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     Cecil Lafayette Sutphin married Marjorie Ann "Margie" Sowers.¹ Cecil Lafayette Sutphin was born on January 13, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,6

     Frank Arton Sutphin was buried at Ward Sutphin Cemetery, Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 231-24-4918.¹³ He married Jeaneen Louise Cox.^1,14 Frank Arton Sutphin was born on February 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,13,4,5,6,7 He died on March 19, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 41.^13,4,6,14 He Frank A. Sutphin, 41, died Wednesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Jeaneen Cox Sutphin; two sons, Allen Sutphin, Erie Sutphin, at home; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Marie Cole, Pilot; two brothers, Ward W. Sutphin, Cecil Sutphin, Pilot. Burial in the family cemetery, Pilot. on March 20, 1969.¹⁴

     Elsie Mae Dobbins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on May 4, 1926 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 She married Ward William Sutphin, son of Kerry Eli Sutphin and Bertha Luvenia "Venie" Iddings, on March 17, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 17, 1944,her married name was Sutphin.³ Elsie Mae Dobbins died on October 14, 2009 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,5,4 She Elsie Dobbins Sutphin, 83, of Pilot, Va., passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. She was born on May 4, 1926, to Latha and Annie Roop Dobbins of Riner, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Dobbins. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Ward Sutphin; a son, Barry Sutphin and his wife, Barbara; a daughter, Regina Young and her husband, Allen; grandchildren, Clark and Vanessa Young, Gail and Brennan Duffy and Stephanie and Brad Morris; and four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Blake, Tirzah and Conor. Elsie enjoyed cooking, gardening, tending her flowers and visiting with family and friends. The family wishes to thank Carilion Clinic Hospice of Radford, Va., for their loving care. Interment will follow at the Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. on October 16, 2009.²

     Barbara Ann Cox was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 She was born on February 5, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 She married Barry Stephen Sutphin, son of Ward William Sutphin and Elsie Mae Dobbins, on July 23, 1978 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 23, 1978,her married name was Sutphin.³ Barbara Ann Cox died on July 3, 2016 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,5,6 She Barbara Ann Sutphin, 67, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at her home in Pilot, Va. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, John Cox; brother, Douglas Cox; mother-in-law, Elsie Sutphin; and brothers-in-law, Ronnie Graham and R.G. Bostic. She is survived by her husband, Barry Sutphin; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Bradley Morris; mother, Mary Cox; sister, Rosemary Graham; sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Gary Kinsley; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Alice Cox; father-in-law, Ward Sutphin; sister-in-law, Regina Young and husband Allen; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Ronald and Lois Underwood; as well as numerous other friends and family. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Care Center, the staff who took care of Barbara at Lewis Gale Montgomery, the MBT Club from Huffville United Methodist Church for all the love and kindness shown to her. Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, VA. on July 6, 2016.²

     Sarah Byar "Sallie" Hall was buried at Thrash Family Cemetery, on John Thrash land grant property, Thrash’s Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 24, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,1 She married Shelton Leek/Leak Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Mahala Thrash, on January 31, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The family bible says the marriage date was Jan 29, 1878.^2,8,3 As of January 31, 1878,her married name was Conner. Sarah Byar "Sallie" Hall died on March 4, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.^6,9,8,7,1

     Corporal Eric Evine Sutphin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 227-92-6992.¹⁰ He Corporal Eric Sutphin was shot and killed while participating in a massive manhunt for an escaped prisoner who had shot and killed a hospital security guard the previous morning. The killer had overpowered a deputy after being taken to Montgomery Regional Hospital for leg injuries. He was able to obtain control of the deputy's service weapon and then shot and killed the unarmed hospital security guard who had attempted to assist the deputy. After the killer fled from the scene, he was the subject of a massive manhunt. Corporal Sutphin was shot and killed when he encountered the killer near the head of the Huckleberry Trail in Blacksburg. Officers apprehended the killer approximately 8 hours later, where he was hiding in a briar patch approximately 150 yards from where he shot Corporal Sutphin. The killer was charged with two counts of capital murder and other charges for both killings. On March 11th, 2008, the suspect was convicted of Corporal Sutphin's murder and was subsequently sentenced to death. He was executed on July 6th, 2017. On May 9th, 2003, Corporal Sutphin was shot and wounded after being the first officer to arrive at an officer down call in which Officer Scott Hylton of the Christiansburg Police Department was shot and killed. The shooter had opened fire on Corporal Sutphin as he arrived at the scene. Corporal Sutphin returned fire as the shooter fled and then pursued him, along with two other responding officers. The shooter was shot and killed by Corporal Sutphin and the other officers after firing at them. Corporal Sutphin received the Commonwealth of Virginia's Medal of Valor award for his actions in stopping the assailant. Corporal Sutphin had served in law enforcement for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and twin daughters.¹¹ He was born on April 29, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,3,6,7,8 He married Tamara Dawn Fisher on July 5, 1986 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Corporal Eric Evine Sutphin died on August 21, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 40.^{2,10,5,6,8,11} He Corporal Eric Evine Sutphin, 40, of Christiansburg, died in the line of duty, Monday, August 21, 2006. Corporal Sutphin had over 13 years of law enforcement experience serving with Buchanan Police Department, Charlottesville City Police Department, Albermarle County Police Department, Fluvanna County Sheriff Department, and his final years with Montgomery County Sheriff Department. Corporal Sutphin also served seven years in the United States Army as a Military Police, from which he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. During his military and law enforcement careers, Corporal Sutphin received numerous awards and commendations, including The Commonwealth of Virginia's Medal of Valor Award. Corporal Sutphin was the son of the late Frank A. Sutphin. He is survived by his mother, Jeaneen L. Sutphin; his wife, Tamara Sutphin and his twin daughters, Rachel and Emily Sutphin, all of Christiansburg. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, son and friend. May we never forget. The Committal Service will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on August 22, 2006.² He GUARD HONORS FALLEN OFFICER
CHRISTIANSBURG - In the field beside Horne funeral home Wednesday, Christiansburg High School's marching band practiced its show for the upcoming football season. The thump-thump-thump of drums and the swirling of colorful flags was a marked contrast to the scene inside the funeral home where a fraternity of brothers in brown presided over Cpl. Eric E. Sutphin's final inspection. Sutphin, whose body rested inside a flag-draped coffin, was killed early Monday morning in the line of duty. As he was patrolling the Huckleberry Trail near the Virginia Tech campus in search of escaped Montgomery County Jail inmate William Morva, riding his patrol bicycle near the trailhead, the officer was shot, allegedly by Morva. The 13-year law enforcement veteran enjoyed working on a bicycle. "He absolutely loved that bike," said Master Deputy Hank Partin, team commander of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard. "We were joshing with him about that Monday morning." The nine-member honor guard, along with about 30 Montgomery County sheriff's officers, decided to extol Sutphin by standing guard by his casket throughout the night. They rotated in 15-minute shifts as visitors poured in to pay their respects at the deputy's wake, which began at 3 p.m. Wednesday and continued into the evening. "It's our way of showing our love and respect," Partin said. "It stems back through tradition to never leave a fallen comrade." "We're not here for anybody else. Just Eric. He was our brother," added investigator Brad Roop, another member of the honor guard. "We've done many, many funerals, but this is the first one we've done for one of our own. I don't know how we're going to get through it. But we wouldn't want it any other way." Partin and Roop -- founding member of the Montgomery County guard -- said they decided to form the unit specifically for fallen heroes in 1999 after the sheriff's office received a request for assistance at the funeral of a veteran. "I've been on the team two years now," said Master Deputy Chris Lucas as he took his leave from a turn beside Sutphin's casket. "This here is tough." At the onset of the visitation, police cruisers lined the funeral home parking lot. Members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office gathered in their starched brown uniforms. Officers from the Christiansburg and Blacksburg police departments arrived in navy blue. Virginia state patrolmen came in steely gray. All were somber, speaking in whispers. Many embraced and wiped at tears with soggy tissues. The honor guard, however, remained dry-eyed, concentrating on their duty. There was the visitation, then the 11 a.m. funeral today. "We'll be doing the pall bearing tomorrow," Roop said Wednesday. "We just want to get through tomorrow for Eric. We'll grieve then." The grief on the face of Sutphin's widow, Tamara, was evident, though, as people came to offer comfort. Tamara Sutphin sat with her mother and her twin daughters, Rachel and Emily, through the wake. Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Whitt stood nearby with his family to greet mourners. Whitt, who had been visibly emotional in televised news conferences announcing the death of Sutphin Monday, now looked sad but composed. He seemed proud of the officers who stood guard at Sutphin's casket. "This is the only way we have to say goodbye," he said, likening the experience of losing Sutphin to that of losing a child. "He was a son," the sheriff said. As the wake continued into the evening, the field beside the funeral home quieted. Police officers stood on U.S. 460, directing the steady stream of traffic in and out of the funeral home. But when the traffic subsided and mourners went home, the officers standing guard stayed beside Sutphin. "As a unit, that casket is not being left alone," Partin said. on August 24, 2006.¹²

     Ethel Miles was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-01-2488.⁶ She was born on October 9, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,6,5 She married Curtis Iddings Sr., son of Anderson Lafayette Iddings and Laura Laverna Whitenack, on July 1, 1931 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,8,3 As of July 1, 1931,her married name was Iddings.⁷ Ethel Miles died on December 10, 1996 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 91.^4,1,6,5,8 She IDDINGS, Ethel Miles, 91, of Radford and formerly of Floyd, died Tuesday morning, December 10, 1996, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was a long-time member of Campbethel Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis, Sr. and son, Curtis, Jr. Iddings; also several brothers and sisters. Surviving is a brother, Claude J. Miles, Sr., Christiansburg; two sisters, Ann Wiley of Christiansburg and Ruth Wilkerson, Lynchburg. Also several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew and wife, Gilbert and Judy Miles, of Radford and their children, Lee and Rebecca Miles, Jason Miles, Cindy and Dwyane Dickerson. She had resided with Gilbert and Judy since 1988. Interment in the Iddings Cemetery. on December 11, 1996.¹

     Curtis Iddings Jr. was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 His Social Security Number was 230-44-6468.¹² He was born on June 24, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,12,6,7,8,9} He died on May 23, 1988 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 55.^1,2,12,6,7,9 He Curtis Iddings Jr., 55, of Flory Avenue died Monday morning (May 23, 1988) at University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born June 24, 1932 in Floyd County, a son of Curtis and Ethel Miles Iddings Sr. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and retired in June 1986 as an administrator at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. Surviving is his mother. Pallbearers will be Walt Wilson, Walt Brodowicz, Eddie Eckard, A.D. Strickland, Kenneth Kuester and Gilbert Miles. on May 25, 1988.⁶

     Frances Lucille Compton was buried at Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Utah.^7,5 She was born on April 25, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 As of July 15, 1942,her married name was Colvin.⁶ She married Lewis Charles Colvin on July 15, 1942 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^1,5,6 Frances Lucille Compton died on March 24, 2001 at Washington City, Washington Co., Utah, at age 86.^7,5 She Lucille C. Colvin, age 86, died March 24, 2001 at her home in Washington City. She was born April 25, 1914 in Floyd, Virginia to W. Alfred Compton and Malinda E. Vest Compton. She married Lewis C. Colvin in 1940 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lewis and Lucille spent 35 years in Las Vegas. She worked at the Flamingo Hotel for 15 years and then held an office administrative position at the El Cortez for 15 years. After retiring, they moved to Washington, Utah in 1977. Lucille loved animals, especially her dog "Taffy". She enjoyed traveling and had a special admiration for the Hawaiian and Oriental cultures. Crocheting was one of her special interests. She enjoyed her many friends and loved them to visit her at her home. She is survived by her sisters, Iris Compton and Virginia Compton Lane, both of Virginia and 3 nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lewis C. Colvin. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery. on March 28, 2001.⁵