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     Mildred Lucille Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0391.¹⁰ She was born on September 14, 1915 at Honaker, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,10,3 She married Dr. Carl Alvin Collins Jr. on August 20, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4,5,8,3 As of August 20, 1938,her married name was Collins. Mildred Lucille Conner died on June 12, 2003 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,10,8,3 She COLLINS, Mildred Conner, 87, of Daleville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at her home. Mildred was a very artistic person organizing the handcraft and fellowship group known as the Flying Fingers. She had always been active and supportive alongside her husband in the many churches he pastored, taking part in world missions and had gone with Dr. Collins on his mission trips to China, Japan, East Africa, Jerusalem and Mexico. They spent six months in Kenya, East Africa, and while there, Mildred painted and organized books in a library that had been established for students to use. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Noah and Abbigail Conner, four sisters, three brothers and her two sons, Carlton Douglas Collins and Dwight Curtis Collins. Mildred is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 65 years, Dr. Carl A. Collins, Jr; her granddaughters, Catherine Stinnett of Boerne, Texas, Rebecca Pinsinti and husband, Matthew of Madison Heights, Va; her great-grand-children, David and McKenzie Pinsinti; her sisters, Ruth C. Weaver and husband, Scott of Christiansburg, Mabel C. Guilliams and husband, George of Riner, Va; several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express appreciation to Adventa Hospice for their love, devotion, compassion and untiring service to Mildred and also to Dr. Steve Collins from St. Paul's Housecall Ministry. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 14, 2003.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-05-4492.¹⁰ Mabel Elnora Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,11 She was born on June 18, 1917 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,8,1,10 She married George Cornelius Guilliams, son of Thomas Cornelius Guilliams and Callie Ruth Agee, on September 14, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,2,3,4,8,11} As of September 14, 1943,her married name was Guilliams. Mabel Elnora Conner died on September 13, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^8,13,10 She Mabel C. Guilliams, 94, of Riner, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. She was born on June 18, 1917. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Noah and Abigail Conner; and all nine of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, George C. Guilliams; one son, Steve Guilliams and wife, Donna, of Myrtle Beach, S.C; one daughter, Sue Thacker and husband, Bob, of Riner, Va; one grandson, Robert Thacker and wife, Kimberly, of Nashville, Tenn; one granddaughter, Anna Guilliams, of Myrtle Beach, S.C; one stepgrandson, John Cromer; and stepgreat- grandson, Kirby Cromer, both of Myrtle Beach, S.C; and one stepgreat- granddaughter, Carolina Cromer, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Mabel was a long term active member of the Riner Community and Auburn United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. on September 14, 2011.⁸

     Noah Melear Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on February 9, 1920 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on November 26, 1938 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.^1,3 He Noah Melear Conner, 18, son of the Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Conner of Locust Grove vicinity, died at his home Saturday. He was a member of the Check high school junior class. Interment was in Sherwood burial park. Other than his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Luther Conner of Radford; Eugene, Troutville; Mrs. Charles Richardson, Misses Mabel and Willie Conner, of Christiansburg; Mrs. Virginia C. Mason, Roanoke; Mrs. Carl Collins, Richmond, and Miss Ruth Conner, of Check. on November 30, 1938.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9649.¹¹ Minnie Ruth Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,3 She was born on July 3, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,11,4 She married Walter Scott Weaver on July 22, 1946 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{5,1,6,12,9,13} As of July 22, 1946,her married name was Weaver. Minnie Ruth Elizabeth Conner died on August 16, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^12,14,3,11 She Ruth Conner Weaver of Christiansburg, passed away on August 16, 2011. Ruth taught first grade for many years in the Montgomery County School System. During this time, she saw the need for preschool education and started the private Jack and Jill Kindergarten. She also was an active member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church. Ruth is survived by her husband, Scott Weaver, of Christiansburg; one daughter, the Honorable Cindy Weaver, of Florence, Alabama; one sister and her husband, Mabel and George Guilliams, of Riner; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Pat Whitaker, of Richmond, Sue Thacker, of Riner and Gina Richardson ,of Richmond. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Reverend Doug Kanney officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on August 18, 2011.¹²

     Maybelle Alice Boggess married Eugene Barton "Ugen" Conner, son of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest.^1,3,4,5 Maybelle Alice Boggess was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-2269.⁶ Her married name was Conner. She was born on February 10, 1910 at Virginia.^1,6,7 She died on April 14, 2005 at New Jersey at age 95.^1,6,7 She Maybelle Boggess Conner, 95, of Farmingdale, N.J. and formerly of Troutville, Va., passed peacefully, Thursday, April 14, 2005. Maybelle was born February 10, 1910 to the late William E. and Emma Boggess. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene B. Conner; one son, Wayne A. Conner; brothers, Talmage and Carl Boggess; and sister, Lillian Dodd. She was a retired school teacher from Botetourt County, a member of the Fincastle Order of the Eastern Star, as well as a faithful member of Bible Brethren Church in Troutville, where she played the organ every time the doors where open. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Ruth Conner of Farmingdale, N.J; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Bob Gould of California; grandchildren and spouses, Tina and Mark Bonds, Troutville, Va., Robert and Katina Conner, Nephi, Utah, Tracy Conner, Troutville, Va., Pride and Beth Conner, Howell, N.J., Derek and Karole Proffitt, California, Shannon and Melissa Conner, Mooresville, N.C., W. Eugene Conner, Nephi, Utah; and 16 great-grandchildren.Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 16, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4170.⁶ Lee Earnest Mason was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 1, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,4,5,6 He married Virginia Boyd Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Lee Earnest Mason and Virginia Boyd Conner were divorced on October 10, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lee Earnest Mason died on July 26, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^2,3 He Lee Earnest Mason, age 90 of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 26, 1992, at his home. He was retired from Valley Cadillac-Olds of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Porterfield Mason, June 29, 1980. Surviving are a nephew, Roy L. Mason, Jr; a niece, Doris M. Seay; a great-niece, Virginia M. Viar, all of Roanoke. Services will be at the graveside in Fair View Cemetery. on July 27, 1992.³

     Charles William Richardson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-01-2485.⁹ He was born on September 14, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,9,6,8 He married Ethel Mae Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on August 3, 1935 at Durham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,10 Charles William Richardson died on December 6, 1997 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 82.^3,5,9,7 He Mr. Charles William Richardson, 82, of Richmond, died Saturday, December 6, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Ann L. Richardson; five children, Patricia R. Whitaker, Donald R. Richardson, Lynn C. Reynolds, Regina M. Richardson, all of Richmond, and Sally R. Bailey of Daleville, Va; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brother, Edward M. Richardson of Christiansburg. Mr. Richardson had retired from Reynolds Metals after 35 years of service. He was a past president of the National Accountants Association and was a volunteer at Chippenham Hospital. He was a charter member of Stratford Hills United Methodist Church and its first scoutmaster. on December 8, 1997.⁷

     Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,8 He was born on October 21, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. birth records have a birth date of Dec 20, 1875.^2,1,3,4,6 He married Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on January 24, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,4 Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner died on November 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,4,10 He Brainard W. Conner, 70, died Monday night in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Conner, and the following children, Elmer J., Vaughn, and Mrs. Roscoe Hale, all of Roanoke, and Hanford and Calvert, of Floyd county. Funeral services will be conducted at Terry's Fork church in Floyd county. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on November 28, 1945.¹⁰

     Dr. Carl Alvin Collins Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-03-7155.¹⁰ He was born on March 21, 1915 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 15, 1915.^1,6,7,8,10 He married Mildred Lucille Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on August 20, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,11,4,5,6 Dr. Carl Alvin Collins Jr. died on January 15, 2011 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 95.^5,6,9,10 He Dr. Carl A. Collins, Jr., 95, of Daleville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Dr. Collins was born in Montgomery County. When he was three years old, his father died, leaving his mother with the burden of raising five children. By the time he was nine, Carl was more or less on his own. He studied in the public schools in Lynchburg and Christiansburg, and received his higher education at the University of Richmond, Lynchburg College, Harvard University, Union Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. While in Europe during World War II, Carl was selected by the United States Armed Forces to attend Oxford University. He also attended The Command and Staff University at Maxwell Air Force Base while he was a Chaplain in the United States Air Force. Dr. Collins received his B. A. Degree from Lynchburg College, and his Master's and Doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2003, Carl received an honorary Bachelor of Letters Degree from the University of Richmond.
He was the widower of the former Mildred Conner, who was the daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. N. A. Conner. Rev. Conner, a United Methodist minister, served in the Holston and Virginia Conferences for many years. Carl and Mildred were married for 65 years, until her passing on June 12, 2003. The Collins had two sons who preceded them in death, Carlton Douglas and Dwight Curtis ("Chuck"). Surviving are two granddaughters, Catherine Collins Stennette and Rebekah Collins Pisenti, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to several pastorates in Virginia (including seven years as pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem), he served churches in North Carolina and Texas. Carl served Virginia Baptists through the Sunday School and Church Training Departments. For three years he taught Sociology, and was head of the Sociology Department at Wingate College, a Southern Baptist College in Wingate, N.C. One of his "first loves" was that of the military chaplaincy. He served his country prior to World War II in Panama. He waded ashore on the beachhead in Normandy in World War II, and was in the Southwest Pacific during the Korean Conflict. Carl also served during the Vietnam Conflict. Dr. Collins was in and out of the service, recalled several times for special assignments until his retirement from the military with the rank of Colonel. He served a total of 35 years, receiving three commendations for meritorious service and was a recipient of the Military Cross. In 1982, the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention invited Carl to go to Indonesia to participate in one of the first Volunteer Partnership Evangelism Crusades. In 1983, he, his wife, and two others from the Catawba Valley Baptist Church went to Japan by invitation from the Foreign Mission Board to participate in another Partnership Evangelism Crusade. Dr. Collins undertook 25 voluntary mission trips overseas, preaching on every continent except the Antarctic. He authored a book, "Paul as a Leader", published by Exposition Press in New York, which was a study of the Apostle Paul's role and influence in the field of Christian education. Carl was a former vice president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. He served two terms as moderator of the Lynchburg Baptist Association, two terms as moderator of the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, and one term as president of Roanoke Baptist Missionary and Social Union. He served two terms on the Virginia Baptist General Board, was a representative from the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, and was a trustee at Oak Hill Academy. Dr. Collins was a former employee of the Virginia Baptist Sunday School Department, a former employee of Virginia Baptist Training Union Department, a former trustee of Virginia Baptist Children's Home in Salem, and a former trustee of Chaplains Services of Churches of Virginia. Carl organized Truck Stop Christian Ministries in Troutville. At the end of 1988, Dr. Collins completed almost ten years as pastor of Catawba Valley Baptist Church, and from January thru March of 1989 he was interim pastor at Beulah Baptist Church in Lynchburg. From April 1 thru September 30 of 1989 he was interim pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem, and was the interim at Virginia Heights Baptist Church from October 1, 1989 until August 1, 1990. In all, Carl served as an interim minister at least 17 times in his career. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 18, 2011.⁵

     George Cornelius Guilliams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on February 22, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2,4 He married Mabel Elnora Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on September 14, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,5,9,10,7 George Cornelius Guilliams died on October 21, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^6,3 He George C. Guilliams, of Riner, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the age of 89. He impacted countless members of his community through his generous acts and teachings on the grace of God. He was born on February 22, 1922 to the late Thomas C. and Callie Guilliams. He was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty eight years, Mabel C. Guilliams, who passed away last month. He is survived by his son, Steve Guilliams and his wife, Donna; his daughter, Sue Thacker and her husband, Robert; his grandson, Robert Thacker and his wife, Kimberly; his granddaughter, Anna Guilliams; his stepgrandson, John Cromer; and other loving nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his stepgreat-grandson, Kirby Cromer, and his step great-grandaughter, Carolina Cromer, the daughter of his late stepgrandson, Chris Cromer. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1942, George Guilliams served in the educational system of Montgomery County Schools for 42 years. He was also a member of Auburn United Methodist Church for over 40 years and actively participated in church life by teaching, preaching, and helping with the needs of the community. on October 23, 2011.⁶

     Walter Scott Weaver was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on March 8, 1924 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He married Minnie Ruth Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on July 22, 1946 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,9,10,5 Walter Scott Weaver died on August 12, 2017 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.^5,6 He Walter Scott Weaver, 93, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Scott was a proud World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Weaver proudly served his community with many civic contributions, among them are as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, member of the Lion's Club of Christiansburg with 65 years of perfect attendance, quartermaster of the Leonard E. McCoy VFW post 5311, member of the American Legion, life member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, member of Christiansburg Town Council for 35 years, chairman of the NRV Agency on Aging as well as being on its developemental team, founding member of Warm Hearth Village, and treasurer of the NRV Planning Commission along with many other committees and contributions to his community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Conner Weaver; parents, Robert and Dora Weaver; three brothers and a sister. Scott is survived by his daughter, the Honorable Cynthia G. Weaver, of Florence, Ala; nephew, Dr. W. Scott Weaver and wife, Ann of Roanoke, Va; niece, Sue Thacker and husband, Bob of Riner, Va; special friend, Mark Grossclose; and other nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Warm Hearth at Home and Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving care of Scott over the past few years. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on August 14, 2017.⁵

     James Winfred "Dink" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 29, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Mary Aberdeen/Abberdeen Conner, daughter of William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink, on July 9, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 James Winfred "Dink" Wimmer married Freeda Ellen Williams, daughter of Alfred Dewey Williams and Grace Salome Nichols, on June 2, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,10 James Winfred "Dink" Wimmer died on May 21, 1980 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 50.

     Mary Aberdeen/Abberdeen Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on August 24, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,1,6,3 She married James Winfred "Dink" Wimmer, son of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on July 9, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of July 9, 1945,her married name was Wimmer.¹ Mary Aberdeen/Abberdeen Conner died on January 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.^4,9,6,3

     Larry Dean Howell was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 22, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Mary Catherine Conner, daughter of Elbert Calvin Conner and Clara Annabelle Lawrence, on December 18, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6,7,8 Larry Dean Howell died on February 26, 2018 at Virginia at age 74.³ He Larry Howell, 74 of Floyd, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born February 22, 1944 and was a longtime farmer in Floyd County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Alice Howell; sisters, Ruth Landers, Callie Landreth and Lilli Witt; brother, Joe Howell. He is survived by his wife Mary Howell; brothers, John Howell and wife Danah, Kurtz Howell; sister, Lou Alice Baker; many nieces and Nephews; many good friends. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Check, VA. Flag presentation by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. on February 28, 2018.³

     Phillip Elijah Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He was born on September 3, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters, daughter of William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. and Sarah Jane Argabright, on October 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Phillip Elijah Austin died on December 30, 1944 at age 84.^3,4,2

     Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 She was born on July 8, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Phillip Elijah Austin, son of John Robert H. Austin Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Mills, on October 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 As of October 17, 1892,her married name was Austin. Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters died on September 23, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,1,2,5

     Martha Jane "Janey" Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 She was born on December 23, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner, son of Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner and Laura Green Smith, on January 24, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 As of January 24, 1900,her married name was Conner. Martha Jane "Janey" Vest died on January 30, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.³

     Hanfred Harding Austin Entered U.S. Army Air Force, September 12, 1940; Overseas September 1943. Served a total of 5 years and reenlisted on April 1, 1946 after 5 months as a civilian. He served 20 years in the service. He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9 He CHRISTIANSBURG - Hanfred Harding Austin, age 66, died Friday, June 19, 1987, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was retired after a career in the U.S. Air Force and a second career with the Naval Air Rework Facility in Norfolk. He is survived by one son, Michael G. Austin, Vallejo, Calif; a stepdaughter, Ethelyn P. Lucio, Samoa, Calif; his mother, Margie B. Austin, Check; one sister, Beulah Whitlock, Floyd; three brothers, William B. Austin, Arnold M. Austin, both of Pilot; Dr. Fred Austin, Marion. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Monday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home conducted by Dr. Fred Austin with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Sunday at the funeral home.¹ He married Lilly Brady. Hanfred Harding Austin was born on June 17, 1921 at West Virginia.⁹ He died on June 19, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,9

     William Versel Austin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He Entered the U.S. Navy on February 23, 1942, trained at Bainbridge, Maryland; went overseas on May 11, 1944; awarded World War II Victory Medal; discharged January 26, 1946. He was born on February 18, 1923 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,6,4 He married Glenna Gerlean Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on September 18, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,12,6,4 William Versel Austin died on January 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 94.⁴ He William Versal Austin, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Floyd, Va., to the late George and Margie Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Glenna Vest Austin; his precious grandson, William 'Alex' Altizer; his sister, Beulah Whitlock Vest; and brothers, Hanfred Austin and Arnold (Madie) Austin. Versal is survived by and will be greatly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Deneise and Richard Altizer; brother, Dr. Fred (Vivian) Austin; brothers-in-law, Shelven 'Sonny' Vest and Hubert Harman. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful son, husband, daddy, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He was a faithful and active member of Huffville Methodist/Brethren Church as long as his health permitted. He loved his farm and especially enjoyed raising beef cattle. He also loved to garden and share his produce with his neighbors. He was a kind and generous individual who was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Versal proudly served his country in World War II as part of the United States Navy. After returning from service, he attended school to become a professional meat cutter which he was for more than 60 years. He retired from Armour and Co. after 25 years. He also worked through the years before and after his retirement at Angle's, Wade's and Food Lion. We would like to thank our family and many friends for their continuing love and support. A special thank you goes to the many angels at Radford Health and Rehab for their tender loving care of Dad and our family. Thank you also to Good Samaritan Hospice who has been so caring and helpful. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 26, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dan Whitlock, Dr. Fred Austin, and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Memorial contributions may be made to an ongoing Scholarship for Campers at the UMC Camp Alta Mons established in memory of his grandson Alex Altizer. Donations may be sent to Camp Alta Mons, 2842, Crockett Springs Rd., Shawsville, Va. 24162. Please indicate Camperships in Memory of Alex Altizer. on January 25, 2018.⁴

     Arnold Moses "Mose" Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 224-24-6594.¹³ He was born on January 13, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^13,2,3 He married Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly, daughter of Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Ocie "Flory" Howery, on July 1, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,5,14 Arnold Moses "Mose" Austin died on December 10, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^13,2,5 He Austin, Arnold Moses ("Mose"), 72, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Madie Yeatts Austin, Pilot; daughter, Patsy A. Bower, Check; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Donna Austin, Salem; stepson and daughter-in-law, Larry and Betty Yeatts, Roanoke; two brothers, Versal Austin, Christiansburg; Rev. Freddie Austin, Pearisburg; one sister, Beulah Vest, Floyd; six grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 14 stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. at Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church with Re. Larry Meadors and Rev. Freddie Austin officiating. Internment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. on December 11, 1997.⁵

     Beulah Irene Austin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 24, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 2, 1946,her married name was Whitlock.³ She married William Coolidge Whitlock, son of David Leonard Whitlock and Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough, on March 2, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11,3,4 Beulah Irene Austin married Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest, son of Harvey Aaron Vest and Laura Lucille Hoback, on February 12, 1993 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,6,12,4,5 As of February 12, 1993,her married name was Vest. Beulah Irene Austin died on September 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.⁴ She Beulah Austin Whitlock Vest passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, September 22, 2017. She was a devout Christian and an active member of the Stonewall Methodist/Brethren Church for 40 years. She is preceded in death by her loving parents George and Margie Austin; her late husband William Whitlock; two brothers, Hanford Austin and Arnold (Maddie) Austin. She is survived by her loving husband and angel of mercy of 24 years Shelven (Sonny) Vest. It's with the greatest of admiration the family wants to recognize the love, care and dedication that Sonny provided our Mother. In addition she is survived by two sons; Rev Daniel W. (Sabrina) Whitlock and David (Kathy) Whitlock; daughter, Debra (Charlie) Statzer; two stepsons, Darryl (Robin) Vest and John (Mary) Vest; step-daughter, Annette (Mike) Battle; three grandsons, Waylon Whitlock, Ethan (Jennifer) Whitlock and Will (SaZha) Statzer; three step-grandsons, Eric (Amanda) Janney, Travis Boyd and Kenny Moore; three step-granddaughters, Kimberly (Andrew) Nichols, Amanda (Joey) Belcher and Alexis Vest; two brothers, Dr. Fred Austin and William Versal Austin; numerous loving nephews, nieces and great- grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank all the caregivers and the Carilion Clinic Hospice staff for all their kind deeds and comforting care throughout Beulah's illness. on September 23, 2017.⁴

     Rev. Freddie Lewis "Fred" Austin was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹¹ He was born on October 22, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,12,11,4 He married Vivian Estelle Light, daughter of Edison Roy "Henderson" Light and Norma Vaught, on March 7, 1953 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,1,11 Rev. Freddie Lewis "Fred" Austin died on March 7, 2023 at Virginia at age 89.¹¹ He Fred L. Austin, age 89, entered into eternal life on March 7, 2023. Fred was born on October 22, 1933, in Floyd County, Va. He was a graduate of Check High School, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity by Emory and Henry College. Fred was an ordained United Methodist minister and served in Holston Conference United Methodist churches in Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee for 38 1/2 years. He retired from serving as District Superintendent of the Wytheville District in June, 1996. After retirement he filled in for United Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, Lutheran, Episcopal, and Baptist churches when needed. He was proud to serve as pastor of Castle Rock Baptist Church in Pembroke for four years. Fred was married to Vivian Light on March 7, 1953. To their marriage of 70 years God added two sons, Roy Stephen and wife, Gail, and Timothy Lewis and wife, Pamela. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Heather Teta (Brian) of Rockville Centre, N.Y., Brad Austin (Lauren) of Charlotte, N.C., Kate Stauffer (Kyle) of Grottoes, and Adam Austin of Harrisonburg, as well as nine great-grandchildren. Interment will be held at Birchlawn Burial Park. on March 11, 2023.¹¹

     Glenna Gerlean Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0097.⁸ She was born on August 22, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,2,3 She married William Versel Austin, son of George Moses Austin and Margie Bertie Vest, on September 18, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,3,9 As of September 18, 1946,her married name was Austin. Glenna Gerlean Vest died on July 8, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^7,8 She AUSTIN, Glenna Vest, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2000 in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by her husband, Versal Austin; one daughter, Deneise Austin-Altizer; a grandson, Alex Altizer, all of Christiansburg; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Hubert Harman, Check, Grathel Shepherd, Grafton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Beulah and Sonny Vest, Floyd, Vivian and Fred Austin, Pearisburg, Madie Austin, Pilot, her extended family, Debbie and Andrew Rhea, Anthony Rhea, Anna Lee Lawrence and Roy and Helen Hungate; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Lane Spiegener and the Rev. Fred Austin, with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to either the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Sunday at the Horne Funeral Service, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. on July 9, 2000.⁷

     Andrew Jackson Vest was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on October 22, 1893 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, daughter of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,4 Andrew Jackson Vest died on December 21, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32.^1,2,4,6

     Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,7 She was born on September 23, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2,7 She married Andrew Jackson Vest, son of John Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Akers, on December 24, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,3 As of December 24, 1914,her married name was Vest. Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts married Joseph Johnson Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on July 31, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10 As of July 31, 1930,her married name was Poff. Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts died on June 2, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^8,9,1,3,7

     Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 3, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 She married Kyle James Yeatts, son of James Cook Yeatts Sr. and Shannie D. Lawrence, on November 4, 1937 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁶ As of before June 16, 1938,her married name was Yeatts. Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly and Kyle James Yeatts were divorced on November 20, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly married Arnold Moses "Mose" Austin, son of George Moses Austin and Margie Bertie Vest, on July 1, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7,3 As of July 1, 1955,her married name was Austin. Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly died on February 22, 2010 at Virginia at age 91.³ She Madie Ola Epperly Austin, 91, of Floyd County, Va., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold "Mose" Austin; daughter, Peggy Yeatts Stinson; and son, Larry Yeatts. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Donna Austin; daughter-in-law, Betty Yeatts; son-in-law, Ralph and Dawna Stinson; brother, Herbert Epperly and wife, Allene; sister, Lucille Shelor; grandchildren, Danielle, Jacob, Tyler, and Kayla Austin, Kris and Joshua Bower, Debbie Wimmer and husband, Justin, Danny Yeatts and wife, Donna, Dana Reince and husband, David, Jimmy Conner and wife, Kay, Lisa Sutphin and husband, Jeff, and Brian Stinson and wife, Elizabeth; 14 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating. Interment to follow in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made by visiting maberryfuneralhome.com on February 24, 2010.³

     Sarah Elizabeth Conner was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on June 15, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1880 but according to the 1880 Census she must have been born in 1879.^1,2,5,6 She married Posey Seldon Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on September 6, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 As of September 6, 1899,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Elizabeth Conner died on November 1, 1968 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^1,6