Tina Mae Hill1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 1, 1962, d. May 16, 1995
FatherJoseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill1,2,3,7 b. August 16, 1926, d. November 14, 1995
MotherNeta B. Moore8,3,7 b. September 9, 1925, d. May 26, 1995
     Tina Mae Hill was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,6 She was born on May 1, 1962 at Arlington Co., Virginia.8,3,4,5,6 As of June 25, 1983,her married name was Snow.3 She married Raymond Clay Snow on June 25, 1983 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Tina Mae Hill and Raymond Clay Snow were divorced on November 19, 1984 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 As of January 31, 1986,her married name was Payne.3 Tina Mae Hill married Ronald Edward Payne on January 31, 1986 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Tina Mae Hill and Ronald Edward Payne were divorced on April 30, 1992 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 As of May 9, 1994,her married name was Quesenberry.2 Tina Mae Hill married James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry on May 9, 1994.2,6 Tina Mae Hill died on May 16, 1995 at Galax, Virginia, at age 33.8,6 She COUPLE FOUND SLAIN IN PARKED CAR - A North Carolina man was charged with capital murder Wednesday, accused of shooting his sister-in-law and her husband while looking for his estranged wife. James S. Quesenberry, 44, and Tina Hill Quesenberry, 33, of Carroll County were shot in the head about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday while they sat in a parked car at an apartment complex, authorities said. Their 6-year-old child was in the car but was not harmed, Hillsville Police Chief Kenneth H. Sharp Jr. said. Dennis Earl Stoneman, 43, was arrested near his home in Surry County, N.C., early Wednesday and was being held in jail there pending extradition proceedings, said Glen Nester, chief deputy sheriff in Carroll County. Sharp said Stoneman was arguing with the couple and looking for his wife, Theresa Stoneman. The Quesenberrys were helping her move into the apartment complex, authorities said. Sharp said that Patrolman Leonard Howell found the bodies while on his way to the apartment building to investigate suspected gunshots. While Howell was on his way, the 911 dispatch office received information that there were two gunshot victims in the apartment parking lot. James Quesenberry was a former owner of the Sports Stop in Pulaski County, where he grew up and was active in recreation sports and other community events. Pulaski YMCA Director Jack Leahy recalled that Quesenberry worked as a YMCA program director and always was willing to help with youth basketball. "He was just a nice fellow," Leahy said. on May 18, 1995.9 She QUESENBERRY, Tina H., 33, of Penny Lane, Sylvatus, Va., (Carroll County), died Tuesday night, May 16, 1995, in the Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va. She was born May 1, 1962. She was a member of the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, Va., and she was an employee of the Wheatland Hills Retirement Home, Hillsville, as their Assistant Director. Surviving are her parents, Joseph H. and Neta B. Hill , Hillsville; son, Ross E. Payne, Hillsville; stepgrandchildren, Sarah Q. Wagner, Mississippi, Mark S. Quesenberry, Fairlawn , Brian M. Quesenberry, Dublin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Roger Harris, Floyd, Teresa Stoneman, Hillsville, and Nancy and Roger Beasley, Hillsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Audrey Hill , Houston, Texas, Neil and Margaret Sowers, Roanoke, Steve and Susie Sowers, Hillsville, Junior and Katherine Sowers, Floyd, and Jimmy Hill , Hillsville. Funeral service will be held Saturday 3 p.m. from the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, Va., with the Rev. Allen Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery, Floyd County. on May 18, 1995.8

Family 1

Raymond Clay Snow
Marriage*She married Raymond Clay Snow on June 25, 1983 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Tina Mae Hill and Raymond Clay Snow were divorced on November 19, 1984 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Ronald Edward Payne
Marriage*Tina Mae Hill married Ronald Edward Payne on January 31, 1986 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Tina Mae Hill and Ronald Edward Payne were divorced on April 30, 1992 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Ross E. Payne8

Family 3

James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry b. October 12, 1950, d. May 16, 1995
Marriage*Tina Mae Hill married James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry on May 9, 1994.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S161] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 24, Will of Joseph Henry Poff.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harman Hill obituary in the Nov 15, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S6311] Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Oscar B. Sowers, Jr. obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tina H. Quesenberry obituary in the May 18, 1995 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the May 18, 2005 edition.

James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry1,2,3

M, b. October 12, 1950, d. May 16, 1995
     James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on October 12, 1950 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Tina Mae Hill, daughter of Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill and Neta B. Moore, on May 9, 1994.1,3 James Steven "Steve" Quesenberry died on May 16, 1995 at Galax, Virginia, at age 44.2,3 He QUESENBERRY, J. Steven, 44, of Penny Lane, Sylvatus, Va., (Carroll County), formerly of Newbern and Dublin, Va., died Tuesday night, May 16, 1995, in the Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va. He was born in Pulaski, Va. on October 12, 1950. He was employed as Virginia Division Manager of Valley Rich Dairy, Roanoke, Va., and was a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, Va. Mr. Quesenberry was a graduate of Pulaski High School Class of 1969 and he was a member of the football, basketball, and track teams. He was also co-captain of the men's varsity basketball team in 1969. He attended and played college basketball for Lee's McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Quesenberry. Surviving are his mother, June D. Quesenberry, Newbern; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Q. and Billy Wagner, Mississippi; sons, Mark S. Quesenberry, Fairlawn, Brian M. Quesenberry, Dublin; stepson, Ross E. Paune, Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Pat Q. and Ron Dodson, Newbern. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dugspur, with Rev. Allen Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery, Floyd County. Visiting will be held Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. There will also be visitation Saturday from 12 noon until service hour at the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. on May 18, 1995.2

Family

Tina Mae Hill b. May 1, 1962, d. May 16, 1995
Marriage*He married Tina Mae Hill, daughter of Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill and Neta B. Moore, on May 9, 1994.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harman Hill obituary in the Nov 15, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Steven Quesenberry obituary in the May 18, 1995 edition.
  3. [S6311] Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Jacob Cox1,2

M, b. April 24, 1859, d. May 22, 1942
     Jacob Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 24, 1859.2 He married Sarah Brown Mitchell on October 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Jacob Cox died on May 22, 1942 at age 83.2

Family

Sarah Brown Mitchell b. July 1, 1860, d. August 31, 1935
Marriage*He married Sarah Brown Mitchell on October 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Sarah Brown Mitchell1

F, b. July 1, 1860, d. August 31, 1935
     Sarah Brown Mitchell was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 1, 1860.2 She married Jacob Cox on October 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of October 16, 1879,her married name was Cox. Sarah Brown Mitchell died on August 31, 1935 at age 75.2

Family

Jacob Cox b. April 24, 1859, d. May 22, 1942
Marriage*She married Jacob Cox on October 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Charlton Akers1,2

M, b. February 2, 1860
     William Charlton Akers was born on February 2, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He married Mary Jane Alley on February 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1890Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Mary Jane Alley b. July, 1863
Marriage*William Charlton Akers married Mary Jane Alley on February 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Jane Alley1,2

F, b. July, 1863
     Mary Jane Alley was born in July, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married William Charlton Akers on February 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of February 10, 1881,her married name was Akers.

Census Records

1890Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

William Charlton Akers b. February 2, 1860
Marriage*Mary Jane Alley married William Charlton Akers on February 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah J. Dickerson1

F, b. May 14, 1864, d. June 4, 1952
FatherRiley Dickerson1
MotherSarah Rutroff1
     Sarah J. Dickerson was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 14, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Henry Wise Carr, son of Henry Wiltz Carr and Nancy "Nannie" Webster, on May 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 5, 1926,her married name was Carr. Sarah J. Dickerson died on June 4, 1952 at age 88.2

Family

Henry Wise Carr b. February 15, 1856, d. December 29, 1935
Marriage*She married Henry Wise Carr, son of Henry Wiltz Carr and Nancy "Nannie" Webster, on May 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Samuel Everett "Sambo" Craighead1,2

M, b. November 5, 1911, d. November 9, 1997
FatherJames Lewis Craighead1 b. March 18, 1866, d. December 24, 1958
MotherSallie Lee Janney1 b. February 12, 1871, d. February 23, 1943
     His Social Security Number was 230-10-0627.3 Samuel Everett "Sambo" Craighead was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 5, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 He married Bertha Ella Perdue, daughter of James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue and Mary Elmer Poff, on June 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Samuel Everett "Sambo" Craighead died on November 9, 1997 at Virginia at age 86.3 He CRAIGHEAD, Sam E., ("Sambo"), 86, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 9, 1997. A native of Roanoke County, he was an area resident for 38 years. Mr. Craighead was retired from Salem Motors as a mechanic after 17 years of service. He was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Bertha Craighead, and is survived by his son, James E. Craighead of Roanoke; daughter, Mary C. Craighead of Salem; sister, Dorothy Hall of Eden, N.C., and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Interment will follow in Siner Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, November 10, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Mountain Pass Baptist in Salem. on November 10, 1997.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 215, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 67, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Farmer5
1940W.P.A. surveyor recorder6

Family

Bertha Ella Perdue b. April 28, 1910, d. December 25, 1988
Marriage*Samuel Everett "Sambo" Craighead married Bertha Ella Perdue, daughter of James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue and Mary Elmer Poff, on June 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel E. Craighead obituary in the Nov 10, 1997 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Craighead obituary in the Jun 7, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Everett Craighead1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 2, 1934, d. January 29, 2000
FatherSamuel Everett "Sambo" Craighead1,8,3,5,9 b. November 5, 1911, d. November 9, 1997
MotherBertha Ella Perdue1,8,3,5,9 b. April 28, 1910, d. December 25, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 230-38-0605.10 James Everett Craighead was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 2, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,3,4 He married Martha Ann Wihelm on May 26, 1961 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5 James Everett Craighead and Martha Ann Wihelm were divorced on September 28, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 James Everett Craighead died on January 29, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.10,2,4,6 He CRAIGHEAD, James Everett, 65, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 29, 2000. Surviving are his sons, James Eric Craighead of Eagle Rock, Seth Warren Craighead of San Jose, Calif; daughter, Amy Wood and husband, John Wood of Roanoke; three grandchildren; a sister, Mary C. Craighead of Salem. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on February 4, 2000.11

Census Records

1940Dwelling 67, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Martha Ann Wihelm
Marriage*James Everett Craighead married Martha Ann Wihelm on May 26, 1961 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* James Everett Craighead and Martha Ann Wihelm were divorced on September 28, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • James Eric Craighead2,8
  • Seth Warren Craighead2,8,5
  • Amy Sadonna Craighead5,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel E. Craighead obituary in the Nov 10, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everett Craighead obituary in the Feb 4, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Craighead obituary in the Jun 7, 2002 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everett obituary in the Feb 4, 2000 edition.

Mary Chiristine Craighead1,2,3

F, b. August 9, 1932, d. June 6, 2002
FatherSamuel Everett "Sambo" Craighead1,4,5,3 b. November 5, 1911, d. November 9, 1997
MotherBertha Ella Perdue1,4,5,3 b. April 28, 1910, d. December 25, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-0607.6 Mary Chiristine Craighead was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on August 9, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3 She died on June 6, 2002 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 69.4,6,7 She CRAIGHEAD, Mary, 69, of Salem, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Mary was an active member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church in Salem and was blessed with many friends there. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Craighead; mother, Bertha Perdue Craighead; brother, James Craighead; sisters, Shirley and Margaret Craighead. Surviving are two nephews, Eric Craighead of Roanoke, Seth Craighead of San Jose, Calif; one niece, Amy Wood of Vinton; plus great-nieces and great-nephews; lots of cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Hall, Rev. Ira Tolliver and Rev. Wally Newcomb officiating. Interment will follow at the Siner Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 7, 2002 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Mountain Pass Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. on June 7, 2002.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 67, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel E. Craighead obituary in the Nov 10, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everett obituary in the Feb 4, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Craighead obituary in the Jun 7, 2002 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Roland M. Clarke1,2,3

M, b. September 27, 1910, d. April 11, 1972
     Roland M. Clarke was buried at Fairfax City Cemetery, Main Street and Page Avenue, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 225-34-1085.4 He was born on September 27, 1910 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1,4,3 He married Ava Ruth Simmons, daughter of Joseph M. Simmons and Almena Katherine Sumpter, on July 1, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Roland M. Clarke died on April 11, 1972 at age 61.4,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 68, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1935Surveyor1
1940Road work highway engineer5

Family

Ava Ruth Simmons b. September 27, 1911, d. January 19, 1998
Marriage*Roland M. Clarke married Ava Ruth Simmons, daughter of Joseph M. Simmons and Almena Katherine Sumpter, on July 1, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Mary Kathryn? Clarke5

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Simmons obituary in the Jan 29, 1963 edition.
  3. [S3987] Fairfax City Cemetery, Fairfax, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 3, 1926, d. August 1, 1991
FatherBerkley Thomas Starkey1,6,4 b. July 23, 1897, d. December, 1965
MotherMaude Esther Collins1,6,7,4 b. February 6, 1899, d. January 12, 1979
     Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 230-34-0928.8 He was born on July 3, 1926 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,8,3,4,5 He married Lois Jeanette Moran on June 28, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,9 Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins died on August 1, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.8,2,4,5 He Wesley Alton (Hoot) Collins, age 65, of Roanoke, died Thursday. He was retired from Howell's Motor Freight and was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lois Moran Collins; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Michael Dooley, Roanoke; Jennifer and Eddie Bobbitt, Roanoke; son, John Wesley Collins, Roanoke; sister, Norma Waldron, Bent Mountain; brother, Gene Starkey, Floyd; two grandsons, Kenneth Dooley, Christopher Bobbitt. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Don McCaskill. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad or the Heart Fund. Friends may call Saturday or Sunday at Lotz Funeral Home, Franklin Rd. on August 3, 1991.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Daniel Collins10
1940Dwelling 145, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1947Foundry worker1

Family

Lois Jeanette Moran b. March 22, 1930, d. February 11, 2021
Marriage*Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins married Lois Jeanette Moran on June 28, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,9 
Children
  • Wanda LeAnn Collins2,6,9,12
  • John Wesley Collins2,6,9
  • Jennifer Renee Collins2,6,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Alton Collins obituary in the Aug 3, 1991 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Maude Collins Starkey obituary in the Jan 18, 1979 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Jeanette Moran Collins obituary in the Feb 16, 2021 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lois Jeanette Moran1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1930, d. February 11, 2021
     Lois Jeanette Moran was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on March 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 She married Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins, son of Berkley Thomas Starkey and Maude Esther Collins, on June 28, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,2 As of June 28, 1947,her married name was Collins. Lois Jeanette Moran died on February 11, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.2 She Lois Jeanette Moran Collins, 90, of Roanoke went peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was a daughter of the late James Dewey Moran and Hazel Holland Moran. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley A. Collins; a brother Russell Moran; son-in-law, Mike Dooley. Surviving her are her children Wanda Dooley, John Collins and Jennifer Bobbitt (Eddie); brother, Ralph Moran (Shelby); grandchildren, Kenny Dooley (Linden), Chris Bobbitt (Mikala) and Kaitlyn Bobbitt; great-grandchildren, MaKinley, Mason and Caleb Bobbitt, Wyatt Dooley; special friends, Wanda Ross and Mildred Holland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Lois's life will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke with Pastor Mark Mofield officiating burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 16, 2021.2

Family

Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins b. July 3, 1926, d. August 1, 1991
Marriage*She married Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins, son of Berkley Thomas Starkey and Maude Esther Collins, on June 28, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,2 
Children
  • Wanda LeAnn Collins4,5,2,6
  • John Wesley Collins4,5,2
  • Jennifer Renee Collins4,5,2

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Jeanette Moran Collins obituary in the Feb 16, 2021 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Alton Collins obituary in the Aug 3, 1991 edition.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Michael Wayne Dooley1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 30, 1953, d. March 23, 2014
     Michael Wayne Dooley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 He was born on October 30, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He married Wanda LeAnn Collins, daughter of Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins and Lois Jeanette Moran, on May 3, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2,5 Michael Wayne Dooley died on March 23, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.4,5,6 He On Sunday, March 23, 2014 the angels came for Michael W. (Mike) Dooley, 60, of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his father, T. Wayne Dooley, father-in-law, Wesley Collins and a special friend, Don Luther. Mike was an employee of Double Envelope for 35 years. He was an avid bowler at Hilltop Lanes. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Wanda C. Dooley; son, Kenneth (Kenny) Dooley and wife Linden, USAF, Nebraska; mother, Geneva Bower; brother, Steve Dooley and wife Paula; stepmother, Ann Dooley; nephew, Chris Bobbitt; nieces, Kaitlyn Bobbitt and Trinity Dooley; mother-in-law, Lois Collins; sister-in-law, Jennifer Bobbitt and husband Eddie; brother-in-law, John Collins; devoted cat, Samone; special friend, Lorraine Luther and her pet Bear Bear; and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Tim Wright. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 26, 2014.5

Family

Wanda LeAnn Collins
Marriage*He married Wanda LeAnn Collins, daughter of Wesley Alton "Hoot" Collins and Lois Jeanette Moran, on May 3, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2,5 
Child
  • Kenneth Dooley1,7,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Alton Collins obituary in the Aug 3, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael W. Dooley obituary in the Mar 26, 2014 edition.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Jeanette Moran Collins obituary in the Feb 16, 2021 edition.

Norma Elsie Starkey1,2

F, b. February 20, 1921, d. February 24, 1996
FatherBerkley Thomas Starkey1,3 b. July 23, 1897, d. December, 1965
MotherMaude Esther Collins1,3,4 b. February 6, 1899, d. January 12, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4006.5 Norma Elsie Starkey was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She married William Coles Waldron Jr.1,3,6 Her married name was Waldron. Norma Elsie Starkey was born on February 20, 1921 at Virginia.5 She WALDRON, Norma Collins, 75, of Bent Mountain, passed away at home, Saturday, February 24, 1996. She was loved and will be missed by many. She was predeceased by a husband, William Waldron and brother, Wesley A. Collins. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Elsie and Cecil Wood, Bette and Shirley Yeatts, Cyndy and Don Cromer; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Cheryl Waldron and son, Jeff Waldron. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Mildred Starkey; sister-in-law, Lois Collins; cousin, Lena O'Neal; and lifelong friend, Cassie Fralin; four granddaughters; one grandson and one great-grandson. A graveside service will be held at Restvale Cemetery. on February 24, 1996.6 She died on February 24, 1996 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Daniel Collins7

Family

William Coles Waldron Jr.
Marriage*Norma Elsie Starkey married William Coles Waldron Jr.1,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Alton Collins obituary in the Aug 3, 1991 edition.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Maude Collins Starkey obituary in the Jan 18, 1979 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Collins Waldron obituary in the Feb 24, 1996 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Waldron Wood obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Jeffrey Waldron obituary in the Nov 27, 2012 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald William Waldron obituary in the Jul 16, 2016 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Waldron Yeatts obituary in the Jan 25, 2021 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cynthia W. Cromer obituary in the Jan 25, 2019 edition.

Willard Eugene "Gene" Starkey1,2,3,4

M, b. July 8, 1924, d. November 23, 2008
FatherBerkley Thomas Starkey1,2,4 b. July 23, 1897, d. December, 1965
MotherMaude Esther Collins1,2,5,4 b. February 6, 1899, d. January 12, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 231-32-9269.6 Willard Eugene "Gene" Starkey was buried at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 8, 1924 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 He married Mildred Frances Kessler on April 8, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,4 Willard Eugene "Gene" Starkey died on November 23, 2008 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.3,6 He Willard E. (Gene) Starkey, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Mr. Starkey had been a resident for several years at Skyline Nursing and Rehab, in Floyd. Mr. Starkey was a veteran of the United States Army. A life-long resident of Floyd County, he was a produce and cattle farmer for many years. Mr. Starkey was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed sports, particularly professional baseball, and was an enthusiastic St. Louis Cardinals fan. Mr. Starkey was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred K. Starkey and a son, Mark Starkey. He is survived by his son, Wesley E. (Wes) Starkey and his wife, Joan, of Floyd; his granddaughter, Mary Beth Starkey, of Blacksburg, Va. The family would like to acknowledge the staff at Skyline Nursing and Rehab for their faithful care and kindness shown to their loved one. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, in Floyd, with speakers Hosea Blankenship and Dewayne Troutt officiating. Interment will follow at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, in Indian Valley, Va. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 24, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements. on November 24, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Daniel Collins8
1940Dwelling 145, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Mildred Frances Kessler b. December 31, 1926, d. January 18, 2002
Marriage*Willard Eugene "Gene" Starkey married Mildred Frances Kessler on April 8, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Alton Collins obituary in the Aug 3, 1991 edition.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard E. Starkey obituary in the Nov 24, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Maude Collins Starkey obituary in the Jan 18, 1979 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Kessler Starkey obituary in the Jan 20, 2002 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Charles Stanford Nichols1,2,3,4

M, b. July 30, 1909, d. August 2, 1993
FatherEmmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols2,4 b. September 25, 1875, d. September 30, 1956
MotherOctavia Lucy Jane Wimmer2,4 b. February 12, 1876, d. November 2, 1957
     Charles Stanford Nichols was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-54-9947.5 He was born on July 30, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5,4 He married Ollie Frances Wray on November 16, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 Charles Stanford Nichols died on August 2, 1993 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,3,5,4 He NICHOLS Charles Stanford, 84, of Copper Hill, died Monday, August 2, 1993, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Thurman DeWeese and Lorene and Byron Carr; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Vioma Nichols, all of Copper Hill; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest Nichols, Copper Hill, and Willard Nichols of Callaway. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating, with interment in Crossroads Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 3, 1993.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 125, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farmer6

Family

Ollie Frances Wray b. May 1, 1912, d. October 18, 1988
Marriage*Charles Stanford Nichols married Ollie Frances Wray on November 16, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Stanford Nichols obituary in the Aug 3, 1993 edition.
  4. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.