Ralph Junior Hale1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 7, 1942, d. May 5, 1979
FatherCebert Carlis Hale1,2,4,6,7 b. September 9, 1912, d. April 29, 1983
MotherAlgie Annie Conner1,2,4,6,7 b. May 24, 1909, d. June 14, 1977
     Ralph Junior Hale was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on September 7, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Claudine Howard on January 7, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Ralph Junior Hale died on May 5, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.2,5

Family

Claudine Howard
Marriage*He married Claudine Howard on January 7, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Algie Annie Hale obituary in the Jun 23, 1977 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Larry Wayne Hale obituary.
  7. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Annie Belle Hale Goad Slaughter obituary.

Larry Wayne Hale1,2,3,4

M, b. April 11, 1949, d. September 2, 2022
FatherCebert Carlis Hale1,3 b. September 9, 1912, d. April 29, 1983
MotherAlgie Annie Conner1,3 b. May 24, 1909, d. June 14, 1977
     Larry Wayne Hale Larry Wayne “Smiley” Hale, 73 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cebert and Algie Hale; and his son, Daniel Hale; sisters, Ann Goad Slaughter and Ollie Trail; and brother, Ralph Hale. He worked at Rowe furniture for 55 years. He loved farming. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, who he always liked to tell people that he married when she was 14, Brenda Akers Hale; daughters, Brenda Sue Justice (Sam) and Durene Hale Chavarria (Mario); son, Samuel Hale; grandchildren, Davina Hall, Sarah Chavarria, Laura Chavarria, and Rebekah Chavarria; great-grandchildren, Abigail Morris, Nathanael Hall, Anna Hall, and Alaina Hall; brothers, Edgar Hale (Vannie Sue) and Carlis Hale; and special friend, Greg Janney. Interment will follow in the Cole Cemetery.3 He was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 11, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 He married Brenda Marie Akers circa 1968.3 Larry Wayne Hale died on September 2, 2022 at Virginia at age 73.3

Family

Brenda Marie Akers
Marriage*He married Brenda Marie Akers circa 1968.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Algie Annie Hale obituary in the Jun 23, 1977 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Nelson Goad obituary in the May 27, 2010 edition.
  3. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Larry Wayne Hale obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Louise Bloomquist1

F, b. March 2, 1947, d. July 1, 2017
     Mary Louise Bloomquist was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.2 She was born on March 2, 1947.2 As of February 24, 1978,her married name was Ries.1 She married Robert Roland Ries Jr., son of Robert Roland Ries and Lillian Adaway Poff, on February 24, 1978 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.1 Mary Louise Bloomquist died on July 1, 2017 at age 70.2

Family

Robert Roland Ries Jr. b. December 25, 1946, d. November 29, 2014
Marriage*She married Robert Roland Ries Jr., son of Robert Roland Ries and Lillian Adaway Poff, on February 24, 1978 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.1 
Children
  • Kevin Ries3
  • Melinda Ries3
  • Scott Ries3

Citations

  1. [S1796] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001.
  2. [S5319] Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., MN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S7158] Pioneer Press, From the Robert Ries obituary in the Dec 2, 2014 edition.

Margaret Mary Deering1,2

F, b. May 14, 1922, d. May 3, 2009
     Margaret Mary Deering was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 224-30-6819.3 Her married name was Sumner.1 She married Brinton Hanley "Doc" Sumner, son of Dr. James Clint Sumner and Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence.1 Margaret Mary Deering was born on May 14, 1922 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3 She died on May 3, 2009 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 86.1,3 She Margaret Deering Sumner, 86, of 2077 Bassett Heights Road, Bassett, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Stuart. She was born May 14, 1922, in Moneta to Henry A. Deering and Nola Starkey Deering. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brinton H. Sumner, and two sisters, Irene D. Pickle and Pearl Deering. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving is a brother, Warren H. Deering of California. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Revs. Tracy Freeman and R.T. Lawrence officiating. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. on May 4, 2009.1

Family

Brinton Hanley "Doc" Sumner b. February 15, 1903, d. February 16, 1969
Marriage*She married Brinton Hanley "Doc" Sumner, son of Dr. James Clint Sumner and Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence.1 

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Margaret Deering Sumner obituary in the May 4, 2009 edition.
  2. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edwin Leroy Jones1,2,3

M, b. February 5, 1940, d. November 5, 2000
FatherLuther Rathburn Jones1,2 b. November 20, 1914, d. July 30, 1977
MotherLucy Byars1,2 b. April 24, 1918, d. March 9, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 232-62-7077.2 Edwin Leroy Jones married Kathleen Reed.3 Edwin Leroy Jones was born on February 5, 1940 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 He died on November 5, 2000 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, at age 60.2,3 He FAIRFIELD TWP. - Edwin L. Jones died Sunday at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was 60. Born in Keystone, W.Va., he lived in Boonton for 27 years before moving to Fairfield a year ago. Mr. Jones was a self-employed commercial contractor for eight years before retiring in 1999 due to illness. Before that, he was a heavy equipment operator at several area contractors. He served in the Marine Corps for 13 years including service during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Kathleen (Reed); two sons, Eddie M. of Fairfield and Dan L. of Boonton; three daughters, Eileen M. Koska of Denville, and Maureen A. and Susan M., both of Andover; a brother, Richard C. of Roanoke, Va; a sister, Wanda Cook of Pamplin, Va; and five grandchildren. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Boonton. Interment will be private. on November 7, 2000.3

Family

Kathleen Reed
Marriage*He married Kathleen Reed.3 
Children
  • Eddie M. Jones3
  • Dan L. Jones3
  • Eileen Jones3
  • Maureen A. Jones3
  • Susan M. Jones3

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Luther Rathburn Jones obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9664] Daily Record, From the Edwin L. Jones obituary in the Nov 7, 2000 edition.

Kelly Calvin Steele1,2,3

M, b. April 1, 1911, d. December 4, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 235-07-0705.4 Kelly Calvin Steele was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Edith Marie Jones, daughter of Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner.5,1,2 Kelly Calvin Steele was born on April 1, 1911 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,4,2,3 He died on December 4, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.1,2

Family

Edith Marie Jones b. April 16, 1923, d. April 19, 1992
Marriage*He married Edith Marie Jones, daughter of Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner.5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Luther Rathburn Jones obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Jones Steele obituary in the Apr 20, 1992 edition.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Edith Elizabeth Yates obituary.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Earl Albert Laxton1,2,3

M, b. October 8, 1919, d. November 10, 1994
     Earl Albert Laxton was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4,3 His Social Security Number was 232-24-8550.5 He was born on October 8, 1919 at Keyrock, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.5,1,2,3 He married Virginia Rosetta Jones, daughter of Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner, circa 1940.6,7,3 Earl Albert Laxton died on November 10, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.5,3 He OCEANA — Earl Laxton, 75, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 1994 in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Oct. 8, 1919 at Keyrock, he was the son of the late Frank and Francis “Vanhoy” Laxton. Mr. Laxton was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County, a retired school bus driver from the Wyoming County Board of Education, was employed as a shipbuilder for the Navy at Portsmouth, Va., and served several terms as city councilman in Oceana. He was a former Justice of the Peace, owned and operated several area businesses in Wyoming County and was of the Protestant faith. He was preceded in death by a son, James “Jim” Laxton; a daughter, Earlene Laxton; five brothers, Sam, Lace, Center, John and Frank Jr. and a sister, Grace Shumate. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Virginia Jones Laxton; two sons, Pete Laxton of Oceana and David Glen and his wife, Peggy Laxton of Matheny; four daughters, Mrs. Franz (Rose) Geyer of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Winston (Mary Lou) Lowe of Hager Hill, Ky., Mrs. Bob (Mae) Cook and Alice Laxton, both of Oceana; two sisters, Vida Adkins of Keyrock and Joyce Hamrick of Beckley; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Guyandotte Baptist Church, Jesse, with Rev. Stollie Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. on November 13, 1994.3

Family

Virginia Rosetta Jones b. February 27, 1925, d. March 14, 1999
Marriage*He married Virginia Rosetta Jones, daughter of Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner, circa 1940.6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [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.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Albert Laxton obituary in the Nov 13, 1994 edition.
  4. [S3585] Palm Memorial Gardens, Wyoming Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Luther Rathburn Jones obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Rosetta Laxton obituary in the Mar 17, 1999 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laxton-Pack marriage record.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blevins-Laxton marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lowe-Laxton marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Earlene Laxton death certificate.

James Clarence "Bob" Steele1,2,3

M, b. November 13, 1936, d. April 10, 1999
FatherClarence James Steele1,4,3 b. October 25, 1914, d. June 6, 1965
MotherMargaret Elizabeth Jones1,4,5,3 b. April 15, 1919, d. April 17, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 227-44-7983.6 James Clarence "Bob" Steele was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 13, 1936 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,3 He married Lois Jean Lovern on April 2, 1960 at Blacksburg, Virginia.7 James Clarence "Bob" Steele died on April 10, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.1,6,2 He STEELE, James C., "Bob", 62, of Vinton, died Saturday, April 10, 1999 following a long illness and courageous battle. He is now with the Lord. He was a very dedicated employee of Brambleton Hardware. Surviving is his wife, Jean Steele; children and spouses, David and Debbie Steele, Moneta, Robert Steele, Boones Mill, Gary and Michelle Steele, Boones Mill, Debbie and Mike Arthur, Kernersville, N.C; his mother, Margaret Vest, Check; sisters, Mildred Thompson, Roanoke, Juanita Thomas, Floyd, Ruby Dalton, Check, Sandra Tischler, Richmond; grandchildren, Shannon, Mandi, Cory, Jesse, Danielle, and Tiffany; special friends, Doug, Beth, and Warren Basham, Shelley Monk; a special friend and "brother", Kelly C. Steele, Christiansburg; a special friend and "son", Bobby "Jason" Jordan. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on April 13, 1999.1

Family

Lois Jean Lovern
Marriage*He married Lois Jean Lovern on April 2, 1960 at Blacksburg, Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clarence Steele obituary in the Apr 13, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Ruby Vest Dalton obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sandra Vest Pratt Tischler obituary in the Jun 20, 2017 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Dewayne Steele obituary in the Nov 11, 2000 edition.

David Dewayne Steele1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 27, 1960, d. November 9, 2000
FatherJames Clarence "Bob" Steele1,2,3 b. November 13, 1936, d. April 10, 1999
MotherLois Jean Lovern1,2,3
     His Social Security Number was 230-04-2357.5 David Dewayne Steele was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 27, 1960 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He married Debra Lou "Debbie" Altizer on November 2, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 David Dewayne Steele died on November 9, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.3,5,6 He STEELE, David Dewayne, 40, of Moneta, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2000. He was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church and was predeceased by his father, James (Bob) Steele. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Debra Steele; two daughters and a son-in-law, Shannon and Lance Corporal Brad Staton, Mandi Steele, all of Moneta; his mother, Jean Steele of Vinton; brothers and sister-in-law, Stephen Steele, Gary and Michelle Steele, all of Boones Mill; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Mike Arthur of Kernersville, N.C; special aunt and uncle, Kelly and Linda Steele, Christiansburg; special friend, Bobby Jordan, Jr. of Hardy. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt County. on November 11, 2000.3

Family

Debra Lou "Debbie" Altizer
Marriage*He married Debra Lou "Debbie" Altizer on November 2, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Shannon Leigh Steele3
  • Mandi Diane Steele3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clarence Steele obituary in the Apr 13, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Dewayne Steele obituary in the Nov 11, 2000 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Roger Eugene Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. April 26, 1938, d. December 19, 1998
     Roger Eugene Thompson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 223-48-0375.2 He was born on April 26, 1938 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1,5,2 He married Mildred Marie Steele, daughter of Clarence James Steele and Margaret Elizabeth Jones, on July 2, 1960 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Roger Eugene Thompson died on December 19, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.5,2,3,6 He THOMPSON, Roger Eugene, ("Hawkeye"), 60, of Salem, died Saturday, December 19, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Mary H. Thompson; his mother, Blanche Thompson; children, Reggie and Patricia Thompson, Daryl and Amy Thompson, Dawn Marie Tripplett; stepson and wife, Eddie and Debbie Hite; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Bea Thompson, Bill and Linda Thompson; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Wayne Woolwine; grandchildren, R. J. and Heather Thompson, Mariah and Leiah Thompson; stepgrandson, Corey Hite. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on December 20, 1998.4

Family

Mildred Marie Steele
Marriage*He married Mildred Marie Steele, daughter of Clarence James Steele and Margaret Elizabeth Jones, on July 2, 1960 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Reginald Eugene "Reggie" Thompson4,1
  • Dawn Marie Thompson4,1
  • Daryl Duane Thompson4,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Eugene Thompson obituary in the Dec 20, 1998 edition.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.