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     Nancy Ellen Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on January 15, 1862 at Virginia.^3,4 She married Martin Luther McNeil, son of William Burrell McNeil and Elizabeth Ellen Martin, on December 25, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 25, 1884,her married name was McNeil. Nancy Ellen Vest died on September 27, 1948 at age 86.^3,4

     William Burrell McNeil was buried at Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Rt. 221 E. by Rt. 679, 17 miles east of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 31, 1823 at Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.^3,1 He married Elizabeth Ellen Martin, daughter of Bartlett Martin and Lydia Hall, on February 3, 1853 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 William Burrell McNeil married Rebecca Lykins on June 23, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On this marriage record William listed his place of birth as Floyd Co., Virginia.² William Burrell McNeil died on January 13, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,1

     Elizabeth Ellen Martin was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 16, 1832 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married William Burrell McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on February 3, 1853 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of February 3, 1853,her married name was McNeil. Elizabeth Ellen Martin died on July 29, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32.³

     Cammie/Connie Poff was born on January 4, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 20, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7061.³ William Raymond Hensley was born on April 17, 1888 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 19, 1888.^5,3,4 He married Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner, daughter of Rev. Giles Alexander Conner and Lucy Ann Showalter, on April 30, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 William Raymond Hensley and Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner were divorced on July 3, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ William Raymond Hensley died on April 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.⁴

     William Robert Perry married Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner, daughter of Rev. Giles Alexander Conner and Lucy Ann Showalter.^1,5,3 William Robert Perry was buried at Peery Cemetery, Five Oaks, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 He was born on April 22, 1891 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 He died on October 30, 1937 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^2,6,3 He Death came quickly Saturday to citizen William Robert Peery, well known citizen and railroad machinist. Mr. Peery was stricken at his home on East street at 8:30 a.m., and died in St. Lukes hospital at 4:30 in the afternoon. Mr. Peery had been feeling badly for several days. Saturday morning his wife went to his room to ask her husband if he felt like eating breakfast. He when stricken while she was in the room and never regained consciousness. The doctors pronounced it apoplexy. Mr. Peery, the son of Squire and Mrs. A. S. Peery of Bluefeld, Va., was forty-six years of age was a native of Five Oaks, Tazewell county. He lived with his parents in Pocahontas for a number of years and later moved with them to Bluefield, Va. He had been employed by the Norfolk and Western a machinist for a number of years. Surviving are his widow, formerly Miss Jeane Hensley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Peery, and one brother, Attorney Richard Peery. He was a member of the Graham Christian church. Interment will be made in the Five Oaks cemetery. Peery's Sunday school class will act as flower bearers. Pallbeares are: E. S. Compton, R. F. Cmpton, H. H. Gill, E. M. Dore, Geo. Burge, E. B. Perdue, H. Goosby, R. L. Davis, Guy Tickle, E. K. Wilkerson and W. T. Sturges. on October 31, 1937.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-10-1049.⁸ Frank Leslie Bandy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 23, 1901 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,5,4,6 He married Grace Mae "Gracie" Conner, daughter of George Washington Conner and Victoria Isabel Hale, on December 30, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,2 Frank Leslie Bandy died on February 27, 1976 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 75.^3,4

     Ilean Simmons 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.^7,4 She was born on September 1, 1919 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Probably born in 1919 because she was enumerated in the Jan 1920 Census. Her death certificate has a birth year on 1920.^3,4,6 She married Russell Charles Perdue on June 28, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,6 As of June 28, 1940,her married name was Perdue. Ilean Simmons Conner died on January 30, 1945 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 25.^4,6

     Russell Charles Perdue was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 14, 1910 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Ilean Simmons Conner, daughter of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on June 28, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,5 Russell Charles Perdue died on July 23, 1941 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 31; Killed by lightning under a steel form while working at the New River Ordinance Works near Dublin, Virginia.³

     William David LaPrad was born circa 1860 at Virginia.² He married Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hunt on December 16, 1878 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-9692.⁷ Harmon Emzel "Emzy" Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2 He was born on May 5, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,9,2,3 He married Elva Tennessee "Tennie" Vaughn on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,10,2,11 Harmon Emzel "Emzy" Poff and Elva Tennessee "Tennie" Vaughn were divorced before March 22, 1941.¹² Harmon Emzel "Emzy" Poff married Nettie Wingfield on March 22, 1941 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; Harmon was listed as divorced on the marriage license.¹² Harmon Emzel "Emzy" Poff married Mildred Sayre on October 8, 1969 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,3 Harmon Emzel "Emzy" Poff died on June 5, 1972 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 73.^8,2

     J. Calvin LaPrad married Sallie A. Unknown.¹ J. Calvin LaPrad was born circa 1832 at Virginia.¹

     William Sowder was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He All the data on the Sowder births and marriages comes from the Bible of Jacob Snauffer, which Jacob inherited from his father. When Katherine Snuffer married Anthony Sowder, the Bible passed into the Sowder family. According to tradition, William Sowder bought it at an auction of his father Anthony's estate, William's son, Jacob Rush Sowder, acquired it after William's death. Jacob Rush left it to his daughter, Annie Sowder of Christiansburg, and at her death a few years ago, she left it to her nephew, the Rev. Eugene Sowder of Christiansburg, who still has it. It is in German. He was born on September 28, 1825 at Copper Hill, Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Ann Thrash, daughter of Valentine Thrash and Harriet Gray, on August 29, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 William Sowder died on March 20, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.³

     Nannie Byer Poff was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 16, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Ira Shelton Conner, son of Lemuel Dillen Conner and Arlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas, on November 18, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 18, 1926,her married name was Conner. Nannie Byer Poff died on March 11, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31.²

     George Charles Worrell SHAWSVILLE - The Rev. George C. Worrell, 81, died in a Roanoke hospital Thursday morning. Surviving are his nine daughters, Mrs. Clarence Dickerson, Mrs. Beverly Sisson, Mrs. William Conner, all of Shawsville, Mrs. Russell Keaton, Pikestown, W.Va., Mrs. Nelson Hill, Salem, Mrs. Bessie Hanover, Mrs. V. L. Kelly, both of Bluefield, W.Va., Mrs. Herman Hale, Chrisitiansburg, Mrs. W. H. McPeak, Pilot; a son, Jessie Worrell, Elliston; a brother, William H. Worrell, Mount Hope, W.Va. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in the Piedmont Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 He married Eura Minerva "Eurie" Spangler.^4,3 George Charles Worrell was born on April 19, 1881.^4,2 He died in 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1

     Eura Minerva "Eurie" Spangler married George Charles Worrell.^1,2 Eura Minerva "Eurie" Spangler 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 Her married name was Worrell. She was born in 1886.¹ She died in 1960.¹

     His Social Security Number was 233-22-7657.¹⁴ Phillip Frank Roop was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,9 He married Pearl Gay Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price.² Phillip Frank Roop was born on September 5, 1921 at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^{14,10,4,5,6,7,8,9} He married Audrey Easter/Ester Mills on March 2, 1949 at Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Phillip Frank Roop and Audrey Easter/Ester Mills were divorced on September 10, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Phillip Frank Roop died on June 25, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,14,3,5,8,9 He Phillip Frank Roop, 83, of Salem, died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Born in West Virginia he is survived by his loving companion, Maude Moore of Salem; his children, Diane Helvey and her husband, Ricky, of Shawsville, Cecil Roop of Christiansburg, and Billy Roop; sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Roy Mitchem, of West Virginia; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, stepchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and special friends also survive him. Mr. Roop will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Interment will follow in Belmont Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 1184, Pulaski. on June 26, 2005.¹

     Idleane Maggie Roop was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-44-7548.⁷ She Idleane Maggie Mitchem of Crab Orchard (formerly of Hinton, W.Va.), passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, following a short illness. She was very proud to have reached the age of 90 years young. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr; a sister, Mary Virginia "June" Presnell, and two brothers, Phillip "Phil" Frank and George William "Billy" Roop. Roy and Idleane were married on April 6, 1941. Three children were born into this marriage: Roy Dennis Mitchem Jr. and his wife, Jenny of Hinton, Christine Marie "Chris" Sarver and her husband, Noah Lee of Crab Orchard and Joseph Ray "Joe" Mitchem Sr. and his wife Sue of New Windsor, Md. She was richly blessed by 11 grandchildren to whom she was a loving Grandmother: Matthew Wright, Vicki Mitchem, Jackie Richmond, Deborah Wilson, Andrew Wright, Robyn Robertson, Dennis Mitchem, Joey Mitchem, Katie Mitchem, Gary Sarver and Judy Richards. She had 13 great grandchildren. Idleane is also survived by brother-in-law, Troy Mitchem and his wife Jean, sisters-in-law, Mildred Ann Malcolm and Sue Warden as well as several nieces and nephews, whom affectionately called her "Aunt Idleane." Idleane and Roy enjoyed traveling. They often took long trips to visit family and friends. She enjoyed her needlework and was actively working on several projects. She enjoyed having a house full of people to laugh and visit with while providing everyone with food that warmed the soul. Idleane was a pillar of strength for her family. She not only raised her own children but also her younger siblings. Many would call her house home over the years, as their door was always open to those who needed it. Independent, stubborn, feisty, strong, creative, generous, caring, honest, faithful, mother, grandmother, friend and most of all LOVED… these are all words that describe Idleane. All who knew her loved her and she will be missed by all. Idleane was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church at Powley's Creek. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. The Mitchem family would like to thank the staff of Raleigh General Hospital and the Bower's Hospice House for Idleane's wonderful care and the compassionate words to the family during this difficult time.² She was born on March 1, 1923 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,6,8 As of April 6, 1941,her married name was Mitchem.² She married Roy Dennis Mitchem Sr. on April 6, 1941 at Glen Daniel, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9,1,2,10,8 Idleane Maggie Roop died on June 23, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^7,2,6

     Mary Virginia "June" Roop was buried at Davis Cemetery, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on June 11, 1926 at Kingston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,8 She married Albert Haze Presnell on March 2, 1947 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 As of March 2, 1947,her married name was Presnell.² Mary Virginia "June" Roop died on July 10, 1966 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 40; Died from alcoholic convulsions.^9,8

     Helen Alpine Skinner was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas Co., Texas.^5,1 She was born on May 27, 1873 at Liberty Co., Texas; Her birth date is May 1872 in the 1900 Census.^1,6 As of July 1, 1891,her married name was White.² She married Jerry Francis White on July 1, 1891 at Lampasas Co., Texas.² Helen Alpine Skinner died on December 18, 1943 at Lampasas, Lampasas Co., Texas, at age 70.¹

     John Franklin Skinner was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas Co., Texas.^5,4 He was born on October 22, 1876 at Liberty Co., Texas; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 27, 1877.^1,6,4 He died on May 5, 1919 at Lampasas, Lampasas Co., Texas, at age 42.⁴

     Christie O'Brien Skinner was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas Co., Texas.² She was born on August 14, 1879 at Liberty, Liberty Co., Texas.^1,2 She died on October 25, 1898 at Lampasas Co., Texas, at age 19.^1,2 She Like the snuffing of a candle did Christie O'Brien Skinner's spirit leave its tenement of clay on Tuesday evening, October 25, 1898, at 6 o'clock. Brief mention was made in last week's Leader of the probable fatal injuries inflicted by his horse falling on him at his father's ranch seven miles west of town, and the worst fear has been realized. This accident occurred about 10 o'clock on the morning of the 20th, and he never for a moment regained consciousness. He lay as if asleep for over five days. He was brought in from the ranch Friday, and every attention that love could dictate and medical skill suggest proved futile. Christie was the second son of Capt. J. F. and Mrs. Nannie Hardin Skinner. He was born in Liberty, Texas, August 14, 1879, and had resided here with his parents for nearly fifteen years. The family is bowed down with grief over the sudden and tragic death of their loved one. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, and was one of the most imposing ever seen in Lampasas, many friends paying the last tribute to a vigorous and popular young man ruthlessly cut down almost on the threshold of life. Rev. James A. Duncan, Episcopal minister from Taylor, conducted the funeral services at the city cemetery, using the beautiful burial ritual of the church. Besides the immediate family of father, mother, two sister and two brothers, there is a large family connection throughout the state, the Hardins, on his mother's side, being pioneers in Texas, Hardin County being named in their honor. Capt. J. D. Skinner, the well known Galveston capitalist, is an uncle. Several relatives were present in response to telegraphic notification. on October 28, 1898.¹

     Oskar Aszer "Oscar" Schaeffer was buried at The Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, 92 Cieszynska Street, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.³ He married Marie Winternitz.⁴ Oskar Aszer "Oscar" Schaeffer was born in 1843 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).⁵ He died in 1906 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-64-5277.¹² Dwight Curtis "Chuck" Collins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on September 21, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.^{12,6,7,8,9,10} He married Cornelia Ann Guill on June 1, 1974 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.⁹ Dwight Curtis "Chuck" Collins and Cornelia Ann Guill were divorced on October 31, 1980 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Dwight Curtis "Chuck" Collins died on December 13, 2002 at Jones Co., North Carolina, at age 50.^2,12,6,8 He COLLINS, Dwight Curtis, (Chuck), 50, of New Bern, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, December 13, 2002. Graveside services at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 15, 2002.²

     Rachel Schaeffer was born circa 1851.¹

     George E. Tucker was born circa 1882 at Illinois.² He married Laura Cunningham, daughter of David Marian Cunningham and Celestia Ann Smith, circa 1906.²

     His Social Security Number was 329-01-8822.⁶ Charles Virgil Claxton was buried at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, 6200 SW 77th Avenue, Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^4,5 He was born on January 15, 1908 at Louisiana.^1,3,4,6 He married Gladys L. Cunningham, daughter of David Marian Cunningham and Celestia Ann Smith, on October 24, 1925 at Indiana.^7,2 Charles Virgil Claxton died on July 29, 1977 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 69.^3,5 He CLAXTON, Charles Virgil, 69 of Miami, passed away July 29th. He had been an area resident for 2 years, coming from Virginia Bch., Va. Retired Civil Service worker for the Dept. of the Army. He is survived by 1 son, Charles J. of Virginia Bch., 2 daughters, Diane B. Claxton, Norfolk, Va. and Mrs. Charla A. Barrus, Mia. Masonic Services will be held at the graveside in Miami Mem. Park at 11 A.M. Mon. on July 30, 1977.⁵