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     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

     Vivian Iris Compton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5 She was born on December 25, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,5,6 She died on December 10, 2004 at Radford, Virginia, at age 81.^12,5,7 She Vivian Iris Compton, 81, of Floyd, passed away Friday, December 10, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Malinda Compton. She is survived by her sister, Virginia C. Lane of Floyd; nieces and husbands, Malinda Hutcherson of Salem, Sue and Bill Stilwell of Radford, and Rebecca and Jim Cobb of Columbia, S.C; four great-nieces; one great-nephews; one great-great-niece; and two great-great-nephews. Graveside services will be at Jacksonville Cemetery. on December 12, 2004.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5701.¹² Virginia Doris Compton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 29, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,12 As of April 18, 1949,her married name was Lane.¹³ She married Carrol Thomas Lane on April 18, 1949 at Monroe Co., Tennessee.^1,2,4,9,13 Virginia Doris Compton died on September 16, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,14,7,12 She Virginia Compton Lane, 83, of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carrol T. Lane. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Malinda Hutcherson, Sue and Bill Stilwell, Rebecca and James Cobb; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Interment to follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. on September 18, 2012.⁴

     Lewis Charles Colvin was buried at Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Utah.³ His Social Security Number was 224-18-1799.¹ He was born on July 15, 1905 at Wolftown, Madison Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Frances Lucille Compton, daughter of William Alfred Compton and Malinda Eldridge Vest, on July 15, 1942 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^7,4,6 Lewis Charles Colvin died on January 23, 1992 at Washington City, Washington Co., Utah, at age 86.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-22-4851.⁸ Carrol Thomas Lane was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT U.S. Army World War II."^1,2,3,4 He was born on May 1, 1927 at Big Stone Gap, Wise Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,6,9,7 He married Virginia Doris Compton, daughter of William Alfred Compton and Malinda Eldridge Vest, on April 18, 1949 at Monroe Co., Tennessee.^10,2,11,5,12 Carrol Thomas Lane died on December 16, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,1,10,3,4,9 He LANE, Carrol Thomas, 65, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 1992 in a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church, V.F.W. Post #7854, Floyd Masonic Lodge #329, A.F. and A.M. Floyd Lodge #202, I.O.O.F., Canton Floyd #7, P.M., I.O.O.F., Jacksonville Encampment #36, I.O.O.F., Floyd Rebekah Lodge #78, Floyd Lions Club and Floyd Ruritan Club. He served on the Floyd Town Council for a number of years and was Mayor for eight years. He was a long time member of the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department and served as chief for eighteen years. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Compton Lane, Floyd; three daughters and sons-in-law, Malinda Hutcherson, Salem, Sue and Dan Hubbard, Floyd, Rebecca and Jim Cobb, Lexington, S.C; two brothers, Henry Lane, Big Stone Gap, Keith Lane, Appalachia; two sisters, Mary Louise Gibson, Steubenville, Ohio, Shirley Scroggs, California; five grandchildren, Tammy DeHart, Kristy Hubbard, Stacy Hutcherson, Adam Cobb, Erin Cobb. Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd Lodge #202, I.O.O.F. on December 17, 1992.²

     Junior Lee Hutcherson Mr. Junior Lee Hutcherson, age 68 of Floyd, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Skyline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Floyd. He was born in Patrick County on September 1, 1943 to the late John W. and Ida Kate Dillon Hutcherson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hutcherson was preceded in death by a brother, William Hutcherson. He attended the Church of God, and had worked for Goodyear as a mechanic. Mr. Hutcherson is survived by two sons, Dwayne Hutcherson of Fieldale and Tony Hutcherson of Christiansburg; two daughters, Angela Beth Arnold of Martinsville and Stacy Friesland of Asheville, North Carolina; one grandchild, Eva Friesland; and three sisters and a brother-in-law, Madeline Walker of Bassett, Mary Kendrick of Martinsville, Margaret and James Foley of Patrick Springs. A graveside service will be held in the Critz Baptist Church Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Critz Baptist Church Cemetery, 3284 Dogwood Road, Critz, Patrick Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 230-54-6080.⁹ He was born on September 1, 1943 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,5,8,9 He married Mary Malinda Lane, daughter of Carrol Thomas Lane and Virginia Doris Compton, on April 10, 1975 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Junior Lee Hutcherson and Mary Malinda Lane were divorced on June 6, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Junior Lee Hutcherson died on April 12, 2012 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^5,6,7,9