John David Moran

M, b. January 23, 1911, d. November 16, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 228-24-6501.1 John David Moran was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Lona Catherine DeHart.3 John David Moran was born on January 23, 1911 at Virginia.2,1 He died on November 16, 1990 at age 79.2,1

Family

Lona Catherine DeHart b. April 4, 1921, d. March 22, 2001
Marriage*He married Lona Catherine DeHart.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine DeHart Moran obituary in the Mar 24, 2001 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Calvin Moran obituary in the Jul 16, 2013 edition.
  6. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lona Catherine DeHart

F, b. April 4, 1921, d. March 22, 2001
     Lona Catherine DeHart married John David Moran.1 Lona Catherine DeHart was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Her married name was Moran. She was born on April 4, 1921 at Virginia.2 She died on March 22, 2001 at Virginia at age 79.1 She MORAN, Catherine DeHart, 79, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Moran and one son, Virgil Moran. She is survived by nine children and spouses, Hazel and Laurel Thomas, Marvin and Glori Jean Moran, Troy and Claradean Moran, Sylvia and David Whitlow, Margaret Vest and Dolly, Ardella and Tommy Poff, Charlie Moran and Linda, Linda and Robert Hatcher; daughter-in-law, Cindy Moran; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Irene Duncan, Lorine and Ed Wood, Nerene and Ward Tolbert, Lois and Marvin Spencer; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Delmer DeHart, Howard and Lilly DeHart, Dorothy DeHart; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Cannaday, Rev. Graham Mitchell, Rev. Steve Lackey and Rev. Don Peal officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m.
on March 24, 2001.1

Family

John David Moran b. January 23, 1911, d. November 16, 1990
Marriage*She married John David Moran.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine DeHart Moran obituary in the Mar 24, 2001 edition.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Calvin Moran obituary in the Jul 16, 2013 edition.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sylvia Dove Fralin1

F, b. October 20, 1915, d. September 4, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-4251.2 Sylvia Dove Fralin was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 20, 1915 at Virginia.3 She married Raymond William Allen, son of Charles William Allen and Annie Mary Redman, in 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of 1938,her married name was Allen. Sylvia Dove Fralin died on September 4, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.5 She ALLEN, Sylvia Fralin, 83, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, September 4, 1999 at her home. She is survived by one son, Curtis R. Allen, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Rodney Cox, Roanoke; four sisters, Myrtle Akers, Beulah Nichols, Alma Fralin and Irene Allen, all of Floyd; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Nelms officiating. Interment will follow in Radford Cemetery. on September 6, 1999.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 50, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Raymond William Allen b. September 4, 1912, d. December 9, 1967
Marriage*Sylvia Dove Fralin married Raymond William Allen, son of Charles William Allen and Annie Mary Redman, in 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Patricia Clay Allen5,1

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Fralin Allen obituary in the Sep 6, 1999 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Julia Ann Poff1,2,3

F, b. July 6, 1852, d. June 29, 1936
FatherLewis Poff1,2 b. April 1, 1828, d. May 30, 1865
MotherPerlina "Paulina" Webb1,2 b. December 5, 1832, d. April 19, 1911
     Julia Ann Poff was buried at Nolley Cemetery, located on property of Luther Nolley, behind Mrs. Blanche Bishop's House, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on July 6, 1852 at Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Jul 6, 1850 but according to Census records and the marriage date of her parents, I believe the year of birth to be 1852.1,4 As of March 26, 1868,her married name was Nolley.3 She married Edward M. Nolley on March 26, 1868 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Julia Ann Poff died on June 29, 1936 at Virginia at age 83.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 95, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 287, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 27, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 242, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 400, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 161, District 13, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Edward M. Nolley b. August 2, 1842, d. August 16, 1905
Marriage*Julia Ann Poff married Edward M. Nolley on March 26, 1868 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
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. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1743] Ruth Hale and Glenna G. Garner, Nolley Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  13. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  15. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Millard P. Hall1

M, b. circa 1853
FatherCharles Martin Hall1 b. April 13, 1830, d. February 16, 1904
MotherElizabeth "Eliza" "Liza" Cole1 b. May 14, 1831, d. February 22, 1913
     Millard P. Hall was born circa 1853 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 287, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Eva May Britts1,2,3,4

F, b. August 1, 1903, d. December 14, 1958
FatherEdward Jennings Britts1,2,5,4 b. May 25, 1865, d. April 9, 1943
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Craft1,2,5,4 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937
     Eva May Britts was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,4 She was born on August 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1902.1,6,4 She married Roy Tatum Scott, son of Andrew J. Scott and Josephine Wright, on July 3, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 As of July 3, 1922,her married name was Scott. Eva May Britts died on December 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.6,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 100, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 7, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 42, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 372, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 126, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Roy Tatum Scott b. July 3, 1894, d. January 8, 1969
Marriage*Eva May Britts married Roy Tatum Scott, son of Andrew J. Scott and Josephine Wright, on July 3, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Lee Scott Baker obituary in the Jul 29, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Roy Tatum Scott1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 3, 1894, d. January 8, 1969
FatherAndrew J. Scott1,7,6 b. circa 1856
MotherJosephine Wright1,7,6 b. circa 1861
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2659.8 Roy Tatum Scott was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on July 3, 1894 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 3, 1895.8,1,2,4,7,6 He married Eva May Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on July 3, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6 Roy Tatum Scott died on January 8, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.4,5,6 He Roy Tatum Scott, 74, of Rt. a Salem, died Wednesday in Roanoke hospital. He was a retired employe of American Viscose. Surviving are a son, Roy Scott, Salem; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Sweeney, Salem, Mrs. Dreama Baker, Roanoke. Burial in Cedar Lawn. on January 9, 1969.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 42, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 372, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 126, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Rayon mill pipe fitter9
1940Plumber10
1950Rayon mill pipe fitter11

Family

Eva May Britts b. August 1, 1903, d. December 14, 1958
Marriage*Roy Tatum Scott married Eva May Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on July 3, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Lee Scott Baker obituary in the Jul 29, 2006 edition.
  4. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Tatum Scott obituary in the Jan 9, 1969 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.

Dorothy Mae Scott1,2,3

F, b. December 21, 1924, d. January 24, 1994
FatherRoy Tatum Scott4,5,2,6,3 b. July 3, 1894, d. January 8, 1969
MotherEva May Britts4,5,2,3 b. August 1, 1903, d. December 14, 1958
     Dorothy Mae Scott was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8604.9 She was born on December 21, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 22, 1924.9,2,3,10 As of December 12, 1942,her married name was Sweeney.2 She married James Willard Sweeney on December 12, 1942 at Blacksburg, Virginia.11,1,7,2 Dorothy Mae Scott died on January 24, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.1,12 She SWEENEY, Dorothy Mae Scott, 69, of Vinton, passed away Monday, January 24, 1994. She was predeceased by her husband, James Willard Sweeney. Surviving are two sons, James Michael Sweeney, Nashville, Tenn., Thomas Gene Sweeney, Radcliff, Ky; one daughter, Eva L. Beasley, Vinton; one sister, Dreama Baker, Roanoke; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on January 26, 1994.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 42, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 372, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

James Willard Sweeney b. July 21, 1924, d. May 22, 1993
Marriage*Dorothy Mae Scott married James Willard Sweeney on December 12, 1942 at Blacksburg, Virginia.11,1,7,2 
Children
  • Eva Lynn Sweeney1,13,2
  • James Michael Sweeney11,1,13,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Scott Sweeney obituary in the Jan 26, 1994 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Tatum Scott obituary in the Jan 9, 1969 edition.
  7. [S744] Dianne Hamilton, "Britts Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep, 2002.
  8. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S164] Michelle Dawn Beasley, "Roy Tatum Scott Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, 2003.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Willard Sweeney obituary in the May 24, 1993 edition.

Dora Elsie Chafin1,2

F, b. July 30, 1916, d. May 25, 1987
FatherJames H. Chafin1,3,2
MotherSarah D. Bower1,3,2
     Dora Elsie Chafin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9173.4 She was born on July 30, 1916 at Virginia.4 She married Irvin Dallas Cole, son of Dallas Lacy Cole and Docia French Altizer, on October 22, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,2 As of October 22, 1936,her married name was Cole. Dora Elsie Chafin died on May 25, 1987 at age 70.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Irvin Dallas Cole b. May 5, 1912, d. June 17, 1997
Marriage*Dora Elsie Chafin married Irvin Dallas Cole, son of Dallas Lacy Cole and Docia French Altizer, on October 22, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Kenneth Cole obituary in the Sep 1, 2016 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gertrude Lee Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. December 28, 1913, d. June 23, 2015
     Gertrude Lee Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on December 28, 1913 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 She married Raynard William "Ray" Collins, son of Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins and Hattie Beanica Hall, on February 14, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,6 As of February 14, 1934,her married name was Collins.3,6 Gertrude Lee Martin died on June 23, 2015 at Virginia at age 101.4,5 She Gertrude Martin Collins was born on December 28, 1913, to the late Arthur and Susie Martin in Rodgers, Va. After 101 years on this earth she went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raynard W. Collins; four brothers; one sister; two daughters, Edna Thompson and Mary West and husband, Bryron; two grandsons, Donald Lee Bratton and Donald Wayne Bratton; and one granddaughter, Crystal Leigh Poff. She is survived by three sons, I.W. Collins (Linita) of Check, Va., Jerry Collins of the home, and Harley Collins (Sarah) of Riner; three daughters, Ginny 'Sis' (Buddy) Poff of Christiansburg, Frances Shillingburg (Bob) of Bedford, and Elva Jones (Jimmy) of Riner; son-in-law, Gratton Thompson (Cora) of Christiansburg; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Granny Collins has numerous extended friends and families. Special thanks to Dr. Hemphill and staff at Shawsville Clinic Dr. Ojomo and staff at Pulaski Cancer Center. Special thanks to Riner Rescue Squad. Interment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery. on June 25, 2015.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 124, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 124, District 61-8, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Raynard William "Ray" Collins b. January 19, 1915, d. December 4, 1979
Marriage*Gertrude Lee Martin married Raynard William "Ray" Collins, son of Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins and Hattie Beanica Hall, on February 14, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Martin Collins obituary in the Jun 25, 2015 edition.
  5. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery 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&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna C. Thompson obituary in the Jan 3, 1994 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isaac William Collins obituary in the Nov 24, 2018 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. West obituary in the Jun 15, 1999 edition.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Rev. Herman Whitney Spangler1,2

M, b. February 2, 1892, d. September 3, 1974
FatherAbraham Spangler3,2,4,5 b. December 19, 1849, d. October 3, 1923
MotherSarah Amanda Bowman2,4,5 b. April 22, 1866, d. July 2, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 228-48-1998.6 Rev. Herman Whitney Spangler was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 He was born on February 2, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,7,2,5 He married Clara Vivian Vest, daughter of James S. Vest and Rettie Rachel Lawrence, on December 18, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,4,5 Rev. Herman Whitney Spangler died on September 3, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.1,7,8 He FLOYD - The Rev. Herman W. Spangler, age 82, died Tuesday night, Sep. 3, 1974 in a Roanoke Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Clara Vest Spangler of Floyd; two sons James A. Spangler, Paul V. Spangler, both of Floyd; one brother Harman Spangler of Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. Dewey Reed, Mrs. Mollie Hylton, both of Roanoke; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Sep. 5, 1974, at 1:00 PM at the Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.
on September 12, 1974.8

Family

Clara Vivian Vest b. November 2, 1895, d. February 2, 1997
Marriage*He married Clara Vivian Vest, daughter of James S. Vest and Rettie Rachel Lawrence, on December 18, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Abraham Spangler obituary in an Oct 1923 edition.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Herman W. Spangler obituary in the Sep 12, 1974 edition.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Abraham Spangler obituary in the Jul 3, 1986 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clara Vivian Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. November 2, 1895, d. February 2, 1997
FatherJames S. Vest2,3,4 b. November 10, 1868, d. September 12, 1956
MotherRettie Rachel Lawrence2,3,4 b. September 19, 1876, d. March 8, 1934
     Clara Vivian Vest was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-1999.7 She was born on November 2, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,5,2,3,4 She married Rev. Herman Whitney Spangler, son of Abraham Spangler and Sarah Amanda Bowman, on December 18, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,3,4 As of December 18, 1919,her married name was Spangler. Clara Vivian Vest died on February 2, 1997 at Virginia at age 101.7,5,6 She SPANGLER, Clara Vest, 101, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, February 2, 1997. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Mary Vest, Copper Hill; two daughters-in-law, Velma Spangler and Mary Nester both of Floyd; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchidren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd. Friends may call after 4 p .m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on February 3, 1997.6

Family

Rev. Herman Whitney Spangler b. February 2, 1892, d. September 3, 1974
Marriage*She married Rev. Herman Whitney Spangler, son of Abraham Spangler and Sarah Amanda Bowman, on December 18, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Vest Spangler obituary in the Feb 3, 1997 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Herman W. Spangler obituary in the Sep 12, 1974 edition.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Abraham Spangler obituary in the Jul 3, 1986 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Vest Spangler obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols1,2

M, b. September 25, 1875, d. September 30, 1956
FatherEzekiel Hawkins Nichols2 b. March, 1849, d. May 5, 1920
MotherHarriet Isabella Maywood Williams2 b. July, 1852, d. August 25, 1905
     Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 25, 1875 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, daughter of William Pleasant Wimmer and Sarah Jane Frances Moore, on May 24, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols died on September 30, 1956 at age 81.1

Family

Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer b. February 12, 1876, d. November 2, 1957
Marriage*He married Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, daughter of William Pleasant Wimmer and Sarah Jane Frances Moore, on May 24, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.

Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. February 12, 1876, d. November 2, 1957
FatherWilliam Pleasant Wimmer2 b. February 13, 1845, d. April 13, 1922
MotherSarah Jane Frances Moore2 b. December 11, 1839, d. October 12, 1925
     Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 12, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols, son of Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols and Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, on May 24, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 24, 1894,her married name was Nichols. Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer died on November 2, 1957 at age 81.1

Family

Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols b. September 25, 1875, d. September 30, 1956
Marriage*She married Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols, son of Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols and Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, on May 24, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.

Peter P. Smith1,2,3

M, b. August 13, 1848, d. May 11, 1926
     Peter P. Smith was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Rhoda Fannie Green. Peter P. Smith was born on August 13, 1848.2,3 He died on May 11, 1926 at age 77.2,3

Family

Rhoda Fannie Green
Marriage*He married Rhoda Fannie Green. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  3. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html

Nevada Frazier1,2

F, b. May 25, 1909, d. January 25, 1977
FatherCharles Allen Frazier3,2 b. October 26, 1855, d. May 13, 1920
MotherEliza A. Ellett3,2 b. 1870, d. September 20, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 234-07-8736.4 Nevada Frazier was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.5 She was born on May 25, 1909 at Fraziers Bottom, Putnam Co., West Virginia.4,5 She married Wilhelm "William" "Bill" Schaffer, son of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, in 1946.1 As of 1946,her married name was Schaffer.1 Nevada Frazier died on January 25, 1977 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 67.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 21, District 166, Teays Valley, Putnam Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 76, District 112, Teays Valley, Putnam Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 114, District 76-31, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio8

Family

Wilhelm "William" "Bill" Schaffer b. January 28, 1894, d. February 5, 1957
Marriage*Nevada Frazier married Wilhelm "William" "Bill" Schaffer, son of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, in 1946.1 

Citations

  1. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1090] The Southern Side of the Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2868699&id=I571062074
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S6550] Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Stark Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Crawford Poage1,2,3

M, b. April 6, 1859, d. June 1, 1923
FatherJoseph Poage2 b. circa 1831
MotherMary Bolling2 b. circa 1825
     Samuel Crawford Poage was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 6, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Celia Exona Earles on September 5, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Samuel Crawford Poage died on June 1, 1923 at age 64.1

Family

Celia Exona Earles b. June 6, 1859, d. April 1, 1944
Marriage*He married Celia Exona Earles on September 5, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Roy Curtis "Curt" Graham

M, b. June 7, 1917, d. October 18, 2002
FatherWillie Everett Graham1,2,3 b. June 20, 1887, d. July 9, 1969
MotherMeda Eldora Sowers1,2,3 b. July 26, 1885, d. June 16, 1974
     Roy Curtis "Curt" Graham was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He was born on June 7, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elsie Marie Mannon, daughter of James Fleming Mannon and Polly Ann Hurt, on January 25, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Roy Curtis "Curt" Graham died on October 18, 2002 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.1 He GRAHAM, Roy Curtis, (Curt), 85, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Va. He was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and a dedicated Dad, Grandpa, and fisherman. He was born on June 7,1917 in Floyd County to the late Meda and Will Graham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Alderman and Ibra Harris; his brothers, Ed, Branson, and Jim Graham. He is survived by his wife of 64 Years, Elsie Mannon Graham, Floyd; two daughters, Shelby G. Throckmorton, Virginia Beach, Va., Kathy L. Graham, Nashville, Tenn; three sons and daughters-in-law, C. Kenneth and Barbara A. Graham, Connie R. and Joyce J. Graham, H. Dean and Donna S. Graham, all of Floyd; special granddaughter, Lisa G. King, Floyd; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Altizer, Christiansburg, Lillian Reed, Floyd. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday October 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on October 19, 2002.1

Family

Elsie Marie Mannon
Marriage*He married Elsie Marie Mannon, daughter of James Fleming Mannon and Polly Ann Hurt, on January 25, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Harold Dean Graham5,1,6,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Curtis Graham obituary in the Oct 19, 2002 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin E. Graham obituary in the Mar 11, 1999 edition.
  4. [S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Loretta Lynn Quesenberry1,2,3,4

F, b. June 14, 1957, d. June 17, 2011
     Loretta Lynn Quesenberry was buried at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on June 14, 1957 at Radford, Virginia.1,3,4 She married Larry Dale Spangler, son of James Abraham Spangler and Velma Rhoenia Hill, on June 15, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 As of June 15, 1973,her married name was Spangler. Loretta Lynn Quesenberry and Larry Dale Spangler were divorced on November 3, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 Loretta Lynn Quesenberry died on June 17, 2011 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 54.3,2 She Loretta Lynn Quesenberry Templeton, born June 14, 1957, of 1802 Fleetwood Ave., Reidsville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Beacon Place in Greensboro, N.C. The burial will follow at Captain George Quesenbury Cemetery in Floyd, Va. Loretta was a native of Radford, Va. and lived her childhood days in Indian Valley, Va. She was diligent to complete her degree from Radford University and later worked as a case manager for Rockingham County Mental Health. She was a passionate woman of faith and was a faithful member of Leaksville Christian Church in Eden, N.C. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her children, grandchildren and all children. She was preceded in death by her father, Avis Quesenberry; and her brother, Gregory Lane Quesenberry. Loretta is survived by her husband, Pastor Robert Templeton of the home; her son, Stacy Spangler and wife, Angel, of Floyd, Va; daughter, Stephanie Slocum and husband, Skip, of Blacksburg, Va; grandchildren, Riley and Mia Spangler and Alexis and McKenna Slocum; stepsons, Robert Templeton and wife, Angela, of Thomasville, N.C., Michael Templeton and wife, Shannon, of Reidsville, N.C., and Matthew Templeton and fiancee, Emy McClain, of Richmond, Va; stepgrandchildren, Noah, Faith, Hannah and Hayden Templeton; her mother, Joyce Lynn Goad Quesenberry of Indian Valley, Va; her sisters, Karen Coleman and husband, Robin, of Riner, Va., and Juanita Linkous and husband, Jimmy, of Christianburg, Va; her brothers, Bruce Quesenberry and wife, Sharon, of Indian Valley, Va., Kent Quesenberry and wife, Joni, of Riner, Va., and Patrick Quesenberry and wife, Sabrina, of Willis, Va; her grandfather, Nelles Heath Goad of Indian Valley, Va; 18 nieces and nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews; and longtime, special college friend, Tammy Dowdy. on June 19, 2011.2

Family

Larry Dale Spangler
Marriage*She married Larry Dale Spangler, son of James Abraham Spangler and Velma Rhoenia Hill, on June 15, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 
Divorce* Loretta Lynn Quesenberry and Larry Dale Spangler were divorced on November 3, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Stacy Eric Spangler5,6,2
  • Stephanie Lynn Spangler5,6,2

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Loretta Lynn Quesenberry Templeton obituary in the Jun 19, 2011 edition.
  3. [S3419] Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

William Pleasant Wimmer1,2

M, b. February 13, 1845, d. April 13, 1922
FatherThomas Wimmer
MotherMary Unknown3,2
     William Pleasant Wimmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on February 13, 1845 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Sarah Jane Frances Moore, daughter of Lewis Moore and Frankie Williams, on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 William Pleasant Wimmer died on April 13, 1922 at age 77.2

Family

Sarah Jane Frances Moore b. December 11, 1839, d. October 12, 1925
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Frances Moore, daughter of Lewis Moore and Frankie Williams, on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S983] Douglas Lovell, "Wimmer/Austin," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 3, 2003.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Jane Frances Moore1,2,3

F, b. December 11, 1839, d. October 12, 1925
FatherLewis Moore1,3
MotherFrankie Williams1,4
     Sarah Jane Frances Moore was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on December 11, 1839.4 As of circa 1860,her married name was Richards.3 She married William Richards circa 1860.3 Sarah Jane Frances Moore married William Pleasant Wimmer, son of Thomas Wimmer and Mary Unknown, on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 1, 1865,her married name was Wimmer. Sarah Jane Frances Moore died on October 12, 1925 at age 85.4

Family 1

William Richards
Marriage*She married William Richards circa 1860.3 

Family 2

William Pleasant Wimmer b. February 13, 1845, d. April 13, 1922
Marriage*Sarah Jane Frances Moore married William Pleasant Wimmer, son of Thomas Wimmer and Mary Unknown, on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S1507] Brenda Lovell Villa, "Wimmer Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 30, 2007.
  4. [S983] Douglas Lovell, "Wimmer/Austin," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 3, 2003.

Homer Garland Smith Sr.1,2,3

M, b. January 22, 1925, d. May 21, 2017
FatherDaniel Joseph Green Smith Sr.4,1,5,6,7 b. January 22, 1885, d. July 6, 1942
MotherEffie Susan Mills4,1,5,6,7 b. January 5, 1890, d. August 23, 1978
     Homer Garland Smith Sr. Celebrating the homecoming of Homer G. Smith, Sr., into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was a World War II veteran having served his country in the United States Army. He loved fishing with his dear friends, Jim Aldridge and Buddy Saunders. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Leigh Smith; son, Homer Garland Smith, Jr; his mother and father, Daniel and Effie Smith; seven brothers; and two sisters. Homer is survived by his wife of 63 years, Yvonne Williams Smith; son, Anthony Smith; daughter, Judi Vest; granddaughters, Cara Wood and husband, Bryan, and Kristen Vest; great grandchildren, Corey, Landon and Kaylee; sisters-in-law, Eva Smith, Claudine Wimmer, Freeda Wimmer and Dorothy Williams; and brother-in-law, Wilson Williams and wife, Carol; many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey’s South Chapel on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.2 He was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 22, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Iris Yvonne Williams, daughter of Alfred Dewey Williams and Grace Salome Nichols, on October 24, 1953 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,8,9,2 Homer Garland Smith Sr. died on May 21, 2017 at Virginia at age 92.2

Family

Iris Yvonne Williams
Marriage*He married Iris Yvonne Williams, daughter of Alfred Dewey Williams and Grace Salome Nichols, on October 24, 1953 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,8,9,2 
Child
  • Judith Gail "Judi" Smith2,10

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Homer G. Smith, Sr. obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Effie Mills Smith obituary.
  6. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weta A. Wimmer obituary in the Apr 15, 2010 edition.
  8. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  9. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.