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     Catherine Seattle Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11 She was born on August 20, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,6,1 She married Clinton Elmer Vest, son of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on July 6, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,10 As of July 6, 1946,her married name was Vest.² Catherine Seattle Link died on November 4, 2014 at Virginia at age 86.^10,11 She Catherine Link Vest, 86, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.Catherine's passion was teaching. From a one room schoolhouse to the introduction of computers, she thrived on teaching others the knowledge she withheld even after retiring. Through her love and devotion to teaching children, she inspired and touched many hearts in our community. It gave her great pleasure to see her former students excel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton E.Vest; her daughter, Shelba J. Willett; and her son, Terry S. Vest. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mamie Link; her sister, Maleta Walters; her brother, Henry Clay Link; and many close relatives. She is survived by her sisters, Pauline Reed, Etta Mae Hall, Patricia and brother-in-law, Freddie Nichols; and her sister-in-law, Shelby Link. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Denise Vest Harrison and Teresa Vest Cummins; and five great-grandchildren, Sierra Harrison, Makayla Harrison, Josh Vest, Caitlyn Cummins, and Nicholas Cummins. Our family would like to thank her caregivers who became family to us all, Sherry Yopp, Amanda Walters, Jennifer Caldwell, and Teresa Cummins. Also thanks to Southern Care Hospice. Interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. on November 6, 2014.¹⁰

     Tabla Lynn Gardner was buried at Feather Cemetery, Union Valley, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 13, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on April 20, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3

     Richard Evans Gardner was buried at Gardner Cemetery (also known as Bishop Cemetery), near the intersection of Rt. 718 and Rt. 750, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 6, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 12, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 18; Drown in the New River.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-3441.⁶ Bryce Junior "B. J." McCoy was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on August 1, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5 He married Linda Faye Altizer, daughter of Ellis Carson Altizer and Edna Florence Sowers, on December 31, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 Bryce Junior "B. J." McCoy died on January 21, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^6,1,4,5 He McCOY, Bryce J., ("B.J."), 63, of Radford, passed away Sunday, January 21, 1996 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. McCoy, a native of Parrott and Radford, recently retired from Appalachian Power Company after 42 years of distinguished service, which earned him the friendship and respect of those he dealt with throughout the New River Valley. He is survived by his mother, Reba T. Hopkins of Parrott; three sons and daughters-in-law, Terry W. and Brenda McCoy of Dublin, Daniel E. and Sandra McCoy of Radford, Jayson B. McCoy and Jayson's mother, Linda A. McCoy of Radford; his sister and brother-in-law, Dottie M. and Lou Kershner of Virginia Beach; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry W. and Glenda Hopkins of Parrott; three grandchildren, Travis and his wife, Tammy, Tracy and Christopher McCoy; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Roy Jennelle, Otis Mabry and Linda Thompson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, at Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church, the Rev. Lester Kennedy officiating, with interment at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The body will arrive at the church at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on January 23, 1996.¹

     John William Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,3 He was born on May 11, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1878.^1,2,5,3 He married Laura E. Udoxey Sisson, daughter of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on December 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 John William Conner died on January 9, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.³

     Rheba Jane Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on October 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,8 She married Joseph Conner "Joe" Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{10,9,5,3,8,11} As of December 17, 1932,her married name was Link.¹² Rheba Jane Light died on November 19, 2010 at Virginia at age 96.⁸ She On November 19, 2010, our dear mother, Rheba Light Link, of Check, took her Savior's hand and left her earthly family to claim her reward in heaven. Rheba Light Link was born October 20, 1914 in Floyd County, Va. to Henry Jacob Light and Tempie Elizabeth Vest Light. She is the last surviving member of her family of nine siblings: Lacie (Archie) Vest, Harlie (Arlin), Hubert, Hulen, Roy (Norma), Carson (Hazel), Doy (Arlie), Clara and Louise. Many beloved nieces and nephews on the Link and Light side have been an important part of her life. On December 18, 1932, Rheba married Joseph Conner Link. They were married 31 years until Joe was taken from her and the family by a heart attack on November 18, 1963. To this union there were eight beloved children: Joan (Harless) Akers, Betty ( Ike) Reynolds, Mary (Cleve) Richardson, James (Peggy) Link, Danny Link, Brenda (Carl) Hungate, Paul Link, Allen (Pat) Link, and foster daughter, Joyce (Chris) Whittaker. Also left to cherish her memory are beloved family friends, Nancy Altice and Linda Pollard. Also preceding her in death were daughters-in-law, Darlene Link, Brenda Jenks and Karen Shepherd and sons-in-law, Ike Reynolds and Cleve Richardson. Rheba was called Granma by 29 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at the Iddings Cemetery at Terry's Fork. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Sunday after 12 p.m. where the family will be from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be no night visitation. on November 21, 2010.⁸

     Mary Jane "Patsy" Atkins was born circa 1814 at Virginia.³ She married John Henry Underwood on December 31, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 31, 1838,her married name was Underwood.

     Glenn Harvey Peters was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He Glenn Harvey Peters, 93 of Copper Hill, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard & Chloe Peters; son, Roger Peters; brother, Wayne Peters; sister, Peggy Harris; and brother-in-law, Don Fortner. Glenn was a man who never knew a stranger. He loved his family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Glenn was a lifelong farmer and loved the land and his cows. He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He will be remembered as always having a smile on his face. He is survived by his wife 58 years, Nancy Hall Peters; son & daughter-in-law, Larry & Carol Peters; daughter & son-in-law, Carole & Brent Craighead; grandchildren, Becca Peters, Bradley Peters, and Samantha Craighead; sister, Shelby Fortner; and brother-in-law, Leonard Harris. A graveside service will be held in the Restvale Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post 127.⁵ He was born on July 4, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Nancy Marie/Maria Hall, daughter of Eldridge William Hall and Eva Nancy "Nannie" Poage, on April 28, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,5 Glenn Harvey Peters died on May 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 93.⁵

     Leonard James Peters was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 8, 1900 at Virginia.¹ He married Chloe A. James on January 25, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Leonard James Peters died on February 28, 1974 at age 73.¹

     Joan Link was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 17, 1933 at Mattox Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,5 She married Harless Freeman Akers on December 29, 1951 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of December 29, 1951,her married name was Akers. Joan Link died on April 4, 2016 at Virginia at age 82.⁵ She On Monday, April 4, 2016 Joan Link Akers, 82, of Riner went home to Heaven and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where she also joined her husband of 59 years, Harless Freeman Akers. She was born on Mattox Mountain in Check, Va. on August 17, 1933 to the late Joseph Conner Link and Rheba Jane (Light) Link. Joan worked at number of jobs during her life, Blue Ridge Overall Factory, Christiansburg Garment Company, Auburn School Cafeteria, Avon Lady, but her greatest life work was being a faithful, loving wife and Godly Christian mother who raised up five children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Joan is survived by five children, Vicki Painter (Buck), Donna Lucas (Danny), Jerry Akers (Lori), Cindy Hart (Tim), and Mark Akers (Alisa Knapp, fiancé). Grandma Akers was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Tonya Phillips, Melanie Bishop, Monica Percival, Justin and Katie Lucas, Zachary, Seth, Caleb, and Hannah Akers, Matthew and Colby Memitt; as well as 14 great grandchildren, Allison Bishop, Riley Phillips, Therron, Elijah, and Ivy Percival, Amelia and Cooper Lucas, Harleigh Mikels, Micah and Raegan Akers, Paisley Cox, Ava Holt, Aubrey Akers, and Sheila Memitt. Also surviving are four brothers, James (Peggy), Danny, Paul, and Allen Link; three sisters, Betty Reynolds, Mary Richardson, Brenda Hungate (Carl); and one foster sister, Joyce Whitaker (Chris). Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home after 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 with Pastor Jerry F. Akers (son), and Pastor Ben Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on April 7, 2016.⁵

     Chloe A. James was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 28, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Leonard James Peters, son of Charles Willis Peters, on January 25, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of January 25, 1922,her married name was Peters. Chloe A. James died on April 5, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.^2,4 She PETERS, Chloe James, 94, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2000 in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Peters and a son, Wayne Peters. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Nancy Peters of Copper Hill; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Lenard Harris of Salem, Shelby and Donald Fortner of Danville, Ky; grandchildren, Larry Wayne Peters, Carole Ann Craighead, Katherine Faith Hacker, Peggy Lynn Todaro, Michael L. Harris; great-grandchildren, Rebecca Peters, Bradley Peters, Quinn Todaro, Audrey Grace Hacker; sister, Mrs. Earl (Flora) Nolen of Floyd. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Fortner officiating. Burial will follow in the Radford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on April 7, 2000.⁴

     Dr. Gurney Pritchett "Geep" Whiteley was buried at Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 231-16-7273.⁴ He was born on January 16, 1923 at Whitset, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,1,2,5 He married Nancy Belle Sowers, daughter of Joseph Chymer Sowers and Elsie Edith Bower, on November 3, 1979 at Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,2 Dr. Gurney Pritchett "Geep" Whiteley died on August 17, 2008 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,1 He Dr. Gurney Pritchett (Geep) Whiteley, 85, of Rockbridge Baths, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, in Augusta Medical Center. Born January 16, 1923, in Whitset, N.C., he was a son of the late Gurney Leslie Whiteley and Lece Pritchett Whiteley. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Sowers Whiteley; two sons, David Whiteley, of Easthampton, Mass., and Jonathan Whiteley, of Linz, Austria; one daughter, Patricia Whiteley, of Brownsburg, Va; a stepson, Todd Cook, of Chesapeake, Va; a stepdaughter, Betsy Cook, of Vergennes, Vt; grandchildren, Jonathan and Stephanie Whiteley, Nicholas and Nolan Cook; and great-grandson, Tyler Whiteley. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths with Dr. William Klein officiating. Interment will be in Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery. on August 19, 2008.¹

     Monroe Wade was born on June 25, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Rosetta Mildred Cole, daughter of William Bird Cole Jr. and Sarah J. Iddings, on January 14, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia; This was Monroe's third marriage.¹ Monroe Wade died on February 25, 1939 at age 73.