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     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4116.³ Annie Laura Wood was born on April 7, 1932.³ She married Sherman Lee Burke, son of Andrew Jackson Burke and Ida C. Light, on December 24, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Burke. Annie Laura Wood died on August 26, 2008 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.^4,3 She Annie Wood Dalton, 76, of Radford, and formerly of Floyd, Va., passed away Tuesday, August, 26, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of the late Clarence and Cynthia Wood, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Kent Wood, Harold Wood; and a sister, Ruth Weeks. Surviving are one sister, Lydia Carden; children, Danny Burke, of Riner, Va., Diane Yates, of Check, Va., David Dalton, of Riner, Va., Tracy Newman, of Christiansburg, Va., Mark Dalton, of Floyd, Va., and Greg and Sherry Dalton of Radford; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express special thanks to the dedicated caregivers and family that took care of mom, (Annie). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Lung Association. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. The Dalton family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. on August 27, 2008.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0333.¹¹ Willie Mae Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,13 She was born on September 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,11,3,4,13,7} She married Alfred Lee Ratliff on January 13, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,5,14 As of January 13, 1946,her married name was Ratliff. Willie Mae Conner died on April 22, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^11,1,13,15 She RATLIFF, Willie Mae Conner, 74, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2000, at Friendship Manor. Surviving is her husband, Alfred Ratlif of Copper Hill; two daughters and their husbands, Alfreeda and Daniel W. Cadd of Vinton, Patricia and Randy L. Umberger of Copper Hill; four grandchildren, Stephen and Robert McBride, Christopher and Cory Cadd, Bonita and Wes Ingram, and Mindy L. Ellis; five great-grandchildren; a brother and wife, Banks and Opal Conner of Roanoke; and a sister, Dorothy Yates of Check. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. on April 24, 2000.¹

     Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 9, 1883.² He married Cora Virgine Lester on June 30, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas died in 1952.¹

     Cora Virgine Lester was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 9, 1887.¹ She married Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas, son of Jacob H. Lucas and Celia Akers, on June 30, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 30, 1906,her married name was Lucas. Cora Virgine Lester died on October 25, 1915 at age 28.¹

     Pauline Hattie Pratt On March 20, 2025, Pauline Hattie Pratt Poff passed peacefully, entering the pearly gates with Lois Ann and Darlene welcoming her. She was 27 days shy of being 102 years young. She was born April 16, 1923, at Horse Ridge in Floyd, Virginia. She was the last living sibling of 13. Pauline is preceded in death by her parents, Mullins and Nora Alma Pratt; sisters and brothers, Wilma Hubbard, Melvin Pratt, Lawton Pratt, Ivan Pratt, Aldon Pratt, Freeman Pratt, Christine Bower, Hubert Pratt, Mary Buckner, Lenford Pratt, Clinton Pratt, and Sylvia Gunter; her husband, Flemon Poff; children, Imogene Poff, Katherine Poff, Edsel Poff, Darlene Poff Dove, and Lois Ann Poff Akers; and grandson-in-law, Mark Woollums. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Shaver (Melvin); son-in-law, Calvin Dove; grandchildren, Joana Shelor (Jeff), Lisa Saul (Jerry), Carolyn Akers, Rodney Shaver (Beth), Glynda Woollums, Russell Smith, and Dayton Poff; great-grandchildren, Holly Coalson, Natalie Shaver, Matthew Woollums (Faith), Ryan Woollums, Anna Guiter (Dylan), Madison Tolle (Adam), Francesca Shaver, and Aaron Shelor; great-great-grandchildren, Lynnox Coalson, Fynnleigh Coalson, and Hutton Goad; sisters-in-law, Rosie Pratt and Violet Pratt; brother-in-law, Paul Gunter; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pauline loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and went to church when she could. She loved gardening, quilting, crocheting, traveling, fishing, and making fried apple pies. She quilted each grandchild a double wedding ring quilt, baby blankets, and crocheting baby blankets. She traveled the east coast up and down to Canada and Florida, and west to California. While in Canada, she visited the old country and visited Niagara Falls from both the Canadian and American sides. In Florida, she visited Disney World with her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Melvin, where she rode Space Mountain with her grandson Dayton. She went to the Grand Ole Opry and Dollywood in Tennessee. She would fish from a pier, bank, boat dock, and boats. It didn’t matter as long as she caught a fish, big or small, she was happy. She enjoyed camping with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On her way to California to see the California Redwoods, a stop was made in Las Vegas where she played the nickel slot machine once. She even enjoyed going to the beaches looking for shells while she walked. Pauline experienced a lot in her 101 years here on this earth, transportation being one. She started walking to places, then rode a horse and buggy, drove a car, rode a train, and flew several times in an airplane. She was always up for an adventure. Pauline was known by many for her fried apple pies. She dried her apples on a screen door lying across her wood stove in her kitchen. She was tickled when she received orders for pies from Norfolk. Her best customer was Ernie Dove. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Thank you to the staff at English Meadows in Blacksburg for the last three years. Thank you to Medi Home Health & Hospice. A very special thank you to her granddaughter, Joana, for taking such good care of her and visiting almost daily with her.³ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 16, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3 She married Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on October 14, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,3 As of October 14, 1942,her married name was Poff. Pauline Hattie Pratt died on March 20, 2025 at Virginia at age 101.³

     James Merit Altizer was buried at West End Cemetery, Radford, Virginia.² He was born in September, 1858 at Virginia.³ He married Caroline F. "Callie" Cummings on May 8, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ James Merit Altizer died in 1928.²

     Caroline F. "Callie" Cummings was buried at West End Cemetery, Radford, Virginia.² She was born in 1866 at West Virginia.² She married James Merit Altizer on May 8, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 8, 1888,her married name was Altizer. Caroline F. "Callie" Cummings died in 1935.²

     Kenneth McArthur Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on May 11, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 He married Barbara Jean Walters, daughter of Leonard Lee Walters and Cora Lee Smith, on March 29, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,9 Kenneth McArthur Conner died on March 16, 2001 at Virginia at age 58.^4,7 He CONNER, Kenneth M., 58, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2001. He was employed by Mechanical Development in Salem. Mr. Conner was preceded in death by his parents, John Cledys and Willie Sisson Conner. He is survived by his wife, Barbara W. Conner; sister, Francis Conner Sowers; brother, Earl Conner; special cousins, Peggy Conner, Macle Conner, Gerlene Conner; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Lane Spiegner officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Floyd Parsonage Building, 915 Cambria Street, N.W., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on March 17, 2001.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1786.⁵ Gloria Scottie Stover was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on May 26, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 She married James Harlow "Jim" Lucas, son of Henry Alfred Lucas and Mabel Oakey Sisson, on June 8, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,7 As of June 8, 1977,her married name was Lucas.⁴ Gloria Scottie Stover died on July 20, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,8,5,6 She Gloria S. Lucas, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. She was born on May 26, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Scott and Ethel Stover. She was predeceased by her husband, James H. Lucas. Surviving are only a few cousins and special friends. Gloria was retired from Eli Lilly. She was a faithful member of Belmont Baptist Church and of the Mary Ruth Class. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 21, 2010.²

     Virginia Victoria Richard was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 19, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney, son of Samuel L. Sweeney and Margaret Thomas, on September 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 24, 1882,her married name was Sweeney. Virginia Victoria Richard died on February 14, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33.³

     Edith Elizabeth Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-42-0342.⁵ She was born on April 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 She married Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr., son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on May 11, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,1 As of May 11, 1950,her married name was Sweeney. Edith Elizabeth Vest and Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. were divorced on November 20, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Edith was granted a divorce on the grounds of desertion.^7,8 Edith Elizabeth Vest died on September 18, 2004 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,5 She Edith Vest Sweeney, 73, of Floyd, passed away at her home Saturday, September 18, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Louella Vest and her brothers and sister, Ward Vest, Lottie West Harold Vest, Isaac (R.B.) Vest, Randolph Vest Sr., and Alfred Vest. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Sweeney, Pittsburgh, Pa; one sister, Virginia Peters, Thaxton, Va; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Irvin and Corrine Vest, Roanoke, Va., and William (Bill) and Louise Vest, Radford, Va; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home Tuesday after 1 p.m. where the family will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Stonewall Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. 745-2007. on September 21, 2004.³

     Donna Lee Sweeney was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 2, 1955 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Stephen Mark Stapel on August 4, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2 As of August 4, 1984,her married name was Stapel. Donna Lee Sweeney died on February 11, 2013 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.³ She Donna Lee Sweeney, 58, formerly of Floyd, a 1973 graduate of Floyd County High School, passed away in Pittsburgh, Pa., Monday, February 11, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, M.L. Sweeney and Edith Sweeney. She is survived by two brothers, Brock Sweeney and Scott Linkous; one sister, Teresa Epperly; stepmother, Arlene Radford; special aunt, Virginia (Aunt June) Peters; aunts and uncles, Bill Vest, Irvin Vest, Bruce Sweeney, Max Sweeney, Barry Sweeney, Douglas Sweeney, Daphine Sowers, and Cindy Eanes; special friend, John Boucher; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, in the Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in the Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd. Friends may visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, 540-745-2007, is handling the arrangements. on February 13, 2013.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-1087.⁴ Ellis Tazwell Dulaney was born on June 10, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Lucy Arlene Akers on December 6, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 Ellis Tazwell Dulaney died on May 5, 1985 at age 76.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-22-7111.³ James Herbert Eanes was born on January 22, 1924 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 He married Lucinda "Cindy" Sweeney, daughter of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on July 5, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,5 James Herbert Eanes died on April 18, 1988 at age 64.³

     Phyllis Ann Chittum was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1944 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on March 17, 1961 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of March 17, 1961,her married name was Sweeney.⁴ Phyllis Ann Chittum died on June 19, 2016 at Virginia.³ She Phyllis C. Sweeney, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 19, 2016. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wayne Sweeney; parents, Howard and Ollie Chittum; brothers, Franklin, Roy, and Leon Chittum. Phyllis dearly loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. She previously worked for SAV-A-STOP and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. Phyllis is survived by her children, Wayne Sweeney, Janet (Donnie) Dodson, and Teresa Sweeney (J.B.); grandchildren, Zackery and Justin Dodson; stepgreat-granddaughter, Gwen Sutphin; sisters, Cora Lee (Lloyd) Rucker and Margaret (Buddy) Brown; sisters-in-law, Cindy Eanes and Daphine Sowers; brothers-in- law, Doug (Joyce) Sweeney, Barry (Judy) Sweeney and Bruce (Beulah) Sweeney; and numerous nieces; and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton. A celebration of life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Doug Sweeney and David Workman officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Virginia. on June 22, 2016.³

     William Earl Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 26, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Carylin Sue Slusher, daughter of Thurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher and Lula Edwards, on July 17, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 William Earl Conner died on March 6, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.³ He William Earl Conner, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Willie Sisson Conner and John Cledys Conner; brother, Kenneth Conner; sister, Frances Conner; and special cousin, Doris Conner. Earl is survived by his wife Carylin; his son, Ricky; Ricky's stepson, Tyler; sister-in-law, Barbara Conner; brothers-in-law, Jerry and Leon Slusher; and many special nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful loving husband to Carylin for 55 years. Earl never met a stranger and was always laughing and joking with everyone he met. His friends and family would say he was a very kind and caring person. He will truly be missed by all. A graveside service with family and close friends will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke with the Rev. Tim Wilson officiating. on March 9, 2021.³