Edward LeRoy Edward Morcom1,2,3

M, b. March 15, 1917, d. January 30, 1918
FatherThomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr.1,2,3,4 b. November 9, 1892, d. February 15, 1981
MotherBertie Ellis Bryant1,2,3,4 b. June 17, 1897, d. May 7, 1967
     Edward LeRoy Edward Morcom was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 He was born on March 15, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 He died on January 30, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia; Died in a scalding accident.1,2

Citations

  1. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Burnice Harrison Morcom obituary.

Frances Arlene Marks1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1922, d. April 3, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-7622.5 Frances Arlene Marks was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 She was born on September 16, 1922 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5,2,3 As of July 9, 1943,her married name was Morcom.2 She married Francis Melvin Morcom, son of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on July 9, 1943 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 Frances Arlene Marks died on April 3, 1989 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 66.5,3,4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 168, District 112-12, Lynchburg, Virginia6

Occupation

1950Overall factory worker6

Family

Francis Melvin Morcom b. June 14, 1919, d. July 4, 1998
Marriage*Frances Arlene Marks married Francis Melvin Morcom, son of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on July 9, 1943 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Jerry Wayne Morcom2,6
  • Donald Craig Morcom2,6
  • Susan Gayle Morcom2

Citations

  1. [S2084] RDColeman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3134031&id=I27014
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Walter Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 6, 1916, d. March 4, 1976
     William Walter Martin was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 578-14-8256.6 He was born on August 6, 1916 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2,6,3,4,5,7 He married Sarah Elizabeth Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on December 10, 1946 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 William Walter Martin died on March 4, 1976 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 59.3,4,7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 21, District 115-27, Norfolk, Virginia8

Occupation

1950U.S. Armed Forces8

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Morcom b. April 18, 1922, d. October 29, 2012
Marriage*William Walter Martin married Sarah Elizabeth Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on December 10, 1946 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Kenneth Edward Martin1,8

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Linwood Hill1,2

M, b. March 22, 1927, d. June 14, 2013
     James Linwood Hill was born on March 22, 1927 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Bertie Ellis "Boots" Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on January 23, 1958 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 James Linwood Hill died on June 14, 2013 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 86.2 He RALEIGH - James Linwood Hill, 86, died Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born in Botetourt County, VA, on March 22, 1927 to Wilbur Linwood Hill and Eva Perry Hill. James served in the US Air Force during WWII. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cary for over 40 years. James enjoyed woodworking and golfing. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bertie M. Hill; son, Michael L. Hill and wife, Wendy, and their children, Brad Hill and Kaytlyn Mras; daughter, Nancy R. Freeman and husband, Jimmy, and their 5 children; and sister, Patricia Palmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beatrice. Private burial will be at Raleigh Memorial Park. on June 16, 2013.2

Family

Bertie Ellis "Boots" Morcom b. October 28, 1928
Marriage*He married Bertie Ellis "Boots" Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on January 23, 1958 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Michael L. "Mike" Hill2
  • Nancy R. Hill2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the James Linwood Hill obituary in the Jun 16, 2013 edition.

Donald Ray "Tommy" Tomanek1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1930, d. July 1, 2000
     Donald Ray "Tommy" Tomanek was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 168-22-4370.5 He was born on May 19, 1930 at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.5,1,3,6,4 He married Ruth Jane Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on October 6, 1962 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 Donald Ray "Tommy" Tomanek died on July 1, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 70.5,2,3

Family

Ruth Jane Morcom
Marriage*He married Ruth Jane Morcom, daughter of Thomas Edward "Tom" Morcom Jr. and Bertie Ellis Bryant, on October 6, 1962 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Ruby B. Cumiford1,2

F, b. May 4, 1910, d. October 23, 1974
     Ruby B. Cumiford was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-56-7967.4 She was born on May 4, 1910 at Bland Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 4, 1909.4,3,5,2 As of May 12, 1927,her married name was Poff.5 She married Samuel Tomas Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on May 12, 1927 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,5,2 Ruby B. Cumiford died on October 23, 1974 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,3,2 She Mrs. Ruby Cumiford Poff, 64, of Pearisburg, Va., died Wednesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul E. Henderson of Pearisburg after a long illness. She was the widow of Samuel T. Poff. Other survivors include one additional daughter, Mrs. James W. Lindsay of Hampton, Va; one son, David M. (Mack) Poff of Staffordsville, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Starling of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Stowers of Williamson and Brookie Cumiford of Pulaski, Va; one brother, Fred Cumiford of Williamson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Thessalia United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg today after 4 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services. on October 24, 1974.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 126, District 11-2, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia6

Family

Samuel Tomas Poff b. March 10, 1900, d. January 9, 1963
Marriage*Ruby B. Cumiford married Samuel Tomas Poff, son of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on May 12, 1927 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Cumiford Poff obituary in the Oct 24, 1974 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2255] Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=51215174&CRid=52407&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Francis Poff Lindsey obituary in the Oct 19, 2012 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ella Francis "Sue" Poff1,2

F, b. January 22, 1930, d. October 17, 2012
FatherSamuel Tomas Poff1,2,3 b. March 10, 1900, d. January 9, 1963
MotherRuby B. Cumiford1,2,3 b. May 4, 1910, d. October 23, 1974
     Ella Francis "Sue" Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 22, 1930 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.2 As of October 25, 1948,her married name was Lindsey.3 She married James William Lindsey on October 25, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,2,3 Ella Francis "Sue" Poff died on October 17, 2012 at Virginia at age 82.2 She Her chains are gone now, she's been set free. Ella Francis Poff Lindsey (Sue), 82, of Pearisburg, and formerly a long time resident of Hampton, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was born in Rocky Gap, on January 22, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Lindsey, her parents, Sam and Ruby Poff, her brother David MacArthur Poff and an infant sister Jean E. Poff. Left with loving memories are her sister, Betty Henderson and husband, Paul; sons, William T. Lindsey and Wally Lindsey and wife, Julie; daughters, Debbie Lindsey, Beverly Kast and son-in-law Barry, nine grandchildren Bobby Reifsnyder, Shahn Reifsnyder and wife Kayci-Samara, Ethan and Marissa Kast-Hannah, Abby, Kate and Nathan Lindsey, and one great grandson, Shahn Logan Reifsnyder. She loved and adored her nieces and nephews of the Sugar Run area and we are so grateful for the support and kindness of Mary Henderson, Robbie Robertson and Charles Henderson. A special thanks goes to Dr. McMahon and Dr. Olson and to the amazing nursing, dietary and housekeeping staff of Giles Community Hospital. The care and support by Good Samaritan Hospice made it possible for Ella to remain at home as long as possible. The family is truly grateful to Pastor Amy Bartee for her care, support and compassion. Additionally, we thank God for mom's dear friend of more than 35 years, Margie Journell of Pearisburg. The family is in the care of Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg. Visitation will be at 9:30 Saturday October 20th, at Thessalia Methodist Church, 100 Old Thessalia Rd. Pearisburg, with the service following at 11 o'clock am. The graveside service will be held at Thessalia Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Charles Henderson and Pastor Amy Bartee who will officiate. on October 19, 2012.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 126, District 11-2, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia1

Family

James William Lindsey
Marriage*Ella Francis "Sue" Poff married James William Lindsey on October 25, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,2,3 
Children
  • William T. Lindsey2
  • Wally Lindsey2
  • Debra Alice "Debbie" Lindsey2,3
  • Beverly Joyce Lindsey2,3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Francis Poff Lindsey obituary in the Oct 19, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Cumiford Poff obituary in the Oct 24, 1974 edition.

David MacArthur "Mack" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 25, 1944, d. January 9, 1979
FatherSamuel Tomas Poff1,3,4,5 b. March 10, 1900, d. January 9, 1963
MotherRuby B. Cumiford1,3,4,5 b. May 4, 1910, d. October 23, 1974
     David MacArthur "Mack" Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-68-2649.6 He was born on April 25, 1944 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,6,4 He married Lois Virginia Riddle on August 15, 1969 at Giles Co., Virginia.4,5 David MacArthur "Mack" Poff died on January 9, 1979 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 34.2,4

Family

Lois Virginia Riddle
Marriage*He married Lois Virginia Riddle on August 15, 1969 at Giles Co., Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Cumiford Poff obituary in the Oct 24, 1974 edition.
  2. [S2255] Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=51215174&CRid=52407&df=all&
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Francis Poff Lindsey obituary in the Oct 19, 2012 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Roswell Poff Jr.1,2

M, b. May 14, 1956, d. February 13, 2005
FatherJohn Roswell Poff1 b. January 21, 1929, d. January 31, 1976
MotherDalia Irene Mabe1 b. October 5, 1931, d. December 11, 2006
     John Roswell Poff Jr. was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3,2 He was born on May 14, 1956.4,2 He died on February 13, 2005 at West Virginia at age 48.3,4 He John R. Poff Jr., 48, of Peterstown died Feb. 13, 2005. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Sunset View Cemetery, Bozoo. Friends may call fron 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown. on February 15, 2005.3

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Roswell Poff obituary in the Feb 2, 1976 edition.
  2. [S2236] Sunset Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=5454125&CRid=169306&df=all&
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John R. Poff, Jr. obituary in the Feb 15, 2005 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Madison "Bob" Toney1,2,3,4

M, b. October 10, 1902, d. December 31, 1949
     Robert Madison "Bob" Toney was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He was born on October 10, 1902 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.5,1,3 He married Louise Christine Perdieu, daughter of George Thomas "Tom" Perdieu and Minnie Jane Bryant, on November 30, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5,4 Robert Madison "Bob" Toney died on December 31, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 47.1,3,4 He Toney - Died at a local hospital Saturday, Dec. 31, 1949, Mr. Robert Madison Toney. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Perdieu Toney; one daughter, Miss JoAn Toney; two sons, Robert M. Jr., and William P. Toney; his mother, Mrs. J. W. Toney; two sisters, Mrs. Frank K. Frazier, and Mrs. Merritt Maupin. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. on January 2, 1950.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 45, District 118*142, Richmond, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Cleaning company propriator6

Family

Louise Christine Perdieu b. October 28, 1909, d. February 12, 1992
Marriage*Robert Madison "Bob" Toney married Louise Christine Perdieu, daughter of George Thomas "Tom" Perdieu and Minnie Jane Bryant, on November 30, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the JoAn Toney Pajaczkowski obituary in the Jun 14, 2015 edition.
  3. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Robert Madison Toney obituary in the Jan 2, 1950 edition.
  5. [S2087] Jr. William P. Toney, "Register Report for Harrison Bryant."
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S2088] Pilot, The, From the William Perdieu Toney obituary in the Jun 16, 2006 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.