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     George Wilson Early was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 225-16-4053.⁴ He was born on March 9, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Mildred Marie Bryant, daughter of Newell King Bryant and Rebecca Ann Eanes, on April 8, 1939 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3 George Wilson Early died on September 12, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,1,4 He EARLY, George Wilson, 85, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 1999. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Martha Jane Gordon Early. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Bryant Early; three daughters, Anna Jane Early, Ruth Early Stanley, Lois Marie Early Jenkins; two sisters, Helen Dudley, Hazel Oliver; three grandchildren, Doug Anderson, Waynette Wade, Kathy Jenkins. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 15, at 1 p.m. at John M. Oakey's and Son Funeral Chapel, Salem. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 14, from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. on September 14, 1999.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4304.⁶ Hilda Ellen Bryant was born on April 17, 1921 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3 As of July 22, 1942,her married name was Oliver.³ She married Stanley Early Oliver on July 22, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Hilda Ellen Bryant died on February 27, 2003 at Frederick Co., Virginia, at age 81.^6,2,7

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-2211.⁴ Stanley Early Oliver was born on September 17, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Hilda Ellen Bryant, daughter of Newell King Bryant and Rebecca Ann Eanes, on July 22, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Stanley Early Oliver died on March 19, 2006 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 88.^1,4,3 He Stanley Early Oliver, 88, of Winchester, died Sunday, March 19, 2006. Mr. Oliver was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Christiansburg, the son of Robert Hoge and Harriett Ellen Early Oliver. He was a retired spinner for the former Avtex Fibers in Front Royal. He was a member of Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church in Winchester. His wife, Hilda Ellen Bryant Oliver, died March 28, 2003.Surviving are a daughter, Frances Dianne Oliver Johnson of Winchester; four sisters, Louise Johnson of Texas, Doris Jenkins of Richmond, Katherine Costigan of Christiansburg, and Phyllis...
on March 21, 2006.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-56-6204.³ Rebecca Ellen Oliver was born on June 6, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of April 16, 1960,her married name was Wingfield.² She married Philip Allen Wingfield on April 16, 1960 at Frederick Co., Virginia.^3,2 Rebecca Ellen Oliver died on December 18, 1997 at age 54.³

     Beulah Mae Bryant was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.^6,3 She was born on November 19, 1922 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of August 11, 1942,her married name was Griffith.² She married Marvin Curtis Griffith on August 11, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 Beulah Mae Bryant died on August 12, 2008 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 85.^7,3 She Beulah Mae Griffith, 85, of Winchester died Tuesday at Winchester Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, in Winchester by the Rev. Paul Campbell. Inurnment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Mrs. Griffith was born in 1922, in McComas, W.Va., daughter of the late Newell King and Rebecca Ann Bryant. She retired from Doubleday and attended the Senior Citizens Center. She was the wife of the late Marvin C. Griffith. Surviving are a daughter, Karen M. Robinette of Herndon; three sons, Marvin C. Griffith Jr. of Reston, Larry D. Griffith of Berryville and Chris V. Griffith of Winchester; two sisters, Georgia Bryant of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Wilma Dunn of Pembrook; a brother, William D. Bryant of Salem; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen 23060. on August 14, 2008.³

     Marvin Curtis Griffith was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 226-28-2201.⁴ He was born on June 4, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Beulah Mae Bryant, daughter of Newell King Bryant and Rebecca Ann Eanes, on August 11, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Marvin Curtis Griffith died on January 2, 1997 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 74.^1,4

     Wilma Francis Bryant was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 20, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of July 30, 1947,her married name was Dunn.² She married James Chester Dunn on July 30, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 Wilma Francis Bryant died on December 14, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.³ She Wilma Francis Bryant Dunn, 93, of New Castle, formerly of Ripplemead, Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Richfield Care Center in Salem, Va. Mrs. Dunn was born on May 20, 1924 in Monroe County, W.Va. and was a daughter of the late Newell King Bryant and Rebecca Eans Bryant. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Chester Dunn; one daughter, Mabel Sue Madsen; four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Dunn was a longtime member of the Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, she loved to read and write poetry and loved her family and friends. She is survived by one son, Harold Joe Dunn and wife Eleanor of Peterstown, W.Va; two daughters, Anna Mae Craig of Peterstown, W.Va., Nancy Bostic and husband Rockie of New Castle; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, Va. with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. on December 17, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-24-7076.⁶ James Chester Dunn was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 17, 1914 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 He married Wilma Francis Bryant, daughter of Newell King Bryant and Rebecca Ann Eanes, on July 30, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 James Chester Dunn died on January 4, 1998 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,6,4 He DUNN, James Chester, 83, of Ripplemead, died Sunday, January 4, 1998, in Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dunn was born in Monroe County, W.Va., on July 17, 1914, and was a son of the late George P. and Roxie Harvey Dunn. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Alta B. Dunn, and one brother, Roscoe Dunn. Mr. Dunn was a member of Riverview Baptist Church, and was retired from Celanese Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Wilma B. Dunn of Ripplemead; one son, Harold Joe Dunn of Peterstown, W.Va., three daughters, Anna Mae Craig of Peterstown, Mabel Sue Madsen of La Grange, N.C., and Nancy Bostic of New Castle, Va; one sister, Mary Lively of Princeton, W.Va; nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 1998, at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg, with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Interment will be in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Givens Funeral Home from 7 to 9 Monday evening. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Riverview Baptist Church, P.O. Box 206, Ripplemead, Va. 24150. on January 5, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-0392.⁷ Murry Stafford Furrow was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Katie Thelma Underwood.^1,2,8,4 Murry Stafford Furrow was born on May 2, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,9,10 He died on October 3, 1985 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,2,9,4 He ROCKY MOUNT — Murry Stafford Furrow, age 64, passed away Thursday, October 3, 1985, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thelma Underwood Furrow; two daughters and a son-in-law, Miss Wendy R. Furrow of the home, Mrs. Bonnie and Kenneth Taylor, Rocky Mount; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Lee and Juanita Furrow, Rocky Mount; one sister, Mrs. Nona Sink, Ferrum; one brother and sister-in-law, Clinton and Pauline Furrow, Rocky Mount; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on October 5, 1985.⁴

     Robert Cecil Bryant was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 5, 1926 at Amonate, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Janie Lee Hoops on December 14, 1946 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ Robert Cecil Bryant died on September 9, 1993 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,2 He BRYANT, Robert Cecil, 67, of Tazewell, died Thursday, September 10, 1993, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Janie H. Bryant; two sons, Robert W. Bryant, Dodd Keith Bryant both of Tennessee; a daughter, Rebecca B. Booth, Charlotte, N.C; a brother, Bill Bryant, Roanoke; five sisters, Georgia Bryant, Florida, Mildred Early, Salem, Hilda Oliver, Beulah Griffith both of Winchester, Wilma Dunn, Ripplemead; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the graveside in Belmont Cemetery, Christiansburg, conducted by Rev. Arnold Naff. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to any local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on September 11, 1993.²

     William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 3, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 He married Melba Jean Naff, daughter of Archie Preston Naff and Melissa Lola Martin, on February 23, 1947 at Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant and Melba Jean Naff were divorced on March 20, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant married Elizabeth Griffith on June 16, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant and Elizabeth Griffith were divorced on September 26, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant married Joanna Mounts on October 18, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant died on March 27, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,2 He William Dalmus (Bill) Bryant, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. He was born May 3, 1928, to the late Newell K. Bryant and Rebecca Eanes Bryant. Mr. Bryant was retired from J. M. Turner and Son Construction Company. He was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke. Bill was an avid gardener and loved sharing the fruits of his labor with others. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna B. Bryant; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Bob Martin, Salem, Deborah and Nelson Simpkins, Christiansburg, Elaine and Bobby Roberson, Washington, N.C; stepson, Cecil Blankenship and wife, Linda, of Troutville; two sisters, Georgi McKee, Punta Gorda, Fla. and Wilma Dunn, New Castle; grandchildren, Melony Webster (Chuck), Pelham, Ala., Emily Richey (Neil), Marietta, Ga., Amy Rasor (Jeremy), Christiansburg, Nelson Simpkins, II (Sopa), Bangkok, Thailand, Bryan Clower (Allison), Ballston Lake, N.Y., Jessica Foster, Roanoke, and Amanda Dillard (Jamie), Fincastle; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke, with Pastor Red English and Pastor Bryan Ratliff officiating. The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. that Friday at Belmont Cemetery, Christiansburg. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, as well as at Clearbrook Baptist Church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Clearbrook Baptist Church, 5219 Singing Hills Road, Roanoke, VA 24014. on March 29, 2012.²

     Melba Jean Naff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9 She was born on March 8, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,1 She married William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant, son of Newell King Bryant and Rebecca Ann Eanes, on February 23, 1947 at Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1 As of February 23, 1947,her married name was Bryant.¹ Melba Jean Naff and William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant were divorced on March 20, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ Melba Jean Naff died on November 28, 1995 at Virginia at age 67.^2,9 She BRYANT, Melba Naff, 67, formerly of Pilot, died early Tuesday morning, November 28, 1995. She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Archie P. Naff; a sister, Diane N. Trump; a brother, Harold Naff; a half sister, Ruth N. Zeigler; and a half brother, the Rev. J. T. Naff. Mrs. Bryant is survived by her mother, Melissa M. Naff, Pilot; her daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Robert Martin, Salem, Deborah and Nelson Simpkins, Christiansburg, Elaine and Sid Clower, Collinsville; five grandchildren, Melony M. Webster and her husband, Chuck, Cottonwood, Ala., Emily Martin, Salem, Amy Simpkins, Nelson Simpkins, both of Christiansburg, Bryan Clower, Collinsville; two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Grant Webster, Cottondale, Ala; three sisters, Helen Altizer, Riner, Joyce Moore, Roanoke, and Lola Clower, Pilot; five brothers, Preston Naff, Roanoke, Arnold Naff, Elbert Lee Naff, Paul Naff, and Billy Naff, all of Pilot; many nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by Mr. Chuck Webster and Mr. Floyd Bailey. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Wednesday, and the family will receive friends there Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m on November 29, 1995.²

     Joseph H. Wilson was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Eliza Jane Gray, daughter of Osburn Wilson Gray and Rebecca Otey, on July 28, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Joseph H. Wilson died on August 31, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6257.¹¹ Mary Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,12 She was born on June 19, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Jun 17, 1905.^11,1,3,12,4 She married Roscoe Cecil Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on December 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of December 26, 1922,her married name was Reed. Mary Elizabeth Conner and Roscoe Cecil Reed were divorced on December 9, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ As of March 4, 1950,her married name was Perdue.¹⁴ Mary Elizabeth Conner married Willie Clay "Bill" Perdue on March 4, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,2,14,3 Mary Elizabeth Conner died on August 15, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,3,12 She PERDUE, Mary Elizabeth, 88, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 15, 1993. Mrs. Perdue was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene on Highland Ave., S.E. Surviving are her husband, Willie Clay ("Bill") Perdue; a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Charlie Scott, Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Pauline Reed, Check; three sisters, Rachel Conner, Shawsville, Ruby King, Bent Mountain, Bonnie Goff, Check; a brother, Raymond Conner, Georgia; a granddaughter, Carolyn McPeak, Hardy; two grandsons, Terry Reed, William Reed, both of Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, Ken Reed, Aaron Reed. A graveside service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 16, 1993.²

     Lydia Elizabeth Vest was born in February, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married John Henry Link on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 28, 1878,her married name was Link.

     Mary E. Unknown married Rausley Graham, son of Amos A. Graham and Permelia "Millie" Richards. Mary E. Unknown was buried at Jubal's Knob Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Graham. She was born on March 10, 1853 at Virginia.¹

     Malinda Bell Blankenship was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 226-70-6783.³ She was born on December 11, 1886 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married William Harley Blackwell, son of John William Blackwell and Nancy Emma Light, on June 10, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 10, 1954,her married name was Blackwell.¹ Malinda Bell Blankenship died on July 9, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.²

     Mattie Ellen Duncan was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-12-0967.⁴ She was born on November 20, 1888 at Virginia.^4,3 She married Major Harrison Blackwell, son of John William Blackwell and Nancy Emma Light, on December 19, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 19, 1911,her married name was Blackwell. Mattie Ellen Duncan died on March 29, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-2631.⁸ Thomas Ray Blackwell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 25, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 He married Elsie Magalene "Margie" King, daughter of Charles Elias "Elzie" King and Callie Elsie Gearheart, on July 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Thomas Ray Blackwell married Elizabeth Williams on September 11, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Thomas Ray Blackwell and Elizabeth Williams were divorced on March 23, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Ray Blackwell died on May 6, 1988 at Virginia at age 72.^8,2