Frances Marie Crawford1,2

F, b. May 22, 1931, d. January 13, 2006
     Frances Marie Crawford was buried at Sigmon-Myers Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 22, 1931.3 As of circa 1949,her married name was Myers.1 She married James Lewis "Jim" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1949.1 Frances Marie Crawford died on January 13, 2006 at Virginia at age 74.3,1 She Frances Crawford Myers, 74, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 13, 2006. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Florence Crawford; one son, James Linford Myers; and one grandson, Brad Myers. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, James Lewis Myers; her children and their spouses, Peggy and Clarence Marsden, Steven and Deborah Myers, Richard and Teresa Gail Myers, Gerald Lee, Sr. and Arlene Myers, Kaye and Rodney Sigmon; 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, Sherry Myers and special friend, Roy Lynch, Amy Nicole Myers and special friend, Jeff Fain, Ashley Elizabeth Myers, Gerald Lee Jr. and Bonnie Myers, Jessica Myers and special friend, Gary Hall, Chris Fitzgerald, Heather Cook and special friend, Adam Cecil, and Mackenzie Sigmon; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers, Alfred Crawford and wife Betty, and Kenneth Crawford and wife Kathy. Interment will follow in the family cemetery. on January 15, 2006.1

Family

James Lewis "Jim" Myers b. October 7, 1924, d. March 17, 2007
Marriage*She married James Lewis "Jim" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1949.1 
Children

Citations

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

James Linford Myers Sr.1,2,3

M, b. 1947, d. January 11, 1975
FatherJames Lewis "Jim" Myers1,2 b. October 7, 1924, d. March 17, 2007
MotherFrances Marie Crawford1,2 b. May 22, 1931, d. January 13, 2006
     James Linford Myers Sr. was buried at Iva City Cemetery, Iva, Anderson Co., South Carolina.4 He married Ann Sanders.4 James Linford Myers Sr. was born in 1947 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,5 He died on January 11, 1975 at South Carolina.4 He James "Jimmie" Myers 27, of Iva, died Saturday. Born in Virginia, son of James Lewis and Frances Crawford Myers, of Glade Hill, he was a textile employe of Abney Mills and a Baptist. Surviving also are his wife, Mrs. Ann Sanders Myers; a son, Jimmie Myers Jr. of the home; three daughters, Miss Renee Myers, Miss Melissa Myers and Miss Crystal Myers of the home; three brothers, Steve, Richard and Gerald Myers of Glade Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy Kidd of Orlando, Fla. and Miss Kaye Myers of Glade Hill. Burial in Iva City Cemetery. on January 12, 1975.4

Family

Ann Sanders
Marriage*He married Ann Sanders.4 
Children
  • Renee Myers4
  • Melissa Myers4
  • Crystal Myers4
  • James Linford Myers Jr.4,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lewis Myers obituary in the Mar 19, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Crawford Myers obituary in the Jan 15, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the James Myers, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 1975 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Richard Allen Myers1,2,3,4

M, b. June 23, 1960, d. April 28, 2018
FatherJames Lewis "Jim" Myers1,5,2,4 b. October 7, 1924, d. March 17, 2007
MotherFrances Marie Crawford1,5,2,4 b. May 22, 1931, d. January 13, 2006
     Richard Allen Myers Richard Allen Myers, June 23, 1960 - April 28, 2018. Richard Allen Myers, age 57 of Callaway, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother Frances Marie Myers and father James Lewis Myers and his son Richard Bradley Myers. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Teresa Gail Myers, his daughters Ashley Myers (Austin) and Amy Hall, his special son-in-law and go getter Henry Hall, two precious grandsons, Logan and Ethan Hall, his brothers, Gearld Myers (Beannie) and Steve Myers (Debbie), sister, Kaye Sigmon (Rodney) and sister Peggy; his mother-in-law, Louise Cole, brother-in-law, Calvin Cole, sister-in-law, Betty Rose; and special friends, Anthony and Steven Stanley. Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain View Memorial Park.4 He was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 23, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Teresa Gail Cole on May 26, 1984 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Richard Allen Myers died on April 28, 2018 at Virginia at age 57.4

Family

Teresa Gail Cole
Marriage*He married Teresa Gail Cole on May 26, 1984 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Ashley Myers4
  • Amy Nicole Myers4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lewis Myers obituary in the Mar 19, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Richard Allen Myers obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Crawford Myers obituary in the Jan 15, 2006 edition.

Deborah Kaye Spencer1,2,3

F, b. May 7, 1956, d. October 19, 2021
     Deborah Kaye Spencer was buried at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, 1444 Bonbrook Mill Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 She Deborah Kaye Myers, age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Hodgesville Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended Woodlawn Baptist Church. Deborah was a people person and loved God and her family. She will be greatly missed by all. She was born on May 7, 1956, a daughter of the late Troy E. and Beulah Chitwood Spencer. She was also preceded in death by a son, Brad Myers; brothers, David Spencer, Roger “Choo-Choo” Spencer and Doug Spencer. Deborah is survived by her husband, Stephen Myers; daughter, Sherry Clark; sons, Taylor Myers and Bradley Myers; grandson, Hank Clark; special nieces, Rochelle Spencer and Rachel Spencer (Justen); great-nephew, Broly Eubank. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles, Naomi Bousman, Danny Chitwood (Sue), Billy Chitwood (Tracy), Sammy Chitwood (Pauline) and Sandra Faye Crews; brother-in-law, Gerald Myers (Arlene "Beenie"); sister-in-law, Kay Sigmon (Rodney); her life-long friend, Norma Leffue; special friend and caregiver, Cindy Wright; other family members and many friends. Interment will follow in Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.3 She was born on May 7, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 As of October 30, 1987,her married name was Myers.1 She married Stephen Wayne Myers, son of James Lewis "Jim" Myers and Frances Marie Crawford, on October 30, 1987 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,3 Deborah Kaye Spencer died on October 19, 2021 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.4,3

Family

Stephen Wayne Myers
Marriage*She married Stephen Wayne Myers, son of James Lewis "Jim" Myers and Frances Marie Crawford, on October 30, 1987 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,3 
Children
  • Taylor Myers3
  • Sherry Lynn Myers3,5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Deborah Kaye Myers obituary.
  4. [S13106] Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Bradley Myers obituary in the Nov 8, 1993 edition.

Margaret Victoria Davis1

F, b. July 22, 1897, d. September 27, 1968
     Margaret Victoria Davis 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 married name was Crowder.1 She married David Jackson Crowder, son of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford.1 Margaret Victoria Davis was born on July 22, 1897 at Wythe Co., Virginia.1 She died on September 27, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.1

Family

David Jackson Crowder b. January 15, 1886, d. November 2, 1978
Marriage*She married David Jackson Crowder, son of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford.1 

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Walter Crawford1

M, b. circa 1890
     Walter Crawford was born circa 1890 at Virginia.1 He married Rosa C./L. Crowder, daughter of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford, on October 14, 1909 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1

Family

Rosa C./L. Crowder b. December, 1894
Marriage*Walter Crawford married Rosa C./L. Crowder, daughter of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford, on October 14, 1909 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S4708] Landers/Dillard family in Virginia, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/86717/person/1952550667

Ernest Claiborne Deisher1

M, b. May 8, 1890, d. December 7, 1956
     Ernest Claiborne Deisher 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 was born on May 8, 1890 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Virgie May Crowder, daughter of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford, on October 8, 1913 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Ernest Claiborne Deisher died on December 7, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 53, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 43, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 239, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1920Railroad shop laborer3
1930Truck driver4
1940Painting contractor5

Family

Virgie May Crowder b. March 30, 1891, d. March 24, 1972
Marriage*Ernest Claiborne Deisher married Virgie May Crowder, daughter of George Allen Crowder and Ollie May Crawford, on October 8, 1913 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Emmett Odell Deisher Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 12, 1914, d. February 15, 1988
FatherErnest Claiborne Deisher1,2,3 b. May 8, 1890, d. December 7, 1956
MotherVirgie May Crowder1,2,3 b. March 30, 1891, d. March 24, 1972
     Emmett Odell Deisher Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 He married Elizabeth Trout Boothe.4 Emmett Odell Deisher Sr. was born on October 12, 1914 at Virginia.2,5 He died on February 15, 1988 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 73.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 53, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 43, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

Elizabeth Trout Boothe b. July 9, 1921, d. January 12, 2013
Marriage*Emmett Odell Deisher Sr. married Elizabeth Trout Boothe.4 
Children
  • Madeline Deisher4
  • Joyce Marie Deisher4
  • Mike Deisher4
  • Gary W. Deisher4
  • Emmett Odell "Junior" Deisher Jr.1
  • Roy Lee Deisher4
  • James Leonard Deisher4

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Trout Boothe Deisher obituary in the Jan 15, 2013 edition.
  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&

James H. Deisher1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 2, 1918, d. May 5, 2001
FatherErnest Claiborne Deisher1,2,3 b. May 8, 1890, d. December 7, 1956
MotherVirgie May Crowder1,2,3 b. March 30, 1891, d. March 24, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 227-14-2229.6 James H. Deisher was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on January 2, 1918 at Virginia.2,6 He married Frances E. Wilmore circa 1937.4,5 James H. Deisher died on May 5, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.6,4 He DEISHER, James H., 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 5, 2001. He passed away at Virginia Veterans Care Center with his two daughters by his side. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Lone Star Cement Plant. He attended Flatwoods Church of God of Prophecy most of his life. He was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Frances W. Deisher; three brothers, Odell, Eldee and Hubert Deisher; one sister, Louise Myers. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Dreama and husband, Darius Fields of Roanoke, Nancy Callahan Martin of Roanoke; five sons and daughters-in-law, John and Karen Deisher of Bedford County, Charles and Betty Deisher of Eagle Rock, Phillip Deisher of Roanoke and Linda Deisher of Troutville, James E. and Pam Deisher of Salem, David and Patsy Deisher of Fieldale; one sister, Mary McDaniel of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Deisher and Frances Deisher, both of Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family wished to thank all the CNA's, nurses and staff at Virginia Veterans Care Center of Salem who were involved in the wonderful care given to their father and the kindness shown to the family. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Daleville with the Rev. Roy D. Trout, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 6, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader's Daleville. on May 6, 2001.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 53, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 43, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 56, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7

Family

Frances E. Wilmore b. June 11, 1916, d. February 13, 1992
Marriage*James H. Deisher married Frances E. Wilmore circa 1937.4,5 
Children
  • Nancy Jean Deisher4,5
  • Charles H. Deisher Sr.4,5
  • Phillip L. Deisher4,5
  • James E. Deisher4,5
  • David Deisher4,5
  • John H. Deisher4,7,5
  • Dreama D. Deisher4,7,5

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James H. Deisher obituary in the May 6, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Wilmore Deisher obituary in the Feb 14, 1992 edition.
  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.

Eldee Harrison Deisher1,2,3

M, b. August 11, 1920, d. May 19, 1996
FatherErnest Claiborne Deisher1,2 b. May 8, 1890, d. December 7, 1956
MotherVirgie May Crowder1,2 b. March 30, 1891, d. March 24, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 227-14-2230.4 Eldee Harrison Deisher was born on August 11, 1920 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,4 He died on May 19, 1996 at Virginia at age 75.4,3 He DEISHER, Eldee Harrison, 75, of Iron Gate, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge. on May 21, 1996.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 43, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldee Harrison Deisher obituary in the May 21, 1996 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hubert Edward Deisher Sr.1

M, b. November 11, 1927, d. February 27, 1975
FatherErnest Claiborne Deisher1,2,3 b. May 8, 1890, d. December 7, 1956
MotherVirgie May Crowder1,2,3 b. March 30, 1891, d. March 24, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-6278.4 Hubert Edward Deisher 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.1 He married Frances Overstreet.1,5 Hubert Edward Deisher Sr. was born on November 11, 1927 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,4 He died on February 27, 1975 at Virginia at age 47.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 43, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 239, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

Frances Overstreet b. March 27, 1925, d. March 1, 2012
Marriage*Hubert Edward Deisher Sr. married Frances Overstreet.1,5 
Children
  • Buford Wayne "Pete" Deisher1,5
  • Marion Ray "Buddy" Deisher1,5
  • Phyllis Anne Deisher1,5
  • Hubert Edward "Eddie" Deisher Jr.5

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Overstreet Deisher Hayes obituary in the Mar 2, 2012 edition.

Frances Overstreet1,2

F, b. March 27, 1925, d. March 1, 2012
     Frances Overstreet 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 Her married name was Hayes.2 Her married name was Deisher.1 She married Hubert Edward Deisher Sr., son of Ernest Claiborne Deisher and Virgie May Crowder.1,2 Frances Overstreet married Robert Hayes.2 Frances Overstreet was born on March 27, 1925.3 She died on March 1, 2012 at Virginia at age 86.3,2 She Frances Overstreet Deisher Hayes, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Price and Agnes Overstreet; and her husbands, Hubert Deisher and Robert Hayes. Frances is survived by three sons and one daughter, Marion (Buddy) Deisher, Buford (Pete) Deisher, Phyllis Deisher, Hubert (Eddie) Deisher Jr. and wife, Teresa; one brother, Price W. Overstreet Jr. and wife, Leal; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and LOTS of thanks to her special friend, Nell DuVall. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Oakey's East Chapel, with Pastor Bret Layton and Pastor Jim Asbury officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on March 2, 2012.2

Family 1

Robert Hayes
Marriage*She married Robert Hayes.2 

Family 2

Hubert Edward Deisher Sr. b. November 11, 1927, d. February 27, 1975
Marriage*Frances Overstreet married Hubert Edward Deisher Sr., son of Ernest Claiborne Deisher and Virgie May Crowder.1,2 
Children
  • Buford Wayne "Pete" Deisher1,2
  • Marion Ray "Buddy" Deisher1,2
  • Phyllis Anne Deisher1,2
  • Hubert Edward "Eddie" Deisher Jr.2

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Overstreet Deisher Hayes obituary in the Mar 2, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.