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     Ileda Arlene Williams was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 14, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 She married Luther Ramon Blackwell, son of James Arthur Blackwell and Nancy Maude Spangler, on December 19, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 As of December 19, 1936,her married name was Blackwell. Ileda Arlene Williams died on March 26, 2016 at Virginia at age 102.³ She Ileda Arlene Williams Blackwell (Granny to most who knew her), 102, of Check, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ramon Blackwell; her daughter, Mildred Blackwell, and her parents, Charles and Olive Williams. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Henry Williams, Kate Whitlock, Dave Williams, Abe Williams, Ike Williams, Alverta Martin, Elzada Boothe, and Eula Martin.Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, John L. and Betty R. Blackwell of Check; her daughter, Linda B. Barlow of Check and Donald McBlane (Mac) Whitlock of Floyd; grandchildren, Sandra B. Settles and Nate Settles of Salem, Carol Blackwell of Check, Kathy Barlow and Michael Aftandilian of Roanoke and Dianna Blackwell-Hale and Paul Hale of Check. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Alexandra C. Turpin and Austin Turpin, Rachel Custer and Cameron Elkins, Nicholas Conner, Christoper Conner, Jared Custer, Trey Hale, Emma Hale and Caroline Hale; great-great grandchildren, Madison Worrell and Harper Worrell. She is also survived by a multitude of dearly loved nieces and nephews. Granny was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. She was a retired farmer and an avid gardener until just a few years ago. She loved the Lord and enjoyed reading her Bible, singing hymns and watching preaching on TV. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with Bro. Hebron Quesenberry and Bro. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made in Granny's honor to Red Oak Grove Cemetery or Floyd County Station 3 Fire Department, as Granny was very proud of Jared's service there. on March 29, 2016.³

     Mildred Thelma Blackwell was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on October 10, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She died on October 20, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 3.^1,2,3

     Fred Harvey Barlow was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 229-50-7917.⁶ He was born on June 15, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 He married Linda Arlene Blackwell, daughter of Luther Ramon Blackwell and Ileda Arlene Williams, on June 10, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Fred Harvey Barlow died on February 12, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^1,5,6 He BARLOW, Fred Harvey, 61, of Floyd, passed away Monday in a Salem Hospital. He was preceded in death by two sisters; Bonnie Bowles, and Elizabeth Gearhart; and one brother, Grover Barlow. He is survived by his wife, Linda B. Barlow, Floyd; two daughters, Sandra Conner, Salem, Kathy Barlow, Salem; two grandsons, Nicholas Conner, Christopher Conner, both of Salem; two brothers, Earnest "Pat" Barlow, Check, Frank Barlow, Bassett Forks. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 14, 2001.⁵

     Richard Garfield Radford was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-22-3749.⁸ He was born on November 10, 1910 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6,8 He married Annie Velma Blackwell, daughter of James Arthur Blackwell and Nancy Maude Spangler, on April 11, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 Richard Garfield Radford died on August 20, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 102.^4,8,7 He Richard Garfield Radford, 102, of Floyd, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, went peacefully Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born November 10, 1910, when William Howard Taft was our 27th President, and the year E.B. Mabry began operating his gristmill near the Meadows of Dan. He was the son of the late Pete and Lula Radford, who lived to be 105 years old. He lived his entire life in Floyd County, within a five mile radius of where he was born. He is preceded in death by Velma Blackwell Radford, his beloved wife of 70 years; his son, Shirley; his brother, McRae; and his granddaughter-in-law, Deb Wood.Those who remain to cherish his memory are his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Annie Ruth and Melvin Wood, who faithfully cared for Garfield in his declining years; his sister, Ora Radford Huff; grandsons, Garland Wood, David (Joli) Wood, and Glen Radford (Michelle); granddaughter, Sharon Radford Clark (Allen); great-granddaughters, Stacy Wood Wilgus (Nathan), and Addison Clark; great-grandson, Jack Clark; great-great-grandson, Drake Wilgus; daughter-in-law, Lois Radford Reynolds (Wayne); niece, Joyce Huff Reed; nephew, Dorsey Huff; and his best friend, Bud Lorleburg. He was a member of Silver Leaf Church of the Brethren, where he served as deacon, and Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, where he proudly claimed perfect attendance for many years.In his early years he helped build Hwy 221 with his father Pete and grandfather Marion, who was a country road superintendent. In his life he farmed, trapped, worked for Johnson Carper and Singer Furniture Company and Floyd Mutual Fire Insurance Company as an adjuster. He also loved fishing and hunting and was an excellent marksman.He was known as a loyal, appreciative friend and a perfect gentleman to all who crossed his path. Those who knew him well understood his love of Snapper lawn mowers and catfish, especially if they happened to live in his prized fish pond.Garfield's life is not over; it was just begun. Garfield would agree with Paul when he said, "For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:6-8 The family would like to express a special thanks to Curtis and Brenda Huff, who faithfully took Garfield to church for years and to the staff members at Skyline Nursing and Rehabilitation for their compassionate and loving care over these last eight months. A service to worship God and to celebrate Garfield's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Hebron Quesenberry and Pastor Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Garfield's memory should be made to Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Building Fund, 775 Red Oak Grove Road NE, Floyd, VA 24091. on August 22, 2013.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-32-4707.³ Peter Bernard Radford was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 8, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Lula Jane Sweeney, daughter of Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney and Virginia Victoria Richard, on February 19, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Peter Bernard Radford died on June 18, 1983 at age 93.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-64-3767.³ Lula Jane Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on August 5, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Peter Bernard Radford, son of Marion Francis Radford and Nina Elizabeth Thompson, on February 19, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 19, 1910,her married name was Radford. Lula Jane Sweeney died on December 19, 1995 at Virginia at age 105.² She RADFORD, Lula Jane Sweeney, 105, of Floyd, departed this life Tuesday, December 19, 1995, at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Peter B. Radford; daughter, Marie Radford; grandson, Shirley Radford; granddaughter, Barbara Taylor; great-grandson, Carl Lee Taylor, and infant great-great-grandson. ""Mama"" was baptized into the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in April of 1915, and remained faithful until death. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ora R. and Ewell V. Huff, Floyd; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garfield and Velma Radford, Floyd, MacRae and Lois Radford, Collinsville; two half sisters, Daisy Sweeney, Floyd, Weeda Layman, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Annie Ruth Wood, Dorsey V. Huff, Joyce H. Reed, Shawn R. Quesenberry; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 1995, at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and the Rev. Lawrence J. Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. on December 20, 1995.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-52-0423.⁷ Shirley Raye Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on February 26, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4 He married Lois Gail Boothe on September 29, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Shirley Raye Radford died on February 25, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.^2,3