Roy Lee Deisher1,2,3,4

M, b. November 3, 1945, d. May 5, 2005
FatherEmmett Odell Deisher Sr.1,2,5,3 b. October 12, 1914, d. February 15, 1988
MotherElizabeth Trout Boothe1,2,5,3 b. July 9, 1921, d. January 12, 2013
     Roy Lee Deisher Roy Lee Deisher, Nov 3, 1945 - May 5, 2025. Roy Lee Deisher, 79, passed away on May 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by mother (Elizabeth) and father (Emmett), three brothers, and one sister. Roy is survived by wife, Betty and children, Melissa Barnett (Bill) and Tina White (Terry) and Kimberly McGuffin (Clacie), eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, one sister, two sisters-in-law, and two brothers. He will be remembered with love by family and all that knew him.2 He was born on November 3, 1945 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Betty Jane Hartberger on July 19, 1968 at Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 Roy Lee Deisher died on May 5, 2005 at Virginia at age 59.2

Family

Betty Jane Hartberger
Marriage*He married Betty Jane Hartberger on July 19, 1968 at Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Trout Boothe Deisher obituary in the Jan 15, 2013 edition.
  2. [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Roy Lee Deisher obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emmett Odell Deisher, Sr. obituary in the Feb 17, 1988 edition.

Melissa Jane Deisher1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1969
FatherRoy Lee Deisher1 b. November 3, 1945, d. May 5, 2005
MotherBetty Jane Hartberger1
     Melissa Jane Deisher was born on December 25, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 As of September 8, 2001,her married name was Barnett.3 She married Bill Edward Barnett on September 8, 2001 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3

Family

Bill Edward Barnett
Marriage*Melissa Jane Deisher married Bill Edward Barnett on September 8, 2001 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Roy Lee Deisher obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frances E. Wilmore1

F, b. June 11, 1916, d. February 13, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 223-04-5730.2 Frances E. Wilmore was born on June 11, 1916 at Virginia.2 As of circa 1937,her married name was Deisher.3 She married James H. Deisher, son of Ernest Claiborne Deisher and Virgie May Crowder, circa 1937.3,1 Frances E. Wilmore died on February 13, 1992 at Virginia at age 75.2,1 She EAGLE ROCK - Mrs. Frances Wilmore Deisher, age 75, of Rt. 2, Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, February 13, 1992 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Flatwoods, Va. She is survived by her husband, James H. Deisher, Eagle Rock; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dreama and Darius Fields, Roanoke; Nancy Jean and Artie Morris, Iron Gate; five sons and daughters-in-law, John and Karen Deisher, Roanoke; Charles and Betty Deisher, Eagle Rock; Philip and Linda Deisher, Troutville; James (Butch) and Pam Deisher, Salem; Rev. David and Wanda Deisher, Fieldale; two sisters, Clara Switzer, Fincastle; Annie Rose, Iron Gate; two brothers, Clarence Wilmore, Iron Gate; William Wilmore, Big Island; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 15, 11:00 a.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. William McDaniel and Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. on February 14, 1992.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 56, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

Family

James H. Deisher b. January 2, 1918, d. May 5, 2001
Marriage*Frances E. Wilmore married James H. Deisher, son of Ernest Claiborne Deisher and Virgie May Crowder, circa 1937.3,1 
Children
  • Nancy Jean Deisher3,1
  • Charles H. Deisher Sr.3,1
  • Phillip L. Deisher3,1
  • James E. Deisher3,1
  • David Deisher3,1
  • John H. Deisher3,4,1
  • Dreama D. Deisher3,4,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Wilmore Deisher obituary in the Feb 14, 1992 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James H. Deisher obituary in the May 6, 2001 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.