Vaughn Zera Connor Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 23, 1889, d. July 3, 1952
FatherSidney Rufus Conner2 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904
MotherArminta Lee "Pet" Akers2 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904
     His Social Security Number was 091-05-5410.7 Vaughn Zera Connor Sr. was born on June 23, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration has a birth date of Jun 24, 1889.4,5,7 He married Eather M. Falls on October 24, 1912.3 Vaughn Zera Connor Sr. died on July 3, 1952 at Hillside Township, Union Co., New Jersey, at age 63.6,7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 185, District 232, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey8
1930Dwelling 153, District 466, Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey3
1940Dwelling 79, District 20-30, Hillside, Union Co., New Jersey9
1950Dwelling 200, District 20-34, Hillside, Union Co., New Jersey10

Occupation

1920Railroad shop engineer8
1930Railroad engineer3
1940Construction steam engineer9
1950Construction engineer10

Family

Eather M. Falls b. November 7, 1893, d. February 27, 1983
Marriage*Vaughn Zera Connor Sr. married Eather M. Falls on October 24, 1912.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gladys Allene Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 12, 1915, d. February 10, 1977
FatherJohn Wesley Hall1,7,2,3,8,9,5,6 b. August 25, 1876, d. June 20, 1944
MotherVilena/Violena Melvina Conner1,7,2,3,8,9,5,6 b. October 22, 1891, d. November 9, 1960
     Gladys Allene Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,9,11 She was born on December 12, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,8,9,5,6 She married Marvin Reeves Foster, son of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell, on August 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,9,11 As of August 12, 1933,her married name was Foster. Gladys Allene Hall died on February 10, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 61.10,9,11 She Gladys Hall Foster, age 61, of Rt. 1, died in a Montgomery County hospital Thursday. Survived by her husband, Marvin Foster; three daughters, Mrs. Iris Costigan, Christiansburg; Mrs. Jean Poff, Miss Judy Foster, both of Shawsville; two sons, Lynwood Foster, Richard Foster, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Arlene Ledbetter, Marion, N.C; Mrs. Audrey Link, Pilot; three brothers, Eugene Hall, Shawsville; Vance Hall, Fincastle: Kermit Hall, Goodview; eight grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on February 11, 1977.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 63, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 136, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 234, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Family

Marvin Reeves Foster b. January 4, 1909, d. August 12, 1990
Marriage*Gladys Allene Hall married Marvin Reeves Foster, son of Elmer Cleveland Foster and Maude Hilda Jewell, on August 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,9,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Hall Foster obituary in the Feb 11, 1977 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  15. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ila Jean Poff obituary.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith O. Foster obituary in the Oct 8, 2014 edition.
  18. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Charles Lynwood Foster obituary.

Eugene Harry Hall1,2,3

M, b. September 30, 1917, d. January 31, 2001
FatherJohn Wesley Hall4,3,1,5,6,7 b. August 25, 1876, d. June 20, 1944
MotherVilena/Violena Melvina Conner4,3,1,5,6,7 b. October 22, 1891, d. November 9, 1960
     Eugene Harry Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,8 His Social Security Number was 227-14-1165.9 He was born on September 30, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,6 He married Jean Louise Wright, daughter of William A. "Archie" Wright Sr. and Lelia Rose Underwood, on May 18, 1940 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,10,6,11 Eugene Harry Hall died on January 31, 2001 at Virginia at age 83.2,9 He HALL, Eugene H., 83, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 31, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Jean Wright Hall; sons and daughters-in-law, William Garry and Carrie Hall, John Barry and Teresa S. Hall, all of Shawsville, Leslie Eugene Hall of Floyd; special grandson, Donald Eugene Hall of Shawsville; daughter and son-in-law, Gerald H. and John L. Keith of Blacksburg. He is also survived by eleven other grandchildren, Gloria Hall, Erin Hall, John Barry Hall, Jr., Amy Hall, Rene Light, all of Shawsville, Danielle Hall, Michele Hall, both of Floyd, Chad Keith of Blacksburg, Ricky Keith of Pilot, Stacy Keith of Christiansburg and Lisa Moore of Pilot; two great-granddaughters, Makayla Jones and Kelsey Jones; one sister, Arlene Ledbetter of Marion, N.C; and many special nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston Thursday, February 1, 2001. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001 at Seneca Baptist Church, with the Rev. Virgil McHone and the Rev. Jim Sutphin officiating. Burial will follow in Piedmont Cemetery in the Alleghany Springs section of Shawsville. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Carilion Hospice for the care given to Mr. Hall during his illness. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Shawsville Volunteer Rescue, Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. on February 1, 2001.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 63, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 135, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940State road worker7

Family

Jean Louise Wright b. May 7, 1922, d. May 22, 2009
Marriage*Eugene Harry Hall married Jean Louise Wright, daughter of William A. "Archie" Wright Sr. and Lelia Rose Underwood, on May 18, 1940 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,10,6,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugene H. Hall obitutary in the Feb 1, 2001 edition.
  3. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Brammer Wright obituary in the Dec 10, 1997 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Louise Wright Hall obituiary in the May 24, 2009 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Donald Ray and Dorthy Sowder Hall obituary in an undated edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Barry Hall, Jr. obituary in the Jul 8, 2018 edition.

Horace Vance Hall1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 20, 1930, d. August 3, 1995
FatherJohn Wesley Hall6,7,8,9,5 b. August 25, 1876, d. June 20, 1944
MotherVilena/Violena Melvina Conner6,7,8,9,5 b. October 22, 1891, d. November 9, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 227-34-2860.10 Horace Vance Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 20, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,5 He married Barbara Ellen Dalton on February 14, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,11,5 Horace Vance Hall died on August 3, 1995 at Virginia at age 65.1,8 He HALL, Horace Vance, 65, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 3, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Barbara D. Hall; a daughter, Linda S. Hall of Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, James W. and Ruby Hall, Darrell W. and Willa Hall, all of Shawsville; brother, Eugene H. Hall of Shawsville; sister, Arlene Ledbetter of Marion, N.C; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Sowder's Chapel with Pastors Marshall Cochran, Riley Ware, Scott Carter. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. on August 4, 1995.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 63, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 135, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Barbara Ellen Dalton b. May 24, 1929, d. April 26, 2022
Marriage*Horace Vance Hall married Barbara Ellen Dalton on February 14, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Horace Vance Hall obituary in the Aug 4, 1995 edition.
  2. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Darrell Wayne Hall obituary in the Feb 19, 2004 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. Hall obituary in the Feb 14, 2013 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda S. Hall obituary in the Aug 21, 2015 edition.

Kermit Leslie Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 11, 1920, d. December 25, 1986
FatherJohn Wesley Hall1,7,2,8,4,5 b. August 25, 1876, d. June 20, 1944
MotherVilena/Violena Melvina Conner1,7,2,8,4,5 b. October 22, 1891, d. November 9, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1164.9 Kermit Leslie Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 He was born on July 11, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,4,5 He married Cynthia Helen Flinchum on December 20, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,5,6 Kermit Leslie Hall died on December 25, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 63, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 135, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940C.C.C. soil erosion field laborer8

Family

Cynthia Helen Flinchum b. October 7, 1922, d. December 13, 2017
Marriage*Kermit Leslie Hall married Cynthia Helen Flinchum on December 20, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,5,6 
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. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cynthia Helen Flinchum Hall obituary in the Dec 15, 2017 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Hall Holley obituary in the Jan 17, 2021 edition.

Marvin Reeves Foster1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 4, 1909, d. August 12, 1990
FatherElmer Cleveland Foster2,6,7,8,5 b. October 1, 1887, d. October 15, 1960
MotherMaude Hilda Jewell2,6,7,9,8,5 b. July 20, 1890, d. August 10, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-0142.10 Marvin Reeves Foster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,11,5 He was born on January 4, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,12,4,5 He married Gladys Allene Hall, daughter of John Wesley Hall and Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, on August 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5,13 Marvin Reeves Foster died on August 12, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.10,1,11,5 He SHAWSVILLE - Marvin R. Foster, age 81, of Rt. 1, died Sunday, August 12, 1990 at his home. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Iris) Costigan, Christiansburg; Mrs. Donald (Jean) Poff; Mrs. Judith Foster, both of Shawsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Lynwood and Dotte Foster; Richard Dale and Barbara Foster, all of Christiansburg; three sisters, Mrs. Wanda Powers; Mrs. Georgia Wimmer, both of Shawsville; Mrs. Hilda Argabright, Roanoke; two brothers, Clinton Foster; John W. Foster, both of Shawsville; eight grandsons; two great-granddaughters. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on August 14, 1990.11

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 234, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1933Farmer2
1940Farmer14
1950Carpenter15

Family

Gladys Allene Hall b. December 12, 1915, d. February 10, 1977
Marriage*Marvin Reeves Foster married Gladys Allene Hall, daughter of John Wesley Hall and Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, on August 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Georgie Cleo Foster Wimmer obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  7. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elmer C. Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Maude H. Foster.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin R. Foster obituary in the Aug 14, 1990 edition.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Hall Foster obituary in the Feb 11, 1977 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ila Jean Poff obituary.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith O. Foster obituary in the Oct 8, 2014 edition.
  19. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Charles Lynwood Foster obituary.

Charles Lynwood "Charlie" Foster1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 21, 1934, d. September 21, 2024
FatherMarvin Reeves Foster1,2,3,7,8,9,10,5,11,6 b. January 4, 1909, d. August 12, 1990
MotherGladys Allene Hall2,3,7,8,9,10,5,11,6 b. December 12, 1915, d. February 10, 1977
     Charles Lynwood "Charlie" Foster Charles Lynwood Foster, born September 21, 1934 in Shawsville, Va, went home to be with the Lord on his 90th birthday, September 21, 2024 at his home in Christiansburg, Va. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Gladys Foster, and sisters Judy Foster and Ila Jean Poff. Lynwood is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Dotte Harris Foster; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Greg and Janis Foster of Christiansburg, Va and Mark and Heather Foster of Athens, Ga; four grandchildren, Brad and wife Missy, Mallory, Ryan, and Anna Foster; two great-grandchildren, Lilly and Gavin Foster; siblings Iris Costigan and Richard and Barbara Foster; neighbors Aubrey Conner and Charlie Brown, and many other family and friends. Lynwood was a devoted husband, father, and Papaw, whom we all loved dearly. He truly lived out the words of Romans 12:18 and “lived at peace with everyone.” He was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church, Good Shepherd Baptist Church, and most recently St. Paul United Methodist Church. Lynwood was a proud US Army Veteran, worked many years at Burlington Mills and Federal Mogul, and loved trout fishing, hunting ginseng, making baskets, and spending time with his grandchildren in his retirement. We would like to thank the Salem VA Medical Center, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Richfield Rehab Center, and Good Samaritan Hospice for their kind and compassionate care over the last few months. Interment will be at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va.6 He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He was born on September 21, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,6 He married Dottie "Dot" Harris on October 30, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.2,3,5,6 Charles Lynwood "Charlie" Foster died on September 21, 2024 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 234, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Dottie "Dot" Harris
Marriage*Charles Lynwood "Charlie" Foster married Dottie "Dot" Harris on October 30, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.2,3,5,6 
Children
  • Gregory Lynwood Foster2,3,5,6
  • Mark Ryan Foster2,3,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin R. Foster obituary in the Aug 14, 1990 edition.
  2. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Charles Lynwood Foster obituary.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ila Jean Poff obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Hall Foster obituary in the Feb 11, 1977 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith O. Foster obituary in the Oct 8, 2014 edition.

Ila Jean Foster1,2,3,4

F, b. October 7, 1938, d. April 14, 2024
FatherMarvin Reeves Foster5,1,2,3,6,4,7,8,9,10 b. January 4, 1909, d. August 12, 1990
MotherGladys Allene Hall1,2,3,6,4,7,8,9,10 b. December 12, 1915, d. February 10, 1977
     Ila Jean Foster Ila Jean Poff, 85 of Shawsville, passed away on July 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Thomas Poff; parents, Marvin and Gladys Foster; and sister, Judy Foster. Ila is survived by her sons, Duane Poff (Karen), Terry Poff (Terry), Doug Poff; grandchildren, Amanda and Lindsey; great-grandchildren, Jade and Annie; siblings, Lynwood Foster (Dot), Iris Costigan, Richard Foster (Barbara); special friends, Mary and Frances; special fur baby, Lulu; as well as a host of other family and friends. Interment will be private in the Poff Family Cemetery.4 She was buried at Poff Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 7, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Donald Thomas "Don" Poff, son of Keimer Lamar Poff and Lottis Jewell Thomas, on December 8, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4,9 As of December 8, 1956,her married name was Poff. Ila Jean Foster died on April 14, 2024 at Virginia at age 85.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 234, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Donald Thomas "Don" Poff b. October 7, 1934, d. April 17, 2017
Marriage*Ila Jean Foster married Donald Thomas "Don" Poff, son of Keimer Lamar Poff and Lottis Jewell Thomas, on December 8, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ila Jean Poff obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin R. Foster obituary in the Aug 14, 1990 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Hall Foster obituary in the Feb 11, 1977 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith O. Foster obituary in the Oct 8, 2014 edition.
  10. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Charles Lynwood Foster obituary.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lottis Thomas Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2001 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Keimer Lamar Poff obituary in the Sep 4, 1991 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Thomas Poff obituary in the Apr 18, 2017 edition.

Harry Buford/Burford Scruggs1,2,3

M, b. May 1, 1888, d. November 16, 1973
     Harry Buford/Burford Scruggs was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-05-1153.4 He was born on May 1, 1888 at Longdale, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,4,6,3 He married Annie Myrtle V. Williams, daughter of Richard Noah Williams and Roberta Ellis "Bertie" Burkes, on June 18, 1913 at Washington, D.C..2 Harry Buford/Burford Scruggs died on November 16, 1973 at San Joaquin, Fresno Co., California, at age 85.6,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 301, District 76, Ward 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 126, District 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 180, Enumeration District 105-4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 1, District 105-6, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Garage manager7
1930Garage propriator8
1940Automobile shop metal worker9

Family

Annie Myrtle V. Williams b. June 30, 1896, d. October 19, 1972
Marriage*Harry Buford/Burford Scruggs married Annie Myrtle V. Williams, daughter of Richard Noah Williams and Roberta Ellis "Bertie" Burkes, on June 18, 1913 at Washington, D.C..2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5416] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S12528] Covington Virginian, From the Richard Landon Scruggs obituary in the Nov 11, 1950 edition.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eather M. Falls1

F, b. November 7, 1893, d. February 27, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 24083-0459.2 Eather M. Falls was born on November 7, 1893 at Virginia.3,2 She married Vaughn Zera Connor Sr., son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on October 24, 1912.4 As of October 24, 1912,her married name was Connor.4 Eather M. Falls died on February 27, 1983 at Tinton Falls, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, at age 89.2,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 185, District 232, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey3
1930Dwelling 153, District 466, Irvington, Essex Co., New Jersey4
1940Dwelling 79, District 20-30, Hillside, Union Co., New Jersey6
1950Dwelling 200, District 20-34, Hillside, Union Co., New Jersey7

Family

Vaughn Zera Connor Sr. b. June 23, 1889, d. July 3, 1952
Marriage*Eather M. Falls married Vaughn Zera Connor Sr., son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on October 24, 1912.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12217] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Judith Oneda Foster1,2,3,4

F, b. June 2, 1941, d. October 6, 2014
FatherMarvin Reeves Foster5,1,2,6,7,8,9,10 b. January 4, 1909, d. August 12, 1990
MotherGladys Allene Hall1,2,6,7,8,9,10 b. December 12, 1915, d. February 10, 1977
     Judith Oneda Foster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,9 She was born on June 2, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1940.3,4 She died on October 6, 2014 at age 73.3,9 She Judith O. Foster, 73, formerly of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Marvin Foster. She is survived by brothers, Lynwood Foster and wife, Dotte, Richard Foster and wife, Barbara; sisters, Iris Costigan, all of Christiansburg, Va.and Ila Jean Poff and husband, Don of Shawsville. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 8, 2014.9

Census Records

1950Dwelling 234, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin R. Foster obituary in the Aug 14, 1990 edition.
  6. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ila Jean Poff obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Hall Foster obituary in the Feb 11, 1977 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith O. Foster obituary in the Oct 8, 2014 edition.
  10. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Charles Lynwood Foster obituary.

Jean Louise Wright1,2,3,4

F, b. May 7, 1922, d. May 22, 2009
FatherWilliam A. "Archie" Wright Sr.1,4
MotherLelia Rose Underwood1,4
     Jean Louise Wright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 7, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She married Eugene Harry Hall, son of John Wesley Hall and Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, on May 18, 1940 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,6,3,4 As of May 18, 1940,her married name was Hall.1 Jean Louise Wright died on May 22, 2009 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.4 She Jean Louise Wright Hall, 87, of Shawsville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 22, 2009 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on May 7, 1922 to the late William and Lelia Underwood Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene H. Hall, and two sons, Larry and Donald Hall. She was the last of seven children. Mrs. Hall was a lifelong member of the Sowders Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Teresa Hall, Shawsville, Garry and Carrie Hall, Shawsville, and Les Hall and fiance, Denise Jones, Floyd; a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and John Keith, Blacksburg; a special grandson, Donnie Hall, Floyd; fourteen grandchildren, John Hall, Amy Johnston, Rene Light, Gloria Stout, Erin Hall, Danielle Hall, Michelle Hall, Macey Jones, Cassidy Jones, Lindsey Jones, Chad Keith, Ricky Keith, Stacy Keith, and Lisa Moore; nine great-grandchildren, Makayla, Kelsey, Mattison, Hayden, McKenzie, Ryan, Jessica, Heather, and Carter; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Mrs. Hall was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Gladys Hurst and Clara McHone, and Carilion New River Valley Hospice. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Sowders Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston Hall and the Rev. Tony Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Shawsville, VA 24162. Friends may call anytime Sunday after 12 noon, and the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg. on May 24, 2009.4

Family

Eugene Harry Hall b. September 30, 1917, d. January 31, 2001
Marriage*She married Eugene Harry Hall, son of John Wesley Hall and Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, on May 18, 1940 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,6,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Louise Wright Hall obituiary in the May 24, 2009 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugene H. Hall obitutary in the Feb 1, 2001 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Brammer Wright obituary in the Dec 10, 1997 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Donald Ray and Dorthy Sowder Hall obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Barry Hall, Jr. obituary in the Jul 8, 2018 edition.

Larry Lee Hall1,2,3

M, b. July 25, 1941, d. April 28, 1965
FatherEugene Harry Hall1,2 b. September 30, 1917, d. January 31, 2001
MotherJean Louise Wright1,2 b. May 7, 1922, d. May 22, 2009
     Larry Lee Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 25, 1941.1,3 He died on April 28, 1965 at age 23.3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Louise Wright Hall obituiary in the May 24, 2009 edition.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Donald Ray Hall1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 3, 1946, d. April 4, 1969
FatherEugene Harry Hall1,3,2,6,4 b. September 30, 1917, d. January 31, 2001
MotherJean Louise Wright1,3,2,6,4 b. May 7, 1922, d. May 22, 2009
     Donald Ray Hall Funeral services for Donald Ray Hall, 22, and his wife, Dorothy Sowder Hall, 19, who died Friday in a car wreck, will be Monday with burial in Piedmont Cemetery, near Shawsville. The couple is survived by, a son, Donald Eugene Hall, at home. Hall is also survived by is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hall; Shawsville; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Sutphin, Shawsville; three brothers, John Barry Hall, William Gary Hall, Lesley Eugene Hall, Shawsville. Mrs. Hall also is survived by her mother, Mrs. Iva Sowder, Check; five brothers, Jimmy Lee Sowder; Salem, Thomas L. Sowder, Check, Kenneth Sowder, Shawsville, Daniel R. Sowder, Elliston, Ronald Sowder, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Davis, Shawsville, Miss Barbara Ann Sowder, Check.3 He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3,4 His Social Security Number was 227-60-9850.8 He was born on May 3, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of May 6, 1946.7,1,2,5,8,4 He married Dorothy Mae Sowder, daughter of Frank Lewis Sowder and Iva Vest, on March 26, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,2,3,4 Donald Ray Hall died on April 4, 1969 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 22; Donald and Dorothy died in an automobile accident in Shawsville, Virginia.7,2

Family

Dorothy Mae Sowder b. August 9, 1949, d. April 4, 1969
Marriage*He married Dorothy Mae Sowder, daughter of Frank Lewis Sowder and Iva Vest, on March 26, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,2,3,4 
Child
  • Donald Eugene Hall2,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Donald Ray and Dorthy Sowder Hall obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Louise Wright Hall obituiary in the May 24, 2009 edition.
  7. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Franklin Willard "Frank" Conner

M, b. February 22, 1862, d. March 14, 1934
FatherDaniel Peter "Dan" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6 b. April 28, 1828, d. November 13, 1912
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Wilson1,2,3,4,6 b. January 9, 1832, d. August 21, 1902
     Franklin Willard "Frank" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 He was born on February 22, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,6 He died on March 14, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.7,8,9,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 373, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 215, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 281, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 174, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 40, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 19, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Gilley11

Occupation

1880Farm laborer3
1900Farmer4
1910Farmer5
1920Farm laborer10
1930Odd job laborer11

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Charlie Eden Sutphin1,2

M, b. December 5, 1937, d. December 31, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-2612.3 Charlie Eden Sutphin was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA A 2nd C U.S.A.F."3,4 He Shawsville - Charlie E. Sutphin, age 36, of Rt. 1, Shawsville, died Monday night at his home. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine H. Sutphin; one son, Larry Sutphin, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Hurley and Mrs. Frances Meredith both of Radford; Mrs. Opal Jones of Salem; three brothers, the Rev. M. C. Sutphin of Christiansburg; Marvin E. Sutphin of salt Lake City, Utah; Raymond Allen Sutphin. Funeral services will be Thursdat at 11:00 a.m. from the Anath Baptist Church in Christiansburg with burial in the Belmont Cemetery.5 He was born on December 5, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.3,1,4,6,2 He married Geraldine Audrey Hall, daughter of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright, on March 18, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,2 Charlie Eden Sutphin died on December 31, 1973 at age 36.3,4,6

Family

Geraldine Audrey Hall
Marriage*He married Geraldine Audrey Hall, daughter of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright, on March 18, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,2 

Citations

  1. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Charlie E. Sutphin.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charlie E. Sutphin obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Dorothy Mae Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 9, 1949, d. April 4, 1969
FatherFrank Lewis Sowder1,2,4,5,7 b. March 20, 1914, d. July 31, 1963
MotherIva Vest1,2,3,4,5,7 b. July 30, 1919, d. December 30, 2012
     Dorothy Mae Sowder was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,7 She Funeral services for Donald Ray Hall, 22, and his wife, Dorothy Sowder Hall, 19, who died Friday in a car wreck, will be Monday with burial in Piedmont Cemetery, near Shawsville. The couple is survived by, a son, Donald Eugene Hall, at home. Hall is also survived by is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hall; Shawsville; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Sutphin, Shawsville; three brothers, John Barry Hall, William Gary Hall, Lesley Eugene Hall, Shawsville. Mrs. Hall also is survived by her mother, Mrs. Iva Sowder, Check; five brothers, Jimmy Lee Sowder; Salem, Thomas L. Sowder, Check, Kenneth Sowder, Shawsville, Daniel R. Sowder, Elliston, Ronald Sowder, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Davis, Shawsville, Miss Barbara Ann Sowder, Check.3 She was born on August 9, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,7,6 She married Donald Ray Hall, son of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright, on March 26, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3,7 As of March 26, 1966,her married name was Hall. Dorothy Mae Sowder died on April 4, 1969 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 19.8,2,7

Family

Donald Ray Hall b. May 3, 1946, d. April 4, 1969
Marriage*She married Donald Ray Hall, son of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright, on March 26, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3,7 
Child
  • Donald Eugene Hall2,3,5

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Donald Ray and Dorthy Sowder Hall obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frank L. Sowder obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Vest Sowder obituary in the Jan 1, 2013 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

Frank Lewis Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. March 20, 1914, d. July 31, 1963
FatherJohn Lee Sowder5,9 b. January 31, 1883, d. April 8, 1962
MotherNora Effie Whitlock5,9 b. January 23, 1889, d. February 7, 1928
     Frank Lewis Sowder was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "TECH SVC UNIT WWII."1,8,9 He Check - Frank L. Sowder, 49, died today at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Iva V. Sowder; three daughters, the Misses Frances, Dorothy, and Barbara Sowder, at home; five sons, Jimmy Sowder, Roanoke; Thomas and Daniel Sowder, Salem; Kenneth Sowder, Shawsville; Ronald Sowder, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Lorene Pearman, Mrs. Irene Basham and Mrs. JoAnn Bland, Shawsville; Mrs. Pearl Vest, Van Nuys, Calif; three brothers, Paul Sowder, Shawsville; Ralph Sowder, Martinsville; Harry Sowder, Colonial Heights.10 He was born on March 20, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,8,9 He married Iva Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on May 25, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,11,9 Frank Lewis Sowder died on July 31, 1963 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49.1,5,10,8,9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 153, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Road laborer12

Family

Iva Vest b. July 30, 1919, d. December 30, 2012
Marriage*Frank Lewis Sowder married Iva Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on May 25, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,11,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 00-14.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Vest Sowder obituary in the Jan 1, 2013 edition.
  7. [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.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frank L. Sowder obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
  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.

Iva Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

F, b. July 30, 1919, d. December 30, 2012
FatherAlbert Washington Vest10,2,3,4,11,6,7,8,12,9 b. December 7, 1887, d. January 29, 1973
MotherWilda Archester McNeil10,13,2,3,4,5,11,6,7,8,12,9 b. February 7, 1891, d. October 5, 1981
     Iva Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,14 Her Social Security Number was 228-10-3431.15 She was born on July 30, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,16,8,15,9 She married Frank Lewis Sowder, son of John Lee Sowder and Nora Effie Whitlock, on May 25, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,12,17 As of May 25, 1939,her married name was Sowder. Iva Vest died on December 30, 2012 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.8,15 She Iva Vest Sowder, 93, of Check, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was born July 30, 1919, to the late Albert Washington and Wilda McNeil Vest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lewis Sowder; daughter, Dorothy Sowder Hall; three brothers; two sisters; one grandson; and one granddaughter. Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Edith, Tommy and Barbara, Kenny and Barbara, Danny and June, Ronnie and Janie; daughters and son-in-law, Frances and Dale Richardson, Barbara Sowder Raines; 16 grandchildren; and one special grandson, Donnie Hall, who lived with and cared for her for the past five years; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Hampton and Louise Vest; special cousin Agatha Austin. The family would like to express appreciation for the care given to their mother by Good Samaritan Hospice and especially Lydia Brown. Interment to follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. on January 1, 2013.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 2, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 61, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 153, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Family

Frank Lewis Sowder b. March 20, 1914, d. July 31, 1963
Marriage*Iva Vest married Frank Lewis Sowder, son of John Lee Sowder and Nora Effie Whitlock, on May 25, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,12,17 
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 00-14.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 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 Albert W. Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wilda McNeil Vest obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gratton W. Vest obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Vest Sowder obituary in the Jan 1, 2013 edition.
  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, Funeral pamphlet for Albert W. Vest.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Wilda McNeil Vest.
  14. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Donald Ray and Dorthy Sowde rHall obituary in an undated edition.
  20. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frank L. Sowder obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  21. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  22. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
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  24. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Donald Ray and Dorthy Sowder Hall obituary in an undated edition.
  25. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Timothy Allen Sowder obituary in an undated edition.
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  27. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edward Eugene Davis, Jr., obituary in an unknown newspaper.