Danny Stewart Britts1,2,3

M, b. September 30, 1940, d. July 4, 2000
FatherEarnest Clyde "Tommy" Britts1 b. March 4, 1908, d. December 31, 1968
MotherFlorence E. Huffman1 b. July 15, 1914, d. June 21, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 229-50-9284.4 Danny Stewart Britts was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 30, 1940.4,3 He died on July 4, 2000 at age 59.4,2,3 He BRITTS, Danny Stewart, 59, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2000. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel, Salem. on July 6, 2000.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Huffman Britts Gordon obituary in the Jun 23, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Danny Stewart Britts obituary in the Jul 6, 2000 edition.
  3. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams1,2,3

M, b. January 6, 1930, d. February 6, 1994
FatherRoy Lee Guilliams1,2,4,5,3,6,7,8 b. February 19, 1906, d. February 14, 1971
MotherAltha Vane Furrow1,2,4,5,3,6,7,8 b. December 17, 1907, d. October 18, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 224-36-0982.9 Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams 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 January 6, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9,10 He married Betty Jane Fisher on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5,3,11 Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams died on February 6, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.9,2 He GUILLIAMS, Bernard Lawrence, ("Pete"), 64, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, February 6, 1994 in Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Guilliams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Centel Telephone Company. He is survived by his mother, Altha Furrow Guilliams of Callaway; wife, Betty Fisher Guilliams of the home; daughter, Pamela K. Guilliams of Roanoke; four sisters and brother-in-laws, Sylvia Cooper and Arlene Carter, both of Roanoke, Vera and John LaPrade of Boones Mill, Dot and James Webb of Callaway; six brothers and sister-in-laws, Newton and Norma Jean Guilliams, Coy and Carolina Guilliams, Fred and Barbara Guilliams, Ronnie and Joyce Guilliams, all of Callaway, Steve and Linda Guilliams of Sydnorsville, Barry Guilliams of Roanoke; a special friend, Alan Messenger; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park. on February 7, 1994.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 44, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4

Family

Betty Jane Fisher b. July 13, 1932, d. November 23, 2022
Marriage*Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams married Betty Jane Fisher on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5,3,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Lawrence Guilliams obituary in the Feb 7, 1994 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pamela Guilliams Messenger obituary in the Nov 10, 2018 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coy Lee Guilliams obituary in the Feb 24, 2020 edition.
  7. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Sylvia June Guilliams Cooper obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ezra Newton Guilliams obituary in the Sep 12, 2023 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams obituary in the Nov 26, 2022 edition.

Betty Jane Fisher1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 13, 1932, d. November 23, 2022
     Betty Jane Fisher was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on July 13, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 As of July 3, 1952,her married name was Guilliams.3 She married Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams, son of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 Betty Jane Fisher died on November 23, 2022 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 90.5 She Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams, age 90, of Callaway, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Luther Milton Sr. and Lula Prillaman Fisher. She was also predeceased by her husband, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams; daughter, Pamela Guilliams Messenger; sisters, Blanche, Edith Paige and infants, Mary, Frances and Lena; brothers, Luther M. Jr. (L.M.), Grover W. Sr. (Bill), Jack P. Sr., Ralph, Howard L. (Sr) and infants, Henry and twin, Bobby Joe; sisters-in-law, Rachel, Hazel, Loleine, Toni and Carrie, Sylvia Cooper and Barbara Guilliams; brothers-in-law, Jack Helms, Danny and Coy Guilliams, Lloyd Cooper, Don Carter, John Laprade and Noel Carter; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Altha Guilliams. She is survived by her son-in-law, Alan Messenger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Newton (Norma) Guilliams, Vera Laprade, Arlene Carter, Caroline Guilliams, Dot (James) Webb, Steve (Linda) Guilliams, Fred, Barry and Ronnie (Joyce) Guilliams, along with many nieces and nephews, cousins; and a special friend, Glenn Turman. Betsy was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway and was retired from the Franklin County School Board office. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on November 26, 2022.5

Family

Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams b. January 6, 1930, d. February 6, 1994
Marriage*She married Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams, son of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Lawrence Guilliams obituary in the Feb 7, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pamela Guilliams Messenger obituary in the Nov 10, 2018 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams obituary in the Nov 26, 2022 edition.

Pamela Kay Guilliams1,2,3,4

F, b. December 19, 1955, d. November 8, 2018
FatherBernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams1,2,5 b. January 6, 1930, d. February 6, 1994
MotherBetty Jane Fisher1,5 b. July 13, 1932, d. November 23, 2022
     Pamela Kay Guilliams was buried at Guilliams Family Cemetery, 412 Sigmon Ridge Lane, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 19, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of April 20, 1996,her married name was Messenger.4 She married John Alan Messenger on April 20, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,5 Pamela Kay Guilliams died on November 8, 2018 at Virginia at age 62.2 She Pamela Guilliams Messenger, 62, of Callaway, Va., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was born December 19, 1955 and was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams; grandparents, Roy and Altha Guilliams and Luther and Lula Fisher; and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Alan Messenger; mother, Betty Fisher Guilliams, both of Callaway, special family friend, Glenn Turman of Penhook, Va; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, W.D. and Gaynell Messenger, Henry and Lynda Messenger, and sister-in-law, Mary Atkins; and over two dozen aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loved being a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway where she played the organ and piano for over forty years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Highland United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Amy Pannell officiating. Interment will follow in the Guilliams Family Cemetery at 2166 Five Mile Mountain Road in Callaway. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Flora Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, Pam requested that donations be made to Highland United Methodist Church, Callaway Volunteer Rescue Squad, or the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department. The family respectfully requests that no food be brought to the home. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on November 10, 2018.2

Family

John Alan Messenger
Marriage*She married John Alan Messenger on April 20, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard Lawrence Guilliams obituary in the Feb 7, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pamela Guilliams Messenger obituary in the Nov 10, 2018 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams obituary in the Nov 26, 2022 edition.

Jean Anita Keaton1,2,3

F, b. February 22, 1925, d. October 30, 1996
FatherJesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr.1,2 b. November 3, 1894, d. January 28, 1984
MotherMildred Chamberlain1,2 b. February 19, 1901, d. March 26, 1971
     Her Social Security Number was 559-30-5350.4 Her married name was Stepanick.3 Jean Anita Keaton married Edward Stepanick.3 Jean Anita Keaton was born on February 22, 1925 at South Dakota.3,4 She died on October 30, 1996 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 71.4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 306, District 20, Precinct 1, Potter Co., Texas1
1940Dwelling 290, District 35-2, Castro Co., Texas2

Family

Edward Stepanick b. September 10, 1920, d. April 12, 2001
Marriage*Jean Anita Keaton married Edward Stepanick.3 
Children
  • Dana Stepanick5
  • Kim Stepanick5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall1,2,3

M, b. May 19, 1923, d. August 21, 2006
FatherRay Piersall1,2,3 b. June 28, 1891, d. October 22, 1965
MotherEunice Eliza Keaton1,2,3 b. July 15, 1903, d. September 28, 1983
     Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall was buried at Fort Jones Cemetery, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co., California.3 He was born on May 19, 1923 at Ridge, Carter Co., Montana.4,3 He married Hilda Biasca on November 29, 1947.3 Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall died on August 21, 2006 at Yreka, Siskiyou Co., California, at age 83.4,3 He Jack Ray Piersall, long-time Scott Valley rancher and contractor, passed away August 21, 2006, at Madrone Hospice House. Jack was born on May 19, 1923, in Ridge, Montana to Ray and Eunice Piersall, then spent his young school age years on the family homestead in Idaho. The family later moved to northern California's Humboldt County. Jack attended Humboldt State College before serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy in the Sea Bees. After the war he went on to earn his engineering degree and later obtained his building contractor license. Jack married his college sweetheart, Hilda Biasca, November 29, 1947 and they later moved to Siskiyou County where they raised their five children on their ranch in Scott Valley. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hilda, son and daughter-in-law Alan and Patsy Piersall of Greenview, daughter and son-in-law Susan and John Lupoli of San Diego, daughter and son-in-law Lauren and Ty Hisatomi of Ashland, Ore., and son J.D. Piersall of Fort Jones, along with grandchildren Brett Piersall, Amber Stewart, Sarah Griggs, Clint and Greg Newton, Jill and Jenny Lupoli and great-grandchildren Creed, Jack and Zoe-May Newton. Services will be held Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Fort Jones with internment in the Fort Jones cemetary following. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Madrone Hospice or Sacred Heart Parish will be greatly appreciated by the family. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. on August 23, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 108, District 29, Greenleaf, Canyon Co., Idaho1
1940Dwelling 43, District 12-35, Blue Lake, Humboldt Co., California2

Family

Hilda Biasca
Marriage*Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall married Hilda Biasca on November 29, 1947.3 
Children
  • Alan Ray Piersall5,3
  • Karin Lynn Piersall5
  • Susan Kay Piersall5,3
  • Lauren C. Piersall5,3
  • Jack D. Piersall5,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4090] Siskiyou Daily News, from the Jack Ray Piersall obituary in the Aug 23, 2006 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Robert S. Piersall1,2

M, b. March 12, 1925, d. September 28, 1999
FatherRay Piersall1,3 b. June 28, 1891, d. October 22, 1965
MotherEunice Eliza Keaton1,3 b. July 15, 1903, d. September 28, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 571-20-5597.4 Robert S. Piersall married Ella E. Beach.5 Robert S. Piersall was born on March 12, 1925 at Idaho.1,4 He married Gladys Maxine Taylor on December 22, 1950 at Humboldt Co., California.2 Robert S. Piersall and Ella E. Beach were divorced in February, 1975 at Humboldt Co., California.5 Robert S. Piersall died on September 28, 1999 at age 74.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 108, District 29, Greenleaf, Canyon Co., Idaho1
1940Dwelling 43, District 12-35, Blue Lake, Humboldt Co., California3

Family 1

Ella E. Beach
Marriage*Robert S. Piersall married Ella E. Beach.5 
Divorce* Robert S. Piersall and Ella E. Beach were divorced in February, 1975 at Humboldt Co., California.5 

Family 2

Gladys Maxine Taylor b. September 17, 1930, d. September 28, 1992
Marriage*Robert S. Piersall married Gladys Maxine Taylor on December 22, 1950 at Humboldt Co., California.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Odessa Eliza "Liza" Manning1,2

F, b. October 13, 1901, d. December 28, 1989
FatherJames Noah Warfield Manning1,2 b. November 9, 1869, d. June 30, 1957
MotherLina Demerca Conner1,2 b. August 23, 1873, d. February 1, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-2759.2 Odessa Eliza "Liza" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Bolling.2 She married Charles William "Charlie" Bolling.2,4 Odessa Eliza "Liza" Manning was born on October 13, 1901 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on December 28, 1989 at age 88.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 89, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Charles William "Charlie" Bolling b. February 22, 1882, d. October 26, 1936
Marriage*Odessa Eliza "Liza" Manning married Charles William "Charlie" Bolling.2,4 
Child
  • John James Bolling4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lona May Manning1

F, b. circa 1903, d. June 22, 1918
FatherJames Noah Warfield Manning2,1 b. November 9, 1869, d. June 30, 1957
MotherLina Demerca Conner2,1 b. August 23, 1873, d. February 1, 1957
     Lona May Manning was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born circa 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She died on June 22, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 89, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Louise Wood1,2

F, b. November 26, 1919, d. May 22, 1998
     Mary Louise Wood was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 229-07-8942.4 She was born on November 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,2 As of September 4, 1942,her married name was Manning.2 She married Samuel Otho Manning, son of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on September 4, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,2 Mary Louise Wood died on May 22, 1998 at Virginia at age 78.4,3 She MANNING, Louise W., 78, of Salem, peacefully went home on Friday, May 22, 1998. She was the daughter of John and Ina Lillian Moses Wood. She was a life long Salem resident and was a devoted member of Bend Union Chapel in Salem where she played the piano for over 20 years. She was also a member of Wabun Social Service Club where she was past President and active member. In 1996, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Samuel O. Manning. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Duncan of Salem; two grandchildren, Aija Duncan and Erin Duncan, a brother, Frank Wood of Elliston; many nieces and nephews of which the family would like to acknowledge their devotion and service to Louise during the past years. Special thanks goes to Dennis Clark, Charles Morris, Sandy Cooper, Dianne Cooper and Matt Cooper. In addition, the family would like to thank the many friends who shared with them through Louise's time of illness especially, Janet Coakley and family, Sue Perdue and Bryan Duncan. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tommy Hogan officiating. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. on Monday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial donations may be made to The Children's Health Investment Partnership at 402 Luck Ave. Roanoke, Va 24016 on May 24, 1998.3

Family

Samuel Otho Manning b. November 10, 1909, d. January 15, 1996
Marriage*She married Samuel Otho Manning, son of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on September 4, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Child
  • Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Otho Manning obituary in the Jan 19, 1996 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise W. Manning obituary in the May 24, 1998 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.