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     His Social Security Number was 235-10-5905.¹² Walter Lee Jones was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on July 26, 1912 at Worth, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^12,4,6,10 He married Hazel Frances Sullivan, daughter of Navillus Eugene Sullivan and Bertha E. Elmore, on August 12, 1933 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,13,14 Walter Lee Jones died on May 20, 1980 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^12,10 He Walter L. (Pappy) Jones, 67, of Carswell, died Tuesday in a Welch hospital after a long illness. Born in Worth, he was a son of the late Frank Blair and Virginia Connor Jones. He was a member of the McDowell County REACT and a retired volunteer fireman of the Northfork Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a retired employee of Carroll Motor Sales. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Frances Jones in 1971. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. H.E. (Hazel Lee) Martin of San Francisco, Mrs. James (Patricia) Elliot of Columbus and Mrs. David (Judy) Radray of Miami; one brother, George Jones of Northfork; three sisters, Mrs. Burk (Margaret) Vest and Mrs. Kelly (Edith) Steel, both of Check, Va., and Mrs. Earl (Rosett) Laxton of Oceana; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. on May 22, 1980.¹⁰

     Luther Rathburn Jones was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 His Social Security Number was 235-10-5883.¹¹ He was born on November 20, 1914 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,11,6,7 He married Lucy Wanda Byars on February 27, 1937 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 Luther Rathburn Jones died on July 30, 1977 at Pamplin, Appomattox Co., Virginia, at age 62.^3,5,7 He Luther Rathburn Jones, 62, formerly of Floyd County, died Sunday, July 30, 1977, in Pamplin, Va., after a long illness. He was the husband of Lucy Byars Jones. He was a member of Rocks Baptist Church and a retired carpenter. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Edwin L. Jones, Boonton, N.J., Richard C. Jones, Vinton, Va; one daughter, Wanda Reed, Pamplin, Va; 14 grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Vest and Edith Steele, both of Check, Va., Mrs. Earl Laxton, Hatcher, West Va; two brothers, George C. Jones, Northfork, West Va., Walter Jones, Kimberly, West Va. Interment at the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on August 4, 1977.⁵

     Attie Maybelle "Mae" Jones was buried at Mitchem Ridge Cemetery, Mitchell's Ridge, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 15, 1921 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of January 9, 1937,her married name was Steele.³ She married Lonnie Earl "Lawnie" Steele on January 9, 1937 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6,3 Attie Maybelle "Mae" Jones died on November 1, 1940 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 19; She was killed along with her husband and baby at RR crossing in Bramwell, WV.⁵ She Three Killed in Train-Auto Crash West of Simmons. Four others injured, one critically, when automobile crashes into shifter engine on branch line. A McDowell county father, mother and their 2-year-old son were killed and four other persons were injured, one critically, shortly after 7 o’clock last night when the auto in which they were riding crashed into a shifter engine operating on the Simmons branch line to the Buckeye Coal and Coke comapny operation about 1 mile west of Simmons. The dead are Lawnie Steele, 24, of Keystone; Mrs. Lawnie Steele, 20 and Cecil Steele, their 2-year-old son. The injured are Earl Steele, aged, 3, son of the dead man and wife; Edith Jones, 17, of Northfork, sister of Mrs. Steele; G. T. Steele, of Northfork, brother of Lawnie Steele, and Mary Combs, 18, of Northfork, daughter of Floyd Combs. Physicians at St. Luke's hospiatl said the Combs girl has little chance for recovery. She sustained puncture of both lungs, a fractured skull, broken arm, leg and back injuries. She had not regained consciousness last midnight, and had been in an oxygen tent since her arrival at the South Bluefield hospital. The dead and injured persons were returning home from Christiansburg, Va. where they attended funeral services yesterday afternoon for the father of Mrs. Steel and Edith Jones. The accident occurred past a hook curve on Route 52 between Simmons and Maybeury . Witnesses said the auto, a Plymouth sedan driven by Lawnie Steele, crashed into and partially ran under the tender of the shifter engine, and was knocked a distance of fifty feet before it came to a stop . The car was totally wrecked. Mary Combs, one of the dead, was thrown clear of the spinning auto a distance of about twenty feet in to a ditch. Passersby rushed all seven occupants of the auto to Bluefield hospitals. All except Mary Combs were brought to Bluefied sanitarium; she to St. Luke's hospital. Cecil Steele, the two-years-old baby, was dead upon arrival. His mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Lawnie Steele, died one and two hours apart respectively. G. G. Steele, 19, brother of the dead man, sustained fractures of the leg and body and head abrssions. He was employed until recently by A. R. Thompson, lumber contractor of Northfork, who also employed Lawnie Steele. Edith Jones received fractures of the thigh, a broken nose and face lacerations. Earl Steele, 3, sustained possible fractured skull, shoulder and abdominal injuries. Physicians at Bluefleld sanitarium, where all three are patients, said their chances for recovery are good. Lawnie Steele died of chest injuries, fractured hip, deep lacerations of the forehead, probable fractured skull and body lacerations. His wife died of a fractured skull, broken left arm, right wrist and left thigh, body and face lacerations and shock. Cecil Steele, the 2-years-old baby probably died of skull fracture, physicians said. The engine, Norfolk and Western officials said last night, was backing across the highway when the crash occurred. Engineer George Lavinder Conductor Leo J. Long said that the locomotive tender was equipped with a powferful headlamp and that whistle and bell signals were made as the locomotive approached and crossed the roadway. A standard crossing warning stands at the crossing. The train, Norfolk and Western officials said was moving at a rate of speed of about 10 miles per hour. The Steele car, it was reported, was travelling at a high rate of speed. Funeral arrangements for the dead have not been made. The bodies were taken late last night to Northfork Funeral home. on November 2, 1940.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-0825.⁸ Edith Marie Jones was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7,10 Her married name was Steele.¹¹ She married Kelly Calvin Steele.^11,10,7 Edith Marie Jones was born on April 16, 1923 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,7,10 She died on April 19, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^9,8,7,10 She STEELE, Edith Jones, 69, died Sunday morning in a Salem hospital. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Elizabeth and G. W. Yates, Check; Susan Gregg, Floyd; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kelly and Linda Steele, Christiansburg; Frank and Lori Steele, Check; Earl and Jane Steele, Mayberry, West Virginia; eleven grandchildren; one great-greatgranddaughter; two sisters, Margaret Vest, Check; Rosetta Laxton, Oceana, West Virginia. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Little White Church in Terry's Fork with the Rev. George Bulson officiating. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Woods Funeral Home, Floyd. on April 20, 1992.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 227-26-3247.² Virginia Rosetta Jones was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on February 27, 1925 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of circa 1940,her married name was Laxton.⁸ She married Earl Albert Laxton circa 1940.^9,3,8 Virginia Rosetta Jones died on March 14, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^2,3 She Virginia Rosetta "Ted" Laxton, 74, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Feb. 27, 1925 at Northfork, she was the daughter of the late Frank Blair Jones and Virginia Ann Conner Jones. Mrs. Laxton was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County, and a member of Guyandotte Baptist Church, Jesse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl A. Laxton; a son, James Blair Laxton; a daughter, Earliene Laxton; four brothers, Letcher Blair Jones, Walter L. Jones, Luther R. Jones, and George Jones; and two sisters, Attie Maybelle "Mae" Jones Steele and Edith Jones Steele. Survivors include two sons, Albert "Pete" Laxton of Kopperston, David Glen Laxton and his wife, Peggy, of Matheny; four daughters, Rose Laxton Blevins Geyer and her husband, Franz Geyer, of Baltimore, Md., Mary Lou Laxton Lowe and her husband, Winston "Joe" Lowe of Hager Hill, Ky., Mae Laxton Cook and her husband, Bob Cook, of Oceana, and Alice Laxton of Oceana; a sister, Margaret Jones Vest of Check, Va; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. on March 17, 1999.³

     Hazel E. "Hazie" Plumley was buried at Sanger Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born in 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Edith Lannie Smith, daughter of James Jacob "Jim" Smith and Prudence Caramina Light, on October 28, 1925 at Sanger, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Hazel E. "Hazie" Plumley died on May 6, 1929 at Sanger, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Died in a mine accident.²

     James Franklin Plumley was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He James Franklin Plumley, 91, of Minden, WV passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born May 9, 1927 in Sun, WV he was the son of the late Hazel Plumley and Lannie Smith Newton, and step father Edgar Newton. James was a United States Marine veteran who fought and served in World War II. He worked for the West Virginia Division of Highways on the bridge crew and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred Lewandowski Plumley. Those left to cherish his memory include three loving daughters, Shirley Sargent of Alabama, Debbie Morrissey of Minden, and Heather Plumley of Ohio. In keeping with James wishes his body will be cremated with a committal service 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow.⁴ He and Leona Garrison were divorced.⁴ James Franklin Plumley married Mildred Lewandowski.^4,8 James Franklin Plumley was born on May 9, 1927 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He married Leona Garrison on November 17, 1949 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ James Franklin Plumley died on December 1, 2018 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 91.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-40-2188.² Isaac Elkins Plumley was born on September 8, 1929 at Sanger, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He died in January, 1986 at age 56.²

     Amon Smith was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 236-09-6307.⁸ He married Gleema Marie West.⁴ Amon Smith was born on January 13, 1906 at Elverton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,4,6 He married Fronie M. Persinger on October 16, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Amon Smith died on April 2, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.⁴ He Oak Hill - Amon Smith, 66, of Route 1, Oak Hill died at 4 a.m. Sunday in a Beckley hospital after a months illness. New was a retired employee of the New River Coal Co. at Summerlee. Born at Elverton, Jan. 13, 1906, he was a son of the late James and Prudence Light Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gleema Marie West Smith, and three sisters, Mrs. Edgar Newton and Mrs. Winnie West, both of Route 1, Oak Hill, and Mrs. Annie Liptrap of Columbus, Ohio. The body is at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill. on April 3, 1972.⁴

     Garland Willis Light was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-09-4650.⁸ He was born on August 14, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9,3 He married Margaret Mann on August 10, 1931 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,4 Garland Willis Light and Margaret Mann were divorced on May 25, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.⁴ Garland Willis Light married Edna Louise Groff on June 24, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.^3,10 Garland Willis Light died on October 18, 1986 at Danville, Virginia, at age 76.^8,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-7050.⁸ Nona Gay Light was born on December 25, 1912 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 As of July 3, 1930,her married name was Thomas.³ She married William Brown Thomas on July 3, 1930 at Danville, Virginia.^3,9,10 Nona Gay Light died in February, 1994 at age 81.⁸

     Oliver Charlie Light was buried at Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 577-07-4751.⁷ He was born on November 22, 1914 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,8,9 He married Annie Virginia King on December 18, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.^2,4 Oliver Charlie Light Oliver Charlie Light, who spent his boyhood in Danville, died in Oakley, California after an 18-month decline in health. Mr. Light was born Nov. 22, 1914 in Floyd County. He lived in Danville until a young man when he moved to California. He was married to the former Annie King of Greensboro, N.C. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his father, Otha E. Light of Danville; three brothers, Garland W. Light and Doy Light, both of Danville, and Stanley Light of Newport News; and two sisters, Mrs. Nona Thomas and Mrs. Beatrice Shelton, both of Danville. on October 14, 1966.⁴ He died on November 13, 1966 at Oakley, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 51.^3,4,8

     His Social Security Number was 223-16-7020.⁶ Stanley Elbert Light was born on December 22, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 He married Bertha Mae Motley on May 28, 1938 at Danville, Virginia.² Stanley Elbert Light died on July 19, 1990 at age 72.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-07-9545.⁶ Doye Washington Light was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.¹ He DANVILLE, Va. - Doye Washington Light, 78, of 1555 Halifax Road, died Sunday morning, July 25, 1999, at Riverside Health Care Center. Born Aug. 12, 1920, in Floyd County, Va., he was the son of` Otho E. Light, and Effie Poff Light. On Aug. 9, 1941, he married Helen Groff Light, who survives. He lived in the Glenwood community since 1961. He was the founder, owner and operator, of Light's Workshop from 1961, until retiring in 1986. A veteran of the United States Army, he retired after serving from 1939, until 1961, as Master Sergeant. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and 'The Vietnam War. He was a member of Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include one daughter, Linda L. Snead of Danville; one granddaughter, April McKenzie of Springfield, Va; and one great-granddaughter Erin McKenzie of Springfield, VA. He was predeceased by three brothers; Stanley Light, Garland Light and Oliver Light; and two sisters, Nona L. Thomas and Beatrice Shelton. A funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Jackson officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park with military honors conducted by The American Legion Memorial Post No. 325 honor guard. The family will receive friends at the residence. Barker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.¹ He was born on August 12, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Helen Rebecca Groff on August 9, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.^1,7 Doye Washington Light died on July 25, 1999 at Danville, Virginia, at age 78.^1,6

     Her Social Security Number was 226-09-4559.⁷ Beatrice Mae Light was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 8, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,2 As of May 25, 1929,her married name was Sutphin.⁸ She married Leland G. Sutphin on May 25, 1929 at Danville, Virginia.⁸ Beatrice Mae Light and Leland G. Sutphin were divorced on August 24, 1935.⁸ As of July 21, 1939,her married name was Shelton.² Beatrice Mae Light married Herbert Lee Shelton on July 21, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,2,5 Beatrice Mae Light died on December 15, 1979 at Danville, Virginia, at age 72.^7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8762.⁹ Georgianna Cynthia Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Loyd.⁸ She married Shannon Lynwood Loyd Sr.^8,2,10 Georgianna Cynthia Martin was born on March 7, 1914 at Virginia.^3,9 She died on June 9, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,2,10 She LOYD, Georgianna Cynthia, 87, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shannon L. Loyd; grandson, Terry Loyd; brother, Pete Martin; sister, Kathleen Martin. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon and Julie Loyd, Martin A. and Barbara Loyd, and Henry and Maria Zion; one daughter, Carol L. Lugar; one brother, Frank W. Martin; five sisters, Frances Barnett, Gertrude Good, Helen Deck, Rita Richardson, and Bertie Selvey; six grandchildren, Joy, Dean, and David Lugar, Bobby Loyd, and Teresa and Henry Jr. Zion; two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem Funeral Home, on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Monday, June 11, 2001, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Fisher officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 10, 2001.²

     Frances Lillian Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on July 26, 1915 at Virginia.^1,8 As of September 24, 1939,her married name was Barnett.⁹ She married Ralph Thomas Barnett on September 24, 1939.^3,5,9,6,10 Frances Lillian Martin died on December 20, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^8,6 She Frances Martin Barnett, of Roanoke, Va., (she was blind, but now she sees) died at home on Monday morning, December 20, 2010, surrounded by her family. Her long life extended over 95 years, and she was born on July 26, 1915, a daughter of the late Henry Martin and Ida Wickham Martin. Frances is preceded in death by her sisters, Georgianna Loyd and Kathleen Martin; and her brothers, Frank Martin and Howard (Pete) Martin. She was a longtime faithful member (joining 1954) of Grandin Court Baptist Church. Frances is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 71 years, Ralph T. Barnett ; her one and only daughter, Suzanne; her sisters, Trudy Barnett Good, Helen M. Deck (Bill), and Rita M. Richardson (who shared a sister-daughter relationship) all of Roanoke, and Bertie M. Selvey (Bill), of Richmond; special nephew, Eugene H. Richardson; special friend, Waneta Lawrence; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her special caregivers, Rosa Lee, Loretta, Sheila, and Marlene for their dedicated care of Frances . A Service of Celebration will be held at Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows, the Rev. Charles Krause and the Rev. Melissa Fox officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the General Fund of Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24015 in France's memory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the church service. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on December 22, 2010.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0289.⁸ Frank W. Martin Sr. married Nancy Unknown.^3,2 Frank W. Martin Sr. married Ruth Unknown.² Frank W. Martin Sr. was born on August 21, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8 He died on July 14, 2001 at Virginia at age 83.^2,8 He MARTIN, Frank W., 83, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, July 14, 2001. Mr. Martin was born at Midnight on August 21, 1917 in Roanoke. Frank was a graduate of Jefferson High School where he obtained his diploma during night school after returning from duty in the Philippines during World War II. One of the early jobs that he held was delivering feed for the feed store on the Roanoke City Market. The job was driving a mule and wagon delivering feed to the outlying farms in the area. Later he worked at the Radford Arsenal prior to entering the army. Frank attended boot camp at Fort Ord, California near San Francisco and was then assigned to the 614 t h Ordinance Ammo Co. in the Philippine Islands during World War II. He has continued his relationship with the fine men of this company throughout the years and always attended the reunions in Lancaster, Pa., twice hosting the reunion at his home here in Roanoke. After the Japanese surrender and his return to the United States, Frank worked in the Insurance Division of Flora Realty Co. until he founded Flora and Martin Insurance Corp., a business that he kept until 1986. While in the insurance business he also started building homes working as Frank W. Martin Contractor, drilling wells operating as Frank W. Martin Well Drilling. During his well drilling career he drilled many residential wells, core drilled for Lewis Gale Hospital, Community Hospital and drilled the elevator shafts for the Pipestem Resort. In 1967 he donated his time and service to drill a well for a new building on the Virginia Tech Campus for the future study of Geophysics. Later that year, Ferrum College was in a crisis situation when their water source went dry, Frank went down to the school and donated his time and service again to get them the water that they needed in order to keep the classrooms open. As a member of the Virginia Well Drillers Association he served on the state Ad-Hoc Committee of Well Drillers and encouraged colleges to add curriculum on well water systems. Frank was a commercial and residential developer / builder. He was instrumental in developing sub-divisions in Oak Grove and Back Creek in Roanoke County and November Shores at Smith Mountain Lake. He and his partner, Larry Hartman formed Carlton Land Company and were well known for the building of Long John Silvers and Pizza Inn Restaurants. More recently he was the founder and president of Martin Homes, Inc. until an accident forced his retirement several years ago. A member of the Cave Spring Lions Club since 1947, he was awarded various awards including Lion of the Year, Melvin Jones Fellow and Lifetime membership. During his membership he saw many changes in the clubhouse, from the club's first home at the old Cave Spring Baptist Church to the Cave Spring Lions Club and later to the rebuilding of the clubhouse after near destruction from fire. He served as the President from 1956-1957. Other achievements include serving as an Advisory Board Member on the Cave Spring Rescue Squad, Advisory Board of Central Fidelity Bank, Cave Spring Branch. He is a former Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals and was appointed several times to the Highway Commission Condemnation Board. The National Secretaries Association of Roanoke elected him boss of the year in 1972. An avid hunter and lover of nature he experienced many exciting trips to Wyoming and Alaska. Many shared in his conquests of fowl, wild boar, elk, bear and salmon. He had many happy memories of Bear Path Hunt Club in Bath County where he kept the "pot" stirred for many years. He is also a member of Truro Haunts Hunt Club. Who else but Frank Martin would purchase and donate a commercial grade cook stove to a hunting camp just because they were cooking on an old iron coal stove. The members of Truro Haunts have all gained a few pounds because of his generosity. His generosity has helped many High School seniors pay for college by establishing the Cave Spring Lions Club Scholarship Fund administered through the Foundation for Roanoke Valley. He loved life and loved being around people. His contagious laugh was unique, as was his love for hats. He had a wonderful personality that seemed to fill any room. How many were benefactors of his generosity by his slipping and paying for their dinner ticket after seeing them in restaurants or perhaps it was a box of candy at Christmas or his boisterous greeting of "Hey, how ya doing" or "Hello Dear" combined with a warm gentle hug. Frank was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth J. Martin; his parents, Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Wickham Martin; brother, H.H. "Pete" Martin; sisters, Georgia Lloyd and Kathleen Martin. Survivors include his wife, Nancy F. Martin; children and spouses, Frank W., Jr., and Susan Martin, Shepherdsville, Ky., Mary M. and Glenn Metheny, Bruce J. Martin and Keith L. and Kathy Martin, all of Roanoke, Andy and Sharon Martin of Salem; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his secretary of 37 years, Sophia Moticha; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Ralph Barnett, Gertrude and Ralph Good, Helen and Bill Deck, Rita Richardson and Bertie Sue and Bill Selvey. His family and friends will miss Frank, he touched so many lives, helped so many people. His good deeds will live on for years to come. Even if you do not know it, every day you will see something that he has built, fixed, or made better in some way. You simply cannot live in the Roanoke Valley without seeing his work. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at Cave Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cave Spring Lions Club Scholarship Fund through the foundation for Roanoke Valley, 310 1 s t Street, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24011 or to Cave Spring Baptist Church Building Fund, 4873 Brambleton Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on July 16, 2001.²

     Gertrude Jane Martin was born on November 11, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,5 She married John Gray Sowder, son of John Willie/Will Sowder and Clara Elizabeth Gray, on August 19, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of August 19, 1939,her married name was Sowder.⁴ As of June 2, 1950,her married name was Barnett.⁴ Gertrude Jane Martin married Robert Otto Barnett Sr. on June 2, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4,5,11 As of October 26, 1998,her married name was Good.⁴ Gertrude Jane Martin married Ralph Murphy Good Sr. on October 26, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,8,4,5,13 Gertrude Jane Martin died on April 30, 2017 at Virginia at age 97.⁵ She Gertrude Jane Martin Sowder Barnett Good, 97, of Roanoke, Va., passed peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was born on November 11, 1919, to Henry Boyle and Ida Lee Martin. In addition to her parents, Gertrude was preceded in death by her husbands, John Gray Sowder, Robert O. Barnett Sr. and Ralph Good; her brothers, Frank Martin and Pete Martin; and sisters, Kathleen Martin, Georgianna Lloyd, Frances Barnett and Bertie Sue Selvey. Survivors include her son, Robert O. Barnett Jr; granddaughter, Leigh Barnett; grandson, Chance Barnett (Heather); and great - grandsons, Camden and Colton; sisters, Rita Richardson and Helen Deck; special niece, Suzanne Barnett; "the daughter she never had," Julie Roberts; multiple loved nieces and nephews; and stepdaughter, Jan Good (Jim). Known to many as "Trudy," she was fortunate to spend her 97 years experiencing history as it happened. She told and retold stories of her first husband lost at sea in World War II, to finding love with her childhood friend with whom she raised their son, to finding yet another loving man to share her later years who loved to sing to her. Trudy loved flower gardening, cooking and sewing and her grandchildren knew they were always loved. Special thanks to the nursing staff at The Hermitage. Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Grandin Court Baptist Church with a reception to follow. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on May 5, 2017.⁵

     Kathleen Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4068.⁸ She was born on December 14, 1921 at Virginia.^8,6 She died on January 28, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^8,6

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0778.¹⁴ Howard Henry "Pete" Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on May 30, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,2,4,5,6,7 He married Jeraldynne Frances Mullin on May 20, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Howard Henry "Pete" Martin and Jeraldynne Frances Mullin were divorced on July 13, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Howard Henry "Pete" Martin married Elizabeth Louise Hinshaw on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,2,16,3 Howard Henry "Pete" Martin died on December 25, 1997 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,14,4,8 He MARTIN, Howard Henry, ("Pete"), 73, of Copper Hill passed away at his home on Thursday, December 25, 1997 after a long illness. He owned and operated Flowing Waters Drilling and Pump Company for the past 35 years. He was born in Roanoke County on May 30, 1924, and was the son of Henry B. Martin and Ida Wickham Martin Cole. His sister Kathleen Martin precedes him in death. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hinshaw Martin; three children, Diane M. Lucas of Atlanta, Stephen H. Martin of Lynchburg and Lisa M. Roberts of Staunton; five grandchildren, Phillip and Brian Lucas, Ethan Martin, Cole and Henry Walker Roberts; six sisters, Georgia Lloyd, Francis Barnett, Gertrude Barnett, Helen Deck, Rita Richardson, Bertie Sue Selvey; and one brother, Frank Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 1997 at Oakey's Funeral Home, Roanoke Chapel, 318 Church Avenue. The Pastor Carl Basham will be the officiant. Interment will be at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill.The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his honesty, humor and hard work. He will be missed. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Good Samaritan Hospice. on December 27, 1997.²

     Posey Everett Epperly was born on May 15, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 He married Arinda Clardel "Rindy" Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on April 15, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Rebecca Mary Frances Altice was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,1 She was born on February 7, 1882 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of September 7, 1914,her married name was Poff.² She married Noah Curtis Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Arrena "Renee" Rierson, on September 7, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Rebecca Mary Frances Altice died on April 17, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^4,1

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-5753.⁶ Gillie Irene Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 She was born on July 12, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,7,4 As of December 24, 1928,her married name was Weaver.⁵ She married George Leonard Weaver on December 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Gillie Irene Poff died on September 8, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,6,7,8 She WEAVER, Gillie Irene Poff, 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, September 8, 1996 following a lengthy illness. She was the widow of George Leonard Weaver, Sr. and was a member of New Life Temple Church. Surviving are her children, George Leonard Weaver, Jr., Virginia Mae Secrest, Iva Josephine Weaver Whitson, all of Roanoke; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on September 10, 1996.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3730.² Lena May Poff was born on July 2, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 As of June 11, 1940,her married name was Tyree.³ She married Chester Woodrow Tyree on June 11, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lena May Poff and Chester Woodrow Tyree were divorced on September 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of July 2, 1949,her married name was Secrest.³ Lena May Poff married David Rowland Secrest on July 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Lena May Poff and David Rowland Secrest were divorced on February 18, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of May 13, 1962,her married name was Watkins.³ Lena May Poff married William Kable Watkins on May 13, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3 Lena May Poff died on October 16, 1989 at age 72.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-5569.⁵ Brainard Oscar Vest was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 21, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Lillie Maude Carr, daughter of Henry Wise Carr and Mary Ann Wimmer, on August 10, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Brainard Oscar Vest died on November 18, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^5,4 He Final rites for Brainard O. Vest, 80, Corinne, will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Sam Foglesong Chapel, Mullens, with the Rev. David Pollock in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. He died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday in a Beckley hospital. Born Aug. 21, 1892, at Pilot, Va., he was a son of the late George D. and Lilly Angle Vest Surviving are a son, Hubert, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Mason Meadows, Mullens, and Mrs. B. H. Bare, Coal City; a brother, Eddie, Christiansburg, Va; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Foglesong, Nease and Neely Funeral Home, Mullens, where friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Larry Shrewsbury, David Lane, C. A. Lane, Johnny Widener, Ivan Phillips and Wilbur McKinney. on November 19, 1972.⁴

     George David "Tuck" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 7, 1860.³ He married Lilly Florence Angle, daughter of Jacob Riley Angle and Elizabeth Frances Richards, on December 11, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 George David "Tuck" Vest died on February 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^3,5

     Lilly Florence Angle was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on December 5, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married George David "Tuck" Vest, son of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, on December 11, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 11, 1890,her married name was Vest. Lilly Florence Angle died on December 30, 1920 at age 50.¹