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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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.

Virginia Louise Craft1,2,3

F, b. July, 1946, d. October 21, 2017
FatherCharles Willard Craft1,2,3,4,5 b. March 7, 1924, d. July 7, 1993
MotherMary Madeline Crowder1,2,3,4,5 b. November 11, 1928, d. March 15, 1996
     Virginia Louise Craft Virginia Louise Craft Blankenship (Doodie), 71 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Kerwin Blankenship; parents Charles and Mary Craft; son Charles F. Reynolds; daughter Heather S. Reynolds; and a brother Carl L. Craft. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Samantha and Michael Crews; adopted son and family Doug Williams; 3 grandchildren Melinda (Dylan) Horton, Angelina Crews and Michael Crews; 2 great-grandchildren Benjamin and Adeline Horton; brother and sister-in-law Charles and Sylvia Craft; brother Jimmy Craft; sister and brother-in-law Bobbie and Billy Perkins; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at the Blankenship Family Cemetery.3 She was buried at Blankenship Family Cemetery, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.3 She was born in July, 1946 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,6 As of June 6, 1964,her married name was Reynolds.1 She married Samuel Francis Reynolds on June 6, 1964 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 Virginia Louise Craft and Samuel Francis Reynolds were divorced on August 25, 1981 at Craig Co., Virginia.6 As of January 21, 1996,her married name was Blankenship.2 Virginia Louise Craft married Kerwin George Blankenship on January 21, 1996 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,4,5,2,7 Virginia Louise Craft died on October 21, 2017 at Virginia at age 71.3

Family 1

Samuel Francis Reynolds
Marriage*She married Samuel Francis Reynolds on June 6, 1964 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Virginia Louise Craft and Samuel Francis Reynolds were divorced on August 25, 1981 at Craig Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Kerwin George Blankenship b. April 24, 1938, d. July 14, 2017
Marriage*Virginia Louise Craft married Kerwin George Blankenship on January 21, 1996 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,4,5,2,7 

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Virginia Louise Craft Blankenship obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Crowder Craft obituary in the Mar 16, 1996 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl L. Craft obituary in the Aug 13, 1994 edition.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Kerwin George Blankenship obituary.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Emmett Mason Dwier Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. February 8, 1920, d. August 21, 1976
     Emmett Mason Dwier Jr. was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-16-1799.5 He married Mary Ruth Craft, daughter of Powell Clayton Craft and Kathleen May Martin.6,7,2 Emmett Mason Dwier Jr. was born on February 8, 1920 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,1,2,3,4 He died on August 21, 1976 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 56.5,1,2

Family

Mary Ruth Craft b. August 20, 1921, d. January 8, 1976
Marriage*He married Mary Ruth Craft, daughter of Powell Clayton Craft and Kathleen May Martin.6,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4469] Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ruth Craft Dwier obituary in the Jan 15, 1976 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gene Clayton Craft obituary in the Apr 15, 2009 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Lee Dwier, Sr. obituary in the Sep 11, 2015 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tyler Mason Dwier obituary in the Sep 10, 2020 edition.

Donald Lee "Donnie" Dwier Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 28, 1948, d. September 10, 2015
FatherEmmett Mason Dwier Jr.1,2,3,5,6 b. February 8, 1920, d. August 21, 1976
MotherMary Ruth Craft1,2,3,5,6 b. August 20, 1921, d. January 8, 1976
     Donald Lee "Donnie" Dwier Sr. was born on January 28, 1948 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,4,6 He married Carolyn Gay Woodson on July 2, 1972 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,6 Donald Lee "Donnie" Dwier Sr. died on September 10, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.6 He Donald Lee (Donnie) Dwier Sr., 67, of Eagle Rock, Va., died suddenly on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Donnie was born in Clifton Forge and lived in Eagle Rock all of his life. He was the son of the late Emmett M. and Mary Ruth Craft Dwier Jr. Donnie was a field representative for Hanson Concrete Products for many years before recently owning Eagle Coring. He was a member of the NRA, enjoyed hunting, fishing, UVA football and basketball, Redskins football, NASCAR, and served in The United States Army. Donnie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn Gay Woodson Dwier; his son, Donald Lee (Amy Wilson) Dwier Jr. of Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Tysone and Dale Dooley of Troutville; grandchildren, Andrew Thomas Dooley, Madelyn Marie Dooley, and Ethan Dwier Dooley; brother and sister-in-law, Robert W. and Sandy Dwier of Charlotte, N.C; and nieces and nephew, Debbie Young, Allison Dwier and Tyler Dwier. on September 11, 2015.6

Family

Carolyn Gay Woodson
Marriage*He married Carolyn Gay Woodson on July 2, 1972 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,6 
Children
  • Donald Lee Dwier4,6
  • Adele Tysone Dwier6

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gene Clayton Craft obituary in the Apr 15, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ruth Craft Dwier obituary in the Jan 15, 1976 edition.
  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 Donald Lee Dwier, Sr. obituary in the Sep 11, 2015 edition.

David Ray Wiley1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 16, 1955, d. July 11, 1984
FatherRay Francis Wiley1,2,3,5,7 b. May 27, 1924, d. March 14, 2011
MotherDorothy Francis Craft1,2,3,5,7 b. November 25, 1923, d. December 20, 2014
     His Social Security Number was 229-72-7284.9 David Ray Wiley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,8 He was born on March 16, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,4,5,6,7,8 He married Susan Starkey Lucas on December 27, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,7 David Ray Wiley died on July 11, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29; Died in a motorcycle-truck accident.9,5,8

Family

Susan Starkey Lucas
Marriage*He married Susan Starkey Lucas on December 27, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,7 

Citations

  1. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Craft Wiley obituary in the Dec 22, 2014 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray Francis Wiley obituary in the Mar 17, 2011 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.