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     His Social Security Number was 229-12-3244.¹¹ Howard Carter Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tech 5 U.S. Army WWII."^12,3,13 He was born on September 29, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{11,12,3,4,13,5,6,7} He married Malethee/Maletha Pauline Link, daughter of Henry Clay Link and Mamie Ann Vest, on April 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,14,2,15,16,3,17} Howard Carter Reed died on September 1, 1981 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 57.^12,2,3,13,6

     Sallie Susan Custer married Robert Preston Abbott.¹ Sallie Susan Custer was buried at Brickey Cemetery (also known as Mt. View Cemetery), Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Abbott. She was born on November 17, 1869 at Virginia.¹ She died on September 5, 1933 at age 63.¹

     Her married name was Gordon.² Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0732.³ Florence E. Huffman married A. R. Gordon.² Florence E. Huffman was born on July 15, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Earnest Clyde "Tommy" Britts, son of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on September 4, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 4, 1929,her married name was Britts. Florence E. Huffman died on June 21, 2005 at Virginia at age 90.^2,3 She Florence Huffman Britts Gordon, of Vinton, formerly of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husbands, E.C. Britts and A.R. Gordon; parents, Haden and Lucy Huffman; brothers, Harless Huffman, Hafford Huffman, Leonard Huffman and Herman Huffman; sisters, Minnie Hancock, Josephine Damewood and Esther Martin; sons, Danny S. Britts and Haden J. Britts; daughter; Betty Lou Britts; grandson, Darrell L. Britts; granddaughter, Yvonne M. Gillespie Bush. Surviving are her children, Charlotte Gillespie and Jimmy Garst, of Vinton, Linda B. and Jay Johnson, Roanoke, Alfred T. and Laurel Britts, Florida; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; special niece, Catherine Ridgeway; nieces, Lucy Greenway and Frances Oliver. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2005 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Joseph A. Gillespie, Rev. Kendall Johnson, and Rev. Doug Jones officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on June 23, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6928.⁸ Beulah Mae Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 She was born on January 15, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,9,8,11 She married Sgt. Howard Wesley Lutz, son of Charles Washington Lutz and Luda Alhambra Hall, on July 24, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,12,9 As of July 24, 1946,her married name was Lutz. Beulah Mae Link died on December 25, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.^9,8,10,13 She Beulah Link Lutz, 85, of Ferrum, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2010, with all three of her daughters with her. She was born on January 15, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. Lutz; one grandchild, Robin Kay Allen; and one great-grandchild Tyler Jay Hawley. Also preceding her in death was one brother, Clinton Link; and three sisters, Olean Vest, Lois Adkins and Susie Poff. Beulah is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Carol Balderston, of Vinton, Shirley and Jimmy Allen, of Ferrum, and Glenna and Curtis Young, also of Ferrum; six grandchildren and their families, David Hawley and wife, Melissa, Lisa Wilson and husband, Dana, Lee Hodges and friend, Clayton, Ricky Hodges and wife, Deborah, Tammy Mullins and husband, Carl, Cindy Scott and husband, Hank; 11 greatgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Lucell Linkous and her family, of Riner; two special friends, Gladys Smith and Ruby Whorley, both of Ferrum; and many nieces and nephews. Beulah was a member of Evangelistic House of Prayer in Ferrum. A lifelong gardener, Beulah was always planting something. Although quiet herself, she dearly loved sitting around and listening to her family talk. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County and all of the wonderful friends and neighbors who visited and brought her things during her long illness. Interment will follow in the Wilson Family Cemetery. on December 27, 2010.⁹

     William Clarence Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-10-7681.⁵ He was born on July 17, 1910 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Martha Pauline Craft, daughter of George Peyton Craft and Eula Dare Brizendine, on November 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 William Clarence Price married Altha Estelle Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on July 14, 1973 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,2 William Clarence Price died on September 18, 1984 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,3

     Isaac Clinton "Clint" Link Isaac Clinton Link, age 59, passed away Monday in a Salem hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by five sisters, Beulah Lutz, Ferrum; Susie Poff, Check; Olean Vest, Pilot; Lucell Linkous, Rifler; and Lois Keith, Pilot. Interment in Wilson Cemetery.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-28-3681.¹⁴ He was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "US Army WWII."^15,16,9,1,2 He was born on September 28, 1926 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,16,2,3,4,5,6,14} He died on January 6, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^{15,16,1,2,5,14}

     Susan Bernell "Susie" Link was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9021.⁴ She was born on July 27, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,1,10,3,4 She married Wilmer Leonard "Dude" Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on June 12, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,1,7,10,13,3,14} As of June 12, 1947,her married name was Poff. Susan Bernell "Susie" Link died on June 30, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^10,14,3,4,15 She Susie Link Poff, 77, of Check, passed away Friday, June 30 2006. Mrs. Poff was born July 27, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer L. "Dude" Poff. Surviving are four sons and three daughters-in-law, Leonard and Peggy Poff, of Salem, Earl and Gail Poff, of Check, Dale and Reva Poff, of Pilot, Mike Poff and fiancé, Amy Conner, of Check; one daughter, Helen Poff, and her husband, David Barker, of Christiansburg; ten grandchildren, Eric, and wife, Jennifer Childress, Noah Poff, Chasity, and husband, Lee Brown, Ronnie Williams, Maranda Poff, Zach Poff, Evan Poff, Alex Poff, Daniel Poff, and Trey Walker; six greatgrandchildren, Seth Kemp, Logan Brown, Taylor Williams, Mason Childress, Cymberly Cressell, and Casey Cressell; two sisters, Beulah Lutz and Lucille Linkous; one brother-in-law, Edgar Linkous; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Poff and Margorie Nichols. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. on July 1, 2006.¹⁰

     Sarah Jane Huffman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-36-7260.³ She was born on April 19, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Bernie Lee Saunders on September 16, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of September 16, 1933,her married name was Saunders.⁴ As of July 30, 1966,her married name was Elmore.⁵ Sarah Jane Huffman married Bernie Elmer Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on July 30, 1966 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,1,5 Sarah Jane Huffman died on March 17, 2002 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,1,7 She ELMORE, Sarah Jane Huffman, 87, of New Castle , passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Bernie Lee Saunders and Bernie Elmer Elmore. Sarah Jane is survived by several nieces, and nephews; sisters-in-law, Delcie Huffman and Ester Elmore; also a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday March 19, 2002 at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Ernie Johnson and Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. on March 18, 2002.¹

     Bernie Lee Saunders was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 24, 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Jane Huffman on September 16, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 Bernie Lee Saunders died on April 21, 1964 at age 58.¹

     Celestia Carper was buried at Carper Cemetery, Rt. 311, near Glider Port, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 24, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married William Marion Echols Jr., son of William Marion Echols and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on November 4, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of November 4, 1933,her married name was Echols. Celestia Carper died on June 12, 1963 at age 62.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0718.⁸ Gladys Olean "Olean" Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,10 She was born on January 1, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,10,1,5,2 She married William Brethard "Junior" Vest Jr., son of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on August 6, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of August 6, 1949,her married name was Vest. Gladys Olean "Olean" Link died on August 28, 2003 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,8,10,11 She VEST, Olean Link, 72, Pilot, Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 28, 2003, at Riner, Va. She was a special church worker and neighbor of Pilot, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Breathard Vest, Jr; parents, Ted and Ida Link; brother, Clinton Link; and sister, Lois Adkins; brothers-in-law, Howard Lutz, Wilmer Poff, Raymond King, Otha Dean Vest, and Clinton Vest. Survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Beulah Lutz, Susie Poff, Lucell and Edgar Linkous Jr., Eddie Adkins; six brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma J. Vest, Alvin and May Vest, Warren and Blondine Vest, Catherine Vest, Dolly Vest, Evelyn King; many special nieces, nephews and friends. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and caregivers. on August 30, 2003.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-1136.¹ Philip Simeon Lawson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on June 4, 1912 at Franklin, Pendleton Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Thelma Barnett Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on August 5, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Philip Simeon Lawson died on April 14, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^6,3,5 He Philip S. Lawson, age 73, 2406 Kessler Rd., N.E., died in a Roanoke hospital, Monday night. He was a proud member of Local #491 Pipefitters Union for over 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thelma P. Lawson, Roanoke; four children and their spouses, June L. and Charles Becker, Romeoville, Ill; Donald P. and Barbara Lawson, Vinton; Fred W. and Debbie Lawson, Roanoke; Bettye L. and Larry Smith, Copper Hill; one deceased child, Anne L. Pritchard; one brother, Eric W. Lawson, Canastota, N.Y; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 16, 1986.⁵

     Andrew Lawrence Miller was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on December 4, 1908 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Altha Estelle Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on June 9, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Andrew Lawrence Miller died on November 1, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 55.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-2326.² Paul Brown Matthews was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on September 28, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Gladys Hypes, daughter of Howard Harman Hypes and Rosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan, on October 13, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Paul Brown Matthews died on March 9, 2004 at Virginia at age 92.^2,1 He Paul Brown Matthews, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2004. He was retired as the County Executive Officer for Roanoke County. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Martha Harris Matthews; daughter, Betty Katherine Moore and her husband, Cdr. N.E. Moore, USN Ret; two granddaughters, Terry Carder and Cindy Wark; four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. William S. Schuermann will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Masonic rites will be conducted by Taylor Lodge #23 AF&AM. Memorials may be made to the Virginia Masonic Home, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. 23223-4926. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237 on March 12, 2004.¹

     Charles Watson Matthews was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 27, 1881 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Bettie Mason Caldwell on December 27, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 Charles Watson Matthews died on August 26, 1954 at age 72.¹

     Bettie Mason Caldwell was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 28, 1876 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She married Charles Watson Matthews on December 27, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 27, 1906,her married name was Matthews. Bettie Mason Caldwell died on July 12, 1966 at age 89.¹

     Jesse D. Parker was buried at Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 6, 1912 at Vesta, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mildred Pauline Drummond, daughter of George William Drummond and Etta May Craft, on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Jesse D. Parker died on July 1, 1944 at age 31.²

     Lois Ann Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8552.¹² She was born on October 16, 1948 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,11,3,4 She married Charlie Gayle Adkins on November 11, 1966 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^2,13 As of November 11, 1966,her married name was Adkins. Lois Ann Link and Charlie Gayle Adkins were divorced on April 7, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹³ Lois Ann Link married Elbert Arvil Keith, son of Lemon Arvil Keith and Bertha Gay Sowers, on May 9, 1985 at Radford, Virginia.¹ As of May 9, 1985,her married name was Keith. Lois Ann Link and Elbert Arvil Keith were divorced on September 18, 1990. Lois Ann Link married Eddie Lowell Adkins on February 14, 1999 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Lois Ann Link died on November 20, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^10,12,11,14 She ADKINS, Lois Link, 54, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away, November 20, 2002, at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was employed by Litton-Poly Scientific in Blacksburg for 24 years. She is survived by husband, Eddie Adkins, Christiansburg; two children and spouse, Teresa A. and Tony Davis, Christiansburg, Jerry Adkins, Riner; two stepchildren, Tammy Adkins, Charlotte, N.C., Terry and Shannon Adkins, Charlotte, N.C; two grandchildren, Tiffany Davis, Christiansburg, Tracy Davis, Christiansburg; two stepgrandchildren, Jaylin Adkins, Charlotte, N.C., Dalton Adkins, Charlotte, N.C; four sisters and brother-in-law, Beulah Lutz, Ferrum, Olean Vest , Pilot, Susie Poff, Copper Hill, Lucell and Junior Linkous, Riner; brother-in-law, Wayne Adkins, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Caroll Adkins, Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff and to Montgomery Regional Hospital for the special care given to Lois during her illness. on November 21, 2002.¹⁰

     Martha Ann Williams was buried at Wheeling Family Cemetery, Den Hill, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 3, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on October 1, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 1, 1935,her married name was Palmer. Martha Ann Williams died on January 2, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.²

     Myrtle Belle Butler was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 27, 1880 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Sep 27, 1882.^1,2,3 She married Ira Lee Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on January 16, 1899 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of January 16, 1899,her married name was Manning.³ Myrtle Belle Butler died on November 29, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-8928.⁷ Lewis Eldridge Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8 He was born on August 20, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4,5,7,8 He married Ruth G. Allman, daughter of Roy Glenwood Allman Sr. and Mary DeLow/Law, on May 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁶ Lewis Eldridge Manning died on March 10, 1984 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 68.^3,5,8,9 He Lewis E. Manning, 68, a resident of the Veterans Administration Center, Hampton, died Saturday in the Veterans Administration Center. Born in Roanoke, he was a Peninsula residence since 1971. He was a retired self-employeed automobile repairman. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Barbara M. Creasy of Clemmons, N.C; and three grandchildren. on March 11, 1984.⁹

     Ruth G. Allman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married Lewis Eldridge Manning, son of Ira Lee Manning and Myrtle Belle Butler, on May 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 25, 1936,her married name was Manning. Ruth G. Allman died on May 27, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.²

     Eleanor Ruth Clower and Isaac Raymond Conner were divorced.² Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5890.⁹ Eleanor Ruth Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,12 She was born on September 30, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,11,10,1,12,8,3} She married Isaac Raymond Conner, son of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on September 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 7, 1932,her married name was Conner. Eleanor Ruth Clower died on August 18, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^9,11,10,12,3 She CONNER, Ruth Clower, 83, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 18, 1996. A native of Floyd County, her life was unselfishly dedicated to raising her children and grandchildren, while also giving and caring for her church and community. Retired from Community Hospital of the Roanoke Valley, after 7 years of service, and a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Harold R. Conner, and daughter, Eleanor G. Ginder. She is survived by her sons, Clyde E. Conner, Riner, Doug Conner, Salem, Joseph A. Conner, Salem; daughters, Ava L. Ebersole, Mechanicsburg, Penn., Esther C. Kiser, Salem, Wanda L. Minnick, Harrisburg, Penn; brother, Harless A. Clower, Pilot; sister, Mattie W. Graham, Radford; 30 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Burial to follow in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on August 20, 1996.¹⁰

     John Edward Francis Reynolds married Maggie Arizona Lipes.¹