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     Joseph D. King was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 He Served in the 42nd Virginia Infantry with the Confererate States Army during the Civil War. He was born on August 9, 1832 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Floyd County Cemetery Inscriptions has date of birth as Aug 9, 1831 and his death certificate has a date of Aug 9, 1830.^2,4,1 He married Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, daughter of Elizabeth Clingenpeel, on May 29, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Joseph D. King died on July 13, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,3,1

     Joyce Faye Conner was buried at Mount Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery, Big Island, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-82-7776.¹¹ She was born on December 18, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,11,10,4,5 She married Lewis Edward Abbott on March 25, 1971 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^12,9,10 As of March 25, 1971,her married name was Abbott. Joyce Faye Conner and Lewis Edward Abbott were divorced on September 30, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13 Joyce Faye Conner died on June 17, 2003 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 49.^1,11 She ABBOTT, Joyce Faye Conner, 49, of Check, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at a Winston Salem, N.C. hospital. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Abbott and her parents, Early and Genova Hundley Conner. She is survived by three daughters, Cyndi and Kenneth Wood of Check, Carol and Barry Underwood of Riner, and Sarah Abbott of Copper Hill; seven grandchildren, Jamie, Shayne, Suzzanne, Kimmie, Richie, Conner and Ally; one sister, Carolyn King of Roanoke; two brothers, James and Carol Conner of Christiansburg, Jay and Diane Conner of Alum Ridge; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Mount Herman Baptist Church cemetery at Big Island. on June 19, 2003.¹

     Nellie Christine Alderman was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 She was born on April 10, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,4 As of December 25, 1966,her married name was Linkous.² She married Harless Junior Linkous on December 25, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4 Nellie Christine Alderman died on June 3, 2017 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 69.^2,7 She Christine Alderman Linkous, 69, of Blacksburg went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on April 10, 1948 to the late Gordon and Roenia McNeil Alderman. She was raised in Pilot, Va. before moving to Merrimac. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Carl Songer, sister, Marilyn Alderman. She was a member of Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by her husband, Junior Linkous; daughter, Angie Songer and fiance, David Powell; son, Wes Linkous and Wendy Hodge; grandson, Hayden Linkous; mother-in-law, Sylvia Linkous; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris Doyle, Rachel Hale, Barbara Altizer, Helen and Charles O'dell, Darlene and Michael Worrell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Deloyd and Goldie Alderman, Tommy and Deana Alderman, Daniel and Cathy Alderman, David and Teresa Alderman, Abe and Alice Jones, numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on June 5, 2017.⁷

     Lewis Edward Abbott was born on December 1, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Joyce Faye Conner, daughter of James Early Conner and Cora Genova Hundley, on March 25, 1971 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^6,4,5 Lewis Edward Abbott and Joyce Faye Conner were divorced on September 30, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 Lewis Edward Abbott died on April 24, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.³ He Lewis Edward Abbott, 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. A service to celebrate Lewis' life will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Valley Funeral Home beginning at 1 p.m. on May 1, 2022.³

     Catherine May "Cathy" Owen Cathy May Alderman, Oct 7, 1957 - March 26, 2020. Cathy May Alderman, 62, of Pilot passed away on March 26, 2020. She worked at New River Industries. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Virginia Owens. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Alderman; daughter, Michelle Vest and husband, Kyle; grandchildren, Avery Vest and soon to be baby girl Vest; siblings, Donald Owens, Allen Owens, Lisa Payne, Johnny Owens and Tina Daniel; special pet dog, Rascal; and many nieces and nephews.³ She was born on October 7, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Daniel Gordon Alderman, son of Gordon Johnson Alderman and Roenie McNeil, on March 26, 1983 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 26, 1983,her married name was Alderman.¹ Catherine May "Cathy" Owen died on March 26, 2020 at Virginia at age 62.³

     Benjamin Hughes Sink was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "MM1 U.S. Navy WWII."^1,5 His Social Security Number was 231-05-7602.⁶ He was born on November 6, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,7,5 He married Madeline Adeil/Adelle Hale, daughter of Caleb Elbert Hale and Clara V. Board, on April 27, 1945.^1,2,5 Benjamin Hughes Sink died on May 22, 1978 at Troy, Miami Co., Ohio, at age 61.^1,8,7,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1854.⁸ Lorenzo Ludwell "Doggie" Dowdy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on July 7, 1921 at Evington, Campbell Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,6,7 He married Lucille June Hale, daughter of Caleb Elbert Hale and Clara V. Board, on March 21, 1942 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lorenzo Ludwell "Doggie" Dowdy died on October 20, 1994 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,2,5,7 He DOWDY, Lorenzo Ludwell, ("Doggie"), 73, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, October 20, 1994, at his home. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot instructor during World War II, served as vice president of Graves-Humphreys, Inc. for many years and was a life long member of Vinton Baptist Church, where he previously served as deacon. He was also involved for many years with the Masonic Lodge, was a past president of Sales & Marketing Executives of the Roanoke Valley. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Taylor Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Hale Dowdy; a son, Larry Downs Dowdy, Brentwood, Tenn; two daughters, Pamela Fawcett, Virginia Beach, Priscilla Self, Vinton; five grandsons; five granddaughters; three great-granddaughters; one sister, Evelyn Neeley, Williamsburg; a brother, Tyree H. Dowdy, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, October 24, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. Dr. Bill Ross will officiate. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Graveside services by Vinton Masonic Lodge #204 A.F. & A.M. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to be sent to the Vinton Life Saving Crew. on October 22, 1994.²

     Larry Sherlyn Matz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 He Matz, Larry Sherlyn, age 82 passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Larry retired from General Electric after many years of employment in Salem, Va. In retirement, Larry enjoyed baling and selling hay to the community, riding his tractor helping people in the community, watching Nascar after church on Sunday's and spending time with family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Mills Matz (1981), and his father and mother Edgar & Lunzie Matz (1994), sister Peggy M. Booth (2010), sister, Ginger Smith (2013), brother James (June) Matz (2013). He is survived by wife Frances Matz of Elliston, VA, children Sherlyn (Rocky) A. Matz of Elliston, VA, Richard L. Matz of Atlanta, Ga, Tana S. Orange (Donald) of Snellville, Ga. and Teresa Alley of Roanoke, VA, two grandsons, Thomas A. Matz (Ashley) of Vinton, VA, Cory L. Orange of Snellville, Ga, great grandson, Peyton Matz of Natural Bridge, Va. brother Randy Holland of Macon, Ga, brother in law Doug Smith of Elliston, VA, and sister in law Ardith Matz of Shawsville, Va. The burial will follow immediately in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to say Thank You to everyone at Lewis Gale Hospital with Larry's care. The doctors and staff were beyond words to our family, thank you again!⁴ He was born on February 27, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Frances Juanita Saunders, daughter of Warren Bobby Saunders and Eva Marie MacKey, on June 11, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Larry Sherlyn Matz died on January 8, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-9122.⁵ Joeanne Saunders was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 25, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,5,7 As of June 20, 1959,her married name was Akers.² She married Robert Wayne Akers on June 20, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Joeanne Saunders and Robert Wayne Akers were divorced on January 17, 1978 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ As of January 24, 1978,her married name was Cox.² Joeanne Saunders married Carson Lane Cox, son of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on January 24, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2 Joeanne Saunders died on December 22, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,8,5 She Joeanne Akers Cox, 71, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born February 25, 1941, in Montgomery County to the late Warren and Marie Saunders. She will be remembered as someone that had a tremendous work ethic as she never left a job unfinished, as someone who loved planning family gatherings, as she loved spending time around those she loved, but above all, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will truly be missed. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Saunders. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Carson Cox; sons, Ricky Akers and wife, Joyce, and Fred Akers and wife, Penny; daughter, Diane Guthrie and fiance, Ralph Lovern; brothers, Cecil Saunders and wife, Debbie, Arnold Saunders and Donald Saunders; sisters, Bea McNeil and husband, Morris, and Frances Matz and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Michael Stafford, Kevin Stafford, Amanda Akers and Megan Akers. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center for the love, care and commitment rendered to Mrs. Cox during her stay there. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 24, 2012.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-62-8236.⁹ Warren Arnold Saunders was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,10 He was born on August 6, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6,9,7 He married Freda Diana Trail on May 12, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Warren Arnold Saunders and Freda Diana Trail were divorced on November 7, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Warren Arnold Saunders married Barbara Diana Oyler on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Warren Arnold Saunders and Barbara Diana Oyler were divorced on May 17, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Warren Arnold Saunders died on January 19, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^4,9,6 He Warren A. Saunders, 67, of Roanoke, passed away on January 19 2013. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Floyd, Va., son of the late Warren and Marie Saunders. In addition to his parents, Warren is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Saunders; and a sister, Joann Cox. He is survived by a son, James Saunders and his wife, Lisa; sisters, Frances Matz and her husband, Larry and Beatrice McNeil and her husband, Morris; brothers, Cecil Saunders and his wife, Debbie and Donald Saunders; and grandchildren, James Saunders Jr., Matthew Saunders, Cheyenne Saunders, Mary Sweeny, McKenzie Saunders, and Nicklaus Saunders and great-grandchild, Trenton Saunders. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke. on January 21, 2013.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1920.⁹ Robert Henry Lewis Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII."^10,11,1,3,4 He Robert Henry Conner, 62, died Saturday in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Vest Conner, Check; one daughter, Mrs. Avery (Geraldine) Lane, Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Nancy Conner, South Hill; three grandchildren; two brothers, William Marvin Conner, Clyde Richard Conner, both of Check. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery.³ He was born on August 17, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,11,6,2,4,12,13,5} He married Nellie Rae Vest, daughter of Andy Wade "Bud" Vest and Minnie Lottie Perdue, on June 27, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,2,3,14,15,4} Robert Henry Lewis Conner died on March 2, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^{10,11,1,3,4,13}