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     His Social Security Number was 231-42-1671.⁷ Elvin Moore Martin was born on January 10, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Frances Alberta Profitt on October 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Elvin Moore Martin died on October 19, 2005 at Virginia at age 88.^6,7 He Elvin M. Martin, 88, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2005. Funeral services, 2 p.m. Saturday, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 22, 2005.⁶

     Frances Alberta Profitt was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 6, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Elvin Moore Martin, son of Albert Roy Martin and Dollie Lena Moore, on October 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of October 7, 1939,her married name was Martin. Frances Alberta Profitt Mrs. Florence P. Martin celebrated her 82nd birthday on Wednesday, October 6, 2004.  On Thursday, October 7, she will also celebrate her anniversary of 65 years of marriage to Elvin M. Martin.  The couple was married in October, 1939, and resided in their little country home in Locust Grove for about 37 years.  Later the Martins moved to the Town of Floyd, where he ran Martin's Heating and Refrigeration until 2001 when he became ill.  He was 84 years old when he retired. The couple has four children, Paul, Linwood, Norma Jean Conner and Frankie, and seven grandchildren.  The couple is enjoying retirement, although Mrs. Martin says Elvin is the only one who has officially retired.  As she puts it, "a woman's work is never done."
  on October 7, 2004.⁴ She died on January 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 91.³ She Frances Alberta Profitt Martin, 91, of Floyd, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was glad to be relieved of this earthly body, and looked forward to being in Christ's presence with all of her loved ones who have gone ahead of her. Frances was a very crafty person. She made many beautiful things such as: dolls, foot stools, trash cans, spreads for furniture, quilts, and anything she could think of. She loved to sew and make clothes for herself and children. She also did a lot of sewing for other people when they asked. She was a member of Stonewall Primitive Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed her fellowship with the members and the teachings of Christ. She is now going home to join her loved ones: her husband of 69 years, Elvin Martin; mother and dad, Getter and Alberta Profitt; and nine brothers and sisters who have gone ahead of her. She is survived by four children, Paul J. Martin and wife, Barbara of Floyd, Glenwood J. Martin and wife, Donna of Christiansburg, Frances Norma Jean Conner and husband, Edwin C. Conner of Copper Hill, and Frank E. Martin of Floyd; eight grandchildren, Cecil and Leisa Martin of Floyd, Tammy Martin- Worley and Stacy Martin of Christiansburg, Sandra Huff, Teresa Martin and Cindy Weaver of Floyd, and Richard Martin; eight great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great grandchild; one brother, James Profitt and wife, Frances of Floyd; two sisters, Margaret Jones of Salem, and Helen Atkins and husband, Richard of Elliston; brother-in-law, Elmer Webb of Floyd; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Chlonetia Martin and Arlie Thompson of Floyd; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mavin and Jack Steel of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Coreen Martin, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home after 6 p.m. where the family will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family wishes to thank Doris Perry for her wonderful care and Good Samaritan Hospice. on January 10, 2014.³

     Martha Ellen "Mattie" "Mama Williams" Goings Martha Ellen Going, daughter of James W. [Samuel] Going and Gabriella Skinner Going, was born August 2, 1867 in Amherst County, according to the research of Rozier Dedwylder, a descendant. She appeared as a 13-year-old in the household of her mother in the 1880 census. Martha Ellen Going, "age 22, daughter of James and Gabriella Going" was married November 26, 1890 to Thomas Albert Williams, age 23, by H. C. Cheatham, minister of the gospel, according to the marriage records of Campbell County, Virginia. Martha Ellen Going stated for the record that her parents were James and Gabriella. She was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on August 2, 1867 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,6 She married Thomas Albert "Tom" Williams, son of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on November 26, 1890 at Danielstown, Cambell Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 As of November 26, 1890,her married name was Williams. Martha Ellen "Mattie" "Mama Williams" Goings died on March 4, 1962 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 94.^5,6 She Mrs. Williams Dies At 94 On Sunday; Lost Two Sons Overseas In World War I. Mrs. Martha Ellen Going Williams, 94, of 629 Rose Ave., died at 2 p.m. Sunday at Taylor Nursing Home following a lingering illness. She was born in Amherst County, Aug. 2, 1867. Mrs. Williams death was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Albert Williams, and also by one daughter, Mrs. Albert Caproni. Two sons were killed in action in World War I, Roland Albert and Rayburn Edison Williams. She is survived by one son, L. H. Williams, of Clifton Forge, and two daughters, Mrs. Harry C. Deisher, Charleston, W. Va., and Mrs. Philip Schaffer, of Montgomery, Ala. Seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Williams was a member of Central Methodist Church, the Ladies Bible Class, and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Services: The body will remain at the Nicely Funeral Home until time for the service which will be held from the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. A. Irvin Orndoff will conduct the service and the interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be C. G. Kennedy, J. W. S. Burks, Russell Smith, Fred Sherman, C. M. Brown, E. C. Westerman, J. Ed Hall, Calvin Staton, and Herbie King. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Ladies Bible Class, the Legion Auxiliary, and friends of the family attending the service. on March 5, 1962.⁵

     Mary Elizabeth Conner was born circa 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married John William Martin on April 18, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of April 18, 1872,her married name was Martin. Mary Elizabeth Conner died on February 24, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-9342.¹⁰ Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Longwood Road, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,6 He was born on September 12, 1882 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,8,6 He married Joella Hughes on August 29, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,8,7 Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith and Joella Hughes were divorced on November 20, 1933 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith died on November 28, 1956 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 74.^10,8,6

     His Social Security Number was 241-07-5732.³ Henry Taft Harris was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Nellie Mae Moles on July 13, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Henry Taft Harris died on August 27, 1997 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,3 He HARRIS, Henry Taft, 89, of Willis, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at his home. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Nellie M. Harris, Willis; son, Jerrel R. Harris, Willis; daughters and son-in-law, Beulah and Charles Conner, Rhonda H. Turner, all of Floyd; grandchildren, David C. Conner, Lynchburg, Danah M. Conner, Radford, Jason Turner, Wesley Turner, both of Floyd. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Ralph Duncan and the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home on August 28, 1997.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3244.² Nellie Mae Moles was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 23, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Henry Taft Harris on July 13, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of July 13, 1946,her married name was Harris. Nellie Mae Moles died on April 9, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,1 She HARRIS, Nellie Mae Moles, 76, of Willis, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Harris and two brothers, Lewis and Vasco Moles. Survivors include one son, Jerrell R. Harris of Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beulah and Charles Conner of Floyd, Rhonda and James Holland of Floyd; four grandchildren, David Conner and wife, Karen of Pittsburg, Pa., Danah M. Conner of Christiansburg, Jason and Wesley Turner of Floyd; great-grandson, Matthew Conner of Pittsburg, Pa; four sisters, Ethelene Webb, Eulala Harman of Willis, Hazel West of Pamplin, Hula Nester of Ringgold; and a sister-in-law, Elvia Moles. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Duncan and the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
on April 10, 2001.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 316-28-9212.⁴ Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly was born on June 16, 1928 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio.^5,4 As of December 22, 1948,her married name was Hale.³ She married Robert Lee Hale, son of William Horace Hale and Myrtle Tida DeWeese, on December 22, 1948 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,6 Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly died on November 15, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,7,4 She HALE, Elizabeth Lilly, (Betty), 72, of Roanoke, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, November 15, 2000 after a long and courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Born June 16, 1928 in Preble County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles Preston and Mary L. Lilly. Mrs. Hale was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren and retired from Tultex. She was a loving wife to her husband of 51 years, Robert L. Hale. Surviving the bountiful love of their mother are three daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Jack Conner, Copper Hill, Va., Ginny and Mark Smith, Roanoke, Sandy and Jim Perdue, Copper Hill; and one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Debbie Hale, Cloverdale. The greatest love of her life were her five special grandchildren, Chris Conner, Greg and Amanda Conner, Heather Hale, Brad Hale and Brian Perdue. Also surviving are one brother, Marion Lilly, Richmond, Indiana; one sister, Harriet Fawcett, Richmond, Indiana; very special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Jane Hale, William Hale and Jetta Holthaus, Nadine and Maurice Slusher; her very special friend in Christ, the Rev. Frank Wimmer; her special cousins-in-law, Loretta Luckadoo and Mary Condon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her neighborhood family who watched over and cared for her, Dr. James Witten, Amy and the Pulmonary Staff in the Pulmonary Department of Lewis-Gale; and the special angels of love from Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Linda, Lorita and Debbie. on November 17, 2000.⁵

     Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-40-7737.⁸ He was born on February 14, 1885 at Appomattox Co., Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth date of Feb 13, 1885.^3,4,5,8 He married Grace Terrell Hughes on February 14, 1905 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,6 Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith died on July 16, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.³

     Jack Wayne Thompson was born circa 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Bonnie Myra Radford, daughter of Charles Wilton Radford and Nannie James, on June 21, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Jack Wayne Thompson died on July 9, 2017 at Virginia.²

     Opal Mae Stanley Opal Nester Conner, 89 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nina and Erby Stanley, husbands, Corby Nester and Frank D. Conner. She is survived by her sons, Maynard Nester (Sue), Howard Nester (Donna); daughter, Joy Turman (Joe); step-daughter, Susan Nunn; grandchildren, Paul Turman (Cindy), Sandi Cesaro (Matt), Cristy Boyd (Allen), Elizabeth Nester, Diana Nester; great grandchildren, Joseph Turman, Katlyn Boyd, Tyler Cesaro, Allison Boyd, Corby Boyd; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Burnette Cemetery.² She was buried at Burnette Family Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 29, 1928 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Frank Daniel Conner, son of George William Henry Conner and Sarah Eliza King, on November 19, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 19, 1983,her married name was Conner. Opal Mae Stanley died on October 28, 2018 at Virginia at age 89.²

     Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on May 16, 1889 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of November 25, 1902,her married name was Coleman.² She married William Luther Coleman on November 25, 1902 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,3 Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith and William Luther Coleman were divorced before January 5, 1920.⁶ Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith married William Luther Coleman on July 3, 1920 at Washington, D.C..^7,4 Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith and William Luther Coleman were divorced on September 22, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁷ Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith died on March 4, 1959 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^4,5

     Larry Edward Weeks was born on October 2, 1946 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Freeda Ann Alderman on May 2, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Larry Edward Weeks died on January 24, 2009 at Virginia at age 62.⁴ He Larry Edward Weeks, 62, of Willis, Va., passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Cox Weeks; father, Roy Dean Weeks; infant daughter, Tanya Weeks; one brother and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Arry Wayne Weeks; daughters and son-in-laws, Angela and Steven Webb, Lorrie Kaye Rorrer, Kimberly Watson, Sheila and Danny Davis, Jeanie and Kevin Cook, Katina and Scott Iroler; sisters and brother-in-laws, Evelyn Alderman, Sandra and Richard Hague, Judy and David Christian; 14 grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to maberryfuneralhome.com. on January 25, 2009.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 491-01-3011.⁸ Rollo Reuben Bates Sr. was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia; His veteran stone reads "Missouri, CPL 309 GRREG SVC UNIT QMC World War I."^9,5,6 He was born on July 19, 1887 at Clinton Co., Missouri.^8,9,3,5,6,7 He married Lyda Livton Earls, daughter of Henry Harrison Earls and Rosetta Mildred Cole, on May 6, 1918 at Aurora, Lawrence Co., Missouri.^9,4,10,6 Rollo Reuben Bates Sr. died on June 17, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^9,5,6

     Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-50-4856.⁶ She was born on September 24, 1890 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^6,4,5 As of October 20, 1909,her married name was Ewers. She married John Bibb Ewers Sr. on October 20, 1909 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith died on November 11, 1973 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,5

     Pinkney B. Aldridge was buried at Aldridge Cemetery, north side of Rt. 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on February 20, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Lucy Siner, daughter of Peter Siner and Elizabeth Kefauver, on June 13, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,2 Pinkney B. Aldridge married Hannah Catherine "Cassie" Hylton on June 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 Pinkney B. Aldridge died on August 9, 1916 at age 64.^1,6,4

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2101.⁴ Dibrel Leaneus/Leaneaus Inge was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on November 4, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Reba Mildred Vest, daughter of James Nathan Vest and Stella Nancy Whitenack, on August 30, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,1,2 Dibrel Leaneus/Leaneaus Inge died on December 17, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.²

     Willie Pinkerton Smith was buried at Viar Family Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 24, 1893 at Lynchburg, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jul 10, 1892.^2,3 As of circa 1911,her married name was Viar.⁶ She married William Radford Viar circa 1911; From the Grace Viar death certificate.^6,7 Willie Pinkerton Smith died on December 28, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-03-6962.⁴ Gertrude Sadie Alley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,2 She was born on August 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 She married Floyd Oliver Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on August 16, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,2 As of August 16, 1934,her married name was Conner. Gertrude Sadie Alley died on November 14, 1991 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.^4,6,2 She Gertrude Sadie Conner, age 85, died Thursday morning, November 14, 1991 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Floyd O. Conner and is survived by one daughter, Margaret Taylor, Christiansburg; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Epperly, Mrs. Ruby Thompson, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Rheba Clower, Pilot; a brother, Harry Alley, Texas; a granddaughter, Darlene Dawton, Christiansburg; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on November 15, 1991.⁶