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     Vera Helen Muncy was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 11, 1922 at Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 11, 1922 at Virginia.^1,2

     Ida L. Wright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 31, 1889 at Virginia.^1,3 She married Sheffie Lewis Poff, son of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, before December, 1915.^1,4 As of before December, 1915,her married name was Poff.¹ Ida L. Wright died on June 11, 1976 at age 86.³

     Polly C. Wright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 21, 1891 at Virginia.^1,2,3 She married George Leonard Poff, son of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, circa 1926.^1,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Poff.¹ Polly C. Wright died on April 2, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^2,3

     Lelia Margaret Sweeney was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-62-4915.⁵ She was born on February 18, 1905 at Virginia.^5,1,2 She married Lowell Leander Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Belle McNeil, on March 6, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of March 6, 1952,her married name was Poff.³ As of April 26, 1961,her married name was Stump.³ Lelia Margaret Sweeney married Charlie Howard Stump on April 26, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Lelia Margaret Sweeney died on December 19, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^5,1,4 She Lelia Sweeney Poff, age 86 of Salem, passed away Friday in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Lowell Poff and a member of the Oakgrove Church of the Brethren. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Pearl Sheppard, Salem; two nieces, Coretta S. Smith, Roanoke; Corinna Witt, Salem; Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 23, 1991 from the Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. Carl H. Ziegler will officiate. Burial to follow in Churchill Cemetery, Salem. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.
on December 21, 1991.⁴

     Herman Leslie Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 15, 1920 at Virginia.⁴ He died on March 5, 1962 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 41.⁴

     Marshall Rifton Light Marshall Rifton Light, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy & Mamie Light; and brothers, Joseph Light and David Light. He is survived by his wife, Edith V. Light; sons & daughters-in-law, Ronnie D. Light, Clyde & Theda Light, Carl & Peggy Light; daughters & sons-in-law, Donna & Bruce Eicher, Becky & T.J. Ollis; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; sister & brother-in-law, Elizabeth & Bobby Bratton; brother, Edward Light; and numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held at the Piedmont Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8 He was born on September 21, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 He married Edith Virginia Howard, daughter of Hugh Husler Howard and Ollie Mabel Harris, on February 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Marshall Rifton Light died on April 25, 2020 at Virginia at age 84.^4,8

     David Roy Light was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 8, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Patricia Ann Mills on March 30, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² David Roy Light and Patricia Ann Mills were divorced on March 24, 1972 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ David Roy Light married Shirley Ann Scott on February 10, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ David Roy Light and Shirley Ann Scott were divorced on September 19, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ David Roy Light married Helen Louise Blevins on September 30, 1975 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ David Roy Light and Helen Louise Blevins were divorced on March 13, 1987 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ David Roy Light married Carlon Sue Marsingill on June 13, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ David Roy Light died on March 26, 2014 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^3,4,7 He David Roy Light, age 64, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Carlon Light; three children; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers; one sister; one sister-in-law; one brother-in-law; three nephews and four nieces. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on March 28, 2014.³

     Elmer Alfred Conner Elmer A. “Buzz” Conner, 74, of Boones Mill, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1948, to the late Christine Tinsley Conner and Wilmer A. Conner. Buzz graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA. Following graduation, Buzz volunteered for the U.S. Army and served 3 years attaining the rank of Sgt. E5. He served in the Vietnam conflict doing flight operations 1967-1968. While serving his country he earned two prestigious awards: the Army Commendation Medal and Battalion Soldier of the Month. After his time of service, Buzz worked for Verizon 30 years and retired as a cable maintenance and service technician. Aside from his family and his Lord, Buzz had a great love of outdoor activities. He was an active skydiver & member of the United States Parachute Association (#897) for over 50 years, an FAA Certified Senior Parachute Rigger for over 28 years, a Parachuting Instructor and Jump Master, a Safety and Training Advisor, Drop Zone operator, PRO-rated Expert parachutist D#3509, made a total of 6,324 jumps, and accumulated over 72 hours of freefall time. He was credited with awards in national and state skydiving competitions and participated in VA state records for large-formation skydives. Another outdoor activity he enjoyed was hiking. He accumulated over 1,500 miles of hiking in various parks and other places across the USA. Buzz was strong in his Christian faith. He was a faithful member of Gospel Baptist Church in Salem since 1964 and a teacher of the “New Converts / New Members Class” for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Conner; son, Andrew E. Conner, and fiancé, Mollie Randa; siblings, Ruth Crockett and husband Roger, Nancy Bandy and husband Mike, and Ed Conner. Burial will follow at Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville, VA.⁶ He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on July 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Betty Lou Lamb on February 26, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Elmer Alfred Conner and Betty Lou Lamb were divorced on August 29, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Elmer Alfred Conner married Roberta Louise Gaugler on March 28, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Elmer Alfred Conner died on April 15, 2023 at Virginia at age 74.⁶

     Eugene Mackie Hawkins married Ruth Elaine Conner, daughter of Wilmer Andrew "Tailpipe" Conner and Christine Lewis Tinsley. His Social Security Number was 228-50-3063.⁴ Eugene Mackie Hawkins was born on January 24, 1942 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Virginia Noretta Seaward on June 6, 1964 at Salamanca, Cattaraugus Co., New York.⁵ Eugene Mackie Hawkins died on January 9, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^4,2 He HAWKINS, Eugene Mackie, 57, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father, James Wood Hawkins; and his two half brothers, Jesse and Larry Hawkins. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Conner Hawkins; son, Michael J. Hawkins; daughters, Pammie Sue Hawkins, Melissa H. Bare; mother, Madeline Bower Hawkins; brothers, James Hawkins, David Hawkins; former wife, Virginia Noretta Hawkins; stepson, Dallas R. Richards; stepmother, Edna H. Perk; half brothers, Ray Hawkins and Greg Bower; half sister, Beverly Blevins. A grave side service will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2000 in Fair View Cemetery by the Rev. Matthew E. Roberts. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. (366-0707) on January 11, 2000.¹

     Jerry Lee Linkous married Nancy Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Wilmer Andrew "Tailpipe" Conner and Christine Lewis Tinsley.¹ Jerry Lee Linkous was born on November 17, 1950 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on April 18, 2021 at Virginia at age 70.³ He Jerry Lee Linkous, age 70, passed away at home on Sunday, April 18, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Elliston, Va., on November 17, 1950, to the late Trigg and Gilbie Lovern Linkous. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by sisters, Carol Davis and Patty Linkous. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patty; daughters, Kathy Bingham and husband, Ted, of Andersonville, Tenn., and Cindy Smith and husband, Nathan, of Copper Hill, Va; and twin grandchildren, Elizabeth and Travis Bingham, all whom he loved dearly. Other survivors include brothers, Jimmy Linkous and wife, Estelle, and Jackie Linkous; and sister, Debbie Boothe, all in Virginia. He is also survived by several special nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-in-law, Barbara Elliott and Maggie Clark; and special adopted sister, Judy Via. Last but not least, he is survived by his lovable pug, Mr. Wags. "Dragon" would like to say a special goodbye to all his truck driving friends that he worked with at Malone and Hyde in Virginia and Food Lion in Tennessee. He thought the world of you guys. on April 25, 2021.³

     Helen Pauline Craighead was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on April 30, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7 As of August 15, 1949,her married name was Brown.⁴ She married Garld Lindburgh Brown on August 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Helen Pauline Craighead died on February 28, 2017 at Virginia at age 86.⁶ She Helen Pauline "Pete" Brown, 86, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born April 30, 1930, she was the oldest of nine surviving children and was preceded in death by her parents, Linden and Violet Craighead; husband, Garld Brown; son, Steven Brown; grandson, Robert Foster; siblings, Hazel Craighead, Garland Craighead, Paul Craighead, Joan Austin, Claudine Stump, and Janet Martin. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Richard Foster, Margie and Cliff Murray, Sybil and HJ Denney; son, Paul Brown; sisters, Gladys Hurst and Jane Smith; brother, Curtis Craighead (Jeanne); seven grandchildren, Richard (Donna) and Chris Foster, Sherri Sons, Terri Meadows, Garrett (Stacie), Zachary, and Robert Brown; ten great-grandchildren, Jenna and Paige Foster, Debra and Erin Sons, Halie and Sarah Meadows, Brandon Garland, Corey, Hunter, and Eden Brown. She will be missed by numerous other family and friends. Pete loved feeding and watching birds, especially hummingbirds, fishing, and jigsaw puzzles. She was well-known for her delicious fried apple pies. Interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. on March 3, 2017.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-5034.⁵ Garld Lindburgh Brown was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on March 13, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,7 He married Helen Pauline Craighead, daughter of Linden Roy Craighead and Violet Emily Argabright, on August 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,8 Garld Lindburgh Brown died on November 23, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,5,3 He BROWN, GARLD L., 73, of Shawsville, passed away Friday, November 23, 2001 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Helen P. Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Richard Foster, Sybil and Bruce Phoenix, all of Christiansburg, Margie and Cliff Murray of Salem; sons and daughter-in-law, Paul Brown, Steve and Rosie Brown, all of Shawsville; grandchildren, Richard Wayne Foster, Chris Foster, Sherri Sons, Terrie Brown, Garrett Brown, Robert Brown and Zackary Brown; great-grandchildren, Jenna Foster, Debra Sons, Erin Sons and Brandon Brown; a sister, Mary Deweese of Salem. Interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on November 25, 2001.³

     Gladys Virginia Craighead was born on January 2, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ As of April 9, 1949,her married name was Hurst.¹¹ She married Nathan McElry "Doc" Hurst on April 9, 1949 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.¹¹

     Aaron T. Conner was born circa 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 9, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diphtheria at age 4.^2,3

     Nathan McElry "Doc" Hurst was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 His Social Security Number was 229-32-0664.⁹ He was born on October 6, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2,7,8,5,10 He married Gladys Virginia Craighead, daughter of Linden Roy Craighead and Violet Emily Argabright, on April 9, 1949 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ Nathan McElry "Doc" Hurst died on April 29, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^9,1,7,8,10,6 He HURST, Nathan McElry, ("Doc"), 68, of Shawsville, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Gladys C. Hurst of Shawsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Benny Maxey of Salem, and Sandra and Jerry Sult of Roanoke; one son, Michael Hurst of Shawsville; three granddaughters, Valerie Maxey Lumsden of Salem, Georgia Hurst of Maryland and Joy Beth Sult of Roanoke; two grandsons, Michael Wayne Hurst Jr. of Shawsville and Joey Sult of Roanoke; his mother, Clytie Hurst of Copper Hill; six sisters, Mozel Walters, Irene DeWeese, Ann Conner, Lilly ("Sis") Howard, Judy Pate and Phyllis Agee, and two brothers, Dennit ("Sam") Hurst and Russel Hurst. Interment will be in Piedmont Cemetery. on April 30, 1997.¹

     Claudine Frieda/Freda Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6902.¹² She was born on December 23, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,4,6 As of May 12, 1962,her married name was Stump.⁴ She married Earl David Stump on May 12, 1962 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,4 Claudine Frieda/Freda Craighead died on January 30, 2008 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.^3,12,5,6 She Claudine Stump, 67, of Check, left her earthly home on Wednesday morning, January 30, 2008, to spend eternity with her Lord. Claudine was, as stated in Proverbs 31:10-31, "...a truly good wife, she is worth more than precious gems.... She is a woman of strength and dignity... Her children stand and bless her; so does her husband. ...a woman who fears and reverences God shall be greatly praised.... Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Claudine was one of ten children born to Linden and Violet Craighead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Earl Stump; sisters, Hazel Craighead and Joan Austin; and a brother, Garland Craighead. She is survived by her beloved husband, Earl David Stump; daughter, Mary Anne Bain and fiance, Mike Hodges; son, David L. Stump and wife, Kim, of Harrisonburg; grandchildren, Anthony Bain and special friend, Cody Akers, Brandon Bain and special friend, Eva Littleral, Garland Orange, and Cayden Stump; and a great grandchild, Chloe Bain. Death leaves heartaches that no one can heal but memories are forever that no one can steal. Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Helen Brown and Gladys Hurst, of Shawsville, Jane Smith, of Blacksburg, Janet Martin and husband, Randal, of Christiansburg; her brothers, Paul Craighead, of Draper, and Curtis Craighead and wife, Jeanne, of Shawsville; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Burial will follow at the Restvale Cemetery. on January 31, 2008.³