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     His Social Security Number was 231-24-0142.¹⁰ Marvin Reeves Foster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11,5 He was born on January 4, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,12,4,5 He married Gladys Allene Hall, daughter of John Wesley Hall and Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, on August 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5,13 Marvin Reeves Foster died on August 12, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^10,1,11,5 He SHAWSVILLE - Marvin R. Foster, age 81, of Rt. 1, died Sunday, August 12, 1990 at his home. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Iris) Costigan, Christiansburg; Mrs. Donald (Jean) Poff; Mrs. Judith Foster, both of Shawsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Lynwood and Dotte Foster; Richard Dale and Barbara Foster, all of Christiansburg; three sisters, Mrs. Wanda Powers; Mrs. Georgia Wimmer, both of Shawsville; Mrs. Hilda Argabright, Roanoke; two brothers, Clinton Foster; John W. Foster, both of Shawsville; eight grandsons; two great-granddaughters. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on August 14, 1990.¹¹

     Ila Jean Foster Ila Jean Poff, 85 of Shawsville, passed away on July 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Thomas Poff; parents, Marvin and Gladys Foster; and sister, Judy Foster. Ila is survived by her sons, Duane Poff (Karen), Terry Poff (Terry), Doug Poff; grandchildren, Amanda and Lindsey; great-grandchildren, Jade and Annie; siblings, Lynwood Foster (Dot), Iris Costigan, Richard Foster (Barbara); special friends, Mary and Frances; special fur baby, Lulu; as well as a host of other family and friends. Interment will be private in the Poff Family Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Poff Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 7, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Donald Thomas "Don" Poff, son of Keimer Lamar Poff and Lottis Jewell Thomas, on December 8, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4,9 As of December 8, 1956,her married name was Poff. Ila Jean Foster died on April 14, 2024 at Virginia at age 85.⁴

     Harry Buford/Burford Scruggs was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-05-1153.⁴ He was born on May 1, 1888 at Longdale, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,4,6,3 He married Annie Myrtle V. Williams, daughter of Richard Noah Williams and Roberta Ellis "Bertie" Burkes, on June 18, 1913 at Washington, D.C..² Harry Buford/Burford Scruggs died on November 16, 1973 at San Joaquin, Fresno Co., California, at age 85.^6,1

     Her Social Security Number was 24083-0459.² Eather M. Falls was born on November 7, 1893 at Virginia.^3,2 She married Vaughn Zera Connor Sr., son of Sidney Rufus Conner and Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, on October 24, 1912.⁴ As of October 24, 1912,her married name was Connor.⁴ Eather M. Falls died in February, 1983 at New Jersey at age 89.²

     Judith Oneda Foster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9 She was born on June 2, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1940.^3,4 She died on October 6, 2014 at age 73.^3,9 She Judith O. Foster, 73, formerly of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Marvin Foster. She is survived by brothers, Lynwood Foster and wife, Dotte, Richard Foster and wife, Barbara; sisters, Iris Costigan, all of Christiansburg, Va.and Ila Jean Poff and husband, Don of Shawsville. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 8, 2014.⁹

     Jean Louise Wright was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 7, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Eugene Harry Hall, son of John Wesley Hall and Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, on May 18, 1940 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,6,3,4 As of May 18, 1940,her married name was Hall.¹ Jean Louise Wright died on May 22, 2009 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁴ She Jean Louise Wright Hall, 87, of Shawsville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 22, 2009 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on May 7, 1922 to the late William and Lelia Underwood Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene H. Hall, and two sons, Larry and Donald Hall. She was the last of seven children. Mrs. Hall was a lifelong member of the Sowders Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Teresa Hall, Shawsville, Garry and Carrie Hall, Shawsville, and Les Hall and fiance, Denise Jones, Floyd; a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and John Keith, Blacksburg; a special grandson, Donnie Hall, Floyd; fourteen grandchildren, John Hall, Amy Johnston, Rene Light, Gloria Stout, Erin Hall, Danielle Hall, Michelle Hall, Macey Jones, Cassidy Jones, Lindsey Jones, Chad Keith, Ricky Keith, Stacy Keith, and Lisa Moore; nine great-grandchildren, Makayla, Kelsey, Mattison, Hayden, McKenzie, Ryan, Jessica, Heather, and Carter; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Mrs. Hall was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Gladys Hurst and Clara McHone, and Carilion New River Valley Hospice. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Sowders Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston Hall and the Rev. Tony Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Shawsville, VA 24162. Friends may call anytime Sunday after 12 noon, and the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg. on May 24, 2009.⁴

     Larry Lee Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 25, 1941.^1,3 He died on April 28, 1965 at age 23.³

     Donald Ray Hall Funeral services for Donald Ray Hall, 22, and his wife, Dorothy Sowder Hall, 19, who died Friday in a car wreck, will be Monday with burial in Piedmont Cemetery, near Shawsville. The couple is survived by, a son, Donald Eugene Hall, at home. Hall is also survived by is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hall; Shawsville; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Sutphin, Shawsville; three brothers, John Barry Hall, William Gary Hall, Lesley Eugene Hall, Shawsville. Mrs. Hall also is survived by her mother, Mrs. Iva Sowder, Check; five brothers, Jimmy Lee Sowder; Salem, Thomas L. Sowder, Check, Kenneth Sowder, Shawsville, Daniel R. Sowder, Elliston, Ronald Sowder, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Davis, Shawsville, Miss Barbara Ann Sowder, Check.³ He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 His Social Security Number was 227-60-9850.⁸ He was born on May 3, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of May 6, 1946.^7,1,2,5,8,4 He married Dorothy Mae Sowder, daughter of Frank Lewis Sowder and Iva Vest, on March 26, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,4 Donald Ray Hall died on April 4, 1969 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 22; Donald and Dorothy died in an automobile accident in Shawsville, Virginia.^7,2

     Franklin Willard "Frank" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 He was born on February 22, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,6 He died on March 14, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^7,8,9,6

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-2612.³ Charlie Eden Sutphin was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA A 2nd C U.S.A.F."^3,4 He Shawsville - Charlie E. Sutphin, age 36, of Rt. 1, Shawsville, died Monday night at his home. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine H. Sutphin; one son, Larry Sutphin, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Hurley and Mrs. Frances Meredith both of Radford; Mrs. Opal Jones of Salem; three brothers, the Rev. M. C. Sutphin of Christiansburg; Marvin E. Sutphin of salt Lake City, Utah; Raymond Allen Sutphin. Funeral services will be Thursdat at 11:00 a.m. from the Anath Baptist Church in Christiansburg with burial in the Belmont Cemetery.⁵ He was born on December 5, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.^3,1,4,6,2 He married Geraldine Audrey Hall, daughter of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright, on March 18, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,2 Charlie Eden Sutphin died on December 31, 1973 at age 36.^3,4,6

     Dorothy Mae Sowder was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,7 She Funeral services for Donald Ray Hall, 22, and his wife, Dorothy Sowder Hall, 19, who died Friday in a car wreck, will be Monday with burial in Piedmont Cemetery, near Shawsville. The couple is survived by, a son, Donald Eugene Hall, at home. Hall is also survived by is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hall; Shawsville; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Sutphin, Shawsville; three brothers, John Barry Hall, William Gary Hall, Lesley Eugene Hall, Shawsville. Mrs. Hall also is survived by her mother, Mrs. Iva Sowder, Check; five brothers, Jimmy Lee Sowder; Salem, Thomas L. Sowder, Check, Kenneth Sowder, Shawsville, Daniel R. Sowder, Elliston, Ronald Sowder, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Davis, Shawsville, Miss Barbara Ann Sowder, Check.³ She was born on August 9, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,7,6 She married Donald Ray Hall, son of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright, on March 26, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,7 As of March 26, 1966,her married name was Hall. Dorothy Mae Sowder died on April 4, 1969 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 19.^8,2,7

     Frank Lewis Sowder was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "TECH SVC UNIT WWII."^1,8,9 He Check - Frank L. Sowder, 49, died today at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Iva V. Sowder; three daughters, the Misses Frances, Dorothy, and Barbara Sowder, at home; five sons, Jimmy Sowder, Roanoke; Thomas and Daniel Sowder, Salem; Kenneth Sowder, Shawsville; Ronald Sowder, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Lorene Pearman, Mrs. Irene Basham and Mrs. JoAnn Bland, Shawsville; Mrs. Pearl Vest, Van Nuys, Calif; three brothers, Paul Sowder, Shawsville; Ralph Sowder, Martinsville; Harry Sowder, Colonial Heights.¹⁰ He was born on March 20, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,9 He married Iva Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on May 25, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,11,9 Frank Lewis Sowder died on July 31, 1963 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49.^1,5,10,8,9

     Iva Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,14 Her Social Security Number was 228-10-3431.¹⁵ She was born on July 30, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,16,8,15,9 She married Frank Lewis Sowder, son of John Lee Sowder and Nora Effie Whitlock, on May 25, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,12,17 As of May 25, 1939,her married name was Sowder. Iva Vest died on December 30, 2012 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.^8,15 She Iva Vest Sowder, 93, of Check, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was born July 30, 1919, to the late Albert Washington and Wilda McNeil Vest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lewis Sowder; daughter, Dorothy Sowder Hall; three brothers; two sisters; one grandson; and one granddaughter. Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Edith, Tommy and Barbara, Kenny and Barbara, Danny and June, Ronnie and Janie; daughters and son-in-law, Frances and Dale Richardson, Barbara Sowder Raines; 16 grandchildren; and one special grandson, Donnie Hall, who lived with and cared for her for the past five years; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Hampton and Louise Vest; special cousin Agatha Austin. The family would like to express appreciation for the care given to their mother by Good Samaritan Hospice and especially Lydia Brown. Interment to follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. on January 1, 2013.⁸

     Barbara Ellen Dalton was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 24, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Horace Vance Hall, son of John Wesley Hall and Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner, on February 14, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 As of February 14, 1948,her married name was Hall.² As of circa 2000,her married name was Spence.⁵ Barbara Ellen Dalton married Charles R. Spence circa 2000.^5,6,3 Barbara Ellen Dalton died on April 26, 2022 at Virginia at age 92.³ She Barbara H. Spence, 92, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Montgomery County, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Her surviving family includes her husband of 22 years, Charles R. Spence; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. The family sincerely thanks Heartland Hospice for its personal care given to Barbara. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville, Va., with Pastor Robert Hall officiating. on April 28, 2022.³

     Russell Edward Stiff and Ruby Juanita Caldwell were divorced.³ His Social Security Number was 121-24-0431.⁴ Russell Edward Stiff was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina.² He was born on May 24, 1932 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Ruby Juanita Caldwell, daughter of Marshall Kenny Caldwell and Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner, on December 26, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 Russell Edward Stiff died on February 4, 2002 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^2,4 He KANNAPOLIS — Russell Edward Stiff, 69, Kannapolis, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2002) died at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord. Born May 24, 1932, in Tazewell County, Va., Mr. Stiff was a son of the late Eugene and Mary Alice Brumley Stiff. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired from A.K. Steel Co., Ashland, Ky. Survivors include wife Joan Greenway Stiff; son Russell Edward Stiff Jr., Blue Ridge, Va; stepson Danny Ray Beam, China Grove; daughters Sharon Guacheta, Roanoke, Va., and Susan Wolford, Russell Springs, Ky; stepdaughter Rita Faye Smith, Mooresville; sister Mary Frances Tennent, Kannapolis; brothers Paul F. Whitley, China Grove, Eugene C. Stiff Jr., Rock Hill, S.C., and Earl G. Stiff, Jefferson City, Tenn; and five grandchildren. Services: Graveside, 11 a.m. Thursday, Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Whitley’s Funeral Home. Memorials: American Heart Association, Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216; or N.C. Lions Foundation, Box 39, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673. on February 5, 2002.²

     Gilley Bruce Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 He was born on April 8, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 9, 1865.^5,6,1 He married Nancy Alice "Nannie" Conner, daughter of Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner and Mary Jane Walton, on January 1, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Gilley Bruce Conner died on February 7, 1942 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.^5,6,8,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-32-7604.⁵ Ralph Eugene Lawson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on January 13, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He married Ruby Juanita Caldwell, daughter of Marshall Kenny Caldwell and Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner, on June 7, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,3,4 Ralph Eugene Lawson died on March 4, 1996 at Virginia at age 66.^2,5 He LAWSON, Ralph Eugene, 66, of Roanoke passed away Monday, March 4, 1996. He was a Deacon at Hollins Road Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Juanita Lawson; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Lynn Lawson, Russell ""Buzzy"" Stiff and finance', Tonya Walters; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Stiff Guacheta and husband, Ramiro Guacheta; grandchildren, Cory and Katryn Lawson, Juan Nicholas Guacheta; father, Clarence Macklin Lawson; sister, Helen Joyce Turner; brother, Melvin ""Bud"" Lawson. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Mark G. Washington officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on March 5, 1996.²