William Michael "Mike" Giles1,2,3,4

M, b. October 2, 1954, d. November 16, 2015
FatherWilliam McKinley Giles1,2 b. June 16, 1924, d. March 25, 1972
MotherMargaret Ella Martin1,2 b. September 26, 1925
     William Michael "Mike" Giles was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 2, 1954 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Lelia Janice Shirley on July 2, 1972 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.1 William Michael "Mike" Giles and Lelia Janice Shirley were divorced on August 19, 1974 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 William Michael "Mike" Giles died on November 16, 2015 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.2 He William (Mike) Michael Giles, 61, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, after a six year battle with lymphoma cancer. Mr. Giles was born on October 2, 1954 in Pearisburg, and was a son of Margaret Ella Martin Giles of Floyd and the late William McKenley Giles. Mike graduated from Groveton High School in Alexandria, and lived and worked in Tampa, Fla., and Washington, DC. Besides his mother, his is survived by his sister, Carol; brother, Ronald E. Giles and his wife Mary and a daughter, Angela Marie along with several cousins; and aunts. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Givens Funeral Chapel at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at Givens Funeral Home one hour before the service from 11 to 12 p.m. on November 17, 2015.2

Family

Lelia Janice Shirley
Marriage*He married Lelia Janice Shirley on July 2, 1972 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* William Michael "Mike" Giles and Lelia Janice Shirley were divorced on August 19, 1974 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Angela Marie Giles2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Michael Giles obituary in the Nov 17, 2015 edition.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Maudie Mae Neice1,2

F, b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     Maudie Mae Neice was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 She was born on December 18, 1904 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Martin.3 She married Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin, son of Daniel Tazwell "Dan" Martin and Thelma Margaret Terry, circa 1921.1,3,4,2 Maudie Mae Neice died on November 19, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 68.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia5

Family

Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
Marriage*Maudie Mae Neice married Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin, son of Daniel Tazwell "Dan" Martin and Thelma Margaret Terry, circa 1921.1,3,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agatha Lee Sanders obituary in the Jun 19, 2007 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila Mae Martin Neice obituary in the Apr 9, 2002 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis Lee Martin obituary in the Mar 27, 2004 edition.

Gladys Virginia Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. June 24, 1922, d. July 28, 1993
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin1,5,3,4,6,7,8 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice1,5,3,4,6,7,8 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 233-86-6954.5 Gladys Virginia Martin was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 She was born on June 24, 1922 at Kimballton, Giles Co., Virginia.2,5 As of July 1, 1939,her married name was Shaver.3 She married James Raymond Shaver on July 1, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4,9 Gladys Virginia Martin died on July 28, 1993 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 71.5,10,4 She SHAVER, Gladys Virginia, 71, of Gold Bond, Va. died Wednesday evening, July 28, 1993, in a Pearisburg hospital. Born in Giles County she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Maude Neice Martin. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Shaver; three sons, James L. Shaver of Princeton, W. Va., Roger L. Shaver of Pearisburg, Va., Danny Dale Shaver of Bassett, Va; two daughters, Martha S. Davidson of Pembroke, Va. and Diane Towsey of Mineral, Va; four brothers, Junior Martin of Rocky Mount, Va., Kermit Martin of Christiansburg, Va., Jimmy Martin of Gold Bond, Va., and Curtis Martin of Rich Creek, Va; seven sisters, Susie Merrix, Marie Snider, Linda Perkins all of Gold Bond, Agatha Sanders of Pembroke, Bonnie Robertson of Radford, Va., Juanita Lovern of Dublin, Va., Lila Mae Neice of Rocky Mount, Va; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one step-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday in the Kendall Funeral Chapel in Pembroke at two o'clock p.m. with the Rev. Junior Holt officiating. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park at Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. on July 30, 1993.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1

Family

James Raymond Shaver b. October 17, 1918, d. February 14, 1996
Marriage*Gladys Virginia Martin married James Raymond Shaver on July 1, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4,9 
Children
  • Martha Jane Shaver4,9,3
  • James Leon Shaver4,9,3
  • Roger Lee Shaver4,9,3
  • Danny Dale Shaver4,9,3
  • Connie Diane Shaver4,9,3

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Raymond Shaver obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Hettie Sue "Susie" Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. November 11, 1923, d. February 25, 2011
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin1,5,3,6,4,7 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice1,5,3,6,4,7 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     Hettie Sue "Susie" Martin was buried at Fillinger Cemetery, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.8,4 She was born on November 11, 1923 at Giles Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 23, 1923.2,9,8,4 As of April 16, 1941,her married name was Merrix.6 She married Kendill Leon Merrix on April 16, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,10,4 Hettie Sue "Susie" Martin died on February 25, 2011 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 87.9,8,4 She Hettie Sue "Susie" Merrix, 87, of Pearisburg and Goldbond, Va., departed this life for her heavenly home at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, Friday morning, February 25, 2011. Susie was born in Giles County on November 23, 1923, a daughter of the late Fred and Maudie Mae Neice Martin. She was a devoted Christian and for many years was a member of The Goldbond Gospel Tabernacle and in later years Shaver Memorial Church in Pearisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Kendill L. Merrix; her brothers, Curtis and Junior Martin; and her sisters, Agatha Sanders, Juanita Lovern, Lilie Neice, and Gladys Shaver. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Leon Junior "L J" Merrix and his wife, Joyce Ann, of Bassett; her daughters and sons-in-law, Shelvy Jean and Tommy Robertson, of Chesterfield, "Deannie" Margaret Geraldine Kessinger, of Pembroke, Betty Ann and Harold Shrader, of Bassett, Shirley and Roy Thornhill, of Pearisburg; her brothers, Kermit Martin, of Christiansburg, and Jimmy and Dolly Martin, of Goldbond; her sisters, Marie Snider, of Pearisburg, Bonnie and Skeeter Robertson, of Dublin, Linda and Buster Perkins, of Goldbond; her nine grandchildren, her 10 great-grandchildren; her one greatgreatgrandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with Pastor David Cope and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the Fillinger Cemetery at Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. on February 26, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia5

Family

Kendill Leon Merrix b. May 15, 1914, d. February 18, 1985
Marriage*Hettie Sue "Susie" Martin married Kendill Leon Merrix on April 16, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,10,4 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  8. [S6104] Fillinger Cemeter, Gils Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Margaret Geraldine Kessinger obituary.

Marie Constance Martin1,2,3

F, b. December 11, 1925
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin1,4,5,6,3,7 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice1,4,5,6,3,7 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     Marie Constance Martin was born on December 11, 1925 at Giles Co., Virginia.2 As of November 30, 1946,her married name was Snider.3 She married Alfred Lee Snider on November 30, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Marie Constance Martin and Alfred Lee Snider were divorced on November 22, 1950 at Giles Co., Virginia.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia4

Family

Alfred Lee Snider b. October 10, 1918, d. October 6, 1988
Marriage*Marie Constance Martin married Alfred Lee Snider on November 30, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Marie Constance Martin and Alfred Lee Snider were divorced on November 22, 1950 at Giles Co., Virginia.8 
Child
  • Brenda Loretta Snider3

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 20, 1927, d. July 2, 2002
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin1,6,7,8,3,5,9 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice1,6,7,8,3,5,9 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-4732.10 Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin Jr. was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 He was born on September 20, 1927 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,10 He married Madeline Marie Martin on July 7, 1947 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin Jr. died on July 2, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.10,4,5 He MARTIN, Robert F. Jr., 74, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2002. He went to join his beloved wife, Madeline and be united with his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Maude Martin and two sisters, Gladys Shaver and Lila Neice. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, Glade Hill and retired from the Lane Company. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Nettie Martin, Thomas L. Martin; former daughter-in-law, Judy Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Billie Chitwood; grandchildren, Selena Belinsky, Bobby and Kristin Martin and Cheryl and Ronald Smith, Lori Caldwell, Candace Martin, Brian and Laurie Chitwood, Brooke and Donald Aheron; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Martin, Trevor Belinsky, Brandon Smith, Christen Caldwell, Taylor Chitwood, Drew Aheron and Ashlee Aheron; brothers, Curtis L. Martin of Rich Creek, Jimmy Martin of Goldbond, Kermit Martin of Radford; sisters, Susie Merrix of Goldbond, Agatha Sanders of Rich Creek, Marie Snyder of Rich Creek, Juanita Lovern of Dublin, Bonnie Robertson of Radford, Linda Perkins of Goldbond; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Bill Doss officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on July 5, 2002.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6

Family

Madeline Marie Martin b. July 9, 1930, d. July 30, 1995
Marriage*Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin Jr. married Madeline Marie Martin on July 7, 1947 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Children

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas L. Martin obituary in the Jan 12, 2005 edition.

Juanita Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 14, 1929, d. February 27, 2010
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin1,7,3,8,4,5,6 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice1,7,3,8,4,5,6 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     Juanita Martin was buried at Newbern Christian Church Cemetery, 5362 Howery Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.6 She was born on November 14, 1929 at Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.2,6,9 As of October 6, 1961,her married name was Lovern.5 She married Roy Garfield Lovern on October 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 Juanita Martin died on February 27, 2010 at Radford, Virginia, at age 80.10,6,9 She Juanita Martin Lovern, 80, of Dublin, went home to be with Jesus on February 27, 2010 at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Goldbond, Va. on November 14, 1929 to the late Robert Frederick and Maude Niece Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Roy Garfield Lovern, as well as one son, Gerald Alvis Lovern and a granddaughter, Brandi Michele Lovern. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and Curtis Martin, and three sisters, Gladys Shaver, Agatha Sanders and Lila Mae Niece. She retired from Dublin Garment after 32 years of service, and had been a member of French's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church for fifty years. She was forever faithful to the Lord. Although the disease took away most of her memories, she never forgot the Lord's Prayer and would recite it every evening before bedtime. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Roy Gary Lovern and wife, Maxine, of Fayetteville, N.C. and Donnie Gene Lovern and wife, Zetta, of Dublin; as well as two daughters, Peggy Lovern Mills and Carolyn Lovern Perdue, both of Dublin. She also leaves behind ten loving grandchildren, Heather, Anna, Jacqueline, Tanya, Shannon, Michael, Amy, Derek, Christina and Nicky; as well as thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also left to remember her fondly are two brothers, Jimmy Martin and wife, Dolly, of Pearisburg and Kermit Martin, of Radford; and four sisters, Susie Merrix and Marie Snider, of Pearisburg, Bonnie Robertson and husband, Felix, of Radford and Linda Perkins and husband, Buster, of Pearisburg; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Mother was truly a spiritual inspiration to all, who knew her and she sincerely believed in the power of prayer. Never did a night pass without her being on her knees beside her bed praying for all her children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and her church family and friends. For many years she remembered every name and every need. The family would like to take this time to thank all of the wonderful staff at Radford Heath and Rehab, as well as the doctors and nurses at NRV Medical Center ER and Medical Care Unit and Carilion Hospice for their kindness, compassion, and professional dedication while caring for our Mother. God Bless you. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at French's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. David Wood and the Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Burial in the Newbern Cemetery, Dublin. The visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asked you to consider donations in mother's name to Carilion Hospice of Radford, VA or the National Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) in hopes of a cure being found for this terrible disease. The family will meet and receive friends for a celebration of Mom's life at the home of granddaughter, Amy Hoback, 5897 Jewell Ave., Dublin, VA after the service. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate. on March 1, 2010.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Family

Roy Garfield Lovern b. June 14, 1918, d. August 27, 1998
Marriage*Juanita Martin married Roy Garfield Lovern on October 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Garfield Lovern obituary in the Aug 29, 1998 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gerald Alvis Lovern obituary in the Jun 26, 2008 edition.

Agatha Lee Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 20, 1932, d. June 17, 2007
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin6,2,7,8,9,3,4,5 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice6,2,7,8,9,3,4,5 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     Agatha Lee Martin was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5 She was born on July 20, 1932 at Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,10,4,5 As of December 23, 1946,her married name was Sanders.3 She married Winfred Henry Sanders on December 23, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,5 Agatha Lee Martin and Winfred Henry Sanders were divorced on February 12, 1980 at Giles Co., Virginia.10 Agatha Lee Martin married Winfred Henry Sanders on September 4, 1987 at Giles Co., Virginia.3,5 Agatha Lee Martin died on June 17, 2007 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.4,11,5 She Agatha Lee Sanders, 74, of Pearisburg, departed this life Sunday evening June 17, 2007 at Franklin Healthcare Center in Rocky Mount, Va. Born at Kerns in Giles County on July 20, 1932 she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Maude Mae Niece Martin. She was retired from Oxford Industries in Pearisburg as an inspector. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Winfred Sanders, two brothers Junior Martin and Curtis Martin, two sisters Gladys Shaver and Lila Mae Niece. She leaves to cherish her memory a son and daughter-in-law, Winfred Lee "Buddy" and Rhonda Sanders of Narrows; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Paul Aker of Rocky Mount, Va., Brenda and Said Shama of Pearisburg, Va., Judy and Frank LaCorte of Gouldsboro, Pa; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kermit Martin and Jimmy Martin; five sisters, Susie Merrix, Marie Snider, Linda Perkins, Bonnie Robertson, and Juanita Lovern. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in The Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 19, 2007.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6

Family

Winfred Henry Sanders b. February 5, 1925, d. May 28, 1988
Marriage*Agatha Lee Martin married Winfred Henry Sanders on December 23, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,5 
Divorce* Agatha Lee Martin and Winfred Henry Sanders were divorced on February 12, 1980 at Giles Co., Virginia.10 
Marriage Agatha Lee Martin married Winfred Henry Sanders on September 4, 1987 at Giles Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children
  • Betty Lou Sanders5,3
  • Brenda Darline Sanders5
  • Judy Ann Sanders5,3
  • Winfred Lee "Buddy" Sanders5,3

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agatha Lee Sanders obituary in the Jun 19, 2007 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lila Mae Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 19, 1934, d. April 7, 2002
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin1,2,7,8,3,4,5,6 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice1,2,7,8,3,4,5,6 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 231-44-0553.5 Lila Mae Martin was buried at Henry Fork Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.6 She was born on May 19, 1934 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.9,5 As of November 24, 1953,her married name was Snider.4 She married Paul Frank Snider on November 24, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 Lila Mae Martin and Paul Frank Snider were divorced on January 10, 1963 at Giles Co., Virginia.10 As of March 13, 1965,her married name was Neice.4 Lila Mae Martin married Ellswick Roosevelt Neice on March 13, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,6,11 Lila Mae Martin died on April 7, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 67.5,6,11 She NEICE, Lila Mae Martin, 67, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, April 7, 2002, in the local hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Maude Martin; her husband, Ellsworth R. (Buddy) Neice; one sister, Gladys Shaver. Surviving are her children, Dreama Ledbetter and husband, Adam, Angie Midkiff, both of Callaway, Jeff and Leslie Neice, Moneta; her grandchildren, Missie and Lee Hensley, Callaway, Jeffrey Brandon Neice, Justin Neice, and Ryan Neice, all of Moneta; her great-granddaughter, Ashley Bolling; sisters and brothers-in-law, Susie Merrix, Goldbond, Marie Snyder, Pearisburg, Juanita Lovern, Dublin, Agatha Sanders, Pearisburg, Bonnie and Felix Robertson, Dublin, Linda and Buster Perkins, Goldbond; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Martin, Rocky Mount, Kermit and Audrey Martin, Christiansburg, Jimmy and Dolly Martin, Goldbond, Curtis and Joyce Martin, Rich Creek; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Wednesday with Dr. Jackie Spence and Rev. Mitch Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Henry Fork Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on April 9, 2002.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Paul Frank Snider b. December 22, 1922, d. February 5, 1982
Marriage*Lila Mae Martin married Paul Frank Snider on November 24, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Lila Mae Martin and Paul Frank Snider were divorced on January 10, 1963 at Giles Co., Virginia.10 
Child
  • Dreama Joyce Snider6

Family 2

Ellswick Roosevelt Neice b. December 16, 1938, d. February 10, 1987
Marriage*Lila Mae Martin married Ellswick Roosevelt Neice on March 13, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,6,11 
Children
  • Angela Gail Neice4,6
  • Jeffrey Ellsworth "Jeff" Neice6,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila Mae Martin Neice obituary in the Apr 9, 2002 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Curtis Lee Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 20, 1936, d. March 25, 2004
FatherRobert Fredrick "Fred" Martin1,6,7,8,9,3,10,5 b. January 31, 1901, d. May 13, 1961
MotherMaudie Mae Neice1,6,7,8,9,3,10,5 b. December 18, 1904, d. November 19, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 231-44-0551.11 Curtis Lee Martin was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on October 20, 1936 at Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4,11,5,3 He married Joyce Ann Martin on February 4, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10 Curtis Lee Martin died on March 25, 2004 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 67.3,4,11 He MARTIN, Curtis Lee, 67, of Longview Circle in Narrows, died Thursday afternoon March 25, 2004 at the home of his beloved caregiver, Kathy McDonald, in Peterstown, W. Va. after a long illness. Born at Kerns in Giles County on October 20, 1936, he was a son of the late Robert Frederick and Maudie Mae Neice Martin. Curtis was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Viet Nam War and was a member of VFW Post 6000 in Narrows and American Legion Post 68 in Narrows, and was retired from the Celanese Celco Plant at Narrows. He was preceded in death by a brother, R. F. Martin, Jr., and two sisters, Gladys Shaver and Lila Mae Neice. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Joyce M. Martin; a son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Karen Martin of Corpus Christi, Texas; two daughters and a son-in-law, Elizabeth A. Martin and Jennifer and Donnie Eaton, all of Pembroke; three grandchildren, Jordan Walkup, Meaghan Eaton, and Henzlee Eaton; two brothers, Jimmy L. Martin of Goldbond, Kermit Martin of Christiansburg; six sisters, Susie Merrix, Marie Snider, and Agatha Sanders, all of Pearisburg, Bonnie Robertson of Dublin, Linda Perkins of Goldbond, Juanita M. Lovern of Morehead City, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside military services will be performed by American Legion Post 68 in Narrows and Post 311 in Pembroke and VFW Post 6000 in Narrows. on March 27, 2004.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 157, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1

Family

Joyce Ann Martin
Marriage*Curtis Lee Martin married Joyce Ann Martin on February 4, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10 
Children
  • Joey Martin3
  • Elizabeth A. Martin3
  • Jennifer Martin3

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis Lee Martin obituary in the Mar 27, 2004 edition.
  4. [S3284] Fairview Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Sue Merrix obituary in the Feb 26, 2011 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert F. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 5, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Raymond Shaver1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1918, d. February 14, 1996
     James Raymond Shaver was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 229-12-2051.4 He was born on October 17, 1918 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4,3 He married Gladys Virginia Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on July 1, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,5,3 James Raymond Shaver died on February 14, 1996 at Bluestone, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.4,3 He SHAVER, James Raymond, 77, of the Gold Bond community in Giles County, died Wednesday morning, February 14, 1996, in Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Born in Giles County on October 17, 1918, he was a son of Laura Hutchinson Shaver of Pearisburg and the late Robert Shaver. He was the husband of the late Gladys Martin Shaver. Raymond was retired from the National Gypsum Gold Bond Plant, and attended the Evangelistic Holiness Chapel in Pembroke. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three sons, James L. Shaver of Princeton, W.Va., Roger Lee Shaver of Eggleston and Danny Dale Shaver of Bassett; two daughters, Martha J. Davidson of Pembroke and Connie Diane Towsey of Mineral; five brothers, James Shaver of Pearisburg, Bobby Shaver and Harold Shaver of Blacksburg, and Ronnie Shaver and Lee Shaver of Salem; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 1996, at the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with the Rev. Merrell Hedrick officiating. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday. on February 15, 1996.3

Family

Gladys Virginia Martin b. June 24, 1922, d. July 28, 1993
Marriage*He married Gladys Virginia Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on July 1, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,5,3 
Children
  • Martha Jane Shaver5,3,1
  • James Leon Shaver5,3,1
  • Roger Lee Shaver5,3,1
  • Danny Dale Shaver5,3,1
  • Connie Diane Shaver5,3,1

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Raymond Shaver obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Virginia Shaver obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.

Alfred Lee Snider1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 10, 1918, d. October 6, 1988
     Alfred Lee Snider was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 224-01-4224.3 He was born on October 10, 1918 at Kerns, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Marie Constance Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on November 30, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 Alfred Lee Snider and Marie Constance Martin were divorced on November 22, 1950 at Giles Co., Virginia.6 Alfred Lee Snider died on October 6, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,4,5

Family

Marie Constance Martin b. December 11, 1925
Marriage*He married Marie Constance Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on November 30, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Alfred Lee Snider and Marie Constance Martin were divorced on November 22, 1950 at Giles Co., Virginia.6 
Child
  • Brenda Loretta Snider1

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles 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&GSsr=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Roy Garfield Lovern1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 14, 1918, d. August 27, 1998
     Roy Garfield Lovern was buried at Newbern Christian Church Cemetery, 5362 Howery Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5 He was born on June 14, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Juanita Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on October 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Roy Garfield Lovern died on August 27, 1998 at Radford, Virginia, at age 80.4,5 He LOVERN, Roy Garfield, 80, of the Little Creek Community, Dublin, went home to be with Jesus Thursday, August 27, 1998. A veteran of the U. S. Navy, he fought in the Pacific during WWII. He was retired from Pulaski County Schools, where he was a custodian for 35 years at Dublin Elementary and Riverlawn Schools. Born in Pulaski County June 14, 1918 to Charles Lee Lovern and Lula Dove Lovern, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brandy Michelle Lovern in October, 1993. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 50 years, Juanita Martin Lovern; four sons, Roy Gary Lovern and wife Maxine of Crestview, Fla., Gerald Alvis Lovern and wife Patricia of Fairlawn, Donnie Gene Lovern, of the home and friend, Mona Dillon, Roy Tweed of DeKalb, Ill; two daughters, Peggy Joyce Mills, Newport, N.C., Carolyn Lovern Perdue and husband Darrell from Staffordsville; one brother, Russell Garland Lovern, Detroit, Mich; one sister, Dorothy Bolt, Dublin; ten grandchildren, Heather, Anna, Jackie, Tanya, Shannon, Michael, Christina, Nicholas, Amy and Derek; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the French's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Military graveside rites in the Newbern Cemetery, Newbern. Visiting will be at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Sunday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on August 29, 1998.5

Family

Juanita Martin b. November 14, 1929, d. February 27, 2010
Marriage*He married Juanita Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on October 6, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Martin Lovern obituary in the Mar 1, 2010 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 Roy Garfield Lovern obituary in the Aug 29, 1998 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gerald Alvis Lovern obituary in the Jun 26, 2008 edition.

Ellswick Roosevelt Neice1,2

M, b. December 16, 1938, d. February 10, 1987
     Ellswick Roosevelt Neice was buried at Henry Fork Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He was born on December 16, 1938 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Lila Mae Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on March 13, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,2 Ellswick Roosevelt Neice died on February 10, 1987 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 48.2

Family

Lila Mae Martin b. May 19, 1934, d. April 7, 2002
Marriage*He married Lila Mae Martin, daughter of Robert Fredrick "Fred" Martin and Maudie Mae Neice, on March 13, 1965 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Children
  • Angela Gail Neice1
  • Jeffrey Ellsworth "Jeff" Neice3,1

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.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila Mae Martin Neice obituary in the Apr 9, 2002 edition.