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     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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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, 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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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

     Her Social Security Number was 227-64-6757.⁷ Pearl Virginia Stebar was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on March 7, 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 She married Paul Raymond Crawford, son of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on June 22, 1922 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of June 22, 1922,her married name was Crawford. Pearl Virginia Stebar died on March 19, 1978 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 73.³

     Pauline Virginia Lee was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-48-8279.⁴ She was born on December 7, 1911 at Virginia.^1,4,2 As of September 3, 1927,her married name was Vernon.⁵ She married Rayna Spessard Vernon on September 3, 1927 at Bristol, Virginia.^5,6 Pauline Virginia Lee died on April 4, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,4 She VERNON, Pauline L., 84, of New Castle, died Thursday, April 4, 1996 in a Salem hospital. She is survived by three sons, B. Bruce Vernon, New Castle, David T. Vernon, Franklin County, R. Ronald Vernon, Florence, S.C; two daughters, Patricia Thomas and Marian June Wade, both of Vinton; two sisters, Helen L. Lockett, New Castle, Betty L. Campbell, Newport; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 6, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Boitnott Funeral Chapel, with interment in Mount Zion Cemetery, Waiteville, W. Va. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and requests contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad, in lieu of flowers. on April 5, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-09-0649.⁴ James Alfred Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 2, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Willie McKinley Elmore, daughter of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on January 2, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² James Alfred Caldwell died on September 15, 1967 at age 59.^3,1

     Samuel Austin Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 30, 1879 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 He married Annie Mae Myers on March 13, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ Samuel Austin Caldwell died on February 15, 1942 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 62.^3,2

     Roscoe Cecil Reed was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 He was born on December 18, 1900 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,9 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on December 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 Roscoe Cecil Reed and Mary Elizabeth Conner were divorced on December 9, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Roscoe Cecil Reed married Emma Sink on January 18, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8 Roscoe Cecil Reed died on July 13, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^6,7