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     Gustavus Wingfield "Gus" Jamison was buried at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.^6,7 He was born on January 13, 1861 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8,6 He married Auslebie "Leebie" West, daughter of John Thrash West and Lydia Light, on December 1, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Gustavus Wingfield "Gus" Jamison died on December 28, 1935 at Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee, at age 74.^6,7

     Jacob Robert West was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 2, 1856 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,1 He married Rhoda Rosann Radford on October 28, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Jacob Robert West died on November 19, 1939 at age 83.²

     Rhoda Rosann Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 4, 1856 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Jacob Robert West on October 28, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 28, 1879,her married name was West. Rhoda Rosann Radford died on July 26, 1949 at age 92.²

     Joseph Valentine Byrd was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 224-24-5470.⁷ He was born on December 23, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,8,6,5 He married Florence Virginia Oliver circa 1907.^9,10 Joseph Valentine Byrd and Florence Virginia Oliver were divorced before 1913.¹¹ Joseph Valentine Byrd married Adeline M. "Addie" Davis circa 1921.^2,12 Joseph Valentine Byrd married Ima Claire Saunders on November 6, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,13 Joseph Valentine Byrd died on November 24, 1957 at age 70.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3180.⁸ William Ennis Byrd was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 12, 1883 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6,9,5 He married Mary Letitia Lovell circa 1912.^1,10,5 William Ennis Byrd died on September 15, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^8,5

     Martha E. Byrd was born circa 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She Not enumerated with her family in the 1900 Census on June 4, 1900.²

     Esther Mae Whitlow was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 30, 1921 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married John William West, son of Terry Samuel West and Ima Claire Saunders, circa 1941.¹ As of circa 1941,her married name was West.¹ Esther Mae Whitlow died on July 13, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^1,2 She Esther Whitlow West, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Born in Floyd, Va., on September 30, 1921, she graduated from Floyd High School attended Radford College, and taught in elementary schools in Floyd for 35 years before retiring and moving to Roanoke. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, John West; three daughters, Linda Harry, Joan West Bork and her husband, Casey, and Becky Smythers and her husband, Clyde. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Suzanne Cipolla and her husband, Rob, and their children, David and Caroline; Dr. Brian Mitchell and his wife, Sue Ann, and their children, Brianna, Emma Sue, and Annslee; David Harry and his fiancée, Linda Arnold; Angela Mitchell Miss and her husband, Stephen, and their children, Abigail and Stephen Patrick; and Erin Naiman and her husband, Jeff. In addition, she is survived by one sister, Vera Tolbert. She also leaves behind many dear sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Pat and Malissa Whitlow; her twin sister, Lillian McClure; another sister, Allie Caldwell; and son-in-law, William Harry. She was passionate about her faith, family, teaching, and hobbies. A life long Methodist, she displayed her strong faith through prayer and daily devotions, which carried her through many difficult illnesses. A dedicated, creative teacher, she was loved by all of her students. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, who cared more for the welfare of others than herself. She will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke. The Reverend Reginald Tuck will officiate. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, Va. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Breast Cancer and Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies. on July 16, 2011.¹

     Charles Hylton Mitchell was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 6, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Geneva Zorene Sowers, daughter of Harley Dorson Sowers and Bessie Mary Howery, on March 25, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Charles Hylton Mitchell died on July 4, 1973 at age 56.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-4951.³ Geneva Zorene Sowers was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 28, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,3 She married Charles Hylton Mitchell on March 25, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of March 25, 1939,her married name was Mitchell. Geneva Zorene Sowers died on November 21, 2008 at Virginia at age 87.^4,3 She Geneva S. Mitchell, 87, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. She was born October 28, 1921 in Floyd County where she lived until 1966. Preceding her in death was husband Charles Mitchell, brother, Basil Sowers, and sisters, Evelyn Walters, Lavetta Phelps, and Aldene Vest, and grandson, James Mitchell. Surviving are her five children, Sue (Ed) Nolen of Salem, Wayne Mitchell of Athens, Ga., John (Connie) Mitchell of Floyd, Nancy (Larry) Costigan of Christiansburg, and Michael (Christine) Mitchell of Lake Worth, Fla. Also left to mourn are brother, Chester (Claudine) Sowers, and sister, Joy (Paul) Huff all of Floyd, nine grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-granddaughter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Staff at Richfield Nursing Home, Salem, especially to niece, Martha Altizer, for the wonderful care Geneva received. Visitation will be at Maberry Funeral Home Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral services will be at Maberry Funeral Home Monday, November 24, 2008 at 1 p.m., the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Interment well follow at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. Flowers are appreciated or you may consider a memorial contribution of your choice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to www.maberryfuneralhome.com on November 24, 2008.⁴

     Octavia Vanna Brown was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 She was born on March 6, 1855 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Argabright book has a birth date of Mar 5, 1855.^3,5,1,2,4 She married William Washington Kingrea, son of Hosea Kingrea and Mary "Polly" Walters, on December 7, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of December 7, 1872,her married name was Kingrea. Octavia Vanna Brown died on November 4, 1942 at Giatto, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87; The death date in the Tombstone and Argabright books is Nov 14, 1943.^5,2,4

     Clyde Harlan Smythers Jr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 10, 1949 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Rebecca Ann "Becky" West, daughter of John William West and Esther Mae Whitlow, on February 10, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.^1,4,5 Clyde Harlan Smythers Jr. died on August 12, 2014 at Virginia at age 64.³ He Clyde H. Smythers Jr. of Blacksburg passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2014. He was born in Danville, Va., on December 10, 1949, grew up in Floyd, Va., and graduated from Floyd County High School in 1968. He attended VA Tech and earned a BA degree in 1972. He was a devoted family member and his survivors include his wife of 41 years, Becky of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Jeff Naiman and grandson, Ryan; mother and step-father, Nelva and Calvin Gardner of Floyd; two step-brothers, Tommy Gardner of Floyd and Gerry Gardner of Fishersville; special aunt and uncle Betty and Bob Hower of Lewes, Del., father-in-law, John West of Roanoke, and many cousins and in-laws. Clyde worked for four banks during his long career and was currently employed as a commercial loan officer with Carter Bank and Trust in Christiansburg, Va. He leaves behind a myriad of current and past customers who appreciated his cordial, personality and strong work ethic. Clyde was a member of the Blacksburg Rotary Club, where he served on various committees and positions. Clyde had many interests, especially sports. He was a loyal Hokie fan and enjoyed attending all athletic events, but especially football and basketball. Clyde was a faithful member of the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher captain. He also coached and played on the church softball league in both the summer and Fall seasons. A Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. The Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Blacksburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Carson officiating. An interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Blacksburg United Methodist Church or the American Stroke Association. Online condolences can be made to the family at gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home , Floyd, Va., 540-745-2007. on August 15, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-62-2369.⁵ Calohill Minnis Epperly was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 2, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,4,2 He married Lennie Elizabeth Cannaday, daughter of Tazewell Howard Cannaday and Julia Ann Foster, on October 4, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Calohill Minnis Epperly died on August 17, 1968 at age 86.¹