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     Eugenia Clarice Whitenack FLOYD - Mrs. Eugenia Whitenack NcNeil, 84, died Wednesday in a Salem nursing home. She was the widow of Samuel E. McNeil and formerly of Terrys Fork. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Glenna) Manning, Mrs. Collin (Luetta) Gregory, Mrs. Everett (Marion) Lancaster, all of Salem; Mrs. Paul (ElFreda) Duncan, Blacksburg; Mrs. Banks (Opal) Conner, Roanoke, one son, Sam E. McNeil, Roanoke, 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Austin, Copper Hill; Mrs. Ollie Hale, Check. Funeral will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Haven's Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Austin and the Rev. Joseph M. Willard officiating with internment in Wilson Cemetery.⁶ She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6 She was born on September 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4,5 She married Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil, son of Henry McNeil and Mary E. Delilah Smith, on September 3, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,6,5 As of September 3, 1922,her married name was McNeil. Eugenia Clarice Whitenack died on February 27, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,4,6,5

     Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She was born on July 12, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,1,3 She married Oscar Wiley Whitenack, son of Jonathan A. Whitenack and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 As of August 9, 1891,her married name was Whitenack. Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence died on November 27, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.^5,1,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8008.³ Alvah Holland Compton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 18, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Jacqueline Frances "Jackie" Light, daughter of William Carson Light and Hazel Rachel Conner, on January 12, 1952 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 Alvah Holland Compton died on January 24, 1993 at Virginia at age 61.^3,2 He COMPTON, Alvah Holland, 61, of Elliston, died Sunday, January 24, 1993. He is survived by two daughters, Ms. Gail Martin, Newport News, Miss Fay Compton, Eagle Rock; one son, Larry Compton, Elliston; his mother, Mrs. Lillie M. Compton, Elliston; two sisters, Mrs. Ramona Dunn, Mrs. Norma J. Dunn, both of Elliston; one grandson, Joshua Compton, Elliston. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 1993 at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston with the Rev. David Neal and Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on January 26, 1993.²

     Hazel Avice Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1584.⁷ She was born on August 13, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,2,1,4 She married Cecil Ray "Bill" Austin, son of Jessie Vinton R. Austin and Nannie Gay Clower, on July 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of July 11, 1935,her married name was Austin. Hazel Avice Whitenack died on January 26, 2000 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,8,3 She CHRISTIANSBURG - Hazel Whitenack Austin, 80, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 26, 2000. She was the beloved wife of Cecil for 64 years, and a dedicated homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a special friend to all. She will be sadly missed. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Gracie Vest Whitenack. Mrs. Austin is survived by: her husband, Cecil R. (Bill) Austin of Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, Lindsey R. and Barbara Austin, Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Judy A. and Larry Atkinson, Elliston; grandchildren, Ronnie Austin, Austin, Texas, Cheryl Austin, Roanoke, Sonya Austin, Elliston, Rhonda Martin, Don Joe and Shawna Hall, all of Christiansburg; step grandchildren, Mike and Laura Henry, Clermont, Florida, Scott and Julie Henry, Ashburn, Virginia, Ken White, Savannah, Ga., Lorrie and Tim Earp, Charlotte, NC; great-grandchildren, Robbie and Yvette Martin and Amber Hall, Christiansburg, Hannah Austin, Elliston; step great-grandhchildren, Allen and Abby Henry, Clermont, Florida, Christopher and Matthew Henry, Ashburn, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Bernard Vest, Check, brother and sister-in-law, Mason and Charlotte Whitenack, Roanoke. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Reverend William R. Smith and Elder W.T. Conner officiating. Interment was in Wilson Cemetery. on January 28, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-38-1360.⁵ John Darnell "Whitey" Ferris was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on June 8, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He married Opal Dean Light, daughter of William Carson Light and Hazel Rachel Conner, on July 9, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 John Darnell "Whitey" Ferris died on January 1, 1993 at Virginia at age 58.^5,2 He FERRIS, John D., ("Whitey"), 58, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 1, 1993. He attended Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, and was a retired employee of the City of Roanoke. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Opal L. Ferris; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy F. Mattox and husband, Neal of Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark D. Ferris and wife, Cynthia, Roanoke; five grandchildren; four brothers, Noah E. and Jimmy D. Ferris, both of Roanoke, G. M. (Tom) Ferris, Woodbridge, Robert W. Ferris, Phillipine Islands; three sisters, Omega Madison of Arlington, Agnes Sanderson, Maryland, Joyce Wyatt, California. Funeral service will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Monday, January 4, with the Rev. Bruce Noffsinger officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Society or Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel. on January 3, 1993.²

     Donnie Elizabeth Moates was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-18-2505.⁴ She was born on November 19, 1922 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.^4,3 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Vest.³ She married Alwin David Vest, son of Cleophus Edwin "Cleo" Vest and Effie Viola Sink, on December 21, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 Donnie Elizabeth Moates died on November 28, 1996 at Virginia at age 74.^1,4 She VEST, Donnie Moates, 74, of Roanoke Co., died Thursday, November 28, 1996. Mrs. Vest was a long-time and faithful member of Enon Baptist Church and was the widow of Alwin David Vest. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin David and Janice Edwards Vest, Roanoke, Donnie Alwin and Gudrun Tiefenthaler Vest, Colorado Springs, Colo., Steven M. and Deann Rognon Vest, Flagstaff, Ariz; her grandchildren, Donna Vest Howell and husband, Raymond, Parrott, Va., David and Kimberly Vest, both of Roanoke, Christian and Ashley Vest, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jennifer Vest, Memphis, Tenn., Alexandra and Madison Vest, Flagstaff, Ariz; great-grandchildren, Holly, Ryan, Samantha, Sarita and Sierra Howell; brothers, James Moates, Aiken, S.C., Robert (Bob) Moates, Midlothian, Va. A graveside service will be held in Evergreen Burial Park Saturday, November 30, 1996 at 1 p.m., with Dr. B. Conrad Johnson officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 1 p.m. Friday, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on November 29, 1996.¹

     Jack Maynard Fizer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 He was born on April 18, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He married Elizabeth Fern Light, daughter of William Carson Light and Hazel Rachel Conner, on February 15, 1958 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4,5,8 Jack Maynard Fizer died on November 6, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^5,9 He Jack M. Fizer, 76, of Roanoke, was born on April 18, 1935, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Left to cherish his memory is his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Fern Light Fizer; sons and daughters- in-law, Jack (David) and Paula Fizer, James D. (Jim) and Kathie Fizer; grandchildren, Matthew, Shawn, Lindsey, Zoee and Paige Fizer, Jennifer and Hollyann Zaagsma and Bruce Rowe; three great- grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Stump; and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of Garden City Church of the Nazarene and owned and operated Fizer 's Garage for 25 years. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastors Lowell Chaney and Steve Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on November 8, 2011.⁵

     Cleophus Edwin "Cleo" Vest was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Effie Viola Sink on March 2, 1912.^5,1 Cleophus Edwin "Cleo" Vest died on March 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^1,4

     Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2 He was born on January 10, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,7 He married Laura Green Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on May 4, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner died on November 7, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.^10,11,7

     Effie Viola Sink was born on May 27, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Cleophus Edwin "Cleo" Vest, son of David Washington Vest and Admonia Elizabeth "Addie" Conner, on March 2, 1912.^2,1 As of March 2, 1912,her married name was Vest. Effie Viola Sink died on June 10, 1978 at age 89.¹

     Penny Newcomb married Paul Bradley Light, son of William Carson Light and Hazel Rachel Conner, on September 24, 1966.^2,1 As of September 24, 1966,her married name was Light. Penny Newcomb died on September 27, 1981 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; Died in an auto accident.¹

     Marion Janet Allen was born on October 14, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,5 She married Gabriel Liang Cho Chin on August 1, 1970 at Taipei, Taiwan.^2,1,7,5 As of August 1, 1970,her married name was Chin.¹ Marion Janet Allen died on December 22, 2018 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 80.⁵ She Janet Allen Chin, 80, passed away at home in Ann Arbor on December 22, 2018 after an extended illness. Janet was born October 14, 1938 in Floyd Virginia, the daughter of Alvie Peter Allen and Harriet Agatha Shank Allen. She was baptized at Harris Cannaday Presbyterian Church in Floyd, Virginia, graduated from Check High School in 1957 and attended college at Ferrum College and Madison College (now James Madison University). After receiving a Master's degree in Christian Education from Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond Virginia, she served as a missionary in Taiwan from 1967 to 1970. In 1970 she married Gabriel Liang Cho Chin in Taipei Taiwan. They relocated to the United States in 1971 and took up residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Janet earned a Master's degree in Library Science at the University of Michigan and took courses towards a Master's degree in Art History. Janet worked as a librarian for almost fifty years, in public libraries and universities and as a professional cataloguer. She loved information in all its forms, including particularly history, trivia, prose, and puns. Janet had a close and loving relationship with her two brothers and two sisters, who all survive her: Susan Allen Collins of Charlottesville, Virginia, Wm. Mark Allen (June) of Floyd, Virginia, Nancy Demory Harrison (Robert) of Christiansburg, Virginia, and David Allen (Kazuko) of Floyd, Virginia. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband Gabriel, who passed in 2005. She is survived by four children and eight grandchildren: Elleanor Chin (Andrew Chang) of Portland, Oregon, Peter Chin (Cynthia Shaff Chin) of Portland, Oregon, Miriam Chin (David Schilmoeller) of Portland Oregon, Harriet Held of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Daille, Dorothy, and Hyacinth Held, Sophia and Tesla Chin, and Agatha, Edwin, and Beatrice Chang. Janet enjoyed reading, travel, painting and drawing, doing the New York Times crossword puzzle, and spending time with family. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor for over forty years. She volunteered with the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County and was a committed blood donor to the Red Cross. on December 27, 2018.⁵

     Elizabeth Susan Allen was born on May 21, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4,5 As of October 9, 1965,her married name was Kenny.³ She married Michael Gage Kenny on October 9, 1965 at Charlottesville, Virginia.³ Elizabeth Susan Allen and Michael Gage Kenny were divorced on October 28, 1968 at Charlottesville, Virginia.⁵ As of April 11, 1969,her married name was Collins.³ Elizabeth Susan Allen married Roderic Greene Collins IV on April 11, 1969 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,6 Elizabeth Susan Allen died on February 26, 2024 at Virginia at age 82.⁶ She Elizabeth Susan Allen Collins, 82, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away Monday, Feb 26, 2024 after a long illness. She was born May 21, 1941 in Floyd, VA, the daughter of Alvie Peter Allen and Harriet Agatha Shank Allen, and was preceded in death by her husband, Rod Collins, and sister, Janet (Allen) Chin. Sue attended Ferrum and Union colleges before obtaining her masters in anthropology from the University of Virginia. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant in the University's Department of Chemistry, and participated in the 2002 CWA union organization effort. An accomplished artist and poet, Sue also volunteered for Reading for the Blind and was an active member of the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. She is survived by her sons Roddy Collins of Natick, MA, and Will Collins, of Charlottesville; her grandson, Nicholas Rosenberg-Collins of Wellesley, MA; by her sister, Nancy Demory Harrison (Robert) and brothers William Mark Allen (June) and David Allen (Kazuko), all of Floyd; and by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. on March 3, 2024.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 717-10-2219.⁹ Alwin David Vest was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on August 20, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,4,5,6 He married Donnie Elizabeth Moates on December 21, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,4 Alwin David Vest died on October 8, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^9,2,3

     Joel Shank was buried at Shank Cemetery, on the former Henry and Joel Shank farm and Beaver Dam Creek and U.S. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 19, 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Antoinette Wickham, daughter of Nathaniel R. Wickham and Mary B. "Polly" Shortt, on June 23, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Joel Shank died on June 23, 1914 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,3

     Mary Antoinette Wickham was buried at Shank Cemetery, on the former Henry and Joel Shank farm and Beaver Dam Creek and U.S. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 10, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Joel Shank on June 23, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 23, 1859,her married name was Shank. Mary Antoinette Wickham died on February 6, 1931 at age 90.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-78-6696.⁷ Harriet Agatha Shank was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 9, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 She married Alvin Peter "Alvie" Allen, son of Charles William Allen and Annie Mary Redman, on January 9, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 As of January 9, 1938,her married name was Allen. Harriet Agatha Shank died on June 8, 1992 at age 77; Murdered in her home by a deaf mute.^7,2,3 She Harriet Agatha Shank Allen, age 77, died at her home Monday, June 8, 1992. (author note - she was murdered by a deaf-mute Thomas Lonnie Helms, Jr., who was judged not competent to stand trial and sentenced to a state mental institution) She was the widow of Alvie P. Allen, and was a daughter of the late Richard M. and Gertrue Vest Shank. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janet and Gabrielle Chin, Ann Arbor, Mich; Susan Collins, Shawsville; Nancy and Roy Demory, Fairfax Station; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mark and June Allen, Salem; David Allen, Charlotte, N.C; eight grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Manilla and Stanford Cannaday, Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard M., Jr., and Jane Shank, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ferrum College or a charity of choice. Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on June 12, 1992.²