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     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.^6,7 She was born on December 27, 1909 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has an impossible birth date of Dec 27, 1910.^1,6 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.^4,8 Hazel Alva Seldomridge died on August 16, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 51.⁶ She Hinton - 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. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today in the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors with the Rev. H. U. Thompson and the Rev. E. W. Billings in charge. 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. The body will remain at the funeral parlor. on August 18, 1961.⁶

     Golda Amy "Goldie" Light was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^8,5 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 As of October 10, 1962,her married name was Hanifin.⁹ Golda Amy "Goldie" Light married Thomas Edward Hanifin on October 10, 1962 at Erlanger, Kenton Co., Kentucky.^9,5 Golda Amy "Goldie" Light died on February 18, 1971 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Frances Light was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^7,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-18-2413.³ Her married name was Barrett.² She married Earle McDonald Barrett.⁵ Frances Light was born on August 21, 1912 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4,5 As of August 18, 1984,her married name was Hubbard.⁴ She 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.^7,3,5

     James Franklin "Frank" Light was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ 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

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-2689.⁷ Ben Hurshall "Bennie" Light was born on November 25, 1903 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,3,6 He married Sybil Clair Crook on June 27, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,8 Ben Hurshall "Bennie" Light died in September, 1983 at West Virginia at age 79.⁷

     Lundy Wather Light was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on February 22, 1906 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Hattie Marie Patrick on December 22, 1924 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁹ Lundy Wather Light married Virginia Belle Coleman on November 4, 1928 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁸ Lundy Wather Light died on May 23, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 52.⁵

     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

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9117.⁵ Ida Ella Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 She married Frank Theodore Simpkins Sr., son of Jessie Wade Simpkins and Cora French Hall.^7,2,3 Her married name was Simpkins. Ida Ella Conner was born on April 6, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 She died on September 9, 1998 at Virginia at age 90.^5,2 She SIMPKINS, Ella C., 90, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 9, 1998. She was the widow of Frank T. Simpkins and she was a member of Dan River Primitive Baptist Church and she was retired from The Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mrs. Simpkins was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 15 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and great nephews; numerous great-great nieces and great-great nephews and several great-great great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Friday September 11, 1998. Elder Kenneth Key and Elder Raymond Goad will officiate. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on September 10, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-14-3037.⁶ Charles Morris "Charlie" Atkinson Charles M. Atkinson, age 69, died Thursday morning in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Atkinson, Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Neece, Mrs. Anita Cooper, both of Salem; Mrs. Glenna Jarels, Hollywood, Fla; three sons, Ronnie Atkinson, Junior Atkinson, both of Salem; Elwood Atkinson, Radford; four sisters, Mrs. Lula Atkinson, Mrs. Hazel Keith, Mrs. Maude Conner, all of Shawsville; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Alexandria; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. Internment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on June 3, 1912 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth date of Jun 30, 1911.^6,5,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on April 9, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 Charles Morris "Charlie" Atkinson died on August 28, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^6,2,4