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     Catherine Grisso was buried at Sisson Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1797 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ She married Ludlow Branham Sisson on January 25, 1817 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 25, 1817,her married name was Sisson.

     Elizabeth "Betty" Sisson was born on May 15, 1825 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. She died in 1906.

     Laurinda May Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She was born on July 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,4,3 She married Elbert Vest, son of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on November 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 Laurinda May Vest died on September 7, 1966 at age 86.^5,1,4

     Elbert Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 5, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He married Laurinda May Vest, daughter of John E. Vest and Sarah Lucinda Juanna Hall, on November 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,3 Elbert Vest died on February 5, 1972 at age 91.^1,2,3

     Arthur Roy Williams was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹⁰ He was born on August 5, 1889 at Lynchburg, Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Aug 4, 1889.^1,3,5,6,7 He married Rosa Alfa "Rosie" Jarvis on April 26, 1914 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁵ Arthur Roy Williams died in 1969.¹⁰

     Mary Jane Conner was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on November 24, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 27, 1855.^1,3,2,4,5 She married James Wellington Walton Jr., son of James Wellington Walton Sr. and Louisa M. Walton, on March 6, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4 As of March 6, 1884,her married name was Walton. Mary Jane Conner died on May 4, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁴

     Joseph Berry Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 24, 1886 at Virginia.^6,2,4 He married Virginia Cynthia "Jennie" Wright on January 29, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,2 Joseph Berry Vest died on February 20, 1955 at Virginia at age 68.^6,2

     Bethania Frances "Bethany" "Beth" Conner A little history of Bethanie France Conner Simpson's land. Restvale Cemetery in Floyd Co., Virginia, was established in the 1950's. on the land of Willard Charles Simpson. He was first person buried there, in 1958. Originally the land was owned by Willard Simpson's mother, Bethanie Frances Conner Simpson, second wife of William Tazewell Simpson. Bethanie inherited the land, estimated to be about 15 acres, from her father, Daniel Conner. Willard Simpson inherited about 9 acres from his mother and the rest went to his sister. She was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 23, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,4 She married William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson, son of Elizabeth "Betty" Simpson, on January 8, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 As of January 8, 1891,her married name was Simpson. Bethania Frances "Bethany" "Beth" Conner died on June 24, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^5,2,4

     Mary Elizabeth Link was born on May 31, 1937 at West Virginia.^7,2 She married Cleveland "Cleve" "Sonny" Richardson in 1956.^7,2,8,5 As of 1956,her married name was Richardson.

     Harold Davis "Ike" Reynolds was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 231-30-8864.³ He was born on September 11, 1931.^3,4,2 He married Betty Jane Link, daughter of Joseph Conner "Joe" Link and Rheba Jane Light, circa 1953.^1,4,5 Harold Davis "Ike" Reynolds died on October 14, 2001 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,3,2 He REYNOLDS, Harold Davis, (Ike), 70, of Salem and Riner, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2001, at his home. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army with the 780 th Field Artillery Battalion. He was a retired Teamster, having worked with Associated Transport, Johnson Motor Lines, and Mason Dixon. The son of the late Garver and Esthma Reynolds, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Reynolds. Surviving is his wife of 48 and one-half years, Betty Link Reynolds; daughters and sons-in-law, Shela R. and Glen Kirby, Debbie R. and Brian Guthrie, Sharon R. Allen; five grandchildren, Ben, David, and Leah Kirby, Betsy and Mandy Allen; one great-grandson, Nathan Jennings. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2001, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Dr. Glenn Griffin and Mr. Paul Bloomfield. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at Horne Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the oncology department at Lewis-Gale Hospital and Dr. Currie and Ruth Ann also Heartland Home Health Services, Vic and Lori. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. on October 16, 2001.¹

     Cleveland "Cleve" "Sonny" Richardson was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army Korea."^1,4 His Social Security Number was 223-36-2336.⁷ He Cleve (Sonny) Richardson, age 55, of 7632 Bent Mountain Road, Roanoke Co., died April 18, 1988, in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Link Richardson; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Doug King, Penny and Joe Tyree; two granddaughters, Tiffany King and Kristie Tyree; two grandsons, Tony and Adam King, all of Copper Hill; three brothers, Charles Richardson, Meeker, Colo; Kirby Richardson, Moneta; James Dillon, Jr., Woolwine; a devoted aunt and uncle, Elsie and Joe Binkley, Walnut Ridge, Ark; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Oakley's South Chapel. Internment will follow in Iddings Cemetery at Terrys Fork.⁴ He was born on April 10, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Link, daughter of Joseph Conner "Joe" Link and Rheba Jane Light, in 1956.^1,3,4,5 Cleveland "Cleve" "Sonny" Richardson died on April 18, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,7,4

     Nancy James Ratcliffe Nancy Ratcliffe Altice, born March 29, 1941, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by most of her family after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She was a very much loved Mom, Granny, Weme, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddy and Nannie Ratcliffe; brothers, Terry, Harry, Roy, Bobby, George; and sisters, Mary and Mildred. Nancy is survived by her children, Sonya Carr (Darrell) and Jimmie Link (Geneva); grandchildren, Tyler Hagan, Travis Hagan (Amber), Tanner Hagan (girlfriend Bailey), Kimmie Elrod (Jason), Toby Hagan (Melina), Kristin Link (Joni), Amanda Mullins (Shane); great-grandchildren, Makaya Hagan, Gavin Hagan, Landon and Belle Wood, Conner Elrod, Asher Hagan, Corey Lynch, and Brody Link; sister, Sue Kouzoures (George); sister-in-law, Dorothy Ratcliffe; as well as many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.³ She was born on March 29, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 She married James Earl Link Sr., son of Joseph Conner "Joe" Link and Rheba Jane Light, on June 3, 1959 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,1 As of June 3, 1959,her married name was Link.¹ Nancy James Ratcliffe and James Earl Link Sr. were divorced on April 27, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Nancy James Ratcliffe died on October 23, 2022 at Virginia at age 81.³

     William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born in 1838 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Sarah Barbara Furrow, daughter of Adam Furrow and Eliza Elizabeth Poff, on November 15, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson married Bethania Frances "Bethany" "Beth" Conner, daughter of Daniel Otey Conner and Martha Emmaline Craghead, on January 8, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson died in 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Laura Darlene Hurley was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8901.⁵ She was born on December 25, 1948 at Virginia.^4,5 She married David Daniel "Danny" Link, son of Joseph Conner "Joe" Link and Rheba Jane Light, on February 7, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of February 7, 1970,her married name was Link.³ Laura Darlene Hurley died on June 17, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^4,1,5 She LINK, Laura Darlene Hurley, 51, of Roanoke and formerly of Floyd, passed away at her home Saturday, June 17, 2000, after a long battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She retired with disability from Vitramon, Inc. She was preceded in death by her father, Milton Hurley and mother, Everleen Hopkins Angle. Survived by husband, David Daniel Link, Roanoke; eight children and spouses, Roby McDowell, Steve and Stephanie Link, Bo and Tammy Link, all of Floyd, Jamie and Dawn Link, Bristol, Va., Melissa and Jeff Mullins, Christiansburg, Wes Link, Robin and Dwight Brown, Joe and Laurie Link, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Nikki, Lindsey, Jessica, Dustin, Tiffany, Joshua, Jacob, Billy, Andrew, Dylan, Morgan, Chelseah, T. C., Sara, Cody, Kindal, Michael, Danielle, Aaron; stepfather, John R. Angle; half-sister, Kathleen Hurley Black; stepsister and brother, Kathy and Bim Walker, Freddie and Becky Angle; mother-in-law, Rheba Link; sisters-in-law, Betty and Ike Reynolds, Joan and Harless Akers, Brenda and Carl Hungate, Mary Richardson; brothers-in-law and spouses, James and Peggy Link, Paul Link, Allen and Pat Link. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Gardner and Rev. Richard Kingrea. Interment will follow in Link Cemetery, Check. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Many thanks to Cassandra, Peggy, Sara, Jennifer and others from Good Samaritan Hospice. Donna and the support group from MDA, Dr. Paul Cronk and staff. Memorial contributions may be made to MDA (A.L.S.) on June 19, 2000.¹