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     His Social Security Number was 289-10-2255.⁴ Albert Mayer Rothschild was born on December 3, 1898 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,5,3 He married Severna Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on September 2, 1922 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; Unbeknownst to anyone but very close family members, Albert and Severna were actually secretly married a year earlier in Chicago.^6,7 Albert Mayer Rothschild married Severna Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on September 2, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ Albert Mayer Rothschild died on January 14, 1979 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 80.^4,6,5

     Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA CPL HQ Btry 501 AAA Gunry Btn."^1,2,5,6 He was born on July 3, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6,11 He married Sylvia Ann Wickline on March 2, 1951 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence died on April 28, 1960 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 29.^1,2,5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1579.⁴ Sylvia Ann Wickline DALTON, Sylvia Wickline, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 4, 1999 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Norman Dalton; four sons, David, Eddie and Steve Lawrence, all of Christiansburg, Robert Bandy, of Pulaski; a step-daughter, Judy Kress, of Pulaski; one sister, Marine Smith, of Shawsville; six grandchildren, Amy L. Owens, of Roanoke, David A. Lawrence, of Radford, Kathy A. Wright, of Georgia, Steven Lawrence, Jr., Thomas R. Lawrence and Ray L. Lawrence, all of Elliston; three step-grandchildren, Leslie Slusser, of North Carolina, Angie Nester, of South Carolina, and Sonja Slusher; four step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 8, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Jerry Gibson. Interment will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Dalton.⁵ She married Norman Dalton.⁵ Sylvia Ann Wickline was born on June 12, 1930 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 She married Cpl. Harry Ray Lawrence, son of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Bernie Link, on March 2, 1951 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 2, 1951,her married name was Lawrence.² Sylvia Ann Wickline died on February 4, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.^5,4

     David Ray Lawrence David Ray Lawrence, age 62, of Pleasant Garden, NC., formerly of Christiansburg died, Sunday, September 11, 2016, at his home. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on January 29, 1954 to the late Harry and Sylvia Wickline Lawrence. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Lawrence. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Wayne Owens, son and daughter-in-law, David Andrew and Robyn Lawrence, grandchild, Caleb Lawrence, brothers, Steve Lawrence, Robert Bandy, special companions, Blessing and Erma Lawrence, special friends, Darrell and Steve. Interment will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, WV.² He was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on January 29, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Erma Irene Hinkley on August 13, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 David Ray Lawrence and Erma Irene Hinkley were divorced on January 23, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ David Ray Lawrence died on September 11, 2016 at Pleasant Garden, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^2,4

     Eddie Joe Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on April 1, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 He married Judy Diane Neice on June 28, 1974 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Eddie Joe Lawrence and Judy Diane Neice were divorced on September 4, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Eddie Joe Lawrence married Rachele Rae Pangborn on September 6, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Eddie Joe Lawrence died on October 13, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.^4,5,7 He LAWRENCE, Eddie Joe, 47, of Blacksburg, died Monday, October 13, 2003. Graveside service will be held Friday, October 17, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd, Va. on October 17, 2003.⁷

     Stephen Yates Sr. was buried at Yates Cemetery, beside of Yates Tavern, 1/4 mile south of Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ He Stephen's connection to John and Elizabeth Yates is speculative at this point since he is not listed in either will. In 1815, with his son Samuel, Stephen Yeatts took out a license to operate an ordinary (an early American term for a bar or tavern) at the Yates Tavern (see notes below), in Gretna, Virginia. Many researchers include Stephen as the son of John Yeatts III, but it should be noted that he is not included in his will. In the feverish days of 1777, Stephen took the oath of allegiance to the new country and against the King from Abraham Shelton. The descendants of Stephen are eligible for membership in the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. The Yates Tavern, called the only building of its kind in Virginia by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, is unique for its jetties. These are second-floor protrusions of some 10 inches giving a bit more space in the upper floor. Restored by the Pittsylvania Bicentennial Commission during 1976, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. This little building, constructed in the mid-1700's, was home to several generations of the Yates family, who also from time to time took out licenses to operate an "ordinary," a sort of frontier bed-and-breakfast. It was strategically located along the old Pigg River Road and only a few miles from Hickey's Road, the first major road penetrating this part of western Virginia from the east. It is likely to have been an especially convenient stop during the Revolutionary War days, at which time Peytonsburg (14 miles to the southeast) was one of nine busy supply depots in Virginia. The building is a frame structure. Its basement, which housed the kitchen, has rock walls two feet thick. Yates Tavern, was deeded to Pittsylvania County by Mrs. Nannie Bennett Cocke, and is now owned by Pittsylvania County, and is utilized under the auspices of the Pittsylvania Historical Society. It is located on U. S. 29 Business (Main Street) South, in Gretna, approximately ten miles north of Chatham. He was born circa 1748/49 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. He married Lydia Parsons, daughter of Richard Parsons Sr. and Lydia Briggs, circa 1767 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Stephen Yates Sr. died in 1836 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,5

     James Arlo Sowers married Hazel Aliene McNeil.^1,2 James Arlo Sowers was born circa 1923.¹ He died on January 6, 2013 at Virginia.¹ He James Arlo Sowers, 90, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Arlo Sowers was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in the European conflict. Arlo Sowers is the son of the late Dallas and Mary Alma Sowers of Laurel Ridge. Preceding him in death are one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Vernon Nolley; one son, Kenneth R. Sowers; two brothers, Elvin Sowers and Curtis Sowers; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Junior McNeil, Raymond McNeil, Aaron McNeil, Margie Allman, and Ada Mae Morgan. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Hazel Aliene McNeil Sowers; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Dewaine Smith, of Pilot, Karen and John O'Connor, of Newnan, Ga; and one daughter-in-law, Connie V. Sowers, of Pilot. He leaves seven grandchildren and their spouses, Darrell Smith (Dixie), Pilot, Evangeline Radford, Lynchburg, Kimberly Nester (Randall), Floyd, Corey Nolley (Susan), Check, Lynette Vest (Bryan), Floyd, Jennifer Gardner (Chris), Goode, Julie Wade (Dave), Hiwassee; one brother, Don (Lula Mae) Sowers, of Laurel Ridge; three sisters, Oveda Markle, of Northern Virginia, Margie (Cecil) Sutphin, of Pilot, Jean (Kenneth) Graham, of Salem; and sister-in-law, Corine Sowers, of Floyd. He is also survived by three brothers-in-law, Alvin (Betty) McNeil, of Pilot, Carl (Ramsey) McNeil, of Snowville, William Morgan, of Roanoke; and five sisters-in-law, Pauline Pittsinger, of Salem, Clover Ratcliff, of Pilot, Lois (Ron) Sedlacek, of Pilot, Gloria McNeil, of Pilot, and Ocie McNeil, of Christiansburg. He also leaves 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday January 9, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 8, 2013.¹

     Hazel Aliene McNeil married James Arlo Sowers.^1,2 Her married name was Sowers. Hazel Aliene McNeil was born circa 1923.² She died on September 25, 2015 at Virginia.² She Hazel Aliene McNeil Sowers, 92, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 25, 2015. Aliene was the daughter of the late Everett and Nora McNeil of Pilot. Aliene was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Arlo Sowers; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Nolley (Vernon); one son, Kenneth R. Sowers; three brothers, Junior McNeil, Raymond McNeil, and Aaron McNeil; two sisters, Margie Allman and Ada Mae Morgan. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Dewaine Smith of Pilot, Karen and John O'Connor of Newnan, Ga; two daughters-in-law, Connie V. Sowers of Pilot, and Wanda Nolley of Pilot. She leaves seven grandchildren and their spouses, Darrell Smith (Dixie) of Pilot, Vangie Radford of Lynchburg, Kimberly Nester (Randall) of Floyd, Corey Nolley (Susan) of Check, Lynette Vest (Bryan) of Floyd, Jennifer Gardner (Chris) of Goode, Julie Wade (Dave) of Hiwassee; two brothers and one brother-in-law, Alvin McNeil (Betty) of Pilot, and Carl McNeil (Julie) of Snowville, William Morgan of Roanoke; three sisters and two sisters-in-law, Pauline Pittsinger of Salem, Clover Ratcliff of Pilot, Lois Sedlacek (Ron) of Pilot, Gloria McNeil of Pilot, Ocie McNeil of Christiansburg; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Don Sowers (Lula Mae) of Laurel Ridge, Margie Sutphin (Cecil) of Pilot, Jean Graham (Kenneth) of Salem; sister-in-law, Corine Sowers of Floyd. She also leaves 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday September 28, 2015, with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday after 4 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 4 until 7 p.m. on September 27, 2015.²

     Glenna Mae Lawrence Glenna Lawrence Nichols, October 19, 1938 - October 11, 2023. Glenna L. Nichols, 84, of Roanoke and Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The daughter of Hubert and Bernie Link Lawrence, she was born and grew up in the Pilot area of Floyd County, Va. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 58 years, Clyde H. Nichols; and siblings, Clara Conner, Blondine Clower, Estelle Janney, Lee Lawrence, and Ray Lawrence. She is survived by her sons, Donald (Sandra) Nichols, Ronald (Tammy) Nichols, and Lyle (Cindy) Nichols; and her beloved grandchildren, Allyson and Michael. Her remaining sister, Erma Jean Vest; nieces, nephews, and extended family; and her best friend, Jeanette Slone, mourn her passing. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 19, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Clyde Hylton Nichols, son of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt, on June 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,6,9,7,8,10,11,4} As of June 20, 1957,her married name was Nichols. Glenna Mae Lawrence died on October 11, 2023 at Virginia at age 84.⁴

     Clyde Hylton Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10 He was born on May 28, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,1,4,6,10,7 He married Glenna Mae Lawrence, daughter of Hubert Lee Lawrence and Bernie Link, on June 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{8,11,4,12,13,14,6,15} Clyde Hylton Nichols died on August 24, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^6,10 He Clyde H. Nichols, 83, of Bent Mountain, Va., died on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Franklin County, Va., on May 28, 1934, to the late Robert Aldine and Lucy Holt Nichols. Clyde retired as a welder and supervisor at Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Glenna Lawrence Nichols. Also surviving are his sons, Donald (Sandra) Nichols, Ronald (Tammy) Nichols and Lyle (Desiree) Nichols; two sisters, Nadine N. Sloan and Shirley N. (Jim) Mohler; two brothers, James Alton Nichols and Danny Lee Nichols; three sisters-in-law, Effie G. Nichols, Ruth K. Nichols and Erma Jean L. Vest; and two grandchildren, Allyson N. (James) Carter and Michael D. Nichols. A Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on August 27, 2017.⁶

     Robert Aldine Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5 He was born on September 20, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,4,5 He married Lucy Evelyn Holt on November 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Robert Aldine Nichols died on April 14, 1960 at age 61.^6,3,4,5

     Lucy Evelyn Holt was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-60-0245.⁷ She was born on March 18, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{6,1,2,7,3,4,5} She married Robert Aldine Nichols, son of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on November 7, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of November 7, 1918,her married name was Nichols. Lucy Evelyn Holt died on May 10, 1985 at age 84.^6,2,3,4,5

     Flora Virginia Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on November 12, 1876 at Virginia.^1,4,5,3 She married John Wesley Hall, son of Gordon M. Hall and Mary Delaware "Della" King, on November 15, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,1,3 As of November 15, 1899,her married name was Hall. Flora Virginia Whitenack died on August 30, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 31.^1,4,5,3

     Bernard Wesley Link was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-14-4378.¹² He was born on December 31, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,3,4,5 He married Eva Estell Edwards, daughter of George Bunion Edwards and Cliffey B. Bishop, on August 23, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^{2,13,3,4,14,15} Bernard Wesley Link died on May 31, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,1 He LINK, Bernard Wesley, 75, of Pilot, passed away Saturday, May 31, 1997 in Meadowbrook Nursing Home, after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Edwards Link and a brother, Robert Link. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Phyllis Link of Radford, Gerald and Hazel Link of Pilot; a sister, Edna Beckelhimer of Roanoke; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jerry and Kathline Link of Salem, Percy Link, Shawsville; also three grandsons; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by Dr. Ray Penn and the Rev. Glenn Griffin, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on June 2, 1997.²

     Edna Juanita Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,13 Her Social Security Number was 224-20-0942.¹⁴ She was born on May 7, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,2,9,14,4,13} As of October 18, 1941,her married name was Beckelhimer.² She married Arthur Beckelhimer on October 18, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Edna Juanita Link and Arthur Beckelhimer were divorced on August 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Edna Juanita Link died on April 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 84.^9,14,13 She May 7, 1924 ~ April 7, 2009. Edna Link Beckelhimer, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, of Salem, Va., was born May 7, 1924, and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. The daughter of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard Link, of Pilot, Va., Robert Link, of Check, Va., and Jerry Link, of Salem, Va. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Alvis Beckelhimer and Patricia Champaign, of Roanoke; and daughters, Linda J. Beckelhimer, of Salem, and Wilma Simmons, of Salem, Va. She is also survived by her grandson, Eric Beckelhimer, of Roanoke, Va; brother, Percy Link, of Radford, Va; and her sister-in-law, Helen Link, of Check, Va. She was a member of Hollins Church of the Nazarene in Roanoke. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2009, in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lynn Riddle officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd, County. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Beckelhimer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 1300 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. on April 8, 2009.⁹

     Lydia Parsons Lydia and Stephen received all of Richard Parson's blacksmith tools in his Will. They received all the remainder of Richard Parson's estate because they were taking care of him and his wife.² She was born in 1747/48 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. She married Stephen Yates Sr., son of John "of Dan River" Yates III and Elizabeth Unknown, circa 1767 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1767,her married name was Yates. Lydia Parsons died in 1805 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

     Percy Lynwood Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,11 His Social Security Number was 226-94-5582.¹² He was born on July 1, 1927 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{13,11,1,12,14,15} He died on February 20, 2011 at Radford, Virginia, at age 83.^3,12,4 He Percy Lynwood Link, 83, of Pilot, Va. died on February 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link and is preceded in death by brothers Bernard Link, Bob Link and Jerry Link and a sister, Edna Beckelhimer. He is survived by sister-in-law, Helen Link; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. The Link family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. on February 23, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-9829.¹³ Jerry Lynn Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 2, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,1,13,4,6 He married Kathleen Marie Vest, daughter of Truman Vest and Dormal L. King, circa 1957.^15,8,1,16,3 Jerry Lynn Link died on April 5, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,13,5,6 He Jerry Lynn Link, 72, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church and a current member of West Salem Baptist Church. He retired from General Electric in 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Vest Link, who went to be with the Lord in April, 2004. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Sue, brothers, Bernard and Bob Link, parents, Roscoe and Audrey Link, father and mother-in-law, Truman and Dormal Vest, and son-in-law, Hal Smith. Surviving are three daughters, Denise Fortner of Roanoke, Darlene Smith of Salem, and Carolyn and Scott Brandt, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Lauren Link, Jeremiah, Leah and Rebekah Brandt; sister, Edna Belckelhimer; brother, Percy Link; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Judy Vest, Michael and Evelyn Vest. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at West Salem Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Wilson Family Cemetery in Check, VA. The family will receive friends Monday, April 7, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com. on April 6, 2008.³