Floyd Thurman1

M, b. circa 1924, d. circa 1924
FatherRobert Melvin Thurman1 b. May 1, 1870, d. May 7, 1936
MotherLelia Beatrice Cannaday1 b. March 10, 1881, d. November 2, 1976
     Floyd Thurman died circa 1924 at Kansas.1 He was born circa 1924 at Kansas.1

Citations

  1. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.

Lewis G. Cannaday1

M, b. March 18, 1920, d. November 10, 1921
FatherMarvin Carson Cannaday1 b. January 25, 1898, d. April 22, 1983
MotherAda Ethel Simpson1 b. January 16, 1899, d. November 26, 1971
     Lewis G. Cannaday was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on November 10, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1; Died of diptheria.1

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Lena Evelyn Smith1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1938, d. April 1, 2013
FatherJohn Hampton Smith1,2,3 b. January 23, 1912, d. November 7, 1994
MotherBonnie Annie Laurie Cannaday1,2,3 b. February 13, 1911, d. September 3, 1943
     Lena Evelyn Smith was born on February 28, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 As of October 16, 1969,her married name was Vest.3 She married Robert Dale Vest, son of Ralph Berry Vest and Irene Ray Akers, on October 16, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6 Lena Evelyn Smith died on April 1, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.4,7 She Lena Evelyn (Smith) Vest, 75, of Roanoke, formerly of Floyd, went to be with her Lord Monday, April 1, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dale Vest; three children, Laura (Danny) Texter, Jefferey (Elizabeth) Vest and Catherine (Billy) Hartman; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Allen) Hubbard, Charles StClair and Jason Texter; one great-grandchild; one brother, Charles (Sarah) Smith; two sisters, Bonnie (Bob) Elliott and Brenda (Wayne) Underwood.
The family with gather 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel to greet friends; then a service to celebrate Lena's life will be held 2 p.m. with the Rev. J.C. Holden officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, 540-745-2007. on April 3, 2013.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 72, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Robert Dale Vest b. August 1, 1941, d. October 18, 2017
Marriage*Lena Evelyn Smith married Robert Dale Vest, son of Ralph Berry Vest and Irene Ray Akers, on October 16, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6 
Children
  • Laura Evelyn Vest8,9,4
  • Jeffery Dale Vest8,9,4
  • Catherine Irene Vest8,9,4,10

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the John Hampton Smith obituary in the Nov 10, 1994 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Evelyn Smith Vest obituary in the Apr 3, 2013 edition.
  5. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Vest obituary in the Oct 20, 2017 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Ralph Berry Vest obituary in the Oct 15, 2004 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Irene Akers Vest obituary in the Mar 25, 2008 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Iris Pearl Lucas1

F, b. July 30, 1916, d. May 19, 1919
FatherJoseph Augustine Lucas1 b. February 10, 1883, d. November 27, 1947
MotherPearl Laverta Howery1 b. March 20, 1896, d. July 6, 1968
     Iris Pearl Lucas was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 30, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on May 19, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.

Ada Lee Akers1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 23, 1930
FatherElbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers1,2,4 b. June 21, 1905, d. November 24, 1987
MotherMyrtle Lee Fralin1,2,3 b. March 23, 1903, d. November 13, 2001
     Ada Lee Akers was born on November 23, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 As of June 4, 1948,her married name was Williams.2 She married Harmon Edmond Williams on June 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5

Family

Harmon Edmond Williams b. October 8, 1928, d. September 16, 2022
Marriage*Ada Lee Akers married Harmon Edmond Williams on June 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 
Children
  • Sandra Lee Williams1,7,8,4,5
  • Larry Edmon Williams1,8,4,5
  • Carol Ann Williams1,8,4,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Fralin Akers obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elbert J. Akers obituary in the Nov 26, 1987 edition.
  5. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Harmon Edmond Williams obituary.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Harmon Edmond Williams1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 8, 1928, d. September 16, 2022
     Harmon Edmond Williams Harmon Edmond Williams, Oct8, 1928 - Sep 16, 2022. Harmon "Papa" Edmond Williams, our husband, daddy, papa, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 16, 2022, at this home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Nettie Trusler Williams. He outlived all his siblings and their spouses: Geneva Agnew (Aubrey), Essie Mae White (Mondes), Dorothy Wagoner (John), Susan Holland (F.L.), Hugh Williams (Erselle), Ruby Jones. Harmon was employed by the Floyd County School System and retired after 41 years and 11 months of service. Following his retirement, he continued to farm, travel and camp. He enjoyed telling people all about the many trips he and Ada Lee took over the years, most of the time with multiple kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He never met a stranger. Anyone who knew Harmon, would have a story to tell. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Ada Lee Akers Williams; his children, Sandra Thompson (Donny), Larry Williams (Cathy), and Carol Ann Bowman (Tony); his grandchildren, Donna Laurens (Charles), Dwayne Thompson (Carol), Sebastian Brooks, Jason Hall (Deidre), Lorne Bowman (Susan), Irina Cook (Logan) and Nikita Williams; his great-grandchildren, Chelsea Lindo (Jaine), Charles Laurens II (Christina), Chandler Laurens (Melani), Alana, Tristian, Celeste and Elyra Brooks, Savannah and Trey Blankenship, Ava Williams, Ayden, Asher and Alaya Cook; numerous nieces and nephews and wonderful friends.5 He was born on October 8, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 He married Ada Lee Akers, daughter of Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers and Myrtle Lee Fralin, on June 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,5 Harmon Edmond Williams died on September 16, 2022 at Virginia at age 93.5

Family

Ada Lee Akers b. November 23, 1930
Marriage*He married Ada Lee Akers, daughter of Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers and Myrtle Lee Fralin, on June 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,5 
Children
  • Sandra Lee Williams1,7,8,6,5
  • Larry Edmon Williams1,8,6,5
  • Carol Ann Williams1,8,6,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Fralin Akers obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Harmon Edmond Williams obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elbert J. Akers obituary in the Nov 26, 1987 edition.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Donny Ray Thompson1,2,3

M, b. October 5, 1942, d. February 19, 2025
     Donny Ray Thompson was born on October 5, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Sandra Lee Williams, daughter of Harmon Edmond Williams and Ada Lee Akers, on September 16, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 Donny Ray Thompson died on February 19, 2025 at age 82.

Family

Sandra Lee Williams
Marriage*He married Sandra Lee Williams, daughter of Harmon Edmond Williams and Ada Lee Akers, on September 16, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 
Child
  • Dwayne Edward Thompson1,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Fralin Akers obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elbert J. Akers obituary in the Nov 26, 1987 edition.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Harmon Edmond Williams obituary.

Buena Vista Helms Jr.1

M, b. circa 1920
     Buena Vista Helms Jr. married Hazel M. Cannaday, daughter of Bernice Allen Cannaday and Clydie Frances Brammer.2 Buena Vista Helms Jr. was born circa 1920 at Virginia.1

Family

Hazel M. Cannaday b. September 10, 1926, d. June 21, 1956
Marriage*He married Hazel M. Cannaday, daughter of Bernice Allen Cannaday and Clydie Frances Brammer.2 
Children
  • David Allen Helms2
  • Linda Marie Helms2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

Ray A. Sutphin1

M, b. January 20, 1922, d. August 6, 1966
     Ray A. Sutphin married Hazel M. Cannaday, daughter of Bernice Allen Cannaday and Clydie Frances Brammer.1 Ray A. Sutphin was born on January 20, 1922.1 He died on August 6, 1966 at age 44.1

Family

Hazel M. Cannaday b. September 10, 1926, d. June 21, 1956
Marriage*He married Hazel M. Cannaday, daughter of Bernice Allen Cannaday and Clydie Frances Brammer.1 

Citations

  1. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.

Daniel Bryan Cannaday1,2

M, b. July 21, 1964, d. August 28, 1970
FatherJohn Elwood Cannaday Jr.1,2 b. December 18, 1935, d. August 7, 2001
MotherLaura Middlebrooks1,2
     Daniel Bryan Cannaday was buried at New Live Oak Cemetery, 110 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, Dallas Co., Alabama.3 He was born on July 21, 1964 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.3 He died on August 28, 1970 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, at age 6.2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Elwood Cannaday, Jr. obituary in the Aug 9, 2001 edition.
  2. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  3. [S3615] New Live Oak Cemetery, Dallas Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com