Marshall Keith Denison1,2,3

M, b. October 23, 1992, d. January 5, 2023
FatherWalter Marshall "Wally" Denison1,2
MotherKelly 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

  1. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Gayle S. Denison obituary.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Keith Denison obituary in the Jan 8, 2023 edition.
  3. [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

  1. [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&
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leich-Ballard marriage record.
  4. [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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Coal salesman1

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
  • David Charles Hatcher6
  • Robert Light Hatcher7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Charles C. Ballard obituary in the Jan 25, 1954 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hatcher-Ballard marriage record.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

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 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roy Gene Neff obituary in the Aug 2, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 67, District 111, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 18, District 12, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 25, District 40-13, Scott, Putnam Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farmer6
1930Gas field teamster7
1940Carbide laborer8

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

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Terry marriage record.
  2. [S9124] Smith Cemetery, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCallister-Smith marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vernie Thelma McCallister death certificate.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Larck-Smith marriage record.