Julie Ann Bower1,2

F, b. April 5, 1878, d. June 26, 1944
     Julie Ann Bower was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on April 5, 1878 at Virginia.1,3 She married Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback, son of Christian Marion Hoback and Christina Smith, on December 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 26, 1896,her married name was Hoback. Julie Ann Bower died on June 26, 1944 at age 66.1,3

Family

Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback b. November 6, 1875, d. April 20, 1961
Marriage*She married Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback, son of Christian Marion Hoback and Christina Smith, on December 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Laura Lucille Hoback1

F, b. January 1, 1912, d. January 26, 1982
FatherJacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback1,2 b. November 6, 1875, d. April 20, 1961
MotherJulie Ann Bower1,2 b. April 5, 1878, d. June 26, 1944
     Laura Lucille Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on January 1, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1,2 She married Harvey Aaron Vest, son of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on December 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 As of December 23, 1931,her married name was Vest. Laura Lucille Hoback died on January 26, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.3,4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 135, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Harvey Aaron Vest b. August 31, 1913, d. May 15, 2003
Marriage*Laura Lucille Hoback married Harvey Aaron Vest, son of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on December 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey Aaron Vest obitutary in the May 16, 2003 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelven Aaron Vest obituary in the Jun 28, 2022 edition.

Sadie E. Whitenack1,2,3

F, b. November 24, 1917, d. March 10, 1996
FatherShirley Clifford Whitenack1,2,3 b. January 7, 1893, d. December 31, 1965
MotherPearl Gay Vest1,2,3 b. December 12, 1894, d. December 31, 1924
     Sadie E. Whitenack was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-10-6081.6 She was born on November 24, 1917 at Maryland.1,4,6,2,3 She married Samuel Barnard "Sam" Vest, son of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on May 5, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 As of May 5, 1937,her married name was Vest. Sadie E. Whitenack died on March 10, 1996 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,5 She VEST, Sadie Whitenack, 78, of Check, passed away at her home Sunday, March 10, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Barnard Vest. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Nelson and Nancy Vest, Copper Hill, Ronnie and Bonnie Vest, Quakertown, Pa., Gerald and Judy Vest, Check; one sister, Anna Simmons, Churchville, Md; six grandchildren, Cindy Poff, Lori Trout, Amy Poole, Leslie Meadows, Cara Vest, Kristen Vest; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 12, 1996.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Samuel Barnard "Sam" Vest b. January 5, 1917, d. May 24, 1986
Marriage*Sadie E. Whitenack married Samuel Barnard "Sam" Vest, son of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on May 5, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sadie Whitenack Vest obituary in the Mar 12, 1996 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Carey Vest obituary in the Jul 11, 2007 edition.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ronnie Lawrence Vest obituary in the Jul 25, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Shirley Clifford Whitenack1,2,3

M, b. January 7, 1893, d. December 31, 1965
FatherOscar Wiley Whitenack2,1,3 b. September 7, 1872, d. October 2, 1964
MotherMathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence1,2,3 b. July 12, 1873, d. November 27, 1939
     Shirley Clifford Whitenack was born on January 7, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 7, 1892.1,3,4 He married Pearl Gay Vest, daughter of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on June 2, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 Shirley Clifford Whitenack died on December 31, 1965 at age 72.1,3

Family

Pearl Gay Vest b. December 12, 1894, d. December 31, 1924
Marriage*He married Pearl Gay Vest, daughter of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on June 2, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Flora Palace/Palestine Holt1

F, b. July 14, 1873, d. June 9, 1953
FatherCharles Mabry Holt2,3,4,1 b. April 17, 1839, d. September 1, 1912
MotherAmanda Peradine Furrow3,2,4,1 b. December 20, 1842, d. February 6, 1887
     Flora Palace/Palestine Holt was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on July 14, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,1 She married James Preston Conner, son of Daniel Otey Conner and Martha Emmaline Craghead, on February 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,1 As of February 16, 1888,her married name was Conner. Flora Palace/Palestine Holt died on June 9, 1953 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.5,1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 89, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 285, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 121, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 152, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 124, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

James Preston Conner b. March 22, 1864, d. February 17, 1949
Marriage*Flora Palace/Palestine Holt married James Preston Conner, son of Daniel Otey Conner and Martha Emmaline Craghead, on February 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Pearl Gay Vest1,2,3

F, b. December 12, 1894, d. December 31, 1924
FatherAndrew Pierce "Andy" Vest2,1,3 b. June 2, 1869, d. December 19, 1935
MotherOctavia Ellen Vest1,2,3 b. October 25, 1869, d. January 11, 1966
     Pearl Gay Vest was born on December 12, 1894 at Virginia.1,3 She married Shirley Clifford Whitenack, son of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on June 2, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 As of June 2, 1910,her married name was Whitenack. Pearl Gay Vest died on December 31, 1924 at age 30.1,3

Family

Shirley Clifford Whitenack b. January 7, 1893, d. December 31, 1965
Marriage*She married Shirley Clifford Whitenack, son of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on June 2, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hursle Adell Bower1,2

F, b. January 4, 1907, d. February 1, 1994
     Hursle Adell Bower married Lawrence Howard Vest Sr., son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner.3,1,4 Hursle Adell Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6127.5 Her married name was Vest. She was born on January 4, 1907 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 She died on February 1, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.5,3,1,4 She VEST, Hursle Adell, 87, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, February 1, 1994, after a long struggle with cancer. She was a life time member of First Church of the Brethren and was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Howard Vest and one sister, Juanita Alderman of Roanoke; and two brothers, Lester K. Bower, Salem, William T. Bower, Florida. Surviving are two daughters, Iris Jean Oakes, Roanoke, Betty Shields of Maryland; one son, Lawrence Howard (Buddy) Vest, Roanoke; three sisters, Thelma Price, Roanoke, Ruth Webb, Salem, Kitty Adams, Roanoke; two brothers, Arthur C. Bower Jr., Vinton, Edward Bower, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 11 a.m. Friday the Rev. Paul Alwine and Pastor Cindy Barnum-Steggerda will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 3 p.m. Wednesday. on February 2, 1994.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 35, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Lawrence Howard Vest Sr. b. July 11, 1903, d. August 4, 1984
Marriage*Hursle Adell Bower married Lawrence Howard Vest Sr., son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner.3,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hursle Adell Vest obituary in the Feb 2, 1994 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Vest Oakes obituary in the Jul 2, 2008 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Howard Vest, Jr. obituary in the Sep 30, 2012 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Betty Jane Vest Shields obituary.

Rowena Barrett1

F, b. July 1, 1909, d. June 7, 1951
     Rowena Barrett married Oakley Lee Vest, son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner.1 Her married name was Vest. Rowena Barrett was born on July 1, 1909.1 She died on June 7, 1951 at age 41.1

Family

Oakley Lee Vest b. January 19, 1906, d. April 27, 1964
Marriage*She married Oakley Lee Vest, son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Charles Marshall "Charlie" Vest1,2

M, b. October 5, 1930, d. March 17, 1986
FatherOakley Lee Vest3,4,1 b. January 19, 1906, d. April 27, 1964
MotherRowena Barrett1 b. July 1, 1909, d. June 7, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5178.5 Charles Marshall "Charlie" Vest married Betty Heath.1 Charles Marshall "Charlie" Vest was born on October 5, 1930 at Washington, D.C..2,5 He died on March 17, 1986 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 55.2

Family

Betty Heath
Marriage*He married Betty Heath.1 
Children
  • Vickie Jean Vest1
  • James Edward Vest1

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Oakley Lee Vest.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Oakley Lee Vest obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Margaret Elizabeth Jones1,2,3,4

F, b. April 15, 1919, d. April 17, 2002
FatherFranklin Blair "Frank" Jones5,4,6,7,8,9 b. May 14, 1884, d. October 30, 1940
MotherVirginia Ann "Jennie" Conner5,4,6,7,8,9 b. November 21, 1886, d. December 13, 1964
     Margaret Elizabeth Jones married Berkley Wilton Vest, son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner.10,11,12,5,13,14 Margaret Elizabeth Jones and Clarence James Steele were divorced.15 Margaret Elizabeth Jones was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,16,12 Her married name was Vest. She was born on April 15, 1919 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.16,12,5,4,6 She married Clarence James Steele on May 11, 1935 at Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia.13,6 As of May 11, 1935,her married name was Steele.6 Margaret Elizabeth Jones died on April 17, 2002 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.11,12,14 She MARGARET JONES VEST, 83, of Check, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband Berkley W. Vest. Surviving are her children Mildred Thompson of Roanoke, Juanita and Harmon Thomas of Floyd, Ruby Dalton of Check, Sandra and Larry Tischner of Boones Mill, Danny and Cindy Vest of Check; a daughter-in-law, Lois (Jean) Steele of Vinton; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; special friend and neighbor, Frances Martin; sister-in-law, Margaret A(ngle) Vest of Check. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Little White Church, Terry's Fork, with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, VA. on April 18, 2002.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 299, District 66, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 34, District 40, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Clarence James Steele b. October 25, 1914, d. June 6, 1965
Divorce*Margaret Elizabeth Jones and Clarence James Steele were divorced.15 
Marriage* Margaret Elizabeth Jones married Clarence James Steele on May 11, 1935 at Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia.13,6 
Children

Family 2

Berkley Wilton Vest b. September 28, 1908, d. November 8, 1991
Marriage*Margaret Elizabeth Jones married Berkley Wilton Vest, son of Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest and Lydia Ann Conner.10,11,12,5,13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref #98-16.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Steele-Jones marriage record.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Letcher Blair Jones obituary in the Dec 4, 1960 edition.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Rosetta Laxton obituary in the Mar 17, 1999 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George C. Jones obituary in the Oct 10, 1988 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berkley Wilton Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Jones Vest obituary in the Apr 18, 2002 edition.
  12. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence James Steele death record.
  16. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clarence Steele obituary in the Apr 13, 1999 edition.
  18. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Ruby Vest Dalton obituary.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sandra Vest Pratt Tischler obituary in the Jun 20, 2017 edition.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Juanita Ann Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. August 1, 1943, d. December 14, 2010
FatherBerkley Wilton Vest5,1,2,6,7 b. September 28, 1908, d. November 8, 1991
MotherMargaret Elizabeth Jones5,1,2,8,6,7 b. April 15, 1919, d. April 17, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1045.9 Juanita Ann Vest was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11 She was born on August 1, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,2,4,11,9 She married Jabez Harmon Thomas, son of James J. Thomas and Ollie Underwood, on November 25, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,12,2,10 As of November 25, 1961,her married name was Thomas. Juanita Ann Vest died on December 14, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.10,11,9,13 She Juanita Vest Thomas, 67, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harmon Thomas. She is survived by a son, Greg and Dreama Thomas, of Christiansburg; daughter, Lisa Thomas Wingfield, of Ohio; granddaughter, Taylor Vaughn, of Christiansburg; two grandsons, Joshua Thomas and Jacob Thomas, both of West Palm Beach, Fla; three stepgrandchildren, Ashley Vaught, Bridgett Vaught, and Brandon Vaught, all of Christiansburg; three sisters, Ruby Dalton and Mildred Thompson, both of Roanoke, and Sandra and Larry Tischler, of Rocky Mount; one brother, Daniel and Cindy Vest, of Check; and several nieces and nephews. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. on December 16, 2010.10

Family

Jabez Harmon Thomas b. July 20, 1940, d. September 17, 2004
Marriage*She married Jabez Harmon Thomas, son of James J. Thomas and Ollie Underwood, on November 25, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,12,2,10 
Children

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. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 01-104.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Jones Vest obituary in the Apr 18, 2002 edition.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Ruby Vest Dalton obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sandra Vest Pratt Tischler obituary in the Jun 20, 2017 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clarence Steele obituary in the Apr 13, 1999 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Vest Thomas obituary in the Dec 16, 2010 edition.
  11. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Harmon Thomas obituary in the Sep 19, 2004 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Underwood Thomas obituary in the Mar 9, 1991 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruby Mae Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. March 20, 1946, d. July 5, 2021
FatherBerkley Wilton Vest1,2,5,3,6,7 b. September 28, 1908, d. November 8, 1991
MotherMargaret Elizabeth Jones1,2,5,8,3,9,6,7 b. April 15, 1919, d. April 17, 2002
     Ruby Mae Vest Ruby Vest Dalton, March 20, 1946 - July 05, 2021. Ruby Vest Dalton was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was battling illness for years and passed away on July 5, 2021 at age 75. She was born to Margaret and Berkley Vest in the year of 1946. Ruby lived most of her life in Floyd virginia and had five children. She was predeceased by her parents, and two sisters Sandra and Juanita, brother, James Steele, and two of her children Bobby and Karen. She is survived by her sister Mildred, her three sons Danny, Curt, Walter, seven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends. Ruby was a wonderful mother, who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Wilson Cemetery.6 She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,10 She was born on March 20, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,11,6,4 She married Harless Matthew Ratcliffe on December 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 22, 1962,her married name was Ratcliffe. Ruby Mae Vest and Harless Matthew Ratcliffe were divorced on April 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 Ruby Mae Vest married Walter Wayne Dalton Sr. on June 7, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,12 As of June 7, 1968,her married name was Dalton. Ruby Mae Vest and Walter Wayne Dalton Sr. were divorced on October 5, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 Ruby Mae Vest died on July 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 75.6

Family 1

Harless Matthew Ratcliffe b. November 11, 1940, d. January 6, 2010
Marriage*She married Harless Matthew Ratcliffe on December 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Divorce* Ruby Mae Vest and Harless Matthew Ratcliffe were divorced on April 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 
Children

Family 2

Walter Wayne Dalton Sr.
Marriage*Ruby Mae Vest married Walter Wayne Dalton Sr. on June 7, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,12 
Divorce* Ruby Mae Vest and Walter Wayne Dalton Sr. were divorced on October 5, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 
Children
  • Walter Wayne Dalton Jr.3,6
  • Curt Dwayne Dalton3,6

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berkley Wilton Vest obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Ruby Vest Dalton obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sandra Vest Pratt Tischler obituary in the Jun 20, 2017 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Jones Vest obituary in the Apr 18, 2002 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clarence Steele obituary in the Apr 13, 1999 edition.
  10. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Matthew Ratcliffe obituary in the Feb 2, 2007 edition.
  13. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Karen Ratcliffe Huff Stout obituary.

Charles Mabry Holt1,2,3

M, b. April 17, 1839, d. September 1, 1912
FatherSpradley Holt4,1 b. circa 1773, d. December, 1850
MotherNancy Walters1 b. circa 1808
     Charles Mabry Holt was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, 876 Mount Zion Road, Afton, Greene Co., Tennessee.3 He was born on April 17, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Amanda Peradine Furrow, daughter of Adam Furrow and Eliza Elizabeth Poff, on November 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Charles Mabry Holt married Malissa Jane Boothe, daughter of William Cornelius Boothe and Mary W. Stevens, on April 11, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Charles Mabry Holt died on September 1, 1912 at Greene Co., Tennessee, at age 73.2,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 324, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 89, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 65, District 41, Civil District 13, Greene Co., Tennessee8
1910Dwelling 140, District 85, Civil District 14, Greene Co., Tennessee9

Occupation

1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7
1900Farm laborer8

Family 1

Amanda Peradine Furrow b. December 20, 1842, d. February 6, 1887
Marriage*Charles Mabry Holt married Amanda Peradine Furrow, daughter of Adam Furrow and Eliza Elizabeth Poff, on November 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Malissa Jane Boothe b. December 27, 1863, d. April 21, 1959
Marriage*Charles Mabry Holt married Malissa Jane Boothe, daughter of William Cornelius Boothe and Mary W. Stevens, on April 11, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S3648] Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greene Co., TN, online unknown url.
  4. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S3650] Urbana Cemetery, Washington Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, From the Sparrel Adam Holt death certificate.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Jabez Harmon Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. July 20, 1940, d. September 17, 2004
FatherJames J. Thomas1,5 b. February 29, 1916, d. December 8, 1987
MotherOllie Underwood6,1,5 b. September 27, 1918, d. March 7, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 223-48-1617.7 Jabez Harmon Thomas was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3 He was born on July 20, 1940 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4,5 He married Juanita Ann Vest, daughter of Berkley Wilton Vest and Margaret Elizabeth Jones, on November 25, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,8,10,11 Jabez Harmon Thomas died on September 17, 2004 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.8,7,3,12 He J. Harmon Thomas, 63, of Floyd, passed away Friday, September 17, 2004 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Vest Thomas of Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Allen Wingfield of Floyd; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Nicole Thomas of West Palm Beach, Fla; three grandchildren, Josh and Jacob Thomas, and Taylor Thomas; and a special friend, Levon Smith. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. D. Harmon officiating, with interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on September 19, 2004.8

Family

Juanita Ann Vest b. August 1, 1943, d. December 14, 2010
Marriage*He married Juanita Ann Vest, daughter of Berkley Wilton Vest and Margaret Elizabeth Jones, on November 25, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,8,10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 01-104.
  3. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Underwood Thomas obituary in the Mar 9, 1991 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Harmon Thomas obituary in the Sep 19, 2004 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Jones Vest obituary in the Apr 18, 2002 edition.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Vest Thomas obituary in the Dec 16, 2010 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harless Matthew Ratcliffe1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 11, 1940, d. January 6, 2010
     Harless Matthew Ratcliffe Harless Mathew Ratcliffe Sr., 69, of Max Meadows died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. A graveside service will be held at the Jones Cemetery in the Gunton Park community. He was born Nov. 11, 1940, in Wythe County, son of the late Moses B. & Annie Dean Ratcliffe. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert "Bobby" Ratcliffe; two brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include his wife, Iva Earlene Ratcliffe of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Ann Collins & Jimmy Henley of the Gunton Park community, and Karen Ratcliffe of Floyd; two sons, Timothy McConnis Ratcliffe & Cheri Odum of Bristol, TN, and Harless Mathew Ratcliffe Jr. & Lori of Salem; two brothers, William Ratcliffe of High Point, NC, and Paul Ratcliffe of the Piney community of Wythe County; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.3 He was buried at Jones Cemetery, Gunton Park, Wythe Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-52-0628.6 He was born on November 11, 1940 at Wythe Co., Virginia.7,3,6,5 He married Ruby Mae Vest, daughter of Berkley Wilton Vest and Margaret Elizabeth Jones, on December 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 Harless Matthew Ratcliffe and Ruby Mae Vest were divorced on April 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 Harless Matthew Ratcliffe died on January 6, 2010 at Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,6,4

Occupation

1962Coleman Furniture Factory worker1

Family

Ruby Mae Vest b. March 20, 1946, d. July 5, 2021
Marriage*Harless Matthew Ratcliffe married Ruby Mae Vest, daughter of Berkley Wilton Vest and Margaret Elizabeth Jones, on December 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 
Divorce* Harless Matthew Ratcliffe and Ruby Mae Vest were divorced on April 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S2142] Wytheville Enterprise, From the Harless Mathew Ratcliffe, Sr. obituary in the Jun 20, 2017 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
FatherJacob H. Vest2,1 b. January 3, 1836, d. June 25, 1874
MotherMary Jane Shockey1,2,4 b. August 20, 1834, d. November 26, 1918
     Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1 He was born on August 26, 1872 at Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1873.5,6,4 He married Miranda Ann Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on December 25, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest died on March 25, 1958 at Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 85.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 27, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 135, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 182, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 52, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Sawmill laborer9
1920Farmer3
1930Farmer10
1940Farm laborer11

Family

Miranda Ann Vest b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
Marriage*Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest married Miranda Ann Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on December 25, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Vest death certificate.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Versie Eugenia Vest Gearheart obituary in the Mar 29, 2003 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Vest Shelor obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.

Fred William "Freddie" Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 3, 1898, d. January 17, 1927
FatherDoctor Elisha "Dock" Vest2,3,6,7,5 b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
MotherMiranda Ann Vest2,3,6,7 b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
     Fred William "Freddie" Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on January 3, 1898 at Virginia.4 He died on January 17, 1927 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 29; Killed driving a truck across a railroad crossing.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 27, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 135, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Vest death certificate.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

James Clarence Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 12, 1900, d. September 13, 1959
FatherDoctor Elisha "Dock" Vest2,1,3,4 b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
MotherMiranda Ann Vest1,2,3,4 b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
     James Clarence Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,1,5 He married Joyce Unknown.5 James Clarence Vest was born on June 12, 1900 at West Virginia.9 He married Nina Gay Burgess on December 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6 James Clarence Vest died on September 13, 1959 at Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 59.5 He James Clarence Vest, 59, formerly of Montgomery County, died Sunday at his home in Oxford, Pa. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Joyce Vest, three daughters, Miss Claudine Vest and Miss Lorine Vest, both of Floyd; Mrs. Herbert Wood, Meadows of Dan; three sons, Harless Vest and Alton Vest, both of Floyd; Freddie Vest, Christiansburg; four sisters, Mrs. Hester Honaker, Cucumber, W. Va; Mrs. Versie Gearhart, Salem; Mrs. Gay Davis, Roanoke; Mrs. Mary Shelor, Christiansburg; four grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on September 15, 1959.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 181, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer4
1930Steam railroad fireman10

Family 1

Joyce Unknown
Marriage*James Clarence Vest married Joyce Unknown.5 

Family 2

Nina Gay Burgess b. November 7, 1896, d. February 22, 1987
Marriage*James Clarence Vest married Nina Gay Burgess on December 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the James Clarence Vest obituary in the Sep 15, 1959 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Alton Vest obituary in the Oct 20, 2012 edition.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freddy L. Vest obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vest-Martin engagement announcement in the Jul 18, 1993 edition.

Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest1

F, b. February 24, 1909, d. March 27, 2003
FatherDoctor Elisha "Dock" Vest2,1,3,4,5,6 b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
MotherMiranda Ann Vest2,1,3,4,5,6 b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
     Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8995.7 She was born on February 24, 1909 at Virginia.7 As of December 8, 1934,her married name was Gearheart.8 She married William Raymond Gearheart on December 8, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest died on March 27, 2003 at Virginia at age 94.1,7 She GEARHEART, Versie Eugenia Vest, (Jeanie), of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2003. She was a 58-year member of Bethel Assembly of God Church, a member of Florida Street Senior Citizens and Union Street "49ers" Senior Citizens and was an avid attender of gospel concerts. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Raymond Gearheart, her parents, Miranda and Doc Vest, a son, Jimmy Gearheart, a granddaughter, Joan Collins, four brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Herm Prilipp, Roanoke; daughter, Wanda G. Spradlin, Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Katie Gearheart of Tennessee; sister, Mary Shelor, Christiansburg; special friends, Juanita Neighbors, Roanoke, Randy Jones, Roanoke. Also surviving are a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2003, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Kevin Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. on Saturday and all day Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on March 29, 2003.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 182, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

William Raymond Gearheart b. March 11, 1898, d. February 15, 1976
Marriage*Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest married William Raymond Gearheart on December 8, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Versie Eugenia Vest Gearheart obituary in the Mar 29, 2003 edition.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Carlton Gearheart obituary in the Aug 2, 1993 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Gearhart Dean Prilipp obituary in the Apr 25, 2012 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph H. Dean obituary in the Jul 22, 1998 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Darnell Spradlin obituary in the Jul 8, 1990 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melissa Puckett graduation announcement in the May 28, 2000 edition.

Glathia Lillian Vest1,2,3

F, b. July 11, 1913, d. March 26, 1979
FatherDoctor Elisha "Dock" Vest4,5,6,2,3 b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
MotherMiranda Ann Vest4,5,6,2,3 b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
     Her married name was Adams.7 Glathia Lillian Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 She married Wiley F. Davis.4,3 Glathia Lillian Vest married Unknown Adams.7 Her married name was Davis. Glathia Lillian Vest was born on July 11, 1913 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jul 17, 1916.6 As of September, 1927,her married name was Woods.1 She married Roy Abe Woods in September, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4,1 Glathia Lillian Vest and Roy Abe Woods were divorced on April 24, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Glathia Lillian Vest died on March 26, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 52, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Unknown Adams
Marriage*Glathia Lillian Vest married Unknown Adams.7 

Family 2

Wiley F. Davis
Marriage*Glathia Lillian Vest married Wiley F. Davis.4,3 

Family 3

Roy Abe Woods b. October 31, 1908, d. February 1, 2007
Marriage*Glathia Lillian Vest married Roy Abe Woods in September, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4,1 
Divorce* Glathia Lillian Vest and Roy Abe Woods were divorced on April 24, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Etta Vest1

F, b. October 25, 1915, d. March 22, 2013
FatherDoctor Elisha "Dock" Vest2,1,3,4,5 b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
MotherMiranda Ann Vest2,1,3,4,5 b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
     Mary Etta Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She married Carva Daris Shelor.6,1,5 Her married name was Shelor. Mary Etta Vest was born on October 25, 1915 at Virginia.7,1 She died on March 22, 2013 at Radford, Virginia, at age 97.5 She Mary Vest Shelor, 97, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Radford Nursing and Rehab Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dock and Miranda Vest, her husband, Carva Shelor, and an infant daughter. She was a member of Edgemont Christian Church. Survivors are sons, Curtis Shelor, Windel Shelor and wife, Diann; daughters, Pat Collier and companion Tommy Effinger, Frances Bowyer and husband, Donald, all of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Angela King and husband, Joseph of Troutville. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on March 24, 2013.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 182, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Carva Daris Shelor b. January 16, 1912, d. February 4, 1991
Marriage*Mary Etta Vest married Carva Daris Shelor.6,1,5 
Children
  • Infant Shelor6,5
  • Curtis Eugene Shelor6,1,5
  • Windel Wright Shelor6,1,5
  • Patricia Jane "Pat" Shelor6,1,5
  • Frances Louise Shelor6,1,5

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Versie Eugenia Vest Gearheart obituary in the Mar 29, 2003 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Vest Shelor obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carva Daris Shelor obituary in the Feb 4, 1991 edition.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Roy Clarence Conner Sr.1

M, b. November 8, 1905, d. October 11, 1979
FatherJames Preston Conner1,2,3 b. March 22, 1864, d. February 17, 1949
MotherFlora Palace/Palestine Holt1,2,3 b. July 14, 1873, d. June 9, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-7586.4 Roy Clarence Conner Sr. was born on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Effie Pearl Radford, daughter of Robert William Anderson Radford and Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones, on June 23, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 Roy Clarence Conner Sr. died on October 11, 1979 at West Virginia at age 73.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 121, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 152, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 114, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 53, District 10-12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Coal miner6
1940Coal miner7

Family

Effie Pearl Radford b. July 29, 1909, d. June 20, 2004
Marriage*Roy Clarence Conner Sr. married Effie Pearl Radford, daughter of Robert William Anderson Radford and Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones, on June 23, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children
  • William Bruce Conner5,6,8,7
  • Glenwood Hugh "Glen" Conner5,9,7
  • Roy Clarence Conner Jr.5,10,7

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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Effie Conner McAvoy obituary in the Jun 24, 2004 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Goater marriage certificate.
  9. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From a Glenn Conner news article the Jun 17, 1961 edition.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Nina Gay Burgess1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 7, 1896, d. February 22, 1987
     Nina Gay Burgess was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7187.7 She was born on November 7, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,1 She married James Clarence Vest, son of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on December 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 30, 1920,her married name was Vest. Nina Gay Burgess died on February 22, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.8,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 181, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 364, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

James Clarence Vest b. June 12, 1900, d. September 13, 1959
Marriage*Nina Gay Burgess married James Clarence Vest, son of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on December 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Alton Vest obituary in the Oct 20, 2012 edition.
  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. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freddy L. Vest obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vest-Martin engagement announcement in the Jul 18, 1993 edition.

Algora Hester Vest

F, b. August 7, 1904, d. June 7, 1994
FatherDoctor Elisha "Dock" Vest1,2,3,4 b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
MotherMiranda Ann Vest1,2,3,4 b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-2556.5 Algora Hester Vest was born on August 7, 1904 at Virginia.2,5 She married Lloyd Wallace on November 18, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,7 As of November 18, 1924,her married name was Wallace. As of June 8, 1938,her married name was Honaker.4 Algora Hester Vest married Robert Honaker on June 8, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,4 Algora Hester Vest died on June 7, 1994 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 89.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 26, District 18, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Lloyd Wallace b. March, 1900, d. December 2, 1935
Marriage*Algora Hester Vest married Lloyd Wallace on November 18, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,7 
Children

Family 2

Robert Honaker b. June 15, 1908, d. March, 1984
Marriage*Algora Hester Vest married Robert Honaker on June 8, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Evelyn Honaker1,9
  • Patsy D. "Pat" Honaker1,9

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd Wallace death certificate.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Leora Wallace Matney obituary in the May 1, 2009 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lawrence-Wallace marriage record.

Lloyd Wallace1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March, 1900, d. December 2, 1935
     Lloyd Wallace was buried at Big Creek Cemetery II, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 He was born in March, 1900 at Radford, Virginia.3,5 He married Algora Hester Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on November 18, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,3 Lloyd Wallace died on December 2, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 35; Died from gasoline burns in an accident.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 26, District 18, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Coal mine weigher2

Family

Algora Hester Vest b. August 7, 1904, d. June 7, 1994
Marriage*Lloyd Wallace married Algora Hester Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on November 18, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd Wallace death certificate.
  4. [S8251] Big Creek Cemetery II, McDowell Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Leora Wallace Matney obituary in the May 1, 2009 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Robert Honaker1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1908, d. March, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 233-22-5525.4 Robert Honaker was born on June 15, 1908 at West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1909.4,2,3 He married Algora Hester Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on June 8, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,2 Robert Honaker died in March, 1984 at McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 75.4

Family

Algora Hester Vest b. August 7, 1904, d. June 7, 1994
Marriage*He married Algora Hester Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on June 8, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Evelyn Honaker1,5
  • Patsy D. "Pat" Honaker1

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Leora Wallace Matney obituary in the May 1, 2009 edition.

William Raymond Gearheart1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 11, 1898, d. February 15, 1976
     William Raymond Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 225-10-9842.7 He was born on March 11, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7,6 He married Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on December 8, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 William Raymond Gearheart died on February 15, 1976 at age 77.6

Family

Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest b. February 24, 1909, d. March 27, 2003
Marriage*He married Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, on December 8, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Versie Eugenia Vest Gearheart obituary in the Mar 29, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Carlton Gearheart obituary in the Aug 2, 1993 edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Gearhart Dean Prilipp obituary in the Apr 25, 2012 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Abe Woods1,2,3,4

M, b. October 31, 1908, d. February 1, 2007
     Roy Abe Woods was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 31, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His obituary and the SSDI have a birth date of Oct 30, 1908.5,3,4 He married Glathia Lillian Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, in September, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,6 Roy Abe Woods and Glathia Lillian Vest were divorced on April 24, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Roy Abe Woods died on February 1, 2007 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 98.3,5 He Roy Abe Woods, 98, of Christiansburg, departed this life Thursday morning, February 1, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg following a short illness. Born in Roanoke County on October 30, 1908, he was a son of the late Abe and Amanda Ellis Woods. He was a veteran of the US Army, World War II, and earned his living as a millwright. His son, Frank William Woods, a grandson, Curtis Dale Woods, his brothers, Leonard, Frank and Griff Woods and a sister, Ida Morris preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Audrey Lafon Woods; two sons, Ralph Woods of Lakeland, Florida and Robert and his wife Lola Woods of Salem; six grandchildren, Mike and Karen Woods of Richmond, Linda Whitt of Roanoke, Judy Woods of Blacksburg, Alvin and Angie Woods of Salem, Becky Lynn and Michael Wilson, Robert Woods, Jr. of Elliston; nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and two special friends, Tootsie and Samantha. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in Sunset Cemetery at Christiansburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before services. on February 4, 2007.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 52, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Highway upkeep laborer2

Family

Glathia Lillian Vest b. July 11, 1913, d. March 26, 1979
Marriage*Roy Abe Woods married Glathia Lillian Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest, in September, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,6 
Divorce* Roy Abe Woods and Glathia Lillian Vest were divorced on April 24, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Abe Woods obituary in the Feb 4, 2007 edition.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.