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     Her Social Security Number was 223-24-0607.³ Lake Evelyn Wood was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7 She was born on October 21, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,1,6,8,7 She married Wilford Archie Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on December 14, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,7 As of December 14, 1929,her married name was Willis. Lake Evelyn Wood died on March 18, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,3,5,6,7 She Lake Wood Willis, age 77, died Monday, March 18, 1991, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Edna Mae and Jack Morris, Check; Ruth W. Price; Carol and James Conner, both of Christiansburg; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Wesley and Dixie Willis, Germantown, Ohio; W. J. and Mary Willis, Vandalia, Ohio; Jerry and Sandy Willis, Shelby Township, Mich; Michael Wray Willis, Check; two brothers, Frank Wood, Richmond; Haven Wood, Cascade, Md; two sisters, Lenora Linkous, Christiansburg; Mary Sue Glass, Woodbridge; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on March 20, 1991.⁵

     Lillian Carol Willis was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She Lillian Carol Conner, Sep 15, 1946 - April 8, 2024. Lillian Carol Conner was born September 15, 1946, to the late Wilford Archie and Lake Evelyn Willis on Goose Creek in Check VA, Floyd County. She married James Earl Conner, Jr. Feb 3, 1973. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2023. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Conner-Morgan and son-in-law Anthony Morgan; grandsons, Brock Collins (Rebecca), and Ryan Collins (Brittany); great grandchildren, Grayson, Hayden, Mackenzie, Carson and Conner Collins; siblings, Ruth Willis Price, and Michael Willis (Wanda); and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Conner, Jr; siblings, Edna Willis Morris, Thomas Wesley Willis, Wilford Archie Willis, Jr., and Jerry Lee Willis. She retired on March 1, 2019, after thirty-seven years with the United States Postal Service. The last twenty-seven years she served as the Postmaster in Riner, VA. She enjoyed stock car racing and had many years of success and enjoyment with her husband as co-owners of Conner Racing. The family would like to thank the University of Virginia Emily Couric Cancer Center, Dr. Linda Duska, and her medical staff for the extensive care and love provided for the last 5 years of her life. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, VA.⁴ She was born on September 15, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 She married Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd on November 12, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 12, 1965,her married name was Sledd. Lillian Carol Willis and Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd were divorced on April 11, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Lillian Carol Willis married James Earl Conner Jr., son of James Early Conner and Cora Genova Hundley, on February 3, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3,4 As of February 3, 1973,her married name was Conner.² Lillian Carol Willis died on April 8, 2024 at Virginia at age 77.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-1042.⁸ Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.^2,7 He was born on January 14, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia; His gravestone and draft card have a birth date of Jan 4, 1920 and his death certificate has Feb 4, 1920.^8,2,3,4,6,7 He married Ocie Lucille Willis, daughter of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on May 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley died on February 15, 1980 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 60.^8,2,5,7 He Glen H. Dooley of 9701 Holliday Lane, died February 16, 1980. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Williamson, Montvale; Mrs. Ruby Leftwich, Thaxton; one brother, James A. Dooley, Richmond; a half-brother, Hamid Dooley, Thaxton. Interment Maury Cemetery. on February 17, 1980.⁹

     Ruby June Showalter was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4506.⁶ She was born on June 17, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,3 She married George Clifton Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on December 3, 1942 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 As of December 3, 1942,her married name was Willis.² Ruby June Showalter and George Clifton Willis were divorced on January 30, 1969 at Henrico Co., Virginia.² Ruby June Showalter died on August 26, 2013 at age 86.^4,6 She RAINHAM, Ruby June, 86, of Varina, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013, with her loved ones by her side. She was recently preceded in death by her granddaughter, Concetta Evans; and leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Beverly J. Loser (Wilfred); two sons, George "Rootie" Willis (Susan) and Philip Willis (Cindy); nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in Washington Memorial Park. on August 29, 2013.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-3275.⁵ Dorothy Ann Hylton was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on September 24, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She married Cecil Ronceverte Carr, son of Ronceverte Myers Carr and Hester A. Clower, on September 13, 1952 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of September 13, 1952,her married name was Carr.⁴ Dorothy Ann Hylton died on March 6, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,5,7 She Dorothy Ann Hylton Carr, 79 of Check, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Carr; and sister, Marie Ballou. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Wanda Carr; brothers and sister-in-law, Earl Hylton, and June and Mary Hylton; sister, Mildred Jones; granddaughter, Kayla Carr; and many nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in the Iddings Cemetery. She was a care giver to many. on March 8, 2011.²

     Creighton Edward Pool Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 25, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He died on April 21, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia; Died of spinal meningitis.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 228-10-0505.⁷ Iris Jeanette Austin was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,2,10 She was born on October 24, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,10,3 She married Clinton James "Clint" Clower, son of Dallas Brainard Clower and Minnie Matilda Conner, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Clower. Iris Jeanette Austin died on December 16, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^8,9,2,10 She Mrs. Iris Austin Clower, age 57, died in a Roanoke hospital Tuesday night. She was the widow of Clinton J. Clower. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bill Sowers, Lake Mary, Fla; one son, Earl Clinton Clower, Pilot; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Whitlock, Check; Mrs. Allene Epperly, Floyd; Mrs. Irene Poff, Roanoke; Mrs. Garnett Ghamo, Malibu, Calif; two brothers, Clarence Austin, Floyd; Elmon Austin, Pilot; 5 grandsons. Internment in Huffville Church Cemetery. on December 25, 1975.⁹

     Vera Ilene Vest was born on February 2, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Ezery Paul Clower, son of Dallas Brainard Clower and Minnie Matilda Conner, on December 28, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 As of December 28, 1950,her married name was Clower.

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-0081.³ Mabel Christine Creasy was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on August 6, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,5,2 She married Stanley Jewell Clower Sr., son of Dallas Brainard Clower and Minnie Matilda Conner, on August 17, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 As of August 17, 1940,her married name was Clower.¹ Mabel Christine Creasy married Harley Austin Martin, son of William Austin C. Martin and Eliza L. Weaver, on December 24, 1960 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of December 24, 1960,her married name was Martin. Mabel Christine Creasy died on January 30, 1993 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,6,5 She MARTIN, Mable Christine Clower, 70, of Rt. 1, Pilot, passed away Saturday, January 30, 1993, at her home. She was preceded in death by Jewell Clower. She is survived by her husband, Harley Martin; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley Jewell Jr. and Carol Clower, Roanoke; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Janine and Jeff Bower, Pilot; and a grandson, Ricky Clower, Roanoke. Burial will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. She will be greatly missed by her family, neighbors and many, many special friends. on February 1, 1993.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-9890.⁸ Harley Austin Martin was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He was born on May 12, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,9,3,10 He married Mary Magdalene King, daughter of William Harris/Horace "Will" King and Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer, on November 23, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ Harley Austin Martin and Mary Magdalene King were divorced on August 6, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² Harley Austin Martin married Mabel Christine Creasy on December 24, 1960 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,13 Harley Austin Martin died on September 3, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.^8,2,3,4 He MARTIN, Harley Austin, 88, of Pilot, passed away Friday, September 3, 1999 in Meadowbrook Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Clower Martin and a brother, Howard Martin. He is survived by one stepson and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Carol Clower of Roanoke; one stepgranddaughter and husband, Janine and Russ Drum of Riner; one stepgrandson, Rick Clower of Denver, N.C; sister-in-law, Dorothy Martin of Roanoke; two nieces, Jean Saunders and Carolyn McCorkindale, both of Roanoke; special grandnephews, nieces and friends. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. on September 5, 1999.²

     Mary Blondine Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0642.¹¹ She was born on September 19, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,11,12,10 As of March 6, 1950,her married name was Herron.⁶ She married William Stuart Herron on March 6, 1950 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁶ Mary Blondine Rierson and William Stuart Herron were divorced on January 11, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ As of December 30, 1966,her married name was Longhi.⁵ Mary Blondine Rierson married Joseph Nick Longhi on December 30, 1966 at Enfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.^3,5 Mary Blondine Rierson died on May 28, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^3,10

     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7706.⁸ Geneva Athalene Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 She was born on December 17, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1923.^8,5,9,10 She married Sherman Martin Moran, son of Noah Martin Moran and Martha Alice Guilliams, on March 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 As of March 25, 1940,her married name was Moran. Geneva Athalene Rierson died on September 13, 1994 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,8,9,11 She MORAN, Geneva Athalene, 69, of Check, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 1994, in a Rocky Mount Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Martin Moran; two sons, Dennis Martin Moran and Larry Allen Moran. Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Andrew Dalton, Riner, Janice and Fred Conner Jr., Check, Sylvia and Jay Underwood, Calloway, Margaret and John Harris, Patricia and Gary Harris, both of Willis; daughter-in-law, Margie Moran, Anniston, Ala; one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and W. T. Conner, Salem; one brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Audrey Rierson, Sierra Vista, Ariz; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on September 15, 1994.¹

     Malinda E. Link was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 31, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on December 19, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 22; Died of typhoid fever.¹

     William Allen Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 223-36-1549.¹⁰ He married Audrey Roehsler.² William Allen Rierson was born on August 11, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,5,11,3 He married Elsie Helen Eanes on February 8, 1954 at Graham, Alamance Co., North Carolina.^6,12 William Allen Rierson married Elsie Helen Eanes on June 4, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 William Allen Rierson and Elsie Helen Eanes were divorced on June 10, 1988 at Seminole Co., Florida.¹³ William Allen Rierson married Nola May Elmore on June 11, 1988 at Seminole Co., Florida.^2,14 William Allen Rierson died on November 24, 2008 at Florida at age 76.^2,10,5,11 He Master Sergeant William Allen Rierson, United States Air Force retired, 76, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008, after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Annie Jane and Berkley Allen Rierson, of Check, Va; sisters, Geneva Athelene Moran, of Check, and Mary Blondine Longhi, of New York; and son, Johnny Allen Rierson, of Austin Texas. He is survived by wives, Elsie Helen (Eanes) Rierson, originally of Floyd, Va., now residing in Orlando, Fla., Nola (Elmore) Rierson, of Gainesville, Fla., and Audrey (Roehsler) Rierson, of Sierra Vista, Ariz; son and daughter-in-law, William M. and Mary Ann Rierson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Lynn and Buddy Moore, and Barbara Ann and Dennis Larson; sister and brother-in-law, Shelby Jean and W.T. Conner, of Salem, Va; 10 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and an untold number of cousins, nephews and nieces. Allen supported his church in Sierra Vista, Ariz., as a Deacon and orchestrating community children's charities. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, boating and working with military and ham radio operators. He loved his family and his country. He supported his national defense as an Airman for over 23 years of active duty USAF service that included combat tours during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After his military service, he continued in the service of nation as a civilian by supporting military forces in the Middle East and at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., in the early years against international terrorism and drug cartels of South America. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on November 30, 2008.²

     Sherman Martin Moran was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,4,5 He was born on January 29, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,8,3,4,6 He married Geneva Athalene Rierson, daughter of Berkley Allen Rierson and Annie Jane Randolph, on March 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Sherman Martin Moran died on February 1, 1965 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 50.^7,8,4,5 He Sherman Martin Moran, 50, died Monday at his home on Rt. 1, Check. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Geneva A. Moran; two sons, Spec. 5 Dennis M. Moran, Ft. Rucker, Ala; Larry Allen Moran, Check; five daughters, Mrs. Fred Conner Jr. and Joyce; Sylvia, Margaret and Patricia Lee Moran, Check; a brother, Meredith Moran, Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Hill and Mrs. Inez Radford, Copper Hill. Burial in Rest Vale Cemetery. on February 3, 1965.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-6454.² Dennis Martin Moran was buried at Forestlawn Gardens and Mausoleum, 730 Golden Springs Road, Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama.^9,3 He was born on December 12, 1940 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,4,5 He married Margie Eileen Smith on July 12, 1963.¹¹ Dennis Martin Moran died on June 11, 1983 at Fort McClellan, Calhoun Co., Alabama, at age 42.^2,3,4 He Services for Dennis Martin Moran, 42, of Einstein Anniston, will be Monday. Burial will be in Forestlawn Cemetery. Mr. Moran died Saturday at Noble Army Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margie Moran of Anniston; two sons, Dennis M. Moran Jr. and James D. Moran, both of Anniston; his mother, Mrs. Geneva Moran of Check, Va; five sisters, Mrs. Joyce Gwynn of Floyd, Mrs. Janice M. Conner of Check, Va., Mrs. Sylvia Underwood of Calaway, Va., and Mrs. Margaret Harris and Mrs. Patricia Harris, both of Willis, Va; and a brother, Larry Moran of Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Moran was a native of Floyd County, who moved to Anniston area recently. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran with 22 years service. on June 12, 1983.³

     Elsie Helen Eanes was born on July 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married William Allen Rierson, son of Berkley Allen Rierson and Annie Jane Randolph, on February 8, 1954 at Graham, Alamance Co., North Carolina.^5,4 Elsie Helen Eanes married William Allen Rierson, son of Berkley Allen Rierson and Annie Jane Randolph, on June 4, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of June 4, 1955,her married name was Rierson.³ Elsie Helen Eanes and William Allen Rierson were divorced on June 10, 1988 at Seminole Co., Florida.⁶ Elsie Helen Eanes died on November 13, 2019 at Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida, at age 84.⁴ She Elsie Helen Rierson was born on July 16, 1935, in Floyd, Virginia, daughter of Edward Jerome and Versie Arlene (Roberson) Eanes. She was married to William Allen Rierson, of Check, Virginia. She was a dedicated military wife and mother with postings in Japan, Iran, Alaska and in the United States supporting the Air Force. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Susan and two children, Johnny A. Rierson and Deborah A. Moore. Her legacy lives on in two children; William M. Rierson and Barbara A. Larson, eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She passed away in her Winter Park home on November 13, 2019, at the age of 84. on November 26, 2019.⁴

     Her married name was Moore.¹ Deborah Arlene "Debbie" Rierson married Buddy Moore.¹ Deborah Arlene "Debbie" Rierson was born on December 21, 1956 at Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.³ As of January 20, 1973,her married name was Mims.² She married Michael Ray Mims on January 20, 1973 at Okaloosa Co., Florida.² Deborah Arlene "Debbie" Rierson died on December 31, 2004 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 48.

     His Social Security Number was 264-57-0438.⁴ John Allen "Johnny" Rierson married Shelly Lynn Hickey.⁵ John Allen "Johnny" Rierson was born on December 17, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Felicia G. Winters on June 29, 2007 at Williamson Co., Texas.⁷ John Allen "Johnny" Rierson died on February 4, 2008 at Texas at age 48.^6,8

     Mary Annie Elizabeth Rierson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,6,9 Her Social Security Number was 229-12-2358.¹⁰ She was born on April 26, 1901 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{8,2,3,6,9,7,10} She married Clarence Hobert Aldridge, son of John Taylor Aldridge and Virginia Catherine Walters, on June 20, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,3,6,9 As of June 20, 1936,her married name was Aldridge. Mary Annie Elizabeth Rierson died on July 20, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^8,6,9

     Cyrus Milton Link was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 29, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Susannah "Susan" Winfrey, daughter of Stephen Winfrey and Elizabeth Childress, on May 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Cyrus Milton Link died on November 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.¹

     Clarence Hobert Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,8,6 His Social Security Number was 226-16-5107.⁹ He was born on June 24, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birthdate of Jun 26, 1898.^7,2,4,8,5 He married Mary Annie Elizabeth Rierson, daughter of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on June 20, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,6,8 Clarence Hobert Aldridge died on March 9, 1983 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,7,3,8,6