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     Her Social Security Number was 232-44-0184.⁶ Her married name was Hickman.⁶ Maude Marie "Maudie" Gearhart and William Karew Charles were divorced.⁶ Maude Marie "Maudie" Gearhart married Unknown Hickman.⁶ Maude Marie "Maudie" Gearhart was born on September 14, 1927 at Ohio.⁵ As of December 27, 1945,her married name was Charles.⁴ She married William Karew Charles on December 27, 1945 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁴ Maude Marie "Maudie" Gearhart died on April 7, 1973 at Maryland at age 45.⁶

     Lewis Alton Kelley was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on February 18, 1919 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He died on November 12, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 20; Died in an auto collision.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-22-1412.¹⁰ George Jackson "Jack" Kelley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 7, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,10,4,5 He married Carrie Hazel Long on November 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11 George Jackson "Jack" Kelley died on March 17, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^10,4,7

     Eunice Marie Kelley was buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Highway 10, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^4,7 She was born on April 16, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,7 She married Dana Joe Martin on March 8, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of March 8, 1942,her married name was Martin. Eunice Marie Kelley died on July 3, 2007 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 81.^4,7 She MARTIN, E. Marie - Of Nashville. Passed away on July 3, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born on April 16, 1926 in Roanoke, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, J. Ross Kelley and Ida Ellen Smith Kelley Underwood; brother, Louis Kelley; her husband, Dana J. Martin. She began her career in banking at Capital City Bank and eventually retired from First Union Bank in 1987. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church. She was full of a playful spirit and will be missed by all who knew her, especially those who called her "Miss Kitty". She leaves behind her daughter, Diane (Jim) Weatherford; her grandchildren, Kelli (Mike) Olin and Dana (Kelly Ann) Wilkerson; great grandchildren, Blake and Ashley Olin and Ross Wilkerson. She also leaves her brothers, Lawrence (Ruby) Kelley and Jack (Hazel) Kelly. Graveside services will be at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. on July 6, 2007.⁴

     Sylvia Eloise Bell was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 21, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ As of January 14, 1946,her married name was Moore.⁹ She married Donald Eugene Moore on January 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,9 Sylvia Eloise Bell died on February 26, 2022 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 97.⁵ She Sylvia Bell Moore, 97, of Henrico, Va., passed away on February 26, 2022. Widow of Donald E. Moore, she is survived by her daughter, Dana Marie Moore; brother, E. Stephen Bell Jr., as well as 16 nieces and nephews. She was retired from SunTrust Bank. An entombment service for both Sylvia and her husband, Donald will be held on the grounds of Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to extend their sincerest thank you to the doctor, nurses, and all of the staff of Hospice of Virginia. Your gracious and thoughtfully personal care of Sylvia in her final days was uniquely crafted with great sensitivity, humor and heart by Elise, Lashell, Ashley, Lyn, and in particular, Joshua. on March 27, 2022.⁵

     Eldridge Stephen Bell Jr. was born on November 22, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Betty Lee Hamrick on November 24, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-54-6899.⁵ Ethel Audrey Craighead was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 She was born on April 16, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 She married Eldridge Isaac Carr, son of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on October 20, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of October 20, 1928,her married name was Carr. Ethel Audrey Craighead died on March 10, 2001 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,5,7 She Mrs. Ethel Audrey Craighead Carr, 92, of North Tazewell, Va., died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at her home. She was born April 16, 1908, at Copper Hill, Va., and was a daughter of the late William Daniel and Lillie Hollins Craighead. She was a member of the Mudfork Church of Christ of Mudfork. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Mr. Eldridge Issac Carr, one son Jack Melvin Carr, one sister and seven brothers. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family in her generation. Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie Johnson, of Deleware City, Del., June Carr, of Tip Top, Va., and Bernice Horn, and her husband Carnes, of Springville, Va; two sons, Larry Carr, and his wife Peggy of Cedar Bluff, Va., and Roy Carr, and his wife Deborah, of Smyrna, Del; daughter-in-law Mrs. Esther Carr, of North Tazewell; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-children; and seven great-great grandchildren. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. on March 12, 2001.¹

     His Social Security Number was 242-16-2961.¹¹ Terry Samuel West Jr. was buried at East Line Street Cemetery, Bishop, Inyo Co., California.² He married Unknown Tory.¹² Terry Samuel West Jr. was born on February 22, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The East Street Cemetery listing has a birth date of Jan 22, 1918.^11,13,2,3,4 He married Dorothy Isabell Tolley on December 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁴ Terry Samuel West Jr. died on July 30, 1964 at Inyo Co., California, at age 46.^13,2

     John William West was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 3, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Esther Mae Whitlow circa 1941.¹¹ John William West died on January 30, 2016 at Virginia at age 95.² He John William West, 95, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Born in Salem, Va., on January 3, 1921, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Esther; parents, Terry and Ima West; brother, Terry West; sister, Eura Banner; and sons-in-law, William Harry and Clyde Smythers. He is survived by three devoted daughters, Linda Harry, Joan West Bork and husband, Casey, and Becky Smythers; five loving grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Suzanne Cipolla and husband, Rob, and children, David and Caroline; Dr. Brian Mitchell and wife, Sue Ann, and children, Brianna, Emma Sue, and Annslee; Dr. Angela Mitchell Miss and husband, Stephen, and children, Abigail and Stephen Patrick; David Harry and Linda Arnold; and Erin Smythers and husband, Jeff, and their children, Ryan and Kristina. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard West and his wife, Bobbie, and Frank West and his wife, Jenny; one sister, Mary Alice Turner; and numerous nieces and nephews. John served two tours of duty in the United States Army, first in Panama prior to World War II and in Occupied Germany during the war. Returning to Floyd, Va., after the war, he worked as Game Warden for the Virginia Wildlife Commission for 35 years. He was a member of the Methodist church, the Masonic Lodge, and the VFW.Following his retirement, he and Esther moved to Roanoke to be nearer to family. A dedicated husband, father and grandfather, he cherished family gatherings. Always health conscious, he continued daily exercises and healthy eating all of his life. An avid gardener, he shared vegetables and fruits with family and friends. A voracious reader, he enjoyed discussing politics, world events, and history. However, it was his sense of humor and excellent memory that made him a master storyteller of family history and favorite jokes. He entertained his family and friends with events of his childhood during the depression, his tours of duty in the army, life as a Game Warden, and humorous insights into life. During his last years at his home and at the Richfield Assisted Living Center, he showed us all how to live with laughter and acceptance. Fiercely independent, he approached his tasks with a positive attitude.The family is grateful to his special, favorite caregivers who helped us keep him comfortable and smiling, Angie, Monica, Trina and Casey. He will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service will be held at noon on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke. Chaplin Gary Kingery will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, Va. on February 3, 2016.²

     Eura Ima West was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on November 22, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of June 18, 1949,her married name was Musser.⁴ She married Robert Evans Musser on June 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of October 26, 1964,her married name was Jackson.⁴ Eura Ima West married Dr. Waddie Pennington "Jack" Jackson on October 26, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of March 12, 1977,her married name was Banner.⁴ Eura Ima West married Edwin Clyde Banner Jr. on March 12, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4 Eura Ima West died on January 21, 2015 at Virginia at age 91.³ She Eura West Banner departed her earthly home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. At 91 years of age, she lived a life filled with her favorite things, her family, travel, laughter, gardening, growing roses, home decorating, antiques, reading, and good food. An optimist and resilient lady, life dealt her some difficulties, but she always looked for the silver lining and the beauty in life. A lifelong resident of Roanoke County, she entered the Lewis Gale School of Nursing upon graduation from high school in 1942. She became a Registered Nurse in 1945 and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps where she proudly served in the United States and in Germany for 18 months. With the military drawdown after World War II, she was honorably discharged and returned to civilian life where she served as a nurse at Gill Memorial Hospital for a short time before devoting 29 years as a nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem before her retirement from nursing in 1977. In 1949, she married Robert (Bob) Musser who was an inspector at Norfolk Western Railroad. After Bob's death at a young age in 1961, Eura continued her work at the VA Hospital where she met and later married Dr Waddie P. (Jack) Jackson; however, Jack died in 1969. In 1977, Eura retired from her work at the VA Medical Center and married Edwin (Clyde) Banner with whom she spent 26 happy years traveling all over the world. Eura was an active member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church while she was able to attend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Terry and Ima West; her three wonderful husbands, Robert Musser, Dr. Waddie Jackson, and Clyde Banner; her brother, Terry West; her sister-in-law, Esther West; her brother-in-law, Jimmy Turner; her stepdaughter-in-law, Meng Banner; and her nephew, Jamie Turner. She was dearly loved by her family, leaving three brothers, John West, Richard West and his wife, Bobbie, and Franklin West and his wife, Virginia; her sister, Mary Alice Turner; stepsons, Edwin Clyde Banner III and James Matthew Banner and his wife, Linda; stepdaughter, Sherry Banner; and stepgranddaughter, Jennifer Barry and her husband, Andy, to mourn her passing. She also leaves numerous nieces, Linda Harry, Joan West, Becky Smythers, and Julie Hammond; and nephews, Rick West, Tony West, Steve Turner, Mark West, and David West; great-nieces, Suzanne Ciopolla, Angela Miss, Erin Naiman, Rachel West, Alexis West, McKenzie West, and Bella Hammond; and great-nephews, David Harry, Dr. Brian Mitchell, Christopher West, Sam West, Terry West, James Turner, Weston Hammond, and John West and their families to treasure her memory. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 1 to 2 p.m. where services will held at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Heaton officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131 on January 23, 2015.³

     Mary Alice West Mary Alice West Turner, 98, of Salem, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Mary Alice was born July 6, 1926. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary Alice lived her life as a very loving, caring and giving person. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and encouraged her family to live a Godly life. Her devotion to her husband, Jimmie, was unwavering. Always an encouragement to him, Mary Alice served as his trusted advisor throughout his insurance career and was his compassionate caregiver through many health issues as his faithful wife. She nurtured and supported her sons, Jamie and Steven, from the time they were children and into adulthood. Mary Alice enjoyed spending time with grandsons, James and Christopher, at their home in Salem, Va., playing cards and games. She especially enjoyed time with her brothers, Frank, Richard and John, and sister Eura at the homeplace in Floyd County, affectionately called “Westwood.” Dear friends, Sharon and Randy Vinson were neighbors who became special friends for years and were like family to Mary Alice. Sharon and Mary Alice would have the time of their lives when shopping together! Mary Alice was a graduate of Check High School, Class of 1942, where she was a star basketball player and won a medal for Most Outstanding Player. She was also a graduate of Lewis Gale School of Nursing, R.N., and the University of Virginia, Class of 1947. Mary Alice was a registered nurse at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem from 1947 through 1956. She was a devout Christian and very active in her church, Central United Methodist Church in Salem, where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She lived for God and inspired her family to do the same, ultimately leading to the salvation of Steven as a young adult. Mary Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Terry and Ima West; her beloved husband of 58 years, James “Jimmie” William Turner; son, James “Jamie” West Turner; brothers, Terry, John, Frank and Richard West; sister, Eura West Banner as well as several uncles and sisters in law. Mary Alice is survived by her son, Steven Turner and his wife, Marycatherine; grandchildren, Christopher Turner and his wife, Erica, and James Turner and his mother, Helen; great grandson, Jacob Turner; step-grandson, Carter Cecil; as well as a host of nieces and nephews and nieces and nephews in law. Interment immediately following in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the staff of the Joseph C. Thomas Center at Richfield Living and her caregivers for their faithful service and compassionate care throughout her journey.⁸

She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 6, 1926 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8 As of June 18, 1949,her married name was Turner.⁵ She married James William Turner on June 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,11,8 Mary Alice West died on December 24, 2024 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.⁸

     Richard Saunders West Sr. Richard S. West, Sr. ("Dick"), 94, of East Ridge, left behind this earthly world true to himself and entered the Gates of Heaven on January 8, 2024. Dick was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, on September 11, 1929, to Terry Samuel and Ima (Saunders) West. Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Bobbie J. West; brothers, Terry, John William, and Franklin D. West; and sister, Eura West Banner. Dick is survived by his sister, Mary Alice Turner; sons, Rick and Tony West; daughter, Julie West Hammond (Robby); grandchildren, Terry West (Delaney), Rachel West, Alexis West, Weston Hammond, Bella Hammond, and McKenzie West; great grandchild, Terry Samuel West II; and a host of numerous nephews and nieces. Dick was an Air Force Veteran, graduate of Carson-Newman College, and bank officer with Oneida Bank & Trust. In 1963, he and his family relocated to establish a successful ServiceMaster Franchise in Chattanooga. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga and the Oneida Jaycees and Lions Club. Dick lived a full and extraordinary life and loved his family. He loved being outdoors, traveling, playing doubles in tennis with his wife, and dancing (both country-line and tap). He impressed upon people to laugh, enjoyed telling jokes, and seeing people enjoy life. We would like to thank Hearth Hospice and his caregivers for their faithful service on his journey. Burial will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.^4,5 He was born on September 11, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Bobbie Jean Jeffers on December 27, 1956 at Oneida, Scott Co., Tennessee.^13,14 Richard Saunders West Sr. died on January 8, 2024 at Tennessee at age 94.^4,5

     James Randolph "Jim" Coates was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹³ He was born on August 29, 1929 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Ethel Joyce Conner, daughter of Fred Alton "Freddy" Conner Sr. and Fannie Ethel Blankenship, circa 1958.^14,1,15 James Randolph "Jim" Coates died on August 24, 2014 at Virginia at age 84.³ He James Randolph Coates, 84, of Copper Hill, died on Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was born on August 29, 1929, to the late Charles and Mona Poff Coates.He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years,Joyce Coates; a son, James Randolph Coates II; one brother; and four sisters. He is survived by his daughters,Katherine Coates,Cynthia and John Gibbs, and Lisa Hassell; his grandchildren,Stormy and Beau Brieger, Chad Tankersly,Melissa Sutphin andLonnie Lewis,LeAnna and William Gallagher, Miranda Sutphin,Timothy and Louis Hassell; and his great-grandchildren,Trace Lewis,Melanie Gallagher and Paris Palmer. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery in Floyd County. on August 26, 2014.³

     Pauline Virginia Nichols was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 She married Charles Thurman Radford, son of John William Radford and Julia Ann Webb, on December 27, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 27, 1941,her married name was Radford. Pauline Virginia Nichols died on September 30, 2014 at Virginia at age 92.⁴ She Pauline Nichols Radford, 92, of Salem, was called home to her heavenly father, Tuesday, September 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Radford; daughter, Joyce Artrip; sons, Carter and Raymond; sisters, Audrey Murphey, Aberdeen Radford, Arlene Walters, Lucille Shilling; brother, Author Nichols. She is survived by daughters, Doris Fulcher (Don) and Lovanda Meldick (Ed); daughters-in-law, Faye and Sabrina Radford; son-in-law, Howard Artrip; sister-in-law, Lottie Radford; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren and two more on the way. Funeral Services will be held at noon Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Kindall Arnold officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2014 at Lotz Funeral Home Salem. on October 3, 2014.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7779.⁸ Theresa Aberdeen Nichols was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,10 She was born on October 9, 1924 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 As of January 25, 1943,her married name was Radford.³ She married Samuel Burton Radford, son of John William Radford and Julia Ann Webb, on January 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,3,10 Theresa Aberdeen Nichols died on November 23, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^8,12,10 She Aberdeene N. Radford, 83, of Salem, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Burton Radford, a brother, and two sisters. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Frances and Emory Winstead, Bobby and Phyllis Radford, Sandra and Gene Gilbert, and Wayne and Dorothy Radford; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and special caregivers Gerri Andrews, Frances, Gerald, Michele, and Lisa. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 25, 2007.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0041.¹⁰ Arlene Isabell Nichols was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,11 She was born on June 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,11,6,7 As of January 25, 1943,her married name was Walters.⁴ She married Everett Ray Walters, son of William Curtis "Dewey" Walters III and Louise Hester Susie Boyd, on January 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Arlene Isabell Nichols died on September 5, 2001 at Virginia at age 75.^1,10,11 She WALTERS, Arlene Nichols, 75, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 5, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Maude Nichols, an infant son, James Everett Walters, a sister, Audrey Murphy, and a brother Arthur Nichols. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Everett Ray Walters; daughters & sons-in-law, Janet and Allen Camper, Vinton, Phyllis and Jerry Paulin, Greenwood, Indiana; son, David Walters, Roanoke; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Radford and Aberdeen Radford, both of Salem, Lucille Shilling, Vinton. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 7, 2001.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-1390.¹³ James Arthur Nichols was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He was born on August 15, 1929 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,2,4,5,6,14,7} He married Josephine Ethyleen Poff, daughter of Millard Oliver Poff Sr. and Ruby Gaye Vest, on April 9, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 James Arthur Nichols and Josephine Ethyleen Poff were divorced on March 15, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁵ James Arthur Nichols died on January 14, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^{13,1,4,6,14,8} He NICHOLS, James Arthur, 70, of Roanoke, formerly of Check, passed away Friday, January 14, 2000 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. Surviving are his companion Katherine Lovern of Roanoke; two sons and wives, Clinton and Connie Nichols of Pilot, Ronnie and Rachel Nichols of Meadowview; three daughters and husbands, Mary and Bill McKinley of Saltville, Linda Nichols-Plowman and Grant of Myrtle Point, Ore., Wanda and John Miller of Fredericksburg; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; four sisters, Arleen Walters and Pauline Radford of Roanoke, Aberdean Radford of Salem, and Lucille Schilling of Vinton. Graveside services will be at Salem Church Cemetery. on January 16, 2000.¹

     William Raleigh Nichols was buried at Nichols Cemetery, Bear Run Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 15, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on June 27, 1930 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Irby Alvin Carr 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. 420 Engr. Co WWII."^1,4,13,6,14 He was born on April 28, 1921 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Apr 20, 1921.^{3,4,1,13,14,15} He married Maryleen Bell, daughter of Carley Romulus "Carl" Bell and Louemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump, on March 31, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Irby Alvin Carr and Maryleen Bell were divorced on December 17, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Irby Alvin Carr married Pearlie Etta Walker on August 28, 1954 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^16,4,17 Irby Alvin Carr died on September 12, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^1,4,13,6,14 He Irby Alvin Carr, 50, of Rt. 7, Roanoke, died Sunday at his home. He was a retired carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Pearlie Walker Carr; two sons, Carley L. Carr, Barry Lynn Carr, Roanoke; nine brothers, Elmer Carr, New Castle, Del., Alton Carr, Glenn Carr, Wayne Carr, George Carr, Nelson Carr, Eugene Carr, Raymond Carr, Walter L. Carr, Roanoke. The funeral will be Tuesday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethern with burial in the church cemetery. on September 13, 1971.⁶

     Walter Lyndon Carr was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 224-24-3619.¹⁵ He was born on May 2, 1923 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,15,2,3,4,5,6} He married Pearley Gay Bell, daughter of Carley Romulus "Carl" Bell and Louemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump, on April 26, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,1,8 Walter Lyndon Carr died on November 28, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,15,2,5,7 He Walter Lyndon Carr, 81, of Roanoke County, died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at his home. Walter served in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in New Guinea and the South Philippines, was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren and retired from Tultex as a Supervisor in the Dye Department with 41 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Posey Lee and Lula Holland Carr, his son, Lyndon Carr, and his brothers, Irby, Elmer, Alton, Glenn, Wayne, Nelson and Eugene Carr. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Pearley Bell Carr; his children, Charlotte Glenn and son-in-law, Dean Glenn of Vienna, Va., Shirley Carr of Reston, Va; his grandchildren, Adam and Melissa Glenn, Lara Glenn, Hannah Glenn, Gerald Carr, and Lynda Carr; his daughter-in-law, Sheryl Carr of Roanoke County; a special niece and her family, Jayne Moran, Barry and Billy Moran of Vinton; his brothers, George Carr of Rocky Mount, Raymond Carr of Maryland. Walter was a talented gardener. Both friends and family enjoyed Walter's gift for gardening. The family would like to thank Dr. Gaylord, Dr. Allen, and Carilion Hospice for their care and concern for Walter during his illness. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on November 29, 2004.¹

     Elmer Ralph Carr was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^11,9 His Social Security Number was 229-24-3582.¹² He married Loretta Mabel Craighead, daughter of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins.¹³ Elmer Ralph Carr was born on November 5, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,4,5,6,7,14,9} He married Janette Lee Thompson on March 12, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Elmer Ralph Carr died on December 15, 1986 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 61.^12,14,9 He Mr. Elmer R. Carr, 60, of 5 Rambo Dr., Newcastle, Del., died Monday at his home. He was born November 5, 1925 to Posey L. and Lula Holland Carr. Mr. Carr was an inspector for the Chrysler Corp. in Newark, Del. for 26 years, retiring in March. His wife, Loretta Graham Carr, preceded him in death in 1973. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joyce C. Jones, Surfside Beach, S.C. and Mrs. Donna C. Grocki, Newark, Del; one son, Ralph S. Carr, Newcastle, Del; three grandchildren; and seven brothers, Walter, George, Glenn, Nelson, Eugene, and Alton Carr, all of Roanoke, Va., and Raymond Carr, Burnie, Md. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. on December 20, 1986.¹⁵

     Alton Howard "Cowboy" Carr was buried at Davis Family Cemetery, Rt. 671, 0.3 miles from Rt. 655, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,1,2 His Social Security Number was 231-32-6730.¹⁵ He was born on February 13, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,7,15,2,3,4,5} He married Mary Elizabeth Davis on March 12, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,16,17,13 Alton Howard "Cowboy" Carr died on January 20, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^7,1,15,2,6 He CARR, Alton, ("Cowboy"), 67, of Redwood, died Saturday, January 20, 1996. Born on February 13, 1928, he was a son of the late Posey L. and Lula Holland Carr. He is survived by his wife, Mary Davis Carr of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Linda Carr, and Bruce and Beverley Carr of Roanoke, and Shannon and Cathy Carr of Redwood; one daughter and fiance, Dawn Carr and Charles Linenfelser of Bedford, and five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Walter and Pearl Carr, and Eugene and Linda Carr of Roanoke, Raymond and Betty Carr of Maryland, Nelson and Iris Carr of Floyd and George Carr of Roanoke. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Davis family cemetery, Redwood. on January 21, 1996.⁷

     Hettie Beatrice Nichols was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Red Oak Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 1, 1916 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of May 1, 1973,her married name was Hale.⁶ She married James Harmon Hale on May 1, 1973 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,6 As of September 16, 1991,her married name was Dunford.⁶ Hettie Beatrice Nichols married William Wayne Dunford on September 16, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,11,6 Hettie Beatrice Nichols died on October 16, 2006 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 90.^2,4 She Hettie Nichols Hale Dunford, 90, formally of Floyd passed away Monday, October 16, 2006 in a Bedford Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harmon Hale and William W. Dunford; two sisters, Hazel Woods and Ruby Hancock; and a brother, Maynard Nichols. She is survived by two brothers and wives, Wilburn and Hazel Nichols of Roanoke, Howard and Lourrain Nichols of Lexington, N.C; two sisters, Peggy and A.B. Hoback of Salem, Elsie Isom of Winston Salem, N.C; two sisters-in-law, Sadie Nichols of Salem and Hazel Hale Peters of Roanoke. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, officiating with interment in the Hale Family Cemetery in Floyd. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on October 17, 2006.²

     Rubie Irene Nichols Ms. Hancock was born in Floyd County and was a daughter of the late Rufus and Mamie Collins Nichols. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Woods. She was retired from the dietary department at Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart, VA and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Collinstown, NC. Surviving are one daughter, Janet Holt of Stuart; three sisters: Hettie Dunford of Shawsville, Peggy Hoback of Salem and Elsie Isom of Winston-Salem, NC; three brothers: Maynard Nichols of Salem, Wilburn Nichols of Montvale and Howard Nichols of Lexington; one grandson and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday at Trinity Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Paul Holt. Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.⁷ She was buried at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery, 1233 Collinstown Road, Collinstown, Stokes Co., North Carolina.⁷ She was born on August 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ As of March 16, 1949,her married name was Hancock.⁸ She married James T. Hancock on March 16, 1949 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁸ Rubie Irene Nichols and James T. Hancock were divorced on December 18, 1972 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁸ Rubie Irene Nichols died on August 19, 2001 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁹

     Clarissa Alma "Peggy" Nichols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 20, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 28, 1952,her married name was Hoback.³ She married Arthur Boyd Hoback on June 28, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,9,1,3 Clarissa Alma "Peggy" Nichols died on October 30, 2009 at Virginia at age 88.¹ She Clarissa Nichols (Peggy) Hoback, 88, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, October 30, 2009. She was born January 20, 1921, in Floyd County, Va., daughter of the late Rufus and Mamie Collins Nichols. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Maynard Nichols; and four sisters, Hettie Dunford, Irene Hancock, Hazel Woods and Elsie Isom. Mrs. Hoback was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Builders Class and taught preschoolers Sunday school for over 35 years. She is survived by her loving husband, A.B. Hoback; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Rodney Overstreet; grandchildren, Matthew and Katie Overstreet; brothers, Wilburn Nichols and wife, Hazel, and Howard Nichols and wife, Lorraine; sisters-in-law, Sadie Nichols and Lavene Nichols; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2009, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. David Mucha officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009, at John M. Oakey and Son. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Hoback's name to Salem Rescue Squad or to the Central United Methodist Church Building Fund. 540-389-5441. on October 31, 2009.¹

     Maynard Ezekiel Nichols was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on March 1, 1923 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sadie Bell Evans on April 24, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2 Maynard Ezekiel Nichols died on December 12, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,3 He Maynard Ezekiel Nichols, 82, of Salem, died on Monday, December 12, 2005. he was born in Copper Hill, Va., on March 1, 1923. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sadie Nichols. He is also survived by his daughter, Linda and her husband Lynn Lucas; his grandson, Daryl Lucas and his wife Patty; his granddaughter, Debbie Sandridge and her husband Randy; and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Wilburn and his wife Hazel, Howard and his wife Lorane; sisters, Hettie Dunford, Clarcie and her husband A.B. Hoback, Elsie Isom. He was predeceased by his sisters, Hazel Wood and Irene Hancock. He ran Nichols Market for many hears. He was an active member and deacon in the Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Salem Chapel on Wednesday, December 14, 11 a.m. with Pastor Harvey Anders and Pastor Charles Russell with interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on December 13, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3067.⁹ Hazel Isabelle Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 As of April 27, 1946,her married name was Woods.⁵ She married Irvin Thomas "Taz" Woods on April 27, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,5 Hazel Isabelle Nichols died on October 16, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^9,2 She WOODS, Hazel Nichols, 75, of Roanoke and formerly of Bent Mountain, passed away Monday, October 16, 2000 in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Thomas "Taz" Woods. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Mae Woods-Myers and Harry Carl (H.C.) Myers of Roanoke, Va; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee (Bobby), Sr. and Linda Gale Woods of Copper Hill, Va; four grandchildren, Stacy Woods of Roanoke, Va., Robert (Robbie) Woods, Jr., Connie Woods, Cathy Woods, all of Copper Hill, Va; one great-grandchild, Lacy Woods of Copper Hill, Va; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Hettie N. Dunford of Montvale, Va., Ruby Irene N. Hancock of Stuart, Va., Peggy N. and A. B. Hoback of Salem, Va., Elsie N. Isom of North Carolina; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Maynard and Sadie Nichols of Salem, Va., Wilburn and Hazel Nichols of Montvale, Va., Howard and Lorraine Nichols of North Carolina; three sisters-in-law, Lavene Basham Nichols of Salem, Va., Audrey Craighead Woods of Vinton, Va., Frances J. Woods of Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. both evenings. on October 18, 2000.²

     Emmazetta Smith was born circa 1847 at Virginia.¹ She married George W. Weaver on January 9, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 9, 1868,her married name was Weaver.

     Hannah Catherine "Cassie" Hylton was buried at Aldridge Cemetery, north side of Rt. 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on November 6, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married Pinkney B. Aldridge, son of Joseph L. Aldridge and Mary Magdaline "Polly" Webster, on June 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of June 5, 1893,her married name was Aldridge. Hannah Catherine "Cassie" Hylton died on March 2, 1947 at age 77.^1,3

     Ralph Lafayette Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S/Sgt U.S. Army WWII."^{12,9,13,14,15} His Social Security Number was 224-24-3856.¹⁶ He was born on April 30, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{16,12,3,9,13,17,18,15,19,10} He married Effie Irene Austin, daughter of Shirley Lee Austin and Hester Elizabeth "Hettie" Clower, on May 4, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Ralph Lafayette Poff and Effie Irene Austin were divorced on November 16, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.²⁰ Ralph Lafayette Poff died on January 1, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56; His gravestone has a death date of Jan 2, 1980.^9,13,14 He Ralph L. Poff, age 56, died Wednesday night in a Salem hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Cox, Salem; Miss Darlene Poff, Charlotte, N.C; Mrs. Pat (Mildred) Banks, Roanoke; one brother, Joe Poff, Christiansburg; 3 grandsons, Chris and Sean Cox, Salem; Eric Banks, Roanoke. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on January 4, 1980.¹⁴