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     Ina Lee Craighead was born on July 23, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8 As of July 9, 1955,her married name was Walters.⁷ She married Guy Neil Walters Sr., son of William Curtis "Dewey" Walters III and Louise Hester Susie Boyd, on July 9, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7

     Rheba May Craighead was born on December 10, 1932 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7 As of July 30, 1954,her married name was Cooper.⁵ She married Charles Wayne Cooper on July 30, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵

     Sadie Lue Craighead was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on May 8, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ As of March 2, 1956,her married name was Peters.⁶ She married Jessie Huie Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on March 2, 1956 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^4,9,6,10 Sadie Lue Craighead died on February 15, 2021 at Sumter Co., Florida, at age 82.⁴ She Sadie Peters, beloved sister, aunt, and great great aunt passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, in Sumpter County, Florida. She was a graduate of Check High School in Floyd County, Virginia. Sadie was a retired inspector for the textile industry and retired to Copper Hill. For many winters she lived in Fort Pierce, Florida and attended Parkview Baptist Church, where she made many friends. She lived the last seven years in Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Eldridge and Susie Wilson Craighead and her husband, Jessie Huie Peters. She is survived by her sisters, Ina Walters of Salem and Rheba Cooper of Ocala, Florida; niece, Kathy (Larry) Popeil and Ocala Florida; nephews, Gary (Cindy) Cooper of Fort Pierce, Florida, Robert ( Lisa) Craighead, Richard (Annette) Craighead, and Neil Walters, as well as many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted on at the Vest Cemetery. on February 23, 2021.⁴

     Arville Jackson "Jack" Craighead was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 229-46-4039.¹⁰ He was born on May 11, 1935 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,5,6 He married Linda Fay Wilson, daughter of Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson and Bessie Marie Willett, on July 25, 1964 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,12,2 Arville Jackson "Jack" Craighead died on November 5, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,10,3,4 He Arville Jackson (Jack) Craighead, 70, of Copper Hill, a beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2005. Mr. Craighead was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren and Check Ruritan Club. He was a self-employed building contractor for many years before retiring to farming. Mr. Craighead was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Eldridge and Susie Wilson Craighead. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Craighead, Copper Hill; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Craighead, Mooresville, N.C; and Richard and Annette Craighead, Roanoke; two grandsons, Isaac Craighead and Avery Craighead, Roanoke; and a soon to be granddaughter, Anna Craighead; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Ina Lee and Guy Walters, Salem; Reba Cooper and Sadie Peters, both of Fort Pierce, Fla. Three nieces and nephews also survive. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on November 8, 2005.¹

     George Horace Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,9 He was born on August 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill, on August 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 George Horace Conner married Lottie Frances Horsley on January 4, 1969 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ George Horace Conner died on August 12, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.⁴

     Willard John Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,5 He was born on October 8, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He married Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 Willard John Conner died on October 28, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^9,3,5 He Willard John Conner, 57, of Copper Hill, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Vergie C. Conner; a daughter, Mrs. William Pugh, Roanoke; two sons, Wesley Conner, Roanoke, Jackson Conner, Copper two brothers, Alvah Conner, Copper Hill, Horace Conner, Roanoke. The funeral will be at Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in the church cemetery. on October 29, 1967.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2627.⁵ Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on June 20, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,1 She married Willard John Conner, son of John Castle/Cassel Conner and Jemima Alice Wilson, on September 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner died on March 17, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^5,2 She CONNER, Virgie Gladys, 86, of Copper Hill, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Willard Conner. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackson Lee and Louise Conner, Copper Hill, Howard Wesley and Evelyn Conner, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Juanita C. and William Pugh, both of Roanoke; grandchildren and spouses, Chris Conner, Greg and Amanda Conner, Michael and Debbie Conner, Diane and Tommy Cox, Debra and Jon Layman, Pamela Pugh; three great-grandchildren, Jenny Conner, Amanda Cox, Robin and Ronny Underwood; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Salem Primitive Baptist Church (Head of the River). Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 18, 1999.²

     Jackson Lee "Jack" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 9, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He married Louise Annette Hale, daughter of Robert Lee Hale and Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly, on June 6, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,10,11,4 Jackson Lee "Jack" Conner died on January 20, 2016 at Virginia at age 70.⁴ He On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, God carried Jackson "Jack" Lee Conner, 70, of Copper Hill, Va., to His heavenly home. His work was complete and his reward was awaiting him. He was a good, kind, and faithful steward of all he was given. He was a faithful, reliable, honorable, loving provider, and husband to Louise Conner for 45½ years. He was a wonderful father who lovingly and quietly cared for his children, Chris and Greg Conner. He loved his three grandchildren Luke, Joshua, and Caleb Conner. He treated his daughter-in-law, Amanda, as his own. He was a good friend who enjoyed all of his lifelong friends. Jack will be terribly missed by all who got to know him and loved him. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Willard John and Virgie Conner; in-laws, Robert and Elizabeth (Betty) Hale; sister Juanita Pugh; and granddaughter, Ava Noel Conner.Jack is survived by wife, Louise Hale Conner; two sons, Christopher Conner of Salem, and Gregory Conner and wife, Amanda, of Indian Valley; three grandchildren, Luke, Joshua, and Caleb Conner; brother, Howard Wesley Conner and wife, Evelyn, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, William (Bill) Pugh of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends and church family. Burial will follow at the Restvale Cemetery. on January 24, 2016.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-2993.¹⁰ Gene Edward Gearhart was buried at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Wright's Mountain, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,12 He was born on February 12, 1933 at Widemouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,10,1,11,12 He married Ruth Gertie Davis on December 24, 1956 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,13,3 Gene Edward Gearhart died on April 16, 2003 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^2,10,11,12 He Gene E. Gearhart, 70, of 762 Wheeler Road, Rock, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born Feb. 12, 1933, at Widemouth, he was the son of Eldona Dishner Gearhart of Rock and the late Casper Gearhart. Mr. Gearhart was a member of Wright Mountain Independent Baptist Church at Rock. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the N.R.A. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Gearhart and Gerald Gearhart. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth Davis Gearhart of the home; two daughters, Rhonda Vaughan and husband Brad, and Dawn Green and husband Bob all of Rock; two sisters, Evelene Horne of Rock, and Joy Garten and husband Jack of Roanoke, Va; four grandchildren, Amanda Miles and husband Chris, Amber Gene Ealy and husband Aaron, Aaron Green, and Gene-Paul Green all of Rock; and three great-grandchildren, John Miles, Abigail Miles and Timothy Brad Ealy all of Rock. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery at Wright Mountain, Rock. on April 17, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-07-4419.⁶ Harvey Robert Argabright was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,8,5 He was born on February 26, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1903.^6,1,2,3,4 He married Mary A. Wilson, daughter of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on October 12, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Harvey Robert Argabright died on July 1, 1974 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.^9,3 He COPPER HILL - H. Robert Argabright, age 70, died Monday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Wilson Argabright of Copper Hill; two sons, Darrira Argabright of Virginia Beach, Versel Argabright of Copper Hill; six grandchildren. Funeral will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment in the church cemetery. on July 2, 1974.⁵

     Thomas Garfield King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He was born on November 1, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He married D. Maude "Maudie" Willis, daughter of Robert S. "Bob" Willis and Sarah K. Helms, on June 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Garfield King died in 1960.^1,2,5

     D. Maude "Maudie" Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She was born on March 28, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Thomas Garfield King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on June 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of June 22, 1905,her married name was King.² D. Maude "Maudie" Willis died on August 6, 1971 at age 86.^3,1

     Myrtle Marie Wilson Mrs. Myrtle Marie Wilson Bolt, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, October 24, 2022, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Bolt was born August 23, 1936, in Floyd County, VA, one of seven children born to the late William Theodore and Shirley Mae Conner Wilson. Marie retired from Spencer’s Inc. after many years of service and was a member of Shelton Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jesse Anderson Bolt, Jr. of the home; a daughter, Nancy Bolt Pugh of Mount Airy; two grandsons, Justin Landry of Mount Airy and Brandon Landry of Ponchatoula, LA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Frances Wilson Spangler Nester of Floyd, VA, Ruby Gay and Billy Harter of Bassett, VA, and Beulah Mae and Clyde Correll of Floyd, VA; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Percy Lee and Phyllis Wilson of TX and Scottie Wilson of Lewisville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bolt was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Ann Bolt; a sister, Bonnie Rose Wilson; and a brother, James Robert Wilson. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens.³ She was buried at Skyline Memory Gardens, 432 Old Buck Shoals Road, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on August 23, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married Jesse Anderson Bolt Jr. on February 28, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,8,3,4 As of February 28, 1958,her married name was Bolt. Myrtle Marie Wilson died on October 24, 2022 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 86.³

     Bonnie Rose Wilson Bonnie Rose Wilson, April 02, 1953 - January 22, 2022. Bonnie Rose Wilson, age 68, of Mt. Airy, NC, passed away on January 22, 2022, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born and raised in Floyd, Virginia to the late William Theodore and Shirley Conner Wilson. Bonnie was a sweet and special soul who overcame many physical challenges throughout her life. She is loved dearly by all who knew her. She is survived by four sisters, Mary Nester and Beulah Correll, (Clyde) of Floyd, VA; Marie Bolt, (Jesse), of Mt. Airy, NC; Ruby Harter, (Bill) of Basset, Virginia; a brother, Percy Wilson, (Phyllis), of Pilot Point Texas and a sister-in-law Scottie Wilson of Lewisville, NC and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother, James Robert Wilson.¹ She was born on April 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2 She died on January 22, 2022 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 68.¹

     James Robert Wilson was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^7,3 He James Wilson, December 31, 1943 — June 23, 2021. Mr. James Robert Wilson, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home in Lewisville, NC. He was born in Floyd County, VA to the late William Theodore and Shirley Connor Wilson. Mr. Wilson was born and grew up in Floyd County, Virginia and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Wilson retired from a career in telecommunications with 41 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and yard work, but most of all he loved being with his family. He was a loving husband, father, and Pa. Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Scottie Bowman Wilson; three daughters, Shannon Taylor (Tim), Ashleigh Hicks, and Kristen Smith (Rodney); six grandchildren, Madeline Hicks, MacKenzie Taylor, Carson Taylor, Chase Taylor, Aiden Smith, and Camden Smith; five sisters, Mary Nester of Floyd, VA, Beulah Correll (Clyde) of Floyd, VA, Ruby Harter (Bill) of Bassett, VA, Marie Bolt (Jesse) of Mt. Airy, and his special, sweet sister Bonnie Wilson of Mt. Airy; brother, Percy Wilson (Phyllis) of Pilot Point, TX; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and special friends. Entombment will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Eberle, Dr. Timothy Collins, Dr. Dawn Moose and the staff at the Derrick L. Davis Regional Cancer Center; Trellis Supportive Care, especially Amber, Emily, and Santiago for the exceptional care they gave Mr. Wilson. A special thank you to Yolanda Carrington for her sweet tender care in the last few weeks. Thanks for all you did to make things easy for him and the family, and thank you for making him laugh!³ He was born on December 31, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Scottie Jo Bowman on June 21, 1969.^8,3 James Robert Wilson died on June 23, 2021 at Lewisville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-0955.¹¹ Paul Vest Spangler was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,12,6 He was born on June 13, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,1,2,3,4,12,5,6,7} He married Mary Frances Wilson, daughter of William Theodore Wilson and Shirley Mae Conner, on June 17, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Paul Vest Spangler died on September 2, 1994 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^11,1,10,12,6 He SPANGLER, Paul Vest, 64, of Floyd, passed away at his home, Friday, September 2, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Mary W. Spangler, Floyd; one son, Eldon Spangler, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Tim Reynolds, Copper Hill; mother, Clara Spangler, Floyd; two grandchildren, Logan Reynolds and Nicole Reynolds; sister-in-law, Velma Spangler, Floyd. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on September 3, 1994.¹⁰

     Jesse Anderson Bolt Jr. Mr. Jesse Anderson Bolt, Jr., 87, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forst Baptist in Winston-Salem. Mr. Bolt was born August 25, 1936, in Floyd County, VA, one of five children born to the late Jesse Anderson Bolt, Sr. and Arlena Belle Sutphin Bolt. Jesse served our country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960, and then he served in the Army Reserves until 1964. He retired as a lieutenant from the Mount Airy Police Department in 1995 after 30 years of service and was a member of Shelton Church of the Brethren. He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Bolt Pugh of Mount Airy; two grandsons, Justin Landry of Mount Airy and Brandon Landry of Ponchatoula, LA; a sister, Vera Parsons of Mount Airy; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bolt was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Marie Wilson Bolt; a daughter, Margaret Ann Bolt; two sisters, Hazel Bolt Yeatts and Vivian Bolt Bolt; and a brother, Edward Bolt. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens, with military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard.³ He was buried at Skyline Memory Gardens, 432 Old Buck Shoals Road, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on August 25, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Myrtle Marie Wilson, daughter of William Theodore Wilson and Shirley Mae Conner, on February 28, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,7,2,3 Jesse Anderson Bolt Jr. died on September 9, 2023 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 87.³