Mary Eunice Munsey1,2,3,4

F, b. October 26, 1920, d. January 1, 1988
MotherAngela Thompson1,5
     Mary Eunice Munsey was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-2992.6 She was born on October 26, 1920 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,4,6 As of July 20, 1959,her married name was Palmer.7 She married Chester Morgan Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on July 20, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2 Mary Eunice Munsey died on January 1, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.2,4

Family

Chester Morgan Palmer b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
Marriage*She married Chester Morgan Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on July 20, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2 
Child
  • Kathryn Louise "Kathy" Palmer5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S4185] Wood Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33090754/person/18389917685

Lillie Frances Palmer1,2,3

F, b. September 13, 1933, d. October 18, 1965
FatherChester Morgan Palmer1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
MotherKate Elizabeth Orander1,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. April 6, 1915, d. November 20, 1958
     Lillie Frances Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,9 She was born on September 13, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.10,9,3 As of May 20, 1950,her married name was Muse.8 She married George Clarence Muse on May 20, 1950 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Lillie Frances Palmer and George Clarence Muse were divorced on April 9, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 As of April 19, 1957,her married name was Simmons.8 Lillie Frances Palmer married Floyd Allen Simmons on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,8 Lillie Frances Palmer died on October 18, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.10,9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 176, District 34-8, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 81, District 81-23, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family 1

George Clarence Muse b. October 29, 1917, d. October 15, 1988
Marriage*Lillie Frances Palmer married George Clarence Muse on May 20, 1950 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* Lillie Frances Palmer and George Clarence Muse were divorced on April 9, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 
Children
  • Judy Dorothy Muse8
  • Robert Ray Muse8

Family 2

Floyd Allen Simmons b. June 29, 1931, d. September 15, 1998
Marriage*Lillie Frances Palmer married Floyd Allen Simmons on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Orander Palmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Floyd Allen Simmons1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 29, 1931, d. September 15, 1998
     Floyd Allen Simmons was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,8 His Social Security Number was 223-38-5638.4 He was born on June 29, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5,7,6 He married Lillie Frances Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Floyd Allen Simmons died on September 15, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.3,4,5,9,6,1,8 He SIMMONS, Floyd Allen, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Rosebud Simmons; a brother, Hubert W. Simmons; and his wife, Mary Mac Simmons. Surviving are two brothers, Sidney A. and Harold R. Simmons; a sister, Rachael Radcliff, all of Rocky Mount; also surviving are a number of stepchildren and a number of stepgrandchildren. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 16, 1998.8

Family

Lillie Frances Palmer b. September 13, 1933, d. October 18, 1965
Marriage*He married Lillie Frances Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Floyd Allen Simmons obituary in the Sep 15, 1998 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.

Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. August 18, 1940, d. July 15, 1992
FatherChester Morgan Palmer1,2,4,10,11,5,6,8,9 b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
MotherKate Elizabeth Orander1,4,10,11,5,6 b. April 6, 1915, d. November 20, 1958
     Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6,8 His Social Security Number was 225-48-8899.5 He and Jeanette Rebecca Adeline Etter were divorced.6 Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer was born on August 18, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5,7,12 He married Jeanette Rebecca Adeline Etter on July 19, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer died on July 15, 1992 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 51.3,5,6,8 He Thomas Lee Palmer, age 51, of Wytheville, formerly of Roanoke, died suddenly Wednesday as a result of an accident. Survivors include his father, Chester Morgan Palmer; two brothers, Johnny C. Palmer of Roanoke; Charles L. Palmer of Glade Hill; three sisters, Mary P. Meador of Boones Mill; Ruby P. McDaniel, Kathy P. Murray, both of Roanoke; aunt, May Blakenship of Goodview; also several nieces and nephews and a very dear friend, Mattie Fisher. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 17, 1992.8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 81, District 81-23, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Jeanette Rebecca Adeline Etter b. May 22, 1933, d. July 7, 1982
Divorce*Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer and Jeanette Rebecca Adeline Etter were divorced.6 
Marriage* Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer married Jeanette Rebecca Adeline Etter on July 19, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Palmer obituary in the Jul 17, 1992 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Orander Palmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

David Allen Simmons1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 28, 1965, d. November 26, 1966
FatherFloyd Allen Simmons1,2,3,5 b. June 29, 1931, d. September 15, 1998
MotherLillie Frances Palmer1,2,3,5 b. September 13, 1933, d. October 18, 1965
     David Allen Simmons was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on February 28, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 He died on November 26, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.4,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Archie Dennis Hollins1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 16, 1883, d. November 12, 1967
FatherJesse Benjamin Hollins2,6 b. April 1, 1857, d. June 15, 1926
MotherMatilda Ann Hall2,6 b. circa 1860
     Archie Dennis Hollins was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,6 He was born on May 16, 1883 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,1,3,4,6 He married Lillie Hattie Palmer, daughter of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on March 28, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,6,7,2,5 Archie Dennis Hollins died on November 12, 1967 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.1,6 He The funeral for Archie D. Hollins, 84, of Rt. 1, Goodview, will be Wednesday with burial in Mountain View. Surviving are his wife, Lillie Palmer Hollins; two daughters, Mrs. Gene Kirk, De Land, Fla; Mrs. William R. McLain, Goodview; four brothers, B. Frank Hollins, Portsmouth, Moyer Hollins, Radford, Irby Hollins, Roanoke, Leak Hollins, Copper Hill; a sister, Mrs. Jeanette Isom, Galax. on November 14, 1967.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 219, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 8, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer10

Family

Lillie Hattie Palmer b. April 16, 1903, d. February 11, 1987
Marriage*Archie Dennis Hollins married Lillie Hattie Palmer, daughter of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on March 28, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,6,7,2,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Palmer Hollins obituary in the Feb 12, 1987 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie D. Hollins obituary in the Nov 14, 1967 edition.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Curtis McDaniel1,2

M, b. May 28, 1932, d. August 2, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5092.3 Charles Curtis McDaniel was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6,7 He was born on May 28, 1932 at Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1,4,5,6,2,3,8 He married Ruby Mae Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on May 17, 1971 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1 Charles Curtis McDaniel died on August 2, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.4,5,6,8,7 He Mr. Charles C. McDaniel, 41, of 1032A Campbell Ave., passed away in a local hospital Thursday. Mr. McDaniel is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby McDaniel, Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Thomas, Roanoke; Mrs. Brenda Smith, Salem; Miss Jerrie McDaniel, Roanoke; Miss Patricia McDaniel, Roanoke; Miss Deborah McDaniel, Vine Grove, Ky; two sons, Charles McDaniel, Jr., Roanoke and John McDaniel, Roanoke. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. on August 4, 1973.7

Family

Ruby Mae Palmer
Marriage*He married Ruby Mae Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on May 17, 1971 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles C. McDaniel obituary in the Aug 4, 1973 edition.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Mary Alice Palmer1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 8, 1934, d. March 11, 2011
FatherChester Morgan Palmer1,2,6,3,7,8,4,9 b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
MotherKate Elizabeth Orander1,6,3,7,8,4 b. April 6, 1915, d. November 20, 1958
     Mary Alice Palmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-1142.11 She was born on December 8, 1934 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.11,4,5 As of August 20, 1954,her married name was Meador.4 She married Leo Stanford Meador on August 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,12,4 Mary Alice Palmer died on March 11, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.11,3,13 She Mary Alice Palmer Meador, 76, of Boones Mill, went home to her heavenly father on Friday, March 11, 2011, after battling renal cancer for the past 15 months. She was the daughter of the late Chester M. Palmer and Kate Orander Palmer. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Simmons, two brothers, Charles Lee Palmer, Thomas Palmer, a nephew, David Allen Simmons, and a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Meador. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Leo S. Meador, of Boones Mill; two sons, Michael E. Meador (Joyce) and Jerry W. Meador; a daughter, Dreama Meador ; a brother, Johnny C. Palmer (Mary Kay); and two sisters, Ruby McDaniel and Kathy Boyd (Bill) ; five nieces and three nephews. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She had a passion for the Lord and her children and her life was centered around them. A special thank you to all of the friends, family and church family that visited, prayed and shared meals during Mary's illness. A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 13, 2011.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 176, District 34-8, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 81, District 81-23, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Leo Stanford Meador b. March 19, 1931, d. September 13, 2013
Marriage*Mary Alice Palmer married Leo Stanford Meador on August 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,12,4 
Children
  • Michael Edward Meador3,12,4
  • Jerry Wayne Meador3,12,4
  • Drema Gay Meador3,12

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Orander Palmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Palmer obituary in the Jul 17, 1992 edition.
  10. [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&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leo Stanford Meador obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Leo Stanford Meador1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 19, 1931, d. September 13, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 223-36-2455.8 Leo Stanford Meador was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,9 He was born on March 19, 1931 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,5,7 He married Mary Alice Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on August 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 Leo Stanford Meador died on September 13, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.8,4,6 He Leo Stanford Meador, of Roanoke County, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013 at the age of 82. He was born in Roanoke County on March 19, 1931 to the late Howard and Essie Meador. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Palmer Meador and a sister, Frankie Marie Welcher. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church for many years. He loved fishing and playing the banjo with his friends. Mr. Meador worked for Henry Brabham in Vinton at Virginia Ave. Gas Station and at the River Gas Station. He would help out anyone, and had a smile for all. He is survived by his children, Michael E. Meador and wife, Joyce, Jerry W. Meador and Drema G. Meador. His siblings are Roscoe Meador and wife, Mildred, Shelby Meador and wife, Betty, and Larry Meador and wife, Susan. Graveside services will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend "Thank You's" to Red Hill Baptist Church and Good Samaritan Hospice, and Christina Poff and Jayne, his nurse for the great care they gave. on September 15, 2013.4

Family

Mary Alice Palmer b. December 8, 1934, d. March 11, 2011
Marriage*He married Mary Alice Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on August 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Children
  • Michael Edward Meador3,4,5
  • Jerry Wayne Meador3,4,5
  • Drema Gay Meador3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leo Stanford Meador obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [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&

Johnny Chester Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 19, 1936, d. November 26, 2021
FatherChester Morgan Palmer1,7,8,2,3,9,4,10 b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
MotherKate Elizabeth Orander1,8,2,3,9,4 b. April 6, 1915, d. November 20, 1958
     Johnny Chester Palmer was born on September 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He married Mary Virginia Mayhew on January 2, 1958 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 Johnny Chester Palmer and Mary Virginia Mayhew were divorced on August 9, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Johnny Chester Palmer married Mary Karen Peters on November 2, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Johnny Chester Palmer died on November 26, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.11

Census Records

1940Dwelling 176, District 34-8, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 81, District 81-23, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Mary Virginia Mayhew
Marriage*Johnny Chester Palmer married Mary Virginia Mayhew on January 2, 1958 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 
Divorce* Johnny Chester Palmer and Mary Virginia Mayhew were divorced on August 9, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children
  • Katherine Elizabeth Palmer4
  • Debra Lynn Palmer4
  • Cindy Lou Palmer4
  • Robin Rene Palmer4

Family 2

Mary Karen Peters
Marriage*Johnny Chester Palmer married Mary Karen Peters on November 2, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Orander Palmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Palmer obituary in the Jul 17, 1992 edition.
  11. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.

Charles Lee "Charlie" Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 21, 1938, d. March 7, 2009
FatherChester Morgan Palmer1,2,7,3,8,9,10 b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
MotherKate Elizabeth Orander2,7,3,8,9 b. April 6, 1915, d. November 20, 1958
     Charles Lee "Charlie" Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-48-8898.11 He was born on October 21, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,11,6 He died on March 7, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,4,11,5 He Charles Lee Palmer, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. He was a quiet, gentle person who loved animals and the outdoors. He was predeceased by his parents, Chester Morgan and Kate Orander Palmer; brother, Thomas Palmer; sister, Frances Simmons; and a nephew, David Allen Simmons. Surviving family includes a brother, Johnny Palmer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Leo Meador, Ruby McDaniel and Kathy and Bill Boyd; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Herbert, Chris and Mike Arnold. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. on March 9, 2009.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 176, District 34-8, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 81, District 81-23, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Orander Palmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Lee Palmer obituary in the Jul 17, 1992 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Woodrow Blankenship Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 7, 1915, d. March 31, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 138-01-9291.7 Woodrow Blankenship Sr. was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,8 He was born on December 7, 1915 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.7,3,4,8 He married Annie May Palmer, daughter of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on July 3, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 Woodrow Blankenship Sr. died on March 31, 1997 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,2,8,6 He BLANKENSHIP, Woodrow, Sr., 81, of Goodview, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997, at his residence. He was a retired carpenter/builder. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Angela Renee Blankenship. Survivors include his wife, Annie Maye Palmer Blankenship; four sons and daughters-in-law, Woodrow Jr. and Sharon Blankenship, Midlothian, Va., Allen and Judy Blankenship , Goodview, Roy and Gail Blankenship, Hazelgreen, Ala., David and Wanda Blankenship, Goodview; three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Gordon Tuck, Bedford, Carolyn and Sonny Gresham, Goodview, Mary Alice and Robin Colwell, Salem; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Basham Primitive Baptist Church in Stewartsville. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. on April 1, 1997.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 232, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 9, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Brick layer9
1950Brick mason10

Family

Annie May Palmer b. June 28, 1917, d. August 25, 2007
Marriage*Woodrow Blankenship Sr. married Annie May Palmer, daughter of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on July 3, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie May Palmer Blankenship obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Blankenship, Sr. obituary in the Apr 1, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S3529] Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn Blankenship Gresham obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Blankenship Tuck Witt obituary in the Nov 14, 2021 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen Ray Blankenship obituary in the Feb 8, 2009 edition.

Mamie Ella Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 28, 1931, d. July 23, 2017
FatherHardy Valentine Palmer1,2,3,4,7,8,5 b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
MotherLena Annie Dickerson1,2,3,4,7,5 b. July 21, 1896, d. March 30, 1962
     Mamie Ella Palmer Mamie Ella Palmer Walters, 85, of Bedford County, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Franklin County. She was born on July 28, 1931 in Bedford County to the late Hardy Valentine Palmer and Annie Leona Dickerson. She was also preceded by her husband, Louis Earl Walters. Surviving are her children, Darrell (Donna) Walters, Shane (Lisa) Walters, and Trina (Mike) Maxey; four grandchildren, one step-grandson, two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.4 She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on July 28, 1931 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4,6 As of December 18, 1951,her married name was Walters.5 She married Louis Earl Walters on December 18, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4,5,9 Mamie Ella Palmer died on July 23, 2017 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 231, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 18, District 10-+4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1950Laundry worker7

Family

Louis Earl Walters b. March 25, 1917, d. August 3, 1992
Marriage*Mamie Ella Palmer married Louis Earl Walters on December 18, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4,5,9 
Children
  • Darrell Mickey Walters4,10,5
  • Earl Shane Walters4,10,5
  • Trina Norine Walters4,10,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hardy Eugene Palmer obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy P. Collins obituary in the Jun 27, 2013 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Mamie Ella Palmer Walters obituary.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Leslie Palmer obituary in the Nov 1, 1969 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louis Earl Walters obituary in the Aug 5, 1992 edition.

Louis Earl Walters1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 25, 1917, d. August 3, 1992
     Louis Earl Walters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He was born on March 25, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Mamie Ella Palmer, daughter of Hardy Valentine Palmer and Lena Annie Dickerson, on December 18, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Louis Earl Walters died on August 3, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.2,4,5 He Louis Earl Walters, age 74 of Roanoke, passed away Monday. He served with the Army during World War II. Survivors are his wife, Mamie E. Walters; two sons, Darrell Mickey Walters, Earl Shane Walters, both of Roanoke; a daughter, Trina Maxey, Goodview; a brother, Gene R. Walters, Roanoke; one sister, Emma Huddleston, Moneta; two granddaughters; one grandson; two stepgranddaughters; two stepgrandsons. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. on August 5, 1992.5

Family

Mamie Ella Palmer b. July 28, 1931, d. July 23, 2017
Marriage*He married Mamie Ella Palmer, daughter of Hardy Valentine Palmer and Lena Annie Dickerson, on December 18, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children
  • Darrell Mickey Walters1,5,3
  • Earl Shane Walters1,5,3
  • Trina Norine Walters1,5,3

Citations

  1. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Mamie Ella Palmer Walters obituary.
  2. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louis Earl Walters obituary in the Aug 5, 1992 edition.

Dorothy Palmer1,2,3,4

F, b. June 8, 1933, d. June 24, 2013
FatherHardy Valentine Palmer1,3,5,6,7,4 b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
MotherLena Annie Dickerson1,3,5,6,4 b. July 21, 1896, d. March 30, 1962
     Dorothy Palmer was buried at Parrish Chapel Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.3,8 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-7408.9 She was born on June 8, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4,8,9,10 As of June 25, 1955,her married name was Collins.4 She married Ray Felty Collins on June 25, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2,3,4,11 Dorothy Palmer died on June 24, 2013 at Virginia at age 80.3,8,9 She Dorothy P. Collins, of Roanoke, and formerly of Goodview, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born on June 8, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy and Lena Palmer; husband, Ray Collins; and brothers, Leslie Palmer, Hardy Palmer (Gene) and Donald Palmer; and her partner, Cecil Saunders. Survivors are son, Jeffrey Collins (Rae) and family; daughters, Debra Ayers (Donald) and Wanda Hypes (Larry); grandchildren, Kelly, Cindy, Chasity (Tony), Donald Jr., Buck (Miranda), and Angie (John); great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tony Jr., Saulo, Victoria, Allie, Noah, Waylon, Jayden, Wyatt, and Keira; great-great-grandson, Blake; sister, Mamie Walters; sister-in-law, Pauline Palmer; stepsons, Darry Huddleston and Kenny Duncan; numerous nieces and nephews; and friends, Bill and Peggy Guy and Linda Davis. Interment will follow in Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg. on June 27, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 231, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 18, District 10-+4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia6

Family

Ray Felty Collins b. October 3, 1931, d. September 29, 1973
Marriage*Dorothy Palmer married Ray Felty Collins on June 25, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2,3,4,11 
Children
  • Wanda Gail Collins2,3,12
  • Debra Sue "Debbie" Collins2,3,4
  • Jeffrey Ray Collins2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hardy Eugene Palmer obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ray Felty Collins obituary in the Oct 4, 1973 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy P. Collins obituary in the Jun 27, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Leslie Palmer obituary in the Nov 1, 1969 edition.
  8. [S12034] Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Robert Hypes, Sr. obituary in the Jan 16, 2014 edition.

Hubert Glynn Rakes1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 28, 1930, d. February 28, 1990
FatherAlfred Preston Rakes1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11 b. March 28, 1906, d. January 17, 2001
MotherAnnie Maggie Gearheart1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11 b. July 1, 1907, d. March 10, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8747.4 Hubert Glynn Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6,7 He was born on June 28, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5,7,8 He married Evelyn Geneva Crotts on April 17, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5,6,7 Hubert Glynn Rakes died on February 28, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.5,6,7 He Mr. Hubert Rakes, age 59, of Salem, passed away February 28, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Crotts Rakes; daughters, Judy R. Hatcher, Roanoke; Debbie Rakes, Roanoke; Cathy Schiffer, Tallahassee, Fla; granddaughter, Kristin Hatcher, Norfolk; grandson, Chip Hatcher, Roanoke; father, Alfred P. Rakes, Salem; brother, Bill Rakes, Roanoke; sisters, Nelda King, Carolyn Adkins, both of Union City, Tenn; Joyce Rakes, Salem; Linda Battle, Boca Roton, Fla; He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie G. Rakes, granddaughter, Tiffany Dawn Newcomb, and sister, Shelby J. Rakes. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 2, 1990.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 38, District 81-32, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1950Meat packer plant worker10

Family

Evelyn Geneva Crotts b. February 12, 1932
Marriage*Hubert Glynn Rakes married Evelyn Geneva Crotts on April 17, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5,6,7 
Children
  • Judith Ann "Judy" Rakes6,3
  • Deborah Jean "Debbie" Rakes6,3
  • Cathy Elaine Rakes6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Preston Rakes obituary in the Jan 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Rakes obituary in the Mar 2, 1990 edition.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Belle Rakes obituary in the May 20, 2013 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bill Rakes obituary in the Nov 22, 2023 edition.

Shelby Jean Rakes1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 5, 1939, d. February 26, 1939
FatherAlfred Preston Rakes1,2,4,5,6 b. March 28, 1906, d. January 17, 2001
MotherAnnie Maggie Gearheart1,2,4,5,6 b. July 1, 1907, d. March 10, 1967
     Shelby Jean Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on February 5, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 She died on February 26, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Preston Rakes obituary in the Jan 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Rakes obituary in the Mar 2, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Belle Rakes obituary in the May 20, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bill Rakes obituary in the Nov 22, 2023 edition.

Billy Lynn "Bill" Rakes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 15, 1933, d. November 16, 2023
FatherAlfred Preston Rakes1,2,3,6,7,8,5 b. March 28, 1906, d. January 17, 2001
MotherAnnie Maggie Gearheart1,2,3,6,7,8,5 b. July 1, 1907, d. March 10, 1967
     Billy Lynn "Bill" Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on February 15, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Myrtle Evelyn "Georgie" Doss on December 22, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Billy Lynn "Bill" Rakes died on November 16, 2023 at Virginia at age 90.5 He Bill Rakes, February 15, 1933 - November 16, 2023. Bill Rakes of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, formerly of Roanoke and Salem, VA, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Bill's career in the banking industry spanned 42 years including working his way from teller to bank president and CEO of Southwest Virginia Savings Bank. After retirement, he continued as Chairman of the Board of FNB Bank. Bill was preceded in death by parents Alfred P. and Annie G. Rakes, sister and brother-in-law Nelda and Willard King; brother Hubert Rakes; sisters Joyce Rakes and Shelby Jean Rakes; and great-granddaughter Kaylyn Perdue Thrush. Bill's memory will live in the hearts of his beloved wife of 70 years, Georgie Rakes; daughter and son-in-law Teresa and David Schoonover; son and daughter-in-law Gary (Butch) and Deborah Rakes; sister Linda Battle, sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and LD Adkins; sister-in-law Evelyn Rakes; grandchildren Shawn and Cheryl Rakes, Christina and Travis Perdue, Chelsea Rakes, and Casey and Marc Haren. He also has many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and associates. Graveside service with military honors at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. on November 22, 2023.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 38, District 81-32, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Myrtle Evelyn "Georgie" Doss
Marriage*Billy Lynn "Bill" Rakes married Myrtle Evelyn "Georgie" Doss on December 22, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Teresa Lynn Rakes3,5
  • Gary Preston Rakes5,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Preston Rakes obituary in the Jan 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bill Rakes obituary in the Nov 22, 2023 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Rakes obituary in the Mar 2, 1990 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Belle Rakes obituary in the May 20, 2013 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.