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     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 born circa 1913 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.² 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

     Milton Lorraine Albert was buried at Albert Family Cemetery, Route 652, Blacksburg, Virginia.² He was born on May 16, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 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

     Her Social Security Number was 224-52-9203.³ Hazel Margaret Morehead was buried at West View Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,5 Her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Veron M. Smith.⁴ Hazel Margaret Morehead was born on March 31, 1913 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,2,5 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.^1,6,4 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.^4,3,7,5 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 Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on Monday. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg.
on August 1, 2005.⁴

     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.^2,3,10,6 His Social Security Number was 719-05-3612.⁴ He was born on July 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,10 He married Mary Elsie Barker circa 1923.^2,11,12,6 Lacy Ellis Earles died on December 2, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,3,10,5,6 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 Earls was born on October 20, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on November 22, 1934 at age 36.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3731.⁴ India Christie Earls was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of September 28, 1921,her married name was Dickerson.⁵ She married Griffith Harley "Griffie" Dickerson on September 28, 1921.⁵ India Christie Earls died on October 28, 1990 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^1,4,5,6 She India Earls Dickerson, age 89, passed away Sunday, October 28, 1990, in a Roanoke Rapids, N.C. hospital. She is survived by one son, H.E. (Dick) Dickerson, Littleton, N.C; one daughter, Myrtle Slusher, Plant City, Fla; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on October 29, 1990.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-14-7438.⁶ Alfred Dewey Earles was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on May 6, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,1,7,2,3,4,5} He married Honer Craven Sumner, daughter of Albert Edward Sumner and Louanna Weeks, on August 17, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Alfred Dewey Earles died on December 25, 1982 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,3,5

     Honer Craven Sumner was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7143.⁶ She was born on September 6, 1899 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,5,2,3 She married Alfred Dewey Earles, son of Albert Gordon Earls and Lurinda F. Sumner, on August 17, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of August 17, 1919,her married name was Earles.^1,3 Honer Craven Sumner died on September 13, 1977 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^4,5,3

     Dorothy Jane Earles was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1374.⁶ She was born on September 5, 1922 at New York.^6,1,2,3 She died on July 11, 1975 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 52.^1,2,3

     Norma Patricia Knowles Patricia Knowles "Pat" Horne, 67, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2018, her 49th wedding anniversary, at a Roanoke hospital with family by her side. Pat was a former Miss Montgomery County. She taught for The Floyd Ward School of Dance for several decades and to several generations. She was honored with an invitation to perform a portion of Swan Lake at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Pat was asked to create and teach in the dance department at Ferum College and did so for many years. In her "free time" she volunteered with Christiansburg High School, Blacksburg High School, Shawsville High School and the Christiansburg Community Theatre as choreographer and occasional performer with a beautiful singing voice. She retired after over three decades but could not stay away from doing what she loved and taught "her little ones" basic ballet at the Christiansburg Recreational Center until her death. Pat also began working in the family business, Horne Funeral Home & Crematory, in 1987 and continued to her death. She served as Corporate Secretary-Treasurer and received, served, and comforted others during their time of need. Pat was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Christiansburg Rescue quad and Fire Department. Pat is survived by her husband of 49 years Richard H. "Dickie" Horne, her daughter and son-in-law; Dr. H. Leveta Horne and Eric Brown of Orlando FL, her son and daughter-in-law; Brian R. H. and Amy Horne of Christiansburg, and four granddaughters, Rachel, Grayce, Quinn, and Makenna all of Christiansburg, her sister and brother-in-law Katinka and Dale Hawley and their sons Jeff and John, her brother Mike Knowles, special friends Terry and Ed Wilson, and her beloved pets. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on July 25, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of March 30, 1969,her married name was Horne.³ She married Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne on March 30, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6,7 Norma Patricia Knowles died on March 30, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^5,6

     Donald Gordon Earles Donald G. Earles, 97 of Riner, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Lois Walker Earles; daughter, Kathy Earles; son, Jimmy Earles; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Earles; grandchildren, Ursula Woolwine and Jason Earles; great-grandson, Tray Turley; and siblings, Dennie Earles and Dorothy Earles. Donald was a very loving and caring father who was deeply loved by all. He had a strong Christian faith. He served in the United States Army in World War II. He is survived by his sons & daughter-in-law, Johnny Earles and Joey and Terri Earles; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Gene Furrow and Vickie and Kenny Waller; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow in the Farris Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family would like to extend their thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and the staff of Heritage Hall with a special thank you to Kaitlin Lucas, April Jarels, and Ashley Bland.⁵ He was buried at Farris Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 12, 1926 at Belfast, Allegany Co., New York.² He married Lois Walker on September 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 Donald Gordon Earles died on October 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 97.⁵

     Albert Edward Sumner was born on April 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Louanna Weeks on August 18, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Albert Edward Sumner died on June 4, 1948 at age 78.¹

     Louanna Weeks was born circa 1876.¹ She married Albert Edward Sumner on August 18, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of August 18, 1892,her married name was Sumner.

     His Social Security Number was 228-09-4779.⁶ Hubert Lee Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 19, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He married Josephine "Josie" Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on April 16, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4,5 Hubert Lee Lawrence died on February 6, 1994 at Galax, Virginia, at age 91.^6,2,1 He LAWRENCE, Hubert Lee, 91, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 6, 1994 in a Galax hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Light Lawrence. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Louise Harris, Meadows of Dan; one son, Howard L. Lawrence, Pompano Beach, Fla; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 1994 at the Bible Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church Tuesday morning, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on February 8, 1994.¹

     William T. Lawrence was born circa 1856.¹ He married Lilly R. Ross on April 19, 1898.¹

     Doris Ellen Boyd was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 2, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,4 She married Raymond Dudley Cox, son of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on August 15, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 As of August 15, 1947,her married name was Cox. Doris Ellen Boyd died on May 20, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,8,7 She Doris Boyd Cox, 78, of Riner, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Cox; sons, Donnie, Larry and Jay Cox; two grandchildren; one brother; one sister; and parents. She is survived by her son, Clay Cox, of Riner; five daughters, Helen and Richard Smith, of Riner, Ethel and Harold Estes, of Blacksburg, Wanda and Ronnie White, of Shawsville, Virginia Ann Altizer, of Riner, and Vickie and Tony Surratt, of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Marie and Clyde Goad; and three brothers, Glendon and Virginia Boyd, Edward and Ann Boyd, and Roger Lee and Polly Boyd, all of Floyd. Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Cole Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Turpin, officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. on May 22, 2008.⁵