Last Updated: April 11, 2021

Jesse O. & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey Family

 

1. Otey, Jesse O.

Parents: Samuel & 1st wife Jane (Elliott) Otey.

Samuel Otey, s/o?; m1 Jane Elliott 5-2-1923 Montgomery Co., VA; m2 Nancy Conner, d/o Andrew Conner, 2-18-1845 Floyd Co., VA.

1840 Birth: July 1840 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1841 Birth: 7-6-1841 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: death record)

1853 Birth: 1853. (src: tombstone)

1850 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, 41st District, Pg 78, H1066:

…… Otey, Samuel 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $2000, HOH.

…………  Nancy 34 yo w/f, b. VA.

…………  Jordon 19 yo w/m, b. VA. 

…………  Andrew 16 yo w/m, b. VA.

…………  Rebecca 14 yo w/f, b. VA.

…………  Jane 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

…………  Jesse 9 yo w/m, b. VA.

…………  Daniel 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

…………  Samuel 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Huffsville PO, H188:

…… Conner, Wm N. 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $600/175, HOH. [conner2]

…………  Elizabeth 18 yo w/f, b. VA.

…………  Sam’l G. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

…………  Wm R. 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

…… Otey, Jesse 18 yo w/m, b. VA, laborer.

…… McNiel, Sam’l 36 yo w/m, b. VA, laborer. [wilson]

1861 Enlistment: 5-25-1861 Floyd Count House, VA.

Jesse Otey, enlisted in Co B VA 42 Regt as a Private.

1866 Marriage #1: Jesse Otey m. Elizabeth Atkinson 12-6-1866 Montgomery Co., VA. He 25 yo w/m, b. Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Saml. & J. Otey. She 24 yo w/f, b. Bedford Co., VA, d/o R. W. & A. Atkinson.

1870 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H300:

…… Otey, Jesse 28 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, $ 50, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Elizabeth 27 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

………… Samuel W. 2 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… Rebecca 1 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H143: (ages are as written)

…… Otey, Jesse 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Elizabeth 28 yo wife b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

………… Samuel W. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm, cannot read or write, school.

………… Rebecca 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home, cannot write, school.

………… Ann E. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home, cannot write, school.

………… Octava 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Admona 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Jessee T. 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Minnie B. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Fannie J. 2/12 daughter, b. Mar VA, parents b. VA.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 61, H274:

…… Otey, Jesse 59 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1840 VA, parents b. VA, m. 33y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH.

………… Bettie 58 yo wife, b. Sept 1841 VA, parents b. VA, m. 33y, 10 children with 8 living.

………… Tildon I. 23 yo single son, b. Oct 1876 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Fanny 20 yo single daughter, b.  Apr 1880 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Arther 18 yo single son, b. Mar 1882 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Bettie 15 yo daughter, b. May 1885 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 92, H16:

…… Otey, Jesse 68 yo w/m farm, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Bettie 67 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, 10 children with 7 living, cannot read or write.

………… Whitfield 30 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, farm laborer.

………… Becca J. 39 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Jessie H. 15 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Edna L. 11 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Myrtle M. 10 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ruby H. 7 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Elizabeth 5 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willie W. 3 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Celia V. 12/12 granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1913 Death: 2-16-1913 Shawsville, Alleghany Co., VA.

Jessee Otey, 71y 7m 21d, married w/m farmer, b. July 6, 1841 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: not asked for. Father: Samuel Otey, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: June Ellett, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Mrs. Bettie Otey of Alleghany Springs, VA. COD: heart disease which caused dropsy – over 2 yrs.  Burial: Barnett Cemetery, Feb 17, 1913.

1913 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Stephen Keefe)

…+ Otey, Elizabeth “Bettie”

 

 

Parents: probably Reuben & Apphia (Gray) Atkinson.

1843 Birth: 9-17-1841 Bedford Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jesse O. Otey.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 104, Texas Hollow Road, H247:

…… Otey, Samuel W. 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Beckie 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ruby 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Elizabeth 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… William 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ellie 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Loise 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Bettie 77 yo widowed mother b. VA, parents b. VA.

1921 Death: 1-20-1921 541 Luck Ave, Roanoke City, VA.

Bettie Otey, 79y 4m 3d, widowed w/f, b. Sept 17, 1841 Bedford Co., VA. Father: Atkinson, b. Bedford Co., VA. Mother: don’t know. Informant: J. W. Walker, Eckman, W.VA. COD: cerebral sufficiency. Burial: Shawsville, VA, Jan 21, 1921.

1921 Burial: Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA. (probably Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA although not noted as such in Find A Grave)

…2. Otey, Samuel Whitfield

 

 

Suggested Records

1910 United States Federal CensusJesse Otey

Parents: Jesse O. & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1867 Birth: 9-27-1867 Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., VA

1870, 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1890 Marriage #1: Wingfield Otey m. Rebecca J. Walters 1-28-1890 Montgomery Co., VA. He 27 yo s/o Jessie & Jennie Otey. She 19 yo d/o Henry C. & Ruth Walters.

1900:

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 92, H16:

…… Otey, Jesse 68 yo w/m farm, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Bettie 67 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, 10 children with 7 living, cannot read or write.

………… Whitfield 30 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, farm laborer.

………… Becca J. 39 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Jessie H. 15 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Edna L. 11 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Myrtle M. 10 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ruby H. 7 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Elizabeth 5 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willie W. 3 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Celia V. 12/12 granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 104, Texas Hollow Road, H247:

…… Otey, Samuel W. 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Beckie 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ruby 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Elizabeth 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… William 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ellie 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Loise 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Bettie 77 yo widowed mother b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, District 24, Jefferson Ward, 863 Church Ave, H5:

…… Otey, Samuel W. 62 yo w/m carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Rebeca J. 59 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

………… Ruby H. 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, dept. store saleswoman.

………… William M. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, renting office messenger.

………… Lois M. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Smith, Cecelia V. 20 yo divorced daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, jewelry store saleswoman.

…… Massie, Frances E. 4y 2/12 granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, District 119-34, Jefferson Ward, 610 10th Street, H130:

…… Overstreet, Herbert L. 37 yo w/m rayon mill spinner, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Elizabeth R. 34 yo wife, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, housework.

…… Otey, Samuel W. 72 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, unable to work.

1950 Death: 2-15-1950 Shenandoah Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of 922 Windsor Ave. S.W., Roanoke City, VA.

Samuel Whitefield, 82 yo w/m contracting carpenter, b. Sept 28, 1867 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Rebecca Jane. Father: Jesse Otey. Mother: Betty Atkinson. Informant: Mrs. Metie Kesler. COD: arteriosclerosis with cerebral hemorrhage. Burial: Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs, VA.

1950 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Donna Keske)

……+ Otey, Rebecca Jane “Becca”

Parents: Henry C. & Ruth (St Clair) Walters.

1870 Birth: 11-19-1870 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1900:

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Samuel Whitfield Otey but his parents HOH.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Samuel Whitfield Otey.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with husband Samuel Whitfield Otey.

1935 Death: 7-17-1935 1620 Salem Ave, S. W., Roanoke City, VA.

Rebecca Jane Otey, 64y 8m 1d, married w/f, b. Nov 19, 1870 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: S. W. Otey. Father: Henry Walters, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Mother: Ruth St. Clair, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Informant: Mr. S. W. Otey, Roanoke, VA. COD: sudden death – probable cerebral apoplexy. Burial: Montgomery Co., VA, July 21, 1935.

1935 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

……3. Otey, Jessie Hentietta

 

 

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1895 Birth: abt 1895 VA.

1900:

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1915 Marriage #1: Jesse H. Otey m. Millard Epperly 6-12-1915 Montgomery Co., VA. He 21 yo s/o W. T. & B. Epperly. She 20 yo d/o S. W. & R. J. Otey.

Millard Filmore Epperly, 1894-1951, s/o William Thomas & Bettie Elizabeth (Hogan) Epperly.

1922 Death: 7-10-1922.

1922 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Stephen Keefe)

……3. Otey, Edna Lee

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1897 Birth: 12-28-1897 Montgomery Co., VA.

1900:

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1919 Marriage #1: Edna L. Otey m. Elmo R. Ferrell 8-30-1919 Washington D. C.

Elmo Ray Ferrell, 1897-1979, s/o Charlton C. & Laura Frances (Bilbro) Ferrell. Elmo is buried in Tulsa, OK with his 2nd wife.

Known Children of Elmo Ray & 1st wife Edna Lee (Otey) Ferrell:

o    Margaret Lottie Ferrell, b, 1921 Roanoke, VA, d. 2011 Tulsa, OK; m. Murrell William Pennington.

1925 Death: 10-22-1925 222 Virginia Ave, VA Heights, Roanoke City, VA.

Edna Lee Ferrell, 27y 9m 24d, married w/f, b. Dec 28, 1897 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: E. R. Ferrell. Father: S. W. Otey, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Mother: Rebecca Walters, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Informant: E. R. Ferrell, Roanoke, VA. COD: pernicious vomiting of (_ pregnancy?) Burial: Evergreen, Oct 24, 1925.

1925 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Karen)

……3. Otey, Myrtle Minnie

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1899 Birth: 9-29-1899 Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1918-1923 Marriage #1: Myrtle m. Asa Garland Epperly.

Asa Garland Epperly, 1889-1960, s/o William Thomas & Betty (Hogan) Epperly. Myrtie & Asa had 2 known children that reached adulthood: Rebecca Lucille Epperly & James Paul Epperly. Asa is buried with his 2nd wife, Helen (Bess) Epperly. in the Highland Burial Park, Danville City, VA. He was also m. & d. from Hester Blanche Jennings b/r his marriage to Myrtie. [epperly1]

1923 Death: 5-3-1923 at home 1513 Hanover Ave, N.W., Roanoke City, VA.

Myrtle Minnie Epperly, 23y 7m 4d, married w/f, b. Sept 29, 1899 Alleghany Springs, VA. Spouse: A. G. Epperly. Father: S. W. Otey, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Mother: Rebecca Walters, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Informant: Mr. A. G. Epperly of Roanoke, VA. COD: acute dilatation of heart following acute tonsillitis during pregnancy with pyelitis; premature delivery. Burial: Alleghany Springs, May 4.

1923 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Donna Keske)

……3. Otey, Ruby Holman

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1903 Birth: 5-15-1903 VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

1940:

1969 Death: 2-11-1969 Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke City, VA but of 2341 Shull Rd, N.E, Roanoke City, VA.

Ruby Holman Otey, 65 yo never married w/f waitress, b. May 15, 1903 VA. Father: Samuel Whitfield Otey. Mother: Rebecca Janes Walker. Informant: William E. Otey. COD: passive congestion of the heart due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Burial: Evergreen, Roanoke, VA. No burial date.

1969 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

 Ruby <I>Holman</I> Otey

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Karen)

………4. Otey, Howard Grover

Parents: Ruby Holman Otey.

1931 Birth: 9-15-1931 Roanoke City, VA

1932 Death: 12-31-1932 732 Hanover Way, Roanoke City, VA.

Howard Grover Otey, 1y 3m 16d, single w/m, b. Sept 15, 1931 Roanoke, VA. Father: unobtainable. Mother: Ruby Otey, b. VA. Informant: G. L. Beasley, Roanoke, VA. COD: bronchial pneumonia; nonspecific spinal meningitis. Burial: Montgomery Co., VA.

1932 Burial: Montgomery Co., VA.

……3. Otey, Elizabeth Ruth

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1905 Birth: 7-15-1905 Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1923 Marriage #1: Herbert Lucas Overstreet abt 1923.

Herbert Lucas Overstreet, 1903, 1977, s/o Jesse L. & Lillie (Beamer) Overstreet of the Bedford Co., VA Overstreet family. [no file]

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, District 119-34, Jefferson Ward, 1225 Melrose Ave, H62:

…… Overstreet, Herbert 28 yo w/m rayon mill foreman, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

Elizabeth 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 17 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, District 119-34, Jefferson Ward, 610 10th Street, H130:

…… Overstreet, Herbert L. 37 yo w/m rayon mill spinner, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Elizabeth R. 34 yo wife, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, housework.

…… Otey, Samuel W. 72 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, unable to work.

1995 Death: 10-24-1995 Roanoke, VA.

1995 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Wednesday, October 25, 1995

OVERSTREET, Elizabeth Otey, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 1995.

She was the widow of Herbert Lucas Overstreet and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one sister, Lois Marie Poff, Salem; a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 4404 Williamson Rd., Roanoke, VA 24012. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Emory N. Tarpley Sr. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

1995 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

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

……3. Otey, William Edward

 

 

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1907 Birth: 10-3-1907 Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents as William M. Otey.

1937 Marriage #1: William Edward Otey m. Evelyn Slayton 7-19-1937 Roanoke, VA. He 29 yo single w/m tree surgery, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence 1620 Salem Ave, S. W., Roanoke, VA, s/o Samuel W. Otey & Rebecca Walters. She 28 yo single w/f, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA, residence 419 Elm Ave, S. W., Roanoke, VA, d/o Eitcher H. Slayton & Nettie Dodson.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, District 119-21, Highland Ward, 1607 Rorer Ave., H31:

…… Otey, William E. 32 yo w/m landscape artist, b. VA, completed H1, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Evelyn E. 31 yo wife, b. VA, completed H1, resided in same place 1935, housework.

………… Janet 2/12 daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

1940 Registration Card: 10-19-1940 Roanoke City, VA.

William Edward Otey, 33 yo w/m of 1607 Rorer Ave, S. W., Roanoke, VA. Born Oct 3, 1907 Montgomery Co., VA. Mrs. Evelyn Slayton Otey, wife of 1607 Rorer Ave, S. W., Roanoke, VA, will always know his address. Self-employed landscaping work. His signature William E. Otey. 5’ 7” 125 lbs, brown hair & eyes with a ruddy complexion.

1984 Death: 12-18-1984 Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem City, VA but of 819 Brandon Ave, S. W., Roanoke City, VA.

William Edward Otey, 77 yo married w/m, b. Oct 3, 1907 VA. Norfolk & Western inspector – Civil Engineer Dept. Spouse: Evelyn S. Otey. Father: Samuel W. Otey. Mother: Rebecca Walters. Informant: Evelyn S. Otey, wife. COD: acute myocardial infarction; left ventricular failure. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. No burial date.

1985 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Karen)

………+ Otey, Evelyn E.

 

 

Parents: Witcher H. & Nettie (Dodson) Slayton.

1909 Birth: 9-15-1908 Pittsylvania Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with husband William Edward Otey.

1994 Death: 5-24-1994 of Roanoke, VA.

1994 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - May 25, 1994
OTEY, Evelyn Slayton, 85, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 24, 1994. She was the widow of William Edward Otey and was a member of West End United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Jeanette S. Otey, Brenda S. Bailey, both of Roanoke, Barbara K. Ogburn, Troutville; two grandchildren, Rebecca Sue Jones, Troutville, Deborah L. Jackson, Roanoke; two great-grandchildren

1994 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Karen)

………4. Otey, Jeanette Sandra

Parents: William Edward & Evelyn E. (Slayton) Otey.

1940 Birth: 2-25-1940 Roanoke City, VA.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

2018 Death: 12-9-2018.

2018 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Jeanette Sandra Otey, 78, of Carrington Place in Daleville, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018.

Ms. Otey was born on February 25, 1940, to the late William and Evelyn Otey. She was also predeceased by a sister, Brenda Bailey.

Ms. Otey leaves to cherish her memory a loving sister, Barbara Ogburn (Benjamin); nieces, Sue Roper and Debbie Hall (Eric); step niece, Deborah Grosskopf (Rich); and special friends, Sharon and Gerald Blankenship.

A special thanks to Carrington Place and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their special care.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey’s North Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at www.oakeys.com.

2018 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo)

……3. Otey, Cecelia Virginia

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1909 Birth: 5-5-1909 Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

1920:

1925 Marriage #1: Cecelia m. Harry Foster Massey 9-15-1925 Roanoke, VA.

1930 Marriage #2: Cecelia Howard M. Smith Feb 1930 Bristol, TN.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, District 24, Jefferson Ward, 863 Church Ave, H5:

…… Otey, Samuel W. 62 yo w/m carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Rebeca J. 59 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

………… Ruby H. 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, dept. store saleswoman.

………… William M. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, renting office messenger.

………… Lois M. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Smith, Cecelia V. 20 yo divorced daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, jewelry store saleswoman.

…… Massie, Frances E. 4y 2/12 granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1931 Divorce: from Harry Foster Massey 7-21-1921 Roanoke City, VA. 1 child affected.

Known Children of Harry Foster & Cecelia Virginia (Otey) Massey:

o    Frances Estelle Massey, 1926-1971; m. Vincent Crawford Goad.

1946 Divorce: granted to Howard Munsey Smith from Cecelia O. Smith 5-4-1946. 1 minor child affected.

Known Children of Howard M. & Cecelia Virginia (Otey) Smith:

o    Howard Smith Jr, b. abt 1932.

Marriage #3: Redgia Leo Harmon.

Redgia Leo Harmon, s/o Benjamin Harrison & Maude (Fisher) Harmon of Franklin Co., VA. I don’t know that Redgia & Cecelia had any children.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents as Cecelia Smith divorced daughter.

1961 Death: 3-16-1961 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA but of Rt 1 Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA.

Cecilia Otey Harman, 51 yo married w/f, b. May 5, 1909 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Redgia M. Harmon. Father: Samuel W. Otey. Mother: Rebecca Walters. Informant: Redgia M. Harmon of Rt 1 Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA. COD: rapidly fatal illness – spontaneous sub-arachnoid hemorrhage – history of hypertension. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, Mar 20, 1961.

1961 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA.

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

……3. Otey, Ellie

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1910 Birth: abt 1910 VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

……3. Otey, Lois Marie

Parents: Samuel Whitfield & Rebecca Jane “Becca” (Walters) Otey.

1912 Birth: 8-11-1912 Alleghany, Montgomery Co., VA as Lois Marie Otey.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.

Marriage #1: August Rex before 1952.

August Rex, b. 1-15-1883 Ezecheslovakia, d. 3-24-1965 Roanoke, VA, s/o John & Cecelia (unknown) Rex. He was a retired tailor at time of death from a cerebral hemorrhage and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. He was previous married & divorced from Annie Queen Payne.

1952 Residence: Roanoke City Directory:

…… Rex, Aug (Lois M; Real Tailors) h2341 Shull rd NE

…… Rex, Lois M. Mrs smstrs Real Tailors h2341 Shull rd NE

1967 Marriage #2: Lois Marie Rex, nee Otey, m. Noah Flen Poff 8-31-1967 Floyd Co., VA by Frank H. Wimmer, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 66 yo widowed & retired w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence 2339 Shull Rd, N.E., Roanoke, VA, s/o Riley Poff & Lucy Mills. She 56 yo widowed w/f doing alteration & selling, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence 2341 Shull Rd, N.E., Roanoke, VA, d/o Samuel Whitfield Otey & Rebecca Walters.

Noah Flem Poff, 1900-1974, s/o Riley & Lucy (Mills) Poff. He is buried in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. [Poff_James_2wives]

1995 Death: 11-27-1995 Roanoke, VA.

1995 Obit:

POFF, Lois Marie, 83, of Salem, died Monday, November 27, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

1995 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. (not noted as such in Find A Grave)

…2. Otey, Rebecca J.

 

 

 

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1869 Birth: abt 1869 VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1890 Marriage #1: Rebecca J. Otey m. Jno. H. Campbell Dec 1890 Montgomery Co., VA. He s/o J.H. & Emma Campbell. She d/o Jesse & Bettie Otey.

Can’t find anything more on Jno or Rebecca.

…2. Otey, Eliza Ann

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1871 Birth: 4-9-1871 Montgomery Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1898 Marriage #1: Eliza A. Otey m. Lucian M. White 2-8-1898 Montgomery Co., VA. He 21 yo s/o S. M. & E. M. White. She 27 yo d/o Jesse & Eliz. Otey.

Lucian Marion White, b. 5-18-1867 Roanoke Co., VA, d. 8-5-1923 Roanoke, VA, s/o Samuel Moorman White, b. Augusta Co., VA & Elizabeth Margaret “Bettie” Spencer, b. Nelson Co., VA. [no file]

Known Children of Lucian Marion & Eliza Ann (Otey) White:

John Edward White, 1900-1981; m. Marion Dunford.

Samuel Otey White, 1902-1968; m1 & d. Pauline McGee, m2 Emma Harrison.

1946 Death: 11-27-1946 424 Elm St SE, Roanoke City, VA.

Eliza Ann White, 75y 18d, widowed w/f, b. Apr 9, 1871 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Lucian M. Father: Jessie Oatey, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Mother: Betty Atkinson, b. Bedford Co., VA. Informant: J. Edward White, Roanoke, VA. COD: uremia; cardiovascular nephritis. Burial: Fairview, Nov 29, 1946.

1946 Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo & not noted as such in Find A Grave)

…2. Otey, Octavia L.

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1874 Birth: abt 1874 VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1894 Marriage #1: Octavia Otey m. Saml M. Taylor 7-28-1894 Montgomery Co., VA. He 26 yo s/o E. H. & Nannie Taylor. She 21 yo d/o Jesse & Bettie Otey.

Samuel Maddox Taylor, s/o Erastus Henry & Nancy “Nannie” (Maddox) Taylor. [no file]

Known Children of Samuel Maddox & Octavia L. (Otey) Taylor:

o    Mary Virginia Taylor, 1903-1983; m. John Robert Repass

o    Erastus Howard Taylor, 1908-1982; m. Vala Oneta Martin.

1935 Death: 4-17-1935 Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Octavia Taylor, 62 yo married w/f, b. 1863 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Samuel Taylor. Father: Jessee Otey, b. VA. Mother: Bettie Atkinson, b. VA. Informant: Miss Mattie Taylor, Shawsville, VA. COD: paralysis. Had doctor in Florida and did not after she was brought to VA. Had prescriptions from Florida doctor. Burial: near Shawsville, Apr 18, 1935.

1935 Burial: near Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA. (not noted in Find A Grave)

…2. Otey, Edmonia Florence

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1874 Birth: 4-15-1874 Montgomery Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1893 Marriage #1: Edmonia F. Otey m. Wm S. Parrish 12-23-1893 Montgomery Co., VA. He 23 yo s/o Jos. & Eliz. Parrish. She 20 yo d/o Jesse & Eliz. Otey.

William Shelor Parrish, 1870-1929, s/o Joel Christopher & Elizabeth (Walters) Parrish. He is buried in the Craig Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

Known Children of William Shelor & Edmonia Florence (Otey) Parrish:

o    Willie Parrish, 1901-

o    Frank Otey Parrish, 1905-1958; m. Mildred R. Backus

o    Elizabeth Frances Parrish, 1907-1982; m. Alfred Marcellus Wiekel.

o    Ethel Irene Parrish, 1915-1962; Clarence Gerald Vander Pan

1925 Death: 8-5-1925 Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Edmonia Florence Parrish, 51y 3m 20d, married w/f, b. Apr 15, 1874 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: W. S. Parrish. Father: Jessie Otey, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Mother: Elizabeth Atkinson, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Informant: W. S. Parrish. COD: tuberculosis. Burial: near Alleghany Spgs, Aug 7, 1925.

1925 Death: near Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., VA.

…2. Otey, Jesse Tildon

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1876 Birth: Oct 1876 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1876 Birth: 11-12-1876. (src 1918 registration card)

1880, 1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Vera J. Willis abt 1904.

1910 Residence: Greenbrier, McDowell Co., WVA, North Fork District 90, H169:

…… Otey, Jesse T. 34 yo w/m coal mine inspector, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, rents house, HOH.

………… Vara J. 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, 3 children with 3 living.

………… Carlton L. 5 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

………… Ronald W. 3 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

………… Mary E. 1y 1/12 daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

1918 Registration Card: 9-12-1918. (location not given nor was card stamped by local board)

Tildon Jessie Otey, 41 yo w/m farming for self & of Alleghany Springs, VA. Born Nov 12, 1876. Mrs. T. J. Otey, wife of Alleghany Springs, VA given as nearest relative. His signature Tildon Jesse Otey. Tall & slender with G eyes & L hair.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 105, H63:

…… Otey, Tildon J. 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Vara J. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Carlton L. 14 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Willis R. 12 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Mary E. 10 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Thelma E. 8 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 2, H23:

…… Otey, J. Tildon 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

………… Vara J. 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married.

…… Bandy, Thelma 18 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 15 yo when 1st married.

…… Otey, Lawrence 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Bandy, Howard W. 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 61-3, H23:

…… Otey, Jesse T. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Vara J. 56 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Samuel L. 20 yo single son, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, saw mill laborer.

…… Bandy, Howard W. 12 yo grandson, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, school.

1950 Burial: 4-5-1950 Rt 1 Shawsville, Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Jesse Tildon Otey, Jr, 73y 4m 29d, married w/m farmer, b. Nov 11, 1876 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Vara Otey. Father: Jesse Otey. Mother: Betty Atkinson. Informant: Vara Otey. COD: cardio-renal vascular disease syndrome; diabetes. Burial: Barnett, Shawsville, VA, Apr 7, 1950

1950 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Donna Keske)

……+ Otey, Vara Jackson

Parents: Lafayette Edmondson & Mary Virginia (Taylor) Willis.

1883 Birth: 7-14-1883 VA.

1910 Residence: Greenbrier, McDowell Co., WVA with husband Jesse Tildon Otey.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jesse Tildon Otey.

1953 Death: 6-15-1953 New Altamont Hospital, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mrs. Vara Jackson Otey, 69y 11m 1d, widowed w/f, b. July 14-1883 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Jessie T. Otey. Father: Lafette Wilson. Mother: Mary Taylor. Informant: Mary O. Poff. COD: chronic myocarditis; chronic nephritis – 1 year. Burial: Barnett Cemetery, Shawsville, June 17, 1953.

1950 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

……3. Otey, Carlton Lewis

 

Parents: Jesse Tildon & Vara Jackson (Willis) Otey.

1905 Birth: 3-21-1905 McDowell Co., West Virginia.

1910 Residence: Greenbrier, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Helen Keller Hubbard.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 2, H86:

…… Otey, Hellen 23 yo married w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Hellen L. 1y 1/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

and

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 2, H86:

…… Otey, Carlton 23 yo married w/m RR signal laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married. (written in on last page of this district)

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA, Rock District 28-54, Route 821, H377:

…… Otey, Carlton R. 35 yo w/m steam railroad signal maintenance, b. WVA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Helen 33 yo wife, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Louise 11 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Jean 9 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… James 7 yo son, b. WVA, completed G1, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Robert 6 yo son, b. WVA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Margaret 10/12 daughter, b. WVA, completed G0.

1940 Registration Card: 10-10-1940 Mercer Co., WVA.

Carlton Lewis Otey, 35 yo w/m of Bluestone, Mercer Co., WVA. Born Mar 21, 1905 McDowell Co., WVA. Mrs. Helen Kellen Otey, wife of Bluestone, Mercer Co., WVA, will always know his address. Employed by N. & W. Ry, Roanoke, VA. His signature Carlton L. Otey. 5’ 10” 175 lbs, brown eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.

1974 Death: 12-9-1974 Community Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of Rt 1, Elliston, Montgomery Co., VA.

Carlton Lewis Otey, 69 yo married w/m b. Mar 21, 1905 McDowell, WVA. Retired H. S. Construction Co. Veteran: blank. Spouse: Helen Keller Hubbard. Father: Jessie Telton Otey. Mother: Vera Jackson Willis. Informant: James T. Otey. COD: acute cardiac arrest; acute myocardial infarction; arteriosclerosis; cirrhosis of liver. Burial: Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, VA. No burial date.

1974 Burial: Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angi Weast King)

………+ Otey, Helen Keller

Parents: Ulysus Thomas & Alice Jane (Wilson) Hubbard of Russell Co., VA.

1907 Birth: 1-14-1907 VA.

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA with husband Carlton Lewis Otey.

1982 Death: 11-2-1982 St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana.

Helen Keller Otey, 75 yo widowed w/f, b. Jan 14, 1907 VA. Spouse: only asked for name of surviving spouse. Father: U. T. Hubbard. Mother: Alice Jane Wilson. Informant: Betty Davidson, daughter of 29377 C.R. 4 West, Elkhart, IN. COD: congestive heart failure – 2 years. Burial: removal to Elliston, VA, Nov 3, 1982.

1982 Burial: Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA.

………4. Otey, Helen Louise

Parents: Carlton Lewis & Helen Keller (Hubbard) Otey.

1929 Birth: 3-6-1929 Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1946 Marriage #1: Helen Louise Otey m. James J. Brown 7-29-1946 Maybeury, Mercer Co., WVA.  He 26 yo b. Coaldale, WVA. She 21 yo, b. Alleghany Springs, VA.

Marriage #2: unknown Windham.

………4. Otey, Jean Marie

Parents: Carlton Lewis & Helen Keller (Hubbard) Otey.

1931 Birth: 3-7-1931 VA.

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1947 Marriage #1: Parley Lee Musick 1-6-1947 Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA. He 22 yo b. Coaldale, WVA. She 22 yo, b. Alleghany Springs, VA.

1996 Death: May 1996.

1996 Burial:

………4. Otey, James Thomas

Parents: Carlton Lewis & Helen Keller (Hubbard) Otey.

1931 Birth: 5-11-1931 West Virginia.

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1955 Marriage #1: James T. Otey m. Lois Overstreet Myers 2-4-1955 Court House, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC. He 23 yo s/o Carlton L. Otey & Helen K. Otey. Both parents living & residents of Shawsville, VA. She 26 yo of Roanoke, VA, d/o James H. Overstreet & Mary M. Overstreet. Both of her parents living & residents of Roanoke, VA.

Lois May Overstreet, b. 12-19-1928 Bedford Co., VA, d/o James Herbert & Mary (Mitchell) Overstreet. She was 1st married to & divorced from James Roy Myers.

1982 Death: 8-26-1982 Community Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of 3039 Garden City Blvd S.E., Roanoke City, VA.

James Thomas Otey, 51 yo married w/m, b. May 11, 1931 WVA. Disabled Mfg Co. Veteran: yes. Spouse: Lois O. Otey. Father: Carlton L. Otey. Mother: Helen K. Hubbard. Informant: Lois O. Otey. COD: acute myocardial infarct – 1 hr. Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA. No burial date.

1982 Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke City, VA.

………4. Otey, Robert Kirk

Parents: Carlton Lewis & Helen Keller (Hubbard) Otey.

1934 Birth: 3-29-1934 West Virginia.

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Barbara James.

2007 Death: 10-30-2007.

2007 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Robert Kirk Otey, age 73, of Route 1, Box 608, Bramwell, died on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 in a Bluefield hospital.

Born on March 29, 1934 in Bluestone, he was a son of the late Carlton Lewis and Helen Hubbard Otey. He had been a resident of Bramwell for 35 years and was of the Methodist faith. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the Korean conflict. He was a plant operator for Austin Power Company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Hunter Otey; a brother, James Otey; and a sister, Jean Musick.

Survivors include: Wife: Barbara James Otey of the home; three sons: Mark Otey and wife Lisa of Winston-Salem, N.C., Robert Otey, Jr. of Coos Bay, Ore., Timothy Otey and wife Erica of Nemours; one daughter: Debbie Thomas and husband Donald of Coopers; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four sisters: Ruth Ann Helms and husband Wayne of Elliston, Va., Betty Davidson and husband William of Elkhart, Ind., Louise Windham of Knoxville, Tenn., Margaret Shrader and husband Pete of Elliston.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Ginger Neeley officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with Paul Bailey, Greg Smith, David Meskinish, Johnny Cook, Jamie Sluss, and Mike Proffitt serving as pallbearers.

Friends may call on Thursday (today) from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Otey family.

2007 Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., VA.

………4. Otey, Betty L.

Parents: Carlton Lewis & Helen Keller (Hubbard) Otey.

1935 Birth: 9-9-1935 Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA.

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1952 Marriage #1: William F. “Bill” Davidson 4-11-1952 Reidsville, NC.

2014 Death: 2-1-2014 of Elkhart, Indiana.

2014 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Betty L. Davidson, 78, of Elkhart, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Saturday February 1, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Sept. 9, 1935 in Bluestone, WV to Carlton & Helen (Hubbard) Otey.

On April 11, 1952 in Reidsville, NC she married William F. "Bill" Davidson, Sr. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2008 in Elkhart.

Surviving are 5 sons, Carl A. (Sandra) Davidson of Bristol, William F. (Joe) Davidson, Jr., G. Scott Davidson, Cliff "Todd" (Jennifer Kuzma) Davidson, Anthony J. Davidson all of Elkhart; 3 grandchildren, Trish (Justin) Goss, Ryan Davidson, Jesse Davidson and 3 sisters, Louise Windham of Knoxville, TN, Margaret Shrader and Ruth Ann Helms both of Elliston, VA. She was preceded in death by 1 sister, Jean Musick and 2 brothers, James and Robert Otey. Betty was a member of the Grace Bible Church and taught Sunday school at the church for over 40 years. She enjoyed reading, doing needlepoint and working in her flower garden. She was employed at Miles Labs for 16 years. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery.

2014 Burial: Carleton Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN. (no photo)

………4. Otey, Margaret Loraine

 

Parents: Carlton Lewis & Helen Keller (Hubbard) Otey.

1939 Birth: 5-6-1939 West Virginia.

1940 Residence: Bluestone Junction, Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1956 Marriage #1: Margaret Lorrine Otey m. Steven Carlyn Huff 1-26-1956 Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA. He 18 yo single w/m in US Navy, residence Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Carlyn Dallas Huff & Ruth Kathleen Albert. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Bluestone, WVA, residence Shawsville, VA, d/o Carlton Lewis Otey & Helen Keller Hubbard.

1979 Marriage #2: Fred Silas Minter 9-22-1979 Montgomery Co., VA.

Marriage #3: Margaret Lorraine Huff, nee Otey, m. Davard Isiah Shrader 11-18-1982 Montgomery Co., VA.

………4. Otey, Ruth Ann

Parents: Carlton Lewis & Helen Keller (Hubbard) Otey.

1940 Birth: abt 1940 Bluestone, Mercer Co., WVA.

1957 Marriage #1: Beverley Wayne Helms 12-14-1957 Ironto, Montgomery Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m cement finisher, b. Christiansburg, VA, residence Ironto, Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Elbert S. Helms & Edith Elizabeth Cook. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Bluestone, WVA, residence Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA, d/o Carlton Lewis Otey & Helen Keller Hubbard.

……3. Otey, Ronal Willis

Parents: Jesse Tildon & Vara Jackson (Willis) Otey.

1907 Birth: 2-14-1907 McDowell Co., West Virginia.

1910 Residence: Greenbrier, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #1: Lala Pendleton abt 1927.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, District 27, Jefferson Ward, 1617 8th St, H270:

…… Otey, Willis R. 23 yo w/m rayon mill doffer, b. WVA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Lela 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: Edgewood, Roanoke Co., VA, South Salem District 81-27, H278:

…… Otey, Rolan W. 33 yo w/m rayon spinner, b. WVA, completed G7, resided in Roanoke City, VA 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Lela A. 36 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Roanoke City, VA 1935, housework.

………… Reba Lois 7 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G1, resided in Roanoke City, VA 1935, school.

…… 2 married non-related lodgers.

1940-1947 Registration Card: no date, Roanoke Co., VA.

Ronal Willis Otey, 33 yo w/m of R.F.D. #1 Salem, Roanoke Co., VA. Born Feb 14, 1907 McDowell Co., VA. Mrs. Lala Ann Otey, wife of R.F.D. #1 Salem, Roanoke Co., VA will always know his address. Employed by Viscose, Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA. His signature, Ronal W. Otey. 5’11” 168 lbs, brown eyes & hair with a light complexion.

1969 Death: 8-24-1969 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA but of 121 Ward St, Salem City, VA.

Ronal Willis Otey, 62 yo married w/m VA Hospital dietary dept, b. Feb 14, 1907 McDowell Co., VA. Veteran: no. Spouse: Lala Pendleton Otey. Father: James T. Otey. Mother: Vera Willis. Informant: Lala O. Otey, wife. COD: ventricular fibrillation – 3-5-minutes; acute myocardial infarction – 48 hrs. Burial: Sherwood Cemetery, Salem, VA. No burial date. (there is a Ronal Willis Otey S1c noted on 2 1944 Navy Roster Rolls – so was he a veteran or not?

1969 Burial: Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem City, VA.

………+ Otey, Lala Ann

Parents: Samuel A. & Lilly (Aliff) Pendleton. [no file]

1902 Birth: 4-8-1902 VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with husband Ronal Willis Otey.

1940 Residence: Edgewood, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Ronal Willis Otey.

1980 Death: 4-2-1980 McVitty House, Salem City, VA but of 5415 Endicott Street, NE, Roanoke, VA. Spouse: Ronal Willis Otey. Father: Samuel A. Pendleton. Mother: Lilly Aliff. Informant: Mrs. Clark, daughter. COD: intractable congestive heart failure – 1 month; rheumatic heart disease – years. Burial: Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA. No burial date.

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

………4. Otey, Reba Lois

Parents: Ronald Willis & Lala Ann (Pendleton) Otey.

1932 Birth: 7-28-1932 VA.

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

Marriage #1: Johnny David Hill

Johnny David Hill, 1924-1969, s/o John Martin & Lettie Holmes (Rankins) Hill. [no file}

1976 Marriage #2: Reba Lois Hill, nee Otey, m. James Wilson Clark Jr 10-3-1976 Roanoke City, VA. He 56 yo divorced w/m, b. August 24, 1920 VA, s/o James Wilson Clark & Minnie Blanch Siron. She 44 yo widowed w/f, b. July 28, 1932 VA, d/o Ronald Willis Otey & Lala Ann Pendleton. 2nd marriage for both.

1987 Death: 9-27-1987 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of 4715 West Main Street, Salem, VA.

Reba Lois Clark, 55 yo married w/f, b. July 28, 1932 VA. Spouse: James Wilson Clark. Father: Ronald Willis Otey. Mother: Lala Ann Pendleton. Informant: husband. COD: acute coronary insufficiency; cardiomyopathy; cirrhosis of liver; right pleural effusion. Burial: Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.

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

……3. Otey, Mary Elizabeth

Parents: Jesse Tildon & Vara Jackson (Willis) Otey.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 West Virginia.

1910 Residence: Greenbrier, McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #1: Mary Otey m. Jessie Barker 1927 McDowell Co., WVA.

1940 Marriage #2: Mary Elizabeth Barker, nee Otey, m. William Clayton Poff 4-19-1940 Covington, VA. He 50 yo divorced w/m Rayon employee, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence Covington, VA, s/o W. B. Poff & Mellie Glover. She 31 yo divorced w/f, b. McDowell Co., WVA, residence Covington, VA, d/o J. T. Otey & Vara Willis.

1945 Divorce: granted to wife, Mary O. Poff from William C. Poff. 0 minor children affected.

……3. Otey, Thelma Estelle

Parents: Jesse Tildon & Vara Jackson (Willis) Otey.

1912 Birth: abt 1912 McDowell Co., West Virginia.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #1: Thelma Estelle Otey m. Benjamin Franklin Bandy 5-30-1927 Montgomery Co., VA. He 21 yo s/o John W. & Mary B. Bandy. She 15 yo d/o Jesse T. & Vara J. Otey.

Benjamin Franklin Bandy, 1905-1969, John Washington & Mary Bethel (Yates) Bandy. He’ll m. 2nd Audrey Marie Correll in 1945.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 2, H23:

…… Otey, J. Tildon 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

………… Vara J. 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married.

…… Bandy, Thelma 18 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 15 yo when 1st married.

…… Otey, Lawrence 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Bandy, Howard W. 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. (maybe should read grandson)

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 61-3, H23:

…… Otey, Jesse T. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Vara J. 56 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Samuel L. 20 yo single son, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, saw mill laborer.

…… Bandy, Howard W. 12 yo grandson, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, school.

1935 Marriage #2: Ana Dillard Paitsel 10-17-1935 Selma, VA.

1947 Marriage #3: Thelma Estelle Paitsel, nee Otey, m. Charles Oliver Plymale 1947 Covington, Alleghany Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/n C. D. Kenny Co truck driver, b. Blue Spring Run, VA, residence Covington, VA, s/o Geo. O. Plymale & Mary Agnes Helmintoller. She 35 yo divorced w/f twisting Industrial Rayon, b. McDowell Co., WVA, residence Covington, VA, d/o Tildon Otey & Vera Willis.

1959 Marriage #4: Thelma Otey Plymale, nee Otey, m. Willie Holland Bazzarre 1-10-1959 Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA. He 52 yo divorced w/m Beamer Motors salesman, b. Low Moor, VA, residence Roanoke, VA, s/o T. M. Bazzarre & Hedda Lee. She 47 yo divorced w/f textile worker Industrial Rayon, b. McDowell Co., WVA, residence Covington, VA, d/o Jesse Tildon Otey & Vera Willis.

William Holland Bazzarre, 1905-1979, s/o Thomas Marlington & Hettie May (Lee) Bazzarre. He is also buried in the Cedar Hill cemetery but not photo of tombstone. [no file]

1985 Death: 12-4-1985 Allegany Regional Hospital, LowMoor, Alleghany Co., VA but of 231 E. Holly St, Covington, VA.

Thelma Otey Bazzarre, 74 yo widowed w/f, b. Nov 23, 1911 West Virginia. Retired from Industrial Rayon. Spouse: William H. Bazzarre. Father: Jesse Tildon Otey. Mother: Vara Willis. Informant: Howard W. Bandy. COD: cirrhosis liver advanced – 6 yrs. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA.

1985 Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington City, VA.

 Thelma Otey “Mother” Bazzarre

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by j stockwell)

……3. Otey, Samuel Lawrence

Parents: Jesse Tildon & Vara Jackson (Willis) Otey.

1920 Birth: 1-17-1920 Montgomery Co., VA.

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

1941 Registration Card: 7-1-1941 Montgomery Co., VA.

Samuel Lawrence Otey, 21 yo w/m of Rt 1 Shawsville, Montgy Co., VA. Born Jane 17, 1920, Montgomery Co., VA. J. T. Otey of R 1 Shawsville, VA will always know his address. Oiler for Mason & Hanger, Radford, VA. His signature Samuel L. Otey. 6’ 1” 198 lbs, gray eyes & brown hair with a light complexion. Scar on left upper arm.

1944 Death: 1-12-1944 during WWII.

1944 Burial: Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Donna Keske)

…2. Otey, Minnie B.

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1879 Birth: abt 1879 VA.

1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

…2. Otey, Fannie J.

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1880 Birth: Mar 1880 VA. (src: for MOB 1880 census)

1880 Birth: Apr 1880 VA. (src: for MOB 1900 census)

1880, 1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

…2. Otey, William Arthur

Parents: Jesse & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey.

1880 Birth: Apr 5th, 1880. (src: 1918 registration card)

1882 Birth: Mar 1882 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1882 Birth: 4-5-1882 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: registration card)

1882 Birth: 4-8-1882 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: death record)

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1905 Marriage #1: Nellie Virginia Willis 8-3-1905 Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA, North Fork District 90, H171:

…… Otey, William A. 29 yo w/m coal mine ass’t foreman, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 5y, rents house, HOH.

………… Nellie Va. 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 2y, 2 children with 1 living.

………… Willie A. 1y 3/12 daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

1918 Registration Card: 9-12-1918 McDowell Co., WVA.

Arthur William Otey, 38 yo of McDowell, McDowell Co., WVA. Born Apr 5, 1880. Employed by Greenbrier OiCla(?) of McDowell, McDowell Co., WVA. Nellie V. Otey, of McDowell, McDowell Co., WVA given as his nearest relative. His signature Arthur William Otey. Medium height & build. Brown eyes & hair.

1920 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA, North Fork District 68, H413:

…… Otey, William A. 40 yo w/m coal mine foreman, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Nellie 34 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Alva V. 10 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Bonnie L. 6 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA, North Fork District 41, Bear Wallow Road, H419:

…… Otey, William A. 47 yo w/m laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Nellie V. 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

…… Boggess, Alva 21 yo married daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married, public school teacher.

………… Eugene 32 yo son in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, automobile salesman.

…… Otey, Bonnie L. 18 yo single daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Frank L. 7 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Keystone, McDowell Co., WVA, Browns Creek District 24-25, Highland Ars, H22:

…… Otey, Nellie Mrs. 50 yo married w/f, b. VA, completed H4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, owns, housework.

………… W. A. 57 yo married w/m, b. VA, completed H4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, coal mine foreman.

………… Frank 17 yo son, b. WVA, completed H4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, school & new laborer.

…… Boggess, Alvah Mrs. 42 yo married daughter, b. WVA, completed C4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, public school teacher.

………… E. Claud 42 yo daughter’s husband, b. VA, completed C2, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, clerk typist unemployment comp department.

………… William A. 9 yo grandson, b. WVA, completed H4, resided in Welch McDowell Co., WVA 1935, school.

1942 Registration Card: Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WVA.

William Arthur Otey, 60 yo w/m of Keystone, McDowell Co., VA. Born April 5, 1882 Montgomery Co., VA. Mrs. Nellie Otey of Keystone, WVA with always know his address. Employed by Poca Fuel Co., Eckman, McDowell Co., WVA. His signature Wm Arthur Otey. 5’5” 165 lbs, brown hair & eyes with a light complexion.

1958 Death: 6-17-1958 Welch, McDowell Co., WVA but of Keystone, McDowell Co., WVA.

William Arthur Otey, 76y 2m 7d married w/m, b. Apr 8, 1882 Montgomery Co., VA. Retired miner. Spouse: check, Father: Jessie Otey. Mother: Elizabeth Atkinson.

1958 Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., WVA. (no photo)

……+ Otey, Nellie Virginia

Parents: Lafayette Edmondson & Mary Virginia (Taylor) Willis.

1886 Birth: 11-24-1886 VA.

1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with husband William Arthur Otey.

1960 Death: 8-8-1960 Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.

1986 Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia. (no photo)

……3. Otey, Willie Alva

Parents: William Arthur & Nellie Virginia (Willis) Otey.

1909 Birth: 1-31-1909 McDowell Co., West Virginia.

1910, 1920 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1929 Marriage #1: Eugene Clayton Boggess abt 1929.

1930 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA, North Fork District 41, Bear Wallow Road, H419:

…… Otey, William A. 47 yo w/m laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Nellie V. 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

…… Boggess, Alva 21 yo married daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married, public school teacher.

………… Eugene 32 yo son in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, automobile salesman.

…… Otey, Bonnie L. 18 yo single daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Frank L. 7 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Keystone, McDowell Co., WVA, Browns Creek District 24-25, Highland Ars, H22:

…… Otey, Nellie Mrs. 50 yo married w/f, b. VA, completed H4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, owns, housework.

………… W. A. 57 yo married w/m, b. VA, completed H4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, coal mine foreman.

………… Frank 17 yo son, b. WVA, completed H4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, school & new laborer.

…… Boggess, Alvah Mrs. 42 yo married daughter, b. WVA, completed C4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, public school teacher.

………… E. Claud 42 yo daughter’s husband, b. VA, completed C2, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, clerk typist unemployment comp department.

………… William A. 9 yo grandson, b. WVA, completed H4, resided in Welch McDowell Co., WVA 1935, school.

1974 Death: 12-19-1974 Okaloosa Co., Florida.

1974 Burial:

……3. Otey, Bonnie Louise

Parents: William Arthur & Nellie Virginia (Willis) Otey.

1912 Birth: 4-11-1912 Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.

1920, 1930 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1936 Marriage #1: Bonnie Louise Otey m. Kyle Edward Mitchell 5-9-1936 Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m coal miner, b. Ashland, WVA, residence Rich Creek, VA, s/o M. P. Mitchell. & Lula Cornett. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Ashland, WVA, residence Rich Creek, VA, d/o W. A. Otey & Nellie Willis.

1937 Death: 7-26-1937 Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia but of Worth, WVA.

Miss Bonnie Otey, 25y 3m 4d, single w/f teacher, b. Apr 11, 1912 Ashland, McDowell Co., WVA. Father: W. A. Otey, b. Alleghany Springs, VA. Mother: Nellie Virginia Willis, b. Alleghany Springs, VA. Informant: Mrs. E. C. Boggess, Northfork, WVA. COD: novocain reaction preparatory to tonsillectomy. Burial: Woodlawn, July 17, 1937.

1937 Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., WVA. (no photo & not noted as such in Find A Grave)

……3. Otey, Frank Lee

Parents: William Arthur & Nellie Virginia (Willis) Otey.

1922 Birth: 11-28-1922 McDowell Co., West Virginia.

1930, 1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

2001 Death: 4-21-2001 Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.

2001 Burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia. (no photo)

…2. Otey, Bettie

Parents: Jesse & v (Atkinson) Otey.

1885 Birth: May 1885 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

End Jesse O. & Elizabeth “Bettie” (Atkinson) Otey Family.