Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer1,2,3,4

M, b. October 20, 1890, d. January 3, 1971
     Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 20, 1890 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Minnie Lee Nolley, daughter of Edward M. Nolley and Julia Ann Poff, on April 14, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer died on January 3, 1971 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 207, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 246, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 359, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Railroad oil clerk5
1930Farmer6
1940Farmer7

Family

Minnie Lee Nolley b. May 3, 1890, d. June 21, 1968
Marriage*Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer married Minnie Lee Nolley, daughter of Edward M. Nolley and Julia Ann Poff, on April 14, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

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. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Zora Mae Palmer1,2,3,4

F, b. January 26, 1914, d. January 23, 1998
FatherHarry Davidson/Davis Palmer1,2,5,6 b. October 20, 1890, d. January 3, 1971
MotherMinnie Lee Nolley1,2,5,6 b. May 3, 1890, d. June 21, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6577.2 Zora Mae Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on January 26, 1914 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 As of July 20, 1933,her married name was Miles.1 She married Wendell Homes Miles on July 20, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.1,4,7 Zora Mae Palmer died on January 23, 1998 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 83.2,3,8 She MILES, Zora Palmer, 83, of Riner (Rogers Community), died Friday night, January 23, 1998 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell H. Miles and two brothers, Charles Edwa rd Palmer and Albert Sidney Palmer. Surviving are sisters-in-law, Linda Bell Palmer and Ann Underwood Palmer; a brother-in-law, Whitlow Miles and his wife, Allie; special friends, Molly McGuyer and Sandra Bond. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Don Peters and the Rev. Layne Board. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on January 25, 1998.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 207, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 246, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 143, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Wendell Homes Miles b. January 1, 1915, d. July 4, 1992
Marriage*Zora Mae Palmer married Wendell Homes Miles on July 20, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.1,4,7 

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zora Palmer Miles obituary in the Jan 25, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wendell Holmes Miles obituary in the Jul 6, 1992 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wendell Homes Miles1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 1, 1915, d. July 4, 1992
     Wendell Homes Miles was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on January 1, 1915 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5,6 He married Zora Mae Palmer, daughter of Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer and Minnie Lee Nolley, on July 20, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.7,2,3 Wendell Homes Miles died on July 4, 1992 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.2,3,4 He Wendell Holmes Miles, age 77 of 3163 Pilot Road, died Saturday, July 4, 1992, at his home. He was a retired merchant and is survived by his wife, Zora Palmer Miles; one brother and sister-in-law, Whitlow and Allie Miles, Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren conducted by the Rev. Layne Board and the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with interment in Sunset Cemetery. on July 6, 1992.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 143, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Grocery merchant8

Family

Zora Mae Palmer b. January 26, 1914, d. January 23, 1998
Marriage*Wendell Homes Miles married Zora Mae Palmer, daughter of Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer and Minnie Lee Nolley, on July 20, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.7,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zora Palmer Miles obituary in the Jan 25, 1998 edition.
  2. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wendell Holmes Miles obituary in the Jul 6, 1992 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Edward "Charlie" Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 22, 1921, d. October 2, 1994
FatherHarry Davidson/Davis Palmer1,2,7,8 b. October 20, 1890, d. January 3, 1971
MotherMinnie Lee Nolley1,2,7,8 b. May 3, 1890, d. June 21, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8712.1 Charles Edward "Charlie" Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He was born on May 22, 1921 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Anna Laura Underwood on June 2, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6,9 Charles Edward "Charlie" Palmer died on October 2, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,5,6 He PALMER, Charles Edward, servant of the Lord, 73, of Riner, was called to his heavenly home Sunday, October 2, 1994. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 48 years, Anna Underwood Palmer; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Susie Palmer, Mark and Patti Palmer, Jerry and Elizabeth Palmer, all of Riner; five daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Henry Bibb, Phyllis Palmer, special daughter, Shirley Palmer, Charlotte and Jimmy Holt, all of Riner, Charlene and John Clark, Floyd; one sister, Zora Miles, Riner; one brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Linda Palmer, Christiansburg; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven brothers-in-law and wives; two siste rs-in-law and husbands; numerous nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong dairy farmer who always had a kind word for everyone he met. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 1994, at the Union Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, Riner, with the Rev. Buford Linkous and Rev. Delores Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on October 4, 1994.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 359, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8

Family

Anna Laura Underwood b. September 28, 1929, d. December 28, 2020
Marriage*Charles Edward "Charlie" Palmer married Anna Laura Underwood on June 2, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6,9 
Children
  • Barbara Ann Palmer6,2,9
  • Shirley Lee Palmer6,9
  • Phyllis Marie Palmer6,2,9
  • Charlotte Fay Palmer6,2,9
  • Charlene Kay Palmer6,2,9
  • Charles Edward Palmer Jr.6,2,9
  • David Mark Palmer6,2,9
  • Jerry Wayne Palmer6,2,9

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zora Palmer Miles obituary in the Jan 25, 1998 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Palmer obituary in the Oct 4, 1994 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna U. Palmer obituary in the Dec 30, 2020 edition.

Anna Laura Underwood1

F, b. September 28, 1929, d. December 28, 2020
     Anna Laura Underwood was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She Anna U. Palmer, age 91 of Riner, Va., passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at home in the loving care of her family. She was born on September 28, 1929, to the late William H. and Ida L. Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Palmer Sr; daughter, Shirley Lee Palmer; and brothers, Kenneth Underwood and William 'Billy' Underwood. Those left to mourn her passing are her daughters, Barbara Bibb (Henry), Phyllis Palmer, Charlotte Walton, Charlene Clark; sons, Charles E. Palmer Jr., Mark Palmer, and Jerry Palmer; brothers and sisters, Ray Underwood (Jo) of Ga., Melvin Underwood (Bertha) of AK, Freddie Underwood of N.C., Dana Underwood, Roger Underwood (Pat), Darlene Underwood (Carl), and Judy Underwood, all of Va; as well as 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 2, 2020, from 1 until 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with Pastor Buford Linkous and Delores Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.2 She was born on September 28, 1929 at Adams Co., Ohio.1,2 As of June 2, 1946,her married name was Palmer.1 She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Palmer, son of Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer and Minnie Lee Nolley, on June 2, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,2 Anna Laura Underwood died on December 28, 2020 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.2

Family

Charles Edward "Charlie" Palmer b. May 22, 1921, d. October 2, 1994
Marriage*She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Palmer, son of Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer and Minnie Lee Nolley, on June 2, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Children
  • Barbara Ann Palmer3,1,2
  • Shirley Lee Palmer3,2
  • Phyllis Marie Palmer3,1,2
  • Charlotte Fay Palmer3,1
  • Charlene Kay Palmer3,1,2
  • Charles Edward Palmer Jr.3,1,2
  • David Mark Palmer3,1,2
  • Jerry Wayne Palmer3,1,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna U. Palmer obituary in the Dec 30, 2020 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Palmer obituary in the Oct 4, 1994 edition.

Albert Sidney Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 21, 1924, d. April 25, 1997
FatherHarry Davidson/Davis Palmer1,9,4,6 b. October 20, 1890, d. January 3, 1971
MotherMinnie Lee Nolley1,9,4,6 b. May 3, 1890, d. June 21, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7292.6 Albert Sidney Palmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 He was born on August 21, 1924 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Aug 22, 1924.3,6,7 He married Linda Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Lindsey Alfred Bell and Mary Ellen Poff, on February 20, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,8,10 Albert Sidney Palmer died on April 25, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.5,6,8 He PALMER, Albert Sidney, 72, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 25, 1997, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bell Palmer; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky B. and Joann Weddle Palmer; daughters and sons-in-law , Jill P. and Max A. White, Sheila P. and Alan Miles, Penny E. Palmer; granddaughters, Christine, Reagan, and Monica, all of Christiansburg; one sister, Zora P. Miles, Riner. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev. Don Peters, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. on April 26, 1997.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 359, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Linda Elizabeth Bell b. April 24, 1924, d. July 19, 2020
Marriage*Albert Sidney Palmer married Linda Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Lindsey Alfred Bell and Mary Ellen Poff, on February 20, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,8,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zora Palmer Miles obituary in the Jan 25, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [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.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Sidney Palmer obituary in the Apr 26, 1997 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Bell Palmer obituary in the Jul 22, 2020 edition.
  11. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ricky Bruce Palmer obituary.

Annie Bell Morris1,2,3

F, b. January 31, 1941, d. January 17, 2024
     Annie Bell Morris was buried at Hoges Chapel Cemetery, Bland, Bland Co., Virginia.3 She Annie Bell Chewning, 82, of Radford, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Radford Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 31, 1941 in Giles County, VA, the daughter of the late Bascom & Catherine Morris. Annie was a past member of Byrnes Chapel United Methodist Church. She went to nursing school which she was extremely proud of. She was a homemaker and enjoyed canning and gardening. She enjoyed the outdoors and spent time hunting and fishing with Bob, her husband. In most recent years, after her health failed her, she became a resident of Radford Health & Rehabilitation Center. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Bascom Ray & Mary Catherine Luticia Sutphin Morris, her husband, Robert Lee Chewning, Sr., her son, Danny Kingrea, a stepdaughter, Patricia Lovern, step-daughters-in-law, Carol Chewning and Pam Chewning; her brothers, Paul Morris, Daniel Morris, Howard Morris and Joseph Morris and her sister, Barbara Owens. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Patti K. Palmer; her son, David Kingrea; her daughter-in-law, Terry Kingrea; her stepchildren, Robert, Jr. & Cathy Chewning, Clifford & Rosie Chewning, Jerry Chewning, Mary Jane & Larry Sarver; her grandchildren, Candace Kingrea, Christopher Kingrea, Darrell Wayne Palmer, Madison Kingrea, Sierra Kingrea and Dylan Kingrea; several great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Robert Morris and Roger Morris; her sister, Gay Cheatham; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service is planned at Hoges Chapel Cemetery, Bland.3 She was born on January 31, 1941 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 As of March 4, 1960,her married name was Kingrea.1 She married James Merle Kingrea, son of Joseph Mallie Kingrea and Mary Louise Dillard, on March 4, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Annie Bell Morris and James Merle Kingrea were divorced on October 12, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Annie Bell Morris died on January 17, 2024 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.3

Family

James Merle Kingrea b. July 4, 1939, d. April 10, 2008
Marriage*She married James Merle Kingrea, son of Joseph Mallie Kingrea and Mary Louise Dillard, on March 4, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Annie Bell Morris and James Merle Kingrea were divorced on October 12, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children

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. [S13209] A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, online www.avestandsons.com, From the Annie Bell Chewning obituary.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Danny Lee Kingrea obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Merle Kingrea obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.