Brenda Ann Goff1,2

F, b. March 5, 1972, d. July 15, 2016
     Brenda Ann Goff was born on March 5, 1972.1 She married Ronnie Dale Aldridge, son of Sheldon David Aldridge and Martha Lee Johnson, on March 4, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of March 4, 2000,her married name was Aldridge.2 Brenda Ann Goff died on July 15, 2016 at Virginia at age 44.1 She Brenda Ann Aldridge, 44, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. Born March 5, 1972, she became a spunky, fun loving beauty, who captivated all who knew her. Brenda had the best personality, and a smile to outshine the sun. She loved all things colorful, music, dancing, butterflies and racing, most of all she loved her family, who will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death by her father, Linwood Goff; stepdad, Grady Reeves, mother-in-law, Martha Aldridge and beautiful infant granddaughter, Scarlett Aldridge. Left to cherish her memory is her adoring husband and best friend of 24 years, Ronnie Aldridge, her three sons, Dale Goff, Todd Aldridge (Jillian), Wade Aldridge; and granddaughter, Anna Aldridge. She is also survived by her mother, Mildred Reeves; brothers, Tommy Goff (Gail), Jerry Goff (LeeAnn); father-in-law, Sheldon Aldridge; sister-in-law, Rebecca Gregson (Joe); nieces, Hayley, Keri, Ryan Goff, LeAnne Knight (Daniel); nephews, TJ and Landon Goff, Ethan Waldron; great niece, Taylor Knight, great-nephews, Brendhan and Brayden Knight; and an abundance of friends. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at First Christian Church, 302 6th St., Vinton, VA 24179 with Brian Geiser officiating. on July 19, 2016.1

Family

Ronnie Dale Aldridge
Marriage*She married Ronnie Dale Aldridge, son of Sheldon David Aldridge and Martha Lee Johnson, on March 4, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Wade Arron Aldridge1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brenda Ann Aldridge obituary in the Jul 19, 2016 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 15, 1909, d. October 15, 1982
FatherJacob Valentine "Doll" Conner5,6,2,7,8 b. November 3, 1879, d. January 8, 1961
MotherMary Elizabeth Hill5,6,2,7,8 b. November 15, 1880, d. September 9, 1948
     Her Social Security Number was 228-84-5149.9 Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,7,12 She was born on July 15, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,11,2,3,7,12 She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner, son of Jasper Conner and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, on November 26, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,7,12,8,13 Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner died on October 15, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.11,10,2,7,12 She Mrs. Elzora Conner age 73, widow of Samuel H. Conner, died Friday, October 15, 1982, in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are four sons, Maynard Conner, Elliston; Jerry Conner, Roanoke; William Conner and Roger Conner, both of Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Lavern Manning, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Gaston (Dorothy) Sink and Mrs. Joe (Sylvia) Poff, both of Copper Hill; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment in the Salem Church Cemetery. on October 21, 1982.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 154, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 58, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 35, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 69, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner b. February 28, 1910, d. November 3, 1980
Marriage*Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner married Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner, son of Jasper Conner and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, on November 26, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,7,12,8,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elzora Conner obituary in the Oct 21, 1982 edition.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Henry Conner obituary in the Nov 5, 1980 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maynard Odell Conner obituary in the Jun 7, 1997 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Edward Conner obituary in the May 20, 1963 edition.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andy Roland Conner obituary in the Aug 10, 1971 edition.
  21. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Thomas Elbert King1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 28, 1893, d. May 7, 1965
FatherJohn Reuben King1,2,5 b. September 15, 1858, d. January 17, 1931
MotherLeititia Jane Wright1,2,5 b. September 16, 1865, d. October 6, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 225-54-8630.9 Thomas Elbert King was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "QM 2SN WWI."1,5,7 He was born on October 28, 1893 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1894.1,2,5,6,7,10 He married Joyce Louise Conner, daughter of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on December 28, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Thomas Elbert King died on May 7, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.1,5,7,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 193, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 136, District 12-9, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 264, District 12-14, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1922Farmer2
1930Odd job laborer11
1940Farmer12
1950Farmer13

Family

Joyce Louise Conner b. September 8, 1904, d. October 14, 1990
Marriage*Thomas Elbert King married Joyce Louise Conner, daughter of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on December 28, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha King Dodson obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evine Elbert King obituary in the Jan 5, 2007 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Inus K. Hudson obituary in the Dec 1, 2009 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Nathan King obituary in the Dec 28, 2014 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Louis King obituary in the Sep 6, 2020 edition.
  19. [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Martha Mary King obituary.
  20. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Norman Bennett King obituary.

Charles William Aldridge1,2,3

M, b. July 23, 1919
FatherCharles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge4,1,2,3,5,6 b. October 23, 1873, d. December 27, 1956
MotherGrace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer4,1,2,3,5,6 b. July 14, 1893, d. December 29, 1982
     Charles William Aldridge married Pat Unknown.3 Charles William Aldridge was born on July 23, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 185, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 498, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 125, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Pat Unknown
Marriage*Charles William Aldridge married Pat Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Palmer Aldridge obituary in the Dec 30, 1982 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billie Andrew Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the May 11, 2011 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1802] Vero Beach Press Journal, From the Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge Kesler obituary in the Oct 28, 1999 edition.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. February 27, 1911, d. October 10, 1999
FatherCharles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge4,1,5,6,3 b. October 23, 1873, d. December 27, 1956
MotherGrace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer4,1,5,6,3 b. July 14, 1893, d. December 29, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 237-22-3400.7 Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., North Carolina.3 Her married name was Kesler.5 She married Fred Allen Kesler.5,2,3 Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge was born on February 27, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 She died on October 10, 1999 at Florida at age 88.7 She Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge Kesler - Fitz, my mom, was a very special lady. My husband, Dan, says that she was and angel on earth and is now God's angel. She loved our Lord and tried each day to live her life in Jesus. She was a friend and confident to many. She was a good listener, rarely giving advice, just understanding. She was never quick to judge, trusting in our Lord to show her the way. She was truly a Christian warrior. She was born in Floyd County, Virginia, on February 27, 1911, to Charles and Grace Aldridge. May 6, 1939, she married Fred Allen Kesler, who predeceased her after 37 years of marriage. Together, she and Fred owner and operated Kesler Funeral Home, Henderson, North Carolina, for over thirty years. Fitz was a hard worker, actively employed for seventy-five years. At the time of her death she was a seasonal, registered nurse at Christian Care Center in Henderson, North Carolina. She was a winter resident of Vero Beach for 23 years, residing in Vista Royale. The last four months her residence was at NHC Place due to an ankle injury. She had the most interesting and varied life experiences. She was the administrative assistant to Eleanor Roosevelt's press secretary in Washington, D.C. She graduated in 1932 from The Medical College of Virginia with a degree in nursing. She was an operating room nurse in New York City at Bellevue Hospital. She operated an assisted living facility, The Homestead, in Henderson, North Carolina. She was president of the Henderson Business and Professional Woman's Club, a member of the James White Order of the Eastern Star, a faculty member of the Vance-Granville Community College and a member of the Henderson Country Club. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Henderson and attended Trinity Episcopal Church in Vero Beach. She was the beloved mother of Patricia and Dan Callahan of Vero Beach, the grandmother of Dr. Samantha Callahan Grist of Atlanta, Georgia, and Patrice Callahan of Nashville, Tennessee. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Kailey Nicole Dietz, Nashville, Tennessee, Thomas Mason Grist, Atlanta, Georgia, and soon to be born Baby Grist. She was the big sister and dear friend to Patricia Dyer, Dayton, Ohio, the loving sister to Charles Aldridge, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Billie Aldridge of Salem, Virginia. A celebration of her life will be October 30th, 6:15pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, Vero Beach, Cannon Lord officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, NC, 11:00am, November 13th. Should friends desire, they are asked to celebrate her life in remembering the Scholarship Funds of the Henderson Business and Professional Woman's Club. Contributions can be mailed to Henderson Business and Professional Woman's Club, P.O. Box 2611, Henderson, NC, 27536. The family expresses sincere thanks to all our friends' expressions of sympathy and support. Glenn Strunk and all his staff at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach and Carlton Flowers and his staff at Flowers Funeral Home, Henderson, have extended every courtesy and expertise possible in our loss. May God's Grace surround each of us. We know Mom is resting, pain free in HIS ARMS. Much Love, The Family of Fitzhugh Kesler on October 28, 1999.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 185, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 498, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as "absent"1

Family

Fred Allen Kesler b. August 14, 1906, d. January 17, 1976
Marriage*Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge married Fred Allen Kesler.5,2,3 
Child
  • Patricia Allen Kesler2,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S1802] Vero Beach Press Journal, From the Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge Kesler obituary in the Oct 28, 1999 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Palmer Aldridge obituary in the Dec 30, 1982 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billie Andrew Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the May 11, 2011 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 5, 1927, d. May 9, 2011
FatherCharles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge1,2,4,7,8,5 b. October 23, 1873, d. December 27, 1956
MotherGrace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer1,2,4,7,8,5 b. July 14, 1893, d. December 29, 1982
     Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. was born on January 5, 1927 at Virginia.9,5 He married Dorothy Kent Cregger on December 3, 1945 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.10,11,12 Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. married Creasie Alice Dalton on February 7, 1973 at Frederick Co., Virginia.5 Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. married Frances Madline Perkins on July 3, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. died on May 9, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.4,9,6 He Billie Andrew Aldridge Sr., 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011. He served his country as a Merchant Marine in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Walker and Grace Palmer Aldridge; sister, Fitzhugh Kesler; and wife, Alice Creasy Aldridge. Billie is survived by his wife, Frances M. Aldridge; children and spouses, Billie Andrew Aldridge Jr. and wife, Becky, Michael Kent Aldridge and wife, Pam, Daniel Glenn Aldridge and wife, Colleen, Timothy Scott Aldridge and wife, Christina, Jenny Susan Hall and husband, James, and Brian Gordon Aldridge and wife, Pam; stepsons, William Eric Perkins, Robert Perkins, and Douglas Perkins; brother, Charles William Aldridge and wife, Pat; sister, Patricia Dyer; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces nephews and other family. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Christopher Yopp officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the funeral home. on May 11, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 498, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 125, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Dorothy Kent Cregger b. September 10, 1927, d. March 11, 2017
Marriage*Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. married Dorothy Kent Cregger on December 3, 1945 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.10,11,12 
Children

Family 2

Creasie Alice Dalton b. June 18, 1918, d. January 6, 1995
Marriage*Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. married Creasie Alice Dalton on February 7, 1973 at Frederick Co., Virginia.5 

Family 3

Frances Madline Perkins
Marriage*Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. married Frances Madline Perkins on July 3, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Palmer Aldridge obituary in the Dec 30, 1982 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the C. Alice Aldridge obituary in the Jan 9, 1995 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billie Andrew Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the May 11, 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1802] Vero Beach Press Journal, From the Fitzhugh Lee Aldridge Kesler obituary in the Oct 28, 1999 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael K. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 7, 2012 edition.
  11. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Dorothy Kent Cregger Aldridge Ayers obituary.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Alpha Carnegia King1,2,3

F, b. September 1, 1901, d. November 22, 1977
FatherJohn Reuben King1,4 b. September 15, 1858, d. January 17, 1931
MotherLeititia Jane Wright1,4 b. September 16, 1865, d. October 6, 1945
     Alpha Carnegia King was buried at Barnett Cemetery, Rt. 637, on Sisson Farm in the middle of the dairy farm, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,4,3 She was born on September 1, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4,3 She married Ralph Edward Conner, son of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on April 8, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,4 As of April 8, 1921,her married name was Conner. Alpha Carnegia King died on November 22, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.5,4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 287, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 206, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 85, District 81-6, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Ralph Edward Conner b. July 15, 1901, d. October 25, 1991
Marriage*Alpha Carnegia King married Ralph Edward Conner, son of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on April 8, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S13056] Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  6. [S244] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Barnett Cemetery (also known as Otey, Hall, Conner Cemetery).
  7. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Lee Conner Huffman obituary in the May 14, 1999 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard R. Conner obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Smith Gibson obituary in the Aug 29, 2010 edition.

Bula May Stump1,2

F, b. May 4, 1913, d. February 19, 1993
FatherGeorge Robert Stump3,4,1 b. April 17, 1879, d. January 2, 1957
MotherOakey Ann Mills3,4,1 b. October 19, 1886, d. December 26, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-6945.5 Bula May Stump was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on May 4, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 4, 1912.5,2 She married Arthur Pearn on January 12, 1933.3,6 As of January 12, 1933,her married name was Pearn.6 Bula May Stump died on February 19, 1993 at Virginia at age 79.3 She PEARN, Bula Stump, 80, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 19, 1993. Mrs. Pearn was predeceased by her parents, George R. and Oakey M. Stump, and her husband, Arthur Pearn. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired employee of Roanoke City Schools. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara P. and Charles E. Beckwith of Herndon, Va., Carol P. and Lynwood M. Dent Jr. of Fairfax, Va; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth Garnet Stump Birkelund of Bellflower, Calif., Sibyl Gertrude Stump of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 21, 1993.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 27, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 70, District 119-55, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Arthur Pearn b. December 5, 1901, d. May 31, 1989
Marriage*Bula May Stump married Arthur Pearn on January 12, 1933.3,6 
Children

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bula Stump Pearn obituary in the Feb 21, 1993 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5245] Dent-Pearn Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/56452132/person/34010255261
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith obituary in the Oct 8, 2017 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruth Garnett Stump1,2

F, b. June 14, 1916, d. October 2, 2000
FatherGeorge Robert Stump1,3,4,5,2 b. April 17, 1879, d. January 2, 1957
MotherOakey Ann Mills1,3,4,5,2 b. October 19, 1886, d. December 26, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1385.6 Ruth Garnett Stump was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.7 She was born on June 14, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8 As of February 14, 1947,her married name was Freedman.9 She married Olin Edmunds Freedman on February 14, 1947 at Johnson Co., Tennessee.9 Ruth Garnett Stump and an unknown person were divorced on April 28, 1952 at Gooding Co., Idaho.9 As of September 23, 1968,her married name was Birkelund.10 She married Svend Birkelund on September 23, 1968 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1,10 Ruth Garnett Stump died on October 2, 2000 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 84.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 27, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 51, District 81-9, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Nurse trainee5

Family 1

Olin Edmunds Freedman b. March 15, 1904, d. August, 1986
Marriage*Ruth Garnett Stump married Olin Edmunds Freedman on February 14, 1947 at Johnson Co., Tennessee.9 

Family 2

Svend Birkelund b. September 30, 1907, d. November 24, 1994
Marriage*Ruth Garnett Stump married Svend Birkelund on September 23, 1968 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1,10 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bula Stump Pearn obituary in the Feb 21, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5245] Dent-Pearn Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/56452132/person/34010255261
  10. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.

James Luther Stump1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 4, 1905, d. November 20, 1986
FatherGeorge Robert Stump1,8,2,3,5,6 b. April 17, 1879, d. January 2, 1957
MotherOakey Ann Mills1,8,2,3,5,6 b. October 19, 1886, d. December 26, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 719-14-6577.9 James Luther Stump was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 4, 1905 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,4,5,6 He married Martha Isabel Williams on April 21, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 James Luther Stump died on November 20, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.9,4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 196, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 159, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 27, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 51, District 81-9, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1930Steam railroad fireman2
1940Railroad fireman3

Family

Martha Isabel Williams b. May 5, 1915, d. December 30, 2001
Marriage*James Luther Stump married Martha Isabel Williams on April 21, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 
Children
  • James Luther Stump Jr.7,6
  • Judy Ann Stump7
  • Roberta Jo Stump7
  • William Edward Stump7,5 b. September 30, 1954, d. November 8, 1954
  • Peter Robert Stump7

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Isabel Williams Stump obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Eva Inez Taylor1,2

F, b. October 1, 1892, d. July 4, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6047.3 Eva Inez Taylor was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 1, 1892 at Virginia.4,1,3,2 She married Noah Jasper A. Mills, son of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on August 5, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 As of August 5, 1913,her married name was Mills.1 As of September, 1943,her married name was Martin.5,1 Eva Inez Taylor married Bondred Oat "Oatie" Martin in September, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,2 Eva Inez Taylor died on July 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 211, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 73, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 222, District 119-40, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Silk mill finisher4

Family 1

Noah Jasper A. Mills b. February 27, 1880, d. March 1, 1936
Marriage*Eva Inez Taylor married Noah Jasper A. Mills, son of Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills and China Alice Conner, on August 5, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Bondred Oat "Oatie" Martin b. July 3, 1891, d. February, 1969
Marriage*Eva Inez Taylor married Bondred Oat "Oatie" Martin in September, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis E. Mills obituary in the Mar 25, 1998 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Curtis Everett Mills1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 1, 1914, d. March 24, 1998
FatherNoah Jasper A. Mills1,2,3,8,6,7 b. February 27, 1880, d. March 1, 1936
MotherEva Inez Taylor1,2,3,8,6,7 b. October 1, 1892, d. July 4, 1972
     Curtis Everett Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 719-01-5075.9 He was born on April 1, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,5,7 He married Margaret Leona Pritchett on November 12, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4,6 Curtis Everett Mills died on March 24, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.1,9 He MILLS, Curtis E., 83, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 1998 in a local convalescent center. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army. He was retired from Norfolk Western Railway as Assistant Manager of Car Accounts with 48 years service. A faithful member of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, he served as a longtime Elder and Clerk of the Session. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Mills and Eva Mills Martin, a brother, Milton F. Mills, and stepfather, B. O. Martin. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Margaret Pritchett Mills; his daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn Stull and Robert Stull of Salem; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene Milam and Allen Milam, Jean Hudson and Dalton Hudson, all of Hardy; a number of nieces and nephews; and stepsisters and stepbrothers, Delores Perulas of Roanoke, Cleo Oliver of Salem, Paul Martin of Ruckersville, and Frank Martin of Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 7488, Roanoke, VA 24019. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 1998 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Harry Christie and the Rev. G. P. Whiteley will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on March 25, 1998.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 211, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 73, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 289, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Office clerk10

Family

Margaret Leona Pritchett b. December 14, 1914, d. April 24, 2010
Marriage*Curtis Everett Mills married Margaret Leona Pritchett on November 12, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4,6 
Child
  • Kathryn Anne Mills1,3,4,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis E. Mills obituary in the Mar 25, 1998 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Leona Pritchett Mills obituary in the Apr 25, 2010 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Milton Francis Mills1,2,3,4

M, b. December 3, 1915, d. February 25, 1979
FatherNoah Jasper A. Mills1,2,3,5 b. February 27, 1880, d. March 1, 1936
MotherEva Inez Taylor1,2,3,5,6 b. October 1, 1892, d. July 4, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6190.7 Milton Francis Mills married Mary Unknown.3 Milton Francis Mills married Betty Carpenter.3 Milton Francis Mills was born on December 3, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,4 He married Helen Ophelia Radford on August 4, 1936.3 Milton Francis Mills died on February 25, 1979 at Cocoa Beach, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 63.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 211, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 73, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 222, District 119-40, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Salesman6

Family 1

Betty Carpenter
Marriage*Milton Francis Mills married Betty Carpenter.3 

Family 2

Mary Unknown
Marriage*Milton Francis Mills married Mary Unknown.3 

Family 3

Helen Ophelia Radford
Marriage*Milton Francis Mills married Helen Ophelia Radford on August 4, 1936.3 
Children
  • Donald Wayne "Don" Mills3,6
  • Carolyn Sue Mills3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis E. Mills obituary in the Mar 25, 1998 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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.