Leonard Bertram Armentrout1,2,3,4

M, #21751, b. 17 Nov 1929, d. 3 Jan 1993
MotherIlda 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) Census29 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) Census18 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) Census20 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain 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 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, Vadis Richard Armentrout, George Harding Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout4
20 Apr 1950Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain 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

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [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
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 
Census11 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) Death13 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jul 1940Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Dallas Armentrout, Daisy Ethel Hepler, William Dallas Armentrout Jr, Daisy Marie Armentrout and Cecil Ray Armentrout3
11 Apr 1950Falling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam 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

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Madeline Imogene Tingler1,2

F, #21753
FatherWilliam Henry Tingler1 b. 17 Jun 1913, d. 14 Apr 1972
MotherRuby 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

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [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.
  3. [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
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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 May 1950Falls Church, Fairfax Co, VABolton Robertson and Ilda May Armentrout4

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Meredith Carper Byer1,2

M, #21755
FatherDaniel Carper Byer1 b. 11 Nov 1893, d. 23 Jul 1970
MotherMary 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

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [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 Helmintoller1,2

F, #21773, b. 10 Jan 1903, d. 10 Apr 1984
FatherJames Harvey Helmintoller1 b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950
MotherDovie 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) Census12 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 
Census18 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 
Residence17 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, William Henry Helmintoller, Clara Gertrude Helmintoller, Connie Marshall Helmintoller and Lara Ray Helmintoller1
16 Jan 1920New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VADewey Lee King, Clara Gertrude Helmintoller and William L. King1
18 Jun 1940Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VADewey 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

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

Reatha T. Helmintoller1

F, #21774, b. circa 1921
FatherJames Harvey Helmintoller1 b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950
MotherDovie 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) Census11 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 
Residence17 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 Apr 1930209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VAJames Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller1
18 Jun 1940Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VAEarman R. Fish and Reatha T. Helmintoller1

Family

Earman R. Fish b. circa 1912
Marriage* She married Earman R. Fish.2 
Child

Citations

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

Daisy Mae Helmintoller1,2

F, #21775, b. 4 May 1921, d. 20 May 2008
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
FatherJames Harvey Helmintoller1 b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950
MotherDovie 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) Census11 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) Residence1 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) Census4 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 
Residence17 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 Apr 1930209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VAJames Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller1
4 Apr 1940529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VAJames 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

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

Everett Lynn Helmintoller1,2,3

M, #21776, b. 25 Mar 1924, d. 24 Jun 1989
Everett Lynn Helmintoller
Image credit: Frances Beckstrom Helmintoller,
FatherJames Harvey Helmintoller1 b. 3 Jul 1878, d. 17 Dec 1950
MotherDovie 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) Census11 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) Residence1 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) Census4 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 
Residence17 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 Apr 1930209 Hickory St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VAJames Harvey Helmintoller, Dovie Delaney 'Lena' Bess, Dessie Marie Helmintoller, Margaret Helen Helmintoller, Reatha T. Helmintoller, Daisy Mae Helmintoller and Everett Lynn Helmintoller1
4 Apr 1940529 N Alleghany Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VAJames 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

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

Arnold Franklin Barker1,2

M, #21777, b. 20 Feb 1911, d. 13 Oct 1977
FatherFrank Barker1 b. 22 Aug 1881, d. 31 Dec 1935
MotherEleanor 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) Census6 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) Death31 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 
EmploymentOct 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 
Residence16 Oct 1940 He resided at Concho, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.3 
EmploymentApr 1950 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1950 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV. Runs coal cutting machine, coal mines.1 
Census3 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 
Residence8 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 Jan 1920Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVFrank Barker, Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender, Arnold Franklin Barker, Clyde Lee Barker, Elmer Barker and Edith B. Barker1
16 Apr 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVArnold Franklin Barker, Virginia Frances Fridley, Eleanor Frances 'Nora' Lavender and James Edward Barker1
3 Apr 1950Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WVArnold 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

Citations

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

Edith Louise Toombs1,2

F, #21779, b. 2 Jan 1927, d. 29 Mar 2021
FatherCharles Kenneth Toombs1 b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988
MotherEdith 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) Census14 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) Census24 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) Death17 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 
Residence9 Jan 2016 She resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Jan 2016.5 
Residence25 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 May 1930Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs and Barbara Leigh Toombs1
24 May 1940509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VACharles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs1
13 May 1950Lee Dist, Fairfax Co, VACalvin 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

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

Barbara Leigh Toombs1,2

F, #21780, b. 11 Mar 1929, d. 9 Jan 2016
Barbara Leigh Toombs Goodwin
Image credit: obituary photo
FatherCharles Kenneth Toombs1 b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988
MotherEdith 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) Census14 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) Census24 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 May 1930Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs and Barbara Leigh Toombs1
24 May 1940509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VACharles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs1
6 May 1950Covington, Alleghany Co, VAEmmett 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

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [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.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Kenneth Raymond Toombs, Sept 2006.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Barbara Toombs Goodwin, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at http://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituary/2889/, accessed February 2018.
  6. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

Margaret Ann Toombs1,2

F, #21781, b. 3 Mar 1934, d. 15 Jul 1998
FatherCharles Kenneth Toombs2 b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988
MotherEdith 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) Census24 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) Census8 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 May 1940509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VACharles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs4
8 May 1950509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VACharles 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

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

Leonard Washburn Pettitt1

M, #21782
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

  1. [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
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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 May 1950Covington, Alleghany Co, VAEmmett Orley Goodwin Jr and Barbara Leigh Toombs2

Family

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

Citations

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

Mary Sue Toombs1

F, #21784, b. 6 Mar 1932, d. 25 Nov 2019
FatherCharles Kenneth Toombs1 b. 19 Aug 1905, d. 22 May 1988
MotherEdith 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) Census24 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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 May 1940509 Cline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VACharles Kenneth Toombs, Edith Beatrice Fridley, Edith Louise Toombs, Barbara Leigh Toombs, Mary Sue Toombs, Kenneth Raymond Toombs and Margaret Ann Toombs3
13 Apr 1950Covington, Alleghany Co, VARoy 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

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

  1. [S237] Obituary, Kenneth Raymond Toombs, Sept 2006.
  2. [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.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  5. [S2765] Divorces, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Barbara Toombs Goodwin, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at http://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituary/2889/, accessed February 2018.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mary Sue Toombs Arrington, Covington (VA) Arritt Funeral Home, online at https://www.arrittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/…, accessed January 2023.
  8. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

John Everett Arrington Jr1

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

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

Bernice June Gibson1

F, #21786, b. circa 1929
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 DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 May 1950Covington, Alleghany Co, VAKenneth Raymond Toombs and Bernice June Gibson2

Family

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

Citations

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