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     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Young was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 15, 1876 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Andrew Sisson, son of James Madison Sisson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Coon, on December 10, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 10, 1891,her married name was Sisson. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Young died on April 16, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.²

     Cleatus Elmo Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA TEC4 116 PORT BN TC WWII."^1,2 He was born on September 4, 1921 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on May 8, 1947 at age 25.²

     Iris Mae Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,8 She was born on October 2, 1919 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Oba Malachi Hunt on September 4, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,9 As of September 4, 1939,her married name was Hunt.¹ Iris Mae Sisson died on July 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 94.⁶ She Iris Sisson Hunt, 94, of Salem (formerly of Christiansburg) went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall A. and Roxie Manning Sission; husband, Oba M. Hunt; and son-in-law, Wayne Britt. She was a longtime member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and a member of the McDaniel Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Iris retired from the Montgomery County Treasurers office after 25 years of service. Surviving are her daughter, Joan H. Britt; grandchildren, Kimberly Dorton and husband David, Adam Britt and wife Andra, Allen Britt and wife Amanda; great-grandchildren, Alexandra Britt, Brittney Dorton, Abigail Britt, Samuel Dorton, Anna Stuart Britt, Katherine Dorton, and Nicholas Britt; sister, Cleo S. DeWeese; and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to either Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, New Hope Presbyterian Church, or Good Samaritan Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff of the Joseph C. Thomas Center at Richfield for their love and compassion over the last 10 years. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on July 13, 2014.⁶

     Cleo Ferle Sisson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on September 8, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,6 She married William Calvin "Bill" DeWeese, son of William Curtis DeWeese and Sally Ann Mills, on November 18, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2,6 As of November 18, 1943,her married name was DeWeese.² Cleo Ferle Sisson died on May 26, 2016 at Virginia at age 92.^1,6 She Cleo Sisson DeWeese, 92, of Bent Mountain, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Marshall A. and Roxie Manning Sisson; husband, William C. (Bill) DeWeese; daughter, Sue Ann DeWeese; brother, Cleatus Sisson, sister Iris Hunt, and twin sister, Leo Simpson. Surviving are her daughter, Christine Steppe and husband, Chuck, of King George; sons, Donald N. DeWeese of Bent Mountain, and Calvin P. DeWeese of Waverly, Ga; grandsons, Charles L. Steppe Jr. and wife, Jill, Thomas W. Steppe; great-grandchildren, Colleen and Charles (Chase) Steppe. A graveside service will be conducted in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on May 29, 2016.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2399.⁵ Leo Merle Sisson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 She was born on September 8, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7,5 She married Adolphus Ray "Sonny" Simpson, son of Charles Henry Simpson and Cora Alice DeWeese, on October 4, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 As of October 4, 1945,her married name was Simpson. Leo Merle Sisson died on November 13, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^3,9,5 She Leo Sisson Simpson, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Marshall A. and Roxie Manning Sisson; brother, Cleatus Sisson; and husband, Adolphus R. "Sonny" Simpson. She retired from Halmode Apparel as a machine operator. Surviving are her sons, Charles M. Simpson, Allen M. Simpson and wife, Sharon, and Carlton R. Simpson and wife, Cathy, all of Roanoke; grandsons, Bradley J. Simpson and wife, Ashley, Daniel M. Simpson and wife, Gina, all of Roanoke, and Steven R. Simpson, of Irmo, S.C; sister, Iris S. Hunt, of Salem; her twin sister, Cleo S. DeWeese, of Bent Mountain; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 15, 2013.³

     Oba Malachi Hunt was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PHM3 USNR WWII."^1,4,5 He was born on January 6, 1915 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Iris Mae Sisson, daughter of Marshall Albert Sisson and Roxie Elsie Manning, on September 4, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 Oba Malachi Hunt died on July 18, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 40.^1,4,5

     Laller Christine Overstreet was buried at Barnett Cemetery, Rt. 637, on Sisson Farm in the middle of the dairy farm, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,4,7 She was born on July 3, 1912 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,8 She married Ivan Wade Conner, son of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on June 11, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of June 11, 1947,her married name was Conner. Laller Christine Overstreet married Ivan Wade Conner, son of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on August 13, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Laller Christine Overstreet died on February 11, 1954 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 41.^6,4

     Lovisa "Lucy" Conner was buried at Fairview Cemetery, near Fountaintown, Shelby Co., Indiana.² She was born on October 31, 1818 at Fayette Co., Indiana; The barely readable headstone has her age as possibly 24 years, 8 months, 3 days. This would conflict with her sister Nancy's birth date.^3,2 She died on May 9, 1843 at Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 24.^3,2

     Sherman Ruric Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on April 16, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 He married Clara Irene Harless on December 24, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁹ Sherman Ruric Simpson and Clara Irene Harless were divorced before April, 1950.⁸ Sherman Ruric Simpson died on February 14, 1963 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^3,4 He Sherman Ruric Simpson, 62, of Welch, died Thursday in a Welch hospital. Former superintendent of Hoppers Coal Co. at Wharton, he was a son of Jessie F. Simpson of Welch, and the late Mrs. Eliza Stricker Simpson. Additional survivors are a brother, Herman C. Simpson of Paisley, Fla., five sisters, Mrs. Jeffrey Allen and Mrs. Henry Barley of Welch, Mrs. J. T. Carter and Mrs. W. T. Creasy of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. C. H. Payne of Cocoa, Fla. Friends may call at Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch after 2 p.m. today. Committal rites will be held in Sherwood Cemetery at Salem, Va. Pallbearers will be Dr. A. J. Villani, Dr. Dante Castrodale, Charles Foster, Bill Parker, Walter Steen, T. A. Johnson, and Albert A. Barley. on February 16, 1963.⁴

     Voilette Paige Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-50-9906.⁷ She was born on January 30, 1905 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,7,6 As of October 25, 1922,her married name was Carter.² She married James Thomas "J.T." Carter on October 25, 1922 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8 Voilette Paige Simpson died on October 5, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^1,7 She CARTER, Voilette Simpson, 93, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 5, 1998 at her home. Mrs. Carter was born in West Virginia January 30, 1905. She was predeceased by her husband, James T. Carter; her parents, Jesse F. Simpson and Eliza Strickler Simpson; three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Jeanne C. Bowen of Roanoke; granddaughter, Paige B. Vandergrift and her husband, Alwyn of Richmond; great-grandchildren, Michael B. Vandergrift and Sarah Paige Vandergrift of Richmond; sisters, Mrs. Sarah S. Allen of Rockledge, Fla., Mrs. Ina S. Payne of Cocoa, Fla; and a number of nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be held in Sherwood Burial Park. on October 6, 1998.¹

     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