Cora Evelyn Bowman1,2,3

F, b. June 14, 1931, d. November 13, 2022
     Cora Evelyn Bowman was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She Evelyn Bowman Conner, 91 of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, november 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Elsie Bowman, and all of her brothers and sisters. Evelyn is fondly remembered as a woman who kept herself busy, never slowing down she was always doing something whether it was at work, working around the house or planting and tending to her garden. She loved her family, especially when the grandchildren and later when great grandchildren and great great grandchildren came into her life. Her other love was her favorite lunch, a Roanoke Weiner Stand hotdog. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Howard Wesley Conner, children, Diane Cox and husband Tommy, and Mike Conner; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Rest Vale Cemetery with Rev. Todd Reed officiating.2  She was born on June 14, 1931 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Howard Wesley Conner, son of John Willard Conner and Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, on July 16, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 As of July 16, 1960,her married name was Conner.1 Cora Evelyn Bowman married Howard Wesley Conner, son of John Willard Conner and Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, on May 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Cora Evelyn Bowman died on November 13, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.2

Family

Howard Wesley Conner
Marriage*She married Howard Wesley Conner, son of John Willard Conner and Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, on July 16, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 
Marriage Cora Evelyn Bowman married Howard Wesley Conner, son of John Willard Conner and Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, on May 16, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Child
  • Michael Wayne "Mike" Conner4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Evelyn Bowman Conner obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Jackson Preston "Jackie" Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 10, 1902, d. October 11, 1939
FatherJohn Hiram Walters Conner2,3,6,7,5 b. July 18, 1852, d. May 31, 1929
MotherSarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings2,3,6,7,5 b. September 5, 1860, d. January 7, 1937
     Jackson Preston "Jackie" Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on August 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 He married Della Florence Smith, daughter of George Leonard Smith and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on April 10, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2,3 Jackson Preston "Jackie" Conner died on October 11, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.1,3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 10, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 74, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 43, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farmer9

Family

Della Florence Smith b. November 24, 1904, d. March 30, 1999
Marriage*Jackson Preston "Jackie" Conner married Della Florence Smith, daughter of George Leonard Smith and Melhatty Bell "Hattie" Wimmer, on April 10, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Mobie Conner Barlow obituary in the Dec 23, 2009 edition.
  5. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Jackie Preston Conner death certificate.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Florence Mabry obituary in the Apr 2, 1999 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S39] Penny Barlow Saunders, Conner Research Papers of Penny Barlow Saunders.
  11. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.

Ida Lee Clower1,2

F, b. January 21, 1905, d. April 4, 1959
FatherJohn Henry Clower3,1,2,4,5 b. July 1, 1860, d. May 21, 1937
MotherEliza Lee Conner3,1,2,4,5 b. February 25, 1869, d. October 23, 1923
     Ida Lee Clower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 21, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of December 23, 1924,her married name was King.5 She married Scott Miller King on December 23, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Ida Lee Clower and Scott Miller King were divorced before 1937.4 As of February 2, 1937,her married name was Heslip.2 Ida Lee Clower married Joseph Henry Heslip on February 2, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Ida Lee Clower and Joseph Henry Heslip were divorced on March 23, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 As of October 14, 1946,her married name was Heslep.2 Ida Lee Clower married Harry Bauer Heslep on October 14, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 Ida Lee Clower died on April 4, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 5, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 212, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 197, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Scott Miller King b. August 18, 1900, d. November 21, 1941
Marriage*Ida Lee Clower married Scott Miller King on December 23, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Ida Lee Clower and Scott Miller King were divorced before 1937.4 
Child

Family 2

Joseph Henry Heslip b. circa 1901
Marriage*Ida Lee Clower married Joseph Henry Heslip on February 2, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Ida Lee Clower and Joseph Henry Heslip were divorced on March 23, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 

Family 3

Harry Bauer Heslep b. December 10, 1907, d. August 23, 1969
Marriage*Ida Lee Clower married Harry Bauer Heslep on October 14, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Camma Jane Clower1

F, b. March 21, 1898, d. June 14, 1964
FatherJohn Henry Clower2,3,1 b. July 1, 1860, d. May 21, 1937
MotherEliza Lee Conner2,3,1 b. February 25, 1869, d. October 23, 1923
     Camma Jane Clower was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on March 21, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1925,her married name was Johnson.4 She married Giles William Johnson circa 1925.4 Camma Jane Clower died on June 14, 1964 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 66.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 5, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 212, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 24, District 27, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 46, District 24-36, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia5

Family

Giles William Johnson b. July 19, 1893, d. November, 1973
Marriage*Camma Jane Clower married Giles William Johnson circa 1925.4 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Camma Jane Johnson death certificate.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Giles William Johnson1,2

M, b. July 19, 1893, d. November, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 236-10-3582.3 Giles William Johnson was born on July 19, 1893 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Camma Jane Clower, daughter of John Henry Clower and Eliza Lee Conner, circa 1925.4 Giles William Johnson died in November, 1973 at Berkeley Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 24, District 27, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 46, District 24-36, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1930Mine repairman4
1940Coal mine brakeman5

Family

Camma Jane Clower b. March 21, 1898, d. June 14, 1964
Marriage*Giles William Johnson married Camma Jane Clower, daughter of John Henry Clower and Eliza Lee Conner, circa 1925.4 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Walter Raleigh West1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 1, 1873, d. July 20, 1947
FatherJohn Thrash West6,1,2,4 b. May 10, 1825, d. September 27, 1909
MotherLydia Light6,2,4 b. March 10, 1833, d. January 29, 1884
     Walter Raleigh West was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 199 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.5 He was born on March 1, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Mar 1, 1874.6,3,4,5 He married Cammie Tazwell Price circa 1897.7,4 Walter Raleigh West died on July 20, 1947 at Axton, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 74.4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 83, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 100, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 82, District 103, Ward 1, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma7
1920Dwelling 94, District 112, Leatherwood, Henry Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 163, District 7, Leatherwood, Henry Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 152, District 45-7, Leatherwood, Henry Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1910Livery stable owner7
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Cammie Tazwell Price b. December 21, 1874, d. April 7, 1947
Marriage*Walter Raleigh West married Cammie Tazwell Price circa 1897.7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1020] Will of John T West, Sr.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S4616] Oakwood Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S34] Library of Virginia at Richmond, Birth Register for Floyd County, 1853-1873.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Aaron Otey1,2,3,4

M, b. March 11, 1851, d. December 4, 1935
FatherSamuel Otey1 b. circa 1799, d. before June 29, 1860
MotherNancy Ann Conner1 b. circa 1816
     Aaron Otey was buried at White Hall Cemetery, White Hall Township, Greene Co., Illinois.3,4,5 He was born on March 11, 1851 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 He married Nancy Bashore circa 1873.6 Aaron Otey died on December 4, 1935 at Walkerville, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 84.3,4,5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 286, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 201, District 90, Greene Co., Illinois7
1900Dwelling 202, District 29, Walkerville, Greene Co., Illinois8
1910Dwelling 87, District 42, Walkerville, Greene Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 109, District 53, Walkerville, Greene Co., Illinois9
1930Dwelling 17, District 18, Walkerville, Greene Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of his son Clevlie10

Occupation

1880Farmer7
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer9

Family

Nancy Bashore b. March 30, 1853, d. April 16, 1919
Marriage*Aaron Otey married Nancy Bashore circa 1873.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S115] White Hall Register-Republican, From the Daniel Otey obituary in a Sep, 1929 edition.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1057] Greene County Illinois Cemetery Records, online http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eilmaga/greene/cemeteries/1_cem_list.html
  4. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  5. [S3377] White Hall Cemetery, Greene Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  12. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  13. [S11158] Alton Evening Telegraph, From the Ellen Florence Kinser obituary in the Aug 20, 1945 edition.
  14. [S12225] St. Louis Republic, The, From the Hubbard-Otey marriage announcement in the Sep 29, 1902 edition.

Alma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff1

F, b. June 7, 1881, d. June 24, 1951
FatherCharles A. Poff2,3,4 b. February, 1849, d. before April 27, 1910
MotherSalome Catherine "Kate" Hall5,2,3,4 b. May 25, 1846, d. July 14, 1932
     Alma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 She was born on June 7, 1881 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2,4 As of October 26, 1899,her married name was Hall.3 She married Alonza Aaron Hall on October 26, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,3,4 Alma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff died on June 24, 1951 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 70.6,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 355, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 152, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 317, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 148, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Alonza Aaron Hall b. October 9, 1875, d. March 30, 1943
Marriage*Alma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff married Alonza Aaron Hall on October 26, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen H. Rushbrooke obituary in the Nov 20, 1996 edition.
  2. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Clyde Hall death certificate.
  11. [S1687] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 1, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1918 - Aug 1, 1919.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Toy Roy Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1907, d. November 15, 1971
FatherJohn Hiram Walters Conner5,2,6,3,4 b. July 18, 1852, d. May 31, 1929
MotherSarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings5,2,6,3,7,4 b. September 5, 1860, d. January 7, 1937
     Toy Roy Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 235-10-7176.8 He married Mary L. Mooney, daughter of Bubley Jackson "B. J." Mooney and Armentia Jane Dale.1,2,4 Toy Roy Conner was born on August 21, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5,1,2,4 He died on November 15, 1971 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 64.5,1,2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 10, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 74, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 18, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Produce huckster7

Family

Mary L. Mooney b. May 6, 1913, d. March 15, 1982
Marriage*Toy Roy Conner married Mary L. Mooney, daughter of Bubley Jackson "B. J." Mooney and Armentia Jane Dale.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S39] Penny Barlow Saunders, Conner Research Papers of Penny Barlow Saunders.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arnita Elizabeth Furrow1,2,3,4

F, b. October 9, 1924, d. March 12, 2015
FatherWilliam Eldridge Furrow5,6,2,7,4,8,9 b. September 15, 1895, d. March 11, 1971
MotherNellie Lee Wray5,6,2,7,4,8,9 b. October 24, 1896, d. May 27, 1987
     Arnita Elizabeth Furrow was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,10 She was born on October 9, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,3 She married Robert Boone "Bob" Mason on December 12, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11,6,2,4,8 As of December 12, 1945,her married name was Mason.4 Arnita Elizabeth Furrow died on March 12, 2015 at Virginia at age 90.2 She Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason, 90, of Callaway, Va., died on Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Eldridge and Nellie Wray Furrow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Mason; brother and sister-in-law, Stafford and Bertha Furrow; brother-in-law, Duke Motley; sister-in-law, Phyllis Furrow; daughter-in-law, Rose Mary Mason; and son-in-law, Kenneth Altice. Surviving are her children, Ann Altice of Glade Hill, George and Ellen Mason of Waynesboro, Pa., Cecil and Joyce Mason of Rocky Mount, Bill and Mildred Mason, Nathan and Marjorie Mason, all of Callaway; grandchildren, Gail and Daren Jones, Douglas and Becky Mason, Dean and Sheila Mason, Lana and Joshua Bauman, Andy and Jennifer Mason, Deanna and Frederick Tembo, Kristi Altice, Dale and Jessica Mason, Brian and Carrie Mason, Melanie Mason, Daryl and Emily Mason, Lance Mason and fianc‚e, Rebecca King, and Lavern and Rachel Mason; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Maymon Furrow, Glenn and Lorene Furrow; sister, Bevelene Motley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. We the family would like to express our appreciation to each and everyone for every act of kindness shown during her accident and illness especially Trinity Mission for their amazing care. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. on March 14, 2015.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 164, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family

Robert Boone "Bob" Mason b. July 27, 1909, d. May 14, 2004
Marriage*Arnita Elizabeth Furrow married Robert Boone "Bob" Mason on December 12, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11,6,2,4,8 
Children
  • Alie Ann Mason12,1,2,4
  • George Edward Mason1,2
  • Cecil Rhodes Mason1,2,4
  • William Hampton "Bill" Mason1,2,4
  • Nathan Hale Mason1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Boone Mason obituary in the May 16, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason obituary in the Mar 14, 2015 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wray Furrow obituary in the May 28, 1987 edition.
  9. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Bevelene Furrow Motley obituary.
  10. [S3643] Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  12. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

William Stafford Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 25, 1926, d. August 24, 2008
FatherWilliam Eldridge Furrow7,8,9,10,11,5,12,13 b. September 15, 1895, d. March 11, 1971
MotherNellie Lee Wray7,8,9,10,11,5,12,13 b. October 24, 1896, d. May 27, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 226-32-2562.14 William Stafford Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,15 He was born on April 25, 1926 at Southampton Co., Virginia.14,5,6,16,15 He married Bertha Irene Whitlow on July 7, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 William Stafford Furrow died on August 24, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,14,17,15 He William Stafford Furrow, 82, of Trinity Mission in Rocky Mount, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Furrow; children and their spouses, Patsy and James Caldwell, Wray and Brenda Furrow, Sandra and Joe Blackstock, Goldie and Andy Potter, Calvin and Cindy Furrow; grandchildren, Greg and Whitney Harmon, Brad Harmon, Tony and Loretta Furrow, Jeff Furrow and Sylvia Scott, Cindy and Jason Markham, Amber Potter, Cody Furrow; stepgrandchildren, Kasey Preston, Tiffany and Tommy Allen, Nikki and Brad Custer; four great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Arnita Mason, Bevelene Motley, Glen and Lorene Furrow, Maymon and Phyllis Furrow; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family extends a special thank you to the management and staff of Trinity Mission for their care and concern of Mr. Furrow. on August 25, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 164, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Family

Bertha Irene Whitlow b. June 15, 1925, d. April 21, 2010
Marriage*William Stafford Furrow married Bertha Irene Whitlow on July 7, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 
Children
  • Patsy Juanita "Pat" Furrow3,4,5
  • Carlton Wray Furrow3,4,5
  • Sandra Gail Furrow3,4,5
  • Goldie Lee Furrow3,4,5
  • Claude Calvin Furrow3,4,5

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Stafford Furrow obituary in the Aug 25, 2008 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Whitlow Furrow obituary in the Apr 23, 2010 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason obituary in the Mar 14, 2015 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Wray Furrow obituary in the Jun 12, 2018 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wray Furrow obituary in the May 28, 1987 edition.
  13. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Bevelene Furrow Motley obituary.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bevelene Lee Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 25, 1928, d. February 21, 2019
FatherWilliam Eldridge Furrow1,7,8,4,9,10,11,6 b. September 15, 1895, d. March 11, 1971
MotherNellie Lee Wray1,7,8,4,9,10,11,6 b. October 24, 1896, d. May 27, 1987
     Bevelene Lee Furrow Bevelene Furrow Motley, age 90, of 796 Motley Rd. Chatham, VA, entered into rest on February 21, 2019 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. She was born on February 25, 1928, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Eldridge Furrow and the late Nellie Wray Furrow. She was married to the late Duke S. Moltey. She was a member of Mill Creek Community Church. She is survived by one son, Byron (Janice) Motley; and several nieces and nephew. The family would like to thank her special caregiver, Leigh Creasy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Galen Motley; brothers, Stafford Furrow, Maymon Furrow, and Glenn Furrow; and a sister, Arnita F. Mason. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Burial Park.6 She was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,3 She was born on February 25, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 She married Duke Sterlin Motley on October 8, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,4,9,11,6 As of October 8, 1949,her married name was Motley.4 Bevelene Lee Furrow died on February 21, 2019 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 90.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 164, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family

Duke Sterlin Motley b. May 26, 1914, d. January 31, 1997
Marriage*Bevelene Lee Furrow married Duke Sterlin Motley on October 8, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,4,9,11,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Stafford Furrow obituary in the Aug 25, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3812] Hillcrest Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Bevelene Furrow Motley obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason obituary in the Mar 14, 2015 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Wray Furrow obituary in the Jun 12, 2018 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wray Furrow obituary in the May 28, 1987 edition.
  12. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  13. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Galen Detric Motle obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.

Glenn Wray Furrow1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 17, 1932, d. June 10, 2018
FatherWilliam Eldridge Furrow2,6,7,3,8,5,9,10,11 b. September 15, 1895, d. March 11, 1971
MotherNellie Lee Wray2,6,7,3,8,5,9,10,11 b. October 24, 1896, d. May 27, 1987
     Glenn Wray Furrow was buried at Story Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 17, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 He married Mary Lorene Scott on February 9, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5 Glenn Wray Furrow died on June 10, 2018 at Virginia at age 85.3 He Glenn Wray Furrow, 85, of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Eldridge and Nellie Furrow; brothers, Stafford (Bertha) and Maymon (Phyllis); sister, Arnita (Bob) Mason; brothers-in-law, Duke Motley, Herman and Ronnie Scott; sister-in-law, Meda (Darrell) Turner. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lorene; daughters, Mary C. Furrow, Joyce (Cecil) Mason, Glenda (Jeff) Hunt; sister, Bevelene Motley; sisters-in-law, Mae and Adele Scott; grandson, Trevor Hunt; step-grandchildren, Doug (Becky) Mason and Deanna Tembo; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Story Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on June 12, 2018.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 164, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 202, District 34-7, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family

Mary Lorene Scott
Marriage*Glenn Wray Furrow married Mary Lorene Scott on February 9, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children
  • Mary Catherine Furrow3
  • Joyce Marie Furrow3
  • Glenda Ann Furrow3,5

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Wray Furrow obituary in the Jun 12, 2018 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason obituary in the Mar 14, 2015 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wray Furrow obituary in the May 28, 1987 edition.
  11. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Bevelene Furrow Motley obituary.

Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. January 15, 1935, d. May 1, 2016
FatherWilliam Eldridge Furrow1,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. September 15, 1895, d. March 11, 1971
MotherNellie Lee Wray1,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. October 24, 1896, d. May 27, 1987
     Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr. was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,11 He was born on January 15, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,12,4 He married Phyllis Ann Hall on September 30, 1967 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,13,3 Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr. died on May 1, 2016 at Virginia at age 81.3 He Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr., 81, of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. Maymon was a devoted husband, father, and "Papa Maymon," who was a hard worker and took pride in his daily accomplishments. Maymon proudly served his country for four years in the United States Army, and throughout his life he always spoke fondly of the people he worked with at Continental Homes and the people he met through Furrow's Farm Machinery. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Eldridge and Nellie Wray Furrow; his mother-in-law, Alice Altice Hall; his wife, Phyllis Ann Hall Furrow; sister and brother-in-law, Arnita Furrow Mason and Bob; brother and sister-in-law, Stafford Furrow and Bertha; brother-in-law, Duke Motley. Surviving are his sister, Bevelene Furrow Motley; and brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Lorene Furrow. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Wes and Becky Furrow; and daughter and son-in-law, Allison Leigh and Darren Robertson; as well as seven grandchildren who were the light of his life, Reece, Madison, Hanna, and Ryan Robertson, and Adam, Levi, and Ainsley Furrow. He is also survived by several very special nieces and nephews. Maymon will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on May 3, 2016.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 164, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 202, District 34-7, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Phyllis Ann Hall b. November 3, 1941, d. August 24, 2013
Marriage*Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr. married Phyllis Ann Hall on September 30, 1967 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,13,3 
Children
  • Maymon Wesley "Wes" Furrow Jr.2,13,3
  • Allison Leigh Furrow2,14,15,13,3,12

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Altice Hall obituary in the Jun 21, 1999 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason obituary in the Mar 14, 2015 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Wray Furrow obituary in the Jun 12, 2018 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wray Furrow obituary in the May 28, 1987 edition.
  10. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Bevelene Furrow Motley obituary.
  11. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Ann Hall Furrow obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reece Alden Robertson birth announcement in the Jan 26, 1997 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robertson-Furrow engagement announcement in the Oct 9, 1994 edition.

Bertha Irene Whitlow1,2,3

F, b. June 15, 1925, d. April 21, 2010
     Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3598.4 Bertha Irene Whitlow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on June 15, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2,6,3,4 She married William Stafford Furrow, son of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on July 7, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,1,5,2 As of July 7, 1945,her married name was Furrow.2 Bertha Irene Whitlow died on April 21, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.5,6,3,4 She Bertha Whitlow Furrow, 84, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. She was born June 15, 1925, a daughter of the late Emmitt and Dolly Whitlow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Stafford Furrow. Mrs. Furrow was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Surviving are her two sons, Wray Furrow and wife, Brenda, and Calvin Furrow and wife, Cyndi; three daughters, Sandra Blackstock and husband, Joe, Pat Caldwell and husband, Jim, and Goldie Potter and husband, Andy; two brothers, James Henry Whitlow and wife, Jean, and Amos Whitlow and wife, Nancy; one sister, Joyce Nadine Nelson; grandchildren and spouses, Greg and Whitney, Brad and Angela, Tony and Loretta, Jeffrey and Sylvia, Cindy and Jason, Amber, Tiffany and Tommy, Nikki and Brad, Cody, Jessica and Michael, Kasey; 17 greatgrandchildren; and special friend and caregiver, Amanda Richardson. Graveside services will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on April 23, 2010.5

Family

William Stafford Furrow b. April 25, 1926, d. August 24, 2008
Marriage*She married William Stafford Furrow, son of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on July 7, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,1,5,2 
Children
  • Patsy Juanita "Pat" Furrow8,5,2
  • Carlton Wray Furrow8,5,2
  • Sandra Gail Furrow8,5,2
  • Goldie Lee Furrow8,5,2
  • Claude Calvin Furrow8,5,2

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Whitlow Furrow obituary in the Apr 23, 2010 edition.
  6. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Stafford Furrow obituary in the Aug 25, 2008 edition.

Robert Boone "Bob" Mason1,2,3,4

M, b. July 27, 1909, d. May 14, 2004
     Robert Boone "Bob" Mason was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 227-56-0916.6 He was born on July 27, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,2,5,4 He married Arnita Elizabeth Furrow, daughter of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on December 12, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,8,9,2,10 Robert Boone "Bob" Mason died on May 14, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 94.6,1,3,5 He Robert Boone Mason, "Bob", was born July 27, 1909 to Wade Hampton and Etta Boone Mason in the same house he died in on May 14, 2004 at the age of 94. Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Kenneth Altice, Glade Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, George and Ellen Mason, Waynesboro, Pa, Cecil and Joyce Mason, Rocky Mount, Bill and Kathy Mason, Nathan and Marjorie Mason, all of Callaway; grandchildren, Gail and Daren Jones, Douglas and Becky Mason, Dean and Shelia Mason, Lana and Joshua Bauman, Andy and Betsy Mason, Deanna Mason, Kristi Altice, Dale Mason, Lavern and Rachel Mason, Brian and Carrie Mason, Melanie, Daryl and Lance Mason; 21 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Blanche Mason, Roanoke; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Stafford and Bertha Furrow, Glen and Lorene Furrow, Maymon and Phyllis Furrow all of Rocky Mount, Bevelene Motley of Chatham; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Rose Mary Mason; brothers and sisters, Willie, Walter, Dan, Tom, Annie Ronk and Pauline Flora. The family would like to express their appreciation to each one for every act of kindness during the illness and death of their loved one. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. on May 16, 2004.1

Family

Arnita Elizabeth Furrow b. October 9, 1924, d. March 12, 2015
Marriage*He married Arnita Elizabeth Furrow, daughter of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on December 12, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,8,9,2,10 
Children
  • Alie Ann Mason11,1,9,2
  • George Edward Mason1,9
  • Cecil Rhodes Mason1,9,2
  • William Hampton "Bill" Mason1,9,2
  • Nathan Hale Mason1,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Boone Mason obituary in the May 16, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3643] Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnita Elizabeth Furrow Mason obituary in the Mar 14, 2015 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wray Furrow obituary in the May 28, 1987 edition.
  11. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Phyllis Ann Hall1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 3, 1941, d. August 24, 2013
     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-7889.6 Phyllis Ann Hall was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,7 She was born on November 3, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,6,5 She married Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr., son of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on September 30, 1967 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of September 30, 1967,her married name was Furrow. Phyllis Ann Hall died on August 24, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.3,7,6,8 She Phyllis Ann Hall Furrow, 71, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy. We will always miss our wife, mother, grandmother and friend, but she is no longer suffering and is rejoicing in Heaven. Phyllis was a member of Story Creek Baptist Church, where she loved working with children through VBS and as a Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed the fellowship of the WOM and was faithful in the card ministry. Phyllis always cared for others. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Alice Altice Hall; brothers-in- law and sister-in-law, Stafford and Bertha Furrow, Bob Mason and Duke Motley. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband, Maymon Furrow Sr; son and daughter-in-law, M. Wesley and Rebecca Winesett Furrow; daughter and son-in-law, Allison Leigh and Darren Robertson. Also surviving are six grandchildren, who were so loved and such a special part of Phyllis' life, Reece, Madison, Hanna and Ryan Robertson, Adam and Levi Furrow; special friend and neice, Ann M. Altice; sisters-in-law, Arnita Mason and Bevelene Motley; brother-in-law, Glenn Furrow and wife Lorene; many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Mary, Lisa, Celeste and Betsy for their wonderful care. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013, with the Rev. Patrick Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on August 26, 2013.3

Family

Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr. b. January 15, 1935, d. May 1, 2016
Marriage*She married Maymon Wesley Furrow Sr., son of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on September 30, 1967 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Maymon Wesley "Wes" Furrow Jr.2,3,4
  • Allison Leigh Furrow2,9,10,3,4,11

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Altice Hall obituary in the Jun 21, 1999 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Ann Hall Furrow obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reece Alden Robertson birth announcement in the Jan 26, 1997 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robertson-Furrow engagement announcement in the Oct 9, 1994 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Lee "Bill" Conner1,2

M, b. November 13, 1907, d. August 29, 1979
FatherNoah Dickerson "Dick" Conner1,3,4,5,6 b. August 28, 1883, d. May 10, 1961
MotherHattie Margrie "Mattie" Kingrea1,3,4,5,6 b. December 4, 1880, d. February 13, 1959
     William Lee "Bill" Conner was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia. His Social Security Number was 235-10-7151.7 He was born on November 13, 1907 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7,2 He married Ima Pal/Pawl Isaac on January 1, 1930 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8 William Lee "Bill" Conner died on August 29, 1979 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 175, District 144, Spring, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 297, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 485, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 301, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as William M. Carter9

Occupation

1930Coal mine motorman6
1940Coal miner9

Family

Ima Pal/Pawl Isaac b. October 9, 1901, d. December 1, 1986
Marriage*William Lee "Bill" Conner married Ima Pal/Pawl Isaac on January 1, 1930 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8 
Children
  • Jewel Ellavene Conner1,9
  • Opal Natalie Conner1,10,9
  • Douglas Delano Conner Sr.1

Citations

  1. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  2. [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.
  3. [S732] Montgomery News Messenger, From the Hattie Kingrea Conner obituary in the Feb 19, 1959 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Isaac marriage record.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Duke Sterlin Motley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 26, 1914, d. January 31, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 229-50-0046.5 Duke Sterlin Motley was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 26, 1914 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,5,6 He married Bevelene Lee Furrow, daughter of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on October 8, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2,8,9,10 Duke Sterlin Motley died on January 31, 1997 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,5,4

Family

Bevelene Lee Furrow b. February 25, 1928, d. February 21, 2019
Marriage*He married Bevelene Lee Furrow, daughter of William Eldridge Furrow and Nellie Lee Wray, on October 8, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2,8,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3812] Hillcrest Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Galen Detric Motle obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Wray Furrow obituary in the Jun 12, 2018 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wray Furrow obituary in the May 28, 1987 edition.
  10. [S5103] Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, online www.norrisfuneral.com, From the Bevelene Furrow Motley obituary.

Fayette Booth1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 10, 1935, d. November 1, 2004
FatherWilliam B. Booth4,7,8 b. circa 1861, d. December 21, 1939
MotherAlthea Beatrice Furrow2,4,9,7,8 b. October 27, 1896, d. December 5, 1973
     Fayette Booth was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 His Social Security Number was 230-38-4785.10 He was born on February 10, 1935 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,3,6,8 He married Mary Virginia Gilbert on September 3, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,4 Fayette Booth died on November 1, 2004 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.1,10,5,6 He Fayette Booth, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, November 1, 2004 at his home. He was a Veteran having served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War Conflict and a retired employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant with 26 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Mary Booth of Christiansburg; two sons, F. Michael Booth of Allisonia and Danny J. Booth of Christiansburg; special cousins, Ted Jarrett and Edith Jarrett of Callaway, Va. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on November 3, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 165, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Mary Virginia Gilbert b. January 7, 1930, d. March 25, 2019
Marriage*Fayette Booth married Mary Virginia Gilbert on September 3, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,4 
Children
  • Fayette Michael Booth1,4
  • Danny James Booth1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fayette Booth obituary in the Nov 3, 2004 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatice Furrow Booth obituary in the Dec 7, 1973 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Mary Virginia Gilbert1,2,3

F, b. January 7, 1930, d. March 25, 2019
     Mary Virginia Gilbert was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 7, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,3 She married Fayette Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on September 3, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 3, 1955,her married name was Booth.1 Mary Virginia Gilbert died on March 25, 2019 at age 89.4

Family

Fayette Booth b. February 10, 1935, d. November 1, 2004
Marriage*She married Fayette Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on September 3, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Fayette Michael Booth5,2
  • Danny James Booth5

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fayette Booth obituary in the Nov 3, 2004 edition.

Pryor Murry Booth1,2

M, b. January 23, 1931, d. August 29, 1990
FatherWilliam B. Booth1,3 b. circa 1861, d. December 21, 1939
MotherAlthea Beatrice Furrow1,4,3 b. October 27, 1896, d. December 5, 1973
     Pryor Murry Booth was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 229-32-0214.6 He was born on January 23, 1931 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 23, 1929.5,6,7,2 He married Peggy Marye Matz on February 24, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2 Pryor Murry Booth died on August 29, 1990 at Virginia at age 59.5,6,7 He Pryor M. Booth of Salem, age 59, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Peggy M. Booth; three sons, Thomas J. Booth, Michael A. Booth, and Robert M. Booth; two brothers, Fayette Booth and Warren Booth; one grandson, Robert Matthew Booth. on August 31, 1990.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Peggy Marye Matz b. January 18, 1936, d. October 10, 2010
Marriage*Pryor Murry Booth married Peggy Marye Matz on February 24, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatice Furrow Booth obituary in the Dec 7, 1973 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pryor M. Booth obituary in the Aug 31, 1990 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Marye Matz Booth obituary in the Oct 12, 2010 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Alan Booth obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.

Peggy Marye Matz1,2,3,4

F, b. January 18, 1936, d. October 10, 2010
     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-6514.5 Peggy Marye Matz was born on January 18, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She married Pryor Murry Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on February 24, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of February 24, 1954,her married name was Booth.4 Peggy Marye Matz died on October 10, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.2,5,6 She Peggy Marye Matz Booth, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2010. She was predeceased by her parents, Edgar Matz and Lunsey Carter; husband, Pryor M. Booth; and son, Michael Alan Booth. Surviving are her sons, Thomas James (Tommy) Booth, of Roanoke, and Robert M. Booth; brothers, Larry Matz and wife, Frances, James Matz and wife, Ardith, and Randy Matz; sisters, Ginger Smith and husband, Doug, Patsy King and husband, Henry, and Betty Gill and husband, John; grandson, Matthew Booth; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Peggy was a devoted and loving mother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. on October 12, 2010.2

Family

Pryor Murry Booth b. January 23, 1931, d. August 29, 1990
Marriage*She married Pryor Murry Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on February 24, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Marye Matz Booth obituary in the Oct 12, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Alan Booth obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pryor M. Booth obituary in the Aug 31, 1990 edition.

Carolyn Gay Conner1,2,3

F, b. March 14, 1909, d. March 1, 1995
FatherNoah Dickerson "Dick" Conner2,3,4,5 b. August 28, 1883, d. May 10, 1961
MotherHattie Margrie "Mattie" Kingrea2,3,4,5 b. December 4, 1880, d. February 13, 1959
     Carolyn Gay Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia. Her Social Security Number was 234-84-4370.6 She was born on March 14, 1909 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,1 She married Robert Earnest Mathena on June 1, 1926.1,2 As of June 1, 1926,her married name was Mathena. Carolyn Gay Conner died on March 1, 1995 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.6,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 175, District 144, Spring, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 297, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 490, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 302, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Robert Earnest Mathena b. November 3, 1903, d. August 27, 1998
Marriage*Carolyn Gay Conner married Robert Earnest Mathena on June 1, 1926.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S732] Montgomery News Messenger, From the Hattie Kingrea Conner obituary in the Feb 19, 1959 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3242] Dykes Memorial Chapel, online http://www.dykesmemorialchapel.com, From the Chester Ray Glover obituary.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Mathena death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Mathena death record.

Joyce Nadine Furrow1,2

F, b. December 3, 1928, d. December 31, 2005
FatherAlbert Carl Furrow3,4,5,6,2 b. June 14, 1907, d. August 1, 1966
MotherSophronia Elizabeth Feazelle7,3,8,5,6,2 b. January 19, 1911, d. January 21, 2007
     Joyce Nadine Furrow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,9 She was born on December 3, 1928 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,1,2 She married Melvin Earl Matthews Sr. on April 17, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4,2 As of April 17, 1948,her married name was Matthews.2 Joyce Nadine Furrow died on December 31, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.4,10 She Joyce Furrow Matthews, 77, of Roanoke passed away December 31, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Joyce was born in Franklin County, Virginia on December 3, 1928. She was a resident of Roanoke for 60 years and graduated from Calloway High School. She was a member of New Hope Methodist Church in Franklin County. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Melvin E. Matthews, Sr; her father Albert C. Furrow and bothers Albert E. and Roy H. Furrow. She is survived by her son Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. of Roanoke; sisters, Agnes Thacker of Hampton Va. and Helen Sue Johnson of Roanoke; brother Wayne Furrow and his wife Judy of Franklin County; sister-in-law, Excie and Betty Furrow of Rocky Mount; many nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. A Graveside service will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Airport Road, Roanoke. on January 2, 2006.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 213, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Family

Melvin Earl Matthews Sr. b. August 5, 1928, d. July 5, 1999
Marriage*Joyce Nadine Furrow married Melvin Earl Matthews Sr. on April 17, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4,2 
Child
  • Melvin Earl Matthews Jr.11,4

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Hampton Furrow obituary in the May 11, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Furrow Matthews obituary in the Jan 2, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Ernest Furrow obituary in the Jul 23, 1993 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Feazelle Furrow obituary in the Jan 23, 2007 edition.
  9. [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&
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Earl Matthews, Sr., obituary in the Jul 8, 1999 edition.