Stephen Wayne Kendrick Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 21, 1947, d. June 30, 2022
     Stephen Wayne Kendrick Sr. was born on October 21, 1947 at Martinsville, Virginia.3,4,5 He married Kathy Lynn Eanes, daughter of James Herbert Eanes and Lucinda "Cindy" Sweeney, on June 14, 1969 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.4 Stephen Wayne Kendrick Sr. and Kathy Lynn Eanes were divorced on May 4, 1993 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 Stephen Wayne Kendrick Sr. died on June 30, 2022 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 74.2 He On The Afternoon of June 30, 2022, Stephen Kendrick of Huddleston, Virginia, died at the age of 74. Steve (Also known as Kendy Sr, DAD, and Pop Pop) was a graduate of Drewry Mason High School (1996), A Graduate of Virginia Tech (1970), and a Certified Public Accountant. He loved mowing and playing golf at Mariner's Landing, going to Virginia Tech Football Games, working in His yard, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother, and friend. Steve is survived by Georgianna Kendrick, his wife of 26 years; sister, Janet Burnette; sister, Lisa Marshall; sister, Pat Gaddis; son, Stephen Kendrick II; daughter, Courtney Swink; Georgie's son, David Gibson; five grandchildren, Olivia, Will, Mia, Pearle, and Jack; Danny Turner, his best friend of 60+ years, and many other family and friends. Rest in Peace Steve, Dad, Pop Pop. You will be missed. on July 7, 2022.2

Family

Kathy Lynn Eanes
Marriage*He married Kathy Lynn Eanes, daughter of James Herbert Eanes and Lucinda "Cindy" Sweeney, on June 14, 1969 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Stephen Wayne Kendrick Sr. and Kathy Lynn Eanes were divorced on May 4, 1993 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Stephen Wayne Kendrick Jr.1,2
  • Courtney Powell Kendrick1,2

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stephen Kendrick obituary in the Jul 7, 2022 edition.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Tammy Serene Sowers1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 5, 1977, d. June 25, 2014
FatherTony Lee Sowers1,2
MotherDebbie Charlene Hixon2
     Tammy Serene Sowers Tammy Serene Sowers, 36, of Willis, passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Ruby Dickerson and Aunt Audrey Akers. She is survived by her husband Timothy Reed; children, Christopher Sean Reed, Brandi Eva Mae Reed, Eric Nathanael Reed, Amy Madison Reed; Grandson, Aden Lee Yopp; Father, Tony Sowers; Mother, Debbie Harvey. Graveside service at Willis Cemetery.2 Her married name was Lilly.5 She was buried at Willis Cemetery, atop a hill on south side of Rt. 772, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 She married Timothy Reed.2 Tammy Serene Sowers married Elby Franklin Lilly Jr.5 Tammy Serene Sowers was born on July 5, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7 As of December 2, 1996,her married name was Wilson.6 She married Gregory Dean Wilson on December 2, 1996 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 Tammy Serene Sowers and Gregory Dean Wilson were divorced on June 13, 1997 at Radford, Virginia.5 Tammy Serene Sowers and Elby Franklin Lilly Jr. were divorced on April 4, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Tammy Serene Sowers died on June 25, 2014 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.2,4,7

Family 1

Elby Franklin Lilly Jr.
Marriage*She married Elby Franklin Lilly Jr.5 
Divorce* Tammy Serene Sowers and Elby Franklin Lilly Jr. were divorced on April 4, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Gregory Dean Wilson
Marriage*Tammy Serene Sowers married Gregory Dean Wilson on December 2, 1996 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Tammy Serene Sowers and Gregory Dean Wilson were divorced on June 13, 1997 at Radford, Virginia.5 

Family 3

Timothy Reed
Marriage*Tammy Serene Sowers married Timothy Reed.2 
Children
  • Eric Nathaniel Reed2
  • Amy Madison Reed2

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Tammy Serene Sowers obituary.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S6311] Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Roger Lee Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 16, 1941, d. March 25, 2004
FatherFrank Lynworth Yeatts1,2,5 b. September 11, 1913, d. March 2, 1973
MotherMildred Lee Walker2,5 b. circa 1912
     Roger Lee Yeatts was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-56-9451.6 He was born on March 16, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 He married Candis Anne Brown on September 29, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,5 Roger Lee Yeatts died on March 25, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.6,3 He Roger L. Yeatts, 63, of Roanoke County, died Thursday, March 25, 2004 at his home. Roger is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 41 years, Candis Brown Yeatts; his daughter and son-in-law, Michele Y. and Reed Eastridge of Raleigh, N.C; son, Darren Yeatts of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Emily, Erin and Ellie Yeatts, Brooks Eastridge; his sister, Norma Ransom of Roanoke; his father-in-law, Morton Brown of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Roanoke County, Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Marc Brown officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
on March 26, 2004.3

Family

Candis Anne Brown
Marriage*He married Candis Anne Brown on September 29, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Jean Yeatts Ransom obituary in the Nov 19, 2007 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger L. Yeatts obituary in the Mar 26, 2004 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Michele Yeatts Eastridge obituary in the Jun 25, 2010 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erin Elizabeth Yeatts birth announcement in the Aug 20, 1995 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellie Victoria Yeatts birth announcement in the Jul 5, 1998 edition.

Norma Jean Yeatts1,2,3

F, b. October 3, 1937, d. November 16, 2007
FatherFrank Lynworth Yeatts1,4,3 b. September 11, 1913, d. March 2, 1973
MotherMildred Lee Walker2,4,3 b. circa 1912
     Norma Jean Yeatts was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 3, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,6 She married Robert Edward Foley Sr. on October 15, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of October 15, 1960,her married name was Foley.3 Norma Jean Yeatts and Robert Edward Foley Sr. were divorced on July 2, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 As of May 26, 1973,her married name was Ransom.3 Norma Jean Yeatts married Ronald Clayton Ransom on May 26, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Norma Jean Yeatts died on November 16, 2007 at age 70.2,6 She Norma Jean Yeatts Ransom, 70, of the Mount Pleasant community of Roanoke County, died Friday, November 16, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Ransom; her parents, Frank and Mildred Walker Yeatts and a brother, Roger L. Yeatts. She retired from Suntrust Bank after many years of service. Surviving is a niece, who was like a daughter, Gail M. Sparks and her children, Leslie and Joseph; her sister-in-law, Candis Yeatts; nephew, Darren Yeatts; niece, Michele Eastridge, as well as other nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery with the Rev. David Walton officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 19, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on November 19, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 321, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Robert Edward Foley Sr. b. October 6, 1938, d. February 22, 1985
Marriage*Norma Jean Yeatts married Robert Edward Foley Sr. on October 15, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Norma Jean Yeatts and Robert Edward Foley Sr. were divorced on July 2, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Ronald Clayton Ransom b. July 25, 1948, d. December 9, 2002
Marriage*Norma Jean Yeatts married Ronald Clayton Ransom on May 26, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Jean Yeatts Ransom obituary in the Nov 19, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.