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     His Social Security Number was 223-28-1388.¹² Curtis Alvah Sumpter was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,13 He was born on April 9, 1908 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,1,2 He died on April 9, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^12,3,13,14 He SUMPTER, Curtis A., 92, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2000 in Raleigh Court Health Center after a long battle with Alzheimers. Curtis was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. He was a former Commonwealth Attorney for Floyd County and a former President of the Bank of Floyd. He was a graduate of Roanoke College and University of Virginia Law School. He also served as a Captain in the Army A Force in WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardee and Addie Sumpter; one sister, Vera Dehart; and three brothers, James H. Sumpter, Jr., Melvin H. Sumpter, and William R. Sumpter. He is survived by two brothers, Joseph A. Sumpter of Duluth, Ga., Robert M. Sumpter of Durham, N.C; four sisters, Alice Sumpter of Bluefield, W.Va., Katherine Elder of Buena Vista, Marjorie Drumheller of Lynchburg, Virginia Hawes of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. on April 11, 2000.³

     Vera Evelyn Sumpter was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,5,13,14 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-7919.¹⁵ She was born on March 14, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,1,12,5,13 She married Clarence A. "Jack" DeHart on December 28, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,14 As of December 28, 1933,her married name was DeHart. Vera Evelyn Sumpter died on July 3, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^12,5,13,14 She Vera Sumpter DeHart, age 77, pass away Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Clarence (Jack) DeHart, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and William Sumpter. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Mahlon Harrell, Meadows of Dan; four grandchildren, David, Flynn and Michael Harrell all of Meadows of Dan; Carolyn Pilson, Stuart; four brothers, Curtis A. Sumpter, Floyd; James H. Sumpter, Roanoke; Joseph A. Sumpter, Alpharetta, Ga; Robert M. Sumpter, Durham, N.C; four sisters, Alice Sumpter, Bluefield, WV; Katherine Elder, Newport News; Marjorie Drumheller, Lynchburg; Virginia Hawes, Roanoke. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. on July 5, 1987.¹⁴

     Melvin Harman Sumpter was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,11 He was born on January 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on November 30, 1945 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, at age 33.^1,3,10,11 He Funeral for Staff Sgt. Melvin Sumpter, 34, who died yesterday in Newton D. Baker hospital, Martinsburg, W. Va., will be conducted Sunday and burial will be in Jacksonville cemetery here. Sumpter was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sumpter of Floyd. He arrived at the hospital, November 7, after 34 months overseas. His brothers now in the service are 1st Lieut. Curtis Sumpter, and Sf/c Robert M. Sumpter. Recently discharged are Tech. Sgt. James H. Sumpter, junior, and T5g Joseph A. Sumpter, now at home; a brother, James at home. His sisters are Mrs. Clarence DeHart, Floyd; Mrs. Alice Sumpter, Bluefield; Mrs. George G. Elder, Jr., Richmond and Marjorie and Virginia Sumpter, Lynchburg. on December 1, 1945.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-9439.¹³ James Hardee Sumpter Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 1, 1919 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,4,5,14 He married Bertha Constance "Betty" Young on August 27, 1948 at Radford, Virginia.^15,16,3 James Hardee Sumpter Jr. died on November 8, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^13,2,4 He SUMPTER, James H. Jr., 79, of Roanoke, made the ultimate journey on Monday, November 8, 1999. Jim loved God, family and country. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired auditor with the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Family members include his loving wife of 51 years, Betty; his beloved children, Jim, III and Anne Sumpter, Roanoke, Jane Sumpter, Richmond, and Lois Sumpter of Roanoke; two pride and joy grandsons, James H. Sumpter, IV, Washington, D.C. and Graham Sumpter, Roanoke. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Curtis Sumpter, Floyd, Va., Alice Sumpter, Bluefield, W.Va., Katherine Elder, Buena Vista, Marjorie Drumheller, Lynchburg, Joe Sumpter, Duluth, Ga., Virginia Hawes, Roanoke, and Robert Sumpter, Durham, N.C. on November 11, 1999.¹⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-09-3580.¹¹ Juanita Waleda Annette Dickerson was buried at Milligan's Cove Cemetery, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her married name was Cumberland.² She married Harry Cumberland.¹² Juanita Waleda Annette Dickerson was born on September 1, 1913 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,3,5 As of December 16, 1933,her married name was Webb.¹⁰ She married Harry Burton Webb on December 16, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 Juanita Waleda Annette Dickerson died on March 26, 1995 at Buffalo Mills, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.^11,3 She CUMBERLAND, Juanita W., 81, of Buffalo Mills, Penn., died Sunday, March 26, 1995. She was born September 1, 1913 to the late Claude and Dovie Dickerson of Floyd. She was preceded in death by husband, Harry Webb and a sister, Reva Graham both of Floyd, also son, Isaac and daughter, Dovie both of Buffalo Mills, Penn. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Jack Sheetz; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild all of Buffalo Mills, Penn; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Ralph Harmon, Floyd, Verbena and George Walters Jr., Riner. Burial in the Milligan's Cove Cemetery. on March 28, 1995.³

     Edna Teuta Catherine Dickerson was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11 Her Social Security Number was 227-09-3594.¹² She was born on September 13, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,12,11 She married Melvin Ralph Harman on August 10, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,4 As of August 10, 1940,her married name was Harman. Edna Teuta Catherine Dickerson died on July 23, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^10,12,11,13 She Edna Dickerson Harman, 89, of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harman, two sons-in-law, Gary Bowling and Eugene Huff, and two sisters, Reva Graham and Juanita Cumberland. Surviving are four daughters, Barbara Harman, Christiansburg, Ralphelene Huff, Floyd, Joyce Bowling, Ferrum, Sue Abshire, Floyd; one sister, Verbena Walters; brother-in-law and spouse, Jack and Margaret Harman; sisters-in-law and spouses, Lillie and Bob Keifer, Frances and Richard Leidy, Peggy Brown; twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, five step great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery. on July 24, 2008.¹⁰

     Harvey Dickerson was buried at Morricle & Dickerson Cemetery, in a field near 1105 Penn Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He Harvey Dickerson was a 1st Corp. in Company A of the 54th Infantry, and enlisted on Sep 10, 1861 at Jacksonville, Virginia. He was wounded while in action at Chickamauga on Sep 15, 1863, and taken Prisoner of War at Peach Tree Creek, Georgia. He was sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois, and released on oath. Harvey is described as having a fair complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, 5'6" tall, age 21 and a farm laborer. He was born on February 16, 1839 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Feb 16, 1829 but I believe that is an error.^1,2 He married Octavia Leah Simmons on May 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Harvey Dickerson died on May 15, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.²

     Octavia Leah Simmons was buried at Morricle & Dickerson Cemetery, in a field near 1105 Penn Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 11, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Harvey Dickerson, son of Morrel R. Dickerson and Naomie Morricle, on May 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 7, 1867,her married name was Dickerson. Octavia Leah Simmons died on September 11, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.²

     Samuel Ballard Sweeney was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 His Social Security Number was 231-42-0927.¹⁸ He was born on February 23, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7,8 He married Blanche King, daughter of George Wiley "Dock" King and Cordelia Jane "Dillie" King, on October 27, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,4,6 Samuel Ballard Sweeney married Beulah Maude Turman on October 5, 1953 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; Beulah was a widow, previously married to a Mr. Burgess.^2,6 Samuel Ballard Sweeney died on October 17, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^3,4,6,17 He S. Ballard Sweeney, 68, died Sunday in a Salem nursing home. He was a retired foreman for the state highway department. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Burgess Sweeney; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Miserentino, Mrs. Manning Lawson, Hampton; a son, Ralph Sweeney, Bastrop, La; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Elmer Cox, Vinton, Mrs. L. V. Simpkins, Dublin; his father, P. E. Sweeney, Floyd; four sisters, Mrs. Zellwood Ferguson, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Fairfax, Mrs. Lomadell Lowe, Manassas, Mrs. Lois Poff, Floyd; two brothers, Lynnworth Sweeney, Fairfax, Thomas S. Sweeney, Riner. on October 18, 1971.¹⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-4981.¹⁰ Nancy Zellwood Sweeney was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,11 She was born on May 24, 1905 at Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.^10,1,11 She married William Esqurage "Will" Ferguson on August 25, 1928 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^12,2 As of August 25, 1928,her married name was Ferguson. Nancy Zellwood Sweeney died on January 10, 1997 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 91.^10,1,2,11 She FERGUSON, Zellwood Sweeney, of Fairfax, died Friday, January 10, 1997, at Fair Oaks Hospital. She was the wife of the late William E. Ferguson of Roanoke, and the daughter of the late Peter E. and Josephine Cameron Strickler Sweeney of Floyd. She also was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Peggy S. Harris, and three brothers, Ballard Sweeney, Lynnworth Sweeney and Thomas Strickler Sweeney. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth F. and James G. Simpson of Fairfax; granddaughter and her husband, Paula S. and Joseph F. Wolfe II of David, Fla; grandchildren, Crystal S. Thompson of Fairfax, James W. Thompson of Winchester, and Joseph F. Wolfe III and Jaclyn S. Wolfe of Davie, Fla; sisters, Loma Dell Lowe, Margaret Hargrove and Lois Poff of Floyd; sisters-in-law, Jessie Sweeney of Oakton and Minnie Sweeney of Floyd, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. on January 12, 1997.²

     Blanche King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,7 She was born on January 24, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 She married Samuel Ballard Sweeney, son of Peter Edmund Sweeney and Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler, on October 27, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3,6 As of October 27, 1933,her married name was Sweeney. Blanche King died on November 5, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^1,2,3,6,7 She Mrs. Blanche King Sweeney died Wednesday night in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Sue Anna and Iris Jean; one son, Ralph, attending VPI; three brothers, Albert Clarence of Check; and Ben King, Roanoke; and two sisters, Mrs. Nettie King Yettes, Floyd; and Mrs. Aberdeen King Howley, Salem. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. on November 7, 1952.⁷

     William Esqurage "Will" Ferguson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 25, 1886 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth year of 1887.^1,2,3 He married Nancy Zellwood Sweeney, daughter of Peter Edmund Sweeney and Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler, on August 25, 1928 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^4,5 William Esqurage "Will" Ferguson died on October 14, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 226-42-4358.¹³ Lynnworth "Lynn" Sweeney was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 7, 1907 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,4,5,6 He married Ruth Barnes on September 7, 1933 at Ellicott City, Howard Co., Maryland.⁵ Lynnworth "Lynn" Sweeney and Ruth Barnes were divorced on June 15, 1944 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁵ Lynnworth "Lynn" Sweeney married Jessie Maxine Hoffman on December 20, 1944 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.⁵ Lynnworth "Lynn" Sweeney and Jessie Maxine Hoffman were divorced on December 17, 1980 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁵ Lynnworth "Lynn" Sweeney married Adeline Marie Plath on March 26, 1981 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^4,14 Lynnworth "Lynn" Sweeney died on August 21, 1983 at age 75.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-42-3676.¹¹ Loma Dell Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 31, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11 She married A. Jay Lowe Sr. on May 11, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 11, 1929,her married name was Lowe. Loma Dell Sweeney died on February 26, 2002 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, at age 92.^3,11 She LOWE, Loma Dell Sweeney, 92, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002 in Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Penn. She taught school for many years in McDowell County, W. Va., Giles and Prince Williams Counties in Virginia. After retirement, she pursued hobbies of quilting, oil painting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. J. Lowe, parents, Peter and Cameron Strickler Sweeney, brothers, Ballard, Lynn and Strickler Sweeney and a sister, Zelwood Ferguson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dean and William Vaughan, Cherry Hill, N. J; son and daughter-in-law, A. Jay and Fray Lowe, Calverton, Va; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Hargrove, Lois Poff, both of Floyd, Va. Burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. on March 7, 2002.³

     Thomas Strickler "Strick" Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,16,3,17 His Social Security Number was 228-10-4896.¹⁸ He married Minnie Eliza Young.^1,3 Thomas Strickler "Strick" Sweeney was born on November 13, 1915 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^18,3,4,5,6 He died on December 25, 1996 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^16,18,3 He SWEENEY, Thomas S., ("Strick"), 81, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 1996 in a Shawsville nursing home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Sweeney. Surviving includes his wife, Minnie Y. Sweeney, Floyd; four sisters, Zellwood Ferguson, Fairfax, Loma Dell Lowe, Floyd, Margaret Hargrove, Floyd, Lois Poff, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. on December 27, 1996.¹⁶

     His Social Security Number was 213-03-0579.¹⁰ Alva Ray Simmons was buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, 7900 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, Baltimore Co., Maryland.¹¹ He married Lucille Clarke.⁶ Alva Ray Simmons was born on November 9, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,11,10 He married Lucy Thompson on May 28, 1937 at Baltimore, Maryland.^5,11,12 Alva Ray Simmons died on January 11, 1984 at Naples, Collier Co., Florida, at age 81.^3,6,11 He SIMMONS - On January 11, 1984, A. Ray, in Naples, Fla., beloved husband of Lucille C. Simmons and the late Lucy T. Simmons, devoted father of Nicholas R. and Cary L. Simmons, stepfather of John C. and James G. Cockran, brother of Mrs. Roland Clarke and C. Lane Simmons. Also survived by ten grandchildren. on January 12, 1984.⁶

     Cary Lane Simmons was buried at Saint Peters Cemetery, Oriole, Somerset Co., Maryland.^10,6 He was born on July 3, 1905 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,10 He married Leila Bennett on July 16, 1938 at Oriole, Somerset Co., Maryland.^6,9,7 Cary Lane Simmons died on August 3, 1993 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland, at age 88.^6,10 He Cary Lane Simmons, 88, of here, formerly of Baltimore, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1993, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury of pneumonia. Born in Floyd, Va., he was a son of the late Joseph and Almena Sumpter Simmons. His wife, Lelia Bennett Simmons, died in 1988. Simmons retired from Western Electric Corp. and had attended William & Mary College. He was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He is survived by a sister, Ava Clark of Fairfax, Va; his nephew and close friend Adrian "Nick" Bozman of Oriole; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Ray Simmons, died in 1984. Interment will be in Oriole Cemetery in Oriole. on August 5, 1993.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-58-3951.⁸ Ava Ruth Simmons was buried at Fairfax City Cemetery, Main Street and Page Avenue, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^9,3 She was born on September 27, 1911 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,3,7 She married Roland Moore Clarke on July 1, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of July 1, 1935,her married name was Clarke. Ava Ruth Simmons died on January 19, 1998 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 86.^8,9,3

     Bonnie Annie/Anna Light was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 16, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of July 18, 1936,her married name was Thornton.^3,1 She married James William Thornton on July 18, 1936 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 As of February 24, 1968,her married name was Whitlock.^3,1 Bonnie Annie/Anna Light married Brand Whitlock on February 24, 1968.^3,7,8,1 Bonnie Annie/Anna Light died on November 28, 2001 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³ She BLUEFIELD - Bonnie Light Whitlock, 86, of 2205 Maryland Avenue, Bluefield, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 at the Westwood Health Care Center in Bluefield, Va. She was born Dec. 16, 1914, in Floyd County, Va., a daughter of the late Victor O. Light and Roxie Hall Light. A resident of Bluefield since 1929, she was a graduate of Beaver High School and West Virginia Business College, a member of the First Baptist Church and was retired in 1978 as credit manager for Flat Top Insurance Agency. In addition to her parents, her first husband, J. William Thornton; three sisters, Elinor Light Wade, Allie Light Angel and Edith Light Donnelly, preceded her in death. Her husband, Brand Whitlock of the home; a sister, Erma Light Floyd of Bluefield; and a stepdaughter, Nancy L. Whitlock of Afton, Va., survives her. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory in Bluefield with Dr. I. Mark Conner and Dr. Primitivo Delgado officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. Friends of the family will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today. E-mail of cards or condolences to the family may be sent to Mercer@MercerFuneral.com
on November 29, 2001.³

     Erma Ardath Light was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 4, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of August 16, 1936,her married name was Floyd.^1,2 She married Lewis Carlisle Floyd on August 16, 1936 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 As of May 27, 1940, Erma Ardath Light lived at Dwelling 92, District 28-6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ She died on January 5, 2003 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.⁴ She BLUEFIELD - Erma Light Floyd, 90, of 518 Parkway, Bluefield, died Sunday evening, Jan. 5, 2003, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 4, 1912, in Floyd County, Va., a daughter of the late Victor O. Light and Roxey Hall Light. She was a graduate of Beaver High School and attended Marshall College in Huntington. She was a member of First Christian Church and retired after 25 years from Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield. The last remaining member of her immediate family, Erma was preceded in death by her husband, L. Carlisle Floyd; sisters, Bonnie Light Whitlock, Elinor Light Wade, Allie 'Jimmie' Light Angel Reagin, and Edith Light Donnelly; and a great-nephew, David Teel. Survivors include her nieces and nephew, Freda Teel and husband, Dale of Christiansburg, Va., Lowell Wade and wife, Jeanette of Christiansburg, Nancy Whitlock of Afton, Va; brother-in-law, Brand Whitlock of Bluefield; great-nephews and niece, Scott Wade and wife, Melodee, Greg Wade and wife, Wanda, Sarah Teel Harris and husband, Tony Harris; great-great-nephew and nieces, Bryce and Meaghan Wade, Ellie K. Wade, Paige and Dustin Harris; and special friends and caregivers, Rita and Darrell Prince, who lovingly cared for her at her home and never left her side. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. C. Michael Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. Friends may call from noon until the service hour Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to First Christian Church, 2200 Bland Road, Bluefield, WV 24701. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is in charge of arrangements. E-mail of cards or condolences to the Floyd family may be sent to Mercer@MercerFuneral.com on January 7, 2003.⁴

     Aubrey Edward Light was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on March 18, 1919 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on January 23, 1927 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7.^1,2,3

     Ester Ada Board Enumerated in the household of her daughter Shannie in the 1930 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. She was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 1, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Solomon L. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on April 9, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 9, 1884,her married name was Lawrence. Ester Ada Board died on March 9, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.

     Solomon L. Lawrence was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 16, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Ester Ada Board, daughter of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on April 9, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Solomon L. Lawrence died on August 20, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.³

     Howard Columbus Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 10, 1869 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand on December 24, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Howard Columbus Gray died on November 10, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁴

     Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 26, 1875 at Virginia.² She married Howard Columbus Gray, son of Joseph Montgomery Gray and Sarah Elizabeth Walton, on December 24, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of December 24, 1891,her married name was Gray. Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand died on September 22, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,2 She Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Eva Gray, 83, of Christiansburg will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Methodist Church. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart, Christiansburg; six sons, Nelson Gray and John Gray, both of Christiansburg; Hampton Gray, Roanoke; Lee Gray, Williamson, W. Va; Edgar Gray, Bluefield; Belford Gray, Bristol; a sister, Mrs. Ann Thompson, Christiansburg; 11 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. on September 23, 1959.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-28-7348.⁶ Katherine Marie Gray was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 24, 1918 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^6,7 She married Luther Judson Waller on July 14, 1940 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia. As of July 14, 1940,her married name was Waller. Katherine Marie Gray died on January 3, 2002 at West Virginia at age 83.^6,7

     Howard Lee Gray Jr. was buried at Chapin United Methodist Church Cemetery, 415 Lexington Avenue, Chapin, Lexington Co., South Carolina.⁴ He was born on April 6, 1920 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Emily Ann Duncan on June 15, 1940. Howard Lee Gray Jr. married Betty Jo Webb on June 27, 1942 at Pikeville, Pike Co., Kentucky.^2,5 Howard Lee Gray Jr. died on November 23, 2012 at Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 92.⁴ He CHAPIN - Howard Lee Gray, Jr. was born April 6, 1920 to Howard Lee and Allie Marie Gray of Williamson, West Virginia. Howard, fondly known as "Pop" or "Poppa" to all who knew him, understood the value of the things that really mattered in life having grown up in the Great Depression. He fondly shared memories of his childhood of which there were many with those around him from the frequent summers he spent on his grandparents' farm to the long train rides as a teenager to watch the Cincinnati Reds play ball on the weekends. His dad's only stipulation was that he be back in time for school on Monday morning, which meant riding the train all night. One of his fondest memories was treating his dad to his first major league baseball game after he got out of school. He served his country with distinction and honor in the U.S. Navy's Pacific Theatre during World War II. "Pop" married the love of his life, Betty Jo Webb, and celebrated a 65-year love affair with whom he has now rejoined. He was a successful business leader in Columbia, SC, retiring as Division Manager of McKesson and Robbins. Upon retirement, he and Betty moved to Lakeland, FL, where he was active in the building of his church and served on the boards of Noah's Ark and the local homeless shelter, as he was always committed to giving back. During these years, he helped so many understand that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. After retirement, "Pop" spent his years in Chapin, SC, where he felt so blessed to have been an active and the oldest member of Chapin United Methodist Church. He viewed his church friends as part of his extended family. In his 90s, he was still hosting Gamecock parties in his home and organizing outings for friends at the community theatre. His greatest joy in life was being among his family and friends, whom he cherished so deeply. The hundreds of extended family members who called him "Pop" were touched deeply by his innate goodness. He left everything and everyone he knew better than he found them. It is fitting that the last full day of his life on this Earth was Thanksgiving, which began by his cooking the traditional pancake breakfast for his family, a true servant to the end. During Thanksgiving dinner, he alertly regaled his loved ones with recollections of his life, which they never tired of hearing. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Jo Webb, and his sister Katharine Gray Waller of Williamson, West Virginia. He is survived by a brother Charles Gray of Wisconsin, His first cousin Ada Katharine McMullen, and his children, Toni Gray Hollingsworth (husband, James Wesley Hollingsworth) of Chapin; Tomi Gray Youngblood (husband of M. William Youngblood) of Charleston, SC; and Patricia Ann Robins (husband, Howard C. Robins) of Williamsburg, VA. Grandchildren: Clint Robins of Charlotte, NC; Lisa Gray Youngblood (husband, Johnny Krawcheck) of Atlanta, GA; Staci Robins Leach (husband, Zan Leach) of New Symrna Beach, FL; Lauren Lee Youngblood of Charleston, SC; and James Wesley Hollingsworth, Jr. of Johns Island, SC. Great Grandchildren: Sarah Louise Krawcheck and Eleanor Gray Krawcheck of Atlanta, GA; Caden Ellis and Lochlan Robins of Charlotte, NC; and Mia Leach of New Symrna Beach, FL. on November 25, 2012.⁵

     Mary Margaret Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on July 5, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She was born on July 5, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,1

     Luther Judson Waller was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-18-7214.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1912 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3,1,2,5 He married Katherine Marie Gray, daughter of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on July 14, 1940 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia. Luther Judson Waller died on August 24, 1989 at West Virginia at age 77.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 234-52-6594.³ Mary Imajean Scalf was born on November 1, 1932 at Lobata, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She married Charles Boland Gray, son of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on July 27, 1951 at Oceana, Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 27, 1951,her married name was Gray.¹ Mary Imajean Scalf died on June 30, 2003 at Florida at age 70.^3,2