Marshall Keith Denison1,2,3
M, b. October 23, 1992, d. January 5, 2023
Father | Walter Marshall "Wally" Denison1,2 |
Mother | Kelly Sue Blankenship1,2 |
Marshall Keith Denison was born on October 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He died on January 5, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.2 He Marshall Keith Denison, 30, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed on Thursday, January 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his father, Wally Denison; mother, Kelly Denison; and his sister, Mallory Denison. Marshall was born on October 23, 1992, in Roanoke, Virginia. Marshall was born with cerebral palsy and though he was physically limited, he was known best for his brilliant smile and joyful laugh. Marshall had a deep love of music, especially country music. Though his favorite was always recordings made during his time at Andrew Lewis Middle School in Mrs. Bowles choir class. He loved going on adventures in his van, particularly cruising on the Blue Ridge Parkway and riding through the Virginia Safari Park feeding the animals. Marshall was also very active in the Amateur Radio community along with his family. He was member number 142.1 of the Virginia Fone Net, he was an honorary lifetime member of the Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club, and he was best known as the sheriff of the 805 Ragchewers Net. Marshall was blessed to have an extended family in his team of home health nurses, many of whom were with him for a majority of his life. Penny Mitchell, Leola Lemons, Leann Frith, Marian Musgrove, and many others were by his side around the clock each day ensuring he received the best medical care. His time with his nurses was special and they enriched his life beyond just medical care. He enjoyed doing crafts with Penny, taking van rides with Leola, watching the Fast and the Furious movies with Marian, and enjoying stories from Leann about her boys' adventures. on January 8, 2023.2
Citations
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Gayle S. Denison obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Keith Denison obituary in the Jan 8, 2023 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
August Leich1,2
M, b. July 27, 1896, d. February 24, 1973
August Leich was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on July 27, 1896 at Toronto, Canada.2 He married Lottie Lillian Light, daughter of James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light and Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman, on September 8, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 August Leich died on February 24, 1973 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.4
Family | Lottie Lillian Light b. August 8, 1895, d. March, 1978 |
Marriage* | He married Lottie Lillian Light, daughter of James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light and Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman, on September 8, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 |
Citations
- [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leich-Ballard marriage record.
- [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
James Burg Hatcher1,2,3,4
M, b. July 31, 1917, d. December, 1979
His Social Security Number was 711-10-0231.5 James Burg Hatcher was born on July 31, 1917 at Caperton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,5,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Ballard, daughter of Charles Cleveland "Cleve" Ballard and Lottie Lillian Light, on March 11, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 James Burg Hatcher died in December, 1979 at West Virginia at age 62.5
Family | Mary Elizabeth Ballard b. December 23, 1916, d. September, 1983 |
Marriage* | James Burg Hatcher married Mary Elizabeth Ballard, daughter of Charles Cleveland "Cleve" Ballard and Lottie Lillian Light, on March 11, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Charles C. Ballard obituary in the Jan 25, 1954 edition.
- [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.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hatcher-Ballard marriage record.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Robert Light Hatcher1,2
M, b. January 19, 1949, d. June 13, 2025
Father | James Burg Hatcher1 b. July 31, 1917, d. December, 1979 |
Mother | Mary Elizabeth Ballard1 b. December 23, 1916, d. September, 1983 |
Robert Light Hatcher Robert Light Hatcher, Jan 19, 1949 - Jun 13, 2025. Robert Light Hatcher, 76, of Roanoke, passed away, Friday, June 13, 2025.2 He was born on January 19, 1949 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Mary Ellen Molina on December 14, 1966 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 Robert Light Hatcher died on June 13, 2025 at Virginia at age 76.2
Family | Mary Ellen Molina |
Marriage* | He married Mary Ellen Molina on December 14, 1966 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 |
Roy Gene Neff1,2
M, b. July 5, 1937, d. July 30, 2008
His Social Security Number was 232-54-5386.3 Roy Gene Neff was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2 He and Mildred Ann Altizer were divorced.2 Roy Gene Neff was born on July 5, 1937 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,2 He married Mildred Ann Altizer, daughter of Douglas Colvard Altizer Sr. and Mildred Ann Holcomb, on November 1, 1975 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 Roy Gene Neff died on July 30, 2008 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 71.3,2 He RICHWOOD - Roy Gene Neff, 71, of Richwood, formerly of Greenbrier and Fayette counties, passed away Wednesday evening, July 30, 2008, at Nicholas County Nursing & Rehab Center following a long battle with cancer. Born July 5, 1937, on Bingham Mountain, Greenbrier County, he was the son of the late Erskine Miller (Preacher) and Ida Pearl Vandall Neff. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Evelyn Neff, Ethel Jones and Eva Kashola; three brothers, Pfc. Robert E. Neff, Basil M. Neff and Everette Ray Neff; and a special nephew, Kenny Brackenridge. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Smith and husband Derick of Martinsburg; four sons, Kenneth Roy Neff of Lewisburg, Frankie Neff and wife Jesse of Frankford, Bryan Neff of Wheeling and Michael Neff of Philippi; two stepsons, Tommy and Dougie; three sisters, Louvella "Toots" Brackenridge and husband Paul of Leslie, Alma Tobey of Michigan and Lucy Williams of Sutton; 10 grandchildren whom he loved very much; a special nephew, Jesse Keyser of Ohio; his ex-wife, Mildred Neff of Lewisburg; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Roy, you will be missed very much by all who knew you. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Wallace and Wallace Chapel, Rainelle, with Pastor Bennie Kenney officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. on August 2, 2008.2
Family | Mildred Ann Altizer |
Divorce* | He and Mildred Ann Altizer were divorced.2 |
Marriage* | Roy Gene Neff married Mildred Ann Altizer, daughter of Douglas Colvard Altizer Sr. and Mildred Ann Holcomb, on November 1, 1975 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 |
John Washington Smith1,2,3,4,5
M, b. September 26, 1892, d. 1958
John Washington Smith was buried at Smith Cemetery, Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on September 26, 1892 at Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia; The West Virginia Birth Index has a birth date of Sep 23, 1892.1,3,4,5 He married Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry, daughter of Elihu C. Terry and Marcenia Oakley Hall, on March 22, 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 John Washington Smith died in 1958.2
Family | Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry b. December 25, 1899, d. April 7, 1987 |
Marriage* | John Washington Smith married Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry, daughter of Elihu C. Terry and Marcenia Oakley Hall, on March 22, 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Terry marriage record.
- [S9124] Smith Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCallister-Smith marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vernie Thelma McCallister death certificate.
- [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Larck-Smith marriage record.
Verna Thelma "Vernie" Smith1,2,3
F, b. March 27, 1916, d. November 1, 1968
Father | John Washington Smith1,4,2,3 b. September 26, 1892, d. 1958 |
Mother | Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry1,4,2,3 b. December 25, 1899, d. April 7, 1987 |
Verna Thelma "Vernie" Smith was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.3,5 She was born on March 27, 1916 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of July 16, 1932,her married name was McCallister.2 She married James Morrison McCallister on July 16, 1932 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3 Verna Thelma "Vernie" Smith died on November 1, 1968 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 52; Died in an auto accident.3
Family | James Morrison McCallister b. March 31, 1909, d. July, 1982 |
Marriage* | Verna Thelma "Vernie" Smith married James Morrison McCallister on July 16, 1932 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCallister-Smith marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vernie Thelma McCallister death certificate.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S9125] Lawrence Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9127] Star Beacon, The, From the T. Carol Whittington obituary in the Oct 7, 2011 edition.
- [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James W. McCallister, Sr. obituary in the Aug 17, 2014 edition.
- [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the Betty G. Alford obituary in the Oct 12, 2006 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Holbrook-McCallister marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Holstein-McCallister marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-McCallister marriage record.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S9131] Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, online www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com, From the Bertha Geraldine Beach obituary.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whittington-McCallister marriage record.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Violet Dale Cox death certificate.
- [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Violet Dale Cox obituary in the Apr 3, 1969 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Lou McCallister death certificate.
- [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Virginia Lou McCallister obituary in the Dec 17, 1957 edition.
- [S9127] Star Beacon, The, From the Donna K. Swope obituary in the Dec 31, 2014 edition.
Ernie Carson Smith1,2,3,4
M, b. January 20, 1918, d. June, 1981
Father | John Washington Smith1,5,6,2 b. September 26, 1892, d. 1958 |
Mother | Garnett Hazel "Garney" Terry1,5,6,2 b. December 25, 1899, d. April 7, 1987 |
His Social Security Number was 233-24-4734.7 Ernie Carson Smith was buried at Smith Cemetery, Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on January 20, 1918 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.3,7 He married Mary Margaline Ray on July 19, 1941 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.2,8 Ernie Carson Smith died in June, 1981 at West Virginia at age 63.7
Family | Mary Margaline Ray b. May 18, 1922, d. January 15, 1969 |
Marriage* | Ernie Carson Smith married Mary Margaline Ray on July 19, 1941 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.2,8 |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
- [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.
- [S9124] Smith Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Margaline Smith death certificate.