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     Florence Lucille Hurst was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1440.⁹ She was born on February 19, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,8,5,6 She married William Elliott Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on December 10, 1955 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 As of December 10, 1955,her married name was Vest.⁴ Florence Lucille Hurst died on December 5, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^9,1,3,8,6 She Mrs. Florence Lucille Hurst Vest, age 52, of Rt. 8, Roanoke, died Monday in a local hospital. Mrs. Vest was a member of the New Hope Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, William Elliott Vest; two sons, William W. and Thomas D. Vest, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Connie V. Marsh; Mrs. Cathy V. Atkins; Mrs. Cynthia V. Patsel; Miss Becky D. Vest, all of Roanoke; three brothers, Sam and Nathan (Doc) Hurst, both of Shawsville; Russell Hurst, Copper Hill; six sisters, Mrs. Mozella Walters, Mrs. Irene DeWeese, both of Copper Hill; Mrs. Anne Conner, Mrs. Lillie Mae Howard, Mrs. Judy Pate, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Phyllis Agee, Floyd; also two grandsons, Kevin Wayne Atkins and Bobby Lynn Patsel, both of Roanoke. Interment will be at Restvale Cemetery, Floyd, County. on December 7, 1977.³

     Mary Eloise Perdue was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9576.⁸ She was born on June 18, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4,8 She married Otis Doctor Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,1,9,3,10,11} As of October 4, 1957,her married name was Vest. Mary Eloise Perdue died on October 29, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,7,8,10 She Mary Eloise Perdue Vest, 90, of Copper Hill, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was a longtime member of the Copper Hill United Methodist Church since March 5, 1972, being baptized June 25, 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cromer and Nancy Perdue; her husband, Otis Vest; brothers, Lewis Perdue, Harry Perdue, and Carl Perdue. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Edna Perdue, Christine Vest, and Virginia Crouch; nieces and nephews, Julian and Sharon Perdue, Brenda and Terry Young, Loretta and Scott Sensabaugh, Sandra Perdue, Wesley and Dinah Perdue, Nancy and Larry McCormick and Bobby and Aimee Perdue; and many other nieces and nephews from her husband Otis Vest's side of the family; numerous great and great-great-nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mary Poff. Interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. on October 30, 2013.³

     Nancy Arlene Young was buried at Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4232.⁷ She was born on January 12, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5,3,8,9 She married Allen Demeris Vest, son of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on July 3, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 3, 1948,her married name was Vest.¹ As of 1974,her married name was Cummings.¹⁰ Nancy Arlene Young married Byron Leonard Cummings Jr. in 1974 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^5,10,11 Nancy Arlene Young and Allen Demeris Vest were divorced on November 20, 1974 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁸ Nancy Arlene Young died on February 9, 2001 at Virginia at age 72.^7,5 She Nancy Young Cummings, 72, passed away Feb. 9, 2001, in a local hospital. Mrs. Cummings was born in Floyd, Va., and retired from Roses department store. She was a member of the Chesapeake Bay Campers Club and Moose Lodge No. 1198. She is survived by her loving husband, Byron; children, Deborah Vest Spalding, husband, Michael A., of Ahoskie, N.C., Patricia Darlene Reagan, husband, Craig R., of Willis, Texas, Byron L. Cummings III, wife, Jenny, of Peabody, Mass., Sharon Kelly, husband, Stan, of Concord, N.H., Sheila Dubiel of Concord and Brenda Gunther, husband, Robert, of Beverly, Mass; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank Young of Salem, Va., Bob Young of Virginia Beach, and Keith Young, wife, Opal, of Floyd; and a siser, Catherine WIlliams of Virginia Beach. A crypt side service will be conducted in Princess Anne Memorial Park. on February 11, 2001.⁵

     Lewis Palmer Lovern was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 231-16-2046.⁸ He was born on October 10, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,2,4,5 He married Annie Rene Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on May 30, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,10,2,3 Lewis Palmer Lovern died on April 30, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^6,8,3 He LOVERN, Lewis P., 80, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at his home. Lewis proudly served his country during World War II while stationed in Europe and the Pacific. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Rene Lovern, a marriage that would have spanned 55 years this year. Also preceded in death by his parents, Grover Palmer Lovern and Macie Maude Sweeny Lovern; brothers, Woodrow Lovern, Bill Lovern and his twin brother, Lawrence Lovern. Mr. Lovern is survived by his sons, Marvin Lovern and wife, Luz, Grover Lovern and wife, Martha; daughters, Robin Ferguson and husband, Randy, and Linda McMinis; grandchildren, Wendy and Tip Powers, Lee and Missy, Kevin Ballander, Jimmy Ballander, David and Sara Lovern, Tyler Ferguson and Kristene Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Summer Powers, Skylar Powers and Victoria Lovern; brothers, Ralph Lovern and Carl Lovern; sisters, Addie Hunt, Frances Wimmer, Irene Meador; sisters-in-law, Elouis Vest, Christine Vest, Virginia Crouse and Virginia Lovern. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with the VFW performing military honors. on May 1, 2003.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-38-0113.⁶ Lewis William "Pete" Crouch was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on December 31, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He married Elizabeth Virginia Vest, daughter of Robert Lee Vest and Lucy Byer Muncy, on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,9,10,2 Lewis William "Pete" Crouch died on April 8, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,6,3 He CROUCH, Lewis William, (Pete), 65, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Virginia Vest Crouch of Roanoke; two sisters, Patricia of Roanoke and Barbara Webb of Covington; a brother, James Allen Crouch of Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services 1at the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on April 9, 2000.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-14-1195.⁶ Edith Lucille Vest REDDING, Calif. - Lucille Vest Peters, 87, formerly of Floyd County, Va., died Thursday. Funeral Saturday at MacDonald Chapel, Redding.⁷ She was born on February 4, 1919 at West Virginia.^5,1,6,2 She married Herman Turner Peters, son of Charles Arthur Peters and Arizona A. Turner, on November 27, 1937.^1,3 As of November 27, 1937,her married name was Peters. Edith Lucille Vest died on July 3, 1986 at Anderson, Shasta Co., California, at age 67.^1,2

     Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He Jan. 6 - Lewis L. (Jeff) Vest, 91, died at his home in the Terry's Fork area today. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Odell Craighead Vest; a son, Robert T. Vest, Roanoke.⁵ He was born on December 6, 1864 at Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Rowena Odell Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on December 1, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,7,5 Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest died on January 6, 1956 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,3,4,5

     Ruth Mae Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9663.¹² She was born on April 7, 1920 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,4,5 She married Malvin Shaw Reed, son of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on October 28, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 As of October 28, 1939,her married name was Reed.³ Ruth Mae Vest died on November 17, 1996 at Virginia at age 76.^11,12 She REED, Ruth Vest, 76, of Bent Mountain, died Sunday, November 17, 1996. Surviving are her husband, Malvin S. Reed Sr; children and spouses, Rebecca R. and John W. Sisson of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Malvin S. ("Sonny") Jr. and Betty June Reed of Fincastle, and Donna R. and Ralph S. Manning Jr. of Roanoke; grandchildren, Sandra Sisson Smith and husband Kevin and Michael T. Sisson of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Melanie J. Manning and fiance Richard DeLong of Roanoke; sisters, Glenna Austin of Christiansburg, Grathel Shepherd of Hampton and Mary Lou Harman of Check, and an aunt and uncle, Woodrow and Miriam Vest of Roanoke. Graveside services will be in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 1996. The Rev. Gary Edwards will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 1 p.m. Monday, where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers or food, memorials may be made to Bent Mountain Lifesaving Crew, Mount Union Church of the Brethren or a favorite charity. on November 18, 1996.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2635.⁵ Herman Turner Peters married Mary J. Unknown.⁶ Herman Turner Peters was born on January 27, 1917 at Virginia.^1,6,5 He married Edith Lucille Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on November 27, 1937.^1,2 Herman Turner Peters died on February 24, 2005 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 88.^6,5 He Herman T. Peters passed away at a hospital in Stockton, California on Thursday, February 24, 2005. He was 88 years old. He was born on January 27, 1917 in Virginia. He worked as a tunnel worker for 40 years and lived in Stockton for 25 years. In his free time, he loved watching NASCAR Racing, making windmills and loved being around and helping people and was very dedicated to his church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary J. Peters of Stockton; his loving children, Diana Harper of Redding, Merry Moore of Rancho Cucamonga, Debbie Catechi of Redding, Mac Garner and Patricia Dummer and 2 sisters, Ocie Rakes and Peggy Harris, both of Floyd, Virginia. Herman adored his grandchildren, Ted Garner, John Cadigan, Elizabeth Cadigan, David Garner, Sandy Ramirez, David Dummer, John and Elizabeth Cadigan, Kyle and Ryan Harper, Joey and Jessica Sandercoch, Tina and David Garner and great-grandchildren, Monica, Nazarith and Ziahia Garner, Skylar Dummer and Shandi Anderson. Herman is also survived by his dogs that he loved, Mitcy, Bronco Elway and Buddy. There will be a funeral service on March 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. The service will take place at the Big Valley Bible Church, 226 Poplar St., Lodi, California, followed by a committal service at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, March 1, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The visitation will be at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. Donations may be sent to the American Lung Assn. of California, Valley Lode Branches, 1231 W. Robinhood Drive, Stockton, California 95207 on February 27, 2005.⁶

     Katherine Sue Peters was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 19, 1942.^1,2,3 She died on February 12, 1947 at age 5; Killed along with her sister Judith in a car accident.^1,3

     Lucy A. Conner was born in August, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 14, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7; Died of heart dropsy.^2,3

     Judith Darlene "Judy" Peters was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 31, 1941.^1,2,3 She died on February 12, 1947 at age 6; Killed along with her sister Katherine in a car accident.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-3401.⁷ Willie Grathel Vest was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^3,8 She was born on September 24, 1916 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,7 She married Robert Earl Sheppard on April 18, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3,9 As of April 18, 1935,her married name was Sheppard. Willie Grathel Vest died on October 1, 2011 at Yorktown, York Co., Virginia, at age 95.^7,3 She YORKTOWN - Willie Grathel Vest Sheppard, 95, departed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, Saturday night, Oct. 1, 2011 and entered eternal rest with her Savior Jesus. She was born in Stotesbury, W.Va., and was the oldest of five sisters. She and her now late husband, Robert Earl Sheppard, operated Sheppard Electric Co., in Hampton. Mrs. Sheppard was a former member of Hampton Baptist Church and a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church in Tabb, Va. Grathel is survived by her son, Jack Sheppard and his wife, Ruby of Newport News; her daughter, Pat Ambrose and her husband, Bob of Yorktown; three grandchildren, Jeff Sheppard of Martinsburg, W.Va., Tracy and Lee McVetta of Matthews, N.C., Bobbie and Bo Hurley of Greenville, S.C; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. A celebration of Grathel's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 1004 Yorktown Rd., Yorktown, VA 23693; or the Hampton Baptist Church Building Fund, 40 King's Way, Hampton, VA 23669. on October 4, 2011.³

     Robert Earl Sheppard was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^7,5,6 He was born on March 28, 1914 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,8 He married Willie Grathel Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on April 18, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Robert Earl Sheppard died on June 11, 1965 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 51.^2,5,6 He YORKTOWN - Robert Earl Sheppard, 51, of Brook Land, York County, was dead on arrival at Riverside Hospital Friday night. He had been in ill health for about a year. A native of West Virginia, he had lived in Hampton for 23 years before his recent move to York County. He was an electrical contractor and a member of Hampton Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grathel Sheppard; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Sheppard of Shawville; a daughter, Mrs. Robert W. Ambrose of Hampton; a son, James J. Sheppard of York County; two sisters, Mrs. Ford Sisson of Shawville and Mrs. Bill Lounsdale of Missouri; two brothers, Other Sheppard of Buena Vista and Rex Sheppard of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; and one grandchild. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Raymond Powell, George Viertel, Robert Lanahan, Ed Nulty, Sterling Dowden, Donald Adams, Leon ard Hurt and T. W. E. Hankinson. The Laymen's Sunday School class of Hampton Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers. on June 13, 1965.⁶

     Elizabeth Ann "Pat" Sheppard was buried at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inway Drive, Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.^9,10 She was born on September 26, 1936 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,10 As of November 26, 1955,her married name was Ambrose.⁴ She married Robert Ward "Bob" Ambrose on November 26, 1955 at Hampton, Virginia.^1,2,5,4,11,7 Elizabeth Ann "Pat" Sheppard died on November 11, 2016 at Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 80.^11,10 She Elizabeth "Pat" Ambrose, 80, of Simpsonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November, 11, 2016. Born in Floyd County, Virginia, she lived most of her life in Hampton and Yorktown, Virginia, and moved to Simpsonville in March 2014. She was the wife of Robert "Bob" Ambrose for 61 years. In additional to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" A. Hurley; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Sheppard of Newport News, VA. She was a member of Five Forks Baptist Church and the Hope Bible Sunday School class. on November 13, 2016.¹¹

     Robert Ward "Bob" Ambrose was buried at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inway Drive, Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.^2,4 He was born on May 10, 1931 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.^3,4 He married Elizabeth Ann "Pat" Sheppard, daughter of Robert Earl Sheppard and Willie Grathel Vest, on November 26, 1955 at Hampton, Virginia.^1,5,6,3,7,8 Robert Ward "Bob" Ambrose died on July 10, 2017 at age 86.⁴

     John Quincy Allen Conner was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 He was born on August 30, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,3 He married Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, daughter of Valentine Ferris and Hannah Underwood, on May 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 John Quincy Allen Conner died on December 20, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,6,7,3 He John J. Conner, 78, died Friday evening at his home near Glenvar. Interment will be in the Butts cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah A. Conner, four sons, J. V., of Copper Hill, A. E., O. L., and R. J. Conner of Glenvar; and four daughters, Mrs. John Rison, of Check, Mrs. G. L. Smith, of Faison, N. C., Mrs. S. H. Doyle, of Salem, and Mrs. C. R. Cumbley, of Glenvar. on December 22, 1935.⁷

     Donna June Reed was buried at Halesford Baptist Church Cemetery, Burnt Chimney, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 18, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 9, 1962,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Ralph Shelburn Manning Jr., son of Ralph Shelburn Manning Sr. and Perdine Maude Poff, on June 9, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3 Donna June Reed died on December 28, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.³ She Donna June Reed Manning, 73, of Moneta passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Halesford Baptist Church and worker at Cummins Diesel for 49 years. She was born on June 18, 1944 a daughter of the late Malvin S. Sr. and Ruth Mae Vest Reed. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ralph S. Manning Jr; daughter, Melanie June DeLong (Richard); sister, Rebecca Sisson (John); brother, Malvin S. Jr. (Sonny) Reed (Betty); and along with her husband, other caregivers, Geraldine Hicks and Michelle Dickerson. Funeral services will be conducted from Halesford Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on December 31, 2017.³

     Ralph Shelburn Manning Jr. was buried at Halesford Baptist Church Cemetery, Burnt Chimney, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 5, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Donna June Reed, daughter of Malvin Shaw Reed and Ruth Mae Vest, on June 9, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,5,9 Ralph Shelburn Manning Jr. died on August 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 78.² He Ralph S. Manning Jr., 79, of Moneta, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He retired from Berglund Automotive. Ralph was an active member of Halesford Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and a member of the choir. He also coached for Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; sister, Shirley Wimmer; and parents, Ralph and Perdine Manning. Surviving are his sister, Geraldine Hicks (Bill); daughter, Melanie DeLong (Richard); caregiver and special friend, Michelle Dickerson; in-laws, Becky and John Sisson, Sunny and Betty June Reed; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Halesford Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 with Pastor Melvin Harris officiating. His family will receive one hour prior to the service Friday at the Church. Interment will follow in Church Cemetery. on August 13, 2020.²