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     William F. Vest was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 5, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, daughter of Aaron M. Conner and Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, on November 29, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 William F. Vest died on March 31, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.³

     Georgetta Susan "Etta" Kelley MRS. HUGH WOODS DEAD - Mrs. Hugh M. Woods of Old Point Comfort, VA, died very suddenly on Oct. 31, 1915, of heart failure at Newport News, VA, following a successful operation. Mrs. Woods before her marriage was Miss George Etta Susan Kelley, born Oct. 2, 1869 at New Castle, VA, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kelley. Here she spent her childhood for the most part and in the early 90's was united in marriage to Hugh M. Woods, a native of Giles Co., soon thereafter removing to Old Point Comfort where she formed strong social ties, and where husband and wife happily reared their three daughters. Never, however, forgetting the old home and girlhood associates, she often returned to visit father and mother and to renew and strengthen the ties of other years. The remains reached here on Tuesday evening and at 10 AM Wednesday funeral services were held in the Christian Church, the Rev. L.L. Lloyd conducting the service. Miss Stella Reynolds rendered beautifully the Rosary and concluding the church service, the choir sang "Asleep in Jesus". The remains were then removed to West View Cemetery where the service was concluded. Beautiful floral tributes from friends in Washington, New York, Baltimore, Norfolk and Old Point Comfort, banked in profusion, mark her last resting place. 'Mid the scenic splendors of Autumn in a mountain home--she was laid to rest and thither, mother and father, ere life's shadows have lengthened into night, may go and spend a soul-refining hour. The active pallbearers were C.E. Smith, Max Craft, Rufus Caldwell, C.C. Jones, Ed Lee Walker, and Dr. L.L. Givens. Honorary bearers were Hugh Doss, Luther Caldwell, Hafford Barger, Ashby Jones, Howard Craft and Dr. B.R. Caldwell. The deceased is survived by her father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Boitnott of Mullins, WV and Mrs. John W. Moses of New Castle, and one brother, P.G. Kelley of Roanoke, VA. In her immediate family she leaves a husband and three daughters: Mrs. Levan Campbell of Ft. Williams, ME; Mrs. William Jackson of Savannah, GA; and Miss Clothida Woods of Old Point Comfort. Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Boitnott, Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. James Woods and son of Pearisburg, VA, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Elmore, Mr. Grant Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stapleton and son of Roanoke, Mrs. James Stevenson and daughter Clara of Mt. Sterling, KY.⁵ She was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 2, 1869 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of June 12, 1889,her married name was Woods.¹ She married Major Hugh Meredith Woods on June 12, 1889 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,6 Georgetta Susan "Etta" Kelley died on October 31, 1915 at Elizabeth City, Virginia, at age 46.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 228-38-7190.⁷ Dorothy Kate Smallwood was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 19, 1934 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3 As of April 6, 1950,her married name was Fritter.² She married James Arthur "Jimmy" Fritter Jr. on April 6, 1950 at Baltimore, Maryland.² Dorothy Kate Smallwood and James Arthur "Jimmy" Fritter Jr. were divorced on April 12, 1963 at Prince William Co., Virginia.^5,2 As of April 28, 1963,her married name was Ryder.² Dorothy Kate Smallwood married Jimmy Ishmael Ryder Sr. on April 28, 1963 at Manassas, Virginia.^2,5 Dorothy Kate Smallwood and Jimmy Ishmael Ryder Sr. were divorced on December 15, 1978 at Prince William Co., Virginia.² Dorothy Kate Smallwood died on September 20, 2006 at Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 71.^8,7,1 She The funeral for Dorothy Kate Smallwood Ryder, 71, of 544 Valley Drive, Fieldale, who died Sept. 20, 2006, at her home, will be held Sunday. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. She was born in Fairfax County, on Oct. 19, 1934, to Goldie Ethel Conner Smallwood and William Seldem Smallwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma “Bootie” Smallwood Harmon; and brothers, Kent Manerd Smallwood, Harry Smallwood and Butch Smallwood. Surviving are three sons, Joseph “Buster” A. Fritter, Jimmy I. Fritter Jr. and Johnny J. Ryder; two daughters, Julia L. Ryder Griffin Hanlon and Janet L. Ryder Pearson Thompson; a sister, Virginia Smallwood Wilson; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. on September 22, 2006.¹

     Virginia Edna Smallwood was buried at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., Virginia.^4,7 Her Social Security Number was 223-40-7521.⁸ Her married name was Wilson.² She married Theodore Anderson Wilson.^2,4 Virginia Edna Smallwood was born on May 19, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,4,7 As of September 1, 1998,her married name was Russell.² She married Joseph "Joe" Russell on September 1, 1998 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.^2,9,4 Virginia Edna Smallwood died on June 1, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^10,8,4,7 She Virginia Edna Smallwood Wilson Russell, 77, died June 1 at the Carilion-Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born May 19, 1932, in Roanoke, to William S. Smallwood and Goldie E. (Conner) Smallwood. She was predeceased by her first husband Theodore A. Wilson in 1984. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Russell of Martinsville, formerly of Lovettsville; children Larry Wilson of Windsor, MO, Carol Wilson Shimel of Winchester, Dennis Wilson of Pekin, IL, Robbie Wilson of Knoxville, MD, Barbara Wilson Rash of Clayton, DE, Susan Wilson of Martinsville, Wendell Wilson of Pekin, IL, and Donna Hall of Charles Town, WV. Other family members include stepchildren Sue Bradshaw of Thurmont, MD, Mike Russell of Lovettsville, Joseph "Petey" Russell of Boonesboro, MD, and Matia "Annie" Russell of Charles Town, WV; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her brothers Kent, Harry and Butch Smallwood; sisters Thelma "Bootie" Harmon and Dorothy Ryder; and great-grandson Logan Cundiff. Interment was at the Hillsboro Cemetery. on June 8, 2009.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-40-2436.¹ Harry William Smallwood was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^9,10 He married Roney Mae Williams.¹¹ Harry William Smallwood was born on December 30, 1936 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Shirley May Chisholm on June 17, 1955 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.¹² Harry William Smallwood and Shirley May Chisholm were divorced on October 6, 1972 at Arlington Co., Virginia.¹² Harry William Smallwood died on September 13, 2005 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,3,10 He Smallwood, Harry W. - On Tuesday, September 13, 2005, of Falls Church, VA. Beloved husband of Roney M. Smallwood; loving father of William (Colleen) Wilson, Marguerite (Danny) Mitchell, Deborah (Rick) Pyle, and Joseph (Alex) Wilson; cherished grandfather of Julia, Russ, Tony, Dana, Achlee, Chrystal, Monaca, and Shannon; devoted great-grandfather of Tommy, Corey, Chessie and Christiana; brother of Virginia; also survived by many other family and friends. Interment National Memorial Park Cemetery. on September 17, 2005.¹⁰

     Ken Maynard Smallwood was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 225-34-2367.⁷ He married Julia Ann Dellinger.^8,9 Ken Maynard Smallwood was born on May 21, 1930 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^7,1,4,10 He died on March 28, 1994 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 63.^7,3,10

     His Social Security Number was 224-54-7327.⁷ Richard Henry "Butch" Smallwood was born on April 12, 1942 at Vienna, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^7,1,3,8 He married Barbara Ann Frum on August 25, 1959 at Halifax Co., North Carolina.⁹ Richard Henry "Butch" Smallwood and Barbara Ann Frum were divorced on June 8, 1977 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁹ Richard Henry "Butch" Smallwood married Jeri Lynn Turkette on June 24, 1977 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Richard Henry "Butch" Smallwood died on November 13, 2002 at Caroline Co., Virginia, at age 60.^7,2

     Minnie D. Kelley was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 She was born on October 23, 1872 at Washington, D.C; Her death certificate has a birth date of Oct 22, 1872.^2,5,3 She married John W. Moses on February 18, 1891 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 As of February 18, 1891,her married name was Moses.² Minnie D. Kelley married William Alfred/Alford Hamilton "Tom" "Thomas" Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, after 1921 at Washington, D.C..^8,9,7,10,3 As of after 1921,her married name was Hancock.⁹ Minnie D. Kelley died on September 4, 1960 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 87.^5,3

     Daniel J. "Dan" Walters was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 13, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Alma Flora Vest, daughter of Peter Callahill Vest and Rosa Bell Poff, on February 5, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Daniel J. "Dan" Walters died on October 24, 1943 at age 67.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-01-7580.⁷ Orix Oren "Orie" Walters was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 9, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 He married Mary Virginia Williams on September 9, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Orix Oren "Orie" Walters died in December, 1987 at age 83.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 231-38-8709.⁷ Doy Daniel Walters was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on March 11, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,7 He married Evelyn Clara Sowers, daughter of Harley Dorson Sowers and Bessie Mary Howery, on November 2, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Doy Daniel Walters died on April 9, 1974 at age 68.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9738.⁶ Hazel Elizabeth Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 She married Page Ira Campbell, son of Omer Mathaniel Campbell and Nora Katherine Manning.¹ Her married name was Campbell. Hazel Elizabeth Light was born on November 24, 1911 at Virginia.^1,6,7 She died on January 3, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,7,8 She CAMPBELL, Hazel Elizabeth Light 83, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 3, 1995. She is survived by a daughter, Trina Moreland, Salem; one brother, Selby Light, Roanoke; one sister, Fritzie Williams, Salem; two grandsons, Joel Oyler, Fla., Bret Oyler, N.C; two great-granddaughters, Md. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, 1995, at noon at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Reverend Derry Gray and Rev. Steve Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 3 p.m. Wednesday. on January 4, 1995.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-1661.⁸ Fritzie Mae Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She married Talmadge Bryant Williams Sr.^1,2 Her married name was Williams. Fritzie Mae Light was born on June 17, 1916 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,4 She died on August 8, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^8,2,9 She WILLIAMS, Fritzie Mae, (Light), 85, of Salem, crossed over Wednesday, August 8, 2001. Greeting her were her beloved husband, Talmadge B. "Willy" Williams, Sr; a sister, Hazel Campbell; and a brother, Selby "Buddy" Light. Also there to greet her were her parents, Jasper W. and Eula Vest Light and countless friends. Those bidding her a fond farewell are a son, T. Bryant Williams, Jr., his wife, Terrie; and a grandson, Phillip, of Myrtle Beach, S.C; a son, Rick L. Williams and wife, Pamela, of Arlee, Mont; niece, Trina Moreland and husband, Wayne, Thaxton; sisters-in-law, Ruth C. Patterson, Salem, and Evelyn Powell, Salem; nieces, Brintha, Judy, Sandy, and Chyrl; nephews, Robert, Jimmy, and Glen. Also many friends who came into her life and all the lives that she touched. Graveside services will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Keith Missel officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on August 9, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6890.¹⁰ Selby Norman "Buddy" Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 23, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,4 He married Evelyn Elizabeth Firebaugh on December 23, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2 Selby Norman "Buddy" Light died on September 8, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,10,5 He LIGHT, Selby Norman, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, September 8, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn F. Light and a granddaughter, Gina T. Holley. Mr. Light was retired from the Coca-Cola Company and was a member of Green Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Light, Catawba; daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra K. Light, Vinton, Cheryl and Don Barbour, Floyd; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Fritzie L. Williams of Salem. Those preferring memorials please consider the Alzheimers Disease Chapter, 2728 Colonial Ave., Suite 2, Roanoke, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2000 from Oakey's North Chapel. Dr. J. Michael Palmer will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on September 10, 2000.¹

     Paul Grant Kelley was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 19, 1873 at Craig Co., Virginia; His birth date is listed as Mar 12, 1874 in the Craig Co., VA birth records.^1,5,2 He married Mary Katherine Fletcher on September 5, 1896 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 Paul Grant Kelley died on November 25, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^1,3

     Ruby Edith Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0640.⁴ She was born on September 8, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of May 29, 1939,her married name was Shanks.⁵ She married Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr., son of Doctor McKinley "Dock" Shanks Sr. and Ethel E. Atkinson, on May 29, 1939 at Wythe Co., Virginia.⁵ Ruby Edith Vest and Dock McKinley "June" Shanks Jr. were divorced on September 21, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Ruby Edith Vest died on November 9, 2002 at Virginia at age 83.^1,4 She SHANKS, Ruby Edith Vest, 83, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002. She was born in Floyd September 8, 1919, daughter of the late Chester William and Nellie Mae Vest. She is preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle M. Conner and a brother, Ersel "Buddy" Vest. Mrs. Shanks was a retired cafeteria worker from Green Valley Elementary School. She loved her gardening and she loved her church. She is survived by her daughter, Opal Mae Waldecker and her husband, Bob; a foster son, Kenneth W. "Kenny" Conner and his wife, Wanda and their children, Mindy and Andy, all of Salem; numerous nieces and nephews and several special friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at Faith Baptist Church, 900 8th Street, Salem, with Pastor Junior Westmoreland officiating. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on November 10, 2002.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-0374.⁸ Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PVT US Army WWII."^1,5 He was born on July 31, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,6,5 He married Pearl Gay Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on July 16, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest died on December 12, 1973 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,8,5

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7854.⁸ Ancel Clyde Vest was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Rt. 460, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁹ He was born on October 26, 1918 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,5 He married Mattie Collins on April 19, 1968 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Ancel Clyde Vest died on December 7, 1995 at Virginia at age 77.^2,8 He VEST, Ancel C., 77, of Christiansburg, died suddenly Thursday, December 7, 1995. He was born in Floyd County on October 26, 1918. Surviving are his wife, Mattie C. Vest; three stepdaughters and their husbands, Betty and David Cox, Roanoke, Elsie and Randolph Sheppard, Alta and Lonnie Caldwell, all of Christiansburg; one stepson and his wife, Otis and Ida Davis, Virginia Beach; four brothers, Frank, Ellis, Shelby and Nelson Vest, all of Christiansburg; 14 stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 1995, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Roy Gibson, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. on December 8, 1995.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-2824.⁷ Paul Kingrea Vest was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Lena Tea Pugh.^8,9 Paul Kingrea Vest and Lena Tea Pugh were divorced.⁹ Paul Kingrea Vest was born on March 29, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,4 He died on June 12, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.^7,1,2,3 He VEST, Paul Kingrea, 65, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, June 12, 1994 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by one daughter, Sherry Elaine Schoolfield, Christiansburg; two sons, Larry Paul Vest, Pulaski, Jerry Lee Vest, Christiansburg, five brothers, Frank Vest, Ellis Vest, Shelby Vest, Nelson Vest, all of Floyd and Ancel Vest, Christiansburg; four grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the graveside in the White Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Monday and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne. on June 13, 1994.²

     Coy Lee Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 28, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Evie Lou Hungate on December 2, 1944 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 Coy Lee Vest died on May 11, 1974 at age 61.²

     Fred Sharron Vest was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 His Social Security Number was 230-16-8824.⁷ He married Elizabeth E. Jones.⁸ Fred Sharron Vest was born on September 21, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,9,4 He died on August 23, 1981 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.^3,4 He RINER -- Fred Sharron Vest, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 23, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth E. Vest, Riner; one stepson, Bobby Jones, Floyd; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ward (Dolly) Harmon, Bassett, JoAnn Britt, Christiansburg; seven brothers, Amcel Vest, Paul Vest, Shelby Vest, all of Christiansburg; Lewis Vest, Frank Vest, Nelson Vest, all of Riner, Ellis Vest, Pilot; seven stepgrandchildren; two stepgreatgrandchildren; two stepgreatgrandchildren. Graveside service was Tuesday, August 25, at 2:00 p.m. at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 27, 1981.³