Lorenzie Dow Willis1,2,3

M, b. circa 1906
     Lorenzie Dow Willis was born circa 1906 at West Virginia.3 He married Nellie Gay "Nell" Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 11, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1930Furniture factory worker3

Family

Nellie Gay "Nell" Light b. January 30, 1907, d. October 6, 1981
Marriage*Lorenzie Dow Willis married Nellie Gay "Nell" Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lloyd Broderick Nutter1,2

M, b. December 20, 1907, d. March 25, 1977
     Lloyd Broderick Nutter married Nellie Gay "Nell" Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long.1,2 His Social Security Number was 229-50-7890.3 Lloyd Broderick Nutter was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2 He was born on December 20, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He died on March 25, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 69.1,2

Family

Nellie Gay "Nell" Light b. January 30, 1907, d. October 6, 1981
Marriage*He married Nellie Gay "Nell" Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  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.

Roy Shelor Altizer1,2,3,4

M, b. September 12, 1906, d. July 12, 1993
FatherJohn Rutherford Altizer3,4 b. January 1, 1878, d. August 21, 1948
MotherNellie Virginia Shelor3,4 b. November 7, 1880, d. February 24, 1957
     Roy Shelor Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 223-28-0860.5 He was born on September 12, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,5 He married Lola Ellen Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on May 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2,4,6,7 Roy Shelor Altizer died on July 12, 1993 at Radford, Virginia, at age 86.3,1,2,5 He ALTIZER, Roy Shelor, 86, of Christiansburg, died Monday, July 12, 1993, in Radford Community Hospital. He was a life long member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Light Altizer and three brothers. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Reginald W. and Pat Altizer, Christiansburg; two daughters and a son-in-law, Regina A. and Howard G. Spradlin Jr., Greensboro, N.C., Barbara Jean Altizer, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Chris, Jason and Jeremy Spradlin, Greensboro, N.C., Suzanne Altizer, Colonial Heights, Todd and Kevin Altizer, of the home; two brothers, and a sister-in-law, A. Lowell and Faye Altizer, Collinsville, Percy Q. Altizer, Roanoke; one sister, Orpha A. Elkins, Radford; a sister-in-law, Gloria M. Altizer, Roanoke; a special devoted friend, Lyman J. Jones. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Mr. Clarence Lavender with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on July 13, 1993.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 259, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Lola Ellen Light b. May 9, 1909, d. May 14, 1956
Marriage*Roy Shelor Altizer married Lola Ellen Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on May 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2,4,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Shelor Altizer obituary in the Jul 13, 1993 edition.
  3. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara J. Altizer-Thompson obituary in the Sep 2, 1996 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beatrice Dove1,2,3

F, b. February 23, 1925, d. September 18, 2016
     Beatrice Dove was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 23, 1925 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Dewey Allen Light Sr., son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on March 5, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 As of March 5, 1945,her married name was Light.3 Beatrice Dove died on September 18, 2016 at Virginia at age 91.2 She Mrs. Beatrice Dove Light, 91, of Christiansburg, walked into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was born in Montgomery County, Va., on February 23, 1925 and preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Allen Light, Sr. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Ann Montelongo and her brother and sister-in-law, David and Hattie Sue Dove. Surviving children and spouses are Dewey A. Light, Jr., Rose and Jim Stone, Steve and Colleen Light, Judy Lafon, Connie Vanhoozier, and Michael and Karen Light. Surviving grandchildren and their spouses are Jim and Heather Stone, John and Lindsey Stone, Mark and Deborah Stone, Brooke Light, Emily and Brad Simpson, Amanda and Hank Newhouse, Adria Vanhoozier and Jake Lambert, Jessica Light, Joshua Light, and Jordan Light. Also remaining are 10 great-grandchildren who will miss their Granny/ Nana Bea very much. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. in the evening of Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the McCoy Funeral Home, 159 Country Club Dr. SW Blacksburg, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 in the chapel at McCoy Funeral Home with Rev. Olen Gardner officiating. Internment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, after which a reception will be held at Cambria Baptist Church, 1310 Cambria St. Christiansburg, VA. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on September 20, 2016.2

Family

Dewey Allen Light Sr. b. September 27, 1910, d. December 22, 1968
Marriage*She married Dewey Allen Light Sr., son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on March 5, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Dove Light obituary in the Sep 20, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steve William Light obituary in the Jan 8, 2019 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey Allen Light, Jr. obituary in the Jul 30, 2021 edition.

Joseph Andrew Silvers1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1913, d. August 14, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 224-01-2475.5 Joseph Andrew Silvers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Griffin.2 Joseph Andrew Silvers was born on August 22, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,1,6,4 He married Ada Florence Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on July 5, 1934 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,6,7 Joseph Andrew Silvers died on August 14, 1994 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,5,1,2 He SILVERS, Joseph Andrew, 80, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, August 14, 1994 in Montgomery Regional Hospital after a two year illness. Joe was a retired employee of Hercules/RAAP, having retired in 1975. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Light Silvers, a sister, Willie Mae Dickerson Duncan and brothers, Robert Sidney Silvers and Leslie Silvers. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Griffin Murray Silvers; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy S. and Terry Thomas Curtis, Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, James Alan and Ann Umberger Silvers, Vinton; stepdaughter, Barbara Murray Soroka, Grundy; stepson and wife, Clifford Wallace and Margie Brown Murray, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Eva Alls and Ralph Duncan, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Yvonne Silvers, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Barbara Curtis Harman and husband, Bradley, Dianna Lynne Curtis Sheeseley and husband, George, Terri Jo Curtis, Anthony Alan Curtis and wife Tracy, Karen Sue Silvers, Amy Lou Silvers Skaff and husband, Dinny, Andrew Alan Silvers; stepgranddaughter, Lalena Karen Soroka; great-grandchildren, Bryce Edward Harman, Bailey Meredith Harman, Janet Nicole (Jana) Curtis and Milton McCormick Sheeseley; several nieces, nephews and a number of friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 1994, at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Vernon D. Miller, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on August 16, 1994.2

Family 1

Elizabeth Griffin
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Griffin.2 

Family 2

Ada Florence Light b. September 6, 1914, d. August 19, 1975
Marriage*Joseph Andrew Silvers married Ada Florence Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on July 5, 1934 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Andrew Silvers obituary in the Aug 16, 1994 edition.
  3. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James A. Silvers obituary in the Jan 8, 2011 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas1,2,3

F, b. January 12, 1921
     Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas was born on January 12, 1921 at Giles Co., Virginia.3 She married Oscar Thomas Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on July 9, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 As of July 9, 1937,her married name was Light.1 Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas and Oscar Thomas Light were divorced on August 4, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 14, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Shirt factory worker5

Family

Oscar Thomas Light b. August 12, 1916, d. May 5, 1953
Marriage*Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas married Oscar Thomas Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on July 9, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1 
Divorce* Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas and Oscar Thomas Light were divorced on August 4, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Marie Josephine Amicone1,2

F, b. April 11, 1915, d. March 20, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 204-05-9241.2 Marie Josephine Amicone was born on April 11, 1915 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2 She married Otis Ray Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, circa 1942 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1 As of circa 1942,her married name was Light. Marie Josephine Amicone died on March 20, 2000 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,3

Family

Otis Ray Light b. July 23, 1919, d. March 21, 1975
Marriage*She married Otis Ray Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, circa 1942 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eva Wirty Trail1,2

F, b. March 14, 1924, d. July 3, 2005
     Eva Wirty Trail married Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0255.4 Eva Wirty Trail was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Smith.1 She married Lemuel Earley Smith.1 Her married name was Light. Eva Wirty Trail was born on March 14, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She died on July 3, 2005 at Virginia at age 81.1,4 She Eva Smith Light, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husbands, L. Earley Smith and Cleophas Owen Light. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Sonny" H. and Shirley Smith of Newport; grandchildren, C. W. III Robert and Shannon Smith of Fort Rucker, Ala; Sandra Smith, of Christiansburg; SSG Michael Smith of Iraq; great-grandchildren, Bryant, Baylee and Brynna Smith; brother, J. C. Trail of Roanoke; sister, Mary Lizzy Trail of Moneta; special friend, Jay Nice of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. A. Timothy Hight officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The Light family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com.
on July 5, 2005.1

Family 1

Lemuel Earley Smith
Marriage*She married Lemuel Earley Smith.1 

Family 2

Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light b. May 10, 1923, d. July 28, 1996
Marriage*Eva Wirty Trail married Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Smith Light obituary in the Jul 5, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Stella Mae Blackwell1,2,3

F, b. August 10, 1923, d. March 26, 2007
     Stella Mae Blackwell was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 10, 1923 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She married Landon Leon Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on May 21, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of May 21, 1960,her married name was Light.3 Stella Mae Blackwell died on March 26, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,4,6 She Stella Blackwell Light, of Christiansburg, left to be with the Lord and her family who she dearly loved on Monday, March 26, 2007. She was a member of Belview United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She worked at the Radford Arsenal, Country Cookin and as a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida Martin Blackwell and Brown Blackwell and her brother, William Clayton Blackwell; sisters, Anna Blackwell Creasy and Essie Blackwell Fagan and Linda Creasy Graves, a very special niece who Stella loved. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Landon Leon Light. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel B. and Ruth Blackwell of Christiansburg; a very special niece, Carolyn Creasy Sheppard and nephew, Bobby L. Sheppard of Christiansburg; great-nieces and nephews; great-greatnieces and nephews that she loved very much and they also loved her. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the Belview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Everette Sheppard and the Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The Light Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on March 28, 2007.2

Family

Landon Leon Light b. June 24, 1928, d. March 4, 1990
Marriage*She married Landon Leon Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on May 21, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Blackwell Light obituary in the Mar 28, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Harvey Lee Gardner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 16, 1921, d. April 28, 1980
FatherHarvey Albert Gardner2,4,5 b. June 12, 1900, d. July 8, 1971
MotherMary Gertrude Light2,5 b. June 5, 1902, d. July 30, 1923
     Harvey Lee Gardner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-14-2228.6 He was born on August 16, 1921 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3,5 He married Alice Louise Britt on June 8, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Harvey Lee Gardner died on April 28, 1980 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.6,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 206, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather William Thomas Light7
1940Dwelling 100, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Alice Louise Britt b. February 4, 1922, d. July 9, 1973
Marriage*Harvey Lee Gardner married Alice Louise Britt on June 8, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Gardner obituary in the Jul 5, 2020 edition.

Margie Esther Light1

F, b. May 3, 1907, d. November 23, 1907
FatherJoseph Owen Light1,2,3 b. August 31, 1856, d. January 31, 1927
MotherSarah Amanda Hale1,2,3 b. April 21, 1870, d. November 30, 1922
     Margie Esther Light was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on November 23, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Sarah Edith Light1,2,3,4

F, b. December 14, 1913, d. November 5, 1916
FatherJoseph Owen Light3,1,2,5 b. August 31, 1856, d. January 31, 1927
MotherSarah Amanda Hale3,1,2,5 b. April 21, 1870, d. November 30, 1922
     Sarah Edith Light was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on December 14, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,5 She died on November 5, 1916 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2; The cemetery listing has a death date of Nov 4, 1916.2,4,5

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Rutherford Altizer1,2,3,4

M, b. January 1, 1878, d. August 21, 1948
     John Rutherford Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 He was born on January 1, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He married Nellie Virginia Shelor on June 21, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 John Rutherford Altizer died on August 21, 1948 at age 70.5

Family

Nellie Virginia Shelor b. November 7, 1880, d. February 24, 1957
Marriage*He married Nellie Virginia Shelor on June 21, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  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. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.

Nellie Virginia Shelor1,2

F, b. November 7, 1880, d. February 24, 1957
     Nellie Virginia Shelor was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 7, 1880.3 She married John Rutherford Altizer on June 21, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of June 21, 1903,her married name was Altizer.1 Nellie Virginia Shelor died on February 24, 1957 at age 76.3

Family

John Rutherford Altizer b. January 1, 1878, d. August 21, 1948
Marriage*She married John Rutherford Altizer on June 21, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.

Michael Lee "Mike" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. July 26, 1958, d. December 25, 2007
FatherLeslie Dudley Conner1,10,3,7 b. May 18, 1929, d. November 29, 2007
MotherGeraldine Marie "Jeri" Moore1,10,3,7 b. February 21, 1931, d. January 6, 2013
     Michael Lee "Mike" Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,5 His Social Security Number was 231-64-6285.10 He was born on July 26, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,4,5,6,7,8 He married Victoria Lynn Kanode on December 1, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Michael Lee "Mike" Conner and Victoria Lynn Kanode were divorced on September 15, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Michael Lee "Mike" Conner died on December 25, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.10,5,9 He Michael Lee (Mike) Conner, 49, of Roanoke, passed away suddenly Christmas morning, December 25, 2007. He was born July 26, 1958 in Roanoke, Va. He was pre-deceased by his father, L. Dudley Conner, on November 29, 2007. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Geraldine (Jeri) Conner; brother and wife, Jerry and Joyce Conner; sister and husband, Aileen and Kelley Moore; brother and wife, Les and Lea Ann Conner; sister and husband, Lisa and Rev. Danny Newman; girlfriend, Geri Worrell; four nieces; three nephews; and four great-nephews; and also his friends and co-workers at Summit Helicopters in Cloverdale, Va. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on December 27, 2007.2

Family

Victoria Lynn Kanode b. March 7, 1956, d. April 8, 2012
Marriage*He married Victoria Lynn Kanode on December 1, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Divorce* Michael Lee "Mike" Conner and Victoria Lynn Kanode were divorced on September 15, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leslie Dudley Conner obituary in the Nov 30, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Lee Conner obituary in the Dec 27, 2007 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Geraldine Moore Conner obituary in the Jan 8, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leslie Wade Alls obituary in the Dec 22, 1991 edition.

Barbara Jean Altizer1,2,3

F, b. November 10, 1934, d. September 1, 1996
FatherRoy Shelor Altizer4,5,1,2,6 b. September 12, 1906, d. July 12, 1993
MotherLola Ellen Light4,5,1,2,6 b. May 9, 1909, d. May 14, 1956
     Barbara Jean Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7 She was born on November 10, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7,3 She married Regis Elwood Thompson on December 3, 1955 at South Carolina.4 As of December 3, 1955,her married name was Thompson. Barbara Jean Altizer and Regis Elwood Thompson were divorced on October 5, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,8 Barbara Jean Altizer died on September 1, 1996 at Radford, Virginia, at age 61.4,7,5,2 She THOMPSON-ALTIZER, Barbara J., 61, of Christiansburg, died early Sunday, September 1,1996, in Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lola Light Altizer and Roy Shelor Altizer. A member of the East Side Church of Christ in Christiansburg, she is survived by a loving companion, Lyman J. Jones, Sr. of Christiansburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Reginald W. and Patricia M. Altizer of Christiansburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Regina A. and Howard G. Spradlin Jr. of Greensboro, N.C; a niece and her husband, Suzanne A. and Tony Riley of Colonial Heights; five nephews, Todd M. Altizer and Kevin L. Altizer of Christiansburg, Christopher S. Spradlin of Memphis, Tenn., and Jason C. Spradlin and Jeremy S. Spradlin of Greensboro. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. on September 2, 1996.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 259, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Regis Elwood Thompson
Marriage*Barbara Jean Altizer married Regis Elwood Thompson on December 3, 1955 at South Carolina.4 
Divorce* Barbara Jean Altizer and Regis Elwood Thompson were divorced on October 5, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Shelor Altizer obituary in the Jul 13, 1993 edition.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara J. Altizer-Thompson obituary in the Sep 2, 1996 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

James Alan "Sonny" Silvers1,2,3,4

M, b. July 12, 1935, d. January 6, 2011
FatherJoseph Andrew Silvers1,2,3 b. August 22, 1913, d. August 14, 1994
MotherAda Florence Light1,2,3 b. September 6, 1914, d. August 19, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 231-42-1694.5 James Alan "Sonny" Silvers was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6 He was born on July 12, 1935 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5,6 He married Ann Jeffries Umberger on June 16, 1962 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.7,1,5 James Alan "Sonny" Silvers died on January 6, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.2,5,6,4 He James A. (Sonny) Silvers, 75, of Vinton, Va., passed away peacefully on January 6, 2011, with his family by his side. He was retired from English Construction Company after 35 years of faithful service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ada Silvers. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ann U. Silvers, who he recently called his "rock"; his children, Karen Sue Silvers, of Goodview, Amy Silvers Skaff and her husband, Dinny Skaff, of Roanoke, and his "boy", Andy Silvers, of Greensboro, N.C; his grandchildren, Logan, Kasey and "little buddy" Sam Skaff, of Roanoke; his sister, Nancy Curtis and her husband, Terry Curtis, of Christiansburg; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, January 10, 2011, at noon at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Timothy Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 9, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on January 8, 2011.2

Family

Ann Jeffries Umberger
Marriage*He married Ann Jeffries Umberger on June 16, 1962 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.7,1,5 
Children
  • Karen Sue Silvers7,1,2
  • Amy Lou Silvers1,2,3
  • Andrew Alan "Andy" Silvers7,1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Andrew Silvers obituary in the Aug 16, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James A. Silvers obituary in the Jan 8, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  7. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.

Howard Grady Spradlin Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 2, 1922, d. December 26, 1996
     Howard Grady Spradlin Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 227-34-4339.4 He married Conston Marie Shepherd.3 Howard Grady Spradlin Sr. was born on April 2, 1922.4 He died on December 26, 1996 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,4 He SPRADLIN, Howard Grady, Sr., 74, loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 1996 at his home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted from the Alleghany Church of Christ on Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 2 p.m. by Porter Riner and Eddie Callahan. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alleghany Church of Christ Building Fund, 2095 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, Va. 2_4073. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on December 29, 1996.2

Family

Conston Marie Shepherd b. August 16, 1926, d. April 10, 2017
Marriage*He married Conston Marie Shepherd.3 
Child
  • Howard Grady Spradlin Jr.5,6,3

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Grady Spradlin, Sr. obituary in the Dec 29, 1996 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Conston Marie Sheppard Spradlin obituary in the Apr 13, 2017 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Conston Marie Shepherd1,2

F, b. August 16, 1926, d. April 10, 2017
     Conston Marie Shepherd married Howard Grady Spradlin Sr.1 Her married name was Spradlin. Conston Marie Shepherd was born on August 16, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She died on April 10, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.1 She In the late hours of Monday, April 10, 2017 our precious mother, Conston Marie Sheppard Spradlin, departed her earthly home holding the hands of her loving daughter Barbara and her devoted son Steve and telling her loved ones at her bed side how much she loved them. She entered heaven's portals to be reunited with the love of her life and husband Howard Grady Spradlin Sr. Also there to greet her were her parents Edward and Neva Sheppard, step mother Helen C. Sheppard, sister Louise Sarver, half-sister Eunice Burke and brothers Archie and Marshall Sheppard. Those left to mourn their loss are her daughter Barbara and Sam Smithwick; son Steve and Sharon Spradlin, who all were her loyal care-givers; grandchildren Sammy and Hope Smithwick, Sheryl Warren, Stacie and Dewayne Quesenberry, Joshua and Veronica Spradlin; great-grandchildren Samantha and Noah Smithwick, Brittany and Makayla Warren, Savannah, Dalton, Cole and Grace Haynes and Lorelei and Grady Spradlin, who all brought a smile to her face daily. She is also survived by her son Howard Spradlin Jr. (Regina) in North Carolina as well as their children Christopher (Sewell) and their children Benjamin, Aaron, Zachary and Ethan; Jason (Julie) and their children, Lennon, Lane and Bodhi, and Jeremy Spradlin. Her sister Claudine Henderson, sister and brother-in-law Frances and Marcelo Flores; half-sister Ruth Moore and half-brothers Everett and Darlene Sheppard, Harvey and Brenda Sheppard, Charles (Jack) and Dorothy Sheppard; and many nieces and nephews also survive her. Visitation will be Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at McCoy Funeral Home with Minister Larry Adkin officiating. Flowers are welcome or you may donate to Johnson University Tennessee, 7900 Johnson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37998. Please designate donation to Preaching Scholarship in Memory of Howard G and Conston S. Spradlin, Sr. Mom, you were an inspiration to us all and your love and devotion to God and your family will always be remembered. Until we meet again, we will hold you forever in our hearts. on April 13, 2017.1

Family

Howard Grady Spradlin Sr. b. April 2, 1922, d. December 26, 1996
Marriage*She married Howard Grady Spradlin Sr.1 
Child
  • Howard Grady Spradlin Jr.3,4,5,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Conston Marie Sheppard Spradlin obituary in the Apr 13, 2017 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.