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     Infant Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on December 21, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0237.¹¹ Clinton "Clint" Foster was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,2 He was born on August 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 3, 1914.^{1,2,3,4,11,5,6} He married Ruby Edith Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on December 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,14,3,4,15} Clinton "Clint" Foster died on October 13, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^12,11,7 He FOSTER, Clinton, 89, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Maude Jewell Foster; his wife, Ruby Foster; son, David Foster; grandson, Michael Foster; brothers and sisters, Marvin, Edward, Blaine, Illa, Clyde, Irene, Wanda and Georgie. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, John and Sue Foster of Radford and Hilda Argabright of Roanoke; daughter-in-law and spouse, Mary and Bill Pleasants of Shawsville; grandchildren and spouses, Timothy and Drema Foster, Margaret and Allen Sisson, Melissa and Brian Jones; great-grandchildren, Ava Foster, Christopher, Adam, Kendall and Scarlett Sisson, Isaac and Erica Jones and John Timothy "J.T." Foster; and great-great-grandchild, Katlin Buckner. He is also survived by many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Carilion Family Practice in Shawsville as well as the progressive care nursing staff at New River Valley Medical Center for their kindness and compassion. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville. on October 14, 2003.¹²

     David Gardner Foster was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 His Social Security Number was 226-50-6298.¹¹ He David Gardner Foster, age 44, died Tuesday morning, January 24, 1984, near Shawsville. He is survived by his wife, Mary Foster, two daughters, Margaret Sisson, Melissa Foster, two sons, Michael Foster, Timothy Foster, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Foster, one grandchild, all of Shawsville. Burial will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery.⁴ He was born on October 21, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,11 He married Mary Lee Willis, daughter of Earnest Calvin Willis and Gertrude Irene Wilson, on December 24, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 David Gardner Foster died on January 24, 1984 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 44; Died in an automobile accident.^7,3,4

     Mary Lee Willis was born on August 21, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She married David Gardner Foster, son of Clinton "Clint" Foster and Ruby Edith Vest, on December 24, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 24, 1959,her married name was Foster. As of May 23, 1985,her married name was Pleasants.⁶ Mary Lee Willis married William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants on May 23, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,7,8,9,4,6 Mary Lee Willis died on March 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 78.⁴ She On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Mary Willis Foster Pleasants, 78, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 21, 1941, to the late Earnest and Gertrude Willis of Floyd, Va. She worked many years as a nurse at Community Hospital and Richfield Nursing Home. She was also a manager for many years at Brookemead Home for Adults in Shawsville. She also had a degree in Cosmetology where she operated a beauty shop at her home. She was a member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Surviving Mary is her brother, Monroe Willis and wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Faye Pleasants; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Allen Sisson; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Drema Foster; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Jones Foster and John Foster of Indiana; stepdaughter, Sharon Michaels and husband, John; grandchildren, Christopher Sisson and (wife, Leslie), Adam Sisson and (wife, Amber), Kendall Sisson and Scarlett Sisson; Isaac Jones and (wife, Sara), John Timothy (JT) Foster; stepgranddaughter, Crystal Noel and husband, Jimmy; great-granddaughters, Charlotte Sisson and Rayley Anne Sisson; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Buckner, Rheygan Flowers, Irvin Allen Flowers; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Aria, P. Jayden, and E. Lucas Noel; and many more nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Gertrude Willis; her first husband, David Gardner Foster; her son, Michael Joseph Foster; two granddaughters, Erica Lauren Jones and Ava Elaine Foster; stepson, Jimmy W. Pleasants and her second husband, William "Bill" Pleasants. on April 1, 2020.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3305.⁸ Gertrude Irene Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9 She was born on April 13, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,8,4,9,5 As of August 18, 1935,her married name was Willis. She married Earnest Calvin Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on August 18, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Gertrude Irene Wilson died on November 4, 2007 at Virginia at age 92.^3,8,9 She Gertrude Irene Willis, 92, of Shawsville passed away Sunday November 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philander and Minnie Wilson; husband Earnest Calvin Willis; grandsons Kevin Willis and Michael Foster; brothers Calvin Wilson and Eugene Wilson; sisters Tidy Hale and Vallie Hale. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Monroe and Barbara Willis, Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bill Pleasants, Shawsville; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. on November 6, 2007.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-58-7884.⁹ Mary Lorene Graham was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10 She was born on March 29, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9,2,3,10,4 She married Jimmie Lee Sowder, son of Frank Lewis Sowder and Iva Vest, on February 23, 1962 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^7,1,11 As of February 23, 1962,her married name was Sowder.¹ Mary Lorene Graham and Jimmie Lee Sowder were divorced on February 2, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,11 As of February 14, 1969,her married name was Quesenberry.⁴ Mary Lorene Graham married James Fredrick "Fred" Quesenberry, son of Algen Carlis "Carl" Quesenberry, on February 14, 1969 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^5,6,8,4 Mary Lorene Graham died on October 15, 2004 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.^6,9,12,10 She Lorene Graham Quesenberry, 61, of Floyd, received the blessing of healing and relief ending her courageous battle with cancer on Friday October 15, 2004. Lorene was born on March 29, 1943 to the late Archie and Virginia Graham. She was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and leaves behind many close friends. Survivors include her husband, Fred Quesenberry of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald W. and Katy Sowder of Chesapeake; granddaughter, Nicole L. Whitlock of Chesapeake; and foster brother, Donald E. Snavely of Copper Hill. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday October 18, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry and the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
on October 17, 2004.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9620.⁵ Archie Vivan Graham was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on June 27, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7 He married Mary Virginia Lucas on March 23, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 Archie Vivan Graham died on July 24, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^6,7 He CHECK - Archie V. Graham, age 72, died Wednesday July 24, 1991 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lorene and Fred Quesenberry, Floyd; a foster son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Patsy Snavely, Copper Hill; a brother, Lonnie Graham, Check; two sisters, Nettie Graham , Check and Elva Jones ,Salem; two grandchildren and two nieces. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Restvale Cemetery with Jerry Yopp officiating. on July 26, 1991.⁶

     Mary Virginia Lucas was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on September 26, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Archie Vivan Graham, son of William Thomas "Tom" Graham and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Poff, on March 23, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of March 23, 1942,her married name was Graham. Mary Virginia Lucas died on August 18, 1987 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^2,3

     Mary Jane Yates was buried at George Yates Cemetery, Rt. 777, about 300 yards south of Rt. 58, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on October 2, 1838 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married George Washington "Big" Yates, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on January 21, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Mary Jane Yates died on November 29, 1928 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,3

     Dianne Gwyn "Diana" Sowder Dianne Sowder Midkiff, age 21, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 1985, in an automobile accident. She is survived by her husband, Larry W. Midkiff, Floyd; her mother, Ann V. Sowder, Copper Hill; her father, Thomas L. Sowder, Check; one brother, Michael Douglas Sowder, Check; her paternal grandmother, Iva V. Sowder, Check; her maternal grandmother, Irene W. Vest, Check; and her mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Midkiff, Floyd. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,6,8 She was born on January 6, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3,6,8,5 She married Larry Wayne Midkiff on June 25, 1983 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,8 As of June 25, 1983,her married name was Midkiff. Dianne Gwyn "Diana" Sowder died on November 15, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 21.^7,2,3,4,6,8