Sgt. Howard Lowell Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. February 14, 1921, d. January 5, 1944
FatherPvt. Noah Daniel J. Wilson b. February 13, 1896, d. April 9, 1924
MotherEssie Mary Cox5 b. April, 1895
     Sgt. Howard Lowell Wilson was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Killed in Germany. WW2 448 Bomb Group 714 Bomb Sqd. 8th Air Corps."1 He married Eula Ellen Lucas.2 Sgt. Howard Lowell Wilson was born on February 14, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 He died on January 5, 1944 at Germany at age 22.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 156, District 1, Radford, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 56, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Painter5

Family

Eula Ellen Lucas b. December 3, 1921, d. July 19, 2001
Marriage*Sgt. Howard Lowell Wilson married Eula Ellen Lucas.2 
Child
  • Ellen Wilson2

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eula Ellen Lucas Wilson Igo obituary in the Jul 20, 2001 edition.
  3. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Wyatt Edward Tate1,2,3

M, b. September 28, 1928, d. June 3, 2001
FatherEdward Clay Tate4 b. December 16, 1904, d. December, 1979
MotherDella Arbell Wilson4 b. July 28, 1903, d. January 25, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-7827.5 Wyatt Edward Tate was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on September 28, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 He married Frieda Catherine Graham on June 14, 1953 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.3 Wyatt Edward Tate and Frieda Catherine Graham were divorced on March 29, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Wyatt Edward Tate died on June 3, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.5,1,6 He TATE, Wyatt Edward, 72, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 3, 2001. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was retired as a process server from Woods, Roger, & Hazelgrove law firm. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Leigh Williams and her husband, Samuel Olin Williams; daughter, Cenna Tate; two sons, Ikie Tate and Steven C. Tate; one sister, Barbara Locher; four grandchildren, Maria Williams, Dominique Williams, Samira Williams, Samara Williams; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Wayne and Yvonne Brown and William Poff. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Minister Andy Smith officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 5, 7 to 9 and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on June 4, 2001.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family 1

Frieda Catherine Graham
Marriage*Wyatt Edward Tate married Frieda Catherine Graham on June 14, 1953 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.3 
Divorce* Wyatt Edward Tate and Frieda Catherine Graham were divorced on March 29, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Wyatt Carlton Tate1,7
  • Steven Clay "Steve" Tate1,7

Family 2

Children
  • Cenna Tate1
  • Stacy Leigh Tate1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wyatt Edward Tate obituary in the Jun 4, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sarah Juanita Ridgeway1,2

F, b. March 28, 1907, d. November 14, 1967
     Sarah Juanita Ridgeway married Isaac Laborn Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff.1 Sarah Juanita Ridgeway was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Wilson.1 She was born on March 28, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on November 14, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.1

Family

Isaac Laborn Wilson b. September 23, 1899, d. July 19, 1975
Marriage*She married Isaac Laborn Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John C. Wilson obituary in the Mar 6, 2021 edition.

William Osborne Morris1,2

F, b. August 19, 1903, d. July 1, 1981
     William Osborne Morris married Sleeta Ethel "Sleety" Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff.1,2 William Osborne Morris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Wilson. She was born on August 19, 1903 at Virginia.2 She died on July 1, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 59, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Electrician3

Family

Sleeta Ethel "Sleety" Wilson b. December 14, 1905, d. January 24, 1989
Marriage*William Osborne Morris married Sleeta Ethel "Sleety" Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sleety Wilson Morris obituary in the Jan 26, 1989 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Jean Morris1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 13, 1935, d. September 24, 1995
FatherSleeta Ethel "Sleety" Wilson1,3,6 b. December 14, 1905, d. January 24, 1989
MotherWilliam Osborne Morris1,3,6 b. August 19, 1903, d. July 1, 1981
     Mary Jean Morris was born on December 13, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,6 As of September 14, 1954,her married name was Hudson.2 She married Arney Dalton Hudson on September 14, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Mary Jean Morris died on September 24, 1995 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 59.7,8 She HUDSON, Mary Jean Morris, 59, of Hardy, died Sunday, September 24, 1995. Surviving are her husband, Arney Dalton Hudson; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Willamena and George Simpkins, Fredericksburg, Diana and Don Early, Chantilly, Donna and Ken Thompson, Clifton; four grandchildren, William, Daniel and Emma Simpkins, Ashley Thompson. Memorial Service will be held at the Belmont Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Elliot Hipp officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Belmont Presbyterian Church, 1005 9th St. S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on September 25, 1995.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 59, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Arney Dalton Hudson b. July 22, 1932, d. March 9, 2016
Marriage*Mary Jean Morris married Arney Dalton Hudson on September 14, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Children
  • Willamena Hudson9,4,2
  • Donna Hudson9,4,2
  • Diana Hudson9,4,2

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sleety Wilson Morris obituary in the Jan 26, 1989 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jean Morris Hudson obituary in the Sep 25, 1995 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jean Morris Hudson obituary in the Sep 16, 1995 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arney Dalton Hudson obituary in the Mar 13, 2016 edition.

David Mayberry1

M, b. June 13, 1909, d. June 13, 1909
FatherRev. Zebrum Flurnoy Mayberry1 b. September 14, 1887, d. June 12, 1952
MotherMona Arbell Poff1 b. March 9, 1890, d. October 21, 1970
     David Mayberry was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, atop a hill on the south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis on the old Jabe Sowers farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on June 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.

Mary Martha Mayberry1,2

F, b. September 18, 1912, d. April 20, 2005
FatherRev. Zebrum Flurnoy Mayberry1,3 b. September 14, 1887, d. June 12, 1952
MotherMona Arbell Poff4,1,3 b. March 9, 1890, d. October 21, 1970
     Mary Martha Mayberry was born on September 18, 1912 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 She married George Shoda circa 1935.6,7 Mary Martha Mayberry and George Shoda were divorced before 1953.6 As of December 16, 1953,her married name was Shoda.6 Mary Martha Mayberry married George Shoda on December 16, 1953 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6 Mary Martha Mayberry died on April 20, 2005 at Louisiana at age 92.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 192, District 145, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 189, District 24-49, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia8

Family

George Shoda b. January 13, 1913, d. January 24, 1968
MarriageMary Martha Mayberry married George Shoda circa 1935.6,7 
Divorce* Mary Martha Mayberry and George Shoda were divorced before 1953.6 
Marriage* Mary Martha Mayberry married George Shoda on December 16, 1953 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Ruth Mayberry Elmore obituary.
  4. [S161] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 24, Will of Joseph Henry Poff.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shoda-Shoda marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Georgia Shoda death certificate.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Mona Sue Jewell obituary in the Oct 1, 2009 edition.

Margaret Faye Mayberry1,2

F, b. April 29, 1921, d. October 28, 1990
FatherRev. Zebrum Flurnoy Mayberry1,3 b. September 14, 1887, d. June 12, 1952
MotherMona Arbell Poff1,3 b. March 9, 1890, d. October 21, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 234-46-6546.4 Margaret Faye Mayberry was buried at Brown Cemetery, Lick Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on April 29, 1921 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5,4 As of August 12, 1944,her married name was Weatherford.2 She married Sterling Brown Weatherford on August 12, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Margaret Faye Mayberry died on October 28, 1990 at West Virginia at age 69.4,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 70, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Sterling Brown Weatherford b. April 8, 1918, d. May 9, 2000
Marriage*Margaret Faye Mayberry married Sterling Brown Weatherford on August 12, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Weatherford-Maybery marriage record.
  3. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Ruth Mayberry Elmore obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S336] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Brown Cemetery, Summers Co., West Virginia.

John Andrew Hill1,2,3

M, b. May 4, 1922, d. August 31, 1938
FatherJonathan Fred "John" Hill1,2,3,4 b. July 29, 1897, d. April 21, 1971
MotherNancy Rachel Poff1,2,3,4 b. February 10, 1898, d. July 12, 1984
     John Andrew Hill was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 4, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died on August 31, 1938 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 16; Died in an auto accident.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 141, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evah Hill Webb obituary in the Dec 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul S. Hill obituary in the Feb 11, 2023 edition.

Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill1,2,3,4

M, b. August 16, 1926, d. November 14, 1995
FatherJonathan Fred "John" Hill5,6,1,7,8,9,10,3 b. July 29, 1897, d. April 21, 1971
MotherNancy Rachel Poff5,6,1,7,8,9,10,3 b. February 10, 1898, d. July 12, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-1662.11 Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,12 He and Lewella Jean Wade were divorced.7 Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill was born on August 16, 1926 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,11,2,10,4,3,12 He married Lewella Jean Wade on June 26, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill married Neta B. Moore, daughter of Noah B. Moore and Bonnie Pearl Spangler, on June 8, 1963 at Alexandria, Virginia.14,15,7,3 Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill died on November 14, 1995 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 69.11,1,3,12 He HILL, Joseph Harman, 69, of Hillsville passed away Tuesday, November 14, 1995 at his home. He was the son of the Late John F. & Nancy P. Hill. Joe was a World War II Veteran, member of Grover King V.F.W. Post #1115 in Hillsville and a member of Sky View Baptist Church in Fancy Gap. He was Preceded in death by his wife, Neta B. Hill, a daughter & son-in-law, Tina & Steve Quesenberry. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy & Roger Harris, Willis, Nancy & Roger Beasley, Hillsville; two sons & daughter-in-law, Stephen & Audrey Hill , Houston, Texas, Jimmy Hill , Hillsville; one step-daughter, Teresa Stonemen, Hillsville; three step sons & daughters-in-law: Neil & Margaret Sowers, Roanoke, Steve & Susie Sowers, Hillsville, Junior & Katherine Sowers, Floyd; two sisters & one brother-in-law, Evah Webb, Charlotte, N.C., Ann & Don Henley, Pulaski; one brother, Paul Hill , Willis; 15 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Willis Cemetery with Graveside Services by Grover King V.F.W. Post #1115. on November 15, 1995.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 141, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Lewella Jean Wade b. January 25, 1927, d. April 24, 2005
Divorce*Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill and Lewella Jean Wade were divorced.7 
Marriage* Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill married Lewella Jean Wade on June 26, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13 
Children
  • Joseph Stephen "Steve" Hill16,1,7
  • Kathy Jean Hill16,1,7

Family 2

Neta B. Moore b. September 9, 1925, d. May 26, 1995
Marriage*Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill married Neta B. Moore, daughter of Noah B. Moore and Bonnie Pearl Spangler, on June 8, 1963 at Alexandria, Virginia.14,15,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harman Hill obituary in the Nov 15, 1995 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evah Hill Webb obituary in the Dec 19, 2004 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul S. Hill obituary in the Feb 11, 2023 edition.
  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.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S6311] Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Neta B. Moore Hill obituary in the May 27, 1995 edition.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bonnie Spangler Moore obituary in an undated edition.
  16. [S161] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 24, Will of Joseph Henry Poff.
  17. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Oscar B. Sowers, Jr. obituary.

Paul Sherer Hill1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 17, 1933, d. February 8, 2023
FatherJonathan Fred "John" Hill1,6,3,7,4,8,9 b. July 29, 1897, d. April 21, 1971
MotherNancy Rachel Poff10,1,6,3,7,4,8,9 b. February 10, 1898, d. July 12, 1984
     Paul Sherer Hill was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He married Bonnie Outten.8 Paul Sherer Hill was born on November 17, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,4 He married Evelyn Frances Weeks on November 25, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Paul Sherer Hill and Evelyn Frances Weeks were divorced on July 24, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Paul Sherer Hill married Helen Lenora/Lenore Board on September 14, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Paul Sherer Hill and Helen Lenora/Lenore Board were divorced on August 8, 1985 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 Paul Sherer Hill died on February 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 89.8 He Paul S. Hill, 89 of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Nancy Poff Hill; brothers, John Hill and Joseph Hill; and sister, Eva Webb. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Outten; daughters, Deborah DeJesus (Ronald), Pauline Horton (Richard), and Donna Marshall (Harvey Marshall Jr.); sons, David Hill and Paul Hill; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Ann Henley-Paulson. Interment will follow in Willis Cemetery with Military Rites by the Grover King VFW Post #1115 and the Army National Guard. on February 11, 2023.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1958Farm laborer1

Family 1

Bonnie Outten
Marriage*Paul Sherer Hill married Bonnie Outten.8 

Family 2

Evelyn Frances Weeks b. May 14, 1938, d. May 30, 2022
Marriage*Paul Sherer Hill married Evelyn Frances Weeks on November 25, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Paul Sherer Hill and Evelyn Frances Weeks were divorced on July 24, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Deborah Lynn Hill8
  • Pauline Frances Hill8,4
  • David Sherer Hill8
  • Donna Rose Hill8
  • Paul Murray Hill2,8

Family 3

Helen Lenora/Lenore Board b. January 11, 1925, d. August 9, 2003
Marriage*Paul Sherer Hill married Helen Lenora/Lenore Board on September 14, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Paul Sherer Hill and Helen Lenora/Lenore Board were divorced on August 8, 1985 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 96-34.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evah Hill Webb obituary in the Dec 19, 2004 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harman Hill obituary in the Nov 15, 1995 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul S. Hill obituary in the Feb 11, 2023 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S161] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 24, Will of Joseph Henry Poff.

Donald Rudolph Henley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 18, 1935, d. November 25, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4589.6 Donald Rudolph Henley was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,8 He was born on July 18, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3,8,4,9 He married Lyrena Ann Hill, daughter of Jonathan Fred "John" Hill and Nancy Rachel Poff, on September 18, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,10 Donald Rudolph Henley died on November 25, 1997 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.6,7,2,8,5,9 He HENLEY, Donald Rudolph, 62, of Willis passed away Tuesday, November 25,1997 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Ann Hill Henley, Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Fred Paris Jr., Hillsville; father, Myron R. Henley, Willis; brother, Gene A. Henley, Sarasota, Fla; grandson, Donald Todd Paris, Hillsville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Marks Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Pingel officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery with Graveside rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd after 11 a.m. Wednesday where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Mark Lutheran Church. on November 26, 1997.7

Occupation

1954Farmer1

Family

Lyrena Ann Hill
Marriage*Donald Rudolph Henley married Lyrena Ann Hill, daughter of Jonathan Fred "John" Hill and Nancy Rachel Poff, on September 18, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,10 
Child
  • Susan Diane Henley7,11

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S6311] Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Rudolph Henley obituary in the Nov 26, 1997 edition.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harman Hill obituary in the Nov 15, 1995 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Edward Conduff1,2,3

M, b. June 18, 1883, d. January 27, 1960
     Charles Edward Conduff married Ruby E. Poff, daughter of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle.1,3 Charles Edward Conduff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 He was born on June 18, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He died on January 27, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.1,3

Family

Ruby E. Poff b. March 18, 1907, d. December 4, 1986
Marriage*He married Ruby E. Poff, daughter of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle.1,3 
Child
  • Thomas Lafayette Conduff4,5

Citations

  1. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Lala Poff obituary in the Jun 27, 2000 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Doan Nicholas Whitt1,2,3

M, b. February 15, 1902, d. January 23, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-7613.4 Doan Nicholas Whitt was buried at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas Co., Ohio.3 He was born on February 15, 1902 at Pliny, Putnam Co., West Virginia.4,2 He married Lou Ella Conner, daughter of Costly Albert Conner and Martha Amelia Tiller, on March 5, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Doan Nicholas Whitt died on January 23, 1982 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 79.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 199, District 17, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 75, District 48-4, Adams, Lucas Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1930Plumber6
1940Plumber7

Family

Lou Ella Conner b. February 8, 1904, d. June 30, 2001
Marriage*Doan Nicholas Whitt married Lou Ella Conner, daughter of Costly Albert Conner and Martha Amelia Tiller, on March 5, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Children
  • Albert Dorrol Whitt7
  • Martha Jane Whitt+7 b. May 25, 1933, d. January 12, 1979
  • Donald Edward Whitt7
  • William Ellis Whitt7

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whitt-Conner marriage record.
  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. [S5723] Toledo Memorial Park, Lucas Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Vernon Boone1,2

M, b. November 1, 1900, d. November 9, 1968
     George Vernon Boone was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on July 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 George Vernon Boone died on November 9, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.1

Family

Minnie Ethel Poff b. February 5, 1917, d. June 27, 1985
Marriage*He married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on July 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carl Cleveland Alderman1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 14, 1918, d. August 20, 1999
FatherEdgar Mellon Alderman6,7,8,3 b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
MotherRosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff6,7,8,3 b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
     Carl Cleveland Alderman was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 227-10-2160.9 He was born on May 14, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,4,5 He married Mildred Leona Smith on September 4, 1937 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,10 Carl Cleveland Alderman married Carol Biddy circa 1986.1 Carl Cleveland Alderman died on August 20, 1999 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 81.9,1,4,5 He ALDERMAN, Carl Cleveland, 81, of Radford, passed away Friday, August 20, 1999. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Navy. He was a retired employee of Hercules. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Mildred Smith Alderman. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Carol Biddy Alderman of Charlotte, N.C; daughter, Shirley A. Price of Dublin; brother and sister-in-law, Howard Edgar and Naomi Alderman of Radford; two sisters and brother-in-law, Imogene Alderman Lovern, Ruth Cadwell and Tommy Charlton of Radford; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three stepsons; six stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Radford Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Jim Cochran and the Rev. Tony Price officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford, where members of VFW Post #776, will conduct Military Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the Scaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on August 22, 1999.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 417, District 17, Radford, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia7

Family 1

Mildred Leona Smith b. August 27, 1919, d. October 18, 1985
Marriage*Carl Cleveland Alderman married Mildred Leona Smith on September 4, 1937 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,10 
Child
  • Shirley Ann Alderman1

Family 2

Carol Biddy
Marriage*Carl Cleveland Alderman married Carol Biddy circa 1986.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Cleveland Alderman obituary in the Aug 22, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S4714] West View Cemetery, Radford, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ewell Thomas Alderman Sr.1,2

M, b. January 17, 1921, d. November 16, 1987
FatherEdgar Mellon Alderman1,3,2,4,5 b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
MotherRosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff1,3,2,4,5 b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3127.6 Ewell Thomas Alderman Sr. was buried at Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 17, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.6,2 He married Margie Louise Garden on June 17, 1949 at Radford, Virginia.4 Ewell Thomas Alderman Sr. died on November 16, 1987 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 66.6,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia5

Family

Margie Louise Garden
Marriage*Ewell Thomas Alderman Sr. married Margie Louise Garden on June 17, 1949 at Radford, Virginia.4 
Child
  • Ewell Thomas Alderman Jr.2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Howard Edgar Alderman1,2

M, b. October 21, 1923, d. March 31, 2000
FatherEdgar Mellon Alderman3,4,2,5 b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
MotherRosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff3,4,2,5 b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8559.6 Howard Edgar Alderman was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia. He was born on October 21, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 He married Ruth Naomi Stapelton on January 22, 1946 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,7,2 Howard Edgar Alderman died on March 31, 2000 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.6,1 He ALDERMAN, Howard Edgar, 76, of Radford, died Friday, March 31, 2000 at his home. He was a Veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad with 30 years service. He was also a member of the Radford Wesleyan Church and an avid fan of the Radford High School Bobcat Athletic Program. Surviving are his wife, Ruth S. Alderman of Radford; three daughters, Pauline Dobbins, Donna Harris, and Susan Anderson, all of Radford; two sisters, Ruth Charlton and Imogene Lovern, both of Radford; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2000 at the Radford Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jim Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home. VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside services. on April 1, 2000.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia5

Family

Ruth Naomi Stapelton b. May 27, 1923, d. July 11, 2008
Marriage*Howard Edgar Alderman married Ruth Naomi Stapelton on January 22, 1946 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Edgar Alderman obituary in the Apr 1, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Naomi Stapleton Alderman obituary in the Jul 12, 2008 edition.

Noblin Junior Alderman1,2

M, b. March 22, 1926, d. November 17, 1985
FatherEdgar Mellon Alderman1,3,2,4 b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
MotherRosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff1,3,2,4 b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 223-22-9559.5 Noblin Junior Alderman was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.2 He married Wilma Bentley.2 Noblin Junior Alderman was born on March 22, 1926 at Virginia.5,2 He died on November 17, 1985 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 59.5,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia4

Family

Wilma Bentley
Marriage*Noblin Junior Alderman married Wilma Bentley.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Roy Melvin Alderman1,2,3

M, b. November 20, 1929, d. January 19, 1982
FatherEdgar Mellon Alderman1,4,2,3,5 b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
MotherRosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff1,4,2,3,5 b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 230-26-0095.6 Roy Melvin Alderman was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 He and Barbara Joan Viers were divorced.3 Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Perdue.2 Roy Melvin Alderman and Mary Kate Burke were divorced.3 Roy Melvin Alderman was born on November 20, 1929 at Radford, Virginia.6,2 He married Barbara Joan Viers on September 2, 1949 at Radford, Virginia.3 Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Kate Burke on June 8, 1973 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Perdue on October 25, 1980 at Radford, Virginia.3 Roy Melvin Alderman died on January 19, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.6,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia5

Family 1

Mary Perdue
Marriage*Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Perdue.2 

Family 2

Barbara Joan Viers
Divorce*Roy Melvin Alderman and Barbara Joan Viers were divorced.3 
Marriage* Roy Melvin Alderman married Barbara Joan Viers on September 2, 1949 at Radford, Virginia.3 

Family 3

Mary Kate Burke
Divorce*Roy Melvin Alderman and Mary Kate Burke were divorced.3 
Marriage* Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Kate Burke on June 8, 1973 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 

Family 4

Mary Perdue
Marriage*Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Perdue on October 25, 1980 at Radford, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ruth Evelyne Alderman1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 10, 1931, d. November 23, 2016
FatherEdgar Mellon Alderman2,4,6,7 b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
MotherRosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff2,4,6,7 b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
     Ruth Evelyne Alderman was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.7 She was born on April 10, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,7 As of August 3, 1950,her married name was Caldwell.4 She married Harry Preston Caldwell on August 3, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.4 Ruth Evelyne Alderman and Harry Preston Caldwell were divorced on June 10, 1975 at Radford, Virginia.5 As of September 2, 1989,her married name was Charlton.4 Ruth Evelyne Alderman married Henry Thomas "Tommy" Charlton on September 2, 1989 at Radford, Virginia.8,4,7,9 Ruth Evelyne Alderman died on November 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 85.7 She Ruth Caldwell Charlton, 85, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She was born on April 10, 1931 to the late Edgar M. and Rosa P. Alderman. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Charlton; and a son, Steve Caldwell. She is survived by two sons, Tommy and Bobby Caldwell. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at West View Cemetery in Radford. on November 28, 2016.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia6

Family 1

Harry Preston Caldwell b. April 5, 1930
Marriage*Ruth Evelyne Alderman married Harry Preston Caldwell on August 3, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Ruth Evelyne Alderman and Harry Preston Caldwell were divorced on June 10, 1975 at Radford, Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Henry Thomas "Tommy" Charlton b. August 26, 1925, d. March 13, 2008
Marriage*Ruth Evelyne Alderman married Henry Thomas "Tommy" Charlton on September 2, 1989 at Radford, Virginia.8,4,7,9 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Edgar Alderman obituary in the Apr 1, 2000 edition.
  2. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Caldwell Charlton obituary in the Nov 28, 2016 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Cleveland Alderman obituary in the Aug 22, 1999 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steven Randolph Caldwell obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.