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     John Harvey "Jack" Rhudy was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6 He was born on September 5, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7,8 He married Jean Frances Graham, daughter of Joseph Thurman Graham and Edna Margery Thompson, on March 16, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 John Harvey "Jack" Rhudy died on August 23, 2002 at Southport, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^5,6,7 He RHUDY, JOHN H., (JACK), of Southport, NC, died at his home, Friday, August 23, 2002 after an extended illness surrounded by his family. He was born in Christiansburg, VA September 5, 1922, the son of Harvey E. and Clara G. Rhudy. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean G. Rhudy; his son, John R. Rhudy and wife Teresa of Union Hall, VA; son, Barry L. Rhudy and wife Patricia of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret R. Gallemore of Bluefield, VA: and a brother-in-law, Richard C. Graham and wife, Marilyn of Southport, NC. He served in World War II under General Patton during Battle of the Bulge. He received a degree in Engineering from Virginia Tech and spent 27 years working for Bell System, which included working on the first cell phone system in the U.S. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and an active member of the Rotary Club. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2002, 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA. Their will be no visitation. on August 26, 2002.⁷

     Infant Mabry was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 15, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 15, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Phillip Luther Criner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 6, 1941 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Anne Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on May 22, 1981 at Radford, Virginia.^1,4 Phillip Luther Criner died on June 2, 1998 at age 56.^2,3 He CRINER, Phillip Luther, 56, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998. He was a retired employee of Corning of 32 years and served in the National Guard for 7 years. He is survived by his wife, Anne E. Criner; children, Greg Criner, Christiansburg; Anita Orren, Thomasville, N.C; Eric Bennett, Darden, Tenn; three grandsons; one granddaughter; parents, Haynes and Almena Criner, brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Pat Criner, Radford; Charles and Debbie Criner, Pulaski; David and Lana Criner, Christiansburg, Mark Criner, Christiansburg; five nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, 1998 at the Bible Baptist Church in Cambria with the Rev. Dusty Etter officiating. on June 5, 1998.³

     Floyd Edward Royal was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-24-7130.⁴ He was born on November 23, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 He married Wanna Lee Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Floyd Edward Royal and Wanna Lee Hall were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Floyd Edward Royal died on February 24, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,2,3

     Her married name was Hypes.⁴ Elisha May/Mae Nichols married Shannon Lee Hypes.^4,2 Elisha May/Mae Nichols was born on February 23, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She died on October 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 35.² She Elisha Nichols Hypes, 35, of Pilot, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 19, 2020, after her courageous battle with cancer. She will be forever loved and missed by her family and everyone who has been affected by her radiant smile and love that she had expressed in life. Elisha graduated from Old Dominion with a bachelor's degree and worked with the Wall Residence family. She loved spending her time with her family and friends along with being an avid crafter. She is survived by her husband, Shannon Hypes; father, Elton Nichols (Kathy); mother, Donna Sowers; brother, David Songer (Tiffany); sisters, Alyssa Huff, Victoria Simpkins (Daniel); niece and nephew, Charlee and Michael Songer. The family would like to thank Dr. Heather Brooks, Dr. Charles Harris, Dr. Paul Savage, Dr. Nicholas Marko, and Carilion Hospice with a special thanks to Nicole Thompson, RN. on October 22, 2020.²

     Eva Smith was buried at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens, Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on November 23, 1928 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She married Alton Frank Correll, son of Alton P. Correll and Gracie Ruth Lovell, on July 3, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,1,2 As of July 3, 1971,her married name was Correll.² Eva Smith died on March 1, 1990 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 61.³ She CONCORD, N.C. - Mrs. Eva S. Correll, age 61, died Thursday at her home in Concord, N.C. She was born November 23, 1928, in Dunbar, W.Va., daughter of the late Reginald Smith and Esther Bowles Smith. She was a housewife and a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Christiansburg. She is survived by her husband, Alton Frank Correll; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Ellen Bland, Miss Fay Lynn Nichols, both of Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Janet Mae Smith, Scott Depot, W.Va; two stepsons, Mark Edward Correll, Christiansburg; Michael F. Correll, Concord; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Doris J. Songer, Christiansburg; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, Concord, N.C., at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, by the Rev. Tommy Torrence. Burial will follow in Cabarrus Memorial Gardens. on March 2, 1990.³

     Kathleen Jones married Seibert Arlington Vest, son of Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest and Maude Ellen Kingrea.⁴ Kathleen Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5940.⁸ Her married name was Vest.⁴ She was born on August 9, 1920 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,9 She died on December 6, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^8,1,4 She RINER - Kathleen Jones Vest, age 71, died Friday, December 6, 1991, in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by one son, Alvin R. Jones, Pilot; a sister, Mary Blondine Jones, Pilot; two brothers, Marvin Jones, Pilot, Ivan Jones, Riner; three grandchildren, Grover Darryl Jones, Davy Richard Jones, Sheena Elaine Jones; a special niece, Brenda Stanley, several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea with burial in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 Sunday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on December 8, 1991.²

     Edward T. Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-96-8592.⁷ He was born on April 2, 1923 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 2, 1924.^1,7,4 He died on July 21, 1978 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 55.^1,3,4 He PILOT -- Edward T. Jones, who died Friday, July 21, 1978 was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 1978, at Huffville Church. on July 27, 1978.³

     Warren Agee Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 27, 1929 at Virginia.¹ He married Christine Cole in 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Warren Agee Jones died on March 8, 1987 at age 58.¹

     Donnel Wise Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on January 27, 1929 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,5 He married Rachel Lee Palmer, daughter of Walter Edward Palmer and Katherine Davis Hudgins, on January 30, 1954 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Donnel Wise Jones and Rachel Lee Palmer were divorced on March 22, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Donnel Wise Jones died on October 26, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 44.^2,6,5

     Alvin Richard Jones was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 3, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Joyce Ann Ford on June 19, 1964 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Alvin Richard Jones and Joyce Ann Ford were divorced on January 16, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Alvin Richard Jones married Alice Augusta Shelton on May 13, 1978 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Alvin Richard Jones died on April 3, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.² He Alvin Richard Jones of Pilot, born April 3, 1943 and died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Jones; son, Davy Jones; and father, Gordon J. Alderman. Alvin is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice S. Jones; son, Grover Darryl Jones, daughter and son-in-law, Sheena J. and Daniel Honaker; grandson and fiancée, Patrick W. Honaker and Samantha Booth; granddaughter and husband, Kayla H. and Jonathan Newman; siblings, Deloyd and Goldie Alderman, Tommy and Alfadean Alderman, David and Teresa Alderman, Daniel Alderman, Doris Doyle, Rachel Hale, Darlene and Mike Worrell, Barbara Altizer, Helen and Charles Odell; brother-in-law, Harless Linkous; and special neighbors, Clyde, Jeanette, and David Creed. Alvin retired from Lynchburg Foundry Radford Plant with 34 years of service. He was a loyal and faithful member of Pilot Community Center. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on April 6, 2022.²

     Cigile Irene Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10 She was born on May 18, 1930 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,11 She married Lee Roy Martin Sr., son of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on April 16, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,12,4 As of April 16, 1949,her married name was Martin.¹ Cigile Irene Vest died on August 9, 2018 at Wilmore, Jessamine Co., Kentucky, at age 88.⁴ She Cigile Vest Martin, 88, formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018, in Wilmore, Ky. She was born in Terry's Fork, Floyd County, Va., on May 18, 1930, and was the daughter of L. Clarence and Lala Vest. Cigile was married to Lee Roy Martin Sr. for nearly 50 years when he preceded her in death on January 10, 1999. Her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and John Wynegar, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Lee (Angie) Martin of Wilmore, Ky. Cigile is also survived by two grandchildren, Ryan (Christie) Martin and Emily (Ben) Andrews, all of Wilmore, Ky. She has four great-grandchildren, Cameron and Whitley Martin, and Cooper and Griffin Andrews. Cigile has one surviving sister, Ethel Frances (Harold) Sheets; and two nieces, Fran (David) Inge and Carol Reed. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lena (Archie) McAlexander, Jane Nichols, and Ocie Thompson; and brothers-in-law, Jim (Connie) Martin and Vernon (Sandra) Martin. Cigile worked for 47 years as bookkeeper for Roanoke Printing Company, retiring at the age of 80. She was also a charter member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Salem, Va. Interment at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. on August 12, 2018.⁴

     Ivan Leslie Jones was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 His Social Security Number was 225-44-4569.⁵ He married Eleanor Unknown.¹ Ivan Leslie Jones was born on June 3, 1934 at Virginia.^4,5 He died on January 19, 1997 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^4,1,5 He JONES, Ivan Leslie, 62, of Riner, went home to be with his Savior early Sunday, January 19, 1997 from his home. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor D. Jones; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael D. and Tina P. Jones, Riner; two precious grandchildren, Ashley and Casey Jones both of Riner; one brother and sister-in-law, Marvin J. and Reba Jones of Pilot; a sister, Blondine Jones of Pilot; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Leon Ashley with interment in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospice Services, Roanoke, Va. Friends may call after noon Monday at Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg and the family will receive friends there Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 20, 1997.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-1764.⁷ Lela Mae Kingrea was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 42 Highland Memory Gardens Circle, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on August 22, 1906 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,7,3 As of December 22, 1926,her married name was Craft.⁸ She married Jesse James Craft on December 22, 1926 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,8,4 Lela Mae Kingrea died on January 5, 1983 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^2,3

     Beulah G. Kingrea was born circa 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 23, 1928,her married name was Kerley.² She married Orville Kerley on July 23, 1928 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 233-18-1442.⁸ Earl Lewis Kingrea was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 5, 1914 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,4 He married Ruby Lee Ball on November 16, 1935 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 Earl Lewis Kingrea died on February 27, 1989 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^8,5 He Earl Kingrea, 74, of Bartley, died Monday in a Welch hospital. Born at Algoma, he was a son of the late Hosea and Sally Poff Kingrea. He was a retired miner for the Island Creek Coal Company and a member of UMWA Local Union No. 1374. He had been a resident of McDowell County most of his life and attended Trinity Assembly Church in English. He was preceded in death by two daughters, two brothers and three sisters. Survivors: wife, Ruby Ball Kingrea; brothers, Hosea R. Kingrea o f Riner, Va., and Walter Kingrea; sisters, Freda Hungate of Riner, Louise Hamblin of Christiansburg, Va. and Helen Dillard of Elliston, Va. The funeral will be Thursday at ll a.m. at Douglas Funeral Home Chapel in War with the Rev. Chester Hurst, the Rev. Charlie Barker and the Rev. Frank Holcomb officiating and burial at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. on March 1, 1989.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-07-5473.¹ Joseph Mallie Kingrea was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6 He was born on November 17, 1916 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,1,6,9 He married Mary Louise Dillard, daughter of Estel Dillard, on September 5, 1936 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^10,9 Joseph Mallie Kingrea died on March 13, 1976 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 59.^1,3,7,6 He CHRISTIANSBURG -- Joseph M. Kingrea, age 59, died Saturday, Mar. 13, 1976, in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Kingrea; one daughter, Barbara Hickson, Christiansburg; three sons, James Kingrea, Douglas Kingrea, both of Christiansburg, Eugene Kingrea, N.C; four sisters, Mrs. Freda Hungate, Pilot, Mrs. Louise Hamblin, Christiansburg, Mrs. Lila Craft, W. Va., Mrs. Helen Dillard, Elliston; three brothers, Earl Kingrea, W. Va., June Kingrea, Alexandria, Walter Kingrea, Salem; 5 grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Mar. 15, 1976, at the Huffville Church, Floyd County, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. Burial in the Church Cemetery. on March 18, 1976.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 229-01-2867.⁵ Hazel Louise Kingrea was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on August 22, 1920 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 As of March 10, 1937,her married name was Hamblin.⁷ She married Willie Bane "Bill" Hamblin on March 10, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 Hazel Louise Kingrea died on July 6, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,6,8 She HAMBLIN, Hazel Louise, 74, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday night, July 6, 1995. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Ray Hamblin and is survived by her loving husband, Willie B. Hamblin Sr; sons and daughters-in-law, John A. and Sylvia Hamblin, Willie B. Hamblin Jr., Ronnie and Shirley Hamblin, all of Christiansburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Wayne Wickline, Donna and J.D. Duncan, all of Christiansburg, Kay and David Terry of Gallatin, Tenn; eighteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two half sisters, Claude Eanes, Helen Dillard, both of Elliston; one half brother, Walter Kingrea of Boones Mill; several nieces, nephews and special friends. The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Shepherd with burial in the Belmont Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. on July 8, 1995.²

     Evie Lou Hungate was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 20, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Coy Lee Vest, son of Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest and Maude Ellen Kingrea, on December 2, 1944 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of December 2, 1944,her married name was Vest.² Evie Lou Hungate died on August 21, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 64.^4,3 She Evie Hungate Vest, age 64, departed this life to be forever with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 1992, at Radford Community Hospital. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Mac Garnand, Riner; Helen and Raymond St.Clair, Christiansburg; and three grandchildren, Brad St.Clair, Dale and Dana Garnand. Also surviving are six sisters, Julia Kirkner, Louise Hungate, Gladys Dickerson, all of Christiansburg; Nina Franklin, Frances Bower, both of Salem; Ethel Faison, Richmond; one brother, Carl Hungate, Riner; and a host of relatives and friends throughout Floyd and Montgomery Counties. The funeral will be Monday, August 24, 11:00 a.m. at the Huffville Church with the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea and the Rev. Larry Meadors officiating with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 23, 1992.⁴

     Ellen Marie Vest was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She married Douglas McArthur "Mac" Garnand.^3,1,4 Her married name was Garnand. Ellen Marie Vest was born on September 10, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on September 2, 2016 at Virginia at age 70.¹ She Ellen Vest Garnand, 70, of Riner, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Coye and Evie Vest. She is survived by her husband, Douglas 'Mac' Garnand; son, Douglas 'Dale' Garnand; daughter, Dana Garnand; two grandchildren, Lauren and Joshua Garnand; brother-in-law and sister, Raymond and Helen St. Clair; special nephew, Brad St. Clair and wife Lisa St. Clair; and great-nephews, Elijah and Carter St. Clair. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Buford Linkous and the Rev. Brian Turpin officiating. Interment will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. on September 4, 2016.¹

     Douglas McArthur "Mac" Garnand married Ellen Marie Vest, daughter of Coy Lee Vest and Evie Lou Hungate.^1,2,4 Douglas McArthur "Mac" Garnand was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 24, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He died on April 21, 2021 at Virginia at age 79.⁴ He Douglas MacArthur "Mac" Garnand, 79, of Riner, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Mac served honorably as a fourth grade of the specialist rank of United States Army Quartermaster Corps during the Vietnam Conflict, earning two purple hearts for his service. He retired from the United States Postal Service, and was a former member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department. Mac was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Vest Garnand; parents, James and Willie Garnand; sister, Catherine Scaggs; brothers, Henry, Billie, Freddie, Robert, and Jimmie Garnand. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas Dale and Stephanie Garnand; daughter, Dana Garnand; two grandchildren, Lauren and Joshua Garnand; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Pat Garnand; sister, Dottie Garnand; sisters-in-law, Pat, Debbie, Arlene, and Vivian Garnand; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Raymond and Helen St.Clair; special nephew, Brad St.Clair and wife Lisa; great-nephews, Elijah and Carter St.Clair; numerous other nieces and nephews; and special friends Timothy Chrisley, Todd Chrisley, and Paul Johnson. The family will receive friends on Monday, April, 26, 2021 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Shake Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. on April 25, 2021.⁴