St. Matthew Cemetery – Dobbins Hollow Rd (SR 617), Floyd Co., VA.

Aka Laurel Ridge Cemetery

37.0204300, -80.3709800

Original Source: Nancy Bishop photographed a part of this cemetery in 2008.

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

Find A Grave Name:

Annotations – added May 2021 by Barb Camery Reininger

Annotations in Red – correction to original text by Barb Camery Reininger

+ indicates on same tombstone

& indicates a relationship

Notes: Full dates from other sources.

Photo

NAME

X = Original survey

BIRTH

DEATH

MARKER NOTES

ANNOTATIONS

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes Sep 1913)

Alderman, Arnold Lee

+

Alderman, Muriel Goad

07 Jan 1935

 

08 May 1933

14 Nov 2006

 

14 Nov 2006

m. Sep 25, 1954

Arnold Lee Alderman, s/o Robert Lee & Pearl (Smith) Alderman. [Alderman_John_2wives]

m. 1954 Nansemond

nee Muriel Lillian Goad, d/o Talmadge & Latha Mae (Bolt) Goad. [no file]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Checkmate Aug 2021)

Alderman, Larry J.

07 Nov 1964

28 Nov 2020

 

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jun 1913)

Alls, Byron Plane

+

Alls, Geneva Hipes

18 Oct 1910

 

04 May 1911

27 Dec 1995

 

29 Dec 1995

 

Byron Plane Alls, d/o David Plane & Ammie Florence (Smith) Alls. [no file]

m.

nee Geneva Alice Hipes, d/o unknown. [no file]

 

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jun 1913)

Alls, James S. “Tim”

21 Dec 1934

13 Sep 1984

 

aka James Sessler “Tim” Alls, never married s/o Byron Plane & Geneva Alice (Hipes) Alls. [no file]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jun 1913)

Alls, Roy Johnson “R. J.”

26 Sep 1955

15 Nov 2002

 

[no file]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jun 1913)

Argabright, H. Fowler

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Argabright, Dollie M.

14 Aug 1893

 

09 Feb 1905

03 Apr 1959

 

31 Mar 1928

 

aka Horace Fowler Argabright, s/o William Riley & Henrietta J. (Alley) Argabright. [DeathCert] [Argabright_Leah]

m. 1924 Montgomery

Dollie May Sowers, d/o William Floyd & Minnesota “Minnie Soda” (Keith) Sowers. [DeathCert] DOB differs from headstone. [Sowers_David_Margaret]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jun 1913)

Argabright, Henrietta J.

20 Jun 1850

26 Feb 1902

w/o W. R. Argabright

nee Henrietta J. Alley, d/o James Gordon & 1st wife Nancy (Cox) Alley. [Alley_Other_fcva]

m. 1878 Floyd

William Riley Argabright, 1858-1933, s/o Leah Ann Argabright. [DeathCert] [Argabright_Leah]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jun 1913)

Argabright, W. R.

02 Aug 1858

04 Aug 1933

 

aka William Riley Argabright, s/o Leah Ann Argabright. [DeathCert] [Argabright_Leah]

m. 1878 Floyd

Henrietta J. Alley, d/o James Gordon & 1st wife Nancy (Cox) Alley. [Alley_Other_fcva]

No photo but very recent death

Basham, Rose Epperly

11 Jun 1948

01 Sep 2021

 

nee Rose Ellen Epperly, d/o Winston Randolph & Mary (Basham) Epperly. [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1967 Wytheville – registered Floyd

James Alton “Jim” Basham, s/o Ernest Grant & Ada Marie (Dobbins) Basham. [Basham_JohnF_2wives]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X B., M.A.W.

 

 

 

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bishop, Allene Sowers

20 Jun 1874

09 Sep 1938

w/o W. Kyle Bishop

nee Allene Lydia Sowers, d/o George Washington or Wesley & Elizabeth (Mitchell) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1898 unknown location

aka William Kyle Bishop, s/o John Wilson & Isabell (Boothe) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bishop, Charlie P.

14 Jul 1880

22 May 1915

 

aka Charles Purse Bishop, s/o John Wilson & Isabell (Boothe) Bishop. [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

m. 1903 Montgomery

nee Ora Malinda Duncan, d/o William Rueben & 1st wife Malinda (Pharis) Duncan.

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bishop, Isabell

19 Dec 1854

20 Jan 1925

 

nee Isabell Boothe, d/o James & Catherine (Lester) Boothe. [DeathCert] [Booth_James_Catherine]

m. 1877 Floyd

John Wilson Bishop, s/o Obediah & Sarah Catherine (Lucas) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bishop, John W.

12 Jan 1851

09 Feb 1918

 

aka John Wilson Bishop, s/o Obediah & Sarah Catherine (Lucas) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

m. 1877 Floyd

nee Isabell Boothe, d/o James & Catherine (Lester) Boothe. [DeathCert] [Booth_James_Catherine]

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bishop, Raymond C.

03 Nov 1908

31 Apr 1924

s/o C. P. & Ora Bishop

aka Raymond Charles Bishop, s/o Charles Purse & Ora Malinda (Duncan) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bishop, W. K.

28 May 1876

12 Feb 1926

 

aka William Kyle Bishop, s/o John Wilson & Isabell (Boothe) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

m. 1898 unknown location

nee Allene Sowers, d/o George Washington or Wesley & Elizabeth (Mitchell) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

X Boothe, Ernest D.

+

X Boothe, Ann Sowers

12 Mar 1932

 

05 Mar 1932

25 Jan 1997

 

12 Jul 2012

 

aka Ernest Draper Boothe, s/o Roseanna Mandy (Dickerson) Boothe Alderman.  

m.

nee Elizabeth Ann Sowers, d/o unknown.

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Boothe, Ernie Duane

23 Oct 1966

16 Nov 2003

 

s/o Ernest Draper & Elizabeth Ann (Sowers) Boothe.

m. 2003 Montgomery

Vickie Lynn Minnick

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Alma E.

25 Jul 1877

13 Jul 1964

 

nee Elizabeth Alma Jane Epperly, d/o John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1898 Floyd

Francis Marion Bower, s/o Thomas F. & Martha Ann (Williams) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, C. Ronceverte

+

X Bower, Mary Frances

15 Nov 1908

 

17 Dec 1921

27 Oct 1976

 

23 Feb 1992

 

aka Charles Ronceverte Bower, s/o Moses Lemon & Dora Ella (Epperly) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1939 Floyd

Mary Frances Bishop, d/o James Alvis & Mamie Isabel (Reed) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Curtis L.

02 Feb 1919

20 Apr 1919

s/o Harlie & Lizzie Bower

Curtis Leonard Bower, s/o Harley Deskin & Lizzie Ellen (Lane) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jun 2013)

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Dorsey Junior

+

X Bower, Esther C.

28 Feb 1913

 

28 Jul 1912

29 Jun 2006

 

07 May 1992

S SGT US ARMY

WORLD WAR II

m. Apr 28, 1934

Dorsey Junior Bower, s/o Moses Lemon & Dora Ella (Epperly) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1934 Floyd

nee Esther Ann Chafin, d/o Guilford Letcher & Lillie Luemma (Epperly) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

 

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Florence Lester

1881

1909

 

nee Rosella Florence Lester, d/o Gilford Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Bishop) Lester of Montgomery Co., VA. [1897 – 1911 Death Register not available as not required to report] [no file]

m. 1901 Montgomery as 1st wife of

Thomas Jackson Bower, Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Francis M.

06 Jun 1873

13 Feb 1942

 

Francis Marion Bower, s/o Thomas F. & Martha Ann (Williams) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1898 Floyd

nee Elizabeth Alma Jane Epperly, d/o John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Harlie D.

19 Nov 1898

20 Jul 1951

 

Harlie Deskin Bower, s/o Francis Marion & Elizabeth Alma Jane (Epperly) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1917 Floyd

nee Lizzie Ellen Lane, b. 12-20-1899 Floyd, d/o George William & Ufamey Norfia "Noffie" (Dulaney) Lane. [Lane]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Hattie Otey

28 Sep 1878

19 Feb 1939

 

nee Hattie Belle Otey, d/o Joshua Wesley & Sarah Ann (Showalter) Otey. [d.  McDowell Co., WVA – link not working] [Otey_Jonathan_2wives]

m. 1900 Floyd

John William Bower, s/o Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, J. Marvin

+

X Bower, Mary U.

17 Dec 1909

 

20 Sep 1921

07 Dec 1996

 

19 Nov 2018

 

aka James Marvin Bower, s/o s/o Moses Lemon & Dora (Epperly) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1939 Alleghany Co., NC

nee Mary Edna Underwood, d/o Alsaberry & Laura B. (Huff) Underwood. [Underwood_Samuel_Docia_fcva]

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, John William

20 Nov 1877

03 Nov 1957

 

John William Bower, s/o Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [DeathCert] DeathCert’s mother is wrong. Rosa was Samuel’s 2nd wife m. 1904. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1900 Floyd

nee Hattie Belle Otey, d/o Joshua Wesley & Sarah Ann (Showalter) Otey. [d.  McDowell Co., WVA – link not working] [Otey_Jonathan_2wives]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Lewis Eli

+

X Bower, Maude Sumpter

27 Sep 1885

 

28 Jun 1888

27 Jun 1962

 

01 Jun 1963

 

Lewis Eli Bower, s/o Thomas F. & Martha Ann (Williams) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1911 Floyd

nee Maude Melissa Sumpter, d/o Joseph Andrew & Mary Susan “Mollie” (Alley) Sumpter. [DeathCert] [Sumpter_Asa_Jemima]

(src Find A Grave; photo by bower-va-genealogy)

Bower, Lewis Hubert

01 Jan 1893

03 Apr 1975

 

single s/o Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Bower, Martha A. Williams

12 May 1842

06 Jun 1911

w/o T. F. Bower

Martha Ann Williams, d/o Eli M. & Mary Elizabeth (Holland or Martin) Williams. [Williams_Eli_Mary]

m. 1869 Floyd

Thomas Frances Bower, 1848-1921s/o Lewis & Nancy (Bowman) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Moses L.

+

X Bower, Dora E.

18 Aug 1883

 

07 Dec 1888

18 Jul 1957

 

28 Mar 1966

 

aka Moses Lemon Bower, s/o Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1907 Floyd

Dora Epperly, d/o James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Bower, Ocie A. Jennings

22 Mar 1894

01 Feb 1920

 

nee Ocie Annie Jennings, d/o Mary E. or May E. Jennings. [DeathCert]

m. 1909 Montgomery as 2nd wife of

Thomas Jackson Bower, 1879-1955, s/o Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy] He’ll m. 2nd Ruth Elizabeth Farmer 1922 Montgomery

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Checkmate Aug 2021)

Bower, Paul Hayden

17 Sep 1943

22 Nov 2020

 

Paul Hayden Bower, s/o Dorsey Junior & Esther Ann (Chafin) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

 

 

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

Bower, Susan Elaine

16 Jul 1946

05 Jul 2013

 

Susan Elaine Bower, s/o Dorsey Junior & Esther Ann (Chafin) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Bower, Thelma V.

23 Apr 1910

21 Jan 1994

 

aka Thelma Vernetta Bower, d/o John William & Hattie Belle (Otey) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by va-bower-genealogy Jun 2011)

Bower, Thomas F.

09 Oct 1848

09 Mar 1921

 

aka Thomas Francis Bower, s/o Lewis & Nancy (Bowman) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

m. 1869 Floyd

nee Martha Ann Williams, 1841-1911, d/o Eli M. & Mary Elizabeth (Holland or Martin) Williams. [Williams_Eli_Mary]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Breeding, Helen Edwards Naff

02 Dec 1922

04 Oct 2009

 

nee Helen Irene Edwards, d/o George Bunion & 2nd wife Cliffie Ola (Bishop) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

1st m. 1942 Montgomery

James Tazewell “J.T.” Naff, s/o Archie Preston & 1st wife Clara Ellen (McNiel) Naff. [Naff_Daniel_Lydia]

2nd m. 1978 Montgomery.

Rev. Tom Gordon Breeding, s/o Frank & Rosa (Stinson) Breeding. [no file]

 

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Charles O.

+

Chafin, Alma E.

29 Feb 1879

 

07 Oct 1880

23 Oct 1964

 

08 Dec 1914

 

aka Charles Obed Chafin, s/o James Floyd & Mary Jane (Bishop) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

m. 1899 Montgomery

nee Alma Elizabeth Edwards, d/o John Clayborn & Sarah Jane "Sallie" (Epperly) Edwards. [DeathCert]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Gilbert L.

+

Chafin, Susie C.

09 Oct 1869

 

13 Apr 1874

06 Aug 1956

 

04 Apr 1941

 

aka Gilbert Lee Chafin, s/o James Floyd & Mary Jane (Bishop) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

m. 1891 Montgomery

nee Susan C. “Susie” Mills, d/o Sylvester Wesley & Peradine (Roop) Mills. [DeathCert] [Mills_Sylvester_Peradine]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, G. Letcher

+

Chafin, Lillie L.

22 Feb 1871

 

13 Mar 1875

20 Aug 1947

 

14 Jun 1951

 

aka Gilford Letcher Chafin, s/o James Floyd & Mary Jane (Bishop) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

m. 1892 Floyd

nee Lillie Luemma Epperly, d/o James H. & 2nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, J. O.

5 Sep 1898

22 Aug 1929

 

aka James Olva Chafin, s/o Gilford Letcher & Lillie Luemma (Epperly) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

m. 1924 Fayette Co., WVA

Violet Thompson, d/o Walter Grey & Cynthia Adaline (Wriston) Thompson. [no file]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Joseph Ray

29 Oct 1915

12 Feb 1920

 

s/o Lonnie Oker & Myrtle Emma (Sumpter) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Mary Ella

07 May 1895

10 Jan 1973

 

single d/o Gilford Letcher & Lillie Luemma (Epperly) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Myrtle E.

12 Oct 1892

06 Feb 1920

 

nee Myrtle Emma Sumpter, d/o Joseph Andrew & Mary Susan “Mollie” (Alley) Sumpter. [DeathCert] [Sumpter_Asa_Jemima]

m. 1912 Floyd as 1st wife of

Lonnie Oker Chafin, s/o Gilbert Lee & Susan C. “Susie” (Mills) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah] He’ll m. 2nd Elsie Gay Eastwood. [no file]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Randolph Lee

16 Oct 1918

03 Feb 1920

 

born & died as Rudolph Lee Chafin, s/o Lonnie Oker & Myrtle Emma (Sumpter) Chafin. Birth date also differs in death record. [DeathCert]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Roberta H

03 Mar 1941

07 Jan 1972

w/o Donald G. Chafin

nee Roberta unknown, died in OSU Medical Ctr, Franklin Co., OH.

m.

Donald Gray Chafin, s/o Shirley Belford Chafin. & Freda Woodson (Bower) Chafin. [Chafin_John_Sarah] He’ll m. 2nd Jane Lee Joris. [no file]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Chafin, Shirley B.

+

Chafin, Freda Bower

11 Oct 1905

 

22 Jul 1905

07 Dec 1985

 

24 Apr 1990

 

aka Shirley Belford Chafin, s/o Gilbert Lee & Susie C. (Mills) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

m. 1926 Montgomery

nee Freda Woodson Bower, d/o Samuel Evans & 2nd wife Sarah Rosabell “Rosa” (Conner) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Dulaney, Scotty Lee

01 Jun 1971

22 Jan 1995

 

Scotty Lee Dulaney, s/o Roger Lee & 1st wife Sandra Kay (Bower) Dulaney. Roger s/o Draper & 2nd wife Margie Avis (Duncan) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

m. 1992 Floyd

August Shadea Lester, d/o James Kenneth & 1st wife Dorothy Anne (Meredith) Lester. James s/o John Davis & Cora Lee (Duncan) Lester. [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Earles, Donald Rudolph

09 Sep 1931

09 Sep 1931

s/o Mr. & Mrs. M. R. Earles.

s/o Marvin Rudolph & 1st wife Nellie (Bower) Earles. [Earles_Frances]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Earles, Elvin C.

+

Earles, June S.

17 Sep 1905

 

02 Jul 1911

09 May 1979

 

22 Sep 2011

 

aka Elvin Clive Earles s/o Erasmus Clinton & Mary A. Dorris “Mollie” (Simmons) Earles. [DeathCert] [Earles_Frances]

m. 1930 Floyd

nee Juanita June Spangler, d/o Samuel Washington & Hattie Alma (Harman) Spangler. [Spangler_DavidP_2wives]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Earles, E. C.

+

Earles, Mollie D.

15 Jun 1870

 

18 Feb 1880

17 Sep 1934

 

09 May 1953

 

aka Erasmus Clinton Earles, s/o Gordon Cloyd & 2nd wife Permelia H. (Simmons) Earles. [DeathCert] [Earles_Frances]

m. 1904 Floyd

nee Mary A. Dorris “Mollie” Simmons, d/o James A. & 2nd wife Rebecca E. (Chafin) Simmons. [DeathCert] [Simmons_Thomas_Tamer] Mollie will m. 2nd 1939 Montgomery David Thomas Howell, s/o Joseph E. & Mary Frances “Mollie” (Nixon) Howell. [Howell_DavidN_Nancy]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Earles, Marvin R.

+

Earles, Evelyn W.

31 Aug 1909

 

23 Nov 1913

04 Feb 1982

 

13 Oct 1979

 

aka Marvin Rudolph Earles, s/o Erasmus Clinton & Mary A. Dorris “Mollie” (Simmons) Earles. [DeathCert] [Earles_Frances]

1st m. 1928 Montgomery

nee Nellie Catherine Bower, d/o Samuel Evans & 2nd wife Sarah Rosabell “Rosa” (Conner) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy] Marvin & Nellie div. 1949. She m. 2nd Joseph Lonzie Kelley 7-9-1949 PA. Joseph, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph Lee & Virginia R. (Vest (Bell?)) Kelley.

2nd m. 1951 Carroll

Lera Evelyn Sowers, nee Watkins, d/o Samuel Waller & Senora Lula (Graham) Watkins. [DeathCert] [Watkins_Topal_2wives] Lera was 1st m. 1932 Floyd to Maston Harman Sowers, 1906-1946, s/o Noah Waitman & Ida Frances (Naff) Sowers. [Sowers_Margaret_Phillip]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, Alva Lee

23 May 1921

26 Jul 1946

 

Alva Lee Edwards, s/o George Bunion & Cliffie Ola (Bishop) Edwards. [DeathCert] [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

m. 1942 Radford

Kathleen Irene Eanes, d/o Joel Cleveland & Ella Eliza (Wickham) Eanes. [DeathCert] [Eanes_JosephJoel_Elizabeth] Kathleen m. 2nd 1951 Galax Robert Daniel Miller. [no file]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, Alvis Wayne

08 Sep 1946

10 Sep 1946

s/o Alvis & Kathleen Edwards

s/o Alva Lee & Kathleen Irene (Eanes) Edwards

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, Charles H

20 Mar 1907

25 Oct 1985

 

s/o George Bunion & 1st wife Dora Alice (Lester) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, Dora Alice Lester

09 Mar 1887

14 Jun 1913

w/o George Edwards

nee Dora Alice Lester, d/o Guilford Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Bishop) Lester of Montgomery Co., VA. [no file]

m. 1905 Montgomery

George Bunion Edwards, s/o John Clayburn & Sarah Jane “Sallie” (Epperly) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, Gene C.

+

Edwards, Dorothy E.

01 Jun 1939

 

21 Jul 1939

03 Dec 1995

 

 

 

aka Gene Clayburn Edwards, s/o William Taylor & Eulalia (Slusher) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

m. 1958 Blacksburg

Dorothy Lee Epperly, d/o Elbert Brady & Ruth Hazel (Nunley) Epperly. [Epperly_Solomon_Rachel]

Edwards, George B.

+

Edwards, Cliffie B.

27 Jun 1883

 

11 Sep 1894

11 Jun 1964

 

01 Oct 1983

 

aka George Bunion Edwards, s/o John Clayburn & Sarah Jane “Sallie” (Epperly) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

1st m. 1905 Montgomery

nee Dora Alice Lester, 1887-1913, d/o Guilford Dudley & Sarah Ellen (Bishop) Lester of Montgomery Co., VA. [no file]

2nd m. 1915 Floyd

nee Cliffie Ola Bishop, d/o John Wilson & Isabell (Boothe) Bishop. [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, George Junior

+

Edwards, Bettie Loraine Agnew

04 May 1939

 

24 Mar 1934

22 May 2019

 

12 Jul 2013

 

George Junior Edwards, s/o George Bunion & 2nd wife Cliffie Ola (Bishop) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

m.

nee Bettie Loraine Agnew, d/o Wilbert Dexter & Zula (McAlexander) Agnew. [Agnew_Joel_Luvena]

 

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, George L.

04 Dec 1910

19 Aug 1913

s/o George & Dora Edwards

s/o George Bunion Edwards & 1st wife Dora Alice (Lester) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, John C.

+

Edwards, Sallie

15 Nov 1861

 

19 Feb 1858

06 Jan 1937

 

03 Feb 1945

 

aka John Clayborn Edwards, s/o John & Elizabeth (Bradshaw) Edwards. [DeathCert] [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

m. 1879 Floyd [MarCert]

nee Sarah Jane “Sallie” Epperly, d/o James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. [Death Cert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob] Parents differ from marriage cert & death cert

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, Nellie E.

05 Dec 1927

14 Oct 1929

 

aka Nellie Evilen Edwards, d/o George Bunion & Cliffie Ola (Bishop) Edwards. [DeathCert] [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, Payton C.

09 Feb 1913

23 June 1913

 

Death & Birth Certificate read Cornice Vaten/Peyton Edwards s/o Geo. & Cora Lester) Edwards. Same dates except d. June 22, 1913, buried June 23, 1913. [BirthCert] [DeathCert] [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Edwards, W. Taylor

+

Edwards, Eulalia D.

09 Oct 1899

 

12 Feb 1901

28 Dec 1965

 

18 Jul 2000

 

aka William Taylor Edwards, s/o John Clayborn & Sarah Jane “Sallie” (Epperly) Edwards. [DeathCert] [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

m. 1917 Montgomery

nee Eulalia Dessie Slusher, d/o George Augusta & Flora Inez (Roop) Slusher. [Slusher_Elizabeth_JohnB]

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Albert Lee

10 Jan 1864

27 Dec 1952

 

Albert Lee Epperly, s/o James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

1st m. 1885 Floyd

nee Permelia Ida Bell Underwood, d/o Noah B. & 2nd wife Harriet Emma (Nowlin) Underwood. [Underwood_NoahB_2wives]

2nd m. 1889 Floyd

nee Rosetta Ann Sowers, Caleb & Nancy E. “Nannie” (Jenkins) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_Nancy_WilliamE]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Aubrey A.

+

Epperly, Ettie L.

12 Nov 1905

 

18 May 1905

26 Nov 1988

 

18 Nov 1981

 

aka Aubrey Alonza Epperly, s/o John Jacob Astor & Osha Ellen (Otey) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1926

nee Ettie Ellen Lane, d/o Thomas Washington & Anna Maud (Peters) Lane. [DeathCert] [Lane]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

X Epperly, Charles Brainard

+

Epperly, Emma J. Mitchell

1872

 

1874

1943

 

1949

 

Charles Brainard Epperly, s/o James H. & 2nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly. [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1896 Floyd

nee Emma Janette Mitchell, d/o Henry Thomas & Martha J. (Howery) Mitchell. [Mitchell_JohnA_Lydia]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Dennis

+

Epperly, Emmazetta A.

+

Epperly, Emmazetta H.

22 Apr 1855

 

28 Jun 1860

 

01 Oct 1875

11 Aug 1926

 

10 Jun 1899

 

22 Jul 1957

 

Dennis J. Epperly, s/o James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

1st m. 1882 Floyd

nee Emmazetta Alley, d/o James Gordon & 1st wife Nancy (Cox) Alley. [Alley_Other_fcva]

2nd m. 1900 Montgomery

nee Emmazetta Helms, d/o Madison H. & Mary Melissa (Sumpter) Helms. [DeathCert] [Helms_William_2wives]

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Flossie Laurenia

09 Apr 1907

07 Jun 1957

d/o C. B. & Emma J. Epperly

Charles Brainard & Emma Janette (Mitchell) Epperly. [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Infant

10 Mar 1899

11 Mar 1899

 

d/o Dennis J. & 1st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly. [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Jacob A.

09 Jan 1880

18 Feb 1950

 

aka John Jacob Astor Epperly, s/o John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1904 Floyd

nee Osha Ellen Otey, d/o Charles Dexter & 1st wife Cynthia Amanda (Martin) Otey. [DeathCert] [Otey_Jonathan_2wives]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Epperly, Jake Lee

06 Oct 1889

13 Oct 1924

 

aka Jacob Lee Epperly, s/o Dennis J. & 1st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Epperly, J.F.

26 May 1862

22 Jul 1937

 

aka James Floyd Epperly, s/o James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1880 Floyd

nee Mary Ann Mitchell, d/o Henry Thomas & Martha J. (Howery) Mitchell. [DeathCert] [Mitchell_JohnA_Lydia]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Laura Mae

02 Feb 1901

25 Jan 1905

 

d/o Dennis J. & 2nd wife Emmazetta (Helms) Epperly. [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Osha E.

11 Aug 1887

07 Nov 1970

 

nee Osha Ellen Otey, d/o Charles Dexter & 1st wife Cynthia Amanda (Martin) Otey. [DeathCert] [Otey_Jonathan_2wives]

m. 1904 Floyd

John Jacob Astor Epperly, s/o John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Mar 2014)

Epperly, Rosetta Sowers

15 May 1870

10 Apr 1943

 

nee Rosetta Ann Sowers, Caleb & Nancy E. “Nannie” (Jenkins) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_Nancy_WilliamE]

m. 1889 Floyd as 2nd wife of

Albert Lee Epperly, s/o James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Thomas Leonard

+

Epperly, Minnie Shelor

+

Epperly, Windola Sowers

19 Oct 1890

 

04 Mar 1879

 

20 Jun 1892

06 Oct 1975

 

01 Apr 1955

 

22 Apr 1919

 

Thomas Leonard Epperly, s/o James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

1st m. 1915 Floyd

nee Windola L. Sowers, d/o David Wigington & Elizabeth Edith (Sowers) Sowers. [DeathCert – can’t find] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

2nd m. 1924 Montgomery

Minnie Shelor, d/o William T. & Amanda D. (Dobbins) Shelor. [DeathCert] [Shelor_Jacob_Anna]

3rd m. 1957 Montgomery

Minnie Florence Wilson, nee Light, d/o William Lawson & Julina Prudence (Conner) Light. [DeathCert] [Light_HenryWSr_Nancy]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Epperly, Thurman H.

05 Aug 1905

27 Jul 1912

s/o Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Epperly

aka Thurman Hendricks Epperly, s/o Albert Lee & 2nd wife Rosetta Ann (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photos added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Trigg M.

1892

1950

 

aka Trigg Mosby Epperly, s/o Dennis J. & 1st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly. [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m.

Velva S. Good. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photos added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Viola Loretta

01 Mar 1914

20 Sep 1990

 

d/o Albert Lee & 2nd wife Rosetta Ann (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Willie Lee

+

Epperly, Hazel Bower

13 Sep 1902

 

08 Nov 1907

18 Oct 1990

 

26 Mar 2000

 

Willie Lee Epperly, s/o Albert Lee & 2nd wife Rosetta Ann (Sowers) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. abt 1926

nee Nancy Hazel Bower, Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Epperly, W. R. “Buck”

+

Epperly, Mary Basham

21 Oct 1916

 

12 Jul 1918

3 May 1995

 

18 Sep 2012

m. Nov 8, 1947

aka Winston Randolph “Buck” Epperly, s/o Albert Lee & 2nd wife Rosetta Ann (Sowers) Epperly. [Obit – can’t find]  [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1947 Floyd (registered Montgomery)

nee Mary Elizabeth Basham, d/o Brainard Hayden & Olivia (Stewart) Basham. [Basham_Nathaniel_Ellen]

 

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Thursday, September 20, 2012

Mary Basham Epperly, 94, of Floyd, went to her Heavenly home on the morning of Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
She loved spending time in her flower gardens, doing embroidery work, working puzzles, and making many treasured memories with her family and friends. She was a member of Camp Bethel United Methodist Church for 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Winston R. "Buck" Epperly; father, B.H. Basham; mother, Olivia S. Basham; brothers, Earl Basham and Gene Basham; and sisters, Katherine Link, Minnie Light, Thelma Charlton, and Beulah Brammer.

She is survived by the light of her life, her great-grandson, James M. "Jamie" Belcher. Her children, Rose E. Basham and husband, James A. "Jim" Basham, H. Randolph "Randy" Epperly and fiancee, Lori Kaluska, all of Floyd; grandchildren, Kesha B. Belcher and husband, Jonathan W. "John" Belcher, of Floyd, Kelly J. Epperly and fiance, Brantley T. Walden, of Christiansburg, and Travis W. Epperly, of Floyd; cousin, Marshall Basham, of Chattaroy, W.Va.; sister-in- law, Lois M. Basham, of Christiansburg; numerous nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Carolyn Troutt, Peggy B. Beran, and Jonathan J. "JJ" Guthrie, all of Floyd, and Jimmy Childress, of San Francisco, Calif. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2012, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at St. Matthews Cemetery. Pastor Darlene Marshall will officiate. Flowers are appreciated or make donations to Carilion Hospice or Camp Bethel United Methodist Church.

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Epperly, Zetta Almeda

09 Feb 1893

05 Aug 1958

 

Zetta Almeda “Meda” Epperly, single d/o Dennis J. & 1st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

Ferris, Arrannie M. I.

30 Mar 1881

26 Jun 1904

 

nee Arrannie M. I. Lester, d/o Charles M. & Roena (Simmons) Lester. [1897 – 1911 Death Register not available as not required to report] [Lester_Other_fcva]

m. 1902 Montgomery Co., VA

Sidney Louis Ferris, 1884-1970, s/o Jacob Henry & Penelope C. (Fulcher) Ferris. [no file] Sidney remarries & is buried in WVA.

no marker found

Ferris, Floyd H.

18 Mar 1904

18 Mar 1904

 

s/o Sidney Louis & 1st wife Arrannie M. I. (Lester) Ferris. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Flinchum, Edward C.

08 Oct 1924

26 Nov 1928

 

s/o John Martin & 1st wife Tamer Mandy (Lester) Flinchum. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Flinchum, Everett Rufus

12 Dec 1911

27 Mar 1942

 

Everett Rufus Flinchum, s/o John Martin & 1st wife Tamer Mandy (Lester) Flinchum. [no file]

1st m. Annie Ruth unknown, they divorced 1938. They had no children.

2nd m. 1939 Salem, Nora Elizabeth Farris, d/o Braniard & Betty Terry (McQuire) Farris. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Flinchum, John Martin

15 Mar 1880

08 Mar 1959

 

John Martin Flinchum, s/o William & Elizabeth (Lucas) Flinchum. [DeathCert] [no file]

1st m. 1903 Montgomery, nee Tamer Mandy Lester, d/o Charles M. & Roena (Simmons) Lester. [DeathCert] [Lester_Other_fcva]

2nd m. 1937 Montgomery, Roxie Gertrude Sowers, nee Poff, d/o Robert Hosia & Mellie Virgie (King) Poff. (?file] 1st m. J. Reece Sowers. [Sowers_JohnH_Catherine]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Flinchum, Mosey H.

11 Dec 1906

15 Jun 1907

 

[1897 – 1911 Death Register not available as not required to report]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Flinchum, Tamer Lester

15 Jun 1879

29 Mar 1934

 

nee Tamer Mandy Lester, d/o Charles M. & Roena (Simmons) Lester. [DeathCert] [Lester_Other_fcva]

m. 1903 Montgomery as 2nd wife to

John Martin Flinchum, s/o William & Elizabeth (Lucas) Flinchum. [DeathCert] [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Flinchum, Victor T.

26 Feb 1909

04 Mar 1976

 

aka Victor Thomas Flinchum, s/o John Martin & Tamer Mandy (Lester) Flinchum. [no file]

2nd m. 1936 Roanoke

nee Mamie Elizabeth Hale, d/o Frank & France Alberta (Richardson) Hale. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Flinchum, Wilson A.

15 Mar 1908

15 Mar 1908

 

[1897 – 1911 Death Register not available as not required to report]

marker not found

Goad, Glenwood Porter

03 Sep 1939

02 May 2007

 

Glenwood Porter Goad, s/o Talmadge & 1st wife Latha Mae (Bolt) Goad. [no file]

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Goad, Latha M. Bolt

26 Jul 1901

09 Apr 1994

 

nee Latha M. Bolt, d/o Harrison Ellis & Mary Alice (Largen) Bolt of Carroll Co., VA. [DeathCert – can’t find] [no file]

m. 1931 Carroll as 2nd wife of

Talmadge Goad, s/o Fitzhugh Lee & Alice Nancy (Jackson) Goad. [no file] They divorced in 1956.

 

[src: Find A Grave; photos added by MOW Jul 2013)

Grimes, James L.

+

Grimes, Reva E.

09 Apr 1917

 

1917

25 Apr 1996

 

04 Feb 2004

 

James Leroy Grimes, b. PA, s/o Fred & Elva (Deibler) Grimes. [Obit-can’t find] [no file]

m. unknown

nee Reva Estelle Bower, d/o Moses Lemon & Dora Ella (Epperly) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy] I believe she was 1st m. & divorced in 1955 from Donald B. Byers.

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Hawley, Calvin L.

+

Hawley, Helen M.

07 Sep 1949

 

15 Dec 1952

 

 

17 Nov 2017

 

aka Calvin Lee Hawley, s/o Ralph Gordon & Iva Merle (Vest) Hawley. [Hawley_Boyd_Susan]

m. 1972 Pilot

nee Helen Sue McAlexander, d/o Archie Washington & Lena Pearl (Martin) McAlexander [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Hawley, Ralph Gordon

+

Hawley, Iva Merle

23 May 1916

 

18 Oct 1918

12 Oct 1989

 

16 Aug 1988

 

Ralph Gordon Hawley, s/o Rome Gilford & Eliza Cornelia (Howery) Hawley. [DeathCert] [Hawley_Boyd_Susan]

m. 1943 Radford (registered Floyd)

nee Iva Merle Vest, d/o Castillo Banks & Alma Elizabeth (Board) Vest. [DeathCert] [Vest_Samuel_Sarah]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Iddings, Infant

no date

no date

infant of O. C. & Willie Iddings

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Jones, Costly C.

+

Jones, Mary E.

19 Nov 1886

 

30 Oct 1896

14 Dec 1968

 

20 Jun 1966

 

aka Costly Crosby Jones, s/o Robert H. & Susanna Savanah J. (Sowers) Jones. [DeathCert] YOB differ in DC.[Jones_Costillo_Cynthia]

+

nee Mary Ella Epperly, d/o Charles Brainard & Emma Janette (Mitchell) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Checkmate Aug 2021)

Keith, Willie Leon

+

Keith, Ellen R.

02 Sep 1952

 

06 Mar 1961

18 Sep 2016

 

 

 

Willie Leon Keith, s/o Wilbur George & Ruth Elizabeth (Sowers) Keith. [Obit – can’t find]

1st m. 1971 Sparta, NC & divorced from Barbara Ann Cressell

2nd m. 1974 Floyd Sherry Deree Nichols

3rd m. 1987 Ellen R. unknown

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Kelley, Joseph Lonzie Jr

+

Kelley, Nellie B.

1905

 

1909

04 Nov 1995

 

2002

 

Joseph Lonzie Jr Kelley, s/o Joseph Lee & Virginia Bell (Vest) Kelley. [Kelly_JamesL_2wives]

1st m. 1929 Bristol, TN & d. 1935 Mabel P. unknown

2nd m. 1940 Staunton Mabel Virginia Phillippi. [no file]

3rd m. 1949 PA Nellie Catherine Earles, nee Bower, d/o Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angi Weast Shepherd Apr 2014)

Lancaster, Infant Son

05 Nov 1960

05 Nov 1960

s/o Eddie & Lois Lancaster

[DeathCert – can’t find] parents POSSIBLY Edward Earnest & Lois Geraldine (All) Lancaster married 1958 Riner.

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angi Weast Shepherd Apr 2014)

Lane, Thomas Washington

+

Lane, Annie Maud Peters

11 Apr 1877

 

01 Oct 1880

02 Apr 1952

 

02 Nov 1965

 

Thomas Washington Lane, s/o John Robert Sr & Malinda Ellen (Weeks) Lane. [DeathCert] [Lane]

m. 1899 Floyd

nee Anna Maud “Annie” Peters, d/o James Buchannan & Miriam Ellen (Duncan) Peters. [DeathCert]  [Peters_WmWillis_Ruth]

Marker not found

Lester, Guilford Dudley

25 Feb 1853

1897

 

probable s/o John Floyd & Susan (Chafin) Lester of Montgomery Co., VA. [1897 – 1911 Death Register not available as not required to report] [no file]

m. 1871 Montgomery

nee Sarah Ellen Bishop, d/o Obediah & Catherine (Lucas) Bishop. [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Lester, Roy V.

26 May 1907

03 Sep 1924

s/o P. L. & A. E. Lester.

aka Roy Virgil Lester, s/o Posey Leander & Addie Ellen (Edwards) Lester. [DeathCert] Posey s/o Harvey Lee & Elizabeth Catherine (Bishop) Lester. Harvey Lee, s/o John Floyd & Susan (Chafin) Lester of Montgomery Co., VA. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photos added by MOW Jul 2013)

Light, Ronald Kay

+

Light, Julia W.

20 Sep 1945

 

29 Mar 1943

21 Oct 1901

 

17 Oct 2009

 

Ronald Kay Light, s/o Forest Alden & Mildred Lee (Dobbins) Light. [Light_HenryWSr_Nancy]

m. 1972 Belsprings, VA

nee Julia Fay  Webb, d/o Perry Mack & Mabel Elizabeth (Harper) Webb. [no file]

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Twags Oct 2019)

Lindsey, Janice D.

19 Sep 1933

22 Sep 2014

 

nee Janice Daria Earles, d/o Marvin Rudolph & 1st wife Nellie Catherine (Bower) Earles. [Earles_Frances]

m. & divorced from Herbert H. Lindsey.

 

Marker not found

Madison, Elijah

30 Jun 1871

04 Jul 1948

 

can’t id

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

McDaniel, Winne E.

04 Oct 1917

17 Feb 1923

 

aka Winnie Edna McDaniel, d/o John J. & Rosetta A. (Lester) McDaniel.

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Meredith, Arnold R.

10 Aug 1922

02 May 1968

Virginia

SGT CO K 28 INFANTRY

WORLD WAR II

aka Arnold Reginald Meredith, s/o Ernest & Gladys (Bishop) Meredith. [DeathCert] [no file]

m. 1958 Montgomery

Willie Mae Williams, nee Duncan, d/o William Cyrus “Sarge” & Martha Elizabeth (Trail) Duncan. [DeathCert] [Duncan_Spencer_Annie]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Meredith, Ernest

18 Jun 1886

03 Aug 1958

 

Ernest L. Meredith, s/o unknown. [DeathCert] [no file]

m. unknown

nee Gladys E. Bishop, d/o William Kyle & Lydia Allene (Sowers) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Meredith, Gladys Bishop

28 May 1899

05 Jan 1955

 

nee Gladys E. Bishop, d/o William Kyle & Lydia Allene (Sowers) Bishop. [DeathCert] [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

m. unknown

Ernest L. Meredith, s/o unknown. [DeathCert] [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Mills, Adeline

no date

no date

 

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Mills, Charlie

no date

no date

 

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angi Weast Shepherd Apr 2014)

Naff, Rev James Tazewell “J.T”

11 Oct 1922

22 Sep 1975

 

James Tazewell “J.T.” Naff, s/o Archie Preston & 1st wife Clara Ellen (McNiel) Naff. [DeathCert] [Naff_Daniel_Lydia]

m. 1942 Montgomery

nee Helen Irene Edwards, 1922-2009, d/o George Bunion & 2nd wife Cliffie Ola (Bishop) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth] She’ll m. 2nd Rev. Tom Gordon Breeding 1978 Montgomery.

 

(src: Nancy Bishop Aug 2008)

X Quesenberry, James Duane

24 Dec 1965

20 Apr 1968

 

James Duane Quesenberry, s/o James Lee “Jimmy” & 2nd wife Ruth Ladean (Sowers) Quesenberry. [DeathCert]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Twags Oct 2019)

Quesenberry, Jimmie

06 Oct 1939

01 Feb 2015

 

Jimmie Lee Quesenberry, s/o Clovis & Hassie (Duncan) Quesenberry. [Quesenberry_John_Nancy]

1st m. 1959 & divorced from 1965 Margaret Emma Long. [no file]

2nd m. Ruth Ladean Sowers.

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sizemore, Billy R.

+

Sizemore, Darlene S.

14 Apr 1933

 

24 Nov 1949

31 Dec 1978

 

 

 

aka Billy Ray Sizemore, s/o John William & Susie Virginia (Lovelace) Sizemore. [DeathCert] [no file]

m. 1972 Pulaski

nee Linda Darlene Sowers, d/o Everett H. & Virgie M. (Mannon) Sowers. [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Slusher, T.C. “Jack”

+

Slusher, Lula E.

28 Jul 1916

 

24 Jul 1917

17 Jun 1989

 

31 Mar 2006

 

aka Thurman Clinton “Jack” Slusher, s/o George Augustus & Flora Inez (Roop) Slusher. [DeathCert] [Slusher_Elizabeth_JohnB]

m. 1935 Montgomery

nee Lula Ersell Edwards, d/o George Bunion & 2nd wife Cliffie Ola (Bishop) Edwards. [Edwards_Jesse_Elizabeth]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Smith, Marie Chafin

17 Feb 1920

07 Dec 1981

 

nee Vercie Marie Chafin, d/o Gilford Letcher & Lillie Elizabeth (Epperly) Chafin. [DeathCert] [Chafin_John_Sarah]

1st m. 1942 Floyd

Fitzhugh Davidson Charlton, Fitzhugh Lee & Mary Ethel (Farmer) Charlton. [no file]

2nd m. 1946 Radford

James Fred Smith, s/o John Daniel & Mamie Irene (Surface) Smith. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

 

Sowers, Andrew Jackson

+

Sowers, Lydia E. Howery

03 Jun 1872

 

22 Sep 1874

14 Jun 1924

 

22 Jun 1966

 

aka Tazwell Andrew Jackson “Dutch” Sowers, s/o Harvey D. & Elizabeth Jane (Dickerson) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1897 Floyd

nee Lydia Elizabeth “Bettie” Howery, d/o James Pleasant & Nancy Ann (Mitchell) Howery. [DeathCert] [Howery_Preston_Elizabeth]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Annie Bell

18 Jan 1914

24 Jul 1996

 

Annie Bell Sowers, d/o David Cenior & Magdalene Lenora (Bower) Sowers. [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photos added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Claude Elvin

+

Sowers, Marie M.

23 Dec 1923

 

04 Sep 1929

09 Jun 1969

 

24 Mar 2006

 

Claude Elvin Sowers, s/o Lorenza Dallas & Mary Alma (Epperly) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m.

nee Cordy Marie Miller, d/o Robert & Pearl (Baker) Miller. [no file]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Curtis Brammer

+

Sowers, Wilma Corine

05 Feb 1928

 

15 Aug 1931

14 May 1985

 

 

 

aka Curtis Brammer Sowers, s/o Lorenza Dallas & Mary Alma (Epperly) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1957 Montgomery [MarCert]

nee Wilma Corine Keith, d/o George Amos & Dorothy Mae (Harman) Keith. [Keith_JohnCyrus_2wives]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Dallas

+

Sowers, Mary Alma

13 Apr 1888

 

1900

09 May 1971

 

1955

 

Lorenza Dallas Sowers, s/o David Wigington & Elizabeth Edith (Sowers) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1919 Floyd

nee Mary Alma Epperly, d/o James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

[src: Find A Grave; photos added by Carol VA Oct 2014)

Sowers, David C.

+

Sowers, Lenora Bower

18 Dec 1878

 

10 Aug 1880

26 Feb 1947

 

13 Jun 1964

 

aka David Cenior Sowers, s/o David Gideon & Mary Elizabeth (Dickerson) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1900 Montgomery

nee Magdalene Lenora Bower, d/o Thomas F. & Martha Ann (Williams) Bower. [DeathCert] [Bower_Lewis_Nancy]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, David G.

 

1900

Age 55 yrs

aka David Gideon Sowers, s/o David & Margaret (Spangler) Sowers. [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1868 Floyd

nee Mary Elizabeth Dickerson, d/o Elijah & Demaris Saunders (Williams) Dickerson. [DeathCert-can’t find] [Dickerson_Elijah_Demaris]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Edith

26 Jul 1861

08 Apr 1948

 

nee Elizabeth Edith Sowers, d/o Henry & probably Nancy P. (Spangler) Sowers. Henry & Nancy died in the early 1860’s so Edith must have been raised by another family or relative. Need to check into this further. [DeathCert] [Sowers_Jacob_Mary] but Edith’s Death record indicates her mother was Anna. Or d/o Henry Edward & Mary Isabell Mundon) Sowers per FAG.

m. 1881 Floyd

David Wiggington Sowers, 1860-1904, s/o Harvey D. & Elizabeth Jane (Dickerson) Sowers. His burial site is unknown as of Sep 2021. [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Elijah Madison

30 Jun 1871

04 Jun 1948

 

Elijah Madison Sowers, s/o David Gideon & Mary Elizabeth (Dickerson) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1898 Floyd

nee Malinda Ellen Dickerson, d/o George Riley & Elizabeth (Winter) Dickerson. [DeathCert] [Dickerson_Michael_2wives_2wives]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Everett H.

+

Sowers, Virgie M.

18 Oct 1913

 

20 Mar 1917

27 Aug 1974

 

25 Sep 1996

 

aka Everett Houston Sowers, s/o William Floyd & Minnesota “Minnie Soda” (Keith) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1938 Floyd

nee Virgie Mae Mannon, d/o James Flemon & 2nd wife Polly Ann (Hurt) Mannon. [Mannon_James_Sarah]

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Floyd J.

+

Sowers, Mary E.

13 Feb 1898

 

1904

21 Jan 1974

 

2001

 

aka Floyd James Sowers, s/o Tazwell Andrew Jackson “Dutch” & Lydia Elizabeth (Howery) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1935 Floyd

nee Mary Elizabeth Boothe, d/o Lewis Birdine & Rhoda Ellen (Dickerson) Boothe. [Booth_NoahR_Susannah]

 

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Carol VA Oct 2014)

Sowers, Francis M.

25 Aug 1900

17 Sep 1920

 

s/o David Cenior & Magdalene Lenora (Bower) Sowers. [DeathCert-can’t find] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Howard Lee

no date

no date

s/o P. L. & E. E. Sowers

Perry Lawrence & Effie Ella (Rogers) Sowers. [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, James Edgar

+

Sowers, Vivie Epperly

19 Mar 1903

 

18 Mar 1906

03 May 1983

 

11 May 1973

 

James Edgar Sowers, s/o William Floyd & Minnesota “Minnie Soda” (Keith) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1925 Floyd

nee Vivie E. Mae Epperly, d/o James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

marker not found

Sowers, James Harvey Thomas “Tom”

10 Apr 1878

17 Oct 1962

 

James Harvey Thomas “Tom” Sowers, s/o Harvey D. & Elizabeth Jane (Dickerson) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, James Wade

+

Sowers, Reva Edwards

16 Aug 1916

 

25 Aug 1918

18 Dec 1965

 

20 Dec 1965

 

James Wade Sowers, s/o Tazwell Andrew Jackson & Lydia Elizabeth (Howery) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1938 Montgomery

nee Reva Fern Edwards, d/o William Taylor & Eulalia Dessie (Slusher) Edwards. [DeathCert] [Edwards_Jessie_Elizabeth]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Malinda Dickerson

24 Jun 1875

31 May 1965

 

nee Malinda Ellen Dickerson, d/o George Riley & Elizabeth (Winter) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Michael_2wives_2wives]

m. 1898 Floyd

Elijah Madison Sowers, s/o David Gideon & Mary Elizabeth (Dickerson) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Margie Marie

01 Dec 1948

03 Dec 1966

 

Majorie Marie “Margie” Sowers, d/o Maynard William & Laura Ellen (Boothe) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Marvin G.

06 Jul 1937

26 Sep 1937

 

aka Marvin Goldie Sowers, c/o P erry Lawrence & Effie Ella (Rogers) Sowers. [DeathCert] Dates totally different from stone. [Sowers_David_Margaret]

Name:

Marven Goldie Sowers

Birth Date:

18 Jul 1936

Birthplace:

Montgomery, Virginia, USA

Certificate Number:

1936032041

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Carol VA Oct 2014]

Sowers, Marvin G.

27 Feb 1911

29 Jan 1935

 

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Mary E.

 

29 Dec 1935

 

Mary Elizabeth Dickerson, d/o Elijah & Demaris Saunders (Williams) Dickerson. [DeathCert-can’t find] [Dickerson_Elijah_Demaris]

m. 1868 Floyd

David Gideon Sowers, s/o David & Margaret (Spangler) Sowers. [Sowers_David_Margaret

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Maynard W.

+

Sowers, Laura B.

2 Feb 1909

 

28 Jul 1908

26 Dec 1992

 

25 Nov 2011

 

aka Maynard William Sowers, s/o William Floyd & Minnesota “Minnie Soda” (Keith) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1942 Floyd

nee Laura Ellen Boothe, d/o Lewis Birdine & Rhoda Ellen (Dickerson) Boothe. [Booth_NoahR_Susannah]

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Minnie Soda

25 Jul 1873

07 Apr 1956

 

nee Minnesota “Minnie Soda” Keith, d/o Asa & Sarah Frances (Lancaster) Keith. [DeathCert] [Keith_John_Mary]

m. 1901 Floyd

William Floyd H. Sowers, s/o Harvey D. & Elizabeth Jane (Dickerson) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Perry L.

09 Jun 1902

24 Dec 1936

 

aka Perry Lawrence Sowers, s/o David Cenior & Magdalene Lenora (Bower) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1928 Montgomery

nee Effie Ella Rogers, 1910-1970, d/o John B. & Julia Ella (Walters) Rogers. [no file] [DeathCert] She’ll m. 2nd Leon Franklin Wanner. & 3rd Henry Fessler.

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, Roy T.

26 Jul 1904

30 Jan 1906

 

Roy T. Sowers, s/o David Cenior & Magdalene Lenora (Bower) Sowers. [1897 – 1911 Death Register not available as not required to report] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Sowers, William Floyd

18 Feb 1863

15 Oct 1953

 

aka William Floyd H. Sowers, s/o Harvey D. & Elizabeth Jane (Dickerson) Sowers. [DeathCert] [Sowers_David_Margaret]

m. 1901 Floyd

nee Minnesota “Minnie Soda” Keith, d/o Asa & Sarah Frances (Lancaster) Keith. [DeathCert] [Keith_John_Mary]

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angie Weast Shepherd Apr 2014)

Underwood, Curtis Eugene

02 Sep 1936

07 Sep 1937

s/o Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Underwood

s/o Noah Jackson & Edna Mae (Ward) Underwood.

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Underwood, Paul Otha

 

08 Apr 1937

s/o E. O. & B. E. Underwood.

Paul Otha Underwood, s/o E. O. & B. E. (unknown) Underwood. Can’t id.

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

Waugh, Darrell Wayne “Leroy”

08 May 1950

01 Aug 1999

 

b. WVA, s/o Wanda Lee Wall.

 

[src: Find A Grave; photo added by John F. Feb 2008)

Weeks, Lucy Ethel Epperly

10 Nov 1887

05 May 1934

 

nee Lucy Ethel Epperly, d/o Dennis J. & Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly. [DeathCert] [Epperly_Mary_Jacob]

m. 1921 Montgomery

Dewey Waitman Weeks, s/o William George W. & Mary Susan (Maberry) Weeks. [DeathCert] [Weeks_ElijahJr_Sarah] He’ll m. 2nd Opal Beatrice Deaton.

no photo

Williams, Warren Taylor

22 Oct 1952

01 Jul 2020

 

Warren Taylor Williams, s/o Willie Warren & Violet Estelle (Edwards) Williams. [Williams_David_Julia]

m. 1974

Patricia Diane Proffit, d/o Luther Eldridge & Stella Louise (Hurt) Proffit. [no file]

 

 

Original Partial Survey by Nancy Bishop Aug 2008

Partial Listing

Photos Provided by Nancy Bishop

Bishop, Allene Sowers

Bower, Alma E.

Meredith, Arnold

Bower, R Converete & Mary Frances

Epperly, Charles Brainard & Emma Mitchell

Bishop, Charlie P.

Bowers, Curtis L. s/o Harlie & Lizzie

Bower, Dorsey Junior

Boothe, Ernest D. & Ann Sowers Boothe

Meredith, Ernest

Ernies Pride & Joy

Boothe, Ernie Duane

Bower, Esther C. & Dorsey J.

Bower, Florence Lester

M. A. W.33 or so but FAG  B.

Bower, Frances M.

Meredith, Gladys Bishop

Bower, Harlie D.

Bower, Hattie Oty

Bishop, Isabell

Bower, J. Marvin & Mary U.

Quesenberry, James Duane

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Bishop, John W.

Bower, John William

Bishop, John W. (View 2.)

Goad, Latha M. Bolt

Bower, Lewis Eli & Maude Sumpter

Bower, Moses L. & Dora E.

Bishop, Raymond C.

Lester, Roy V.

Dulaney, Scotty Lee

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Bower, Thelma V.

Bishop, W. K.

Bishop, W. K. V.2