Oscar Boyd Willis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 10, 1928, d. November 8, 2008
FatherGeneral Magruder Willis1,6,7,8,9,10,11,2,5 b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975
MotherNellie Ray Boyd1,6,7,8,9,10,11,2,5 b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995
     Oscar Boyd Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 He was born on March 10, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,2,3 He married Ruth Arlene Stanley on January 25, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13,2 Oscar Boyd Willis died on November 8, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.9,12,4 He Oscar B. Willis, 80, of Roanoke, passed peacefully at his home to return to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Willis; parents, Magruder and Nellie Willis; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Roma Stanley; brothers and sisters, Noah, Robert, Frank, Lena and Ruby. He was employed at Graves Humphries Hardware for 33 years and at CMT Sporting Goods for 10 years. Oscar was a devoted family man and also enjoyed his many friends. He loved all types of sports, including NASCAR and baseball. He especially enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids participate in sports. He is survived by his children, Mike Willis, Janet Gills (Mark), Nita Bryson (Ronnie), Gene Willis (Sherry) and (Crystal and Tracy). He is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandchildren, Missy White (Kirk), Angie Craw (Harold), Mitch Bryson, and his greatgrandchildren, Taylor White and Cameron Craw. Additional family include a daughter-in-law, Cheryl; brothers and sisters, Virginia Aldridge (Bure), Eva Aldridge, Marvin Willis; sisters-in-law, Mauvieleen Altis, Ida Dawn Stanley, Judy Burris; brother-in-law, Elton Stanley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Pastor Ken Nienke will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, in Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday. Memorials may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family would especially like to thank their friends and family for their support and prayers, and the nursing staff of 6 West at Lewis Gale Hospital. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on November 10, 2008.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Ruth Arlene Stanley b. March 6, 1933, d. July 22, 1998
Marriage*Oscar Boyd Willis married Ruth Arlene Stanley on January 25, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13,2 
Children
  • Gene Willis13,9
  • Michael Lynn "Mike" Willis13,9,2
  • Janet Maria Willis13,9,2
  • Nita Gail Willis13,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Willis Pacetti obituary in the Aug 26, 1966 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Mae Willis Mitchell obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlene Stanley Willis obituary in the Jul 24, 1998 edition.

Ruth Arlene Stanley1,2,3

F, b. March 6, 1933, d. July 22, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7864.4 Ruth Arlene Stanley was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 6, 1933 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4,2,3 As of January 25, 1952,her married name was Willis.2 She married Oscar Boyd Willis, son of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on January 25, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Ruth Arlene Stanley died on July 22, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.1,4,5 She WILLIS, Arlene Stanley, 65, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, July 22, 1998. She retired from Allstate after 26 years of service. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter E. Stanley, and brothers, Jack and Ray Stanley. Surviving is her husband, Oscar Willis; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Cheryl Willis of Radford, Gene Willis of Roanoke; daughter, Janet Gills and Mark Wilder of Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Nita and Ronnie Bryson of Salem; grandchildren, Missy and Kirk White, Angie and Mitch Bryson; great-grandchild, Taylor White; mother, Roma Stanley of Roanoke; stepgrandchildren, Cory and Kurt Roberts; sisters and brother-in-law, Mauvieleen Altis and Clarence of Roanoke, Ida Dawn Stanley of Georgia, Gay Lancaster of Hampton, Judy Burris of Virginia Beach; brother and sister-in-law, Elton and Evelyn Stanley of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 1998. The Rev. Ken Nienke will officiate. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. Those preferring to make memorial contributions may consider Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, S. W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. on July 24, 1998.1

Family

Oscar Boyd Willis b. March 10, 1928, d. November 8, 2008
Marriage*She married Oscar Boyd Willis, son of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on January 25, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Gene Willis1,6
  • Michael Lynn "Mike" Willis1,6,2
  • Janet Maria Willis1,6,2
  • Nita Gail Willis1,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlene Stanley Willis obituary in the Jul 24, 1998 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.

Michael Alan Booth1,2,3,4

M, b. July 2, 1959, d. September 1, 1995
FatherPryor Murry Booth1,2,5 b. January 23, 1931, d. August 29, 1990
MotherPeggy Marye Matz1,2,5 b. January 18, 1936, d. October 10, 2010
     Michael Alan Booth was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 223-84-5145.6 He was born on July 2, 1959 at Fort Dix, New Jersey.6,3 He died on September 1, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 36.1,4 He BOOTH, Michael Alan, 36, of Salem, formerly of Atlanta, Ga., went to be with his Lord on September 1, 1995 after a long and valiant fight against the Aids virus. He is preceded in death by his father, Pryor M. Booth. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Matz Booth; a very special brother, Tommy Booth and another brother, Robert Booth both of Roanoke. He leaves behind his long time companion, Kurtis Mealy of Atlanta Ga; a very special and perhaps his closest and dearest friend, Wayne Hill of Atlanta, Ga; a very special cousin, Ricky Matz of Atlanta, Ga; another special cousin, Tana and her husband, Donald Orange of Atlanta, Ga., another very special friend, Michael Tuck of Atlanta, Ga; also many other friends in Atlanta and a very special doctor, Dr. Stephen Kager of Atlanta, Ga. who had a hug for him every time he went to see him. Also all of his special aunts, uncles and cousins and also a lot of nice people from Roanoke Memorial Hospice. Last but not least, his beloved St. Bernard puppy, Dolly Marie. Alan was a very special person and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on September 4, 1995.1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Alan Booth obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Marye Matz Booth obituary in the Oct 12, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pryor M. Booth obituary in the Aug 31, 1990 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gregory Wade Elmore1,2,3,4

M, b. February 8, 1972, d. September 3, 1995
FatherRobert Norman "Bob" Elmore1,5
MotherWanda Mae Hannah1,5
     Gregory Wade Elmore was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 227-25-3558.6 He was born on February 8, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,4 He died on September 3, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 23.1,6,3,4 He ELMORE, Gregory Wade, 23, of New Castle, died Sunday, September 3, 1995. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Clifton Elmore. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mr. And Mrs. Gene (Wanda) Cantrell; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Elmore; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Steve (April) Medley, Dawn and Mike Strickland. Greg is also survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hannah and Gladys Elmore; three stepsisters, Shannon Dudley, Tammy All and Connie Cantrell; one stepbrother, Wade Dudley; three very special nieces, Kendra, Kelsey and Katina; three nephews, Mike, Lee and Zachary; many cousins, uncles, aunts and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 6, at 11 a.m, in Boitnott Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hershel Stone and the Rev. Kenneth Davis officiating. Interment will be in Crawford Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials should be made to Craig County Rescue Squad. on September 5, 1995.1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gregory Wade Elmore obituary in the Sep 5, 1995 edition.
  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. [S257] Ruth G. Hale, Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. September 6, 1913, d. March 17, 1952
FatherPosie Everett Mitchell4
MotherLucy Ida Duncan4
     Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He was born on September 6, 1913 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,5,2,4 He married Lena Mae Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on November 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. died on March 17, 1952 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 38; Jefferson Jr. shot and fatally wounded his father. He was later stabbed and killed by a fellow inmate in the Richmond, VA prison.5,6,2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Truck driver7

Family

Lena Mae Willis b. April 30, 1916, d. March 4, 2006
Marriage*Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. married Lena Mae Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on November 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Jefferson Carson Mitchell Jr.5,7,4 b. August 27, 1932, d. February 3, 1960
  • Barbara Ann Mitchell3,7,8
  • Wanda Mae Mitchell3,8
  • Ruth Faye Mitchell3,8
  • Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mitchell3,8
  • Linda Kaye Mitchell3,8
  • Donald Steven "Don" Mitchell3,8

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Mae Willis Mitchell obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jefferson Carson Mitchell Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 27, 1932, d. February 3, 1960
FatherJefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr.1,3,4 b. September 6, 1913, d. March 17, 1952
MotherLena Mae Willis1,3,4 b. April 30, 1916, d. March 4, 2006
     Jefferson Carson Mitchell Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He was born on August 27, 1932 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He died on February 3, 1960 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 27; Jefferson Jr. shot and fatally wounded his father. He was later stabbed and killed by a fellow inmate in the Richmond, VA prison.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Malissa Dawn Greenwood1,2

F, b. November 18, 1961, d. September 22, 2003
FatherWendell Edison Greenwood1,2
MotherWanda Mae Mitchell1,2
     Malissa Dawn Greenwood was born on November 18, 1961 at Virginia.2 As of April 10, 1982,her married name was Breeden.2 She married Jay Randall Breeden on April 10, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Malissa Dawn Greenwood died on September 22, 2003 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 41.1 She BREEDEN, Malissa Greenwood, 41, of Herndon, Va., formerly of Boones Mill, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2003 at Fairfax County Hospital. She was a data entry operator at Lab Corp. of America. Survivors include her two precious children, Dale Breeden and Amy Breeden of the home; their dad, Jay Breeden; parents, Wendell and Wanda Greenwood; one brother, Gregory Greenwood; grandmother, Lena Mitchell; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service at Cedar Bluff Church of the Brethren at 5516 Wades Gap Road, Boones Mill, Va. on Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Lee and Robin Naff officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for her children's education fund, Dale Breeden and Amy Breeden at P.O. Box 611, Ashburn, Va. 20146. The family will meet with friends immediately after the memorial service.
on October 3, 2003.1

Family

Jay Randall Breeden
Marriage*She married Jay Randall Breeden on April 10, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Dale Breeden1
  • Amy Breeden1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Malissa Greenwood Breeden obituary in the Oct 3, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.