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     William B. Lawrence was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He Served in Company I, 54th Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army. Enlisted on Oct 1, 1861 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 16, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards, daughter of John Richards and Martha Harris, on March 13, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ William B. Lawrence died on June 7, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^1,2

     Jack Wayne Hannah was buried at Family Gardens Cemetery, Low Gap, Boone Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-38-2999.⁵ He was born on August 14, 1933 at Virginia.^4,5,2 He married Ernie Mae Reed on June 8, 1957 at Greenview, Logan Co., West Virginia.³ Jack Wayne Hannah died on February 8, 1980 at age 46.^5,2

     Norma Jean Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on October 18, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,4,8,9 She married Cecil Ray Guilliams, son of Alvin Robert "Alvie" Guilliams and Ora Ellen Nichols, on June 12, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,6,8 As of June 12, 1954,her married name was Guilliams. Norma Jean Poff died on January 2, 2023 at Virginia at age 88.⁸ She Jean Guilliams, 88, of Floyd County, was born on October 18, 1934, and passed away on January 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Euell "Bud" Poff and Virginia Poff; her husband, Cecil Guilliams; her son, Allan Guilliams; brother, Bobby Poff; sister, Faye King; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Guilliams. She is survived by her children, Susan Nichols and husband, Tim, Carol Minnix and husband, Mark, Jeff Guilliams, and Andy Guilliams and wife, Tammy; sisters, Betty Burnette, Coco Fralin, and Myra Wray; sisters-in-law, Garnet Hypes and Dorothy Guilliams; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Jean was a loving wife to Cecil and devoted mother to her children. Cecil and Jean spent most of their life in the Check/ Copper Hill area. Jean was a member of Mt. Union Church of the Brethren on Bent Mountain. She spent her life committed to her Lord, her church and her family. She will be remembered fondly for her musical ability playing the piano and singing proudly for her Savior. Interment will follow at the Rest Vale Cemetery in Check, Va. on January 4, 2023.⁸

     Cecil Ray Guilliams was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,10 His Social Security Number was 223-38-8043.¹¹ He was born on May 21, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,9,2,3,10 He married Norma Jean Poff, daughter of Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff and Virginia Pearl Rumburg, on June 12, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,12,13 Cecil Ray Guilliams died on May 28, 1994 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.^11,9,1,4,10 He GUILLIAMS, Cecil Ray, 59, of Check, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 28, 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Ora Guilliams. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Poff Guilliams, Check; three sons and daughters-in-law, Allan and Rebecca Guilliams, Copper Hill, Jeffery and Debbie Guilliams, Floyd, Andy and Tammy Guilliams, Buchanan; two daughters and one son-in-law, Susan and Timothy Nichols, Copper Hill, Carol Minnix, Check; ten grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Garnet and Paul Hypes, Vinton, Betty Gearline and Jerry Yopp, Check, Brenda and Jerry Janney, Rocky Mount; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marlin and Doris Guilliams, Roanoke, Joel and Dorothy Guilliams, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on May 29, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-1336.⁷ Norman Elmer Knowles Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He was born on June 12, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{7,1,2,3,4,5,8,9} He married Frances Octavia Angle, daughter of John Fay Angle Sr. and Leo Mae Janney, on August 17, 1947 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co., Virginia.^2,10,11,3 Norman Elmer Knowles Jr. died on April 6, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,2,4,8,6 He Norman Elmer Knowles, Jr., age 64, of 2080 Simpson Street, died Friday, April 6, 1984, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem. He is survived by his wife, Frances A. Knowles; two daughters, Mrs. Richard H. (Pat) Horne, Mrs. R. Dale (Katinka) Hawley, both of Christiansburg; one son, William Michael Knowles, Christiansburg; two brothers, Rev. Lance Knowles, Farmville; J. T. Knowles, Roanoke Rapids, N.C; six grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on April 7, 1984.⁶

     Nannie James married Charles Wilton Radford. Her married name was Radford. Nannie James was born circa 1892 at Virginia.²

     Barbara Joyce Williams was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She Barbara Joyce Williams-Kanode, Nov 10, 1942 - Jul 15, 2025. Barbara Joyce Williams-Kanode died peacefully at her home in Christiansburg, Va. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, John Earl Williams, Sr. and Myrtle Mae (Poff) Williams of Christiansburg. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Earl Williams, Jr. of Lynchburg, Va. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Roy Kanode, of Christiansburg, and two daughters, Katherine Hall and Karen Estepp (Dale), both of Floyd, VA. Joyce attended Christiansburg High School and Radford University. As a high school English teacher, primarily teaching at Floyd County High School, Joyce was known for her flashy red Corvette (Baby) and her sense of style. Many claimed she never wore the same outfit twice. More importantly Joyce taught thousands of students in her 36 years and stayed in touch with many of her colleagues after retirement. She loved seeing her students as adults and hearing stories about her impact on their life. After retiring, Joyce spent her time shopping at the beach, painting, golfing, and spending time with her family. Her church family at Faith Missionary Baptist was a great source of support to the family in her final days. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁵ She was born on November 10, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of August 7, 1964,her married name was Hall.³ She married William Thomas Hall on August 7, 1964 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Barbara Joyce Williams and William Thomas Hall were divorced on April 27, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of October 15, 2006,her married name was Williams-Kanode.³ Barbara Joyce Williams married Roy Wyete Kanode Jr. on October 15, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Barbara Joyce Williams died on July 15, 2025 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁵

     Sarah Ann Aldredge was born circa 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married David Link, son of Henry Link and Mary "Polly" Winters, on October 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 11, 1886,her married name was Link.

     Melvin Woodrow Dailey was buried at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-01-3723.⁵ He Melvin (Woodrow) Dailey, age 99 of Bristol, Virginia, formerly of Doran, Virginia, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 following an extended illness. Born April 8, 1913 at Cliffield, Virginia he was the son of the late Richard Hawkins Dailey and Eunice Catron Dailey. He was a retired supervisor over the tipple at Harman Mining. Woodrow was a member of UMWA and the Grundy Masonic Lodge. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dailey; four sisters, Nancy, Leola, Vivian and Lena Mae and one brother, Jim. He is survived by two sons, Richard E. Dailey and wife Diana of Bristol, VA and Melvin (Bill) Dailey and wife Deborah of Sebring, FL; two nieces, Helen Hawks and Catherine Wilson; four grandchildren, Nicole Dailey Johnson and husband Jimmy, Ryan Dailey, Beth Dailey and Kay Dales and husband Joe; five great-grandchildren, Breanna Tiller, Zachary Dales, Joey Dales, Ella Dales and Will Johnson. Special thanks to the staff of Cambridge House for their loving care of Mr. Dailey. Very special thanks to Ann, Ashley, Wanda and Becky. Also very loving thanks to Mr. Dailey's caregiver, Margaret Rose, for the love, devotion and care she gave. Thanks also to Amedisys Hospice for their care of Mr. Dailey. Graveside services will be conducted at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Virginia.³ He was born on April 8, 1913 at Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mary Etta Poff, daughter of Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff and Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham, on November 27, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Melvin Woodrow Dailey died on March 3, 2013 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 99.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2616.⁹ Milton Lorraine Albert was buried at Albert Family Cemetery, Route 652, Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on May 16, 1907 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9} He married Ora Edella Poff, daughter of Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff and Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham, on March 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Milton Lorraine Albert died on August 10, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.^2,3,6,7,9

     Her Social Security Number was 224-52-9203.⁴ Hazel Margaret Morehead was buried at West View Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^5,6 Her married name was Smith.⁵ She married Veron M. Smith.⁵ Hazel Margaret Morehead was born on March 31, 1913 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,2,6,3 She married James Cabble Poff Sr., son of Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff and Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham, on October 8, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,5,8 As of October 8, 1940,her married name was Poff.¹ Hazel Margaret Morehead died on July 31, 2005 at Radford, Virginia, at age 92.^5,4,8,6 She Hazel Morehead Smith Poff, age 92, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Radford Rehab and Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William L. and May Morehead; her husbands, Veron M. Smith and James C. Poff; grandson, Kevin Smith and daughter-in-law, Charlsie Smith. Survivors are Terry M. Smith, Blacksburg, J. C. and Sharon Poff and Bobby "Buddy" and Frances Poff all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Mike Smith, Michelle Smith, Amy French, Jason Poff, Louis Poff, Selena Britt, Angie Poff; eight great-grandchildren; special cousin, Fanny Davis and many relatives and friends. Special thanks to English Meadows, Radford Rehab and Nursing Center and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for her care. Graveside services will be conducted in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. on August 1, 2005.⁵

     James Edward Pate was born circa 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Laura Ellen Underwood, daughter of Creed Underwood and Rosannah "Rosie" Vest, on January 13, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary Laura Ellen Underwood was born circa 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married James Edward Pate on January 13, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 13, 1884,her married name was Pate.

     Lacy Ellis Earles was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3,11,6 His Social Security Number was 719-05-3612.⁴ He was born on July 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,11 He married Mary Elsie Barker circa 1923.^2,12,13,6 Lacy Ellis Earles died on December 2, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,3,11,5,6 He Lacy Ellis Earles, 72, died Friday in a Roanoke County hospital. Barker Surviving are his wife, Mary Barker Earles; three sons, William Earles, Roanoke, Maurice L. Earles, Radford, Henry H. Earles, Brooklyn, N.Y; two daughters, Mrs. R. L. Hypes, Radford, Mrs. Maurice L. Long, Morgantown, Pa; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Webb, Saltville, Mrs. G. H. Dickerson and Mrs. R. R. Bates, Floyd. Burial in Sunrise Burial Park. on December 3, 1966.⁶

     Maurice Lee "Morris" Earls was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 22, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Oct 20, 1898.^1,3 He married Edna Lee Elmore on May 14, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Maurice Lee "Morris" Earls died on November 22, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 36.^2,3 He Nov. 23 - The body of Morris L. Earles, 36, fatally injured yesterday in an automobile accident near Christiansburg, will be buried at Saltville. He was on his way to Floyd county on a hunting trip when the accident occurred. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. C. F. Leonard, of Mountain View, Mo., his wife, a brother, L. E. Earles, of Radford, and sisters, Mrs. Laura Webb, Saltville; Mrs. R. R. Bales, Aurora, Mo., and Mrs. India Dickerson, Floyd. on November 24, 1934.⁴