Cloyd Neal Sawyers1,2,3

M, b. June 22, 1886, d. July 16, 1961
     Cloyd Neal Sawyers was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on June 22, 1886 at Wythe Co., Virginia.3 He married Ella Virginia Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on June 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 Cloyd Neal Sawyers died on July 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia1

Occupation

1940Railroad boilermaker1

Family

Ella Virginia Light b. February 26, 1901, d. January 4, 1994
Marriage*Cloyd Neal Sawyers married Ella Virginia Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on June 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Light Sawyers obituary in the Jan 5, 1994 edition.

Wilmer Scott Vass1,2

M, b. August 6, 1916, d. October 19, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-3286.3 Wilmer Scott Vass was born on August 6, 1916 at Galax, Virginia.1,2,3 He married Louise Marie Light, daughter of Ella Virginia Light, on September 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 Wilmer Scott Vass and Louise Marie Light were divorced on June 27, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Wilmer Scott Vass died on October 19, 1985 at Florida at age 69.3

Family

Louise Marie Light b. June 21, 1920, d. July 23, 1997
Marriage*He married Louise Marie Light, daughter of Ella Virginia Light, on September 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 
Divorce* Wilmer Scott Vass and Louise Marie Light were divorced on June 27, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Claude Houston Craig Sr.1,2,3

M, b. January 4, 1887, d. April 28, 1968
     Claude Houston Craig Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 4, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,1 He married Clyde Lee Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, circa 1918.1,4 Claude Houston Craig Sr. died on April 28, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 460, District 117-4, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 178, District 119-11, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1930Railroad worker4
1940Railroad repairman5

Family

Clyde Lee Light b. April 20, 1903, d. July 1, 1981
Marriage*Claude Houston Craig Sr. married Clyde Lee Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, circa 1918.1,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Claude Houston Craig Jr.1,2,3

M, b. June 14, 1918, d. February 28, 1983
FatherClaude Houston Craig Sr.1,4,3,5 b. January 4, 1887, d. April 28, 1968
MotherClyde Lee Light1,4,3,5 b. April 20, 1903, d. July 1, 1981
     Claude Houston Craig Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 224-09-1293.6 He was born on June 14, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,6 He married Margaret Earle Hughson on July 8, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Claude Houston Craig Jr. and Margaret Earle Hughson were divorced on April 19, 1941 at Virginia.7 Claude Houston Craig Jr. married Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,8 Claude Houston Craig Jr. died on February 28, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 460, District 117-4, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 178, District 119-11, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family 1

Margaret Earle Hughson
Marriage*Claude Houston Craig Jr. married Margaret Earle Hughson on July 8, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Claude Houston Craig Jr. and Margaret Earle Hughson were divorced on April 19, 1941 at Virginia.7 

Family 2

Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe b. September 7, 1925, d. December 24, 2013
Marriage*Claude Houston Craig Jr. married Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,8 
Children
  • James E. "Jim" Craig8
  • Brenda L. Craig8
  • Betty Jo Craig8,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice M. Craig obituary in the Dec 29, 2013 edition.

Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe1,2

F, b. September 7, 1925, d. December 24, 2013
     Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe was born on September 7, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 As of January 15, 1944,her married name was Craig.1 She married Claude Houston Craig Jr., son of Claude Houston Craig Sr. and Clyde Lee Light, on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Clarice Elizabeth "Buddy" Monroe died on December 24, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.3,4,2 She On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, Clarice M. (Buddy) Craig, peacefully passed away to spend her first Christmas in heaven with her awaiting parents, siblings, husband, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. (Beefy) Craig Jr. "Buddy" fought a courageous fight against numerous health problems, especially over the past 18 months, winning her battle on Christmas eve. She was formerly employed by W.T. Grant Company, and Woolco Stores in various retail and office manager positions. All those who knew Buddy considered her to be a kind, loving, talented, special lady, who blessed their lives. Surviving are her son, James E. (Jim) Craig, of Roanoke; daughters, Brenda L. Craig, of Greensboro, N.C., Betty Jo Conner and husband, the Rev. Dr. C. R. Conner, of Pulaski; grandchildren, David Alan Conner and Amy Fischer, of Cary, N.C; Brian Keith Conner and wife, Jamie, of Knightdale, N.C; Kimberly Michele Cook and husband, Richard, of Draper; Melissa Ann Conner Tate and husband, Clay, of Salem; eight great grandchildren; brother, Marshall R. Monroe and wife Kay, of Charleston, W.Va; niece, Cynthia E. Monroe, nephew, Jefferson D. Monroe; nephew, David L. Cooper and wife, Nancy, of Roanoke; niece Carol and husband, James Carroll, of Pensacola, Fla; great nephews, David and Steven Carroll and families; niece, Janet Cox Huguley, of Lexingtron; niece, Leesa and husband, Tom Oakes, of Salem; great nephew, Jesse Lee Clay, of Roanoke; and dear friends, June Zimmerman and Thelma Brown. A special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 10th floor Palliative Care Unit, for their devoted care and compassion for Buddy during her final days. Your comforting care and displays of love meant so much to her. A memorial service to celebrate Buddy's life will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Dr. C. R. Conner. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on December 29, 2013.2

Family

Claude Houston Craig Jr. b. June 14, 1918, d. February 28, 1983
Marriage*She married Claude Houston Craig Jr., son of Claude Houston Craig Sr. and Clyde Lee Light, on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • James E. "Jim" Craig2
  • Brenda L. Craig2
  • Betty Jo Craig2,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice M. Craig obituary in the Dec 29, 2013 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Walter John Sieberns1,2,3,4

M, b. May 10, 1910, d. August 2, 1998
     Walter John Sieberns married Grace Stephens, daughter of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback.4 Walter John Sieberns was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.4 He was born on May 10, 1910 at Indiana.1,4 He married Laura Ann Stephens, daughter of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, on November 19, 1939.1,2,3 Walter John Sieberns died on August 2, 1998 at Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 88.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 129, District 4-9025, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1940Store clerk1

Family 1

Grace Stephens b. July 19, 1915, d. December 14, 1935
Marriage*Walter John Sieberns married Grace Stephens, daughter of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback.4 

Family 2

Laura Ann Stephens b. October 2, 1907, d. October 29, 2001
Marriage*Walter John Sieberns married Laura Ann Stephens, daughter of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, on November 19, 1939.1,2,3 
Children
  • John D. Sieberns3
  • Joan Sieberns3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Ann Sieberns obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Hattie Marie Taylor1,2

F, b. 1899, d. 1970
     Hattie Marie Taylor was buried at Union Cemetery, on the corner of 350E and 400N, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 She was born in 1899 at Indiana.1 As of circa 1926,her married name was Stephens.3 She married Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, circa 1926.1,2,3 Hattie Marie Taylor died in 1970.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 54, District 92-15, Union Township, Whitley Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 40, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana4

Family

Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens b. May 12, 1901, d. December 14, 1986
Marriage*Hattie Marie Taylor married Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, circa 1926.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S424] Ellen Callahan, Union Cemetery, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  2. [S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Harry S. Stephens obituary in an unknown 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.

Harry S. Stephens1,2

M, b. February 11, 1928, d. October 20, 2011
FatherAndrew A. "Andy" Stephens1,2,3 b. May 12, 1901, d. December 14, 1986
MotherHattie Marie Taylor1,2,3 b. 1899, d. 1970
     Harry S. Stephens Harry S. Stephens, 83, of Bluffton, was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 20, 2011. He was born on Feb. 11, 1928, in Huntington, to Andy and Hattie (Taylor) Stephens. He married to Avon Lund in Markle on Nov. 19, 1948; she survives. He enjoyed playing sports at West Union High School. He and Avon farmed in the Markle area for many years, eventually purchasing a farm northeast of Markle. Harry was later a co-owner of G&H Fertilizer in Markle and Bluffton. He was active as a parent/leader with the Boy Scout troop of Markle and enjoyed many camp outs and trips with the scouts. He participated in sports including basketball, softball and bowling. He was a member of the Markle United Methodist Church and joyfully served the Lord through Lay Witness Missions and InterVarsity Christian fellowship. Harry and Avon later moved to Florida for most of each year and they owned property there in Lake Placid. While there, he developed residential properties, designing and building custom homes. He was an avid fisherman and relished the chance to enjoy a waterfront home on a bass lake. In addition to fishing, Harry enjoyed travel with Avon, woodworking, and caring for his fish ponds. In his later years he developed a strong interest in researching his ancestors and succeeded in tracing his roots back to his great-great-grandfather – a pioneer farmer, born in 1804. He took delight in all of his family, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other surviving relatives include a son, Kent (Linda) Stephens of Dublin, Ohio; a daughter, Patti (Ernie) Beck of Craigville; a sister, Audrey (Leonard) Swihart of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Kendra (Anthony) Elkins of Pickerington, Ohio and Joel (Megan) Stephens of Hilliard, Ohio; and three great-grandchildren, Jude Elkins, Jadon Elkins and Sullivan Stephens. Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Sheets officiating. Burial will be at the Markle Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Berne.1 He was buried at Markle Cemetery, Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 He was born on February 11, 1928 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 He married Avon Lund on November 19, 1948.1 Harry S. Stephens died on October 20, 2011 at Indiana at age 83.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 54, District 92-15, Union Township, Whitley Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 40, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana3

Family

Avon Lund b. May 27, 1927, d. August 9, 2013
Marriage*Harry S. Stephens married Avon Lund on November 19, 1948.1 
Children
  • Kent Stephens1
  • Patti Stephens1

Citations

  1. [S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Harry S. Stephens obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Avon Lund1,2

F, b. May 27, 1927, d. August 9, 2013
     Avon Lund was buried at Markle Cemetery, Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana.2 She was born on May 27, 1927 at Huntington Co., Indiana.2 As of November 19, 1948,her married name was Stephens.1 She married Harry S. Stephens, son of Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens and Hattie Marie Taylor, on November 19, 1948.1 Avon Lund died on August 9, 2013 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 86.2

Family

Harry S. Stephens b. February 11, 1928, d. October 20, 2011
Marriage*She married Harry S. Stephens, son of Andrew A. "Andy" Stephens and Hattie Marie Taylor, on November 19, 1948.1 
Children
  • Kent Stephens1
  • Patti Stephens1

Citations

  1. [S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Harry S. Stephens obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S5211] Markle Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/