Millard Oliver Poff Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 22, 1911, d. March 4, 1986
FatherJohn Ira Poff2,6,7,4 b. May 5, 1875, d. November 23, 1950
MotherDelia L. Hall2,6,7,4 b. February 13, 1875, d. September 6, 1952
     Millard Oliver Poff Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,4 His Social Security Number was 225-12-9746.10 He was born on January 22, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,8,9,2,3,5 He married Ruby Gaye Vest, daughter of Andy Wade "Bud" Vest and Minnie Lottie Perdue, on July 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,12,3,4,13 Millard Oliver Poff Sr. died on March 4, 1986 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.8,9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 10, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 47, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 92, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 27, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Farmer14
1950Farmer15

Family

Ruby Gaye Vest b. December 7, 1915, d. January 27, 1991
Marriage*Millard Oliver Poff Sr. married Ruby Gaye Vest, daughter of Andy Wade "Bud" Vest and Minnie Lottie Perdue, on July 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,12,3,4,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref #03-20.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1991 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Andy Wade "Bud" Vest.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andy W. Vest obituary in the Mar 18, 1984 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Gwendolene Poff Howard obituary in the May 12, 2010 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Gean Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 2019 edition.
  19. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Josephine Nichols Thomas obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Spates wedding announcement in the Oct 10, 1993 edition.
  23. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  24. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Roger Lee Poff obituary.
  25. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ruby Gaye Vest1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 7, 1915, d. January 27, 1991
FatherAndy Wade "Bud" Vest3,6,4,7,8,9,10,11,5 b. January 30, 1895, d. March 16, 1984
MotherMinnie Lottie Perdue3,4,7,8,9,11,5 b. October 1, 1894, d. January 25, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 223-64-7135.12 Ruby Gaye Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,14,15 She was born on December 7, 1915 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,14,3,4,11,5 She married Millard Oliver Poff Sr., son of John Ira Poff and Delia L. Hall, on July 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,15,6,4,16,10 As of July 13, 1932,her married name was Poff. Ruby Gaye Vest died on January 27, 1991 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.12,13,15,14,4 She Ruby Vest Poff, age 75, died Sunday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard O. Poff Sr. Surviving are three daughters and one son-in-law, Gwendolene and Oakley Howard, Roanoke; Josephine Thomas, Glade Spring; Frances Poff, Floyd; four sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert W. (Buddy) and Shirley Poff, Athens, W.Va; Carl and Odessa Poff, Rocky Mount; Junior and Frances Poff, Floyd; Roger and Emma Poff, Christiansburg; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nellie Conner, Gladys Eanes, and Lillie Conner, all of Check; two sisters-in-law, Irene Vest, Copper Hill; Evelyn Vest, Check. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery. on January 28, 1991.15

Census Records

1920Dwelling 119, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 126, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 92, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 27, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Family

Millard Oliver Poff Sr. b. January 22, 1911, d. March 4, 1986
Marriage*Ruby Gaye Vest married Millard Oliver Poff Sr., son of John Ira Poff and Delia L. Hall, on July 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,15,6,4,16,10 
Children

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, Ref #03-20.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Andy Wade "Bud" Vest.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Rae Vest Conner obituary in the Nov 17, 2007 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andy W. Vest obituary in the Mar 18, 1984 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  14. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1991 edition.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Gwendolene Poff Howard obituary in the May 12, 2010 edition.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Gean Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 2019 edition.
  21. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Josephine Nichols Thomas obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  24. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Spates wedding announcement in the Oct 10, 1993 edition.
  25. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  26. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Roger Lee Poff obituary.
  27. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 30, 1943, d. May 9, 2023
FatherCleatis Rignal Sisson Sr.5,6,1,7,8,3 b. December 25, 1919, d. December 25, 1990
MotherEugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale5,6,1,7,8,3 b. April 17, 1923, d. June 16, 1993
     Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr. Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr., June 30, 1943 - May 09, 2023. Command Sgt Major VADF Retired, Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr. passed peacefully at his home in Floyd County, Virginia under the watchful eyes of his wife, Sally and his Savior, Jesus. He is the son of the late Cleatis R. Sisson, Sr. and Eugenia Hale Sisson, and predeceased by his first wife Mary Ann Douthat Sisson, his son, Lucien Ray Sisson and great granddaughter, Miryam Rose Guzman. Reggie leaves behind to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Sally Marie Akers Sisson of Floyd, son, Cleatis Reginal Sisson, III (Diana) of Salem, daughter, Sonya Sisson St. Jacques, (Lenard Tuck, Jr.) of Bon Air, step daughter Patricia Bugg (Gary) of Pulaski, granddaughter, Rosemary Ann St. Jacques-Guzman (Daniel) of Roanoke, Rosemary’s Father, Steven St. Jacques, step grandchildren, Jamie Finley (Josh) of Monck’s Corner, South Carolina, Adam Bugg (Katie) and Chance Bugg (Summer) of Pulaski, sisters Wanda Lou Henry (Ira Steven) of Roanoke and Janie Lynn Feury (Ronnie) of Salem. Reggie was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School in Salem and a Sergeant in the 80th Division of the United States Army Reserve until the mid 1970’s. He had a brief career in retail but his second love after the military was farming. Reggie would joke that, if he won a million dollars he would pay some bills and see if he could hang on for another year. He spent some time as an extension agent for Virginia Tech and loved nothing more than learning from the farmers that he was meant to instruct. He was the owner of Liberty Cab in Roanoke, Virginia between 1995 and 2004 and was known about town by his call sign “Papa 7.” He had a gift for public speaking and was a talented Auctioneer. He was an avid student of the history of the United States with particular devotion to the Old Dominion, Virginia. Reggie wore many hats in his lifetime both literally and figuratively. There was a perpetual stack of varied headgear at the ready and woe betide the child that played with his hats. Of all the facets of Reggie’s career life, his passion was the Virginia Defense Force. In 1985 Sgt. Sisson was a member of the small band of soldiers that reinvented the Virginia Militia and formed it into the organization that it is today. “VIrginians serving Virginia.” He retired in 2016 as Command Sergeant Major. In his retirement speech he stated that, until he enlisted in the military he was referred to as a boy. Once in uniform, his drill sergeant called him “Young Man.” He made every effort as a volunteer to this great Commonwealth to assist in the development of its young men and young women as citizen soldiers. Reggie was a big believer in second chances. He gave them frequently and took advantage fully of the ones given him. His retirement with Sally was joyful. From their wedding at Dillon Chapel where they enjoy membership, to the family dinners ending in impromptu gospel singing by Patricia and Gary, to picnics at Smartview Park where he got the chance to make coffee on the camp stove. Every day a gift. Every grin a laugh. Every one family. Interment to follow at Red Oak Grove Cemetery.3 He was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on June 30, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,7,3,9 He married Mary Ann Douthat on July 8, 1963.5,7,2 Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr. married Sally Marie Akers on April 16, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr. died on May 9, 2023 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.3

Family 1

Mary Ann Douthat b. February 19, 1943, d. November 25, 2005
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Douthat on July 8, 1963.5,7,2 
Children

Family 2

Sally Marie Akers
Marriage*Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr. married Sally Marie Akers on April 16, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugenia Hale Sisson obituary in the Jun 17, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ann Sisson obituary in the Nov 27, 2005 edition.
  3. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr. obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucian Ray Sisson obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Ann Douthat1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 19, 1943, d. November 25, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-7085.4 Mary Ann Douthat was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 19, 1943 at Newport News, Virginia.6,2,4,5 She married Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr., son of Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. and Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale, on July 8, 1963.6,1,2 As of July 8, 1963,her married name was Sisson. Mary Ann Douthat died on November 25, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.2,4,7 She Mary Ann Sisson, 62, of Floyd, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2005. She was the daughter of Raymond and Sarah Frances Douthat of Roanoke, Virginia. Mrs. Sisson was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Douthat and by her youngest son, Lucien Ray Sisson. Mary Ann is survived by her mother, Sarah Frances Douthat of Roanoke; her husband, C. Reginald (Reggie) Sisson, Jr. of Floyd, a son of Staff Sergeant C.R. Sisson III and his wife, Diana Cook Sisson of Salem; a daughter, Sonya Clay Sisson St. Jacques of Richmond; grand daughter, Rosemary Ann St. Jacques; and Rosemary's father, Steven R. St. Jacques, both of Roanoke. Mary Ann Sisson was born in Newport News, Va. and grew up in Salem. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and attended Roanoke College. Mrs. Sisson and her husband of 42 years operated a dairy and beef cattle farm in Floyd, Virginia during the early years of marriage. Mrs. Sisson began kidney dialysis in 1979. Despite her illness, she continued to work as a personal consultant until 1982 when she established Sisson and Company, Inc. Personnel Consultants, which she operated until 2003. Mary Ann was a devout and sincere Christian. Her faith, courage, strength, perseverance, and resilience inspired business and personal acquaintances alike. We remand the custody of our friend, wife, mother, and Nana to our Heavenly Father. May she rest there in His care. The family wishes to personally thank the American Red Cross, the 7th Brigade of the 80th Division of the U.S. Army Reserve, and the officers and enlisted personnel of the Virginia Defense Force. Interment in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery. on November 27, 2005.2

Family

Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr. b. June 30, 1943, d. May 9, 2023
Marriage*She married Cleatis Reginal "Reggie" Sisson Jr., son of Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. and Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale, on July 8, 1963.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ann Sisson obituary in the Nov 27, 2005 edition.
  3. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr. obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucian Ray Sisson obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Luther William Wertz1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 4, 1936, d. October 18, 2015
     Luther William Wertz was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on February 4, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Wanda Lou Sisson, daughter of Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. and Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale, on August 2, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Luther William Wertz died on October 18, 2015 at Virginia at age 79.2 He Luther William Wertz, 79, of Roanoke, went to his forever home in Heaven on Sunday, October 18, 2015. He was born on February 4, 1936, the son of the late Hayden William Wertz and Mary Booth Wertz. He was also preceded in death by a sister, whom he adored, Phyllis Wertz Cruze; and a special uncle, Ezra Wertz. Luther is survived by a daughter, Judy Wertz Peck and husband Mike; son, Danny Wertz and wife Tracy; former wife, Sondra Howard Wertz, who remained a close friend; granddaughters, Mandy Murphy (Joey Gautier), Brittaney Wertz (Jason Whittaker), and Taylor Peck; great-grandsons, Hunter Bryce Gautier and Landyn William Wertz; mother-in-law, Dovetta Chambers Howard; and good friend, Rodger Walters. Luther was a member of the Roanoke Police Athletic Boxing Club in the late 1950's. He retired as a supervisor from the Kroger Meat Plant in Salem, in 1987. He served as a Deacon at Gospel Baptist Church for many years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He was known for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. Luther was loved by many and will be greatly missed. His greatest passion was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. on October 20, 2015.2

Family

Wanda Lou Sisson
Marriage*He married Wanda Lou Sisson, daughter of Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. and Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale, on August 2, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luther William Wertz obitutary in the Oct 20, 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. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&

Carl Lewis Basham1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. July 1, 1928, d. January 24, 2015
     Carl Lewis Basham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 He was born on July 1, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6 He married Joyce Edna Yopp, daughter of George Eldridge Yopp Sr. and Evelyn Edna Lawrence, on April 17, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9,10,4,7 Carl Lewis Basham died on January 24, 2015 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.7 He Carl Lewis Basham, 86, of Salem passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. He was a son of the late Irving and Dessie Carroll Basham. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Joyce Yopp Basham; sister, Thelma Lucado of Martinsville; brother-in-law, George Yopp Jr. and wife, Louise; sister-in-law, Dolly Grantham; special and devoted friends, Lynn and Stephanie Carroll, Bill and Doris Toppel, Eddie and Connie French, and Stuart Wright, and numerous other friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Bill, Jimmy, Eldridge, Elwood, Harold, and Bobby Basham and brother-in-law, Buddy Grantham. Mr. Basham served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from the Maintenance Department of Roanoke County Schools as a Painting Supervisor. In years passed he served as pastor at Bend Union Chapel and later at Maranatha Baptist Church. Carl was well known for his love of Bluegrass Music and was an accomplished banjo picker and guitar player. He served as Chaplain for the Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo Club for many years. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 26, 2015.7

Family

Joyce Edna Yopp
Marriage*He married Joyce Edna Yopp, daughter of George Eldridge Yopp Sr. and Evelyn Edna Lawrence, on April 17, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9,10,4,7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George E. Yopp, Sr. obituary in the Jan 8, 2002 edition.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Lewis Basham obituary in the Jan 26, 2015 edition.
  8. [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&
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Evelyn Edna Lawrence Yopp obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Henry Grantham, Jr. obitutary in the Jan 28, 2011 edition.

Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin1,2

F, b. circa 1872, d. October 28, 1922
     Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin was born circa 1872 at Russia.3 As of circa 1892,her married name was Knoppow.4 She married Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow, son of Jacob Knoppow and Ida Zabno/Zabrone, circa 1892 at Ukraine.1,4 Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin died on October 28, 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 146, District 69, Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan4
1920Dwelling 76, District 165, Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan3

Family

Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow b. August 6, 1869, d. January 22, 1949
Marriage*Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin married Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow, son of Jacob Knoppow and Ida Zabno/Zabrone, circa 1892 at Ukraine.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Charles Henry "Buddy" Grantham Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 10, 1945, d. January 26, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 251-74-0197.6 Charles Henry "Buddy" Grantham Jr. was born on September 10, 1945 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.4,6 He married Dolly Esther Yopp, daughter of George Eldridge Yopp Sr. and Evelyn Edna Lawrence, circa 1970.1,2,3,7,8,4 Charles Henry "Buddy" Grantham Jr. died on January 26, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.4,5,6 He Charles Henry (Buddy) Grantham Jr., 65, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, following a brief illness. He was born in Columbia, S.C., a son of the late Charlie and Eleanor Grantham and was raised in Abbeville, S.C. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, George and Evalene Yopp. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 41 years, Dolly Yopp Grantham; a son, Charles H. "Trae" Grantham III and his wife, Lek; three brothers, Jimmy Grantham and his wife, Betty, of Pickens, S.C., Tommy Grantham and his wife, Peggy, of Edisto Island, S.C., and John Grantham and his wife, Helen, of Evans, Ga; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce Yopp Basham and her husband, Carl; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George Yopp Jr. and his wife, Louise; and several nieces and nephews. Others left to cherish Buddy's memory are special friends, Lyn and Margie Lavinder, and Don and Joyce Martin. He is also survived by his faithful and loving dog, Maggie. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a Commercial Sales Representative at Whitt Carpet One. He enjoyed nature, painting and was an animal lover. Buddy was a gentle spirit with a kind, compassionate heart toward everyone. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the ICU-3 Doctors and staff at the VA Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. The Rev. Ivey Adams will officiate. Military Honors will be afforded by the Virginia Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Buddy's honor to Angles of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016 or to the charity of the donor's choice. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441, is in charge of arrangements.
on January 28, 2011.4

Family

Dolly Esther Yopp
Marriage*He married Dolly Esther Yopp, daughter of George Eldridge Yopp Sr. and Evelyn Edna Lawrence, circa 1970.1,2,3,7,8,4 
Child
  • Charles Henry "Trae" Grantham III1,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George E. Yopp, Sr. obituary in the Jan 8, 2002 edition.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
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