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     Perry Carter Farmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 13, 1899 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Cathryn "Lizzie" Nolley, daughter of William R. Nolley and Paulina/Pauline Poff, on April 1, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Perry Carter Farmer married Mary Madeline Nolley, daughter of William R. Nolley and Paulina/Pauline Poff, on November 13, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 Perry Carter Farmer died on November 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.¹

     Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 25, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Virgie Alice Keith on February 28, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff died on February 7, 2007 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹ He Thurman (Jack) Huff, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007, peacefully at home. He was born April 25, 1921. A farmer all his life, Jack was also a logger and heavy equipment operator, and employed at Radford Arsenal and Bartlett Tree Experts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J. and Emma Zetta Huff; brothers, Oakley Huff and wife Reba, Esley Huff and wife Gertrude, Edmond Huff, and Curtis Huff; sister, Gatha Alderman and husband Arnold. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Virgil Keith Huff, of Floyd; daughters, Janice Foro and husband Brad, Emma Jean Aldridge and husband Lowell, all of Bent Mountain; son, Marvin Huff and wife Becky, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Kelly Lewis and husband Ken, of Charleston, S.C., Gwyn and Craig of Phoenix, Ariz., Vonda Dillon and husband Gary, Shana Roop and husband Richard, all of Christiansburg, Travis Aldridge and fiancée Lindsay Elkins, of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Trey and Lacy Dillon, Nikki and Ricky Roop, all of Christiansburg, Jessica Lewis, of Charleston, S.C; brother, Coolidge Huff and wife Lelia, of Floyd, sister, Alzora Wood, of Floyd; sisters-in-law, Ruby Huff, of Richmond, Laura Huff, of Christiansburg; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends and caregivers, Leasa Hickman and Jennifer Aldridge; beloved family and neighbors, David, Rhonda, Tonya and Brian Sowers. Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. L.V. Marshall and staff and Sherry and Alta of Carilion Hospice. He was greatly loved by his family and will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Gregg Mills, the Rev. Glen Sage and the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Maberry Funeral Home. on February 9, 2007.¹

     Virgie Alice Keith was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 20, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Thurman Eldridge "Jack" Huff on February 28, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 28, 1942,her married name was Huff. Virgie Alice Keith died on May 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 94.¹ She Virgil Keith Huff went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2017. Born on August 20, 1922, she lived a long, full life surrounded by family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Virgil was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren, retired from Floyd Garment Company and a hard-working farmer. She was a woman who loved God and served others; strong in spirit, kind, loving, and gentle. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Keith; her husband of 65 years, Thurman (Jack) Huff; sister, Beulah Mae Harman; brother, George Keith Jr; son-in-law Lowell Aldridge; daughter-in-law Rebecca Huff; and great-grandchild Alex Dillon. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Brad Foro; daughter, Emma Jean Aldridge; son, Marvin Huff; grandchildren, Kelly Lewis (Ken), Gwyn Foro, Craig Foro, Vonda Dillon, Shana Biter (Billy), Travis Aldridge (Courtney); great-grandchildren, Jessica Lewis, Trey Dillon, Lacie Dillon, Nikki Roop, Ricki Roop, and Logan Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Racene Keith; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel and Ross Peacemaker, Corrine Sowers, Lucille and Lloyd Hall; sisters-in-law Lorraine Keith, Alzora Wood and Leila Huff. The family would like to express our appreciation to Amedisys Hospice, caregiver Sandra Huff and Patsy East for taking care of her beloved cat, Tom. Virgil honored the Lord all her life with a spirit of gratitude. She lived her testimony – a strong, quiet witness to us all. She loved, and she was loved. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. on May 25, 2017.¹

     Preston Edgar Johnson was buried at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^4,8 His Social Security Number was 230-10-0643.⁹ He married Virginia Florence Reed.^4,10 Preston Edgar Johnson was born on December 25, 1914 at Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1913.^2,4,9 He married Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade, daughter of Walter Wade and Bertha Susan Dunford, on August 27, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Preston Edgar Johnson and Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade were divorced before June, 1940.¹¹ Preston Edgar Johnson died on January 4, 1982 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, at age 67.^4,5 He Preston Ed Johnson, 67, 114 S. 13th St., died Monday at Reid Memorial Hospital after a two-year illness. He was a native of Roanoke, Va., but lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a retired employee of Kleen-Rite Co. and a member of the Howard Preston Johnson Thomas Post No. 315, Legion and the United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; his mother, Sally Johnson of Roanoke; one daughter, Clara Sue Orange of Roanoke; three sisters, Pauline Johnson of Roanoke, Effie Haggerty of Washington, D.C., and June Rife of Radford, Va; two stepsons, Earl Rettinger of Connersville and Pat Lathrop of Greenville, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Eloise Jones and Joyce Singleton, both of Richmond; two grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren. on January 5, 1982.⁵

     Sarah "Sally" Pate was born on March 11, 1794 at Virginia. She married John L. Hall, son of Jesse Hall and Phebe Wilbur, on September 10, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 10, 1811,her married name was Hall. Sarah "Sally" Pate died after June 28, 1860.

     Diana Lee Johnson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-32-1220.⁷ She was born on November 30, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7,4 As of January 9, 1960,her married name was Smith.¹ She married James William Smith Sr., son of Guy Ribble Smith and Daisy Alma Bowman, on January 9, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Diana Lee Johnson died on April 11, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.^2,3,6 She Mrs. Diana Johnson Smith, 43, of 5564 Green Meadow Road, S.W., died in a local hospital Friday. She owned and operated Diana's Modeling and Finishing School on Brambleton Avenue and was a member of the Quota Club. Surviving are her husband, James W. Smith; three children, Miss Robin Gayle Smith, James W. Smith, Jr. and Miss Jennifer K. Smith, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Sally W. Johnson, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Haggerty, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. June Rife, Radford; Mrs. Pauline Graham, Roanoke; one brother, Ed Johnson, Richmond, Indiana. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. on April 12, 1975.⁶

     Mary June Johnson was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,9,4 She was born on June 19, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,3,4 As of December 26, 1955,her married name was Rife.¹ She married Robert Lee Rife on December 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Mary June Johnson and Robert Lee Rife were divorced on August 16, 1984 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Mary June Johnson died on June 19, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^6,9,4 She Mrs. Mary June Rife, 54, of 110 B Wesley Lane, Dublin, died Sunday morning in the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. She was born June 19, 1934, in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the daughter of Sally Willie Simpson Johnson, of Salem, and the late William Henry Johnson, of Salem. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mark (Lisa Kay) Willard, Christiansburg; four sons, Ronald Lee Rife and Roger Dale Rife, both of Radford; David Lynn Rife, Blacksburg; Robert Lee Johnson, Roanoke; her mother Sally Willie Simpson Johnson, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Haggerty, Bethesda, Md; Mrs. Pauline Hedrick, Vinton; and four grand­children. Interment will follow in the Highland Memorial Gardens, Dublin, Virginia on June 21, 1988.⁶

     Effie Uldine Johnson was born on July 12, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3 As of July 13, 1946,her married name was Parrish.² She married Harry Edward Parrish on July 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Effie Uldine Johnson and Harry Edward Parrish were divorced on January 22, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ As of September 27, 1961,her married name was Haggerty.² Effie Uldine Johnson married Dr. Thomas Eugene Haggerty on September 27, 1961 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.² Effie Uldine Johnson died on August 20, 2014 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁹

     Robert Lee Rife was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,5,8 His Social Security Number was 231-24-3758.⁴ He was born on February 3, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Mary June Johnson, daughter of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on December 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Robert Lee Rife and Mary June Johnson were divorced on August 16, 1984 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Robert Lee Rife died on May 24, 1991 at Radford, Virginia, at age 62.^3,4,5,9,8 He Robert Lee Rife, age 62, passed away Friday, May 24, 1991, at Radford Community Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Ronnie L. and David L. Rife, both of Radford; Roger D. Rife, Dublin; one daughter, Mrs. Mark (Lisa) Willard, Christiansburg; two brothers, Wayne Rife, Roanoke; David Rife, Wilmington, N.C; one sister, Mrs. Betty Kelly, Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Cara, Greg, and Steve Rife, Chelsea Willard, Sharon Deisher, Teresa and Julia Bower. Graveside services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. on May 25, 1991.⁸

     Dr. Thomas Eugene Haggerty was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 4, 1921 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^2,3,4,5 He married Effie Uldine Johnson, daughter of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on September 27, 1961 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.¹ Dr. Thomas Eugene Haggerty died on April 5, 1966 at age 44.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-6924.¹³ Harold Roger Simpson Sr. was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁷ He was born on August 23, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{13,14,9,2,4,5} He married Juanita June Martin on April 24, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Juanita June Martin were divorced on January 17, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Harold Roger Simpson Sr. married Elizabeth Anne Gross on June 7, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Elizabeth Anne Gross were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Harold Roger Simpson Sr. died on October 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^13,7,14,3 He SIMPSON, Harold R. Sr., 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 1997. He was preceded in death by his father, Meredith Ruben; and mother, Bessie Shockey Simpson. He was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, having served one tour of duty in the Korean Conflict and two tours of duty in Vietnam. Among his numerous decorations were the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and two Air Force Commendation Medals. He will be deeply missed by surviving family, son and daughter-in-law, Harold Roger Jr. and Brenda Kay Simpson; son, Ricky David Simpson; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Key and James Donald Brown; daughter, Kelly Michelle Manning; brother, Lewis M. Simpson; sisters, Dorothy Marie George and Peggy Simpson Atkins; nine grandchildren, Brock, Michelle, Angie, T.J., Justin, Steven, Rikki, Brett, and Chessa. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. on October 8, 1997.⁷

     Lewis Moyer Simpson was born on February 20, 1928 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4

     Dorothy Marie Simpson Dorothy "Dot" Simpson George, Aug 16, 1934 - Jun 5, 2022, Dorothy Marie "Dot" George, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She is survived by her son, Larry Robinson; daughter, Penny Robinson; her son from another mother, Howard Dickerson; four grandchildren, James Schramm, Jason Robinson, Bayli Price, and Zac Price; and four treasured great-grandchildren. Dot was predeceased by her husband, Philip George; brother, Harold Simpson; sister, Peggy Atkins; father, Pop Simpson; mother, Bessie Shockey; step-mother, Verbena Simpson; grandson, Alex Robinson; and beloved service dog, Ginger. Interment to follow in St. Andrew's Cemetery.⁹ She was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,11 Her married name was George.⁹ She married Philip Joseph George Sr.⁹ Dorothy Marie Simpson was born on August 16, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,11 As of December 23, 1953,her married name was Robinson.¹² She married Fred William Robinson Jr. on December 23, 1953 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁴ Dorothy Marie Simpson and Fred William Robinson Jr. were divorced on March 17, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of September 12, 1998,her married name was Richards.¹³ Dorothy Marie Simpson married Jay Delbert Richards on September 12, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹³ Dorothy Marie Simpson and Jay Delbert Richards were divorced on May 22, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Dorothy Marie Simpson died on June 5, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^9,11

     Peggy Ann Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on January 23, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 As of July 2, 1956,her married name was Wooldridge.³ She married Carlton Ernest Wooldridge on July 2, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Peggy Ann Simpson and Carlton Ernest Wooldridge were divorced on July 8, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of August 10, 1963,her married name was Atkins.³ Peggy Ann Simpson married George Durward Atkins on August 10, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,10 Peggy Ann Simpson died on July 25, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.⁶ She Peggy Atkins, 85, of Vinton, Va., was born on January 23, 1936, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Atkins; her son, Ernie Wooldridge; her sister, Virginia Agnew; her brother, Harold Simpson; and her parents, Rachel King, Irving King, Meredith Simpson, and Bessie Simpson. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Peggy attended and graduated from business college. She worked and was on the board at Atkins Plumbing and Heating in Roanoke, Virginia; worked at Oak Hall Cap and Gown; worked for the census bureau; at Kroger, Friendship Manor, and at Jones Welding. Peggy also cared for her handicapped son, Ernie, until his death and for her sick husband, George. She was the person we all aspired to be and looked up to. Peggy attended First Church of the Nazarene in her younger days and later Foursquare Evangel, Word of Life Church and Maranatha Church. She will be sadly missed by her survivors. Peggy is survived by her two daughters, Sherry Sisson (Tom Sisson), and Regina Crigger (Jeff Wallace); grandson, Christopher McGhee; granddaughter, Chelsea Larson (Nick); as well as a great-grandson, Milo Larson; and her sister, Dot George. A Graveside Service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 27, 2021.⁶

     Philip Joseph George Sr. married Dorothy Marie Simpson, daughter of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-28-0159.⁴ Philip Joseph George Sr. was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 He was born on September 10, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He died on December 30, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,4,7,5 He Philip Joseph George, Sr., age 73, of 3327 Heywood Ave., S.W., died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are, his wife, Dorothy M. George; children, Philip J. George, Jr., Vinton; Larry Robinson of California; Diana Anderson, Roanoke; Sandra McLamara, Boca Raton, Fla; Phyllis Parker, Roanoke; Penny Myers, Roanoke; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, James George, George George, Lewis George, Herbert George, all of Roanoke; Easter George and Sam George of California; sister, Mrs. Margaret Blanton, Roanoke. Entombment will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery. on December 31, 1989.⁵

     George Durward Atkins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 228-30-7814.⁵ He was born on August 3, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,4,6 He married Peggy Ann Simpson, daughter of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on August 10, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 George Durward Atkins died on September 5, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^5,2,3,6 He George Durward Atkins, age 57, of Vinton, died Saturday, September 5, 1987. He was President of the Atkins Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Incorporated until his retirement. Mr. Atkins was a member of the Word of Life Church of Salem. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Simpson Atkins; two daughters, Sherry W. Burkholder, Regina A. McGhee, both of Vinton; son, C. Ernie Wooldridge, Vinton; grandson, Christopher George McGhee; sister, Louise Latham, Roanoke; four brothers, Warren Atkins, Roanoke; Bruce Atkins, Hardy; Carroll Atkins, Greenville, S.C; Donald Atkins. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 7, 1987.³

     Ricky David Simpson was born on November 8, 1959 at Lubbock Co., Texas.^2,5 He married Denise Dawn Woodson on August 21, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Ricky David Simpson and Denise Dawn Woodson were divorced on April 10, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Ricky David Simpson died on March 20, 2016 at Virginia at age 56.⁴ He Ricky David Simpson - Ricky went to the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Justin Simpson and Steven Woodson; three grandchildren; brother, Harold R. Simpson Jr; sisters, Linda Brown and Kelly Manning; brother-in-law and best friend, Don Brown; and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed. No more suffering Big Bro! Fly high with those wings. We love you. on April 8, 2016.⁴

     Linda Kay Simpson was born on May 20, 1961 at New Mexico.^2,3 As of November 29, 1980,her married name was Brown.² She married James Donald Brown on November 29, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Linda Kay Simpson died on November 6, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.³ She Linda Simpson Brown, May 20, 1961 - November 6, 2023. Linda Simpson Brown, 62, of Roanoke passed away on November 6, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A native of New Mexico she was the wife of 42 years to James Donald Brown, who survives, and the daughter of Harold Roger Simpson and Juanita June Martin Simpson, both deceased. Linda worked as a Nurses Aid for many years. She enjoyed watching football, especially the New York Giants and Jets. In addition to her husband those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Michelle Brown and Crystal Whorley and husband Randy; six grandchildren, James, Sage, Seth, Taylor, Ryan, and Ava; two great grandchildren, Leilani and Indica; her sister, Kelly Manning; and her brother, Roger Simpson. on November 12, 2023.³

     Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 She COPPER HILL - Mrs. Melissa Mae Keaton Hollins. 92, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, Oakley Leek Hollins, Friendship Manor, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. E. C. (Malicia) Shaver, and Mrs. G. W. (Elta) Wilson; stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank (Ruby) Henry, all of Copper Hill; three sons, Astor C. Hollins, Sr., Goodview; Ewert Hollins, Greensboro, N.C; Orel Hollins, Hillsboro, N.C; stepson, Oakley R. Hollins, Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, 1 great-greatgrandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Banks, Eugene, Ore; Mrs. Daisy Mayo, Sacramento, Calif. Funeral will be Sunday 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry and the Rev. Paris Bain officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.³ She was born on July 18, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,4 As of after February 18, 1918,her married name was Hollins. She married Oakley Leek Hollins, son of Jesse Benjamin Hollins and Matilda Ann Hall, after February 18, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton died on December 26, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^7,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 554-20-3701.¹ Jesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr. was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.⁸ He was born on November 3, 1894 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Mildred Chamberlain circa 1922.^2,9,4 Jesse Jackson "Jack" Keaton Sr. died on January 28, 1984 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 89.¹