Christeen Rebecca Hunley1,2,3

F, b. February 22, 1928, d. July 17, 2020
     Christeen Rebecca Hunley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She Christeen "Granny" H. Wickham, 92 of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Katherine Hunley, her husband, Raymond Wickham, two grandsons, Adam Wickham and David Wickham, and a great grandson, Zachary Short. Christeen was a long standing member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church. Before getting married and settling down to have a family, Christeen worked for the Dept. of the Navy at the Pentagon. A faithful Christian woman and loving mother, she is fondly remembered as "Granny" to everyone who met her. Christeen is survived by her seven children, Reginald Wickham (Teresa), Regina W. Short (Randy), Royce D. Wickham (Kathy), Roger D. Wickham (Ronda), Roy D. Wickham (Michele), Rebecca D. Milliner, Ronald "Ronnie" D. Wickham (Theresa); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives. A special thank you to Amy Short and Chris Wickham for their dedication and care for Granny during her illness. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Rev. Nathan Colwell officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.2 Her married name was Wickham.1 She married Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham, son of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore.1,2 Christeen Rebecca Hunley was born on February 22, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 She died on July 17, 2020 at Virginia at age 92.2

Family

Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham b. November 27, 1925, d. December 27, 1996
Marriage*She married Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham, son of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore.1,2 
Children
  • Jimmy Ray Wickham1
  • Reginald Dean Wickham1,2,4
  • Regina Dawn Wickham1,2,4
  • Royce D. Wickham1,2,4
  • Roger Duane Wickham1,2,4
  • Roy Dale Wickham1,2,4
  • Rebecca Dea "Becky" Wickham1,5,2,4
  • Ronald Dana Wickham1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond L. Wickham obituary in the Dec 29, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Christeen H. Wickham obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Marie Milliner birth announcement in the Aug 18, 1996 edition.

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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 156, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 204, District 61-8, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer9
1950Farm hand10

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

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Guy Edward Farmer obituary in the Jun 12, 1998 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [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

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Infant Rorrer1

M, b. September 8, 1957, d. September 8, 1957
FatherSebert Wolford Rorrer1,2
MotherVirginia Jean Walton1,2
     Infant Rorrer was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He died on September 8, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,2 He was born on September 8, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Michael David Harris1,2,3

M, b. May 16, 1953, d. July 9, 1953
FatherJames William Harris4,1,2 b. May 24, 1925, d. October 19, 1998
MotherDorothy 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

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Sisson Harris obituary in the Feb 2, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.