Samuel Hampton Bohon1

M, b. December 16, 1906, d. June 17, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6921.2 Samuel Hampton Bohon married Anna Mae "Annie" Wirt, daughter of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell.1 Samuel Hampton Bohon was born on December 16, 1906 at Virginia.3,2 He died on June 17, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 68, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Highway patrolman3

Family

Anna Mae "Annie" Wirt b. January 29, 1906, d. October 29, 1977
Marriage*Samuel Hampton Bohon married Anna Mae "Annie" Wirt, daughter of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell.1 
Child
  • Shirley Mae Bohon3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson1,2,3,4

F, b. May 31, 1918, d. July 5, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-7157.3 Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson was born on May 31, 1918 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of October 19, 1937,her married name was Wirt.2 She married Robert James Wirt Jr., son of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell, on October 19, 1937 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson died on July 5, 1999 at Virginia at age 81.3,4 She WIRT, Virginia F., ("Beck"), 81, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 5, 1999. She was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Robert J. Wirt and a son, Robert B. Wirt. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Mary W. Moore, Roanoke, Sharon W. and Mike Snyder, Edinburg; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Wirt, Roanoke, Michael B. Snyder, Woodstock, Anthony B. Wirt, Roanoke, Danny Wirt, N.C., Robert B. "B.R." Wirt, Roanoke; a brother, Buddy Ferguson, Roanoke; sisters, Mary Lea Quesenberry, Sue Bishop, Jean Dillon, all of Roanoke; her pet cat, Muffin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Roanoke E.M.S. or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on July 6, 1999.4

Family

Robert James Wirt Jr. b. February 2, 1913, d. February 9, 1970
Marriage*She married Robert James Wirt Jr., son of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell, on October 19, 1937 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia F. Wirt obituary in the Jul 6, 1999 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert B. Wirt obituary in the Feb 10, 1990 edition.
  6. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Sharon Rose Snyder obituary.

Robert Blaine Wirt1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 15, 1938, d. February 8, 1990
FatherRobert James Wirt Jr.1,2,4,7 b. February 2, 1913, d. February 9, 1970
MotherVirginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson1,2,4,6,7 b. May 31, 1918, d. July 5, 1999
     Robert Blaine Wirt was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 232-58-9210.4 He was born on August 15, 1938 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Geraldine Wallace on January 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Robert Blaine Wirt died on February 8, 1990 at Virginia at age 51.4,5,6 He Robert B. Wirt, age 51, of 3672 Bond Street, S.W., died Thursday in a local hospital. He was an employee of Dominion Bank. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine W. Wirt; three sons, Anthony Wayne (Tony) Wirt, James Daniel (Danny) Wirt, and Robert Brian (B.R.) Wirt; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Wirt; mother, Virginia Rebecca Wirt; all of Roanoke; two sisters, Mary W. Moore, Roanoke; Sharon R. Snyder, Woodstock; and a nephew, Michael Blaine Snyder, Woodstock. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Branan Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 10, 1990.6

Family

Geraldine Wallace
Marriage*He married Geraldine Wallace on January 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Anthony Wayne "Tony" Wirt1,6
  • James Daniel "Danny" Wirt1,6
  • Robert Brian "B.R." Wirt1,6
  • Mary Elizabeth Wirt1,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia F. Wirt obituary in the Jul 6, 1999 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert B. Wirt obituary in the Feb 10, 1990 edition.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Sharon Rose Snyder obituary.

Sharon Rose Wirt1,2

F, b. December 10, 1943, d. March 6, 2025
FatherRobert James Wirt Jr.1,2,4 b. February 2, 1913, d. February 9, 1970
MotherVirginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson1,2,3,4 b. May 31, 1918, d. July 5, 1999
     Sharon Rose Wirt Sharon Rose Snyder, of Salem, VA, and formerly of Woodstock, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1943, in Pulaski, VA, to Robert Wirt and Virginia Rebecca Ferguson. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Charles "CB" Snyder Jr; sister, Mary Wirt Moore; brother, Robert Wirt; as well as her parents. She is survived by her son, Michael of Roanoke, VA, and his fiancée, Larissa Wright, and their daughter, Brooklynn; as well as special cousin, Mitzi Thurman and her husband, Clinton, of Boones Mill, VA; along with other cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother-in law, David Combs and his wife, Linda, of North Carolina; and sister-in-law, Peg Martin and her husband, Shelby, of Kentucky. After moving to Shenandoah County in 1967, she spent her entire professional career working for local financial institutions. She was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Woodstock and previously attended First Church of Columbia Furnace, VA. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, playing Yahtzee, Uno and Rook, gardening, and her beloved cats. She was blessed with many great friends and neighbors through the years, and cherished her time spent with them. Her and Charlie moved to Salem in 2012 and enjoyed their remaining years there. The family would like to thank Affinity Care of Roanoke for the care and kindness given to Sharon.4 She was buried at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, 2677 Fravel Road, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.5 She was born on December 10, 1943 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,6,4 As of October 18, 1963,her married name was Snyder.2 She married Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. on October 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 Sharon Rose Wirt died on March 6, 2025 at Virginia at age 81.4

Family

Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. b. December 19, 1940, d. October 24, 2018
Marriage*She married Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. on October 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 
Child
  • Michael Blaine Snyder1,4,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia F. Wirt obituary in the Jul 6, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert B. Wirt obituary in the Feb 10, 1990 edition.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Sharon Rose Snyder obituary.
  5. [S10437] Sunset View Memorial Gardens, Shenandoah Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Charlie Snyder obituary.

Charles Bernard Snyder Jr.1,2

M, b. December 19, 1940, d. October 24, 2018
     Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. Charlie "Mike" Snyder, of Salem, Virginia and formerly of Woodstock, VA, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Snyder of Salem; son, Michael Snyder of Roanoke; brother, David Combs and his wife Linda of North Carolina; sister, Peggy Martin and her husband Shelby of Kentucky; special sister-in-law, Mary Moore; special cousin, Mitzi Thurman; numerous nieces and nephews. Charlie joined the U.S. Army and served three and a half years, after graduating from Dilce Combs Memorial High School in Jefferson, KY in 1959. After completing several schools, he had a tour of duty in Korea with the 9th Calvary, 1st Recon, DMZ Police. After discharge from the Army, he was employed as a fireman for the Roanoke City Fire Department, Station 10, Engine Company #2, for several years before joining the Virginia State Police, retiring after 25 years of service as Sergeant. After retiring, he was self-employed for another 12 years. He attended Lord Fairfax Community College, University of LaSalle and University of Virginia. Charlie held life memberships in the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Scottish Rite and the N.R.A., where he was a certified firearms range, a Hunter Safety Instructor. He was a charter member of the Virginia State Police Association, and a member of the Virginia State Police Alumni Association and the Kentucky Colonels. Charlie also belonged to the E.C.C. (Edinburg Coffee Club) at Bo's Interstate Shell, where the motto is "Walk in with a G.E.D. and leave with a PhD". Charlie enjoyed collecting and shooting firearms, NASCAR and working on his 1951 Willis M-38 Army Jeep. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock.3 He was buried at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, 2677 Fravel Road, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on December 19, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Sharon Rose Wirt, daughter of Robert James Wirt Jr. and Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson, on October 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. died on October 24, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.3

Family

Sharon Rose Wirt b. December 10, 1943, d. March 6, 2025
Marriage*He married Sharon Rose Wirt, daughter of Robert James Wirt Jr. and Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson, on October 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 
Child
  • Michael Blaine Snyder6,5,3

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. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Charlie Snyder obituary.
  4. [S10437] Sunset View Memorial Gardens, Shenandoah Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Sharon Rose Snyder obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia F. Wirt obituary in the Jul 6, 1999 edition.

Larry Keith Hurst1,2

M, b. November 7, 1950, d. January 26, 2011
FatherChester Mateer Hurst1,2 b. July 31, 1928, d. February 4, 1989
MotherYvonne Legg1,2 b. June 26, 1931, d. August 21, 2012
     Larry Keith Hurst was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He married Linda Kessinger.2 Larry Keith Hurst was born on November 7, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 He died on January 26, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 60.3,2 He BLUEFIELD — Larry Keith Hurst, 60, of Rt. 1 Box 368-A, Bluefield, W.Va., passed away at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Larry was born on November 07, 1950 in Bluefield, W.Va. to Yvonne Legg Hurst and the Late Chester "C.M." Hurst. Larry was a graduate of Montcalm High School in 1968 and served his country in the National Guard. He worked as an electrician for U.S. Steel in Gary, W.Va. and was a firefighter for the city of Bluefield, W.Va. He was also the owner and operator of Seminole Fire Suppression. In addition to his father, Larry was preceded in death by one son, Joshua Keith Hurst. Survivors include his wife, Linda Kessinger Hurst of the home; mother, Yvonne Legg Hurst of Bluefield, W.Va; one daughter, Amanda Maria Hurst of Beckley, W.Va; one sister, Lani Crane and husband Kevin of Bluefield, W.Va; nieces, Kellie Crane and Maranda Crane; special nephew and best buddy, Landon Crane. Funeral service will be held for Larry on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. with the Reverend Stephen Rector officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. where Scott Craft, Carlyle Parcell, Danny Gaither, Ted Kessinger Jr., Ernie Rickman and Raymond Fagg Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to Larry's service on Sunday. on January 29, 2011.2

Family

Linda Kessinger
Marriage*He married Linda Kessinger.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Yvonne Legg Hurst obituary in the Aug 22, 2012 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Larry Keith Hurst obituary in the Jan 29, 2011 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.