Lindsay Lester Family Cemetery, 398 River Hill Road, Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

Marguerite Tise referred to this as "Lester Cemetery #3, Rt. 601, Copper Valley (Floyd Co.).

36.98252, -80.47706

A.J. Sowers confirmed the location of this cemetery “That cemetery is beside my friend/cousin's house. I'll get the address. We're both descendants of Lindsey Lester, “It's (off) road #601. Her (Lois) address is 398 River Hill Rd NW. Riner Va but it's Floyd Co. The cemetery is on top of the hill beside her house. If it's wet you'll have to walk and it's a pretty good climb.”

Photo by Wanda Simpkins

Homeplace

Photo by Wanda Simpkins

Original Source: see original survey at end

Published Books:

Floyd (Montgomery) County, VA Burks Fork District Volume II Compiled by Phyllis Goad Phillips And Genevieve Cochran Starkey 1^st of 109 Cemeteries pg 1-2. Added with permission of Genevieve Cochran Starkey May 2021.

Head of the River, Rest Vale, Copper Hill Brethren, Wilson’s ~ Cemeteries in Floyd County ~ Work compiled by Billy & Juanita Grice, Salem, VA 1886-1997

Others submitted to original Floyd County, VA News List 1^st maintained by Barb Stanley (1934-2006); compilers will be individually identified.

Find A Grave Name: Lindsay Lester Cemetery; no address or GPS

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

+ indicates on same tombstone

& indicates a relationship

FAG: FAG

[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: 16 graves marked with cinderblocks

All Photo by Wanda Simpkins (date not given)

NAME

Original survey

BIRTH

DEATH

MARKER NOTES

ANNOTATIONS

Duncan, Christley

yes

28 Oct 1901

07 Jan 1937

Christley Duncan, s/o William Calloway “Cal” & 2nd wife Julia Ann (Hylton) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_GeorgeR_Elizabeth]

m. 1924 Floyd

Evie Alma Duncan, d/o William Althaway & Dora Alice (Lester) Duncan. [Duncan_GeorgeR_Elizabeth] Evie m. 2^nd 1947 Floyd, James Jethro Shelton, b. Carroll, s/o Frank & Sarah V. (Simpkins) Shelton.

Christley’s obit - can’t find

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Monday, January 18, 1999

Duncan, Dora A. Lester

yes

27 Feb 1880

11 Jan 1923

Wife of

William A. Duncan

nee Dora Alice Lester, d/o Albert Augustus & 1st wife Mary Ann (Reed) Lester. [Death Cert] [Obit – can’t find] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

m. 1901 Floyd

William Althaway Duncan, 1872-1944, s/o Beauford & Sarah Elizabeth (Simmons) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_GeorgeR_Elizabeth] William m. 2^nd can’t find, Mattie Marshall, 1889-1954, d/o William Ennis & 1^st wife Susan (Smith) Marshall. [no file]

[Obit – can’t find]

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Saturday, July 01, 1944

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Sunday, July 02, 1944

Duncan, Eliza L.

yes

19 Jun 1868

16 Apr 1895

Eliza L. Duncan, d/o unknown. Not in George R. Duncan file – no clear connection to Duncan’s in this cemetery. [Death not recorded in 1895 Floyd Co., VA Death Register]

Duncan, Esker Otis

yes

24 Sep 1925

08 Jan 1927

Esker Otis Duncan, s/o Christley & Evie Alma (Duncan) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Obit – can’t find] [Duncan_GeorgeR_Elizabeth]

Duncan, Howard Taft

yes

27 Jul 1908

18 Mar 1975

Howard Taft Duncan, s/o William Athaway & 1^st wife Dora Alice (Lester) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_GeorgeR_Elizabeth]

1^st m. 1929 Floyd, div. 1952 Montgomery, nee Ola Ida Phillips, 1906-1992, d/o Andrew Curtis & Leander May “Lena” (Duncan) Phillips. [Death Cert] [Phillips_RobertWSr_2wives] Ola m. 2^nd 1966 Radford, Squire Emory Harris, 1900-1974, s/o John Thomas & Alice (Reed) Harris. [Death Cert] [Harris_Thomas_Elizabeth]

2^nd m. 1973 Christiansburg, Rozella Elizabeth “Rosie” Bishop nee Thompson, 1921-1983, d/o Fuller Lloyd & Liza Ann (Gillenwater) Thompson. [Death Cert] [Thompson_Loyd_Nancy] Rosie 1^st m. 1935 Radford, John William Bishop, d. 1946, s/o George Washington & Elizabeth E. (Underwood) Bishop. [Bishop_Jacob_Katherine_mcva]

The World-News

Roanoke, Virginia Wednesday, March 19, 1975

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Sunday, July 24, 1983

Lester, Albert

yes

27 Apr 1857

06 Sep 1915

aka Albert Augustus Lester, s/o Lindsay Johnson & Caroline (Beldon) Lester. [Death Cert] [Obit – can’t find] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

1^st m. 1879 Floyd, nee Mary Ann Reed, 1860-1899, d/o Madison D. & Elizabeth (Pratt) Reed. [1999 Death Cert – n/a] [Reed_William_Sarah]

2^nd m. 1901 Floyd, nee Mary Quesenberry, 1856-1946, d/o John & Elizabeth (Wade) Quesenberry. [Death Cert] [Quesenberry_John_Nancy] Mary m. 2^nd 1924 Floyd, Elijah Nester, b. Carroll, s/o John & Susan (Largen) Nester of Carroll Co., VA. [no file]

Lester, Amon G.

Lester, Emmazettie

yes

21 Nov 1866

03 Mar 1871

18 Feb 1944

16 Jun 1965

aka Amon Gideon Lester, s/o William M. Harrison “Harrison” & Sarah Armedillia (Reed) Lester. [Death Cert] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

1^st m. 1888 Floyd, Lena Arnetha "Linnia" Duncan, d. 1891, d/o Crockett & Ann (Ward) Duncan. [1891 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [Duncan_Sarah_ThomasC]

2^nd m. 1895 Floyd, Margaret Emmazettia Burnett, d/o Josiah D. & Elizabeth (Duncan) Burnett. [Death Cert] [Burnett_Josiah_Jemimah]

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Sunday, February 20, 1944

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Thursday, June 17, 1965

Lester, Caroline

yes

08 Feb 1815

01 Jun 1880

nee Caroline Beldon, d/o John & Hannah (unknown) Beldon. [1880 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [Beldon_Hannah_John]

m. 1838 Floyd

Lindsey Johnson Lester, s/o James T. & Cloah "Cloey" (Wilson) Lester Sr. [1898 Floyd Co., VA Death Register – n/a] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

Lester, Clara Arrintha

yes

16 Jul 1895

28 Feb 1896

Clara Arrithia Lester, d/o Enoch Levi & Arquilla (Reed) Lester. [1896 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

Lester, Denton Woody

yes

11 May 1899

1 May 1899

Denton Woody Lester, s/o unknown. [1899 Floyd Co., VA Death Register – n/a]

Lester, Enoch Levi

yes

05 Jul 1868

27 Sep 1916

Enoch Levi Lester, s/o William M. Harrison “Harrison” & Sarah Armedillia (Reed) Lester. [Death Cert] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

m. 1888 Floyd

nee Araquilla Reed, 1869-1948, d/o Harrison D. & Sarah Frances (Radford) Reed. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [Reed_Emory_Miriam] Araquilla m. 2^nd 1926 Floyd, John Letcher Meredith, s/o Bradley & Mary (Wood) Meredith. [no file] John 1st m. 1881 Floyd, Martha Ann Sutphin, d/o Riley S. & 1st wife Mary (Houchins) Sutphin. [Sutphin_RileyS_2wives]

Lester, Gilbert Junior

yes

02 Jul 1933

19 Jan 1972

Gilbert Junior Lester, never married s/o Gilbert Joesour & Meda L. (Weeks) Lester. [Death Cert] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Friday, January 21, 1972

Lester, Gilbert Joesour

yes

21 Oct 1901

05 Jan 1946

Gilbert Joesour Lester, s/o Amon Gideon Lester & 2nd wife Margaret Emmazetta (Burnett) Lester. [Death Cert] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

m. 1929 Floyd

nee Media Lucy Weeks, 1908-1949, d/o Fort Monroe & Matilda May C. (Lester) Weeks. [Death Cert] [Weeks_George_Nancy] Media m. 2^nd 1948, Posey Emmett Mitchell, s/o John Oliver & Sarah Jane (Phillips) Mitchell of Carroll Co., VA. [no file]

src: FAG; added by Researching Mar 2018

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia Tuesday, April 19, 1949

Lester, Infant Son

yes

15 Jun 1889

16 Jun 1889

Infant Son of

Amon G. & Linnia Lester

Infant s/o Amon Gideon & Lena Arnetha "Linnia" (Duncan) Lester. [Death not recorded in any Floyd Co., VA Death Registers] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

Lester, Lindsey

yes

14 Apr 1817

21 Jul 1898

aka Lindsey Johnson Lester, s/o James T. Sr & Cloah "Cloey" (Wilson) Lester. [1898 Floyd Co., VA Death Register – n/a] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

m. 1838 Floyd

nee Caroline Beldon, d/o John & Hannah (unknown) Beldon. [1880 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [Beldon_Hannah_John]

Lester, Lizzie F.

yes

23 Jun 1895

20 Apr 1896

Lizzie F. Lester, d/o unknown. [Death not recorded in 1896 Floyd Co., VA Death Register]

Lester, Luanna D.

yes

07 Nov 1871

05 Apr 1896

Luanna Demarica Lester, d/o Enoch Levi & Araquilla (Reed) Lester. [1896 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

Lester, Mary A.

yes

05 Sep 1860

24 Jul 1899

nee Mary Ann Reed, 1860-1899, d/o Madison D. & Elizabeth (Pratt) Reed. [1899 Floyd Co., VA Death Register – n/a] [Reed_William_Sarah]

m. 1879 Floyd

Albert Augustus Lester, s/o Lindsay Johnson & Caroline (Beldon) Lester. [Death Cert] [Obit – can’t find] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline] Albert m. 2^nd 1901 Floyd, nee Mary Quesenberry, 1856-1946, d/o John & Elizabeth (Wade) Quesenberry. [Death Cert] [Quesenberry_John_Nancy] Mary m. 2^nd 1924 Floyd, Elijah Nester, b. Carroll, s/o John & Susan (Largen) Nester of Carroll Co., VA. [no file]

Lester, Sarah Armadilla

yes

29 Jun 1889

04 Aug 1896

Sarah Armadilla Lester, d/o Enoch Levi & Arquilla (Reed) Lester. [1896 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

Lester, W. M. Harrison

Lester, Sarah A. Reed

yes

18 Aug 1841

03 Dec 1835

09 Jun 1906

09 Mar 1915

William M. Harrison “Harrison” Lester, s/o Lindsay Johnson & Caroline (Beldon) Lester. [1906 VA Death Cert – n/a] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

m. 1865 Floyd

nee Sarah Armedillia Reed, d/o Griffith E. & Olive (Reed) Reed. [Death Cert] [Obit – can’t find] [Reed_Griffith_Olive]

Lester, Tibitha C

yes

15 Feb 1870

17 Feb 1935

aka Tibitha Cumi Lester, single d/o William M. Harrison & Sarah Armedillia (Reed) Lester. [Death Cert] [obit can’t find] [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

No photo; FAG; Obit

Roop, Curtis Lloyd Sr

23 Aug 1932

22 Jan 2018

Curtis Lloyd Roop, b. Montgomery, s/o Roy George Hamilton & Stella Adaline (Akers) Roop. [no file]

m. 1955 Floyd

Lois Marie Lester, b. Floyd, d/o Paul Gideon & Mary Ellen (Spence) Lester. [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

ROOP SR., Curtis Lloyd August 23, 1932 - January 22, 2018

Curtis Lloyd Roop Sr. of Wangle Junction, Floyd County passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 22, 2018. Curtis was born August 23, 1932 to the late Roy G. and Stella Akers Roop. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Carlene and Herbert Hollandsworth; brother, Carl "Shorty" Roop; and infant brother, Clinton. Curtis proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. After being employed by Roanoke Electric Steel for 33 years, Curtis retired to his farm. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois Lester Roop; daughter, Wanda Martin; son, Lloyd Roop and his wife, Cindy; three grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Alexis (Sam) Groseclose, Holly (Mikey) Perdue, and Matthew Roop; four sisters, Cleo (Kelly) Cox, Claudine (Floyd) Pitts, Christine (Mike) McClaugherty, Cherrie (J.R.) Keen; two brothers, Cecil (Judy) Roop, Carmon (Anna Mae) Roop; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Corrine and Harlan Goad and Shirley Roop; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment in the Lindsey Lester Cemetery to follow with Military Rites by VFW Post 1184 and the Army National Guard. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Maberry Funeral Home.

src: FAG