Juanita Catherine Jones1,2,3

F, b. May 1, 1950, d. April 15, 2025
     Juanita Catherine Jones was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She Juanita Catherine Wertz, May 1, 1950 – Apr 15, 2025. Juanita C. Wertz, age 74 of Bedford County, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Juanita was born May 1, 1950 and was the daughter of Charles Archie Jones and Juanita Cora Gray. She was a graduate of Jefferson Senior High School, Class of 1968. After graduation Juanita worked at AT&T as a telephone operator, for the federal government, and at Kodak Photo Shops. She enjoyed camping with her family for many years. Juanita married John L. Wertz, Jr., who survives of the home. She is also survived by son Thomas M. Wertz (Teresa) of Bedford County, and daughter April D. Wertz of Greensboro, NC, and grandchildren Tabitha Lynn Wertz and Gwendolynn Dawn Wertz. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Sattlewhite, Sherry Kendrick (Wade), and Dianna Bazzrea (John). Juanita was also survived by her dear friend, Ricky McDaniel and her precious pet Peanut. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their precious care of Juanita during her final illness. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Rd NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on May 1, 1950 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,2,3 As of March 30, 1968,her married name was Wertz.1 She married John Lewis Wertz Jr., son of John Lewis Wertz Sr. and Hazel Josephine Carson, on March 30, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Juanita Catherine Jones died on April 15, 2025 at Virginia at age 74.2

Family

John Lewis Wertz Jr.
Marriage*She married John Lewis Wertz Jr., son of John Lewis Wertz Sr. and Hazel Josephine Carson, on March 30, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Thomas Michael Wertz4,2
  • April Dawn Wertz4,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Juanita Catherine Wertz obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Carson Wertz obituary in the Mar 18, 2008 edition.

Roy Barger Wertz Jr.1

M, b. October 26, 1952, d. October 30, 1952
FatherRoy Barger Wertz1 b. June 14, 1929, d. April 19, 1996
MotherAlma Jane Tingler1
     Roy Barger Wertz Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 26, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 He died on October 30, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lelia Alverta Martin1,2

F, b. October 6, 1898, d. June 9, 1985
     Lelia Alverta Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-9338.6 She was born on October 6, 1898 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,6 As of June 29, 1950,her married name was Wickham.1 She married Archie Raymond Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on June 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 Lelia Alverta Martin died on June 9, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.3,4,5 She Mrs. Lelia Ann Martin Wickham, age 86, of McVitty House, formerly of Eddy Street, Salem, died Sunday. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ella Dennis, Largo, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. A. D. (Mae) Spence and Mrs R. S. (Effie) Harris, both of Willis; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. R. K. (Margaret) Martin, Salem; Mrs. Arlie Martin, Charlotte, N.C; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on June 11, 1985.5

Family

Archie Raymond Wickham b. April 29, 1893, d. January 16, 1972
Marriage*She married Archie Raymond Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on June 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lelia Ann Martin Wickham obituary in the Jun 11, 1985 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Archie Raymond Wickham obituary in the Jan 17, 1972 edition.

Earline Leva Hartman1,2,3,4

F, b. August 30, 1921, d. September 18, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-4204.2 Earline Leva Hartman was buried at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, 134 Green Bay Road, Green Bay, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.3,5 She was born on August 30, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6,5,7 As of March 24, 1936,her married name was Wickham.1 She married Archie Raymond Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on March 24, 1936 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,8 Earline Leva Hartman and Archie Raymond Wickham were divorced on October 4, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Earline Leva Hartman died on September 18, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.3,5,4 She Mrs. Earline Leva Hartman Hubbard, age 63, of 1226 15th Street, S.E., died Tuesday, September 18, 1984, in a local hospital. Surviving are husband, William R. Hubbard; one daughter, Ella Dennis, Delware; three stepdaughters, Becky Bennington, Marie Keen, both of Roanoke; Karen Waldron, Vinton; a stepson, Linwood Hubbard, Moneta; four brothers, Clarence Hartman, Roanoke, Frank Hartman, Buchanan, George Hartman, Roanoke, Cyde Hartman, Salem; three sisters, Dorothy Simmons, Lois Johnson, Linda Wiley, all of Roanoke; one step sister, Opal Booth, Roanoke; twelve grandchildren. on September 19, 1984.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 2, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Archie Raymond Wickham b. April 29, 1893, d. January 16, 1972
Marriage*Earline Leva Hartman married Archie Raymond Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on March 24, 1936 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,8 
Divorce* Earline Leva Hartman and Archie Raymond Wickham were divorced on October 4, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Ella Leva Wickham9,10,4

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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 Earline Leva Hartman Hubbard obituary in the Sep 19, 1984 edition.
  5. [S14243] Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Prince Edward Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  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.

William Perry Goins Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 8, 1925, d. June 23, 1988
     William Perry Goins Sr. was buried at Newbern Christian Church Cemetery, 5362 Howery Road, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-24-9424.2 He was born on October 8, 1925 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Ella Leva Wickham, daughter of Archie Raymond Wickham and Earline Leva Hartman, on June 9, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 William Perry Goins Sr. died on June 23, 1988 at Delaware at age 62.2,3,4,6

Family

Ella Leva Wickham
Marriage*He married Ella Leva Wickham, daughter of Archie Raymond Wickham and Earline Leva Hartman, on June 9, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.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. [S3750] Newbern Christian Church Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  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.