Emanuel Francis "Sy" Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 12, 1926, d. April 8, 2011
FatherClaude Earnest Sowder1,2,7,8,4,5 b. March 2, 1896, d. May 20, 1934
MotherEssie Goldie Aldridge1,2,7,8,4,5 b. January 6, 1898, d. June 27, 1980
     Emanuel Francis "Sy" Sowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 226-28-0962.9 He was born on May 12, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,9 He married Nancy Doris Mitchell on February 24, 1954 at West Point, King William Co., Virginia.3,10,5 Emanuel Francis "Sy" Sowder died on April 8, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.4,6,9 He Emanuel Francis (Sy) Sowder, 84, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011. Mr. Sowder was a life-long resident of the Roanoke Valley. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and Virginia Southern College, and served with the United States Navy during the end of World War II. He was employed for 30 years by Turner Brothers (Highway) Contractors, then worked for Bennett Construction Company and Salem Stone Corporation until his retirement in 2008. A devoted Christian, Mr. Sowder was a life-long member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. He spent much of his life compassionately helping others through his church, volunteerism and gifts. He was often recognized for his generous community service including a Distinguished Service Award from the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mr. Sowder was predeceased by his parents, Claude E. and Essie A. Sowder; brother, Paul C. Sowder; and his precious wife of 55 years, Nancy M. Sowder. He is survived by a sister, Marcena P. Walker; two sons, Stephen L. and David L. Sowder; daughters-in-law, Diane J. Sowder and Pamela C. Sowder; grandchildren, David Adam Sowder, Stephanie K. Sowder and Kaye Lynn Sowder; nephew, Ronald Phennicie and his wife, Evelyn. The family would like to acknowledge the dedicated and skillful care by the RMH Neurological Unit, Raleigh Court Healthcare, Emeritus Roanoke, and especially the ladies with Sitter Solutions. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 10, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty Road, Roanoke. Pastor Ed Woodard will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Sowder suggested a gift to the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. on April 9, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 83, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Nancy Doris Mitchell b. November 11, 1931, d. June 23, 2009
Marriage*Emanuel Francis "Sy" Sowder married Nancy Doris Mitchell on February 24, 1954 at West Point, King William Co., Virginia.3,10,5 
Children
  • Stephen Leigh Sowder3,10,4,5
  • David Lynn Sowder3,10,4,5

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Mitchell Sowder obituary in the Jun 25, 2009 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emanuel Francis Sowder obituary in the Apr 9, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cleophas Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sowder 50th anniversary announcement in the Mar 14, 2004 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Marcena Mildred Sowder1,2

F, b. December 5, 1927
FatherClaude Earnest Sowder3,4,5,6,1,2 b. March 2, 1896, d. May 20, 1934
MotherEssie Goldie Aldridge3,4,5,6,1,7,2 b. January 6, 1898, d. June 27, 1980
     Her married name was Gresham.2 Marcena Mildred Sowder married Unknown Gresham.2 Marcena Mildred Sowder and Unknown Gresham were divorced.2 Marcena Mildred Sowder was born on December 5, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 As of December 2, 1950,her married name was Phennicie.2 She married James Donley Phennicie on December 2, 1950 at Norfolk, Virginia.2 Marcena Mildred Sowder and James Donley Phennicie were divorced on April 30, 1956 at Princess Anne Co., Virginia.9 Marcena Mildred Sowder married Robert Charles Walker on August 15, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,10,2 As of August 15, 1959,her married name was Walker.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 83, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Unknown Gresham
Divorce*Marcena Mildred Sowder and Unknown Gresham were divorced.2 
Marriage* Marcena Mildred Sowder married Unknown Gresham.2 

Family 2

James Donley Phennicie
Marriage*Marcena Mildred Sowder married James Donley Phennicie on December 2, 1950 at Norfolk, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Marcena Mildred Sowder and James Donley Phennicie were divorced on April 30, 1956 at Princess Anne Co., Virginia.9 

Family 3

Robert Charles Walker b. November 23, 1928, d. March 13, 1993
Marriage*Marcena Mildred Sowder married Robert Charles Walker on August 15, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,10,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emanuel Francis Sowder obituary in the Apr 9, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cleophas Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Charles Walker obituary in the Mar 18, 1993 edition.

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shorter1,2,3

F, b. September 4, 1882, d. October 27, 1945
     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shorter was buried at Hatcher-Goodwin-Chapman Family Cemetery, Wabun, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on September 4, 1882 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She married Sidney Albert Graham, son of John Hamilton "Ham" Graham and Mary Dida Hall, on January 14, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 As of January 14, 1909,her married name was Graham.1 Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shorter died on October 27, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 75, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 170, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 269, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 48, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Sidney Albert Graham b. July 4, 1881, d. December 30, 1933
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shorter married Sidney Albert Graham, son of John Hamilton "Ham" Graham and Mary Dida Hall, on January 14, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S2822] Hatcher-Goodwin-Chapman Family Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=thomas&GSfn=curnal&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36154594&CRid=1996852&df=all&
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Odessa Graham1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 7, 1915, d. February 3, 1978
FatherSidney Albert Graham1,2,4,5 b. July 4, 1881, d. December 30, 1933
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shorter1,2,4,5 b. September 4, 1882, d. October 27, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-2247.6 Mary Odessa Graham was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on August 7, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,6,5 As of January 11, 1934,her married name was Wirt.5 She married Clarence Edward Wirt on January 11, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4,5 Mary Odessa Graham died on February 3, 1978 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 62.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 170, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 269, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 48, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family

Clarence Edward Wirt b. April 18, 1908, d. January 1, 1948
Marriage*Mary Odessa Graham married Clarence Edward Wirt on January 11, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elizabeth Marie Poff1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1922, d. February 13, 1999
FatherPeter Andrew "Pete" Poff1,4,2,3 b. July 3, 1884, d. August 16, 1960
MotherBelva Lee Young1,4,2,3 b. October 26, 1892, d. December 2, 1932
     Elizabeth Marie Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-12-2123.6 She was born on December 25, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,5 As of June 3, 1940,her married name was Leedy.2 She married John Harry Leedy Jr. on June 3, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,7 Elizabeth Marie Poff died on February 13, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.6,4,2,5 She LEEDY, Marie Poff, 76, of Goodview, passed away Saturday, February 13, 1999 in Roanoke. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Belvia Poff, and by her husband, John Harry Leedy, Jr. She retired as a machine operator from Coca-Cola Company in Roanoke. Marie enjoyed arts, crafts and decorating for every holiday. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her family and friends because she did it her way! Surviving family include daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Buddy Smoot of Goodview, Belvia Ann and Ellis M. Paris, Jr. of Roanoke, Lucy Pennington of Goodview, Carolyn and David Zimmerman of Roanoke, Cindy and Gary Baum of Goodview; a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Joyce Leedy of Marietta, Pa; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 14, 1999.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 352, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 470, District 120-4, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

John Harry Leedy Jr. b. August 4, 1919, d. November 4, 1978
Marriage*Elizabeth Marie Poff married John Harry Leedy Jr. on June 3, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Leedy obituary in the Feb 14, 1999 edition.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harry Leedy obituary in the Nov 16, 1978 edition.

Raymond Reaves Reed Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 27, 1924, d. April 18, 1986
FatherRaymond Reaves Reed2,6,5 b. May 3, 1896, d. June 16, 1973
MotherNora Mae Woodrum2,5 b. October 13, 1893, d. March 17, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 265-26-9761.7 Raymond Reaves Reed Jr. married Evelyn Shepard.8 Raymond Reaves Reed Jr. was born on April 27, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,7,4 He died on April 18, 1986 at Osceola Co., Florida, at age 61.7,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 453, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 227, District 53-25, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida6

Family

Evelyn Shepard
Marriage*Raymond Reaves Reed Jr. married Evelyn Shepard.8 

Citations

  1. [S1130] Phillips, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:483366&id=I1455
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Robert Hartwell Reed obituary in the May 15, 2009 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Hartwell "Bob" Reed1,2,3

M, b. January 14, 1930, d. May 11, 2009
FatherRaymond Reaves Reed1,4,3 b. May 3, 1896, d. June 16, 1973
MotherNora Mae Woodrum1,3 b. October 13, 1893, d. March 17, 1939
     Robert Hartwell "Bob" Reed was born on January 14, 1930 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,3 He died on May 11, 2009 at Florida at age 79.5 He REED, ROBERT HARTWELL - Bob was born Jan. 14, 1930 at Airpoint, VA, in the family residence, to Nora Woodrum Reed and Raymond Reeves, who preceded him in death. He was the third of three sons. Older brother, Raymond Reeves Jr. also, preceded him in death. Middle brother, John Lewis Reed Sr. is retired, living in Deland, FL. The Reed family moved to Lakeland, FL in 1934. Here the sons grew up, attending school, joined the military, etc. In 1950, they all moved to Orlando, where father and sons all invested, and established Reed Motors Inc., doing business now as Reed Nissan. Bob served as com-pany representative to the C.F.A.D.A., and served on the auto shoe committee. He also served as representative to the Fla. Citrus Sports Assoc., of which the family business was a supporter for years. Bob was an avid sportsman, and especially liked participating in hunting, fishing, and golf. He also enjoyed watching sports on T.V. He was a longtime member of Dubsdred Golf Club. For the past 27 years, his life was enriched by Roberta Breene, his significant other. Since 2004 Bob had been officially retired. On May 11, 2009, he passed away at The Parks Rehab Center. He had been seriously ill and was hospitalized since Dec. 19, 2008. The family and his many friends will remember him for his kind, helpful and humorous way. He is survived by: significant other, Roberta Breene; brother, John Reed Sr; nephews, John Reed Jr., Raymond Reed, Mark Reed; great nephew Connor Reed and niece Bonnie Reed Altamus. A memorial service will be held Sat. May 16, 2009 at 4PM at Baldwin-Fairchild Lake Ivanhoe Chapel, 301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando FL 32804. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution to the charity of your choice, in his honor. on May 15, 2009.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 453, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 227, District 53-25, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Robert Hartwell Reed obituary in the May 15, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William E. Lucas1

M, b. December 13, 1909, d. March 7, 1983
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas1,2,3,4 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer1,2,3,4 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0754.5 William E. Lucas was buried at Campbells Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia.6 He married Myrtle Mae Eades.7 William E. Lucas was born on December 13, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,5 He died on March 7, 1983 at age 73.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 239, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 131, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 247, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Welding company painter3
1940Railroad painter7

Family

Myrtle Mae Eades b. December 16, 1907, d. August 23, 1975
Marriage*William E. Lucas married Myrtle Mae Eades.7 

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S12230] Campbells Burial Park, Roanoke, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Oneida E. Lucas1,2

F, b. January 2, 1913, d. June 18, 1997
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas3,2,4,5,6 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer3,2,4,5,6 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     Oneida E. Lucas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-2297.7 She was born on January 2, 1913 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,5 As of circa 1932,her married name was Booker.1 She married James G. Booker circa 1932.1,8 Oneida E. Lucas died on June 18, 1997 at Virginia at age 84.1,7 She BOOKER, Oneida Lucas, 85, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon June 18, 1997. She was a member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, James G. Booker; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry G. and Mary Booker, Salem, Charles A. and Mary Ann Booker, Vinton, Barry L. and Tammy Booker, Goodview; a grandson, Jason G. Booker, Roanoke; two stepgrandchildren, Wystan and Kay; a great-grandson, Zachary; two brothers, Rev. Burrell Lucas, Raleigh, N. C., Terry Lucas, Roanoke; two sisters, Mary Williams, Salem, Cecilia Snyder, Daleville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday from Lynn Haven Baptist Church, with Dr. Ray Allen and Dr. Robert L. Wayne officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on June 19, 1997.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 53, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

James G. Booker b. August 16, 1909, d. October 2, 2002
Marriage*Oneida E. Lucas married James G. Booker circa 1932.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneida Lucas Booker obituary in the Jun 19, 1997 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Lucas obituary in the Apr 15, 1991 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James G. Booker obituary in the Oct 4, 2002 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barry L. Booker obituary in the Mar 19, 1998 edition.

Howard Earl Lucas Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 2, 1914, d. November 11, 1987
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas1,8,3,9 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer1,8,3,9 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-8932.10 Howard Earl Lucas Sr. was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,7 He was born on November 2, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,3,4,5,6,7 He married Mary Virginia Gravett on April 16, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,7 Howard Earl Lucas Sr. died on November 11, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.10,5,6,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Mary Virginia Gravett b. August 19, 1916, d. July 16, 2010
Marriage*Howard Earl Lucas Sr. married Mary Virginia Gravett on April 16, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Gravett Lucas obituary in the Jul 17, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S6316] Saint Andrews Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Lucas obituary in the Jun 30, 2015 edition.

Lawrence C. Lucas1,2

M, b. August 15, 1916, d. June, 1970
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas1,3,4 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer1,3,4 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0753.5 Lawrence C. Lucas married Margaret Unknown.2 Lawrence C. Lucas was born on August 15, 1916 at Virginia.1,5 He died in June, 1970 at age 53.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 75, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Construction painter2

Family

Margaret Unknown
Marriage*Lawrence C. Lucas married Margaret Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Terry Lendon Lucas1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 18, 1918, d. May 17, 2006
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas2,3,7,8,4,9,10 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer2,3,7,8,4,9,10 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     Terry Lendon Lucas was buried at Campbells Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia.6,10 He was born on February 18, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6,9 He married Mildred Lucille Benois on March 23, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Terry Lendon Lucas died on May 17, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.6,11,10 He Terry L. Lucas, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. He was the son of the late Charles M. and Flora W. Lucas, and was also preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth E. and Richard G. Lucas; brothers, William, Howard, Lawrence, Douglas, and Warren Lucas; and a sister, Oneita Booker. Mr. Lucas served the Lord at New Hope Christian Church, and was retired co-owner of Lucas Brothers Garage and Luke's Wrecker Service. Surviving is his loving wife of 65 years, Mildred B. Lucas; son and daughter-in-law, Howard L. and Sue Lucas, Vinton; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn L. and Carl V. Barker, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Barbara T. Lucas, Roanoke; grandchildren, Terrie Philpott, Lisa Anderson, Melissa Lucas, Jennifer Chumley, Howard Lucas II, Kim Agner, Scott Barker, Stacy Boris, Ricky Lucas, and Jason Lucas; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary L. Williams, Salem, Cecelia L. Snyder, Daleville; brother, Burrell Lucas, Raleigh, N.C. Interment will follow in the Campbell Cemetery. The family would also like to express sincere thanks to Cliff Chumley for his care and devotion provided during Paw-Paws illness. on May 20, 2006.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 32, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Spray painter8

Family

Mildred Lucille Benois b. April 24, 1920
Marriage*Terry Lendon Lucas married Mildred Lucille Benois on March 23, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneida Lucas Booker obituary in the Jun 19, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Lucas obituary in the Apr 15, 1991 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S12230] Campbells Burial Park, Roanoke, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Edward Lucas obituary in the Jul 2, 1998 edition.

Mary Adeline Lucas1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. February 26, 1920, d. March 5, 2014
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas2,3,4,9,7 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer2,3,4,9,7 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-9391.10 Mary Adeline Lucas was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 She was born on February 26, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,10 As of October 24, 1936,her married name was Williams.7 She married Leo Davis Williams on October 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,11,7 Mary Adeline Lucas died on March 5, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.5,8,10 She Mary Adeline Lucas Williams, 94, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo D. Williams and a number of brothers and sisters. She was a charter member of Forest Lawn Garden Club and Conehurst Home Demonstration Club. She enjoyed camping, gardening and cooking. She was a faithful charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Family left to cherish her memory include David Williams, Suanne Mullins, Peggy Lugar, along with her sister Cecelia Snyder, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Rd. S.W. Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and Emeritrus Ridgewood for their care and compassion. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on March 7, 2014.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 104, District 28-26, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Family

Leo Davis Williams b. November 22, 1913, d. November 6, 2001
Marriage*Mary Adeline Lucas married Leo Davis Williams on October 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,11,7 
Children
  • David Lee Williams5,11,7
  • Suanne Williams5
  • Peggy Lou Williams5,11,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneida Lucas Booker obituary in the Jun 19, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Lucas obituary in the Apr 15, 1991 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2062] The News & Observer, From the Burrel Francis Lucas obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Adeline Lucas Williams obituary in the Mar 7, 2014 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leo Davis Williams obituary in the Nov 8, 2001 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Nathan Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 25, 1869, d. September 14, 1953
FatherFleming Henry Poff1,6,7,4 b. April 28, 1842, d. September 15, 1904
MotherMary Peradine Conner1,6,7,4 b. May 22, 1842, d. January 11, 1902
     William Nathan Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; No death date on his tombstone.8,4 He was born on October 25, 1869 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1870.8,1,4 He married Druscilla Ann "Julia" "Zillie" Conner, daughter of Daniel Otey Conner and Martha Emmaline Craghead, on November 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,2,4,5 William Nathan Poff died on September 14, 1953 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 62, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 69, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 252, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 35, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 112, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 17, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 42, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farmer11
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family

Druscilla Ann "Julia" "Zillie" Conner b. June 15, 1869, d. March 4, 1950
Marriage*William Nathan Poff married Druscilla Ann "Julia" "Zillie" Conner, daughter of Daniel Otey Conner and Martha Emmaline Craghead, on November 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,2,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Druezella Ann Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 1950 edition.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hubert Lee Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. April 4, 1895, d. April 19, 1970
FatherJames Riley Lawrence4,3,5 b. August 16, 1860, d. June 24, 1896
MotherMary Ann Martin3,4,5 b. March 20, 1867, d. July 15, 1914
     Hubert Lee Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pfc US Army WWI."1,2,6 He FLOYD - Hubert L. Lawrence, 75, died Sunday near his home. Surviving are his wife, Bernie Link Lawrence; a son, James Lee Lawrence, Pilot; five daughters, Mrs. Elbert Conner, Check, Mrs. Lewis Clower, Mrs. Andrew Janney, Pilot, Mrs. Wilfred Vest, Alexandria, Mrs. Clyde Nichols, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Hale, Floyd, Mrs. Della Whitlock, Check; two brothers, Noah Lawrence, Check, Jay Ernest Lawrence, Floyd. The funeral will be Tuesday a 2 p.m. at the Little White Church with burial in Wilson Cemetery.6 He was born on April 4, 1895 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7 He married Bernie Link, daughter of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on April 4, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3,6,8 Hubert Lee Lawrence died on April 19, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,2,3,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 53, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 68, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Bernie Link b. August 1, 1899, d. February 14, 1981
Marriage*Hubert Lee Lawrence married Bernie Link, daughter of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on April 4, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3,6,8 
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. [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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hubert L. Lawrence obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blondine Lawrence Clower obituary in the Oct 18, 1999 edition.
  12. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Annabel Conner obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estelle Lawrence Janney obituary in the Sep 26, 2013 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lee Lawrence obitutary in the Jan 31, 1996 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Lawrence Nichols obituary in the Oct 14, 2023 edition.

Warren P. Lucas1,2,3

M, b. November 11, 1921, d. March 19, 1945
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas1,2,4 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer1,2,4 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     Warren P. Lucas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 11, 1921 at Virginia.1,3 He died on March 19, 1945 at age 23.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 32, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Garage mechanics helper2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.

Douglas Clay Lucas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 4, 1923, d. April 12, 1991
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas1,8,9,2,4,6,10 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer1,8,9,2,4,6,10 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 226-14-2709.11 Douglas Clay Lucas was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 He was born on June 4, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,2,3,4,12,5,6,7 He married Dora Madeline Peters on November 29, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Douglas Clay Lucas died on April 12, 1991 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 67.11,1,3,12,6 He Douglas C. Lucas, 67, of Colonial Heights, Va., died Friday, April 12, 1991. A native of Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late Charlie Matthew and Flora Wimmer Lucas. Mr. Lucas was the vice-president of the Teamsters Union, Local 101, in Hopewell, Va. He served in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II and was a member of the V. F. W. Robert E. Lee Post #2239. He is survived by his wife, Dora Madeline Lucas; three sons, Donald Lee Lucas of Roanoke; Douglas Charles Lucas of Springfield; and Lawrence C. Lucas of Edwardsville, Ill; three sisters, Oneida Booker of Moneta; Mary Williams of Salem; and Cecilia Snyder of Bedford County; two brothers, Terry L. Lucas of Garden City; and Rev. Burrell F. Lucas of Raleigh, N. C; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. V. F. W. services will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, Colonial Heights. Visitation will follow. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Oakey's Funeral Home, North Chapel, Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on April 15, 1991.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 32, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Dora Madeline Peters b. December 30, 1923, d. November 18, 1995
Marriage*Douglas Clay Lucas married Dora Madeline Peters on November 29, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Lucas obituary in the Apr 15, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S12229] Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.wojstrom.com, From the Lawrence C. Lucas obituary.

Rev. Burrel Francis Lucas1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 24, 1925, d. February 6, 2008
FatherCharles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas2,6,3,7,8 b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
MotherFlora Minnie Wimmer2,6,3,7,8 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7035.9 Rev. Burrel Francis Lucas was buried at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.5 He married Lora Mae Stivers.3 Rev. Burrel Francis Lucas was born on June 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,3,4,10,5 He died on February 6, 2008 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 82.9,3,5 He Rev. Burrel Francis Lucas, 82, of Raleigh, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at his home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 at New Hope Baptist Church, 4301 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, NC 27604. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road. Rev. Lucas was born June 24, 1925 in Roanoke, VA to Charles and Flora Lucas. He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. He was a graduate of Richmond University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Rev. Lucas was the pastor of several churches including: Elmburg Baptist Church; Pleasureville Baptist Church; and North Roanoke Baptist Church before serving in several positions with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. Rev. Lucas was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Raleigh.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Lora Lucas. Rev. Lucas is survived by his son, Tim Lucas and his wife, Pam of Cary; sisters, Cecelia Snyder and Mary Williams, both of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Shelley Lucas and Holly Lucas both of Cary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Baptist State Convention of NC, Attn: State Missions Offering, 205 Convention Drive, Cary, NC 27511. on February 8, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 32, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Lora Mae Stivers b. March 16, 1926, d. July 5, 2009
Marriage*Rev. Burrel Francis Lucas married Lora Mae Stivers.3 
Child
  • Tim Lucas3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneida Lucas Booker obituary in the Jun 19, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Lucas obituary in the Apr 15, 1991 edition.
  3. [S2062] The News & Observer, From the Burrel Francis Lucas obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 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. [S6012] Raleigh Memorial Park, Wake Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  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.

Theodore Rudolph Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. June 21, 1927, d. January 9, 1990
FatherSamuel Harley Conner3,4,10,11,12,13,7,8,14 b. January 22, 1891, d. February 23, 1974
MotherMamie Arabelle Conner3,10,11,12,13,7,8 b. December 29, 1895, d. November 18, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 225-32-0962.2 Theodore Rudolph Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.15 He was born on June 21, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,11,16,5,6,7,8,15 He married Alice Marie Murray on July 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,7,9 Theodore Rudolph Conner died on January 9, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.2,16,7,15

Census Records

1930Dwelling 497, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Alice Marie Murray b. October 23, 1930, d. August 18, 1992
Marriage*Theodore Rudolph Conner married Alice Marie Murray on July 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Samuel Harley Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Marie Murray Conner obituary in the Aug 20, 1992 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mamie A. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1951 edition.
  13. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Stanford Henry Conner obituary in the Mar 11, 1986 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Joseph Conner obituary in the Jun 10, 1957 edition.
  15. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Frank Joseph Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. August 31, 1929, d. June 8, 1957
FatherSamuel Harley Conner1,5,2,6,7,4 b. January 22, 1891, d. February 23, 1974
MotherMamie Arabelle Conner1,5,2,6,7 b. December 29, 1895, d. November 18, 1951
     Frank Joseph Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,4 He was born on August 31, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,3 He died on June 8, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.2,8,4 He The driver of a 1956 coupe which struck and fatally injured Frank Joseph Conner, 27, of Rt. 2, Floyd, Saturday night, has been charged with manslaughter, reckless driving and speeding. Herman Alley, Rt. 1, Fincastle, charged with striking Conner at 18th street and Orange avenue, NW, about 11 p.m. Saturday. Alley, who was driving a car owned by Roger Lyle Maretz of Nace, was released on bond. Conner was headed north on 18th street in a 1950 sedan which was struck on its right side by Alley as he drove west on Orange, police said. Conner's car knocked over a mailbox and then hit a utility and came to rest against Mike's Confectionery at the intersection. Alley was unhurt. Conner's death was Roanoke's fourth traffic fatality of the year. Conner is survived by his father, Samuel Harley Conner, Copper Hill; five brothers, Stanford H. Conner, Bassett; Samuel W. and Theodore Conner, both of Roanoke; William A. and Garland Conner, both of Copper, Hill; a sister, Mrs. Jackson L. Wimmer, Copper Hill. Funeral will be at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on June 10, 1957.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 497, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 82, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 29, District 81-22, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1950Farm helper7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Joseph Conner obituary in the Jun 10, 1957 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mamie A. Conner obituary in the Nov 19, 1951 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Ruth Adeline Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. April 24, 1924, d. January 16, 2016
FatherBaley Lumper Crinshaw "Baldi" Conner1,2,4 b. June 5, 1878, d. April 16, 1956
MotherCammie Ida Puckett1,2,4 b. May 28, 1888, d. April 18, 1964
     Ruth Adeline Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 She was born on April 24, 1924 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6 As of October 4, 1941,her married name was Altizer.4 She married George Edward "Ed" Altizer on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 Ruth Adeline Conner died on January 16, 2016 at Virginia at age 91.3 She Ruth Adeline Altizer, 91, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Saturday evening, January 16, 2016. Ruth was a long-time employee of AAA with 48 years of service and was a member of Roanoke Valley Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her mother and Father; and two wonderful daughters, Betty Anne Anderson and Linda Sue Naff. Surviving is her devoted and loving husband of 74 wonderful years, George "Ed" Altizer; her five granddaughters, Robin Long, Lisa Naff, Dawn Swain (Xavier), Nicole Cunningham-Taylor (Jeriwon), and Ruthy Jennings (Shawn); two great-grandsons, Xavier and Devin Swain; a great-granddaughter, Kierstin A. Cunningham; an extra close sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dot and Roger Leonard; and far too many friends to name, as she never met a stranger and will always be remembered. Interment will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 19, 2016.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 499, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 48, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 115, District 120-86, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 115, District 120-86, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

George Edward "Ed" Altizer b. January 28, 1922, d. May 16, 2019
Marriage*Ruth Adeline Conner married George Edward "Ed" Altizer on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Adeline Altizer obituary in the Jan 19, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Sue Naff obituary in the Apr 2, 2013 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edward Altizer obituary in the May 18, 2019 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Anne Altizer Anderson obituary in the Jan 22, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S6881] Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.serenityfuneralhome.net, From the Lisa Kaye Naff obituary.

Malvin Shaw Reed1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. November 6, 1915, d. August 9, 1999
FatherElbe Maldon Reed1,2,10,11,12,6,13 b. July 14, 1893, d. August 7, 1961
MotherEssie Elizabeth Teel1,2,10,11,12,6,13 b. June 23, 1896, d. October 13, 1995
     Malvin Shaw Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,9 He was born on November 6, 1915 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6,7 He married Ruth Mae Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on October 28, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,15,14,13 Malvin Shaw Reed died on August 9, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.14,8 He REED, Malvin S., 83, of Bent Mountain, died Monday, August 9, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Mae Vest Reed. Surviving are his children, Rebecca Reed Sisson and husband, John W. of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Malvin S. Reed, Jr. ("Sonny") and wife, Betty June, Fincastle, Donna Reed Manning and husband, Ralph S. of Roanoke; brothers and sisters, Homer Reed, Lois Overstreet, both of Bent Mountain, Edna Oppenhiem, Fairfax, Va., Doris Toth of Rockledge, Fla., Lucille Lee of Altamonte Springs, Fla; grandchildren, Sandra Sisson Smith and Michael T. Sisson, both of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Melanie Manning DeLong of Moneta; great-granddaughter, Sierra Shaw Smith of Cape Girardeau, Mo; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co. 11 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 1999. The Rev. Gary Edwards will officiate. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 4 until 9 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad or Mt. Union Church of the Brethren, both of Bent Mountain, Va. 24059. on August 11, 1999.14

Census Records

1920Dwelling 93, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 506, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 137, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Truck driver16

Family

Ruth Mae Vest b. April 7, 1920, d. November 17, 1996
Marriage*Malvin Shaw Reed married Ruth Mae Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on October 28, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,15,14,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie T. Reed obituary in the Oct 15, 1995 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1130] Phillips, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:483366&id=I1455
  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 Ruth Vest Reed obituary in the Nov 18, 1996 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [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.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Homer Edgar Reed obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Reed Overstreet obituary in the Dec 3, 2021 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malvin S. Reed obituary in the Aug 11, 1999 edition.
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna June Reed Manning obituary in the Dec 31, 2017 edition.

Edna Gladys Reed1,2,3,4

F, b. May 5, 1923, d. May 10, 2020
FatherElbe Maldon Reed1,2,5,6,7,4 b. July 14, 1893, d. August 7, 1961
MotherEssie Elizabeth Teel1,2,5,6,7,4 b. June 23, 1896, d. October 13, 1995
     Edna Gladys Reed Oppenheim, Edna, 97 passed away May 10 at her home in The Woodlands Retirement Community in Fairfax, Va. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 70 years Lewyn “Oppie” Oppenheim. She is survived by her daughter Carol (Jack) Spencer, her son Charles, 4 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and her sisters Lois Overstreet and Doris Toth. Edna was an operating room nurse for over 20 years at Northern Virginia and Commonwealth Doctors Hospitals. In the late 1960s after breast cancer surgery, she along with two others started the Reach to Recovery program in Northern Virginia for other breast Cancer survivors. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, May 15 at 3pm at National Memorial Park in Falls Church.8 She was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.8,9 She was born on May 5, 1923 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10,9 As of February 11, 1945,her married name was Oppenheim.4 She married Lewyn Meyer Oppenheim on February 11, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.1,5,4,9,8 Edna Gladys Reed died on May 10, 2020 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 97.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 506, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Lewyn Meyer Oppenheim b. March 24, 1922, d. March 28, 2015
Marriage*Edna Gladys Reed married Lewyn Meyer Oppenheim on February 11, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.1,5,4,9,8 
Children
  • Carol Ann Oppenheim11,4,8
  • Charles Wayne Oppenheim12,11,8,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie T. Reed obituary in the Oct 15, 1995 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1130] Phillips, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:483366&id=I1455
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Homer Edgar Reed obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Reed Overstreet obituary in the Dec 3, 2021 edition.
  8. [S8480] Demaine Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/springfield-va/demaine-funeral-home/4855, From the Edna R. Oppenheim obituary.
  9. [S3227] National Memorial Park, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Lewyn Oppenheim obituary in the Mar 30, 2015 edition.
  12. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."

Doris June Reed1,2,3,4

F, b. June 17, 1928
FatherElbe Maldon Reed1,2,5,6,7 b. July 14, 1893, d. August 7, 1961
MotherEssie Elizabeth Teel1,2,5,6,7 b. June 23, 1896, d. October 13, 1995
     Her married name was Toth.1 Doris June Reed married John Toth.1 Doris June Reed was born on June 17, 1928 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 506, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 105, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

John Toth
Marriage*Doris June Reed married John Toth.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie T. Reed obituary in the Oct 15, 1995 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1130] Phillips, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:483366&id=I1455
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Homer Edgar Reed obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Reed Overstreet obituary in the Dec 3, 2021 edition.

Venice Boyd Woolwine1,2

F, b. April 12, 1908, d. December 6, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 228-09-3635.3 Venice Boyd Woolwine was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lake Placid, Highlands Co., Florida.1 She was born on April 12, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 She married Robert Wesley Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on May 8, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 As of May 8, 1926,her married name was Poff.4 Venice Boyd Woolwine and Robert Wesley Poff were divorced on February 26, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 As of 1954,her married name was Roberts.1 Venice Boyd Woolwine married Ludwig P. Roberts in 1954.1,5 Venice Boyd Woolwine died on December 6, 1981 at Sebring, Highlands Co., Florida, at age 73.1,2,5 She Venice "Bea" Roberts, 73, of 529 N. Lakeview Road, Lake Blue, Lake Placid died in Sebring Sunday. She was a native of Roanoke, Va., a four-month resident of Key West and member of Key West Baptist Church. She is survived by husband, Ludwig P; two sons, Paul Poff of Jacksonville and Robert G. Poff of Lake Charles, La; one sister, Helen Nyberg of St. Petersburg; four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. on December 8, 1981.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 235, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 43, District 120-105, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Waitress8

Family 1

Robert Wesley Poff b. August 30, 1904, d. November 20, 1977
Marriage*Venice Boyd Woolwine married Robert Wesley Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on May 8, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Venice Boyd Woolwine and Robert Wesley Poff were divorced on February 26, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Ludwig P. Roberts
Marriage*Venice Boyd Woolwine married Ludwig P. Roberts in 1954.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S3214] Unknown author, "Venice Boyd Woolwine," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 3, 2012.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Venice Roberts obituary in the Dec 8, 1981 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Otis Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. March 24, 1927, d. October 15, 1991
FatherRobert Wesley Poff5,1,3 b. August 30, 1904, d. November 20, 1977
MotherVenice Boyd Woolwine5,1,3,6 b. April 12, 1908, d. December 6, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-1060.7 Paul Otis Poff Both of Paul's children were put up for adoption.8 He married Name Unknown.8 Paul Otis Poff was born on March 24, 1927 at South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,9,2,3,4 He died on October 15, 1991 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 64.7,8,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 235, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 43, District 120-105, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1950Painter10

Family

Name Unknown
Marriage*Paul Otis Poff married Name Unknown.8 
Children
  • Boyd Paulette Poff8
  • Barbara Jean Poff8

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Venice Roberts obituary in the Dec 8, 1981 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S206] Constance Joyner, "William B. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2003 & Jan 2, 2004.
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Robert Glenn Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. December 3, 1928, d. July 18, 2010
FatherRobert Wesley Poff1,3,4 b. August 30, 1904, d. November 20, 1977
MotherVenice Boyd Woolwine1,3,4,5 b. April 12, 1908, d. December 6, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3123.6 Robert Glenn Poff married Rose Z. Vidrine.2 Robert Glenn Poff was born on December 3, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 He married Dorothy Mae Whittaker on January 24, 1948 at Newport News, Virginia.4 Robert Glenn Poff died on July 18, 2010 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at age 81.6,2 He Robert Glenn Poff, 81, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010, in a local care center. A native of Virginia, Robert's naval career was from 1948-1969. He served in the Korean War as a medic and retired from Portsmouth Naval Hospital. After retirement, he served as a city inspector for Chesapeake, Va., before moving to Lake Charles, where he became a manager of Orkin and had lived for the last 40 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, V.F.F. and Disabled Veterans of America. Robert was a member of South City Christian Church of Lake Charles. He is survived by his wife, Rose Poff; daughter, Peggy Moots and husband John; three granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his two daughters, a son, a brother and a sister. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor David Veillon will officiate. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday. on July 20, 2010.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 235, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Rose Z. Vidrine
Marriage*Robert Glenn Poff married Rose Z. Vidrine.2 
Child

Family 2

Dorothy Mae Whittaker
Marriage*Robert Glenn Poff married Dorothy Mae Whittaker on January 24, 1948 at Newport News, Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2190] American Press, From the Robert Glenn Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2010 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Venice Roberts obituary in the Dec 8, 1981 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Pamela M. Johnson obituary in the Feb 2, 2000 edition.

Harvey Leonard Poff1,2,3

M, b. June 21, 1897, d. January 24, 1966
FatherErnest Willford "Ernie" Poff4,5,2,3 b. January 4, 1877, d. November 17, 1927
MotherLaura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge4,5,2,3 b. November 1, 1876, d. September 26, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2908.6 Harvey Leonard Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on June 21, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jun 21, 1896.6,4,7,1,2 He married Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James circa 1917.8,2 Harvey Leonard Poff and Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James were divorced on April 24, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 Harvey Leonard Poff married Ruby Mae Parrish on October 25, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Harvey Leonard Poff died on January 24, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 335, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 26, District 13, Lynchburg, VirginiaEnumerated as a boarder in the household of William M. Reece10
1930Dwelling 81, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 71, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Glass works machinist10
1930Silk mill machine checker8
1940Rayon mill patrolman11

Family 1

Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James b. August 13, 1895, d. July 30, 1956
Marriage*Harvey Leonard Poff married Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James circa 1917.8,2 
Divorce* Harvey Leonard Poff and Tennessee Powell "Tennie" James were divorced on April 24, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Ruby Mae Parrish
Marriage*Harvey Leonard Poff married Ruby Mae Parrish on October 25, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Ruby Inez Poff3
  • Arlene Frances Poff3

Citations

  1. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey L. Poff, Jr. obituary in the Nov 4, 2003 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth "Libby" Poff Byrd obituary in the Aug 22, 1991 edition.