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     William Ward "Billy" Lucas was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Helen Dawson.⁵ William Ward "Billy" Lucas and Helen Dawson were divorced.⁵ William Ward "Billy" Lucas was born on April 29, 1925 at Virginia.⁶ He died on January 2, 1976 at Virginia at age 50.⁶ He SIMPSONS - William Ward Lucas, age 50, died Friday. He is survived by his father, William Daryl Lucas, Check; one brother, Daniel Worth Lucas, Check; three sisters, Miss Martha Jane Lucas, Check; Mrs. Mary Alice Wood, Salem; Mrs. Virginia Dale DeHart, Floyd. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Mayberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on January 8, 1976.³

     Mary Alice Lucas was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9012.⁷ She was born on July 15, 1932 at Virginia.^2,7 As of circa 1955,her married name was Wood.³ She married William Jefferson Wood Jr., son of William Jefferson "Jeff" Wood and Hester E. Martin, circa 1955.^2,3 Mary Alice Lucas died on December 4, 2005 at Virginia at age 73.^3,7 She WOOD, Mary Alice, 73, of Roanoke, went to her reward on Sunday December 4, 2005. She was a member of West Side Church of Christ in Salem. Surviving is her husband of 50 years, W. J. Wood; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Bonnie Sue Wood; a daughter, Martha Wood, all of Roanoke; brother and sisters-in-law, D. Worth and Mary Lucas, Floyd County; sister, Virginia Dell DeHart, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Michael Davidson, Tammy Blankenship; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2005. Eddy Gilpin will officiate. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Side Church of Christ, 1705 Starview Drive, Salem, Va. 24153. The family would like to thank Dr. Compton and nurses Beth & Theresa in the Emergency Room at Lewis Gale Hospital, and also Roanoke Lifesaving Crew #4, Eddy Gilpin, and the congregation at West Side Church of Christ. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on December 6, 2005.³

     Virginia Dell Lucas was born on May 4, 1934 at Virginia.^2,3 As of November 14, 1951,her married name was DeHart.³ She married Mower Turner "Bill" DeHart on November 14, 1951 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^2,6,3 Virginia Dell Lucas and Mower Turner "Bill" DeHart were divorced on March 27, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Virginia Dell Lucas died on August 18, 2013 at Virginia at age 79.⁶ She Virginia L. DeHart, of Christiansburg, Va., peacefully passed away on Sunday night, August 18, 2013, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Darl and Kate Lucas; brother, Bill Lucas; and sisters, Mary Alice Woods and Martha (Polly) Lucas.Left to cherish her memories are son, Bill Turner DeHart Jr. and daughter- in-law, Shirley DeHart; daughter, Mary Delilal DeHart Baltz and son-in-law, Steve Baltz; brother, Worth Lucas and sister-in-law, Mary Lucas; grandchildren, Tammy DeHart, Junior DeHart, Jennifer Gill, and Stephen Baltz; a special great- grandchild, Jadyn DeHart; as well as all her other family and friends.No matter what you called her-Mom, Grandma G, Gen, GG or Virginia-she always answered. She loved life and per her request there will be no funeral or memorial service. Instead she asks that everyone she loved and all that loved her take a day to enjoy life as she always did. on August 21, 2013.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-3761.¹ Martha Jane "Polly" Lucas was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 13, 1931 at Virginia.⁹ She died on March 25, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.¹ She LUCAS, Martha J., (“Polly"), 67, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 1998, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Worth and Mary Lucas, Check; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Alice and W. J. Wood, Roanoke, Virginia DeHart, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Rev. Layne Board officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 26, 1998.¹

     David Edward Lucas Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 11, 1956 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^5,2,3 He married Sandra Kay Graham on August 25, 1975 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^5,2 David Edward Lucas Sr. and Sandra Kay Graham were divorced on April 26, 1977 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² David Edward Lucas Sr. married Lynette Eileen Amidon on March 31, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 David Edward Lucas Sr. died on September 12, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 42.^1,4 He LUCAS, David E., 42, of Check, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 12, 1999. Surviving are his wife, Lynette Lucas, Check; two sons, David Lucas, Jr. and Derek Lucas, Check; one daughter, Dania Leonard, Radford; two grandsons, Christopher Caldwell, Check, Dustin Leonard, Radford; parents, Worth and Mary Lucas, Check; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Rachel Lucas, Check, Daniel and Donna Lucas, Check, Joe and Misty Lucas, Riner; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on September 14, 1999.¹

     William Jacob Poff was buried at Bell Graveyard, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 4, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Mary Elizabeth Rierson, daughter of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on November 17, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ William Jacob Poff married Nancy Frances Ferris, daughter of William R. Ferris and Julia Ann Stump, on November 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Jacob Poff died on May 27, 1924 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,5

     Danny Lee Burke was born on December 9, 1952 at Virginia.³ He married Mary Delilah DeHart, daughter of Mower Turner "Bill" DeHart and Virginia Dell Lucas, on September 30, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Danny Lee Burke died on August 2, 2010 at Virginia at age 57.² He Danny Lee Burke, 57, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010. He passed peacefully while surrounded by many loved ones. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie W. Dalton; and father, Sherman Lee Burke. Surviving are his one daughter, Jennifer and husband, Jason Gill; three brothers, Greg and wife, Sherry Dalton and children, Walker, Jamie and Beth; Mark Dalton, and children, Mark and Amber; David Dalton, and children, Leann, Logan, and Lauren; a great-nephew, Noah; two sisters, Tracy Newman, Diane Burke Yates, and children, Stephanie Yates, and children, Brittany, Jessica, and Matthew, Travis Yates and fiancée, Nikki Long; brother-in-law, Earl Yates; a cousin and special friend, Clint Carden and family; and numerous other family members, loved ones, and many employees became close friends with him at Auburn High School. Danny had a huge heart with plenty of room for many friends and always put friends and family before himself. You could catch him at the races or see him at the beach. His famous last words were "Maybe someday I'll win the lottery!" I guess in a way, he did win the lottery! He is with God now and forever at peace and sitting on the beach watching the sunset. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. The family would like to thank all of the friends and loved ones that visited him while in the hospital. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va., with the Rev. Buford Linkous officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 5 p.m. The Burke family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. on August 5, 2010.²

     Daniel M. Poff was born on March 4, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, daughter of Moses Dickerson and Sarah Pugh, on March 11, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Daniel M. Poff died before May 6, 1910; His wife Lou was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.⁷

     Willard Jennings Rierson Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born circa 1939 at Maryland.² He died on July 25, 2019 at Florida.¹ He Willard Jennings (Sonny) Rierson Jr., 81, of Roanoke, Va., and Yulee, Fla., passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Jennings Rierson. The family would like to thank the staff of the Quality Care Nursing Home in Fernadina Beach, Fla., for providing care for Sonny over the last several years. Th family would also like to thank Wayne McCormick and his family for assuring that Sonny received anything that he needed. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton with Pastor David Derrow officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to local charities. on August 7, 2019.¹

     Etta Elizabeth Stanley was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 9, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Willard Jennings Rierson Sr., son of James William "Jim" Rierson Jr. and Martha A. "Woodie" Walton, on February 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of February 18, 1937,her married name was Rierson.¹ Etta Elizabeth Stanley died on August 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 22.^2,3

     Warren Guyer Cook was buried at Meadow Green Cemetery, 2602 Bogart Road, Huron, Erie Co., Ohio.³ He was born on November 14, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He married Betty Lou Weikle on July 20, 1952 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Warren Guyer Cook died on December 18, 2016 at Ohio at age 92.³ He HURON—Warren G. Cook, 92, residing with his daughter and son-in-law in Huron, left to meet his Lord Jesus Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, with his daughters by his side. Warren was born Nov. 14, 1924, in Beckley, W.Va., to Kenzie Elmer and Anna Lena (Spangler) Cook. He was raised on his family's dairy farm in Beckley. As a young man he had an interest in flying, leading to a life-long interest in the Ford Tri-Motors, which he loved to watch take off or land. Warren graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1943 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. When he returned, his family purchased a dairy farm in Monroe County, W.Va., where he eventually met the love of his life, Betty Weikle. They married in July, 1952. In 1954, Warren and Betty moved to Ohio, where he found employment with Columbia Gas, and retired in 1989 after 35 years of service. Warren was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for several years, and volunteered in other areas of ministry. In his retirement, Warren enjoyed taking days trips with Betty and helping her make Christmas cookies as well as baking bread for family and friends. He was very mechanically inclined, keeping their home and vehicles in good repair. He was devoted to his wife and to taking care of her. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, great-grandsons, and his greatest hope was in Christ. Warren is survived by his two daughters, Teri (Wayne) Gerber of Huron and Sarah (Jim) Ommert of Sandusky; five grandsons, Brian Gerber of Castalia, Brad (Megan Davis) Gerber of Huron, Steve (Hilary) Ommert of Wadsworth, Ohio, Mike Ommert of Huron and Matt Ommert of Sandusky; two great-grandsons, Jackson and Landon Ommert; and brother, James Cook of Charleston, S.C. A joyous, just in time for Christmas reunion in heaven included his wife, Betty Cook, who preceded him in death Aug. 12, 2016; his parents; and a brother, K.E. Cook Jr. Warren’s family would like to thank his beloved caregivers, Michelle Garcia and Shontia Ramsey, for their compassionate assistance, and the quality and joy that filled his days with them in the months after Betty passed. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, until funeral services at 11 a.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 1810 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, with Pastor David Hixson and Warren's grandson, Steve Ommert, presiding. Burial will take place at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron. Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory in Sandusky is assisting the family with arrangements. Those wishing to contribute to Warren's memory may do so to Calvary Baptist Church, 1810 E. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870, or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. on December 20, 2016.³

     Connell Dean Spangler Dean Spangler, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born to Arno and Wilmath Spangler on November 21, 1935. Dean grew up in Newport News, graduating from Warwick High School. He lived in Williamsburg most of his adult life. Dean was Superintendent of Streets and Roads, City of Hampton, retiring in 1991. He was an active member of Orcutt Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael and Ronald. Dean is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Jackie. Additional survivors are his daughter, Connie Diakun (Pete), grandchildren, Christa Poitras (Ryan), and Nate Diakun (Esther), and great-grandson, Jackson Poitras.⁶ He was buried at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on November 21, 1935 at Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado.^3,6 He married Jacqueline Jay Adams on October 5, 1957 at Warwick, Virginia.³ Connell Dean Spangler died on August 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-42-6016.¹⁰ Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler was born on February 8, 1939 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.^10,2,3,5,6 He married Thelma Marie Schultz on September 10, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.² Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler and Thelma Marie Schultz were divorced on September 7, 1983 at York Co., Virginia.⁵ Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler married Virginia Garnet "Ginny" Womack on May 5, 1984 at Northumberland Co., Virginia.² Michael Roderick "Mike" Spangler died on October 27, 2004 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 65.^10,1,7 He NEWPORT NEWS - Michael Roderick 'Mike' Spangler, 65, died Oct. 27, 2004, in the oncology unit of Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was born in Denver, Colo., to the late Arno and Wilmath Spangler. Mike had been a Peninsula resident since 1940. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He worked with his father's business, Ace Fabrication & Welding. Following his father's retirement, Mike successfully owned and operated the business until 1994. Following which, he worked with V.I.M.S. at William & Mary. He was an avid pilot and held a private pilot's license. Mike performed test flights for friends and besides his family soaring the skies was his greatest love. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Mike enjoyed introducing young people to the joys of flying and worked with the Young Eagles. Mike is survived by his family, including his wife, Virginia 'Ginny' W. Spangler; five daughters, Rena K. Emerson, Terri L. Rawlings, Deborah Briscoe and her husband, Ron, Maria Castleberry and her husband, Lee, and Elizabeth Batten and her husband, Al; seven grandchildren, Gregory, Zachary, Craig, Matthew, Sterling, Katie and Cami; two brothers, Ronald Spangler and Dean Spangler; uncle, Conner Spangler; aunt, Odessa Walters; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A celebration of Mike's life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at 305 Cherokee Drive, Newport News. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 895 Middleground Boulevard, Suite 154, Newport News, VA 23606. Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. on October 29, 2004.¹