William Mitchell Conner1,2

M, b. November 6, 1854, d. August 18, 1931
FatherJacob R. Conner1,3,4,5 b. October, 1825, d. March 9, 1912
MotherElizabeth 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

Census Records

1860Dwelling 623, Giles Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 150, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 364, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 251, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 5, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 60, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEmunerated in the household of his son-in-law George Willis12

Occupation

1880Laborer8
1900Day laborer10
1910Farmer11

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

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  14. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  15. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [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

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Phillips Vest obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [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

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Gene Leffler obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [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.
  6. [S3849] Parklawn Memorial Park, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Wilson Leffler obituary in the Mar 16, 2003 edition.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Vest Leffler Inge obituary in the Feb 24, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lucy Byer Muncy1,2,3,4

F, b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
FatherJubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy3,2,5,6,7,4 b. March 14, 1849, d. 1934
MotherLeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner2,3,5,6,7,4 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.8,1,2,4 She was born on November 25, 1879 at Virginia; The Floyd Co. Index has a birth date of Nov 26, 1880.8,1,2,7,4 She married Robert Lee Vest, son of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on January 5, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,2,4 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 80.8,1,2,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 484, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 72, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 162, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

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.3,9,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bertie B. Vest1

F, b. October 18, 1904, d. December 1, 1991
FatherRobert Lee Vest2,3,4,1 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy2,3,4,1 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
     Bertie B. Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-9820.8 She was born on October 18, 1904 at Virginia.8,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Poff.9 She married Santis "Bud" Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, circa 1929.7,6,10,3,9,11,12 Bertie B. Vest died on December 1, 1991 at Virginia at age 87.8,5 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. Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 1991 with Rev. Gene Hagenberger officiating. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County, Va. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on December 3, 1991.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 359, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 198, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Santis "Bud" Poff b. November 25, 1903, d. October 18, 1975
Marriage*Bertie B. Vest married Santis "Bud" Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, circa 1929.7,6,10,3,9,11,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Vest Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 1991 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Santis Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Campbell obituary in the Sep 26, 2007 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bessie Aldise Vest1,2

F, b. August 6, 1906, d. November 29, 1998
FatherRobert Lee Vest1,2,3,4,5 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy1,2,3,4,5 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
     Bessie Aldise Vest married Thomas Albert McDonald.6,7,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-16-5263.8 Bessie Aldise Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,9,10 Her married name was McDonald. She was born on August 6, 1906 at Virginia; The Craghead and Iddings books have a birth date of Aug 13, 1906.8,10,2 She married Jessie Leonard Craighead, son of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,6,12,2 As of January 30, 1928,her married name was Craighead. Bessie Aldise Vest died on November 29, 1998 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.8,6,9,10 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. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home. on December 2, 1998.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 34, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 28, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Telephone company switchboard operator13
1940Operator14

Family 1

Thomas Albert McDonald b. January 13, 1909, d. February 24, 1988
Marriage*Bessie Aldise Vest married Thomas Albert McDonald.6,7,2 

Family 2

Jessie Leonard Craighead b. April 10, 1907, d. May 2, 1979
Marriage*Bessie Aldise Vest married Jessie Leonard Craighead, son of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,6,12,2 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Vest Craighead McDonald obituary in the Dec 2, 1998 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas Albert McDonald obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jessie Leonard Craighead.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jessie Leonard Craighead obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [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
FatherRobert Lee Vest2,4 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy2,4 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
     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

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Ollie Lee Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 31, 1911, d. October 28, 1981
FatherRobert Lee Vest2,7,4,8,9,10,11 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy2,7,4,8,9,10,11 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
     Ollie Lee Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 His Social Security Number was 224-16-7166.12 He was born on July 31, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,2,3,4,5,8 He married Christine Jeanette Light, daughter of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman, on January 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,8,6 Ollie Lee Vest died on October 28, 1981 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.1,3,5,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer10
1940Farm laborer11
1946Farmer2

Family

Christine Jeanette Light b. April 7, 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.2,1,4,8,6 
Children
  • Robert Irving "Bobby" Vest Sr.1,13,4,8,6
  • Roger Lee Vest1,4,8,6
  • Daniel Brown Vest1,4,8,6

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ollie Lee Vest.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Vida Alma Vest1,2,3

F, b. October 28, 1912, d. April 22, 1997
FatherRobert Lee Vest4,5,6,7,8,3 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy4,5,6,7,8,3 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 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9430.9 She married Raymond Adkins.10,1,11 Her married name was Adkins.12 Vida Alma Vest was born on October 28, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,9,5,8,3 She died on April 22, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.1,4,2,13 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. The Rev. Charles Hoffler will officiate. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on April 23, 1997.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 82, District 13-26, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia12

Family

Raymond Adkins b. circa 1913
Marriage*Vida Alma Vest married Raymond Adkins.10,1,11 

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Vest Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 1991 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Rene Lovern obitutary in the Jan 31, 1992 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Elliott Vest1

M, b. December 4, 1915, d. November 26, 1988
FatherRobert Lee Vest2,1,3,4,5 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy2,1,3,4,5 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
     William Elliott Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 229-01-5000.7 He married Florence Lucille Hurst, daughter of Jacob Wesley "Jake" Hurst and Clytie Cleolie "Ora" Craighead.1 William Elliott Vest was born on December 4, 1915 at Virginia.1,7 He died on November 26, 1988 at age 72.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Farm laborer5

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.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Wesley Vest obituary in the Jul 23, 1994 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cathy Arlene Vest Atkins obituary in the Feb 1, 2014 edition.

Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff1

F, b. May, 1848
FatherSamuel Poff1,2 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese1,2 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     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.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 369, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 157, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 364, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 251, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 5, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family 1

George C. Shank b. circa 1849, d. October 24, 1870
Marriage*Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff married George C. Shank, son of Lewis R. Shank and Sarah "Sally" Smith, on February 9, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  11. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Doctor Otis Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. February 14, 1918, d. March 30, 1958
FatherRobert Lee Vest5,6,2,1,3,4 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy5,6,1,2,3,4 b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
     Doctor Otis Vest was born on February 14, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,1 He married Mary Eloise Perdue, daughter of Cromer Floyd Perdue and Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,1,7 Doctor Otis Vest died on March 30, 1958 at Virginia at age 40.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Mary Eloise Perdue b. June 18, 1923, d. October 29, 2013
Marriage*Doctor Otis Vest married Mary Eloise Perdue, daughter of Cromer Floyd Perdue and Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,1,7 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Eloise Perdue Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.

Allen Demeris Vest1,2,3

M, b. July 12, 1920, d. August 18, 1994
FatherRobert Lee Vest4,3,1,5,6 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy4,1,3,5,6 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."7,8,2 He was born on July 12, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,3,1 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 died on August 18, 1994 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 74.7,8,2,3 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, 1994.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Telephone lineman6

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 
Children
  • Deborah Vest3
  • Patricia Darlene Vest7,3,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen Demeris Vest obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Annie Rene Vest1,2

F, b. September 26, 1922, d. January 30, 1992
FatherRobert Lee Vest3,4,5,6,2 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy3,4,5,6,2 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 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-3329.7 She was born on September 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,2 She married Lewis Palmer Lovern, son of Grover Palmer Lovern and Macy Maude Sweeny, on May 30, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 As of May 30, 1944,her married name was Lovern.2 Annie Rene Vest died on January 30, 1992 at age 69.1,4 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Lewis Palmer Lovern b. October 10, 1923, d. April 30, 2003
Marriage*Annie Rene Vest married Lewis Palmer Lovern, son of Grover Palmer Lovern and Macy Maude Sweeny, on May 30, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Rene Lovern obitutary in the Jan 31, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis P. Lovern obitutary in the May 1, 2003 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lewis Lovern obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.
  10. [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
FatherRobert Lee Vest3,4,5,6,2 b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
MotherLucy Byer Muncy3,4,5,6,2 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.7 She was born on December 13, 1926 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 As of June 27, 1953,her married name was Crouch.2 She married Lewis William "Pete" Crouch on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4,7,2 Elizabeth Virginia Vest died on August 7, 2015 at Virginia at age 88.7 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 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at the Wilson Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Agee officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family would like to say thank you to the staff and special nurses of Springtree Health & Rehab in Roanoke. on August 8, 2015.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Lewis William "Pete" Crouch b. December 31, 1934, d. April 8, 2000
Marriage*Elizabeth Virginia Vest married Lewis William "Pete" Crouch on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4,7,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis William Crouch obit in the Apr 9, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Vest Crouch obituary in the Aug 8, 2015 edition.

Santis "Bud" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 25, 1903, d. October 18, 1975
FatherJames Fleming Poff4,5,7 b. March 19, 1866, d. March 8, 1943
MotherMinnie Belle McNeil4,5,7 b. January 8, 1868, d. April 19, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-9104.8 Santis "Bud" Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,2,7 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 Virginia.8,4,7 He married Bertie B. Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, circa 1929.10,1,2,3,6,11,7 Santis "Bud" Poff died on October 18, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.8,2,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 60, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 93, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 359, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 198, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1930Hardwood company workman6
1940Wholesale hardware worker12

Family

Bertie B. Vest b. October 18, 1904, d. December 1, 1991
Marriage*Santis "Bud" Poff married Bertie B. Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, circa 1929.10,1,2,3,6,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Santis Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Vest Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 1991 edition.
  11. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Campbell obituary in the Sep 26, 2007 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Poff Stanley obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jessie Leonard Craighead1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1907, d. May 2, 1979
FatherCharles Otey Craighead3,5,6,7 b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959
MotherMary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson3,6,7 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.1,8,9,2,10,4 His Social Security Number was 226-14-2740.1 He COPPER HILL - 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. Funeral will be Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, with Elder Roy Agee officiating, with internment in the Wilson Cemetery.2 He was born on April 10, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,8,9,4 He married Bessie Aldise Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,12,2,10 Jessie Leonard Craighead died on May 2, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.1,8,9,2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 47, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 180, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 34, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 28, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farmer13
1940Telephone lineman14

Family

Bessie Aldise Vest b. August 6, 1906, d. November 29, 1998
Marriage*Jessie Leonard Craighead married Bessie Aldise Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,12,2,10 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jessie Leonard Craighead.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jessie Leonard Craighead obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Craighead obituary in the Sep 5, 1959 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Vest Craighead McDonald obituary in the Dec 2, 1998 edition.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Christine Jeanette Light1

F, b. April 7, 1922, d. August 20, 2018
FatherBrownlow Light2,3,4,5,6,1 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman7,2,3,4,5,6,1 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 7, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,9,10 She married Ollie Lee Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on January 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,3,10,1 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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 32, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 5, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

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.2,11,3,10,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  4. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ollie Lee Vest.
  12. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Brownlow Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
FatherSamuel Jackson Light Jr.2,6 b. November 1, 1828, d. June 22, 1888
MotherSalina Elizabeth Link2,6 b. June 2, 1841, d. March 6, 1915
     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

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 120, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 32, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 5, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900School teacher4
1910Public school teacher9
1920Farmer5
1921Floyd Co., VirginiaAppointed postmaster at Simpsons Post Office. Served until Nov 30, 1933.1
1930Postmaster10

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

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From an article about the appointments of Simpsons Postmasters in the Aug 16, 1979 edtion.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Light Shank obituary in the Apr 7, 2001 edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [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
FatherJacob Prillaman6,2,4,5 b. September 25, 1828, d. December 9, 1891
MotherMartha 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

Census Records

1880Dwelling 456, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 120, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 32, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 5, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

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

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Light Shank obituary in the Apr 7, 2001 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Raymond Adkins1

M, b. circa 1913
     Raymond Adkins married Vida Alma Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.2,3,4 Raymond Adkins was born circa 1913 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 82, District 13-26, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Lumber yard laborer1

Family

Vida Alma Vest b. October 28, 1912, d. April 22, 1997
Marriage*Raymond Adkins married Vida Alma Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Vest Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 1991 edition.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Rene Lovern obitutary in the Jan 31, 1992 edition.

George C. Shank1

M, b. circa 1849, d. October 24, 1870
FatherLewis R. Shank2,3 b. circa 1823
MotherSarah "Sally" Smith2,3 b. circa 1825, d. August 7, 1865
     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

Census Records

1870Dwelling 157, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1870Farm laborer1

Family

Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff b. May, 1848
Marriage*George C. Shank married Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on February 9, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Florence Lucille Hurst1

F, b. February 19, 1925, d. December 5, 1977
FatherJacob Wesley "Jake" Hurst b. August 30, 1899, d. May 24, 1969
MotherClytie Cleolie "Ora" Craighead2 b. January 7, 1907, d. August 22, 2001
     Florence Lucille Hurst married William Elliott Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1440.3 Florence Lucille Hurst was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Vest. She was born on February 19, 1925.3 She died on December 5, 1977 at age 52.3,1

Family

William Elliott Vest b. December 4, 1915, d. November 26, 1988
Marriage*She married William Elliott Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Wesley Vest obituary in the Jul 23, 1994 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cathy Arlene Vest Atkins obituary in the Feb 1, 2014 edition.

Mary Eloise Perdue1,2,3

F, b. June 18, 1923, d. October 29, 2013
FatherCromer Floyd Perdue1,2,4,5,3 b. December 16, 1894, d. November 28, 1974
MotherNancy J. "Nannie" Stump1,2,4,5,3 b. October 16, 1897, d. April 9, 1965
     Mary Eloise Perdue was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 18, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Doctor Otis Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6,3 As of October 4, 1957,her married name was Vest. Mary Eloise Perdue died on October 29, 2013 at Virginia at age 90.3 She Mary Eloise Perdue Vest, 90, of Copper Hill, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was a longtime member of the Copper Hill United Methodist Church since March 5, 1972, being baptized June 25, 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cromer and Nancy Perdue; her husband, Otis Vest; brothers, Lewis Perdue, Harry Perdue, and Carl Perdue. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Edna Perdue, Christine Vest, and Virginia Crouch; nieces and nephews, Julian and Sharon Perdue, Brenda and Terry Young, Loretta and Scott Sensabaugh, Sandra Perdue, Wesley and Dinah Perdue, Nancy and Larry McCormick and Bobby and Aimee Perdue; and many other nieces and nephews from her husband Otis Vest's side of the family; numerous great and great-great-nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mary Poff. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Maberry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Flowers would be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Copper Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Hubert R. Harman, P.O. Box 5 Check, VA 24072. on October 30, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 43, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Doctor Otis Vest b. February 14, 1918, d. March 30, 1958
Marriage*Mary Eloise Perdue married Doctor Otis Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6,3 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Eloise Perdue Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Nancy Arlene Young1,2,3

F, b. January 12, 1929, d. February 9, 2001
FatherArtis L. Young2,4,3 b. January 5, 1886, d. July 4, 1989
MotherSallie Mae Turner2,4,3 b. December 8, 1891, d. August 12, 1975
     Nancy Arlene Young was buried at Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4232.7 She was born on January 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,3 She married Allen Demeris Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on July 3, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of July 3, 1948,her married name was Vest.1 As of 1974,her married name was Cummings.8 Nancy Arlene Young married Byron Leonard Cummings Jr. in 1974 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.5,8,9 Nancy Arlene Young died on February 9, 2001 at Virginia at age 72.7,5 She Nancy Young Cummings, 72, passed away Feb. 9, 2001, in a local hospital. Mrs. Cummings was born in Floyd, Va., and retired from Roses department store. She was a member of the Chesapeake Bay Campers Club and Moose Lodge No. 1198. She is survived by her loving husband, Byron; children, Deborah Vest Spalding, husband, Michael A., of Ahoskie, N.C., Patricia Darlene Reagan, husband, Craig R., of Willis, Texas, Byron L. Cummings III, wife, Jenny, of Peabody, Mass., Sharon Kelly, husband, Stan, of Concord, N.H., Sheila Dubiel of Concord and Brenda Gunther, husband, Robert, of Beverly, Mass; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank Young of Salem, Va., Bob Young of Virginia Beach, and Keith Young, wife, Opal, of Floyd; and a siser, Catherine WIlliams of Virginia Beach. A crypt side service will be conducted by the Rev. Andrew B. Cooke Jr. on Monday at 2 p.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. in Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel. on February 11, 2001.5

Family 1

Allen Demeris Vest b. July 12, 1920, d. August 18, 1994
Marriage*She married Allen Demeris Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on July 3, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Deborah Vest10,5
  • Patricia Darlene Vest10,5,11

Family 2

Byron Leonard Cummings Jr. b. February 14, 1930, d. August 17, 2010
Marriage*Nancy Arlene Young married Byron Leonard Cummings Jr. in 1974 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.5,8,9 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Artis L. Young obituary in the Jul 6, 1989 edition.
  5. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Nancy Young Cummings obituary in the Feb 11, 2001 edition.
  6. [S2882] Princess Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=argabright&GSfn=darr&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=51530554&CRid=51745&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  9. [S10171] Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia-beach-va/rosewood-kellum-funeral-home/4489, From the Byron Leonard Cummings, Jr. obituary.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lewis Palmer Lovern1,2

M, b. October 10, 1923, d. April 30, 2003
FatherGrover Palmer Lovern3,2
MotherMacy Maude Sweeny3,2
     Lewis Palmer Lovern was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-16-2046.4 He was born on October 10, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1,2 He married Annie Rene Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on May 30, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,2 Lewis Palmer Lovern died on April 30, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.3,4 He LOVERN, Lewis P., 80, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at his home. Lewis proudly served his country during World War II while stationed in Europe and the Pacific. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Rene Lovern, a marriage that would have spanned 55 years this year. Also preceded in death by his parents, Grover Palmer Lovern and Macie Maude Sweeny Lovern; brothers, Woodrow Lovern, Bill Lovern and his twin brother, Lawrence Lovern. Mr. Lovern is survived by his sons, Marvin Lovern and wife, Luz, Grover Lovern and wife, Martha; daughters, Robin Ferguson and husband, Randy, and Linda McMinis; grandchildren, Wendy and Tip Powers, Lee and Missy, Kevin Ballander, Jimmy Ballander, David and Sara Lovern, Tyler Ferguson and Kristene Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Summer Powers, Skylar Powers and Victoria Lovern; brothers, Ralph Lovern and Carl Lovern; sisters, Addie Hunt, Frances Wimmer, Irene Meador; sisters-in-law, Elouis Vest, Christine Vest, Virginia Crouse and Virginia Lovern. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2003, 11 a.m., at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Edgar Hoover officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with the VFW performing military honors. Visitation will be be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The family would like to express their thanks to Carilion Hospice for all of their support and kindness. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel . on May 1, 2003.3

Family

Annie Rene Vest b. September 26, 1922, d. January 30, 1992
Marriage*He married Annie Rene Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on May 30, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis P. Lovern obitutary in the May 1, 2003 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Rene Lovern obitutary in the Jan 31, 1992 edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lewis Lovern obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Linda Rena Lovern McMinis obituary.

Lewis William "Pete" Crouch1,2

M, b. December 31, 1934, d. April 8, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 230-38-0113.3 Lewis William "Pete" Crouch was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 31, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Elizabeth Virginia Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5,6,2 Lewis William "Pete" Crouch died on April 8, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.1,3 He CROUCH, Lewis William, (Pete), 65, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Virginia Vest Crouch of Roanoke; two sisters, Patricia of Roanoke and Barbara Webb of Covington; a brother, James Allen Crouch of Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday at the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Virginia Crouch to assist in defraying funeral expenses. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on April 9, 2000.1

Family

Elizabeth Virginia Vest b. December 13, 1926, d. August 7, 2015
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Virginia Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5,6,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis William Crouch obit in the Apr 9, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Vest Crouch obituary in the Aug 8, 2015 edition.

Edith Lucille Vest1,2

F, b. February 4, 1919, d. July 3, 1986
FatherAndrew Jackson Vest1,3 b. October 22, 1893, d. December 21, 1925
MotherBeulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts4,1,5,3 b. September 23, 1892, d. June 2, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 224-14-1195.6 Edith Lucille Vest REDDING, Calif. - Lucille Vest Peters, 87, formerly of Floyd County, Va., died Thursday. Funeral Saturday at MacDonald Chapel, Redding.7 She was born on February 4, 1919 at West Virginia.5,1,6,2 She married Herman Turner Peters, son of Charles Arthur Peters and Arizona A. Turner, on November 27, 1937.1,3 As of November 27, 1937,her married name was Peters. Edith Lucille Vest died on July 3, 1986 at Anderson, Shasta Co., California, at age 67.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 139, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 149, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Shirt factory worker8

Family

Herman Turner Peters b. January 27, 1917, d. February 24, 2005
Marriage*Edith Lucille Vest married Herman Turner Peters, son of Charles Arthur Peters and Arizona A. Turner, on November 27, 1937.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Beulah Yeatts Poff.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucille Vest Peters obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1894] Mother Lode, From the Herman T. Peters obituiary in the Feb 27, 2005 edition.

Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 6, 1864, d. January 6, 1956
FatherPeter Robert Vest2,4 b. May 6, 1834, d. April 22, 1917
MotherCharlotte Shockey2,4 b. March 14, 1829, d. August 1, 1914
     Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He Jan. 6 - Lewis L. (Jeff) Vest, 91, died at his home in the Terry's Fork area today. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Odell Craighead Vest; a son, Robert T. Vest, Roanoke.5 He was born on December 6, 1864 at Virginia.1,3,4 He married Rowena Odell Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on December 1, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,4,7,5 Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest died on January 6, 1956 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.1,3,4,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 261, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 18, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 82, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 4, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 16, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 144, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Rowena Odell Craghead b. May 6, 1872, d. May 27, 1964
Marriage*Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest married Rowena Odell Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on December 1, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,4,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis L. Vest obituary in the Jan 7, 1956 edition.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Odell Craighead Vest obituary in the May 29, 1964 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clarence Vest obituary in the Jun 11, 1951 edition.
  18. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  19. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Ruth Mae Vest1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 7, 1920, d. November 17, 1996
FatherAndrew Jackson Vest1,6,3,4 b. October 22, 1893, d. December 21, 1925
MotherBeulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts7,8,1,6,9,3,4 b. September 23, 1892, d. June 2, 1962
     Ruth Mae Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9663.12 She was born on April 7, 1920 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,1,4,5 She married Malvin Shaw Reed, son of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on October 28, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3 As of October 28, 1939,her married name was Reed.3 Ruth Mae Vest died on November 17, 1996 at Virginia at age 76.11,12 She REED, Ruth Vest, 76, of Bent Mountain, died Sunday, November 17, 1996. Surviving are her husband, Malvin S. Reed Sr; children and spouses, Rebecca R. and John W. Sisson of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Malvin S. ("Sonny") Jr. and Betty June Reed of Fincastle, and Donna R. and Ralph S. Manning Jr. of Roanoke; grandchildren, Sandra Sisson Smith and husband Kevin and Michael T. Sisson of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Melanie J. Manning and fiance Richard DeLong of Roanoke; sisters, Glenna Austin of Christiansburg, Grathel Shepherd of Hampton and Mary Lou Harman of Check, and an aunt and uncle, Woodrow and Miriam Vest of Roanoke. Graveside services will be in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 1996. The Rev. Gary Edwards will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 1 p.m. Monday, where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers or food, memorials may be made to Bent Mountain Lifesaving Crew, Mount Union Church of the Brethren or a favorite charity. on November 18, 1996.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 139, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 137, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Malvin Shaw Reed b. November 6, 1915, d. August 9, 1999
Marriage*Ruth Mae Vest married Malvin Shaw Reed, son of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on October 28, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malvin S. Reed obituary in the Aug 11, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Beulah Yeatts Poff.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Vest Reed obituary in the Nov 18, 1996 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna June Reed Manning obituary in the Dec 31, 2017 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.