Oliver Burgess1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 14, 1893, d. November 28, 1969
     Oliver Burgess was buried at Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas.4,5 His Social Security Number was 454-62-7646.6 He was born on February 14, 1893 at Young Co., Texas.2,6,3,5 He married Beulah Lillian Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 13, 1913 at Young Co., Texas.1,7 Oliver Burgess died on November 28, 1969 at Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 76.8,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 243, Justice Precinct 2, Stephens Co., Texas2
1930Dwelling 112, District 2, Precinct 1, Throckmorton Co., Texas9
1940Dwelling 20, District 224-8, Precinct 4, Throckmorton Co., Texas10

Occupation

1920Farmer2
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Beulah Lillian Bradbury b. February 15, 1895, d. August 7, 1966
Marriage*Oliver Burgess married Beulah Lillian Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 13, 1913 at Young Co., Texas.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2870] Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=burgess&GSfn=oliver&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=61841728&CRid=1355651&df=all&
  5. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Beulah Lillian Burgess obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  13. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Clarence Goff Martin1,2,3

M, b. March 26, 1901, d. March 3, 1980
     Clarence Goff Martin was buried at Tonk Valley Cemetery, Young Co., Texas.1,2 His Social Security Number was 451-38-6660.4 He was born on March 26, 1901 at Stephens Co., Texas.1,4,2 He married Mabel Melvina Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 20, 1922 at Young Co., Texas.1,2,3,5 Clarence Goff Martin died on March 3, 1980 at Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 78.1,6,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 7, Precinct 2, Stephens Co., Texas7
1940Dwelling 30, District 119-5, Precinct 2, Jack Co., Texas8

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Mabel Melvina Bradbury b. January 30, 1906, d. May 17, 1962
Marriage*Clarence Goff Martin married Mabel Melvina Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 20, 1922 at Young Co., Texas.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2874] Tonk Valley Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=martin&GSfn=mabel&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=21278983&CRid=1232044&df=all&
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S6210] Unknown compiler, Texas, County Marriages, 1817-1965.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mrs. Goff Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vennie Elizabeth Board1,2,3

F, b. February 7, 1925, d. August 24, 2006
FatherAlvin Trigg Board1,4,5 b. March 30, 1891, d. July 5, 1948
MotherClaudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff1,4,5 b. October 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3581.6 Vennie Elizabeth Board was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 7, 1925 at West Virginia.1,6 She married George Harris Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 As of July 27, 1947,her married name was Peters. Vennie Elizabeth Board died on August 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 81.2,6 She Vennie Board Peters, 81, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006. Survivors include her husband, George Harris Peters, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Roseanna Peters, Floyd; grandchildren, Stacie Smith and husband Larry, Floyd, Sean Peters, Christiansburg; great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Peters; stepgreatgranddaughter, Amanda Smith; stepgreat-grandson, Larry Ray Smith; sister, Evie Wilson, Check. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 25, 2006.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 121, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

George Harris Peters b. August 12, 1922, d. September 14, 2006
Marriage*Vennie Elizabeth Board married George Harris Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Child
  • Donald Raye Peters2,7,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Vennie Board Peters obituary in the Aug 25, 2006 edition.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Board Wilson obituary in the Feb 11, 2016 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Harris Peters obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.

George Harris Peters1,2,3

M, b. August 12, 1922, d. September 14, 2006
FatherGeorge Jackson Peters1 b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
MotherAllie Lucy Janney1 b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
     George Harris Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 12, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Vennie Elizabeth Board, daughter of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 George Harris Peters died on September 14, 2006 at Virginia at age 84.3 He George Harris Peters, 84, of Floyd, left this earth Thursday, September 14, 2006. Although he leaves behind a sad family, we gladly rejoice as his wife, Vennie Board Peters, left three weeks earlier and are together again exploring the wonders of heaven. Their memories will live forever in the hearts of family and friends. Survivors include son, Donald and daughter-in-law Roseanna Peters of Floyd; granddaughter, Stacie and husband Larry Smith of Floyd; grandson, Sean Peters and fiancée, Carrie Roberts of Christiansburg; greatgranddaughter, Kaitlynn Peters of Floyd; stepgreat-grandson, Larry Ray Smith of Willis; stepgreatgranddaughter, Amanda Smith of Floyd; special future great-grandson, Daniel Roberts of Christiansburg; and a very special twin sister, Clarice Cole of Pilot. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the Calvary Baptist Church, Floyd, with the Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1400 Floyd Hwy. N, Floyd, Va. 24091. on September 15, 2006.3

Family

Vennie Elizabeth Board b. February 7, 1925, d. August 24, 2006
Marriage*He married Vennie Elizabeth Board, daughter of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Child
  • Donald Raye Peters2,3,5

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Vennie Board Peters obituary in the Aug 25, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Harris Peters obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
  4. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George Jackson Peters1,2

M, b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
     George Jackson Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on June 3, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 He married Allie Lucy Janney, daughter of George W. Janney and Ruth A. Smith, on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 George Jackson Peters died on November 6, 1951 at age 76.3,4

Family

Allie Lucy Janney b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
Marriage*He married Allie Lucy Janney, daughter of George W. Janney and Ruth A. Smith, on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  4. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ibra Guilliams death certificate.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Kyle Cole obituary in the Apr 2, 2007 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Peters Cole obituary in the Nov 25, 2014 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Allie Lucy Janney1

F, b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
FatherGeorge W. Janney b. January 27, 1849, d. September 12, 1914
MotherRuth A. Smith b. January 15, 1851, d. December 17, 1927
     Allie Lucy Janney was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on February 10, 1882 at Virginia.2,3 She married George Jackson Peters on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of December 21, 1898,her married name was Peters. Allie Lucy Janney died on May 21, 1965 at age 83.2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

George Jackson Peters b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
Marriage*Allie Lucy Janney married George Jackson Peters on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ibra Guilliams death certificate.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Kyle Cole obituary in the Apr 2, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Peters Cole obituary in the Nov 25, 2014 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Erslie William "Buddy" Vest1,2

M, b. June 21, 1921, d. February 24, 2001
FatherChester Washington Vest3,4,2 b. October 1, 1883, d. September 19, 1926
MotherNellie Mae/May Trump3,4,2 b. May 28, 1895, d. May 28, 1928
     Erslie William "Buddy" Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 227-12-2344.5 He was born on June 21, 1921 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,2 He married Ilene Ella Manning, daughter of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 Erslie William "Buddy" Vest died on February 24, 2001 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.1,5,8 He VEST, Erslie W., 79, of Copper Hill, passed away at his home, Saturday, February 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ilene Vest, Copper Hill; sons, Roger and Glenda Vest, Salem, Gerald and Carla Vest, Roanoke, Gilbert Vest, Copper Hill; daughters, Patricia and Robert Graham, Copper Hill, Joyce and Alan Buckner, Gainesville, Fla., Shirley and Ken Revoir, Copper Hill; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Shanks, Salem; and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 25, 2001.1

Family

Ilene Ella Manning b. January 17, 1925, d. March 15, 2021
Marriage*He married Ilene Ella Manning, daughter of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erslie W. Vest obituary in the Feb 25, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Edith Vest Shanks obituary in Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ilene Manning Vest Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 2021 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Joyce Gwynn Buckner obituary.

Ilene Ella Manning1,2,3,4

F, b. January 17, 1925, d. March 15, 2021
FatherWilliam Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning5,1,2,6,7 b. September 5, 1892, d. October 4, 1967
MotherHettie Ann Conner5,8,1,2,6,7 b. September 7, 1899, d. August 5, 1990
     Ilene Ella Manning was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 17, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married Erslie William "Buddy" Vest, son of Chester Washington Vest and Nellie Mae/May Trump, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of July 20, 1940,her married name was Vest. Ilene Ella Manning married Arthur Allen Conner, son of George Lewis Conner and Mary Della Moran, on April 11, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,9,10,4 As of April 11, 2007,her married name was Conner.9 Ilene Ella Manning died on March 15, 2021 at Virginia at age 96.4 She Ilene Manning Vest Conner, age 96, passed to her heavenly home on March 15, 2021. Many years ago, Ilene accepted Jesus as her Savior at Copperhill Church of the Brethren, where she sung in the choir and worked on Quilts at the church with the ladies' group. Ilene and her husband Erslie "Buddy" Vest treasured having family in their home for get-togethers and holiday celebrations. She was a wonderful cook and always loved to make delicious meals for their family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buddy; second husband, Arthur Conner; brother, Erslie Manning; daughter, Joyce Buckner, and son-in-law, Kenneth Revoir. Ilene leaves to cherish her memory her children, Roger (Glenda) Vest, Pat Graham, Shirley Revoir, Gerald (Carla) Vest, and Gilbert (Chucky) Vest; her brothers, Vester and Joseph Manning; grandchildren, Rhonda Nelson, Rebecca Hawley, Brian Vest, Melissa Adams, Rodney Vest, Jerald Vest, Debbie LaBosia Robin Conner, Mike Weaver, Paul Weaver, Angie Kendrick, Michelle Lucht, Christopher Buckner, Melissa Vaught, and Cary Guill; and step-grandson, Derek Sawyers. Ilene also had 17 great and 18 great great-grandchildren who she treasured. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. on March 17, 2021.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 163, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 30, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Erslie William "Buddy" Vest b. June 21, 1921, d. February 24, 2001
Marriage*Ilene Ella Manning married Erslie William "Buddy" Vest, son of Chester Washington Vest and Nellie Mae/May Trump, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Arthur Allen Conner b. August 18, 1924, d. April 13, 2020
Marriage*Ilene Ella Manning married Arthur Allen Conner, son of George Lewis Conner and Mary Della Moran, on April 11, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,9,10,4 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ilene Manning Vest Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 2021 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for William Carey V. Manning.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie C. Manning obituary in the Aug 6, 1990 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Arthur A. Conner obituary.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erslie W. Vest obituary in the Feb 25, 2001 edition.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Joyce Gwynn Buckner obituary.

Margaret "Peggy" Hall1

F, b. circa 1800
     Margaret "Peggy" Hall was born circa 1800 at Haywood Co., North Carolina.1,2 She married William M. Cole, son of David Cole and Rachel Thrash, in 1820.1 As of 1820,her married name was Cole.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 356, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1860Dwelling 562, Subdivision 33, Gilmer Co., Georgia3
1870Dwelling 942, Subdivision 55, Gilmer Co., GeorgiaEnumerated in the household of her widowed daughter Rachel Elizabeth Goldsmith4

Family

William M. Cole b. circa 1803
Marriage*Margaret "Peggy" Hall married William M. Cole, son of David Cole and Rachel Thrash, in 1820.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Bertha Mae Phillips1,2

F, b. September 10, 1899, d. April 23, 1980
FatherJohn W. Ross Phillips1 b. 1869, d. 1947
MotherPhoebe Matilda Roush1 b. 1877, d. 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 511-24-4634.3 Bertha Mae Phillips was buried at Coquille Pioneer Cemetery, Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon.4,5 She was born on September 10, 1899 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 19, 1899 and Brenda Williams and Sandra Haislip have a birth date of Aug 10, 1899, her obituary has Aug 10, 1899.6,3,1,2,5 She married John Carrington Williams Sr., son of Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams and Mary Jane Huffman, on June 29, 1919 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 As of June 29, 1919,her married name was Williams. Bertha Mae Phillips and John Carrington Williams Sr. were divorced on May 10, 1926 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 As of before 1930,her married name was Rust.7 Bertha Mae Phillips married William Rust before 1930.7 As of June 2, 1953,her married name was Hughes.5 Bertha Mae Phillips married William G. Hughes on June 2, 1953 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.6,4,5 Bertha Mae Phillips died on April 23, 1980 at Coos Bay, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 80.6,1,5 She Services for Bertha Mae Hughes, 80, Myrtle Point, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Coquille Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Sallee of the Arago Community Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery. Mrs. Hughes was born Aug. 10, 1899, at Nevada, Mo., and died April 23 in Coos Bay. She and William Hughes were married June 2, 1953, at Long Beach, Calif. They had lived at Arago for the past 12 years. Survivors include her widower, William G. of Arago; sons, John E. Williams of Coquille, Joseph R. Williams of Independence, Mo., and Bill G. Ruse of San Jose, Calif; daughters, Helen L. Youse of Seattle, Wash., and Maxine C. DeMeter of Livermore, Calif; sisters, Ann Simpson of Long Beach, and Ruth Ford of Long Beach; brother, John Phillips of Long Beach; 13 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. on April 25, 1980.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 253, District 165, Ward 5, Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri8
1930Dwelling 78, District 239, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri7
1940Dwelling 169, District 48-58, Washington Township, Jackson Co., Missouri9

Family 1

John Carrington Williams Sr. b. February 20, 1898, d. November 1, 1979
Marriage*Bertha Mae Phillips married John Carrington Williams Sr., son of Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams and Mary Jane Huffman, on June 29, 1919 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 
Divorce* Bertha Mae Phillips and John Carrington Williams Sr. were divorced on May 10, 1926 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 
Children

Family 2

William Rust b. circa 1900
Marriage*Bertha Mae Phillips married William Rust before 1930.7 

Family 3

William G. Hughes b. May, 1906, d. August, 1985
Marriage*Bertha Mae Phillips married William G. Hughes on June 2, 1953 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.6,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  2. [S1076] Sandra Kay Williams Haislip (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug, 2002.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4197] Coquille Pioneer Cemetery, Coos Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S10923] World, The, From the Bertha Mae Hughes obituary in the Apr 25, 1980 edition.
  6. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Edward Williams1,2,3,4

M, b. March 24, 1920, d. June 10, 1985
FatherJohn Carrington Williams Sr.1,5,3 b. February 20, 1898, d. November 1, 1979
MotherBertha Mae Phillips1,5,6,7 b. September 10, 1899, d. April 23, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 519-14-7695.8 John Edward Williams was born on March 24, 1920 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.2,4,9,8 He married Geneva Christine Huggins, daughter of Grover Howard Huggins and Leah Beatrice Alston, on April 3, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.1 John Edward Williams died on June 10, 1985 at Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 65.2,1,5,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 239, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri6

Family

Geneva Christine Huggins b. April 24, 1941, d. December 7, 2004
Marriage*John Edward Williams married Geneva Christine Huggins, daughter of Grover Howard Huggins and Leah Beatrice Alston, on April 3, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.1 
Children
  • Jay Carlton Williams1
  • Brenda Jean Williams1

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  2. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  3. [S1708] Central Virginian, The, From the John Carrington Williams Jr. obituary in the Jan 15, 2009 edition.
  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. [S1076] Sandra Kay Williams Haislip (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug, 2002.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S10923] World, The, From the Bertha Mae Hughes obituary in the Apr 25, 1980 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Helen Louise Williams1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 24, 1922, d. July 21, 2004
FatherJohn Carrington Williams Sr.2,3,6 b. February 20, 1898, d. November 1, 1979
MotherBertha Mae Phillips2,3,7,8 b. September 10, 1899, d. April 23, 1980
     Her married name was Duncan.8 Her married name was Gadke.8 Her Social Security Number was 493-14-8517.9 Helen Louise Williams married Unknown Duncan.8 Helen Louise Williams married Unknown Gadke.8 Helen Louise Williams was born on March 24, 1922 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,9,3,8,4 As of September 17, 1941,her married name was Grazda.10 She married Walter Edward Stanley Grazda on September 17, 1941 at Liberty, Clinton Co., Missouri.10 As of March 5, 1943,her married name was Youse.5 Helen Louise Williams married Jack Oliver Youse on March 5, 1943 at Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., Arkansas.3,5 Helen Louise Williams died on July 21, 2004 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 82.1,9 She Helen Louise Youse, born March 24, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri (note: should be Nevada, MO) died July 21, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Mother worked in retail sales throughout her professional life. She opened and managed sales in the original Butler Bros. department store at Northgate Mall in 1950. Her "on the mall" career continued at Fahey Brockman, Klopfensteins, Tall Shops and the Bon Marche until retirement in 1982. Helen is survived by her daughter; Sharon Youse and Sheila and (Bob) Erickson. She will be missed by her grandchildren; Eddie, Eben and Sheila Bland, Kim & (Travis) Gidner, and Lara & (Daron) Steffen. Helen (G.G.) has five great-grandchildren; Anthony, Dylan, Paige, Catrina, Shelby, and a brand new grandchild (due in February 2005). Mother had a "Green Thumb" and loved growing her "prized" vegetables and flowers. Her patience and talent for teaching her beloved parakeets to talk was a source of constant pleasure. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Acacia Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Seattle, WA. on July 25, 2004.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 239, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri11

Family 1

Unknown Duncan
Marriage*Helen Louise Williams married Unknown Duncan.8 

Family 2

Unknown Gadke
Marriage*Helen Louise Williams married Unknown Gadke.8 

Family 3

Walter Edward Stanley Grazda b. December 26, 1921, d. March 24, 1967
Marriage*Helen Louise Williams married Walter Edward Stanley Grazda on September 17, 1941 at Liberty, Clinton Co., Missouri.10 

Family 4

Jack Oliver Youse b. June 11, 1920, d. August 9, 1950
Marriage*Helen Louise Williams married Jack Oliver Youse on March 5, 1943 at Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., Arkansas.3,5 
Children
  • Sharon L. Youse1,3
  • Shelia Youse1,3

Citations

  1. [S574] Seattle Post-Intelligence, From the Helen Louise Youse obituary in the Jul 25, 2004 edition.
  2. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  3. [S1076] Sandra Kay Williams Haislip (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug, 2002.
  4. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  5. [S10325] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969.
  6. [S1708] Central Virginian, The, From the John Carrington Williams Jr. obituary in the Jan 15, 2009 edition.
  7. [S10923] World, The, From the Bertha Mae Hughes obituary in the Apr 25, 1980 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Robert Williams1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 11, 1924, d. August 27, 1997
FatherJohn Carrington Williams Sr.1,7,2,4 b. February 20, 1898, d. November 1, 1979
MotherBertha Mae Phillips7,4,8,9 b. September 10, 1899, d. April 23, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 494-20-8647.10 Joseph Robert Williams was born on September 11, 1924 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.7,10,4,5,11 He married Betty Ruth Battle on November 10, 1946 at Jackson Co., Missouri.7,12,6 Joseph Robert Williams died on August 27, 1997 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 72.7,10,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 239, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri8
1940Dwelling 169, District 48-58, Washington Township, Jackson Co., Missouri13

Family

Betty Ruth Battle b. January 8, 1927, d. December 20, 2002
Marriage*Joseph Robert Williams married Betty Ruth Battle on November 10, 1946 at Jackson Co., Missouri.7,12,6 
Children
  • Nancy Sue Williams7,12
  • David Timothy Williams7,12
  • Cynthia Louise Williams7,12
  • Sandra Kay Williams7,12

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  2. [S1708] Central Virginian, The, From the John Carrington Williams Jr. obituary in the Jan 15, 2009 edition.
  3. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S6351] Kansas City, Missouri Jackson County Clerk, Missouri, Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985.
  7. [S1076] Sandra Kay Williams Haislip (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug, 2002.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10923] World, The, From the Bertha Mae Hughes obituary in the Apr 25, 1980 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Betty R. Williams obituary in the Dec 22, 2002 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Geneva Christine Huggins1

F, b. April 24, 1941, d. December 7, 2004
FatherGrover Howard Huggins1 b. 1906, d. 1960
MotherLeah Beatrice Alston1 b. October 29, 1910, d. June 21, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 446-44-1505.2 Geneva Christine Huggins was born on April 24, 1941 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.2,1 She married John Edward Williams, son of John Carrington Williams Sr. and Bertha Mae Phillips, on April 3, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.1 As of April 3, 1962,her married name was Williams. Geneva Christine Huggins died on December 7, 2004 at Bandon, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 63.1,2

Family

John Edward Williams b. March 24, 1920, d. June 10, 1985
Marriage*She married John Edward Williams, son of John Carrington Williams Sr. and Bertha Mae Phillips, on April 3, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.1 
Children
  • Jay Carlton Williams1
  • Brenda Jean Williams1

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Grover Howard Huggins1

M, b. 1906, d. 1960
     Grover Howard Huggins was born in 1906. He married Leah Beatrice Alston on October 16, 1933 at Shamrock, Wheeler Co., Texas.1 Grover Howard Huggins died in 1960.

Family

Leah Beatrice Alston b. October 29, 1910, d. June 21, 1980
Marriage*He married Leah Beatrice Alston on October 16, 1933 at Shamrock, Wheeler Co., Texas.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.

Brenda Kay Presnell1,2

F, b. September 9, 1944, d. July 10, 2009
FatherAlbert Haze Presnell1,2,3 b. December 7, 1898, d. February 4, 1957
MotherMary Virginia "June" Roop1,2,3 b. June 11, 1926, d. July 10, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 299-38-8124.4 Brenda Kay Presnell was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She Brenda Kay Presnell Fix, 64, of Warren, PA formerly of Gatewood and Beckley, WV died on Friday, July 10, 2009 her at home. Born September 09, 1944 at Elkton, MD she was the daughter of the late Albert Haze and Mary June Roop Presnell. Survivors include four sons, Charles Lee Daniel of Maryland, Timothy Lane Daniel of Maryland, Mathew Wayne Daniel of West Virginia and Albert Haze Daniel of Maryland; one daughter, Theresa Lynn Garvin of West Virginia; two sisters, Carol McKenzie and Betty Presnell both of Warren, PA; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Graveside rites and committal service will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Rt. 1 Fayetteville on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jessie Parker officiating. Burial will follow.2 Her married name was Daniel.2 Her married name was Fix.2 She married Unknown Daniel.2 Brenda Kay Presnell married Unknown Fix.2,3 Brenda Kay Presnell was born on September 9, 1944 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.2,4 She died on July 10, 2009 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.2

Family 1

Unknown Fix
Marriage*She married Unknown Fix.2,3 

Family 2

Unknown Daniel
Marriage*Brenda Kay Presnell married Unknown Daniel.2 
Children
  • Charles Lee Daniel2
  • Timothy Lane Daniel2
  • Mathew Wayne Daniel2
  • Albert Haze Daniel2
  • Theresa Lynn Daniel2

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Albert Haze Presnell obituary in the Feb 4, 1957 edition.
  2. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Brenda Kay Presnell Fix obituary.
  3. [S9828] Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc., online www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com, From the Alberta C. McKenzie obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Hassell Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 17, 1916, d. September 30, 2000
FatherJohn Henry "Dump" Yeatts1,6,7,3,5,8 b. October 12, 1870, d. June 30, 1967
MotherEdna Roena Reynolds1,6,7,3,5,8 b. April 27, 1880, d. December 4, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 225-05-7468.9 John Hassell Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.2 He On September 30, 2000 the passing of a generation of Blue Ridge memories occurred in Prattville, Alabama. With a final sigh and a parting breath the existence we knew as John Hassell Yeatts ended. The community of Mayberry, not the fictionalized TV community, the real Mayberry located at Mile Post 181 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, had lost a special native son. A writer and a storyteller, his recollections of the construction of the Dan River Gorge dams enabled one to almost hear the bray of mules and the roar of dynamite on the depression era project. Listening to him tell of the Mayberry of his youth, one was transported back to a time of small mountain cottages with rose trellises and people who through their sheer goodness would forever imprint themselves into the memories of a small mountain boy. John Hassell Yeatts recalled those days of his childhood with a love for a place and the people he once knew as only an old man looking back can do. It was a time of gristmills and wagon roads and buckwheat fields and for those who lived there and knew the people, it carved a place in the heart that would never fade away. Born and raised in Mayberry, John left home to seek his fortune. In the 1950s, his travels led him to spearheading the effort in Virginia to quickly distribute the life saving Polio vaccine recently created by Dr. Jonas Salk. After his retirement in 1980 from the Alabama Department of Mental Health, he spent his summer leisure rambling over those gentle hills of Mayberry and remembering the people and places he had loved as a youth. Some of those memories are recorded in the books he authored; Remembering Old Mayberry, Tracks Across The Blue Ridge and The Legend of the Mourning Spring. As a youth, in the 1930's, he was a vocal advocate to save a dilapidated old gristmill in danger of demolition. His compassionate cries for preservation and restoration were heard and his efforts, along with those of many others, resulted in the preservation of what is today, the most photographed site in the National Park system, Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mabry Mill was just up the road from Mayberry and John could not bear to see it torn down to make way for the Blue Ridge Parkway which was then under construction. Today his efforts to save Mabry Mill are all but forgotten, but I for one will never see a photograph of that timeless old mill with its wheel still slowly turning without seeing the face of John Hassell Yeatts. I'll never stand in the grass beside the Parkway and watch while tourists take photos and children play along the raceway without thinking of a barefooted mountain boy who left his mark and will forever be romping through the fields of Mayberry and playing in the raceways at Ed Mabry's old mill. The life and stories of John Hassell Yeatts will forever serve as a reminder of a mountain Camelot and the special people who once lingered there. His vision for a dilapidated old gristmill will capture the imaginations of millions of Blue Ridge visitors for generations to come as they gaze at this picturesque scene and get a glimpse of the past, as John Hassell Yeatts once knew it. His legacy is one of love for a place and the people he knew there and through his efforts future generations will know them too. No matter where his travels took him, he lived his life by setting his course on a horizon that always ended at Mayberry. His final journey was no different; it brought him home to the Yeatts Family Cemetery in Mayberry. There beside his brother, Coy Oliver Yeatts, his father, John Henry Yeatts, and other family members, he'll spend eternity overlooking Kettle Hollow and the playgrounds of his youth; there is nowhere he'd rather be.4 He was born on February 17, 1916 at Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.9,3 He married Virginia Christain on May 8, 1941 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,2 John Hassell Yeatts died on September 30, 2000 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, at age 84.9,2 He YEATTS, John Hassell, 84, a resident of Prattville, Ala., died on Saturday, September 30, 2000, at a hospital in Montgomery, Ala. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2000, at 2 p.m., from Mayberry Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Rob Childress and Reverend Henry Horton officiating. Burial will follow at the Yeatts' Family Cemetery, with Moody's Funeral Home directing. Mr. Yeatts was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during World War II. He was also a published writer of mountain lore. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vera Stanley. He is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Christian Yeatts, Prattville, Ala; two sisters, Laura King, Madison, Wis. and Ilene Horton, Dublin, Va; and several nieces and nephews. on October 4, 2000.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 6, District 125, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 9, District 2, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 176, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8

Family

Virginia Christain
Marriage*John Hassell Yeatts married Virginia Christain on May 8, 1941 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Yeatts Stanley obituary in the Aug 24, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Hassell Yeatts obituary in the Oct 4, 2000 edition.
  3. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S604] The Mountain Laurel - Mountain Memories, online http://www.mtnlaurel.com/memories/john_hassell_yeatts.htm
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Yeatts Hopkins obituary in the May 4, 1995 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Audrey Easter/Ester Mills1,2

F, b. March 28, 1932, d. October 11, 1974
     Audrey Easter/Ester Mills was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-46-4703.5 She was born on March 28, 1932 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,3,5,4 As of March 2, 1949,her married name was Roop.1 She married Phillip Frank Roop, son of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart, on March 2, 1949 at Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1 Audrey Easter/Ester Mills and Phillip Frank Roop were divorced on September 10, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Audrey Easter/Ester Mills died on October 11, 1974 at Melbane, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 42.3,4

Family

Phillip Frank Roop b. September 5, 1921, d. June 25, 2005
Marriage*She married Phillip Frank Roop, son of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart, on March 2, 1949 at Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Audrey Easter/Ester Mills and Phillip Frank Roop were divorced on September 10, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roop-Carter marriage record.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5719] Belmont Community Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Vern Roop obituary in the Dec 30, 2009 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phillip Frank Roop obituary in the Jun 26, 2005 edition.

Coy Oliver Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 26, 1899, d. June 28, 1984
FatherJohn Henry "Dump" Yeatts6,7,8,1,9,4,10 b. October 12, 1870, d. June 30, 1967
MotherEdna Roena Reynolds6,7,8,1,9,4,10 b. April 27, 1880, d. December 4, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 226-42-0302.11 Coy Oliver Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,4,12 He From the "Mountain Laurel" Let me tell you about my trip down to Kibler Valley with Mr. Coy Yeatts. We were going to visit Mr. Will Barnard, a boyhood buddy of Mr. Coy's and a long time friend of mine. Mr. Coy is 84 years old and Mr. Will is 88. I picked up Mr. Coy at Mayberry shortly after 10:00 am on a pretty Saturday morning. We went down Squirrel Spur (St. Rd. 614) to the foot of the mountain and cut back to our left on State Road 631. Mr. Coy pointed out paths that were once roads leading to the high hollows and ridge tops around the Bell Spur community. He remembered traveling over most of them but now they are hardly recognizable paths. He told of making a wagon trip down one with his dad when he was just a boy. All along the way he pointed out old homesites and points of interest. By the time we turned left onto Kibler Valley Road, (State Road 648) I had gained considerable knowledge of this area's past. "Kibler" is a beautiful little valley with the Dan River running through it and steep mountains rising all around. The road, river, meadows and woodlands all share the valley floor. It is a beautiful timeless place where trout fishing and kayak races are annual events. The road wound alongside the river as we made our way on to Mr. Will's. In the early part of this century there was a railroad spur here. It was a spur of the railroad line in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, 14 miles away. There was a large timber operation in this area then and the primary purpose of the railroad was hauling lumber but many a passenger rode the now vanished rails. As I drive through the valley today, I can almost see the little, narrow-gauge locomotive chugging through a riverside meadow with a plume of steel gray smoke rolling back across its cars. What a picturesque sight it must have been. We found Mr. Will taking a nap on his wide front porch. The house is shaded by large trees in the front yard and huge boxwoods line both sides of the walkway leading to the porch. Mr. Will's great grandfather built the house and it has been the Barnard family home for almost 200 years. Mr. Will was born and raised here. His son, Bill, operates the store across the road from the house. Mr. Will woke up by the time we started up the porch steps and invited us to take a seat. Mr. Will and Mr. Coy reminisced about the time a circus came to Kibler. Mr. Will was 13 at the time and Mr. Coy was 9. Mr. Coy and his mother had walked to Kibler via a foot trail down the steep mountainside from Mayberry. They spent the night with Mr. Will's family. Mr. Coy's father joined them the next day. Circus day! Mr. Will and Mr. Coy told of lions, tigers and elephants, all at the circus and from the way they described it, the excitement of it hasn't worn off any since 1908. Mr. Coy told of watching Mr. Will swim the river to check a trap while the boys on the bank threw green apples in the river for him to catch in his mouth. Mr. Coy said that after he got home he learned to swim by moving like he'd seen Mr. Will move in the water. Mrs. Barnard invited me in to meet her mother, 93 year old Mrs. Ella Collins, while Mr. Coy stepped over to the store. Mr. Will showed me a beautifully intricate drawing of the Barnard Family Tree. It was drawn by a traveler who traded it for his lodging one night many years ago, before Mr. Will was born. We said our farewells and Mr. Coy and I left Mr. Will and drove up to the end of the road. The Kibler Road dead ends at the hydro-electric plant built by the City of Danville, Virginia in the 1930's. The plant is still in use today and the small settlement at the end of the road are the homes of plant employees. This area is so beautiful you have to see it to appreciate it. As we were heading up the road, Mr. Coy said, "Open up that bag there (pointing at the brown grocery bag he'd brought from the store) and get you one. I bought you something." I reached my hand in the bag and felt onions. Mr. Coy said, "Go ahead and get you one. Don't you like onions?" I said, "Yes sir, I do, but I don't think I'm man enough to eat 'em like that." He looked at me a moment and his eyes twinkled and he said, "Reach down in the bottom of the bag. There's a fig bar. You like fig bars, don't you?" "Yes sir," I replied. As we quietly ate our fig bars, I realized I'd just been treated to a sample of one of Mr. Coy's sly practical jokes. Neither of us said anything, no need to, but we each chuckled to ourselves as we rode on. On the way home we stopped at Mr. Adam Clement's and inquired if he had any honey for sale. Mr. Coy and he were old friends and soon three quarts of honey were found. One quart for me and two for Mr. Coy. Mr. Coy sat in the car while Mr. Clement's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Clement brought him a spoon to sample the honey before a deal was made. I figured it must have been good honey when Mr. Coy said if I didn't want my quart, he'd take it. Mr. Coy's been eating honey all his life and I figured he knew good honey from bad. Sure enough, that quart of honey went twice as fast as usual on our table. Everybody in the family loved it. From there we came back up Squirrel Spur (614) to Mayberry. We'd only been gone a few hours but they were hours of fun for me. He was born on April 26, 1899 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.11,1,2,4,5 He married Mary Lee Agee, daughter of Eden William Agee and Annie Cock, on December 27, 1922.1,3 Coy Oliver Yeatts died on June 28, 1984 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 85.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 169, District 58, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 108, District 74, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 6, District 125, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 16, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 179, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Farmer13
1940Merchant and farmer14

Family

Mary Lee Agee b. October 14, 1902, d. September 16, 1959
Marriage*Coy Oliver Yeatts married Mary Lee Agee, daughter of Eden William Agee and Annie Cock, on December 27, 1922.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coy Lee Yeatts obituary in the Jul 11, 2008 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Yeatts Stanley obituary in the Aug 24, 2000 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7187] Aaron McAlexander, The Last One Leaving Mayberry, an Appalachian Anthology.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.