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     Eula Belle Williams Eula Williams Martin was called to her heavenly home, Friday, March 27, 2015 at Skyline Nursing & Rehab. She was born April 17, 1910 to Charles and Olive Jane Bower Williams in Floyd County Virginia where she lived her entire life. She was a loving wife, mother and sister and loved all her extended family. She was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husbands, Sherman Blackwell, Carl Quesenberry and Eldridge Martin; her son Rev. Robert Blackwell; daughter-in -law Hazel Hylton Blackwell; 2 sons-in-law Richard Shank and Frank Shelor; Step-children Marvin T. Martin, Charles R. Martin, Gertrude Cox, Verna Dalton, Eugene Quesenberry; great-grandson, Mitchell Hall; 3 sisters and 5 brothers. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Jane Shank, Ileda Shelor, Catherine Louise & Rev.Thomas Hall, Mary and W.B. Nolan; son and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Kathy Blackwell; Daughter-in-Law, Patricia Blackwell; stepson, Fred Quesenberry; sister, Arlene Blackwell; Grandchildren, Joel (Amanda) Shank, Stewart Shank, Belva Shelor, Melva Shelor, Steve (Arleen) Hall, Sherman L. (Nancy) Hall, Timothy (Dana) Hall, Joe (Lisa) Blackwell, Kim (Paul) Shivley, Will (Linette) Nolen, Heather Nolen, Charles (Janice) Blackwell, Matthew (Kelly) Blackwell; numerous step grandchildren, great- grandchildren, step great- grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and step great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. Lawrence Marshall, Dr. Susan Osborne and Skyline Staff. Interment will follow in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery.¹⁰ She was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,6 She was born on April 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,8,3,10 She married Robert Sherman Blackwell, son of James Arthur Blackwell and Nancy Maude Spangler, on March 25, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,10,7 As of March 25, 1933,her married name was Blackwell. Eula Belle Williams married Algen Carlis "Carl" Quesenberry on April 25, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10 As of April 25, 1953,her married name was Quesenberry. Eula Belle Williams married Isaac Eldridge Martin, son of George Taylor Martin and Mary Ibra Lawrence, on August 1, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,10,11 As of August 1, 1975,her married name was Martin. Eula Belle Williams died on March 27, 2015 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 104.¹⁰

     Larry Stewart Atkinson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 8, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Judy Gay Austin, daughter of Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin and Hazel Avice Whitenack, on July 29, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Larry Stewart Atkinson ATKINSON, Larry Stewart, Nov 8, 1942 - Dec 9, 2015. Heaven opened up and took a special angel, our angel, Larry Stewart Atkinson, 73, of Shawsville, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Larry was an entrepreneur/philanthropist, worked at the Virginia Department of Transportation, was in business 51 years with A-1 Auto Sales and A-1 Wrecker Service as well as Elliston Mobile. He was a charter member of the Elliston Rescue Squad, former member of the Elliston Fire Department, as well as member of the Craig Hill Masonic Lodge, Kazim Shrine Temple. Larry was President of the Shawsville Elementary School PTA and was proud recipient of the key to the town of Shawsville. Larry loved to hunt, fish, collect antiques, listen to bluegrass, and was a huge Nascar fan. He never met a stranger, was loved by many and remembered by all who knew him. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Banks R. Atkinson and Clarice Stewart Atkinson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Austin Atkinson; daughter Lorrie Mims and husband, Johnny of Murrells Inlet, S.C; stepchildren, Rhonda Hall, Skeeter Hall and wife, Shawna; grandchildren, Robbie Martin, Yvette Martin, Amber Hall, Adam Hall; great grandchild, Elli Hurst; special employee, Lynn Price; as well as his beloved pet, Prissy Cat. Thanks to all the staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in SICU for taking care of our special Angel. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Check. on December 1, 2015.⁵ He died on December 9, 2015 at Virginia at age 73.⁵

     Charles Irvin Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 25, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,5 He died on May 5, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6

     Major Hugh Meredith Woods DEATH of MAJ. HUGH M. WOODS - Maj. Hugh M. Woods died of a heart attack in Richmond, VA, 21 Feb 1929, aged 65. He was a native of Giles Co., VA, was a Spanish-American War veteran, was with the U.S. IRS. His wife, nee Etta Susan Kelley, daughter of the late Robert W., died years ago. He was buried in Pearisburg, VA. Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Lucille Campbell, Washington, DC; Mrs. Margaret Branston, Flushing, L.I; Mrs. Clothilda Holderly, Naples, Italy. Also two brothers.⁴ He was born on January 25, 1864 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Georgetta Susan "Etta" Kelley, daughter of Robert W. Kelley and Mary Jane "Mollie" Elmore, on June 12, 1889 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,5 Major Hugh Meredith Woods died on February 22, 1929 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 65.^4,5

     John W. Moses was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 10, 1861 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The West View Cemetery listing has a birth date of Dec 2, 1865.^1,6,2,5 He married Minnie D. Kelley, daughter of Robert W. Kelley and Mary Jane "Mollie" Elmore, on February 18, 1891 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 John W. Moses died on September 6, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51; The West View Cemetery listing has a death date of Sep 18, 1913.^6,2,3,5

     Freddie Marie Sweeney was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8 She was born on April 13, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,8,5 She married William Traynham "Bill" Dalton Jr. on September 2, 1949 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4,8 As of September 2, 1949,her married name was Dalton.² Freddie Marie Sweeney died on November 21, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^4,8 She Freddie Marie (Sweeney) Dalton, 89, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Floyd, Va. to the late Fred D. and Susie Vest Sweeney. Freddie was a strong Christian and an active member of the Living Well Church of the Nazarene in Salem, Va. Her favorite times were serving God in her church and being with her family. She would often state how her greatest blessings came from the fact that her three girls and sons-in-law were all Christians, serving God. While we may be grieving for our loss, we rejoice in the fact she is reunited with her husband as well as her Lord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, William T. (Bill) Dalton. Family remaining to cherish her memory includes her daughters, Kathy (Leon) Woods of Fincastle, Va., Carol (Michael) McGuire of Estill Springs, Tenn., and Beverly (Cecil) Ayers of Nashville, Tenn; Nine grandchildren; Nineteen great-grandchildren; six siblings, Sue Poff of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Audrey (Wilson) Poff of Roanoke, Va., Betty (Larry) Rodabaugh of Milwaukee, Wis., Doris (Joe) Moses of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Lynnwood (Skip) Sweeney of Cleveland, Ga., Wayne (Janette) Sweeney of Salem, Va; brother-in-law, Frank (Patsy) Dalton of Princeton, W. Va; and sister-in-law, Betty Dalton of Salem, Va.. Numerous nieces and nephews, scattered throughout the United States, also survive. Interment will be private at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke. on November 23, 2019.⁴

     William Traynham "Bill" Dalton Jr. William T. “Bill” Dalton, Jr., 93, of Salem, Va., passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Salem VA Medical Center. Bill was born on February 2, 1926, in McDowell, WVa. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was proud to serve his country. Bill was a strong Christian and an active member of the Living Well Church of the Nazarene in Salem. Bill retired after 60 plus years as a barber in Salem. He also enjoyed woodworking and various other hobbies. Surviving Bill are his wife of 69 years, Freddie Sweeney Dalton; daughters, Kathy (Leon) Woods of Fincastle, Va; Carol (Michael) McGuire of Estill Springs, Tenn., and Beverly (Cecil) Ayers of Mt. Juliet, Tenn; brother, Frank (Patsy) Dalton of Princeton, WVa; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke.¹ He was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on February 2, 1926 at McDowell Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Feb 1, 1926.^2,1,3 He married Freddie Marie Sweeney, daughter of Frederick Douglas "Fred" Sweeney and Susie Rae Vest, on September 2, 1949 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^2,1,4,3 William Traynham "Bill" Dalton Jr. died on February 18, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^1,3