William Lucien Poff1,2,3

M, b. February 17, 1949, d. April 7, 1999
FatherClyde Arthur Poff Jr.1,3,4,5 b. December 23, 1920, d. July 14, 2013
MotherProvidencia Perfecta Rosa1,3,4,5 b. April 19, 1924, d. September 6, 2017
     William Lucien Poff was buried at Linville Cemetery, Linville, Rockingham Co., Virginia.2,6 He was born on February 17, 1949 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1,2,3,6 He married Martha Helen Boyer on December 21, 1974 at Washington Grove, Montgomery Co., Maryland.7 William Lucien Poff and Martha Helen Boyer were divorced on April 20, 1978 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.7 William Lucien Poff married Cheri Lynn Dove on June 3, 1978 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.3 William Lucien Poff and Cheri Lynn Dove were divorced on November 7, 1984 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.7 William Lucien Poff died on April 7, 1999 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 50.1,2,6 He A memorial service for William Lucien Poff, 50, 209 Riverside Drive, Timberville, will be. Mr. Poff died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Baltimore, Md. He was born Feb. 17, 1949, in Bethesda, Md., and was a son of Clyde Arthur and Providencia Rosa Poff of Rockville, Md. Mr. Poff was a tree surgeon and an Army veteran, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He was wounded in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a companion with whom he lived for 18 years, Diana Workman; one son, Brandon Poff, Timberville; two daughters, Carla Renee Eshbaugh and Amy Lenore Workman, both of Timberville; four brothers, Karl A. Poff, Timberville, Clyde A. Poff Jr. and George B. Poff, both of Frederick, Md., and Michael Poff, Rockville, Md; three sisters, Evelyn Bertinatti, Philadelphia, Pa., Donna Fahey, Rockville, Md., and Anna Halker, Broadway; and four grandchildren. Mr. Poff s body was cremated. on April 9, 1999.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 150, District 16-93, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co., Maryland5

Family 1

Martha Helen Boyer b. July 11, 1956, d. June 29, 2014
Marriage*William Lucien Poff married Martha Helen Boyer on December 21, 1974 at Washington Grove, Montgomery Co., Maryland.7 
Divorce* William Lucien Poff and Martha Helen Boyer were divorced on April 20, 1978 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.7 

Family 2

Cheri Lynn Dove
Marriage*William Lucien Poff married Cheri Lynn Dove on June 3, 1978 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* William Lucien Poff and Cheri Lynn Dove were divorced on November 7, 1984 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Brandon Poff1

Citations

  1. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the William Lucien Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1999 edition.
  2. [S2754] Rockingham Co. VA Archives - Linville Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/rockingham/cemeteries/
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Clyde A. Poff, Sr. in the Jul 25, 2013 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5470] Linville Cemetery, Rockingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Juanita Poff1,2

F, b. February 8, 1922, d. November 9, 2012
FatherClyde Arthur Poff Sr.3 b. July 27, 1896, d. April 11, 1981
MotherClaudine Elizabeth Page3,4,5 b. October 26, 1901, d. October 8, 1996
     Juanita Poff was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.1 She Juanita Poff Nicholson, age 90, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 9, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Juanita was born on February 8, 1922 in Roanoke, VA to the late Claudine Elizabeth Page and Clyde Arthur Poff, Sr., she was preceded in death by her sister Louise M. Day and her grandson Tracy Benson McGowan. Juanita certainly enjoyed her entire time here, all 90 years, even during her last week she was a "Mover and Shaker" participant at her very recent home at Solomons Nursing Center. She drove daily until a few months ago in June. Juanita was very active with her senior friends and the Golden Girls Club. Mrs. Nicholson was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #274, Lusby, MD, VFW Auxiliary Post #2562, Silver Spring and the Solomons Third Alarm Auxiliary, Solomons, MD. She is survived by her children Joan Zottig of Oakton, VA; Benson McGowan of Rockville, MD; Vic McGowan of Lusby, MD and Juanita Hamilton of Frederick, MD, her brother Clyde Poff, Jr. of Rockville, MD, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Interment will follow in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.1 Her married name was Fortin.6 Her married name was Nicholson.1 Her Social Security Number was 577-22-1137.7 She married Marvin Nicholson.1 Juanita Poff married Ernest Fortin.6 Juanita Poff was born on February 8, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,8 As of February 17, 1940,her married name was McGowan.2 She married Andrew Ignatious Benson McGowan on February 17, 1940 at Washington, D.C..2 Juanita Poff died on November 9, 2012 at Prince Frederick, Calvert Co., Maryland, at age 90.7,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 26, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 291, District 1-382, Washington, D.C.5
1950Dwelling 285, District 16-136, Wheaton, Montgomery Co., Maryland9

Family 1

Ernest Fortin
Marriage*Juanita Poff married Ernest Fortin.6 

Family 2

Marvin Nicholson b. February 11, 1917, d. April 25, 1992
Marriage*Juanita Poff married Marvin Nicholson.1 

Family 3

Andrew Ignatious Benson McGowan b. January 4, 1918, d. August 29, 1979
Marriage*Juanita Poff married Andrew Ignatious Benson McGowan on February 17, 1940 at Washington, D.C..2 
Children
  • Juanita McGowan1
  • Joan McGowan1,10,9
  • Benson McGowan1,9,6
  • Vic McGowan1,9

Citations

  1. [S3572] The Bay Net, online http://www.thebaynet.com, From the Juanita Poff Nicholson obituary.
  2. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  3. [S683] Christine Arthur, Clyde A. Poff in "Poff Surname Listserve," listserve message Feb 24, 2003; Jan 1, 2004; May 22, 2004.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S13177] Montgomery County Sentinel, From the McGowan-Duley marriage announcement in the Apr 18, 1963 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Patricia Ann Howard1

F, b. October 5, 1897, d. March 22, 1937
     Patricia Ann Howard was buried at Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.1 She was born on October 5, 1897 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1 As of circa 1925,her married name was Poff.2 She married Clyde Arthur Poff Sr., son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, circa 1925.1,2 Patricia Ann Howard died on March 22, 1937 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 39.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 68, District 21, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio2

Family

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. b. July 27, 1896, d. April 11, 1981
Marriage*Patricia Ann Howard married Clyde Arthur Poff Sr., son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, circa 1925.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  4. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James C. Arthur obituary in the Apr 14, 1981 edition.
  5. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 7, 1925, d. September 15, 1987
FatherClyde Arthur Poff Sr.1,6,7,4,5 b. July 27, 1896, d. April 11, 1981
MotherPatricia Ann Howard1,5 b. October 5, 1897, d. March 22, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 298-14-8199.4 Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur was buried at Manchester Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.2,8 Her married name was Rippy. She married Clyde Millard Rippy Jr. at Florida.9 Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur was born on March 7, 1925 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.2,4,5 She and Clyde Millard Rippy Jr. were divorced on September 14, 1946 at Seminole Co., Florida.9,5 As of December 31, 1946,her married name was Lamka.5 Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur married Karl Frederick Lamka on December 31, 1946 at Summit Co., Ohio.6,2,5 Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur died on September 15, 1987 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 62.2,4,10 She Elisabeth H. Lamka, 62, of Manchester, passed away Monday a.m., at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Born in Akron, and a life resident of the area, she was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She is survived by husband, Karl F. Lamka; daughters, Karla Lamka Fulton of Columbus, Jennifer Lamka of Marysville; son, Michael Lamka of the U.S. Navy in Japan, James Lamka of Sausalito, Calif., Jeffrey Lamka of Manchester; seven grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Bock of Tallmadge. Burial Manchester Cemetery. on September 29, 1987.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 68, District 21, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio1
1940Dwelling 13, District 89-42A, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio3
1950Dwelling 456, District 77-103, Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio11

Occupation

1950Census taker11

Family 1

Clyde Millard Rippy Jr. b. January 28, 1925, d. March 11, 1978
Marriage*Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur married Clyde Millard Rippy Jr. at Florida.9 
Divorce* Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur and Clyde Millard Rippy Jr. were divorced on September 14, 1946 at Seminole Co., Florida.9,5 

Family 2

Karl Frederick Lamka b. August 15, 1914, d. April 4, 1997
Marriage*Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur married Karl Frederick Lamka on December 31, 1946 at Summit Co., Ohio.6,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Elisabeth H. Lamka obituary in the Sep 29, 1987 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  6. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James C. Arthur obituary in the Apr 14, 1981 edition.
  7. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Clyde Poff, aka James Arthur obituary in the Apr 15, 1981 edition.
  8. [S7748] Manchester Cemetery, Summit Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  9. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Karla Gail Lamka obituary in the Jul 8, 2011 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beatrice Jane Straley1,2,3,4

F, b. November 29, 1920, d. November 8, 1963
     Beatrice Jane Straley was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.3,4 She was born on November 29, 1920 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.2,3,4 As of May 3, 1939,her married name was Poff.1 She married Clyde Arthur Poff Sr., son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on May 3, 1939 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia.1,3 Beatrice Jane Straley died on November 8, 1963 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 42.3,4,5 She Mrs. Beatrice Jane Arthur, 42, of 4660 Darrow rd., died unexpectedly early today at City Hospital. Born in Akron, Mrs. Arthur lived here nine years and was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church. A practical nurse, she formerly worked at City Hospital and recently had been employed at Crile Veterans Hospital, Cleveland. She leaves her husband, James; a son, David of Stow; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Bock of Akron and Mrs. Karl Lamka of Manchester; two brothers, Meridith Straley of Akron and Raymond of California; two sisters, Mrs. Norma Tomson and Mrs. Evelyn Wolf of Akron, and one grandchild. Burial will be Greenlawn Cemetery. on November 8, 1963.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 4, District 89-93, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio6

Family

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. b. July 27, 1896, d. April 11, 1981
Marriage*Beatrice Jane Straley married Clyde Arthur Poff Sr., son of Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff and Lizenie Alice Hale, on May 3, 1939 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur-Straley marriage record.
  2. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  3. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Beatrice Jane Arthur obituary in the Nov 8, 1963 edition.
  4. [S8768] Greenlawn Memorial Park, Summit Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James C. Arthur obituary in the Apr 14, 1981 edition.
  8. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  9. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Clyde Poff, aka James Arthur obituary in the Apr 15, 1981 edition.
  10. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Judy Jane Arthur obituary in the Jan 21, 1959 edition.

Twylia Eloise Akers1,2,3,4

F, b. April 22, 1943, d. January 10, 2000
FatherHuston Harvey Akers1,3 b. November 30, 1917, d. December 9, 1976
MotherNorma Eloise Webb1,3 b. December 12, 1921, d. November 15, 1969
     Twylia Eloise Akers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1158.6 She was born on April 22, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,3,5,4 As of June 26, 1965,her married name was Overfelt.3 She married James Abe Overfelt on June 26, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 Twylia Eloise Akers and James Abe Overfelt were divorced on June 30, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Twylia Eloise Akers died on January 10, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.1,6,5 She OVERFELT, Twylia Akers, 56, of Christiansburg, died Monday, January 10, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on April 22, 1943 to the late Houston and Norma Webb Akers. Twylia was also preceded in death by her son, Anthony Scott Overfelt. She is survived by a special friend and companion, Donald Criner of Christiansburg; a brother-in-law, Charles Overfelt; two sisters-in-law, Pat Proffitt and Donna Nimer, all of Roanoke; and several cousins. Interment will be in the Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke. on January 12, 2000.1

Family

James Abe Overfelt
Marriage*She married James Abe Overfelt on June 26, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Twylia Eloise Akers and James Abe Overfelt were divorced on June 30, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Twylia Akers Overfelt obituary in the Jan 12, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Anthony Scott Overfelt1,2,3

M, b. July 31, 1968, d. September 15, 1985
FatherJames Abe Overfelt1,2
MotherTwylia Eloise Akers1,2 b. April 22, 1943, d. January 10, 2000
     Anthony Scott Overfelt was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He was born on July 31, 1968 at Charlottesville, Virginia.2,3,4 He died on September 15, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 17.2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Twylia Akers Overfelt obituary in the Jan 12, 2000 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. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&

Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 5, 1907, d. April 29, 1977
     Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 053-14-9839.6 He was born on January 5, 1907 at Dardanelles, Turkey.6,3,4 He married Helen Mary Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, in 1947 at New Jersey.1,2,3,5 Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano died on April 29, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.6,3,7,5 He Israel J. (Jimmy) Tarragano, age 68, of 6534 Pendleton Ave., N.W., died in a local hospital Friday night. He was a retired grocery merchant of 25 years, formerly owning and operating the Air Lee Superette. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Elks Club. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Collins Tarragano, Roanoke; one son, Ira E. (Butch) Tarragano, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Misliah, Brooklyn, N.Y; Mrs. Julia Grassian, Flushing, N.Y. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 1, 1977.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 7, District 120-149, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Grocery store owner8

Family

Helen Mary Collins b. October 4, 1917, d. February 20, 1991
Marriage*Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano married Helen Mary Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, in 1947 at New Jersey.1,2,3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Collins Tarragano obituary in the Feb 22, 1991 edition.
  2. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S13178] Unknown author, New York, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1794-1943.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Israel J. Tarragano obituary in the May 1, 1977 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano1,2,3,4

M, b. August 19, 1947, d. September 4, 2014
FatherIsrael J. "Jim" Tarragano1,2,3,5 b. January 5, 1907, d. April 29, 1977
MotherHelen Mary Collins1,2,3,5 b. October 4, 1917, d. February 20, 1991
     Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano was born on August 19, 1947 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.3,4 He married Wynona Virginia French on February 22, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Wynona Virginia French were divorced on December 10, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Marsha Ann Sheets on December 16, 1972 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Marsha Ann Sheets were divorced on February 9, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Cynthia Anne Bartin on April 29, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Robin Lori Johnson on February 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Cynthia Anne Bartin were divorced on February 2, 1982 at Clark Co., Nevada.6 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Robin Lori Johnson were divorced on March 31, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano died on September 4, 2014 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 7, District 120-149, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family 1

Wynona Virginia French b. November 27, 1948, d. January 17, 2010
Marriage*Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Wynona Virginia French on February 22, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Wynona Virginia French were divorced on December 10, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Marsha Ann Sheets
Marriage*Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Marsha Ann Sheets on December 16, 1972 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Marsha Ann Sheets were divorced on February 9, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Family 3

Cynthia Anne Bartin
Marriage*Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Cynthia Anne Bartin on April 29, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Cynthia Anne Bartin were divorced on February 2, 1982 at Clark Co., Nevada.6 

Family 4

Robin Lori Johnson
Marriage*Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano married Robin Lori Johnson on February 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ira Ennis "Butch" Tarragano and Robin Lori Johnson were divorced on March 31, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Christina Nicole Tarragano1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Collins Tarragano obituary in the Feb 22, 1991 edition.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Israel J. Tarragano obituary in the May 1, 1977 edition.
  6. [S1989] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Divorce Index, 1968-2005.
  7. [S2214] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com

Cecil Alvin Shears1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 26, 1915, d. November 29, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 232-26-2108.7 Cecil Alvin Shears was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.1,3,8,5 He was born on February 26, 1915 at Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio.1,2,3,8,7,9 He married Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on April 3, 1946 at Washington, D.C..5,1,3,6 Cecil Alvin Shears died on November 29, 1948 at Sasebo, Ayushu, Japan, at age 33.1,3,8,5 He Keyser, W.Va. - The body of Pvt. Cecil A. Shears, 34, who died November 29, 1948, in 24th medical Battalion Hospital, Sasebo, Ayushu, Japan, following a short illness, will arrive here tomorrow morning. He was the son of Alex and Virginia Johnston Shears and was born in Tiffin, Ohio. He enlisted in the Army June 19, 1936, and after serving three years in the Panama Canal Zone he reenlisted in 1939 and was stationed with the War Department Motor Division at Fort Myer, Va. In 1943 he was sent to the Asiatic Pacific Theater with Company K, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division, and served as a scout for 28 months in three major campaigns, New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Northern Luzon. Pvt. Shears received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three battle stars; the Philippine Liberation Ribbon; the World War II Victory Medal; American Defense Medal, and Combat Infantrymans’s Badge. Following his return to the United States he reenisted in 1947 at Fort Meade and left for Japan September 17, 1948. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Mrs. Opal (Collins) Shears; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Gardner and Mrs. Edna Lewis, and three brothers, Owen, Olin and Neville Shears, all of Keyser. Internment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. on January 21, 1949.5

Family

Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins b. May 1, 1908, d. February 22, 2002
Marriage*He married Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on April 3, 1946 at Washington, D.C..5,1,3,6 

Citations

  1. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  2. [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.
  3. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S12307] Evening Times, From the Cecil A. Shears obituary in the Jan 21, 1949 edition.
  6. [S11409] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3548] National Archives, U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
  9. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Mallie B. Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. May 2, 1896, d. March 7, 1977
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,2,3,4 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,2,3,4 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Mallie B. Hall was buried at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens,4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida.5,6 She was born on May 2, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 As of December 25, 1915,her married name was Johnson.4 She married George Washington "Willie" Johnson on December 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,4,6 Mallie B. Hall died on March 7, 1977 at Pasco Co., Florida, at age 80.3,7,6 She JOHNSON, Mrs. Mallie B., 80, of 6073 Baker Road, New Port Richey, died Monday (March 7, 1977). A native of Floyd County, Va., she came here 24 years ago from Christiansburg, Va. She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church, Holiday. She is survived by her husband George W; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Turman, Christiansburg and Mrs. Jessie Ruth Fitzgerald, Holiday; a brother, Jessie Hall, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hall and Mrs. Gay Price of Roanoke, Va; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens. on March 8, 1977.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 102, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 344, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 41, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 354, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 301, District 61-5, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

George Washington "Willie" Johnson b. February 14, 1891, d. January 23, 1988
Marriage*Mallie B. Hall married George Washington "Willie" Johnson on December 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S2861] Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, Pasco Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=39154479&CRid=72248&
  6. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Mallie B. Johnson obituary in the Mar 8, 1977 edition.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Johnson Turman obituary in the Dec 16, 2008 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Hall1,2,3,4

M, b. March 24, 1938, d. April 13, 1959
FatherJessie Madison "Doodle" Hall1,2,5,6,3,4 b. April 10, 1907, d. November 19, 1997
MotherBeatrice Bea Whited1,2,5,6,3,4 b. May 25, 1914, d. September 17, 1998
     Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7 He was born on March 24, 1938 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.8,3,7 He married Betty Jane Huff on June 8, 1957 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Hall died on April 13, 1959 at Radford, Virginia, at age 21.4,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 85, District 98-1, Norton, Wise Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 40, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Betty Jane Huff
Marriage*Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Hall married Betty Jane Huff on June 8, 1957 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • Thomas "Tommy" Hall9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice W. Hall obituary in the Sep 19, 1998 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie M. Hall obituary in the Nov 21, 1997 edition.

Annie Laura Fitzgerald1,2,3

F, b. September 21, 1904, d. April 18, 1976
     Annie Laura Fitzgerald was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3567.4 She was born on September 21, 1904 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5 As of February 2, 1926,her married name was Yopp.3 She married Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp, son of James A. Garfield Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins, on February 2, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,3 Annie Laura Fitzgerald died on April 18, 1976 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 71; Died in a house fire.1,2,5 She NORFOLK - Mrs. Annie Yopp, a 71-year-old South Norfolk woman died Sunday morning. A native of Nelson County, she was a Baptist. She was the widow on Armon C. Yopp. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Virginia I. Smith of Portsmouth, Mrs. Lorene Braizus of Columbia, Md., and Mrs. Odessie Mapes and Mrs. Joyce Hord, both of Chesapeake; four sons, Marvin Yopp of Cumberland, Wedell Yopp of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Richard Yopp of Portsmouth, and Calvin Yopp of Virginia Beach; a half-sister, Mrs. Ottie Reynolds of Roanoke, and 20 grandchildren. on April 19, 1976.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 13, South River, Rockbridge Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 19, District 65-125, Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia7

Family

Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp b. June 13, 1905, d. May 20, 1958
Marriage*Annie Laura Fitzgerald married Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp, son of James A. Garfield Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins, on February 2, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3314] Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Annie Yopp obitutary in the Apr 19, 1976 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Virginia Inez Yopp1,2,3

F, b. December 20, 1926, d. August 20, 2009
FatherArmon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp1,2,3,4 b. June 13, 1905, d. May 20, 1958
MotherAnnie Laura Fitzgerald1,2,3,4 b. September 21, 1904, d. April 18, 1976
     Virginia Inez Yopp Virginia Inez Smith, Portsmouth, Virginia, Dec 20, 1926 – Aug 20, 2009 (Age 82). Portsmouth - Virginia Inez Smith, 82, passed away on Thursday. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of 55 years, Andrew Smith; daughter, Phyllis Davis; granddaughter, Jennifer Kelly; great-grandchildren, Christopher T. Kelly and Caitlyn I. Kelly. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Sweethaven Baptist Church by Rev. Cary Borkert with burial to follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.5 She was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 227-32-0894.6 She was born on December 20, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,6 As of May 10, 1954,her married name was Smith.3 She married Andrew Donald Smith on May 10, 1954 at Portsmouth, Virginia.3,5 Virginia Inez Yopp died on August 20, 2009 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 82.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 13, South River, Rockbridge Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 19, District 65-125, Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia4

Family

Andrew Donald Smith b. September 9, 1932, d. August 26, 2016
Marriage*Virginia Inez Yopp married Andrew Donald Smith on May 10, 1954 at Portsmouth, Virginia.3,5 
Child
  • Phyllis Ann Smith5,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Annie Yopp obitutary in the Apr 19, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Virginia Inez Smith obitutary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bethner Lorene Yopp1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 10, 1929, d. September 15, 1988
FatherArmon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp7,1,2 b. June 13, 1905, d. May 20, 1958
MotherAnnie Laura Fitzgerald7,1,2 b. September 21, 1904, d. April 18, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 426-42-8935.2 Bethner Lorene Yopp was buried at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mount View Road, Marriottsville, Howard Co., Maryland.8 Her married name was Brazius.1 She married Joseph V. Brazius.1,2 Bethner Lorene Yopp was born on January 10, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 As of April 20, 1944,her married name was Lloyd.6 She married Willie Sanford Lloyd on April 20, 1944 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4,6 The marriage of Bethner Lorene Yopp and Willie Sanford Lloyd was annulled on February 16, 1946 at Portsmouth, Virginia.9 As of August 26, 1949,her married name was Ferretti.3 Bethner Lorene Yopp married Joseph James Ferretti on August 26, 1949 at Washington, D.C..3 Bethner Lorene Yopp died on September 15, 1988 at Maryland at age 59.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 13, South River, Rockbridge Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Joseph V. Brazius
Marriage*Bethner Lorene Yopp married Joseph V. Brazius.1,2 

Family 2

Willie Sanford Lloyd b. circa 1921
Marriage*Bethner Lorene Yopp married Willie Sanford Lloyd on April 20, 1944 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4,6 

Family 3

Joseph James Ferretti b. June 11, 1926, d. December 22, 1995
Marriage*Bethner Lorene Yopp married Joseph James Ferretti on August 26, 1949 at Washington, D.C..3 

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Annie Yopp obitutary in the Apr 19, 1976 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  4. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8560] Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Howard Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Nelson Lewis Yopp1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 13, 1912, d. June 10, 1989
FatherJames A. Garfield Yopp1,8,2,5,6,7,9 b. February 17, 1879, d. January 3, 1955
MotherMinnie Odell Collins1,8,2,5,6,7,10 b. March 24, 1886, d. March 11, 1963
     Nelson Lewis Yopp was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 225-05-6719.11 He was born on March 13, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 15, 1912.11,2,3,4,6,7 He married Lelia Catherine Smith on October 29, 1938 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2,5,6,12 Nelson Lewis Yopp died on June 10, 1989 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 77.11,2,4,6 He Bedford - Nelson Lewis Yopp, age 71, of 1224 Lowry Street, died Saturday, June 10, 1989, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, March 13, 1912, the son of the late James Madison Yopp and Minnie Collins Yopp. He was a memvber of Flint Hill Baptist Church and was a retired crane operator. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Smith Yopp; two brothers, Madison Yopp, Clifton Forge; Herbert Yopp, Newport News; three sisters, Mrs. Charles E. (Bly) McFalls, Bedford; Mrs. Jack (Anna Mae) Stewart, Mrs. Fred (Alice) Wagner, both of Roanoke. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. on June 11, 1989.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 82, District 16, Otter, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 206, District 10-14, Liberty, Bedford Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 11, District 10-22B, Liberty, Bedford Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1940Public highway laborer13

Family

Lelia Catherine Smith b. November 6, 1913, d. June 29, 2003
Marriage*Nelson Lewis Yopp married Lelia Catherine Smith on October 29, 1938 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2,5,6,12 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Lewis Yopp obituary in the Jun 11, 1989 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. [S5126] Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Mae Yopp Thienel obituary in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Garfield Yopp obituary in the Jan 4, 1955 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Minnie Hall obituary in the Mar 11, 1963 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Smith Yopp obituary in the Jul 1, 2003 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Alice Woodrow Yopp1,2,3,4

F, b. January 27, 1915, d. October 5, 1989
FatherJames A. Garfield Yopp1,5,6 b. February 17, 1879, d. January 3, 1955
MotherMinnie Odell Collins1,5,6 b. March 24, 1886, d. March 11, 1963
     Alice Woodrow Yopp was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on January 27, 1915 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of March 19, 1934,her married name was Wagner.3 She married Lester Fred Wagner Jr. on March 19, 1934 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,3,4 Alice Woodrow Yopp died on October 5, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.4 She Alice Woodrow Wagner, age 71, of 5702 Bohon St., NE, died Tuesday, October 5, 1989. She was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church, mamber of Brentwood ladies prayer group and a member of the church choir. Mrs. Wagner was a self employed seamstress. She is survived by her husband, L. Fred Wagner, Jr; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara W. and John N. Ely, Milpitas, Calif; Janie W. and Richard A. Bower, Salem; three grandsons, Chris Sowers and wife, Teri; Lee Sowers and wife, Karen, all of Roanoke; Jacob Ely, Neosho, Mo; two granddaughters, Kristin Ely, Rogers, Ark; Faye Sowers, Salem; two step-grandsons, Kirk and George Bower, both of Roanoke; one great-grandson, Christopher Barrett Sowers, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Bly McFall, Bedford; Mrs. Anna Mae Stewart, Roanoke; two brothers, Herbert Yopp, Portsmouth; Madison Yopp, Clifton Forge. Burial will be in Cedarlawn Memorial Park. on October 6, 1989.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 82, District 16, Otter, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 507, District 120-4, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Seamstress7

Family

Lester Fred Wagner Jr. b. November 22, 1918
Marriage*Alice Woodrow Yopp married Lester Fred Wagner Jr. on March 19, 1934 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,3,4 
Children
  • Barbara Fay Wagner4,7
  • Margaret Jane "Janie" Wagner4,8,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S684] Jack Spangler (nephew), "James Yopp," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  3. [S1957] M. J. Spangler, Yopps and Related Families.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Woodrow Wagner obituary in the Oct 6, 1989 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Mae Yopp Thienel obituary in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Lewis Yopp obituary in the Jun 11, 1989 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.