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     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, 7529 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, 7529 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

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-9251.⁷ Dr. John Solomon Huddleston was buried at Beahms Chapel Cemetery, Luray, Page Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 22, 1941 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6,7 He married Bethina Anne "Beth" Simpson, daughter of Basil Poff Simpson Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Falls, on December 10, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Dr. John Solomon Huddleston and Bethina Anne "Beth" Simpson were divorced on December 19, 1986 at Page Co., Virginia.⁴ Dr. John Solomon Huddleston died on June 28, 2013 at Calabash, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^2,5,7 He CALABASH, N.C. - Dr. John Solomon Huddleston, 72, formerly of Luray, Va., died at his home on Friday, June 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Huddleston; son, Adam Huddleston (Shawn) and Lucas Huddleston (Jennifer) of Winchester, Va; daughter, Kikka Quiller (Travis) of Zebulon, N.C; brother, Bill Huddleston of Bedford. He was also the proud pawpaw to six grandchildren. John was born in Stewartsville on January 22, 1941, to Hollie Siburt and Eva Dooley Huddleston. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Grace and Sue Lahti; and a nephew, John Grace. He received BS and MS degrees at VPI&SU and an Ed D from NC State. For over 30 years, he worked for VPI&SU. As an extension agent in Floyd County, he supported agricultural research and practices, Extension Homemakers programs, and 4-H Clubs. In addition, he offered expertise to the residents of Floyd in developing the Great Oaks Country Club while it was under construction and also assisted in the turf management of that golf course. As a member of the Ruritan Club and the Jaycees, he organized many civic activities. John fundraised for the West Central Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Wirtz, Va., and helped in its construction and implementation of that facility. As District Director for Northern Virginia, his accomplishments included coordinating the development of the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center and the establishment of the Outstanding Virginia Day. In addition, he served as an administrator [to] the Loyal Order of the Moose in both Luray and Roanoke. Dr. Huddleston was formerly a member of Mt. Carmel Regular Baptist Church in Luray and current member of Calvary Baptist Church in Shallotte, N.C., where he served as Deacon. on July 11, 2013.²

     Miriam LaFrance Simpson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 1, 1919 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of October 30, 1941,her married name was Stinchfield.⁶ She married Guy Eastman Stinchfield Jr. on October 30, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,1,6 Miriam LaFrance Simpson died on May 26, 2013 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 93.^1,5 She Miriam Simpson Stinchfield, 93, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy E. Stinchfield; her parents, W. C. and Garnette Poff Simpson; sister, Mary Elizabeth Simpson; brother, B.P. Simpson Sr., grandchildren, Rachael C. Priestino and Braxton I. Stinchfield; and a longtime friend, George O. Fogg. She was a graduate of MCV School of Nursing class of 1941, and retired as Director of Nursing at Stratford Hall Manor Care in 1984. She is survived by her son, Ron Stinchfield (Jan); a daughter, Jill Priestino (Terry); a sister, Hilda Harmon (Jim); her grandchildren, Guy, Leah, David, Cole and Caroline; special friend, Faye Stinchfield; several nieces and nephews; and caregivers, Wendy Sellers and Linda Cooke. Graveside services will be at Rest Vale Cemetery, Copper Hill, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013. The Rev. Greg Fleshman will officiate. Memorials may be sent to a charity of choice. It was her wish to return home for burial. Family and friends respectfully invited. on July 7, 2013.¹

     Jonathan Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^10,8 He was born in March, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,1,7 He married Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, daughter of Francis Marion Hale Jr. and Letitia Martin, on March 15, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Jonathan Poff married Arrena "Renee" Rierson, daughter of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on January 22, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Jonathan Poff died on June 5, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.⁸

     Guy Eastman Stinchfield Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.³ He was born on July 9, 1914 at Highland Springs, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Miriam LaFrance Simpson, daughter of Willard Charles Simpson and Garnett Eloise Poff, on October 30, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,5,4 Guy Eastman Stinchfield Jr. died on September 11, 1968 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 54.³

     Hilda Bea Simpson Hilda Bea Simpson Harmon, 94, of Floyd, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Harmon; and her parents, Willard and Garnett Simpson. Hilda grew up in Check where her parents ran the general store and cannery. She worked in both. She married Jim in 1949 and they moved to Willis where Jim and his brother, Fred, ran the Gulf Station. Later, Jim and Hilda bought the general store in Willis and ran it until 1978. They sold the store and moved to Floyd. She loved reading and was very active in Friends of the Library. Her church, Floyd United Methodist Church, was an important part of her life. Her desire to go into nursing led her to Skyline Manor where she held the job of Activities Director and later was a CNA. She continued this last job into her 80’s. Her love of books led her to writing one of her own. The Little Girl Who Loved Names was published in 2024. Hilda is survived by her children, Sunny and Bob Popp, Jamie and Debbie Harmon, Cappy and Tommy Spangler, and Jolee and John Crawford; her grandchildren who called her “Molly”, Angie and Tuff Nichols, Travis and Kristin Crawford, Katie Popp and Mike Disch, Amanda and Marc Hanna, Maggie Popp and Scooter Thweatt, Ben and Lindsay Johnson, Caleb and Rose Johnson, Nathan Popp, Conner Johnson, Jessica and Adam Stebar, Ashley and Chad Scott, Dakota and Tate Stinnett, Tucker and Nicole Crawford, and Austin and Katelyn Spangler; great-grandchildren, Shane and Mary, Shawn and Miah, Emma and Jesse, Dayson, Harmon, Alyssa, Kara, Karoline, Lemuel, Raina, Bjorn, Lars, Ace, Cecilia, Bea, Chloie, Sydney, Jemmasen, Layla, Emry, Penny, Hannah, Macy, Ellie, Bella, Aspen, Maren, Sage, Wilder, Hank, Carson, and Parker; great-great-grandchildren, Ivy and Stetson. She was also blessed with two special neighbors, Wanda Nolen and Beth Rhodes Turner. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery.³ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 6, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married James Ewell Harmon, son of Edgar Allen Harmon and Mary Clementine Slusher, on June 2, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,8,3 As of June 2, 1949,her married name was Harmon. Hilda Bea Simpson died on December 1, 2024 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.³

     James Ewell Harmon was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 9, 1927 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Hilda Bea Simpson, daughter of Willard Charles Simpson and Garnett Eloise Poff, on June 2, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,3,8 James Ewell Harmon died on February 20, 2019 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.³ He James Ewell Harmon, 91, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. Jim was born in Willis, Va. to Edgar & Mary Harmon on June 9, 1927. He married Hilda Simpson on July 2, 1949. They raised four children above Harmon's Store in Willis which Jim owned and operated from 1953 to 1978. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Harmon; son & daughter-in-law, Jamie & Debbie Harmon; daughters & sons-in-law, Sunny & Bob Popp, Cappy & Tommy Spangler, and Jolee & John Crawford; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery. on February 22, 2019.³

     Lucinda DeWeese was born in September, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Samuel Ballard Terry on January 21, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Lucinda Deweese and Samuel Terry married on Jan 21, 1841 according to Owen Sumner, Minister of the Gospel, return dated March 10, 1841. Letters to the court from their fathers Jonathan Terry and Peter Deweese dated Jan 16, 1841 requested a license be issued. Their Marriage Bond is dated Jan 18, 1841.^4,1 As of January 21, 1841,her married name was Terry.