Harold Passmore Gerringer1,2,3,4

M, b. May 23, 1907, d. October 23, 1966
     Harold Passmore Gerringer was buried at Danview Cemetery, Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.5,4 His Social Security Number was 237-10-6780.6 He was born on May 23, 1907 at Alamance Co., North Carolina; The SSDI has a birth date of May 23, 1909.6,5,4 He married Nellie A. Muncy, daughter of Wade Muncy and Eliza Eller "Ella" Hall, on September 1, 1927.1,2,5 Harold Passmore Gerringer died on October 23, 1966 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 59.1,5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 26, District 6, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina2

Occupation

1930Cotton mill weaver2

Family

Nellie A. Muncy b. September 1, 1909, d. November 24, 2000
Marriage*Harold Passmore Gerringer married Nellie A. Muncy, daughter of Wade Muncy and Eliza Eller "Ella" Hall, on September 1, 1927.1,2,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S3726] Danview Cemetery, Rockingham Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Harold P. Gerringer death certificate.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer1,2,3,4

F, b. November 28, 1932, d. April 27, 2009
FatherHarold Passmore Gerringer1,2,3 b. May 23, 1907, d. October 23, 1966
MotherNellie A. Muncy1,2,3 b. September 1, 1909, d. November 24, 2000
     Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer was buried at Saint Marys Memorial Garden, 108 West Farriss Avenue, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.4 She was born on November 28, 1932 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,4 As of April 8, 1953,her married name was Brinson.3 She married Ephriam Lee Brinson on April 8, 1953 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3 As of November 10, 1956,her married name was Ring.3 Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer married William Ward "Bill" Ring on November 10, 1956 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3 Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer died on April 27, 2009 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 76.4

Family 1

Ephriam Lee Brinson b. November 15, 1930, d. June 8, 1953
Marriage*She married Ephriam Lee Brinson on April 8, 1953 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3 

Family 2

William Ward "Bill" Ring
Marriage*Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer married William Ward "Bill" Ring on November 10, 1956 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3 
Children
  • William Ward Ring Jr.1
  • David Gerringer Ring1
  • Rebekah Kay Ring1

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S5936] Saint Marys Memorial Garden, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Dewey Raines Grogan1,2,3

M, b. September 15, 1907, d. November 21, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 241-03-3998.4 Dewey Raines Grogan was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.5 He was born on September 15, 1907 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,4,3,5 He married Roxie Annie Muncy, daughter of Wade Muncy and Eliza Eller "Ella" Hall, on August 25, 1929 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.6 Dewey Raines Grogan died on November 21, 1975 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 68.7,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 119, District 6, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 469, District 79-13, Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina8

Occupation

1930Cotton mill doffer2
1940Ambulance driver8

Family

Roxie Annie Muncy b. February 12, 1912, d. September 25, 1991
Marriage*Dewey Raines Grogan married Roxie Annie Muncy, daughter of Wade Muncy and Eliza Eller "Ella" Hall, on August 25, 1929 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Dewey Grogan death certificate.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S802] Janet Kaye Whitman Knighten, "Roxie Muncy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 27, 2002.

Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan1,2,3,4

F, b. July 14, 1932
FatherDewey Raines Grogan1,2,3 b. September 15, 1907, d. November 21, 1975
MotherRoxie Annie Muncy1,2 b. February 12, 1912, d. September 25, 1991
     Her married name was Yopp.1 Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan married Unknown Yopp.1 Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan was born on July 14, 1932 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2,3 She married John Stanley "Johnny" Whitman Jr. on November 26, 1953 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 As of November 26, 1953,her married name was Whitman.

Census Records

1940Dwelling 469, District 79-13, Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina5

Family 1

Unknown Yopp
Marriage*Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan married Unknown Yopp.1 

Family 2

John Stanley "Johnny" Whitman Jr. b. April 21, 1924, d. December 5, 1980
Marriage*Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan married John Stanley "Johnny" Whitman Jr. on November 26, 1953 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 
Child
  • Janet Kaye "Jann" Whitman1,2

Citations

  1. [S802] Janet Kaye Whitman Knighten, "Roxie Muncy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 27, 2002.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Stanley "Johnny" Whitman Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 21, 1924, d. December 5, 1980
     John Stanley "Johnny" Whitman Jr. was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.4 He was born on April 21, 1924 at Pennsylvania.4 He married Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan, daughter of Dewey Raines Grogan and Roxie Annie Muncy, on November 26, 1953 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 John Stanley "Johnny" Whitman Jr. died on December 5, 1980 at Danville, Virginia, at age 56.4

Family

Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan b. July 14, 1932
Marriage*He married Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan, daughter of Dewey Raines Grogan and Roxie Annie Muncy, on November 26, 1953 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 
Child
  • Janet Kaye "Jann" Whitman1,2

Citations

  1. [S802] Janet Kaye Whitman Knighten, "Roxie Muncy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 27, 2002.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Isaac Benjamin Lawrence1,2

M, b. September, 1840, d. after April 29, 1910
FatherWilliam Lawrence2,1 b. 1818, d. March 5, 1865
MotherSarah Boothe1,2 b. circa 1815, d. February 7, 1865
     Isaac Benjamin Lawrence Served in Company I, 54th Virginia Infantry, in the Civil War and received a disability discharge on Mar 29, 1862.2 He was born in September, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Nancy Board, daughter of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on August 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Isaac Benjamin Lawrence died after April 29, 1910.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Nancy Board b. February 15, 1849, d. after April 29, 1910
Marriage*Isaac Benjamin Lawrence married Nancy Board, daughter of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on August 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Board1,2

F, b. February 15, 1849, d. after April 29, 1910
FatherEli Solomon Board1,2 b. January 15, 1819, d. February 17, 1900
MotherAbigail "Abbie" Walters1,2 b. March 20, 1829, d. December 28, 1899
     Nancy Board was born on February 15, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Isaac Benjamin Lawrence, son of William Lawrence and Sarah Boothe, on August 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 9, 1865,her married name was Lawrence. Nancy Board died after April 29, 1910.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Isaac Benjamin Lawrence b. September, 1840, d. after April 29, 1910
Marriage*Nancy Board married Isaac Benjamin Lawrence, son of William Lawrence and Sarah Boothe, on August 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Thrash1,2

F, b. April 12, 1802, d. September 5, 1886
FatherJohn G. Thrash Sr.3,1 b. August 31, 1767, d. July 4, 1853
MotherLydia "Liddy" Cole3 b. circa 1774, d. July 7, 1861
     Sarah Thrash was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 12, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She married William West on August 17, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 17, 1822,her married name was West.2 Sarah Thrash died on September 5, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1064, District 41, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated with her children in the household of her father John. Her husband was not enumerated.5
1870Dwelling 67, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son John6
1880Dwelling 83, District 30, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son John7

Family

William West d. before November 28, 1850
Marriage*Sarah Thrash married William West on August 17, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  4. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mabel Hawthorne Muncy1,2,3,4

F, b. April 21, 1913, d. February 5, 1997
FatherSidney Muncy1,2,3,5 b. July 28, 1882, d. October 28, 1954
MotherDelia B. "Dellie" Lawrence1,2,3,5 b. July 2, 1885, d. April 17, 1934
     Mabel Hawthorne Muncy was buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4002 N. 50th Street, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.6 Her Social Security Number was 264-62-0813.7 Her married name was Beckner.8 She married William Joseph "Willie" Beckner.8 Mabel Hawthorne Muncy was born on April 21, 1913 at Virginia.2,7,6 She and William Joseph "Willie" Beckner were divorced in November, 1966 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.9 Mabel Hawthorne Muncy died on February 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.7,10,4,6 She BECKNER, Mabel Munsey, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 1997. She is survived by two sons, Buford Beckner of Roanoke, Richard Beckner of Tampa, Fla; a sister, Pauline Hoback of Roanoke; and 2 grandsons of Tampa, Fla. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem, Va., with the Rev. Rob Colwell officiating. on February 7, 1997.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 288, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 230, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

William Joseph "Willie" Beckner b. September 7, 1907, d. June 18, 1977
Marriage*Mabel Hawthorne Muncy married William Joseph "Willie" Beckner.8 
Divorce* Mabel Hawthorne Muncy and William Joseph "Willie" Beckner were divorced in November, 1966 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005, From papers Paul collected in the Beckner, Holland & Poff vs. Muncy estate suit, Oct 6, 1955.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Muncy Hoback obituary in the Jan 19, 2011 edition.
  6. [S6903] Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Hillsborough Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buford Beckner obituary in the Jan 4, 2005 edition.
  9. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Munsey Beckner obituary in the Feb 7, 1997 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Richard H. Beckner, Sr. obituary in the Feb 9, 2014 edition.

Arietta Murdock Muncy1,2,3

F, b. August 12, 1916, d. May 17, 1996
FatherSidney Muncy1,4,5,2,6 b. July 28, 1882, d. October 28, 1954
MotherDelia B. "Dellie" Lawrence1,4,5,2,6 b. July 2, 1885, d. April 17, 1934
     Arietta Murdock Muncy was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7490.8 She was born on August 12, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8 She married Frank Howard Holland, son of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on October 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,10 Arietta Murdock Muncy and Frank Howard Holland were divorced on December 7, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,11 Arietta Murdock Muncy married Frank Howard Holland, son of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on June 13, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 As of June 13, 1952,her married name was Holland. Arietta Murdock Muncy and Frank Howard Holland were divorced on August 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 Arietta Murdock Muncy died on May 17, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.7,12 She HOLLAND, Arietta M., of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17,1996 at her home. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Holland, and a son, Garwood Holland. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Landon Hall, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Rosetta Holland, Roanoke, Gerald and Joanne Holland, Roanoke, David and Diane Holland of Michigan, Larry and Cheryll Holland, Roanoke, Frank Holland Burns of Arizona; half sisters, Bonnie Hutchison, Pearl Nally, Lynda Huffman, Connie and Peggy; half brothers, Sidney Lee Muncy, James Edward Muncey, Kenneth Muncey; sisters, Pauline Hoback and Mabel Beckner; grandchildren, Amber, Sheena, Garland, Jackie, Mark, Gerald, Kathy, Tammy, Katrina, Debra, Frances and Michael. Also surviving are a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 20, 1996 at 12 noon at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on May 19, 1996.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 288, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 230, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 104, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

Frank Howard Holland b. June 5, 1915, d. March 21, 1979
Marriage*Arietta Murdock Muncy married Frank Howard Holland, son of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on October 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,10 
Divorce* Arietta Murdock Muncy and Frank Howard Holland were divorced on December 7, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,11 
Marriage* Arietta Murdock Muncy married Frank Howard Holland, son of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on June 13, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Divorce Arietta Murdock Muncy and Frank Howard Holland were divorced on August 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005, From papers Paul collected in the Beckner, Holland & Poff vs. Muncy estate suit, Oct 6, 1955.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Muncy Hoback obituary in the Jan 19, 2011 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arietta M. Holland obituary in the May 19, 1996 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S974] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 14.
  10. [S979] VA Roanoke County, Roanoke County, VA Marriages, Book 3.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Holland Hall obituary in the Jul 1, 2019 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garwood Elmond Holland obituary in the Sep 19, 1973 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Albon Holland obituary in the Feb 26, 2007 edition.

Frank Howard Holland1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 5, 1915, d. March 21, 1979
FatherLeander Albon Holland2,5 b. January 9, 1876, d. December 7, 1954
MotherVirginia Mary Underwood2,5 b. March 19, 1874, d. May 18, 1943
     Frank Howard Holland was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc. U.S. Army WWII."1,5 His Social Security Number was 224-18-7521.7 He was born on June 5, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5,6 He married Arietta Murdock Muncy, daughter of Sidney Muncy and Delia B. "Dellie" Lawrence, on October 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8 Frank Howard Holland and Arietta Murdock Muncy were divorced on December 7, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 Frank Howard Holland married Arietta Murdock Muncy, daughter of Sidney Muncy and Delia B. "Dellie" Lawrence, on June 13, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Frank Howard Holland and Arietta Murdock Muncy were divorced on August 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 Frank Howard Holland married Ruby Marie Porter on September 3, 1963 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.10,5 Frank Howard Holland died on March 21, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.1,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 104, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Road work laborer11

Family 1

Arietta Murdock Muncy b. August 12, 1916, d. May 17, 1996
Marriage*Frank Howard Holland married Arietta Murdock Muncy, daughter of Sidney Muncy and Delia B. "Dellie" Lawrence, on October 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8 
Divorce* Frank Howard Holland and Arietta Murdock Muncy were divorced on December 7, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 
Marriage Frank Howard Holland married Arietta Murdock Muncy, daughter of Sidney Muncy and Delia B. "Dellie" Lawrence, on June 13, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Divorce Frank Howard Holland and Arietta Murdock Muncy were divorced on August 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Ruby Marie Porter b. August 9, 1931, d. March 6, 1975
Marriage*Frank Howard Holland married Ruby Marie Porter on September 3, 1963 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.10,5 

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S974] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 14.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arietta M. Holland obituary in the May 19, 1996 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S979] VA Roanoke County, Roanoke County, VA Marriages, Book 3.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Holland Hall obituary in the Jul 1, 2019 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garwood Elmond Holland obituary in the Sep 19, 1973 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Albon Holland obituary in the Feb 26, 2007 edition.

Dorothy Alice Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1924, d. August 24, 2006
FatherNoah Buford Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
MotherVida Oyler Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
     Dorothy Alice Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on March 22, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3 She married Sherman Radford, son of Artice Demos "Artis" Radford and Nannie Jane Likens, on February 26, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3 As of February 26, 1949,her married name was Radford. Dorothy Alice Lawrence died on August 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 82.3 She Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford, 82, went to be with her Lord Thursday, August 24, 2006. She had been a resident at the Radford Health and Rehab Center. Dorothy was born in Floyd County on March 22, 1924, a daughter of the late Noah and Vida Conner Lawrence. Dorothy married the love of her life, Sherman Radford, he preceded her in death on October 19, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene in 1956 and a brother, Allen Lawrence and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Buddy Saunders and brother-in-law, Frank Gerland. Dorothy retired from Halmode Sewing Company where she worked as a seamstress. She loved cooking and growing her vegetables for canning and also loved quilting. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted brother Raymond B. Lawrence and his wife, Opal; three loving sisters, Garnet Gerland of Stewartsville, Reba Jones and her husband, Marvin of Pilot, Va. and Irene Lawrence of Roanoke. Also surviving are her sister-in-law, Reba Lawrence of Christiansburg; her nieces, Donna Vest, Debbie Lawrence, Nancy Jones, Dreama Wilkes and Vickie Brown; and a favorite nephew, Frankie Lawrence. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on August 26, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Sherman Radford b. October 2, 1923, d. October 19, 1997
Marriage*Dorothy Alice Lawrence married Sherman Radford, son of Artice Demos "Artis" Radford and Nannie Jane Likens, on February 26, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Radford obitutary in the Oct 21, 1997 edition.

Corbett Allen Lawrence1,2

M, b. May 25, 1926, d. October 5, 1977
FatherNoah Buford Lawrence3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
MotherVida Oyler Conner3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
     Corbett Allen Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S1 US Navy WWII."1,2,10 He was born on May 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8 He married Reba Mae Willard on June 2, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8 Corbett Allen Lawrence died on October 5, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 51.1,2,3,10 He C. Allen Lawrence, age 51, of 106 Haymaker St., died Wednesday, October 5, 1977, in a Richmond hospital. Surviving are his wife, Reba W. Lawrence; one son, Frank Lawrence, Baton Rouge, La; one brother, Raymond Lawrence, Pilot; five sisters, Mrs. Sherman Radford, Miss Ilene Lawrence, both of Roanoke, Mrs. William Tyree, Vinton, Mrs. Henry Saunders, Copper Hill, Mrs. Marvin Jones, Pilot; two grandchildren.Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on October 13, 1977.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Reba Mae Willard
Marriage*Corbett Allen Lawrence married Reba Mae Willard on June 2, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the C. Allen Lawrence obituary in the Oct 13, 1977 edition.

Raymond B. Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 24, 1928, d. September 13, 2014
FatherNoah Buford Lawrence2,1,3,6,7,8,4,5,9 b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
MotherVida Oyler Conner1,2,3,6,7,8,4,5,9 b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
     Raymond B. Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 24, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,5 He married Anna Lee Jones, daughter of Roy Blake Jones and Elizabeth Coleman, on April 2, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Raymond B. Lawrence and Anna Lee Jones were divorced on October 9, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 Raymond B. Lawrence married Opal Ella Bain on November 19, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Raymond B. Lawrence died on September 13, 2014 at Virginia at age 86.4 He Raymond B. Lawrence, 86, of Radford, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah B. and Amenthia Conner Lawrence. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Opal Bain Lawrence; daughter, Debra Lawrence of Christiansburg; step sons and step daughter-in-law, Jay and Lori Shaffer of Jonestown, N.C., and Stephen Shaffer of Snowville; sisters, Ilene Lawrence of Roanoke, and Reba Jones of Pilot; grandson, Anthony Rhea; step grandchildren, Amber, Dana, Ben, and David Shaffer. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on September 15, 2014.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Anna Lee Jones
Marriage*Raymond B. Lawrence married Anna Lee Jones, daughter of Roy Blake Jones and Elizabeth Coleman, on April 2, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Raymond B. Lawrence and Anna Lee Jones were divorced on October 9, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 
Child
  • Deborah A. "Debbie" Lawrence1,4

Family 2

Opal Ella Bain
Marriage*Raymond B. Lawrence married Opal Ella Bain on November 19, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond B. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 15, 2014 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  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. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Garnet Irene Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. December 29, 1930, d. May 22, 2010
FatherNoah Buford Lawrence1,4,2,5,3,6 b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
MotherVida Oyler Conner1,4,2,5,3,6 b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
     Garnet Irene Lawrence was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3393.8 She married Francis Sherwood "Frank" Gerland.4,2 Her married name was Gerland. Garnet Irene Lawrence was born on December 29, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8,7 As of June 19, 1954,her married name was Tyree.3 She married James William "Bill" Tyree on June 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,9 Garnet Irene Lawrence died on May 22, 2010 at Virginia at age 79.2,8,7 She Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland, 79, of Chamblissburg, entered her Lord's heavenly garden on Saturday, May 22, 2010. She had recently been a resident of The Berkshire in Vinton and Loyalton Assisted Living of Roanoke. Garnett was born on December 29, 1930, daughter of the late Noah and Vida Conner Lawrence and grew up in Check, Va. As a young woman, Garnett moved to Roanoke and worked first in Katie's Ice Cream Parlor and then as a seamstress. After getting married, she moved to Chamblissburg where she resided until becoming ill in 2007. Garnett enjoyed sewing and gardening, but her greatest pleasure was in caring for all of her grandchildren as they grew up. Garnett was a special lady and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, James W. (Bill) Tyree, second husband, Frank Gerland, brother, Allen Lawrence, sisters, Dorothy Radford and Mary Saunders and daughter, Dreama Wilkes. She is survived by a brother, Raymond Lawrence and wife, Opal; sister, Reba Jones and husband, Marvin; sister, Ilene Lawrence; daughter, Vicki Brown and husband, Johnny; granddaughter, Misty Smith-Klein and husband, Glenn; granddaughter, Heather Robtison and husband, Anthony; grandson, Adrian Smith, grandson Christian Wilkes and fiancée, Jessica Guilliams; great-grandsons, Ashton Klein and Evan Klein; and great-granddaughter (due in August) Emily Robtison. Also surviving are son-in-law, Darrell Wilkes; sister-in-law, Reba Lawrence; nephew, Frankie Lawrence; nieces, Debbie Lawrence, Donna Vest and Nancy Jones; and stepdaughters, Germaine Rorer, Hazel Roye and Nancy McGlothlin, as well as a dear friend, Maureen Artrip. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff and residents of Loyalton and Berskshire. Interment will follow in Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery in Chamblissburg. on May 23, 2010.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Francis Sherwood "Frank" Gerland b. October 12, 1922, d. June 7, 2001
Marriage*Garnet Irene Lawrence married Francis Sherwood "Frank" Gerland.4,2 

Family 2

James William "Bill" Tyree b. January 19, 1892, d. September 19, 1988
Marriage*Garnet Irene Lawrence married James William "Bill" Tyree on June 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  7. [S10520] Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Francis S. Gerland obituary in the Jun 8, 2001 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dreama Tyree Wilkes obituary in the Oct 10, 2006 edition.

Mary Frances Lawrence1,2

F, b. March 29, 1933, d. April 13, 1995
FatherNoah Buford Lawrence1,3,4,5,2,6 b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
MotherVida Oyler Conner1,3,4,5,2,6 b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
     Mary Frances Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 Her Social Security Number was 229-42-0185.9 She was born on March 29, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,9,1,2 As of September 28, 1962,her married name was Saunders.2 She married Henry Elmo "Buddy" Saunders on September 28, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,8,1,3,2 Mary Frances Lawrence died on April 13, 1995 at Virginia at age 62.7,9,8 She SAUNDERS, Mary Lawrence, 62, of Roanoke County, passed away Thursday, April 13, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Henry E. (Buddy) Saunders; her daughter, Donna L. Vest, Christiansburg; a grandson, Zachary L. Vest; one brother, Raymond B. Lawrence, Radford; three sisters, Dorothy Radford, Garnett Gerland, both of Vinton, Reba Jones, Floyd County; Ilene Lawrence, Roanoke. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on April 14, 1995.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Henry Elmo "Buddy" Saunders b. December 25, 1925, d. October 3, 1998
Marriage*Mary Frances Lawrence married Henry Elmo "Buddy" Saunders on September 28, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,8,1,3,2 
Child
  • Donna Lynn Saunders10,8,1

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lawrence Saunders obituary in the Apr 14, 1995 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Elmo Saunders obituary in the Oct 4, 1998 edition.

Reba Pearl Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 20, 1935, d. April 19, 2019
FatherNoah Buford Lawrence3,2,7,8,9,10,4 b. August 5, 1891, d. October 11, 1975
MotherVida Oyler Conner2,3,7,8,9,10,4 b. March 13, 1903, d. April 3, 1964
     Reba Pearl Lawrence Reba Lawrence Jones, 83 of Pilot, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Delano Jones; parents, Noah Buford & Vedia Conner Lawrence; brothers, Raymond and Allen; and sisters, Dorothy, Garnet, and Mary. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Jane Jones; grandsons, Terry & Amanda Poff and Adam & Deborah Poff; great-grandchildren, Gavin Poff, Aiden Poff, and Tressa Poff; sister, Ilene Lawrence; sister-in-law, Opal Lawrence; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carilion Hospice and her caregivers, Phyllis and Melissa.4 She was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 20, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,6 She married Marvin Delano Jones, son of Swanson Thomas Jones and Roxie Elizabeth McNeil, on November 21, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,7,8,4,6 As of November 21, 1956,her married name was Jones. Reba Pearl Lawrence died on April 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 83.4,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 148, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Marvin Delano Jones b. October 26, 1936, d. April 14, 2013
Marriage*Reba Pearl Lawrence married Marvin Delano Jones, son of Swanson Thomas Jones and Roxie Elizabeth McNeil, on November 21, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,7,8,4,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Reba Lawrence Jones obituary.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond B. Lawrence obituary in the Sep 15, 2014 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Delano Jones obituary in the Apr 16, 2013 edition.

William West1,2

M, d. before November 28, 1850
     William West married Sarah Thrash, daughter of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, on August 17, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 William West died before November 28, 1850; He was not enumerated with his family in the 1850 Census.3

Family

Sarah Thrash b. April 12, 1802, d. September 5, 1886
Marriage*He married Sarah Thrash, daughter of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, on August 17, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sherman Radford1,2,3,4

M, b. October 2, 1923, d. October 19, 1997
FatherArtice Demos "Artis" Radford1,3 b. October 29, 1900, d. January 18, 1987
MotherNannie Jane Likens1,3 b. February 24, 1901, d. December 17, 1973
     Sherman Radford was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII Purple Heart."5,6,2 His Social Security Number was 229-24-5876.7 He was born on October 2, 1923 at Virginia.7,6,2 He married Dorothy Alice Lawrence, daughter of Noah Buford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on February 26, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3,4 Sherman Radford died on October 19, 1997 at Virginia at age 74.5,7,6,2,4 He RADFORD, Sherman, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 19, 1997. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Radford. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy L. Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Tina Radford, Buchanan, Johnnie and Zorene Radford, Floyd; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Garnett and Frank Gerland, Stewartsville, Reba and Marvin Jones, Pilot, Ilene Lawrence, Roanoke, Raymond and Opal Lawrence, Radford. Funeral services will be conducted noon Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Brent Sandy officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Family Cemetery, Floyd Co. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on October 21, 1997.5

Occupation

1949Meat packer1

Family

Dorothy Alice Lawrence b. March 22, 1924, d. August 24, 2006
Marriage*Sherman Radford married Dorothy Alice Lawrence, daughter of Noah Buford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on February 26, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Radford obitutary in the Oct 21, 1997 edition.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Darlene Radford1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 19, 1951, d. March 12, 1956
FatherSherman Radford1,4,5 b. October 2, 1923, d. October 19, 1997
MotherDorothy Alice Lawrence1,4,5 b. March 22, 1924, d. August 24, 2006
     Darlene Radford was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on October 19, 1951.2,3,4 She died on March 12, 1956 at age 4.2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Radford obitutary in the Oct 21, 1997 edition.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.

Infant Lawrence

F, b. February 14, 1951, d. February 14, 1951
FatherCorbett Allen Lawrence1 b. May 25, 1926, d. October 5, 1977
MotherReba Mae Willard1
     Infant Lawrence died on February 14, 1951.1 She was born on February 14, 1951.1

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.