Belverda "Belva" Surratt1

F, b. October 30, 1897, d. November 2, 1970
     Belverda "Belva" Surratt was buried at Little Vine Cemetery, Carroll Co., Virginia.1 She was born on October 30, 1897 at Virginia.1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Montgomery.2 She married Leland Oliver Montgomery, son of Edward Harrison Montgomery and Myrtle Frances Marshall, circa 1928.1,2 Belverda "Belva" Surratt died on November 2, 1970 at age 73.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 122, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 202, District 18-13, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia3

Family

Leland Oliver Montgomery b. February 1, 1903, d. May 31, 1967
Marriage*Belverda "Belva" Surratt married Leland Oliver Montgomery, son of Edward Harrison Montgomery and Myrtle Frances Marshall, circa 1928.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S3684] Little Vine Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Louise Ada Sexton1

F, b. August 27, 1908, d. July 14, 1973
     Louise Ada Sexton was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 27, 1908 at Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1917,her married name was Montgomery.2 She married Shirley Thomas Montgomery, son of Edward Harrison Montgomery and Myrtle Frances Marshall, circa 1917.1,2 Louise Ada Sexton died on July 14, 1973 at age 64.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 12, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 124, District 18-12, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia3

Family

Shirley Thomas Montgomery b. November 26, 1907, d. July 19, 1973
Marriage*Louise Ada Sexton married Shirley Thomas Montgomery, son of Edward Harrison Montgomery and Myrtle Frances Marshall, circa 1917.1,2 
Children
  • Dorothy Montgomery2,3
  • Myrtle F. Montgomery3
  • Shirley J. Montgomery3

Citations

  1. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alma O. Montgomery1,2,3

F, b. December 6, 1910, d. March 12, 2001
FatherEdward Harrison Montgomery1,2,4 b. August 19, 1879, d. May 5, 1968
MotherMyrtle Frances Marshall1,2,4 b. June, 1881, d. 1961
     Alma O. Montgomery was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-03-5925.5 Her married name was Selfe.1 She married William Selfe.1 Alma O. Montgomery was born on December 6, 1910 at Virginia.1,5 She died on March 12, 2001 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 90.1,5,3 She SELFE, Alma Montgomery, 90, of Dugspur, passed away Monday, March 12, 2001 at Eldercare of Hillsville. She is survived by a daughter, Juanita Selfe of Dugspur; special niece and husband, Lynn and Wayne Davis. Funeral service, 12 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2001 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Rev. Allen T. Cherry and Rev. Alfred Pinkerton officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour preceding the service. Flowers will be appreciated, however, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Joy Ranch Children's Home, Woodlawn, Va. 24381. on March 14, 2001.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 5, District 1, Castlewood, Russell Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 146, District 84-2, Dante, Russell Co., Virginia4

Family

William Selfe b. March 20, 1906, d. August, 1967
Marriage*Alma O. Montgomery married William Selfe.1 
Children
  • Juanita Selfe3
  • Cora Selfe4

Citations

  1. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Montgomery Selfe obituary in the Mar 14, 2001 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Selfe1

M, b. March 20, 1906, d. August, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 226-20-8861.2 William Selfe married Alma O. Montgomery, daughter of Edward Harrison Montgomery and Myrtle Frances Marshall.1 William Selfe was born on March 20, 1906 at Virginia.2 He died in August, 1967 at age 61.2

Family

Alma O. Montgomery b. December 6, 1910, d. March 12, 2001
Marriage*He married Alma O. Montgomery, daughter of Edward Harrison Montgomery and Myrtle Frances Marshall.1 
Children
  • Juanita Selfe3
  • Cora Selfe4

Citations

  1. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Montgomery Selfe obituary in the Mar 14, 2001 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Clifton Montgomery1

M, b. October 13, 1915, d. November 5, 1969
FatherEdward Harrison Montgomery1,2,3 b. August 19, 1879, d. May 5, 1968
MotherMyrtle Frances Marshall1,2,3 b. June, 1881, d. 1961
     Charles Clifton Montgomery was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 13, 1915 at Virginia.1 He died on November 5, 1969 at age 54.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 5, District 1, Castlewood, Russell Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 146, District 84-2, Dante, Russell Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Railroad laborer3

Citations

  1. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cyril Pierce Quesenberry1,2,3

M, b. July 22, 1917, d. September, 1990
FatherRobert Ellis Lee Quesenberry4,1,5 b. March 28, 1893, d. 1975
MotherElla Frances Montgomery4,1,5 b. February, 1899, d. 1963
     His Social Security Number was 719-03-7242.6 Cyril Pierce Quesenberry was born on July 22, 1917 at Carroll Co., Virginia.6,3 He married Mildred Marie Walker on June 23, 1937 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5 Cyril Pierce Quesenberry and Mildred Marie Walker were divorced before February 5, 1948.3 Cyril Pierce Quesenberry married Wanda Mae Hill on February 5, 1948 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 Cyril Pierce Quesenberry died in September, 1990 at age 73.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 54, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 12, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 65, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1940Railroad car repairer helper2

Family 1

Mildred Marie Walker b. December 8, 1921, d. August 28, 1987
Marriage*Cyril Pierce Quesenberry married Mildred Marie Walker on June 23, 1937 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5 
Divorce* Cyril Pierce Quesenberry and Mildred Marie Walker were divorced before February 5, 1948.3 

Family 2

Wanda Mae Hill
Marriage*Cyril Pierce Quesenberry married Wanda Mae Hill on February 5, 1948 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quesenberry-Hill marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quesenberry-Walker marriage record.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edith Quesenberry1,2

F, b. January 26, 1920, d. December 10, 1983
FatherRobert Ellis Lee Quesenberry1,2 b. March 28, 1893, d. 1975
MotherElla Frances Montgomery1,2 b. February, 1899, d. 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-8725.3 Edith Quesenberry was born on January 26, 1920 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3 She died on December 10, 1983 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 63.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 12, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 282, District 24-81, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia2

Family

Child
  • Dona Jolene Quesenberry2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mildred Marie Walker1

F, b. December 8, 1921, d. August 28, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 234-40-6194.2 Mildred Marie Walker was born on December 8, 1921 at Arista, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of June 23, 1937,her married name was Quesenberry.1 She married Cyril Pierce Quesenberry, son of Robert Ellis Lee Quesenberry and Ella Frances Montgomery, on June 23, 1937 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 Mildred Marie Walker and Cyril Pierce Quesenberry were divorced before February 5, 1948.3 Mildred Marie Walker died on August 28, 1987 at Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., Michigan, at age 65.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 65, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Cyril Pierce Quesenberry b. July 22, 1917, d. September, 1990
Marriage*Mildred Marie Walker married Cyril Pierce Quesenberry, son of Robert Ellis Lee Quesenberry and Ella Frances Montgomery, on June 23, 1937 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Mildred Marie Walker and Cyril Pierce Quesenberry were divorced before February 5, 1948.3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quesenberry-Walker marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quesenberry-Hill marriage record.
  4. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Estell Clement Sutphin1,2

M, b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
     Estell Clement Sutphin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-44-3127.3 He was born on June 5, 1891 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Cora Ida Gray, daughter of Edward Gray Jr. and Martha J. Lindsey, circa 1912.5,6,7 Estell Clement Sutphin died on March 8, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.1

Census Records

1930Carpenter5
1930Dwelling 2, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 45, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 901, District 81-25A, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Private nurse8
1950Vegetable salesman9

Family

Cora Ida Gray b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
Marriage*Estell Clement Sutphin married Cora Ida Gray, daughter of Edward Gray Jr. and Martha J. Lindsey, circa 1912.5,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Ida Sutphin obituary in the Jun 24, 1945 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clement Edward Sutphin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 5, 1915, d. December 23, 2002
FatherEstell Clement Sutphin1,7,8,10,9,3,4 b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
MotherCora Ida Gray1,7,8,9,3,4 b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
     Clement Edward Sutphin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 His Social Security Number was 224-09-1835.12 He was born on January 5, 1915 at Washington, Marion Co., Indiana.12,3,5 He died on December 23, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.11,12,6 He SUTPHIN, Clement E., 87, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 23, 2002. He was a veteran of WWII and retired from Michael's Bakery of Roanoke after many years service. He was a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Surviving are sisters Virginia B. Sutphin and Golda Kanode; sister and brother-in-law, Alma S. and Earl E. Fetter; also numerous cousins. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 25, 2002.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 45, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 901, District 81-25A, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Bakery bread wrapper7
1950Bakery worker10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Ida Sutphin obituary in the Jun 24, 1945 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clement E. Sutphin obituary in the Dec 25, 2002 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virginia Berthelda Sutphin1,2,3,4

F, b. March 7, 1916, d. December 14, 2005
FatherEstell Clement Sutphin1,5,6,9,7,8,4 b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
MotherCora Ida Gray1,5,6,7,8,4 b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5574.10 Virginia Berthelda Sutphin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,2 She was born on March 7, 1916 at Washington, Marion Co., Indiana.10,8,4 She died on December 14, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.11,10,3 She Virginia B. Sutphin, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She was retired from Puritan Milles. She was preceded in death by sisters, Beatrice M. Sutphin and Violet G. Sutphin; brothers, Clement E. Sutphin and Warren R. Sutphin. Surviving are her sisters and brother-in-law, Alma S. and Earl E. Fetters, Roanoke, Golda B. Kanode, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 16, 2005.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 45, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 901, District 81-25A, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Cotton mill sewer5
1950Garmet factory worker9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Ida Sutphin obituary in the Jun 24, 1945 edition.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia B. Sutphin obituary in the Dec 16, 2005 edition.

Beatrice Marie Sutphin1,2

F, b. April 25, 1917, d. November 18, 1925
FatherEstell Clement Sutphin1 b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
MotherCora Ida Gray1 b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
     Beatrice Marie Sutphin was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on April 25, 1917 at Indiana.1,2 She died on November 18, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 8.2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem 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=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&

Warren Roscoe "Buster" Sutphin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 16, 1918, d. July 2, 1989
FatherEstell Clement Sutphin1,8,9,10,11,3,4,6 b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
MotherCora Ida Gray1,8,9,11,3,4,6 b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5295.12 Warren Roscoe "Buster" Sutphin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,7 He was born on May 16, 1918 at Washington, Marion Co., Indiana.12,2,3,4,5 He died on July 2, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.2,4,7 He Warren Roscoe Sutphin, age 71, of Roanoke County, died Sunday, July 2, 1989. Surviving are one brother, Clement E. Sutphin, Roanoke; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Virginia B. Sutphin, Violet G. Sutphin, Alma and Earl Fetters, Golda and Lawrence Kanode, all of Roanoke. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 4, 1989.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 45, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 901, District 81-25A, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren Roscoe Sutphin obituary in the Jul 4, 1989 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Ida Sutphin obituary in the Jun 24, 1945 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Violet Gray Sutphin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 27, 1923, d. January 10, 1994
FatherEstell Clement Sutphin1,6,7,9,8,5 b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
MotherCora Ida Gray1,6,7,8,5 b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 231-18-4777.10 Violet Gray Sutphin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,2 She was born on May 27, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,3,5,11 She died on January 10, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,10,4,11 She SUTPHIN, Violet Gray, 70, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 10, 1994. She was retired from Heironimus. Surviving are one brother, Clement E. Sutphin, Roanoke; three sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia B. Sutphin, Alma and Earl Fetters, and Golda Kanode, all of Roanoke. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 11, 1994.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 45, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 901, District 81-25A, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Elevator operator9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Gray Sutphin obituary in the Jan 11, 1994 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Ida Sutphin obituary in the Jun 24, 1945 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&

Golda Bell Sutphin1,2,3

F, b. August 9, 1925, d. February 23, 2023
FatherEstell Clement Sutphin4,1,2,3,6,5 b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
MotherCora Ida Gray4,1,2,3,5 b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
     Golda Bell Sutphin Golda Sutphin Kanode, Aug 9, 1925 - Feby 23, 2025. Golda Sutphin Kanode, 99, of Roanoke passed away on February 23, 2025. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Lawrence A. Kanode and the daughter of E. Edward Sutphin and Cora Gray Sutphin, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Alma, Virginia, and Violet; brothers, Clement and Warren; and longtime friend and companion, Melvin B. Spencer. Those left to cherish her memory are her longtime friend, Arbutus Ingram and several cousins. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.2 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 9, 1925 at Virginia.4,2 As of February 26, 1971,her married name was Kanode.3 She married Lawrence Alvin Kanode on February 26, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,3 Golda Bell Sutphin died on February 23, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 45, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 901, District 81-25A, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1950Dime store saleswoman6

Family

Lawrence Alvin Kanode b. September 5, 1915, d. April 17, 1990
Marriage*Golda Bell Sutphin married Lawrence Alvin Kanode on February 26, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Ida Sutphin obituary in the Jun 24, 1945 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Alma Kathleen Sutphin1,2,3

F, b. July 15, 1920, d. July 5, 2019
FatherEstell Clement Sutphin1,4,3,5,6 b. June 5, 1891, d. March 8, 1973
MotherCora Ida Gray1,4,3,5,6 b. May 16, 1892, d. June 23, 1945
     Alma Kathleen Sutphin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,7 She was born on July 15, 1920 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7 As of May 30, 1964,her married name was Fetters.3 She married Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,2,3,10 Alma Kathleen Sutphin died on July 5, 2019 at Virginia at age 98.2,7 She Alma Kathleen Fetters, 98, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born July 15, 1920 in Salem. She is survived by her loving husband and friend of 44 years, Earl E. Fetters, daughter and husband, Nancy and Timmy Holcomb; grandchildren, Ashley Short, Scott Holcomb and wife, Anna and Amanda Holcomb; great grandchildren Avery, Carson, Grayson, Harper and Elizabeth; sister, Golda S. Kanode. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Salem, employed as a drug clerk at People's Drug for eight years and Smead and Webber Pharmacy in Salem for 13 years. A graveside service will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 7, 2019.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 45, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. b. April 4, 1928, d. December 19, 2020
Marriage*Alma Kathleen Sutphin married Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,2,3,10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Kathleen Fetters obituary in the Jul 7, 2019 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Ida Sutphin obituary in the Jun 24, 1945 edition.
  7. [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&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clement E. Sutphin obituary in the Dec 25, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia B. Sutphin obituary in the Dec 16, 2005 edition.
  10. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Earl Ellsworth Fetters obituary.

Lawrence Alvin Kanode1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 5, 1915, d. April 17, 1990
     Lawrence Alvin Kanode was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 225-10-9884.6 He was born on September 5, 1915 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia; All records except his birth certificate have a birth date of Sep 4, 1915.2,3,4,7,6,5 He married Golda Bell Sutphin, daughter of Estell Clement Sutphin and Cora Ida Gray, on February 26, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Lawrence Alvin Kanode died on April 17, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.2,6,7

Family

Golda Bell Sutphin b. August 9, 1925, d. February 23, 2023
Marriage*He married Golda Bell Sutphin, daughter of Estell Clement Sutphin and Cora Ida Gray, on February 26, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Golda Sutphin Kanode obituary.
  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. [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. [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.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 4, 1928, d. December 19, 2020
     Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. Earl Ellsworth Fetters, 92, of Roanoke, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1928 in Ruffs Dale, PA. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Alma Sutphin Fetters; parents, Ellsworth and Edith Fetters; and a grandson in-law, Steven Short. Mr. Fetters served in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was employed at Roanoke Engraving for 12 years, Manager and Art Director of Collegiate Pacific for 20 years, and retired from Shirts and Other Stuff in 2003. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy F. Holcomb and son-in-law, Timothy; grandchildren, Ashley Short, T. Scott Holcomb and wife, Anna Brooks; and Amanda Holcomb; five great grandchildren, Avery, Carson and Grayson Short, and Harper and Elizabeth Holcomb; sister-in-law, Golda Kanode. A graveside service will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road, Roanoke, VA.3 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on April 4, 1928 at Ruffs Dale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,4 He married Alma Kathleen Sutphin, daughter of Estell Clement Sutphin and Cora Ida Gray, on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6,2,3 Earl Ellsworth Fetters Sr. died on December 19, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.3

Family

Alma Kathleen Sutphin b. July 15, 1920, d. July 5, 2019
Marriage*He married Alma Kathleen Sutphin, daughter of Estell Clement Sutphin and Cora Ida Gray, on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clement E. Sutphin obituary in the Dec 25, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Earl Ellsworth Fetters obituary.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia B. Sutphin obituary in the Dec 16, 2005 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Kathleen Fetters obituary in the Jul 7, 2019 edition.

Aryless Nelson "Arlis" Jennings1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 10, 1922, d. September 10, 2006
FatherHarrison Leonard Jennings1,8,4,9 b. January 30, 1889, d. February 6, 1968
MotherAmanda Ellen "Mandy" Gray1,8,2,4,9 b. July 11, 1899, d. March 26, 1988
     Aryless Nelson "Arlis" Jennings Aryless N. Jennings, 83 of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. He was preceded in death by his daughter Judy Wright. Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife Eula Buckner Jennings of the home; siblings & spouses Alma & Cameron Easter of Cana, Edythe Earwood of Ashville, NC, Harrison Russell & Shirley Jennings of Hillsville, Billy Wade & Elaine Jennings of Hillsville and Mildred & Paul Norman of Hillsville; grandchildren & spouses Melissa & Nathan Largen and Jill & David Caldwell; four great grandchildren Alexandra Largen, Isabelle Largen, Derek Caldwell and Marc Caldwell; great grandchild on the way Julia Largen; special friends Hascal & Ann Wright and numerous nephews & nieces. Burial will follow at the Liberty Hill Cemetery.3 His Social Security Number was 223-22-9257.9 He was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 10, 1922 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.4,9,5,7 He married Eula Faye Buckner on July 15, 1944 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,10,4 Aryless Nelson "Arlis" Jennings died on September 10, 2006 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 83.3,9,11,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 140, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 141, District 18-12, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia8

Family

Eula Faye Buckner b. January 26, 1920, d. April 25, 2015
Marriage*Aryless Nelson "Arlis" Jennings married Eula Faye Buckner on July 15, 1944 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,10,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Amanda Ellen Gray Jennings obituary in the Mar 28, 1988 edition.
  3. [S3700] Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, online http://www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com, From the Aryless N. Jennings obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S3700] Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, online http://www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com, From the Eula Jennings obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judy Ann Wright obituary in the Nov 16, 1991 edition.

Curtis Edward Fielding Jennings Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 10, 1928, d. April 6, 1992
FatherHarrison Leonard Jennings1,5,6 b. January 30, 1889, d. February 6, 1968
MotherAmanda Ellen "Mandy" Gray1,5,6,4 b. July 11, 1899, d. March 26, 1988
     Curtis Edward Fielding Jennings Sr. was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.3 His Social Security Number was 224-34-2745.6 He married Beverly Ann Stone.7 Curtis Edward Fielding Jennings Sr. was born on March 10, 1928 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.2,6,3,8,9 He died on April 6, 1992 at Maryland at age 64.6,3,10,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 140, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 141, District 18-12, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5

Family

Beverly Ann Stone b. March 27, 1936, d. February 8, 2017
Marriage*Curtis Edward Fielding Jennings Sr. married Beverly Ann Stone.7 
Children
  • Kathleen Jennings7
  • Joyce Jennings7
  • Randy Jennings7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S6277] Glen Haven Memorial Park, Anne Arundel Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Amanda Ellen Gray Jennings obituary in the Mar 28, 1988 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S13413] Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, online www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/maryland/glen-burnie/kirkley-ruddick-funeral-home-glen-burnie/fh-40694, From the Beverly Ann Jennings obituary.
  8. [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.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edyth Louise Jennings1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 27, 1930, d. October 19, 2012
FatherHarrison Leonard Jennings6,1,7,3,8 b. January 30, 1889, d. February 6, 1968
MotherAmanda Ellen "Mandy" Gray6,1,2,7,3,8 b. July 11, 1899, d. March 26, 1988
     Edyth Louise Jennings Edythe Earwood, Apr 27, 1930 - Oct 19, 2012. Edythe Louise Jennings Earwood, 82, died Friday October 19, 2012 in Asheville. A native of Carroll County, Virginia, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1958, retired from nursing services at St. Josephs Hospital and previously worked at Highland Hospital. She was a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and will be remembered for her handwork, her storytelling and her humor. Mrs. Earwood was a daughter of the late Harrison and Amanda Jennings and wife of the late James Earwood. Surviving are her son, Roy Richardson and wife Carolyn of Candler, grandchildren, Amanda Deweese and husband Chris and Emily Richardson all of Asheville; sisters, Alma Easter of Cana, VA and Mildred Norman and husband Paul of Hillsville, VA and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at Cane Creek Cemetery in Fairview.3 She was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,9 Her married name was Earwood.2 She married James Brodus "Jim" Earwood.2,3,4 Edyth Louise Jennings was born on April 27, 1930 at Carroll Co., Virginia.6,3,9,5 As of March 3, 1951,her married name was Richardson.10 She married Everett Richardson on March 3, 1951 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.10 Edyth Louise Jennings died on October 19, 2012 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 82.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 18-12, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 168, District 18-18, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7

Family 1

James Brodus "Jim" Earwood b. July 28, 1924, d. August 22, 1998
Marriage*Edyth Louise Jennings married James Brodus "Jim" Earwood.2,3,4 

Family 2

Everett Richardson b. August 24, 1925, d. December 28, 2010
Marriage*Edyth Louise Jennings married Everett Richardson on March 3, 1951 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.10 
Child
  • Roy Allan Richardson3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Wade Jennings obituary in the Nov 8, 2009 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Amanda Ellen Gray Jennings obituary in the Mar 28, 1988 edition.
  3. [S6967] Anders-Rice Funeral Home, online http://www.andersrice.com, From the Edythe Louise Jennings Earwood obituary.
  4. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the James B. Earwood obituary in the Aug 24, 1998 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3332] Galax Gazette, The, From the Harrison Russell Jennings obituary in the Aug 20, 2008 edition.
  9. [S12023] Cane Creek Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.