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     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9425.⁸ Albert Dewey Hendrick Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,7 He was born on June 22, 1939 at West Virginia.^8,3,4,6,7 He married Barbara Alice "Bobbie" Craighead, daughter of David Eutaw "Taw" Craighead and Hazel Ruth Harris, on June 22, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,1,3,4 Albert Dewey Hendrick Jr. died on October 1, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,8,5,6,7 He HENDRICK, Albert Dewey Jr., (Pop-A-Top), 64, of Roanoke, went to be with his heavenly father on the evening of Wednesday, October 1, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dewey was the loving and good husband of Barbara A. Hendrick; the loving father of both Michael Timothy Hendrick and Beth Hendrick Lynskey; and stepson that he raised from age one, Patrick Robert Abbott. Dewey enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading his bible, and watching those old westerns and ball games on TV. He especially enjoyed watching those westerns with his favorite "Little Cowboy", Adam Blake Lynskey, his beloved grandson who brought him joy in his last days. He was predeceased by his mother, Loraine, brother, Mitchell, and sister, Jean. Dewey leaves behind, besides the family listed above, a devoted, caring son-in-law, James Lynskey; sisters, Gale Buck and Sue Akers; a brother, Malcolm "Sonny" Gray, Jr; his stepfather, Malcolm Gray, Sr; and his sister-in-law, Jessica Dyer. Dewey had many friends who stood by him when he needed that the most, taking him to doctor's appointments, helping with meals, and giving him the support he needed. He loved all of you and considered you a blessing to him. May God bless you all for the sacrifices you have made to help him and his family. Also left behind is his beloved dog, Molly, who was a constant companion to him. Dewey worked hard all his life at home, in the Army, driving his own truck, then working until he retired from Wilson Trucking Corporation. After that, he devoted his time to caring for his late father-in-law, David Craighead, until he passed away. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2003, from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Roy Rogers will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel . on October 4, 2003.²

     Earnest Maynard Greene was buried at Joel Green Cemetery, Dillons Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Dessie Mae Sloan. Earnest Maynard Greene was born on January 17, 1915 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Ardella Gay Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on September 7, 1972 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Earnest Maynard Greene died on June 7, 1994 at age 79.²

     Alexander Quarrier "Ark" Smith was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹² His Social Security Number was 223-14-1255.⁶ He was born on March 23, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,11 He married Margaret Shawkey Deisher, daughter of Harry Christain Deisher Sr. and Lorene Evelyn Williams, on November 28, 1936 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,1,8,2 Alexander Quarrier "Ark" Smith died on June 18, 1943 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 35.^6,2 He Cpl. Alexander Q. Smith, 35, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Brooks Smith, a prominent Charleston family, was killed early yesterday morning in a fall from the 14th floor of the Chicagoan hotel in Chicago. The body will be brought to Charleston Sunday and funeral services probably will be held on Monday. Cpl. Smith had been in the army a year and was en route to the air corps base at Salt Lake City, Utah, after attending the funeral of his mother in Charleston last week. His father died last October. Cpl. Smith resided at 4010 MacCorkle Av. He was a native of Charleston and attended local public schools and Princeton university. Before going into the service he was connected with the Smith-Hetiel Insurance Co. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Deisher Smith; a brother, Harrison B. Smith of Charleston and a sister, Mrs. George Fox of Gainesville, Fla. on June 19, 1943.⁸ He A semi-military funeral will be held at 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Kanawha Presbyterian church for Cpl. Alexander Q. Smith, 35, member of a prominent Charleston family, who was killed early Friday morning in a fall from the 14th floor of a Chicago hotel. The body is to arrive in Charleston tonight and will be taken to the residence, 4010 MacCorkle Av. Rev. R. C. Boothe will officiate and burial will be in the family plot in Spring Hill cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward D. Spilman, C. Mason Sullivan, J. Noyes Smith, Buckner Clay, Robert A. Moore, C. H. Hetzel, T. G. Gordon and E. Dana Smith. Active pallbearers will be Sgt. Charles A. Potts, Sgt. John J. Siner, Sgt. John B. Dinehardt, Sgt. Glen I. Davis, Pfc. Homer A. Rehburg and Pfc. William A. Satterfield of the aviation cadet board. Cpl. Smith was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison B. Smith, both of whom died within the past year. He had been in the air corps of the army a year and was en route to the base at Salt Lake City, Utah. Before going into the service he was connected with the Smith-Hetzel Insurance Co. He was graduated from Haverford preparatory school at Haverford, Pa, attended Princeton university and was a member of the Campus club. on June 20, 1943.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 226-74-1304.⁹ Erney Lee "Ernie" Nichols was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 8, 1952 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,4 He married Brenda Mae Miller, daughter of Henry Raymond Miller and Lois Ruby Hale, on November 26, 1973 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Erney Lee "Ernie" Nichols died on June 30, 1986 at Baker Co., Oregon, at age 34; Killed in a tractor-trailer accident.^9,2,3

     Linda Sue Nichols Linda Sue Nichols, age 66, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born December 23, 1954 the daughter of the late James Albert Nichols and Ardella Craighead Holt. Surviving are four children, Jennifer Janney (fiancé, Bruce Martin), Roy Beckner, Michael Beckner (Terry), Hubert Dale Mitchell (Victoria); five grandchildren, Dakota Mitchell, Alyssa Mitchell, Jessica Darnell, Logan Beckner, James Fletcher; two great grandchildren, Ashley Lynch, Wayne Fletcher; four step-grandchildren, Christian Piunti, Logan Piunti, Madison MacPherson, Bryson Hodges; three sisters, Jeraldine Guilliams, Ruth Foley, Virginia Aldridge.⁵ She was born on December 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of December 27, 1972,her married name was Beckner.³ She married Roy Moses Beckner Sr. on December 27, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Linda Sue Nichols and Roy Moses Beckner Sr. were divorced on February 4, 1981.³ As of May 8, 1981,her married name was Mitchell.³ Linda Sue Nichols married Hubert Wilson Mitchell on May 8, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Linda Sue Nichols and Hubert Wilson Mitchell were divorced on September 25, 1997 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Linda Sue Nichols died on December 27, 2020 at Virginia at age 66.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 228-86-0882.⁹ Elsie Marie Nichols was buried at Guilliams Family Cemetery, 412 Sigmon Ridge Lane, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 11, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,2,4 As of December 19, 1972,her married name was Beckner.³ She married David Jackson Beckner, son of Claude Thomas Beckner and Delphia Elizabeth Guilliams, on December 19, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Elsie Marie Nichols and David Jackson Beckner were divorced on April 25, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of June 8, 1996,her married name was Huffman.³ Elsie Marie Nichols married Larry Wayne Huffman on June 8, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Elsie Marie Nichols died on April 2, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^9,2 She Elsie Marie Beckner Huffman, 51, of Wirtz, Va., passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, in a Roanoke hospital. Elsie was born March 11, 1958, and was preceded in death by her father, Albert Nichols; sister, Fay Dollman Haupt; and a brother, Erney Nichols. She is survived by a son, Jamie Parcell, of the home; twin daughters, Carolyn and Sharon Beckner, of Rocky Mount; and one special grandson, Zachary Wright, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her mother, Ardella Holt, of Callaway, brother, Billy Nichols, of Bent Mountain; and sisters, Virginia Aldridge, of Callaway, Jerline and Kermit Guilliams, of Callaway, Linda Nichols, of Sontag, and Ruth and Roger Foley, of Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be conducted from the Guilliams-Beckner Family Cemetery in Callaway. on April 3, 2009.²

     Calvin Lambert Holt was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He Calvin was raised by his grandmother Ada Mestic Shilling Holt.^1,2 He was born on April 9, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Ardella Gay Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on May 7, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2,5 Calvin Lambert Holt died on November 29, 2005 at age 80.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-68-8823.⁴ Lillie Frances Akers and Billy Gene Nichols were divorced.¹ Lillie Frances Akers was born on February 21, 1938 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of November 1, 1975,her married name was Nichols.² She married Billy Gene Nichols, son of James Albert Nichols and Ardella Gay Craighead, on November 1, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Lillie Frances Akers died on January 22, 2011 at West Virginia at age 72.⁴

     William Henry Jacob "Jacob" Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 He was born on January 28, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,1 He married Elsie Jane Argabright, daughter of Sarah Jane Argabright, on January 15, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 William Henry Jacob "Jacob" Vest died on October 31, 1949 at age 84.^4,5,1

     Michael Wayne Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on November 18, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7,8 He married Jennifer Cheryl Worrell on October 28, 1972 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.⁸ Michael Wayne Poff and Jennifer Cheryl Worrell were divorced on October 6, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Michael Wayne Poff married Sharon Delores Argabright on August 24, 1990 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Michael Wayne Poff died on July 20, 2016 at Virginia at age 65.^3,7 He Michael Wayne Poff, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Walter and Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Sharon Poff; sister, Kathy P. Banks; niece, Michelle Forth and husband, Chad; best buddy, Gabe Salamanca; his best friend and brother he never had, Pete Hampton; and his furry companion, Olaf. Mike was a longtime member of Isaac Walton Montgomery County Chapter and the Blue Ridge Model A Club. Mike had a very special sense of humor, loved working in his garage, fishing with Gabe and Pete, and will be sadly missed. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The family would like to thank the staff of Lewis Gale Montgomery, including the ICU, PCU, and all the staff on the second floor for their kind assistance. on July 22, 2016.³

     Lewis Ellis Aldridge was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9 His Social Security Number was 229-36-7436.¹⁰ He was born on February 22, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,9 He married Virginia Ellen "Ginny" Nichols, daughter of James Albert Nichols and Ardella Gay Craighead, on September 25, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Lewis Ellis Aldridge died on January 20, 2002 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,10,9 He ALDRIDGE, Lewis Ellis, 74, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2002 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Aldridge, Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bure and Virginia Aldridge, Check, Willie and Eva Aldridge, Pilot; three sisters, Gladys Perdue, Copper Hill, Ersel Willis and Versie Hall, both of Roanoke; father-in-law, Albert Nichols, Floyd; mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Ardella and Calvin Holt, Callaway; brother-in-law, Billy G. Nichols, Callaway; four sisters-in-law and spouses, Linda S. Nichols, Sontag, Elsie M. Huffman, Rocky Mount, Jerline and Kermit Guilliams, Callaway, Ruth and Roger Foley, Rocky Mount; special niece, Melinda Thurman, Rocky Mount; two special nephews, Jamie Parcell, Ray Foley, both of Rocky Mount and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Monta Vista Church Cemetery, Callaway, Va. on January 22, 2002.¹

     Richard Hart was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 28, 1905 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He married Lura Evelyn Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on June 17, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Richard Hart died on July 9, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-09-6933.⁷ Lawey Edith Hall was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1 She was born on January 3, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,1 She married Booker Lemon Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Docie" Poff, on May 17, 1941 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,11 As of May 17, 1941,her married name was Conner.¹¹ Lawey Edith Hall died on December 15, 1990 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 96.^8,9,1 She CHRISTIANSBURG - Lawey Hall Conner, age 96, died Saturday morning in a Pulaski hospital. Surviving are one sister, Elva Hall White, Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville; one brother, Norris M. Hall, Check; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Elbert L. Naff officiating with interment in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday. on December 16, 1990.⁹

     Jincy Berry "Jane" Vest Vest marriage bond between Jane Vest and Anderson Viar Daughter of Littleberry Vest and Polly Moore Vest Know all men by these presents that we Anderson Viar and Abraham Jones are held and firmly bound unto James Pleasants Jr., Esq. Governor ofthe Commonwealth of Virginia, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of the United States to the payment where of will and truly to be made to the said governor and his successors for the use of the Commonwealth, we bind ourselves and each of us, our, and each of our heirs, executors, administrators, jointly and severally firmly, by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated 29th day of April 1824. The condition of the above obligations is such that where as there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the abovebound Anderson Viar and Jane Vest. Now if there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligations to be void else to remain in full force. Anderson Viar Abraham Jones The clerk of Franklin County will issue a license to solemnize a marriage between Anderson Viar and my daughter Jinsey (Jane). Berry Vest April 25, 1824. She was buried at Via-James Cemetery, Rt. 622 & Rt. 785, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1806 at Virginia.⁴ She married Alexander Anderson Via on April 29, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 29, 1824,her married name was Via.

     His Social Security Number was 230-60-2749.⁵ Roy Moses Beckner Sr. Roy Moses Beckner Sr., 68, of Ferrum, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. He was born on March 15, 1944, to the late Mose Peter and Mary Childress Beckner. He will be sadly missed. He is survived by his sons, Roy Beckner Jr. and Michael Beckner (Terry); stepgrandchildren, Jessica and Logan Darnell; brother, James Bill Beckner, of Ridgeway; and sisters, Sylvia Beckner, of Roanoke, Carol Beckner, of Ferrum, and Betty Stanley of Texas.² He was born on March 15, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He married Linda Sue Nichols, daughter of James Albert Nichols and Ardella Gay Craighead, on December 27, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Roy Moses Beckner Sr. and Linda Sue Nichols were divorced on February 4, 1981.¹ Roy Moses Beckner Sr. died on August 14, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^5,2,3