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     His Social Security Number was 227-96-6652.⁵ Oscar Allen Conner was born on June 28, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 25, 1925.^2,3,5 He died on October 2, 2004 at Washington Co., Virginia, at age 79.⁴

     Lucy Jane Bolt married Charlie Roscoe Shelor.¹ Lucy Jane Bolt was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Shelor. She was born on December 30, 1902 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ She died on March 14, 1993 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.¹ She SHELOR, Lucy Jane Bolt, 90, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, March 14, 1993, at Heritage Hall Health Center. Mrs. Shelor was born at Laurel Fork (Carroll County) on December 30, 1902, to the late William S. And Nancy Elizabeth Bowman Bolt. Mrs. Shelor was a charter member of the Revived Rebeka Lodge #100 for 39 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Roscoe Shelor; and two sons, Arlis Wendale Shelor Sr. and Carlie William Shelor. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Claude Acy and Ruby Shelor, Arnold Lee and Alice Shelor, Troy Leon and Betty Shelor, all of Blacksburg; a daughter in law, Nellie Virginia Shelor, Salem; a brother, Earl Bolt, Dobson, N.C; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Homer D. Sawyer will officiate. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. and also Wednesday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home. on March 16, 1993.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-6675.⁸ Esker Lee Akers was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 12, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,4,6 He married Lois Ann Poff, daughter of Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff and Pauline Hattie Pratt, on June 7, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Esker Lee Akers and Lois Ann Poff were divorced on September 15, 1987 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Esker Lee Akers died on July 14, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,8,4,5 He Esker Lee Akers, 72, of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Esma Duncan Akers. Surviving are his daughters, Joana (Jeff) Shelor, Carolyn Akers, and Glynda (Mark) Woollums; sister, Arlene (Merrell) Hedrick; special friend and caretaker, Gloria Alderman; a special aunt, Lorraine (Loman) Smith; other aunts and uncles; and multiple nieces and nephews; along with four grandchildren; and other caretakers, Stacy Thompson and Kathy Beran. Interment will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. on July 16, 2013.³

     Lois Ann Poff Lois Ann Poff Akers, 79 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, Flemon Poff; siblings, Katherine Poff, Imogene Poff, Edsel Poff, and Darlene Poff Dove; and son-in-law, Mark Woollums. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Pratt Poff; daughters, Joana Akers Shelor (Jeff), Carolyn Akers, and Glynda Akers Woollums; grandchildren, Matthew Woollums, Ryan Woollums, Anna (Dylan) Guiter, and Aaron Shelor; sister & brothers-in-law, Melinda Poff Shaver & Melvin and Calvin Dove; sister-in-law, Arlene Hedrick & Merrell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 29, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She married Esker Lee Akers, son of James Eddie Akers and Esma Arbutus Duncan, on June 7, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 7, 1963,her married name was Akers. Lois Ann Poff and Esker Lee Akers were divorced on September 15, 1987 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Lois Ann Poff died on March 23, 2024 at Virginia at age 79.⁴

     Lewis H. Richards was born on April 10, 1884 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died on December 15, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.²

     Sallie E. Richards was born on December 30, 1886 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She died on February 2, 1887.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-01-7034.⁹ Marion Shelton Conner was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 24, 1912 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate and draft card have a birth year of 1913.^9,3,4,8,5,6 She died on March 4, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4

     Charles Lee Richards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,10,4 He was born on January 23, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 13, 1891.^1,2,10,4 He married Lucy Alice Akers circa 1911.^11,10 Charles Lee Richards married Nancy Jane Poole on May 8, 1944.^10,4,3,12 Charles Lee Richards married Elizabeth May "Lizzie" Brumfield on July 8, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Lee Richards died on February 21, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^2,10,4

     Lucy Alice Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6366.^4,1 She was born on March 23, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 She married Charles Lee Richards, son of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, circa 1911.^5,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Richards.⁵ Lucy Alice Akers died on February 20, 1983 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 89.^3,1,2

     Allen David Richards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Tec 4 HQ Co Island Comd WWII."^1,2,5,6 He was born on September 30, 1914 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Betty Jo Hedrick on July 17, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Allen David Richards and Betty Jo Hedrick were divorced before October, 1947.⁸ Allen David Richards married Edna Mae Thomas, daughter of Luther Martin Thomas and Betty Gearheart, on October 10, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 Allen David Richards and Edna Mae Thomas were divorced on June 7, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Allen David Richards died on March 11, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^1,2,5,6

     Edna Mae Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁷ She Edna Mae Thomas Reese, 87, of Lynchburg, and formerly of Bedford, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, September 29, 1926 in Christiansburg, a daughter of the late Luther E. Thomas and Betty Gearhart Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James Anderson Reese. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and worked at Vista Foods. Surviving are her daughter, Carol Reese Jones and fiance, Paul Caruso of Lynchburg; her two grandsons, Christopher Paul Jones of Lynchburg and Timothy Wayne Orange and wife, Katie, of Thaxton; and a brother, Edgar "Bud" Thomas of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Vernon Delong and Rev. Wessley Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.⁷ She was born on September 29, 1926 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,7 She married Allen David Richards, son of Charles Lee Richards and Lucy Alice Akers, on October 10, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of October 10, 1947,her married name was Richards. Edna Mae Thomas and Allen David Richards were divorced on June 7, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Edna Mae Thomas died on February 25, 2014 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.⁷

     Betty Gearheart was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1903.¹ She married Luther Martin Thomas on November 25, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 25, 1925,her married name was Thomas.² Betty Gearheart died on November 25, 1995 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ She THOMAS, Betty Gearheart, 92, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, November 25, 1995 in a Bedford health care center. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Edna and James Reese of Bedford; a son and daughter-in-law, Bud and Kathleen Thomas, Christiansburg; four sisters, Mary Alderman, Flossie Aliff both of Christiasnburg, Lula Taylor, Council Bluffs, Iowa and Princess Chandler of Shawsville; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 gre at-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne on November 27, 1995.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-76-0594.⁵ Sharon Kaye Richards married Edward Allen Bowyer Sr.¹ Her married name was Bowyer. Sharon Kaye Richards was born on October 5, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,5 As of October 9, 1971,her married name was Orange.² She married Herbert Wellington Orange Jr. on October 9, 1971 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.² Sharon Kaye Richards and Herbert Wellington Orange Jr. were divorced on February 24, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ Sharon Kaye Richards died on May 17, 2004 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 54.^5,6

     Herbert Wellington Orange Jr. was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 227-40-6199.⁷ He Herbert Wellington Orange, Jr., 74, of Bedford died Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Summit Health and Rehab of Lynchburg. Born in Bedford, Virginia on December 12, 1935, a son of the late Herbert Wellington Orange, Sr. and Tina Carter Orange. In addition to his parents Herbert was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ruff and a brother, Russell Orange. Herbert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Bedford. He loved to read and study his bible, watch western movies and spending time outdoors. He is survived by two sons, Tony R Orange and his wife, Toni of Lynchburg and Timothy W Orange and his wife, Katie of Thaxton; one daughter, Dana R. Orange of Bedford; five grandchildren, Heather Stoehr and her husband, Clint, Michael Watts, Jr. and his wife, Sarah, Jason Orange, Dustin Orange and Zachary Orange; two sisters, Betty Jean Robertson and Relia Ann Padgett and her husband, Doug; a half brother, Donnie Orange and his wife, Lynn; a special friend, Martha Leonard; also numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.⁴ He was born on December 12, 1935 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7,4,6 He married Sharon Kaye Richards, daughter of Allen David Richards and Edna Mae Thomas, on October 9, 1971 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Herbert Wellington Orange Jr. and Sharon Kaye Richards were divorced on February 24, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Herbert Wellington Orange Jr. died on October 15, 2010 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.^7,5,4,6

     Ethel Louise Richards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-20-3390.⁷ She married William Ward.³ Her married name was Ward.³ Ethel Louise Richards was born on August 21, 1912 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 As of December 22, 1929,her married name was Stewart.⁸ She married Sparks Way Stewart on December 22, 1929 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ Ethel Louise Richards died on October 20, 1988 at New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 76.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-6460.⁶ Charles Lee Stewart was born on February 28, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6 He married Elizabeth Georgia Drumheller on July 5, 1952 at North Garden, Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Lee Stewart died on January 24, 2000 at Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 66.^6,2

     Eugene Edward Stewart married Vivian Dawn Abbott.^3,5 Eugene Edward Stewart was born on September 28, 1930 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Susan Frye on March 25, 1988 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.² Eugene Edward Stewart died on March 9, 2010 at Timberville, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,3 He Eugene Edward (Mr. Gene) Stewart, 79, of Timberville, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1930, at Winding Gulf, W.Va., and was a son of the late Sparks and Ethel Richards Stewart. Gene retired from the United States Air Force, where he was a staff sergeant and cryptologist. He was a faithful member of Wood's Chapel Independent Bible Church, north of New Market, where he served for many years as a deacon. He had previously resided in Bridgewater for many years. He was married twice. His first wife, Vivian Stewart, died in 1986. His second wife, Susan Stewart, survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Dawn Marie Woodrum and husband, John, of Mount Sidney; two stepchildren, Thomas Cassidy and wife, Susan, of Poway, Calif., and Ruth Cassidy Jones and husband, Nicholas, of Verona; a granddaughter, Hannah Rhea Woodrum; five stepgrandchildren, Sara and Maxwell Jones and Dylan, Aaron and Emma Cassidy; and a close friend, Danny McBride, of New Market. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, who raised him, Mrs. Lucy Richards, and two brothers, Charles and Larry Stewart. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wood's Chapel Independent Bible Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the church with the pastor, Glen Turner, officiating and assisted by the Rev. Sam Frye and Pastor Donald Bradley. on March 11, 2010.³

     Nancy Jane Poole was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on April 30, 1904 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² She married Charles Lee Richards, son of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on May 8, 1944.^1,2,3,4 As of May 8, 1944,her married name was Richards. Nancy Jane Poole died on January 16, 1953 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 48.² She Mrs. Nancy Jane Richards, 48, died Friday morning at her home, 671 east Main street, after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Charles Lee Richards; one son, Charles Lee Richards, jr; four brothers, Sam Poole, of Austinville, Paul Poole, Tom Poole and Jim Poole, all of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Mag Lambert, and Mrs. Bell Bonds, both of Friev, Mrs. Walt Gallimore, Austinville, and Mrs. Charles L. Henley, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 p.m. from the Church of God with the Rev. J. L. Summers and the Rev. C. J. Peyton oficiating. Interment will follow in the Thornsprings cemetery. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons funeral home until one hour before services when it will be taken to the church to lie in state. Flowerbearers will be Mrs. Glen Carmany, Mrs. Clarence Henley, Mrs. Carl. Gallimore, Mrs. Morris Burton, Mrs. Calvin Hall, Mrs. Levi Jones, Mrs. Hassell Beverely, Mrs. Vernon Thornton, Mrs. C. R. Crouse, Mrs. Henry Clark, Mrs. Preston Jones and Miss Beulah Hawkins. Active pallbearers will include Preston Jones, James A. Jones, Robert S. Jones, Carl Gallimore, Johnnie Caramany and James Slusher. on January 18, 1953.³