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     Ruby Evelyn Roop was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,10 Her Social Security Number was 233-34-8059.¹¹ She was born on November 15, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,3,11,4,5,12} She married Raymond Lindburgh Willard, son of William Wallace "Sloke" Willard and Edna Virginia James, on November 5, 1946; The Iddings book has a marriage date of Mar 21, 1947.^{13,6,2,3,14,4,10} As of November 5, 1946,her married name was Willard. Ruby Evelyn Roop died on April 27, 1983 at Radford, Virginia, at age 61.^1,3,4,10 She Mrs. Ruby R. Willard, age 61, died Wednesday, April 27, 1983, in a Radford hospital. She was preceded in death by her son, Leon. She is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Willard; one daughter, Mrs. Barry (Kathy) Heslep, Christiansburg; three sisters, Miss Oneada Roop and Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Williams, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. John (Betty) Weeks, Oxford, Ohio; and several nieces. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on April 28, 1983.¹⁰

     Leon David Willard was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pfc COC 47 Inf 9 Inf Div Vietnam PH."¹⁰ He was born on April 13, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,4,11 He died on August 13, 1968 at Mekong Delta, Vietnam, at age 20; Leon was killed while serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.^10,2,3,5,11

     Kathy Jean Willard Kathy Willard of Floyd, passed away June 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruby Willard; and brother, Leon Willard. Kathy is survived by her boyfriend, Kenny Wood; friend, Marie Hall; as well as many cousins, other extended family and friends. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.⁸ She was born on June 18, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Barry Franklin Heslep on April 12, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 As of April 12, 1980,her married name was Heslep. Kathy Jean Willard and Barry Franklin Heslep were divorced on May 17, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 Kathy Jean Willard died on June 27, 2024 at Virginia at age 70.⁸

     Connie Erthel Nester was buried at Quaker-Nester Cemetery, Route 624, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on May 16, 1917 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He married Nellie Mildred James, daughter of Lindsey Oker "L. O." James and Chloe Ann Epperly, on July 7, 1955 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,6 Connie Erthel Nester died on August 7, 1963 at Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 46.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-8422.¹⁰ William Maury Veasey Brevard – William M. Veasey, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. A native of Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Haywood Daniel Veasey and Bessie Epperly Veasey and was the husband of the late Ruth Veasey. He was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Scott Veasey, his daughters, Linda Joyce Veasey, and Eleanor Ruth Veasey Booth, and his brother, Steve Veasey. Mr. Veasey was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brevard. Surviving are his granddaughter, Katherine Orr of Etowah, and his grandchildren, Sara and Austin Morgan. Burial will be in Pisgah Gardens with military graveside rites conducted by the Transylvania County Honor Guard.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.^4,5 He was born on November 20, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,10,4 He married Lana Ruth York on May 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2,11 William Maury Veasey died on September 14, 2011 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^10,4,5

     Beulah Lillian Bradbury was buried at Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas.^4,2 She Services for Mrs. Beulah Lillian Burgess, 71, of Throckmorton, were held at the Church of Christ. Beulah Bradberry married Oliver Burgess on 13 September 1913 at Young County, Texas. The couple moved to Throckmorton County in 1913. Survived by her husband; three sons - Norman, C.L. and James O. Burgess; one daughter - Mrs. Raynell Kelly; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.³ She was born on February 15, 1895 at Virginia.² She married Oliver Burgess on September 13, 1913 at Young Co., Texas.^1,3 As of September 13, 1913,her married name was Burgess.³ Beulah Lillian Bradbury died on August 7, 1966 at Olney, Young Co., Texas, at age 71.²

     Steven Wallace Veasey was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 228-48-7890.² He was born on March 19, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Marjorie Mae "Margie" Feather on April 30, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,3,5 Steven Wallace Veasey died on March 15, 2007 at Gwinnett Co., Georgia, at age 66.^2,5 He Stephen W. Veasey, 66, of Snellville, Georgia and formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2007. He was a member of Greyson First Baptist Church and a former member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church. Steve was retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a life member of Cave Spring First Aid and Rescue Squad, Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haywood D. and Eleanor Veasey, and his stepmother, Virginia Cook Veasey. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Feather Veasey; two daughters and a son-in-law, Alice and Craig Sheets, of Vinton, Rebecca Schimandle, of Snellville, Ga; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Jennifer Veasey, of Loganville, Ga; five grandchildren, Lauren Schimandle, Bennett Veasey, Savannah Veasey, Quinton Sheets, Olivia Schimandle; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Ruth Veasey, Brevard, N.C; a stepbrother, A. W. Cook, Jr., of Tampa, Fla; and a stepsister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Tom Livingstone, of Miami, Fla. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Boones Mill. on March 17, 2007.⁵

     Lana Ruth York was buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3143.⁶ She was born on April 30, 1943 at Washington, D.C..^1,3,6,4 She married William Maury Veasey, son of Haywood Daniel "Dan" Veasey and Eleanor Willie Mae Epperly, on May 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 As of May 8, 1964,her married name was Veasey.³ Lana Ruth York died on June 26, 2010 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^6,4,5 She Ruth York Veasey, 67, of Brevard, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard. A native of Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Ruth Martin York and the late Lester Raymond York, II. In addition to her father, a son, Daniel Scott Veasey, and a daughter, Linda Joyce Veasey, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Veasey was retired after 26 years of service to the Brevard Police Dept. as a dispatcher. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband of 46 years, William M. "Bill" Veasey of the home; daughter, Eleanor Orr Booth of Brevard; brother, Lester Raymond York, III of Franklin County, Va; sisters, Vicki York Brown of Raleigh, and Linda York Koch of Harrisburg, N.C; granddaughter, Katherine Orr of Etowah; great-granddaughter, Sara Morgan of Etowah; several nieces and nephews. on June 28, 2010.⁵

     Eleanor Ruth Veasey was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She Brevard – Eleanor Ruth Veasey Booth, 44, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Burial will be in Roanoke, VA at a later date.³ Her Social Security Number was 246-29-6000.⁷ Her married name was Booth.² She married Unknown Booth.^2,6,3 Eleanor Ruth Veasey was born on December 30, 1966.^1,4,7 As of August 9, 1991,her married name was Orr.⁵ She married Gary Scott Orr on August 9, 1991 at Greenville Co., South Carolina.^1,5 Eleanor Ruth Veasey died on September 14, 2011 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 44.^3,4,7

     Alorza Mobie Vest was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on June 16, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 11, 1882.^4,3 She married George Tildon Stump, son of Elijah G. Stump and Martha J. Smith, on August 29, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of August 29, 1898,her married name was Stump. Alorza Mobie Vest died on September 25, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^1,3

     Thurman Eugene Brown married Ella Opal Epperly, daughter of William Perry Epperly and Ruby Gay Chandler.^1,4 Thurman Eugene Brown was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 241-18-2386.⁶ He was born on May 24, 1922 at Pilot Mountain, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^2,6,7,8 He died on October 15, 1995 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^6,7,8,3 He Thurman Eugene Brown, 73, of Kernerville died Monday. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Brown was a lifetime member of both the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #9 and V.F.W. Post #5352. He is preceded by the late Opal E. Brown and survived by his son, Jay Brown, and two grandsons; one brother, Coy L. Brown of High Point. on October 21, 1995.³

     Clyde Ellett Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,14 His Social Security Number was 229-05-8543.¹⁵ He was born on December 26, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{14,1,8,15,3,4,5,6} He married Mary Jo Galloway on July 3, 1943 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^{1,8,2,3,16,14,17} Clyde Ellett Collins died on July 30, 2007 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^8,15,14 He Clyde E. Collins, 87, died on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. and formerly of Christiansburg, Va. He was born December 26, 1919 in Montgomery County, the son of Archie Brent Collins and Mary Malinda Epperly. Affectionately known as (Chopper) to all his friends, he was a loving husband, father and friend. He was Post Master in Christiansburg from 1949 to 1973, retiring in 1973. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Jo Galloway of Radford, Va; a son, Terry T. Collins of Kernersville, N.C; a sister, Mabel B. Willis of Roanoke; and a brother, Claude R. Collins of Roanoke. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg for many years. He was an avid golfer and fan of Virginia Tech Athletics. Survivors include one son, Tim Collins of Advance, N.C; two grandchildren, Michael Collins and wife, Andreia, and Brent Collins and wife, Lori, all of Mocksville, N.C; and three great grandchildren, Mary Cloyce Collins, Samuel Duncan Collins and Conner James Collins, all of Mocksville, N.C. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on August 1, 2007.⁸

     Billy Eugene Floyd Sr. was buried at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^7,5,6 He Billy Eugene Floyd, Sr., age 77, of Bristol, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the Christian Care Center of Bristol. He was the son of Willie Grover & Irene Floyd. He attended St. John’s High School in Darlington, SC & joined the Marines in 1960. He had 2 tours of duty in Vietnam where he received numerous awards including the Bronze Star with Combat V and 3 Purple Hearts. He was honorably discharged in 1970. Bill worked 36 years for the USPS as a registry clerk. He has enjoyed many years of volunteering at church as well as hunting & fishing with his friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Deidre Marie Floyd. Mr. Floyd is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Floyd; sister Betsy Helander, his daughters Jackie Etchemendy, Julia Ventura & husband Herbert, his sons Chad Floyd & wife Heather, and Jeremy Floyd and wife Yvette; grandchildren, Ariana Floyd, Braedon Floyd, Caitlin Floyd, Jack Ventura, Matthew Etchemendy and Colleen Etchemendy; several cousins and nieces; and best friend, Allen Owens. The interment will be in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Marine Corp. Funeral Honors Detail. Pallbearers will be Allen Owens, Bob Cox, Glen McClain, Halvey Roberts, Jim Alderson, Martin Burklow, and Howard Miller.⁵ He was born on November 4, 1941 at South Carolina.^4,7,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins and Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson, on May 24, 1975 at Emory, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Billy Eugene Floyd Sr. died on December 18, 2018 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 77.^7,5,6

     Mary Jo Galloway was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on January 21, 1925 at Radford, Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Jan 22, 1925.^4,5,7,8 She married Clyde Ellett Collins, son of Archie Brent Collins and Mary Malinda Epperly, on July 3, 1943 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,5,8,7,6} As of July 3, 1943,her married name was Collins.⁵ Mary Jo Galloway died on September 4, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^7,1,8,6 She Mary Jo Galloway Collins, age 62, of 116 Longview Drive, died Friday morning, September 4, 1987, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a deputy clerk in the General District Court and is survived by her husband, Clyde E. Collins; two sons, Clyde E. (Tim) Collins, Jr., Advance, N.C; Terry T. Collins, Sunset Beach, N.C; one sister, Ruth G. Jewell, Wilmington, Del; one brother, George W. Galloway, Jr., Pulaski; and two grandsons. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on September 5, 1987.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-56-0172.⁶ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. was born on July 19, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Rosemary Duncan on November 26, 1969 at North Carolina.⁷ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. and Rosemary Duncan were divorced on July 18, 1989 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁷ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. married Vicki Hilyer Regan on November 23, 1990.¹ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. died on April 17, 2012 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 66.^2,6 He Mr. Clyde Ellett (Tim) Collins Jr., 66, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Collins was born on July 19, 1945, to the late Mary Jo Galloway Collins and Clyde Ellett Collins Sr. He was born and raised in Christiansburg. Tim was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church in Statesville, N.C., and a retired PGA Professional. After discovering his love for golf at a young age, Tim went on to receive the first ever full golf scholarship awarded to Virginia Tech University (VT) in 1964. His remarkable collegiate career was highlighted by three appearances in the NCAA championships with a best finish of sixth place. He was honored by twice being named an All-American while at VT in 1965 and 1967. After serving in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, Tim gained his PGA Tour Card in 1972, and began his 21 year career as a tour player and club professional. He was a playing member of the PGA tour for three years, and had several top 10 finishes in tour events. He competed in three U.S. Opens and six PGA Championships. Tim and his family settled down in the Carolinas in 1977, where he began work as a club professional. Tim dominated play as a member of the Carolinas PGA section winning four player of the year titles from 1977 through 1984. Three of those titles were consecutive. He also won five Carolina's PGA major titles including two North Carolina Opens, two Section Championship Tournaments, and one Carolinas Open Championship. Tim represented the United States four times as a member of the PGA Cup team that played against teams from Great Britain. In 1985, Tim was elected into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame as the first golfer ever inducted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Collins. Survivors include two sons, Michael Duncan Collins and Matthew Brent Collins, both of Mocksville, N.C; his fiance, Judy Patterson, of Statesville, N.C; and four grandchildren, Mary Cloyce Collins, Samuel Collins, Conner James Collins and Ellett Collins. on April 19, 2012.²