Altizer Family Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

About 7 miles SW of Riner. Take Rt 8 south from Christiansburg, turn right onto Rt 673, then right onto Rt 672, then left onto Rt 695. Continue on that road to house #6571. – the fenced in cemetery to the right along what looks to be this home’s private driveway.

Last visited & photographed 2007 & 2009.

36.990088, -80.493295

Pinpointed on Google Maps

src: Find A Grave; photos added by Pam Jul 2011

June 24, 2021 Sent a message to Pam for more specific directions: she was wonderful & stuck with me until we had it pinpointed on Google Maps. A lot had changed since she had last visited.

src: Find A Grave; photo added by j. white Oct 2020)

 

Original Source: Altizer Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, contributed by Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan to Barb Stanley’s original Floyd Web page. Date of survey not given.

Published Materials:

Cemeteries Floyd (Montgomery) County, VA Indian Valley District Volume I by Elza B. Cox & Phyllis G. Phillips ©1980. Added with permission of Elza B. Cox Nov. 2022.

Floyd (Montgomery) County, VA Burks Fork District Volume II Compiled by Phyllis Goad Phillips And Genevieve Cochran Starkey 1st  of 109 Cemeteries pg 1-2. Added with permission of Genevieve Cochran Starkey May 2021.

Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia ~ Compiled by Donna J. Robertson ~ © 1993

Head of the River, Rest Vale, Copper Hill Brethren, Wilson’s ~ Cemeteries in Floyd County ~ Work compiled by Billy & Juanita Grice, Salem, VA 1886-1997

Others submitted to original Floyd County, VA News List 1st maintained by Barb Stanley (1934-2006); compilers will be individually identified.

Find A Grave Name: Altizer Family Cemetery, Montgomery

Annotations – added by Barb Camery Reininger BootsWI@gmail.com

+ indicates on same tombstone

& indicates a relationship

FAG: Find a Grave

[Death Record n/a] Floyd Co., VA Death Records n/a 1863-1864 & parts of other years seeming to be missing.

[Death Cert n/a] Virginia Death Records, with some exceptions, not available 1899-Jun 14, 1912. src: Virginia Vital Records • FamilySearch]

Notes:  Several memorials noted on FAG that were not documented by Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan: NEED YO BE VERIFIED!

Kenneth David Bishop, b. 28 Jan 1952, d. 05 Aug 2015, s/o Sonny & Polly W. Bishop & wife Dorothy Sumner Bishop, b. 08 Dec 1947, d. 05 Aug 2015. Obit indicates interment in the Bishop-Altizer Family Cemetery, MCVA. (note both died same day) (I think he is in the Altizer/Bishop Cemetery – Hiawassee)

PVT Walton  E. Bishop, b. 31 May 1927, d. 10 Feb 1950. No other information. (I think he is in the Altizer/Bishop Cemetery – Hiawassee)

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton I added her as husband known to be buried here & Obit specifically states burial Altizer family Cemetery, Chestnut Ridge, Riner, VA.

Elsie Hinkley Caldwell, b. 07 Nov 1951, d. 26 May 2007. Photo of funeral home marker by Jay Altizer. Obit give burial site as Altizer Family Cemetery, Riner.

O. W. Conner, b. unknown, d. 20 May 1876. No photo.

Virginia Dawn Creasy, b. 10 Feb 1987, d. 01 Mar 2004. Photo by Crystal Creasy Apr 2007.

Robert Ray “Bobby” Hatcher, b. 24 Sep 1930, d. 24 Jul 1931. Obit indicates burial in MCVA – no specific cemetery.

Roxie Altizer Reed Phillips, b. 1927, d. 05 Feb 1995. 1st m. Amos Reed. 2nd m. Isaac Rouderbush Phillips. Amos buried ?. Isaac buried Duncan Chapel Cemetery, Willis, FCVA.

Eliza Gillenwater Thompson, b. unknown, d. 10 Nov 1959. Obit & death cert indicates burial Altizer Cemetery RFD Riner. I added her as husband known to be buried here– see below.

IMAGE

NAME

Original Survey

BIRTH

DEATH

MARKER NOTES

ANNOTATION:

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Crystal Creasy Apr 2007

Akers, Dorsey F.

+

Akers, Ruby A.

yes

 

yes

06 Dec 1905

 

09 Dec 1918

21 Apr 1998

 

06 Mar 1986

 

aka Dorsey Fuller Akers, s/o Rufus Calaway & Sarah Jane (Akers) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

m. 1939 Montgomery

nee Ruby Virginia Altizer, d/o Thomas Harvey & Lizzie Lee (Hatcher) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives]

 

AKERS, Dorsey Fuller, 92, a longtime resident of Riner (Chestnut Ridge), died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in a Vinton nursing home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Altizer Akers; a son, Roger Lee Akers; two brothers, Clarence and Latha Akers. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ, and is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Crystal A. and Benjamin Creasey of Goodview (with whom he made his home in recent years); two grandchildren, Ginni and Laurie Creasey, Goodview; a brother-in-law, Hubert Altizer, Christiansburg; foster sister, Maebell Weeks, Christiansburg; 12 nieces and five nephews. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by Mr. A. Lowell Altizer and Mr. Tommy Blewett. Burial will be in the Altizer Cemetery on Chestnut Ridge. Friends may call any time Thursday at Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Richardson Horne (382-2612).

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Thursday, April 23, 1998

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, March 08, 1986

 

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Crystal Creasy Apr 2007

Marker not found in original survey

Akers, Roger Lee

no

21 Dec 1955

23 Dec 1955

Son of

Mrs. & Mrs. D. F. Akers

Roger Lee Akers, s/o Dorsey Fuller & Ruby Virginia (Altizer) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, December 24, 1955

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Alfred M.

+

Altizer, Pearl E.

yes

 

 

16 Jun 1891

 

03 Oct 1896

11 Oct 1960

 

09 Dec 1976

Married May 13,

1913

aka Alfred Monroe Altizer, s/o Jacob Duncan “Jake” & 2nd wife Rutha (Goad) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

m. 1913

nee Pearl Elizabeth Altizer, d/o Jeptha Edward & Miriam (Reed) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, October 12, 1960

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, December 11, 1976

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Anna Conner

yes

08 May 1836

12 June 1927

Wife of

R. R. Altizer

nee Mary Anna Conner, d/o Daniel Columbus & Mary Anna (McAlexander) Conner of Patrick Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [no file]

m. 1858 Patrick

Russell Ratcliffe Altizer, s/o Jonas & 1st wife Sarah (Ratcliffe) Altizer. [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Anthony Clark “Tony”

yes

11 Mar 1963

25 Mar 1985

 

Anthony Clark “Tony” Altizer, s/o Kenneth Lavern & Elsie Faye (Reed) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

m. 1983 Floyd

nee Bonita Gale Neece, d/o Harold Theo & Peggy Ellen (Blankenship) Neece. [no file]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, March 26, 1985

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Carless Lavern

yes

08 Sep 1952

04 Jul 1966

 

Carless Lavern Altizer, single s/o Kenneth Lavern & Elsie Faye (Reed) Altizer. [Death Cert] COD struck by lightning. [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, July 06, 1966

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Marker not found in original survey

Altizer, Carless Leonard

no

07 Mar 1930

19 Nov 1933

 

Carless Lavern Altizer, s/o Oakley Lonnie & Edna Mae (Teel) Altizer. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angi Weast Shepherd May 2012)

Altizer, Elias "Ale"

yes

Mar 1812

Nov 1900

 

Elias Reed “Ale” Altizer, s/o Emera V. Jr & probably 1st wife Mary (Reed) Altizer. [1900 VA Death Certs – n/a] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_EliasR_Rachel_mcva]

m. 1839 Floyd

nee Rachel Dulaney, d/o William & probably Mary "Polly" (Davis) Dulaney. [Dulaney_William_Polly]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Elias W.

yes

10 Sep 1864

28 Jan 1945

 

aka Elias William Altizer, s/o Elias Reed “Ale” & Rachel (Dulaney) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EliasR_Rachel_mcva]

m. 1895 Floyd

nee Gertrude “Trudy” Aldridge, 1875-1938, d/o William M. & 1st wife Lucy Ann (Aldridge) Aldredge. She is also supposed to be buried in the cemetery per FAG. [Death Cert] [Aldredge_WilliamM_2wives]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, January 29, 1945

src: Find A Grave; photo added by j white Aug 2008

Altizer, Emera V

yes

Apr 1749

Sep 1819

PVT. VA. INF.

REV. WAR

Emera V. Altizer, s/o see below.

1st m. 1765 Anna Maria Pitzer.

2nd m. 1773 Mary Miller.

 

src: FAG (this complier cannot verify any of research but found it remarkably interesting  – BarbR)

Name Variations: Althauser, Althuyser
No records found in the US with the name VonAlthauser

He served 18 months in the Continental Army under Captain Wallace and General Green, and was in Yorktown during the surrender of

Cornwallis, though he did not attend due to severe illness. (Pension Records)

Dutch Reformed Church Records:
He was the son of Johann Peter Althauser and Lisabetha Catherina Lauck, who immigrated into NY from Germany in the early to mid-1700's.

There were several Lauck's in the registers, but only one Althauser family.

Dutch Reformed Church records Emera's known siblings:
*Catherina, born Germany, no baptismal record, married Nicolass Dinckelbach 10 Apr 1750.
*Christopher, born Germany, no baptismal record, married, one child, one grandchild listed.
*Eva, born Germany, no baptismal record, married Jacobus Proper, 3 children listed.
*Anna, baptized 8 Jan 1744, born NY.
*Wilhelm, baptized 2 Mar 1746, born NY.
*Maritgen, baptized 2 Feb 1748, born NY.
*Emerich, baptized 8 Apr 1749, born NY.
*Heinrich, baptized 8 Apr 1749, born NY.
{Emerich and Heinrich were baptized on the same day, it could be assumed they may have been twins, but there is no evidence other than the coincidence of the baptismal day. Due to the high infant mortality rates, and the custom of the church, infants were usually baptized within a few days of their births}

Marriage 1. 1765 Anna Maria Pitzer of Lancaster PA. (d/o Christian Pitzer and Mary)
Marriage 2. 1773 Mary Miller of Berkely Co VA. (d/o David Miller and Hannah) Married in Hagerstown MD. (Pension Records)
Lived in Rockingham County VA in mid-late 1780's (Court Records Rockingham Co VA)
Settled in Montgomery County VA in 1789 (Pension Records)

Children of Maria Pitzer:
John Altizer b: 1765 in VA.
Elias ALTIZER b: 1769 in VA.(emigrated to Posey Co IL)
Emera "Emery" ALTIZER b: 1771 in VA.
(Anna Maria Pitzer died shortly after the birth of Emera Jr)

Children of Mary Miller:
William Altizer b: 1781 Rockingham Co VA (em. Posey Co IL)
David Riley ALTIZER b: 1785 in Rockingham Co VA
Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" ALTIZER b: 09 SEP 1786 in VA
Nancy ALTIZER b: 1790 in Montgomery Co., VA
Jonas ALTIZER b: 1793 in Montgomery Co., VA
(Emera and Mary were married 1773, and first known child born 1781, for a lapse of 8 years, there may have been other children born/died without records. There is a George "Athous" m the widow Mary Tutwiller in Rockingham Co in 1804, no ages or family info given, could this be a brother, son, or nephew of Emera??)

So, Emera was not "kidnapped for a ship's mate", nor was he the "first and only Altizer to come to the US", and probably not "every US Altizer descends from Emera", as there were at least 3 brothers.


There is much new information that has surfaced, thanks to internet records and releases of newly discovered information. Much of what has previously been recorded has been mistaken due to  incomplete or missing records, erred assumptions, or family stories handed down that have proven to be false.

src: FAG

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Marker not found in original survey

Altizer, Emory Jake

no

14 Apr 1933

30 Jul 1947

 

Emory Jake Altizer, s/o Alfred Monroe & Pearl Elizabeth (Altizer) Altizer. [Death Cert] COD drowning. [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Everett Lee

+

Altizer, Effie Lee

yes

 

yes

04 Sep 1910

 

09 Feb 1916

11 Dec 1976

 

07 May 1987

 

Everett Lee Altizer, s/o Robert Lee & Lula Mae (Reed) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

m. 1933 Montgomery

nee Effie Lee Burton, d/o George Madison & Mary Ethel (Altizer) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, December 12, 1976

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, May 08, 1987

 

Noted in FAG but Marker not found in original survey, husband is known to be buried here

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

Altizer, Gertrude “Trudy”

no

16 Sep 1875

22 Apr 1938

 

nee Gertrude “Trudy” Aldridge, 1875-1938, d/o William M. & 1st wife Lucy Ann (Aldredge) Aldredge. She is also supposed to be buried in the cemetery per FAG. [Death Cert] [Aldredge_WilliamM_2wives] 

m. 1895 Floyd

Elias William Altizer, s/o Elias Reed “Ale” & Rachel (Dulaney) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EliasR_Rachel_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, April 23, 1938

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, January 29, 1945

 

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Angie Weast Shepherd May 2012)

Marker not found in original survey, but it is fairly recent death.

Altizer, Harless R.

no

21 Sep 1954

19 Jan 2011

 

Harless Randall Altizer, s/o Kenneth Lavern & Elsie Faye (Reed) Altizer. [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

m. 1972 & divorced 1982 from

Brenda Luella Linkous.

 

Harless Randall Altizer, 56, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Altizer; and brothers, Carless, Barry and Tony Altizer.

He is survived by his mother, Elsie Reed Altizer, of Riner, Va.; daughter, Vanessa Altizer Duncan and husband, Keith, of Radford, Va.; grandchildren, Gage and Grace Duncan; brother, Roger Altizer, of Pulaski, Va.; and many other family members and close friends.

A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Altizer family cemetery on Chestnut Ridge Road in Riner, Va.

Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral service.com.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Friday, January 21, 2011

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Herman D.

yes

22 Nov 1918

06 Nov 1970

 

Herman Denton Altizer Sr, s/o Alfred Monroe & Pearl Elizabeth (Altizer) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

m. 1941 Montgomery

Mary Ann Kozar, b. 1921 WVA, d. 2011 Montgomery, d/o Charles & Mary (Puhan) Kozar. [no file]

 

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Tuesday, November 10, 1970

Mary K. Altizer, 89, of Riner, went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2011, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on September 14, 1921, and is survived by her six children, 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. There will be a private family memorial per Mary's request. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Cancer Research Foundation of your choice. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Services.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Sunday, May 22, 2011

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Herman D. Jr

yes

26 Mar 1945

26 May 1980

SP 5 US Army

Vietnam

aka Herman Denton Altizer Jr, never married s/o Herman Denton Sr & Mary Ann (Kozar) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, May 27, 1980

no photo

Noted in FAG but Marker not found in original survey or since.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

Altizer, Hulda Ila Teel

no

12 Jul 1869

29 Sep 1939

 

nee Hulda Ila Teel, d/o William Terry & Rebecca (Altizer) Teel. [Death Cert] [Teel_William_Rebecca]

m. 1900 Montgomery

Jonas Lee Altizer, s/o John Ratcliffe “Lame John” & Mary (Pharis/Farris) Altizer. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, October 03, 1939

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Infant son

yes

 

08 Jul 1938

Infant Son of

L. O. & E. M.

Altizer

probable s/o Oakley Lonnie & Edna Mae (Teel) Altizer. [Death Cert  - can’t find] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Jacob D.

+

Altizer, Ruth A. Goad

+

Altizer, Manda Burton

yes

 

yes

 

yes

24 Aug 1864

 

1870

 

23 Sep 1888

23 Mar 1949

 

15 Oct 1911

 

28 Mar 1952

 

aka Jacob Duncan “Jake” Altizer, s/o Jeptha Griffith & Mary Serena (Duncan) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

1st m. 1884 Floyd, Levina Elizabeth Duncan, d/o Beauford & Sarah Elizabeth (Simmons) Duncan. [Duncan_GeorgeR_Elizabeth]

2nd m. 1888 Floyd, Ruth A. Goad, d/o Henry Robert "Black Bob" Goad & Annie Sutphin. [obit – can’t find] [Sutphin_William_Sarah]

3rd m. 1914 Floyd, Amanda A. “Manda” Burton, d/o William H. & Lucy (Duncan) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, March 24, 1949

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, March 31, 1952

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Jeptha G

yes

15 Oct 1828

(4 Jan 1911

CO D

63 VA INF

C.S.A.

aka Jeptha Griffith Altizer, d. 1911, s/o Emera & Margaret (Griffith) Altizer. [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

1st m. 1848 Floyd, Olive Reed, d/o Griffith & Olive (Reed) Reed. [Reed_Griffith_Olive]

2nd m. 1873 Montgomery, Mary Serena Duncan, d/o Blanche Jr & 2nd wife Catherine (Phillips) Duncan. She is supposed to be buried in this cemetery per FAG. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

 

Name:

John Griffith Altizer [Jeptha Griffith Altizer]

Enlistment Age:

34

Birth Date:

15 Oct 1828

Enlistment Date:

12 Apr 1863

Enlistment Place:

Dublin, Virginia

Enlistment Rank:

Private

Muster Date:

12 Apr 1863

Muster Place:

Virginia

Muster Company:

D

Muster Regiment:

63rd Infantry

Muster Regiment Type:

Infantry

Muster Information:

Enlisted

Imprisonment Date:

20 May 1864

Imprisonment Place:

Dallas, Georgia

Side of War:

Confederacy

Survived War?:

Yes

Complexion:

Fresh

Eye Color:

Hazel

Hair Color:

Black

Height:

5 ft, 11 inches

Last Known Residence Place:

Montgomery Co, Virginia

Death Date:

14 Jan 1911

Death Place:

Montgomery Co, Virginia

Notes:

1864-05-24 Confined, (Rock Island, IL); 1865-05-18 Oath Allegiance, (Rock Island, IL), Released

Title:

The Virginia Regimental Histories Series

Angi Weast Shepherd added to FAG May 2012

Altizer, John H.

+

Altizer, Vinnie I.

yes

 

yes

20 Jun 1875

 

14 Oct 1890

20 May 1946

 

30 Mar 1974

 

aka John Harvey Altizer, s/o John Ratcliffe “Lame John” & Mary (Pharris/Farris) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

m. 1917 Montgomery

Louvinia Ila “Vinnie” Altizer, d/o Gilford Stoneman Sr & Leona (Scaggs) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EliasR_Rachel_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, May 21, 1946

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, March 31, 1974

rock

 

Not noted in original survey & marker not found but then it is only a rock; family records indicate buried in this cemetery with 1st wife Sarah .

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

Altizer, Jonas

no

1791

1861

 

Jonas Altizer, s/o Emera & 2nd wife Mary (Miller) Altizer. [Death not recorded Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

1st m. 1819 Montgomery, Sarah “Sally” Ratcliffe, d/o Nathan & Martha (Farmer) Ratcliffe.

2nd m. 1860 Montgomery, Sarah Simpkins, d/o Robert & Elizabeth (Duncan) Simpkins.

 

Note on FAG:

Jonas Altizer is the son of Emera Altizer (1736–1819 and his wife Mary Miller (1759-1850). He married Sarah "Sally" Radcliffe on 28 August 1819 in Montgomery County. She and Jonas had at least six children: Sarah Altizer (1820–1821); Martha Patricia Altizer (1822–1872); Sophia Evaline Altizer (1823–1907; William Ratcliffe Altizer (1826– 1863): Russell Ratcliff Altizer (1828–1877; and John Ratcliffe Altizer (1830–1900). Jonas later fathered three additional children, apparently with a mistress Mrs. Sarah Simpkins (1820-1887 (Maiden name possibly Baldwin), the widow of poor Mr. Simpkins who died about 1850. These children are Julia Ann Altizer (1852–1920); Woodrow Wilson Altizer (1854–1938); and Elizabeth "Betty" Altizer (1857–1919. Recently discovered records show Jonas did marry Mrs. Sarah Simpkins in Christiansburg on 1 March 1860, after his first wife died. For the next year, the homestead was rather busy, for Mrs. Simpkins also had the children of her previous marriage come visiting, which were sometimes thought of, as "Altizers", and, according to some family trees, actually later adopted as "Altizers", although I have heard on no such record. These children are Mary E Simpkins (1842–1917; Octavia L "Francis" Simpkins (1845–1922); Rachael Simpkins (1847–?); and Malinda E "Nan or Nannie" Simpkins (1849–?). Jonas died in 1861 and was buried here, alongside his first wife Sarah, according to Ruby Altizer Roberts and Rosa Altizer Bray (Both Altizer Historians), in the lower end of the Altizer Cemetery with only the rock to permanently mark their grave.

Noted in FAG but Marker not found in original survey or since.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

Altizer, Jonas Lee

no

1867

12 Apr 1942

 

Jonas Lee Altizer, s/o John Ratcliffe “Lame John” & Mary (Pharis/Farris) Altizer. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

m. 1900 Montgomery

nee Hulda Ila Teel, d/o William Terry & Rebecca (Altizer) Teel. [Death Cert] [Teel_William_Rebecca]

no photo but both were noted in original survey

Altizer, Kenneth L.

+

Altizer, Elsie R.

yes

 

yes

28 Sep 1932

 

10 Dec 1934

22 May 1990

 

 

 

Kenneth Lavern Altizer, s/o Oakley Lonnie & Edna Mae (Teel) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

m. 1951 Montgomery

Elsie Raye Reed, 1934-2015, d/o Lonnie Everett & Pearlie Ann (Jarrells) Reed. Lonnie s/o Fleming & Mary “Polly” (Reed) Reed. [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, May 23, 1990

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Leslie Willard

yes

20 Sep 1941

10 Jan 1959

 

Leslie Willard Altizer, s/o Everett Lee & Effie Lee (Burton) Altizer. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

No photo

Not noted in original survey & marker not found since.

Husband’s marker was found in this cemetery.

Obit indicates buried in “Altizer Cemetery”

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA but very likely she is.

Altizer, Mary Anna

no

08 May 1836

12 Jun 1927

 

nee Mary Anna Conner, 1836-1927, d/o Daniel Columbus & Mary Anna (McAlexander) Conner of Patrick Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [no file]

m. 1858 Patrick

Russell Ratcliffe Altizer, s/o Jonas & 1st wife Sarah (Ratcliffe) Altizer. [1877 Montgomery Co., VA Death Register] Faded & DOD Aug 17, 1877 & age given is 42 but this compiler believes this may very well be the record of his death. [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

No photo

Noted in FAG but Marker not found in original survey or since; her husband’s marker has been found in this cemetery.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

Altizer, Mary Serena

no

10 Aug 1834

14 Jul 1919

 

nee  Mary Serena Duncan, d/o Blanche Jr & 2nd wife Catherine (Phillips) Duncan. She is supposed to be buried in this cemetery per FAG. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1873 Montgomery as 2nd wife of

Jeptha Griffith Altizer, d. 1911, s/o Emera & Margaret (Griffith) Altizer. [1911 VA Death Certs – n/a] [obit – can’t find] Jeptha’s marker has been found in this cemetery. [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva] Jeptha was 1st married 1848 Floyd to nee Olive Reed, d/o Griffith & Olive (Reed) Reed. [Reed_Griffith_Olive]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Mildred Ruth

yes

03 Feb 1934

27 Jul 1938

 

Mildred Ruth Altizer, d/o Roy Oakley & Avis Ruth (Hylton) Altizer. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Oakley L.

+

Altizer, Edna Teel

yes

 

yes

10 Oct 1902

 

4 Aug 1905

11 Mar 1978

 

23 Oct 1968

 

aka Oakley Lonnie Altizer, s/o Jacob Duncan “Jake” & 2nd wife Rutha (Goad) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

1st m. 1925 Floyd, nee Edna Mae Teel, d/o Leonard A. & Nettie E. (Akers) Teel. [Death Cert] [Teel_William_Rebecca]

2nd m. 1976 Montgomery, Mary Eileen Lovell Vires nee Lovell, 1909-1982, d/o Thomas William & Sarah Adeline “Addie” (Phlegar) Lovell. [Death Cert] Mary was 1st married to Marvin Vires.

 

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, March 13, 1978

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Tuesday, October 29, 1968

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, October 25, 1968

 

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, October 31, 1968

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, R. R.

yes

No date

18 Aug 1877

Co K

54 VA INF

CSA

Russell Ratcliffe Altizer, s/o Jonas & 1st wife Sarah (Ratcliffe) Altizer. [1877 Montgomery Co., VA Death Register] Faded & DOD Aug 17, 1877 & age given is 42 but this compiler believes this may very well be the record of his death. [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

m. 1858 Patrick

nee Mary Anna Conner, 1836-1927, d/o Daniel Columbus & Mary Anna (McAlexander) Conner of Patrick Co., VA. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [no file]

 

ancestry.com: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985 for Russell R Altizer

Angi Weast Shepherd added to FAG May 2012

Altizer, Rachel Dulaney

yes

Oct 1818

Jul 1903

 

nee Rachel Dulaney, d/o William & probably Mary "Polly" (Davis) Dulaney. [1903 VA Deat Certs – n/a] [obit – can’t find] [Dulaney_William_Polly]

m. 1839 Floyd

Elias Reed “Ale” Altizer, 1812-1900, s/o Emera & 1st wife Mary (Reed) Altizer. [1900 VA Deat Certs – n/a] [obit – can’t find] [ [Altizer_EliasR_Rachel_mcva]

Angi Weast Shepherd added to FAG May 2012

Altizer, Reba Alma

yes

07 Nov 1918

19 Jan 1919

Daughter of

Jacob & Manda Altizer

Reba Alma Altizer, d/o Jacob Duncan “Jake” & 3rd wife Manda (Burton) Altizer. [Death Cert] [obit – can’t find] [ [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Roy Grant

yes

08 Jan 1922

21 Jun 1985

PFC U S Army Korea

Roy Grant Altizer, s/o Robert Lee & Lula Mae (Reed) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

m. 1957 York Co., SC & divorced 1978 Montgomery

nee Frances Gay Bishop, d/o John William & (2nd wife?) Rosezella Elizabeth (Thompson) Bishop. [Bishop_Jacob_Katherine_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, June 22, 1985

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Altizer, Roy O.

+

Altizer, Avis R .

yes

 

yes

03 Sep 1904

 

30 Jan 1910

23 Jan 1966

 

23 Feb 1995

 

aka Roy Oakley Altizer, s/o Thomas Harvey & Lizzie Lee (Hatcher) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives]

m. 1931 Montgomery

nee Avis Ruth Hylton, d/o Elisha & Daisy (Mabry) Hylton. [Hylton_Catherine_Elisha]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, January 25, 1966

ALTIZER, Avis Ruth Hylton, 85, of Riner, died Thursday, February 23, 1995 at Radford Community Hospital. The widow of Roy Oakley Altizer, she is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Randolph and Frances Altizer, Riner; four grandsons and their wives, Russell and Leann Altizer, Oakley and Lisa Altizer, Jeffrey Altizer, Samuel Altizer; four sisters, Ruby Lawrence, Ardith Simmons, Virginia Roop, all of Christiansburg, Edith Kenley, Radford; two brothers, Joshua Hylton, Salem, Alvah Hylton, Blacksburg. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, February 26, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Carl Ratcliffe, with burial in the Altizer Family Cemetery, Chestnut Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Grace Brethren Church, Riner, or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Arrangements by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Saturday, February 25, 1995

Rock

 

No photo

Noted in FAG  but not noted in original survey & marker not found since; family records indicate buried in this cemetery with Jonas.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA.

Altizer, Sarah “Sally”

no

1792

Feb 1858

 

nee Sarah “Sally” Ratcliffe, d/o Nathan & Martha (Farmer) Ratcliffe. [Death not reported in 1858 Floyd or Montgomery Co., VA Death Register] [no file]

m. 1819 Montgomery, as 1st wife of

Jonas Altizer, s/o Emera V. & Mary (Miller) Altizer. [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva] Jonas will m. 2nd Sarah Simpkins, d/o Robert & Elizabeth (Duncan) Simpkins.

 

FAG has this note regarding her family & place of burial.

“Sarah is the daughter of Nathan Ratliff (1762–1835) and his wife Martha Polly Farmer (1762–1803). She married Jonas Altizer (1791-1861) on 28 August 1819 in Montgomery County. She and Jonas had at least six, some say seven children: Sarah Altizer (1820–?); Martha Patricia Altizer (1822–1872); Sophia Evaline Altizer (1823–1907; William Ratcliffe Altizer (1826– 1863): Russell Ratcliff Altizer (1828–1877; and John Ratcliffe Altizer (1830–1900). Sarah died in 1858 and was buried here, along with her husband Jonas, according to Ruby Altizer Roberts and Rosa Altizer Bray (Both Altizer Historians), in the lower end of the Altizer Cemetery with only the rock to permently mark her grave.” Submitted by unknown.

 

No photo

 

Noted in FAG  but not noted in original survey & marker not found since.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA.

Altizer, Sarah “Sally”

no

 

02 Feb 1887

 

nee Sarah “Sally” Simpkins, d/o Robert & Elizabeth (Duncan) Simpkins. [Death not reported in 1887 Floyd or Montgomery Co., VA Death Register] [no file]

m. 1860 Montgomery, as 2nd wife of

 Jonas Altizer, s/o Emera V. & Mary (Miller) Altizer. [Altizer_Jonas_2wives_mcva]

 

Crystal Creasy added to FAG Apr 2007

Altizer, Thomas H

+

Altizer, Lizzie L

yes

 

yes

09 Mar 1876

 

14 May 1879

28 Nov 1945

 

22 Dec 1963

 

aka Thomas Harvey Altizer, s/o Russell & Annie (Conner) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_Jonas_2wives]

m. 1903 Montgomery

nee Lizzie Lee Hatcher, d/o Eden Taliaferro & Lucy Ellen (Fisher) Hatcher. [Death Cert] Eden s/o Burwell & Ruth (Epperly) Hatcher who were married in Floyd Co. [no file]

 

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, November 29, 1945

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, December 23, 1963

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, December 23, 1963

Noted in FAG but not noted in original survey & marker not found  since.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA.

I think they are buried in the Altizer/Bishop Cemetery – Hiawassee.

Bishop, Dorothy

NO

08 Dec 1947

05 Aug 2015

 

nee Dorothy Lee Sumner, d/o Paul Stanley & Mary (Woolwine) Sumner. Obit indicates interment in the Bishop-Altizer Family Cemetery, MCVA.

m. 1972 Montgomery

Kenneth David Bishop, s/o Sonny S. & Polly Ann (Wade) Bishop.

(note both died same day)

 

Larger memorial image loading...Kenneth David Bishop and Dorothy Sumner Bishop, 63 and 67 respectively, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 5, 2015.Kenneth was born on January 28, 1952 to the late Sonny and Polly W. Bishop. His loving wife of 42 years, Dorothy, was born on December 8, 1947 to the late Paul S. and Mary W. Sumner. Dorothy is preceded in death by her sister, Clara Graham and a brother, Ralph Sumner. Kenneth is survived by his brothers, James M. Bishop and his wife, Patsy and Billy W. Bishop. Dorothy is survived by her brothers, Allan Sumner and Paul Sumner Jr. Kenneth worked for over 35 years as a smash hand at New River Textiles and Dorothy worked for nearly 10 years as a seamstress at J. Freezer and Sons. They were lovingly devoted to each other and to their family. They will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends DeVilbiss Funeral Home on Monday, August 10, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with funeral services to follow directly after with the Pastors Ursell Alderman and Gary Stike officiating. Interment will be at the Bishop-Altizer Family Cemetery in Montgomery County. DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford, is in charge of arrangements.

Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am

Noted in FAG but not noted in original survey & marker not found  since.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA.

I think they are buried in the Altizer/Bishop Cemetery – Hiawassee.

Bishop, Kenneth David

NO

28 Jan 1952

05 Aug 2015

 

Kenneth David Bishop, s/o Sonny S. & Polly Ann (Wade) Bishop.

m. 1972 Montgomery

nee Dorothy Lee Sumner, d/o Paul Stanley & Mary (Woolwine) Sumner. Obit indicates interment in the Bishop-Altizer Family Cemetery, MCVA.

(note both died same day)

 

Kenneth David Bishop and Dorothy Sumner Bishop, 63 and 67 respectively, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 5, 2015.Kenneth was born on January 28, 1952 to the late Sonny and Polly W. Bishop. His loving wife of 42 years, Dorothy, was born on December 8, 1947 to the late Paul S. and Mary W. Sumner. Dorothy is preceded in death by her sister, Clara Graham and a brother, Ralph Sumner. Kenneth is survived by his brothers, James M. Bishop and his wife, Patsy and Billy W. Bishop. Dorothy is survived by her brothers, Allan Sumner and Paul Sumner Jr. Kenneth worked for over 35 years as a smash hand at New River Textiles and Dorothy worked for nearly 10 years as a seamstress at J. Freezer and Sons. They were lovingly devoted to each other and to their family. They will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends DeVilbiss Funeral Home on Monday, August 10, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with funeral services to follow directly after with the Pastors Ursell Alderman and Gary Stike officiating. Interment will be at the Bishop-Altizer Family Cemetery in Montgomery County. DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford, is in charge of arrangements.

Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am

Noted in FAG but not noted in original survey & marker not found CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

I think they are buried in the Altizer/Bishop Cemetery – Hiawassee

Bishop, Walton E.

NO

31 May 1927

10 Feb 1950

 

aka Walton Elwood Bishop, single s/o William Edward & Alma (Altizer) Bishop. [obit – can’t find] [Death Cert]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Burton, Edith Marie

yes

No date

No date

Daughter of

Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Burton

Edith Marie Burton, probably d/o George Madison & Mary Ethel (Altizer) Burton. [Burton_James_Miriam]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Burton, Elsey Henry

yes

No date

No date

Son of

Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Burton

Elsey Henry Burton, probably s/o George Madison & Mary Ethel (Altizer) Burton. [Burton_James_Miriam]

Jay Altizer added to FAG Oct 2009

Burton, Everette Matt

yes

No date

No date

Son of

Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Burton

Everette Matt Burton, probably s/o George Madison & Mary Ethel (Altizer) Burton. [Burton_James_Miriam]

No photo

Burton, Frances Helen Flinchum

NO

19 Sep 1929

07 Sep 2017

 

 

 

 

nee Frances Helen Flinchum, d/o William David & Lillie Florence (Meredith) Flinchum of Pulaski CO., VA. [no file]

m. 1947 Pulaski

William Harvey Burton, s/o George Madison & Mary Ethel (Altizer) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

 

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton, 87, of Riner, entered Heaven surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 7, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1929, to the late William David Flinchum and Lilly Florence Meredith Flinchum. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Burton; daughter, Helen Jearlene Burton; son, Harvey Chester Burton; grandson, Hosam Elghannam; sister, Dorothy Flinchum Burton; brother, Gilbert Flinchum; son-in-law, George Ferry.
Helen touched the lives of all who met her with her love and kindness.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Loraine Domir (Subhash), Kathy Ferry, Diana Trump, Jeannie Marshall (Dennis), Helen Elghannam (Andy), Ellen Burton (Delmer Howard); grandchildren, Meera Domir, Jamie Lau (Scott), Marissa Harris (Sam), Shannon Honaker (Robbie), Chris Burton, Brad Burton (Felicia), Jordan Simmons, Casey Hamblin (Jason), Darren Marshall (Elizabeth), Jacob Marshall (Jessica), Isaac Marshall, Somaya Elghannam (Ahmed Elbanna); great-grandchildren, William, Austin, and Harless Burton, Shane Burton, Caitlin and Logan Hamblin, Bryson and Taylor Rasmussen, Reece and Emory Honaker, Brayden Harris, George Marshall, Julian Marsh, Brody Marshall, Rylee Howell, Marshall and Maggie Howard; sister-in-law, Marlene DeLung (Jimmy); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Altizer Cemetery, Chestnut Ridge, Riner, VA.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and therapists from Advanced Home Health and to Dr. Wyne for all his years of care. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hornefuneralservice.com.

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Burton, George Harvey

yes

25 Feb 1964

24 Apr 1966

 

George Harvey Burton, s/o Charles Harless & Dorothy M. (Flinchum) Burton. [Death Cert] Charles Harless Burton s/o George Madison & Mary Ethel (Altizer) Burton. [Burton_James_Miriam]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Burton, George M

+

Burton, Mary Altizer

yes

 

yes

12 Jul 1890

 

20 Feb 1897

24 Sep 1967

 

04 Feb 1979

 

aka George Madison Burton, s/o William Henry & Lucy (Duncan) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

m. 1915 Montgomery

nee Mary Ethel Altizer, d/o Jacob Duncan “Jake” & 2nd wife Rutha (Goad) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, September 25, 1967

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, February 05, 1979

Angi Weast Shepherd added to FAG May 2012

Burton, Helen Jearlene

yes

08 May 1948

09 May 1959

 

Helen Jearlene Burton, d/o William Harvey & Frances Helen (Flinchum) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

Noted in original survey but marker not found to photograph.

Burton, William Harvey

yes

02 Aug 1925

17 Feb 1991

 

SF 3

U S Navy

World War II

 

William Harvey Burton, s/o George Madison & Mary Ethel (Altizer) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

m. 1947 Pulaski

nee Frances Helen Flinchum, d/o William David & Lillie Florence (Meredith) Flinchum of Pulaski Co., VA. [no file]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, February 18, 1991

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Caldwell, Elsie E.

no

07 Nov 1951

26 May 2007

 

nee Elsie Ellen Hinkley, d/o Jessie Earnest & Nannie (Smith) Hinkley. [no file]

m. (can’t find)

Brady Thomas “Tom” Caldwell, b. Jul 10, 1944 Montgomery County, VA s/o unknown.

 

Elsie Hinkley Caldwell, 55, of Riner died, Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her home. She was born in Christiansburg, on November 7, 1951. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Ernest Hinkley and her brother, Oscar Richard Ornelas. Elsie was a member of the Power of Deliverance Holiness Church. She is survived by her husband, Brady Thomas (Tom) Caldwell, Riner; her mother, Nannie Smith Hinkley, Christiansburg; her son, Brady Thomas (Tom) Caldwell, Jr., Riner; two grandsons, Brandon Caldwell and Brian Caldwell; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Zelina Custer, Christiansburg, Jessie Ruth and Kelly Wyatt, Riner; a brother, Jimmy Hinkley, Dublin; her mother-in-law, Katherine G. Caldwell, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda and R. H. Albert, McCoy, Glenna and David Whitt, Radford, Iris Caldwell, Durham, N.C. and Grace and Phil Speirer, Christiansburg; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen and Paula Caldwell, Radford; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to all their neighbors, brothers, and sisters at the New Hope Church of God and the Power of Deliverance Holiness Church, for all their help and concern during Elsies illness. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 28, 2007, at 2 p.m., in the Power of Deliverance Holiness Church, with the Rev. Delores Shelton and the Rev. T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Altizer Cemetery, Riner. Friends may call anytime after 12 p.m., Sunday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Sunday, May 27, 2007

Angi Weast Shepherd added to FAG May 2012

Collins, George A

yes

25 Feb 1910

16 Jan 1964

VA PFC 508 AAA Gun BN WWII

aka George Allen Collins, b. Montgomery, s/o Estes D. & Priscilla (Robertson) Collins. [Death Cert] [no file]

m. 1964 Christiansburg.

Bessie Virginia Thompson, b. Montgomery 1928-2007, d/o Fuller Lloyd & Eliza Ann (Gillenwater) Thompson. [no file]

 

FAG notes:

Bessie made the application for his military marker giving the Family Cemetery, Riner, VA as his final resting spot.

 

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, January 23, 1964

Bessie Virginia Thompson Collins, 79, of Dublin, left to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, November 8, 2007. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2007 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Jerry Otey with interment to follow in the Altizer Family Cemetery, Riner, Va. The Collins family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.

 

No photo

Noted in FAG but not noted in original survey & marker not found  since.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA.

Conner, O. W.

no

 

29 May 1876

only 1 date

Can’t id. [Death not recorded 1876 Floyd or Montgomery Co., VA Death Registers]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Crystal Creasey Apr 2007

not noted in original survey but recent burial

Creasey, Virginia Dawn

no

10 Feb 1987

01 Mar 2004

 

Virginia Dawn “Ginni” Creasey, d/o Ben & Crystal (unknown) Creasey. [can’t id]

 

Virginia Dawn (Ginni) Creasey, 17, of Goodview, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, March 1, 2004. She was a Junior at Staunton River High School, where she was a proud member of the Marching Band and of the Art Club. She was awarded the "Who's Who of American High School Students" and was a member of the Lake Drive Church of Christ. She was an employee of Western Sizzlin on 460. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Dorsey and Ruby Akers. Surviving are her parents, Ben and Crystal Creasey; sister, Laurie Creasey, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Garland and Kathleen Creasey, of Roanoke; an uncle, Garland Creasy, Jr. and wife, Cathy of Richmond; aunts, Jill Reynolds and Susan Tomlinson, both of Sedalia, Va.; also numerous cousins and friends. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 11 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 with minister Tommy Blewett officiating. Interment will be in the Altizer Family Cemetery in Riner, Va., 2 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Staunton River High School Band Boosters. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Thursday, March 4, 2004

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Gardner, Roley T

yes

26 Jan 1925

30 Aug 1964

 

Roley Tasville Gardner, never married s/o Winfred Lee & Maude Eliza (Phillips) Gardner. [Death Cert] [Gardner_Giles_Jemima]

 

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, September 03, 1964

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Gardner, Winfred Lee

+

Gardner, Maude E. Phillips

yes

 

yes

21 Aug 1895

 

19 Oct 1895

08 Jan 1982

 

19 May 1947

 

Winfred Lee Gardner, s/o James Anderson & Henrietta Alice (Akers) Gardner. [Death Cert] [Gardner_Giles_Jemima]

m. 1915 Floyd

nee Maude Eliza Phillips, d/o Nathan & Ella Zaidee (Young) Phillips. [Death Cert] [Phillips_RobertWSr_2wives]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, January 09, 1982

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, May 20, 1947

 

No photo

Noted in FAG but not noted in original survey & marker not found since.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA

Hatcher, Robert Ray “Bobby”

no

24 Sep 1930

31 Jul 1931

 

Robert Ray “Bobby” Hatcher, s/o William Roscoe & Edna May (Hoover) Hatcher. [Death Cert] [no file]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Reed, Amos J

+

Reed, Roxie M

yes

 

yes

12 Sep 1915

 

13 Feb 1916

21 Jun 1957

 

05 Feb 1995

 

aka Amos Junior Reed, s/o Amos & Sarah (Reed) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

m. 1939 Montgomery

nee Roxie Miriam Altizer, d/o Alfred Monroe & Pearl Elizabeth (Altizer) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva] She m. 2nd 1958 Floyd, Isaac Rouderbush Phillips, 1906-1992, s/o Ballard Loren “Bal” & 2nd wife Mary Ellen (Reed) Phillips. [Death Cert] [Phillips_Wesley_Elcy]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, June 23, 1957

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, February 07, 1995

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, January 22, 1992

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Reed, Evins

+

Reed, Millie

 

Grandparents of

 

Reed, D. Paul

&

Reed, Milton W.

yes

 

yes

 

 

 

yes

 

yes

 

1830

 

Mar 1838

 

 

 

06 Apr 1912

 

1944

 

 

 

 

 

23 Oct 1990

 

 

 

 

may not be buried here

Griffith Evins Reed Jr, s/o Griffith E. & Olive (Reed) Reed. He died after the 1880 census. [Reed_Griffith_Olive]

m. 1858 Floyd

Permelia “Millie” Reed, d/o Humphrey E. & Nancy (Reed) Reed. She died after the 1900 census. [Reed_HumphreyE_Nancy]

&

Doris Paul Reed, 1912-1990, s/o Humphrey Merrit & 2nd wife Emmazetta (Hurt) Reed & grandson of Griffith Evins Jr & Permelia “Millie” (Reed)  Reed. Married 1934 & divorced 1982 from Esther Fern Dulaney. [Death Cert]

&

Milton W. Reed, s/o unknown as of Feb 2022

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, October 24, 1990

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Reed, Martin Luther

+

Reed, Ruth Altizer

yes

 

yes

17 Aug 1913

 

13 Mar 1914

(23 Jan 1996)

 

28 Mar 1973

 

Martin Luther Reed, s/o Amos & Sarah (Reed) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

1st m. 1937 Montgomery, nee Ruth Ellen Altizer, d/o Alfred Monroe & Pearl Elizabeth (Altizer) Altizer. [Death Cert] [Altizer_EmeryJr_2wives_mcva]

2nd m. 1979 Montgomery, Effie Mae Woolwine, nee Flinchum, 1923-2010, d/o Posey & Annie Florence (Goins) Flinchum. Effie was 1st married to Robert Lacy Woolwine.

 

Martin Luther Reed, 82, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday afternoon, January 23,1996 in a Radford hospital. He was a retired employee of VPI & SU, and is survived by his wife, Effie F. Reed; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Archie Light, Christiansburg; a grandson and his wife, Jackie and Ellen Akers of Floyd; and a great-granddaughter, Tracy Akers, Floyd. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Sam Hancock and the Rev. Roy Turpin, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

src: FAG

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, January 26, 1996

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, March 29, 1973

 

Martin may be buried with his 2nd wife in the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. A DOD is only noted on the Sunset Cemetery marker.

Roanoke Times, January 25, 1996

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Teel, Rebecca

yes

09 Jul 1833

03 Jul 1909

 

Rebecca Altizer, d/o Elias Elkins & Cynthia (Ratcliff) Altizer. [1909 VA Death Certs – n/a] [obit – can’t find] [Altizer_Elias_Cynthia]

m. 1857 Floyd

aka William Terry “Terry” Teel, s/o Mankin & Amelia “Emily” (Ferguson) Teel. [Teel_William_Rebecca]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Teel, Terry

yes

1834

12 Sep 1909

 

aka William Terry Teel, s/o Mankin & Amelia “Emily” (Ferguson) Teel. [1909 VA Death Certs – n/a] [obit – can’t find] [Teel_William_Rebecca]

m. 1857 Floyd

nee Rebecca Altizer, d/o Elias Elkins & Cynthia (Ratcliff) Altizer. [Altizer_Elias_Cynthia]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Teel, William E

+

Teel, Laura A

yes

 

yes

12 May 1864

 

09 Apr 1863

17 May 1934

 

10 Jul 1942

 

aka William Emmett Teel, s/o William Terry & Rebecca (Altizer) Teel. [Death Cert – can’t find] [obit – can’t find] [Teel_William_Rebecca]

m. 1887

nee Laura Ann Gordon, d/o Thomas Jefferson & Nancy Adeline (Kerr) Gordon. [Death Cert] [no file]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, July 12, 1942

 

No photo

Noted in FAG but not noted in original survey & marker not found since.

Husband is buried in this cemetery & obit indicates buried in “Altizer Cemetery”.

CAN'T CONFIRM burial Altizer Cemetery, 6571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montgomery Co., VA but most likely she is.

Thompson, Eliza

no

05 Feb 1901

20 Nov 1959

 

nee Eliza Ann Gillenwater, d/o Burdine & Bessie (Underwood) Gillenwater. [Death Cert] [Gillenwater]

1st m. 1921 Montgomery.

Fuller Lloyd Thompson, s/o George William & Minerva Frances (Akers) Thompson. [Death Cert]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, November 22, 1959

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, October 12, 1957

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jay Altizer Oct 2009

Thompson, Fuller L

yes

28 Jan 1892

10 Oct 1957

VA PVT 12 CO

155 Dept Brigade World War I

Fuller Lloyd Thompson, s/o George William & Minerva Frances (Akers) Thompson. [Death Cert]

m. 1921 Montgomery

nee Eliza Ann Gillenwater, d/o Burdine & Bessie (Underwood) Gillenwater. [Death Cert] [Gillenwater]

 

Eliza applied for Fuller’s military marker.

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, October 12, 1957

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, November 22, 1959

No photo

Unknown - illegible

yes

 

02 Jan ????

Age 8 days

 


Original Survey:

~Altizer Cemetery~
 Floyd County

Contributed by Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan

Anna Conner 5-8-1836 6-12-1927 w/o R R Altizer

R R Altizer co -k 54 Va Inf CSA no date Field stone
Emera V Altizer PVT Va INF Sept 1949
Fuller L Thompson Va Pvt 12 c 155 Dept Brigade WWI 1-28-1892 10-10-1957
George A Collins Va Pfc 508 AAA Gun Bn WWII 2-25-1910 1-16-1964
No name age 8 days Jan 2 -----?
Jeptha G Altizer COD Va Inf no date
Maude A Burton 9-23-1888 3-28-1952 & husband
Jacob D Burton 8-24-1864 3-23-1949
Ruth A Goad b 1870 d 10-15-1911
Roy Grant Altizer Pfc U S Army Korea 1-8-1922 6-21-1985
Martin Luther Reed 8-17-1913 ------?& wife
Ruth Altizer Reed 3-13-1914 3-28-1973
Herman D Altizer 11-22-1918 11-6-1970
Herman D Altizer Jr Sp 5 USArmy Vietnam 1945 - 1980
Tony Anthony Clark Altizer 3-11-1963 3-25-1985
Elsie R Altizer 12-10-1934 ------? & husband
Kenneth L Altizer 9-28-1932 5-22-1990
Carless Lavern Altizer 9-8-1952 7-4-1966
Amos J Reed 9-12-1915 6-21-1957 & wife
Roxie M Reed 2-13-1916 2-5-1995
Winfred Lee Gardner 8-21-1895 1-8-1982 & wife
Maude E Phillips 10-19-1895 5-19-1947
Roley T Gardner 1-26-1925 8-30-1964
Everett Lee Altizer 9-4-1910 12-11-1976 & wife
Effie Lee Altizer 2-9-1916 5-7-1987
Leslie Willard Altizer 9-20-1941 1-10-1959
William E Teel 5-12-1864 5-17-1934 & wife
Laura A Teel 4-9-1863 7-10-1942
Terry Teel 1834 9-12-1909
Rebecca Teel 7-9-1833 7-3-1909
Dorsey F Akers 12-6-1905 4-21-1998 & wife
Ruby Altizer Akers 12-9-1918 3-6-1986 (Dau of/T H & LL Altizer)
Thomas H Altizer 3-9-1876 11-28-1945 & wife
Lizzie L Altizer 5-14-1879 12-22-1963 (Hatcher)
Rachel Delaney Altizer 10-1818 7-1903
Elias "Ale" Altizer 3-1812 11-1900
Mildred Ruth Altizer 2-3-1934 7-27-1938
Roy O Altizer 9-3-1904 1-23-1966 & wife
Avis R Altizer 1-30-1910 --------?
Elias W Altizer 9-10-1864 1-28-1945
George Harvey Burton 2-25-1964 4-24-1966
Evans Reed b 1830 d -------? &
Millie Reed b ------- d ---------?Grandparents of
D Paul Reed b 1912 d-------?
Milton W Reed b 1944
John H Altizer 1876 - 1946 & wife
Vinnie I Altizer 1890 - 1974
Oakley L Altizer 10-10-1902 3-11-`978 & wife
Edna Teel Altizer 8-4-1905 10-23-1968
Infant son of L O & E M Altizer d 7-8-1938
George M Burton 7-12-1890 9-24-1967 & wife
Mary Altizer Burton 2-20-1897 2-4-1979
Edith Marie d/o G M Burton no date
Everette Matt s/o G M Burton no Date
Elsey Henry son/o G M Burton no date
Helen Jcarlene Burton 5-8-1948 5-9-1959
William Harvey Burton SF 3 U S Navy WWII 8-2-1925 2-17-1991
Alfred M Altizer 6-16-1891 10-11-1960 married 5-28-1913 to
Pearl E Altizer 10-3-1896 12-9-1976
Reba Alma 11-7-1918 1-19-1919d/o Jacob & Manda Altizer