Roy Harvey Akers Sr.1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1910, d. February 23, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3598.4 Roy Harvey Akers Sr. was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He married Eliza Jane Mannon.2 Roy Harvey Akers Sr. was born on October 17, 1910.4 He died on February 23, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.3 He FLOYD -- Roy Harvey Akers Sr., 62, of Floyd died Friday, February 23, 1973, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Eliza M. Akers; five daughters, Mrs. Nelson E. Vest, Riner, Mrs. Wayne W. Sutphin, Mrs. Nulan E. Sutphin, Christiansburg, Mrs. Larry W. Hale, Copper Hill, Miss Phyllis Akers, at home; eight sons, Roy Akers Jr., Shawsville, Henry James Akers, Pilot, Denton L. Akers, Salem, Steve H. Akers, Riner, George E. Akers, Noah Lee Akers, Nelson G. Akers, Wayne E. Akers, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Roop, Indian Valley, Mrs. Isabell Weddle, Radford; a brother, Curgless Akers, Riner. The funeral was Monday, February 26, 1973, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Chapel with burial in Surface Cemetery, Riner. on March 1, 1973.3

Family

Eliza Jane Mannon b. July 6, 1924, d. July 26, 1999
Marriage*He married Eliza Jane Mannon.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Mannon obituary in the Jul 27, 1999 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Roy Harvey Akers, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1973 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Eliza Jane Mannon1

F, b. July 6, 1924, d. July 26, 1999
     Eliza Jane Mannon married Roy Harvey Akers Sr.1 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-7521.2 Eliza Jane Mannon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Akers.3 She was born on July 6, 1924.2 She died on July 26, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,2 She AKERS, Eliza Jane Mannon, 76, of Floyd, passed away Monday, July 26, 1999 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Harvey Akers. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Nelson Vest of Pilot, Alice and Wayne Sutphin, Katie and Nulan Sutphin, Christiansburg, Brenda and Larry Hale, Phyllis Rose, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy Akers, Riner, Henry and Dallas Akers, Wayne and Faye Akers, Shawsville, Denton and Dianna Akers, Roanoke, Steve and Shelby Akers, George and Jeanette Akers, Christiansburg, Noah Akers, Floyd, Nelson and Dianna Akers, Fairwater, Texas; sister, Minnie Sawyer, Norfolk; brother, Harvey Mannon, Bassett; 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on July 27, 1999.1

Family

Roy Harvey Akers Sr. b. October 17, 1910, d. February 23, 1973
Marriage*She married Roy Harvey Akers Sr.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eliza Jane Mannon obituary in the Jul 27, 1999 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Roy Harvey Akers, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1973 edition.

Margaret Frances Lovell1,2,3,4

F, b. August 9, 1949, d. February 4, 2022
FatherJohn Knox Lovell1,2,3 b. April 5, 1914, d. June 15, 1978
MotherFrances Elizabeth Huff1,2,3 b. December 13, 1913, d. September 20, 2003
     Margaret Frances Lovell married Beryl Wayne Dallas.2 Margaret Frances Lovell was born on August 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 As of September, 1975,her married name was Dallas.2 She and Beryl Wayne Dallas were divorced in September, 1975.2 As of June 9, 1979,her married name was Easter.2 Margaret Frances Lovell married Burley Eugene Easter on June 9, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Margaret Frances Lovell Magaret Easter, August 9,1949 - February 4, 2022. Margaret Lovell Easter, 72, went to be with her Savior on Friday February 4, 2022, surrounded with love by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lovell and Frances Huff Lovell and her brother, John Cecil Lovell. She is survived by her husband, Burley Easter; daughter, Shannon Cox (Chris); stepdaughter, Renae Faircloth; stepson, Darren Easter, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ray Lovell (Sharon). on February 8, 2006.3 She died on February 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 72.3

Family 1

Beryl Wayne Dallas b. February 23, 1949, d. August 13, 2011
Marriage*She married Beryl Wayne Dallas.2 
Divorce* Margaret Frances Lovell and Beryl Wayne Dallas were divorced in September, 1975.2 
Child
  • Rebecca Shannon Dallas3,5

Family 2

Burley Eugene Easter
Marriage*Margaret Frances Lovell married Burley Eugene Easter on June 9, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Elizabeth Huff Lovell obituary in the Sep 22, 2003 edition.
  2. [S1116] VA Montgomery Co., Register 8, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Magaret Easter obituary in the Feb 8, 2022 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruby Elva Weddle1,2

F, b. October 7, 1912, d. April 24, 1997
FatherUnknown Weddle
     Ruby Elva Weddle was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 223-12-2255.3 Her married name was Lovell. She was born on October 7, 1912.3 She married Waller Lee Lovell, son of Robert Allen Lovell and Lucinda Ellen Conner, circa 1948.4,2,1 Ruby Elva Weddle died on April 24, 1997 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.3,2 She LOVELL, Ruby Weddle, 84, of Pilot, passed away Thursday, April 24, 1997, at her home. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Waller Lee Lovell, Pilot; son and daughter-in-law, Pierce and Linda Lovell, Pilot; two stepgrandchildren, Susan Emma Pack, Bobby Lee Pack and wife, Lycresha; stepgreat-granddaughter, Kindra Dawn Pack; brother, Joseph Arno Weddle, Rocky Mount; sister, Ila Mae Hall, Floyd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Ralph Duncan and Rev. Ralph Spradling officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. on April 26, 1997.2

Family

Waller Lee Lovell b. June 14, 1920, d. July 30, 2002
Marriage*She married Waller Lee Lovell, son of Robert Allen Lovell and Lucinda Ellen Conner, circa 1948.4,2,1 
Child
  • Pierce Lovell4,2,1

Citations

  1. [S755] Linda Goad (granddaughter of Alton Correll), "Correll Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan, 2003.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Weddle Lovell obituary in the Apr 26, 1997 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waller Lee Lovell obituary in the Aug 1, 2002 edition.

George Matthew Sowers1

M, b. August 26, 1947, d. August 26, 1947
FatherWarren C. Sowers Sr.1 b. March 10, 1921, d. January 17, 2016
MotherDaphine W. Sweeney1 b. July 2, 1930, d. February 15, 2021
     George Matthew Sowers was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on August 26, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on August 26, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.

Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney1,2,3,4

M, b. October 5, 1895, d. March 30, 1919
FatherElkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney1,2,3,4,5 b. December 25, 1859, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVirginia Victoria Richard1,4,5 b. March 19, 1865, d. February 14, 1899
     Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 5, 1895 at Virginia.1,2,4 He married Lula May Guthrie on September 13, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney died on March 30, 1919 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23.1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 19, District 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1910Farm laborer3

Family

Lula May Guthrie b. circa 1903
Marriage*Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney married Lula May Guthrie on September 13, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Virginia F. Sweeney6

Citations

  1. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Frank C. Sweeney death certificate.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

John Cephas Austin1,2,3

M, b. July 6, 1892, d. December 29, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 719-07-8887.4 John Cephas Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 6, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1,4 He married Carlie Virginia Conner, daughter of Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner and Lucy Ellen McGhee, on October 5, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6 John Cephas Austin died on December 29, 1968 at age 76.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 273, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 235, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Railroad gate watchman2
1940Railway watchman7

Family

Carlie Virginia Conner b. January 13, 1894, d. November 27, 1982
Marriage*John Cephas Austin married Carlie Virginia Conner, daughter of Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner and Lucy Ellen McGhee, on October 5, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Lee Hale obituary in the Mar 30, 2009 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Austin Roope obituary in the Dec 22, 2015 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Ann Austin Johnson obituary in the Jun 1, 2009 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berkley A. Austin obituary in the Mar 5, 1997 edition.

Berkley Abraham Austin1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1914, d. March 3, 1997
FatherJohn Cephas Austin5,3,6,7 b. July 6, 1892, d. December 29, 1968
MotherCarlie Virginia Conner5,3,6,7 b. January 13, 1894, d. November 27, 1982
     Berkley Abraham Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,8 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3962.9 He was born on April 10, 1914 at Virginia.5,9,8 He married Ruth Emma Beckner on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Berkley Abraham Austin died on March 3, 1997 at Virginia at age 82.9,1,8 He AUSTIN, Berkley A., 82, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Mr. Austin was retired from Red Line Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Beckner Austin; sons and wives, Thomas and Shirley Austin, Florida, Richard and Dianne Austin, Howard and Kathy Austin, Boones Mill, John Austin, Elliston and his fiancee, Brenda Burris; four sisters, Martha Roope and Joyce Hale, Rocky Mount, Virginia Roope, Richmond, Oakey Johnson, Evington; also surviving are 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, March 6, 1997 at Mountain View Memorial Park, Boones Mill, with the Rev. Gary Kingery officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke BILLINGS, Walter G., 70, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. on March 5, 1997.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 273, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaHe is enumerated as Buckley E. Austin5
1940Dwelling 15, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Ruth Emma Beckner b. May 20, 1916, d. October 7, 2001
Marriage*Berkley Abraham Austin married Ruth Emma Beckner on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berkley A. Austin obituary in the Mar 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Beckner Austin obituary in the Oct 8, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Lee Hale obituary in the Mar 30, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Austin Roope obituary in the Dec 22, 2015 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Ann Austin Johnson obituary in the Jun 1, 2009 edition.
  8. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin1,2

M, b. April 3, 1916, d. September 5, 1973
FatherJohn Cephas Austin3,4,1,2,5,6 b. July 6, 1892, d. December 29, 1968
MotherCarlie Virginia Conner3,4,1,2,5,6 b. January 13, 1894, d. November 27, 1982
     DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 3, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Dorothy Pearl Maxey on December 21, 1946 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7 DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin died on September 5, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 273, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Dorothy Pearl Maxey b. August 22, 1923, d. October 18, 2005
Marriage*DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin married Dorothy Pearl Maxey on December 21, 1946 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children
  • Bonnie Austin7
  • Ronnie James Austin1,7
  • Cheryl Rose Austin1,7

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Lee Hale obituary in the Mar 30, 2009 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Austin Roope obituary in the Dec 22, 2015 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Ann Austin Johnson obituary in the Jun 1, 2009 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy M. Austin obituary in the Oct 21, 2005 edition.

Everette Brammer Austin1,2,3

M, b. October 10, 1918, d. August 1, 1983
FatherJohn Cephas Austin4,5,6,1,7,8 b. July 6, 1892, d. December 29, 1968
MotherCarlie Virginia Conner4,5,6,1,7,8 b. January 13, 1894, d. November 27, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6766.9 Everette Brammer Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,1 He was born on October 10, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9,6,1,2,11,3 He married Elsie Lee Guilliams, daughter of Joseph Henry "Joe" Guilliams and Lucy Ann Yopp, on May 9, 1941 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.12,10,6,1 Everette Brammer Austin died on August 1, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.9,1,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 273, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 235, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Elsie Lee Guilliams b. June 12, 1921, d. June 21, 1992
Marriage*Everette Brammer Austin married Elsie Lee Guilliams, daughter of Joseph Henry "Joe" Guilliams and Lucy Ann Yopp, on May 9, 1941 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.12,10,6,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Lee Hale obituary in the Mar 30, 2009 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Austin Roope obituary in the Dec 22, 2015 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lewis Guilliams obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.

Oakey Ann Austin1,2

F, b. October 12, 1920, d. May 31, 2009
FatherJohn Cephas Austin3,4,1,5,2 b. July 6, 1892, d. December 29, 1968
MotherCarlie Virginia Conner3,4,1,5,2 b. January 13, 1894, d. November 27, 1982
     Oakey Ann Austin was buried at Mount Olivet Memorial Gardens (formerly Holy Land Cemetery), 1060 Jericho Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 12, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2 As of December 24, 1937,her married name was Johnson.1 She married Elmer Cecil Johnson on December 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Oakey Ann Austin died on May 31, 2009 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 88.7,6,2 She Oakey Ann Austin Johnson, 88, of Bedford, Va., died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born on October 12, 1920, in Roanoke Co., Va., a daughter of the late Cephas Austin and Charlie Conner Austin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Elmer Cecil Johnson Sr; a son, Doug Johnson; three brothers, Burke, Doc and Joe Austin; a sister, Joyce Hale; and a grandson, Ken Johnson. Oakey is survived by four sons, Paul Johnson and his wife, Marie, Phillip Johnson and his wife, Edna, Ron Johnson and his wife, Linda and Elmer Cecil Johnson Jr; two sisters, Virginia Roope and Martha Roope; a sister-in-law, Nancy Johnson; 14 grandchildren, Paul Jr., Kenny, Michael, Phil Jr., Wayde, Terry, Tracey, Tori, Cecil Jr., Tiffany, Kandy, Travis, Annie Pugh, Tami Carr and Melinda McCauley; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Scott Dean officiating. Internment to follow in Mt. Olivet Memorial Gardens (Holy Land Cemetery). The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. on June 1, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 273, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 134, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Elmer Cecil Johnson b. June 12, 1921
Marriage*Oakey Ann Austin married Elmer Cecil Johnson on December 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Ann Austin Johnson obituary in the Jun 1, 2009 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Lee Hale obituary in the Mar 30, 2009 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Austin Roope obituary in the Dec 22, 2015 edition.
  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.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kenneth Lamont Johnson obituary in the Dec 19, 2003 edition.
  10. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Elmer Cecil Johnson, Jr. obituary in the May 28, 2015 edition.
  11. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Paul Kenneth Johnson, Sr. obituary in the May 28, 2013 edition.

Ruth Emma Beckner1,2,3

F, b. May 20, 1916, d. October 7, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1287.4 Ruth Emma Beckner was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 20, 1916 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,3 As of August 8, 1936,her married name was Austin.1,3 She married Berkley Abraham Austin, son of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner, on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Ruth Emma Beckner died on October 7, 2001 at Virginia at age 85.4,2 She AUSTIN, Ruth Beckner, 85, of Roanoke County, wife of the late Berkley A. Austin was called by the Lord October 7, 2001. Left behind to miss her special presence are four sons and their families, Thomas and Shirley Austin of Florida, Richard and Dianne Austin, Boones Mill, John and Brenda Austin, Elliston, Howard and Cathy Austin, Boones Mill. She left nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Franklin County with the Rev. James Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, October 8, 20001. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on October 8, 2001.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 15, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Berkley Abraham Austin b. April 10, 1914, d. March 3, 1997
Marriage*Ruth Emma Beckner married Berkley Abraham Austin, son of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner, on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berkley A. Austin obituary in the Mar 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Beckner Austin obituary in the Oct 8, 2001 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.