirkland will be conducting the service. Military rites will be conducted by the Disabled American Veterans of the Roanoke Valley. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stonewall Fellowship Food, c/o Wendy Gruver, 7565 Floyd Highway North, Copper Hill, Va. 24079. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. on March 19, 2009.6
Family | Wanda Elizabeth Whitenack |
Marriage* | James Bernard Vest married Wanda Elizabeth Whitenack, daughter of Chester William Whitenack and Gracie Ella Vest, on January 19, 1946.11,3,4,6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Tiemeyer-Jackson wedding announcement in the Sep 26, 2002 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Bernard Vest obituary in the Mar 19, 2009 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Vest Pierce obituary in the Mar 13, 2005 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sally E. Tucker obituary in the Jan 29, 1976 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Whitenack obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Abigail Elizabeth Grace Vest third birthday announcement in the Jan 20, 2005 edition.
William Arthur Vest1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. March 16, 1882, d. April 24, 1977
Father | Floyd Vest7,3,2,5 b. April 4, 1853, d. October 28, 1937 |
Mother | Mary Jane Angle7,2,3,5 b. October 26, 1854, d. April 23, 1939 |
William Arthur Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 235-07-4539.8 He was born on March 16, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,4,8 He married Nettie Mae Gearheart, daughter of John Harvey Gearheart and Massie Mahala Wilson, on April 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 William Arthur Vest died on April 24, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.1
Family | Nettie Mae Gearheart b. February 15, 1886, d. October 24, 1972 |
Marriage* | William Arthur Vest married Nettie Mae Gearheart, daughter of John Harvey Gearheart and Massie Mahala Wilson, on April 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Bernard Vest obituary in the Mar 19, 2009 edition.
- [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cecil F. Vest death certificate.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sally E. Tucker obituary in the Jan 29, 1976 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Floyd Vest death certificate.
- [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Vest Pierce obituary in the Mar 13, 2005 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Hoover Vest death certificate.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Nettie Mae Gearheart1,2,3
F, b. February 15, 1886, d. October 24, 1972
Father | John Harvey Gearheart2,1,4,5 b. January, 1842, d. 1901 |
Mother | Massie Mahala Wilson1,2,4,5 b. June, 1848, d. July 16, 1914 |
Nettie Mae Gearheart was buried at Iddings Cemetery, intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 She The Gearhearts lived on Mattox Mountain and William first met his wife at an apple butter boiling; married when she was fifteen, went to West Virginia where he worked in the coal mines for many years with his brothers.2 She was born on February 15, 1886 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4 She married William Arthur Vest, son of Floyd Vest and Mary Jane Angle, on April 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of April 12, 1905,her married name was Vest. Nettie Mae Gearheart died on October 24, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.6,4
Family | William Arthur Vest b. March 16, 1882, d. April 24, 1977 |
Marriage* | Nettie Mae Gearheart married William Arthur Vest, son of Floyd Vest and Mary Jane Angle, on April 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Bernard Vest obituary in the Mar 19, 2009 edition.
- [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cecil F. Vest death certificate.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Vest Pierce obituary in the Mar 13, 2005 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Hoover Vest death certificate.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Maude Victoria Conner1,2,3,4
F, b. January 1, 1892, d. June, 1983
Father | James Lewis "Joe" Conner2,5,6 b. February 19, 1869, d. February 23, 1941 |
Mother | Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner2,5,6 b. August 30, 1874, d. March 29, 1927 |
Her Social Security Number was 232-96-9635.7 Maude Victoria Conner was born on January 1, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She married John Marion Nutter, son of William David Nutter and Delia Beveline Persinger, on March 11, 1908 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,8 As of March 11, 1908,her married name was Nutter.4 Maude Victoria Conner died in June, 1983 at age 91.7
Family | John Marion Nutter b. September 30, 1884, d. January 23, 1977 |
Marriage* | Maude Victoria Conner married John Marion Nutter, son of William David Nutter and Delia Beveline Persinger, on March 11, 1908 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,8 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Conner marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ernest Mosby Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 1972 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Almer Gay Jones obituary in the Sep 9, 1976 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Marion Nutter obituary in the Jan 25, 1977 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Alexander marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sexton-Nutter marriage record.
Ludlow Branham Sisson1
M, b. February 3, 1797, d. March 12, 1886
Ludlow Branham Sisson was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Rt. 653, to Diamond Knob Road, one mile then left on School House Lane, near end of road up on hill on left, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 3, 1797 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1 He married Catherine Grisso on January 25, 1817 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Ludlow Branham Sisson died on March 12, 1886 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.1
Family | Catherine Grisso b. 1797 |
Marriage* | He married Catherine Grisso on January 25, 1817 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Carroll Dabney "C. D." Wilson Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
M, b. February 3, 1932, d. March 9, 2003
His Social Security Number was 149-24-8885.9 Carroll Dabney "C. D." Wilson Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,6 He was born on February 3, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,2,11,3,5,10,6,7,8 He married Weeta Angela Conner, daughter of Claude A. Conner and Claudine Beata Whiteneck, on February 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,12,11,3 Carroll Dabney "C. D." Wilson Jr. died on March 9, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.1,9,4,10,6,7 He WILSON, Carroll Dabney Jr., (C.D.), 71, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 9, 2003. He was a United States Army veteran stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech in Architecture and a retired architect of over 33 years with the former firm of Smithey & Boynton, Architects, Engineers and Planners in Roanoke. He was a avid Tech fan, bowler and pool player. C.D. was a current member of Roanoke Elks Lodge #197 and the Rebos Club. He is survived by his wife, Weeta C. Wilson of Roanoke; two sons, Michael W. Wilson of Roanoke and Russell R. Wilson of Panama City Beach, Florida; two brothers, Ray B. Wilson of Jupiter, Florida and Robert B. Wilson of Newport News; four sisters, Carolyn L. Starks of Williamsburg, Sandra J. McCraig of Virginia Beach, P. Dale Bryant of Newport News and Denise W. Stanfield of Poquoson; one uncle, Frank W. Wilson, Jr. and wife, Susan of Puyallup, Washington; two aunts, Ethel R. Roop of Roanoke and Ruby R. Stanford of Stanford, California. on March 11, 2003.1
Family | Weeta Angela Conner |
Marriage* | He married Weeta Angela Conner, daughter of Claude A. Conner and Claudine Beata Whiteneck, on February 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,12,11,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carroll Dabney Wilson, Jr., obituary in the Mar 11, 2003 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [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&
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Claudine Whiteneck Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Wayne Wilson obituary in the Apr 14, 2023 edition.
Bob Harris Simmons1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. February 23, 1944, d. November 5, 2021
Bob Harris Simmons Bob Harris Simmons, 77 of Floyd, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, after suffering many health issues. Some folks gain their wings, but we are certain he is enjoying the banquet table first! Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanette. They were blessed with three daughters & sons-in-law, Karla & Clay Moran, Amy & Matt Graziani, and Megan & Jason Nichols. Also surviving are his eight treasured grandchildren, Zane and Luke Moran, Kayla, Conner, Callie, and Cara Graziani, and Paige and Leeah Nichols; his brother & sister-in-law, Jack and Donna Simmons; his “Conner Kin”; and many friends who enjoyed his sense of humor. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Geneva Simmons. During his lifetime, Bob served in the Army Reserves, as a Deacon, and as a Gideon. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Ted Turner and Pastor Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery.6 He was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on February 23, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 He married Martha Jeannette Conner, daughter of Claude A. Conner and Claudine Beata Whiteneck, on May 17, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,8,5 Bob Harris Simmons died on November 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 77.6
Family | Martha Jeannette Conner |
Marriage* | He married Martha Jeannette Conner, daughter of Claude A. Conner and Claudine Beata Whiteneck, on May 17, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,8,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 02-06.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Bob Harris Simmons obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Claudine Whiteneck Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Caroline Grace Graziani birth announcement in the Aug 5, 2010 edition.
Robert Irvin Hall1,2,3,4,5
M, b. October 19, 1942, d. October 4, 1991
Father | Paul Joseph Hall1,2,3,4,5 b. September 17, 1911, d. July 23, 2002 |
Mother | Juanita Price1,2,3,4,5 b. October 2, 1917, d. September 11, 2005 |
Robert Irvin Hall was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 19, 1942.3,4 He married Judy Gay Austin, daughter of Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin and Hazel Avice Whitenack, on March 11, 1967.3,4 Robert Irvin Hall and Judy Gay Austin were divorced before July 29, 1989.4,6 Robert Irvin Hall died on October 4, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.2 He Robert Irvin Hall, age 48, died Thursday, October 4, 1991 in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda H. and Dean Martin, Christiansburg; a son, Don Joe Hall, Christiansburg; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Hall, Christiansburg; three sisters, Patricia H. Bauer, Jo H. Denton, both of Christiansburg; Martha H. Yates of Ruckersville; a brother, P. J. Hall, Homestead, Fla; a granddaughter, Deanne Martin; special friends, Thelma and Keith Tingler. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard. The funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Monday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Richard J. Geoghegan and Rev. Jack Perdue with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call anytime Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 an 6:00 to 8:00 Sunday afternoon and evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Christiansburg Fire Department. on October 5, 1991.2
Family | Judy Gay Austin |
Marriage* | He married Judy Gay Austin, daughter of Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin and Hazel Avice Whitenack, on March 11, 1967.3,4 |
Divorce* | Robert Irvin Hall and Judy Gay Austin were divorced before July 29, 1989.4,6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Price Hall obituary in the Sep 13, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Irvin Hall obituary in the Oct 5, 1991 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Joseph Hall obituary in the Jul 24, 2002 edition.
- [S881] VA Montgomery Co., Register 12, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Paul Joseph Hall1,2
M, b. September 17, 1911, d. July 23, 2002
Father | Joseph Haden Hall1,2 b. January 30, 1879, d. January 2, 1947 |
Mother | Nellie Alice Boone1,2 b. July 25, 1882, d. February 11, 1947 |
Paul Joseph Hall was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 225-10-7034.3 He was born on September 17, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Juanita Price on December 25, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2 Paul Joseph Hall died on July 23, 2002 at Virginia at age 90.2,3 He HALL, PAUL JOSEPH, 90, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday, July 23, 2002. He was born to the late Joseph Haden and Nellie Boone Hall on September 17, 1911. He was preceded in death by three sons, Paul J. Hall, Jr., Robert Irvin Hall and Howard Leslie Hall; also three brothers, Weldon Hall, Ollie Hall and Wallace Hall; a sister, Lucille Hall Kirk; and a grandson, Robert E. Bauer, III. Mr. Hall was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, a Life Member and Past President of the Christiansburg Lions Club and an Honorary Member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. He served as an active member of the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department for 57 years, from 1941 until he became an Honorary Member in 1998. During that time, Paul held every office in the Department, including Fire Chief (1969-71). Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Juanita Price Hall; three daughters, Pat Bauer and Jo Denton, both of Christiansburg, and Martha Yates of Gordonsville, Va; a sister, Mrs. Dennis (Blake) Whitlock of Shawsville; 12 grandchildren, Anthony Joseph Hall, Elizabeth B. Christian, Susan B. Roop, Rhonda H. Trump, DonJo Hall, Megan Hall, Leslie Shannon Hall, Dwayne Yates, Scott Yates, Candi Y. Lawhorn, Chris Denton and Stacy D. Sutphin; 22 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney and Rev. Chuck McHone. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Wednesday at the Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. The family wishes to express their appreciation to everyone at English Meadow for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Hall family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. (382-2612) on July 24, 2002.2
Family | Juanita Price b. October 2, 1917, d. September 11, 2005 |
Marriage* | He married Juanita Price on December 25, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Joseph Hall obituary in the Jul 24, 2002 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Price Hall obituary in the Sep 13, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Irvin Hall obituary in the Oct 5, 1991 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
Malinda Demeris "Lindie" Conner1,2
F, b. May 28, 1873, d. May 29, 1945
Father | Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner1,2,3,4 b. January 10, 1851, d. November 7, 1913 |
Mother | Laura Green Smith1,2,3,4 b. September 20, 1853, d. December 18, 1947 |
Malinda Demeris "Lindie" Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 28, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1877 which is not supported by the 1880 Census.1,2,4 She married Charles Thomas Anderson, son of John W. Anderson and Julia Ann Ridinger, on September 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 As of September 19, 1896,her married name was Anderson. Malinda Demeris "Lindie" Conner died on May 29, 1945 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.2,4
Family | Charles Thomas Anderson b. October 23, 1877, d. November 21, 1972 |
Marriage* | Malinda Demeris "Lindie" Conner married Charles Thomas Anderson, son of John W. Anderson and Julia Ann Ridinger, on September 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carrie Angeline Poff death certificate.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Juanita Price1,2
F, b. October 2, 1917, d. September 11, 2005
Juanita Price was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.1 She was born on October 2, 1917 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married Paul Joseph Hall, son of Joseph Haden Hall and Nellie Alice Boone, on December 25, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 25, 1935,her married name was Hall. Juanita Price died on September 11, 2005 at Gordonsville, Orange Co., Virginia, at age 87.1 She Juanita Price Hall, 87, of Gordonsville, Va. and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was a longtime member of the Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Estella L. Price; her husband, Paul J. Hall; her sons, Howard Leslie Hall, Robert Irvin Hall and P.J. Hall, Jr; her grandson, Robert Earl Bauer, III; and her sister, Verda P. Webb. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters and son-in-law, Patricia H. Bauer of Hardy, Va; Martha H. and Bob Shiflett of Gordonsville; Jo H. Denton of Dublin; 13 grandchildren; and 27 greatgrandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14th at the St. Paul United Methodist Church with Dr. David Goodpasture. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of English Meadows, Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Hospice of the Piedmont, and Martha Jefferson Home Health with special thanks to her caregivers, Martha and Bob. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Hall Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice. com
on September 12, 2005.1
on September 12, 2005.1
Family | Paul Joseph Hall b. September 17, 1911, d. July 23, 2002 |
Marriage* | She married Paul Joseph Hall, son of Joseph Haden Hall and Nellie Alice Boone, on December 25, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Price Hall obituary in the Sep 13, 2005 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Joseph Hall obituary in the Jul 24, 2002 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Irvin Hall obituary in the Oct 5, 1991 edition.
- [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.