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     Caron Aquilla Boswell was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 She was born on December 17, 1841 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Henry Faison Yates, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on October 14, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 As of October 14, 1858,her married name was Yates. Caron Aquilla Boswell died on March 25, 1920 at Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 78.^4,1

     Kenneth Wayne Holcomb Sr. Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr., June 8, 1940 - October 28, 2023. Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr., age 83 of Fork Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Kermit and Lucy Holcomb and by his wife of 61 years, Sherry McGhee Holcomb; son, Neil Holcomb; grandson, Daniel Buckner, brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Nancy Holcomb; brother, Glennis Holcomb; sister, Carmel Powell; sister and brother-in-law, Freeda and Randolph Brown. Surviving are his children, Kenneth W. Holcomb Jr. (Barbara), Sarah Campbell (Kenny Weddle), Reggie McGhee (Jenny) and Mearl Boswell (Lee); grandchildren, Blake Holcomb (Katie), Beth Cummings (Lee), Kimberly Holcomb, Haley McGhee, Vandalina Holcomb, Lenzie Boswell, Emily Boswell; three great-grandchildren, Eva Holcomb, Emma Holcomb and Lyla Cummings; brother and sister-in-law, DL and Bobbie Holcomb; sister-in-law, Shirley Holcomb; brother-in-law, Jim Powell; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Robertson (Junior). Thanks to his many friends in the neighborhood. He was a member of the Fork Mountain United Methodist Church. Wayne was a home improvement contractor and co-founder of Fork Mountain Adult Home with his wife Sherry. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park.² He was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 8, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Sherry Jean McGhee circa 1962.^2,9 Kenneth Wayne Holcomb Sr. died on October 28, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.²

     Charles Randolph Brown Sr. was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,4 He Charles Randolph Brown, Sr. age 89 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born March 28, 1929 a son of the late Stafford Brown and Florence Tedder Brown. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Freeda Holcomb Brown; children, Charles R. Brown, Jr. (Peggy), Don A. Brown, Carl W. Brown, Susan B. Rea (Terry), and Linda B. Davis (Mike); two grandsons, Bobby Rea (Stephanie), Stephen Brown; great-grandson, Ethan Rea; sister, Lois B. Purdy; brother, Luther Brown; sister-in-law, Dyanne Brown; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Randolph served with the US Army during the Korean War in the 43rd infantry division. He retired from DuPont as a T.A. with 38 years of service. He was a very active member of Fork Mountain United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was Superintendent of Sunday School and held many other positions. He was also a lifetime member of the Fork Mountain Rescue Squad. The family extends a sincere thanks to Fork Mountain Rest Home for taking such good care of Randolph. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on March 28, 1929 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6,7 He married Freeda Arlene Holcomb, daughter of Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb and Lucy Pearline Aldridge, on May 31, 1950 at Henry Co., Virginia.^{8,1,9,10,3,4,5} Charles Randolph Brown Sr. died on November 17, 2018 at Virginia at age 89.^2,4

     Helen Sue Manning was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 She was born on March 11, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9,7 She married Shirley R. B. Smith, son of Robert Washington "Bob" Smith and Cassie Lue Blankenship, on July 29, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,9,10 As of July 29, 1950,her married name was Smith. Helen Sue Manning died on June 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 88.^6,9 She On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Helen Sue Manning Smith, 88, of Copper Hill, Va., passed on to be with her eternal Saviour after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Copper Hill, Va., on March 11, 1928, and was predeceased by her parents, Jasper Jackson and Effie Aldridge Manning. She was also predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Orel (O.B.) Hollins. Those surviving to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 65 years, R.B. Smith; daughters, LuAnn (Gary) Smith of Roanoke, and Serena Jacobs (Donald) of Copper Hill; stepgrandsons, Devin and Derek (Angela) Jacobs; stepgreat-granddaughter, Journee Jacobs; niece, Marcia Hollins Babb (Robert) of Apex, N.C. She is also survived by brothers-in-law, Herbert (Alice) Smith of Roanoke, and Ray (Diann) Smith of Copper Hill; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Curran of Florida, and Ocie Smith of Colorado; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Smith of Roanoke; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was an amazing crafter and can well be remembered as a long time exhibitor at the Floyd County Arts and Crafts Festival. She always had that familiar smile on her face, even through her last days. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Many thanks to all who kept Helen Sue in your thoughts and prayers. Also to Lewis Gale Hospital and Oncology, Heartland Hospice, and special niece, Nancy Vest, for her help during her last days at home. on June 13, 2016.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-9889.¹⁵ Faure Ewert Hollins was buried at Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He was born on October 23, 1920 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{15,2,3,5,6,7,16} He married Virginia Agnes Booth on July 18, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,12,1,8 Faure Ewert Hollins died on July 2, 2003 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^15,2,3,4,16 He Mr. Faure Ewert Hollins, 82, went home to be with his Savior, July 2, 2003, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2003, at the Lawndale Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park. Mr. Hollins was a graduate of Mars Hill College. He served in WW II in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1950. He worked for Burlington Industries as a planning manager for 35 years. After retirement, Mr. Hollins worked for Greensboro Day School for 15 years. He loved the children that rode his bus and loved all of those he had the joy and privilege of working with at the school. Mr. Hollins loved the church and all those he served with, both the ministers and the church families, at the old Asheboro Street Baptist Church and the Lawndale Baptist Church, where he was a member at his passing. The family gratefully thanks Dr. Shen and his associates and the medical staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Hospice of Greensboro for their kind and compassionate care. Mr. Hollins is survived by his wife, Virginia B. Hollins; his daughters, Virginia Anne Phillips and husband, Rev. N. Ray Phillips, Kathy Gregersen and husband, Dr. Jerry Gregersen; granddaughters, Whitney Morgan Phillips and Ashley Chandler Phillips; brothers, Astor Hollins and wife, Evelyn, of Goodview, Va., Orel Hollins and wife, Ruby, of Hillsborough; sisters, Malicia Shaver and husband, Clifford, of Copperhill, Va., Elta Wilson and husband, Wayne, also of Copperhill, Va; many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Lawndale Baptist Church Building Fund, 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27408 and Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405. on July 6, 2003.⁴

     Shirley R. B. Smith Shirley Smith, March 7, 1928 - April 5, 2019. On Friday, April 5, 2019, Shirley "R.B." Smith, 91, of Copper Hill, Va., passed on to be with his eternal Saviour and the love of his life, wife, Helen Sue Manning Smith, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Floyd County, Va., and was predeceased by his parents, "Bob" and Cassie Smith. R.B. was also predeceased by four brothers. Those surviving to cherish his memory are his daughters, Serena Jacobs (Donald) of Copper Hill and LuAnn (Gary) Smith of Salem; brothers, Herbert (Alice) Smith of Roanoke, and Ray (Diann) Smith of Copper Hill; sisters, Myrtle Curran of Florida and Ocie Smith of Colorado; step grandsons, Devin and Derek (Angela) Jacobs; and step great-granddaughter, Journee Jacobs. R.B. owned his own business, Edgewood Cabinets, and hand crafted many beautiful cabinets for so many people in Floyd and around surrounding areas. He could always be found at the Floyd County Arts and Crafts Festival with Helen Sue and her crafts displaying his wooden toys, birdhouses, and boxes. R.B. always had a sharp wit about him, even through his last days. Many thanks to all who kept R.B in your thoughts and prayers. Also, to Lewis Gale Hospital, Friendship South, Heartland Hospice and special niece, Nancy Vest, for her help during his last days at home. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on March 7, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,7,13 He married Helen Sue Manning, daughter of Jasper A. Jackson Manning and Effie Ann Aldridge, on July 29, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,14,15,6,5 Shirley R. B. Smith died on April 5, 2019 at Virginia at age 91.^5,6

     Molly Louise Ellis was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0140.⁴ She was born on November 9, 1908 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3,2 As of January 4, 1947,her married name was Aldridge.² She married William Oscar Aldridge, son of Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge and Maranda Alice Conner, on January 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 Molly Louise Ellis died on April 18, 1987 at age 78.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5986.⁴ Mildred Melina Guilliams was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 She was born on July 1, 1906 at Virginia.^4,6 She married Howard Robert Aldridge, son of Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge and Maranda Alice Conner, on December 9, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7,1,8 As of December 9, 1931,her married name was Aldridge. Mildred Melina Guilliams died on May 21, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^4,5,9,6 She ALDRIDGE, Mildred Guilliams, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 1996. She was the widow of Howard R. Aldridge. Surviving are four sisters, Eva Nichols of Roanoke, Mary Likens of Roanoke County, Lottie Flora of Rocky Mount, and Daisy Thomas of McClellanville, S.C; one brother, Albert Guilliams of San Antonio, Tex; a special great niece, Kelly Whitlock of Columbia, S.C; a special great nephew, Jonathan B. Willett of Raleigh, N.C. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 10 a.m., Friday, May 24, 1996. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday on May 22, 1996.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-6640.⁶ Hubert Joseph Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on March 9, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 He married Virgie Ann Wimmer, daughter of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on March 10, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,7,3 Hubert Joseph Aldridge died on May 24, 1991 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^6,1,3 He COPPER HILL - Hubert Joseph Aldridge, age 78, died in a Floyd nursing home Friday. Surviving are his wife, Virgie Wimmer Aldridge, Copper Hill; two sisters, Kate Bowles and Audrey Aldridge, both of Roanoke; three nieces, Helen Sue Smith, Copper Hill; Ruby Hollins, Hillsboro, N.C; Peggy Mussellman, Blue Ridge. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Copper Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard Ecklund and the Rev. Burton Epperly officiating, with interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 25, 1991.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-88-0003.¹⁰ Virgie Ann Wimmer was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 22, 1912 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,10 She married Hubert Joseph Aldridge, son of Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge and Maranda Alice Conner, on March 10, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,3 As of March 10, 1938,her married name was Aldridge. Virgie Ann Wimmer died on November 13, 2005 at Virginia at age 93.^2,10 She Virgie Wimmer Aldridge, 93, of Copper Hill, departed this life and entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 13, 2005. Virgie was born September 22, 1912 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a long time member of Copper Hill United Methodist Church, faithfully serving her Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert J. Aldridge, her parents, Daniel Moses and Cammie DeWeese Wimmer, her sisters, Mamie W. Cox and Nellie Wimmer Manning, brother, Rev. Frank H. Wimmer. Surviving to cherish her memory are sisters, Hazel W. Wickham, Salem and Dorothy W. Tuck, Roanoke; her brother, Jackson L. and Evelyn Wimmer; sister-in-law, Kate Bowles, all of Roanoke; many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Virgie enjoyed quilting, gardening, and singing in the church choir. A special thank you to Snyder Nursing home staff and Dr. Nevin for all their loving care. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Copper Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. The family will receive friends Monday, November 14, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be sent to Copper Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund c/o Hubert Harman, P.O. Box 5, Check, Va., 24072. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on November 14, 2005.²

     Daniel Moses Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 28, 1880 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Cammie Inez DeWeese, daughter of James Peter DeWeese and Louisa Catherine Blankenship, on August 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 Daniel Moses Wimmer died on April 16, 1944 at age 63.¹

     Isaac King Wimmer was buried at Little Elk Friends Meetinghouse Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on October 6, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ann Elizabeth Mills, daughter of Anderson Mills and Hannah Smith, on December 21, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 Isaac King Wimmer married Lydia Flora on September 20, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Isaac King Wimmer died on March 16, 1925 at Hickory Hill, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.¹

     Ann Elizabeth Mills was buried at Wimmer-Beckner Cemetery, behind Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 12, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Isaac King Wimmer, son of Isaac K. Wimmer and Mahala King, on December 21, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 As of December 21, 1865,her married name was Wimmer. Ann Elizabeth Mills died on November 4, 1894 at Virginia at age 49.⁶

     Kate Elizabeth Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2322.⁶ She was born on July 16, 1916 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 She married Warren J. Bowles, son of George Edward Bowles and Virginia C. "Jenny" Austin, on September 21, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 21, 1935,her married name was Bowles. Kate Elizabeth Aldridge died on November 21, 2010 at Virginia at age 94; The SSDI has an incorrect death date of Nov 28, 2010.^3,6 She Kate Aldridge Bowles, 94, of Vinton, Va., went to be with our Lord early Sunday morning, November 21, 2010. Kate was born in Copper Hill, Va., on July 16, 1916. She was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Aldridge. Kate spent much of her life caring for Veterans from the VA Hospital in her "Home Sweet Home." She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and had a passion for roses. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kate is survived by her daughter, Peggy Bowles Musselman, of Blue Ridge; granddaughters, Katherine Musselman Morck, of Goodview, and Shirl Musselman Garrett, of Salem; five great-grandchildren, Robert Morck and wife, Kelly, Billy Morck, Tommy, Stephanie and Spencer Garrett; and niece, Mrs. Helen Sue Smith and husband, R.B., of Copper Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents; and six brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Joey Phillips of Goodview Baptist Church and Chaplain Marvin Barbre of Good Samaritan Hospice officiating. Interment will be held 4 p.m. at Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River) in Copper Hill, Va. The family would like to thank all of the special friends and caregivers that lovingly cared for Kate over the past two years, Candy, Cheryl, Della, Dennis, Dot and Buford, Jackie, June, Rhonda and Shirley. We would also like to thank the many wonderful friends at Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Bridgett, Mary, Mary Kay and Marvin. A special thank you to Dr. Mountcastle and his nurse, Marcia. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on November 24, 2010.³

     Warren J. Bowles was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 11, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Kate Elizabeth Aldridge, daughter of Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge and Maranda Alice Conner, on September 21, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Warren J. Bowles died on February 12, 1966 at age 54.¹

     Erma Jean Underwood was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-8354.⁷ She was born on April 21, 1932 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 As of November 18, 1949,her married name was Willis.³ She married William Howard Willis, son of Roscoe William Willis and Bonnie Vest, on November 18, 1949 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,9,3,4 Erma Jean Underwood died on August 30, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^7,1,10,4 She WILLIS, Erma Jean Underwood, 70, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2002. Howard Willis, her husband of fifty-three years preceded her in death by ten months. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Fannie Underwood, a sister, Mary Rose and three brothers, Garnett, Dennis and Tom Underwood. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Randy and Brenda Willis, Cheryll and Scott Seitz and Debbie and David Watson, nine grandchildren, Courtney and husband, Tony Williams, Chip Garland, Nic, Lindsay, Ashley and Michael Watson, John, Josh and Jacob Willis and one great-grandson, Jameson Howard Williams. Also surviving are two sisters, Helen Perdue and Blanche Yates and many nieces, nephews and caring neighbors and friends. Burial to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on September 2, 2002.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-1659.⁵ Franklin Webb "Frank" Anders was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on March 30, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Betty Jean Willis, daughter of Roscoe William Willis and Bonnie Vest, on December 21, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,6,7,4 Franklin Webb "Frank" Anders died on January 24, 1994 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 72.^2,5,6,4 He ANDERS, Franklin W., 72, of Christiansburg, died Monday, January 24, 1994 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Surviving are his wife, Betty Willis Anders; two daughters and a son-in-law, Donna Anders, Roanoke, Charlotte and Donnie Reed, Christiansburg; a beloved granddaughter, Amber Reed; one brother, Randall Anders; one sister, Doris Anders, both of McCoy; a special friend, Jack Kipps, Christiansburg. Entombment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 26, 1994.⁶

     Lillian Ann "Lillie" King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6 She FLOYD - Lillie A. King, 78, widow of Michael C. King, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Truman Vest, Check. Also surviving are five other daughters, Mrs. Truman Vest, Mrs. Robert Hix, Vinton, Mrs. W. E. Wright, Miss Emma King, Roanoke, Mrs. Paul Flinchum, Columbia, S.C.; two sons, L. B. King, Vinton, Earl King, Check; two sisters, Mrs. James Carr, Mrs. Elliott Love, Check; a brother, Robert King, Floyd. The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Smith's Chapel with burial in Wilson Cemetery.⁶ She was born on December 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,7 She married Michael C. "Mike" King, son of John King and Emaline Iddings, on January 3, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 Lillian Ann "Lillie" King died on July 11, 1967 at age 78.^1,4,5,7