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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

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

Irene "Rena" Crowder^1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973

Father

Benton Luther Crowder Sr.^1,4,5 b. July 28, 1848

Mother

Rachel Lewis Biggs^1,4,5 b. December, 1844

Irene "Rena" Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White 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

1900

Dwelling 143, District 51, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 90, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

¹⁰

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

Henry Gaines Myers+^7,1 b. March 2, 1901, d. October 21, 1987
Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers+⁷ b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
Frank H. Myers⁷ b. circa 1906
Graybill Percy Myers+^7,10,1 b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975
Lottie Evelyn Myers+^7,8,9 b. July 11, 1907, d. April 11, 1990
Samuel B. "Sam" Myers+^7,8 b. July 16, 1909, d. August, 1985
Mae Myers+^8,9,2 b. April 29, 1911, d. March 7, 2009
John Myers+^8,9,11 b. September 17, 1911, d. September 17, 1972
Buck Reynolds Myers Sr.+^8,9 b. March 5, 1915, d. January, 1984
Ollie Hattie Myers+^8,12 b. January 3, 1919, d. June 4, 1997
Lizzie Belle Myers+^9,10,2 b. July 11, 1921, d. June 24, 2006
James Lewis "Jim" Myers+^9,2,3 b. October 7, 1924, d. March 17, 2007

Citations

[S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lizzie Belle Lacks obituary in the Jun 27, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lewis Myers obituary in the Mar 19, 2007 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Lewis Myers^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

John Lewis Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White 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

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer⁷
1920		Farm laborer³
1930		Farmer⁴

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

Henry Gaines Myers+^7,1 b. March 2, 1901, d. October 21, 1987
Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers+⁷ b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996
Frank H. Myers⁷ b. circa 1906
Graybill Percy Myers+^7,1 b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975
Lottie Evelyn Myers+^7,3,4 b. July 11, 1907, d. April 11, 1990
Samuel B. "Sam" Myers+^7,3 b. July 16, 1909, d. August, 1985
Mae Myers+^3,4,5 b. April 29, 1911, d. March 7, 2009
John Myers+^3,4,8 b. September 17, 1911, d. September 17, 1972
Buck Reynolds Myers Sr.+^3,4 b. March 5, 1915, d. January, 1984
Ollie Hattie Myers+^3,9 b. January 3, 1919, d. June 4, 1997
Lizzie Belle Myers+^4,5 b. July 11, 1921, d. June 24, 2006
James Lewis "Jim" Myers+^4,5,6 b. October 7, 1924, d. March 17, 2007

Citations

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

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers^1,2,3

M, b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996

Father

John Lewis Myers¹ b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder¹ b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 226-40-1784.⁴ He married Beulah C. Broughman.⁵ Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers and Beulah C. Broughman were divorced.⁵ Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers was born on May 10, 1901 at Virginia.^1,4 He married Lena Lucille Ruff circa 1921.⁶ Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers died on March 8, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.^4,3 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. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 11,1996 at 2 p.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel, with the Rev. Irvin W. Sloan and the Rev. John Hurley officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Sunday at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on March 10, 1996.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 165, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 215, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 195, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1920		Farm laborer²
1930		Farm laborer⁶
1940		Farm laborer⁷

Family 1

Lena Lucille Ruff b. circa 1904

Marriage*

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers married Lena Lucille Ruff circa 1921.⁶

Children

Catherine L. Myers⁶
Mary Helen Myers+^6,8 b. October 4, 1923, d. May 27, 1993

Family 2

Beulah C. Broughman b. April 9, 1921, d. March 6, 2004

Divorce*

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers and Beulah C. Broughman were divorced.⁵

Marriage*

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers married Beulah C. Broughman.⁵

Children

Linda Myers^3,5
Barbara Myers^3,5
Louise Myers³
Ralph Myers^3,5
Homer Lewis Myers^7,3,5
Loretta C. Myers^7,3,5
Clinton Archie Myers+^3,5 b. November 29, 1941, d. June 8, 2007

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Helen Crowder obituary in the May 29, 1993 edition.

Henry Gaines Myers^1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1901, d. October 21, 1987

Father

John Lewis Myers^4,3 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^4,3 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973

Henry Gaines Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White 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

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 73, District 59, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 153, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 129, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁶

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

Josephine Myers+^3,5 b. March 14, 1922, d. June 4, 2012

Citations

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

Frank H. Myers¹

M, b. circa 1906

Father

John Lewis Myers¹ b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder¹ b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973

Frank H. Myers was born circa 1906 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

Citations

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

Graybill Percy Myers^1,2

M, b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975

Father

John Lewis Myers^3,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^3,1,2 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973

Graybill Percy Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White 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

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 90, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

Occupation

1940

Farmer¹

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

Edith Mae Myers^4,5
Edward Pence Myers² b. June 30, 1945, d. August 11, 1945
Linda Louise Myers^4,5 b. November 1, 1946, d. December 21, 2002
James Alden Myers^4,5,2 b. March 7, 1948, d. April 12, 2003

Citations

[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[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

Father

John Lewis Myers^2,3,4 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^2,3,4 b. December 10, 1880, d. July 22, 1973

Her Social Security Number was 225-92-6806.⁵ Lottie Evelyn Myers was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Leighton.¹ She married Earl Washington Leighton.⁶ Lottie Evelyn Myers was born on July 11, 1907 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,5 She died on April 11, 1990 at Virginia at age 82.^5,1 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 Friday, April 13, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. in the Troutville Cemetery, with the Rev. Herbert F. Hogan officiating. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on April 12, 1990.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Earl Washington Leighton b. January 11, 1907, d. December 25, 1983

Marriage*

Lottie Evelyn Myers married Earl Washington Leighton.⁶

Children

Joann/Joanne Leighton^1,7
Dorothy Leighton^1,7
Shirley Leighton^1,7
Irma C. Leighton+^1,7 b. February 22, 1939, d. March 7, 2005
Earl Gilmore Leighton Sr.^1,7 b. April 29, 1943, d. September 26, 2004
Annie Mae Leighton+^1,7 b. September 24, 1946, d. May 21, 2011

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lottie Evelyn Myers Leighton obituary in the Apr 12, 1990 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irma C. Dooley obituary in the Mar 10, 2005 edition.

Samuel B. "Sam" Myers^1,2,3

M, b. July 16, 1909, d. August, 1985

Father

John Lewis Myers^1,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^1,2 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

1910

Dwelling 195, District 58, Court House District, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 95, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁵

Family

Nelda Williams b. September 1, 1908, d. February, 1983

Marriage*

Samuel B. "Sam" Myers married Nelda Williams.³

Children

Dot Myers⁶
Samuel Leroy "Sammy" Myers Sr.+^5,6 b. May 23, 1937, d. July 7, 2009
Kenneth Wayne Myers^5,6

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Leroy Myers, Sr. obituary in the Jul 8, 2009 edition.

John Myers^1,2

M, b. September 17, 1911, d. September 17, 1972

Father

John Lewis Myers^1,3,4 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^1,3,4 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

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 153, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 123, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 173, District 12-18, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁷

1950

Farm 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

Joann Roberta Myers+^{7,11,8,9,12,10} b. December 18, 1934, d. June 21, 2009
Patty Lou Myers^{7,11,8,9,12,13,10} b. December 30, 1936, d. May 11, 2023
Iris Jean Myers+^{7,11,8,9,12,10,14,13} b. October 30, 1939, d. June 14, 2018
Jerry Thornton Myers^11,8,9,12,10
Billy Clyde Myers^{11,8,9,12,10,13,15} b. March 20, 1944, d. March 5, 2016
Betty June "Boonie" Myers^{11,8,9,12,10,13}
David Ray Myers+^{11,8,9,12,10,13} b. April 10, 1949, d. February 22, 2003

Citations

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

Mae Myers^1,2

F, b. April 29, 1911, d. March 7, 2009

Father

John Lewis Myers^3,4,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^3,4,2 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

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 125, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 186, District 12-7, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

¹⁰

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

John Marshall Dooley Jr.+^{5,9,8,11,12,13,14} b. October 12, 1931, d. September 17, 2012
Boyd Carroll Dooley Sr.+^{5,9,8,12,10,15,14,16} b. September 3, 1939, d. March 30, 1989
Tommy William Dooley Sr.+^{5,8,12,13,10,14} b. January 16, 1942, d. January 20, 2016
Kenneth Dewayne Dooley^{5,8,12,13,14,10}
Lewis Walter "Buddy" Dooley^{5,8,12,13,10,14}
Donald Lee Dooley Sr.^5,8,12,13,14
Robert Edward Dooley+^5,8,12,13,14 b. November 4, 1953, d. November 24, 2022

Citations

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

Father

John Lewis Myers^1,5 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^1,5 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 (also known as White 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

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 36, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Farm 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

Mary L. Myers^3,4
Garland Lee Myers Sr.^3,4,8
Betty Mae Myers+^3,4,8 b. November 13, 1940, d. June 18, 2012
Dorothy Dean Myers+^3,4 b. November 29, 1944, d. August 18, 2005
Shirley Ann Myers+^2,3,4,9 b. August 18, 1948, d. January 13, 1997
Buck Reynolds Myers Jr.+^3,4 b. April 24, 1950, d. February 29, 2004
Janice Marie Myers^3,4,8

Citations

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

Ollie Hattie Myers^1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1919, d. June 4, 1997

Father

John Lewis Myers^1,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^1,2 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

1920

Dwelling 156, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 376, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁸

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

Annie Elizabeth Trussler+^4,6,9,8,3,10 b. September 24, 1935, d. February 12, 2022
Edna May/Mae Trussler^4,6,9,8,10
Mary Louise Trussler^4,6,9,8,10
James Garland "Jimmy" Trussler^4,6,7,10 b. December 21, 1941, d. October 26, 1948
Lee Edward Trussler+^4,6,9,10 b. June 23, 1944, d. November 10, 2010
Linda Faye Trussler^4,6,9,3,10
Helen Lou Trussler+^4,6,9,10,11 b. August 27, 1949, d. November 9, 2014
Rose Marie "Rosie" Trussler^4,6,9,10

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Myers Trussler obituary in the Jun 6, 1997 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Homer L. Trussler obituary in the Apr 21, 1998 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee Edward Trussler obituary in the Nov 12, 2010 edition.
[S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Annie Elizabeth Trussler Amos obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Lou Trussler Carr obituary in the Nov 11, 2014 edition.

Lizzie Belle Myers^1,2

F, b. July 11, 1921, d. June 24, 2006

Father

John Lewis Myers^1,2 b. February 16, 1875, d. April 17, 1937

Mother

Irene "Rena" Crowder^1,3,2 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

1930

Dwelling 159, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 90, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

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

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

Lena Lucille Ruff¹

F, b. circa 1904

Lena Lucille Ruff was born circa 1904 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1921,her married name was Myers.¹ She married Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1921.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 215, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

Family

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996

Marriage*

Lena Lucille Ruff married Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1921.¹

Children

Catherine L. Myers¹
Mary Helen Myers+¹ b. October 4, 1923, d. May 27, 1993

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Helen Myers^1,2

F, b. October 4, 1923, d. May 27, 1993

Father

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers^1,2 b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996

Mother

Lena Lucille Ruff¹ b. circa 1904

Mary Helen Myers married Thomas Edison Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith.² Mary Helen Myers was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Crowder.² She was born on October 4, 1923 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on May 27, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,3 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. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 30, 1993, 3 p.m. in Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. John Armitstead officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on May 29, 1993.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 215, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

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.²

Children

John William Crowder^2,4
Tommy Edward Crowder+^2,5,4 b. March 13, 1946, d. October 17, 2019
Roy Lee Crowder^2,4

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Helen Crowder obituary in the May 29, 1993 edition.
[S2016] Trinity Cemetery, Botetort Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/trinity.html
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Tommy E. Crowder obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beulah C. Broughman^1,2

F, b. April 9, 1921, d. March 6, 2004

Her Social Security Number was 224-32-2972.³ Beulah C. Broughman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was Myers.¹ She and Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers were divorced.¹ Beulah C. Broughman married Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.¹ Beulah C. Broughman married Roy Charlie Gibson.^1,2 Beulah C. Broughman was born on April 9, 1921 at Virginia.^4,3,2 She died on March 6, 2004 at Virginia at age 82.^3,2 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

1940

Dwelling 195, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁴

Family 1

Roy Charlie Gibson

Marriage*

Beulah C. Broughman married Roy Charlie Gibson.^1,2

Family 2

Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers b. May 10, 1901, d. March 8, 1996

Divorce*

Beulah C. Broughman and Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers were divorced.¹

Marriage*

Beulah C. Broughman married Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.¹

Children

Linda Myers^5,1
Barbara Myers^5,1,2
Louise Myers⁵
Ralph Myers^5,1,2
Homer Lewis Myers^4,1,2
Loretta C. Myers^4,1,2
Clinton Archie Myers+^5,1,2 b. November 29, 1941, d. June 8, 2007

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Archie Myers obituary in the Jun 10, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Broughman Gibson obituary in the Mar 8, 2004 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie S. Myers obituary in the Mar 10, 1996 edition.