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     His Social Security Number was 226-40-1127.⁴ Arzie William Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on May 25, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,4 He married Ruth Amy "Ruthie" Conner, daughter of Jordan Walter Conner and Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner, on December 10, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,1,2 Arzie William Nichols died on April 30, 2007 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 104.^1,4,3 He Arzie William Nichols, 104, of Huddleston, Va., passed away on Monday, April 30, 2007 in the Berkshire Health Care Center. He was born Sunday, May 25, 1902 in Floyd County, Va., a son of the late John W. Nichols and the late Kathrin Lorena Agee Nichols. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Conner Nichols. He worked at the M.J. Cox Sawmill until the age of 83. He is survived by four daughters, Lela Peters, Floyd, Delories Galliher of Vinton, Linda Roach of Huddleston, Lorena Switzer of Moneta; two sons, J.W. Nichols, Michael Nichols, both of Huddleston; 12 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, three greatgreat-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd, Va. on May 2, 2007.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7740.¹⁰ Vernon Alton Clower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He Vernon Alton Clower, age 59, died Wednesday in the Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Chlorine M. Clower; two sons, E. J. Clower, Kenneth Clower, both of Christiansburg, one sister, Mrs. Hester Carr, Floyd, one granddaughter. Burial in Sunset Cemetery.⁴ He was born on November 9, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,5 He married Chlorine Mae Martin, daughter of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on December 16, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,5 Vernon Alton Clower died on January 14, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 59.^2,4,5

     Douglas McArthur Starkey was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 His Social Security Number was 226-68-8872.⁷       He was born on November 24, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,4,6 He married Debra Ann Wyatt, daughter of Thurman Claude Wyatt and Sylvia Jean Conner, on December 24, 1980 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Douglas McArthur Starkey died on September 3, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.^7,3,6,5 He Douglas MacArthur Starkey, age 58, of Shawsville, Va. passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of Virginia Department of Transportation, Salem Office. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Starkey and a son, Rodney Keith Starkey. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Dunn Starkey, Elliston; his wife, Debra Ann Starkey; four daughters, Bethany Starkey, Christina Lucas, both of Christiansburg, Rebecca Weddle, Angela Shrader, both of Elliston; a son, Kevin Starkey, Christiansburg; one sister; two brothers; seven grandsons and three granddaughters. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Piedmont Cemetery. on September 6, 2006.⁵

     Dallas Brainard Clower was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,4 He was born on October 27, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card and gravestone list his birth year as 1885 and the Floyd County birth register has a possible birth date of Oct 27, 1884.^5,1,3,6,4,7 He married Minnie Matilda Conner, daughter of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on July 4, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Dallas Brainard Clower died on May 12, 1941 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 57.^5,6,4

     Frances Evelyn Murrie was born on November 6, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married Darryl Allen Gearhart, son of Melvin Edward Gearhart and Brenda Faye Board, on February 8, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 8, 1992,her married name was Gearhart. Frances Evelyn Murrie and Darryl Allen Gearhart were divorced on September 4, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Frances Evelyn Murrie Frances Evelyn Murrie, 70, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She didn't achieve her end goal of dying at the end of the Krispy Kreme conveyor belt while fresh glazed donuts fell into her mouth. Frances did, however, lead an accomplished life! Frances was born on November 6, 1953, in Roanoke, Va., to Mary Lynn Yeary Murrie and James Edward Murrie. She grew up in Copper Hill, Va., and graduated from Floyd County High School in 1972. Frances then went on to graduate from Virginia Western Community College in 1974 and earned a BS in Nursing from Radford University in 1978. As a newly graduated nurse, she was hired by Roanoke Hospital Association (now Carilion Clinic) on June 12, 1978, for the job she had always wanted. Her love for nursing developed from a neighbor/close family friend, Clarice "Ma" Reed, who was a lifelong nurse. During her nursing career, Frances mainly worked at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, though she did work at other Carilion hospitals through the years as well. Frances was one of the first Flight Nurses with the LifeGuard 10 helicopter. She worked on several different floors, intensive care units, and in the emergency department. At the time of her retirement, she was working in one of the new Riverside buildings. Frances was a lifetime member of the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad and Fire Department. She volunteered many hours with these organizations. She was also an active member of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church on Bent Mountain since childhood. Frances, also known as Fluff or Fluffy, was preceded in death by both of her parents. She is survived by her sister, Deborah Finney; her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Anna Murrie; nephew, Neal Finney and wife, Elizabeth; nieces, Michelle Milinazzo, Kelli Murrie, and Allison Murrie; and great-niece and nephew, Lillianna and Gideon Finney. Frances is also survived by many, many wonderful friends! On November 28, 2003.² She died on November 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 70.²

     William Emmett Teel was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He was born on May 12, 1864.^3,2,1 He married Laura A. Gordon on November 2, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 William Emmett Teel died on May 17, 1934 at age 70.^3,2,1

     Laura A. Gordon was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on April 9, 1863.^3,2,1 She married William Emmett Teel on November 2, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of November 2, 1887,her married name was Teel.¹ Laura A. Gordon died on July 10, 1942 at age 79.^3,2,1

     Edith Ruby Meadows was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0442.⁴ Her married name was Hendricks.² She married Clarence H. Hendricks.² Edith Ruby Meadows was born on February 26, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Rex Simmons Poff, son of Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff and Willie Mae Simmons, on July 6, 1946 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 6, 1946,her married name was Poff.² Edith Ruby Meadows died on March 25, 2000 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 87.^4,1 She POFF, Edith Ruby, 87, of Pilot, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in Sun Bridge Nursing Home in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Harvey and Bertha Meadows, son, Donald Hendricks, and her husband, Rex Poff. She is survived by her granddaughter, Blendia Cole and her husband, Roger; also surviving is a special friend, Frances Hendricks. Mrs. Poff was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church for over 50 years and retired from Imperil reading. She was a long time resident of the Pilot Community where she loved and was loved by everyone. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2000, at Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. on March 26, 2000.¹

     Minnie Matilda Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,7 She was born on April 15, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,1,7 She married Dallas Brainard Clower, son of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on July 4, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 As of July 4, 1907,her married name was Clower. Minnie Matilda Conner died on April 11, 1964 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,1,7

     Bertha Edna Price was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Harvey Reed Meadows, son of Peter George Meadows and Sarah J. Walters, on April 24, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 24, 1912,her married name was Meadows. Bertha Edna Price married Jacob E. Nolley, son of Rufus T. Nolley and Catherine Weaver, on December 3, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 3, 1938,her married name was Nolley.⁴ Bertha Edna Price died on May 8, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 86.³

     Kathleen Margaret Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-9336.⁶ She was born on August 22, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Samuel Wilford Martin, son of Peter J. Martin and Victoria Adaline Hale/Hall, circa 1927.^4,7,1 Kathleen Margaret Graham died on December 18, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,4,6,8 She MARTIN, Kathleen Graham, 84, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 18, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wilford Martin, she is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Kathering (Betty) Hanbury, Barbara Martin and Mark R. Lloyd, all of Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip D. and Rhonda Martin, Auburndale, Fla; six grandchildren, Martin Hanbury, Mark Lloyd, IV, Samuel Lloyd, Valerie Lloyd, David Martin and Beth Cornish; one sister, Ruth Heavener, Blacksburg; one brother, William (Junior) Graham, Christiansburg; also four great grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on December 20, 1994.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-80-7942.⁷ Ruth Alma Graham was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^8,9 She was born on July 3, 1915 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,9,6 As of March 7, 1936,her married name was Heavener.⁴ She married Allen Lee Heavener on March 7, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,5,8,9,4 Ruth Alma Graham died on April 1, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.^7,8,11,9 She Ruth G. Heavener, 90, of Blacksburg, died April 1, 2006. She was the widow of Allen L. Heavener. She is survived by two sons, Michael G. and his wife Marilyn, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Gary L. and his wife Leslie, of Evans, Ga. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Kristen Heavener, Washington, D.C., Alison Thomas and husband Jeffery, of Beaufort, S.C. and Morgan Heavener, Washington, D.C. Additional survivors are two great-grandchildren, Avery and Alex Thomas, Beaufort, S.C; and numerous nieces and nephews, including two loving and faithful nieces, Betty Hanbury and Barbara Lloyd, both of Christiansburg. There will be a graveside service in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. on April 2, 2006.⁸

     William Cecil "Junior" Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 His Social Security Number was 231-16-1280.¹² He was born on July 12, 1920 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,2,3,4,5,6,8,13} He married Mary Cynthia Linkous on July 15, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,2 William Cecil "Junior" Graham died on October 13, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^{1,12,3,6,7,13} He GRAHAM, William Cecil, 80, of Christiansburg, died Friday, October 13, 2000 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Graham was retired from the postal service and served his community as a fireman with the Christiansburg Fire Department for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Graham and the late William M. and Maude E. Graham. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Graham of Blacksburg and Carol and William J. Mangold, Jr., M.D. of Tucson, Ariz; and one sister, Ruth Heavener of Blacksburg. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on October 14, 2000.¹