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     His Social Security Number was 230-40-7837.¹² Cody Francis Hale was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 He was born on December 4, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,4,12,5,6,7,13,8} He married Anna Mae Williams on July 30, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Cody Francis Hale died on April 21, 2004 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^{2,12,5,13,7,9} He Cody Francis Hale, 70, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center following a valiant five week struggle following surgery. He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Cody Hale. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Anna Williams Hale, his high school sweetheart; his son, Samuel Cody Hale and wife, Janice of Floyd; his daughter, Susan Faye Hill and husband, Ken; grandchildren, Brian Cody Hill and Bethany Rae Hill of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Also surviving are his mother, Edith C. Hale of Floyd; sister, Patricia Altizer and husband, Jim of Floyd; nephews, Jay Altizer and wife Amy and daughter, Mary Grace of Dallas, Texas and Carson Altizer and wife Emily of Floyd. His cat, Sparkplug, misses him too. Cody faithfully served his church, his community and his country for many years through the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, where he was Deacon, Sunday School teacher and Board chairman, through Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department where he was past chief and past president, the Floyd County Electoral Board which he headed as Chairman, Floyd County Merchant's Association and Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. He was a tanker in the 3rd Armored Division of the U. S. Army, serving in Germany and retired as a reservist from Hdq., Co., 320th Regt., 80th Div. He was "the lawnmower man" as owner of Webb's Lawnmower Service, Inc. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Richard Thomas, accompanied by Sandra Smith. Members of the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will consist of retired military reservists. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Cody would be honored by memorials to FCV Fire Department or Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. The family will welcome visitors Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on April 23, 2004.²

     James Allen "Jim" Altizer was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 4, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Patricia Faye Hale, daughter of Carson Cody Hale and Edith Frances Clower, on February 19, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,9,10,5 James Allen "Jim" Altizer died on March 24, 2020 at Virginia at age 77.⁵ He James Allen "Jim" Altizer, 77, of Floyd, passed from this world on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, as a result of injuries from a fall. Jim graduated from Floyd High school in 1960, joined the Army in 1961, returned to Floyd in 1964 and married sweetheart Pat Hale. Jim joined the workforce as a heavy equipment operator and was regarded as one of the best. He retired from Branch Highways in 2006 and as long as he was able, he pursued his passion for hunting and fishing. Jim's parents were the late J. Allen Altizer and Virginia Altizer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Hale Altizer; and two sons, Jay Allen and Amy Altizer of Dallas, Texas; and grandchildren, Mary Grace, James and Marguerite and Carson Hale and Emily Altizer of Floyd; and grandchildren, Ansley and Leah. A private graveside service for immediate family will be held at Jacksonville Cemetery. on March 28, 2020.⁵

     Kenneth Jack Austin Kenneth J. Austin, 87, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born on October 26, 1934, in Copper Hill, Va., to the late Ercil and Olive Vest Austin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ercil Wayne Austin; son-in-law, Kriss Wilson; and his first wife, Louise W. Austin. Jack retired from General Electric with 38 years of service. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music, bowling on senior leagues and other sports. He also enjoyed family get togethers, bus trips and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Jack is survived by his loving wife of sixteen years, Lottie Annabelle B. Austin; son, Michael Austin (Toni); daughter, Karen A. Wilson; stepdaughter, Kathy Webb (Barry); stepson, Kenneth Barnes (Sharon); grandsons, Austin and Jack Wilson, and Trevor Austin; granddaughter, Chloe Austin; step grandson, Derrick Barnes; step granddaughters, Kristin Joyce (Kevin) and Kaitlin Webb; step great-grandsons, Kristian, Kalob, and Kolby; step great-granddaughters, Kayla and Kara; sister, Vestal Whitlock; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank Gentle Shepherd Hospice and especially Park Oak Grove Assisted Living for their excellent care of Jack. Burial will follow the service at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill, Va.⁶ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,12 He was born on October 26, 1934 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,12,7 He married Louise Jane Walters, daughter of William Curtis "Dewey" Walters III and Louise Hester Susie Boyd, on February 18, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 Kenneth Jack Austin married Lottie Annabelle Blackwell on September 10, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹³ Kenneth Jack Austin died on December 1, 2021 at Virginia at age 87.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4980.¹⁴ Louise Jane Walters was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 She was born on July 26, 1936 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{14,1,2,8,15,3,4} She married Kenneth Jack Austin, son of Ercil Compton Austin and Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest, on February 18, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,8 As of February 18, 1955,her married name was Austin. Louise Jane Walters died on September 11, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^14,7,2,15,16 She AUSTIN, Louise Walters, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2002, after an extended illness including stroke and cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. (Dewey) and Susie Walters; brothers, Jasper Walters and Henry Walters; sisters, Lillie Jenkins and Ora Nolley. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Jack Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Toni Austin of Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Kriss Wilson, Mechanicsville; brothers and sister-in-law, James Earl Walters, Guy N. and Ina Walters of Salem, Everett Walters, Roanoke; sisters, Mildred Walters and Garnett Rose, both of Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Andrew Agee, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Beula Walters, Floyd, and Vestal Whitlock, Floyd; mother-in-law, Olive Austin, Floyd; special grandchildren, Chloe and Trevor Austin of Salem, Austin and Jack Wilson, Mechanicsville; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. on September 13, 2002.⁷

     Elliott Claiborn Vest was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3491.⁸ He was born on February 7, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,6 He married Ella Vade Yearout, daughter of William M. "Willie" Yearout and Dora E. Naff, on December 26, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,6,5 Elliott Claiborn Vest died on April 24, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,6,5 He Floyd - Elliott Claiborn Vest, age 65, died at his home Tuesday, April 24, 1973. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Vade Yearout Vest, Floyd; his father, Peter S. Vest, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Olive Austin, Copper Hill; Mrs. Ora King, Check; Mrs. Georgianna Young, Roanoke. Funeral services were Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Archie Naff and Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiated. on May 3, 1973.⁵

     Ella Vade Yearout was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 230-03-4913.⁶ She was born on January 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,5 She married Elliott Claiborn Vest, son of Peter Samuel Vest and Doshia I. Hale, on December 26, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 26, 1931,her married name was Vest. Ella Vade Yearout died on August 2, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^6,2,3 She VEST, ELLA VADE Y. FLOYD - Ella Vade Yearout Vest, age 79, passed away Sunday morning in a Roanoke Hospital. She was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott Vest. She is survived by a special nephew and niece, James and Barbara Webb, Rural Hall, N.C; three sisters, Elsie Spangler, Celestea Yearout, Martha Shelor, all of Floyd; and three brothers, A. T. Yearout, James Yearout, both of Roanoke; Clarence Yearout, Floyd. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 5, 1992, 2:00 p.m. at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating and interment in Red Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, where the family will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. that evening. on August 3, 1992.²

     William M. "Willie" Yearout was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 5, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Dora E. Naff on April 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 William M. "Willie" Yearout died in 1954.³

     Dora E. Naff was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 225-72-2340.³ She was born on October 22, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married William M. "Willie" Yearout on April 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 10, 1902,her married name was Yearout. Dora E. Naff died on July 10, 1972 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.² She FLOYD -- Dora Naff Yearout, 89, died Monday, July 10, 1972 at her home. She was the widow of the Rev. William M. Yearout. Surviving are four sons, A. T. Yearout, David Yearout, Clarence Yearout, Floyd, James Yearout, Roanoke; seven daughters, Miss Mary Yearout, Mrs. Annie Pugh, Mrs. Eliott Vest, Miss Celeste Yearout, Mrs. Martha Shelor, Mrs. Velvo Spangler, Floyd, Mrs. Catherine Webb, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Williams, Floyd, Miss Della Naff, Roanoke; one brother, Rev. Archie Naff, Pilot. The funeral was Thursday, July 13, 1972, at 1 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with burial in the church cemetery. on July 20, 1972.²

     Georgianna Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 230-12-7030.⁷ She was born on March 31, 1911 at Virginia.^3,7 She married Grover Shelton Young in 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,8 As of 1933,her married name was Young. Georgianna Vest died on June 30, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.^5,7,8 She Georgianna Vest Young, 98, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Grover S. Young; and sister, Olive Austin. Mrs. Young was a member of Haran Baptist Church and was a retired registered nurse from Jefferson Hospital. She is survived by her son, Robert A. Young and wife, Peggy, of Vinton; daughter, Dottie Aldredge, of Madison, Ala; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Ora King, of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on July 1, 2009.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3680.⁵ Grover Shelton Young was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on September 1, 1908 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Georgianna Vest, daughter of Peter Samuel Vest and Doshia I. Hale, in 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,1,8,4 Grover Shelton Young died on February 9, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^5,6,4 He Grover S. Young, age 82, of 6141 Poage Valley Road, died Saturday, February 9, 1991, at his home. He was a member of the Roanoke Valley Gem and Mineral Society and a deacon at the Haran Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Georgianna V. Young; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Peggy Young, Vinton; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothea and William Aldredge, Decatur, Ala; four grandchildren; three sisters, Grace Haislip, Salem; Gladys Bartholow, Frederick, Md; Mary Frances Coulsom, Tucson, Ariz; one brother, Marvin Young, Goodview. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Dan Stanley and the Rev. William Dixon officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 10, 1991.⁶

     Robert Arthur "Bobby" Young Robert A. Young, 79, of Vinton, passed away Thursday June 26, 2014. Mr. Young taught printing at Jefferson and Patrick Henry High Schools for 32 years. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Young; daughter, Angie Young, Tampa, FL; sister, Dottie Aldredge, Decatur, AL. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at Oakeys Vinton Chapel with Rev. Michael Wrye officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Unit 2 staff at Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their loving care.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 11, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Peggy Ann Huffman on August 8, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Robert Arthur "Bobby" Young died on June 26, 2014 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,5