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     His Social Security Number was 223-70-7628.⁶ Larry Dale King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on February 15, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,6 He married Sarah Pauline Wimmer, daughter of John Cline Wimmer Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Holt, on August 9, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,10,2 Larry Dale King died on November 12, 2011 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 63.^7,11,6 He Larry Dale King, 63, of Cloverdale, went home to be with Jesus, completing his earthly journey following a brief experience with cancer. Larry spent his childhood in Copper Hill, and resided in Cloverdale for the last 18 years. He attended Floyd County High School and served in the United States Navy overseas during the Viet Nam War. He retired from Kroger-Westover Dairy in Lynchburg after 28 years of service. Larry accepted Jesus and joined Colonial Baptist Church in Blue Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Nannie DeWeese King, and brother, Carey King. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Wimmer King; son, John (J.W.) King; daughter, Crista King; brothers, W.G. King and wife, Debbie, Roger King and wife, Sherrie, Glenn King; a sister, Pam Clark and husband, Ray. Larry is also survived by sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts; uncles; niece; nephews; cousins; friends; and neighbors;, his church and work family. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. Military Honors by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion #127. The family wish to thank all involved with his care, Good Samaritan Hospice, Lewis Gale Regional Rehab Unit, Dr. Fintel, our family, friends and neighbors. on November 13, 2011.²

     Treva Edna DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 1, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,1 She married Floyd Estel Dillard Sr., son of Estel Dillard, on February 20, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10,2 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Dillard. Treva Edna DeWeese died on June 10, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,11 She Treva Edna DeWeese Dillard, 81, formally of Copper Hill passed away Sunday June 10, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents; Cabell and Dovie DeWeese, husband; Floyd E. Dillard, sons; Floyd E. Dillard, Jr. and Carlton L. Dillard; brother; Wilbert DeWeese; sisters; Pauline Hoorelbek, Kathleen Poff and Aberdeen DeWeese. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Flora, Glenna and Wayne Minter, all of Roanoke, Vicky and Ricky Turman of Boones Mill; seven grandchildren; one step granddaughter; five great-grandchildren; two step great granddaughters; brothers, McKinley DeWeese of Cloverdale, Winston DeWeese of Southport, N.C., Houston DeWeese of Winchester; and sisters, Nannie King of Roanoke, Lela Mae Poff of Salem. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday June 13, 2007 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Pastor Olander "Red" English officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Maberry Funeral Home. on June 11, 2007.²

     Floyd Estel Dillard Sr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pvt. U.S. Army WWII."^4,2,1 He was born on January 28, 1920 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Treva Edna DeWeese, daughter of George Cabell DeWeese and Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart, on February 20, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 Floyd Estel Dillard Sr. died on July 25, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^4,1,2 He Floyd Estel Dillard, age 71, died Thursday, July 25, 1991, in a Salem hospital. He was preceded in death by two sons, Floyd Dillard, Jr., and Carlton Dillard. He is survived by his wife, Treva DeWeese Dillard; three daughters, Betty Flora, Glenna Minter, both of Roanoke; Vicky Turman, Rocky Mount; one brother, Elmer Dillard, Elliston; two sisters, Mary Louise Kingrea, Christiansburg; Media Quesenberry, Hillsville; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer and Pastor Woodrow Minnix officiating. Burial will be in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on July 27, 1991.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-58-9022.⁶ Floyd Estel Dillard Jr. was buried at Monte Vista Memory Gardens, Galax, Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 12, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,4 He married Nola Eileen Combs on October 9, 1965 at Galax, Virginia.³ Floyd Estel Dillard Jr. died on September 15, 1980 at Woodlawn, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 37.^7,4

     Carlton Leroy Dillard was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on December 27, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,1,2 He married Paula Jean Theis on August 31, 1973 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Carlton Leroy Dillard and Paula Jean Theis were divorced on November 5, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Carlton Leroy Dillard died on January 24, 1989 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 37.^6,4,8

     William McKinney DeWeese was born on February 27, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Magdalene Geneva Hambrick on February 14, 1953 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1 William McKinney DeWeese died on January 20, 2011 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 80.¹ He William McKinney DeWeese, 80, of Cloverdale, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at his home. He was born on February 27, 1930, to George C. and Dovie Gearhart DeWeese in Copper Hill, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Magdeline Geneva Hambrick DeWeese. He is survived by his children, Allen W. DeWeese, of Troutville, Gary and Becky DeWeese, of Troutville, and Patty and Tim Martin, of Vinton; his daughter-in-law, Ruth DeWeese, of Troutville; his sister, Lela Poff, of Salem; his brothers, Winton DeWeese, of North Carolina, and Houston DeWeese, of Winchester, Va; his grandchildren, Chris DeWeese, of Cloverdale, Mitchell DeWeese, of Roanoke, Joey Martin, of Roanoke, and Crystal DeWeese of Troutville; three great-grandchildren; and a number of special nieces and nephews. Mr. DeWeese served in Korea in the United States Army from August 31, 1948 to August 30, 1951. He worked many years for Roanoke Redi-Mix Concrete Company and was a member of the Cloverdale Church of the Brethren where he became a Deacon on January 7, 1974. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry work but most of all, his family. on January 21, 2011.¹

     Magdalene Geneva Hambrick was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on April 4, 1932 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ She married William McKinney DeWeese, son of George Cabell DeWeese and Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart, on February 14, 1953 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 14, 1953,her married name was DeWeese. Magdalene Geneva Hambrick died on March 1, 1993 at age 60.¹

     Lyndon Randolph "Skinny" Musser was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on July 12, 1922 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Lela Mae "Bitts" DeWeese, daughter of George Cabell DeWeese and Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart, on December 23, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lyndon Randolph "Skinny" Musser died on November 30, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.³

     John Alton Poff John Alton Poff, November 05, 1953 - October 09, 2021. John Alton Poff, 67 years old, of Copper Hill, VA suddenly passed away on Saturday, October 9th, 2021. He was a lifetime member of Mount Union Church of the Brethren in Bent Mountain, VA. He was a man of God, who maintained a moral compass throughout his life. John was the ultimate truck driver for 37 years working with various companies lastly being Hatchett Transportation Inc in Bassett, VA. John was a United States Army Veteran. He was a loving, caring and devoted brother, husband, father and grandfather. John was a good friend to all. John could light up a room with his stories and songs. The world has lost one of its great voices and storytellers. John had a beautiful singing voice and will now be entertaining his loved ones in Heaven. John is preceded in death by his father Albert Harvey Poff, Sr and mother Lela DeWeese Poff of Bent Mountain, VA. John leaves behind wife of 34 years, Sue C. Poff, daughter Sheri Poff, of Copper Hill, VA, son and daughter in law Matthew and Katie Poff and Grandson Alton James Poff of Pigeon Forge, TN, and his beloved basset hound Todd. He also leaves behind his two brothers Albert Harvey Poff, Jr and wife Ouida, of Pulaski, VA, Michael D. Poff of Roanoke, VA, and two sisters Charlotte P. Austin of Roanoke, VA and Shelby P. Davis of Midlothian, VA. John will be missed by all! His family will miss him forever! Heaven has gained another Angel! John will be laid to rest at Restvale Cemetery.² He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 5, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Rosalie King, daughter of McKinley Peter "Mac" King and Sylvia Goldie Conner, on March 3, 1973 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 John Alton Poff and Rosalie King were divorced on June 1, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ John Alton Poff married Ellen Sue Conner, daughter of James Everette Conner and Macie Ellen Austin, on February 20, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,10 John Alton Poff died on October 9, 2021 at Virginia at age 67.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-4427.¹⁰ Wilbert Edward DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 15, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3 He married Lucille Yopp, daughter of Garnett Yopp and Mary Eunice Farris, on May 3, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,11,9 Wilbert Edward DeWeese died on September 26, 2000 at Virginia at age 63.^1,10 He DeWEESE, Wilbert Edward, 63, of Copper Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2000. He was preceded in death by a son, Dale Lynwood DeWeese. Surviving are sons, Freddie "Bo" DeWeese and fiance, Annette Phillippi of Copper Hill, Darrell DeWeese of Vinton, David DeWeese and wife, Penny of Copper Hill; daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Donald Beckner, Brenda and Max Jones of Copper Hill; extra special friends, Lucille DeWeese, Roger Hawks, Bill Callahan; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; four sisters; and three brothers. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Jimmy Kittinger officiating. Burial will be in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on September 28, 2000.¹

     Lucille Yopp was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 3, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ She married Wilbert Edward DeWeese, son of George Cabell DeWeese and Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart, on May 3, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 As of May 3, 1958,her married name was DeWeese. Lucille Yopp died on September 25, 2017 at Virginia at age 76.⁵ She Lucille Yopp DeWeese, 76, of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert DeWeese; son, Dale DeWeese; parents, Garnett and Mary Farris Yopp; sister, Ann Holland; brothers, Larry, Jerry, Gordon, Michael and Doug. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Freddie and Annette DeWeese, Darrell DeWeese, David and Angela DeWeese; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Donald Beckner, Brenda and Max Jones; life partner, Roger Hawks; brothers, Billy Yopp, Raymond Yopp; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Ronnie Harden, Patty Hodges; brother-in-law, Walter Holland; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Interment in the Copper Hill Cemetery. on September 27, 2017.⁵

     Garnett Yopp was buried at Farris-Smith Cemetery, Rt. 740, 0.6 miles east of Rt. 742, Franklin Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-14-1525.¹ He married Mary Eunice Farris.³ Garnett Yopp was born on August 22, 1914 at Virginia.^4,1,2 He died on May 24, 1989 at age 74.^1,2

     Mary Eunice Farris married Garnett Yopp, son of Joseph Robert Yopp and Florentine Yopp.¹ Mary Eunice Farris was buried at Farris-Smith Cemetery, Rt. 740, 0.6 miles east of Rt. 742, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-64-7325.² Her married name was Yopp. She was born on March 10, 1920.² She died on April 22, 1994 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,2 She YOPP, Mary Eunice, 74, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, April 22, 1994, in Eldercare. Mrs. Yopp was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Garnett Yopp in 1989 and also one son. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda and Ronnie Harden, Rocky Mount, Patty and Phillip Hodges, Ferrum, Ann and Walter Holland, Glade Hill, Lucille Deweese, Check; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Billy and Alice Yopp, Rocky Mount, Jerry and Gearline Yopp, Check, Larry and Frances Yopp, Rocky Mount, Gordon and Joyce Yopp, Rocky Mount, Raymond Yopp of Glade Hill; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Gibson of Callaway. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 1994, in the Arrington-Bussey Chapel with Elder W. T. Conner, Rev. Frank Wimmer and Rev. Ron Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Farris Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday at the Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home, Rocky Mount. on April 23, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-98-3964.⁵ Dale Lynwood DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He was born on August 18, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,3,7 He died on July 12, 1994 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 33.^1,6,3 He A man hired to clear timber from land in Franklin County was killed Tuesday when a tree limb fell on him. It was his first day on the job. Franklin County Sheriff's Investigator G.L. Shively said Dale Lynnwood Deweese , 33, of Copper Hill and his brother were clearing a grove of trees on land owned by Larry Florin near the Blue Ridge Parkway when Deweese was killed. A tree Deweese had sawed fell against a nearby one and apparently broke some limbs loose, Shively said. A few minutes later, one of the limbs fell and struck Deweese on the head and shoulders while he was sawing on another tree. Shively said the blow knocked Deweese to the bottom of a steep embankment. He died at the scene. Florin's wife, Lynne, said the men had just started clearing the land Tuesday morning. on July 13, 1994.⁸ He DeWEESE, Dale Lynnwood, 33, of Copper Hill, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Surviving is parents, Wilbert DeWeese, Copper Hill; mother, Lucille DeWeese, of Check; special companion, Freda Sue Hicks, Copper Hill; three children, Tabitha Sue Hicks, Rita Ann Hicks, Jason O'Dell Hicks all of the home; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Freddie and Nannette DeWeese, David and Penny DeWeese all of Copper Hill, Darrell DeWeese of Blue Ridge; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rebecca and Donald Beckner, Brenda and Max Jones, Copper Hill. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday, Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Rev. J. L. Yopp will officiate. Interment will be in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home. on July 14, 1994.¹