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     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-7431.⁷ Mildred Lauraine Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on June 25, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,8,3,4 She married John Cecil Craighead, son of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Craighead. Mildred Lauraine Conner died on June 10, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,7,9,4 She Mildred Lauraine Craighead, 77, of Roanoke County, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2006. She was a Faithful Member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. Mildred was a retired employee of the Roanoke County Schools, working in the cafeteria at Penn Forest Elementary. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she was (Granny) to all who knew her. She was born on June 25, 1928 to the late Horace and Lucy Conner. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil, of almost 60 years, and by her two brothers, Lawrence and Henry Conner. Surviving are her children, Lauraine (Sissy) (Robert) Broadwater, Pat Driver, Ray (Lisa) Craighead and Debbie (Rob) Tavenner; grandchildren, Amy Broadwater (Scott) Akers, Angie Broadwater (Greg) Wasylak, Shawn Driver, Jason, Stacey and Shannon Craighead and Ryan, Brandon and Austin Tavenner; and sisters, Margaret (Shelton) Beckner, and Alice (Kenny) Stevens. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. on June 11, 2006.²

     Nancy A. Manning was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Asa Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on December 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 22, 1881,her married name was Poff. Nancy A. Manning died on November 24, 1930 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3

     John Cecil Craighead was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-9814.⁴ He was born on June 7, 1927 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{2,3,4,5,6,7,10} He married Mildred Lauraine Conner, daughter of George Horace Conner and Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,3 John Cecil Craighead died on July 12, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^{2,4,5,12,10,8} He John (Cecil) Craighead, 78, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 12, 2005. He was a U. S. Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, and he was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. Cecil was a retired mechanic and service manager for Rutrough Mack for over 40 years. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Cecil was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He was born June 7, 1927 to the late Frank and Mae Craighead and predeceased by brothers Winfred Craighead and Hub Craighead; sisters, Gladys DeWeese and Hettie Poff. Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Mildred L. Craighead. He is also survived by his children, Lauraine "Sissy" (Robert) Broadwater, Pat Driver, Ray (Lisa) Craighead and Debbie (Rob) Tavenner. Also grandchildren Amy Broadwater (Scott) Akers, Angie Broadwater (Greg) Wasylak, Shawn Driver, Jason, Stacey and Shannon Craighead, and Ryan, Brandon and Austin Tavenner; brothers and sisters Audrey Woods, Nelson (Mary Reba) Craighead, Earlean (Bal) Shortt, Joyce (Jewel) Bays, Lorrine (Johnnie) Sowder, Irvin (Cindy) Craighead, Linda Dalton and Harry (Greta) Craighead. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 14, 2005.²

     Emma N. Turner was born in August, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Thrash West, son of William West and Sarah Thrash, on June 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 23, 1885,her married name was West.

     His Social Security Number was 232-28-3799.³ Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Mamie Lee Smith.² Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford was born on July 24, 1909.^4,3 He died on November 6, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^3,2 He RADFORD, Noah Phil, 86, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 6, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Smith Radford and a daughter, Betty Board. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew Jack and Arless Radford, Minot, North Dakota, William Henry and Phyllis Radford, Roanoke, Jacey Carter and Frances Radford, Vinton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Harmon Wilson, Vinton, Mary and Allen Beckner, Bent Mountain, Margaret and Wayne Summers, Roanoke; three brothers, Burton Radford, Thurman Radford, both of Salem, Eston Radford, Floyd; four sisters, Audrey Fielder, Baltimore, Md., Nora Wilson, Danville, Clovis Richards, Floyd, Maybelle Pendleton, Roanoke County; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at noon Thursday, November 9, 1995, with the Rev. Robert Painter and the Rev. John Ingram officiating. Interment in Vest Family Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends ma y call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on November 8, 1995.²

     Mamie Lee Smith married Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford.² Mamie Lee Smith was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Radford. She was born on March 7, 1908.³ She died on August 24, 1985 at age 77.³

     John Conner was born on May 12, 1834 at Virginia.¹

     William M. Cole was born circa 1803 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Margaret "Peggy" Hall in 1820.²

     Oliver Burgess was buried at Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 454-62-7646.⁶ He was born on February 14, 1893 at Young Co., Texas.^2,6,3,5 He married Beulah Lillian Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 13, 1913 at Young Co., Texas.^1,7 Oliver Burgess died on November 28, 1969 at Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 76.^8,5

     Clarence Goff Martin was buried at Tonk Valley Cemetery, Young Co., Texas.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 451-38-6660.⁴ He was born on March 26, 1901 at Stephens Co., Texas.^1,4,2 He married Mabel Melvina Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 20, 1922 at Young Co., Texas.^1,2,3,5 Clarence Goff Martin died on March 3, 1980 at Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 78.^1,6,2

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3581.⁸ Vennie Elizabeth Board was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9 She was born on February 7, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,8,4,9 She married George Harris Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,7 As of July 27, 1947,her married name was Peters. Vennie Elizabeth Board died on August 24, 2006 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,8,11,9 She Vennie Board Peters, 81, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006. Survivors include her husband, George Harris Peters, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Roseanna Peters, Floyd; grandchildren, Stacie Smith and husband Larry, Floyd, Sean Peters, Christiansburg; great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Peters; stepgreatgranddaughter, Amanda Smith; stepgreat-grandson, Larry Ray Smith; sister, Evie Wilson, Check. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery. on August 25, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-1264.⁸ George Harris Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9 He was born on August 12, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,4,8,6,7 He married Vennie Elizabeth Board, daughter of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,10 George Harris Peters died on September 14, 2006 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,9,5,11,8 He George Harris Peters, 84, of Floyd, left this earth Thursday, September 14, 2006. Although he leaves behind a sad family, we gladly rejoice as his wife, Vennie Board Peters, left three weeks earlier and are together again exploring the wonders of heaven. Their memories will live forever in the hearts of family and friends. Survivors include son, Donald and daughter-in-law Roseanna Peters of Floyd; granddaughter, Stacie and husband Larry Smith of Floyd; grandson, Sean Peters and fiancée, Carrie Roberts of Christiansburg; greatgranddaughter, Kaitlynn Peters of Floyd; stepgreat-grandson, Larry Ray Smith of Willis; stepgreatgranddaughter, Amanda Smith of Floyd; special future great-grandson, Daniel Roberts of Christiansburg; and a very special twin sister, Clarice Cole of Pilot. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery. on September 15, 2006.³

     George Jackson Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on June 3, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He married Allie Lucy Janney, daughter of George W. Janney and Ruth A. Smith, on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ George Jackson Peters died on November 6, 1951 at age 76.^3,4

     Allie Lucy Janney was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 10, 1882 at Virginia.^2,3 She married George Jackson Peters on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of December 21, 1898,her married name was Peters. Allie Lucy Janney died on May 21, 1965 at age 83.^2,3

     Erslie William "Buddy" Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 227-12-2344.⁶ He was born on June 21, 1921 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,2 He married Ilene Ella Manning, daughter of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 Erslie William "Buddy" Vest died on February 24, 2001 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,6,9 He VEST, Erslie W., 79, of Copper Hill, passed away at his home, Saturday, February 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ilene Vest, Copper Hill; sons, Roger and Glenda Vest, Salem, Gerald and Carla Vest, Roanoke, Gilbert Vest, Copper Hill; daughters, Patricia and Robert Graham, Copper Hill, Joyce and Alan Buckner, Gainesville, Fla., Shirley and Ken Revoir, Copper Hill; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Shanks, Salem; and numerous nephews and nieces. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on February 25, 2001.¹

     Ilene Ella Manning was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10 She was born on January 17, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Erslie William "Buddy" Vest, son of Chester Washington Vest and Nellie Mae/May Trump, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of July 20, 1940,her married name was Vest. Ilene Ella Manning married Arthur Allen Conner, son of George Lewis Conner and Mary Della Moran, on April 11, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,11,12,4 As of April 11, 2007,her married name was Conner.¹¹ Ilene Ella Manning died on March 15, 2021 at Virginia at age 96.⁴ She Ilene Manning Vest Conner, age 96, passed to her heavenly home on March 15, 2021. Many years ago, Ilene accepted Jesus as her Savior at Copperhill Church of the Brethren, where she sung in the choir and worked on Quilts at the church with the ladies' group. Ilene and her husband Erslie "Buddy" Vest treasured having family in their home for get-togethers and holiday celebrations. She was a wonderful cook and always loved to make delicious meals for their family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buddy; second husband, Arthur Conner; brother, Erslie Manning; daughter, Joyce Buckner, and son-in-law, Kenneth Revoir. Ilene leaves to cherish her memory her children, Roger (Glenda) Vest, Pat Graham, Shirley Revoir, Gerald (Carla) Vest, and Gilbert (Chucky) Vest; her brothers, Vester and Joseph Manning; grandchildren, Rhonda Nelson, Rebecca Hawley, Brian Vest, Melissa Adams, Rodney Vest, Jerald Vest, Debbie LaBosia Robin Conner, Mike Weaver, Paul Weaver, Angie Kendrick, Michelle Lucht, Christopher Buckner, Melissa Vaught, and Cary Guill; and step-grandson, Derek Sawyers. Ilene also had 17 great and 18 great great-grandchildren who she treasured. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. on March 17, 2021.⁴

     Margaret "Peggy" Hall was born circa 1800 at Haywood Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She married William M. Cole, son of David Cole and Rachel Thrash, in 1820.¹ As of 1820,her married name was Cole.

     Her Social Security Number was 511-24-4634.³ Bertha Mae Phillips was buried at Coquille Pioneer Cemetery, Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon.^4,5 She was born on September 10, 1899 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 19, 1899 and Brenda Williams and Sandra Haislip have a birth date of Aug 10, 1899, her obituary has Aug 10, 1899.^6,3,1,2,5 She married John Carrington Williams Sr., son of Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams and Mary Jane Huffman, on June 29, 1919 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^1,2 As of June 29, 1919,her married name was Williams. Bertha Mae Phillips and John Carrington Williams Sr. were divorced on May 10, 1926 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^1,2 As of before 1930,her married name was Rust.⁷ Bertha Mae Phillips married William Rust before 1930.⁷ As of June 2, 1953,her married name was Hughes.⁵ Bertha Mae Phillips married William G. Hughes on June 2, 1953 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.^6,4,5 Bertha Mae Phillips died on April 23, 1980 at Coos Bay, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 80.^6,1,5 She Services for Bertha Mae Hughes, 80, Myrtle Point, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Coquille Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Sallee of the Arago Community Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery. Mrs. Hughes was born Aug. 10, 1899, at Nevada, Mo., and died April 23 in Coos Bay. She and William Hughes were married June 2, 1953, at Long Beach, Calif. They had lived at Arago for the past 12 years. Survivors include her widower, William G. of Arago; sons, John E. Williams of Coquille, Joseph R. Williams of Independence, Mo., and Bill G. Ruse of San Jose, Calif; daughters, Helen L. Youse of Seattle, Wash., and Maxine C. DeMeter of Livermore, Calif; sisters, Ann Simpson of Long Beach, and Ruth Ford of Long Beach; brother, John Phillips of Long Beach; 13 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. on April 25, 1980.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 519-14-7695.⁸ John Edward Williams was born on March 24, 1920 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^2,4,9,8 He married Geneva Christine Huggins, daughter of Grover Howard Huggins and Leah Beatrice Alston, on April 3, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.¹ John Edward Williams died on June 10, 1985 at Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 65.^2,1,5,9

     Her married name was Duncan.⁸ Her married name was Gadke.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 493-14-8517.⁹ Helen Louise Williams married Unknown Duncan.⁸ Helen Louise Williams married Unknown Gadke.⁸ Helen Louise Williams was born on March 24, 1922 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^1,9,3,8,4 As of September 17, 1941,her married name was Grazda.¹⁰ She married Walter Edward Stanley Grazda on September 17, 1941 at Liberty, Clinton Co., Missouri.¹⁰ As of March 5, 1943,her married name was Youse.⁵ Helen Louise Williams married Jack Oliver Youse on March 5, 1943 at Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., Arkansas.^3,5 Helen Louise Williams died on July 21, 2004 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 82.^1,9 She Helen Louise Youse, born March 24, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri (note: should be Nevada, MO) died July 21, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Mother worked in retail sales throughout her professional life. She opened and managed sales in the original Butler Bros. department store at Northgate Mall in 1950. Her "on the mall" career continued at Fahey Brockman, Klopfensteins, Tall Shops and the Bon Marche until retirement in 1982. Helen is survived by her daughter; Sharon Youse and Sheila and (Bob) Erickson. She will be missed by her grandchildren; Eddie, Eben and Sheila Bland, Kim & (Travis) Gidner, and Lara & (Daron) Steffen. Helen (G.G.) has five great-grandchildren; Anthony, Dylan, Paige, Catrina, Shelby, and a brand new grandchild (due in February 2005). Mother had a "Green Thumb" and loved growing her "prized" vegetables and flowers. Her patience and talent for teaching her beloved parakeets to talk was a source of constant pleasure. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Acacia Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Seattle, WA. on July 25, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 494-20-8647.¹⁰ Joseph Robert Williams was born on September 11, 1924 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^7,10,4,5,11 He married Betty Ruth Battle on November 10, 1946 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^7,12,6 Joseph Robert Williams died on August 27, 1997 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 72.^7,10,11

     Her Social Security Number was 446-44-1505.² Geneva Christine Huggins was born on April 24, 1941 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^2,1 She married John Edward Williams, son of John Carrington Williams Sr. and Bertha Mae Phillips, on April 3, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.¹ As of April 3, 1962,her married name was Williams. Geneva Christine Huggins died on December 7, 2004 at Bandon, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 63.^1,2

     Grover Howard Huggins was born in 1906. He married Leah Beatrice Alston on October 16, 1933 at Shamrock, Wheeler Co., Texas.¹ Grover Howard Huggins died in 1960.

     Her Social Security Number was 299-38-8124.⁵ Brenda Kay Presnell was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She Brenda Kay Presnell Fix, 64, of Warren, PA formerly of Gatewood and Beckley, WV died on Friday, July 10, 2009 her at home. Born September 09, 1944 at Elkton, MD she was the daughter of the late Albert Haze and Mary June Roop Presnell. Survivors include four sons, Charles Lee Daniel of Maryland, Timothy Lane Daniel of Maryland, Mathew Wayne Daniel of West Virginia and Albert Haze Daniel of Maryland; one daughter, Theresa Lynn Garvin of West Virginia; two sisters, Carol McKenzie and Betty Presnell both of Warren, PA; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Graveside rites and committal service will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Rt. 1 Fayetteville.² Her married name was Fix.² She and Dorsey Cole Daniel were divorced.⁶ Brenda Kay Presnell married Unknown Fix.^2,4 Brenda Kay Presnell was born on September 9, 1944 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,5 As of October 13, 1959,her married name was Daniel.³ She married Dorsey Cole Daniel on October 13, 1959 at Harper, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Brenda Kay Presnell died on July 10, 2009 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-7468.⁹ John Hassell Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.² He On September 30, 2000 the passing of a generation of Blue Ridge memories occurred in Prattville, Alabama. With a final sigh and a parting breath the existence we knew as John Hassell Yeatts ended. The community of Mayberry, not the fictionalized TV community, the real Mayberry located at Mile Post 181 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, had lost a special native son. A writer and a storyteller, his recollections of the construction of the Dan River Gorge dams enabled one to almost hear the bray of mules and the roar of dynamite on the depression era project. Listening to him tell of the Mayberry of his youth, one was transported back to a time of small mountain cottages with rose trellises and people who through their sheer goodness would forever imprint themselves into the memories of a small mountain boy. John Hassell Yeatts recalled those days of his childhood with a love for a place and the people he once knew as only an old man looking back can do. It was a time of gristmills and wagon roads and buckwheat fields and for those who lived there and knew the people, it carved a place in the heart that would never fade away. Born and raised in Mayberry, John left home to seek his fortune. In the 1950s, his travels led him to spearheading the effort in Virginia to quickly distribute the life saving Polio vaccine recently created by Dr. Jonas Salk. After his retirement in 1980 from the Alabama Department of Mental Health, he spent his summer leisure rambling over those gentle hills of Mayberry and remembering the people and places he had loved as a youth. Some of those memories are recorded in the books he authored; Remembering Old Mayberry, Tracks Across The Blue Ridge and The Legend of the Mourning Spring. As a youth, in the 1930's, he was a vocal advocate to save a dilapidated old gristmill in danger of demolition. His compassionate cries for preservation and restoration were heard and his efforts, along with those of many others, resulted in the preservation of what is today, the most photographed site in the National Park system, Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mabry Mill was just up the road from Mayberry and John could not bear to see it torn down to make way for the Blue Ridge Parkway which was then under construction. Today his efforts to save Mabry Mill are all but forgotten, but I for one will never see a photograph of that timeless old mill with its wheel still slowly turning without seeing the face of John Hassell Yeatts. I'll never stand in the grass beside the Parkway and watch while tourists take photos and children play along the raceway without thinking of a barefooted mountain boy who left his mark and will forever be romping through the fields of Mayberry and playing in the raceways at Ed Mabry's old mill. The life and stories of John Hassell Yeatts will forever serve as a reminder of a mountain Camelot and the special people who once lingered there. His vision for a dilapidated old gristmill will capture the imaginations of millions of Blue Ridge visitors for generations to come as they gaze at this picturesque scene and get a glimpse of the past, as John Hassell Yeatts once knew it. His legacy is one of love for a place and the people he knew there and through his efforts future generations will know them too. No matter where his travels took him, he lived his life by setting his course on a horizon that always ended at Mayberry. His final journey was no different; it brought him home to the Yeatts Family Cemetery in Mayberry. There beside his brother, Coy Oliver Yeatts, his father, John Henry Yeatts, and other family members, he'll spend eternity overlooking Kettle Hollow and the playgrounds of his youth; there is nowhere he'd rather be.⁴ He was born on February 17, 1916 at Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^9,3 He married Virginia Christain on May 8, 1941 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,2 John Hassell Yeatts died on September 30, 2000 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, at age 84.^9,2 He YEATTS, John Hassell, 84, a resident of Prattville, Ala., died on Saturday, September 30, 2000, at a hospital in Montgomery, Ala. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2000, at 2 p.m., from Mayberry Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Rob Childress and Reverend Henry Horton officiating. Burial will follow at the Yeatts' Family Cemetery, with Moody's Funeral Home directing. Mr. Yeatts was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during World War II. He was also a published writer of mountain lore. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vera Stanley. He is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Christian Yeatts, Prattville, Ala; two sisters, Laura King, Madison, Wis. and Ilene Horton, Dublin, Va; and several nieces and nephews. on October 4, 2000.²

     Audrey Easter/Ester Mills was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-46-4703.⁵ She was born on March 28, 1932 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,3,5,4 As of March 2, 1949,her married name was Roop.¹ She married Phillip Frank Roop, son of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart, on March 2, 1949 at Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Audrey Easter/Ester Mills and Phillip Frank Roop were divorced on September 10, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Audrey Easter/Ester Mills died on October 11, 1974 at Melbane, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 42.^3,4