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     Leona "Lannie" Yopp was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1698.⁵ She was born on May 8, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She married Aquilla J. Muncy, son of James Boling Muncy and Julia DeWeese, on April 28, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 28, 1895,her married name was Muncy. Leona "Lannie" Yopp died on June 30, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,4 She Lannie Yopp Martin, 95, of Rt: 3, Salem, died Friday in a Salem nursing home. She was the widow of Emmett Hatcher Martin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Duncan, Elliston, Mrs. Mary Burnett, Bedford; a son, Frank H. Martin, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Belle Beckner, Callaway, Mrs. Reny Palmer, Elliston, Mrs. Leafy Blankenship, Salem; two brothers, Lewis Yopp, Elliston, Oak Yopp, Salem. Burial in Galilee Cemetery. on July 1, 1972.⁴

     Harvey Duskin Muncy was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on August 4, 1897 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He married Pearl Virginia Cochran on June 30, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Harvey Duskin Muncy died on June 9, 1922 at Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia, at age 24; Was a bridge worker and died in an accidental drowning.⁷

     John Philipe "Philo" Pearson was buried at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Boomer, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He was born on August 24, 1873 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 24, 1874.^6,3,4 He married Lucinda Dorcess Goodwin, daughter of Foilus Grant "Folley" "Falley" "Frank Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on October 24, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ John Philipe "Philo" Pearson died on February 4, 1948 at North Wilkerson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 74.³

     Chester Earl Reckley was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1986.⁶ He was born on October 13, 1902 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.^6,2,3,5 He married Rachel Gladys Goodwin, daughter of Foilus Grant "Folley" "Falley" "Frank Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on December 24, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,8 Chester Earl Reckley died on June 6, 1998 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 95.^6,4 He RECKLEY, Chester Earl, 95, of Salem, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, in Huntsville, Ala. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel G. Reckley. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Everette C. and Christine Reckley of Bedford; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce R. and James Fontenot of Owens Crossroads, Ala; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on June 9, 1998.⁴

     Mallie Reba Keesee was buried at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, 509 Prospect Road, Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 5, 1905 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Elbert McCanless Goodwin, son of Foilus Grant "Folley" "Falley" "Frank Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on October 2, 1926 at Washington Heights, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 2, 1926,her married name was Goodwin.¹ Mallie Reba Keesee and Elbert McCanless Goodwin were divorced on September 1, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Mallie Reba Keesee died on April 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 33.^2,3 She Mrs. Mallie Reba Goodwin, 33, of Route 3, Roanoke, died in a local hospital Tuesday night. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Keesee, of Route 3; three brothers, V. E., of Route 3; W. E. and M. A., of Detroit, Mich; one sister, Mrs. Estelle DeHart, of Washington, D. C; and one daughter, Ruth Goodwin, of Route 3, Roanoke. on April 6, 1939.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2980.⁵ Callie Elizabeth Hickson was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,4 She was born on June 5, 1912 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7,1,2,3 She married Elbert McCanless Goodwin, son of Foilus Grant "Folley" "Falley" "Frank Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on March 28, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4 As of March 28, 1934,her married name was Goodwin.¹ Callie Elizabeth Hickson died on April 8, 1996 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^5,6,7,3,4 She GOODWIN, Callie Elizabeth Hickson, 83, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 8, 1996 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert M. Goodwin; son, Lynwood Goodwin. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack M. and Mary A. Goodwin, Christiansburg, William D. and Penny B. Goodwin, Salem; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley G. and Russell E. Price, Salem, Wyoma G. and Cecil L. Rock, Roanoke, Carolyn G. and John M. Anderson, Salem; daughter-in-law, Helen Goodwin, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Lois Dobyns, Salem, Ruth Goodwin, Elliston; brother-in-law, Chester Reckley, Salem; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the East Hill Cemetery in Elliston. on April 10, 1996.⁴

     Bernice Hall Thompson was buried at Westview Cemetery, Kinston, Lenoir Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 231-05-4986.^4,5 He was born on March 13, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 He married Sadie Angelina Goodwin, daughter of Foilus Grant "Folley" "Falley" "Frank Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on June 24, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 Bernice Hall Thompson died on May 11, 1989 at Kinston, Lenoir Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^5,4,2

     Waverly Alexander Maxey was buried at Herrenkohl Cemetery, Cox Landing Road, Lesage, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on April 11, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Virginia Senor Goodwin, daughter of Foilus Grant "Folley" "Falley" "Frank Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on May 18, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Waverly Alexander Maxey and Virginia Senor Goodwin were divorced on September 30, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Waverly Alexander Maxey died on May 14, 1979 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 69.¹

     Benjamin Whitenack was born in September, 1772 at Frederick Co., Maryland. He married Martha Wimmer on July 17, 1794 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Benjamin Whitenack died on September 21, 1842.

     Martha Wimmer was born circa 1774 at Somerset, Somerset Co., New Jersey. She married Benjamin Whitenack on July 17, 1794 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 17, 1794,her married name was Whitenack. Martha Wimmer died on May 11, 1830 at Virginia.

     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-4219.³ Mary Elizabeth Smith was born on January 4, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Ralph Milton Vest, son of Milton Banks Vest and Virginia June Barber, on September 12, 1974 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 12, 1974,her married name was Vest. Mary Elizabeth Smith and Ralph Milton Vest were divorced on March 18, 2005 at Bell Co., Texas.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Smith died on December 22, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^5,3,6 She Mary E. Vest, 63, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 following a valiant fight with cancer. She is survived by her son, Charles (Chuck) Webb; daughters, Kathryn Webb Green and Raquel Vest Greene; her brother, Howard Smith; sisters, Katherine Yopp and Mildred Flinchum; and nine grandchildren. on December 24, 2007.⁶

     Dreama Jewell Wade was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 12, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Joseph Randall "Joe" Belcher on January 25, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 As of January 25, 1958,her married name was Belcher.² Dreama Jewell Wade married Charlie Haden Moran, son of Cassa Blanca "Cassie" Moran and Texas Elizabeth Compton, on June 7, 1997 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 As of June 7, 1997,her married name was Moran. Dreama Jewell Wade died on July 14, 2015 at Virginia at age 82.³ She Dreama Belcher Moran, 82, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Verman and Clella Yeatts Wade; husbands, Joe Belcher and Charlie Moran. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Hope & Ralph Barnard; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Irvine Hylton, Debra and Jamie Harmon; grandchildren, Damon and Sussanna Moore, Sheldon and Kay Moore, Regina and James Scott; grandchildren's father, Coy Moore; stepgrandchildren, Jessica Stebar, Ashley Scott, Frankie Turpin, Debbie Belcher; nine stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating with interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home. on July 16, 2015.³

     Charlie Haden Moran was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Velma Recie Hylton.³ Charlie Haden Moran was born on February 2, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Ina Edith Vest, daughter of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on July 26, 1947 at Bennettsville, South Carolina.⁴ Charlie Haden Moran and Ina Edith Vest were divorced on January 17, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Charlie Haden Moran married Dreama Jewell Wade, daughter of Oscar Verman Wade and Clella Myrtle Yeatts, on June 7, 1997 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Charlie Haden Moran died on March 4, 2010 at Virginia at age 84.² He Charlie Haden Moran, 84, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Recie Moran. He is survived by his wife, Dreama Wade Moran; two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Irvine Hylton and Debbie and Jamie Harmon; grandchildren, Frankie Turpin, Jessica and Adam Stebar and Ashley and Chad Scott; greatgrandchildren, Zachary Haden Turpin and Chloie Jade Stebar; stepdaughters and son-in-law, Hope and Ralph Barnard and Linda Harrington; stepson, Jerry Burnette; several stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Maberry Funeral Home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting maberryfuneralhome.com. on March 6, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-4549.⁶ Helen Gertrude Kelley was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 She was born on April 21, 1917 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8,1,9,3 She married Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Yeatts, son of Thomas Alfred Yeatts Sr. and Mary Ollie Blackwell, on November 17, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11 As of November 17, 1934,her married name was Yeatts. Helen Gertrude Kelley died on April 29, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,6,9,11 She YEATTS, Helen Kelley, 84, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001 in a Salem hospital. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She is survived by a daughter, Lois Y. Board of Check; four sons, Albert (Buck) Yeatts of Copper Hill, Wayne Yeatts of Salem, R. Lowell Yeatts of Check, Roger E. Yeatts of Christiansburg; sister, Hazel Radford of Hagerstown, Md; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on May 1, 2001.⁷

     Lois Ann Yeatts Lois Ann Yeatts Board of Check, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and dedication to her family and community. Born on June 21, 1938, in Check, Virginia, Lois was the daughter of the late Tommy Yeatts and Helen Yeatts. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Albert “Buck” Yeatts, Thomas Wayne Yeatts, and Roger Yeatts, as well as her sisters-in-law, Suzanne Yeatts and Bonnie Yeatts. She is survived by her brother R. Lowell Yeatts and his wife Dorma Yeatts. Lois was a devoted wife to Daniel L. Board, Sr., and a loving mother to Daniel L. Board, Jr. (Kristie Board) of Arlington, Virginia. She was a proud and cherished grandmother to Kaitrin Board and Kaylee Board who brought her immense joy. She is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews who will remember her fondly. A lifelong learner, Lois attended Radford College, where she earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Education. She dedicated 32 years to the education profession, serving as a teacher, principal, and central office administrator across Salem City, Roanoke County, and Floyd County school systems. Although her work focused on the development of both elementary and secondary students, Lois was especially known as a mentor and inspiration to new educators. Her impact across generations of teachers was immeasurable. Faith was central to Lois’s life. She was a lifelong member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, where she remained deeply rooted in her Christian beliefs and community. Lois found joy in the simple and beautiful things in life. She had a deep love for gardening, especially roses, and later in life enjoyed bird watching. She appreciated art, particularly collecting works by P. Buckley Moss, and was actively involved in fundraising for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She was also an avid sports fan who enjoyed football and cheering for Jeff Gordon in NASCAR. Unbeknownst to many, Lois loved evaluating real estate and providing counsel to Danny, Sr. As a testament to her heart, she always related that these decisions would impact her cherished granddaughters for years to come. She will be especially remembered for her witty spirit, warm personality, and ability to bring a smile to those around her, even in difficult times. “The Hallmark Channel” brought her great peace and evoked many smiles, as she always raved that “.... every story always ended on a good note.” Lois was also deeply appreciated and loved by her many caregivers, whose compassion and dedication brought comfort to her and her family. Above all, Lois will be remembered for her kind heart, dedication to others, and unwavering commitment to education and family. Burial will follow at Wilson’s Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 21, 1938 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Daniel Lee Board Sr., son of Henry Parrott Board and Nellie Mae Hale, on May 6, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,4 As of May 6, 1960,her married name was Board. Lois Ann Yeatts died on May 5, 2026 at Virginia at age 87.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-7211.¹⁰ Albert David "Buck" Yeatts was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11 He was born on February 12, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,10,11 He married Suzanne Smith, daughter of Wiley Sherman Smith and Lorraine Sylvia Wilson, on June 14, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,14,11 Albert David "Buck" Yeatts died on January 19, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,3,10,11 He Albert David (Buck) Yeatts, 72, of Copper Hill, passed away January 19, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Yeatts; three children and spouses, David and Shirley Yeatts, Michael and Melinda Yeatts and Dawn Yeatts; four grandchildren and spouses, Chad and Melissa Mills, Crystal and Derek Burton, Jennifer Yeatts and Chelsea Yeatts; four great-grandchildren; one sister; and three brothers. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating and interment following at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. on January 21, 2013.²

     Suzanne Smith Suzanne Smith Yeatts, 79 of Copper Hill, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Buck” Yeatts; parents, Sherman & Lorraine Smith; and sister, Mary Jane Smith. She is survived by her sons, David Yeatts (Shirley) and Michael Yeatts (Melinda); daughter, Dawn Yeatts (Jerry); grandchildren, Chad Mills (Melissa), Crystal Burton (Derrick), Jennifer Yeatts, and Chelsea Yeatts; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Kinsey, and Jackson Mills, Grace and Kayleigh Burton, and Angela Huff; special cousin, Sheerie King; and sister-in-law, Lois Board. Graveside services will be held in the Restvale Cemetery.³ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 She was born on July 31, 1943 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 She married Albert David "Buck" Yeatts, son of Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Yeatts and Helen Gertrude Kelley, on June 14, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,6 As of June 14, 1962,her married name was Yeatts. Suzanne Smith died on January 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 79.³

     Thomas Wayne Yeatts was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on August 15, 1943 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Bonita Deane "Bonnie" Ferguson on December 24, 1965 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Thomas Wayne Yeatts died on March 4, 2018 at Virginia at age 74.¹ He Thomas "Wayne" Yeatts, 74, of Salem, Va. passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with chronic health issues. Born on Sunday, August 15, 1943 to the late Thomas "Tommy" and Helen Yeatts. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Paul and Deane Ferguson; and one brother, Albert "Buck" Yeatts. Left to cherish and honor his memory are his wife, Bonita "Bonnie" Yeatts; daughter, Melissa (Greg) Vaden; son, Bradley "Brad" Yeatts (Laura Brooks); three grandchildren, Taylor Vaden, Evan Yeatts, and Claire Yeatts; sister, Lois (Danny) Board; brothers, Lowell "Dorma" Yeatts, Roger Yeatts; brother and sisters-in-law, David (Karen) Ferguson and Suzanne Yeatts; along with numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors, close friends and others whom he considered his own. on March 7, 2018.¹