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     Fugate Clark Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1874.^3,2,4 He married Lula Alice Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on December 24, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 Fugate Clark Altizer died on October 30, 1930 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^4,5

     Carlos Lee Altizer was buried at Basham Cemetery, near intersection of Rt. 679 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 20, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1908.^2,5 She died on March 2, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 17.^2,5

     Audrey Bertha Altizer was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁶ She was born on September 6, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of October 30, 1926,her married name was Rogers.⁴ She married William Henry Rogers on October 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Audrey Bertha Altizer and William Henry Rogers were divorced on April 15, 1940.⁵ As of November 30, 1940,her married name was Brown.⁷ Audrey Bertha Altizer married Lloyd David Brown on November 30, 1940 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁷ As of March 29, 1973,her married name was Smith.⁵ Audrey Bertha Altizer married Furman Smith on March 29, 1973 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁵ Audrey Bertha Altizer and Furman Smith were divorced on July 20, 1973 at Newport News, Virginia.⁵ Audrey Bertha Altizer died on May 1, 1974 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 65.⁶

     Reba Etta Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on January 5, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 She married Asa Harless Boothe, son of Asa Homer Boothe and Susanna Epperly, on April 29, 1931 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 29, 1931,her married name was Boothe. Reba Etta Altizer died on January 7, 1980 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^7,3

     James Edward Elmore was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 24, 1877 at Roane Co., West Virginia.²

     Artis Ray Altizer was buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens, 7764 West Lee Highway, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 21, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 He married Leona May Altizer, daughter of John Harvey Altizer and Vennie I. Altizer, on March 5, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Artis Ray Altizer died on September 24, 2003 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,7 He ALTIZER, Artis Ray, 91, died Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Va. He was born in Floyd County to the late Fugate Clark and Lula Light Altizer. He was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and retired from Harwood Corporation after 44 years as a designer. Survivors include his wife, Leona Altizer of Marion, Va; three sons, Bobby Altizer of Marion, Eddie Altizer of Hilton Head Island, S.C., David Altizer of Marion; two brothers, Edgar Altizer of Christiansburg, Clinton Altizer of Christiansburg; and sister, Sadie Guthrie of Christiansburg. Six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2003 at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, with Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. There will be no public visitation. Friends are asked to join at the cemetery for services. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion is serving the Altizer family. on September 25, 2003.¹

     Edgar Alden Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,13 His Social Security Number was 228-01-7608.¹⁴ He was born on June 30, 1915 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,14,5,6,8 He married Mabel Gertrude Bowyer on September 4, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,15,7 Edgar Alden Altizer died on April 11, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,14,4 He Edgar Alden Altizer, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. He was born on June 30, 1915 in Pleasant Valley, Floyd County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Fugett Clark Altizer and Lula Light Altizer. He retired from Hercules, Inc. at the Radford Arsenal in May, 1980 with 38 years of service, as a supervisor in the Utilities Department. During his last two years of service he was an instructor and teacher in the Utilities Department where he taught math and biology to help the water and sewage workers get Virginia State Certification. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Mabel Bowyer Altizer of Christiansburg; children and spouses, Rodney and Linda Altizer of Christiansburg; Dixie and Dr. Roger Thurman of Wilson, N.C; Rebecca and Pete Whitlock and Carlos Altizer of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Derek Altizer and Dana Partin; Bianca Thurman, Roger Zalon Thurman, Jr., Gregory Whitlock, Stephen Whitlock, Brock Whitlock, Jocelyn Sanders and Clayton Altizer; nine great grandchildren; sister, Sadie Guthrie of Christiansburg; special friends Robin Beeken and Judy Nichols. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on April 12, 2005.²

     Asa Harless Boothe was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on October 13, 1911 at Virginia.^5,3 He married Reba Etta Altizer, daughter of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on April 29, 1931 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 Asa Harless Boothe died on September 22, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^5,3

     Asa Homer Boothe was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 3, 1866.² He married Susanna Epperly, daughter of Jobe/John Epperly and Martha A. Basham, on January 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Asa Homer Boothe died on December 16, 1940 at age 74.²

     Susanna Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 12, 1880 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Asa Homer Boothe on January 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 21, 1901,her married name was Boothe. Susanna Epperly died on February 13, 1942 at age 61.³

     Leona May Altizer was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married Artis Ray Altizer, son of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on March 5, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Leona May Altizer died on March 24, 2013 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She Leona Mae Altizer, 92, of Marion, passed away on March 24, 2013 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County to the late John and Vinnie Scaggs Altizer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Artis Altizer. She had attended the Marion Baptist Church. Survivors include her three sons, Bobby R. Altizer and wife, Mary F., Ten Mile, Tenn., Edward C. Altizer, Hilton Head Island, S.C., and David A. Altizer, Marion; her grandchildren, David A. Altizer Jr., Katherine Taylor, Elizabeth Thacker, Alex Altizer, Bradley Altizer, Tammy Perkins; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Slater officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. on March 26, 2013.³

     John Harvey Altizer was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born in 1876; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as May 15, 1875.^1,2,4 He married Vennie I. Altizer on August 4, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 John Harvey Altizer died in 1946.^1,2

     Vennie I. Altizer was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 230-07-4197.⁴ She was born on October 14, 1890.⁴ She married John Harvey Altizer on August 4, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of August 4, 1917,her married name was Altizer.² Vennie I. Altizer died in March, 1974 at age 83.⁴

     Mabel Gertrude Bowyer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 28, 1918 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,6 She married Edgar Alden Altizer, son of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on September 4, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.^7,1,2,3,5 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was Altizer.⁵ Mabel Gertrude Bowyer died on July 29, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.^3,8 She Mabel Bowyer Altizer, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the age of 90, following a prolonged chronic illness, at Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Va. The daughter of the late Ervin Garfield and Zelie Bowyer of Newport, Va., she was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar Alden Altizer, they were long time residents of Christiansburg, as well as members of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her four children, Rodney Alden Altizer, Carlos Wayne Altizer and Rebecca A. Whitlock, all of Christiansburg, Dixie A. Thurman, Wilson, N.C; a sister, Mary B. Reynolds, Covington, Va; grandchildren, Greg Whitlock, Derek Altizer, Dana A. Partin, Jocey A. Saunders, all of Christiansburg, Va., Steve Whitlock, Brock Whitlock, Floyd, Va., Bianca Thurman, Roger Zalon Thurman, Jr., Wilson, N.C. and Clay Altizer, of Starkville, Miss; and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on July 30, 2008.³

     Rodney Alden Altizer Rodney Alden Altizer, age 86, of Christiansburg died, Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1939, to the late Edgar A. and Mabel Bowyer Altizer. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dixie Thurman and Rebecca Altizer Whitlock. He was a veteran of the US Army. Rodney retired from the Power House at Virginia Tech after over 25 years of service. He was devout about reading his Bible, an avid runner, and NASCAR fan. He was devoted to his family and loved his Thunderbird. He is survived by his wife, Linda M. Altizer; son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Cathy Altizer; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Ron Maybaum; grandchildren, Caleb Altizer, Hannah Altizer, and Alaina Partin; brother, Carlos Altizer (Pat McCall); brother-in-law, Pete Whitlock; and daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Hank Partin. A private graveside will be held at Sunset Cemetery.⁶ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 11, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 He married Mary Lee Parrish, daughter of William Wesley Parrish and Helen Slusher, on December 23, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Rodney Alden Altizer and Mary Lee Parrish were divorced on March 30, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Rodney Alden Altizer married Linda Minnick on September 1, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Rodney Alden Altizer died on July 18, 2025 at Virginia at age 86.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 236-80-0768.⁵ Letha Ann Elmore was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 20, 1884 at West Virginia.^5,1 She married James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft on February 6, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of February 6, 1902,her married name was Schoolcraft. Letha Ann Elmore died on February 7, 1981 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 96.^1,6

     Dixie Delores Altizer was born on July 9, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jul 7, 1940.^8,2,3 She married Dr. Roger Zalon Thurman Sr. on August 5, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,6,3 As of August 5, 1961,her married name was Thurman. Dixie Delores Altizer married Dr. Roger Zalon Thurman Sr. on August 5, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Dixie Delores Altizer died on March 28, 2018 at Wilson, Johnston Co., North Carolina, at age 77.³ She Dixie Altizer Thurman (July 7, 1940 — March 28, 2018), 77, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. Dixie was a member of the Wilson Active Artists Association and a member of the North Carolina Watercolor Society, along with being a master gardener with the Wilson Botanical Gardens. She was a graduate of Radford University with a bachelor’s degree in business education and taught in Christiansburg and Richmond, Virginia, and Atlanta, Georgia. Dixie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all who knew her. Dixie is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Roger Z. Thurman Sr; her daughter, Bianca Thurman of Elm City; her son, R. Zalon Thurman Jr., and wife, Michelle, of Cary; grandchildren, Maxwell Hobgood, Thurman Hobgood, Margaret Hampton Thurman and R. Zalon “Tack” Thurman III; sister, Becky Whitlock of Christiansburg, Virginia; her brothers, Rodney Altizer and Carlos Altizer both of Christiansburg, Virginia; and her sister-in-law, Claire Thurman Booth and her family, all of Christianburg, Virginia. on March 29, 2018.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-6439.⁵ Mary Lee Parrish was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 12, 1947 at Virginia.^3,5,4 She married Rodney Alden Altizer, son of Edgar Alden Altizer and Mabel Gertrude Bowyer, on December 23, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 23, 1960,her married name was Altizer. Mary Lee Parrish and Rodney Alden Altizer were divorced on March 30, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Mary Lee Parrish died on May 7, 2006 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,5 She Mary Lee Altizer, of Christiansburg, born September 12, 1947, passed away at her home on the evening of May 7, 2006 after a valiant year-long fight, lost her battle with cancer. She was retired from AT & T and Verizon with over 20 years of service. Mary Lee was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She loved animals, especially dogs and cats, she rescued and cared for several pets. She was preceded in death by her father, William W. Parrish and her brother, David W. Parrish, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Helen S. Parrish of Christiansburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Hank Partin of Christiansburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Cathy Altizer of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Caleb Alden Altizer, Hannah Catherine Altizer and Alaina Rae Partin; special nephew, David W. Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Anne Marie Parrish; a very special friend and loved one, Kennard L. Phipps. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cheryl Peeples and the Rev. Richard H. Horne officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24011. The Altizer Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com "My journey through life has run its course. Along the way there have been times of pain and suffering and times of great joy and happiness. My spirit and soul now rest in the arms of the Lord. In His mercy may He allow me entrance into His Kingdom of eternal life. I leave behind beloved family, friends and acquaintances that shared my earthly life. Grieve now but rejoice that one day we will once again be together in joyous reunion with the Lord in His Heavenly Kingdom." Mary Lee
on May 9, 2006.³

     David M. Elmore was born on March 18, 1891 at West Virginia.¹ He died on March 7, 1900 at Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 8.¹

     His Social Security Number was 442-10-8380.¹ Gradie Buren Poff was buried at New Hope Cemetery, Chance, Adair Co., Missouri.^4,8 He was born on October 6, 1906 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He married Stella Stevens on August 6, 1936 at Jackson Co., Missouri.³ Gradie Buren Poff married Lela Marie Pack on February 25, 1950 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^4,5,7 Gradie Buren Poff died on October 17, 1997 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 91.^1,4,8 He POFF - Gradie B., 91, born to James E. and Nora (Simpson) Poff in Roanoke, VA on October 6, 1906, passed away Friday, October 17, 1997. He moved as a young child with his parents to Missouri, where he grew up and later came to Tulsa. He was employed by Peoples Ice Company, then Mayo Hotel as an Elevator Operator and later by Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. from which he retired. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and the Onegoers Club. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Lela of the home; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He will be missed. Interment New Hope Cemetery, Westville, OK. on November 14, 1997.⁸

     Alden Ross Poff was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^8,4,5 His Social Security Number was 491-09-8412.² He married Dolores Ann Hartnett.^9,5 Alden Ross Poff was born on March 25, 1901 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The 1910 Census supports a birth year of 1901 rather that 1904, which was the birth year of his brother Millard.^2,3,1 He married Crystal Unknown circa 1924.¹⁰ Alden Ross Poff died on June 22, 1993 at Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 92.^2,5,11 He Alden R. Poff, 89, St. Joseph, died Tuesday, June 22, 1993, at a local hospital. For 42 years, Mr. Poff was a telephone repairman for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1969. A native of Roanoke, Va., he had lived in St. Joseph since 1914. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Telephone Pioneers of America. Mr. Poff was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Surviving: his wife, the former Dolores A. Hartnett of the home; a son, David of Springfield, Mo; two daughters, Diane Hummer of St. Joseph and Carole Nelson, of Fort Myers, Fla; a brother, Grady of Tulsa, Okla; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. on June 25, 1993.⁵