Ethel Mae Vest1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 28, 1899, d. October 30, 1963
FatherCharles William "Charlie Will" Vest3,2,6,7,8,9,10,5 b. January 24, 1858, d. October 19, 1954
MotherOctavia Frances Iddings2,3,6,7,8,9,10,5 b. April 5, 1858, d. June 7, 1923
     Ethel Mae Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,4 She Mrs. Mae Vest Lawrence, 64, of McComas, W.Va., died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital. Surviving are her husband, Abe Lawrence, McComas; a son, Johnny A. Lawrence, Bluefield, W.Va; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Gibson, Denver, Colo; Mrs. Curtis Helmandoller, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. W. A. Compton, Mrs. Ada Sexton, both of Floyd; Mrs. Marcella Conner, Salem, Mrs. C. O. Carr, Check; three brothers, H. L. Vest, S. T. Vest both of Pilot; Albert Vest, Check. Burial in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County.4 She was born on September 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,3,2,6,5 She married Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr., son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,6,4,12 As of November 21, 1925,her married name was Lawrence. Ethel Mae Vest died on October 30, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.11,1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 235, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 7, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 83, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 380, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 123, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 80, District 28-68, McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1920Teacher10

Family

Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr. b. May 4, 1899, d. July 12, 1977
Marriage*Ethel Mae Vest married Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr., son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,6,4,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mae Vest Lawrence obituary in an undated edition.
  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, From the Octavia Frances Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Abe J. Lawrence obituary in an unknown 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.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the John Abe Lawrence, II obituary.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Roland Gibson obituary in the Jun 7, 2016 edition.

Stanley Earl Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. May 23, 1901, d. April 7, 1991
FatherJohn William Lawrence1,4,2,5,6,7,8 b. April 2, 1866, d. September 24, 1945
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner1,4,2,5,6,8 b. August 25, 1870, d. February 5, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-0254.9 Stanley Earl Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,11 He was born on May 23, 1901 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,4,11,2,12 He married Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr, daughter of Cary Oliver Carr and Lucy Rejinner "Jiner" Vest, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,1,12,13,14 Stanley Earl Lawrence died on April 7, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.9,10,1,11,12 He Stanley Earl Lawrence, age 89, of Route 1, Check, died Sunday, April 7, 1991, in a Roanoke hospital. He was the son of the late John W. and Sarah Conner Lawrence and was preceded in death by a son, Clay Earl Lawrence. He was a retired merchant and a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church for more than 50 years, having served as Superintendent of Sunday School and as trustee of the church. He was a 50 year member of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Carr Lawrence; four daughters and sons-in-law, Stanley Bea and Frederick M. Harmon; June and Russell James, both of Roanoke; Diana and Wesley Wimmer, Pilot; "Pinky" and John Jinnett, Knoxville, Tenn; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be, Lyle Wimmer, Rene Wimmer, John Lawrence, Clay Vest, Martin Roberts, and Hubert Barton. on April 9, 1991.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 23, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 8, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 135, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 81, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1930Fruit and vegetable huckster15
1940Farmer and merchant16
1950Country store merchant17

Family

Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr b. March 9, 1903, d. December 11, 1999
Marriage*Stanley Earl Lawrence married Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr, daughter of Cary Oliver Carr and Lucy Rejinner "Jiner" Vest, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,1,12,13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Earl Lawrence obituary in the Apr 9, 1991 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Lawrence Harmon obituary in the May 10, 2015 edition.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Abe J. Lawrence obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the J. W. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 25, 1945 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Lawrence Hall obituary in the Apr 24, 1985 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Bea Carr Lawrence obituary in the Dec 14, 1999 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Maye Carr obitutary in the Oct 23, 2000 edition.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the June Lawrence James obituary in the Jul 21, 1999 edition.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  22. [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  23. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clay Earl Lawrence obituary in an undated edition.
  24. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  25. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr1,2,3

F, b. March 9, 1903, d. December 11, 1999
FatherCary Oliver Carr4,1,5,6,7,2,8,9 b. February 18, 1880, d. June 14, 1964
MotherLucy Rejinner "Jiner" Vest10,1,5,6,7,2,8,9 b. August 11, 1881, d. April 17, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0757.11 Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,1 She was born on March 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,7,13,2,8,1 She married Stanley Earl Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,12,14,8,1,9 As of November 16, 1921,her married name was Lawrence. Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr died on December 11, 1999 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.11,1,13,15 She LAWRENCE, Audrey Bea Carr, 96, of Check, died Saturday, December 11, 1999, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School and was a member of the UMW. She was an accomplished poet and had won several awards for her writings. In 1983, she was named Mother of the Year for Family Life in Floyd County. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was known by all as "Granny." She was born to Carey O. and Rejina Carr on March 9, 1903. She and her husband, Stanley E. Lawrence had celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary before his death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by son, Clay Earl Lawrence; daughter, June James; an infant son; brother, R.M. Carr; sister, Ortha C. Nolley; granddaughter, Fredrica Harmon Roberts; and son-in-law, Wesley Wimmer. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Stanley Bea and Frederick M. Harmon of Roanoke, Jarrette "Pinky" and John Jinnett of Knoxville, Tenn., and Diana L. Wimmer of Check; sister, Etta Mae Carr of Roanoke; son-in-law, Russell James of Roanoke; grandchildren, Stephana "Stacey" and Hubert Barton of Radford, Lyle and Jean Wimmer of Charlotte, N.C., Kerry Clay Lawrence of Roanoke, Rene' and Susan Wimmer of Salem, and Chetley Harmon of Roanoke; stepgrandchildren, Jackie and Rev. Bruce Day of Rome, Ga., Jeffery Jinnett of Knoxville, Tenn., Robin and CMDR. Clyde Porter of Seattle, Wash., and Jill and Steve Daniel of Reidsville, N.C; great-grandchildren, Dr. Carol Roberts, Dr. Will Carvajal, both of Richmond, Emily and Lt. Keith Pyle of Yokosuka, Japan, Adam Wimmer, Katie Wimmer, both of Charlotte, N.C., Travis Barton of Roanoke, Matthew Barton of Concord, N.C., Katie Griggs of Roanoke, Kayla Wimmer, and Dylan Wimmer, both of Salem; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Interment at Wilson Cemetery. on December 14, 1999.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 122, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 54, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 8, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 135, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 81, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Family

Stanley Earl Lawrence b. May 23, 1901, d. April 7, 1991
Marriage*Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr married Stanley Earl Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,12,14,8,1,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Bea Carr Lawrence obituary in the Dec 14, 1999 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Lawrence Harmon obituary in the May 10, 2015 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Carey Oliver Carr.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Maye Carr obitutary in the Oct 23, 2000 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Rejina Vest Carr.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  13. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Earl Lawrence obituary in the Apr 9, 1991 edition.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the June Lawrence James obituary in the Jul 21, 1999 edition.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  23. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clay Earl Lawrence obituary in an undated edition.
  24. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  25. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Loretta Shan Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 23, 1926, d. October 19, 2003
FatherWeldon Theodore Lawrence7,1,8,9,10,2,3 b. March 21, 1904, d. March 16, 1975
MotherRena Elizabeth Muncy7,1,8,9,10,2,3 b. February 27, 1903, d. April 26, 1990
     Loretta Shan Lawrence was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4521.11 She was born on December 23, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,11,2,3,4,5 She married Robert Warren Robertson Sr. on July 16, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 As of July 16, 1949,her married name was Robertson.2 Loretta Shan Lawrence and Robert Warren Robertson Sr. were divorced before October 9, 1954.1,2 As of October 9, 1954,her married name was McKeithen.1 Loretta Shan Lawrence married Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,7,1,2 Loretta Shan Lawrence died on October 19, 2003 at Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina, at age 76.11,4,5,6 She Mrs. Loretta Lawrence McKeithen, 76, of Scotia Village, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, in Scotland Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McKeithen was a registered nurse and an Air Force veteran. She worked at Scotland Memorial Hospital and taught nursing at Richmond Community College. Mrs. McKeithen was a charter board member of Hospice of Scotland County, where she was a volunteer nurse, volunteer coordinator and was chairwoman of the Tree of Remembrance. She was a board member of the Scotland County End of Life Care Coalition and was on the board of the Scotland Memorial Foundation. Mrs. McKeithen received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 1989. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Laurinburg Presbyterian Church by the Revs. Jim Holderness, Elizabeth Forester and Leighton McKeithen. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium. Mrs. McKeithen is survived by a son, Ian McKeithen of Houston; two daughters, Shan Chase of Cameron and Karen Schaede of Greensboro; a brother, Weldon Lawrence Jr. of Roanoke, Va; and six grandchildren. on October 21, 2003.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 264, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family 1

Robert Warren Robertson Sr. b. June 20, 1915, d. January 28, 1995
Marriage*Loretta Shan Lawrence married Robert Warren Robertson Sr. on July 16, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Loretta Shan Lawrence and Robert Warren Robertson Sr. were divorced before October 9, 1954.1,2 

Family 2

Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen b. March 7, 1924, d. March 13, 2000
Marriage*Loretta Shan Lawrence married Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,7,1,2 
Children
  • Ian McLeod McKeithen7,12,6,13
  • Rena Shan McKeithen12,6,13
  • Karen Richie McKeithen12,1,6,13

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Loretta Lawrence McKeithen obituary in the Oct 21, 2003.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rena M. Lawrence obitutary in the Apr 27, 1990 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weldon T. Lawrence, Jr., obituary in the Feb 14, 2006 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S100] Mac McKeithen, "McKeithen - Nephew of Murdoch McKeithen," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 16, 2003.
  13. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Murdoch Ritchie McKeithen obituary in the Mar 14, 2000.

Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. May 30, 1925, d. February 13, 2006
FatherWeldon Theodore Lawrence5,1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. March 21, 1904, d. March 16, 1975
MotherRena Elizabeth Muncy5,1,3,6,7,8,9 b. February 27, 1903, d. April 26, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4565.10 Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. was born on May 30, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,10,8,9,11,12 He married Doris May/Mae Wright, daughter of Wiley Ernest Wright and Girlie May Martin, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,13,8 Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. died on February 13, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.3,10,4,12 He Weldon T. Lawrence, Jr. (W.J.) 80, of Roanoke, passed away Monday February 13, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Weldon T., Sr. and Rena Lawrence and sister, Loretta Lawrence McKeithen. Mr. Lawrence was a graduate of Roanoke College and served in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He was owner and president of Lawrence Transportation Systems from 1950-1995 and served on many boards and civic organizations. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Wright Lawrence; daughter, Elizabeth Lawrence Whitley and husband, William John Whitley, Charlotte; son, Weldon S. Lawrence (Chip) and wife, Kimberly Hall; grandchildren, Jenna Elizabeth Lawrence, Mary Catherine Lawrence and Jordan Kay Lawrence; and many nieces and nephews. on February 14, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 264, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Doris May/Mae Wright b. May 9, 1927, d. March 7, 2016
Marriage*Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. married Doris May/Mae Wright, daughter of Wiley Ernest Wright and Girlie May Martin, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,13,8 
Children
  • Elizabeth Gaye Lawrence5,1,3,13,8
  • Weldon Sherwood "Chip" Lawrence5,1,3,13,8

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Weldon Theodore Lawrence obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weldon T. Lawrence, Jr., obituary in the Feb 14, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rena M. Lawrence obitutary in the Apr 27, 1990 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [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.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Wright Lawrence obituary in the Mar 9, 2016 edition.

Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 7, 1924, d. March 13, 2000
     Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina.4 His Social Security Number was 245-22-9231.9 He was born on March 7, 1924 at Greenwood, Moore Co., North Carolina.9,3,4,10,5,7,8,11 He married Loretta Shan Lawrence, daughter of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,1,2,5 Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen died on March 13, 2000 at Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina, at age 76.9,4,10,11 He LAURINBURG -- Dr. Murdoch Ritchie McKeithen, 76, of 708 Frederick Ave. died Monday in his home. Dr. McKeithen was an obstetrician-gynecologist for 39 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Dr. McKeithen was a member of Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Laurinburg Presbyterian Church by Dr. Nick Mager. Dr. McKeithen is survived by his wife, Loretta L. McKeithen of the home; two daughters, Shan M. Chase of Cameron and Karen M. Schaede of Greensboro; a son, Ian M. McKeithen of Sugarland, Texas; a sister, Isabel M. Thomas of Cameron; a brother, the Rev. Leighton McKeithen of Fayetteville; and six grandchildren. on March 14, 2000.6

Family

Loretta Shan Lawrence b. December 23, 1926, d. October 19, 2003
Marriage*He married Loretta Shan Lawrence, daughter of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,1,2,5 
Children
  • Ian McLeod McKeithen1,12,6
  • Rena Shan McKeithen12,6
  • Karen Richie McKeithen12,2,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rena M. Lawrence obitutary in the Apr 27, 1990 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Murdoch Ritchie McKeithen obituary in the Mar 14, 2000.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [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.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S100] Mac McKeithen, "McKeithen - Nephew of Murdoch McKeithen," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 16, 2003.

Doris May/Mae Wright1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 9, 1927, d. March 7, 2016
FatherWiley Ernest Wright1,3,4 b. June 28, 1896
MotherGirlie May Martin1,3,4
     Doris May/Mae Wright was born on May 9, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 She married Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr., son of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of December 27, 1947,her married name was Lawrence.4 Doris May/Mae Wright died on March 7, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.3 She Doris Wright Lawrence, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Glebe. She was born on May 9, 1927, to Wiley and Girlie Wright in Roanoke, Va. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Weldon T. Lawrence Jr; and her brother, Wiley Wright. Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Weldon (Chip) S. Lawrence and wife, Kimberly; her daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) Whitley and husband, Bill; her granddaughters, Jenna Lawrence Grigg and husband, Walter, Kate Lawrence Peyton and husband, Matt, and Jordan K. Lawrence; her brother, Tracy Wright and his wife, Eileen; and many nieces and nephews. She graduated from William Fleming High School and attended Roanoke College, where she met her husband. She was a lifelong Roanoke resident where she enjoyed being with her friends, playing bridge and gardening. Doris was a supporter of The Taubman Museum of Art, The Roanoke Transportation Museum, The Roanoke Foundation, The Discovery Shop and many other volunteer organizations. She was also a member of Second Presbyterian Church. We would like to say a special thanks to all the people who cared for her at The Glebe Nursing Unit and to Peggy Wise, her caregiver. on March 9, 2016.3

Family

Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. b. May 30, 1925, d. February 13, 2006
Marriage*She married Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr., son of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Elizabeth Gaye Lawrence1,2,3,4
  • Weldon Sherwood "Chip" Lawrence1,2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weldon T. Lawrence, Jr., obituary in the Feb 14, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Wright Lawrence obituary in the Mar 9, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. August 6, 1906, d. March 6, 1990
FatherJohn William Lawrence1,4,2,5,6,7,3,8 b. April 2, 1866, d. September 24, 1945
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner1,4,2,5,7,3,8 b. August 25, 1870, d. February 5, 1930
     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8057.9 Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,12,8 She was born on August 6, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,11,1,8 As of June 1, 1927,her married name was Hamlin.3 She married James Harvey Hamlin on June 1, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,1,3,8,13 Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence died on March 6, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.9,10,12,11,8 She Mrs. Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin, age 83, of Salem, died Tuesday, March 6, 1990. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Hamlin. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James, Jr. and Vera Hamlin; daughter and son-in-law, Barney and Herndon Grice; four grandsons; one granddaughter; one stepgrandson; two stepgranddaughters; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Stanley Lawrence, Check, Va; one sister, Ada Texer, Salem. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Joe T. Lindsoe officiating. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at the funeral home. on March 7, 1990.12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 23, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 99, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 65, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 379, District 119-47, Roanoke, Virginia15

Family

James Harvey Hamlin b. July 20, 1905, d. March 19, 1970
Marriage*Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence married James Harvey Hamlin on June 1, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,1,3,8,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Abe J. Lawrence obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the J. W. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 25, 1945 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Lawrence Hall obituary in the Apr 24, 1985 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin obituary in the Mar 7, 1990 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harvey Hamlin obituary in the Mar 20, 1970 edition.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Harvey Hamlin1,2,3,4

M, b. July 20, 1905, d. March 19, 1970
     James Harvey Hamlin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on July 20, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3 He married Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on June 1, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,7,4 James Harvey Hamlin died on March 19, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.5,6,2,4 He James Harvey Hamlin, 64, of Rt. 10, Roanoke, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin; a daughter, Mrs. Herndon H. Grice, Salem; a son, James Junior Hamlin, Roanoke; two brothers, Cloyd Hamlin, Frank Hamlin, Winston-Salem, N.C; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Rhodes, Mrs. Ruby Myers, Mrs. Alice Myers, Mrs. Mamie Naylor, Winston-Salem. on March 20, 1970.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 65, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 379, District 119-47, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Railroad laborer8
1940Auto parts laborer9

Family

Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence b. August 6, 1906, d. March 6, 1990
Marriage*James Harvey Hamlin married Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on June 1, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin obituary in the Mar 7, 1990 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harvey Hamlin obituary in the Mar 20, 1970 edition.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Junior Hamlin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. June 22, 1928, d. October 8, 2007
FatherJames Harvey Hamlin1,2,10,11,12,4,13,7 b. July 20, 1905, d. March 19, 1970
MotherMyrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence1,2,10,11,12,4,13,7 b. August 6, 1906, d. March 6, 1990
     James Junior Hamlin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 228-30-6715.14 He was born on June 22, 1928 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,14,4,7,8 He married Barbara Jo Jolene Brinkley on November 26, 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.2,13 James Junior Hamlin and Barbara Jo Jolene Brinkley were divorced on December 29, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 James Junior Hamlin married Vera Margaret Patterson on June 21, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,15 James Junior Hamlin died on October 8, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.3,14,9 He James (Junior) Hamlin, 79, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Monday, October 8, 2007. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army. Junior retired from Russell Transfer and for thirty-five years ran Hamlin Auction Services. Surviving are his beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Vera P. Hamlin ; sons and daughtersin-law, Dennis Alan and Mary Lou Hamlin of Davidson, N.C., James Galen and Diane Hamlin of Roanoke, and Daryl Scott and Tina Hamlin of Texas; daughter, Sharon Marie Hamlin of Texas; eleven grandchildren, Kim, Lisa, David, Denny, Aaron, Vanessa, Christie, Daryl, Jr., Wayne, Jenny and Meredith; step daughter, Carol M. White and husband, Burton, of Roanoke; special stepdaughter, Kathy M. Allred and husband, Curtis, of Salem; stepson, Robert C. McDonald and wife, Pat, of Abingdon; several greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Barney Grice and husband, Duck, of Salem. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Army. on October 9, 2007.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 65, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 379, District 119-47, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family 1

Barbara Jo Jolene Brinkley b. August 20, 1931, d. February 3, 1989
Marriage*James Junior Hamlin married Barbara Jo Jolene Brinkley on November 26, 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.2,13 
Divorce* James Junior Hamlin and Barbara Jo Jolene Brinkley were divorced on December 29, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Vera Margaret Patterson b. February 13, 1927, d. January 12, 2011
Marriage*James Junior Hamlin married Vera Margaret Patterson on June 21, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,15 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin obituary in the Mar 7, 1990 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Hamlin obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [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.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harvey Hamlin obituary in the Mar 20, 1970 edition.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Patteson Hamlin obituary in the Jan 14, 2011 edition.
  16. [S14069] Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, LTD, online www.nauglefcs.com, From the James Galen Hamlin obituary.

Violet Marie Hamlin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 1, 1932, d. May 24, 2018
FatherJames Harvey Hamlin6,1,7,3 b. July 20, 1905, d. March 19, 1970
MotherMyrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence6,1,7,3 b. August 6, 1906, d. March 6, 1990
     Violet Marie Hamlin Violet Marie Hamlin Grice, age 86, of Salem VA went to her Heavenly home on May 24, 2018. She was born in 1932 and is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herndon (Duck) Grice Sr, her son, Herndon (Sandy) Grice Jr and wife Susan, and her beloved grandchildren, Michael, Emily and Abigail Grice.5 She was born on February 1, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 As of April 15, 1950,her married name was Hartman.3 She married Alvin Gray Hartman on April 15, 1950 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.3,4 Violet Marie Hamlin and Alvin Gray Hartman were divorced on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Violet Marie Hamlin married Herndon Marion Slicer Grice Sr. circa 1957.6,1,5 As of circa 1957,her married name was Grice.5 Violet Marie Hamlin died on May 24, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 379, District 119-47, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family 1

Alvin Gray Hartman b. July 8, 1929, d. December 19, 2020
Marriage*Violet Marie Hamlin married Alvin Gray Hartman on April 15, 1950 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.3,4 
Divorce* Violet Marie Hamlin and Alvin Gray Hartman were divorced on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Herndon Marion Slicer Grice Sr. b. August 26, 1930
Marriage*Violet Marie Hamlin married Herndon Marion Slicer Grice Sr. circa 1957.6,1,5 
Child
  • Herndon Marion Slicer "Sandy" Grice Jr.1,8,5

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Violet Marie Hamlin Grice obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin obituary in the Mar 7, 1990 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sherman Guy Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 14, 1909, d. February 15, 1947
FatherJohn William Lawrence1,7,8,9,2,10,3 b. April 2, 1866, d. September 24, 1945
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner1,7,8,2,3 b. August 25, 1870, d. February 5, 1930
     Sherman Guy Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,12,2,6 He was born on December 14, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 25, 1908.2,3,5 He married Mary June Norman on November 27, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 Sherman Guy Lawrence and Mary June Norman were divorced on August 22, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Sherman Guy Lawrence died on February 15, 1947 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 37.2,6 He Funeral services for Sherman Guy Lawrence, 39, of RFD 5, who died Saturday, will be today. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Thurston Weldon Lawrence, Jas. E. Lynch, Roy McCormack, Ray Elliott and E. Hall. Surviving are four brothers and four sisters; Mrs. Earl Lawrence, Mrs. Ed Hall and Mrs. Ada Lawson, Salem; Mrs. Myrtle Hamblin, Roanoke; A. L. Lawrence, Basham; Abe Lawrence, McComas, W. Va; S. E. Lawrence, Pilot; and W. T. Lawrence, Roanoke. on February 17, 1947.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 23, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 99, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 66, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 285, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Truck driver9
1940Truck driver13

Family

Mary June Norman b. August 19, 1919, d. October 26, 2009
Marriage*Sherman Guy Lawrence married Mary June Norman on November 27, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Sherman Guy Lawrence and Mary June Norman were divorced on August 22, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Guy Lawrence obituary in the Feb 17, 1947 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the J. W. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 25, 1945 edition.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary June Norman1,2,3

F, b. August 19, 1919, d. October 26, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-0401.4 Mary June Norman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 19, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 She married Sherman Guy Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 27, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1 As of November 27, 1935,her married name was Lawrence.1 Mary June Norman and Sherman Guy Lawrence were divorced on August 22, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Mary June Norman died on October 26, 2009 at Virginia at age 90.2,4 She Mary June Norman Thompson, 90, of Salem, Va., having finished her work here on Earth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2009. Mary June was born on August 19, 1919, in Salem, VA where she lived for 90 years. She attended Salem High School on Broad St. and graduated from The Chicago School of Nursing. She later attended Virginia Western Community College. Mary June served as a Practical Nurse for 19 years for Dr. Russell B. Smiley and Dr. Donald R. Williams. She served as Secretary/Treasurer for Electrical Industrial Maintenance Corp. from 1969 until retirement in 1986. Mary June Thompson will be remembered for her service to her church and community. She served as a Deacon of Salem Baptist Church where she also taught Junior Sunday School departments for 10 years and was past-president of Salem Baptist Church Women's Missionary Unit. She was in the Fidelis Sunday School Class and organized the Be Active and Live Longer (BALL) senior adult group. Mary June also served as past-president of Roanoke Valley Baptist Senior Adults Association. Mary June was a life member of the Rebekah Lodge #98 and was elected Grand Noble in 1997. She served as past-president of American Business Women's Association and was awarded Business Woman of the Year. She was past-treasurer of Virginia Association of American Medical Assistants and volunteered as a Cub Scout Leader, member of the Salem LOA group, Widowed Person's Services & Training Group and Salem Woman's Club. She was selected as Older Worker of the Year in 1996. Mary June will also be remembered as an avid ballroom dancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Dalton Ealton Thompson Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Marsena T. Hartless; and son, Dalton Ealton (Ed) Thompson Jr. and his wife, Vada O. Thompson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Heather H. Ritter, April T. Pratt, Meredith H. Wilson, Mitzi T. Martin, and Lana L. Thompson; and ten greatgrandchildren, Will and Jordan Pratt, Kaitlyn and Madison Martin, Indigo and Talon Ritter, and Faren, Sawyer, Zach and Seth Wilson. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on October 28, 2009.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 285, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Sherman Guy Lawrence b. December 14, 1909, d. February 15, 1947
Marriage*Mary June Norman married Sherman Guy Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 27, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1 
Divorce* Mary June Norman and Sherman Guy Lawrence were divorced on August 22, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary June Norman Thompson obituary in the Oct 28, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ada Pansy Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 23, 1913, d. May 5, 1990
FatherJohn William Lawrence1,6,7,8,3,9,10,11,4,5 b. April 2, 1866, d. September 24, 1945
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner1,6,7,3,10,11,4,5 b. August 25, 1870, d. February 5, 1930
     Her Social Security Number was 231-16-2127.12 Ada Pansy Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 She was born on February 23, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth date of Feb 20, 1913.1,12,13,11,5 She married James R. Lawson on September 1, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 As of September 1, 1930,her married name was Lawson.4 Ada Pansy Lawrence and James R. Lawson were divorced on September 2, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 As of August 5, 1977,her married name was Texter.3 Ada Pansy Lawrence married Charles Emil Texter on August 5, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,5 Ada Pansy Lawrence died on May 5, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.2,12,5 She Mrs. Ada Pansy Lawrence Texter, age 77, of Salem, died Saturday, May 5, 1990. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Texter; son, James R. Lawson; daughters, Mrs. Edna E. Hinton, Mrs. Rebecca Ann Foley, Mrs. Helen Okes; stepson, Earl S. Texter; brother, Stanley Lawrence; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 7, 1990.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 99, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 66, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 115, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia14

Family 1

James R. Lawson b. June 7, 1903, d. September 13, 1974
Marriage*Ada Pansy Lawrence married James R. Lawson on September 1, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 
Divorce* Ada Pansy Lawrence and James R. Lawson were divorced on September 2, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 
Children

Family 2

Charles Emil Texter b. September 2, 1907, d. October 20, 1992
Marriage*Ada Pansy Lawrence married Charles Emil Texter on August 5, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Pansy Lawrence texter obituary in the May 7, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Abe J. Lawrence obituary in an unknown edition.
  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. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the J. W. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 25, 1945 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Lawrence Hall obituary in the Apr 24, 1985 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roger Lawson obituary in the Jul 8, 2007 edition.
  16. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Elizabeth Lawson Hinton obituary in the Jan 9, 2011 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarke Stokes Hinton, Jr. obituary in the Aug 4, 1995 edition.
  19. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Rebecca Ann Foley obituary.
  20. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Allen Lawson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James R. Lawson1,2,3

M, b. June 7, 1903, d. September 13, 1974
     James R. Lawson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on June 7, 1903 at Tennessee.1,4 He married Ada Pansy Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on September 1, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 James R. Lawson and Ada Pansy Lawrence were divorced on September 2, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 James R. Lawson died on September 13, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.4,5 He James Lawson, age 71, passed away Friday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Lawrence Lawson; one son, James R. Lawson of Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Hinton of Hyattsville, Md; Mrs. Rebecca Foley of Hardy, Va; Mrs. Helen Wilson of Lynchburg, Va; also 11 grandchildren one great-grandson. Interment in Mt. View Cemetery. on September 14, 1974.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 115, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia1

Occupation

1940Road worker1

Family

Ada Pansy Lawrence b. February 23, 1913, d. May 5, 1990
Marriage*James R. Lawson married Ada Pansy Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on September 1, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 
Divorce* James R. Lawson and Ada Pansy Lawrence were divorced on September 2, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Elizabeth Lawson Hinton obituary in the Jan 9, 2011 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lawson obituary in the Sep 14, 1974 edition.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roger Lawson obituary in the Jul 8, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarke Stokes Hinton, Jr. obituary in the Aug 4, 1995 edition.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Rebecca Ann Foley obituary.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edna Elizabeth Lawson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. April 25, 1932, d. January 6, 2011
FatherJames R. Lawson1,8,2,3,5,9,10,11 b. June 7, 1903, d. September 13, 1974
MotherAda Pansy Lawrence1,12,8,2,3,5,6,9,11 b. February 23, 1913, d. May 5, 1990
     Edna Elizabeth Lawson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-9874.13 She was born on April 25, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,13,6,14,7 As of April 26, 1950,her married name was Mullins.2 She married Donald Lee Mullins on April 26, 1950 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 As of September 7, 1950,her married name was Hinton.4 Edna Elizabeth Lawson married Clarke Stokes "Clark" Hinton Sr. on September 7, 1950 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.4,5,6 Edna Elizabeth Lawson and Donald Lee Mullins were divorced on November 10, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.15 Edna Elizabeth Lawson died on January 6, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.16,13,6,7 She Edna Elizabeth Lawson Hinton of Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was born April 25, 1932, in Salem, Va., to the late James R. Lawson and Ada Pansie Lawrence Lawson Texter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarke Stokes Hinton Sr; son, Clarke Stokes Hinton Jr; brother, James "Roger" Lawson; brother-in-law, Robert Foley; and son-in-law, James Douglas Bennett. She is survived by daughter, Karen L. Bennett, of Kings Mountain, N.C., two grand-dogs (miniature schnauzers), Gracie and Lillie Bennett; sisters, Rebecca Ann Foley, of Hardy, Va., and Helen and brother in-law, Luther Okes, of Lynchburg, Va; stepson, James A. Hinton, of Vinton, Va., stepgrandchildren, William Hinton and Lori Pilcher; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Also left to cherish her memory at Salem Health & Rehabilitation are Unit 2 staff, many friends and the residents, whom she fondly referred to as "her residents". Mrs. Hinton spent much of her adult life in the Washington, D.C., and Maryland area where she was a wife, working mother and lovingly raised her children. One of her greatest joys was helping others which was demonstrated when she joined the Red Cross as a Grey Lady and worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. After the death of her husband Clarke, she moved to Burlington, W.Va., where she worked at Burlington United Methodist Family Services'. She loved the teens at Craig House and raising money for them. Mrs. Hinton has resided at Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center for 10 years and has served as President of the Resident Council for the past seven years. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Salem. on January 9, 2011.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 115, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family 1

Donald Lee Mullins b. April 16, 1931, d. November 25, 2021
Marriage*Edna Elizabeth Lawson married Donald Lee Mullins on April 26, 1950 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Edna Elizabeth Lawson and Donald Lee Mullins were divorced on November 10, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.15 

Family 2

Clarke Stokes "Clark" Hinton Sr. b. January 31, 1918, d. November 7, 1977
Marriage*Edna Elizabeth Lawson married Clarke Stokes "Clark" Hinton Sr. on September 7, 1950 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Elizabeth Lawson Hinton obituary in the Jan 9, 2011 edition.
  7. [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&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roger Lawson obituary in the Jul 8, 2007 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarke Stokes Hinton, Jr. obituary in the Aug 4, 1995 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lawson obituary in the Sep 14, 1974 edition.
  11. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Rebecca Ann Foley obituary.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Pansy Lawrence texter obituary in the May 7, 1990 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarke Stokes Hinton, Sr. obituary in the Nov 10, 1977 edition.

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. November 24, 1935, d. June 8, 2018
FatherJames R. Lawson1,3,4,6,7,9,8 b. June 7, 1903, d. September 13, 1974
MotherAda Pansy Lawrence1,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. February 23, 1913, d. May 5, 1990
     Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson married Robert Edward Foley Sr.1,7,10,8 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson Rebecca Ann Foley, of Hardy, Va., departed this life on Friday, June 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Lawson and Ada Texter; brother, Roger Lawson; sister, Edna Hinton; and husband, Robert Foley Sr. Rebecca is survived by her sister, Helen Okes of Lynchburg; her two sons, Robert Foley Jr. and James Foley of Hardy, Va; her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and David Thaxton Jr; two grandsons, David Thaxton III and Darin Thaxton of Glen Allen, Va; her granddaughter, Mariah Foley; and her great-grandchildren, Cayleigh and Mason of Roanoke, Va. Interment will follow at White Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.8 She was buried at White Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Hardy Ford, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 Her married name was Foley. She was born on November 24, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,11 As of April 23, 1955,her married name was Guy.11 She married Howard Guy on April 23, 1955 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.1,11,12 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson and Howard Guy were divorced on January 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 As of February 20, 1961,her married name was Weaver.6 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson married Carlton Oscar Weaver on February 20, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson and Carlton Oscar Weaver were divorced on September 5, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson died on June 8, 2018 at Virginia at age 82.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 115, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family 1

Howard Guy
Marriage*Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson married Howard Guy on April 23, 1955 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.1,11,12 
Divorce* Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson and Howard Guy were divorced on January 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 
Child
  • Sharon Rogerlene Guy1,6,8

Family 2

Carlton Oscar Weaver b. February 4, 1928, d. October 31, 1989
Marriage*Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson married Carlton Oscar Weaver on February 20, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson and Carlton Oscar Weaver were divorced on September 5, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 

Family 3

Robert Edward Foley Sr. b. October 6, 1938, d. February 22, 1985
Marriage*Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lawson married Robert Edward Foley Sr.1,7,10,8 
Children
  • Robert Edward Foley Jr.1,8,13,6
  • James Calvin Foley1,8,13

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Pansy Lawrence texter obituary in the May 7, 1990 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roger Lawson obituary in the Jul 8, 2007 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Elizabeth Lawson Hinton obituary in the Jan 9, 2011 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Rebecca Ann Foley obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lawson obituary in the Sep 14, 1974 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
  13. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Robert E. Foley, Sr. obituary in the Feb 27, 1985 edition.

James Roger Lawson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 25, 1937, d. July 6, 2007
FatherJames R. Lawson1,2,3,5,8,9,10,7 b. June 7, 1903, d. September 13, 1974
MotherAda Pansy Lawrence1,11,12,2,3,5,8,10,7 b. February 23, 1913, d. May 5, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 229-44-5991.7 James Roger Lawson was born on April 25, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,5,7 He married Martha Ann Shrewsberry on January 23, 1965 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,6,13 James Roger Lawson and Martha Ann Shrewsberry were divorced on December 19, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 James Roger Lawson married Helen Ruth "Sue" Short on June 14, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 James Roger Lawson died on July 6, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,6,7,14 He James Roger Lawson, 70, of Moneta died Friday, July 6, 2007 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Roanoke on April 25, 1937, a son of the late James Lawson and Ada Lawrence Lawson. He was a retired employee of Chesapeake Container Corp. and an Army veteran. Roger was a wonderful husband and loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, James "Buddy" Lawson. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Frank England and Dr. Eric Williams and the nursing staff of 9 South at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Helen "Sue" Lawson; a son, George "Doodle" Lawson and his wife, Penny of Roanoke; three daughters, Kim Manning and her husband, Lynn of Roanoke, Sandy Cox of Moneta and Brenda Flack and her husband, Dennis of Pearisburg; a son-in-law, Benjamin Choate of Moneta; three sisters, Edna Hinton of Salem, Becky Foley of Hardy and Helen Oakes and her husband, Luther of Lynchburg; also eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit with the family at their home. on July 8, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 115, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family 1

Martha Ann Shrewsberry
Marriage*James Roger Lawson married Martha Ann Shrewsberry on January 23, 1965 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,6,13 
Divorce* James Roger Lawson and Martha Ann Shrewsberry were divorced on December 19, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 
Children

Family 2

Helen Ruth "Sue" Short
Marriage*James Roger Lawson married Helen Ruth "Sue" Short on June 14, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roger Lawson obituary in the Jul 8, 2007 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Elizabeth Lawson Hinton obituary in the Jan 9, 2011 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lawson obituary in the Sep 14, 1974 edition.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Rebecca Ann Foley obituary.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Pansy Lawrence texter obituary in the May 7, 1990 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Allen Lawson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Paul William Lawson1

M, b. April, 1944, d. April, 1944
FatherJames R. Lawson1 b. June 7, 1903, d. September 13, 1974
MotherAda Pansy Lawrence1 b. February 23, 1913, d. May 5, 1990
     Paul William Lawson died in April, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in April, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Roger Dale Wilson Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 8, 1935, d. July 22, 2023
     Roger Dale Wilson Sr. Roger Dale Wilson, Sr. of Lynchburg, age 87 passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1935 in Lynchburg Va., the son of Oscar Reginald Wilson and Frances Virginia Creasy Wilson. He was twice widowed, Celine Joubert Wilson whom he always referred to as the love of his life, and Emily Winter Wilson. Also preceding him in death were brothers Douglas Wilson of Lynchburg and Edward Wilson of Bedford. Dale retired from the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company where he was a bus driver for 18 years. Prior to that he drove tractor trailer for Commercial Transport Co. He was a graduate of Bedford High School class of 55. He was active in sports having earned 12 varsity letters for football, basketball,track,and baseball during that time. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 2 tours attaining the rank of Sgt. He attended the UVA and earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University. He was a life member of the Virginia Jaycees, having served in many offices, the last being the National Director in 1968-1969 in which he was nominated as one of the top 100 young men of America. After his family, the other love of his life was his beloved Marine Corps. He was a life member of the 2nd Marine Division Association, life member of the DAV, and a life member of the Marine Corps League Detachment #759 in Lynchburg. He was also a member of the Marine Corps Association, Military order of the Devil Dogs, the Beirut Veterans of America, 8th& I Marine Reunion Staff as well as several other Veterans organizations. He was at one time a regular contributor of written stories to “Follow Me”, a bi-monthly magazine of the 2nd Marine Division. The articles were well researched some serious, some humorous, some thoughtful and straight from the shoulder, just the way he lived his life. He is survived by his children, Roger D. Wilson, Jr and fiancé Amy; Douglas Wilson; Sheila Wilson; Mark Hamlet; Brenda Salassi (Steve) all of Lynchburg. God Son Chris Bollinger (Sharon); 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Sister: Iris Thomas of Tampa Florida, sisters in law Jean Wilson & MaryAnn Wilson and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.4 He was born on November 8, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Helen Frances Lawson, daughter of James R. Lawson and Ada Pansy Lawrence, on April 12, 1957 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1,2 Roger Dale Wilson Sr. and Helen Frances Lawson were divorced on October 6, 1977 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Roger Dale Wilson Sr. died on July 22, 2023 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.4

Family

Helen Frances Lawson
Marriage*He married Helen Frances Lawson, daughter of James R. Lawson and Ada Pansy Lawrence, on April 12, 1957 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1,2 
Divorce* Roger Dale Wilson Sr. and Helen Frances Lawson were divorced on October 6, 1977 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Roger Dale Wilson Jr.1,5,4
  • Douglas Lane Wilson1,4
  • Shelia Marie Wilson1,4,5

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Roger Dale Wilson, Sr. obituary.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Almer Gay Conner1,2

F, b. December 9, 1896, d. September 7, 1976
FatherJames Lewis "Joe" Conner1,3,4 b. February 19, 1869, d. February 23, 1941
MotherMalinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner1,3,4,2 b. August 30, 1874, d. March 29, 1927
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-0338.5 Almer Gay Conner was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,7 She was born on December 9, 1896 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 As of circa 1911,her married name was Jones.8 She married Charlie Jackson Jones, son of James Rufus Jones and Julie Francis Hunt, circa 1911.8,9,2,10 Almer Gay Conner died on September 7, 1976 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 79.2 She Mrs. Almer Gay Jones, 79, of Gatewood Avenue, Oak Hill, died Tuesday in a Fayetteville nursing home after a long illness. Born Dec. 9, 1896, Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Gene (should be James) and Rosa Conner. She was a member of the Gatewood Brethern Church. Her husband, Charlie J., died in 1974. Survivors include three sons, Charles (Pete) of El Sobrante, Calif., Jack of Franklin, Ohio, and Curtis Jones of Hillboro, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Isabel Rose and Mrs. Edna McNulty, both of Oak Hill, Mrs. Velma Peters of Decatur, Ga., Mrs. May Alice Farmer of Glen Allen, Va; and Mrs. Evelyn Jones of Mount Vernon, Ill.: one sister, Mrs. Maude Nutter of Fayetteville; 16 grandchildren: 16 great-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren. on September 9, 1976.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 186, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 522, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 28, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 490, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 72, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 308, District 10-40, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia13

Family

Charlie Jackson Jones b. March 3, 1890, d. September 27, 1974
Marriage*Almer Gay Conner married Charlie Jackson Jones, son of James Rufus Jones and Julie Francis Hunt, circa 1911.8,9,2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Almer Gay Jones obituary in the Sep 9, 1976 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ernest Mosby Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 1972 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gay A. Jones obituary in the Sep 10, 1976 edition.
  7. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charlie Jackson Jones obituary in the Sep 30, 1974 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cephus Merlin Jones death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rose-Jones marriage record.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Edna Louise Jones McNulty obituary in the Dec 18, 2000 edition.
  17. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Isabel Frances Rose obituary in the Mar 18, 2002 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McNulty-Jones marriage record.
  20. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  21. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mary Alice Farmer obituary in the Jun 27, 2010 edition.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Esther Virginia Jones death certificate.
  23. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  24. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Jame Jones obituary in the Dec 19, 2020 edition.
  25. [S13358] Highland County Press, The, From the Curtis L. Jones obituary in the Jul 15, 2012 edition.

John Marion Nutter1,2,3,4

M, b. September 30, 1884, d. January 23, 1977
FatherWilliam David Nutter4
MotherDelia Beveline Persinger4
     John Marion Nutter was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 236-10-7555.5 He was born on September 30, 1884 at Nuttersville, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.1,2,5,4 He married Maude Victoria Conner, daughter of James Lewis "Joe" Conner and Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, on March 11, 1908 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 John Marion Nutter died on January 23, 1977 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 92.4 He Funeral services for John Marion Nutter, 92, of Route 1, Fayetteville will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery at Route 1, Fayetteville. Nutter died Sunday in a Beckley hospital of natural causes. Born Sept. 30, 1884, at Nutterville, he was a son of the late William D. and Deliah Persinger Nutter. Nutter was a retired coal miner and a member of the Gatewood Brethren Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude V. Conner Nutter; three sons, Leslie of Route 1, Fayetteville, Lemon of Quinwood and Lawrence of Park Forest, Ill; two daughters, Mrs. Willis (Hester) Sexton of Daniels and Mrs. Lonnie (Hilda) Fox of Route 1, Fayetteville; a brother, Howard of Reidsvillle, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Lura Brown of Hurricane, 27 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. on January 25, 1977.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 509, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 41, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 593, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 252, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 170, District 10-37, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1910Coal miner6
1920Coal miner7
1930Coal miner8
1940Coal miner9
1950Coal mine worker10

Family

Maude Victoria Conner b. January 1, 1892, d. June 16, 1983
Marriage*John Marion Nutter married Maude Victoria Conner, daughter of James Lewis "Joe" Conner and Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, on March 11, 1908 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Conner marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Marion Nutter obituary in the Jan 25, 1977 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Alexander marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sexton-Nutter marriage record.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Leslie Ernest Nutter Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 16, 1909, d. November 6, 1981
FatherJohn Marion Nutter4,5,1,6,7 b. September 30, 1884, d. January 23, 1977
MotherMaude Victoria Conner4,5,1,6,7 b. January 1, 1892, d. June 16, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-3856.8 Leslie Ernest Nutter Sr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on April 16, 1909 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,9,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Alexander on April 28, 1934 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,6 Leslie Ernest Nutter Sr. died on November 6, 1981 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 72.8,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 509, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 41, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 593, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 251, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Coal mine timber cutter10

Family

Mary Elizabeth Alexander b. April 25, 1918, d. June 11, 1998
Marriage*Leslie Ernest Nutter Sr. married Mary Elizabeth Alexander on April 28, 1934 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Alexander marriage record.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Marion Nutter obituary in the Jan 25, 1977 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Harris marriage record.
  12. [S8165] High Lawn Funeral Home, online www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com, From the Leslie E. Nutter, Jr. obituary.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S13347] Martin Funeral Home, online www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Lloyd Nutter, Sr. obituary.
  15. [S13348] Smits Funeral Homes Ltd., online www.smitsfh.com, From the Lewis Nutter obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Feazell marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Hollingsworth marriage record.

Mary Elizabeth Alexander1,2,3

F, b. April 25, 1918, d. June 11, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 236-62-1599.4 Mary Elizabeth Alexander was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on April 25, 1918 at Oswald, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,2,5,3 She married Leslie Ernest Nutter Sr., son of John Marion Nutter and Maude Victoria Conner, on April 28, 1934 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,1 As of April 28, 1934,her married name was Nutter.1 Mary Elizabeth Alexander died on June 11, 1998 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 80.4,2,5 She Mary Elizabeth Alexander Nutter, 80, of Fayetteville died June 11, 1998, in an Oak Hill hospital after a long illness. She was born in Oswald and was a homemaker and a member of Gatewood Brethren Church. Surviving: sons, Lloyd Nutter of Verbena, Ala., the Rev. Lewis Nutter of Steger, Ill., Leslie Nutter and the Rev. Morris Nutter, both of Fayetteville, Gary Nutter of Marion, Ohio; sisters, Gladys Brown of St. Albans, Irene Gallimore of Stone, Ky., Esther Nutter of Park Forest, Ill; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on June 13, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 251, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Leslie Ernest Nutter Sr. b. April 16, 1909, d. November 6, 1981
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Alexander married Leslie Ernest Nutter Sr., son of John Marion Nutter and Maude Victoria Conner, on April 28, 1934 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Alexander marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Alexander Nutter obituary in the Jun 13, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Harris marriage record.
  9. [S8165] High Lawn Funeral Home, online www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com, From the Leslie E. Nutter, Jr. obituary.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S13347] Martin Funeral Home, online www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Lloyd Nutter, Sr. obituary.
  12. [S13348] Smits Funeral Homes Ltd., online www.smitsfh.com, From the Lewis Nutter obituary.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Feazell marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nutter-Hollingsworth marriage record.

Hester Florabell Nutter1

F, b. October 6, 1910, d. October 15, 1988
FatherJohn Marion Nutter2,3,4,5 b. September 30, 1884, d. January 23, 1977
MotherMaude Victoria Conner2,3,4,5 b. January 1, 1892, d. June 16, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 385-50-0714.6 Hester Florabell Nutter was born on October 6, 1910 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 She married Rev. Willis Eligeah Sexton on December 24, 1931 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3,8,4 As of December 24, 1931,her married name was Sexton.3 Hester Florabell Nutter died on October 15, 1988 at Rives Junction, Jackson Co., Michigan, at age 78.6,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 82, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Rev. Willis Eligeah Sexton b. October 17, 1910, d. April 24, 1977
Marriage*Hester Florabell Nutter married Rev. Willis Eligeah Sexton on December 24, 1931 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sexton-Nutter marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Marion Nutter obituary in the Jan 25, 1977 edition.
  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. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Willis Eligeah Sexton obituary in the Apr 26, 1977 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S10462] Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/jackson-mi/chas-j-burden-son-funeral-home/2398, From the Paul D. Sexton obituary.
  11. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Roger Dale Sexton obituary.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sexton-Copley marriage announcement in the Oct 7, 1972 edition.