Louis Ross "Punky" Showalter1,2,3,4

M, b. July 9, 1937, d. February 15, 2014
FatherCharles Paul "Charlie" "Charley" Showalter5,1,3 b. 1914, d. January 5, 1957
MotherEdith Mae Helmintoller5,1,3 b. February 9, 1920, d. July 1, 1975
     Louis Ross "Punky" Showalter was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 225-40-1333.6 He was born on July 9, 1937 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3 He married Vera Catherine Martin on June 24, 1956 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,3,7 Louis Ross "Punky" Showalter died on February 15, 2014 at Virginia at age 76.6,1 He Louis Ross (Punky) Showalter, 76, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. Louis was born in Iron Gate, on July 9, 1937. He was the son of the late Charlie Paul and Edith Mae Helmintoller Showalter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Vera Catherine Martin Showalter and by a brother, Charlie Paul Showalter Jr. Louis was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway with 32 years of service, completing the last ten years as a Supervisor of Communications. He also served four years in the United States Navy. Louis was a long time member of the First Church of God in Roanoke. Louis helped coach little league ball in the North Roanoke recreation league and was also a Cub Scout Leader in Salem and bus driver for the Sounds of Joy. The past few years he has spent countless hours working as a volunteer for the Fincastle Library. Most of his work consisted of typing records for the genealogy section. Louis also enjoyed singing with the community choir in Iron Gate. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Mae Pannell and her husband Randy; two sons, Louis Ross Showalter II, Wesley Showalter and his wife Tina; four grandchildren, Troy Pannell, Megan Hammarback and her husband Lee, Robert Louis Pannell and his wife Ashley and Andersen G. Showalter; one great-grandchild, Bauer Hammarback; two brothers, Gary Leon Showalter and his wife Barbara and Eddie Cole; a sister, Bonnie Mae Perry and her husband Mike; dear companion, Jane "Frosty" Webb; numerous nephews; and nieces. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 or Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 1510, Ranson, W.Va. 245438-4510. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ian Kyle officiating. Military honors by the Roanoke Valley Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. on February 17, 2014.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 106, District 3-3, Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Family

Vera Catherine Martin b. January 10, 1937, d. May 1, 2012
Marriage*Louis Ross "Punky" Showalter married Vera Catherine Martin on June 24, 1956 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,3,7 
Children
  • Janet Mae Showalter1,7,3
  • Louis Ross Showalter II1,7,3
  • Wesley Joe Showalter1,7,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louis Ross Showalter obituary in the Feb 17, 2014 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4326] Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Catherine Martin Showalter obituary in the May 2, 2012 edition.

Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little1,2

F, b. August 4, 1905, d. November 2, 1964
     Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little was born on August 4, 1905 at Maryland.2 As of October 26, 1926,her married name was Conner.1,2 She married William Clyde Conner, son of Kyle Kurtis Conner and Ida Belle Sarver, on October 26, 1926.1,2 Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little died on November 2, 1964 at New Jersey at age 59.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 3, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 494, District 18-66, South Bound Brook, Somerset Co., New Jersey3

Occupation

1940Factory assembly worker3

Family

William Clyde Conner
Marriage*Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little married William Clyde Conner, son of Kyle Kurtis Conner and Ida Belle Sarver, on October 26, 1926.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1496] David Reis, "Information on Conner Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 5 and 18, 2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

David Kyle Conner1

M, b. February 5, 1928, d. May 18, 1997
FatherWilliam Clyde Conner2
MotherCharlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Little2,1 b. August 4, 1905, d. November 2, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 146-20-3407.3 David Kyle Conner was born on February 5, 1928 at Maryland.2,3 He died on May 18, 1997 at New Jersey at age 69.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 3, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 494, District 18-66, South Bound Brook, Somerset Co., New Jersey1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marsella Jean Short1

F, b. August 11, 1942, d. August 11, 1942
FatherAndrew Henderson Short1,2 b. June 15, 1908, d. October 29, 1989
MotherSabra Jean Conner1,2 b. August 28, 1909, d. June 10, 1984
     Marsella Jean Short was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She died on August 11, 1942.1,2 She was born on August 11, 1942.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1505] Carolyn Cox, "Short/Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 18, 2007.
  2. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/

James Raymond "Jim" "Jimmy" Iddings1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 10, 1931, d. September 4, 2008
FatherEarl Clinton Iddings1,2 b. December 8, 1900, d. July 8, 1979
MotherViola Marguerite Wilson1,2 b. January 4, 1904, d. November 30, 1974
     James Raymond "Jim" "Jimmy" Iddings was born on February 10, 1931 at Kent, King Co., Washington.6,5 He married Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Colson on February 6, 1954 at King Co., Washington.4,5 James Raymond "Jim" "Jimmy" Iddings died on September 4, 2008 at Okanogan Co., Washington, at age 77.6,3 He James Raymond Iddings, February 10, 1931 ~ September 4, 2008. James Raymond Iddings or Jimmy as many called him, was the light of our lives. He was the funniest man on earth, made everyone feel welcome and lucky to have known him. He lit up a room with his humor, his love of people and his positive attitude. He loved his family and friends deeply. Jimmy was born in Kent Washington and graduated from Kent Meridian High School in 1950. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jackie Colson Iddings, and his son, Randy Iddings, daughter, Ronanne Riley and son-in-law Jack Riley. He was very proud of his 4 grandchildren: James Ryan Iddings 24, Erin Marie Iddings 22, John Jackson Riley 22, and James Raymond Riley 19. His dog Stuey is also wondering where he is. He was an athlete in high school, playing football and basketball and was the state champion in the high hurdles. He had an athletic scholarship to the University of Washington and was an Olympic hopeful for track. However, school was not the right path for Jimmy, and he soon joined his brother in business, forming a successful company still being run by his son Randy today. For over twenty years, he was a member of a barbershop quartet called the Ford Do Matics and together they sang all over the United States, as well as performing overseas for the US troops on a USO Tour. He spent the last 15 years in Winthop, enjoying the community, his many newfound friends and puttering on his farm. A great source of pride was his wheel line which he put together himself; he enjoyed seeing the water pumping out of it and growing this first year's crop. He radiated happiness all of his life and we will all miss him immensely. There will be two celebrations of Jim's life; Friday September 19th at the Winthrop Auditorium at 2:00 pm and Friday September 26th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Inn at Gig Harbor. on September 14, 2008.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 116, District 17-132, Meeker, King Co., Washington2

Family

Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Colson
Marriage*James Raymond "Jim" "Jimmy" Iddings married Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Colson on February 6, 1954 at King Co., Washington.4,5 
Children
  • Randy Iddings5
  • Ronanne Rae Iddings5

Citations

  1. [S1508] Wilson County News, The, from the Lloyd E. Iddings obituary in the Nov 2, 2000 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  4. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  5. [S1848] Seattle Times, From the James Raymond Iddings obituary in the Sep 14, 2008 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dollie Fay Dart1,2,3

F, b. February 14, 1935, d. November 21, 2014
     Dollie Fay Dart was buried at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Greenup Co., Kentucky.3 She was born on February 14, 1935 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 As of November 6, 1956,her married name was Iddings.2 She married Donald Ray Iddings, son of Calvin Roy Ray Iddings and Cosy Lea McClung, on November 6, 1956 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Dollie Fay Dart died on November 21, 2014 at Flatwoods, Greenup Co., Kentucky, at age 79.3 She Dollie Fay Dart-Iddings, 79, of Flatwoods, passed away at her residence on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, and she is now at rest in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Ward, W.Va., to the late John and Edith Heideman-Dart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Iddings in 2003; a great-grandchild, Lisa Cordle; and two brothers and two sisters. Dollie was a homemaker and a longtime active member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Ashland where she took part in various church groups. Left behind to cherish her memory is a devoted and loving family including two daughters, Charlotte and Don Martell of Hot Spring Village, Ark., and Peggy Coburn of Jacksonville, Fla; a son, Steven and Nancy Iddings of Flatwoods; three sisters, Alice Johnson of Ravenswood, W.Va., Thelma Young of Dunbar, W.Va., and Joann Brooks of Culloden, W.Va; two brothers, Charles Dart of Bristolville, Ohio, and Robert Dart of Johns Island, S.C; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many friends and church family, all of whom will miss her dearly. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods with Pastor David Herndon delivering words of comfort and reassurance to those in attendance. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods. on November 23, 2014.3

Family

Donald Ray Iddings b. November 11, 1927, d. November 14, 2003
Marriage*She married Donald Ray Iddings, son of Calvin Roy Ray Iddings and Cosy Lea McClung, on November 6, 1956 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Steven "Steve" Iddings1,3
  • Charlotte Iddings1,3
  • Peggy J. Iddings1,3

Citations

  1. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Donald R. Iddings obituary in the Nov 17, 2003 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Dart marriage record.
  3. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Dollie Fay Dart-Iddings obituary in the Nov 23, 2014 edition.