Fred Charles Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 19, 1922, d. July 30, 2020
FatherArthur Jackson Vest1,2,3,6,7,8,5 b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light1,2,3,6,7,8,5 b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974
     Fred Charles Vest Fred Charles Vest, 97 of Mabscott, passed away on July 30, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Fred was born Dec 19, 1922 at Jumping Branch in Summers County, WV. He was the son of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth Light. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Clara Lee; grandson Scott Alan Stover; two great-grandchildren Timothy and Thomas Polk; brothers Hubert and Jack Vest; and sisters Faye Lilly, Glada Vest and Helen Bailey. Fred served in World War II in the Asian Pacific Theater and The Philippine Liberation. He was very proud of his service to his country and that he was able to serve it in it's time of need. He was very proud of his family and stayed involved in all family activities. He liked to work on his woodworking and made many projects to give as gifts. He liked bike riding, fishing and gardening and walking in the woods and stayed active as long as he was able. He was a retired coal miner working and retiring from Slab Fork Coal Company. Fred was a member of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his 4 daughters, Regina Buchanan husband Ron, Linda West husband John, Debra Ferguson, and Elizabeth Wooten. He leaves 10 surviving grandchildren Lesley Bartoli, Shari Polk, Robert Buchanan, Joseph Buchanan, Eric Lee Stover, Johnny West, Yvonne Tackett, Kelly Bloomberg, Sabrina Pack and Samuel Wooten; 24 great-grandchildren Katrina Hastings, Rebecca Bartoli, Casey Bartoli, Jessica Polk, Andrew Polk, Daniel Polk, Joshua Polk, Emily Polk, Benjamin Polk, James Polk, Dylan Buchanan, Noah Buchanan, Abigail Buchanan, Henry Buchanan (pending), Chyna Stover, Brandon Stover, Jacob Rakes, Robert A. Tackett, Jaxson Dean Bloomberg (pending), Mason Todd Pack, Anthony Santana, Angelina Crisler, Jack Crisler and Daniel Crisler; 7 great- great-grandchildren James Hastings the 4th, Ren Hastings, Kathryn Polk, Rykar Polk, Xaviar Cole, Alexander Rakes, Charlie Breanna Stover and many nieces and nephews. He was a large part of all of his family, loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Services will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 1:00 P.M at Blue Ridge funeral home with Pastor Andrew Bailey officiating. Family will receive friends from 11A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.5 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on December 19, 1922 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 He married Clara Lee Shockley on March 9, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Fred Charles Vest died on July 30, 2020 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 97.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 14, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 255, District 41-33, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Clara Lee Shockley b. August 17, 1926, d. December 10, 2003
Marriage*Fred Charles Vest married Clara Lee Shockley on March 9, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
Children
  • Linda Lee Vest9,5
  • Debra Vest5
  • Elizabeth Vest5
  • Regina Carol Vest10,5

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Shockley marriage record.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Scott Alan Stover obituary in the Jun 8, 1998 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Buchanan-Vest marriage record.

James Earnest Martin Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 20, 1964, d. December 19, 2004
FatherJames Earnest Martin1,7,8,3,6
MotherBetty Jane Nichols1,7,8,3,6 b. August 15, 1941, d. February 6, 2021
     His Social Security Number was 228-17-3376.5 James Earnest Martin Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,9 He was born on August 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,10,4,6 He married Dorothy Karen Holloman on May 30, 1992 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,6 James Earnest Martin Jr. died on December 19, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.2,3,5,10 He James E. Martin, Jr., 40, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 19, 2004. He was a graduate of Northside High School Class of 1982 and graduated from the A.R. Burton Technology School and was employed with B & D Office Machines for 16 years. He was an appointed Missionary with the Southern Baptist Convention prior to moving to Houston where he was a member of Westbury Baptist Church. He had formerly been a member of Vinton Baptist Church and Valley View Brethren in Christ Church for 26 years. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Karen Holloman Martin; and a son, Bryan James Martin, both of Houston; his mother, Betty Martin; father, James E. Martin, Sr; and stepmother, Connie Martin, all of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Dale and Leigh F. Martin of Eagle Rock; sisters, Peggy E. Martin and Darlene R. Martin, both of Roanoke; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Vinton Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2004 with the Rev. Chris Monroe, the Rev. Dr. William R. Booth, and the Rev. Earl B. Clemons officiating. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt County. on December 23, 2004.3

Family

Dorothy Karen Holloman
Marriage*He married Dorothy Karen Holloman on May 30, 1992 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,6 
Child
  • Bryan James Martin3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Mae Wimmer obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Dec 23, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Martin obituary in the Feb 9, 2021 edition.
  9. [S4326] Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Faye M. Vest1,2

F, b. February 20, 1907, d. June 16, 1982
FatherArthur Jackson Vest3,1,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light3,1,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 233-66-1978.10 Faye M. Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 She was born on February 20, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,10,9 As of February 20, 1930,her married name was Lilly.2 She married Forrest McRay Lilly on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,11,7 Faye M. Vest died on June 16, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.10,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 80, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 133, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 14, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 414, District 45-14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia12

Family

Forrest McRay Lilly b. March 14, 1911, d. December 4, 1973
Marriage*Faye M. Vest married Forrest McRay Lilly on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Vest marriage record.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
  8. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Forrest M. Lilly obituary in the Dec 6, 1973 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S10728] Barron Funeral Home, online www.barronfuneralhome.com, From the James Dale Lilly obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Marshall Vest

M, b. circa 1819, d. 1899
FatherCharles Vest b. 1784, d. 1837
MotherTheney Manning b. circa 1790, d. after 1870
     John Marshall Vest was born circa 1819 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Adelphia Martin on August 4, 1839 at Patrick Co., Virginia. John Marshall Vest died in 1899 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.

Family

Adelphia Martin
Marriage*He married Adelphia Martin on August 4, 1839 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S680] George B. "Butch" Miller, Summers Co., WV Marriages 1874.

John Jackson Vest1

M, b. circa 1848, d. December 15, 1899
FatherJohn Marshall Vest1 b. circa 1819, d. 1899
MotherAdelphia Martin1
     John Jackson Vest was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Martha Caroline Cook on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 John Jackson Vest died on December 15, 1899 at Summers Co., West Virginia.

Family

Martha Caroline Cook b. May 21, 1848, d. May 4, 1933
Marriage*He married Martha Caroline Cook on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S680] George B. "Butch" Miller, Summers Co., WV Marriages 1874.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.

Martha Caroline Cook1

F, b. May 21, 1848, d. May 4, 1933
     Martha Caroline Cook was born on May 21, 1848 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She married John Jackson Vest, son of John Marshall Vest and Adelphia Martin, on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 As of June 4, 1874,her married name was Vest. Martha Caroline Cook died on May 4, 1933 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.

Family

John Jackson Vest b. circa 1848, d. December 15, 1899
Marriage*She married John Jackson Vest, son of John Marshall Vest and Adelphia Martin, on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S680] George B. "Butch" Miller, Summers Co., WV Marriages 1874.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.

Forrest McRay Lilly1,2

M, b. March 14, 1911, d. December 4, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 233-14-7581.3 Forrest McRay Lilly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on March 14, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,1,2 He married Faye M. Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4,1,5 Forrest McRay Lilly died on December 4, 1973 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.1 He Forrest M. Lilly, 62, of Sophia died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital following a short illness. Funeral rites will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Sophia First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday School superintendent, with Revs. Dewey Wilson and William Booth officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local 6108 at Slab Fork, and the Masonic Mountain Lodge 156 at Coal City. the Masonic lodge members will serve as pallbearers and conduct graveside rites. Born March 14, 1911, at Beaver, he was a son of Mrs. Ada Lilly of Lester, and the late Rev. Richard Lilly. Additional survivors include his wife, Faye Vest Lilly, two sons, J. D. of Goochland, Va., and Tommy of Phoenix, Ariz; three daughters, Mrs. Duke (Betty) Hall of Harve de Grace, Md., Mrs. Lee (Juanita) Martin of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Donald (Louise) Hall of Richmond, Va., three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lilly and Mrs. Roxie Morton, both of Jumping Branch, and Mrs. Roy Hamm of Lester, and nine grandchildren. The body will be take to the church one hour prior to services. on December 6, 1973.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 14, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West VirginiaEnumerated with his wife in the household of his father-in-law Arthur Vest6
1940Dwelling 414, District 45-14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Lumber mill worker6
1940Coal miner7

Family

Faye M. Vest b. February 20, 1907, d. June 16, 1982
Marriage*Forrest McRay Lilly married Faye M. Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Forrest M. Lilly obituary in the Dec 6, 1973 edition.
  2. [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.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Vest marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S10728] Barron Funeral Home, online www.barronfuneralhome.com, From the James Dale Lilly obituary.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Glada May Vest1

F, b. August 31, 1908, d. October 11, 1982
FatherArthur Jackson Vest2,3,4,5,6,7 b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light2,3,4,5,6,7 b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 235-92-6252.8 Glada May Vest was born on August 31, 1908 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.8 She married Charles Preston "Charley" Vest on November 16, 1928 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5,6 Glada May Vest died on October 11, 1982 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 80, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 133, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 15, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 52, District 41-12, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

Charles Preston "Charley" Vest b. December 26, 1906, d. January 1, 1983
Marriage*Glada May Vest married Charles Preston "Charley" Vest on November 16, 1928 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5,6 
Children
  • John Vest11
  • William C. "Billy" Vest9,10
  • Robert "Bobby" Vest10
  • Geneva Gene Vest12,11
  • Christine M. Vest11

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Vest marriage record.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
  7. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cathy Vest DeHart Wilson obituary in the Dec 29, 2013 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Vest marriage record.

Helen Cora Vest1

F, b. January 1, 1914, d. February 26, 2001
FatherArthur Jackson Vest1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light1,2,3,4,5,6 b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2995.7 Helen Cora Vest was buried at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on January 1, 1914 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,7 As of September 1, 1934,her married name was Bailey.8 She married Russell Burnace Bailey on September 1, 1934 at Oak Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8,4,5,9 Helen Cora Vest died on February 26, 2001 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 87.1,7 She Helen Cora Vest Bailey, 87, of Pleasant Hills, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in a Fayette County care center following a long illness. Born Jan. 1, 1914, at Jumping Branch, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Light Vest. Mrs. Bailey spent her childhood at Jumping Branch. She settled in the Pleasant Hills community in 1934. She and her husband, the late Russell B. Bailey, were co-owners of Bailey's Cash Store for more than 30 years. She was an active member of the Oak Grove Christian Church and will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son and her other son, Bernard R. Bailey, in 1993; two sisters, Faye Lilly and Glada Vest; and two brothers, Jack and Hubert Vest. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Taylor and her husband, Dennis, of Brunswick, Ohio; three grandchildren, Raymond Swaggerty and his wife, Marsha, of Beckley, Sherry White and her husband, Tim, of Charleston, and Melissa "Mel" Hefner and her husband, Allen, of Beckley; three great-grandchildren, Katie Swaggerty, Rachel and T.J. White; a brother, Fred Vest and his wife, Claralee, of Mabscott. Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove Christian Church with Pastor Kenny Overdorf officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at Melton Mortuary and one hour before the service Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be church members and friends of the family. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on February 27, 2001.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 14, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 475, District 71-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

Russell Burnace Bailey b. January 31, 1913, d. March 21, 1993
Marriage*Helen Cora Vest married Russell Burnace Bailey on September 1, 1934 at Oak Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8,4,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
  6. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bailey-Vest marriage record.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Russell Burnace Bailey obituary in the Mar 23, 1993 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bernard Russell Bailey obituary in the Apr 19, 1993 edition.

James Jackson "Jack" Vest1,2,3

M, b. August 18, 1918, d. March 25, 1994
FatherArthur Jackson Vest1,4,5,2,6,7,8 b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light1,4,5,2,6,7,8 b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-0701.9 James Jackson "Jack" Vest was buried at Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Vinton, Gallia Co., Ohio.3 He was born on August 18, 1918 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.9,10,2,3 He married Mabel Maxine Halstead on June 13, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 James Jackson "Jack" Vest died on March 25, 1994 at Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 75.9,10,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 14, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 255, District 41-33, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Gas company construction worker11

Family

Mabel Maxine Halstead b. June 13, 1914, d. January 12, 1997
Marriage*James Jackson "Jack" Vest married Mabel Maxine Halstead on June 13, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Halstead marriage record.
  3. [S8693] Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Gallia Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
  8. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S4961] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Jacqueline Vest obituary in the Aug 31, 2019 edition.

Charles Preston "Charley" Vest1

M, b. December 26, 1906, d. January 1, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-7354.1 Charles Preston "Charley" Vest was born on December 26, 1906 at Streeter, Summers Co., West Virginia.1 He married Glada May Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on November 16, 1928 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 Charles Preston "Charley" Vest died on January 1, 1983 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 15, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 52, District 41-12, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer5
1940Truck driver6

Family

Glada May Vest b. August 31, 1908, d. October 11, 1982
Marriage*Charles Preston "Charley" Vest married Glada May Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on November 16, 1928 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 
Children
  • John Vest7
  • William C. "Billy" Vest5,6
  • Robert "Bobby" Vest6
  • Geneva Gene Vest8,7
  • Christine M. Vest7

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Vest marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cathy Vest DeHart Wilson obituary in the Dec 29, 2013 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Vest marriage record.

Mabel Maxine Halstead1

F, b. June 13, 1914, d. January 12, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 286-20-2461.2 Mabel Maxine Halstead was buried at Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Vinton, Gallia Co., Ohio.3 She was born on June 13, 1914 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Jun 13, 1916.2,1,3 She married James Jackson "Jack" Vest, son of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on June 13, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 As of June 13, 1947,her married name was Vest.1 Mabel Maxine Halstead died on January 12, 1997 at Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 82.2,3

Family

James Jackson "Jack" Vest b. August 18, 1918, d. March 25, 1994
Marriage*She married James Jackson "Jack" Vest, son of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on June 13, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Halstead marriage record.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S8693] Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Gallia Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S4961] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Jacqueline Vest obituary in the Aug 31, 2019 edition.

Boyd Lane Blevins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 18, 1951, d. April 21, 2014
     Boyd Lane Blevins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 He Boyd L. Blevins, 63, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 21, 2014 and is now in God's loving arms. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Huddleston, step father, Melvin Huddleston and father, Odis Blevins. Boyd was an avid outdoorsman with a special love of hunting, fishing, and anything to do with nature. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Thomas Brothers and as a meat cutter for the Kroger Company. Surviving are his brother, Dennis Blevins and wife Carol of Moneta; sisters, Noeta Blevins of Henry County; Patty Blevins and Paula Dautel of Palm Harbor, Florida; step brother, Ray Huddleston and step sister, Faye Moran, and numerous nieces and nephews that he truly loved and cherished. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.6 He was born on February 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He married Sharon Kay Poff, daughter of Eldridge Oscar "Kidd" Poff and Goldie Ann King, on September 12, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Boyd Lane Blevins and Sharon Kay Poff were divorced on June 2, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Boyd Lane Blevins died on April 21, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.6,5

Family

Sharon Kay Poff
Marriage*He married Sharon Kay Poff, daughter of Eldridge Oscar "Kidd" Poff and Goldie Ann King, on September 12, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Boyd Lane Blevins and Sharon Kay Poff were divorced on June 2, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Goldie King Poff obituary in the Apr 10, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Boyd L. Blevins obituary.

April Dawn Nichols1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1978, d. March 11, 2011
FatherRobert Stephen Nichols4,2,5,6,7
MotherNancy Ann Poff1,4,2,5,6,7
     Her Social Security Number was 231-39-4611.8 April Dawn Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,9 She was born on June 29, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9,8 As of April 26, 2003,her married name was Holt.2 She married Walter Henry Holt on April 26, 2003 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,9 April Dawn Nichols died on March 11, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 32.7,10,9,8 She April N. Holt, 32, loving wife, mother and daughter, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was an employee of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she was a member of the 7 South family. She is survived by her husband, Henry Holt; her beloved sons, Haden and David Holt; her father and mother, Steve and Nancy Nichols; a sister, Lori Nichols; grandparents, Sherman and Effie Nichols; aunts and uncles, Sharon, Harvey and Joan, Tim and Susan, Tom and Faye; sisters-in-law, Libby, Susan, Joanne, Joyce and Jane; brothers-in-law, Johnny, Charles and Marshall; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family would like to express special love, gratitude and thanks to Cindy Beckner, Dr. Savage, Lisha Osborne, the entire staff of Medical-Surgical ICU and the staff of 7 South Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Shana Yopp, and special friends, Sylvia, Patricia and Cindy. on March 13, 2011.7

Family

Walter Henry Holt
Marriage*She married Walter Henry Holt on April 26, 2003 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,9 
Children
  • Hayden Holt11,7
  • David Holt7

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Eldridge O. Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1980 edition.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 03-36.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Goldie King Poff obituary in the Apr 10, 2003 edition.
  5. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  6. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the April N. Holt obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Byron King Bartlett obituary in the Feb 16, 2010 edition.

Hilton King1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 23, 1933, d. October 22, 2009
FatherOakley Albert King1,2,6,3 b. October 25, 1886, d. January 7, 1945
MotherNannie Byron Manning1,2,6,3,7 b. August 30, 1895, d. November 17, 1980
     Hilton King was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 230-38-0786.8 He was born on July 23, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,9,4,10 He married Janet Louis Cannaday, daughter of Harry Banks Cannaday and Iva Lewis Angle, on June 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,1,3 Hilton King died on October 22, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.1,8,4,10,5 He Hilton King, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2009, in Roanoke. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Hilton was born in Copper Hill to Oakley Albert and Nannie Manning King in July 1933. He went to school at Bent Mountain High, then served in the United States Army overseas. He would later go on to attend Virginia Western Community College. In 1958, he married Janet Cannaday and they enjoyed 51 years together. He worked as a Retail Manager for Kmart for 34 years and then for Target for 10 years. He also served as a deacon at Central Baptist Church. He enjoyed bowling, trout fishing and the Washington Redskins (although probably not so much this year). Hilton is preceded in death by his parents; his infant son; his sister, Goldie Poff; and his brothers, Wilbert, Tildon, Wilton and Maynard. He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughter, Iva Michele; and his sister, Ollie Bartlett. on October 23, 2009.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 95, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 9, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Janet Louis Cannaday
Marriage*Hilton King married Janet Louis Cannaday, daughter of Harry Banks Cannaday and Iva Lewis Angle, on June 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilton King obituary in the Oct 23, 2009 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Byron King Bartlett obituary in the Feb 16, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Angle Cannaday Whitenack obituary in the Jun 4, 2004 edition.

Carl Edward Nichols1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. October 31, 1937, d. August 11, 1992
FatherRichard Ira "Rich" Nichols1,3,4,5,10,11,12,6,13,14,7,8 b. February 3, 1908, d. February 21, 1976
MotherOllie Mae Wimmer1,2,3,4,5,11,6,13,14,7,8 b. March 1, 1912, d. June 29, 2005
     Carl Edward Nichols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2,8 His Social Security Number was 223-48-1280.15 He was born on October 31, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,15,5,7,8,9 He married Jane Earnestine Martin, daughter of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on February 23, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 Carl Edward Nichols died on August 11, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.2,5,8 He Carl Edward Nichols, age 54, of Roanoke County, passed away in the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, August 11, 1992 in the presence of his loving wife and three daughters, their husbands, his mother, brothers and sisters. He was a professional truck driver for Blue Ridge Transfer Company. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Jane Earnestine M. Nichols; three adoring daughters and their husbands, who were like sons to him, Martha N. and Charles E. Alphin, Buchanan; Connie N. and Joseph L. Hartberger, Carlene N. and Jeffery B. Harris, all of Roanoke; his "pride and joy", his grandchildren, Chastity D. Hartberger, Roanoke; Bryan C. and David W. Alphin, Buchanan; also surviving is his mother, Ollie Mae W. Nichols, Roanoke; his five sisters, Ina G. Morgan, Lena N. Hoback, Pearl N. Sowers, Betty Jane N. Martin, all of Roanoke; Lillian Sue N. Smith, Check; five brothers, Wesley Nichols, Charlotte Hall, Md; Marshall Nichols, John Nichols, and Raymond Nichols, all of Roanoke; Fred Nichols, Troutville; 11 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 12, 1992.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 113, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Jane Earnestine Martin
Marriage*Carl Edward Nichols married Jane Earnestine Martin, daughter of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on February 23, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 
Children
  • Martha Gaye Nichols2,16
  • Connie Sue Nichols2,16
  • Carlene Rehna Nichols2,16

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Edward Nichols obituary in the Aug 12, 1992 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Everette Nichols obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Mae Wimmer obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.
  5. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  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.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Richard Ira Nichols.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Nelson Nichols obituary in the Nov 20, 2007 edition.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Richard Ira Nichols obituary in the Feb 26, 1976 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearlie Sowers obituary in Aug 31, 2014 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Martin obituary in the Feb 9, 2021 edition.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bradley Wayne Palmer1,2,3

M, b. May 26, 1990, d. May 4, 2018
FatherBarry Lynn Palmer1,4,3 b. September 12, 1960, d. January 15, 1991
MotherKathy Sue Reynolds1,3
     Bradley Wayne Palmer Bradley Wayne Palmer, 27, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. he was predeceased by death by his father, Barry Lynn Palmer; grandfather, Ellis Wayne Palmer, and uncle, Michael Wayne Palmer. Surviving family includes his twin brother, Travis William Palmer; sister in-law, Heather Palmer; nieces Sophia and Ariel Palmer; sister Kristen Palmer and Dustin Harper; mother, Kathy Ulrich, stepfather, Brian Ulrich; aunt, Linda Palmer; grandmother, Peggy Palmer; faithful dog TriPod, and many, many special friends. A celebration of his life will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton, with Pastor Rodger Hogan officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.3 He was born on May 26, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He died on May 4, 2018 at Virginia at age 27.3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barry Lynn Palmer obituary in the Jan 17, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Bradley Wayne Palmer obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Wayne Palmer obituary in the Sep 14, 2016 edition.

John Andrew Augustson1,2,3,4

M, b. February 6, 1926, d. January 26, 2001
     John Andrew Augustson married Freeda Arlene Strickler, daughter of Herbert Helm Strickler and Louanna Elizabeth Hall.5,2 His Social Security Number was 229-20-6780.1 John Andrew Augustson was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.4 He was born on February 6, 1926 at Bena, Gloucester Co., Virginia.1,4 He died on January 26, 2001 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 74.1,3,4 He John A. Augustson, 74, left this world on Jan. 26, 2001 to join his wife Freda. Mr. Augustson was born in Bena, Va., and was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Bricklayers Local No. 2 of Virginia since 1949. He was a member of the Holland Road Baptist Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose. Survivors include his daughter, Kathryn A. Read of Knotts Island; two sons, Leonard Emil Augustson of Chesapeake, and John Andrew Augustson II of Virginia Beach; a brother, James Emil Augustson of Avon, N.C; two granddaughters, Julie Augustson of Wilmington, N.C. and April Lumpkin of Puerto Rico; a great-grandchild, Harley Grimmett of Wilmington, N.C; and numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Rosewood Memorial Park by the Rev. Robert F. Pittman III. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. on January 28, 2001.4

Family

Freeda Arlene Strickler b. August 16, 1926, d. August 25, 2000
Marriage*He married Freeda Arlene Strickler, daughter of Herbert Helm Strickler and Louanna Elizabeth Hall.5,2 
Children
  • Kathryn Anne Augustson2,4,6
  • Leonard Emil Augustson2,4,6
  • John Andrew Augustson II2,4,6

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Freeda S. Augustson obituary in the Aug 26, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the John A. Augustson obituary in the Jan 28, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Millard J. Strickler obituary in the Jan 22, 1991 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Delmer Fusion Strickler1

M, b. April 16, 1930, d. October 28, 2010
FatherHerbert Helm Strickler2 b. October 24, 1884, d. November 7, 1962
MotherLouanna Elizabeth Hall2 b. December 4, 1888, d. January 19, 1967
     Delmer Fusion Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Nola Mae Sowers, daughter of Unknown Sowers and Lydia Moles.3 Delmer Fusion Strickler was born on April 16, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He died on October 28, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.1,4 He Delmer Fusion Strickler, 80, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, May Nola Strickler; two sons, Billy Strickler and Dale Strickler; one daughter, Linda G. Strickler, all of Floyd; and one grandson, Billy Jack Neighbours, of Check. Graveside Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2010, at the Pine Creek Cemetery with Pastor Stephen Lackey officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 30, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va., 540-745-4100. on October 30, 2010.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 17, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Nola Mae Sowers
Marriage*Delmer Fusion Strickler married Nola Mae Sowers, daughter of Unknown Sowers and Lydia Moles.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delmer Fusion Strickler obituary in the Oct 30, 2010 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Moles Sowers obituary in the Oct 29, 1992 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 02-107.
  7. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 95-40.