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     Mary Byar Yates was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3 She was born on October 25, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 She married Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Mahala Thrash, on April 25, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,9,3 As of April 25, 1889,her married name was Conner. Mary Byar Yates died on December 13, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,2,3

     Mary Elizabeth Yates was born on July 1, 1853 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ She died on September 25, 1861 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 8; Died of diphtheria.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-18-7927.⁴ Vera Elsie Aldridge was born on July 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of circa 1918,her married name was LaPrade.⁵ She married Willie Lawrence LaPrade circa 1918.^1,6,5 Vera Elsie Aldridge died on March 29, 1978 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^1,2

     Marshall Junius LaPrade was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 225-10-7001.⁶ He married Lorena Bullin.^1,7 Marshall Junius LaPrade was born on December 2, 1920 at Virginia.⁶ He died on June 21, 1999 at age 78.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 238-26-1081.⁴ Mable Louise LaPrade married C. B. Smith Jr.^1,2 Her married name was Smith. Mable Louise LaPrade was born on March 13, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She died on December 2, 2008 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^2,4 She Mrs. Louise LaPrade Smith, of Greensboro, N.C., died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at her home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Bessemer United Methodist Church, 3015 East Bessemer Ave., Greensboro, N.C. Born on March 13, 1924, near Roanoke, Va., Louise was a daughter of the late Willie Lawrence and Vera Aldridge LaPrade. She was preceded in death by her brothers, J. Marshall and William C. LaPrade. Survivors include her husband, C.B. Smith Jr; several children and grandchildren; sister, Joanne L. Johnson, of Jamestown, N.C; and numerous relatives in Virginia and North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service, 1118 N. Elm St. in Greensboro, N.C. Offer condolences to the family at www.forbisanddick.com. on December 5, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 245-32-3494.⁵ William Carl LaPrade married Hilda Faye Chapman.^1,6 William Carl LaPrade was born on June 22, 1927 at Virginia.^1,5,2 He died on October 13, 1987 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^5,2

     Lorena Bullin married Marshall Junius LaPrade, son of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge.^1,2 Lorena Bullin was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 244-18-4958.⁴ Her married name was LaPrade. She was born on December 1, 1921.⁴ She died on May 5, 2010 at Hanahan, Berkeley Co., South Carolina, at age 88.^4,2 She HANAHAN - Lorena Bullin LaPrade, age 88, entered into her state of eternal rest Wednesday morning May 5, 2010, at Heartland Health Care Center in Hanahan, SC. The family will receive visitors at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Thursday, May 6 from 6 p.m. through 8 p.m. The funeral services will be held Friday, May 7, 2010, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall J. LaPrade, also her brothers, Gilmer, JC, Paul, Harold Bullin and a sister Anna Lou Farrington all of Highpoint, North Carolina. She is survived by two sons, Charles LaPrade of Hanahan, SC and Michael LaPrade and wife Donna and two grandchildren, Joey LaPrade and Steven LaPrade from Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and a lay person of various churches during her lifetime. She has received various lifetime awards for her work in the community and state. She will be dearly missed as a mother, friend and mentor of our community. on May 6, 2010.²

     Hilda Faye Chapman married William Carl LaPrade, son of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 239-46-6993.³ Hilda Faye Chapman was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was LaPrade. She was born on November 9, 1930.^1,3 She died on June 30, 2011 at North Carolina at age 80.³ She HIGH POINT - Hilda Chapman LaPrade, age 80, daughter of the late Edna Palmer Chapman and Alton Leroy Chapman, went peacefully to be with her Lord on June 30, 2011. She was a lifetime member of High Point Friends Meeting. Hilda will be remembered for her love of family and for her years of devotion to her mother, Edna Palmer Chapman. Hilda retired from Perkinson's Jewelry Store. Previously, she worked at Voorhees and Everhart Architects and Dennis Office Supply. She loved needlework, sewing, music, dancing, traveling and having fun with family and friends. She was devoted to her late husband of many years, William C. LaPrade, who was a vice president and trust officer for Wachovia Bank. Hilda attended Catawba College, Salisbury, and has many good friends from her college years. Hilda is survived by two sisters, Hazel Chapman Minnick of High Point and Joyce Chapman Brown (Albert) of Salisbury. She has one nephew, Harvey E. Minnick, (Gina) and four nieces, Brenda Chapman Minnick of High Point, Cindy Brown Amerson (Allen) of Salisbury, Libby Brown Laxton (Charles) of Hudson and Jeannie Brown Farrell (Joe), of Granite Falls. Visitation and Service: The family will receive friends and guests at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Eastchester Drive, High Point, Saturday, July 2, at 2 p.m. The service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Cumby Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kelly Kellum, pastor of High Point Friends Meeting. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery on Rotary Drive in High Point. Memorials: May be made to High Point Friends Meeting. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point. on July 2, 2011.²

     John David Yeatts was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 9, 1856 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,1 He married Ruth Ellen Ingram, daughter of Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram and Matilda Ann Willis, on April 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 John David Yeatts died on February 25, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66; The Yates book has a death date of Feb 22, 1922.^5,1

     Martha Bertha Roberson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 8, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married Noah Alvin Aldridge, son of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on June 17, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 17, 1926,her married name was Aldridge. Martha Bertha Roberson died on June 20, 1983 at age 77.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 224-32-4006.⁴ Alvin Willis Aldridge was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 He married Name Unknown. Alvin Willis Aldridge was born on May 7, 1927 at Virginia.^4,2 He died on August 26, 1991 at Virginia at age 64.^4,1,2 He ROCKY MOUNT - Alvin Willis Aldridge, age 64, died Monday, August 26, 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Diane A. Law, Glade Hill; two granddaughters; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann and John M. Wray, Rocky Mount; two aunts, Curtis Nichols and Lucy Holcomb, both of Bassett; also several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Park by the Rev. J. Earl Harrelson. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on August 27, 1991.¹

     Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married John M. "Shangie" Wray.^2,1 Her married name was Wray. Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge was born on October 4, 1931.¹ She died on April 21, 2011 at Virginia at age 79.¹ She Genoa Ann (Noa-Ann) Wray, 79, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Mrs. Wray retired from DuPont with 31 ½ years of service and Fork Mountain Rest Home where she worked for over 10 years, a job she dearly loved, and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was born on October 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Noah and Bertha Robertson Aldridge and was preceded in death by her husband, John M. "Shangie" Wray; and a son, Jackie D. Wray. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Susan Wray; special daughter-in-law, Connie P. Wray; her grandchildren, Stephanie and Taw Hodges, Brittany Michelle Wray, Jace and Andrea Wray and Jade Kelli Wray; greatgrandchildren, Clayton and Alison Hodges, and Tanner Wray-Dudley; stepgrandson, Will and Jamie Wilson; and step great-grandchildren, Daniel, Amelia and Graceann Wilson. She is also survived by her special cousins, considered the "Golden Girls," Zenith Lawrence, Blandy Frettful and Patty Martin. Funeral Services will be conducted from Woodlawn Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, with the Rev. Eddie Hawks officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 30 Woodlawn Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, April 24, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home. on April 23, 2011.³

     Sceboy B. Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 15, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Piney Arilee Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Sceboy B. Stewart died on December 19, 1952 at age 46.⁵

     Her married name was Maddox.² Gladys Lena Stewart married Unknown Maddox.² Gladys Lena Stewart was born on January 2, 1927 at Virginia.¹ She died on December 9, 1976 at age 49.¹

     Willard Howard Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 3, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on May 18, 2010 at Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 81.¹ He Willard H. Stewart, 81, of Bassett, Va., died on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Greystone Health Care, in Blountville, Tenn. He was born in Floyd County on October 3, 1928, to Sceboy B. and Piny Aldridge Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Sgt. Fred C.S. and Norman G. Stewart; and a sister, Gladys L. Maddox. He was retired from Anthony Brothers Lumber and Supply Company, in Stanleytown, Va., where he worked for 48 years. Surviving is a nephew, David P. Maddox, of Martinsville. A private Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Old Salem Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va., with Elder W.T. Conner officiating. Memorials may be made to the Salem Head of the River Primitive Baptist Church, 7311 Floyd Hwy. North, Copper Hill, Va. 24079 or to Greystone Health Care, P.O. Box 1133, Blountville, Tenn. 37617. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made by visiting maberryfuneralhome.com. on May 20, 2010.¹

     Fred C. S. Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Sgt. Co. C. 11th Arned Calv. Regt."¹ He was born on August 23, 1932 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 27, 1956 at age 23.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 231-38-4067.⁴ Norman Gillespie Stewart was born on August 8, 1936 at Virginia.^5,4,1 He died on March 17, 1993 at age 56.^5,4

     James B. Yates was born on June 18, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 5, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux in infancy.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-8439.⁴ Lucy Perdine Aldridge was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^2,5 She was born on February 16, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb on November 1, 1928 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,1,6,5 As of November 1, 1928,her married name was Holcomb. Lucy Perdine Aldridge died on May 19, 2004 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 91.^2,4 She Lucy Aldridge Holcomb, 91, of 2797 Fork Mountain Road, Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at the Fork Mountain Rest Home. She was born Feb. 16, 1913, in Floyd County, a daughter of John and Mahala Conner Aldridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, M. Kermit Holcomb; a son, Melvin Holcomb; three brothers; and four sisters. She had been a member of the Fork Mountain United Methodist Church for 75 years and a charter member of the United Methodist Women. She retired from Sale Knitting Co. Surviving are three sons, Glennis Holcomb of Bassett, Wayne Holcomb of Rocky Mount and Douglas Holcomb of Boones Mill; two daughters, Freeda Brown and Carmel Powell, both of Rocky Mount; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one step-grandson; and one great-great-grandchild. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Burial Park with Pastor Sarah Whitmore and the Rev. Virgil Soots officiating. Visitation will be held from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, and other times at 2797 Fork Mountain Road, Rocky Mount. Donations may be made to: Fork Mountain United Methodist Church Building Fund. on May 21, 2004.²