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     Astor Carl Hollins Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ His Social Security Number was 225-05-5675.¹² He was born on June 21, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,12,11,3 He married Evelyn Marie Noell on December 30, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,5,8,14,11 Astor Carl Hollins Sr. died on July 14, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^12,11,4 He GOODVIEW - Astor Carl Hollins, Sr. 89, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008. He was born June 21, 1919 the son of the late Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye Keaton Hollins. His wife of 65 years, Evelyn Marie Noell Hollins, preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Faye E. Brown and grandson, David G. Gish. He was a Charter Member of Chamblissburg Baptist Church. He retired from Singer Furniture Company and Halmode Apparel. Surviving are two daughters, Marie Wagnitz and husband Gerald of Hardy, Dianne Scruggs and husband, John Wesley of Goodview; two sons, Reverend A.C. Hollins, Jr. and wife, Sue, of Roanoke, Robert Hollins and wife Susan of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; son-in-law, Mike Brown and wife, Jo, of Tennessee; two sisters, Malicia Shaver and husband, Clifford, of Copper Hill, Elta Wilson and husband, Wayne, of Copper Hill; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Hollins of Greensboro, North Carolina, Ruby Hollins of Raleigh, North Carolina. Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Chamblissburg Baptist Church. Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery. Donations may be made to Bibles International, 609 36th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. Arrangements were handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on July 24, 2008.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9184.⁴ Evelyn Marie Noell was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 12, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Astor Carl Hollins Sr., son of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on December 30, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,1,2 As of December 30, 1938,her married name was Hollins. Evelyn Marie Noell died on March 27, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,4,8 She Evelyn Marie Noell Hollins, 83, of Goodview, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2004. She was born November 12, 1920, the daughter of the late Lemuel Palestine Noell and Ruby Anne Overacre Noell. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Faye E. Brown and a grandson, David G. Gish. She was a Charter Member of Chamblissburg Baptist Church. Surviving are husband of 65 years, Astor C. Hollins, Sr; two daughters, Marie Crouch and husband, Charles, of Hardy, and Dianne Scruggs and husband, John Wesley, of Goodview; two sons, A.C. Hollins, Jr. and wife, Sue, of Roanoke, and Robert Hollins and wife, Susan, of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Mike Brown and wife, Jo, of Tennessee; sisters, Geraldine Patsel of Vinton, and Jean St. Clair of Griffin, Ga; brother, Reginald Noell of Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004 , at Chamblissburg Baptist Church with the Rev. A.C. Hollins, Jr., Chaplin Captain Todd Hollins , the Rev. Stephen Scruggs and the Rev. William Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on March 29, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-22-1038.⁹ Orel Brooks Hollins was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on September 25, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9 He married Ruby Lee Manning, daughter of Jasper A. Jackson Manning and Effie Ann Aldridge, on July 28, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,4,10,7,11,12} Orel Brooks Hollins died on May 11, 2007 at North Carolina at age 84.^7,9 He Orel B. Hollins, 84, of Hillsborough, N.C., formerly of Bedford County and Floyd County, died May 11, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, O.L. and Maye Hollins; two brothers, Oakley R. Hollins and Ewert Hollins; two sisters, Ruby Henry, and Ardis Hollins. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Manning Hollins; a daughter, Marcia Babb (Robert) of Apex N.C; three grandchildren, Keaton Babb, Jackson Babb and Lelah Babb, all of Apex, N.C. He is also survived by one brother, Astor C. Hollins of Goodview; two sisters, Malicia Shaver, (Clifford), Elta Wilson (Wayne); a sister-in-law, Helen Sue Smith (R.B.), all of Copper Hill; many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. in Hillsborough, N.C. Graveside services and burial will be at 4:30 p.m., May 15, 2007 in Copper Hill, Va., in Restvale Cemetery. Copper Hill Church of the Brethren will be serving dinner to family and friends at 5:30 p.m. on May 15, 2007.⁷

     Ruby Lee Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-28-4689.⁹ She was born on December 5, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 She married Orel Brooks Hollins, son of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on July 28, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,10,4,5,11,7,8} As of July 28, 1945,her married name was Hollins. Ruby Lee Manning died on March 7, 2009 at Fuquay-Varina, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^7,9 She Mrs. Ruby Manning Hollins, 85, of Hillsborough, N.C., passed away peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Windsor Point, Fuquay Varina. Ruby was an native of Floyd County , Va., daughter of the late Jasper J. and Effie Aldridge Manning, and wife of the late Orel B. Hollins. Ruby loved gardening, flower arranging, nature, walking, and crafts. She was a devoted wife and mother. Ruby and her late husband, Orel Hollins resided in Hillsborough for many years. While in Hillsborough she was an active member of First Baptist Church, Exchange Club, Hillsborough Garden Club, and Order of the Eastern Star. She volunteered at Mission in Action and Historic Burwell School. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Robert Babb; her sister and brother-in-law, Helen Sue and R. B. Smith; and three grandchildren, Keaton, Jackson, and Leila Babb; and two nieces, LuAnn Zimmerman and Serena Wimmer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Hillsborough. Burial will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Head of River Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Online condolences www.Walkersfune ralservice.com. on March 8, 2009.⁷

     Robert Hughes Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^8,9 He was born on December 26, 1922 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^2,7,3 He married Mary Alice Garvin on December 25, 1941 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.^10,11,12 Robert Hughes Simpson died on May 2, 1969 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 46.^2,1

     Mabel Clara Deeds was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,4 She was born in 1891 at Bath Co., Virginia.² As of October 21, 1908,her married name was Simpson.² She married Ralph Calvin Simpson, son of Robert Henry Simpson and Panola Mae Hancock, on October 21, 1908 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,2 Mabel Clara Deeds died in 1974 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,5

     Russell Wilson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky. He was born in 1897 at Independence, Kenton Co., Kentucky.¹ He married Nell "Nellie" Simpson, daughter of Robert Henry Simpson and Panola Mae Hancock, on June 19, 1920.^2,3

     Bessie Ann Wilson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,4 Her married name was Roberson.⁴ She married Dare Demere Roberson.⁴ Bessie Ann Wilson was born on January 8, 1926 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^2,3,4,6 She died on December 5, 2014 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 88.^3,4,6 She Bessie Ann Wilson Roberson, 88, of Ashland, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, in Huntsville, Ala. She was born Jan. 8, 1926, in Ashland, the daughter of the late Russell Wilson and the late Nellie Simpson Wilson Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dare Demere Roberson. She was a graduate of Ashland High School, worked at Sears Roebuck and was a member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church for approximately 55 years. She is survived by a son, Dare Randall Roberson and his wife, Glo Stidham Roberson, of Huntsville; a daughter, Beth Ann Barber and her husband, Jerry Barber, of Lake Worth, Fla; four granddaughters, Brooks Roberson Sasso and husband Allen and Megan Roberson Berstell and husband Jayme, all of Huntsville, Katy Barber and Chelsey Barber, both of Lake Worth; two great-granddaughters, Nellie Grace Sasso and Audrey Noelle Sasso, both of Huntsville; and a sister, Nancy Kay Wheeler Leach of Louisville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Mike Rice. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Allen Sasso, Jayme Berstell, Chris Grigsby, Simo Kukurik, Norman Rist and the Honorable Judge George W. Davis III. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Bessie's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. on December 10, 2014.⁴

     Roy Gilbert Gullett Sr. was buried at Coalton Cemetery, Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² He was born on December 25, 1901 at Coalton, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² He married Katherine "Katie" Simpson, daughter of Robert Henry Simpson and Panola Mae Hancock, on December 23, 1925 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,2 Roy Gilbert Gullett Sr. died on January 5, 1936 at Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 34.²

     Osha Boggs Sr. married Katherine "Katie" Simpson, daughter of Robert Henry Simpson and Panola Mae Hancock.¹ Osha Boggs Sr. was born in 1910.¹ He died on October 13, 1974 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.¹

     His Social Security Number was 406-38-2075.⁶ Carl Manuel Gullett was buried at Dixon Cemetery, Westwood, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ He was born on January 23, 1933 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,6,5,3 He married Henrietta Pennington on March 21, 1955.¹ Carl Manuel Gullett died on June 18, 1998 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 65.^1,6,7,3

     Rosa L. "Rosalie" Hall was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-94-6077.⁶ She was born on July 6, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 As of January 11, 1925,her married name was Jones.³ She married Charles Spurgeon "Charley" Jones on January 11, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Rosa L. "Rosalie" Hall died on May 21, 1983 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^6,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9309.⁶ Lecta Jane Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on June 10, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 She married Willie Lee Hall on August 9, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lecta Jane Hall died on November 7, 1980 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-0271.¹¹ Elmer Garst Hall was buried at Sessler Cemetery (also known as Echols Cemetery), Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on September 30, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,3,4 He married Dorothia Ellen "Dorthea" Garlick on January 10, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8 Elmer Garst Hall died on January 16, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,2,4 He Ironto - Elmer Garst Hall, age 84, died Monday January 16, 1989. He is survived by his wife, Doretha E. Hall, Ironto; one son, Eldred Garst Hall, Ironto; one sister Mrs. Wedame Jacobs, Phoenix, Ariz; one brother, Harley Hall, Roanoke; two grandchildren; one great grand child. Interment in Echols Cemetery. on January 18, 1989.²

     Her Social Security Number was 311-48-2676.⁷ Wedamae "Weda Mae" Hall was buried at South Milford Cemetery, South Milford, Lagrange Co., Indiana.² She was born on March 26, 1910 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 As of April 6, 1926,her married name was Dean.⁵ She married Richard Walter Dean on April 6, 1926 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ As of August 31, 1929,her married name was Jacobs.⁸ Wedamae "Weda Mae" Hall married Lloyd Frank Jacobs on August 31, 1929 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^8,3 Wedamae "Weda Mae" Hall died on May 26, 1990 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 80.^7,9 She Weda Mae Jacobs, 80, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died May 26, 1990. She was born in Virginia. Survivors include two sons, Henry and James; 11 grandchildren: and five great-grandchildren. on May 31, 1990.⁹

     Joseph Ezza Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6,2,3 He was born on May 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6,1,2 He died on December 9, 1975 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 70.^7,6,2,3 He Joseph Ezza Carr, age 70, of 112 Campbell Ave., S.E., passed away Tuesday in a local nursing home. He is survived by one brother, Roy Carr, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held from Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on December 10, 1975.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-8795.⁶ Elonzia Luther Craighead Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on June 8, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,6 He married Mittie Shuff Jones circa 1920.^9,1,2 Elonzia Luther Craighead Sr. died on June 23, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.² He ROANOKE -- Elonza Luther Craighead, Sr., age 82, passed away Sunday morning, June 23, 1974, in a local hospital. He was a native of Copper Hill. He owned and operated Virginia Grocery on 220 South, which opened in 1919, at that time it was the only retail grocery store before reaching Roanoke City limits. He was president and owner of Craighead Water Company until 1969, the company furnishing water to residents in the Starkey and Pinckard Court area. Prior to his residence on 220, he was wagon master at Roanoke Wagon Yard in 1911 and for five years a Roanoke City fireman. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mittie Jones Craighead; one son, Elonza L. Craighead Jr. of Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy V. Nye of Roanoke; five brothers, George A. Craighead of Roanoke, Roscoe B. Craighead of Copper Hill, E. E. Craighead, Roanoke, Leonard Craighead of Copper Hill, Carl Craighead of Glade Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Harmon and Mrs. Fannie Wilson, both of Copper Hill; also three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 1974, from the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, the Rev. Russell Hall and Mr. Paul H. Smith officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 27, 1974.²

     Clara Craighead was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-64-1290.⁸ She was born on November 16, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 She married Joshua Dennis Harman on September 2, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of September 2, 1939,her married name was Harman. Clara Craighead died on January 15, 1983 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 88.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-7274.⁸ George Alfred Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ He was born on February 19, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4 He married Lenora Blanche "Danny" Gallimore on June 19, 1924 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 George Alfred Craighead died on August 9, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^8,5

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-4665.⁶ Roscoe B. Craighead was born on August 3, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He Records filed at the Floyd Co. Virginia courthouse show that on Jan 17, 1944 Roscoe Craighead was found guilty of murder in the second degree, and sentenced to 10 years in prison. The sentence was then suspended and he was placed under the probation officer of Floyd Co. for 10 years. These records did not give any details as to what happened. Roscoe and one or more people were said to have gotten into a ruckus over Roscoe not selling more liquor to people who were already drunk resulting in the shooting according to the memory of people I have talked with. There may also have been teasing and threats made to Roscoe prior to the shooting. Court records states that the victim was Wilford Melvin Rierson. He was shot in the neck October 12, 1943 and died November 15, 1943. on January 17, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He died on January 12, 1980 at age 77.⁸

     Eliga Elbry "Shorty" "Ellry" Craighead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 26, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Annie Thelma Johnson on November 2, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Eliga Elbry "Shorty" "Ellry" Craighead died on May 15, 1976 at age 72.^2,3