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     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. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church for the organ fund or youth activities. A memorial service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Dr. David A. Kirk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home and following the memorial service. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. (366-0707) 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. Funeral services will be held at noon, Monday September 19, 2011 at Oakey's South Chapel with graveside services following at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Eulogy and services will be conducted by the Reverend Don Woodard, and the Reverend Tom Bonn. Music by Faith and Danielle Hawes. The family will receive visitors Sunday, September 18, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the chapel. 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

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-4637.⁶ Clarence A. "Jack" DeHart was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 18, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4,5 He married Vera Earlene Sumpter, daughter of James Hardee Sumpter and Addie Harmon, on December 28, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Clarence A. "Jack" DeHart died on September 20, 1970 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,4

     Ann Laurie "Annie" Smith was buried at Salem Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, 7745 Salem Chapel Road, Walnut Cove, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 245-96-3181.⁶ She was born on September 18, 1895 at Virginia; The SSDI and the North Carolina Death Index have a birth date of Sep 18, 1896.^4,6,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Crews.⁷ She married John Calvin Crews circa 1921.^7,8,5 Ann Laurie "Annie" Smith died on May 1, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^4,6,9,5

     Her Social Security Number was 456-90-8378.⁶ India Almena Smith was buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, Travis Co., Texas.⁴ She was born on December 12, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Mickey.⁷ She married Samuel Waite Mickey circa 1924.^3,4,7,8 India Almena Smith died on September 9, 1991 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 94.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6292.¹⁰ Harman Lee Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,9 He was born on February 9, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,5,6,8,9 He married Hazel Simpkins on November 12, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Harman Lee Smith and Hazel Simpkins were divorced on January 25, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Harman Lee Smith married Ternnie Lucilla Andrews on August 30, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia.^7,9 Harman Lee Smith died on February 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^10,12,6,9

     Goldie Vera Smith was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ Her married name was Gates.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9014.⁶ She married James Chester Hawkins Sr.⁷ Goldie Vera Smith and James Chester Hawkins Sr. were divorced.⁴ Her married name was Hawkins. Goldie Vera Smith was born on July 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of June 11, 1932,her married name was Montgomery.⁴ She married Quincy Bowman Montgomery on June 11, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Goldie Vera Smith and Quincy Bowman Montgomery were divorced on January 4, 1937 at Virginia.⁸ Goldie Vera Smith married James Erwin Gates on February 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,9 Goldie Vera Smith died on September 4, 2001 at North Carolina at age 96.^6,3 She GATES, Goldie Vera Smith Hawkins, died Tuesday, September 4, 2001. She was born in Floyd County, Va. to the late Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter Smith on July 6, 1905. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Erwin Gates; four sisters; and two brothers. Surviving are three children and their spouses, Chester Hawkins, Jr. and Norma of Oceanside, Calif., Gayle Gates Horrell and Jason of Walnut Cove, N.C., with whom she lived, and Ronald M. Gates and Lucy of Norfolk, Va; four grandchildren, Randall Hawkins, Bruce Hawkins, Ron Hawkins and wife, Sonia, all of California, and James Erwin Gates, II of Norfolk, Va; three great-grandchildren, Christina, David and Tara Hawkins of California; four nieces, Charlotte Wharton and husband, Jim of Black Mountain, N.C., Mary Lou Cheek and husband, Charles of Richmond, Va., Patricia Kelly and Colleen Kelley of Southbury, Conn. Mrs. Gates lived in Newport News from 1940 until 1970. After her husband's death in 1958, she became successful in real estate and continued to raise and educate her children. She moved to Roanoke in 1970, where she joined the First Baptist Church and was an active member for many years. She belonged to the Fidelis Sunday School Class, the XYZ's and the Women's Missionary Union. Her Faith was strong. In 1999 she moved with her daughter and son-in-law to North Carolina where her church family has been Salem Chapel United Church of Christ and Pastor Larry Williams. Mrs. Gates was a loving mother, community volunteer, friend to many and a faithful Christian. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be Friday, September 7, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation 30 minutes prior to the service at Oakey's Downtown Chapel, Roanoke. Burial will be Saturday, September 8, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. in Pennisula Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to The Alma Hunt Cottage, Virginia Baptist Children's Home and Family Service, P.O. Box 730, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements by Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove, N.C. on September 7, 2001.³

     James Chester Hawkins Sr. and Goldie Vera Smith were divorced.⁴ James Chester Hawkins Sr. married Goldie Vera Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter.¹ James Chester Hawkins Sr. was born on January 22, 1900 at Virginia.^5,3

     James Chester Hawkins Jr. was born on February 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 He married Norma Louise Balochie on June 10, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Zena Matilda "Mattie" Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9013.⁶ She was born on December 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,4,5 As of circa 1930,her married name was Ferguson.⁷ She married Francis Eugene Ferguson Jr. circa 1930.^4,7,5 Zena Matilda "Mattie" Smith died on October 20, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^3,6,4,5

     Joseph Alvah Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 3, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He died on January 15, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 063-20-9159.⁵ Her married name was Kelly.⁴ Mabel Virginia Smith married Patrick B. Kelly.⁴ Mabel Virginia Smith was born on May 4, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 She died on November 11, 2000 at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 93.^5,3,4 She KELLY, Mabel Virginia Smith, died on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2000. Born in Floyd, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she was the youngest of seven siblings, four of whom lived to be nonagenarians. She was the widow of Patrick B. Kelly, an attorney, and the founder of the first school of Criminal Science in the nation. She had lived in Roanoke, Virginia, Chicago, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia, New York City and, since 1969, in Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut. In her long and full life she had a capacity for collecting people. Her wit and charm, but also generosity of heart and ability to listen attracted many to her. Her major field of interest and study was in psychology. Her final act of generosity was to donate her body for research at the Yale School of Medicine. A communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Southbury, she had converted to Catholicism after her marriage. Her religious studies were under the direction of Mother Frances Prussett, of the Cenacle in Chicago. Mother Prussett was herself a convert, from Roanoke, Virginia. Mabel chose the name Frances for her confirmation name. Mabel had worked in a supervisory capacity for Mutual of New York Life Insurance Co. Among her duties was overseeing the placement of work study pupils in cooperation with the New York City Public Schools. While living in New York she served as the Deputy Commissioner of Manhattan's West Side, for the Girl Scout's of America. She was elected an honorary member of the Gamma Alpha (Manhattan) chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a women's International Honor Society for educators. In Southbury she was formerly a member of the League of Women Voters, as well as a member of the Democratic Party. She will be remembered for her hospitality and culinary skills. As an early resident of Heritage Village she set a standard for party giving, earning the title of the Pearl Mesta of Heritage Village. She is survived by her remaining sister, Goldie Gates of Walnut Cove, North Carolina; two daughters, Patricia and Colleen, both of Southbury; and many nephews and nieces throughout the country. A memorial service and reception will be held at 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Southbury, Conn. on Saturday, December 2, 2000. Donations in her memory may be made to the Yale School of Medicine, to St. Mary's Hospital, or to the Sisters of Divine Compassion in White Plains, New York or Heritage Village Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 2045, Southbury, Conn. 06488 on November 16, 2000.⁴