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     John Donnel Yeatts was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on May 15, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on December 31, 1935 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4

     Phyllis Ann Yeatts Phyllis Ann Yeatts Collins, 84, of Copperhill, peacefully left her earthly life surrounded by family at her son’s home on May 4, 2023. She was predeceased by her husbands, Paul Eugene Stultz and Archie Layne Collins; her parents, Robert Virgil Yeatts and Ethel Mattie Radford Yeatts; sister, Janice Geraldine Dooley, and brother-in-law Rodney Thomas Dooley; brother Shirley Robert Yeatts; brother John David (D) Yeatts; cousin (brother) Paul Kenneth Yeatts; Cousin Michael Thomas Dooley; and brother-in-law William Traver (Bill) Cornette. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Patrick Eugene Stultz and Nancy Hahn Henderson Stultz; grandsons, Andrew Patrick Stultz, Zachary Zane Stultz; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Stultz; Phillip Edward Stultz; grandson Kevin Matthew Stultz; granddaughter Julyanna Renee Stultz; her sister, Christine Yeatts Cornette; her sister-in-law, Bette Yeatts; nieces, Patricia Ellen Cornette Clary, Rosemary Cornette Blankenship, Tiffany Yeatts; great-nephews, John Michael Dooley, Jason Coleman, Christopher Coleman, Matthew Blankenship; great-niece , Erin Kathleen Dooley, Danielle LaPrad. Phyllis retired from the Social Security Administration. Her interests outside of work included southern comfort cooking, watching NASCAR with Archie and Phillip, reading, crafts, and sewing. You could often find her chatting on the phone checking in on her family near and far away. She was always interested in what the family was doing and talking about all the good times. She loved traveling the roads of Bent Mountain, Check, Copperhill, and Floyd and telling stories of the past. Mom loved the mountains and traveling. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.⁴ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 29, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Paul Eugene Stultz on July 7, 1962.^1,4 As of July 7, 1962,her married name was Stultz. Phyllis Ann Yeatts and Paul Eugene Stultz were divorced on January 4, 1979.³ As of February 17, 1984,her married name was Collins.³ Phyllis Ann Yeatts married Archie Lane Collins on February 17, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 Phyllis Ann Yeatts died on May 4, 2023 at Virginia at age 84.⁴

     Tyler Turner Trail was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-16-6928.³ He was born on March 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,4 He married Willa Jane "Willie" Yeatts, daughter of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on December 18, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6 Tyler Turner Trail died on May 20, 1965 at age 71.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 227-05-5111.⁶ Effie Rheba Trail was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on June 15, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2,6,3,8 She married Elvin Oliver Bower on August 24, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,7 As of August 24, 1939,her married name was Bower. Effie Rheba Trail died on March 11, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,6,10,8 She Rheba T. Bower, 84, of Floyd, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin O. Bower. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Elizabeth Bower, Lonnie R. and Dianne Bower; three grandchildren and their spouses, April and Chris White, Beth and Matt Helmintoller, Jessica Bower; three great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Marie Wilson, Anna Nicole Bower, Andrew Christopher White; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on March 12, 2005.⁷

     Geneva Merle Trail was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on October 24, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,2 She married Kelcie Waldron Bower Sr. on June 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of June 12, 1941,her married name was Bower.⁴ Geneva Merle Trail died on March 31, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.^6,1,2

     Cordelia Jane "Dillie" King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,3 She was born on March 11, 1871 at Virginia.^4,5,6,3 She married George Wiley "Dock" King, son of Robert Woods King and Margaret Jane "Peggy" King, on February 18, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,7,3 Cordelia Jane "Dillie" King died on March 11, 1948 at age 77.^4,5,6,3

     George Wiley "Dock" King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6,7 He was born on April 29, 1864 at Virginia.^1,4,5,6,7 He married Cordelia Jane "Dillie" King, daughter of John King and Emaline Iddings, on February 18, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,7 George Wiley "Dock" King died on August 29, 1949 at age 85; The Iddings book and Paul Craghead's listing has a death date of Aug 28, 1949.^1,4,6,7

     Her Social Security Number was 044-28-7353.¹² Callie Elizabeth Poff was born on July 26, 1912 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,12,13,3,8} She married William Glen Jackson on May 21, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 As of May 21, 1937,her married name was Jackson. Callie Elizabeth Poff died on November 8, 1995 at Langhorne, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.^1,12,14 She Elizabeth P. Jackson, 83, of Bensalem died Thursday Nov. 9. at St. Mary's Hospital in Langhorne. Born in Roanoke, Mrs. Jackson was a resident of Bensalem for two years, previously of Greenwich, Conn., for 50 years and Brighton for three years. Mrs. Jackson was a teacher for the Virginia School District, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brighton, as well Greenwich. She is survived by one son, Dr. Elliot O. Jackson; one daughter, Heather Allen of Brighton; two sisters, Hazel Orbin of Richmond and Virginia Blatt of Harrisonburg, Va; and one brother, Paul Poff also of Richmond. Also surviving is one grandchild, Dr. Susan Jackson Quick of San Francisco; and one great-granddaughter, Emily Elizabeth Quick, also of San Francisco. on November 22, 1995.¹⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-42-7342.¹³ Hazel Kathleen Poff Hazel Poff Corbin, age 83, died Monday, October 29, 2001 in Charlotte, N.C. She was born July 17, 1918 in Copper Hill, Va., the daughter of the late Guy Milton and Pearl Ada King Poff. She was preceded in death by her husband, David P. Corbin, in 1993; and her sister, Elizabeth Jackson, in 1995. Mrs. Corbin taught in Virginia public schools for more than 30 years, retiring in 1977 from Douglas Freeman High School. She had lived in Richmond, Va. from 1958 to 1997 and in Charlotte, N.C. from 1997 to 2001. She received a BS from Radford College in 1940 and an MS from the University of Virginia in 1962, and was a longtime member of the Chamberlayne Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Richard P. Corbin M.D. and his wife, Claire B. Corbin of West Bath, Maine; four grandchildren, Eugenie C. McAllister of Indianapolis, Ind., Anna Katherine Corbin M.D. of Columbus, Ohio, David Ethan Corbin of Boston, Mass. and Zachary Andrew Corbin of New Haven, Conn; three great-grandchildren, Alexander Corbin McAllister, Andrew Richard McAllister and Claire Anne McAllister; a sister, Virginia P. Blatt of Hinton, Va; and a brother, Paul M. Poff of Richmond, Va. A graveside service will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park.⁷ She was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^7,14 She was born on July 17, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,15,12,4} She married David Presley Corbin on September 24, 1943 at Flint Hill, Rappahanock Co., Virginia.^{1,2,16,7,3,17} As of September 24, 1943,her married name was Corbin. Hazel Kathleen Poff died on October 29, 2001 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^13,15,7,18

     Virginia Pearl Poff Virginia Pearl Blatt, May 23, 1920 - Sep 17, 2018. Virginia Pearl Blatt, 98, of Rawley Springs, died Sept. 17, 2018. Virginia was born in Copper Hill, Va., the daughter of Guy M. Poff and Pearl King Poff. She graduated from Radford College in 1940. In 1945, after teaching high school in Rosehill, Va., for several years, she accepted a position as a dietitian at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and served as chief of that department for more than 40 years, retiring in 1985. In May 1944, she married Lt. Robert B. Edens of Rosehill, Va. He was killed in action in France on Aug. 9, 1944. In March 1953, she married Thomas Blatt at Temple Beth El, Harrisonburg, Va. He preceded her in death in 1956. She is survived by two nephews, Elliot Jackson of Eagan, Minn., and Richard Corbin of Topsham, Maine, and her niece, Heather Allen of Ann Arbor, Mich. She is also survived by special friends, Tim and Kaye Carter of Harrisonburg, Va. Her sisters, Elizabeth Jackson of Riverside, Conn., Hazel Corbin of Richmond, Va., and her brother, Paul M. Poff of Richmond, Va., predeceased her. A graveside service will be held at Beth El Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Beth El Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^12,4 She was born on May 23, 1920 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,12,4,5 As of July 4, 1943,her married name was Blatt.⁶ She married Robert Barton Edens on July 4, 1943 at Temple, Bell Co., Texas.^1,2,4,6 As of March 15, 1953,her married name was Edens.⁹ Virginia Pearl Poff married Thomas Blatt on March 15, 1953 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,9,4,14} Virginia Pearl Poff died on September 17, 2018 at Virginia at age 98.^12,4

     Paul Milton Poff was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^15,13 He Paul M. Poff, Jan 19, 1929 - May 6, 2017/ Poff, Paul M., 88, formerly of Richmond, Va., died May 6, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Paul was born in Copper Hill, Va., the son of Guy M. Poff and Pearl King Poff. He was a graduate of Check High School in Check, Va. Paul was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Japan and Korea during the Korean War. He retired in 1993 from the State Corporation Commission, where he served as an insurance examiner for many years. He married Avoline Smith on September 17, 1966. She preceded him in death on June 25, 2015. After his wife’s death he resided in Ann Arbor, Mich. to be near his niece Heather Allen, who survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia Blatt of Harrisonburg, Va. and 2 nephews, Elliot Jackson of Eagan, Minn. and Richard Corbin of Topsham, Maine. Two sisters, Elizabeth Jackson and Hazel Corbin also predeceased him. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park.¹³ He was born on January 19, 1929 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,15,13} He married Avoline Smith on September 17, 1966 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,13 Paul Milton Poff died on May 6, 2017 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 88.^15,13

     Her married name was Hicks.⁵ Frances Ione King was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She married Russell J. Hicks.⁵ Frances Ione King was born on February 20, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Via.² She married Richard Paul "Buck" Via on August 30, 1947.^2,3 Frances Ione King died on April 9, 2015 at Virginia at age 95.³ She Frances Ione King Via, 95, of Daleville, passed away peacefully at home, into her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 9, 2015. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on February 20, 1920. She was the daughter of Waller Morris King and Nannie Kathleen Beckner King. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Layman V. Pring and her husband of 38 years, Richard P. (Buck) Via. She is survived by her children, Jerry W. Via, of Blacksburg, Kathy V. Amrhrein and her husband, Steve, of Roanoke. In addition survivors include two special grand children, Ivy Mays and husband, Eddie, and Cory Amrhrein; four special great grandchildren, were very dear to her, Patrick, Bryce, Kylie and Keelan. Frances was a lifelong resident of the Roanoke Valley with strong family ties to Botetourt and Floyd counties. She was very proud of being a graduate of Jefferson High School class of 1938. She was baptized as a young woman into Melrose United Methodist Church and upon her marriage she joined First Church of the Brethren. In that capacity, she served as Sunday school teacher, an active member of the Women's Fellowship, a member of church board, building committee and a deacon. She was honored to be elected as a Deaconess Emeritus in 2011. After the death of her husband, she felt the need to be active and to offer programing for the seniors in the church, so she founded the "Keenagers", which she said were recycled teenagers. She organized and sponsored many bus trips, a cruise, a trip to Hawaii. Regular luncheons were also and important fellowship for this group and through her charisma, the group grew to include many others from other church congregations. Mother took pride in being a lifelong house keeper and along with raising her family, she opened our home to her parents and cared for them until their deaths. She was active in Women's club, garden club, china painting, gardening, traveling and card playing. She loved music and played several instruments. An Easter card from one of her friends said "There is nobody else in the world quite like you." Truer words were never spoken. Mom had an adventurous nature, a keen wit, a generous spirit, a loving heart and a warm smile for everyone. Special thanks to the wonderful care givers from Generation Solutions, Shelia, Ementress, Marty, Summer, Priscilla and Sade. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Good Samaritan Hospice. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 from Oakey's North Chapel with burial following in Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. Karen Cassell officiating from First Church of the Brethren will lead the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider at memorial gift to First Church of the Brethren, Good Samaritan or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on April 10, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-5227.⁷ John Cheat Agee was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on September 23, 1888 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,4 He married Nellie Clyde Yates, daughter of Flurnoy Gustavus Yates and Laura Greene Bower, on October 8, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 John Cheat Agee John C. Agee, 82, of Wolfe died in a Bluefield hospital Wednesday afternoon following a long illness. He is survived by three sons, Willard, Wilton and Robert of Bluefield; four daughters, Mrs. Sam (Laura) Blackwell of Princeton, Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Farley and Mrs. E. B. (Juanita) Harman of Pocahontas, Va., and Mrs. John (Helen) Lee of Miami, Fla; one foster daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Judy) Whitaker of Salem, Va; one brother, Harman Agee of Christiansburg, Va; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 12. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Shumate-Newman Funeral Home in Pocahontas. on January 9, 1970.⁵ He died on January 21, 1970 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^8,5

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-5214.⁷ Clinton Willard Agee married Ella Mae Adams.^8,2 Clinton Willard Agee was born on April 30, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He died on November 3, 1978 at age 67.¹

     Laura Hester Agee was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 236-18-3928.⁹ She was born on September 5, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,9,5 As of November 24, 1934,her married name was Blackwell.¹ She married Samuel W. "Sam" Blackwell on November 24, 1934 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5,7,8 Laura Hester Agee died on January 20, 2009 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^9,5 She BLUEFIELD, Va. — Laura A. Blackwell, age 92, of Bluefield, Va., departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Westwood Center after a long illness. Laura was born September 5, 1916 in Floyd, Va. daughter of the late John C. and Nellie Yates Agee. She attended public schools in McDowell County, W.Va. Laura married Sam W. Blackwell on November 24, 1934 in Welch, W.Va. Their union lasted 57 years until his death in November 1991.Laura worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a postal clerk and assistant post mistress in Helen, W.Va. until the late 1960s. She then moved to Princeton, W.Va. with her husband Sam when he was transferred. She lived there until May 2004 when she relocated to Bluefield, Va. to live with her nephew, Eddie Harman, whom she thought of as her son and affectionately referred to him as "Penrod." In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Blackwell; three brothers: Willard, Wilson and Wilton; one sister, Hazel Agee Farley. Those left to cherish and celebrate her life and memory are Penrod and his children who looked on "MawMaw Laura" as their second grandmother, Laura Hash, Morgan Harman, and Cameron Harman, Bluefield, Va. and her great-grandchildren Ellie and Sarah Hash. Also left to cherish her memory are one brother Robert Agee and his wife Shirley Hicks Agee of Pocahontas, Va; two sisters Juanita Harman of Bluefield, Va. and Helen Lee of Bluefield, W.Va. and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services celebrating the life of Laura Blackwell will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Princeton, W.Va. with Dr. Allen Hammond officiating. Friends and family are invited to join us in remembering Laura's life. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until time of service. Rodriguez Bluefield Funeral Home, Bluefield, Va. is serving the Blackwell family. on January 23, 2009.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-8467.¹⁰ Hazel Marie Agee was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^11,4 She was born on June 7, 1920 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,10,4 As of February 18, 1939,her married name was McCloud.² She married Lucas Henry McCloud on February 18, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2 Hazel Marie Agee and Lucas Henry McCloud were divorced before 1946.² Hazel Marie Agee married Robert Charles Farley Sr. on January 12, 1946 at Bossievain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,12,2,4 As of January 12, 1946,her married name was Farley.² Hazel Marie Agee died on September 16, 2003 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^10,4 She POCAHONTAS, Va. - Hazel Marie Agee Farley, 83, of RO. Box 454, Pocahontas, died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 in a Bluefield hospital. Born on June 7, 1920, in Stotesbury, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Nellie Yates Agee. She had been a resident of Pocahontas for most of her life. She was a long time active member of the Pocahontas Baptist Church and was very involved in the life of her family and community. In addition to her parents, three brothers preceded her in death, Willard, Wilson, and Wilton Agee. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert Farley Sr. of the home; three daughters, Dolores Hutcherson and husband Ron of Dacula, Ga., Janet Harrison and husband Elden of Joppa, Md., Pam Cannoy and husband Bill of Pocahontas; three sons, Robert Farley Jr. and wife Patricia of Charlottesville, Va., John Farley and wife Cathy of Princeton, David Farley of Princeton; 15 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Laura Blackwell of Princeton, Juanita Harman of Bluefield, Va., Helen Lee and husband John of Bluefield; one brother, Robert Agee and wife Shirley of Wolfe. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. where Keith Campbell, Charles Carter, Jamie Farley, Ed Milliner, Hugh Shrader, and Lamon Wills will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Gravely, Pat Hurley, John McCary, Gene Shrader, and Ernest Westmoreland. on September 18, 2003.⁴

     Lydia Angeline Conner was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 24, 1854 at Crockett Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Mar 29, 1855.^2,6,1,5 She married William Washington Maxey, son of James J. Maxey and Jemimah Semones, on December 3, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 3, 1876,her married name was Maxey. Lydia Angeline Conner died on January 6, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.^6,1,5

     Her married name was Whitlow.⁵ Nellie Juanita Agee was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She married Clarence Whitlow.⁵ Nellie Juanita Agee was born on February 4, 1922 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,5 She married Edward Burton Harman on December 2, 1949.^1,5,6,7 As of December 2, 1949,her married name was Harman. Nellie Juanita Agee died on January 22, 2010 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^8,5 She BLUEFIELD, Va. — Juanita W. Harman, age 87, of Bluefield, Va., formerly Pocahontas, Va., departed this earthly life on Friday January 22, 2010 in Bluefield, W.Va. after a year long illness. Juanita was born February 4, 1922 in Stotesbury, W.Va., daughter of the late John C. and Nellie Yates Agee. She attended Elkhorn High School in McDowell County, W.Va. Juanita married E.B. (Burton) Harman on December 2, 1949. She was affiliated with the Pocahontas Pharmacy where she worked for many years and enjoyed the interaction with the people of Pocahontas and the surrounding area as they shopped at the drug store. During this time, she made numerous friends with the customers. While residing in Pocahontas, she attended the Pocahontas Baptist Church. She left Pocahontas several years after her retirement and moved to Bluefield, Va., but always thought of Pocahontas as her home. During her time in Bluefield, she attended Fincastle Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E.B. (Burton) Harman; three brothers, Willard, Wilson, and Wilton Agee; and two sisters, Hazel Agee Farley and Laura A. Blackwell. Those left to cherish and celebrate her life and memory are her son, Clarence Whitlow and his wife Gail of Bluefield, Va., and her son, Eddie Harman of Bluefield, Va. Grandchildren who reside in Bluefield, Va. that are left to remember her are Laura Hash, who took care of her during her illness, Morgan Harman, who "Ma Maw" always thought looked like her when she was a child, and Cameron Harman, who was "Ma Maw's" little boy. Additional grandchildren are Ken Whitlow and his wife Kathy of Sterling, Va., Lee Whitlow and his wife Jennifer of Ocean Pines, Md., and Lynn Crouch and her husband Charles of Manchester, Md. She is survived by her brother, Robert Agee and his wife Shirley of Pocahontas, Va; and sister, Helen Lee of Bluefield, W.Va. Juanita is survived by ten great-grandchildren, Ellie Grace, Sara Skye, Tori, Chase, Chris, Erica, Michael, Gabrielle, Ashur and Teagan. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, friends; and a very special person and loving caregiver, Kathi Hicks. The family will receive friends at the Rodriguez Funeral Home between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2010 in Pocahontas, Va. Entombment services will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Woodlawn Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Bluewell, W.Va. at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Allen Hammond officiating. Family and friends will meet at the Woodlawn Mausoleum for the entombment service at 11:00 a.m. on January 25, 2010.⁵

     Helen Elizabeth Agee was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Lee.¹ She married John W. Lee.^1,2,6,7 Helen Elizabeth Agee was born on June 12, 1924 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,1 She died on June 14, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^8,1 She BLUEFIELD, Va. — Helen Elizabeth Lee, 87, of 636 Dove Circle, Bluefield, Va. and formerly of Ohio Street, Bluefield, W.Va., died Tuesday June 14, 2011 at her home. Born June 12, 1924 in Kimball, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late John Agee and Nellie Yates Agee. Mrs. Lee had worked at Publix Supermarket and was of the Methodist faith. She was a wonderful mother, and was known as a great cook. Mrs. Lee was an avid reader and enjoyed doing embroidery work. She enjoyed walking and was an independent woman. It has been said that when God made Helen, He broke the mold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, John W. Lee; three sisters, Hazel Farley, Juanita Harmon, and Laura Blackwell; and two brothers, Wilson Agee and Wilton Agee. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ginger Lee and husband Luigi DeBoni of Bluefield, Va., Sharon Laster of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Linda Martin of Millersville, Md; one brother, Robert Lee Agee of Pocahontas, Va; grandchildren, Hunter and Weston Huchthausen of Bluefield, Va., Zachary Laster and his wife Felicia Braun-Laster of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Sean Martin and Ryan Martin of Millersville, Md; nephew, Eddie Harmon of Bluefield, Va; and nieces, Debbie Spracher and Barbara Shields; sister-in-law, Kathleen Lee of Green Valley; her amazing caregivers, Cathy Wimmer, Maria Curry and Kathi Hicks; and special friends, Cecil and Trish Smith and Patricia Wimmer. Funeral services will be conducted from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel on Friday June 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mike Baker and the Reverend Brent Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour. Burial will be private at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family requests that memorial contributions, if desired, be made to Legacy Hospice, 1963 Second Street, Richlands, VA 24641 or to The American Cancer Society, 1816 Jefferson Street, Bluefield, WV 24701. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Lee. on June 15, 2011.¹

     Wilton Taylor Agee was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 17, 1929 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on September 3, 1984 at age 55.¹

     Wilson Cheat Agee was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 17, 1929 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁵ He died on April 3, 1951 at age 22.⁵

     Bessie Marie Monighan was buried at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 533-58-8415.⁵ She was born on October 8, 1896 at Pennsylvania.^2,5,4 She married Clinton Flurnoy Yates, son of Flurnoy Gustavus Yates and Laura Greene Bower, on December 10, 1916.^1,3 As of December 10, 1916,her married name was Yates. Bessie Marie Monighan died on January 16, 1985 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 88.^6,4

     Byron Lewis Joseph Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He was born on November 6, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 6, 1898.^2,3,4 He married Ethel Maggie Yeatts, daughter of Flurnoy Gustavus Yates and Laura Greene Bower, on August 14, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Byron Lewis Joseph Radford died on September 3, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-58-9608.⁵ Stella Goldbirth Blackwell was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 23, 1908 at Virginia.⁵ She married Robert Anthony Yates, son of Flurnoy Gustavus Yates and Laura Greene Bower, on June 22, 1925.^1,2,3,4 As of June 22, 1925,her married name was Yates. Stella Goldbirth Blackwell died on August 7, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^5,2,4 She YATES, Stella Blackwell, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Yates; a son, Robert Tootsie Yates; and a daughter, Norma Mann. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Doris E. and Bob Johnson; a son, Walden Yates; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at11 a.m. Monday, August 10, 1998 at Grace Baptist Temple with Pastor Gary Yates officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 8, 1998.²

     David Masten "Dave" Young was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4 He was born on January 31, 1903 at Poff, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Laura Ovella Elizabeth Yeatts, daughter of Flurnoy Gustavus Yates and Laura Greene Bower, on May 2, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,9,10,4 David Masten "Dave" Young died on March 14, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^9,4 He David M. Young, 62, died Sunday. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Ovella Yates Young; 3 sons, David, John and Masten (Pete) Young; 3 daughters, Mrs. D. Merriam, Mrs. Richard Ellis and Mrs. Pauline Inman; brother, Charles Young. Mr. Young was formerly a Floyd Co. boy, the son of Lem and Annie Barton Young. on March 18, 1965.⁹

     Thelma Iris Young was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on March 30, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She died on November 1, 1927 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.⁴

     Lydia Matilda "Tilda" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,4,7 She was born on May 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4,7 She married Wise Wiley Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on November 22, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,4,8 As of November 22, 1914,her married name was Poff. Lydia Matilda "Tilda" Conner died on December 30, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^5,6,4,7 She Matilda Conner Poff, 76, of Floyd died Saturday, December 30, 1972, in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Wise W. Poff. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Cebert Hale, Pilot, Mrs. Hobson King, Copper Hill; three brothers, Harley Conner, Bent Mountain, Ennis Conner, Iaegar, W. Va., Lawson Conner, Davy, W. Va. Burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on January 4, 1973.⁶

     Annie Laura Young was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Avenue, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.^8,3 She was born on March 2, 1927 at Pine Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,9 She married Daniel Francis Merriam on February 12, 1946 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,8,3,4 As of February 12, 1946,her married name was Merriam. Annie Laura Young died on July 5, 2021 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas, at age 94.^8,3 She Mrs. Annie Laura Merriam, age 94, of Lawrence, KS, passed away July 5, 2021, at LMH Memorial Hospital from natural causes. She was born March 2, 1927, in Pine Creek, Floyd County, Virginia, the daughter of David Maston and Laura Ovella Elizabeth Yeattes Young. She graduated from Norristown High School in 1944, and in later years attended classes at Syracuse University and Kansas University. She was married to Daniel Francis Merriam on February 12, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and they were together for 71 years until he passed in 2017. Mrs. Merriam was a lifelong genealogist and historian, a member of Beta Sigma Phi and member of the DAR. She was an avid crafter and amateur painter. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Lawrence. She is survived by her five children; Beth Ann Wissman of Olathe, Kansas; John F. Merriam of Syracuse, New York; Anita P. Merriam of California; James D. Merriam of Derby, Kansas; Judith D. Merriam of Syracuse, New York; a sister, Ovella Elizabeth Young of Roanoke, Virginia; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel F Merriam II; her parents, her husband, three brothers, one sister, and two grandchildren. Graveside services for Annie Laura Merriam, will be 10:00am Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery. on July 8, 2021.⁸