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     Paris S. Hall was buried at Funk Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 1, 1863 at Virginia.² He married M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead, daughter of Lewis Crawford Craighead and Mary E. Funk, on December 19, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Paris S. Hall died on July 21, 1921 at age 58.²

     Julia Hudnall was born on February 9, 1855 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She died on March 1, 1855 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,1

     Josephus "Joseph" Hudnall was born on January 11, 1860 at Burning Springs, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).^4,3

     Mary Elizabeth Kuhn was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on June 8, 1855 at Malden, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).^5,2 She married Samuel Hudnall, son of Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall and Cynthia Ann Poff, on September 14, 1876 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of September 14, 1876,her married name was Hudnall. Mary Elizabeth Kuhn died on May 25, 1940 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^2,4 She Mrs. Mary E. Hudnall, 85, of 111 Ohio avenue, died early yesterday morning at her home after a long illness. Services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow at the Baptist temple of which the deceased was a member, Rev. Pat Withrow and Rev. J. B. Overmyer will officiate and burial will be in Spring Hill cemetery. The body will be at the residence until funeral time. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. A. E. Harmon. Mrs. U. J. Farley, Mrs. D. R. Moss and Miss Maude Hudnall; two sons, Emmett D., and Emory C. Hudnall, all of Charleston; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Stafford of Charleston and Miss Florence Kuhn of Marmet and two brothers, John H. Kuhn of Marmet and James A. Kuhn of Charleston. on May 26, 1940.⁴

     Maude V. Hudnall was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 236-50-4366.⁷ She was born on November 28, 1879 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,7 She died on January 6, 1976 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 96.³ She Miss Maude V. Hudnall, 96, of 410 Beuhring Ave., died Tuesday in Riverside Nursing Home. She was a former employe of the Kanawha County clerk's office and was a member of the Baptist Temple. Surviving: niece, Mrs. Byron Hess of Huntington; nephews, Nelson H. Farley and Daniel R. Farley, both of Charleston, Sam M. Farley of Bourne, Mass. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Bartlett-Burdette Funeral Home with the Rev. John Parks officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today. on January 7, 1976.³

     Robert Eli Poff was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 5, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Mary Edna Dalton on October 6, 1909 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,5 Robert Eli Poff died on April 29, 1931 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.²

     Mary Edna Dalton was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 Her Social Security Number was 232-80-0343.⁵ She was born on December 24, 1882 at Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., Virginia.^5,2 She married Robert Eli Poff, son of John Poff and Mary E. West, on October 6, 1909 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 6, 1909,her married name was Poff. Mary Edna Dalton died on March 14, 1975 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.² She Mrs. Mary E. Poff, 92, of Bramwell died Friday afternoon in a Bluefield hospital following a long illness. Born at Hillsboro, Va., she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Rachel Goad Dalton. She had been a resident of Bramwell for the past seven years and was formerly of Bluewell. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Montcalm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Poff in 1931 and one daughter, Cloa E. Poff. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include five sons, C. M. Poff of Rock, Pelby Poff of Montcalm, William P. Poff of Louisville, Ky., Arthur Poff of New Richmond and Troy W. Poff of Bramwell, with whom she had made her home; two daughters, Mrs. Drexel (Carmen) Long of Rock and Mrs. Zethel East of Snowville, Va; 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Elder James H. Sutphin and Elder Joe Lilly officiating. Burial will follow in the Lambert Cemetery at Rt. 2 in Rock. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and granddaughters will serve as flowerbearers. Friends may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 16, 1975.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-30-3139.⁴ Rubin Midgett was born on March 14, 1907 at Manteo, Dare Co., North Carolina.^1,4,3,5 He married Ora Rebecca Poff, daughter of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on August 7, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁶ Rubin Midgett and Ora Rebecca Poff were divorced on December 6, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁷ Rubin Midgett married Evelyn Painter on June 6, 1945 at Camden Co., North Carolina.⁵ Rubin Midgett married Ethel Mae Woodward in May, 1961 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁸ Rubin Midgett died on November 16, 1993 at New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 86.^9,1,2,4 He MIDGETT, RUBIN, 86, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Nov. 16, 1993) at North Bay Medical Center. Born in Manteo, N.C., he came here 40 years ago from Norfolk, Va. He was a self-employed interior decorator, a Merchant Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the Elks Lodge 2159, Largo. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two sons, Wayne Woodward, Dade City, and Robert Midgett, Jacksonville; a daughter, Betty Tapscot, Norfolk; four sisters, Lessie Davis and Alice McChesney, both of Manteo, Inez Ausley, Jacksonville, Ariz., and Yvonne Myers, Satellite Beach; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, New Port Richey. on November 18, 1993.²

     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 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