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     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8723.⁷ Millard Jay Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 He was born on June 22, 1918 at Virginia.^7,3 He died on January 20, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^7,8,1,5 He FLOYD - Millard J. Strickler, age 72, died Sunday in a Roanoke nursing home. He was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation. Surviving are one sister, Freda Augustson, Norfolk; one brother, Delma Strickler, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Pine Creek Church Cemetery with Dr. Alton L. Griffin officiating. on January 22, 1991.¹

     Ortha Hydie Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She was born on September 3, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 She died on August 18, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-5103.⁴ Freeda Arlene Strickler was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁵ She married John Andrew Augustson.^6,5 Her married name was Augustson. Freeda Arlene Strickler was born on August 16, 1926 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,2 She died on August 25, 2000 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 74.^4,5 She Freeda S. Augustson, 74, died Aug. 25, 2000, at her residence. Mrs. Augustson was born in Floyd County, Va., and was a member of Piney Creek Baptist Church in Floyd County. She was also a member of Women of the Moose. Survivors include her husband, John A. Augustson; a daughter, Kathryn A. Read of Knotts Island, N.C; two sons, Leonard Emil Augustson of Chesapeake and John Andrew Augustson II of Virginia Beach; a brother Delma Strickler of Floyd County; two grandchildren, Julie Augustson of Wilmington, N.C., and April Lumpkin of Puerto Rico; a great-grandchild, Harley Grimmett of Wilmington, N.C; and numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Rosewood Memorial Park by the Rev. Robert F. Pittman III. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Norfolk Sentara Hospice. on August 26, 2000.⁵

     Juanita Joyce Layman was born on April 7, 1933 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4 As of February 27, 1950,her married name was Neely.³ She married William Horace Neely on February 27, 1950 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^3,10 Juanita Joyce Layman and William Horace Neely were divorced on June 16, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Juanita Joyce Layman died on March 1, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁷ She Juanita Layman Neely, 90, of Roanoke, VA peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her family home. Born in Floyd, Virginia, to Weda Sweeney Layman and William D. Layman on April 7, 1933, Juanita was baptized at the Little River Baptist Church. The family settled in Roanoke where they opened their first business W & H Confectionery which later became Layman Candy Company. Juanita graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1951, soon married and had three daughters. At the age of 29, she joined her parents at Layman Candy Company and grew the business while raising her children on her own. Juanita became President of the company in 1963 and took the business to greater heights, growing the local shop to a multi-state operation, now known as Layman Distributing. Juanita remained President of Layman Distributing for 55 years and served as Chairwoman of the Board until her death. Juanita was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a pillar of the Roanoke, Salem community and one of the leading female business owners in the area, being named to the WorkingWoman magazine's Top 500 business women in the US. She devoted her life to Layman Distributing and left a growing legacy that has continued for four generations. Even though Juanita enjoyed much success in her career, her true joys were her children. Known by her family as Momma, Mumu, and G-G, she tirelessly loved, nurtured and supported each of them. Juanita was smart, honest and fair; a straight shooter both in her business career and personal life. She was appreciated for her sage advice and wisdom that she would provide just when her family, employees, and customers needed it most. She is preceded in death by her loving mother Weda Ruth Sweeney Layman, dedicated father William Demetrius Layman, and infant brother Robert Carlton Layman. She is survived by her children Judy (Mickey) Ross, Janet (Harry) Surratt, and Jerri Jacobs (Fred); grandchildren Scott (Samantha) Thomasson, Justin (Hannah) Keen, Jordan (Bridget Brydges) Keen, Harrison (Jackie Travis) Surratt, Elizabeth (Michael) Holt, Hollyn (Justin) Brown, and Sarah (Graham Pratt) Surratt; great grandchildren Sydney Kate, Jackson, Sawyer, Grace, Julia, Ophelia, Gunner, Seraphine, and Asher. on March 6, 2024.⁷

     Susan A. Dodson was born circa 1865 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of before 1900,her married name was Slate.¹ She married Felix Slate before 1900.¹ Susan A. Dodson married James T./H. Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Sarah W. "Sallie" Hardy, on December 26, 1900 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 26, 1900,her married name was Yates.¹

     Anna P. McWhirter was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 13th & Washington, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ She was born on April 11, 1871 at Tennessee.^2,1 As of December 26, 1905,her married name was Yates.³ She married Joseph Samuel "Joe" Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Sarah W. "Sallie" Hardy, on December 26, 1905 at Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,3 Anna P. McWhirter died on February 15, 1941 at Oklahoma at age 69.¹

     Jane Ann Giles was born circa 1825 at Virginia.² She married Edward W. Terry on January 10, 1848 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. As of January 10, 1848,her married name was Terry.

     Ida McGhee was born circa 1859 at Virginia.¹ She married Stephen Henry "Freeman" Yates, son of William Riceville/Rice Yates and Elizabeth "Betsy" McLaughlin, on April 21, 1915 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 21, 1915,her married name was Yates.

     Fleming Henry Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 28, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He Listed in Compiled Confederate Records as enlisting in Company A, 54th Virginia Infantry in Jacksonville (now the town of Floyd) on 9/10/1862. Present on 1/1/1862 and 12/31/1863. Taken POW at Marietta, Georgia on 6/23/1864, sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois where held until he was paroled on 6/16/1865. on October 9, 1862. He married Mary Peradine Conner, daughter of Nathan L. Conner and Eliza "Elizabeth" Cole, on August 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Fleming Henry Poff died on September 15, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.⁵

     Catherine Melinda Coffee was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas. She was born on November 7, 1883 at Grayson Co., Texas. She married William Henry Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Sarah W. "Sallie" Hardy, on February 15, 1903 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ As of February 15, 1903,her married name was Yates.¹ As of before January 30, 1920,her married name was Metcalf.² Catherine Melinda Coffee married L. E. Metcalf before January 30, 1920.² Catherine Melinda Coffee died on March 1, 1966 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at age 82.

     Sarah Lorraine Cooper was born circa 1871 at Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi.² As of January 8, 1920,her married name was Yates.¹ She married William Henry Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Sarah W. "Sallie" Hardy, on January 8, 1920 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.¹

     John Henry Yates was buried at Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^5,1 He was born on December 13, 1903 at Indian Territory, Oklahoma.^5,1 He married Martha Angeline Symington on February 24, 1926 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^6,1,7 John Henry Yates died on September 30, 1976 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 72.^5,1 He The funeral for John H. Yates, 72, Wichita, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Larkin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Mr. Yates, a former Leavenworth resident, died Thursday afternoon in Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born Dec. 13, 1903, in Indian Territory in Oklahoma, the son of William Henry and Catherine Coffey Yates. He was reared at Denison, Tex. He moved to Wichita in 1972 after he retired as a civil service painter from Ft. Leavenworth. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was married to Martha Symington at Leavenworth Feb. 24, 1926. She survives at the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Anderson, Meriden, and Kathryn McDonald, 1724 Pawnee Court; three sons, Ted Yates, 312 Linn, John Yates, 1718 Seneca, and James Yates, Wichita ; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Larkin Funeral Home after noon Saturday. on October 1, 1976.¹

     Bertha Jo Yates was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.^4,1 She was born on May 5, 1905 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.⁴ As of circa 1924,her married name was Malone.⁵ She married Reuben B. Malone on July 31, 1924 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Bertha Jo Yates and Reuben B. Malone were divorced before May 4, 1940.⁷ Bertha Jo Yates married Jacob Herbert "Jake" Sowell on April 8, 1943 at Admire, Lyon Co., Kansas.⁴ As of April 8, 1943,her married name was Sowell. Bertha Jo Yates died on February 5, 1966 at Perrin Air Force Base, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 60.^8,4,1

     Reuben B. Malone was born circa 1900 at Texas.¹ He married Bertha Jo Yates, daughter of William Henry Yates and Catherine Melinda Coffee, on July 31, 1924 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.² Reuben B. Malone and Bertha Jo Yates were divorced before May 4, 1940.³

     His Social Security Number was 451-46-3565.¹ Jacob Herbert "Jake" Sowell was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.² He was born on July 12, 1902 at Vassar, Osage Co., Kansas.^1,3 He married Bertha Jo Yates, daughter of William Henry Yates and Catherine Melinda Coffee, on April 8, 1943 at Admire, Lyon Co., Kansas.² Jacob Herbert "Jake" Sowell died on March 10, 2002 at Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 99.^1,3

     Noel Fulton Dodson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on May 22, 1896 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 He married Irene H. Atkinson circa 1916.^9,2,10,4,5,6 Noel Fulton Dodson died on August 25, 1949 at Danville, Virginia, at age 53.^5,6

     Parry Hugh Dodson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 223-50-8627.¹⁰ He was born on July 6, 1898 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,9 He married Nancy Ruth Wyatt on February 8, 1948 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^9,3 Parry Hugh Dodson died on November 13, 1980 at Danville, Virginia, at age 82.^10,2,9

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-8254.⁶ Eldridge Herman Dodson Sr. was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁷ He was born on October 14, 1902 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,7,5 He married Ruth Smith on February 24, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ Eldridge Herman Dodson Sr. died on July 13, 1994 at Danville, Virginia, at age 91.^6,4,7

     Carrie Watson Dodson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 229-16-6223.³ She was born on March 12, 1904 at Danville, Virginia.^3,6 As of September 24, 1938,her married name was Lewis.² She married Charles Walter Lewis on September 24, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² As of March 30, 1957,her married name was Davis.² Carrie Watson Dodson married Richard Wilson Davis on March 30, 1957 at Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Carrie Watson Dodson died on October 12, 1992 at Danville, Virginia, at age 88.^3,7,6

     Sarah Laura Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 21, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Robert Oscar Sisson, son of David Sloan Sisson and Sarah Magdalene Coon, on May 10, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 10, 1903,her married name was Sisson. Sarah Laura Simpson died on May 5, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,2

     Robert Oscar Sisson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-01-7734.⁵ He was born on May 30, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Sarah Laura Simpson, daughter of William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson and Sarah Barbara Furrow, on May 10, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Robert Oscar Sisson died on January 25, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 223-62-8350.⁶ Lola Dean Sisson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 12, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 She married Lamacus Emory Whitenack on April 27, 1929.^1,3 As of April 27, 1929,her married name was Whitenack. Lola Dean Sisson died on November 7, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,3

     Robert William Sisson was born on July 28, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Georgia Viola "Georgie" Richard on August 26, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Robert William Sisson and Georgia Viola "Georgie" Richard were divorced on April 24, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Robert William Sisson died in 1974.¹

     Lynwood Brammer Sisson was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights, Cook Co., Illinois.⁷ His Social Security Number was 228-09-7062.⁸ He married Dorothy A. Draper.^1,7 Lynwood Brammer Sisson was born on October 10, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,9,7 He married Edna LaVerne Akers on March 17, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lynwood Brammer Sisson married Lois Fissel on December 8, 1947.¹ Lynwood Brammer Sisson died on February 3, 1972 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado, at age 56.^1,3,7 He Linwood B. Sisson, 56, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Palatine, died Thursday in Colorado Springs. He was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Floyd, Va., and was a veteran of World War II. Visitation is today from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Ahlgrin and Sons Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, and tomorrow until time of funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy A; four sons, David K. of Chicago, Douglas A., Kenneth B. and Robert L. Sisson, all at home; three daughters, Mrs. Lynda Hanke of Rolling Meadows, Mrs. Frank Kingry of Roanoke, Va., and Melody May Sisson, at home; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lola Whiteneck of Roanoke, Va., and a brother, Robert Sisson of Miami, Fla. on February 8, 1972.⁷

     Lamacus Emory Whitenack was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 26, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Lola Dean Sisson, daughter of Robert Oscar Sisson and Sarah Laura Simpson, on April 27, 1929.^1,3 Lamacus Emory Whitenack died on May 14, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.³

     Ora Gladys Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10 Her Social Security Number was 230-10-6606.¹¹ She married Francis H. "Bud" Cooper.^1,9 Her married name was Cooper. Ora Gladys Cole was born on July 10, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,10,2,8 She married Watson Luther Holloway on November 14, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 14, 1937,her married name was Holloway. Ora Gladys Cole and Watson Luther Holloway were divorced on April 10, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² As of July 27, 1962,her married name was Boitnott.¹³ Ora Gladys Cole married John Robert "Bob" Boitnott on July 27, 1962 at Alexandria, Virginia.^9,14,13 Ora Gladys Cole died on March 10, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^11,9,10,14 She Ora Holloway Boitnott Cooper, 91, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2005. She was predeceased by her husbands, Bob Boitnott and Francis H. (Bud) Cooper and a daughter, Donna H. King. Mrs. Cooper was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Tom Brogan; two grandsons, Rusty and Michael King; two great-grandchildren, Ivey and Georgia King; and a brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Ruth Cole. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. For their excellent care, a special thank you is extended to the nurses and wonderful CNA's at Our Lady of the Valley. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2005 at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Charles R. Doyle will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on March 12, 2005.⁹

     Aaron Jethro Cole was buried at Red Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 5, 1921 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Mable Ruth Fralin on June 9, 1949 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^4,1,2,3,8 Aaron Jethro Cole died on November 14, 2010 at Virginia at age 89.³ He Aaron J. Cole, 89, of Wirtz, Va., died Sunday, November 14, 2010. He was the youngest of nine children born to Letcher and Lucy Pearl Finchum Cole on June 5, 1921, in Floyd, Virginia. During World War II he worked in the Naval Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia and later moved to Roanoke, Virginia where he began a 30 year career as a machinist with the Norfolk & Western Railway. On June 9, 1949, he married Ruth Fralin Cole, the love of his life at Trinity Methodist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina and settled in Roanoke where they worked together to raise four children. Upon retirement, Aaron and Ruth moved to Wirtz in Franklin County, Virginia where they enjoyed being active in their community, especially the Red Valley United Methodist Church. Aaron's survivors include his wife, Ruth Fralin Cole; daughters, Carolyn Cole Hill and husband, Jack, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Andrea Cole Bender and husband, Bradley, in Draper, Utah; sons, Alan Barry Cole and wife, Kathy DeHart Cole, in Suffolk, Virginia, Wade Douglas Cole and wife, Mary Webb Cole, in Austell, Georgia. Also surviving are grandchildren, Stephanie Hill Drury, Jennifer Hill MacLean, John Sanford Hill III, Randall Aaron Bender, Joel Bradley Bender, Charles Alan Cole, Christy Anne Cole, Nicholas Aaron Cole, Jonathan Aaron Cole, Garrett Douglas Cole, Maggie Suzanne Cole; as well as great-grandchildren, Judah and Rilian Drury, Isabel MacLean, Jacob, Brian, Jada, and Brianna Cole. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews; and caregiver, Carolyn Wray. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Oliver, Palomar, Leslie, and Clem; and four sisters, Mamie, Sylvia, Alverta, and Ora. Funeral services will be conducted from Red Valley United Methodist Church, 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Jim Burns officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Red Valley United Methodist Church, 30 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill, Virginia 24065. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount and following the service in the Fellowship Hall at Red Valley. on November 16, 2010.³

     Bessie Adeleen Poff was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on February 23, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,6,3 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Nichols.² She married Doyle Grant Nichols on February 20, 1943 at Washington, D.C..^8,2,3 Bessie Adeleen Poff died on April 10, 2016 at La Plata, Charles Co., Maryland, at age 97.^6,3 She Bessie Adeleen Nichols, formerly of Clinton, MD, died on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Sagepoint Assisted Living in La Plata. She was 97 years old. Born on Feb. 23, 1919 in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Pearlie Gaye Board and the late Samuel Poff. Adeleen worked in retail sales and the customer service career field. Her interests were sewing, gardening and oil painting. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and was very active in her church until recently. Adeleen was a long time member of the Aglow Women's Fellowship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Grant Nichols, her son Doyle Henry Nichols, and two of her sisters, Annabelle and Virginia. Adeleen is survived by her children, Shirley Spence (Jerry), Rick Nichols (Barbara), her sister Joyce Sledd; grandchildren Stephanie Spence, Jeff Spence, Erin Altieri, Brian Nichols, Stephen Nichols and Brett Nichols; great grandchildren Joshua Spence and Sidney Spence and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, from 3 p.m. until time of service to begin at 6 p.m. at the Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., 5635 Washington Ave., La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will take place on Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. (everyone to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m.) at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, VA 22042. on April 15, 2016.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-0146.⁶ Virginia F. Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 Her married name was James.⁷ She married John Tuttle James.^7,8 Virginia F. Poff was born on November 19, 1921 at Virginia.⁶ She died on May 22, 1999 at Virginia at age 77.^6,8 She JAMES, Virginia Poff, 77, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 22, 1999. She was the widow of John T. James. Surviving are her daughters, Mary J. Austin, Blue Ridge, Judy J. Combs and husband, Donald, Elliston, Linda J. Blankenship and husband, Otho, Myrtle Beach, S.C; grandchildren, Scott and Adam Combs, Greg Garvey; great-grandchildren, Cody and Chelsea Garvey, Ryan Combs; sisters, Joyce Sledd, Callaway, Annabelle Yearout, Cloverdale, Adeleen Doyle, Maryland; and her many friends at Edinburgh Square Apartments. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday, May 24, 1999, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Wilson Family Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel. (366-0707) on May 23, 1999.⁸