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     Robert Franklin "Bobby" Williams WILLIAMS, Robert Franklin, ("Bobby"), 56, of Newport, died Friday, June 3, 1994, near his home on Sinking Creek. Born in Newport, he was a son of Ira F. and "Hon" McCoy Williams of Mt. Lake Road near Newport. For many years he operated Lakeway Service Station near Newport and more recently was employed as an auctioneer with his own company, Williams & Son Auction Co. Bobby was a 1956 graduate of Newport High School, attended Bluefield State College, was a member of Sherry Memorial Christian Church, Newport Ruritan Club and Virginia Auctioneers Association. He was a brother of the late "Dody" Bonita Cupp. Surviving are his wife, Frances "Fran" Dowdy Williams; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Cindy Williams, Pearisburg; a daughter, Robin Williams and her fiance, E. Brian Atkins, Newport; his, parents; a grandson, Cody Atkins, Newport; a brother, Gerald "Nonnie" Williams of Newport; and a sister, Betty Lou Ratcliffe, Pearisburg. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 6, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with the Rev. James Lowe, the Rev. James Belcher, and the Rev. Roger Henderson officiating. Burial will be in the Williams Cemetery near Mt. Lake Road in Newport. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to the Bobby Williams Memorial Scholar-ship Fund, C/O Jerry Smith, The National Bank of Blacksburg, Pembroke, Va. 24136.² His Social Security Number was 229-46-8008.³ He was buried at Williams Cemetery, off Rt. 602, Giles Co., Virginia.² He married Frances Roberta "Fran" Dowdy, daughter of Walter Welford Dowdy and Arnie Gay Conner.^1,3 Robert Franklin "Bobby" Williams was born on December 18, 1938 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on June 3, 1994 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,3

     Lydia Wilson Indenture between Lydia and David Willis on June 6, 1825, indicates that if $35.00 was not paid by June 6, 1826, she would forfeit a mare and four milkcows. There are three deeds of property for money dated June 3, 1835, Nov 7, 1837, and Jul 2, 1845. 1840 Floyd Co. Virginia Census, pg 171 Lydia Iddings, 1 female 40-49 yo. 1 male 30-39 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 female 10-15 yo. She was born in 1799 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Henry Iddings Jr., son of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on September 25, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 25, 1812,her married name was Iddings. Lydia Wilson died in 1864.

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5696.³ Edward Moyer Reed was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2 He married Nellie Kate Link on April 29, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Edward Moyer Reed died on May 23, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,2

     Charles Tillden "Charlie" Reed was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He was born on December 17, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Mary Ann Hopkins circa 1896. Charles Tillden "Charlie" Reed died on February 24, 1968 at age 91.^3,1

     Mary Ann Hopkins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on June 20, 1872 at Virginia.^2,1 She married Charles Tillden "Charlie" Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, circa 1896. As of circa 1896,her married name was Reed. Mary Ann Hopkins died on October 28, 1958 at age 86.^2,1

     Charles Vest was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on May 8, 1811 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Martha A. Iddings, daughter of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on July 21, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 Charles Vest died on June 10, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69; The Iddings book and Cemeteries in Floyd Co. has a death date of Jan 10, 1881, the Salem Church listinga has a death date of May 10, 1881.^1,3,4,5

     Elizabeth Julia Byrd was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 She was born on May 7, 1839 at Virginia.^2,5,3,4 She married William Benjamin Reed, son of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on January 9, 1861.^3,4 As of January 9, 1861,her married name was Reed. Elizabeth Julia Byrd died on October 27, 1919 at age 80.^2,5,3,4

     Fleetwood "Fleet" Radford was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born in 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Inez Mary Moran, daughter of Noah Martin Moran and Martha Alice Guilliams, on April 10, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Fleetwood "Fleet" Radford died in 1951.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-6310.² Inez Mary Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on July 31, 1908 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Fleetwood "Fleet" Radford, son of Luther L. Radford and Addie W. Smith, on April 10, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 10, 1934,her married name was Radford. Inez Mary Moran died on November 27, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,4 She Inez Moran Radford, age 82, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are two sons, Raymond Radford, Floyd; Bobby Radford, Roanoke; three daughters, Sarah Brown of Roanoke; Clara Abner, Glasgow, Ky; and Bonnie Conner, Floyd; sixteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating with interment in the Moran Cemetery. on November 29, 1990.⁴

     George Clifford Nichols was buried at County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1.4 miles down Rt. 635 from Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on February 9, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,5,2 He married Bertha Lydie Wright on May 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ George Clifford Nichols married Ora Belle Sowers, daughter of Eld. Frazier Tuggle Sowers and Flora Ann Martin, on September 2, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 George Clifford Nichols died on February 10, 1960 at age 61.^4,5

     Bertha Lydie Wright was buried at County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1.4 miles down Rt. 635 from Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on July 12, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married George Clifford Nichols, son of Amos M. Nichols and Loula A. "Lula" Ingram, on May 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of May 4, 1924,her married name was Nichols. Bertha Lydie Wright died on May 3, 1950 at age 49.^1,2

     Grace E. Correll was born on February 6, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Noah Lee Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on December 31, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 31, 1896,her married name was Conner. Grace E. Correll died on April 30, 1913 at Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 34.²

     His Social Security Number was 431-05-4242.⁶ Blaine Claiborne Elmore was buried at Edgewood Memorial Park, 42nd and Division, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.³ He No children. He was born on October 26, 1882 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,2 He married Ada Stevens in 1923.² Blaine Claiborne Elmore married Harriet Dean circa 1924.^8,2 Blaine Claiborne Elmore died on February 11, 1965 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 82.^1,2