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     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

     Fletcher Lee DeWeese was buried at Pocahontas Cemetery, Rt. 102, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 3, 1888 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3 He married Bertha "Vidie" Hufford on June 20, 1917 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8 Fletcher Lee DeWeese died on June 9, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 36; Burned to death in a fire that claimed the lives of four other Deweese family members.^6,2 He 8 DEAD IN MERCER FROM CLOUDBURST. Home Buried Under Slate Pile; New Roads in McDowell Badly Damaged. WELCH, June l0. - State highway construction received a set-back here yesterday when several miles of newly graded road were washed out by a cloudburst on the North fork of the Elkhorn river. Roads east and west of Welch were blocked. In some places being under five or six feet of water. A coal tipple at Rolfe and a number of small houses along the river bank at Keystone, Northfork and Superior were washed away, and basements of about 20 stores were flooded. Damage in the Elkhorn valley was estimated to reach at least $100,000. Much damage was done in Mercer county where eight lives were lost and bridges and sections of rail lines washed away. The fatalities occurred on Crane creek near the tipple of the American Coal company. A huge pile of slate, undermined by the water, crushed onto a house at the foot of the pile, burying seven people. The eighth victim was a member of a rescue party. The dead: Mrs. Shellmon C. Vest and 5-year-old son; Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Dewese, Mrs. Toney Dewese and two daughters, 2 and 5 years of age, and Amelio Premoveno, the last named being a member of a rescue party. It may be several days, it was said, before the bodies can be recovered from under the slate. on June 10, 1924.⁹

     Melvin Lee King married JoAnn Simmons.^2,7,3 Melvin Lee King was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Diane Unknown.^5,4 Melvin Lee King was born on March 7, 1942.^1,2,3 He died on March 23, 2010 at Virginia at age 68.⁴ He Melvin Lee King, 68, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was a veteran of Vietnam and served his country in the United States Navy. Melvin retired from Verizon after 34 years of service and he served as Secretary/Treasurer for 25 years with CWA Local #82162. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvil and Indie Whiteneck King; and his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Martin. He is survived by his wife, Diana L. King; daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Tom Petty; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Missy King; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Dawn and David Wimmer; three grandchildren, Taylor Petty, Hunter Petty, Lucas King; two stepgrandchildren, Ethan Wimmer and Zack Wimmer; niece and nephew, Carol Rector and Robert "Bubba" Martin; and great-nephew, Daniel Edwards. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry, Pastor Cecil Brown and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, with Military Graveside Rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers would be appreciated or donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, Calif. 90245, www.pancan.org. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and staff and to Alta Pickford of Carilion Hospice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com on March 25, 2010.⁴

     Herman Pierce Bell was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on December 17, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He died on July 26, 1929 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 17.^2,4,5 He Funeral services for Herman P. Bell, 18, who died Friday morning at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. M. J. Bell, of Copper Hill, Virginia, were held Saturday afternoon at the Salem church, Copper Hill. He had been a patient at Catawba Sanatorium, returning home two months before his death. He is survived by two brothers, Ray and Curtis Bell. on July 30, 1929.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-46-5298.⁶ Carl Lawrence Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 29, 1910 at Virginia.^6,1,5,4 He married Mary Ingram, daughter of Eslie Turner Ingram and Della Brammer, on July 30, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,7 Carl Lawrence Vest died on December 1, 1998 at Virginia at age 87.^6,2 He VEST, Carl Lawrence, 87, of Copper Hill departed this life on December 1, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Vest of Copper Hill; daughter, Nancy Poff, of Copper Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Sheldon and Barbara Vest of Copper Hill; two grandsons and wives, Michael and Carol Poff of Sterling, Kevin and Christy Vest of Roanoke; great-granddaughter, Kacie Vest. on December 3, 1998.²

     Mary Ingram was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on November 1, 1916 at Virginia.^1,2,4 She married Carl Lawrence Vest, son of James S. Vest and Rettie Rachel Lawrence, on July 30, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,6 As of July 30, 1934,her married name was Vest. Mary Ingram died on June 18, 2007 at Virginia at age 90.⁶ She Mary I. Vest, 90, of Copper Hill, departed this life on Monday, June 18, 2007. Mrs. Vest was preceded in death by her husband, Carl L. Vest. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Poff of Copper Hill, Va; one son and daughter-in-law, Sheldon and Barbara Vest of Copper Hill, Va; two grandsons and wives, Michael and Carol Poff of Sterling, Va. and Kevin and Christy Vest of Copper Hill, Va; one great-granddaughter, Kacie Vest of Roanoke, Va; two great-grandsons, Dylan Vest and Nicholas Vest of Copper Hill, Va; one sister, Myra Peters of Floyd, Va; and one sister-in-law, Doris Ingram of Floyd, Va. A private graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 with the Reverend Elbert Lee Naff and the Reverend Pete Bain officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening at the home of Sheldon and Barbara Vest. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Stonewall Cemetery in care of Mrs. Dorothy Janney, 719 River Ridge Road, S.E., Copper Hill, VA 24079. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on June 19, 2007.⁶

     William Thomas "Bill" Austin was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on April 24, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He married Lucy Olivia Byrd, daughter of William Bird Jr. and Asenath Sink, on July 20, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 William Thomas "Bill" Austin died on October 31, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,4