Nancy Sue Ella Hunt1,2,3,4

F, b. August 5, 1901, d. November 3, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 229-98-7949.4 Nancy Sue Ella Hunt was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 She was born on August 5, 1901 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Bradbury.5 She married Roy Lewis Bradbury, son of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, circa 1921.1,5,2,3 Nancy Sue Ella Hunt died on November 3, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.2,3,4 She Nancy Hunt Bradbury, age 90 of Roanoke, died Sunday. She was the widow of Roy L. Bradbury and is survived by five sons, Lewis H. Bradbury, Roanoke; Roy W. Bradbury, Vineland, N. J; Otis L. Bradbury of Roanoke; Robert L. Bradbury, Creal Springs, Ill; James O. Bradbury, Roanoke; four daughters, Dorothy Donahue, Roanoke; Helen Strumb, Berkeley Springs, W. Va; Evelyn Day, DeFuniak Springs, Fla; Nancy Applegate, Venice, Fla; 34 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 1991, with Evangelist C. Richard Chambers officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. on November 4, 1991.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 240, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Roy Lewis Bradbury b. July 7, 1900, d. August 18, 1971
Marriage*Nancy Sue Ella Hunt married Roy Lewis Bradbury, son of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, circa 1921.1,5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Hunt Bradbury obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S1618] State, The, From the Bradbury-Taylor marriage announcement in the Nov 13, 1949 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otis L. Bradbury, Sr. obituary in the May 28, 2015 edition.
  10. [S1418] Winchester Star, From the Mary Helen Strumb obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  11. [S1134] Daily Republican, From the Robert L. Bradbury obituary in the Aug 25, 2005 edition.

Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 26, 1922, d. December 17, 1997
FatherRoy Lewis Bradbury1,2,6,4 b. July 7, 1900, d. August 18, 1971
MotherNancy Sue Ella Hunt1,2,6,4 b. August 5, 1901, d. November 3, 1991
     Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 228-12-3077.7 He was born on April 26, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4,5 He married Ethel Elizabeth Herron on March 8, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,4 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Ethel Elizabeth Herron were divorced on December 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Elizabeth Ann Flowers on January 18, 1967 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Flowers were divorced on February 4, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Willis Estelle Carter on November 26, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Willis Estelle Carter were divorced on November 29, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Willis Estelle Carter on July 19, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Willis Estelle Carter were divorced on February 26, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Gladys Jean Wagner on August 24, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Gladys Jean Wagner were divorced on September 21, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. died on December 17, 1997 at Virginia at age 75.7,3 He BRADBURY, Lewis Hamilton Sr., 75, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 1997. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis H. and Teri Bradbury, Michael L. and Lourdes Bradbury, Robert W. and Regina Bradbury, Clarence M. and Lina Bradbury, Steven Bradbury; daughters and sons-in-law, Drema and Thomas Altizer, Sharon and Curtis Smallwood, Donna Richman, Sherri Bradbury and Jennifer Bradbury; a devoted companion, Betty Carter, all of Roanoke; brothers, James O. Bradbury, Otis L. Bradbury of Roanoke, Roy W. Bradbury, Vineland, N.J., Robert L. Bradbury, Coral Springs, Fla; sisters, Nancy Applegate, Venice, Fla., Evelyn Day, De Funiak, Fla., Helen Stump, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 1997, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on December 19, 1997.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 240, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Ethel Elizabeth Herron b. April 30, 1926, d. July 13, 2011
Marriage*Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Ethel Elizabeth Herron on March 8, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,4 
Divorce* Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Ethel Elizabeth Herron were divorced on December 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children
  • Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Jr.3,8,4
  • Drema Sue "Dreama" Bradbury3,8,4
  • Donna Darlene Bradbury3,8,4
  • Michael Laverne Bradbury3,8
  • Robert William Bradbury3,8,4
  • Sharon Elizabeth Bradbury3,8,4
  • Clarence Mitchell Bradbury3,8,4
  • Sherri Alice Bradbury8,3,4

Family 2

Elizabeth Ann Flowers b. October 4, 1946, d. April 10, 2006
Marriage*Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Elizabeth Ann Flowers on January 18, 1967 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Flowers were divorced on February 4, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Family 3

Children
  • Jennifer Bradbury3
  • Steven Lewis Bradbury3

Family 4

Willis Estelle Carter
Marriage*Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Willis Estelle Carter on November 26, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Willis Estelle Carter were divorced on November 29, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Marriage Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Willis Estelle Carter on July 19, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Willis Estelle Carter were divorced on February 26, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Family 5

Gladys Jean Wagner
Marriage*Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. married Gladys Jean Wagner on August 24, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. and Gladys Jean Wagner were divorced on September 21, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Hunt Bradbury obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Hamilton Bradbury, Sr. obituary in the Dec 19, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Herron Bradbury Bandy Walton obituary in the Jul 15, 2011 edition.

Roy William Bradbury1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 8, 1924, d. May 24, 2001
FatherRoy Lewis Bradbury1,2,9,5,10 b. July 7, 1900, d. August 18, 1971
MotherNancy Sue Ella Hunt1,2,9,5,10 b. August 5, 1901, d. November 3, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-8731.11 Roy William Bradbury was buried at Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.3 He was born on August 8, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,3,4,5,7,8 He married Annie Sox Taylor on October 8, 1949 at Lexington, Lexington Co., South Carolina.6,10 Roy William Bradbury died on May 24, 2001 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 76.11,3,6,7 He Roy William Bradbury, 76, of Vineland died suddenly Thursday, May 24, in the South Jersey Hospital - Newcomb. Born in Roanoke, Va., he lived in Vineland for the past 12 years. Prior to retirement, he was a traffic manager for Potash Co. of America in New York City. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Vineland. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and served on the USS Edwards. He was a Boy Scout leader in the Monmouth Council and served as Scout master and commissioner. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. He was also an active member of the Vineland Stamp Club and enjoyed stamp collecting and gardening. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Annie (Taylor) Bradbury of Vineland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Susan Bradbury of Vineland and Kevin and Katherine Bradbury of Flemington; three brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren, Katherine, Gail and Daniel of Vineland, and Kenneth, Alyssa and Deanna of Flemington. on May 29, 2001.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 240, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Annie Sox Taylor
Marriage*Roy William Bradbury married Annie Sox Taylor on October 8, 1949 at Lexington, Lexington Co., South Carolina.6,10 
Children
  • Keith Bradbury10
  • Kevin Bradbury10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Hunt Bradbury obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.
  3. [S6819] Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Cumberland Co., NJ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3564] Daily Journal, The, From the Roy William Bradbury obituary in the May 29, 2001 edition.
  7. [S12217] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1618] State, The, From the Bradbury-Taylor marriage announcement in the Nov 13, 1949 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Otis Lee Bradbury Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 13, 1927, d. May 24, 2015
FatherRoy Lewis Bradbury1,2,4,5 b. July 7, 1900, d. August 18, 1971
MotherNancy Sue Ella Hunt1,2,4,5 b. August 5, 1901, d. November 3, 1991
     Otis Lee Bradbury Sr. was born on March 13, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 He married Madeline Elizabeth Donahue circa 1948 at Richland Co., South Carolina.5,7,8 Otis Lee Bradbury Sr. died on May 24, 2015 at Virginia at age 88.5 He Otis L. Bradbury Sr., 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Mr. Bradbury was born March 13, 1927, to the late Roy L. Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ellen Hunt Bradbury. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and a special son-in-law, Larry S. Elovich. Otis was a member of Clearbrook Grace Brethren Church and retired from George Preas Enterprises after many years of service. Mr. Bradbury also served his country in the Philippines for the United States Navy, where he was awarded several metals. Surviving is his loving wife of 66 years, Madeline Elizabeth Bradbury; one brother, James Oliver Bradbury; two sisters, Evelyn Day and Nancy Applegate; his children, Otis L. Bradbury Jr. (Edith), Susan B. Elovich, Mark W. Bradbury (Susan), and Jimmy L. Bradbury (Karen); eight grandchildren, Julie Bittinger (James), Steven M. Elovich (Jessica), Timothy E. Bradbury (Jennie) Whitney Bradbury, Sarah Bradbury, Rebecca Bradbury, Elizabeth Bradbury, and Aaron Bradbury; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law, Ann Bradbury, Frances Donahue and Barbara Maxey. Special thanks to the Brambleton Hardees Senior Group and the Doctors and Nurses on the 2nd. Floor West wing of the Virginia Veterans Care Center. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. Pastor Paul Sink will officiate. Full Military Honors will follow. on May 28, 2018.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 240, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Madeline Elizabeth Donahue b. February 17, 1930, d. February 10, 2023
Marriage*Otis Lee Bradbury Sr. married Madeline Elizabeth Donahue circa 1948 at Richland Co., South Carolina.5,7,8 
Children
  • Otis Lee Bradbury Jr.9,5,7
  • Susan Madeline Bradbury5,9,7
  • Mark William Bradbury5,9,7
  • Jimmy Lynn Bradbury5,9,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Hunt Bradbury obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Hamilton Bradbury, Sr. obituary in the Dec 19, 1997 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otis L. Bradbury, Sr. obituary in the May 28, 2015 edition.
  6. [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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline Elizabeth Donahue Bradbury obituary in the Feb 14, 2023 edition.
  8. [S5417] Unknown compiler, Richland County, South Carolina, Marriage Index, 1911-2010.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dorothy Alice Bradbury1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 28, 1929, d. June 12, 1994
FatherRoy Lewis Bradbury1,2,6,3,4 b. July 7, 1900, d. August 18, 1971
MotherNancy Sue Ella Hunt1,2,6,3,4 b. August 5, 1901, d. November 3, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-2532.4 Dorothy Alice Bradbury was buried at Martin Cemetery, Clearbrook, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on November 28, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 As of April 5, 1947,her married name was Donahue.3 She married Eldridge Fleetwood Donahue on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 Dorothy Alice Bradbury died on June 12, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.4,7,5 She DONAHUE, Dorothy Bradbury, 64, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 12, 1994, in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Eldridge Fleetwood Donahue. Surviving are one daughter, Janet Stiff; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronnie Donahue, Larry and Debbie Donahue, all of Roanoke; three sisters; four brothers; four grandchildren. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with Pastor Larry Atkin officiating. Interment will follow in Martin Cemetery at Clearbrook. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on June 14, 1994.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 240, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Eldridge Fleetwood Donahue b. April 28, 1922, d. February 5, 1992
Marriage*Dorothy Alice Bradbury married Eldridge Fleetwood Donahue on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children
  • Janet Lorraine Donahue5,8,3
  • Ronald Eldridge "Ronnie" Donahue5,8,3
  • Larry Wayne Donahue5,8,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Hunt Bradbury obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Bradbury Donahue obituary in the Jun 14, 1994 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge F. Donahue obituary in the Feb 6, 1992 edition.

Robert Levern Bradbury1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 3, 1936, d. August 23, 2005
FatherRoy Lewis Bradbury1,3,4,6,7 b. July 7, 1900, d. August 18, 1971
MotherNancy Sue Ella Hunt1,3,4,6,7 b. August 5, 1901, d. November 3, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 227-46-6235.6 Robert Levern Bradbury was buried at Cana Cemetery, Goreville, Johnson Co., Illinois.7 He and Freda Virginia Caviness were divorced.4 Robert Levern Bradbury was born on February 3, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6,7 He married Freda Virginia Caviness on April 15, 1961 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4 Robert Levern Bradbury married Ruby Kathryn VanHoy on June 3, 1972 at Hampton, Virginia.7,4 Robert Levern Bradbury died on August 23, 2005 at Lake of Egypt, Illinois, at age 69.6,7 He LAKE OF EGYPT -- Robert L. Bradbury, 69, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with the Rev. Leroy Waggoner officiating. Visitation will from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cana Cemetery in Goreville. Military rites will be held at the cemetery by Marion VFW Post No. 1301 and American Legion Post No. 147. Memorials may be made to Marion VFW Ritual Team. Envelopes will be available at the church or may be sent in care of Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Mr. Bradbury was born on Feb. 3, 1936 in Roanoke, Va. to Roy Lewis and Nancy (Hunt) Bradbury. He married Ruby K. VanHoy in 1972 in Hampton, Va. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; children, Debbie and Robert Triplett of Herrin, Susan and Bill Daniel of Arkansas, Paul Davis of Marion and Jon and Mary Birckhead of West Frankfort; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Roy Bradbury. Mr. Bradbury had worked for R.C. Cola as a driver and for the last 12 years had sold furniture for B & K Furniture. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Anna Moose Club. Robert was of the Protestant faith. on August 25, 2005.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 240, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Freda Virginia Caviness b. February 7, 1937, d. March 2, 1997
Divorce*Robert Levern Bradbury and Freda Virginia Caviness were divorced.4 
Marriage* Robert Levern Bradbury married Freda Virginia Caviness on April 15, 1961 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Roy Leonard Bradbury4,7

Family 2

Ruby Kathryn VanHoy
Marriage*Robert Levern Bradbury married Ruby Kathryn VanHoy on June 3, 1972 at Hampton, Virginia.7,4 
Children
  • Debbie Bradbury7
  • Susan Bradbury7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Hunt Bradbury obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Hamilton Bradbury, Sr. obituary in the Dec 19, 1997 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1134] Daily Republican, From the Robert L. Bradbury obituary in the Aug 25, 2005 edition.

Eldridge Fleetwood Donahue1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 28, 1922, d. February 5, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8749.4 Eldridge Fleetwood Donahue was buried at Martin Cemetery, Clearbrook, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 28, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Dorothy Alice Bradbury, daughter of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Eldridge Fleetwood Donahue died on February 5, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,6 He Eldridge F. Donahue, age 69, of Roanoke, died Wednesday morning in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy B. Donahue; two sons, Ronnie and Larry Donahue; one daughter, Janet Stiff; four grandchildren, Chip Donahue, Doug Stiff, Leisha Donahue and Nancy Donahue, all of Roanoke; four brothers, Samuel Donahue, Salem; Jasper Donahue, Moneta; Lewis Donahue and Warren Donahue, all of Roanoke; four sisters, Ollie Simmons, Naomi Minnix, Marie Simmons and Earlene Eubank, all of Roanoke. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Friday with Dr. Douglas Keffer officiating. Interment will follow in Martin Family Cemetery, Roanoke County. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benevolent Fund at Edgewood Christian Church. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 6, 1992.3

Family

Dorothy Alice Bradbury b. November 28, 1929, d. June 12, 1994
Marriage*He married Dorothy Alice Bradbury, daughter of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Janet Lorraine Donahue2,3,1
  • Ronald Eldridge "Ronnie" Donahue2,3,1
  • Larry Wayne Donahue2,3,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Bradbury Donahue obituary in the Jun 14, 1994 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge F. Donahue obituary in the Feb 6, 1992 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Helen Bradbury1,2,3,4

F, b. June 6, 1932, d. July 6, 2004
FatherRoy Lewis Bradbury1,2,5,4 b. July 7, 1900, d. August 18, 1971
MotherNancy Sue Ella Hunt1,2,5,4 b. August 5, 1901, d. November 3, 1991
     Her married name was Brown.4 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-6283.6 Mary Helen Bradbury was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.2,7,8 She married Harry Hamilton Brown Jr.9 Mary Helen Bradbury was born on June 6, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,6,3,4,8 As of circa 1963,her married name was Keill.4 She married Unknown Keill circa 1963.4 As of circa 1965,her married name was Leannarda.2 Mary Helen Bradbury married Charles Walter Leannarda circa 1965.2,8 As of circa 1994,her married name was Strumb.2 Mary Helen Bradbury married Otis Lee Strumb circa 1994.2 Mary Helen Bradbury died on July 6, 2004 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., West Virginia, at age 72.2,7,6,8 She Mary Helen Strumb, 72, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died July 6, 2004, at Berkeley Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Mrs. Strumb was born June 6, 1932, in Roanoke, the daughter of Roy Lewis and Mary Ellen Hunt Bradbury. She was a retired waitress. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Risinger-Stotler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4019, Women of the Moose Chapter 1311, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60, all of Berkeley Springs. She was married to Otis Lee Strumb. Her first husband was Charles Walter Leannarda. Surviving are three sons, Daniel Wayne Brown of Blacksburg, David Hamilton Brown of Ellicott City, Md., and Dennis Andrew Brown of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Vicki Leigh Brown of Rockville, Md; a stepdaughter, Kathie Lee Edmiston of Churchton, Md; two sisters, Evelyn Day of De Funiak Springs, Fla., and Nancy Applegate of Verde, Fla; three brothers, Otis Bradbury and James Bradbury, both of Roanoke, and Robert Bradbury of Creal Springs, Ill; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers are deceased. A funeral will be at noon Saturday at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, with Pastor David Duckworth officiating. Burial will be private in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Morgan County, 4100 Valley Road, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411. on July 15, 2004.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 240, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Harry Hamilton Brown Jr. b. March 13, 1923, d. December 23, 1983
Marriage*Mary Helen Bradbury married Harry Hamilton Brown Jr.9 
Children
  • Dennis Andrew Brown2
  • Daniel Wayne Brown2,9
  • David Hamilton Brown2
  • Vicki Leigh Brown2

Family 2

Unknown Keill
Marriage*Mary Helen Bradbury married Unknown Keill circa 1963.4 

Family 3

Charles Walter Leannarda b. February 22, 1926, d. August 23, 1982
Marriage*Mary Helen Bradbury married Charles Walter Leannarda circa 1965.2,8 

Family 4

Otis Lee Strumb b. July 24, 1922, d. March 25, 1997
Marriage*Mary Helen Bradbury married Otis Lee Strumb circa 1994.2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Hunt Bradbury obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.
  2. [S1418] Winchester Star, From the Mary Helen Strumb obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S4144] Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Otis Lee Strumb1

M, b. July 24, 1922, d. March 25, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 579-12-1212.2 Otis Lee Strumb was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.3 He was born on July 24, 1922 at North Carolina.2,3 He married Mary Helen Bradbury, daughter of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, circa 1994.1 Otis Lee Strumb died on March 25, 1997 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., West Virginia, at age 74.3,2

Family

Mary Helen Bradbury b. June 6, 1932, d. July 6, 2004
Marriage*He married Mary Helen Bradbury, daughter of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, circa 1994.1 

Citations

  1. [S1418] Winchester Star, From the Mary Helen Strumb obituary in the Jul 15, 2004 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Ethel Elizabeth Herron1,2,3

F, b. April 30, 1926, d. July 13, 2011
     Ethel Elizabeth Herron was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 She was born on April 30, 1926 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.1 As of March 8, 1945,her married name was Bradbury.2 She married Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr., son of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, on March 8, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Ethel Elizabeth Herron and Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. were divorced on December 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Ethel Elizabeth Herron died on July 13, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.1,4 She On Wednesday, July 13, 2011, our most precious mother, Elizabeth Herron Bradbury (Ethel) Bandy Walton, 85, of Roanoke, was finally released from the agony of Alzheimer's and carried by angels to the throne of Jesus. Today she sings in Paradise. She was born in Wytheville, Va., on April 30, 1926, daughter of the late John W. and Bertha Jones-Peoples Herron. Mom was also preceded in death by her husbands, Lewis H. Bradbury Sr., James P. Bandy Sr., and Albert Walton; along with her brothers, James, Wesley, Stewart and Robert; and sisters, Mabel Clark, Julia Tilson and Helen Martin. Left behind to forever cherish her memory are her nine children, Lewis (Teri) Bradbury, Drema (Tommy) Altizer, Donna (Glenn) Shepherd, Michael (Lourdes) Bradbury, Robert Bradbury and fianc?e, Teresa Marsh, Sharon (Curtis) Smallwood, Clarence (Tina) Bradbury, Sherri (Boots) Bowling, and James (Veronica) Bandy; and her special granddaughter and caregiver, Margaret (Rob) Williams. Mama also left a legacy of 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. In addition, her sisters, Ruth Wingfield and Mary (Billie) McMasters; and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends, also survive. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Butch Hammed officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 15, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on July 15, 2011.1

Family

Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. b. April 26, 1922, d. December 17, 1997
Marriage*She married Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr., son of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, on March 8, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Ethel Elizabeth Herron and Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Sr. were divorced on December 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Lewis Hamilton Bradbury Jr.5,1,2
  • Drema Sue "Dreama" Bradbury5,1,2
  • Donna Darlene Bradbury5,1,2
  • Michael Laverne Bradbury5,1
  • Robert William Bradbury5,1,2
  • Sharon Elizabeth Bradbury5,1,2
  • Clarence Mitchell Bradbury5,1,2
  • Sherri Alice Bradbury1,5,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Herron Bradbury Bandy Walton obituary in the Jul 15, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Hamilton Bradbury, Sr. obituary in the Dec 19, 1997 edition.