Blanche Marie Argabright1,2

F, b. March 21, 1941, d. April 14, 2018
FatherAlonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright3,1 b. September 16, 1894, d. June 30, 1977
MotherLuella/Louella May Palmer3,1 b. April 20, 1904, d. November 19, 1971
     Blanche Marie Argabright was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Huffman.1 She married Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr.1,4 Blanche Marie Argabright was born on March 21, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She died on April 14, 2018 at Virginia at age 77.4 She Blanch Huffman, 77, of Vinton, passed away April 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Huffman (Groucho). Praise be, to a forever loving Father that has taken Blanch to be with Him. Her life touched everyone that knew her. Always giving and forgiving. she had a quick wit and was fun to be around. She was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and special friend to so many. She worked for Kroger Company for 29 years. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Leroy (Sharon) Huffman, Randy Huffman; sister, Eunice Call (Dick); grandchildren, Michael Huffman, Chris Huffman, Kim (Shannon) Stroop; great-grandchildren, Lucus, Logan and Laney Stroop, Devin Huffman. A funeral service will be held at Lotz Vinton Chapel, Monday, April 16, 2018 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A special thanks to unit 5 at Catawba Hospital for their outstanding care. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on April 15, 2018.4

Family

Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr. b. March 25, 1936, d. December 12, 2010
Marriage*She married Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr.1,4 
Children
  • Leroy Allan Huffman5,4,6
  • Terry Randall "Randy" Huffman5,4,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynwood Argabright obituary in the Mar 1, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanch Huffman obituary in the Apr 15, 2018 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Chapman Huffman, Jr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2010 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 25, 1936, d. December 12, 2010
     Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr. married Blanche Marie Argabright, daughter of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella/Louella May Palmer.1,5 Howard Chapman "Groucho" Huffman Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 25, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 He died on December 12, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.6,2,4 He Howard Chapman (Groucho) Huffman, Jr., 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010. He was born on March 25, 1936, the son of the late Howard C. Huffman Sr. and Pearl Baugh Huffman. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Dalton and Frances Corby; and one brother, Charlie Huffman. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Huffman, of Roanoke; two sons, Leroy Allan Huffman and his wife, Sharon, and Randy Huffman and wife, Debbie; three grandchildren, Michael, Kim, and Chris; two step grandchildren, Erica and Heather; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha Lawson, Sandra Moore, and Dot Roberts; several nieces and nephews; and special pet, "Chico." Funeral Services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Irvin Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good News Baptist Church, 309 Atherly Street, NE, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on December 14, 2010.2

Family

Blanche Marie Argabright b. March 21, 1941, d. April 14, 2018
Marriage*He married Blanche Marie Argabright, daughter of Alonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright and Luella/Louella May Palmer.1,5 
Children
  • Leroy Allan Huffman2,5,7
  • Terry Randall "Randy" Huffman2,5,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynwood Argabright obituary in the Mar 1, 2013 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Chapman Huffman, Jr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2010 edition.
  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 Blanch Huffman obituary in the Apr 15, 2018 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Margaret Lois Argabright1,2

F, b. May 15, 1932, d. August 30, 1972
FatherAlonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright1,3,2,4 b. September 16, 1894, d. June 30, 1977
MotherLuella/Louella May Palmer1,3,2,4 b. April 20, 1904, d. November 19, 1971
     Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4547.5 Margaret Lois Argabright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,6 She was born on May 15, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,6,5 As of December 25, 1948,her married name was Conner.2 She married James Robert Conner, son of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on December 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,8,3,2,4 Margaret Lois Argabright died on August 30, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.1,4,6

Family

James Robert Conner b. March 25, 1930, d. September 25, 1997
Marriage*She married James Robert Conner, son of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on December 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,8,3,2,4 
Children
  • Larry James Conner1,2
  • Mark Gordon Conner1
  • Jeffrey Wayne Conner1
  • Gregory Blair "Greg" Conner1

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynwood Argabright obituary in the Mar 1, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  7. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  8. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Lila Mae Argabright1,2

F, b. November 14, 1935, d. October, 1983
FatherAlonzo Kiley "Lonzy" Argabright1,2 b. September 16, 1894, d. June 30, 1977
MotherLuella/Louella May Palmer1,2 b. April 20, 1904, d. November 19, 1971
     Lila Mae Argabright was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-6932.4 She was born on November 14, 1935 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 As of March 14, 1953,her married name was Ratliff.1 She married William Carl Ratliff on March 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Lila Mae Argabright died in October, 1983 at age 47.4

Family

William Carl Ratliff
Marriage*She married William Carl Ratliff on March 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynwood Argabright obituary in the Mar 1, 2013 edition.
  3. [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&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

George Walter Fitzwater1,2,3,4

M, b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
FatherJonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater1,3 b. October 17, 1852
MotherCora Luvinia Terry1,3,5 b. January 25, 1875, d. March 15, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 235-09-2572.6 George Walter Fitzwater was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on February 21, 1896 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,6,7 He married Dora Velma McKinney on April 21, 1917 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.8,7,9 George Walter Fitzwater married Thelma Lou Tolliver on February 25, 1962 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.3 George Walter Fitzwater died on January 11, 1988 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 91.6,4 He George W. Fitzwater, 91, of Alpoca, Wyoming County, died Monday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He attended Covel Baptist Church, Covel. He was a member of the UMW and was a retired miner, last working for Amigo Smokeless Coal Co Surviving: wife, Thelma Fitzwater; daughters, Frances Spradling of Roanoke, Va., Vannie Harris of Radford, Va; sons, Chester of Beckley, Cecil of Roanoke, Va; half brother, Oncel Terry of Madison Heights, Va; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens, with the Rev. Ronald Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on January 13, 1988.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 253, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 158, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Andrew Terry10
1920Dwelling 168, District 183, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 88, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 90, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1920Coal company carpenter11
1930Coal miner12
1940Coal miner13

Family 1

Dora Velma McKinney b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
Marriage*George Walter Fitzwater married Dora Velma McKinney on April 21, 1917 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.8,7,9 
Children

Family 2

Thelma Lou Tolliver b. February 15, 1909, d. December 15, 1993
Marriage*George Walter Fitzwater married Thelma Lou Tolliver on February 25, 1962 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Vaughn marriage certificate.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the George W. Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 13, 1988 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Cora L. Terry obituary in the Mar 13, 1966 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-McKinney marriage certificate.
  8. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Spradling*Fitzwater marriage certificate.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vannie F. Harris obituary in the Mar 13, 2009 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Huffman marriage certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Walker marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Freeman Fitzwater death certificate.
  19. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

James Wellington Fitzwater1,2,3

M, b. May 18, 1899, d. June 18, 1970
FatherJonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater1,4 b. October 17, 1852
MotherCora Luvinia Terry1,2,5 b. January 25, 1875, d. March 15, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 235-09-3177.6 James Wellington Fitzwater was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on May 18, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,6,4 He married Goldie "Goldia" McKinney on May 15, 1928 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,3 James Wellington Fitzwater died on June 18, 1970 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71.6,3 He James Wellington Fitzwater, 71, of Carbondale, Fayette County, died Thursday, apparently of a heart attack, while visiting a neighbor at Carbondale. Mr. Fitzwater was a lifelong resident of Fayette County and a retired miner. He had worked for the Semet-Solvay Co. Survivors: wife, Goldie McKinney; sons, W. R. of Carbondale, Oscar T. of Fayetteville; brothers, George Fitzwater of Alpoca, Sherman Fitzwater of Princeton; half sisters, Mrs. Mahala Toney of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Hassie Hudson, address unknown; half brother, Thomas O'Terry of Danville, Va. on June 19, 1970.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 253, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 87, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 222, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Coal mine blacksmith8
1940Miner9

Family

Goldie "Goldia" McKinney b. May 15, 1911, d. May, 1977
Marriage*James Wellington Fitzwater married Goldie "Goldia" McKinney on May 15, 1928 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Wellington Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 19, 1970 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-McKinney marriage certificate.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Cora L. Terry obituary in the Mar 13, 1966 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wilbert Ray Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Oscar Thurman Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnny Preston Fitzwater death certificate.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Dent marriage record.

Dora Velma McKinney1,2

F, b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
     Dora Velma McKinney was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on September 29, 1898 at Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1 As of April 21, 1917,her married name was Fitzwater.1 She married George Walter Fitzwater, son of Jonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater and Cora Luvinia Terry, on April 21, 1917 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Dora Velma McKinney died on January 9, 1959 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 60.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 168, District 183, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 88, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 90, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8

Family

George Walter Fitzwater b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
Marriage*Dora Velma McKinney married George Walter Fitzwater, son of Jonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater and Cora Luvinia Terry, on April 21, 1917 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-McKinney marriage certificate.
  3. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dora Velma Fitzwater death record.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Spradling*Fitzwater marriage certificate.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vannie F. Harris obituary in the Mar 13, 2009 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Huffman marriage certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Walker marriage certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Freeman Fitzwater death certificate.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Dora Frances Fitzwater1,2,3

F, b. August 21, 1918, d. January 6, 1996
FatherGeorge Walter Fitzwater1,4,5,6,7 b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
MotherDora Velma McKinney1,4,5,6 b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
     Her Social Security Number was 224-01-5004.8 Dora Frances Fitzwater was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 224-01-5004.8 She was born on August 21, 1918 at West Virginia.1,8 As of August 22, 1936,her married name was Spradling.5 She married Humphrey Scott Spradling on August 22, 1936 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,5,3 Dora Frances Fitzwater died on January 6, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.8,3,9 She Frances Fitzwater Spradling, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 6, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Scott Spradling; and a son, Q. LeRoy Spradling. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, H. Sam and Dot Spradling, Pikeville, Ky; daughters and sons-in-law, Velma and Bruce Kropff, Alice and Carley Carr, all of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Betty Fitzwater, Roanoke, Chester and Dorothy Fitzwater, Beckley, W.Va; sister, Vannie Harris, Radford; sister-in-law, Naomi Fitzwater, Milwaukee, Wis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Elsie Spradling, Moneta, Ralph and Pauline Spradling, Floyd, Ted and Ruby Spradling, Roanoke, Iris Groff, Vinton, Joy Smith, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; also nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, January 8, 1996, at Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Memorial Fund, 2138 McVitty Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on January 8, 1997.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 168, District 183, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 88, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4

Family

Humphrey Scott Spradling b. September 11, 1915, d. October 31, 1984
Marriage*Dora Frances Fitzwater married Humphrey Scott Spradling on August 22, 1936 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Fitzwater Spradling obituary in the Jan 8, 1997 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Spradling*Fitzwater marriage certificate.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the George W. Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 13, 1988 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Humphrey Scott Spradling1,2,3,4

M, b. September 11, 1915, d. October 31, 1984
     Humphrey Scott Spradling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 230-14-7299.5 He was born on September 11, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He married Dora Frances Fitzwater, daughter of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on August 22, 1936 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 Humphrey Scott Spradling died on October 31, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.4

Family

Dora Frances Fitzwater b. August 21, 1918, d. January 6, 1996
Marriage*He married Dora Frances Fitzwater, daughter of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on August 22, 1936 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Spradling*Fitzwater marriage certificate.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Fitzwater Spradling obituary in the Jan 8, 1997 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vannie Pauline Fitzwater1,2,3

F, b. January 28, 1921, d. March 12, 2009
FatherGeorge Walter Fitzwater1,2,4,5,6,7 b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
MotherDora Velma McKinney1,2,4,5,6 b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
     Vannie Pauline Fitzwater was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 28, 1921 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Harris.3 She married Kyle Thomas Harris on April 12, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.1,4,3 Vannie Pauline Fitzwater died on March 12, 2009 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 88.4,8 She Vannie F. Harris, 88, of Lynchburg, formerly of Radford, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2009. She was born on January 28, 1921, in Herndon W.Va., to the late George and Velma Fitzwater. In addition to her parents, Vannie was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle T. Harris. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia H. Steppe, of Lynchburg, and Pamela H. Smith, of Hubert, N.C; four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; one brother, Chester W. Fitzwater; and numerous nieces and nephews. For many years, Mama ran a Day Care at her home in Radford and was called "Nannie" by the children and their parents. Graveside services will be held 2p.m. on Saturday March 14, 2009, in the Mausoleum at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with the Rev. Richard Worringham officiating. Visitation will be at the mausoleum one hour prior to the service. The family wishes to express their gratitude and love to the staff and caregivers of the Gardens unit of the Summit Health & Rehab center for their love, devotion and support in caring for "Our Mother" and has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society. The Harris family is in the gentle care of DeVilbiss Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1200 Grove Avenue Radford, Va. 24141, 540-639-2422. on March 13, 2009.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 90, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Silk mill worker6

Family

Kyle Thomas Harris b. June 16, 1915, d. February 10, 1995
Marriage*Vannie Pauline Fitzwater married Kyle Thomas Harris on April 12, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.1,4,3 
Children
  • Patricia Charlene Harris4,9,3
  • Pamela Vanessa Harris4,9,3

Citations

  1. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vannie F. Harris obituary in the Mar 13, 2009 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the George W. Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 13, 1988 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kyle Thomas Harris obituary in the Feb 11, 1995 edition.

Kyle Thomas Harris1,2,3

M, b. June 16, 1915, d. February 10, 1995
     Kyle Thomas Harris was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 228-03-9905.4 He was born on June 16, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 He married Vannie Pauline Fitzwater, daughter of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on April 12, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.5,1,3 Kyle Thomas Harris died on February 10, 1995 at Radford, Virginia, at age 79.4,2 He HARRIS, Kyle Thomas, 79, of Radford, died Friday, February 10, 1995, in a Radford hospital. He was a retired employee of New River Textiles. Surviving are his wife, Vannie F. Harris, Radford; two daughters, Patricia Steppe, Lynchburg, Vanessa Smith, Richlands, N.C; one sister, Gertrude Hillsman, Jacksonville, Fla; four grandchildren; one great-grandson also survive. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of Highland Memory Gardens with the Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grove United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at DeVilbiss Funeral Home. on February 11, 1995.2

Family

Vannie Pauline Fitzwater b. January 28, 1921, d. March 12, 2009
Marriage*He married Vannie Pauline Fitzwater, daughter of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on April 12, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.5,1,3 
Children
  • Patricia Charlene Harris1,2,3
  • Pamela Vanessa Harris1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vannie F. Harris obituary in the Mar 13, 2009 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kyle Thomas Harris obituary in the Feb 11, 1995 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. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887

Chester William Fitzwater1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 11, 1924, d. October 6, 2009
FatherGeorge Walter Fitzwater1,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
MotherDora Velma McKinney1,2,3,4,6,7 b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
     Chester William Fitzwater was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on August 11, 1924 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.3,9,5 He married Dorothy Monzellia Huffman on October 26, 1946 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,3,10 Chester William Fitzwater died on October 6, 2009 at West Virginia at age 85.5,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 90, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7

Family

Dorothy Monzellia Huffman b. December 30, 1925, d. November 9, 2009
Marriage*Chester William Fitzwater married Dorothy Monzellia Huffman on October 26, 1946 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,3,10 
Children
  • Victor Fitzwater10
  • Michael Fitzwater10

Citations

  1. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Huffman marriage certificate.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vannie F. Harris obituary in the Mar 13, 2009 edition.
  5. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the George W. Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 13, 1988 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Dorothy Monzellia Fitzwater obituary.

Dorothy Monzellia Huffman1,2,3

F, b. December 30, 1925, d. November 9, 2009
     Dorothy Monzellia Huffman Dorothy Monzellia Fitzwater, loving wife, mother and grandmother, 83 years old went to be with her Lord Jesus and her husband Chester Fitzwater November 9, 2009. She was a member of Grace Chapel on Dry Hill Road, where she served her Lord faithfully and helped coordinate church functions, and was church custodian. Dorothy was an excellent cook and worked for Woodrow Wilson High School bandwagon for many years. She served as commissioner during election times. She enjoyed RV camping with her husband, and coordinating family reunions. She was born December 30, 1925 to the parents of Joe Sam and Sally Rebecca Huffman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Chester Fitzwater; sisters Mary Sue Shrewsbury; Arettia Lusk; Thelma Gearhart; brothers Leon Huffman; Joe Huffman; Curtis Huffman; brother-in-laws Clayton Shrewsbury; Corbit Lusk; Harry Perkins; Clifton Gearhart. Those left to cherish her memory son Victor Fitzwater and wife Sue of Beckley; son Michael Fitzwater of Beckley; sister Jean Perkins of Daniels; sister-in -laws; Athaleen Huffman of Mullens; Elaine Huffman of Muncy, IN; grandchildren; Shawn Fitzwater and wife Star of Burnt Chimney, Va; Billy Scott and wife April of Denver NC; Sybil Franklin and her husband James of Beckley; Zachariah Fitzwater of Honolulu HA. Great-grand-children; Brittney Fitzwater; Michael Shawn Fitzwater II; Daniel Scott; Zeke Scott; Michael Franklin; Caleb Franklin; Olivia Franklin; special friend Tina Robinson; many nieces and nephews; loving neighbors and supportive friends and her church family. Special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of the Bowers Hospice House of Southern West Virginia. Friends may gather with the family from 5 - 7 PM Wednesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be immediately following the visitation at 7:00PM Wednesday November 11, 2009 at the funeral home, with Pastor Kenny Woolwine officiating. She will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery, Princeton, WV.3 She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on December 30, 1925 at Modoc, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of October 26, 1946,her married name was Fitzwater.2 She married Chester William Fitzwater, son of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on October 26, 1946 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Dorothy Monzellia Huffman died on November 9, 2009 at West Virginia at age 83.3,4

Family

Chester William Fitzwater b. August 11, 1924, d. October 6, 2009
Marriage*She married Chester William Fitzwater, son of George Walter Fitzwater and Dora Velma McKinney, on October 26, 1946 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Victor Fitzwater3
  • Michael Fitzwater3

Citations

  1. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Huffman marriage certificate.
  3. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Dorothy Monzellia Fitzwater obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Joseph Fitzwater1,2,3

M, b. November 4, 1922, d. January 16, 1964
FatherGeorge Walter Fitzwater1,2,3,4 b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
MotherDora Velma McKinney1,2,3,4 b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
     Charles Joseph Fitzwater married Naoma Whitt.1 Charles Joseph Fitzwater was born on November 4, 1922 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2 He died on January 16, 1964 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, at age 41.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 90, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4

Family

Naoma Whitt
Marriage*Charles Joseph Fitzwater married Naoma Whitt.1 

Citations

  1. [S1008] Betts, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:734342&id=I32887
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Freeman Wesley Fitzwater1,2,3

M, b. February 29, 1932, d. January 10, 1933
FatherGeorge Walter Fitzwater1,2,3 b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
MotherDora Velma McKinney1,2,3 b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
     Freeman Wesley Fitzwater was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia. He was born on February 29, 1932 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,3 He died on January 10, 1933 at Covell, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Freeman Fitzwater death certificate.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Cecil Claude Fitzwater1,2,3,4

M, b. October 16, 1926, d. October 3, 2008
FatherGeorge Walter Fitzwater1,5,2,6,7 b. February 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1988
MotherDora Velma McKinney1,5,2,6 b. September 29, 1898, d. January 9, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 235-38-0716.8 Cecil Claude Fitzwater was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Betty Unknown.2 Cecil Claude Fitzwater was born on October 16, 1926 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,8,2,3,9 He married Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker on September 18, 1948 at Corinne, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,10 Cecil Claude Fitzwater died on October 3, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.8,2,9,4 He Cecil Claude Fitzwater, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008. He was born October 16, 1926, in Herndon, W.Va., son of the late George Walter and Velma McKinney Fitzwater. He was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II. He retired from Dominion Car Company, Salem. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Fitzwater; sister, Frances Spradling; brothers, Charles (Joseph) Fitzwater and Freeman Fitzwater. He is survived by his daughter, Becky Thompson; his son, Charles (Chirpy) Fitzwater and his wife, Debbie; three grandchildren, Mandy Highberger and her husband, Scott, Matthew Fitzwater and Jessica Barrett; four greatgrandchildren; sister, Vannie Harris; brother, Chester Fitzwater and his wife, Dorothy; a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Pastor Mike Ennis officiating. The D.A.V will provide military honors. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 5, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. on October 5, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 90, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Betty Unknown
Marriage*Cecil Claude Fitzwater married Betty Unknown.2 

Family 2

Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker b. March 25, 1930, d. October 31, 2001
Marriage*Cecil Claude Fitzwater married Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker on September 18, 1948 at Corinne, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,10 
Children
  • Charles Walter "Chirpy" Fitzwater2,10,11
  • Rebecca Susan "Becky" Fitzwater2,10,11

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Walker marriage certificate.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the George W. Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 13, 1988 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura M. Fitzwater obituary in the Nov 1, 2001 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Goldie "Goldia" McKinney1,2

F, b. May 15, 1911, d. May, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-9438.3 Goldie "Goldia" McKinney was born on May 15, 1911 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of May 15, 1928,her married name was Fitzwater.2 She married James Wellington Fitzwater, son of Jonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater and Cora Luvinia Terry, on May 15, 1928 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,4 Goldie "Goldia" McKinney died in May, 1977.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 87, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 222, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

James Wellington Fitzwater b. May 18, 1899, d. June 18, 1970
Marriage*Goldie "Goldia" McKinney married James Wellington Fitzwater, son of Jonathan Charles "John" Fitzwater and Cora Luvinia Terry, on May 15, 1928 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnny Preston Fitzwater death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-McKinney marriage certificate.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Wellington Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 19, 1970 edition.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wilbert Ray Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Oscar Thurman Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Dent marriage record.

Wilbert Ray Fitzwater1,2,3,4

M, b. June 8, 1929, d. January 22, 2004
FatherJames Wellington Fitzwater1,2,5,6,7,3 b. May 18, 1899, d. June 18, 1970
MotherGoldie "Goldia" McKinney1,2,5,6,7,3 b. May 15, 1911, d. May, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 234-40-5300.8 Wilbert Ray Fitzwater was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on June 8, 1929 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.8,2,3 He married Rovel Consentino circa 1947.2,4 Wilbert Ray Fitzwater married Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger on June 23, 1997 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,10 Wilbert Ray Fitzwater died on January 22, 2004 at Hansford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.2,8 He HANSFORD - Wilbert Ray Fitzwater of Hansford went home to be with the Lord Jan. 22, 2004, at home after a short illness. Born June 8, 1929, Ray was the son of the late James and Goldie Fitzwater. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Rovel Consentio Fitzwater; and one brother, Johnny Fitzwater. Ray worked as a coal miner for Semet-Solvey Harewood Division and Armco Steel with 38 years of service. He is survived by his second wife, Dorothy Campbell Fitzwater; his daughters, Julia "Judy" Daniels and Cynthia "Cindy Jo" Fitzwater; son-in-law, Ira Daniels; grandson, Tony Daniels and friend, Linda Lockhart; great-granddaughter, Ginger Daniels; a brother and his wife, Thurmon and Virginia Fitzwater; and several nieces and nephews. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at High Lawn Funeral Chapel, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Kenneth Short officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. High Lawn Funeral Chapel, Oak Hill, is in charge of arrangements. on January 24, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 87, District 3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 222, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Rovel Consentino b. June 13, 1930, d. November 1, 1995
Marriage*Wilbert Ray Fitzwater married Rovel Consentino circa 1947.2,4 
Children
  • Julia Ann "Judy" Fitzwater2,4,11
  • Cynthia Jo "Cindy Jo" Fitzwater2,4,11

Family 2

Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger b. September 20, 1922, d. September 15, 2018
Marriage*Wilbert Ray Fitzwater married Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger on June 23, 1997 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wilbert Ray Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Rovel C. Fitzwater obituary in the Nov 4, 1995 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Oscar Thurman Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Wellington Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 19, 1970 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S8858] Wallace & Wallace Inc. Funeral Chapels, online www.wallaceandwallacefh.com, From the Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger Berry Campbell Fitzwater obituary.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Johnny Preston Fitzwater1

M, b. July 31, 1932, d. May 5, 1943
FatherJames Wellington Fitzwater1,2,3,4,5 b. May 18, 1899, d. June 18, 1970
MotherGoldie "Goldia" McKinney1,2,3,4,5 b. May 15, 1911, d. May, 1977
     Johnny Preston Fitzwater was buried at Spruce Grove Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on July 31, 1932 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,5 He died on May 5, 1943 at Tralee, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 10.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 222, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnny Preston Fitzwater death certificate.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wilbert Ray Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Oscar Thurman Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  5. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger1,2

F, b. September 20, 1922, d. September 15, 2018
     Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger Berry Campbell Fitzwater, 5 days short of being 96 of Maplewood, WV went to her resting place with the Lord on September 15, 2018. She had only been at the Bower Hospice House in Beckley two days. She was born on September 20, 1922 at Plum Grove, WV to the late Joseph and Sadie (Meadows) Pitsenbarger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husbands Fred Berry, Leo Campbell and Wilbert Ray Fitzwater and her only daughter Patricia Ann Jones, sisters Ethel Cross, Mabel Carter, Zelma Gunnoe, Bethel Amick and Thelma Fox; brothers, George, Johnny and Joseph Pitsenbarger. Those left to cherish her memory was her only son Fred (Bucky) Berry of Layland, WV, Grover (Jimmy) Jones and wife Wanda, Grandchildren; James Jones (Angela) of Fisherville, VA, Jeff Jones (Lisa) of Turnnersville, NC, Brittany Jones of Meadow Bridge, Beverly Villagomaez (Salvador) of High Point, NC, Barbara Lego (Billy) of Meadow Bridge, WV; Great Grandchildren, Justin Lego, Jessica Lego, Christina Hanna, Michael Jones, Shawn Jones, James Jones and Logan Jones. Great Great Grand Children, Kevin Hanna, Jr., Emily Hanna, Zoey Jones, Braylee Jones, Isabella Jones and Leland Jones, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, her caretaker Rita Goins and family. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of the Loops Road Holiness Church, she loved to praise the Lord and she loved company. She hosted the family reunion for years and was the official biscuit maker. She liked to sew and crochet before she lost her eyesight and talk on the CB. She had her wish granted to be able to attend the family reunion held this year on August 5th. Burial will follow at Wallace & Wallace Cemetery, Clintonville.2 She was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on September 20, 1922 at Plum Grove, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 As of June 23, 1997,her married name was Fitzwater.1 She married Wilbert Ray Fitzwater, son of James Wellington Fitzwater and Goldie "Goldia" McKinney, on June 23, 1997 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger died on September 15, 2018 at Maplewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 95.2

Family

Wilbert Ray Fitzwater b. June 8, 1929, d. January 22, 2004
Marriage*She married Wilbert Ray Fitzwater, son of James Wellington Fitzwater and Goldie "Goldia" McKinney, on June 23, 1997 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S8858] Wallace & Wallace Inc. Funeral Chapels, online www.wallaceandwallacefh.com, From the Dorothy Louise Pitsenbarger Berry Campbell Fitzwater obituary.

Rovel Consentino1,2,3

F, b. June 13, 1930, d. November 1, 1995
     Rovel Consentino was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 233-44-1567.4 She was born on June 13, 1930 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 As of circa 1947,her married name was Fitzwater.1 She married Wilbert Ray Fitzwater, son of James Wellington Fitzwater and Goldie "Goldia" McKinney, circa 1947.1,3 Rovel Consentino died on November 1, 1995 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 65.4,3 She OAK HILL — Rovel C. Fitzwater, 65, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at her home following a long illness. Born June 13, 1930, at Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late John Cosentino and Maria Guzzi Cosentino. Mrs. Fitzwater was a sales clerk for Semet Solvy Company Store. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Wilbert Ray Fitzwater; two daughters, Julia Ann (Judy) Daniels and Cynthia Jo (Cindy) Fitzwater, both of Oak Hill; a son-in-law, Ira Daniels of Oak Hill; a grandson, Anthony (Tony) Daniels of Oak Hill; four sisters, Josephine Doyle of San Francisco, Calif., Mary Henderson of Oak Hill, Katherine Jones of Berea, Ohio, and Rosa Capps of Ravenswood; three brothers, John Aiello of Smithers, Roy (Mule) Aiello of Fort Worth, Tex., and Frank Cosentino of Jenson Beach. Fla. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park. on November 4, 1995.3

Family

Wilbert Ray Fitzwater b. June 8, 1929, d. January 22, 2004
Marriage*She married Wilbert Ray Fitzwater, son of James Wellington Fitzwater and Goldie "Goldia" McKinney, circa 1947.1,3 
Children
  • Julia Ann "Judy" Fitzwater1,3,5
  • Cynthia Jo "Cindy Jo" Fitzwater1,3,5

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wilbert Ray Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Rovel C. Fitzwater obituary in the Nov 4, 1995 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater1,2

M, b. January 18, 1935, d. June 27, 2010
FatherJames Wellington Fitzwater3,4,1,5,6 b. May 18, 1899, d. June 18, 1970
MotherGoldie "Goldia" McKinney3,4,1,5,6 b. May 15, 1911, d. May, 1977
     Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 18, 1935 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,7,2 He married Virginia Rose Dent on December 10, 1955 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,8,6 Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater died on June 27, 2010 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.1,7,2 He FAYETTEVILLE — Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater, 75, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on January 18, 1935, in Herndon, he was the son of the late James W. and Goldie McKinney Fitzwater. Mr. Fitzwater was a 43-year member of Fayetteville First Church of God. He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Rose Dent Fitzwater, on October 27, 2009; two brothers, Jonnie and Ray Fitzwater. Survivors include his children, William Ray "Bill" Fitzwater and wife, Dorinda Joyce, of Oak Hill, Debra Kaye Frye and husband, Raymond Lewis, of Fayetteville, and John Franklin Fitzwater and wife, Lori Lynn, of Oak Hill; grandchildren, William Ray Fitzwater Jr. and wife, Stacey, Christopher Michael Fitzwater and wife, Christina, Jessica Elaine Fitzwater, Amber Dawn Frye, Ashley Michele Fitzwater, Britney Nocole Fitzwater, and Cassidy Dawn Fitzwater; great-grandchildren, Madison Rayne Fitzwater and Dakota Lee Fitzwater; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville, with Pastor Russell Hayes and Layman Michael Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral on Thursday. on June 29, 2010.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 222, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Virginia Rose Dent b. May 29, 1936, d. October 27, 2009
Marriage*Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater married Virginia Rose Dent on December 10, 1955 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,8,6 
Children
  • William Ray "Bill" Fitzwater1,8,9
  • Debra Kaye Fitzwater1,8,9
  • John Franklin Fitzwater1,8,9

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Oscar Thurman Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  2. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wilbert Ray Fitzwater obituary in the Jan 24, 2004 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the James Wellington Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 19, 1970 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Dent marriage record.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Rose Dent Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 30, 2009 edition.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.