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     Arietta Murdock Muncy was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7490.¹⁰ She was born on August 12, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10 She married Frank Howard Holland, son of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on October 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,12 Arietta Murdock Muncy and Frank Howard Holland were divorced on December 7, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,13 Arietta Murdock Muncy married Frank Howard Holland, son of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on June 13, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 As of June 13, 1952,her married name was Holland. Arietta Murdock Muncy and Frank Howard Holland were divorced on August 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ Arietta Murdock Muncy died on May 17, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^8,14 She HOLLAND, Arietta M., of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17,1996 at her home. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Holland, and a son, Garwood Holland. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Landon Hall, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Rosetta Holland, Roanoke, Gerald and Joanne Holland, Roanoke, David and Diane Holland of Michigan, Larry and Cheryll Holland, Roanoke, Frank Holland Burns of Arizona; half sisters, Bonnie Hutchison, Pearl Nally, Lynda Huffman, Connie and Peggy; half brothers, Sidney Lee Muncy, James Edward Muncey, Kenneth Muncey; sisters, Pauline Hoback and Mabel Beckner; grandchildren, Amber, Sheena, Garland, Jackie, Mark, Gerald, Kathy, Tammy, Katrina, Debra, Frances and Michael. Also surviving are a number of great-grandchildren. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 19, 1996.⁸

     Frank Howard Holland was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc. U.S. Army WWII."^1,5,7,8 His Social Security Number was 224-18-7521.⁹ He was born on June 5, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,5,6,7 He married Arietta Murdock Muncy, daughter of Sidney Muncy and Delia B. "Dellie" Lawrence, on October 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10 Frank Howard Holland and Arietta Murdock Muncy were divorced on December 7, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,11 Frank Howard Holland married Arietta Murdock Muncy, daughter of Sidney Muncy and Delia B. "Dellie" Lawrence, on June 13, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Frank Howard Holland and Arietta Murdock Muncy were divorced on August 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Frank Howard Holland married Ruby Marie Porter on September 3, 1963 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^12,5 Frank Howard Holland died on March 21, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^1,5,7,8 He Frank Howard Holland, age 63, of Route 2, Hardy, Va., died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Landon Hall, of Roanoke; seven sons, Roger A. Holland, Gerald H. Holland, Donald Holland and Douglas Holland, all of Roanoke; David C. Holland, Michigan; Frank Holland, Burns, Calif; Larry C. Holland, Conn; four sisters, Mrs. Bell Siner, Mrs. Mary Bowman and Mrs. Hazel Moran, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Katherine Burns, Ariz; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Copperhill Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 22, 1979.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3592.⁴ Dorothy Alice Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 22, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,3,4,5 She married Sherman Radford, son of Artice Demos "Artis" Radford and Nannie Jane Likens, on February 26, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,3 As of February 26, 1949,her married name was Radford. Dorothy Alice Lawrence died on August 24, 2006 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.^3,4,12,13 She Dorothy Alice Lawrence Radford, 82, went to be with her Lord Thursday, August 24, 2006. She had been a resident at the Radford Health and Rehab Center. Dorothy was born in Floyd County on March 22, 1924, a daughter of the late Noah and Vida Conner Lawrence. Dorothy married the love of her life, Sherman Radford, he preceded her in death on October 19, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene in 1956 and a brother, Allen Lawrence and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Buddy Saunders and brother-in-law, Frank Gerland. Dorothy retired from Halmode Sewing Company where she worked as a seamstress. She loved cooking and growing her vegetables for canning and also loved quilting. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted brother Raymond B. Lawrence and his wife, Opal; three loving sisters, Garnet Gerland of Stewartsville, Reba Jones and her husband, Marvin of Pilot, Va. and Irene Lawrence of Roanoke. Also surviving are her sister-in-law, Reba Lawrence of Christiansburg; her nieces, Donna Vest, Debbie Lawrence, Nancy Jones, Dreama Wilkes and Vickie Brown; and a favorite nephew, Frankie Lawrence. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on August 26, 2006.³

     Corbert Allen Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S1 US Navy WWII."^1,2,14 His Social Security Number was 229-24-3589.¹⁵ He was born on May 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,5,10,3,4,15,16} He married Reba Mae Willard on June 2, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,10,17 Corbert Allen Lawrence died on October 5, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 51.^1,2,5,14,16 He C. Allen Lawrence, age 51, of 106 Haymaker St., died Wednesday, October 5, 1977, in a Richmond hospital. Surviving are his wife, Reba W. Lawrence; one son, Frank Lawrence, Baton Rouge, La; one brother, Raymond Lawrence, Pilot; five sisters, Mrs. Sherman Radford, Miss Ilene Lawrence, both of Roanoke, Mrs. William Tyree, Vinton, Mrs. Henry Saunders, Copper Hill, Mrs. Marvin Jones, Pilot; two grandchildren.Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on October 13, 1977.¹⁴

     Raymond B. Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 24, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,15,5,6,7 He married Anna Lee Jones, daughter of Roy Blake Jones and Elizabeth Julie Coleman, on April 2, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Raymond B. Lawrence and Anna Lee Jones were divorced on October 9, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁵ Raymond B. Lawrence married Opal Ella Bain on November 19, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Raymond B. Lawrence died on September 13, 2014 at Virginia at age 86.⁴ He Raymond B. Lawrence, 86, of Radford, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah B. and Amenthia Conner Lawrence. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Opal Bain Lawrence; daughter, Debra Lawrence of Christiansburg; step sons and step daughter-in-law, Jay and Lori Shaffer of Jonestown, N.C., and Stephen Shaffer of Snowville; sisters, Ilene Lawrence of Roanoke, and Reba Jones of Pilot; grandson, Anthony Rhea; step grandchildren, Amber, Dana, Ben, and David Shaffer. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on September 15, 2014.⁴

     Garnet Irene Lawrence was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,9 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3393.¹⁰ She married Francis Sherwood "Frank" Gerland.^5,2 Her married name was Gerland. Garnet Irene Lawrence was born on December 29, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,9,4 As of June 19, 1954,her married name was Tyree.³ She married James William "Bill" Tyree on June 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,11,12 Garnet Irene Lawrence died on May 22, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,10,9,4 She Garnett Irene Lawrence Tyree Gerland, 79, of Chamblissburg, entered her Lord's heavenly garden on Saturday, May 22, 2010. She had recently been a resident of The Berkshire in Vinton and Loyalton Assisted Living of Roanoke. Garnett was born on December 29, 1930, daughter of the late Noah and Vida Conner Lawrence and grew up in Check, Va. As a young woman, Garnett moved to Roanoke and worked first in Katie's Ice Cream Parlor and then as a seamstress. After getting married, she moved to Chamblissburg where she resided until becoming ill in 2007. Garnett enjoyed sewing and gardening, but her greatest pleasure was in caring for all of her grandchildren as they grew up. Garnett was a special lady and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, James W. (Bill) Tyree, second husband, Frank Gerland, brother, Allen Lawrence, sisters, Dorothy Radford and Mary Saunders and daughter, Dreama Wilkes. She is survived by a brother, Raymond Lawrence and wife, Opal; sister, Reba Jones and husband, Marvin; sister, Ilene Lawrence; daughter, Vicki Brown and husband, Johnny; granddaughter, Misty Smith-Klein and husband, Glenn; granddaughter, Heather Robtison and husband, Anthony; grandson, Adrian Smith, grandson Christian Wilkes and fiancée, Jessica Guilliams; great-grandsons, Ashton Klein and Evan Klein; and great-granddaughter (due in August) Emily Robtison. Also surviving are son-in-law, Darrell Wilkes; sister-in-law, Reba Lawrence; nephew, Frankie Lawrence; nieces, Debbie Lawrence, Donna Vest and Nancy Jones; and stepdaughters, Germaine Rorer, Hazel Roye and Nancy McGlothlin, as well as a dear friend, Maureen Artrip. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff and residents of Loyalton and Berskshire. Interment will follow in Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery in Chamblissburg. on May 23, 2010.²

     Mary Frances Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-42-0185.¹³ She was born on March 29, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,13,1,2,3,4,5} As of September 28, 1962,her married name was Saunders.² She married Henry Elmo "Buddy" Saunders on September 28, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{14,12,1,6,2,4} Mary Frances Lawrence died on April 13, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^11,13,12,4 She SAUNDERS, Mary Lawrence, 62, of Roanoke County, passed away Thursday, April 13, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Henry E. (Buddy) Saunders; her daughter, Donna L. Vest, Christiansburg; a grandson, Zachary L. Vest; one brother, Raymond B. Lawrence, Radford; three sisters, Dorothy Radford, Garnett Gerland, both of Vinton, Reba Jones, Floyd County; Ilene Lawrence, Roanoke. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on April 14, 1995.¹²

     Reba Pearl Lawrence Reba Lawrence Jones, 83 of Pilot, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Delano Jones; parents, Noah Buford & Vedia Conner Lawrence; brothers, Raymond and Allen; and sisters, Dorothy, Garnet, and Mary. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Jane Jones; grandsons, Terry & Amanda Poff and Adam & Deborah Poff; great-grandchildren, Gavin Poff, Aiden Poff, and Tressa Poff; sister, Ilene Lawrence; sister-in-law, Opal Lawrence; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carilion Hospice and her caregivers, Phyllis and Melissa.⁴ She was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 20, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 She married Marvin Delano Jones, son of Swanson Thomas Jones and Roxie Elizabeth McNeil, on November 21, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,7,8,4,6 As of November 21, 1956,her married name was Jones. Reba Pearl Lawrence died on April 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 83.^4,6

     William West married Sarah Thrash, daughter of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, on August 17, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 William West died before November 28, 1850; He was not enumerated with his family in the 1850 Census.³

     Sherman Radford was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII Purple Heart."^8,9,2,10 His Social Security Number was 229-24-5876.¹¹ He was born on October 2, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{11,9,2,5,10,6,7} He married Dorothy Alice Lawrence, daughter of Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on February 26, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,4 Sherman Radford died on October 19, 1997 at Virginia at age 74.^{8,11,9,2,4,10} He RADFORD, Sherman, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 19, 1997. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Radford. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy L. Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Tina Radford, Buchanan, Johnnie and Zorene Radford, Floyd; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Garnett and Frank Gerland, Stewartsville, Reba and Marvin Jones, Pilot, Ilene Lawrence, Roanoke, Raymond and Opal Lawrence, Radford. Funeral services will be conducted noon Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Brent Sandy officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Family Cemetery, Floyd Co. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on October 21, 1997.⁸

     Darlene Radford was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 She was born on October 19, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6,8 She Darlene Radford, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Radford of Boones Mill, Rt. 2, died today at her home. Interment will be in the Wilson family cemetery at Floyd. on March 12, 1956.⁷ She died on March 12, 1956 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 4.^2,3,6

     Reba Mae Willard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9516.⁶ She was born on July 22, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 She married Corbert Allen Lawrence, son of Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on June 2, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of June 2, 1947,her married name was Lawrence.² Reba Mae Willard died on May 16, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,5,7 She Reba Willard Lawrence, 79, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Mary Willard; her husband, Allen Lawrence; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Lawrence; brothers, Sam and Henry Willard; and sisters, Mildred Walters and Mary Lutz. She is survived by her son, Frank W. Lawrence; granddaughters, Dianne and husband, Melvin Harrison, and Sabrina and her husband, Neal Leftwich; her stepdaughter, Michelle and husband, Kevin McCalistor; great-granddaughters, Erin and Meghan Harrison; great-grandsons, Richard and Jeremy Leftwich; step grandchildren, Evan and Carrie McCalistor; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on May 18, 2011.⁵

     Frank Wesley Lawrence Frank Wesley Lawrence, Jan 4, 1948 - Nov 16, 2018. Frank Wesley Lawrence passed away on November 16, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Lawrence and parents, Allen and Reba Lawrence. Frank is survived by his daughters, Sam Leftwich & husband, Neal and Frankie Harrison & husband, Red; grandchildren Erin & Meghan Harrison, and Richard & Jeremy Leftwich; sister, Machele McAllister; and many cousins, other family and great friends. Military graveside services will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁵ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Sharon Jean Dennison.^1,6 Frank Wesley Lawrence was born on January 4, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Judy Saunders on September 26, 1969.¹ Frank Wesley Lawrence died on November 16, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.⁵

     Infant Lawrence died on February 14, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 14, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Sharon Jean Dennison married Frank Wesley Lawrence, son of Corbert Allen Lawrence and Reba Mae Willard.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 435-94-4199.³ Sharon Jean Dennison was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 Her married name was Lawrence.¹ She was born on July 3, 1952 at Boonville, Cooper Co., Missouri.^4,5,6 She died on March 29, 2004 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 51.^4,1,5,6 She Sharon Jean Dennison Lawrence, 51, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2004 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. Survivors include her parents, Bill and Laurie Dennison of Newport Richie, Fla; her husband, Frank W. Lawrence of Christiansburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Melvin Harrison, Sabrina and Nell Leftwick; grandchildren, Richard and Jeremy Leftwick, Erin and Meghan Harrison; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Judy Gilmore; sisters, Mik Gilmore and Linda Liton; mother-in-law, Reba Lawrence, and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites by VFW Post #1184. on April 2, 2004.¹

     Anna Lee Jones was born on September 29, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Raymond B. Lawrence, son of Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on April 2, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 2, 1951,her married name was Lawrence. Anna Lee Jones and Raymond B. Lawrence were divorced on October 9, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole I believe Massa Underwood was unmarried, or her marriage was unrecorded, but had children with William Byrd Cole, Sr. (1791 - 1883) I have no proof of this, it is just my supposition based on all of the available facts. Massa was enumerated in the 1820 Census apparently without a husband. She was born circa 1785 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1

     James William "Bill" Tyree was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 His Social Security Number was 229-09-3528.⁸ He was born on January 19, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,8,5,6 He married Garnet Irene Lawrence, daughter of Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on June 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,7 James William "Bill" Tyree died on September 19, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.^4,8,5 He James W. (Bill) Tyree, age 96, of Rt. 1, Vinton, died Monday in a local hospital. He was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Garnett Lawrence Tyree; five daughters, Germaine Rorer, Salem; Hazel Roye, Vinton; Nancy Foutz, Goodview; Dreama Wilkes, Rt. 1, Vinton; Vicki Smith, Roanoke; a son, Paul Tyree, Goodview; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. G. L. Reed, Richmond. Burial will be at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 21, 1988.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 228-70-5725.⁹ Dreama Irene Tyree was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,10 She was born on January 4, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,9,3,4,5 As of May 11, 1973,her married name was Wilkes.³ She married Darrell Dewayne Wilkes on May 11, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,11 Dreama Irene Tyree died on October 7, 2006 at Virginia at age 51.^9,2 She Dreama Tyree Wilkes, 51, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, James W. "Bill" Tyree. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Darrell Dewayne Wilkes; son, Christian S. Wilkes; daughter, Heather R. Wilkes; mother Garnett Tyree Gerland; sister, Vicki Brown and husband Johnny; niece, Misty Klein and husband Glenn; nephew, Adrian Smith; great-nephew Ashton Klein; mother and father-in-law, June and James Wilkes. A graveside service will be held at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. on October 10, 2006.²

     Darrell Dewayne Wilkes Darrell Dewayne Wilkes, Oct 1, 1953 - Dec 4, 2024. Darrell Dewayne Wilkes, 71, of Vinton passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was a son of the late James Odell Wilkes and June Marlene Meador Wilkes. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dreama Tyree Wilkes. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Christian Wilkes (Jessica); daughter and son-in-law, Heather Robtison (Anthony); grandchildren, Gavin Wilkes, Noah Wilkes, Emily Robtison and Annabelle Robtison.⁵ He was born on October 1, 1953 at Florida.^4,5 He married Dreama Irene Tyree, daughter of James William "Bill" Tyree and Garnet Irene Lawrence, on May 11, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Darrell Dewayne Wilkes died on December 4, 2024 at Virginia at age 71.⁵

     Francis Sherwood "Frank" Gerland married Garnet Irene Lawrence, daughter of Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner.^1,3 Francis Sherwood "Frank" Gerland was buried at Mount Olivet Memorial Gardens (formerly Holy Land Cemetery), 1060 Jericho Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 218-12-0782.⁸ He was born on October 12, 1922 at Baltimore, Maryland.^2,8,4,6,7 He died on June 7, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^2,8,5 He GERLAND, Francis S., 78, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2001. He was born October 12, 1922, the son of the late Harry A. Gerland and Florence Bargar Gerland. Surviving are his wife, Garnett T. Gerland of Vinton; two stepdaughters, Dream Wilkes of Vinton, Vicki Smith of Roanoke; four stepgrandchildren; nephew, John C. Klinefelter; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Raymond and Opal Lawrence of Radford; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Marvin and Reba Jones of Pilot, Va; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Radford of Roanoke, Ilene Lawrence of Roanoke, Reba Lawrence of Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Holy Land Cemetery. on June 8, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6442.⁸ Henry Elmo "Buddy" Saunders was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 He was born on December 25, 1925 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,8,4,9,10,5,6,7} He married Mary Frances Lawrence, daughter of Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on September 28, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,11,12,13,4,6} Henry Elmo "Buddy" Saunders died on October 3, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,8,3,10,5,6 He SAUNDERS, Henry Elmo, ("Buddy"), 72, of Bent Mountain, died Saturday, October 3, 1998 at the V. A. Medical Center after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lawrence Saunders and his parents, Samuel and Vivian Saunders. He is survived by a daughter, Donna Lynn Vest; a grandson, Zachary Lee Vest, all of Bent Mountain. Also surviving are two sisters, Eva J. Heath and H. Louise Sanders and their families, all of Roanoke. He was a veteran of World War II and a life-long member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Wilson's Cemetery, Floyd County. Special thanks to a family friend, Faye Quam. on October 4, 1998.³

     Marvin Delano Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on October 26, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 He married Reba Pearl Lawrence, daughter of Noah Buford/Bluford Lawrence and Vida Oyler Conner, on November 21, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,3,10,11,5,6} Marvin Delano Jones died on April 14, 2013 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^4,6,7 He Marvin Delano Jones, 76, of Pilot, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He dearly loved his family and his farm. He is preceded in death by his parents, Swanson Thomas and Roxie McNeil Jones; two sisters; and six brothers. He is survived by his wife, Reba L. Jones; daughter, Nancy J. Jones; grandsons, Terry and Amanda Poff, Adam and Deborah Poff; great-grandchildren, Gavin Poff, Aiden Poff, and Tressa Poff; several nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in the Huffville Cemetery. on April 16, 2013.⁴