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     Wilsie Daniel Iddings was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 23, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Carter circa 1927.^3,6 Wilsie Daniel Iddings died on May 1, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.²

     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