Reba Mildred Vest1,2,3,4,5
F, b. April 3, 1911, d. February 23, 1998
Reba Mildred
Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.
3 She was born on April 3, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
6,7 As of August 22, 1931,her married name was Leffler.
7 She married
Cecil Wilson Leffler on August 22, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.
7 Reba Mildred Vest and Cecil Wilson
Leffler were divorced on December 6, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
7 Reba Mildred Vest married
Dibrel Leaneus/Leaneaus Inge on August 30, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.
1,3,5,4 As of August 30, 1943,her married name was Inge.
5 Reba Mildred Vest died on February 23, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.
3,4 She INGE, Reba Vest Leffler, 86, of Roanoke passed away Monday, February 23, 1998, at her home. She was a member of Windsor Hills Baptist Church and retired from Advance Auto Parts. Mrs. Inge was preceded in death by her husband, D. L. Inge, and a son, James William Leffler. Surviving are her son, Cecil Gene Leffler, Roanoke; grandchildren, James Dale Leffler and wife Patsy, Salem, Jennifer Leffler Hammersley and husband Robert, Wilmington, N. C., great-granddaughters, Jenny and Chrissy Hammersley, stepson, Eugene "Sonny" Inge, Woodbridge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Virginia 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 1998, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Rd. by the Rev. Ronald L. Sutherland. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 24, 1998.
3
Family 1 | Cecil Wilson Leffler b. February 4, 1913, d. March 15, 2003 |
Marriage* | Reba Mildred Vest married Cecil Wilson Leffler on August 22, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 |
Divorce* | Reba Mildred Vest and Cecil Wilson Leffler were divorced on December 6, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 |
Children | - James William "Bill" Leffler+9,3,10,8,5,4 b. December 12, 1932, d. March 16, 1977
- Cecil Gene Leffler9,3,10,8 b. October 11, 1934, d. July 24, 2009
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Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Vest Leffler Inge obituary in the Feb 24, 1998 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Vest Hoback obituary in the Mar 21, 1991 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Gene Leffler obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
James Letcher Hoback1,2
M, b. December 22, 1897, d. September 6, 1979
James Letcher
Hoback was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.
4 His Social Security Number was 228-38-2192.
5 He was born on December 22, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,5,4,2 He married
Mamie A. Vest, daughter of
James Nathan Vest and
Stella Nancy Whitenack, circa 1926.
6,7,4 James Letcher Hoback died on September 6, 1979 at age 81.
8,4
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [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.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Lewis Raye Vest1,2
M, b. August 26, 1933, d. November 4, 2009
Father | Harlie Conrad Vest3,4,5,1,2 b. March 23, 1909, d. May 14, 1935 |
Mother | Irene Vivian Yates3,4,5,6,1,2 b. April 23, 1912, d. March 24, 1972 |
Lewis Raye
Vest was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.
1 He and Dorothy Virginia
Richards were divorced.
7 Lewis Raye Vest married Barbara
Unknown.
1 Lewis Raye Vest was born on August 26, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
4,1 He married Dorothy Virginia
Richards on November 23, 1955.
3,4,5 Lewis Raye Vest died on November 4, 2009 at Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland, at age 76.
1 He WALDORF, MARYLAND -- Lewis Raye Vest passed away November 4, 2009. A native of Floyd County, he was born August 26, 1933, and was predeceased by his parents, Harley Vest and Irene Yates Vest, his grandmother who raised him, Hettie Yates, and sons Douglas Vest and Mark Miller. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Vest; beloved father of Lewis R. (Diane) Vest Jr; Virginia Lee (Alan) Hintze; Julie (Gary) Vance; Raymond Vest; and Jennifer Adell. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and his brother and sister-in-law Earl and Mamie Vest of Floyd. He was the founder and former owner of Raye Vest Corporation and the Raye Vest Racing Team. Raye was a devoted and contributing member to many worthy causes in the community he loved. The family received friends at the Huntt Funeral Home in Waldorf on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was held Monday, November 9, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Waldorf, with interment at Trinity Memorial Gardens. on November 17, 2009.
1
Family 1 | Barbara Unknown |
Marriage* | Lewis Raye Vest married Barbara Unknown.1 |
Family 2 | Dorothy Virginia Richards |
Divorce* | Lewis Raye Vest and Dorothy Virginia Richards were divorced.7 |
Marriage* | Lewis Raye Vest married Dorothy Virginia Richards on November 23, 1955.3,4,5 |
Children | - Lewis Raye Vest Jr.3,4,7,1
- Virginia Lee Vest3,4,1
- Douglas Elmer Vest4,1 b. December 5, 1965, d. December 7, 1965
- Raymond Earl Vest3,4,1
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Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lewis Raye Vest obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Stewart Vest obituary in the Jan 8, 2022 edition.
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [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 Irene Vest Bandy obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S1615] Lindsay D. Vest, "Vest Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2008.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Earl Stewart Vest1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. August 11, 1935, d. January 3, 2022
Father | Harlie Conrad Vest1,2,7,8,9,6 b. March 23, 1909, d. May 14, 1935 |
Mother | Irene Vivian Yates1,2,7,8,10,9,6 b. April 23, 1912, d. March 24, 1972 |
Earl Stewart
Vest was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.
6 He was born on August 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,7,3,4,6 He married
Mamie Edyth Phillips on March 8, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
7,1,2,8,5,6 Earl Stewart Vest died on January 3, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.
6 He Earl Stewart Vest, 86 of Floyd, entered into eternal rest to join his beloved wife, Mamie Phillips Vest, on Monday, January 3, 2022. Earl, a native of Floyd, was born on August 11, 1935 to Irene Yates Vest and Harlie Conrad Vest and was raised on the family farm home place along with his grandmother, Hettie L. Yates. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis Raye Vest and Clinton Vest; and sisters-in-law, Ruth Heafner and Helen Mabry. Earl graduated from Check High School in 1952 and was married to his high school sweetheart, Mamie Phillips, on March 8, 1958. They were blessed with 56 years of marriage together. Earl worked at the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. in Roanoke, Va. for 37 years and after retirement operated his cattle farm in Floyd at the Vest family home place. Left to to honor his memory is a special friend, Sedona Marguerite Hanks; sisters-in-law, Barbara Vest and Dorothy Vest; nieces, Rebecca Heafner Schlosser (Michael), Cathy Mabry Cloninger (Alan), and Virginia Hintze (Alan); nephews, Douglas Mabry (Tami), Michael Phillips (Barbara), Terry Phillips (Wanda), Jeffrey Phillips (Jill), Lewis Ray Vest Jr., and Raymond Vest; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. on January 8, 2022.
6
Family | Mamie Edyth Phillips b. August 9, 1938, d. November 19, 2015 |
Marriage* | Earl Stewart Vest married Mamie Edyth Phillips on March 8, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,8,5,6 |
Citations
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Phillips Vest obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Stewart Vest obituary in the Jan 8, 2022 edition.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lewis Raye Vest obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Irene Vest Bandy obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
William Mitchell Conner1,2
M, b. November 6, 1854, d. August 18, 1931
Father | Jacob R. Conner1,3,4,5 b. October, 1825, d. March 9, 1912 |
Mother | Elizabeth Ann Martin1,5 b. April, 1820, d. before November 24, 1904 |
William Mitchell
Conner was born on November 6, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
6,5 He married
Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, daughter of
Samuel Poff and
Matilda E. DeWeese, on June 6, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3 William Mitchell Conner died on August 18, 1931 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.
7,4
Family | Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff b. May, 1848 |
Marriage* | William Mitchell Conner married Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on June 6, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 |
Children | - Infant Conner13
- Lucy A. Conner8,14,15 b. August, 1879, d. May 14, 1887
- James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner+9,10,16,17 b. May 25, 1880, d. May 15, 1948
- Maggie May "Madgie" Conner+9,10,16,4,17 b. January 2, 1884, d. November 12, 1944
- Minnie Matilda Conner+9,10,16,4 b. April 15, 1888, d. April 11, 1964
- Mirriam Alice Conner+10,16,4 b. August 16, 1892, d. August 17, 1979
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Citations
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [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.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
- [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
Mamie Edyth Phillips1,2,3,4
F, b. August 9, 1938, d. November 19, 2015
Mamie Edyth
Phillips was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,3 She was born on August 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,3,4 She married
Earl Stewart Vest, son of
Harlie Conrad Vest and
Irene Vivian Yates, on March 8, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
5,6,1,7,3,8 As of March 8, 1958,her married name was Vest.
5 Mamie Edyth Phillips died on November 19, 2015 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.
2,3 She Mamie Phillips Vest of Floyd and Roanoke entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 17, 2015. A native of Floyd County, she was born August 9, 1938, the youngest child of the late Deputy Sheriff William Lewis Phillips and Cordova Quesenberry Phillips. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Morris Phillips and wife, Freeda; a sister, Clarah Vae Phillips; brother-in-law, Elwood Mabry, and infant brother and beloved great nephew, David Schlosser. Left to honor her memory are her best friend and husband of 56 years, Earl Stewart Vest. She is survived by a great love of her life, granddaughter, Sedona Marguerite Hanks who brought much joy and pride. Surviving are sister and brother-in-law, George and Ruth Heafner, Helen Mabry; sister-in-law, Barbara Vest. Mamie enjoyed a long and vibrant career in advertising/design/public relations in Roanoke. Her art career was launched with an internship at Delmar Studios in Charlotte. Returning to the area to marry the love of her life, she worked as a graphic artist for Roanoke Engraving followed by employment as Director of Art Services at Brand Edmonds Advertising. At age 28, she established her independent business, Mamie Vest Associates. In addition to her agency work, she served for several years as a legislative aide in both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. She was appointed by Governor Linwood Holton to the Consumer Credit Study Commission; by Governor John Dalton to the Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion; and by Governor George Allen to the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. She served as Chairman of the Roanoke City Arts Commission and was an active member of the Roanoke City Sigh Ordinance Committee. She also served as the Roanoke Valley Coordinator for the Virginia Bicentennial Commission. During the 1970's '80s and 90s, she created and directed advertising for over 80 local, state and federal Republican political campaigns. She received the American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award in Roanoke for contributions to the industry and community, the first woman to receive the honor in Virginia. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd Sunday, November 22, 2015, followed by interment at Jacksonville Cemetery. on November 21, 2015.
3
Family | Earl Stewart Vest b. August 11, 1935, d. January 3, 2022 |
Marriage* | She married Earl Stewart Vest, son of Harlie Conrad Vest and Irene Vivian Yates, on March 8, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1,7,3,8 |
Citations
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Phillips Vest obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Stewart Vest obituary in the Jan 8, 2022 edition.
Cecil Wilson Leffler1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. February 4, 1913, d. March 15, 2003
Cecil Wilson
Leffler was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.
8,6 His Social Security Number was 231-05-5091.
9 He was born on February 4, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.
9,4,8,5,6,7 He married
Reba Mildred Vest, daughter of
James Nathan Vest and
Stella Nancy Whitenack, on August 22, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.
3 Cecil Wilson Leffler and Reba Mildred
Vest were divorced on December 6, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
3 Cecil Wilson Leffler died on March 15, 2003 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 90.
9,4,8,6,7 He LEFFLER, Cecil Wilson, 90, of Winston-Salem died early Saturday morning March 15, 2003 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Roanoke, VA Feb. 4, 1913 to William G. and Maude Ferguson Leffler. Mr. Leffler served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received a Purple Heart. He had retired from Hennis Freight Lines and was preceded in death by a son, James William "Bill" Leffler. Surviving are his wife of fifty years, Francine Tuck Leffler of the home; three daughters, Celia "Ceedi" Leffler and Linda Pittman both of Winston-Salem and Carol Fox of Louisburg; two sons, Gene Leffler of Roanoke, VA and C.P. Reekes of Lutz, FL; a sister, Doris Purser of Blackfoot, Idaho; also six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the V.F.W District 11 Memorial Honor Guard. on March 16, 2003.
7
Family | Reba Mildred Vest b. April 3, 1911, d. February 23, 1998 |
Marriage* | He married Reba Mildred Vest, daughter of James Nathan Vest and Stella Nancy Whitenack, on August 22, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 |
Divorce* | Cecil Wilson Leffler and Reba Mildred Vest were divorced on December 6, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 |
Children | - James William "Bill" Leffler+10,2,7,11,12 b. December 12, 1932, d. March 16, 1977
- Cecil Gene Leffler10,7 b. October 11, 1934, d. July 24, 2009
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Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Gene Leffler obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
- [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.
- [S3849] Parklawn Memorial Park, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Wilson Leffler obituary in the Mar 16, 2003 edition.
- [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Vest Leffler Inge obituary in the Feb 24, 1998 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Lucy Byer Muncy1,2,3,4,5
F, b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
Father | Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy3,2,6,7,8,4 b. March 4, 1849, d. July 18, 1934 |
Mother | LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner2,3,6,7,8,4 b. February 1, 1856, d. June 27, 1930 |
Lucy Byer
Muncy was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
9,1,2,4,5 She was born on November 25, 1879 at Virginia; The Floyd Co. Index has a birth date of Nov 26, 1880.
9,1,2,8,4 She married
Robert Lee Vest, son of
William F. Vest and
Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on January 5, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,10,2,4 As of January 5, 1904,her married name was Vest.
3 Lucy Byer Muncy died on December 5, 1959 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.
9,1,2,4,5 She Mrs. Lucy Byer Vest, 80, died Saturday at her home at Check. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Santis Poff, Mrs. Vida Atkins and Mrs. Lewis Lovern, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Leonard Craighead, Copper Hill; Mrs. Lewis Crouch, Check; four sons, Elliott Vest, Roanoke; Allen Vest, Lynn Haven; Otis Vest, Copper Hill; Ollie Vest, Check; three sisters, Mrs. B. N. Poff, Princeton, W.Va; Mrs. Jesse Stanley, Roanoke; Mrs. Herbert Mullens; three brothers, Kyle Muncy, Roanoke; Wade Muncy, Draper, N.C; Lee Muncy, Draper; 16 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery. on December 7, 1959.
5
Family | Robert Lee Vest b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Marriage* | Lucy Byer Muncy married Robert Lee Vest, son of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on January 5, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10,2,4 |
Children | - Bertie Beatrice Vest+17,2,12,13,18 b. October 18, 1904, d. December 1, 1991
- Bessie Alice Vest19,2,17,12,13,4,20 b. August 6, 1906, d. November 29, 1998
- Sherman Byer Vest17,2 b. October 5, 1908, d. June 30, 1909
- Ollie Lee Vest+21,17,22,2,13,14,15,5,23,4,24 b. July 31, 1911, d. October 28, 1981
- Vida Alma Vest17,2,13,14,24,20,5,23,4 b. October 28, 1912, d. April 22, 1997
- William Elliott Vest+17,2,13,14,15,4,24,20,25,5,23 b. December 4, 1915, d. November 26, 1988
- Otis Doctor Vest26,17,2,21,13,14,16,5,23,4,24 b. February 14, 1918, d. March 30, 1976
- Allen Demeris Vest+17,21,2,14,15,5,23,20 b. July 12, 1920, d. August 18, 1994
- Annie Rene Vest+17,2,14,15,25,23,4,20 b. September 26, 1922, d. January 30, 1992
- Elizabeth Virginia Vest17,2,14,15,25,16,23 b. December 13, 1926, d. August 7, 2015
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Citations
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Byer Vest obituary in the Dec 7, 1959 edition.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [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.
- [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.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [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.
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
Bertie Beatrice Vest1,2
F, b. October 18, 1904, d. December 1, 1991
Father | Robert Lee Vest3,4,5,1,2 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy3,4,5,1,2 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
Bertie Beatrice
Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
6,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-9820.
9 She was born on October 18, 1904 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.
9,4,2 As of October 16, 1929,her married name was Poff.
2 She married
Santis "Bud" Poff, son of
James Fleming Poff and
Minnie Bell McNeil, on October 16, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.
8,7,10,4,11,12,2 Bertie Beatrice Vest died on December 1, 1991 at Virginia at age 87.
9,6 She Mrs. Bertie Vest Poff, age 87, of Roanoke, died Sunday. Mrs. Poff was the widow of Santis (Bud) Poff and is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Betty Poff, Salem; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Ben Campbell, Salem; Shirley and Wayne Montgomery, Blue Ridge; Nellie and James Stanley, Roanoke; a brother, Allen Vest, Floyd County; four sisters, Bessie McDonald, Floyd County; Vida Adkins, Vinton; Anna Rene Lovern, Roanoke County; Virginia Crouch, Roanoke; 14 grandchildren, Marla Bohling, Susan Ferguson, Natalie Rohaley, Karen Campbell, Jeff Montgomery, Barry Campbell, Denise Matze, Julie Poff, Greg Montgomery, Rhonda Stanley, Lisa Stanley, Kevin Campbell, Alyson Montgomery, James Alan Stanley and six great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County, Va. on December 3, 1991.
8
Family | Santis "Bud" Poff b. November 25, 1903, d. October 18, 1975 |
Marriage* | Bertie Beatrice Vest married Santis "Bud" Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Bell McNeil, on October 16, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,7,10,4,11,12,2 |
Children | - Charles Irvin Poff16,17,12 b. July 25, 1934, d. May 5, 1935
- Alvin Lee Poff+8,10,4,16,14,17,18,15 b. April 21, 1937, d. February 4, 2016
- Bonnie Sue Poff+8,10,4,16,14,17,18,15,19 b. December 21, 1939, d. September 25, 2007
- Shirley June Poff8,10,4,16,17,18,15
- Nellie Ann Poff+8,10,4,16,17,15 b. August 18, 1947, d. January 27, 2015
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Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Vest Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 1991 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Santis Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
- [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Campbell obituary in the Sep 26, 2007 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Bessie Alice Vest1,2
F, b. August 6, 1906, d. November 29, 1998
Father | Robert Lee Vest1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
Bessie Alice
Vest married
Thomas Albert McDonald.
9,10,3,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-16-5263.
11 Bessie Alice Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
9,12,13,7 Her married name was McDonald. She was born on August 6, 1906 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.
13,7,14,11 She married
Jessie Leonard Craighead, son of
Charles Otey Craighead and
Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,15,9,16,3 As of January 30, 1928,her married name was Craighead. Bessie Alice Vest died on November 29, 1998 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.
11,9,12,13,7 She McDONALD, Bessie Vest Craighead, 92, of Copper Hill, died at her home Sunday night, November 29, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard Craighead and Thomas McDonald. Surviving is one sister, Virginia Crouch, Roanoke; stepson and step-grandson, Thomas McDonald and Thomas McDonald, III, Little Rock, Ark; also several nieces and nephews. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. on December 2, 1998.
9
Family 2 | Jessie Leonard Craighead b. April 10, 1907, d. May 2, 1979 |
Marriage* | Bessie Alice Vest married Jessie Leonard Craighead, son of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,15,9,16,3 |
Citations
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [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.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Vest Craighead McDonald obituary in the Dec 2, 1998 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas Albert McDonald obituary in an undated edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [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, Funeral pamphlet for Jessie Leonard Craighead.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jessie Leonard Craighead obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Sherman Byer Vest1,2,3
M, b. October 5, 1908, d. June 30, 1909
Sherman Byer
Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3 He was born on October 5, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3,4 He died on June 30, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3
Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
Ollie Lee Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
M, b. July 31, 1911, d. October 28, 1981
Father | Robert Lee Vest2,11,4,12,13,14,15,16,7,9 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy2,11,4,12,13,14,15,17,16,7,9 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
His Social Security Number was 224-16-7166.
18 Ollie Lee
Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3,5,7,10 He was born on July 31, 1911 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,18,2,3,4,5,12,7,8,9 He married
Christine Jeanette Light, daughter of
Brownlow Light and
Ardella "Della" Prillaman, on January 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,1,4,12,6,7,10 Ollie Lee Vest died on October 28, 1981 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.
1,3,5,12,7,10 He Ollie Lee Vest, age 70, died at his home Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Christine Light Vest; three sons, Robert Irvin (Bobby) Vest, Roger L. Vest, Daniel Brown Vest, all of Check; two grandsons, Robert Vest, Jr., James Lee Vest, both of Check; five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Craighead of Copper Hill; Mrs. Bertie Poff, Mrs. Virginia Crouch, Mrs. Annarene Lovern, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Vida Adkins of Vinton; two brothers, Elliott Vest of Roanoke; Allen Vest of Virginia Beach. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on October 30, 1981.
10
Family | Christine Jeanette Light b. April 6, 1922, d. August 20, 2018 |
Marriage* | Ollie Lee Vest married Christine Jeanette Light, daughter of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman, on January 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,12,6,7,10 |
Children | - Robert Irving "Bobby" Vest Sr.1,19,4,12,6,10
- Roger Lee Vest1,4,12,6,10
- Daniel Brown Vest1,4,12,6,10,20
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Citations
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ollie Lee Vest.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 1981 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [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.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Byer Vest obituary in the Dec 7, 1959 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Vida Alma Vest1,2,3
F, b. October 28, 1912, d. April 22, 1997
Father | Robert Lee Vest4,5,6,7,8,3,9,10 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy4,5,6,7,8,3,11,9,10 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
Vida Alma
Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,4,10,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9430.
12 She married
Unknown Adkins.
4 Her married name was Adkins.
4 Vida Alma Vest was born on October 28, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,4,2,12,5,8,3,10 She died on April 22, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.
1,4,2,10 She ADKINS, Vida Vest, 84, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 1997. Mrs. Adkins was born October 28, 1912 to the late Robert (Bob Lee) and Lucy B. Vest. She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church and Local I.L.G.W.U. 400 Union. She was a retired employee of Kenrose Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Sherman Byer Vest, Ollie L. Vest, Elliot Vest, Otis Vest and Allen D. Vest, two sisters, Bertie V. Poff and Annie Rene Lovern. Surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Bessie Craighead McDonald, Copper Hill, Elizabeth Virginia and Lewis W. Crouch, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Christine Vest, Check, Eloise Vest, Copper Hill; a brother-in-law, Lewis P. Lovern; also surviving are a dear friend, Florence Thompson; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on April 23, 1997.
4
Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Byer Vest obituary in the Dec 7, 1959 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
William Elliott Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
M, b. December 4, 1915, d. November 26, 1988
Father | Robert Lee Vest9,1,10,11,12,4,13,7,8,14 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy9,1,10,11,12,4,13,7,8,15,14 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
His Social Security Number was 229-01-5000.
16 William Elliott
Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
17,2,4,18 He was born on December 4, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1916.
1,16,4,13,5,6,7,18 He married
Florence Lucille Hurst, daughter of
Jacob Wesley "Jake" Hurst and
Clytie Cleolie "Ora" Craighead, on December 10, 1955 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
1,2,3,4,8 William Elliott Vest died on November 26, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.
16,2,4,6,18 He William Elliott Vest, age 72, of Vinton, died Saturday, November 26, 1988. He was a retired crane operator and member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 158. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Hurst Vest. Surviving are two sons, William W. Vest, Marietta, Ohio; Thomas D. Vest, Copper Hill; four daughters, Connie V. Marsh, Daleville; Cathy V. Atkins, Cynthia V. Patsel, Becky V. Owen, all of Roanoke; one brother, Allen D. Vest, Virginia Beach; five sisters, Birtie Poff, Anna Rene Lovern, Virginia Crouch, all Roanoke; Bessie Craighead McDonald, Copper Hill; Vida Adkins, Vinton; six grandchildren. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on November 28, 1988.
2
Family | Florence Lucille Hurst b. February 19, 1925, d. December 5, 1977 |
Marriage* | William Elliott Vest married Florence Lucille Hurst, daughter of Jacob Wesley "Jake" Hurst and Clytie Cleolie "Ora" Craighead, on December 10, 1955 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,8 |
Children | - Connie Jeanette Vest20,1,21,22,2,3
- Cathy Arlene Vest+20,1,21,22,2,3,8 b. May 9, 1952, d. January 30, 2014
- Cynthia Lynn Vest20,1,22,2,3,8
- Becky Diane Vest20,1,22,3,8
- William Wesley Vest20,1,21,22,2,3,4 b. April 29, 1961, d. July 21, 1994
- Thomas Dale Vest+20,1,21,22,2,3,8 b. September 22, 1965, d. January 1, 2025
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Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Elliott Vest obituary in the Nov 28, 1988 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Lucille Hurst Vest obituary in the Dec 7, 1977 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Byer Vest obituary in the Dec 7, 1959 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Wesley Vest obituary in the Jul 23, 1994 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cathy Arlene Vest Atkins obituary in the Feb 1, 2014 edition.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Thomas Dale Vest obituary.
Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff1
F, b. May, 1848
Sarah A. "Amanda"
Poff was born in May, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3 She married
George C. Shank, son of
Lewis R. Shank and
Sarah "Sally" Smith, on February 9, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 As of February 9, 1867,her married name was Shank. Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff married
William Mitchell Conner, son of
Jacob R. Conner and
Elizabeth Ann Martin, on June 6, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 As of June 6, 1878,her married name was Conner.
Family 2 | William Mitchell Conner b. November 6, 1854, d. August 18, 1931 |
Marriage* | Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff married William Mitchell Conner, son of Jacob R. Conner and Elizabeth Ann Martin, on June 6, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Children | - Infant Conner9
- Lucy A. Conner5,10,11 b. August, 1879, d. May 14, 1887
- James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner+6,3,12,8,13 b. May 25, 1880, d. May 15, 1948
- Maggie May "Madgie" Conner+6,3,12,8,13 b. January 2, 1884, d. November 12, 1944
- Minnie Matilda Conner+6,3,12,8 b. April 15, 1888, d. April 11, 1964
- Mirriam Alice Conner+3,12,8 b. August 16, 1892, d. August 17, 1979
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [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.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
- [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
Otis Doctor Vest1,2,3,4
M, b. February 14, 1918, d. March 30, 1976
Father | Robert Lee Vest5,6,2,1,3,4,7,8,9 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy5,6,1,2,3,4,10,11,7,8,9 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
Otis Doctor
Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
8,12,13,14 His Social Security Number was 224-18-3130.
15 He was born on February 14, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
5,2,1,8,12,16,14,15,9 He married
Mary Eloise Perdue, daughter of
Cromer Floyd Perdue and
Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,5,1,17,8,13 Otis Doctor Vest died on March 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.
8,12,13,14,18 He Otis D. Vest, age 58, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Perdue Vest, Copper Hill; three brothers, Ollie L. Vest, Check; William Elliot Vest, Roanoke; Allen D. Vest, Virginia Beach; five sisters, Mrs. Bertie B. Poff, Mrs. Vida A. Adkins, Mrs. Annie Rene Loverne, Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Crouch, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Bessie A. Craighead, Copper Hill. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on March 31, 1976.
13
Family | Mary Eloise Perdue b. June 18, 1923, d. October 29, 2013 |
Marriage* | Otis Doctor Vest married Mary Eloise Perdue, daughter of Cromer Floyd Perdue and Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,1,17,8,13 |
Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [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.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Byer Vest obituary in the Dec 7, 1959 edition.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Otis D. Vest obituary in the Mar 31, 1976 edition.
- [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [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.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Eloise Perdue Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
Allen Demeris Vest1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. July 12, 1920, d. August 18, 1994
Father | Robert Lee Vest7,3,1,8,9,10,4 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy7,1,3,8,9,11,10,4 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
Allen Demeris
Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "US Army WWII."
12,13,2 His Social Security Number was 224-18-0625.
4 He was born on July 12, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
13,2,3,1,4,5,6,14 He married
Nancy Arlene Young, daughter of
Artis L. Young and
Sallie Mae Turner, on July 3, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 Allen Demeris Vest and Nancy Arlene
Young were divorced on November 20, 1974 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
15 Allen Demeris Vest died on August 18, 1994 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 74.
12,13,2,3,4,16,14 He VEST, Allen Demeris, 74, of Copper Hill and Va. Beach, died Thursday, August 18, 1994, at the home of his daughter in Va. Beach. He was a veteran of WWII and a retiree of Kitchen Equipment Co. of Virginia Beach, with 30 years of service. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Ronald C. Reagan, Virginia Beach, Deborah and Michael A. Spaulding, Ahoskie, N. C; two grandchildren, Aaron Allen Reagan and Alicia Raylene Reagan, both of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Bessie Craighead McDonald, Copper Hill, Vida Atkins, Vinton and Virginia Crouch, Roanoke. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home Floyd, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on August 20, 1994.
12
Family | Nancy Arlene Young b. January 12, 1929, d. February 9, 2001 |
Marriage* | Allen Demeris Vest married Nancy Arlene Young, daughter of Artis L. Young and Sallie Mae Turner, on July 3, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Allen Demeris Vest and Nancy Arlene Young were divorced on November 20, 1974 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.15 |
Children | - Deborah Vest3
- Patricia Darlene Vest12,3,17
|
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Byer Vest obituary in the Dec 7, 1959 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen Demeris Vest obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Annie Rene Vest1,2,3,4
F, b. September 26, 1922, d. January 30, 1992
Father | Robert Lee Vest5,6,7,8,2,9,3,4 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy5,6,7,8,2,9,3,4 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
Annie Rene
Vest was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.
1,3,10 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-3329.
11 She was born on September 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
11,6,2,12,3,4 She married
Lewis Palmer Lovern on May 30, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.
1,6,2,3 As of May 30, 1944,her married name was Lovern.
2 Annie Rene Vest died on January 30, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.
1,6,3 She Mrs. Annie Rene Lovern, age 69 of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 30, 1992. Mrs. Lovern was a member of Mayflower Hills Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lewis P. Lovern of Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-law, Marvin L. Lovern of Germantown, Md; Grover L. and Martha Lovern of Roanoke; two daughters and son-in-law, Robin A. Ballinger of Roanoke; Linda R. and Billy McMinis of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Wendy, Lee, Kevin, Jimmy, David and Sarah; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie McDonald of Copper Hill; Mrs. Vida Adkins of Vinton; Mrs. Virginia Crouch of Roanoke; a brother, Allen Vest of Floyd; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 1992, at 11:00 a.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Gene M. Hagenberger, Jr. officiating with burial to follow in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on January 31, 1992.
1
Family | Lewis Palmer Lovern b. October 10, 1923, d. April 30, 2003 |
Marriage* | Annie Rene Vest married Lewis Palmer Lovern on May 30, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,3 |
Children | - Marvin Lewis Lovern+13,1,14,15 b. July 14, 1947, d. December 2, 2016
- Grover Lee Lovern Sr.13,1,6,14,2,15
- Robin Ann Lovern13,1,6,14,2,15
- Linda Rena "Lynn" Lovern13,1,6,14,2,15 b. July 15, 1960, d. May 3, 2019
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Rene Lovern obitutary in the Jan 31, 1992 edition.
- [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.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis P. Lovern obitutary in the May 1, 2003 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lewis Lovern obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Linda Rena Lovern McMinis obituary.
Elizabeth Virginia Vest1,2
F, b. December 13, 1926, d. August 7, 2015
Father | Robert Lee Vest3,4,5,6,2,7 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943 |
Mother | Lucy Byer Muncy3,4,5,6,2,8,7 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959 |
Elizabeth Virginia
Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
9,10 She was born on December 13, 1926 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.
4,2,11 As of June 27, 1953,her married name was Crouch.
2 She married
Lewis William "Pete" Crouch on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.
1,3,4,9,2 Elizabeth Virginia Vest died on August 7, 2015 at Virginia at age 88.
9 She Elizabeth Vest Crouch, 88, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis William Crouch; sisters, Birtie, Bessie, Vida, and Anna Rene; and brothers, Allen, Otis, Elliot, and Sherman. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Christine Vest; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be held at the Wilson Cemetery. The family would like to say thank you to the staff and special nurses of Springtree Health & Rehab in Roanoke. on August 8, 2015.
9
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis William Crouch obit in the Apr 9, 2000 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 13, 1943 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Vest Crouch obituary in the Aug 8, 2015 edition.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Santis "Bud" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. November 25, 1903, d. October 18, 1975
Father | James Fleming Poff4,5,7,8 b. March 19, 1866, d. March 8, 1943 |
Mother | Minnie Bell McNeil4,5,7,8 b. January 8, 1868, d. April 19, 1942 |
His Social Security Number was 225-10-9104.
9 Santis "Bud"
Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
10,1,2,7 He Santis (Bud) Poff, age 71, of 902 Bridge Street, S.W., died Saturday morning in a Salem hospital. He was a retired employee with Southern Varnish Company. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertie Vest Poff; one son, Alvin Lee Poff, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Ben (Bonnie) Campbell and Mrs. Ronnie (Nellie) Stanley, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Wayne (Shirley) Montgomery, Blue Ridge; three sisters, Mrs. Levia Reynolds, Mrs. Hallie Booth, both of Salem; Mrs. Lacy Rice, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bettie Poff; also 11 grandchildren, Miss Marla, Denise and Julie Poff, Miss Susan and Karen Campbell, Barry and Kevin Campbell, Miss Natalie, Jeff and Greg Montgomery, and Miss Rhonda Stanley. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 21, 1 p.m., from the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Ned W. Crumpacker and Dr. Allen D. Pugh officiating. Internement will be in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County.
2 He was born on November 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
9,7,8 He married
Bertie Beatrice Vest, daughter of
Robert Lee Vest and
Lucy Byer Muncy, on October 16, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.
11,1,2,3,12,7,8 Santis "Bud" Poff died on October 18, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.
9,2,7
Family | Bertie Beatrice Vest b. October 18, 1904, d. December 1, 1991 |
Marriage* | Santis "Bud" Poff married Bertie Beatrice Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on October 16, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,1,2,3,12,7,8 |
Children | - Charles Irvin Poff15,16,7 b. July 25, 1934, d. May 5, 1935
- Alvin Lee Poff+11,2,3,15,13,16,17,14 b. April 21, 1937, d. February 4, 2016
- Bonnie Sue Poff+11,2,3,15,13,16,17,14,18 b. December 21, 1939, d. September 25, 2007
- Shirley June Poff11,2,3,15,16,17,14
- Nellie Ann Poff+11,2,3,15,16,14 b. August 18, 1947, d. January 27, 2015
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Citations
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Santis Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [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.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Vest Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 1991 edition.
- [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Campbell obituary in the Sep 26, 2007 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Jessie Leonard Craighead1,2,3,4,5
M, b. April 10, 1907, d. May 2, 1979
Father | Charles Otey Craighead3,6,7,8 b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959 |
Mother | Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson3,7,8 b. July 28, 1867, d. January 23, 1931 |
Jessie Leonard
Craighead was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,9,10,2,11,4 His Social Security Number was 226-14-2740.
1 He Jessie Leonard Craighead, age 72, died in a Roanoke hospital Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bessie Vest Craighead, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Wilson, Copper Hill; Mrs. Clara Harmon, Stuart; three brothers, George A. Craighead, Roanoke; Roscoe Craighead, Stuart; Carl Craighead, Glade Spring. Internment in the Wilson Cemetery.
2 He was born on April 10, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
12,1,9,10,4,5 He married
Bessie Alice Vest, daughter of
Robert Lee Vest and
Lucy Byer Muncy, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,1,13,2,11 Jessie Leonard Craighead died on May 2, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.
1,9,10,2,4
Family | Bessie Alice Vest b. August 6, 1906, d. November 29, 1998 |
Marriage* | Jessie Leonard Craighead married Bessie Alice Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,13,2,11 |
Citations
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jessie Leonard Craighead.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jessie Leonard Craighead obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Craighead obituary in the Sep 5, 1959 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Vest Craighead McDonald obituary in the Dec 2, 1998 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Christine Jeanette Light1,2
F, b. April 6, 1922, d. August 20, 2018
Father | Brownlow Light3,4,5,6,7,1 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947 |
Mother | Ardella "Della" Prillaman8,3,4,5,6,7,1 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968 |
Christine Jeanette
Light was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 She was born on April 6, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2 She married
Ollie Lee Vest, son of
Robert Lee Vest and
Lucy Byer Muncy, on January 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,9,4,10,1,11,12 As of January 19, 1946,her married name was Vest. Christine Jeanette Light died on August 20, 2018 at Virginia at age 96.
1 She Christine Jeanette Light Vest went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 20, 2018. She was 96 years young. A resident of Check her whole life, Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Lee Vest, whom she married in 1946; parents Prof. Brownlow and Ardella Prillaman Light; brothers, Harris Hart, Julian Nelson, Irving Binford and Ralph Emerson Light; sisters, Corinne Martha Light McNeil and Evelyn Light Shank. She is survived by sons, Robert Irving (Kathy), Roger Lee, Daniel Brown (Kirsten) Vest; grandchildren, Robert Irving Jr. (Melinda), James Lee (Kristy), Paul Alfred (Scarlett), Ian Edward (fiancé Olivia Goodson), Ragan Christine Vest; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Eli and Ava Leigh Vest; nieces and nephews, Lois McNeil Basham, Louise McNeil Shank, Maynard McNeil, Sadie Shank Benn, David Shank and Leslie Light Burton as well as many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Christine loved life on the farm and spent countless hours walking the hills checking on her cows, tending to her huge gardens, canning the bounty from those gardens, enjoying the beautiful flowers she and Roger planted around the house, and watching the hummingbirds and occasional orioles that came because of the flowers. She took great pleasure in cooking and especially loved making fried apple pies for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment to follow at the Wilson Cemetery in Check. The family would especially like to thank Carilion Clinic Hospice and Home Health for their tender care of Christine and help to our family during the past week. on August 23, 2018.
1
Family | Ollie Lee Vest b. July 31, 1911, d. October 28, 1981 |
Marriage* | Christine Jeanette Light married Ollie Lee Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on January 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,4,10,1,11,12 |
Children | - Robert Irving "Bobby" Vest Sr.9,13,4,10,1,12
- Roger Lee Vest9,4,10,1,12
- Daniel Brown Vest9,4,10,1,12,14
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ollie Lee Vest.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Lee Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 1981 edition.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Brownlow Light1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
Brownlow
Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
6 He was born on November 21, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
6 He married
Ardella "Della" Prillaman, daughter of
Jacob Prillaman and
Martha Gray, on November 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,7,3 Brownlow Light died on October 26, 1947 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.
6
Family | Ardella "Della" Prillaman b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968 |
Marriage* | Brownlow Light married Ardella "Della" Prillaman, daughter of Jacob Prillaman and Martha Gray, on November 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,3 |
Children | - Corinne Martha Light+7,12,9,13,6 b. January 22, 1901, d. September 7, 1989
- Evelyn Light+14,7,2,12,9,5,13 b. October 18, 1903, d. April 6, 2001
- Harris Hart Light7,3,12,9,5,13,15,6 b. March 27, 1906, d. December 6, 1988
- Julian Nelson Light7,3,12,9,5,13,6 b. January 31, 1909, d. October 15, 1981
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Light+7,3,12,5,13,15 b. December 9, 1911, d. December 1, 2006
- Irving Binford Light7,12,5,10,11,13,15,6 b. October 7, 1915, d. August 29, 1940
- Christine Jeanette Light+16,7,12,10,11,13 b. April 6, 1922, d. August 20, 2018
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Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From an article about the appointments of Simpsons Postmasters in the Aug 16, 1979 edtion.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [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.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Light Shank obituary in the Apr 7, 2001 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Ardella "Della" Prillaman1,2,3,4,5
F, b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
Father | Jacob Prillaman6,2,4,5 b. September 25, 1828, d. December 9, 1891 |
Mother | Martha Gray6,2,4,5 b. December 14, 1837, d. December 25, 1905 |
Ardella "Della"
Prillaman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
1,5 She FLOYD - Ardella Prillaman Light, 90, widow of Brownlow Light, died Friday at her home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ollie Vest, Mrs. Minor McNeil, Mrs. Tonsa Shank, Check; three sons, Harris Light, Christiansburg, Julian Light, Danville, Ralph Light, Tarrytown, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are being made by Wood Funeral Home.
3 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1312.
7 She was born on January 14, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,2,7,5 She married
Brownlow Light, son of
Samuel Jackson Light Jr. and
Salina Elizabeth Link, on November 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,6,3 As of November 1, 1899,her married name was Light. Ardella "Della" Prillaman died on January 26, 1968 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.
1,5
Family | Brownlow Light b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947 |
Marriage* | Ardella "Della" Prillaman married Brownlow Light, son of Samuel Jackson Light Jr. and Salina Elizabeth Link, on November 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,3 |
Children | - Corinne Martha Light+1,6,14,10,15,5 b. January 22, 1901, d. September 7, 1989
- Evelyn Light+16,1,6,2,14,10,11,15 b. October 18, 1903, d. April 6, 2001
- Harris Hart Light1,6,3,14,10,11,15,17,5 b. March 27, 1906, d. December 6, 1988
- Julian Nelson Light1,6,3,14,10,11,15,5 b. January 31, 1909, d. October 15, 1981
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Light+1,6,3,14,11,15,17 b. December 9, 1911, d. December 1, 2006
- Irving Binford Light6,14,11,12,13,15,17,5 b. October 7, 1915, d. August 29, 1940
- Christine Jeanette Light+1,18,6,14,12,13,15 b. April 6, 1922, d. August 20, 2018
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Citations
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [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.
- [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.
- [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Light Shank obituary in the Apr 7, 2001 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Unknown Adkins1
M
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
George C. Shank1
M, b. circa 1849, d. October 24, 1870
George C.
Shank was born circa 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2,1 He married
Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, daughter of
Samuel Poff and
Matilda E. DeWeese, on February 9, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
2 George C. Shank died on October 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of inflamation of bowels.
3
Citations
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.