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     Basil Nugent Austin PILOT - Basil Nugent Austin, age 75, died at his home Friday morning, Nov. 11, 1988. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the Va. Dept. of Transportation. Survivors are: his wife, Gladys Sisson Austin; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Lynnette Austin, all of Pilot; two brothers, Ercil Austin, Copper Hill, Cecil "Bill" Austin, Christiansburg. Funeral services were at Huffville Church. Intetment in the church cemetery.¹ He was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S1 USN WWII."^6,1,7 He was born on March 25, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,7 He married Ethel Gladys Sisson, daughter of Posie Lester Sisson and Callie Maude Vest, on May 10, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,5 Basil Nugent Austin died on November 11, 1988 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,1,7

     Ruth Merle Sutphin A Floyd County native and long-time Hillsville resident, Ruth Merle Sutphin Sisson died November 26, 2021, at the age of 95. She was the widow of Sebert L. Sisson, the mother of Mary Jo Sisson-Vaughan and Martha Ann Sisson, mother-in-law of Bob Vaughan and Steve Ward, and grandmother of Ritchie and Suzanne Vaughan. Mrs. Sisson was a member of the Carroll County school system for over 30 years, initially as a classroom teacher and then in the last two decades of her professional career, a guidance counselor. An active volunteer for civic, social service, literary, and arts organizations and for the Hillsville First United Methodist Church, she was most proud of her role as a founding Board member of the Carroll Wellness Center. Her sense of public service began early in life when at 18 she moved to Washington, DC during World War II to teach typing and shorthand at the US War Department (now the Pentagon) to members of the military. Mrs. Sisson modeled for her family and many others—as attested by former students and friends whose lives she touched—the values of education, tenacity, kindness, and humor. Her final life lesson was teaching all around her how to die with grace and gratitude. The family wishes to thank our "Hillsville sister" Susan Clark for her long, loving friendship with Ruth and us.³ She was born on March 16, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Sebert Lester Sisson, son of Posie Lester Sisson and Callie Maude Vest, on July 20, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 As of July 20, 1945,her married name was Sisson. Ruth Merle Sutphin died on November 26, 2021 at Virginia at age 95.³

     Noah Isaac Wimmer was buried at Saint George's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Perryman, Harford Co., Maryland.⁷ He was born on December 17, 1878 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 17, 1877 and his gravestone has a birth year of 1877.^4,1,2,7 He married Elizabeth Lee "Betty" Conner, daughter of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on December 26, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Noah Isaac Wimmer died on December 12, 1955 at Maryland at age 76.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 225-78-2281.⁶ Neal Bruce Hatcher married Deborah "Debbie" Turnipseed.¹ Neal Bruce Hatcher was born on January 4, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He died on February 11, 2009 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 56.^4,6 He Neal B. "Coach" Hatcher, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away peacefully this Wednesday morning, February 11, 2009, from the arms of his family into the hands of God. He leaves behind his wife, Debbie; children, Nick and Suzanne; his devoted dog, Rusty; and his siblings, Reba Goff (Wayne), Norma Roberts (Ralph), and Larry Hatcher (Barbara); along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Additionally he is remembered by the impressions upon the hearts of all who knew him and were effected by his persistence to diligence, faithfulness, and selflessness. Neal's striking work ethic is the quality most cited about him, and few can refrain from remembering his dedication to any task at hand, the latest of which being his stewardship of the Grimsley Athletics Program. As athletic director from 1999 to 2006, his iconic blue Whirlie baseball cap and mustache contrasted with the year-round suntan he bore as he maintained fields, schedules, and other facilities for the students all year round. Including his latest stint at Grimsley High School, Neal gave 31 years of his life to young people across the southeast, teaching and coaching more than just football plays, driving laws, or health skills. After graduating from Floyd County High School in Virginia, he left his family farm and parents, Ivan and Pauline, to attend Emory & Henry College, where his love and knowledge of baseball, basketball, football, and track led him to pursue coaching positions throughout Tennessee and Virginia before moving to North Carolina in 1980. Here he taught and coached at Mooresville and Asheboro until he first arrived at Grimsley in 1987, having accepted an assistant coaching position with the Whirlies. Glenn High School in Kernersville hired him as their head football coach in 1993, where his winning record resulted in his being named the 3-A Coach of the Year by NC Prep News. In 1999 he returned to Grimsley to fulfill his best-known role as Athletic Director, where he labored tirelessly before retiring seven years later. Neal's dedication to athletics and public schools resounded within his true devotion to everyone he knew, and he always committed fully to everything and everyone he could. on February 13, 2009.⁴

     Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,5 He was born on November 28, 1880 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,8,1,2,3,5,9} He married Lydia Ann Conner, daughter of Joseph Costley Conner and Lydia M. Clower, on March 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,10,7,2,11,5} Charles Daniel "Charlie" Vest died on April 16, 1958 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^6,7,8,2,5 He Charles D. Vest 77, died April 16, 1958 at his home in Check. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lydia Conner Vest; four sons, L. M. Vest, Roanoke; Oakley L. Vest, Berkley W. Vest, Check; Marshall W. Vest, Loraine, Ohio; a sister Mrs. Moby Stump, Check; a brother James N. Vest, Roanoke. Funeral was held Saturday at Head of the River Church with interment in Wilson Cemetery. on April 24, 1958.⁷

     Elbert Stanley Boone was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 25, 1878 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He married Elizabeth Katherine "Kate" Cummings circa 1903.⁵ Elbert Stanley Boone died on February 3, 1955 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.^3,5,4 He Elbert S. Boone, 76, died Feb. 3, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Mundy of Radford. Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kate Cummings Boone; one granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Whitenack, of Raonoke; and Mrs. H. H. Poff, Check. Services were held Saturday in... circa February 5, 1955.⁵

     Livie May Angle Mrs. Livie Angle Vest, age 84, formerly of 142 Princeton Circle, N.E., died in a local hospital Saturday, February 15, 1986. She was the widow of Robert P. Vest, Sr., and born February 20, 1901, in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Will and Amanda Angle. She was also a member of the Huntington Court United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Winnie V. and William D. Campbell, Roanoke; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert P. and Ruby Vest, Roanoke; Lewis L. and Anna Vest, Goodview; Kermit L. and Shari Vest, Salem; five grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Florence Cummings, of Riner. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. George H. Gravitt officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel.² Her Social Security Number was 224-92-8302.⁷ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She was born on February 20, 1901 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,7,6 She married Robert Peter Vest Sr., son of Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest and Rowena Odell Craghead, circa 1927.^{2,1,3,8,4,5,9} As of circa 1927,her married name was Vest. Livie May Angle died on February 15, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^2,4

     Robert Peter Vest Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 24, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Ruby Ann Fayet on March 11, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,12,3 Robert Peter Vest Jr. died on July 9, 2020 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 91.⁴ He Robert P. Vest Jr., 91, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Charleston, S.C. after several health setbacks. Known to most as Bob and by his family as "Papaw," he was preceded in death by Ruby, his wife of 55 years. Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Patty Barnett (Jeff) of Huntersville, N.C., and Kelly Skelly (Martin) of Charleston, S.C; grandchildren, Katelin Glinka (Ryan), Drew Barnett (Tess Granfield), Angle, Ann Martin and Campbell Skelly; great-grandson, Pierce Glinka; brother, Lewis Vest (Anna); and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Bob was a Roanoke native and a graduate of William Fleming High School and Ferrum College. He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Bob spent most of his career employed with Datacard, (formerly Addressograph-Multigraph). He also owned and operated Shenandoah Valley Motors, where his team repaired and wholesaled vehicles for many decades. He was known by most for his love of all things related to cars. He and Ruby were members of The Star City Chapter of the Falcon Club. They collected and showed antique cars throughout the region. Add in a Sunday NASCAR race, bluegrass concert, and a porch to sit on with a bowl of ice cream or pack of nabs and you would realize his contentment with a simple life. Bob and Ruby raised their family in the Round Hill area as well as Smith Mountain Lake where they enjoyed more than 45 years of boating, water skiing and hosting family and friends. The couple enjoyed traveling together and wintering in Florida. They were both dedicated members of Heights Community Church (Virginia Heights Baptist) where Bob served as an usher. We are especially grateful to the Roper St. Francis Mt. Pleasant Hospital COVID Unit for the care and compassion they showed our Dad when we were not able to be with him. Graveside service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 19, 2020.⁴

     Winnie Mae Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 229-36-5312.¹¹ She was born on July 26, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,11,4 As of November 7, 1953,her married name was Campbell.³ She married William David Campbell on November 7, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{5,1,6,7,3,12,4,10} Winnie Mae Vest died on October 24, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,11,13,4 She Winnie Vest Campbell, 82, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2013. She was a graduate of William Fleming High School, a retiree from Lewis Gale Hospital, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Peter Vest and Livie Hester Angle Vest; and a brother, Kermit L. Vest, of Salem. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, William D. Campbell; a son and daughter- in-law, Michael D. and Hazel Campbell, of Sandy Level; a granddaughter, Lisa M. Dalton; a great- granddaughter, Tiffany Dalton, both of Sandy Level; two brothers and sisters- in-law, Robert P. Vest Jr. and Ruby, of Roanoke, and Lewis L. Vest and Anna, of Goodview. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 25, 2013.⁷