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     Thomas Monroe Pearman III married Martha Dickerson.^4,1 Thomas Monroe Pearman III was born on March 20, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 1, 2020 at Virginia at age 75.² He Thomas Monroe Pearman III, 75, of Shawsville passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He will perhaps be most remembered as an educator who, after teaching for more than 20 years in Roanoke City Schools, went on to create the aeronautics program for the Roanoke City Magnet School where he taught many young men and women to fly. The only thing he ever failed at was retirement, working up until the end — complaining and loving every minute of it. He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Tony and his wife, Amy; and grandchildren, Alex and Gabe. Also, by amazing sisters on both sides of the family, Nell, Alice, Debbie, Peggy, and Lisa as well as their husbands, children, and siblings too numerous to name. Tom requested that services be held privately. on August 4, 2020.²

     Samuel Mose Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He was born on February 7, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,2,3 He married Lucy Ellen Poff, daughter of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,2 Samuel Mose Poff died on January 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^5,2,3 He S. Mose Poff, 75, of Floyd county, died Monday morning in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy E. Poff, a sister and five brothers: Mrs. betty Walters, Roanoke; Tilden Poff, Jorden Poff, Curtis Poff, Roanoke; Jerry Poff, Newport; and Zack Poff, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted at the Head of the River church, Floyd county. on January 23, 1947.⁵

     George William "Willie" Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on April 10, 1854 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 He married Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone on January 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 George William "Willie" Sisson died on March 4, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,3

     Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on October 17, 1857 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 She married George William "Willie" Sisson, son of James Madison Sisson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, on January 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 18, 1876,her married name was Sisson.¹ Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone died on December 7, 1925 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.²

     Mary Landis Sowers was born on January 15, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Matthew "Mat" Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on January 26, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 26, 1907,her married name was Conner. As of July 2, 1913,her married name was Tolbert.³ Mary Landis Sowers married Charles Dabney Tolbert on July 2, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Mary Landis Sowers died on November 6, 1968 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 79.² She Cunard - Mrs. Mary Landis Tolbert, 79, of Cunard died Wednesday in an Oak Hill hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1889, in Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late Osborne and Mary Alice Howery Sowers. She was a member of the Gatewood Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles D. Tolbert, three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Attard of Dearborn, Mich., Mrs. Marie Lamar of Oak Hill and Mrs. George Tomlinson of Roanoke, Va; two brothers, W. T. of Cunard and John Sowers of Pilot, Va; seven sisters, Mrs. Willie Jennings and Mrs. Nellie Huff, both of Christiansburg, Va., Mrs. Ruth Reed and Mrs. Evie Shelor, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Lucy Hall of Princeton, Mrs. Daisy Tabor of Covington, Ga., and Mrs. Nannie Tolbert of Cunard, and five grandchildren. The body is at Dodd-Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Arrangements are incomplete. on November 7, 1968.²

     Osbourne Walter Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 24, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Alice Howery, daughter of Preston Howery and Elizabeth Cannaday, on March 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Osbourne Walter Sowers died on August 17, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.¹

     Mary Alice Howery was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 8, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Osbourne Walter Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Julia Ann Slusher, on March 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of March 11, 1886,her married name was Sowers. Mary Alice Howery died on December 2, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.¹

     Eugenia Lydia "Genie" Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 She married Robert Perry.^5,6 Her married name was Perry.⁵ Eugenia Lydia "Genie" Conner was born on January 16, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Jan 18, 1885.^1,2,6 She married Ellis Floyd "E. F." Conner, son of Thomas Unknown and Mary Isabel "Sis" Conner, on May 6, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; No parents were listed for Ellis on the marriage record but I believe the E. F. Conner on the marriage record is Ellis F. Conner.² Eugenia Lydia "Genie" Conner married Raymond W. Hensley, son of Jonathon W. "John" Hensley and Marinda Elizabeth Showalter, on April 30, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 As of April 30, 1916,her married name was Hensley. Eugenia Lydia "Genie" Conner and Raymond W. Hensley were divorced on July 3, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Eugenia Lydia "Genie" Conner died on March 20, 1947 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.^1,7,5,6

     Peter DeWeese was born on July 24, 1791 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Esther Poff, daughter of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 15, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Peter DeWeese married Nancy Bird on May 5, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Peter DeWeese died on September 23, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^8,6

     Andrew Jackson DeWeese was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He Served as a Private, Co. H, 8^th VA Calvary, CSA & also in the 60^th VA Infantry, Co H, CSA.^1,4 He was born in 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Rozena Hall, daughter of Freeburn Hall and Catherine Pate, on September 7, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,5 Andrew Jackson DeWeese died on February 1, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4

     Eliza Jane Richards was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on May 5, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Daniel Washington Walton, son of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on February 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 10, 1898,her married name was Walton. Eliza Jane Richards died on January 10, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,2

     George Ellis Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Laura Rebecca Wright.^2,7 George Ellis Walton was born on February 3, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on April 12, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.⁴

     Velira Gaines Walton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-18-6247.⁷ She was born on September 12, 1900 at Virginia.^7,4,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Furrow.² She married John Eldridge Furrow Sr. circa 1921.² Velira Gaines Walton died on September 18, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,5

     Cynthia DeWeese was born circa 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr., son of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on March 7, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Cynthia Dewese and William Walters were married by Michael Howry "Minister of the Gospel" on March 7, 1840 according to his certificate to the court dated 10th day of November, 1840.⁴ As of March 7, 1840,her married name was Walters. Cynthia DeWeese died on October 10, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-6536.⁵ Flora Dorsin? Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on July 15, 1902 at Virginia.^5,3 As of circa 1930,her married name was Meadows.⁶ She married Ernest Ephrem Meadows circa 1930.^1,6 Flora Dorsin? Walton died on November 19, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.^2,5,7 She MEADOWS, Flora W., 97, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 19, 1999. She was a long time member of Masons Cove Chapel. She is survived by a son, James Allen Meadows; granddaughters and a grand son-in-law, Cheryl A. Meadows, Debbie and Joe Austin; a brother, Charles Walton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 2 p.m., at John M. Oakey and Son funeral home, Salem. Interment will follow at the Walton family cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. on November 20, 1999.²

     Minnie Eva Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 26, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She died on February 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15.²

     Nina Mary Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She died on December 29, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

     Charlie Ralph Walton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-10-8680.⁴ He was born on July 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 21, 1908 but this is not possible given that he was not enumerated in the 1910 Census and given the ages of his closest siblings.^4,3 He married Maggie Lura Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on October 8, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,6 Charlie Ralph Walton died on March 4, 2000 at DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 89.^2,4 He WALTON, Charlie R., 91, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2000, in Deland, Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie L. Walton, son, Charles A. Morris, Sr., and grandson, Charles A. Morris, Jr. Surviving are his son, James R. Walton; daughter, Betty L. Foster; daughters-in-law, Virginia R. Walton, and Nancy W. Morris; grandchildren, Jeffery Morris, Erin Wateford, Dennis Foster, Scott Foster, Larry Funk, Darlene Graham; great-granddaughter, Morgan Renee Morris; and many nieces and nephews; very special friend, Georgia Rickman. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 9, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Harold Moyer. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on March 7, 2000.²

     James Wellington Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Virginia CPL U.S. Army World War II."^5,2 He married Ethel Unknown.^4,2 James Wellington Walton was born on February 11, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 He died on December 5, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^5,2

     Frank Eurel "Frankie" Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Virginia SGT 372 FTR GP AAF World War II."^1,4 His Social Security Number was 225-05-5813.⁶ He married Myrtle Mae Snow.⁴ Frank Eurel "Frankie" Walton was born on December 7, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 He died on April 15, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,6,4

     Jesse Willard Walton was buried at Roseville Public Cemetery District, 421 Berry Street, Roseville, Placer Co., California.⁷ His Social Security Number was 229-09-3687.⁴ He was born on June 21, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,7,6,5 He married Melsie Marie Boothe on October 25, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Jesse Willard Walton and Melsie Marie Boothe were divorced on November 14, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Jesse Willard Walton died on April 17, 1984 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 63.^4,7,6

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-1244.³ Ernest Ephrem Meadows was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 22, 1902 at West Virginia.^3,2 He married Flora Dorsin? Walton, daughter of Daniel Washington Walton and Eliza Jane Richards, circa 1930.^1,4 Ernest Ephrem Meadows died on February 11, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^3,2

     George A. Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 22, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 6, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mahala Thrash was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 She was born on July 15, 1830 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 She married Jonathan Conner, son of William R. "Billy Strong" Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, on July 27, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Bond date was Jul 15, 1852.^8,2,3,4 As of July 27, 1852,her married name was Conner. Mahala Thrash died on December 23, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,2,3 She THE DEATH OF MRS. CONNER Mrs. Mahala Conner, wife of Mr. Jonathan Conner, passed away from this earth on the 23rd day of December, 1907. She was the last surviving child of that noble and generous hearted man, Valentine Thrash, who passed away several years ago. Mrs. Conner's only sister, Mrs. Mary A. Sowder, mother of A. T. Sowder, V. M. Sowder, Mrs. J. B. Strickler and other children, preceded Mrs. Conner to the grave some 3 or 4 years ago. She was the mother of six children, Valentine Thrash Conner, Shelton Leak Conner, of Floyd County; Robert Lee Conner, of Roanoke City; Mrs. Manning, widow of Pleasant Manning of Roanoke County; Mrs. Harriet E. Strickler of Danville; Mrs. M. C. King, of Howery, this county. She leaves behind her also 36 or 37 grandchildren, and about 30 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Conner was born July 15, 1830 making her stay on this earth 77 years, 5 months and 8 days. She was married to Jonathan Conner on July 27, 1852. She made a profession of religion many years ago and united herself with the Primitive Baptist Church of which she was a consistent member and always attended her church meetings until her health gave away. She had been a long sufferer and her sufferings had to some extent impaired her mind, but she at all times talked of her Blessed Redeemer. That aged and bowed down in grief husband, Jonathan Conner was always by her side only when he went for medicine and for various doctors. He employed the best of doctors and bought all the medicine that his companion desired. The writer of this lives in the immediate neighborhood and I must here say, within my 61 years of age, I have never known such devotion to his wife as Mr. Jonathan Conner showed to his wife for years. Mr. Conner is now an old man, will be 77 years should he live until April 20, 1908. Now, husband, children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends, do not weep for mother, and grandmother, for she has paid the debt we all must pay and let us hope and believe she is resting now on the Golden Shore. Let us all try to meet her over there. Mrs. Conner was buried at Salem Church on December 25th, in the presence of a large and sorrowing crowd. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. Sumner and Rev. Cole, both preaching able sermons and their sermons were, I thought, very appropriate to the occasion. In other words, nothing could have been added to their sermons. The husband, the children and other relatives have the deepest sympathy of this whole community. on December 27, 1907.²

     Jemima M. "Jane" DeWeese was born circa 1813 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She married Elias Smith on February 22, 1838 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 As of February 22, 1838,her married name was Smith.

     Infant Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on September 6, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 6, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Alice Elizabeth Falls was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 225-10-6534.⁸ She was born on December 2, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,8 She married Basil Poff Simpson Sr., son of Willard Charles Simpson and Garnett Eloise Poff, on May 18, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,9,10 As of May 18, 1946,her married name was Simpson.¹⁰ Alice Elizabeth Falls died on August 21, 1973 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.^7,2 She CHECK - Mrs. Elizabeth Falls Simpson died at her home Tuesday, August 21, 1973. She is survived by her husband, B. P. Simpson, Sr; two daughters, Mrs. Kay Traube of Vinton, and Mrs. Bethina Huddleston of Luray; two sons, B. P. Simpson, Jr. and William Charles Simpson II, both at home; her mother, Mrs. Cecil M. Falls of Roanoke; and one brother, Charles M. Falls of Roanoke. on August 23, 1973.²

     Joyce Kay Simpson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 6, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 She married Philip John Traube III on June 11, 1967 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,4 As of June 11, 1967,her married name was Traube. Joyce Kay Simpson died on March 10, 2023 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 75.⁴ She Kay Simpson Traube, August 6, 1947 - March 10, 2023. Kay Simpson Traube passed away on March 10 in Yakima, Washington. Kay was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her. Born and raised in Check, Virginia, Kay spent her childhood living in the rural Blue Ridge Mountains, playing in the farmland and around her family's general store. While in college at Radford University, she met and fell in love with Philip John Traube, III, a Marine Cadet studying at Virginia Tech. After marrying in 1967, Kay and Phil embarked on many adventures all over the country. Together they moved over 15 times, and Kay was as comfortable in the small towns of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Keene, New Hampshire, as she was in Chicago and Boston. Kay moved to Yakima in 1996, and loved the many friends she made in her community. Kay had many skills and talents that led her down several career paths. In her early adulthood she was an educator, shoe store owner, and ad executive for multiple magazines. After raising her two daughters she went back to school for a Masters in Social Work from San Diego State University. As many of her peers were wrapping up their careers, she followed her passion into a new field, becoming a respected nursing home administrator who developed dementia units in several facilities. Kay loved fiercely, and she treasured spending time with her husband, daughters, and sons-in-law, and talking on the phone to long distance family and friends. Her favorite thing was spoiling her 3 grandchildren, who all miss their "Kay Kay". She had an artistic soul that shined through in her sense of fashion and beautifully decorated houses. From needlepoint to scrapbooking, Kay loved to create works that evoked precious memories. She most recently wrote a book of memoirs for her family that they treasure. Kay is survived by her husband of 55 years, Phil; her daughters Holly Traube Cordova (Derek Cordova) and Dorian Traube (Steve Hong); her grandchildren Tyler Cordova, Sadie Hong and Caroline Hong; and her siblings Beth Simpson Huddleston, Basil Poff (B.P.) Simpson, Jr. and Willard Charles (Chuck) Simpson, II. She is preceded in death by her parents, Basil Poff Simpson, Sr. and Elizabeth Falls Simpson. on April 5, 2023.⁴