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     Jean Marie "Jeannie" Garmer married James Gary Gray, son of Orris Wayne Gray and Neta Dale DeWitt.^1,3 Jean Marie "Jeannie" Garmer was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 212-52-4551.² Her married name was Gray. She was born on June 13, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland.^2,4,5 She died on February 19, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^2,1,6,5 She GRAY, Jeannie Marie, 49, of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, February 19, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Gary Gray of Copper Hill, Va; two children, Katie Gray and Zac Gray, both of Copper Hill, Va; parents, William and Grace Garmer of Ellicott City, Md; brothers and sisters, Bob Garmer of Oklahoma, Bill Garmer of Maryland, Don Garmer of Virginia, Jack Garmer of Pennsylvania, Terry Green of Pennsylvania and Carolyn Rowe of Maryland. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on February 21, 2001.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-2593.⁷ Claudine Frances Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1 She and Darshell Edward Mabry were divorced.⁶ Claudine Frances Vest was born on December 6, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,6 As of June 17, 1950,her married name was Mabry.⁶ She married Darshell Edward Mabry on June 17, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ As of June 4, 1983,her married name was McGuyer.⁶ Claudine Frances Vest married Clifford Russell McGuyer on June 4, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Claudine Frances Vest died on January 24, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,7 She McGUYER, CLAUDINE VEST, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2002, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Her father, Harless Vest, her mother, Pearl Roop and a daughter, Debra Mabry Gearheart, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Clifford McGuyer; children, Cathy Mabry Stoner, Lottsburg, Va., Darshall Mabry, Elliston, Donna Varner, Christiansburg, Donna Phillips, Radford, Ellen Neal, Christiansburg, Anthony McGuyer, North Carolina and Barry McGuyer, Narrows; sisters, Helen Sames, Josephine Nunley, Velma Gibson, Anne Criner and Linda Bower; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26 t h at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Dusty Etter with interment to follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on January 25, 2002.¹

     Billy Garfield Grice was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,4 He Billy Garfield Grice, Jan 23, 1929 - Jun 4, 2021. Billy Garfield Grice, 92, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. Billy was known for being a man who loved wholeheartedly and a dedicated hard-working man. He was a proud United States Navy veteran, as well as an Air Force retiree. After he retired from the service, he went on to work as a wireman for General Electric from which he retired after many years of hard work and dedication. During his younger years, he met the love of his life Juanita, going on to share sixty-five loving years of marriage. A loving husband, father, and Gand, his family was his pride and joy. He leaves behind of legacy of hard work and dedication for his grandchildren to carry forward and remember him by. Billy will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita Grice; son, Duane Grice, and his twin sister, Betty Grice. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Aliene Hodges; brother, Randy Grice Jr. (Trudy); grandsons, Kenneth (Stephanie) and Steven (Rebecca) Hodges; granddaughter, Sarah Myers (Jeremy); eight greatgrandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; cousin, Jo Ann Mayberry; also left to cherish his memory are numerous dear friends within the Virginia Veterans Care Center, whom Billy often referred to as his second family. A graveside service with military honors will be held at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, in Dublin, VA.⁴ He was born on January 23, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Juanita Claudine Hall, daughter of Claude Swanson Hall and Reta Juanita Hendrick, on September 11, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 Billy Garfield Grice died on June 4, 2021 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^5,4

     Clifford Russell McGuyer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-38-6461.³ He was born on May 21, 1933.^1,3 He married Claudine Frances Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on June 4, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Clifford Russell McGuyer died on June 23, 2010 at Virginia at age 77.^3,2 He Clifford Russell McGuyer, 77, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse and ten siblings. "God saved the best for the last". He is survived by several children, grandchildren, great -grandchildren "whom called him Great Daddy" and many friends. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m. At 11 a.m., friends wishing to attend a graveside service will go in a procession to The Huffville Cemetery in Floyd, County, where services will be held. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on June 24, 2010.²

     Darshell Edward Mabry and Claudine Frances Vest were divorced.³ His Social Security Number was 225-05-5440.⁴ Darshell Edward Mabry was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 1, 1914 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Claudine Frances Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on June 17, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Darshell Edward Mabry died on May 24, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,1,2 He MABRY, Darshell Edward, 82, of Elliston, died Saturday evening, May 24, 1997. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Chapel, Christiansburg. on May 27, 1997.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-90-2034.⁸ Debra Joyce Mabry was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,9 She was born on July 8, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,5,10 As of April 14, 1972,her married name was Brumfield.³ She married Michael Ray Brumfield on April 14, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Debra Joyce Mabry and Michael Ray Brumfield were divorced on June 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of June 18, 1977,her married name was Gearheart.³ Debra Joyce Mabry married Jerry Wayne Gearheart, son of Willie Wayne Gearheart and Eloise Octavia Martin, on June 18, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 Debra Joyce Mabry and Jerry Wayne Gearheart were divorced on January 23, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,6 Debra Joyce Mabry married Jerry Wayne Gearheart, son of Willie Wayne Gearheart and Eloise Octavia Martin, on March 25, 1993.¹² Debra Joyce Mabry and Jerry Wayne Gearheart were divorced on December 30, 1997 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.¹² Debra Joyce Mabry died on April 4, 1998 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 41.^8,2,6,7,9 She GEARHEART, Deborah Mabry, 41, of Winston-Salem, N.C., formerly of Christiansburg, Va., died Saturday, April 4, 1998. She is survived by two daughters, Angie Garner, Orlando, Fla., Amanda Gearheart, Walnut Cove, N.C; ex-husband, Jerry Wayne Gearheart, North Carolina; one granddaughter, Haley Ann Garner, Orlando, Fla; mother, Claudine McGuyer, Christiansburg; brother, Darshall Mabry, Elliston; sisters, Donna Varner, Christiansburg, Cathy Gregg, Lottsburg; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery in Floyd County. on April 8, 1998.⁶

     Dewey Insley Thompson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-28-0354.³ He was born on March 26, 1925.³ He married Myrtle Irene Richards, daughter of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on July 17, 1948.¹ Dewey Insley Thompson died on June 16, 1979 at age 54.

     Bessie Irene Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-2360.⁶ She was born on June 3, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,5 She married Ellet James Craghead, son of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,7 As of December 29, 1925,her married name was Craghead. Bessie Irene Conner died on January 8, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^6,4,5 She CRAGHEAD, Bessie Conner, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 8, 1996, at Friendship Manor. She was the widow of Ellet J. Craghead and was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Salem. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katherine Beeler. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Almeta C . and J. Edward Angel; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Maxine K. Craghead, all of Bedford; six grandchildren, Sandra Angel, Bedford, Brenda Phillips, Forest, Sherry Marker, Granger, Ind., Mark Angel, Roanoke, Karen Rotton, Westminster, Md., 10 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 10, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-94-6263.⁹ Terry Lynn Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 9, 1961 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He married Kelly Michelle Simpson, daughter of Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Juanita June Martin, on October 1, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Terry Lynn Manning and Kelly Michelle Simpson were divorced on May 16, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Terry Lynn Manning married Kelly Michelle Simpson, daughter of Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Juanita June Martin, on July 12, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Terry Lynn Manning died on June 13, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^1,2 He MANNING, Terry Lynn, 39, of Roanoke, and formerly of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a 1980 graduate of Floyd County High School, and served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver W. Manning; and two brothers, Benny and David Manning. He leaves behind those who cherish his memory, his loving mother, Nellie Manning of Floyd; his children, Terry Manning, Jr., Rikki Manning, and Terry Nichols, all of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver, Jr., and Barbara Manning of Vinton, Paul Manning, Bobby and Carmen Manning, Henry Manning, Larry and Rhonda Manning of Copper Hill, Rocky and Celeste Manning of Summerfield, N.C., and Michael Manning of Radford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Tom Iddings of Bent Mountain, Katherine and Junior Sowers of Floyd; half brothers, Calvin C. (Jim) Manning of Roanoke, Melvin Manning of Salem; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Gail Dehaeseleer of Roanoke. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the Copper Hill Church of The Brethren with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. The family would like to thank everyone for Prayers, phone calls, and food. May God Bless the doctors and nurses at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for all their care. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on June 16, 2000.¹

     Benny Leroy Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,2,5 His Social Security Number was 223-70-7929.¹³ He was born on July 2, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,12,1,2,3,14,4} He married Karen Gail Manning, daughter of Maynard Odell Manning and Miriam LaVerne Conner, on July 17, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,16,17,18,19,1,2} Benny Leroy Manning died on December 30, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 36.^12,2,14,5 He Benny Leroy Manning, age 36, died Friday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Karen Manning, Copper Hill; one son, Adam Quincy Manning, at home; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Manning, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Sowers, Laurel Fork; and Miss Linda Manning, Copper Hill; eight brothers, Oliver Manning, Jr., Henry Manning, Rocky Manning, all of Roanoke; Paul Manning, Bobby Manning, Michael Manning, all of Copper Hill; Larry Manning, Bent Mountain; Terry Manning, U.S. Air Force Base, Lackland, Tex; one half sister, Mrs. Bondine Barger, Salem; three half brothers, Herbert Manning and Melvin Manning, both of Salem; and Jim Manning, Vinton. Interment in the Puckett Cemetery. on January 1, 1984.⁵

     David Wayne Manning was buried at Wimmer-Beckner Cemetery, behind Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 22, 1963 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on November 4, 1963 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

     Nellie Essie "Nell" Wimmer was buried at Wimmer-Beckner Cemetery, behind Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 She was born on September 7, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Oliver Wendell Manning Sr., son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on March 20, 1938.^10,4,11 As of March 20, 1938,her married name was Manning. Nellie Essie "Nell" Wimmer died on June 20, 2005 at Virginia at age 84.⁴ She Nellie Wimmer Manning, 84, of Floyd, formerly of Copper Hill, departed her earthly home to go to her heavenly home on Monday, June 20, 2005. She was a long time member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She was born September 7, 1920, the daughter of Daniel Moses & Cammie DeWeese Wimmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver W. Manning; her sons, Benny L. Manning, Terry L. Manning & David Manning; her stepsons, Herbert W. Manning, Cleveland Manning, Melvin H. Manning; stepdaughters, Cammie Manning and Bondeen Barger. Also preceded in death by her sister, Mamie W. Cox and her brother, Rev. Frank H. Wimmer. Surviving to cherish her memory are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine M. and Junior Sowers, Floyd and Linda M. and Tom Iddings, Riner. Her sons and daughters-in-law, Oliver W. Manning Jr., Salem, Paul Manning, Bobby and Carmen Manning, Larry and Rhonda Manning, all of Copper Hill, Rocky and Celeste Manning, Summerfield, NC, Henry Manning, Floyd and Micheal Manning, Radford; her daughter-in-law, Karen M. Jenkins; her stepson, Calvin C. (Jim) Manning of Roanoke. 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her sisters, Hazel W. Wickham, Salem, Dorothy W. Tuck, Roanoke, Virgie W. Aldridge, Salem. Her brother and sister-in-law, Jackson L. "Jack" and Evelyn Wimmer, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews and her church family. She treasured her family and everyone that knew her was truly blessed by her love. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dale Bowman and the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment service will be held at the Wimmer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Building Fund. "Her children rise up and call her blessed."
on June 21, 2005.⁴