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     John Mason Anderson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on April 16, 1946 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Sherry Jane Vest, daughter of Edgar Lee Vest and Minnie "Nora" Clem, on September 6, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,5 John Mason Anderson married Carolyn Marie "Carol" Goodwin on May 28, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 John Mason Anderson died on July 23, 2008 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 62.² He Anderson, John Mason, April 16, 1946 ~ July 23, 2008. He was sweetness and sunshine, this youngest child of the late Robert Bryant and Lula Conner Anderson. He was loving kindness and caring and Dad to Angela, Allen, and Adam Anderson and Granddad to Jarred. Neither dark days, nor harsh people, nor hard work, nor even the war in Vietnam where he was a wounded teenage paratrooper who won a Purple Heart could take away his smile and cheerful disposition. He was helpful and good and generous to old people and little children and animals and anyone in need. He was best friend and husband and sweetheart to Carol Goodwin Anderson, and she stood by him faithfully and laughed with him in the good times and cared for him tenderly through the bad times. He treasured Carol's grown children, Cynthia Marie Dixon, Debbra Lyn Haven, and Timothy Blankenship. He was the best Uncle Johnny to Cindy Ross; Paula, Sandra, Sonny, and Susan Smallwood; Vicki Pris Sears, Edie Sears, Brandy Anderson, and Andee Sears and remembered how to have fun and played board games and war games and Cowboys and Indians with them. He was little brother to Rebecca Sears, Robert Anderson, Lou Lowder, and Vicky Ellett, whose mother said to her, "Take care of your little brother," because she was the oldest child. And Vicky did take care of her baby brother from the cool April morning when he was born in Shawsville to the hot July evening when he died in Bedford County. Cancer took Johnny's life, but it could not touch his sweetness nor dim his sunshine. Our world is sweeter and brighter because he passed through it. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton. The family will receive visitors Friday, July 25, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel and burial with Military Honors will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Johnny's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. on July 25, 2008.²

     Sherry Jane Vest was born on October 21, 1950 at Alabama.^1,3 She married John Mason Anderson, son of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on September 6, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3 As of September 6, 1966,her married name was Anderson.³ Sherry Jane Vest and an unknown person were divorced on November 1, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She died on November 8, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 44.^4,5 She ANDERSON, Sherry Vest, 44, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 8, 1994. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, 1994. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. on November 9, 1994.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 416-38-5261.³ Minnie "Nora" Clem was buried at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens, Rogersville, Lauderdale Co., Alabama.⁴ She married Edgar Lee Vest, son of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light.² Minnie "Nora" Clem and Edgar Lee Vest were divorced.² Her married name was Vest. Minnie "Nora" Clem was born on November 3, 1929.^3,2 She died on August 14, 2000 at Alabama at age 70.^4,3 She VEST, Minnie C., ("Nora"), our precious loved one of Rogersville, Ala., and formerly of Salem, Va., joined our Lord on Monday, August 14, 2000. Her long time of suffering is over but ours has just begun because she will be so sadly missed. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry J. Anderson of Salem. Nora is survived by son, Edgar Vest, Jr., of Elgin, Alabama, Kenny Vest and Johnny Vest and daughter-in-law, Karen Vest, all of Salem; devoted daughter, Debbie Vest-Robtison and son-in-law, Tim Robtison of Elgin, Alabama; loving sisters, Mabel Pullum, and Bessie McClung; her grandchildren, Angie, Allen, and Adam Anderson, Scott and Sandy Vest, Jason Vest; and one great-grandson, Jarred Dooley; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Her funeral was Wednesday, August 16, 2000, at Twin Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Rogersville, Ala. Brother Wade Pullum of Florence, Ala., conducted the service. Precious Mother... God took the sunshine from the skies; And made the lovelight in your eyes; From honeyed flowers, He took the dew; And made your tears unselfish true; Upon a rock, your faith He built; With angel prayers, your breath He filled; And with His love made yours divine; But best of all He made you mine! On August 19, 2000.⁴

     Her married name was Mays.² Nina R. Smith was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ She married Edgar Lee Vest, son of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light.^1,2 Nina R. Smith married Unknown Mays.² Her married name was Vest. Nina R. Smith was born on August 13, 1919 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 21, 2002 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 82.¹ She DUBLIN, Va. - Nina R. Mays Vest, 82, of Dublin, formerly of Peterstown, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 at Carilion New River Medical Center, Dublin. Born Aug. 13, 1919, in Peterstown, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Lelia E. Hopeman Smith. Mrs. Vest was a retired 24-year employee of the Radford Arsenal and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin G. 'Buddy' Mays in 1972; two sisters, Vella Gross and Trilby Turner; and one brother, Opie Smith. Survivors include her husband, Edgar Vest of Dublin; one son, Wayne 'Bo' Mays of Rich Creek, Va; one daughter, Meralyn Meadows and husband, J.R. of Greensboro, N.C; three stepsons, Johnny Vest of Roanoke, Va., Edgar Vest Jr. of Alabama and Kenny Vest of Christiansburg, Va; one stepdaughter, Deborah Vest of Alabama; one brother, Milby Smith of Yulee, Fla; four grandchildren; six nieces and two nephews; also a special friend, Annette Place. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown with the Rev. Clayton Sweet officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today.
on February 22, 2002.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 243-36-2137.⁴ Doris Lanier was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Conner. She was born on May 15, 1927.^1,4 She married Calvin Amos Conner, son of Lemuel Dillen Conner and Arlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas, circa 1948.^1,2 Doris Lanier died on February 8, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^1,4 She CONNER, Doris Lanier, 73, of Salem, died Thursday, February 8, 2001. She had a great love and devotion to her family and her church. Surviving family include her husband of 53 years, Calvin A. Conner; a daughter, Sandra K. Conner; a son, Kenneth R. Conner; and a grandson, Kenneth Calvin Conner. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 12, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home with Pastor G. F. Westmoreland, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 11, 2001 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Carilion Hospice. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. 389-5441 on February 10, 2001.¹

     John Castle/Cassell Rierson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on November 24, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 He married Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, daughter of John Quincy Allen Conner and Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, on November 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 John Castle/Cassell Rierson died on July 14, 1937 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,6,3

     His Social Security Number was 274-01-9566.⁶ Patrick Henry "Pat" King was born on February 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 He married Olive V. "Ollie" Pruitt circa 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 Patrick Henry "Pat" King died on March 3, 1968 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 78.⁸

     Esther Mahala "Essie" King was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 8, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married James Samuel Pate, son of James Edward Pate and Mary Laura Ellen Underwood, on December 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 24, 1911,her married name was Pate. Esther Mahala "Essie" King died on November 22, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 40.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-6698.⁵ George Brenard King was buried at Porterfield Cemetery (also known as Sherry Memorial Cemetery or Gasper Link Cemetery), Giles Co., Virginia.^6,1 He was born on October 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7,1 He married Fannie Faye Porterfield circa 1922.^2,6,8,9 George Brenard King died on April 28, 1965 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 68.^5,1

     Her Social Security Number was 273-62-0802.⁴ Olive V. "Ollie" Pruitt was born on February 1, 1896 at North Carolina.^2,4 She married Patrick Henry "Pat" King, son of Marquis Creasey "Mark" King and Lucy Agnes Conner, circa 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of circa 1916,her married name was King.³ Olive V. "Ollie" Pruitt died on April 11, 1982 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 86.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2854.⁵ James Samuel Pate was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 1, 1887 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Esther Mahala "Essie" King, daughter of Marquis Creasey "Mark" King and Lucy Agnes Conner, on December 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James Samuel Pate died in March, 1974 at West Virginia at age 87.⁵

     Fannie Faye Porterfield was buried at Porterfield Cemetery (also known as Sherry Memorial Cemetery or Gasper Link Cemetery), Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 19, 1900 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ She married George Brenard King, son of Marquis Creasey "Mark" King and Lucy Agnes Conner, circa 1922.^1,2,4,5 As of circa 1922,her married name was King.⁴ Fannie Faye Porterfield died on November 16, 1958 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 58.³

     Doris Lee King was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 709 S. Harding Street, Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on December 28, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of June 4, 1947,her married name was Rosselot.^4,5 She married Warren W. Rosselot on June 4, 1947 at Marion Co., Indiana.^4,5 Doris Lee King died on November 14, 2014 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 89.⁴ She Doris L. Rosselot, 89, of Plainfield, passed away on November 14, 2014. She was born on December 28, 1924 to the late George and Fannie (Porterfield) King in Princeton, WV. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Warren W. Rosselot and a son, Gary L. Rosselot. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home , Plainfield, where friends may call on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Foundation. on November 16, 2014.⁴

     Gordon Fletcher Hall was buried at Old Hall family farm cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ He died at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He was born in 1817 at Indiana.^2,4 He married Bethenia "Bethany" Conner, daughter of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on April 22, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6

     Warren W. Rosselot was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 709 S. Harding Street, Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana.² He was born on December 3, 1923 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Doris Lee King, daughter of George Brenard King and Fannie Faye Porterfield, on June 4, 1947 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,4 Warren W. Rosselot died on April 5, 2015 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 91.² He Warren W. Rosselot, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on April 4, 2015 in his residence. He was born on December 3, 1923 to the late Grant W. and Carrie Rosselot. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran. Warren retired from Allison Transmission in 1985 after 35 years as an experimental metal spinner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Rosselot. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, where friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gary Rosselot; sister, Marionetta Cuppy. on April 7, 2015.²

     Gold Valentine Thompson was buried at Thompson Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 578-05-3427.³ He was born on September 14, 1909.^3,2 He married Pearl Irene Lucas, daughter of Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas and Cora Virgine Lester, on December 21, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Gold Valentine Thompson died on April 21, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,3,2 He THOMPSON, Gold Valentine, 83, of West Main Street, Christiansburg, died Wednesday, April 21, 1993, at his home. He was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Thompson; and is survived by his wife, Irene Lucas Thompson; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Faye Thompson of Riner; daughters and sons-in-law, Corrine and Harold Vaughan of Riner, Betty and C. B. Linkous, Christiansburg, Winki and Bud Akers, Christiansburg, Mary Jones, Christiansburg; one brother, Hassell Thompson, Christiansburg; six sisters Edith Brammer, Opal Wirt, Aleen Wade, all of Christiansburg; Myrtle Mitchell, Blacksburg, Evia Bishop, Riner and Mary Pugh, Roanoke; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grand children. The funeral will be 1 pm Friday from the Richardson - Horne Chapel, conducted by Elder Willard Cox with burial in the Thompson Family Cemetery, Floyd County, Va. Friends may call Thursday and Friday at the Richardson - Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 Thursday evening.
on April 22, 1993.¹

     Pearl Irene Lucas was buried at Thompson Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 20, 1914.² She married Gold Valentine Thompson on December 21, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of December 21, 1932,her married name was Thompson. Pearl Irene Lucas died on November 29, 2012 at Virginia at age 97.² She Pearl Irene Thompson, 97, of Christiansburg, passed on peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was born on December 20, 1914. We were all looking forward to celebrating her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Gold Thompson; two sons, Kenneth and Johnny Thompson; and a daughter, Mary Jones. Precious memories of Mom will live in many whose lives she touched, especially her family of three daughters, Corrine Vaughn, Betty and C.B. Linkous, and Winki and Bud Akers; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Altizer, Imogene Teel, Ida Mae Bishop and Jackie Shelton. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Raymond Goad officiating. Interment will follow in the Thompson Family Cemetery, Floyd County. on December 1, 2012.²

     John Davis Reed was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 5, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Liona A. Prillaman, daughter of Jacob Prillaman and Martha Gray, on February 5, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Davis Reed married Martha Ella Hall, daughter of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on April 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Davis Reed died on April 16, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     Liona A. Prillaman was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 11, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Davis Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on February 5, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 5, 1886,her married name was Reed. Liona A. Prillaman died on November 13, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,2,6

     William Benjamin Reed was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 15, 1835 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Elizabeth Julia Byrd, daughter of William Bird Jr. and Asenath Sink, on January 9, 1861.^4,1 William Benjamin Reed died on May 21, 1922 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86; He may have also died on May 24, 1922.^3,1

     Henry Iddings was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He Arrived in Virginia from Pennsylvania before 1789, lived near Bent Mountain. Henry was enumerated in the 1810 Virginia census. Around 1820, the first Methodist church was built near the little village of Simpsons, better known as Locust Grove. The first church was called "Iddings Chapel" because the land was donated by the aging Henry Iddings. 1840 Floyd Co. Virginia Census, pg 171 Henry Iddings, 1 male & 1 female 70-79 yo, 1 female 40-49 yo, 2 males 30-39 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 male 5-9 yo, 1 male & 1 female 0-4 yo. The Will of Henry Iddings Jr. In the name of God Amen I Henry Iddings being old and infirm in boddy but perfectly sound in mind do make this my last Will and Testement as follows. Viz I give my boddy to the earth from whence it was taken in the certain assurance of hope that it be raised an immortal boddy at the riserrection(ressurection) at the last day and my soul to God who gave it and is able to preserve it and for the little property which by the blessing of God I have been able to gather I desire that it may be disposed of in the following manner. (Viz) First, after my honest debts is (are) discharged and the funeral expenses defraid (defrayed) I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary two hundred dollars in cash and two beds with steds and furniture sufficient for them and two milk cows () six head of sheep (and) one bureau (to keep for) her life time (;) then () if any remain (s) (are) not disposed of it is (they are) to be sold and (the proceeds) equally devided amonst the rest of my children only (except for) fifty dollars cash she can give to whom she pleases at her death(.) (T)he balance on (to) my my children and children in laws (.) I embrace them all individually together. I have deeded them land and laid it off to them accordin to the equality as near as my judgement could and consider it fairly done (.) (S)o after fufilling the above bequest that all my land be sold and all my property both real & personal at the highest bidder and the money equally devided amonst them. NB This last mention be executed before the above named Mary be partioned. 3rd I will do this my last will and testament constitute my son William Iddings and my son in law Bird Smith sale executors of this my last Will and Testament. Also my William Iddings aforesaid Gardian for my daughter Mary aforesaid. In witness whereoff I have unto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of May 1850. Henry Iddings (seal) Witness John B Payne James Light Jr Samuel R Light Will Book 1, page 156, Floyd County, Virginia At a court held for the county of Floyd at the Court House on the 21st day of September, 1854, this last Will and Testment of Henry Iddings was proved by James Light and Samuel Light witness thereto and was ordered recorded. He was born on December 25, 1762 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 He married Abigail Olive Richardson on December 11, 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Henry Iddings left a will on May 22, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the name of God Amen
I Henry Iddings being old and infirm in boddy (sic) but perfectly sound in mind do make this my last will and testament as follows viz I give my boddy to the earth from whence it was taken in the certain asurence of hope that it be raised an immortal boddy at the reserrection at at (sic) the last day and my soul to God who give it and is able to perserve it and for the little property which by the Blessing of God I have been able to geather I desire that it may be disposed of in the following manner (viz) First after my honest debts is discharged and the Funeral expences defraid I do give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary two hundred dollars cash & two beds with with (sic) steds & furnature sufficient for them & two milch cows six head of sheep and Beauro her life time then if any remain not disposed of it is to be sold and equally divided amonst the rest of my children only fifty dollars cash she may give to whom She pleases at her death & for the balance of my children and children in laws I embrace them all Individually together I have deeded them land and laid it off to them accordin to a equalitz as near as my Judgment could and consider it fairly done so after fulfiling the above bequest that all my land be sold and all my property both real and personal at the highest bedder and the money equally divided amongst them N.B. This last mention be executed before the above named Mary be portioned. 3rd I do also by this my last will and testament constitute my son Wm Iddings and my son in law Bird Smith sole executors of this my last will and testament also my William Iddings aforesaid Guardian for my daughter Mary aforesaid.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of May 1850.
Henry Iddings (seal)

Witness
John B Payne
James Light Jr
Samuel R Light

Virginia
At a Court held for the County of Floyd at he Courthouse on the 24th day of September 1854.
This last will and testament of Henry Iddings Decd was proved by the oath of James Light jr and Samuel R. Light witnesses thereunto and was ordered to be recorded.

Teste
J N Zentmeyer Clerk.³
He died on June 24, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.^2,1