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     Joseph Riley Simmons Joseph Riley Simmons, 94, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was the son of the late Moncie Edward Simmons and Clara Stump Simmons. Joseph served in the United States Army and was a WWII Veteran. He retired from the Roanoke City School System with 28 years of service. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Winford Simmons, 2 infant brothers and a sister, Alain Akers. Joseph was a loving and devoted husband and father. He enjoyed weekend family road trips on the parkway and visiting with family. A man of few words that could convey his thoughts by a simple look or a snap of his fingers, though he had few words he taught us respect, manners, morals and love for friends and family by example. Joseph was not a church goer but, he loved the Lord and conveyed that love to his children. He was a hard worker and quit was not in his vocabulary, he displayed this all his life especially in his last 4 years. In “Daddy’s” words “I can do anything I set my mind to. His hobbies were gardening, keeping his yard mowed and preparing large meals for his family on special occasions which he loved. Surviving him are his wife of 66 years, Doris Maxey Simmons; children, Karenlee Simmons, Steven Simmons and wife, Cathryn, Janet Scott and Rebecca Wilkerson and husband, James; brother, Elmer Simmons; 9 grandchildren, Amy, Jacob, Cheyenne, Matthew, Ashley, Alan, Misty, Debra, Ryan; 8 great-grandchildren, Britany, Cameron, Sierra, Sophia, Adalynn, Miranda, Amanda and Zachary; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Naphari, Layla and Lilly; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; children who loved him like a Papa, Lynn, Candence and Michael. The family would like to thank all the staff at Medi Hospice for their wonderful support and care over the past four years. A special thanks to Theresa, Diana, Katie, Marla and John for the personal and loving care they provided in Joseph and Doris’ home. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 8, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Doris Marie Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on January 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Joseph Riley Simmons died on May 9, 2019 at Virginia at age 94.⁴

     Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons Steven Riley Simmons, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. He was the husband of Kathy (Babydoll) A. Simmons. Steve was born May 16, 1956 in Roanoke, the son of the late Joseph Riley Simmons and Doris Maxey Simmons. Steve was a United States Navy veteran. He achieved a degree as a Master Electrician. He was employed by the Roanoke City Public Schools System for over 44 years. He loved to play his guitar, watch Virginia Tech football, enjoyed woodworking, and traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a compassionate and loving person who never knew a stranger and would give you the shirt off his back. Steve was a devoted, son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his wife, Kathy (Babydoll) Simmons, and mother, Doris M. Simmons, he is survived by his daughters, Deborah McDaniel and husband, Harold, and Cheyenne Barton and husband, Wade; son, Ryan Flick; granddaughter, Amanda Barton; grandson, Zachary Shifflett; great granddaughters, Lily and Layla; sisters, Karenlee Simmons, Janet Scott, and Beckie Wilkerson and husband, Jimmy; brother-in-law, Johnny Benson; a number of nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Chelsea; and special friends, Henry Johnny Johnson, Frank Moran, and Nate Wheeling.⁶ He married Kathy/Cathryn Unknown.^1,2,7,6 Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons was born on May 16, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Deloris Marie Mays on June 14, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons and Deloris Marie Mays were divorced on November 20, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons died on June 7, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.⁶

     His name was legally changed to John William "Willie" Huffman. John William "Willie" Newman was born circa 1868 at West Virginia.³

     Robert Roland Ries Sr. married Lillian Adaway Poff, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Poff and Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge.¹ His Social Security Number was 474-07-0589.⁴ Robert Roland Ries Sr. was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.^5,6 He was born on April 28, 1920 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^{7,4,5,2,3,6,8} He and Lillian Adaway Poff were divorced on July 28, 1971 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.⁹ Robert Roland Ries Sr. died on March 9, 1982 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 61.^7,5,6,8

     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9612.⁷ Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He was born on April 11, 1889 at Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,7,6 He married Viola Ellen Poff, daughter of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,4,10 Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. died on July 3, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^4,5 He Jacob Oak Helm, age 86, died Thursday morning in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired section foreman for the N&W Railway. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ernestine Epperly of Salem; three sons, Wallace M. Helm, Clyde C. and Junior Helm, all of Elliston; three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Creasy, Mrs. Livie Branch, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Lucy Hall, Salem; two brothers, Bernard Helm of Elliston, C. E. Helm, Roanoke; thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Interment in East Hill Cemetery in Elliston. on July 4, 1975.⁵

     Mary Sue Elmore was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She Mrs. Mary Paxton, wife of Clyde Paxton, daughter of Z. U. Elmore, was born November 20, 1883 and died February 17, 1921, aged 37 years, 3 months and 27 days. She leaves a husband, three daughters, Dolpha, Rhodie, and Adaline; mother, one sister and one brother, Elder J. F. Elmore. Sister Paxton became a member of the Advent Christian church in early life, and proved faithful until her death. Her father, Elder Z. N. Elmore, and Edward, her brother, were both ministers of the West Virginia Conference. All three are sweetly sleeping in the cemetery at Ivydale, West Virginia.² She was born on November 20, 1883 at Roane Co., West Virginia.² As of May 3, 1902,her married name was Paxton.² She married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on May 3, 1902.^5,2 Mary Sue Elmore died on February 17, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 37.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5523.⁶ Gracie Edith Furrow was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,1,9 She was born on June 28, 1908 at Virginia.^6,10,7,1,9 She married Clifton Roger Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on January 4, 1928 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^8,11,1,2 As of January 4, 1928,her married name was Wickham.² Gracie Edith Furrow died on December 15, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^6,7,8,1,9 She SHAWSVILLE - Gracie Edith Wickham, age 82, of 1242 Flick Drive, died Saturday night, December 15, 1990, in a Salem hospital. She was the widow of Clifton R. Wickham and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Howard W. Bandy, Shawsville; one son, Donald R. Wickham, Salisbury, Md; a sister, Ethel Wimmer, Shawsville; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Willie Yates, with burial in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, Shawsville, Va.,
24162. Friends may call anytime Monday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 7:00 until 9:00 Monday evening. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
on December 17, 1990.⁸

     William Kenneth "Bill" Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 7, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Lyndall Mae Hall on February 8, 1964 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,7,5 William Kenneth "Bill" Cole died on August 29, 2016 at Virginia at age 79.³ He William Kenneth (Bill) Cole, 79, of Pilot, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Elsie Cole. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lyndall Hall Cole; daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Steve Dove, of Christiansburg, and Sandra and Cary McConnell, of Monroe; grandchildren, Kenneth (Kenny) Dove, (Haley and Madi), of Floyd, Keisha Dove, of Christiansburg, and Cole McConnell, of Monroe; brothers and sisters-in-law, Perry and Jane Cole, and Roy Cole (Glenna); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Catherine Hall, Jack and Ruth Hall, and Roscoe Hall; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends, and coworkers. Bill graduated from Auburn High School in 1954, and served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. He worked at Corning Glass for 20 years, and retired from Findlay Industries, Dublin, in 2002. He also clerked for McNeil Auctions for over 50 years. Bill has lived in Pilot and farmed his entire life. His endeavors to help others was his goal, and he was a very talented person at anything he set forth to do and has passed many traits on to his family. The family would like to thank Dr. Daniel Bauer, Dr. R. Lee Meyers, DeEtta Ray, D.N.P., and Dr. Harry McCoy, and their staff for the great health care received by Bill over the years. The Graveside Service will be held with full military honors at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on September 1, 2016.³

     Lyndall Mae Hall Lyndall Mae Hall Cole, Jul 18, 1942 - Nov 3, 2024. Lyndall Mae Hall Cole, 82, of Pilot, VA passed away on November 3, 2024. Lyndall was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, William (Bill) Cole; parents, Alfred and Maeda Hall; brother Tommy, half –brothers Roy, Martin, Lewis, and Ernie; half-sisters Emma Bower and Alberta Agee; nephew Chris Hall; and in-laws Irvin and Elsie Cole. Lyndall is survived by her devoted and loving daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Steve Dove, and Sandra and Cary McConnell; grandchildren (also known as her pride, joy and reason to smile) Kenny and Hilary Dove, Keisha Dove (Josh, Weston and Saylor), and Cole McConnell; cherished brothers and sisters-in-law, Louise Hall, Jack and Ruth Hall, Roscoe Hall, Perry and Jane Cole, Roy Cole (Glenna); faithful best friends Mary Sutphin and Jean Crabtree; as well as many nephews, a niece, cousins, friends, former co-workers, and neighbors in Floyd and Pilot. All her life, Lyndall enjoyed farm life. She graduated from Floyd County High School in 1960 and was a star player and co-captain of the girls’ basketball team. To say that Lyndall was dedicated to her career, is an understatement! She started with Devore & Grubbs Law Firm and had the honor of serving as Judge’s Secretary for both the Honorable Kenneth I. Devore (Lina) and the Honorable Ray W. Grubbs (Betsy) as they elevated to Judgeship. Completing over 40 years of loyal service as Circuit Court Reporter, she worked with so many wonderful people. In their free time, Lyndall and Bill clerked for McNeil Auctions for over 50 years. Lyndall spent her life ensuring that others were taken care of, especially her family. She made sure that her legacy will live own through her children and grandchildren. The family would like to extend profound thanks to Dr. Isaac Spence and his nurse Kim; all staff at Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg; and Medi Hospice. Committal at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 18, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married William Kenneth "Bill" Cole, son of Irvin Dallas Cole and Dora Elsie Chafin, on February 8, 1964 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3,4 As of February 8, 1964,her married name was Cole.⁴ Lyndall Mae Hall died on November 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 82.³

     James Earsley Simmons was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 20, 1916 at Virginia.¹ He married Claudine Cole, daughter of Dallas Lacy Cole and Docia French Altizer, on December 18, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 James Earsley Simmons died on April 18, 1987 at age 71.¹

     James William Simmons was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Callie Edwards. James William Simmons was born on January 21, 1882.² He died on June 12, 1958 at age 76.¹

     Callie Edwards married James William Simmons. Callie Edwards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Simmons. She was born on March 27, 1887.¹ She died on August 7, 1978 at age 91.¹

     Rev. Jonathan Franklin "John" Elmore was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3 He was born on July 22, 1878 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Vernella "Nilla" "Vernilla" Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, circa 1902.^9,10,11,8,12 Rev. Jonathan Franklin "John" Elmore died on May 22, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^2,8 He Rev. John F. Elmore, 72, retired Advent Christian minister, died early yesterday morning in a local hospital after a long illness. He lived at 609 Hillsdale Dr. Service will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the First Advent Christen Church. Rev. Herbert Spencer of Parkersburg will Officiate and burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The body is at the Bartlett Mortuary and will be taken to the church an hour before the service. Mr. Elmore had been a minister 51 years before his retirement Aug. 27, 1950. His last pastorate was the Elmore Memorial Advent Christian Church, where he served 35 years. A native of Clay County, he came to Charleston in 1913 and took over the pastorate of the First Advent Christian Church on Randolph St. At that time he had been a minister for 14 years. He was ordained to the ministry in 1899. The Elmore Church as named for Rev. R. C. Elmore, an uncle of Mr. Elmore. In addition to church work he was affiliated with Elkana Lodge No. 95, IOFF. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nilla Procious Elmore; a daughter, Mrs. Orville Reynolds, and a sister, Mrs. Letha Schoolcraft, both of Charleston. on May 23, 1951.⁸