Elmer Albert Keith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 18, 1930, d. July 4, 2012
FatherKerry Albert Keith1,6 b. October 13, 1906, d. March 17, 1991
MotherBula L. King1,6 b. June 16, 1911, d. September 1, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-7631.7 Elmer Albert Keith was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on January 18, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7,4 He married Delphina Faye Alderman, daughter of Benjamin Cury Alderman and Mary Ann Poff, on August 26, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,4 Elmer Albert Keith died on July 4, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.2,7,4,5 He Elmer Albert Keith, 82, of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Delphina Keith; and one brother, Mike Keith. He is survived by three children and spouse, Howard Keith, Larry and Susan Keith, and Lisa Keith; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters and brother, Iva Tolbert, Edna Weddle, Shirley Duncan, Peggy Bishop and James Keith. Interment will follow at Topeco Cemetery with Military Rites by VFW #7854 and American Legion #127. on July 6, 2012.2

Occupation

1950Farmer1

Family

Delphina Faye Alderman b. October 24, 1932, d. December 8, 2005
Marriage*Elmer Albert Keith married Delphina Faye Alderman, daughter of Benjamin Cury Alderman and Mary Ann Poff, on August 26, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Albert Keith obituary in the Jul 6, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3318] Topeco Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kerry Albert Keith obituary in the Mar 19, 1991 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delphina Faye Keith obituary in the Dec 10, 2005 edition.
  9. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Howard Dennis Keith obituary.
  10. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 69-75.

Alma Lee Jones1

F, b. November 27, 1897, d. August 14, 1985
FatherJacob B. Lawrence1
MotherAlice Jones2,3
     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8346.4 Alma Lee Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She was born on November 27, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,8,2,3,4 She married George Kyle Anderson in 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 As of 1922,her married name was Anderson. As of September 7, 1929,her married name was Kingrea.1 Alma Lee Jones married Hosea Lewis Kingrea, son of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea and Martha Annie Dickerson, on September 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Alma Lee Jones married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on January 12, 1967 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,9,3 As of January 12, 1967,her married name was Link. Alma Lee Jones died on August 14, 1985 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.6,3 She ELLISTON - Alma Kingrea Link, age 87, died Wednesday, August 14, 1985, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Claudy Eanes, Mrs. Helen Dillard, both of Elliston; one son, Walter Kingrea, Boones Mill; several stepchildren; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at Huffville Church. Interment in the church cemetery. on August 16, 1985.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 144, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 28, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

George Kyle Anderson
Marriage*Alma Lee Jones married George Kyle Anderson in 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

Hosea Lewis Kingrea b. August 24, 1885, d. 1949
Marriage*Alma Lee Jones married Hosea Lewis Kingrea, son of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea and Martha Annie Dickerson, on September 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Family 3

Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link b. April 20, 1904, d. December 9, 1978
Marriage*Alma Lee Jones married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on January 12, 1967 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,9,3 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Kingrea Link obituary in the Aug 16, 1985 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ted Roosevelt Link.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy E. King1,2

F, b. circa 1840
FatherJacob O. King1,2 b. circa 1816
MotherMary "Polly" Mills2,1 b. circa 1818, d. before April 13, 1884
     Nancy E. King was born circa 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Hosea Kingrea, son of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on March 18, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 18, 1866,her married name was Kingrea.

Census Records

1870Dwelling 204, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 33, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Hosea Kingrea b. circa 1832, d. October 20, 1894
Marriage*Nancy E. King married Hosea Kingrea, son of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on March 18, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Ella Virginia Light1,2,3,4

F, b. February 26, 1901, d. January 4, 1994
FatherJohn Van Buren Light1,2,3 b. August 9, 1873, d. November 13, 1937
MotherSusan June "Susie" Conner1,2,3 b. April 14, 1877, d. January 19, 1954
     Ella Virginia Light was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1350.5 She was born on February 26, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 As of August 18, 1929,her married name was Hoal.6 She married Alfred Hoal on August 18, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6 Ella Virginia Light and Alfred Hoal were divorced on December 10, 1937 at Virginia.6 As of June 17, 1938,her married name was Sawyers.3 Ella Virginia Light married Cloyd Neal Sawyers on June 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Ella Virginia Light died on January 4, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.7,4,5 She SAWYERS, Ella Light, 92, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 4, 1994. She was the widow of Cloyd M. Sawyers and was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Surviving are a daughter, Louise M. Dunn; two grandchildren, Mickey Cooper and Patricia Kroeker, all of California; several great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Mary Richards, Rocky Mount and Lucy Busick, Arkansas; a stepdaughter-in-law, Mary Sawyers, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 3 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Troy B. Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on January 5, 1994.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 158, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1920Dwelling 61, District 41, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 461, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 141, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Laundry washer8

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Alfred Hoal b. circa 1908
Marriage*Ella Virginia Light married Alfred Hoal on August 18, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6 
Divorce* Ella Virginia Light and Alfred Hoal were divorced on December 10, 1937 at Virginia.6 

Family 3

Cloyd Neal Sawyers b. June 22, 1886, d. July 16, 1961
Marriage*Ella Virginia Light married Cloyd Neal Sawyers on June 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Light Sawyers obituary in the Jan 5, 1994 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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.

Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 14, 1906, d. October 23, 1986
FatherJohn Van Buren Light1,3 b. August 9, 1873, d. November 13, 1937
MotherSusan June "Susie" Conner1,3 b. April 14, 1877, d. January 19, 1954
     Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0943.6 He married Viola May Clark.7,4,8 Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr. was born on October 14, 1906 at Virginia.1,6,4 He died on October 23, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.6,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 158, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3
1920Dwelling 61, District 41, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 92, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 82, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Gas filling station manager7
1940Auto parts salesman8

Family

Viola May Clark b. June 12, 1909, d. June 8, 1995
Marriage*Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr. married Viola May Clark.7,4,8 
Child
  • Clarence Oakey "Chuck" Light Jr.2,8,9

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola Clark Light obituary in the Jun 10, 1995 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alfred Hoal1

M, b. circa 1908
     Alfred Hoal was born circa 1908 at Virginia.1 He married Ella Virginia Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on August 18, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2 Alfred Hoal and Ella Virginia Light were divorced on December 10, 1937 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 461, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia1

Occupation

1930Laundry washer1

Family

Ella Virginia Light b. February 26, 1901, d. January 4, 1994
Marriage*Alfred Hoal married Ella Virginia Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on August 18, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2 
Divorce* Alfred Hoal and Ella Virginia Light were divorced on December 10, 1937 at Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Viola May Clark1

F, b. June 12, 1909, d. June 8, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2667.2 Viola May Clark was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She married Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr., son of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner.1,5,6 Her married name was Light. Viola May Clark was born on June 12, 1909 at Virginia.1,2 She died on June 8, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.3 She LIGHT, Viola Clark, 85, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 8, 1995, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was the widow of Clarence O. "Hickey" Light Sr., and a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, C. O. "Chuck" and Sadie L. Light, Fairfax; grandchildren, Clarence O. Light III., Springfield, Deanne F. Light, Clifton. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 12, 1995, with the Rev. Allie J. McNider officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. on June 10, 1995.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 82, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr. b. October 14, 1906, d. October 23, 1986
Marriage*Viola May Clark married Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr., son of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner.1,5,6 
Child
  • Clarence Oakey "Chuck" Light Jr.3,6,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola Clark Light obituary in the Jun 10, 1995 edition.
  4. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Fannie Hazel Light1,2

F, b. March 30, 1924, d. March 28, 2005
FatherIsaac Albert Light1,3,4,5,6 b. April 28, 1897, d. February 8, 1971
MotherLuemma Mae Ferris1,3,4,5,6 b. May 14, 1896, d. June 5, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 224-20-0854.7 Fannie Hazel Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on March 30, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2 As of March 27, 1946,her married name was Spradlin.2 She married Wilson Lafayette Spradlin on March 27, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 As of April 23, 2000,her married name was Hamil.2 Fannie Hazel Light married Basil Arthur Hamil on April 23, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2 Fannie Hazel Light died on March 28, 2005 at Virginia at age 80.3,7 She Fannie Light Spradlin Hamil, 80, of Blacksburg, formerly Fannie Light Spradlin of Salem, went to her home with Jesus Monday, March 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Albert and Luemma Mae Light and her husband of 49 years, Wilson L. Spradlin. Survivors include her son, Jim L. Spradlin and wife, Thelma of Christiansburg; her daughter, Nancy Huffman and husband, Barry of Christiansburg; brothers, Archie Light of Christiansburg; Ray Light of Salem; sister, Bonnie Hinkley of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Lisa H. Altizer of Christiansburg, Jeffrey Huffman of Christiansburg; Jimmie Spradlin, Jr. of Pennsylvania, Jammie Spradlin, Joshua Spradlin of Roanoke, Eddie Osborn, Janice Wade Meeks, Melissa Nedoszytko; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Jerry Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Hamil Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. on March 31, 2005.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 30, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Wilson Lafayette Spradlin b. May 11, 1918, d. July 2, 1992
Marriage*Fannie Hazel Light married Wilson Lafayette Spradlin on March 27, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Family 2

Basil Arthur Hamil b. January 12, 1917, d. June 2, 2002
Marriage*Fannie Hazel Light married Basil Arthur Hamil on April 23, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fannie Light Spradlin Hamil obituary in the Mar 31, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie L. Hinkley obituary in the Oct 7, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Howard Light obituary in the Nov 19, 2014 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Basil Arthur Hamil obituary in the Jun 5, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilson Lafayette Spradlin obituary in the Jul 3, 1992 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmie Lee Spradlin obituiary in the May 20, 2009 edition.

Chester Lee Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 5, 1925, d. January 24, 1945
FatherIsaac Albert Light1,7,8,9 b. April 28, 1897, d. February 8, 1971
MotherLuemma Mae Ferris1,4,7,8,9 b. May 14, 1896, d. June 5, 1981
     Chester Lee Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pfc 7 Armd Inf Bn WWII."3 He married Capitola Ratcliff.10 Chester Lee Light was born on September 5, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,11,6 He died on January 24, 1945 at age 19.2,3,11 He In Loving Memory of Chester L. Light. In remembrance of our brother, Chester L. Light, who was killed in action 59 years ago on this date. Pvt. Light entered the military in March 1944 and was sent overseas in November of that same year where he served in the 3rd Infantry Division of the Army. He was killed serving his country in World War II on January 24, 1945. He was resident of Christiansburg, Va. The many years since his death has not lessened the loss felt by his family which includes two sisters, Fannie Spradlin Hamil of Blacksburg and Bonnie Hinkley of Christiansburg, and two brothers, Archie Light of Christiansburg and Ray Light of Salem. on January 24, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 30, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Capitola Ratcliff b. September 3, 1928, d. May 21, 1976
Marriage*Chester Lee Light married Capitola Ratcliff.10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester L. Light memorium in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie L. Hinkley obituary in the Oct 7, 2011 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Howard Light obituary in the Nov 19, 2014 edition.
  10. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  11. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.

Archie Howard Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 30, 1928, d. November 17, 2014
FatherIsaac Albert Light1,6,2,7,8,3 b. April 28, 1897, d. February 8, 1971
MotherLuemma Mae Ferris1,6,2,7,8,3 b. May 14, 1896, d. June 5, 1981
     Archie Howard Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He married Joyce Unknown.7,9,3 Archie Howard Light was born on January 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He married Capitola Ratcliff on February 9, 1946 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10 Archie Howard Light died on November 17, 2014 at Virginia at age 86.3 He Archie Howard Light, 86, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Leumma Ferris Light; his first wife, Capitola Light; son, Billy Light; sisters, Fannie Spradlin and Bonnie Hinkley; and brother, Chester Light. Archie is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Light; children, Joyce Harris and husband, Winfred, David Light and wife, Terry, and James Farley and wife, Joyce; step-son, Jackie Akers and wife, Ellen; grandchildren, Teresa Patrick and husband, Mark, Randy Harris and wife, Roberta, Kenny Light and wife, Michelle, and Justin Farley and wife, Deb; step-granddaughter, Tracy Barley and husband, Jason; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Stephen Patrick, Madison, Katelyn, and Riley Farley; step-great-grandchildren, Camden Mielnicki, Kane Whitlock, and Brooke Whitlock; brother, Ray Light and wife, Frances, of Salem; as well as nieces and nephews. Archie was a faithful member of Open Door Baptist Church for over 30 years. He loved the Lord, his animals, and playing his accordion. Archie always had a smile on his face and was a wonderful, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Open Door Baptist Church, 3995 Roanoke Road, Christiansburg, with Pastor Michael J. Johnston and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 19, 2014.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 30, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 162, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1950Overall factory worker11

Family 1

Joyce Unknown
Marriage*Archie Howard Light married Joyce Unknown.7,9,3 

Family 2

Capitola Ratcliff b. September 3, 1928, d. May 21, 1976
Marriage*Archie Howard Light married Capitola Ratcliff on February 9, 1946 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Howard Light obituary in the Nov 19, 2014 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fannie Light Spradlin Hamil obituary in the Mar 31, 2005 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie L. Hinkley obituary in the Oct 7, 2011 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Howard Light obituary in the Jan 19, 2012 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Patsy Theodore LePhew1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1905, d. August 9, 1946
FatherJames Ballard Lephew4,1,3 b. October 13, 1881, d. October 26, 1914
MotherLillie Esley Graham4,1,3 b. April 4, 1878, d. January 27, 1962
     Patsy Theodore LePhew was buried at LePhew Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 20, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He married Julia Gertrude Collins circa 1926.2 Patsy Theodore LePhew died on August 9, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 39, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 39, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 65, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 108, District 35, Kings Mountain, York Co., South Carolina2
1940Dwelling 541, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1920Farm laborer4
1930Farmer2

Family

Julia Gertrude Collins b. circa 1904
Marriage*Patsy Theodore LePhew married Julia Gertrude Collins circa 1926.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thurman Roy Lephew1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 29, 1909, d. September 3, 1971
FatherJames Ballard Lephew1,2,4,5 b. October 13, 1881, d. October 26, 1914
MotherLillie Esley Graham1,2,4,5 b. April 4, 1878, d. January 27, 1962
     Thurman Roy Lephew was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Laura Lee Milton.3,5 Thurman Roy Lephew was born on August 29, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Willie Mae Kirby on July 29, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Thurman Roy Lephew died on September 3, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 39, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 65, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1

Family 1

Laura Lee Milton
Marriage*Thurman Roy Lephew married Laura Lee Milton.3,5 

Family 2

Willie Mae Kirby b. March 12, 1924, d. May 14, 1966
Marriage*Thurman Roy Lephew married Willie Mae Kirby on July 29, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children
  • Barbara Ann Lephew4
  • Doris Lee Lephew4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Otho James Lephew1,2,3,4

M, b. January 5, 1912, d. March 1, 1956
FatherJames Ballard Lephew1,4 b. October 13, 1881, d. October 26, 1914
MotherLillie Esley Graham1,5,4 b. April 4, 1878, d. January 27, 1962
     Otho James Lephew was buried at Roanoke County Farm Cemetery, Next to Richfield Recovery & Care Center 3615 West Main Street, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Esther Barr.3,4 Otho James Lephew was born on January 5, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on March 1, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 44.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 78, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 42, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Family

Esther Barr
Marriage*Otho James Lephew married Esther Barr.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2726] Roanoke County VA Archives - Roanoke County Farm Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Marvin Lee Lephew1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 12, 1914, d. January 13, 1997
FatherJames Ballard Lephew1,6 b. October 13, 1881, d. October 26, 1914
MotherLillie Esley Graham1,6 b. April 4, 1878, d. January 27, 1962
     Marvin Lee Lephew was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 228-09-6415.7 He was born on May 12, 1914 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 He married Cora Jane Melton on February 8, 1938 at Fort Lewis, Virginia.3,8,6 Marvin Lee Lephew died on January 13, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,5 He LEPHEW, Marvin Lee, 82, of Elliston, died Monday, January 13, 1997. He was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Lephew, one daughter, Juanita Lephew, and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Cora Melton Lephew, Shawsville; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary and Butch Roupe, Shawsville, Geneva and Floyd Ayers, Bent Mountain; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Marvin (Sonny) and Essie Lephew, Carl Lephew, all of Elliston; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; 9 stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at Seneca Baptist Church, with the Rev. Virgil McHone and the Rev. Ron Buchanan officiating. Interment in Little Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 14, 1997 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on January 14, 1997.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 78, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Family

Cora Jane Melton b. August 26, 1918, d. January 26, 2002
Marriage*Marvin Lee Lephew married Cora Jane Melton on February 8, 1938 at Fort Lewis, Virginia.3,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lee Lephew obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  4. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Melton Lephew obituary in the Jan 27, 2002 edition.
  9. [S2823] Little Hope Church Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lephew Roupe obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  11. [S2388] Little Hope Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=martin&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=64470564&CRid=2244766&df=all&
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Marie Lephew obituary in the Feb 20, 1995 edition.

Cora Jane Melton1,2,3

F, b. August 26, 1918, d. January 26, 2002
     Cora Jane Melton was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-05-5203.4 She was born on August 26, 1918 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4,3 As of February 8, 1938,her married name was Lephew.3 She married Marvin Lee Lephew, son of James Ballard Lephew and Lillie Esley Graham, on February 8, 1938 at Fort Lewis, Virginia.1,2,3 Cora Jane Melton died on January 26, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,4,5 She LEPHEW, Cora Melton, 83, of Elliston, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2002. Preceding her in death was her husband, Marvin Lephew and granddaughter, Annie Lephew. She is survived by daughters, Mary Roupe (Butch) and Geneva Ayers (Floyd); sons, Marvin Lephew, Jr. and Carl Lephew (Pat); 12 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 27, 2002 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 28, 2002 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Virgil McHone officiating. Interment to follow in Little Hope Cemetery, Elliston, Va. We wish to thank Shawsville Rescue Squad for everything they have done. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston, Va., 540-268-2331.
on January 27, 2002.2

Family

Marvin Lee Lephew b. May 12, 1914, d. January 13, 1997
Marriage*She married Marvin Lee Lephew, son of James Ballard Lephew and Lillie Esley Graham, on February 8, 1938 at Fort Lewis, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lee Lephew obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Melton Lephew obituary in the Jan 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2823] Little Hope Church Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lephew Roupe obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Marie Lephew obituary in the Feb 20, 1995 edition.

Wayne Ervin Lephew1,2,3,4

M, b. November 22, 1938, d. January 30, 1939
FatherMarvin Lee Lephew1,3,4,5 b. May 12, 1914, d. January 13, 1997
MotherCora Jane Melton1,4,5 b. August 26, 1918, d. January 26, 2002
     Wayne Ervin Lephew was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 22, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on January 30, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lee Lephew obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  2. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  3. [S2388] Little Hope Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=martin&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=64470564&CRid=2244766&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lephew Roupe obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.

Martha Juanita Lephew1,2,3,4

F, b. October 16, 1935, d. December 11, 1943
FatherMarvin Lee Lephew1,3,4,5 b. May 12, 1914, d. January 13, 1997
MotherCora Jane Melton1,3,4,5 b. August 26, 1918, d. January 26, 2002
     Martha Juanita Lephew was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She was born on October 16, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 She died on December 11, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 8.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 85, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lee Lephew obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  2. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  3. [S2823] Little Hope Church Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lephew Roupe obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Jane Lephew1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 3, 1957, d. January 9, 2017
FatherMarvin Lee Lephew1,2,4,5 b. May 12, 1914, d. January 13, 1997
MotherCora Jane Melton1,2,4,5 b. August 26, 1918, d. January 26, 2002
     Her married name was Lane.4 Mary Jane Lephew married Unknown Lane.4 Mary Jane Lephew was born on July 3, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 As of November 8, 1986,her married name was Roupe.5 She married Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe on November 8, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 Mary Jane Lephew and Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe were divorced on September 11, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Mary Jane Lephew died on January 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 59.4 She Mary Lephew Roupe, 59, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Butch Roupe; parents, Marvin L. Lephew and Cora J. Melton; siblings, Geneva W. Lephew, Carl A. Lephew, Juanita Lephew, and Wayne Lephew; and grandkids, Victoria and Kailyn Lane. Mary is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Gail Lane, Clinton and Chris Lane, Jackie Lane and Melanie Bierman and Stephanie Hall, Willie and Sam Lephew, Ashley Lephew and Michael and Nicole Roupe; step-kids, Jonathan Roupe and Bobbi Wheeler. She is also survived by her 24 grandkinds, Cody, Camben, Caiden, and Ava Roupe, Brandon, Abby, and Cindy Lane, Landon and Zoey Lephew, Ella and Max Bandy, Eugene, Blake, Kristen, Daniel, and Sophia Lane, Sarah McCogg, Chase Lane, Jacob Bierman, Kallie Brickhouse, Damien Hayes, Riley Lane, and Ashley Underwood and husband; her great-grandson, Aiden Underwood; and brother, Marvin H. Lephew. A special thanks to Louise Lephew, her bedside companion. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Mountain Top Mission Church, 3005 Roanoke St., Christiansburg. on January 13, 2017.4

Family 1

Unknown Lane
Marriage*She married Unknown Lane.4 
Children
  • Roy Lane4
  • Jackie Lane4
  • Clinton Ray Lane4

Family 2

Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe b. August 18, 1941, d. May 16, 2015
Marriage*Mary Jane Lephew married Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe on November 8, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 
Divorce* Mary Jane Lephew and Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe were divorced on September 11, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lee Lephew obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Melton Lephew obituary in the Jan 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lephew Roupe obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 18, 1941, d. May 16, 2015
     Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.6 He Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe, 73, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16th, 2015. He was a school bus driver for Montgomery County Schools for 30 years, and was the center piece of the family he dearly Loved. Preceding in death by; Grandmother; Ella Roupe 1895-1980; Mother, Eunice Harrison; Wife, Janie Blevins Roupe 1943-1976; Brother, Jack Harrison. Suriving members of his family; Sister; Vickie Snow, Sons; Jonathan Roupe & fiancee, Linda Boone, Phillip Roupe & (W) Christina; Daughters, Bobbi Roupe Wheeler; Grandchildren, Michael Roupe & (W) Nicole, Josh Roupe, Ashley Underwood & (H) Tyler; Great-Grandchildren, Cody Roupe, Calden, Camben Roupe, Ava Pipkin & Aiden Underwood, Several nices & nephews; Companion, Mary Jane Roupe; Stepsons; Roy Lane & (W) Gail, Clinton Lane & (W) Christina, Jackie Lane, Willie Lephew and 12 step-grandchildren. The family extends a special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice for their dedicated care. A period of visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19th, 2012 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral home's chapel with the Rev. Virgil McHone officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Lawn Burial Park in Salem.6 He was born on August 18, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.4,5 He married Mary Jane Lephew, daughter of Marvin Lee Lephew and Cora Jane Melton, on November 8, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe and Mary Jane Lephew were divorced on September 11, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe died on May 16, 2015 at Virginia at age 73.6

Family

Mary Jane Lephew b. July 3, 1957, d. January 9, 2017
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Lephew, daughter of Marvin Lee Lephew and Cora Jane Melton, on November 8, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Divorce* Brainard Lee "Butch" Roupe and Mary Jane Lephew were divorced on September 11, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lee Lephew obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Melton Lephew obituary in the Jan 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lephew Roupe obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 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.
  6. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Brainard Lee Roupe obituary.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Wanda Geneva Lephew1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 27, 1941, d. October 2, 2009
FatherMarvin Lee Lephew1,2,3,5 b. May 12, 1914, d. January 13, 1997
MotherCora Jane Melton1,2,3,5 b. August 26, 1918, d. January 26, 2002
     Wanda Geneva Lephew was born on July 27, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 As of July 19, 1960,her married name was McGhee.5 She married Oscar Harold McGhee on July 19, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Wanda Geneva Lephew and Oscar Harold McGhee were divorced on December 7, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 As of December 16, 1979,her married name was Ayers.5 Wanda Geneva Lephew married Floyd Huston Ayers on December 16, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Wanda Geneva Lephew died on October 2, 2009 at Virginia at age 68.6

Family 1

Oscar Harold McGhee b. July 19, 1941, d. September 29, 2013
Marriage*She married Oscar Harold McGhee on July 19, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Wanda Geneva Lephew and Oscar Harold McGhee were divorced on December 7, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Doug McGhee8
  • Diana Gail McGhee5
  • Charles Luther McGhee5
  • Cora Fay McGhee8,5

Family 2

Floyd Huston Ayers
Marriage*Wanda Geneva Lephew married Floyd Huston Ayers on December 16, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Lee Lephew obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Melton Lephew obituary in the Jan 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lephew Roupe obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar Harold McGhee obituary in the Oct 1, 2013 edition.