Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
     Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 224-20-0786.8 He was born on October 8, 1887 at Maybrook, Giles Co., Virginia.7,4,5,8 He married Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore, daughter of Willliam Jackson Elmore and Sarah Katherine Wiseman, on April 22, 1908 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,6,3 Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy died on January 11, 1962 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.7,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 248, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Sawmill laborer9
1930Farmer10

Family

Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
Marriage*Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy married Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore, daughter of Willliam Jackson Elmore and Sarah Katherine Wiseman, on April 22, 1908 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S4100] Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, online http://www.lindquistmortuary.com, From the Arthur Lee Dowdy obituary.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Gene Dowdy obituary in the Nov 13, 1991 edition.

Gilbert Bryant Dowdy1,2,3

M, b. August 17, 1910, d. September 1, 1976
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy4,5,6,2,3,7 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore4,5,6,2,3,7 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Gilbert Bryant Dowdy was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 232-28-0678.8 He married Daisy Belle/Bell Martin.1,9,10 Gilbert Bryant Dowdy was born on August 17, 1910 at Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3,11 He died on September 1, 1976 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 66.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 248, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 266, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Farm helper6
1940Sawmill timber cutter12

Family

Daisy Belle/Bell Martin b. March 3, 1919, d. September 14, 2002
Marriage*Gilbert Bryant Dowdy married Daisy Belle/Bell Martin.1,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  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 Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Martin Gilbert Dowdy obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daisy Bell Dowdy obituary in the Sep 16, 2002 edition.
  11. [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.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Daisy Belle/Bell Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. March 3, 1919, d. September 14, 2002
     Daisy Belle/Bell Martin was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3669.5 Her married name was Dowdy.1 She married Gilbert Bryant Dowdy, son of Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy and Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore.1,2,4 Daisy Belle/Bell Martin was born on March 3, 1919 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1,5,3 She died on September 14, 2002 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 83.1,5,6,4 She DOWDY, Daisy Bell, 83, died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at the home of her son in Alexandria, where she had been making her home recently. Born in the Kire Community of Giles County, she was a daughter of the late James Melvin, Sr. and Lina May Lafon Martin. She was the wife of the late Gilbert B. Dowdy and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is the beloved mother of Martin G. Dowdy of Galax, Jeffrey G. and his wife Patricia A. Dowdy of Alexandria and Lawana K. and her husband Dennis Brown of Derwood, Md; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the New River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint in Pembroke. Burial will follow in the Kire Community Cemetery. on September 16, 2002.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Family

Gilbert Bryant Dowdy b. August 17, 1910, d. September 1, 1976
Marriage*Daisy Belle/Bell Martin married Gilbert Bryant Dowdy, son of Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy and Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Martin Gilbert Dowdy obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daisy Bell Dowdy obituary in the Sep 16, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Martin Gilbert Dowdy1,2,3

M, b. August 2, 1936, d. March 9, 2006
FatherGilbert Bryant Dowdy1,4,5 b. August 17, 1910, d. September 1, 1976
MotherDaisy Belle/Bell Martin1,4,5 b. March 3, 1919, d. September 14, 2002
     Martin Gilbert Dowdy Martin Gilbert Dowdy, 69, of Galax, Va., died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born in Virginia on August 2, 1936, to Albert Bryant and Daisy Belle Martin Dowdy. He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Steven Martin Dowdy of Independence, Va., and Richard Allen and Kimberly Ann Dowdy of Galax, Va; sister, Lawanna K. Brown of Frederick, Md; brother, Jeffrey G. Dowdy of Alexandria, Va; five grandchildren, Samantha Jordan Dowdy, Kesley Martin Dowdy, Nicholas Steven Dowdy, Allie Brooke Dowdy, Noah Thomas Dowdy; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Ron Smith and Harold Golding officiating. Interment will follow in Gardner Memorial Cemetery.1 He was buried at Gardner Memorial Cemetery, Route 100 (Sylvatus Highway), Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on August 2, 1936 at Virginia.1,2,3 He married Allah Jean Wright on April 8, 1961 at Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.3 Martin Gilbert Dowdy and Allah Jean Wright were divorced on April 24, 1986 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Martin Gilbert Dowdy died on March 9, 2006 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 69.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 266, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia4

Family

Allah Jean Wright b. June 7, 1938, d. April 30, 1999
Marriage*Martin Gilbert Dowdy married Allah Jean Wright on April 8, 1961 at Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.3 
Divorce* Martin Gilbert Dowdy and Allah Jean Wright were divorced on April 24, 1986 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Steven Martin "Steve" Dowdy1
  • Richard Allen "Ricky" Dowdy1,6

Citations

  1. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Martin Gilbert Dowdy obituary.
  2. [S3675] Gardner Memorial Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daisy Bell Dowdy obituary in the Sep 16, 2002 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Allah Jean Wright1,2

F, b. June 7, 1938, d. April 30, 1999
     Allah Jean Wright was buried at Gardner Memorial Cemetery, Route 100 (Sylvatus Highway), Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 7, 1938 at Virginia.1,2 She married Martin Gilbert Dowdy, son of Gilbert Bryant Dowdy and Daisy Belle/Bell Martin, on April 8, 1961 at Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.2 As of April 8, 1961,her married name was Dowdy.2 Allah Jean Wright and Martin Gilbert Dowdy were divorced on April 24, 1986 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 Allah Jean Wright died on April 30, 1999 at North Carolina at age 60.1

Family

Martin Gilbert Dowdy b. August 2, 1936, d. March 9, 2006
Marriage*She married Martin Gilbert Dowdy, son of Gilbert Bryant Dowdy and Daisy Belle/Bell Martin, on April 8, 1961 at Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.2 
Divorce* Allah Jean Wright and Martin Gilbert Dowdy were divorced on April 24, 1986 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Steven Martin "Steve" Dowdy3
  • Richard Allen "Ricky" Dowdy3,4

Citations

  1. [S3675] Gardner Memorial Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Martin Gilbert Dowdy obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Willis Edwin Dowdy1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 10, 1912, d. April 10, 1971
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy2,7,8,5 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore2,7,8,5 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Willis Edwin Dowdy was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 10, 1912 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5 He married Marguerite Ellen Meade in 1942 at New Jersey.6 Willis Edwin Dowdy died on April 10, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 248, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia8

Family

Marguerite Ellen Meade
Marriage*Willis Edwin Dowdy married Marguerite Ellen Meade in 1942 at New Jersey.6 
Children
  • Carol Ann Dowdy9
  • John Edwin Dowdy9

Citations

  1. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [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. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Walter Wadell Dowdy1,2,3,4

M, b. January 11, 1915, d. October 4, 1991
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy5,2,6,7,3,8 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore5,2,6,7,3,8 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Walter Wadell Dowdy was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,9 His Social Security Number was 227-14-1600.3 He was born on January 11, 1915 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1,10,3,4 He married Hazel Loraine Sutphin on June 1, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10,9 Walter Wadell Dowdy died on October 4, 1991 at West Virginia at age 76.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 248, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Forest watchman7

Family

Hazel Loraine Sutphin b. May 23, 1928, d. April 17, 2020
Marriage*Walter Wadell Dowdy married Hazel Loraine Sutphin on June 1, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10,9 
Child
  • Gary Dowdy9

Citations

  1. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hazel Lorine Dowdy obituary in the Apr 21, 2020 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Claude Marshall Dowdy1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1917, d. August 16, 1943
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy5,2,6,7,4,8 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore5,2,6,7,4,8 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Claude Marshall Dowdy was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 226-12-5447.4 He was born on April 10, 1917 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3 He died on August 16, 1943 at Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., Tennessee, at age 26; Died from burns at an Army evacuation hospital.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 248, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Truck driver7

Citations

  1. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  5. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.

Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy1,2,3

F, b. February 17, 1921, d. November 8, 2002
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy1,4,5,2,3,6 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore1,4,5,2,3,6 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy WHITE, Mary Margaret Virginia, 81, of the Interior Community in Giles County, died Friday morning, November 8, 2002, at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek. Born at Kire on February 17, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Albert Franklin and Annie Mae Elmore Dowdy. Mary was a member of the New River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pembroke. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Aretta and Ethel and eleven brothers, Calvin, Cecil, Claude, Frank, Jr., Gilbert, John, Walker, Linburg, Rudolph, Randolph. Surviving are her husband, Russell B. White, Sr; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Wayne White of Goldbond, Russell B. White, Jr. and Beverly of Maybrook; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Steve Wilson of Pearisburg, Anita and Randy Clark of Pearisburg; a brother, Arthur L. Dowdy of Ogden, Utah; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 11, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the New River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pembroke with Bishop John Cosgriff presiding. Burial will follow in the Kire Community Cemetery.1 She was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-0087.3 She was born on February 17, 1921 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3 As of June 21, 1946,her married name was White.2 She married Russell Beverly White Sr. on June 21, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,8,2 Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy died on November 8, 2002 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,9,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia5

Family

Russell Beverly White Sr. b. May 9, 1922, d. November 29, 2003
Marriage*Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy married Russell Beverly White Sr. on June 21, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  7. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Russell Beverly White, Sr. obituary.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ethel McLean Dowdy1,2

F, b. September 1, 1919, d. before April 30, 1920
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy1 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore1 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Ethel McLean Dowdy was born on September 1, 1919 at Giles Co., Virginia.2 She died before April 30, 1920; Ethel was not enumerated with her family in the 1920 Census.3

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Calvin Coolidge Dowdy1,2,3

M, b. February 8, 1928, d. March 9, 1930
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy1,3 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore1,3 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Calvin Coolidge Dowdy was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 8, 1928 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on March 9, 1930 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 2.3

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 29, 1932, d. February 13, 1996
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy5,4,6,7,3 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore5,4,6,7,3 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 228-38-1447.8 Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr. was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on November 29, 1932 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.6,9,8,1,7,2,3 He married Charlotte Mae Cumbee on June 13, 1952 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6 Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr. and Charlotte Mae Cumbee were divorced on April 17, 1969 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr. married Josephine Ann Collins on November 21, 1970 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.6,3 Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr. died on February 13, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.8,10,2,3 He DOWDY, Howard Lindberg, Sr., 63, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday, February 13, 1996. Mr. Dowdy was born on November 29, 1932, in Giles County, and was a son of the late Albert Franklin and Annie Elmore Dowdy. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Bill Dowdy, Gilbert Dowdy, Frank Dowdy Jr., Walter Dowdy and Claude Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, New River Ward, in Pembroke. He was an employee of Federal Mogul in Blacksburg. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Ann Dowdy of Pearisburg; three sons, Howard Lindberg Dowdy Jr. of Pearisburg, Timothy Dowdy of Narrows and Danny Dowdy of Howell, Mich; four daughters, Mary Ann Dowdy of Pearisburg, Melissa Dawn Langley of Washington, N.C., Debra Jo Lynch of Mason, Mich., and Linda Darlene Jarae of Ovid, Mich; three brothers, Randolph Dowdy of Leesburg, Rudolph Dowdy of Luray and Arthur Dowdy of Ogden, Utah; a sister, Mary White of Gold Bond; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Collins of Pembroke, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 16, 1996, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, New River Ward, in Pembroke, with Bishop Larry Greene officiating. Burial will follow in the Kire Cemetery in Kire. on February 15, 1996.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Charlotte Mae Cumbee
Marriage*Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr. married Charlotte Mae Cumbee on June 13, 1952 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr. and Charlotte Mae Cumbee were divorced on April 17, 1969 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Linda Darlene Dowdy3
  • Debra Jo Dowdy3
  • Danny Howard Dowdy3
  • Timothy Allen Dowdy3,6

Family 2

Josephine Ann Collins
Marriage*Howard Lindberg Dowdy Sr. married Josephine Ann Collins on November 21, 1970 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.6,3 
Children
  • Mary Ann Dowdy3
  • Howard Lindberg Dowdy3
  • Melissa Dawn Dowdy3

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rudolph Cornett Dowdy1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1930
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy1,2,5,3 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore1,2,5,3 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Rudolph Cornett Dowdy was born on March 17, 1930 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.6,4 He married Donna Jane Conner on February 13, 1960 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Rudolph Cornett Dowdy and Donna Jane Conner were divorced on May 11, 1970 at Arlington Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia5

Family

Donna Jane Conner
Marriage*Rudolph Cornett Dowdy married Donna Jane Conner on February 13, 1960 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Rudolph Cornett Dowdy and Donna Jane Conner were divorced on May 11, 1970 at Arlington Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Randolph Caudill Dowdy1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 17, 1930, d. December 27, 1997
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy1,8,9,4,10 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore1,8,9,4,10 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Randolph Caudill Dowdy was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.3,6 His Social Security Number was 229-36-9976.11 He was born on March 17, 1930 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.3,2,5,11,6,7 He married Dorothy Marie McCroskey on December 8, 1952 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 Randolph Caudill Dowdy and Dorothy Marie McCroskey were divorced on August 9, 1978 at Prince William Co., Virginia.5 Randolph Caudill Dowdy married Ida Josephine Hardy on September 2, 1978 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 Randolph Caudill Dowdy died on December 27, 1997 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 67.3,2,11,6 He Randolph Caudill Dowdy, 67, of Leesburg, formerly of Giles County, died Saturday, December 27, 1997 at Loudoun Hospital Center. Born in Giles County in the Kire Community on March 17, 1930, he was a son of the late Elmer and Annie Mae Porterfield Dowdy. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII and was retired after 32 years. service with Giant Food as a meat cutter. He was a member of the Hamilton, Va. Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are his wife, Ida Josephine Dowdy; a son, Randolph Mark Dowdy of Stafford; a daughter, Debra Luann Corwan of Charleston, S.C; two stepsons, Samuel Palmer Mitchell of Stafford and Kellan Wayne Mitchell of Gainsville; two stepdaughters, Carol Ann Darnell of Haymarket and Tine Marie Merrit of Leesburg; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Mohr of Front Royal and Mary White of Interior in Giles Co; two brothers, Rudolph Dowdy of Front Royal and Arthur Dowdy of Utah. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. in the Hamilton Va Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Monday, December 29, 1997 and at 1 p.m. in the New River Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pembroke on Tuesday, December 30, 1997. Burial will be in the Kire Community Cemetery in Giles County. on December 29, 1997.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Dorothy Marie McCroskey
Marriage*Randolph Caudill Dowdy married Dorothy Marie McCroskey on December 8, 1952 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Randolph Caudill Dowdy and Dorothy Marie McCroskey were divorced on August 9, 1978 at Prince William Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Ida Josephine Hardy
Marriage*Randolph Caudill Dowdy married Ida Josephine Hardy on September 2, 1978 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randolph Caudill Dowdy obituary in the Dec 29, 1997 edition.
  3. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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 Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arthur Lee Dowdy1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 7, 1925, d. December 1, 2015
FatherAlbert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy1,2,6,7,3,8 b. October 8, 1887, d. January 11, 1962
MotherAnna Mae "Annie" Elmore1,2,6,7,3,8 b. May 6, 1889, d. December 14, 1974
     Arthur Lee Dowdy was buried at Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.9 He Arthur Lee Dowdy, 90, passed away peacefully in his daughter’s arms on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Quail Meadow Assisted Living. He was born on August 7, 1925 in Pearisburg, Virginia, the son of Albert Franklin and Annie Mae Elmore Dowdy. He married Betty Lee Meadows on May 14, 1947 in Giles County, Virginia. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She passed away on August 25, 1986. Art was reared in Giles County, Virginia and moved to Utah in 1952. He was employed as a fireman for Amcor Corporation retiring in 1988. Art was a High Priest and was a member of the North Ogden 2nd Ward. He never failed to express his appreciation to the missionaries serving in the Central Atlantic States Mission in 1950. He remained lifelong friends with the young missionary from Utah who converted “this ole’ hillbilly” and persuaded him and his family to move out west! Art often went back to visit his beloved Virginia and felt blessed to see all of his family become converts to the church. Art was also an avid golfer and on June 11, 1983 hit his first hole in one at Riverside golf course. He enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his contagious grin, positive attitude, tremendous sense of humor, YODELING AND MORE YODELING, and for never losing a game of horseshoes! Art is survived by his two sons, Rick (Vicki) Dowdy of Ogden and Jim (Suzy) Dowdy of SLC; daughter, Lynnette (Dave) Pagano of Roy; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his eternal companion, Betty; 16 brothers and sisters; one grandson, and one great-granddaughter. The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Gary Holland, Comfort Worx Hospice, (Amy you were his hero and ours. You are a precious gift!) Quail Meadow Medical Staff (especially Mariza, Kyra, Jeanette, and Lisa). Special thanks to Brandy Olson (you are quite simply our everything!) and Art’s beloved Jeanie Girl. At Art’s request, private graveside services were held with his family.2 He married Naomi Ruth Farnworth.10 Arthur Lee Dowdy was born on August 7, 1925 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He married Betty Lee Meadows on May 14, 1948 at Giles Co., Virginia.3 Arthur Lee Dowdy died on December 1, 2015 at North Ogden, Weber Co., Utah, at age 90.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 184, District 7, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 272, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Naomi Ruth Farnworth b. January 22, 1934, d. April 8, 2012
Marriage*Arthur Lee Dowdy married Naomi Ruth Farnworth.10 

Family 2

Betty Lee Meadows b. August 7, 1930, d. August 25, 1986
Marriage*Arthur Lee Dowdy married Betty Lee Meadows on May 14, 1948 at Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Rick Dowdy2
  • Jim Dowdy2
  • Lynnette Dowdy2

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S4100] Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, online http://www.lindquistmortuary.com, From the Arthur Lee Dowdy obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lindberg Dowdy, Sr. obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  9. [S8270] Washington Heights Memorial Park, Weber Co., UT, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S1621] Deseret News, The, From the Naomi Ruth Farnworth Dowdy obituary in the Apr 12, 2012 edition.

Russell Beverly White Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 9, 1922, d. November 29, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 224-18-7083.6 Russell Beverly White Sr. WHITE, Russell Beverly, Sr., of the Interior Community of Giles County, on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at his home and in the loving care of his family, peacefully went to be with the Lord. Born in Pembroke on May 9, 1922, he was a son of the late Verlie P. and Eva Lafon White. Russell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WW II, was retired from Federal Mogul, and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at New River Ward in Pembroke. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Dowdy White; three sisters, Mildred Trenor, Edith McDaniel, Virginia Crockett; two brothers, Randolph and Lyman White. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons and a daughter-in-law, Russell B. White, Jr. and Beverly of Maybrook, Michael Wayne White of Interior; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Steve Wilson of Pearisburg, Anita and Randy Clark of Pearisburg; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Curtis White of The West Coast; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Royce Reynolds of Carrollton, Texas, Nellie and Donald Smith of Blacksburg; special friends, Jr. and Betty Dowdy, Bill and Nana Keffer, Judy and Alice Hilton, Gene Kessinger, Marvin Gautier, Russell Lugar; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in the Kire Community Cemetery.3 He was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3,8 He was born on May 9, 1922 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.3,2,5,6,8 He married Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy, daughter of Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy and Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore, on June 21, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Russell Beverly White Sr. died on November 29, 2003 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 81.3,2,6,8,7

Family

Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy b. February 17, 1921, d. November 8, 2002
Marriage*He married Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy, daughter of Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy and Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore, on June 21, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S4733] Kire Community Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Russell Beverly White, Sr. obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Russell Beverly White Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 16, 1947, d. January 8, 2016
FatherRussell Beverly White Sr.1,2,3 b. May 9, 1922, d. November 29, 2003
MotherMary Margaret Virginia Dowdy1,2,3 b. February 17, 1921, d. November 8, 2002
     Russell Beverly White Jr. Russell Beverly White Jr. - Russell was born on March 16, 1947 and passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. Russell was a resident of Pembroke, Virginia at the time of his passing. He was a graduate of Giles High School.4 He was born on March 16, 1947 at Giles Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Janice Diane Merrix on February 12, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Russell Beverly White Jr. died on January 8, 2016 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 68.4

Family

Janice Diane Merrix
Marriage*He married Janice Diane Merrix on February 12, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Margaret Virginia White obituary.
  2. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Russell Beverly White, Sr. obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Russell Beverly White, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.