Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Bowles1,2,3

F, b. September 21, 1951, d. August 4, 2020
     Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Bowles was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 21, 1951 at Wythe Co., Virginia.1,3 As of September 23, 1972,her married name was Layman.1 She married David Jett Layman Sr., son of Clarence Jett Layman and Dorothy Elizabeth Wood, on September 23, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Bowles died on August 4, 2020 at Virginia at age 68.2 She Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Layman, 68, of Roanoke, Va., was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was a loving wife and mother, a servant of the Lord for many years and loved teaching the youth for many years at Green Ridge Baptist Church where she was a member and never met a stranger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Doris Bowles; granddaughter, Zoe Sawyer; and brother, Butchie Bowles. Becky is survived by her loving husband, David J. Layman Sr; son, David J. Layman, Jr. and wife, Jenesse; daughter, Kimberly D. Sawyer and husband, Robert; mother-in-law, Dorothy Wood Layman; five grandchildren, Dillon J. Layman, Conner D. Layman, Ethan J. Layman, Michael C. Layman, and Davey J. Layman; three brothers, James G. Bowles and wife, Lorraine, Martin Dale Bowles, and Terry Dean Bowles; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Mary Spencer, Michael W. Layman, Bettie Ann Counts and husband, Robert, and Rebecca Kelley; and numerous other relatives and friends. A private funeral service will be held at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Eddie Crabtree officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 6, 2020.2

Family

David Jett Layman Sr.
Marriage*She married David Jett Layman Sr., son of Clarence Jett Layman and Dorothy Elizabeth Wood, on September 23, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • David Jett Layman Jr.4,2
  • Kimberly Dawn Layman2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rebecca Lynn Layman obituary in the Aug 6, 2020 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Jett Layman obituary in the Feb 23, 2001 edition.

John Clifton Kelley1,2,3,4

M, b. October 8, 1964, d. December 9, 2019
     John Clifton Kelley John Clifton Kelley, age 55, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed peacefully to his final reward on Monday, December 9, 2019, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Pauline Elizabeth Kelley; his father, M. A. Kelley; his brother, Lonnie Kelley; his father-in-law, C. J. Layman; and his niece, Amanda Layman Bradbury. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rebecca Layman Kelley; his sons, Jack Bennett of Roanoke, Jakob Kelley and his girlfriend, Kelsie Young, of Troutville, Joshua Kelley and his girlfriend, Christie Jones; and by his daughter, Sara Kelley. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Wilkerson; his brothers, Phillip "Bumpy" Kelley and Donnie Kelley; his sister, Debra Andrews; his sister-in-law, Carol Kelley; his aunt, Patsy Moore; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Layman; his sister-in-law, Mary Spencer; brother-and sister-in-law, David J. Layman Sr. and Rebecca Layman; his brother-in-law, Michael W. Layman; his sister and brother-in-law, Bettie Ann Counts and Robert A. Counts; numerous nephews and nieces; a great-niece, several great-nephews, and many cousins.3 He was born on October 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He married Rebecca Jane Layman, daughter of Clarence Jett Layman and Dorothy Elizabeth Wood, on October 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 John Clifton Kelley died on December 9, 2019 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 55.3

Family

Rebecca Jane Layman
Marriage*He married Rebecca Jane Layman, daughter of Clarence Jett Layman and Dorothy Elizabeth Wood, on October 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Jett Layman obituary in the Feb 23, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S12540] Botetourt Funeral Home, online www.botetourtfuneralhome.com, From the John Clifton Kelley obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Elizabeth Wood Layman obituary in the Dec 21, 2022 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Elizabeth Kelley obituary in the Jun 30, 2000 edition.

Pauline Elizabeth Kelley1,2,3

F, b. June 28, 2000, d. June 28, 2000
FatherJohn Clifton Kelley1,4,2,5 b. October 8, 1964, d. December 9, 2019
MotherRebecca Jane Layman1,4,2,5
     Pauline Elizabeth Kelley was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on June 28, 2000 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on June 28, 2000 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 She KELLEY, Pauline Elizabeth, infant, of Buchanan, passed into Jesus' loving embrace on Wednesday, June 28, 2000. Survivors include her parents, John C. and Rebecca L. Kelley; brothers, Jack Randall Bennett and Jakob C. Kelley, all of Buchanan; maternal grandparents, Clarence J. and Dorothy W. Layman of Roanoke; paternal grandparents, M. A. Kelley and Mary P. Wilkerson of Troutville; and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. on June 30, 2000.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Jett Layman obituary in the Feb 23, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Elizabeth Kelley obituary in the Jun 30, 2000 edition.
  3. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Elizabeth Wood Layman obituary in the Dec 21, 2022 edition.
  5. [S12540] Botetourt Funeral Home, online www.botetourtfuneralhome.com, From the John Clifton Kelley obituary.

Ida Louise Beles1

F, b. March 1, 1920
     Ida Louise Beles was born on March 1, 1920 at Virginia.1 As of June 23, 1969,her married name was Layman.1 She married Henry Harrison Layman, son of Everetts Clarence Layman and Sadie Thelma Ridinger, on June 23, 1969 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1

Family

Henry Harrison Layman b. August 21, 1925, d. April 14, 2002
Marriage*Ida Louise Beles married Henry Harrison Layman, son of Everetts Clarence Layman and Sadie Thelma Ridinger, on June 23, 1969 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 30, 1936, d. March 2, 2001
FatherEveretts Clarence Layman7,8,1,9,3 b. December 13, 1890, d. December 29, 1970
MotherSadie Thelma Ridinger7,8,1,9,3 b. November 9, 1897, d. September 13, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 230-44-6324.10 Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,6 He was born on March 30, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.10,1,2,3,5 He married Marcella Layvonne Eller on October 17, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman and Marcella Layvonne Eller were divorced on May 17, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman married Betty Jean Carroll on November 21, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman and Betty Jean Carroll were divorced on June 25, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman married Rosalie Virginia Delauder on August 31, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,11 Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman died on March 2, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.10,1,4 He LAYMAN, Jimmie Burton, 64, of Roanoke, went to his Heavenly home on Friday March 2, 2001. He was born March 30, 1936 in New Castle. He worked for the City of Roanoke for 36 years retiring as Director of Parks and Recreation and was also Market Clerk of Downtown Roanoke. He was a Past Master of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163 A.F. & A.M, Past Master of Webber High Twelve Masonic Lodge # 282 A.F. & A.M., Past Master of Mountain Lodge #140, treasurer of High Twelve Masonic Lodge #282 A.F. & A.M., treasurer of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163 A.F. & A.M., Associate Patron of Williamson Road Order of Eastern Star #119, Past District Deputy Grand Master, a member of Grand Lodge Committee on Work, Past Patron of Williamson Road #119 O.E.S., member of Melrose Lodge #139, member of Big Lick #212 Allied Masonic Degrees, member of the Research Lodge. He was the son of the late Everetts Clarence Layman and Sadie Ridinger Layman. He was preceded in death by sister and brothers, Virginia L. Yancey, Harry T. Layman, Paul L. Layman, J. Allen Layman, Richard E. Layman, Clarence J. Layman. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie V. Layman; and one brother, Henry Layman and wife, Ida; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Layman, Jean Morgan and husband, Charles of Mount Airy, N.C., Kathy Delauder, Alexandria; brother-in-law, Ron Delauder; mother-in-law, Edith Delauder, Belington, W.Va; son, Larry L. Layman and wife, Doris; daughter, Dixie Hogan and husband, Darin; one grandchild, Justin Andrew Hogan; nieces and nephews, Mary Spencer, Fredericksburg, David Layman, Sr., and Rebecca Layman, Roanoke, Michael Layman, Roanoke, Bettie Ann Counts and Robert Counts, Unionville, Rebecca Kelley and John Kelley, Buchanan, Angie Layman, Dawn Potter and Matt Potter, and Laura Layman, Roanoke, Millie Harrison, New Castle, David Layman, Jr., Kimberly Layman, Robert Counts, Ronald Counts, Katie Counts, Blair Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Randy Bennett, Jakob Kelley, Nicholas Layman, Amanda Layman, Jessica Layman, Valerie and Carlton Moses, Phillip and Angie Layman, Paul Welch and Linda, Susan Cho, Sharon and Gary Greer, Robert Layman, Russell Layman, Bill Tacy; and many other loving relatives and friends. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on March 5, 2001.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 360, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Marcella Layvonne Eller
Marriage*Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman married Marcella Layvonne Eller on October 17, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.5 
Divorce* Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman and Marcella Layvonne Eller were divorced on May 17, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Family 2

Betty Jean Carroll
Marriage*Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman married Betty Jean Carroll on November 21, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman and Betty Jean Carroll were divorced on June 25, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Family 3

Rosalie Virginia Delauder b. November 27, 1946, d. May 8, 2023
Marriage*Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman married Rosalie Virginia Delauder on August 31, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,11 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmie Burton Layman obituary in the Mar 5, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Jett Layman obituary in the Feb 23, 2001 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Harrison Layman obituary in the Apr 16, 2002 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosalie V. Layman obituary in the May 10, 2023 edition.

Rosalie Virginia Delauder1,2,3

F, b. November 27, 1946, d. May 8, 2023
     Rosalie Virginia Delauder was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on November 27, 1946 at West Virginia.2,3 As of August 31, 1985,her married name was Layman.2 She married Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman, son of Everetts Clarence Layman and Sadie Thelma Ridinger, on August 31, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Rosalie Virginia Delauder died on May 8, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.3 She Rosalie V. Layman, 76, of Salem, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1946, to the late Everett Delauder and Edith Delauder of Belington, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Layman. Rosalie is survived by her daughter, Dixie Greer (Steven) of Salem; grandchildren, Justin Hogan and Aaron Hogan; sisters, Wilma Jean Morgan (Charles) of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Kathleen Delauder of Roanoke; and brother, Ronald Delauder (Karen) of Gretna, Va. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on May 10, 2023.3

Family

Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman b. March 30, 1936, d. March 2, 2001
Marriage*She married Jimmie Burton "Bear" Layman, son of Everetts Clarence Layman and Sadie Thelma Ridinger, on August 31, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmie Burton Layman obituary in the Mar 5, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosalie V. Layman obituary in the May 10, 2023 edition.

Harry Edward Davis1,2

M, b. December 17, 1898, d. October 3, 1958
     Harry Edward Davis was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 17, 1898 at Rowley, Buchanan Co., Iowa.3 He married Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Ridinger, daughter of Henry Jahile Ridinger and Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett, on February 21, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Harry Edward Davis died on October 3, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.3

Family

Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Ridinger b. November 12, 1892, d. May 22, 1964
Marriage*He married Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Ridinger, daughter of Henry Jahile Ridinger and Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett, on February 21, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.