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     John A. Clower was born circa 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Lydia M. Iddings, daughter of Cyrus R. Iddings and Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on April 20, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Dora B. Conner was buried at New Ross Cemetery, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born on February 13, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,2 She married Doria J. "Dick" Jarvis, son of William H. Jarvis and Hannah Victoria Selby, on December 21, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of December 21, 1905,her married name was Jarvis. Dora B. Conner died on February 15, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 72.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0181.⁸ George Fred Whitlock was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on February 3, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Della Clorie Lawrence, daughter of James Riley Lawrence and Mary Ann Martin, on December 26, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,5 George Fred Whitlock died on July 8, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,2

     Della Clorie Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She CHECK - Della Lawrence Whitlock, age 95, died Wednesday, July 27, 1988 in a Salem nursing home. She was preceded in death by her only grandson, Melvin W. Whitlock. Surviving are: one daughter and son-in-law, Ruby and Narbra Ridpath, Pulaski; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Sherman L. Whitlock, Check, Lewis W. and Eleanor Whitlock, Floyd; one granddaughter-in-law, Cheryl B. Whitlock, Floyd; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiated. Internment in the Wilson Cemetery.⁶ She was born on May 6, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 She married George Fred Whitlock, son of William Alexander "Willie" Whitlock and Lousanna Otilla "Lou" Epperly, on December 26, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 As of December 26, 1914,her married name was Whitlock. Della Clorie Lawrence died on July 27, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^4,5,2,6

     William Alexander "Willie" Whitlock was buried at Whitlock Cemetery, State Road 612, about 1.5 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 29, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Lousanna Otilla "Lou" Epperly, daughter of Christian Marion Epperly and Mary Magdaline Phlegar, on December 30, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Alexander "Willie" Whitlock died on March 31, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.²

     Lousanna Otilla "Lou" Epperly was buried at Whitlock Cemetery, State Road 612, about 1.5 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 2, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married William Alexander "Willie" Whitlock, son of George Washington Whitlock and Charlotte Blackwell, on December 30, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 30, 1890,her married name was Whitlock. Lousanna Otilla "Lou" Epperly died on February 11, 1950 at age 83.²

     Charlotte Blackwell was buried at Whitlock Cemetery, State Road 612, about 1.5 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 20, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married George Washington Whitlock, son of Henry Wilbern Whitlock and Mary Elizabeth Graham, on March 21, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 21, 1867,her married name was Whitlock. Charlotte Blackwell died on December 11, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.²

     George Washington Whitlock was buried at Whitlock Cemetery, State Road 612, about 1.5 miles from Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 15, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Charlotte Blackwell, daughter of Moses Blackwell Jr. and Rebekah Walter, on March 21, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² George Washington Whitlock died on December 14, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 53.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-05-6047.⁴ Narbra J. Ridpath was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 20, 1907 at Radford, Virginia.^4,3 He married Ruby Mildred Whitlock, daughter of George Fred Whitlock and Della Clorie Lawrence, on April 20, 1968 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,6 Narbra J. Ridpath died on March 26, 1990 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,1 He PULASKI - Narbra J. Ridpath, age 82, died Monday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Ruby W. Ridpath, Pulaski; a son and daughter-in-law, Benny C. and Becky Ridpath of Radford; two stepdaughters, Glenna C. Sutphin, Pulaski; and Barbara C. Whitt, Yadkinville, N.C; four sisters, Sylvia Eanes, Christiansburg; Doyle Branscom and Grace Farmer, both of Radford; Daphine Smith, Snowville; and Buford Ridpath, Kingston, Md; three grandsons, David Ridpath, Mark Ridpath, and Greg Ridpath, all of Radford; three stepgrandchildren also survived. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park. on March 27, 1990.¹

     Alley Iddings was born circa 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Henry Hall, son of David A. Hall and Abigail Iddings, on March 25, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of March 25, 1854,her married name was Hall. Alley Iddings married Samuel Winbush Swepston, son of George Washington Swepston and Mary Unknown, on September 30, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of September 30, 1869,her married name was Swepston.

     Jemima P. Conner was born on August 8, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on June 22, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6; Died of diptheria.³

     Sherrow Preston Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on January 21, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,8 He died on June 20, 1957 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 9.^2,3,4,5 He Funeral for Sherrow Preston Vest, 9, who was killed Thursday in a farm tractor accident, will be at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Vest, and two brothers, Glenn and Steven Vest. on June 22, 1957.⁵

     Glenn Edward Vest Glenn E. Vest, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 23, 2022 in Huntsville, AL. Mr. Vest was born on June 17, 1949, in Christiansburg, VA, son of the late Curtis Vest and Evelyn (Sisson) Vest. Glenn worked as a water treatment plant operator and went to Pine Eden Baptist Church. He enjoyed hiking and traveling with his wife, Joan. He was a fan of racing, and he enjoyed cars of all kinds as well as working on them. He was devoted to his Savior, Jesus Christ, his church, and his family, always ready to help anyone in need at a moment’s notice. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan (Carey) Vest; daughters, Martha Vest, Erin Rogers (Jesse) and Kari Meek (Phil); grandchildren - Michael VanWinkle (Khrystal), Kristen Richardson (Zakk), Abby Clark, Leah Rogers, Kennedy Rogers, Nick Meek, Jimmy Meek, and Joanna Meek; great grandchildren - Zeke Richardson, Lydia Richardson and Erasmus VanWinkle; brothers, Steven Vest (Sue) and Charles Vest (Kathy); sisters in law: Marilyn Bowman , Jacqueline Neal (Luther), Judy Carey, Wanda Sanderson (Art), and Sandy Campbell (Joe); several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Sherrow Vest; brother in law, Harold Carey; sister in law, Margie Carey; nephew, John Carey. Burial followed at Green Acres Memory Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Green Acres Memory Gardens, 76 East Adams Street, Crossville, Cumberland Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was born on June 17, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Martha Joan Corey on October 4, 1980 at Crossville, Cumberland Co., Tennessee.^3,7 Glenn Edward Vest died on September 23, 2022 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 73.⁴

     Caleb Washington Iddings was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on November 3, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 He married Mary Angeline Smith on January 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Caleb Washington Iddings married Flora Ellen Greer on March 2, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Caleb Washington Iddings died on July 4, 1944 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-0823.⁷ James William Harris was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on May 24, 1925 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,7,3,4,8,5,6,9} He married Dorothy Lewis Sisson, daughter of David Byrd Sisson and Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner, on July 3, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,12 James William Harris died on October 19, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^7,2,4,8,5 He HARRIS, James William, 73, of Shawsville, died Monday, October 19, 1998, in the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Defigaugh and Bertha Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Harris of Shawsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Brenda Harris of Fairlawn, Gary and Jean Harris of Christiansburg, James and Carolyn Harris of Newport; daughters and sons-in-law, Joann and David Shepherd of Shawsville, Vickie and Kenneth Ratcliff of Ironto, Stacy and Kevin Muncy of Riner; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Ernest (E.J.) Woods of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 1 p.m. in the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Hancock and Rev. Jim Sutphin officiating. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night at the funeral home. The family is being served by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. on October 21, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-68-6384.⁵ Billy Norman Harris was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8 He married Nola Fay Rakes.⁹ Billy Norman Harris was born on May 2, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6,8,9 He married Catherine Marie Turpin on May 11, 1976 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Billy Norman Harris and Catherine Marie Turpin were divorced on October 23, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Billy Norman Harris married Margaret Truman "Brenda" Carden on April 29, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Billy Norman Harris and Nola Fay Rakes were divorced on October 20, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Billy Norman Harris died on December 6, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^2,5,7,8 He Billy Norman Harris, 54 of Radford passed away Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father James William Harris and brother, Michael David Harris. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Brenda) Assad Harris; a daughter, Dayna Harris, Martinsville; his mother, Dorothy Harris, Shawsville; stepson, Edward Wayne Assad and wife, Joanna of Parrott; brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Jim) and Carolyn Harris, Newport, Gary and Jean Harris, Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and David Shepherd, Shawsville, Vickie and Kenneth Ratcliff, Ironto, Stacy and Kevin Muncy, Christiansburg; two stepgrandchildren, Dustin Assad and Amber Assad; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jim Sutphin and Rev. Barry Fleming with interment to follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. The Harris family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) on December 8, 2003.²