Richard Edward Mays1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 22, 1936, d. May 22, 2002
     Richard Edward Mays was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 230-42-7268.4 He was born on May 22, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Carolyn Gladys Cox, daughter of Hildred Augusta Cox and Gladys Virginia Smith, on September 2, 1960 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Richard Edward Mays died on May 22, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.1,2,4,7,6 He MAYS, Richard Edward, 66, of Moneta, died on his birthday, Wednesday, May 22, 2002. He was a loving father and a great host to his many friends. He was retired from Overnite Transportation with 20 years service. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Cox Mays; two sons, Brian Mays of Wirtz and David Mays of Union Hall; two brothers, Daniel B. Mays of Taylorsville, N.C. and Wayne G. Lawhorne of Vinton; three nieces also survive. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 23, 2002.2

Family

Carolyn Gladys Cox
Marriage*He married Carolyn Gladys Cox, daughter of Hildred Augusta Cox and Gladys Virginia Smith, on September 2, 1960 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Brian Mays2
  • David Mays2

Citations

  1. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Edward Mays obituary in the May 23, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Greer Mott1,2,3

M, b. February 26, 1948, d. May 27, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 450-90-3673.3 Charles Greer Mott was born on February 26, 1948 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.2,3,4 He married Diane Ruth Phillips, daughter of Henry William Phillips and Laura Emma Smith, on April 5, 1977 at Harris Co., Texas.1 Charles Greer Mott died on May 27, 1994 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 46.3,5

Family

Diane Ruth Phillips
Marriage*He married Diane Ruth Phillips, daughter of Henry William Phillips and Laura Emma Smith, on April 5, 1977 at Harris Co., Texas.1 

Citations

  1. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  2. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

Herbert Franklin Meeks1,2,3,4

M, b. January 18, 1921, d. November 16, 2005
     Herbert Franklin Meeks was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 230-01-5349.3 He was born on January 18, 1921 at Boston, Massachusetts.2,3,4,5 He married Christine Hundley Smith, daughter of Clarence Leslie Smith and Maude Ruth Shomo, on October 2, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.1 Herbert Franklin Meeks died on November 16, 2005 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,3,6,5 He Herbert Franklin Meeks died at Halifax Regional Hospital Nov. 16, 2005. He was born in Boston, Mass., Jan. 18, 1921, to Thomas J. and Eleanor E. Meeks. He grew up the son of two ministers in the Salvation Army Ministry. He is survived by his daughter, Donna L. Meeks; granddaughter, Christine Lena Kennon and grandson, Joshua Robert Kennon. Also, he is survived by his brother, Roy E. Meeks; and sisters, Frances Ragan, Ruth F. Wieting and Violet Bradford. Mr. Meeks married the late, Christine Hundley Smith in 1942 and had one daughter, Donna Leigh. Mr. Meeks was a World War II veteran in the Naval branch of service to his country. He lived in Virginia Beach most of his life. He was a recent resident of South Boston, Va., in the area where his daughter and grandchildren reside. Mr. Meeks was an apprentice/machinist in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. After retirement he was self employed and enjoyed woodworking both as a living and a hobby. The family would like to encourage all who read this that we were not made for time but for eternity as we celebrate his homecoming today. Memorial services will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Norfolk chapel, followed by graveside service to celebrate his entrance to heaven. on November 18, 2005.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 52, District 115-91, Norfolk, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Navy yard machinist7

Family

Christine Hundley Smith b. November 12, 1925, d. February 8, 1975
Marriage*Herbert Franklin Meeks married Christine Hundley Smith, daughter of Clarence Leslie Smith and Maude Ruth Shomo, on October 2, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.1 
Child
  • Donna Leigh Meeks2

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Herbert Franklin Meeks obituary in the Nov 18, 2005 edition.
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rev. William Bryan Hall1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 3, 1945, d. February 16, 2009
FatherWilliam Houston "Kinky" Hall1,2,3 b. June 9, 1913, d. September 24, 1989
MotherSybil Laura Lawler1,2,3 b. June 21, 1914, d. November 14, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 231-58-3414.8 Rev. William Bryan Hall was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 He Rev. William Bryan "Bud" Hall, 64, of 516 Sunnybrook Road, Fairfield, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2009 at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Va. Born February 3, 1945, in Clifton Forge, Va., he was a son of the late William Houston "Kinkie" Hall and Sybil Lawler Hall. He was a 1963 graduate of Clifton Forge High School and received a bachelor of theology in 1979 from Hyles Anderson College in Hammond, Ind. He was currently pastor of Faith Mountain Baptist Church in Lexington, Va., having served there for 10 years, and was formerly pastor of Peoples Baptist Church in Mansfield, Ohio, and Deerfield Baptist Church in Deerfield. He was also employed by Lawrence Transportation Systems in Roanoke for 11 years and was part owner of Hall Transfer and Storage in Clifton Forge, which was the family business. He was an avid UVA fan. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Capps Hall, of Fairfield; three children, Christopher B. Hall and fiance, Susan Cahoon, of Clifton Forge, Shannon H. McGhee and husband, Matt, of Moneta, and Matthew H. Hall and wife, Tracey, of Warm Springs; a sister, Victoria H. Broughman and husband, Sonny, of Richmond; two brothers, John L. "Gemmer" Hall and wife, Kim, of Eagle Rock, and Gregory L. Hall and wife, Sheryl, of Fincastle; six grandchildren, Tori Shlanta, Alyssa McGhee, Kylee Hall, Kenzie Hall, Nicole Broughfman, and Taylor Broughfman; his mother-in-law, Elsie Capps, of Clifton Forge; brother-in-law, Benny Capps and wife, Sandra, of Covington; sister-in-law, Geneva Welch and husband, Roger, of Flint Hill; and nieces and nephews, Lance Broughman, Jennifer Aghazadeh, John Hall, Nathan Hall, Jason Miller, Jayson Capps, Ryan Welch, and Courtney Harrington. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge.3 He was born on February 3, 1945 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4,6,8 He married Nancy Joyce Capps on September 7, 1963 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3,5 Rev. William Bryan Hall died on February 16, 2009 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 64.3,4,7,8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 136, District 105-1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Family

Nancy Joyce Capps
Marriage*Rev. William Bryan Hall married Nancy Joyce Capps on September 7, 1963 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3,5 
Children
  • Kimberly Shannon Hall3
  • Christopher Bryan Hall3,9
  • Matthew Huston Hall3

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Houston Hall obituary in the Sep 26, 1989 edition.
  3. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the William Bryan Hall obituary.
  4. [S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.