Millard Samuel Collins1,2,3
M, b. September 17, 1934, d. February 22, 2016
Father | Asa William "Ace" Collins1,4,5 b. October 10, 1888, d. 1942 |
Mother | Annie Adaline King1,4,6,5,7 b. June 14, 1890, d. December 21, 1969 |
Millard Samuel Collins was buried at William Craighead Cemetery (also known as Conner-Craighead Cemetery), 1898 Bottom Creek Lane, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 He was born on September 17, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,3 He married Donna Jean Lightner on January 27, 1965 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.3 Millard Samuel Collins and Donna Jean Lightner were divorced on September 10, 1971 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3 Millard Samuel Collins married Mary Anne Craighead on November 26, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10 Millard Samuel Collins married Georgia Murch on November 7, 2003 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1,11 Millard Samuel Collins died on February 22, 2016 at Currituck, Currituck Co., North Carolina, at age 81.8,9 He Millard S. Collins, 81, formerly of Floyd County, entered in eternal rest on Monday, February 22, 2016, at Currituck House, Currituck, NC. He is a native of Floyd County and a retired Pet Dairy Fleet Manager. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Collins; three daughters, Millicen A. Dill of Chesapeake, VA., Ponnie C. Sampson of Mineral Well's, WV, and Michelle C. Holland of Clemmons, NC; a son, Allen Abe Collins of Portsmouth, VA; one sister, Edna Mills of Copper Hill, VA., and ten grandchildren. Burial will be at Craighead Family Cemetery on Bottom Creek Lane, Copper Hill, VA. on February 24, 2016.8
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Family 2 | Donna Jean Lightner b. March 20, 1927 |
Marriage* | Millard Samuel Collins married Donna Jean Lightner on January 27, 1965 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.3 |
Divorce* | Millard Samuel Collins and Donna Jean Lightner were divorced on September 10, 1971 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3 |
Children |
Family 3 | Mary Anne Craighead b. March 7, 1937, d. March 21, 1999 |
Marriage* | Millard Samuel Collins married Mary Anne Craighead on November 26, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10 |
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Family 4 | Georgia Murch b. June 21, 1928, d. April 20, 2017 |
Marriage* | Millard Samuel Collins married Georgia Murch on November 7, 2003 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1,11 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie King Collins obituary in the Dec 22, 1969 edition.
- [S906] York Daily Record, From the Luther F. Collins obituary in the Jun 25, 1983 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Collins, Sr. obituary in the Dec 21, 1969 edition.
- [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Millard S. Collins obituary in the Feb 24, 2016 edition.
- [S5612] William Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Anne Collins obituary in the Mar 23, 1999 edition.
- [S4360] Sturtevant Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Georgia Murch Ryder Collins obituary.
Mary Anne Craighead1,2,3
F, b. March 7, 1937, d. March 21, 1999
Mary Anne Craighead was buried at William Craighead Cemetery (also known as Conner-Craighead Cemetery), 1898 Bottom Creek Lane, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-3818.2 She was born on March 7, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 As of November 26, 1971,her married name was Collins.1 She married Millard Samuel Collins, son of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on November 26, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 Mary Anne Craighead died on March 21, 1999 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 62.4,6,5,2,7 She COLLINS, Mary Anne, 62, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 in a Portsmouth hospital. She was a native of Franklin County. She is survived by her husband, Millard S. Collins; three daughters, Millicen C. Dill, of Leavenworth, Kan., Ponnie C. Sampson, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., Michelle C. Holland, of Portsmouth; a son, Allen Abe Collins, of Portsmouth; sisters, Frances Blevins, of Radford, Adelene Kirby, of Floyd; four grandchildren. Burial in Craighead Family Cemetery, Roanoke County. on March 23, 1999.5
Family | Millard Samuel Collins b. September 17, 1934, d. February 22, 2016 |
Marriage* | She married Millard Samuel Collins, son of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on November 26, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5612] William Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Anne Collins obituary in the Mar 23, 1999 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Millard S. Collins obituary in the Feb 24, 2016 edition.
Hettie Marie Maxie1,2,3
F, b. April 9, 1941, d. May 3, 2016
Hettie Marie Maxie Mrs. Marie Maxie Harrison, age 75, of Roanoke, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord on May 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John T. Harrison; her son, Timothy Wayne Harrison; parents, Tommie and Leonard Maxie; one sister and six brothers. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Barry Thornhill of Kernersville, NC; Amy and J.R. Stacy of Roanoke; and one granddaughter, Ashlyn Harrison. She has one surviving brother, Jessie Maxie of Dublin, VA and many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind a beloved dog and grand dog, Bentley and Duncan. A private service will be at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA.2 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She and Hubert Clark "Hugh" Hall were divorced.4,2 Hettie Marie Maxie was born on April 9, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 As of August 22, 1958,her married name was Hall.1 She married Hubert Clark "Hugh" Hall, son of Taft Clark Hall and Ressie Evelyn Collins, on August 22, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Hettie Marie Maxie died on May 3, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.2
Family | Hubert Clark "Hugh" Hall b. January 15, 1933, d. April 6, 2004 |
Divorce* | She and Hubert Clark "Hugh" Hall were divorced.4,2 |
Marriage* | Hettie Marie Maxie married Hubert Clark "Hugh" Hall, son of Taft Clark Hall and Ressie Evelyn Collins, on August 22, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3851] Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, online http://www.hayworth-miller.com, From the Marie Maxie Harrison obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S7891] Houston Herald, From the Hugh C. Hall obituary in the Apr 15, 2004 edition.
Irvin Wade Belcher1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. August 16, 1934, d. September 24, 2005
Irvin Wade Belcher was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 230-38-1272.5 He was born on August 16, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Janet Eloise Hall, daughter of Taft Clark Hall and Ressie Evelyn Collins, on December 6, 1952 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Irvin Wade Belcher and Janet Eloise Hall were divorced on March 1, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Irvin Wade Belcher died on September 24, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.3,4,5,6,8 He Irvin W. Belcher, 71 of Vinton, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Irvin is remembered for his green thumb and wonderful tomatoes, as well as his jovial nature. Irvin worked at Rowe Furniture for over 20 years before starting his own businesses, Belcher's Upholstery and Belcher's Grocery Store. He was also owner and operator of Eatwell Chili Shop. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bessie Belcher; as well as a brother, Mike Belcher. He is survived by a very loving wife, of 20 years, Mag Pinson Belcher; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela B. and David Williams; a son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Betty Anderson; grandchildren, Joe Overstreet and his wife, Kellie, Lesley Anderson and Sarah Williams; and a great grandchild. Irvin is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Paul Belcher and his wife, Gisela, of Fla., Barbara Jean Karnes, Juanita Barbour, Marietta Meador, Evelyn Welch and her husband, Gordon, Betty Noble and her husband, Dean, Richard Belcher and his wife, Rose; a sister-in-law, Rita Belcher, all of Vinton. on September 26, 2005.4
Family | Janet Eloise Hall |
Marriage* | He married Janet Eloise Hall, daughter of Taft Clark Hall and Ressie Evelyn Collins, on December 6, 1952 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Irvin Wade Belcher and Janet Eloise Hall were divorced on March 1, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin W. Belcher obituary in the Sep 26, 2005 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Alan Lee Hilliker1,2,3,4,5
M, b. November 28, 1951, d. February 26, 2002
His Social Security Number was 225-64-5619.3 Alan Lee Hilliker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on November 28, 1951 at Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont.6,2,3 He married Violet Lucille Collins, daughter of Robert Lee Collins Sr. and Helen Frances Barton, on June 24, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.6,7,1,4 Alan Lee Hilliker died on February 26, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.1,3,8,5 He HILLIKER, Alan Lee, 50, of Goodview, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. He was an employee of Yokohama Tire Company. Surviving are his wife, Violet Collins Hilliker; his mother, Yvonne Hilliker of Roanoke; two brothers, Ernie Hilliker of Roanoke, John Hilliker, Kitty Hawk, N.C; also one niece and five nephews. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 28, 2002.1
Family | Violet Lucille Collins |
Marriage* | He married Violet Lucille Collins, daughter of Robert Lee Collins Sr. and Helen Frances Barton, on June 24, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.6,7,1,4 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alan Lee Hilliker obituary in the Feb 28, 2002 edition.
- [S7960] Unknown compiler, Vermont, Birth Records, 1909-2008.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Frances Barton Collins obituary in the Mar 4, 1996 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Francis Leo Fernkas1,2,3,4,5
M, b. September 18, 1945, d. February 22, 1993
Father | John Leo Furnkas1,3,6,4 b. April 18, 1918, d. November 17, 2007 |
Mother | Mary Elvie Marie Collins1,3,6,4 b. March 13, 1927, d. September 26, 2012 |
His Social Security Number was 217-50-1550.7 Francis Leo Fernkas was born on September 18, 1945 at Perry Hall, Baltimore Co., Maryland.1,7,2,5 He married Darlene Ann Weaver on December 15, 1973 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia.1 Francis Leo Fernkas died on February 22, 1993 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 47.4,5 He Francis L. Fernkas, 47, of Riverview died Monday at Brian Center Nursing Care. A native of Baltimore, he moved to the Tampa Bay area from Virginia 11 years ago. He was a computer consultant and a private pilot. He was Catholic, and is survived by his wife, Darlene; a son, Byron of Riverview; a daughter, Shelley of Richmond, Va; his parents, John and Mary of Baltimore; a brother, Joseph; six sisters, Jane, Nancy, Susie, Debbie, Patricia and Donna, all of Baltimore; and a grandson. on February 24, 1993.4
Family | Darlene Ann Weaver |
Marriage* | Francis Leo Fernkas married Darlene Ann Weaver on December 15, 1973 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the John Leo Furnkas obituary in the Nov 18, 2007 edition.
- [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Francis L. Fernkas obituary in the Feb 24, 1993 edition.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5613] Southern Funeral Care, online http://www.southernfuneralcare.com/index.html, From the Shelley Danielle Hill obituary.
Mary Elizabeth Collins1,2
F, b. July 31, 1951, d. April 8, 2018
Father | Melvin Herbert Collins1,3,4 b. July 19, 1929, d. January 11, 1984 |
Mother | Frances Jacqueline Craighead1,3,4 |
Mary Elizabeth Collins Mary C. McNeeley, Jul 31, 1951 - Apr 08, 2018. Mary McNeeley, age 66, passed away on April 8, 2018. She was married to Bob McNeeley who was by her side at their home in The Villages when she began her trip to Heaven. She was predeceased by her father Melvin while leaving behind her mother Frances and brothers Dennis and Michael as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins mostly residing in or near The Blue Ridge Mountains near Roanoke/Vinton, Virginia. Mary had worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad retiring after 36 years as Director of Visual Communications. She then moved to The Villages, Florida with her husband Bob where she enjoyed golf, bowling, Dragon Boating and her book club. Mary’s final wish was that friends and family should keep smiling and remembering the good times they may have shared in the past with positive thoughts for the future.4 She was born on July 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 As of September 17, 1971,her married name was Abbott.1 She married John Dennis Abbott on September 17, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Mary Elizabeth Collins and John Dennis Abbott were divorced on October 14, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 As of April 8, 1983,her married name was McNeeley.1 Mary Elizabeth Collins married Robert Francis McNeeley on April 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 Mary Elizabeth Collins died on April 8, 2018 at Florida at age 66.4
Family 1 | John Dennis Abbott |
Marriage* | She married John Dennis Abbott on September 17, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Mary Elizabeth Collins and John Dennis Abbott were divorced on October 14, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 |
Family 2 | Robert Francis McNeeley |
Marriage* | Mary Elizabeth Collins married Robert Francis McNeeley on April 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Herbert Collins obituary in the Jan 12, 1984 edition.
- [S13511] Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, online baldwincremation.com, From the Mary C. McNeeley obituary.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.