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     Didama Elmore was born circa 1845 at Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8242.⁴ George Edgar Mills was buried at William B. Mills Cemetery, Rt. 827, 0.5 miles west of Rt. 220, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 4, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,4 He married Eliza Ella "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on September 3, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6 George Edgar Mills died on July 27, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^2,3 He George Edgar Mills, 61, Rt. 2, Boones Mill, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Eliza C. Mills; 12 daughters, Mrs. Charlie Hardy, Mrs. Marvin Nichols, Mrs. Buford Webster, Mrs. Richard Webster, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs. Joseph Gibson, Mrs. Kenneth Woods, Miss Judy Mills, Miss Brenda Mills, Boones Mill; Mrs. Tracie Nichols, Mrs. Curtis Woods, Roanoke; Mrs. James Farris, Rocky Mount; three sons, Curtis Mills, Don Mills, Boones Mill; Kenneth Mills, Salem; six sisters, Mrs. Earnest Mills, Boones Mill; Mrs. Eldridge Kingery, Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Posey Altice, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Carl Pearce, Mrs. Lula Hartsook, Roanoke; two brothers, Arthur Mills, Nick H. Mills, Boones Mills. Burial in the Mills family cemetery, Franklin County. on July 29, 1966.³

     John L. Elmore was buried at Ward Cemetery, off U.S. 60 East on Kelley's Creek Road, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on November 5, 1857 at Craig Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1860.^4,6 He married Julia E. Stanley on October 24, 1890 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ John L. Elmore died in 1915 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-9351.⁵ Samuel Lewis "Sam" Mallory Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 He was born on May 18, 1921 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 He married Pearl Irene Poff, daughter of Everette Banyon Poff and Anna Byerle, on June 15, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,9,10 Samuel Lewis "Sam" Mallory Sr. died on July 20, 1999 at Ashe Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^5,4 He Authorities in North Carolina have found the body of Samuel Lewis Mallory, the 78-year-old Elliston man who had been missing a month. His pickup truck had plunged over a steep embankment near milepost 264 of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Ash County, N.C. Authorities believe the accident happened on June 22 or 23. Hidden from view, Mallory's brown Mazda truck escaped notice until it was spotted by National Guard helicopters searching for marijuana. Capt. Steve Houk of the Ash County Sheriff's Office said the truck was found Tuesday 400 feet down the embankment and that it could not have been seen from the road because of the terrain and vegetation. He said there were no marks on the road suggesting that Mallory had used his brakes. The body was identified by a pathologist in the state medical examiner's office. Mallory, who family members said may have been in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, had last been seen at Hale's Restaurant in Shawsville on June 21. His grandson, Tony Vest, visited his home later that day and discovered that Mallory had not returned from the restaurant. Vest said the family is not sure why he drove to North Carolina, but that his grandfather was known to suddenly take trips to explore places he had never been. "He did like to get out and ride around," he said. Mallory was born in Pembroke and lived most of his life in eastern Montgomery County. Mallory and his wife, Pearl, lived at Smith Mountain Lake for about 10 years after he retired from Eaton Corp. in Salem, then returned to Elliston when her health worsened. She died in 1992. Vest said his grandfather was a humble, giving man. "He'd do anything for anybody if he could." He said the family was relieved to finally know what happened. "Not knowing was the worst part." Now, he said, the family knows "he's in a better place." on July 22, 1999.⁴ He MALLORY, Samuel Lewis, Sr., 78, of Elliston, passed away. He was retired from Eaton Corporation, and was a deacon at Big Spring Baptist Church in Elliston. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl Mallory, and two sons, Jimmy and Sammy. Surviving family include one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Janice Mallory of Copper Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Jerry Maxey of Elliston, and Judy and Roy Vest of Check; one sister, Mary ("Peggy") Jones of California; and a special cousin, Mary ("Dump") Jones of Pembroke; ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and several sisters and brothers-in-law, who touched his life. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Big Spring Baptist Church in Elliston with Rev. Kenneth Gray, and Rev. Steve Sholer officiating. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery in Elliston. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 28, from 5 until 9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. The family would like to thank everyone for helping search for our loved one and all the prayers, visits, and kindness shown, may God bless you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Spring Baptist Church or a charity of choice. on July 27, 1999.³

     Pearl Irene Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-6713.⁹ She was born on June 10, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,1,8 She married Samuel Lewis "Sam" Mallory Sr. on June 15, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4 As of June 15, 1940,her married name was Mallory. Pearl Irene Poff died on September 22, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^9,7,8 She Mrs. Pearl Poff Mallory, age 68, died Tuesday, September 22, 1992, in a local hospital. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Mallory and Sammy Mallory, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Sam Mallory, Sr., Elliston; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Janice Mallory, Copper Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Jerry Maxey, Elliston; Judy and Ray Vest, Check; four brothers, E.B. (Sonny) Poff, Fla; Jack Poff, Christiansburg; Walter (Bob) Poff, Salem; David (Buddy) Poff, Roanoke; three sisters, Lillian (Pete) King, Salem; Margaret (Polly) Angle, Copper Hill; Rebecca (Becky) Rea, Salem; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 25, 1992 at 11:00 a.m. at Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, with the Rev. Paul Harris officiating. Interment in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on September 23, 1992.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-0608.¹¹ Marvin Harless Vest was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT U.S. Army WWII."^12,2,6 He was born on December 21, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,1,4,13,14,6} He married Ruby Alice Compton circa 1942.^1,2,15 Marvin Harless Vest died on November 21, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^11,2,13,6 He FLOYD - Marvin Harless Vest, age 68, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 1991, in a Roanoke hospital. Survivors are: his wife, Ruby Compton Vest, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Paul Radford, Chesapeake; one granddaughter and husband, Amy and Barry Nolen, Floyd; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Loraine and David Huff, Claudine and Don Haynes, all of Floyd, Ina and Herbert Wood, Meadows of Dan; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Freddie and Shelby Vest, Bassett, Alton and Christine Vest, Floyd; 11 nephews. Private graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev. Alton Griffin officiating. on November 28, 1991.²

     Ina Edith Vest was born on December 3, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 26, 1947,her married name was Moran.⁸ She married Charlie Haden Moran, son of Cassa Blanca "Cassie" Moran and Texas Elizabeth Compton, on July 26, 1947 at Bennettsville, South Carolina.⁸ Ina Edith Vest and Charlie Haden Moran were divorced on January 17, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Ina Edith Vest married Herbert Carter Wood on June 9, 1951 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; This was Ina's second marriage.^1,2,5,6 As of June 9, 1951,her married name was Wood.

     Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts was born circa 1841 at Virginia.¹ She married William M. Goode on November 8, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ As of November 8, 1873,her married name was Goode. Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts died before June 1, 1900; Her husband William was enumerated as a widower in the 1900 Census.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-46-7241.⁹ Freddie Lee Vest was buried at Furnace Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 18, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,3 He married Shelby Jean Martin on January 2, 1960 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,10,4 Freddie Lee Vest died on October 26, 2007 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.^5,9 He Freddie L. Vest, 71, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Friday, October 26, 2007 at his home. He was a member and Deacon of Furnace Creek Baptist Church, a United States Army veteran and a retired employee of DuPont with 31 years of service. Following his retirement, he was employed by Virginia Office Supply and Flora Funeral Service. He was a son of the late Clarence and Nina Vest of Floyd. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harless Vest. Freddie is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shelby M. Vest; sons and daughtersin-law, Mark and Alison Vest of Wirtz and Greg and Terri Vest of Danville; his five grandchildren, Megan, Taylor, Jared, Nicholas and Luke; brother and sister-in-law, Alton and Christine Vest of Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ina and Herbert Wood of Meadows of Dan, Claudine and Don Haynes and Lorine and David Huff of Floyd; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Furnace Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2007 with the Rev. Mike Lawhorn and the Rev. David McCarty officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Furnace Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2007 with his family receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. on October 27, 2007.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-70-6845.⁵ Eva Leora Wallace was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 26, 1925 at Rift, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of December 22, 1939,her married name was Matney.⁴ She married Dooley Elliot Matney on December 22, 1939 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,4 Eva Leora Wallace died on April 28, 2009 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^3,5 She BERWIND — Eva Leora Wallace Matney, age 83, of Berwind, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at her home. Born September 26, 1925 in Rift, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Wallace and Hester Wallace Honaker. She was of the Holiness faith. Mrs. Matney was a homemaker and a resident of Berwind most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dooley Matney; one son, Ronald Curtis Matney; four sisters, Helen Chewning, Mary Lawrence, Joann Baggerly, and Evelyn Christian. Survivors include two sons, Ernie Matney, Larry Matney and wife, Carol all of Berwind, W.Va; two daughters, Peggy Mitchell and husband, Bobby of Elgin, S.C. and Sherry Byrd and husband, Craig of Cedar Bluff, Va; two sisters, June Geier of Roseburg, Ore. and Patsy Somoskey and husband, Bobby of Marietta, Ga; special caretaker and granddaughter, Theresa Campbell and husband, John and great-grandson, Tyler with whom she made her home; eleven grandchildren, Arlie Matney, Ernest David Matney both of Berwind, W.Va., Marsha Burch of Byron Springs, Va., Ronald Matney of Olin, N.C., Denise Spell of Columbia, S.C., Bobby Mitchell, Jr. of Tazewell, Va., Diana Wells of Skygusty, W.Va., Theresa Campbell of Berwind, W.Va., Michele "Mickey" Crigger of Newhall, W.Va., Sandra Russell of Caretta, W.Va., and Joshua Sparks of Charlottesville, Va; and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with the Rev. Lawrence Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009. on May 1, 2009.³

     Dooley Elliot Matney was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-07-2704.⁵ He was born on October 6, 1915 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Eva Leora Wallace, daughter of Lloyd Wallace and Algora Hester Vest, on December 22, 1939 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Dooley Elliot Matney died on July 22, 1982 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 66.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-1833.⁶ Helen Juanita Wallace was born on December 5, 1928 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,6 As of February 9, 1953,her married name was Chewning.³ She married Sylvatus William Chewning on February 9, 1953 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ Helen Juanita Wallace died on December 26, 1999 at West Virginia at age 71.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 235-52-0855.⁵ Her married name was Colemon.⁴ Joyce Joann Wallace was buried at Ferreira Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^2,6 She married Unknown Colemon.⁴ Joyce Joann Wallace was born on August 30, 1934 at Corretta, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,2,4,6 As of circa 1955,her married name was Baggarley.² She married David Baggarley circa 1955.² Joyce Joann Wallace died on September 21, 2005 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 71.^5,2,6 She Joyce Joann Baggarley, 71, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2005. She was a native of Corretta, WV and had lived in Jacksonville since 1956. She attended The Oceanway Assembly Of God. She worked as a waitress at the Old Airport Inn, the Holiday Inn and the Marriott Inn. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, David; son, Kenneth Baggarley of Jacksonville; daughters, Susan Quinn (Don) of Jacksonville, and Barbara Harris (Tommy) of Lamar, SC; sisters, Eva of WV, June Geier of Portland, OR, and Patsy Somaske of Atlanta, Ga; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 24, at 11am in the chapel of Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, with Rev. Myrtle Hollingsworth officiating. Interment will follow in Ferreira Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday (today) from 6pm until 8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dunn's Creek Baptist Church. on September 23, 2005.²

     Mary Mildred Wallace was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 505 North Rodriguez Street, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., Florida.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 236-48-5160.⁶ She was born on August 22, 1932 at Caretta, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,6,7 As of November, 1951,her married name was Lawrence.³ She married Colder Harvey Lawrence in November, 1951 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Mary Mildred Wallace married Colder Harvey Lawrence on May 2, 1983 at St. Johns Co., Florida.⁴ Mary Mildred Wallace died on November 8, 1998 at St. Johns Co., Florida, at age 66.^6,7

     Dexter Snow Britts Britts, Dexter S. - Death has called another from the fast depleting ranks of those who "Tramped the fields with Stonewall and climbed the heights with Lee." on April 26th, 1924, a little over fifty years from Appomattox, Dexter Snow Britts answered the last roll call and was gathered unto his father's. In the beginning of the War Between the States, Mr. Britts enrolled in Co. B 28th Va. Regt. and throughout that conflict was considered by his companions as among the bravest of the brave. He was a son of the late Samuel Britts. Both father and son in the same company fought side by side the battles for their beloved Southland. Mr. Britts death occurred at the home of Mrs. Nannie Lugar on Sinking Creek, after a long illness. His remains were buried at the Sinking Creek [Trenor Family Cemetery] graveyard on Sunday. Rev. J. P. Atkins conducted the funeral services, the burial being in charge of Mountain Lodge No. 140 A. F. & A. M. assisted by visiting Masons. A large crowd attended in respect to the memory of the deceased who had passed his seventy-eighth milestone the greater part of his life having been spent in the community in which he died. Deceased was twice married, his first wife was Elizabeth Givens, his second wife, who died in 1918 was Martha A. Leffel. Thirteen children survive as follows. Mrs. J. Watson Hypes, Sinking Creek, Mrs. O. L. Hutchison, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. S. C. Gibson, Baltimore, Mrs. H. L. Whitlock, Richmond, Virginia, Mrs. Maude Caldwell, Roanoke, Virginia, Mrs. H. D. Garman, Sinking Creek, Miss Virgie C. and Miss Beatrice S. Britts, Harry H., Kentucky, George R., U. S. Army, Stacy V., Nebraska, and J. S. Britts, Roanoke.² He was buried at Old Trenor Cemetery, left side of Rt. 42 at Sinking Creek Store, Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He was born on August 14, 1844 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,1,6 He Enlisted in as a private Company B, 28th Infantry Regiment Virginia on March 12, 1862. Promoted to Full Corporal on November 1, 1862 (Color Corpl), Wounded on May 15, 1864 (Shot in right thigh), Hospitalized on May 16, 1864 (Wound), Returned on August 15, 1864 (Estimated day), POW on April 6, 1865 at Farmville, VA, Confined on April 9, 1865 at Point Lookout, MD, Oath Allegiance on June 23, 1865 at Point Lookout, MD (Released) on March 12, 1862.⁷ He married Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens on February 14, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,2 Dexter Snow Britts married Martha Adeline Leffel, daughter of Jacob Leffel and Mariah Fischer, on November 27, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,2 Dexter Snow Britts died on April 26, 1924 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,2,6

     Betty Anne Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 22, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,8 As of December 19, 1952,her married name was Sinclair.⁶ She married James Vernon Sinclair on December 19, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Betty Anne Gearheart and James Vernon Sinclair were divorced on January 18, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of December 7, 1968,her married name was Dean.⁶ Betty Anne Gearheart married Ralph Hiedingsfeld Dean on December 7, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 As of December 22, 2001,her married name was Prillip.⁶ Betty Anne Gearheart married Herman Adolph Prillip on December 22, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 Betty Anne Gearheart died on April 23, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,9 She Betty Gearhart Dean Prilipp, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 23, 2012. She was preceded by her husband, Ralph Dean; parents, Raymond and Versie Vest Gearhart; daughter, Joan Collins; granddaughter, Lisa Flinchum; and brother, Jimmy Gearhart. Mrs. Prilipp was a lifetime member of Faith Assembly of God Church in Salem, and retired from the Eaton Corp. and Lewis Gale Hospital after many years of service. She also was a past president of the D.A.V. and the American Legion, chaplain of the D.A.V.A., sergeant at arms of the Woodmen of the World and a member of the Amvets, VFW, Women of the Moose and the City of Salem Seniors Singers and volunteered her time and the Salem Veterans Hospital. Surviving are her loving husband of 10 years, Herman Prilipp; daughter, Gwen Richardson and husband, Barry; grandchildren, a devoted and loving grandson, Jason Wells and girlfriend, Maria Anaya, Scott Douglas and wife, Zshawn, Michael Douglas, Matt Douglas, Wes Richardson and wife, Dawn, Jamie Goldberg; great-grandchildren, Joan Epperly and husband, William, Christina, Danielle, Alexis, Katie, Austin, Keaira, Trai, Kennedy and Camden; great-great-grandchild, Mackenzie; stepchildren, Darlene Goldberg and husband, David, Keith Prilipp and wife, Renee, John Prilipp and wife, Ping; sister, Wanda Spradlin; brother, Wayne Gearhart; special niece, Mellissa Puckett and husband, Andrew and their son, Logan; along with numerous special friends who loved her dearly, other family members, and her grand pup, Puffette. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers and a special thank you to Dr. Nadeem Khuri for giving us those extra 13 months to spend with her, Lewis Gale SICU Nurses, Jenifer, Tom, Brittney, Eddie and Nick. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 25, 2012.⁴