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     Minerva E. Lemon married Samuel P. Rakes.¹ Minerva E. Lemon was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Rakes. She was born in 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died in 1948.^1,2

     Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 14, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Pearlie Jane Vest, daughter of Floyd Vest and Mary Jane Angle, on February 9, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart died on August 28, 1953 at age 68.⁴

     Ruby Christine Linkenhoker was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 She was born on August 18, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married James Earl Maxey Sr., son of John Lemon Maxey and Eva Cora Graham, on June 16, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of June 16, 1935,her married name was Maxey.⁴ Ruby Christine Linkenhoker died on April 6, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,3 She Mrs. Ruby Linkenhoker Maxey, age 72, of Salem, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, James Earl Maxey, Sr; sons and daughters-in-law, J.E., Jr. and Brenda G. Maxey, Roanoke; Benny G. and Betty H. Maxey, Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Nadine and James K. Banks, Christiansburg; Jean and Danny W. Hall, Salem; Judy and Carey Cunningham, Blue Ridge; sisters, Mrs. Archie (Flora) Sumner, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Matney, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Floyd (Mabel) Freeman, Alexandria; sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Linkenhoker, Christiansburg; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 8, 1990.¹

     Brenda Louise Garvey was born on May 16, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married James Earl Maxey Jr., son of James Earl Maxey Sr. and Ruby Christine Linkenhoker, on October 6, 1985 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 6, 1985,her married name was Maxey.¹ Brenda Louise Garvey died on January 23, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.² She Brenda Louise Garvey Maxey, 75, went to be with her Savior on January 23, 2023. She was a member of Troutville Assembly of God and was loved by all who knew her. on February 8, 2023.²

     James Kermit "Jim" Banks was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 11, 1935 at Hardy, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Ruby Nadine Maxey, daughter of James Earl Maxey Sr. and Ruby Christine Linkenhoker, on December 27, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Kermit "Jim" Banks died on December 24, 2021 at Virginia at age 86.⁵ He James "Jim" Kermit Banks went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. Born on October 11, 1935, in Hardy, Va. He is survived by his loving wife, Nadine M. Banks; two children, Mark S. Banks and Renee, of Floyd, Va., and Sherri Banks Bailey and Randy, of Christiansburg, Va; three grandchildren, Michelle B. Forth (and Chad) of W.Va., Peyton Bailey and Hunter Bailey of Christiansburg, Va; two step-grandchildren, Jon Pratt (and Anna) of Floyd Va., and Travis Pratt and Jade, of Maryland; six step great-grandchildren, Gram, Emma, Lily, and Noah Pratt of Floyd, Va., and Emerson and Linden Pratt of Maryland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jean and Danny Hall of Salem, Va., James and Brenda Maxey of Troutville, Va., Judy and Cary Cunningham of Roanoke, Va., and Benny and Betty Maxey of Salem, Va., many other nieces, nephews, friends; and a special aunt, Betty Chocklett of Wirtz, V. He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Claudine R. Banks of Vinton, V. Kermit joined the Navy in 1953 serving on the Navy destroyer USS Furse, active and reserve duty until 1961. He worked at Rowe Furniture in Salem, V., leaving Rowe in 1966 to start a business partnership in furniture upholstery known as Wertz Upholstery also in Salem, until 1968. He then began a new career in Christiansburg as Product Development Engineer at Weiman Furniture in Christiansburg (previously known as Warren Furniture and Weiman/Warren Lloyd) retiring in this position in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was an avid car buff--once during his high school years at Jefferson High School in Roanoke, he made a convertible roadster from a 1939 sedan, winning several trophies. He was also an early member the Blueridge Model "A" Club of Christiansburg, Va., and upholstered many of the members car interiors. He was a master upholsterer and one of only a few people in the region that could make custom antique car interiors from leather hides. Car enthusiast's from around Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia would reach out to him for custom antique car interior restorations. He was a loving, kind, and generous person to everyone he met and knew. He attended Oak Grove Church in Christiansburg and previously attended Calvary Tabernacle in Roanoke. He loved "tinkering" in his garage and there weren't too many things that he couldn't make, fix, or repair. And he dearly loved his high school sweet heart and loving wife of 66 years, Nadine. We love you Dad. A special thanks to the staff and personnel at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va., for there understanding and care of Kermit. Burial will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on December 28, 2021.⁵

     Pearlie Jane Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on November 6, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 She married Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart, son of David Wade Gearheart and Nancy Jane Basham, on February 9, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of February 9, 1919,her married name was Gearheart. Pearlie Jane Vest died on July 11, 1972 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,5 She FLOYD -- Pearlie Vest Gearheart, 78, of Floyd, died Tuesday, July 11, 1972, in a Blacksburg hospital. She was the widow of A. C. Gearheart. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oneda Conner, Pulaski; three sons, Lenwood Gearheart, Floyd, Floyd L. Gearheart, Floyd, Willie Wayne Gearheart, Pilot; a brother, W. B. Vest, Check. The funeral was Thursday, July 31, 1972, at 3 p.m. at Haven's Chapel, Terrys Fork, with burial in Iddings Cemetery. on July 20, 1972.⁵

     John David "J. D." Devore was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 6, 1961 at Virginia.¹ He married Ginger Lynn Bell, daughter of George Lewis Bell and Helen Louise Wimmer, on July 26, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ John David "J. D." Devore John David (J.D.) Devore, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth I. Devore. He is survived by his son, Mason; mother, Lina Devore; sister, Susan; brothers, Ken and Mike; as well as many other extended family and friends. J. D. was a devoted father and a loving son and brother. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2012, from noon to 1 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, with the funeral service commencing at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. The Rev. James Ferguson will officiate the service, with interment following in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in J.D.'s name to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 110 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, to the Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to a charity of your choice. on October 25, 2012.²

     James Lewis "Jay" Trout II James Lewis (Jay) Trout, II, 51 of Roanoke County went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 18, 2016. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Vinton, and was employed at the Landing Restaurant on Smith Mountain Lake. Jay was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Faye Ferguson Trout. He is survived by his wife, Lori Vest Trout, daughter, Emily Nicole Trout and Michael Whitt, a son, Ethan James Trout, a granddaughter, Chloe Elizabeth , his aunts, Barbara and Frank Mullen, Diane and Thurman Wimmer, his uncles, Rick Bryant, Doug Trout, his mother-in-law, Nancy Smith Vest, a sister-in-law and husband, Cindy Vest Poff and husband, Kevin, nieces and nephews, Ashley Poff Krawchison and husband, Michael, Jordan Poff, devoted friends, “Brothers”, Mark Dean, John Hylton and Paul Kipley. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on July 29, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He married Lori Ann Vest, daughter of Nelson Carey Vest and Nancy Carroll Smith, on November 18, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,2,3,4 James Lewis "Jay" Trout II died on March 18, 2016 at Virginia at age 51.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-3874.⁸ John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on July 22, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,6 He married Elsie Mae/May Wirt on October 2, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey married Helen Justine Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on January 29, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey died on October 30, 1984 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^8,6

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-538.⁷ Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 11, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 He married Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on April 4, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr. died on April 22, 2000 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^3,7,2 He MITCHELL, Thomas Kelly, Jr., 86, of Elliston, died peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2000 at his home with his family by his side. Kelly retired as postmaster of the Elliston Post Office after 30 years of service. He loved camping, and traveling with his wife Jinks and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Vivian Mitchell, and his son, Kenneth E. Mitchell. His surviving family members include his wife of 64 wonderful years, Virginia P. Mitchell (Jinks); one brother, Don Mitchell of New Castle; two daughters and sons-in-law, Iris Ann and Richard Phillips of Salem, and Brenda and Nick Marks of Shawsville; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Mitchell of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Allen and Chris Mitchell of Roanoke, Connie and Rick Dickerson of Salem, Mike and Stephanie Phillips of Salem, and Michelle and Nicole Marks of Shawsville; five great-grandchildren, Melissa and Mark Dickerson, Jennifer Mitchell, and Brandon and Cole Phillips. The family extends special thanks to Karen Gasik and Martha Ewald of Carilion Hospice for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Carilion Hospice Services of New River Valley, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 12 noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Andrew Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Chapel. on April 24, 2000.²

     Sally L. Dora Whorley Sally Whorley Poff, 97 of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born in Saltville, Virginia to Meadow Z. and Inez J. Whorley, at a young age she moved to Monroe County, West Virginia, where they grew up on the family farm. She was drawn to Salem, VA through family where she met her husband, Roy G. Poff, upon his return from World War II. She loved her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an accomplished Seamstress, sewing for Lynn Rene Bridal Shop and making costumes for Floyd Ward Dance Studios. In her senior years she loved doing crafts and growing exotic plants. She was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem. She never missed a family reunion at Moncove Lake State Park in West Virginia. She was always ready to go. She will be remembered as Sally Ride, Sally Jane, S.J., Long Tall Sally, and Mustang Sally. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy G. Poff, parents, Meadow Z. and Inez J. Whorley; sister, Hattie W. Burton; brothers, William T. Worley, James L. Whorley, Elonza Whorley, and Marvin J. Whorley. Surviving to cherish her memory: Sons, Ronald L. Poff and wife Debbie, Ricky G. Poff and wife Lesley, and Jeffery L. Poff and wife Wanda; Daughter, Teresa P. Ballard and husband Donald; Grandchildren, Kelley Reese, Sherry Reichow, Brent Poff, Brandon Poff, Amanda Scearce, and Eric Poff; 15 Great Grandchildren; Sister in law, Ruth Poff; and Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.³ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 26, 1919 at Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Roy Gorman Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young, on June 21, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 21, 1946,her married name was Poff.² Sally L. Dora Whorley died on April 9, 2016 at Virginia at age 97.³

     Ricky Gorman Poff was born on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Lesley D. Graves on May 29, 1972 at Lowestoft, England.^4,6 Ricky Gorman Poff died on April 7, 2018 at Virginia at age 69.⁴ He Ricky Gorman Poff, 69, of Roanoke, Va., was called home to heaven on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years Lesley Graves Poff whom he met while stationed in England serving in the United States Air Force. Ricky was a devoted Dad to his two daughters and sons (-in-law) Dr. Sherry and Greer Reichow and Amanda and Dr. Edward (Buddy) Scearce. He was also a proud and doting PawPaw to his five beloved grandchildren Edward (Trotter) Scearce, Maggie Scearce, Derrick (Bear) Reichow, Michael (Moose) Reichow, and Tobin Scearce. Ricky was a faithful and devoted servant of his Lord and Savior participating in many service projects and missions trips. He is remembered by those who love him as a Godly man. on April 10, 2018.⁴