Clyde Michael "Mike" Paxton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 11, 1934, d. July 12, 2017
FatherClifford Clyde Paxton6,2,7,3,5,8,9 b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970
MotherDaisy Mobee Saunders6,2,7,3,5,8,9 b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979
     Clyde Michael "Mike" Paxton Clyde Michael (Mike) Paxton, 82 of Boones Mill, formerly, from Troutville and New Castle went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He was an employee of GE for 35 years. He was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church, Rocky Mount. He is preceded in death by parents; Clifford and Mobee Saunders Paxton, sisters; Jane Kendall and Virginia Paxton, brother; W. David Paxton, son-in-law; Dr. John Mason. He is survived by loving wife of 60 years; Betty C. Paxton, son and daughter-in-law; Frank M. and Lisa Paxton, daughter; Terri P. Mason, grandsons; Corey Paxton, Ben Mason, John Mason and friend Stella, sister; Leona Filkins, brother; Walton Paxton, sister; Helen Coggsdale, brother and sister-in-law; Robert Paxton (Bobby) and Peggy, brother; Glenn Paxton, brother-in-law; Paul Crawford and wife Margaret, numerous nieces and nephews, furry friend Cricket. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, July 14, 2017 at Franklin Heights Baptist Church, 110 Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Huffman Memorial Park with Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Masonic rites will be performed graveside. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either; Woodlawn Baptist Church 3120 Woodlawn Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or Franklin Heights Baptist Church 110 Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle.3 He was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 11, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Betty Mae Crawford on August 7, 1957 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,3 Clyde Michael "Mike" Paxton died on July 12, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 281, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 184, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family

Betty Mae Crawford
Marriage*Clyde Michael "Mike" Paxton married Betty Mae Crawford on August 7, 1957 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,3 
Children
  • Frank Michael Paxton3,5
  • Terri Lynn Paxton3,5

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
  3. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Clyde Michael Paxton obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Robert E. Paxton obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Jane Sybil Paxton1,2

F, b. November 14, 1936, d. January 16, 2003
FatherClifford Clyde Paxton3,2,4,5,6,7,8 b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970
MotherDaisy Mobee Saunders3,2,4,5,6,7,8 b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 228-44-3518.9 Jane Sybil Paxton was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Kendall.1 She married Floyd William "Bill" Kendall Sr.2,10 Jane Sybil Paxton was born on November 14, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.9,8,11 She died on January 16, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.9,2,12 She KENDALL, Jane Sybil Paxton, 66, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2003. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Daisy Paxton. She is survived by her husband, Bill Kendall; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Bonnie Kendall; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Terry Brookman; son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Kathy Kendall; grandchildren, Kristy Kendall, Jessie Looney, Melissa Wolfe and Jamie Francisco; and three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, David, Bobby, Mike, Walton, Glen, Helen, Leona and Ginny; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20, 2003, at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2003. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation. on January 19, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 281, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 184, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family

Floyd William "Bill" Kendall Sr. b. May 18, 1930, d. June 27, 2004
Marriage*Jane Sybil Paxton married Floyd William "Bill" Kendall Sr.2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Clyde Michael Paxton obituary.
  6. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Robert E. Paxton obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Floyd William Kendall, Sr. obituary in the Jun 29, 2004 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Floyd William "Bill" Kendall Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 18, 1930, d. June 27, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 224-52-6589.3 Floyd William "Bill" Kendall Sr. was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He married Jane Sybil Paxton, daughter of Clifford Clyde Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders.1,6 Floyd William "Bill" Kendall Sr. was born on May 18, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia.2,3,4,7 He died on June 27, 2004 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,3,5,6,7 He Floyd "Bill" William Kendall, Sr. , 74, of New Castle, passed away at home on June 27, 2004. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He received 1 Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart during his 20 years in service. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post 4491 of New Castle and was Senior Vice Commander. He was a man dedicated to his family and was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Frances Ager Kendall; father, Floyd Walter Kendall; and wife, Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall. He is survived by his children, Floyd William Kendall, Jr. and wife, Bonnie, Cynthia Kendall Brookman and husband, Terry and Patrick Neal Kendall and wife Kathy, all of New Castle; brothers and sisters, Florene Watts of New Castle, Bob and Phyllis Kendall of New Castle, Don and Carol Kendall of Mangum, Okla., Nancy and Jr Midkiff of Cumberland, Va., Danny and Betty Kendall of New Castle, Vickie and Eugene Maxey of Salem, Mary and Charles Harris of Columbus, Ohio, Jimmy and Debbie Kendall of N. Fort Myers, Fla., Teddy and Angela Kendall of New Castle, Gene and Mary Jean Kendall of New Castle, and Ruth and Mike Britt of Eagle Rock, Va; grandchildren, Jessica Looney and husband, Lee, Jamie Francisco and wife, Shayna, Melissa Wolfe and husband, Timmy and Krystal Kendall; great-grandchildren, Matthew Looney, Terry Wolfe, Anna Looney and Tyler Francisco; and many nieces and nephews. on June 29, 2004.6

Family

Jane Sybil Paxton b. November 14, 1936, d. January 16, 2003
Marriage*He married Jane Sybil Paxton, daughter of Clifford Clyde Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
  2. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Floyd William Kendall, Sr. obituary in the Jun 29, 2004 edition.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia Lucille Paxton1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 9, 1947, d. October 7, 2007
FatherClifford Clyde Paxton1,7,8,9,2 b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970
MotherDaisy Mobee Saunders1,7,8,9,2 b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979
     Virginia Lucille Paxton was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-72-7852.10 She was born on February 9, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.10,3,4,5 She died on October 7, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.1,10,5,6 She Virginia L. Paxton, 60, of New Castle, Va. passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mobee and Clifford Paxton and a sister, Jane Kendall. She is survived by brothers, Glenn Paxton, Bobby and wife, Peggy, Michael and wife, Betty, Walton and wife, Joy, and William David Paxton; sisters, Helen Cogsdale and Leona Filkins; special friends, Lynn and Joanne Boone, Alexander and Wendy Boone, and Ben and Sharon Boone; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Huffman Memorial Park with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. www.paitselfh.com on October 9, 2007.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 184, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 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. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
  8. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Clyde Michael Paxton obituary.
  9. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Robert E. Paxton obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Walton Monroe Paxton1,2,3,4

M, b. December 22, 1932, d. February 19, 2019
FatherClifford Clyde Paxton2,3,5,6,7,8,9 b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970
MotherDaisy Mobee Saunders2,3,5,6,7,8,9 b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979
     Walton Monroe Paxton married Joy Dean Hale, daughter of William Montgomery "Willie" "Gum" Hale and Bernice Clara Dudding.10,11,4 Walton Monroe Paxton was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.9 He Walton Paxton, 86 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Daisy Paxton; wife, Joy Paxton; 2 brothers, William David Paxton (Mavis) and Mike Paxton; 2 sisters, Jane Kendall and Virginia Paxton. Walt served in the Navy on USS Tucker during the Korean War. He is survived by step-children, Sandra Hughes & husband Mike and Rhonda Zimmerman & husband Tommy; brother & sister-in-law, Bobby Paxton & wife Peggy; brother, Glenn Paxton; sisters, Leonna Filkins and Helen Coggsdale; sister-in-law, Betty Paxton; brother-in-law Larry Rex Hale; and numerous nieces, nephews, & friends. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park with Military Rites performed by VFW Post #4491.9 He was born on December 22, 1932 at Virginia.5,12 He died on February 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 86.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 281, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 184, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Joy Dean Hale
Marriage*Walton Monroe Paxton married Joy Dean Hale, daughter of William Montgomery "Willie" "Gum" Hale and Bernice Clara Dudding.10,11,4 

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernice Clara Dudding Hale obituary in the Oct 16, 2002 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Clyde Michael Paxton obituary.
  7. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Robert E. Paxton obituary.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Walton Paxton obituary.
  10. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Joy Hale Paxton obituary.
  11. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  12. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton1,2

M, b. August 29, 1941, d. July 20, 2022
FatherClifford Clyde Paxton1,3,4,5,6 b. March 27, 1906, d. January 20, 1970
MotherDaisy Mobee Saunders1,3,4,5,6 b. September 2, 1903, d. March 21, 1979
     Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton Robert E. Paxton, 80 of Salem, formerly of Craig Co., VA., passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford & Mobee Paxton; siblings, David Paxton, Michael Paxton, Walton Paxton, Jane Kendall, Virginia Paxton, Leona Filkins, and Helen Coggsdale. He is survived by wife, Peggy Paxton; daughter, Tammy Crawford (Walton); step-children, Cindy Smith (Mark) and Cameron Darnall; 7 grandchildren, Robert Crawford, Jonathan Crawford (Debra), Allen Crawford (Kayla), Angel Senter (Rob), Trey Fleshman (Siobhan), Joshua Fleshman (Katelynd) and Meghan Fleshman (TJ); 9 great-grandchildren, Chris, Jonathan, Jeremiah, Rebekah, Aiden, Preston, and Landon Crawford, Verity Senter, and Collins Fleshman; brother, Glenn Paxton. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park with Masonic Rites held by Mountain Lodge #140 New Castle, Va.5 He was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.5 He was born on August 29, 1941 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 He married Donna Jean Lucas on May 6, 1967 at Craig Co., Virginia.7 Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton and Donna Jean Lucas were divorced on December 1, 1988 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton married Peggy Marie Wertz on May 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton died on July 20, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 184, District 23-5, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Donna Jean Lucas
Marriage*Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton married Donna Jean Lucas on May 6, 1967 at Craig Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton and Donna Jean Lucas were divorced on December 1, 1988 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Tammy Lynn Paxton5,8

Family 2

Peggy Marie Wertz
Marriage*Robert Edward "Bobby" Paxton married Peggy Marie Wertz on May 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 9, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Sybil Paxton Kendall obituary in the Jan 19, 2003 edition.
  4. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Clyde Michael Paxton obituary.
  5. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Robert E. Paxton obituary.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alexander Jackson Caldwell1,2,3

M, b. June 10, 1862, d. May 3, 1960
     Alexander Jackson Caldwell was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4,3,2 He was born on June 10, 1862 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Ethel Mae Craft, daughter of George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on November 23, 1910 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 Alexander Jackson Caldwell died on May 3, 1960 at age 97.4,2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 149, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 144, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 291, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Mail carrier5
1930Farmer6
1940State road worker7

Family

Ethel Mae Craft b. March 7, 1889, d. August 6, 1965
Marriage*Alexander Jackson Caldwell married Ethel Mae Craft, daughter of George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on November 23, 1910 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  9. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Grace C. Wicklin obituary.

Ernest Earl Caldwell1,2

M, b. September 10, 1911, d. May 17, 1945
FatherAlexander Jackson Caldwell1,2 b. June 10, 1862, d. May 3, 1960
MotherEthel Mae Craft1,2 b. March 7, 1889, d. August 6, 1965
     Ernest Earl Caldwell was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 10, 1911 at Virginia.1,3 He died on May 17, 1945 at Pacific Ocean at age 33; Shot down with seven other servicemen while flying on a special mission over the Pacific during WWII.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 149, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 144, District 3, New Castle, Craig 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. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Russell Richard Caldwell1,2

M, b. February 22, 1914, d. April 6, 1985
FatherAlexander Jackson Caldwell1,2,3 b. June 10, 1862, d. May 3, 1960
MotherEthel Mae Craft1,2 b. March 7, 1889, d. August 6, 1965
     Russell Richard Caldwell was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 229-07-8931.5 He was born on February 22, 1914 at Virginia.1,4,5 He died on April 6, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 149, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 144, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 291, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940State road worker3

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Velma Virginia Caldwell1,2

F, b. September 24, 1916, d. February 28, 1987
FatherAlexander Jackson Caldwell1,3 b. June 10, 1862, d. May 3, 1960
MotherEthel Mae Craft1,3 b. March 7, 1889, d. August 6, 1965
     Velma Virginia Caldwell was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-5358.4 She was born on September 24, 1916 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,4 She died on February 28, 1987 at age 70.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 149, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 144, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 317, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Servant5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Buford Blair "Bud" Caldwell1,2

M, b. circa June, 1919, d. 1932
FatherAlexander Jackson Caldwell1,3 b. June 10, 1862, d. May 3, 1960
MotherEthel Mae Craft1,3 b. March 7, 1889, d. August 6, 1965
     Buford Blair "Bud" Caldwell was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born circa June, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 He died in 1932; Died of pneumonia.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 149, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 144, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell1,2,3

F, b. May 26, 1923, d. May 14, 2013
FatherAlexander Jackson Caldwell4,2,3 b. June 10, 1862, d. May 3, 1960
MotherEthel Mae Craft4,2,3,5 b. March 7, 1889, d. August 6, 1965
     Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell Grace C. Wickline, (Maddie) 89 of New Castle went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Huett O. Wickline; parents Alexander and Ethel Caldwell; and brothers and sisters. She was survived by daughter Patty Price; grandsons Randy Price and wife Rhianna and Rodney Price and wife Melanie; great-grandchildren Dylan and Wyatt Price; brother and sister-in-law Myron (Pooch) Caldwell and wife Opal; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends.Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, May 17, 2013 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Wickline Cemetery in Union, WV. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Paitsel Funeral Home.3 She was buried at Wickline Family Cemetery, Gap Mills, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on May 26, 1923 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Cecil Edward Crawford, son of Lewis Osborn Crawford and Ora Craig Craft, on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,1 As of May 12, 1945,her married name was Crawford. As of September 2, 1967,her married name was Wickline.1 Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell married Huett Olin Wickline on September 2, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,3 Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell died on May 14, 2013 at Virginia at age 89.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 144, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 301, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Cecil Edward Crawford b. May 19, 1918, d. May 14, 1961
Marriage*Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell married Cecil Edward Crawford, son of Lewis Osborn Crawford and Ora Craig Craft, on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,1 
Child
  • Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford7,3,8

Family 2

Huett Olin Wickline b. April 15, 1916, d. September 28, 1991
Marriage*Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell married Huett Olin Wickline on September 2, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,3 

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  3. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Grace C. Wicklin obituary.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Huett O. Wickline obituary in the Sep 30, 1991 edition.
  7. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Violet Roberta Caldwell1,2

F, b. April 8, 1929, d. March 22, 2003
FatherAlexander Jackson Caldwell1 b. June 10, 1862, d. May 3, 1960
MotherEthel Mae Craft1,3 b. March 7, 1889, d. August 6, 1965
     Violet Roberta Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.4,5 Her married name was Reynolds.2 She married William Andrew Reynolds.2,5 Violet Roberta Caldwell was born on April 8, 1929 at Virginia.1,6,4 She died on March 22, 2003 at Virginia at age 73; Her gravestone has a death date of Mar 24, 2003.6,4,5 She REYNOLDS , Roberta Caldwell, of New Castle passed away Saturday March 22, 2003. She retired from Catawba Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Andrew Reynolds. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Barry & Karen Reynolds; daughter & son-in-law, Lisa & Randall Elmore; grandchildren, Lori Wright, Kimberly Reynolds, Andrea Pauley; sister, Grace Wickline; brother, Myron Caldwell; great grandchildren, Tyler Pauley, Mackenzie Pauley, Austin Wright, Avery Wright. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday March 24, 2003 at the New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The Family will receive friends 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the New Castle Christian Church, Music Fund P.O. Box 287 New Castle, Va 24127. on March 23, 2003.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 144, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 301, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Family

William Andrew Reynolds b. March 10, 1927, d. March 5, 1980
Marriage*Violet Roberta Caldwell married William Andrew Reynolds.2,5 
Children
  • Lisa Reynolds5
  • Barry Andrew Reynolds2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roberta Caldwell Reynolds obituary in the Mar 23, 2003 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nelsie Rudesell Davis1

F, b. October 8, 1893, d. February 5, 1984
     Nelsie Rudesell Davis was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 8, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 7, 1921,her married name was Bell.1 She married Howard William Bell, son of George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on May 7, 1921 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Nelsie Rudesell Davis died on February 5, 1984 at age 90.2

Family

Howard William Bell b. September 25, 1893, d. December 7, 1992
Marriage*She married Howard William Bell, son of George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on May 7, 1921 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Natalie Lee Crawford1

F, b. November 3, 1907, d. June 18, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 277-20-9974.2 Natalie Lee Crawford was born on November 3, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of August 31, 1928,her married name was Bell.1 She married Howard William Bell, son of George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on August 31, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Natalie Lee Crawford died on June 18, 1990 at Summit Co., Ohio, at age 82.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 68, District 127, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio4
1940Dwelling 67, District 89-131, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio5

Family

Howard William Bell b. September 25, 1893, d. December 7, 1992
Marriage*Natalie Lee Crawford married Howard William Bell, son of George Washington Bell and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on August 31, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  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.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."

Joan Louise Bell1,2

F, b. September 26, 1930, d. October 10, 2005
FatherHoward William Bell1,3 b. September 25, 1893, d. December 7, 1992
MotherNatalie Lee Crawford1,3 b. November 3, 1907, d. June 18, 1990
     Joan Louise Bell was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.2 She was born on September 26, 1930 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.4,2 As of circa 1948,her married name was Cosner.2 She married Kenneth Cosner circa 1948.1,2 Joan Louise Bell died on October 10, 2005 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 75.4,2 She Joan Louise Cosner, 75, passed away Oct. 10, 2005. Born in Akron, she was an area resident all of her life. Joan, a loving wife and mother, is survived by her best friend and husband of 57 years, Kenneth; children, Dennis (Karen), Susan Freed, Cynthia (John) Tomecko; grandchildren, Michael, Laura, Jo Anna, Joshua, James, Angela; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Kera, John; sisters, Barbara Honeycutt, Gloria Bell, Janet (John) Tell; sister-in-law, Betty Miller; and many loving nieces, nephews, and close friends. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hecker Funeral Home in Uniontown, where funeral services will be held Friday, 10 a.m., with Pastor Peter King officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. on October 12, 2005.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 67, District 89-131, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio3

Family

Kenneth Cosner
Marriage*Joan Louise Bell married Kenneth Cosner circa 1948.1,2 
Children
  • Dennis Cosner1,2
  • Cynthia Cosner1,2
  • Susan Cosner2

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Joan Louise Cosner obituary in the Oct 12, 2005 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. February 8, 1931, d. January 1, 2006
FatherFrank Lee Stebar1,3,10,11,12,13,4,7,9 b. September 15, 1890, d. April 19, 1970
MotherJesse Juanita Tripp1,3,10,11,12,13,4,7,9 b. October 30, 1896, d. June 26, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-8496.14 Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on February 8, 1931 at Galax, Virginia.14,7,8 He married Lillian Lorraine Shepherd on July 6, 1950 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.8 Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber and Lillian Lorraine Shepherd were divorced on April 24, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber married Lillian Lorraine Shepherd on August 26, 1956 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber and Lillian Lorraine Shepherd were divorced on November 2, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber married Betty Lee Fitzgerald on November 3, 1961 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber married Margaret Lucille Clifton on July 6, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,9 Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber died on January 1, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.14,3,6 He Herbert Frank Steber, 74, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2006. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank L. and Juanita T. Steber and a son, Ronald Douglas Steber. Mr. Steber was a member of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Herb owned and operated Herb's Sunoco Station at Hollins and later retired from Magic City Ford. He was an avid golfer and loved fishing. One of his hobbies was playing guitar and he loved listening to music. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Clifton Steber; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Wayne Weaver and Rebecca and Steve Laughlin; daughter-in-law, Becky Perdue Steber all of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Elizabeth Dooley, Louie Mae Thomas, Bernice Hall and Gail Hancock all of Roanoke; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. Rick Castle and his wife, Lynda and Carilion Hospice, especially Dale Weddle and Robert Burnell and social worker, Debbie for their care. Memorials may be made to Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church, 3106 Red Rock Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at Oakey's North Chapel. Elder Thomas Mann will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237 on January 3, 2006.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 160, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family 1

Lillian Lorraine Shepherd
Marriage*Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber married Lillian Lorraine Shepherd on July 6, 1950 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.8 
Divorce* Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber and Lillian Lorraine Shepherd were divorced on April 24, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 
Marriage Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber married Lillian Lorraine Shepherd on August 26, 1956 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 
Divorce Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber and Lillian Lorraine Shepherd were divorced on November 2, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 
Child

Family 2

Betty Lee Fitzgerald
Marriage*Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber married Betty Lee Fitzgerald on November 3, 1961 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 
Children
  • Ruby Lee Steber3,9
  • Rebecca Lynn Steber3,9

Family 3

Margaret Lucille Clifton b. August 29, 1925, d. February 17, 2015
Marriage*Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber married Margaret Lucille Clifton on July 6, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,9 

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Phil Steber obituary in the Aug 7, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Frank Steber obituary in the Jan 3, 2006 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Stebar obituary in the Apr 20, 1970 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Lucille Steber obituary in the Feb 19, 2015 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elwood Lee Steber obituary in the Jan 9, 2003 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Lucille Steber Dooley obituary in the Dec 25, 2010 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gail Christella Hancock obituary in the Dec 5, 2013 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.