Virginia Lee Booth1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 13, 1923, d. June 18, 2000
FatherAlexander Smith "Alex" Booth1,6,7,8,3,4,9 b. June 18, 1897, d. March 9, 1974
MotherLillie Pearl Crowder1,6,7,8,3,4,9 b. June 18, 1904, d. October 3, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 238-96-0392.10 Virginia Lee Booth was buried at Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.11 She was born on October 13, 1923 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.10,11,3,5 As of June 6, 1952,her married name was Crowder.4 She married Melvin Benjamin Crowder on June 6, 1952 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 Virginia Lee Booth died on June 18, 2000 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina, at age 76.10,2,11

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 164, District 12-19, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Family

Melvin Benjamin Crowder b. July 12, 1910, d. December 5, 1962
Marriage*Virginia Lee Booth married Melvin Benjamin Crowder on June 6, 1952 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earline Irma Booth Hodges obituary in the Apr 25, 2013 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Louise Crawford obituary in the Jul 23, 2022 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Christine Atkins obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3857] Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com

Helen Louise Booth1,2,3

F, b. September 15, 1925, d. July 19, 2022
FatherAlexander Smith "Alex" Booth1,4,2,3,5 b. June 18, 1897, d. March 9, 1974
MotherLillie Pearl Crowder1,4,2,3,5 b. June 18, 1904, d. October 3, 1977
     Helen Louise Booth was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 15, 1925 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 24, 1944,her married name was Crawford.3 She married Ashby Lee Crawford on December 24, 1944 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,6 Helen Louise Booth died on July 19, 2022 at Virginia at age 96.2 She Helen Louise Crawford of New Castle, born on September 15, 1925, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, but lives on in our hearts. Survived by her two daughters, Linda Oiler (Joe) of New Castle and Nancy Ellett (Rick) of Smith Mountain Lake; three sisters, Emma Walton of Richmond, Carula Hodges of Buchanan, Darline Trail (Leo) of Richmond; one brother, Carl Booth (Gerri) of Georgia; three grandchildren, Chris Rose (Jessie) of New Castle, Amy Rose Witmer (Phil) of Smith Mountain Lake, and Mary Beth Davis (Rick) of Lynchburg, six great-grandchildren, Cooper Rose and Madalyn Rose of New Castle, Brody Witmer of Smith Mountain Lake, Luther Davis, Anthea Davis, and Alfred Davis of Lynchburg; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, local friends and special friends from Berkshire. Preceded in death by her husband, Ashby Crawford; and her daughter, Louise Obenchain and son-in-law, Percy (Mack) Obenchain; her mother, Lilly Pearl Booth, father, Alec Booth; sisters, Hazel Booth, Earline Hodges, Shirley Atkins, and Virginia Crowder. Service at Paitsel Funeral Home at 3:00 P.M. with Kenny Davis officiating then proceeding to the graveside at Crawford Memorial Cemetery 17 Sage Brush Lane, New Castle, beside Paxton Chapel Church. on July 23, 2022.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Ashby Lee Crawford b. August 30, 1915, d. December 11, 1991
Marriage*Helen Louise Booth married Ashby Lee Crawford on December 24, 1944 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Louise Crawford obituary in the Jul 23, 2022 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earline Irma Booth Hodges obituary in the Apr 25, 2013 edition.
  5. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Christine Atkins obituary.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Desssie Louise Crawford Obenchain obituary.

Carl Douglas Booth1,2,3,4

M, b. November 1, 1930
FatherAlexander Smith "Alex" Booth1,2,3,5 b. June 18, 1897, d. March 9, 1974
MotherLillie Pearl Crowder1,2,3,5 b. June 18, 1904, d. October 3, 1977
     Carl Douglas Booth married Geraldine Unknown.2 Carl Douglas Booth was born on November 1, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 164, District 12-19, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia3

Family

Geraldine Unknown
Marriage*Carl Douglas Booth married Geraldine Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earline Irma Booth Hodges obituary in the Apr 25, 2013 edition.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Christine Atkins obituary.

Earline Irma Booth1,2,3

F, b. March 27, 1934, d. April 23, 2013
FatherAlexander Smith "Alex" Booth4,1,5,2,6,7 b. June 18, 1897, d. March 9, 1974
MotherLillie Pearl Crowder4,1,5,2,6,7 b. June 18, 1904, d. October 3, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 226-64-5744.8 Earline Irma Booth was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,9 She was born on March 27, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2,3,9 As of December 23, 1954,her married name was Hodges.2 She married Elmer Ray Hodges Sr. on December 23, 1954 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,10,11 Earline Irma Booth died on April 23, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.1,8,11,9 She Earline Irma Booth Hodges, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Ray Hodges Sr; parents, Alexander and Pearl Booth; and sisters, Virginia Crowder and Shirley Atkins. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Elmer Ray Hodges Jr; David and Deborah Hodges; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Diane and Preston McCormick, all of Buchanan; grandchildren, Ivan Lewis Wall, David Earl Wall and wife, Ashley, Lexis Hunter McCormick, Deborah Jean Hope McCormick, and Katelyn McCormick; great- granddaughter, Adrian Marie Wall; sisters, Helen Crawford, Carula Hodges, Darlene Trail, and Emma Lou Walton; and brother, Carl D. (Geraldine) Booth. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Boone officiating. The interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Valley View Baptist Church or the Buchanan Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Thursday April 25, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. on April 25, 2013.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 164, District 12-19, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Family

Elmer Ray Hodges Sr. b. February 9, 1920, d. April 4, 1989
Marriage*Earline Irma Booth married Elmer Ray Hodges Sr. on December 23, 1954 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,10,11 
Children
  • Patricia Diane Hodges1,10
  • Elmer Ray Hodges Jr.1,10
  • David Earl Hodges1,10,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earline Irma Booth Hodges obituary in the Apr 25, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Louise Crawford obituary in the Jul 23, 2022 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Christine Atkins obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S9170] Fairview Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S3614] Fincastle Herald, The, From the Elmer Ray Hodges, Sr. obituary in the Apr 12, 1989 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Hilda Rosa Boothe1

F, b. July 12, 1912, d. June 17, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 219-10-8126.2 Her married name was Crowder.1 Hilda Rosa Boothe married Luther Houston Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith.1 Hilda Rosa Boothe was born on July 12, 1912 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,2,1 She died on June 17, 1978 at Virginia at age 65.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 194, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia3

Family

Luther Houston Crowder b. circa 1907
Marriage*Hilda Rosa Boothe married Luther Houston Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Mrs. Hilda Rosa Boothe Crowder.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Jasper Crowder1,2,3

M, b. December 14, 1935, d. January 13, 1992
FatherLuther Houston Crowder1,2 b. circa 1907
MotherHilda Rosa Boothe1,2 b. July 12, 1912, d. June 17, 1978
     Harry Jasper Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He married Floda Unknown.3 Harry Jasper Crowder was born on December 14, 1935 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 He died on January 13, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.3,4 He Mr. Harry Jasper Crowder, age 56, died Monday, January 13, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Floda O. Crowder; one son, Gilbert K. Crowder, Fincastle; two sisters, Norma J. Stull, Buchanan; Doretha Minnix, Fincastle. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Mr. Kenneth Crowder officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on January 15, 1992.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 194, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Floda Unknown
Marriage*Harry Jasper Crowder married Floda Unknown.3 
Child
  • Gilbert K. Crowder3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Mrs. Hilda Rosa Boothe Crowder.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Jasper Crowder obituary in the Jan 15, 1992 edition.
  4. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Melvin Benjamin Crowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 12, 1910, d. December 5, 1962
     Melvin Benjamin Crowder was buried at Galatia Church Cemetery, Conway, Northampton Co., North Carolina.2,4,5 He was born on July 12, 1910 at Wake Co., North Carolina; His death certificate has a birth year of 1907.1,2,3,4 He married Virginia Lee Booth, daughter of Alexander Smith "Alex" Booth and Lillie Pearl Crowder, on June 6, 1952 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Melvin Benjamin Crowder died on December 5, 1962 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina, at age 52.2,4,5 He RICH SQUARE — Melvin B. Crowder, 52, died Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Crowder; one son, Melvin Hubert Crowder; five daughters, Mrs. Gloria Smith, Mrs. Suzanne C. Drew, Mrs. Elmer C. Baggett, Miss Elsie Mae Crowder, and Miss Trudie Lee Crowder, all of Rich Square; his stepfather, E. L. Poole; three half-sisters, Mrs. Eva Warren, Mrs. Edna Riggan, and Mrs. Ellen Edwards, and one half-brother, Edward Poole, all of Cary; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Galatia Baptist Church near Seaboard Friday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Harvey Coppadge, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on December 7, 1962.5

Family

Virginia Lee Booth b. October 13, 1923, d. June 18, 2000
Marriage*He married Virginia Lee Booth, daughter of Alexander Smith "Alex" Booth and Lillie Pearl Crowder, on June 6, 1952 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  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. [S11981] Galatia Church Cemetery, Northampton Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Melvin B. Crowder obituary in the Dec 7, 1962 edition.

Elmer Ray Hodges Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 9, 1920, d. April 4, 1989
     Elmer Ray Hodges Sr. was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 230-03-2726.9 He was born on February 9, 1920 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.9,2,3,5,6,7,8 He married Earline Irma Booth, daughter of Alexander Smith "Alex" Booth and Lillie Pearl Crowder, on December 23, 1954 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,4,7 Elmer Ray Hodges Sr. died on April 4, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.9,3,4,7 He Elmer Ray Hodges Sr., 69, of Buchanan died Aprll 4, 1989. He was retired from the US Department of the Interior with 25 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Earline Booth Hodges; two sons, Elmer Ray Hodges, Jr. and David E. Hodges, both of Buchanan; three daughters, Darlene Hodges McGee and Dianes Hodges Bane, both of Lexington; Patricia Diane Hodges, Buchann; four brothers, Carey Hodges, Lithia; Lester Hodges, Buchanan; Buford Hodges, New Jersey; Floyd Hodges, Lexington; two sisters, Mildred Talbert, North Carolina; Ardelia Wright, Ohio; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held April 7 in Fairview Cemetery. on April 12, 1989.4

Family

Earline Irma Booth b. March 27, 1934, d. April 23, 2013
Marriage*He married Earline Irma Booth, daughter of Alexander Smith "Alex" Booth and Lillie Pearl Crowder, on December 23, 1954 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,4,7 
Children
  • Patricia Diane Hodges1,4
  • Elmer Ray Hodges Jr.1,4
  • David Earl Hodges1,4,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earline Irma Booth Hodges obituary in the Apr 25, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9170] Fairview Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3614] Fincastle Herald, The, From the Elmer Ray Hodges, Sr. obituary in the Apr 12, 1989 edition.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Shirley Christine Booth1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 4, 1946, d. July 1, 2012
FatherAlexander Smith "Alex" Booth1,6,2,3,4 b. June 18, 1897, d. March 9, 1974
MotherLillie Pearl Crowder1,6,2,3,4 b. June 18, 1904, d. October 3, 1977
     Shirley Christine Booth Shirley Christine Atkins, age 65, of 800 W. Ridgeway Street, Apt 412, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1946 in Fincastle, Virginia, to the late Alexander Smith Booth and Pearl Lillie Crowder Booth. She was a homemaker throughout her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Burley Atkins, Sr. and a sister, Virginia Crowder. She is survived by a daughter, Rose Broughman and husband, Jesse of Fincastle; a son, James Burley Atkins, Jr. and wife, Erin of Covington; five sisters, Darlene Trail and husband, Leo of Richmond, Ema Lou Walton and husband, Ronnie of Richmond, Helen Crawford of Newcastle, Earlene Hodges of Buchanan, and Carula Hodges of Buchanan; a brother, Carl Booth and wife, Jerry of Georgia; a granddaughter, Michelle and husband, Russell of Buchanan; a great grandson, Jacob Matthew, due July 21; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held in Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, at a later date, with Reverend Frank Broughman officiating.4 She was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 226-64-5677.7 She was born on September 4, 1946 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4,7,5 As of July 7, 1964,her married name was Atkins.3 She married James Burley Atkins Sr. on July 7, 1964 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 Shirley Christine Booth died on July 1, 2012 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 65.4,7,8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 164, District 12-19, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Family

James Burley Atkins Sr. b. October 25, 1935, d. November 23, 2010
Marriage*Shirley Christine Booth married James Burley Atkins Sr. on July 7, 1964 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children
  • Rose Atkins4
  • James Burley Atkins Jr.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earline Irma Booth Hodges obituary in the Apr 25, 2013 edition.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Christine Atkins obituary.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Louise Crawford obituary in the Jul 23, 2022 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Burley Atkins Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 25, 1935, d. November 23, 2010
     James Burley Atkins Sr. was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 229-56-9267.5 He was born on October 25, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,5 He married Shirley Christine Booth, daughter of Alexander Smith "Alex" Booth and Lillie Pearl Crowder, on July 7, 1964 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 James Burley Atkins Sr. died on November 23, 2010 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 75.5,4

Family

Shirley Christine Booth b. September 4, 1946, d. July 1, 2012
Marriage*He married Shirley Christine Booth, daughter of Alexander Smith "Alex" Booth and Lillie Pearl Crowder, on July 7, 1964 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Rose Atkins2
  • James Burley Atkins Jr.2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Christine Atkins obituary.
  3. [S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., 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.