List I only joined this list recently to find "the New River". I know where the river is itself but I think I am looking for a place/community named New River. A fellow researcher found New River on a VA map and it was only a small circle on the North side of New River (the River) above the NW corner of Radford VA. We ordered the Pulaski and Montgomery County maps but New River (the place) is not there. According to the Moravian Memoirs of George Frederick Hartman and also his wife's, they moved from Conestoga PA to "the New River". The Indians were so bad that they only stayed 2 1/2 to 3 weeks before they moved again to Townfork (the area of present day Walnut Cove, Germanton and Bethania NC) in 1755. George had a son-in-law Henrich Schneider who left present day Forsyth Co NC and "traveled over the Mountains to New River to visit his brother". On the return trip to NC he was crossing a foard across LITTLE River when he drowned. Can someone on this list explain the geography/history of the New River that I am probably looking for??? I have seen the New River Obituaries that Rena Worthen has been submitting to this list but they have been in several Towns/Cities. Thanks Buddy Pritchett in NC

I am looking for information on these NANCE in Pulaski County 1880 Pulaski County, VA Census NANCE Pleasant W, M, 66, Married, Farmer, cant read/write, VA, VA, VA ((my ggg grandfather)) Eliza F. W, F, 59, Wife, Keeping House, , VA, VA, VA Henry W, M, 25, Son, Works Farm, cant read/write, VA, VA, VA ((m. Mary DUNCAN January 14, 1882 Pulaski County, VA they had a dau. Bernice)) Sarah W, F, 23, Dau., , , VA, VA, VA ((married an Alexander EAST and their buried in Owens Cemetary, Pulaski County, VA)) Susan W, F, 21, Dau., , cant write, VA, VA, VA ((m. Thomas ELKINS April 26, 1878 Pulaski County, VA)) Joseph W, M, 7, Grandson, Attends School, VA, VA, VA ((I have nothing on him)) I have quite a bit on Pleasant and Eliza but they disapear after 1880. and the notes i have put in the (( )) is about all I have on the above... any help would be greatly appreciated. Sonia NANCE Kinback

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Pulaski/10338 Surname: Fortune, Fleeman, Dawson, Stinson, Thomasson, Davidson, Henderson ------------------------- Steve, Interestingly enough, after I posted the message this weekend, I found the answer to a couple of my questions. One was, who were her parents? They were Thomas and Sarah Thomasson Fleeman. Sarah apparently died rather young. And who was the other Elizabeth Fleeman listed in the Pulaski Co. census, whom I had assumed was her mother? She turned out to be (I believe)Thomas Fleeman's second wife, but I'll have to verify that. Also, I just wanted to mention that I heard from one Fleeman researcher, who IS a Fleeman, that all the Fleemans in VA. were related. Unfortunately, he didn't get back to me, so I have no other information from him. If I find out that Elizabeth and John Henry are linked, I'll let you know. Thanks, Janet

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Pulaski/10336 Surname: Fleeman ------------------------- I have come across that name at times, but at this time I am not sure if she is part of my family. According to info that I found she married John Fortune 22 March, 1849 in Pulaski Co.,Va. He is listed in the 1850, 1860, 1870 Pulaski Co. census records. I am not sure what info you are looking for on her but if you let me know I'll keep an eye open for it.You can e-mail me at [email protected]

----------------------------------------------------------------------- New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CORBETT, John Greenawalt, 94, of Blacksburg, and formerly of Clear Spring, Md., died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 16, 2001 at 10 a.m. in the St. Michael Lutheran Church with Pastor Linda Mitchell officiating. A memorial will also be held in the St. Peters Lutheran Church, Clear Spring, Md. at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or to the St. Peters Lutheran Church, South Main St., Clear Spring, Md. 21722. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GUSLER, James Allen, 56, of Pulaski, died Saturday, April 14, 2001. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Central United Methodist Church, Radford. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- JOHNSTON, Dorothy Henritze, (Dot), 86, of Narrows, died Saturday, April 14, 2001. She was born in Welch, W.Va. on October 4, 1914 and was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Mary Tupper Henritze. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Byron L. "Tubby" Johnston and sister, Helen H. Pritchard. She is survived by a sister, Mary Jane Hawkins, Roanoke. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2001 in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, with the Rev. Chris Michael officiating. There will be no public viewing. Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LUCAS, Ashley Armstrong, 96, of Prices Fork, died Sunday, April 15, 2001. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SARVER, Ethel Mae Guthrie, (Mae), 83, of Ironto, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2001 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was born on May 17, 1917 in Montgomery County to the late Ben and Essie Guthrie. Her husband, Houston M. Sarver; sisters, Effie Barton and Addie Fried; brother, Albert Guthrie; and two infant brothers, preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Virgil and Colleen Sarver of Ironto, E. Michael and Linda Sarver of Ridgeway; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Theodore Bradford of Ironto; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cook, Clarsie Furrow, and Margaret Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend special thanks to those at Richfield who cared for her and the nurses at Lewis-Gale who cared for her in her final hours. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Billy Wells and Mr. E. Michael Sarver, II officiating with burial to following Hall's Cemetery, Ironto. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHEPPARD, Kathleen King Smith, 69, of Riner, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 14, 2001 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse F. Sheppard and a son, Olen G. Smith. She owned and operated Gateway Restaurant in Radford for 30 years and was retired from Auburn High School and Middle School Cafeteria Staff. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jack D. and Peggy Smith of Riner; a sister, Wilma Geokas of Radford; a brother, Stanley King of Dublin; four grandsons and a special granddaughter, David and Lisa Smith of East Prarie, Mo., Tim Smith of Riner, Freddie and J.C. Smith of Maryville, Tenn.; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2001 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WHITED, Hazel P., 90, of Radford, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RECK, Dorothy Gates Carter, 74, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001. Funeral Mass will be conducted Monday, April 16, 2001 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father James Arsenault officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Friends may call anytime Sunday at the funeral home, and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Pulaski/10334 Surname: Fortune, Fleeman, Dawson, Stinson, Davidson, Henderson, Price ------------------------- Steven, I am searching for family of Elizabeth Fleeman, B. ca 1820, married John Fortune in Pulaski Co., had children Sarah, William D., Benjamin F., Mary Alice, and Laura. Have you run across her in your travels? Janet

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Pulaski/10333 Surname: Fortune, Fleeman, Dawson, Stinson, Davidson, Henderson, Price ------------------------- Still looking for information on these families. Happy to share what I have. Note email address change. Thanks, Janet

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10331 Surname: Cecil, Mitchell, Geffs ------------------------- John G. Cecil, b., Aug 9 1851 in Virg. m., Martha E. Mitchell on Aug 29, 1872 in Virginia, had 5 children Ollie Lenora Cecil, b. in Pulaski Co, Virg., Sebastian Wygle Cecil, Annie Isabela Cecil, William Lane Cecil and Glen? Otto? Cecil. Anyone have any thing on John or Martha's parents? Thank you, Debbie

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COOPER, Martha A., of Floyd County, died Friday, April 13, 2001. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MEADOR, Ronald Jeffrey, (R.J.), 18, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away Wednesday night April 11, 2001, in Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Mr. Meador was born on December 24, 1982, in Radford, Va. and was a son of Ronald Meador of Narrows, Va. and Teresa Robertson of Pearisburg, Va. R.J. attended Giles High School and attended both French's Chapel in Dublin, Va. and Rich Creek Methodist Church. R.J. was currently employed by Echo Star in Christiansburg and by his father building houses. R.J. was preceded in death by two great-grandparents, Grace Meador and Reba Martin Kirk. Besides his parents, R.J. is survived by one sister, Lindsay Paige Robertson of Pearisburg; his paternal grandparents, Ronald D. and Shirley Meador of Pearisburg; maternal grandparents, Jack and Linda Martin of Pearisburg; a great-grandmother, Lucille Pippin of Roanoke; several uncles, aunts, cousins, and special cousins Jessica McGraw and Kevin Munsey of Pearisburg. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 15, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Billy Akers and the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Giles Rescue Squad or the Pearisburg Fire Department. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RECK, Dorothy Gates Carter, 74, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001. She was born in Radford, Va. on October 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Ray and Eva Gates Carter. She graduated from Radford College in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She began a teaching career at Pembroke High School. Her teaching assignments included five years at Dublin High School; four years at St. Thomas More School in Baton Rouge, La.; one year at Grundy, Va.; three years at Plaquemine, La. and two years as principal. After returning to Virginia in 1980, she was active in organizing periodic high school reunions for the Radford High School Class of 1944. She was President of Alpha Sigma Alpha at Radford University and a special friend of Radford High School Class of 1944, serving on a number of class reunion committees. She was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Blacksburg. Mrs. Reck is survived by her husband of 50 years, Pietro Reck; a sister, Ann Carter of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Ray S. Carter, Jr. and Judith Carter of Pearisburg; three nieces, Dr. Amabile Milano of Beckley, W.Va., Mary Ann Milano of Sophia, W.Va., Audrey Carter of Simpsonville, S.C.; two nephews, Kenneth Carter of Fountain Inn, S.C., Mark Reck of Crab Orchard, W.Va.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Antonio A. and Fern Reck of MacArthur, W.Va.; and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be conducted Monday, April 16, 2001 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father James Arsenault officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Friends may call anytime Sunday at the funeral home, and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROUSE, Frank E. Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 11, 2001. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at the Cambria Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Allen Welborn with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Cambria Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SNIDER, Glenna Virginia, 72, of 515 Circle Drive in Pembroke, died Friday morning, April 13, 2001, at her home after a long illness. Born in Giles County on August 26, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Mae Hilton Brumfield. She was a member of the Pembroke Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, Mason F. Snider; a daughter, Diane Snider; and a granddaughter, Stephanie Snider. Surviving are six sons, Gary Snider of Pulaski, Mason Junior Snider of Pembroke, Roger Snider of Modoc, S.C., Randall Snider of Pembroke, Michael Snider of Radford, Bobby Snider of Pearisburg; two daughters, Dreama Ratcliffe and Melinda Merrix, both of Pembroke; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Beulah Sanders of Pembroke and Rowena Burton of Pearisburg. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with the Rev. Dennis Moore and the Rev. James Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Fillinger Cemetery at Pembroke. The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STANTON, Howard Burton Jr., 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Medical College of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a First Lieutenant. Mr. Stanton practiced dentistry in Christiansburg for thirty-eight years, also serving as team dentist for the Virginia Tech Football Team for twenty years. He volunteered with various civic organizations including the C.H.S. Demon Booster, was a past Director of the Bank of Christiansburg and past Chairman of the Board of Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Velma Jo Clingenpeel Stanton; a daughter, Emily Woodbury Stanton, Pilot, Va.; a son, Howard Burton Stanton, III, Herndon, Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, David Robert and Mercedes D. Stanton; nieces and nephews, Susan and Lee Osborne, David Robert, Jr. and Valerie Stanton, Diane and Dan Tolley and their children, Patrick Clingenpeel; brother-in-law, Glenn Lloyd and Judy Richardson Clingenpeel, Richard Bowman Clingenpeel; his father-in-law, Lloyd M. Clingenpeel. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at the Unity Church of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke, Va., conducted by the Rev. Diane Scribner-Clevenger. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILSON-NICELY, Naomi Pearl, 64, of Radford, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Houstonia, Mo. on June 24, 1936, to the late Franklin West and Beulah Mae Dailey Thompson. Naomi was the manager of the War Memorial Chapel at Virginia Tech for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Leon Nicely; and a son, Patrick Allen Wilson. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Angela Faith and Daniel Binford; two grandchildren, Nathan Binford and Erin Michael Binford, all of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Elsie Leaden, Washington; and two brothers, Mac Thompson and John Thompson, both of Bluefield, W.Va. Also surviving are an extended family and numerous friends. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Virginia Tech Memorial Chapel. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Hello Lister: I have a question about a name. Several kids in my great great great line have the middle name of Linkous. What are the chances of this name being the maiden name of the great, great, great, grandmother? I have not been able to find any information on her other than she married Craig Sheffy, per the 1870 for Pulaski County. I believe she was a widow prior to marrying Craig because she had kids too old to be Craig's. The marriage did not take place in Pulaski Co, where Craig was born. Two of the lister were gracious enough to look at the county house for me. Can someone offer a suggestion? Oh her name was Amanda (Mandy) and she died prior to 1881 most likely in Pulaski Co. Thanks Angela

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CORBETT, John Greenawalt, 94, of Blacksburg, formerly of Clear Spring, Md., died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Clear Spring, Md., February 28, 1907 to the late Charles Funk and Catharine Greenawalt Corbett. He was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Newkirk Corbett. Mr. Corbett is survived by his daughter, Barbara A. Corbett, Blacksburg; a sister, Catherine Ardella Corbett, Williamsport, Md.; George Luther Corbett, Lancaster, Penn. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 16, 2001 at 10 a.m. in the St. Michael Lutheran Church, with Pastor Linda Mitchell officiating. A memorial will also be held in St. Peters Lutheran Church, Clear Spring, Md. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Rd., Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or to St. Peters Lutheran Church, South Main St., Clear Spring, Md. 21711. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MEADOR, Ronald Jeffrey, (R.J.), 18, of Pearisburg, died Thursday morning, April 12, 2001, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MOYE, Orley Velmer Sr., 79, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2001. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- OWENS, Faye Edith Cole, 74, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m. Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PATTESON, Carl Baker, 89, of Glen Lyn, died Thursday, April 12, 2001 in the Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg. He was born in Roanoke County on December 8, 1911 and was the son of the late Samuel A. and Minnie Lee French Patteson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Crittenden Patteson in 1976, three brothers, James W. Patteson, Samuel A. Patteson, Jr., William H. Patteson. At the time of his death, he was serving as Mayor of the Town of Glen Lyn and for the past 60 years, had served in various positions in the town government, including being Town Treasurer and Town Clerk and a member of the Town Council. He helped organize the Glen Lyn Fire Department which had the first fire truck in Giles County. He was a member of Rich Creek United Methodist Church, where he was a former Sunday School teacher. He was a member for 63 years and had served two terms as Master of the Intermont Lodge #269 A.F. &A.M. in Narrows and was a member and had served several terms as Past Patron of Lakeland Chapter #74 O.E.S. in Narrows. He was a member of the Rich Creek Lions Club and was Past Chairman of the Giles County Senior Citizens Center Board. He was past chairman of the New River Advisory Board on Aging. He was a retired engineer at the Appalachian Power Plant at Glen Lyn after 39 years of service. He was a graduate of Roanoke College in 1932, with a degree in Chemistry. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bowles Patteson, Glen Lyn; a son, Raymond Patteson, Roanoke; three stepsons, Stephen Bowles and his wife, Joyce of Waldorf, Md., Richard Bowles and his wife, Brenda of Pamfret, Md., Glen Bowles of Rich Creek; three daughters, Carlene Blankenship and her husband, Harold of Elliston, Leah Patteson of Richmond, Alinda Parcell and her husband, Jerry of Vinton; two stepdaughters, Barbara White and her husband, Curtis of Peterstown, W.Va., Debbie Huffman of Narrows; two brothers, Andrew Patteson of Houston, Texas, John R. Patteson, Falls Church; two sisters, Margaret Mitchell, Seattle Wash., Mildred Copenhaver, Bristol, Va.; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the Rich Creek United Methodist Church, Rich Creek, with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A Masonic memorial service will be conducted by Intermont Lodge #269 at the funeral home Friday evening at 7 p.m. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family wishes to thank the Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, it's doctors, nurses and medical staff for their concern and kindness to Mr. Patteson during his illness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RECK, Dorothy Carter, 73, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, April 12, 2001. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ROUSE, Frank E. Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 11, 2001. He was a retired employee of American Electric Power with forty-two years of service. He was a member of the Cambria Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Emeritus. The son of the late Frank and Grace Rouse, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Rouse and Elizabeth (Betty) Shelor. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Rouse; one son, Stephen Rouse, Austin, Texas; and a special grandson, Nathanael Rouse, Lexington, N.C. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Cambria Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Allen Welborn with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Cambria Baptist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STANTON, Howard Burton Jr., 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Medical College of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a First Liutenant. Mr. Stanton practiced dentistry in Christiansburg for 38 years, also serving as team dentist for the Virginia Tech Football Team for 20 years. He volunteered with various civic organizations including the C.H.S. Demon Booster, was a past director of the Bank of Christiansburg and past Chairman of the Board of Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Velma Jo Clingenpeel Stanton; a daughter, Emily Woodbury Stanton, Pilot; a son, Howard Burton Stanton, III, Herndon; a brother and sister-in-law, David Robert and Valerie Stanton, Jr., Diane and Dan Tolley and their children, Patrick Clingenpeel; brother-in-law, Glenn Lloyd and Judy Richardson Clingenpeel, Richard Bowman Clingenpeel; his father-in-law, Lloyd M. Clingenpeel. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at the Unity Church of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke, VA conducted by the Rev. Diane Scribner-Clevenger. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Pulaski/10330 Surname: Roseberry ------------------------- I believe my grandmother's maiden name is Roseberry. Her first name is Ida but i do not think it is the same Ida you wrote about. As far as I know, she only had two other sisters and no brothers.

Rush F. Davis (b. abt. 1831) married Julian M. Morehead (b. abt. 1841) in Pulaski 16 February 1865. Rush was the son of Archibald Davis and Elizabeth Caddall. Rush was listed in the 1880 Pulaski Co. Census with wife and children. Children: Jerome B. born abt. 1869 Walter B. abt. 1870 Frank T. abt 1872 George P. abt. 1874 Lulia J. abt. 1878 & died February 1881 (buried in Caddall Cemetery) Thomas J. abt 1880 I would like to find information on Julian Morehead (marriage record list parents as J. & L. Morehead) and the Davis children. I would also like to find the burial place of Rush and Julian. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated. Becky

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CONNER, Jabe Harmon, 93, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Milley Belcher Conner of Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Hanson Goad of Dugspur, Mary and Waymon Wood of Vesta, Esther Conner of Meadows of Dan, Rachel Conner, Rebecca Conner Sowers of Floyd, Susie and David Hickman of Eden N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Henry Conner of Martinsville, Jabe and Kathy Conner, Lee Conner, James Conner, Glen and Susan Conner of Floyd; twenty grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Bishop and Rev. Mac Cassell officiating. Burial will be in the Conner Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROCKETT, Victoria Sue, 47, of 218 Pinewood Drive in Pearisburg, died Monday evening, April 9, 2001 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Pembroke. Born in Giles County on February 15, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henderson and Mildred Johnston Pack. "Vickie" was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and employed at the Celanese Celco Plant at Narrows where she served as a Special Rate Operator, EMT, and on the fire brigade. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Crockett; two daughters and sons-in-law, Leigh and Isiah O'Neal of Ft. Bragg, N.C. and Jennifer and Tim Chapman of Pembroke; a stepdaughter, Carol Lidgard of Lynchburg; a sister, Dana Lee Randal of Staffordsville; and six precious grandchildren, Chad Chapman, Evan Lidgard, Audrey Akers, Charles Akers, Caleb O'Neal and Brandon Chapman. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, New River Ward in Pembroke with Bishop John Cosgriff presiding. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HIXON, Samuel Earl, 68, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, David and Teresa Hixon. He was born September 29, 1932 to the late William H. and Mackie M. Hixon. He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Ruben and Janice Hixon, William H., Jr. and Rachel Hixon, all of Christiansburg, James and Emma Jean Hixon of Radford, Kenneth and Marie Hixon of Baltimore, Md.; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby Wood, Helen Sutherland, Dorothy Harvey, all of Christiansburg, Lucille Bateman of Cleveland, Ohio, Erma Frierson of Baltimore, Md., Barbara and Edward Thompson of Ceres, Va.; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Hixon of Christiansburg. He is also survived by a special great-nephew and hunting partner, Matt Hixon; also numerous other nieces and nephews. Sam loved the woods, wildlife and the great outdoors. He was a life member of VFW Post #4667, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, as well as a member of the Open Door Baptist Church in Christiansburg. The family would like to express special thanks to the nurses and doctors of Hospice who took such good care of Sam. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Open Door Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Fleming and Rev. Sam Hancock officiating with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. In Sam's memory, the family asked that memorials be made to Open Door Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2524, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or Hospice of New River Valley, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends at the Open Door Baptist Church, 3995 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, Va. from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STEPHENS, Dorothy Ellen, 72, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at Sunbridge Nursing Home, Dublin. She was born April 18, 1928 at Eggleston, Va. the daughter of the late William Robert and Georgie Anna Jackson Stephens. In addition to parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Clyde and Paul Stephens; sisters, Gladys Stephens and Nannie S. Sadler. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Pearisburg. She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Nancy Stephens, Hampton, Ralph and Mildred Stephens, Eggleston, Rhoda Ellen Stephens, Eggleston, Marian Stephens, New Castle; special nieces and nephews, Richard Stephens, Joyce Vest, Cathy Hodges, Patty Lindstrom, Deborah Maddox, Wayne Stephens, Judy Hutchison, Jimmy Stephens, Karen Zorumski. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Chapel, White Gate with the Rev. Bill Sleasman and Rev. David Olinger officiating. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- THOMPSON, Margaret Dickerson, of Pulaski, died Monday April 9, 2001. Funeral was Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Interment is Thursday, 11 a.m. Oakwood Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILSON-NICELY, Naomi Pearl, 64, of Radford, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AKERS, James W., 74, of Narrows, took his journey home to be with Jesus Christ on Monday, April 9, 2001 ending a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Giles County. He was born on June 21, 1926 and was the son of Mrs. Ola Lawson Akers of Narrows and the late James Blaine Akers. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Walter F. "Bud" Lambert. He was the former owner of Akers Motor Company which was the Dodge-Plymouth Dealership in Narrows for many years. He was retired from the Celanese Acetate Plant at Narrows in 1991. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #6000 of Narrows. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving and caring wife of 54 years, Maxine M. Akers of Narrows; a sister, Loraine Lambert of Narrows; a brother, Rusty Lane and his wife, Betty of Narrows; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Gary Williams of Forest, Debbie and Lewyn Caldwell of Roanoke, and Brenda Holdren of Roanoke; two sons, Martin and his wife, Sherry Akers of Forest, James W. Akers of Roanoke; grandchildren, Ben Caldwell and his wife, Valeria, Tracy Wright, Darryl Williams, Kristen C. Maxey, Cory Akers, Blaine Akers; great-grandchildren, Kelsi and Kiera Wright, Kristopher Maxey, Ethan Caldwell; special niece, Suzanne Woodward and her husband, Joe and children, Luke and Kara; special nephews, Butch Lambert and his wife, Darlene, and sons, Brad, Jason, Tanner, and Ross Lang. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 13, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Eddie Kendall and the Rev. Jack Waldron officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows with graveside rites conducted by the V.F.W. Post #6000 of Narrows in the Giles County American Legion Post. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Rd., SW, Roanoke , Va. 24014. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BILLITER, Charles E., (Ed), 79, of Christiansburg, Va., formerly of Peach Orchard in Pikeville, Ky., passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 in a Roanoke, Va. hospital. A member of The Presbyterian Church of Pikeville. He was a retired coal miner and was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elizabeth T. Billiter, a son, John P. Billiter and a grandson. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Billiter; daughters and sons-in-law, Vonna and Tennis Newsome, Thomasville, N.C., Norma Moore, Indianapolis, Ind., Vickie and Dan Canada, Christiansburg, Va.; a grandson, Scott Canada and wife, Lorie, Christiansburg, Va.; seven other grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Jetta Greene, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. The body will then be taken to the J. W. Call and Son Funeral Home, Pikeville, Ky. where visitation and funeral services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COLLINS, Georgia Ann, 92, of 1725 Creasy Reynolds Lane, Blacksburg, died Monday, April 9, 2001 at Montgomery County Regional Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sidney Collins (September 10, 1963); one daughter, Shirley Wiley; one son, Roy Collins; four brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Alexander of Christiansburg, Berty Price of Columbus, Ohio, Margaret Shabazz of Radford, Mary Ann Dean of Radford, Edith Collins of Blacksburg, Lillian Collins of Blacksburg, Georgia Bonner of Blacksburg; sons, William Collins of Christiansburg, Charles Collins of Christiansburg, Thomas Collins of Blacksburg; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2001 at First Baptist Church of Blacksburg. Wake will be at the church on Thursday, April 12, 2001 from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Claytor-Dean Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COX, Shirley Edward, 78, of 1232 Farris Mines Road, Hiwassee, Va., died Monday, April 9, 2001 at his home. He was born in Allisonia, Va. on October 5, 1922, and was the son of the late James Jethero "Dan" Cox and Zetta Stillwell Cox. He was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Paul A. Cox, Ella Cox Goad, Carlie Cox, Kenard Cox, Velma Cox Mitchell and Robert Cox. He was a member of the Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church. Mr. Cox was a farmer and served his country during WWII. He served as Worshipful Master of Snowville Lodge #159, and he was also a member of the Pulaski Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Dovie Huff Cox of Hiwassee; sisters, Edna Cox Hanks of Dublin and Vergie Cox Wright of Hillsville; brother, Eugene Cox of Oregon; many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Smith and Rev. Levi Humphreys officiating. Burial will follow in the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Snowville Masonic Lodge #159 conducting the graveside rites. Visiting will be Wednesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. The family wishes that memorials be made to the Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church, 2698 Homestead Road, Hillsville, Va. 24343. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HIXON, Samuel Earl, 68, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Teresa Hixon. He was born September 29, 1932 to the late William H. and Mackie M. Hixon. He is survive d by brothers and sisters-in-law, Ruben and Janice Hixon, William H., Jr. and Rachel Hixon, all of Christiansburg, James and Emma Jean Hixon of Radford, Kenneth and Marie Hixon of Baltimore, Md.; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby Wood, Helen Sutherland, Dorothy Harvey, all of Christiansburg, Lucille Bateman of Cleveland, Ohio, Erma Frierson of Baltimore, Md., Barbara and Edward Thompson of Ceres, Va.; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Hixon of Christiansburg. He is also survived by a special great-nephew and hunting partner, Matt Hixon; also numerous other nieces and nephews. Sam loved the woods, wildlife and the great outdoors. He was a life member of VFW Post #4667, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, as well as a member of the Open Door Baptist Church in Christiansburg. The family would like to express special thanks to the nurses and doctors of Hospice who took such good care of Sam. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Open Door Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Fleming and Rev. Sam Hancock officiating with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. In Sam's memory, the family asked that memorials be made to Open Door Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2524, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or Hospice of New River Valley, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends at the Open Door Baptist Church, 3995 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, Va. from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- THOMPSON, Margaret Dickerson, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 9, 2001. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. Visitation 6 until 7:30 funeral time. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ARNOLD, Lois Ann Spence, 54, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FORD, Gillett Garner Jr., 40, of Blacksburg, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Memorial service, 7 p.m. Wednesday at Christian Growth Center Church, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HARRIS, Nellie Mae Moles, 76, of Willis, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Harris and two brothers, Lewis and Vasco Moles. Survivors include one son, Jerrell R. Harris of Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beulah and Charles Conner of Floyd, Rhonda and James Holland of Floyd; four grandchildren, David Conner and wife, Karen of Pittsburg, Pa., Danah M. Conner of Christiansburg, Jason and Wesley Turner of Floyd; great-grandson, Matthew Conner of Pittsburg, Pa.; four sisters, Ethelene Webb, Eulala Harman of Willis, Hazel West of Pamplin, Hula Nester of Ringgold; and a sister-in-law, Elvia Moles. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Duncan and the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NESTER, Mary Magdalene McCoy, 81, a resident of the Pulaski Health Care Center, and formerly of Bluefield, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born February 27, 1920 in Tazewell County, she was the daughter of the late Jasper N. McCoy and Frances Elizabeth Lowe McCoy. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Hazel Pruitt, Addie Altizer, Juanita Wingo, and Nannie Asbury; and one brother, Jay McCoy. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she was a member of the First Church of God in Bluefield, W.Va. She was a retired seamstress with the former Richmond Dry Cleaners of Bluefield, W.Va. Surviving are two daughter and sons-in-law, Gwendolyn "Gwen" and Emory Arnold of Dublin, Linda and John Stevens of Sykesville, Md.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Howard C. and Lucy Nester, Jr. of Chesterfield, Paul E. and Ruth Nester of Chesterfield, Daniel W. and Judy Nester of Chesterfield; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law, Ola Mae and Joe Sparks of Cedar Bluff; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Donn Sunshine officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. until time of service. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Greenhill Memory Gardens Chapel, #4, Claypool Hill, Va. with the Rev. Sam Altizer officiating. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Gideon Bibles or the First Church of God-Building Fund, 6330 Courtney Lane, Dublin, Va. 24084. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WHITE, Terry M., 41, of Radford, died Friday, April 6, 2001. He was owner and operator of Custom Cycle Shop in Radford. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethelyn White. Survivors include his wife, Sharon White of Radford; two daughters and future son-in-law, Amanda and Ashley White of Radford and Eric Worley of Pulaski; father and special mother, James M. and Colleen White of Radford; special daughter, Sara Toney of Christiansburg; sister, Judy Carter of Radford; special brothers, Howard McGhee of Radford, Mike Carter of Lebanon; sister-in-law, Denise Cales; brothers-in-law, Dennis Cales, Larry Parks, Butch Eads; niece, Melissa D. Wallace; nephews, Brian Carter, Cory Graves; five uncles; two aunts; and all of Terry's very special friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the West Radford Church of God in Radford with Robin Angle and Donna Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the West Radford Church of God. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WOMACK, Alvin, (Leroy), 60, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Leroy was employed by the Town of Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Buck Yopp officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10329 Surname: Beverly, Buford, Stith, Irvin, George ------------------------- Their was actually 2 Bettie Beverly's that I know of in Pulaski Virginia. Both are in my line. One my grandmother Betty Thomas Beverly, daughter of James & Mary Beverly. Married James L. Stith. One my grandmother's aunt. Daughter of Sylvester & Rachel Beverly. Married Samuel Baldwin. Thanks, Jai

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10328 Surname: Beverly, Buford, Stith ------------------------- Thank you for responding so quickly. And you are right their all several Beverly's in Virginia. Many in and around Amherst & Botetout and the Pulaski/Montogomery Counties. And Frank could very well be among them. Thanks, I will continue checking if he is among my own.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10326 Surname: beverly ------------------------- I'm not sure of the county, because all I know of the parents is that they were residents of Virginia and alive in the 1940's. There were Beverly families in Pulaski county in the 1920's, and Frank (born 1920-22) may be one of their children. He doesn't seem to be a descendant of Frank Monroe Beverly, the best-known Frank!