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     Howard Ward "Chip" King Jr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 26, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 He married Gladys Mae Conner, daughter of Emeritte Edward Jacob Conner and Iris Rowena Conner, on December 11, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 Howard Ward "Chip" King Jr. died on October 16, 2016 at Virginia at age 71.⁴ He "Chip" Howard Ward King, Jr., 71 of Bent Mountain, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 16, 2016. He was born at his family farm June 26, 1945. He was preceded in death by is parents, "Bud" Howard W. King, Sr. and Eloise Hope Angle King; sister, Cora Lewis King; brother, Harold Wayne King. "Chip" was the co-owner of King Brothers Farms located in Floyd County. He loved farming and his family. He was married 44 years to his beautiful and loving wife, Gladys Mae Conner King. He rode his John Deere tractor up until the day before he went to his heavenly home. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Mae Conner King; son, Mark Wayne King; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Teresa and Randy Simpson; granddaughter, Megan Lynn Simpson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carson Lee King and Sylvia, "Willie" Will Roger King and Nancy; nieces, Stephenie Perdue, Kristie Nary, Samantha Lunnie; nephews, Chad Conner, Todd Conner and special nephew that was like a son, Bradley Ward King. Interment to follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery. on October 18, 2016.⁴

     Stella Huffman married Marvin Gusler. Stella Huffman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was Gusler. She was born circa 1916.² She died on February 25, 2008.² She Stella Huffman Gusler, 92, of Roanoke and formerly of Botetourt County, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2008. She was a very faithful member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin A. Gusler; son and daughter-in-law, Norman J. and Sadie Gusler; greatgrandson, Steven Gusler; six sisters; and one brother. Stella is survived by one daughter, Ella Mae Gusler; four grandchildren, Debra Herron and her husband, Ronald, James Gusler and his wife, Mary, Betty Gusler, and Brenda Davison; nine great-grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Johnson; brother-in-law, Woodrow Gusler; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thanks to the Unit 2 Nurses at Salem Health and Rehabilitation, also a very special friend, Fran O'Conner; and the members of Shenandoah Baptist Church for all their support. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Albin Crutchfield and Pastor Robert L. Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shenandoah Baptist Church, P.O. 7010, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on February 27, 2008.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1868.⁸ Violet Marcella Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ She was born on April 16, 1929 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5 As of March 13, 1950,her married name was May.¹⁰ She married Thomas Owens May on March 13, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Violet Marcella Conner and Thomas Owens May were divorced on April 19, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ As of February 27, 1959,her married name was Hambrick.⁴ Violet Marcella Conner married Richard Andrew "Dick" Hambrick on February 27, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,6,4 Violet Marcella Conner died on August 19, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^6,8,12 She Violet C. Hambrick, 77, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Hambrick, her parents, Sam and Ocie Conner, one daughter, Patricia Snow, two brothers, James E. Conner, Robert Conner and one sister, Rachel Underwood. She is survived by one daughter, Janet L. Ferguson and her husband, Troy; five grandchildren, Kristin Gainey, Logan Ferguson, Shawn, Rhonda and Kevin Snow; and one sister, Myrtle Poff. on August 21, 2006.⁶

     Richard Andrew "Dick" Hambrick was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,9 His Social Security Number was 225-14-9812.¹⁰ He was born on September 16, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3,8,4,9,6 He married Violet Marcella Conner, daughter of Samuel "Sampson" "Sam" Conner and Osceola "Ocie" Thompson, on February 27, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,2,3 Richard Andrew "Dick" Hambrick died on July 26, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^10,1,8,5,9 He HAMBRICK, Richard A., 75, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 26, 1999. He was retired from General Electric and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Violet C. Hambrick; daughter and son-in-law, Janet L. and Troy B. Ferguson, of Roanoke; granddaughter, Kristin N. Gainey, of Salem; grandson, Logan B. Ferguson, of Roanoke; sister, Marie Bohon, of Salem. Graveside funeral services will be at the Evergreen Burial Park. on July 28, 1999.¹

     Mayora Jane "Ora" Rierson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 227-46-5248.⁵ She After her father died at a young age, Mayora was raised by her maternal grandfather James Wilton Walton, Jr. and her step-grandmother Mary Jane Conner. Mayora was six years of age when her father died. She was born on July 15, 1901 at Virginia.^5,6,7,4 She married William Haden/Hayden "Will Ike" Poff, son of William Isaac "Ike" Poff and Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Conner, on February 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,6,9,10 As of February 18, 1920,her married name was Poff. Mayora Jane "Ora" Rierson died on March 26, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.^11,5,4,9 She POFF, Ora Rierson, 98, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hayden Poff. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Mary Poff of Copper Hill; one daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Richard Janke of Seattle, Wash; six granddaughters, Judy Ravan of Copper Hill, Cathy Holden of Copper Hill, Vicky Childress of Ararat, Cindy Sutphin of Copper Hill, Candy Creasy of Copper Hill, Dawn Gray of Dundee, Ore; one grandson, Derek Janke of Bellevue, Wash; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on March 28, 2000.¹¹

     Miranda Caldora Elizabeth "Dora" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4 She was born on June 18, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 She married Capt. Abraham Gish "Abe" Blackwell, son of Moses Blackwell Jr. and Rebekah Walter, on October 1, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 As of October 1, 1918,her married name was Blackwell. Miranda Caldora Elizabeth "Dora" Conner died on August 6, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^8,1,3,4 She Floyd - Mrs. Caldora Elizabeth Blackwell, 81, died Saturday in a Roanoke nursing home. She was survived by a brother Alfred L. Conner of Check. The Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Stonewall Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Wilson Cemetery. The body will remain at Mayberry Funeral Home until 1 p.m. on August 7, 1960.³

     James William "Jim" Rierson Jr. was buried at Rierson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,5 He married Martha A. "Woodie" Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on January 1, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 James William "Jim" Rierson Jr. died on December 27, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32; Stabbed to death.^2,4,3

     Martha A. "Woodie" Walton was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 14, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,5 She married James William "Jim" Rierson Jr., son of James William Rierson and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on January 1, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 1, 1896,her married name was Rierson. Martha A. "Woodie" Walton died on October 31, 1961 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,2

     James Waynard "Jake" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 22, 1921 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 He married Edith Mae Matkins on June 14, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,9,6 James Waynard "Jake" Poff died on November 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27; Died of rheumatic fever.^1,9,6 He James Maynard Poff (should be James Waynard Poff), 28, of 354 Woods Ave., S.W., died Tuesday morning in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edith Matkins Poff; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Poff; a brother, Wade Poff and a sister, Becky Lou Poff. on November 25, 1948.⁹

     Wade Marshall Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 His Social Security Number was 229-24-8700.¹⁷ He was born on May 1, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,17,5,6,7,8,9,18} He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Charles Tiras Conner and Irene Janney, on November 5, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{4,19,2,3,20,7} Wade Marshall Poff died on December 14, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^{3,17,5,7,10,18} He Wade Marshall Poff, 79, of Copper Hill, was called away from his earthly home on December 14, 2004. He was a loving husband and father. He believed that salvation was by God's grace and His grace alone. He was a member of the Salem Primitive Baptist Church and served as a deacon and trustee for many years. He was also Vice-President of the Floyd County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Wade was a farmer at heart and a carpenter for most of his life. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy on January 11, 1944 and served until April 16, 1946. He was a Seaman First Class serving on the USS Wisconsin. He was a member of Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Will" and Ora Rierson Poff; and a brother, Waynard "Jake" Poff; and a foster sister, Ester Mae Hawkins. Survivors include his wife, Mary Conner Poff; five daughters and their husbands, Judy and C.J. Ravan, Cathy and Elwood Holden, Cindy and Wayne Sutphin, Candy and Charles "Bubba" Creasy, all of Copper Hill, Va., and Vicky and Stewart Childress of Ararat, Va; eleven grandchildren, Joshua, Erin and Jesse Ravan, Chelsa Yoder and Riley Sutphin, Shannon Vivier, Zane and Amber Childress, Courtney, Carla and Mary Creasy; and two great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Richard Janke, Seattle, Wash; one niece, Dawn Grey of Dundee, Ore; and one nephew, Derek Janke, of Edmonds, Wash. His body will rest in the Salem Primitive Baptist Church for viewing from 2 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004 through the funeral services that will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2004 with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery with flag ceremony by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall of the church after the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Floyd Rescue Squad or Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, or to the church he loved dearly, Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 7360 Floyd Highway North, Copper Hill, Va. 24079. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, FLoyd. 540-745-2007
on December 16, 2004.³

     Allison Cole married Unknown Shoemaker.¹ Her married name was Shoemaker. Allison Cole was born in 1823 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹

     William Kimsey Cole was buried at Carlock Cemetery, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^5,3 He was born on September 2, 1826 at North Carolina.^5,3 He married Emily J. Unknown on June 22, 1851.⁴ William Kimsey Cole died on February 27, 1901 at McMinn Co., Tennessee, at age 74.^5,3

     Edom R. Cole was born circa 1824 at North Carolina.² He married Rachel Parker circa 1850 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ Edom R. Cole died in July, 1864 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3

     Stacy Caroline/Carolina Cole was born on October 3, 1828 at North Carolina.¹ She married Peter A. Fore on May 10, 1851.¹ As of May 10, 1851,her married name was Fore. Stacy Caroline/Carolina Cole died on November 4, 1890 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 62.¹

     David Erwin Cole was buried at Nine Mile Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., Georgia.² He was born on November 15, 1831 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He married Rachel Charlotte Mann on May 22, 1853 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2 David Erwin Cole died on October 28, 1895 at Ellijay, Gilmer Co., Georgia, at age 63.²

     Spenser Byrd Cole was born circa 1835 at North Carolina.²

     Rachel Elizabeth Cole was born circa 1838 at North Carolina.² As of 1857,her married name was Goldsmith.³ She married John Goldsmith in 1857 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3 As of before June 1, 1880,her married name was Hall.⁴ Rachel Elizabeth Cole married David Lewis Hall before June 1, 1880.^1,4 Rachel Elizabeth Cole died before June 20, 1899; Her second husband David Hall had been remarried for one year according to the 1900 Census.⁵

     Emily J. Unknown was buried at Carlock Cemetery, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^2,1 She was born on June 2, 1818 at Johnston Co., North Carolina.^3,2,1 She married William Kimsey Cole, son of William M. Cole and Margaret "Peggy" Hall, on June 22, 1851.⁴ As of June 22, 1851,her married name was Cole. Emily J. Unknown died on November 22, 1901 at McMinn Co., Tennessee, at age 83.^2,1

     Rachel Parker was born in March, 1825 at Tennessee.² She married Edom R. Cole, son of William M. Cole and Margaret "Peggy" Hall, circa 1850 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ As of circa 1850,her married name was Cole.³

     Peter A. Fore was born on May 23, 1828 at North Carolina.² He married Stacy Caroline/Carolina Cole, daughter of William M. Cole and Margaret "Peggy" Hall, on May 10, 1851.¹