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     Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Poff Katheen Marie Poff 63, of Moneta passed away on January 1, 2021. Kathy was known for her great love of family and will be dearly missed by many. She is proceeded in death by Father Charles "Red" Poff and older brother Charles Poff Jr. (Patty). She is survived by her Mother Ruth Poff, Son Thomas Walters II and Daughter Kesha Poff; siblings Ronald Poff (Pauline), Rita Eanes (Gerald), Kenneth Poff (Chrissy), and Lesha Bell (Terry); grandchildren Haley Walters, Lake McLaughlin, Isabella McLaughlin, and Brooklyn Boccabella. Kathy is also survived by several nieces, nephews, family and friends.³ She was born on September 4, 1957 at Maryland.⁷ She married Thomas Kendell "Tommy" Walters Sr., son of Delbert Keen Walters and Maleta Aldene Link, on August 31, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of August 31, 1973,her married name was Walters. Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Poff and Thomas Kendell "Tommy" Walters Sr. were divorced on October 3, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Poff died on January 1, 2021 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 63.³

     Carolyn Gail Reed Carolyn Reed McPeak, 76, of Hardy, VA., born on September 9th, 1947; passed away peacefully at her mother’s home on January 25th, 2024. Carolyn had fought a hard battle with Alzheimer’s for many years but was always determined to never let it get the best of her. She is no longer suffering and at peace, rejoicing with her Lord Jesus Christ. Carolyn was a hard working woman all her life as she inherited that trait from her mother, Pauline. She fought for and worked hard at her job at Norfolk Southern, then later retired from after 30+ years as a payroll clerk. Even after Carolyn retired she still never rested; she was always finding new projects to complete, mostly for others. Anyone who knew Carolyn knew she didn’t just love the outdoors, but was obsessed with it. There was nothing that she didn’t or couldn’t do: skiing, boating/jetskiing, hunting, traveling, swimming in the lake by her house, garden/landscaping her and her mothers home, and most importantly Carolyn loved to hike. Hiking was her passion and as she said “Hiking was a spiritual experience for me, I’ve learned that I walk to fill my heart with wonder and to feed my soul.” Though she had many unique qualities, the most important thing about her was her compassionate heart. Carolyn lived her life just to make others happy and laugh. All she ever did in her life was give to others, especially to her mother. Her mother was her best friend and whom she spent most of her time with and caring for. Now she gets to rejoice and spend eternity with her in Heaven. Proceeded in death by her husband, Archie McPeak brother, Carlos Reed; beloved parents, Howard and Pauline Reed; grandparents Henry and Mamie Link; and many aunts and uncles. Left to cherish her memory is her aunts, Patricia Nichols (Freddie), Etta Mae Hall; special sister in-law, Evelyn Vest (Michael); Nephews, Ken Reed (Nicole), Aaron Reed; Great Nieces and Nephews, Kaleb Reed, Alexis Thorne (Tyler), Tiara Gillespie (Tristan); one great-great niece, Oakley Thorne; and son at heart, A.J Mcpeak. Special thank you to Gentiva Hospice for coming and helping us in her last days and making her feel as comfortable as she could be.⁶ She was born on September 9, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 She married Archie Henry McPeak on November 30, 1968 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,8,6 As of November 30, 1968,her married name was McPeak. Carolyn Gail Reed died on January 25, 2024 at Virginia at age 76.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-74-4417.¹² Carlos Carter Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,3,4,6 He Carlos Carter Reed, age 32, passed away in an automobile accident on Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Pratt Reed, Christiansburg; two sons, Kenneth C. Reed, Aaron M. Reed, both of Check; his mother, Mrs. Pauline L. Reed, Check; one sister, Carolyn R. McPeak, Hardy; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Henry Link, Floyd; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Perdue, Roanoke. Internment in Restvale Cemetery.³ He was born on September 4, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,13,12,9,4,5,6,7} He married Ruby Inez Pratt on October 25, 1969 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,9 Carlos Carter Reed died on July 1, 1984 at Radford, Virginia, at age 32.^13,9,4,6

     Archie Henry McPeak was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 14, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Carolyn Gail Reed, daughter of Howard Carter Reed and Malethee/Maletha Pauline Link, on November 30, 1968 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4,6 Archie Henry McPeak died on August 12, 2016 at Virginia at age 70.^2,4 He Archie H. McPeak, 70, of Montvale, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Ethel Worrell McPeak; and a sister, Lena Faye McPeak of Pilot, Va. Archie was a long-time employee of General Electric and also a member of Hale's Ford Baptist Church. He loved both hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Reed McPeak; his sons, A.J. McPeak, and Trevor Smith; his brother and sisters, Joyce Kershaw and husband, Drew, Marie Culbertson and husband, Phil, Everette McPeak and wife, Linda, Bonnie Cardwell and husband, Jerry, and Evelyn Vest and husband, Michael; many nieces and nephews; and two foster brothers, Bobby Cooper and Willie Cooper. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery in Floyd County. on August 14, 2016.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-8220.⁴ Paul Huff Willett Jr. was born on November 24, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Shelba Jean Vest, daughter of Clinton Elmer Vest and Catherine Seattle Link, on September 5, 1965 at West Memphis, Crittenden Co., Arkansas.^1,2 Paul Huff Willett Jr. and Shelba Jean Vest were divorced on May 15, 1978 at Harrison Co., Texas.^1,3 Paul Huff Willett Jr. died on December 13, 2012 at age 68.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-60-7930.³ Lawrence Wright Hodges was buried at Hodges Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He Lawrence was an adopted child, his mother and father are not known. He died from a brain tumor.^4,2 He was born on April 28, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Glenna June Lutz, daughter of Sgt. Howard Wesley Lutz and Beulah Mae Link, on January 4, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Lawrence Wright Hodges died on November 16, 1971 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 25.²

     Edgar "Junior" Linkous Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 30, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Lucell Ellen Link, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link and Ida Ellen Conner, on January 29, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Edgar "Junior" Linkous Jr. died on August 12, 2018 at Virginia at age 87.² He Edgar Linkous Jr., 87, of Riner, Va., departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2018 (1931-2018). During his life, Jr. worked at American Construction Inc. as a Crane Operator to support his family. Jr. enjoyed working in his garden and sharing his vegetables with family and friends. He spent many enjoyable hours working on his farm in Floyd, Va. riding his tractor, and tending his cows and tobacco crop. He was a dedicated husband and father who helped each of his daughters build and develop their own homes. Jr. was a long-time member of Mount Elbert United Methodist Church. Preceding him in death are his parents, Edgar and Neail Linkous; brother, Noah Linkous; and sisters, Tootsie Linkous, Loveda Proco, Maudie Proco, Dorothy Lovern, Ida Linkous, Barbara Barker, and Dora Lovern. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years, Lucell Ellen Linkous, four daughters and son in-laws, Neta and Steve Byerly, Dinah and Jim Akers, Kathy and David Mitchem, and Lesia and Rob Pristas; eight grandchildren and their companions, Jon Byerly, Donnie Black and Candace Martin, Jessica and Chris Gillispie, Casey Akers, Daniel Black and Carlee Linkous, Abigail Mitchem, Tayelor Pristas, Colin Pristas; three great-grandchildren, Kaylen Byerly, London Byerly, and Ashlynne Gillispie; his sister and brother-in-law Robertine and Bob Gravely, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to thank the New River Carilion Hospital staff (especially Diana who tended to Jr. for his last two days), Dr Choubey, Dr. March and the Riner Volunteer Rescue Squad. God bless each of you for your kindness and personal attention. Graveside service will follow at Sunset Cemetery. on August 14, 2018.²

     Her married name was Pristas.² Lesia Ellen Linkous June 25, 2023, Lesia Linkous Pristas of Riner, left this world to be with our Lord and Savior at the young age of 50 years old. Lesia found out she had cancer in early April 2023. After 3 short months, she gained her wings. Lesia never gave up and continued to talk about a life of recovery, future time working, and being an active part of her family. Lesia was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Linkous, Jr; step-son, Andrew Pristas; and father-in-law, Ronald Andrew Pristas. She is survived by her husband, Robert Ronald Pristas; mother, Lucell Link Linkous; children, Tayelor and Colin Pristas; step-sons, Edward and Justin Pristas. Lesia will also be missed by her sisters and their husbands, Neta Byerly (Steve), Dinah Akers (Jim), Kathy Mitchem (David); mother-in-law, Marie Teresa Pristas; Rob’s godmother, Polly Fryer (her husband David Fryer is predeceased); brother-in-law, John Martin Pristas (Laura); as well as nieces and nephews, Jon Byerly, Jessica Akers Gillespie, Casey Akers, Donnie Black, Daniel Black, Abby Mitchem, Kacey Pristas, and Sidney Pristas. Lesia was a delight to so many people during her life. She was the owner and lead dancer of the “Back Porch Studio”, located in Floyd County. She taught many how to dance and have fun. Clogging was her favorite, but she dabbled in many different dance forms, providing opportunities for all ages and levels. Lesia also led WeightWatchers meetings for 18 years in the New River Valley. Speaking and helping people on their journey to better themselves was something she took pride in. Lesia was a member of Mt. Elbert United Methodist Church and enjoyed taking her mother to church on Sunday mornings. Lesia graduated from Auburn High School in 1990 and went on to receive a Paralegal Degree from Virginia Western. She worked at Legal Aide, Montgomery County, early in her career. Recently, while working full time at the Division of Polymer Chemistry, Virginia Tech, she completed her Master’s Degree in Education from Old Dominion University. Lesia had a great desire to teach others through her gifts of inspirational speaking and organization. The family would like to thank Kimberly Filer and the staff at Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech for their support during her sudden illness. Special thanks to Dr. Sheela, and Nurse Vonda along with the excellent nursing staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Care for their professional dedication and kindness. Special thanks also goes to “Nurse Anna (RN)” who worked at Roanoke Memorial in the Oncology wing.² She married Robert Ronald "Rob" Pristas.^5,2 Lesia Ellen Linkous was born on February 28, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 She married Jeffrey Austin Robertson on July 16, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of July 16, 1994,her married name was Robertson.³ Lesia Ellen Linkous and Jeffrey Austin Robertson were divorced on November 26, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Lesia Ellen Linkous died on June 28, 2023 at Virginia at age 50.²