Bruce Benjamin Angell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 20, 1956, d. February 27, 2021
FatherWoodrow Wilson Angell1,2,3,6,5 b. October 13, 1910, d. June 17, 1998
MotherBeatrice Irene Holland1,2,3,6,5 b. December 12, 1921, d. April 1, 2001
     Bruce Benjamin Angell Bruce Benjamin Angell, age 64 of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born April 20, 1956, the son of the late Wilson and Beatrice Angell. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Angell and Tracy Angell. Surviving are his son, “the pride and joy of his life” Alex Angell; spouse, Sue Angell; sisters and brothers, Mona Wright (Frank), Wayne Angell (Faye), Jean Jones (Vernon), Betty Jo Shively (Billy), Thomas Angell (Myra), Sarah Heckman (Dan), Stelia Wilbourne (Mark); mother-in-law, Ruth Nichols; sisters-in-law, Sharon Angell and Trish Angle (Scott); also many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Private graveside services will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery.5 He was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 20, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Susan Lynette "Sue" Nichols, daughter of Gordon Ezeliel Nichols and Ruth Isabelle Wright, on May 7, 1977 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3 Bruce Benjamin Angell died on February 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 64.5

Family

Susan Lynette "Sue" Nichols
Marriage*He married Susan Lynette "Sue" Nichols, daughter of Gordon Ezeliel Nichols and Ruth Isabelle Wright, on May 7, 1977 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3 
Child
  • Alexander Nicholas "Alex" Angell5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Holland Angell obituary in the Apr 3, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Johnny Morris Angell obituary in the May 16, 2018 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Bruce Benjamin Angell obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Wilson Angell obituary in the Jun 19, 1998 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.

Ruby Bell Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 7, 1919, d. March 27, 1928
FatherThomas Alfred Yeatts Sr.1,6,2,3,5 b. March 15, 1851, d. July 27, 1927
MotherMary Ollie Blackwell1,6,2,3,5 b. April 18, 1886, d. April 19, 1924
     Ruby Bell Yeatts was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), on the gravel access road, located between houses 2121 and 2115 Cannaday School Road, Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 7, 1919 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 She died on March 27, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 8.1,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 99, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S1357] Georgia Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Wright Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joe Paul Yeatts obituary in the Apr 24, 2000 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James D. Yeatts obituary in the Jun 9, 2014 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Jerold Wayne Shepherd Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 22, 1955, d. June 6, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 223-92-2915.4 Jerold Wayne Shepherd Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on December 22, 1955 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Carolyn Ann Thompson, daughter of Gratton Howard Thompson Jr. and Lelia Edna Collins, on November 26, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.1 Jerold Wayne Shepherd Jr. died on June 6, 1978 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 22; Died in an auto accident.3,5

Family

Carolyn Ann Thompson
Marriage*He married Carolyn Ann Thompson, daughter of Gratton Howard Thompson Jr. and Lelia Edna Collins, on November 26, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.1 
Child
  • Terri Shepherd6

Citations

  1. [S935] VA Montgomery Co., Register 6, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna C. Thompson obituary in the Jan 3, 1994 edition.

Carol Lewis Earles1,2,3

F, b. November 12, 1952, d. November 19, 2005
     Carol Lewis Earles was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 12, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,4,3 As of January 4, 1973,her married name was Dangerfield.1 She married James Rex Dangerfield, son of James Tazwell Dangerfield and Elena Pearl "Lena" Eanes, on January 4, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Carol Lewis Earles and James Rex Dangerfield were divorced on June 2, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Carol Lewis Earles died on November 19, 2005 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 53.4,3 She Carol Lewis Earles, 53, of Richmond, formerly of Christiansburg, Va., died Saturday, November 19, 2005. Carol was born November 12, 1952, in Radford, Va. She was the loving daughter of the late James L. Earles, Sr. Carol was a Registered Nurse at VCU, Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, and she retired August, 2001. She was a life long member of the Cambria Baptist Church in Christiansburg, Va. Surviving are her mother, Jean Britt Earles of Christiansburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Kristen Dangerfield Gutzmer and Christopher David Gutzmer of Richmond; her beloved granddaughters, Hailey Nicole Gutzmer and Lyndsey Michelle Gutzmer of Richmond; her brother, James L. Earles, Jr. of Roanoke; nieces, Katherine Susan Earles, Kendall Christine Earles; a nephew, James Kirkwood Earles of Roanoke; her uncle and aunt, Kenneth and Jean Britt of Christiansburg; and her dear friend for many years, Sue S. Dudley of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel in Christiansburg, with Dr. Thomas G. Harvey officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The Earles family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. on November 21, 2005.3

Family

James Rex Dangerfield
Marriage*She married James Rex Dangerfield, son of James Tazwell Dangerfield and Elena Pearl "Lena" Eanes, on January 4, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Carol Lewis Earles and James Rex Dangerfield were divorced on June 2, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Kristen Dangerfield3

Citations

  1. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Lewis Earles obituary in the Nov 21, 2005 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Waitman Lindsay Bell1,2,3

M, b. October 23, 1922, d. February 4, 2001
FatherLindsey Alfred Bell1,4,3 b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
MotherMary Ellen Poff1,4,3 b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1623.5 Waitman Lindsay Bell was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 23, 1922 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Ann "Anna" Cherry on March 16, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Waitman Lindsay Bell died on February 4, 2001 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 78.5,2 He BELL, Waitman Lindsay, 78, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the U.S. Army, was retired from Hercules with 23 years of service and was a member of the First Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Anna C. Bell of Dublin; three sons, Jerry L. Bell of Willis, Danny L. Bell, Sr. and David L. Bell, both of Christiansburg; two daughters, Deborah A. Bell and Lisa G. Hodge, both of Dublin; two brothers, George Bell and Benjamin Bell, both of Christiansburg; three sisters, Linda Palmer and Barbara Capozzi, both of Christiansburg, and Ileta Scott of Salem; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Edward L. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin, where members of VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford and all other times at the home of a daughter, Lisa and Perry Hodge, 5984 Anderson Avenue, Dublin, Va. on February 6, 2001.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 413, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 186, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Ann "Anna" Cherry
Marriage*Waitman Lindsay Bell married Ann "Anna" Cherry on March 16, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Jerry L. Bell2
  • Danny L. Bell Sr.2
  • David L. Bell2
  • Deborah A. Bell2
  • Lisa G. Bell2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waitman Lindsay Bell obituary in the Feb 6, 2001 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.

Linda Elizabeth Bell1,2,3,4

F, b. April 24, 1924, d. July 19, 2020
FatherLindsey Alfred Bell1,5,4 b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
MotherMary Ellen Poff1,5,4 b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
     Linda Elizabeth Bell was born on April 24, 1924 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Palmer.4 She married Albert Sidney Palmer, son of Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer and Minnie Lee Nolley, on February 20, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7,8 Linda Elizabeth Bell died on July 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 96.8 She Linda Bell Palmer, 96, of Christiansburg, passed from this world into the heavenly realms on Sunday, July 19, 2020, singing and dancing as her welcoming party awaited. A. Sidney Palmer standing at the gate alongside Ricky Palmer (her #1 son), and all of her brothers, sisters, and many, many friends! What a life…how do you sum up 96 years on this earth?!? Beloved beautician, deal hunter extraordinaire, life enthusiast, people person, hard worker, horse lover, foster parent, God's servant, dedicated wife, loving mother, amazing Mema, reliable friend… how do you remember Linda? Our most sincere love and appreciation to her caregivers, Debbie, Jean, Pam, Monica, Penny, and Sheila, and all those that have helped before. We could not have done it without you. on July 22, 2020.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 413, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 186, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Albert Sidney Palmer b. August 21, 1924, d. April 25, 1997
Marriage*Linda Elizabeth Bell married Albert Sidney Palmer, son of Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer and Minnie Lee Nolley, on February 20, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Lewis Bell obituary in the Jul 23, 2004 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waitman Lindsay Bell obituary in the Feb 6, 2001 edition.
  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. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Sidney Palmer obituary in the Apr 26, 1997 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Bell Palmer obituary in the Jul 22, 2020 edition.
  9. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ricky Bruce Palmer obituary.

Mary Frances Bell1,2,3

F, b. April 7, 1933, d. November 16, 1998
FatherLindsey Alfred Bell1,4,3 b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
MotherMary Ellen Poff1,4,3 b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-6065.5 Mary Frances Bell was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Price.2 She married Unknown Price.2 Mary Frances Bell was born on April 7, 1933 at Virginia.5,3 As of May 15, 1981,her married name was Brammer.3 She married Ernest Leslie Brammer on May 15, 1981 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Mary Frances Bell died on November 16, 1998 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 65.2,5 She BRAMMER, Mary Frances Bell Price, 65, of Dublin, passed away Monday, November 16, 1998 at her home. She is survived by one son, Randy Price, Dublin; two daughters, Kitty Burdette, Dublin, Jewell Covey, Forrest; grandchildren, Matthew Dobbins, Dublin, Kate Joe Colley, Forrest, Va., and Andrew Burdette, Dublin; stepgrandchildren, Randy Burdette, Claytor Lake, Robin Burdette, Dublin, Sandy Beeken, Radford, and Beth Burdette, Shawsville; brothers, Waitman Bell, Dublin, George Bell, Ben Bell both of Christiansburg; sisters, Linda Palmer, Barbara Capozzi both of Christiansburg, Ileta Scott, Salem; her lifelong friend, Deloris Mills, Fairlawn; 22 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, at the Dublin Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Neal Wood and the Rv. David Hoagland. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg where the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on November 17, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 186, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Unknown Price
Marriage*Mary Frances Bell married Unknown Price.2 
Child
  • Randy Price2

Family 2

Ernest Leslie Brammer
Marriage*Mary Frances Bell married Ernest Leslie Brammer on May 15, 1981 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Lewis Bell obituary in the Jul 23, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Frances Bell Price Brammer obituary in the Nov 17, 1998 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.

Benjamin Henry "Ben" Bell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 11, 1940, d. January 31, 2010
FatherLindsey Alfred Bell1,5 b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
MotherMary Ellen Poff1,5 b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
     Benjamin Henry "Ben" Bell was born on August 11, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 He married Connie Sue Burgess on August 25, 1961 at Radford, Virginia.3,5 Benjamin Henry "Ben" Bell died on January 31, 2010 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,6 He Benjamin Henry Bell, 69, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at his home. He was a retired employee of Hercules. Survivors include his wife, Connie Burgess Bell, of Christiansburg; daughter, Tammy Sue Bell, of Christiansburg; two grandchildren, David Lucas Reece and Lindsay Nicole Reece, both of Christiansburg; three sisters and brother-inlaw, Ileta Scott, of Salem, Linda Palmer, of Christiansburg, and Barbara and Rocco Capozzi, of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Mullins Funeral Home with Pastor Cameron Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made In the Memory of Alex Kanode, Pathway Christian Academy, 1550 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The Bell family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. on February 1, 2010.3

Family

Connie Sue Burgess
Marriage*He married Connie Sue Burgess on August 25, 1961 at Radford, Virginia.3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Lewis Bell obituary in the Jul 23, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waitman Lindsay Bell obituary in the Feb 6, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Benjamin Henry Bell obituary in the Feb 1, 2010 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tammy Sue Bell obituary in the Apr 17, 2014 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.