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     His Social Security Number was 224-52-7823.⁵ Jimmy Carlton Gearheart Sr. was born on February 4, 1941.⁵ He died on August 1, 1993 at Virginia at age 52.^5,1 He GEARHEART, Jimmy Carlton 52, of Salem, died Sunday, August 1, 1993. He was the son of Versie Jeannie Vest Gearheart and the late William Raymond Gearheart. He is survived by three sons, Douglas and Steven Gearheart, both of Salem and Jimmy Gearheart Jr. of Maryland; one daughter, Teresa Gearheart of Salem; one stepdaughter, Janet Anthony of Maryland; one brother, Carlos Wayne Gearheart of Nashville, Tenn; two sisters, Betty G. and brother-in-law Ralph Dean of Roanoke and Wanda G. Spradlin of Salem; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. The Rev. Glenn Strickland will officiate. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on August 2, 1993.¹

     Frank William "Billie" Woods was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on February 7, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Betty Jean Martin on March 28, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Frank William "Billie" Woods and Betty Jean Martin were divorced on November 17, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Frank William "Billie" Woods died on June 27, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.³

     George W. Britts was born circa 1848 at Virginia.¹

     Ruby Alice Compton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 14, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Marvin Harless Vest, son of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, circa 1942.^4,1,2 As of circa 1942,her married name was Vest.² Ruby Alice Compton died on March 14, 2013 at Virginia at age 87.² She Ruby Alice Compton Vest, of Floyd, passed from this world to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the age of 87. Ruby was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Harless Vest; her brother, Bruce Compton; her sister, Hazel Howery; and her parents, Nellie and Ward Compton. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Wanda Radford; her precious granddaughter, Amy Phillips; and her precious great-granddaughter, Taylor Phillips all of Floyd. Also, her half sisters, Louise Via (Theodore), of Floyd; Lucy McAlexander (Charlie), of Pfafftown, N.C; and stepsister, Patsy Cockram (Welby), of Floyd. Ruby was also blessed to have four sisters-in-law, Claudine Haynes (Don); Lorine Huff (David); Ina Wood (Herbert); and Christine Vest. Her family was always there for her after her husband's death, and she loved them with all her heart. In addition, she had many nieces and nephews who were a blessing to her life. Ruby also leaves behind many good friends throughout the community who she loved. She was a hard worker but was always willing to do for others. Graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Jacksonville Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Womack officiating. The Floyd Baptist Church will provide a meal for the family after the graveside service. Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to The Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257 Floyd, VA 24091 or to Skyline Nursing and Rehab "Resident Fund" 237 Franklin Pike SE Floyd, VA 24091. The family will meet at Maberry Funeral Home for a private viewing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service. on March 16, 2013.²

     Catherine Elizabeth "Eliza" Britts was born circa February, 1850 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.² She died on January 2, 1879 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.¹

     Donald Lee Haynes was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He Donald Lee Haynes, 88 of Floyd formerly of Woolwine, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Claudine Vest Haynes; parents, Murray C. & Allene Moran Haynes; and brother, James C. Haynes. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Anthony & Jessica Talley-Haynes; grandchildren, Alexis Hudson and Sekai Talley-LaRoche; great-grandchild, Eleanor Hudson; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Ina Wood and Lorine & David Huff; nephew, J.C. (Barbara) Haynes; and nieces, Anita (Lamont) Lancaster and Debra Cook. Graveside services will be held at in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by the VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Doris Harris, Mike Still, and Barbara Pack for their love and devotion as caregivers.³ He was born on April 20, 1935 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Hazel Claudine Vest, daughter of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on April 21, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6,3 Donald Lee Haynes died on September 21, 2023 at Virginia at age 88.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3566.⁴ Shelby Jean Martin was buried at Furnace Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 6, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Freddie Lee Vest, son of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on January 2, 1960 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 As of January 2, 1960,her married name was Vest.³ Shelby Jean Martin died on August 12, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,6,4 She Shelby Jean Martin Vest, 70,of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2011, with her two sons and special friends by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L. Vest; mother, Blanch A. Martin; father, Irvin M. Martin; and one brother, Frank M. Martin. She was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. She worked for the Franklin County School System and retired from DuPont Company in Martinsville. She also enjoyed a part-time job a Cox's Fashions in Rocky Mount. Other special interest included volunteering at the Free Clinic of Franklin County and Blue Ridge Dinner Theater. "Shelby Jean" will be truly missed by many friends and family. Surviving are her two sons and daughters-inlaw, Mark L. and Alison Vest, and Greg M. and Terri Vest; one brother, Mack C. Martin; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Ann and Tommy Rutherford; five grandchildren, Megan, Taylor, Jared, Nicholas and Luke; seven nieces; 12 nephews; and a very special friend of 43 years, Joanne Brown. Funeral Services will be conducted from Furnace Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2011, with the Rev. Mike Lawhorn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on August 13, 2011.²

     Martha Ann Britts was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 23, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married John Henry Jackson Lee on September 24, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of September 24, 1874,her married name was Lee. Martha Ann Britts died on August 3, 1921 at age 68.³