Thelma Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. November 20, 1918, d. May 22, 1996
FatherJoseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. November 4, 1894, d. June 24, 1972
MotherHallie Ovella Gray1,2,5,6,7 b. September 14, 1898, d. November 2, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-1402.8 Thelma Poff was born on November 20, 1918 at Virginia.8,5 As of November 26, 1951,her married name was Bowyer.9 She married Emory R. Bowyer on November 26, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland.9 Thelma Poff and Emory R. Bowyer were divorced on October 24, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Thelma Poff died on May 22, 1996 at Virginia at age 77.1,8 She BOWYER, Thelma Poff, 77, of Salem, went to sleep May 22, 1996, now to await the blessed resurrection. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Hallie G. Poff, her father, J. Lem Poff, her brother, Ralph G. Poff, brother-in-law, Ralph R. Atkinson. She is survived by her sister, Alberta P. Atkinson, Salem; her nephew, Eddie R. Atkinson, Flushing, Mich; nieces, Vicki Brown, Salem, Mona Lisa McKimmy, Davison, Mich. She was a member of the Memorial Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church for the past 32 years. She retired from South Roanoke Nursing Home after 28 years of service. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 1996 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with Pastor Ken Studer officiating. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. on May 24, 1996.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 83, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 138, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 42, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Steam laundry clothes checker7

Family

Emory R. Bowyer b. November 3, 1905
Marriage*Thelma Poff married Emory R. Bowyer on November 26, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland.9 
Divorce* Thelma Poff and Emory R. Bowyer were divorced on October 24, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Poff Bowyer obituary in the May 24, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alberta L. Poff Atkinson obituary in the Dec 12, 2001 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Virginia Opal Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Joseph Lemmie Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Mary Catron1

F, b. November 23, 1884, d. February 24, 1963
     Mary Catron was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 23, 1884 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.2 She married John Robert Wickham, son of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on September 25, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of September 25, 1912,her married name was Wickham.1 As of April 14, 1938,her married name was Jones.3 Mary Catron married William Henry Jones on April 14, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Mary Catron died on February 24, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 579, District 43, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 148, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family 1

John Robert Wickham b. October 1, 1876, d. February 17, 1934
Marriage*Mary Catron married John Robert Wickham, son of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on September 25, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

William Henry Jones b. circa 1881
Marriage*Mary Catron married William Henry Jones on April 14, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Helen Lorraine Helms1,2

F, b. June 2, 1906, d. January 6, 1964
     Helen Lorraine Helms was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 2, 1906 at Virginia.2 She married Walter Bernard Epperly Sr., son of William Epperly and Amy Virginia Akers, circa 1922.1,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Epperly.1 Helen Lorraine Helms died on January 6, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 250, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Walter Bernard Epperly Sr. b. June 10, 1902, d. September 24, 1967
Marriage*Helen Lorraine Helms married Walter Bernard Epperly Sr., son of William Epperly and Amy Virginia Akers, circa 1922.1,2 
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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Epperly obituary in the May 14, 1995 edition.

Walter Bernard "Junior" Epperly Jr.1,2,3

M, b. February 2, 1924, d. September 25, 1986
FatherWalter Bernard Epperly Sr.1,2,3 b. June 10, 1902, d. September 24, 1967
MotherHelen Lorraine Helms1,2,3 b. June 2, 1906, d. January 6, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 231-14-7176.4 Walter Bernard "Junior" Epperly Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 2, 1924 at Virginia.4,3 He married Audrey Eloise Broughman on January 9, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6,3 Walter Bernard "Junior" Epperly Jr. died on September 25, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 250, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Audrey Eloise Broughman b. December 26, 1924, d. September 2, 1992
Marriage*Walter Bernard "Junior" Epperly Jr. married Audrey Eloise Broughman on January 9, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6,3 
Child

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4134] Davis-Wilkerson Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9880425/person/-644213770
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lynn Epperly obituary in the Mar 31, 2006 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey B. Epperly obituary in the Sep 4, 1992 edition.

Clyde William Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 13, 1929, d. April 23, 1968
FatherWalter Bernard Epperly Sr.1,2,3,4 b. June 10, 1902, d. September 24, 1967
MotherHelen Lorraine Helms1,2,3,4 b. June 2, 1906, d. January 6, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3437.6 Clyde William Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on March 13, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3,4,5 He married Norma Jean Gray on March 6, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Clyde William Epperly died on April 23, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.6,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 394, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 250, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Norma Jean Gray
Marriage*Clyde William Epperly married Norma Jean Gray on March 6, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • Wanda Jean Epperly3

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.

Dora Dean Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. June 29, 1925, d. November 7, 2001
FatherWilliam Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr.2,5,6,3,7 b. February 2, 1895, d. August 30, 1973
MotherSarah Ellen Gearheart2,5,6,3,7 b. May 10, 1897, d. September 4, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8842.8 Dora Dean Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 She was born on June 29, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,10,3 As of January 22, 1947,her married name was Sutphin.3 She married Stanley Cephus "Buck" Sutphin on January 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,3 Dora Dean Wimmer and Stanley Cephus "Buck" Sutphin were divorced on November 14, 1996 at Radford, Virginia.10,4 Dora Dean Wimmer died on November 7, 2001 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 76.9,8,11 She SUTPHIN, Dora Wimmer, 76, of Blacksburg, and formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at her home. She was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She is survived by two daughters, Gail S. Dubovsky of Goode, Judy S. Meredith of Elon, N.C; one son, Stanley (Bucky) Sutphin of Rock Hill, S.C; a sister, Lorraine W. Bowles of Moneta; two brothers, Lewis W. Wimmer of Richmond, Jack D. Wimmer of Salem; and six grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held Monday at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
on November 10, 2001.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 175, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Stanley Cephus "Buck" Sutphin b. October 17, 1920, d. April 23, 2001
Marriage*Dora Dean Wimmer married Stanley Cephus "Buck" Sutphin on January 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,3 
Divorce* Dora Dean Wimmer and Stanley Cephus "Buck" Sutphin were divorced on November 14, 1996 at Radford, Virginia.10,4 
Children
  • Gail Sutphin9
  • Stanley Cephus "Bucky" Sutphin Jr.9
  • Judy Elaine Sutphin9,12,3

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles obituary in the Dec 17, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12344] Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/midlothian-va/woody-funeral-home-huguenot-chapel/4712, From the William Lewis Wimmer, Jr. obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dora Wimmer Sutphin obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  10. [S1718] Pam Digges, "William Lewis Wimmer and Sarah Ellen Gearheart," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 7, 2008.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Cephus Sutphin obituary in the Apr 24, 2001 edition.

Ople Walter McElwee1,2

M, b. January 11, 1905, d. October 10, 1968
     Ople Walter McElwee was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Knoxville, Ray Co., Missouri.1 His Social Security Number was 500-07-2913.3 He was born on January 11, 1905 at Polo, Caldwell Co., Missouri.3,1,2 He married Ernestine T. Link, daughter of Coy Link and Ada V. Akers, on August 10, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Ople Walter McElwee died on October 10, 1968 at Missouri at age 63.3,1

Family

Ernestine T. Link b. July 15, 1909, d. February 17, 1995
Marriage*He married Ernestine T. Link, daughter of Coy Link and Ada V. Akers, on August 10, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S6083] Bethel Cemetery, Ray Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Grady Wilmot Cundiff1

M, b. March 17, 1910, d. March, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2454.2 Grady Wilmot Cundiff was born on March 17, 1910 at Virginia.2 He married Helen Catherine Link, daughter of Coy Link and Ada V. Akers, on December 20, 1930.3,1,4 Grady Wilmot Cundiff died in March, 1968.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 277, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Rayon mill pump tester5

Family

Helen Catherine Link b. August 9, 1912, d. September 10, 2006
Marriage*Grady Wilmot Cundiff married Helen Catherine Link, daughter of Coy Link and Ada V. Akers, on December 20, 1930.3,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Catherine Link Cundiff obituary in the Sep 12, 2006 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S35] Ancestors of Galen Daniel Underwood, Sr., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/u/n/d/Galen-Underwood/GENE5-0001.html
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Cundiff Wilbourne obituary in the May 16, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Silvan Sylvester "Toy" Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. November 4, 1909, d. September 15, 1988
FatherArthur Silven Lawrence1,2,3 b. August 23, 1879, d. July 18, 1941
MotherFlora Jane McGuire1,2,3 b. July, 1880
     His Social Security Number was 224-01-8928.4 Silvan Sylvester "Toy" Lawrence married Isabell Nannie Hepler.5 Silvan Sylvester "Toy" Lawrence was born on November 4, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He died on September 15, 1988 at age 78.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 108, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 188, District 116-19, Portsmouth, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Sheet metal worker6

Family

Isabell Nannie Hepler b. January 23, 1910, d. August 5, 1984
Marriage*Silvan Sylvester "Toy" Lawrence married Isabell Nannie Hepler.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Smart Lawrence obituary in the Oct 5, 2002 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Roy Ray Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. January 10, 1916, d. September 26, 1974
FatherArthur Silven Lawrence1,2,3,4 b. August 23, 1879, d. July 18, 1941
MotherFlora Jane McGuire1,2,3,4 b. July, 1880
     Roy Ray Lawrence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 228-10-0801.5 He was born on January 10, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5,4 He married Nannie Thompson on April 23, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Roy Ray Lawrence died on September 26, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940France Field, Cristobal, Panama Canal Zone6

Occupation

1940U.S. Army Private6

Family

Nannie Thompson b. August 21, 1915, d. November 9, 1995
Marriage*Roy Ray Lawrence married Nannie Thompson on April 23, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Smart Lawrence obituary in the Oct 5, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank Smart Lawrence1,2

M, b. June 24, 1918, d. October 3, 2002
FatherArthur Silven Lawrence1,2,3,4 b. August 23, 1879, d. July 18, 1941
MotherFlora Jane McGuire1,2,3,4 b. July, 1880
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3832.5 Frank Smart Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 24, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,4 He married Hazel Estelle Webb on November 22, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 Frank Smart Lawrence died on October 3, 2002 at Virginia at age 84.5,2 He LAWRENCE, Frank Smart, 84, of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 3, 2002. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur S. and Flora J. Lawrence; sister, Mabel LaPrad; brothers, Riner, James, Silvan (Toy), Roy, Douglas (Boots) and Whitney Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Surviving family include daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Russell Schild, Rebecca Burris, Delores and Edward Racel, Twyala Lawrence, Wendy and Brian Helman; sons, Frank (Sandy) Lawrence and Ronald Lawrence; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 5, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, 2002, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 7, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. John Abbott officiating. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. (389-5441)
on October 5, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 244, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Hazel Estelle Webb b. January 17, 1924, d. May 14, 2001
Marriage*Frank Smart Lawrence married Hazel Estelle Webb on November 22, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Rebecca Lawrence2,6,7
  • Patricia Lee Lawrence2,6,4,7
  • Frank Sandy Lawrence+2,6,7 b. May 14, 1945, d. April 4, 2018
  • Ronald Eugene Lawrence2,6,4,7
  • Delores Annette Lawrence2,6,4,7
  • Twyala Darlene Lawrence2,6,4,7
  • Wendy Dawn Lawrence2,6,4,7
  • Terrell Shannon "Terry" Lawrence6,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Smart Lawrence obituary in the Oct 5, 2002 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Estelle Lawrence obituary in the May 16, 2001 edition.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Frank S. Lawrence obituary.

Charles Douglas "Boots" Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. February 6, 1922, d. September 14, 1984
FatherArthur Silven Lawrence1,2,5,4 b. August 23, 1879, d. July 18, 1941
MotherFlora Jane McGuire1,2,5,4 b. July, 1880
     Charles Douglas "Boots" Lawrence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 225-12-8872.6 He married Mildred Austin.4 Charles Douglas "Boots" Lawrence was born on February 6, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6,4 He died on September 14, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.6,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 244, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Mildred Austin
Marriage*Charles Douglas "Boots" Lawrence married Mildred Austin.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Smart Lawrence obituary in the Oct 5, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elijah Walter Hughes1,2,3,4

M, b. January 24, 1873, d. December 18, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 234-18-3059.4 Elijah Walter Hughes was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5,3 He was born on January 24, 1873 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1874.3,4 He married Alice C. Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,7 Elijah Walter Hughes died on December 18, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 269, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 279, District 182, Tygart, Wood Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 540, District 27, Tygart, Wood Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 345, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1910Coal mine painter2
1920House painter1
1930Rayon factory painter8

Family

Alice C. Light b. June 14, 1875, d. August 20, 1958
Marriage*Elijah Walter Hughes married Alice C. Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elijah W. Hughes death certificate.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hughes-Light marriage record.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alice Hughes obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Julius C. Olzer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 23, 1878, d. December 27, 1949
     Julius C. Olzer was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7,3,8,6 He was born on June 23, 1878 at France; In the 1930 Census and on his marriage record Julius lists his birthplace as Austria and his gravestone has a birth year of 1875.9,1,2,4,6 He married Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on December 4, 1916 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,3,4 Julius C. Olzer died on December 27, 1949 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71.3,6 He Mt. Hope, Dec 27 - Julius C. Olzer, 74, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Allen, in Mt. Hope, this evening at 6 o'clock. In addition to his daughter he is survived by five sons, J. O. Olzer, Richmond, Va; R. L. Olzer, Oronton, Ohio; J. C. Olzer, Jr., Scarbro, Eugene Olzer, Spartanburg, S.C., and Ray Mowery, of Hinton. Funeral arrangements were still incomplete late tonight. on December 28, 1949.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 20, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 18, District 16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 212, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Coal miner9
1930Coal miner1
1940Coal miner10

Family

Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light b. December 18, 1878, d. November 14, 1942
Marriage*Julius C. Olzer married Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on December 4, 1916 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julius C. Olzer death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ozer-Mowery marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Julius C. Olzer obituary in the Dec 28, 1949 edition.
  6. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  7. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Julius C. Olzer obituary in the Dec 29, 1949 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ozer-Myers marriage record.
  12. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Josephine Allen obituary in the Mar 21, 2019 edition.
  13. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Richard Louis Olzer, Sr. obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Infant Twin #1 Light

?, b. January 10, 1892, d. January 15, 1892
FatherHenry Booker Light1,2 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916
MotherEliza Montgomery1,2 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923
     Infant Twin #1 Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,2 Infant Twin #1 Light was born on January 10, 1892 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 Infant Twin #1 Light died on January 15, 1892 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  2. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.

Infant Twin #2 Light

?, b. January 10, 1892, d. January 15, 1892
FatherHenry Booker Light1,2 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916
MotherEliza Montgomery1,2 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923
     Infant Twin #2 Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,2 Infant Twin #2 Light was born on January 10, 1892 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 Infant Twin #2 Light died on January 15, 1892 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  2. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.

Melville E. "Melvin" Henderson1,2,3

M, b. July 15, 1867, d. November 8, 1955
     Melville E. "Melvin" Henderson was buried at Archers Chapel Cemetery, Tyler Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 234-36-3748.2,3 He was born on July 15, 1867 at Middlebourne, Tyler Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 10, 1867.2,3 He married Okie Mae Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on December 13, 1931 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.1 Melville E. "Melvin" Henderson died on November 8, 1955 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 88.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 152, District 48-15, Union, Tyler Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Farm hand4

Family

Okie Mae Light b. 1882, d. April 17, 1968
Marriage*Melville E. "Melvin" Henderson married Okie Mae Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on December 13, 1931 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henderson-Hundley marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Melvin E. Henderson death certificate.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vernon Stuart Mann1

M, b. circa 1844
     Vernon Stuart Mann was born circa 1844 at Virginia.1 He married Eliza Montgomery on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 67, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law James Light1

Family

Eliza Montgomery b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923
Marriage*Vernon Stuart Mann married Eliza Montgomery on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mann-Light marriage record.

Mary June Belcher1

F, b. August 3, 1914, d. October 22, 1974
FatherPeter Belcher2 d. circa 1916
MotherMargaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light1,3,4 b. November 16, 1893, d. November 19, 1965
     Mary June Belcher was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on August 3, 1914 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 As of May 1, 1942,her married name was Laing.1 She married Dr. James MacAlpin Laing II on May 1, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5 Mary June Belcher died on October 22, 1974 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.5 She Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel for Mrs. June Belcher Laing of 521 Orchard Ave. She died at her home at 4 a.m. Tuesday. She was the wife of Dr. J. M. Laing. Mrs. Laing was a member of the Beckley First Baptist Church and the state and national Osteopathic Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. James (Ellen) Jones of Lewisburg and Mrs. Glennie (Jamie) Powers of Stafford, Va; two brothers, John Operchuck of Berwin Heights, Md., and Leon Operchuck of Long Beach, Cal; three sisters, Mrs. Vera Irvin of McCleansboro, Ill., Mrs. May Hollyfield of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Martha Bowles of Silver Springs, Md., and four grandchildren. Burial will follow funeral services in Sunset Memorial Park. on October 23, 1974.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 506, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 215, District 41-32, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Saleslady3

Family

Dr. James MacAlpin Laing II b. December 19, 1915, d. May 18, 2000
Marriage*Mary June Belcher married Dr. James MacAlpin Laing II on May 1, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children
  • Jamie Laing5
  • Ellen Laing5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laing-Belcher marriage record.
  2. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Jerusha Light Yon obituary in the Nov 20, 1965 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the June Belcher Laing obituary in the Oct 23, 1974 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Daniel "Dan" Operchuck1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 17, 1887, d. May, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 235-07-1482.2 Daniel "Dan" Operchuck was born on December 17, 1887 at Austria.2,4 He married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, in 1919 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light were divorced in November, 1950 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 Daniel "Dan" Operchuck died in May, 1971 at age 83.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 168, District 22, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 506, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 215, District 41-32, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Coal mine laborer5
1930Coal mine coal cutter1
1940Coal miner7

Family

Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light b. November 16, 1893, d. November 19, 1965
Marriage*Daniel "Dan" Operchuck married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, in 1919 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Divorce* Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light were divorced in November, 1950 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  4. [S1165] John Operchuck, "Gerushia Light and Peter Balach," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 28 and Mar 15, 2006.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article in the Nov 16, 1950 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Irvin-Operchuck wedding announcement in the Dec 21, 1946 edition.
  10. [S10321] Villagers Voice, The, online www.thevillagersvoice.com, From the Vera Operchuck Irvin obituary.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bowles-Operchuck wedding announcement in the May 14, 1949 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Operchuck-Malenick marriage record.

Eli T. Yon1,2,3,4

M, b. January 29, 1894, d. January 7, 1969
     Eli T. Yon was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 236-05-1537.1 He was born on January 29, 1894 at Italy; His marriage license has a birth date of Jan 21, 1893.1,3 He married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on January 20, 1951 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 Eli T. Yon died on January 7, 1969 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.4 He Funeral services for Eli T. Yon, 74, of MacArthur, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church at MacArthur with the Rev. Jackie Clark in charge. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. He died at 9 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital after a short illness. He was a son of the late Giovanni and Maria Novello Yon. Survivors, other than previously announced include Mrs. Antnia Ramella of Piedicavallo, Italy. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home where friends may call after 4 p.m. today. on January 9, 1969.4

Family

Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light b. November 16, 1893, d. November 19, 1965
Marriage*He married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on January 20, 1951 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Yon-Operchuck marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Eli T. Yon obituary in the Jan 9, 1969 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Jerusha Light Yon obituary in the Nov 20, 1965 edition.