Dr. Lois Ann Altizer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. December 20, 1937, d. August 1, 1994
FatherClinton Edward Altizer1,2,3,8,5,7 b. June 20, 1917, d. March 7, 2005
MotherWillie Helen Graham1,2,3,8,5,7 b. circa 1919, d. June 8, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8165.9 Dr. Lois Ann Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on December 20, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,4,5,6,7,10 As of August 15, 1957,her married name was Dr. Beeken.5 She married Stephen John Beeken II on August 15, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,11,5 As of December 28, 1966,her married name was Spraker.5 Dr. Lois Ann Altizer married Thomas Walston Spraker on December 28, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Dr. Lois Ann Altizer and Thomas Walston Spraker were divorced on April 9, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 Dr. Lois Ann Altizer died on August 1, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.9,2,4,11 She BEEKEN, Dr. Lois A., 56, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 1, 1994. She was the former director of Inservice Education for the NCRVE at the Virginia Tech site. Dr. Beeken was the first recipient of the NCRVE Annual Distinguished Service Award, now known as the Lois A. Beeken Distinguised Service Award. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen John Beeken, II. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton E. Altizer; mother -in-law, Ella Beeken; children, Tony Beeken and Lora Kingma; son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Dave Kingma and Robin Beeken; grandchildren, Adrienne and Olivia Kingma, Justin and Darren Beeken; sisters, Judy Nichols, Rita Philpott; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ruth Ashworth, Tammy Beeken, Richard Philpott, Tom Beeken, Harold Ashworth; nieces and nephews, Michelle Meddings, Emily Philpott, Jennifer Keener, Becky Ashworth, Steve Ashworth, John Beeken, Jeff Beeken, Jason Beeken. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. from St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Christiansburg with interment in Sunset Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Chapel of St. Thomas Episcopal Church Wednesday and the family will receive friends between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on August 3, 1994.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 446, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Stephen John Beeken II b. June 24, 1935, d. August 18, 1964
Marriage*Dr. Lois Ann Altizer married Stephen John Beeken II on August 15, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,11,5 
Children
  • Anthony Scott "Tony" Beeken2,5
  • Lora Leigh Beeken2,5

Family 2

Thomas Walston Spraker
Marriage*Dr. Lois Ann Altizer married Thomas Walston Spraker on December 28, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Dr. Lois Ann Altizer and Thomas Walston Spraker were divorced on April 9, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Edward Altizer obituary in the Mar 9, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dr. Lois A. Beeken obituary in the Aug 3, 1994 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Helen Graham Altizer obituary in the Jun 9, 2011 edition.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Stephen John Beeken II1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 24, 1935, d. August 18, 1964
     Stephen John Beeken II was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-40-1055.7 He was born on June 24, 1935 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,6,2,3,4,5 He married Dr. Lois Ann Altizer, daughter of Clinton Edward Altizer and Willie Helen Graham, on August 15, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,5 Stephen John Beeken II died on August 18, 1964 at New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 29; Died in an auto accident.6,3,4

Family

Dr. Lois Ann Altizer b. December 20, 1937, d. August 1, 1994
Marriage*He married Dr. Lois Ann Altizer, daughter of Clinton Edward Altizer and Willie Helen Graham, on August 15, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,5 
Children
  • Anthony Scott "Tony" Beeken1,5
  • Lora Leigh Beeken1,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dr. Lois A. Beeken obituary in the Aug 3, 1994 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Edward Altizer obituary in the Mar 9, 2005 edition.

William Odell Pierce1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 28, 1916, d. November 16, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 229-07-6236.6 William Odell Pierce was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,3 He was born on January 28, 1916 at Glenns, Gloucester Co., Virginia.7,6,4 He married Ruth Jane "Granny" Vest, daughter of William Arthur Vest and Nettie Mae Gearheart, on February 23, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.1,3,8 William Odell Pierce died on November 16, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.7,3,6,5 He PIERCE, William Odell, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 16, 1998. He was retired from the Sam Finley, Inc. with 47 years of service. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Vest Pierce; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca P. and Ken Brown of Vinton; dearly beloved grandchildren, William Matthew Brown and Amanda Beth Brown; brother, Charles Robert Pierce of Saluda, Va; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 1998 at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Todd Gray officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. on November 17, 1998.3

Family

Ruth Jane "Granny" Vest b. March 5, 1920, d. March 11, 2005
Marriage*He married Ruth Jane "Granny" Vest, daughter of William Arthur Vest and Nettie Mae Gearheart, on February 23, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.1,3,8 
Child
  • Rebecca Gayle Pierce2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Vest Pierce obituary in the Mar 13, 2005 edition.
  2. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Odell Pierce obituary in the Nov 17, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pierce 50th anniversary announcement in the Mar 17, 1996 edition.

Florence Virginia Oliver1,2

F, b. April 11, 1892, d. June 10, 1926
     Florence Virginia Oliver was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She was born on April 11, 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1907,her married name was Byrd.3 She married Joseph Valentine Byrd, son of William A. Byrd and Lurinda Ellen Conner, circa 1907.3,4 Florence Virginia Oliver and Joseph Valentine Byrd were divorced before 1913.5 Florence Virginia Oliver died on June 10, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 142, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Joseph Valentine Byrd b. December 23, 1886, d. November 24, 1957
Marriage*Florence Virginia Oliver married Joseph Valentine Byrd, son of William A. Byrd and Lurinda Ellen Conner, circa 1907.3,4 
Divorce* Florence Virginia Oliver and Joseph Valentine Byrd were divorced before 1913.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [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&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Roy Edward Byrd1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 12, 1909, d. February 16, 1964
FatherJoseph Valentine Byrd1,3,4 b. December 23, 1886, d. November 24, 1957
MotherFlorence Virginia Oliver1,3,4 b. April 11, 1892, d. June 10, 1926
     Roy Edward Byrd was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Elsie Olive/Cline Obenshain.3,6 Roy Edward Byrd was born on September 12, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 He died on February 16, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 142, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 141, District 23, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated along with his mother in the household of his step-father Benjamin Mitchell2
1940Dwelling 98, District 119-31, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Truck driver7

Family

Elsie Olive/Cline Obenshain b. June 30, 1913, d. October 8, 1988
Marriage*Roy Edward Byrd married Elsie Olive/Cline Obenshain.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [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.
  6. [S11464] Cremation Society of New Hampshire, online csnh.com, From the Roy E. Byrd, Jr. obituary.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Joanne Byrd Snead obituary in the Oct 28, 2011 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frances Chittum1,2

F, b. December 21, 1942, d. September 25, 2002
FatherRussell Edward Chittum1,2,3 b. January 7, 1922, d. July 29, 1992
MotherBeulah Irene Gearheart1,2,3 b. June 30, 1919, d. January 3, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-8411.4 Frances Chittum was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Myers.2 Her married name was Scott.3 She married Clinton A. Myers.2,3 Frances Chittum married George W. Scott.3 Frances Chittum was born on December 21, 1942.5,4 She died on September 25, 2002 at Virginia at age 59.3,4,5 She SCOTT, Frances C. Myers, 59, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 after a long, courageous battle with diabetes. She was the daughter of the late Russell E. and Beulah I. Chittum. She was raised and remained a resident of Vinton. She was an active member of the Mineral Springs Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was a former employee of Lewis Gale Hospital and was an avid cat lover. Frances was a strong Christian lady as well as a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and "Nana". She is preceded in death by her husband, George W. Scott and her parents. Mrs. Scott's survivors are her first husband, Clinton A. Myers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa M. and Jeffery D. Jones, of Hollins, Patricia M. and Paul L. Rucker, of Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Mary E. and Riley E. Furrow, of Boones Mill; granddaughter, Megan A. Jones; and close friends and other relatives including Gelean Hall and son, Tony Hall, of Blue Ridge. A special thank you to Dr. Sayed Haider and Dr. Richard Prokopchak, Dr. William H. 'Doubler at Lewis Gale Hospital and to all the medical intensive care unit staff. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2002 at the Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Rev. Andy Rice and Rev. Bobby Harris officiating. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on September 27, 2002.3

Family 1

George W. Scott
Marriage*She married George W. Scott.3 

Family 2

Clinton A. Myers
Marriage*Frances Chittum married Clinton A. Myers.2,3 
Children
  • Lisa Myers1,2,3
  • Patricia "Patty" Myers1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Chittum obituary in the Jul 30, 1992 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Irene Chittum obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances C. Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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&