Donald Blaine Switzer Jr.1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1944, d. May 6, 2016
FatherDonald Blaine Switzer Sr.1,3 b. May 23, 1921, d. May 9, 2002
MotherMary Ida Graham1,3 b. April 21, 1913, d. November 17, 1976
     Donald Blaine Switzer Jr. Donald Blaine Switzer Jr., Aug 16, 1944 - May 6, 2016. Wife of Annette Switzer. Survived by: Cortney (Jayson) Schoeberlein, Daughter; Heather (Joseph Pitel) Switzer, Daughter; Collin, Grandson; Anna Mae, Granddaughter; Phil Switzer, Brother. Preceded in death by Donald Switzer, Father; Mary Ida Switzer, Mother.3 He was buried at Oakland Hills Cemetery, Farmington, Oakland Co., Michigan.2 He married Annette Unknown.3 Donald Blaine Switzer Jr. was born on August 16, 1944.2,3 He died on May 6, 2016 at Michigan at age 71.2,3

Family

Annette Unknown
Marriage*He married Annette Unknown.3 
Children
  • Cortney Switzer3
  • Heather Switzer3

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mary Graham Switzer obituary in the Dec 2, 1976 edition.
  2. [S4024] Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S14211] Uht Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.uhtfuneralhome.com, From the Donald Blaine Switzer, Jr. obituary.

David Haston Duncan Jr.1,2,3

M, b. July 24, 1925, d. January 12, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 385-14-9075.4 David Haston Duncan Jr. was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.3 He married Atha Elnora Graham, daughter of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone.5 David Haston Duncan Jr. was born on July 24, 1925 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.6,2,4,3 He and Atha Elnora Graham were divorced in April, 1960 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1 David Haston Duncan Jr. died on January 12, 2005 at Florida at age 79.2,4,3

Family

Atha Elnora Graham b. January 1, 1924, d. May 15, 2017
Marriage*He married Atha Elnora Graham, daughter of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone.5 
Divorce* David Haston Duncan Jr. and Atha Elnora Graham were divorced in April, 1960 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  2. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  3. [S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7389] Chapel Hill Gardens, Pasco Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  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. [S7388] Hodges Family Funeral Home, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=13933, From the Atha G. Smith obituary.
  8. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Ronald David Duncan obituary in the Sep 1, 1963 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Infant Kinsley1

F, b. 1977, d. April 27, 1977
FatherTerry Stephen Kinsley1,2
MotherRebekah Leah Whitlock1,2
     Infant Kinsley was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born in 1977.1 She died on April 27, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She Infant Kinsley, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry S. Kinsley of Copper Hill, died in a Roanoke hospital Wednesday, April 27, 1977. Also surviving are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elinos A. Whitlock, Floyd; Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kinsley, Bedford. Graveside service was held at the Wright Cemetery. on May 5, 1977.1

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Infant Kinsley obituary in the May 5, 1977 edition.
  2. [S1961] The Wright Cemetery, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/wrightcemeterypicturestext.htm
  3. [S13025] Wright Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Ronald Edward Volder1,2,3,4

M, b. October 31, 1933, d. February 22, 1999
     Ronald Edward Volder was buried at Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.1,5 His Social Security Number was 261-50-6395.6 He was born on October 31, 1933 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.6,3,4 He married Helen Ruth Stump, daughter of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Helen Ester Shockey, in May, 1961 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.2 Ronald Edward Volder died on February 22, 1999 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 65.6,1 He Ronald E. Volder, age 65, of Lantana, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999. Mr. Volder had been an area resident since 1959, coming here from New York. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Helen, his son James J. (Margie) of West Palm Beach and his daughter Coleen Workinger of Boynton Beach, his mother Barbara Volder of Lantana, a sister Catherine Morgan of Franklin, NC and four grandchildren: Alexis and Brennan Workinger and Danielle and Devin Volder. Interment at Boynton Beach Memorial Park. on February 23, 1999.1

Family

Helen Ruth Stump
Marriage*He married Helen Ruth Stump, daughter of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Helen Ester Shockey, in May, 1961 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.2 
Children
  • Coleen Catherine Volder1
  • James John Volder1

Citations

  1. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Ronald E. Volder obituary in the Feb 23, 1999 edition.
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6442] New York City Department of Health, New York, New York, Births, 1910-1965.
  5. [S6822] Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Palm Beach Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert William Ferris1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1912, d. April 15, 1973
     Robert William Ferris COPPER HILL - Robert William Ferris, 61, died Sunday April 15, 1973. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Odessa Stump Ferris, Copper Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Yopp, Copper Hill, Mrs. Waitman Cox, Bassett; three sons, John H. Ferris, Salem, James O. Ferris, Copper Hill, Robert I. Ferris, Copper Hill; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Sewell, Carnesville, Ga., Mrs. Josephine Sloan, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Ora Mae Stump, Copper Hill, Mrs. Ruby Sloan, Copper Hill, one brother, John Ferris, Copper Hill; eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, 1973, at 1:00 p.m. at the Salem Church, Copper Hill with interment at the church cemetery.3 He was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 230-12-7705.4 He married Odessa V. "Dessie" Stump, daughter of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel.1,2,3 Robert William Ferris was born on December 28, 1912.2,4 He died on April 15, 1973 at Virginia at age 60.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Farmer5

Family

Odessa V. "Dessie" Stump b. circa 1904, d. October 12, 1996
Marriage*Robert William Ferris married Odessa V. "Dessie" Stump, daughter of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Frances Waller obituary in the May 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S1957] M. J. Spangler, Yopps and Related Families.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert William Ferris obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ida Mae Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. January 10, 1910, d. May 13, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 230-20-3652.5 Ida Mae Wilson was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.6,4 She was born on January 10, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1909.5,3,4 As of 1925,her married name was Stump.1 She married Crissie Leonard "Chris" Stump, son of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel, on December 14, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Ida Mae Wilson died on May 13, 1990 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 80.5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 106, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 55, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia7

Family

Crissie Leonard "Chris" Stump b. June 20, 1902, d. March 14, 1988
Marriage*Ida Mae Wilson married Crissie Leonard "Chris" Stump, son of William Lemon "Willie" Stump and Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel, on December 14, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harvey Leonard Stump1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 18, 1926, d. June 13, 1990
FatherCrissie Leonard "Chris" Stump1,7,8,3,6 b. June 20, 1902, d. March 14, 1988
MotherIda Mae Wilson1,7,8,3,6 b. January 10, 1910, d. May 13, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 228-24-5753.9 Harvey Leonard Stump was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.2,6 He was born on November 18, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9,2,8,4,10,5,6 He married Thelma Irene Lawson on November 18, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.3,6 Harvey Leonard Stump died on June 13, 1990 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 63.9,2,10,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 106, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 55, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia7

Family

Thelma Irene Lawson b. July 2, 1925, d. March 10, 1987
Marriage*Harvey Leonard Stump married Thelma Irene Lawson on November 18, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Mary Frances Ferris1

F, b. March 22, 1945, d. May 8, 2009
FatherRobert William Ferris1 b. December 28, 1912, d. April 15, 1973
MotherOdessa V. "Dessie" Stump1,2 b. circa 1904, d. October 12, 1996
     Mary Frances Ferris was buried at Oakland United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Waller.1 She married Ira Dean Waller Jr.1 Mary Frances Ferris was born on March 22, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of 1962,her married name was Cox.3 She married Waitman Cox in 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Mary Frances Ferris died on May 8, 2009 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 64.1 She Mary Frances Waller, 64, of Bassett, died Friday, May 8, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born in Floyd County on March 22, 1945, to Robert Ferris and Dessie Stump Ferris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers John Howard Ferris, Robert Ferris and Pete Ferris. Surviving are her husband, Ira Dean Waller Jr. of the home; two sons, Randy Cox of Figsboro and Andrew Cox of Bassett; a daughter, Karen Harrell of Pleasant Grove; two stepsons, Mark D. Waller and Rodney D. Waller, both of Bassett; two stepdaughters, Deborah Kiefer and Dana Smith, both of Bassett; two grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; a sister, Marie Yopp of Bent Mountain; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with the Revs. Charles Waller and Bobby Rakes officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Methodist Church cemetery in Galax. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. on May 10, 2009.1

Family 1

Ira Dean Waller Jr.
Marriage*She married Ira Dean Waller Jr.1 

Family 2

Waitman Cox
Marriage*Mary Frances Ferris married Waitman Cox in 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Randy Cox1
  • Andrew Cox1
  • Karen Cox1

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Frances Waller obituary in the May 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert Irvin Ferris obituary in the Jun 16, 1988 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Howard Ferris1,2,3,4

M, b. February 17, 1940, d. April 13, 2003
FatherRobert William Ferris1,5,6 b. December 28, 1912, d. April 15, 1973
MotherOdessa V. "Dessie" Stump1,5,7,6 b. circa 1904, d. October 12, 1996
     John Howard Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 229-50-6766.8 He was born on February 17, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 He married Dorothy Marie Stump, daughter of William Irvin Stump and Ora Mae Ferris, on December 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 John Howard Ferris died on April 13, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.2,8 He FERRIS, John Howard, 63, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the V.A. Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Stump Ferris ; one daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Steve Sixbey of Thaxton; two grandchildren, Savannah and Brandon Sixbey; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and James Yopp of Bent Mt. and Frances and Ira Waller of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Nichols officiating. Interment at Salem Church Cemetery with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on April 15, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Dorothy Marie Stump
MarriageJohn Howard Ferris married Dorothy Marie Stump, daughter of William Irvin Stump and Ora Mae Ferris, on December 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 
Child
  • Christina Lynn Ferris2,9,4

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Frances Waller obituary in the May 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Howard Ferris obituary in the Apr 15, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Ferris Stump obituary in the Jun 9, 1994 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert William Ferris obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert Irvin Ferris obituary in the Jun 16, 1988 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelton Lee Stump obituary in the Apr 24, 2019 edition.

Robert Irvin Ferris1,2,3

M, b. June 12, 1936, d. June 6, 1988
FatherRobert William Ferris1,2,4 b. December 28, 1912, d. April 15, 1973
MotherOdessa V. "Dessie" Stump1,2,3,4 b. circa 1904, d. October 12, 1996
     Robert Irvin Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 225-96-5384.5 He was born on June 12, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He died on June 6, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.3 He FERRIS, Robert Irvin "Buddy", 52, died Monday, June 6, 1988 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his mother, Odessie Stump Ferris, Copper Hill; two brothers, J. Howard Ferris, Copper Hill, James O. Ferris, Roanoke; two sisters, Marie Yopp, Bent Mountain, Frances Cox, Bradenton, Florida. Graveside services were held June 8, in Salem Church Cemetery with Rev. Barry Bell officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. on June 16, 1988.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Frances Waller obituary in the May 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert William Ferris obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert Irvin Ferris obituary in the Jun 16, 1988 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Odell "Pete" Ferris1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 12, 1938, d. May 1, 1995
FatherRobert William Ferris1,2,6,5 b. December 28, 1912, d. April 15, 1973
MotherOdessa V. "Dessie" Stump1,2,3,6,5 b. circa 1904, d. October 12, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 227-46-5539.7 James Odell "Pete" Ferris was born on January 12, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 He married Lois Susie Ferris on January 30, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 James Odell "Pete" Ferris died on May 1, 1995 at Virginia at age 57.7,4 He FERRIS, James Odell, 57, of Copper Hill, died Monday, May 1, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. on May 3, 1995.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Lois Susie Ferris
Marriage*James Odell "Pete" Ferris married Lois Susie Ferris on January 30, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Daniel Lee "Danny" Ferris5

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Frances Waller obituary in the May 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert William Ferris obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert Irvin Ferris obituary in the Jun 16, 1988 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Odell Ferris obituary in the May 3, 1995 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.