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     Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,2 She was born on March 25, 1794 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ She married Henry Adam Poff Sr., son of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,4,5,1,2 As of March 26, 1812,her married name was Poff. Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder died on October 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.^7,1

     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-2228.⁵ Mildred Pauline Drummond was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 13, 1916 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She married Jesse D. Parker on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁶ As of September 26, 1935,her married name was Parker. Mildred Pauline Drummond died on August 2, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,4 She PARKER, Mildred Drummond, 85, of New Castle, left this earth and entered into her heavenly journey on Friday afternoon, August 2, 2002 with her family at her bedside at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. Mildred is the daughter of the late George William and Etta Craft Drummond. She is survived by her son, Donald E. Drummond, of New Castle; grandson, Jeff Drummond; granddaughter and husband, Missy and Keith Ring; granddaughter, Stephanie Drummond; along with former daughter-in-law, Una Lake Drummond, all of New Castle. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2002 at Crossroads Church with Jack Ford and Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Paitsel Funeral Home New Castle. Special thanks to the Nursing Staff at Richfield for all of your care and comfort during Mildred's final hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Crossroads Church Building Fund, Rt. 3 Box 2223, New Castle, Va. 24127. on August 4, 2002.⁴

     Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee COPPER HILL - Elder James Leroy (Roy) Agee, age 71, died Monday, August 6, 1984, in a Roanoke hospital. He has been a minister of the Primitive Baptist Faith for 23 years. He was a member and the pastor of Salem Church, Copper Hill. He was also the pastor of Payne's Creek and Laurel Creek Churches of Floyd County, as well as serving as co-pastors of Valley View Church of Riner. For the past ten years he has served as the moderator of Smith River Primitive Baptist Association. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. Agee, Christiansburg; and Larry J. Agee, King, North Carolina; three step-sons, Melvin Gearheart and Donald Gearheart, both of Copper Hill; and Larry Gearheart; Salem; his mother, Sarah Moran Agee, Christiansburg; six sisters, Mrs. Herman (Ora) Guthrie, Salem; Mrs. Raymond (Rule) Poff; Mechanicsville, Maryland; Mrs. Bill (Ruby) Hawley, and Mrs. Jimmy (Doris) Hawley, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Charles (Frances) Lewis, Newbern, North Carolina; Mrs. Eddie (Madeline) Bonham, Midway Park, North Carolina; three brothers, Roscoe Agee and Andrew Agee, both of Christiansburg; Floyd S. Agee, Jr., Salem; four grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Funeral was Thursday, August 9, at Salem Church, Copper Hill, wjth the Elders Amos Hash and Raymond Goad officiating, with interment in the Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Church Building Fund, c/o Mrs. Wade M. Poff, Route 1, Copper Hill, VA 24079. Wood Funeral Home was in charge, of arrangements.³ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 He was born on May 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,5,4 He married Margie Mobe Martin, daughter of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,1 Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee married Stefana Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 13, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8,4 Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee died on August 6, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^7,1,3,4

     Zachary King Haislip was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia. He was born on July 1, 1966.² He died on October 9, 1988 at age 22; Died in an auto accident.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 228-70-5671.⁵ Peter Samuel Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He FLOYD - Peter Samuel Vest, age 90, died Monday, Apr. 7, 1975, at his home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ercil (Olive) Austin of Copper Hill; Mrs. Charles (Ora) King of Check; Mrs. Grover (Georgianna) Young of Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elliott (Ella Vade) Vest of Floyd; one brother, C. Banks Vest of Floyd; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild. Funeral was Wednesday, Apr. 9, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church, Floyd County, with the Elders B. 0. Thompson and Roy Agee officiating, with interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.¹ He married Sarah R. Cole. Peter Samuel Vest was born on May 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jul 9, 1884.^5,2,4 He married Doshia I. Hale, daughter of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Peter Samuel Vest died on April 7, 1975 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.^5,1

     Doshia I. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She was born on October 20, 1884 at Virginia.^5,1 She married Peter Samuel Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of August 2, 1905,her married name was Vest. Doshia I. Hale died on May 1, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 2, 1911.^5,1,4

     Eva Carlene Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-18-5239.¹⁰ She was born on November 20, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,10 She married Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon, son of John Thomas Nixon Sr. and Bertha A. Sumner, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,1,2 As of March 6, 1941,her married name was Nixon. Eva Carlene Cole died on February 10, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,2,10,11 She Eva Carlene Nixon, 92, of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, from complications of a stroke. Eva was born on November 20, 1919, to Jerry and Mae Cole and spent most of her life in Floyd County. In 1986 she retired from Floyd Nursing Home and moved to Salem. She was a member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rexford L. Nixon; and her siblings, Elva Martin, Archie Cole, Hester Hoback, Effie Conner, Nina Martin, Dorothy Martin and Marvin Cole. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Loreeta and Frank Carter, of Bristol, Janet and Tom Baca, of Albuquerque, N.M., Wanda and James Rettinger, of Roanoke, and Lisa and John Newell, also of Albuquerque, N.M; seven grandchildren, Sara and Jason Reeves, of Hamilton, Mont., Stephanie and Mike Schmidt, of Los Angeles, Calif., Sheri Carter, of Alexandria, Rex Carter, of Floyd, and Amanda, Ian, and Anya Newell, all of Albuquerque, N.M; great- grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin Reeves, and Emma and Maya Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank extended family, Ann LeDe' and her wonderful staff, Dr. Michael Malpass, and Good Samaritan Hospice for the care and attention during Eva's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, the National Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of the donor's choice . Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Shaun Tanner. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2012, and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on February 11, 2012.¹

     Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 231-18-4063.² He was born on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,7 He married Eva Carlene Cole, daughter of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8,3,7 Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon died on September 1, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,2,7,5 He NIXON, Rex L., 92, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 1998. Mr. Nixon served on both the Electoral Board and the School Board in Floyd County for several years. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and George Nixon. He was a retired farmer and attended Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Eva Carlene Nixon; daughters and sons-in-law, Loreeta N. and G. Frank Carter, Bristol, Va., Janet G. and Thomas Baca, Albuquerque, N.M., Wanda N. and James G. Rettinger, Roanoke, Lisa R. and John Newell, Albuquerque, N.M; grandchildren, Sara B. and Jason Reeves, Rio Rancho, N.M., Stephanie Baca, New York, N. Y., Rex Carter, Sheri Carter, both of Bristol, Va., Amanda Newell, Ian Newell, Albuquerque, N.M; great-grandchild, Kelly Reeves; sister, Ava N. Sumner, Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Pat Nixon, Salem, Gene and Evelyn Nixon, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Irene Nixon, Christiansburg, Ruth Nixon, Salem; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Salem Rescue Squad or to Green Hill Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 1998, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Pastor R. Douglas Jones and Pastor Harold S. Moyer. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. (366-0707). on September 3, 1998.¹

     Clarice Peters married Marvin Lee Cole, son of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers.^1,2 Clarice Peters was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Cole. She was born on August 12, 1922 at Virginia. She died on November 23, 2014 at Virginia at age 92.² She Clarice Peters Cole, 92, of Pilot, went peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, George J. and Allie Janney Peters; husband, Marvin L. Cole; two sons, Darry Lee and George Kyle Cole; siblings, Hobert, Maggie, Bernard, Hampton, Ibra, Herman, Vivian, Huie, and her twin brother Harris. She Leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Durene C. Cupp of Christiansburg; one grandson, Darren Keith and his wife Tammy and their four children; Joshua Dean, Cole Gabriel, Grace-Katherine Durene and Mason Kyle of Pilot; one granddaughter, Susan C. Dickerson; and her three children; Ashlynn Kemp, Kyle and Briar Dickerson of Check. Clarice's love for the Lord showed through in her daily life and her love for her family was her greatest joy. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in the Cole Family Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. Flowers would be appreciated or a memorial donation can be made to the Cole Family Cemetery, C/O Darren Keith, 2627 Stonewall Road, Pilot, VA 24138 or Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 409, Riner, VA 24149. on November 25, 2014.²

     George Kyle Cole was born on September 14, 1958.² He died on March 31, 2007 at Virginia at age 48.² He George Kyle Cole departed his earthly life Saturday night, March 31, 2007 at the age of 48. He was born September 14, 1958 and was a tremendously unique individual. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin L. Cole; and a brother, Darry Lee Cole. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, J. Kyle and Mae S. Cole, and George and Allie J. Peters. George Kyle experienced many passions in his life through, farming, truck driving, real estate, auctioneering, fence building and logging timber. He is survived by his loving mother, Clarice P. Cole of Pilot; one sister, Durene C. Cupp, Christiansburg; a daughter, Susan Dickerson; a granddaughter, Ashlynn Jean Kemp, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also survived by a very special nephew and his wife, Darren and Tammy Keith; one grandniece, Grace-Katherine Durene and three grandnephews, Joshua Dean, Cole Gabriel, and Mason Kyle Keith, all of Pilot. A special thanks for the kindness and care given to George Kyle goes to the New River Nephrology Office, Drs. Travede and Baker, Carolyn and Denise, The New River Valley Dialysis Center and the many nurses and doctors at the New River Valley Medical Center who have always shown extra love over the past 3½ years. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening with a memorial service at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Alley, officiating at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, Virginia. A private family interment will take place at the Cole Family Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Floyd County Rescue Department, Floyd, Va. 24091. on April 2, 2007.²

     Walter Scott Eanes Jr. was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^9,5 He was born on July 22, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Marilyn Dianne Mayo on October 22, 1966 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Walter Scott Eanes Jr. died on January 23, 2012 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.^2,5 He LYNCHBURG - Walter Scott Eanes Jr., 76, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. He was the loving and devoted husband of Marilyn (Dianne) Mayo Eanes for 45 years. Born in Lynchburg on July 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Walter S. Eanes, Sr. and Constance Huffman Eanes. He was retired from VDOT after 36 years of service, a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church, Lynchburg Coin Club, Lynchburg Amateur Radio, Lynchburg Sports Car Club, and the Civil Air Patrol at New London Airport. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, CDR Clinton Scott Eanes, USN and wife Inga; a daughter, Melissa Eanes Blomquist and husband, Scott; four grandchildren, Caleb, Asher, Eden and Jordan Blomquist and also Walter knew of a fifth grandchild due in August. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Roy C. Mayo Jr. and wife Martha; two brothers-in-law, Roy C. Mayo III and wife Cheryl, Timothy W. Mayo and wife Sandi; two cousins, Jane Walton and husband, Ezra and William Huffman. The family wishes to thank the many friends and family, caregivers and volunteers at the Hospice of the Hills for the love and support shown to Walter and family. Burial in Meade Memorial Cemetery. on February 2, 2012.²

     Harold Nelvin Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-42-4134.⁶ He was born on October 6, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 He married Elizabeth Watkins "Betty" Thompson on June 28, 1958 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Harold Nelvin Hoback died on December 1, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^6,1 He HOBACK, Harold N. 64, of Roanoke, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 1, 1994. He was Senior Vice President of Chaney, Thomas, Stephenson & Hill, Inc., and was a retired Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson Hoback; his daughter and son-in-law, Christi and Charles Crutchfield; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Marie Hoback. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Laura Crutchfield, Samantha and Macie Hoback; his sister, Maydene Hoback Young of Cleveland, Ohio; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hester and Frank Hoback. He was a Director for the Virginia Tech Foundation and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, and was serving as President and Director of Hotel Roanoke Foundation, Inc. He was a past President and Director of Credit Marketing and Management Association and also served as Chairman of the Legislative Committee. Mr. Hoback was awarded the Virginia Tech Alumni Association "Alumni Distinguished Service Award" in 1993. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 1994, at Oakey's North Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Colonel Harold N. Hoback Scholarship Fund, Virginia Tech Foundation, Account #083793, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0336. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the home. on December 2, 1994.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-50-1176.⁴ Elizabeth Watkins "Betty" Thompson was born on November 1, 1933 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Harold Nelvin Hoback, son of Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback and Hester Nellie Cole, on June 28, 1958 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 28, 1958,her married name was Hoback.³ Elizabeth Watkins "Betty" Thompson died on March 12, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,4,5 She HOBACK, Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 12, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Samuel J. Thompson and Laura Watkins Thompson of Rustburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Hoback and brother, S. James Thompson, Jr. of Lynchburg. Mrs. Hoback was a graduate of Mary Washington College and the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She taught at Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing and was a strong supporter of Center in the Square and of the Children's Medical Center of Community Hospital where she served as a volunteer. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Christi H. and Charles M. Crutchfield; a son and daughter-in-law, H. David and Marie B. Hoback all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Crutchfield, Samantha Christian Hoback, Macie Elizabeth Hoback; also surviving are brothers, Stephen L. Thompson, M.D. of Rustburg, Colonel Robert A. Thompson, Retired, of San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law, Mrs. Dean H. Young; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at her home. Memorial services will be at the Northminster Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mill Mountain Theatre or Children's Medical Center, Community Hospital Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on March 13, 1999.²

     Charles R. Young Sr. was born in April, 1933. He married Maydene Ann Hoback, daughter of Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback and Hester Nellie Cole, on May 28, 1959. Charles R. Young Sr. died in 1971.

     Martha Christian Hoback married Charles M. "Charlie" Crutchfield.^2,3,1 Her married name was Crutchfield. Martha Christian Hoback was born on December 15, 1959. She died on May 23, 2007 at age 47.¹ She Martha Christian Hoback Crutchfield, 47, of Daleville, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Harold N. Hoback and Betty Thompson Hoback. Christi was a graduate of Northside High School and Virginia Tech. She is survived by her daughter, Laura; her brother, David Hoback, and wife, Marie; her nieces, Samantha and Macie Hoback; her ex-husband, Charlie Crutchfield; her uncle, Dr. Steve Thompson; her aunts, Dene Young, Augusta Thompson, Nora Rucker, and Carole Thompson; many cousins; special friends, Rob and Beth Crittenden, and friends at Roanoke Valley Wine Company. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Oakey's East Chapel. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2007, at Vinton Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Christi's memory to the American Diabetes Association. on May 28, 2007.¹