Zella S. Sifers1,2,3,4

F, b. September 1, 1921, d. July 29, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2073.3 Zella S. Sifers was born on September 1, 1921 at Elkhorn, Pike Co., Kentucky.2,3 As of April 25, 1938,her married name was Blackwell.5 She married Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell, son of Major Harrison Blackwell and Mattie Ellen Duncan, on April 25, 1938 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.5 Zella S. Sifers and Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell were divorced on June 10, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Zella S. Sifers died on July 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 147, District 24-34, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6

Family

Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell b. October 27, 1912, d. April 21, 1996
Marriage*Zella S. Sifers married Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell, son of Major Harrison Blackwell and Mattie Ellen Duncan, on April 25, 1938 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Zella S. Sifers and Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell were divorced on June 10, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Peggy Joyce Blackwell6,1
  • Marie Ellen Blackwell1
  • Infant Blackwell4 b. August 27, 1944, d. August 29, 1944
  • Charlotte Ann Blackwell

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Infant Blackwell1

F, b. August 27, 1944, d. August 29, 1944
FatherCecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell1 b. October 27, 1912, d. April 21, 1996
MotherZella S. Sifers1 b. September 1, 1921, d. July 29, 1990
     Infant Blackwell was buried at Givens Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 27, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She died on August 29, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elizabeth Williams1,2

F, b. August 20, 1913
     Elizabeth Williams was born on August 20, 1913 at Virginia.2 As of September 11, 1986,her married name was Blackwell.1 She married Thomas Ray Blackwell, son of Major Harrison Blackwell and Mattie Ellen Duncan, on September 11, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Elizabeth Williams and Thomas Ray Blackwell were divorced on March 23, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1

Family

Thomas Ray Blackwell b. June 25, 1915, d. May 6, 1988
Marriage*Elizabeth Williams married Thomas Ray Blackwell, son of Major Harrison Blackwell and Mattie Ellen Duncan, on September 11, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Elizabeth Williams and Thomas Ray Blackwell were divorced on March 23, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ternnie Lucilla Andrews1,2

F, b. July 29, 1893, d. March 3, 1977
     Ternnie Lucilla Andrews was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on July 29, 1893 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 As of August 30, 1930,her married name was Smith.1 She married Harman Lee Smith, son of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on August 30, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia.1,2 Ternnie Lucilla Andrews died on March 3, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 74, District 81-10, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Office clerk3

Family

Harman Lee Smith b. February 9, 1899, d. February 12, 1970
Marriage*Ternnie Lucilla Andrews married Harman Lee Smith, son of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on August 30, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia.1,2 

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

Hazel Simpkins1

F, b. circa 1901
     Hazel Simpkins was born circa 1901 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 As of November 12, 1924,her married name was Smith.1 She married Harman Lee Smith, son of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on November 12, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Hazel Simpkins and Harman Lee Smith were divorced on January 25, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Family

Harman Lee Smith b. February 9, 1899, d. February 12, 1970
Marriage*Hazel Simpkins married Harman Lee Smith, son of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on November 12, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Hazel Simpkins and Harman Lee Smith were divorced on January 25, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Quincy Bowman Montgomery1,2

M, b. August 24, 1901, d. December 18, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-9877.3 Quincy Bowman Montgomery was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 He was born on August 24, 1901 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Goldie Vera Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on June 11, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Quincy Bowman Montgomery and Goldie Vera Smith were divorced on January 4, 1937 at Virginia.5 Quincy Bowman Montgomery died on December 18, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73; His gravestone has a death date of Dec 19, 1974.2,4

Family

Goldie Vera Smith b. July 6, 1905, d. September 4, 2001
Marriage*He married Goldie Vera Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on June 11, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Quincy Bowman Montgomery and Goldie Vera Smith were divorced on January 4, 1937 at Virginia.5 

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. [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.
  4. [S2787] Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=samuel&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=47948199&CRid=2138324&df=all&
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Paul Andrew Brown1,2,3

M, b. April 4, 1952, d. June 30, 2024
FatherGarld Lindburgh Brown1,4,5,2,6 b. March 13, 1928, d. November 23, 2001
MotherHelen Pauline Craighead1,4,5,2,6 b. April 30, 1930, d. February 28, 2017
     Paul Andrew Brown Paul Andrew Brown, Apr 4, 1952 - Jun 30, 2024. Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown, age 72 of Shawsville passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garld and Helen Brown; brother, Steven Brown. Paul is survived by his daughters, Sherri Sons, and Terri Meadows; sisters, Barbara (Richard) Foster, Margie (Cliff) Murray, and Sybil (Harold) Denney; grandson, Brandon Garland; granddaughters, Debra Sons, Erin Sons, Halie Meadows, and Sarah Meadows; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was quiet, but funny. He loved watching movies and music videos. He was an excellent handyman, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He was ready to lend a hand when needed. He will be greatly missed.2 He was born on April 4, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Arleen Jane Brown on March 15, 1974 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Paul Andrew Brown and Arleen Jane Brown were divorced on April 13, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Paul Andrew Brown died on June 30, 2024 at Virginia at age 72.2

Family

Arleen Jane Brown
Marriage*He married Arleen Jane Brown on March 15, 1974 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Paul Andrew Brown and Arleen Jane Brown were divorced on April 13, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Terri Loraine Brown2
  • Sherri Lynn Brown2,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Paul Andrew Brown obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garld L. Brown obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steven R. Brown obituary in the Jul 7, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Pauline Brown obituary in the Mar 3, 2017 edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Steven Randall Brown1,2,3,4

M, b. March 12, 1959, d. July 5, 2013
FatherGarld Lindburgh Brown1,5,2,6,7 b. March 13, 1928, d. November 23, 2001
MotherHelen Pauline Craighead1,5,2,6,7 b. April 30, 1930, d. February 28, 2017
     His Social Security Number was 225-04-9059.8 Steven Randall Brown was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,9 He was born on March 12, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,3 He married Rosie Lee Carolyn Loving on June 10, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1 Steven Randall Brown and Rosie Lee Carolyn Loving were divorced on March 12, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 Steven Randall Brown died on July 5, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.2,8,4 He Steven R. Brown, 54, of Shawsville, passed away on July 5, 2013. A proud veteran, he served his country in the Army from 1980-1983. He was preceded in death by his father, Garld L. Brown. Steve is remembered by sons, Garrett and wife, Stacie, Robert, and Zachary; along with grandchildren, Cory, Hunter, and Eden Brown. He is also survived by his mother, Helen P. Brown; and siblings, Barbara Foster, Paul Brown, Margie Murray, and Sybil Denney. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. on July 7, 2013.2

Family

Rosie Lee Carolyn Loving
Marriage*He married Rosie Lee Carolyn Loving on June 10, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Steven Randall Brown and Rosie Lee Carolyn Loving were divorced on March 12, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 
Children
  • Robert Brown2
  • Zachary Brown2
  • Garrett Dwayne Brown2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steven R. Brown obituary in the Jul 7, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garld L. Brown obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  6. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Paul Andrew Brown obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Pauline Brown obituary in the Mar 3, 2017 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.