Doyle Henry Nichols1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 12, 1951, d. July 20, 1998
FatherDoyle Grant Nichols b. August 25, 1922, d. May 10, 1989
MotherBessie Adeleen Poff b. February 23, 1919, d. April 10, 2016
     Doyle Henry Nichols was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 214-58-1266.5 He was born on August 12, 1951 at Washington, D.C..1,4,5 He married Leona J. Sivek/Civek on October 18, 1972 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.2 Doyle Henry Nichols and Leona J. Sivek/Civek were divorced in May, 1975 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 Doyle Henry Nichols died on July 20, 1998 at Maryland at age 46.1,4,5

Family

Leona J. Sivek/Civek
Marriage*He married Leona J. Sivek/Civek on October 18, 1972 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.2 
Divorce* Doyle Henry Nichols and Leona J. Sivek/Civek were divorced in May, 1975 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 

Citations

  1. [S3227] National Memorial Park, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Infant Nichols1

M, b. November 21, 1947, d. November 22, 1947
FatherDoyle Grant Nichols1 b. August 25, 1922, d. May 10, 1989
MotherBessie Adeleen Poff1 b. February 23, 1919, d. April 10, 2016
     Infant Nichols was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 21, 1947.1 He died on November 22, 1947.1

Citations

  1. [S3227] National Memorial Park, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Hazel Ercille Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 22, 1919, d. December 28, 2006
FatherPerry Clifford "Cliff" Poff3,5 b. September 13, 1890, d. December 30, 1925
MotherVirginia "Virgie" Winbish1,2,6,3,5 b. October 10, 1898, d. June 18, 1961
     Hazel Ercille Poff was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 238-09-7478.3 Her married name was Brown.5 She married Clinton Brown.5 Hazel Ercille Poff was born on January 22, 1919 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 She died on December 28, 2006 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 87.3,4,5 She EDEN - Hazel Poff Brown, 87, of 711 Warren Avenue, died Thursday morning, December 28, 2006, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 30, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was born January 22, 1919, to the late Clifford Poff and Virginia Wimbish Poff Rogers. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Patrick Springs, Virginia and was involved with the Humane Society for 15 years. Mrs. Brown retired from Fieldcrest Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded id death by her husband, Clinton Brown; half brother, Hoyt Rogers; and brother, Clyde Poff. She is survived by several cousins and two special friends, Dora Ann Atha and Aletta Corum. on December 29, 2006.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 5, District 129, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 146, District 15, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 286, District 79-6, West Leaksville-Spray-North Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina2

Occupation

1940Silk mill worker2

Family

Clinton Brown
Marriage*Hazel Ercille Poff married Clinton Brown.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5306] Overlook Cemetery, Rockingham Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Hazel Poff Brown obituary in the Dec 29, 2006 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Cornelis Maureece Nunnery1

F, b. April 10, 1918, d. December 6, 1979
     Cornelis Maureece Nunnery was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.2 She was born on April 10, 1918.2 As of May 25, 1952,her married name was Poff.1 She married John Lee "Johnny" Poff, son of Aubrey Poff and Oshie Frances Lee, on May 25, 1952.1 Cornelis Maureece Nunnery died on December 6, 1979 at age 61.2

Family

John Lee "Johnny" Poff b. February 18, 1918, d. November 28, 1981
Marriage*She married John Lee "Johnny" Poff, son of Aubrey Poff and Oshie Frances Lee, on May 25, 1952.1 

Citations

  1. [S8950] Poff Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/118134651/person/290173731588/facts
  2. [S8949] Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, online www.findagrave.com.

Asa John Porter Jr.1,2

M, b. 1937, d. December 22, 1972
FatherAsa John "Ace" Porter Sr.3 b. July 5, 1901, d. August 11, 1961
MotherHespie Chute3
     Asa John Porter Jr. was buried at Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.1 He was born in 1937 at Jackson Co., West Virginia.1,2 He died on December 22, 1972 at Tyler Co., West Virginia.3

Citations

  1. [S8181] Independence Cemetery, Jackson Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Camilla Dean Prater1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 7, 1924, d. May 13, 2004
FatherHarry McKinley Prater6,3,4,5 b. June 4, 1899, d. July 8, 1931
MotherZelva Iris Lavinder6,1,3,4,5 b. April 29, 1905, d. June 18, 1991
     Camilla Dean Prater was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.2,7 Her Social Security Number was 236-30-5739.8 She was born on August 7, 1924 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,2,4,5 As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Deaton.3 She married Aaron Franklin Deaton on December 22, 1945 at Newport News, Virginia.3 Camilla Dean Prater and Aaron Franklin Deaton were divorced on February 23, 1961 at Newport News, Virginia.9 As of 1976,her married name was Williams.10 Camilla Dean Prater married Lawrence Edward Williams Jr. in 1976 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.2,10 Camilla Dean Prater died on May 13, 2004 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 79.7,2,8,11 She Camilla Dean Williams, 79, died Thursday, May 13, 2004. A native of Minden, W.Va., she had been a Peninsula resident since 1942 where she had worked as a receptionist at Center Ford. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Williams Jr., she is survived by her brother, Donald Prater of Wicomico; a niece, Dreema Potter of Newport News; two nephews, Keith Prater of Hampton and Alan Prater of New Kent County; two great-nieces and four great-nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at Peninsula Memorial Park. on May 14, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 531, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Aaron Franklin Deaton b. June 19, 1924, d. November 14, 1969
Marriage*Camilla Dean Prater married Aaron Franklin Deaton on December 22, 1945 at Newport News, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Camilla Dean Prater and Aaron Franklin Deaton were divorced on February 23, 1961 at Newport News, Virginia.9 

Family 2

Lawrence Edward Williams Jr. b. December 13, 1927, d. March 11, 2002
Marriage*Camilla Dean Prater married Lawrence Edward Williams Jr. in 1976 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.2,10 

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Zelva Prater Scates obituary in the Jun 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Camilla Dean Williams obituary in the May 14, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4059] Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Donald Keith Prater1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 16, 1927, d. April 30, 2009
FatherHarry McKinley Prater1,6,3 b. June 4, 1899, d. July 8, 1931
MotherZelva Iris Lavinder1,6,3 b. April 29, 1905, d. June 18, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 231-22-6261.7 Donald Keith Prater was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.8,2 He married Mildred Geraldine Steele.2,9 Donald Keith Prater was born on April 16, 1927 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1926.8,3,5,7 He died on April 30, 2009 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 82.2,8,4,7 He Donald Keith Prater, 82, died April 30, 2009. Mr. Prater was a veteran of World War II. He was in the carpet business for more than 50 years, owning and operating Prater's Carpets & Vinyl at Gloucester Point. Survivors include wife, Mildred Prater; daughter, Dreema Potter; two sons, Keith and Alan Prater; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A graveside funeral service will be held at Parklawn Cemetery, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton. on May 5, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 531, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Mildred Geraldine Steele b. July 31, 1931, d. September 26, 2010
Marriage*Donald Keith Prater married Mildred Geraldine Steele.2,9 
Children
  • Alan Prater2,9
  • Galen Keith Prater2,10,9
  • Dreema Fawn Prater2,10,9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Donald Keith Prater obituary in the May 5, 2009 edition.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the Zelva Prater Scates obituary in the Jun 20, 1991 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4600] Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Mildred Prater obituary in the Sep 27, 2010 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lawrence Edward Williams Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 13, 1927, d. March 11, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 227-20-0843.8 Lawrence Edward Williams Jr. was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.2,6 He was born on December 13, 1927 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.2,3,8,4,5,6 He married Camilla Dean Prater, daughter of Harry McKinley Prater and Zelva Iris Lavinder, in 1976 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.1,7 Lawrence Edward Williams Jr. died on March 11, 2002 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 74.2,3,8,6 He Mr. Lawrence Williams Jr. departed this life on Monday, March 11, 2002, at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center. Born on December 13, 1927, he was a lifelong Hampton resident. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Williams; father, Lawrence Williams Sr; and two sons, Allen Dale Williams and Douglas Williams. He is survived by his wife, Camilla D. Williams; daughter, Kitty Kendall; son, Dwight Williams of Newport News; three sisters, Gladys L. Nagy of Williamsburg, Elizabeth Owens and her husband, Harold, of Dandy, and Betty Van Fossen and her husband, Don, of Gloucester; and one brother, William Thomas Williams of Seaford. Mr. Williams, known as Buster, was known for his expertise as an automobile painter. He last worked for Harris Body Shop, where he was one of the best painters on the Peninsula. A graveside service will be conducted in Peninsula Memorial Park. on March 13, 2002.6

Family

Camilla Dean Prater b. August 7, 1924, d. May 13, 2004
Marriage*He married Camilla Dean Prater, daughter of Harry McKinley Prater and Zelva Iris Lavinder, in 1976 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.1,7 

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Camilla Dean Williams obituary in the May 14, 2004 edition.
  2. [S4059] Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [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.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the Lawrence Williams, Jr. obituary in the Mar 13, 2002 edition.
  7. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Duane Staunton Prater1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 12, 1932, d. July 8, 1998
FatherHarry McKinley Prater1 b. June 4, 1899, d. July 8, 1931
MotherZelva Iris Lavinder1 b. April 29, 1905, d. June 18, 1991
     Duane Staunton Prater was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.2,7,4 His Social Security Number was 223-38-2324.8 He was born on March 12, 1932 at Garten, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7,8,4,5,6 He died on July 8, 1998 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 66.2,7,8,3,4,6 He Duane S. Prater, 66, died Wednesday, July 8, 1998. A native of Garten, W.Va., he had been a Peninsula resident since 1942. Following graduation from Newport News High School in 1950, Mr. Prater joined the Navy, serving one tour before enrolling at the University of Virginia. In 1979, he retired from the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles as a programmer. Mr. Prater is survived by his sister, Mrs. Camilla Williams of Hampton; his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Gerrie Prater of Hayes; one niece, Dreema Potter of Chesapeake; two nephews, Keith Prater of Yorktown and Alan Prater of New Kent County; and several great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends and neighbors. A graveside service will be conducted in Parklawn Memorial Park. on July 10, 1998.4

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Zelva Prater Scates obituary in the Jun 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S4600] Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Duane S. Prater obituary in the Jul 10, 1998 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mildred Geraldine Steele1

F, b. July 31, 1931, d. September 26, 2010
     Mildred Geraldine Steele was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 412-38-2106.4 Her married name was Prater.5 She married Donald Keith Prater, son of Harry McKinley Prater and Zelva Iris Lavinder.5,3 Mildred Geraldine Steele was born on July 31, 1931; The SDDI has a birth date of Aug 31, 1930.2,4 She died on September 26, 2010 at Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 79.2,6,4,3 She Mildred Prater, 79, died Sept. 26, 2010. Mrs. Prater was a Gloucester resident for 25 years. She worked with her husband and family at Prater’s Carpets and Vinyl for 20 years. Her husband, Donald Prater, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Keith Prater and Alan Prater; daughter, Dreema Potter; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. on September 27, 2010.3

Family

Donald Keith Prater b. April 16, 1927, d. April 30, 2009
Marriage*She married Donald Keith Prater, son of Harry McKinley Prater and Zelva Iris Lavinder.5,3 
Children
  • Alan Prater5,3
  • Galen Keith Prater5,1,3
  • Dreema Fawn Prater5,1,3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4600] Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the Mildred Prater obituary in the Sep 27, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Donald Keith Prater obituary in the May 5, 2009 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Aaron Franklin Deaton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 19, 1924, d. November 14, 1969
     Aaron Franklin Deaton was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 243-22-7875.6 He was born on June 19, 1924 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.1,3,6,4,5,7 He married Camilla Dean Prater, daughter of Harry McKinley Prater and Zelva Iris Lavinder, on December 22, 1945 at Newport News, Virginia.1 Aaron Franklin Deaton and Camilla Dean Prater were divorced on February 23, 1961 at Newport News, Virginia.2 Aaron Franklin Deaton died on November 14, 1969 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 45.3,4,7

Family

Camilla Dean Prater b. August 7, 1924, d. May 13, 2004
Marriage*He married Camilla Dean Prater, daughter of Harry McKinley Prater and Zelva Iris Lavinder, on December 22, 1945 at Newport News, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Aaron Franklin Deaton and Camilla Dean Prater were divorced on February 23, 1961 at Newport News, Virginia.2 

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. [S4059] Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.