Last Updated: March 29, 2026

James A. Akers Family

(2 known wives)

1. Akers, James A.

Parents: Jonathan Elswick & Rebecca (Cornutt) Akers.

Jonathan Elswick Akers (1775-abt 1844) & Rebecca Cornutt (1784-1877)

1815 Birth: 3-15-1815 Montgomery Co., VA.

i1835 Marriage #1: James Akers m. Sarah Reed 09-17-1835 Floyd Co., VA by Richard Buckingham. He s/o Jonathan Akers per permission note.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H648:

…… Akers, James 35 yo w/m farmer, b. Montgomery, $0, HOH.

………… Sarah 33 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

………… George W. 13 yo w/m, b. Montgomery.

………… Jonathan 10 yo w/m, b. Montgomery.

………… Mahala 8 yo w/f, b. Montgomery.

………… Nancy 8 yo w/f, b. Montgomery.

………… Edmunson 4 yo w/m, b. Montgomery.

………… Elizabeth 1 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

…… Bowlin, Anna 23 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write. (aka Sarah Anna Bolling, d/o Orpha. [Bolling]

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Copper Valley PO, H855:

…… Akers, Jas 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/98, HOH.

………… Sarah 43 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Geo W. 22 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Jonathan 21 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Nancy M. 17 8 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Edmondson 14 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Elizabeth 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Asa 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Brooks 6 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Saltess 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Rebecca 78 yo w/f, b. VA. (probably James’s mother)

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H190:

…… Akers, James 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $400/100, HOH.

………… Sarah 53 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

………… Asa 18 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

………… Brooks 14 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

………… Psalter 12 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

………… William C. 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

…… Akers, Rebecca 88 yo, no occ, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H121:

…… Akers, James 64 yo w/m farm laborer with spinal disease, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Sarah 63 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

………… Charlton W. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District:

…… Akers, James 75 yo. (alone or with family of a different surname)

i1891 Marriage #2: James Akers m. Nancy Lefew 08-10-1891 at Nancy Lefew's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 76 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA now Floyd & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jonhan & Rebeck Akers. She 60 yo single w/f, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Josiah & Martha Leffew. I

Nancy Lefew, d/o Josiah & Martha (Moore) Lefew. [lefew]

1893 Death of James A. Akers: 1-2-1893 Copper Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: from Ole Paul of the Floyd Co., VA Newslist (2/2005)

“James was found dead alongside of the road. He apparently froze to death on the way to church. Ironically, he was found in a kneeling position as if he were in prayer!”

1893 Burial of James A. Akers:

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H317: Is this person same as Nancy Leffew 2^nd wife of James A. Akers?

…… Leffew, Nancy 62 yo divorced w/f farmer, b. Mar 1838 VA, parents b. VA, 0 children with 0 living, owns farm, HOH. (alone)

…+ Akers, Sarah Elizabeth

Parents: George A. & Elizabeth (Altizer) Reed. [Reed_Other_fcva]

1817 Birth: 5-21-1817 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband James A. Akers.

1888 Death: 4-23-1888 Floyd Co., VA.

Sarah Akers, 70y 11m 2d, married w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: James Akers. Father: Geo. Reed. Mother: Eliza Reed. COD consumption.

1888 Burial:

…2. Akers, George W.

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1837 Birth: abt 1837 Montgomery Co., VA

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1862 Death: 1862 Floyd Co., VA.

1862 Burial:

…2. Akers, Jonathan A.

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1839 Birth: May 1839 VA. (src: 1900 census; death record)

1840 Birth: 5-5-1840 Montgomery Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1861 Enlistment: Jonathan Akers of Floyd Court House, VA enlisted May 25, 1861 as a Private in Company B, Virginia 42nd Infantry Regiment on 25 May 1861. Promoted to Full 4th Corporal on 01 Sep 1862.

i1864 Marriage #1: Jonathan Akers m. Harriet E. Lester 03-31-1864 at Aliza Harrass', Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 26 yo single farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sarah Akers. She single 17 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Analiza Lester.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H184:

…… Akers, Jonathan 30 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, $0/100, HOH.

………… Harriet E. 24 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

………… Minerva F. 4 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… James Waller 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… George W. 1 yo.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District, H137:

…… Akers, Jonathan 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Harriet E. 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

………… Manervie F. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home, school.

………… James W. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home, school.

………… George W. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home, school.

………… Artemus D. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Elcy A. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Tilda M. 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District:

…… Akers, Jonathan 53 yo.

………… Harriet 50 yo.

………… George W. 21 yo.

………… Artemis D. 19 yo.

………… Elsie 17 yo.

………… Addie 14 yo.

………… Myrtle 10 yo.

………… Waddie 7 yo.

………… Lolie 3 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 15, H219:

…… Akers, Johnson 61 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1839 VA, parents b. VA, m. 37y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Harriet E. 53 yo wife, b. July 1846 VA, parents b. VA, m. 37y, 11 children with 10 living.

………… Geo W. 30 yo single son, b. Nov 1869 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Ada S. 18 yo daughter, b. Aug 1881 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Waddie 15 yo son, b. June 1884 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Mary L. 12 yo daughter, b. July 1887 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Conley 7 yo son, b. Dec 1892 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg, H196:

…… Akers, J. A. 70 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 47y, rents home, HOH.

………… Harriet E. 63 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 47y, 10 children with 9 living.

………… Wadie 24 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

………… Conley 18 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

1920 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 31, H113:

…… Akers, Jonathan 80 yo married w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Hariet E. 74 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Waddy M. 35 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Minnie Ruth 25 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1923 Death: 4-23-1923 Giles Co., VA.

Johnathan Akers, 87y 11m, widowed w/m farmer, b. May 1839 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Sallie Reed. Father: James Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Harriet Lester, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: blank. COD: influenza pneumonia. Burial: blank. Undertaker: blank.

1923 Burial: Fletcher’s Cemetery, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by cricket

……+ Akers, Harriet E.

Parents: James T. Jr & Ann Eliza (Beldon) Lester. [Lester_Ann_JamesT_Jr]

1846 Birth: 7-8-1846 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Jonathan Akers.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jonathan Akers.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Jonathan Akers.

1910, 1920 Residence: Giles Co., VA with husband Jonathan Akers.

1923 Death: 3-19-1923 Giles Co., VA.

Harriet ?. Akers, 77 yo married w/f, b. July 1846 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Jonathan Akers. Jim Lester, b. Floyd Co., VA. Eliza Bilding, b. England. Informant: blank. COD: bronco pneumonia. Burial: blank. (doesn’t look like an E.)

1923 Burial: Fletcher’s Cemetery, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Samantha

……3. Akers, Minerva Francis

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1865 Birth: 2-8-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

i1884 Marriage #1: Minerva F. Akers m. George William Thompson 10-22-1884 at Jonathan Akers', Floyd Co., VA by A.G. Wells. He 19 yrs 8 mon, single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Loyd & Nancy Thompson. She 19 yrs 9 mon, single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jonathan & Harriet E. Akers.

George William Thompson, s/o Loyd L. & Nancy Mahala (Akers) Thompson. [Thompson_Loyd_Nancy]

1917 Death: 2-2-1917 Auburn District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Minerva Francis Thompson, 51y 11m 24d, married w/f, b. Feb 8, 1865 VA. Spouse: not asked for. Father: Jonathan Akers, b. VA. Mother: Harriet Lester, b. VA. Informant: George Thompson of R.R. Riner, VA. COD: tumor on the brain. Burial: Family Grave Yd, Feb 3, 1917.

1917 Burial: Family Graveyard. Exact location not known.

……3. Akers, James Wallace

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1866 Birth: 10-17-1866 VA. (src: 1900 census; death record)

1867 Birth: 10-17-1867 Floyd Co., VA. check source

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

i1889 Marriage #1: James Wallace Akers m. Minta A. Flinchum 12-24-1889 at Henry Wade's, Floyd Co., VA by W.R. Cummings. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jonathan & Harriet Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o R. & Rachel Flinchum.

1900 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 20, H55:

…… Akers, James W. 33 yo w/m farmer, b. Oct 1866 VA, parents b. VA, m. 10y, owns farm, HOH. (he can read & write)

………… Mary A. 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. NC, m. 10y, 3 children with 3 living. (does read Mary A.)

………… Stella V. 9 yo daughter, b. Apr 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Maude V. 6 yo daughter, b. Feb 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

………… James F. 2 yo son, b. Oct 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 21, H197:

…… Akers, Wallace 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, rents farm, HOH. (he can read & write)

………… Minta A. 38 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. NC, M1 20y, 6 children with 6 living.

………… Stella V. 19 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Maude V. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… J. Fred 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Claude 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Jim 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… None 3/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA. (i.e. not named?)

1920 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 31, H113:

…… Akers, J. Wallace 52 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, owns, HOH.

………… Mintie Alice 48 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. NC.

………… William C. 19 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… James B. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Posie M. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 6, H395:

…… Akers, Wallace 64 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Arminta A. 58 yo wife, b. Oct 1971 VA, parents b. NC, 19 yo when married.

………… James B. 23 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Posie M. 20 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

1940 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 36-6, H222:

…… Akers, James 72 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G1, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Mintie 69 yo wife, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Posy 19 yo single son, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, farm laborer.

1943 Death: 12-5-1943 rural Narrows, Pearisburg District, Giles Co., VA.

James Wallace Akers, 76y 1m 18d married w/m farmer, b. Oct 17, 1866 Floyd Co., VA. Veteran: blank. Spouse: Mrs. J. A. Akers. Father: Mr. O. W. Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Harriet Lester, b. Franklin Co., VA. Informant: Mrs. Tom Ratliff of Narrows, VA. COD: carcinoma of prostrate – 2 ½ years. Other: castration July 1942. Burial: Fairview Cem., Narrows, VA, Dec 7, 1943.

1943 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Mary

……….+ Akers, Arminta Alice “Mintie”

Parents: Robert W. & Rachel M. (unknown) Flinchum. [no file]

1870 Death: 10-28-1870 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record; tombstone)

1871 Birth: 10-1871 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with husband James Wallace Akers

1945 Death: 8-30-1945 Narrows, Pearisburg District, Giles Co., VA.

Mintie Alice Akers, 74y 10m 1d, widowed w/f, b. Oct 28, 1870 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: James Wallace Akers. Father: William Flinchum, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: not known. Informant: Mrs. F. L. Fanning of Silver Springs Maryland. COD: uremia. Burial: Fairview Cem., Narrows, VA, Aug 31, 1945.

1945 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

……….4. Akers, Stella Vivian

Parents: James Wallace & Arminta Alice “Mintie” (Flinchum) Akers.

1891 Birth: 4-28-1891 Montgomery Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1911 Marriage #1: Stella V. Akers m. Thomas Ratcliff 9-6-1911 Giles Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Giles Co., VA, s/o M. L. & M. Ratcliff. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, d/o J. W. & M. A. Akers.

John Thomas Ratcliff, b. Giles, 1884-1957, s/o Martin Luther & Martha Ann (Ratcliff) Ratcliff. [Death Cert] [no file]

1979 Death: 8-24-1879 Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA but of Rt #1, Box 62, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Stella Akers Ratcliff, 88 yo widowed w/f, b. Apr 28, 1891 VA. Spouse: John Thomas Ratcliff. Father: Wallace Akers. Mother: Minnie Flinchum. Informant: Mrs. Lucille A. Dennis. COD: cardio-pulmonary arrest – immediate. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, VA. No burial date.

1979 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Mary

……….4. Akers, Maude V.

Parents: James Wallace & Arminta Alice “Mintie” (Flinchum) Akers.

1894 Birth: 2-1894 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

(can’t find after 1910)

……….4. Akers, James Fred

Parents: James Wallace & Arminta Alice “Mintie” (Flinchum) Akers.

1897 Birth: 10-12-1897 Giles Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record – noted as the 3^rd child)

1900, 1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1920:

1926 Marriage #1: Fred James Akers m. Effie Lake Farley 1926 Mercer Co., WVA.

1984 Death: 10-26-1984 Roanoke Memorial Rehab. Center, Roanoke City, VA but of 124 Woodland St, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

Fred James Akers, 87 yo widowed w/m railroad welder, b. Oct 12, 1897 Giles Co., VA. Veteran: yes. Spouse: Effie Larken Farley. Father: James Wallace Akers. Mother: Mintie Flenchium. Informant: Betty Akers Conner. COD: bronchogenic carcinoma. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, VA. No burial date.

1984 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA. (no photo)

……….4. Akers, Claude William

Parents: James Wallace & Arminta Alice “Mintie” (Flinchum) Akers.

1900 Birth: 3-1-1900 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1923 Marriage #1: Anna Dora Johnson abt 1923.

1930 Residence: Ashe Co., NC, West Jefferson Town, College Ave, H44:

…… Akers, Claude Sr 29 yo w/m works on steam railroad, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, HOH.

………… Annie 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when married.

………… George W. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Claude Jr. 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1955 Death: 7-24-1955 Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of Box 833 Radford, VA.

Claude William Akers, 55 yo married w/m ass’t N. & W. R.R. foreman. Veteran: not asked. Spouse: Annie Akers. Father: Wallace Akers. Mother: Minnie Flinchum. Informant: hospital records. COD: ileus adynamic – 4 days; partial intestinal obstruction – 4 days; P.O. resection CA rectum – 12 days; uremia secondary – 48 hours. Burial: Radford Cemetery, Radford, VA, July 26, 1955.

1955 Burial: Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher

……….4. Akers, James Blaine

James B. Akers

src: FAG; photo added by Michael Blankenship

Parents: James Wallace & Arminta Alice “Mintie” (Flinchum) Akers.

1906 Birth: 12-6-1906 Narrows, VA. (src: delayed birth record – noted to be the 5^th child born to James Wallace Akers & Mintie Allice Flenchum.)

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Ole Mae Lawson

Ole Mae Lawson, 1907-2004, d/o Samuel Scott & Drucy Eliza (Lawson) Lawson. [no file]

1984 Death: 4-12-1984 Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA but of 151 Woodlawn St, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

James Blaine Akers, 77 yo married w/m textile plant laborer, b. Dec 6, 1906 VA. Spouse: Ola Lawson Akers. Father: James Wallace Akers. Mother: Mintie Flinchum. Informant: Ola Lawson Akers. COD: disseminated intravascular coagulopathy; multiple blood transfusions; ruptured aortic aneurysm; chronic renal failure; hypertension.

1984 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Mary

……….4. Akers, Posie Washington

Parents: James Wallace & Arminta Alice “Mintie” (Flinchum) Akers.

1910 Birth: 1-28-1910 Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1978 Death: 2-12-1978 Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

Posey Washington Akers, 68 yo w/m, never married retired laborer, b. Jan 28, 1910 Narrows, Giles Co., VA. Veteran: WW II. Father: James Wallace Akers. Mother: Mintie Alice Flentchen. Informant: Mr. James B. Akers. COD: ventricular fibrillation. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, VA. No burial date.

src: FAG; photo added by Mary

……3. Akers, George W.

done

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1869 Birth: 11-8-1869 Floyd Co., VA. (src; FCVA birth record)

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1908 Death: 6-26-1908.

1908 Burial: Fletcher’s Cemetery, Giles Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by RG3)

……3. Akers, Arteamus Dudley

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1871 Birth: 1871 Floyd Co., VA. (DOB src: tombstone)

1872 Birth: 3-20-1872 Floyd Co., VA. (DOB src: death record)

1873 Birth: Mar 1873 Floyd Co., VA. (DOB src: 1900 census)

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1892 Marriage #1: Dudley Akers m. Sarah E. Turpin 12-22-1892 at George Harris', Floyd Co., VA by Isaac Reed. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jonathan & Harriet Akers. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Thomas & Sarah Turpin.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 15, H212:

…… Akers, Artemus D. 27 yo w/m, farmer, b. Mar 1873 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Ellen 29 yo wife, b. Dec 1870 VA, parents b. VA, 4 children with 4 living.

………… Docie 7 yo daughter, b. Dec 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Frank 5 yo son, b. Oct 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Fred 3 yo son, b. May 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Jake 1 yo son, b. Dec 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H48:

…… Akers, Artemas D. 37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 17y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Sarah E. 47 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 17y, 9 children with 9 living.

………… Dosha D. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Frank 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Fred M. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Jake 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Mason 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Freman 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Roy 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ruby L. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Graton 1y 6/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Dublin District, Radford Rd, H196:

…… Akers, Dudley A. 47 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

………… Ellen S. 58 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Fred M. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Jake T. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

………… Mason K. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Freeman N. 16 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roy R. 15 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ruby L. 13 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Gratton W. 10 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Dublin District, H196:

…… Akers, A. Dudley 56 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Sarah E. 62 yo wife, b. VA, 24 yo when married.

………… Freeman L. 26 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Graton W. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer road construction.

…… Teel, Maranda 70 yo widowed sister-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1^st married.

1933 Marriage #2: A. D. Akers m. Ella Simpkins Wilson 11-8-1933 Radford, VA. He 61 yo s/o Jonathan Akers & Harriett Lester. She 38 yo d/o Truman Simpkins & Delia Ridpath.

Ella, aka Gracie Alma/ Elma, d/o Truman & Cordelia (Ridpath) Simpkins. [Death Cert]

1947 Death: 8-21-1947 Belspring, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Arteamus Dudley Akers, 75y 4m 22d, married w/m farmer, b. Mar 20, 1872 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Elma Simpkins. Father: Johnthan Akers, b. unknown. Mother: Harriet Lester, b. unknown. Informant: Mrs. A. D. Akers of Belspring, VA. COD: gunshot wound brain – minutes – rifle 22 – suicide. Burial: Pulaski Co., Aug 14, 1947.

1947 News Clips: (src: Find A Grave)

Farmer Near Belspring Found Dead Of Wound
Artemus Dudley Akers, 75, a farmer near Belspring since 1918, was found dead by members of his family this morning in the barnyard of his home with a small caliber bullet wound in his head and a rifle nearby. A native of Floyd county, he was reported by his household to have been despondent for the past several weeks and was seen picking up the rifle in the kitchen of the house a few minutes before his body was found. Sheriff Roy Summers and deputies investigated, but no official verdict on the nature of his death was available immediately. Akers is survived by his wife and nine children.

PULASKI SOUTHWEST TIMES, Tues, Aug 12, 1947
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Funeral services for A. Dudley Akers were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his home near Belspring. The Rev. G.P. Harris conducted the service. Burial was in the Hickman cemetery. Mr. Akers was born March 20, 1872, in Floyd county, a son of Jonathan and Harriet Lester Akers. He is survived by his widow, Elma Simpkins Akers, two daughters and six sons by a previous marriage, also three sisters and; two brothers. He had made his home in the Belspring community since 1918.

1947 Burial: Hickman Cemetery, Radford City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher

……….+ Akers, Sarah Ellen

Parents: Thomas & Sarah (Simpkins) Turpin. [no file]

1865 Birth: 1865 Floyd Co., VA. (src: YOB tombstone; POB: marriage record)

1867 Birth: 12-14-1867 Pulaski Co., VA. (src: death record)

1870 Birth: Dec 1870 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 census; POB: marriage record)

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Arteamus Dudley Akers.

1920, 1930 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with husband Arteamus Dudley Akers.

1932 Death: 7-2-1932 Dublin District, Pulaski Co., VA.

Sarah Ellen Akers, 64y 6m 18d, married w/f, b. Dec 14, 1867 Pulaski Co., VA. Spouse: A. D. Akers. Father: Thomas Turpin, b. unknown. Mother: Sarah Simpkins, b. unknown. Informant: A. D. Akers of New River Depot, VA. COD: cancer of right breast – 3 years. Burial: New River, July 4, 1932.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, July 03, 1932

1932 Burial: Hickman Cemetery, Radford City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher Oct 2010

……….4. Akers, Dosha Dell

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1892 Birth: 12-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1910 Marriage #1: Dosie Akers m. Homer Duncan 12-28-1910 Copper Valley, Floyd Co., VA by Eld. J. M. Phillips, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, son Asa & Nancy Duncan. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Dudly & Ellen Akers.

Homer Lee Duncan, s/o Asa & Nancy (Duncan) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_Benjamin_Nancy]

1982 Death: 11-18-1982 Bedspring, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, November 19, 1982

1982 Burial: Hickman Cemetery, Radford City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher Oct 2010

……….4. Akers, Frank Harman

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1894 Birth: 10-15-1894 Copper Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Frank Akers, 22 yo w/m of Wheatland, North Dakota, b. Oct 15, 1894 Copper Valley, Virginia, farm hand for W. F. Schultz of Gill Twp., ND, medium height & build, blue eyes & light hair. Dated June 5, 1917 Gill Precinct, Cass Co., ND.

1927 Marriage #1: Nannie Haven Linkous 1927.

Nannie Haven Linkous, 1909-1937, d/o James William & Mary Ann (Anderson) Linkous.

Marriage #2: Mary Farmer.

Mary Farmer, d/o Robert Graham & Mary Emeline (Duncan) Farmer.

1920: too many possibilities.

1942 Registration Card: can’t find.

1973 Death: 10-18-1973 Radford, VA but of Belspring, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, October 20, 1973

1973 Burial: Hickman Cemetery, Radford City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher Oct 2010

……….4. Akers, Fred Marshall

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1897 Birth: 5-27-1897 Pulaski Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1918 Registration Card: Fred Akers, 21 yo single w/m of Copper Valley, VA, b. May 27, 1897 Pulaski Co., VA, farming for father A. D. Akers, medium height & build, blue eyes & light hair. Dated June 2, 1918 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1926 Marriage #1: Jennie Pearl Hunsinger abt 1926.

Jennie Pearl Hunsinger, b. PA, 1905-1989, d/o John Alvin & Mary Emma (Roberts) Hunsinger. Jennie m. 2^nd Earl Truman Murray.

1962 Death: 3-24-1962 of Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania. [Death Cert]

1962 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

1962 Burial: Muncy Cemetery, Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.

src: FAG; photo added by Gloria (glo) Wolf Jul 2011 Jul 2011

……….4. Akers, Jacob Thomas “Jake”

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1898 Birth: 12-1898 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1898 Birth: 1-2-1898 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record but deemed lack of written evidence “cannot certify this birth”.)

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1926 Marriage #1: Amie Jane Hill 1-17-1926 Radford, VA.

Amie Jane Hill, b. East Radford, VA, 1909-1978, d/o Stokley & Mary C. (Willis) Hill.

1967 Death: 11-28-1967 Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania. [PA Death Cert]

1967 Burial: Muncy Cemetery, Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.

src: FAG; photo added by Gloria (glo) Wolf Jul 2011 Jul 2011

……….4. Akers, Mason McKinley “Pop”

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1902 Birth: 1-23-1902 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

i1922 Marriage #1: Mason M. Akers m. Delia S. Reed 2-15-1922 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o A. D. & Sarah E. Akers. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Spencer & Laura Reed.

1930 Residence: McClean Co., IL, Mount Hope District 53, H33:

…… Reed, Mason M. 29 yo w/m grain farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1^st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Delia 25 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 17 yo when 1^st married.

……… Kenneth T. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Eugene L. 4 yo son, b. IL, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Henrico Co., VA, Varina District 44-34, Oakland Road, H15:

…… Akers, Mason M. 39 yo w/m dairy milker, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

……… Delia S. 35 yo wife, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, housework.

……… Kenneth T. 17 yo son, b. VA, completed H3, resided in same place 1935, school.

……… Eugene L. 15 yo son, b. IL, completed G1, resided in same place 1935, school.

……… Norma Lee 9 yo daughter, b. IL, completed G3, resided in same place 1935, school.

……… Eloise 6/12 daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

…… Reed, Bonnie 16 yo single sister in law, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, other work.

1979 Death: 12-27-1979 Richmond, Chesterfield Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Friday, December 28, 1979

1979 Burial: Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Henrico Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by B. Mowen Apr 2017

………….+ Akers, Delia Sarah Rachel

Parents: Spencer Abram & Laura B. (Duncan) Reed. [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

1904 Birth: 10-7-1904 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: McClean Co., IL with husband Mason M. Akers.

1940 Residence: Henrico Co., VA with husband Mason M. Akers.

2001 Death: 1-15-2001 Richmond, Chesterfield Co., VA.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Wednesday, January 17, 2001

2001 Burial: Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico Co., VA.

………….5. Akers, Kenneth Theodore

Parents: Mason McKinley “Pop” & Delia Sarah Rachel (Reed) Akers.

1922 Birth: 12-6-1922 Belsprings, VA.

1930 Residence: McClean Co., IL with parents.

1940 Residence: Henrico Co., VA with parents.

1947 Marriage #1: Joyce Marie Humphrey 1947 Richmond, VA.

Joyce Marie Humphrey, b. Richmond, d/o Samuel G. Cleveland & 2^nd wife Thelma Garnett (Saunders) Humphrey.

1982 Death: 8-11-1982 Richmond, VA. [Death Cert]

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Friday, August 13, 1982

1982 Burial: Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield Co., VA.

………….5. Akers, Eugene Lincoln “Gene”

Parents: Mason McKinley “Pop” & Delia Sarah Rachel (Reed) Akers.

1925 Birth: 5-16-1925 VA.

1930 Residence: McClean Co., IL with parents.

1940 Residence: Henrico Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Doris Mae Wilson nee Huckabee, d/o Clyde & Lottie (Timberlake) Huckabee. She was 1^st m. & div. from Johnnie L. Wilson.

2016 Death: 2-8-2016 of Henrico, VA.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Sunday, February 14, 2016

2016 Burial: Washington Memorial Park and Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by B Mowen Apr 2017

………….5. Akers, Norma Lee

Parents: Mason McKinley “Pop” & Delia Sarah Rachel (Reed) Akers.

1930 Birth: 8-18-1930 VA.

1940 Residence: Henrico Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Norma 1^st m. Frontice Clifton Flowers 1949 Richmond, VA. Divorced 1953 Richmond, VA. No children.

Marriage #2: a Burleson.

1962 Marriage #3: Harold Howard Tripp Jr, 1930-1917, s/o Harold Howard Sr & Helen (unknown) Tripp.

1982 Death: 12-2-1982 Richmond, VA. [Death Cert]

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Friday, December 03, 1982

1982 Burial: Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Northumberland Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by MGBVA Apr 2012

………….5. Akers, Ellouise Rachel

Parents: Mason McKinley “Pop” & Delia Sarah Rachel (Reed) Akers.

1940 Birth: abt 1940 VA.

1940 Residence: Henrico Co., VA with parents.

1959 Marriage #1: William Garfield Figart 1959 Nash Co., NC..

William Garfield Figart, s/o M. Garfield & Ruby (unknown) Figart.

2017 Death: 12-25-2017 of Vinton, VA.

2017 Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Roberta Dalton Aug 2019

……….4. Akers, Freeman Lincoln

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1901 Birth: 1-19-1901. (src: tombstone)

1903 Birth: 1-19-1903 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1942 Registration Card; SSI Death Index)

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920, 1930 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1981 Death: 4-11-1981 Norwood St, Radford, VA.

Among out of town relatives and friends attending funeral service on Monday for Freeman Akers at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel in Radford were Mrs. Ruby Bernard, Mrs. Theresa Tiddick, Mr. & Mrs. Wilton Price of Portsmouth, Mrs. Marie Casteen of Suffolk, Mrs. Beverly Gunter and Tommy Akers of Montoursville, PA, Mr. & Mrs. James Childress and Misty, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Figart of Roanoke, Mr. & Mrs. Willard Akers and Pet Akers of Dublin and Raymond Akers and Rev. Danny Collins of Fairlawn Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed in Hickman Cemetery in Pulaski County.
PULASKI SOUTHWEST TIMES, Wed, Apr 22, 1981 (src: FAG)

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, April 12, 1981

1981 Burial: Hickman Cemetery, Radford City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher Oct 2010

……….4. Akers, Roy Roosevelt

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1904 Birth: 4-23-1904 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1926 Marriage #1: Maud Rebecca Thomas abt 1926.

Maud Rebecca Thomas, 1907-1984, d/o Roy & W. Rebecca (Strous) Thomas. Three known children: Thomas Frank Akers, Beverly Joyce Akers Guinter, Donald E.

1930 Residence: Lycoming Co., PA, City of Williamsport, H532:

…… Akers, Roy R. 25 yo married w/m, b. VA as were his parents, salesman for a gas & oil station, 21 yo when married, wife not noted.

1971 Death: 7-23-1971 of rural Montoursville, Lycoming Co., PA. [PA Death Cert] [obit not found]

1971 Burial: Clinton Baptist Church Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PA

src: FAG; photo added by Rodger Feb 2011

……….4. Akers, Ruby Lee

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1925 Marriage #1: Ruby L. m. Joseph Maury Bernerd abt 1925 VA.

Joseph Maury Bernerd, 1899-1979, s/o Jeremiah & Teresa (Del Sole) Bernard.

1987 Death: 7-29-1987 of 2852 N. Nansemond Dr, Suffolk, VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1987 Burial: Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Joe Colby May 2013

……….4. Akers, Graton Wayne

Parents: Arteamus Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Turpin) Akers.

19089 Birth: 10-5-1908 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920, 1930 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1932 Marriage #1: Graton Akers m. Elizabeth Tice 8-24-1932 Pulaski Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd, s/o A. D. Akers & S. E. Turpin. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Pulaski, s/o I. W. Tice & Sarah E. Calhoun.

Sarah Elizabeth Tice, 1912-2000 , d/o Isaac Ward & Sarah Elizabeth “Bessie” (Calhoun) Tice. [Tice_Cynthia_Manassah]

1974 Death: 12-25-1974 NC but of Rt 2 Radford, VA. [NC Death Cert]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, December 26, 1974

1974 Burial: Sunrise Cemetery, Radford, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher Nov 2911

……3. Akers, Elsie Jane

aka

……3. Akers, Elsie Ann

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1874 Birth: 7-8-1874 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1893 Marriage #1: Elcia Akers m. John T. Turpin 03-07-1893 at Hamthen Thomtson, Floyd Co., VA by Noah Reed. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Sarah Turpin. She 18 yrs 8 mos, single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jonathan & Harriet E. Akers.

John Thomas Turpin, , 1875-1948, s/o Thomas & Sarah (Simpkins) Turpin. [Death Cert] [no file]

1958 Death: 7-12-1958 Marion, Smyth Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, July 14, 1958

1958 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (no photo as of Mar ‘26)

……3. Akers, Tilda Myrtle

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1878 Birth: 8-15-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1895 Marriage #1: Tilda M. Akers m. R. W. Wilkerson 6-16-1895 Giles Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m, b. Carroll Co., VA, s/o R. F. & N. J. Wilkerson. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. & H. Akers.

Riley Watson Wilkerson, 1875-1961, s/o Rush Floyd & Nannie Jane (Fanning) Wilkerson. [no file]

1946 Death: 4-4-1946 Narrows, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1946 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA with Riley. (no photo as of Mar ‘26)

……3. Akers, Adeline Snow “Addie”

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1881 Birth: 8-7-1881 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1904 Marriage #1: Addie Akers m. M. H. Wilkerson 7-27-1904 Giles Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Giles Co., VA, s/o R. F. & N. J. Wilkerson. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. & H. Akers.

Mitchell Harman Wilkinson, 1881-1960, s/o Rush Floyd & Nannie Jane (Fanning) Wilkerson. [no file]

1971 Death: 1-28-1971 Narrows, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, January 30, 1970

1971 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by cricket

……3. Akers, Waddie Marshall

Suggested Records

· 1930 United States Federal Census Waddey M Akers

· 1940 United States Federal Census Willie A Akers

· 1920 United States Federal Census Medely M Ahess

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 Waddy Marshall Akers

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 Waddie Marshall Akers

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 Waddie M Akers

· U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Waddie Marshell Akers

· U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Waddie Marshall Akers

· U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Waddie Akers

· 1910 United States Federal Census Waddie M Akee

· 1910 United States Federal Census Wadie Akers

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1884 Birth: 6-15-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Minnie Ruth Conley

1920 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 31, H113:

…… Akers, Jonathan 80 yo married w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Hariet E. 74 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Waddy M. 35 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Minnie Ruth 25 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg, H95:

…… Akers, Waddy M. 45 yo w/m house carpenter/building contractor, b. VA, parents b. VA, 34 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Minnie R. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when married.

………… Maggie L. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Giles Co., VA, East River Twp,

…… Akers, Waddy A. 56 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, completed G7, resided same place 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Minnie 46 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, housework.

…… Robertson, Fred 23 yo son-in-law, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, celanese plant laborer.

………… Maggie 18 yo married daughter, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, housework.

………… Reta 0/12 granddaughter, b. VA, completed G0.

1965 Death: 10-30-1965 of rural Narrows, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1965 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Funeral services for Waddy Marshall Akers, 81, of Narrows, Va., will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Rev. Paul Hambrick will officiate and bury will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Akers, a native of Floyd County, Va., was a son of the late John and Harriet Akers. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.

He died Saturday, in a Pearisburg hospital following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Akers, last Friday.

Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Fred Robertson of Narrows; one sister: Mrs. Mitchell Wilkinson of Narrows; one brother: Conley Akers of Salem, Va.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Riffe's Funeral Home of Narrows after noon on Sunday. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Odd Fellows Lodge 149.

1965 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by cricket Sep 2010

……...+ Akers, Minnie Ruth

Parents: Daniel Harrison & Rosa Bell (Whittaker) Conley. [no file]

1894 Birth: 8-8-1894 Giles Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Giles Co., VA with husband Waddie Marshall Akers but his parents HOH.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg with husband Waddie Marshall Akers.

1965 Death: 10-22-1965 of rural Narrows, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1965 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

……...4. Akers, Maggie Louise

Parents: Waddie Marshall & Minnie Ruth (Conley) Akers.

1921 Birth: 8-26-1921 Giles Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg with parents.

1938 Marriage #1: Maggie Louise Akers m. Fred Edmons Robertson 6-21-1938 Narrows, VA. He 21 yo single w/m. b. Giles, s/o Cleve Robertson & Bertha Kelley. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Giles, d/o Waddie M. & Minnie Conley.

1977 Death: 2-18-1977 of rural Narrows, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1977 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Maggie Akers-Robertson, 55, of Narrows, died Friday at her home following a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born August 26, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Waddie & Minnie Conley Akers.

She is survived by her husband Fred E. Robertson, one son Waddie Robertson; 3 daughters Rita R. Gautier; Ruby R. Evans; and Rhetta R. Neal; 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services were Monday at Riffes with Rev. C.L. Atkinson officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, February 20, 1977

1977 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Samantha

……3. Akers, Mary Laura

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1887 Birth: 7-8-1887 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1909 Marriage #1: Lura Akers m. Walter B. Farley 12-22-1909 Giles Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m, b. Summers, s/o Jno A. & M.A. Farley. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o “Faley & H.” Akers.

Walter Bowd Farley, 1889-1953, s/o John A. & Manerva A. (Ford) Farley. [Death Cert]

1957 Death: 1-15-1957 of rural Narrows, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1957 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Conley Columbus

·

Parents: Jonathan A. & Harriet E. (Lester) Akers.

1892 Birth: 12-19-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

i1914 Marriage #1: Conley Akers m. Lucy Akers 12-23-1914 at Sowers, Floyd Co., VA by R. T. Akers, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 22 yo single w/m railroad man, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Johnathan & Harriett Akers. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. W. & Sallie Akers.

1917 Registration Card: Conly Columbus Akers, 24 yo married w/m of Sowers, VA, b. Dec 19, 1892 Floyd Co., VA, farming for G. W. Akers, supports wife & child, tall height & medium build, brown eyes & hair. Dated 6-5-1917 Booths Mill, Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District, H126:

…… Akers, Conly C. 28 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Lucy A. 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… George W. 3y 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Edna L. 2y 0/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 6, H401:

…… Akers, Conly C. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Lucy A. 32 yo wife, b. VA, 17 yo when married.

………… George W. 16 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Edna L. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… James L. 10 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Evelyn V. 8 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Russell C. 5 yo son, b. VA.

1940 Residence: Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, 1006 Colorado St, H178:

…… Akers, Conly C., 47 yo w/m stream railroad grade crossing watchman, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Lucy 42 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA 1935, housework.

………… Evelyn 17 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA 1935, meat packer.

………… Russell 15 yo son, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA 1935, school.

1942 Registration Card: Conly Columbus Akers, 49 yo w/m of 801 Union Street, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, b. Dec 19, 1982 Floyd Co., VA, Person who will always know your address: Lucy Alia Akers of 801 Union Street, Salem, VA, Employer: Norfolk & Western R R, Roanoke, VA, 5’ 10” 170 lbs, gray eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion.

1968 Death: 11-6-1968 507 Union St Salem, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, November 17, 1968

1968 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Karl Clendening May 2022

……...+ Akers, Lucy Alice

Parents: George Washington & Sarah (Reed) Akers. [Akers_Michael_Louisa]

1897 Birth: 5-6-1897 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Conley Columbus Akers.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with husband Conley Columbus Akers.

1940 Residence: Salem, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Conley Columbus Akers.

1991 Death: 6-9-1991 507 Union St Salem, VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, June 10, 1991

1991 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (no photo)

……...4. Akers, George Washington

Parents: Conly Columbus & Lucy Alice (Akers) Akers.

1916 Birth: 2-5-1916 VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1936 Marriage #1: George m. Claudine Lois Crosswhite 8-30-1936 Roanoke, VA.

Claudine Lois Crosswhite William Vernon & Florence Susan (Mowles) Crosswhite.

1987 Death: 5-16-1987 of 1415 Eddy Ave, Salem, VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, May 18, 1987

1987 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Karl Clendening May 2022

……...4. Akers, Edna Laverne

Parents: Conly Columbus & Lucy Alice (Akers) Akers.

1917 Birth: 12-15-1917 Giles Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1936 Marriage #1: Edna LaVerne Akers m. Lynwood Brammer Sisson 3-17-1936 Salem, VA. He 20 yo single w/m, b. Floyd, s/o Robert Oscar Sisson & Laura Simpson. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Giles, d/o Conley Columbus Akers & Lucy Alice Akers.

1945 Divorce: granted to Edna 6-22-1945 Norfolk, VA. 1 child affected.

1950 Marriage #2: Edna m. 2^nd Robert Edwin Lambert 4-21-1950 Salem, VA.

2020 Death: 8-26-2020 of Salem, VA.

Edna Lambert, 102, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She preceded in death by her parents, Conley and Lucy Akers; her loving husband of 69 years, Robert Bob Lambert; brothers, George (Claudine), Russell, and James (Nan) Akers; as well as her sister, Evelyn Underwood (Fred). Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Betty Kingrey (Frank); two granddaughters, Cheryl Madagan (Mike) and Cindy Benson (Butch); two great-grandsons, Hank Benson (Melinda) and Sean Madagan; one great-great-grandson, Jack Benson; as well as a great-great granddaughter, Carlyn Benson; last but not least her very dear friend, Betty Akers; also left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces, nephews, and other dear friends. A private family visitation will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020, at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, followed by a 2:00 p.m. public graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park. Chaplain Gary Kingery will be officiating. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of The Oaks at Richfield Assisted Living, especially Teresa Bailey and Debbie Conway for all of her sincere and loving care, as well as Dr. Raza also of Richfield, Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as her dear friend Jacqueline Rosser, for all of the compassionate care they provided to Edna as well as being her dear friends. Service Details. Graveside Service When Monday, August 31st, 2020 2:00pm Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Monday, August 31st, 2020 2:00pm Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153

src: John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

2020 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……...4. Akers, James Lincoln

Parents: Conly Columbus & Lucy Alice (Akers) Akers.

1920 Birth: abt 1920 VA.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1940 Marriage #1: James Lincoln Akers m. Nannie Ovella Sutphin 3-9-1940 Salem, VA. He 21 yo single w/m Salem Hosiery Mill machine operator, b. Montgomery, s/o Conley Columbus Akers & Lucy Alice Akers. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Pulaski, d/o Zebrum Andrew Sutphin & Adelaide Raymond Manuel.

1980 Death: 11-15-1980 of 1227 Wisteria Dr S.E., Orangeburg, South Carolina.

The Times and Democrat, Orangeburg, South Carolina · Saturday, November 15, 1980

1980 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by mom2min2 Oct 2017

……...4. Akers, Evelyn Virginia

Parents: Conly Columbus & Lucy Alice (Akers) Akers.

1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Salem, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Fred Leslie Underwood.

Fred Leslie Underwood, 1913-1984, s/o Henry Franklin & Sarah Ellen (Atkins) Underwood. [Underwood_John_Jane]

1998 Death: 5-28-1998 Salem, VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, May 30, 1998

1998 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Wolf SilverOak Nov 2011

……...4. Akers, Russell Columbus

Parents: Conly Columbus & Lucy Alice (Akers) Akers.

1924 Birth: 7-20-1924 Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Salem, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1942 Marriage #1: Russell Columbus Akers m. Mary Grace Lovern 1-16-1942 Salem, VA. He 19 yo single w/m War Dept Chauffeur, b. Narrows, VA, s/o Connely C. Akers & Lucy Akers. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Radford, d/o Frank S. Lovern & Stella Viars.

1965 Divorce: granted to wife, Mary Grace Lovern from Russell Columbus Akers 11-11-1965 Roanoke Co., VA.

1965 Marriage #2: Russell Columbus Akers m. Betty King Byrd nee Betty Ann King 12-3-1965 Bath Co., VA. He 41 yo divorced w/m, b. Giles, s/o Conley Columbus Akers & Lucy Alice Akers. She 36 yo divorced w/f, b. Roanoke Co., VA, d/o Charles Gordon King & Pattie Pelerta Robertson.

1974 Death: 6-20-1974 of 4323 Tellico Rd N.W., Roanoke, VA. [Death Cert]

1974 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

…2. Akers, Mahala P.

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1842 Birth: abt 1842 Montgomery.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1854 Death: 9-7-1854 Floyd Co., VA, d/o COD fever. Age 19y. POB Floyd Co., VA. [1854 Floyd Co., VA Death Register]

1854 Burial:

…2. Akers, Nancy Mahala

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1842 Birth: 1842 Montgomery Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1864 Marriage #1: Nancy M. Akers m. Lloyd Thompson 02-24-1864 at Andrew A. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 46 yo single farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Nancy Thompson. She single 22 yo, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jas. & Sarah Akers.

Lloyd L. Thompson, s/o Samuel & Nancy (Lucas) Thompson. [Thompson_Loyd_Nancy]

…2. Akers, Edmunson

This whole family needs work

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1845 Birth: 6-27-1845 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: 1900 Census; Death Cert)

1846 Birth: 1846 (src: tombstone)

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1867 Marriage #1: Edminsin Akers m. Evaline Akers 11-28-1867 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 22 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sarah Akers. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Celia Akers.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H186:

…… Akers, Edmindson 25 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, $0/0, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Evaline 22 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house, cannot write.

………… John Wm 8/12, b. Sept VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H293:

…… Akers, Edmund 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Evaline 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… John W. 11 yo son, parents b. VA, farmer, school.

………… Colonel Z. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Wilbert 1 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District:

…… Akers, Edmund 45 yo.

………… Eveline 30 yo.

………… John W. 18 yo.

………… Colenel T. 16 yo.

………… Wilbert H. 14 yo.

………… Roy S. 12 yo.

………… Lulie P. 10 yo.

………… Londis E. 8 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H216:

…… Akers, Edmass 54 yo w/m farmer, b. June 1845 VA, m. 31y, cannot read or write, rents farm, HOH.

………… Evaline 51 yo wife, b. Jan 1849 VA, parents b. VA, m. 31y, 11 children with 6 living.

………… Wilbert H. 20 yo single son, b. June 1879 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Roy S. 16 yo son, b. June 1883 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Loula P. 13 yo daughter, b. Dec 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Susan L. 11 yo daughter, b. Nov 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H22:

…… Akers, Edwin D. 67 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 40y, rents, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Evaline 62 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 40y, 8 children with 6 living, cannot read or write.

………… Roy S. 24 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, home farm laborer, cannot read or write.

………… Lily E. 23 yo married daughter-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Ivan S. 5/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H23:

…… Akers, Edmason 73 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, rents, HOH.

………… Eveline Akers 77 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write

1924 Death: 4-27-1924 Indian Valley District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1924 Burial: John Akers family cemetery, off SR 739, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo of marker as of Mar 2026)

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Apr 2015

……+ Akers, Evaline

Parents: John & Celia (Reed) Akers. [Akers_John_Celia]

1849 Birth: 1-1849 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Edmundson Akers.

1920 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H23:

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 9, H26:

…… Akers, R. Sidney 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when married, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Lillie E. 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married.

……… Ivan S. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

……… Talford L. 17 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

……… Vada A. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Evaline 81 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1935 Confederate Widow’s Pension: Evaline Akers applied for a widow’s pension in 1935. She stated Edmunson d. 5-5-1924 Floyd Co., VA of pneumonia.

1947 Death: 8-29-1947 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1924 Burial: John Akers family cemetery, off SR 739, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo of marker as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, not named

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1868 Birth & Death: 5-3-1868 Floyd Co., VA. Sex not given.

……3. Akers, John William

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1869 Birth: 10-25-1869 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1892 Marriage #1: John W. Akers m. Mary R. Quesenberry 12-29-1892 at Nathaniel Quesenberry's, Floyd Co., VA by Stephen Huett. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Edmunson & Eveline Akers. She 26 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Nathaniel & Nancy Quesenberry.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 15, H166:

…… Akers, John Wm 30 yo w/m farmer, b. Oct 1869 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, mortgaged farm, HOH.

………… Mary R. 31 yo wife, b. Jan 1869 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, 5 children with 5 living.

………… John R. 6 yo son, b. Oct 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Lura E. 5 yo daughter, b. May 1895 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Edd M. 5 yo son, b. Jan 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Freeman M. 1 yo son, b. Nov 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Baby 3/12 daughter, b. Feb 1900 VA, parents b. VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Blacksburg District, H59:

…… Akers, John W. 50 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, owns, HOH.

………… Mary R. 51 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lurie E. 24 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Edward Mc. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, bridge construction laborer.

………… Freeman N. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Kyle M. 17 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Rolo G. 16 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Willie D. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Girtie M. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Blacksburg District, H243:

…… Akers, John W. 59 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Mary 62 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when married.

………… Lury 38 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ed 36 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Rolie 24 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA farm laborer.

1940:

1950:

1957 Death: 9-16-1957 rural Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, September 17, 1957

1957 Burial: Akers Cemetery, Nighthawk Drive, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Aug 2014

……….+ Akers, Mary Rosabell

Parents: Nathaniel Floyd C. & Nancy Ellen Rachel (Clay) Quesenberry. [Quesenberry_John_Nancy]

1869 Birth: 1-1869 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John William Akers.

1910:

1920, 1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband John William Akers.

1940:

1950:

1953 Death: 10-20-1953 of rural Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, October 20, 1953

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, October 21, 1953

1953 Burial: Akers Cemetery, Nighthawk Drive, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Aug 2014

……….4. Akers, John Benjamin

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1893 Birth: 10-16-1893 Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Agnes M. Linkous.

1976 Death: 11-1-1976 Greenup Co., KY.

1976 Burial: Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Russell, Greenup Co., KY.

src: FAG; photo added by Emily Kelley Feb 2013

……….4. Akers, Lura Evaline

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1895 Birth: 5-1895 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910:

1920, 1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1934 Marriage #1: Lura Akers m. Pete Edwards 1-6-1934 Montgomery Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. Roanoke Co., VA, s/o Emmitt Edwards & Martha Milton. She 25 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o J. W. Akers & Mary Quesenberry.

Peter LeRoy “Pete” Edwards, 1909-1981, s/o Jasper Emett & Martha Ann (Melton) Edwards.

1993 Death: 8-18-1993 of Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, August 22, 1993

1993 Burial: Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Willis Jensen Sep 2011

……….4. Akers, Edward McKinley

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1897 Birth: 1-12-1897 Floyd Co., VA,

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910:

1920, 1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Marriage #1: Edward Akers m. Rosa Elizabeth Fields 9-15-1930 Montgomery Co., VA. He 32 yo single w/m laborer b. Floyd, s/o J. W. Akers & Mary Quesenberry. She 20 yo d/o I. W. Fields & Laura J. Pool.

Rose Elizabeth Fields, 1910-1981, d/o Isaiah Wesley & Laura J. (Poole) Fields.

1942 Registration Card: Edward McKinley Akers, 45 yo w/m of Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA, b. Jan 12, 1897 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know your address: Mrs. Rosa Akers of Cambria, VA, employer: Hercules Powder Co., Radford, VA, 5’ 5 1/2” 145 lbs, blue eyes, blonde hair, light complexion.

1973 Death: 12-18-1873 rural Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, December 20, 1973

1973 Burial: Akers Cemetery, Nighthawk Drive, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Aug 2014

……….4. Akers, Freeman Nathaniel

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1898 Birth: 11-2-1898 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910:

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #1: Freeman m. Lucy Myrtle Early 4-4-1927 Montgomery Co., VA. He 28 yo so John W. & Mary Akers. She 22 yo d/o G. W. & Mattie Early.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Blacksburg District, H242:

…… Akers, Freeman 32 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 29 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Lucy M. 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when married.

………… Beula 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Curtis 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1950 Marriage #2: Freeman m. Delia Harris 1950 Bristol, VA.

Divorce granted Jul 1976 Montgomery Co., VA.

Delia Harris Akers, b. 11-17-1905 Floyd, d. 8-26-1987 Radford, VA., d/o John Thomas & Alice (Reed) Harris. [Harris_Thomas_Elizabeth] Delia 1^st m. 1926 Jessie Isaac Reed, 1904-1944, s/o Millard & 2^nd wife Sarah Jane (Duncan) Reed. [Reed_Sarah_GeorgeP]

1976 Marriage #3: Freeman Nathaniel Akers m. 3^rd Thula Mae Thompson nee Buckner 7-12-1976 Christiansburg, VA. He 76 yo divorced w/m, b. VA, s/o John W. Akers & Mary Rosebelle Quesenberry. She 59 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, d/o Pierce B. Buckner & Daisy East. Freeman’s third marriage. Thula’s 2^nd.

Thula Mae Buckner, 1911-1980, d/o Pierce B. & Daisy (East) Buckner. [Death Cert]

1991 Death: 12-10-1991 of 1800 North Fork Rd, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, December 11, 1991

1991 Burial: Akers Cemetery, Nighthawk Drive, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Aug 2014

………….+ Akers, Lucy Myrtle

Parents: George Washington & Martha Jane “Mattie” (Gordon) Early.

1905 Birth: 4-2-1905 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Freeman Nathaniel Akers.

1943 Death: 10-21-1943 Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1943 Burial: Akers Cemetery, Nighthawk Drive, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Aug 2014

………….5. Akers, Beula Constance

Parents: Freeman Nathaniel & Lucy M. (unknown) Akers.

1928 Birth: 2-10-1928 VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1946 Marriage #1: Beula m. Roy Elijah Nester 1946.

Roy Elijah Nester, 1915-1991, s/o Arthur Kemp & Nettie (Smith) Nester.

2011 Death: 2-21-2011 Roanoke, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, February 23, 2011

2011 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes Jun 2013

………….5. Akers, Freeman Curtis

Parents: Freeman Nathaniel & Lucy M. (unknown) Akers.

1930 Birth: 9-3-1929 VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Edith Madeline Six 1953.

Edith Madeline Six, 1925-2025, d/o Robert Claude & Dorothy Mae (Echols) Six. She m. 2^nd 1997 Elvie Levi Conley.

1988 Death: 10-7-1988 of 7645 Bradshaw Rd, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, October 08, 1988

1988 Burial: Akers Cemetery, Nighthawk Drive, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Aug 2014

……….4. Akers, Infant daughter

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1900 Birth: 2-1900 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……….4. Akers, Kyle Montague

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1900 Birth: 5-20-1902 Floyd Co., VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1924 Marriage #1: m. Pearl Early 12-30-1924 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H270:

…… Akers, Kyle M. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, 22 yo when married, HOH.

………… Pearl 21 yo wife, b. VA, 16 yo when married.

………… Ruby 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, on and off 603 at 637 to Ironto, H90: (moved?)

…… Akers, Kyle M. 31 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed H1, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Pearl L. 32 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Ruby E. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935.

………… Dollie E. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

1976 Death: 8-27-1976 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, August 28, 1976

1978 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Aug 2014

………….+ Akers, Pearl Lee

Parents: George Washington & Martha Jane “Mattie” (Gordon) Early.

1908 Birth: 3-9-1908 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Kyle Montague Akers.

1978 Death: 4-19-1978 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, April 21, 1978

1978 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

………….5. Akers, Ruby Edith

Parents: Kyle Montague & Pearl Lee (Early) Akers.

1928 Birth: 1-18-1928 Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1936 Marriage #1: Herman Lee St Clair abt 1946.

1981 Death: 8-19-1981 Warren, Trumble Co., OH.

1981 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Sep 2014

………….5. Akers, Dollie Esther

Parents: Kyle Montague & Pearl Lee (Early) Akers.

1937 Birth: abt 1937 Montgomery Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1954 Marriage #1: Dollie Esther Akers m. Ellis Daniel Meredith 4-9-1954 Montgomery Co., VA. He 20 yo single w/m laborer, b. Giles, s/o Albert Meredith & Iona Vaught. She 17 yo single Blue Ridge Overall machine operator, b. Montgomery, d/o Kyle Montague Akers & Pearl Early.

Ellis Daniel Meredith, 1933-2014, s/o Albert & Iona Tempest (Vaught) Meredith.

1988 Death: 12-7-1988 rural Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, December 08, 1988

1988 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Oct 2015

……….4. Akers, Rollie Gradon

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1903 Birth: 11-9-1903 Floyd Co., VA.

1910:

1920, 1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

i1936 Marriage #1: Rola G. Akers m. Alva Myrtle Nester 9-15-1936 Floyd Co., VA. He 33 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd, s/o J. W. Akers & Rosa Quesenberry. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o A. K. Nester & Nettie Smith.

Alva Myrtle Nester, 1911-2001, d/o Arthur Kemp & Nettie (Smith) Nester. [no file]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, October 04, 2001

1981 Death: 3-18-1981of 740 Ellett Rd, Rt 2, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, March 20, 1981

1981 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes May 2013

……….4. Akers, Willie Denver

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1906 Birth: 8-21-1906 Floyd Co., VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1929 Marriage #1: Willie D. Akers m. Mildred Blanch Brandan 12-11-1929 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m railroading b. Floyd, s/o John Wm Akers & Mary Bell Quesenberry. She 14 yo single w/f, b. Brunswick Co., VA, d/o D. E. Brandon & Mildred Fawar.

Mildred Blanche Brandau, d/o Dennis Edwrd & Mildred Elizabeth (Farrar) Brandau.

1994 Death: 1-5-1994 Virginia Beach, VA. [Death Cert]

1994 Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……….4. Akers, Girtie Mae

Parents: John William & Mary Rosabell (Quesenberry) Akers.

1909 Birth: 3-23-1909 Montgomery Co., VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1925 Marriage #1: Gertie May Akers m. Frank Early 6-25-1925 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m railroading, b. Montgomery s/o G. W. & Martha Early. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery d/o J. W. & Mary R. Akers.

Frank Circle Early, 1903-1981, s/o George Washington & Martha Jane “Mattie” (Gordon) Early. [Death Cert]

1988 Death: 5-26-1988 of 3610 South Main Street, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, May 29, 1988

1988 Burial: Dudley Cemetery, Falls Ridge Road, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes Jan 2016

……3. Akers, Colonel Zebra

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1872 Birth: 9-3-1872 Indian Valley Twp, Floyd Co., VA. [Floyd Co., VA Birth Register]

1873 Birth: 12-3-1873 Floyd Co., VA. [src: Death Cert; 1900 census]

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1896 Marriage #1: Colonel Z. Akers m. Nancy M. Semones 05-02-1896 at the bride's parents', Floyd Co., VA by Noah Reed. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Edmonson & Eveline Akers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Sarah Semones.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 15, H225:

…… Semones, Sarah 66 yo widowed w/f co-farmer, b. Jan 1834 VA, parents b. VA, 5 children with 3 living, owns farm free of mortgage, cannot read or write, HOH.

…… **, Zebit C. 26 yo son-in-law co-farmer, b. Dec 1873 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, cannot read or write. (implies surname was “Semones”; should be “Akers”)

…………**, Nannie M. 23 yo married daughter, b. Jul 1876 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, 2 children with 2 living. (implies surname was “Semones”; should be “Akers”)

…………**, Oma F. 2 yo daughter, b. Mar 1897 VA, parents b. VA. (implies surname was “Semones”; should be “Akers”)

…………**, Wilbert E. 4/12 son, b. Feb 1900 VA, parents b. VA.( implies surname was “Semones”; should be “Akers”)

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 48, H101:

…… Akers, Kernel 36 yo w/m sawmill laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 14y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH.

………… Nannie M. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 14y, 5 children with 5 living.

………… Omie F. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Wilbert E. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ora J. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Virginia O. 4 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Opie M. 1y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H12:

…… Akers, Colonel Z. 48 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Nannie M. 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Oma 22 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ezra 19 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Ora 16 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Opia 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Eddie 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ersie 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, North Side of Indian Valley District, H4:

…… Akers, Kernel Z. 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when married, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Tilda N. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when married.

………… Opa M. 20 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Eddie 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

………… Ersie A. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Sarah E. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1936 Marriage #2: Vincie Adeline Slaughter abt 1936.

Vinecie Adeline Slaughter, b. Carroll, 1897-1970, d/o George Washington & Barbara (Quesenberry) Slaughter. [NC Death Cert] Vinecie 1^st m. Henry E. Dalton 1923 Carroll, divorced 1939 Carroll. 1 child.

Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Monday, March 02, 1970

1940 Residence: Surry Co., NC, Franklin District 86-12, H274:

…… Ackers, C. Z. 67 yo w/m, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Vineca A. 42 yo wife, b. VA, completed G4, housework.

………… Geneva F. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

1971 Death: 4-3-1971 of rural Thurman, Surry Co., NC. [NC Death Cert]

Colonel Zebra Akers d. Apr 3, 1971 Alleghany Hospital, Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC. Widowed. Residence: Rt 1, Thurmond, Surry Co., NC. Age 97y 4m. Born 12-3-1973 VA. Surviving Spouse: Dead. Parents: Ed & Evelyn Akers. Informant: family. COD: Acute Myocardial Infarction. Burial: Charity Hill Church Cemetery, Surry Co., NC. (src: NC Death Cert)

Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Sunday, April 04, 1971

src: FAG: photo added by Researching 2-1-2026

1971 Burial: Charity Hill Church Cemetery, Mountain Park, Surry Co., NC.

src: FAG: photo added by Coy O. York May 2012

……….+ Akers, Nancy Matilda “Nannie”

Parents: Absalom & 2^nd wife Sarah (Cox) Semones. [Semones_Isaac_Mary]

1876 Birth: 7-26-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Colonel Zebra Akers but her mother HOH.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Colonel Zebra Akers.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 32-9, Co Road 619, H189:

…… Akers, Eddie 28 yo married w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Esma 16 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, housework.

………… Matilda 65 yo widowed mother b. VA, completed G7, engaged in other. (Matilda was not widowed at this time)

1950 Death: 3-1-1950 of rural Willis, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, March 02, 1950

1950 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Nancy (Mayo) Bishop Nov 2010

……….4. Akers, Oma Florence

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” (Semones) Akers.

1897 Birth: 3-9-1897 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but maternal grandmother HOH.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1920 Marriage #1: Oma F. Akers m. Oakley F. Dalton 8-25-1923 Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Phillips, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence Indian Valley, VA, s/o Amos & Itura Dalton. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Indian Valley, VA, d/o C. Z. & M. M. Akers.

Oakley Flurnoy M. Dalton, b. 2-6-1897, d. 1-29-1990, s/o Amos & Itura (Cox) Dalton. [Dalton_Amos_Itura]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, January 30, 1990

1992 Death: 1-27-1992 New River, Pulaski Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, January 29, 1992

1992 Burial: Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., VA. (with Oakley)

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher Nov 2011

……….4. Akers, Wilbert Ezra

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” (Semones) Akers.

1900 Birth: 2-3-1900 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but maternal grandmother HOH.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1922 Marriage #1: Wilbert m. Ida Hedge abt 1922.

Ida N. Hedge, b. 12-13-1902, d. 11-9-1975, d/o unknown. [no file]

1930 Pulaski Co., Dublin District, H355:

…… Akers, Wilbert E. 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, 22 yo when married, HOH.

……… Ida N. 27 yo wife, b. VA, 19 yo when married.

……… Howard C. 5 yo son, b. VA.

……… Geraline G. 3y 2/12 daughter, b. VA.

1969 Death: 6-27-1969 of Ashburn, Loudoun Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1969 Burial: Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA. (with Ida)

src: FAG; photo added by Betty Frain May 2010

……….4. Akers, Ora Jane

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” (Semones) Akers.

1903 Birth: 1-14-1903 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1922 Marriage #1: Ora Akers m. Clayton Dickerson 8-24-1922 Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA by John M. Phillips, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 28 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Port & Mary Dickerson. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o C. Z. & Matilda Akers.

Oliver Clayton Dickerson, 1893-1973, s/o Powhattan T. “Port” & 1st wife Mary D. (Jones) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Elijah_Demaris]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, July 16, 1973

2000 Death: 10-14-2000 Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA.

2000 Obit:

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, October 16, 2000

2000 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Nancy (Mayo) Bishop Nov 2010

……….4. Akers, Virginia Ola

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” (Semones) Akers.

1908 Birth: 6-5-1905 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1915 Death: 11-11-1915 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1915 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Nancy (Mayo) Bishop Nov 2010

……….4. Akers, Opa Mae

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” Semones) Akers.

1908 Birth: 6-10-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1935 Marriage #1: Opa May Akers m. Lonnie Guy Cox 11-27-1935 Floyd Co., VA by H. L. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Carthage, VA, s/o L. B. Cox & Violet Phillips. She 26 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Willis, VA, d/o Curnie Akers & Tildie Semones.

Lonnide Guy “Lonnie” Cox, s/o Lawyer Braxton & Violet Louisa (Phillips) Cox. [Cox_Braxton_Nancy]

1940:

1968 Divorce: granted 9-24-1968 Floyd Co., VA to husband from Opa Mae Akers, b. June 10, 1908 Floyd Co., VA. No minor children affected.

2004 Death: 3-21-2004 of Floyd Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, March 24, 2004

2004 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Anonymous Nov 2012

……….4. Akers, James Eddie

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” (Semones) Akers.

1911 Birth: 8-9-1911 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1939 Marriage #1: Eddie Akers m. Esma Duncan 6-8-1939 Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA by Everett Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 28 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Willis, VA, s/o Colonel Akers & Matilda Semones. She 15 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Carthage, VA, d/o Charles Duncan & Lizzie Dulaney.

Esma Arbutis Duncan, 1923-2003, d/o Charles Buford “Charlie” & Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dulaney) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, November 28, 2003

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 32-9, Co Road 619, H189:

…… Akers, Eddie 28 yo married w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Esma 16 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, housework.

………… Matilda 65 yo widowed mother b. VA, completed G7, engaged in other. (Matilda was not widowed at this time)

1974 Death: 12-1-1974 of rural Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, December 02, 1974

1974 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Nancy (Mayo) Bishop Sep 2009

src: FAG; photo added by Memorial Grammy Jul 2018

……….4. Akers, Ersie Alma

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” (Semones) Akers.

1914 Birth: 10-15-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1937 Marriage #1: Ersie Akers m. Lertie Phillips 10-5-1937 at H. L. Reed's Floyd Co., VA by H. L. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Willis, Floyd Co., VA, s/o Zebe Phillips & Lola Mitchell. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Willis, Floyd Co., VA, d/o Colonel Akers & Matilda Semones.

Lertie L. Phillips, 1911-1987, s/o Zebrum Fugate & Lola Jane (Mitchell) Phillips. [Death Cert] [Phillips_Randolph_2wives]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, May 05, 1987

2007 Death: 1-6-2007 Montgomery Co., VA.

2007 Obit:

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, January 08, 2007

2007 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Dec 2021

……….4. Akers, Sarah Edith

Parents: Colonel Zebra & Nancy Matilda “Nannie” (Semones) Akers.

1920 Birth: 7-30-1920 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1934 Death: 10-28-1934 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert - 1] [Death Cert - 2]

1934 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Jul 2020

……3. Akers, Celia

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1875 Birth: 8-17-1875 Floyd Co., VA, d/o E. & Eva.

1875 Death: 9-8-1875 Floyd Co., VA. COD cholera morbus. Age not given. [1875 Floyd Co., VA Death Register]

1875 Burial:

……3. Akers, Eli

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1876 Birth: 8-24-1876 Floyd Co., VA,

1876 Death: 9-24-1876 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers. COD kidney disease. Age not given. [1876 Floyd Co., VA Death Register]

1876 Burial:

……3. Akers, Wilbert Harvey

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1879 Birth: 6-17-1879 Floyd Co., VA..

1880, 1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1905 Marriage #1: Wilbert H. Akers m. Polly Reed 12-10-1905 at Wyatt Reed's Floyd Co., VA by Wyatt Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Edmond & Evaline Akers. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. W. & Peradine Reed.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Blacksburg District 96, H109:

…… Akers, Wilbur 30 yo w/m farmer of odd jobs, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1, 4y, rents house, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Pollia 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 4y, 1 child with 1 living, cannot read or write.

………… Stella 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1918 Registration Card: Wilbert Harvey Akers, 39 yo w/m of Alum Ridge, VA, b. July 17, 1879, nearest relative: Polly A. Akers of Alum Ridge, VA, medium height & build, dark hair & eyes.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, Willis & Riner Rd, H113:

…… Akers, Wilbert H. 40 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, rents, HOH.

………… Polly 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Roy H. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… General C. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Stella A. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Isabell E. 1y 9/12 daughter, b. V VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 13, H129:

…… Akers, Wilbert 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 30 yo when 1^st married, rents, HOH.

………… Polly 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1^st married, cannot read or write.

………… Roy 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Kirgley 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Isibelle 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1942 Registration Card: Wilbert Harvey Akers, 62 yo w/m of Riner, Auburn District, Montgomery Co., VA, b. June 17, 1879 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know address: Mrs. Polly Akers of Riner, VA, Employer, Frank P. Turner of Roanoke, VA, Wilbert’s mark witnessed, 5’ 8” 145 lbs, brown eyes & hair, ruddy complexion.

1954 Death: 10-26-1954 rural Copper Valley, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, October 27, 1954

1954 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes Aug 2009

……….+ Akers, Polly A.

Parents: George William & Peradine (Dulaney) Reed. [Reed_HumphreyE_Nancy]

1882 Birth: 3-17-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Wilbert Harvey Akers.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Wilbert Harvey Akers.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Wilbert Harvey Akers.

1955 Death: 3-13-1955 rural Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, March 14, 1955

1955 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

……….4. Akers, Stella Adaline

Parents: Wilbert Harvey & Polly A. (Reed) Akers.

1908 Birth: 11-3-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1929 Marriage #1: Stella Adaline Akers m. Roy George Roop 12-24-1929 Montgomery Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m b. Montgomery, s/o G. H. Roop & Mattie (can’t read). She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Wilbert Harvey Akers & Polly Reed.

Roy George Roop, 1910-1983, s/o George Roy & Mattie Rosealtha (Lester) Roop. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, December 05, 1983

2001 Death: 11-15-2001 of Floyd Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, November 16, 2001

2001 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Nov 2015

……….4. Akers, Roy Harvey

Parents: Wilbert Harvey & Polly A. (Reed) Akers.

1910 Birth: 10-17-1910 Floyd Co., Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1940 Marriage #1: Roy Akers m. Eliza Jane Manning 5-16-1950 Roanoke, VA. He 29 yo single w/m mechanic, b. Roanoke Co., VA, s/o Wilbert Akers & Pollie Reed. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke, VA, d/o Hobert Manning & Gracie Roop.

1973 Death: 2-23-1973 of rural Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1973 Burial: Surface Cemetery, Riner, VA.

……….4. Akers, General Curgless

Parents: Wilbert Harvey & Polly A. (Reed) Akers.

1914 Birth: 9-2-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1936 Marriage #1: Curglass Akers m. Roxie Reed 11-4-1936 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, s/o Wilbert Akers & Polly Reed. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Lonnie Reed & Pearly Jarrells.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, November 15, 1936

Roxie Mae Reed, d/o Lonzo Everett & Pearl Ann (Jarrells) Reed. [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, December 31, 2014

1994 Death: 6-26-1994 of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1994 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes Jun 2013

src: FAG; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes Nov 2015

……….4. Akers, Isabell Evelyn

Parents: Wilbert Harvey & Polly A. (Reed) Akers.

1918 Birth: 5-13-1918 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1938 Marriage #1: Isabel Akers m. Rangeley Weddle 9-26-1938 Christiansburg, VA. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. Montgomery, s/o Cephas Weddle & Martha Jarrells. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Wilbert H. Akers & Polly Reed.

Jessie Rangley Weddle, s/o Ceaphus Garfield & Martha Zataway (Jarrells) Weddle. [Death Cert] [Weddle_Moses_Mary]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, April 22, 1984

1993 Death: 1-4-1993 of Radford, Montgomery Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, January 06, 1993

1993 Burial: Rockford United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Andrew M. Hamblin Oct 2011

……3. Akers, Roy Sidney

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1884 Birth: 6-17-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1909 Marriage #1: Sidney Akers m. Lillie Reed 1-17-1909 at Spencer Reed’s Floyd Co., VA by Wyatt Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Edward & Evaline Akers. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Highly & Rachel Reed.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H22:

…… Akers, Edwin D. 67 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, rents, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Evaline 61 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, 8 children with 6 living, cannot read or write.

………… Roy S. 24 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, home farm laborer, cannot read or write.

………… Lily E. 23 yo married dau-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Ivan S. 5/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1918 Registration Card: Roy Sidney Akers, 34 yo married w/m of Alum Ridge, Floyd Co, VA, b. June 17, 1884, farmer, nearest relative wife Lillie Akers of Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA, medium height & build, dark brown eyes & black hair, lost left eye. Dated 9-2-1918 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H22:

…… Akers, Roy S. 35 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, rents, HOH.

………… Lillie E. 34 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ivan S. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Talford L. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Vada A. 3/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 9, H26:

…… Akers, R. Sidney 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when married, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Lillie E. 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married.

………… Ivan S. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Talford L. 17 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Vada A. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Evaline 81 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, St Rd 742, H40:

…… Akers, Sidney R. 55 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Lillie E. 53 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Vada A. 20 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, library assistant.

………… Ivan S. 30 yo married son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, farming.

………… Alivia I. 22 yo dau in law, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same house 1935, shirt factory.

1977 Death: 12-25-1977 Montgomery County Hospital, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Rt 1, Riner, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roy Sidney Akers, 92 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. June 17, 1885 VA. Spouse: Lillie Ellen Akers. Father: Edmuson Akers. Mother: Eveline Akers. Informant: Talford Akers. COD: pneumonia. Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA Dec 28, 1977. Undertaker: Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. Floyd, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, December 26, 1977

1977 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by MOW Aug 2014

……….+ Akers, Lillie Ellen

Parents: Hiley & Rachel (Akers) Reed. [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

1886 Birth: 12-16-1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband but his parents HOH.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Roy Sidney Akers.

1976 Death: 12-26-1976 Pulaski Community Hospital Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA but of Floyd, VA. [Death Cert]

Lillie Ellen Akers, 90 yo married w/f, b. Dec 16,1886 VA, d. Dec 27, 1976 Pulaski Community Hospital Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA. Spouse: Roy Sidney Akers. Father: Hiley Reed. Mother: Rachel Akers. Informant: Talford Akers. COD: cerebral thrombosis. Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA Dec 30, 1976. Undertaker: Mayberry Funeral Home, Inc, Floyd, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, December 29, 1976

1976 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

……….4. Akers, Ivan Sidney

Parents: Roy Sidney & Lillie Ellen (Reed) Akers.

1909 Birth: 11-6-1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1938 Marriage #1: Ivan Akers m. Aluvia Lester 12-3-1938 Floyd Co., VA by R. C. Bailey, Minister of the M. E. Church S.. He 29 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, P. O. residence Alum Ridge, VA, s/o R. S. Akers & Lillie Reed. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. residence Riner, VA, d/o Everett Lester & Ardie Reed.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, St Rd 742, H40:

…… Akers, Sidney R. 55 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Lillie E. 53 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Vada A. 20 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, library assistant.

………… Ivan S. 30 yo married son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, farming.

………… Alivia I. 22 yo daughter in law, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same house 1935, shirt factory.

1999 Death: 5-2-1999 of Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

1999 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by MOW Aug 2014

………….+ Akers, Aluvia Isol

Parents: Harrison Everett & Erdia D. (Reed) Lester. [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

1918 Birth: abt 1918 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Ivan S. Akers but his parents HOH.

1950 Divorce: granted to Aluvia Lester Akers 12-7-1950 Floyd Co., VA from Ivan Akers. No minor children affected.

Marriage #2: Charles Osborn Jennings.

Charles Osborn Jennings, 1917-; s/o Wall & Willie (Sowers) Jennings.

……….4. Akers, Talford Lee

Parents: Roy Sidney & Lillie Ellen (Reed) Akers.

1913 Birth: abt 1913 VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1935 Marriage #1: Talford Akers m. Rubie Akers 3-27-1935 Floyd Co., VA by R. C. Baily, Minister of the M. E. Church. He single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Alum Ridge, VA, s/o Sidney Akers & Lillie Reed. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address, Sowers, VA, d/o Griff Akers & Maude Akers.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, St Rd 742, H39:

…… Akers, Talfred 27 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Ruby L. 26 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework.

………… Byron Lee 4 yo son, b. VA, , completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, Rd No 705, H39:

…… Akers, Talford L. 37 yo w/m carpenter helper building houses, b. VA, HOH.

………… Ruby L. 37 yo wife, b. VA, housework.

………… Byron L. 14 yo son, b. VA, other.

………… Curtis D. 6 yo son, b. VA.

………… Ervin C. 21 yo single w/m brother-in-law, b. VA, other.

2001 Death: 8-27-2001 Floyd Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, August 28, 2001

2001 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Checkmate Jun 2023

………….+ Akers, Ruby Louise

Parents: Griffith Evans & Lillian Maud (Akers) Akers. [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

1914 Birth: abt 1914 Floyd Co., VA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Talford L. Akers.

2001 Death: 6-6-2001 Floyd Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, June 7, 2001

2001 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

………….5. Akers, Byron Lee

Parents: Talford L. & Ruby L. (Akers) Akers.

1935 Birth: 12-16-1935 VA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Cledith “Flo” Kincer.

2011 Death: 5-4-2011 Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA.

2011 Obit:

Byron Lee Akers, 75, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on December 16, 1935 in Floyd County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Talford and Ruby Akers. 
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Cledith "Flo" Kincer Akers; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Norman Fitzwater, of Blacksburg; brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Verna Mae Akers, of Willis; two granddaughters, Nicole Fitzwater, of Charlottesville, and Sarah and Ben Price, of Roanoke; aunts, Vada Reed, of Riner, Patty Akers, of Newport News, and Velta Maxey, of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Nancy and Pat King, of Wytheville, Eunice Blankenship, of Rural Retreat, and Doris Wall, of Wytheville; 15 nephews; and four nieces, which he loved; special companions, Buddie, Katie, Little Bit and Peanut; and special friends, Cindy Hale, Sandra Conner and the Wilson family. 
Byron was a member of the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church in Christiansburg, Va. He loved his extraordinary church family. Byron was an avid Nascar fan, raced for many years himself here locally and was a crew member of Wilson "08" racing. He was also a member of the Masonic Craighill Lodge #160 as well as the Kazim Shriners of Roanoke, Va. 
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 6, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, Christiansburg. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, Christiansburg with the Reverend Richard Kingrea and the Reverend Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Masonic Graveside Rights. Contributions to the wife would be appreciated. Horne Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.

2011 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Randy Shepherd

………….5. Akers, Curtis Dean

Parents: Talford L. & Ruby L. (Akers) Akers.

1943 Birth: 6-2-1943 Montgomery Co., VA.

1950 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1962 Marriage #1: Curtis Dean Akers m. Verna Mae Phillips 6-22-1962 Floyd Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m blouse factory machine operator, b. Floyd, s/o Talford Akers & Ruby Akers. She 17 yo single w/f blouse factory machine operator, b. Floyd, d/o Martin Phillips & Dessie Clay.

Verna Mae Phillips, 1945-living, d/o Martin Fuget & Dessie May (Clay) Phillips. [Phillips_Wesley_Elcy]

……….4. Akers, Vada Alma

Parents: Roy Sidney & Lillie Ellen (Reed) Akers.

1919 Birth: 9-15-1919 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1940 Marriage #1: Vada Akers m. Frank Reed 11-14-1940 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd, s/o James S. Reed & Daley Alley. She 21 yo single w/f b. Floyd, d/o Sidney Akers & Lydia Reed.

Frank James Reed, 1917-2003, s/o James Solomon & Allidale “Dailey” (Alley) Reed. [Reed_Ross_Catherine]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, February 07, 2003

2018 Death: 3-5-2018 of Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, March 08, 2018

2018 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Apr 2021

src: FAG; photo added by MOW Aug 2014

……3. Akers, Loula P.

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1886 Birth: 12-5-1886 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 census; death record)

1887 Birth: 12-5-1887 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone)

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1904 Marriage #1: Loula Akers m. Hiram Dulaney 12-1-1904 at the bride’s residence, Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 26 yo single w/m, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ennis & Lizzie Dulaney. She 16 yo single w/m, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Edmond & Evaline Akers.

Hiram Dulaney, 1878-1941, s/o Ennis & Elizabeth T. (Sowers) Dulaney. [Death Cert] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, May 29, 1941

1960 Death: 10-17-1960 own home, 26 Austin Lane, Herndon, Fairfax Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Loula Akers Dulaney, 73 yo widowed w/f housewife, b. Dec 5, 1986 Floyd Co. VA. Spouse: Hiram Dulaney. Mother: Evelyn Akers. Informant: Rheba D. Poff of Herndon, VA. COD: congestive heart failure. Burial: Smith’s Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, Oct 19, 1960.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, October 19, 1960

1960 Burial: Reed Cemetery, Intersection SR 730/750, Willis, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026) (now called the Smith-Reed Cemetery in Find A Grave)

……3. Akers, Susan Londis “Lundie”

Parents: Edmunson & Evaline (Akers) Akers.

1888 Birth: Nov 1888 Floyd Co., VA.

1889 Birth: 11-8-1889. (src: tombstone)

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1910 Marriage #1: Susan L. Akers m. Lenard Reed 2-16-1910 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Sarah C. Reed. She 21 yo single w/f, d/o Edmund & Evaline Akers.

Leonard W. Reed, s/o Samuel & Sarah C. (Duncan) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Emory_Miriam]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, February 27, 1953

1980 Death: 7-12-1980 of Bishop Rd, rural Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, July 13, 1980

1980 Burial: Hale Cemetery, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by RG3 Dec 2012

…2. Akers, Elizabeth F.

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1849 Birth: abt 1849 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1869 Marriage #1: Elizabeth F. Akers m. Eli Sumner 01-21-1869 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 22 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Mahala Sumner. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Sarah Akers.

Eli Sumner, 1844-1921, s/o John & Mahala (Lester) Sumner. [Death Cert 1] [Death Cert 2] [Sumner_John_Mahala] Eli m. 2^nd 1891 Floyd, Metta Eliza Epperly, d/o John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly. He & Metta divorced. [Epperly_Solomon_Rachel] And he’ll m. 3^rd 1898 Russell Co., VA, Nannie Rachels, 17 yo single w/f, d/o J. W. & Lila (CHECK) Rachels. He 48 yo divorced w/m, s/o Jno H. & Mahley. He & Nannie also divorced.

1890 Death: 1-15-1890 Warren Co., IA.

1890 Burial: Shaver Cemetery, Liberty Twp, Warren Co., IA.

src: FAG; photo added by 46620252  Oct 2004

…2. Akers, Asa Floyd “Acy”

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1851 Birth: 9-1851 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1873 Marriage #1: Asa Akers m. Catherine C. Duncan 01-30-1873 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sarah Akers. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Blanch & Catherine Duncan.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H317:

…… Akers, Asa 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, HOH.

………… Catherine 25 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

………… Leander W. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ballard P. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lurinda D. 4 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Amanda C. 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… William B. 1 yo son, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA, Grahams Forge Voting District, H146:

…… Akers, Acy 48 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Sep 1851 VA, parents b. VA, m. 27y, cannot read or write, rents house, HOH.

………… Cathren 46 yo wife, b. Apr 1854 VA, parents b. VA, m. 27y, 13 children with 13 living, cannot read or write.

………… William B. 21 yo single son, b. May 1879 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Andrew J. 19 yo son, b. Mar 1881 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

………… Mary A. 16 yo daughter, b. Aug 1883 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Charles H. 14 yo son, b. Dec 1885 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

………… Sarah E. 12 yo daughter, b. Feb 1888 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Millard H. 10 yo son, b. Mar 1890 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Melldona 8 yo daughter, b. Feb 1892 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Nora E. 6 yo daughter, b. Jan 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Berta A. 6 yo daughter, b. May 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee District 46, H319:

…… Akers, Asa 56 yo w/m ore worker, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 36y, cannot write, rents house, HOH.

………… Catherine 52 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 36y, 13 children with 12 living, cannot read or write.

………… Sarah E. 21 yo single daughter, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Millard H. 19 yo son, b. VA, iron miner.

………… Meldona 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

………… Nora Ellen 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Berta Alia 10 yo daughter, b. VA parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1920: check again

1923 Death: 5-10-1923 Hiawassee District, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1923 Death: Wheeler Cemetery per death cert.

……+ Akers, Catherine C.

Parents: Blanch & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1854 Birth: 10-30-1854 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Asa Floyd Akers.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with husband Asa Floyd Akers.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with husband Asa Floyd Akers.

1917 Death: 4-15-1917 Hiawassee District, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1917 Burial: Wheeler Cemetery per death cert.

……3. Akers, Leander Wade “Lee”

needs work

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1874 Birth: 11-15-1874 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1893 Marriage #1: Lander W. Aker m. Nora E Taylor 8-29-1895 Wythe Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd, s/o A. C. Akers & Catherine Duncan. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Wythe, d/o Z. Taylor & E. Peak.

1900 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H167: Lee Akers, 25 yo w/m iron ore miner, b. May 1875 VA, m. 6y, rents house, cannot read/write, HOH.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: Lee Akers, 38 yo w/m foreman ore worker, b. VA, M1 14y, rents house, cannot read/write, HOH.

1918 Registration Card: Leander Wade Akers, 43 yo w/m of Fries, Grayson Co., VA, b. November 15, 1874, mill work for Washington Mills of Fries, Grayson Co., VA, nearest relative: Nora Ellen Akers of Fries, Grayson Co., VA, tall height with brown eyes & hair.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: Lee A. Akers, 43 yo w/m cotton mill carder, b. VA, cannot read/write, HOH.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 74 Railroad Street, Fries Town, H163: Lee A. Akers, 49 yo w/m cotton mill plumber, b. VA, 24 yo when married, HOH.

1956 Death: 5-22-1956 Fries, Grayson Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1956 Burial: Fries Cemetery, Fries, Grayson Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Judy Llamas Aug 2014

………+ Akers, Nora Ellen

Parents: Zachariah Jackson “Zack” & Elizabeth (Peak) Taylor.

1879 Birth: 3-22-1879 Wythe Co., VA. [src: death cert; 1900 census]

1886 Birth: 3-16-1886. [src: tombstone]

1900 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H167: Nora 21 yo wife, b. Mar 1879 VA, m. 6y, 3 children with 3 living.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: Nora, 31 yo wife, b. VA, M1 14y, 8 children with 7 living.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: Nora 38 yo wife, b. VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 74 Railroad Street, Fries Town, H163: Nora E. 48 yo wife, b. VA, 16 yo when married.

1941 Death: 1-24-1941 Fries, Grayson Co., VA.

1941 Burial: Fries Cemetery, Fries, Grayson Co., VA.

………4. Akers, J. Buford

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1896 Birth: 6-1896 VA.

1900 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H167: Buford 3 yo son, b. June 1896 VA.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: Buford 13 yo son, b. VA.

1918 Birth: Lula unknown abt 1918.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 206 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H159: Buford Akers, 23 yo w/m cotton mill weaver, b. VA, cannot read/write, HOH.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: J. B. Akers, 31 yo w/m cotton mill weaver, b. VA, 18 yo when married, cannot read/write, HOH.

…………+ Akers, Lula

Parents:

1897 Birth: abt 1897 VA.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 206 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H159: Lula 23 yo wife, b. VA, cannot read/write.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: Lula 33 yo wife, b. VA, cannot rea/write, 20 yo when married.

…………5. Akers, Grover

Parents: J. Buford & Lula (unknown) Akers.

1919 Birth: abt 1919 VA.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 206 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H159: Graven 1y 1/12 son, b. VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: Grover 10 yo son, b. VA.

…………5. Akers, Helen

Parents: J. Buford & Lula (unknown) Akers.

1920 Birth: abt 1920 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: Helen 9y 10/12 daughter, b. VA.

…………5. Akers, Paul

Parents: J. Buford & Lula (unknown) Akers.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: Paul 6y 4/12 son, b. VA.

…………5. Akers, Jessie

Parents: J. Buford & Lula (unknown) Akers.

1927 Birth: abt 1927 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: Jessie 3y 2/12 son, b. VA.

…………5. Akers, Fred

Parents: J. Buford & Lula (unknown) Akers.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: Fred 2y 2/12 son, b. VA.

…………5. Akers, Inez

Parents: J. Buford & Lula (unknown) Akers.

1929 Birth: abt 1929 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 216 Third Street, Fries Town, H161: Inez 6/12 daughter, b. VA.

………4. Akers, Ellen

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1898 Birth: 3-1898 VA.

Note: May be Nora Ellen she may have m. Archie Leath.

1900 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H167: Ella 2 yo daughter, b. Mar 1898 VA.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: Ellen 12 yo daughter, b. VA.

………4. Akers, Myrtle

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1899 Birth: 12-1899 VA.

1900 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H167: Myrtle 6/12 daughter, b. Dec 1899 VA.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: Myrtle 9 yo daughter, b. VA.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: Myrtle 20 yo daughter, b. VA, cannot read/write, cotton mill spinner.

………4. Akers, William

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: William 6 yo son, b. VA.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: William 16 yo son, b. VA, cotton mill ____.

1922 Marriage #1: William m. Bennie unknown abt 1918.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 289 Short Street, Fries Town, H208: Will Akers, 26 yo w/m cotton mill doffer, b. VA, 18 yo when married, cannot read/write, HOH.

…………+ Akers, Bennie

Parents:

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 285 Short Street, Fries Town, H207: Bennie 27 yo wife, b. VA, 19 yo when married, cannot read/write.

…………5. Akers, Eula B.

Parents: William & Bennie (unknown) Akers.

1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 285 Short Street, Fries Town, H207: Eula B. 7y 11/12 daughter, b. VA.

…………5. Akers, Frank M.

Parents: William & Bennie (unknown) Akers.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 285 Short Street, Fries Town, H207: Frank M. 1y 11/12 son, b. VA.

………4. Akers, Theodore R.

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: Theodore 2 yo son, b. VA.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: Theodore 11 yo son, b. VA, cannot read/write.

1930 Marriage #1: Ethel unknown abt 1930.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 285 Short Street, Fries Town, H207: T. R. Akers, 21 yo w/m cotton mill worker, b. VA, 21 yo when married, HOH.

…………+ Akers, Ethel

Parents:

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 285 Short Street, Fries Town, H207: Ethel 22 yo wife, b. VA, 22 yo when married.

………4. Akers, Lee

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1910 Birth: 1910 VA, s/o Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1910 Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322: Lee 5/12 son, b. VA.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: Lee 9 yo son, b. VA.

1930: can’t find.

………4. Akers, David S.

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1914 Birth: abt 1914 VA, s/o Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: David 6 yo son, b. VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 74 Railroad Street, Fries Town, H163: David S. 15 yo son, b. VA, school.

………4. Akers, Preston B.

Parents: Leander Wade & Nora Ellen (unknown) Akers.

1918 Birth: abt 1918 VA.

1920 Grayson Co., VA, Old Town District, 212 Cliff Ave, Fries Town, H163: Preston 2y 4/12 son, b. VA.

1930 Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 74 Railroad Street, Fries Town, H163: Preston B. 11 yo son, b. VA, school.

……3. Akers, Ballard Preston

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1875 Birth: 2-15-1875 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900:

1900 Marriage #1: B. P. Akers m. Clara Duncan 12-29-1899 Wythe Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd, s/o Acy Akers & Catherine Duncan. She 15 yo single w/f b. Carroll, d/o A. J. Duncan & Margaret Holden.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee District, H104:

…… Akers, B. P. 34 yo w/m iron mine foreman, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, rents house, HOH.

………… Clara W. 25 yo wife, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. NC, M1 10y, 4 children with 4 living.

………… Annie 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Malar 4 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Margaret 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Albert 7/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1918 Registration Card: Ballard Preston Akers, 43 yo w/m of Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA, b. February 15^th, 1875, miner for VA Ira Coal & Coke Co. Tucker Mines, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA, nearest relative: Clara Akers, his mark witnessed, medium height & slender build.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee District, Allisonia District 59, Old Mountain Rd, H83:

…… Akers, Ballard 43 yo w/m ore miner, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Clara 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Annie J. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Clara M. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Maggie 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Albert 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Glidies 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Charlie E. 2y 0/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Fries Town, Grayson Co., VA, Providence District, 56 Main Street, H85:

…… Akers, B. P. 55 yo w/m ways tie machine in cotton mill, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when married, HOH.

………… Clara 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 15 yo when married.

………… Gladys 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cotton mill spinner.

………… Sherman 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Akers, Etta 17 yo w/f boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, cotton mill spinner. {can’t id}

…… Ora, Elva 17 yo w/f boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, cotton mill spinner. can’t id}

1940 Residence: Fries, Grayson Co., VA, District 39-11, 56 Fifth Street, H149:

…… Akers, Ballard 65 yo married w/m running tie-end machine in a cotton mill, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Clara 55 yo wife, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Sherman 16 yo son, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, helper on truck.

…… Duncan, Maggie 69 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. NC, resided in same house 1935, unable to work.

…… Paynes, Pauline 16 yo granddaughter, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, private home housekeeper.

………… Lois 15 yo granddaughter, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, other work.

………… Eldon 13 yo grandson, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, school.

1950 Death: 6-22-1950 rural Fries, Grayson Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1950 Burial: Fries Cemetery, Fries, Grayson Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2016)

………+ Akers, Clara Wynees

Parents: Albert Jefferson & Margaret “Maggie” (Holden) Duncan. [Descendant of Isaac & Rebecca (Dalton) Duncan of Carroll Co., VA] [no file]

1885 Birth: 9-4-1880 Carroll Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with husband Ballard Preston Akers.

1930, 1940 Residence: Fries Town, Grayson Co., VA with husband Ballard Preston Akers.

1959 Death: 6-28-1959 Fries, Grayson Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1959 Burial: Fries Cemetery, Fries, Grayson Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2016)

………4. Akers, Annie J.

Parents: Ballard Preston & Clara W. (Duncan) Akers.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

………4. Akers, Clara Maylor

Parents: Ballard Preston & Clara W. (Duncan) Akers.

1905 Birth: 5-12-1905 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1922 Marriage #1: Maler Akers m. Roy H. Payne 5-13-1922 Spring Valley, Grayson Co., VA.

Roy Hasten Payne, 1905-1954, s/o Alfred Frederick & Bessie W (Jones) Payne. [Death Cert]

Roy & Clara had 3 known children: Pauline Payne, 1923-1941 [Death Cert]; Lois Velma Payne, 1924-1976; Roy Eldon Payne, 1926-2002.

1927 Death: 8-9-1927 Fries, Grayson Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1927 Burial:

………4. Akers, Margaret Kathleen “Maggie”

Parents: Ballard Preston & Clara W. (Duncan) Akers.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1929 Marriage #1: Maggie m. Neal Alvin Vaughan 1929.

Neal Alvin Vaughan, 1909-1970, s/o Earon & Almeda. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, December 03, 1970

2005 Death: 2-25-2005 of Fries, Grayson Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times. Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, February 27, 2005

2005 Burial: Mt Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA

SRC: FAG; photo added by NTFellow Apr 2016

………4. Akers, Albert

Parents: Ballard Preston & Clara W. (Duncan) Akers.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1926 Death: 12-31-1926 Martinsville, VA. [Death Cert]

1926 Burial:

………4. Akers, Gladys Marie

Parents: Ballard Preston & Clara W. (Duncan) Akers.

1912 Birth: 7-25-1912 VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Fries Town, Grayson Co., VA with parents.

1932 Marriage #1: E. F. Cox 7-11-1932 Spring Valley, VA.

Elza Floyd Cox, 1915-1988, s/o Coy Smith & Ida Louise E. (Wingler) Cox.

1954 Divorce: 1-8-1954 Grayson Co., VA.

1995 Death: 9-22-1995 of Hilltown Rd, rural Fries, Grayson Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, September 23, 1995

1995 Burial: Fries Cemetery, Fries, Grayson Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2016)

………4. Akers, Charlie E.

Parents: Ballard Preston & Clara W. (Duncan) Akers.

1918 Birth: abt 1918 VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

Can’t find after 1920

………4. Akers, Sherman Douglas

Parents: Ballard Preston & Clara W. (Duncan) Akers.

1924 Birth: 3-2-1924 Fries Town, Grayson Co., VA

1930, 1940 Residence: Fries Town, Grayson Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Ella Juanita Reeves, 1937-1996, d/o Richard B. & Maggie E. (Hunnell) Reeves.

1981 Death: 1-3-1981

The Salisbury Post, aka Salisbury Evening Post, Salisbury, North Carolina · Sunday, January 04, 1981

1981 Burial: Salisbury National Cemetery, Rowan Co., NC.

……3. Akers, Lurinda D. “Rinda”

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1876 Birth: “L. D.”, female, b. 3-15-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1894 Marriage #1: M. Akers m. W. Allison 6-27-1894 Wythe Co., VA. He 37 yo single w/m, b. Wythe, s/o David Allison & M. B. Sawyers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Asa Akers & C. Duncan.

Anthony Wayne Allison, 1857-1937, s/o David & M. B. (Sawyers) Allison. [Death Cert]

1959 Death: 2-28-1959 of Draper, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1959 Burial: Allison Cemetery, Wythe Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Amanda Catherine “Mandy”

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1877 Birth: 10-4-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1899 Marriage #1: Mandy Akers m. Danl Edwards 1-12-1899 Wythe Co., VA. He 29 yo single w/m, b. Pulaski, s/o Harden Edwards & Mary C. Ashford. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, s/o Acy Akers & C. Dunkin.

Daniel Edwards, b. 1867 Pulaski, d. 1905-1910, s/o Harden & Mary C. (Ashford) Edwards.

1935 Death: 1-16-1935 Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1935 Burial: Moore Cemetery, Draper, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Jun 2015

……3. Akers, William B.

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1879 Birth: 5-1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

can’t find after 1900

?Marriage #1: Maggie E. Gleason.

……3. Akers, Andrew Johnson

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1881 Birth: 3-21-1881 Pulaski Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1960 Death: 2-25-1960 McIntosh, Washington Co., AL. [obit not found]

Name	Andrew J Ackers
Birth Date	abt 1882
Death Date	25 Feb 1960
Death Place	Mcintosh, Washington, Alabama
Death Age	78
Gender	Male
Father Name	Acy Ackers
Mother Name	Catherine
FHL Film Number	1908948

1960 Burial:

……3. Akers, Mary Anne

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1882 Birth: 8-7-1882 VA. [Death Cert]

1883 Birth: 8-4-1883 Floyd Co., VA. [src: birth record & tombstone]

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1906 Marriage #1: Mary Akers m. Jerry Slate 3-24-1906 Pulaski Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Wythe, s/o Wm & Mary. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Acy & C..

Jeremiah Morris “Jerry” Slate, 1883-1939, s/o William Samuel & Martha J. (Flannagan) Slate.

1930 Death: 6-23-1930 New River, Austinville, VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, June 26, 1930

1930 Burial: Foster Falls Cemetery, Wythe Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Shock Mar 2026

……3. Akers, Charles Henry

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1885 Birth: 12-1885 Floyd Co., VA. [src: 1900 census]

1887 Birth: Oct 1887 Pulaski Co., VA. [src: death cert; tombstone]

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1909 Marriage #1: Charlie Akers m. Minnie Turner 8-18-1909 Pulaski Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd, s/o Acy & Kate. She 15 yo single w/f, b. NC, d/o Wm & L.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee Twp, H322:

…… Akers, Charles 24 yo w/m iron miner, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, rents house, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Minnie 17 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, 0 children, cannot read or write.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Reed Island Road, Hiawassee District, H53:

…… Akers, Charles 35 yo w/m ore miner, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Minnie 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Virgie 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Eddie 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Clydsick 4y ?/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… William 2y 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Harvey 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA, Lead Mines District 8, H246:

…… Akers, Charles 45 w/m Carbide Co. laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1^st married, rents, HOH.

………… Miney L. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1^st married, Carbide Co. laborer.

…… Carpenter, Virgie M. 19 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1^st married.

…… Akers, Clydie V. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… William A. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Harvey B. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… George L. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Catherine M. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Charles H. 1y 7/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Carpenter, Lawrence H. 1y 6/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA, Lead Mines District 99-11, Main left block, H117:

…… Akers, Charlie 46 yo w/m mine laborer, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Wythe Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Minnie 48 yo wife, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Wythe Co., VA 1935, housework.

………… Harve 20 yo single son, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Wythe Co., VA 1935, new worker NYA.

………… George 18 yo single son, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Wythe Co., VA 1935, new worker NYA.

………… Hobert 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Wythe Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Richard 6 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

1962 Death: 1-28-1962 Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1962 Burial: IOOF Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA.

………+ Akers, Minnie Lee

Parents:

1894 Birth: 7-9-1894 Franklin Co., VA

1910, 1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with husband Charles Henry Akers.

1930, 1940 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with husband Charles Henry Akers.

1976 Death: 9-4-1976 Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC. of Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA.

Name	Minnie Lee Akers
Gender	Female
Race	White
Marital Status	Widowed
Age	82
Birth Date	9 Jul 1894
Residence Place	Winston-Salem, Forsyth
Death Date	4 Sep 1976
Death Place	Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
Source Vendor	NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77
Notes	Disposition: Burial out of state, Autopsy: No, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: Other Institutions

src: Ancestry.com North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, September 05, 1976

1976 Burial: IOOF Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

………4. Akers, Virgie Mae

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1910 Birth: 8-31-1910 VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #1: Virgie Akers m. Boden Carpenter 9-16-1927 Alleghany Co., NC. He 21 yo son of Jas & Mary, both still living in Ivanhoe, VA. She 19 yo d/o Charles & Minnie, both still living in Ivanhoe, VA.

The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina · Friday, May 26, 1995

Boyden was probably the s/o of Mary Elizabeth Sikes who m. John Walter Summitt 1909 Alleghany Co., NC. I could not locate a marriage record for Mary & James H. Carpenter.

1920 Census Galax Town, Carroll Co., VA, Pipers Gap District:

1930 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA, Lead Mines District 8, H246:

…… Akers, Charles 45 w/m Carbide Co. laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1^st married, rents, HOH.

………… Miney L. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1^st married, Carbide Co. laborer.

…… Carpenter, Virgie M. 19 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1^st married.

…… Akers, Clydie V. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… William A. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Harvey B. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… George L. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Catherine M. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Charles H. 1y 7/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Carpenter, Lawrence H. 1y 6/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1992 Death: 12-21-1992 Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Tuesday, December 22, 1992

1992 Burial: Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., NC.

src: FAG; photo added by Graveyard Granny Aug 2014

………4. Akers, Eddie Selmor

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1912 Birth: 9-24-1912 Reed Island, Hiwassee District, Pulaski Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

can’t find after 1920

………4. Akers, Clydie Virginia

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1915Birth: 3-8-1915 Hiwassee District, Pulaski Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1933 Death: 6-19-1933 Lead Mine District, Wythe Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1933 Burial: Forest United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

………4. Akers, William Asey “Bud

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1918 Birth: 1-28-1917 Hiwassee District, Pulaski Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1951 Marriage #1: William Akers m. Myrtle Lee Adkins nee Burnett 6-23 1951 Wythe Co., VA. He 32 yo single w/m laborer, b. Pulaski, s/o Charlie Akers & Minnie T. Turner. She 29 yo widowed w/f, b. Rock Hill, SC, d/o Walter Burnette & Cora Lee Fulton.

Myrtle Lee Burnett, b. SC, 1920-1995, d/o Joseph Walter & Cora Lee (Fulton) Burnett.

1996 Death: 9-10-1996 at home 340 Parkwood Drive, Galax, VA. [Death Cert]

1996 Burial: Stevens Creek Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery, Fries, Grayson Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Scout Aug 2017

………4. Akers, Harvey Ballard

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1920 Birth: 3-11-1919 Hiwassee District, Pulaski Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1930, 1940 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1941 Marriage #1: Harvey B. Akers m. Anne Mae Bernett 10-14-1941 Barron Springs, VA. He 21 yo single w/m laborer, b. Wythe, s/o Charlie Akers & Minnie Turner. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Grayson, d/o Walter Bernett & Cora A. Fulton.

Annie Mae Burnett, 1918-1986, d/o Joseph Walter & Cora Lee (Fulton) Burnett.

1981 Death: 2-14-1981 of 342 Anderson Rd, Galax, VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Virginia · Monday, February 16, 1981

1981 Burial: IOOF Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with Annie. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

………4. Akers, George Lee

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1922 Birth: 7-31-1922 Carroll Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with parents.

Never married.

1967 Death: 7-3-1967 78 Northwood Circle, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC. [Death Cert]

1967 Burial: IOOF Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

………4. Akers, Mary Katherine

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1924 Birth: 6-5-1924 Wythe Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1942 Marriage #1: Mary Katherine Akers m. David Matthew Dunford 9-8-1942 Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m laborer, b. Wythe, s/o William Robinson Dunford & Willie Esther Nuckolls. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Wythe, d/o Charles Henry Akers & Minnie Lee Turner.

1983 Death: of rural Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, January 09, 1983

1983 Burial: IOOF Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

………4. Akers, Charles Hobert

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1928 Birth: 10-2-1928 Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1998 Death: 6-2-1998 of 66 Northwoods Circle, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., VA.

Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Wednesday, June 03, 1998

1998 Burial: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Graveyard Granny Feb 2014

………4. Akers, Richard Donald “Buck”

Parents: Charles Henry & Minnie Lee (Turner) Akers.

1933 Birth: 7-18-1933 Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA

1940 Residence: Ivanhoe, Wythe Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Janne Manring

1999 Death: 5-26-1999 Walkertown, Forsyth Co., VA.

Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Friday, May 28, 1999

1999 Burial: Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., NC.

src: FAG; photo added by Graveyard Granny Mar 2014

……3. Akers, Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzie”

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1888 Birth: 2-1888 VA. [src: 1900 census)

1890 Birth: 2-16-1890 VA. [src: Death Cert]

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1914 Marriage #1: Green W. Viars 9-1-1914 Pulaski Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m, b. Pulaski, s/o Joe & Ella. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery, d/o Asa & C. Akers.

Green William Viars, s/o Joseph Green “Joe” & Ellen “Ella” (CHECK) Viars. [Death Cert – not found}

Not positive this is the same Green Viar husband of Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzie” Akers Viar.

Danville Register and Bee, Danville, Virginia · Friday, November 30, 1934

1973 Death: 9-21-1973 of 807 Wenonah, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, September 22, 1973

1973 Burial: Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Mar 2021

……3. Akers, Millard Harvey

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1890 Birth: 3-15-1890 VA Snowville, Pulaski Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1917 Marriage #1: Flora Clark about 1917.

1917/8 Registration Card: look again

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA, Hiawassee District, Allisonia Precinct, H167:

…… Akers, Milard 29 yo w/m ore miner, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Flora 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ruth 2y ?/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Elbert 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA, Adkins District 5, Main Road, H85:

…… Akers, Millard H. 40 yo w/m coal loader in a coal mine, b. VA, parents b. VA, 27 yo when married, HOH.

………… Flora 31 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when married.

………… Ruth 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Elbert 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Marie 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Effie 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Mildred 4y ?/12 daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

………… Genevieve 2y ?/12 daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA, Adkins District 24-11, H101:

…… Akers, Millard 50 yo w/m coal miner, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Flora 42 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Elbert 21 yo single son, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, coal miner.

………… Effie 16 yo daughter, b. VA, completed H3, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Mildred 14 yo daughter, b. WVA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Geneva 12 yo daughter, b. WVA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, school.

1942 Registration Card: Millard Harvey Akers, 52 yo w/m of Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA, b. March 15, 1890 Snowville, Pulaski Co., VA, person who will always know your address: Mrs. Flora Akers of Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA, employer: American Pigment Co., Hiwassee, Pulaski Co., VA, 5’ 11” 150 lbs, brown eyes & hair, dark complexion.

1963 Death: 4-13-1963 Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, April 14, 1963

1963 Burial: Allison Family Cemetery, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Anonymous Mar 2014

………+ Akers, Flora Lena

Parents: William M. & Montoria Alice (Hanks) Clark.

1898 Birth: 5-14-1898 Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with husband Millard Harvey Akers.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA with husband Millard Harvey Akers.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with husband Millard Harvey Akers.

1975 Death: 6-8-1975 of Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Mrs. Flora Clark Akers, 77, of Allisonia, died Sunday night in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born May 14, 1898, in Allisonia, she was the daughter of the late William Clark & Montoria Hanks Clark. She was the wife of the late Millard Akers. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ruth McCormicky of Pulaski, Mrs. Marie Patrick, Brentwood, MD, Mrs. Mildred Jacobs, Rockville, MD, and Mrs. Effie Cox and Mrs. Geneva Rodney, both of Allisonia. Also, one sister Mrs. Nannie Sutphin of Leesburg; two brothers, E.V. Clark, Galax, and Everett Clark of Salisbury, NC; and 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Allisonia Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Theodore Johnson and the Rev G.K. McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow in the Allison Family Cemetery in Allisonia. Friends may call at Stickler's this evening.
PULASKI SOUTHWEST TIMES, Mon, Jun 9, 1975

src: FAG

1975 Burial: Allison Family Cemetery, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

………4. Akers, Velma Ruth

Parents: Millard Harvey & Flora Lena (Clark) Akers.

1917 Birth: 8-24-1917 Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Carl John McCormick abt 1938.

1976 Death: 11-8-1876 of 811 Hickory Ave, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, November 10, 1976

1976 Burial: Allison Family Cemetery, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Anonymous Mar 2014

………4. Akers, George Elbert

Parents: Millard Harvey & Flora Lena (Clark) Akers.

1919 Birth: 1-22-1919 Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Mary L. Anderson.

1973 Death: 2-27-1973 of rural Accokeek, Prince Georges Co., MD.

1973 Burial: Allison Family Cemetery, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Anonymous Mar 2014

………4. Akers, Vertie Marie

Parents: Millard Harvey & Flora Lena (Clark) Akers.

1921 Birth: 2-13-1921 VA.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1939 Marriage #1: Creed C. W. Patrick 12-29-1939.

2004 Death: 1-7-2004.

2004 Burial: Allison Family Cemetery, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Anonymous Mar 2014

………4. Akers, Effie

Parents: Millard Harvey & Flora Lena (Clark) Akers.

1923 Birth: 1923 VA.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1943 Marriage #1: Paul Ames Cox 3-17-1943.

Paul Ames Cox, s/o James Jethro & 2^nd wife Zella Buela (Stilwell) Cox.

1985 Death: 1985

1985 Burial: Webb-Cox Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Dec 2020

………4. Akers, Mildred Kathleen

Parents: Millard Harvey & Flora Lena (Clark) Akers.

1926 Birth: 1-24-1926 Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Calvin R. Jacobs abt 1942.

Calvin Randolph Jacobs, 1924-1984, s/o Richard J. & Margaret Virginia (Hurdle) Jacobs.

2024 Death: 5-18-1924 Maryland.

2024 Burial: probably Parklawn Memorial Park & Menorah Gardens, Rockville, Montgomery Co., MD with husband.

………4. Akers, Geneva Alice

Parents: Millard Harvey & Flora Lena (Clark) Akers.

1927 Birth: 12-28-1927 Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA.

1930 Residence: Thorpe Town, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: John Jerome Rooney

2008 Death: 3-12-2008 Pulaski Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, March 14, 2008

2008 Burial: Allison Family Cemetery, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Anonymous Mar 2014

……3. Akers, Meldona

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1892 Birth: 2-1892 Pulaski Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1912 Marriage #1: Donie Akers m. Monroe Viers 10-21-1912 Pulaski Co., VA.

Monroe Isaac Viars, 1893-1968, s/o James Wilbert & Rosetta (Peak) Viars.

1920 Death: 2-24-1920 Hiawasee District, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1920 Death: Wheeler Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Nora Ellen

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1894 Birth: 1-1894 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1896 Birth: 1-6-1896 Wythe Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Nora m. John Emory Peak.

1943 Death: 2-14-1943 Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1943 Burial: Family Cemetery, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., VA. Exact location not given.

……3. Akers, Berta Alice “Birdy”

Parents: Asa Floyd & Catherine C. (Duncan) Akers.

1899 Birth: 5-19-1898 Wythe Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Wythe Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Pulaski Co., VA with parents.

1919 Marriage #1: Vertie Alice Akers m. Sparrell J. Viers 1-28-1919 Wythe Co., VA. He 18 yo single w/m, b. Wythe, s/o J. & R. Z. Viers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Wythe, d/o A. & K. Akers.

Sparrell Jefferson Viars, 1900-1971, s/o James Wilbert & Rosetta (Peak) Viars.

1920 Death: 2-27-1920 Hiawasee District, Pulaski Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1920 Death: Wheeler Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.

…2. Akers, Brooks Tazwell

Brooks Tazwell Akers

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1854 Birth: 12-22-1854 Floyd Co., VA. (tombstone transcription]

1854 Birth: Nov 13, 1854 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1854 Birth: Nov 1854 (src: 1900 census)

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1875 Marriage #1: Brooks Akers m. Nancy L. Boyd 01-07-1875 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sally Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o N.T. & Martha Jane Boyd.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H104:

…… Akers, Brooks 24 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Nancy L. 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Millie E. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Sarah J. 2 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… George T. 5/12 son, b. Jan. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District:

…… Akers, Brooks 35 yo.

………… Nancy L. 35 yo.

………… Belle E. 13 yo. (can’t explain – should be some version of Milla Emaline)

………… Sarah J. 12 yo.

………… George T. 10 yo.

………… Newberry F. 8 yo.

………… Leona E. 6 yo.

………… James H. 4 yo.

………… Lela M. 3/12.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H97:

…… Akers, Brooks 45 yo w/m farmer, b. Nov 1854 VA, parents b. VA, m. 25y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Louisa 45 yo wife, b. Dec 1854 VA, parents b. VA, m. 25y, 10 children with 10 living.

………… George T. 20 yo son, b. Nov 1879 VA, parents b. VA, day laborer.

………… Newberry F. 18 yo son, b. Oct 1881 VA, parents b. VA, day laborer.

………… Dony L. 15 yo daughter, b. Sep 1884 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… James H. 12 yo son, b. Nov 1887 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Lelia M. 10 yo daughter, b. Apr 1890 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Delia A. 7 yo daughter, b. Oct 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Tasy B. 4 yo son, b. Nov 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Perry L. 3 yo son, b. Feb 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H6:

…… Akers, Brooks 55 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 34y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Louisie 55 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 34y, 10 children with 10 living.

………… Tas B. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Perry L. 12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, H52:

…… Akers, Brooks 65 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Louise 65 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Perry L. 21 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Ally, Charles C. 16 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ollie B. 16 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA. (order implies she is an Alley, but she is Perry Akers’s wife)

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H178:

…… Akers, Brooks 75 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1^st married, owns, HOH. (alone) (looks like he may have married after 1^st wife died)

1940:

1941 Death: 2-4-1941 Indian Valley, District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Brooks Akers, 86y 2m 21d, widowed w/m farmer, b. Nov 13, 1854 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Louise Boyd. Father: James Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Sarah Reed, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: George Taylor Akers of Riner, VA. COD: carcinoma pulmonary – 1 year; epithelioma facial – 2 yrs; cachexia – 6 months. Burial: White Rock, Feb 5^th, 1941.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, February 08, 1941

1941 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Intersection 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

……+ Akers, Nancy Louise

Nancy Louise Boyd Akers

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Sammie Wade

Parents: Newberry Thomas & Martha Jane (Lefew) Boyd. [Boyd_Newberry_Jane]

1854 Birth: 12-25-1854 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Brooks Tazwell Akers.

1928 Death: 9-25-1928 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (src: Death Cert)

1928 Death: 9-22-1928. (src: tombstone)

Louesa Akers, 73y 9m married w/f, b. Dec 25, 1854 VA. Spouse: Brooks Akers. Father: Newberry Boyd, b. VA. Mother: Martha J. Boyd, b. VA. Informant: Brooks Akers of Sowers, VA. COD: caner of the stomach – no physician for one year – died sudden. Burial: White Rock cemetery, Sept 27, 1928. Undertaker: blank.

1928 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Intersection 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

……3. Akers, Mella Emaline

aka

……3. Akers, Milla Emaline

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1876 Birth: abt 1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1878 Birth: May 1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1892 Marriage #1: Mella Emeline Akers m. William M. Reed 02-25-1892 at Brooks Akers', Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 24 yrs 8 mons, single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Cornelius & Miriam Reed. She 15 yrs 9 mons, single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Brooks & Louisa Akers.

William M. Reed, 1867-1944, s/o Cornelius & Miriam (Reed) Reed. [WVA Death Cert] can’t explain single status vs expected widowed. [obit not found] [Reed_Andrew_2wives]

1951 Death: 6-14-1951 Frederick, MD.

The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania · Tuesday, June 19, 1951

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, June 19, 1951

1951 Burial: Smith Reed Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA as Millie E. Akers Reed, w/o Rev. W. M. Reed. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Sarah Jane

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1877 Birth: 1-4-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1899 Marriage #1: Sarah Jane Akers m. Rufus C. Akers 04-13-1899 at Brook Akers', Floyd Co., VA by R.T. Akers. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elias & Mary Akers. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Brook & Louisa Akers.

Rufus Calaway Akers, s/o Elias "Ale" & 1^st wife Mary (Dulaney) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

1937 Death: 5-12-1937 Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1937 Burial: Akers Cemetery per death cert – exact location not known.

……3. Akers, George Taylor

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1879 Birth: 11-17-1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1905 Marriage #1: George T. Akers m. Dollie Mary E. Guthrie 1-12-1905 at S. P. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Brooks & Louisa Akers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Julia Ann Guthrie. (Dollie is lined out)

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H131:

…… Akers, George T. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, owns farm with mortgage, HOH.

............ Mary E. 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, 2 children with 2 living.

............ Edith A. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Golden D. 1y 1/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1917 Registration Card: George Taylor Akers, 38 yo w/m of Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. Born November 17, 1879, farmer for self, nearest relative: Mrs. Mary Akers of Sowers, Floyd Co., VA, medium height & build, blue eyes & dark brown hair.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H61: (order is as given)

...... Akers, George T. 59 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Mary E. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Golden D. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ James H. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Edith A. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Ethia F. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Laura E. 5y 6/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, west part of Alum Ridge District 1, H27:

…… Akers, George T. 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when married, vet?: no, HOH.

............ Mary E. 45 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married.

............ Harless J. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Epha F. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Laura E. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Golden D. 21 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married, farm laborer.

............ Mellie L. 21 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when married.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, SR 742, H36:

…… Akers, G. T. 60 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Mary E. 55 yo wife, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, housework.

............ Etha F. 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1942 Registration Card: George Taylor Akers, 62 yo w/m of RFD #1 Riner, Floyd Co., VA, b. Nov 17, 1879 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know address: Mary Elizabeth Akers of RFD #1, Riner, Floyd Co., VA, employed by: self, 6’ 140 lbs, blue eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion.

1949 Death: 7-28-1949 rural Riner, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, July 29, 1949

1949 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.)

……….+ Akers, Mary Elizabeth “Dollie”

Parents: George Washington & 1^st wife Julia Ann (Lester) Guthrie. [Guthrie_Benjamin_Sarah]

1885 Birth: 1-23-1885 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband George Taylor Akers.

1953 Death: 8-12-1953 rural Riner, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1953 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

……….4. Akers, Edith Ann

Parents: George Taylor & Mary Elizabeth "Dollie" (Guthrie) Akers.

1905 Birth: abt 10-30-1905 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1924 Marriage #1: Edith A. Akers m. Shelor G. Reed 12-17-1924 Sowers, Floyd Co., VA by R. T. Akers, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 22 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Alum Ridge, VA, s/o Green D. Reed & Eliza E. Reed. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Sowers, VA, d/o G. T. Akers & Dollie Akers.

Shelor Georgie Reed, 1902-1964, s/o Greenberry & 2^nd wife Eliza Ellen (Shelor) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Sarah_GeorgeP]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, October 11, 1964

1972 Marriage #2: Edith Anna Reed nee Akers m. Isaac Newton Campbell 12-6-1972 Stanley, VA. He 72 yo widowed w/m, b. Mar 12, 1896 Page Co., VA, s/o John Campbell & Amanda Jane Lucas. His 2^nd marriage. She 67 yo widowed w/f, b. Oct 30, 1905 VA, d/o George Taylor Akers & Mary Elizabeth Guthrie. Also her 2^nd marriage.

Isaac Newton Campbell, b. Page Co., VA, 1896-1990, s/o John Wesley & Amanda Jane (Lucas) Campbell. [Death Cert] Isaac was 1^st married to Edna Ruth Baker, 1899-1972, d/o James W. & Estell (Vines) Baker.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, February 07, 1990

1988 Death: 12-23-1988 of Green St, Salem, VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, December 24, 1988

1988 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Loss Bent Rd (SR 742), Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Jun 2021

……….4. Akers, Golden Davis

Parents: George Taylor & Mary Elizabeth "Dollie" (Guthrie) Akers.

1909 Birth: 2-16-1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1929 Marriage #1: Golden Akers m. Mellie Duncan 12-24-1929 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o G. T. Akers & Dollie Guthrie. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Will Duncan & Sabe Wade.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, west part of Alum Ridge District 1, H27:

…… Akers, George T. 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when married, vet?: no, HOH.

............ Mary E. 45 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married.

............ Harless J. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Epha F. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Laura E. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Golden D. 21 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married, farm laborer.

............ Mellie L. 21 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when married.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, SR 606, H76;

...... Akers, Golden D. 31 yo w/m truck driving, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Mellie L. 31 yo wife, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, housework.

............ Kenneth G. 9 yo son, b. VA, completed G1, resided in same house 1935, school.

............ Margie Lee 7 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935, school.

............ Russell W. 3 yo son, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935. (not likely)

............ Dot Marie 2/12 daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

1970 Death: 3-18-1970 of rural Riner, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, March 19, 1970

1970 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Loss Bent Rd (SR 742), Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Jun 2021

………..+ Akers, Mellie Lee

Parents: William Austin "Will" & Martha Sabrina “Sab” (Wade) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1908 Birth: 6-4-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Golden Davis Akers but his parents HOH.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Golden Davis Akers.

1975 Death: 10-24-1975 rural Riner, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The News Messenger, aka The Blacksburg-Christiansburg News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, October 30, 1975

1975 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Loss Bent Rd (SR 742), Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

………..5. Akers, Golden Kenneth

Parents: Golden Davis & Mellie Lee (Duncan) Akers.

1931 Birth: 4-24-1931 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

2007 Death: 9-10-2007 of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, September 13, 2007

2007 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

………..5. Akers, Margie Lee

Parents: Golden Davis & Mellie Lee (Duncan) Akers.

1931 Birth: 11-7-1932 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1948 Marriage #1: Margie Lee Akers m. Albert Buford Conner 7-16-1948 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Walter E. Conner & Nannie e. Hill. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. D. Akers & Mellie Lee Duncan.

Albert Buford Conner, 1926-1994, s/o Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner. [Conner_JacobR_2wives]

Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers July 2014

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, June 22, 1994

2023 Death: 1-10-2023 of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, January 12, 2023

2023 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

………..5. Akers, Willard Russell

Parents: Golden Davis & Mellie Lee (Duncan) Akers.

1935 Birth: 5-13-1935 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1960 Marriage #1: Russell m. Bernice Ann Altizer 8-12-1960 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd, s/o Golden Davis Akers & Mellie Lee Duncan. She 24 yo single w/f garment works machine operator, b. Floyd, d/o Vada Autley Altizer & Annie Mae Sowers.

Bernice Ann Altizer, d/o Vada Autley & Annie Mae (Sowers) Altizer. [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

2022 Death: 8-22-2022.

Willard Russell Akers, 87 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son, Davis Akers.

Russell was a farmer for all of his life and served in the Army.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice Akers; sisters, Dott Hale (David) and Margie Conner; sisters-in-law, Rosie Altizer (Gene) and Ruth Moran; brothers-in-law, Tazwell Altizer, Teddy Altizer, Tommy Altizer, Phillip Altizer (Norma Jean), and Lawrence Altizer; special nephew and niece, Michael & Lisa Miller; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Kenny Farley officiating. Interment will follow in the Lester Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

src: obituary: Willard Russell Akers

2022 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

………..5. Akers, Dot Marie

Parents: Golden Davis & Mellie Lee (Duncan) Akers.

1940 Birth: 1-20-1940 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1960 Marriage #1: Dot Marie Akers m. David Monroe Hale 7-29-1960 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd, s/o Jas. Marvin Hale & Toy Weeks. She 21 yo single w/f Overhaul Factory, b. Floyd, s/o Golden Akers & Mellie Duncan.

David Monroe Hale, s/o James Marvin & Toy Ethel (Weeks) Hale. [Hale_FrancisJr_Letitia]

……….4. Akers, Harless James Sr

Parents: George Taylor & Mary Elizabeth "Dollie" (Guthrie) Akers.

1911 Birth: 7-24-1911 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1932 Marriage #1: H. J. Akers m. Lovell E. Duncan 1-13-1932 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o G. T. Akers & Mary Guthrie. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o W. A. Duncan & Martha Wade.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, SR 742, H36:

…… Akers, H. J. 28 yo w/m truck driver, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

……… Lovil E. 25 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Lareda I. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G1, resided in same house 1935, school.

……… Junior 1 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

1991 Death: 11-8-1991 Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, November 11, 1991

1991 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

………….+ Akers, Lovelynne E. “Lovell”

Parents: William Austin & Martha Sabrina “Sab” (Wade) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1914 Birth: 8-7-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Harless James Akers Sr.

2012 Death: 8-5-2012 of Floyd, VA.

2012 Obit:

Lovelynne (Lovell) Duncan Akers, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, Aug 5, 2012 is spending her 98th birthday in heaven. She was born August 7, 1914 to the late William Austin and Sabra Wade Duncan.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Harless J. Akers, daughter & son-in-law; Loretta & Willie Altizer.

Lovell is survived by her son & daughter-in-law James & Ruth D. Akers of Roanoke, VA, grandsons; Bruce & wife Marylin Altizer of Fairlawn, VA, Larry & wife Linda Altizer, of Dublin, VA, Mark & wife Debbie Akers of Torrance, Calif., Terence Akers of Roanoke, VA, granddaughter; Molly A. & Kenney Thomas of Hardy, VA. Several great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; nieces & nephews; special niece Phyllis Poff and nephew & wife Russell & Bernice Akers. Thanks to the nursing staff of B wing at Skyline Nursing and Rehab. For the care you gave Lovelynne. Special thanks to Pastor Roy Turpin for his visits and prayers over the years and to all others for their acts of love and kindness. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin Officiating. Interment to follow at the Lester Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 at the funeral home.

2012 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

………….5. Akers, Loretta Irene

Parents: Harless James Sr & Lovelynne “Lovell” (Duncan) Akers.

1932 Birth: 9-11-1932 rural Riner, Floyd VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1948 Marriage #1: Loretta Irene Akers m. Willie Evans Altizer 2-21-1948 Radford, VA. He 20 yo single w/m steel worker, b. Riner, VA, s/o Oakley Altizer & Edna Teel. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Riner, VA, d/o Harless Akers & Lovela Duncan.

Willie Evans Altizer, s/o Lonnie Oakley & Edna Mae (Teel) Altizer. [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, May 25, 2002

1999 Death: 4-10-1999 of Radford, Montgomery Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, April 12, 1999

1999 Burial: Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher

………….5. Akers, Harless James Jr

Parents: Harless James Sr & Lovelynne “Lovell” (Duncan) Akers.

1939 Birth: 1-10-1939 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1956 Marriage #2: Harless James Akers, Jr m. Ruth Ann Dulaney 6-4-1956 Floyd Co., VA by Donald O. Clay, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 18 yo single w/m Lynchburg Foundry employee, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, s/o Harless James Sr & Lovel E. Duncan. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Alum Ridge, VA, d/o Alpha Floyd Dulaney & Avis Akers.

Ruth Ann Dulaney, d/o Alpha Floyd & Avis Vesta (Akers) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

2024 Death: 1-15-2024 of Roanoke, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, July 18, 2024

2024 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. {no photo as of Mar 2025)

……….4. Akers, Etha Frances

Parents: George Taylor & Mary Elizabeth "Dollie" (Guthrie) Akers.

1913 Birth: 7-19-1913 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Marriage #1: Etha Frances Akers m. Ray Akers 9-21-1940 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 25 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Riner, VA, s/o Dan Akers & Selma Weeks. She 27 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Riner, VA, d/o George Akers & Dollie Guthrie.

Ray Akers, 1915-1970, s/o Daniel Jackson & Selma Alice “Dicie” (Weeks) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, December 05, 1970

1998 Death: 12-1-1998 140 Wade Hill Rd, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, December 03, 1998

1998 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

……….4. Akers, Laura Ethel

Parents: George Taylor & Mary Elizabeth "Dollie" (Guthrie) Akers.

1915 Birth: 12-4-1915 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1938 Marriage #1: Laura Ethel Akers m. Eslie Reed 12-21-1938 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Baptist Minister. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Greenberry Reed & Eliza Shelor. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, do G. T. Akers & Mary E. Guthrie.

Eslie Willard Reed, 1916-2001, s/o Greenberry & 2^nd wife Eliza Ellen (Shelor Sowers) Reed. [Reed_Sarah_GeorgeP]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, April 18, 2001

1993 Death: 12-22-1993 Floyd Co., VA.

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, December 24, 1993

1993 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

……3. Akers, Newberry Fuller "Newt" (indexed as)

aka

……3. Akers, Newton Fuller "Newt"

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1881 Birth: 10-23-1881 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1907 Marriage #1: N. F. Akers m. Sarah M. Dulaney 12-29-1907 at Margaret Dulaney’s Floyd Co., VA by Washington Akers, Minister of the German Baptist Church. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Brook & Louisa. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Mat & Margaret Dulaney.

Lived in Kirkwood, Ill. (src: "Ole Paul")

Five Children were born to this couple: 1. Lonnie (still living 2002), 2. Helen M. (d. 10-24-1995), 3. set of twins, one who d. at birth & Guy who d. at age 9 from blood poisoning after stepping on a nail. The family was living in Kirkwood, IL, but Guy was brought back to Floyd Co., VA to be buried beside his brother in a lower corner of the Lindsey Lester Cemetery, River Hill Rd, Floyd Co., VA. No markers but maybe a field stone. (src: “just ole Clyde”of the Floyd Co., VA news list)

1910 Residence: McDonough Co., IL, Lamoine District, H12:

...... Akers, Newton F. 27 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 3y, rents home, HOH.

............ Sarah M. 25 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 3y, 3 children with 2 living.

............ Guy H. 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Helen M. 6/12 daughter, b. IL, parents b. VA.

1918 Registration Card: Newton Fuller Akers, 36 yo w/m of Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL, b. October 23, 1881, carpenter for Owen Kelly of Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL, nearest relative: wife, Sarah M. Aker of Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL, medium height & slender build, blue eyes & light hair.

1920 Residence: Kirkwood Town, Warren Co., IL, Tompkins District 183, H82:

...... Akers, Newton F. 38 yo w/m house carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Sarah M. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Helen 10 yo daughter , b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

............ Florence 7 yo daughter, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Kirkwood Town, Warren Co., IL, Tompkins District, H86:

...... Akers, Newton F. 48 yo w/m general carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when married, HOH.

............ Sarah M. 45 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when married.

............ Helen M. 20 yo single daughter, b. IL, parents b. VA, grade schoolteacher.

............ Florence M. 17 yo daughter, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

............ Lonnie O. 9 yo son, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

1958 Death: 4-20-1958 Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL.

The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island, Illinois · Thursday, November 13, 1958

1958 Burial: Center Grove Cemetery, Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL.

src: FAG; photo added by James Paul Apr 2024

……….+ Akers, Sarah Margaret

Parents: Madison Albert & 2^nd wife Margaret Ann Elizabeth (Altizer) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Daniel_Milly]

1884 Birth: 9-15-1884 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1910 Residence: McDonough Co., IL with husband Newberry/Newton Fuller Akers.

1920, 1930 Residence: Kirkwood Town, Warren Co., IL with husband Newberry/Newton Fuller Akers.

1980 Death: 4-20-1980 Kirkwood, Illinois.

1980 Burial: Center Grove Cemetery, Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL.

……… 4. Akers, Infant son

Parents: Newberry or Newton Fuller & Sarah Margaret (Dulaney) Akers.

1907 Birth: 2-28-1907 Carthage, Floyd Co., VA.

Death: in infancy per twins’ obit.

Burial: Burnett Cemetery, White Rock Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……… 4. Akers, Guy H.

Parents: Newberry or Newton Fuller & Sarah Margaret (Dulaney) Akers.

1907 Birth: 2-28-1907 Carthage, Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: McDonough Co., IL with parents.

1917 Death: 7-21-1917 Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL

Name	Guy Akers
Birth Date	Feb 1907
Birth Place	Carthage, VA
Death Date	21 Jul 1917
Death Place	Kirkwood, Warren, Illinois
Burial Place	Carthage, VA.
Death Age	10
Occupation	At Home
Race	White
Marital Status	S
Gender	Male
Father Name	Newton Akers
Father Birth Place	Carthage, VA.
Mother Name	Sarah Delaner
Mother Birth Place	Carthage, VA.
FHL Film Number	1543819

Ancestry.com Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

Monmouth Review Atlas newspaper; July 1917

1917 Burial: Burnett Cemetery, White Rock Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……… 4. Akers, Helen May

Parents: Newberry or Newton Fuller & Sarah Margaret (Dulaney) Akers.

1910 Birth: 10-14-1910 Plymouth Co., IL.

1910 Residence: McDonough Co., IL with parents.

1920, 1930 Residence: Kirkwood Town, Warren Co., IL with parents.

1933 Marriage #1: William C. Christensen 6 24-1933.

1995 Death: 10-22-1995 of Monmouth, Warren Co., IL.

src: FAG; photo added by jane austin May 2020

1933 Burial: Monmouth Cemetery, Monmouth, Warren Co., IL.

src: FAG; photo added by Debblessed Nov 2019

……… 4. Akers, Florence Marie

Parents: Newberry or Newton Fuller & Sarah Margaret (Dulaney) Akers.

1913 Birth: 7-9-1912 Kirkwood, Warren Co., IL

1920, 1930 Residence: Kirkwood Town, Warren Co., IL with parents.

1939 Marriage #1: Florence Akers m. Vern Shuler 5-4-1939 Davenport, Scott Co., IA. He 41 yo salesman, b. Revere, MO, s/o Ottis Shuler & Ella Coovert. His 2^nd marriage. She 27 yo w/f, b. Kirkwood, IL, d/o Newton Akers & Sarah Dulaney. Her 1^st marriage.

2012 Death: 2-25-2012 Monmouth, Warren Co., IL.

2012 Obit: Published in The Register-Mail on February 27, 2012 (src: Find A Grave)

MONMOUTH - Florence Marie Shuler, 99, Monmouth, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Monmouth Nursing Home.

She was born July 9, 1912, in Kirkwood, the daughter of Newt Fuller and Sarah Margaret (Dulaney) Akers. She was reared and educated there, and she graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1931 and Brown's Business College in Rock Island.

Florence married Vern Shuler in Davenport, Iowa, on May 4, 1939, and he died June 11, 1975.

She had worked as a secretary for a number of years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and volunteering at Strom Center.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monmouth and the Friendship Rebekah Lodge 22 in Monmouth, which she joined in 1939.

Surviving are her son, Arnold Ray (Debbie) Shuler of Monmouth; stepdaughter, Marjorie Thornton of Monmouth; grandson, Christopher Glenn Shuler of Monmouth; granddaughter, Miranda Marie (Chris Carson) Shuler of Monmouth; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; brother, Lonnie (Freeda) Akers of Brookville, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Helen Christensen, and three brothers, two of whom died in infancy.

Friends may call on Friday (March 2, 2012) at Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel, where her family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A Rebekah service will be held at 1:30 p.m., followed by graveside services in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be left for the Rainbow Riders. Online condolences may be left at www.hooverhall.com. 

2012 Burial: Warren County Memorial Park, Monmouth, Warren Co., IL. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……… 4. Akers, Lonnie Delaney

Parents: Newberry or Newton Fuller & Sarah Margaret (Dulaney) Akers.

1921 Birth: 3-2-1921 IL.

1930 Residence: Kirkwood Town, Warren Co., IL with parents.

1942 Marriage #1: Lonnie Delaney Akers m. Beatrice Marie Chambers 7-25-1942 Washington D. C..

1991 Marriage #2: Lonnie D. Akers m. Freda Idella Early nee Workman 10-26-1991 Montgomery Co., OH.

2012 Death: 5-18-2012.

Name	Lonnie D Akers
Gender	Male
Race	White
Marital Status	Married
Death Age	91
Birth Date	2 Mar 1921
Birthplace	Illinois, USA
Residence Place	Ohio, USA
Death Date	18 May 2012
Death Place	Ohio, USA
Death Hospital	Decedent's Home
Industry	WPAFB Civil Service
Occupation	Administrative officer
Education	Some College Credit, But No Degree
Father	Akers
Inquest Questions	Autopsy Performed?: No; Autopsy Findings Available?: Not Applicable; Manner of Death: Natural; Pregnant At Time of Death?: Not Applicable; Tobacco Use Contribute to Death?: No; Method of Disposition: Burial;

Ancestry.com Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022

Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio · Sunday, May 20, 2012

2012 Burial: Arlington Cemetery, Brookville, Montgomery Co., OH.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Scoville Sep 2016

……3. Akers, Leonia Elizabeth

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1884 Birth: L. E., b. 8-17-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1906 Marriage #1: Leoney Akers m. Thomas Dulany 5-17-1906 at the bride’s residence Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Akers, Minister of the German Baptist Brethren Church. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ennis & Lizzie Dulaney. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Brooks & Louisa Akers.

Thomas Dulaney, 1879-1948, s/o Ennis & Elizabeth T. (Sowers) Dulaney. [Death Cert] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, September 17, 1948

1947 Death: 12-27-1947 Willis, Indian Valley District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Leonia Elizabeth Dulaney, 63y 3m 10d, married w/f, b. Sept 17, 1884 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Thomas Dulaney. Father: Brooks Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Louisa Boyd, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Eslie Dulaney of Willis, VA, COD: apoplexy. Burial: Smith Cemetery, Floyd Co., Dec 29, 1947. Undertaker: Maberry’s Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

1947 Obit: Submitted by Rena Worthen 11/2004

The Floyd Press Thursday January 3, 1948
Mrs. Tom Dulaney
Leonia Elizabeth Dulaney age 63 wife of Thomas Dulaney of Willis died in her home December 27, 1946. Funeral services were conducted, December 29th at Pleasant Valley Church by Elders Everett & S. P. Reed with interment in the Smith Cemetery. Survivors are her husband and two sons, Ellis Dulaney and Eslie Dulaney of Willis. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren at Pleasant Valley Church.

1947 Burial: Smith/Reed Cemetery, 3483 Ridgeview Rd NW, (Intersection SR 730 & 750), Willis, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Henry James

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1887 Birth: 11-14-1887 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Hancock Co., IL, St Mary District 24, H355: Clyde Black family

…… Akers, Henry 22 yo single w/m hired man, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out for Clyde Black family. (doesn’t appear to be related to the Black family in FCVA unless way before 1850)

1912 Marriage #1: James m. Eva Ellen Reed abt 1912.

Eva Ellen Reed, b. Auburn District, Montgomery Co., VA, 1895-1985, d/o Burman Walker & Mary Susan Catherine “Nan” (Lester) Reed. [Reed_Griffith_Olive]

The Wichita Eagle, aka The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, Wichita, Kansas · Thursday, January 10, 1985

1955 Death: 4-14-1955 Newton, Harvey Co., KS. [obit not found]

1955 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey Co., KS.

src: FAG; photo added by Barb Jan 2009

……3. Akers, Lillian Maude

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1890 Birth: 4-8-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1909 Marriage #1: Maude Akers m. Griffith E. Akers 12-22-1909 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elias & Malinda Akers. She 19 yo single w/f b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Brooks & Louisa Akers.

Griffith Evans Akers, b. 7-8-1888, d. 12-31-1977, s/o Elias “Ale” & 2nd wife Melinda (Weeks) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, January 02, 1978

1947 Death: 11-1-1947 Riner, Indian Valley District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Lillian Maude Akers, 57y 7m 3d, married w/f, b. Apr 8, 1890 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Griffie Akers. Father: Brooks Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Louise Boyd, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Griffie Akers of Riner, VA. COD: apoplexy. Burial: White Rock Cem., Floyd Co., VA, Nov 12, 1947. Undertaker: Maberry’s Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

The Roanoke World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, November 13, 1947

1947 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Intersection 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA with Griffith.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

……3. Akers, Della Alder

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1892 Birth: 10-15-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1909 Marriage #1: Della A. Akers m. Ira Lester 9-15-1909 at the bride's residence Floyd Co., VA, by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Gordon & Rosabell Lester. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Brooks & Louise Akers.

William Ira Lester, s/o Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. [Death Cert] [Lester_JamesT_Cloah]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, October 31, 1952

1971 Death: 7-26-1971 Showalter Memorial Hospital, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Star Route, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Della Alder Lester 78 yo widowed & retired housewife, b. Oct 15, 1892 VA. Spouse: William Ira Lester. Father: Brooks Akers. Mother: Louise Boyd. Informant: William Guy Lester. COD: arteriosclerotic heart disease with hypertrophy. Burial: Lester Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA, July 29, 1971.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, July 28, 1971

1971 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

……3. Akers, Tazewell Brooks

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1895 Birth: 11-17-1895 Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1914 Marriage #1: He m. Lucy Adelia Hudson about 1914.

1917 Registration Card: Tasy Brooks Akers, 21 yo w/m of Carthage, VA, b. November 17, 1895 Floyd Co., VA, farming for self, supporting wife & two children, medium height & slender build, blue eyes & light brown hair, claims exemption as “affected by pneumonia. Has weak lungs”

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, 1^st Street, Radford City, H10:

…… Akers, Taz 21 yo w/m insurance agent, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Lucy 19 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Walter L. 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willard 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Baby, 4/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, 1020 Mercer Ave, H108:

…… Akers, Tazewell B. 35 yo w/m steam R.R. machinist, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1^st married, owns, HOH.

………… Lucy 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 14 yo when 1^st married.

………… Willard T. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Walter J. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Beckwith F. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… John B. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Mary M. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ernest H. 3y 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Nancy J. 1y 5/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940:

1942 Registration Card: Tazewell Brooks Akers, 46 yo w/m of 422 Church Ave, SW Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA, b. Nov 17, 1895 Alum Ridge, VA, person who will always know your address: Mrs. Lucy Akers of Alum Ridge, VA, employer: Norfolk & Western Railway Co. of Roanoke, VA, 5’ 7” 130 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair, sallow complexion.

1975 Death: 4-2-1975 DOA Floyd County Clinic, Floyd Co., VA but of Rt 1, Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

Tazewell Brooks Akers, 79 yo married w/m retired mechanic, b. Nov 17, 1895 VA. Spouse: Lucy Hudson Akers. Father: Brooks Akers. Mother: Louisa Boyd. Informant: Walter J. Akers. COD: pulmonary edema; arteriosclerotic heart disease; lung infection. Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA, Apr 4, 1975: Undertaker: Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., Floyd, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, April 03, 1975

1975 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

……….+ Akers, Lucy Adelia

Parents: Walter Lewis & Matilda (Smith) Hudson. [no file]

1900 Birth: 2-22-1900 VA.

1920 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with husband Tazewell Brooks Akers

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with husband Tazewell Brooks Akers.

1940:

1982 Death: 7-6-1982 of 4617 Eden Dr. N. W, Roanoke, VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, July 07, 1982

1982 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

on marker with daughter

src: FAG; photo added by Karen Feb 2012

……… 4. Akers, Willard Tazewell/Thomas

Parents: Tazewell Brooks & Lucy Adelia (Hudson) Akers.

1916 Birth: 3-2-1916 VA.

1920 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1937 Marriage #1: Willard m. Carrie Bishop 9-27-1927 Union Co., SW.

1950 Divorce: granted to husband Willard Thomas Akers 7-10-1950 from Carrie Bishop Akers. 2 children affected.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents

1991 Death: 7-19-1991 Jefferson Co., Louisville, KY.

Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Virginia · Sunday, July 21, 1991

2002 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

……… 4. Akers, Walter Jeffrey

Parents: Tazewell Brooks & Lucy Adelia (Hudson) Akers.

1917 Birth: 10-5-1917 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

1935 Marriage #1: Walter Jeffrey Akers m. Dorothy Alice Gibson 11-9-1935 Roanoke, VA. He 18 yo single w/m clerk, b. Floyd, s/o F. B. Akers & Lucy Hudson. She 15 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke Co., VA, d/o W. F. Gibson & Ethel Fisher.

1995 Death: 2-20-1995 of 3464 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, February 22, 1995

1995 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by MOW Aug 2014

……… 4. Akers, Beckwith Fuqua

Parents: Tazewell Brooks & Lucy Adelia (Hudson) Akers.

1919 Birth: 8-1-1919 Montgomery Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

i1939 Marriage #1: Beckwith F. Akers m. Eleanor Louise Tanner 12-16-1939 Floyd Co., VA by R. C. Bailey, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 23 yo single w/m molder helper, b. Montgomery Co., VA, P.O. address Alum Ridge, VA, s/o Tazewell B. Akers & Lucy Hudson. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Indian Valley, VA, d/o Chas. M. Tanner & Annie Jenkins.

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, October 13, 1994

1970 Death: 2-7-1970 of rural Riner, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Beckwith Fuqua Akers, 50 yo married w/m brick mason, b. Aug. 19, 1919 VA, d. Feb 7, 1970 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA but of RFD 1, Riner, Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Elenor Tanner Akers. Father: Tazewell Akers. Mother: Lucy Hudson. Informant: Elenor Tanner Akers. COD: metastatic carcinoma of lung – oat cell. Burial: Alum Ridge Community Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA. Date of burial not given. Undertaker: Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., Floyd, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, February 09, 1970

1970 Burial: Alum Ridge Community Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Aug 2020

……… 4. Akers, James Brooks

aka

……… 4. Akers, John Brooks

Parents: Tazewell Brooks & Lucy Adelia (Hudson) Akers.

1921 Birth: 9-15-1921 Roanoke City, VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

1940:

1953 Mariage #1: Barbara Jane Shaw 3-22-1953 York Co., SC.

Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Virginia · Sunday, May 10, 1953

2002 Death: 5-1-2002 Martinsville, VA.

Martinsville Bulletin Martinsville, Virginia · Friday, May 03, 2002

2002 Burial: Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Ginger Martin Jul 2013

……… 4. Akers, Mary Matilda

Parents: Tazewell Brooks & Lucy Adelia (Hudson) Akers.

1924 Birth: 4-29-1924 Roanoke City, VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

1940:

1950 Marriage #1: Mary Matilda Akers m. Cecil Asa Duncan 7-7-1950 Floyd Co., VA. He 40 yo single w/m radio serviceman, b. Floyd, s/o Harley Duncan & Ata Harris. She 26 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke City, d/o Tazewell B. Akers & Lucy Hudson.

Cecil Asa Duncan, s/o Harley James & Ata Nancy (Harris) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_DavidW_2wives]

2002 Death: 7-28-2002 of Richmond, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, July 28, 2002

2002 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Karen Feb 2012

……… 4. Akers, Ernest Hudson

Parents: Tazewell Brooks & Lucy Adelia (Hudson) Akers.

1926 Birth: 7-24-1926 Roanoke City, VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

1940:

1950 Marriage #1: Ernest Hudson Akers m. Elizabeth Stuart Nelms 2-3-1950 Roanoke City, VA. He 23 yo single w/m Vet Admin clerk, b. Roanoke, VA, s/o Tazewell Brooks Akers & Lucy Hudson. She 19 yo single w/f clerk, b. Roanoke, VA, d/o Charles Danridge Nelms & Beulah Huffman.

Elizabeth Stuart Nelms, 1931-2010, d/o Charles Danridge & Beulah (Huffman) Nelms.

<snip>

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, March 08, 2010

2000 Death: 12-27-2000 of Roanoke Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, December 29, 2000

2000 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

……… 4. Akers, Nancy Jane

Parents: Tazewell Brooks & Lucy Adelia (Hudson) Akers.

1929 Birth: 10-9-1928 Roanoke City, VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

1940:

Never married.

1990 Death: 5-14-1990 Roanoke, VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, May 16, 1990

1990 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

on marker with mother

src: FAG; photo added by Karen Feb 2012

……3. Akers, Perry Lee

Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers.

1898 Birth: 2-23-1897 Floyd Co, VA.

1898 Birth: 2-23-1898. (src: 1918 registration card)

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1918 Marriage #1: Perry Lee Akers m. Ollie Belle Dulaney 7-11-1918 Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of he Church of the Brethren. He 20 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Brooks & Louesa Akers. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Leonard & Lavina Dulaney.

1918 Registration Card: Perry Lee Akers, 20 yo w/m of Carthage, VA, b. Feb 23, 1898, farmer for Brooks Akers of Carthage, VA, nearest relative: Ollie B. Akers of Carthage, VA, medium height & build, blue eyes & dark hair.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, H52:

…… Akers, Brooks 65 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Louise 65 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Perry L. 21 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Ally, Charles C. 16 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ollie B. 16 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA. (order implies she is an Alley, but she is Perry Akers’s wife)

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL, Carthage Twp, H59:

...... Akers, Perry 33 yo w/m tenant farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when married, HOH.

............ Ollie 25 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when married.

............ Vernie 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Verlie 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (son written over daughter)

............ Verstle 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 61-6, SR 616, H66:

...... Akers, Perry L. 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Ollie B. 37 yo wife, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, housework.

............ Verlie L. 17 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, unable to work.

............ Verstle I. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1993 Death: 6-22-1993 of Willis, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, June 23, 1993

1993 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Checkmate Jun 2023

……….+ Akers, Ollie Belle

Parents: Leonard & Vina Druzella (Duncan) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

1903 Birth: 9-25-1902 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record – states she was the 3^rd child to Leonard & Vina)

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Perry Lee Akers but his parents HOH.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with husband Perry Lee Akers but his parents HOH.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Perry Lee Akers.

1968 Death: 12-4-1968 Showalter Memorial Hospital, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA & of R.F.D. #3, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Ollie Belle Akers, 66 yo married w/f housewife, b. Sept 25, 1902 VA. Spouse: Perry L. Akers. Father: Leonard Dulaney. Mother: Vina Duncan. Informant: Perry L. Akers. COD: congestive heart failure & pneumonia. Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Dec 12, 1968. Undertaker: Maberry Funeral Home, Inc, Floyd, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, December 05, 1968

1968 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

……….4. Akers, Verna Erna

src: FAG; photo added by Randy Shepherd Nov 2010

Parents: Perry Lee & Ollie Belle (Dulaney) Akers.

1919 Birth: 9-2-1919 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record)

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

i1935 Marriage #1: Vernie Akers m. Martin Phillips 8-3-1935 at R. T. Akers, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Troutville, VA, s/o A. C. Phillips & Lena Duncan. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, d/o Perry Akers & Ollie Dulaney.

Martin W. Phillips, s/o Andrew Curtis & Leander May “Lena” (Duncan) Phillips. [Phillips_RobertWSr_2wives]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, May 10, 2000

2010 Death: 11-13-2010 of Willis, Floyd Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, November 14, 2010

2010 Burial: Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Jun 2021

……….4. Akers, Verlie Floyd

Parents: Perry Lee & Ollie Belle (Dulaney) Akers.

1922 Birth: 8-13-1922 Carthage, Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

i1941 Marriage #1: Verlie Akers m. Aldean Akers 12-20-1941 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, s/o Perry Akers & Ollie Dulaney. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Willis, VA, d/o James Akers & Laura Reed.

Aldean James Akers, b. Floyd, 1919-2005, d/o James Fulton & Lauretta Linette (Reed) Akers. [Akers_AndrewJ_Susannah]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, November 09, 2005

1942 Registration Card: Verlie Floyd Akers, 20 yo self-employed on farm, b. Aug 13, 1922 Floyd Co., VA. Residence: Willis, Floyd Co., VA. Aldine Akers noted as next of kin. 5’10” 130 lbs; blue eyes, blonde hair & ruddy complexion.

1997 Death: 12-9-1997 Radford Community Hospital, Radford, VA but of Willis, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, December 10, 19971997 Burial: Akers Family Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Aug 2021

……….4. Akers, Verstle Irene

Parents: Perry Lee & Ollie Belle (Dulaney) Akers.

1924 Birth: 10-23-1924 Floyd Co., VA as Vestel Irene Akers. (src: delayed birth record)

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1948 Marriage #1: Vestle Irene Akers m. Thomas Bentley Hinkley 1-23-1948 Montgomery Co., VA. He 24 yo divorced w/m N. & W. section laborer, b. & living in Cambria, VA, s/o William Henry Hinkley & Fannie Jane McGuire. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Rt 1, Cambria, VA, d/o Perry Lee Akers & Arlie Belle Dulaney.

Thomas Bentley Hinkley, s/o William Henry & Fannie Jane (McGuire) Hinkley. He 1^st m. 1942 Vernice Augustine Altizer, d/o Charles & Sarah E. (Simpkins) Altizer. Thomas & Vernice divorced 1947 with 1 child affected.

2002 Death: 12-27-2002 Montgomery Co., VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, December 28, 2002

2002 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes Jul 2013

……….4. Akers, Vernard Lee

Parents: Perry Lee & Ollie Belle (Dulaney) Akers.

1927 Birth: 9-15-1927 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record)

1928 Death: 4-1-1928 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Vernard L. Akers, 6m 17d, single w/m, b. Sept 15, 1927 VA. Father: Perry L. Akers, b. VA. Mother: Ollie B. Dulaney, b. VA. Informant: Willie Dulaney of Rt 3, Floyd, VA. COD: lobar pneumonia. Burial: blank: Date of burial: blank. Undertaker: blank.

1928 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo from rootsweb & added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

…2. Akers, Psalter

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1858 Birth: 1-5-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1876 Marriage #1: Psalter Akers m. Rutha Duncan 06-15-1876 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sarah Akers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Blanch & Catherine Duncan.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H321:

…… Akers Psalter, 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Ruth 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

………… Nettie E. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Dillard W. 1 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District:

…… Akers, Psalters 32 yo.

………… Ruth 32 yo.

………… Nettie E. 13 yo.

………… Millie D. 7 yo.

………… Vina 4 yo.

………… Rolley G. 2 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 16, H79:

…… Akers, Psalter 42 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1858 VA, parents b. VA, m. 24y, owns farm, HOH

………… Ruth 42 yo wife, b. Mar 1858 VA, parents b. VA, m. 24y, 10 children with 7 living, cannot write.

………… Nettie E. 23 yo daughter, b. Apr 1877 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Minnie D. 15 yo daughter, b. Sep 1884 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Vina R. 13 yo daughter, b. Oct 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roley G. 11 yo son, b. July 1888 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

………… Soloman W. 9 yo son, b. Sep 1890 VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, school.

………… Madison P. 7 yo son, b. Nov 1892 VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, school.

………… Alfred B. 3 yo son, b. Jan 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H65:

…… Akers, Psalters 52 yo w/m house carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, owns home, HOH.

………… Rutha 52 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, 10 children with 7 living, cannot write.

………… Roley G. 21 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer in lumber mill.

………… Madison P. 17 son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………… Alfred B. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out, school.

…… Alley, Toy L. 6 granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. Alley_Anderson_Rachel]

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H88:

…… Akers, Psalters 61 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Ruth 61 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Alfred B. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

1930 Death: 2-14-1930 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1930 Burial: Duncan Cemetery, SR 740, Alum Ridge (Carthage), Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Davis Eichelberger Oct 2011

……+ Akers, Ruth Ann

Parents: Blanch & 2^nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1858 Birth: 4-12-1858 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone)

1858 Birth: Mar 1858 VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Psalters Akers.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, H83:

…… Akers, Roley G. 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Genie A. 38 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married.

………… Goldie C. 18 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ruby E. 15 yo daughter, b. IA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roley C. 11 yo son, b. IA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ruth 71 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 32-9, SR 752, H88:

…… Teel, Nettie 61 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Fred 22 yo married son, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, farm laborer.

………… Ruby 19 yo daughter-in-law, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, other work.

…… Akers, Ruth 83 yo widowed mother, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, unable to work.

1941 Death: 11-29-1941 Court House District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1941 Burial: Duncan Cemetery, SR 740, Alum Ridge (Carthage), Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Nettie Ellen

Parents: Psalters & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1877 Birth: 4-23-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1902 Marriage #1: Nettie E. Akers m. L. A. Teel 5-21-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 30 yo single w/m, b. Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Terry & Rebecca Teel. She 29 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Paultus (Psalters) & Ruth Akers. (ancestry.com transcription; no image)

Leonard A. Teel, b. 7-2-1871, d. 3-11-1939, s/o William Terry & Rebecca (Altizer) Teel. [Death Cert] [Teel_William_Rebecca]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, March 14, 1939

1949 Death: 12-26-1949 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, December 27, 1949

1949 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Aug 2011

……3. Akers, Dillard W.

Parents: Psalters & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1878 Birth: Dec 1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

can’t find after 1880

……3. Akers, Minnie Della

Parents: Psalters & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1884 Birth: Sept 1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1902 Marriage #1: Minnie D. Akers m. Amos L. Alley 12-28-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 20 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. R. & Nettie W. Alley. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Psalter & Ruth Akers. (src: ancestry.com transcription; no image)

Amos L. Alley, s/o Jonathan Reed & Pernetta Ellen “Nettie” (Akers) Alley. [Alley_Anderson_Rachel]

1914 Marriage #2: Minnie m. 2^nd James Harvey Weeks abt 1914 probably Iowa. (certificate not found as of Mar 2026)

James Harvey Weeks, 1892-1979, s/o Emery Fulton & Sarah Ellen (Mannon) Weeks. [Weeks_George_Nancy]

1975 Death: 4-20-1975 Lane Co., Oregon.

1975 Burial: probably Oak Hill Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR with James who died in 1979

……3. Akers, Levina Rosetta “Vina”

Parents: Psalter & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1886 Birth: 10-8-1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1905 Marriage #1: Levina R. Akers m. Harrison H. Dulaney 1-4-1904 at the bride’s residence Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Wyatt & Martha Dulaney. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Psalters & Ruth Akers.

Harrison Henry Dulaney, s/o Wyatt & Martha A. (Bishop) Dulaney. [Death Cert] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

The Roanoke Times. Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, January 17, 1963

Harrison H. Family

Front L to R: Harrison; Esther m. Paul Reed; infant Dot m. Kenneth Duncan & later Herman Crews; Infant Dot held by LeVina Akers w/o Harrison.

Back L to R: Ray E.; Guy L.; Herman E.

src: FAG; photo from rootsweb.com & added to FAG by Sammie Wade Aug 2011

1959 Death: 3-11-1959 rural Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Vina Akers Dulaney, 72 yo married w/f housewife, b. Oct 8, 1886 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Harrison H. Dulaney. Father: Psalter Akers. Mother: Ruth Duncan. Informant: Harrison H. Dulaney of Alum Ridge, VA. COD: pulmonary embolus; Addison’s Disease. Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, Mar 13, 1959.

The Roanoke World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, March 12, 1959

1959 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photos from rootsweb.com & added to FAG by Sammie Wade Aug 2011

……3. Akers, Roley Garfield

Parents: Psalter & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1888 Birth: 7-29-1888 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1910 Marriage #1: Roley Akers m. Genia Reed 12-21-1910 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Psalter & Ruth Akers. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Stillman & Margaret Reed.

1917 Registration Card: Roley Garfield Akers, 28 yo w/m of Sowers, VA, b. July 29, 1888 Floyd Co., VA, farmer supporting wife & 2 children, tall height & slender build, black hair & black eyes.

1920 Residence: Boone Co., IA, Jackson Twp, H82:

…… Akers, Rolley G. 31 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Genie 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Goldie 8 yo day, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ruby 5 yo daughter, b. Iowa, parents b. VA.

………… Clarence 5/12 son, b. Iowa, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, H83:

…… Akers, Roley G. 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Genie A. 38 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married.

………… Goldie C. 18 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ruby E. 15 yo daughter, b. IA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roley C. 11 yo son, b. IA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ruth 71 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, SR 739, H72:

…… Akers, Garfield 51 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Genia A. 49 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, housework.

………… Sylvia E. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G1, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

1942 Registration Card: Roley Garfield Akers, 53 yo w/m of Star Route, Floyd Co., VA, b. July 29, 1888 Floyd Co., VA, relative who will always know address: Genia Akers of Star Route, Floyd Co., VA, self-employed, 5’ 11” 140 lbs, brown/black hair & gray eyes, ruddy complexion.

1965 Death: 1-10-1965 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roley Garfield Akers, 76 yo married w/m farmer, b. July 29, 1888 Floyd Co., VA, d. Jan 10, 1965 Star Route, Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Eugenia Reed. Father: Psalter Akers. Mother: Ruth Duncan. Informant: Mrs. Ray Weeks. COD: cerebral hemorrhage & hemiplegia. Burial: Alum Ridge Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA Jan 12, 1965. Undertaker: Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

1865 Obit: The Floyd Press 1-14-1965

Roley Garfield Akers 76 died at his home Sunday in Floyd.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eugenia Reed Akers; three daughters, Mrs. Ray Weeks, Floyd, Mrs. Wallace Jones, Christiansburg, Mrs. Raymond Howell, Radford; one son, Clarence Akers, Radford; one sister Mrs. Minnie Weeks, Eugene, Oregon.

Funeral was Tuesday at the Beaver Creek Holiness Church with burial in the Alum Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

The Roanoke World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, January 11, 1965

Montgomery News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, January 14, 1965

1965 Burial: Duncan Cemetery, 1286 White Rock Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Dennis Asbury Oct 2012

………+ Akers, Eugenia A. "Genia"

Parents: Stillman & Margaret (Harris) Reed. [Reed_Emory_Miriam]

1891 Birth: 7-22-1891 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Boone Co., IA with husband Roley Garfield Akers

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Roley Garfield Akers

1979 Death: 3-2-1979 Montgomery County Hospital, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Star Route, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Eugenia Reed Akers, 88 yo widowed w/f, b. July2, 1890 Floyd Co., VA, 3-2-1979 Montgomery County Hospital, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Star Route, Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Rolley Akers. Father: Stillmond Reed. Mother: Margaret Harris. Informant: Mrs. Ray Weeks. COD: pneumonia left lung; atelectasis left lung; generalized malnutrition; carcinoma colon; heart failure; osteoarthritis. Burial: Duncan Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA Mar 4, 1979. Undertaker: Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, March 04, 1979

1979 Burial: Duncan Cemetery, 1286 White Rock Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Akers, Goldie Curtis

Parents: Roley Garfield & Eugenia A. (Reed) Akers.

1911 Birth: 12-15-1911 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Boone Co., IA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1933 Marriage #1: Goldie C. Akers m. Ray H. Weeks 7-22-1933 Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 20 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Floyd, VA, s/o E. F. Weeks & Sarah Manning. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Floyd, VA, d/o R. G. Akers & Genie Reed.

Ray Harless Weeks, s/o Emory Fulton & Sarah Ellen (Mannon) Weeks. [Death Cert] [Weeks_George_Nancy]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, September 06, 1988

1987 Death: 9-18-1987 of Star Route, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, September 20, 1987

1987 Burial: Duncan Cemetery, 1286 White Rock Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

………4. Akers, Ruby Minnie

Parents: Roley Garfield & Eugenia A. (Reed) Akers.

1915 Birth: ab1-28-1914 Carlisle, Warren Co., Iowa.

1920 Residence: Boone Co., IA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Marriage #1: Ruby Minnie Akers m. Raymond Fuqua Howell 4-13-1940 Radford, VA. He 23 yo single w/m laborer, b. Radford, s/o Walter Howell & Grace Myers. She 25 yo single w/f, b. Carlise, Iowa, d/o Roley G. Akers & Eugenia Reed.

Raymond Fuqua “Dig” Howell, 1917-1987, s/o Walter B. & Grace (Myers) Howell. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, December 24, 1987

1999 Death: 1-28-1999 South Shore, Greenup Co., KY.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, January 31, 1999

1999 Burial: West View Cemetery, Radford City, VA.

………4. Akers, Roley Clarence

Parents: Roley Garfield & Eugenia A. (Reed) Akers.

1919 Birth: 8-17-1919 Boone Co., Iowa.

1920 Residence: Boone Co., IA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1942 Marriage #1: Roley Clarence Akers m. Margaret Inez Clark 7-17-1942 Radford, VA. He 22 yo single w/m carpenter, b. Boone Co., Iowa, s/o Roley Garfield Akers & Eugenia Reed. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Radford, VA, d/o Lewis Clark & Thelma Myers.

Margaret Inez Clark, 1924-1992, d/o Lewis & Thelma (Myers) Clark. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, November 05, 1992

2005 Death: 8-21-2005.

The Franklin News-Post, Rocky Mount, Virginia · Friday, August 26, 2005

2005 Burial: Sun Rise Burial Park, Pulaski Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher Jan 2012

………4. Akers, Sylvia Eugenia

Parents: Roley Garfield & Eugenia A. (Reed) Akers.

1932 Birth: abt 1932 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1953 Marriage #1: Sylvia Eugenia Akers m. Wallace Samuel Jones 5-30-1953 Montgomery Co., VA. He 30 yo single w/m salesman, b. Christiansburg, s/o Frank Benjamin Jones & Nellie Lucas. She 21 yo single w/f salesclerk, b. Floyd, d/o Roley Garfield Akers & Eugenia Reed.

Wallace Samuel Jones, s/o Frank Benjamin & Nellie (Lucas) Jones. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, February 05, 1991

2023 Death: 10-7-2023.

Sylvia Akers Jones passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 92.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roley and Eugenia Akers; her beloved husband of 38 years, Wallace Jones; a brother, Clarence Akers; two sisters, Ruby Howell and Goldie Weeks; and a son, Kimball Jones.
She is survived by her oldest son, Gary W. Jones and daughter-in-law Kristi Jones; daughter-in-law, Teresa Jones; three grandchildren, Nathan Jones, Natalie Grimmett, and Rene Jones; as well as four beautiful great-grandchildren.
Sylvia worked as a sales clerk at the original Leggett department store in Christiansburg, VA for many years and was known by many in the community. As a new retiree she decided to go back to work and became an integral part of the dining staff at Warm Health Retirement Community, where she was adored by staff and residents alike.
Sylvia lived a long, full life surrounded by family and friends who loved her immensely. She was kind to absolutely everyone in her life. She was active in her church and Sunday School until very late in life when driving became more difficult for her. Sylvia loved the Lord and shared that love with others. She was simply a beautiful human being inside and out and will be greatly missed. May the Lord watch over her in heaven until we all see her again.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at noon in the Chapel, with interment following in Sunset Cemetery.

Sylvia Akers Jones Obituary October 7, 2023 - Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service

2023 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Soloman Wilburn

Parents: Psalter & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1890 Birth: 9-10-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Dallas Co., Iowa, Adel Twp, H341:

…… Richmond, Edward A. 53 yo w/m farmer, b. IA, parents b. NY, M1 30y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Laura E. 46 yo wife, b. IL, father b. NY, mother b. Ireland, M1 30y, 5 children with 5 living.

………… Vere E. 22 yo daughter, b. IA, father b. IA, mother b. IL.

………… Cassius R. 16 yo son, b. IA, father b. IA, mother b. IL, school.

………… Samuel K. 14 yo son, b. IA, father b. IA, mother b. IL, school.

…… Akers, Solomon W. 19 yo single w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA as were his parents.

1913 Marriage #1: Solomon W. Akers m. Lillie B. Lovern 11-15-1913 E. Radford, VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd, s/o Psalters & Ruth. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery, d/o Geo & Ruth.

1917 Registration Card: Solomon Wilburn Akers, 26 yo of Radford, VA, b. Sept. 10, 1890 Floyd Co., VA, employer: foreman for U.S. C. & C. Co. of Radford, VA, supporting wife & 2 children, prior military service: private in VA Nat. G. 2y 3 mons, tall height & medium build, d. brown hair & black eyes.

Can’t find after 1917 Registration

……3. Akers, Madison Psalters

Parents: Psalter & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1892 Birth: 11-28-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Madison Pslaters Akers, 24 yo single w/m of Carthage, VA, b. Nov 28, 1892 Carthage, VA, farm hand for August Hecht of Atlanta, IL, medium height & build, brown hair & dk brown eyes.

i1919 Marriage #1: Madison P. Akers m. Virginia Young 7-23-1919 at S. P. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o P. S. & Ruthe Akers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Andy & Sarah Young.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H44:

…… Akers, Madison P. 27 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Virginia 20 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Young, Sarah 65 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA. [young]

1930 Residence: Warren Co., IA, Otter Twp, District 20, H9:

…… Ackers, Matt 38 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 27 yo when 1^st married rents, vet:? Yes WW, HOH.

………… Virginia 30 yo wife, b. VA parents b. VA, 19 when 1^st married.

………… Mable 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Erbie L. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Boone Co., Iowa, Marcy District 8/29, H215:

…… Acres, Madison 47 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Story Co., IA 1935, owns farm, HOH.

………… Virginia 40 yo wife, b. VA, completed G1, resided in Story Co., IA 1935, housework.

………… Earbie 15 yo son, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Story Co., IA 1935, farm laborer.

………… Della 8 yo daughter, b. IA, completed G0, resided in Story Co., IA 1935, school.

………… Alice 6 yo daughter, b. IA, completed G0, resided in Story Co., IA 1935, school.

1942 Registration Card: Madison P. Akers 49 yo w/m, b. Nov 28, 1892 Floyd, VA, residing in Marcy Twp, Ogden, Boone Co., IA. Mrs. Virginia Akers will always know his address. His signature. 5’8” 135 lbs. Brown hair & eyes with light complextion.

1961 Death: 10-8-1961 rural Indianola, Warren Co., IA. [Death Cert]

1961 Burial: Milo IOOF Cemetery, Milo, Warren Co., IA.

src: FAG; photos added by 4662052 Nov 2008

……….+ Akers, Virginia

Parents: Andrew Jackson & 2^nd wife Sarah E. (Dobbins) Young. [Young_Nathaniel_Hannah]

1899 Birth: June 1899 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Madison Psalter “Matt” Akers.

1930 Residence: Warren Co., IA with husband Madison Psalter “Matt” Akers.

1940 Residence: Boone Co., Iowa with husband Madison Psalter “Matt” Akers.

1971 Death: 1971.

1971 Burial: Milo IOOF Cemetery, Milo, Warren Co., IA.

……….4. Akers, Mabel Pauline

Parents: Madison Psalter “Matt” & Virginia (Young) Akers

1921 Birth: 5-21-1920 Carthage, Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Warren Co., IA with parents.

1937 Marriage #1: Virginia Akers m. Lawrence Ray Thomas 8-3-1937 Nevada, Iowa. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Northwood, IA, s/o Walter Thomas & Elma Davis. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Carthage, VA, d/o Madison Akers & Mrs. Virginia Akers.

Marriage #?: a Braddock.

2009 Death: 2-18-2009.

The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa · Friday, February 20, 2009

2009 Burial: Rosemont Cemetery, Milo, Warren Co., IA.

……….4. Akers, Erbie Lee

Parents: Madison Psalter “Matt” & Virginia (Young) Akers

1925 Birth: 5-19-1924 Carthage, Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Warren Co., IA with parents.

1940 Residence: Boone Co., Iowa with parents.

2003 Death: 9-5-2003.

The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa · Tuesday, September 09, 2003

2003 Burial: Milo IOOF Cemetery, Milo, Warren Co., IA.

src: FAG; photos added by 4662052 Nov 2008

……….4. Akers, Minnie Della

Parents: Madison Psalter “Matt” & Virginia (Young) Akers

1932 Birth: 12-25-1931 Ames, Story Co., IA.

1940 Residence: Boone Co., Iowa with parents.

Marriage #1: Richard Leroy Miller after 1950.

Richard Leroy Miller, s/o Albert & Grace (Dailey) Miller.

2023 Death: 4-12-2023

Services for Della Miller, 91, of Ackworth will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. Interment will take place at the Milo IOOF Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date.

Della Minnie (Akers) Miller was born December 25, 1931, in Story County, Iowa to Madison and Virginia Akers. She was married to the love of her life, Richard Miller, on February 18, 1952, at the Indianola bus station by the Justice of the Peace. Richard and Della moved into their home in rural Ackworth on June 13, 1953, where Della lived until her death on April 12, 2023. Richard and Della were blessed with seven children: Diane, Nancy, Deb, Rick, Rocky, Nettie and Tim.

Della was a hard worker and did so many things. She wallpapered and painted many homes in the Warren County area. She loved taking care of her family, and she would help anyone needing care after surgery or illness. She also was a childcare provider in her home for many years. For a time, she worked at Iowa Paint and also at Good Samaritan Nursing Home.

Della loved to garden, and every year she would can hundreds of jars of vegetables as well as fruit, jelly and meat. She also raised pigs and chickens, and she milked several cows. She loved baking pies, and her homemade noodles were legendary. What she loved most was having a house full of family, friends and children, and then cooking and serving all of that food she had worked hard to prepared and then of course an evening of cards.

Della was preceded in death by her husband Richard; daughter, Nancy Horton; son, Rick Miller; 2 grandsons; 2 great grandchildren; parents, Madison and Virginia Akers; sisters Mable and Alice, and brother, Earbie.

Della will be dearly missed by her surviving children: Diane (Charles) Hougland, Paul Horton, Deb (Mark) Peterson, Rocky Miller, Nettie (David) Schaffer, and Tim (Kenda) Miller, 25 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren plus one on the way.

Obituary information for Della Minnie Miller

2023 Burial:

……….4. Akers, Alice Mae

Parents: Madison Psalter “Matt” & Virginia (Young) Akers

1934 Birth: 3-12-1934 Ames, Story Co., IA.

1940 Residence: Boone Co., Iowa with parents.

1949 Marriage #1: Robert T. Miller 1949 Douglas Co., NB.

Robert T. Miller, s/o Albert & Grace (Dailey) Miller.

2021 Death: 6-8-2021 Pella, Marion Co., IA.

Alice M. Miller
March 18, 1934 - June 8, 2021
Funeral services for Alice M. Miller will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo, Iowa. The family will be present to greet friends an hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of the family by sending them to the funeral home at 914 Roland Avenue, PO Box 509, Chariton, Iowa 50049 or to donate.jw.org.
You may join the family by watching the livestream at the following link:
https://my.gather.app/remember/alice-miller
Alice was born on March 18, 1934, in Ames, Iowa to Madison and Virginia (Young) Akers. She had 2 sisters, Pauline and Della, and 1 brother, Earbie.
On July 6, 1949, Robert and Alice were married. They lived in England while Robert was in the Army, then returned to the states. They had 2 children, Terry and Tammy. They were married 71 years until Robert's death on October 3, 2020.
Both Robert and Alice were baptized together as Jehovah's Witnesses on June 27, 1975. They loved telling people about the kingdom of God and the hope for the future. Alice knew that Jehovah's original purpose of a paradise earth with everlasting life for mankind would be fulfilled when God's kingdom is set up here on earth. Her favorite scripture was Daniel 2:44, which reads, "In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever."
Robert and Alice enjoyed traveling and took many vacations over the years with Terry and Tammy, and later trips to Idaho and California with their brothers and sisters. One of the highlights was their trip the two of them took to Alaska in 2000.
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the age of 87, Alice passed away peacefully at Comfort House in Pella.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; brother Earbie; sister Pauline; and husband Robert. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Terry (Perry) Mendell and Tammy (Curtis) Brummel; 5 grandchildren: Lisa Mendell, Scott Mendell, Casey (Brandon) Bertsch, Eric (Lisa) Brummel, and Bryan (Brittany) Brummel; 5 great grandchildren: Bentley, Braxton, Becca, Abel, and Axel; her sister Della Miller; and a host of nieces, nephews, and her caring spiritual brothers and sisters.

Obituary information for Alice M. Miller

2021 Burial:

……3. Akers, Alfred Berman

Parents: Psalter & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers.

1897 Birth: 1-16-1897 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Alfred Burman Akers, 21 yo single w/m of Carthage, VA, b. Jan 17, *, Floyd Co., VA, farming for father, medium build & height, dark hair & eyes. *”Registrant claims to have been born Jan 16, 1898, but was this day, adjudged by U.S. C___ J.E. Proffit in the case of U.S. vs Burman Akers, to have been born on Jan. 16, 1897.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1920 Marriage #1: A. B. Akers m. Fannie L. Hill 1-20-1920 at S. P. Reed's Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Carthage, VA, s/o P. S. & Ruth Akers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, d/o I. E. & Mary Hill.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, west part of Alum Ridge District 1, H76:

…… Akers, Alfred B. 32 yo w/m mail carrier, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when married, owns, HOH.

………… Fannie L. 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married.

………… S. Willie 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ruth E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Montague St, H262:

…… Akers, Alfred B. 42 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Fanny L. 29 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, public school janitor.

………… Willie S. 19 yo son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, new worker.

………… Ruth E. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, housework.

………… Charley W. 9 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

1942 Registration Card: Alfred Berman Akers, 45 yo w/m of Floyd, Floyd Co., VA, b. Jan 16, 1897 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know your address: Mrs. Fannie Akers of Floyd, VA, employer: R.E. Morris, of Floyd, Stuart, Radford, & Pulaski VA, 5’ 7” 118 lbs, brown eyes & hair, light complexion.

1950 Death: 11-25-1950 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, November 26, 1950

1950 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

………+ Akers, Fannie Lee

Parents: Isaac Emanuel & Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) Hill. [Hill_Elijah_2wives]

1900 Birth: abt 1900 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Alfred Berman Akers.

1940 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with husband Alfred Berman Akers.

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, April 28, 1984

1984 Death: 4-27-1984 of 580 N. Harless St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

………4. Akers, Solomon Willie

Parents: Alfred Berman & Fannie Lee (Hill) Akers.

1920 Birth: 12-12-1920 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1945 Marriage #1: Solomon Willie Akers m. Janice Carmen Quesenberry 11-8-1945 Montgomery Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m truck driver, b. Floyd, s/o Burman Akers & Fannie Lee Hill. She 19 yo single w/f waitress, b. Floyd, s/o H. L. Quesenberry & Pearlie Phillips.

Divorced: from Janice Carmen Quesenberry by 1950. 1 known child: Dennis Turhan Akers who later took his stepfather’s surname of Wimbish.

1952 Marriage #2: Solomon Willie Akers m. Vivian Lucille Slusher 4-16-1952 Floyd Co., VA. He 30 yo divorced w/m cab driver, b. Carthage, VA, s/o Alfred Burman Akers & Fannie Lee Hill. She 21 yo single w/f dry cleaner worker, b. Floyd, d/o Velmer Lee Slusher & Mary Fulford.

Lucille Vivian Slusher, d/o Velmar Lee & Mary Belle (Fulford) Slusher. [Slusher_Elizabeth_JohnB] 2 known children: Burman Lee Akers, b. 12-13-1952 Montgomery Co., VA; Ricky Dean Akers, b. 4-12-1958 VA.

1983 Death: 5-4-1983 of 580 N. Harless St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, May 26, 1983

src: FAG; photo added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

………4. Akers, Ruth Elizabeth

Parents: Alfred Berman & Fannie Lee (Hill) Akers.

1924 Birth: 2-19-1924 Floyd Co., VA

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1944 Marriage #1: Ruth E. Akers m. Ted Laprode 10-14-1944 Floyd Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m furniture factory worker, b. Franklin, s/o Gus Laprade & Helen Smith. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o A. B. Akers & Fannie Hill.

1953 Divorce: Ruth Elizabeth Akers granted divorce from Chester Gray Laprode 7-23-1953 Franklin Co., VA. No children affected.

Marriage #2: Dewey Lee Dickerson after 1953.

Dewey Lee Dickerson, 1926-2000, s/o Elves Lee & 1^st wife Virginia Evans (Epperly) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Elizabeth_Moral]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, April 30, 2000

1991 Death: 1-21-1991 of N. Harless St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, January 22, 1991

1991 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Nov 2015

………4. Akers, Charley Warren

Parents: Alfred Berman & Fannie Lee (Hill) Akers.

1930 Birth: 5-16-1930 VA

1940 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

Never married.

1988 Death: 8-10-1988 of 580 N. Harless St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1988 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by Cindy Akers Nov 2015

…2. Akers, William Charlton

Parents: James A. & 1^st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers.

1860 Birth: 12-2-1860 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1881 Marriage #1: William Charlton Akers m. Mary Jane Alley 02-10-1881 at Humphrey Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sarah Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Anderson & Rachel Alley.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District:

…… Akers, William C. 27 yo.

………… Mary J. 26 yo.

………… Margaret J. 9 yo.

………… William A. 6 yo.

………… Delia N. 4 yo.

………… Henry C. 1 yo son, b. VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 16, H40:

…… Akers, William C. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. Dec 1860 VA, parents b. VA, m. 19y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary J. 36 yo wife, b. VA, father b. KY, mother b. VA, m. 19y, 8 children with 8 living.

………… Margaret I. 18 yo daughter, b. Jan 1882 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willie A. 16 yo son, b. Apr 1884 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Delia M. 13 yo daughter, b. Nov 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Henry C. 11 yo son, b. Mar 1889 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

………… Fuller R. 7 yo son, b. June 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roy A. 5 yo son, b. Mar 1885 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Woody I. 3 yo son, b. May 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ollie M. 6/12 daughter, b. Nov 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H26:

…… Akers, William C. 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 29y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary J. 45 yo wife, b. July VA, parents b. VA*, M1 29y, 10 children with 9 living. (her father was b. in KY)

………… Roy 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Ollie 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Stella G. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Macy 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Author 25 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, home farm laborer.

………… Mattie 20 yo daughter-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, 0 children.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H29:

…… Akers, William C. 59 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Mary J. 58 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Fuller R. 27 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………… Roy A. 24 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

………… Stella G. 15 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Lacy F. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H188:

…… Akers, William C. 69 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married, HOH.

………… Mary J. 68 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when married.

1932 Death: 5-24-1932 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, May 26, 1932

1932 Burial: Alley Cemetery, 413 Dulaney Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……+ Akers, Mary Jane

Parents: Anderson & Rachel (Altizer) Alley. [Alley_Anderson_Rachel]

1860 Birth: July 1863 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Charlton Akers.

1932 Death: 5-29-1932 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found]

1932 Burial: Alley Cemetery, 413 Dulaney Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Margaret Isabelle “Sis”

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1882 Birth: 1-19-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1905 Marriage #1: Margaret I. Akers m. Isaac Reed 2-2-1905 Floyd Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Hiley & Rachel Reed. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o W. C. & Mary J. Akers.

Isaac Sephus Reed, 1880-1950, s/o Hiley & Rachel (Akers) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

1948 Death: 2-12-1948 Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, February 13, 1948

1948 Burial: Alley Cemetery, 413 Dulaney Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026) (with Isaac) (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Arthur William

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1884 Birth: 4-26-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1910 Marriage #1: A. W. Akers m. Mollie Weeks 1-5-1910 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. C. & Mary Akers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. W. & Demarius Weeks.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H26:

…… Akers, William C. 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 29y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary J. 45 yo wife, b. July VA, parents b. VA*, M1 29y, 10 children with 9 living. (her father was b. in KY)

………… Roy 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Ollie 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Stella G. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Macy 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Author 25 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, home farm laborer.

………… Mattie 20 yo daughter-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, 0 children.

1918 Registration Card: Arthur Willie Akers, 34 yo of Carthage, Floyd Co., VA, b. April 26, 1884, occupation: farmer, nearest relative: wife Mattie Akers, his mark was witnessed, medium height & build, blue eyes & black hair.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H26:

…… Akers, Arthur W. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, owns, HOH.

………… Mattie L. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H187:

…… Akers, Arthur 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, 24 yo when married.

………… Mattie 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when married.

1932 Death: 6-28-1932 Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA but of Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit not found

1932 Burial: Floyd Co., VA

………+ Akers, Mattie Lee

Parents: George Washington & Demarias Ann (Thompson) Weeks. [Weeks_George_Nancy]

1890 Birth: April 1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Arthur William Akers but his father HOH.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Arthur William Akers.

i1932 Marriage #2: Mattie Akers m. A. Wade Thompson 11-25-1932 Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 51 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, current address Riner, VA, s/o Loyd Thompson & Nancy Akers. She 44 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, current address Carthage, VA, d/o George Weeks & Demaris Thompson.

Abraham Wade Thompson, s/o Lloyd L. & Nancy Mahala (Akers) Thompson. [Thompson_Loyd_Nancy]

1965 Death of Mattie Weeks Thompson: 2-23-1965 Rt 1, Riner, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Mattie Weeks Thompson, 76 yo widowed w/f, b. Apr 27, 1888 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Abraham Thompson. Father: George Weeks. Mother: unknown Thompson. Informant: Mrs. Joe Stegall. COD: congestive heart failure; myocarditis. Burial: Alley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, February 25, 1965

1965 Burial of Mattie Weeks Thompson: Alley Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Delia Mae

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1886 Birth: 11-15-1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1911 Marriage #1: Deliah M. Akers m. Edward L. Farley 5-1-1911 Giles Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m laborer, b. Summers, s/o Jno. A. & M. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Wm & M. J.

Robert Edward L. Farley, 1886-1940, s/o John & Menervia (Ford) Farley.

1981 Death: 12-30-1981 of Ben Bolt Ave, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Clinch Valley News and Richlands Press, Bristol, Virginia · Wednesday, January 06, 1982

1981 Burial: Valley Vista Cemetery, Bluefield, VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Henry Clay

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1889 Birth: 3-3-1889 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910: two possibilities, both in Hancock Co., IL. Probably same person as he is a hired hand in both records.

1917 Registration Card: Henry Clay Akers, 28 yo single w/m of R.R. 5 Monmouth, IL, b. Mar 3, 1889 Floyd Co., VA, farm laborer, medium height & build, blue eyes & brown hair.

1946 Railroad Card:

1965 Death: 1-10-1965.

1965 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

src: FAG; photo added by mlman61 Aug 2012

……3. Akers, Fuller Roscoe

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1892 Birth: 6-16-1892 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910:

1917 Registration Card: Henry Clay Akers, 24 yo single w/m of Ferris, IL, b. Jun 16, 1892 Floyd Co., VA, farm laborer, medium height & build, blue eyes & brown hair.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Marriage #1: Roscoe m. Nancy Alice Reed. 12-21-1920 Lee Co., IA. He 29 yo single w/m, b. Floyd, s/o Wm Akers & Mary J. Alley. She 25 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, s/o H. Reed & Lucy Mannon.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL, Rock Creek Twp, H10:

…… Akers, Fuller R. 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 31 yo when married, rents, HOH.

………… Nancy A. 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 33 yo when married.

………… Jackson 8 yo son, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

………… John W. 5 yo son, b. IL, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Hamilton, Hancock Co., IL, Montebello District 34/20a, H396:

…… Akers, Fuller 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Hancock Co., IL 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Nancy 51 yo wife, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Hancock Co., IL 1935, housework.

………… Jackson 18 yo single son, b. IL, completed H1, resided in Hancock Co., IL 1935, school.

1942 Registration Card: can’t find.

1967 Death: 2-24-1967 Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

1967 Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Hancock Co., IL.

src: FAG; photo added by E & P Biesk Aug 2018

……… + Akers, Nancy Alice

Parents: Humphrey R. & 1^st wife Lucy A. (Mannon) Reed. [Reed_HumphreyE_Nancy]

1887 Birth: 3-3-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with husband Fuller Roscoe Akers.

……… 4. Akers, Jackson Fuller

Parents: Fuller Roscoe & Nancy Alice (Akers) Akers

1922 Birth: 1-28-1922 IL.

1930, 1940 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

1950 Marriage #1: Glen Rose Goldsberry 10-14-1950.

Glen Rose Goldsberry, 1924-2024, d/o Ernest Leo & Alma (Wrightsman) Goldsberry.

1998 Death: 11-4-1998.

1998 Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Hancock Co., IL.

Terry McFarland, child of Glen Rose & 1^st husband Terrance McFarland.

src: FAG; photo added by E & P Biesk Aug 2018

……… 4. Akers, John W.

Parents: Fuller Roscoe & Nancy Alice (Akers) Akers

1925 Birth: abt 1925 IL.

1930 Residence: Hancock Co., IL with parents.

……3. Akers, Roy Arville

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1895 Birth: 3-29-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Roy Arville Akers, 22 yo single w/m of Carthage, VA, b. Mar 29, 1895 Floyd Co., VA, farmer, his mark witnessed, medium height & build, blue eyes & black hair.

1920 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District, H29:

i1921 Marriage #1: Roy A. Akers m. Sadie M. Cox 4-28-1921 Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Phillips, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Mary J. Akers. She 23 single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA d/o L. B. & Louise V. Cox.

1930:

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 32-9, SR 752, H82:

…… Akers, Roy 45 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, HOH.

………… Sadie 42 wife, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1942 Registration Card: Roy Arville Akers, 47 yo w/m of Carthage, Floyd Co., VA, b. March 29, 1895 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know address: Mrs. Roy A. Akers, employer: self, 5’ 11” 175 lbs, blue eyes, bald, ruddy complexion.

1987 Death: 10-21-1987 VA Hospital, Salem, VA but of 1525 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Roy Arville Akers, 92 yo widowed w/m sawmill operator, b. Mar 29, 1895 VA. Spouse: Sadie Cox Akers. Father: William C. Akers. Mother: Mary Jane Alley. COD: sepsis, probable pneumonia, renal failure. Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA.

Roanoke Times and World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, October 23, 1987

1987 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo from rootsweb.com & added by Sammie Wade Jul 2011

………+ Akers, Sadie May

Parents: Lawyer Braxton & Violet Louisa (Phillips) Cox. [Cox_Braxton_Nancy]

1895 Birth: 11-12-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

1975 Death: 5-6-1975 Radford Community Hospital, Radford. VA but of Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

Sadie May Akers, 79 yo married w/f, b. Nov 12, 1895 VA. Spouse: Roy A. Akers. Father: Lawyer Braxton Cox. Mother: Vilet Phillips. Informant: Roy A. Akers. COD: CVA. Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, May 07, 1975

1975 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Woody Isaac

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1897 Birth: 5-30-1897 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 100, along road & section from McAdams Road & Vicars Switch on the N. & W. R. R., H240:

…… Reed, Isaac 29 yo w/m farm hand, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 5y, rents house, HOH.

……… Margurette 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 5y, 0 children with 0 living.

…… Akers, Woody 14 yo brother in law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1918 Registration Card: Woodie Isaac Akers, 21 yo single w/m of Carthage, VA, b. May 30, 1897 Floyd Co., VA, nearest relative, Mary Jane Akers of Carthage, VA, his mark witnessed, medium height & build, blue eyes & brown hair, Registered in Hancock Co., IL.

1920:

i1922 Marriage #1: Woodie I. Akers m. Toy N. Duncan 3-26-1922 Floyd Co., VA by Willie Dulaney, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. residence Alum Ridge, VA, s/o Wm C. & Mary J. Akers. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. residence Carthage, VA, d/o Wm A. & Sabra Duncan.

1930 Residence: Radford City, VA, Melrose District, H374:

…… Akers, Woody I. 32 yo w/m rayon compiler, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when married, rents, HOH.

………… Toy M. 31 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married.

………… Clarence W. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… V. Gertrude 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 32-9, SR 751, H67:

…… Akers, Woodie 42 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA 1935, owns HOH.

………… Toya N. 41 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA 1935, housework.

………… Woodie C. 17 yo single son, b. VA, completed H3, resided in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA 1935, farm laborer.

………… Virginia G. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA 1935, other work.

………… Phyllis Jean 3 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

1967 Death: 4-16-1967 of Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1967 Burial: Alley Cemetery, 413 Dulaney Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……… + Akers, Toye Nettie

Parents: William Austin & Martha Sabrina (Wade) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1898 Birth: 7-21-1898 VA.

1930 Residence: Radford City, VA with husband Woodie Isaac Akers.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Woodie Isaac Akers.

1996 Death: 1-28-1996 of Willis, Floyd Co., VA.

AKERS, Toye Duncan, 97, of Willis, passed away Sunday, January 28, 1996 at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodie I. Akers. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Woody Clarence and Audrey Akers, Sarasota, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Gertrude and James Martin, Muncie, Ind., Phyllis and Sherrell Poff, Willis; granddaughter, Vickie Poff Shelor, Floyd; grandson and wife, Eugene and Jenny Reed, Muncie, Ind.; one step great-granddaughter, Emily Kidd, Muncie, Ind.; brother, Roscoe Duncan, Riner; sister, Lovell Akers, Riner. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Tuesday, January 30, 1996

1996 Burial: Alley Cemetery, SR 814, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……… 4. Akers, Woodie Clarence

Parents: Woody Isaac & Toye Nettie (Duncan) Akers.

1923 Birth: abt 1923 VA.

1930 Residence: Radford City, VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1944 Marriage #1: Woodie C. Akers m. Ruby Akers 12-23-1944 Floyd Co., VA by A. N. Hylton, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Alum Ridge, VA, s/o Woodie I. Akers & Toy N. Duncan. She 22 yo single w/, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Alum Ridge, VA, d/o Elisha Z. Akers & Minnie A. Reed.

Ruby Akers, d/o Elisha Zebrum & Minnie Alberta (Reed) Akers. [Akers_Fleming_Nancy]

……… 4. Akers, Virginia Gertrude

Parents: Woody Isaac & Toye Nettie (Duncan) Akers.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 VA.

1930 Residence: Radford City, VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1943 Marriage #1: Gertrude Akers m. Willard Reed 9-1-1943 Floyd Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m ex soldier, b. Floyd, s/o Abraham Reed & Minerva Alley. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Woodie Akers & Toy Duncan.

Willard Taylor Reed, 1919-1976, s/o Abraham Taylor & Minerva Susan (Alley) Reed. [Reed_MarkA_LucyA]

Divorce: Virginia & Willard divorced 1946 Delaware Co., IN.

1949 Marriage #2: Virginia G. Reed m. James B. Martin 6-18-1949 Delaware Co., IN.

James Barnum Martin, s/o Jack L. D. & Dorothy Irene (Taylor) Martin.

2012 Death: 12-29-2012 of 1104 West Haines Ave, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana · Thursday, January 03, 2013

2012 Burial: Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

src: FAG; photo added by Mary Jul 2013

……… 4. Akers, Lois Pauline

Parents: Woody Isaac & Toye Nettie (Duncan) Akers.

1934 Birth: 1934.

1934 Death: 1934.

1934 Burial: Alley Cemetery, 413 Dulaney Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……… 4. Akers, Phyllis Jean

Parents: Woody Isaac & Toye Nettie (Duncan) Akers.

1936 Birth: 12-21-1936 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1954 Marriage #1: Sherrell Mason Poff 3-20-1954 York Co., SC.

1975 Divorce: Phyllis granted a divorce from Sherrell Mason Poff on 12-12-1975 Floyd Co., VA.

1977 Marriage #2: Phyllis Jean Poff nee Akers m. Sherrell Mason Poff 12-24-1977 Floyd Co., VA. He 42 yo divorced w/m b. VA, s/o Willard Arthur Poff & Thelma Treva Harman. She 40 yo divorced w/f, b. VA, d/o Woodie Isaac Akers & Toye Nettie Duncan.

……… 4. Akers, Glenna May

Parents: Woody Isaac & Toye Nettie (Duncan) Akers.

1940 Birth: 1940.

1940 Death: 1940.

1934 Burial: Alley Cemetery, 413 Dulaney Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Ollie M.

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1899 Birth: 11-18-1899 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1918 Death: 9-5-1918 Indian Valley District, Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1918 Burial: Alley Cemetery, 413 Dulaney Rd NW, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo as of Mar 2026)

……3. Akers, Stella Gladys

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1905 Birth: 4-14-1905 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1922 Marriage #1: Stella Gladys Akers m. S.C. Simmons 12-20-1922 Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA by R. T. Akers, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, s/o R. H. & Sarah Simmons. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Alum Ridge, VA, d/o W. C. & Mary J. Akers.

Stanley Crosby Simmons, 1895-1974, s/o Hosea Rufus & Sarah Frances Rebecca (Thompson) Simmons. [Death Cert] [Simmons_JamesW_4wives]

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, April 08, 1974

1998 Death: 2-11-1998 Roanoke, VA. [Death Cert]

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, February 13, 1998

1998 Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA.

……3. Akers, Lacy Freeman

Parents: William Charlton & Mary Jane (Alley) Akers.

1907 Birth: 10-5-1907 Carthage, Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, Fort George G. Meade:

…… Akers Lacey F. 23 yo w/m soldier, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940:

1946 Marriage #1: He m. Evelyn Lillian Wemes 3-9-1946 KY.

Evelyn Lillian Wemes, 1912-1995, d/o Isaac & Mary (Gagel) Wemes. [Death Cert]

The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky · Sunday, March 10, 1946

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Thursday, December 14, 1995

Source: "Churchmans of Kentucky" Charles R Churchman 1988 Chapter 8 Pg 41  Evelyn Lillian Wemes, daughter of Isaac, was born in Jefferson County, KY? 3-19-1912.  She was married in Jefferson Co. 3-19-1946 to Lacy Freeman Akers who was born in Carthage, Floyd County, VA 10-5-1907.  Lacy's parents were William C. Akers and Mary Jane Alley?.  No issue.
Evelyn was a saleslady at Selman's, an exclusive ladies-apparel store downtown, and also was a saleslady in Virginia.  When they married, Lacy was in the service and she lived in Japan three years, starting in 1950.  When Lacy retired from the Army, they went to live in Virginia, Lacy's home area, and Lacy worked for the post office.  Since his retirement from there, he works part-time for the post office credit union.  They moved to Richmond, VA in 1953. Submitted by Sandi Witti March 2004:

2001 Death: 1-18-2001 Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Saturday, January 20, 2001

2001 Burial: Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA.

src: FAG; photo added by B. Mowen Jul 2019

Akers, Rebecca

Parents: William Curnutt.

“Rebecca Curnutt was the daughter of William Curnutt, Sr. She and John Chaffin married in Montgomery Co. in July 1798. John witnessed a Jordan Chaffin's marriage, but not vice versa. Jordan's relationship to John is not known at this time. Jordan is believed to be the son of Simon & Agatha (Curnutt) Chaffin. Agatha Curnutt was the daughter of James Curnutt. He is believed to have been a brother of William Curnutt, Sr., (Rebecca's father). The Curnutts moved to Elk Creek, Va. and the name has evolved into "Cornett".” Donny Noel, Roanoke, VA

1782 Birth: abt 1782 VA.

1798 Marriage #1: Rebecca Cornutt m. John Chaffin 7-23-1798 Montgomery Co., VA.

1814 Marriage #2: Rebecca Chaffin m. Jonathan Akers, about 1814 (no record). Jonathan was 1^st m. to Hannah Howard.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Copper Valley PO, H855:

…… Akers, Jas 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/98, HOH.

………… Sarah 43 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Geo W. 22 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Jonathan 21 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Nancy M. 17 8 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Edmondson 14 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Elizabeth 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Asa 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Brooks 6 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Saltess 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Rebecca 78 yo w/f, b. VA. (probably James’s mother)

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H190:

…… Akers, James 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $400/100, HOH.

………… Sarah 53 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

………… Asa 18 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

………… Brooks 14 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

………… Psalter 12 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

………… William C. 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

…… Akers, Rebecca 88 yo, no occ, b. VA. (probably James’s mother)

Death: if the Rebecca in the census records is indeed James A. Akers’ mother, aka Rebecca Cornutt Akers, then the family account of her dying during the war are incorrect.

“died during the 2^nd year of the war, age 98 of a severe nosebleed that couldn’t be stopped. (family account)

Researcher of the Lacy Freeman Akers Family:

Sandi <Sandiwhitty@aol.com>

>From Clyde Maxey 1/09/03 to Kasia Johnson>
Velta was an Akers and James was her great grandfather. He supposedly froze to death while going fron one son's house to another. Another story is that he was coming from church and was found in a kneeling position with his bible in his hand, either could be true due to the date of his death. 
We have a considerable amount of data on Brooks, Velta's grandfather, but not a lot before that. Earl Aker's site is probably the best online site.
It seems that William Akers lived in England and that is where the line you are on comes from down through Wm 2nd and Wm 3rd and then to Blackburn etc. I have some books compiled by various people about the Akers families and there so many mistakes in them that I am afraid to quote any of them. I suspect you are looking at Nancy's family because she married Lloyd Thompson.
Velta's mother and father were cousins, but I have forgotten exactly how. Now I remember they both descended through Adam Akers. I will have to dig out my book to find out the exact line. Someday I am going to put all of this data on the computer if someday ever gets here.
Another note from Ole Clyde, 1/15/03, to the Floyd Co., VA Newslist
Subj: [VAFLOYD] Little Jim Akers 
I thought I would muddy the waters a little as far as James "little jim" Akers is concerned. 
The following is from a paper by Lucy Hudson Akers, a daughter-in-law of Brooks. She says that Brooks told her this as he would sit in his chair and she would be cleaning up the house. She says that Jonathan was married to Rebecca Kunode who was raised in England. They were the parents of James who was one of their six children. James married Sarah Reed in 1840. They had eight children, six boys and two girls. George, Jonathan, Ed, Brooks, Psaulters and William. The girls were Elizabeth and Nancy.
George and Jonathan fought in the civil war. George was killed at the battle of Bull Run. Jonathan was wounded, being shot through the mouth and about the face. (note: family lore has it that Jonathan had deserted and knew that the soldiers were seeking him, so he dressed in his mother's clothes and was sitting at the spinning wheel when they came. Apparently they didn't check very close)
Brooks' grandfather died during the first year of the war Becky died at the age of 95 during the second year from nosebleed.
James was the first schoolteacher in these parts and built the first schoolhouse in the neighborhood. It was built from logs and it was just one room. He taught for fifty cents per month for each child often taking his pay in foodstuff. He also did public writing, such as deeds and such documents. 
In 1868 he helped build the log cabin for his son Jonathan which later became the home of his son Brooks. It was in this house that Sarah/Sally died in early Eighty’s. James lived alone for a while, later marrying Nancy Leffew who was the spinster aunt of Brooks' wife Louise. James had been used to being a free spirit and couldn't adapt himself to the peculiar ways of the spinster woman. They only lived together for a short time and then he lived among his children. He was found dead one wintery day near his son Ed's house. (Note: some say he froze to death) He was on his knees as if he were praying.
The letter stops here with the word "continued" but no one has seen any more writing. I don't know if she stopped there or if she wrote more and it was lost. I wish I could have received this letter before she passed away.
The Notes are mine. 
I have a James Akers 76 wid marrying a Nancy Lefew 60 wid on August 10, 1891. 
Parents Jonathan and Rebecca.

jist ole clyde

End James A. Akers family with 2 wives.