Descendants of George Fridley (1731-1814)

Leonard Bertram Armentrout^1,2,3,4

M, #21751, b. 17 Nov 1929, d. 3 Jan 1993

Family Explorer

Mother

Ilda May Armentrout⁴ b. 5 Jul 1912, d. 5 Jun 1994

Birth*

17 Nov 1929

Leonard was born at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Nov 1929.^2,4

He was the son of Ilda May Armentrout.⁴

(Witness) Census

29 Apr 1930

Leonard Bertram Armentrout appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1930 in the household of Captain Bruce Armentrout and Lutishia W. Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.⁴

(Witness) Census

18 Apr 1940

Leonard Bertram Armentrout appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1940 in the household of Captain Bruce Armentrout and Lutishia W. Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.⁴

(Witness) Census

20 Apr 1950

Leonard Bertram Armentrout appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1950 in the household of Captain Bruce Armentrout and Lutishia W. Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.⁴

Marriage*

2 Dec 1950

He married Doris Arlene Tingler at Craig Co, VA, on 2 Dec 1950.
Leonard Bertram Armentrout, age 21, single, b. Jordan Mines, res. Jordan Mines, par. Ilda Armentrout, farmer for Bruce Armentrout; Doris Arlene Tingler, age 16, single, b. Jordan Mines, res. Jordan Mines, par. George M. Tingler & Edna Campbell; md by Aubrey Russell.¹

Divorce*

4 Sep 1973

Leonard was divorced from Doris Arlene Tingler at Alexandria, VA, on 4 Sep 1973.
Leonard Bertram Armentrout, age 43, b. 17 Nov 1929, 1st marriage, b. Covington, res. Alexandria, VA; Doris A. Tingler, age 39, b. 10 June 1934, 1st marriage, b. Covington, res. Fairfax, VA; divorce granted to wife.⁵

Death*

3 Jan 1993

Leonard died on 3 Jan 1993 at Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 63. Informant was Donny E. Armentrout.^3,2

Burial*

His body was interred at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, at Armentrout Cem.³

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
29 Apr 1930	Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	Captain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, William Dallas Armentrout, Vadis Richard Armentrout, Ilda May Armentrout, Nellie Pearl Armentrout, Roxie Evelyn Armentrout, George Harding Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout⁴
18 Apr 1940	Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	Captain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, Vadis Richard Armentrout, George Harding Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout⁴
20 Apr 1950	Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	Captain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, Vadis Richard Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout⁴

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

29 Apr 1930

Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

18 Apr 1940

Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

Captain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, Vadis Richard Armentrout, George Harding Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout⁴

20 Apr 1950

Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

Captain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, Vadis Richard Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout⁴

Family

Doris Arlene Tingler b. 10 Jun 1934, d. 26 Mar 1985

Marriage*

2 Dec 1950

He married Doris Arlene Tingler at Craig Co, VA, on 2 Dec 1950.
Leonard Bertram Armentrout, age 21, single, b. Jordan Mines, res. Jordan Mines, par. Ilda Armentrout, farmer for Bruce Armentrout; Doris Arlene Tingler, age 16, single, b. Jordan Mines, res. Jordan Mines, par. George M. Tingler & Edna Campbell; md by Aubrey Russell.¹

Divorce*

4 Sep 1973

Leonard was divorced from Doris Arlene Tingler at Alexandria, VA, on 4 Sep 1973.
Leonard Bertram Armentrout, age 43, b. 17 Nov 1929, 1st marriage, b. Covington, res. Alexandria, VA; Doris A. Tingler, age 39, b. 10 June 1934, 1st marriage, b. Covington, res. Fairfax, VA; divorce granted to wife.⁵

Citations

[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
[S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S2765] Divorces, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Daisy Ethel Hepler¹

F, #21752, b. 30 May 1916, d. 12 Feb 2006

Family Explorer

Birth*

30 May 1916

Daisy was born at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 May 1916.²

Marriage*

She married William Dallas Armentrout.¹

Census*

2 Jul 1940

Daisy Ethel Hepler and William Dallas Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Jul 1940.³

Residence*

17 Oct 1940

William Dallas Armentrout and Daisy Ethel Hepler resided at Rt 1, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Oct 1940.⁴

Census

11 Apr 1950

She and William Dallas Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Falling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Apr 1950.³

(informant) Death

13 Mar 1989

Daisy was informant for the death of William Dallas Armentrout at Indian Draft, Alleghany Co, VA, on 13 Mar 1989.^3,5,1

Death*

12 Feb 2006

Daisy died on 12 Feb 2006 at age 89. Last residence: Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.⁵

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
2 Jul 1940	Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	William Dallas Armentrout, Daisy Ethel Hepler, William Dallas Armentrout Jr, Daisy Marie Armentrout and Cecil Ray Armentrout³
11 Apr 1950	Falling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	William Dallas Armentrout, Daisy Ethel Hepler, Daisy Marie Armentrout, Cecil Ray Armentrout and Leon Wayne Armentrout³

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

2 Jul 1940

Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

William Dallas Armentrout, Daisy Ethel Hepler, William Dallas Armentrout Jr, Daisy Marie Armentrout and Cecil Ray Armentrout³

11 Apr 1950

Falling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

William Dallas Armentrout, Daisy Ethel Hepler, Daisy Marie Armentrout, Cecil Ray Armentrout and Leon Wayne Armentrout³

Family

William Dallas Armentrout b. 9 Aug 1907, d. 13 Mar 1989

Marriage*

She married William Dallas Armentrout.¹

Children

William Dallas Armentrout Jr³ b. 28 Oct 1930, d. 20 Dec 1997
Daisy Marie Armentrout³ b. 2 Feb 1933, d. 9 Aug 2011
Cecil Ray Armentrout³ b. 5 Dec 1935, d. 19 Nov 1956
Leon Wayne Armentrout³ b. 25 Mar 1942, d. 30 Jun 2004

Citations

[S2674] Compiled online genealogy Descendants of John Wolfe, Louise Collins Perkins, compiler, online at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/e/r/…, accessed Oct 2006.
[S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
[S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Madeline Imogene Tingler^1,2

F, #21753

Family Explorer

Father

William Henry Tingler¹ b. 17 Jun 1913, d. 14 Apr 1972

Mother

Ruby Pauline Wolfe¹ b. 10 Dec 1915, d. 7 Jun 2006

Madeline Imogene Tingler is the daughter of William Henry Tingler and Ruby Pauline Wolfe.¹

Marriage*

14 Oct 1954

She married Vadis Richard Armentrout at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Oct 1954.
Vadis Richard Armentrout, age 43, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Jordon Mines, VA, par. C.B. Armentrout & Teshia Fridley, farmer; Madeline Imogene Tingler, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Jordon Mines, VA, par. William H. Tingler & Ruby Wolfe; md by Chas S. Snead.^1,2

Marriage*

7 May 1977

She married Robert Lee Simmons at Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 May 1977.
Robert Lee Simmons, age 24, single, b. 27 Nov 1953, VA, res. Roanoke, par. Charles Raymond Simmons & Clara Tucker; Madeline Imogene Armentrout nee Tingler, age 41, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 19 Dec 1935, VA, res. Roanoke, par. William Henry Tingler & Ruby Wolfe; md by Joseph M. West.³

Family 1

Vadis Richard Armentrout b. 2 Aug 1909, d. 8 Apr 1966

Family 2

Robert Lee Simmons

Citations

[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S2674] Compiled online genealogy Descendants of John Wolfe, Louise Collins Perkins, compiler, online at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/e/r/…, accessed Oct 2006.
[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Bolton Robertson¹

M, #21754, b. 20 Jun 1915, d. 2 Jun 1978

Family Explorer

Birth*

20 Jun 1915

Bolton was born at Roanoke Co, VA, on 20 Jun 1915.^2,3

Marriage*

12 Jun 1948

He married Ilda May Armentrout at Newport News, VA, on 12 Jun 1948.
Bolton Robertson, age 32, single, b. Roanoke Co, VA, res. Newport News, par. John Robertson & Sallie Robertson, carpenter, NNSB&DD Co; Ilda May Fisher nee Armentrout, age 34, divorced, 1 prev marr, b. Alleghany Co, res. Newport News, par. Bruce Armentrout & L. Tishea Friedley; md by C.C. Dellinger at Newport News.^3,1

Employment*

May 1950

Occupation: carpenter in May 1950 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co, VA. Construction.⁴

Census*

5 May 1950

Bolton Robertson and Ilda May Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Falls Church, Fairfax Co, VA, on 5 May 1950. Also enumerated in this household was Robert Fisher, lodger, age 27, single, b. VA, carpenter.⁴

Death*

2 Jun 1978

Bolton died on 2 Jun 1978 at Alexandria Hosp, Alexandria, VA, at age 62.²

Burial*

His body was interred at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.²

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
5 May 1950	Falls Church, Fairfax Co, VA	Bolton Robertson and Ilda May Armentrout⁴

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

5 May 1950

Falls Church, Fairfax Co, VA

Bolton Robertson and Ilda May Armentrout⁴

Family

Ilda May Armentrout b. 5 Jul 1912, d. 5 Jun 1994

Citations

[S2674] Compiled online genealogy Descendants of John Wolfe, Louise Collins Perkins, compiler, online at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/e/r/…, accessed Oct 2006.
[S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Meredith Carper Byer^1,2

M, #21755

Family Explorer

Father

Daniel Carper Byer¹ b. 11 Nov 1893, d. 23 Jul 1970

Mother

Mary Blanche Fridley¹ b. Oct 1887, d. 27 May 1966

Meredith Carper Byer is the son of Daniel Carper Byer and Mary Blanche Fridley.¹

Marriage*

27 Mar 1937

He married Roxie Evelyn Armentrout at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Mar 1937.
Meredith C. Byer, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Covington RFD 2, par. D.C. & Mary Byer, farming; Miss Roxie E. Armentrout, age 18, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Jordan Mines, par. C.B. & T.L. Armentrout; md by John W. Tucker at Jordan Mines.^3,4

Family

Roxie Evelyn Armentrout b. 5 Aug 1918, d. 27 Jun 1987

Children

Meredith Richard Byer¹ b. 5 Oct 1937, d. 13 May 2013
Robert Wayne Byer¹ b. 23 Feb 1948, d. 18 Apr 1980

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S2674] Compiled online genealogy Descendants of John Wolfe, Louise Collins Perkins, compiler, online at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/e/r/…, accessed Oct 2006.

Clara Gertrude Helmintoller^1,2

F, #21773, b. 10 Jan 1903, d. 10 Apr 1984

Family Explorer

Father

James Harvey Helmintoller¹ b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950

Mother

Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess¹ b. 12 Oct 1881, d. 29 Oct 1964

Birth*

10 Jan 1903

Clara Gertrude Helmintoller was born on 10 Jan 1903 at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA.^3,1

She was the daughter of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess.¹

(Witness) Census

12 May 1910

Clara Gertrude Helmintoller appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 in the household of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

Clara Gertrude Helmintoller married Dewey Lee King.⁴

Census*

16 Jan 1920

Clara Gertrude Helmintoller and Dewey Lee King appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 16 Jan 1920.¹

Census

18 Jun 1940

Clara Gertrude Helmintoller and Dewey Lee King appeared on the census as head of household at Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Jun 1940.¹

Residence

17 Dec 1950

Clara Gertrude Helmintoller resided at Richmond, VA, on 17 Dec 1950.⁵

Residence*

2 Aug 1954

She resided at Richmond, VA, on 2 Aug 1954.⁴

Death*

10 Apr 1984

Clara died on 10 Apr 1984 at VA at age 81.³

Burial*

Her body was interred at Glen Allen, Henrico Co, VA, at Westhampton Memorial Park.³

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
12 May 1910	Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, William Henry Helmintoller, Clara Gertrude Helmintoller, Connie Marshall Helmintoller and Lara Ray Helmintoller¹
16 Jan 1920	New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA	Dewey Lee King, Clara Gertrude Helmintoller and William L. King¹
18 Jun 1940	Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA	Dewey Lee King and Clara Gertrude Helmintoller¹

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

12 May 1910

Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, William Henry Helmintoller, Clara Gertrude Helmintoller, Connie Marshall Helmintoller and Lara Ray Helmintoller¹

16 Jan 1920

New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA

Dewey Lee King, Clara Gertrude Helmintoller and William L. King¹

18 Jun 1940

Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA

Dewey Lee King and Clara Gertrude Helmintoller¹

Family

Dewey Lee King b. 10 Nov 1899, d. Mar 1988

Marriage*

She married Dewey Lee King.⁴

Children

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S2674] Compiled online genealogy "James Harvey Helmintoller," Helmintoller board, ancestry.com, 28 Nov 1999, by Louis Showalter.
[S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
[S237] Obituary, William Henry Helmintoller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 23 August 1954.
[S237] Obituary, James Harvey Helmintoller, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 18 December 1950.

Reatha T. Helmintoller¹

F, #21774, b. circa 1921

Family Explorer

Father

James Harvey Helmintoller¹ b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950

Mother

Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess¹ b. 12 Oct 1881, d. 29 Oct 1964

Birth*

circa 1921

Reatha T. Helmintoller was born circa 1921 at VA.¹

She was the daughter of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess.¹

(Witness) Census

11 Apr 1930

Reatha T. Helmintoller appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess at 209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

Reatha T. Helmintoller married Earman R. Fish.²

Census*

18 Jun 1940

Reatha T. Helmintoller and Earman R. Fish appeared on the census as head of household at Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Jun 1940.¹

Residence

17 Dec 1950

Reatha T. Helmintoller resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Dec 1950.³

Residence*

2 Aug 1954

She resided at Richmond, VA, on 2 Aug 1954.²

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
11 Apr 1930	209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹
18 Jun 1940	Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA	Earman R. Fish and Reatha T. Helmintoller¹

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

11 Apr 1930

209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹

18 Jun 1940

Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA

Earman R. Fish and Reatha T. Helmintoller¹

Family

Earman R. Fish b. circa 1912

Marriage*

She married Earman R. Fish.²

Child

Mary E. Fish¹

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S237] Obituary, William Henry Helmintoller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 23 August 1954.
[S237] Obituary, James Harvey Helmintoller, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 18 December 1950.

Daisy Mae Helmintoller^1,2

F, #21775, b. 4 May 1921, d. 20 May 2008

Family Explorer

Daisy Mae Helmintoller Bishop

Image credit: Randy Shepherd, findagrave.com

Cavel Lee and Daisy Mae (Helmintoller) Bishop, Big Sand Cem, Indian Valley, Floyd Co, VA

Image credit: Nancy Mayo Bishop, findagrave.co

Father

James Harvey Helmintoller¹ b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950

Mother

Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess¹ b. 12 Oct 1881, d. 29 Oct 1964

Birth*

4 May 1921

Daisy Mae Helmintoller was born on 4 May 1921 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.^3,2,1

She was the daughter of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess.¹

(Witness) Census

11 Apr 1930

Daisy Mae Helmintoller appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess at 209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

(Witness) Residence

1 Apr 1935

Daisy Mae Helmintoller lived with James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess on 1 Apr 1935 at 529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

(Witness) Census

4 Apr 1940

Daisy Mae Helmintoller appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1940 in the household of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess at 529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1942

She married Cavel Lee Bishop circa 1942.²

Residence

17 Dec 1950

Daisy Mae Helmintoller resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Dec 1950.⁴

Residence*

2 Aug 1954

She resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Aug 1954.⁵

Death*

20 May 2008

Daisy died on 20 May 2008 at Radford Nursing & Rehab Center, Radford, Montgomery Co, VA, at age 87.
Daisy Mae Helmintoller Bishop, 87, of Indian Valley, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Radford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Radford, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Cavel Lee Bishop; three brothers; and five sisters. She was born in Covington, Va., on May 4, 1921. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Duncan, of Indian Valley, Gail and Lloyd Cole, of Dublin, and Brenda and Wayne Henegar, of Alum Ridge; sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Karen Bishop, Danny and Pat Bishop, and C.L. and Drema Bishop, all of Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Nina Wiess, of Dublin, Jeanette Bishop, of Fairlawn, and Sylvia Minnick, of Radford; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Radford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and the Hospice nurses for their kindness and care of our mother. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd with the Rev. Joe Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Big Sand Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home.^3,2

Burial*

23 May 2008

Her body was interred on 23 May 2008 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co, VA, at Big Sand Cemetery.²

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
11 Apr 1930	209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹
4 Apr 1940	529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

11 Apr 1930

209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹

4 Apr 1940

529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹

Family

Cavel Lee Bishop b. 20 Aug 1914, d. 22 May 2003

Marriage*

circa 1942

She married Cavel Lee Bishop circa 1942.²

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S237] Obituary, Daisy Mae Helmintoller Bishop, Floyd (VA) Press, 29 May 2008, online at ancestry.com.
[S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
[S237] Obituary, James Harvey Helmintoller, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 18 December 1950.
[S237] Obituary, William Henry Helmintoller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 23 August 1954.

Everett Lynn Helmintoller^1,2,3

M, #21776, b. 25 Mar 1924, d. 24 Jun 1989

Family Explorer

Everett Lynn Helmintoller

Image credit: Frances Beckstrom Helmintoller,

Father

James Harvey Helmintoller¹ b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950

Mother

Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess¹ b. 12 Oct 1881, d. 29 Oct 1964

Birth*

25 Mar 1924

Everett was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Mar 1924.^2,1,3

He was the son of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess.¹

(Witness) Census

11 Apr 1930

Everett Lynn Helmintoller appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess at 209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

(Witness) Residence

1 Apr 1935

Everett Lynn Helmintoller lived with James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess on 1 Apr 1935 at 529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

(Witness) Census

4 Apr 1940

Everett Lynn Helmintoller appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1940 in the household of James Harvey Helmintoller and Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess at 529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

Everett Lynn Helmintoller married Juanita Adell Wright.³

Residence

17 Dec 1950

Everett Lynn Helmintoller resided at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Dec 1950.⁴

Residence*

2 Aug 1954

He resided at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Aug 1954.⁵

Death*

24 Jun 1989

He died on 24 Jun 1989 at Richmond, VA, at age 65..^3,2

Burial*

His body was interred at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at Alleghany Memorial Park.³

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
11 Apr 1930	209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹
4 Apr 1940	529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

11 Apr 1930

209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹

4 Apr 1940

529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

James Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller¹

Family

Juanita Adell Wright b. 25 Feb 1926, d. 22 Jul 2006

Marriage*

He married Juanita Adell Wright.³

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
[S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
[S237] Obituary, James Harvey Helmintoller, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 18 December 1950.
[S237] Obituary, William Henry Helmintoller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 23 August 1954.

Arnold Franklin Barker^1,2

M, #21777, b. 20 Feb 1911, d. 13 Oct 1977

Family Explorer

Father

Frank Barker¹ b. 22 Aug 1881, d. 31 Dec 1935

Mother

Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender¹ b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 8 May 1971

Birth*

20 Feb 1911

Arnold was born at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Feb 1911.^3,1,4,2

He was the son of Frank Barker and Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender.¹

(Witness) Census

6 Jan 1920

Arnold Franklin Barker appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Frank Barker and Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.¹

(informant) Death

31 Dec 1935

Arnold was informant for the death of Frank Barker at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Dec 1935.⁵

Marriage*

15 Nov 1939

He married Virginia Frances Fridley at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Nov 1939.
Arnold Franklin Barker, age 28, single, b. Page, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Frank Barker & Nora Lavender, mining; Virginia Frances Fridley, age 21, single, b. Clifftop, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm Fridley & Margaret Small; md by W.L. Walters at Covington.²

Employment*

Apr 1940

Occupation: motorman in Apr 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.¹

Census*

16 Apr 1940

Arnold Franklin Barker and Virginia Frances Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.¹

Employment

Oct 1940

Occupation: coal company worker in Oct 1940 at Concho, Fayette Co, WV. Low Volatile Coal Co.³

Mlt-Registration*

16 Oct 1940

Arnold Franklin Barker registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Fayette Co, WV.³

Residence

16 Oct 1940

He resided at Concho, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.³

Employment

Apr 1950

Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1950 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV. Runs coal cutting machine, coal mines.¹

Census

3 Apr 1950

He and Virginia Frances Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1950.¹

Residence

8 May 1971

Arnold Franklin Barker resided at Akron, Summit Co, OH, on 8 May 1971.⁶

Residence*

Oct 1977

He resided at 1001 Valdes Ave, Akron, Summit Co, OH, in Oct 1977.⁴

Death*

13 Oct 1977

Arnold died on 13 Oct 1977 at Akron hospital, Akron, Summit Co, OH, at age 66.^7,4

Burial*

15 Oct 1977

His body was interred on 15 Oct 1977 at Akron, Summit Co, OH, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.⁷

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
6 Jan 1920	Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV	Frank Barker, Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender, Arnold Franklin Barker, Clyde Lee Barker, Elmer Barker and Edith B. Barker¹
16 Apr 1940	Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV	Arnold Franklin Barker, Virginia Frances Fridley, Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender and James Edward Barker¹
3 Apr 1950	Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV	Arnold Franklin Barker, Virginia Frances Fridley, Nancy Carroll Barker, William Franklin Barker and William Carl Fridley¹

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

6 Jan 1920

Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV

Frank Barker, Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender, Arnold Franklin Barker, Clyde Lee Barker, Elmer Barker and Edith B. Barker¹

16 Apr 1940

Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV

Arnold Franklin Barker, Virginia Frances Fridley, Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender and James Edward Barker¹

3 Apr 1950

Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV

Arnold Franklin Barker, Virginia Frances Fridley, Nancy Carroll Barker, William Franklin Barker and William Carl Fridley¹

Family

Virginia Frances Fridley b. 16 Jul 1920, d. 11 Dec 1994

Marriage*

15 Nov 1939

He married Virginia Frances Fridley at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Nov 1939.
Arnold Franklin Barker, age 28, single, b. Page, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Frank Barker & Nora Lavender, mining; Virginia Frances Fridley, age 21, single, b. Clifftop, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm Fridley & Margaret Small; md by W.L. Walters at Covington.²

Children

Nancy Carroll Barker⁴ b. 29 May 1940, d. 9 Apr 1999
William Franklin Barker⁴ b. 14 Apr 1944, d. 3 Aug 2004
Allen F. Barker⁴

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
[S237] Obituary, Arnold F. Barker, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 14 October 1977.
[S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
[S237] Obituary, Nora Frances Barker, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Sunday, 9 May 1971.
[S237] Obituary, Arnold F. Barker, Akron (OH) Beacon Jurnal, Friday, 14 October 1977.

Edith Louise Toombs^1,2

F, #21779, b. 2 Jan 1927, d. 29 Mar 2021

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Kenneth Toombs¹ b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988

Mother

Edith Beatrice Fridley¹ b. 13 Oct 1906, d. 19 Apr 1984

Birth*

2 Jan 1927

Edith was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Jan 1927.^1,2

She was the daughter of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley.¹

(Witness) Census

14 May 1930

Edith Louise Toombs appeared on the census of 14 May 1930 in the household of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

(Witness) Census

24 May 1940

Edith Louise Toombs appeared on the census of 24 May 1940 in the household of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley at 509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

1 Sep 1945

She married Calvin Joseph Jerman at Fairfax, Fairfax Co, VA, on 1 Sep 1945.
Calvin Joseph Jerman, age 19, single, b. Burke, VA, res. Rt 3, Fairfax, VA, par. Joseph Fenton Jerman & Annie Elizabeth Trumble, mechanic; Edith Louise Toombs, age 18, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Rt 3, Fairfax, VA, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by Albert K. Hayward.²

Employment*

May 1950

Occupation: truck driver in May 1950 at Lee Dist, Fairfax Co, VA. State Highway.¹

Census*

13 May 1950

Edith Louise Toombs and Calvin Joseph Jerman appeared on the census as head of household at Lee Dist, Fairfax Co, VA, on 13 May 1950.¹

(informant) Death

17 Feb 1959

Edith was informant for the death of Calvin Joseph Jerman at Burke, Fairfax Co, VA, on 17 Feb 1959.³

Marriage*

23 Apr 1976

She married Samuel David Bunch at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Apr 1976.
Samuel David Bunch, age 62, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 28 October 1913, TN, res. 6703 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA, par. Henry Bunch & Maggie Harris; Edith Louise Jerman, age 49, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 2 January 1927, VA, res. 207 High Ave, Covington, VA, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by Harold S. Moffett Jr at Covington.²

Marriage*

2 Sep 1995

She married Leonard Washburn Pettitt at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Sep 1995.²

Residence*

10 Sep 2006

Edith Louise Toombs resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Sep 2006.⁴

Residence

9 Jan 2016

She resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Jan 2016.⁵

Residence

25 Nov 2019

She resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Nov 2019.⁶

Death*

29 Mar 2021

Edith died on 29 Mar 2021 at Brian Center, Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 94.
Edith Toombs Pettitt, 94, of Covington died Monday, March 29, 2021,at the Brain Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Low Moor.

She was born January 2, 1927, in Covington a daughter of the late Charles K. Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley Toombs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Jerman, and her husband, Leonard Pettitt, one son, Paul Jerman and one daughter, Kathleen Walker.

Mrs. Pettitt had retired from the H.O. Canfield Co. as an inspector. She was also member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.

Surviving are four daughters, Clara Copland Hanna and her husband, Joe, Karen Williams, Beverly Baker and her husband, Richard, all of Covington and Sharon Broughman and her husband, Carrol, of Clifton Forge; three sons, J.C. Jerman and his wife, Jeanie, of Covington, Bobby Jerman and his wife, Norma, and Billy Jerman and his wife, Aiza, all of Clifton Forge; 15 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 1:00 PM in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Doug Hollenbeck officiating.

The family will receive their friends from 11:30 to 12:30 PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Arritt Funeral Home.⁷

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
14 May 1930	Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs and Barbara Leigh Toombs¹
24 May 1940	509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs¹
13 May 1950	Lee Dist, Fairfax Co, VA	Calvin Joseph Jerman and Edith Louise Toombs¹

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

14 May 1930

Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs and Barbara Leigh Toombs¹

24 May 1940

509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs¹

13 May 1950

Lee Dist, Fairfax Co, VA

Calvin Joseph Jerman and Edith Louise Toombs¹

Family 1

Calvin Joseph Jerman b. 10 Feb 1926, d. 17 Feb 1959

Marriage*

1 Sep 1945

She married Calvin Joseph Jerman at Fairfax, Fairfax Co, VA, on 1 Sep 1945.
Calvin Joseph Jerman, age 19, single, b. Burke, VA, res. Rt 3, Fairfax, VA, par. Joseph Fenton Jerman & Annie Elizabeth Trumble, mechanic; Edith Louise Toombs, age 18, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Rt 3, Fairfax, VA, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by Albert K. Hayward.²

Children

Family 2

Samuel David Bunch b. 28 Oct 1913

Marriage*

23 Apr 1976

She married Samuel David Bunch at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Apr 1976.
Samuel David Bunch, age 62, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 28 October 1913, TN, res. 6703 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA, par. Henry Bunch & Maggie Harris; Edith Louise Jerman, age 49, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 2 January 1927, VA, res. 207 High Ave, Covington, VA, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by Harold S. Moffett Jr at Covington.²

Family 3

Leonard Washburn Pettitt

Marriage*

2 Sep 1995

She married Leonard Washburn Pettitt at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Sep 1995.²

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
[S237] Obituary, Kenneth Raymond Toombs, Sept 2006.
[S237] Obituary, Barbara Toombs Goodwin, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at http://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituary/2889/, accessed February 2018.
[S237] Obituary, Mary Sue Toombs Arrington, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at https://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/…, accessed January 2023.
[S237] Obituary, Edith Toombs Pettitt, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at https://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/…, accessed January 2023.

Barbara Leigh Toombs^1,2

F, #21780, b. 11 Mar 1929, d. 9 Jan 2016

Family Explorer

Barbara Leigh Toombs Goodwin

Image credit: obituary photo

Father

Charles Kenneth Toombs¹ b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988

Mother

Edith Beatrice Fridley¹ b. 13 Oct 1906, d. 19 Apr 1984

Birth*

11 Mar 1929

Barbara was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Mar 1929.^3,1,2

She was the daughter of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley.¹

(Witness) Census

14 May 1930

Barbara Leigh Toombs appeared on the census of 14 May 1930 in the household of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

(Witness) Census

24 May 1940

Barbara Leigh Toombs appeared on the census of 24 May 1940 in the household of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley at 509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

29 Apr 1946

She married Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Apr 1946.
Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr, age 20, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. E.O. Goodwin Sr & Selena May Long; Barbara Leigh Toombs, age 17, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. Charles Toombs & Beatrice E. Fridley; md by A.W. Henton at Covington.²

Census*

6 May 1950

Barbara Leigh Toombs and Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr appeared on the census as head of household at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 May 1950.¹

Residence*

10 Sep 2006

Barbara Leigh Toombs resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Sep 2006.⁴

Death*

9 Jan 2016

Barbara died on 9 Jan 2016 at 210 N High St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 86.
Barbara Toombs Goodwin 86, of 210 N. High St., died, Saturday January 9, 2016 at her residence.
Mrs. Goodwin was born March 11, 1929, the daughter of the late Charles K. Toombs and Beatrice Fridley Toombs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Emmett O. Goodwin Jr. in 1993 and a daughter Barbara Sue Goodwin in 1953; two brothers, George and Kenneth and one sister Margaret.
Barbara was a member of Christ United Methodist Church as well as part of the Women’s circle. She was employed by Leggett’s Department Store where she worked as a clerk.
Surviving are four sons, Jeffrey Goodwin; Joel Goodwin and his wife Rita; Charles Goodwin and his wife Ruth all of Covington and David Goodwin and his wife Peggy of Richmond, five grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren; two sisters, Edith and Susan, both of Covington and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Friday, January 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Christina Bowen officiating.
The family will receive their friends one hour prior to service time at Arritt Funeral Home on Friday.
Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.⁵

Burial*

15 Jan 2016

Her body was interred on 15 Jan 2016 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.⁵

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
14 May 1930	Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA	Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs and Barbara Leigh Toombs¹
24 May 1940	509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs¹
6 May 1950	Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr and Barbara Leigh Toombs¹

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

14 May 1930

Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA

Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs and Barbara Leigh Toombs¹

24 May 1940

509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs¹

6 May 1950

Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr and Barbara Leigh Toombs¹

Family

Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr b. circa 1926, d. 11 Aug 1993

Marriage*

29 Apr 1946

She married Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Apr 1946.
Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr, age 20, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. E.O. Goodwin Sr & Selena May Long; Barbara Leigh Toombs, age 17, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. Charles Toombs & Beatrice E. Fridley; md by A.W. Henton at Covington.²

Children

Charles K. Goodwin¹
David A. Goodwin¹
Barbara Sue Goodwin⁶ b. 27 Oct 1951, d. 5 May 1953

Citations

[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S237] Obituary, Kenneth Raymond Toombs, Sept 2006.
[S237] Obituary, Barbara Toombs Goodwin, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at http://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituary/2889/, accessed February 2018.
[S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

Margaret Ann Toombs^1,2

F, #21781, b. 3 Mar 1934, d. 15 Jul 1998

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Kenneth Toombs² b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988

Mother

Edith Beatrice Fridley² b. 13 Oct 1906, d. 19 Apr 1984

Birth*

3 Mar 1934

Margaret was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Mar 1934.^3,4,1

She was the daughter of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley.²

(Witness) Census

24 May 1940

Margaret Ann Toombs appeared on the census of 24 May 1940 in the household of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley at 509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.⁴

(Witness) Census

8 May 1950

Margaret Ann Toombs appeared on the census of 8 May 1950 in the household of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley at 509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.⁴

Marriage*

11 May 1951

She married Charles Arthur Wasyk at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 May 1951.
Charles Arthur Wasyk, age 20, single, b. Dayton, OH, res. Covington, VA, par. William Wasyk & Anna Mecneviec, soldier, US Army; Margaret Ann Toombs, age 17, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Covington, VA, par. C.K. Toombs & Beatrice Fridley; md by A.W. Henton at Covington.¹

Divorce*

15 Oct 1965

Margaret was divorced from Charles Arthur Wasyk at Petersburg, VA, on 15 Oct 1965.
Charles Arthur Wasyk, b. 8 April 1931, Dayton, OH, res. HQS CO QM School, Fort Lee, VA, US Army; Margaret Ann Toombs, b. 3 March 1934, Covington, VA, res. 2229 Bishop St, Petersburg, VA; 4 children under 18.³

Marriage*

15 Oct 1965

She married Richard Dale Wagner at Petersburg, VA, on 15 Oct 1965.
Richard Dale Wagner, age 44, widower, 3 prev marriages, b. Minneapolis, MN, res. 2229 Bishop St, Petersburg, VA, par. John Fredrick Wagner & Louise Dora McKinney, master sergeant, US Army; Margaret Ann Wasyk nee Toombs, age 31, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Covington, VA, res. 1125 8th St, Petersburg, VA, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Beatrice Edith Fridley; md by Ellerson W. Brockwell at Petersburg.¹

Death*

15 Jul 1998

Margaret died on 15 Jul 1998 at age 64.⁵

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date	Census Location	Household Members
24 May 1940	509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs⁴
8 May 1950	509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA	Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley and Margaret Ann Toombs⁴

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

24 May 1940

509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs⁴

8 May 1950

509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley and Margaret Ann Toombs⁴

Family 1

Charles Arthur Wasyk

Marriage*

11 May 1951

She married Charles Arthur Wasyk at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 May 1951.
Charles Arthur Wasyk, age 20, single, b. Dayton, OH, res. Covington, VA, par. William Wasyk & Anna Mecneviec, soldier, US Army; Margaret Ann Toombs, age 17, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Covington, VA, par. C.K. Toombs & Beatrice Fridley; md by A.W. Henton at Covington.¹

Divorce*

15 Oct 1965

Margaret was divorced from Charles Arthur Wasyk at Petersburg, VA, on 15 Oct 1965.
Charles Arthur Wasyk, b. 8 April 1931, Dayton, OH, res. HQS CO QM School, Fort Lee, VA, US Army; Margaret Ann Toombs, b. 3 March 1934, Covington, VA, res. 2229 Bishop St, Petersburg, VA; 4 children under 18.³

Family 2

Richard Dale Wagner b. circa 1921

Marriage*

15 Oct 1965

She married Richard Dale Wagner at Petersburg, VA, on 15 Oct 1965.
Richard Dale Wagner, age 44, widower, 3 prev marriages, b. Minneapolis, MN, res. 2229 Bishop St, Petersburg, VA, par. John Fredrick Wagner & Louise Dora McKinney, master sergeant, US Army; Margaret Ann Wasyk nee Toombs, age 31, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Covington, VA, res. 1125 8th St, Petersburg, VA, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Beatrice Edith Fridley; md by Ellerson W. Brockwell at Petersburg.¹

Citations

[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S237] Obituary, Kenneth Raymond Toombs, Sept 2006.
[S2765] Divorces, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Leonard Washburn Pettitt¹

M, #21782

Family Explorer

Marriage*

2 Sep 1995

He married Edith Louise Toombs at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Sep 1995.¹

Family

Edith Louise Toombs b. 2 Jan 1927, d. 29 Mar 2021

Citations

[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr¹

M, #21783, b. circa 1926, d. 11 Aug 1993

Family Explorer

Birth*

circa 1926

Emmett was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1926.¹

Marriage*

29 Apr 1946

He married Barbara Leigh Toombs at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Apr 1946.
Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr, age 20, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. E.O. Goodwin Sr & Selena May Long; Barbara Leigh Toombs, age 17, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. Charles Toombs & Beatrice E. Fridley; md by A.W. Henton at Covington.¹

Employment*

May 1950

Emmett's occupation: Digester dept, Paper mill at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, in May 1950.²

Census*

6 May 1950

He and Barbara Leigh Toombs appeared on the census as head of household at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 May 1950.²

Death*

11 Aug 1993

Emmett died on 11 Aug 1993 at Alleghany Co, VA.³

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

6 May 1950

Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Emmett Orley Goodwin Jr and Barbara Leigh Toombs²

Family

Barbara Leigh Toombs b. 11 Mar 1929, d. 9 Jan 2016

Children

Charles K. Goodwin²
David A. Goodwin²
Barbara Sue Goodwin⁴ b. 27 Oct 1951, d. 5 May 1953

Citations

[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

Mary Sue Toombs¹

F, #21784, b. 6 Mar 1932, d. 25 Nov 2019

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Kenneth Toombs¹ b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988

Mother

Edith Beatrice Fridley¹ b. 13 Oct 1906, d. 19 Apr 1984

Birth*

6 Mar 1932

Mary was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Mar 1932.^2,3

She was the daughter of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley.¹

(Witness) Census

24 May 1940

Mary Sue Toombs appeared on the census of 24 May 1940 in the household of Charles Kenneth Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley at 509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.³

Marriage*

14 Aug 1948

She married Roy Elwood Woodson at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Aug 1948.
Roy Elwood Woodson, age 20, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. James Woodson & Myrtle Thompson, foundry worker, WV Pulp & Paper Co; Mary Sue Toombs, age 16, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. Charles Toombs & Beatrice Fridley; md by W.T. Manson Jr at Covington.⁴

Census*

13 Apr 1950

Mary Sue Toombs and Roy Elwood Woodson appeared on the census as head of household at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 13 Apr 1950.³

Divorce*

16 Jun 1972

Mary was divorced from Roy Elwood Woodson at Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Jun 1972.
Roy Elwood Woodson, b. 8 August 1928, Alleghany Co, res. unknown; Mary Sue Toombs, b. 6 March 1932, Alleghany Co, res. 415 N. Rockbridge St, Covington, VA; 2 children under 18.⁵

Marriage*

17 Jul 1972

She married Fred Everette Vanness at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jul 1972.
Fred Everette Vanness, age 40, divorced, 2nd marriage, b. 24 January 1932, VA, res. 858 Vulcan St, Clifton Forge, par. Everette John Vanness & Dela Wood Morris; Mary Sue Woodson nee Toombs, age 40, divorced, 2nd marriage, b. 6 March 1932, VA, res. Covington, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by T.C. Bales at Clifton Forge.⁴

Divorce*

23 Dec 1980

Mary was divorced from Fred Everette Vanness at Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Dec 1980.
Fred Everett Vanness, age 48, b. 24 January 1932, Eagle Rock, VA, res. 858 Vulcan St, Clifton Forge; Mary Sue Toombs, age 48, b. 6 March 1932, Covington, res. 541 Kline St, Covington; 0 children under 18.⁵

Marriage*

24 Jan 1981

She married John Everett Arrington Jr at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jan 1981.
John Everett Arrington Jr, age 56, divorced, 3rd marriage, b. 12 March 1924, WV, res. Box 142, Covington, VA, par. John Everett Arrington Sr & Ethel Virginia Auton; Mary Sue Vanness nee Toombs, age 48, divorced, 3rd marriage, b. 6 March 1932, VA, res. 541 Kline St, Covington, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by James A. Chappell at Covington.⁴

Residence*

10 Sep 2006

Mary Sue Toombs and John Everett Arrington Jr resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Sep 2006.¹

Residence*

9 Jan 2016

Mary Sue Toombs resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Jan 2016.⁶

Death*

25 Nov 2019

Mary died on 25 Nov 2019 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hosp, Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 87.
Mary Sue Toombs Arrington, 87, of 806 W. Ridgeway Street died Monday, November 25, 2019, at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in LowMoor. Mrs. Arrington was born March 6, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles Kenneth Toombs and Beatrice Fridley Toombs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded death by her Husband, John E. Arrington, Jr., and two sisters and one brother. Surviving are four Sons and Daughters-in-law, Jim and Debbie Woodson and Greg and Kathy Woodson, all of Clifton Forge, Steve and Daisy Woodson of Stuarts Draft and Tom and Diane Woodson of Waynesboro; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one Sister, Edith Bunch of Covington and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated.⁷

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

24 May 1940

509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Charles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs³

13 Apr 1950

Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Roy Elwood Woodson and Mary Sue Toombs³

Family 1

Roy Elwood Woodson b. 8 Aug 1928

Marriage*

14 Aug 1948

She married Roy Elwood Woodson at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Aug 1948.
Roy Elwood Woodson, age 20, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. James Woodson & Myrtle Thompson, foundry worker, WV Pulp & Paper Co; Mary Sue Toombs, age 16, single, b. Covington, res. Covington, par. Charles Toombs & Beatrice Fridley; md by W.T. Manson Jr at Covington.⁴

Divorce*

16 Jun 1972

Mary was divorced from Roy Elwood Woodson at Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Jun 1972.
Roy Elwood Woodson, b. 8 August 1928, Alleghany Co, res. unknown; Mary Sue Toombs, b. 6 March 1932, Alleghany Co, res. 415 N. Rockbridge St, Covington, VA; 2 children under 18.⁵

Children

Gregory W. Woodson³
male Woodson⁸ b. 10 Aug 1950, d. 12 Aug 1950

Family 2

Fred Everette Vanness

Marriage*

17 Jul 1972

She married Fred Everette Vanness at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jul 1972.
Fred Everette Vanness, age 40, divorced, 2nd marriage, b. 24 January 1932, VA, res. 858 Vulcan St, Clifton Forge, par. Everette John Vanness & Dela Wood Morris; Mary Sue Woodson nee Toombs, age 40, divorced, 2nd marriage, b. 6 March 1932, VA, res. Covington, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by T.C. Bales at Clifton Forge.⁴

Divorce*

23 Dec 1980

Mary was divorced from Fred Everette Vanness at Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Dec 1980.
Fred Everett Vanness, age 48, b. 24 January 1932, Eagle Rock, VA, res. 858 Vulcan St, Clifton Forge; Mary Sue Toombs, age 48, b. 6 March 1932, Covington, res. 541 Kline St, Covington; 0 children under 18.⁵

Family 3

John Everett Arrington Jr b. 12 Mar 1924, d. 30 Apr 2010

Marriage*

24 Jan 1981

She married John Everett Arrington Jr at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jan 1981.
John Everett Arrington Jr, age 56, divorced, 3rd marriage, b. 12 March 1924, WV, res. Box 142, Covington, VA, par. John Everett Arrington Sr & Ethel Virginia Auton; Mary Sue Vanness nee Toombs, age 48, divorced, 3rd marriage, b. 6 March 1932, VA, res. 541 Kline St, Covington, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by James A. Chappell at Covington.⁴

Citations

[S237] Obituary, Kenneth Raymond Toombs, Sept 2006.
[S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S2765] Divorces, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S237] Obituary, Barbara Toombs Goodwin, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at http://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituary/2889/, accessed February 2018.
[S237] Obituary, Mary Sue Toombs Arrington, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at https://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/…, accessed January 2023.
[S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

John Everett Arrington Jr¹

M, #21785, b. 12 Mar 1924, d. 30 Apr 2010

Family Explorer

Birth*

12 Mar 1924

John was born at WV on 12 Mar 1924.¹

Marriage*

24 Jan 1981

He married Mary Sue Toombs at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jan 1981.
John Everett Arrington Jr, age 56, divorced, 3rd marriage, b. 12 March 1924, WV, res. Box 142, Covington, VA, par. John Everett Arrington Sr & Ethel Virginia Auton; Mary Sue Vanness nee Toombs, age 48, divorced, 3rd marriage, b. 6 March 1932, VA, res. 541 Kline St, Covington, par. Charles Kenneth Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley; md by James A. Chappell at Covington.¹

Residence*

10 Sep 2006

Mary Sue Toombs and John Everett Arrington Jr resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Sep 2006.²

Death*

30 Apr 2010

John died on 30 Apr 2010 at age 86. Last residence: Covington, VA.³

Family

Mary Sue Toombs b. 6 Mar 1932, d. 25 Nov 2019

Citations

[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S237] Obituary, Kenneth Raymond Toombs, Sept 2006.
[S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Bernice June Gibson¹

F, #21786, b. circa 1929

Family Explorer

Birth*

circa 1929

Bernice was born at Albemarle Co, VA, circa 1929.¹

Marriage*

8 Dec 1948

She married Kenneth Raymond Toombs at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Dec 1948.
Kenneth Raymond Toombs, age 18, single, b Alleghany Co, res. Covington, par. C.K. Toombs & Edith Beatrice Fridley, clerk, Kroger store; Bernice June Gibson, age 19, single, b. Albemarle Co, res. Covington, par. Ezra M. Gibson & Stella Mae Fisher, clerk, K&D Food Market; md by W.T. Manson Jr at Covington.¹

Employment*

May 1950

Occupation: clerk in May 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA. Grocery store.²

Census*

6 May 1950

Bernice June Gibson and Kenneth Raymond Toombs appeared on the census as head of household at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 May 1950.²

Census Records Summary

Enumeration Date

Census Location

Household Members

6 May 1950

Covington, Alleghany Co, VA

Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Bernice June Gibson²

Family

Kenneth Raymond Toombs b. 8 Oct 1930, d. 10 Sep 2006

Citations

[S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
[S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.