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     Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.² He was born on July 31, 1914 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Margaret Earl Kephart on October 21, 1935 at Radford, Virginia.⁴ Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth married Pauline Marcella Ward on November 24, 1945 at Lafayette Co., Arkansas.³ Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth and Pauline Marcella Ward were divorced before December, 1949.⁵ Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth died on March 17, 1970 at age 55.²

     Isiah G. Harris was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He was born on March 14, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,7 He married Clora M. Hylton, daughter of George William Hylton and Essie Blanche Wilson, on January 22, 1922.⁴ Isiah G. Harris died on April 16, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 43; Died from an auto accident.^3,5,6,7

     Elijah Alexander Light was buried at Light Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia. He was born in 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Hannah Catherine Ferguson on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. Elijah Alexander Light died on April 13, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.

     Lorane Lida Hylton was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9942.⁸ She was born on April 25, 1921 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,3,7,4,5 As of August 2, 1939,her married name was Harris.⁹ She married Oden James Harris on August 2, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,9,7,5 Lorane Lida Hylton died on October 19, 1990 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 69.^8,6,3,7,5 She Lorane Hylton Harris, age 69, died Friday, October 19, 1990, at Pulaski Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Leon Dulaney. She is survived by her husband, Oden J. Harris, Floyd; a daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Kevin Mitchell, Floyd; a granddaughter and husband, Lisa and Randy Weeks, Floyd; three grandsons, Coy H. Mitchell, Clark D. Mitchell, Kreg L. Mitchell, all of Floyd; one sister, Clora Harris, Floyd. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Valley Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Spangler, the Rev. Ralph Spradling, and Elder Oscar Harris officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on October 20, 1990.⁶

     Harry Austin Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4471.⁸ He was born on October 9, 1913 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,8 He married Katherine Lyon on July 3, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 Harry Austin Wilson died on December 10, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^5,6

     Bruce Richard Wilson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,9 He was born on December 22, 1915 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,7,9 He married Joyce Catherine Beale circa 1943.⁵ Bruce Richard Wilson died on March 4, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^5,8,9,10 He Bruce Richard Wilson, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Clara Wilson; and his brothers, Theron, Harry and Arthur Wilson. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II who served in the Battle of the Bulge in the European Theater. Bruce was a former employee of Magic City Ford and retired owner of Bruce R. Wilson Garage. He was a member of the Hollins Road Baptist Church and he enjoyed water skiing, biking with his friends, swimming, camping and his traveling to England. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Joyce C. Wilson; daughters, Carole W. Meador and Cindy D. Wood, both of Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on March 5, 2008.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-0430.⁶ Arthur B. "Ott" Wilson married Mildred Peters.¹ Arthur B. "Ott" Wilson was born on August 6, 1918 at Virginia.⁶ He died on June 28, 1990 at Virginia at age 71.^6,1 He Arthur B. (Ott) Wilson, age 71, died suddenly at his home June 28. He was co-owner of Wilson Brothers Garage and served as a bomber pilot in the 15th Air Force Division in Italy and World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Peters Wilson; son, Arthur Richard Wilson; mother, Clara L. Wilson; brother, Bruce R. Wilson; foster son, William W. Arnold, all of Roanoke. Services will be private. on June 29, 1990.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-56-9916.⁹ Theron Kavilla Wilson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He married Thelma May Miller.¹⁰ Theron Kavilla Wilson was born on January 25, 1912 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,5,6,7 He died on October 30, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^9,5,6

     Virginia Ethel "Virgie" Harris was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 401-72-0714.⁴ Her married name was Turner.⁵ She married Fred N. Turner.^5,3 Virginia Ethel "Virgie" Harris was born on December 11, 1909 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She died on July 6, 1982 at Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 72.^4,3

     Eula Daphon Harris was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 17, 1911 at Virginia.¹ She married Ernest Leslie Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Lettie Florence Willis, on November 12, 1932.^1,3 As of November 12, 1932,her married name was Richards. Eula Daphon Harris died on May 11, 2014 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 102.^3,4 She Eula Harris Richards, 102, of Christiansburg, passed away May 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Richards; two sisters, Virgie H. Turner, and Elva "Pete" Gable. She is survived by her niece and husband Betty Jean and Irvine Alcox; as well as cousins and friends. She will be especially remembered by "her girls" - Debbie, Janet, Harriet, and Betty Jo. A special "thank you" to the entire staff at English Meadows and Good Samaritan Hospice - Heather, Katie, Ashley, and John. Also, special thank you to Dr. Kenneth Jones. In keeping with her wishes there will be no visitation. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Mike Sanborn officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Park United Methodist Church, 306 Park Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 100 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. on May 13, 2014.³

     Elva Oleda Harris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5276.³ Her married name was Gable.² She married Richard E. Gable.⁴ Elva Oleda Harris was born on January 2, 1915 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on January 21, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.²

     Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 3, 1869 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 22, 1870.^2,4,5 He married Zora Marilla Conner, daughter of James Harrison Conner and Louisa Frances Stewart, on March 29, 1893 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle died on September 21, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47; Killed by a lightning strike.^1,3,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-3907.⁶ Mildred Irene Cox was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Rosedale, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^2,7 She was born on December 9, 1915 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of June 27, 1942,her married name was Bresh.⁷ She married Henry G. Bresh on June 27, 1942.^2,7 Mildred Irene Cox died on September 30, 2002 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 86.^2,6 She On September 30, 2002, MILDRED IRENE BRESH (nee Cox), beloved wife of the late Henry Bresh, loving mother of Douglas Bresh and his wife Ellen. Relatives and friends may gather at The Miller-Dippel Funeral Home, Inc., 6415 Belair Rd. on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to P.M., where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. on October 1, 2002.²

     Samuel Calvin Wilson was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on January 2, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He married Josephine Theresa "Honey" "Joe" Monseur on April 7, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,4,5 Samuel Calvin Wilson married Salle Ann Morse/Byers on December 12, 1998 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5 Samuel Calvin Wilson died on September 16, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.⁵ He Samuel Calvin Wilson, 83, a long-time resident of Roanoke, Va., until his later retirement years when he lived in Penhook, Va., and Lake Panasoffkee, Fla., passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Monseur Wilson, who died in 1996; his parents, Raymond S. Wilson and Sarah Harman Wilson; and his three siblings, Corinne Wilson, Ellen Carol Wilson and Angie Wilson Albert. Samuel was born on January 2, 1936, at his parent's home in Southeast Roanoke. He left Jefferson High School in 1954 to join the United States Marine Corps. While stationed in southern California, he met movie star, Grace Kelly; while in Hawaii, he said the Marines ate so much pineapple at every meal that after leaving the military he rarely ate it. He also served in Korea after the war where he said the plight of the children was sad. He returned to civilian life in Roanoke and earned his high school diploma at the Viaud School. Samuel met his wife at George's Drive-In Restaurant. He was a customer and she was his waitress. They married on April 7, 1958. In the early 1960s, he started his 35-year-career as an engineering technician for the U.S. Forest Service's Roanoke office. For many years, he attended the men's ACC college basketball championship tournament. In March of 1966, he and his friends went to the men's NCAA college national basketball tournament where they were eyewitnesses to history as the Texas Western College team won the national championship, becoming the first team with an all-Black players starting lineup to win the title. Samuel always encouraged his daughters to pursue higher education, and all three received college diplomas (as have his two grandchildren). He was a dog lover and enjoyed fishing, bowling, and watching sports and the TV shows, "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy." In his retirement years, he enjoyed fellowship with his church communities in Sandy Level, Va., and Lake Panasoffkee; and he did various activities with friends in Countryside RV Park and Lake Panasoffkee. Samuel is survived by his three daughters, Carol T. Wilson-Bunn (Jim) of Roanoke, Angela M. Wilson of Troutville, Va., and Sarah W. Cook (Ron) of Troutville; his grandchildren, Samuel Alfred Cook (Samantha Garst Cook) of Manassas, Va., and Carly Jane Cook (longtime-boyfriend 1st Lt. Alex Granata, USA) of Roanoke; second wife, Salle A. Morse Wilson (married 1998) of Roanoke; close first-cousin, Sherrell Poff (Phyllis) of Willis, Va; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Col. B.B. Albert Jr., USA (Ret.) of Parkville, Mo; and other relatives. On Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 2 to 3 p.m., friends may visit with the family at Oakey's East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke. Then at 3 p.m. the funeral service will be conducted at Oakey's East Chapel. on September 19, 2019.⁵

     Angie Evelyn Wilson Angie Evelyn Albert, 82, of Parkville, MO passed away June 24, 2012 at her home from natural causes. A private service was held 12:30 pm on June 23, 2012 with family. Interment will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Mrs. Albert was born August 3, 1929 in Roanoke, VA. Angie was a military wife who raised her children at numerous posts throughout the US and foreign countries. She also worked as an assistant librarian during her husband’s tour of Iran. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Benjamin Basil Albert, Jr; and her brother, Samuel Calvin Wilson. Also surviving are her four children and their families, Jane Ellen and Warren Norris, June Evelyn Albert, Benjamin Basil III and Kristine Albert, James Samuel Albert; and grandchildren, Elaine Norris Goolsbey, Troy Benjamin Albert, Benjamin Basil Albert IV, and Kevin Arthur Samuel Albert. Angie also had four great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy, Ste. 300, Kansas City, MO 64114.⁵ She was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 3, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,5 As of July 21, 1951,her married name was Albert.⁴ She married Benjamin Basil Albert Jr. on July 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 Angie Evelyn Wilson died on June 24, 2012 at Parkville, Platte Co., Missouri, at age 82.^8,5

     Ellen Carol Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She died on August 28, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 11; Died in an auto accident.²

     Sgt. Howard Lowell Wilson was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Killed in Germany. WW2 448 Bomb Group 714 Bomb Sqd. 8th Air Corps."¹ He married Eula Ellen Lucas.² Sgt. Howard Lowell Wilson was born on February 14, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He died on January 5, 1944 at Germany at age 22.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-7827.⁵ Wyatt Edward Tate was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He married Frances Elizabeth Burnette.^6,7 Wyatt Edward Tate was born on September 28, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2 He married Frieda Catherine Graham on June 14, 1953 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.³ Wyatt Edward Tate and Frieda Catherine Graham were divorced on March 29, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Wyatt Edward Tate died on June 3, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,1,7 He TATE, Wyatt Edward, 72, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 3, 2001. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was retired as a process server from Woods, Roger, & Hazelgrove law firm. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Leigh Williams and her husband, Samuel Olin Williams; daughter, Cenna Tate; two sons, Ikie Tate and Steven C. Tate; one sister, Barbara Locher; four grandchildren, Maria Williams, Dominique Williams, Samira Williams, Samara Williams; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Wayne and Yvonne Brown and William Poff. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 4, 2001.¹

     Sarah Juanita Ridgeway married Isaac Laborn Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff.¹ Sarah Juanita Ridgeway was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Wilson.¹ She was born on March 28, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on November 14, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.¹

     William Osborne Morris married Sleeta Ethel "Sleety" Wilson, son of Samuel Conner Wilson and Lydia Rosabelle Poff.^1,2 William Osborne Morris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Wilson. She was born on August 19, 1903 at Virginia.² She died on July 1, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.²

     Mary Jean Morris was born on December 13, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6 As of September 14, 1954,her married name was Hudson.² She married Arney Dalton Hudson on September 14, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Mary Jean Morris died on September 24, 1995 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 59.^7,8 She HUDSON, Mary Jean Morris, 59, of Hardy, died Sunday, September 24, 1995. Surviving are her husband, Arney Dalton Hudson; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Willamena and George Simpkins, Fredericksburg, Diana and Don Early, Chantilly, Donna and Ken Thompson, Clifton; four grandchildren, William, Daniel and Emma Simpkins, Ashley Thompson. Memorial Service will be held at the Belmont Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Elliot Hipp officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Belmont Presbyterian Church, 1005 9th St. S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on September 25, 1995.⁴

     David Mayberry was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Martha Mayberry was born on September 18, 1912 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 She married George Shoda circa 1935.^6,7 Mary Martha Mayberry and George Shoda were divorced before 1953.⁶ As of December 16, 1953,her married name was Shoda.⁶ Mary Martha Mayberry married George Shoda on December 16, 1953 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁶ Mary Martha Mayberry died on April 20, 2005 at Louisiana at age 92.⁵