John O. Conner1,2,3

M, b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
FatherAndrew Conner4,5 b. circa 1763, d. circa 1845
MotherElizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge5 b. circa 1779
     John O. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He Served as a member of member of Col. R. L. Preston's Reserve Corps in the Confederate States Army. He was born on December 8, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He married Lucinda Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5 John O. Conner left a will on May 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I, John O. Conner considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound memory Blessed by Almighty God for the same do make this my last Will and Testament. First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Lucinda Conner, all my real estate and personal property during her natural life. Thence to my daughter Sarah Aldridge and son Joseph L. Conner and my daughter Eliza Hale, one year after my decease, shall be paid by my executors five dollars and the same being by interest in the above state appoint Samuel J. Conner as Executor no security required. 15th day of May, 1900 Witnesses were: M. L. Conner Gillie B. Conner. Signed John O. (X) Conner.9 He died on December 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.6,5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 141, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 382, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 164, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1910Dwelling 43, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1850Farmer10
1860Farmer1
1870Farmer2
1880Farmer11
1900Farmer13

Family

Lucinda Poff b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
Marriage*John O. Conner married Lucinda Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of John O. Conner.
  4. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of Andrew Conner.
  5. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  8. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02.
  10. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  18. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.

Lucinda Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
FatherHenry Adam Poff Sr.2,3,4 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
MotherSarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder3,4 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
     Lucinda Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She was born on June 10, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married John O. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 As of January 17, 1841,her married name was Conner. Lucinda Poff died on July 7, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1870Dwelling 141, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1880Dwelling 382, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 164, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1910Dwelling 43, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

John O. Conner b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
Marriage*Lucinda Poff married John O. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lucinda Conner death certificate.
  4. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  7. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of John O. Conner.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  19. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.

Amanda Peradine Furrow1,2,3

F, b. December 20, 1842, d. February 6, 1887
FatherAdam Furrow2,4,5 b. September 27, 1815, d. September 22, 1865
MotherEliza Elizabeth Poff2,4,5 b. January 11, 1819, d. November 18, 1883
     Amanda Peradine Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on December 20, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Charles Mabry Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Nancy Walters, on November 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of November 9, 1865,her married name was Holt. Amanda Peradine Furrow died on February 6, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 225, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 455, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 324, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 89, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Charles Mabry Holt b. April 17, 1839, d. September 1, 1912
Marriage*Amanda Peradine Furrow married Charles Mabry Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Nancy Walters, on November 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, From the Sparrel Adam Holt death certificate.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Gladys Mae Taylor1,2,3

F, b. March 3, 1909, d. November 29, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8098.4 Gladys Mae Taylor was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 She was born on March 3, 1909 at West Virginia.4,3 She married William Murphy "Murphy" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, circa 1927.1,2,3,6 As of circa 1927,her married name was Poff.3 Gladys Mae Taylor died on November 29, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.4,2 She POFF, Gladys Taylor, 84, of the Berkshire Health Care Center, Vinton, died Monday, November 29, 1993. She was the widow of William Murphy Poff and a retired employee of Fink's Jewelry. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth P. and William O. Wiley, Richmond; two grandsons, Andrew Taylor Wiley, and William Zell Wiley; two great-grandsons, William Travis Wiley, and Taylor Colscon Wiley, all of Richmond; two brothers, Robert Taylor of Alum Creek, W.Va., and James Taylor, Los Altos, Calif. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 30, 1993.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 206, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 101, Enumeration District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 34, District 120-65, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Saleslady8

Family

William Murphy "Murphy" Poff b. October 15, 1906, d. February 13, 1990
Marriage*Gladys Mae Taylor married William Murphy "Murphy" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, circa 1927.1,2,3,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.

Elizabeth Ann Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. March 4, 1932, d. May 3, 2017
FatherWilliam Murphy "Murphy" Poff1,2,3,4,8,6 b. October 15, 1906, d. February 13, 1990
MotherGladys Mae Taylor1,2,3,4,8,6 b. March 3, 1909, d. November 29, 1993
     Elizabeth Ann Poff was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.9 She was born on March 4, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,8,7 As of November 17, 1950,her married name was Wiley.4 She married William Orville Wiley on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5,8 Elizabeth Ann Poff died on May 3, 2017 at Virginia at age 85.8 She Elizabeth P. Wiley ended her earth-bound journey on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Born in Roanoke, VA on March 4, 1932, Betty graduated from Jefferson High School in the Class of 1950. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Bill, and they began their life-long journey together, culminating in a marriage of 65 years. Bill and Betty were married on November 17, 1950, just prior to Bill's departure for active duty in Korea. Upon Bill's return, the couple moved to Coral Gables, Fla., where Betty held numerous positions at Coral Gables Saving and Loan in support of Bill's attendance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After graduation, the couple moved to Richmond, Va., where Betty became the assistant to the Head of School at James River Academy. In 1973, Betty finally found her true home and second family at Collegiate School, where she was assistant to the Head of School for the next 22 years. Serving both Malcolm U. Pitt Jr. and F. Robertson Hershey, students, faculty, patrons, and visitors were always greeted by Betty's warm smile. Betty was passionate for everything "green and gold," especially as she and Bill cheered their son and grandsons on the athletic field. They never missed a game. Betty and Bill were fortunate to spend a long and happy retirement in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, creating many fond memories for all their family and friends. Mrs. Wiley was preceded in death by her parents, William Murphy Poff and Gladys May Taylor; and her husband William Orville Wiley. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Taylor Wiley, William Zell Wiley; her daughter-in-law, Susan Craigie Wiley; and grandchildren, Taylor Colscon Wiley, William Nash Wiley and Travis Wiley. Betty and Bill were a team in every sense of the word. They had a long and incredible adventure together that was truly well navigated. Their love and independent spirit will be remembered and used as a life guide. The family would like to thank the fine staff at Spring Arbor of Richmond for all of their support. on May 7, 2017.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 101, Enumeration District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1950Bookkeeper6

Family

William Orville Wiley b. April 23, 1931, d. April 11, 2015
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann Poff married William Orville Wiley on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S12633] Twiford Funeral Home, online www.twifordfh.com, From the William Orville Wiley obituary.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  9. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Zell Wiley obituary in the Apr 11, 2021 edition.

William Orville Wiley1,2,3

M, b. April 23, 1931, d. April 11, 2015
     William Orville Wiley was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.4 He His duty here well done, William Orville (Bill, Bop) Wiley died peacefully at home on April 11, 2015. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on April 23, 1931, Bill met his lifelong sweetheart, played basketball and graduated from Jefferson High School in the class of 1950. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines in April 1951. He received the Purple Heart for wounds inflicted at Hanchun-ni, Korea in that same year. He later rotated back to the states but thought often of his Jefferson classmates and fellow marines that did not make their own return. Bill married his high school sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Ann Poff on November 17, 1950. He then attended and graduated Valedictorian from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, with a degree in aeronautical engineering. He also received a chemistry degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Mr. Wiley began his career with Experiment Incorporated in Richmond, Virginia, developing advanced missile propulsion systems for the US Navy. Texaco later purchased the lab and Mr. Wiley rose to Vice President at their New York headquarters, eventually leading an international consortium of researchers dealing with supertanker issues. He later worked for Consumat Systems in Richmond, Virginia, designing green incineration and municipal energy from waste systems. He ended his career with his own consultancy, advising domestic and international clients on energy and EPA issues. Mr. Wiley is survived by his wife, Betty; his sons, William Zell Wiley and Andrew Taylor Wiley (wife, Susan); and grandsons, Taylor Colson Wiley, William Nash Wiley and Travis Wiley. There are also numerous nieces and nephews. Bill's true passion was for the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where he and Betty were fortunate to retire. Bill was most at peace with Betty, with his fishing companions on Nags Head Pier and watching his grandchildren play sports. A loving family man, loyal patriot, coach, mentor and friend to many, Bop will be well remembered.3 He was born on April 23, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He married Elizabeth Ann Poff, daughter of William Murphy "Murphy" Poff and Gladys Mae Taylor, on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 William Orville Wiley died on April 11, 2015 at Virginia at age 83.3

Family

Elizabeth Ann Poff b. March 4, 1932, d. May 3, 2017
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Ann Poff, daughter of William Murphy "Murphy" Poff and Gladys Mae Taylor, on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S12633] Twiford Funeral Home, online www.twifordfh.com, From the William Orville Wiley obituary.
  4. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Zell Wiley obituary in the Apr 11, 2021 edition.

Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite1,2,3

F, b. September 19, 1909, d. February 6, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6875.4 Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,3 She was born on September 19, 1909 at Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia.4,2 She married George Malcolm "Mac" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, on June 21, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 As of June 21, 1930,her married name was Poff.2 Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite died on February 6, 1988 at Virginia at age 78.4,3 She Bertie Musselwhite Poff, age 78, of the Berkshire Health Care Center in Vinton, died Saturday, February 6, 1988. She was a member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Rusco Window Company, Inc. Surviving are her husband, George M. (Mac) Poff; son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Joyce D. Poff, Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth P. English, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Mrs. Debra P. Brown, Miss Dana Poff, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Mary P. Strickler, Manassas; John M. Poff, Mrs. Jenny P. Wilkerson, both of Roanoke; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ressie Dale, Richmond; Mrs. Lucile (Lucy) Myers, Forest; Mrs. B. R. (Clara) Keffer, Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. on February 8, 1988.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 129-34, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-128, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

George Malcolm "Mac" Poff b. June 1, 1908, d. October 3, 1990
Marriage*Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite married George Malcolm "Mac" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, on June 21, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Musselwhite Poff obituary in the Feb 8, 1988 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George M. Poff obituary in the Oct 5, 1990 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Malcolm Poff obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.

Joseph Malcolm Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. March 8, 1933, d. November 16, 1981
FatherGeorge Malcolm "Mac" Poff1,3,4,10,11,6,8 b. June 1, 1908, d. October 3, 1990
MotherBertie Dellaphine Musselwhite1,3,4,10,11,6,8 b. September 19, 1909, d. February 6, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-6573.12 Joseph Malcolm Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,8 He was born on March 8, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,3,4,5,6,7,9 He married Elizabeth Craig Patterson on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,8 Joseph Malcolm Poff died on November 16, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.12,3,5,7,8 He Joseph Malcolm Poff, age 48, of 3323 Circlebrook Dr., S.W., died suddenly Monday morning. He was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a Security Sergeant for Burns International Security Services. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson Poff; two daughters, Mrs. William Reid (Mary Elizabeth) Strickler, Miss Jenny Helen Poff; one son, John Malcolm Poff; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Malcolm Poff; one brother, William R. Poff, all of Roanoke. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by Lakeland Masonic Lodge No 190 at Evergreen Cemetery. on November 18, 1981.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 129-34, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-128, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Elizabeth Craig Patterson b. October 10, 1932, d. January 4, 2015
Marriage*Joseph Malcolm Poff married Elizabeth Craig Patterson on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,8 
Children
  • Mary Elizabeth Poff4,8
  • John Malcolm Poff2,4,8
  • Jenny Helen Poff4,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George M. Poff obituary in the Oct 5, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Lefever marriage annpuncement in the Sep 19, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Malcolm Poff obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elizabeth Craig Patterson1,2

F, b. October 10, 1932, d. January 4, 2015
     Elizabeth Craig Patterson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on October 10, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She married Joseph Malcolm Poff, son of George Malcolm "Mac" Poff and Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite, on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 As of June 21, 1958,her married name was Poff.1 As of January 14, 1983,her married name was English.1 Elizabeth Craig Patterson married Raymond Lester English on January 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Elizabeth Craig Patterson died on January 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 82.3 She Elizabeth Poff English, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday January 4, 2015. Services will be at Evergreen Burial Park. on January 6, 2015.3

Family 1

Joseph Malcolm Poff b. March 8, 1933, d. November 16, 1981
Marriage*She married Joseph Malcolm Poff, son of George Malcolm "Mac" Poff and Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite, on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Mary Elizabeth Poff1,4
  • John Malcolm Poff5,1,4
  • Jenny Helen Poff1,4

Family 2

Raymond Lester English b. September 19, 1917, d. November 18, 1983
Marriage*Elizabeth Craig Patterson married Raymond Lester English on January 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Poff English obituary in the Jan 6, 2015 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Malcolm Poff obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Lefever marriage annpuncement in the Sep 19, 1993 edition.

William Zell Wiley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 28, 1951, d. March 20, 2021
FatherWilliam Orville Wiley1,2,3,4,7 b. April 23, 1931, d. April 11, 2015
MotherElizabeth Ann Poff1,2,3,4,7 b. March 4, 1932, d. May 3, 2017
     William Zell Wiley was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.8 He was born on August 28, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 He married Sally Elton Dance on February 25, 1981 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.6 William Zell Wiley and Sally Elton Dance were divorced on October 30, 1989 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.6 William Zell Wiley died on March 20, 2021 at Virginia at age 69.7 He WILEY, Mr. William Zell "Zell", of Richmond, Va., died peacefully on March 20, 2021. Zell was preceded in death by his father, William O. Wiley; mother, Elizabeth P. Wiley, both of Nags Head, N.C; and son, William Travis Wiley of Wilmington, N.C. He is survived by his brother, Andrew T. Wiley (Susan); nephews, Taylor C. Wiley of Richmond, Va., William N. Wiley of Washington, D.C; and grandson, Samuel Easton Wiley of Wilmington, N.C. Born August 28, 1951, Zell was a graduate of Huguenot High School, where he discovered his great skill at playing the drums. His fondest recollections were of spending time on Craig's Creek and in Nags Head, N.C. He was passionate about all things car racing, the Washington Redskins and the Virginia Cavaliers. He was also particularly fond of his longtime co-workers and customers at P.T. Hastings Seafood and his many neighbors at The Atlantic at Charter Colony. A special thank you is due to the kind staff at The Laurals of Willow Creek for their compassionate care during this most difficult time. on April 11, 2021.7

Family

Sally Elton Dance
Marriage*He married Sally Elton Dance on February 25, 1981 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.6 
Divorce* William Zell Wiley and Sally Elton Dance were divorced on October 30, 1989 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S12633] Twiford Funeral Home, online www.twifordfh.com, From the William Orville Wiley obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Zell Wiley obituary in the Apr 11, 2021 edition.
  8. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  9. [S13208] Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, online wilmingtoncares.com, From the William Travis Wiley obituary.

Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder1,2

F, b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
FatherJacob Sowder3,4,5,2 b. circa 1733/34, d. circa May, 1819
MotherAnne Prillaman3,4,5,2
     Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,2 She was born on March 25, 1794 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7 She married Henry Adam Poff Sr., son of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4,5,1,2 As of March 26, 1812,her married name was Poff. Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder died on October 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.7,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 226, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Henry Adam Poff Sr. b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
Marriage*Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder married Henry Adam Poff Sr., son of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4,5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
  2. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  3. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  4. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  8. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  11. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  12. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lucinda Conner death certificate.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mildred Pauline Drummond1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1916, d. August 2, 2002
FatherGeorge William Drummond4,3 b. November 9, 1887, d. April 17, 1931
MotherEtta May Craft4,3 b. August, 1894, d. October 19, 1918
     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-2228.5 Mildred Pauline Drummond was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on December 13, 1916 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.5,2,3 She married Jesse D. Parker on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 As of September 26, 1935,her married name was Parker. Mildred Pauline Drummond died on August 2, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.5,4 She PARKER, Mildred Drummond, 85, of New Castle, left this earth and entered into her heavenly journey on Friday afternoon, August 2, 2002 with her family at her bedside at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. Mildred is the daughter of the late George William and Etta Craft Drummond. She is survived by her son, Donald E. Drummond, of New Castle; grandson, Jeff Drummond; granddaughter and husband, Missy and Keith Ring; granddaughter, Stephanie Drummond; along with former daughter-in-law, Una Lake Drummond, all of New Castle. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2002 at Crossroads Church with Jack Ford and Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Paitsel Funeral Home New Castle. Special thanks to the Nursing Staff at Richfield for all of your care and comfort during Mildred's final hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Crossroads Church Building Fund, Rt. 3 Box 2223, New Castle, Va. 24127. on August 4, 2002.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 110, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Charles Craft7
1930Dwelling 63, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandmother Belle Craft8

Family

Jesse D. Parker b. July 6, 1912, d. July 1, 1944
Marriage*Mildred Pauline Drummond married Jesse D. Parker on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Drummond Parker obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald E. Drummond obituary in the Apr 3, 2009 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1913, d. August 6, 1984
FatherFloyd Sephas Agee Sr.1,2,5,4 b. September 5, 1886, d. March 28, 1955
MotherSarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran6,1,2,5,3,4 b. March 13, 1895, d. October 15, 1988
     Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee COPPER HILL - Elder James Leroy (Roy) Agee, age 71, died Monday, August 6, 1984, in a Roanoke hospital. He has been a minister of the Primitive Baptist Faith for 23 years. He was a member and the pastor of Salem Church, Copper Hill. He was also the pastor of Payne's Creek and Laurel Creek Churches of Floyd County, as well as serving as co-pastors of Valley View Church of Riner. For the past ten years he has served as the moderator of Smith River Primitive Baptist Association. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. Agee, Christiansburg; and Larry J. Agee, King, North Carolina; three step-sons, Melvin Gearheart and Donald Gearheart, both of Copper Hill; and Larry Gearheart; Salem; his mother, Sarah Moran Agee, Christiansburg; six sisters, Mrs. Herman (Ora) Guthrie, Salem; Mrs. Raymond (Rule) Poff; Mechanicsville, Maryland; Mrs. Bill (Ruby) Hawley, and Mrs. Jimmy (Doris) Hawley, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Charles (Frances) Lewis, Newbern, North Carolina; Mrs. Eddie (Madeline) Bonham, Midway Park, North Carolina; three brothers, Roscoe Agee and Andrew Agee, both of Christiansburg; Floyd S. Agee, Jr., Salem; four grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Funeral was Thursday, August 9, at Salem Church, Copper Hill, wjth the Elders Amos Hash and Raymond Goad officiating, with interment in the Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Church Building Fund, c/o Mrs. Wade M. Poff, Route 1, Copper Hill, VA 24079. Wood Funeral Home was in charge, of arrangements.3 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4 He was born on May 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,5,4 He married Margie Mobe Martin, daughter of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7,1 Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee married Stefana Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 13, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,4 Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee died on August 6, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.7,1,3,4

Family 1

Margie Mobe Martin b. July 10, 1914, d. April 9, 1974
Marriage*He married Margie Mobe Martin, daughter of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7,1 
Children
  • Donald Lee Agee1,3
  • Larry James Agee1,3

Family 2

Stefana Conner b. May 18, 1916, d. February 12, 1984
Marriage*Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee married Stefana Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 13, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,4 

Citations

  1. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Leroy Agee obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Stefana G. Agee obituary in an unknown newspaper.

Zachary King Haislip1,2

M, b. July 1, 1966, d. October 9, 1988
FatherJohn Carlton Haislip1,2 b. October 17, 1929, d. June 25, 1989
MotherPhyllis Dean King1,2
     Zachary King Haislip was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia. He was born on July 1, 1966.2 He died on October 9, 1988 at age 22; Died in an auto accident.1,2

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Peter Samuel Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. May 16, 1884, d. April 7, 1975
FatherIsaac Hall Vest3,2 b. June 13, 1856, d. May 31, 1920
MotherSarah Elizabeth M. Vest2,3 b. July 17, 1856, d. August 17, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 228-70-5671.5 Peter Samuel Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He FLOYD - Peter Samuel Vest, age 90, died Monday, Apr. 7, 1975, at his home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ercil (Olive) Austin of Copper Hill; Mrs. Charles (Ora) King of Check; Mrs. Grover (Georgianna) Young of Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elliott (Ella Vade) Vest of Floyd; one brother, C. Banks Vest of Floyd; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild. Funeral was Wednesday, Apr. 9, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church, Floyd County, with the Elders B. 0. Thompson and Roy Agee officiating, with interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.1 He married Sarah R. Cole. Peter Samuel Vest was born on May 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jul 9, 1884.5,2,4 He married Doshia I. Hale, daughter of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Peter Samuel Vest died on April 7, 1975 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.5,1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 77, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 106, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, District 102, Susquehanna, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930State hospital carpenter9

Family 1

Sarah R. Cole
Marriage*Peter Samuel Vest married Sarah R. Cole

Family 2

Doshia I. Hale b. October 20, 1884, d. May 1, 1911
Marriage*Peter Samuel Vest married Doshia I. Hale, daughter of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Peter Samuel Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Olive Vest Austin obituary in the May 3, 2007 edition.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elliott Claiborn Vest obituary in the May 3, 1973 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Doshia I. Hale1,2,3,4

F, b. October 20, 1884, d. May 1, 1911
FatherWilliam Francis Hale2,1,3 b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926
MotherSarah Roena Cole1,2,3 b. January 31, 1857, d. April 1, 1933
     Doshia I. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on October 20, 1884 at Virginia.5,1 She married Peter Samuel Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of August 2, 1905,her married name was Vest. Doshia I. Hale died on May 1, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 2, 1911.5,1,4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 132, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 77, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Peter Samuel Vest b. May 16, 1884, d. April 7, 1975
Marriage*Doshia I. Hale married Peter Samuel Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Olive Vest Austin obituary in the May 3, 2007 edition.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Eva Carlene Cole1,2

F, b. November 20, 1919, d. February 10, 2012
FatherJerry Kyle Cole3,4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers3,4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Eva Carlene Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-18-5239.10 She was born on November 20, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,10 She married Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon, son of John Thomas Nixon Sr. and Bertha A. Sumner, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,1,2 As of March 6, 1941,her married name was Nixon. Eva Carlene Cole died on February 10, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.1,2,10,11 She Eva Carlene Nixon, 92, of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, from complications of a stroke. Eva was born on November 20, 1919, to Jerry and Mae Cole and spent most of her life in Floyd County. In 1986 she retired from Floyd Nursing Home and moved to Salem. She was a member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rexford L. Nixon; and her siblings, Elva Martin, Archie Cole, Hester Hoback, Effie Conner, Nina Martin, Dorothy Martin and Marvin Cole. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Loreeta and Frank Carter, of Bristol, Janet and Tom Baca, of Albuquerque, N.M., Wanda and James Rettinger, of Roanoke, and Lisa and John Newell, also of Albuquerque, N.M; seven grandchildren, Sara and Jason Reeves, of Hamilton, Mont., Stephanie and Mike Schmidt, of Los Angeles, Calif., Sheri Carter, of Alexandria, Rex Carter, of Floyd, and Amanda, Ian, and Anya Newell, all of Albuquerque, N.M; great- grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin Reeves, and Emma and Maya Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank extended family, Ann LeDe' and her wonderful staff, Dr. Michael Malpass, and Good Samaritan Hospice for the care and attention during Eva's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, the National Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of the donor's choice . Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Shaun Tanner. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2012, and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on February 11, 2012.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 186, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 166, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 75, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon b. March 25, 1906, d. September 1, 1998
Marriage*Eva Carlene Cole married Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon, son of John Thomas Nixon Sr. and Bertha A. Sumner, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cole Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rex L. Nixon obituary in the Sep 3, 1998 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Newell-Nixon marriage announcement in the Sep 10, 1988 edition.

Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 25, 1906, d. September 1, 1998
FatherJohn Thomas Nixon Sr.6 b. April 12, 1884, d. December 17, 1970
MotherBertha A. Sumner6 b. October 5, 1888, d. April 18, 1971
     Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7 His Social Security Number was 231-18-4063.2 He was born on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,4,7 He married Eva Carlene Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,3,7 Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon died on September 1, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.1,2,7,5 He NIXON, Rex L., 92, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 1998. Mr. Nixon served on both the Electoral Board and the School Board in Floyd County for several years. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and George Nixon. He was a retired farmer and attended Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Eva Carlene Nixon; daughters and sons-in-law, Loreeta N. and G. Frank Carter, Bristol, Va., Janet G. and Thomas Baca, Albuquerque, N.M., Wanda N. and James G. Rettinger, Roanoke, Lisa R. and John Newell, Albuquerque, N.M; grandchildren, Sara B. and Jason Reeves, Rio Rancho, N.M., Stephanie Baca, New York, N. Y., Rex Carter, Sheri Carter, both of Bristol, Va., Amanda Newell, Ian Newell, Albuquerque, N.M; great-grandchild, Kelly Reeves; sister, Ava N. Sumner, Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Pat Nixon, Salem, Gene and Evelyn Nixon, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Irene Nixon, Christiansburg, Ruth Nixon, Salem; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Salem Rescue Squad or to Green Hill Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 1998, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Pastor R. Douglas Jones and Pastor Harold S. Moyer. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. (366-0707). on September 3, 1998.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 75, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Farmer9

Family

Eva Carlene Cole b. November 20, 1919, d. February 10, 2012
Marriage*Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon married Eva Carlene Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rex L. Nixon obituary in the Sep 3, 1998 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Newell-Nixon marriage announcement in the Sep 10, 1988 edition.

Clarice Peters1,2

F, b. August 12, 1922, d. November 23, 2014
FatherGeorge Jackson Peters3,2 b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
MotherAllie Lucy Janney3,2 b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
     Clarice Peters married Marvin Lee Cole, son of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers.1,2 Clarice Peters was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Cole. She was born on August 12, 1922 at Virginia. She died on November 23, 2014 at Virginia at age 92.2 She Clarice Peters Cole, 92, of Pilot, went peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, George J. and Allie Janney Peters; husband, Marvin L. Cole; two sons, Darry Lee and George Kyle Cole; siblings, Hobert, Maggie, Bernard, Hampton, Ibra, Herman, Vivian, Huie, and her twin brother Harris. She Leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Durene C. Cupp of Christiansburg; one grandson, Darren Keith and his wife Tammy and their four children; Joshua Dean, Cole Gabriel, Grace-Katherine Durene and Mason Kyle of Pilot; one granddaughter, Susan C. Dickerson; and her three children; Ashlynn Kemp, Kyle and Briar Dickerson of Check. Clarice's love for the Lord showed through in her daily life and her love for her family was her greatest joy. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in the Cole Family Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. Flowers would be appreciated or a memorial donation can be made to the Cole Family Cemetery, C/O Darren Keith, 2627 Stonewall Road, Pilot, VA 24138 or Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 409, Riner, VA 24149. on November 25, 2014.2

Family

Marvin Lee Cole b. June 25, 1916, d. March 11, 1978
Marriage*She married Marvin Lee Cole, son of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marvin Lee Cole obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Peters Cole obituary in the Nov 25, 2014 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Kyle Cole obituary in the Apr 2, 2007 edition.

George Kyle Cole1,2,3

M, b. September 14, 1958, d. March 31, 2007
FatherMarvin Lee Cole1,2,3 b. June 25, 1916, d. March 11, 1978
MotherClarice Peters1,2,3 b. August 12, 1922, d. November 23, 2014
     George Kyle Cole was born on September 14, 1958.2 He died on March 31, 2007 at Virginia at age 48.2 He George Kyle Cole departed his earthly life Saturday night, March 31, 2007 at the age of 48. He was born September 14, 1958 and was a tremendously unique individual. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin L. Cole; and a brother, Darry Lee Cole. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, J. Kyle and Mae S. Cole, and George and Allie J. Peters. George Kyle experienced many passions in his life through, farming, truck driving, real estate, auctioneering, fence building and logging timber. He is survived by his loving mother, Clarice P. Cole of Pilot; one sister, Durene C. Cupp, Christiansburg; a daughter, Susan Dickerson; a granddaughter, Ashlynn Jean Kemp, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also survived by a very special nephew and his wife, Darren and Tammy Keith; one grandniece, Grace-Katherine Durene and three grandnephews, Joshua Dean, Cole Gabriel, and Mason Kyle Keith, all of Pilot. A special thanks for the kindness and care given to George Kyle goes to the New River Nephrology Office, Drs. Travede and Baker, Carolyn and Denise, The New River Valley Dialysis Center and the many nurses and doctors at the New River Valley Medical Center who have always shown extra love over the past 3½ years. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening with a memorial service at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Alley, officiating at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, Virginia. A private family interment will take place at the Cole Family Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Floyd County Rescue Department, Floyd, Va. 24091. on April 2, 2007.2

Family

Child
  • Susan Cole2

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marvin Lee Cole obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Kyle Cole obituary in the Apr 2, 2007 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Peters Cole obituary in the Nov 25, 2014 edition.