Updated: Saturday, February 10, 2024

­V Surnames

Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

aka Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

36.90640-80.31860

Annotations – added by Barb Camery Reininger BootsWI@gmail.com

+ indicates on same tombstone

& indicates a relationship

FAG: Find a Grave

[Death Record n/a] Floyd Co., VA Death Records n/a 1863-1864 & parts of other years seeming to be missing.

[Death Cert n/a] Virginia Death Records, with some exceptions, not available 1899-Jun 14, 1912. src: Virginia Vital Records • FamilySearch]

Notes: Most if not all internments from entries on FAG as no complete survey to compare to. Full dates of birth & death primary from death certs. Barb Camery Reininger BootsWI@gmail.com

Photo

NAME

BIRTH

DEATH

MARKER NOTES

ANNOTATIONS

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

Vass, Frank Clifford

13 Oct 1929

24 Oct 1998

 

Frank Clifford Vass, b. Martinsville, VA, s/o William Roy & Frances L. (Hurd) Vass. [no file]

1st m. 1951 Henry, div. 1969 NC, Avis Gertrude Daniels, b. Henry, d/o William David & Eva Gertrude (Wigington) Daniels. [no file]

2nd m. aft 1969 can’t find, Mary Catherine unknown.

 

The Charlotte Observer Charlotte, North Carolina  Tuesday, October 27, 1998

(src: FAG; photo added by Jason & Mitzie Aug 2012)

Vaughan, A. C.

04 Aug 1881

05 Jan 1924

 

aka Asa Clement Vaughan, single s/o William Dennis & Ellen Adelaide (Howard) Vaughan. [Death Cert] [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

(src: FAG; photo added by Jason & Mitzie Aug 2012)

Vaughan, Archa

&

Vaughan, Beulah Slusher

17 Jun 1889

 

14 Mar 1896

11 Jul 1969

 

21 Feb 1991

 

Archa Vaughan Sr, s/o William Dennis & Ellen Adelaide (Howard) Vaughan. [Death Cert] [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

m. 1916 Floyd

nee Beulah Margaret Slusher, d/o Lafayette & 2nd wife Cordelia Frances (Collins) Slusher. [Death Cert] [Slusher_Ananias_Margaret]

 

The World-News

Roanoke, Virginia  Saturday, July 12, 1969

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Sunday, October 22, 1916

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Saturday, February 23, 1991

 

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

(src: FAG; photo added by Jason & Mitzie Aug 2012)

Vaughan, Archa Jr

&

Vaughan, Marjorie Hope Harman

26 Feb 1919

 

24 Mar 1924

22 Jun 2008

 

21 Jan 1999

 

Archa Vaughan Jr, s/o Archa Sr & Beulah Margaret (Slusher) Vaughan. [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

m. 1942 Floyd

nee Marjorie Hope Harman, d/o John Thompson & Lelia Edna M. (Akers) Harman. [Harman_Benjamin_Martha]

 

 

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Tuesday, June 24, 2008

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Saturday, January 23, 1999

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

(src: FAG; photo added by Jason & Mitzie Aug 2012)

Vaughan, Charles Howard

12 Jun 1920

02 Jul 1920

Son of

Archa & Beulah Vaughan

Charles Howard Vaughan, s/o Archa Sr & Beulah Margaret (Slusher) Vaughan. [Death Cert] [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

 

Vaughan, Clement Slusher

+

Vaughan, Jean Hartley

1922

 

1921

2007

 

2001

Loving Parents of

Harward Hartley

Nancy Clarice

Clement Read

Clement Slusher Vaughan, s/o Archa Sr & Beulah Margaret (Slusher) Vaughan. [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

m. 1948 Williamsburg, VA

Kitty Jean Hartley, b. NC, d/o Fred B. & Stella (Kerley) Hartley. [no file]

 

Arizona Republic

Phoenix, Arizona  Wednesday, March 14, 2007

 

Arizona Republic

Phoenix, Arizona  Saturday, September 22, 2001

 

(src: FAG; photo v by Jason & Mitzie Aug 2012)

Vaughan, Ellen A. Howard

02 Feb 1857

29 Oct 1918

Marker probably near that of Judge William Dennis Vaughan

nee Ellen Adelaide Howard, d/o Asa L. & Ellen M. (Helms) Howard. [Death Cert] [Howard_Asa_Ellen]

m. 1874 Floyd

Judge William Dennis Vaughan, 1848-1932, s/o Clement Reed & Elvira A. (Dennis) Vaughan. [Death Cert] [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

(src: FAG; photo added by Jason & Mitzie Aug 2012)

Vaughan, Elvira A.

01 Oct 1879

10 Jun 1964

 

aka Elvira Anne Vaughan, never married d/o William Dennis & Ellen Adelaide (Howard) Vaughan. [Death Cert] [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Thursday, June 11, 1964

(src: FAG; photo added by Jason & Mitzie Aug 2012)

Vaughan, Judge W. D.

31 May 1848

19 Mar 1932

Marker probably near that of Ellen Adelaide Howard Vaughan

aka Judge William Dennis Vaughan, s/o Clement Reed & Elvira A. (Dennis) Vaughan. [Death Cert] [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

m. 1874 Floyd

nee Ellen Adelaide Howard, d/o Asa L. & Ellen M. (Helms) Howard. [Death Cert] [Howard_Asa_Ellen]

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

Vaughan, William D.

+

Vaughan, Dean Lowe

07 Nov 1928

 

10 Apr 1930

Living 2018

 

02 Jan 2017

Parents of

Lynn Katherine

Dana Lowe

Jane Denise

aka William Dennis Vaughan, s/o Archa Sr & Beulah Margaret (Slusher) Vaughan. [Vaughan_WilliamD_Ellen]

m. 1953 Giles

nee Celestia Dean Lowe, d/o Audie Jay & Loma Dell (Sweeney) Lowe. Died in New Jersey. [no file]

 

The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia  Tuesday, January 10, 2017

No photo; FAG only

Vaught, Gracie Lee Wilson

26 Apr 1940

21 Dev 2018

 

nee Gracie Lee Wilson, b. Pearisburg, VA, d/o Homer Roy & Estie (Fletcher) Wilson.

m. 1961 Fairlawn, VA

Bobby Leon Vaught, b. Newport, VA, s/o Leonard Christian & Elizabeth (Cook) Vaught. [no file]

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Sunday, December 23, 2018

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

 

Vest, Earl Stewart

+

Vest, Mamie Phillips

11 Aug 1935

 

09 Aug 1938

03 Jan 2022

 

19 Nov 2015

Married

March 8, 1958

Earl Stewart Vest, s/o Harlie Conrad & Irene Vivian (Vest) Vest. [Vest_Samuel_Sarah]

m. 1958 Floyd

nee Mamie Edyth Phillips, d/o William Lewis & Cordova (Quesenberry) Phillips. [Phillips_WilliamM_Eliza]

 

Earl Stewart Vest, 86, of Floyd, entered into eternal rest to join his beloved wife, Mamie Phillips Vest, on Monday, January 3, 2022.Earl, a native of Floyd, was born on August 11, 1935, to Irene Yates Vest and Harlie Conrad Vest and was raised on the family farm home place along with his grandmother, Hettie L. Yates. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis Raye Vest and Clinton Vest; and sisters-in-law, Ruth Heafner and Helen Mabry.Earl graduated from Check High School in 1952 and was married to his high school sweetheart, Mamie Phillips, on March 8, 1958. They were blessed with 56 years of marriage together.Earl worked at the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. in Roanoke, Va., for 37 years and after retirement operated his cattle farm in Floyd at the Vest family home place.Left to to honor his memory are a special friend, Sedona Marguerite Hanks; sisters-in-law, Barbara Vest and Dorothy Vest; nieces, Rebecca Heafner Schlosser (Michael), Cathy Mabry Cloninger (Alan), and Virginia Hintze (Alan); nephews, Douglas Mabry (Tami), Michael Phillips (Barbara), Terry Phillips (Wanda), Jeffrey Phillips, Lewis Ray Vest Jr., and Raymond Vest; many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family received friends from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.In lieu of flowers, Earl requested that donations be made to Floyd County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091, Floyd County Fire Department, Station 3 (Locust Grove), P.O. Box 33, Floyd, VA 24091, or to the charity of your choice.Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.maberryfuneralhome.com.

Floyd Press, The (VA) - Thursday, January 13, 2022

(src: FAG; photo added by Judy Llamas Sep 2012)

Vest, Harold L.

+

Vest, Aldene S.

07 Aug 1918

 

12 Apr 1919

03 Sep 1993

 

24 Jun 2002

 

aka Harold Lawrence Vest, s/o James Byer & Louella Florence (Vest) Vest. [Death Cert]  [Vest_Samuel_Sarah]

m. 1946 Arlington, VA

nee Aldene Ada Sowers, d/o Harley Dorson & Bessie Mary (Howery) Sowers. [Sowers_JohnH_Catherine]

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Saturday, September 04, 1993

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Wednesday, June 26, 2002

(src: FAG; photo added by Judy Llamas Sep 2012)

Vest, Marvin H.

+

Vest, Ruby A.

21 Dec 1922

 

14 Jun 1925

21 Nov 1991

 

14 Mar 2013

 

aka Marvin Harless Vest, s/o James Clarence & Nina Gray (Burgess) Vest. [Death Cert] [Vest_Littleberry_2wives]

m. abt 1942 can’t find

nee Ruby Alice Compton, d/o William Ward & Nellie (Harmon) Compton. [Compton]

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Saturday, November 23, 1991

 

Ruby Alice Compton Vest, of Floyd, passed from this world to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the age of 87. Ruby was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Harless Vest; her brother, Bruce Compton; her sister, Hazel Howery; and her parents Nellie and Ward Compton. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Wanda Radford; her precious granddaughter, Amy Phillips; and her precious great granddaughter, Taylor Phillips all of Floyd. Also, her half sisters, Louise Via (Theodore) of Floyd; Lucy McAlexander (Charlie) of Pfafftown, NC; and stepsister Patsy Cockram (Welby) of Floyd. Ruby was also blessed to have four sisters-in-law, Claudine Haynes (Don); Lorine Huff (David); Ina Wood (Herbert); and Christine Vest. Her family was always there for her after her husband's death, and she loved them with all her heart. In addition, she had many nieces and nephews who were a blessing to her life. Ruby also leaves behind many good friends throughout the community who she loved. She was a hard worker but was always willing to do for others. Graveside Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev. Joe Womack officiating. The Floyd Baptist Church will provide a meal for the family after the graveside service. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to The Floyd County Rescue Squad, PO Box 257 Floyd, VA 24091 or to Skyline Nursing and Rehab "Resident Fund" 237 Franklin Pike SE Floyd, VA 24091. The family will meet at Maberry Funeral Home for a private viewing from 1:30p.m. to 2:30p.m. prior to the service.

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

Via, David Jackson Sr

+

Via, Lois Ann Gibbs

+

Via, David Jackson Jr “Jack”

10 Jan 1940

 

21 Sep 1947

 

09 Aug 1969

Living 2018

 

Living 2018

 

06 Apr 2013

Father

 

Mother

 

Son

David Jackson Via Sr, s/o Theodore Roosevelt & Zelma “Susie” (Dalton) Via. [no file]

m. 1965 Floyd

nee Lois Ann Gibbs, d/o Robert & Lois (Pratt) Gibbs. [no file]

& their son

David Jackson “Jack” Via Jr, s/o David Jackson Sr & Lois Ann (Gibbs) Via. [no file]

 

David Jackson "Jack" Via Jr., 43, of Copper Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 6, 2013, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Jack was a 20 plus year employee of Yokohama Tire in Salem, serving as a tire builder in Division 400. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Lois Gibbs, and Theodore and Susie Via, of Floyd. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, David and Lois Via, of Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Ken King of Roanoke; and nephew and niece, Lucas and Grace King. He is also survived by aunts and uncles, Theodore and Louise Via, George and Thelma Via, Lena Taylor, Pearl Johnson, Edward and Sue Gibbs, William Gibbs; numerous cousins, and many, many friends and neighbors.
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Hebron Quesenberry and Pastor Burt Franks officiating. Interment to follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
Published in Roanoke Times on April 9, 2013

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

Via, George C.

+

Via, Thelma W.

01 Oct 1937

 

15 Nov 1940

Living 2018

 

Living 2018

 

aka George Crockett Via, s/o Theodore Roosevelt & Zelma “Susie” (Dalton) Via. [no file]

m. 1959 Floyd

nee Thelma Jean Webb, d/o Luther Haden & Hattie T. (Dickerson) Webb. [Webb_HenryH_Susan]

(src: FAG; photo added by Rex Germany)

Via, George W.

+

Via, Eulalia T. M. (nee Meadors)

17 Apr 1850

 

20 Dec 1860

21 Feb 1939

 

25 Nov 1934

Always lived in Patrick County, VA

His Wife

born in Franklin County, VA

aka George Washington Via, b. Patrick, s/o James & Mary (DeHart) Via. [Death Cert] [no file]

m. 1878 Franklin

nee Eulalia Virginia Thomas Meadors, b. Franklin, d/o Joel W. & Mary A. E. (Callahan) Meadors. [Death Cert] [no file]

 

Winston-Salem Journal

Winston-Salem, North Carolina  Thursday, February 23, 1939

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

Via, Harless Lane

+

Via, Eva Alderman

26 Apr 1924

 

17 Sep 1932

27 Jun 2005

 

02 Nov 2015

 

Harless Lane Via, s/o Charles Milton & Josephine (Hylton) Via. [Via_George_HannahJohanna]

m. 1949 Floyd

nee Eva Irene Alderman, d/o Walter Pierce & Emma Lillian (Helms) Alderman. [Alderman_John_2wives]

 

The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia  Wednesday, June 29, 2005

 

The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia  Wednesday, November 04, 2015

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

Via, J. Thomas

+

Via, Ethel S.

12 Jan 1883

 

14 Mar 1890

25 Aug 1948

 

28 Nov 1943

 

aka John Thomas Via, s/o George Washington & Eulalia Virginia Thomas (Meador) Via. [Death Cert] [no file]

1st m. 1910 NC, nee Susan Ethel Sledge, b. NC, d/o Francis M. & Emily E. (Sawer) Sledge. [Death Cert] [no file]

2nd m. 1945 Roanoke, Bertha May Armstrong nee Davis, d/o Andrew Jackson & Susie Preston (Obenchain) Armstrong. [no file] Bertha 1st m. 1917 Roanoke, Isaac Vanmeter Armstrong.

 

i

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Thursday, August 26, 1948

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Monday, November 29, 1943

(src: FAG; photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

Via, Sylvester Shannon

&

Via, Rosa P.

&

Via, Roy Alton

29 Dec 1891

 

22 May 1904

 

16 Jul 1921

15 Aug 1946

 

29 Nov 1984

 

17 Oct 1962

 

Sylvester Shannon Via, s/o Isaac Richard & Crilda (Howell) Via. [Death Cert] [Via_George_HannahJohanna]

m. 1921 Floyd

nee Rosa Lilly Palmer, b. Patrick, d/o Patrick Henry & Ida M. (Pack) Palmer. [Death Cert] [no file]

& their son

Roy Alton Via, never married s/o Sylvester Shannon & Rosa Lilly (Palmer) Via. [Death Cert]  [Via_George_HannahJohanna]

 

The World-News Roanoke, Virginia  Friday, August 16, 1946

 

The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia  Friday, November 30, 1984

 

The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia  Thursday, October 18, 1962