Donald Lee "Don" Wellington1,2,3

M, b. February 9, 1947, d. January 22, 1999
FatherSidney Wellington1 b. August 28, 1912, d. January 22, 1997
MotherGertrude Hendler1 b. December 7, 1916, d. September 28, 2016
     His Social Security Number was 555-78-0147.4 Donald Lee "Don" Wellington was born on February 9, 1947 at Brooklyn, New York.4,2,3 He died on January 22, 1999 at age 51.4

Citations

  1. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Gertrude Wellington obituary in the Oct 1, 2016 edition.
  2. [S6442] New York City Department of Health, New York, New York, Births, 1910-1965.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Maxine Jacqueline Polmer1,2

F, b. May 26, 1924, d. November 16, 2009
     Maxine Jacqueline Polmer was buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.3 She was born on May 26, 1924.4,3 As of circa 1944,her married name was Knopp.1 She married Jack Knopp, son of Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp and Dora Blum, circa 1944.1,2 Maxine Jacqueline Polmer died on November 16, 2009 at Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, at age 85.4,3

Family

Jack Knopp b. August 1, 1920, d. September 18, 2001
Marriage*She married Jack Knopp, son of Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp and Dora Blum, circa 1944.1,2 
Child
  • Myron David Knopp1

Citations

  1. [S3288] Advocate, The, From the Jack Knopp obituary in the Sep 20, 2001 edition.
  2. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  3. [S6450] Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, LA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edith Frances Poff1,2,3

F, b. June 27, 1937, d. March 30, 2021
FatherJames William Troy Poff1,3
MotherMary Elizabeth Eaton1,3
     Edith Frances Poff Edith Frances Hinkle, 83, of Jacksonville, passed away March 30, 2021. She was born June 27, 1937 to the late James and Mary (Eaton) Poff in Staffordsville, Virginia. In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hinkle and sister, Emma Sue. Edith was a wonderful mother, wife and friend who loved taking care of her family. Those left to cherish Edith’s memory include her son, Richard (Lisa) Hinkle, Jr; her daughters, Marilyn Collins and Jimie (Chet) Gray; three grandchildren, Lloyd Collins, Troy Gray and Anna Hinkle and five great-grandchildren. Edith will be laid to rest 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.3 She was buried at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.3,4 Her married name was Hinkle.3 She married Richard Lloyd Hinkle.3 Edith Frances Poff was born on June 27, 1937 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She died on March 30, 2021 at Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 83.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, Enumeration District 36-11, Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia1

Family

Richard Lloyd Hinkle b. June 9, 1935, d. September 23, 2020
Marriage*Edith Frances Poff married Richard Lloyd Hinkle.3 
Children
  • Marilyn Hinkle3,5
  • Jimie Hinkle3,5
  • Richard Lloyd Hinkle Jr.3,5,6

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S12245] Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home, online www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com, From the Edith Frances Hinkle obituary.
  4. [S12246] Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, Pulaski Co., AR, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S12245] Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home, online www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com, From the Richard Lloyd Hinkle obituary.
  6. [S10986] Pulaski County Clerk, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages 1838-1999.

Florence May Russell1,2,3,4

F, b. April 22, 1913, d. March 11, 1993
     Florence May Russell was buried at North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Frankford & Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.5 Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8270.6 She was born on April 22, 1913 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3,6 As of April 14, 1932,her married name was Poff.4 She married Oliver Clinton Poff, son of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on April 14, 1932 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2,4 Florence May Russell died on March 11, 1993 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 79.6,1 She POFF, March 11, 1993, Florence M. (nee Russell), beloved wife of the late Oliver C. Poff, devoted mother of Donald Russell Poff, Bruce O. Poff and the late Florence, sister of the late Walter W. Russell; also survived by 5 grandchldren, 3 great-grandchildren, nephew Craig Russell, niece Susan Kapovic and a great nephew Craig Russell, Jr. on March 21, 1993.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 144, Enumeration District 119-22, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 116, District 120-32, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Oliver Clinton Poff b. January 19, 1902, d. August 11, 1964
Marriage*Florence May Russell married Oliver Clinton Poff, son of Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff and Mary Frances Lawrence, on April 14, 1932 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3186] Philadelphia Inquirer, From the Florence M. Russell Poff obituary in the Mar 21, 1993 edition.
  2. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  3. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  4. [S13168] Unknown compiler, Pennsylvania, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Church Records, 1759-1970.
  5. [S12241] North Cedar Hill Cemeter, Philadelphia, PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Donald Russell Poff1,2,3

M, b. July 9, 1935, d. April 29, 2016
FatherOliver Clinton Poff1,4,3 b. January 19, 1902, d. August 11, 1964
MotherFlorence May Russell1,4,3 b. April 22, 1913, d. March 11, 1993
     Donald Russell Poff was born on July 9, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 He married Twyla June Sink on May 1, 1954 at Bainbridge, Cecil Co., Maryland.6 Donald Russell Poff died on April 29, 2016 at New Jersey at age 80.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 144, Enumeration District 119-22, Roanoke, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 116, District 120-32, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Twyla June Sink
Marriage*Donald Russell Poff married Twyla June Sink on May 1, 1954 at Bainbridge, Cecil Co., Maryland.6 
Children
  • Clifton Douglas Roy Poff7
  • Michelle Ann Poff7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3186] Philadelphia Inquirer, From the Florence M. Russell Poff obituary in the Mar 21, 1993 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12217] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Poff-Sink marriage announcement in the May 18, 1954 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Clarence Sink obituary in the Jan 1, 1988 edition.

Toney Clark Adkins1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 28, 1952, d. July 9, 1995
     Toney Clark Adkins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 225-72-0222.3 He was born on March 28, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 He married Linda Darlene Dean, daughter of Walter Ceymour Dean Jr. and Thelma Marie Poff, on August 28, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Toney Clark Adkins died on July 9, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 43.3,4,5,6 He ADKINS, Toney Clark, 43, of Christiasnsburg, passed away Sunday, July 9, 1995 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was an employee of Federal Mogul, Inc. in Blacksburg and is survived by his wife, Linda Adkins; two sons, Tommy and Matt Adkins; his parents, Garnett and Leona Adkins; two sisters, Carroll Adkins and Jackie Loar; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Wayne and Barbara Adkins, Eddie Adkins; two nieces, Rhonda Adkins, Tammy Adkins; two nephews, Terry Adkins and Jon Loar, all of Christiansburg. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dewey O. Weaver Jr. with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on July 11, 1995.4

Family

Linda Darlene Dean
Marriage*He married Linda Darlene Dean, daughter of Walter Ceymour Dean Jr. and Thelma Marie Poff, on August 28, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Tommy Adkins7,4
  • Matthew Adkins7,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Toney Clark Adkins obituary in the Jul 11, 1995 edition.
  5. [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&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter C. Dean, Jr. obituary in the Jan 3, 2001 edition.

Grace Ludora Pittman1,2,3,4

F, b. November 23, 1910, d. October 13, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 261-05-0579.3 Grace Ludora Pittman was born on November 23, 1910 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.3,5,6 As of August 1, 1928,her married name was Powell.2 She married Jack Owen Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on August 1, 1928 at Duval Co., Florida.2,7 Grace Ludora Pittman and Jack Owen Powell were divorced in 1935 at Duval Co., Florida.4 Grace Ludora Pittman died on October 13, 1995 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 84.3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 533, District 51, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida1

Family

Jack Owen Powell b. October 27, 1905, d. September 28, 1951
Marriage*Grace Ludora Pittman married Jack Owen Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on August 1, 1928 at Duval Co., Florida.2,7 
Divorce* Grace Ludora Pittman and Jack Owen Powell were divorced in 1935 at Duval Co., Florida.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6650] Unknown compiler, Florida, County Marriage Records, 1823-1982.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.

Lakie Robinette Martin1,2,3

F, b. May 15, 1918, d. October 31, 2014
     Lakie Robinette Martin Lakie R. Powell, 96, of Princeton, WV passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at the home of her daughter with her family by her side. Born May, 15, 1918, in Athens, WV, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Ollie Wiley Martin. She attended school in Mercer County and retired from General Instrument Corporation in Tazewell, VA. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, loved being with her family and was an active member of the Goodwyn's Chapel Church of Christ. Lakie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Owen Powell (1951), a son, Jackson F. Powell (1974), daughters-in-law Helen Powell (2006) Anna Powell (2010), Brothers: Sam, Earl, Gus, Lon, Walter & Tony Martin; Sisters: Grace Baumgarner, Crete Jackson, Easter Carter, Pearl Nunn, Bernice Johnson and Liza Anderson and a special neice, Frances Meadows. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Paul E. Powell and (Pearl Akers) and her daughter, Thressa Carper and husband Orville. Grandchildren: Vickie Fife, Jacky Powell, Jr (Sandy), Terri Barie (Roger), Rhonda Thomas, Michael Smith & Gina Sively (finance, Howie Dalton). Great-grandchildren: Tamala (Terrence), Greg (Allie), Nicholas, Heather (Fred), Chasen, Josh (LaToya), Brandi (Doug), Brandy, Miranda, Chucky (Tabitha) and Amber. Great-great-grandchildren: Khamrin, Ayce, Ky'Anna, Lexy, Dhestyn, Saeghyn, Glaecyn, Hunter, Levi, James and Jordan. Nieces, Freddie, Helen, Shirley, Sandy, Jewell, Betty and Shelby. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be, Jacky Powell, Josh Powell, Chucky Barie, Chasen Thomas, Scott Thomas, Greg Smith, Michael Smith, Jimmy Wayne Meadows, Joe Meadows, Darrell Martin and Cecil Martin. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Fredie Farley, Jack Sively, Raymond Carper, Eddie Reed and Harlan Hudson.3 She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on May 15, 1918 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of February 14, 1938,her married name was Powell.1 She married Jack Owen Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on February 14, 1938 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 Lakie Robinette Martin died on October 31, 2014 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 96.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 95, District 28-32, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Jack Owen Powell b. October 27, 1905, d. September 28, 1951
Marriage*Lakie Robinette Martin married Jack Owen Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on February 14, 1938 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Powell-Martin marriage record.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Lakie R. Powell obituary.
  4. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Mercer Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53317893&CRid=79664&
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Paul Eugene Powell obituary.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jackson Frederick Powell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 28, 1938, d. March 3, 1974
FatherJack Owen Powell6,2,3,7,8 b. October 27, 1905, d. September 28, 1951
MotherLakie Robinette Martin6,2,3,7,8 b. May 15, 1918, d. October 31, 2014
     Jackson Frederick Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 236-56-1429.9 He was born on October 28, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 He married Phyllis Ann Ferguson on April 5, 1958 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.3 Jackson Frederick Powell married Montry Anglie Jones on June 17, 1961 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.10 Jackson Frederick Powell and Montry Anglie Jones were divorced on January 28, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia.10 Jackson Frederick Powell married Helen Bird Hall on May 7, 1965 at Bexar Co., Texas.2,5,11 Jackson Frederick Powell died on March 3, 1974 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 35; Died in an auto accident.1,2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 95, District 28-32, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Phyllis Ann Ferguson b. June 19, 1938, d. December 8, 2021
Marriage*Jackson Frederick Powell married Phyllis Ann Ferguson on April 5, 1958 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.3 

Family 2

Montry Anglie Jones b. July 16, 1917, d. July 9, 2006
Marriage*Jackson Frederick Powell married Montry Anglie Jones on June 17, 1961 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.10 
Divorce* Jackson Frederick Powell and Montry Anglie Jones were divorced on January 28, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia.10 

Family 3

Helen Bird Hall b. July 16, 1926, d. July 25, 2006
Marriage*Jackson Frederick Powell married Helen Bird Hall on May 7, 1965 at Bexar Co., Texas.2,5,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Lakie R. Powell obituary.
  8. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Paul Eugene Powell obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Hall Powell obituary in the Jul 27, 2006 edition.
  12. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  13. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Terri Lee Powell Barie obituary.

Mary Louise Johnson1

F, b. June 1, 1909, d. May 27, 1993
     Mary Louise Johnson was buried at Arlington Park Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2 She was born on June 1, 1909 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2,3,1 As of October 14, 1935,her married name was Powell.1 She married Teddy Edward "Ted" Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on October 14, 1935 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 Mary Louise Johnson died on May 27, 1993 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 83.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 172, District 16-17, Precinct 32, Duval Co., Florida4

Family

Teddy Edward "Ted" Powell b. July 8, 1910, d. April 4, 1954
Marriage*Mary Louise Johnson married Teddy Edward "Ted" Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on October 14, 1935 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S3385] Arlington Park Cemetery, Duval Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Woodrow Wilson Powell1,2

M, b. March 4, 1916, d. March 17, 1917
FatherCharles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell1,2 b. June 15, 1877, d. July 28, 1944
MotherIda Estaline Thompson1,2 b. September 4, 1880, d. December 15, 1950
     Woodrow Wilson Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on March 4, 1916 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 He died on March 17, 1917 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 1.1,2

Citations

  1. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Woodrow Wilson Powell death certificate.

Wanda Powell1

F, b. August 13, 1924, d. August 13, 1924
FatherCharles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell1 b. June 15, 1877, d. July 28, 1944
MotherIda Estaline Thompson1 b. September 4, 1880, d. December 15, 1950
     Wanda Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She died on August 13, 1924 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on August 13, 1924 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern1,2

F, b. December 20, 1867, d. February 2, 1938
     Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern was buried at Viola Cemetery, Viola, Mercer Co., Illinois.2,3 She was born on December 20, 1867 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4 As of November 24, 1886,her married name was Thompson.5 She married Lewis Watson Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on November 24, 1886 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern died on February 2, 1938 at Greene, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.2,4 She Mrs. Etta Southern, 70, was found dead in her home south of Gilchrist at 2:15 p.m., Wednesday. A coroner's jury, impaneled by Dr. V. A. McClanahan of Aledo found that death was due to a heart attack. The body was discovered in an upright position in a rocking chair by Clyde Blaine, her son-in-law, when he went to the home to deliver a load of coal which Mrs Southern had ordered at 10 a.m., the same day. Mrs. Southern was born Dec. 20, 1867 in Harrisburg. Va., and had been a resident of Mercer county since 1898. She married Mr. Southern Aug. 31, 1897. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1927. Four children were born to this union, two of whom died in infancy. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Flatt of North Henderson and Mrs. Nina Blaine of Viola. She also leaves a daughter by her first marriage, Mrs. Sadie Baker of Viola, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Goldie Andrews of Red Wing, Minn. on February 3, 1938.4

Family

Lewis Watson Thompson b. 1867, d. August 11, 1893
Marriage*She married Lewis Watson Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on November 24, 1886 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  3. [S12360] Viola Cemetery, Mercer Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S12361] The Daily Times, From the Etta Southern obituary in the Feb 3, 1938 edition.
  5. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Samuel E. Thompson1

M, b. May 18, 1889, d. November 17, 1892
FatherLewis Watson Thompson1 b. 1867, d. August 11, 1893
MotherHenrietta T. "Etta" Southern1 b. December 20, 1867, d. February 2, 1938
     Samuel E. Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on May 18, 1889 at West Virginia.1 He died on November 17, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 3.1

Citations

  1. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Andrew J. Thompson1

M, b. May 25, 1873, d. October 30, 1878
FatherJohn David Thompson1 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Andrew J. Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on May 25, 1873 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He died on October 30, 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 5.1

Citations

  1. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner1,2,3,4

F, b. September 27, 1915, d. November 4, 2003
     Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner LAKE CHARLES, LA. - Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Thompson, 88, of Lake Charles, La. formerly of Glyn Lyn and Dublin died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003 in an Oakdale, La. hospital. Born Sept. 27, 1915 she was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Nancie Lee Johnston Varner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennet E. Thompson, a son, Billie Ben Thompson, a brother, Samuel Harry Varner and a sister, Virginia St. Clair. Survivors are: her son, Jo-John Thompson and wife of Lake Charles, La; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. A gravesite service was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Elgood Cemetery at Elgood, W. Va. with Rev. David Damewood officiating. Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of the arrangements.1 She was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2229.3 She was born on September 27, 1915 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.1,5,3,4 As of December 16, 1937,her married name was Thompson.2 She married Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson, son of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on December 16, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner died on November 4, 2003 at Oakdale, Allen Parrish, Louisiana, at age 88.1,5,3,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 78-1, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia7

Family

Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson b. June 24, 1900, d. December 5, 1961
Marriage*Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner married Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson, son of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on December 16, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Phyllis Maxine Thompson obituary in an unknow edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2190] American Press, From the Jo John Thompson obituary in an Aug, 2011 edition.