William Edward Johnston1,2,3,4

M, b. January 14, 1876, d. December 21, 1953
     William Edward Johnston was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 14, 1876 at Table Rock, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Vergilia Mae Cole, daughter of Ballard Lucian Cole and Virginia Ellen Bailey, on August 24, 1904 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 William Edward Johnston William Eddward Johnston, 77, of Lanark, died at 9:30 a.m. today in a local hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks. Born Jan. 14, 1876 at Table Rock, he was a son of the late William and Virginia Kidwell Johnston. His wife, who survives, was the former Virgilia Mae Cole. A retired coal miner, he was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 7086 and a member of God's Tabnernacle Church at Lanark. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four daughters; Mrs. Garnet Davis and Mrs. Ruby Douglas, both of Charleston, and Mrs. Opal Biggs and Mrs. Esther Gill, both of Lanark; two sons, Cecil, of Beckley, amd Carl, of Belle; four sisters, Mrs. Norah Lawson, of Lanark, Mrs. Wristle Carper and Mrs. Maude Milliner, both of Beckley, and Mrs. Virgie Plumb, of Calloway Heights; two brothers, Walter, of Grandview, and Wayman, of Calloway Heights. Twenty-three grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. The body is at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements. on December 21, 1953.4 He died on December 21, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 254, District 178, Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 346, District 165, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1910Coal mine foreman2
1920Coal mine laborer6

Family

Vergilia Mae Cole b. May 14, 1882, d. October 11, 1958
Marriage*William Edward Johnston married Vergilia Mae Cole, daughter of Ballard Lucian Cole and Virginia Ellen Bailey, on August 24, 1904 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnston-Cole marriage record.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Edward Johnston death certificate.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William Edward Johnston obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William Eddward Johnston obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Opal Marie Johnston1,2,3

F, b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
FatherWilliam Edward Johnston1,4,5 b. January 14, 1876, d. December 21, 1953
MotherVergilia Mae Cole1,4,5 b. May 14, 1882, d. October 11, 1958
     Opal Marie Johnston was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 232-94-3516.7 She was born on July 20, 1905 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7 As of October 15, 1930,her married name was Biggs.3 She married Roy Thomas Biggs on October 15, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,8 Opal Marie Johnston died on June 10, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.2,7,6 She Opal Marie Biggs, 88, of Mabscott died June 10, 1994, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Mabscott Christian Baptist Church. Surviving: sons, Roy Frank of Beckley, Clarence E. of Johnson City, Tenn; daughters, Esther Gill of Piney View, Ruby Redden of Crab Orchard, Edith McMillion of Yadkinville, N.C., Bertha McMillion and Rita Perdue, both of Sophia, Anna Milam of Pilot Mountain, N.C. , Barbara Meadows of Mabscott; 38 grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Harmon Davis officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on June 11, 1994.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 254, District 178, Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 346, District 165, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 8, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Roy Thomas Biggs b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
Marriage*Opal Marie Johnston married Roy Thomas Biggs on October 15, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Johnston marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William Edward Johnston obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Esther Marie Gill obituary in the Jan 7, 2011 edition.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Milam obituary in the Nov 15, 2005 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Vandall marriage record.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Gregory Biggs obituary in the May 1, 1965 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McMillion-Biggs marriage record.
  18. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Edith Faye Biggs McMillion obituary.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Cale marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perdue-Biggs marriage record.
  21. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Rita Frances Biggs Perdue obituary.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jarrett-Biggs marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Biggs marriage record.
  24. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Gregory Biggs obituary in the May 1, 1975 edition.

Ruby Mae Johnston1,2,3

F, b. September 20, 1908, d. January 9, 1968
FatherWilliam Edward Johnston1,4,2,5 b. January 14, 1876, d. December 21, 1953
MotherVergilia Mae Cole1,4,2,5 b. May 14, 1882, d. October 11, 1958
     Ruby Mae Johnston was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 Her married name was Douglas.3 She married John Douglas.3,7 Ruby Mae Johnston was born on September 20, 1908 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She Mrs. Ruby Mae Douglas of 135 Riverview Drive, W, Belle, was dead on arrival today at Charleston General Hospital. Mrs. Douglas formerly lived in Charleston and was employed by the American Cancer Society here. She was a graduate of Capitol City Commercial School and was a member of the Mount Juliet Methodist Church at Belle. Survivors: husband, John; brothers, Carl Johnston of DuPont City and Cecil Johnston of Beckley; sisters, Mrs. Garnet Davis of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Opal Biggs of Chicago. The body is at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, where friends may call Wednesday afternoon. on January 9, 1968.7 She died on January 9, 1968 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 254, District 178, Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 346, District 165, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 263, District 50, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Stenographer8

Family

John Douglas
Marriage*Ruby Mae Johnston married John Douglas.3,7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William Edward Johnston obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ruby Mae Douglas obituary in the Jan 10, 1968 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ruby Mae Douglas obituary in the Jan 9, 1968 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Cecil Edward Johnston1,2

M, b. August 8, 1913, d. December 6, 1983
FatherWilliam Edward Johnston1,2,3,4 b. January 14, 1876, d. December 21, 1953
MotherVergilia Mae Cole2,3 b. May 14, 1882, d. October 11, 1958
     Cecil Edward Johnston was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 234-01-3641.5 He was born on August 8, 1913 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.5,4 He married Mary Virginia Bush on June 10, 1935 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Cecil Edward Johnston died on December 6, 1983 at West Virginia at age 70.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 346, District 165, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 20-89A, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Draftsman6

Family

Mary Virginia Bush b. December 8, 1914, d. January 6, 1975
Marriage*Cecil Edward Johnston married Mary Virginia Bush on June 10, 1935 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Edward Johnston death certificate.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William Edward Johnston obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.
  4. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Garnet Macile Johnston1

F, b. March 2, 1911, d. March 24, 1974
FatherWilliam Edward Johnston2,3 b. January 14, 1876, d. December 21, 1953
MotherVergilia Mae Cole2,3 b. May 14, 1882, d. October 11, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 235-46-6708.4 Garnet Macile Johnston and William Andrew Davis Jr. were divorced.5 Garnet Macile Johnston was born on March 2, 1911 at West Virginia.2,4 As of March 1, 1932,her married name was Davis.6 She married William Andrew Davis Jr. on March 1, 1932.1 Garnet Macile Johnston died on March 24, 1974 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 63.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 346, District 165, Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 263, District 50, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 92, District 20-89A, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Stenographer7

Family

William Andrew Davis Jr. b. August 8, 1910, d. February 9, 1989
Divorce*Garnet Macile Johnston and William Andrew Davis Jr. were divorced.5 
Marriage* Garnet Macile Johnston married William Andrew Davis Jr. on March 1, 1932.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Billie J. Davis obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William Edward Johnston obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William Eddward Johnston obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1860] Houston Chronicle, From the Sandra Carol Pendell Davis obituary in the Sep 4, 2004 edition.

Roy Thomas Biggs1,2,3,4

M, b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-4839.5 Roy Thomas Biggs was buried at Stanaford Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on March 9, 1901 at Summers Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth dait of Mar 9, 1900.1,5,4 He married Opal Marie Johnston, daughter of William Edward Johnston and Vergilia Mae Cole, on October 15, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,1,4 Roy Thomas Biggs died on October 18, 1964 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.7 He Roy Thomas Biggs, 64, of Mabscott, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday at his residence after a long illness. Born in Summers County, March 9, 1900, he was a retired miner and a member of the Stanaford Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opal Johnson Biggs of Mabscott; three sons, Roy Franklin of Chicago, Ill., Clarence with the Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Thomas Greg at home; six daughters, Mrs. Houston (Ruby) Redden of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Louis (Edith) McMillion of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Jimmy (Bertha) McMillion of Sophia, Mrs. James (Rita) Perdue, Mrs. Wayne (Anna) Jarrett, and Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) Meadows, all of Chicago, Ill; one step daughter, Mrs. Claude Gill of Chicago and 23 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Stanaford Church of Christ with Rev. L. A. Garten in charge. Burial will be in Stanaford Cemetery. The body will be taken from the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to the church one hour prior to the services. Pallbearers will be Cleo Gill, Arlie Smith, Roy Hilbert, Poley Powers, Joe Woicehavich and Roy Welch. on October 19, 1964.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Opal Marie Johnston b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
Marriage*Roy Thomas Biggs married Opal Marie Johnston, daughter of William Edward Johnston and Vergilia Mae Cole, on October 15, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Johnston marriage record.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Vandall marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 2064 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Milam obituary in the Nov 15, 2005 edition.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Gregory Biggs obituary in the May 1, 1965 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McMillion-Biggs marriage record.
  14. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Edith Faye Biggs McMillion obituary.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Cale marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perdue-Biggs marriage record.
  17. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Rita Frances Biggs Perdue obituary.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jarrett-Biggs marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Biggs marriage record.
  20. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Gregory Biggs obituary in the May 1, 1975 edition.

Anna Bell Biggs1,2,3

F, b. September 17, 1944, d. November 12, 2005
FatherRoy Thomas Biggs2,4,5,3,6 b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
MotherOpal Marie Johnston1,2,4,5,3,6 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 235-68-0446.7 Her married name was Milam.2 Anna Bell Biggs married Virlon Edward Milam.2 Anna Bell Biggs was born on September 17, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,3 As of September 2, 1961,her married name was Jarrett.3 She married Maurice Wayne Jarrett on September 2, 1961 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 Anna Bell Biggs died on November 12, 2005 at Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 61.2,7 She PILOT MOUNTAIN, N.C. - Anna Milam, 61, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at her residence. She was born Sept. 17, 1944, in Beckley, to the late Roy and Opal Biggs. Mrs. Milam worked as an LPN in Pinecrest Hospital in Beckley and was a member of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church of Pilot Mountain. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Tina Jarrett of Pilot Mountain; three daughters and son-in-law, Angela and Rick East of Ararat, Va., Kim Sawyers of Pilot Mountain, and Sarah McCracken of Pilot Mountain; two brothers, Frank Biggs of Beckley, and Clarence Biggs of Charlotte, N.C; six sisters, Esther Gill of Beckley, Ruby Redden of Crab Orchard, Edith McMillian of Pilot Mountain, Barbara Meadows of Mabscott, Rita Perdue of Lookout and Bertha McMillian of Crab Orchard; seven grandchildren, Brittany Boggs, Virlon Sawyers, Sean Sawyers, Alexis Jarrett, Thomas Milam, Christopher Jarrett and Annabelle McCracken; and four stepgrandchildren, Oliva McCracken, Carl Sawyers Jr., Amanda East and Megan East. Mrs. Milam was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virlon Milam; a sister, Mary Biggs; and a brother, Tommy Biggs. Service will be 2 p.m. today at the Cox Needham Chapel, Pilot Mountain, with Pastor Margaret Hayden officiating. The family received family and friends 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Milam family is being served by Cox-Needham Funeral Home, Pilot Mountain, N.C. on November 15, 2005.2

Family 1

Virlon Edward Milam b. May 6, 1936, d. November 1, 1996
Marriage*She married Virlon Edward Milam.2 
Children
  • Sarah Milam2
  • Kimberly "Kim" Milam2
  • Angela Milam2

Family 2

Maurice Wayne Jarrett
Marriage*Anna Bell Biggs married Maurice Wayne Jarrett on September 2, 1961 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Milam obituary in the Nov 15, 2005 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jarrett-Biggs marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Clarence Edward Biggs1,2,3,4

M, b. April 24, 1940, d. June 15, 2012
FatherRoy Thomas Biggs5,6,7,8 b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
MotherOpal Marie Johnston5,6,7,8 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     Clarence Edward Biggs was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Mint Hill, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.4 His Social Security Number was 232-62-5039.9 He was born on April 24, 1940 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,9 He married Judith "Judy" Cales on December 23, 1962 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,7 Clarence Edward Biggs died on June 15, 2012 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 72.9,3,4 He CHARLOTTE - Clarence Edward Biggs, 72, of Charlotte, passed away June 15, 2012. Family will receive friends on Monday, June 18, 2012, from 10:00 to 11:00am at Crown Point Covenant Church, 3628 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC 28105. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens with military honors. on June 17, 2012.4

Family

Judith "Judy" Cales
Marriage*He married Judith "Judy" Cales on December 23, 1962 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,7 

Citations

  1. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  3. [S6359] Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Death Index, 1992-2012.
  4. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Clarence Edward Biggs obituary in the Jun 17, 2012 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Cale marriage record.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edith Faye Biggs1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 22, 1936, d. November 29, 2010
FatherRoy Thomas Biggs2,3,4,6,7,5 b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
MotherOpal Marie Johnston1,2,3,4,6,7,5 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     Edith Faye Biggs Mrs. Edith Faye Biggs McMillion, age 74, of Rural Hall, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Joan and Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born in Raleigh County, Beckley West Virginia on January 22, 1936 to the late Roy F. and Opal Johnson Biggs. Mrs. McMillion worked as a Homemaker. Mrs. McMillion is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Michael Tilley of King, Judy and Kenny Burnette of Tobaccoville; three grandchildren, Adam, Priscilla and Samantha; two great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Austin; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Judy Biggs of Charlotte; four sisters and brother-in-laws, Barbara and Kenny Meadows of W. Va, Bertha and Jimmy McMillion of W. Va, Rita Perdue of W. Va, Esther Gill of W. Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis McMillion; one son, Larry McMillion; one grandchild, Crystal Byrd; two brothers, Frank and Tommy Biggs; and two sisters, Ruby Redden and Anna Milam. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Cox-Needham Funeral Chapel at 2:00 P.M with the Chaplin Robbie Vance officiating with interment to follow at the Milam Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain.5 She was buried at Milam Family Cemetery, Surry Co., North Carolina.5 She was born on January 22, 1936 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,8,5 As of August 30, 1952,her married name was McMillion.4 She married Louis Edward McMillion on August 30, 1952 at Piney View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 Edith Faye Biggs died on November 29, 2010 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 74.8,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Louis Edward McMillion b. June 3, 1930, d. May 12, 1990
Marriage*Edith Faye Biggs married Louis Edward McMillion on August 30, 1952 at Piney View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 
Children
  • Judy Ann McMillion9,5
  • Sharon McMillion9,5

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McMillion-Biggs marriage record.
  5. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Edith Faye Biggs McMillion obituary.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lewis Edward McMillion obituary in the May 14, 1990 edition.

Esther Marie Johnston1,2

F, b. August 16, 1927, d. January 5, 2011
MotherOpal Marie Johnston3,4,5,2 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     Esther Marie Johnston was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on August 16, 1927 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6,2 As of November 8, 1945,her married name was Gill.1 She married Claude Bernard Gill on November 8, 1945 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Esther listed her grandparents as her parents William and Vergilia Johnston on her marriage license.4,1,2 Esther Marie Johnston died on January 5, 2011 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.6,2 She Esther Marie Gill, age 83, of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, formerly of Piney View, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, in her home surrounded by her family. Born on August 16, 1927, at Lanark, she was the daughter of the late Opal Johnston. Preceding her in death was her loving husband of over 63 years, Claude Gill, as well as her son, David, by sisters, Ruby Redden, Edith McMillion, and Ann Milam; by brothers, Frank and Thomas Biggs; and a daughter-in-law, Midge Gill. Those left to celebrate her memory are her son, Danny L. Gill of Crab Orchard. 2 Grandsons, Matthew Gill and his wife Kim of Oak Hill; Danny C. Gill and his wife Kim of Crab Orchard. A granddaughter-in-law, Kathy of Crab Orchard. 3 greatgrandchildren, Ashley, Samuel, and Sydney all of Crab Orchard. A brother, Clarence Biggs of Charlotte, NC; 3 sisters, Bertha McMillion of Crab Orchard, Rita Perdue of Lookout, and Barbara Meadows of Mabscott, WV. Mrs. Gill is also survived by special friends and caregivers, her brother-in-law Wayne Jarrett of Beckley and Melissa Howell of Beckley. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, West Virginia, on Friday, January 7, 2011, at 3 p.m. (today) with Pastor Roger Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial on January 7, 2011.2

Family

Claude Bernard Gill b. October 29, 1927, d. May 20, 2009
Marriage*She married Claude Bernard Gill on November 8, 1945 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Esther listed her grandparents as her parents William and Vergilia Johnston on her marriage license.4,1,2 
Children
  • David Gill7,2
  • Danny L. Gill7,2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gill-Johnston marriage record.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Esther Marie Gill obituary in the Jan 7, 2011 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Claude B. Gill obituary in the May 22, 2009 edition.

Rita Frances Biggs1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 5, 1942, d. July 4, 2016
FatherRoy Thomas Biggs2,3,4,6,5 b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
MotherOpal Marie Johnston1,2,3,4,6,5 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     Rita Frances Biggs In July 4, 2016, Rita Frances Biggs Perdue of Lookout, WV, formerly of Sophia, WV, went home to be with the Lord following a long battle with cancer. Born April 5, 1942 in Lanark, WV. She was a devout Christian and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Opal Biggs of Mabscott, WV; husband, James E. Perdue of Lookout, WV; sons, Roy D. Perdue of Beckley, WV and Timothy D. Perdue of Sophia, WV; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include daughters, Pamela and Anthony Garrison of Lookout, WV, and Belinda Perdue of Mabscott, WV; sons, Teddy and Linda Perdue of Cherryville, NC; grandchildren, Anna and Sean Hoffer of Winfield, WV, Janina Schoolcraft of Lookout, WV, Melissa Perdue of Charlotte, NC, Jeremy and Becky Perdue of Cherryville, NC, and Zack Ransom of Mabscott, WV; step-grandchildren, Holly Tyree-Miller and David Tyree of Beckley, WV; seven great-grandchildren. Friends may gather with the family, Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 12-2pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 2pm. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are Sean Hoffer, Michael Crites, John Armstrong, Jeremy Perdue and Dean Garrison.5 She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on April 5, 1942 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 As of August 23, 1958,her married name was Perdue.4 She married James Earl Perdue on August 23, 1958 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4,6,7,5 Rita Frances Biggs died on July 4, 2016 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 74.5

Family

James Earl Perdue b. December 9, 1938, d. September 22, 2009
Marriage*She married James Earl Perdue on August 23, 1958 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4,6,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perdue-Biggs marriage record.
  5. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Rita Frances Biggs Perdue obituary.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  7. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the James Earl Perdue obituary in the Sep 30, 2009 edition.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Timothy Dale Perdue obituary in the Feb 17, 2002 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy Douglas Perdue obituary in the Feb 11, 1999 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 17, 1933, d. September 26, 2006
FatherRoy Thomas Biggs2,3,4,8,6,9,7 b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
MotherOpal Marie Johnston1,2,3,4,8,6,9,7 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 232-48-0755.10 Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs married Barbara Smith.2 Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs was born on February 17, 1933 at Piney View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,10,7 He married Reva Josephine Vandall on February 8, 1964 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs married Betty Jo Sampson on October 2, 1981 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.7 Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs died on September 26, 2006 at West Virginia at age 73.2,10 He Roy “Frank” Biggs, 73, of 117 Ewart Ave., Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at his home following a long illness. Born Feb. 17, 1933, at Piney View, he was the son of the late Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Thompson Biggs. Mr. Biggs was retired from Southern States Feed Store and Raleigh County Commission on Aging as a driver. He was a member of Sand Branch Worship Center. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Biggs; a brother, Tommy Biggs; two sisters, Mary Biggs and Anna Belle Milam; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Biggs. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Smith Biggs; sons, Bob Biggs and wife, Linda, of Beckley, Billy Joe Biggs and wife, Sharon, of Beckley and Carl Wayne Biggs and wife, Crystal, of Shady Spring; daughters, Roxanna Adkins and husband, Kim, of Thurmond, Teresa Gardner and husband, Chuck, of Hilltop, Robin Thompson and husband, Raymond, of Beckley, Sharon Rose Biggs of Beckley, Drema Boggs and husband, Bo, of Glen Daniel, Elaine Daniels and husband, Larry, of Eccles, Trina Stiehl and husband, David, of High Point, N.C., Amanda Spencer and husband, Charlie, of Salem, Va., and Sheila Foster of Beckley; brother, Clarence Biggs and wife, Judy, of Charlotte, N.C; sisters, Ester Gill and husband, Claude, of Stanaford, Barbara Meadows and husband, Kenny, of Mabscott, Ruby Redden of Crab Orchard, Edith McMillion of Mount Airy, N.C., Bertha McMillion and husband, Jimmy, of Sophia and Rita Perdue and husband, James, of Lookout; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two grandchildren whom he reared, Holly Foster and Shannon Derringer and husband, Drew. Service will be 8 p.m. today at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, Beckley, with Pastor Ken Souder officiating. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on September 28, 2006.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family 1

Barbara Smith
Marriage*Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs married Barbara Smith.2 

Family 2
Children
  • Jerry Biggs2
  • Bobby "Bob" Biggs2
  • Billy Joe Biggs2
  • Carl Wayne Biggs2
  • Roxanna Biggs2
  • Teresa Biggs2
  • Robin Biggs2
  • Sharon Rose Biggs2
  • Drema Biggs2
  • Elaine Biggs2
  • Trina Biggs2
  • Amanda Biggs2
  • Sheila Biggs2

Family 3

Reva Josephine Vandall b. August 15, 1929, d. November 1, 2012
Marriage*Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs married Reva Josephine Vandall on February 8, 1964 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 

Family 4

Betty Jo Sampson
Marriage*Roy Franklin "Frank" Biggs married Betty Jo Sampson on October 2, 1981 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biggs-Vandall marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 2064 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Gregory Biggs obituary in the May 1, 1965 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 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.

Thomas Gregory "Tommy" Biggs1,2,3,4

M, b. December 22, 1948, d. April, 1975
FatherRoy Thomas Biggs5,2,3,6,4 b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
MotherOpal Marie Johnston5,2,3,6,4 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 235-70-5663.7 Thomas Gregory "Tommy" Biggs was buried at Stanaford Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He married Margaret Williams.4 Thomas Gregory "Tommy" Biggs was born on December 22, 1948 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 He died in April, 1975 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 26.7,4 He SEARCHERS LOCATE NEW RIVER VICTIM - The body of one of two brothers missing since they went camping April 22 was recovered from the New River by searchers at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The body of Thomas Gregory Biggs, 26, of Soak Creek was found approximately 2,000 up river from the Quinnimont railroad yards, according to state police. Biggs and his brother, Jerry, 17, of Mabscott, were last seen at their campsite at the mouth of Glade Creek on New River, police said. A small aluminum boat with an electric outboard motor believed used by the brothers was found near Terry on Saturday, a state trooper said, and their pickup truck and gear were found apparently undisturbed at the campsite. Police credited a combined effort of searchers from both Raleigh and Fayette counties for finding the body. Frederick Perry, president of the Radio Emergency Association Team, said his group alone had spent over 1,000 man-hours in the recovery efforts. Thomas Biggs was born on Dec. 22, 1948, at Lanark, a son of Mrs. Opal Johnson Biggs of Mabscott and the late Roy Biggs. Other survivors include his widow, Margaret Williams Biggs; one daughter, Jeannie Marie Biggs at home; two brothers, Roy Franklin of Sun and Clarence with the Marine Corps in Johnson City, Tex. Seven sisters, Mrs. Esther Hill of Piney View, Mrs. Ruby Redden, Mrs. Edith McMillion and Mrs. Anna Belle Milam, all of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Bertha McMillion and Mrs. Rita Perdue, both of Sophia, and Mrs. Barbara Meadows of Raleigh. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home. on May 1, 1975.4

Family

Margaret Williams
Marriage*He married Margaret Williams.4 
Child
  • Jeannie Marie Biggs8

Citations

  1. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Gregory Biggs obituary in the May 1, 1975 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Milam obituary in the Nov 15, 2005 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Gregory Biggs obituary in the May 1, 1965 edition.

Ruby Macil Biggs1,2

F, b. June 28, 1931, d. February 10, 2008
FatherRoy Thomas Biggs4,2,5,6 b. March 9, 1901, d. October 18, 1964
MotherOpal Marie Johnston3,4,2,5,6 b. July 20, 1905, d. June 10, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-8165.7 Ruby Macil Biggs was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on June 28, 1931 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7 As of May 10, 1949,her married name was Redden.1 She married Houston Dudley Redden on May 10, 1949 at West Virginia.1,2,5 Ruby Macil Biggs died on February 10, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.1,2,7 She Ruby Macil Redden, age 76, of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley following a long illness. Born on June 28, 1931, at Lanark, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Opal Johnson Biggs. Mrs. Redden was a mother and homemaker, and for years worked as the owner and operator of Ruby’s License Service in Crab Orchard. She was of the Baptist faith and has many brothers and sisters in Christ. Mrs. Redden was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Redden; by son, Robert Redden; by brothers, Roy Franklin Biggs and Tommy Biggs; and by sisters, Mary Rowena Biggs and Ann Milam. Survivors include her seven children, Mary Adkins and husband, Wayne, of Prosperity, Roger Redden and wife, Mary, of Flat Top, Ruby Jane Pack and husband, Clyde, of Westfield, N.C., Sheila Redden of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Sandra Chancey and husband, Rick, of MacArthur, Rick Redden and companion, Dennis Thompson, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Debbie Ballard of Beckley; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Biggs of Charlotte, N.C; and five sisters, Ester Gill of Crab Orchard, Bertha McMillion of Crab Orchard, Edith McMillion of Mt. Airy, N.C., Rita Perdue of Lookout, and Barbara Meadows of Mabscott. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, and all who loved her. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with the Rev. Billy Calhoun officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel of Hope. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on February 12, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Houston Dudley Redden b. July 28, 1929, d. March 19, 2005
Marriage*Ruby Macil Biggs married Houston Dudley Redden on May 10, 1949 at West Virginia.1,2,5 
Children
  • Mary Redden2,8
  • Roger Redden2,8
  • Ruby Jane Redden2,8
  • Sheila Redden2,8
  • Sandra Redden2,8
  • Richard Gordon "Rick" Redden2,8
  • Debra "Debbie" Redden2,8
  • Robert Houston Redden+1,8 b. July 23, 1951, d. October 26, 1995

Citations

  1. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Opal Marie Biggs obituary in the Jun 11, 1994 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Robert Houston Redden obituary in the Oct 28, 1995 edition.

Houston Dudley Redden1

M, b. July 28, 1929, d. March 19, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 232-44-1121.2 Houston Dudley Redden was born on July 28, 1929 at West Virginia.3,2 He married Ruby Macil Biggs, daughter of Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Johnston, on May 10, 1949 at West Virginia.3,4,5 Houston Dudley Redden died on March 19, 2005 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,2,1 He Houston Dudley Redden, 75, of Crab Orchard, W.Va., died March 19, 2005. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the funeral home. on March 21, 2005.1

Family

Ruby Macil Biggs b. June 28, 1931, d. February 10, 2008
Marriage*He married Ruby Macil Biggs, daughter of Roy Thomas Biggs and Opal Marie Johnston, on May 10, 1949 at West Virginia.3,4,5 
Children
  • Mary Redden4,6
  • Roger Redden4,6
  • Ruby Jane Redden4,6
  • Sheila Redden4,6
  • Sandra Redden4,6
  • Richard Gordon "Rick" Redden4,6
  • Debra "Debbie" Redden4,6
  • Robert Houston Redden+3,6 b. July 23, 1951, d. October 26, 1995

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Houston Dudley Redden obituary in the Mar 21, 2005 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ruby Macil Redden obituary in the Feb 12, 2008 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Thomas Biggs obituary in the Oct 19, 1964 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Robert Houston Redden obituary in the Oct 28, 1995 edition.

Robert Houston Redden1,2

M, b. July 23, 1951, d. October 26, 1995
FatherHouston Dudley Redden1,2 b. July 28, 1929, d. March 19, 2005
MotherRuby Macil Biggs1,2 b. June 28, 1931, d. February 10, 2008
     Robert Houston Redden was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He married Bernice Arlene Coleman.2 Robert Houston Redden was born on July 23, 1951 at West Virginia.1 He died on October 26, 1995 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 44.2 He CRAB ORCHARD - Robert Houston Redden, 46, of Crab Orchard died Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a long illness. He was a former salesman for Bonanza Auto Sales, and attended Mount Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, Crab Orchard. Surviving: wife, Arlene Coleman Redden; sons, Robert Christopher and Jason Tony, of Crab Orchard; daughters, Tammy Britt of Memphis, Tenn., Terri Cook of Crab Orchard; parents, Houston D. and Ruby Biggs Redden of Crab Orchard; brothers, Roger of Flat Top, Richard Gordon of North Carolina; sisters, Mary Adkins of Prosperity, Janie Pack of North Carolina, Shelia Redden of Cool Ridge, Sandra Chancey of MacArthur, Debra Ballard of Shady Springs. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Charlie Daniels and the Rev. Charles Chancey officiating. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel of Hope. on October 28, 1995.2

Family

Bernice Arlene Coleman b. 1954, d. February 4, 2004
Marriage*He married Bernice Arlene Coleman.2 
Children
  • Tammy Arlene Redden1,2
  • Terri Robyn Redden1,2
  • Robert Christopher Redden1,2
  • Jason Tony Redden1,2

Citations

  1. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Robert Houston Redden obituary in the Oct 28, 1995 edition.

Bernice Arlene Coleman1

F, b. 1954, d. February 4, 2004
     Bernice Arlene Coleman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Redden.3 She married Robert Houston Redden, son of Houston Dudley Redden and Ruby Macil Biggs.1 Bernice Arlene Coleman was born in 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She died on February 4, 2004 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She BECKLEY - Bernice A. Redden, 49, of Beckley died Feb. 4, 2004. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on February 7, 2004.2

Family

Robert Houston Redden b. July 23, 1951, d. October 26, 1995
Marriage*She married Robert Houston Redden, son of Houston Dudley Redden and Ruby Macil Biggs.1 
Children
  • Tammy Arlene Redden3,1
  • Terri Robyn Redden3,1
  • Robert Christopher Redden3,1
  • Jason Tony Redden3,1

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Robert Houston Redden obituary in the Oct 28, 1995 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Bernice A. Redden obituary in the Feb 7, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1901] Redden Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-801446937&tid=9154193&ssrc=

William Elbert Stroud1

M, b. August 12, 1881, d. May 25, 1966
     William Elbert Stroud was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on August 12, 1881 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He married Vergilia Mae Cole, daughter of Ballard Lucian Cole and Virginia Ellen Bailey, on August 10, 1955 at Mt. Hope, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 William Elbert Stroud died on May 25, 1966 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.2 He Services for William E. Stroud, 84, Oak Hill, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Thomas Funeral Home Chapel at Oak Hill with the Rev. Lewis Meadows in charge. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Stroud died Wednesday in an Oak Hill nursing home following a stroke. He was a retired Oak Hill and Mount Hope businessman. Born Aug. 12, 1881, in Fayette County, he was a former member of the Boyd Memorial Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Elbert R. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Wilbur L. Stroud of Roanoke, Va; a brother, Asa F. Stroud of Columbus, Ohio, and one grandson. on May 27, 1966.2

Family

Vergilia Mae Cole b. May 14, 1882, d. October 11, 1958
Marriage*He married Vergilia Mae Cole, daughter of Ballard Lucian Cole and Virginia Ellen Bailey, on August 10, 1955 at Mt. Hope, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stroud-Johnston marriage record.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William E. Stroud obituary in the May 27, 1966 edition.

Claude Bernard Gill1,2

M, b. October 29, 1927, d. May 20, 2009
     His Social Security Number was 235-42-8762.3 Claude Bernard Gill was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on October 29, 1927 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,3 He married Esther Marie Johnston, daughter of Opal Marie Johnston, on November 8, 1945 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Esther listed her grandparents as her parents William and Vergilia Johnston on her marriage license.1,2,5 Claude Bernard Gill died on May 20, 2009 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.4,3 He Claude B. Gill, age 81, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Piney View, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 29, 1927, at Meadow Bridge, W.Va., and was the son of the late Oscar and Lou Ola Gill, and stepmother, Verly Jeffries Gill. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gill; three brothers, Clinton, Clayton and Cleo Gill; and a sister, Mildred. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Ester Gill, at home; son, Danny Gill; grandsons, Matthew Gill and his wife, Kim, of Oak Hill, and Danny C. Gill and his wife, Kim, of Crab Orchard; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Samuel, and Sydney Gill of Crab Orchard; and numerous friends including Wayne Jarrett who helped cared for him until his passing. A celebration of life for Mr. Gill will be 2 p.m. today, Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with the Rev. Roger Tolliver officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service today for visitation. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the family at their address: 136 Sunrise Ave., Crab Orchard, WV 25827. Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. on May 22, 2009.4

Family

Esther Marie Johnston b. August 16, 1927, d. January 5, 2011
Marriage*He married Esther Marie Johnston, daughter of Opal Marie Johnston, on November 8, 1945 at Lanark, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Esther listed her grandparents as her parents William and Vergilia Johnston on her marriage license.1,2,5 
Children
  • David Gill4,5
  • Danny L. Gill4,5

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy “Frank” Biggs obituary in the Sep 28, 2006 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gill-Johnston marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Claude B. Gill obituary in the May 22, 2009 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Esther Marie Gill obituary in the Jan 7, 2011 edition.