Emma Gertrude Bradley1,2,3,4

F, b. April 30, 1920, d. December 21, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9473.2 Emma Gertrude Bradley was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on April 30, 1920 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,4 As of April 24, 1937,her married name was Lucado.1 She married Huey Webster Lucado, son of Robert Peters Lucado and Elzora "Zora" Poff, on April 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Emma Gertrude Bradley and Huey Webster Lucado were divorced on August 4, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Emma Gertrude Bradley died on December 21, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.2,3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 204, District 119-5, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Cotton mill worker7

Family

Huey Webster Lucado b. February 26, 1917, d. October 4, 1981
Marriage*Emma Gertrude Bradley married Huey Webster Lucado, son of Robert Peters Lucado and Elzora "Zora" Poff, on April 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Emma Gertrude Bradley and Huey Webster Lucado were divorced on August 4, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ruth Sewell/Seawell Thomas1,2,3,4

F, b. May 25, 1910, d. July 18, 1999
FatherEldridge Washington Thomas1,2,3,5 b. January 26, 1885, d. January 7, 1944
MotherEarly Rose Poff1,2,3,5 b. October 24, 1890, d. February 14, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 262-06-8684.6 Ruth Sewell/Seawell Thomas was born on May 25, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 As of March 1, 1932,her married name was Barnes.5 She married Francis Henry Barnes on March 1, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5,4 Ruth Sewell/Seawell Thomas died on July 18, 1999 at Tennessee at age 89.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 211, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 325, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 53, District 7-26, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Stenographer2

Family

Francis Henry Barnes b. April 27, 1904, d. July 2, 1984
Marriage*Ruth Sewell/Seawell Thomas married Francis Henry Barnes on March 1, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Thomas obituary in the May 2, 1997 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Edward "Ed" Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 25, 1911, d. April 30, 1997
FatherEldridge Washington Thomas1,2,4,7 b. January 26, 1885, d. January 7, 1944
MotherEarly Rose Poff1,2,4,7 b. October 24, 1890, d. February 14, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 719-01-5200.4 Charles Edward "Ed" Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8 He was born on November 25, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,7 He married Helen Marguerite Fitzgerald on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,9,7 Charles Edward "Ed" Thomas died on April 30, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.4,6,5 He THOMAS, Charles Edward (Ed), 85, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 1997. He was a retired employee of the N & W Railway. Surviving are his wife, Helen Fitzgerald Thomas, two sisters, Ruth Barnes of Miami Fla; and Eunice Barton of Roanoke, also a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at the Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 2, 1997.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 211, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Railroad office clerk2
1940Dwelling 120, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 289, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Railroad clerk10
1950Railroad accounting clerk11

Family

Helen Marguerite Fitzgerald b. August 11, 1908, d. November 30, 2002
Marriage*Charles Edward "Ed" Thomas married Helen Marguerite Fitzgerald on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,9,7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Thomas Barton obituary in the Jul 21, 2005 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Thomas obituary in the May 2, 1997 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [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&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Fitzgerald Thomas obituary in the Dec 2, 2002 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Eunice Myrtle Thomas1,2,3

F, b. February 25, 1913, d. July 19, 2005
FatherEldridge Washington Thomas1,2 b. January 26, 1885, d. January 7, 1944
MotherEarly Rose Poff1,2 b. October 24, 1890, d. February 14, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 230-60-3889.4 Eunice Myrtle Thomas was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 She was born on February 25, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,6 As of June 5, 1937,her married name was Barton.3 She married Charles Eddie Evrich Barton on June 5, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,8 Eunice Myrtle Thomas died on July 19, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.5,6,8 She Eunice Thomas Barton, 92, of Raleigh Court Healthcare Center, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2005. She was a homemaker, avid seamstress, and a member of the former Melrose United Methodist Church. Eunice was the widow of Charles E. Barton and was also predeceased by a sister, Alice Franklin Finney; a brother, Charles E. Thomas; and a nephew, David Franklin. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews including, Joan F. Markham. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park. on July 21, 2005.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 211, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 40, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 130, District 120-35, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Charles Eddie Evrich Barton b. March 12, 1907, d. July 5, 1979
Marriage*Eunice Myrtle Thomas married Charles Eddie Evrich Barton on June 5, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Thomas Barton obituary in the Jul 21, 2005 edition.
  6. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Matilda Alice Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 17, 1916, d. March 7, 1995
FatherEldridge Washington Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 26, 1885, d. January 7, 1944
MotherEarly Rose Poff1,2,3,4,7,5,6 b. October 24, 1890, d. February 14, 1966
     Matilda Alice Thomas was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8 Her Social Security Number was 225-32-2284.9 She was born on November 17, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1914.10,9,4,5,6 As of October 9, 1937,her married name was Franklin.10 She married Roy Wilson Franklin on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,6,11 As of July 2, 1969,her married name was Finney.10 Matilda Alice Thomas married John Daniel Finney Jr. on July 2, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,8,6 Matilda Alice Thomas died on March 7, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 78.9,8,6 She FINNEY, Alice Franklin, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Finney and a son, David L. Franklin. Surviving are her sister, Eunice T. Barton, Troutville; brother, Edward Thomas, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Gladys W. Franklin, Troutville; stepdaugther, Joan Markham, Floyd County. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 9, 1995.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 38, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 211, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-25, Roanoke, Virginia3
1950Dwelling 202, District 120-124, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family 1

Roy Wilson Franklin b. June 3, 1910, d. November 19, 1954
Marriage*Matilda Alice Thomas married Roy Wilson Franklin on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,6,11 
Child

Family 2

John Daniel Finney Jr. b. January 11, 1913, d. October 17, 1979
Marriage*Matilda Alice Thomas married John Daniel Finney Jr. on July 2, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,8,6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Franklin Finney obituary in the Mar 9, 1995 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Roy Wilson Franklin obituary in the Nov 22, 1954 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Lee Franklin obituary in the Feb 22, 1991 edition.

Roy Wilson Franklin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 3, 1910, d. November 19, 1954
     Roy Wilson Franklin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,6 He was born on June 3, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5,6 He married Matilda Alice Thomas, daughter of Eldridge Washington Thomas and Early Rose Poff, on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 Roy Wilson Franklin died on November 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.3,4,6 He A funeral service for Roy Wilson Franklin, 44, of Roanoke, who died Friday in a Roanoke hospital, will be held Monday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. A furniture store employee, Mr. Franklin was a life-long resident of Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Thomas Franklin; a son, David Lee Franklin, of Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Lula W. Franklin, of Richmond, and two sisters, Mrs. Earl E. Lucas, of Roanoke, and Mrs. R. V. Perkins, of Richmond. on November 22, 1954.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 262, District 119-25, Roanoke, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 202, District 120-124, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Piano repairman1
1950Furniture salesman7

Family

Matilda Alice Thomas b. November 17, 1916, d. March 7, 1995
Marriage*Roy Wilson Franklin married Matilda Alice Thomas, daughter of Eldridge Washington Thomas and Early Rose Poff, on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Roy Wilson Franklin obituary in the Nov 22, 1954 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. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

David Lee Franklin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 11, 1938, d. February 20, 1991
FatherRoy Wilson Franklin1,2,3,8,6,4 b. June 3, 1910, d. November 19, 1954
MotherMatilda Alice Thomas1,9,2,3,5,8,6,4 b. November 17, 1916, d. March 7, 1995
     David Lee Franklin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,10,4 His Social Security Number was 229-42-2460.2 He was born on April 11, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,7 He married Gladys Katherine/Catherine Wright on August 25, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,11 David Lee Franklin died on February 20, 1991 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 52.4,5 He TROUTVILLE - David Lee Franklin, age 52, died at his home, Wednesday, February 20, 1991. He was a member of and a Past Worshipful Master of Melrose Lodge #139, AF & AM; a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and Kazim Temple Shrine and was an employee of the Engineering Department of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Gladys W. Franklin; his mother, Mrs. Alice T. Finney, Roanoke; one stepsister, Mrs. Joan Markham, Floyd County; and a favorite aunt, Mrs. Eunice Barton, Troutville. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 22, 1991.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 262, District 119-25, Roanoke, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 202, District 120-124, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Gladys Katherine/Catherine Wright b. April 7, 1921, d. November 24, 2010
Marriage*David Lee Franklin married Gladys Katherine/Catherine Wright on August 25, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,11 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Lee Franklin obituary in the Feb 22, 1991 edition.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Roy Wilson Franklin obituary in the Nov 22, 1954 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Franklin Finney obituary in the Mar 9, 1995 edition.
  10. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Wright Franklin obituary in the Nov 27, 2010 edition.

John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 29, 1915, d. April 13, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4569.7 John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 He and Martha Geraldine Poff were divorced.3 John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. was born on August 29, 1915 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7,2,5,6 He married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn, on December 24, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.8,1 John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. died on April 13, 1980 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 64.7,3,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 87, District 3-10, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Paper mill worker9

Family

Martha Geraldine Poff b. September 21, 1917, d. June 10, 1995
Divorce*John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. and Martha Geraldine Poff were divorced.3 
Marriage* John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn, on December 24, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.8,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4208] Garber History Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/46511420/person/6552504884
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the Paul Michael Garber obituary in the Mar 18, 1966 edition.

Melvin Charles Michelson1,2,3,4

M, b. February 19, 1925, d. April 30, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 288-20-7375.5 Melvin Charles Michelson was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.6 He married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn.1 Melvin Charles Michelson was born on February 19, 1925 at Fairport Harbor, Lake Co., Ohio.5,3,4 He died on April 30, 1964 at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 39.2,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 136, District 43-50, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1950Truck delivery driver7

Family

Martha Geraldine Poff b. September 21, 1917, d. June 10, 1995
Marriage*Melvin Charles Michelson married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn.1 

Citations

  1. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the Paul Michael Garber obituary in the Mar 18, 1966 edition.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4209] Riverside Cemetery, Lake Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Henry Garber III1,2

M, b. September 20, 1940, d. January 15, 2012
FatherJohn Henry "Jack" Garber Jr.1 b. August 29, 1915, d. April 13, 1980
MotherMartha Geraldine Poff1,3,4 b. September 21, 1917, d. June 10, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 277-36-0573.5 John Henry Garber III was born on September 20, 1940 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,2 He died on January 15, 2012 at Colorado at age 71.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 136, District 43-50, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio3

Citations

  1. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the Paul Michael Garber obituary in the Mar 18, 1966 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Martha Michelson obituary in the Jun 13, 1995 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Paul Michael Garber1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 22, 1944, d. May 18, 1966
FatherJohn Henry "Jack" Garber Jr.1 b. August 29, 1915, d. April 13, 1980
MotherMartha Geraldine Poff3,6 b. September 21, 1917, d. June 10, 1995
     Paul Michael Garber was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.2 His Social Security Number was 302-38-7815.7 He was born on June 22, 1944 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,7 He married Shirley Jean Pierce on April 5, 1965 at Fentress Co., Tennessee.5 Paul Michael Garber died on May 18, 1966 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 21.8,3 He Paul Michael Garber, 21, 1963 Harvey High School, graduate, died this morning at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He resided at 459 Fairgrounds Rd., Painesville. He had been employed at Ohio Rubber Co. since January, and at Savon Mfg. Co. previous to that. He attended the First Baptist Church of Painesville. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and a son Paul Jr. at home; his mother, Mrs. Martha Michaelson; his grandmother, Mrs. Wanna Poff, both Painesville, a brother John H. Garber of Honolulu, a sister Terri Garber of Painesville. He is also survived by a step-brother, Melvin Michaelson, and a step-sister, Mary Michaelson, both of Painesville. His step-father, Melvin Michaelson, preceded him in death in 1964. Other survivors are his step-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Michaelson of Perry. on May 18, 1966.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 136, District 43-50, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio6

Family

Shirley Jean Pierce
Marriage*Paul Michael Garber married Shirley Jean Pierce on April 5, 1965 at Fentress Co., Tennessee.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4208] Garber History Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/46511420/person/6552504884
  2. [S4209] Riverside Cemetery, Lake Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the Paul Michael Garber obituary in the Mar 18, 1966 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  9. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  10. [S9731] Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, online garrettfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Paul M. Garber obituary.

Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens1,2,3,4

M, b. October 24, 1878, d. September 13, 1957
     Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Virgie Ellen Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin.5,6 Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens was born on October 24, 1878 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Mary Alice Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on April 23, 1919.6,3 Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens died on September 13, 1957 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 78.6,4 He WHITE GATE, Sept. 13 - Samuel Grayson Stephens, 78, died today at his home here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virgie E. Stephens; three sons, Vance Stephens, Poplar Hill; Samuel Jr., Norfolk; Edward Stephens, Waynesboro; four daughters, Mrs. Victor Runion, Pearisburg; Mrs. Ward Ratcliffe, Williamsburg; Mrs. Charles Thomas and Mrs. Paul Snidower, Narrows; a sister, Mrs. Lovetta Weiss, Beckley, W. Va; 20 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Burial in the Stinson Cemetery. on September 14, 1957.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 34, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 202, District 10, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 184, District 36-11, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family 1

Mary Alice Poff b. July 29, 1897, d. February 25, 1927
Marriage*Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens married Mary Alice Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on April 23, 1919.6,3 
Children

Family 2

Virgie Ellen Poff b. December 13, 1910, d. February 4, 1990
Marriage*Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens married Virgie Ellen Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S4211] Stinson Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Grayson Stephens obituary in the Sep 14, 1957 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Poff Stephens obituary in the Feb 6, 1990 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edward Stephens obituary in the Feb 5, 2012 edition.
  11. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the Margaret Stephens Runions obituary.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the Louise Stephens Snider obituary.
  15. [S3929] Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, online www.broyles-shrewsbury.com, From the Julia Mae Francis obituary.

Margaret Jane Stephens1,2,3,4

F, b. April 26, 1920, d. December 28, 2014
FatherSamuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens1,2,5,4,6 b. October 24, 1878, d. September 13, 1957
MotherMary Alice Poff1,4,6 b. July 29, 1897, d. February 25, 1927
     Margaret Jane Stephens was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 She Margaret Stephens Runions, 94 of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Heritage Hall Rich Creek Nursing Home. Mrs. Runions was born on April 26, 1920 in Giles County and was a daughter of the late Samuel Stephens and Mary Alice Poff Stephens. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death her husband, Victor M. Runions, her daughter, Deanna Runions Sowers, one grandson, James Ricky McGuire. Mrs. Runions was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, was a retired employee of the Celanese Corp. in Narrows and was a volunteer at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. She is survived by one grandson, Steve R. McGuire and wife Betty J. of Pearisburg, two great grandchildren, Sarah L. Haga and Justin B. McGuire and six great great grandchildren Courtney and Heather Haga, Hailey Scott and Justin McGuire and wife Heather, Jaden, Noah and Emma McGuire, one step great granddaughter, Michelle Blankenship and two step great great grandchildren, Kristopher and Lauren Blankenship, two sisters, Louise Snyer and husband Paul, Julie Thomas and one brother, Ed Stephens. Burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.4 She was born on April 26, 1920 at Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.4,6 She married Victor Mason Runions on August 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,7,3,4 As of August 26, 1939,her married name was Runions.3 Margaret Jane Stephens died on December 28, 2014 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 94.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 10, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 120, District 36-4, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia8

Family

Victor Mason Runions b. November 8, 1919, d. December 13, 2002
Marriage*Margaret Jane Stephens married Victor Mason Runions on August 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,7,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Poff Stephens obituary in the Feb 6, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the Margaret Stephens Runions obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edward Stephens obituary in the Feb 5, 2012 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Victor Mason Runions obituary in the Dec 14, 2002 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Catherine Elizabeth Stephens1,2,3

F, b. March 30, 1922, d. February 21, 2002
FatherSamuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens1,4,2,5,6 b. October 24, 1878, d. September 13, 1957
MotherMary Alice Poff1,6 b. July 29, 1897, d. February 25, 1927
     Catherine Elizabeth Stephens married William Earl Burcham.2,7 Her married name was Burcham.2 Catherine Elizabeth Stephens was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.8,9 She was born on March 30, 1922 at Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Mar 31, 1922.8,3,6 As of July 8, 1940,her married name was Ratcliffe.3 She married Ward Benjamin Ratcliffe Sr. on July 8, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,8,3 Catherine Elizabeth Stephens died on February 21, 2002 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 79.8,10,9 She Catherine E. Ratcliffe Burcham, 79, of Williamsburg died Feb. 21 after a short illness. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Ward and Norma Ratcliffe, Eddie and Rosie Ratcliffe, Bobby and Linda Ratcliffe and Larry and Shirley Ratcliffe, all of Williamsburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Brinda Tuck of Missouri, Sandy and Larry Clausen of Florida, and Pennie and Jim Crow and Beverly and Greg Smith, all of Williamsburg; three sisters; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, son and two husbands. Interment will follow at Williamsburg Memorial Park. on February 23, 2002.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 10, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 184, District 36-11, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia4

Family 1

William Earl Burcham b. September 16, 1928, d. September 17, 1995
Marriage*Catherine Elizabeth Stephens married William Earl Burcham.2,7 

Family 2

Ward Benjamin Ratcliffe Sr. b. January 16, 1916, d. September 27, 1979
Marriage*Catherine Elizabeth Stephens married Ward Benjamin Ratcliffe Sr. on July 8, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Poff Stephens obituary in the Feb 6, 1990 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edward Stephens obituary in the Feb 5, 2012 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S15147] Tidewater Review, The, From the William Earl Burcham obituary in the Sep 20, 1995 edition.
  8. [S3516] Williamsburg Memorial Park, James City Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S12723] Virginia Gazette, The, From the Catherine E. Ratcliffe Burcham obituary in the Feb 23, 2002 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S12723] Virginia Gazette, The, From the Ward Benjamin Ratcliffe, Sr. obituary in the Oct 3, 1979 edition.
  12. [S593] Daily Press, From the Charles Edward Ratcliffe obituary in the Mar 15, 2014 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S12723] Virginia Gazette, The, From the Pennie Louise Crow obituary in the Jul 21, 2012 edition.
  15. [S593] Daily Press, From the William Ratcliffe obituary in the Aug 17, 1997 edition.

Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr.1,2,3

M, b. March 29, 1924, d. October 18, 1991
FatherSamuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens1,4,5,6,3,7 b. October 24, 1878, d. September 13, 1957
MotherMary Alice Poff1,3 b. July 29, 1897, d. February 25, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-1823.8 Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.2 He was born on March 29, 1924 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.8,2,3 He married Iva Ruth Burns on December 4, 1946 at Camden Co., North Carolina.9,10 Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. married Marie Cornelia Key on November 11, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia.3 Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. died on October 18, 1991 at Virginia at age 67.8,2 He Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr., 67, a carpenter, died Oct. 18, 1991, in a hospital. Mr. Stephens was born in White Gate and was employed by Norshipco. He was a member of Calvary Temple, Norfolk, and Triangle Hunt Club. Survivors include his wife, Marie C. Stephens; a daughter, Alice L. Payne of Norfolk; two stepdaughters, JoAnn Jackson and Christine M. Coulter, both of Virginia Beach; a stepson, Cpl. James C. Flowers Jr. of Chesapeake; four sisters, Margaret Runions of Pearisburg, Catherine Burcham of Williamsburg, Julia Francis of Ballard, W.Va., and Louise Snydow of Narrows, Va; a brother, John E. Stephens of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. on October 20, 1991.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 10, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 184, District 36-11, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Iva Ruth Burns b. September 24, 1927, d. April 15, 1974
Marriage*Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. married Iva Ruth Burns on December 4, 1946 at Camden Co., North Carolina.9,10 
Child
  • Alice Lillian Stephens2,11,3

Family 2

Marie Cornelia Key b. November 30, 1926, d. February 15, 2014
Marriage*Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. married Marie Cornelia Key on November 11, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. obituary in the Oct 20, 1991 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Poff Stephens obituary in the Feb 6, 1990 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edward Stephens obituary in the Feb 5, 2012 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Grayson Stephens obituary in the Sep 14, 1957 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Julia Mae Stephens1,2,3

F, b. October 18, 1926, d. March 6, 2024
FatherSamuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens1,4,2,5,3,6,7,8 b. October 24, 1878, d. September 13, 1957
MotherMary Alice Poff1,3,6,7,8 b. July 29, 1897, d. February 25, 1927
     Her married name was Wilenbeck.5 Julia Mae Stephens Julia Mae Francis, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Country View Assisted Living in Peterstown, WV. Born October 18, 1926, in White Gate, VA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Grayson and Mary Alice Poff Stephens. Julia was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Ballard, WV. She worked as a yarn examiner at Celanese in Narrows, VA. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Woodrow Vance Stephens, Basil Stephens, Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr., John Edward Stephens, and Dean Johnson Stephens; and four sisters, Mary E. Stephens, Margaret Jane Runions, Catherine Ratcliff, and Genoia Louise Snider. Survivors include one son, C.G. Thomas and wife Eugena of Princeton, WV; two daughters, Angie Bernstein of Ballard, WV, and Vickie Chambers and husband Mickey of Fairfield, VA; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.8 She married Unknown Wilenbeck.5 Julia Mae Stephens was born on October 18, 1926 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.9,8 As of November 22, 1947,her married name was Thomas.3 She married Charles William Thomas on November 22, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Julia Mae Stephens and Charles William Thomas were divorced on October 13, 1958 at Giles Co., Virginia.10 Julia Mae Stephens married Ira Deane Francis on July 19, 1960 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.2,11,3 As of July 19, 1960,her married name was Francis.2,3 Julia Mae Stephens died on March 6, 2024 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 97.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 10, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 184, District 36-11, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Unknown Wilenbeck
Marriage*Julia Mae Stephens married Unknown Wilenbeck.5 

Family 2

Charles William Thomas b. September 6, 1927, d. May 21, 1993
Marriage*Julia Mae Stephens married Charles William Thomas on November 22, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Julia Mae Stephens and Charles William Thomas were divorced on October 13, 1958 at Giles Co., Virginia.10 
Children
  • Virgie Angie Ellen Thomas11,8
  • Charles Grayson "C. G." Thomas11,8,3
  • Vickie Jane Thomas11,8,3

Family 3

Ira Deane Francis b. April 21, 1914, d. October 17, 2007
Marriage*Julia Mae Stephens married Ira Deane Francis on July 19, 1960 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.2,11,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Poff Stephens obituary in the Feb 6, 1990 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edward Stephens obituary in the Feb 5, 2012 edition.
  6. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the Louise Stephens Snider obituary.
  7. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the Margaret Stephens Runions obituary.
  8. [S3929] Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, online www.broyles-shrewsbury.com, From the Julia Mae Francis obituary.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ira Deane Francis obituary in the Oct 17, 2007 edition.

Jackson Swanson "Jack" Radford1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 8, 1930, d. November 23, 1976
FatherMontague Swanson Radford1,2,3,8,9,4 b. November 24, 1901, d. November 30, 1948
MotherMinnie Ethel Poff1,2,3,8,9,4 b. November 9, 1907, d. January 5, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 225-34-1623.10 Jackson Swanson "Jack" Radford was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.2,7 He was born on September 8, 1930 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5,6,10 He married Betty Sue Mullins on September 29, 1951 at Wayne Co., Indiana.4 Jackson Swanson "Jack" Radford married Sally/Sallie Phyllis Morehead on December 3, 1959 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.3,11 Jackson Swanson "Jack" Radford died on November 23, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.2,12

Census Records

1940Dwelling 224, District 11-1, Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Betty Sue Mullins b. July 30, 1933, d. July 8, 1998
Marriage*Jackson Swanson "Jack" Radford married Betty Sue Mullins on September 29, 1951 at Wayne Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Family 2

Sally/Sallie Phyllis Morehead b. March 9, 1926, d. November 3, 1999
Marriage*Jackson Swanson "Jack" Radford married Sally/Sallie Phyllis Morehead on December 3, 1959 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.3,11 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Poff Radford Conley obituary in the Jan 7, 1986 edition.
  9. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Elizabeth Mae Radford Thacker obituary in the Nov 11, 2001 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Morehead obituary in the Nov 5, 1999 edition.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S15153] Jerry Spears Funeral Home, online www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com, From the Steven J. Radford obituary.
  14. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Emory Ward Conley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 12, 1916, d. April 6, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 230-09-9982.6 Emory Ward Conley was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on March 12, 1916 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6,5 He married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on March 7, 1955 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 Emory Ward Conley died on April 6, 1978 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 62.1,5 He Emory Ward Conley, age 62. of Rt. 2, Narrows, died at his home Thursday morning following a brief illness. A life-long residence of Giles County, he was born on March 12, 1916 and was the son of the late George and Ollie Burton Conley. He was retired from the Celanese Fibers Company, Narrows. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Poff Conley, Narrows; one stepson, William M. Radford, Columbus, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Helen Perkins, Narrows; Mae Thacker, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Mamie Wallace, Tennessee Colony, Texas; two brothers, Ray Conley, John H. Conley, both of Narrows; 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. on April 9, 1978.5

Family

Minnie Ethel Poff b. November 9, 1907, d. January 5, 1986
Marriage*He married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, on March 7, 1955 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emory Ward Conley obituary in the Apr 9, 1978 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Poff Radford Conley obituary in the Jan 7, 1986 edition.

Robert H. Cook1,2

M, b. January 19, 1920
     Robert H. Cook was born on January 19, 1920 at Troup, Texas.1,3 He married Mamie Lee Radford, daughter of Montague Swanson Radford and Minnie Ethel Poff, on June 16, 1990 at Dallas Co., Texas.1,2

Family

Mamie Lee Radford b. December 19, 1928, d. February 1, 2005
Marriage*Robert H. Cook married Mamie Lee Radford, daughter of Montague Swanson Radford and Minnie Ethel Poff, on June 16, 1990 at Dallas Co., Texas.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S15152] Sardis-Edgefield Cemetery, Cherokee Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  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.

Arthur Brown "Brownie" Saunders1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 9, 1924, d. August 16, 2016
     Arthur Brown "Brownie" Saunders was buried at Alls Family Cemetery (also known as Henry Allen Family Cemetery), 4730 Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 He Arthur Brown Saunders, 92, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Heritage Hall Rich Creek. He was born in Newport, Va. March 9, 1924 to the late John Burton and Lizzie Snow Lucas on Saunders. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maude A. Saunders; son, Allen Brown Saunders; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Charlie Myers; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Iva Saunders. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Arnita S. and John Perfater, Machell S. and Jay M. Schmolitz, all of Blacksburg; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sylvia Saunders, Eggleston; grandchildren, Jay and Jennifer Perfater, Scott and Ginny Perfater, Adam and Gola Perfater, Michael Schmolitz, Melanie Schmolitz, Vivian Saunders; great-grandchildren, Brendan, Cameron, Julianna, and Arabella. Also left to cherish his memory are his extended family, church friends and neighbors. The family wishes to give special thanks to the skilled and caring staff at Heritage Hall, Rich Creek. Interment will follow in the Henry Allen Family Cemetery.5 He was born on March 9, 1924 at Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,7 He married Helen Gertrude Radford, daughter of Montague Swanson Radford and Minnie Ethel Poff, on May 9, 2009 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 Arthur Brown "Brownie" Saunders died on August 16, 2016 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 92.3,5

Family

Helen Gertrude Radford b. May 26, 1937, d. January 9, 2013
Marriage*He married Helen Gertrude Radford, daughter of Montague Swanson Radford and Minnie Ethel Poff, on May 9, 2009 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Perkins Saunders obituary in the Jan 11, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S15157] Alls Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online 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. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Arthur Brown Saunders obituary.
  6. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Alice Deanna Runions1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 7, 1940, d. June 30, 1963
FatherVictor Mason Runions1,2,3 b. November 8, 1919, d. December 13, 2002
MotherMargaret Jane Stephens1,2,3 b. April 26, 1920, d. December 28, 2014
     Alice Deanna Runions was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6 She was born on June 7, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,3,5 As of May 28, 1955,her married name was McGuire.3 She married James Armstrong McGuire on May 28, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Alice Deanna Runions and James Armstrong McGuire were divorced on April 25, 1961.4 As of May 20, 1961,her married name was Sours.3 Alice Deanna Runions married Robert Herber Sours Jr. on May 20, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Alice Deanna Runions died on June 30, 1963 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 23.6,7,8 She PEARISBURG, Va. - Funeral services were held here Wednesday, July 3, for Mrs. Alice Deanna Sours, 23, of 708 Big Bethel road, Hampton, and her 13 month old daughter, Cheryn, who were killed in an automobile acdent late Monday night on Route 17, five miles north of Gloucester. on July 6, 1963.7

Family 1

James Armstrong McGuire b. February 28, 1937, d. March 24, 1999
Marriage*She married James Armstrong McGuire on May 28, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Alice Deanna Runions and James Armstrong McGuire were divorced on April 25, 1961.4 
Children

Family 2

Robert Herber Sours Jr. b. September 2, 1934, d. March 20, 2020
Marriage*Alice Deanna Runions married Robert Herber Sours Jr. on May 20, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Victor Mason Runions obituary in the Dec 14, 2002 edition.
  2. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the Margaret Stephens Runions obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  7. [S15146] New Journal and Guide, From the Alice Deanna and Cheryl Sours obituary in the Jul 6, 1963 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mary Margaret McGuire obituary in the Feb 25, 1959 edition.
  10. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the James Ricky McGuire obituary.

Robert Herber Sours Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. September 2, 1934, d. March 20, 2020
     Robert Herber Sours Jr. Robert “Bob” Heber Sours, Jr., age 85 a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marian Kiser Sours, of Ocean Springs; his daughter Caroline Sours Alexander and her husband John of Chicago, IL; and one sister, Peggy Sours Tompkins, of Roanoke, VA. Bob is a US Navy veteran, and was an electrical engineer. He earned his degree in Blacksburg, VA. He worked for Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia before moving to the coast to become a Supervisor of Shipbuilding at Ingalls in Pascagoula. He was a Presbyterian; a devoted husband, father and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank Terry and Mike Waters at the Personal Care Home, along with the caring nurses and staff at St. Joseph Hospice.4 He was born on September 2, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Alice Deanna Runions, daughter of Victor Mason Runions and Margaret Jane Stephens, on May 20, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 Robert Herber Sours Jr. died on March 20, 2020 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi, at age 85.3,4

Family

Alice Deanna Runions b. June 7, 1940, d. June 30, 1963
Marriage*He married Alice Deanna Runions, daughter of Victor Mason Runions and Margaret Jane Stephens, on May 20, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S11319] Riemann Family Funeral Home, online www.riemannfamily.com, From the Robert Heber Sours, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Armstrong McGuire1,2,3

M, b. February 28, 1937, d. March 24, 1999
     James Armstrong McGuire was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Hoges Chapel, Giles Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 28, 1937 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Alice Deanna Runions, daughter of Victor Mason Runions and Margaret Jane Stephens, on May 28, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 James Armstrong McGuire and Alice Deanna Runions were divorced on April 25, 1961.3 James Armstrong McGuire died on March 24, 1999 at Virginia at age 62.2,1 He McGUIRE, James Armstrong, ("Jim"), 62, of 504 Scenic Dr. in Narrows, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Giles County on February 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Armstrong and Lucy Price McGuire. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Hobet Mining in Logan, W.Va. and a veteran of the U. S. Army 101st Airborne. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Blassendell, a brother, Curtis (Happy) McGuire and a daughter, Mary Margaret McGuire. on March 25, 1999.1

Family

Alice Deanna Runions b. June 7, 1940, d. June 30, 1963
Marriage*He married Alice Deanna Runions, daughter of Victor Mason Runions and Margaret Jane Stephens, on May 28, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* James Armstrong McGuire and Alice Deanna Runions were divorced on April 25, 1961.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Armstrong McGuire obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  2. [S2262] Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=201&GRid=26775281&CRid=51275&df=all&
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mary Margaret McGuire obituary in the Feb 25, 1959 edition.
  6. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the James Ricky McGuire obituary.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.