Person Page - 1943

     Russell Coy Weaver was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3830.⁷ He was born on February 28, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,4 He married Virginia Margaret Angell on November 6, 1932 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.^8,3,4 Russell Coy Weaver died on February 20, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,4

     Virginia Margaret Angell was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-64-7177.⁴ She was born on November 16, 1911 at Virginia.^4,5 As of November 6, 1932,her married name was Weaver.² She married Russell Coy Weaver, son of William Lee Weaver and Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, on November 6, 1932 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.^3,2,6 Virginia Margaret Angell died on December 21, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,3 She WEAVER , Virginia A., 84, of Roanoke County, died Thursday, December 21, 1995 in a local hospital. She was the widow of Russell C. Weaver, a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and was retired from Roanoke County Schools Food Service. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Coy L. and Deanna H. Weaver, Roanoke Co; daughters and son-in-law, Judy and Roger Furrow, High Point, N.C., Lois Weaver, New York City; five grandchildren, Sherri Musselman, Oregon City, Ore., Lee Weaver, Jr., Houston, Texas, Code Sizemore, Roanoke, Tad Furrow, Arlington, Wendy Furrow, High Point, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 24, 1995, with the Rev. Jerry L. Cloninger, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Gearheart Cemetery, Roanoke County. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Family Service of Roanoke Valley, 3208 Hershberger Road, N. W., P. O. Box 6600, Roanoke, Va. 24017, or to the Mt. Pleasant Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. on December 23, 1995.³

     Coy Lee Weaver was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 27, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Deanna Joy Hedrick on June 12, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Coy Lee Weaver died on May 19, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁵ He Coy L. Weaver, February 27, 1935 - May 19, 2022. Coy L. Weaver, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Virginia Weaver, and his sister, Judy Furrow. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Deanna Weaver; his children, Sherri Musselman, Lee Weaver (Anita), and Codé Sizemore (Steve); grandchildren, Ty Musselman, Carson Patton, Parker Sizemore, Maddux Sizemore, and Brandon Weaver; and his sister, Lois Weaver. Coy served in the United States Air Force and retired from the City of Roanoke. He enjoyed his ham radio, woodworking, golf, and spending time with his grandchildren and all his four-legged companions. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church for more than 60 years where he served as an elder. Burial will follow at the Gearheart Family Cemetery. on May 23, 2022.⁵

     Judith Ann "Judy" Weaver Judith Ann Weaver Furrow, 78 of Moneta, Virginia passed away on October 14, 2018. Judy was born in Roanoke on July 16, 1940, daughter of the late Russell and Virginia Weaver. She was raised in the Mount Pleasant area, graduating from William Byrd High School. She earned her B.S. in Education from Radford University and taught elementary school for a couple of years prior to dedicating her life to her family and raising her children. She also found time to continue teaching by offering tutoring services and to pursue her love of crafts by opening a miniatures shop. Later in life, she and her husband Roger fulfilled their dream of planting a vineyard and opening a winery where she spent her retirement years. Judy was active in the Smith Mountain Lake area through her membership in Girls Raised In The South (GRITS) and the Smith Mountain Lake Area Wine Club. Judy loved gardening, all types of crafts and cooking, but mostly enjoyed spending special moments with her family. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Roger Furrow; her son Tad Furrow, wife Rebecca; daughter Wendy Furrow-Scott, husband Donald and three very special grandchildren Ryan, Nathan and Tura. She is also survived by her brother Coy Weaver, wife Deanna and her sister Lois Weaver, partner Peggy Shaw.⁴ She was born on July 16, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Roger Wayne Furrow, son of Roy Everett Furrow and Alberta Susan Meador, on June 30, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 30, 1962,her married name was Furrow.² Judith Ann "Judy" Weaver died on October 14, 2018 at Virginia at age 78.⁴

     Marvin Coy Weaver was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on February 25, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,1,2 He died on October 24, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 5; Died from influenza.^3,5,2

     Gertrude Evelyn Weaver was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on June 11, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of July 10, 1945,her married name was Lester.¹ She married Robert Basil Lester on July 10, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Gertrude Evelyn Weaver died on December 3, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 96.^7,3 She Gertrude Evelyn Weaver Lester, 96, of Wirtz, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. Gertrude was born on June 11, 1916, in Roanoke to William and Blanche Weaver. Gertrude grew up in Roanoke. She graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in Roanoke in 1937. After high school, she attended Radford College in Radford, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1940. Gertrude taught at Mount Pleasant Elementary School in Roanoke County for 37 years. Gertrude married Robert Basil Lester in July 1945, in Roanoke. They were married for 40 years. Gertrude was a member of The Retired Teachers Association. She was a lifetime member of Parent Teachers Association. She was also a member of the Writers Club; she enjoyed writing poems and short stories. She received many certificates for her poems from World of Poetry. Gertrude loved time spent with family and friends, Virginia Tech football games, trips, antiquing and holidays. Gertrude is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Pat and Shirley Lester of Chesapeake, Mike and Mary Lester of Smith Mountain Lake; her grandchildren, Christopher (Chris) and Nicholas (Nick) Lester; her great-grandchild, Dorian Lester; and nieces and nephews and other relatives. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, William and Blanche Weaver; her brothers, Roy, Hubert, Lawrence, Eugene, Russell, Marvin and Eldridge Weaver; sisters, Martha Anne Weaver, Minnie Johnson and Mildred Martin. The family is so appreciative of the help and support of Shelby Howell, Chris Lester, Megan Flora, Allen Perry, Sharlea Blair, Bonnie Nunley, Linda Arnold, Ynell Brumfield, Stephanie Smith, Brenda Gardner, April Gray, Debbie Workman and Patty Beasley. We would also like to thank the following facilities for their care and support, Superior Pheasant Ridge, Village of Pheasant Ridge, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Springtree Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Medi Home Health, Medi Home Health and Hospice Franklin County and Smith Mountain Lake Memory Care Unit Runk & Pratt. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Friday, December 7, 2012, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 318 W. Church Avenue, Roanoke, with the Rev. Michael Kent officiating. The family will be greeting friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Burial will follow the funeral in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Flowers are appreciated, however anyone wanting to make a donation in Gertrude's name, please consider Salvation Army, Belmont Baptist Church or Vinton Baptist Church. on December 6, 2012.³

     Robert Basil Lester was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 15, 1917 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Gertrude Evelyn Weaver, daughter of William Lee Weaver and Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, on July 10, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Basil Lester died on May 15, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^1,5

     Mildred Oneta Weaver was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-14-5329.⁷ She was born on October 16, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 As of December 31, 1938,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Lewis Kerford Martin on December 31, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mildred Oneta Weaver died on October 13, 1979 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 59.^1,3,8

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-0630.⁵ Lewis Kerford Martin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on January 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Mildred Oneta Weaver, daughter of William Lee Weaver and Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, on December 31, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lewis Kerford Martin died on April 17, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,3,4

     Martha Ann Weaver was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on April 8, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 She died on July 13, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4

     Eldridge Ray Weaver was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His inscription reads "Killed in action, 119th Infantry, 30TH Division Normandy France, Gone but Not Forgotten."⁴ He was born on August 7, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Elsie Muriel Farmer on August 22, 1943 at Orange, Orange Co., Virginia.¹ Eldridge Ray Weaver died on July 27, 1944 at France at age 20; Died in WWII.^1,4

     Elsie Muriel Farmer was buried at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, 18303 Allen Road, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.² She was born on May 31, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.² As of August 22, 1943,her married name was Weaver.¹ She married Eldridge Ray Weaver, son of William Lee Weaver and Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, on August 22, 1943 at Orange, Orange Co., Virginia.¹ As of 1949,her married name was Nowakowski.² Elsie Muriel Farmer married Joseph J. Nowakowski in 1949 at Michigan.² Elsie Muriel Farmer died on March 2, 1996 at Wyandotte, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 74.²

     Howell D. Hutchinson was born on October 9, 1923 at Virginia.³ He married Bonnie Sue Epperly, daughter of Leon Alden Epperly Sr. and Nora Frances DeWease, on September 2, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-70-5818.⁴ Linda Darlene Epperly was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 17501 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^5,6 She was born on January 30, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of November 11, 1967,her married name was Huffman.⁵ She married Richard Allen Huffman Sr. on November 11, 1967 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina.^1,5 Linda Darlene Epperly died on September 21, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^4,5,6 She Linda Darlene Huffman, age 59 of Schertz passed away on September 21, 2007 in Salem, VA. She was born on January 30, 1948 in Roanoke, VA. Linda is survived by her husband, Richard Allen Huffman who she married on November 11, 1967 in Roxboro, NC. The Air Force moved them to Randolph Air Force Base in 1974. They have lived in Schertz since moving to Texas. Linda is also survived by sons, Richard Allen Huffman, Jr. & wife, Tracy, Cibolo, Jeffrey Scott Huffman & wife, Lynda, Schertz; sister, Bonnie Hutchison and her children, Daniel & Brent; other sisters & brothers, Pearl, Peggy, Sidney, Jimmy and Kenny, grandchildren, Ashley N. Huffman, Taylor M. Huffman, Joshua A. Huffman, Kristina R. Huffman, Justin A. Richardson. Linda was an LVN and spent her life helping others. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. on September 27, 2007.⁵