Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. June 24, 1932, d. November 6, 2019
FatherJames Robert Cunningham2,3,6 b. 1873, d. March 5, 1936
MotherLula Ann Collins2,3,8,6 b. February 11, 1908, d. April 25, 1961
     Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham was buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3650 Bethany Church Road, Franklinville, Randolph Co., North Carolina.6,7 She Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore, 87, of Randleman, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Burial will follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklinville, NC. Mrs. Elmore was born on June 24, 1932, in Montgomery Co., VA to the late parents James Robert Cunningham Sr. and Lula Ann Collins Cunningham Farmer. She was a homemaker and attended the Beulahland Followers of Jesus in Randleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Elmore; siblings, Susie Smith, Mary West, Ruth Lee, James Cunningham, Joseph Lee Cunningham; granddaughter, Candy Lou Walden. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Lou Ball and husband Joey of Randleman; granddaughter, Heather Mae Leonard; great grandsons, Dalton Lee Howell, and Blake Austin Leonard.6 Her married name was Elmore.1 She married Charles Edward Elmore.1,3,6,9 Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham was born on June 24, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,7 As of January 22, 1957,her married name was Gilmore.2 She married William Allen Gilmore on January 22, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham and William Allen Gilmore were divorced on June 28, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham died on November 6, 2019 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 87.6,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 156, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Charles Edward Elmore b. July 12, 1937, d. October 7, 2017
Marriage*Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham married Charles Edward Elmore.1,3,6,9 

Family 2

Child
  • Mary Lou Cunningham6

Family 3

William Allen Gilmore b. February 17, 1938, d. March 7, 1998
Marriage*Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham married William Allen Gilmore on January 22, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham and William Allen Gilmore were divorced on June 28, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth R. Lee obituary in the Dec 24, 2004 edition.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. West obituary in the Jun 15, 1999 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S12495] Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.ridgefuneralhome.com, From the Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore obituary.
  7. [S13230] Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Randolph Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3646] Pugh Funeral Home, online pughfuneralhome.com, From the Charles Edward Elmore obituary.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Charles Edward Elmore1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 12, 1937, d. October 7, 2017
     Charles Edward Elmore Charles Edward Elmore, age 80, died Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Mr. Elmore was born July 12, 1937 in Randolph County to Colon Elwood and Hazel Williamson Elmore. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Cunningham Elmore.5 He was buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3650 Bethany Church Road, Franklinville, Randolph Co., North Carolina.4 He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins.1,2,3,5 Charles Edward Elmore was born on July 12, 1937 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.4,5,6 He died on October 7, 2017 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 80.4,5

Family

Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham b. June 24, 1932, d. November 6, 2019
Marriage*He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins.1,2,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth R. Lee obituary in the Dec 24, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  3. [S12495] Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.ridgefuneralhome.com, From the Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore obituary.
  4. [S13230] Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Randolph Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3646] Pugh Funeral Home, online pughfuneralhome.com, From the Charles Edward Elmore obituary.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

William Allen Gilmore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 17, 1938, d. March 7, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 226-50-9718.3 William Allen Gilmore was born on February 17, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on January 22, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 William Allen Gilmore and Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham were divorced on June 28, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 William Allen Gilmore died on March 7, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.3,4,7,5 He GILMORE, William Allen, 60, of Salem, died Saturday, March 7, 1998. Surviving family includes brothers and sister-in-law, Richard and Rita Gilmore, Eddie Gilmore, Douglas Gilmore and friend, Helen Bishop; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy East, Nancy and David Jones; niece, Janet East; nephew, Wayne Gilmore and his wife, Ginger; special friend, Janies (Jimmy) Tuckwiller and family; and many other friends. on March 9, 1998.4

Family

Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham b. June 24, 1932, d. November 6, 2019
Marriage*He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on January 22, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* William Allen Gilmore and Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham were divorced on June 28, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Allen Gilmore obituary in the Mar 9, 1998 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Joseph Lee Cunningham1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 3, 1928, d. July 20, 2001
FatherJames Robert Cunningham8,1,2,5,7 b. 1873, d. March 5, 1936
MotherLula Ann Collins8,1,2,5,7 b. February 11, 1908, d. April 25, 1961
     Joseph Lee Cunningham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9 His Social Security Number was 224-32-4150.10 He was born on May 3, 1928 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,3,5,6 He married Exalee Woolwine circa 1948.8,11 Joseph Lee Cunningham died on July 20, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.8,10,4 He CUNNINGHAM, Joseph L., of Christiansburg, died Friday, July 20, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Exalee Cunningham; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe, Jr. and Melissa Cunningham, Marcus and Christina Cunningham, all of Christiansburg; two daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Cunningham of Lynchburg, Joyce and Allen Bain of Christiansburg. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters. The family will receive friends in Sunset Cemetery. on July 23, 2001.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

Exalee Woolwine b. September 7, 1931, d. September 29, 2005
Marriage*Joseph Lee Cunningham married Exalee Woolwine circa 1948.8,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S12495] Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.ridgefuneralhome.com, From the Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph L. Cunningham obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Exalee Woolwine Cunningham obituary in the Oct 1, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Carolyn Lee Cunningham obituary.

Exalee Woolwine1,2,3

F, b. September 7, 1931, d. September 29, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1801.4 Exalee Woolwine was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on September 7, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 As of circa 1948,her married name was Cunningham.6 She married Joseph Lee Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, circa 1948.6,1 Exalee Woolwine died on September 29, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,4,7 She Exalee Woolwine Cunningham, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2005 while at home in the Childress area of Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cunningham, Sr. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Melissa Cunningham, Jr. of Christiansburg and Marcus and Christina Cunningham of Pulaski; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Cunningham of Lynchburg; and Joyce and Allen Bain of Christiansburg. She has eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Ethel Altizer of Salem and Mary Sumner of Christiansburg; as well as nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their care and assistance, especially in recent weeks. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 1, 2005.1

Family

Joseph Lee Cunningham b. May 3, 1928, d. July 20, 2001
Marriage*She married Joseph Lee Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, circa 1948.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Exalee Woolwine Cunningham obituary in the Oct 1, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph L. Cunningham obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Carolyn Lee Cunningham obituary.

Marcus Wade Cunningham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 12, 1963, d. January 4, 2016
FatherJoseph Lee Cunningham1,2,6 b. May 3, 1928, d. July 20, 2001
MotherExalee Woolwine1,2,6 b. September 7, 1931, d. September 29, 2005
     Marcus Wade Cunningham was born on August 12, 1963 at Radford, Virginia.3 He married Flora Christina Brown on January 15, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Marcus Wade Cunningham and Flora Christina Brown were divorced on December 5, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Marcus Wade Cunningham died on January 4, 2016 at Virginia at age 52.5 He Marcus Wade Cunningham, 52, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. on January 6, 2016.5

Family

Flora Christina Brown
Marriage*He married Flora Christina Brown on January 15, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Marcus Wade Cunningham and Flora Christina Brown were divorced on December 5, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph L. Cunningham obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Exalee Woolwine Cunningham obituary in the Oct 1, 2005 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcus Wade Cunningham obituary in the Jan 6, 2016 edition.
  6. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Carolyn Lee Cunningham obituary.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Carolyn Lee Cunningham1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1952, d. August 25, 2016
FatherJoseph Lee Cunningham1,2,3 b. May 3, 1928, d. July 20, 2001
MotherExalee Woolwine1,2,3 b. September 7, 1931, d. September 29, 2005
     Carolyn Lee Cunningham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She Carolyn Lee Cunningham, 64, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Exalee Cunningham; and a brother, Marcus Cunningham. Carolyn is survived by her brother, Joe Cunningham (Melissa); sister, Joyce Bain (Allen); as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside Service to follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.3 She was born on March 12, 1952.4 She died on August 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 64.3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph L. Cunningham obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Exalee Woolwine Cunningham obituary in the Oct 1, 2005 edition.
  3. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Carolyn Lee Cunningham obituary.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham1,2,3

F, b. November 2, 1924, d. January 25, 1999
FatherJames Robert Cunningham1,2,4,5 b. 1873, d. March 5, 1936
MotherLula Ann Collins1,2,6,4,5 b. February 11, 1908, d. April 25, 1961
     Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9801.7 She was born on November 2, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4 As of December 22, 1942,her married name was Smith.8 She married Oliver Lee Smith on December 22, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham died on January 25, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,7 She SMITH, Susanna Cunningham, 74, of Shawsville, died Monday, January 25, 1999, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was born November 2, 1924, to the late James and Lula A. Collins Cunningham. She is survived by her son, Stephen Lee Smith of Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Magdalene West, Rosa and Charles Elmore, Ruth and Gordon Lee; brothers and sisters-in-law, James Cunningham, Joseph Lee and Exalee Cunningham; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on January 28, 1999.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 156, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Oliver Lee Smith b. November 25, 1916, d. September 13, 1984
Marriage*Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham married Oliver Lee Smith on December 22, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S12495] Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.ridgefuneralhome.com, From the Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore obituary.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  11. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Steven Lee Smith obituary.

Oliver Lee Smith1,2

M, b. November 25, 1916, d. September 13, 1984
     Oliver Lee Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 231-18-4379.3 He was born on November 25, 1916 at Giles Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 25, 1919.1,3,2 He married Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on December 22, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Oliver Lee Smith died on September 13, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 67.3,2

Family

Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham b. November 2, 1924, d. January 25, 1999
Marriage*He married Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on December 22, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  5. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  6. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Steven Lee Smith obituary.

Steven Lee Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 16, 1957, d. June 4, 2014
FatherOliver Lee Smith1,2,3 b. November 25, 1916, d. September 13, 1984
MotherSusannah A. "Susie" Cunningham1,2,3 b. November 2, 1924, d. January 25, 1999
     Steven Lee Smith Steven Smith, October 16, 1957 - June 4, 2014. Steven Lee Smith, 56, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Lee and Suzanna Smith. He is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Lisa Smith; son, Steven Oliver Smith and wife Pearl Sue; daughter, Melinda Suzanna Smith and fiancé Dallas Anderson; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Smith, Joseph Oliver Smith, Brooklyn Angelica Doss, and Nicholas Andrew Doss; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Steve had a strong will, big heart, and strong beliefs that he passed along to his family. The graveside service will be at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.3 He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He married Lisa Christine Songer on July 3, 1979 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Steven Lee Smith died on June 4, 2014 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.3,5

Family

Lisa Christine Songer
Marriage*He married Lisa Christine Songer on July 3, 1979 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Melinda Suzanna Smith3
  • Steven Oliver Smith3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  2. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Steven Lee Smith obituary.
  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.

Mary Magdalene Cunningham1

F, b. May 17, 1930, d. June 13, 1999
FatherJames Robert Cunningham1,2 b. 1873, d. March 5, 1936
MotherLula Ann Collins1,3,2 b. February 11, 1908, d. April 25, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0375.4 Mary Magdalene Cunningham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 Her married name was West.3 She married Byron Wilson West.3 Mary Magdalene Cunningham was born on May 17, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,6 She died on June 13, 1999 at Virginia at age 69.3,4,5 She WEST, Mary M., 69, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, June 13, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron W. West. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and John Dillon, Pat and Buster Smith; granddaughters, Jenny Hall, Chastidy Hubbard and husband, Larry, and their daughter, Chelsea; grandsons, Walter Hall, Johnny Dillon; her mother, Gertrude Collins, Riner; five sisters, Rosie Gilmore, N.C., Rushie Gordon, Salem, Virginia Poff, Christiansburg, Elva Jones, Floyd, Frances Shillingburg, Bedford, Va; five brothers, James Cunningham, Joseph Cunningham, both of Christiansburg, Jerry Collins, Harley Collins, both of Riner, I. W. Collins, Check; numerous nieces and nephews. Burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 15, 1999.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 124, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Byron Wilson West b. June 10, 1913, d. June 18, 1990
Marriage*Mary Magdalene Cunningham married Byron Wilson West.3 
Children
  • Mary JoAnn West3,8,9
  • Patricia Mae "Pat" West3,8,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  2. [S12495] Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.ridgefuneralhome.com, From the Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. West obituary in the Jun 15, 1999 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery 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&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  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.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Byron W. West obituary in the Jun 20, 1990 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Junior Cunningham1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 6, 1927, d. October 14, 1995
FatherJames Robert Cunningham1,9,6,3 b. 1873, d. March 5, 1936
MotherLula Ann Collins1,9,6,3 b. February 11, 1908, d. April 25, 1961
     Robert Junior Cunningham was buried at Conyer Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,10,3 His Social Security Number was 223-30-2993.11 He was born on April 6, 1927 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,11,5,10,7,12,8,3 He married Lee Vanis Linkous on May 12, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,6 Robert Junior Cunningham and Lee Vanis Linkous were divorced on February 25, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Robert Junior Cunningham married Mary Jane Argabright on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,14,3 Robert Junior Cunningham died on October 14, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.2,11,3,10,12 He CUNNINGHAM, Robert J., 68, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 14, 1995. He was born in Pilot. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Cunningham; one daughter; four sons; four sisters, Ruth R. Lee, Salem, Rosa Elmore, North Carolina, Susie Smith, Salem, Mary West, Christiansburg; two brothers, Joseph Cunningham, Riner, James Cunningham, Christiansburg. Interment will be at Coyner Springs Cemetery. on October 17, 1995.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 328, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Lee Vanis Linkous b. December 30, 1929, d. September 20, 1983
Marriage*Robert Junior Cunningham married Lee Vanis Linkous on May 12, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,6 
Divorce* Robert Junior Cunningham and Lee Vanis Linkous were divorced on February 25, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Mary Jane Argabright b. July 11, 1937, d. February 16, 1999
Marriage*Robert Junior Cunningham married Mary Jane Argabright on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,14,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susanna Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 28, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Cunningham Smith obituary in the Oct 17, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2279] Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=841&GRid=24319406&CRid=51880&df=all&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jane Cunningham obituary in the Feb 18, 1999 edition.
  15. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cunningham obituary in the Nov 17, 2017 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Cunningham obituary in the Feb 18, 2001 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Edward Cunningham, Sr. obituary in the Apr 8, 2002 edition.
  20. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Mary Jane Argabright1,2,3

F, b. July 11, 1937, d. February 16, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-0401.2 Mary Jane Argabright was born on July 11, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of March 24, 1967,her married name was Cunningham.1 She married Robert Junior Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5 Mary Jane Argabright died on February 16, 1999 at Virginia at age 61.2,6,4 She CUNNINGHAM, Mary Jane, 61, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, February 16, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Cunningham. She is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Robert Cook, Stonewood, W.Va., Norma and Lendy Maxie, Roanoke, Frances and Pete Carroll, Roanoke. Betty Ann Rodaheaver, Baltimore, Md; numerous nieces and nephews. on February 18, 1999.4

Family

Robert Junior Cunningham b. April 6, 1927, d. October 14, 1995
Marriage*She married Robert Junior Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jane Cunningham obituary in the Feb 18, 1999 edition.
  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.

Lee Vanis Linkous1,2,3,4

F, b. December 30, 1929, d. September 20, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-9101.5 Lee Vanis Linkous was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Buried with no marker.3 She was born on December 30, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 As of May 12, 1945,her married name was Cunningham.1 She married Robert Junior Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on May 12, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Lee Vanis Linkous and Robert Junior Cunningham were divorced on February 25, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Lee Vanis Linkous died on September 20, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.3

Family

Robert Junior Cunningham b. April 6, 1927, d. October 14, 1995
Marriage*She married Robert Junior Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on May 12, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Lee Vanis Linkous and Robert Junior Cunningham were divorced on February 25, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cunningham obituary in the Nov 17, 2017 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Cunningham obituary in the Feb 18, 2001 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Edward Cunningham, Sr. obituary in the Apr 8, 2002 edition.
  11. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

James Harless Cunningham1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 11, 1926, d. January 13, 2000
FatherJames Robert Cunningham7,2,8,4,9 b. 1873, d. March 5, 1936
MotherLula Ann Collins7,2,8,10,4,9 b. February 11, 1908, d. April 25, 1961
     James Harless Cunningham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11 His Social Security Number was 225-22-4580.12 He was born on February 11, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,3,11,4,5 He married Lida Ethel Gearheart on December 16, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6 James Harless Cunningham died on January 13, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,12,11,6 He CUNNINGHAM, James Harless, 73, of Riner, died Thursday, January 13, 2000. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 15, 2000.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 156, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Lida Ethel Gearheart b. May 12, 1922, d. October 22, 1978
Marriage*James Harless Cunningham married Lida Ethel Gearheart on December 16, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children
  • Joyce Ethel Cunningham13
  • James Everette Cunningham14,13
  • David Harless Cunningham15,13
  • Chris Arnold Cunningham15,13

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harless Cunningham obituary in the Jan 15, 2000 edition.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harless Cunningham Smith obituary in the Jan 15, 2000 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S12495] Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.ridgefuneralhome.com, From the Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore obituary.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Ann Gearheart obituary.
  14. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  15. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Lida Ethel Gearheart1,2

F, b. May 12, 1922, d. October 22, 1978
     Lida Ethel Gearheart was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 12, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of December 16, 1947,her married name was Cunningham.1 She married James Harless Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on December 16, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Lida Ethel Gearheart died on October 22, 1978 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.2,3

Family 1

Child

Family 2

James Harless Cunningham b. February 11, 1926, d. January 13, 2000
Marriage*She married James Harless Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on December 16, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Joyce Ethel Cunningham5
  • James Everette Cunningham6,5
  • David Harless Cunningham7,5
  • Chris Arnold Cunningham7,5

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, 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. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Ann Gearheart obituary.
  6. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  7. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Mary Ann Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. April 13, 1944, d. February 1, 2016
MotherLida Ethel Gearheart1 b. May 12, 1922, d. October 22, 1978
     Mary Ann Gearheart was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She Mary Ann Gearheart, 71, of Riner, Va. Went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2016. Born April 13, 1944, she lived in Montgomery County all her life. She was pre-deceased by her parents, James H. and Ethel Cunningham. She was also pre-deceased by a sister-in-law, Sylvia Cunningham and a nephew, Greg Kessinger. She is survived by a sister, Joyce Boothe and finance Gary “Fuzzy Martin, of Radford; 3 brothers, James E. Cunningham, of Christiansburg, David H. Cunningham and wife Phyllis, of Christiansburg, and Chris Cunningham and wife Alisa, of Walton. She is also survived by a special niece, Stephanie Reynolds, that she raised as her own child, as well as several nephews who were always special to her, Andy, Joey, James, and Christopher. Interment will follow in the Huffville cemetery.1 She was born on April 13, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on February 1, 2016 at Virginia at age 71.1,3

Citations

  1. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Ann Gearheart obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com