Joseph G./C. Graham1,2

M, b. March 30, 1886, d. August 1, 1886
FatherJames Riley "Jim" Graham1,2 b. January 24, 1858, d. January 9, 1931
MotherEmily Attaway Whitlock1,2 b. June 17, 1862, d. January 6, 1925
     Joseph G./C. Graham was buried at Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Little River Road, N 36 56.898 W 80 20.100, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on March 30, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on August 1, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S3627] Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/sumpterdickersoncemetery.pdf

Renth Arland Graham1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 6, 1913, d. January 23, 1942
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,2,4,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,2,4,5 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     Renth Arland Graham was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,7 He was born on January 6, 1913 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He died on January 23, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 29.3,5 He Renth Graham, 26, son of Clayton Graham and Mrs. Della Slusher Graham (I believe this is his mother, she actually did not die in the accident), died as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near here Wednesday morning. Burial was to be in Jacksonville cemetery here. Young Graham also leaves two brothers and five sisters, one of the latter of whom was with him in the accident with an aunt, but both escaped serious injury. Young Graham was unconscious when removed from the wreck. A passenger car Graham was operating collided with a pulpwood laden truck headed toward Radford half a mile from here on the Christiansburg road, according to Sheriff Williams and Charles Gardner, county policeman, who investigated. The truck was driven by Hugh Harman, according to the officers. on January 24, 1942.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 198, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Renth Graham obituary in the Jan 24, 1942 edition.

Wava Blythe Graham1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 7, 1915, d. May 4, 1984
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,2,3,4 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,2,3,4,6,7 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 223-12-2341.8 Wava Blythe Graham was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4,5 She was born on September 7, 1915 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,3,4 As of September 15, 1934,her married name was Sumner.9 She married Archie Woodrow Sumner on September 15, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 Wava Blythe Graham died on May 4, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.8,9,4,5 She Mrs. Wava Graham Sumner, age 68, of 825 College Street, died Friday, May 4, 1984, in the Montgomery County Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Thelma) Cupp, one son, Archie Sumner, both of Christiansburg; a brother, Weber G. Graham, Radford; three sisters, Virginia I. Graham, Salem; Verrena G. Bowers, Roanoke; Norma Hatcher, Floyd; five grandchildren. Burial in the White Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd County. on May 6, 1984.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 198, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 9, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Seamstress10

Family

Archie Woodrow Sumner b. June 20, 1916, d. July 21, 1999
Marriage*Wava Blythe Graham married Archie Woodrow Sumner on September 15, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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 Wava Graham Sumner obituary in the May 6, 1984 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Graham Guinn obituary in the Oct 22, 1978 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Graham Patterson obituary in the Dec 20, 1977 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S272] Edgar L. Vest, White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Hassell Sumner, Sr. obituary in the Jun 15, 2023 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Woodrow Sumner obituary in the Jul 23, 1999 edition.

Francis Lafayette Graham1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 25, 1918, d. May 25, 1942
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,2,4,6 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,2,7,4,6 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     Francis Lafayette Graham was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on August 25, 1918 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,6 He died on May 25, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 23; Died in an auto accident.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 198, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [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.

Justine Thay White1,2,3,4

F, b. June 28, 1917, d. January 1, 2012
FatherMilford Laney White5,6,1,7,2,3,4,8 b. March 1, 1885, d. May 14, 1967
MotherAgnes Allie Graham5,6,1,7,2,3,4,8 b. December 9, 1881, d. May 16, 1935
     Justine Thay White Thay Bonnell, age 94 of Northville and former long time resident of Howell, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012. Born June 28, 1917 in Radford, VA, she was the daughter of Lannie and Agnes (Graham) White. Thay was a 1936 graduate of Howell High School and retiree of Howell Electric Motors. She was a member of the Howell Chapter #372, O.E.S., member and past Worthy High Priestess of the Howell Corinthian White Shrine and member of the Arbor Shrine #54. Beloved wife of the late Vern Priest (1965) and the late Fred Bonnell (1972). Survived by her nephew, James (JoAnn) White of Northville and niece, Leigh (Pat) Durkin of Oxford; great nieces and nephews, Lorie Norgan, Jason White, Jeff and Steve Durkin; great-great niece and nephew, Kayla Norgan and Hunter White. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell.4 She was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan.9,4 Her Social Security Number was 381-07-7839.10 Her married name was Bonnell.4 She married Fred Noah Bonnell.4 Justine Thay White was born on June 28, 1917 at Radford, Virginia.3,10,4 As of December 9, 1939,her married name was Priest.2 She married Vernon Edgar "Vern" Priest on December 9, 1939 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.11,2,4 Justine Thay White died on January 1, 2012 at Michigan at age 94.10,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 48, District 88, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 62, District 16, Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan6
1940Dwelling 86, District 47-12, Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan12

Occupation

1940Motor manufacturing company worker12

Family 1

Fred Noah Bonnell b. March 9, 1914, d. December 3, 1972
Marriage*Justine Thay White married Fred Noah Bonnell.4 

Family 2

Vernon Edgar "Vern" Priest b. October 9, 1895, d. February 7, 1965
Marriage*Justine Thay White married Vernon Edgar "Vern" Priest on December 9, 1939 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.11,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S12077] Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, From the Agnes Allie Graham White obituary in the May 22, 1935 edition.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S14208] Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, online www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com, From the Thay Bonnell obituary.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12077] Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, From the Elizabeth A. Powell obituary in the Apr 25, 1956 edition.
  8. [S12077] Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, From the Milford L. White, Jr. obituary in the Feb 2, 1949 edition.
  9. [S4861] Lake View Cemetery, Livingston Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S8028] Lansing State Journal, From the Miford L. White obituary in the May 16, 1967 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ruby Theresa Graham1,2,3

F, b. April 26, 1921, d. December 18, 1977
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,4,3 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,5,4,3,6 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 227-14-1419.7 Ruby Theresa Graham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,4,6 She was born on April 26, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,4 As of April 4, 1942,her married name was Reed.3 She married Cecil Ray Reed on April 4, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 As of April 12, 1974,her married name was Patterson.3 Ruby Theresa Graham married Marion Allen Patterson on April 12, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3,10,6 Ruby Theresa Graham died on December 18, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.7,4,10,6 She Mrs. Ruby Graham Patterson, age 56, of Rt. 2, Jamestown Ct., died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs. Patterson was former operator of the Daleville Beauty Shop. Surviving are her husband, M. A. Patterson; two daughters, Mrs. Tina Rodgers, Stafford, Miss Deborah Paige Patterson, Cleveland, Tenn; her mother, Mrs. Della Guinn, Salem; one brother, Webber Graham, Radford; four sisters, Mrs. Wava Sumner, Christiansburg, Miss Virginia Graham, Salem, Mrs. Verrena Bowers, Roanoke; Mrs. Norma Hatcher, Floyd; one grandson. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on December 20, 1977.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 198, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Shirt factory seamstress5

Family 1

Cecil Ray Reed b. May 24, 1921, d. June 13, 1972
Marriage*Ruby Theresa Graham married Cecil Ray Reed on April 4, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 

Family 2

Marion Allen Patterson b. August 6, 1928, d. May 10, 1978
Marriage*Ruby Theresa Graham married Marion Allen Patterson on April 12, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3,10,6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Graham Patterson obituary in the Dec 20, 1977 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [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&
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Cecil Ray Reed obituary in the Jun 14, 1972 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the M. Allen Patterson obituary in the May 12, 1978 edition.

Weber Gasson Graham1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 28, 1923, d. March 2, 1993
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,8,3,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,3,5,9,10 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3419.11 Weber Gasson Graham was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,5,6 He married Effie Cova Giles.2,12 Weber Gasson Graham was born on April 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,13,4,5,7 He died on March 2, 1993 at Radford, Virginia, at age 69.2,11,13,5 He GRAHAM, Weber Gasson, 69, of New River, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at his home. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Boothe American/Blacksburg Cable with 26 years service. Survivors include his wife, E. Cova Graham, New River; one daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Christopher Blackburn, Christiansburg; four stepchildren, Donald A. Williams, Roanoke, Ronald A. Williams, Marietta, Ga., Carl ("Buck") Williams, Radford, Diane H. Lytton, Christiansburg; four sisters, Virginia G. Brown, Union Hall, Verrena G. Bowers, Roanoke, Norma G. Hatcher, Floyd, and Eloise G. Ramsey, White Sulfur Springs, W.Va; four brothers, Hayroth, Kenwood, McKimmon and Atz Graham, all of White Sulfur Springs, W.Va; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. on March 3, 1993.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 198, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 32, District 3-12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

Effie Cova Giles b. December 6, 1927, d. February 15, 2008
Marriage*Weber Gasson Graham married Effie Cova Giles.2,12 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weber Gasson Graham obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  7. [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.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Graham Guinn obituary in the Oct 22, 1978 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Graham Patterson obituary in the Dec 20, 1977 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cova Giles Graham obituary in the Feb 17, 2008 edition.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia Irean Graham1,2,3

F, b. March 20, 1927, d. January 10, 2021
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,4,3,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,6,4,3,5,7,8 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     Virginia Irean Graham was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.9 She was born on March 20, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of June 29, 1991,her married name was Brown.3 She married James Washburn Brown on June 29, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9,10 Virginia Irean Graham died on January 10, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.9 She Virginia G. Brown, age 93, of Roanoke Virginia formerly of Union Hall went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James W. Brown, and eight siblings. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends and church family. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on January 13, 2021.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 198, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

James Washburn Brown b. July 4, 1930, d. May 8, 2011
Marriage*Virginia Irean Graham married James Washburn Brown on June 29, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9,10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verrena Graham Bowers obituary in the Nov 22, 2014 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Norma Daurice Graham Hatcher obituary in the Jul 21, 2016 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Graham Guinn obituary in the Oct 22, 1978 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Graham Patterson obituary in the Dec 20, 1977 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia G. Brown obituary in the Jan 13, 2021 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Washburn Brown obituary in the May 10, 2011 edition.

Verrena Williamette Graham1,2,3,4

F, b. March 4, 1929, d. November 20, 2014
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,2,4 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,5,2,4,6,7 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     Verrena Williamette Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8 She was born on March 4, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Bowers.4 She married Glenville Hansford Bowers on September 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,4 Verrena Williamette Graham died on November 20, 2014 at Virginia at age 85.2,8 She Verrena Graham Bowers, 85, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was born in Floyd County on March 4, 1929 to the late Asa Clayton and Della Slusher Graham, and she graduated from Floyd County High School. She was a member of Salem Church of Christ. Above all, she will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenville Bowers; four brothers and two sisters. Family left to cherish her memory include her son, Michael Bowers and wife Karen; daughter, Bonnie Bonner and husband Tim; sisters, Virginia Brown and Norma Hatcher and husband Jabe; grandchildren, Kalyn Comstock and husband Nick, Kimberly Council and husband John, Kristen Wendle and husband Jason; Christopher Bowers, Amanda Irvin, and Lucas Irvin; great grandson, Christopher Comstock; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on November 22, 2014.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 198, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Glenville Hansford Bowers b. June 27, 1924, d. December 3, 1999
Marriage*Verrena Williamette Graham married Glenville Hansford Bowers on September 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verrena Graham Bowers obituary in the Nov 22, 2014 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Graham Guinn obituary in the Oct 22, 1978 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Graham Patterson obituary in the Dec 20, 1977 edition.
  8. [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&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenville H. Bowers obituary in the Dec 6, 1999 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vicky Denise Bowers obituary in the Jul 26, 1957 edition.

Effie Cova Giles1,2

F, b. December 6, 1927, d. February 15, 2008
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-5601.3 Effie Cova Giles was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,4 Her married name was Graham.5 She married Weber Gasson Graham, son of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher.5,1 Effie Cova Giles was born on December 6, 1927 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,2 She died on February 15, 2008 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,1,6 She Effie Cova Giles Graham, 80, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at her home in Radford. She was a member of the Radford Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weber G. Graham. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Deborah Williams, of Douglas, Ga., Donald Williams, of Roanoke, and Carl Williams, of Radford; two daughters and son-in-law, Diane Surber, of Christiansburg, and Tina and Chris Blackburn, of Radford; special daughter-in-law, Janey Williams, of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Shirley Giles, of Parrott; two sisters and brother-in-law, Gerlean and Donald Bruce, of Fairlawn, and Josephine Bruce, of Radford; 12 grandchildren Tammy Weirich, Ronnie, Brandy, Lori, Julie, Jaimee, Daniel and Cody Williams, Cyndi and Vicki Lytton, and Cole and Ben Blackburn; and 11 great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, in Dublin. on February 17, 2008.1

Family

Weber Gasson Graham b. April 28, 1923, d. March 2, 1993
Marriage*She married Weber Gasson Graham, son of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher.5,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cova Giles Graham obituary in the Feb 17, 2008 edition.
  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. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weber Gasson Graham obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tina Denise Graham1,2,3

F, b. December 21, 1971, d. April 24, 2011
FatherWeber Gasson Graham1,2,3 b. April 28, 1923, d. March 2, 1993
MotherEffie Cova Giles2,3 b. December 6, 1927, d. February 15, 2008
     Tina Denise Graham was born on December 21, 1971 at Radford, Virginia.3,4 As of December 19, 1992,her married name was Blackburn.3 She married Christopher Bryan Blackburn on December 19, 1992 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3 Tina Denise Graham died on April 24, 2011 at Russell Co., Virginia, at age 39.5

Family

Christopher Bryan Blackburn
Marriage*She married Christopher Bryan Blackburn on December 19, 1992 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Jushua Cole Blackburn2
  • Benjamin Graham "Ben" Blackburn2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weber Gasson Graham obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cova Giles Graham obituary in the Feb 17, 2008 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Washburn Brown1,2,3,4

M, b. July 4, 1930, d. May 8, 2011
     James Washburn Brown was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 231-42-2601.6 He was born on July 4, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,2,5 He married Virginia Irean Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on June 29, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,4 James Washburn Brown died on May 8, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.6,3,4,5 He James Washburn Brown, 80, of Union Hall, died Sunday, May 8, 2011. He retired from Fieldcrest Cannon Mills in Fieldale and attended Mt. Olivet Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Etta Brooks Brown, brother, Russell Brown and sister, Ruth Cundiff. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Graham Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Glenn Poindexter; brother and sister-in-law, Jackson and Judy Brown; and four nephews. The family suggests memorials be made to Glade Hill Rescue Squad. Special thanks is extended to Good Samaritan Hospice and also George Pruitt for their care and concern. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on May 10, 2011.8

Family

Virginia Irean Graham b. March 20, 1927, d. January 10, 2021
Marriage*He married Virginia Irean Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on June 29, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,4 

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Washburn Brown obituary in the May 10, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia G. Brown obituary in the Jan 13, 2021 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Washburn Brown obituary in the May 3, 2011 edition.

Glenville Hansford Bowers1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 27, 1924, d. December 3, 1999
     Glenville Hansford Bowers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,9 His Social Security Number was 230-34-1431.10 He was born on June 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,8,11,4,5,9,7 He married Verrena Williamette Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on September 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Glenville Hansford Bowers died on December 3, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.10,2,8,11,6,9 He BOWERS, Glenville H., 75, of Salem, died December 3, 1999. He was retired from the Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and was a WW II veteran where he received the Purple Heart. Surviving family include his wife of 51 years, Verrena Graham Bowers; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Bowers of Loveland, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Jack Irvin of Olney, Md; brothers, Carl Bowers of Milton, Fla., and Arno Bowers of Blacksburg; six beloved grandchildren, Kalyn, Kimberly, Kristen, and Christopher Bowers, Amanda and Lucas Irvin. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 6, 1999.2

Family

Verrena Williamette Graham b. March 4, 1929, d. November 20, 2014
Marriage*He married Verrena Williamette Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on September 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verrena Graham Bowers obituary in the Nov 22, 2014 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenville H. Bowers obituary in the Dec 6, 1999 edition.
  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. [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. [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.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [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&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Vicky Denise Bowers obituary in the Jul 26, 1957 edition.

Norma Daurice Graham1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 9, 1931, d. July 16, 2016
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,2,4,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDella Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher1,7,2,4,5,8,9 b. August 14, 1893, d. October 20, 1978
     Norma Daurice Graham was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on February 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 As of March 28, 1951,her married name was Hatcher.4 She married Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher on March 28, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,6 Norma Daurice Graham died on July 16, 2016 at Virginia at age 85.5,6 She Norma Daurice Graham Hatcher, 85, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Asie Clayton Graham and Della Myrtle Slusher Guinn; and one son, Jerry Tilden Hatcher. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harlow Jabe Hatcher; two sons, David (Darla) Hatcher, and Sanford (Teresa) Hatcher; one daughter, Alice (Ralph) Hollandsworth; one daughter-in-law, Susan Hatcher, all of Floyd, Va; one sister, Virginia Brown of Salem, Va; six grandchildren, Mark (Stacy) Hollandsworth, Bradley Hatcher, Allison (Anthony) Munsey, Ashley (Shayne) Poff, Telena (Riley) Harmon, and Samuel Hatcher; and six great-grandchildren, Gavin, Heath, Tanner, James, Trent, and Macy. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice and all other caregivers and friends for the love and kindness they showed to Mom. on July 21, 2016.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 88, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher b. November 19, 1932, d. March 2, 2017
Marriage*Norma Daurice Graham married Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher on March 28, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weber Gasson Graham obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verrena Graham Bowers obituary in the Nov 22, 2014 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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Norma Daurice Graham Hatcher obituary in the Jul 21, 2016 edition.
  6. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Graham Guinn obituary in the Oct 22, 1978 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Graham Patterson obituary in the Dec 20, 1977 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harlow Junior Hatcher obituary in the Mar 4, 2017 edition.

Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 19, 1932, d. March 2, 2017
     Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on November 19, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Norma Daurice Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on March 28, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher died on March 2, 2017 at Virginia at age 84.4,5 He Harlow Junior (Jabe) Hatcher, 84, of Floyd passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Norma Hatcher, his son, Jerry Tilden Hatcher, and his parents, Harlow and Emily Hatcher. Left to cherish his memory are his children, David (Darla) Hatcher, Sanford (Teresa) Hatcher, and Alice (Ralph) Hollandsworth, and daughter-in-law, Susan Hatcher, all of Floyd; six grandchildren, Mark (Stacy) Hollandsworth, Bradley Hatcher, Allison (Anthony) Munsey, Ashley (Shayne) Poff, Telena (Riley) Harmon, and Samuel Hatcher; and seven great-grandchildren, Trent, Gavin, Macy, Heath, Tanner, James, and Harlow. Jabe served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955. During his high school years his passion was playing basketball in which he held a game high record of 51 points for several years. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Carilion Hospice, The Barter Clinic, and Skyline Nursing and Rehab for their compassion and care for our farther during this difficult time. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. on March 4, 2017.4

Family

Norma Daurice Graham b. February 9, 1931, d. July 16, 2016
Marriage*He married Norma Daurice Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on March 28, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verrena Graham Bowers obituary in the Nov 22, 2014 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harlow Junior Hatcher obituary in the Mar 4, 2017 edition.
  5. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Norma Daurice Graham Hatcher obituary in the Jul 21, 2016 edition.

Eloise Graham1,2,3,4

F, b. March 20, 1941, d. November 24, 2014
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,3,4,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDessie May Fain1,3,4,5 b. August 11, 1913, d. June 7, 1988
     Eloise Graham was buried at Spence Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on March 20, 1941 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of June 30, 1970,her married name was Ramsey.3 She married Bernard James Ramsey on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 Eloise Graham died on November 24, 2014 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 73.4 She Eloise Graham Ramsey, 73, of Alvon, WV, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. Born March 20, 1941, in Alleghany County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Asie and Dessie May Fain Graham. Mrs. Ramsey was of the Protestant faith. She was a retired night cleaner at The Greenbrier. In her earlier years, she worked at the former Burlington Mills Plant in White Sulphur Springs, WV. She loved gardening, sewing, and getting information about herbs, of which she had a great knowledge of their healing capabilities. Mrs. Ramsey also liked to go to flea markets. Preceding her in death, other than her parents, were her husband, Bernard James Ramsey in 2006; and one brother, Acie Graham. Survivors include a son, Bernard C. Ramsey at home; a daughter, Elise Ramsey of Cambridge, MA; and brothers, Atz, Hayroth, and McKinnon, all of White Sulphur Springs, and Kinwood of Monroe County, WV. She is also survived by numerous friends and neighbors who remember her as a hard-working, very kind, enjoyable lady. Interment will follow in the Spence Cemetery at Glace, WV. on November 26, 2014.4

Family

Bernard James Ramsey b. February 7, 1938, d. August 11, 2006
Marriage*She married Bernard James Ramsey on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children
  • Bernard C. Ramsey4
  • Elise Ramsey4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weber Gasson Graham obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 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. [S10536] West Virginia Daily News, From the Eloise Graham Ramsey obituary in the Nov 26, 2014 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dessie May Graham obituary in the Jul 8, 1988 edition.

Bernard James Ramsey1,2,3,4

M, b. February 7, 1938, d. August 11, 2006
     Bernard James Ramsey was buried at Spence Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-82-0031.4 He was born on February 7, 1938 at Hollywood, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,4 He married Eloise Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Dessie May Fain, on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 Bernard James Ramsey died on August 11, 2006 at West Virginia at age 68.4

Family

Eloise Graham b. March 20, 1941, d. November 24, 2014
Marriage*He married Eloise Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Dessie May Fain, on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Bernard C. Ramsey2
  • Elise Ramsey2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S10536] West Virginia Daily News, From the Eloise Graham Ramsey obituary in the Nov 26, 2014 edition.
  3. [S10537] Spence Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hayroth Graham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 10, 1954, d. October 21, 2022
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,2,3,4,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDessie May Fain1,2,3,4,5 b. August 11, 1913, d. June 7, 1988
     Hayroth Graham Hayroth Graham, 68, of Alvon passed away on Friday October 21, 2022 at his home on Whites Draft Road. He was born July 10, 1954 on Allegheny Mountain near Alvon, WV and was the son of the late Acie and Dessie Fain Graham. Hayroth had worked as custodian with Greenbrier County Schools with over 42 years of service, starting out at Anthony Creek in 1975 then to Frankford Elementary in 1986. He liked the children and they liked him; often coming up and hugging him. Hayroth loved the outdoors and spending time with his family. He liked westerns and hunting shows. Preceding him in death other than his parents, were his brothers and sisters; Acie, Elouise Ramsey, Wava, Ruby, Virginia, Norma, Verena, Gaston (Weber), and Renth. A loving husband, father and grandfather to his wife of 39 years Tina Tucker Graham; son Justin (Delta) Graham of Alvon; grandchildren Calvin Richardson of Vinton, VA., Hunter Meadows (Lexi Price) of Michigan and Jacob Meadows of Alvon; brothers Atz Graham of Alvon, Kenwood Graham (Diana) of Lindside and McKimmon (Mac) Graham (Darlene) of Alvon; as well as several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at the Graham Family Cemetery on the family farm on Allegheny Mountain. Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Graham, Rick Graham, Ron Graham, Ike Wade, Steve Wade and Andrew Graham; Jacob Meadows will serve as honorary pallbearers.5

He was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on July 10, 1954 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5,3 He married Tina Marie Tucker on September 26, 1983 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 Hayroth Graham died on October 21, 2022 at Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 68.5

Family

Tina Marie Tucker
Marriage*He married Tina Marie Tucker on September 26, 1983 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 
Child
  • Justin Graham5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weber Gasson Graham obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  2. [S10536] West Virginia Daily News, From the Eloise Graham Ramsey obituary in the Nov 26, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dessie May Graham obituary in the Jul 8, 1988 edition.
  5. [S8858] Wallace & Wallace Inc. Funeral Chapels, online www.wallaceandwallacefh.com, From the Hayroth Graham obituary.

Atz Graham1,2,3,4

M, b. January 24, 1947, d. April 20, 2023
FatherAsa Clayton "Acie" Graham1,2,3,4 b. January 2, 1884, d. May 31, 1965
MotherDessie May Fain1,2,3,4 b. August 11, 1913, d. June 7, 1988
     Atz Graham Atz Graham, 76, of Alvon passed away on April 20, 2023 at General Division of CAMC in Charleston. He was born January 24, 1947 on Johnson Creek, VA. and was the son of the late Acie C. and Dessie M. Fain Graham. Doing his working years he worked on the Back Creek Dam project with Daniels Construction, then to Utah for several months. Atz did handyman work before being employed by Rainbow Lumber Company, after it closed he worked for the City of White Sulphur Springs. Atz was a true mountain man spending most of his free time and retirement on the family farm on Allegheny Mountain. He was always building and fixing something but he had a love for gardening. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by several half siblings. Surviving Atz are his brothers Kenwood (Diana) Graham and McKimmon (Darlene) Graham; sister in law Tina Tucker Graham; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at the Graham Family Cemetery on Allegheny Mountain. Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Graham, Ron Graham, Rick Graham, Andrew Graham Justin Graham and Jacob Meadows.4 He was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on January 24, 1947 at Johnson Creek, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,4 He died on April 20, 2023 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weber Gasson Graham obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  2. [S10536] West Virginia Daily News, From the Eloise Graham Ramsey obituary in the Nov 26, 2014 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dessie May Graham obituary in the Jul 8, 1988 edition.
  4. [S8858] Wallace & Wallace Inc. Funeral Chapels, online www.wallaceandwallacefh.com, From the Atz Graham obituary.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Archie Woodrow Sumner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 20, 1916, d. July 21, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-2011.9 Archie Woodrow Sumner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on June 20, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,4,5,7,8 He married Wava Blythe Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on September 15, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 Archie Woodrow Sumner died on July 21, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,3,9,4 He SUMNER, Archie Woodrow, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 21, 1999. He was the son of the late James Lace and Carrie Basham Sumner. He was a member of Park United Methodist Church. He was a retired Correctional Officer, served in World War II and belonged to the V.F.W. Preceded in death by his wife, Flora Sumner, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Archie Hassell, Sr. and Phyllis M. Sumner; a daughter and son-in-law, Thelma (Nancy) and Jerry Cupp. Also surviving are three stepdaughters, Shirley G. McGee, Norma G. Lawson and Doloris G. Demas; five grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in the Sunset Cemetery with military honors. on July 23, 1999.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 9, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1940Farmer1

Family

Wava Blythe Graham b. September 7, 1915, d. May 4, 1984
Marriage*Archie Woodrow Sumner married Wava Blythe Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on September 15, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Woodrow Sumner obituary in the Jul 23, 1999 edition.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [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.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S272] Edgar L. Vest, White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie Hassell Sumner, Sr. obituary in the Jun 15, 2023 edition.

Rufus Daniel Akers1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 8, 1881, d. December 19, 1960
     Rufus Daniel Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on October 8, 1881 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,5,6,7 He married Bertie Ollie Graham, daughter of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, on September 19, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4 Rufus Daniel Akers died on December 19, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 257, District 142, Thornhill, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 454, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 103, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 126, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Coal miner9
1920Lumber mill laborer1
1930House carpenter10
1940Carpenter11

Family

Bertie Ollie Graham b. December 5, 1882, d. December 18, 1949
Marriage*Rufus Daniel Akers married Bertie Ollie Graham, daughter of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, on September 19, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Lucile Akers obituary in the Feb 24, 2005 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Fred Johnson Akers1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 4, 1912, d. November 10, 1985
FatherRufus Daniel Akers9,1,10,4,5,6,7 b. October 8, 1881, d. December 19, 1960
MotherBertie Ollie Graham9,1,10,4,5,6,7 b. December 5, 1882, d. December 18, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 224-01-0436.11 Fred Johnson Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6,8 He and Lucille Vernon Bowyer were divorced.5 Fred Johnson Akers was born on February 4, 1912 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,2,3,6,7 He married Lucille Vernon Bowyer on March 30, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Fred Johnson Akers married Martha Jeanette Cox on September 21, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Fred Johnson Akers died on November 10, 1985 at Radford, Virginia, at age 73.2,6,8 He Fred Johnson Akers, age 73, of Route 6, died Sunday, November 10, 1985 in a Radford Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Martha C. Akers; five daughters, Frances Ehrenzweig, of Flushing, N.Y., Iris Ann Akers, Lakeland, Fla., Brenda Basham of Shawsville, Sherry Gail Epperly, Jackie McGuyer, both of Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs. Elbert Akers of New Market; a nephew, Bruce Showalter of Roanoke; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on November 12, 1985.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 454, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 103, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 274, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Furniture factory sander1
1940Rayon mill weaver12

Family 1

Lucille Vernon Bowyer b. February 26, 1916, d. February 26, 2012
Divorce*Fred Johnson Akers and Lucille Vernon Bowyer were divorced.5 
Marriage* Fred Johnson Akers married Lucille Vernon Bowyer on March 30, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Martha Jeanette Cox b. June 12, 1931
Marriage*Fred Johnson Akers married Martha Jeanette Cox on September 21, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Sherry Gail Akers8
  • Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Akers8,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Johnson Akers obituary in the Nov 12, 1985 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Lucile Akers obituary in the Feb 24, 2005 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Brenda Akers Basham obituary.
  14. [S14217] Heath Funeral Chapel, online www.heathfuneralchapel.com, From the Frances Guarna obituary.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hazel Aileen/Eileen Akers1,2,3

F, b. October 10, 1917, d. July 6, 1925
FatherRufus Daniel Akers1,2,3 b. October 8, 1881, d. December 19, 1960
MotherBertie Ollie Graham1,2,3 b. December 5, 1882, d. December 18, 1949
     Hazel Aileen/Eileen Akers was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 10, 1917 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on July 6, 1925 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 7.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 454, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Thomas Ray Akers1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. March 19, 1920, d. May 9, 1977
FatherRufus Daniel Akers1,2,3,4,5,9 b. October 8, 1881, d. December 19, 1960
MotherBertie Ollie Graham1,2,3,4,5,9 b. December 5, 1882, d. December 18, 1949
     Thomas Ray Akers was buried at Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Shenandoah Co., VA, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.4,10,7 He was born on March 19, 1920 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,10,5,6,8,9 He married Janice Lee Wellard on November 3, 1952 at Moores Store, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.11,5 Thomas Ray Akers died on May 9, 1977 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 57; Died in a tractor accident.4,10,7 He Thomas Ray Akers, age 57, formerly of Christiansburg, died Monday while at work. Surviving are his wife, Janice Akers; two sisters, Mrs. Elbert Akers, New Market; Mrs. Robert Showalter, Christiansburg; one brother, Fred. J. Akers, Christiansburg. Burial in the Solomon's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Quicksburg. on May 11, 1977.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 103, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 126, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Grocery clerk3

Family

Janice Lee Wellard b. November 9, 1932, d. October 29, 2018
Marriage*Thomas Ray Akers married Janice Lee Wellard on November 3, 1952 at Moores Store, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.11,5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Lucile Akers obituary in the Feb 24, 2005 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Ray Akers obituary in the May 11, 1977 edition.
  8. [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.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S14218] Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Shenandoah Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S5466] Northern Virginia Daily, From the Janice Lee May obituary in the Oct 31, 2018 edition.

Mary Beatrice "BeBe" Akers1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 30, 1926, d. August 12, 1982
FatherRufus Daniel Akers1,2,6,4,5,7 b. October 8, 1881, d. December 19, 1960
MotherBertie Ollie Graham1,2,6,4,5,7 b. December 5, 1882, d. December 18, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-2882.8 Mary Beatrice "BeBe" Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,9,10 She was born on October 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,7,9 As of September 12, 1947,her married name was Showalter.5 She married Robert Bruce Showalter on September 12, 1947 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7,10 Mary Beatrice "BeBe" Akers died on August 12, 1982 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 55.7,9 She Mrs. Mary A. (Bebe) Showalter, age 55, died early Thursday morning in the Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Robert B. Showalter; one son, Bruce Showalter, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. E. J. (Lucille) Akers, New Market; and a brother, Fred Akers, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on August 13, 1982.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 103, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 126, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Robert Bruce Showalter b. October 4, 1920, d. April 10, 1998
Marriage*Mary Beatrice "BeBe" Akers married Robert Bruce Showalter on September 12, 1947 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Lucile Akers obituary in the Feb 24, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary A. Showalter obituary in the Aug 13, 1982 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Johnson Akers obituary in the Nov 12, 1985 edition.

Ellen McMannis1

F, b. September 1, 1898, d. September 21, 1985
     Ellen McMannis was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Franklin Co., Iowa.1 Her Social Security Number was 485-22-5267.2 She was born on September 1, 1898 at Iowa.3,2,1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Graham.3 She married Lawrence Wade Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, circa 1921.3,1 Ellen McMannis died on September 21, 1985 at age 87.2,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 283, District 16, Hardin, Hardin Co., Iowa3
1940Dwelling 10, District 74-16, Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota4

Family

Lawrence Wade Graham b. June 1, 1894, d. October 2, 1971
Marriage*Ellen McMannis married Lawrence Wade Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, circa 1921.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4862] Saint Marys Cemetery, Franklin Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lawrence Wade Graham obituary in an unknown edition.

Eugene John Graham1,2,3

M, b. June 22, 1921, d. June 4, 1981
FatherLawrence Wade Graham1,2 b. June 1, 1894, d. October 2, 1971
MotherEllen McMannis1,2 b. September 1, 1898, d. September 21, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 479-16-4512.4 Eugene John Graham was born on June 22, 1921 at Iowa.3,4 He died on June 4, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 59.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 283, District 16, Hardin, Hardin Co., Iowa1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lawrence Wade Graham obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.