Dorothy Anna Mae Conner1,2

F, b. November 23, 1922, d. May 3, 2023
FatherElder Joseph Otie Conner3,1,4,5,6 b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
MotherMary Lucinda Sowers3,1,4,5,6 b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992
     Dorothy Anna Mae Conner was born on November 23, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,8,9 She Miss Dorothy Conner, daughter of Elder And Mrs. Oddie Conner, of Pilot, became the bride of Mr. Roy E. Craighead, son of Everett Craighead of Salem at the home of Elder And Mrs. B. O. Thompson, Elder Thompson officiating. on December 23, 1946.10 She married Roy Ezra Craighead, son of Everette Zachariah Craighead and Louella Ellen Carr, on December 23, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,9 As of December 23, 1946,her married name was Craighead. Dorothy Anna Mae Conner married Guy Judson Holley on September 16, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,11,12,9 As of September 16, 1995,her married name was Holley. Dorothy Anna Mae Conner died on May 3, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 100.9 She Dorothy Craighead Holley, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at age of 100. She was born in Floyd County, on November 23, 1923. She often spoke of her home in Floyd and working on the farm. She cherished her memories of her family and working hard, especially canning tomatoes. Dorothy loved gardening and was past President of Skylark Home Demonstration Club. One member stated she was the oldest member of the club and she was like their "Mom". She taught flower arrangement classes through the years. Dorothy loved her family, and was a lifelong member of Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Darrell Craighead (Mary Ann); grandchildren, Adam Craighead (Andrea) of Woodstock, Ga., Dusty Harmon (Emerald) and Dana Montgomery (Josh), all of Salem, Va; great-grandchildren, Oscar, Toney and Vanna Craighead, Cadence and Haley Harmon and Grayson and Cora Montgomery; her siblings, sisters, Ortha Gay Hundley, Juanita Semones, Opaldeen Conner; and brother, Junior Conner. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Craighead; their daughter, Linda Craighead Watson; also her second husband, Guy Holley, and her brother, W. T. Conner. We would like to thank Brookdale Salem and Good Sam Hospice for their care for Dorothy. on May 5, 2023.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 99, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 92, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Roy Ezra Craighead b. November 18, 1924, d. August 6, 1986
Marriage*Dorothy Anna Mae Conner married Roy Ezra Craighead, son of Everette Zachariah Craighead and Louella Ellen Carr, on December 23, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,9 
Children

Family 2

Guy Judson Holley b. November 26, 1918, d. August 5, 2007
Marriage*Dorothy Anna Mae Conner married Guy Judson Holley on September 16, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,11,12,9 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Sowers Conner obituary in the Feb 16, 1992 edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Craighead Holley obituary in the May 5, 2023 edition.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Craighead Watson obituary in the Mar 27, 2011 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Roy Ezra Craighead.

Vivian Ilene Conner1,2

F, b. April 9, 1925, d. April 17, 1925
FatherElder Joseph Otie Conner1,3,4,2 b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
MotherMary Lucinda Sowers1,4,2 b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992
     Vivian Ilene Conner was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on April 17, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S2389] Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/martin.html

Juanita Lura Conner1,2,3

F, b. January 27, 1928, d. November 18, 2023
FatherElder Joseph Otie Conner4,5,1,6,7 b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
MotherMary Lucinda Sowers4,1,5,6,7 b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992
     Juanita Lura Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia. She was born on January 27, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Samuel Lee Semones, son of William Eli Semones and Ethel Mae Bailey, on September 30, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of September 30, 1946,her married name was Semones. Juanita Lura Conner and Samuel Lee Semones were divorced on December 1, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia. Juanita Lura Conner married Elmer Lawrence Belcher on May 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 As of May 6, 1981,her married name was Belcher.3 Juanita Lura Conner died on November 18, 2023 at Virginia at age 95.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 99, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 92, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Samuel Lee Semones
Marriage*Juanita Lura Conner married Samuel Lee Semones, son of William Eli Semones and Ethel Mae Bailey, on September 30, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Juanita Lura Conner and Samuel Lee Semones were divorced on December 1, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia. 
Children
  • Melody Leigh Semones5,3
  • Michael Lance Semones5

Family 2

Elmer Lawrence Belcher b. September 14, 1926, d. March 8, 1994
Marriage*Juanita Lura Conner married Elmer Lawrence Belcher on May 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Sowers Conner obituary in the Feb 16, 1992 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alpha Herma Conner1

F, b. May 25, 1934, d. August 28, 1935
FatherElder Joseph Otie Conner2,3,4 b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
MotherMary Lucinda Sowers2,4 b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992
     Alpha Herma Conner was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 25, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,4 She died on August 28, 1935 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.5,3,4

Citations

  1. [S2389] Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/martin.html
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 30, 1935, d. February 10, 2017
FatherElder Joseph Otie Conner6,1,2,7,8 b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966
MotherMary Lucinda Sowers6,1,2,7,8 b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992
     Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9 He was born on August 30, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,9,5 He married Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson, daughter of Berkley Allen Rierson and Annie Jane Randolph, on October 15, 1954 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,10,4,11,9 Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner died on February 10, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.4,11,9 He William Tuggle (W.T.) Conner, 81, of Salem, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He is Survived by his wife of 62 years, Shelby Rierson Conner; one son, Dennis Conner (Lynda); two daughters, Jennifer Conner Harris (Melvin), Melissa Conner Harden (William); foster daughter, Audrey Rierson Levicki (George); six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother; and four sisters. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on February 12, 2017.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson b. June 26, 1938, d. July 3, 2018
Marriage*Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner married Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson, daughter of Berkley Allen Rierson and Annie Jane Randolph, on October 15, 1954 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,10,4,11,9 
Children
  • Jennifer Rena Conner2,12,4,11
  • William Dennis Conner2,4,11
  • Melissa Ann Conner2,12,4,11

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Tuggle Conner obituary in the Feb 12, 2017 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Sowers Conner obituary in the Feb 16, 1992 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Joseph Otie Conner obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Allen Rierson obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Conner obituary in the Jul 7, 2018 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Ezra Craighead1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 18, 1924, d. August 6, 1986
FatherEverette Zachariah Craighead6,7 b. May, 1898, d. 1963
MotherLouella Ellen Carr8,6 b. July 10, 1895, d. July 24, 1934
     Roy Ezra Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PFC U.S. Army WWII."1,2 His Social Security Number was 229-24-5587.9 He was born on November 18, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3,4,9,5 He married Dorothy Anna Mae Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on December 23, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,10,11 Roy Ezra Craighead died on August 6, 1986 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 61.1,2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 116, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Dorothy Anna Mae Conner b. November 23, 1922, d. May 3, 2023
Marriage*Roy Ezra Craighead married Dorothy Anna Mae Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on December 23, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Roy Ezra Craighead.
  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. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Craighead Holley obituary in the May 5, 2023 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Craighead Watson obituary in the Mar 27, 2011 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Everette Zachariah Craighead1,2

M, b. May, 1898, d. 1963
FatherWilliam Daniel "Will" Craighead1,2 b. June 11, 1875, d. November 14, 1932
MotherMary Lilly Hollins1,2 b. August 12, 1877, d. March 13, 1946
     Everette Zachariah Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born in May, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2 He married Louella Ellen Carr, daughter of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on March 23, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Everette Zachariah Craighead married Pearl Mae Puckett, daughter of John Dibble Puckett and Liona Elizabeth Wilson, on August 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 Everette Zachariah Craighead died in 1963.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 157, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 116, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Farmer6
1940State road patrolman7

Family 1

Louella Ellen Carr b. July 10, 1895, d. July 24, 1934
Marriage*Everette Zachariah Craighead married Louella Ellen Carr, daughter of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on March 23, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Pearl Mae Puckett b. December 20, 1898, d. April 29, 1971
Marriage*Everette Zachariah Craighead married Pearl Mae Puckett, daughter of John Dibble Puckett and Liona Elizabeth Wilson, on August 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Herbert Henry/Harry Stephens1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 10, 1888, d. April 20, 1950
FatherHarry Millhouse Stephens1,2,6 b. April 10, 1859, d. September 22, 1931
MotherMary James "Molly" Gowen1,2,6 b. March 17, 1859, d. March 29, 1936
     Herbert Henry/Harry Stephens was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, West 10th Street, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 209-10-8662.7 He married Mary Unknown.6 Herbert Henry/Harry Stephens was born on April 10, 1888 at Amherst Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth year of 1890.3,5,7 He died on April 20, 1950 at Mount Oliver, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 350, District 106, Ward 2, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 253, District 79, Ward 1, Lynchburg, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Thomas Worley8
1950Dwelling 101, District 2-524, Mount Oliver, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1910Lumber worker8

Family

Mary Unknown b. circa 1898
Marriage*Herbert Henry/Harry Stephens married Mary Unknown.6 

Citations

  1. [S1084] Irma Williams Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Irma Williams Schaffer."
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S4548] Green Hill Cemetery, Buena Vista, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Edward "Edley" Gray1,2,3

M, b. circa 1809, d. January 30, 1891
FatherEdward Howard Gray Jr. b. before 1785, d. September, 1859
MotherMary Unknown d. before July 25, 1850
     Edward "Edley" Gray was born circa 1809 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5,3 He married Mary "Polly" Akers on September 13, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Edward "Edley" Gray married Mary "Polly" Sowder, daughter of Anthony Sowder and Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer, on May 26, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 Edward "Edley" Gray died on January 30, 1891 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1840Franklin Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male 5-10, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, and 1 female 30-407
1850Dwelling 33, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 1528, Scott Co., Virginia8
1870Dwelling 399, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1880Dwelling 19, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farmer8
1870Farmer9
1880Farmer10

Family 1

Mary "Polly" Akers b. circa 1809
Marriage*Edward "Edley" Gray married Mary "Polly" Akers on September 13, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 

Family 2

Mary "Polly" Sowder b. April 30, 1817
Marriage*Edward "Edley" Gray married Mary "Polly" Sowder, daughter of Anthony Sowder and Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer, on May 26, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edley Gray death record.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jenny Lester death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Taz Gray death certificate.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Tazwell L. Carr1

M, b. November 27, 1890, d. July 8, 1891
FatherJohn William "Jack" Carr Jr.1 b. June 10, 1865, d. March 16, 1906
MotherMary Catherine Wilson1 b. April 24, 1868, d. May 23, 1944
     Tazwell L. Carr was born on November 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He died on July 8, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.1

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Guy Judson Holley1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 26, 1918, d. August 5, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-1440.4 Guy Judson Holley was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on November 26, 1918 at Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.9,2,4,5,6,10 He married Dorothy Anna Mae Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on September 16, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11,8,12 Guy Judson Holley died on August 5, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.9,2,10,7 He Guy Judson Holley, 88, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, August 5, 2007. He was a member, Deacon and clerk at Republican Primitive Baptist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and founded Holley 's Used Auto Parts in 1954, which is currently operated by his son Ronald and his three sons. Mr. Holley was born on November 26, 1918 a son of the late Tom Pete and Wilda Emberson Holley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Holley, daughter Rose Mary Mason, twin granddaughters, Samantha and Sabrina Trail, great-grandson, Jonathan Holley, brothers, Harry Holley, Gray Holley, sisters, Nannie Mae Hollandsworth, Belva Turner, sons-in-law, Jackie Underwood and Sam Trail. Mr. Holley is survived by his wife, Dorothy C. Holley; children, Ronald and Phyllis Holley, Deborah Trail, Linda Underwood; stepchildren, Darrell and Mary Ann Craighead, Linda Watson; grandchildren, Greg and Melinda Holley, Brad and Tracy Holley, Daryl and Stephanie Holley, Doug and Becky Mason, Deanna Mason, Jeremy Trail, Nichole and Lee Mason; stepgrandchildren, Adam Craighead, Dusty Harmon, Dana Harmon; great-grandchildren, Grace, Matthew, Kolton, Tyler, Jesse, and Gabriel Holley, Mackenzie, Abby, and Aiden Mason; brother, Grady Holley. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on August 7, 2007.2

Family

Dorothy Anna Mae Conner b. November 23, 1922, d. May 3, 2023
Marriage*He married Dorothy Anna Mae Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on September 16, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11,8,12 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Guy Judson Holley obituary in the Aug 7, 2007 edition.
  3. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Craighead Watson obituary in the Mar 27, 2011 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Craighead Holley obituary in the May 5, 2023 edition.

Linda Mae Craighead1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 14, 1947, d. March 25, 2011
FatherRoy Ezra Craighead1,7,8,3,9 b. November 18, 1924, d. August 6, 1986
MotherDorothy Anna Mae Conner1,7,8,3,9 b. November 23, 1922, d. May 3, 2023
     Linda Mae Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,10 Her Social Security Number was 231-64-5741.11 She was born on December 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,10,5,11 She married Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams on March 29, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of March 29, 1969,her married name was Guilliam.3 Linda Mae Craighead and Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams were divorced on July 11, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Linda Mae Craighead married Jerry Wayne Lancaster, son of Marvin Lewis Lancaster and Rachel Irene Sisson, on August 18, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 As of August 18, 1976,her married name was Lancaster.3 Linda Mae Craighead and Jerry Wayne Lancaster were divorced on April 4, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 As of December 10, 1983,her married name was Watson.3 Linda Mae Craighead married Danny Ray Watson on December 10, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Linda Mae Craighead and Danny Ray Watson were divorced on January 23, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Linda Mae Craighead died on March 25, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.8,10,6,11 She Linda Craighead Watson, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2011. She was raised in Salem and graduated from Northside High School. She worked for Allstate Insurance Co. for 43 years and retired in 2010. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Craighead Holley; her brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Mary Ann Craighead. Also her nephews, Adam Craighead and Dusty Harmon; and a niece, Dana Harmon survive. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Roy Craighead; and stepfather, Guy Holley. She will also be missed by her special dog, Brandi. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. on March 27, 2011.8

Family 1

Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams b. July 5, 1950, d. September 28, 2018
Marriage*She married Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams on March 29, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 
Divorce* Linda Mae Craighead and Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams were divorced on July 11, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Jerry Wayne Lancaster
Marriage*Linda Mae Craighead married Jerry Wayne Lancaster, son of Marvin Lewis Lancaster and Rachel Irene Sisson, on August 18, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 
Divorce* Linda Mae Craighead and Jerry Wayne Lancaster were divorced on April 4, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Family 3

Danny Ray Watson
Marriage*Linda Mae Craighead married Danny Ray Watson on December 10, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Linda Mae Craighead and Danny Ray Watson were divorced on January 23, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Roy Ezra Craighead.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Craighead Watson obituary in the Mar 27, 2011 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Craighead Holley obituary in the May 5, 2023 edition.
  10. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Howard Nelson Hundley1,2,3,4

M, b. April 19, 1928, d. October 8, 2004
FatherDewey Swanson Hundley5,1,6,7 b. October 20, 1898, d. February 28, 1989
MotherRachel I. Nichols5,1,7 b. 1898, d. 1946
     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0023.8 Howard Nelson Hundley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 19, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3 He married Ortha Gay Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on July 29, 1947 at Greenville, South Carolina.5,9,1,10,2,11 Howard Nelson Hundley died on October 8, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.1,8,4 He Howard Nelson Hundley, 76, of Salem, quietly passed away Friday, October 8, 2004. He was born in Floyd County and had been an area resident for the past 57 years. He served in the Navy Reserve. He then went on to work for and retire from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a brakeman and conductor for 35 years. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed working on his farm in Floyd with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey S. and Rachel Nichols Hundley. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ortha Gay Conner Hundley; daughters, Brenda Gail Hundley and Diane Hundley Kelt; grandsons, Jacob, Joshua and Jonah Kelt, as well as many extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 11, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel with Elders Junior Conner, W. T. Conner and Lane Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 10, 2004 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers would be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Lewis Volunteer Rescue Squad. The family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. 389-5441.
on October 10, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 72, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Ortha Gay Conner
Marriage*Howard Nelson Hundley married Ortha Gay Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on July 29, 1947 at Greenville, South Carolina.5,9,1,10,2,11 
Children
  • Diane Sue Hundley1,10,11
  • Brenda Gail Hundley1,10,11

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Nelson Hundley obituary in the Oct 10, 2004 edition.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S155] Hundley, online http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/tyreeanna/hundley3.html
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Dewey Swanson Hundley.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Sowers Conner obituary in the Feb 16, 1992 edition.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hundley 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Jul 27, 1997 edition.

Elmer Lawrence Belcher1

M, b. September 14, 1926, d. March 8, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4926.2 Elmer Lawrence Belcher was born on September 14, 1926 at Virginia.2,1 He married Juanita Lura Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on May 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Elmer Lawrence Belcher died on March 8, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.2

Family

Juanita Lura Conner b. January 27, 1928, d. November 18, 2023
Marriage*He married Juanita Lura Conner, daughter of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on May 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Japhanis P. Gray1,2

M, b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865
FatherJoseph Howard Gray Sr.3,1 b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863
MotherAnna "Annie" Custer1 b. March 1, 1780, d. January 3, 1850
     Japhanis P. Gray was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.1 He His name is spelled many different ways including Jophanis, Jafannes, Japhames, Japhanes, Johanes, Japhana, Japhanis, and Japanus. He was born on July 1, 1811 at Virginia.1 He married Eliza Pride Deaton on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Marriage bond date.4,5 Japhanis P. Gray died on March 5, 1865 at Morgan Co., Illinois, at age 53.1

Census Records

1840Floyd Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male 15-20 and 1 female 20-296
1850Dwelling 991, Subdivision 23, McMinn Co., Tennessee2
1860Dwelling 1105, Indian Creek, Morgan Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1850Blacksmith2
1860Blacksmith7

Family

Eliza Pride Deaton b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891
Marriage*Japhanis P. Gray married Eliza Pride Deaton on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Marriage bond date.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1095] Unknown, Gray-Cannaday & Joseph Howard Gray Sr. in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 17, 2003, From the abstract of the will of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.
  4. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  6. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson1,2,3,4

F, b. June 26, 1938, d. July 3, 2018
FatherBerkley Allen Rierson1,5,6,7,8,9 b. September 16, 1898, d. November 24, 1953
MotherAnnie Jane Randolph1,10,5,6,7,8,9 b. August 7, 1905, d. July 7, 1985
     Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 26, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She married Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner, son of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on October 15, 1954 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,5,12,7,3 As of October 15, 1954,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson died on July 3, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.7,3 She Shelby Jean Conner, 80, of Salem, and formally of Floyd County, departed this life, July 3, 2018 to join her loving husband, Elder William T. Conner, who passed away February 10, 2017. They were joined here for 62 years. She was preceded by her parents, Berkley and Annie Jane Randolph Rierson; two sisters, Mary Blondine Longhi, Geneva Athelene Moran; one brother, William Allen Rierson. Survived by one son, Dennis Conner (Lynda); two daughters, Jennifer Conner Harris (Melvin), Melissa Conner Harden (William); foster daughter, Audrey Rierson Levicki (George); grandchildren, Michelle Woolwine (Jody), LeeAnn Holloway (Ronnie), Lindsay Hinkson (Nate), Nicholas Conner (Tori), Lucas Harden (girlfriend Alexis), Bethany Harden; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Kelsey, Kaylee, Dylan, Adeline. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on July 7, 2018.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 7, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 19, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner b. August 30, 1935, d. February 10, 2017
Marriage*Elizabeth Shelby Jean Rierson married Elder William Tuggle "W. T." Conner, son of Elder Joseph Otie Conner and Mary Lucinda Sowers, on October 15, 1954 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,5,12,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Allen Rierson obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Conner obituary in the Jul 7, 2018 edition.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Berkley A. Rierson obituary in the Nov 25, 1953 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Annie Jane Rierson.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Tuggle Conner obituary in the Feb 12, 2017 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marvin Hampton "Red" Wimmer1,2

M, b. September 24, 1914, d. October 15, 1990
FatherWalter Jackson Wimmer1,3,4,5 b. October 5, 1885, d. September 1, 1970
MotherEva "Evie" Conner1,3,4,5 b. August 30, 1889, d. February 3, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7307.6 Marvin Hampton "Red" Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on September 24, 1914 at West Virginia.6,8,1,3 He married Mabel Gay Epperly, daughter of John Brainard Epperly and Nellie Mae Wimmer, on August 9, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3,9 Marvin Hampton "Red" Wimmer died on October 15, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.6,8,2,3 He Marvin Hampton Wimmer, age 76, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Epperly Wimmer; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Junior Conner; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Betsy Wimmer, all of Salem; four grandchildren, Teresa Gallagher, Roanoke; Crystal, Angel, and Jake Wimmer, Salem; one great-grandson, Blake Gallagher, Roanoke; one sister, Roxie Edwards and one brother Samuel Wimmer, both of Shawsville; also his mother-in-law, Nellie Epperly. on October 16, 1990.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 182, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 20, Enumeration District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Farm truck driver5
1941Truck driver1

Family

Mabel Gay Epperly b. August 8, 1921, d. September 11, 2014
Marriage*Marvin Hampton "Red" Wimmer married Mabel Gay Epperly, daughter of John Brainard Epperly and Nellie Mae Wimmer, on August 9, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3,9 
Children
  • Nancy Geraldine Wimmer2,10,3,9
  • Danny Beryle Wimmer Sr.2,3,9,11

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Hampton Wimmer obituary in the Oct 16, 1990 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S103] Raymond Iddings, The Iddings & Their Forbears.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 13, 2014 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie W. Epperly Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.