Johnathan Wiley "John" Underwood1,2,3

M, b. August 5, 1877, d. May 18, 1944
     Johnathan Wiley "John" Underwood married Eliza Jane Kelley, daughter of George Nathan Kelley and Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese.1 Johnathan Wiley "John" Underwood was born on August 5, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He died on May 18, 1944 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 66.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 67, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 191, District 49, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 28, District 15, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910Grist miller5
1920Farmer3

Family

Eliza Jane Kelley b. November, 1881, d. before February 10, 1920
Marriage*Johnathan Wiley "John" Underwood married Eliza Jane Kelley, daughter of George Nathan Kelley and Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3908] Pat's Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34565994/person/18663757859
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Fleetwood Guy Underwood1,2,3

M, b. March 11, 1906, d. May 20, 2000
FatherJohnathan Wiley "John" Underwood1,2 b. August 5, 1877, d. May 18, 1944
MotherEliza Jane Kelley1 b. November, 1881, d. before February 10, 1920
     Fleetwood Guy Underwood was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-09-9291.4 He married Elizabeth Bowers.3 Fleetwood Guy Underwood was born on March 11, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 He died on May 20, 2000 at age 94.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 67, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 191, District 49, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Elizabeth Bowers b. June 7, 1912, d. April 9, 1994
Marriage*Fleetwood Guy Underwood married Elizabeth Bowers.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arnez Underwood1

M, b. August 19, 1912, d. September 20, 1940
FatherJohnathan Wiley "John" Underwood1 b. August 5, 1877, d. May 18, 1944
MotherEliza Jane Kelley1 b. November, 1881, d. before February 10, 1920
     Arnez Underwood was born on August 19, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on September 20, 1940 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 28.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 191, District 49, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3908] Pat's Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34565994/person/18663757859

Fred Oman Underwood1,2

M, b. July 8, 1914, d. December, 1979
FatherJohnathan Wiley "John" Underwood1,3 b. August 5, 1877, d. May 18, 1944
MotherEliza Jane Kelley1 b. November, 1881, d. before February 10, 1920
     His Social Security Number was 226-10-9243.4 Fred Oman Underwood was born on July 8, 1914 at Virginia.4 He died in December, 1979 at age 65.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 191, District 49, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 28, District 15, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3908] Pat's Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34565994/person/18663757859
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elizabeth Bowers1

F, b. June 7, 1912, d. April 9, 1994
     Elizabeth Bowers was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Underwood.1 She married Fleetwood Guy Underwood, son of Johnathan Wiley "John" Underwood and Eliza Jane Kelley.1 Elizabeth Bowers was born on June 7, 1912.1 She died on April 9, 1994 at age 81.1

Family

Fleetwood Guy Underwood b. March 11, 1906, d. May 20, 2000
Marriage*She married Fleetwood Guy Underwood, son of Johnathan Wiley "John" Underwood and Eliza Jane Kelley.1 

Citations

  1. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Lillie/Lula Mae Kelley1,2

F, b. December 18, 1928, d. July 1, 1950
FatherPosey Lee Kelley1 b. September 18, 1900, d. February 17, 1960
MotherVirgie Lee Peters1
     Lillie/Lula Mae Kelley was born on December 18, 1928 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She died on July 1, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 21.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 58, District 41-20, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4099] Rouse Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/16138438/person/346170541

James Edward Kelley1,2

M, b. May 23, 1933, d. February 22, 1999
FatherPosey Lee Kelley1 b. September 18, 1900, d. February 17, 1960
MotherVirgie Lee Peters1
     James Edward Kelley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 23, 1933 at West Virginia.1,3 He died on February 22, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.3,2 He KELLEY, James Edward, 58 (he was really 65), passed away Monday, February 22, 1999 at his residence in Hollins Manor, Roanoke. The family would like to express their thanks to Hollins Manor and Bible Baptist Church for the love and care they provided James. Surviving family include two brothers, Wallace E. and Nancy S. Kelley, of Troutville, and Richard M. and Cornelia Kelly of Layton, Utah. A graveside funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, February 26, in Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel. on February 25, 1999.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 58, District 41-20, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward obituary in the Feb 25, 1999 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Richard Milliard Kelly1,2,3,4

M, b. January 27, 1935, d. August 19, 2011
FatherPosey Lee Kelley1,4 b. September 18, 1900, d. February 17, 1960
MotherVirgie Lee Peters1,4
     Richard Milliard Kelly was buried at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.3 He was born on January 27, 1935 at Helen, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,3 He married Cornelia Ann Custer, daughter of Elisha Barnard Custer and Vivian Blanche Wilson, on February 1, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,4,7 Richard Milliard Kelly died on August 19, 2011 at Utah at age 76.5,3 He Richard M. Kelly, 76, Chief Master Sgt., USAF (Ret.), passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2011. He was born on January 27, 1935, in Helen, W.Va. He married the love of his life, Cornelia Ann Custer, on February 1, 1957, in Roanoke, Va. They are the parents of three wonderful children. Richard served proudly as a member of the United States Air Force, retiring in January, 1986 after 31 years of service. He also served as a civil servant at Hill Air Force Base for 10 years. He was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church, and served faithfully as a deacon for many years. He was greatly loved by his church family. Richard is survived by his wife; his sons, Arnold of St. Louis, Mo., and Gerald of Layton, Utah; daughter, Cindy (Earl) Baker, of Layton, Utah; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Wallace (Nancy) Kelly, of Daleville, Va. Richard was greatly loved by his family. We were truly blessed to have him as a husband, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at the Mountain View Baptist Church, 2585 E. 3000 N. (Hwy. 193), Layton. Friends may visit family on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road, and on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, Ogden. on August 23, 2011.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 58, District 41-20, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Cornelia Ann Custer b. December 2, 1938, d. November 2, 2020
Marriage*Richard Milliard Kelly married Cornelia Ann Custer, daughter of Elisha Barnard Custer and Vivian Blanche Wilson, on February 1, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,4,7 
Children
  • Cynthia "Cindy" Kelly6,7
  • Gerald Kelly6,7
  • Arnold Richard Kelly3,8,7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward obituary in the Feb 25, 1999 edition.
  3. [S4100] Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, online http://www.lindquistmortuary.com, From the Richard M. Kelly obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard M. Kelly obituary in the Aug 23, 2011 edition.
  7. [S4100] Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, online http://www.lindquistmortuary.com, From the Cornelia Ann Kelly obituary.
  8. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Wayne C. Kelley1,2

M, b. July 13, 1935, d. January 27, 1992
FatherSamuel Greer Kelley Sr.1 b. 1908, d. 1955
MotherRennis G. "Wren" Smithson1 b. December 17, 1909, d. May 26, 1997
     Wayne C. Kelley was buried at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 130 South Clear Ridge Road, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland.2 He married Janet E. McDevitt.2 Wayne C. Kelley was born on July 13, 1935 at Maryland.1,2 He died on January 27, 1992 at Maryland at age 56.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 244, District 3-46, Baltimore Co., Maryland1

Family

Janet E. McDevitt b. March 14, 1937, d. January 23, 2000
Marriage*Wayne C. Kelley married Janet E. McDevitt.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4101] Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com

Janet E. McDevitt1

F, b. March 14, 1937, d. January 23, 2000
     Janet E. McDevitt was buried at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 130 South Clear Ridge Road, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland.1 Her married name was Kelley.1 She married Wayne C. Kelley, son of Samuel Greer Kelley Sr. and Rennis G. "Wren" Smithson.1 Janet E. McDevitt was born on March 14, 1937.1 She died on January 23, 2000 at Owings Mills, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 62.1

Family

Wayne C. Kelley b. July 13, 1935, d. January 27, 1992
Marriage*She married Wayne C. Kelley, son of Samuel Greer Kelley Sr. and Rennis G. "Wren" Smithson.1 

Citations

  1. [S4101] Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com

Shelby Jean Shorter1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 6, 1948, d. December 4, 2004
FatherFrank Benjamin Shorter Sr.1,6,4 b. February 8, 1907, d. May 12, 1980
MotherVirginia Ethel Kirby1,6,4 b. October 24, 1909, d. May 16, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 227-76-6465.7 Shelby Jean Shorter was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,8 She was born on October 6, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,2,3,4,5 As of July 26, 1968,her married name was Ellis.4 She married Gary Duane Ellis on July 26, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Shelby Jean Shorter and Gary Duane Ellis were divorced on March 2, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Shelby Jean Shorter died on December 4, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.1,7,9 She Shelby Jean Ellis, 56, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 4, 2004. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Sr. and Virginia Shorter. Mrs. Ellis was a long-time employee of Pearle Vision Center. She loved gardening, spending weekends at the lake, and her two cats. She is survived by her husband, Gary Ellis; son, Duane Ellis and wife, Denise, of Salem; three brothers, Frank B. Shorter, Jr. and wife, Marie, of Michigan, Robert W. Shorter and wife, Doris, of Roanoke, and Karl Shorter and wife, Judy, of Roanoke; and two sisters, Rita Crane and husband, Carlos, of Roanoke, and Kathryn Hurt of Roanoke. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Michael Duvall and the Rev. Bob West officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 6, 2004.1

Family

Gary Duane Ellis
Marriage*She married Gary Duane Ellis on July 26, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 
Divorce* Shelby Jean Shorter and Gary Duane Ellis were divorced on March 2, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Duane Ellis1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Ellis obituary in the Dec 6, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S9189] David C. Brown Funeral Home, online www.davidcbrownfh.com, From the Frank Benjamin Shorter, Jr. obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.