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     Her Social Security Number was 197-22-3835.³ Geraldine Marie "Jeri" Moore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 21, 1931 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married Leslie Dudley Conner, son of Wayne Alvin Conner and Molly Laird Bandy, on April 24, 1953 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 24, 1953,her married name was Conner. Geraldine Marie "Jeri" Moore died on January 6, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^2,3,4 She Geraldine Moore (Jeri) Conner, 81, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Leslie Dudley Conner; and her son, Michael "Mike" Lee Conner. She enjoyed life by being interested in many things, painting, baking and floral arranging. She sold her baked goods at the Salem Farmers Market for many years. She sold Avon and was in the presidents club and worked at Marezels Flowers, but mostly enjoyed being with her children. Those left to remember her are her children, Jerry Conner and wife, Joyce, Aileen Moore and husband, Kelley, Les Conner and wife, Lea Ann, and Lisa Newman and husband, Rev. Danny Newman; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 8, 2013.²

     Hazel Via was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 She was born in 1927 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Hersey Elmer Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on January 18, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 As of January 18, 1947,her married name was Wickham.³ As of 1982,her married name was Walker.¹ Hazel Via married Jesse Phelps Walker Sr. in 1982.^4,5,1 Hazel Via died on May 15, 1989 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-4273.¹ Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Shortsville, Ontario Co., New York.⁷ She was born on September 21, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married John Henry Bowles, son of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on July 14, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of July 14, 1915,her married name was Bowles. Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills married Christian Oscar Wickham, son of Christian Amos "Chris" Wickham and Ellen Julina "Lina" Cole, on August 17, 1938 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of August 17, 1938,her married name was Wickham.² Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills and Christian Oscar Wickham were divorced on January 10, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Elizabeth Teressie "Ressie" Mills died on June 23, 1983 at Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York, at age 87.^1,9 She Services will be held Monday in Manchester, N.Y., for Ressie E. Wickham, 87, a longtime resident here. Mrs. Wickham, a Bent Mountain, Va., native, died Thursday (June 23, 1983) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital after brief illness. She had been a resident for some time at St. Mary's Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William Hill of Niagara Falls; a sister, Mrs. Delia King of Bent Mountain; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. on June 25, 1983.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 231-74-8642.⁶ Joseph Francis Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 He was born on August 22, 1912 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 12, 1912 and Aug 2, 1913.^6,1,2 He died on November 5, 1992 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,6,8 He Joseph Frances Light, age 80, of English Meadow Retirement Home, died Thursday, November 5, 1992 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Cleophas O. and Eva S. Light, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Main Street Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Peter DuPlessis. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Main Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 557, Christiansburg. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on November 7, 1992.⁸

     Ada Florence Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,4 She was born on September 6, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of July 5, 1934,her married name was Silvers.⁶ She married Joseph Andrew Silvers on July 5, 1934 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,7,6,4 Ada Florence Light died on August 19, 1975 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.^1,5

     Oscar Thomas Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,5 He married Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas on July 9, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 Oscar Thomas Light and Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas were divorced on August 4, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁸ Oscar Thomas Light married Anna Laura Walters on May 14, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Oscar Thomas Light died on May 5, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 36; Struck by a car.^2,1,5

     Otis Ray Light was buried at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 23, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Marie Josephine Amicone circa 1942 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.¹ Otis Ray Light died on March 21, 1975 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 55.^1,2

     Infant Light was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on January 21, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 22, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-0800.¹¹ Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 He married Eva Wirty Trail.^2,8 Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light was born on May 10, 1923 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,4,5,7 He married Loretta Joyce Lyons on March 14, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light and Loretta Joyce Lyons were divorced on September 8, 1964 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹² Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light died on July 28, 1996 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,1,11,3 He LIGHT, Cleophas O., 73, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, July 28, 1996 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Eva S. Light; one stepson, Robert Smith, Newport; three stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Dr. A. Timothy Hight, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on July 29, 1996.³

     Landon Leon Light was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-32-2785.⁵ He was born on June 24, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Stella Mae Blackwell on May 21, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Landon Leon Light died on March 4, 1990 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.¹

     Martha Tregear married William Henry Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long.¹ Her married name was Light. Martha Tregear was born circa 1907 at England.²

     Lorenzie Dow Willis was born circa 1906 at West Virginia.³ He married Nellie Gay "Nell" Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Lloyd Broderick Nutter married Nellie Gay "Nell" Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 229-50-7890.³ Lloyd Broderick Nutter was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on December 20, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He died on March 25, 1977 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 69.^1,2

     Roy Shelor Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 223-28-0860.⁵ He was born on September 12, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,5 He married Lola Ellen Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on May 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,4,6,7 Roy Shelor Altizer died on July 12, 1993 at Radford, Virginia, at age 86.^3,1,2,5 He ALTIZER, Roy Shelor, 86, of Christiansburg, died Monday, July 12, 1993, in Radford Community Hospital. He was a life long member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Light Altizer and three brothers. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Reginald W. and Pat Altizer, Christiansburg; two daughters and a son-in-law, Regina A. and Howard G. Spradlin Jr., Greensboro, N.C., Barbara Jean Altizer, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Chris, Jason and Jeremy Spradlin, Greensboro, N.C., Suzanne Altizer, Colonial Heights, Todd and Kevin Altizer, of the home; two brothers, and a sister-in-law, A. Lowell and Faye Altizer, Collinsville, Percy Q. Altizer, Roanoke; one sister, Orpha A. Elkins, Radford; a sister-in-law, Gloria M. Altizer, Roanoke; a special devoted friend, Lyman J. Jones. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Mr. Clarence Lavender with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on July 13, 1993.²

     Beatrice Dove was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 23, 1925 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Dewey Allen Light Sr., son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on March 5, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 5, 1945,her married name was Light.³ Beatrice Dove died on September 18, 2016 at Virginia at age 91.² She Mrs. Beatrice Dove Light, 91, of Christiansburg, walked into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was born in Montgomery County, Va., on February 23, 1925 and preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Allen Light, Sr. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Ann Montelongo and her brother and sister-in-law, David and Hattie Sue Dove. Surviving children and spouses are Dewey A. Light, Jr., Rose and Jim Stone, Steve and Colleen Light, Judy Lafon, Connie Vanhoozier, and Michael and Karen Light. Surviving grandchildren and their spouses are Jim and Heather Stone, John and Lindsey Stone, Mark and Deborah Stone, Brooke Light, Emily and Brad Simpson, Amanda and Hank Newhouse, Adria Vanhoozier and Jake Lambert, Jessica Light, Joshua Light, and Jordan Light. Also remaining are 10 great-grandchildren who will miss their Granny/ Nana Bea very much. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. in the evening of Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the McCoy Funeral Home, 159 Country Club Dr. SW Blacksburg, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 in the chapel at McCoy Funeral Home with Rev. Olen Gardner officiating. Internment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, after which a reception will be held at Cambria Baptist Church, 1310 Cambria St. Christiansburg, VA. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on September 20, 2016.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-2475.⁵ Joseph Andrew Silvers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Griffin.² Joseph Andrew Silvers was born on August 22, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,1,6,4 He married Ada Florence Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on July 5, 1934 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,7 Joseph Andrew Silvers died on August 14, 1994 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,5,1,2 He SILVERS, Joseph Andrew, 80, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, August 14, 1994 in Montgomery Regional Hospital after a two year illness. Joe was a retired employee of Hercules/RAAP, having retired in 1975. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Light Silvers, a sister, Willie Mae Dickerson Duncan and brothers, Robert Sidney Silvers and Leslie Silvers. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Griffin Murray Silvers; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy S. and Terry Thomas Curtis, Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, James Alan and Ann Umberger Silvers, Vinton; stepdaughter, Barbara Murray Soroka, Grundy; stepson and wife, Clifford Wallace and Margie Brown Murray, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Eva Alls and Ralph Duncan, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Yvonne Silvers, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Barbara Curtis Harman and husband, Bradley, Dianna Lynne Curtis Sheeseley and husband, George, Terri Jo Curtis, Anthony Alan Curtis and wife Tracy, Karen Sue Silvers, Amy Lou Silvers Skaff and husband, Dinny, Andrew Alan Silvers; stepgranddaughter, Lalena Karen Soroka; great-grandchildren, Bryce Edward Harman, Bailey Meredith Harman, Janet Nicole (Jana) Curtis and Milton McCormick Sheeseley; several nieces, nephews and a number of friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 1994, at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Vernon D. Miller, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on August 16, 1994.²

     Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas was born on January 12, 1921 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ She married Oscar Thomas Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on July 9, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of July 9, 1937,her married name was Light.¹ Nannie Sue "Suzie" Lucas and Oscar Thomas Light were divorced on August 4, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 204-05-9241.² Marie Josephine Amicone was born on April 11, 1915 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.² She married Otis Ray Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, circa 1942 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.¹ As of circa 1942,her married name was Light. Marie Josephine Amicone died on March 20, 2000 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,3

     Eva Wirty Trail married Cleophas Owen "Shorty" Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0255.⁴ Eva Wirty Trail was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Smith.¹ She married Lemuel Earley Smith.¹ Her married name was Light. Eva Wirty Trail was born on March 14, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on July 3, 2005 at Virginia at age 81.^1,4 She Eva Smith Light, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husbands, L. Earley Smith and Cleophas Owen Light. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Sonny" H. and Shirley Smith of Newport; grandchildren, C. W. III Robert and Shannon Smith of Fort Rucker, Ala; Sandra Smith, of Christiansburg; SSG Michael Smith of Iraq; great-grandchildren, Bryant, Baylee and Brynna Smith; brother, J. C. Trail of Roanoke; sister, Mary Lizzy Trail of Moneta; special friend, Jay Nice of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. A. Timothy Hight officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The Light family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com.
on July 5, 2005.¹

     Stella Mae Blackwell was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 10, 1923 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Landon Leon Light, son of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on May 21, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 21, 1960,her married name was Light.³ Stella Mae Blackwell died on March 26, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,4,6 She Stella Blackwell Light, of Christiansburg, left to be with the Lord and her family who she dearly loved on Monday, March 26, 2007. She was a member of Belview United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She worked at the Radford Arsenal, Country Cookin and as a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida Martin Blackwell and Brown Blackwell and her brother, William Clayton Blackwell; sisters, Anna Blackwell Creasy and Essie Blackwell Fagan and Linda Creasy Graves, a very special niece who Stella loved. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Landon Leon Light. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel B. and Ruth Blackwell of Christiansburg; a very special niece, Carolyn Creasy Sheppard and nephew, Bobby L. Sheppard of Christiansburg; great-nieces and nephews; great-greatnieces and nephews that she loved very much and they also loved her. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the Belview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Everette Sheppard and the Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The Light Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on March 28, 2007.²

     Harvey Lee Gardner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-14-2228.⁶ He was born on August 16, 1921 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,3,5 He married Alice Louise Britt on June 8, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Harvey Lee Gardner died on April 28, 1980 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.^6,4

     Margie Esther Light was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on November 23, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3