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     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

     Shirley Ann Poole Shirley Poole Sweeney, 78, of Roanoke, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Max Sweeney. She was born in 1936 to the late Dwight and Mildred Ferguson Poole. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a nurse at Lewis-Gale Hospital and seamstress making many beautiful quilts. She enjoyed traveling, playing scrabble, camping, and traveling with her Shir Shir group. She is survived by her sons, David (Judy), Randy, Darrell; Grandchildren, Rhiannon, Sarah, Mikayla, Aaron, Liam; Great-grandchildren, Maebel, Wyatt; Brother Tommy Poole(Linda); Friends, Marci, Joe, Janie, Bruce and countless more. Special thanks to her best friend for many years, Betsy Davies. It would be impossible to count the number of lives she touched over the course of her life. A Graveside service will be held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, VA.² She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 30, 1936.¹ She married Max Earl Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on December 31, 1954.^1,2 As of December 31, 1954,her married name was Sweeney.¹ Shirley Ann Poole died on May 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 78.²

     Lillie Virginia Custer was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on November 8, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married William Riley Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on March 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 13, 1890,her married name was Conner. Lillie Virginia Custer died on March 6, 1955 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,3

     Carylin Sue Slusher was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on April 10, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 She married William Earl Conner, son of John Cledys Conner and Willie Oliver Sisson, on July 17, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of July 17, 1965,her married name was Conner. Carylin Sue Slusher died on December 30, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.³ She Carylin Sue Conner, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1945, to the late T.C. "Jack" and Lula E Slusher. She was a very sweet and loving mom to Ricky. She loved all her friends and family very much. She will truly be missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Earl Conner; two brothers, Clinton, and Wallace Slusher. Carylin is survived by her son, Ricky, and Ricky's stepson, Tyler; sister-in-law, Barbara Conner; brothers, Jerry and Leon Slusher; and many special nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tim Wilson officiating. on January 2, 2022.³