Betty Jo Gearheart1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 3, 1938, d. August 10, 2018
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart7,1,2,8,3,5 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales7,9,1,2,8,3,5 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Betty Jo Gearheart was born on July 3, 1938 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 As of July 11, 1959,her married name was Blosser.5 She married Clyde Williams Blosser on July 11, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 Betty Jo Gearheart and Clyde Williams Blosser were divorced on January 20, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Betty Jo Gearheart married Gerald Monte Shockley on July 1, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,10 As of July 1, 1983,her married name was Shockley.5 Betty Jo Gearheart died on August 10, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.10 She Betty Jo Shockley, 80, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald M. Shockley. Surviving are her children, Kim Painter and Mike Blosser (Kendal); grandchildren, Ryan, Logan, Maggie and Grace; great-grandchildren, Liam, Emma and Rowan; a host of nieces and nephews that loved her and always called to check on her. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the J.C. Thomas Center at Richfield for their wonderful care. A celebration of Betty's life will be held 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Lotz Funeral Home, 1330 East Main Street, Salem with Pastor Ken Nienke officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Burial will be private. on August 13, 2018.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Clyde Williams Blosser
Marriage*Betty Jo Gearheart married Clyde Williams Blosser on July 11, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 
Divorce* Betty Jo Gearheart and Clyde Williams Blosser were divorced on January 20, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Michael Williams "Mike" Blosser10,5
  • Kimberly Leigh "Kim" Blosser10,5

Family 2

Gerald Monte Shockley
Marriage*Betty Jo Gearheart married Gerald Monte Shockley on July 1, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,10 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jo Shockley obituary in the Aug 13, 2018 edition.

Howard Montague Guthrie1,2

M, b. January 16, 1919, d. May 21, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 224-01-0406.3 Howard Montague Guthrie was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on January 16, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Helen Virginia Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5 Howard Montague Guthrie died on May 21, 1995 at Virginia at age 76.3,1 He GUTHRIE, Howard Montague, 76, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a member and deacon of First Church of the Brethren. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II as a radio operator, and was retired from General Electric. Survivors include his beloved wife and soul mate of 56 years, Helen Virginia Gearheart Guthrie, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Michael Poe, Judy and Vernon Ellison, all of Salem, Joyce and Stan Pearson, of Claremont, N.C; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard L. (Jeanne) Guthrie, Newark, Del., Rodney W. (Vicki Lynn) Guthrie; two granddaughters, Kristi Michelle Underwood, of Roanoke, Robyn and husband, Eric Vanoy, Newark, Del; nine grandsons and spouses, Lee and Carmen Harris, Patrick S. Harris, all of Hickory, N.C., Marc G. Guthrie, Newark, Del., Karl and Jennifer Roberts, Timothy D. Martin, Brian C. and Adam O. Guthrie, all of Salem, Cpl. Howard Montague and Angela Roberts, Palms, Calif., and Craig Montague Guthrie; two great-grandsons, Evan Spenser Harris, and Austin C. Roberts; two great-granddaughters, Amber Leanne Jones, and Kayla Kristine Underwood; three brothers, Jack, Sebert and James Guthrie; five sisters, Mrs. Louise Sutphin, Mrs. Micky Arnold, Mrs. Barbara Altice, Mrs. Arlene Delitto, and Mrs. Evelyn Garant; two stepgrandsons, Jeremy and Jason Poe; and two former son-in-laws and friends, Howard Roberts, and Howard Martin. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday evening, May 23, 1995 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel. Funeral will be held at Lotz Salem Chapel on Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at 10 a.m. by the Rev. David R. Miller and Rev. Paul Alwine, with interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va., 24017-6199, or the Onocology Center of Southwest Va. on May 23, 1995.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 194, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Overall factory worker6

Family

Helen Virginia Gearheart b. September 4, 1918, d. October 21, 2020
Marriage*Howard Montague Guthrie married Helen Virginia Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Montague Guthrie obituary in the May 23, 1995 edition.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Virginia Gearheart Guthrie obituary in the Oct 23, 2020 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9765] Harris Mountain Funeral Home, online www.harrismountainfuneralhome.com, From the Howard L. Guthrie obituary.
  8. [S3358] Hickory Daily Record, From the Joyce Pearson obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Madeline Memmitt1

F, b. October 19, 1922, d. February 12, 2005
     Madeline Memmitt was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 227-74-3457.2 She was born on October 19, 1922 at Powhatan, Powhatan Co., Virginia.3,2 She married John Clinton Gearhart Jr., son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on March 24, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 As of March 24, 1940,her married name was Gearhart. Madeline Memmitt died on February 12, 2005 at Virginia at age 82.4,2 She Madeline M. Gearhart, 83, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 12, 2005. She was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. Madeline was a follower of the Lord and was a very kind and caring person. She enjoyed with her husband, John Gearhart, growing her beautiful flowers, dancing at the Friday Night jamboree, traveling and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rome and Mamie Memmitt, and her sister, Elizabeth Thomas. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 64 years, John C. Gearhart; two daughters, Maxine Kelly and husband of Charleston, S.C., and Kathy Kidwell and husband of Chesapeake Beach, Md; three sons, Earl Gearhart and wife of Atlanta, Ga., Johnny Gearhart and wife of Dayton, Ohio, and Gary Gearhart and wife of Dayton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Dowdy and husband, and Mary Kipps and husband, both of Blacksburg, Va; brother, Will Memmitt and wife of Riner, Va; and numerous family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2005 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Richard Thomas and the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment to follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday February 13, 2005 at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Madeline Gearhart may be made to the Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. on February 13, 2005.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

John Clinton Gearhart Jr. b. February 26, 1920, d. November 14, 2015
Marriage*Madeline Memmitt married John Clinton Gearhart Jr., son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on March 24, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Kathy Gearhart1,6
  • Earl Gearhart1,6
  • Johnny Gearhart1,6
  • Gary Gearhart1,6
  • Charlotte Maxine Gearhart1,7,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline M. Gearheart obituary in the Feb 13, 2005 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline M. Gearheartl obituary in the Feb 13, 2005 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John C. Gearhart, Jr. in the Nov 14, 2015 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carl Wyse1,2,3

M, b. May 21, 1911, d. September 25, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 300-20-5551.4 Carl Wyse was born on May 21, 1911 at Fulton Co., Ohio.4,2 He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 14, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Carl Wyse died on September 25, 1997 at Ohio at age 86.4,3

Family

Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart b. January 7, 1922, d. August 12, 2013
Marriage*He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 14, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Richard Wyse3
  • Delores Wyse3
  • Charles Wyse3
  • Bonnie Wyse3
  • David Wyse3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hubert Haskell Lyon1,2

M, b. circa 1919, d. 1948
     Hubert Haskell Lyon was born circa 1919 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2 He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on October 3, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Hubert Haskell Lyon died in 1948.3

Family

Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart b. January 7, 1922, d. August 12, 2013
Marriage*He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on October 3, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Rita Lyon3
  • Ralph Lyon3

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.

Dorothy Louise Duncan1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 2, 1922, d. July 16, 2000
FatherLewis Madison Duncan3,4 b. August 27, 1895, d. April 16, 1977
MotherMinnie Jane Manning3,4 b. January 3, 1897, d. September 26, 1964
     Dorothy Louise Duncan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-3077.6 She was born on October 2, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2,5 She married Charles William "Bill" Gearheart, son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on July 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,8,2 As of July 2, 1942,her married name was Gearheart. Dorothy Louise Duncan died on July 16, 2000 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.6,1 She GEARHEART, Dorothy Duncan, 77, died in her home in Craig County on Sunday, July 16, 2000 due to cancer. She was formerly of Salem and Roanoke County. She was the widow of Charles W. (Bill) Gearheart. Mrs. Gearheart is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Ann G. and James E. Harrell and Barbara G. and Robert M. Robertson; grandchildren and spouses, Craig W. and Kimberly H. Robertson, David M. Robertson, Sr., Jennifer R. and Dwayne Lucas; great-grandchildren, Michael Robertson, David Robertson, Jr., Karly Robertson, Amber Robertson, Cody Robertson, and Alex Lucas, all of Craig County. Also surviving are one sister, and brother-in-law, Geneva D. and Warren Blosser of Craig County, brothers and sisters, James T. and Avalea Duncan, Richard G. (Buck) and Wanda Duncan; sister-in-law, Emmaline Duncan, all of Salem. Also surviving are her following sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen G. Guthrie and Betty Schockley of Salem, Margie G. Wyse of Ohio, John and Mag Gearheart of Floyd; Gene Gearheart of Connecticut; Jimmy Gearheart of Florida, many numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Lotz Salem Chapel. The family wishes to express their appreciation to her caregivers, friends, neighbors and relatives for their excellent care and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to New Hope Church-Building Fund, c / o Lemuel Sarver, Rt. 1, Catawba, Va. 24070 or Carilion Hospice Services, 1914 Franklin Rd., Suite B. Roanoke, Va. 24014. on July 18, 2000.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 54, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 10, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Charles William "Bill" Gearheart b. October 13, 1923, d. January 30, 1997
Marriage*Dorothy Louise Duncan married Charles William "Bill" Gearheart, son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on July 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,8,2 
Children
  • Dorothy Ann Gearheart1,7,2
  • Barbara Jean Gearheart1,7,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Duncan Gearheart obituary in the Jul 18, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles William Gearheart obituary in the Jan 31, 1997 edition.
  8. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart1,2

M, b. October 29, 1936, d. September 19, 1997
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart3,4,5 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales3,6,4,5 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 229-42-1132.7 Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Frances Wilson.2,8 Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart and Frances Wilson were divorced.2 Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart was born on October 29, 1936 at Virginia.7 He died on September 19, 1997 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 60.7,2 He GEARHEART, Jackie Lynwood, 61, of Salem, died Sunday, September 28, 1997 in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by four sons, Keith Gearheart, Roanoke, Bobby Gearheart, Oakwood, Va., Jackie Gearheart, Salem, Bradley Gearheart, Clarksville; two daughters, Kelly Money, Orlando, Fla., Joan M. Smith, Sunbury, Ohio; four brothers, John Gearheart, Floyd, Robert Gearheart, Winchester, Gene Gearheart, Ashford, Conn ., Jim Gearheart, Ocoee, Fla; his former wife, Frances Wilson Gearheart, Sunbury, Ohio; three sisters, Helen Guthrie, Betty Jo Shockley, both of Salem, Margie Wyse, Archbold, Ohio; a grandson, Casey Money. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 7 at 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Parrish E. Bane officiating. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel. on October 7, 1997.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Frances Wilson
Divorce*Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart and Frances Wilson were divorced.2 
Marriage* Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart married Frances Wilson.2,8 
Children
  • Keith Lynwood Gearheart2,9 b. July 8, 1960, d. April 4, 2012
  • Robert Clinton "Bobby" Gearheart2,9
  • Kelly Anne Gearheart2,9
  • Joan Marie Gearheart2,9
  • John E. "Jackie" Gearheart2,9
  • Bradley Thomas Gearheart2,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles William Gearheart obituary in the Jan 31, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackie Lynwood Gearheart obituary in the Oct 7, 1997 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Keith Lynwood Gearheart obituary in the Apr 7, 2012 edition.

John William Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959
FatherJoseph Landon "Landon" Conner2,4,6,5 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932
MotherMary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes2,4,6,5 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922
     John William Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,5 He was born on February 4, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, daughter of Dennis W. Iddings and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 John William Conner died on June 4, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.7,1,4,5 He Floyd - June 4. John William Conner 88, died this afternoon in a Roanoke Hospital. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. G. Martin, Mrs. J. C. Wood, Roanoke; four sons, Elder J. Otie Conner, Check; I. E. Conner, Tampa, Fl; B. V. Conner, Roanoke; Jesse Conner, Elliston; three sisters, Mrs Abby White, Woolwine; Mrs. Alice Moran, Copper Hill; Mrs. Della Spangler, Shawsville; two brothers, Wiley Conner, Mose A. Conner, Elliston. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Head of the River Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from Wood Funeral Home at 12:30 on June 5, 1959.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 220, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 299, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 85, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 84, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956
Marriage*John William Conner married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, daughter of Dennis W. Iddings and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John William Conner obituary in the Jun 5, 1959 edition.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William L. Poff death certificate.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  19. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Mary Emma Powell1,2

F, b. November 3, 1900, d. August 4, 1999
     Mary Emma Powell was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 She was born on November 3, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,1 She married Peter Morton "Whitey" Gearheart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 18, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 As of May 18, 1917,her married name was Gearheart. Mary Emma Powell died on August 4, 1999 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 98.2 She GEARHEART, MRS. MARY EMMA, age 98 of Birmingham, passed away August 4, 1999. Graveside service will be held on Friday, August 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 5, 1999 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Ridout's Roebuck Chapel. Survivors: daughters, Virginia Warren of Bir- mingham, Lynne Finnegan of Huntsville, Grace Jennings of Williamsburg, VA; six grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren; brother, Clarence Powell of Salem, Virginia. Ridout's Roebuck Chapel directing. on August 5, 1999.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 43, District 4, Abbeville, Abbeville Co., South Carolina3
1940Dwelling 40, District 68-82, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama4

Family

Peter Morton "Whitey" Gearheart b. February 6, 1895, d. August 1, 1967
Marriage*Mary Emma Powell married Peter Morton "Whitey" Gearheart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 18, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Mary Emma Gearheart obituary in the Aug 5, 1999 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Lynn G. Finnegan obituary in the Jun 5, 2012 edition.

William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. February 2, 1895, d. August 30, 1973
FatherThomas Jefferson Wimmer5 b. December 9, 1867, d. November 15, 1940
MotherAnnie Maggie Garrett5 b. March 6, 1864, d. April 27, 1921
     William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 228-01-2307.6 He was born on February 2, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2,5,4 He married Sarah Ellen Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 15, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. died on August 30, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 486, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 175, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Brick yard trucker7
1930Brick maker8
1940Corn mill laborer9

Family

Sarah Ellen Gearheart b. May 10, 1897, d. September 4, 1988
Marriage*William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. married Sarah Ellen Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on May 15, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S945] Pamela Wimmer Digges, "Conner Family Tree (Sarah E. Gearheart)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 8 and Aug 27, 2005.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S1718] Pam Digges, "William Lewis Wimmer and Sarah Ellen Gearheart," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 7, 2008.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  11. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles obituary in the Dec 17, 2012 edition.
  13. [S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the William Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Thomas Jefferson Wimmer1

M, b. December 9, 1867, d. November 15, 1940
     Thomas Jefferson Wimmer was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 9, 1867 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Annie Maggie Garrett on January 22, 1891 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Thomas Jefferson Wimmer died on November 15, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.1

Family

Annie Maggie Garrett b. March 6, 1864, d. April 27, 1921
Marriage*He married Annie Maggie Garrett on January 22, 1891 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1718] Pam Digges, "William Lewis Wimmer and Sarah Ellen Gearheart," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 7, 2008.

William Lewis Wimmer Jr.1,2,3

M, b. April 28, 1922, d. December 29, 2015
FatherWilliam Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr.4,5,6,2,3 b. February 2, 1895, d. August 30, 1973
MotherSarah Ellen Gearheart4,5,6,2,3 b. May 10, 1897, d. September 4, 1988
     William Lewis Wimmer Jr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.7,2 He William Lewis Wimmer, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully at Johnston-Willis Hospital on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Lewis was born in Salem, Va., the son of Lewis, Sr. and Sarah (Gearheart) Wimmer. He was predeceased by his parents; his son David; his sisters Dora Dean Sutphin and Lorraine Bowles; and his brother Ray Wimmer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Pauline (Spivey) Wimmer; his daughters Pam (Tom) Digges of Manassas, VA and Susan (Joe Abbott) Wimmer of Richmond; his son Bill (Brenda) Wimmer of Bumpass, VA; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his brother Jack (Ann) Wimmer of Salem, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. After graduating from high school, Lewis went to work for Western Electric until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to work for the Bell System and its successor companies until he retired as an engineer in 1986. He then became a farmer, his true avocation; he owned Bloomingdale Farm in Louisa County and raised Black Angus cattle until his health declined earlier this year. Known by his family and friends as “Jr.” or “Whitey”, Lewis was a much-loved character and will not be forgotten. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.2 He was born on April 28, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7 He married Elsie Pauline Spivey on March 22, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.2,3 William Lewis Wimmer Jr. died on December 29, 2015 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 93.7,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 175, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Elsie Pauline Spivey b. January 1, 1927
Marriage*William Lewis Wimmer Jr. married Elsie Pauline Spivey on March 22, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the William Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles obituary in the Dec 17, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the Susan Lynn Wimmer obituary.
  9. [S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the David Lewis Wimmer obituary.

Ruby Lorraine Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. January 27, 1927, d. December 16, 2012
FatherWilliam Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr.1,4,5,6,3 b. February 2, 1895, d. August 30, 1973
MotherSarah Ellen Gearheart1,4,5,6,3 b. May 10, 1897, d. September 4, 1988
     Her married name was Bowles.7 Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Edward Taylor Bowles.7,4 Ruby Lorraine Wimmer was born on January 27, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,8 As of September 10, 1940,her married name was Richardson.3 She married Harold Ward Richardson on September 10, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,9,3 As of November 1, 1974,her married name was Spoon.3 Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Clyde Thomas Spoon on November 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Ruby Lorraine Wimmer and Clyde Thomas Spoon were divorced on April 21, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Ruby Lorraine Wimmer died on December 16, 2012 at Virginia at age 85.4 She Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles, 85, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was a Virginia Tech Hokies fan and avid Bridge player, and also enjoyed golf and traveling. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lewis and Sarah Wimmer; first husband, Harold W. Richardson; brother, Ray Wimmer; and sister, Dora (D.D.) Sutphin. Her surviving family includes her husband, Edward T. Bowles; children, Janis Jarrett and husband, Butch, Ann Rule, and Harold (Richie) Richardson and wife, Sherry; grandchildren, Amy, Will, James, Heather, and Summer; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Jaxson; brothers, Lewis Wimmer Jr. and wife, Polly, and Jack Wimmer and wife, Ann; and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks the entire Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation Center staff as well as Dr. John Zimmerman for their wonderful care. A memorial service celebrating Lorraine's life will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem with Pastor Stafford Federich officiating. A period of visitation will immediately follow until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lorraine's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3959 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. on December 17, 2012.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 175, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Edward Taylor Bowles b. October 17, 1923, d. February 27, 2016
Marriage*Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Edward Taylor Bowles.7,4 

Family 2

Harold Ward Richardson b. August 22, 1924, d. May 7, 1970
Marriage*Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Harold Ward Richardson on September 10, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,9,3 
Children
  • Harold "Richie" Richardson4
  • Janis Lorraine Richardson4,3
  • Ann Blair Richardson4,3

Family 3

Clyde Thomas Spoon b. August 16, 1924, d. October 17, 2014
Marriage*Ruby Lorraine Wimmer married Clyde Thomas Spoon on November 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ruby Lorraine Wimmer and Clyde Thomas Spoon were divorced on April 21, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles obituary in the Dec 17, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the William Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dora Wimmer Sutphin obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Robert Lee Gibson1,2

M, b. July 24, 1899, d. December 9, 1982
     Robert Lee Gibson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on July 24, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He married Dorothy Leah Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on February 22, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Robert Lee Gibson died on December 9, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Silk mill spinner3

Family

Dorothy Leah Gearheart b. March 13, 1905, d. July 31, 1970
Marriage*Robert Lee Gibson married Dorothy Leah Gearheart, daughter of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on February 22, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall1,2,3

F, b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956
FatherDennis W. Iddings2,1 b. May 28, 1854, d. March 18, 1885
MotherSarah Jane "Sally" Stump1,2 b. October, 1858, d. March 3, 1935
     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 She was born on June 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She married John William Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 As of October 13, 1892,her married name was Conner. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall died on June 4, 1956 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 83.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 299, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 85, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 84, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

John William Conner b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall married John William Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on October 13, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William L. Poff death certificate.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  15. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Floyd Washington Gearheart1

M, b. December 22, 1855, d. January 4, 1929
MotherLydia Gearheart1 b. circa 1826
     Floyd Washington Gearheart was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 22, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue, daughter of Elias "Eli" Perdue and Mary Anne W. Mitchell, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Floyd Washington Gearheart died on January 4, 1929 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 73.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921
Marriage*Floyd Washington Gearheart married Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue, daughter of Elias "Eli" Perdue and Mary Anne W. Mitchell, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue

F, b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921
FatherElias "Eli" Perdue1 b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871
MotherMary Anne W. Mitchell1 b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888
     Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 8, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She married Floyd Washington Gearheart, son of Lydia Gearheart, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 12, 1877,her married name was Gearheart. Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue died on January 16, 1921 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 59.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Floyd Washington Gearheart b. December 22, 1855, d. January 4, 1929
Marriage*Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue married Floyd Washington Gearheart, son of Lydia Gearheart, on August 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elias "Eli" Perdue

M, b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871
     Elias "Eli" Perdue was born circa 1815 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Anne W. Mitchell on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 Elias "Eli" Perdue died on June 5, 1871 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1

Family

Mary Anne W. Mitchell b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888
Marriage*He married Mary Anne W. Mitchell on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4195] Nichols /Poff Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/66120730/person/30155227724
  2. [S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ester Minnie "Essie" Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970
FatherFloyd Washington Gearheart1,2,3,5 b. December 22, 1855, d. January 4, 1929
MotherLydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue1,2,3,5 b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921
     Ester Minnie "Essie" Gearheart was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 She was born on August 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 She married William Clement Morgan Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on November 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 As of November 25, 1903,her married name was Conner. Ester Minnie "Essie" Gearheart died on June 20, 1970 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 229, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 93, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 51, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

William Clement Morgan Conner b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966
Marriage*Ester Minnie "Essie" Gearheart married William Clement Morgan Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on November 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Cammie Ida Puckett1,2

F, b. May 28, 1888, d. April 18, 1964
FatherJohn Dibble Puckett1,2 b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945
MotherLiona Elizabeth Wilson1,2 b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934
     Cammie Ida Puckett was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on May 28, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2 She married Balley Lumper Crinshaw "Baldi" Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on May 27, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of May 27, 1909,her married name was Conner. As of June 9, 1962,her married name was Tice.5 Cammie Ida Puckett married Troy Whitlow Tice, son of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, on June 9, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 Cammie Ida Puckett died on April 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 87, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 17, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 48, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Balley Lumper Crinshaw "Baldi" Conner b. June 5, 1878, d. April 16, 1956
Marriage*Cammie Ida Puckett married Balley Lumper Crinshaw "Baldi" Conner, son of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on May 27, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Family 2

Troy Whitlow Tice b. November 27, 1891, d. April 29, 1975
Marriage*Cammie Ida Puckett married Troy Whitlow Tice, son of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, on June 9, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Valentine Tice Conner1,2,3

M, b. February 14, 1915, d. November 8, 1973
FatherValentine Thrash Conner4,3,5 b. May 22, 1853, d. October 11, 1925
MotherKate Elma "Hatta" Tice4,6,7,2,3 b. September 22, 1872, d. July 20, 1954
     Valentine Tice Conner was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on February 14, 1915 at Virginia.1,3 He died on November 8, 1973 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 58.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 314, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 311, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 58, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1950Western State Mental Hospital, District 122-11, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Water company chemist2

Citations

  1. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Valentine Thrash Conner obituary in the Oct 14, 1925 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harry Bills Conner obituary in the Aug 9, 1936 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Inez Lydia Conner1

F, b. December 10, 1908, d. July 26, 1974
FatherWilliam Clement Morgan Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966
MotherEster Minnie "Essie" Gearheart1,2,3,4,5 b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6440.6 Inez Lydia Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 She was born on December 10, 1908 at Virginia.6,5 As of April 28, 1943,her married name was Byington.8 She married Samuel Bury Byington on April 28, 1943 at Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.8 Inez Lydia Conner and Samuel Bury Byington were divorced on January 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Inez Lydia Conner died on July 26, 1974 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 229, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 117, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 66, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Hugh Rakes9
1940Dwelling 51, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Public school teacher9
1940Postal worker4

Family

Samuel Bury Byington
Marriage*Inez Lydia Conner married Samuel Bury Byington on April 28, 1943 at Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.8 
Divorce* Inez Lydia Conner and Samuel Bury Byington were divorced on January 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Donna Lillian Ethel Conner1,2

F, b. August 21, 1904, d. December 31, 1977
FatherWilliam Clement Morgan Conner1,3,4,2 b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966
MotherEster Minnie "Essie" Gearheart1,3,4,2 b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970
     Donna Lillian Ethel Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia; Buried with no marker.5,2 She was born on August 21, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1909.3,5,2 As of circa 1926,her married name was Rakes.6 She married Hugh Namon Rakes, son of Samuel P. Rakes and Minerva E. Lemon, circa 1926.6,2 Donna Lillian Ethel Conner died on December 31, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.5,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 229, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 117, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 66, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 63, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Hugh Namon Rakes b. August 4, 1899, d. October 16, 1995
Marriage*Donna Lillian Ethel Conner married Hugh Namon Rakes, son of Samuel P. Rakes and Minerva E. Lemon, circa 1926.6,2 

Citations

  1. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Namon Rakes1,2

M, b. August 4, 1899, d. October 16, 1995
FatherSamuel P. Rakes1 b. August 17, 1864, d. October 2, 1903
MotherMinerva E. Lemon1 b. 1868, d. 1948
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-3869.3 Hugh Namon Rakes was born on August 4, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Donna Lillian Ethel Conner, daughter of William Clement Morgan Conner and Ester Minnie "Essie" Gearheart, circa 1926.4,5 Hugh Namon Rakes died on October 16, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.3,1 He RAKES, Hugh Namon, 96, of Shawsville, formerly of Floyd, died Monday, October 16, 1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Rakes was born August 4, 1899 and was the last surviving child of the late Samuel P. and Minerva Rakes, and was the a native of Floyd County. Mr. Rakes was in the dairy farm and timber business. He is survived by a daughter, Shirley R. Ussery, Savannah, Ga; two granddaughters, Linda Raciappa, Bushnell, Fla., Nancy Glazer, Windermere, Fla; a grandson, William L. Ussery III, Ponte Vedre Beach, Fla; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd, Virginia 24091. Burial will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on October 17, 1995.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 66, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 63, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Auto salesman4
1940Farmer6

Family

Donna Lillian Ethel Conner b. August 21, 1904, d. December 31, 1977
Marriage*Hugh Namon Rakes married Donna Lillian Ethel Conner, daughter of William Clement Morgan Conner and Ester Minnie "Essie" Gearheart, circa 1926.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hugh Namon Rakes obituary in the Oct 17, 1995 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr.1,2

M, b. November 30, 1910, d. May 10, 1955
FatherWilliam Clement Morgan Conner3,4,5,1 b. July 12, 1874, d. May 13, 1966
MotherEster Minnie "Essie" Gearheart3,4,5,1 b. August 16, 1884, d. June 20, 1970
     Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr. married Ocie Mae Angle, daughter of Stanley Woodson Angle and Flora Alice Clower.6,7,1 Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,8 His Social Security Number was 245-05-7767.9 He was born on November 30, 1910 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,2,10,9 He died on May 10, 1955 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 44.1,8,10,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 117, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 93, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 2, District 81-22, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Store merchant5
1950General merchandise store manager11

Family

Ocie Mae Angle b. January 18, 1911, d. March 18, 1995
Marriage*Clement Morgan "Clem" Conner Jr. married Ocie Mae Angle, daughter of Stanley Woodson Angle and Flora Alice Clower.6,7,1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [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.
  3. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mae Angle Conner obituary in the Mar 20, 1995 edition.
  7. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  8. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.