William Grayson Ronk1,2,3,4

M, b. March 9, 1878, d. August 22, 1935
     William Grayson Ronk was born on March 9, 1878 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Celestie Ollie Duncan, daughter of John F. Duncan and Matilda E. King, on February 21, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 William Grayson Ronk and Celestie Ollie Duncan were divorced on March 9, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 William Grayson Ronk died on August 22, 1935 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 359, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1920Salesman5

Family

Celestie Ollie Duncan b. August 25, 1899, d. September 15, 1943
Marriage*William Grayson Ronk married Celestie Ollie Duncan, daughter of John F. Duncan and Matilda E. King, on February 21, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 
Divorce* William Grayson Ronk and Celestie Ollie Duncan were divorced on March 9, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Grayson Ronk death record.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Marvin Grayson Ronk1,2,3,4

M, b. February 9, 1920, d. February 1, 1965
FatherWilliam Grayson Ronk1 b. March 9, 1878, d. August 22, 1935
MotherCelestie Ollie Duncan1 b. August 25, 1899, d. September 15, 1943
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5956.5 Marvin Grayson Ronk was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.4 He married Carol Anne Kilts.6 Marvin Grayson Ronk was born on February 9, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,3,4 He died on February 1, 1965 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 44.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 104, District 60-300, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California7

Occupation

1940Clerical worker7

Family

Carol Anne Kilts b. October 11, 1920, d. April 20, 2006
Marriage*Marvin Grayson Ronk married Carol Anne Kilts.6 
Children
  • Steven Carl Ronk8
  • Carl Grayson Ronk8
  • Carol Janice Ronk9
  • Frances Alta Ronk8 b. November 7, 1944, d. September 5, 2011
  • David Edward Ronk8

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. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S4008] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2645] Unknown compiler, Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, Los Angeles Times, 1938.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  9. [S2645] Unknown compiler, Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, Los Angeles Times, 1963.

Carol Anne Kilts1,2

F, b. October 11, 1920, d. April 20, 2006
     Carol Anne Kilts was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.3 Her married name was Ronk.1 She married Marvin Grayson Ronk, son of William Grayson Ronk and Celestie Ollie Duncan.1 Carol Anne Kilts was born on October 11, 1920 at Alhambra, Los Angeles Co., California.4,5,2 She died on April 20, 2006 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 85.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 104, District 60-300, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California6

Occupation

1940Beauty operator6

Family

Marvin Grayson Ronk b. February 9, 1920, d. February 1, 1965
Marriage*Carol Anne Kilts married Marvin Grayson Ronk, son of William Grayson Ronk and Celestie Ollie Duncan.1 
Children
  • Steven Carl Ronk4
  • Carl Grayson Ronk4
  • Carol Janice Ronk7
  • Frances Alta Ronk4 b. November 7, 1944, d. September 5, 2011
  • David Edward Ronk4

Citations

  1. [S2645] Unknown compiler, Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, Los Angeles Times, 1938.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S4008] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2645] Unknown compiler, Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, Los Angeles Times, 1963.

Frances Alta Ronk1

F, b. November 7, 1944, d. September 5, 2011
FatherMarvin Grayson Ronk1 b. February 9, 1920, d. February 1, 1965
MotherCarol Anne Kilts1 b. October 11, 1920, d. April 20, 2006
     Frances Alta Ronk was buried at Los Angeles County Crematorium Cemetery, 3301 E. 1st Street, Boyle Heights, Los Angeles Co., California.2 She was born on November 7, 1944 at Los Angeles Co., California.1,3 She died on September 5, 2011 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.3

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S5625] Los Angeles County Crematorium Cemetery, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Covel Solomon Swann1,2

M, b. November 24, 1910, d. June 27, 1959
     Covel Solomon Swann was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 24, 1910 at Northumberland Co., Virginia.2 He married Delia Abberdine Duncan, daughter of John F. Duncan and Matilda E. King, on April 20, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia.1 Covel Solomon Swann died on June 27, 1959 at Glen Allen, Virginia, at age 48.2

Family

Delia Abberdine Duncan b. July 13, 1911, d. January 3, 2000
Marriage*He married Delia Abberdine Duncan, daughter of John F. Duncan and Matilda E. King, on April 20, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Louis William McDonough1,2

M, b. October 9, 1891, d. December 4, 1976
     Louis William McDonough was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.2 He was born on October 9, 1891 at Richmond, Virginia.1,2 He married Delia Abberdine Duncan, daughter of John F. Duncan and Matilda E. King, on December 27, 1960 at Richmond, Virginia.1 Louis William McDonough died on December 4, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 85.2

Family

Delia Abberdine Duncan b. July 13, 1911, d. January 3, 2000
Marriage*He married Delia Abberdine Duncan, daughter of John F. Duncan and Matilda E. King, on December 27, 1960 at Richmond, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Alfred Pritchard1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 12, 1929, d. December 29, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 444-22-6018.4 James Alfred Pritchard was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.3,5,8 He was born on August 12, 1929 at Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma.3,4,5,6,8 He married Dorothy Mae Jones, daughter of Clarence Cleveland Jones and Maybelle Stewart, on December 8, 1951 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3 James Alfred Pritchard died on December 29, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.3,4,5,6,8,7 He PRITCHARD, James Alfred, 68, of Dublin, died Monday, December 29, 1997, in the VA Medical Center, Salem. He was born at Lawton, Okla., on August 12, 1929 and was the son of the late Monroe Edward and Sarah Hood Pritchard. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Jones Pritchard; two sons, Jeffrey C. Pritchard, Pulaski, Tony Pritchard, Dublin; a brother, Elmer Lee Pritchard, Wichita Falls, Texas; three sisters, Margaret E. Crover, San Antonio, Texas, Janey Debord, Sunset, Texas, and Irene Hawkins, Bowie, Texas; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Peterstown Cemetery. on December 31, 1997.3

Family

Dorothy Mae Jones b. February 10, 1934, d. March 21, 2013
Marriage*He married Dorothy Mae Jones, daughter of Clarence Cleveland Jones and Maybelle Stewart, on December 8, 1951 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Jones Pritchard obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Alfred Pritchard obituary in the Dec 31, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3417] Peterstown Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffery Curtis Pritchard obituary in the Sep 23, 2016 edition.

James Eldridge Mills1

M, b. February 28, 1912, d. March 8, 1913
FatherJoseph Newton "Newt" Mills1 b. September 27, 1882, d. November 4, 1965
MotherEffie Mae Gearheart1 b. March 15, 1887, d. January 4, 1975
     James Eldridge Mills was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 28, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He died on March 8, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.1

Citations

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

Infant Vest1

F, b. July 2, 1912, d. July 2, 1912
FatherAndrew Pierce "Andy" Vest1 b. June 2, 1869, d. December 19, 1935
MotherOctavia Ellen Vest1 b. October 25, 1869, d. January 11, 1966
     Infant Vest died on July 2, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 2, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

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

James Whitson Batten1,2,3

M, b. September 11, 1915, d. November 21, 1972
     James Whitson Batten was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 11, 1915 at Danville, Virginia.2,3 He married Pauline Evelyn Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on December 5, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 James Whitson Batten died on November 21, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.3

Family

Pauline Evelyn Boulding b. January 30, 1916, d. March 5, 2012
Marriage*He married Pauline Evelyn Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on December 5, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 
Child
  • Fred Andrew Batten4

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 Pauline Evelyn Boulding Batten obituary in the Mar 7, 2012 edition.

William Larren "Bill" Hoskins1,2

M, b. July 19, 1913, d. June 5, 2002
     William Larren "Bill" Hoskins was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6085.3 He was born on July 19, 1913 at Lee Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He married Nina Marie "Nonnie" Adams, daughter of Boss S. Adams and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on June 21, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 William Larren "Bill" Hoskins died on June 5, 2002 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,2 He HOSKINS, William Larren, (Bill), 88, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at his residence. He was born in Lee County, Va. on July 19, 1913, a son of the late Charles Edgar Hoskins and Glessner Morgan Hoskins. He retired from Burlington Industries after 42 years of service. He was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church in Chamblissburg. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nina "Nonnie" Adams Hoskins; one son, Charles Hoskins and his wife, Beth Ann, Roanoke; five daughters, Connie Powers, Bedford, Kathy Bonham and her husband, Gary, Vinton, Mary Martin and her husband, David, Roanoke, Martha Mays and her husband, Dan, Matthews, N.C. and Jennie Leginus and her husband, Ken, Roanoke; three brothers, Bradley Hoskins, Lynchburg, James Hoskins, Kingsport, Tenn. and Jack Hoskins, Bristol, Tenn; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider Mr. Hoskins church, Beaverdam Baptist Church. A funeral service will be conducted at Beaverdam Baptist Church, Chamblissburg, at 11 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2002, with the Rev. Dennis Moore and the Rev. Phil Hoskins, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2002, and one hour prior to the service at the church. on June 6, 2002.2

Family

Nina Marie "Nonnie" Adams b. 1922, d. August 28, 2014
Marriage*He married Nina Marie "Nonnie" Adams, daughter of Boss S. Adams and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on June 21, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 
Children
  • Connie Ruth Hoskins1,4,2
  • Charles Wayne Hoskins5,1,4,2
  • Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Hoskins1,4,2
  • Mary Lou Hoskins1,4,2
  • Martha Sue Hoskins4,2
  • Jeanette Gail "Jeannie" Hoskins4,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Larren Hoskins obituary in the Jun 6, 2002 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Adams Hoskins obituary in the Aug 31, 2014 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Evelyn Boulding Batten obituary in the Mar 7, 2012 edition.

Ila Beatrice Pillow1,2

F, b. May 23, 1913, d. June 13, 1970
     Ila Beatrice Pillow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 She was born on May 23, 1913 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 1, 1936,her married name was Boulding.2 She married Junious Watson "Junior" Boulding, son of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on August 1, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Ila Beatrice Pillow died on June 13, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 169, District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Junious Watson "Junior" Boulding b. April 20, 1912, d. March 22, 1982
Marriage*Ila Beatrice Pillow married Junious Watson "Junior" Boulding, son of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on August 1, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Joanne Marie Boulding3
  • Donald Watson Boulding4

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

James Norvel Blankenship1,2

M, b. September 26, 1912, d. July 5, 1944
     James Norvel Blankenship was born on September 26, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Mae Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 James Norvel Blankenship died on July 5, 1944 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 31.2

Family

Elizabeth Mae Boulding b. November 20, 1913, d. December 15, 1938
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Mae Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lewis William Turpin1,2,3

M, b. April 1, 1912, d. August 28, 1988
     Lewis William Turpin was born on April 1, 1912 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Frances Tiletha Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on July 24, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 Lewis William Turpin died on August 28, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 344, District 81-2, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Filling station propriator2

Family

Frances Tiletha Boulding b. April 26, 1918, d. May 5, 2008
Marriage*Lewis William Turpin married Frances Tiletha Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on July 24, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Boulding Turpin obituary in the May 6, 2008 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Lee Turpin obituary in the Mar 6, 2022 edition.

Cornelia Rebecca Boulding1,2

F, b. April 16, 1932, d. March 25, 2020
MotherElizabeth Mae Boulding3 b. November 20, 1913, d. December 15, 1938
     Cornelia Rebecca Boulding was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 16, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,2,4 As of October 13, 1949,her married name was Saunders.3 She married Hubert Everette Saunders on October 13, 1949 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,6,7,4 Cornelia Rebecca Boulding died on March 25, 2020 at Virginia at age 87.6 She Cornelia Saunders, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Hubert Saunders; and precious granddaughter, Jennifer Miles. Cornelia was a longtime member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church and loved her family and church family dearly. Cornelia is survived by daughters, Vickie Gordon and husband, Terry, and Libbye Taylor and husband, Mike. She is also survived by granddaughters, Christine Carroll and husband, Aaron, Melissa Welch, and grandson, Matt Miles. Great-grandchildren left to cherish her memory are Allie Carroll, Emily Carroll, Dylan Miles, Meghan Carroll, Jade Welch, Chase Miles, Darcy Welch, Laney Welch, and Lily Carroll as well as a host of nieces and nephews. on March 28, 2020.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 119-33, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Hubert Everette Saunders b. January 10, 1930, d. March 5, 2016
Marriage*Cornelia Rebecca Boulding married Hubert Everette Saunders on October 13, 1949 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,6,7,4 
Children
  • Libbye Saunders6,7
  • Vickie Lynn Saunders6,7,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [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&
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cornelia Saunders obituary in the Mar 28, 2020 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Everette Saunders obituary in the Mar 7, 2016 edition.