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     Emmie Lou Weddle was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on September 18, 1928 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married Ray Garfield Love on June 4, 1950 at Buie's Creek, Harnett Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of June 4, 1950,her married name was Love. Emmie Lou Weddle died on January 16, 2012 at Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida, at age 83.² She Emmie Lou Love, formerly of Floyd, Va., with her family beside her, passed away Monday, January, 16, 2012, in her home in Winter Park, Fla. She was born in Check on September, 18, 1928, to the late William and Sue Weddle. She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Ray, a dedicated and tireless mother to her children Kim and Melanie, an unconditionally loving grandmother to her four grandsons, Michael Alan, Sereth, Merrick and Auston. Emmie Lou Love graduated from LMU College in 1948 at the age of 20 with her degree in Education and began her career of enriching the lives of hundreds of the children she taught and counseled. She received her Masters Degree in Counseling from Rollins College in 1970, and was awarded Teacher of the Year at Lake Weston Elementary in 1980. She retired after 38 years of dedication to the education system in 1986. She was a faithful member of Killarney Baptist Church, Winter Park, Fla. and the Floyd Baptist Church, Floyd. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ray Love; her two children, Kim Love, Melanie Love, her sisters; Helen Sue Burgess, Roberte Lee Francis; four grandsons, Michael Alan Geldner, Merrick Ray Geldner, Sereth Dane Love, Auston Piers Love; and two great-grandsons, Malachi Edward Geldner, Mason Ray Geldner. Also surviving are many cherished relatives and friends. The celebration of her life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Floyd Baptist Church, with Pastor Joe Womack presiding. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2012, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, Emmie Lou Love and her family request donations to Floyd Baptist Church, P.O. Box 58, Floyd, VA 24091. on January 20, 2012.²

     Norman Allison Heck was buried at Principio United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1511 Principio Furnace Road, Principio Furnace, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,3 He was born on March 3, 1954 at Dover, Kent Co., Delaware.^1,6 He died on September 22, 2005 at Maryland at age 51.⁶ He Norman Allison Heck of Joppa, MD died on September 22, 2005. Graveside services will be held in Principio Cemetery, Perryville, MD on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 11:00 AM. on September 29, 2005.³

     Sigrid Layne Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 4, 1940 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Thomas Alan "Tom" Seiler on December 16, 1961 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6,3 As of December 16, 1961,her married name was Seiler. Sigrid Layne Vest died on May 8, 2017 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.³ She Sigrid Vest Seiler, 76, resident of Long Beach, Miss. and native of Copper Hill, Va. passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at her summer home in Copper Hill. She died in the same home where she was born, October 4 1940. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Glenn and Ethia C Vest. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Glenna Sprinkle and Pauline Board. Sigrid was a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in elementary education. As a Navy wife of 23 years she traveled with her husband Tom to various posts, when she could, before they settled in Long Beach in 1973. There she became active in the city. As Chairwoman of the city tree board she worked to preserve the beautiful live oaks on the Gulf Coast by registering them in the National Register. Her teaching degree assisted her when she became the children's librarian for the Long Beach Public Library. She was a life member of the Long Beach Garden Club and Master Gardener. Her love of flowers she inherited from her mother. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas (Tom) Seiler; daughter Laura Seiler, of Mobile, Ala; and son Shawn Seiler (Cindy), of Flowery Branch, Ga; nephews Gary, Gordon, Ronnie (Lynn), and Ricky (Lisa) Sprinkle. Services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with the service to follow. Interment will be at the Restvale Cemetery with a short service, weather permitting. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. on May 12, 2017.³

     Cleveland Sullivan "Cleve" Crowder was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 17, 1901 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Adena Belle Crawford, daughter of Joshua Day Crawford and Rena Gertrude Wolfe, on December 29, 1932 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 Cleveland Sullivan "Cleve" Crowder died on September 13, 1984 at age 83.¹

     Margaret Marie "Peg" Orris married Harry Nelson Teel, son of James Goggins Teel and Sarah Amanda Wimmer.^1,2 Margaret Marie "Peg" Orris Margaret Marie “Peg” Orris Teel, 87, of Oxford passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford. She was the wife of the late Harry N. Teel. Born in Scalp Level, PA she was the daughter of the late Lemon and Verna Bell Clevenger Orris. Peg was a member of Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Kirkwood. She is survived by two sons, H. Nelson Teel, Jr. (Kelly) of Oxford and David A. Teel (Sandy) of Dover, DE; two daughters, Joanne Cheek (Skip) of Oxford and Evelyn T. Alexander (Louis) of Oxford; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Pearl Teel of Oxford. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Mt. Vernon Christian Church, One Lighthouse Dr., Kirkwood, PA 17536, where friends may visit from 10-11 am. Friends and family may also visit Monday from 6 – 8:00 pm at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford. Interment will be in Little Elk Creek Friends Cemetery, Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Mt. Vernon Christian Church.² She was buried at Little Elk Friends Meetinghouse Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.² Her married name was Teel. She was born on December 29, 1928 at Scalp Level, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on September 29, 2016 at Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.²

     Samuel Glen Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT. Va. Co. 10 155th Depot Brig. WWI PH."¹ He was born on February 2, 1895 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ethia Vane Conner, daughter of James Mearmon Conner and Laura Byar Walton, on July 14, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 Samuel Glen Vest died on February 18, 1960 at age 65.¹

     John Armistead Vest was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on October 29, 1871 at Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Eula Mae Akers, daughter of Andrew Jackson Akers and Mildred Elizabeth Payne, on November 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 John Armistead Vest died on August 6, 1956 at age 84.^1,2,4

     Eula Mae Akers was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born on October 29, 1876 at Virginia.² She married John Armistead Vest, son of Samuel Dewey Vest and Mary "Polly" Vest, on November 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of November 2, 1893,her married name was Vest. Eula Mae Akers died on April 14, 1949 at age 72.^2,3,4

     Glenna Blondene Vest was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 29, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She married Norman Horace "Stormin Norman" Sprinkle on September 15, 1952 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,4,5,1 As of September 15, 1952,her married name was Sprinkle. Glenna Blondene Vest died on August 2, 2008 at Virginia at age 79.⁵ She Glenna Vest Sprinkle, 79, of Botetourt County, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Glenna was born December 29, 1928, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Samuel Glen Vest and Ethia Conner Vest. Glenna graduated from Check High School and Jefferson Hospital Nursing School with a RN degree. She was employed with the Botetourt County Health Department as a Home Health Nurse. In the 1970's, Glenna was selected as Mother of the Year for Roanoke Valley. She was an avid church and choir member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Glenna was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Norman Sprinkle, and sister, Pauline Vest Board. She is survived by her four sons, Gary Sprinkle and his wife, Cate, Gordon Sprinkle, Ronald Sprinkle and his wife, Lynn, and Ricky Sprinkle and his wife, Lisa; seven grandchildren, Drew, Paige, Seth, Kelly, Conner, Travis and Jenna Sprinkle; sister, Sigrid Vest Seiler and her husband, Tom; niece, Laura Seiler; nephew, Shawn Seiler; many special friends, including her beloved dog, Nicholas. Friends are welcome to call Monday, August 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville, where a service celebrating Glenna's life will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Bob Hutchins officiating. Interment Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, c/o P.O. Box 596, Daleville, Va. 24083. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va. on August 4, 2008.⁵

     Robert Mason Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 21, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Sarah Alice Sizer on March 5, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ Robert Mason Caldwell died on May 4, 1945 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,1

     Pauline Pearl Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 She was born on January 28, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She married John Henry Board, son of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on July 17, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,8,2,9 As of July 17, 1976,her married name was Board. Pauline Pearl Vest died on December 20, 2003 at Virginia at age 71.³ She Pauline Vest Board, 71, of Copper Hill, departed this life, and entered her heavenly home after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease, Saturday, December 20, 2003. She graduated from Check School and Radford University. For 36 years she influenced the lives of many young people. She was known for her loving discipline and strong belief in a good foundation in the three R's. She was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Board, and her mother and father, Ethia Conner and Samuel Glen Vest. She is survived by two sisters and their families, sister Glenna Vest (Norman) Sprinkle, her children and their families, Gary Sprinkle and his wife Cate, children Drew and Paige, Gordon Sprinkle and his wife Jo Anne and children Seth and Kelly, Ronald Sprinkle and his wife Lynn and child Conner, Rick Sprinkle and his wife Lisa and children Travis and Jenna, all of Troutville, VA; sister Sigrid Vest Seiler and husband Tom of Copper Hill, VA and Long Beach, MS and their children Laura Seiler of Mobile, AL and Shawn Seiler of Flowery Branch, GA. Also surviving is a stepdaughter Dianah Parrish, her husband Donnie and children David, Donnie, and Daniel all of Roanoke. Also surviving is a stepdaughter Dianah Parrish, her husband Donnie and children David, Donnie, and Daniel all of Roanoke. She is also survived by her special caregivers and friends, Carolyn and Lynwood Wilson, Ester Janney, Lucy Tanner, Betty Mount Cassell, Liz Poff, Tina Evans, and Susan Burchett. Funeral services will be held at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, VA, on Monday December 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Greg Mills and Rev. Bob Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday December 21, 2003 at Gardner Funeral Home. There will be no night visitation. Floral Tributes are welcome as well as memorial contributions to : Parkinson's Research, Att. Dr Swerdlow, Associate Professor, UVA Dept. of Neurology. PO Box 801438 Charlottesville, VA 22908 or Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Summer Bible School, Children's Fund, Copper Hill, VA 24079. on December 21, 2003.³

     David A. Looney was buried at Looney - Paxton Cemetery, McCormick Farm, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell. David A. Looney was born on March 22, 1851 at Virginia.¹ He died on November 17, 1933 at age 82.¹

     Laura Beatrice "Trixie" Trenor was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-42-2034.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 She married James Watson Hypes Jr., son of John Watson Hypes and Mary Etta Britts, on December 24, 1919 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of December 24, 1919,her married name was Hypes. Laura Beatrice "Trixie" Trenor died on May 30, 1993 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 94.^6,3,5 She HYPES, Laura Trenor, ("Trixie"), 94, formerly of New Castle, died Sunday, May 30, 1993 in a Rich Creek Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Hypes. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne M. and Audrey Hypes, Staunton, John W. and Nancy Hypes, Harrisonburg, C.D. and Harriet Hypes, New Castle; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean H. and William B. Bane, Pearisburg; one sister, Mary T. Duncan, New Castle; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Bethel United Methodist Church, New Castle, Craig County at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1. Officiating will be the Rev. David W. Breeden. Interment will be in Ross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Boitnott Funeral Home, New Castle Monday evening from 7 to 8:30. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Virginia Baptist Childrens Home, Salem. on May 31, 1993.⁵

     James William Trenor was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 10, 1869 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Virgie Price Keffer on January 3, 1895 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 James William Trenor died on March 8, 1935 at age 65.^2,1

     Virgie Price Keffer was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 30, 1875 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married James William Trenor on January 3, 1895 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of January 3, 1895,her married name was Trenor. Virgie Price Keffer died on February 13, 1971 at age 95.^2,1

     Sherman Blaine Trenyor was buried at Wilson Cemetery, on a hill behind the fish hatchery, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 3, 1888 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lillian Virginia Elmore, daughter of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on March 14, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ Sherman Blaine Trenyor died on July 21, 1921 at age 33.¹

     George W. Walters died at Giles Co., Virginia. He was born circa 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Margaret "Peggy" Evans on October 3, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3

     George Washington Trenyor was buried at Wilson Cemetery, on a hill behind the fish hatchery, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 18, 1857 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,1 He married Mary Josephine Looney on January 24, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 George Washington Trenyor died on November 27, 1930 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,1

     Mary Josephine Looney was buried at Wilson Cemetery, on a hill behind the fish hatchery, Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 4, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married George Washington Trenyor on January 24, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of January 24, 1877,her married name was Trenyor.^3,1 Mary Josephine Looney died on February 17, 1935 at age 82.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 225-40-1590.⁵ Oney Raymond Brizendine was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 3, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3 He married Lizzie Lou Brizendine, daughter of Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine and Mary Susan Craft, on April 28, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,6 Oney Raymond Brizendine died on August 16, 1979 at age 80.^1,3

     Lee A. "Andy" Brizendine was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 29, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sallie M. "May" Welch on October 22, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Lee A. "Andy" Brizendine died on March 28, 1962 at age 89.¹

     Sallie M. "May" Welch was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 6, 1881 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She married Lee A. "Andy" Brizendine, son of William B. Brizendine and Martha Ann Craft, on October 22, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of October 22, 1897,her married name was Brizendine. Sallie M. "May" Welch died on July 22, 1943 at age 62.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-7741.¹⁰ Elmer Johnson Ruble was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 28, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia.^10,2 He married Kizzie Virginia Huffman, daughter of Archibald Benton "Archie" Huffman and Myrtie Ellen Leffel, on April 6, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,3 Elmer Johnson Ruble died on December 25, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^10,4 He RUBLE, Elmer Johnson, 85, of New Castle, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Ida Mae and William Wallace, of New Castle; one brother and sister-in-law, Thurman D. and Edith F. Ruble of New Castle; one nephew, Chester Wallace of New Castle; three nieces, Esther S. Wallace of Charlotte, N.C., Sandra J. Ruble and Linda R. and husband, Raymond Reynolds, both of New Castle; one brother-in-law, Roscoe Huffman of New Castle. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, December 28, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Huffman Memorial Park in New Castle with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2001, at the Lotz Salem Chapel. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel
on December 27, 2001.¹

     Milton Banks Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII."^1,3 His Social Security Number was 226-26-8355.¹¹ He was born on July 14, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,11,6,7 He married Virginia June Barber on October 23, 1946 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,6 Milton Banks Vest died on July 28, 1982 at age 58.^1,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7794.¹⁰ Herbert Mason Martin was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on March 7, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10,4,1,2 He married Helen Irene Semones, daughter of Harvey Curtis Semones and Monica Irene Stanley, on March 26, 1946 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^3,4,5,1,2 Herbert Mason Martin died on May 6, 1996 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 67.^3,4,10,2 He MARTIN, Herbert M., 67, of 513 Well Fleet Dr., Trotwood, Ohio, died May 6, 1996 at 12:56 a.m. in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born on March 7, 1929 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Ezra Martin and Roxie Conner Martin. Mr. Martin was a meatcutter for Krogers for 32 years and retired in 1988. He was also a member of the Naval Reserve and Meadowdale Baptist Church. He is survived by a wife, Helen Semones Martin, Trotwood, Ohio. They were married on March 26, 1946 in Chester, S.C. He is also survived by twin sons, Garry Martin, Salt Rock, W.Va., and Barry Martin, Tipp City, Ohio; daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Susan) Berry, West Liberty, Ohio; brothers, Frank Martin, Sun City Center, Fla., Clyde Martin, Winter Haven, Fla., and Homer Martin, Englewood, Ohio; sisters, Mary Harmon, Radford, Edna King, Trotwood, Ohio, Geneva Thompson, Charlotte, N.C., and Elsie Rader, Vinton; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 9, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va. Rev. Richard Horn, Rev. Junior Connor, and Rev. W.T. Connor will officiate. Interment will be in Greasy Creek Cemetery in Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour before services on Thursday at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. on May 8, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-2893.⁴ Her married name was Robinson.⁴ Helen Josephine Hancock married Unknown Robinson.⁴ Helen Josephine Hancock was born on March 24, 1908 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 She married Alexander Moses Caldwell on August 19, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 19, 1924,her married name was Caldwell. Helen Josephine Hancock and Alexander Moses Caldwell were divorced on September 10, 1947 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Helen Josephine Hancock died in March, 1985.⁴

     Howard Gerald Moore married Geneva Thelma Conner, daughter of James Mearmon Conner and Laura Byar Walton.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 273-12-5331.⁴ Howard Gerald Moore was born on October 12, 1908.⁴ He died on March 10, 1995 at Perry, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 86.^4,5