Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1909, d. November 9, 1986
     Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0236.5 He was born on May 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,6 He married Reva Madeline Minton, daughter of William Thomas Minton and Eliza H. Conner, on July 12, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell died on November 9, 1986 at San Diego Co., California, at age 77.6

Family

Reva Madeline Minton b. July 7, 1921, d. September 28, 2000
Marriage*He married Reva Madeline Minton, daughter of William Thomas Minton and Eliza H. Conner, on July 12, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1182] Margo Minton Wolfe, "Reva Madeline Minton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 13 and Apr 22, 2006.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reva Madeline Howell obituary in the Oct 3, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Josephine Belle Haymaker1

F, b. January 2, 1914, d. January 18, 2004
FatherFrank Haymaker1
MotherMollie Oyler1
     Josephine Belle Haymaker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6662.2 Her married name was Hall.1 She married Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr., son of Leslie Wade Hall and Inez Elizabeth Poff.1,3 Josephine Belle Haymaker was born on January 2, 1914 at Springwood, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on January 18, 2004 at Virginia at age 90.1,2 She Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall, 90, of Lafayette, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2004. She was born in Springwood, Va. to the late Frank and Molly Oyler Haymaker. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Wade (L. W.) Hall Jr., brothers, Jack, Bill and Luther Haymaker, grandson, Philip Wade Hall and great-granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn Hall. Surviving are her sister, Louise Haymaker Thomas, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Haymaker, Fincastle, Janette (Jan) and Fred Apgar, Elliston, and Garnette and Bill Butt, Roanoke; eight children, Charlotte H. Smith, Lafayette, James L. and Doris Hall of Fincastle, Herman Cecil (H. C.) Hall of Blue Ridge, Richard A. (Dickie) and Barbara Hall, Salem, Linda and Mike Sarver, Ridgeway, Calvin Glenn and Connie Hall of Lafayette, Deborah and Gordon Garrett, Elliston, Gwyn (GG) and Mike Jolly, Rutherford, N.C; 19 grandchildren, Jeff and Alecia Smith, Pam and Don Wells, Jammie and Ron Gibson, Greg and Terri Hall, Eric and Jennifer Hall, Paula Hall, Sean and Michelle Hall, Hollie Flynn, Tonia and Chris Dillman, Michael and Maria Sarver, Jinger and Charles Dalton, Teresa Sarver, Carey and Robert Peerman, Erin (EE) Hall, Emily Duncan, Melissa Garrett, Chris and Matt Miley; 16 great-grandchildren, Jimmy and Laura Smith, Whitney and Ashley Wells, Paxton Hall, Jessica Hall and Janie Shannon, Derick and Tanner Hall, Cameron Hall, Leslie and Joseph Hall, Cody and Michaela Dillman, and Abigail Dalton. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 14 Shawsville, Va. 24162, Good Samaritan Hospice 3825 Electric Road Roanoke, Va. 24018 or the National Kidney Foundation, 5001 West Broad Street # 217 Richmond, Va. 23230. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Emory Tarpley. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 366-0707. on January 19, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 2, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. b. August 3, 1920, d. June 8, 1968
Marriage*Josephine Belle Haymaker married Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr., son of Leslie Wade Hall and Inez Elizabeth Poff.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall obituary in the Jan 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman C. Hall obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlotte H. Smith obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Glenn Hall obituary in the Jun 2, 2011 edition.

Charlotte Inez Hall1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1938, d. January 27, 2013
FatherLeslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr.1,2,3,4 b. August 3, 1920, d. June 8, 1968
MotherJosephine Belle Haymaker1,2,3,4 b. January 2, 1914, d. January 18, 2004
     Her married name was Smith.3 Charlotte Inez Hall married James Roosevelt "Smitty" Smith.3,5 Charlotte Inez Hall was born on June 29, 1938 at Virginia.6,4 She died on January 27, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,6 She Charlotte H. Smith, 74, of Lafayette, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Smith; mother, Josephine B. Hall; father, Leslie W. Hall; brother, Glenn Hall. Surviving to cherish her memories are her son, Jeff and Alecia Smith; daughters, Jammie and Gary Hyler, Pamela and Donald Wells; grandchildren, Jimmy and Laura Smith, Ashley Wells, Whitney and Phillip Harris; special aunt, Jan and Fred Apgar; brothers, James and Doris Hall, Herman C. Hall, Richard and Barbara Hall; sister-in-law, Connie Hall; sisters, Linda and Michael Sarver, Deborah and Gordon Garrett, Gwen G. Hall; numerous brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Lafayette United Methodist Church. Family requests donations be made to First Baptist Missionary International, 507 Date Street, Hammond, IN 46320, please reference account number 6181. These contributions will go to Dr. Mike and Maria Sarver at First Baptist Church in Ghana, West Africa. This missionary effort was very dear to Charlotte's heart. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Salem. on January 31, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 2, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

James Roosevelt "Smitty" Smith b. October 28, 1930, d. January 8, 1997
Marriage*Charlotte Inez Hall married James Roosevelt "Smitty" Smith.3,5 
Children
  • Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Smith1,3,5
  • Pamela L. Smith3,5
  • Jammie Smith3,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall obituary in the Jan 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman C. Hall obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlotte H. Smith obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roosevelt Smith obituary in the Jan 9, 1997 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Roosevelt "Smitty" Smith1,2

M, b. October 28, 1930, d. January 8, 1997
     James Roosevelt "Smitty" Smith was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 His Social Security Number was 228-38-1360.4 He married Charlotte Inez Hall, daughter of Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. and Josephine Belle Haymaker.1,2 James Roosevelt "Smitty" Smith was born on October 28, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3,2 He died on January 8, 1997 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.4,3,2 He James "Smitty" Roosevelt Smith, 66, of Lafayette, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was born October 28, 1930 in Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lee and Alfred R. "A. R." Smith and a brother, Samuel Smith. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Hall Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey L. and Alecia Smith, Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jammie S. and Ronald E. Gibson, Roanoke, Pamela L. and Donald E. Wells, Lafayette; grandchildren, Jimmy and Laura Smith, Whitney and Ashley Wells; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Lottie Smith, Virginia Beach, David and Sue Smith, Salem, Charles and Betty Smith, Bob and Connie Smith, John Henry and Sally Smith, all of Christiansburg, Alfred "Cotton" and Nora Smith, Elliston; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Jimmy Hall, Louise Long, Sally and Wayne Harman, all of Christiansburg, Marie and Fred White, Roanoke; also surviving are an aunt and uncle, Madeline and Ward Thompson, Riner; uncle, John Smith and wife of Blacksburg; special cousin, Barbara Griffith, Riner; also surviving are many cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Friday, January 10, 1997 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. David Lagerveld officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, the American Cancer Society or the Lafayette United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on January 9, 1997.2

Family

Charlotte Inez Hall b. June 29, 1938, d. January 27, 2013
Marriage*He married Charlotte Inez Hall, daughter of Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. and Josephine Belle Haymaker.1,2 
Children
  • Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Smith1,2
  • Pamela L. Smith1,2
  • Jammie Smith1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlotte H. Smith obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Roosevelt Smith obituary in the Jan 9, 1997 edition.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Herman Cecil "H. C." Hall1,2

M, b. circa 1943, d. February 21, 2015
FatherLeslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr.1,2,3 b. August 3, 1920, d. June 8, 1968
MotherJosephine Belle Haymaker1,2,3 b. January 2, 1914, d. January 18, 2004
     Herman Cecil "H. C." Hall married Phyllis Smith.2 Herman Cecil "H. C." Hall married Lynn Nickols.2 Herman Cecil "H. C." Hall was born circa 1943.2 He died on February 21, 2015 at Virginia.2 He Herman C. (H.C.) Hall, 72, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, February 21, 2015. His family and friends helped keep him home during his final days and his loving daughter, Paula, was at his side. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Smith Hall; his third wife, Lynn Nickols Hall; father, Leslie W. Hall Jr; mother, Josephine B. Haymaker Hall; sister, Charlotte Hall Smith; brother, Calvin Glenn Hall; special aunt, Garnette Butt; nephew, Phillip Hall; and niece, Melissa Garrett. H.C. served his country as a private in the United States Army. He retired from New River Electric Corporation after 35 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid golfer. He finished his last 18 holes on January 17. He loved animals and enjoyed bird-watching. Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughter, Paula D. Hall of Midlothian; grandson, Cameron Hall-French of Midlothian; stepsons, Jeremy and Jason Nickols of Troutville; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Doris Hall of Troutville, Richard (Dickie) and Barbara Hall of Salem, Linda and Mike Sarvor of Elliston, and Deborah H. and Gordon Garrett of Elliston; sister-in-law, Connie Hall of Elliston; sister, Gwyn G. (G.G.) Hall of Salem; aunt and uncle, Jan and Fred Apgar of Elliston; and many nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family extends its special thanks to H.C.'s long-time friends and neighbors, Stan and Linda Parham. Without their help, this journey would have been much more difficult. The Hall family is being served by the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. on February 25, 2015.2

Family 1

Lynn Nickols
Marriage*He married Lynn Nickols.2 

Family 2

Phyllis Smith
Marriage*Herman Cecil "H. C." Hall married Phyllis Smith.2 
Child
  • Pauline D. Hall2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall obituary in the Jan 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman C. Hall obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlotte H. Smith obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.

Calvin Glenn Hall1,2,3

M, b. June 8, 1950, d. May 31, 2011
FatherLeslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr.1,2,4,3 b. August 3, 1920, d. June 8, 1968
MotherJosephine Belle Haymaker1,2,4,3 b. January 2, 1914, d. January 18, 2004
     Calvin Glenn Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Connie Sue Unknown.3 Calvin Glenn Hall was born on June 8, 1950 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 He died on May 31, 2011 at Virginia at age 60.3,5 He Calvin Glenn Hall, 60, of Lafayette, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Lafayette, Va. Glenn was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. All who knew him will miss his big laugh, fun stories and willingness to help. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.W. and Josephine Hall. Glenn leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Connie Sue; and children, Carey and Robert Peerman and grandson, Thomas, and Erin and Shon Nadeau; his brothers and sisters, James Hall (Doris), Charlotte Smith, HC Hall, Linda Sarver (Mike), Richard Hall (Barbara), Debbie Garrett (Gordon), GG Hall, Garland Atkinson, Howard Atkinson (Linda), Jack Atkinson (Betty), Vivian Semones (Dale), Mack Atkinson, Dick Atkinson (Kay), Phyllis Epperly (James), Allen Atkinson (Corrine), and Debbie Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Glenn was an accomplished carpenter and mechanic and loved cars, animals and life. He had been a truck driver his whole life and will be missed by his Kroger family. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2011, in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Dan Netting officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fort Lewis Volunteer Fire Department, 3915 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. on June 2, 2011.3

Family

Connie Sue Unknown
Marriage*He married Connie Sue Unknown.3 
Children
  • Carey Hall3
  • Erin Hall3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall obituary in the Jan 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman C. Hall obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Glenn Hall obituary in the Jun 2, 2011 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlotte H. Smith obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Melissa Algene Garrett1,2,3

F, b. August 4, 1983, d. March 4, 2010
FatherGordon Garrett1,2,3
MotherDeborah Hall1,2,3
     Melissa Algene Garrett was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Saunders.3 She married Bruce G. Saunders.3 Melissa Algene Garrett was born on August 4, 1983.4 She died on March 4, 2010 at Virginia at age 26.4,3 She Melissa Algene Garrett, 26, of Roanoke, formerly of Elliston, left this life for her heavenly home Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was a graduate of Eastern Montgomery High School and a former employee of Elizabeth Arden. Melissa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leslie Wade Hall, Jr., Josephine (Nana) Hall, and Brownie Wayne Garrett, Jr., and a cousin, Philip Wade Hall. Surviving are her sons, Brayden G. Saunders, and Elijah S. Saunders; parents, Gordon G. and Deborah Hall Garrett; grandmother, Thelma Algene Garrett all of Elliston; sister, Emily Duncan Shanks and husband Ray of Salem; special niece, Hannah L. Shanks; half brothers, Christopher H. Garrett, New Mexico, David S. Garrett of Florida; special friend, Cathy Sullivan of Roanoke; father of Brayden and Elijah, Bruce G. Saunders of Roanoke; uncles, B. W. Garrett of Virginia Beach, Jimmy, H.C. and Dickie Hall; aunts, Charlotte Smith, Linda Sarver, Gwyn (GG), Doris and Barbara Hall. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Brayden and Elijah Saunders Education Fund c/o Kemba Credit Union 2812 W. Main Street Salem, Va., 24153. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Va. 24019. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. "Beyond the door there is peace I'm sure and I know there will be no tears in Heaven" on March 7, 2010.3

Family

Bruce G. Saunders
Marriage*She married Bruce G. Saunders.3 
Children
  • Brayden G. Saunders3
  • Elijah S. Saunders3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall obituary in the Jan 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman C. Hall obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melissa Algene Garrett obituary in the Mar 7, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Martha Ellen Duncan1

F, b. July 15, 1948, d. May 25, 2011
     Martha Ellen Duncan was buried at New Radford Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 15, 1948.3 She married James Monroe Radford, son of Albert Clarence Radford and Mary Elsie Dickerson, circa 1967.2 As of circa 1967,her married name was Radford.2 Martha Ellen Duncan died on May 25, 2011 at Virginia at age 62.2 She Martha Ellen Radford, 62, of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Lera A. Underwood Duncan and James Duncan; and a brother, Wesley Duncan. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James Monroe Radford; two sons, Henry Jason Radford, and Timothy Daniel and Michelle Radford; one daughter, Lycresha Dawn Radford and Bobby Pack; five grandchildren, Noah Daniel Radford, Timothy Shane Radford, Cassie Ellen Radford, Kindra Dawn Pack, and James Leonard Cole Pack; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold and Joyce Duncan, John and Agnes Duncan Kenneth and Ann Duncan, Curtis and Lillian Duncan, and Fred and Colden Duncan; and five sisters and brothers-inlaw, Vera and G.T. Saul, Hazel Smallwood, Joyce and J.G. Underwood, Peggy Duncan, and Verna and Tom Pringle. Interment in the New Radford Family Cemetery. on May 27, 2011.2

Family

James Monroe Radford
Marriage*She married James Monroe Radford, son of Albert Clarence Radford and Mary Elsie Dickerson, circa 1967.2 
Child
  • Timothy Daniel Radford1,2

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Ellen Radford obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

James W. Poff1,2,3

M, b. July 8, 1861, d. October 15, 1861
FatherSamuel Daniel Poff1,2,3 b. circa 1836
MotherMahala Slone/Sloan1,2,3 b. circa 1839
     James W. Poff was born on July 8, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He died on October 15, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The Virginia Deaths and Burials also has a second death date of Oct 15, 1862.3

Citations

  1. [S276] Nell Hailey, Franklin County Virginia Death Records 1853-1896.
  2. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Sarah P. Poff1,2,3

F, b. July 8, 1861, d. October 15, 1861
FatherSamuel Daniel Poff1,2,3 b. circa 1836
MotherMahala Slone/Sloan1,2,3 b. circa 1839
     Sarah P. Poff was born on July 8, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She died on October 15, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The Virginia Deaths and Burials also has a death date of Oct 15, 1862.1,3

Citations

  1. [S276] Nell Hailey, Franklin County Virginia Death Records 1853-1896.
  2. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.