Duncan Family Cemetery, White Rock Rd NW (SR 740), Alum Ridge (Carthage), Floyd Co., VA.

36.95253-80.49502

Last visited & photo documented by Tracy C. May 2021

Google Maps using coordinates 36.95253-80.49502

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Mar 2014

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2016

Original Source: 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.

Find A Grave Name: Duncan Cemetery, Willis, Floyd Co., VA.

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: 38 unidentified graves in mid-1970’s

Photo

NAME

Original survey

BIRTH

DEATH

MARKER NOTES

ANNOTATIONS

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Akers, Don

+

Akers, Aletha

yes

 

yes

18 Apr 1909

 

11 Apr 1905

12 Jan 1969

 

31 Dec 1994

 

aka Don Joseph Akers, s/o Daniel Jackson & Selma Alice “Dicie” (Weeks) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

m. 1929 Floyd

nee Aletha Ola “Letha” Duncan, d/o Enoch Jefferson & Leona Ellen (Alley) Duncan. [Death Cert image not available] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

 

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, January 14, 1969

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Tuesday, January 21, 1969

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, January 30, 1969

 

AKERS, Aletha Ola Duncan, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, December 31, 1994 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born April 11, 1905 in Floyd County, the eldest child of the late Enoch Jefferson and Leona Allen Duncan of Alum Ridge. She was an alumni of Radford State Normal Teachers College (Radford University) and taught school in Floyd County. She also worked for several years at the Star Market Grocery in Christiansburg. She was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and former member of the White Rock Church of the Brethren, where she held several offices. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Akers, a son, Calvin E. Akers, and infant son and daughter, and four brothers. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Frances M. and Alfred Holcomb of Richmond; a daughter, Ruth A. Akers of Radford; three sons and daughters-in-law, Leon D. and Virgie Akers, Christiansburg, Eugene and Thelma Akers, Roanoke, Larry I. and Sharon Akers, Sterling, Va.; and a son, Kenneth A. Akers of Vienna, Va. and Port Orange, Florida; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfred J. and Ruby Duncan, Christiansburg, Edgar and Betty Duncan, Floyd, Marley and Thelma Duncan, Baltimore, Md.; a sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Draper Dulaney, Alum Ridge; a sister, Esther L. Griffith, Christiansburg; former son-in-law, Larry H. Dobbins, Radford; 15 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild; and three sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 1995, from the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, by the Rev. Donald Peters. Interment will follow in the family cemetery in Alum Ridge. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Monday, January 2, 1995

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Akers, Calvin Edward

no

14 May 1938

21 Dec 1989

 

Calvin Akers, never married s/o Don & Aletha Ola “Letha” (Duncan) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, December 23, 1989

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Jan 2023

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Akers, Kenneth Allen

no

08 Jan 1932

22 Sep 2020

 

aka Kenneth Allen Akers Sr, s/o Don & Aletha Ola “Letha” (Duncan) Akers. [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

m. can’t find

nee Margaret Ruth McKinney, d/o George & Rebecca (McFalls) McKinny. [Death Cert] [no file]

 

Kenneth Allen Akers Sr.Kenneth Allen Akers Sr., a native of Christiansburg, Va., passed away at the age of 88, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, in Port Orange, Florida, where he resided. He was born in Floyd, Va., on January 8, 1932, and moved to Northern Virginia at age 24, where he raised his family before retiring to Florida.
He enlisted in the United States Army in 1950 at the age of 18 and served his country honorably in the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal with six bronze campaign stars, a Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and other service and campaign medals for his courageous service. He belonged to the American Legion Riders Association, Va., Chapter Warrenton Post 72, the Partisans Motorcycle Club, Warrenton Va., and the Eagles Club, Daytona Beach Fla. He was a passionate Harley-Davidson enthusiast who loved riding and building custom bikes. His motorcycle friends called him "Immortal" which was proudly emblazoned on the back of his leather jacket. He participated in one of the annual bike events to Sturgis, South Dakota. He was initiated into the Painters and Allied Trades International Union, District Council No 51 as a Glazier on June 1, 1959. He retired in 1999 after 40 years of respected construction work throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Guam. In the late 1960s he put new glass in the United States capital and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took him on a personal tour of the White House.
Ken was preceded in death by parents, Don and Aletha Akers; his wife, Margaret McKinney Akers; brothers, Calvin and Alvin Akers; and sisters, Ruth and Leona Darlene Akers.
Ken is survived by son, Kenneth Akers Jr. (Nancy); daughters, Deborah Akers-Cordivano (Vince), Kathy Null (Keith), Dianne Pope (Fred), and Carolyn Jenkins (Ron); aunt, Esther Griffith; sister, Maybelline Holcomb (late husband, Alfred Holcomb); brothers, Eugene (Thelma), Leon (Virgie), and Larry (Sharon); grandchildren, Josh Null (Erin), Nikki Jenkins, Bradley Akers (Liz), Zach Akers, Kirk Jenkins and Christian Jenkins; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend and beloved dog Rigid III.
Ken will be remembered and missed for his deep love of family and friends, positive attitude, amazing laughter and wit, funny one-liners and jokes, love of his country, and common sense counsel and support.
Burial with military honors, will be on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at the Duncan Cemetery on White Rock Road, Willis, Floyd County, Va.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Friday, October 2, 2020

recent death with burial in this cemetery per obit

Akers, Leon Donald

no

12 Jun 1937

29 Sep 2022

 

Leon Donald Akers, s/o Don & Aletha Ola “Letha” (Duncan) Akers. [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

m. 1962 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

nee Virgie Adaline Gilmer, d/o Milton Ellett & Myrtle (Gray) Gilmer of Montgomery Co., VA. [no file]

 

Leon Donald AkersLeon Donald Akers, 85, of Christiansburg passed over into the arms of the Father peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2022, just as his loving wife, Virgie, had 3 months and 25 days prior.

Leon served in the US Army from 1956 – 1959. He proudly served with Company A 793D Military Police Battalion APO696. He owned and operated Akers Construction company for 50 years. He loved building and working with his hands.

Leon loved the outdoors. He enjoyed sitting outside on the porch with his wife, Virgie, counting airplanes. He ran a Christmas tree farm. He loved the farm life. He raised cows, pigs, and chickens. He spent countless Sundays with his family driving through the countryside dreaming of buying land and tractors.

Leon loved and valued his family and enjoyed spending time with them. A couple of his favorite things were shooting fireworks with his grandchildren and an annual family beach trip with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Leon is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Virgie Gilmer Akers; grandsons, Gabriel David Akers and Elijah Douglas Altis; parents, Don And Aletha Akers; siblings, Kenneth, Gene, Calvin, Alvin, Leona Darlene, Ruth, and Larry.

Leon is survived by his children, Karen Akers Havens, Jeff Akers (Becky), Eric Akers (Missy), Cheryl Altis (Doug), Lisa D. Akers; grandchildren, Matthew Havens (Sara), Daniel Havens, Josh Akers (Ashley), Nathaniel Akers (Whitney), Mikaela Akers, Ashley Altis, Austin Altis (Jenna), Caleb Altis, Grace Altis, Jacob Altis, Evan Akers (Taylor), Hope Akers; great grandchildren, Oliver Akers, Emerson Akers, Caroline Altis; sister, Maybelline Holcomb; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special recognition goes to the members of Good Samaritan Hospice who worked with him in his final months to ensure he passed gracefully and with dignity.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 4 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Todd Triplett officiating. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Lewy Body Dementia Association, or the Michael J Fox Foundation.

Akers, Leon Donald - NRVNews

 

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Akers, Leona Darlene

& sibling

Akers, Alvin Edwin

no

 

no

03 Jun 1939

 

14 May 1938

24 Jun 1939

 

18 Jul 1938

Daughter

 

Son

Children of Don & Aletha Ola “Letha” (Duncan) Akers. [Death Cert – Alvin] [Death Cert – Leona] [obits not found] [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Akers, Margaret McKinney

no

22 Mar 1933

04 May 1976

 

nee Margaret Ruth McKinney, d/o George & Rebecca (McFalls) McKinny. [Death Cert] [no file]

m. can’t find

Kenneth Allen Akers Sr, s/o Don & Aletha Ola “Letha” (Duncan) Akers. [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

 

Potomac News, Woodbridge, Virginia · Friday, May 07, 1976

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Davis Eichelberger Oct 2011

Akers, Psalters

+

Akers, Ruth

yes

 

yes

01 Jan 1858

 

12 Apr 1858

14 Feb 1930

 

29 Nov 1941

 

Psalters Akers, s/o James A. & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Akers. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Akers_JamesA_2wives]

m. 1876 Floyd

nee Ruth Ann Duncan, d/o Blanch & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

 

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Dennis Asbury Oct 2012

Akers, Roley G.

+

Akers, Eugenia A.

yes

 

yes

29 Jul 1888

 

22 Jul 1890

19 Jan 1965

 

02 Mar 1979

 

aka Roley Garfield Akers, s/o Psalters & Ruth Ann (Duncan) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_JamesA_2wives]

m. 1910 Floyd

nee Eugenia A. "Genia" Reed, d/o Stillman & Margaret (Harris) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Emory_Miriam]

 

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, January 14, 1965

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, January 11, 1965

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, March 04, 1979

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Akers, Ruth Ann

no

03 Oct 1943

16 Aug 2019

 

Ruth Ann Akers, d/o Don & Aletha O. “Letha” (Duncan) Akers. [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

m. 1964 Christiansburg; div. 1985 Pulaski

Larry Hampton Dobbins, s/o Roy Hampton & Mary (Neal) Dobbins. [no file]

 

Ruth Ann Akers, 75, of Radford, VA, began her journey to be with our Lord at 9:50 pm on Friday, August 16, 2019.
Ruth was born to Don and Aletha Akers on October 3, 1943. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Dwaine Webb. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Marcus Baker, Gabriel Webb, and Gillian Webb; her special friend, Beth Stump; her ex-husband and friend, Larry Dobbins; her four brothers, Kenneth Akers, Gene Akers (and wife Thelma), Leon Akers (and wife Virgie), and Larry Akers (and wife Sharon); her sister Maybelline Holcomb; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, VA. Visitation with family will be on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Service will follow in the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Peters officiating. Private burial will follow on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Duncan Cemetery, 930 White Rock Rd. Floyd, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to American Cancer Society.

src: Find  A Grave)

recent death with burial in this cemetery per obit

Akers, Virgie Adaline

no

09 Jul 1944

04 Jul 2022

 

nee Virgie Adaline Gilmer, d/o Milton Ellett & Myrtle (Gray) Gilmer of Montgomery Co., VA. [no file]

m.

Leon Donald Akers, s/o Don & Aletha O. “Letha” (Duncan) Akers. [Akers_AndrewJ_Evaline]

 

Virgie Gilmer Akers, 77, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2022. Virgie was born on July 9, 1944 to the late Milton and Myrtle Gilmer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Myrtle Gilmer; grandsons, Gabriel David Akers and Elijah Douglas Altis.

She is survived by her husband and the love of her life of 59 years, Leon D. Akers; sister, Christine Woolwine; children, Karen Akers Havens, Jeff Akers and wife Becky, Eric Akers and wife Missy, Cheryl Altis and husband Doug, and Lisa. D. Akers; grandchildren, Matthew Havens and girlfriend Sara, Daniel Havens, Josh Akers and wife Ashley, Nathaniel Akers and wife Whitney, Mikaela Akers, Ashley Altis, Austin Altis and wife Jenna, Caleb Altis, Grace Altis, Jacob Atlis, Evan Akers and girlfriend Taylor, and Hope Akers; great-grandchildren, Oliver Akers, Emerson Akers, and Caroline Altis.

Virgie worked at Imperial Reading. She could spend countless hours doing word searches. She loved to watch NASCAR. She loved the beach and seashell, stuffed bears, and loved to collect salt and pepper shakers and has over 400 of them, as well as planting flowers and watching birds, but most importantly she loved her family and she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to one of the following organizations in Virgie’s honor: American Cancer Society, Good Samaritan Hospice, American Heart Association, or The Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice as well as the many caregivers that helped care for her.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Todd officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Floyd County.

Akers, Virgie Gilmer - NRVNews

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

B., B.

yes

 

 

Rock with initials B. B. only

can’t id

Larger memorial image loading...

src: FAG; photo added by Tracy C. Dec 2024

D., A. A. P.

CHECK

 

 

footstone?

 

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

D., B.

yes

abt 1808

11 Nov 1878

Rock with initials B. D. only

possibly grave of Blanch Duncan Jr, s/o Blanch Sr & Nancy Anna (Reed) Duncan. [1878 Floyd Co., VA Death Record] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1st m. 1829 Montgomery; Mary Morricle, probable d/o d/o William & Margaret (Weaver) Morricle. [Morricle_William_Margaret]

2nd m. 1831 Floyd, nee Catherine “Kate” Phillips, John C. & Sarah (Worrell) Phillips. [1886 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [no file]

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

D., C.

yes

abt 1813

28 Jul 1886

Rock with initials C. D. only

possibly grave of nee Catherine “Kate” Phillips, John C. & Sarah (Worrell) Phillips. . [1886 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [no file]

m.

Blanch Duncan Jr, s/o Blanch Sr & Nancy Anna (Reed) Duncan. [1878 Floyd Co., VA Death Record] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

D., F. D.

yes

 

 

Rock with initials F. D. only

can’t id.

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

D., I.

yes

 

 

Rock with initials I. D. only

can’t id.

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

D., Joel or Joel D. unknown

yes

20 Oct 1833

16 Mar 1913

 

possibly grave of Joel Duncan, s/o Thomas & Patsey (Thompson) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_Thomas_Patsy]

m. 1865 Floyd

Susanna Duncan, d/o Blanch Jr & 2nd wife Catherine (Phillips) Duncan. Although grave not found, this compiler believes she may also be buried in this cemetery as her parents & several other members of her immediate family including her husband. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

D., R.

yes

 

 

Rock with initials R. D. only

can’t id.

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

Dima, A.

or

Unknown, Dima A.

yes

 

 

85?

1st grave in row 9

can’t id.

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Doyle, Sharon Janney

no

23 Oct 1960

12 Apr 2003

 

nee Sharon Gail Janney, d/o Okie Hampton & Shirley Mae (Collins) Janney. [Janney_John_Elizabeth]

1st m. 1980 Roanoke, div. 1986 Roanoke, Harvey Edward Mays, s/o Linwood Early & Carlotta Audrey Williamson. No children.

2nd m. unknown Weeks.

2nd m. 1989 Salem, John Wilson Doyle, s/o Wilson Elliott & Lottie E. (Fizer) Doyle. [no file]

 

DOYLE, Sharon Janney, 42, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 12, 2003.

She was a contract driver for 23 years for the U. S. Postal Service.

Survivors include three loving sons, Jonathan Doyle, Daniel Weeks and Preston Weeks, all of Roanoke; her father, Okie Janney of Roanoke; her mother, Shirley Janney of Goodview; five brothers, Michael Janney, Howard Janney, Richard Janney, Homer Janney and Kevin Janney, all of Roanoke; two sisters, Diane Martin and Geneva Janney, both of Roanoke; special friends, Barbara and Leon Lionberry, Dot and Woody Allen; her special companions, Tippy and Jackie; also, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. James Moran officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan's Chapel Cemetery in Alum Ridge, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home. Oakey's South Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Monday, April 14, 2003

and

DOYLE, Sharon Janney, 42, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 12, 2003. Surviving are her devoted husband, John Doyle; her loving son, Johnathon Doyle; stepchildren, Elliott Lafon Doyle, Lisa Garst and Winnona Doyle; and special companion, Tippy. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. James Moran officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan's Chapel Cemetery in Alum Ridge, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Tuesday, April 15, 2003

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Dulaney, Alpha F.

+

Dulaney, Avis A.

no

 

no

07 Dec 1907

 

19 Jun 1912

28 Jun 1997

 

28 Jun 1993

 

aka Alpha Floyd Dulaney, s/o Leonard & Vina Druzilla “Viney” (Duncan) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

m. 1931 Floyd

nee Avis Vesta Akers, d/o James Fulton & Lauretta Linette (Reed) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_AndrewJ_Susannah]

 

Alpha Floyd Dulaney, 89, of Alum Ridge, passed away Saturday, June 28, 1997 at his home.
He was the beloved husband of Avis Akers Dulaney, wife of sixty five years, who preceded him in death on June 28, 1993.
Mr. Dulaney was a member of White Rock Church of the Brethren and a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Prentis D. and Mavon Thompson, Floyd, Ruth D. and James Akers, Roanoke, Virginia D. and Billy Cromer, Floyd, Paula D. Hubbard, Roanoke, Mary D. and Paul Dress, Vinton; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Mabel Dulaney, Vinton; brother and sister-in-law, Thurlie S. and Effie Dulaney, Alum Ridge; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Kenny Wurzburger officiating. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery with Military Honors by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad.
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Monday, June 30, 1997

 

DULANEY, Avis Akers, 81, of Alum Ridge, passed away Monday, June 28, 1993, at Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Paul Douglas Dulaney. She is survived by her husband, Alpha F. Dulaney, Alum Ridge; one son, Wayne Dulaney, Floyd; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Prentis and Mavon Thompson, Floyd, Ruth and James Akers, Roanoke, Virginia and Billy Cromer, Floyd, Paula Hubbard, Roanoke, Mary and Paul Dress, Vinton; three sisters, Rhetta Howell, Rheba Alley, both of Floyd, Aldean Akers, Willis; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Tuesday, June 29, 1993

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Dulaney, Bobby L.

+

Dulaney, Lucy E.

no

 

no

20 Jan 1943

 

08 Oct 1942

22 Sep 2010

 

20 Jun 2005

 

Bobby Leonard Dulaney, s/o Burlie Early & Maudie Eloise (Young) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

m. 1961 Floyd

nee Lucy Ellen Akers, d/o Beckwith Fuqua Sr & Eleanor Louise (Tanner) Akers. [Akers_JamesA_2wives]

 

Bobby Leonard Dulaney, 67, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Ellen Dulaney. Bobby was a loving father to his surviving son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Angela Dulaney; daughter and son-in-law, Beckey and Roy Smith; and loving Papa to Amber Bunn and husband, Brandon, Bobby Lee Smith, Sydney Dulaney, Landen Dulaney, and Marshall Dulaney. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Raymond Keith; and brother and sister-in-law, Sammy and Susan Dulaney. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment to follow in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made at maberryfuneralhome.com.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Friday, September 24, 2010

 

Lucy Ellen Dulaney, 62, of Floyd passed away Monday June 20, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beckwith F., Sr. and Eleanor Louise "Nanny" Akers. Survivors include husband of 44 years, Bobby L. Dulaney, Floyd, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Allen and Angela Dulaney, Floyd, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Becky Louise and Roy Smith, Floyd, Va.; grandchildren, Amber Nichole Smith, Bobby Lee Smith, Sydney Aubrey Dulaney, Landen Allen Dulaney; brother, Beckwith F. Akers, Jr., Draper, Va.; sisters, Starr Akers, Riner, Va., Melanie Moran, Denver, N.C. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday June 22, 2005 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Roy Turpin and the Rev. Joe Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Maberry Funeral Home.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Tuesday, June 21, 2005

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Dulaney, Burlie E.

+

Dulaney, Maudie Y.

yes

 

yes

28 Feb 1916

 

15 Mar 1916

08 Sep 1977

 

15 Feb 1979

 

Burlie Earlie Dulaney, s/o Leonard & Vina Druzilla “Viney” (Duncan) Dulaney. [Death Cert] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

m. abt 1939 can’t find

nee Maudie Eloise Young, d/o Nathaniel Henry & Ollie Susan (Shelton) Young. [Death Cert] [Young_Nathaniel_Hannah] 

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, September 09, 1977

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, February 17, 1979

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Dulaney, Ella S.

yes

06 Mar 1902

01 Sep 1972

 

nee Ella Sabra Reed, d/o Spencer Abram & Laura B. (Duncan) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

m. 1919 Carthage, Hancock Co., IL; div. 1953 Richmond

Arthur Owen Dulaney, 1889-1994, s/o George Washington & Emma (Thornton) Dulaney. [Death Cert] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

 

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia · Monday, September 0r, 1972

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Dulaney, Leonard

+

Dulaney, Viney D.

yes

11 Mar 1875

 

07 Dec 1880

27 Jan 1975

 

10 May 1973

 

Leonard Dulaney, s/o Ennis & Elizabeth T. (Sowers) Dulaney. [Death Cert] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

m. 1896 Floyd

nee Vina Druzilla “Viney” Duncan, d/o John Tobias & 1st wife Arena Ann (Hill) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

 

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, January 29, 1975

The World-News, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, May 12, 1973

 

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Jan 2023

Dulaney, Paul D.

no

30 Nov 1942

30 Nov 1942

Son of Alpha & Avis Dulaney

aka Paul Douglas Dulaney, s/o Alpha Floyd & Avis Vesta (Akers) Dulaney. [Death Cert – can’t find] [obit not found] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

Hasker Duncan’s Great Grandfather, 1st person buried in this cemetery

yes

 

 

Original survey does not indicate Paternal (Duncan) or Maternal Great Grandfather (Dulaney) & stone illegible in 1970’s

Hasker Elvin Duncan, s/o Charles Beauford “Charlie” & Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dulaney) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Father: Charles Beauford “Charlie” Duncan, s/o Beauford & 1st wife Rhoda Catherine (Akers) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Mother: Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dulaney, d/o Leonard & Vina Druzella (Duncan) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

Paternal Grandfather: Beauford Duncan, s/o Blanch Jr & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Maternal Grandfather: Leonard Dulaney, s/o Ennis & Elizabeth T. (Sowers) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

Paternal Great Grandfather: Blanch Duncan Jr, s/o Blanch Sr & Nancy Anna (Reed) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Maternal Great Grandfather: Ennis Dulaney, s/o Richard & Miram (Reed) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Jan 2023

Duncan, Alpha Esker

+

Duncan, Sylvia D.

yes

 

no

24 Oct 1930

 

19 Apr 1932

19 Jun 1988

 

17 Oct 2020

 

Alpha Esker Duncan, s/o Charles Beauford “Charlie” & Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dulaney) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1948 Floyd

nee Sylvia Elree Duncan, 1932-2020, d/o Howard Taft & Ola Ida (Phillips) Duncan. [Duncan_GeorgeR_Elizabeth]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, June 20, 1988

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, October 18, 2020

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

Duncan, Andy

& sibling

Duncan, Emma

yes

1932

1932

Infants of Kyle & Jennie Duncan

Infants of Kyle William & Virginia E. "Jennie" (Duncan) Duncan. [Death Cert – can’t find] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Beauford

yes

17 Feb 1860

28 Jun 1932

 

Beauford Duncan, s/o Blanch Jr & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1st m. 1881 Floyd, Rhoda Catherine Akers, 1854-1902, d/o Fleming & Nancy (Reed) Akers. [Floyd Co., VA death records not available pre 1853 except for 1850 Mortality Schedule; 1863-1864; 1897-1911] [Akers_Fleming_Nancy]

2nd m. 1903 Floyd, Sarah Pearl Burton, d/o James Madison & Miram Miranda (Showalter) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Betty Gal

no

03 Aug 1953

03 Aug 1953

 

Betty Gal Duncan, d/o unknown. [Death Cert not found] [obit not found]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Beulah Adra

yes

01 Dec 1920

17 Jan 1925

Dau. of

R. H. & Dotha A. Duncan

Beulah Adra Duncan, d/o Roscoe Harless & Dotha Adra (Lester) Duncan. [Death Cert 1] [Death Cert 2] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

Duncan, C. M.

or

Duncan, G. M.

yes

 

09 Sep 1885

 

Originally read as C. M. Duncan but this compiler believes this may be the gravesite of Galen M. Duncan, s/o Joel & Susanna (Duncan) Duncan. [1885 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [obit not found] [Duncan_Thomas_Patsy]

 

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Charlie B.

+

Duncan, Vina D.

yes

 

yes

27 Aug 1891

 

28 Sep 1899

21 Apr 1973

 

14 Aug 1985

 

aka Charles Beauford "Charlie" Duncan, s/o Beauford & 1st wife Rhoda Catherine (Akers) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1914 Floyd

nee Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dulaney, d/o Leonard & Vina Druzilla “Viney” (Duncan) Dulaney. [Death Cert] [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, April 22, 1973

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, August 16, 1985

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Coward (original survey)

aka

Duncan, Edmond Monroe

yes

11 Mar 1867

18 Feb 1885

Placed in memory by nephew Roscoe H. Duncan

Stone originally read as Coward Duncan with same dates. The stone pictured is a replacement stone for Edward (as noted in census records) or Edmond (as remembered by nephew) Monroe Duncan, s/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [1885 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] Noted as E. M. Duncan. [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Elizabeth M.

NO

May 1881

04 Feb 1885

Placed in memory by nephew Roscoe H. Duncan

Elizabeth M. Duncan, d/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [1885 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] The name that matched the DOD in register is “Sarah Duncan” [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, H. Kurbie

no

13 Jul 1938

25 Nov 2018

 

aka Hasker Kurbie Duncan, s/o Hasker Elvin & Laura Martha (Cox) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

1st m. 1959 Floyd, div 1988, Mary Jane Early, d/o John William & Zula Dove (Akers) Early.

2nd m. 1994 Montgomery, Sally Anne Snider nee Sutphin, d/o William McKinley & Mary Etta (Spaulding) Sutphin. Sally was 1st m. 1959 Montgomery & div. 1994 Montgomery, from Curtis McKenly Snider Sr.

 

Hasker Kurbie Duncan, age 80, of Floyd, died peacefully to go be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Skyline Manor Nursing Center. He was born in Floyd, VA on July 13, 1938 to the late Hasker Elvin and Laura Martha Cox Duncan.
He is survived by his son, Wendell Kurbie Duncan and girlfriend, Debbie Hill; daughters and sons-in-law; Wanda Duncan Hodge and husband, Gary, Elvia Duncan Reed and husband, Chris; grandchildren, Tabitha Hodge, Christopher Hodge and wife, Rachel, Kayla Johnston and husband, Robbie, Stacy Duncan and fiancée, David Alderman, April Musselman and husband, Robert, Dee Dee Lucas; eleven great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Ellewese and Beamer Akers; brother, Elvin Junior Duncan; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wes Conner and Terry Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Family Cemetery, Floyd. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr SW, Blacksburg.
Floyd Press, The (VA) - Thursday, November 29, 2018

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Hasker E.

+

Duncan, Laura C.

no

 

no

23 Sep 1918

 

22 Mar 1916

11 Feb 2000

 

02 Dec 1998

 

aka Hasker Elvin Duncan, s/o Charles Buford "Charlie" & Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dulaney) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1937 Floyd

nee Laura Martha Cox, d/o Lawyer Braxton “Brack” & Violet Louisa (Phillips) Cox. [Cox_Braxton_Nancy]

 

DUNCAN, Hasker Elvin, 81, of Floyd, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000 at New River Valley Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Cox Duncan and a great-grandson, Ryan Wallace.

Surviving are two sons, Hasker Kurbie Duncan of Floyd, Elvin Junior Duncan of Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Ellewese and John Beamer Akers of Riner; grandchildren, Wanda Hodge, Wendell Duncan, Elvia Lucas, Harlan Akers, Anita Dell Akers, Lisa Williams, Monica Wallace, Sonia Hodges; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roland Dean Duncan, Jasper Duncan of Floyd; three sisters, Esma Akers, Lorraine Smith, Loretta Miller of Floyd.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Phillip Martin, Rev. Eli Yoder and Mr. Loman Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Saturday, February 12, 2000

 

DUNCAN, Laura Cox, 82, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 1998 in Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Ryan Wallace. Survivors include her husband, Hasker E. Duncan, Floyd; two sons, Kurbie Duncan, Floyd, Elvin J. Duncan, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Ellewese and John B. Akers, Riner; eight grandchildren, Wanda Hodge, Wendell Duncan, Elva Lucas, Harlan Akers, Anita Akers, Lisa Williams, Monica Wallace, Sonia Hodges; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phillip Martin, Rev. Eli Yoder and Loman Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Thursday, December 3, 1998

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Homer E.

yes

19 Mar 1897

19 Sep 1897

Son of W. A. & M. S. Duncan

Homer E. Duncan, s/o William Austin “Will” & Martha Sabra “Sab” (Wade) Duncan. [Floyd Co., VA death records not available pre 1853 except for 1850 Mortality Schedule; 1863-1864; 1897-1911] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Ida R.

yes

04 May 1905

21 Feb 1919

Dau. of

W. A. & M. S. Duncan

Ida Ray Duncan, d/o William Austin “Will” & Martha Sabra “Sab” (Wade) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Infant Daughter

yes

1932

1932

Infant Daughter of Kyle & Jennie Duncan

Infant daughter of Kyle William & Virginia E. "Jennie" (Duncan) Duncan. [Death Cert – can’t find] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Infant Daughter

yes

01 Jun 1917

01 Jun 1917

Infant Daughter of Kyle & Jennie Duncan

Infant daughter of Kyle William & Virginia E. "Jennie" (Duncan) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

Not noted in original survey but marker found

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Rosekeister May 2016

Duncan, James C.

NO

abt 1833

25 May 1865

CO B

34 VA INF

CSA

James C. Duncan, s/o Blanch Jr & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Death Verification] [obit not found]   [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Davis Eichelberger Oct 2011

Duncan, Jasper L.

+

Duncan, Icie H.

no

 

no

31 Mar 1916

 

06 Aug 1903

20 Dec 2001

 

10 May 1993

 

aka Jasper Lee Duncan, s/o Charles Beauford “Charlie” & Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dulaney) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1942 Floyd

nee Icie Bell Hylton, d/o Wyatt Johnson & Ara Bell (Semones) Hylton. [Death Cert] [Hylton_Catherine_Elisha]

 

DUNCAN, Jasper Lee, 85, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Icie Bell Duncan. Survivors include three sisters, Esma Akers of Floyd, Lorraine Smith, Loretta Miller of Riner; one brother, Roland Duncan of Floyd; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Duncan Cemetery.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - December 22, 2001

 

DUNCAN, Icie Bell Hylton, 89, of Alum Ridge, Floyd County, passed away Monday, May 10, 1993, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Jasper L. Duncan, Alum Ridge; one sister, Eva H. Phillips, Willis; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - May 12, 1993

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Jessie James

yes

21 Jan 1912

20 Jan 1964

 

Jessie James Duncan, s/o Beauford & Sarah Pearl (Burton) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1944 Floyd; div. 1959 Floyd;

nee Uldine Mabell Dickerson, d/o Joel Eden & Alberta Charlotte (Hylton) Dickerson. [Dickerson_LeonardJr_2wives]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, January 21, 1964

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, January 22, 1964

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Laura D.

yes

27 Feb 1907

27 May 1907

Dau. of

W. A. & M. S. Duncan

Laura D. Duncan, d/o William Austin “Will” & Martha Sabra “Sab” (Wade) Duncan. [1907 VA death records not available] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Martha Ellen

yes

06 Mar 1885

19 Apr 1969

Martha Ellen Duncan, never married d/o Beauford & 1st wife Rhoda Catherine (Akers) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

 

 

The News Messenger, Christiansburg, Virginia · Thursday, April 24, 1969

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Martha Sabra

yes

28 Mar 1871

06 Mar 1947

Mother

nee Martha Sabra “Sab” Wade, d/o Noah W. & Martha Jane (Phillips) Wade. [Death Cert] YOB differs in DC. [obit not found] [Wade_Nathan_Adelphia]

m. 1890 Floyd

aka William Austin “Will” Duncan, s/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Millard

yes

1875

29 Jan 1885

Placed in memory by nephew Roscoe H. Duncan

Millard Duncan, s/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [1885 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Neda Darlene

yes

01 Dec 1940

04 Dec 1940

Dau. of

Esley & Clester Duncan

Neda or Nelda Darlene Duncan, d/o Esley Evert & Clester (Flinchum) Duncan. [Death Cert] Given name Nelda in DC. [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Pearl Burton

yes

18 May 1877

20 Jan 1967

 

nee Sarah Pearl Burton, d/o James Madison & Miram Miranda (Showalter) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

m. 1903 Floyd as 2nd wife of

Beauford Duncan, s/o Blanch Jr & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives] Beauford 1st m. 1881 Floyd, Rhoda Catherine Akers, 1854-1902, d/o Fleming & Nancy (Reed) Akers. [Akers_Fleming_Nancy]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Saturday, January 21, 1967

Marker not found but was noted in original survey

Duncan, Reany

yes

 

26 Feb 1900

 

nee Arena Ann “Reany” Hill, d/o Elijah & 1st wife Sarah (Duncan) Hill. [1900 VA death records not available] [obit not found] [Hill_Elijah_2wives]

m. 1871 Floyd

John Tobias Duncan, d. May 4, 1917, s/o Blanch II & Catherine (Phillips) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives] John  m. 2nd 1900 Montgomery Co., VA. Louisiana ”Louisa Anna” “Lucy” Goad, b. abt 1866, Carroll, d/o Henry Robert "Black Bob" Goad & his long relationship Anna “Annie” “Ruth Anna” Sutphin. [Death Cert] [Goad_HenryBlackBob] John & Lucy & a baby are buried in the John Duncan Family Cemetery, his “homeplace”, off Dulaney Rd NW (SR 814, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Rhoda

yes

07 Jun 1854

26 May 1902

 

nee Rhoda Catherine Akers, d/o Fleming & Nancy (Reed) Akers. [1900 VA death records not available] [obit not found] [Akers_Fleming_Nancy]

m. 1881 Floyd as 1st wife of

Beauford Duncan, s/o Blanch Jr & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives] Beauford m. 2nd 1903 Floyd, Sarah Pearl Burton, d/o James Madison & Miram Miranda (Showalter) Burton. [Death Cert] [Burton_James_Miriam]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Rosa B.

yes

28 Aug 1890

28 Nov 1890

Dau. of

W. A. & M. S. Duncan

Rosa B. Duncan, d/o William Austin “Will” & Martha Sabra “Sab” (Wade) Duncan. [Death not recorded in 1890 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Roscoe H.

no

04 Nov 1900

08 Mar 1998

 

aka Roscoe Harless Duncan, s/o William Austin “Will” & Martha Sabra “Sab” (Wade) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1919 TN; div. 1952 Floyd

nee Dotha Adra Lester, 1903-1994, d/o Cephas Bunyon & Dora Agnes (Altizer) Lester. [Death Cert] [Lester_Other_fcva]

 

Roscoe Harless Duncan, 97, of Riner, passed away Sunday, March 8, 1998, at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was a member of the Brethren Church and he read his Bible as long as he was able to read. He would quote the scriptures and say he wasn't alone. The Lord was there with him. He said the Bible says ``He'll never leave you, nor never forsake you.''

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Beulah Duncan and May Ratcliffe; and a son, Homer Duncan. Surviving are one son, Roscoe H. Duncan Jr., Troutville; one daughter, Thelma Duncan, Upperco, Md.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lovelle Akers, Riner.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
Roanoke Times, Tuesday, March 10, 1998

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Ruby B.

no

03 Oct 1918

20 Apr 2004

 

nee Ruby Edna Bishop, d/o Benjamin Harrison & Hettie Ann (Akers) Bishop. [Bishop_Henry_2wives]

m. 1936 Rockingham Co., NC

Edward Monroe Duncan, 1911-1967, s/o Beauford & 2nd wife Sarah Pearl "Pearl" (Burton) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

 

Ruby Bishop Duncan, of Christiansburg, born October 3, 1018, and a daughter of Harrison and Hettie Bishop, died April 20, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Duncan; sisters, Cynthia Dulaney and Lola Wade; and brother, Jesse Bishop. Survived by sons, Beauford and Pearl Duncan of North Tazewell, Va., Buddy and Wilma Duncan of Alum Ridge, Va., and Andrew and Linda Duncan of Christiansburg, Va.; sisters, Erma and Kirby Marshall of Christiansburg, Effie Dulaney of Alum Ridge, Va., Cora Smith of Max Meadows, Va., and Anna Dean and Bryant Clark of Wytheville, Va.; nine grandchildren, Thomas Duncan, Jason Duncan, Betty Cochran, Martha Blankenship and Jody, Michael Duncan and Angie, Melinda west and David, Stacy Janney and Ralph, Adam Duncan and fianc, Michelle Collins, and Gregg Duncan; two step-grandchildren, Aimee Jones and Ryan Jones; great-grandchildren, Josh and Kayla Meeks, Blake Cochran, Samantha Blankenship, Jessica Duncan, Bethany Duncan, Katie West, Hunter Duncan; and several nieces and nephews. She enjoyed gardening and loved her flowers, talking with her sisters and friends and enjoyed visits from her children and grandchildren, but most of all, she loved her Lord! Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2004 at Pleasant Valley Church of The Brethren on Alum Ridge Road, with the Rev. Clyde Bishop and the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Thursday, April 22, 2004

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, S. E. (original)

aka

Duncan, Sarah E.

 

 

04 Feb 1885

Age 4 yrs 8 mos 7 dys

 

Placed in memory by nephew Roscoe H. Duncan

Sarah E. Duncan, d/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [1885 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Solomon

+

Duncan, Sarah H.

yes

 

yes

1839

 

06 Jun 1840

1890

 

04 Mar 1937

Replacement stone?

Solomon Duncan, s/o Blanch Jr & 2nd wife Catherine “Kate” (Phillips) Duncan. [Death not recorded in 1890 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1865 Floyd

Sarah Catherine Houchins, d/o Joshua & Nancy (Wood) Houchins. [Death Cert] [Houchins]

 

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, March 07, 1937

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Vermon (original)

aka

Duncan, Vernon

yes

 

01 Jul 1877

or

1885

Son of S. & Sarah Duncan (original)

 

Placed in memory by nephew Roscoe H. Duncan

Vernon or Vermon Duncan, s/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [Death not recorded in 1877 or 1885] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Duncan, Vina D.

yes

01 Dec 1929

15 Dec 1929

 

Vina D. Duncan, d/o Charles Buford "Charlie" & Vina Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dulaney) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, Virginia A.

yes

 

07 Feb 1885

Dau. of S. & Sarah C. Duncan

Age 12 yrs 13 dys

(original)

 

Placed in memory by nephew Roscoe H. Duncan

Virginia A. Duncan, d/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [1885 Floyd Co., VA Death Register] Recorded as E.V. A. Duncan, 12 yo female, d/o S. & S. Duncan. [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2014

Duncan, William A.

yes

25 Oct 1869

21 Jul 1935

Husband of

Martha S. Duncan

aka William Austin “Will” Duncan, s/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1890 Floyd

nee Martha Sabra “Sab” Wade, d/o Noah W. & Martha Jane (Phillips) Wade. [Death Cert] YOB differs in DC. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Wade_Nathan_Adelphia]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Finn, Lillie Anne

yes

13 Sep 1883

04 Jun 1929

 

nee Lillie Anne Duncan, d/o Beauford & 1st wife Rhoda Catherine (Akers) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1907 Pulaski

James Walter Finn, 1883-1946. s/o Joseph B. & Susan (unknown) Finn. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [no file]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Friday, June 07, 1929

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Keith, Richard R.

+

Keith, Betty D.

no

 

no

09 May 1938

 

27 Jul 1941

23 Feb 2022

 

27 Oct 2019

 

Richard Raymond Keith, b. Washington Co., VA, s/o Harlow Theodore & Frances Virginia (Collins) Keith. [of the Patrick Co., VA Gabriel & Mary Keith line. [no file]

m. 1958 Floyd

nee Betty Lou Dulaney, d/o Burlie Earlie & Maudie Eloise (Young) Dulaney. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram]

 

Richard Raymond Keith - Edited
May 9, 1938 -- February 23, 2022
Richard Raymond Keith, 83 of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harlow Theodore & Francis Virginia Collins Keith; wife, Betty Lou Dulaney Keith; daughter, Debbie Gardner; son-in-law, Harvie Reed; three brothers; five sisters.
Left to cherish his memories are his children, Danny Keith (Jean), Louise K. Thomas (David), Amy Reed, Gail Keith, and Marie Keith; grandchildren, Tessa, Hubert, Mandy, Ricky, Jimmy, Jason, Jessica, T.C., Ashley, Kayla, Josh, Adrienne, D.J., Walter, and Brandy; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, brother-in-law, Sammy Dulaney (Susan); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Joshua Keith officiating. The interment will follow in the Duncan Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon till 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Source Citation: Maberry Funeral Home

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Recent burial in Duncan cemetery per obit. May not be this Duncan Cemetery as can not see a relationship with anyone known to be buried here.

Lester, Ronald Wayne

no

17 May 1966

04 Jan 2022

 

Ronald Wayne Lester, s/o Ronald Sidney & Betty Ann (Underwood) Lester. Ronald desc of Hulen & Eleanor (Simmons) Lester family. [no file]

m. 1986 Montgomery

nee Melissa Sue Wyatt, d/o Herman Kelly & Jessie Ruth (Hinkley) Wyatt. [Death Cert] [no file]

 

Ronald Wayne Lester, 55 of Riner, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He is preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Lynn; niece, Brook Quesenberry; brother-in-law, Stanley Hinkley; and father-in-law, Kelly Wyatt.
Wayne began working at Volvo on January 8, 1988, where he made many special friends throughout his 34 years there.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Melissa Lester; daughters, Brittany Lester, Amber Martin (Josh), Kelsey Lester (Shawn Christian) and Courtney Lester; grandson, Ezra Christian; parents, Ronnie & Betty Lester; sisters, Debbie Quesenberry (Donnie) and Cindy Ford (Troy); mother-in-law, Jessie Wyatt; brothers-in-law, Jerry Hinkley (Teresa) and David Wyatt (Dorothy); sister-in-law, Jessica Perfater (Robert); and nephew and nieces, Adam Quesenberry, Priscilla Ford, Kimberly Ford, Stacy Lynn, and Heather McMillian.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery.

Marker not found but noted in original survey

M.

 

 

 

rock with 1 initial M.

 

Marker not found but noted in original survey

R., A. R.

yes

 

 

rock with initials A. R. R. only

 

Marker not found but noted in original survey

R., M.

yes

 

 

rock with initials M. R. only

 

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Rosekeister May 2016

Reed, Laura B. Duncan

yes

25 Apr 1882

29 Mar 1937

Wife of Spencer A. Reed

nee Laura Belle Duncan, d/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

m. 1895 Floyd

Spencer Abram Reed, 1873-1938, s/o Hiley & Rachel (Akers) Reed. [Death Cert 1] [Death Cert 2] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

 

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, March 31, 1937

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Reed, Norman

yes

30 Mar 1915

28 Mar 1937

 

aka Norman Spencer Reed, s/o Spencer Abram & Laura Belle (Duncan) Reed. [Death Cert] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

m. 1933 Floyd

nee Clara Dona Cox, 1918-2014, d/o William Luther & Nancy M. Alice “Donie Alice” (Bond) Cox. [Cox_ArisR_Irenia] Clara m. 2nd 1944 Floyd, Doctor Lewis Booth, s/o George Edward & Milindia E. (Dulaney) Booth. [Death Cert] [Booth_Lewis_Nancy]

 

The Richmond News Leader, Richmond, Virginia · Monday, March 29, 1937

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Wednesday, March 31, 1937

 

Clara Cox Boothe, 95, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014. She was a member of Valley Harvest Ministries and retired from Russell Apparel. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dot R. Kirtner. Survivors include her stepson, Danny Boothe, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Tim and Andi Kirtner, of Pulaski, Patrick and Kim Kirtner, of Wytheville, Scott and Shannon Boothe, of Independence, Ky., and Susan Boothe, of Longwood, Fla.; son-in-law, Lewis Edmond Kirtner, of Pulaski; great- grandchildren, Caleb Kirtner, Ashlyn Kirtner, Elise Kirtner, Meleah Kirtner, Reed Kirtner, Madison Boothe and Olivia Boothe; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Valley Harvest Ministries in Dublin with the Rev. Steve Willis and the Rev. Perry Slaughter officiating. Interment will follow in the Pentecostal Conference Cemetery in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, April 15, 2014, at the church. The Boothe family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Tuesday, April 15, 2014

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Reed, Osie Phylena

yes

12 Mar 1898

25 Nov 1918

 

Osie Phylena Reed, d/o Millard & 2nd wife Sarah Jane (Duncan) Reed. [Death Cert] [obit not found] [Reed_Sarah_GeorgeP]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021

Reed, Solomon H.

yes

01 Apr 1911

26 Sep 1915

Son of Spencer & Laura B. Duncan

Solomon H. Reed, s/o Spencer Abram & Laura Belle (Duncan) Reed. [Death Cert – can’t find] [obit not found] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Rosekeister May 2016

Reed, Spencer A.

yes

08 Nov 1873

15 May 1938

 

Spencer Abram Reed, s/o Hiley & Rachel (Akers) Reed. [Death Cert 1] [Death Cert 2] [Reed_Spencer_Margaret]

m. 1895 Floyd

nee Laura Belle Duncan, 1882-1937, d/o Solomon & Sarah Catherine (Houchins) Duncan. [Death Cert] [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, May 19, 1938

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Weeks, Ray H.

+

Weeks, Goldie A.

no

 

no

07 Aug 1912

 

15 Dec 1911

04 Sep 1988

 

18 Sep 1987

 

aka Ray Harless Weeks, s/o Emory Fulton & Sarah Ellen (Mannon) Weeks. [Death Cert] [Weeks_George_Nancy]

m. 1933 Floyd

nee Goldie Curtis Akers, d/o Roley Garfield & Eugenia A. “Genia” (Reed) Akers. [Death Cert] [Akers_JamesA_2wives]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Tuesday, September 06, 1988

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Sunday, September 20, 1987

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Weeks, Ray Shelton

no

20 Oct 1943

24 May 1988

 

aka Ray Shelton “Shell” Weeks, divorced s/o Ray Harless & Goldie Curtis (Akers) Weeks. [Death Cert] [Weeks_George_Nancy]

1s m. unknown.

2nd m. 1971 NC; div. 1981 Roanoke, Linda Gail Smith. 1 child.

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Thursday, May 26, 1988

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Weeks, Shirley Agnes

no

10 Aug 1949

19 Dec 1993

 

Shirley Agnes Weeks, single d/o Ray Harless & Goldie Curtis (Akers) Weeks. [Death Cert] [Weeks_George_Nancy]

 

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia · Monday, December 20, 1993

 

Original Survey: 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.

 

Duncan Cemetery, SR 740 near road, Alum Ridge (Carthage), Floyd Co., VA

Pg 107-110

38 unidentified graves

 

Rock

“M”

 

Rock

“M. R.”

 

Rock

“B. B.”

 

Burlie E. Dulaney

b. 1916, d. 1977

PVT US Army WW II

&

Maudie Y. Dulaney

b. 1916, d. 1979

 

Rock

“I. D.”

 

Rock

“F. D. D”

 

Rock

“A. R. R.”

 

Rock

“R. D.”

 

Reany (Ann) Hill, wife of John Duncan

b. ____, d. 2-26-1900

 

Coward Monroe Duncan, s/o S. & Sarah C. Duncan (Solomon & Sarah C. Houchins Duncan)

b. ____, d. 2-18-1885 17y 11m 7d

 

Virginia Ann Duncan, d/o S. & Sarah C. Duncan (Solomon & Sarah C. Houchins Duncan)

b. ____, d. 2-7-1885 12y 13d

 

S. E. D, d/o S. & Sarah C. Duncan (Solomon & Sarah C. Houchins Duncan)

b. ____, d. 2-4-1885 4y 8m 7d

 

Millard Duncan, s/o S. & Sarah C. Duncan (Solomon & Sarah C. Houchins Duncan)

b. ____, d. 1-_-

 

Vermon Duncan, s/o S. & Sarah C. Duncan (Solomon & Sarah C. Houchins Duncan)

b. ____, d. 7-1-1877

 

William A. Duncan

b. 10-25-1869, d. 7-21-1935

 

Martha Sabra Duncan (Sabe Wade, wife of William A. Duncan & sister to Charlie Wade)

b. 3-28-1871, d. 3-6-1947

 

Rosa B. Duncan, d/o W. A. & M. S. Duncan (William “Will” A. & Sabra Wade Duncan)

b. 8-28-1890, d. 11-28-1890

 

Ida R. Duncan, d/o W. A. & M. S. Duncan (William “Will” A. & Sabra Wade Duncan)

b. 5-4-1905, d. 2-21-1919

 

Homer E. Duncan, s/o W. A. & M. S. Duncan (William “Will” A. & Sabra Wade Duncan)

b. 3-19-1897, d. 9-19-1897

 

Laura D. Duncan, d/o W. A. & M. S. Duncan (William “Will” A. & Sabra Wade Duncan)

b. 2-27-1907, d. 5-27-1907

 

1st grave in Row 8

Rock

“H.”

 

Broken stone

(reportedly Hasker Duncan Gr. Grandfather & 1st person buried in this cemetery)

 

Broken stone

Sarah ____

b. ____, d. 1-_-(1890?) 72y

 

Rock

“C. D.”

 

Rock

“B. D.”

b. ____, d. 4-11-1818

 

Rock

“A. Dima”

 

Paul D. Dulaney

b. 11-30-1942, d. 11-30-1942

 

Psalters Akers

b. 1-10-1858, d. 2-14-193_

&

Ruth Akers (Duncan)

b. 4-12-1858, d. 11-29-1941

 

Roley G. Akers

b. 7-29-1888, d. 1-10-1965

&

Eugenia A. Akers

b. 7-22-1890, d. 3-2-1979

 

Rock

Joel D.

3-18-1913 (only one date)

 

C. M. Duncan

b. ____, d. 9-9-1885

 

Don Akers

b. 4-18-1909, d. 1-12-1969

&

Aletha Akers

b. 4-11-1905, d. (living 1979)

 

Andy & Emma Duncan infants of Kyle & Jennie Duncan

b. & d. 1932

 

Infant Duncan dau of Kyle & Jennie Duncan

b. & d. 1917

 

Lillie Anne Finn d/o Bluford Duncan

b. 9-13-1883, d. 6-4-1929

 

Edward Monroe Duncan son of Bluford Duncan

b. 1911, d. 1967

 

Beauford Duncan (Bluford Duncan)

b. 2-17-1860, d. 6-28-1932

&

Rhoda Duncan (Akers) wife of Beauford Duncan

b. 6-7-1854, d. 5-26-1902

&

Pearl Burton Duncan

b. 1877, d. 1967

 

Jesses James Duncan son of Beauford & Pearl

b. 1912, d. 1964

 

Charlie B. Duncan

b. 8-27-1891, d. 4-21-1973

&

Vina D. Duncan (Dulaney)

b. 9-28-1899, d. (living 1979)

 

Vina D. Duncan (dau of Charlie & Vina)

b. 2-21-1929, d. 12-15-1929

 

Neda Darlene Duncan dau of Esley & Clester

b. 12-1-1940, d. 12-4-1940

 

Beulah Adra Duncan dau of R. H. (Roscoe) & Dortha A.

b. 12-1-1920, d. 1-17-1925

 

Ocie Phylena Reed dau of Millard & Sarah J.

b. 3-12-1898, d. 11-25-1918

 

Spencer A. Reed

b. 1873, d. 1938

&

Laura B. Reed (Duncan) wife of Spencer A. Reed

 

Ellen Reed Dulaney dau of Spencer & Laura B.

b. 1902, d. 1972

 

Solomon H. Reed son of Spencer & Laura B.

b. 4-1-1911, d. 9-26-1915

 

Norman Reed son of Spencer & Laura B.

b. 3-30-1915, d. 3-28-1937