Lillie Belle CHRISTIAN

Other Events:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• _UID: 3953EFF7AA1A40BF9E9C22488BAB02FA0BEA

Notes:

Tombstone has her DOB as 21 Feb. 1868 and DOD as 29 Sept 1943.

She made all of her own rugs. Had a room with her loom in it. She knew a lot about herbs for medicine, and Nancy Whitaker Tate would go with her as a child to gather various types of plants. NWT would help her water her plants and bug her beans.

In 1934 her house was burned in an act of arson while she was visiting her daughter, Laura Gaynell in PA. She lost everything, including family photos. Her grand daughter Rosie Whitaker Shepherd and husband Elmer lived with her. Elmer was mad at his wife, and while Rosie was out, he got drunk and set the house on fire. He was convicted on arson and sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Newton Whitaker, her son, built her a small house in front of the one that burned.


CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census about Lillie B Christian
Name: Lillie B Christian
Age in 1870: 5
Birth Year: abt 1865
[Abt 1868]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female [in household of Thomas and Euphemia Christian]
Post Office: Knob

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Christian
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Euphemia Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie B Whitaker
Age: 32
Birth Date: Feb 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1890
Years Married: 10
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 5
Household Members:
Hiram Whitaker 47
Lillie B Whitaker 32
Nora L Whitaker 24 [step-daughter]
Wm R Whitaker 21 [step-son]
Mollie B Whitaker 19 [step-daughter]
Mattie Whitaker 17 [step-daughter]
Newton H Whitaker 10
Otis H Whitaker 6
Laura L Whitaker 2
Nancy D Whitaker 4 months
Nancy Whitaker 75 [mother-in-law]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Belle Whiteaker
[Bell Whiteaker]
Age in 1910: 42
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hiram Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hiram Whiteaker 57
Lillie Belle Whiteaker 42
Newton H Whiteaker 19
Otis H Whiteaker 16
Laura G Whiteaker 12
Nannie U F Whiteaker 10
Virginia A Whiteaker 5
Annie L Whiteaker 3

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly B Whitaker
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Hiram Whitaker 67
Lilly B Whitaker 51
Virginia A Whitaker 14
Annie L Whitaker 12

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie B Whittaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Lillie B Whittaker 62
Lucele Williamson 23 [Lucille, her daughter]
Harvy C Williamson 29 [son-in-law]
Lillie Kate Williamson 6 [granddaughter]
Bernard N Williamson 4 [grandson]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Whittaker
Respondent: Yes
Age: 72
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 93
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Owned home, worth $200
Education: 0 [no formal schooling]
Income in 1939: None
Household Members:
Lilly Whittaker 72

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2225540&GRid=119724696&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: Lillie Bell Whitker [Whittaker]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 75
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1868
Death Date: 30 Sep 1943
Death Place: Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 5 Nov 1943
Father: Thomas Christon [Christian]
Mother: Alice Chambers
Spouse: Hiram Whitker [Whittaker]
Certificate Number: 1943023000

Lillie married Hiram (Hi) WHITAKER 29 Aug 1889, Tazewell Co VA. Hiram (son of James S. WHITAKER, Jr. and Nancy PETTS) was born 27 Aug 1852, Harman, Tazewell Co, VA; died 14 Aug 1928, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 509DC3225D8E47E0BE3C4DE0F5DBB8BA4D04

Notes:

Died as a child from Meningitis.

Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Newburn Whitaker
Birth Date: abt 1886
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 16 Oct 1893
Death Place: Belcher Ridge, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 7
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father Name: Hiram Whitaker
Mother Name: Lilly Whitaker
FHL Film Number: 2048586

Other Events:

• Occupation: Carpenter
• _UID: B947C7FB2EE748358AC866790434B70074BF

Notes:

Had severe head injury from car accident in 1920's. Had steel plate in head. Was disabled and not able to work much. Paralyzed in right side for many years.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Newton H Whitaker
Age: 10
Birth Date: May 1890
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Hiram Whitaker 47
Lillie B Whitaker 32
Nora L Whitaker 24
Wm R Whitaker 21
Mollie B Whitaker 19
Mattie Whitaker 17
Newton H Whitaker 10
Otis H Whitaker 6
Laura L Whitaker 2
Nancy D Whitaker 4 months
Nancy Whitaker 75 [grandmother]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Newton H Whiteaker [Whitaker]
Age in 1910: 19
Birth Year: 1891
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Hiram Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Bell Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Industry: Home Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Hiram Whiteaker 57
Bell Whiteaker 42
Newton H Whiteaker 19
Otis H Whiteaker 16
Laura G Whiteaker 12
Nannie U F Whiteaker 10
Virginia A Whiteaker 5
Annie L Whiteaker 3

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Henton H Whitaker [Newton H Whitaker]
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ella M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Newton H Whitaker 29
Ella M Whitaker 28
Rosa M Whitaker 5
Nannie F Whitaker 1 year 6 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Newte H Wittaker [Newt H Wittaker]
Birth Year: abt 1891
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Street address: Baptist Valley Road no 2
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 21
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Manager
Industry: Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Household Members:
Newt H Whittaker 39
Ellie M Whittaker 38
Rosa May Whittaker 15
Nannie F Whittaker 11
Addie B Whittaker 6
James R Whittaker 2

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Newton Whittaker
Respondent: Yes
Age: 50
Estimated birth year: abt 1890
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $700
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 42
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Newton Whittaker 50
Ella Whittaker 48
James R Whittaker 12

MILITARY RECORDS

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Newton Hubbard Whitaker
County: Tazewell
State: Virginia
Birthplace: Virginia
Birth Date: 28 May 1890
Race: Caucasian (White)
Occupation: Farmer, self-employed, Baptist Valley
Marital Status: Married
Physical Build: Slender
Height: Medium
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Newton Hubbard Whitaker
Birth Date: 28 May 1890
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Residence: Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Occupation: F. H. Hill and Co., Richlands, VA
Note: F. H. Hill and Co. made caskets.


NEWSPAPERS

Feb.3, 1911 Clinch Valley News
CEDAR BLUFF
Newt WHITAKER returned to his home at this place Saturday, after a two weeks visit to Springton, West Virginia.

Birth:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: Newton Hubbard Whittaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 59
Birth Date: 28 May 1890
Birth Place: Tazewell Co. VA
Death Date: 19 Mar 1950
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia
Cause: Cerebral hemorrhage, due to hypertension
Registration Date: 27 Mar 1950
Father: Hiram Whittaker
Mother: Lillie Bell Christain
Spouse: Ella Mae Pack
Certificate Number: 1950007542

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119725137

Newton married Ella Mae PACK 23 Mar 1913. Ella (daughter of John Riley PACK and Mollie Rosa BEAVERS) was born 26 Oct 1891, Berwind, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Nov 1978, Richmond, VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: E3821A144AE341D78D668FBC64A44B61CA3B

Notes:

Otis never married and was killed in 1917 under mysterious circumstances while guarding a railroad bridge at Cedar Bluff in World War I. His death certificate says he was a watchman for the N&W Railroad, but the Clinch Valley News says he was working for the Baldwin-Felts Agency. The family thought his body was placed on the bridge and was run over by the next train.

During World War I, the agency?s talents were given freely to the United States Government for the protection of industries and apprehension of German spies and others considered enemies to the United States. U.S. entry into World War I in 1917 sparked a boom in the coal industry.

The Baldwin-Felts Agency oversaw security operations in the Norfolk & Western Railway?s coalfield district. The company investigated train robberies, wrecks, and thefts as well as providing guards for railway and mine payrolls, as well as to accompany coal trains into the coalfields. Among labor union members of the coal mines, Baldwin?Felts agents were regarded as hired thugs, as evidenced in the shoot out at Matewan, WV, known as the Matewan Massacre. After the agency closed its doors in 1937, most of the company's files were destroyed or lost. The largest collection of extant files is housed at the Eastern Regional Coal Archives in Bluefield, West Virginia.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Clinch Valley News, 6 April 1917

Guardsman Killed

Otis Whitaker, age 23 years, a Baldwin-Felts guard, was run over and killed by train No. 85 near Cedar Bluff Monday morning. Whitaker was one of the guards employed by the railroad company in watching the bridges and tunnels on the Clinch Valley. He went to work Saturday night. An inquest was held yesterday morning, and the investigation developed that from the position in which the body was found he had evidently gone to sleep on the track. His feet and legs were several feet from the rest of his body. A pocketbook containing several dollars in money and a fine watch were found on the track, the watch having stopped at 3:21. Whitaker was placed in charge of three bridges near Cedar Bluff in keeping with the purpose of the N. & W., to use every precaution to prevent the interruption of traffic by enemies of the United States who might be incited to acts of
violence by the declaration of war against Germany. The dead boy is a son of Hiram Whitaker, a well known citizen of
Cedar Bluff.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Otis H Whitaker
Age: 6
Birth Date: Jun 1893
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Otis H Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: 1894
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bell Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119724905



Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: Otis H Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 23
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1893
Death Date: 2 Apr 1917
Death Place: Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Cause of death: "was run over by a train. dead when found. thought to have went to sleep on track."
Registration Date: 28 Apr 1917
Father: Hiram Whitaker
Mother: Lillie Belle Christian
Certificate Number: 1917010799

Other Events:

• Religion: Wesley United Methodist Church, Strasburg, PA
• _UID: 01A42BB8C4F94A7AB13DF2477C06EA5FFBE6

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Laura L Whitaker
Age: 2
Birth Date: Oct 1897
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Laura G Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 12
Birth Year: 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bell Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Gaynell Pannell
Age: 22
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Fulkerson, Scott, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robt E Pannell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Robt E Pannell 35
Gaynell Pannell 22
Annabel Pannell 9 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Laura G Panell
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Robert M Panell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert M Panell 46
Laura G Panell 32
Virginia A Panell 11
Robert C Panell 9

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Gaynell W Pannell
Respondent: Yes
Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Inferred Residence in 1935: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
R E Pannell 55
Gaynell W Pannell 42
K Annabel Pannell 21
R Grady Pannell 19

OBITUARY

Intelligencer Journal(Lancaster, PA); 8 May 1997

Laura Gaynell Whitaker Pannell, 99, of Conestoga View, formerly of 520 Bunker Hill Road, Strasburg, died of natural causes Tuesday afternoon at the home.

She moved to Strasburg with her husband in 1926. They owned and operated a farm in Strasburg Township for 42 years.

A former schoolteacher, she taught in Virginia and Pennsylvania school systems for 13 years.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Strasburg.

Laura was born in Tazwell County, Va



Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Gaynell W. Pannell
SSN: 210-26-8096
Last Residence: 17602 Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Born: 6 Oct 1897
Died: 6 May 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1951-1952)

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=PAN&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=40&GScntry=4&GSsr=1681&GRid=17000046&

Laura married Robert Emmett PANNELL. Robert was born 29 Nov 1884, Staunton, Bedord County, VA; died 01 Dec 1956, Strasburg, Lancaster Co. VA; was buried , Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 7EA80882BB5642A58F44241D4826498CFF06

Notes:

She preferred to be called Nannie.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy D Whitaker
Age: 4 months
Birth Date: Jan 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie U F Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bell Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Namie Beavers [Nannie Beavers]
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lindsay T Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Lindsay T Beavers 22
Nannie Beavers 20
Nellie B Beavers 2 years 1 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie A Beavers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Linzie T Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Linzie T Beavers 32
Nannie A Beavers 30
Nell B Beavers 12
Kenneth L Beavers 5

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Beavers
Respondent: Yes
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 91
Occupation: Gas Station Operator
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 70
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Linzy Beavers 42
Nannie Beavers 40
Nell Beavers 22
Kenneth Beavers 15
Lillian Beavers 10

OBITUARY

Bristol Hearald Courier

NANCY WHITAKER BEAVERS OF CEDAR BLUFF DIES AT 102

CEDAR BLUFF - Mrs. Nancy Whitaker Beavers, 102, of Route 1 died Wed., Feb. 13, 2002 at a Richlands hospital following a brief illness.

She was born in Tazwell County, a daughter of the late Hiram and Lillie Belle Christian Whitaker, both Tazewell County natives. She was a lifelong resident of Cedar Bluff and a member of Crossroads Community church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Linzie T. Beavers, a daughter and son-in-law, Nell and George Burress, a son and daughter-in-law, L.K. and Juanita Beavers, and 10 brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors are: daughter Lillian Collins of Cedar Bluff; seven grandchildren, Colin Beavers, Eddie Burress, Rodney Collins, Jeffrey Collins, Kerry Collins, Tommy Beavers, and Kip Beavers; 15 great-grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services conducted at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. Interment in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands.



Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.

Name: Nancy Alafair Beavers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1900
Birth Place: Whitaker Rid, Virginia
Death Date: 13 Feb 2002
Father: Hiriam Whitaker
Mother: Lilly B Christian
SSN: 226928730
Signature on SSN Card: Nancy W Beavers
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH?s name.
Notes: 19 Oct 1972: Name listed as NANCY ALAFAIR BEAVERS; 27 Feb 2002: Name listed as NANCY W BEAVERS



Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=7121&GRid=16915916&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: Nancy Whitaker Beavers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 102
Birth Date: abt 1990
Death Date: 13 Feb 2002
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Certificate Number: 2002007287

Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Nancy W. Beavers
SSN: 226-92-8730
Last Residence: 24609 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 25 Jan 1900
Died: 13 Feb 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1973)

Nancy married Lindsay (Linzzie) Taylor BEAVERS 06 Aug 1916, Tazewell Co. VA. Lindsay (son of William Lincoln BEAVERS and Martha (Mattie) Bandy) was born 10 Sep 1897, West Virginia; died 16 Dec 1963, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 7ADAF36DCF4848409E07823ADDEC797B7109

Notes:

Lived in New Symyrna Beach, FL

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Virginia A Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 5
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bell Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Virginia A Whitaker
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lilly B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Died:
Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Virginia A Trivett
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 08 May 1988
Event Place: Volusia, Florida, United States
Gender: Unknown [female]
Age: 83
Date of Birth: 17 April 1905
Race: White
Certificate Number: 58901; Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville

Virginia married William Leonard TRIVETT. William was born 05 Nov 1893, West Jefferson, NC; died 08 Jul 1979, Edgewater, Volusia Co. FL; was buried 11 Jul 1979, Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: EDBA54705D534372AB67246778D5E744E500

Notes:

Killed in a car wreck. Photo of her tombstone has the epitaph "She was too good, too gentle and too fair to dwell in this cold world of care."

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie L Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bell Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie L Whitaker
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lilly B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lucele Williamson [Lucille]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Map of Home: View map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Spouse's Name: Harvy C Williamson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Lillie B Whittaker 62
Lucele Williamson 23
Harvy C Williamson 29
Lillie Kate Williamson 6
Bernard N Williamson 4

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=142543891

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: Mrs Lucille Williamson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 23
Birth Date: 8 Mar 1907
Death Date: 1 Jun 1930
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 10 Jun 1930
Father: Hiram Whitaker
Mother: Belle Christian
Spouse: Harve C Williamson
Certificate Number: 1930018055

Anna married Harvie C. (Harve ) WILLIAMSON. Harvie (son of James (Jim) Williamson and Catherine Jane (Katie) Beavers) was born 27 Apr 1901, Tazewell Co., VA; died 29 Jan 1972, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Christian Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: AA3457CDA5CC47FE9225028DBDA0BD5F7718

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Rosa M Whitaker
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Newton H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ella M Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Newton H Whitaker 29
Ella M Whitaker 28
Rosa M Whitaker 5
Nannie F Whitaker 1 year 6 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Rosa May Wittaker [Whittaker]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Newte H Wittaker [Whittaker]
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia [Virginia]
Mother's name: Ellie M Wittaker [Whittaker]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia [West Virginia]
Household Members:
Name Age
Newte H Wittaker 39
Ellie M Wittaker 38
Rosa May Wittaker 15
Nannie F Wittaker 11
Addie B Wittaker 6
James R Wittaker 2

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Rosa Shepherd
Respondent: Yes
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Big Creek, Coalwood, McDowell, West Virginia
Rented home for $11 per month
Street: Middle Town
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Education: 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Elmer C Shepherd 29
Rosa Shepherd 26
Virginia M Shepherd 8
James C Shepherd 6

OBITUARY

Rosie Whitaker Shepherd

PINSON, Ala. - Rosie Mae Whitaker Shepherd, 90, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 04, 2005 at Medical Center East in Birmingham, Ala.

She was born in Tazewell County, Va. on April 22, 1914 and was the daughter of the late Newton Whitaker and Ella Mae Pack Whitaker. She had resided in Weber City for many years before moving to Alabama. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of First Baptist Church of Weber City, Va.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Shepherd; daughter, Virginia Blanton; sister, Addie Minton; brother, Roy Whitaker.

Surviving are her son, James C. (Jim) Shepherd and wife Patricia, Trussville, Ala.; grandchildren, Jaclyn Shepherd and Vickie Stockton, Savannah, Ga.; Mike Blanton, Woodstock, Ga.; Roy-J. Shepherd, Vestavia Hills, Ala.; Carlton J. Shepherd, Leeds, Ala.; Jim Shepherd Jr., Moody, Ala.; several great grandchildren; sister, Nancy Tate, Richmond, Va.

Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Music will be provided by Weber City First Baptist Church choir.

Entombment will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Cedar Bluff, Va. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Blanton, Roy-J. Shepherd, Carlton J. Shepherd, Jim Shepherd Jr., John Thomas Blanton, and Bill Duke.

In memory of Rosie Shepherd, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2155, Weber City, VA 24290 or Opening Doors, 8049 Ormesby Lane, Woodford, VA 22581 which is a service organization which helps persons with disabilities.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=123457188

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Rosie M. Shepherd
Last Residence: 35126 Pinson, Jefferson, Alabama
Born: 22 Apr 1914
Last Benefit: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Died: 4 Jan 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)

Rosa married Clarence Elmer SHEPHERD 09 Jun 1931, Welch, McDowell Co. WV. Clarence (son of William Daniel Shepherd and Carrie C. Brown) was born 28 Aug 1910, Tazewell Co. VA; died 08 Jan 1980, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: High School
• PRIV: Y
• Religion: Presbyterian
• _UID: 5849906DF01C4D5E97BE39C27F10232F869F

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS:

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie F Whitaker
Age: 1 year 6 months
Birth Year: abt 1919 [abt 1918]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Newton H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ella M Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie F. Wittaker [Whittaker]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Newte H Wittaker [Whittaker]
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia [Virginia]
Mother's name: Ellie M Wittaker [Whittaker]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia [West Virginia]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whittaker
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Home in 1940: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Street: Stewart Street
House Number: 47
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Virginia
Occupation: Sales lady, Five and Dime Store
Education: High School, 4 years
Worked 48 weeks and made $440 in 1939.
Household Members:
Lawrence Bayles 27
Wanetta Bayles 22
Larry Bayles 1
Nancy Whittaker 21
Louise Oresnik 20 [lodger, sales lady]
Charlie Grat Rose 50 [lodger, coal machine operator]
London Keen 21 [lodger, coal loader]
Lois Jean Keen 21 [lodger]
Alma Stanco 26 [lodger, clerk, hot dog stand]
William C Davis 51 lodger, salesman, household
goods]

1950 Census
Name: Mary Tate [Nancy Whitaker Tate]
Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1922
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Occupation Category: Keeping House
Worked Last Week: No
Seeking Work: No
Employment Status: No
Household Members Age
Relationship
Ella Whitaker 58 Head
Mary Tate 28 Daughter
Chulef [Cheryl] Tate 4 Granddaughter
[Note: Nancy was staying with her mother, as her father died on 19 March, 1950, a few weeks before the census was taken on April 22, 1950]

Worked for Drs. Blanton, Martin, and Wickham in Richmond, VA

Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959
Name: Mancy W Tate [Nancy]
Port of Departure: Honolulu, Hawaii
Departure Date: 28 Feb 1959
Ship: General J C Breckinridge

OBITUARY

Richmond Times Dispatch, April 11, 2021

Nancy W. Tate, passed away at age 102 on April 7, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Nancy was born in Tazewell County, Va. to Newton and Ella Pack Whitaker. After graduating from high school, she began her life of travel, first in Welch, W.V., Savannah, Ga. and eventually the world. She met her late husband, Paul Tate, a handsome U.S. Marine, and became a consummate military wife. After his retirement, they settled in Richmond and she began her career as a medical receptionist for Drs. Wyndham and Frank Blanton until her retirement. She enjoyed taking her children and grandchildren on her travel adventures in the U.S., Europe, Aruba, Malta and Mexico.

Nancy was active in Masonic organizations including being the past Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth, Virginia Court Number 1, and the past Worthy High Priestess of the Old Dominion White Shrine Order of Jerusalem. She also served the community by being a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve, and a past member of the James River and the Brandon Woman?s Clubs. She exemplified the motto of her Masonic organizations, ?Let us love one another, for love comes from God.?

Her parents; sisters, Addie Minton and Rosa Shepherd; brother, Roy Whitaker; and husband predeceased her. Nancy?s survivors include daughters, Cheryl Duke (Bill) and Paula Place (Steve); grandchildren, Paul Duke, Caitlin Duke, Anna Matney (Chris) and Deborah Place; nephew, Michael Blanton; and cousins, Joe Whitaker, Frances McGlothlin and Shirley Puckett.

The family wishes to thank Three Pillars Senior Home Care, especially the owner, Kevin Angone, for providing loving care and for adopting Nancy as his grandmother. Capital Caring Hospice was outstanding in their compassionate support of our loved one.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, April 17, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, from 2 to 4 p.m. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, in Quantico National Cemetery. A memorial service will take place later in the summer.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Nancy?s name to The Opening Door, Inc., 8049 Ormesby Lane, Woodford, Va. 22580.

Occupation:
Medical Receptionist (Ret)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225568897/nancy-tate

Nancy married Paul Frederick TATE 3 Jun 1945, Florence, SC. Paul (son of Jacob Lyman TATE and Nannie Zellette JOHNSON) was born 24 Apr 1923, Bramwell, Mercer Co. WV ; died 4 Sep 1992, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried 6 Sep 1992, Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Prince William Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 792D1D59D21E460FB6EF85F849409450F03E

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Addie B Wittaker [Whittaker]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1924
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Newte H Wittaker [Whittaker]
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia [Virginia]
Mother's name: Ellie M Wittaker [Whittaker]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia [West Virginia]
Household Members:
Name Age
Newte H Whittaker 39
Ellie M Whittaker 38
Rosa May Whittaker 15
Nannie F Whittaker 11
Addie B Whittaker 6
James R Whittaker 2

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Addie B Minton
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Big Creek, Coalwood, McDowell, West Virginia
Street: Middle Town
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Education: High School 3 years
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Guy Minton 23
Addie B Minton 18

[Note: The census was taken 6 May 1940, and they had lost their premature daughter, 21 Mar 1940. She lived next door to her sister Rosa.]

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Addie Minton
Birth Date: 3 Oct 1922
Address: 5101 Airport Rd NW, Roanoke, VA, 24012-1605
[Note: this was her final address]

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007

Name: Addie Belle Minton
SSN: 227287900
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Oct 1922
Birth Place: Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Death Date: Aug 1979
Father: Newton Whittaker
Mother: Ella M Pack
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Apr 1943: Name listed as ADDIE BELLE MINTON; 18 Dec 1987: Name listed as ADDIE MINTON

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=123458526

Died:
Died in Stuart Circle Hospital, Richmond, VA

Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: Addie Whittaker Minton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 56
Birth Date: 3 Oct 1922
Death Date: 2 Aug 1979
Death Place: Richmond, Virginia
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of ovary with metastasis
Registration Date: 9 Aug 1979
Father: Newton H Whittaker
Mother: Ella Pack
Spouse: Guy E Minton
Certificate Number: 1979023641

Social Security Death Index
Name: Addie Minton
SSN: 227-28-7900
Born: 3 Oct 1922
Last Benefit: 24012 Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Died: Aug 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Addie married Guy Edward MINTON 23 Oct 1939, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA. Guy (son of Nathan M. Minton and Hallie Rasnake) was born 03 Nov 1916, Russell Co. VA; died 8 Aug 1990, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: A9E6CC36D9974999AD4AA364B580D8715F7D

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James R Wittaker [Whittaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1928
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Newte H Wittaker [Whittaker]
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia [Virginia]
Mother's name: Ellie M Wittaker [Whittaker]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia [West Virginia]
Household Members:
Name Age
Newte H Whittaker 39
Ellie M Whittaker 38
Rosa May Whittaker 15
Nannie F Whittaker 11
Addie B Whittaker 6
James R Whittaker 2

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: James L Whittaker [James R. Whittaker]
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son in household of Newton H.Whitaker
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Newton Whittaker 50
Ella Whittaker 48
James L Whittaker 12

He divorced his first wife, and never remarried.

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: James Roy Whitaker
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1927
Birth Place: Tazewell Co.VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119778143

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: James Roy Whittaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 36
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1928
Death Date: 31 Aug 1965
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia
Cause of Death: Compound comminuted fracture of the skull with laceration of brain; dynamite blast injury; at 7:30 PM; at Bandy, VA farm
Registration Date: 3 Sep 1965
Father: Newton Whittaker
Mother: Ella Pack
Certificate Number: 1965024145

James married Shirley STEELE 27 May 1956, Myrtle Beach, SC; divorced 28 Feb 1963, Tazewell Co. VA. Shirley (daughter of William Steele, Sr. and Pansy Leona Bandy) was born ca 1937, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: ADEE30F390784344B6B279D99C14D056DDE6

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Annabel Pannell
Age: 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1920 [abt 1919]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Fulkerson, Scott, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Robt E Pannell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Gaynell Pannell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Virginia A Panell
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Robert M Panell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Laura G Panell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: K Annabel Pannell
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Inferred Residence in 1935: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
R E Pannell 55
Gaynell W Pannell 42
K Annabel Pannell 21
R Grady Pannell 19

Virginia married UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: B8BF8365C8BE4E7E8CA63D0826949CDF5DEB

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert C Panell [Robert G Panell]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1921
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Robert M Panell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Laura G Panell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: R Grady Pannell
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Inferred Residence in 1935: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
R E Pannell 55
Gaynell W Pannell 42
V Annabel Pannell 21
R Grady Pannell 19

OBITUARY

Las Vegas Review-Journal; Friday, 30 November 2001

Robert Pannell

Robert Grady Pannell, 80, died Nov. 23 in Portland, Ore.

He was born in Scott County, Va., and was a decorated Army veteran of World War II. A former resident of Las Vegas, he was a journalist and a former night editor for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

He is survived by his sons, Robert Jr., Joseph and David; daughter, Elizabeth; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be in Oregon.

Obituary from the La Grande Observer, OR
OBITUARIES FOR NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 1, 2001

Robert Pannell

Formerly of La Grande

1921-2001

Robert Grady Pannell, 80, of Astoria and a former managing editor at The Observer, died Nov. 23 in Portland.

Mr. Pannell was born in 1921 to Robert Emmett and Gaynell Whitaker Pannell in Scott County, Va. He attended school in Strasburg and at the Tennessee Military Institute. He served in the Army during World War II and married Ann Allen Birdwell. He pitched in the minor leagues for the Cincinnati Reds and spent 37 years as a journalist. He was managing editor of the La Grande Evening Observer from 1958 to 1967 and retired in 1983 after 16 years as sports editor of the Daily Astorian.

Survivors include his children, Robert G. Pannell Jr. of Bowie, Md., Joseph Pannell of Millersville, Pa., David Pannell of Washington, D.C., Elizabeth Pannell of Portland, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His wife died earlier.



Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Grady Pannell
SSN: 415-40-9931
Last Residence: 97233 Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Born: 28 Feb 1921
Died: 23 Nov 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951)

Died:
Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008
Name: Robert Grady Pannell
Age: 80
Birth Date: 1921
Death Date: 23 Nov 2001
Death Place: Multnomah
Spouse: Ann

Robert married Ann Allen Birdwell. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 6EDA313A7DB94C919308FF7AC035593C64DF

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nellie B Beavers
Age: 2 years 1 months
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Lindsay T Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Nannie Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nell B Beavers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Linzie T Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nannie A Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nell Beavers
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 91
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Linzy Beavers 42
Nannie Beavers 40
Nell Beavers 22
Kenneth Beavers 15
Lillian Beavers 10





Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Nell B. Burress
SSN: 224-22-3390
Last Residence: 24609 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 24 Nov 1917
Died: 5 Sep 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BURR&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=561&GRid=19849566&

Nell married George Edward BURRESS 03 Jul 1948, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. George (son of Henry Preston (Bud) BURRESS and Mary Frances QUESENBERRY) was born 13 Feb 1920, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Jun 1999, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 1362E15F7F0A4B55894E2A7EBC8380B8D469

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Kenneth L Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Linzie T Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nannie A Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Kenneth Beavers
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 91
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Household Members:
Lingy Beavers 42
Nannie Beavers 40
Nell Beavers 22
Kenneth Beavers 15
Lillian Beavers 10

PASSENGER LISTS

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Name: Linzie Kenneth Beavers
Arrival Date: 17 Nov 1943
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Ville Danvers

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Name: Linzie Kenneth Beavers
Arrival Date: 11 Jan 1944
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Ville D Anvers

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Linzie K. Beavers
SSN: 556-36-8508
Last Residence: 24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Born: 6 Dec 1924
Died: 28 May 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=2601&GRid=86900385&

Died:
Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Linzie Kenneth Beavers
Service Info.: S1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1924
Death Date: 28 May 1998
Cemetery: Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Cemetery Address: Princeton, WV 24740

Linlzie married Pebble Juanita Bledsoe. Pebble was born 23 Feb 1927, Wise Co. VA; died 09 Feb 1998, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 14DBEA7B794948FE93328881E1E40CFEF99E

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillian Beavers
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 91
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
Linzy Beavers 42
Nannie Beavers 40
Nell Beavers 22
Kenneth Beavers 15
Lillian Beavers 10

OBITUARY

Lilian Collins, age 88, of the Indian Creek section of Cedar Bluff, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA.

Ms. Collins was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of the late Lindsey Taylor and Nancy Whittaker Beavers. She had lived most of her life in the Cedar Bluff area and attended the Crossroads Community Church. She will be missed by all her family and friends that loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Collins, Jr.; a son, Rodney Collins; one sister, Nell Burress; and one brother, Kenneth Beavers.

She is survived by:

Her Sons:
Jeff Collins and wife, Maria of Yuma, AZ
Kerry Collins and wife, Mary Alice of Cedar Bluff, VA

Also surviving are five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services for Lilian Collins will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Rick Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be: Brian Purvis, Christopher Collins, Rodney Collins, Scott Collins and Brett Jones. The Collins family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Mattie married James Armstead COLLINS, Jr. 14 Apr 1952, Tazewell Co. VA. James (son of James Armstead Collins, Sr. and Margaret A. Thompson) was born 08 Nov 1930, Tazewell Co., VA; died 09 May 1998, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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Katherine married John FERGUSON. [Group Sheet]

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Buried in Whitaker Cemetery, Indian Creek Rd., Tazewell Co. Grave has no marker.

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Raised by Lillie Belle Christian Whitaker until Harvie remarried.

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Kate Williamson
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1924
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Father's Name: Harvy C Williamson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lucele Williamson
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Lillie B Whittaker 62
Lucele Williamson 23
Harvy C Williamson 29
Lillie Kate Williamson 6
Bernard N Williamson 4

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: Lily Kate Alley
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 47
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1924
Death Date: 16 Nov 1971
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia
Registration Date: 23 Nov 1971
Father: Harve C Williamson
Mother: Lucille Whittaker
Certificate Number: 1971035068

Lillie married ALLEY. [Group Sheet]

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Lived in Stafford County, VA. 110 Rockdale Road, Stafford 540-659-2013

Raised by Lillie Belle Christian Whitaker until Harvie remarried.

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Bernard N Williamson
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1926
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Father's Name: Harvy C Williamson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lucele Williamson
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

OBITUARY

Fredericksburg Free Lance Star; 06 February 2015

Bernard Newton "Bernie" Williamson, 88, of Stafford County, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2015.

Born March 8, 1926, in Tazewell County in southwest Virginia, Mr. Williamson was most recently a resident of Hughes Home in Fredericksburg. He was the son of the late Harvey and Anna Williamson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Maxie Williamson.

After working as a service manager at an automobile dealership in Richlands, Bernie and his wife, Maxie, moved to Northern Virginia where he worked at Ourisman Dodge in Alexandria. Bernie left the private sector to work for the Department of the Army at Fort Belvoir as a heavy equipment repairman. Bernie retired from the Federal Government in 1987, and immediately went back to work at his church, the Stafford Church of God, where he served as the groundskeeper and maintenance man for 11 years.

In addition to the work he did during the week at the church, Bernie served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher for many years. He also served on the Finance Committee and served numerous terms on the Church & Pastors Council. Bernie was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Signal Corps in the 1950s.

He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Flinn, her husband, Shawn, and a grandson, Patrick Flinn, all of Stafford; his sisters, Peggy Gilbert, Frances Lester, and Vivian Beavers of southwest Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews. A step-mother, Grace Williamson and sister, Kate Alley, preceded him in death.

The family received friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford. A service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the funeral home chapel.

Entombment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stafford Church of God, P.O. Box 309, Garrisonville, VA 22463.


Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Bernard N Williamson
Birth Date: 8 Mar 1926
Address: 110 Rockdale Rd, Stafford, VA, 22554-7028 (1993)


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=williamson&GSiman=1&GScid=52346&GRid=123654569&

Bernard married Maxie Louise ABSHER 12 Jun 1959, Tazewell Co. VA. Maxie (daughter of Charles Allen ABSHER and Rena Belle (Rennie) CHAMBERS) was born 01 Nov 1934, Tazewell Co., VA; died 19 Oct 2004, Stafford Co. VA; was buried , Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Virginia M Shepherd
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Big Creek, Coalwood, McDowell, West Virginia
Street: Middle Town
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Virginia Mae Shepherd
Birth Date: 5 May 1932
Birth Place: Tazewell Co. VA

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Virginia Mae Shepherd
SSN: 236463195
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 May 1932
Birth Place: Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Father Name: Clarence E Shepherd
Mother Name: Rosie M Whittaker
Death Date: 19 May 1993
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1948: Name listed as VIRGINIA MAE SHEPHERD; Nov 1953: Name listed as VIRGINIA SHEPHERD BLANTON; 02 Jun 1993: Name listed as VIRGINIA S BLANTON

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=blanton&GSiman=1&GScid=50673&GRid=148250490&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Virginia M Blanton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 61
Birth Date: abt 1932
Death Date: 19 May 1993
Death Place: Scott, Virginia
Spouse: J P

Social Security Death Index
Name: Virginia S. Blanton
SSN: 236-46-3195
Last Residence: 24251 Gate City, Scott, Virginia
Born: 5 May 1932
Died: 19 May 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Virginia married John Paul BLANTON. John was born 1932, Scott Co. VA; died 26 Aug 2016, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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1940 United States Federal Census
Name: James C Shepherd
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, Coalwood, McDowell, West Virginia
Street: Middle Town
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: James Carlis Shepherd
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1933
Birth Place: Tazewell Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=180200014

Cheryl married William Alexander DUKE, Jr. (son of William Alexander DUKE, Sr. and Alice Elizabeth RUSSELL) [Group Sheet]

Paula married Stephen PLACE (son of Kenneth Varney Place and Dorothy A. Alsen) [Group Sheet]

Paula married David Paul MCKNIGHT [Group Sheet]

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Death Certificate
Name: Baby Girl Minton
Death Date: 21 Mar 1940
Death Place: Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia
Gender: Female
Age: 18 hours
Cause of Death: Prematurity
Estimated Birth Year: 1940
Birth Place: Coalwood, W.Va.
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Guy Edward Minton
Father's Birthplace: Russell Co. VA
Mother's Name: Addie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Tazewell Co. VA
Occupation: Infant
Film Number: 800213
Digital Folder Number: 4229101
Image Number: 163
Source: County Records
Reference Number: v 10 p 290
Collection: West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2225540&GRid=119778542&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate:
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1054431&Type=Death

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According to his father's obituary in 2001 he lives in Washington, DC.

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Obituary for Rodney Dare Collins

Rodney Dare Collins, age 60, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his home.

He was born in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of Lillian Beavers Collins of Cedar Bluff, Virginia and the late James A. Collins, Jr. He was a 1971 graduate of Richlands High School. Rodney worked for several years as a telephone technician in the area. He was always known for wearing his black cowboy hat. Rodney was a member of the Richlands Fire Department and a member of the Crossroads Community Church in Cedar Bluff, Virginia. He was a lifelong resident of the area. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie Collins.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by:

Two Sons:
Rodney Collins, II and wife, Carrie of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Scott Collins and wife, Angela of Richlands, Virginia

Two Step Sons:
Matthew Counts of Bristol, Tennessee
Tyler Counts of Bristol, Tennessee

Five Grandchildren:
Hannah Collins, McKayla Collins, Sierra Collins, Jadin Collins and Bryson Collins

Two Brothers:
Jeff Collins and wife, Marie of Yuma, Arizona
Kerry Collins and wife, Mary Alice of Cedar Bluff, Virginia

Special Friends, Lou Collins and Tom Helton

A host of family and friends also survive.

Funeral service for Rodney Dare Collins will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia with Rev. Rick Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm ? 9:00 pm on Sunday evening at the funeral home.


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=126664083

Rodney married Lula Bell FERRELL. [Group Sheet]

Rodney married Joyce Marie Smith. Joyce was born 29 Apr 1964, Mount Airy, NC; died 04 Oct 2009, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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Jeffrey married Maria. [Group Sheet]

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Kerry married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Shawn O'Patrick Finn [Group Sheet]