Perry Carter Farmer Jr.1,2

M, b. January 16, 1926, d. September 30, 1984
FatherPerry Carter Farmer1,2 b. June 13, 1899, d. November 3, 1965
MotherElizabeth Cathryn "Lizzie" Nolley1,2 b. September 24, 1897, d. January 20, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 231-22-5474.3 Perry Carter Farmer Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 16, 1926 at Virginia.1,3,2 He died on September 30, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 18, District 61-13, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Earl Farmer1,2,3,4

M, b. October 15, 1927, d. February 26, 2021
FatherPerry Carter Farmer1,2 b. June 13, 1899, d. November 3, 1965
MotherElizabeth Cathryn "Lizzie" Nolley1 b. September 24, 1897, d. January 20, 1940
     William Earl Farmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on October 15, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Alice Sue Wood on July 15, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 William Earl Farmer died on February 26, 2021 at Virginia at age 93.4 He William E. "Bill" Farmer, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after 32 years and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Bill was preceded in death by the love of his life and his wife of 66 years, Alice "Sue" Farmer, and his son, William E. Farmer Jr. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Beverly Damewood (Scott); his son, Mike Farmer; daughters-in-law, Rita Farmer and Mia Farmer; grandchildren, William E. Farmer III (Jessie), Justin Farmer (Chris), Sarah Mays (Shawn), Adam Damewood, Lauren Farmer, and Michaela Brizendine (Dannie). Bill was a long-standing member of Summerdean Church of the Brethren. He volunteered at Snyder Nursing Home and considered it his second home full of friends. The family would like to thank the Virginia Veterans Care Center, Lewis Gale Medical Center Stroke Team, ER and MICU, Carilion Hospice nurses for all their love and support. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Allen Lenker officiating. on February 28, 2021.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 18, District 61-13, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Family

Alice Sue Wood
Marriage*William Earl Farmer married Alice Sue Wood on July 15, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Mike Farmer4
  • William Earl Farmer Jr.4,2
  • Beverly Sue Farmer4,2

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William E. Farmer obituary in the Feb 28, 2021 edition.

Mary Chandler Farmer1,2

F, b. April 21, 1932, d. June 6, 1999
FatherPerry Carter Farmer1,2 b. June 13, 1899, d. November 3, 1965
MotherElizabeth Cathryn "Lizzie" Nolley1,2 b. September 24, 1897, d. January 20, 1940
     Mary Chandler Farmer was born on April 21, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of November 29, 1952,her married name was Hite.2 She married Robert Anderson Hite Jr. on November 29, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Mary Chandler Farmer and Robert Anderson Hite Jr. were divorced on February 5, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of November 9, 1973,her married name was Thompson.2 Mary Chandler Farmer married Roger Eugene Thompson on November 9, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Mary Chandler Farmer died on June 6, 1999 at age 67.1

Family 1

Robert Anderson Hite Jr.
Marriage*She married Robert Anderson Hite Jr. on November 29, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Mary Chandler Farmer and Robert Anderson Hite Jr. were divorced on February 5, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Sterling Edward Hite2

Family 2

Roger Eugene Thompson
Marriage*Mary Chandler Farmer married Roger Eugene Thompson on November 9, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Ruth McCammack1

F, b. February 17, 1901, d. November 23, 1971
     Ruth McCammack was buried at Coatesville Cemetery, Hendricks Co., Indiana.1 Her married name was Poff.1 She married John Howard "Howard" Poff, son of John Henry Poff and Emma Caroline Pickett.1 Ruth McCammack was born on February 17, 1901 at Belle Union, Putnam Co., Indiana.1 She died on November 23, 1971 at Danville, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 70.1

Family

John Howard "Howard" Poff b. August 22, 1893, d. May 22, 1974
Marriage*She married John Howard "Howard" Poff, son of John Henry Poff and Emma Caroline Pickett.1 

Citations

  1. [S5250] Coatesville Cemetery, Hendricks Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Opal M. Hannah1,2

F, b. April 11, 1907, d. August, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 233-24-2717.3 Opal M. Hannah was born on April 11, 1907 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of before 1926,her married name was Hannah.2 She married Unknown Hannah before 1926.2 As of August 25, 1926,her married name was Owens.2 Opal M. Hannah married Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens, son of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff, on August 25, 1926 at Witcher Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Opal M. Hannah and Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens were divorced before 1947.4 Opal M. Hannah died in August, 1985 at age 78.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 304, District 75-2, Bland, Prince George Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 140, District 20-63, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Cook6

Family 1

Unknown Hannah
Marriage*Opal M. Hannah married Unknown Hannah before 1926.2 

Family 2

Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens b. August 24, 1900, d. September 19, 1971
Marriage*Opal M. Hannah married Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens, son of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff, on August 25, 1926 at Witcher Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Opal M. Hannah and Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens were divorced before 1947.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Owens-Hannah marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cummings-Owens marriage record.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Betty Jane Owens1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1924, d. December, 1993
FatherArthur Gray "Bill" Owens1,2,3 b. August 24, 1900, d. September 19, 1971
MotherOpal M. Hannah1,2,3 b. April 11, 1907, d. August, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 235-28-2199.3 Her married name was Armstrong.3 Betty Jane Owens was born on March 12, 1924 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 As of May 2, 1942,her married name was Greathouse.4 She married Earl Manuel Greathouse on May 2, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Betty Jane Owens and Earl Manuel Greathouse were divorced before 1952.5 Betty Jane Owens married Woodrow Wilson Armstrong on June 22, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Betty Jane Owens died in December, 1993 at age 69.3 She was buried on December 17, 1993 at Legacy Memorial Gardens, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 304, District 75-2, Bland, Prince George Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 140, District 20-63, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Earl Manuel Greathouse b. June 6, 1923, d. November 7, 1990
Marriage*Betty Jane Owens married Earl Manuel Greathouse on May 2, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 
Divorce* Betty Jane Owens and Earl Manuel Greathouse were divorced before 1952.5 

Family 2

Woodrow Wilson Armstrong b. December 18, 1916, d. November 27, 1992
Marriage*Betty Jane Owens married Woodrow Wilson Armstrong on June 22, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Greathouse-Owens marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Armstrong-Greathouse marriage record.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dec 17, 1993 edition.

Arthur Lee Owens1,2,3

M, b. June 12, 1927, d. October, 1982
FatherArthur Gray "Bill" Owens1,4,3 b. August 24, 1900, d. September 19, 1971
MotherOpal M. Hannah1,4,3 b. April 11, 1907, d. August, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 236-26-7625.3 Arthur Lee Owens was born on June 12, 1927 at Hopewell, Virginia.2,3 He died in October, 1982 at age 55.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 304, District 75-2, Bland, Prince George Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 140, District 20-63, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Earl Manuel Greathouse1,2

M, b. June 6, 1923, d. November 7, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 232-20-3055.2 Earl Manuel Greathouse was born on June 6, 1923 at Taylor's Ridge, Marshall Co., West Virginia.2 He married Betty Jane Owens, daughter of Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens and Opal M. Hannah, on May 2, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Earl Manuel Greathouse and Betty Jane Owens were divorced before 1952.3 Earl Manuel Greathouse died on November 7, 1990 at age 67.2

Family

Betty Jane Owens b. March 12, 1924, d. December, 1993
Marriage*He married Betty Jane Owens, daughter of Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens and Opal M. Hannah, on May 2, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Earl Manuel Greathouse and Betty Jane Owens were divorced before 1952.3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Greathouse-Owens marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Armstrong-Greathouse marriage record.

Woodrow Wilson Armstrong1

M, b. December 18, 1916, d. November 27, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 232-28-5522.2 Woodrow Wilson Armstrong was born on December 18, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Betty Jane Owens, daughter of Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens and Opal M. Hannah, on June 22, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Woodrow Wilson Armstrong died on November 27, 1992 at age 75.2

Family

Betty Jane Owens b. March 12, 1924, d. December, 1993
Marriage*He married Betty Jane Owens, daughter of Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens and Opal M. Hannah, on June 22, 1952 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Armstrong-Greathouse marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bessie May Via1,2

F, b. June 25, 1918, d. August 26, 1968
     Bessie May Via was buried at Alberene Cemetery, 3061 Alberene Church Lane, Esmont, Albemarle Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Owens.1 She married Leonard Mitchell Owens, son of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff.1 Bessie May Via was born on June 25, 1918 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,2 She died on August 26, 1968 at age 50.3

Family

Leonard Mitchell Owens b. March 15, 1903, d. August 26, 1968
Marriage*She married Leonard Mitchell Owens, son of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff.1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2841] Alberene Cemetery, Albemarle Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67520935&CRid=503681&

Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. May 9, 1930, d. December 23, 2007
FatherThomas Howard Pentecosh1,2,4 b. December 9, 1908, d. July 24, 1987
MotherMary Lewis Owens1,2,4 b. June 2, 1905, d. August 6, 1967
     Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. Georgetown - Reverend Thomas Howard Pentecost, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at Prince George Healthcare Center. Rev. Pentecost was born in Hopewell, Va. on May 9, 1930, the son of the late Thomas Howard Pentecost and Mary Owens Pentecost. He was employed by Seaboard Finance Co. for a time and operated his own home sewing center in Pueblo, Col. Rev. Pentecost also was development officer for Mt. Vernon Bible College in Mt. Vernon, Oh. He graduated from Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, Va. and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D. C. Rev. Pentecost served pastorates in the International Church of Foursquare Gospel, the United Church of Christ, and the United Methodist Church. He also served as a missionary in Uganda in East Africa. Surviving are: his wife, Deborah Alexander Pentecost of Georgetown: a son, Thomas (Luanne) Pentecost of Lake Stevens, Wash; two daughters, Cathy (Rev. David) Norman of Ashburn, Va. and Cheryl (Jim) Miller of Queen Creek, Ariz; a step son, Jeff Riffey of Edinburg, Va; and three grandchildren. Memorial Service: Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Humble Place in Uganda, c/o Crossroad United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroad Dr., Ashburn, Va. 20147, Tidelands Community Hospice, Inc., 2591N. Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440, or Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 901 Highmarket St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family.4 He was buried at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, 5141 Kent Road, Andrews, Georgetown Co., South Carolina.5 He was born on May 9, 1930 at Hopewell, Virginia.3,4 He married Marjorie Grace on December 26, 1953 at Hopewell, Virginia.2 Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. and Marjorie Grace were divorced on September 11, 1986 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.6 Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. married Deborah Jane Alexander on September 14, 1986 at Hopewell, Virginia.2,4 Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. died on December 23, 2007 at Georgetown, Georgetown Co., South Carolina, at age 77.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 105, District 110-3, Hopewell, Virginia1

Family 1

Marjorie Grace b. February 13, 1920
Marriage*Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. married Marjorie Grace on December 26, 1953 at Hopewell, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. and Marjorie Grace were divorced on September 11, 1986 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Thomas Pentecosh4
  • Cathy Pentecosh4
  • Cheryl Pentecosh4

Family 2

Deborah Jane Alexander
Marriage*Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. married Deborah Jane Alexander on September 14, 1986 at Hopewell, 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5252] Mayer Funeral Home, online http://www.mayerfuneralhome.com/, From the Thomas Howard Pentecost, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S5253] Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Georgetown Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Edgar Beckwith Tucker1,2

M, b. May 20, 1908, d. November 3, 1987
     Edgar Beckwith Tucker was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.2 He married Pauline M. Owens, daughter of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff.1,2 Edgar Beckwith Tucker was born on May 20, 1908 at Virginia.1,2 He died on November 3, 1987 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 79.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 105, District 110-3, Hopewell, Virginia1

Family

Pauline M. Owens b. February 17, 1913, d. November 21, 1984
Marriage*Edgar Beckwith Tucker married Pauline M. Owens, daughter of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff.1,2 
Child
  • Marjorie Anne Tucker1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Cecil Anderson Cutler1,2

M, b. January 20, 1911, d. July 14, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 227-07-3220.3 Cecil Anderson Cutler was born on January 20, 1911 at Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 He married Esther Alicia Owens, daughter of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff, on December 7, 1939 at Hopewell, Virginia.1,2,4 Cecil Anderson Cutler died on July 14, 1955 at age 44.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 105, District 110-3, Hopewell, Virginia1

Occupation

1940Paper mill operator1

Family

Esther Alicia Owens b. October 21, 1914, d. May 14, 1978
Marriage*Cecil Anderson Cutler married Esther Alicia Owens, daughter of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff, on December 7, 1939 at Hopewell, Virginia.1,2,4 

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. [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.

Marjorie Grace1

F, b. February 13, 1920
     Marjorie Grace was born on February 13, 1920 at Pennsylvania.2 As of December 26, 1953,her married name was Pentecosh.1 She married Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr., son of Thomas Howard Pentecosh and Mary Lewis Owens, on December 26, 1953 at Hopewell, Virginia.1 Marjorie Grace and Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. were divorced on September 11, 1986 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.2

Family

Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. b. May 9, 1930, d. December 23, 2007
Marriage*Marjorie Grace married Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr., son of Thomas Howard Pentecosh and Mary Lewis Owens, on December 26, 1953 at Hopewell, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Marjorie Grace and Rev. Thomas Howard Pentecosh Jr. were divorced on September 11, 1986 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Thomas Pentecosh3
  • Cathy Pentecosh3
  • Cheryl Pentecosh3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5252] Mayer Funeral Home, online http://www.mayerfuneralhome.com/, From the Thomas Howard Pentecost, Jr. obituary.