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     Brainard William Hall was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He was born on September 2, 1902 at Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 4, 1902.^1,2,5 He died on April 18, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 15.^4,5

     Robert Wilson Miles was buried at Huntsville Memory Garden, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.⁴ He married Edna Unknown.⁶ Robert Wilson Miles was born on May 10, 1917 at Virginia.^2,4 He died on December 2, 1988 at Alabama at age 71.⁴

     Joseph Reese Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 4, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Roxie Gertrude Poff, daughter of Robert Hosea Poff and Nellie Vergie King, on April 14, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Joseph Reese Sowers died on October 9, 1928 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of Oct 16, 1928.^1,5

     Roxie Gertrude Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She FLOYD - Mrs. Roxie Gertrude Bradford, age 85, died Monday evening, August 18, 1986, in the Montgomery County Hospital. She is survived by two sons, Josephs R. Sowers, Alexandria; Charley O. Sowers, Christiansburg; two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Merle) Rakes, Shawsville; Mrs. Everett (Etta Mae) Reed, Floyd; a stepson, Kimer Flinchum, Salem; two stepdaughters, Renea Motley, Salem; Lucy Collins, Roanoke; a brother, Carlos Poff, Sophia, W. Va; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday from. the Huffville Church conducted by the Rev. Roy Turpin and the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, anytime Wednesday. The family will receive friends there from 7:00 to 9:00 Wednesday evening.⁴ She was born on March 21, 1901 at Virginia.^5,3,1 She married Joseph Reese Sowers, son of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on April 14, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ As of April 14, 1919,her married name was Sowers.⁶ As of April 29, 1937,her married name was Flinchum.² Roxie Gertrude Poff married John Martin Flinchum on April 29, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of September 15, 1966,her married name was Bradford.² Roxie Gertrude Poff married William James Bradford on September 15, 1966 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Roxie Gertrude Poff died on August 18, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.^4,5,1

     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8595.⁸ Edna Florence Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,6 She and Ellis Carson Altizer were divorced.³ Edna Florence Sowers and William Thomas Bernard were divorced.³ Edna Florence Sowers was born on February 29, 1920 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,8,6 She married Ellis Carson Altizer, son of Robert E. Lee Altizer and Loula Mae Reed, on April 5, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 As of April 5, 1939,her married name was Altizer. As of June 25, 1958,her married name was Bernard.³ Edna Florence Sowers married William Thomas Bernard on June 25, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 1, 1964,her married name was Dunford.³ Edna Florence Sowers married Haynes Moran "Monk" Dunford on February 1, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Edna Florence Sowers died on January 17, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^4,9,6

     Ellis Carson Altizer and Edna Florence Sowers were divorced.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-05-5998.⁵ Ellis Carson Altizer was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on April 23, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Edna Florence Sowers, daughter of Joseph Reese Sowers and Roxie Gertrude Poff, on April 5, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Ellis Carson Altizer died on May 18, 1973 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,6 He RINER -- Ellis C. Altizer, age 59, of Route 3, Riner, was dead on arrival Friday evening, May 18, 1973, at a local hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James Cole, Bedford, Mrs. Paul Gardner, Christiansburg, Mrs. Johnny Jones, Arlington; three sisters, Mrs. Surface Martin, Christiansburg, Mrs. Ollie Gillispie, Georgia, Mrs. Harold Cummings, Stuart; two brothers, Lee Altizer, and Roy Altizer, both of Riner; also four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 21, 1973, 2:00 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home in Christiansburg, with the Rev. Archie P. Naff officiating. Burial followed in Surface Cemetery, Riner. on May 24, 1973.⁶

     Edith Pauline Altizer Edith Altizer Cole, 73 of Bedford, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on Saturday, December 2, 1939 in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Ellis Altizer and Edna Sowers Altizer. She was a retired employee of Sam Moore Furniture. Surviving is her husband, James Edgar Cole; her daughter, Pamela C. Hammack & husband, Roger of Bedford; three sisters, Linda F. McCoy of Dublin, Judy Davis of FL, Lettie Brewer of Bedford; a grandson, Stephen Hammack. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.² She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 2, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 21, 1959,her married name was Cole.³ She married James Edgar Cole, son of Oliver Edgar Cole and Tressie Eva Akers, on November 21, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; James was divorced when he married Edith.³ Edith Pauline Altizer died on October 11, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.²

     Linda Faye Altizer Linda “Faye” Altizer McCoy, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1943 in Christiansburg, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edna Sowers Altizer and Ellis Altizer; sister, Edith Altizer Cole; infant daughter, Tabatha Gardner; son, Richard Gardner and her precious husbands Paul Gardner and Bryce McCoy. She is survived by her daughter; Teresa Gardner; son, Jayson McCoy; sisters, Judy Davis and Lettie Brewer; special uncle, Joseph Sowers; grandchildren, Jesse Gardner, Tayler McCoy Mills (Josh), Zach McCoy, Bryce Rhodes, Callum McCoy; four great-grandchildren, Waylon Gardner, Brantley Gardner, Asher Mills, Kaiden Mills; a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Faye was filled with personality; all who knew her will miss her fun, games, and conversation. She was known for her hand crafts and encouraged others to make memories with those that they loved. She worked for a number of years at New River Castings. We are comforted by the knowledge that we will see her again.⁵ She was born on October 13, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of November 6, 1959,her married name was Gardner.² She married Evans Paul Gardner on November 6, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 Linda Faye Altizer and Evans Paul Gardner were divorced on June 3, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 31, 1974,her married name was McCoy.³ Linda Faye Altizer married Bryce Junior "B. J." McCoy on December 31, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 Linda Faye Altizer died on April 1, 2024 at Virginia at age 80.⁵

     Cynthia Turner Gowans was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,2 She was born on July 21, 1865 at Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1868.^4,1 She died on July 21, 1932 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^6,2 She Miss Cynthia Turner Gowans, 67, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. R. A. Miller, in Wilson street yesterday. Surviving are her two sisters, Mrs. M. E. Smith of Charleston and Mrs. L. M. Via of Richmond, Va. Burial will be in Spring Hill cemetery. on July 22, 1932.⁷

     Haynes Moran "Monk" Dunford was buried at Dunford Family Cemetery, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-03-8238.⁶ He was born on June 14, 1916 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Edna Florence Sowers, daughter of Joseph Reese Sowers and Roxie Gertrude Poff, on February 1, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,5 Haynes Moran "Monk" Dunford died on October 10, 2000 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^6,3,4 He DUNFORD, Haynes Moran, (Monk), 84, of Christiansburg and formerly of Pearisburg, died at his home Tuesday, October 10, 2000 after a long illness. Born in Giles County on June 14, 1916, he was a son of the late Wirt and Kate Turner Dunford. He had been employed as a carpenter and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WW II. He was preceded in death by five children. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Harvey L. and Leda McGuire Dunford of Pembroke; two grandsons, Chris and wife, Cherie Dunford and Timothy Dunford, all of Pembroke; two great-grandchildren, C. J. and Chelsea Dunford, both of Pembroke; a brother and sister-in-law, Wallace and Bobbie Dunford of Pearisburg; a special niece and nephew, Junior and Joyce Keffer of Pearisburg; a special friend, Maynard Doss of Christiansburg. A memorial service will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. Private burial will follow cremation in the Dunford Cemetery at Pearisburg. Friends may call at the home of Harvey Dunford at 1016 Cascade Drive in Pembroke. on October 12, 2000.⁴

     Robert E. Lee Altizer was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 27, 1879; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jul 27, 1878.^1,3 He married Loula Mae Reed, daughter of Fleming Reed and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Reed, on November 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Robert E. Lee Altizer died on October 17, 1950 at age 71.¹

     Loula Mae Reed was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 17, 1888 at Virginia.² She married Robert E. Lee Altizer on November 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 25, 1909,her married name was Altizer. Loula Mae Reed died on August 3, 1968 at age 80.²

     Fleming Reed was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 1, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Reed on October 2, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Fleming Reed died on June 16, 1929 at age 66.¹

     Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Reed was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 13, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Fleming Reed, son of Mahlon Reed and Sussanah Akers, on October 2, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of October 2, 1887,her married name was Reed. Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Reed died on January 31, 1939 at age 68.¹

     Mahlon Reed was buried at Reed Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 730 and Rt. 750, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 28, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Sussanah Akers, daughter of William B. Akers and Nancy Sowers, on December 28, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Mahlon Reed died on May 12, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.³

     Sussanah Akers was buried at Reed Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 730 and Rt. 750, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born circa 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Mahlon Reed, son of Spencer Reed and Margaret "Peggie" "Maggie" Reed, on December 28, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 28, 1852,her married name was Reed.

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-1942.⁸ Vernon Warren Poff was born on January 31, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,9 He married Ruby Faye Young on December 12, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.² Vernon Warren Poff died on July 24, 1997 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 57.^8,9,4

     Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. was born in June, 1867 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.² He married Laura Belle Wingfield circa 1884.^2,4,5 Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Gowen Jr. died in August, 1903 at Appomattox Co., Virginia, at age 36; From Mike Lee - Another interesting find that I made in working on these folks was a newspaper article from Appomattox 08-03-1903 which described how Paul Going (son of Paulus R. mentioned above) and two other men were killed when lightning struck a large tree under which they had taken shelter during a storm. This occurred at New Hope Baptist Church during a revival service of the James River Baptist Association.⁶

     Lucy Ellen Hall was born on November 28, 1897 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on May 3, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.

     Priscilla May Lucas was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 9, 1899 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on January 22, 1903 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.³

     Lillian Ester Lucas was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.^1,6 She was born on September 22, 1905 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of August 4, 1928,her married name was Yoder.⁷ She married Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder on August 4, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,7,6 Lillian Ester Lucas died on July 21, 1991 at Greenville, South Carolina, at age 85.^8,1,3 She Lillian Esther Lucas Yoder, 95, of 22 Profs Place, Greenville, S.C. wife of Theodore Thomas Yoder, died suddenly Sunday, July 21, 1991. Born September 22, 1905 in Floyd County, she was a daughter of the late William Quinter and Minnie Craghead Lucas. She had made her hone in the Greenville area for the past ten years. Mrs. Yoder was a graduate of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1927 and was a retired registered nurse for Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church in Greenville. She was formerly an active member of Baptist Temple for over 40 years and a former member of Grace Gospel Church both in Huntington, W.Va. She was a member of Beverly Hills Womens Club, the Beverly Hills Garden Club and the Order of the Eastern Star, Guandott #89, all in Huntington. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home are a daughter , Betty Anne Yoder Rupp of Greenville, S.C; one brother, Lee D. Lucas of Wills; two granddaughters, Sandra Diane Rupp of Greenville, S.C; and Victoria Ann DeLello of Winston-Salem, N.C. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Garden of Hope Mausoleum. on July 23, 1991.¹

     His Social Security Number was 152-05-2317.² Lex William Lucas was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4 He was born on June 3, 1908 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; All records except his birth record have a birth date of Jun 2, 1907.^1,2,3,5,4,10 He married Lelia Ethel Long on June 10, 1933 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^9,6 Lex William Lucas died on April 9, 1986 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 77.^1,10 He Lex W. Lucas, 78, 202 River Manor Apartments, North East, died of a heart attack, Wednesday, April 9, 1986, in Union Hospital, Elkton. Mr. Lucas was born in Virginia June 2, 1907, and had lived in Cecil County since November of 1984. He operated L. Lucas Inc., a landscape and construction company in Keyport, N.J., from 1951 until he retired in 1970. Mr. Lucas was a member of North East United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Keyport Chamber of Commerce, a former member of Keyport Kiwanis Club and a former member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Hazlet, N.J., and the United Methodist Men of that church. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason of Valley of Jersey City and a member of Gravel Lodge 273, AF & AM, Union, N.J. He is survived by his wife, Lelia E. Lucas; a son, Donald W. Lucas of Annadale, Va., a brother, Lee Lucas of Willis, Va., two sisters, Lillian Yoder and Alice de Rosset, both of Greenville, S.C., and three grandchildren. Burial was in North East Methodist Cemetery. (He was later re-interred in Wilson Cemetery in Floyd Co., VA.) on April 16, 1986.¹⁰

     Lena Alice Lucas was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.² She was born on December 6, 1909 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of August 31, 1940,her married name was de Rosset.^1,3 She married LeRoy Addis "Roy" de Rosset on August 31, 1940 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^1,3,7 Lena Alice Lucas died on February 18, 1991 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 81.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 152-05-2303.¹¹ Lee Doctor Lucas was buried at Buffalo Mountain Cemetery (also known as Laurel Fork Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,8,13 He was born on June 4, 1912 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,4,8,9,14,13} He married Josie Marie Childress on May 3, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,1,12,15,4,16} Lee Doctor Lucas died on May 14, 1999 at Galax, Virginia, at age 86.^{11,1,7,8,14,13} He LUCAS, Lee D., 86, of Willis, passed away Friday, May 14, 1999 in a Galax hospital. He was the son of the late Quinter and Mimmie Craighead Lucas of Floyd County. In 1976, he retired from L. Lucas Landscape Contractors of New Jersey to the Buffalo Mt. Community of Willis. His life was one of service to others. He was an Elder in Matawan Presbyterian Church, Matawan, N. J. for 22 years and has been an Elder in Buffalo Mt. Presbyterian Church since his retirement. He taught Sunday School in both churches. He was a former member of the Masonic Gavel Lodge No. 273, Union, N. J. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A. F. & A. M. of Virginia. He received his 50 years membership certificate in 1997. He served his country in WW II from January 1941 until August 15, 1945 in Company C-the 56th Battalion as Communications Chief 542, during the Normandy Invasion D-Day. He was a life member of the VFW Post 1115, Hillsville, Va. Survived by wife of 52 years, Marie Childress Lucas of Willis; one niece, Betty Rupp of Greenville, S. C; one nephew, Donald Lucas of Pennsylvania. Interment will follow in Buffalo Mt. Cemetery with graveside military rites given by VFW Grover King Post #1115, Hillsville. on May 16, 1999.¹

     Nicholas Baine "Nick" Lucas was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4 He was born on June 3, 1916 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,9 He married Kathleen Wheately on December 25, 1940 at Eldorado, Dorchester Co., Maryland.^4,5,10 Nicholas Baine "Nick" Lucas Nicholas Blaine Lucas, 24, died this morning in a Roanoke hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Quinter Lucas, of Check. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Wheatley Lucas, a member of the Floyd high school faculty. Burial in Wilson cemetery, Floyd. on December 1, 1941.⁴ He died on December 1, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.^1,8,2,4,5

     Lelia Ethel Long Lelia Ethel Jugler, 98, of Hanover, formerly of North East, MD, and Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, PA. She was the wife of the late Everett Jugler and was preceded in death by her first husband, Lex William Lucas. Born in Troutdale, VA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Rena Testerman Long. Lelia was a graduate of Rising Sun High School and was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Donald William Lucas and his wife, Margaret E. Brauning of Hanover; three grandchildren, Alexis Lynn Lucas of San Francisco, CA, Lee D. Lucas and wife, Maria of Montville, NJ, and Blaine William Lucas and wife, Wendy of Brentwood, NJ; four great grandchildren, Paige Lucas, Shelby Lucas, Tanner Lucas, & Krysten Lucas; two sisters, Edith Scott of Elkton, MD, and Pauline Taylor of North East, MD. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.² She was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 150-20-5372.⁴ She was born on December 11, 1912 at Troutdale, Grayson Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Lex William Lucas, son of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on June 10, 1933 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^1,2 As of June 10, 1933,her married name was Lucas.¹ Lelia Ethel Long died on January 26, 2011 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 98.^2,4