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     Alma Mitchell married J. Marvin Lester.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-12-3410.² Alma Mitchell was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Lester. She was born on March 6, 1921.² She died on October 1, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,1 She LESTER, Alma Mitchell, 78, of Floyd, passed away at her home Friday, October 1, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Marvin Lester. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan (Jo Ann) and A. J. Boyd of Floyd, Brenda Lester Hale of Willis; three grandsons, Brad Boyd of Floyd, Jason Hale of Roanoke, Judson and Crystal Hale of Roanoke; one sister, Mattie Mogavero of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Rev. Lester Reed and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on October 2, 1999.¹

     Isaac Lafayette Epperly was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 13, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Isaac Lafayette Epperly died on February 12, 1938 at age 58.²

     Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 6, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Isaac Lafayette Epperly, son of John William Epperly and Nancy A. Cannaday, on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 15, 1902,her married name was Epperly. Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle died on October 17, 1920 at age 38.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-03-7149.¹ Gerrard James Jones was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.² He Enumerated in dwelling 151, District 3, Craig Co., Virginia in the 1930 Census. He was born on August 31, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Kathleen Lake Paitsel on April 23, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 Gerrard James Jones died on January 16, 1986 at age 84.²

     Kathleen Lake Paitsel was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on May 10, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Gerrard James Jones on April 23, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of April 23, 1924,her married name was Jones. Kathleen Lake Paitsel died on October 19, 2006 at age 97.¹ She Kathleen Lake Paitsel Jones, 97, of Salem, originally of New Castle, was lifted up in the arms of Jesus Thursday, October 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerrard Jones; daughter, Mildred Jones Switzer; sons-in-law, Leonard Switzer and Robert Switzer; mother, Willie Paitsel Saunders; sister, Alma Buckland; brother, J.C. Saunders; and a grandson, Eric Jones. She is survived by daughters, Vivian Jones Switzer, New Castle, Va., Gaynell Jones Persinger and husband Rink, New Castle, Va; sons, J.T. Jones, Salem, Va., Fredrick Raynell Jones and wife Noline, Catawba, Va., Dillard Jones and wife Wanda, New Castle, Va. The legacy of her long and happy life are her 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren. Also a sister and brother-in-law, Marie Saunders Linton and husband Glen, Paintbank, Va; and a special friend, Edith Slone. Mrs. Jones was a native of Craig County and a longtime resident of Salem, Va. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the New Castle Christian Church with the Rev. Loraine Taylor and Pastor John D. Abbott officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. The family wishes to thank the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for the loving care provided to Mrs. Jones. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on October 20, 2006.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6636.⁵ Mildred Virginia Jones was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on February 7, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,6,1 She married Leonard Odell "Frosty" Switzer, son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on January 30, 1946 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 As of January 30, 1946,her married name was Switzer. Mildred Virginia Jones died on March 27, 1994 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,6,2,7 She SWITZER, Mildred J., 69, of New Castle, died Sunday, March 27, 1994, at her home. She was a member of New Castle Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard (Frosty) Switzer; and her father, Gerrard Jones. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Douglas Proffit, Shawsville; a daughter, Sheila Switzer, New Castle; her mother, Kathleen Jones, Salem; a sister, Vivian Switzer, New Castle; a sister and brother-in-law, Gaynelle and Alfred Persinger, New Castle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Noline Jones, Edward and Wanda Jones, both of Catawba; a brother, James T. Jones, Salem; a grandson, Wayne Proffit, Blacksburg; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Steven and Vickie Proffit, Salem; a granddaughter, Whitney Kaye Proffit, a student at Kentucky Christian College; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m. at New Castle Christian Church. The Rev. Steve Putney and Dr. Ernie Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in the Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Boitnott Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 29, 1994.²

     Perry Bayne Yates was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,16,3,17 His Social Security Number was 227-12-3422.¹⁸ He was born on March 24, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{18,1,11,12,16,13,5,6,7,8,17} He married Ora Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on March 24, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,19,13,9 Perry Bayne Yates died on March 1, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^{18,3,16,8,9,17} He YATES, Perry B., 79, of Check, died Monday, March 1, 1999, in the V.A. Medical Center, Salem. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Cletis Thomas of Floyd, Elizabeth and Roger McCloud of Check; three sons and two daughters-in-law, G.W. and Elizabeth Yates, Harry Kenneth Yates, and Earl Bayne and Diane Yates, all of Check; ten grandchildren, Steve McCloud, Dale McCloud, Leigh Ann McCloud, Calvin Yates, Angie Muncey, Donna Wood, William Yates, Kenneth Yates, Stephanie Yates, and Travis Yates. Also six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Link, Laura Jean and Frank Link, all of Check. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on March 2, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1597.⁷ Mary Madeline Craft was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 6, 1913 at Virginia.^7,4 She died on December 18, 1993 at Virginia at age 80.^7,2 She CRAFT, Mary Madeline, 80, of Boones Mill, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993. Graveside service Tuesday at 2 p.m., Alleghany Memorial Park, Covington. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on December 20, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7034.⁵ Berlin J. Craft was born on July 9, 1922 at Virginia.^5,3 He died on January 25, 2002 at Virginia at age 79.^5,1 He CRAFT, Berlin J., 79, of Oriskany, passed away Friday, January 25, 2002. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jube and Bertha Craft, sisters, Mary Madeline Craft, Phyllis Craft Paxton, brother-in-law, Wilford Divers. He is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Eunice Craft; sister, Opal C. Divers; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2002, at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel in New Castle, with Rev. David Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
on January 27, 2002.¹

     Harry Coolidge Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-36-2034.⁵ He was born on November 11, 1925 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Eunice Johnson circa 1949.¹ Harry Coolidge Craft died on April 21, 2006 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,5 He Harry Coolidge Craft, 80, of 728 N. Augusta Ave., passed away Friday night, April 21, 2006, at his home. Mr. Craft was born November 11, 1925, at Oriskany in Botetourt County, a son of the late Jube and Bertha Thomas Craft. He had retired in 1988 from the Carbon Plant at MeadWestvaco after over 40 years of service to the company. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He was an active volunteer with the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs in the area for most of his life. Harry was an avid gardener, hunter, fisherman and a faithful fan of the Covington Lumberjacks baseball team. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who enjoyed being with people. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Gene Lodge, two sisters, Mary Madeline Craft and Phyllis Paxton, one brother, Berlin Craft and a brother-in-law, Wilfred Divers. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Eunice Johnson Craft of Covington; his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ruthie Craft of Covington; his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Gene Lodge of Covington; four grandchildren, Jonathan Craft, Benjamin Craft, Matthew Lodge and Holly Lodge, all of Covington; one sister, Opal Divers of Boones Mill; a brother-in-law, Arthur Paxton of Grottoes and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Warren officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Helmintoller, W.B. Divers, Gary Lodge, Richard Varner, Jim Birchfield, Dennie Bell, Jakie Kinsey and Clyde Selman. Alternates will be Jake Crawford, Darrell Crawford, Jim Simpson, Frank Williamson and J.D. Jones. Friends may pay their respects at any time at Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends Sunday evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that donations in Mr. Craft's name be made to Calvary Christian Church, 1303 S. Pond Ave., Covington, Va., 24426; or to Mountain Regional Hospice, 537 Main St., Clifton Forge, Va., 24422. on April 23, 2006.¹

     Irene Frances Craft was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 223-12-1858.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,1 She married Walter Watson Huffman on August 5, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 5, 1939,her married name was Huffman. Irene Frances Craft died on July 3, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^6,5 She HUFFMAN, Irene Craft, 81, of New Castle died Monday, July 3, 1995, in a Roanoke nursing home. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Camelia and Steve Crowder, and one grandson, Steven Crowder. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig Co. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home. on July 5, 1995.⁵

     Jack Andrew Morris married Edna Mae Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood.^1,6 Jack Andrew Morris was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 223-22-9438.⁸ He was born on April 7, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,9,4 He died on October 19, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,1,3,5 He MORRIS, Jack Andrew, 73, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, October 19, 1997, in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Edna Willis Morris of Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack M. and Terri Morris of Floyd, Samuel and Linda Morris of Copper Hill and Jeffery Morris of Copper Hill; one daughter, Pamela Bland of Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Ward Teel of Christiansburg, Margaret Howery of Floyd, Dorothy Epperly of Christiansburg, Betty Joyner of Richmond and Jeannie and Douglas Altizer of Radford, and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on October 21, 1997.¹

     Anna Rhea Rider was buried at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Old), Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-07-4503.⁵ Her married name was Ryburn.² She married Charles Arthur Ryburn Jr.^2,4 Anna Rhea Rider was born on July 28, 1912 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 She died on September 27, 1973 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.^5,2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 240-40-9305.³ Her married name was Gray.³ Julia Martha Rider married William Webb Gray.⁴ Julia Martha Rider was born on December 8, 1913 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on November 5, 2001 at North Carolina at age 87.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4347.¹⁰ Richard Eugene Johnson was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Anna Crawford.³ Richard Eugene Johnson was born on October 3, 1927 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^{10,2,3,4,5,7,8} He married Priscilla Maxine Downey on January 28, 1949 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Richard Eugene Johnson and Priscilla Maxine Downey were divorced on February 16, 1951 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ Richard Eugene Johnson married Georgia Bell Jane Crowder on July 20, 1951 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,11 Richard Eugene Johnson died on October 13, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^10,3,4,8

     Jasper Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on October 20, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,10 He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, daughter of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on November 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,9,10 Jasper Conner died on October 11, 1957 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 227-62-0564.¹² George William "G.W." Yates was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on March 25, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,6,7,12 He married Edith Elizabeth "Liz" Steele, daughter of Kelly Calvin Steele and Edith Marie Jones, on May 26, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,13,7 George William "G.W." Yates died on December 19, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,7,12,8 He George William (G.W.) Yates, 64, of Check, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Steele Yates; five children, Calvin Yates, Angie and Josh Muncy, William and Jennifer Yates, all of Check, Donna and Dexter Wood, of Copper Hill, and Kenny and Stephanie Yates, of Floyd; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley and Cletis Thomas, of Floyd, and Elizabeth and Roger McCloud, of Check; and two brothers, Earl Yates and Harry Yates, both of Check. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on December 20, 2010.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 578-16-4213.⁸ Philip Walker Beamer was born on March 1, 1917 at Blue Ridge Springs, Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 He died on January 15, 1989 at Maryland at age 71.⁸

     Jesse Monroe Smith was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pvt U.S. Army WWII."¹ He was born on July 11, 1922 at Virginia.¹ He died on July 11, 1978 at age 56.¹

     Alice Marie Looney was born on November 29, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of June 11, 1938,her married name was Brown.⁴ She married Nathan David "Hap" Brown on June 11, 1938.^4,5 Alice Marie Looney died on January 27, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.⁴

     Alva McCoy "Coy" Looney was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 17, 1924 at Virginia.^1,5 As of circa 1948,her married name was Wright.⁶ She married Ashby Eugene Wright circa 1948.^2,6 Alva McCoy "Coy" Looney died on March 16, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^5,2,7 She Alva McCoy (Coy) Wright, 87, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012. She worked at McCleary Elementary School Cafeteria for many years. She was a lifetime member of Crossroads Christian Church and also a member of the New Castle Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Ashby Wright. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jane Wright; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and J.R. McCroskey and Lisa and Steve Minnix; one granddaughter, Tory Minnix; one stepgrandson, Sean McCroskey; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Jane Looney; half brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Judy Looney; half sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and B.J. Dunbar; sisters-in-law and spouse, Inas Loan, Dorothy Tingler, Emma Donahue, Geneva and Jack Abbott, and Joy Slaydon; special friend Jennifer Crawford; and many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Crossroads Church Cemetery, with Pastor Jack Ford and Pastor Russell Hall officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Paitsel Funeral Home. A special thanks to the Nursing Staff of Friendship Manor and also the 6th Floor Nursing Staff at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. on March 17, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-9620.⁸ Wayne Moore Hypes was buried at Thornrose Cemetery, 1041 West Beverley Street, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on November 29, 1920 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,8,3 He married Carolyn Audrey Shackelford on November 16, 1946 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^1,2,9 Wayne Moore Hypes died on June 9, 2005 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,8,3 He Wayne Moore Hypes, 84, of Staunton, died Thursday, June 9, 2005, at his residence. He was born November 29. 1920 in Sinking Creek Valley in Craig County, Va., the son of James Watson Hypes and Laura Beatrice Trenor (Trixie) Hypes. Mr. Hypes grew up on a farm in Craig Co., where he graduated from Maywood High School. He was a 1941 graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. degree in Agriculture Engineering. He served four years in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, and then served in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 1980. He was employed as a Soil and Water Conservationist with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture in N.C. and Virginia for 40 years. He believed in conserving our soil, water, forests, wildlife, and protecting our environment for future generations. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Staunton where he taught Sunday School, was a Superintendent of the Sunday School and served as an Elder. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader for 21 years and received the Silver Beaver Award in Scouting. He married Carolyn Audrey Shackelford of Statesville, N.C. on November 16, 1946 at the First Presbyterian Church in Statesville, N.C. They were married for 59 years and had two children. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Audrey Shackelford Hypes; two sons, Dayton Wayne Hypes and his wife, Karen Palmer Hypes, of London Ontario, Canada, and Trenor Lee Hypes and his wife, Margaret May Hypes of N. Charleston, S.C; four grandchildren, Adrienne Grier Hypes of Grafton, W.Va., Jordan Dayton Hypes and Courtney Leigh Hypes of London Ontario, Canada, and Alexander Trenor Hypes of N. Charleston, S.C; two brothers, John William Hypes and his wife, Nancy Midyette Hypes of Harrisonburg, Va. and C.D. Hypes and his wife, Harriett Farrier Hypes, of New Castle, Va; and one sister, Jean Price Hypes Bane and her husband, William Bane, of Pearisburg, Va. A memorial service will be held 12:15 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Frederick St., Staunton, conducted by Dr. Richard S. Dietrich. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Coffee Club of Kathy's Restaurant. Following the memorial service, the family will receive friends in the church Fellowship Hall. Interment will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2005 at Thornrose Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Watt Hypes, Webb Hypes, Roger Burleson, Bobby Dayton, Doak Bane, Rodney Williams, Alexander Hypes and Jordan Hypes. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or charity of choice. Arrangements by Hamrick Funeral Home.
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     John William Hypes was buried at Port Republic Cemetery, Port Republic, Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 10, 1924 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5,6 He married Nancy Cushing Midyette on April 19, 1952 at Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,11 John William Hypes died on November 6, 2015 at Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 91.⁶ He John William Hypes, 91, of Bridgewater, died Nov. 6, 2015 at the home of his son in Bridgewater. He was born March 10, 1924, in Sinking Creek, Va., and was a son of the late James Watson and Laura Trenor Hypes. John graduated from VPI after serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. John worked for the USDA, and was in beef sales at Shen-Valley Meat Packers Inc., Mick or Mack in Harrisonburg, and A.W. Whitmore and Sons in Broadway during his career. John not only took pride in his business, but truly relished the friends he made during his time in business. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and the Block and Bridle Club during his university years. John was a member of Elks Lodge No. 450 for the past 56 years. He was also an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Francis Asbury Sunday School class. John and Nancy were member of the "Valley Street community" in Harrisonburg for over 50 years where they raised their sons and established their lifelong friendships. He and Nancy were avid bridge players for many years. John was preceded in death by his brothers; Wayne M. Hypes and C.D. Hypes. On April 19, 1952 he married the former Nancy Midyette, who survives. Also surviving besides his wife of 63 years are two sons; J. Watson Hypes and his wife, Jann, of Culpeper, J. Webb Hypes and his wife, Carol, of Bridgewater; two grandchildren, Matthew D. Hypes, Ashley Hypes Poe and her husband, Ryan; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Everett Poe; sister, Jean Bane and husband, Bill; sister-in-law, Harriett F. Hypes; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Rev. Steve Hay will conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg. Burial in Port Republic Mutual Cemetery will be private. on November 6, 2015.⁶