Harry Lynn Akers1,2,3,4

M, b. June 13, 1951, d. February 1, 1973
FatherOtha Pelton "O.P." Akers1,3,4 b. October 18, 1914, d. March 14, 2009
MotherFlorence R. Webb1,3,4 b. August 1, 1916, d. October 12, 2015
     Harry Lynn Akers was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on June 13, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on February 1, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 21; Died in an auto accident.2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence W. Akers obituary in the Oct 14, 2015 edition.
  2. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otha Akers obituary in the Mar 16, 2009 edition.

Joan Elizabeth Brown1,2,3

F, b. August 18, 1944, d. June 2, 2023
     Joan Elizabeth Brown Joan Brown Akers of Roanoke passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Scearce Brown, a brother, Sandy Brown and granddaughter, Lindsay Shepard. Surviving is her fiance, Hugh Myers; children, Troy J. Akers (Kellie), Monica Shepard (Gary), Joshua S. Akers (Lynn Forbes), Calvin Myers, and Crystal Roberts; grandchildren, Tyler Akers (Sarah), Chad Shepard, Alisa Sale (Johnny), Charlotte Akers, Megan Forbes, Jonathan and Sidney Roberts; great grandchildren, Skylar, Charlie and Hudson Akers; sister, Brenda Jones; and brother, Wallace Brown.4 She was born on August 18, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.1,3 As of December 6, 1963,her married name was Akers.1 She married Steven Otha Akers, son of Otha Pelton "O.P." Akers and Florence R. Webb, on December 6, 1963 at Danville, Virginia.1 Joan Elizabeth Brown and Steven Otha Akers were divorced on May 14, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Joan Elizabeth Brown died on June 2, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.4

Family

Steven Otha Akers
Marriage*She married Steven Otha Akers, son of Otha Pelton "O.P." Akers and Florence R. Webb, on December 6, 1963 at Danville, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Joan Elizabeth Brown and Steven Otha Akers were divorced on May 14, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Joshua S. Akers5,6,4
  • Troy Jefferson Akers5,6,4,1
  • Monica Dawn Akers4,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Joan Brown Akers obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otha Akers obituary in the Mar 16, 2009 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence W. Akers obituary in the Oct 14, 2015 edition.

Noah Benjamin Webb1,2,3,4

M, b. July 27, 1886, d. March 25, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 230-44-5541.5 Noah Benjamin Webb was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on July 27, 1886 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1887.2,3,5,4 He married Belle McClellan Webb, daughter of William Lee "Willie" Webb and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on December 23, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Noah Benjamin Webb died on March 25, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 17, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 156, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 274, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 206, District 81-61, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Sawmill laborer8
1940Sawmill owner9

Family

Belle McClellan Webb b. October 1, 1888, d. August 8, 1968
Marriage*Noah Benjamin Webb married Belle McClellan Webb, daughter of William Lee "Willie" Webb and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on December 23, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah Benjamin Webb, Jr. obituary in the Oct 6, 2005 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Clara Mae Webb1,2,3

F, b. January 16, 1911, d. December 16, 1997
FatherNoah Benjamin Webb1,4,2,5,6 b. July 27, 1886, d. March 25, 1961
MotherBelle McClellan Webb1,4,2,5,6 b. October 1, 1888, d. August 8, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6873.5 Clara Mae Webb was born on January 16, 1911 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,5 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Guilliams.2 She married Clifford Melvin/Milton "Cliff" Guilliams on November 21, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.2,3,8 Clara Mae Webb died on December 16, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.5,9 She GUILLIAMS, Clara Webb, ("Sis"), 86, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 16, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Cliff M. Guilliams; daughter and son-law, Lawanna and Mason Smiley; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Marie Guilliams, Roger and Annie Guilliams; also granddaughters, Sonja and Ginny Smiley, Heidi and Jessica Guilliams, great-granddaughter, Amber Smiley; brothers and sisters-in-law, John W. and Gatha Webb, Noah B. and Evelyn Webb; sister-in-law, Evelyn D. Webb; and a host nephews, nieces and special friends. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 1997 from the Garden City Baptist Church with the Rev. Don McCasskill officiating. on December 18, 1997.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 156, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 274, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 222, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Clifford Melvin/Milton "Cliff" Guilliams b. September 15, 1911, d. January 18, 2007
Marriage*Clara Mae Webb married Clifford Melvin/Milton "Cliff" Guilliams on November 21, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.2,3,8 
Children
  • Lawanna Carol Guilliams3,8
  • David Melvin/Milton Guilliams3,8,2
  • Roger Lee Guilliams3,8,2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Webb Guilliams obituary in the Dec 18, 1997 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah Benjamin Webb, Jr. obituary in the Oct 6, 2005 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifford M. Guilliams obituary in the Jan 21, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.