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     George William "Bill" Bandy Jr. George William "Billy" Bandy Jr. of Copper Hill, with family by his side, slipped into eternity in the early morning hours of March 21, 2023. Billy was the oldest son of George William Bandy Sr. and Cynthia Lozelle (Edwards) Bandy of Botetourt. Born during World War II, on May 8, 1944, while his father was overseas in the European Theater as a Sargent in the U.S. Army, 2nd Infantry Division. His daddy would land on Omaha Beach in the D-Day invasion while he was just a few weeks old. Billy would not get to "meet" his father until the summer of 1945 when he was over a year old. In 1946, Billy's parents purchased a home in the Starkey area in Roanoke County. Billy grew up attending Starkey Elementary, Ogden Middle School, and graduating in 1962 from Cave Spring High School. Childhood summers were spent with lots of visits to his great-uncle Kyle Patterson's farm in Bedford, Virginia. It was during these visits that Billy fell in love with every aspect of farm life, especially the dairy cattle. After graduating from high school Billy started his career with Norfolk Western Railroad in December of 1962 until his retirement from Norfolk Southern in June of 2004. During his career with the railroad, Billy held many titles from a clerk in the Mechanical Department to Marketing and made many lifelong friends with his "farm fresh" egg sales. In 1964 Billy was introduced to Nancy Hale Bennington by mutual friends while she worked at Graves Humphry's. They were married on October 28, 1966. From 1964-1966. Billy completed basic training for the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky ending is active duty with the rank of Private 1st class. Billy then served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1966-1971. In the spring of 1971 Billy and Nancy moved from Bonsack, Virginia to Copper Hill. There they built what would be their family home "Bandy Hollow Dairy" in 1976. Billy had many successful "dairy years" winning various awards for milk production, quality and dairy management from Virginia & Maryland Milk Producers Cooperative. His love of farming and of animals lead to uncountable animals including chickens, goats, guineas, rabbits, pigs, cats and dogs that all kept the dairy cattle company. Billy was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, where he served several years as a Sunday School teacher and as Sunday School Superintendent. Billy was the proud father of two sons Noah Mason Bandy, and Andrew Hale Bandy. After his retirement Billy enjoyed his vegetable garden, his flowers, chickens, and riding the Mule (four-wheeler) to check on his cows while imparting his love of animals onto his two grandsons Mason and Ethan. Billy is survived by his wife, Nancy and their two sons, Noah Bandy and his wife, Crystal, and Andrew Bandy; two grandsons, Mason and Ethan Bandy; a beloved brother, David Bandy and his wife, Cindy; nephew, Joshua Bandy and his wife, Kim; niece, Rachel Bandy Witt and husband, Chase; great nephew, a great niece and numerous cousins. Interment at the Cole Family Cemetery.² He was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 8, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Nancy Hale Bennington, daughter of Earl John Bennington and Elsie B. Hale, on October 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,4,2 George William "Bill" Bandy Jr. died on March 21, 2023 at Virginia at age 78.²

     Edith Frances Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on July 11, 1913 at Virginia.^1,7,2,8 She married Carson Cody Hale, son of Harvey Lee Hale and Virginia Maibell Hopkins, on May 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,2,9,6 As of May 7, 1932,her married name was Hale. Edith Frances Clower died on June 6, 2011 at Virginia at age 97.⁶ She Edith Clower Hale, 97, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carson Cody Hale; and her son, Cody Francis Hale. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and James Altizer, of Floyd; grandchildren, Jay and Amy Altizer, of Dallas, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Mary Grace and James; grandchildren, Carson and Emily Altizer, of Floyd, and great-grandchildren, Ansley and Leah. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Anna Hale; and grandchildren, Sam and Janice Hale, all of Floyd, Susan and Ken Hill, of Summerville, S.C; and greatgrandchildren, Brian and Bethany. Other survivors are her sisters, Elva Sowers and Gladys Conner, of Floyd; as well as nieces and nephews. Edith and Cody farmed and were active in Havens Chapel United Methodist Church and in community and civic activities until Cody's death in 1979. When it became too difficult to maintain, Edith sold the farm and moved closer to the town of Floyd and her children. She continued to be active in church and senior citizen activities. For years she and her friend, June Hylton, were regulars at The Country Store for the Friday night "Jamboree." For the past five years, Edith has been a resident of Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are by Maberry Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, June 10, 2011, and the Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, with the Rev. Richard Gregory and the Rev. Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery, Check, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Havens Chapel Church, 3375 Daniels Run Road, Check, VA 24072 or to Wilson Cemetery, c/o Robert Vest, 1372 Daniels Run Road, Check, VA 24072. on June 9, 2011.⁶

     Albert Frank Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 223-50-1561.⁹ He was born on April 21, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,1,5,6,7 He married Imogene King, daughter of William Robert King and Nancy Emily McNeil, on August 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10 Albert Frank Clower died on December 3, 1962 at age 79.^2,1

     Imogene King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on December 8, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Albert Frank Clower, son of Pleasant Green Clower and Sarah Elizabeth Spangler, on August 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 As of August 9, 1903,her married name was Clower. Imogene King died on May 21, 1963 at age 79.^1,2

     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. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with a Funeral Service to follow the visitation at 2 p.m. with Pastor Todd Reed officiating. Burial will follow the service at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill, Va.⁶ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 26, 1934 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 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.¹¹ Kenneth Jack Austin died on December 1, 2021 at Virginia at age 87.⁶

     Louise Jane Walters was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4980.¹⁰ She was born on July 26, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,6 She married Kenneth Jack Austin, son of Ercil Compton Austin and Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest, on February 18, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,6 As of February 18, 1955,her married name was Austin. Louise Jane Walters died on September 11, 2002 at Virginia at age 66.^10,5,2 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. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Bill Atkin officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on September 13, 2002.⁵

     Elliott Claiborn Vest was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 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, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 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, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 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, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 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