Barbara Louise "Bobbi" Shepherd1,2

F, b. July 29, 1947, d. September 30, 2016
     Barbara Louise "Bobbi" Shepherd was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,2 She Barbara Shepherd (Bobbie) Martin, 69 of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 30th, 2016. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on July 29th, 1947, and was the daughter of the late James Wesley and Jocell Garnett (Jody) Shrader Shepherd. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 43 years, William Wayne (Bill) Martin. Bobbie dedicated her life to Christ at a very young age. For many years, Bobbie served as a faithful member of Kathleen Memorial United Methodist Church on Wolf Creek, and was an active member of the Wolf Creek Ruritan Club. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, she will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Christie Martin Sowers and her husband, Bennett Sowers, III of Narrows, and Cherie Martin Fenne and her husband, William Fenne of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren, Adrienne Sowers and her partner Lindsey Offnick, Jordan Sowers, Cameron Sowers, and Taylor Sowers, and Katelynn Fenne, Billy Fenne, and Abby Fenne; a great-granddaughter, Hayden Offnick; two brothers, Jerry Shepherd and wife Patty of Tennessee, Eddie Shepherd and wife Heida of North Carolina; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.2 She was born on July 29, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of April 10, 1966,her married name was Martin.1 She married William Wayne "Bill" Martin, son of William Deward "Dewey" Martin and Dorothy Irene Evans, on April 10, 1966 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2 Barbara Louise "Bobbi" Shepherd died on September 30, 2016 at Virginia at age 69.2

Family

William Wayne "Bill" Martin b. March 29, 1944, d. April 3, 2009
Marriage*She married William Wayne "Bill" Martin, son of William Deward "Dewey" Martin and Dorothy Irene Evans, on April 10, 1966 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2 
Children
  • Christie Jo Martin5,6,4,2,1
  • Cheri Leigh Martin5,6,4,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S8581] Riffe's Funeral Service, online www.riffefuneralservice.com, From the Barbara Shepherd Martin obituary.
  3. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles 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&GSsr=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  4. [S8581] Riffe's Funeral Service, online www.riffefuneralservice.com, From the William Wayne Martin obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Deward Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 1990 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Evans Martin obituary in the Mar 29, 1993 edition.

Maggie Gertrude Hutchinson1,2

F, b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     Maggie Gertrude Hutchinson was buried at Davis Cemetery (also known as McClaugherty Cemetery), Giles Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 16, 1890 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.2 As of January 17, 1912,her married name was Martin.1 She married John Pete "Peter" Martin, son of Daniel Tazwell "Dan" Martin and Thelma Margaret Terry, on January 17, 1912 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 Maggie Gertrude Hutchinson died on May 11, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 64.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 310, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 103, District 36-7, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia5

Family

John Pete "Peter" Martin b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
Marriage*Maggie Gertrude Hutchinson married John Pete "Peter" Martin, son of Daniel Tazwell "Dan" Martin and Thelma Margaret Terry, on January 17, 1912 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Winfred Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 4, 1912, d. December 1, 1967
FatherJohn Pete "Peter" Martin1,2,3,5,6 b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
MotherMaggie Gertrude Hutchinson1,2,3,5,6 b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     James Winfred Martin was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 4, 1912 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.3,6,7 He married Mary Cora Green on June 20, 1935 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4,8,5 James Winfred Martin died on December 1, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 55.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 310, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 229, District 36-8, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Railroad track laborer9

Family

Mary Cora Green b. October 11, 1920, d. February 27, 2004
Marriage*James Winfred Martin married Mary Cora Green on June 20, 1935 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Green Martin obituary in the Feb 28, 2004 edition.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [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.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Marie Martin Elmore obituary in the Oct 13, 2005 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Jackson Martin obituary in the Dec 27, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Silven Ray Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 14, 1914, d. March 16, 1980
FatherJohn Pete "Peter" Martin1,8,3,4,5 b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
MotherMaggie Gertrude Hutchinson1,8,3,4,5 b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6223.2 Silven Ray Martin was buried at Davis Cemetery (also known as McClaugherty Cemetery), Giles Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 14, 1914 at Curve, Giles Co., Virginia.5,4,6,2 He married Ethel Marie Wickline, daughter of Paul Arden Wickline and Nannie Magnolia McDaniel, on August 23, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,5,7 Silven Ray Martin died on March 16, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 65.2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 310, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 103, District 36-7, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Public works laborer3

Family

Ethel Marie Wickline b. May 8, 1925, d. March 1, 1997
Marriage*Silven Ray Martin married Ethel Marie Wickline, daughter of Paul Arden Wickline and Nannie Magnolia McDaniel, on August 23, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,5,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Marie Collins obituary in the Mar 4, 1997 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Ray Martin obituary in the Mar 17, 1997 edition.

William Cecil Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. August 5, 1916, d. July 1, 1939
FatherJohn Pete "Peter" Martin1,2,4 b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
MotherMaggie Gertrude Hutchinson1,2,4 b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     William Cecil Martin was buried at Davis Cemetery (also known as McClaugherty Cemetery), Giles Co., Virginia.4 He was born on August 5, 1916 at Giles Co., Virginia.3 He died on July 1, 1939 at Bluff City, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 22; Comitted suicide on railroad tracks.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 310, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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.

John Pete Martin Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. August 29, 1919, d. January 19, 1982
FatherJohn Pete "Peter" Martin1,2,3,4,7,9 b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
MotherMaggie Gertrude Hutchinson1,2,3,4,7,9 b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6467.10 John Pete Martin Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on August 29, 1919 at Kimballton, Giles Co., Virginia.4,6,11,10,9 He married Virginia Irene Martin on September 23, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.7 John Pete Martin Jr. and Virginia Irene Martin were divorced on December 10, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 John Pete Martin Jr. died on January 19, 1982 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.4,5 He Mr. John Pete Martin, Jr., age 62, of Route 1, Catawba, died Tuesday. He is survived one brother, Vivian Martin, Catawba. Burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 21, 1982.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 310, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 103, District 36-7, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia3

Family

Virginia Irene Martin b. August 9, 1932, d. November 1, 2020
Marriage*John Pete Martin Jr. married Virginia Irene Martin on September 23, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* John Pete Martin Jr. and Virginia Irene Martin were divorced on December 10, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Pete Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jan 21, 1982 edition.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [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.

Harry Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. October 9, 1922
FatherJohn Pete "Peter" Martin1,2 b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
MotherMaggie Gertrude Hutchinson1,2 b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     Harry Martin was born on October 9, 1922 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 103, District 36-7, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia2

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.

Randolph Martin1,2

M, b. January 13, 1925, d. October 20, 1930
FatherJohn Pete "Peter" Martin1,2 b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
MotherMaggie Gertrude Hutchinson1,2 b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     Randolph Martin was born on January 13, 1925 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 He died on October 20, 1930 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 5.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Vivien Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. June 1, 1928, d. November 11, 1992
FatherJohn Pete "Peter" Martin5,6,1,7,3 b. May 9, 1890, d. June 24, 1960
MotherMaggie Gertrude Hutchinson5,6,1,7,3 b. October 16, 1890, d. May 11, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 223-30-2561.1 Vivien Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,3 He was born on June 1, 1928 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8,1,9,10 He married Janice Iritta Hartless on September 13, 1953 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.7 Vivien Martin died on November 11, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,2,3,4 He MARTIN, Vivien, 64, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, November 11, 1992. He was retired from Virginia Tech Food Service Department with 22 years of service. Surviving are several close friends, Vickie and Howard Morris, Christiansburg, Margaret and Mary Evans, Grace Cromer, Dorothy Alls, Bud Cromer, Johnny Slusser and family, all of Blacksburg. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on November 12, 1992.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 138, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 103, District 36-7, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia6

Family

Janice Iritta Hartless b. March 19, 1937, d. December 25, 2005
Marriage*Vivien Martin married Janice Iritta Hartless on September 13, 1953 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery 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&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivien Martin obituary in the Nov 12, 1992 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  10. [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.

Everett Hansford Terry1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 26, 1897, d. November 6, 1976
FatherCharles Henry Terry6,1,3,4,7,8,9,10 b. March 14, 1875, d. January 10, 1947
MotherLaura Lee Shively6,1,3,4,7,8,9,10 b. October 29, 1879, d. August 3, 1955
     Everett Hansford Terry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3891.11 He was born on September 26, 1897 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1898.2,11,3,5 He married Sallie Banks Lovell on February 14, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,12 Everett Hansford Terry married Addie Childress on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Everett Hansford Terry and Addie Childress were divorced on September 2, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 Everett Hansford Terry died on November 6, 1976 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 79.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 324, District 30, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 206, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 113, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia14
1930Dwelling 190, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia15
1940Dwelling 45, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1920Creamery company driver14
1930Creamery foreman15
1940Creamery plant supervisor16

Family 1

Sallie Banks Lovell b. April 20, 1898, d. September 17, 1947
Marriage*Everett Hansford Terry married Sallie Banks Lovell on February 14, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,12 
Children

Family 2

Addie Childress b. November 2, 1893, d. November 16, 1970
Marriage*Everett Hansford Terry married Addie Childress on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Everett Hansford Terry and Addie Childress were divorced on September 2, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Henry Terry obituary in the Jan 11, 1947 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Shively Terry obituary in the Aug 4, 1955 edition.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Posie Lester Terry obituary in the Nov 20, 1945 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sallie B. Terry obituary in the Sep 18, 1947 edition.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Edward Terry, Sr. obituary in the Jan 10, 1967 edition.
  18. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Minnie Ocie Terry1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 14, 1899, d. November 4, 1971
FatherCharles Henry Terry1,2,7,3,4,5 b. March 14, 1875, d. January 10, 1947
MotherLaura Lee Shively1,2,7,3,4,5 b. October 29, 1879, d. August 3, 1955
     Minnie Ocie Terry was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,8,6 She was born on July 14, 1899 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of August 8, 1920,her married name was Via.5 She married Rufus Lemon Via Sr. on August 8, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 Minnie Ocie Terry died on November 4, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.4,6 She Mrs. Minnie Ocie Via, age 72, of Route 2, Boones Mill, Va., passed away in a Roanoke hospital Thursday night. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church for 25 years. Surviving are her husband, Rufus L. Via, Sr; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Marie Shepherd, Boones Mill and Mrs. Doris Ellen Donahue, Greensboro, N.C; and four sons, Rufus L. Via, Jr., Roanoke, Va., Charles Wayne Via, Roanoke, Wiley Alexander Via, Waynesboro, Va., and Ray Rosley Via, Blue Ridge, Va; one sister Mrs. Frances Terry Deweese, Roanoke; four brothers, Everett H. Terry, Catawba, Va., Melvin M. Terry, Richmond, Va., Elvin E. Terry, Norfolk, Va., and Murphy A. Terry, Fincastle, Va; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Interment in Franklin Memorial Park. on November 7, 1971.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 324, District 30, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 206, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 479, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 161, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 224, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Rufus Lemon Via Sr. b. November 24, 1898, d. November 27, 1975
Marriage*Minnie Ocie Terry married Rufus Lemon Via Sr. on August 8, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Ocie Via obituary in the Nov 7, 1971 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Via Shephard obituary in the Oct 25, 1999 edition.

Melvin Morris Terry1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 2, 1902, d. January 3, 1974
FatherCharles Henry Terry1,7,8,3,6,9,10,11 b. March 14, 1875, d. January 10, 1947
MotherLaura Lee Shively1,7,8,3,6,9,10,11 b. October 29, 1879, d. August 3, 1955
     Melvin Morris Terry was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.8,5,12 He was born on July 2, 1902 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,3,13,6,14 He married Annie Mozella Swartz on June 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Melvin Morris Terry and Annie Mozella Swartz were divorced on December 5, 1940 at Virginia.4 Melvin Morris Terry married Kathryn Louise Morgan on June 6, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,15 Melvin Morris Terry married Norma Bekemeier on June 29, 1951 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 Melvin Morris Terry died on January 3, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 71.8,14 He Melvin Maurice Terry, age 71, of 301 N. Mulberry St. died 1974. is survived by his wife, Mrs. Norma Hughes Terry; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Deyerle, Mrs. Janelle H. Wagner; four sons, Luther E., William M. Terry, Jack Conrad, and Douglas Hughes; one sister, Mrs. Francis T. Via; two brothers, Everett H. and Murphy A. Terry; twenty-two grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Terry retired from Virginia Dairy Company in 1967. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on January 4, 1974.12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 206, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 479, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 446, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia16
1940Dwelling 359, District 93-13, Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1920Laundry driver7
1930Creamery bottle maker16
1940Dairy deliveryman17

Family 1

Annie Mozella Swartz b. May 11, 1903, d. June 25, 1984
Marriage*Melvin Morris Terry married Annie Mozella Swartz on June 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Melvin Morris Terry and Annie Mozella Swartz were divorced on December 5, 1940 at Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Kathryn Louise Morgan b. September 21, 1902, d. May 10, 1949
Marriage*Melvin Morris Terry married Kathryn Louise Morgan on June 6, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,15 

Family 3

Norma Bekemeier b. June 22, 1902, d. March 9, 1987
Marriage*Melvin Morris Terry married Norma Bekemeier on June 29, 1951 at Martinsville, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Terry Deyerle obituary in the Aug 10, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Henry Terry obituary in the Jan 11, 1947 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Shively Terry obituary in the Aug 4, 1955 edition.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Posie Lester Terry obituary in the Nov 20, 1945 edition.
  12. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Melvin Maurice Terry obituary in the Jan 4, 1974 edition.
  13. [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.
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S14696] Portsmouth Star, The, From the Kathryn Louise Terry obituary in the May 10, 1949 edition.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elvin Eldridge Terry1,2,3,4

M, b. January 24, 1907, d. May 18, 1973
FatherCharles Henry Terry1,2,3,5,6,7,8 b. March 14, 1875, d. January 10, 1947
MotherLaura Lee Shively1,2,3,5,6,7,8 b. October 29, 1879, d. August 3, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3799.9 Elvin Eldridge Terry was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.3,10 He was born on January 24, 1907 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,3,10,4 He married Gladys Virginia Hickman on January 15, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,11,7 Elvin Eldridge Terry died on May 18, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 66.9,3,10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 206, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 479, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 117, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 76, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Creamery driver12
1940Truck driver13

Family

Gladys Virginia Hickman b. March 4, 1906, d. December 31, 1993
Marriage*Elvin Eldridge Terry married Gladys Virginia Hickman on January 15, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Henry Terry obituary in the Jan 11, 1947 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Shively Terry obituary in the Aug 4, 1955 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Posie Lester Terry obituary in the Nov 20, 1945 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2268] Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, 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=281&GRid=24248809&CRid=51947&df=all&
  11. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Gladys V. Terry obituary in the Jun 9, 1991 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Jeanne Terry Pierce obituary in the Jan 15, 2010 edition.
  16. [S14696] Portsmouth Star, The, From the Donald Eldridge Terry obituary in the Jul 20, 1954 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Posie Lester Terry1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 11, 1911, d. November 19, 1945
FatherCharles Henry Terry1,2,3,5,6 b. March 14, 1875, d. January 10, 1947
MotherLaura Lee Shively1,2,3,5,6 b. October 29, 1879, d. August 3, 1955
     Posie Lester Terry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,7 He was born on July 11, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,7,4 He married Elma Mae Turner on November 20, 1930 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.6 Posie Lester Terry died on November 19, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.3,7,5 He A verdict of suicide was given today by Dr. Charles M. Irvin, city coroner, in the death of Posie Lester Terry, 34, who found unconscious at 4:55 p.m. yesterday in a rear room of his home, 1009 Cedar Ave., S. E., with a bullet wound his head. He died at 10:40 last night in Lewis-Gale hospital. Investigating police said Terry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Terry, ran into the room after hearing a shot fired and found him lying on the floor. A .22 caliber target pistol, from which one cartridge was missing, was lying between his legs, they said. The remainder of the cylinder was loaded. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Mrs. Alma Mae Terry; a son, P. L. Terry, Jr; a daughter, Joyce Ann Terry; four brothers, E. H. Terry, Roanoke; M. M. Terry, North Tazewell; E. E. Terry, Norfolk, and M. A. Terry, U. S. Army overseas; and two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Via, Boones Mill, and Miss Frances Terry, Roanoke. on November 20, 1945.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 129, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 176, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Steam laundry truck driver2
1940Truck driver8

Family

Elma Mae Turner b. May 28, 1915, d. May 10, 1997
Marriage*Posie Lester Terry married Elma Mae Turner on November 20, 1930 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Posie Lester Terry obituary in the Nov 20, 1945 edition.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [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&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Terry Yetter obituary in the Sep 5, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Murphy Alton Terry1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 2, 1913, d. April 10, 1980
FatherCharles Henry Terry1,9,3,4,5,10,11,12,13 b. March 14, 1875, d. January 10, 1947
MotherLaura Lee Shively1,9,3,4,5,10,11,12,13 b. October 29, 1879, d. August 3, 1955
     Murphy Alton Terry was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,6,7 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3792.14 He married Blanche N. Smith.15 Murphy Alton Terry was born on October 2, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.14,3,5,6,7,8,13 He married Ruth Evangeline Ferguson on May 20, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,16 Murphy Alton Terry and Ruth Evangeline Ferguson were divorced on February 8, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.17 Murphy Alton Terry died on April 10, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.14,5,6,7,18

Census Records

1920Dwelling 479, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 129, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 188, District 119-39, Roanoke, Virginia19

Occupation

1940Dairy shipping clerk19

Family 1

Blanche N. Smith b. October 22, 1909, d. March 17, 2005
Marriage*Murphy Alton Terry married Blanche N. Smith.15 

Family 2

Ruth Evangeline Ferguson b. December 19, 1912, d. September 2, 2003
Marriage*Murphy Alton Terry married Ruth Evangeline Ferguson on May 20, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,16 
Divorce* Murphy Alton Terry and Ruth Evangeline Ferguson were divorced on February 8, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.17 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1427] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [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.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Henry Terry obituary in the Jan 11, 1947 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Shively Terry obituary in the Aug 4, 1955 edition.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Posie Lester Terry obituary in the Nov 20, 1945 edition.
  13. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blanche N. Terry obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth F. Terry Goad obituary in the Sep 5, 2003 edition.
  17. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  18. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  19. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Braxton Terry obituary in the Apr 6, 2017 edition.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Alton Terry obituary in the Nov 9, 1997 edition.

Frances Earline Terry1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 3, 1924, d. March 15, 1995
FatherCharles Henry Terry1,2,3,6,7 b. March 14, 1875, d. January 10, 1947
MotherLaura Lee Shively1,2,3,6,7 b. October 29, 1879, d. August 3, 1955
     Frances Earline Terry was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,7 She was born on July 3, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,9,7 As of August 10, 1941,her married name was Turner.3 She married Norris Albert Turner on August 10, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Frances Earline Terry and Norris Albert Turner were divorced on December 4, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 As of June 4, 1946,her married name was DeWeese.3 Frances Earline Terry married Willard Preston DeWeese, son of Trigg Preston DeWeese and Laura Ellie Bowles, on June 4, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,10 As of October 28, 1972,her married name was Via.3 Frances Earline Terry married Rufus Lemon Via Sr. on October 28, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 As of July 5, 1979,her married name was Edwards.3 Frances Earline Terry married Taylor Monroe Edwards Jr. on July 5, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Frances Earline Terry and Taylor Monroe Edwards Jr. were divorced on July 22, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Frances Earline Terry died on March 15, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.8,9,7 She EDWARDS, Frances DeWeese, 70, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 1995. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon D. and Ronald Jeter, Roanoke, Shirley D. and Gary Hale, Roanoke, Nancy D. and Larry Graham, Roanoke, Joyce D. and Harry Hale, Eagle Rock, Rita D. and James Poda, Vinton; also 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of special nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 17, 1995.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 117, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family 1

Norris Albert Turner b. April 8, 1920, d. July 23, 2012
Marriage*Frances Earline Terry married Norris Albert Turner on August 10, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Frances Earline Terry and Norris Albert Turner were divorced on December 4, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Family 2

Willard Preston DeWeese b. September 18, 1918, d. September 26, 1970
Marriage*Frances Earline Terry married Willard Preston DeWeese, son of Trigg Preston DeWeese and Laura Ellie Bowles, on June 4, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,10 
Children
  • Sharon Laura DeWeese8,3
  • Shirley Gale DeWeese8
  • Nancy Shirlene DeWeese8,10
  • Joyce Colleen DeWeese3,8,10
  • Rita Sue DeWeese8,3,10

Family 3

Rufus Lemon Via Sr. b. November 24, 1898, d. November 27, 1975
Marriage*Frances Earline Terry married Rufus Lemon Via Sr. on October 28, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Family 4

Taylor Monroe Edwards Jr. b. December 5, 1924, d. November 21, 1993
Marriage*Frances Earline Terry married Taylor Monroe Edwards Jr. on July 5, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Frances Earline Terry and Taylor Monroe Edwards Jr. were divorced on July 22, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Posie Lester Terry obituary in the Nov 20, 1945 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances DeWeese Edwards obituary in the Mar 17, 1995 edition.
  9. [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&
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Preston DeWeese obituary in the Sep 27, 1970 edition.

Sallie Banks Lovell1,2,3

F, b. April 20, 1898, d. September 17, 1947
     Sallie Banks Lovell was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 She was born on April 20, 1898 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 As of February 14, 1917,her married name was Terry.2 She married Everett Hansford Terry, son of Charles Henry Terry and Laura Lee Shively, on February 14, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Sallie Banks Lovell died on September 17, 1947 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.1,3 She Mrs. Sallie B. Terry, 49, died yesterday afternoon at the home son, Clarence E. Terry, route 8. Surviving are her husband, E. H. Terry; two sons, C. E. and E. H. Terry, Jr., Roanoke; a daughter, Mrs. Irving Sharpe, Roanoke; five brothers, G. G. and C. A. Lovell, Roanoke; W. W. and A. L. Lovell, Woodstown, N. J; J. E. Lovell, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. B. B. Hammond and Mrs. W. G. Ingram, Roanoke; and Mrs. F. L. Vest, Baltimore; and her mother, Mrs. Betty B. Lovell, Roanoke. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. on September 18, 1947.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 113, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 190, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 45, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Everett Hansford Terry b. September 26, 1897, d. November 6, 1976
Marriage*Sallie Banks Lovell married Everett Hansford Terry, son of Charles Henry Terry and Laura Lee Shively, on February 14, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sallie B. Terry obituary in the Sep 18, 1947 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clarence Edward Terry Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 2, 1918, d. January 8, 1967
FatherEverett Hansford Terry1,2,5,8,7 b. September 26, 1897, d. November 6, 1976
MotherSallie Banks Lovell1,2,5,8 b. April 20, 1898, d. September 17, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3882.9 Clarence Edward Terry Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, Los Angeles Co., California.6 He married Peggie Unknown.10 Clarence Edward Terry Sr. was born on January 2, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,11,9,4 He married Margaret Io "Bubbles" Franklin on February 7, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5 Clarence Edward Terry Sr. and Margaret Io "Bubbles" Franklin were divorced on July 28, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.12 Clarence Edward Terry Sr. Clarence Edward Terry Sr. formerly of Roanoke, died| Sunday at his home in Claremont, Calif. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Clarence Terry Jr. and William Arnold Terry, Claremont; his father, E. H. Terry, Roanoke; sister, Mrs. George G. Murrell Jr., Roanoke; brother, E. H. Terry Jr., Newport News. on January 10, 1957.7 He died on January 8, 1967 at Claremont, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 49.11,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 113, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 190, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 197, District 69-15C, Miami, Dade Co., Florida13

Occupation

1940Ice cream company mixer13

Family 1

Margaret Io "Bubbles" Franklin b. December 8, 1922
Marriage*Clarence Edward Terry Sr. married Margaret Io "Bubbles" Franklin on February 7, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Clarence Edward Terry Sr. and Margaret Io "Bubbles" Franklin were divorced on July 28, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.12 

Family 2

Peggie Unknown
Marriage*Clarence Edward Terry Sr. married Peggie Unknown.10 
Children
  • Clarence Edward Terry Jr.7
  • William Arnold Terry7,3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3445] Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), Los Angeles Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Edward Terry, Sr. obituary in the Jan 10, 1967 edition.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sallie B. Terry obituary in the Sep 18, 1947 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Edna Terry1,2,3,4

F, b. December 29, 1919, d. July 15, 1977
FatherEverett Hansford Terry5,1,6,3,4 b. September 26, 1897, d. November 6, 1976
MotherSallie Banks Lovell5,1,6,3,4 b. April 20, 1898, d. September 17, 1947
     Her Social Security Number was 230-09-8357.7 Margaret Edna Terry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8 She and Marvin Eslie Altizer were divorced.4 Margaret Edna Terry was born on December 29, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,2,3 As of July 2, 1938,her married name was Sharp.4 She married William Irving Sharp on July 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Margaret Edna Terry and William Irving Sharp were divorced on April 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 As of September 30, 1949,her married name was Altizer.4 Margaret Edna Terry married Marvin Eslie Altizer on September 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 As of June 1, 1957,her married name was Hudgins.4 Margaret Edna Terry married Paul Osborne Hudgins on June 1, 1957 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.4 Margaret Edna Terry and Paul Osborne Hudgins were divorced on September 2, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 As of January 3, 1959,her married name was Murrell.6 Margaret Edna Terry married George Garland Murrell Sr. on January 3, 1959 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.6,10,8 Margaret Edna Terry died on July 15, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.3,8 She Mrs. Margaret Terry Murrell, age 57, of 6405 Peters Creek Rd., N.W., died Friday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, George G. Murrell, Sr; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Sharp Harth, Salem; Mrs. Peggy Sharp Mills, Roanoke; Mrs. Virginia Sharp Givens, New Castle; Mrs. Billie Sharp Frost, Toano, Va; three stepsons, George G. Murrell, Jr., Atlanta, Ga; Albert C. Murrell, Atlanta, Ga; David L. Murrell, Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; one brother, Everett H. Terry, Jr., Newport News. Burial will be in Sherwood. on July 17, 1977.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 113, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 190, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 65, District 81-9, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

William Irving Sharp b. November 18, 1915, d. November 25, 1993
Marriage*Margaret Edna Terry married William Irving Sharp on July 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Margaret Edna Terry and William Irving Sharp were divorced on April 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Marvin Eslie Altizer b. November 2, 1924, d. July 27, 1995
Divorce*Margaret Edna Terry and Marvin Eslie Altizer were divorced.4 
Marriage* Margaret Edna Terry married Marvin Eslie Altizer on September 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Family 3

Paul Osborne Hudgins b. January 5, 1930, d. January 22, 2015
Marriage*Margaret Edna Terry married Paul Osborne Hudgins on June 1, 1957 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Margaret Edna Terry and Paul Osborne Hudgins were divorced on September 2, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 

Family 4

George Garland Murrell Sr. b. August 5, 1915, d. October 31, 2002
Marriage*Margaret Edna Terry married George Garland Murrell Sr. on January 3, 1959 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.6,10,8 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Terry Murrell obituary in the Jul 17, 1977 edition.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George G. Murrell, Sr. obituary in the Nov 2, 2002 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Margaret Sharp Mills obituary.

Everett Hansford Terry Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 1, 1921, d. December 30, 1998
FatherEverett Hansford Terry1,6,2,7,8,9,4 b. September 26, 1897, d. November 6, 1976
MotherSallie Banks Lovell1,6,2,7,8,4 b. April 20, 1898, d. September 17, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 230-09-8856.10 Everett Hansford Terry Jr. was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.11,12,4 He was born on April 1, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,12,5,4 He married Thelma Jean Meadors on October 23, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,7,13 Everett Hansford Terry Jr. died on December 30, 1998 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 77.10,11,4,12 He TERRY, Everett H. Jr., 77, of Newport News, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998. He was a native of Roanoke and had been a resident of Newport News most of his life. He retired from the C&O Railroad as a conductor after more than 40 years, where he served as secretary/treasurer for United Transportation Union. He was also an Army veteran of WWII and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Terry was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Ann Terry Kirk. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Jean Terry; his daughter, Carolyn Terry of Blackstone; two sons, Steven E. Terry of Columbia, S.C., and Donald Lee Terry of Yorktown; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. on January 2, 1999.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 190, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 45, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Thelma Jean Meadors b. May 29, 1925, d. July 28, 2010
Marriage*Everett Hansford Terry Jr. married Thelma Jean Meadors on October 23, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,7,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [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.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sallie B. Terry obituary in the Sep 18, 1947 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Edward Terry, Sr. obituary in the Jan 10, 1967 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Everett H. Terry, Jr., obituary in the Jan 2, 1999 edition.
  12. [S4600] Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thelma Jean Terry obituary in the Jul 30, 2010 edition.
  14. [S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Ann Terry Kirk obituary in the Aug 24, 1998 edition.

Thelma Jean Meadors1,2,3

F, b. May 29, 1925, d. July 28, 2010
     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-3186.4 Thelma Jean Meadors was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.2,5 She was born on May 29, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5,3 As of October 23, 1942,her married name was Terry.1 She married Everett Hansford Terry Jr., son of Everett Hansford Terry and Sallie Banks Lovell, on October 23, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2 Thelma Jean Meadors died on July 28, 2010 at age 85.4,5 She Thelma Jean Terry, 85, died on July 28, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lake Meadors. She was predeceased by her husband, Everett Hansford Terry; and daughter, Judy Terry Kirk; sisters, Hazel Hill, Pearl Wells, Patricia Kelly; and brother, Robert Meadors Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Terry; and sons, Donald Terry and Steven Terry. She leaves 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, Newport News, Va. A graveside service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Va., Saturday, July 31, at 1 p.m. on July 30, 2010.2

Family

Everett Hansford Terry Jr. b. April 1, 1921, d. December 30, 1998
Marriage*She married Everett Hansford Terry Jr., son of Everett Hansford Terry and Sallie Banks Lovell, on October 23, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thelma Jean Terry obituary in the Jul 30, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4600] Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Everett H. Terry, Jr., obituary in the Jan 2, 1999 edition.
  7. [S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Ann Terry Kirk obituary in the Aug 24, 1998 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Judy Ann Terry1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. August 27, 1944, d. August 21, 1998
FatherEverett Hansford Terry Jr.1,8,2,4,7 b. April 1, 1921, d. December 30, 1998
MotherThelma Jean Meadors1,8,2,4,7 b. May 29, 1925, d. July 28, 2010
     Judy Ann Terry was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.2,6,7 She was born on August 27, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5,6,7 As of December 16, 1961,her married name was Kirk.4 She married Melvin Lawrence Kirk on December 16, 1961 at Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.4 Judy Ann Terry and Melvin Lawrence Kirk were divorced on March 12, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 Judy Ann Terry died on August 21, 1998 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 53.7,2,6 She Judy Ann Terry Kirk, 53, a native of Roanoke and a Newport News resident for most of her life, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Lawrence Kirk, and his wife, Shelly; her parents, Everett H. Terry Jr. and Thelma M. Terry; a sister, Carolyn Terry; two brothers, Steven E. Terry and Donald Lee Terry; a grandson, Justin Uzzell; and her longtime companion, Lewis R. Moore. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. on August 24, 1998.2

Family

Melvin Lawrence Kirk b. September 24, 1937, d. February 27, 2013
Marriage*She married Melvin Lawrence Kirk on December 16, 1961 at Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Judy Ann Terry and Melvin Lawrence Kirk were divorced on March 12, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Jeffrey Lawrence Kirk2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Everett H. Terry, Jr., obituary in the Jan 2, 1999 edition.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Ann Terry Kirk obituary in the Aug 24, 1998 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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S4600] Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thelma Jean Terry obituary in the Jul 30, 2010 edition.

Melvin Lawrence Kirk1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 24, 1937, d. February 27, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 228-48-4244.6 Melvin Lawrence Kirk was born on September 24, 1937 at Lunenburg Co., Virginia.2,4,6,5 He married Judy Ann Terry, daughter of Everett Hansford Terry Jr. and Thelma Jean Meadors, on December 16, 1961 at Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.1 Melvin Lawrence Kirk and Judy Ann Terry were divorced on March 12, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2 Melvin Lawrence Kirk died on February 27, 2013 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 75.3,6,7 He KIRK, Melvin, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; son, Jeffrey (Shelly); sisters, Ruth Anne and Frances; three stepdaughters, four grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Buffet. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and was an avid fisherman. on March 3, 2013.7

Family

Judy Ann Terry b. August 27, 1944, d. August 21, 1998
Marriage*He married Judy Ann Terry, daughter of Everett Hansford Terry Jr. and Thelma Jean Meadors, on December 16, 1961 at Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Melvin Lawrence Kirk and Judy Ann Terry were divorced on March 12, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Jeffrey Lawrence Kirk7

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Melvin Kirk obituary in the Mar 3, 2013 edition.