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     Hermon Lee Hargrove married Margaret Celeste Sweeney, daughter of Peter Edmund Sweeney and Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 238-22-4329.⁵ Hermon Lee Hargrove was born on October 10, 1908 at Duplin Co., North Carolina.^5,2,6 He died on November 29, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,3

     Henry Wiltz Carr was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 19, 1809 at Wythe Co., Virginia; Cemeteries in Floyd County has a birth date of Jan 9, 1809.^1,2 He married Mary "Polly" DeWeese, daughter of Samuel Deweese and Mary "Polly" Deweese, on September 9, 1830 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Henry Wiltz Carr married Nancy "Nannie" Webster, daughter of George Webster and Peggy Rickard, on October 1, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Henry Wiltz Carr died on February 20, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,2

     Minnie Young married Thomas Strickler "Strick" Sweeney, son of Peter Edmund Sweeney and Josephine Cameron "Cammie" Strickler.¹ Minnie Young was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Sweeney.¹ She was born on April 17, 1921.² She died on January 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 93.¹ She Minnie Young Sweeney, 93, of Christiansburg and formerly of Floyd, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015. Born in February 1921 in Floyd County, Minnie was the sixth child of the late Dallas and Mary Jones Young. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Strickler Sweeney; their daughter, Jeanette; and Minnie's six brothers and sisters, Herman Young, Ralph Young, Jeffrey Young, Annie Young Hungate, Pearl (Dollie) Young Lee and Lera Young Perdue. In 1940, she married Thomas Strickler (Strick) Sweeney. Their daughter, Jeanette, was born in 1941. Jeanette was a special needs child that Minnie lovingly cared for in their home for 27 years. For the majority of her life, Minnie and her husband, Strick, lived on a farm in the Alum Ridge section of Floyd County where they worked until 1987. After retiring from the farm, they lived in the Harvestwood area of Floyd County until her husband's death in December 1996. Minnie and her sister, Dollie, then moved to Christiansburg, where they enjoyed many good years together. Minnie was known for her love of nature and the outdoors, her sense of humor, her skills as a seamstress and doll maker, her green thumb and her delicious country cooking. She will be greatly missed by many, including several nieces and nephews, friends, and loving caregivers. Funeral services will be conducted noon Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Todd Triplett officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Gardner Funeral Home on Wednesday one hour before the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Good Samaritan Hospice in Christiansburg, Virginia. on February 2, 2015.¹

     Rita Jeanette Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 She was born on July 30, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on December 31, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 27.^1,3

     Edna Marie Hylton was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She On May 5, 2015, Edna Marie Hylton Poff went to be with her Lord and Loved ones. She was predeceased by her husband, Bremen Poff, father & mother, Ulysses & Lillian Hylton, a son, Kenneth, two sons-in-law, Mack Harris & Gorman Harrell, two brothers, Myron and Dale Hylton, sister, Geniva Hylton and grandson-in-law, Mike Hill. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. She always put others before herself. She was a godly woman who taught us about Jesus and the way we should live. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Harrell and Margaret Harris. Also survive are 9 grandchildren, Sandra & Ronnie Thomas, Susan Hill, Sharon & David Kimble, Lester & Anita Harrell, Terri & Jeff Hylton, Sheree & Tim Nickelston, David Harris, Michael & Dana Harris, Jeffery & Becky Harris; 16 great grand-children, Amy Harrell, Heidi and Chad Foster, Heather Hill and Jonathan Butcher, Kristina and David Delp, Jennifer and Billy Johnson, Seth Harrell, Bremen Harrell, Amber and Ben Davis, Lillian Harrell, Carl Hylton, McCrae and Dawn Nickelston, Andy and Jena Nickelston, Nathaniel Harris, Kristen and MaKayleigh Harris and Faith Roop, Cher & Kent Martin; 16 great-great-grandchildren, Trey, Will and Addyson Delp, Kayleigh, MaKinleigh and Samuel Johnson, Raylan Foster, Eiliss Davis, Isaiah, Emma, Eden, Adalyn and Elizabeth Nickelston, Madi Ashburn, Bailey and Madison Martin; sister-in-law, Hazel Hylton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Turpin, Jeffery Harris and Lester Harrell officiating with Interment in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015.² She was born on August 12, 1920 at South Dakota.^3,1 She married Brieman Lester "Bremen" Poff, son of Samuel Jasper Poff and Carolina Matilda Keith, on November 12, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 12, 1938,her married name was Poff. Edna Marie Hylton died on May 5, 2015 at Virginia at age 94.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-0743.⁴ Thomas Andrew Forbes was buried at Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.¹ He was born on March 15, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 He married Patricia Ann "Patsy" Gordy in September, 1962 at Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.^2,1,5 Thomas Andrew Forbes died on February 22, 2002 at Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 60.^1,4 He FORT PIERCE - Thomas Andrew Forbes, 60, of Fort Pierce died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Fort Pierce. A native of Roanoke, Va., he lived in Fort Pierce for 42 years. He moved here from Roanoke. He was co-owner and operator of Forbes Dry Cleaners for 38 years. He was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Fort Pierce. He was a sports fan. He enjoyed motorcycles, auto racing, sailing and hiking. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association, and the Florida Trail Riders Association. He served 20 years with the Indian River Volunteer Ambulance, Vero Beach. He was in the first graduating class of paramedics at Indian River Community College, Fort Pierce. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Gordy Forbes of Fort Pierce; a son, Thomas Andrew Forbes II of Jacksonville; a daughter, Debra Forbes Richmond of Fort Pierce; and two sisters, Ada Mannifield and Linda Ferguson, both of Roanoke. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at the Yates Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Those who wish may contribute to Moffet Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 or St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1924 Zephyr Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. on February 24, 2002.¹

     Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 14, 1882 at Virginia.^1,4 He married Lillie Clara Duncan on October 28, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley died on November 17, 1930 at age 48.¹

     Lillie Clara Duncan was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 28, 1884 at Virginia.³ She married Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley on October 28, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 28, 1901,her married name was Alley. Lillie Clara Duncan died on March 15, 1955 at age 70.³

     Charlie Henry Howell was born on September 18, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Margia Slusher on December 13, 1908 at Radford, Virginia.¹ Charlie Henry Howell died on October 24, 1953 at age 67.¹

     Margia Slusher was born on August 1, 1893.¹ She married Charlie Henry Howell on December 13, 1908 at Radford, Virginia.¹ As of December 13, 1908,her married name was Howell. Margia Slusher died on March 15, 1982 at age 88.¹

     Estal Ray Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia. His Social Security Number was 235-10-7298.¹ He married Ann Vest, daughter of James Alec Vest and Mary Jane Brooks.² Estal Ray Conner was born on June 5, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on March 13, 1995 at West Virginia at age 79.¹

     Nancy Nora "Nannie" Lucas was born circa 1881.¹ She married Frank Gilbert Horton on February 28, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 28, 1902,her married name was Horton.

     Frank Gilbert Horton was born on December 30, 1876.^1,2 He married Nancy Nora "Nannie" Lucas, daughter of Jacob H. Lucas and Celia Akers, on February 28, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Frank Gilbert Horton died on January 15, 1967 at age 90.¹