Sheldon Ray Goff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 14, 1944, d. November 25, 2001
FatherRay Gifford/Grifford Goff1,2,3,6,7,8 b. October 27, 1916, d. October 13, 2001
MotherBonnie Irene Conner1,3,6,2,7,8 b. December 13, 1925, d. February 8, 2006
     Sheldon Ray Goff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 225-54-8922.9 He was born on February 14, 1944 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,4 He married Shelia Crosby Whitlock, daughter of George Denton Whitlock and Mildred Crosby Wright, on February 1, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10,11,6 Sheldon Ray Goff died on November 25, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.9,2,5 He GOFF, Sheldon Ray, 57, formerly of Check, departed this life Sunday, November 25, 2001, in Salem. Sheldon was a member and past Deacon, Board Chairman and Superintendent of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray G. Goff. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Goff of Salem; daughter, Lorrie Goff of Johnson City, Tenn; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley and Amy Goff and Stacy and Jennifer Goff, both of Check; three grandchildren, Tempry Goff, Jordan Goff, and Bethany Goff, all of Check; mother, Bonnie C. Goff of Check; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Reba Goff of Check; two sisters-in-law and husbands, Phyllis and David Shank of Arlington, Va. and Debi and Joe Heines of Alexandria; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on November 27, 2001.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 119, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Shelia Crosby Whitlock
Marriage*Sheldon Ray Goff married Shelia Crosby Whitlock, daughter of George Denton Whitlock and Mildred Crosby Wright, on February 1, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10,11,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ray Gifford Goff obituary in the Oct 18, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon Ray Goff obituary in the Nov 27, 2001 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie C. Goff obituary in the Feb 9, 2006 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Denton Whitlock obituary in the Mar 10, 1997 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Wright Whitlock obituary in the Dec 18, 1998 edition.
  12. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Leah Crosby Goff birth announcement in the Apr 11, 2002 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leah Crosby Goff obituary in the Jul 30, 2015 edition.

Aaron Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 2, 1883, d. August 6, 1947
FatherSamuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner2,4,5,6 b. April 17, 1854, d. March 17, 1928
MotherSarah Jane Smith2,4,6 b. September 20, 1853, d. December 1, 1896
     Aaron Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 2, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1882.1,3,4,7,6 He married Ora Odell Perdue, daughter of Robert E. Perdue and Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, on December 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,6 Aaron Conner died on August 6, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.1,4,6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 162, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 99, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 166, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 20, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Ora Odell Perdue b. June 19, 1892, d. January 3, 1948
Marriage*Aaron Conner married Ora Odell Perdue, daughter of Robert E. Perdue and Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, on December 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Agatha Dale Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. March 13, 1915, d. March 5, 2016
FatherHenry Letcher Vest1,2,5,3,6,7,4 b. December 24, 1876, d. December 20, 1976
MotherElla Drewery King1,2,5,3,6,7,4 b. April 16, 1880, d. December 26, 1953
     Agatha Dale Vest Agatha D. Austin, age 101, of Check, passed away March 5, 2016, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Austin, and a daughter Faye Babcock. She is survived by two sons & daughters-in-law: Dale and Patricia Austin, and James and Charlotte Austin, five grandchildren: Jeff Austin, Chris Austin, Cheryl Terrell, Jennifer Polucci, and Jason Austin, and five great-grandchildren: Emily Moore, Austin Terrell, Elizabeth Polucci, Logan Terrell, and Katherine Polucci. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.8 She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8 She was born on March 13, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,2,3,9,4 She married Willie Burton Austin, son of Lonzo Valentine Austin and Alice Victoria Poff, on December 23, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,10,5,3,11,12,13,8 As of December 23, 1936,her married name was Austin. Agatha Dale Vest died on March 5, 2016 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 100.8,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 69, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 58, District 111, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 164, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 72, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

Willie Burton Austin b. November 27, 1911, d. February 7, 1987
Marriage*Agatha Dale Vest married Willie Burton Austin, son of Lonzo Valentine Austin and Alice Victoria Poff, on December 23, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,10,5,3,11,12,13,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Letcher Vest obituary in the Dec 30, 1976 edition.
  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. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Agatha D. Austin obituary.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willie Burton Austin obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Willie Burton Austin.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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 Faye Elaine Austin obituary in the Sep 7, 2004 edition.
  17. [S13215] D'Anjolell Memorial Homes, online www.danjolell.com, From the Burton Dale Austin obituary.
  18. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Henry Letcher Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 24, 1876, d. December 20, 1976
FatherCharles William "Charlie Will" Vest1,4,3,8 b. January 24, 1858, d. October 19, 1954
MotherOctavia Frances Iddings1,3,4 b. April 5, 1858, d. June 7, 1923
     Henry Letcher Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6,7 His Social Security Number was 229-58-3718.9 He was born on December 24, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,5,6,7 He married Ella Drewery King, daughter of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on December 26, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,1,3,7 Henry Letcher Vest died on December 20, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.2,3,6,7 He Floyd - Henry Letcher Vest, age 100, died Monday night December 20, 1976, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. N. C. (Gertrude) Shaver of Roanoke, and Mrs. Burton Agetha Austin of Check, Va; three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Compton and Mrs. Howard Sexton, both of Floyd, Mrs. Marcella Conner of Salem; one brother, Sam Vest, Christiansburg; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 23, 1976, at 11:00 am. at Havens Chapel Methodist Church, Terrys Fork, with the Rev. Floyd Murphy officiating. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery, Salem. on December 30, 1976.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 205, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1910Dwelling 123, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 69, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 58, District 111, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 111, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1900Sawer12
1910Farmer13
1920Farmer14
1930Farmer15
1940Farmer16

Family

Ella Drewery King b. April 16, 1880, d. December 26, 1953
Marriage*Henry Letcher Vest married Ella Drewery King, daughter of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on December 26, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,1,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Letcher Vest obituary in the Dec 30, 1976 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [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&
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles William Vest obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lala V. Vest.
  18. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lala V. Vest obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George Reese Altice1,2

M, b. October 7, 1903, d. April 6, 1985
     George Reese Altice was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 7, 1903 at Virginia.3,2 He married Essie Mae Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on December 31, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,2 George Reese Altice died on April 6, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.3

Family

Essie Mae Gearheart b. May 16, 1900, d. May 30, 1997
Marriage*He married Essie Mae Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on December 31, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gearheart Garnand Altice obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Calvin Garnand Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1925, d. January 21, 1990
FatherJohn Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr.1,2,5,3 b. April 20, 1898, d. March 23, 1973
MotherEssie Mae Gearheart1,2,5,3 b. May 16, 1900, d. May 30, 1997
     John Calvin Garnand Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 224-24-4315.7 He was born on January 30, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,7 He married Alma Claudine Morgan on November 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 John Calvin Garnand Jr. and Alma Claudine Morgan were divorced on March 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 John Calvin Garnand Jr. died on January 21, 1990 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 64.7,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 131, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Alma Claudine Morgan
Marriage*John Calvin Garnand Jr. married Alma Claudine Morgan on November 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* John Calvin Garnand Jr. and Alma Claudine Morgan were divorced on March 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • John Calvin Garnand III1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gearheart Garnand Altice obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Luke Dalton Wimmer1,2,3

M, b. June 4, 1870, d. November 7, 1918
FatherThomas J. Wimmer1,2 b. circa 1836
MotherHarriet Moore1,2 b. circa 1837
     Luke Dalton Wimmer was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 4, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He married Laura Alice Wood, daughter of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer, on May 16, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Luke Dalton Wimmer died on November 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 48.2,3

Family

Laura Alice Wood b. February 27, 1884, d. April 13, 1949
Marriage*He married Laura Alice Wood, daughter of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer, on May 16, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  4. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.

Ella Drewery King1,2,3,4

F, b. April 16, 1880, d. December 26, 1953
FatherReuben Harrison King1,3,2,5 b. February 18, 1840, d. February 18, 1914
MotherMartha E. Ridgeway1,2,3,5 b. circa 1841, d. November 4, 1888
     Ella Drewery King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,5 She was born on April 16, 1880 at Virginia.6,5 She married Henry Letcher Vest, son of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on December 26, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,1,2,5 As of December 26, 1899,her married name was Vest. Ella Drewery King died on December 26, 1953 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.6,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 205, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 123, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 69, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 58, District 111, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 111, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Henry Letcher Vest b. December 24, 1876, d. December 20, 1976
Marriage*Ella Drewery King married Henry Letcher Vest, son of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on December 26, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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&
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Letcher Vest obituary in the Dec 30, 1976 edition.

Ida Mae Ruble1,2,3,4

F, b. November 26, 1923, d. April 7, 2020
FatherTerry Virgil Ruble1,2,3,4 b. July 23, 1887, d. February 9, 1967
MotherLeota Ethel Caldwell1,2,3,4 b. November 2, 1892, d. May 14, 1983
     Ida Mae Ruble was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on November 26, 1923 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,5 She married William Lee "Bill" Wallace, son of Henley Milton Wallace and Omah Della Ferrell, on December 23, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,4 As of December 23, 1942,her married name was Wallace. Ida Mae Ruble died on April 7, 2020 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 96.4 She Ida Mae Ruble Wallace, 96, of New Castle, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was a devoted Christian woman who enjoyed gardening and farming along with being a wonderful cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Wallace; parents, Terry and Lottie Ruble; and her brothers, Elmer, Thurman, and Ashby Ruble. Those left to cherish her memory are son, Chester Wallace and daughter, Esther Wallace. In addition, she is survived by nieces, Sandra Ruble and Linda Reynolds (Raymond); and nephew, Joe Looney (Judy). Due to the virus, a private graveside service will be held at the Ross Cemetery. on April 10, 2020.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 87, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 118, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3

Family

William Lee "Bill" Wallace b. October 22, 1913, d. October 2, 2002
Marriage*Ida Mae Ruble married William Lee "Bill" Wallace, son of Henley Milton Wallace and Omah Della Ferrell, on December 23, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Chester William Wallace7,8,4
  • Esther Susan Wallace7,8,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ida Mae Ruble Wallace obituary in the Apr 10, 2020 edition.
  5. [S5869] Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Johnson Ruble obituary in the Dec 27, 2001 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lee Wallace obituary in the Oct 4, 2002 edition.

Ashby Gale Ruble1,2

M, b. June 28, 1926, d. October 19, 1942
FatherTerry Virgil Ruble3,4,5,6,1 b. July 23, 1887, d. February 9, 1967
MotherLeota Ethel Caldwell3,4,5,6,1 b. November 2, 1892, d. May 14, 1983
     Ashby Gale Ruble was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.7 He was born on June 28, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,2,1,7 He died on October 19, 1942 at Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 16.1,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 87, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 118, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thurman Dale Ruble obituary in the Nov 28, 2010 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ida Mae Ruble Wallace obituary in the Apr 10, 2020 edition.
  7. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.

Burton Dale Austin1,2,3,4

M, b. April 9, 1939, d. July 20, 2021
FatherWillie Burton Austin1,5,2,6,7,8,9,10,4 b. November 27, 1911, d. February 7, 1987
MotherAgatha Dale Vest1,5,2,6,7,8,9,10,4 b. March 13, 1915, d. March 5, 2016
     Burton Dale Austin Burton Dale Austin of Wilmington, Delaware passed away suddenly on July 20, 2021. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia Ann Austin, in 2019 and by his sister, Faye Elaine Austin, in 2004. Dale was born in Check, VA on April 9, 1939. His parents were Agatha Vest and Burton Austin. He is survived by his three loving children: Jeffrey Michael Austin, Jennifer Dale Polucci and Jason Louis Austin. Jennifer and her late husband Michael gave him two beautiful granddaughters, Elizabeth and Katherine. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law James Hermann and Charlotte Austin of TN and their family. Dale was a proud engineering graduate of Virginia Tech. He worked at Boeing Helicopters as a project engineer for 40 years, serving on the Sea Knight, Chinook, and Osprey programs. He always enjoyed knowing that his efforts helped support our military troops. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Boeing Rotorcraft Golf League. After Dale retired, he and Patricia toured all continental states, including Alaska, as well as the provinces of Canada. They visited thirty national parks where they created wonderful travel memories. Later in life, they traveled to Europe to see Ireland, Scotland and Italy. His favorite hobby was gathering with family and working on his family cattle farm in Floyd County, VA where he was born. It was always where the family could enjoy a simpler way of life and enjoy the outdoors. Dale leaves behind a loving family and many wonderful friends and will be deeply missed. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.4 He was buried at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 Sproul Road, Springfield, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.4 He was born on April 9, 1939 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Patricia Ann "Pat" Travaglini in June, 1965 at Delaware.1,2,11,12 Burton Dale Austin died on July 20, 2021 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 82.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 164, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 72, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Patricia Ann "Pat" Travaglini b. April 9, 1943, d. April 6, 2019
Marriage*Burton Dale Austin married Patricia Ann "Pat" Travaglini in June, 1965 at Delaware.1,2,11,12 
Children
  • Jeffrey Michael Austin1,2,4,11
  • Jennifer Dale Austin1,2,4,11
  • Jason Louis Austin1,2,4,11

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S13215] D'Anjolell Memorial Homes, online www.danjolell.com, From the Burton Dale Austin obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye Elaine Austin obituary in the Sep 7, 2004 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willie Burton Austin obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Willie Burton Austin.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Agatha D. Austin obituary.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13215] D'Anjolell Memorial Homes, online www.danjolell.com, From the Patricia Ann Austin obituary.
  12. [S9660] Delaware County Daily Times, From the marriage license listings in the Jun 29, 1965 edition.

Jeanne Shirley Savage1,2,3,4

F, b. June 1, 1926, d. April 24, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2978.5 Jeanne Shirley Savage was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.6 She was born on June 1, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2,4 She married Lloyd Percy "Billy" Conner Sr., son of Merman Eldridge Conner and Cornelia Jane Via, on February 7, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1,8,6,2 As of February 7, 1947,her married name was Conner.2 Jeanne Shirley Savage died on April 24, 2011 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 84.5,6,3 She CONNER, Shirley Savage, 84, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Percy Conner Sr. She is survived by her children, Lloyd Percy Conner Jr., Karen Jeanne Conner, Deborah Mills (Vernon) and Michael Allen Conner (Kimberly); eight grandchildren, Charles Jason Allen, Roger Dale Conner, Katie Jeanne Allen, Mende Schoeneweis (Jim), Amanda Michael Conner, Kyle Vernon Mills, Amy Elizabeth Conner and Evan Savage Conner; and six great-grandchildren. She was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. on April 26, 2011.6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 162, District 81-31, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Lloyd Percy "Billy" Conner Sr. b. November 19, 1921, d. April 12, 1991
Marriage*Jeanne Shirley Savage married Lloyd Percy "Billy" Conner Sr., son of Merman Eldridge Conner and Cornelia Jane Via, on February 7, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1,8,6,2 
Children
  • Lloyd Percy Conner Jr.7,6,2,9
  • Karen Jeanne Conner7,6,2
  • Deborah Lea Conner7,6,2
  • Michael Allen Conner7,6,2

Citations

  1. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Shirley Savage Conner obituary in the Apr 26, 2011 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lloyd P. Conner obituary in the Apr 18, 1991 edition.
  8. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Clinton Reynolds

M, b. September 21, 1903, d. June 25, 1972
FatherHarvey Black Reynolds1 b. December 4, 1873, d. March 20, 1948
MotherSally Myrtle Wallace1 b. August 19, 1877, d. September 13, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4289.2 James Clinton Reynolds was born on September 21, 1903 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.2 He married Marguerite Frances Hypes, daughter of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on December 26, 1924 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 James Clinton Reynolds died on June 25, 1972 at Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 68.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 163, District 1, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 205, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Farmer3
1940Asphalt company time keeper4

Family

Marguerite Frances Hypes b. August 11, 1903, d. July 10, 1991
Marriage*James Clinton Reynolds married Marguerite Frances Hypes, daughter of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on December 26, 1924 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harvey Black Reynolds1

M, b. December 4, 1873, d. March 20, 1948
     Harvey Black Reynolds was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He married Sally Myrtle Wallace.3 Harvey Black Reynolds was born on December 4, 1873.2,1 He died on March 20, 1948 at age 74.2

Family

Sally Myrtle Wallace b. August 19, 1877, d. September 13, 1960
Marriage*He married Sally Myrtle Wallace.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S384] Glenna G. Garner, Unknown Cemeteries of Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Sally Myrtle Wallace1

F, b. August 19, 1877, d. September 13, 1960
     Sally Myrtle Wallace married Harvey Black Reynolds.1 Sally Myrtle Wallace was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Reynolds. She was born on August 19, 1877.1 She died on September 13, 1960 at age 83.1

Family

Harvey Black Reynolds b. December 4, 1873, d. March 20, 1948
Marriage*She married Harvey Black Reynolds.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S384] Glenna G. Garner, Unknown Cemeteries of Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Dr. Faye Elaine Austin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

F, b. July 9, 1951, d. September 1, 2004
FatherWillie Burton Austin1,2,10,3,4,5,11,9 b. November 27, 1911, d. February 7, 1987
MotherAgatha Dale Vest1,2,10,3,4,5,11,9 b. March 13, 1915, d. March 5, 2016
     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-5641.12 Dr. Faye Elaine Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on July 9, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,12,6,7,8 She married Bernard Jerome Babcock on June 8, 1991 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky.1,2,3,6,13 As of June 8, 1991,her married name was Babcock.13 Dr. Faye Elaine Austin died on September 1, 2004 at Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 53.2,12,6 She Faye Elaine Austin, 53, of Goodyear, Arizona, formerly of Check, Va., passed away September 1, 2004. Faye was a graduate of Floyd County High School. She graduated from James Madison and Duke Universities with a BS. She received a Masters Degree from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts. She was recognized internationally for her research work in microbiology associated with Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Faye concluded her career as a teaching research professor of microbiology at the University of Louisville. Her father, Willie Burton Austin preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Bernard Babcock, mother, Agatha Vest Austin of Check, brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Charlotte Austin, Dale and Patricia Austin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday September 8, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery Copper Hill, Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to be made to the American Cancer Society. on September 7, 2004.2

Family

Bernard Jerome Babcock b. November 3, 1944, d. November 25, 2017
Marriage*She married Bernard Jerome Babcock on June 8, 1991 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky.1,2,3,6,13 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye Elaine Austin obituary in the Sep 7, 2004 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willie Burton Austin obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Willie Burton Austin.
  6. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S13215] D'Anjolell Memorial Homes, online www.danjolell.com, From the Burton Dale Austin obituary.
  10. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  11. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Agatha D. Austin obituary.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S1722] Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Marriage Index, 1973-1999.