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     Mary Margaret Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 28, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1852.^1,4,5,6 She married Peter Lundy Conner, son of Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff, on January 28, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of January 28, 1875,her married name was Conner. Mary Margaret Poff died on April 19, 1928 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^7,5,6

     Lola Ellen Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,4 She was born on May 9, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 She married Roy Shelor Altizer, son of John Rutherford Altizer and Nellie Virginia Shelor, on May 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,4 As of May 16, 1928,her married name was Altizer. Lola Ellen Light died on May 14, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,7,4

     Arnold Lee Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on August 30, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Helen Marie Austin on December 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,7 Arnold Lee Custer died on September 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.^3,7 He Arnold Lee Custer, 25, died Monday at his home on Starkey road. Burial will be in Sherwood. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Austin Custer; a daugh+ ter, Blanch Elizabeth Custer: a brother, Bob G. Custer of Wilmington, Del; a sister, Miss Cornelia Custer of Roanoke County; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. G. Wilson of Floyd Counters, on September 27, 1955.⁷

     Helen Marie Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 9, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Arnold Lee Custer, son of Elisha Barnard Custer and Vivian Blanche Wilson, on December 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3,5 As of December 29, 1950,her married name was Custer.¹ Helen Marie Austin died on June 7, 2021 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 89.³ She Helen Austin Custer Akers, age 89, of Rocky Mount, died on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1931, a daughter of the late James Taylor and Ruth Wright Austin. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold Lee Custer; sisters, Lillian and Edith Austin who died in infancy; and brothers, Robert "Eck", Richard, Lloyd, Alfred, Arthur, Howard and Lee Austin. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Charles Kenneth Akers; daughter, Elizabeth Custer Nichols (Russ Fitzgerald); son, Greg Akers (Mary); grandson, Travis Nichols (Antonia); granddaughter, Carmen A. Josephsen (Eric); grandson, Kyle Akers; great-grandchildren, Noah, Nyomi, Nevin and Noland Nichols, Eric Josephsen III, Rudy Josephsen, Elaine Josephsen, and Ethan Akers; plus brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her church family. Helen was raised in Roanoke and graduated from Jefferson High School. She balanced family with a career, retiring from Allstate Insurance Company after 26 years of service. Her Christian faith was very important to her, and she served in many roles at her church homes including Sunday School teacher, treasurer, and on various committees. In 1991, Ken and Helen moved to Rocky Mount. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on June 11, 2021.³

     Cornelia Ann Custer The world lost a beautiful soul, our Mom, Cornelia Ann Kelly, on November 2, 2020. Mom was born on December 2, 1938 in Roanoke, Va. She was a devoted wife to Richard, whom she has joined in heaven. She was a loving mother to Arnold, Cindy, and Gerald who miss her terribly. Mom is survived by her children, Arnold (his wife Ginger), Cindy (her husband Earl), and Gerald (his wife Elizabeth). She is also blessed with grandchildren; Christopher (wife, Kate), Matthew (wife, Christy), Cathy (husband, Steve), Jenni, Ryan (wife, Megan), Samantha (husband, Jimmy), James, Olivia and Krystal. Mom's great grandchildren count continues to grow, but she truly loved her little ones; Destiny, Tasey, Avery, Josh, Jack, Ave Kate, Naomi, Madeline, Anna, Chase, Logan, Journey, Austin, and Will. Mom and dad were very close to their family in Virginia and Delaware. Mom is survived by her brother Bob. Sadly, Mom and Uncle Bob lost their only brother Arnold Lee and their parents, Elisha Barnard and Vivan Blanche when mom was very young. Thankfully, Bob has always been present in mom's life, he even gave sister away at her wedding to dad on February 1, 1957. Mom has also been blessed throughout her life with a multitude of cousins and aunts who played a significant role in the wonderful person she became. Many were there to greet her in heaven, her cousins, Rushie, Rebecca, Freda, Elizabeth, and their families along with Uncle Wallace and Aunt Nancy and family in Virginia that are very dear to us. Mom was especially close to all of them. Our mom is known and remembered not only for her truly caring, and thoughtful ways, but for her infectious laugh. You always knew where she was by her laughter. She made friends wherever she traveled. Mom and dad loved their friends dearly, especially their friends at Mountain View Baptist Church and at Management Training Corporation (MTC), where mom worked for many years. Our family would also like to thank the wonderful staff of Fairfield Village for their loving care of Mom for the last nine years and Inspiration Hospice for their tender care. How blessed we have been to have them in our lives. The staff at Fairfield Village have become an extended part of our family and they hold a special place in our hearts. No one will ever love us like our mom did. Whatever problems we had, she solved. Whatever triumphs we had, she celebrated them. She was always there to take care of our needs. However, when Alzheimer's sadly clouded mom's mind, we were there to help her continue to live life to the fullest in spite of the challenges, to celebrate her triumphs and to always take care of her needs, just as she did for us for so many years. What a joy and privilege it has been to be there for her. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, Utah.⁵ She was buried at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.⁵ She was born on December 2, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of February 1, 1957,her married name was Kelly.⁶ She married Richard Milliard Kelly, son of Posey Lee Kelley and Virgie Lee Peters, on February 1, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 Cornelia Ann Custer died on November 2, 2020 at Utah at age 81.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-01-4947.¹⁰ Raymond Garfield Wilson Sr. was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^7,11 He was born on July 26, 1910 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7,10,1,2 He married Roxie Poff, daughter of Archie Blane Poff and Esther Trelainie Bartlett, on December 16, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,12 Raymond Garfield Wilson Sr. and Roxie Poff were divorced on August 19, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,14 Raymond Garfield Wilson Sr. married Nellie Rena Overstreet before 1937.^7,15 Raymond Garfield Wilson Sr. died on June 21, 1971 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 60.^7,16 He Raymond G. Wilson, 62, formerly of Roanoke and Floyd County, died Monday in Richmond. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Wilson; two sons, Sonny Wilson, U.S. Air Force, Vernon Wilson, Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia L. Taylor, Richmond, Mrs. Beatrice Offerbacker, Mrs. Helen L. Tinsley, Baltimore, Md; three sisters, Miss Elsie Wilson, Mrs. Violet Smith, Roanoke, Mrs. Sylvia Conner, Copper Hill. on June 23, 1971.¹⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-6877.² Nellie Rena Overstreet was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on April 7, 1898 at Virginia.^2,1 She married Raymond Garfield Wilson Sr., son of Zingle Garfield "Z. G." Wilson and Cynthia Annie Wickham, before 1937.^1,4 As of before 1937,her married name was Wilson.⁴ Nellie Rena Overstreet died on September 13, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 212-34-3668.² Raymond Garfield Wilson Jr. was buried at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Prideville Rd., Amelia, Amelia Co., Virginia.^3,8 He was born on April 24, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Marie Renee Jacqueline Unknown circa 1968.⁴ Raymond Garfield Wilson Jr. died on September 28, 2006 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,3,4,5,6,9 He Raymond (Ray) Garfield Wilson, Jr., 69 of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away at his home on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006 with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Raymond G. Wilson, Sr. and Nellie R. Wilson, a brother and three sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marie Renee Jacqueline Wilson; a cousin Rushie Conner and husband, Benny of Check, Va; two aunts, Sylvia Conner, Floyd, Va., and Violet W. Smith, Roanoke, several nephews and cousins. He was a retired Vietnam Veteran and retired Master Sergeant, US Air Force, after 25 years service; also an active member of the Ashland Moose Family Center. on October 1, 2006.⁴

     Vernon Wayne Wilson was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 15, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1934.^2,6 He married Darlene Anita Doane on May 2, 1967 at Hanover Co., Virginia.¹ Vernon Wayne Wilson and Darlene Anita Doane were divorced on January 4, 1988 at Hanover Co., Virginia.⁷ Vernon Wayne Wilson died on March 14, 1993 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 53.^2,8,3 He Vernon Wayne Wilson, 54, of Glen Allen, died Sunday, March 14, 1993. He is survived by a daughter, Cynthia M. Wilson; a son, Raymond A. Wilson; a sister, Virginia Taylor; and a brother. Raymond G. Wilson. Graveside services will be held in Signal Hill Memorial Park. on March 16, 1993.³

     Sarah Frances Capito was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on October 19, 1873 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,2,4 She married Isaiah Willard Wilson, son of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on July 22, 1916 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 22, 1916,her married name was Wilson.² Sarah Frances Capito died on September 10, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,4,3 She Mrs. Sarah Frances Wilson, 88, 1401 Lafayette Blvd., died Monday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Isaiah W. Wilson; two sisters, Mrs. Clare Conner, Virginia Beach, and Mrs. Lyle Carroll, Alexandria; a brother, Walter Capito, Roanoke. on September 11, 1962.³

     Carrie Belle Hylton was buried at Wilson Family Cemetery, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 12, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Giles Zeanard/Zanaird Wilson, son of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on December 10, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 As of December 10, 1910,her married name was Wilson. Carrie Belle Hylton died on June 20, 1930 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 43.²

     Virginia Rosetta Wilson was buried at Wilson Family Cemetery, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She and Frank James Fisher were divorced.¹ Virginia Rosetta Wilson was born on September 16, 1911 at Johnson, Nemaha Co., Nebraska; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1912.^1,6 As of February 6, 1932,her married name was Fisher.² She married Frank James Fisher on February 6, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 Virginia Rosetta Wilson died on October 8, 1935 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 24.¹

     Frank James Fisher and Virginia Rosetta Wilson were divorced.³ Frank James Fisher was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 227-14-2705.⁵ He was born on March 15, 1909 at Huffman, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4,6 He married Virginia Rosetta Wilson, daughter of Giles Zeanard/Zanaird Wilson and Carrie Belle Hylton, on February 6, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^3,7,2 Frank James Fisher died on August 19, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 80.^1,5,3,6

     Frances Elizabeth Wilson was buried at Wilson Family Cemetery, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on March 21, 1915 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 15, 1915.^2,3,5 As of March 9, 1935,her married name was Kingrea.² She married William Figget "Fig" Kingrea, son of Washington Lafayette Kingrea and Julia Ann "Annie" Nolley, on March 9, 1935 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 Frances Elizabeth Wilson died on June 15, 1945 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 30.^3,4

     Nancy Ellen Kingrea Dorsett, Nancy Ellen (Kingrea), 87, of Fairborn, OH, and formerly of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Wright Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, in Fairborn. She was born on August 23, 1935, in Christiansburg, VA to William and Frances (Wilson) Kingrea who preceded her in death. She was married to Rev. Roy A. Dorsett of Kernersville, NC in 1956 and for over 40 years they served churches in the Pilgrim Holiness and Wesleyan denominations in Virginia, Maryland, New York, Canada, Delaware, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana. Roy preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by her brother, William (Cleo) Kingrea of Elkton, VA, her step sister June Iddings of Myrtle Beach, SC, and her children, Elizabeth (Thomas) Cooper of New Carlisle, OH, David (Gabriela) Dorsett of Winston Salem, NC, and Daniel Dorsett of Salisbury, NC, 4 grandchildren; Stephen (Victoria) Cooper, Bethany Hodge, Bekah (Chris) Denton and Brittany (Alex) Johnson. She also had the joy of having 7 great grandchildren; Isaiah, Cooper, Allie, Collin, Kinley, Harrison and Genesis, as well as 1 nephew, Steve, and 2 nieces Vickie (Frank) Waldrop and Debbie (David) Green. Nancy will be laid to rest in Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton, VA.⁴ She was buried at Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on August 23, 1935 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 As of June 1, 1956,her married name was Dorsett.⁷ She married Rev. Roy Allen Dorsett on June 1, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,4 Nancy Ellen Kingrea died on June 26, 2023 at Fairborn, Greene Co., Ohio, at age 87.⁴

     Rev. Roy Allen Dorsett was buried at Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 237-48-9012.⁵ He was born on January 2, 1934 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^5,1,2,3,4 He married Nancy Ellen Kingrea, daughter of William Figget "Fig" Kingrea and Frances Elizabeth Wilson, on June 1, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 Rev. Roy Allen Dorsett died on December 12, 2001 at Hobe Sound, Martin Co., Florida, at age 67.^5,1,3 He Ill for the past six years, the Rev. Roy Allen Dorsett, 67, of Hobe Sound, Fla., died on Dec. 12 at 7:01 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Manor in Hobe Sound. He moved to Hobe Sound, Fla., in September of 1996 from West Terre Haute, Ind. Born Jan. 2, 1934, in High Point, N.C., he was the son of Troy Lee and Queen Esther (Cranford) Dorsett, both deceased. He married Nancy Allen Kingrea of Christianburg, Va., on June 1, 1956. She survives in Hobe Sound, Fla. The Rev. Dorsett graduated in 1952 from high school at Pilgrim Bible College in Kemersville, N.C. He also attended Frankfort Pilgrim College in Frankfort, Ind. He received his college education at Southern Pilgrim College in Kemersville, N.C., where he graduated in 1969 with a bachelor's degree. In 1994 he received a master's degree in sacred literature from the Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Ind. He pastored for 40 years in Pilgrim Holiness and Wesleyan churches serving in Cape Charles, Va; Greensboro, Md; Grand Gorge, N.Y; Proton Station, Ontario, Canada; Rosana, Dela; Harker's Island, N.C; Snow Camp (Bethelehem), N.C; Dayton (Pleasant Valley), Ohio: Madison (Concord), Ind; Bloomfield (Sylvania), Ind; Martinsville, Ind; and West Terre Haute, Ind. In addition to his many years of pastoring, he taught Adult Education Classes in art for many years throughout several states. He taught six years at God's Bible School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and eight years at Union Bible College in Westfield, Ind. He was a chalk artist making several short term mission trips with his artwork. He was a musician and singer and used his varied talents to further the work of the Lord. His greatest love was people. He also enjoyed collecting model railroad trains. Other survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Cooper of New Carlisle, Ohio; two sons, David Dorsett of Hobe Sound, Fla., and Daniel Dorsett of N.C; one brother, Ralph Dorsett of Kemersville, N.C; four grandchildren, Stephen, Bethany and Rebekah Cooper and Brittany Dorsett. One brother, Arthur Ray Dorsett, died in infancy. The graveside service and burial will be at Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton, Va. on December 14, 2001.¹