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     Hanston Cassel "Toy" DeWese was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 6, 1896 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWII Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jun 9, 1896.^1,2,6,3 He married Dora Bell Hufford on February 13, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,1,8 Hanston Cassel "Toy" DeWese married Hazel Blanche Stowers circa 1923.^1,9 Hanston Cassel "Toy" DeWese died on December 23, 1960 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,3

     Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese was buried at Pocahontas Cemetery, Rt. 102, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia; Although not in the cemetery listing, all six of the other members killed in the tragic accident were buried here. Her marker is probably no longer visible.⁶ She was born on August 22, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birt date of Mar 2, 1899.^2,3,7 She married Shelman C. Vest, son of John Vest and Eliza E. Angle, on April 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of April 12, 1916,her married name was Vest. Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese died on June 9, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 24; Died as a result of a house fire in which many other DeWeese and Vest family members perished.^7,8 She WELCH, June 10 - State highway construction received it 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, crashed 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, 1924.⁸

     Susan Virginia "Sue" Akers was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 11, 1857 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Robert Willie "Rob" Smith on November 20, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of November 20, 1879,her married name was Smith. Susan Virginia "Sue" Akers died on June 17, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,2

     Robert Willie "Rob" Smith was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 30, 1858 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Susan Virginia "Sue" Akers, daughter of William Henry Akers and Elizabeth Ann Akers, on November 20, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Robert Willie "Rob" Smith died on July 10, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85; Paul Craghead's listing has a death date of Jul 10, 1942.^1,2

     Dillard Sparrel Dobbins was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 15, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lucy Ella Mitchell on October 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Dillard Sparrel Dobbins died on August 18, 1957 at age 79.²

     Lucy Ella Mitchell was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Dillard Sparrel Dobbins, son of Ballard C. Dobbins and Sarah Malinda Jones, on October 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 5, 1898,her married name was Dobbins. Lucy Ella Mitchell died on October 17, 1977 at Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 97.^2,3 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Lucy Ellen Dobbins, 97, a native of Floyd and the widow of Dillard Dobbins died Monday morning, October 17, in Kissimmee, Fla. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hayward Johnson, of Kissimmee; two sons, James and Frank Dobbins, both of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Sumpter, Perryville, Md; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be October 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Archie Naff and the Rev. R. L. Painter officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. on October 20, 1977.³

     Leonard Hall Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 His Social Security Number was 226-32-2808.⁸ He was born on May 16, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1 He married Inez Nolen, daughter of Callahill H. Nolen and Louise Graham, on January 18, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Leonard Hall Strickler died on September 27, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^7,2

     Rosa Altice/Richardson Rosa Altice could be the same Rosa Richardson who married Elijah Altice in 1898. She was born circa 1874 at Virginia.² She married James Monroe Radford, son of Joshua R. Radford and Sarah Agee, in 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of 1902,her married name was Radford.¹

     Laura Alice Terry was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 25, 1866 at Virginia.¹ She died on September 19, 1923 at Virginia at age 57.¹

     Terry Samuel West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 28, 1890 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ima Claire Saunders circa 1916.^7,8 Terry Samuel West died on April 11, 1937 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 47.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-1169.⁸ John Grover West was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Virginia PVT U.S. Army World War I."^9,2 He was born on October 11, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,1 He married Mary Katherine "Kate" Cannaday, daughter of Tazewell Howard Cannaday and Julia Ann Foster, on March 15, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,10 John Grover West died on September 1, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.² He FLOYD -- John Grover West, age 80, died Sunday, September 1, 1973, in a Salem hospital. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. O. O. Atto of Floyd, Miss Alice West of Floyd; three nephews, John William West of Floyd; Richard S. West of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Franklin D. West of Salem; two nieces, Mrs. W. P. Jackson of Roanoke, Mrs. James Turner of Salem. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 4, 1973, at 10 a.m. the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Winegar and Dr. H. G. See officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. on September 6, 1973.²

     Mary L. West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on June 18, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She died on December 1, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,2

     Alice Permelia West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-42-5481.⁹ She was born on September 11, 1902 at Virginia.^9,2 She died on December 2, 1991 at Radford, Virginia, at age 89.^9,1,2 She Alice Permelia West, 89, died Monday, December 2, in a Radford hospital. She taught school for over forty years in Virginia, retiring from the Fairfax County Schools in 1967. Upon retirement, she received many tributes from former students and parents for her dedicated work. She has been involved in various activities including the Garden Club, the Historical Society, the Virginia Retired Teachers Association as well as the Floyd United Methodist Women. She received numerous awards for her flower arrangements, was an avid gardener and had raised thousands of boxwoods. She is survived by one sister, Erma Atto of Floyd; two nieces, Eura Banner of Roanoke; and Mary Alice Turner, Salem; three nephews, John W. West, Roanoke; Richard S. West, Chattanooga, Tenn; and Frank D. West, Salem; also several great-nieces and great-nephews. The funeral will be Thursday 1:00 p.m. at the Floyd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leonard Arnold officiating. Interment will be in the West Family Cemetery on the family farm, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home. on December 4, 1991.¹

     Willie Ila West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,3 She and Frank Robertson Sowers were divorced.⁹ Willie Ila West was born on August 24, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 She married Frank Robertson Sowers, son of Joseph Albert Sowers and Lucy Etta "Bea" Scott, on November 29, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 29, 1934,her married name was Sowers. Willie Ila West died on June 9, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^8,4,3 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Willie West Sowers, age 64, died Saturday, June 9, 1973, in a Roanoke hospital. She was a former Floyd County school teacher. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Eura Terry West. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. O. O. Atto, and Miss Alice West, both of Floyd; one brother, John G. West, Floyd. Funeral services were held Monday, June 11, 1973, at 11:00 a.m. at the Floyd United Methodist Church, the Rev. Grady C. Winegar officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery. on June 14, 1973.⁴

     Robert Edward Sink married Mary Ellen "Honey" Wimmer, daughter of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese.¹ Robert Edward Sink was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 17, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 21, 1948 at age 29; Robert committed suicide.^1,2

     Norma Jean Sink was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Her married name was Sutphin.² She married Christy Elijah Sutphin Jr., son of Christy Elijah Sutphin Sr. and Sallie Pugh.^2,7 Norma Jean Sink was born on July 24, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 As of September 25, 1959,her married name was Tinsley.⁶ She married Paskel Wade Tinsley Jr. on September 25, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Norma Jean Sink and Paskel Wade Tinsley Jr. were divorced on October 1, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Norma Jean Sink died on June 17, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^9,7 She Norma Jean Sutphin, age 53, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 1992. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church. She will be sadly missed by her husband, children, family and many friends. Surviving is her husband, Chris E. Sutphin, Jr; a daughter, Sonja Sutphin; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Eric and Lori Sutphin of Vinton; a stepdaughter, Sherry St. Clair of Roanoke; her mother, Mary E. Hundley of Roanoke; two sisters and brother-in-law, Bonnie and John Dunn of Check; Iris S. Willis of Christiansburg; three stepgrandchildren, Chad Sutphin, Crystal and Chance St. Clair. Services will be from Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Pastor Don Eshelman and the Rev. Frank Wimmer will officiate. The remains will be moved to the church 1 hour prior to service. Interment will be in Blue Memorial Gardens. on June 19, 1992.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 550-10-7293.⁴ Morgan Greer Keaton married Joan Wilburn.⁵ Morgan Greer Keaton was born on April 1, 1918 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^4,1,2 He and Joan Wilburn were divorced in July, 1967 at Alameda, Alameda Co., California.⁵ Morgan Greer Keaton married Geraldin F. Kearns on April 4, 1970 at Monterey Co., California.⁶ Morgan Greer Keaton and Geraldin F. Kearns were divorced in May, 1972 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.⁵ Morgan Greer Keaton died on March 5, 2001 at California at age 82.⁴

     Her married name was Perdue.³ Her married name was Shook.³ Helen Lorraine Keaton married Roy Shook.³ Helen Lorraine Keaton married Arthur Perdue.³ Helen Lorraine Keaton was born on November 24, 1921 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.^1,2,5,3 She and Roy Shook were divorced on October 23, 1980 at Ventura Co., California.⁶ Helen Lorraine Keaton died on May 6, 2006 at Ojai, Ventura Co., California, at age 84.^5,3 She Helen Lorraine Shook, 84, of Ojai, died at her home on Saturday, May 6, 2006, after a battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 24, 1921 in Sacramento, Calif., a Daughter of the American Revolution, and an 11th-generation descendant of the Mayflower passenger, John Howland. She was the first daughter of Morgan Keaton, of Virginia, who later became California State Assemblyman of the 56th District, and Jessie Helen Brown, of Wisconsin. Mrs. Shook moved to Ojai more than 35 years ago and became a real estate broker and property manager. She is survived by four children, Gary Perdue, Robert Perdue, Ron Perdue, and Debra Fry. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 11, at 5 p.m. at Ojai Valley Wesleyan Church, located at the corner of Topa Topa and Ventura streets, behind Starr Market in downtown Ojai on May 10, 2006.³

     David Gale Gish was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-92-3058.⁵ He married Denise Ward.⁴ David Gale Gish was born on November 22, 1958; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 22, 1959.^2,5 He died on April 16, 2001 at Virginia at age 42.^5,2 He GISH, David Gale, 42, of Hardy, passed away Monday, April 16, 2001 . He was born November 22, 1958, the son of the late George Gale Gish. He worked many years as a dairy farmer and the last few years as a salesman for Boone Tractor in Bedford, Va. He was a member and active deacon of Chamblissburg Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Denise W. Gish of Hardy; two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Gish and Lydia Marie Gish, both of Hardy; mother and stepfather, Marie and Charles Crouch of Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark E. and Donna Gish, Daniel and Tamera Gish, Glen and Wendy Gish, all of Hardy; maternal grandparents, Astor and Evelyn Hollins of Goodview; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Gish of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2001 at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. George Law and Dr. Kenneth Scoggins officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on April 18, 2001.²

     Faye Ellen Hollins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-64-6209.⁹ She was born on February 16, 1940 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,6,7,8,9 As of April 13, 1968,her married name was Brown.⁶ She married Rev. Jessie Michael "Mike" Brown on April 13, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6,8,10 Faye Ellen Hollins died on November 19, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.^3,8 She Faye Hollins Brown, age 34, of 2048 Laura Dr., N.W., passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 1976. She was a medical missionary sponsored by several churches in Floyd County, and had been serving in central Africa. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Jessie (Mike) Brown; two sons, William Brown, Carl Brown, both at home; two brothers, Rev. A. C. Hollins, Jr., White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., Robert Hollins, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Gale (Marie) Gish, Hardy, Mrs. Wesley (Dianne) Scuggs, Roanoke; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Astor C. Hollins, Sr., Goodview. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Hollins, Copper Hill. Interment was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 25, 1976.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3105.¹³ Alvin Esmond Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,14 He was born on July 22, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,2,14,3,4 He married Attaway Virginia Board, daughter of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on January 2, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,15,1,7 Alvin Esmond Conner died on May 29, 2002 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,13,14,16 He CONNER, Alvin Esmond, 85, of Copper Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Attaway Board Conner, of Copper Hill; daughter & son-in-law, Nancy & Jerry Shaver, of Copper Hill; grandchildren, Barry Shaver, of Shawsville, Sherrie Janney, of Floyd; sister & brother-in-law, Aldene & Thomas Nichols, of Roanoke County; four great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. on May 30, 2002.¹