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     Garland Alton Conner Garland Alton Conner, 89 of Fieldale, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Katherine Phillips Conner; daughter, Deborah Jean Guilliams; and step-son, Tony Stutler. He is survived by his daughters, Karen Conner and Lynne Nicole Fox (Sam); son, David Morris (Chasity); grandchildren, Ashley Rowland, Heather Perdue (Josh), and Cy Guilliams; and great-grandchildren, Brennen Fox, Autumn Preeman, Wesley Perdue, and Aalyah Perdue. Interment will follow in Duncan Chapel Cemetery.³ He was buried at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, 2176 Duncans Chapel Road NW, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 7, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 He married Alice Jane Boothe, daughter of John Lane Boothe and Louisa Elzada Williams, on July 1, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Garland Alton Conner and Alice Jane Boothe were divorced on January 12, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12 Garland Alton Conner married Virginia Katherine Phillips on December 23, 1988 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,13 Garland Alton Conner died on July 8, 2024 at Virginia at age 89.³

     Alice Jane Boothe was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5517.⁷ She was born on October 25, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,4 She married Garland Alton Conner, son of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on July 1, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1958,her married name was Conner. Alice Jane Boothe and Garland Alton Conner were divorced on January 12, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 Alice Jane Boothe died on July 7, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^7,5,10 She CONNER, Alice Boothe, 69, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001 in a Salem Hospital. She retired from the school system with over forty years of service. She was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lane Boothe and a sister, Gene Vest. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Jeff Guilliams of Floyd, Karen Conner of Floyd; grandson, Cy Tucker Guilliams of Floyd; mother, Elzada W. Boothe of Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Vernice Boothe of Aurora, Co., Williams and Judy Boothe of Check; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. on July 9, 2001.⁵

     Evlyn Russell Wood was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 417-54-0316. She was born on May 24, 1922 at Birmingham Junction, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^7,6 As of January 6, 1940,her married name was Sizemore.^5,3 She married Horrance Conville Sizemore Jr. on January 6, 1940 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^5,3 Evlyn Russell Wood died on November 7, 1998 at Alabama at age 76.^7,5,6 She Our loving mother Sizemore, Evelyn R., age 76, of Birmingham, died November 7, 1998. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Tarrant; member of Eastern Star Boyles Chapter; past member of the Sweet AdeLines. Burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville. Survivors: husband, Mr. H. C. Sizemore; daughters, Ruth A. Holland and Carol J. Yongue, all of Birmingham; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. on November 8, 1998.⁵

     Hannah Boothe was born in 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Joseph Bishop on November 8, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 30, 1826,her married name was Bishop. Hannah Boothe died on December 15, 1854 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 416-20-1237.⁹ Cubert Acosta Wood was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.¹⁰ He was born on July 29, 1924 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^9,3,4,11 He married Edwina Louise Pocus on January 15, 1945 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,2,12 Cubert Acosta Wood died on September 24, 1995 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 71.^9,10,11 He Cubert A. Wood, 71, of Huntsville died Sunday at his home. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wood was retired from Linde Division of Union Carbide Corp., having served as plant manager in several locations. He was a past president of the Alabama Chemical Producers Association and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Louise P. Wood; a daughter, Lyn Cross of Sewickley, Pa; a son, Cubert T. Wood of Columbia, Tenn; a sister, Russell Sizemore of Birmingham; and five grandchildren. on September 25, 1995.¹⁰

     Samuel Wayne Hancock was born on September 26, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Brenda Dawn Belcher on December 19, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Wayne Hancock died on October 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 76.³

     Edwina Louise Pocus was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.³ She was born on March 8, 1926 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,3 She married Cubert Acosta Wood, son of Cubert Russell Wood and Mary Evelyn Smith, on January 15, 1945 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,2,3 As of January 15, 1945,her married name was Wood.¹ Edwina Louise Pocus died on October 21, 2015 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 89.³ She March 8, 1926 - Oct. 21, 2015 Louise Pocus Wood, age 89 of Huntsville, AL passed away on October 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cubert A. Wood and her son, Larry David Wood. She is survived by her children, Cubert T. Wood (Sandy) and Lyn Cross (Jim); sisters, Mary Ann Luna and Clara Knight; brother, James Pocus; grandchildren, Jennifer Curry, Jeff Wood, James E. Cross, Jr., Jonathan D. Cross and Stephen J. Cross and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. on October 23, 2015.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1509.² Laura Etta Thomas was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 She married William Lawrence Bartel, son of Otto H. Bartl and Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, on January 6, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,7 As of January 6, 1927,her married name was Bartel. Laura Etta Thomas died on April 24, 2004 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.^3,2 She Laura Thomas Bartel, 94, of Floyd, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 Years, Lawrence Bartel. Laura was a long time member of Stonewall Brethren/Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and sons-in-law, Freeda B. Sowers of Floyd, Tressie and James Thornton of Floyd, Essie and Marion Long of Salem; five grandchildren, Alice S. and Wayne Bradbury of Floyd, Curtis R. and Loyce Sowers of Floyd, Mark A. and Teresa Sowers of Floyd, Geary and Bett Long of Floyd, Tim and Sandy Long of Salem; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; caregiver, Lillian Roland of Floyd; special friend, Lillian Epperly of Floyd. Interment will follow in Richards Cemetery, Floyd, VA. on April 26, 2004.³

     Tressie Gladys Bartel Tressie Bartel Thornton, Aug 20, 1932 - Dec 18, 2025. Tressie Bartel Thornton, 93, of Floyd passed away peacefully in her home that she loved so much on December 18th, 2025. Tress, the name many knew her by, is a lifelong resident of Floyd growing up just down from her home. Her parents, Lawrence and Laura Bartel, her sister Freeda Sowers (Sowers, Noah) her twin sister Essie Long (Long, Marion “Doc” Dillon), all deceased, were raised in a loving family in harder times. They all knew what hard work was and often “working beans all day long” but they were also taught love and caring and compassion. The care she and her family provided for her mother in her declining years, and the love given to Essie’s daughter-in-law, Bett, was something seldom heard of today. Tressie worked at the garment factory Don-Kinney and was also the greeting face at Floyd County Clinic with Dr. Marshall along with Bett for many years and was a lifelong member of Stonewall United Methodist Church. Tress was an avid reader, but her passion was outdoors and her yard and gardens, she enjoyed being outside more than anything, cutting grass, weed eating. trimming, planting, picking up any misplaced sticks or leaves, whatever the job, she did it with a smile on her face. Tressie loved to laugh and cut up, she was the “fun aunt” that her nieces and nephews loved very much, that same love and laughter came from those nieces and nephews kids as the years went by. Her family meant everything to her and to her friends were family. Her love had no boundaries, no rules, no favorites, but most importantly, no limits. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.² She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 20, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Edward Thornton on November 25, 1987 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 As of November 25, 1987,her married name was Thornton. Tressie Gladys Bartel died on December 18, 2025 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.²

     James Edward Thornton James E. Thornton, 84, of Floyd passed away at his home on Wednesday October 18, 2017. After retiring from Federal Mogul he enjoyed auctioneering for several years. Survived by Wife: Tressie B. Thornton; Foster son and wife; Chris and Brie Kochensbarger; Two Granddaughters; Lauren and Chloe Kochensbarger; Numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 6, 1933 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Bonnie Bee Light, daughter of Isaac Albert Light and Luemma Mae Ferris, on August 26, 1955 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² James Edward Thornton and Bonnie Bee Light were divorced on April 16, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ James Edward Thornton married Tressie Gladys Bartel, daughter of William Lawrence Bartel and Laura Etta Thomas, on November 25, 1987 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 James Edward Thornton died on October 18, 2017 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁴

     Jeffrey Cecil "Jeff" Guilliams Jeffrey Cecil Guilliams, May 06, 1958 - Mar 24, 2025. Jeffrey Cecil Guilliams, 66, of Floyd, passed away peacefully on Monday March 24, 2025. He lived a well-rounded life. He is survived by son: Cy Guilliams (Candice); brother: Andy Guilliams (Tammy); sister: Susan Nichols (Tim), Carol Minnix (Mark); Sister-in-Law: Rebecca Guilliams; Special Friend: Donna Slusher, numerous nieces and nephews.⁴ He was born on May 6, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Deborah Jean "Debbie" Conner, daughter of Garland Alton Conner and Alice Jane Boothe, on February 6, 1988 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Jeffrey Cecil "Jeff" Guilliams died on March 24, 2025 at Virginia at age 66.⁴

     Allan Wayne Guilliams Allan Wayne Guilliams, 66, of Copper Hill passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 17th, 2021. He was born on May 3, 1955 and he was a loving, hard-working Husband, Father, "Grumps", Son, Uncle, and Friend. His family loved him dearly. Allan was always willing to lend a helping hand to someone who needed it. His favorite pastime was sitting on the front porch watching the hummingbirds fly around his numerous feeders. In the summer time you would frequently find him in the hayfield or his garden. Allan graduated from Floyd County High School and he worked for Carilion as a police officer for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Guilliams, and his grandson, Keegan Martindale. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rebecca Guilliams and their two daughters, Amber Horst and Emily Martindale (Brett); his mother, Jean Guilliams; grandson, Jameson Horst; siblings, Susan Nichols (Tim), Jeff Guilliams, Carol Minnix (Mark), and Andy Guilliams (Tammy); nephew, Andrew Nichols, with whom he shared a special bond and numerous other nieces and nephews.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Rebecca Dean Marshall on June 22, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 Allan Wayne Guilliams died on August 17, 2021 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     Rebecca Dean Marshall Rebecca Guilliams, May 28, 1957 - April 6, 2025. Rebecca "Becky" Guilliams, of Copper Hill, entered her eternal home on Sunday, April 6th. Becky was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, Allan Guilliams; her father, Marvin Marshall; her grandchild, Keegan Martindale; and her grandparents. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Becky dedicated over 30 years to nursing at Carilion RMH and Lewis Gale, where her compassion and commitment touched countless lives. She took immense pride in her work, finding joy in helping others. Above all, Becky's greatest treasure was her family - she loved deeply and was cherished in return. Her presence will be deeply missed. She is survived by her loving daughters and their spouses, Amber (Spencer) Morgan and Emily (Brett) Martindale; her cherished grandchildren, Jameson Horst, Samuel Toner, Nicholas Martindale, Colter Martindale, and Rees Morgan; her mother, Ella Mae Marshall; her sister, Zelda (Kenny) Carroll; her brother, Terry (Missy) Marshall; and many adored nieces and nephews.² She was born on May 28, 1957 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Allan Wayne Guilliams, son of Cecil Ray Guilliams and Norma Jean Poff, on June 22, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 22, 1985,her married name was Guilliams.¹ Rebecca Dean Marshall died on April 6, 2025 at Virginia at age 67.²

     Cubert Thomas Wood was buried at Crestview Cemetery, Guntersville, Marshall Co., Alabama.^3,2 He was born on July 6, 1946 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,3 He married Sandra Joan Cryer in 1972.^2,3 Cubert Thomas Wood died on November 29, 2016 at Alabama at age 70.^2,3 He July 06, 1946-November 29, 2016 Cubert Thomas Wood, 70, of Athens, passed away Tuesday November 29, 2016. Mr. Wood was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and he graduated from Banks High School. Mr. Wood attended and received his degree from the University of Alabama Huntsville in 1971, he also served in the United Sates National Guard. Mr. Wood worked at Monte Sano in Guntersville for many years before being transferred to Monte Sano in Columbia TN. Mr. Wood also worked for the Maury County TN Board of Education, and the Columbia Housing Authority, he was also a member of Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Colombia. Mr. Wood was a member of the Guntersville Jaycees, and he loved cars especially loved restoring antique cars, but his pride and true love was his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Wood is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Cryar Wood, Daughter, Jennifer Wood Curry (Paul), Son, Jeffery Thomas Wood, Sister, Lyn Wood Cross (James E) Grandchildren, Vivian Leigh Wood and Evan Acosta Curry, Niece, Shannon Norwood (Steven), Nephews, James Cross (Susan), Johnathan Cross (Brooke) and Stephen Cross (Michelle) 4 Great Nieces and 6 Great Nephews, Sister-In-Law, Linda Cryar Huber (Philip). Mr. Wood is preceded in death by his parents, Cubert A. Wood and Edwina Louise Pocus Wood and his brother, Larry Wood. Graveside following at Crestview Cemetery in Guntersville, AL. on December 4, 2016.²

     Willie Grant/Gurrant Collins married Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wilson, daughter of Isaac D. H. Wilson and Virginia "Jennie" Unknown.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-16-6715.⁷ Willie Grant/Gurrant Collins was buried at Graham Memorial Park, Graham, Alamance Co., North Carolina.⁸ He was born on February 10, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,9 He and Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wilson were divorced in 1952 at Duval Co., Florida.¹⁰ Willie Grant/Gurrant Collins died on March 28, 1985 at Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^3,9

     Isaac Wilson was born circa 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Hannah Charlotte Mills, daughter of Larkin Preston Mills and Hannah Wimmer, on July 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Hannah Charlotte Mills was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Isaac Wilson, son of Samuel Wilson and Mahala Lykins, on July 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 12, 1877,her married name was Wilson.

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-9408.³ Isaac Newton Stump was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on June 5, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 27, 1888.^3,5 He married Rosa Bell Wilson, daughter of Jonas Larkin Wilson and Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols, on March 18, 1926 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,1 Isaac Newton Stump died on October 10, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^6,1,4 He COPPER HILL - Isaac Newton Stump, 94, died in a Salem hospital Sunday morning, October 10, 1982. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Wilson Stump, one son, Ralph M. Stump; two daughters, Mrs. James (Irene) Moran, Mrs. Glenn (Sylvia) Yopp, all of Copper Hill; one sister, Mrs. Lettie Sloan, Rocky Mount; fourteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service was Tuesday, October 12, at Copper Hill Methodist Church with the Reverend J. Burton Epperly, Jr. officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery.
on October 14, 1982.¹

     Rosa Bell Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-8554.⁵ She was born on October 2, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 She married Isaac Newton Stump, son of William R. Stump and Mary Ann Collins, on March 18, 1926 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 As of March 18, 1926,her married name was Stump. Rosa Bell Wilson died on August 22, 1991 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,3,4 She COPPER HILL--Rosa Wilson Stump, age 84, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1991 in a Rocky Mount nursing home. Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Tootsie Stump, Copper Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta Irene and James Moran, Sylvia and Glenn Yopp, Copper Hill; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Wilson, Copper Hill; one sister, Eliza Wilson, Roanoke. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at Copper Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Ecklund and Rev. Frank Wimmer Officiating. Internment in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. on August 23, 1991.³

     William R. Stump was born circa 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He married Mary Ann Collins on January 20, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William R. Stump died before June 25, 1900; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1900 Census.²

     Mary Ann Collins was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 29, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married William R. Stump on January 20, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 20, 1870,her married name was Stump. Mary Ann Collins died on September 6, 1929 at age 81.¹