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     Bertie Alice Iddings was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-38-0855.¹¹ She was born on February 28, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,5,6 She died on December 21, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,2,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-4559.⁴ Wilsie Daniel Iddings was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He was born on February 23, 1896 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1897.^1,7,2,4,5 He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Carter on October 26, 1927 at Bristol, Virginia.^7,3,6 Wilsie Daniel Iddings died on May 31, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^2,6 He Wilsie D. Iddings, 67, of 209 Lee St., Bluefield, died Friday morning shortly after reporting to work at the Norfolk and Western Railroad yard in Bluefield. Born in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Iddings and was a member of the Baptist Church in Bluefield. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and had 48 years service with the company. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Carter Iddings; one son, Ronnie Iddings of Beckley; three brothers, Oaka Iddings of Eustis, Fla., and Curtis Iddings of Floyd; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Jane Lawrence and Bertie Iddings, of Floyd, and Mrs. Venie Sutphin of Pilot, Va; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. on June 1, 1963.⁶

     David Lewis Morgan was born on July 4, 1936 at Mount Carmel, New Haven Co., Connecticut.^1,2 He married Nell Wilson Pearman, daughter of Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. and Verna Lewis Sisson, on June 14, 1958 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 David Lewis Morgan and Nell Wilson Pearman were divorced on August 11, 1967 at Hampton, Virginia.² David Lewis Morgan died on January 26, 2016 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 79.³ He Hampton - David Lewis Morgan, 79, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in New Haven, CT he had been a Hampton resident since 1958. A graduate of Virginia Tech, David worked 16 years for Newport News Shipbuilding before becoming a security officer at Surry Nuclear Power Station where he worked for over 20 years. A longtime member of First Calvary Baptist Church, he was a supporter of the Peninsula SPCA, the Humane Society, and the Hampton Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid league bowler for 25 years throughout the Peninsula and enjoyed fishing. David is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Emelia R. Morgan; daughters, Amelia Donathan, Marian Wollett and Dorothy Kernan; and grandchildren, Savanna Donathan, Carlotta Donathan and Sarah Wollett. David was loved and respected by his family and all who knew him throughout his church, work and the community. on January 31, 2016.³

     Her Social Security Number was 082-18-8974.⁴ Bertha Constance "Betty" Young was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on July 7, 1923 at Lebanon, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey.^2,3,4 She married James Hardee Sumpter Jr., son of James Hardee Sumpter and Addie Harmon, on August 27, 1948 at Radford, Virginia.^5,1,2 As of August 27, 1948,her married name was Sumpter.² Bertha Constance "Betty" Young died on March 2, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,3,6,4 She Bertha Young (Betty) Sumpter, of Roanoke, Va., 85 years young, made the ultimate journey on Monday, March 2, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, James H. Sumpter Jr; her son, James H. Sumpter III: and six siblings. She is survived by daughters, Jane H. Sumpter of Richmond, Va., and Lois A. Sumpter; daughter-in-law, Anne G. Sumpter, both of Roanoke, (the Sumpter girls); two beloved grandsons, James H. Sumpter IV of Charleston, S.C., and A. Graham Sumpter of Roanoke; and her sister, Charel Y. Schaub of Basking Ridge, N.J. Betty volunteered many civic hours and received recognition from Roanoke City for serving as a member of the Advisory Board of Public Welfare in 1971. She was instrumental in fund raising and establishing the current building for the Williamson Road Library during Mayor Roy Webber's term. She was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the American Cancer Society in 1988 for nine years of volunteer service. She was the first woman elected and ordained an Elder at Northminster Presbyterian Church where she also served as the first woman Clerk of the Session. Being a mother with three children in public schools, she spent countless hours with PTA activities, working bake sales and transporting kids here and yonder in the old station wagon. Mom and Nana, we love you. The family thanks Doris Montgomery for her wonderful and dedicated care of Betty over the past several years. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make memorials to Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3911 Greenland Avenue, N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24012 or to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. A private graveside service will be held. The family will be greeting friends to celebrate Betty's life from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707. on March 4, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-62-9802.⁷ James Hardee "Jim" Sumpter III was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,3 He married Patricia Anne Graham, daughter of Basil Ray Graham and Evelyn Virginia Wagner, on July 31, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ James Hardee "Jim" Sumpter III died on June 6, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^2,7,1 He SUMPTER, James H., III, 50, of Roanoke passed into eternal life on Tuesday, June 6, 2000. He and his wife, Anne, were the founders and former owners of G / A Safety Supply. Jim was a graduate of the University of Virginia. He was predeceased by his father, James H. Sumpter, Jr. and is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Anne G. Sumpter; and two cherished sons, James H. Sumpter, IV, Washington, D.C., and A. Graham Sumpter, Roanoke. He is also survived by his mother, Betty Y. Sumpter, Roanoke; sisters, Lois A. Sumpter, Roanoke; Jane H. Sumpter, Richmond; family members Basil and Evelyn Graham, David and Velvet Hammond, Will, Stacey, and Lyle Beard, Roanoke, Scott Hammond, Dallas, Texas, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The support and prayers of family, friends and the congregation of Northminster Presbyterian Church during Jim's courageous battle with brain cancer will forever be remembered. Our heartfelt thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice. on June 7, 2000.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-5268.⁹ Sarah Virginia Sumpter was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10 She was born on May 29, 1925 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,9,3 She married Ben Miller Hawes on March 10, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,2 As of March 10, 1956,her married name was Hawes. Sarah Virginia Sumpter died on September 16, 2011 at Virginia at age 86.^2,10,9 She Sarah Virginia Hawes, of Roanoke, passed over to her heavenly home Friday, September 16, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She was born May 29, 1925 in Floyd, the tenth of eleven siblings to her late parents James H. Sumpter Sr. and Addie Harmon Sumpter, always staying connected with her beloved family. She was a proud graduate of Floyd County High School class of 1942, and member of the championship girls basketball team. After serving in clerical work in Washington D.C. during World War II she attended Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, graduating and licensed as a Registered Nurse in 1948. While nursing at Bluefield Hospital she met the love of her life, her late husband Ben M. Hawes as members of First Baptist Church of Bluefield and were married in 1956, moving to Roanoke shortly after. She served as an RN at the old Lewis Gale, Jefferson, and Community hospitals, finally retiring in 1989 as a charge nurse at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Her mission in life was the care and healing of her patients, family and friends in the most selfless and giving way. She was a loyal and faithful member of Beacon Baptist Church in Salem VA. Preceding her in death were infant daughter, Sarah Beth Hawes, sisters, Vera Dehart, Alice Sumpter, and Katherine Elder, brothers, Melvin Sumpter, Curtis A. Sumpter, James H. Sumpter Jr., Joe Sumpter, and Bill Sumpter. Missing her deeply til we meet again in heaven are sister, Marjorie Drumheller; brother, Robert Sumpter and wife, Frieda as well as cousin/sister, Carol Harrell; children, R. Brent Hawes and wife, Iris, Thomas B. Hawes, both of Roanoke, Ben D. Hawes and wife, Faith of Bluefield W.Va; loving grandchildren, Danielle, Jonathon, Jocelyn, and Alexander; as well as a great many precious nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Avante at Roanoke for their compassionate care for mom and our family. Graveside services following at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. on September 18, 2011.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-8900.⁸ Ben Miller Hawes was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,4 He was born on December 4, 1920 at Bristol, Virginia.^{1,8,9,2,3,4,10,5,6,7} He married Sarah Virginia Sumpter, daughter of James Hardee Sumpter and Addie Harmon, on March 10, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,11 Ben Miller Hawes died on June 1, 1998 at Virginia at age 77.^8,9,2,4,10 He HAWES, Ben Miller, 77, of Roanoke, died Monday, June 1, 1998, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bristol, Tenn. to Ben F. and Maude Hawes. He graduated from Beaver High School in Bluefield, W.Va. and was employed at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph until enlisting in the Army to serve in World War II. He served in the 45th Evac Hospital in Normandy Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He was employed with The Roanoke Times until retirement. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Beth Hawes. Surviving are his wife, Virginia S. Hawes; three sons, Ben D. Hawes and wife, Faith, Bluefield, W.Va., Brent Hawes and wife, Iris, Salem, Thomas Hawes, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Dannielle and Jonothan Hawes, Bluefield, W.Va., Alexander Hawes and Jocelyn Wohlford, Salem; two sisters, Mary Lou Biddle and Eunice Rose, both of San Diego, Calif. Also surviving is his uncle, Lloyd Miller, Bristol, Va. Graveside services will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. on June 2, 1998.⁹