Mary Eliza Ferris1,2

F, b. July 30, 1906, d. March 20, 1985
     Mary Eliza Ferris was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on July 30, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 18, 1921,her married name was Gearheart.1 She married William McKinley Gearheart, son of Andrew Ambrose Gearheart and Florence Mayle Woodward, on September 18, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Mary Eliza Ferris and William McKinley Gearheart were divorced on June 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Mary Eliza Ferris died on March 20, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 192, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia3

Family

William McKinley Gearheart b. October 16, 1896, d. April 25, 1956
Marriage*Mary Eliza Ferris married William McKinley Gearheart, son of Andrew Ambrose Gearheart and Florence Mayle Woodward, on September 18, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Mary Eliza Ferris and William McKinley Gearheart were divorced on June 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Elnora Madden1,2

F, b. July 10, 1910, d. July 11, 1993
     Elnora Madden was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 231-38-2533.3 Her married name was Light.1 She married Julian Nelson Light, son of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman.1,2 Elnora Madden was born on July 10, 1910 at Louisiana.4,3 She died on July 11, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.1,2

Family

Julian Nelson Light b. January 31, 1909, d. October 15, 1981
Marriage*She married Julian Nelson Light, son of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3557] Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Evelyn Anna Hillshand1

F, b. June 9, 1910, d. January 24, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 268-07-4810.2 Evelyn Anna Hillshand was buried at Keystone Heights Cemetery, Keystone Heights, Clay Co., Florida.3 She was born on June 9, 1910 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.1,2,3 As of July 27, 1935,her married name was Grant.1 She married Leonard Lacy Grant, son of Ulysses Sylvester Grant and Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson, on July 27, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Evelyn Anna Hillshand died on January 24, 1998 at Clay Co., Florida, at age 87.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 30, District 91-20, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio4

Occupation

1940Bow factory worker4

Family

Leonard Lacy Grant b. April 13, 1908, d. November 4, 1984
Marriage*Evelyn Anna Hillshand married Leonard Lacy Grant, son of Ulysses Sylvester Grant and Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson, on July 27, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2661] Keystone Heights Cemetery, Clay Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=ekenbarger&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=28924288&CRid=72153&df=all&
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Evelyn Mary Huddleston1,2

F, b. August 6, 1908, d. October 2, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 578-12-6178.3 Evelyn Mary Huddleston was born on August 6, 1908 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,3 As of October 17, 1925,her married name was Grant.1 She married Irvin V. Grant, son of Ulysses Sylvester Grant and Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson, on October 17, 1925 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Evelyn Mary Huddleston and Irvin V. Grant were divorced on August 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Evelyn Mary Huddleston died on October 2, 1990 at Virginia at age 82.3

Family

Irvin V. Grant b. circa 1902
Marriage*She married Irvin V. Grant, son of Ulysses Sylvester Grant and Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson, on October 17, 1925 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Evelyn Mary Huddleston and Irvin V. Grant were divorced on August 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Roy Lee Duncan1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 7, 1911, d. February 7, 1961
     Roy Lee Duncan was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6576.6 He was born on April 7, 1911 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,6,3,5 He married Eva Gay "Evie" Stewart, daughter of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie May Wilson, on December 29, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,7 Roy Lee Duncan died on February 7, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.4,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 12-3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Barber8

Family

Eva Gay "Evie" Stewart b. January 5, 1913, d. July 18, 1996
Marriage*Roy Lee Duncan married Eva Gay "Evie" Stewart, daughter of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie May Wilson, on December 29, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  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. [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&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Stewart Duncan obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lee Duncan obituary in the Nov 12, 2013 edition.

Richard Lee Duncan1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 14, 1938, d. November 10, 2013
FatherRoy Lee Duncan1,2,5,6 b. April 7, 1911, d. February 7, 1961
MotherEva Gay "Evie" Stewart1,2,5,6 b. January 5, 1913, d. July 18, 1996
     Richard Lee Duncan was born on February 14, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,5,6 He married Shirley Ann Campbell on September 5, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 Richard Lee Duncan died on November 10, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.8,4,6 He Richard Lee Duncan passed so very peacefully from the life that he enjoyed so richly on November 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 75. Born on Valentine's Day in 1938, he came into the world a left- hander and an only child, born at home in Southeast Roanoke, at the end of the Great Depression, and on the eve of a World War. He often joked that he turned out far better than anyone might have expected with such a start in life. His mother and father (both deceased) were Evie Stewart Duncan and Lee Duncan, and Richard credited them with saving both his "hide and soul" with their strictness and love. He is survived by Shirley Campbell Duncan, the love of his life and wife of 55 years; and daughter, Kate Duncan, both of Salem, who, as is too often the case, assumed the difficult duties of primary caregivers during his illness; son, Gregory A. Duncan, wife Carol and daughter, Kyra, of Mt. Airy, N.C; son, David N. Duncan, wife Karen and daughters, Amanda and Courtney, of Fairfax; several cousins; and many friends. Richard graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956, where he was editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, the Jefferson News. Roanoke Times readers may also recognize him as an eloquent contributor to the Cornershot column. He also recently served on the 50th anniversary reunion committee for JHS. He graduated from Roanoke College in 1960 with a Bachelor's Degree in History, and was awarded a Master's Degree in Education from Hollins University in 1972. Friends and colleagues noted that Richard was a born teacher, and he taught in Roanoke County schools for 36 years. Most of those years were at Northside Middle School. In 1988, he was honored by the Virginia Education Association as the Social Studies Teacher of the Year for the entire Commonwealth. He also taught many years of summer school, and continued to serve as a substitute teacher and curriculum consultant for seven years after his formal retirement in 1996. It was a common occurrence for him to be recognized by grateful former students no matter where he was in the Roanoke Valley. One of his heroes in life was his Uncle Bill Duncan who, as a young Marine, survived the World War II Bataan Death March and horrific Cabanatuan POW Camp. Richard Duncan's life was filled with family, love, laughter, learning, music, books, and films. He was a devoted cat lover who rescued many felines over the years; he met the love of his life at Jefferson High School; he held a deep appreciation for our nation's history. Accordingly, in lieu of flowers, he requested that any donations made in his honor be directed to Angels of Assisi in Roanoke, the Jefferson Center in Roanoke, and the Civil War Trust in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2013.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 12-3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Shirley Ann Campbell b. October 26, 1938, d. April 11, 2018
Marriage*Richard Lee Duncan married Shirley Ann Campbell on September 5, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 
Children
  • Gregory A. "Greg" Duncan2,6,7
  • Kate Duncan2,6,7
  • David Nathan Duncan5,2,6,7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Stewart Duncan obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lee Duncan obituary in the Nov 12, 2013 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Ann Campbell Duncan obituary in the Apr 14, 2018 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Shirley Ann Campbell1,2,3

F, b. October 26, 1938, d. April 11, 2018
     Shirley Ann Campbell was born on October 26, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,1,3 As of September 5, 1958,her married name was Duncan.1 She married Richard Lee Duncan, son of Roy Lee Duncan and Eva Gay "Evie" Stewart, on September 5, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,3 Shirley Ann Campbell died on April 11, 2018 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 79.3 She Shirley Ann Campbell Duncan, 79, of Salem, Va. passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Blacksburg, Va. She was born on Wednesday, October 26, 1938 in Roanoke, Va., to the late Frances Slaydon Campbell and Clarence Robert Campbell. She attended Jefferson High School where, while working on the student newspaper, she met the love of her life, Richard Lee Duncan. They graduated in 1956 and were married two years later at Waverly Place Baptist Church in SE Roanoke. She worked for Allstate to help put Richard through Roanoke College to earn his teaching degree. They moved to Salem in 1966, where she devoted herself as a full-time mom to her children, Gregory, David, and Kate. As the children grew, she returned to work for Allstate for a time, before switching careers to become a skilled dental appliance technician with Saunders Dental Laboratory in Roanoke until she retired to take full-time care of her mother and mother-in-law. She loved reading, cooking, gardening, finding flea market treasures, marathon sessions of cross-stitch, her cats, and spending time with her three granddaughters. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard; her brother Dr. Frank Campbell; and her half-brother Bob Campbell. She is survived by her daughter, Kate Duncan of Salem, Va; son, David Duncan and wife, Karen of Fairfax, Va., and Gregory Duncan and wife, Carol of Mt. Airy, N.C; granddaughters, Amanda and Courtney, Kyra; sister-in-law, Janet Campbell; and nieces Cathy Burgess and Donna Burki. The family wishes to thank New Century Hospice and Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg, Va. A Celebration of Life for both Shirley and Richard will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Longwood Park 601 E. Main Street Salem, Va. Friends may gather with the family at the park from noon to 2 p.m. where a eulogy will be given at 2 p.m. on April 14, 2018.3

Family

Richard Lee Duncan b. February 14, 1938, d. November 10, 2013
Marriage*She married Richard Lee Duncan, son of Roy Lee Duncan and Eva Gay "Evie" Stewart, on September 5, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,3 
Children
  • Gregory A. "Greg" Duncan5,4,3
  • Kate Duncan5,4,3
  • David Nathan Duncan1,5,4,3

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Ann Campbell Duncan obituary in the Apr 14, 2018 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lee Duncan obituary in the Nov 12, 2013 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Stewart Duncan obituary in the Jul 19, 1996 edition.