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     Evelyn Geraldine Dickerson was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8459.⁷ She and Harold Rexall Larson were divorced.⁸ Evelyn Geraldine Dickerson was born on August 6, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,9 As of July 10, 1949,her married name was Larson.⁵ She married Harold Rexall Larson on July 10, 1949 at Washington, D.C..⁵ Evelyn Geraldine Dickerson died on January 10, 2012 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 91.^4,10,7 She Geraldine Dickerson Larson, formerly of Floyd, passed away at Halquest Memorial In-Patient Unit, Arlington, Va., on January 10, 2012. She was the only daughter of the late Waitman Taylor Dickerson and Mary Leila Sumpter Dickerson and the last surviving grandchild of the late Harvey and Octavia Simmons Dickerson. The Dickerson and Sumpter families were early settlers of Floyd County in the 1700s. Mrs. Larson was born on August 6, 1920, at the Dickerson home place on Penn Road, Floyd, Va. She attended Floyd County Schools, graduating from Floyd High School in 1937. From Floyd, she went to Roanoke, Va., to attend National Business College from which she graduated in June 1939. Geraldine then moved to Washington, D.C. She began her career as a "government girl" working for several agencies before working and retiring from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. She was a long time member of Foundry Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., and made her home in Arlington, Va. For many years, she kept the family home in Floyd, returning to see relatives and friends when s she could. When it became too difficult to travel from Arlington to Floyd, she sold that property. Geraldine was an independent career woman, cat lover of renown, and a woman of firm opinions. To describe her as feisty is to understate her pluck and determination. While Geraldine stayed in touch with relatives for most of her life, as she grew older and those near and dear passed away, she sometimes speculated on the merits of out living her peers. Geraldine is survived by several Sumpter and Dickerson second cousins, including Patricia and Colleen Kelly, of Southbury, Conn., and Dickerson cousin, Margaret A. Smith, of Floyd. Her close friends and neighbors in Arlington, Dennis and Jeannine Comella, cared for her and facilitated her ability to live independently. Interment will be held in Jacksonville Cemetery in the Family Plot. on April 19, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-42-4621.⁸ Virginia Pauline Cole was buried at Holland Municipal Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.² She was born on June 29, 1916 at Stafford Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 She married Horace Randolph Thomas on April 29, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,9,4 As of April 29, 1939,her married name was Thomas.⁴ Virginia Pauline Cole died on April 8, 2010 at Franklin, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,8,10 She Suffolk- Virginia Pauline Cole Thomas, 93 years of age, died on April 8, 2010. Born June 29, 1916 in Stafford County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Anne Deweese Cole and Shirley Leon Cole. Graduating from Ferrum Academy, she attended Radford College and graduated in 1937. Mrs. Thomas taught school in Blacksburg, Bland County, and Floyd County. From 1952 until 1965 she taught at Holland High School and, from 1965 until 1978, at Forrest Glen High School. She spent many years teaching both history and government and was the senior class sponsor, chaperoning the annual trip to Washington, D.C. and directing the senior class plays. A member of Holland Baptist Church for over 50 years, she taught Sunday school and was involved in numerous church activities. More recently, she was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Randolph Thomas. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rebecca T. England and husband, James, of Lexington and Nancy T. Musselman and husband, Irving, of Suffolk; son, Randolph Thomas and wife, Paige, of Boalsburg, Pa; sister, Dorothy Shiflett of Waynesboro, cousin, Geraldine Poage of Salem; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Interment will follow in Holland Cemetery. on May 9, 2010.²

     Dorothy Elizabeth Cole was born in September, 1917 at Stafford, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 24, 1939,her married name was Shiflet.⁴ She married Warren Elwood Shiflet on June 24, 1939 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4,8

     His Social Security Number was 227-14-2313.¹¹ Joseph Amon "Joe" Sumpter Joseph A. Sumpter, 78 of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2002. He was a member of the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church and The Joy Sunday School Class. He was retired from US Steel Corp. He is survived by children and grandchildren, Shirley Sumpter of Duluth; Terri and David Kilgore, Eufaula, AL; Yvonne and Bill Brown, Christopher and Matthew, Loganville, Yvette and Allan Chandler, Jason, RJ Thelen and Nicholas Chandler, Cumming; Gene Reiff and Amy Hashinger, Norcross, Keith and Tanya Reiff, Danielle, Joey, Molly, Madison, Snellville, Bret and Sandy Reiff, Norcross; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Alice Sumpter, Bluefield, WV; Kitty and George Elder, Buena Vista, VA; Margie and Quinton Drumheller, Lynchburg, VA; Virginia Hawes, Roanoke, VA; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Frieda Sumpter of Durham, NC; several nieces and nephews. Interment following at Arlington Memorial Park.¹² He was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia.¹² He was born on May 25, 1923 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,10,3,4,5 He married Barbara Lee Johnson on June 11, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^10,13 Joseph Amon "Joe" Sumpter died on January 30, 2002 at Georgia at age 78.^11,12

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-8386.¹³ William Riley Sumpter was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Navy Korea."^1,3 He was born on March 29, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,2,4,5,14 He married Aurelia June White before 1967.² William Riley Sumpter and Aurelia June White were divorced before 1967.² William Riley Sumpter married Aurelia June White on March 24, 1967 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.² William Riley Sumpter died on December 20, 1985 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 56.^13,5,15 He William R. Sumpter, age 56, died Friday morning in the VA Hospital in Johnson City, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, June White Sumpter; a daughter, Mrs. Scott Butts of Germany; a son, Curtis Sumpter of Kingsport; four brothers, Curtis A. Sumpter of Floyd, Va, James H. Sumpter III of Roanoke, Va., Joseph A. Sumpter of Atlanta, Ga. and Robert M. Sumpter of Durham, NC; five sisters, Mrs. Vera DeHart of Floyd, Va., Miss Alice Sumpter Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. George Elder of Newport News, Va, Mrs. Quinton Drumheller of Lynchburg, Va. and Mrs. Ben Hawes of Roanoke. on December 22, 1985.¹⁵

     Ervin Hope Hill was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,8 His Social Security Number was 229-18-6770.¹⁰ He was born on September 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,3,11 He married Mary Ellen Moran on May 15, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,12 Ervin Hope Hill died on June 18, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^2,8 He Ervin H. Hill, 45, of 503 Liberty Road, NE, Roanoke, formerly of Floyd, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary Moran Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Doug Custer, Miss Pamela Hill, Roanoke; three sons, Cecil Lee Hill, Donald Ray Hill, Ricky Hill, Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Emma Conner Hill, Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. James Spangler, Floyd, Mrs. Junior Duncan, Christiansburg; two brothers, Clint Hill, Roanoke, E. C. Hill Jr., Floyd. The funeral will be at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren in Floyd with burial in the church cemetery. on June 19, 1969.⁸

     Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 15, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 He married Mary Jane Walton, daughter of Doctor Lee M. Walton and Serena Louvina Law, on December 6, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner died on January 17, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 51.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-4132.¹² Clinton Russell "Clint" Hill was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,3 He was born on September 25, 1926 at West Virginia.^{12,13,3,4,5,6,7} He married Della Ruth Hoback on March 17, 1943 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^4,14 Clinton Russell "Clint" Hill and Della Ruth Hoback were divorced on January 13, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Clinton Russell "Clint" Hill married Phyllis Cale on August 30, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Clinton Russell "Clint" Hill and Phyllis Cale were divorced on February 3, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Clinton Russell "Clint" Hill married Mary Ellen Moran on September 11, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Clinton Russell "Clint" Hill and Mary Ellen Moran were divorced on May 26, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Clinton Russell "Clint" Hill died on November 28, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^13,3,6

     Tabitha Elizabeth "Bettie" Young was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 1, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Rufus Helfin Hendrick on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 31, 1880,her married name was Hendrick. Tabitha Elizabeth "Bettie" Young died on January 20, 1955 at age 93.²

     Catherine Nadene Sprouse was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on September 12, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,4 She married Irving O'Neil Hall, son of Claude Swanson Hall and Reta Juanita Hendrick, on May 18, 1985 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of May 18, 1985,her married name was Hall.¹ Catherine Nadene Sprouse died on September 20, 2018 at Virginia at age 73.^3,4 She HALL, Nadene S., 73, of Chesterfield, went to be with her Lord September 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Helen Sprouse; and brother, Wilson Sprouse. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Irving Hall; son, George Edward Fender (Tammy); brother, Mike Sprouse; grandchildren, Damon Fender (Kaley) and Forest Blake Fender; greatgrandchildren, Kaitlyn (age 6) and Mason (age 2); nieces, Joannie Sprouse and Malinda Roberts; and her extended family of two sons, Ray and Donald Hall; two daughters, Kimberly Graham and Jennifer Coates; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Nadene was an active member of Oak Forest Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, president of her Sunday school class and head of the kitchen committee. She adored her great-grandchildren and in her eyes, they were everything. Interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. on September 23, 2018.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-50-9626.⁹ Irvin Darrell Murphy was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on September 2, 1931 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^{9,3,4,10,5,6,7,8} He married Audrey Evelyn Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on April 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,11,3 Irvin Darrell Murphy died on October 12, 2000 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^2,9,4,10,5 He MURPHY, I. D., (Darrell), 69, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, October 12, 2000 in the VA Hospital in Asheville, N.C. due to complications during heart surgery. He was the last surviving member of his family and was retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service and also retired from the VA Hospital in Salem with 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Mozzello Murphy; his first wife, Audrey Nichols Murphy; a daughter, Cindy Murphy; son, Douglas "Peaches" Murphy and his brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife, Linda J. Murphy of the home; his sons, Jeffery C. "Jeff" Murphy and Richard L. "Ricky" Murphy, Rocky Mount; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Duane Brizendine, Rocky Mount; two grandchildren, Aimee and Dannie Brizendine; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Jean Holtzapfel, Beckley, W.Va; two special nieces, Amanda Fitzwater and Laura Wray; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. on October 15, 2000.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-94-4826.⁷ Cammie Lula Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on March 11, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,9 She married John Henry Ferris, son of James Ira Ferris and Harriet Luthenia Yopp, on October 12, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9 As of October 12, 1940,her married name was Ferris. Cammie Lula Stump died on August 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^7,9

     Samuel Henry Stump was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,11,6 He married Mary Mae Holt.^4,6 Samuel Henry Stump was born on May 18, 1905 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1906.^{1,10,3,4,11,12} He married Minnie Marie Ferris, daughter of James Ira Ferris and Harriet Luthenia Yopp, on December 29, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Henry Stump and Minnie Marie Ferris were divorced on March 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Samuel Henry Stump died on August 6, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^10,4,11 He The funeral for Samuel Henry Stump, 64, of Rt. 7, Roanoke, formerly of Floyd, will be Saturday with burial in Restvale Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mary Holt Stump; a stepdaughter, Mrs. William Allen, Floyd; three stepsons, Jake Richards, Statesboro, Ga; Joe Richards, Martinsville; Pete King, Keyport. N.J; a sister, Mrs. Lula Ferris, Copper Hill; two brothers, Irvin Stump, Copper Hill, Alfred Stump, Ashland, Del. on August 8, 1969.⁶

     William Irvin Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 30, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ora Mae Ferris, daughter of James Ira Ferris and Harriet Luthenia Yopp, on November 28, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Irvin Stump died on December 18, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.¹

     Emma Gay Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,6 She was born on April 11, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,5 She married Kermit Quinton Bell, son of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on May 29, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was Bell. Emma Gay Stump died on October 6, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.^4,2,5,6 She Mrs. Emma Gay Bell, 35, died today in a Roanoke hospital from what Dr. F. C. Bedsaul, who is county coroner, said were self-inflicted wounds. Dr. Bedsaul said Mrs. Bell was struck by a shotgun charge in the left upper chest yesterday at her home in Copper Hill vicinity. Interment in Old Salem churchyard. Surviving are her husband, and three children, John Lewis, Betty Lou and Silva Frances Bell. on October 7, 1946.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-7813.⁷ Bertha Mae Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 She was born on November 6, 1896 at Jacks Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,1,2 She died on September 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 100.^7,1,3 She SHOCKEY, Bertha Mae, 100 years and 10 months old, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 5, 1997, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home. She was born in raised in Floyd County, and was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are a niece and nephew, Leo and Viva Bowles of Bent Mountain; a niece, Helen Ruth Colder of Florida, and several half-nieces and half-nephews. Interment will be in Walton Cemetery. on September 6, 1997.¹

     Helen Ester Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 She was born on May 21, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of October 26, 1935,her married name was Stump.⁷ She married William Lemon "Willie" Stump, son of William R. Stump and Mary Ann Collins, on October 26, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 Helen Ester Shockey died on June 28, 1969 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 71.^4,5 She Helen Shockey Stump, 71, wife of William L. Stump, of Copper Hill, died Saturday June 28, 1969 in a Marion hospital. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Helen Volder, Lantana, Fla; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Dessie Ferris, Mrs. Blanche King, Copper Hill, Mrs. Bessie Stump, Callaway; a stepson, Chris L. Stump, Fieldale; two sisters, Miss Bertha Shockey, Copper Hill, Mrs. Charlie Bowles, Boones Mill; a half-sister, Mrs. Dora Lancaster, Copper Hill. Burial in Walton Cemetery. on July 3, 1969.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-72-5128.⁵ Tillie Haven Shockey was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 She was born on May 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone has a birth date of May 15, 1901.^5,2,7,8 As of November 18, 1920,her married name was Bowles.⁴ She married Charles Lee "Charlie" Bowles Sr. on November 18, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,4 Tillie Haven Shockey died on August 25, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^5,6,2,7,9 She BOWLES, Tillie S., 94, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 25, 1995 in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Charlie Lee Bowles Sr. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary B. Altice and son, Charlie Lee Bowles Jr. She was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leo and Viva Bowles, Bent Mountain; daughter-in-law, Judy Bowles, Boones Mill; three grandchildren, Margaret Shepherd, Bent Mountain, Leola Hoback, Bent Mountain and Rodney Bowles, Boones Mill; five great-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Shockey, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Fairmont Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on August 27, 1995.⁶