James Harless Eanes1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 15, 1915, d. July 19, 1967
     James Harless Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,8 He was born on February 15, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,7 He married Bernice Lucille Clower, daughter of William Henry "Will" Clower and Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, on February 27, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,8 James Harless Eanes died on July 19, 1967 at Radford, Virginia, at age 52.4,5,8 He James Harless Eanes, 52, died Wednesday in a Radford hospital. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Clowers Eanes; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ann Eanes; a son, James Harold Eanes; his mother, Mrs. Ollie Dickerson Eanes; three sisters, Mrs. Sylvia E. Griffith, Mrs. Blanch Boyd, Mrs. Mildred Lane; a brother, E. W. Eanes. All are of Christiansburg. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on July 20, 1967.8

Family

Bernice Lucille Clower b. April 20, 1920, d. August 22, 2005
Marriage*He married Bernice Lucille Clower, daughter of William Henry "Will" Clower and Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, on February 27, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernice Lucille Clower obituary in the Aug 23, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harold Eanes obituary in the Jun 11, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [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&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harless Eanes obituary in the Jul 20, 1967 edition.

James Harold Eanes1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 4, 1943, d. June 9, 2013
FatherJames Harless Eanes1,2,3,4 b. February 15, 1915, d. July 19, 1967
MotherBernice Lucille Clower1,2,3,4 b. April 20, 1920, d. August 22, 2005
     James Harold Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on February 4, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He married Rincey Mae Spradlin on June 14, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 James Harold Eanes died on June 9, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.2,5,7 He James Harold Eanes, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harless and Bernice Clower Eanes. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Rincey Spradlin Eanes, of Christiansburg; daughter, Cynthia A. Eanes, of Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, William H. and Cindy L. Eanes ,of Radford; grandchildren, Christian and Makayla Eanes; sister, Peggy Kelley; special friend, Randall Amos; and granddogs, Bella and Wringo. Harold was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and was retired from Wades Supermarket. The family would like to send a special thank you to the Salem VA Hospital staff for their care of Harold and their tenderness toward the family. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on June 11, 2013.2

Family

Rincey Mae Spradlin
Marriage*He married Rincey Mae Spradlin on June 14, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Cynthia Ann Eanes1,2
  • William Harless Eanes1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernice Lucille Clower obituary in the Aug 23, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harold Eanes obituary in the Jun 11, 2013 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Harless Eanes obituary in the Jul 20, 1967 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney1,2,3

M, b. July 30, 1939, d. November 13, 1992
FatherMajor Lee Sweeney Sr.4,5,1,2,6,3 b. April 4, 1902, d. April 16, 1993
MotherMargaret Marie Powell4,5,1,2,6,3 b. October 12, 1905, d. May 18, 2003
     Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 228-48-1856.7 He was born on July 30, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2 He married Phyllis Ann Chittum on March 17, 1961 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2,8,3 Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney died on November 13, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.7,1 He SWEENEY, Thomas Wayne, 53, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 13, 1992, at his residence. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge No. 163. He was a truck driver for Kroger Distribution Center in Salem. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Chittum Sweeney; one son, Wayne Sweeney, Roanoke; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet and Donnie Dodson, Roanoke, Theresa Sweeney, Salem; his parents, Major Lee, Sr., and Margaret Sweeney; six brothers, M. L. Sweeney, Jr., Floyd, Max E. Sweeney, Roanoke, Jack Sweeney, Bruce Sweeney and Barry Sweeney, all of Floyd, Doug Sweeney, Troutville; two sisters, Cindy Eanes, Ridgeway, Daphine Sowers, Floyd; a very special friend, Ray Huff; his father and mother-in-law, Howard and Hollie Chittum; his grandchildren, Zackery and Justin Dodson; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Butterworth and Mr. Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment and graveside service by Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163 A.F.&A.M. will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel. on November 15, 1992.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Phyllis Ann Chittum b. circa 1944, d. June 19, 2016
Marriage*Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney married Phyllis Ann Chittum on March 17, 1961 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2,8,3 
Children
  • Wayne Morrison Sweeney1,2,8
  • Janet Marie Sweeney1,2,8,3
  • Teresa Ann Sweeney1,2,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Sweeney obituary in the Nov 15, 1992 edition.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Apr 17, 1993 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Powell Sweeney obituary in the May 20, 2003 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis C. Sweeney obituary in the Jun 22, 2016 edition.

Max Earl Sweeney1,2

M, b. October 2, 1932, d. July 3, 2014
FatherMajor Lee Sweeney Sr.3,4,1,5,6 b. April 4, 1902, d. April 16, 1993
MotherMargaret Marie Powell3,4,1,5,6 b. October 12, 1905, d. May 18, 2003
     Max Earl Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 2, 1932 at Virginia.1 He married Shirley Ann Poole on December 31, 1954.1,7 Max Earl Sweeney died on July 3, 2014 at Virginia at age 81.2 He Max Earl Sweeney, 81, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. Max was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Sweeney; sons, David, Randy and Darrell Sweeney; grandchildren, Mikayla Sweeney, Rhiannon Leebrick, Sarah Newton, Aaron Sweeney and Liam Sweeney; great grandchildren, Maebel Johnson and Wyatt Newton; sisters, Daphine Sowers and Cindy Eanes; brothers, Bruce, Barry and Doug Sweeney. Max had countless friends and loved ones in the local music community. The family would like to thank the doctors and all the staff at Springtree Health and Rehab Center for their excellent care. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday July 6, 2014, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. on July 5, 2014.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Shirley Ann Poole b. July 30, 1936, d. May 4, 2015
Marriage*Max Earl Sweeney married Shirley Ann Poole on December 31, 1954.1,7 
Children
  • David Courtney Sweeney1,2,7,8
  • Randall Lee "Randy" Sweeney1,2,7
  • Darrell Brian Sweeney1,2,7

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Max Earl Sweeney obituary in the Jul 5, 2014 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Apr 17, 1993 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Powell Sweeney obituary in the May 20, 2003 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Sweeney obituary in the Nov 15, 1992 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Poole Sweeney obituary.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1934, d. February 1, 2001
FatherMajor Lee Sweeney Sr.5,6,7,2,8,9 b. April 4, 1902, d. April 16, 1993
MotherMargaret Marie Powell5,6,7,2,8,9 b. October 12, 1905, d. May 18, 2003
     Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 His Social Security Number was 230-38-1189.10 He was born on May 24, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,4 He married Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi on April 17, 1954.2,11 Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney died on February 1, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.10,7,3,4 He SWEENEY, Oliver, (Jack), 66, of Radford, formerly of Floyd, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2001. He was preceded in death by his father, Major Lee Sweeney, Sr., and two brothers, M. L. Sweeney and Tom Sweeney. Surviving are his wife, Shirley W. Sweeney of Radford; mother, Margaret P. Sweeney of Floyd; two daughters and one son-in-law, Marla Melvin of Floyd and Susan and Arlie Hill of Radford; five grandchildren, Amy and Butch Cook of Stafford, Shana and Brian Griffith of Floyd, Kayla Melvin of Floyd, Daniel Hill of Radford, Brandon Hill of Radford; two great-grandchildren, Madeline Cook, Onyia Griffith; special niece, Deborah "Doat" Sickey of Indian Valley; two sisters, Daphine Sowers of Floyd, Cindy Evans of Ridgeway; four brothers, Max E. Sweeney of Roanoke, W. Bruce Sweeney of Floyd, W. Barry Sweeney of Floyd, S. Douglas Sweeney of Troutville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 4, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Graham Mitchell and the Rev. Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. on February 3, 2001.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi b. December 22, 1938, d. January 16, 2008
Marriage*Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney married Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi on April 17, 1954.2,11 
Children
  • Marla Jane Sweeney1,7,2,11
  • Susan Renee Sweeney1,7,2,11

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Apr 17, 1993 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Powell Sweeney obituary in the May 20, 2003 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Sweeney obituary in the Feb 3, 2001 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Sweeney obituary in the Nov 15, 1992 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Nola Witkoski Sweeney obituary in the Jan 17, 2008 edition.

Daphine W. Sweeney1,2,3,4

F, b. July 2, 1930, d. February 15, 2021
FatherMajor Lee Sweeney Sr.1,5,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. April 4, 1902, d. April 16, 1993
MotherMargaret Marie Powell1,5,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. October 12, 1905, d. May 18, 2003
     Daphine W. Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 She was born on July 2, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 She married Warren C. Sowers Sr., son of Cleophas Sowers and Etta Weeks, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,4,8 As of October 10, 1946,her married name was Sowers. Daphine W. Sweeney died on February 15, 2021 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.8 She Daphine Sweeney Sowers, July 2nd, 1930 - February 15th, 2021. Daphine S. Sowers, 90, of Floyd, passed away on February 15, 2021. She served others with a passion as a nurse in numerous nursing facilities for her whole adult life. She had a love for all animals and could play any instrument she picked up. Daphine was a member of Calvary Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren C. Sowers; parents, Major and Margaret Sweeny; and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by five sons, Sonny and Angie Sowers, Russell and Joyce Sowers, Tony Sowers, Dennis and Gwen Sowers, and Joseph Sowers. She had six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren along with numerous brothers and sisters. The family would like to thank Skyline Manor Nursing and Socials Services for all their care and compassion. on February 25, 2021.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 6, District 32-15, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Warren C. Sowers Sr. b. March 10, 1921, d. January 17, 2016
Marriage*Daphine W. Sweeney married Warren C. Sowers Sr., son of Cleophas Sowers and Etta Weeks, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Powell Sweeney obituary in the May 20, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Sweeney obituary in the Feb 3, 2001 edition.
  4. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Apr 17, 1993 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Sweeney obituary in the Nov 15, 1992 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Daphine S. Sowers obituary in the Feb 25, 2021 edition.
  9. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren C. Sowers obituary in the Jan 19, 2016 edition.
  12. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Kolten Keith and Mikayla Keith birth announcement in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.

Warren C. Sowers Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 10, 1921, d. January 17, 2016
FatherCleophas Sowers1,3 b. February 26, 1896, d. March 23, 1984
MotherEtta Weeks1,3 b. April 2, 1895, d. July 11, 1979
     Warren C. Sowers Sr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 10, 1921 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He married Daphine W. Sweeney, daughter of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,5 Warren C. Sowers Sr. died on January 17, 2016 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.3 He Warren C. Sowers, 94, of Floyd, passed away January 17, 2016, at his home. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleophus Sowers; mother, Etta Sowers; sisters, Eva Sowers and Faye Johnson; and brother, Ordway Sowers.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Daphine Sowers; brother, Cova Sowers; four sons, Russell and Joyce Sowers, Tony Sowers, Dennis and Gwen Sowers, and Joseph Sowers. He has six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.Graveside services will be at Jacksonville Cemetery. on January 19, 2016.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 6, District 32-15, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1946Truck driver1
1950Truck driver6

Family

Daphine W. Sweeney b. July 2, 1930, d. February 15, 2021
Marriage*Warren C. Sowers Sr. married Daphine W. Sweeney, daughter of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on October 10, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren C. Sowers obituary in the Jan 19, 2016 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Daphine S. Sowers obituary in the Feb 25, 2021 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Kolten Keith and Mikayla Keith birth announcement in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.

Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Cordrey1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1941, d. September 18, 2023
     Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Cordrey Frederick L. Cordrey, Aug 22, 1941 - Sep 18, 2023. Frederick L. Cordrey, 82, from Monroe, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home in Florence, SC on September 18, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Earl Cordrey and Julia Cousino Cordrey. Mr. Cordrey has been married to his loving wife, Marie Eanes Cordrey for 61 years. He was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam where he received the Vietnam Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross along with other multiple commendation and medals during his 21 years in the Marine Corps. Mr. Cordrey loved to collect Marine Corps memorabilia and follow and watch his favorite hockey team; the Washington Capitals. Most importantly he loved and cherished his family. Mr. Cordrey was predeceased by his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Dorothy Eanes; nephews, Chuck and Kevin McBride. He is survived by his son, and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Lauren Cordrey; his daughter, Tammy Cordrey; his daughter, and her significant other, Tonya Cordrey and Brian Larson; his grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Allen, Casey Cordrey, and Kelsey Cordrey and her spouse Margaret; his sister, Bonnie McBride, and niece, Julie Prill and spouse Todd. A graveside funeral service will follow at Florence National Cemetery.5 He was buried at Florence National Cemetery, 803 East National Cemetery Road, Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.5 He was born on August 22, 1941 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.5 He married Dorothy Marie Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 17, 1961 at Riverside Co., California.1,2,4,5 Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Cordrey died on September 18, 2023 at Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina, at age 82.5

Family

Dorothy Marie Eanes
Marriage*He married Dorothy Marie Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 17, 1961 at Riverside Co., California.1,2,4,5 
Children
  • Timothy Cordrey5
  • Tammy Marie Cordrey3,5
  • Tonya Elaine Cordrey3,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Eanes obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy V. Eanes obituary in the Oct 20, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  5. [S13647] Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home, online www.stoudenmiredowling.com, From the Frederick L. Cordrey obituary.

Aubrey Wendell Dalton1,2,3,4

M, b. January 1, 1951, d. June 11, 2007
     Aubrey Wendell Dalton was buried at Dalton Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 226-74-2590.5 He was born on January 1, 1951 at Camp Lee, Prince George Co., Virginia.5,6,7,8 He married Betty Elaine Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 12, 1975 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,3,6 Aubrey Wendell Dalton died on June 11, 2007 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 56; Died in an automobile accident.3,5,4 He Aubrey Wendell Dalton of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Estle Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Betty Eanes Dalton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rocky and Diane Dalton of Radford, Rodney and Heidi Dalton of Christiansburg; three special grandchildren, Madisyn, Dakoda and Gordon; brother, Donnie Weeks of Christiansburg; sisters, Linda Williams of Galax and Darlene Phillips of Willis and his mother, Melva Weeks of Willis. Interment will follow in the Dalton Family Cemetery. on June 13, 2007.3

Family

Betty Elaine Eanes
Marriage*He married Betty Elaine Eanes, daughter of George William "Willie" Eanes and Dorothy Virginia Farris, on March 12, 1975 at Danville, Virginia.1,2,3,6 
Children
  • Rocky Dean Dalton2,3
  • Rodney Lee Dalton2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Eanes obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy V. Eanes obituary in the Oct 20, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aubrey Wendell Dalton obituary in the Jun 13, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rev. Dr. George William Barnes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 4, 1933, d. June 17, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 229-38-0257.4 Rev. Dr. George William Barnes was buried at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Lanexa, New Kent Co., Virginia.3,6 He was born on September 4, 1933 at Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.2,3,4,7,8 He married Barbara Jean Wirt, daughter of William Eugene "Gene" Wirt and Minnie Sue Eanes, on September 4, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Rev. Dr. George William Barnes died on June 17, 2005 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.3,4,9,7,5 He The Rev. Dr. George W. Barnes, born Sept. 4, 1933, in Rocky Mount, N.C., was called home to live eternally with our Lord and Savior June 17, 2005. He was called to serve the Lord and entered Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1957. Over several years, he earned master's and doctoral degrees in theology. For 43 years, he pastored seven Virginia churches. Dr. Barnes was devoted to the Lord, his family, friends and church families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ada, and brother, Earl. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara of Yorktown, Va; four sons, Daniel and Kathleen of Weatherford, Texas, David and Anita of Aydlett, N.C., Dwayne and Elaine of Louisa, Va., and Darell and Michelle of Clarksville, Va; nine grandchildren, Alicia, Amber, Tamara, Chelsea, David Graham, Devan, Trevor, Emily and George W. II; two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Kiah; two sisters, Mary Lou Harvey of Portsmouth, Va., and Martha Shirley of Suffolk, Va; and a brother, Harold of Chesapeake, Va. The family will receive friends at the Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa, Va. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on June 20, 2005.3

Family

Barbara Jean Wirt
Marriage*He married Barbara Jean Wirt, daughter of William Eugene "Gene" Wirt and Minnie Sue Eanes, on September 4, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Darell Barnes3
  • Daniel Evans Barnes2,3
  • Paul David Barnes2,3,10
  • Dwayne Eugene Barnes3,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Edward Wirt obituary in the Feb 7, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the George W. Barnes obituary in the Jun 20, 2005 edition.
  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. [S5479] Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, New Kent Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood1

M, b. January 23, 1884, d. October 4, 1935
     William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 23, 1884 at Virginia.1 He married Hester E. Martin, daughter of George W. Martin and Martha Ann Lawrence, in 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood died on October 4, 1935 at Virginia at age 51.2

Family

Hester E. Martin b. September 12, 1886, d. March 12, 1972
Marriage*He married Hester E. Martin, daughter of George W. Martin and Martha Ann Lawrence, in 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • William Jefferson Wood Jr.3

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Burnett Marvell Linkous1,2

M, b. January 16, 1926, d. September 30, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-3183.3 Burnett Marvell Linkous was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 16, 1926.3 He married Alice Thalia Smith in 1989.1,4 Burnett Marvell Linkous died on September 30, 1999 at Virginia at age 73.2,3 He LINKOUS, Burnett Marvel, 73, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, September 30, 1999. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Hixon Linkous. He is survived by his wife, Thalia S. Linkous; sons, Michael B. Linkous, Timothy M. Linkous, both of Prince George County, Va; a daughter, Debra Ann Linkous Best, Prince George, Va; stepchildren, Michael Conner, Danville, Vermont, Angela Conner, Cork, Ireland; two brothers, Owen Linkous, Christiansburg, Corbitt Linkous, Tampa, Fla; two sisters, Zelma Stevens, Orlina Sheppard, both of Christiansburg; and eight grandchildren. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on October 2, 1999.2

Family

Alice Thalia Smith b. August 9, 1926, d. March 6, 2019
Marriage*He married Alice Thalia Smith in 1989.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S86] Clovis E. Linkous, The Linkous Family History Expanded.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burnett Marvel Linkous obituary in the Oct 2, 1999 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thalia Conner Linkous obituary in the Mar 9, 2019 edition.

Jacob William McNeil1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 3, 1874, d. April 29, 1951
FatherSamuel A. McNeil1,3,5,6,8 b. September, 1832, d. January 31, 1915
MotherSarah E. Poff1,3,5,6,8 b. circa April, 1850, d. 1900
     Jacob William McNeil was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,6,7 He was born on September 3, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1873.2,3,6,8 He married Ethel Jane Conner, daughter of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on December 12, 1913 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 Jacob William McNeil died on April 29, 1951 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.3,6,7 He ELLISTON — Jacob William McNeil, 76, died yesterday at his home here. He is survived by two sons, J. I. McNeil, Elliston, and W. H. McNeil, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Alice St. Clair, Roanoke, Mrs. C. E. Harris, Houston, Tex; Mrs. C. B. Wood, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. J. F. Furrow, Shawsville, Mrs. Nancy Johnson, Rainelle, W.Va; and seven grandchildren. Interment will in the McNeil Cemetery. on April 30, 1951.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 414, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 191, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 110, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 119, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 25, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Wild game trapper10
1920Photographer11
1930Odd job laborer12
1940Farm laborer13

Family

Ethel Jane Conner b. August 11, 1893, d. April 8, 1927
Marriage*Jacob William McNeil married Ethel Jane Conner, daughter of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on December 12, 1913 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1702] Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 23, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1949 - Nov 4, 1951.
  4. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, off Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Jacob William McNeil obituary in the Apr 30, 1951 edition.
  8. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Sarah J. Walters1,2

F, b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917
FatherJohn Walters1,2 b. circa 1818
MotherRhoda Rutrough1,2 b. circa 1824, d. September 7, 1889
     Sarah J. Walters was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 10, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Peter George Meadows, son of Hezekiah Meadows and Christine "Christina" Poff, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 27, 1879,her married name was Meadows. Sarah J. Walters died on January 25, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 2, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1910Farmer4

Family

Peter George Meadows b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910
Marriage*Sarah J. Walters married Peter George Meadows, son of Hezekiah Meadows and Christine "Christina" Poff, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Thomas "Willie" Mills1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 5, 1880, d. March 19, 1958
FatherBallard Preston "B.P." Mills1,2,5 b. December 23, 1850, d. May 21, 1929
MotherTabitha Jane Ridgeway1,2,5 b. February 2, 1853, d. October 25, 1922
     William Thomas "Willie" Mills was buried at Bonsack Cemetery, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Gone, but not forgotten."6 He was born on May 5, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3,5 He married Flora Mary Ann Manning, daughter of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on July 2, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 William Thomas "Willie" Mills died on March 19, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 251, District 53, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 26, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 112, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer4
1920Farmer7
1930Fruit farm laborer8

Family

Flora Mary Ann Manning b. November 18, 1882, d. October 6, 1963
Marriage*William Thomas "Willie" Mills married Flora Mary Ann Manning, daughter of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on July 2, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Mary Ida Mills Beard obituary.

Bessie Mae Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. January 10, 1919, d. October 18, 1999
FatherEdward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner5,6,7,3,8 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934
MotherDoshia Deuisie Conner5,6,7,9,3,8 b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6430.10 Bessie Mae Conner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on January 10, 1919 at Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,2,3,8 She died on October 18, 1999 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.10,1,2,4 She CONNER, Bessie Mae, 80, of Boones Mill, died Monday, October 18, 1999 at her home. Ms. Conner was preceded in death by her parents and by her nine brothers and sisters. Surviving are her children, Alma and Delma Clingenpeel, Esther Green, Marvin and Marlene Conner, Martha Conner, all of Boones Mill and Maizie and Benjamin Howard, Moneta. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on October 20, 1999.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 74, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 188, District 34-15, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer9

Family
Children
  • Alma Divisie Conner1,12,11
  • Esther Lee Conner1,11,12
  • Marvin Glenn Conner1,11
  • Martha Mae Conner1,11
  • Maizie Marie Conner1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Mae Conner obituary in the Oct 20, 1999 edition.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich1

F, b. circa 1857
     Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich married Jesse Ward Wells.2 Her married name was Wells. Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich was born circa 1857 at Virginia.2

Family

Jesse Ward Wells d. before January 2, 1920
Marriage*She married Jesse Ward Wells.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Jesse Ward Wells1

M, d. before January 2, 1920
     Jesse Ward Wells married Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich.2 Jesse Ward Wells died before January 2, 1920.2

Family

Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich b. circa 1857
Marriage*He married Virginia "Jennie" Leftwich.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Lena Matilda King1,2

F, b. June 27, 1901, d. September 30, 1983
FatherJohn Radford King1,2,3,4 b. June 30, 1868, d. February 1, 1944
MotherJemmia A. "Sis" Poff1,2,3,4 b. June 17, 1864, d. May 15, 1937
     Lena Matilda King was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-24-3235.7 She was born on June 27, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,7,3 As of November 24, 1928,her married name was Beck.4 She married Walter Thomas Beck on November 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,6 Lena Matilda King died on September 30, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.8,3,6 She Lena King Beck, age 82, of Copper Hill and Martinsville, died Friday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, Walter Thomas Beck of Copper Hill and Martinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Frances C. Gibson, Virginia Beach; and Mrs. Glennette Hale, Montpelier; one sister, Mrs. Eva Meador; and one brother, Posey King, both of Copper Hill; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Interment in the King Family Cemetery. on October 1, 1983.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 41, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 245, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 22, District 17, South River, Augusta Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 79, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 301, District 72-63, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Maid10
1950Textile worker11

Family

Walter Thomas Beck b. September 26, 1900, d. October 28, 1987
Marriage*Lena Matilda King married Walter Thomas Beck on November 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Beck obituary in the Oct 1, 1983 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  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.