Cecil Herman Walters1

M, b. October 1, 1909, d. March 31, 1987
FatherGeorge Martin Walters2,3,4,5 b. February 2, 1882, d. March 12, 1963
MotherElla Maye Hall2,4,5 b. 1882, d. September 23, 1950
     Cecil Herman Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,4,1 His Social Security Number was 229-12-3773.8 He Cecil Herman Walters, 77, of Check passed away Tuesday, March 31, 1987 in a Roanoke hospital. Survivors are: his wife, Velvie Vest Walters, Check; two sons, Herman W. Walters, Charleston, S.C., Ivan Layne Walters, Check; one sister, Lorraine W. Radford, Floyd; one brother Delbert K. Walters, Check; three grandsons, David Walters, Daniel Walters, Joseph Walters, all of Charleston, S.C. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery.1 He was born on October 1, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,7,4,8,5 He married Velvie I. Vest, daughter of Jessie David Vest and Etta "Ettie" Vest, on November 27, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,1,5,9 Cecil Herman Walters died on March 31, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.6,7,4,1,5

Occupation

1931Saw mill worker2

Family

Velvie I. Vest b. February 28, 1916, d. September 5, 2012
Marriage*Cecil Herman Walters married Velvie I. Vest, daughter of Jessie David Vest and Etta "Ettie" Vest, on November 27, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,1,5,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cecil Herman Walters obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George M. Walters obituary in the Mar 13, 1963 edition.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3465] New River Valley News, online nrvnews.com, From the Velvie Vest Walters obituary.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Velvie I. Vest1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 28, 1916, d. September 5, 2012
FatherJessie David Vest1,2,4,6 b. September 16, 1882, d. November 6, 1955
MotherEtta "Ettie" Vest7,1,2,4,6 b. May 24, 1883, d. March 26, 1964
     Velvie I. Vest February 28th, 1916 - September 5th, 2012. Velvie Vest Walters, age 96, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Check, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Mrs. Walters was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Cecil H. Walters and a son Ivan L. Walters. Mrs. Walters loved her flowers and designing and making quilts. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Herman Wayne and Betty Walters; three grandsons and spouses David Wayne Walters, Daniel Lee and Patricia Walters, Joseph Morgan and Trina Walters; eight great-grandchildren Rebecca, Hannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Morgan, Daniel, Jacob and Robert Walters; two sisters Hazel Huff and Effie Poff and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at Wilson Cemetery in Check, VA.5 She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on February 28, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,2,4,5 She married Cecil Herman Walters, son of George Martin Walters and Ella Maye Hall, on November 27, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 As of November 27, 1931,her married name was Walters. Velvie I. Vest died on September 5, 2012 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 96.5

Family

Cecil Herman Walters b. October 1, 1909, d. March 31, 1987
Marriage*She married Cecil Herman Walters, son of George Martin Walters and Ella Maye Hall, on November 27, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cecil Herman Walters obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S3465] New River Valley News, online nrvnews.com, From the Velvie Vest Walters obituary.
  6. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Effie Rachel Vest Poff obituary.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Mrs. Etta Vest.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Barbara Gail Light1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 2, 1939, d. December 3, 2022
     Her married name was Huff.5 Barbara Gail Light Barbara Gail Light Huff, November 2, 1939 - December 3, 2022. Barbara Gail Light Huff, 83, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was a lifetime member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Barbara enjoyed her wintertime in Florida and had many friends there. She also liked to read but most important she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Douglas Anderson Huff; father, Ralph Vail Light; mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Firebaugh; and brother, Ralph Vail Light Jr. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Georgiann Chrisley and her husband, David, and three grandchildren, Emma Vail Brown, Noah Chrisley, and Rowan Chrisley.5 She married Douglas Anderson Huff.5 Barbara Gail Light was born on November 2, 1939 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She married Bentley Joe King, son of Morgan "Preacher" King and Ruby Conner, on June 28, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 28, 1958,her married name was King.2 Barbara Gail Light and Bentley Joe King were divorced on April 27, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Barbara Gail Light died on December 3, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.5

Family 1

Douglas Anderson Huff
Marriage*She married Douglas Anderson Huff.5 

Family 2

Bentley Joe King b. May 7, 1937, d. January 27, 2018
Marriage*Barbara Gail Light married Bentley Joe King, son of Morgan "Preacher" King and Ruby Conner, on June 28, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Barbara Gail Light and Bentley Joe King were divorced on April 27, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Georgiann King6,5

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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Gail Light Huff obituary in the Dec 6, 2022 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner King obituary in the Sep 7, 2006 edition.

Charles Henry Simpson1,2

M, b. April 18, 1891, d. September 10, 1969
FatherAdolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson1 b. November 23, 1867, d. May 18, 1922
MotherMary Ellen King1 b. August 12, 1870, d. February 27, 1940
     Charles Henry Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on April 18, 1891 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,2 He married Cora Alice DeWeese, daughter of James Peter DeWeese and Louisa Catherine Blankenship, on December 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,5 Charles Henry Simpson died on September 10, 1969 at age 78.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 96, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 500, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 127, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farmer6
1930Railroad shop boiler maker7
1940Railroad boiler maker8

Family

Cora Alice DeWeese b. April 9, 1897, d. August 28, 1985
Marriage*Charles Henry Simpson married Cora Alice DeWeese, daughter of James Peter DeWeese and Louisa Catherine Blankenship, on December 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Adolphus Ray Simpson obitutary in the Aug 30, 2000 edition.
  12. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Wayne Simpson obituary in the Sep 11, 2006 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris S. Poling obituary in the Jul 1, 2012 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Marie Simpson obitutary in the Jun 21, 1994 edition.

Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart1

F, b. March 10, 1900, d. December 22, 1980
FatherIsaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart2,1,3,4 b. February 12, 1871, d. January 11, 1943
MotherEmma Zetta King2,1,3,4 b. February 29, 1868, d. February 25, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-2852.5 Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 She was born on March 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,1 She married George Cabell DeWeese, son of James Peter DeWeese and Louisa Catherine Blankenship, on December 22, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,7,8 As of December 22, 1915,her married name was DeWeese. Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart died on December 22, 1980 at age 80.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 47, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 152, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 156, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 53, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

George Cabell DeWeese b. January 22, 1895, d. December 31, 1978
Marriage*Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart married George Cabell DeWeese, son of James Peter DeWeese and Louisa Catherine Blankenship, on December 22, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the George Cabell DeWeese obituary in the Jan 5, 1979 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Aberdeen DeWeese obituary in the Mar 28, 2006 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Treva Edna DeWeese Dillard obituary in the Jun 11, 2007 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie DeWeese King obituary in the Mar 19, 2010 edition.
  16. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William McKinney DeWeese obituary in the Jan 21, 2011 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lela DeWeese Poff obituary in the Jul 17, 2013 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lawrence Clinton Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 14, 1941, d. May 28, 2019
FatherClinton Poff1,2,3,4 b. May 18, 1908, d. December 3, 1989
MotherMaude Eveline Lancaster1,2,3,4 b. January 8, 1913, d. October 12, 1989
     Lawrence Clinton Poff was born on June 14, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He married Carolyn Louise Sink, daughter of Dalton Fletcher Sink and Martha Louise King, on November 14, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Lawrence Clinton Poff died on May 28, 2019 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.4 He Lawrence C. Poff, 77, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Skyline Nursing and Rehab Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Clinton and Maude Poff. Lawrence was owner and operator of Poff's Garage on Bent Mountain. He enjoyed many years of being involved in drag racing, owning and maintaining cars for circle track racing, and restoring his classic 1957 Chevrolet convertible. Lawrence made many friends and acquaintances while pursing his passion for cars. He was a past member of the Army Reserves and attended Mount Union Church of the Brethren. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn; his son, Kevin; brother-in-law, Ron Sink; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dolores and Hugh Simpson; and special nieces, nephew and cousins. The family would like to thank Skyline Nursing and Rehab nurses and staff for their kindness and excellent care during this difficult time. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Oakey's South Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Greg Fleshman officiating. on May 31, 2019.4

Family

Carolyn Louise Sink
Marriage*He married Carolyn Louise Sink, daughter of Dalton Fletcher Sink and Martha Louise King, on November 14, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Kevin Joel Poff1,4

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence C. Poff obituary in the May 31, 2019 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ocie Lucille Willis1,2,3

F, b. July 22, 1918, d. June 15, 1979
FatherGeorge Washington Willis4,5,1,2,3 b. December 23, 1879, d. August 2, 1958
MotherMaggie May "Madgie" Conner4,5,1,2,3 b. January 2, 1884, d. November 12, 1944
     Her Social Security Number was 228-42-8359.6 Ocie Lucille Willis was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.7,3 She was born on July 22, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,2,3 She married John Winston King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on March 6, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1 As of March 6, 1940,her married name was King.1 Ocie Lucille Willis married Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley on May 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,1,3 As of May 13, 1946,her married name was Dooley.1 Ocie Lucille Willis died on June 15, 1979 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 60.6,7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 51, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 60, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 397, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 70, District 119-282, Richmond, Virginia11

Family 1

John Winston King b. August 10, 1912, d. July 13, 1944
Marriage*Ocie Lucille Willis married John Winston King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on March 6, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1 

Family 2

Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley b. January 14, 1920, d. February 15, 1980
Marriage*Ocie Lucille Willis married Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley on May 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4754] Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Lenora Aldridge Willis.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ora Lee Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. September 22, 1909, d. July 3, 2016
FatherPeter Samuel Vest1,5,3,2,6,7,8,9 b. May 16, 1884, d. April 7, 1975
MotherDoshia I. Hale1,2,3,6,7 b. October 20, 1884, d. May 1, 1911
     Ora Lee Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,3,2,4 She married Charles Morris King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on August 7, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,5,3,4 As of August 7, 1936,her married name was King. Ora Lee Vest died on July 3, 2016 at Virginia at age 106.4 She Ora Vest King, 106, of Check, was born September 22, 1909 and went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. King; and son, Joe Pete King.She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Rumble and husband John, from Atlanta Ga. and Linda Campbell from Salem; two grandchildren, John Campbell and Heather Alpert and husband Bob; four great-grandchildren, Derrick, Iris, Isabel, and Zack. A special thanks to Myra Howard, good friend and excellent caregiver to Mama King.Visitation will be Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Graveside service following at 2:30 p.m. in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA. with Elder Alan Terry officiating. on July 8, 2016.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 106, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 120, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a cousin in the household of William Brethard Vest12
1940Dwelling 396, District 113-30, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Charles Morris King b. August 10, 1912, d. November 9, 1990
Marriage*Ora Lee Vest married Charles Morris King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on August 7, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,5,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Vest King obituary in the Jul 8, 2016 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Peter Samuel Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Olive Vest Austin obituary in the May 3, 2007 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elliott Claiborn Vest obituary in the May 3, 1973 edition.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Morris King obituary in the Nov 11, 1990 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joe Pete King obituary in the Aug 3, 1993 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Lee King Campbell obituary in the Mar 5, 2020 edition.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Allie Marie Board1,2,3

F, b. March 28, 1897, d. June 5, 1952
FatherErasmus M. "Ras" Board1,2,4 b. February 8, 1872, d. February 6, 1916
MotherLaura Elizabeth DeWeese1,2,5,4 b. May 4, 1873, d. January 19, 1955
     Allie Marie Board was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She was born on March 28, 1897 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2 She married Howard Lee Gray, son of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand, on November 8, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 As of November 8, 1916,her married name was Gray. Allie Marie Board died on June 5, 1952 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 55.6,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 162, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 134, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 560, District 118, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 118, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 207, District 30-22, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia9

Family

Howard Lee Gray b. October 3, 1895, d. August 1, 1965
Marriage*Allie Marie Board married Howard Lee Gray, son of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand, on November 8, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allie Marie Gray death certificate.
  3. [S3984] Barden Funeral Home, online http://www.bardenfuneralhome.com, From the Charles Boland Gray obituary.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S3632] Slate, The, From the Howard Lee Gray, Jr. obituary in the Nov 25, 2012 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Margaret Gray death certificate.
  12. [S3477] Charles Boland Gray, "Charles Boland Gray," e-mail to Mary Frances Conner Williams, Jan 2001.

Joe Pete King1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 26, 1937, d. August 2, 1993
FatherCharles Morris King8,9,2,3,4,10,6 b. August 10, 1912, d. November 9, 1990
MotherOra Lee Vest8,11,9,2,3,4,10,6 b. September 22, 1909, d. July 3, 2016
     Joe Pete King married Betty Sue Weddle.8,12,2,6,13 Joe Pete King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army Vietnam."8,1,11,6,7 He was born on February 26, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,5,6,7 He died on August 2, 1993 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.8,11,1,6,7 He KING, Joe Pete, 56, of Check, passed away Monday, August 2, 1993, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Betty W. King, Check; his mother, Ora V. King, Check; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Phyllis K. Haislip, Atlanta, Ga., Linda and David Campbell, Salem; one nephew, John David Campbell, Salem; one niece, Heather Haislip, Atlanta, Ga; one great-nephew, Derrick Campbell, Salem. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on August 3, 1993.11

Census Records

1940Dwelling 396, District 113-30, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Betty Sue Weddle b. May 5, 1936, d. September 21, 2020
Marriage*Joe Pete King married Betty Sue Weddle.8,12,2,6,13 

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Vest King obituary in the Jul 8, 2016 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Morris King obituary in the Nov 11, 1990 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Lee King Campbell obituary in the Mar 5, 2020 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joe Pete King obituary in the Aug 3, 1993 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Quesenberry Weddle obituary in the Mar 8, 1993 edition.
  13. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Betty Sue Weddle King obituary.

Linda Lee King1,2,3,4

F, b. March 18, 1944, d. February 29, 2020
FatherCharles Morris King1,5,2,6,3 b. August 10, 1912, d. November 9, 1990
MotherOra Lee Vest1,5,2,6,3 b. September 22, 1909, d. July 3, 2016
     Linda Lee King was born on March 18, 1944 at Virginia.1,2 She married David Eugene Campbell on November 27, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,2 As of November 27, 1970,her married name was Campbell. Linda Lee King and David Eugene Campbell were divorced on November 29, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Linda Lee King died on February 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 75.3 She Linda Lee King Campbell, 75, of Salem and formerly of Check, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was a hairdresser for nearly 50 years. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Ora King; brother, Joe King; and great-granddaughter, Luna Leigh Ann Campbell. Her surviving family includes her son, John Campbell; grandchildren, Derrick Campbell and girlfriend, Kayley Jeffries; sister, Phyllis Rumble; and many other family members and special friends. Special appreciation is extended to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care. on March 5, 2020.3

Family

David Eugene Campbell
Marriage*She married David Eugene Campbell on November 27, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,2 
Divorce* Linda Lee King and David Eugene Campbell were divorced on November 29, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • John David Campbell1,2,6,3

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Lee King Campbell obituary in the Mar 5, 2020 edition.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Morris King obituary in the Nov 11, 1990 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Vest King obituary in the Jul 8, 2016 edition.

William Elliott "Willie" Hale1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 19, 1896, d. November 30, 1963
FatherWilliam Francis Hale3,2,4,7,8,9 b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926
MotherSarah Roena Cole2,3,4,7,8,9 b. January 31, 1857, d. April 1, 1933
     William Elliott "Willie" Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10 He was born on October 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,2,4,5 He married Ollie Jane Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,12,3,4 William Elliott "Willie" Hale died on November 30, 1963 at age 67; The Iddings book has a death date of Feb 23, 1963.10,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 210, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 97, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with his family in the household of his father William9
1930Dwelling 45, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 107, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer9
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family

Ollie Jane Whitenack b. December 5, 1898, d. September 21, 1990
Marriage*William Elliott "Willie" Hale married Ollie Jane Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,12,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Hale Graham obituary in the Aug 13, 2015 edition.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Whitenack Hale obituary in the Sep 22, 1990 edition.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelva Hale Rutrough obituary in the Mar 21, 2006 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnet Hale King obituary in the Oct 5, 2011 edition.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ollie Jane Whitenack1,2,3,4

F, b. December 5, 1898, d. September 21, 1990
FatherOscar Wiley Whitenack3,2,4 b. September 7, 1872, d. October 2, 1964
MotherMathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence3,2,4 b. July 12, 1873, d. November 27, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0197.5 Ollie Jane Whitenack was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on December 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,3,5,4 She married William Elliott "Willie" Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,7,2,4 As of January 23, 1916,her married name was Hale. Ollie Jane Whitenack died on September 21, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 91.6,7,5 She Ollie Whitenack Hale, 91, widow of William E. Hale, Sr., died Friday, September 21, 1990, in Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son, William E. Hale, Jr. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Garnet H. King, Check; Nelva and James E. Rutrough, Radford; Frances and Buddy Graham, Galax; ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth W. Austin of Copper Hill, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday 2:00 p.m. Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad Station 3, P. O. Box 257, Floyd, Va. 24091 or the American Heart Association, c/o Bank of Floyd, Floyd, Va. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on September 22, 1990.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 97, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 45, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 107, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

William Elliott "Willie" Hale b. October 19, 1896, d. November 30, 1963
Marriage*Ollie Jane Whitenack married William Elliott "Willie" Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,7,2,4 
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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Whitenack Hale obituary in the Sep 22, 1990 edition.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelva Hale Rutrough obituary in the Mar 21, 2006 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnet Hale King obituary in the Oct 5, 2011 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Hale Graham obituary in the Aug 13, 2015 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt1

M, b. September 3, 1909, d. August, 1979
FatherWilliam Walter Holt1,2,3,4,5 b. April 16, 1870, d. October 12, 1944
MotherMary Catherine "Kitty" Bales1,2,3,4,5 b. December 18, 1876, d. August 4, 1932
     Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.1 His Social Security Number was 482-46-0140.6 He was born on September 3, 1909 at Page Co., Iowa.1,6 He married Flora Ina "Flo" King, daughter of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on May 4, 1946 at North Carolina.1,7 Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt died in August, 1979 at age 69.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 94, East River, Page Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 206, District 112, Nodaway, Page Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 106, District 5, Buchanan, Page Co., Iowa4
1940Dwelling 213, District 73-27, Nodaway, Page Co., Iowa8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940Farmer8

Family

Flora Ina "Flo" King b. January 15, 1922, d. January 13, 1997
Marriage*Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt married Flora Ina "Flo" King, daughter of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on May 4, 1946 at North Carolina.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Leona Standage obituary in an unknow edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5099] Clarinda Herald-Journal, From the Greg Holt obituary in the Feb 8, 2014 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jackson Lee "Jack" Holt1,2

M, b. September 17, 1947, d. December 4, 2003
FatherRussell Jackson "Russ" Holt1,3 b. September 3, 1909, d. August, 1979
MotherFlora Ina "Flo" King1,3 b. January 15, 1922, d. January 13, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 483-60-5240.4 Jackson Lee "Jack" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.2 He was born on September 17, 1947 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.2,4 He died on December 4, 2003 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa, at age 56.2,4

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5098] Clarinda Cemetery, Page Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5099] Clarinda Herald-Journal, From the Greg Holt obituary in the Feb 8, 2014 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gregory King "Greg" Holt1,2

M, b. March 11, 1951, d. February 5, 2014
FatherRussell Jackson "Russ" Holt1,2 b. September 3, 1909, d. August, 1979
MotherFlora Ina "Flo" King1,2 b. January 15, 1922, d. January 13, 1997
     Gregory King "Greg" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.2 He was born on March 11, 1951 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.1,2 He married Carla Christmas on March 19, 1991.2 Gregory King "Greg" Holt died on February 5, 2014 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa, at age 62.2 He Greg Holt, age 62, of Clarinda, entered into peace Wednesday, Feb. 5 at his home in rural Clarinda. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 7 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda. Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church Organ Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda. Gregory King Holt was born March 11, 1951 in Clarinda to Russell J. Holt and Flora (King) Holt. He grew up in the Clarinda area and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1969. Greg attended Iowa Western Community College and graduated from Iowa State University. He was united in marriage March 19, 1991 to Carla Christmas. Greg farmed with his brother, Mark in the Clarinda area. In addition to farming, he also worked for Black Plumbing. Greg had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life. Family and friends were very important to Greg and he enjoyed being with them, whether at the coffee shop, playing practical jokes or rooting for the Iowa State Cyclones. He enjoyed traveling and taking off with Keane in the truck. Greg was a quietly generous person, helping those with a need. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Clarinda. Preceding Greg in death were his parents; brother, Jack Holt. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carla Holt of Clarinda; step sons, Michael Garcia of Barstow, Calif. and Joshua Garcia and wife Ivone of Las Vegas, Nev; step grandchildren, Max and Mia, Alexis, Allina and Mark; brother, Mark Holt and wife Terry of Clarinda; much loved nieces, Lauren and Jenna Holt; and many, many friends. Greg will missed by his many friends and loving family. He will be missed for his sense of humor and love and loyalty. He will be in their hearts forever. May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn his passing. on February 8, 2014.2

Family

Carla Christmas
Marriage*He married Carla Christmas on March 19, 1991.2 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5099] Clarinda Herald-Journal, From the Greg Holt obituary in the Feb 8, 2014 edition.

John Carlton Haislip1

M, b. October 17, 1929, d. June 25, 1989
FatherHenry Haislip2,3
MotherNaomi Campbell2,3
     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8999.4 John Carlton Haislip was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia.2 He was born on October 17, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1 He married Phyllis Dean King, daughter of Charles Morris King and Ora Lee Vest, on September 27, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 John Carlton Haislip died on June 25, 1989 at age 59.4

Family

Phyllis Dean King
Marriage*He married Phyllis Dean King, daughter of Charles Morris King and Ora Lee Vest, on September 27, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.