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     Rev. Henry Nelson Horton was buried at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 240-18-3556.⁴ He was born on November 14, 1919 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Virginia Eileen Yeatts, daughter of John Henry "Dump" Yeatts and Edna Roena Reynolds, on October 3, 1942 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Rev. Henry Nelson Horton died on August 25, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,3 He HORTON, Henry Nelson, 81, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2001 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born in Dublin, Va., he spent his youth in Pulaski County, graduated from Pulaski County Schools, attended Davidson and King Colleges, and graduated from East Tenn. State University. He received his BD degree from Vanderbuilt University. He served in the US Army for 5 1 / 2 years, having entered as a Private and retiring as a Major. His happy and optimistic personality made him a popular friend and neighbor to all he encountered. Most of his Army service was in India, where he learned to love and appreciate the people of that country. Henry's career was spent as a Methodist Minister having served churches in Tennessee from Nashville, to Chattanooga and Central, Fairlawn to Tazewell, Va., where he served as District Superintendent in Virginia. From 1985 to 1995 he served in Promotion and Development and as Chaplain of Birdmont Manor in Wytheville where he touched the lives of many senior citizens many of whom still love him. He was a son of Edgar and Addie Horton who preceded him in death, and also by Roy Horton, Elsie Horton Lachica, Delma Horton Flick. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Eileen Yeatts Horton of Dublin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry Roy and Carolyn Horton of Knoxville, Tenn., William Joseph Yeatts Horton of Dublin; five daughters and sons-in-law, Karen H. and John Guinn of Dandridge, Tenn., Ruth H. and Ralph Johnson of Collinsville, Cathy H. Price of Asheville, N.C., Susan H. and Jack Spencer of Black Mountain, N.C., and Lisa H. and Ricky Brown of Leicester, N.C; one brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Jean Horton of Miami, Fla; one sister and brother-in-law, Alma and John Howard of Shawsville; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2001 at 3 p.m. at the Dublin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Travis and Randy Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dublin. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Futures Committee of the Dublin United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2001 at the Dublin United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on August 26, 2001.³

     His Social Security Number was 517-40-1711.² Arne C. Fosdal was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.³ He was born on June 26, 1908 at Wisconsin.^2,4 He married Mary Agnes Yeatts, daughter of Charles Tobias "Tobe" Yeatts and Stella Susan Ann Barnard, on May 1, 1934 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁵ Arne C. Fosdal died on January 11, 1982 at Ravalli Co., Montana, at age 73.¹

     His Social Security Number was 536-36-9954.² James Dorman Searle was born on November 24, 1903 at Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., Missouri.³ He married Amy Maude Yeatts, daughter of Charles Tobias "Tobe" Yeatts and Stella Susan Ann Barnard, on September 8, 1930 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^4,1 James Dorman Searle died on January 12, 1981 at Chehalis, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 77.²

     Elkanah Christopher "Elkane" Knicely married Lena Bell/Bertha Craddock, daughter of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates.¹ Elkanah Christopher "Elkane" Knicely was buried at Lone Branch Cemetery, Lee Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 20, 1872 at Tennessee.² He died on January 6, 1956 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 83.²

     James Tyler "J.T." Craddock was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ He was born on May 16, 1891 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lena Bell/Bertha Craddock, daughter of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates, on December 6, 1916 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 James Tyler "J.T." Craddock died on May 4, 1971 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 79.³

     David Byrd Sisson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 He was born on November 11, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,2,4,5 He married Lydia Louella "Etta" Conner, daughter of Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner and Sarah Jane Smith, on November 12, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,5 David Byrd Sisson died on March 31, 1968 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,7,2,5

     Elkanah Pleasant Canaday was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He was born on December 9, 1878 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Ada Mae Craddock, daughter of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates, circa 1914.^1,6,7 Elkanah Pleasant Canaday died on August 5, 1971 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^1,4 He Funeral service for Elkanah P. Canaday, 92, of Lester, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. He died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in a local nursing home following a long illness. Born Dec. 9, 1878, in Raleigh County, he was a son of the late William R. and Angeline Hill Canaday. A former mayor of Lester, Canaday was a retired farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Canaday of Lester, and a sister, Mrs. Ozola Brook, Columbia, S.C. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Grady Miller, Frank Humphrey, Dwight Collins, Claude Webb, Stephen Canaday, and Basil Pittman. on August 6, 1971.⁴

     William Carlton "Billy" Pilson was buried at Ross-Harbour Cemetery, 6260 Elamsville Road, Elamsville, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 22, 1891 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 22, 1890.^1,2,4 He married Minnie Ethel Craddock, daughter of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates, circa 1916.^1,2,5 William Carlton "Billy" Pilson died on September 16, 1975 at age 84.¹

     Minnie E. Sams was buried at Meeks Cemetery (also known as Spray Cemetery), Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4 She was born on November 29, 1902 at North Carolina.² She married Martin Luther Craddock, son of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates, on September 13, 1922 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,1,2,3 As of September 13, 1922,her married name was Craddock.³ Minnie E. Sams died on October 2, 1940 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 37.²

     Grace Y. Wigington was buried at Wiliam Jefferson Wigington, Jr. Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on September 17, 1901 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Roy B. Craddock Sr., son of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates, circa 1925.^3,1,2 As of circa 1925,her married name was Craddock.¹ Grace Y. Wigington died on March 13, 1983 at age 81.²

     Chlora Carrie Canaday and Charles Moscow "Charley" Craddock were divorced.¹ Her Social Security Number was 203-40-5537.³ Chlora Carrie Canaday was born on February 17, 1899 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She married Charles Moscow "Charley" Craddock, son of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates, circa 1922.^4,5 As of circa 1922,her married name was Craddock.⁵ Chlora Carrie Canaday married Charles Moscow "Charley" Craddock, son of William James Craddock and Nannie Bell Yates, on December 23, 1943 at Gallia Co., Ohio.¹ Chlora Carrie Canaday died in October, 1975 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 76.³

     William Maynard Foley was buried at Wayside Community Church Cemetery, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on May 21, 1899 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,4 He married Bertie Jean Yeatts, daughter of Quince Willie "Quintz" Yeatts and Annie Eliza Roberts, on September 24, 1922 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁵ William Maynard Foley died on April 15, 1964 at age 64.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-28-0075.⁷ Thomas Sloan "Tom" Thomas was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 21, 1894 at Seneca, Oconee Co., South Carolina.^4,5,7,6 He married Vergie Annice Yeatts, daughter of Quince Willie "Quintz" Yeatts and Annie Eliza Roberts, on April 23, 1923 at Martinsville, Virginia.¹ Thomas Sloan "Tom" Thomas died on November 8, 1970 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.⁶

     Balfour Erdman/Eardman/Eardmond Burgess was buried at Reidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 245-05-2079.⁶ He was born on June 17, 1903 at Henderson Co., North Carolina; The SSDI has a birth year of 1902.^6,2,3,5 He married Maude Garnet Yeatts, daughter of Quince Willie "Quintz" Yeatts and Annie Eliza Roberts, on October 13, 1927.^7,1 Balfour Erdman/Eardman/Eardmond Burgess died on August 29, 1976 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^2,3

     Otis Stadler/Sadler London was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Benson, Johnston Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 244-09-9469.⁶ He was born on February 27, 1907 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4,3,6,5 He married Lula Elmo Yeatts, daughter of Quince Willie "Quintz" Yeatts and Annie Eliza Roberts, on December 22, 1928.^1,7,8 Otis Stadler/Sadler London died on August 11, 1987 at Smithfield, Johnston Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^2,3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 229-30-3086.³ Nellie "Nell" Martin was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 11, 1914.³ She married Frank Raymond Yates, son of Quince Willie "Quintz" Yeatts and Annie Eliza Roberts, on December 29, 1933 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,4 As of December 29, 1933,her married name was Yates.¹ Nellie "Nell" Martin died on March 27, 1998 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,4 She YATES, Nell Martin, 83, of Patrick Springs, died Friday, March 27, 1998. Graveside services 3 p.m. Sunday, Patrick Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart. on March 29, 1998.²

     TaliferroTaliafero L. Skinner was born circa 1804 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Elizabeth Nuckles, daughter of William Nuckles and Sarah/Sally Blair, on September 9, 1825 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² TaliferroTaliafero L. Skinner began military service in 1861 Sergeant, 10th Regiment, Kentucky Infantry.³ He married Elizabeth Servant on September 10, 1866 at Martin Co., Indiana.⁵ TaliferroTaliafero L. Skinner died in 1869 at Martin Co., Indiana; Buried in Shoals, Indiana.^2,4 He left a will on January 31, 1870; The Probate Estate of Taliferro Skinner, Will Book 1, p. 36-37, showing wife Elizabeth. Alexander D. Beck, was appointed Executor and guardian of children; also named was Sarah F. Servant, Elizabeth Jane Servant, Isabella Skinner and Taliferro L. Skinner (Jr.?) Alexander D. Beck, Administrator. He Bond - Sarah F. Servance Beck legatee of Taliferro Skinner renounced all her rights of the will of said Taliferro as heir of her sister, Elizabeth J. Servant, another legatee in favor of Taliferro Skinner, Jr., and Isabelle Skinner and authorized Executor to pay same to guardian of said children. on February 11, 1870. He The Final Account filed by Executor: By terms of will, he was to pay Sarah F. Beck and Elizabeth J. Servant [who were adults] when minor children became of age $100.00 and balance to minor children, Taliferro Skinner, Jr. and Isabelle Skinner. Elizabeth J. Servant died intestate leaving as her only heir, Sarah F. Beck, who renounced all interest in said estate to minor heirs. on April 4, 1873.

     Wise Wiley Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 223-50-0620.⁸ He was born on April 15, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Apr 15, 1894.^1,8,2,3,5,6 He married Lydia Matilda "Tilda" Conner, daughter of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on November 22, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,6 Wise Wiley Poff died on June 16, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,6

     Ross Clark was buried at Stuart Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-20-2393.³ He was born on November 17, 1913 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Pauline Yates, daughter of George Cabel "Cabel" Yates and Edna Joyce, on June 15, 1957 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ross Clark died on June 27, 2007 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,2 He Ross Clark, 93, of Stuart, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on November 17, 1913 to the late Joseph Jefferson Clark and Catherine Virginia Ayers Clark. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Moir "Pete" Clark, Ralph Clark and Joe Clark, and four sisters, Edith Sheppard, Pearl McMillon, Lois Craig and Iris Joyce. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and attended Providence United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Pauline Yates Clark of Stuart; one niece, Kay McMillon of Martinsville; and three nephews, Moir Page Clark of Independence and R. Kennon Clark and Glenn E. "Dud" Clark, both of Stuart. Funeral services were held Friday, June 29, 2007 at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor David Westmoreland officiating. Burial, with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans' Memorial Honor Guard, was in Stuart Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Collins, Nathan Biggs, Charles Vernon, Wesley Tatum, Walter Clark Jr. and Mike Pendleton. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com. on July 6, 2007.²

     Henrietta E. Hylton was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on October 1, 1903 at Virginia.^3,4,2 She married Homer Lee Yates, son of Luther George Yates and Carrie Eugenie Shough, on October 20, 1928.¹ As of October 20, 1928,her married name was Yates. Henrietta E. Hylton died on May 19, 1969 at age 65.^3,4,1

     Dovie May/Mae Massey was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² She was born on September 16, 1911 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 23, 1931,her married name was Yates.¹ She married Ernest Stewart Yates, son of Luther George Yates and Carrie Eugenie Shough, on June 23, 1931 at Henry Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Dovie May/Mae Massey died on May 14, 2005 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 93.²

     Virginia Bell Martin and Nelson Hunter Yates were divorced.³ Virginia Bell Martin was born circa 1905 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married Nelson Hunter Yates, son of Luther George Yates and Carrie Eugenie Shough, on June 24, 1933 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 24, 1933,her married name was Yates.²

     Adam Jackson Thompson was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He and Lillian A. Hensley were divorced.³ Adam Jackson Thompson was born on March 17, 1894 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Lillian A. Hensley, daughter of James Snyder Hensley and Alice Virginia Yates, on December 28, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Adam Jackson Thompson died on July 8, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.³