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     Joseph Clifton Key married Frances Garner. Joseph Clifton Key married Lillian Chambliss. Joseph Clifton Key was born in March, 1857 at Alabama.¹ He died in 1939 at Walker Co., Alabama.¹

     Susan Williams married John B. Key, son of Joseph Garland Key and Rachel P. Cole. Her married name was Key. Susan Williams was born on September 20, 1846 at Alabama.¹ She died on July 5, 1941 at Alabama at age 94.¹

     Joseph Weems married Nancy E. Key, daughter of Joseph Garland Key and Rachel P. Cole. Joseph Weems was born on November 27, 1847.¹ He died on June 11, 1916 at age 68.¹

     Charles Edward Crews was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-05-6287.³ He was born on October 28, 1907 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 He married Richie Burnell Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on December 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Charles Edward Crews died on January 19, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,2

     Velta Leona Akers was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9998.⁴ She was born on February 13, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 As of circa 1947,her married name was Maxey.¹ She married William Clyde Maxey, son of Latosca Raymond Maxey and Laola W. Dickerson, circa 1947.^1,2 Velta Leona Akers died on September 19, 2013 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,4,5 She Velta Leona Akers Maxey, 88, of Botetourt County, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 19, 2013, after enjoying many visits by her family and friends. Born in Floyd County, Velta was an active member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, a past member of Vinton Church of the Brethren, an avid gardener well known for her 'green thumb' and earned the nickname "The Hat Lady" for the fashionable hats she always wore. Velta was preceded in death by her parents, Griffith and Maude Akers. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57½ years, William Clyde Maxey. A devoted mother, she is survived by her four children, Billy Maxey (Angie Lockhart), of Greely, Colo., Wayne Maxey (Kelly), of Fincastle, Teresa Maxey (Mike White) of Richmond, and Karen Bell (Rock), of Newport News; granddaughters, Kristina Waddell (Jeffrey), Veronica Wright (Michael), Tollie Bell; grandsons, Max and Hobbs Bell, Kevin (Tina) and Billy (Christina) White; seven great-grandchildren, Kiara Bailey, Jayden Waddell, Christian and Bentley Wright, Mireya, Isabella, and Braydon White. Burial to follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on September 21, 2013.²

     Amos Wilson Alderman was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Liona V. Sutphin.² Amos Wilson Alderman was born in 1872.² He died in 1947.²

     Liona V. Sutphin married Amos Wilson Alderman.² Liona V. Sutphin was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Alderman. She was born in 1877.²

     Mildred Victoria Alderman was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on December 9, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on November 5, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 11.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 500-01-7344.¹⁰ Rollo Ruben Bates Jr. was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on April 26, 1920 at Aurora, Lawrence Co., Missouri.^10,2,3,6 He married Lena M. Venzloff on June 16, 1946 at Monett, Lawrence Co., Missouri.¹ Rollo Ruben Bates Jr. married Elizabeth Junior Greenan on August 28, 1948 at Alexandria, Virginia.^4,11 Rollo Ruben Bates Jr. died on November 30, 1996 at Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 76.^10,2,5,6

     Infant Dobbins was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on April 20, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 20, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 421-07-6918.³ Lt. Col. Leon Malcolm Burgess was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1916 at Collinsville, DeKalb Co., Alabama.^1,3,5 He married Helen Sue Weddle, daughter of William McKinley Weddle and Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner, on December 24, 1945 at Harrogate, Claiborne Co., Tennessee.^6,1,2,7 Lt. Col. Leon Malcolm Burgess died on July 5, 2002 at South Carolina at age 85.^1,3,5 He Lt. Colonel Leon Malcom Burgess, United States Air Force (Retired) died July 5, 2002. Colonel Burgess was born August 2, 1916 in Collinsville, Alabama. He was the son of the late Claude M. Burgess and Theodosia Glazner Burgess. Colonel Burgess began his Air Force career in 1943 when he entered Navigator Training. During World War II, he served in the Western Pacific as a Navigator/Radar Operator aboard B-29's. He flew 29 combat missions in the air offensive against Japan. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters while serving with the 19th Bombardment Group in the Marianas Islands during this period. He was in the inactive reserves from 1948 until 1951. He was graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Personnel Management. He also obtained a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. He resumed his Air Force career flying on the B-47 at Pinecastle AFB, Florida. During this period he was a member of the crew that flew the historic non-stop B-47 mission, 11,450 miles from Guam to Morocco in 22 hours and 50 minutes. In 1960, he was assigned to Barkdale AFB, Louisiana with the Combat Evaluation Group. In 1964, he transferred to the Minuteman Missile program at Whitemen AFB, Missouri where he served as the commander of the 508th Strategic Mission Squadron. He finished his military career as the Assistant Director of Operations at the 44th Missile Wing, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. After 30 years in the military, Colonel Burgess retired in 1973. He devoted his time to family, volunteer work, gardening, golf and church activities. Colonel Burgess was a Master Navigator with more than 6000 flying hours. He also held the Master Missileman Badge. Other military awards include an additional Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign with two bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. Survivors include his wife, Helen Sue Weddle Burgess; daughters, Lt. Colonel Laura B. Stevens, Lt. Colonel Lucinda L. Carlson, Merry Burgess-Boyd and Commander Melody L. Bock; sons, Major Dean A. Burgess and Claude W. Burgess; 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2002. The memorial service, with full military honors, will be at New Prospect Baptist Church, Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 2:00 PM with the Reverend John Rogers and Dr. Lewis E. Greene officiating. The family requests no flowers. Remembrances may made to Leon and Sue Burgess International Student Scholarship Fund at Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC 27506, Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to a charity of one's choice. The McDougald Funeral Home on July 8, 2002.¹

     Jerry Edward Switzer was born on December 17, 1956.³ He died on June 23, 2014 at Virginia at age 57.³ He Jerry Edward Switzer of Fincastle, Va., passed away suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born on December 17, 1956, to the late Cecil and Louise Switzer of New Castle, Va. Jerry loved the outdoors enjoying gardening, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by brothers, Clarence (Fred) Switzer, of Roanoke, Va., Gary Switzer, of Bedford, Va., Richard Switzer, of Troutville, Va., Cecil (Kevin) Switzer, of Collinsville, Va; and sisters, Betty Hale, of New Castle, Va., Rebecca Switzer, of Fincastle, Va., and Martha Mills, of Augusta, Ga. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Norman Bean Harvey. Jerry will forever be missed by close friends and family. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. on June 25, 2014.³

     Beatrice Bea Whited married Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall, son of Andrew Merritt Hall and Alice Victoria "Allie" Collins.² Her Social Security Number was 229-32-6286.³ Beatrice Bea Whited was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her married name was Hall. She was born on May 25, 1914 at Keokee, Lee Co., Virginia.^3,5,1 She died on September 17, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,3,5 She HALL, Beatrice W., 84, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, September 17, 1998, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Hall; and one son, Tommy Hall. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Delores Hall, Roanoke; one grandson and wife, Tommy and Lisa Hall; and four great-granddaughters, all of Texas; sisters, Carrie Marcum, Blacksburg, Lucille Brown, Eastville, and Louise Schafer, Evansville, Ind; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on September 19, 1998.⁴