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     His Social Security Number was 235-05-1191.⁵ William Russell Payne was born on December 14, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,1 He married Johonia Sensabaugh/Sensibaugh on January 17, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,1 William Russell Payne died on June 4, 1983 at Maryland at age 69.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 220-36-3648.³ Harless Ray Payne was born on June 12, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He died on November 15, 1996 at West Virginia at age 55.³

     Ralph Nixon Spangler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 224-46-5224.⁹ He was born on May 23, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,4,6 He married Essie Mae Shaver, daughter of Irvin Benjamin Shaver and Annie Agnes Vest, on July 20, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,10,4,11,6 Ralph Nixon Spangler died on August 7, 1999 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^9,8 He SPANGLER, Ralph N., 62, of Roanoke, died suddenly Saturday, August 7,1999 in Blacksburg. He was a retired driver for Greyhound after 25 years service and presently driving for Abbott Charter Tours for the past 10 years. Surviving are his wife, Essie Mae Shaver Spangler; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary S. and Bob Cole, Salem; two special sisters-in-law, Vera Smith, Roanoke, Elizabeth Wray of Arlington; four brothers-in-law, Clifford Shaver and wife Malicia of Copper Hill, William Shaver and wife, Shirley of Salem, Alton Shaver and wife, Betty, Roanoke County and David McConnell, Roanoke County. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 10,1999 from the Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. Alan Thorne will officiate. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Rd., S.W., Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014. or the Life Saving Crew at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. on August 9, 1999.⁸

     Minnie Velma Simmons was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 31, 1906 at Virginia.² She married William Ethmer Lawrence, son of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, on September 1, 1928.¹ As of September 1, 1928,her married name was Lawrence. Minnie Velma Simmons died on October 12, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 80.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0966.⁸ Paul McNeil was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1 He was born on January 13, 1913 at Virginia.^8,1,6 He married Alma Delores MacKey, daughter of John S. Mackey and Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff, on November 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,1,10 Paul McNeil died on October 24, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^8,9,6 He MCNEIL, Paul, 82, of Check, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 1995 at Salem Hospital. He was a retired carpenter. He was survived by; Wife, Dolores Mackey McNeil: Two sons; John M. McNeil, Callaway, Kevin McNeil, Check; Three daughters; Jean Scott, Kernersville, NC, Ruth Ann McNeil, Willis, Patsy Weddle, Floyd; Three brothers: Minor McNeil, Salem, Theodore McNeil, Thaxton, Johnny McNeil, Check: and one Sister; Mary Epperly, Christiansburg: 8 grandchildren: 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on October 25, 1995.⁹

     John Walters was born circa 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Rhoda Rutrough on April 12, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Rhoda Rutrough was born circa 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married John Walters, son of William Curtis Walters Sr. and Mary "Polly" Martin, on April 12, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 12, 1843,her married name was Walters. Rhoda Rutrough died on September 7, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

     Virginia Marie Hill was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 24, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Kermit Mike Perdue, son of James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue and Mary Elmer Poff, on December 23, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of December 23, 1937,her married name was Perdue.³ Virginia Marie Hill died on August 11, 2001 at Virginia at age 83.¹ She PERDUE, Virginia, (Marie), 83, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 11, 2001. She was born in Floyd County May 24, 1918. She was preceded in death by her parents, Asa and Bertha Hollins Hill; her husband, Kermit "Mike" Perdue; and a son, James "J.C." Perdue. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jack Casey, Copper Hill; grandchildren, Connie Samples, Clover, S.C., Tony Casey, Denver, Colo., Lenette Conger, Chester, S.C., Christy Smith, Dallas, Texas, and Kimberly Butler, Roanoke; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Ruby Shaver, Copper Hill, Norma "Colene" Martin, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2001, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jimmy Robinson, the Rev. Dale Bowman and the Rev. J.R. Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in the Siner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2001, at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren.
on August 12, 2001.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-5642.² James Cassell "J. C." Perdue and Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck were divorced.³ James Cassell "J. C." Perdue was born on August 13, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck on June 13, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James Cassell "J. C." Perdue died on July 7, 1987 at age 46.²

     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 She was born on March 27, 1888 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ 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 in 1976.⁶

     Thelma M. Lawrence was buried at Davids Cemetery, 4600 Mad River Road, Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 236-10-0037.⁷ She was born on May 28, 1907 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; her obituary has a birth date of May 29, 1907.^7,8,9 As of June 10, 1935,her married name was Hulme.⁸ She married Frederick Arthur Hulme on June 10, 1935 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁸ Thelma M. Lawrence died on November 5, 1983 at Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 76.^10,6,9 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, 1983.⁹

     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 233-30-8291.¹⁰ She was born on March 17, 1919 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^10,7,5,6 As of November 29, 1952,her married name was Heath.¹¹ She married Marion Page Heath on November 29, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.¹¹ 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.^10,7 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 2 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12th. at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, with Pastor William Thompson officiating. Arrangements by Ronald Meadoes Funeral Parlors, Hinton. on September 19, 2000.⁷

     Newton Davis Seldomridge was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 31, 1875 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Annie O'Dell Lawrence, daughter of Hosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence and Nancy Ann Iddings, circa 1899.^2,3,4 Newton Davis Seldomridge died on April 5, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 72.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-6949.⁷ Lawrence Newton Seldomridge was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ He married May Lucille Dunlap.⁹ Lawrence Newton Seldomridge was born on April 8, 1903 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He died on January 12, 1971 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.⁸ 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. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Bartlett Funeral Home, St. Albans, with burial in Cunningham Memorial Park. The Rev. Harry Topham will conduct the service. Friends may call at the funeral home today after 7 p.m. on January 13, 1971.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 236-16-5997.⁸ Lillian Marie Seldomridge was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on August 2, 1901 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,3 She died on March 24, 1974 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 72.³ She Hinton - 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. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton with Rev. Donald Steele in charge. Burial will be in Greenbrier Burial Park at Hinton. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today. on March 25, 1974.³