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     Lillian Almeda Simpson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 2, 1906 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of December 22, 1928,her married name was Foutz.³ She married Alonza Thurston Foutz on December 22, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Lillian Almeda Simpson died on April 21, 1953 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York, at age 46.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-3174.⁹ Harman Cecil Simpson was born on June 7, 1908 at Gower, Clinton Co., Missouri; The Florida Death Index has a birth date of Jun 6, 1908.^9,4,5,6 He married Nellie May Taylor on December 5, 1931 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ Harman Cecil Simpson and Nellie May Taylor were divorced before April 5, 1940.⁷ Harman Cecil Simpson married Mary Elizabeth Westcott on December 8, 1945 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.⁵ Harman Cecil Simpson and Mary Elizabeth Westcott were divorced on November 2, 1954 at Hampton, Virginia.¹⁰ Harman Cecil Simpson died on October 4, 1980 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 72.⁴

     Beatrice M. "Curly" Simpson was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 20, 1910 at Atchison Township, Clinton Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 As of June 27, 1935,her married name was Creasy.⁵ She married William Garland Creasy on June 27, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 Beatrice M. "Curly" Simpson died on June 27, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,6,4 She CREASY, Beatrice S. (Curly), 84, of Roanoke, died Monday, June 27, 1994, in a local nursing home. She was a charter member of Airlee Court Baptist Church and a member of the Oakland Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Creasy. Surviving are sisters and brother-in-law, Voilette S. Carter, Roanoke, Ina S. Payne, and Sara S. and Jeff Allen, all of Cocoa, Florida; a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Airlee Court Baptist Church or a favorite charity. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. on June 28, 1994.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-70-8369.⁷ Sarah Elizabeth Simpson was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.^4,8 She was born on May 10, 1912 at Gower, Clinton Co., Missouri.^7,4,6 As of December 25, 1937,her married name was Allen.⁸ She married Jeffrie Lee Allen on December 25, 1937 at Bristol, Virginia.^4,8,9 Sarah Elizabeth Simpson died on May 23, 2007 at Viera, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 95.^7,4 She Sarah Simpson Allen, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center in Viera. Sarah was born in Gower, Missouri, but lived most of her life in McDowell County, West Virginia. She attended Concord College and was a school teacher as a young woman. She and her husband of almost 60 years, Jeffrie Lee Allen, who preceded her in 1997, owned and operated McDowell Auto Parts in Welch, WV, for most of their married life. They sold the business and retired to Rock ledge, FL, in 1989, after vacationing here for many years. Sarah and Jeff were avid golfers and played as long as their health permitted. They were strong supporters of the First United Methodist Church of Welch, and the first United Methodist Church of Cocoa. Although they had no children of their own they helped many young people over the years with education and other endeavors, and supported various missionary programs. Sarah was the last remaining of eight siblings, the most recent to pass away being Ina Simpson Payne of Cocoa in Novem ber 2001. Sarah is survived by nieces and nephews in Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Brevard Hospice and The Town Square Assisted Living Facility for the loving care and concern they provided Sarah. Burial will be at Florida Memorial Gardens. on May 25, 2007.⁴

     Elder Daniel Samuel Conner was buried at Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, Clark Co., Illinois.⁷ He was born on December 11, 1821 at Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.⁷ He married Louisa Hendricks, daughter of Samuel Hendricks and Mary Taylor, on January 12, 1843 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^6,3,4,8 Elder Daniel Samuel Conner married Rachel Linn on December 10, 1877 at Clark Co., Illinois.⁹ Elder Daniel Samuel Conner died on February 29, 1904 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 82.^7,5 He Elder Daniel Conner of Casey died Monday evening at the advanced ago of 83. He had performed hundreds of marriage ceremonies and preached hundreds of funerals during his long service as minister of the gospel. on March 2, 1904.⁵

     Margie Ann Strickler was buried at Cecil Cemetery, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 2, 1919 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ As of September 2, 1938,her married name was Parsons.² She married Jack Thomas Parsons on September 2, 1938 at Bland Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Margie Ann Strickler died on September 18, 1952 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia, at age 33.^3,4 She Mrs. Margie Ann Parsons, 33, died Thursday at her home in Pennington Gap after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Jack Parsons; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Harriett Sue Parsons; two sisters, Belle and Nelle Spriekler (should be Strickler), both of North Tazewell; and one brother, Jack Sprickler, Squire, Va. Burial will be in Cecil Cemetery. on September 20, 1952.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-8012.⁵ Albert Lawrence Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 4, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Beulah Inez Sowers, daughter of Posey Lee Sowers and Addie Howery, on October 6, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2 Albert Lawrence Martin died on February 5, 2000 at age 82.^5,1 He MARTIN, Albert Lawrence, 82, of Pilot, beloved husband and father, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 5, 2000. He was a retired employee of Epperly Pontiac, where he worked for many years as an auto mechanic. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Beulah Sowers Martin; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Dorothy Martin of Radford and Luray, Va., Bobby and Mary Jane Martin, Christiansburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and William Bill Shaver, Blacksburg, Nita and Marlin Bishop, Christiansburg; a sister, Annie Reed, Pilot; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2000 in the Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Claude T. Dove, Rev. Jerry Buckner, and Rev. Dennis Hutchinson, with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Sunday at the Horne Funeral Service, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening. on February 6, 2000.¹

     Beulah Inez Sowers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 13, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married Albert Lawrence Martin, son of George Taylor Martin and Mary Ibra Lawrence, on October 6, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,5 As of October 6, 1937,her married name was Martin. Beulah Inez Sowers died on November 17, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁵ She Beulah Sowers Martin, 87, of Pilot, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, November 17, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Wyoming on March 13, 1919 to the late Posey and Addie Howery Sowers, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lawrence Martin. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley M. and Bill Shaver, Blacksburg, Nita M. and Marlin Bishop, Christiansburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy L. and Dorothy Martin, Radford, Bobby A. and Mary Jane Martin, Christiansburg; eight grandchildren, Mitch Martin, Mike Shaver, Doug Shaver, Darrell Roberts, Chris Roberts, Dave Martin, Chris Martin, and Tonya Bishop; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen S. Graham, Christiansburg, Zorene and Johnny Radford, Floyd; a brother and sister-in-law, Ferd and Loraine Sowers, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 20, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the Abundant Life Fellowship, Pilot with the Rev. Leon Alley, the Rev. Layne Board, and the Rev. Jerry Buckner officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call anytime after 4 p.m. Sunday, and the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Abundant Life Fellowship, 4491 Old Pike Road, Pilot. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Evelyn Parisch, Dr. T.P. Davis and his staff, Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff, the nursing staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital, and the staff at English Meadows Assisted Living in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on November 18, 2006.⁵

     Earsel Garland Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 16, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,5 He married Sandra Rena "Renie" Vest, daughter of Warren Pierce Vest and Elizabeth Blondine Martin, on September 27, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Earsel Garland Eanes and Sandra Rena "Renie" Vest were divorced on August 12, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7,10 Earsel Garland Eanes married Brenda Severine Manning, daughter of Malcolm Herbert Manning and Violet Virginia Holt, on October 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 Earsel Garland Eanes and Brenda Severine Manning were divorced on October 27, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Earsel Garland Eanes married Tammy Renae Kendrick on August 14, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 Earsel Garland Eanes and Tammy Renae Kendrick were divorced on October 18, 2004 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Earsel Garland Eanes died on September 12, 2014 at Virginia at age 60.² He Earsel Garland Eanes, 60, of Bent Mountain, went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 12, 2014. He was born in Floyd County on November 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters and his father, Gordon Eanes. Earsel is survived by daughter, Jessica Eanes; mother, Gladys Eanes; three brothers, Gerald Eanes and wife, Rita, Darrell Eanes and wife, Lisa and Bruce Eanes. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Check. on September 14, 2014.²

     Rebecca Ann Conner was born on January 5, 1823 at Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.^1,2 She married John Christopher Hart on March 15, 1849 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^2,3 As of March 15, 1849,her married name was Hart.

     Gordon Archie Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,2 His Social Security Number was 228-30-9200.³ He was born on April 23, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,3,5,7,8,9 He married Iva Gladys Vest, daughter of Andy Wade "Bud" Vest and Minnie Lottie Perdue, on April 23, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,14,15,4,5,16} Gordon Archie Eanes died on August 21, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^13,3,2,6 He EANES, Gordon A., 70, of Check, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 21, 1998 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Vest Eanes of Check; four sons, Gerald Eanes and wife, Rita of Copper Hill, Bruce Eanes and wife, Drea ma of Check, Earsel Eanes and wife, Tammy of Bent Mountain, Darrell Eanes and wife, Lisa of Floyd; six grandchildren, Travis Eanes, Bradley Eanes, Angela Eanes, Jessica Eanes and Ethan Eanes; stepgrandchild, Kala Simpkins; a sister, Edna Janney of Salem. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. on August 22, 1998.²

     Iva Gladys Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,7 She married Gordon Archie Eanes, son of Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes and Arra McIva Clower, on April 23, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,8,2,5,6,10} As of April 23, 1949,her married name was Eanes.⁶ Iva Gladys Vest died on April 12, 2019 at Virginia at age 90.⁵ She Iva Gladys Vest Eanes, 90, of Check, Va., passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andy "Bud" & Minnie Perdue Vest; husband, Archie Gordon Eanes; infant daughter; son, Earsel Garland Eanes; and granddaughters, Terry Beth Eanes and Lacey Rena Eanes. She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Gerald & Rita Eanes, Bruce Eanes, and Darrell & Lisa Eanes; grandchildren and spouses, Travis Eanes (Tina), Bradley Eanes (Jennifer), Jessica Eanes, Angela Boyd (Tyler), Ethan Eanes (India), and Maggie Eanes; and great-grandchildren, Jayden Eanes, Kenley Eanes, Adriana Boyd, and Ezekiel Eanes. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice of the New River Valley and her caregiver, Martha Turpin. on April 13, 2019.⁵

     Teri Beth Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on March 12, 1977 at Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 12, 1977 at Virginia.^1,2

     Dennis Clinton Jennings was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 225-80-0066.⁸ He was born on December 21, 1953 at Radford, Virginia.^1,8,5,4,7 He married Patricia Mae "Pat" West, daughter of Byron Wilson West and Mary Magdalene Cunningham, on January 15, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Dennis Clinton Jennings and Patricia Mae "Pat" West were divorced on October 20, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Dennis Clinton Jennings married Jo Ann Gearheart, daughter of Willie Wayne Gearheart and Eloise Octavia Martin, on November 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Dennis Clinton Jennings died on April 18, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.^2,8,6,7 He Dennis Clinton Jennings, of Pilot, left his earthly home to join the throne of his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 18, 2005 at the age of 51. He is preceded in death by his father, Estel Clinton Jennings. Dennis is survived by his loving, faithful wife of 29 years, Joann Gearheart Jennings; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Mark Linder, Pensacola, Fla; precious granddaughter, Raegan Joy Linder; mother, Hazel W. Jennings, Radford; sister and brother-in-law, Nora Lee and William Saunders, Kill Devil Hills, N.C; niece, Deborah Anne Gragnani; her daughters, Lauren and Paige; nephew, John R. Saunders, his children, Christy and John Richard, all of Richmond. Dennis' extended families are Wayne, Eloise, Jerry, Charlotte, Mark, Tabitha, Angie, Haley, Amanda and Austin. Dennis worked for Wackenhut Corp. at Radford Army Ammunition Plant as Fire Chief from December 1999 to present. He also served as member of the International Fire Chief Association since 1999. He started working for Radford Army Ammunition Plant in 1988. Dennis volunteered his services to Floyd County Fire Department Station #3 as he rose through the ranks serving the Locust Grove community for approximately 27 years. He also served Christiansburg Rescue Squad in the mid 1970's, extending that service to Floyd's Locust Grove Rescue Squad after moving to Pilot in 1978. In his free time, Dennis enjoyed working at Pilot Mountain Grocery, which was purchased by his cousin, the late Ronnie Wimmer, meeting the public gave him joy. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Pilot. on April 20, 2005.²

     George Smith Conner was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁶ He was born on January 17, 1825 at Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.^3,2,5 He married Jane Davee, daughter of Benjamin F. Davee and Amanda Shorde, on April 2, 1848 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,1,4,2,7 George Smith Conner Jasper Co, IL. A note written into the cemetery records states he and Jane arrived this date. in 1855.⁷ He married Ruminta A. Ballard on October 26, 1876 at Jasper Co., Illinois.^4,5 George Smith Conner George S. Conner, son of Daniel and Rebecca (Smith) Conner, was born in Fayette County, Ind., on January 17, 1825. His parents moved to Indiana when it was a territory, in 1812. George attended school some and cleared land, until he was 14 years old, when his father moved to Shelby County, Ind., where he farmed, and where his father died in 1841 and his mother in 1848. On April 2, 1849, he married Jane, daughter of Benjamin Davee, of Shelby County, Ind. To them were born nine children, only one of whom, Alice M., is living. In 1855, he came to Jasper County, Ill., and purchased 120 acres of prairie land, and improved it. His wife dying January 16, 1876, on October 26, 1876, he married for his second wife Ruminta A., daughter of William W. Ballard, of Darke County, Ohio. Four children have been born to them, two of whom, Cora E. and Nellie M. are living. Mr. Conner now owns and occupies a fine farm of 400 acres, and as good a house as there is in the township. He is a general farmer, and deals in stock quite extensively. In politics he is a Republican, and was a true friend to the soldier of the late war. His uncle, John Conner, was a soldier of the Revolution, his grandfather Smith, a minute-man, was killed by the Tories, and his wife's great grandfather, a soldier in the same war. Mr. Conner and wife are both members of the Christian Church, and are very highly esteemed by all who know them. in 1884.^7,5 He died on March 14, 1889 at Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 64.^3,2

     Jerry Lee Sumpter Jerry Lee Sumpter, Apr 16, 1953 - Aug 23, 2024. Jerry Lee Sumpter, age 71 of Floyd, Virginia went to be with the Lord on August 23rd, 2024. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Kim (Chris) Bond, Amy (William) Wirt, and Brad (Justina) Sumpter; six grandchildren: Alena (Trevor), Ryne, Katie, Chloe, Aubrey and Emery; two brothers: Morris and Richard Sumpter; and beloved dog Charlie. Jerry, a life-long resident of Floyd, lived a quiet life, thankful for the things he had, not envious of the things he didn’t. Jerry’s children will remember him as someone who preferred to live his life in the background, not seeking to be front and center. They’ll remember him as someone who would put his head down and get to work, even if he was tired. Perhaps most importantly, Jerry’s children will remember him as someone who made them laugh, even in difficult times.⁵ He was born on April 16, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Geraldine "Dee" McAlexander, daughter of Archie Washington McAlexander and Lena Pearl Martin, on March 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Jerry Lee Sumpter and Geraldine "Dee" McAlexander were divorced on June 27, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Jerry Lee Sumpter died on August 23, 2024 at Virginia at age 71.⁵