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     His Social Security Number was 228-54-1743.⁴ Robert Eugene "Bob" Peak was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 17, 1943 at Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Janet Orean Craighead, daughter of William Carl Craighead and Reba Elizabeth Hundley, on June 16, 1962 at Washington Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,2 Robert Eugene "Bob" Peak died on November 21, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,4,3 He Robert Eugene (Bob) Peak, 70, of Floyd, went to rest in Jesus' arms on Thursday, November 21, 2013 after a valiant fight with brain cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones, including his wife of 51 years, Janet Craighead Peak and his only son, Christopher Hundley Peak. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Alonzo Peak; mother, Mary Louise Williams Peak; one sister, Mildred Peak Blevins; and four brothers, Harold, Troy, Clarencie, and Joe Peak.He is survived by one sister, Mary Peak Tate; his wife and son; a beloved grandson, Greyson Michael Peak; daughter-in-law, Lori Hartman Peak; and many beloved relatives and friends. He maintained friendship with many of his VA TECH football teammates as well as students and personnel from many years in education.Bob taught at Blacksburg High School from 1964-1968. He moved to Floyd County in 1968 to serve as administrator at Floyd County High School, Willis Elementary School, and Check Elementary School. Bob was a member of Masonic Lodge #329 and spent years on the Community Service Board. He served on several Southern Association of Schools and Colleges evaluation committees. He was a member of the Floyd Presbyterian Church, filling several terms on the church Session. After retirement, Bob developed a keen interest in antique fishing tackle and became friends worldwide of others with similar interests. He was a member of the North Carolina Fishing Tackle Club and the National Fishing Tackle Collectors Association. By use of the computer he shared his interest and knowledge with many, which was his great joy in years of retirement.The family wishes to extend special appreciation to Dr. Garry Kuiken, Good Samaritan Hospice personnel, beloved brother-in-law, Bill Craighead; special friend, Roger Hollandsworth; and caretaker, Matthew Ratliff.Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment to follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257 Floyd, VA 24091, to Floyd Young Life, P.O. Box 662 Floyd, VA 24091, or to the Presbyterian Church of Floyd, 169 Newtown Rd. N.E. Floyd, VA 24091. on November 22, 2013.¹

     Robert Daniel "Bob" Bryant Sr. was buried at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-52-3937.⁵ He was born on April 9, 1941 at Washington Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Monta Sue Craighead, daughter of William Carl Craighead and Reba Elizabeth Hundley, on March 16, 1968 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.^2,6,3,4 Robert Daniel "Bob" Bryant Sr. died on June 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5036.⁵ Hazel O. King was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,8,9 She was born on May 15, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She married Louis Clinton Prillaman, son of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on August 18, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^6,10,11,7,8 As of August 18, 1926,her married name was Prillaman. Hazel O. King died on December 7, 2000 at Virginia at age 93.^6,7,5 She PRILLAMAN, Hazel King, 93, of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 7, 2000. She was the widow of Louis Clinton Prillaman and was preceded in death by her son, Cline O'Neal Prillaman. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Louis C. and Nedra M. Prillaman of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Michael Prillaman and Debbie Bastian of Roanoke, Cyndie Paynter and husband, William, Vickie Jones, all of Chesapeake, Va; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Nana K. Jannay of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park Saturday, December 9, 2000, 11 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Gardner officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Building Fund at Bible Baptist Church, 2929 Garden City Blvd., Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family will receive friends Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on December 9, 2000.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6278.⁵ Nana Lois "Nanner" King was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on October 4, 1908 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of circa 1929,her married name was Jannay.⁷ She married Lonza Winfred Jannay circa 1929.^6,7 Nana Lois "Nanner" King died on October 1, 2004 at Virginia at age 95.^5,6 She Nana King Jannay, 95, of Roanoke, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 1, 2004. She was born on December 4, 1908 in Floyd, Va., was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church and was the widow of Lonza W. Jannay. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Prilliman. Nana is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Carl D. and Loretta W. Jannay; her daughter, Pamela H. Jannay; five grandchildren, James W. Jones and his wife Sally, Sarah J. Layman and her husband Phillip, Elaine R. Ratcliffe and her husband Aaron, Dean L. Jannay and his wife Penny, Tanya J. Webster and her husband Steve; four great-grandchildren, Zachary L. Jannay, Tyler L. Jannay, Sara Marie Jones, Drake E. Layman; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, October 4, 2004 at Oakey's North Chapel with Minister John Graybill officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution please consider the Gideons International, Roanoke Valley Camp, P.O. Box 5142, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
on October 3, 2004.⁶

     Lydia Gay Wickham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4270.² She was born on February 15, 1897 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 As of March 9, 1913,her married name was Bartlett. She married George William Grover Bartlett, son of Charles Henry Bartlett and Martha Ann Lilly McGhee, on March 9, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 Lydia Gay Wickham died on December 21, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 96.^4,1,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 227-76-7352.⁵ Ada Isabell Wickham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 13, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ As of circa 1924,her married name was Lancaster.⁶ She married Jasper Edwin Lancaster circa 1924.^6,7 Ada Isabell Wickham died on October 12, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^5,7 She LANCASTER, Ada Wickham, 93, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, October 12, 1993. She is survived by a sister, Gaye Bartlett, Richmond; daughter and son-in-law, Gerry and Ted Pelton, Los Angeles, Calif; son and daughter-in-law, John and Gloridene Custer Lancaster, Bent Mountain; son and daughter-in-law, Lew and Lois Lancaster, Stinson Beach, Calif., son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Doris Koogler Lancaster, Bent Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and John Coles, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Frank Carroll, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held in Sherwood Memorial Park, 3 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Doyal Spence of First Baptist Church in Roanoke officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Oakey's South Chapel. on October 14, 1993.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-2205.⁶ Viola P. "Vadie" Wickham was born on August 1, 1903 at Virginia.⁶ She married Andrew Jackson Spangler on October 13, 1923.⁷ As of October 13, 1923,her married name was Spangler. Viola P. "Vadie" Wickham died in August, 1977.⁶

     Elzora Arizona Wickham was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on January 16, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of circa 1923,her married name was Powell.⁵ She married George Dewey Powell circa 1923.^2,5 Elzora Arizona Wickham died on April 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.²

     Abbie Gay Sumner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 25, 1895 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on February 14, 1922 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26.²

     Cora Frances Sumner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She was born on March 11, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,4 She died on December 29, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,4 She Miss Cora Frances Sumner, 65, of 1005 Tazewell Ave., SE, died Sunday at her home. Surviving are one sister, Miss Laura Sumner, Roanoke; a brother, Marion C. Sumner, Roanoke. Funeral will be held at Head of the River Primitive Baptist Church, Floyd County witn burial in church cemetery. on December 30, 1963.⁵

     Posey Cornelius Sumner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on May 17, 1900 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 He married Marjorie Elizabeth Penney on February 2, 1929 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.^3,4 Posey Cornelius Sumner died on November 3, 1956 at age 56.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6978.⁶ Laura Bell/Belle Sumner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 24, 1902 at Virginia.^6,7,2 She died on January 26, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^7,2

     Jesse C. "Jessie" Sumner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born circa 1905 at Virginia.^4,3 He died on March 30, 1931 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.² He The body of Jesse C. Sumner, who died Monday in Chicago, has been brought to Roanoke and taken to the home of his brother, M. C. Sumner, 1513 Church avenue, S.E. Funeral services will be conducted at the Head of the River church at Floyd. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, David Sumner, of Copper Hill; two brothers and two sisters: M. C. Sumner, Roanoke; Posie C. Sumner, Miami, Fla; Miss Laura Sumner, Roanoke; and Miss Cora Sumner, of Floyd. on April 4, 1931.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-1853.¹⁰ Marion Cassell Sumner was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^11,5,12 He was born on May 1, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,5,6,7 He married Edna Laura Beckleheimer on June 11, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,12,9 Marion Cassell Sumner died on November 4, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^10,11,5,12 He Marion C. Sumner, age 73, of Route 7, Roanoke, died Tuesday night in a Salem Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Beckleheimer Sumner; two sons, Erwin C. Sumner and Carlton C. Sumner Sr., of Roanoke and four grandchildren; one sister, Miss Laura B. Sumner, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Basham Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. on November 6, 1980.¹²

     William Haden Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on February 6, 1873 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 He married Audrey Luvinia Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills, on September 23, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Haden Gearheart and Audrey Luvinia Mills were divorced before January 20, 1920.^3,7 William Haden Gearheart died on August 13, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^5,2,6