Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Margie Annette Roberson
Died September 28, 2011
Margie Annette Roberson, 71, of Roanoke, answered God’s call when the sunset turned to evening dusk on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Margie’s wish and prayer was being fulfilled by God. Margie wanted to be at home, surrounded by her family when it was time for her transition. God heard and answered Margie’s prayer!
A native Roanoker, Margie grew up and attended schools in Northwest Roanoke. She was lead to Christ at an early age and she joined many of her family members at Mt. Zion AME Church.
Upon graduation from Lucy Addison High School in 1958, Margie began her march to adulthood. In 1960, Margie married
Jimmie Roberson and this union produced the love of her life- her daughters, Margery and Penny. Margie found a rewarding career when she joined her sister and brother in law- Delores and Herbert Coles, at the GE Plant in Salem, Va. Although Margie retired from GE after 20 years of service, she found new life as “GG or Grandma” to three grands, plus all those who adopted her as “Mrs. Rob.”
Margie’s legacy includes the following family members and relatives left to rejoice in her life: daughters, Margery and her special friend, “Stan”; Pamela “Penny” Roberson (Jerome Carey); siblings, Sally Harris, Delores ( Herbert Sr) Coles, Malcolm Louis Williams, Vivian W. Jones, Ron (Donna) Williams, Audrey Lee Williams and Frances Poindexter; grandchildren, Mia (Tiran) Stewart, Jason Roberson and his devoted partner, “Chasity”; Jerome Roberson; great-grands’:Nasir and Tiran Stewart, Jr., Delayshia Arrington, Ja`Soni and Jason (Jr.) Roberson.
Devoted life- long friends; Shirley Brown Washington, Beryl Glover and Shirley “Doll” Hardiman. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers from GE and the Addison High School Class of 1958. Godsons, Raymond Harvey, William Martin, Timothy Graham; goddaughters Jennifer Smith, Cynthia (Jimmy) Smith, Mildred Hash, Janet “Woo-Woo” Pannell and Nurse Deborah Parcells.
Funeral services will be held noon Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Mt. Zion AME Church with the Rev. Amy Christine Ziglar officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Interment
will be in Williams Memorial Park.
Mrs. Erma Maxine Wheeler
March 18, 1931 - September 25, 2011
Erma Maxine Smith Wheeler, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011. She was born March 18, 1931 in Boones Mill, Virginia, the daughter of the late William Henry and Jennie Lee Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Rufus S. Wheeler Sr., five sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Wheeler was a devout Christian and a member of Central Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, was Chair of the Deaconess Board for over 30 years, and served on the Finance Committee. Surviving family include one daughter, Antoinette (Johnny) Greene Sr.; three sons, Rufus Jr. (Dorothy C.) Wheeler, Hiawatha (Paige) Wheeler and Kenneth (Jeannette) Wheeler; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, John Adams Sr.; two sisters; Ernestine Webb and Mary Adams; a devoted friend, Leslie Hopkins; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, along with her Central Baptist Church family. The family wishes to thank the Nurses and staff of 2 Main at Friendship Retirement Community for their superior care and compassion given to our loved one. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Central Baptist Church, 1502 Staunton Ave. NW with the Pastor J. A. Keaton officiating. Interment
will be in the Central Baptist Church cemetery, Body Camp, Va. Friends may call for viewing on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from noon until 4 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis and viewing will resume at 5 p.m. at the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church.
James Henry Johnson
November 27, 1936 - October 1, 2012
James Henry Johnson (Jeepie), 75, of Hollins, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was born in Hollins, VA on November 27, 1936.
He was honorably discharged from United States Army and retired from General Electric in Salem, VA.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Johnson; brother, Frank D. Johnson (Donnie) and sister, Cassandra Small (Sookie).
Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Louise R. Johnson, of Hollins, VA; brother, Lawrence Johnson (Eva); sisters, Patricia Worrell (Leroy), Eva Blackwell (Kester), Peggy Minnis, all of Roanoke, VA, Margie Johnson, of Winston-Salem, NC and Barbara Johnson (Beanie), of Hollins, VA; brother-in-law, Charles Patterson, of Boones Mill; sister-in-law, Dorothy Johnson, of Bedford, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2012, at First Baptist Church-Hollins with the Rev. Dr. Harvey Saunders officiating and Rev. Dr. Joseph Keaton, Eulogist. Interment
will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2012, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
Leffy Gray
December 11, 1940 - October 2, 2012
Leffy Gray, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He was born December 11, 1940, in Franklin County, VA to the late Harry L. Gray and Christine V. Gray Witcher. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Matilda Gray and and Bessie G. Jackson.
Leffy retired from National Linen Service after many devoted years of service and was a member of Sweet Union Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 38 year, Marian Reynolds Gray; daughter, Patricia (Duke) Curtis; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Merceline Gray, Claudine Scurlock, both of Detroit, MI and Eyvonne (Roosevelt) Preston, of Rocky Mount, VA; brother, Harry James Gray, of Detroit, MI; brothers-in-law, Robert Jackson, of Atlanta, GA, Frank, Warren, Donald and Harold Reynolds; sister-in-law, Pauline Hale, all of Roanoke; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Leffy was a kind and loving man and he will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held noon, Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Sweet Union Baptist Church with the Rev. M. Sylvia Ball officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment
will be in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, October 5, 2012, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
Lamon O'Neil Price
March 30, 1981 - October 2, 2012
Lamon O'Neil Price, 31, of Roanoke, departed this life on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He was born March 30, 1981, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Joyce A. Graham and Radford B. (Ralph) Price.
He truly loved his children, and was an avid fan of the Miami Hurricanes and the San Francisco 49ers. All of his Facebook family and friends knew that. Lamon was devoted to staying fit, and was pursuing becoming a personal trainer. He practiced a healthy eating lifestyle, however he did enjoy an occasional hot donut.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Damien Pry, of Vinton, Julius and Jourdanae Price, of Roanoke; brother, Elder Nathan (Nay) Harper; sister, Jacquelyn (Bert) Harper, both of Roanoke; one niece; three nephews; seven aunts; three uncles; a host of loving cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Pastor Rayshon L. Cobbs Sr. officiating and Elder Nathan Harper, Eulogist. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment
will be private. There will be no viewing on Tuesday afternoon.
Harry Cecil Curtis Jr.
March 13, 1921 - October 5, 2012
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2Timothy 4:7-8
The faithful warrior fought a good fight for ninety-one productive years and finished his course on Friday, October 5, 2012. The fulfilled life of Harry Cecil Curtis, Jr. embarked on March 13, 1921 in Stewartsville, Virginia as his parents, Harry C. and Martelia Curtis welcomed their first born child with thankfulness. Cecil was preceded in demise by his parents; also a wife of fifty-five years, Marilyn C. Curtis, daughter, Trevor M. Curtis and brother, Marshall Curtis.
Cecil received his education from Bedford County and Roanoke City Public Schools; graduated from Lucy Addison High School in 1940 and attended Virginia State College. He nobly served his country during World War ll and received an honorable discharge from the U. S. Army.
With a unwavering faith in God, he joined church at an early age and was a fifty-year plus member of High Street Baptist Church; served on the Trustee Board for more than thirty years.
“Mr. Cecil” as he was affectionately called was a businessman of courage and determination. At the young age of six, his dream was to become a funeral director or run a grocery store/ restaurant. His dream became a reality. In 1947, Mr. Cecil bought a lot and a building was constructed at the corner of 10th Street and Moorman Avenue which was the site of Roanoke’s first black drive-in-restaurant, “The Cozy Corner” and a two-chair barbershop. Success was great; however, his second dream appeared when he served his apprenticeship with C.C. Williams Funeral Home. In 1952, Cecil along with Lawrence H. Hamlar established the funeral business of Hamlar-Curtis. He completed the requirements of the Virginia Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors; passed the State Board Examination in 1955; was an active member of the Western District Funeral Directors Association, the Virginia Morticians Association (Man of the Year-1999). He was recognized in 2005 by the Virginia Funeral Directors Association as a Fifty-Year Golden Licensee.
What manner of man is this? He was a philanthropist to local organizations and individuals throughout his life. Just to mention a few of his other attributes are: member of the Altruist Club, YMCA Family Center; recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letter from the Bethlehem Bible College and the “Key to the City of Roanoke.” His hobbies were “cars” and a friendly game of Poker every week with his poker buddies, the 52 Club. He was a mentor to many young people; his advice to them was: “to learn two trades in your voyage of life.” This humanitarian always had a smile, ready for conversation and eager to help anyone in need. His motto was: “Cornbread and Beans to Stretch Limousines.”
A limb has fallen from the family tree, his presence on earth will be a void in our life; however, his legacy will forever be engraved in our hearts. With the love of God in and around us, we humbly bow to The Master’s Plan. Precious memories of Cecil’s rewarding life are to be treasured by his children, Saundra (Robert Sr.) Eaves, Desoto, TX, Cecil-Maria Curtis-Otey, Roanoke, H. Clarke “Duke” (Patricia) Curtis, Roanoke, Ceasar (Viola) Hancock, Rowlett, TX, Beatrice Jones, Germany, and Charles “Chuck” (Stephanie) Patrick, Roanoke; a host of grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren; special nieces, Nickey (Byrl Sr.) Wright, Roanoke and Charlene Curtis, Winston-Salem, NC; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Caring Thanks to the Staff of Dr. Quasir Raza, Dr. Christopher Hick, Dr. Nelson Green, Dr. Conrad Claytor, VA Hospital Doctors, Dr. Steven Goldstein, 3rd and 5th Floors of Lewis Gale Hospital, Apria and Gentiva Medical Services, LOA, Staff of Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home and many, many devoted friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be noon Friday, October 12, 2012 at High Street Baptist Church, 2302 Florida Avenue, NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 with Rev. David L. Chapman as eulogist and Rev. Ulas N. Broady, officiating. Interment
will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012, at High Street Baptist Church. Flowers will be appreciated; however, you may consider donations to the Scholarship Fund of High Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
DAVIDSON, Jackie Wayne
Jackie Wayne Davidson, 59, of Cloverdale, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday morning December 28, 2005. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's East Chapel 12 noon, Friday, December 30, 2005.
DYE, Donald Elbridge Jr.
Donald Elbridge Dye, Jr., Lt. Colonel (Ret.), of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Betty Krebs Dye; sons, Timothy Krebs Murphy, Matthew Grant Murphy and his wife Tammy, all of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Linda Krebs Portlock and her husband Miles, of Gwynn's Island. Born in Kansas City, Mo., October 3, 1926, the son of Donald E. Dye, Sr. and Eunice Kathleen Carty, he was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Margaret Ellen Dye Argabright; and a nephew, William David Argabright. An Army veteran of WWII, he retired from the Army Reserve with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was Valedictorian and President of his High School graduating class in Missouri. A member of the Army Specialized Training Program at both South Dakota State University and VPI & SU, he was a graduate of Virginia Southern College,the Army Command and General Staff College, the Industrial College of the Armed Forced, and the Army Logistics Management Center. A CPA, he retired in 1986 as a Director and the Chief Financial Officer of Rowe Furniture Corporation. After retirement he served as a volunteer counselor for SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives. A member of several military and veterans organizations, he was a Past Commander of the Roanoke Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, and had served on the Board of the Roanoke Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. He served two terms as president of the History Museum and Historical Society of Western Virginia and as such, was then an ex-officio member of the board of Center-in-the-Square. He served four terms as a Director of the Southwest Virginia Branch of the English Speaking Union. A past President of Roanoke's Fincastle Resolutions Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, a former State President of the Virginia Society of the SAR, and a former Trustee of the National Society SAR, he had proven descent from twenty heroes of the American Revolution. He was a member of several other hereditary organizations including the Order of Founders and patriots of America, Americans of Royal Descent, the Society of the War of 1812, the Military Order of the Stars and Bars, the Baronial Order of the Magna Charta, Order of the Three Crusades 1096-1192, and the Order of the Crown of Charlemagne. A descendent of Colonel George Waller, who was with General Greene at Guilford Court House and with General Washington at Yorktown, he was very proud of his illustrious Waller cousins, the Honorable Sam Rayburn (1882-1961), Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and William Waller Henning, Esq. (1768-1828), who compiled "The Statutes at Large of Virginia. He was honored to be a direct descendent of Lt. Col. Walter Chiles, II, elected Speaker of the House of Burgesses in 1653, and Colonel John Page who, in 1678 donated funds and the land for building of Bruton Parish Church, in Williamsburg. A former licensed private pilot and former FIA and National SCCA licensed competition driver, Colonel Dye was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, a member of the Holland Society of New York, Jamestowne Society, The Page-Nelson Society, The Shenandoah Club, and St. John's Episcopal Church. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2005. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest a contribution to the History Museum, P.O. Box 1904, Roanoke 24008, or your favorite charity. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.
EDWARDS, Martha Lydia Moore
Martha Lydia Moore Edwards, 96, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at her home in Buchanan, Va. Mrs. Edwards was born December 29, 1908 in Maiden Springs, Tazewell Co., Va. to the late Thomas Bane and Pearl Kepner Moore. Her family and she moved to Buchanan in 1921. Mrs. Edwards attended the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg and graduated in 1933. On December 22, 1939, Martha married
Melvan E. Edwards and they made their home in Buchanan. It was there that their sons, John, Larry, Robert, and Richard were born. Martha worked for nearly 40 years in Botetourt County as a teacher and was a past president of the Botetourt County Education Association. She will be remembered fondly by the many students she helped throughout her career. She was a member of 84 years standing and past Sunday school teacher at the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. Martha was the first woman to serve as Superintendent of the Sunday school. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Melvan; her brothers, John F. Moore, Garnett V. Moore; and twin sister, Mary V. Breithaupt. Survivors include her sons, John B. and wife, June of McGaheysville, Va.; Larry M. and wife, Barbara of Pensacola, Fla.; Robert E. and wife, Kitty of Powder Springs, Ga.; and Richard K. and wife, Laurie of Arnold, Md.; seven grandchildren, Zane M., Christian S., Chad J., Jennifer B., Valerie J., Philip R. Edwards, and Sarah A. Anderson; four great-grandchildren, Peyton A., Reilly E., Gracie A., and Benson M. Edwards; sister, Ellen Major of Walnut Creek, Ohio. A Graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2005 in Fairview cemetery, Buchanan, where she will be buried beside her husband and parents, to be followed by a Service of the Resurrection held at 1 p.m. in the Buchanan Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Marina Gopadze officiating. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Edwards' sons and grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 30 at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Mrs. Edwards will be available for viewing before the service on Saturday from 11 to 12 Noon at the funeral home.
HERNANDEZ, Ofelia
Ofelia Hernandez, 67, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. A mass will be held December 30, 2005 at 3 p.m., St. Gerard's Catholic Church,Roanoke. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
HOWARD, Thomas E. and Thelma G.
Thomas E. (Sonny) Howard, 60 and Thelma G. Howard, 60, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2005. They are preceded in death by their grandchildren, Christopher, Harlie, Matthew and Savannah; Thelma's parents Helen and Ohmer Greenway; Thelma's brother, Buford Greenway and their daughter, Bobbie Jo Howard and Sonny's mother, Louella Myers. They are survived by their children, Mike and April Howard and Ronnie and Crystal Howard; Sonny's sister, Jo Lynn and husband, Buddy Eskew; their grandchildren, Joseph, Aaron, and Skyler; Sonny's sister, Theresa Nalley; Thelma's brothers and sisters, Wayne and Shelia Greenway, Jay and Linda Greenway, Dennis Greenway, Barbara and Henry Hutchinson; numerous nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Billy Greenway. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lorraine Taylor officiating. Family will receive friends following the service.
JOHNSTON, Eldridge Kendall
Eldridge Kendell Johnston, 84, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Most often known as Ed or Poppi, he was a native of Giles County, Va., and later made his home in Roanoke and Blue Ridge, Va. Ed was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Europe during WWII. Ed was one of the original owners of the J&K Garage on Williamson Road in Roanoke. Through his work he made many friends and fixed many of the valley's vehicles until his retirement in the mid 80's. Ed was a member of Connelly Memorial Baptist Church for many years and was most currently a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He enjoyed working in his yard, watching baseball, and especially playing with his Siamese cat, Miko. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mida Johnston; his siblings, Hurley Johnston, Melvin Johnston, Chris Johnston, and Winefred Albert. Ed is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rathma Lee Frazier Johnston; two sons, Ronald Johnston, of Lynchburg and David Johnston and his wife Debbie, of Roanoke; one daughter, Vickie Anderson, of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and spouses, Greg Johnston and his wife Laura, of Roanoke, Jason Anderson and his wife Kari, of Abingdon, Va., Renae Keffer and her husband Kendall, of Roanoke, Denyse Anderson, of Raleigh, N.C., Kelli Johnston, of Roanoke; and five great grandchildren, Luke Johnston, Brooke Johnston, Jeremy Anderson, Drew Anderson, and Grant Keffer. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church. The family will receive guests at Oakey's East Chapel on Cloverdale Road between the hours of 3 and 8 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be held on Friday December 30 at 2 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel.
LAMB, Louis Willie
Louis Willie Lamb, 75, of Roanoke, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2005, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Lamb. Surviving are his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Dot Myers Lamb; a special brother-in-law and wife, Wayne and Betty Myers of Eagle Rock; brother-in-law and wife, Sammy and Virginia Myers of Troutville; special nephew, David Fields; special niece, Debbie Stickman; several other nieces and nephews, Lisa Bocock, Kenny Myers, Jr., Christina Myers, Sammy Myers and Richard Hutchison; and an aunt, Loamie Wright. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2005, in Old Domioion Memorial Gardens. Pastors Jim Foringer and Michael Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
MEADOR, James V.
James V. Meador, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2005. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, 562-1182.
MEADOR, William Price Jr.
William Price Meador, Jr., 76, of Roanoke, passed away December 28, 2005. Funeral service 12 noon Friday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362 1237.
