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.

John Marshall Dooley Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 9, 1908, d. February 22, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 231-03-5426.5 John Marshall Dooley Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 He was born on August 9, 1908 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,4,5 He married Mae Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on June 28, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,7 John Marshall Dooley Sr. died on February 22, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 125, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 186, District 12-7, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8
1950Truck driver9

Family

Mae Myers b. April 29, 1911, d. March 7, 2009
Marriage*John Marshall Dooley Sr. married Mae Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on June 28, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mae Myers Dooley obituary in the May 9, 2009 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Dooley, Jr. obituary in the Sep 19, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tommy William Dooley Sr. obituary in the Jan 24, 2016 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert E. Dooley obituary in the Nov 26, 2022 edition.
  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.

Homer Lee Trussler1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 10, 1912, d. April 19, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2675.6 Homer Lee Trussler was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 10, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,3,4 He married Ollie Hattie Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1934.1,2 Homer Lee Trussler died on April 19, 1998 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.6,2,5 He TRUSSLER, Homer L., 86, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, April 19, 1998, at his home. He was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church, and was retired from Hotel Roanoke with 26 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ollie Myers Trussler; a son, Jimmy Trussler; and a grandson, Michael Thornhill. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Annie and Berkley Amos, Salem, Edna and Don Foutz, Roanoke, Mary and Fred Thornhill, Lynchburg, Linda and Paul Carr, Helen and Denny Carr, Rosie Trussler; grandson, Jonathan Trussler, all of Vinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Myrna Trussler, Vinton; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998, with the Rev. Ira F. Toliver officiating. Burial will be in Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family suggests memorials be made to the Mountain Pass Baptist Church Building Fund, or Carilion Hospice. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. on April 21, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 376, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7

Family

Ollie Hattie Myers b. January 3, 1919, d. June 4, 1997
Marriage*Homer Lee Trussler married Ollie Hattie Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1934.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Myers Trussler obituary in the Jun 6, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Homer L. Trussler obituary in the Apr 21, 1998 edition.
  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. [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. [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 Lee Edward Trussler obituary in the Nov 12, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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.

Robert Nathan Lacks1,2

M, b. November 18, 1913, d. December 17, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1907.3 Robert Nathan Lacks was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He married Lizzie Belle Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.1,2 Robert Nathan Lacks was born on November 18, 1913.1,3 He died on December 17, 1975 at age 62.1

Family

Lizzie Belle Myers b. July 11, 1921, d. June 24, 2006
Marriage*He married Lizzie Belle Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.1,2 
Children
  • David Lacks2
  • Mary Belle Lacks2
  • Cathy Lacks2
  • Roy Nathan Lacks Sr.2

Citations

  1. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lisa Dawn Myers1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. January 22, 1965, d. October 1, 2019
FatherClinton Archie Myers1,2,3,8,5,4,7 b. November 29, 1941, d. June 8, 2007
MotherFrances Irene Chittum1,2,8,3,4,5,7 b. December 21, 1942, d. September 25, 2002
     Lisa Dawn Myers Lisa Myers Jones, Jan 22, 1965 - Oct 1, 2019. Lisa M. Jones, 54, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances C. Myers; father, Clinton A. Myers. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jeffery D. Jones; daughter, Megan A. Jones; granddaughter, Haley N. Woznik; sister, Patricia M. Rucker (Derek Perdue).3 She was born on January 22, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,7 As of September 9, 1989,her married name was Jones.7 She married Jeffery Dean "Jeff" Jones on September 9, 1989 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,5,4,7 Lisa Dawn Myers died on October 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 54.3

Family

Jeffery Dean "Jeff" Jones
Marriage*She married Jeffery Dean "Jeff" Jones on September 9, 1989 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,5,4,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Irene Chittum Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Lisa Myers Jones obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Chittum obituary in the Jul 30, 1992 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Irene Chittum obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Patricia Rucker Perdue obituary.

Patricia Ann Myers1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. May 28, 1969, d. August 5, 2022
FatherClinton Archie Myers1,2,8,3,5,4,6 b. November 29, 1941, d. June 8, 2007
MotherFrances Irene Chittum1,2,8,3,4,5,6 b. December 21, 1942, d. September 25, 2002
     Patricia Ann Myers Patricia "Patty" Rucker Perdue - Patty Rucker Perdue, age 53 of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She is proceeded in death by her parents Clinton and Frances Myers and sister Lisa Jones. She is survived by her loving husband and partner of 16 years, Derek Perdue; step-daughter, Megan Oliver (Andrew); and great-niece, Haley Rucker. Patty loved spending time with her in-laws, especially her sister’s in-law Doraine Dent (Robert) and Denise Amos (Mike); her brother in-law Damon Perdue (Tammy). Patty loved shopping, especially finding gifts for others, she always wanted her friends and family to feel loved and special in some way. She never met a stranger and enjoyed making conversation with her loved ones about anything and everything. A graveside service will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.3 She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Perdue.3 She married Derek Perdue.3 Patricia Ann Myers was born on May 28, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7 As of October 26, 1991,her married name was Rucker.6 She married Paul Leon Rucker on October 26, 1991 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5,4,6 Patricia Ann Myers and Paul Leon Rucker were divorced on January 29, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,10 Patricia Ann Myers died on August 5, 2022 at Virginia at age 53.3

Family 1

Derek Perdue
Marriage*She married Derek Perdue.3 

Family 2

Paul Leon Rucker b. December 19, 1963, d. April 15, 2020
Marriage*Patricia Ann Myers married Paul Leon Rucker on October 26, 1991 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5,4,6 
Divorce* Patricia Ann Myers and Paul Leon Rucker were divorced on January 29, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,10 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Irene Chittum Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Patricia Rucker Perdue obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Chittum obituary in the Jul 30, 1992 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Irene Chittum obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Lisa Myers Jones obituary.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Paul Leon Rucker obituary.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Paul Leon Rucker1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 19, 1963, d. April 15, 2020
     Paul Leon Rucker was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 He Paul Leon Rucker, 56, of Vinton, VA, passed away on April 15, 2020. He was born in Roanoke on January 19, 1963 to the late Charlie Eugene Rucker and the late Helen Louise Spangler Rucker. Paul was a forklift operator for Readerlink in Salem. Paul is survived by loving wife, Gloria Joyce Rucker; daughter, Haley Rucker; sister, Ann Marie Rucker; brother, John Preston Rucker and wife, Pamela; nephew, Joshua Rucker and wife, Jordan; great nephews, Jonas Rucker and Julian Rucker; former wife, Patricia Rucker.3 He was born on December 19, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,5 He married Patricia Ann Myers, daughter of Clinton Archie Myers and Frances Irene Chittum, on October 26, 1991 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7,8,4 Paul Leon Rucker and Patricia Ann Myers were divorced on January 29, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9 Paul Leon Rucker died on April 15, 2020 at Virginia at age 56.3,6

Family

Patricia Ann Myers b. May 28, 1969, d. August 5, 2022
Marriage*He married Patricia Ann Myers, daughter of Clinton Archie Myers and Frances Irene Chittum, on October 26, 1991 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7,8,4 
Divorce* Paul Leon Rucker and Patricia Ann Myers were divorced on January 29, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Irene Chittum Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Paul Leon Rucker obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Irene Chittum obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Chittum obituary in the Jul 30, 1992 edition.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

James Lewis "Jim" Myers1,2,3,4

M, b. October 7, 1924, d. March 17, 2007
FatherJohn Lewis Myers1,2,3 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937
MotherIrene "Rena" Crowder1,2,3 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973
     James Lewis "Jim" Myers was buried at Sigmon-Myers Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 7, 1924 at Virginia.1,5,3 He married Frances Marie Crawford circa 1949.4 James Lewis "Jim" Myers died on March 17, 2007 at Virginia at age 82.5,3 He James Lewis Myers, 82, of Callaway, went to be with his Lord and soul mate on Saturday, March 17, 2007. Mr. Myers was born October 7, 1924, a son of the late John Lewis and Irene Crowder Myers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed very much. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Myers; a son, James Linford Myers; and one grandson, Brad Myers. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Peggy and Clarence Marsden, Steven and Deborah Myers, Richard and Teresa Gail Myers, Gerald Lee, Sr. and Arlene Myers, and Kaye and Rodney Sigmon; his grandchildren, Larry Sink, Jr., Melissa Cervone, Billy Kidd, Jimmy Kidd, Renee and Blaine Compton, Melissa and Mark Jones, James, Jr. and Cinimon Myers, Crystal and David Hockenbery, Brandy and Donald Thompson, Jennifer Rigney, Ashley Elizabeth Myers, Sherry Myers and special friend, Casey McBride, Amy Nicole Myers and special friend, Henry Hall, Gerald Lee, Jr. and Bonnie Myers, Jessica Myers and special friend, David Furr, Heather Cook and special friend, Patrick Clyde, Chris Fitzgerald, Jason Sigmon and fiance, Debra Mayhem, Samanatha Saul, and Mackenzie Sigmon; 23 great grandchildren; and sister, Maye Dooley. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 with Pastor Bob Andrews and the Rev. Mitch Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Sigmon-Myers Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society, Hampton Branch, 27 West Queens Way, Suite 301, Hampton, Va. 23669. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007 at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. on March 19, 2007.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Frances Marie Crawford b. May 22, 1931, d. January 13, 2006
Marriage*James Lewis "Jim" Myers married Frances Marie Crawford circa 1949.4 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lewis Myers obituary in the Mar 19, 2007 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Crawford Myers obituary in the Jan 15, 2006 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Richard Allen Myers obituary.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elsie Elizabeth Crowder1

F, b. April 10, 1898, d. January 12, 1976
     Elsie Elizabeth Crowder was born on April 10, 1898 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Myers.2,3 She married Henry Gaines Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1921.2,3 Elsie Elizabeth Crowder died on January 12, 1976 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 77.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 153, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 129, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

Family

Henry Gaines Myers b. March 2, 1901, d. October 21, 1987
Marriage*Elsie Elizabeth Crowder married Henry Gaines Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1921.2,3 
Child

Citations

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

Josephine Myers1,2

F, b. March 14, 1922, d. June 4, 2012
FatherHenry Gaines Myers1,2 b. March 2, 1901, d. October 21, 1987
MotherElsie Elizabeth Crowder1,2 b. April 10, 1898, d. January 12, 1976
     Josephine Myers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Light.3 She and Warren Grover Light were divorced.3 Josephine Myers married Warren Grover Light.1 Josephine Myers was born on March 14, 1922 at Virginia.4 She died on June 4, 2012 at Virginia at age 90.4,2 She Josephine Myers Light, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday morning, June 4, 2012. Josephine was a longtime faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a food service supervisor for South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was known by everyone and people would always call her "Granny". She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry G. and Elsie C. Myers; sons, Jerry L. Light and Tony A. Light; grandson, Charles David Light; and granddaughter, Karen Leigh Lilly. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Dianna J. Fletcher and husband, James; her son Barry L. Light and wife, Julie, all of Roanoke; her daughter-in-law, Dee Light, of Salem; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2012, at Oakey's North Chapel, with Marshall Bartlett presiding. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff and her many friends at Salem Health and Rehab for all their care and concern for her. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 7, 2012.2

Family

Warren Grover Light b. August 18, 1921, d. April 26, 2001
Divorce*She and Warren Grover Light were divorced.3 
Marriage* Josephine Myers married Warren Grover Light.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Myers Light obituary in the Jun 7, 2012 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tony Allen Light obituary in the Sep 23, 2007 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry L. Light obituary in the Feb 2, 2007 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dianna Jo Light Fletcher obituary in the Jan 1, 2015 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Karen Leigh Barton Lilly obituary in the Dec 2, 2011 edition.