Lillian Merle Milton1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 16, 1911, d. March 25, 1971
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton1,2,6,4 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft1,2,6,4 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Lillian Merle Milton was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on August 16, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7,4,5 As of April 3, 1931,her married name was Duggins.4 She married Albert Lawrence Duggins on April 3, 1931.4 As of April 5, 1947,her married name was Gunter.8 Lillian Merle Milton married Richard Earl Gunter on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8,9,5 Lillian Merle Milton died on March 25, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.3 She Lillian Milton Gunter, 59, of 616 Lucerne Street, NW, widow of Richard E. Gunter, died Thursday at her home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald R. Edens, Roanoke; a brother, Howard P. Milton, Roanoke. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel with interment in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 26, 1971.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Laundry washer6

Family 1

Albert Lawrence Duggins b. June 2, 1910, d. March 6, 1977
Marriage*Lillian Merle Milton married Albert Lawrence Duggins on April 3, 1931.4 
Child

Family 2

Richard Earl Gunter b. October 23, 1908, d. December 29, 1965
Marriage*Lillian Merle Milton married Richard Earl Gunter on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8,9,5 

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Milton Gunter obituary in the Mar 26, 1971 edition.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  8. [S4446] Our Notable Virginia Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/42731816/person/19826283775
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Earl Gunter obituary in an unknown edition.

Howard Price Milton1,2,3,4

M, b. August 6, 1913, d. May 12, 1980
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton1,5,3,4 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft1,5,3,4 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Howard Price Milton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,4 He was born on August 6, 1913 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,3,4 He married Mary Josephine Paynter on February 7, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 Howard Price Milton married Betty Ellen Long on March 23, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Howard Price Milton died on May 12, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Shoe salesman5

Family 1

Mary Josephine Paynter b. November 3, 1919, d. April 7, 1970
Marriage*Howard Price Milton married Mary Josephine Paynter on February 7, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 

Family 2

Betty Ellen Long
Marriage*Howard Price Milton married Betty Ellen Long on March 23, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  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. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&

Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton1

F, b. June 6, 1914, d. May 31, 1957
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton2,3 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft2,3 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 6, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 As of November 3, 1931,her married name was King.5 She married Charles Blount "Charlie" King on November 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton died on May 31, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.1 She Lorraine (Mattie) Milton King, 42, of 1625 Chapman Avenue, SW, died last night. Surviving are her husband, Charles B. King; two sons, Charles M. and Milton D. King, Roanoke; a brother, Howard P. Milton, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Nester, Bent Mountain; Mrs. R.E. Gunter, Roanoke; four grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. at Lotz by the Rev. J.L. Coppock with burial in Cross Roads Cemetery, Craig County. on June 1, 1957.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Charles Blount "Charlie" King b. July 17, 1909, d. November 28, 1964
Marriage*Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton married Charles Blount "Charlie" King on November 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Milton King obituary in the Jun 1, 1957 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S4446] Our Notable Virginia Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/42731816/person/19826283775
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie M. King obituary in the Oct 29, 2002 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milton Delano King obituary in the Feb 14, 2016 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ethel Marie Milton1,2,3,4

F, b. May 29, 1917, d. January 25, 1966
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton1,2,5,4 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft1,2,5,4 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Ethel Marie Milton was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on May 29, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of March 13, 1940,her married name was Lester.4 She married Luther Evans Lester on March 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 As of October 29, 1949,her married name was Nester.4 Ethel Marie Milton married Ralph Lee Nester on October 29, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 Ethel Marie Milton died on January 25, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.6 She Ethel Milton Nester, 48, of 932 Morehead Avenue, SE, died Tuesday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ralph L. Nester; a son, Charles E. Lester, Roanoke; a brother, Howard P. Milton, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. Gunter, Roanoke. Lotz handling arrangements. on January 26, 1966.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family 1

Luther Evans Lester b. August 15, 1915, d. October 4, 1975
Marriage*Ethel Marie Milton married Luther Evans Lester on March 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 
Child
  • Charles Edward Lester6,4

Family 2

Ralph Lee Nester b. April 22, 1911, d. June 1, 2002
Marriage*Ethel Marie Milton married Ralph Lee Nester on October 29, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 

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. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  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 Ethel Milton Nester obituary in the Jan 26, 1966 edition.

Robert Jackson Hancock1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 16, 1928, d. June 5, 1995
FatherChester Bullard Hancock1,2,6 b. July 11, 1853, d. June 7, 1935
MotherViola Precious Craft1,2,7,6 b. April 24, 1907, d. January 20, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 223-34-6695.8 Robert Jackson Hancock was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.9,4 He was born on December 16, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.8,4,5,6 He married Elsie May/Mae Sloss on April 1, 1961 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,9 Robert Jackson Hancock died on June 5, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.8,9,4 He HANCOCK, Robert J., 66, of New Castle, died Monday, June 5, 1995 in a Salem hospital. He is preceded in death by one son, Eric Eugene Hancock. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Sloss Hancock; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Chester and Sharon Hancock, and Clyde Murray and Lisa Hancock; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Christopher Holtman, all of New Castle; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Ann and Danielle Nicole Holtman; one grandson, Joshua Levi Hancock; sisters, Nellie Carper, and Sarah Huffman; several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Boitnott Funeral Home, with interment in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Craig County Rescue Squad. on June 6, 1995.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 112, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 38, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family

Elsie May/Mae Sloss
Marriage*Robert Jackson Hancock married Elsie May/Mae Sloss on April 1, 1961 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  3. [S1322] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of Stephen Andrew Hancock."
  4. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Hancock obituary in the Jun 6, 1995 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sarah Hancock1,2,3,4

F, b. August 22, 1931, d. February 19, 2005
FatherChester Bullard Hancock1,3,4 b. July 11, 1853, d. June 7, 1935
MotherViola Precious Craft1,5,3,4 b. April 24, 1907, d. January 20, 1960
     Her Social Security Number was 228-38-1727.6 Sarah Hancock was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on August 22, 1931 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1930.9,6,8,2 As of July 9, 1947,her married name was Huffman.9 She married Hubert Roscoe "Huse" Huffman on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.9,7,10,4 Sarah Hancock died on February 19, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.6,7,8,11 She Huffman, Sarah Hancock, 74, of New Castle, passed away February 19, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Hubert R. Huffman; daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Reginald Sarver and Mildred and Douglas Reynolds; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Claudia Huffman, Robert and Debby Huffman and Wayne and Debbie Huffman; special niece and her husband, Dreama and Randy Stanley; sister Nellie Carper; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2005 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on February 20, 2005.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 38, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Hubert Roscoe "Huse" Huffman b. May 10, 1925, d. September 13, 2014
Marriage*Sarah Hancock married Hubert Roscoe "Huse" Huffman on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.9,7,10,4 
Children
  • Margaret Sue Huffman7,10,4
  • Mildred Irene Huffman12,7,10,4
  • William Roscoe Huffman7,10,4
  • Robert Huston Huffman7,10,4
  • Marvin Wayne Huffman7,10,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Hancock obituary in the Jun 6, 1995 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. [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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Hancock Huffman obituary in the Feb 20, 2005 edition.
  8. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  9. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  10. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Hubert Roscoe Huffman obituary.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Hubert Roscoe "Huse" Huffman1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 10, 1925, d. September 13, 2014
     Hubert Roscoe "Huse" Huffman Hubert Roscoe Huffman, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Hubert, known to his family and friends as Huse, was born May 10, 1925, and was a lifelong resident of Craig County. He enjoyed hunting, cutting firewood, gardening, and spending time with his beloved family. Hubert was preceded in death by his loving wife Sarah Hancock Huffman; his parents Odie and Bessie Huffman; his brother Howard "Buck" Huffman; and a grandson. Hubert is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Margaret and Reginald Sarver and Mildred and Doug Reynolds; sons and daughters-in-law William and Claudia Huffman, Robert and Debby Huffman, and Wayne and Debbie Huffman. He was the proud "Pops" of grandchildren Doug "Pud" Reynolds, Mike and wife Lara Reynolds, William Huffman, Jr., Sarah Huffman, Buck and wife Jess Sarver, Brandi Huffman, and Melinda Huffman; great-grandchildren Caitlin, Noah, and Chase Reynolds, Adrianna, Kyle, and Jace Huffman, Autumn Sarver, and Cassidy Waldron; sisters and brother-in-law Sue Jones, and Betty and Glenn Whitlow; special niece and her husband Dreama and Randy Stanley; special nephew Chester Hancock; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to give thanks to Dr. Clarke B. Andrews and his staff and the kind, caring staff members of Amedisys Home Health Care and Hospice Care. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday, September 15, 2014 at Paitsel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Maci Winebarger fund at visitation.2 He was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on May 10, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 He married Sarah Hancock, daughter of Chester Bullard Hancock and Viola Precious Craft, on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,2,4 Hubert Roscoe "Huse" Huffman died on September 13, 2014 at Virginia at age 89.2,3

Family

Sarah Hancock b. August 22, 1931, d. February 19, 2005
Marriage*He married Sarah Hancock, daughter of Chester Bullard Hancock and Viola Precious Craft, on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,2,4 
Children
  • Margaret Sue Huffman6,2,4
  • Mildred Irene Huffman7,6,2,4
  • William Roscoe Huffman6,2,4
  • Robert Huston Huffman6,2,4
  • Marvin Wayne Huffman6,2,4

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Hubert Roscoe Huffman obituary.
  3. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Hancock Huffman obituary in the Feb 20, 2005 edition.
  7. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Robert Lee Paitsel1,2

M, b. July 7, 1926, d. August 11, 1938
FatherLatmer Bud Paitsel1 b. March 22, 1893, d. March 18, 1965
MotherLuvenie Craft1 b. August 12, 1893, d. January 20, 1953
     Robert Lee Paitsel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 7, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 He died on August 11, 1938 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 12.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 109, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S371] Tom Caldwell & Col. Leonard G. Todd, Huffman Cemetery, Rt. 42 & Rt. 622, Craig Co., VA.