Guy Edward Farmer1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. July 18, 1914, d. June 10, 1998
His Social Security Number was 227-12-2573.7 Guy Edward Farmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 He was born on July 18, 1914 at Radford, Virginia.7,3,4,8,5 He married Lula Ann Collins, daughter of Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins and Hattie Beanica Hall, on November 21, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 Guy Edward Farmer died on June 10, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,5,6 He FARMER, Guy Edward, 83, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Mr. Farmer served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and retired from the laundry department at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Surviving are his stepdaughter, Mary L. Ball and husband, Joey, and stepgranddaughter, Heather M. Howell and husband, Jamie, all of Randleman, N.C. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. James S. Angle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. (366-0707) on June 12, 1998.2
Family | Lula Ann Collins b. February 11, 1908, d. April 25, 1961 |
Marriage* | Guy Edward Farmer married Lula Ann Collins, daughter of Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins and Hattie Beanica Hall, on November 21, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 |
Citations
- [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Guy Edward Farmer obituary in the Jun 12, 1998 edition.
- [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.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [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&
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Unknown Adams1
M
Unknown Adams married Glathia Lillian Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest.1
Family | Glathia Lillian Vest b. July 11, 1913, d. March 26, 1979 |
Marriage* | Unknown Adams married Glathia Lillian Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest.1 |
Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
Infant Rorrer1
M, b. September 8, 1957, d. September 8, 1957
Father | Sebert Wolford Rorrer1,2 |
Mother | Virginia Jean Walton1,2 |
Michael David Harris1,2,3
M, b. May 16, 1953, d. July 9, 1953
Father | James William Harris4,1,2 b. May 24, 1925, d. October 19, 1998 |
Mother | Dorothy Lewis Sisson4,1,2 b. March 8, 1929, d. January 31, 2011 |
Michael David Harris was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,2 He was born on May 16, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,3 He died on July 9, 1953 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,2
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Sisson Harris obituary in the Feb 2, 2011 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
Jesse Harrington Howard1
M, b. April 16, 1919
Jesse Harrington Howard was born on April 16, 1919 at Virginia.1 He married Ellen May Poff, daughter of John Ira Poff and Delia L. Hall, on August 28, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1
Family | Ellen May Poff b. June 14, 1908, d. March 21, 1994 |
Marriage* | Jesse Harrington Howard married Ellen May Poff, daughter of John Ira Poff and Delia L. Hall, on August 28, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Calvin Coolidge Leffler1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
M, b. January 11, 1924, d. March 31, 2000
Calvin Coolidge Leffler was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 231-16-1061.9 He was born on January 11, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,2,3,6,7,8,10 He married Essie Stella Hollins, daughter of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on May 13, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,11,5 Calvin Coolidge Leffler died on March 31, 2000 at Virginia at age 76.9,2,3,10 He LEFFLER, Calvin C., 76, of Colonial Heights, and formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, March 31, 2000. He was a native of Roanoke and the son of the late Uni V. and Eliza Agee Leffler. His wife, Essie Hollins Leffler preceded him in death. Mr. Leffler served in the United States Army during World War II and was retired from Allied Signal Corp. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne C. and Judy Leffler of Forsyth, Ga; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Richard Kellett of Chester, Janie and Luis Ojeda of Tampa, Fla; a sister, Gertrude Greasey of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Marshall Leffler, Ronna Barger, Sheila Jacobs, Don Rosenlund, Luis Ojeda, III; three great-grandchildren, Joshua Leffler, Krystal Ojeda, and Troy Rosenlund. Interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd, Va. on April 2, 2000.2
Family | Essie Stella Hollins b. June 8, 1924, d. April 17, 1976 |
Marriage* | He married Essie Stella Hollins, daughter of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on May 13, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,11,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Leffler obituary in the Apr 2, 2000 edition.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Essie Stella Hollins Leffler obituary in the Apr 19, 1976 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minerva Cynthia Leffler obituary in the Apr 20, 1952 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wayne C. Leffler obituary in the Jun 1, 2008 edition.
Wayne Coolidge Leffler1,2,3,4
M, b. February 24, 1943, d. May 29, 2008
Father | Calvin Coolidge Leffler1,5,6,3 b. January 11, 1924, d. March 31, 2000 |
Mother | Essie Stella Hollins1,5,6,3 b. June 8, 1924, d. April 17, 1976 |
Wayne Coolidge Leffler was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-56-4525.7 He married Judy Sue Hogan.1,3 Wayne Coolidge Leffler was born on February 24, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,7 He died on May 29, 2008 at Forsyth, Monroe Co., Georgia, at age 65.2,3,7 He Wayne C. Leffler, 65, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away May 29, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Coolidge Leffler and Minerva Essie Stella Hollins Leffler. He was born February 24, 1943, in Roanoke and retired as an electrician from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. Mr. Leffler was a former member of Oakhaven Golf Club and a current member of Fox Run Country Club. He was also a member of the machinist union. Survivors include his wife, Judy Leffler, of Forsyth, Georgia; children, Ronna Barger, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, Sheila McAlister, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, Virginia and Marshall Leffler, of Dinwiddie, Virginia; sisters, Jeanne Kellett, of Chester, Virginia, and Janie O'Jeda, of Tampa, Florida; and grandson, Joshua Leffler. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Check. on June 1, 2008.3
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Leffler obituary in the Apr 2, 2000 edition.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wayne C. Leffler obituary in the Jun 1, 2008 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Essie Stella Hollins Leffler obituary in the Apr 19, 1976 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minerva Cynthia Leffler obituary in the Apr 20, 1952 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Minerva Cynthia "Cindy" Leffler1,2,3,4,5
F, b. November 26, 1950, d. April 18, 1952
Father | Calvin Coolidge Leffler1,2,3,4 b. January 11, 1924, d. March 31, 2000 |
Mother | Essie Stella Hollins1,2,3,4 b. June 8, 1924, d. April 17, 1976 |
Minerva Cynthia "Cindy" Leffler was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 She was born on November 26, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 She died on April 18, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.1,2,3,4 She Minerva Cynthia Leffler, 18-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Leffler, died Friday night at the home, 1514 23rd St., N.E. Survivirig, besides her parents, are two sisters; Jeanne and Janie Leffler and a brother, Wayne Leffler. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on April 20, 1952.4
Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minerva Cynthia Leffler obituary in the Apr 20, 1952 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Bernie Franklin Hollins1,2,3,4,5
M, b. November 26, 1936, d. November 9, 1939
Father | Archie Hollins1,2,3,5 b. September 5, 1896, d. September 16, 1955 |
Mother | Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner1,2,3,5 b. October 29, 1896, d. July 19, 1974 |
Bernie Franklin Hollins was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 He was born on November 26, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 He Bernie Franklin Hollins, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hollins of Route 1, died this morning in a local hospital. Surviving in addition to his parents are the following brothers and sisters: Clythus, Catherine, Essie, Herman, Vergie and Emory Hollins. Interment in Wilson cemetery, Floyd County. on November 9, 1939.5 He died on November 9, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.1,2,3,5
Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Bernie Franklin Hollins obituary in the Nov 9, 1939 edition.
Eva Genrette/Genette Vest1,2
F, b. circa 1943, d. circa 1943
Father | Troy Wade Vest1,3,2,4 b. April 22, 1920, d. May 13, 1978 |
Mother | Irene Walters1,3,2,4 b. December 7, 1920, d. February 8, 2005 |
Eva Genrette/Genette Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died circa 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died in infancy.4 She was born circa 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3
Citations
Clara Jane Vest1,2,3,4,5,6
F, b. May 27, 1950, d. May 30, 1950
Father | Troy Wade Vest1,2,3,4,6 b. April 22, 1920, d. May 13, 1978 |
Mother | Irene Walters1,2,3,4,6 b. December 7, 1920, d. February 8, 2005 |
Clara Jane Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 She was born on May 27, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,5 She died on May 30, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,6 She Clara Jane Vest, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Troy M. Vest died today. Surviving besides the parents are three sisters, Juanna, Joyce and Patricia, and a brother, Aldo. Funeral will be at the graveside in the Wilson Cemetery. on May 31, 1950.6
Citations
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Jane Vest obituary in the May 31, 1950 edition.
Failous Morris Rakes1,2,3
M, b. September 25, 1948, d. January 24, 2017
Father | Failous Mason Rakes1,4,2 b. December 28, 1919, d. August 2, 1991 |
Mother | Alice Regent Main1,4,2 b. April 27, 1927, d. April 12, 1997 |
Failous Morris Rakes was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Alice Marie Workman.4 Failous Morris Rakes was born on September 25, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He died on January 24, 2017 at Virginia at age 68.2 He Failous Morris Rakes, 68, of Shawsville, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Morris loved working around his place – hunting, fishing, and raising a garden and his grandbabies. He enjoyed going to the Little Country Store and sitting around with his buddies in the Liars Club talking about stuff. Give him something that was broke down and wouldn't work, and in no time he would get it going again. He loved to tinker and piddle around his shop. He fought a hard battle with his health but he accepted God in his life and was ready when He called him Home. Morris was preceded in death by his parents, Failous Mason and Alice Regent Main Rakes; and son, Richard M. Rakes. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Rakes; children, Donna Rakes Akers and husband Todd, Melissa Rakes Craighead and husband, Paul; sister, Linda Hollandsworth; two grandchildren, Jessica and Zachary; two great-grandchildren, Emilie and Brianna; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on January 26, 2017.2
Family | Alice Marie Workman |
Marriage* | He married Alice Marie Workman.4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the F. Mason Rakes obituary in the Aug 4, 1991 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Failous Morris Rakes obituary in the Jan 26, 2017 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice M. Rakes obituary in the Apr 14, 1997 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Matthew Rakes obituary in the Aug 12, 2008 edition.
- [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Melissa Rakes Craighead obituary.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.