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     Lelia Alice Sumpter was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-34-9697.⁴ She was born on March 22, 1915 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,12 She married Cornelius Jones Apperson on April 13, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of April 13, 1940,her married name was Apperson. Lelia Alice Sumpter and Cornelius Jones Apperson were divorced on April 30, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.¹⁴ Lelia Alice Sumpter died on March 5, 2002 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^1,3,4,15 She SUMPTER, Lelia Alice, 86, of 1015 College Ave., Bluefield, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born on March 22, 1915 in Floyd, Va., she was a daughter of the late James Hardee and Addie Harman Sumpter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluefield and was a former member of the Board of Trustees for Bluefield College for 16 years. She was retired from the Bluefield Telephone Company after many years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers. She is survived by three sisters, Virginia Hawes of Roanoke, Va., Margie Drumheller and her husband, John of Lynchburg, Va., and Katherine Elder and her husband, George of Buena Vista, Va. and Robert Sumpter and his wife, Freda of Durham, N.C. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, Va. on March 7, 2002.¹

     Marjorie Grace "Margie" Sumpter Marjorie Grace Sumpter Drumheller, 94, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Tuesday, December 24, 2015, after a long illness. Marjorie was born in the town of Floyd, Virginia, in the summer of 1921 (July 18). She was one of 11 children born to James Hardy Sumpter Sr. and Addie Harmon Sumpter. Marjorie graduated from Floyd County High School in Floyd, Virginia before attending the Virginia Baptist School of Nursing in Lynchburg, Virginia. After graduating from nursing school in 1944 she was one of the first nurse volunteers to help with the polio epidemic in Mississippi. Marjorie loved nursing and her patients loved her. After a brief move to Texas in the 1950's Marjorie returned to Lynchburg and continued her nursing career as the Head Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Room at Lynchburg General Hospital. When Lynchburg General merged with Virginia Baptist Hospital Marjorie continued her love of delivering babies at Virginia Baptist Hospital until her retirement. Marjorie was very proud to represent the third district to the 77th Annual Virginia Nurses Association convention. Marjorie's biggest love in life was serving her family. She dearly loved all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cared for, loved and prayed over all of us with a passion only a mother could have. While no longer here she still watches over us. Church life and faith were very important to Marjorie. She was a dedicated and active member of Beulah Baptist Church for 55 years. Attendance was mandatory whenever the doors were open. She was excited to be asked to represent her church and attend the Southern Baptist Convention as a voting delegate.Marjorie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, John Quentin Drumheller in 2011. Marjorie was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Marjorie leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her brother, Robert M. Sumpter of Raleigh, N.C; her children, Ann Quentin Drumheller Mann and her husband, James of Lynchburg, Va., and Robert Sumpter Drumheller of Snellville, Ga; her grandchildren, Marjorie Ann Hillman of Hillsborough, N.H., Anne Marie Flynn of Concord, Va, Erin Kathleen Colson of Lincoln, Neb., Jason Drumheller of Cleveland, Ohio, Daniel Drumheller of Snellville, Ga., and Sarah Johnson of Loganville, Ga., Eric Mann, Tony Mann, and Jason Mann of Appomatox, Va; her great-grandchildren, James Thomas Thurman, Holly Ann Morris, Damon Anderson, Dillon Anderson, Devin Anderson, Maddy Anderson, Justin Colson and Kenny Colson; great-great-grandchildren, Bradley Morris and Aiden Thurman. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.⁸ She was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^8,11 She was born on July 18, 1921 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8 As of December 12, 1946,her married name was Drumheller.⁶ She married John Quinten Drumheller on December 12, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,7,8 Marjorie Grace "Margie" Sumpter died on December 24, 2015 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 94.⁸

     John Quinten Drumheller was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,5 He Sgt-E7 John Quinten Drumheller, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Grace Drumheller. Born April 4, 1919 in Amherst County, he was a son of the late John Adam and Sadie Lawhorne Drumheller. He was a retired Sergeant in the United States Army and a veteran of World War II having served in both France and Germany. He was member of Beulah Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Marjorie, he is survived by one son, Robert Sumpter Drumheller of Snellville, GA; one daughter, Ann Drumheller Mann and her husband, James of Lynchburg; one brother, Max Drumheller of San Diego, CA. six grandchildren; Jason Robert Drumheller, John Daniel Drumheller and Sarah Elizabeth Drumheller all of Atlanta, GA, Marjorie Ann Hillman of New Hampshire, Ann Marie Anderson of Concord, VA and Erin Kathleen Colson of Lynchburg; two great-grandchildren, Hollie Ann Morris and James Thomas Thurman, both of Lynchburg. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 16.⁵ He was born on April 4, 1919 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,6,5 He married Marjorie Grace "Margie" Sumpter, daughter of James Hardee Sumpter and Addie Harman, on December 12, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,7 John Quinten Drumheller died on May 25, 2011 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 92.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 227-03-3198.¹¹ Almena Katherine "Kitty" Sumpter was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,12 She was born on May 26, 1917 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,3,4,12,5 As of May 27, 1944,her married name was Elder.⁶ She married George Garland Elder Jr. on May 27, 1944 at Grayson Co., Texas.^7,3,12,6 Almena Katherine "Kitty" Sumpter died on August 27, 2007 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 90.^11,12 She Almena Katherine (Kitty) Sumpter Elder, 90, of Buena Vista died Monday, August 27, 2007 at the Golden Living Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late George Garland Elder, Jr. Born in Floyd County May 26, 1917, she was a daughter of the late James Hardy and Addie Harmon Sumpter. She graduated from the Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond and retired after many years in the nursing profession. She was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Jane Elder Dove, two sisters, Alice Sumpter and Verna DeHart and five brothers, Curtis Sumpter, James Sumpter, Jr., Melvin Sumpter, William Sumpter and Joseph Sumpter. Survivors include, Gehrig Lee Dove and his wife Ronda of Buchanan; three grandchildren, Lori Almena Dove Chovanec and her husband Chris, PFC Ryan Gehrig Dove, stationed in Iraq and Chelsea Lee Dove of Buchanan; two sisters, Marjorie Grace Drumheller of Lynchburg and Virginia Sumpter Hawes of Roanoke; one brother, Robert S. Sumpter of Durham, N.C; and several loving nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. on August 29, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-22-0031.⁹ George Garland Elder Jr. was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 7, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,10,9,6,7 He married Almena Katherine "Kitty" Sumpter, daughter of James Hardee Sumpter and Addie Harman, on May 27, 1944 at Grayson Co., Texas.^1,2,3,5 George Garland Elder Jr. died on December 17, 2006 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,4,10,9 He George Garland Elder Jr., 83, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center. Born May 7, 1923, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late George G. Elder Sr. and Lucy Margaret Starkey Elder. He was previously employed by Newport News Shipbuilding and was a farmer. He was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church and a World War II, U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Elder was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Jane Elder Dove; and his siblings, Cornelius Brown, Robert Elder and Joseph Elder. Surviving are his wife, Katherine "Kitty" S. Elder, of Buena Vista; "their boy," Gehrig Dove and wife, Ronda Dove, of Buchanan; three grandchildren, Lori A. and husband, Chris Chovanec, of Kansas City, Mo., Spc. Ryan G. Dove, of Fort Riley, Kan., and Chelsea L. Dove, of Buchanan; a brother, John Franklin Elder, of Concord; and two sisters, Pauline Tibbs, of Manassas, and Beatrice Jones, of Greensboro, N.C. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. on December 18, 2006.⁴

     William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 227-16-8331.⁷ He William changed his last name to his stepmother's last name. He was born on June 9, 1899 at Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Jun 9, 1901.^7,5 He married Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree, daughter of Joseph Marshall Tyree and Georgianna Tyree, circa 1920.^1,3,2,4,8,6 William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree died on June 7, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 93.^7,5,6

     Robert Morris Sumpter Robert M. Sumpter, 93, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Duke University Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, Virginia to the late James Hardee Sumpter and the late Addie Harman Sumpter. Mr. Sumpter was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner. He was an active member of Braggtown Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was a longtime member of the YMCA. Mr. Sumpter is survived by his wife, Freda Hash Sumpter; daughter, Robyn Sumpter Riley and husband, Tim. A graveside service will be held in Maplewood Cemetery.¹¹ He was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.^4,11 He married Freda Hash.^11,4,5 Robert Morris Sumpter was born on March 1, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,11 He died on November 5, 2020 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 93.^4,11

     Haden Alvah Wade was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on March 2, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 He married Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light, daughter of Victor Olander Light and Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall, on April 2, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3 Haden Alvah Wade died on March 14, 1963 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,3,7

     Pearl Emma Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 29, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on January 11, 1938 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 37.^2,3 She BENT MOUNTAIN, Jan. 11 - Within three weeks death has claimed three members of the Walton family, whose home is near here, and threatened another. Miss Pearl Walton, 37, died at her home today. On December 21, mother, Mrs. Melvina Elizabeth Walton, succumbed and ten days later her father, Lewis Walton, died. Miss Walton's sister, Ruth, of Washington, D.C., has been in a critical condition of pneumonia in a Roanoke hospital, but she was reported today to be improving. She was stricken while here to attend her father's funeral. She will be buried in the family cemetery near Graysville. Surviving, besides Miss Ruth Walton, are one brother, Alfred L., of Roanoke, and another sister, Mrs. Lewis Walton, Bent Mountain; an aunt, Mrs. Asa L. Connor and two uncles, William and David Poff, all of near Copper Hill. on January 12, 1938.³

     Alfred Livingston Walton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11 He was born on September 4, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Mary Susie Mountcastle circa 1920.^12,4,11 Alfred Livingston Walton died on August 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^4,11 He Alfred L. Walton, 64, of 2924 Cove Rd., NW, died in a Roanoke hospital yesterday. He was a Norfolk and Western Railway car repairman and had worked for the railroad for 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Susie Mountcastle Walton; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Di Domenico, West New York, N.J., and Mrs. Helen Crouch, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth W. Tubman, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Cassie W. Austin, Norfolk; six grandsons and a great-grandson. Burial will be in Sherwood. on August 18, 1958.¹¹

     James Henry Miles was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He was born on November 7, 1877 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He married Nellie Ward Poff, daughter of George Isaac Wilson Poff and Callie Amanda Huff, on August 24, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 James Henry Miles died on June 15, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^6,3

     Georgia Anna Tyree was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born in 1870 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,2 She married Fitzhugh Lee Goin, son of Robert A. Going and Lucinda Harding, on February 1, 1886 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 1, 1886,her married name was Goin.² Georgia Anna Tyree died on January 6, 1942 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.³

     Rev. Roy Alvin Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 He was born on June 21, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,5 He married Lottie Myrtle Lovell, daughter of Robert Allen Lovell and Lucinda Ellen Conner, on September 7, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,10 Rev. Roy Alvin Poff married Mary Ethel Costigan on October 25, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.^3,10,4 Rev. Roy Alvin Poff died on January 23, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.^8,1 He POFF, Roy Alvin, 81, of Richmond and formerly of Floyd, died in a Richmond hospital Saturday, January 23, 1993. Surviving are one son, Wayne Poff of Bassett; one grandson, Barry Poff of Pilot, Va; and two sisters, Marjory Nichols of Pilot, Jean Alley of Salem. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday in Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiating. Burial will follow in Huffville Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on January 24, 1993.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-1939.⁴ Jennie E. "Jean" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 9, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She married Benjamin Asa "Ben" Alley, son of Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley and Lillie Clara Duncan, on September 22, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 As of September 22, 1933,her married name was Alley. Jennie E. "Jean" Poff died on April 4, 2000 at Virginia at age 87.^4,5 She ALLEY, Jennie Poff, of Christiansburg, formerly of Salem, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 4, 2000. She was preceded to Heaven by her husband, Benjamin Asa Alley. She was born October 9, 1912 in the hills of Floyd County and moved to Salem with her husband in the late 1950's. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother as well as a caring friend to all who knew her. Throughout her life, she faithfully served God and her community as a member of Red Oak Grove, Masons Cove and Wildwood Grace Brethren Churches. Known for the magnificent flowers she grew, her floral arrangements graced the sanctuaries of each church she attended. She was one of the first merchants to sell produce at the Salem Farmer's Market in 1983 and continued thereafter for many years. Many friends and loved ones have been the blessed recipients of her kindness and hospitality throughout her time on this earth and she will be greatly missed. Surviving are a son, Aubrey Lee Alley of Florida; a daughter, Ella Mae McFalls, Roanoke; one sister, Margie Nichols, Pilot; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Horne Funeral Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Leon Alley. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. Friends may call anytime after noon Thursday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. on April 6, 2000.⁵