Gracie Virginia Carter1,2

F, b. January 22, 1912, d. May 7, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5153.3 Gracie Virginia Carter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 Her married name was Mills.1 She married Fred William Mills Sr., son of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning.1,2 Gracie Virginia Carter was born on January 22, 1912.3 She died on May 7, 2002 at Virginia at age 90.2,3 She MILLS, Gracie Carter, 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Mills; and two sons, Fred W. Mills, Jr. and Charles Wayne Mills. Surviving are two sisters, Ola Jarvis and Pauline Gibson, both of Roanoke; one half brother, Berkley McGeorge; a daughter-in-law, Peggy J. Mills; grandsons, Mike and Wanda Mills, Jeff Mills, Ricky and fiance, Jessica Baker, all of Vinton; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Brandon Mills; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002 with the Rev. Tom Hurt officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Thursday. on May 9, 2002.2

Family

Fred William Mills Sr. b. April 14, 1913, d. November 1, 1995
Marriage*She married Fred William Mills Sr., son of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred W. Mills, Sr., obituary in the Nov 2, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Carter Mills obituary in the May 9, 2002 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred W. Mills, Jr., obituary in the Feb 14, 1995 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Wayne Mills obituary in the Aug 6, 1990 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Fred William "Hoss" Mills Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 24, 1938, d. February 12, 1995
FatherFred William Mills Sr.1,2,3,6,5 b. April 14, 1913, d. November 1, 1995
MotherGracie Virginia Carter1,2,3,6,5 b. January 22, 1912, d. May 7, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 229-50-6882.7 Fred William "Hoss" Mills Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on December 24, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 He died on February 12, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.7,2,4 He MILLS, Fred W. Jr., ("Hoss"), 56, of Vinton, died Sunday, February 12, 1995, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wayne Mills. Surviving are his parents, Fred W. Sr. and Gracie Mills, Vinton; sister-in-law, Peggy J. Mills, Vinton; three nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 1995, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tommy W. Hurt Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to B.M.A. North Roanoke Dialysis Center. FRiends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 14, 1995.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred W. Mills, Sr., obituary in the Nov 2, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred W. Mills, Jr., obituary in the Feb 14, 1995 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Carter Mills obituary in the May 9, 2002 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Wayne Mills obituary in the Aug 6, 1990 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Wayne Mills1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 12, 1941, d. August 5, 1990
FatherFred William Mills Sr.1,2,3,4,6,7 b. April 14, 1913, d. November 1, 1995
MotherGracie Virginia Carter1,2,3,4,6,7 b. January 22, 1912, d. May 7, 2002
     Charles Wayne Mills was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on December 12, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He married Peggy Joyce Schmidt on March 18, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Charles Wayne Mills died on August 5, 1990 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48.6,7 He Charles Wayne Mills, age 48, of Vinton, died Sunday at his home. He was employed with Sears. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Joyce Mills; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Todd and Wanda Ann Mills, Boones Mill; two sons, Jeffrey Scott Mills and Ricky Lee Mills, both of Vinton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Mills Sr., Vinton; one brother, Fred W. Mills Jr., Vinton; granddaughter, Ashleigh Renee Mills. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Lon E. Hicks officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12:00 noon Monday. on August 6, 1990.7

Family

Peggy Joyce Schmidt
Marriage*He married Peggy Joyce Schmidt on March 18, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Michael Todd Mills1,7,4
  • Jeffrey Scott "Jeff " Mills1,7
  • Ricky Lee "Rick" Mills1,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred W. Mills, Sr., obituary in the Nov 2, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred W. Mills, Jr., obituary in the Feb 14, 1995 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Carter Mills obituary in the May 9, 2002 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Wayne Mills obituary in the Aug 6, 1990 edition.

Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul1,2

F, b. March 22, 1926, d. March 14, 2015
     Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on March 22, 1926 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of January 12, 1946,her married name was Jennings.2 She married James Howery/Howard Jennings, son of John Malcolm Jennings and Elizabeth Alice Taylor, on January 12, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul died on March 14, 2015 at Virginia at age 88.1,3 She Dorothy S. "Dot" Jennings, 88, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Jennings, a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Robert Bowles, as well as her parents, William and Ellen Saul, and her brothers and sisters. Dot was a member of Northview United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Dexter Helton; grandchildren, Dexter Helton Jr. and wife Teresa, James Helton and wife Cheryl, Kimberly Easter and husband Robert, Brian Booth and wife Angela; great-grandchildren, Cheyene Harley and husband Brandon, Aeriel, Sierra, Amber and Erin Helton; stepgreat- grandson, Michael Houseman; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Glenda Jennings. The family offers a special thank you to Dot's devoted caregivers, Barbara Grimes and Betty Hubbard, and the staff of Amedysis Hospice for their many acts of kindness and compassion. Funeral Services will be conducted noon Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Chaplain Troy Mays. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Highland Memory Gardens Dublin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on March 15, 2015.1

Family

James Howery/Howard Jennings b. March 13, 1925, d. November 18, 1995
Marriage*She married James Howery/Howard Jennings, son of John Malcolm Jennings and Elizabeth Alice Taylor, on January 12, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy S. Jennings obituary in the Mar 15, 2015 obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James H. Jennings obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jennings Booth Bowles obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 obituary.

Betty Jennings1,2,3

F, b. February 24, 1947, d. August 5, 2004
FatherJames Howery/Howard Jennings1,2,3 b. March 13, 1925, d. November 18, 1995
MotherDorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul1,2,3 b. March 22, 1926, d. March 14, 2015
     Her Social Security Number was 230-66-0588.4 Betty Jennings was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Booth.3 Her married name was Bowles.1 She married Robert M. "Red" Bowles.1,2,3 Betty Jennings married Unknown Booth.3 Betty Jennings was born on February 24, 1947.4 She died on August 5, 2004 at Virginia at age 57.3,4 She Betty Jennings Booth Bowles, 57, of Boones Mill, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 5, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Jennings. Betty was a childcare provider and former employee of the Moores Stores. Surviving is her husband, Robert "Red" Bowles; daughter, Kimberly Booth Easter and husband Robert; son, Brian Booth and wife Angela; granddaughter, Cheyanne Easter; mother, Dorothy S. "Dot" Jennings, all of Roanoke; sister, Diane Helton and husband Dexter of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2004 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Darryl Crim. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on August 8, 2004.3

Family 1

Robert M. "Red" Bowles b. February 8, 1947, d. March 8, 2005
Marriage*She married Robert M. "Red" Bowles.1,2,3 

Family 2

Unknown Booth
Marriage*Betty Jennings married Unknown Booth.3 
Children
  • Kimberly Booth5,3
  • Brian Booth3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James H. Jennings obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy S. Jennings obituary in the Mar 15, 2015 obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jennings Booth Bowles obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert M. Bowles obituary in the Mar 9, 2005 obituary.

Robert M. "Red" Bowles1,2,3,4

M, b. February 8, 1947, d. March 8, 2005
     Robert M. "Red" Bowles was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 He married Betty Jennings, daughter of James Howery/Howard Jennings and Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul.1,2,4 Robert M. "Red" Bowles was born on February 8, 1947.5 He died on March 8, 2005 at Virginia at age 58.3,5 He Robert M. (Red) Bowles, 58, of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Odie and Mildred Gibson Bowles, a sister, Dorothy Bowles Stump and his wife in August of 2004, Betty J. Bowles. Mr. Bowles served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an employee of the Contractor Yard in Roanoke. Surviving are his son, Brian Booth and wife Angela; daughter, Kimberly B. Easter and husband Robert, all of Roanoke; granddaughter, Cheyenne Easter; brothers, Lloyd Bowles of Rocky Mount, William O. Bowles and wife Janet of Calloway; sisters, Sarah Stump of Boones Mill, Irene Pierce and husband Jim of Wirtz, Ruby Wilder and husband Bill of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Darryl G. Crim. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on March 9, 2005.3

Family

Betty Jennings b. February 24, 1947, d. August 5, 2004
Marriage*He married Betty Jennings, daughter of James Howery/Howard Jennings and Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James H. Jennings obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy S. Jennings obituary in the Mar 15, 2015 obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert M. Bowles obituary in the Mar 9, 2005 obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jennings Booth Bowles obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Stanley Ryland Wilhelm1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 3, 1918, d. July 12, 1967
     Stanley Ryland Wilhelm was buried at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 693 Mt. Moriah Road, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on November 3, 1918 at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 He married Margaret Anne Jennings, daughter of John Malcolm Jennings and Elizabeth Alice Taylor, on January 2, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,6 Stanley Ryland Wilhelm died on July 12, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.2,3

Family

Margaret Anne Jennings b. April 2, 1931, d. October 1, 1996
Marriage*He married Margaret Anne Jennings, daughter of John Malcolm Jennings and Elizabeth Alice Taylor, on January 2, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,6 
Child
  • Sharon Leigh Wilhelm1,7,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Anne Jennings Kinsley Wilhelm obituary in the Oct 3, 1996 edition.
  2. [S4470] Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David J. Kinsley obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.

Tracy Lynn Epperley1,2,3

F, b. May 21, 1971, d. December 29, 1995
FatherCecil Leonard Epperley1 b. January 11, 1953, d. July 30, 2011
MotherLinda Louise Gallimore1
     Her Social Security Number was 227-11-9274.4 Tracy Lynn Epperley was born on May 21, 1971 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She died on December 29, 1995 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 24.5,3,4 She EPPERLEY, Tracy Lynn, 24, of Highland Road, Dublin, died Friday, December 29, 1995 at her home. She was born in Pulaski, Va. on May 21, 1971. She was a former employee of Renfro Corp., Pulaski, Va. Surviving are her parents, Cecil L. and Sherrill Carnell Epperley, Pulaski; twin children, Justin Cody Epperley, Dublin, Tristen Danielle Epperley, Dublin; one sister, Amanda Kay Epperley, Pulaski; two brothers, Shawn Douglas Epperley, Pulaski, Shannon Michael Epperley, Pulaski; grandmother, Edith Carnell, Christiansburg; grandfather, Dewey L. Epperley, Christiansburg; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Bob Goldstein officiating. Burial will follow in Snowville, Va. Visiting will be Sunday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. on December 31, 1995.5

Family

Children
  • Justin Cody Epperley5
  • Tristen Danielle Epperley1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tracy Lynn Epperley obituary in the Dec 31, 1995 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tracy Lynn Epperly obituary in the Dec 31, 1995 edition.