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     Ruby Aretta Hill was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 10, 1920 at Virginia.^5,1 She married Cleophas Franklin Shaver, son of Noah Preston Shaver and Cordelia E. "Dilla" Wimmer, on June 12, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 As of June 12, 1940,her married name was Shaver. Ruby Aretta Hill died on January 7, 2008 at Virginia at age 87.⁴ She Ruby Hill Shaver, 87, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleophas Shaver; two grandsons, Harold Crook II and Stephen Shaver; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Shaver; and son-in-law, William Henderson. Survivors include a son, Jerry Shaver, of Copper Hill, daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Louise and Doyle Cross, of Marion, Betty Henderson, of Vinton, and Nancy S. and Willie King, of Bent Mountain; five grandchildren and their families; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Colene Martin, of Rocky Mount; a special niece, Linda Casey; and many nieces, nephews and their families. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Morris Wright, the Rev. Kenneth Crook and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Copper Hill Cemetery, c/o Charles Smith, 8358 Deer Run Dr. S.E., Copper Hill, Va. 24079. The Shaver Family would like to thank Carol Williams, Carilion Hospice Service and Dr. David Cummings for their care and support. on January 8, 2008.⁴

     Cecil Herman Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,4,1 His Social Security Number was 229-12-3773.⁸ He CHECK - Cecil Herman Walters, 77, of Check passed away Tuesday, March 31, 1987 in a Roanoke hospital. Survivors are: his wife, Velvie Vest Walters, Check; two sons, Herman W. Walters, Charleston, S.C., Ivan Layne Walters, Check; one sister, Lorraine W. Radford, Floyd; one brother Delbert K. Walters, Check; three grandsons, David Walters, Daniel Walters, Joseph Walters, all of Charleston, S.C. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery.¹ He was born on October 1, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7,4,8,5 He married Velvie I. Vest, daughter of Jessie David Vest and Etta "Ettie" Vest, on November 27, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,1,5,9 Cecil Herman Walters died on March 31, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^6,7,4,1,5

     Velvie I. Vest February 28th, 1916 - September 5th, 2012. Velvie Vest Walters, age 96, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Check, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Mrs. Walters was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Cecil H. Walters and a son Ivan L. Walters. Mrs. Walters loved her flowers and designing and making quilts. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Herman Wayne and Betty Walters; three grandsons and spouses David Wayne Walters, Daniel Lee and Patricia Walters, Joseph Morgan and Trina Walters; eight great-grandchildren Rebecca, Hannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Morgan, Daniel, Jacob and Robert Walters; two sisters Hazel Huff and Effie Poff and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 10:00 am. Friday, September 7, 2012 at Wilson Cemetery in Check, VA. with the Reverend Greg Fleshman officiating. Donations/Memorials to Mrs.Walters may be made to Fort Johnson Church, 1473 Camp Road, Charleston SC. 29412 or Little White Church, c/o Carl Conner, 3994 Pilot Rd., Riner, VA. 24149. Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfhfloyd.com. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd VA.⁵ She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 28, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,2,4,5 She married Cecil Herman Walters, son of George Martin Walters and Ella Maye Hall, on November 27, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of November 27, 1931,her married name was Walters. Velvie I. Vest died on September 5, 2012 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 96.⁵

     Her married name was Huff.⁵ Barbara Gail Light Barbara Gail Light Huff, November 2, 1939 - December 3, 2022. Barbara Gail Light Huff, 83, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was a lifetime member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Barbara enjoyed her wintertime in Florida and had many friends there. She also liked to read but most important she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Douglas Anderson Huff; father, Ralph Vail Light; mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Firebaugh; and brother, Ralph Vail Light Jr. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Georgiann Chrisley and her husband, David, and three grandchildren, Emma Vail Brown, Noah Chrisley, and Rowan Chrisley.⁵ She married Douglas Anderson Huff.⁵ Barbara Gail Light was born on November 2, 1939 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Bentley Joe King, son of Morgan "Preacher" King and Ruby C. Conner, on June 28, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 28, 1958,her married name was King.² Barbara Gail Light and Bentley Joe King were divorced on April 27, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Barbara Gail Light died on December 3, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.⁵

     Charles Henry Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1 He was born on April 18, 1891 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Cora Alice DeWeese, daughter of James Peter DeWeese and Louisa Catherine Blankenship, on December 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 Charles Henry Simpson died on September 10, 1969 at age 78.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-2852.⁵ Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 She was born on March 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,1 She married George Cabell DeWeese, son of James Peter DeWeese and Louisa Catherine Blankenship, on December 22, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,7,8 As of December 22, 1915,her married name was DeWeese. Ellen Dove "Dovie" Gearheart died on December 22, 1980 at age 80.¹

     Lawrence Clinton Poff was born on June 14, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Carolyn Louise Sink, daughter of Dalton Fletcher Sink and Martha Louise King, on November 14, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Lawrence Clinton Poff died on May 28, 2019 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁴ He Lawrence C. Poff, 77, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Skyline Nursing and Rehab Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Clinton and Maude Poff. Lawrence was owner and operator of Poff's Garage on Bent Mountain. He enjoyed many years of being involved in drag racing, owning and maintaining cars for circle track racing, and restoring his classic 1957 Chevrolet convertible. Lawrence made many friends and acquaintances while pursing his passion for cars. He was a past member of the Army Reserves and attended Mount Union Church of the Brethren. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn; his son, Kevin; brother-in-law, Ron Sink; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dolores and Hugh Simpson; and special nieces, nephew and cousins. The family would like to thank Skyline Nursing and Rehab nurses and staff for their kindness and excellent care during this difficult time. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Oakey's South Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Greg Fleshman officiating. on May 31, 2019.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-42-8359.⁴ Ocie Lucille Willis was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 22, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She married John Winston King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on March 6, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1 As of March 6, 1940,her married name was King.¹ Ocie Lucille Willis married Glen Henry Dooley on May 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1 As of May 13, 1946,her married name was Dooley.¹ Ocie Lucille Willis died on June 15, 1979 at age 60.^4,5

     Ora Lee Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,2,4 She married Charles Morris King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on August 7, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,5,3,4 As of August 7, 1936,her married name was King. Ora Lee Vest died on July 3, 2016 at Virginia at age 106.⁴ She Ora Vest King, 106, of Check, was born September 22, 1909 and went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. King; and son, Joe Pete King.She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Rumble and husband John, from Atlanta Ga. and Linda Campbell from Salem; two grandchildren, John Campbell and Heather Alpert and husband Bob; four great-grandchildren, Derrick, Iris, Isabel, and Zack. A special thanks to Myra Howard, good friend and excellent caregiver to Mama King.Visitation will be Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Graveside service following at 2:30 p.m. in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA. with Elder Alan Terry officiating. on July 8, 2016.⁴

     Allie Marie Board was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 28, 1897 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 She married Howard Lee Gray, son of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand, on November 8, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of November 8, 1916,her married name was Gray. Allie Marie Board died on June 5, 1952 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 55.^6,2

     Joe Pete King married Betty Sue Weddle.^7,11,2,6 Joe Pete King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army Vietnam."^7,1,10,6 He was born on February 26, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,5,6 He died on August 2, 1993 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^7,10,1,6 He KING, Joe Pete, 56, of Check, passed away Monday, August 2, 1993, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Betty W. King, Check; his mother, Ora V. King, Check; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Phyllis K. Haislip, Atlanta, Ga., Linda and David Campbell, Salem; one nephew, John David Campbell, Salem; one niece, Heather Haislip, Atlanta, Ga; one great-nephew, Derrick Campbell, Salem. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 4, 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Chapel, with Elder Hale Terry and Rev. Richard Thomas officating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on August 3, 1993.¹⁰

     Linda Lee King was born on March 18, 1944 at Virginia.^1,2 She married David Eugene Campbell on November 27, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 As of November 27, 1970,her married name was Campbell. Linda Lee King and David Eugene Campbell were divorced on November 29, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Linda Lee King died on February 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 75.³ She Linda Lee King Campbell, 75, of Salem and formerly of Check, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was a hairdresser for nearly 50 years. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Ora King; brother, Joe King; and great-granddaughter, Luna Leigh Ann Campbell. Her surviving family includes her son, John Campbell; grandchildren, Derrick Campbell and girlfriend, Kayley Jeffries; sister, Phyllis Rumble; and many other family members and special friends. Special appreciation is extended to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care. on March 5, 2020.³

     William Elliott "Willie" Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on October 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,2,4,5 He married Ollie Jane Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,12,3,4 William Elliott "Willie" Hale died on November 30, 1963 at age 67; The Iddings book has a death date of Feb 23, 1963.^10,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0197.⁵ Ollie Jane Whitenack was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on December 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5,4 She married William Elliott "Willie" Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,7,2,4 As of January 23, 1916,her married name was Hale. Ollie Jane Whitenack died on September 21, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 91.^6,7,5 She Ollie Whitenack Hale, 91, widow of William E. Hale, Sr., died Friday, September 21, 1990, in Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son, William E. Hale, Jr. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Garnet H. King, Check; Nelva and James E. Rutrough, Radford; Frances and Buddy Graham, Galax; ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth W. Austin of Copper Hill, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday 2:00 p.m. Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad Station 3, P. O. Box 257, Floyd, Va. 24091 or the American Heart Association, c/o Bank of Floyd, Floyd, Va. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on September 22, 1990.⁷

     Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.¹ His Social Security Number was 482-46-0140.⁶ He was born on September 3, 1909 at Page Co., Iowa.^1,6 He married Flora Ina "Flo" King, daughter of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on May 4, 1946 at North Carolina.^1,7 Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt died in August, 1979 at age 69.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 483-60-5240.⁴ Jackson Lee "Jack" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.² He was born on September 17, 1947 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.^2,4 He died on December 4, 2003 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa, at age 56.^2,4

     Gregory King "Greg" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.² He was born on March 11, 1951 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.^1,2 He married Carla Christmas on March 19, 1991.² Gregory King "Greg" Holt died on February 5, 2014 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa, at age 62.² He Greg Holt, age 62, of Clarinda, entered into peace Wednesday, Feb. 5 at his home in rural Clarinda. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 7 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda. Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church Organ Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda. Gregory King Holt was born March 11, 1951 in Clarinda to Russell J. Holt and Flora (King) Holt. He grew up in the Clarinda area and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1969. Greg attended Iowa Western Community College and graduated from Iowa State University. He was united in marriage March 19, 1991 to Carla Christmas. Greg farmed with his brother, Mark in the Clarinda area. In addition to farming, he also worked for Black Plumbing. Greg had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life. Family and friends were very important to Greg and he enjoyed being with them, whether at the coffee shop, playing practical jokes or rooting for the Iowa State Cyclones. He enjoyed traveling and taking off with Keane in the truck. Greg was a quietly generous person, helping those with a need. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Clarinda. Preceding Greg in death were his parents; brother, Jack Holt. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carla Holt of Clarinda; step sons, Michael Garcia of Barstow, Calif. and Joshua Garcia and wife Ivone of Las Vegas, Nev; step grandchildren, Max and Mia, Alexis, Allina and Mark; brother, Mark Holt and wife Terry of Clarinda; much loved nieces, Lauren and Jenna Holt; and many, many friends. Greg will missed by his many friends and loving family. He will be missed for his sense of humor and love and loyalty. He will be in their hearts forever. May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn his passing. on February 8, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8999.⁴ John Carlton Haislip was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia.² He was born on October 17, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 He married Phyllis Dean King, daughter of Charles Morris King and Ora Lee Vest, on September 27, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ John Carlton Haislip died on June 25, 1989 at age 59.⁴