Fred William Davis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 4, 1931, d. January 20, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 005-30-5256.6 Fred William Davis was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He was born on August 4, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,6,4,5 He married Rubye Danease Rose, daughter of Paul Luther Rose and Irene Elizabeth Britts, on April 25, 1969 at Camden, Kershaw Co., South Carolina.1,7,2,4 Fred William Davis died on January 20, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,3,6,4 He Fred William Davis, 78, of Roanoke County, Va., was called home to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rubye Rose Davis. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Susan Chau, of Roanoke; stepdaughter, Sharon Layman and her husband, Gary Greer, of Salem; grandson, Shanon Chau, of Virginia Beach; and other family members and special friends. Fred was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church. He had retired from General Electric Company and had served in the United States Army and Air Force. He had a great love of computers and working on family genealogy. Funeral Service will be conducted at noon on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Wally Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on January 21, 2010.2

Family

Rubye Danease Rose b. April 21, 1929, d. June 27, 2009
Marriage*He married Rubye Danease Rose, daughter of Paul Luther Rose and Irene Elizabeth Britts, on April 25, 1969 at Camden, Kershaw Co., South Carolina.1,7,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred William Davis obituary in the Jan 21, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rubye Rose Davis obituary in the Jun 29, 2009 edition.

James Luther "Jim" Craft1,2,3

M, b. January 7, 1932, d. April 11, 2016
FatherLuther Abbott Craft1,2,4 b. September 24, 1909, d. January 8, 1938
MotherVirginia Dare Overstreet1,2,4
     James Luther "Jim" Craft and Myrtle Mae Longhorn were divorced.4 James Luther "Jim" Craft married Myrtle Mae Longhorn.1 James Luther "Jim" Craft was born on January 7, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Diane Ann Borka on June 21, 1958 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.4 James Luther "Jim" Craft died on April 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 84.2 He On Monday, April 11, 2016, James Luther Craft crossed over to his resting place until called to be reunited with his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Luther Abbott Craft and Virginia Dare Craft of New Castle; and his nephew, Vernon Barnett. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Diane Craft; son, Michael Craft; daughter, Carole Pendleton; grandsons, James Bradley and Joshua Luther Metzgar; brother, Robert O. Craft; and sister, Jane Barnett. In addition, there are neices and nephews, Robert Craft, William R. Craft, Kellie Mohica, all of Newport News; Anita Wood, Victor, Darrell, and Pamela Barnett of Gloucester and their children. Jim, as he was called, served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, receiving honorable discharge and the rank of Staff Sergeant. When discharged, he became a law enforcement officer for Newport News. He met the love of his life whom he wedded, Diane, and later returned to Roanoke with his own family, where he was raised and schooled. Here, he worked at Norfolk and Western Railroad where he retired and served as union chairman of the IBEW. He was past worshipful master at Pleasants Lodge #63, worthy patron for both Carrie Lee and Etta chapters of the Order of Eastern Star, and guardian of Bethel 7, International Order of Jobs Daughters. He was a member of West End United Methodist Church all of his life, and loved spending time with his family at home in the Cave Spring Area of Roanoke County. on April 17, 2016.2

Family 1

Myrtle Mae Longhorn
Divorce*He and Myrtle Mae Longhorn were divorced.4 
Marriage* James Luther "Jim" Craft married Myrtle Mae Longhorn.1 
Child
  • Michael Steven Craft1,2

Family 2

Diane Ann Borka
Marriage*James Luther "Jim" Craft married Diane Ann Borka on June 21, 1958 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.4 
Child
  • Carole Ann Craft1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Luther Craft obituary in the Apr 17, 2016 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.

Delores Jean Price1,2,3

F, b. February 15, 1931, d. April 11, 1995
FatherWilliam Clarence Price1,4,3 b. July 17, 1910, d. September 18, 1984
MotherMartha Pauline Craft1,4,3 b. September 7, 1913, d. August 17, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8202.5 Delores Jean Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 15, 1931 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 As of July 9, 1947,her married name was Ponton.1 She married Richard Carless Ponton on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Delores Jean Price and Richard Carless Ponton were divorced on August 15, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.6 Delores Jean Price died on April 11, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.5,2,7 She PONTON, Delores Jean Price, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 1995, in a local hospital. Surviving are two sons, Richard C. Ponton, New Castle, Robert M. Ponton, Roanoke; two daughters and a son-in-law, Vickie P. Griffin, Roanoke, Teri P. and Steven Lam, Blue Ridge; two grandsons, Richard L. Ponton, Robert M. Reynolds; two brothers, Ronney M. Price, New Castle, Danny W. Price, Roanoke; a sister, Martha P. Mattox, New Castle; an aunt, Luella Dodd, New Castle; a special cousin, Virginia Damewood, Roanoke; and special friends, Douglas Foutz and Lucy Collins. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Huffman Memorial Park (New Castle) at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. on April 12, 1995.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 178, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family

Richard Carless Ponton b. April 17, 1927, d. April 24, 1989
Marriage*Delores Jean Price married Richard Carless Ponton on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Delores Jean Price and Richard Carless Ponton were divorced on August 15, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Richard Clayton Ponton2,8
  • Robert Michael Ponton2,8
  • Vickie Lynn Ponton2,8
  • Teri Renee Ponton2,8

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Jean Price Ponton obituary in the Apr 12, 1995 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronney Mitchell Price obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Richard Carless Ponton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 17, 1927, d. April 24, 1989
     Richard Carless Ponton was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 17, 1927 at Slage, Logan Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Delores Jean Price, daughter of William Clarence Price and Martha Pauline Craft, on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Richard Carless Ponton and Delores Jean Price were divorced on August 15, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 Richard Carless Ponton died on April 24, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.5

Family

Delores Jean Price b. February 15, 1931, d. April 11, 1995
Marriage*He married Delores Jean Price, daughter of William Clarence Price and Martha Pauline Craft, on July 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Richard Carless Ponton and Delores Jean Price were divorced on August 15, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Richard Clayton Ponton6,7
  • Robert Michael Ponton6,7
  • Vickie Lynn Ponton6,7
  • Teri Renee Ponton6,7

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delores Jean Price Ponton obituary in the Apr 12, 1995 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Clarence "Red" Price Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November, 1934, d. January 15, 1939
FatherWilliam Clarence Price1,2,3,4 b. July 17, 1910, d. September 18, 1984
MotherMartha Pauline Craft1,2,3,4 b. September 7, 1913, d. August 17, 1969
     William Clarence "Red" Price Jr. was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He was born in November, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He died on January 15, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 4.1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronney Mitchell Price obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ronney Mitchell Price1,2,3

M, b. January 26, 1940, d. January 20, 2013
FatherWilliam Clarence Price1,4,2,3 b. July 17, 1910, d. September 18, 1984
MotherMartha Pauline Craft1,4,2,3 b. September 7, 1913, d. August 17, 1969
     Ronney Mitchell Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 26, 1940 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Shelby Jean Carroll on June 29, 1963 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 Ronney Mitchell Price married Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford, daughter of Cecil Edward Crawford and Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, on November 17, 1967 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 Ronney Mitchell Price and Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford were divorced on November 13, 1989 at Craig Co., Virginia.6 Ronney Mitchell Price died on January 20, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.2,5,7 He Ronney Mitchell Price, 72, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 20, 2013. Ronney was a very devoted, loving, and caring grandfather to his grandchildren, Dylan and Wyatt, and his grandchild with four paws, his best friend and pal, Koty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline Price; brothers, William Clarence Price Jr. (Red) and Danny Wayne Price; sister, Delores Jean Ponton. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Price and wife, Rhianna, and Rodney Price and wife, Melanie; grandchildren, Dylan and Wyatt Price; sister and brother-in-law, Martha Mattox and husband, Ed; sister-in-law, Judy Price; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Clara and Tim Leftwich. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Washington officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park with military rites being performed by VFW Post #4491. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Paitsel Funeral Home. on January 23, 2013.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 178, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Shelby Jean Carroll
Marriage*Ronney Mitchell Price married Shelby Jean Carroll on June 29, 1963 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 

Family 2

Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford
Marriage*Ronney Mitchell Price married Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford, daughter of Cecil Edward Crawford and Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, on November 17, 1967 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ronney Mitchell Price and Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford were divorced on November 13, 1989 at Craig Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Randy Mitchem Price1,2
  • Rodney Gail Price1,2

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronney Mitchell Price obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Danny Wayne Price Sr.1,2,3

M, b. September 13, 1941, d. November 11, 1995
FatherWilliam Clarence Price1,2 b. July 17, 1910, d. September 18, 1984
MotherMartha Pauline Craft1,2 b. September 7, 1913, d. August 17, 1969
     Danny Wayne Price Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 227-52-1288.4 He was born on September 13, 1941 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Judy Jeralene Huffman on June 27, 1964 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 Danny Wayne Price Sr. died on November 11, 1995 at Virginia at age 54; The SSDI has an incorrect death date of Nov 15, 1995.4,3 He PRICE , Danny Wayne, Sr., 54, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 11, 1995. He was an active member of Hollins Road Baptist Church, and was president of the Joyful Servants Sunday Schoo l Class. Danny was a graduate of New Castle High School and Lynchburg College. He had been employed by G. E. Corporation for more than 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Surviving are his wife, Judy Huffman Price ; son and daughter-in-law, Danny Wayne Price Jr. and wife Crickett, Roanoke; daughter, Tammy Price , Roanoke; granddaughter, Logan Price ; brother, Ronney Price , New Castle; sister and brother-in-law, Martha P. and Ed Mattox, New Castle, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Mark Washington. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on November 12, 1995.3

Family

Judy Jeralene Huffman
Marriage*He married Judy Jeralene Huffman on June 27, 1964 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Danny Wayne Price Jr.1,3
  • Tammy Price3

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronney Mitchell Price obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Danny Wayne Price, Sr. obituary in the Nov 12, 1995 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ronald L. Hatfield1,2

M, b. October 14, 1946, d. October 14, 1946
FatherHenry Lewis "Jim" Hatfield1 b. July 15, 1905, d. May 8, 1973
MotherHazel Wagener Craft1 b. October 30, 1915, d. August 3, 2008
     Ronald L. Hatfield was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He died on October 14, 1946.1 He was born on October 14, 1946.1

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Wayne Jackson Dudding1

M, b. January 5, 1944, d. November 10, 2011
FatherHoward Clinton Dudding2,3,4 b. December, 1912, d. November, 1955
MotherEdith Pauline Crowder2,3,4 b. January 19, 1921, d. April, 1975
     Wayne Jackson Dudding was born on January 5, 1944.1 He married Virginia Louise McPherson on March 5, 1965.1 Wayne Jackson Dudding died on November 10, 2011 at Virginia at age 67.2 He Wayne J. Dudding, 67, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Edith Dudding. Wayne was retired from Graham-White after 41 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Louise Dudding; daughter and son-in-law, Lorrie Scott and husband Robert; son and daughter-in-law, Robbie Dudding and wife Crystal; six grandchildren, Cynthia Louise Frango, Samuel Hampton Anderson, Michael Glenn Scott, Brandon Robert Dudding, Jonathan Glenn Scott, and Amy Lee Scott; expectant great-granddaughter, Mikenna Rae Freeman; two sisters, Linda and Jean; two brothers, Jr and Clarence; special companion Peanut; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. on November 12, 2011.2

Family

Virginia Louise McPherson
Marriage*He married Virginia Louise McPherson on March 5, 1965.1 
Children
  • Lorrie Ann Dudding1,2
  • Robert Wayne "Robbie" Dudding1,2

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wayne J. Dudding obituary in the Nov 12, 2011 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Faye Dudding obituary in the Aug 2, 2017 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard C. Dudding, Jr. obituary in the Jul 7, 2021 edition.

Clarence Jackson Wright1

M, b. May 12, 1906, d. June 25, 1960
     Clarence Jackson Wright was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 12, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Edith Pauline Crowder, daughter of Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder and Cora Belle Craft, on October 3, 1958 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Clarence Jackson Wright died on June 25, 1960 at age 54.1,2

Family

Edith Pauline Crowder b. January 19, 1921, d. April, 1975
Marriage*He married Edith Pauline Crowder, daughter of Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder and Cora Belle Craft, on October 3, 1958 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Clarence Jackson Wright Jr.3,4

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wayne J. Dudding obituary in the Nov 12, 2011 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard C. Dudding, Jr. obituary in the Jul 7, 2021 edition.

Norman Randolph Humphreys1

M, b. September 9, 1921, d. July 31, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 228-16-3010.2 Norman Randolph Humphreys was born on September 9, 1921 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He married Mildred Susan Brizendine, daughter of Oney Raymond Brizendine and Lizzie Lou Brizendine, on August 29, 1946 at York, North Carolina.1 Norman Randolph Humphreys died on July 31, 1995 at Pomeroy, Meigs Co., Ohio, at age 73.1,3,2

Family

Mildred Susan Brizendine
Marriage*He married Mildred Susan Brizendine, daughter of Oney Raymond Brizendine and Lizzie Lou Brizendine, on August 29, 1946 at York, North Carolina.1 
Children
  • Norman Randolph Humphreys Jr.1
  • Sandra Lee Humphreys1
  • Melinda Kay Humphreys1
  • Claude Jackson Humphreys1

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.