Luna Mae Elliott1

F, b. December 14, 1913, d. July 1, 2004
     Her married name was Cronk.1 Luna Mae Elliott married Omer Arlo "Crickett" Cronk.1 Luna Mae Elliott was born on December 14, 1913 at Rapides Parish, Louisiana.1 She died on July 1, 2004 at Texas at age 90.1

Family

Omer Arlo "Crickett" Cronk b. August 11, 1906, d. April 28, 1989
Marriage*She married Omer Arlo "Crickett" Cronk.1 

Citations

  1. [S4707] Butters Cemetery, Rapides Parish, LA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Irene "Rena" Crowder1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
FatherBenton Luther Crowder Sr.1,4,5 b. July 28, 1848
MotherRachel Lewis Biggs1,4,5 b. December, 1844
     Irene "Rena" Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 230-72-9988.6 She was born on December 10, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,4 As of December 5, 1900,her married name was Myers.5 She married John Lewis Myers on December 5, 1900 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 Irene "Rena" Crowder died on July 22, 1973 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 92.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 90, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia10

Family

John Lewis Myers b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
Marriage*Irene "Rena" Crowder married John Lewis Myers on December 5, 1900 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lizzie Belle Lacks obituary in the Jun 27, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lewis Myers obituary in the Mar 19, 2007 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Lewis Myers1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
     John Lewis Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 16, 1875 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He married Irene "Rena" Crowder, daughter of Benton Luther Crowder Sr. and Rachel Lewis Biggs, on December 5, 1900 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,5,6 John Lewis Myers died on April 17, 1937 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 62.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1910Farm laborer7
1920Farm laborer3
1930Farmer4

Family

Irene "Rena" Crowder b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
Marriage*John Lewis Myers married Irene "Rena" Crowder, daughter of Benton Luther Crowder Sr. and Rachel Lewis Biggs, on December 5, 1900 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lizzie Belle Lacks obituary in the Jun 27, 2006 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lewis Myers obituary in the Mar 19, 2007 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1,6,7 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1,6,7 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,8 His Social Security Number was 226-40-1784.9 He was born on May 10, 1901 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1900 and his draft card has 1898.9,8,4 He married Lena Lucille Ruff on January 7, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers married Beulah Cornelia Broughman on August 13, 1936 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.10,5,6 Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers and Beulah Cornelia Broughman were divorced on September 3, 1952 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.10,5 Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers died on March 8, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.9,3,8,11 He MYERS, Archie S., 95, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 8, 1996. He is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Loretta and Donnie Flowers, Roanoke, Linda and Mark Griffith of Colorado, Barbara and Russell Carter, Roanoke, Louise Gude of South Hill; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Homer and Chris Myers of Pennsylvania, Clinton Myers, Roanoke, Harold and Carolyn Waldron, Hardy, Ralph and Linda Myers of South Carolina; three sisters, Mae Dooley, Fincastle, Ollie Trussler, Vinton, Lizzie Lacks, Fincastle; one brother, Jim Myers, Rocky Mount; 27 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on March 10, 1996.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 165, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 215, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 195, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 183, District 12-9, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2
1930Farm laborer12
1940Farm laborer13
1950Farm helper14

Family 1

Lena Lucille Ruff b. June 4, 1903, d. January 3, 1968
Marriage*Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers married Lena Lucille Ruff on January 7, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Beulah Cornelia Broughman b. April 9, 1921, d. March 6, 2004
Marriage*Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers married Beulah Cornelia Broughman on August 13, 1936 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.10,5,6 
Divorce* Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers and Beulah Cornelia Broughman were divorced on September 3, 1952 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.10,5 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S4326] Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Helen Crowder obituary in the May 29, 1993 edition.
  17. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Barbara Ann Carter obituary.

Henry Gaines Myers1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1901, d. October 21, 1987
FatherJohn Lewis Myers4,3 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder4,3 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Henry Gaines Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 2, 1901 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; The birth date is in error. According to the 1910 Census he was born around 1904.4,3 He married Elsie Elizabeth Crowder circa 1921.5,1 Henry Gaines Myers died on October 21, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 73, District 59, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 153, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 129, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Family

Elsie Elizabeth Crowder b. April 10, 1898, d. January 12, 1976
Marriage*Henry Gaines Myers married Elsie Elizabeth Crowder circa 1921.5,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Myers Light obituary in the Jun 7, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank H. Myers1

M, b. circa 1906
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Frank H. Myers was born circa 1906 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Graybill Percy Myers1,2

M, b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975
FatherJohn Lewis Myers3,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder3,1,2 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Graybill Percy Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He married Lula Bell Crowder, daughter of William A. Crowder and Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard.4,5 Graybill Percy Myers was born on July 11, 1907 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He died on October 16, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 90, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1940Farmer1

Family

Lula Bell Crowder b. August 24, 1912, d. April 12, 1981
Marriage*Graybill Percy Myers married Lula Bell Crowder, daughter of William A. Crowder and Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard.4,5 
Children

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
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Lula Bell Crowder Myers.
  5. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Graybill Percy Myers.

Lottie Evelyn Myers1

F, b. July 11, 1907, d. April 11, 1990
FatherJohn Lewis Myers2,3,4,5 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder2,3,4,5 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-6806.6 Lottie Evelyn Myers was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,7,8 She was born on July 11, 1907 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1908.2,6,7 As of July 1, 1930,her married name was Leighton.5 She married Earl Washington Leighton on July 1, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,7 Lottie Evelyn Myers died on April 11, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.6,1,7 She Lottie Evelyn Myers Leighton, age 81, died Wednesday. She is survived by one son, Earl G. Leighton, Cloverdale; five daughters, Joann Doss, Roanoke; Dorothy Goad, Cloverdale; Shirley Dooley, Troutville; Irma Dooley, Cloverdale; Annie Coleman, Buchanan; two brothers, Arch Myers, Roanoke; Jim Myers, Fincastle; three sisters, Lizzie Lacks, Mae Dooley, both of Troutville; Ollie Trussel, Vinton; 24 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson. Graveside services will be held in the Troutville Cemetery. on April 12, 1990.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

Family

Earl Washington Leighton b. January 11, 1907, d. December 25, 1983
Marriage*Lottie Evelyn Myers married Earl Washington Leighton on July 1, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lottie Evelyn Myers Leighton obituary in the Apr 12, 1990 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S2845] Troutville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gowen&GSfn=robert&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=60460095&CRid=1968071&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irma C. Dooley obituary in the Mar 10, 2005 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joan Carol Doss obituary in the May 20, 2014 edition.
  11. [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Shirley Lou Dooley obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Samuel B. "Sam" Myers1,2,3

M, b. July 16, 1909, d. August, 1985
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1,2 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0625.4 Samuel B. "Sam" Myers was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He married Nelda Williams.3 Samuel B. "Sam" Myers was born on July 16, 1909 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,4 He died in August, 1985 at age 76.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 95, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Farm laborer5

Family

Nelda Williams b. September 1, 1908, d. February, 1983
Marriage*Samuel B. "Sam" Myers married Nelda Williams.3 
Children

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. [S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Leroy Myers, Sr. obituary in the Jul 8, 2009 edition.

John Myers1,2

M, b. September 17, 1911, d. September 17, 1972
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1,3,4 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1,3,4 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     John Myers was buried at Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1560 Wheatland Road, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 226-40-4956.6 He married Blanche Irene Dunbar.7,8,9,4 John Myers was born on September 17, 1911 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,5,4,2 He died on September 17, 1972 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 61.5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 153, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 123, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 173, District 12-18, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7
1950Farm dairy helper10

Family

Blanche Irene Dunbar b. September 9, 1915, d. September 10, 2002
Marriage*John Myers married Blanche Irene Dunbar.7,8,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S254] Ruth G. Hale, Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joann Myers Dize obituary in the Jun 23, 2009 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Ray Myers obituary in the Feb 24, 2003 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche Irene Dunbar Myers obituary in the Sep 12, 2002 edition.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Patty Lou Myers Johnson obituary.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Iris Jean Myers Collins obituary.
  15. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Billy Clyde Myers obituary.

Mae Myers1,2

F, b. April 29, 1911, d. March 7, 2009
FatherJohn Lewis Myers3,4,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder3,4,2 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Mae Myers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 She was born on April 29, 1911 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,7 As of June 28, 1930,her married name was Dooley.7 She married John Marshall Dooley Sr. on June 28, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,8,7 Mae Myers died on March 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 97.6,5 She Mae Myers Dooley, 97, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Marshall Dooley, Sr; son, Boyd Dooley, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children and spouses, Marshall (Colleen) Dooley, Jr. of Salem, Tommy William (Hazel) Dooley of Roanoke, Kenneth D. (Robin) Dooley of Eagle Rock, Lewis Walter "Buddy" (Nancy) Dooley of Boones Mill, Donald L. (Sandra) Dooley of Roanoke, and Robert Edward (Vicky) Dooley of Buchanan; 21 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Staff of the Brian Center Nursing Care in Fincastle for all of their love and care. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 12 noon in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Irvin W. Sloan and the Rev. Troy E. Mays officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Roanoke. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 9, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. on March 9, 2009.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 125, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 186, District 12-7, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia10

Family

John Marshall Dooley Sr. b. August 9, 1908, d. February 22, 1976
Marriage*Mae Myers married John Marshall Dooley Sr. on June 28, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,8,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lizzie Belle Lacks obituary in the Jun 27, 2006 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mae Myers Dooley obituary in the May 9, 2009 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Dooley, Jr. obituary in the Sep 19, 2012 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anthony A. Dooley, Jr. obituary in the Mar 27, 2011 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tommy William Dooley Sr. obituary in the Jan 24, 2016 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert E. Dooley obituary in the Nov 26, 2022 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Buck Reynolds Myers Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 5, 1915, d. January, 1984
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1,5 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1,5 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 230-12-6187.6 Buck Reynolds Myers Sr. was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He married Louise Virginia Deisher, daughter of Ernest Claiborne Deisher and Virgie May Crowder.7,3,4 Buck Reynolds Myers Sr. was born on March 5, 1915 at Virginia.1,6 He died in January, 1984 at age 68.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 36, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7

Family

Louise Virginia Deisher b. May 24, 1924, d. November 22, 1976
Marriage*Buck Reynolds Myers Sr. married Louise Virginia Deisher, daughter of Ernest Claiborne Deisher and Virgie May Crowder.7,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy D. Settles obituary in the Aug 20, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buck Reynolds Myers, Jr. obituary in the Mar 1, 2004 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Mae Letchford obituary in the Jun 20, 2012 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ollie Hattie Myers1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1919, d. June 4, 1997
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1,2 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Ollie Hattie Myers was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 224-52-9109.5 She was born on January 3, 1919 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,4,2 As of circa 1934,her married name was Trussler.4 She married Homer Lee Trussler circa 1934.4,6 Ollie Hattie Myers died on June 4, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.5,4,7 She TRUSSLER, Ollie Myers, 78, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday June 4, 1997. She was born January 3, 1919 in Fincastle and was predeceased by a son, Jimmy Trussler. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Homer L. Trussler; six daughters and four sons-in-law, Annie and Berkly Amos, Salem; Edna and Don Foutz, Roanoke; Mary Thornhill, Lynchburg; Linda and Paul Carr, Vinton; Helen and Denny Carr, Vinton; Rosie Trussler, Vinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Myrna Trussler, Vinton; two sisters, Lizzie Lacks and May Dooley, both of Troutville; a brother, Jimmy Myers, Rocky Mount, twenty grandchildren, twenty seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 1997 with the Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Burial will be in Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family suggests memorials be made to Mountain Pass Baptist Church Building Fund. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. on June 6, 1997.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 376, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Family

Homer Lee Trussler b. March 10, 1912, d. April 19, 1998
Marriage*Ollie Hattie Myers married Homer Lee Trussler circa 1934.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Myers Trussler obituary in the Jun 6, 1997 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Homer L. Trussler obituary in the Apr 21, 1998 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee Edward Trussler obituary in the Nov 12, 2010 edition.
  10. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Annie Elizabeth Trussler Amos obituary.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Lou Trussler Carr obituary in the Nov 11, 2014 edition.

Lizzie Belle Myers1,2

F, b. July 11, 1921, d. June 24, 2006
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1,3,2 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     Lizzie Belle Myers was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Lacks.4 She married Robert Nathan Lacks.4,2 Lizzie Belle Myers was born on July 11, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,5,2 She died on June 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 84.5,2 She Lizzie Belle (Nanny) Lacks, 84, of Troutville, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006. She was born in Botetourt County on July 11, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nathan Lacks; parents, John Lewis and Irene Crowder Myers; grandson, Roy N. Lacks, Jr; seven brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her sons and daughtersin-law, Roy N., Sr., and Karen Lacks; David and Jean Lacks; daughters, Mary Belle Lacks, Cathy Huffman, and friend, Shawn Pacific, all of Troutville; grandchildren, Tammy and Tom Frate, Elizabeth Lacks, and friend, Eric Falls, Jonathan, Robert "Bubba," and Toby Lacks, Jessie David and Jason Robert Lacks, and Amber Lynn and Trey Huffman; greatgrandchildren, Nate and Rendyn Frate, and Faith and Angelica Lacks; sister, Mae Dooley, of Troutville; brother, Jim Myers, of Ferrum; step-grandson, Tony Ashby; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. J. Randolph Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Brian Center, 188 Old Fincastle Road, Fincastle, Va. 24090. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. on June 27, 2006.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 90, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia3

Family

Robert Nathan Lacks b. November 18, 1913, d. December 17, 1975
Marriage*Lizzie Belle Myers married Robert Nathan Lacks.4,2 
Children
  • David Lacks2
  • Mary Belle Lacks2
  • Cathy Lacks2
  • Roy Nathan Lacks Sr.2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lizzie Belle Lacks obituary in the Jun 27, 2006 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lena Lucille Ruff1,2,3,4

F, b. June 4, 1903, d. January 3, 1968
     Lena Lucille Ruff and Percy Graybill Crowder were divorced.4 Lena Lucille Ruff was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on June 4, 1903 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 As of January 7, 1920,her married name was Myers.2 She married Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on January 7, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 As of December 23, 1930,her married name was Crowder.3,2 Lena Lucille Ruff married Percy Graybill Crowder, son of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard, on December 23, 1930.3,2 Lena Lucille Ruff married Percy Graybill Crowder, son of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard, on November 21, 1950 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,3 Lena Lucille Ruff died on January 3, 1968 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 64.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
Marriage*Lena Lucille Ruff married Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on January 7, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

Percy Graybill Crowder b. May 11, 1908, d. May 10, 1980
Divorce*Lena Lucille Ruff and Percy Graybill Crowder were divorced.4 
Marriage* Lena Lucille Ruff married Percy Graybill Crowder, son of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard, on December 23, 1930.3,2 
Marriage Lena Lucille Ruff married Percy Graybill Crowder, son of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard, on November 21, 1950 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Catherine Louise Myers1,2,3,4

F, b. January 4, 1921, d. September 24, 2001
FatherArchibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers1,2,5 b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
MotherLena Lucille Ruff1,2,5 b. June 4, 1903, d. January 3, 1968
     Catherine Louise Myers was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 229-12-7195.7 She was born on January 4, 1921 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,7,4 As of October 6, 1943,her married name was Gude.2 She married Harry Carl Gude on October 6, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.2 Catherine Louise Myers died on September 24, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.7,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Harry Carl Gude b. May 6, 1923, d. February 21, 1990
Marriage*Catherine Louise Myers married Harry Carl Gude on October 6, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S10754] Crestview Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Harry C. Gude obituary in the Feb 22, 1990 edition.

Mary Helen Myers1,2,3,4

F, b. October 4, 1923, d. May 27, 1993
FatherArchibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers1,2,4 b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
MotherLena Lucille Ruff1,4 b. June 4, 1903, d. January 3, 1968
     Mary Helen Myers was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,5 She was born on October 4, 1923 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,3 She married Thomas Edison Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith, on March 26, 1943 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,4 As of March 26, 1943,her married name was Crowder.4 Mary Helen Myers died on May 27, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.2,5 She CROWDER, Mary Helen, 69, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 27, 1993. She was a member of the Fincastle Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas E. Crowder; three sons, Tommy Edward Crowder, Blue Ridge, John William Crowder, Richmond, Roy Lee Crowder, Cary, N.C; father, Archie S. Myers, Roanoke; sister, Louise Gude, South Hill; four grandchildren; several half brothers; half sisters; nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. on May 29, 1993.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 1, District 12-5, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Family

Thomas Edison Crowder b. March 27, 1917, d. October 27, 1993
Marriage*Mary Helen Myers married Thomas Edison Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith, on March 26, 1943 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Helen Crowder obituary in the May 29, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2016] Trinity Cemetery, Botetort Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/trinity.html
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Tommy E. Crowder obituary.

Beulah Cornelia Broughman1,2,3,4

F, b. April 9, 1921, d. March 6, 2004
     Beulah Cornelia Broughman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-32-2972.6 She married Roy Charlie Gibson.1,2 Beulah Cornelia Broughman was born on April 9, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,2,7,4 As of August 13, 1936,her married name was Myers.7 She married Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on August 13, 1936 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3,7 Beulah Cornelia Broughman and Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers were divorced on September 3, 1952 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3 Beulah Cornelia Broughman died on March 6, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.6,2,8 She Beulah Broughman Gibson, 82, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2004. She was born April 9, 1921, daughter of the late Wilbur and Cora Broughman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Charlie Gibson, who died in 1989, three brothers, Jack, Woodrow, and Emmet Broughman, two sisters, Charlotte Bishop and Martha Dooley, one stepson, Roy Gibson, Jr. Surviving are her children, Judy Angell-Sink, Rocky Gibson, Charlotte Vandergrift, Barbara Carter, Linda Griffith, Ralph Myers, Harold Waldron, Clinton Myers, Loretta Flowers, Homer Myers; her stepchildren, Lewis Gibson, Virginia Moran, Frances Barbour, Nancy Moran, and Mary Sisson; 22 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Josephine Gray; and her caregiver, Brenda Caldwell. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. T. G. Ayers and Rev. Irvin W. Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and after the services on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Gibson in Vinton. Those wishing to make a donation, please consider the Vinton Life Saving Crew, P. O. Box 314 Vinton, Va. 24179. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on March 8, 2004.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 195, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 183, District 12-9, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Roy Charlie Gibson
Marriage*Beulah Cornelia Broughman married Roy Charlie Gibson.1,2 

Family 2

Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
Marriage*Beulah Cornelia Broughman married Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on August 13, 1936 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3,7 
Divorce* Beulah Cornelia Broughman and Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers were divorced on September 3, 1952 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Broughman Gibson obituary in the Mar 8, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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.
  11. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Barbara Ann Carter obituary.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.

Barbara Ann Myers1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 13, 1949, d. September 5, 2024
FatherArchibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers1,2,3,7,5 b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
MotherBeulah Cornelia Broughman1,2,6,3,7,5 b. April 9, 1921, d. March 6, 2004
     Barbara Ann Myers Barbara Ann Carter, Nov 13, 1949 - Sep 5, 2024. Barbara Ann Carter, 74, of Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Barbara graduated Jefferson High School in 1969. Upon graduation she immediately started working at CNP Telephone (which eventually became Verizon) as a long-distance operator. As years went by, she was promoted to an Engineering Drawing Clerk and finished up her 54-and-a-half-year career on 12/2/2023 as an engineering assistant. She was proud of her years working at Verizon. She never missed a day. She was an active person and served on the board of supervisors at the Blue Eagle Credit Union. She was a Telcom Pioneer President for many years and was also responsible for decorating the Christmas tree in the annual festival of trees, winning the peoples choice award numerous times. Barbara was very passionate about life and there were many things she loved doing. For example, she was an avid bowler and served as the Pioneer Bowling league secretary/treasurer multiple times. She loved Bubbaloo (the cat), and she liked to watch gameshows to match wits with the contestants on TV. Barbara loved eating out and the Hallmark channel, she would sometimes quote the lines on the programs she was watching. She never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand if need be.
The family would like to thank the caring team in the Carillion ICU, her many special friends, Willard and Tina Dietz, Hazel Goad, Mike Baker, Jill Helm, Jeff Draper and many others. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Arch Myers and Beulah Gibson; beloved stepfather, Roy Gibson; husband, Russell Carter; sister, Judy Sink; brothers, Clinton Myers, Homer Myers, Harold Waldren. Barbara is survived by her brothers, Rocky Gibson, Ralph Myers (Linda); sisters, Loretta Flowers (Donnie), Linda Griffith (Mark), Charlotte Vandergrift; special fur baby, Bubbaloo. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.3 She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on November 13, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 As of September 25, 1971,her married name was Carter.5 She married Russell Levi Carter on September 25, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,8 Barbara Ann Myers died on September 5, 2024 at Virginia at age 74.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 183, District 12-9, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Family

Russell Levi Carter b. February 2, 1948, d. January 22, 2016
Marriage*Barbara Ann Myers married Russell Levi Carter on September 25, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  3. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Barbara Ann Carter obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Broughman Gibson obituary in the Mar 8, 2004 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Russell Levi Carter obituary.

Russell Levi Carter1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 2, 1948, d. January 22, 2016
     Russell Levi Carter Russell Levi Carter, 67, of Roanoke, died suddenly Friday, January 22, 2016. Russell was born in Roanoke February 2, 1948, and lived in the area all of his life. He was the son of the late Russell Carter and Lora S. Bowles. Russell was graduated from William Fleming High School. He owned and operated Russell L. Carter Paint and Wall Covering Business for 35 years (which he was the best in the business). After retiring from wall covering, he currently had been driving for Abbott Trailways as a bus driver for more than 10 years. He loved driving for Roanoke College Girls Softball Team, and enjoyed having lunch with his friends at Legends and W.R. Brews. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his stepfather, Russell Kingery; son, Timothy W. Carter; stepbrother, Bufford (Pete) Kingery; special aunt, Marie Torian; and brother-in-law, Clinton Myers. He is survived by his wife of more than 44 years, Barbara Myers Carter; grandson, Garrett W. Carter; his cat, Bobalou; best friend, Mike (Janet) Baker; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Homer and Chris Myers, Loretta and Donnie Flowers, Harold and Carolyn Waldron, Ralph and Linda Myers, Linda and Mark Griffith, Charlotte Vandergrift, Rocky and Brenda Gibson, Judy and Tommy Sink; numerous nephews, nieces, and other family members and friends. Entombment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.5 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on February 2, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 He married Barbara Ann Myers, daughter of Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers and Beulah Cornelia Broughman, on September 25, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 Russell Levi Carter died on January 22, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.5

Family

Barbara Ann Myers b. November 13, 1949, d. September 5, 2024
Marriage*He married Barbara Ann Myers, daughter of Archibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers and Beulah Cornelia Broughman, on September 25, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  3. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Barbara Ann Carter obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Russell Levi Carter obituary.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Clinton Archie Myers1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 29, 1941, d. June 8, 2007
FatherArchibald Sizer Spiller "Arch" Myers1,2,9,4,5 b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
MotherBeulah Cornelia Broughman1,2,8,9,4,5 b. April 9, 1921, d. March 6, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 231-52-1696.10 Clinton Archie Myers was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Clinton Archie Myers was also known as Clinton A. Myers.11,12 He was born on November 29, 1941.13 He was born on November 29, 1941 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.10,3,5,6 He married Frances Irene Chittum, daughter of Russell Edward Chittum and Beulah Irene Gearheart, on November 10, 1961 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.14,4,11 Clinton Archie Myers and Frances Irene Chittum were divorced on May 18, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Clinton Archie Myers died on June 8, 2007 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.10,2,7 He Clinton Archie Myers, 65, formerly of Vinton, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007 at Franklin Healthcare Center in Rocky Mount. He was a retired wall paper contractor. Clinton is preceded in death by his parents; father, Archie Sizer Myers, mother Beulah Broughman Gibson, stepfather Roy Charlie Gibson, and ex-wife, Frances Myers Scott. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa M. Jones and husband Jeff and Patricia M. Rucker and husband Paul; four brothers, Homer Myers and wife Chris, Harold Waldron and wife Carolyn, Ralph Myers and wife Linda, stepbrother, Rocky Gibson and wife Brenda; five sisters, Loretta Flowers and husband Donnie, Linda Griffith and husband Mark, Barbara Carter and husband Russell, and stepsisters, Charlotte Vandergrift and Chuck Rukes, and Judy Angell-Sink and husband Tommy. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Megan A. Jones; cat, Baby; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on June 10, 2007.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 183, District 12-9, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9

Family

Frances Irene Chittum b. December 21, 1942, d. September 25, 2002
Marriage*Clinton Archie Myers married Frances Irene Chittum, daughter of Russell Edward Chittum and Beulah Irene Gearheart, on November 10, 1961 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.14,4,11 
Divorce* Clinton Archie Myers and Frances Irene Chittum were divorced on May 18, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Broughman Gibson obituary in the Mar 8, 2004 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Irene Chittum obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances C. Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.
  13. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Irene Chittum Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.
  15. [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Lisa Myers Jones obituary.
  16. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Patricia Rucker Perdue obituary.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Chittum obituary in the Jul 30, 1992 edition.