Mildred Lee Walker1,2
F, b. circa 1912
Mildred Lee Walker was born circa 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 As of March 11, 1933,her married name was Yeatts.4 She married Frank Lynworth Yeatts, son of Palmer A. Yeatts and Laura Ellen "Laurena" Sowers, on March 11, 1933 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2
Family | Frank Lynworth Yeatts b. September 11, 1913, d. March 2, 1973 |
Marriage* | Mildred Lee Walker married Frank Lynworth Yeatts, son of Palmer A. Yeatts and Laura Ellen "Laurena" Sowers, on March 11, 1933 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Jean Yeatts Ransom obituary in the Nov 19, 2007 edition.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Ronald Clayton Ransom1,2
M, b. July 25, 1948, d. December 9, 2002
Ronald Clayton Ransom was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 223-64-7352.4 He was born on July 25, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1947.1,2,4 He married Norma Jean Yeatts, daughter of Frank Lynworth Yeatts and Mildred Lee Walker, on May 26, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Ronald Clayton Ransom died on December 9, 2002 at age 54.4
Family | Norma Jean Yeatts b. October 3, 1937, d. November 16, 2007 |
Marriage* | He married Norma Jean Yeatts, daughter of Frank Lynworth Yeatts and Mildred Lee Walker, on May 26, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5393] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Michele Yeatts1,2
F, b. August 24, 1970, d. June 24, 2010
Father | Roger Lee Yeatts1,2 b. March 16, 1941, d. March 25, 2004 |
Mother | Candis Anne Brown1,2 |
Michele Yeatts was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Eastridge.1 She married Reed Eastridge.1 Michele Yeatts was born on August 24, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 She died on June 24, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.2 She Michele Yeatts Eastridge, 39, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 24, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Michele was born in Roanoke, Va., on August 24, 1970, and was preceded in death by her father, Roger L. Yeatts. She is survived by her son, Brooks R. Eastridge; her mother, Candis Brown Yeatts; her brother, R. Darren Yeatts and Charlene Nance; three nieces, Emily, Erin and Ellie Yeatts; her uncles and aunts, the Rev. Marc and Beverly Brown and Cindie and Philip Hayden; and her BFF's, Angie Lewis and Ila Cox. Also surviving are many loving friends and family who will remember her forever. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for her son, Brooks, and donations can be made at any Valley Bank Branch with checks to be made out to Michele Yeatts Eastridge Memorial Fund. A Graveside Service will be held 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with the Rev. Marc Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on June 25, 2010.2
William Alfred Love1,2,3,4
M, b. December 23, 1930, d. April 15, 2016
Father | Alexander "Alex" Love1 b. June 27, 1894, d. April, 1977 |
Mother | Nellie Dorothy Poff1,2 b. September 20, 1900, d. December 15, 1958 |
William Alfred Love was buried at Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.4 He was born on December 23, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on April 15, 2016 at age 85.4
Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nellie Poff Love obituary in the Dec 18, 1958 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5422] Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
James Neal Love1,2,3,4
M, b. November 20, 1932, d. December 2, 1989
Father | Alexander "Alex" Love1,4 b. June 27, 1894, d. April, 1977 |
Mother | Nellie Dorothy Poff1,2,4 b. September 20, 1900, d. December 15, 1958 |
His Social Security Number was 226-38-4515.3 James Neal Love was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on November 20, 1932 at Virginia.3,5,4 He married Brenda Lee Proffitt on July 23, 1988 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 James Neal Love died on December 2, 1989 at age 57.5,3
Family | Brenda Lee Proffitt b. January 29, 1948, d. October 4, 2009 |
Marriage* | James Neal Love married Brenda Lee Proffitt on July 23, 1988 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 |
Citations
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Nellie Poff Love obituary in the Dec 18, 1958 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brenda Lee Love obituary in the Oct 5, 2009 edition.
Artis Edward Thomas1,2,3,4
M, b. August 14, 1915, d. March, 1988
Father | Frank Elic Thomas5,1,3 b. January 28, 1897, d. May 27, 1970 |
Mother | Effie Lena Poff5,1,6,7,3 b. June 28, 1898, d. November 5, 1966 |
His Social Security Number was 227-05-4426.8 Artis Edward Thomas was born on August 14, 1915 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3 He married Lillian Virginia Slagle on October 2, 1936 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2 Artis Edward Thomas and an unknown person were divorced on March 2, 1949 at Smyth Co., Virginia.2 He died in March, 1988 at Louisiana at age 72.8
Family | Lillian Virginia Slagle b. March 25, 1919, d. July 11, 1989 |
Marriage* | Artis Edward Thomas married Lillian Virginia Slagle on October 2, 1936 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S726] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 10.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [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.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Betty Jo Warner obituary in the Nov 15, 2007 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Effie Lena Hammonds obituary in the Nov 7, 1966 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Ethel Eugene Stewart1,2,3,4,5
F, b. December 12, 1896, d. May 24, 1975
Father | Lewis Edwin Stewart1,6,3,4,5 b. January 18, 1871, d. December 18, 1957 |
Mother | Emma Ella Wright1,3,4,5 b. June 26, 1877, d. February 5, 1927 |
Ethel Eugene Stewart was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.2,3,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-48-2956.8 She was born on December 12, 1896 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1897.9,2,3,8,5 As of June 5, 1917,her married name was Sowder.4 She married Jesse Vernon Sowder on June 5, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,7 Ethel Eugene Stewart died on May 24, 1975 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 78.2,3,7 She Died Saturday, May 24, 1975 in Petersburg General Hospital, Mrs. Ethel Stewart Sowder, wife of Jesse V. Sowder of 4140 Driver Rd., Petersburg. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jessica S. Gipe and Mrs. Gilbert C. Martin, both of Petersburg; one granddaughter, Miss Pamela A. Martin, Petersburg; seven sisters, Miss Beatrice Stewart, Mrs. Helen McLeod, Mrs. Gladys Todd, Mrs. Mary Hughson, all of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Alice Mark of Winnipeg, Man., Canada, Mrs. Margaret Hughson of Mays Landing, N.J., Mrs. Lillian Neal of Mundelein, Ill; one brother, Joseph E. Stewart of San Bruno, Calif. Burial in Blandford Cemetery. on May 25, 1975.7
Family | Jesse Vernon Sowder b. September 28, 1893, d. September 25, 1985 |
Marriage* | Ethel Eugene Stewart married Jesse Vernon Sowder on June 5, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,7 |
Children |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S3299] Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S6298] Winnipeg Free Press, From the Lewis Edwin Stewart obituary in the Dec 19, 1957 edition.
- [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ethel Stewart Sowder obituary in the May 25, 1975 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Jessica Lucille Sowder Gipe obituary in the Feb 6, 2002 edition.
- [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Geraldine Sowder Martin obituary in the Mar 27, 2010 edition.
Beatrice A. Stewart1,2
F, b. February 26, 1902
Father | Lewis Edwin Stewart1,2,3 b. January 18, 1871, d. December 18, 1957 |
Mother | Emma Ella Wright1,2 b. June 26, 1877, d. February 5, 1927 |
Beatrice A. Stewart was born on February 26, 1902 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.2
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S6295] Division of Passport Control Consular Registration Applications Department of State, U.S., Consular Registration Applications, 1916-1925.
- [S6298] Winnipeg Free Press, From the Lewis Edwin Stewart obituary in the Dec 19, 1957 edition.
Gladys Virginia Stewart1,2
F, b. December 9, 1904, d. 1991
Father | Lewis Edwin Stewart1,2,3 b. January 18, 1871, d. December 18, 1957 |
Mother | Emma Ella Wright1,2 b. June 26, 1877, d. February 5, 1927 |
Her married name was Todd.3 Gladys Virginia Stewart married Rchard Todd.3,4 Gladys Virginia Stewart was born on December 9, 1904 at Burtrum, Todd Co., Minnesota.2 She died in 1991 at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.5
Family | Rchard Todd b. 1895, d. 1985 |
Marriage* | Gladys Virginia Stewart married Rchard Todd.3,4 |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S6295] Division of Passport Control Consular Registration Applications Department of State, U.S., Consular Registration Applications, 1916-1925.
- [S6298] Winnipeg Free Press, From the Lewis Edwin Stewart obituary in the Dec 19, 1957 edition.
- [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ethel Stewart Sowder obituary in the May 25, 1975 edition.
- [S13657] Victory Memorial Park, British Columbia, Canada, online www.findagrave.com.
Joseph Edward Stewart1,2,3,4
M, b. February 14, 1910, d. January 12, 1990
Father | Lewis Edwin Stewart1,3,5 b. January 18, 1871, d. December 18, 1957 |
Mother | Emma Ella Wright1,3 b. June 26, 1877, d. February 5, 1927 |
His Social Security Number was 552-34-3280.6 Joseph Edward Stewart married Winnifred Ann Bird.7,8 Joseph Edward Stewart was born on February 14, 1910 at Proctor, St. Louis Co., Minnesota.2,6,3,4 He died on January 12, 1990 at San Mateo Co., California, at age 79.6,2
Family | Winnifred Ann Bird b. October 2, 1910, d. December 19, 1986 |
Marriage* | Joseph Edward Stewart married Winnifred Ann Bird.7,8 |
Children |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
- [S6295] Division of Passport Control Consular Registration Applications Department of State, U.S., Consular Registration Applications, 1916-1925.
- [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.
- [S6298] Winnipeg Free Press, From the Lewis Edwin Stewart obituary in the Dec 19, 1957 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S6030] RG 85. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956.
Wilburn Curtis Vest1,2,3,4
M, b. November 14, 1922, d. December 1, 2023
Father | Arlie Grant Vest5,1,6,7,8,4 b. July 3, 1901, d. January 17, 1975 |
Mother | Georgia Myrtle Long5,6,7,8,4 b. September 28, 1900, d. November 9, 1993 |
Wilburn Curtis Vest was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He Wilburn Curtis Vest, 101, of Princeton, was called to his eternal home, Friday evening, December 1, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was the first son of the late Arley G. & Myrtle Long Vest. He served his country in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1939 until 1941. He then served with the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 until 1945, serving on several islands in the South Pacific. After the war, he served with the WV Army National Guard from 1963 until 1966. He retired from the U.S. Postal service with 33 years of service. Wilburn was a faithful member of the First Church of God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton. He was a kind and generous man, greatly loved by his family. He outlived all his siblings; brothers Hobert & Denny, a sister Arlistine, along with two sons who preceded him in death, Dale & Ronnie. Those left to cherish his memory, he loving and devoted wife of 78 years, Eula Mae Yost Vest, 3 sons, Don & wife Sandra of Maiden, NC, Allen & wife Connie of Princeton, and William “Bill” & wife Vella of Cool Ridge, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren & two great great grandchildren. Military Graveside Service will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton.4 He was born on November 14, 1922 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Eula Mae Yost circa 1945.4 Wilburn Curtis Vest died on December 1, 2023 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 101.4
Family | Eula Mae Yost b. February 6, 1926 |
Marriage* | Wilburn Curtis Vest married Eula Mae Yost circa 1945.4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Arlie G. Vest obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [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.
- [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Wilburn Curtis Vest obituary.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia A. Wadford obituary in the Sep 3, 1995 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia Myrtle Vest obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dale Eugene Vest obituary in the Feb 23, 2007 edition.
- [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the James Ronald Vest obituary.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Georgia Arlistene Vest1,2,3,4
F, b. November 6, 1923, d. September 1, 1995
Father | Arlie Grant Vest1,9,5,3,6,7,8,2 b. July 3, 1901, d. January 17, 1975 |
Mother | Georgia Myrtle Long1,5,3,6,7,8,2 b. September 28, 1900, d. November 9, 1993 |
Her Social Security Number was 578-22-3755.10 Georgia Arlistene Vest was buried at West Side Baptist Church Cemetery, West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina.11,6 She was born on November 6, 1923 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,11,2,4,6 As of April 16, 1944,her married name was Wadford.2 She married Edward Munro Wadford on April 16, 1944 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.9,12,2,6,13 Georgia Arlistene Vest died on September 1, 1995 at West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 71.10,11,6 She Mrs. Georgia A. Wadford, 71, of 100 Asbury Lane, West Columbia, died Friday, Sept. 1, 1995. Born in Cambria, Va., she was a daughter of the late Arlie G. and Georgia M. Long Vest. She formerly lived in Princeton, but resided in West Columbia since 1946, and was a member of the Pineview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Wadford. Survivors include four daughters, Joyce “Jo” W. Gardner of West Columbia, Valree W. Wooten of South Congaree, Carol Ray Smith and Charleen. W. Oakley, both of Lexington; two sons, Daniel E. Wadford of Salisbury, N C. and Stephen G. Wadford of Lexington; two brothers, Wilburn C. Vest of Princeton and Denny D. Vest of Christiansburg, Va; 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Burial will be at West Side Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 3, 1995.6
Family | Edward Munro Wadford b. September 28, 1923, d. August 28, 1963 |
Marriage* | Georgia Arlistene Vest married Edward Munro Wadford on April 16, 1944 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.9,12,2,6,13 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia A. Wadford obituary in the Sep 3, 1995 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Georgia Myrtle Vest obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
- [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Wilburn Curtis Vest obituary.
- [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Arlie G. Vest obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S8795] West Side Baptist Church Cemetery, Lexington Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S5787] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965.
- [S1618] State, The, From the Edward M. Wadford obituary in the Aug 29, 1963 edition.
- [S13678] Summersett Funeral Home, online www.summersettfuneralhome.com, From the Daniel Edward Wadford obituary.