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     Edwin Clement "Clem" Gravett was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on February 2, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,7,5,6 He married Edna Velma Poff, daughter of Eutaw Vernon Poff and Mary Edna Epperly, on October 26, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,7,6 Edwin Clement "Clem" Gravett died on June 30, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,6

     Edward Vernon Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 5, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 He married Mae Elizabeth "Liz" Feather on January 4, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,5 Edward Vernon Poff died on October 20, 1965 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 45.^6,5 He E. Vernon Poff, 45, 3026 Corbieshaw Road, SW, died Wednesday during heart surgery in a Baltimore hospital. He was vice president of E. V. Poff and Son, Inc., and a member and past president of the Cave Spring Lions Club. He was active in the Lions eye bank program. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mae Feather Poff; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Wilson, Charlotte, N.C; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Poff; two sisters, Mrs. E. C. Gravett, Mrs. Rethia McKinney, both of Roanoke. on October 21, 1965.⁵

     Mae Elizabeth "Liz" Feather was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-14-2221.⁷ She was born on October 12, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,6,4 She married Edward Vernon Poff, son of Eutaw Vernon Poff and Mary Edna Epperly, on January 4, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,9 As of January 4, 1940,her married name was Poff. As of January 26, 1974,her married name was Fry.⁵ Mae Elizabeth "Liz" Feather married Robert E. Fry on January 26, 1974 at Bay Co., Florida.^2,1 Mae Elizabeth "Liz" Feather died on July 26, 2005 at Virginia at age 85.^1,7,6 She Mae Elizabeth Feather Fry, 85, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2005. She was the widow of Robert E. Fry and was also predeceased by a brother, Chip Feather. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Judith P. and Walt Wilson of Montgomery, Ala; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Frank W. Feather of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Fair View Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center, Adventa Hospice, and Mae's doctors at Lewis-Gale Clinic. on July 29, 2005.¹

     Byra Jane Wilson was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 She was born on July 1, 1872 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 23, 1872.^4,3 As of June 5, 1889,her married name was Lawrence.² She married Perry Millard Lawrence, son of Hosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence and Nancy Ann Iddings, on June 5, 1889 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Byra Jane Wilson died on December 16, 1934 at Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^1,3,5 She Mrs. Byra Lawrence, aged 62 years, widow of the late Perry M. Lawrence, died at her home at 126 Main street, Sunday morning, Dec. 16, 1934, at 12:30 o'clock, Mrs. Lawrence's death was due to heart trouble with which she had for years suffered. Mrs. Lawrence was a good woman and enjoyed the respect of many friends. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist church of Hinton. The following sisters and brothers suvive: Mrs. Edgar Allen, of Hinton, Mrs. George Lively and Mr. Charles Wilson, of Wayside. Interment followed in Hill Top cemetery. on December 20, 1934.⁵

     Rachel Margaret Turner was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 236-10-0250.⁷ She was born on March 27, 1888 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,7 She married Harrison H. Lawrence, son of Hosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence and Nancy Ann Iddings, on April 29, 1903 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of April 29, 1903,her married name was Lawrence.³ Rachel Margaret Turner died on October 5, 1976 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁸ She Mrs. Margaret Rachel Lawrence, 88, of Hinton died Tuesday at home after a long illness. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Hinton Woman's Club, the Kings Daughters, and the Neighborhood Flower Club. Surviving: son, Thomas of Annadale, Va; daughters, Mrs. Thelma Hulme of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Heath of Hinton, Miss Ethel Lawrence of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on October 6, 1976.⁸

     Thelma M. Lawrence was buried at Davids Cemetery, 4600 Mad River Road, Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 236-10-0037.⁸ She was born on May 28, 1907 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; her obituary has a birth date of May 29, 1907.^8,9,10 As of June 10, 1935,her married name was Hulme.⁹ She married Frederick Arthur Hulme on June 10, 1935 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁹ Thelma M. Lawrence died on November 5, 1983 at Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 76.^11,7,10 She HULME, Thelma M., age 76, of Kettering, passed away Saturday Nov. 5th at her home after a long illness. She was a member of the Central Christian Church, 1200 Forrer Blvd. Survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Sarah Heath of Hinton, W. Va and Miss Ethel Lawrence of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; one brother Tommie T. Lawrence, of Annandale, Va. Mrs. Hulme was born in Hinton, W. Va., May 29th, 1907. She came to Dayton in 1940 and was a retired, employee of Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She was an avid golfer and won several tournaments in and around Dayton. She was a member of the Miami Valley Senior Women a Golf Association and Community Golf Club Women's Golf Association. on November 8, 1983.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-0039.² David Harrison Lawrence was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7 He was born on May 25, 1915 at Summers Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of May 23, 1915.^2,3,6 He married Stella Agnes Watts on June 11, 1934 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6 David Harrison Lawrence died on January 31, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.² He LAWRENCE, David H. - 55, of 603 Thompson St., Sunday in Charleston General Hospital after a short illness. Retired supervisor for McJunkin Supply Co. with 19 years service. Surviving: widow, Agnes; sons, David H. Jr. of Charleston; daughter, Mrs. Rachel Ann McCollam of Willingboro, N. J; mother, Mrs. Rachel Lawrence of Hinton; sisters, Mrs. Thelma Hulme of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Heath of Milford, Va., and Miss Ethel Lawrence of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; brothers, Jack of Hinton and Tommy of Annandale, Va. Burial Graceland Memorial Park. on February 1, 1971.⁷

     Sarah Frances Lawrence was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 233-30-8291.¹¹ She was born on March 17, 1919 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,7,5,6 As of November 29, 1952,her married name was Heath.¹² She married Marion Page Heath on November 29, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.¹² Sarah Frances Lawrence and Marion Page Heath were divorced on August 19, 1976 at Caroline Co., Virginia.⁶ Sarah Frances Lawrence died on September 10, 2000 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^11,7 She Sarah Lawrence Heath, 81, of 124 Main St., Hinton, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at the Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born March 17, 1919, at Hinton, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Rachel Turner Lawrence. Mrs. Heath had lived the early part of her life in Hinton. She had retired to Hinton in 1975 and was a retired school teacher and public school librarian. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Hinton and had attended the Mt. Olivet Church at Madams Creek, Hinton. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include three sons, Lawrence P. Heath of Alexandria, VA, Marion H. Heath of Hinton and James H. Heath of Milford, VA; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. William (Kat) VanSant of Hinton, and Mrs. T. T. (Jenny) Lawrence of Annandale, VA; four nieces and four nephews, including; Richard Lawrence of Hinton and her caregiver and companion, Mrs. Barbara Siefried of Hinton. Graveside services and burial were held at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton. on September 19, 2000.⁷

     Newton Davis Seldomridge was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 719-05-7682.³ He was born on October 31, 1875 at Frankford, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Annie O'Dell Lawrence, daughter of Hosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence and Nancy Ann Iddings, circa 1899.^2,6,7 Newton Davis Seldomridge died on April 5, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^2,4 He Newton D. Seldomridge, 72, well known retired railroad engineer, died at his home Monday morning at 7:15 after an extended illness. Mr. Seldomridge was born in Greenbrier county October 31, 1875, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Henning Sedomridge. He came to Hinton 55 years ago and was employed by the C. & O. railway until his retirement in 1947, due to ill health. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the First Baptist church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Seldomridge; one son, Lawrence Seldomridge, of St. Albans; two daughters, Lillian Seldomridge, and Mrs. Hazel Bowers, of Hinton; two brothers, C. A. Seldomridge Hinton and Floyd Seldomridge, of Vago, W. Va; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Bartgis, of Hinton; two grandchildren also survive. Interment followed in the Greenbrier Burial Park. on April 8, 1948.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-6949.⁹ Lawrence Newton Seldomridge was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on April 8, 1903 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,4 He married May Lucille Dunlap on October 8, 1930 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,11 Lawrence Newton Seldomridge died on January 12, 1971 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.¹⁰ He Lawrence N. Seldomridge, 67, of 1359 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, died Tuesday at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was the former owner of Laval Sand Co. at Fort Gay and is former manager of the Zenith Stud Co. in St. Albans. Survivors: wife, Mae; sons, Robert of Millington, N. J., Finley of St. Albans; sister, Lillian Seldomridge of Hinton. Burial in Cunningham Memorial Park. on January 13, 1971.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 236-16-5997.¹¹ Lillian Marie Seldomridge was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on August 2, 1901 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,3 As of September 22, 1929,her married name was Moran.⁹ She married James Milton Moran on September 22, 1929 at Richmond, Virginia.⁹ Lillian Marie Seldomridge and James Milton Moran were divorced before April, 1940.⁷ Lillian Marie Seldomridge died on March 24, 1974 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 72.³ She Mrs. Lillian M. Seldomridge, 72, of Hinton died Sunday morning in a Hinton hospital after a short illness. Born in Hinton, Aug. 2, 1901, she was a daughter of the late Newton and Annie Lawrence Seldomridge. She lived most of her life in Hinton and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hinton. Survivors include two nephews, Robert Lawrence Seldomridge of Libya, and Finley Dunlap Seldomridge of Charleston. Burial will be in Greenbrier Burial Park at Hinton. on March 25, 1974.³

     William Lawrence was born in 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Boothe, daughter of Isaac Boothe Jr. and Nancy Agnes McAlexander, on September 1, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ William Lawrence died on March 5, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of typhoid fever.^1,2

     Hazel Alva Seldomridge was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,10,8 She was born on December 27, 1909 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her obituary and death certificate have an impossible birth date of Dec 27, 1910. She was emunerated in the Apr 1910 Census.^6,8 As of January 27, 1936,her married name was Bowers.⁴ She married Irvin Powell "Shag" Bowers on January 27, 1936 at Boone Co., West Virginia.^4,11,12 Hazel Alva Seldomridge died on August 16, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^6,8 She Mrs. Hazel Seldomridge, 50, died at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital after an illness of 16 months. Born Dec. 27, 1910, in Hinton, she was a daughter of Mrs. Newton D. Seldomridge and the late Newton D. Seldomridge. She lived most of her life in Hinton. She was employed at the state capitol in Charleston for several years. A graduate of Hinton High School of 1929, she was a member of the Hinton First Baptist Church. In addition to her mother survivors include a brother, Lawrence Seldomridge of St. Albans; and a sister, Lillian Seldomridge of Hinton. Burial will be in Greenbrier Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Clayton Buckland, George Gwinn Sr., Charles Berry, Howard Lego, Fred Webb, Boyd Maddy, Clarence Nicely, Sam McLean, T. B. Youell, and Charles Boley. on August 18, 1961.⁶

     Golda Amy "Goldie" Light was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^9,5 She was born on September 18, 1893 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 As of September 12, 1937,her married name was Sampson.⁴ She married James Walter Sampson on September 12, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,10 As of October 10, 1962,her married name was Hanifin.¹¹ Golda Amy "Goldie" Light married Thomas Edward Hanifin on October 10, 1962 at Erlanger, Kenton Co., Kentucky.^11,5 Golda Amy "Goldie" Light died on February 18, 1971 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-18-2413.³ Frances Light was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^8,5 She was born on August 21, 1912 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4,5 As of November 25, 1933,her married name was Barrett.^2,7 She married Earle McDonald Barrett on November 25, 1933 at Washington, D.C..^5,7,9 As of August 18, 1984,her married name was Hubbard.⁴ Frances Light married James Otis Hubbard Jr. on August 18, 1984 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^5,4 Frances Light died on April 6, 1989 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 76.^8,3,5

     James Franklin "Frank" Light was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He was born on November 12, 1900 at West Virginia.¹ He died on March 30, 1928 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 27.^1,4 He The funeral services for Frank Light, who died Friday was held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon with Rev. H. L. Hout, pastor of the church in charge and Rev. H. I. Stevens, a former pastor, assisting. Hout made an impressive talk. The altar and front of the church were lined with floral pieces, last tributes of friends of the deceased. Interment was made in Hill Top cemetery, following the church services. A large number of friends and relatives attended the services. on April 5, 1928.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-2689.⁸ Ben Hurshall "Bennie" Light was born on November 25, 1903 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,3,6,9 He married Sibyl Clair Crook on June 27, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,10 Ben Hurshall "Bennie" Light died in September, 1983 at West Virginia at age 79.⁸

     Lundy Wather Light was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^4,5,9 He was born on February 22, 1906 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth year of 1905.^3,5,9 He married Hattie Marie Patrick on December 22, 1924 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^10,11 Lundy Wather Light married Virginia Belle Coleman on November 4, 1928 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,9 Lundy Wather Light died on May 23, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 52.^5,9 He Funeral services will be held Monday for Lundy W. (Spike) Light, 58, a former well known Hinton resident, who died unexpectedly Friday afternoon in Richmond hospital following heart attack. Burial will be made in Restwood Cemetery at Lewisburg. Mr. Light had been in ill health for the last five years, due to a heart ailment, He was employed by the Williams Printing Company in Richmond as a linotype operator, and became ill while at work. He returned to his home, but his condition became worse, and he died three hours after entering hospital there. He was born February 22, 1905 at Marie, and was a son of the late Walter M. and Beulah Lawrence Light, pioneer county residents. After attending Hinton schools he worked, as a linotype operator Daily News, and then Was employed in many parts of the country by various newspapers, as he was an expert operator. In 1933 he served several months as managing editor of the Daily News, but left here for a position in Washington, D. C., but for the last 10 years has resided in Richmond where he was employed by the Williams Company. He was a member of the Baptist church in Richmond, Survivors include his widow, the former Virginia Coleman of Hinton; one daughter Mrs. William Long, of Binghamton, N. Y., and three grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers Albert, of Clifton Forge, Va., and Ben, of Hinton who is owner of the Bluestone Printing Company; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Barrett, of Richmond, Va. Mrs. H. A. Conway, of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Walter Sampson, of Hinton. on May 24, 1958.⁹

     Teddy Jewell "T.R." Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7 His Social Security Number was 231-24-8866.⁸ He was born on November 14, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,8,7 He married Ada Josephine "Jo" Akers on September 22, 1955 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,9,5 Teddy Jewell "T.R." Vest died on August 26, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^4,8,6,7 He Teddy Jewell Vest, 78, of Shawsville, died on Saturday, August 26, 2006. He was born on November 14, 1927 in Floyd County to the late Teddy Jewell and Gracie Mae Vest Amos. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ada Josephine Akers Vest; son, Teddy Vest; half sisters, Virginia Burchette, Florence Amos, Edna Lucks, and Nancy Gallimore; uncles, Dayton Vest and his wife, Ann, and Edgar Lee Vest; aunt, Naomi Akers; and his faithful companions, Blazer, Benji, and Lightning. Teddy was a brick mason for many years and served his country in the United States Army. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, August 28, 2006, at 1 p.m. from the Seneca Baptist Church with the Pastor Virgil McHone officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 27, 2006 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home, Elliston Chapel, 1812 Big Spring Drive. (268-2007). on August 27, 2006.⁴

     Sarah Boothe was born circa 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married William Lawrence, son of Jonathan "John" Lawrence and Nancy Peden, on September 1, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 1, 1839,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Boothe died on February 7, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of typhoid fever.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 236-46-2912.⁶ James Woodrow Hurley Jr. was born on July 14, 1936 at West Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Eliza Ellen Virginia Amos, daughter of James Montie "Jake" Amos and Gracie May Vest, on May 29, 1965 at Manassas, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 James Woodrow Hurley Jr. and Eliza Ellen Virginia Amos were divorced on September 25, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ James Woodrow Hurley Jr. died on June 30, 1984 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 47.⁵

     April Ellen Hurley was born on January 30, 1967.^1,2,3 She died on January 27, 2025 at Virginia at age 57.³ She April Hurley, Jan 30, 1967 - Jan 27, 2025. April Ellen Hurley, 57, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength and resilience were an inspiration to all who knew her. April is lovingly remembered by her mother, Virginia Burchett; her brothers, James Hurley, Chuck Hurley, and Carl Burchett Jr; and her sisters, Stephanie Castaneda, Susan Boyles, and Angela Hurley; and her favorite cousin, Rhonda Hall. She leaves behind her cherished children: Lorenzo Hurley, Tandeia Hurley Pannell, and Mitchell Worrell II and his wife Amanda. April was a proud grandmother to Mya Dunbar, Davion Hurley, Cameron Hurley, Kayloni Dunbar, Harlem Hurley, Abigail Worrell, Ronnie Pannell III, Autumn Leftwich, and Raelyn Cunningham. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren Nevaeh April Stacy and Ariyanna Hurley. She also leaves behind her beloved furbaby, Bandit, along with many more family members and close friends. April's life was marked by her deep love for family and the joy she found in being surrounded by those she held dear. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her. on January 30, 2025.³