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     Henry Lee Dyer was buried at Roanoke County Farm Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on December 25, 1853 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Lydia/Lidia J. "Liddie" Poff, daughter of Peter Riley Poff Jr. and Mary Ann Reed, on November 5, 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Henry Lee Dyer died on February 5, 1920 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,3

     Margaret Katherine Meadows was born circa 1846 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 She married Peter Riley Poff Jr., son of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on September 6, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of September 6, 1879,her married name was Poff.² Margaret Katherine Meadows died on December 10, 1881 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴

     Darrah C. Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on December 22, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Oliver Blaine Wilson was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.² He was born on April 14, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth year of 1892.^6,1,7 He married Lula Virginia Manning, daughter of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on April 29, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Oliver Blaine Wilson died in 1961 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.²

     Infant Conner was born on August 16, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 20, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of fever.¹

     William DeWeese was born circa 1761 at Robinson Township, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Sarah Polly Hubble on November 29, 1789 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ William DeWeese died circa 1812 at Putnam, Pulaski Co., Kentucky.²

     Sarah Polly Hubble was born circa 1763 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania.² She married William DeWeese on November 29, 1789 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1790,her married name was DeWeese. Sarah Polly Hubble died circa 1797 at Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-64-4255.² Her married name was Palmer.³ Virginia Cynthia "Jennie" Wright was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married Unknown Palmer.³ Virginia Cynthia "Jennie" Wright was born on November 21, 1892.^3,2 She married Joseph Berry Vest, son of John E. Vest and Sarah Lucinda Juanna Hall, on January 29, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of January 29, 1911,her married name was Vest. Virginia Cynthia "Jennie" Wright died on July 13, 1979 at age 86.^3,6

     Patricia Ann "Pat" Travaglini Patricia Ann Austin was born in Philadelphia on April 9, 1943. After a long struggle with cancer, she sadly lost the battle on April 6, 2019. Her parents were Louis and Elizabeth [Montani] Travaglini. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Burton Dale and three children: Jeffrey Michael, Jennifer Dale [Polucci], and Jason Louis. Jennifer and her husband Michael gave her two beautiful granddaughters, Elizabeth and Katherine. She is also survived by her brother, Louis Joseph Travaglini, Aunt Theresa [Montani] Rosini, Uncle Lewis Simons and numerous Travaglini and Montani relatives. Other family members include brother and sister-in-law, James and Charlotte Austin of Chattanooga TN and their family. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA. After graduation, she worked as a secretary at Publicker Industries and then at Bell Telephone. After marriage, she raised her three children and managed the household while Dale worked at Boeing Helicopters. She loved active hobbies such as aerobic dancing and skiing. She also enjoyed taking several trips each year to the family cattle farm in rural Virginia, where the children could experience a simpler way of life. Once the children were grown, she enjoyed a long career at the Franklin Mint. After Dale retired, they toured all continental states including Alaska, as well as the provinces of Canada. They visited thirty national parks where she fondly created her greatest travel memories. When her grandchildren were born in Colorado, she also loved spending time with them in Steamboat Springs, perhaps the happiest time of her life. In later life, she and Dale traveled to Europe to see Ireland, Scotland, and Italy, giving her additional worldly experiences. Although she was unable to overcome her health battle late in life, she leaves behind a loving family with many fond memories, and will sadly be missed. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.³ She was buried at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 Sproul Road, Springfield, Delaware Co., Delaware.³ She was born on April 9, 1943 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.³ She married Burton Dale Austin, son of Willie Burton Austin and Agatha Dale Vest, in June, 1965 at Delaware.^1,2,3,4 As of June, 1965,her married name was Austin.⁴ Patricia Ann "Pat" Travaglini died on April 6, 2019 at Delaware at age 75.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-05-3244.⁴ Charles Tiras Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 He was born on January 22, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Irene Janney, daughter of Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney and Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee, on November 6, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^7,5,1,6,8 Charles Tiras Conner died on March 24, 2002 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.^4,1 He CHECK - Charles Tiras Conner, 94, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd where he received wonderful love and care while he was there. He was a long time member and deacon of the Salem Primitive Baptist Church (Head of the River) also trustee of the church and church cemetery. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Janney Conner and two sons, Bobby and Paul Conner. He is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-laws, Mary and Wade Poff, Copper Hill, Mae and Alvin Vest, Copper Hill, June and Dean Conner, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law and husband, Sylvia and David Whitlow, Check; foster brother and wife, Fordsell and Margaret Ferris, Roanoke; four sisters-in-laws, Sylvia Conner, Check, Effie Conner, Roanoke, Edna Janney, Roanoke, Chlorine Conner, Bent Mountain; one brother-in-law, Charles Janney, Roanoke; many nieces and nephews; many friends. Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Church with Pastor Elder Hale Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or Fire Departments. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. on March 25, 2002.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5253.⁹ Preston Daye Conner was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Virginia PFC Corps. of Mil. Police WWII."^10,4,5,11,12 He was born on October 7, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI and the Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File have a birth year of 1913.^{9,10,1,2,5,11,6,12,13} He married Theodra Helen Blankenship, daughter of Giles Elery Blankenship and Trudy Agnes Conner, on October 21, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Preston Daye Conner and Theodra Helen Blankenship were divorced on November 27, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁴ Preston Daye Conner married Oneda Gay Harris, daughter of Walter Jackson Harris and Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman, on April 3, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Preston Daye Conner died on December 8, 1970 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^{9,10,4,5,11,12,13} He Preston Daye Conner, 56, of Willis died Tuesday, December 8, 1970, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Oneda Harris Conner; six daughters, Mrs. Christine Graham, Mrs. Betty Graham, Mrs. Shirley Graham, Mrs. Lillian Goad, Mrs. Reba B. Spangler, Mrs. Diane Brown, Roanoke; three brothers, Alvis Conner, Tiras Conner, Copper Hill, Roy Conner, Fayetteville, W. Va; two sisters, Mrs. Warner Poff, Mrs. Vance Poff, Copper Hill. Burial in Willis Cemetery. on December 17, 1970.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0227.¹⁶ Lewis Brammer King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,8,10 He was born on January 21, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,16,2,4,3,5,6,8,9,10,11} He married Garnet Irene Hale, daughter of William Elliott "Willie" Hale and Ollie Jane Whitenack, on October 12, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,3,4,5,6,7,15,8} Lewis Brammer King died on October 10, 1987 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,2,5,6,8,10

     Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner was buried at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 30, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall, son of Jackson Lemuel Hall and Isabelle Jane Likens, on May 31, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of May 31, 1894,her married name was Hall. Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner and Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall were divorced before June 12, 1900.⁶ As of 1902,her married name was Ratliff.⁷ Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner married Robert Lee Ratliff in 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Sarah was Robert's second wife.^8,7,3 Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner died on January 12, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 64; Died of tuberculosis.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0228.⁸ Charles Morris King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2 He was born on August 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,4,3 He married Ora Lee Vest, daughter of Peter Samuel Vest and Doshia I. Hale, on August 7, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,10,4,11 Charles Morris King died on November 9, 1990 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,8,2,9,4 He CHECK - Charles Morris King, age 78, passed away Friday night at his home. He is survived by his wife, Ora Vest King of Check; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Betty King of Check; two daughters and son-in-law, Phyllis K. Haislip of Atlanta, Ga; Linda and David Campbell of Salem; one granddaughter, Heather Haislip of Atlanta, Ga; one grandson, John David Campbell of Salem; one sister, Flora K. Holt of Clarimda, Iowa; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church (Head of the River Church), Copper Hill with the Elder Hale Terry officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. on November 11, 1990.²

     John Winston King was buried at Danville National Cemetery, 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia.^1,8 He was born on August 10, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4,8,9 He married Ocie Lucille Willis, daughter of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on March 6, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Winston King died on July 13, 1944 at France at age 31.^1,5,8,9 He Pvt. John W. King, Roanoke, formerly of Floyd county, was killed in a traffic accident somewhere in France, July 13, 1944. Pvt. King was en route to his base after delivering press dispatches to First Army headquarters when his jeep hit a hole in the road and overturned. He was injured only slightly in this accident but was hurt badly when the jeep that picked him up was involved in another accident. He died within a few hours. Pvt. King was born in Floyd county, Virginia, Aug. 10, 1912. The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. King, who reside in Check, Va. He entered the service in May, 1943 and he received his basic training at Fort Riley, kansas. He completed his training in the motorized division of the infantry in October, 1943. He then was transferred to Ft. George Meade, Maruland, to complete his advanced training. He had been stationed overseas since december, 1943. Other than his parents, John is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ocie King of Roanoke. One sister, Miss Flora Ina King of Oak Ridge, Ten., two brothers, Brammer King of Check and Charles M. King of Norfolk, who was a twin brother of John. circa July 15, 1944.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9470.⁵ Flora Ina "Flo" King was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.¹ She was born on January 15, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 She married Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt, son of William Walter Holt and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Bales, on May 4, 1946 at North Carolina.^1,6 As of May 4, 1946,her married name was Holt. Flora Ina "Flo" King died on January 13, 1997 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa, at age 74.^1,5

     Garnet Irene Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,14 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-0235.¹⁵ She was born on January 15, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,16,3,4,13,14,5,15} She married Lewis Brammer King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on October 12, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,17,4,10,13,18} As of October 12, 1940,her married name was King. Garnet Irene Hale died on October 3, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.^10,14,15,18 She Garnet Hale King, 94, was received to our Lord on the evening of Monday, October 3, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of Check, Va., in Floyd County. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Brammer King; parents, William Edward and Ollie Whitenack Hale; her brother, William Hale, of Radford; and her sister, Nelva Rutrough, of Blacksburg. She is survived by her sister, Francis Graham, of Galax; son, Kenneth Hale King, of Check; former daughter-in-law, Carolyn C. King; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy King and Vernon W. Page, of Roanoke; and grandchildren and spouses, Vickey King and Jody Davis, Kenneth H. Jr. and Kelly King, of Roanoke, Joseph and Heather King, of Check, Dr. Kelly Page and Dominique Werder, of Tampa, Fla., Nicole Page and Jason Ray, of Roanoke. Granny Great's delights included her nine great-grandchildren, Max and Samson Werder, Caroline, Kenneth, William and Luke King, Trevor and Caitlin King and Nicholas Davis. Her love for family was immeasurable, serving as both her strength and legacy. Interment will be held in Restvale Cemetery. on October 5, 2011.¹⁰

     Clione Jean Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on July 21, 1938 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She died on January 6, 1939 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,2

     Lula Virginia Manning was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁴ She was born on October 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She married Oliver Blaine Wilson, son of James William Wilson and Emma Odell Conner, on April 29, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of April 29, 1908,her married name was Wilson.² Lula Virginia Manning died in 1964 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁴

     Carolyn Alice Weddle was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 24, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 She married Winston Rosley Poff, son of Edmond Ezra Poff and Mabel Arlington Conner, on August 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,3 As of August 19, 1960,her married name was Poff. Carolyn Alice Weddle died on November 24, 2020 at Virginia at age 76.³ She Carolyn Alice Poff, 76, of Copper Hill, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She enjoyed traveling with friends to antique car shows, eating breakfast with her morning crew at Hardee's. She adored watching her grandkids play in the mud and eating ice cream. She also had a laugh you could hear for miles. She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Teresa Carol; mother, Zella Compton; and father, Joe Weddle. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Winston Poff; sons, Ricky Poff (Nila), and Mark Poff; granddaughter, Ladonna Yearout-Patton; grandsons, Stephen and Mason Poff; great-grandsons, Able, Forest, River, and Draper Yearout-Patton; great-granddaughters, Layowin "Grace" Patton, Mila and Ruby Poff; along with close friend, Renee Turner. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on November 28, 2020.³

     Robert Lee Ratliff was buried at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born in May, 1874 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate says he was 70 years of age but in the 1900 Census he listed his birth date as May, 1874.^4,3 He married Sarah Jane "Sally" Conner, daughter of Andrew C. Conner and Matilda Ann Walters, in 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Sarah was Robert's second wife.^5,1,6 Robert Lee Ratliff died on February 27, 1935 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 60.³

     Julia Eller Gowen was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.² She was born circa 1901 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Gunter.⁵ She married Willie Lawrence "Bill" Gunter circa 1922.^2,5 Julia Eller Gowen died on May 10, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.²