Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 21, 1940, d. November 28, 2001
FatherCharles Henry Maxey1,6,7,2,8,4 b. March 25, 1879, d. October 30, 1956
MotherBessie Ann Gearheart1,6,7,2,8,4 b. April 9, 1898, d. October 24, 1993
     Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,9 His Social Security Number was 226-50-6519.10 He married Savannah Gail Hodge.1 Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey was born on March 21, 1940 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,3,4 He married Ruth Faye Mitchell, daughter of Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. and Lena Mae Willis, on January 16, 1960 at Danville, Virginia.2 Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey and Ruth Faye Mitchell were divorced on July 1, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey died on November 28, 2001 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 61.10,1,5 He MAXEY, Thomas Henry, (Tom), 61, of Hardy, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 28, 2001. He attended Harvest Ministries, and was a former employee of Singer Furniture for over 33 years, and more recently, Hooker Furniture. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Bessie G. Maxey, and a son, Roger Maxey. Surviving are his wife, Gail Hodge Maxey; a son, Mark Maxey of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa Maxey and Troy Dickerson of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Tim Ratcliff, Dwonna Ratcliff, Randy Hale, Ginger Hale, Jacob Maxey; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl Shilling, Wesley Shilling, Charles Maxey, Kenneth Maxey; sisters, Madeline Hall, Gladys Cronise, Garnett Dale, Mary Mills, Fay Craighead; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin County. on November 30, 2001.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 172, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Savannah Gail Hodge
Marriage*Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey married Savannah Gail Hodge.1 

Family 2

Ruth Faye Mitchell
Marriage*Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey married Ruth Faye Mitchell, daughter of Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. and Lena Mae Willis, on January 16, 1960 at Danville, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey and Ruth Faye Mitchell were divorced on July 1, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 
Children
  • Mark Maxey1
  • Theresa Ann Maxey1
  • Roger Alan Maxey1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Henry Maxey obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Shilling Maxey obituary in the Oct 26, 1993 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2787] Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=samuel&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=47948199&CRid=2138324&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Starkey James Mills1,2

M, b. January 13, 1927, d. March 5, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-9302.1 Starkey James Mills was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,2 He was born on January 13, 1927 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Maxey, daughter of Charles Henry Maxey and Bessie Ann Gearheart, on December 6, 1952 at Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.4,5,3 Starkey James Mills died on March 5, 2004 at Okaloosa Co., Florida, at age 77; The SSDI has a death date of Mar 6, 2004.1,2 He Starkey James Mills, Senior Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired, 77, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday morning, March 5, 2004 after a long battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Diseases. Starkey was born, January 13, 1927 in Franklin County a son of the late Orren James and Allie Mills. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Elmer and Herman Mills. His love for his Country lead him to enter the U.S. Navy in 1944 and transferred to the U.S. Air Force in 1947. Throughout his 22 year career, he worked mostly with munitions, but the last 6 years were spent as a First Sergeant, proudly touching many lives and making good men into great soldiers. After retiring in 1966, he took up real estate and spent time with his family. In his spare time, he wrote numerous letters to Presidents, Congress, and State Legislatures, in hopes of making a difference. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Mary E. Mills; his daughter, Reese Mills of Destin, Fla; son, Michael (Linda) Mills, of Saint Cloud, Fla; grandchildren, April (Tim) Chapel, of Crestview, Fla., Brandon Patzig of Destin, Fla., Stacey Mills of Saint Cloud, Fla; his brother, Randolph (Joyce) Mills of Fayetteville, N.C; his sisters, Blanche Foster, Hazel Naff, Nellie (Charles) Bushnell, Ellen (David) Dodson, all of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. The Mills family would like to give a special thanks to the CNA, Chasity Wiseman for her loving care and devotion, and to "Little Fella" Madison Wiseman, for bringing smiles and joy in his final days. They would also like to thank Covenant Hospice of Niceville, Fla. for their assistance and loving care. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Wednesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West 168th Street, New York, New York 10032-9982. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on March 9, 2004.2

Family

Mary Elizabeth Maxey
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Maxey, daughter of Charles Henry Maxey and Bessie Ann Gearheart, on December 6, 1952 at Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.4,5,3 
Children
  • Patricia Darleen "Reese" Mills3,2
  • Michael James Mills3,2

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Starkey James Mills obituary in the Mar 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Shilling Maxey obituary in the Oct 26, 1993 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vanola Hurley Williamson obituary in the Jun 5, 2000 edition.

William Terry Pendleton1,2

M, b. March 26, 1895, d. May 15, 1984
     William Terry Pendleton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 236-10-8638.3 He was born on March 26, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 28, 1895 and the SSDI has Mar 25, 1896.2,1,3 He married Emma Lou "Emmie" Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1921.1,4 William Terry Pendleton died on May 15, 1984 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 446, District 24-25, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1930Coal miner4
1940Coal miner5

Family

Emma Lou "Emmie" Gearheart b. March 22, 1904, d. December 15, 1985
Marriage*William Terry Pendleton married Emma Lou "Emmie" Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1921.1,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Faulkner1

M, b. February 14, 1883
     Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Faulkner was born on February 14, 1883 at Carroll Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 14, 1885.2,1 He married Ruth Arbelle Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1917 at West Virginia.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 143, District 61, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 312, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 155, District 24-44, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1920Coal miner5
1930Coal mine loader4
1940Coal miner6

Family

Ruth Arbelle Gearheart b. October 6, 1900, d. June, 1983
Marriage*Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Faulkner married Ruth Arbelle Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1917 at West Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jacqueline Faulkner death certificate.
  9. [S5904] Rock House Cemetery, McDowell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the baby female death certificate.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil J. Faulkner obituary in the May 28, 2000 edition.

Millard Robert Richards1,2

M, b. September 19, 1901, d. July 13, 1964
     Millard Robert Richards was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 19, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Eliza Gilley "Lizzie" Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1920.3,1 Millard Robert Richards died on July 13, 1964 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 192, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 376, District 119-47, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1930Coal miner3

Family

Eliza Gilley "Lizzie" Gearheart b. March 5, 1902, d. May 11, 1986
Marriage*Millard Robert Richards married Eliza Gilley "Lizzie" Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1920.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dillard Oscar Lee Richards1,2,3,4

M, b. September 5, 1921, d. April 29, 2013
FatherMillard Robert Richards5,1,3 b. September 19, 1901, d. July 13, 1964
MotherEliza Gilley "Lizzie" Gearheart5,1,3 b. March 5, 1902, d. May 11, 1986
     Dillard Oscar Lee Richards was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 He was born on September 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His grave stone has a birt date of Sep 4, 1921.2,6,7 He married Mary Ellen Hill on December 22, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,8 Dillard Oscar Lee Richards died on April 29, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.4,7,6,9 He Dillard Lee Richards, 91, of Daleville, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Hill Richards; son, David Warren Richards; and son-in-law, Paul L. Gluth. He was a World War II Army Veteran, having served in the 38th Infantry Division, and received a bronze star and a Philippine Liberation Medal. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie O. Gluth, of Daleville; daughter-in-law, Janet G. Richards, of Daleville; granddaughters, Mary Catherine Mullins and husband, Scott, of Troutville, and Carmen Nicole Dillon, of Daleville; and great- grandchildren, Katlyn Poff, Matthew Deacon, Maggie Lee Deacon, Colton Dillon, Gabrielle Mullins, Hannah Dillon, Hunter Dillon, and Sawyer Mullins. A private graveside service with Military Honors will be held for the family. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. on April 30, 2013.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 192, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Odd job laborer1

Family

Mary Ellen Hill b. November 27, 1927, d. August 9, 2000
Marriage*Dillard Oscar Lee Richards married Mary Ellen Hill on December 22, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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 Dillard Lee Richards obituary in the Apr 30, 2013 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ellen Hill Richards obituary in the Aug 11, 2000 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Warren Richards obituary in the May 4, 2009 edition.

Lena Beatrice Maxey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 21, 1917, d. November 29, 1985
FatherCharles Henry Maxey1,6,4 b. March 25, 1879, d. October 30, 1956
MotherOkie Deporie Shilling1,6,4 b. June 20, 1883, d. May 12, 1932
     Lena Beatrice Maxey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 21, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 She married William Robert "Bob" Gearheart, son of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on July 18, 1934 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 As of July 18, 1934,her married name was Gearheart.5 Lena Beatrice Maxey and William Robert "Bob" Gearheart were divorced on February 28, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Lena Beatrice Maxey died on November 29, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.4

Family

William Robert "Bob" Gearheart b. January 30, 1913, d. June 11, 1977
Marriage*She married William Robert "Bob" Gearheart, son of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on July 18, 1934 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Lena Beatrice Maxey and William Robert "Bob" Gearheart were divorced on February 28, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Okey G. Cochran obituary in the Jul 26, 1999 edition.

Okie Deporie Shilling1

F, b. June 20, 1883, d. May 12, 1932
FatherWilliam George Peter "Billy K" Shilling1 b. November, 1851, d. 1931
MotherMelvina America Gearheart1 b. June, 1853, d. 1906
     Okie Deporie Shilling was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 20, 1883 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Charles Henry Maxey on January 14, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of January 14, 1903,her married name was Maxey.1 Okie Deporie Shilling died on May 12, 1932 at age 48.1

Family

Charles Henry Maxey b. March 25, 1879, d. October 30, 1956
Marriage*She married Charles Henry Maxey on January 14, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Okey Bell Gearheart1,2

F, b. May 3, 1935, d. July 24, 1999
FatherWilliam Robert "Bob" Gearheart1,3,2 b. January 30, 1913, d. June 11, 1977
MotherLena Beatrice Maxey3,2 b. March 21, 1917, d. November 29, 1985
     Okey Bell Gearheart was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She was born on May 3, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2 She married James Amos Rhoades on November 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of November 29, 1951,her married name was Rhoades.2 As of September 11, 1955,her married name was Cochran.5 Okey Bell Gearheart married Kenny Mason Cochran Jr. on September 11, 1955 at York, York Co., South Carolina.3,5 Okey Bell Gearheart and Kenny Mason Cochran Jr. were divorced on December 2, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Okey Bell Gearheart died on July 24, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.3,6,4 She COCHRAN, Okey G., 64, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 24, 1999. She was a native of Franklin County, Va. and a daughter of the late Robert and Lena Gearheart. Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by her daughter, Ginger Cochran and her grandson, Jerry Rhoades. Survivors include three daughters, Neva Muse, of Roanoke, Lena Medina, of Elizabeth, N.J., Brenda Jordan, of Lakehurst, N.J; one son, Robert Mason Cochran, of Roanoke; three grandsons, Louis Matias, of Roanoke, Leon Cochran, of Vinton, and Bo Atkins, of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Chanise Rhoades, of Atlantic City, N.J., three great-grandchildren, Chevelle Matias, Malcolm Rhoades, and Andrew Cochran. A chapel service will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on July 26, 1999.3

Family 1

James Amos Rhoades b. February 11, 1931, d. May, 1975
Marriage*She married James Amos Rhoades on November 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Child

Family 2

Kenny Mason Cochran Jr. b. September 25, 1927, d. January 23, 1978
Marriage*Okey Bell Gearheart married Kenny Mason Cochran Jr. on September 11, 1955 at York, York Co., South Carolina.3,5 
Divorce* Okey Bell Gearheart and Kenny Mason Cochran Jr. were divorced on December 2, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Okey G. Cochran obituary in the Jul 26, 1999 edition.
  4. [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&
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Virginia Cochran obituary in the Apr 10, 1992 edition.

James Amos Rhoades1

M, b. February 11, 1931, d. May, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0529.2 James Amos Rhoades was born on February 11, 1931 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Okey Bell Gearheart, daughter of William Robert "Bob" Gearheart and Lena Beatrice Maxey, on November 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 James Amos Rhoades died in May, 1975 at age 44.2

Family

Okey Bell Gearheart b. May 3, 1935, d. July 24, 1999
Marriage*He married Okey Bell Gearheart, daughter of William Robert "Bob" Gearheart and Lena Beatrice Maxey, on November 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Atha Almira Coleman1,2

F, b. March 27, 1896, d. February 25, 1983
     Atha Almira Coleman was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-1489.4 She was born on March 27, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,3,2 She married Ernest Tilvern Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on June 25, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 25, 1912,her married name was Gearheart. Atha Almira Coleman died on February 25, 1983 at Arlington Co., Virginia, at age 86.4,1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 637, District 147, Richmond, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 47, District 10, Richmond, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 83, District 118-112, Richmond, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 149, District 119-48, Richmond, Virginia8

Family

Ernest Tilvern Gearheart b. September 8, 1892, d. September 5, 1963
Marriage*Atha Almira Coleman married Ernest Tilvern Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on June 25, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S1809] Enid News & Eagle, The, From the Virginia Ada Lowe obituary in the Jun 7, 2011 edition.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ernest T. Gearheart, Sr. obituary in the Sep 6, 1963 edition.
  12. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Burnette King obituary in the Dec 11, 1976 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ida Mae Gearheart1

F, b. July 28, 1901, d. January 1, 1970
FatherJoseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart2,3,4,5,1 b. September 30, 1871, d. December 24, 1960
MotherLaura Bell Manning2,3,4,5,1 b. August 11, 1873, d. March 30, 1963
     Ida Mae Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 She was born on July 28, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of April 26, 1919,her married name was Beverly.1 She married Roscoe Lee Beverly on April 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Ida Mae Gearheart and Roscoe Lee Beverly were divorced on September 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Ida Mae Gearheart married John Leslie Flinchum on October 11, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,1 As of October 11, 1924,her married name was Flinchum.1 Ida Mae Gearheart died on January 1, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 151, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 233, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 227, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 173, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 261, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Roscoe Lee Beverly b. April 6, 1896, d. May 21, 1961
Marriage*Ida Mae Gearheart married Roscoe Lee Beverly on April 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Ida Mae Gearheart and Roscoe Lee Beverly were divorced on September 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 

Family 2

John Leslie Flinchum b. April 16, 1898, d. October 23, 1964
Marriage*Ida Mae Gearheart married John Leslie Flinchum on October 11, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the J. P. Gearheart obituary in the Dec 25, 1960 edition.
  6. [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&
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Flinchum Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the Elsie Flinchum English obituary in the May 6, 1968 edition.
  14. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman L. Flinchum obituary in the Jul 14, 2009 edition.

Beulah Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith1

F, b. April 26, 1819, d. February 19, 1900
     Beulah Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith married Anderson E. Aldredge, son of Ezekiel Aldredge and Nancy Kempleton.1 Beulah Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Aldredge. She was born on April 26, 1819 at Virginia.1 She died on February 19, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Anderson E. Aldredge b. May 11, 1817
Marriage*Beulah Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith married Anderson E. Aldredge, son of Ezekiel Aldredge and Nancy Kempleton.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Roscoe Lee Beverly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 6, 1896, d. May 21, 1961
     Roscoe Lee Beverly was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6,5 He was born on April 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate and veterans records have a birth year of 1897.2,3,6,4,5 He married Ida Mae Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on April 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Roscoe Lee Beverly and Ida Mae Gearheart were divorced on September 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Roscoe Lee Beverly died on May 21, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.3,6,4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 233, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaRoscoe and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Joseph Gearheart1

Occupation

1920Railroad shop machinist helper1

Family

Ida Mae Gearheart b. July 28, 1901, d. January 1, 1970
Marriage*Roscoe Lee Beverly married Ida Mae Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on April 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* Roscoe Lee Beverly and Ida Mae Gearheart were divorced on September 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S2278] Butts Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=281&GRid=52448993&CRid=49642&df=all&
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

John Leslie Flinchum1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 16, 1898, d. October 23, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2580.6 John Leslie Flinchum was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,7 He was born on April 16, 1898 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,6,3,7,4,5 He married Ida Mae Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on October 11, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,9 John Leslie Flinchum died on October 23, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.6,3,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 227, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 173, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 261, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Rayon mill machinist helper1
1940Rayon factory mechanic10
1950Rayon factory mechanic11

Family

Ida Mae Gearheart b. July 28, 1901, d. January 1, 1970
Marriage*John Leslie Flinchum married Ida Mae Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on October 11, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Flinchum Poff obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  14. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman L. Flinchum obituary in the Jul 14, 2009 edition.

Alfred Clarence Gearheart1,2,3

M, b. September 8, 1904, d. February 1, 1980
FatherJoseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart4,5,2,6,7 b. September 30, 1871, d. December 24, 1960
MotherLaura Bell Manning4,5,2,8,6,7 b. August 11, 1873, d. March 30, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 228-84-2467.9 Alfred Clarence Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,10 He was born on September 8, 1904 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,2,10 He married Oakey Marie Horsley on June 4, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Alfred Clarence Gearheart and Oakey Marie Horsley were divorced on March 27, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Alfred Clarence Gearheart died on February 1, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.9,2,10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 151, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 233, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 176, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Western State Hospital Mental Institution, District 122-11, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Rayon mill doffer11

Family

Oakey Marie Horsley b. February 26, 1905, d. April 1, 1996
Marriage*Alfred Clarence Gearheart married Oakey Marie Horsley on June 4, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* Alfred Clarence Gearheart and Oakey Marie Horsley were divorced on March 27, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S592] Descendants of Leonard J. Gearheart, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/2785/leonard.html
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the J. P. Gearheart obituary in the Dec 25, 1960 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Laura Gearheart obituary in the Mar 31, 1963 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [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&
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Marie Gearheart Massey obituary in the Apr 2, 1996 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freda M. Williams Tolley obituary in the Feb 23, 2018 edition.
  15. [S2742] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Horsley Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oakey Marie Horsley1,2,3

F, b. February 26, 1905, d. April 1, 1996
     Oakey Marie Horsley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Her married name was Massey.5 She married William Summer Massey.5 Oakey Marie Horsley was born on February 26, 1905 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 She married Alfred Clarence Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on June 4, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of June 4, 1927,her married name was Gearheart.3 Oakey Marie Horsley and Alfred Clarence Gearheart were divorced on March 27, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Oakey Marie Horsley died on April 1, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.1,4 She MASSEY, Oakey Marie Gearheart 91, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 1, 1996 at Friendship Manor. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Freda G. and Doug Tolley, Salem, Lois G. and Kyle Purdy, Roanoke; one son, Aubrey C. Gearheart, Salem; four brothers, Landon Horsley, Abe Horsley, both of Salem, Marion Horsley, Key West, Fla., and Bob Horsley, Texas; three sisters, Sylvia Davis, Roanoke, Lottie Neighbors, Salem, Kattie Cox, Big Island; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 2, 1996.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 176, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 174, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

William Summer Massey b. November 3, 1901, d. October 22, 1994
Marriage*Oakey Marie Horsley married William Summer Massey.5 

Family 2

Alfred Clarence Gearheart b. September 8, 1904, d. February 1, 1980
Marriage*Oakey Marie Horsley married Alfred Clarence Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on June 4, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Oakey Marie Horsley and Alfred Clarence Gearheart were divorced on March 27, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Marie Gearheart Massey obituary in the Apr 2, 1996 edition.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [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&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Summer Massey obituary in the Oct 23, 1994 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aubrey C. Gearheart obituary in the May 13, 2008 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freda M. Williams Tolley obituary in the Feb 23, 2018 edition.
  10. [S2742] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Horsley Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Annie Maggie Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. July 1, 1907, d. March 10, 1967
FatherJoseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart1,4,3,5,6 b. September 30, 1871, d. December 24, 1960
MotherLaura Bell Manning1,4,3,5,6 b. August 11, 1873, d. March 30, 1963
     Annie Maggie Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,7 She was born on July 1, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,7 She married Alfred Preston Rakes on December 18, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,3,6 As of December 18, 1926,her married name was Rakes.6 Annie Maggie Gearheart died on March 10, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.3,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 151, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 233, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 168, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 8, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 38, District 81-32, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Alfred Preston Rakes b. March 28, 1906, d. January 17, 2001
Marriage*Annie Maggie Gearheart married Alfred Preston Rakes on December 18, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S592] Descendants of Leonard J. Gearheart, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/2785/leonard.html
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the J. P. Gearheart obituary in the Dec 25, 1960 edition.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Preston Rakes obituary in the Jan 21, 2001 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Rakes obituary in the Mar 2, 1990 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Belle Rakes obituary in the May 20, 2013 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bill Rakes obituary in the Nov 22, 2023 edition.

Alfred Preston Rakes1,2,3

M, b. March 28, 1906, d. January 17, 2001
     Alfred Preston Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 719-07-5969.5 He was born on March 28, 1906 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,2,4,3 He married Annie Maggie Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on December 18, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,7 Alfred Preston Rakes died on January 17, 2001 at Union City, Obion Co., Tennessee, at age 94.1,5,4 He RAKES, Alfred Preston, 94, formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City, Tenn. He had recently made his home at Union City and Martin, Tenn. He was born March 28, 1906 in Montgomery County, Va. He was a retired welder for the Norfolk & Western Railway. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Gearheart Rakes, son, Hubert Rakes, an infant daughter, Shelby Rakes, six sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Georgie Rakes of Smith Mountain Lake; his daughters and sons-in-law, Nelda and Willard King, Carolyn and L. D. Adkins, and Linda Battle, all of Union City, Tenn., Joyce Rakes of Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Rakes of Salem; grandchildren include Pam Betts, Sandra Allman, Robert King, Jennifer Battle and Cathy Adkins, all of Union City, Tenn., Leigh Ann Adkins Smith of Dyersburg, Tenn., Judy Robertson of Roanoke, Debbie Rakes of Salem, Kathy Rakes of Texas, Terry Schoonover of Smith Mountain Lake and Gary Preston "Butch" Rakes of Powhatan. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. on January 20, 2001.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 8, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 38, District 81-32, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Railroad riveter8
1940Railroad car repairer9
1950Welder10

Family

Annie Maggie Gearheart b. July 1, 1907, d. March 10, 1967
Marriage*Alfred Preston Rakes married Annie Maggie Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on December 18, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Preston Rakes obituary in the Jan 21, 2001 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [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&
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hubert Rakes obituary in the Mar 2, 1990 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Belle Rakes obituary in the May 20, 2013 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bill Rakes obituary in the Nov 22, 2023 edition.

Maudie Adeline Gearheart1,2

F, b. February 28, 1909, d. September 1, 2000
FatherJoseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart3,4,5,6,1,2 b. September 30, 1871, d. December 24, 1960
MotherLaura Bell Manning3,4,5,6,1,2 b. August 11, 1873, d. March 30, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 223-76-0153.7 Maudie Adeline Gearheart was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,9 She was born on February 28, 1909 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1910.7,2 As of August 9, 1930,her married name was Hubble.10 She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble on August 9, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,11,1 Maudie Adeline Gearheart died on September 1, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.8,7,12 She HUBBLE, Maudie Gearheart, 90, of Roanoke County, passed away Friday, September 1, 2000. She was the widow of Samuel Henry Hubble and predeceased by two sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Hubble was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Salem. She was an employee of the American Viscose but later became a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Surviving are a son, Garland L. Hubble and his wife Barbara, of Smithfield; a daughter, Phyllis H. Blomberg, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Cathy Berry, of Smithfield, Allison Mabry, of Roanoke, and Tracey Dieber, of Forrest; four greatgrandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 3, 2000.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 151, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 233, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 169, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 18, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 30, District 81-47, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Rayon mill reeler5

Family

Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble b. April 7, 1909, d. September 5, 1998
Marriage*Maudie Adeline Gearheart married Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble on August 9, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,11,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the J. P. Gearheart obituary in the Dec 25, 1960 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maudie Gearheart Hubble obituary in the Sep 3, 2000 edition.
  9. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  10. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel H. Hubble obituary in the Sep 6, 1998 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 7, 1909, d. September 5, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5837.7 Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,9 He was born on April 7, 1909 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.7,3,10,4,5 He married Maudie Adeline Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on August 9, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,3 Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble died on September 5, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.7,8,2,10 He HUBBLE, Samuel H. ("Sam"), 89, of Salem, passed away Saturday, September 5, 1998. He was retired from Valleydale Meat Packers and later retired from South Salem Elementary School. Mr. Hubble was a long-time member and a former Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Maudie Gearheart Hubble; his daughter, Phyllis J. Blomberg and her husband Albert Blomberg of Roanoke; his son, Garland L. Hubble and his wife, Barbara Hubble of Smithfield; three grandchildren, Cathy Berry of Smithfield, Allison Mabrey of Roanoke and Tracey Dieber of Forest; four great-grandchildren and two half brothers, Everett Owens and Homer Owens of Salem; and a sister-in-law, Beulah A. Hubble of Catawba. Interment with full military honors by VFW Post 1264, will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 6, 1998.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 30, District 81-47, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Rayon mill bleaching room worker11
1950Meat plant worker12

Family

Maudie Adeline Gearheart b. February 28, 1909, d. September 1, 2000
Marriage*Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble married Maudie Adeline Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on August 9, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maudie Gearheart Hubble obituary in the Sep 3, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel H. Hubble obituary in the Sep 6, 1998 edition.
  9. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nash Gearheart1

M, b. circa 1894, d. 1899
FatherIsaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart1 b. February 12, 1871, d. January 11, 1943
MotherEmma Zetta King1 b. February 29, 1868, d. February 25, 1951
     Nash Gearheart was buried at John Harvey Gearheart Family Farm Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born circa 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died in 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died from blood poisoning.1

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

Stellar Mae "Stella" Gearheart1,2

F, b. November 26, 1902, d. March 12, 1976
FatherIsaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart3,4,2 b. February 12, 1871, d. January 11, 1943
MotherEmma Zetta King3,4,2 b. February 29, 1868, d. February 25, 1951
     Stellar Mae "Stella" Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She was born on November 26, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 As of March 7, 1920,her married name was East.6 She married Oather Lee East on March 7, 1920 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6,1,2 Stellar Mae "Stella" Gearheart died on March 12, 1976 at age 73.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 47, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 91, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 110, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Oather Lee East b. April 25, 1896, d. August 28, 1989
Marriage*Stellar Mae "Stella" Gearheart married Oather Lee East on March 7, 1920 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leota Frances Tavenner obituary in the Aug 12, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S347] Ruth G. Hale, Gearheart Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
  6. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.