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     Nellie Rae Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1416.¹¹ She was born on December 9, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,10,1,5,2,11,4} She married Robert Henry Lewis Conner, son of Henry Walter Conner and Arminta A. "Minnie" Vest, on June 27, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,6,3,14} As of June 27, 1946,her married name was Conner. Nellie Rae Vest died on November 15, 2007 at South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,11,10 She Nellie Rae Vest Conner, formerly of Check, Va., passed away on November 15, 2007 at the home of her son in South Hill, Va. at 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy (Bud) and Minnie Vest; husband, Robert H. Conner; granddaughter, Deborah Jane Conner; sister, Ruby Poff; and brothers, Troy Vest and Curtis Vest. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Avery Lane of Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Nancy Conner of South Hill; grandchildren, Peggy E. Conner and friend, Gary Hawkins, of South Hill, Travis Lane and wife, Dawn, of Moneta and Russell Lane of Salem; sisters, Lillie Conner and Gladys Eanes, both of Check; sister-in-law, Anna Lee Conner of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Nellie worked at the Christiansburg Overall Factory and enjoyed gardening and quilting. on November 17, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-5379.² Gilbert Chapman Linkous was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 6, 1927 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Elsie Oneda Bishop on December 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 Gilbert Chapman Linkous died on April 28, 2003 at Virginia at age 75.^5,2 He LINKOUS, Gilbert Chapman, 75, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, April 28, 2003. He grew up in Floyd County and served in the Army during World War II. He retired from General Electric after thirty-two years of service. Gilbert was known for his ability in automobile repair and painting. He will be remembered especially for the loving restoration of a 1957 Thunderbird. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Chapman and Mary Eva Linkous. Survived by loving and dedicated wife of 55 years, Elsie Bishop Linkous; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Lynn and Sherry Linkous, Floyd; daughter, Sharon Jean Linkous, Radford; granddaughter, Michelle Lynn McGinnis and husband, Jason; two stepgrandsons, David Boyd, Steven Boyd and wife, Diedra Boyd; great-grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; sister and brother-in-law, Ocie and Rev. Harvey Clark, North Wilkesboro, N.C; brother and sister-in-law, Harold Dean and Jolyn Linkous, Clayton, N.C. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at 2 p.m., at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Sutphin and Rev. Harvey Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion #127. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or to the National Alzheimers Association. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on April 29, 2003.²

     Elsie Oneda Bishop was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 6, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Gilbert Chapman Linkous on December 30, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,2 As of December 30, 1947,her married name was Linkous. Elsie Oneda Bishop died on March 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 75.^2,4 She Elsie Bishop Linkous, 75, of Christiansburg, went to join her loved ones in heaven on Friday, March 24, 2006. Among those waiting her arrival was her husband of 57 years, Gilbert Chapman Linkous, whom she married on December 30, 1946. Elsie lived a rich and full life, which was reflected through her commitment to her family, her community and her Lord. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn the loss of her gentle, loving and giving nature are, son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sherry D. Linkous; daughter, Sharon Linkous and her friend Jamie Kincer; three grandchildren and spouses, Michelle and Jason McGinnis, David Boyd, Steven and Deidra Boyd; sister, Marlee Bishop; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Beulah Bishop, Fred and Mary Bishop; two brothers-in-law and spouses, the Rev. J. Harvey and Ocie Clark, Harold and Jolyn Linkous; special great-grandson, Michael W. McGinnis; special great niece, Ellie Kent Wade; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; beloved pets, Tipper, Buster and Boots and a host of her precious feathered friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Floyd Baptist Church with with Dr. Dave Holladay officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family would like to thank all her special friends and many neighbors in the community for their continued love and support, and to Ryan Simpkins for helping with the home. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
on March 26, 2006.²

     Isaac Janney was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 13, 1836.¹ He married Sallie Gillespie in February, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Isaac Janney died on November 24, 1914 at age 78.¹

     David W. Rierson was born in October, 1847 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Gillespie on December 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Gillespie was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in May, 1853 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married David W. Rierson, son of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on December 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 23, 1871,her married name was Rierson. Mary Elizabeth Gillespie died on December 22, 1945 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.¹ She Mary Elizabeth Rierson, 99 years, died December 22, at her home at Air Point. Funeral services were conducted at Old Salem cemetery, December 23. on January 3, 1946.¹

     Hampton P. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 11, 1906 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 He married Dora Dean Pruitt on March 24, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,9 Hampton P. Hale died on February 24, 1996 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,10,2,4 He HALE, Hampton P., 90, formerly of Copper Hill, died Saturday, February 24, 1996, in a Vinton nursing home. Surviving are five daughters, Lillian Lamb and Gloria Campbell of Roanoke, Lois Wood of Rocky Mount, Joan Nichols of Callaway and Joyce McGuigan of Waldorf, Md; two sons, Hampton Hale Jr. of Boones Mill and Douglas Hale of Roanoke; several grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Waldron of Roanoke. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. on February 25, 1996.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1096.⁵ Frank R. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on March 22, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1908.^5,3,7 He married Flossie Inez Pruitt circa 1927.² Frank R. Hale died on June 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^5,3

     Gertrude Laura Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 25, 1912 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1909.^4,1 As of March 10, 1933,her married name was Rogers.² She married George Edgar Rogers on March 10, 1933 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 Gertrude Laura Hale died on May 24, 1967 at Hinsdale, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, at age 54.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-7710.⁷ Charles Edward "Shine" Hale was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3 He was born on August 9, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone a birth date of Aug 6, 1914.^7,8,6,3,4 He married Bessie Lee Pruett on October 18, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,9 Charles Edward "Shine" Hale died on March 6, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,7,8,3 He HALE, Charles E. ("Shine"), 80 of Floyd, passed away Monday, March 6, 1995, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was formerly of Bent Mountain, and was a farmer most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Pruitt Hale, and one son, James Hale, son-in-law, Jessie Conner Sr., four grandsons, Sidney and Charles Nichols, Jimmy and Woody Conner. Surviring are three daughters and two sons-in-laws, Betty Conner, Polly and Vernie Hayden, Vioma and Allen Nichols; eight grandchildren, Peggy Kesler, Connie Wright, Crystal Huff, Judy Perrin, Kenneth Nichols, Vincent Lackey, Hunter Lackey, James Conner; sixteen great-grandchildren, Tanya Kesler, Amanda Perrin, Jessie Conner, Emily Conner, Sabrena Huff, Kristy Huff, Katie Nichols, Kara and Cheyenne Lackey, Freddie Conner, David Light, Matthew Kesler, Sammy and Jesse Lackey, Benjamin Conner, Kenny Nichols; one brother, Hampton Hale; one sister, Annie Waldron, Roanoke. Interment to follow in Laurel Cemetery, Bent Mountain. on March 9, 1995.¹

     Samuel "Sim" Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,10 He was born on December 13, 1891 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1888 and his WWII Draft Card has 1892.^{8,4,5,11,7,10} He married Crettie Ann Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on April 29, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,12 Samuel "Sim" Hale died on December 7, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^9,5,11

     Crettie Ann Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-92-0482.⁹ She was born on March 3, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 She married Samuel "Sim" Hale, son of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, on April 29, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of April 29, 1917,her married name was Hale.⁵ Crettie Ann Manning died on January 16, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^9,4,6 She Mrs. Crettie Manning Hale, age 81, of 1420 Gilbert Rd., N.W., died Wednesday at home. She was the widow of Sim Hale. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pruett, Mrs. Katherine Marie Bell, Mrs. Clara Pruett, Roanoke; Mrs. Edna Bell, Vinton; Mrs. Ruby Duncan, Bent Mountain; Mrs. Jacqueline Bell, Copper Hill; one son, Wallace Hale, Norfolk, Neb; two sisters, Mrs. Odessa Bolling and Mrs. Lura Walton, Roanoke; one brother, Otha Manning, Salem; thirty grandchildren; twentynine great-grandchildren.Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 18, 1980.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-1979.¹⁰ Virginia Helen Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ She was born on September 17, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,4,5,6 As of March 8, 1941,her married name was Pruett.⁴ She married Lewis Daniel Pruett on March 8, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,4,12 Virginia Helen Hale died on June 7, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^11,10,13 She PRUETT, Virginia H., 74, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 7, 1994, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Pruett was the widow of Lewis D. Pruett. Surviving are three sisters, Clara H. Pruett, Roanoke, Ruby H. Duncan, Bent Mountain, and Jacqueline H. Bell, Copper Hill; one brother, Wallace Hale, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 8, 1994.¹¹

     Wiley W. Hodge was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 23, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha S. Howell in 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia. Wiley W. Hodge died on April 13, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.¹

     Martha S. Howell was born circa 1853 at Virginia. She married Wiley W. Hodge in 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of 1876,her married name was Hodge. Martha S. Howell died on June 22, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-9014.⁴ Effie Irene Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 15, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She married Ralph Lafayette Poff, son of Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff and Mary Pauline Aldridge, on May 4, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 4, 1946,her married name was Poff. Effie Irene Austin and Ralph Lafayette Poff were divorced on November 16, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Effie Irene Austin died on May 24, 1989 at age 63.^4,5

     Ziba Daniel King married Minnie Ella Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff.⁴ Ziba Daniel King was buried at Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 26, 1892 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on July 31, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 24.^2,3