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     Michael Lee Carr Michael Lee Carr, Dec 12, 1955 - Apr 09, 2026. Michael Lee Carr, 70, of Floyd, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, surrounded at home by his loving family. Michael was a man of faith, showing his love of the Lord with his generous actions. Michael worked for 52 years for the Floyd Co. school transportation system, starting as a student driver and working his way up to Transportation Supervisor. After retirement he continued driving a regular bus route. Michael enjoyed farming, raising beef cattle and collecting antique tractors which he drove in the annual Floyd Tractor Fun Run and various parades. He loved to travel with his family in the camper experiencing God’s beauty through hiking and bicycling. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Marie Carr. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 48 years: Rosemary Spangler Carr; daughters: Christy and Brittany Carr; a special grand dog: Darcy; Sister: Sherry Hartsock (Ron); brother: Darrell Carr (Sonya); sister-in-law: Vicky Shaffer (Ron); brothers-in-law: Tommy Spangler (Cappy), Kenneth Spangler (Donna). A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls, visits, cards and assistance during Michael’s long and hard fought battle with cancer, it was greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.³ He was born on December 12, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Rosemary Lynn Spangler, daughter of Ward Thomas Spangler Jr. and Sylvia Dare Epperly, on September 17, 1977 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 Michael Lee Carr died on April 9, 2026 at Virginia at age 70.³

     Sylvia Dare Epperly was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-42-0860.⁴ She was born on July 18, 1932 at Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1950,her married name was Spangler.⁵ She married Ward Thomas Spangler Jr., son of Ward Thomas Spangler Sr. and Myrtle V. Harman, circa 1950.^5,3 Sylvia Dare Epperly died on July 14, 2002 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,4 She SPANGLER, Sylvia E., 69, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, T. Ward Spangler Jr; four children and spouses, Vicky & Ron Shaffer, Tommy and Cappy Spangler, Rosemary and Michael Carr, Kenneth and Donna Spangler, all of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Daniel Cannaday, Christy Carr, Hunter Cannaday, Dakota Spangler, Brittany Carr, Austin Spangler, Sierra Spangler; halfbrothers and sisters and spouses, George and Ann Ferrell, Thomas and Linda Bowles, Gloria Epperly, Frank and Nadine Epperly, Jr., Sheldon Epperly. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew Brown and the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call Monday after 1 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Ave, Roanoke, Va. 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on July 15, 2002.³

     Walter Arnold Reed was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 18, 1930.² He married Erma Jean Phillips circa 1951.² Walter Arnold Reed died on February 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 76.² He On Friday, February 24, 2006, Walter Arnold Reed, of Floyd, gave up his 14 year battle with thyroid cancer and when the Lord called, "Come on home", he answered his call. He put aside his fiddle and bow along with the other instruments he so enjoyed, to be passed on to his children to carry on our musical heritage. His loving care and support of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandson was above measure. His love and care for his pets and all animals gave him great comfort and study of wildlife was also favorite tasks in his everyday life. He has passed on his Christian love for others, his musical talents and love for life and family and friends. Music was a driving force in his life and his family. It was enjoyment and fun, but also praise through the many wonderful songs of love. It was therapy for us and others who were musician friends. The ones we played for in the nursing homes always were so appreciative and loving. A legacy of love, caring, music, giving and wonderful memories sustain us now. A vicious killer crept in our lives, but he fought a good fight with the help of so many others. Now with aching hearts, this agonizing battle is finished, but we will go on knowing everything is in God's hands and in his time. His care is now committed to his loving Lord, where he awaits us to follow. God gave us so much for which we all are so thankful. We want to thank so many who have helped us through this. There are so many friends, family, healthcare professionals, and many others much too numerous to name. They are all so precious to us, and know who they are. Walter was born on Jan 18, 1930 to Homer and Ollie Duncan Reed, who had gone on to await him. He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Ava Noel Conner; brothers Robert Reed and Paul Reed; sister Amanda Reed. He is survived by his wife of 51 ½ years, Erma Phillips Reed; his Son Phillip Reed and wife Susan of Catawba, Va; his daughters Sharon and Donnie Cox of Willis, Donna and John Wikstrom of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Amanda and Greg Conner of Willis, Alicia and Jason Slaughter of Radford. A stepgrandson Chris Wikstrom of Christiansburg. Also his great-grandson, Luke Conner of Willis; two sisters, Pattie and Edsel Duncan and Virgie Sutphin all of Floyd; many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle very much, and will miss him, also. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday February 27, 2006 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. This tribute was written by his Son.... Our Father spent his entire life thinking only of how he could help his family and friends. He always put others first, with no regard for himself or his own comfort. He was the most selfless person I have ever known-Phillip Reed 2/24/2006.
on February 26, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-4445.⁴ Glenn Leo Belcher was buried at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rt. 726, Patrick Co. line, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on December 8, 1938 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,3 He married Shelby Jean Conner on July 4, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Glenn Leo Belcher died on April 3, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.^5,3

     Jackson W. Harris was buried at Slusher Cemetery (also known as Jackson Harris Cemetery), up a private road off Rt. 786, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Sarah Ann Barringer.² Jackson W. Harris was born on June 6, 1847.² He died on August 20, 1923 at age 76.²

     Sarah Ann Barringer married Jackson W. Harris.² Sarah Ann Barringer was buried at Slusher Cemetery (also known as Jackson Harris Cemetery), up a private road off Rt. 786, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Harris. She was born on January 29, 1851.² She died on July 1, 1933 at age 82.²

     James Anderson Gardner was buried at Big Sand Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 27, 1857 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Henrietta Alice Akers on January 31, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Anderson Gardner died on January 26, 1948 at age 90.¹

     Henrietta Alice Akers was buried at Big Sand Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 6, 1861.² She married James Anderson Gardner on January 31, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of January 31, 1878,her married name was Gardner.² Henrietta Alice Akers died on December 18, 1937 at age 76.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-6598.⁴ Hugh Oswald DeWeese Sr. was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.^12,5 He was born on November 20, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,12,5,6,7,8 He married Sara Margaret "Jacqueline" "Jackie" Turner on July 24, 1953 at Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana.¹¹ Hugh Oswald DeWeese Sr. married Mary May Cochren on September 17, 1964 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^13,8,14 Hugh Oswald DeWeese Sr. and Mary May Cochren were divorced on November 2, 1973 at Yakima Co., Washington.⁸ Hugh Oswald DeWeese Sr. died on February 5, 2009 at Virginia at age 84.^4,12,5 He DeWeese, Hugh O., 84, 11/20/1924 - 02/05/2009. Hugh was born in Bent Mountain, Va. He worked for the Small Business Administration. Hugh is survived by his daughters, Debra K. Cejka, Karla K. Finochio and Kathleen N. Baxter. He was laid to rest at Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Calif. on March 20, 2009.¹²

     Ruby Florence Yates was buried at Restland Memorial Park, 990 Patton Street, Monroeville, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^8,6 She was born on October 27, 1903 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1907.^1,6,5 She married Anthony John "Andrew" "Andy" Hlavsa on May 20, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 As of May 20, 1924,her married name was Hlavsa. Ruby Florence Yates died on January 25, 1953 at Woodville, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 49.^9,6 She HLAVSA - On Sunday, Jan. 25, 1953, Ruby Yates of Harrison City, wife of Anthony J. Hlavsa; mother of Thomas, George and Anna E. Rugh. on January 27, 1953.⁹

     Anthony John "Andrew" "Andy" Hlavsa was buried at Twin Valley Memorial Park, 483 Athena Drive, Delmont, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ His Social Security Number was 169-10-5765.⁷ He was born on August 12, 1899 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Aug 11, 1899.^1,7,3,5 He married Ruby Florence Yates, daughter of Morris Thomas Yates and Della Smith, on May 20, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,8 Anthony John "Andrew" "Andy" Hlavsa died on October 12, 1993 at Pennsylvania at age 94.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 199-16-8269.⁸ Thomas Monroe Hlavsa was buried at Twin Valley Memorial Park, 483 Athena Drive, Delmont, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 He was born on January 21, 1925 at East Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^8,2,3,4 He married Ruth Oblak on January 15, 1948 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 Thomas Monroe Hlavsa died on January 21, 2009 at Trafford, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^8,2 He Thomas M. Hlavsa, 84, of Trafford, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1925, in East Pittsburgh, the son of the late Anthony J. and Ruby Florence Yates Hlavsa. Tom was retired from U.S. Steel Homestead Works as a craneman and was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ in Turtle Creek, serving as a past elder and deacon for the church. Tom was preceded in death by his brother, George Hlavsa. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Oblak Hlavsa; two sons, Thomas Charles Hlavsa and his wife, Sharon "Sally," of Morgantown, W.Va., and Gary Lee Hlavsa, of Bel Air, Md; three grandchildren, David Brian, Matthew Sean and Heather Renee Hlavsa; and a sister, Ann Rugh, of Harrison City. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday only in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 7th St. (Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Donald Ludwig officiating. Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. on January 23, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 162-20-3668.⁷ George Hlavsa was buried at Saint Barbara Cemetery, 2031 Claridge Elliott Road, Clairdge, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on August 1, 1928 at East Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^7,4 He married Frances V. Williamson on December 1, 1949.³ George Hlavsa died in January, 1972 at age 43.⁷

     John Quinton Donnelly was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-09-7415.⁴ He was born on March 28, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,6,3 He married Edith Elva Light, daughter of Victor Olander Light and Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall, on September 17, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 John Quinton Donnelly died on October 6, 1978 at Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 72; The Florida Death Index and his gravestone have a death date of Oct 7, 1978.^2,6,3 He MARION -- John Quinton Donnelly, age 72, died Friday, October 6, 1978, in Venice, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Edith Light Donnelly, Marion; two brothers, James P. Donnelly, Lincoln, Illinois, Harold M. Donnelly, Willis; and one sister, Mrs. Thelma Lee, Floyd. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church, Marion, on Wednesday, October 11, 1978. on October 12, 1978.²

     Robert Ervin Maxwell was buried at State Line Cemetery, Texarkana, Miller Co., Arkansas.⁴ He was born on September 26, 1884 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Hazel May Poff, daughter of Perry Washington Poff and Nellie L. Mullins, on December 23, 1913 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Robert Ervin Maxwell died in 1930 at Arkansas.⁴

     Virginia Bell was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-09-5621.⁵ She was born on May 31, 1896 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 She married Lewis Mullins Poff, son of Perry Washington Poff and Nellie L. Mullins, on August 16, 1929.^1,3,4 As of August 16, 1929,her married name was Poff. Virginia Bell died on August 5, 1986 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^5,4 She Virginia B. Poff, 90, of 2701 Mt. View Ave., Bluefield, died Tuesday in a Bluefield hospital. Born in Roanoke, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles B. and Maggie Barksdale Bell. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bluefield, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis M. Poff, one son, Charles R. Kinsey, one brother, Jack W. Bell, and two sisters, Eliza B. Bell, Charlene Bell Lee. Survivors: sister, Mary Archer Murphy of Bluefield; nieces, Miss Margaret Ann Murphy of Bluefield, Mrs. Cecil (Pat) Gray of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Holmes of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Clyde (Janet) Riley of Roanoke, Va; nephew, William C. Kidd of Richmond, Va. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Bluefield, with the Rev. Dr. Lynn Temple Jones officiating and burial at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Green Valley. on August 6, 1986.⁴

     William Christopher Kidd Sr. was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on March 16, 1903 at Wheatland, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He married Dorothea Gautier Poff, daughter of Perry Washington Poff and Nellie L. Mullins, on October 17, 1937 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The marriage record has a date of Oct 16, 1937.^1,2,4 William Christopher Kidd Sr. died on May 5, 2003 at Ohio at age 100.² He WESTERVILLE, Ohio - William Christopher Kidd Sr., 100, of The Feridean Commons, Westerville, died Monday, May 5, 2003. He was born on March 16, 1903, in the Wheatland neighborhood of Bedford County, Va. He was the son of Oscar K. Kidd of Bedford County and Estella Blanch Johnson of Campbell County, Va. He attended the Bedford public schools and earned his B.S. degree in electrical engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. He was employed in the engineering department of the Western Electric Company at Kearney, N.J. at the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929. Following a massive employee reduction due to the depression, he worked for the Brooklyn Edison Company, presently Consolidated Edison and was involved in the conversion and standardization of several types of distribution systems including some of Thomas A. Edison's. The remaining 31 years of his career were with Appalachian Power Company in Bluefield. He began in the Transmission and Distribution Department in February 1937. He progressed through several stages of engineering including District Supervising Engineer, Division Line Engineer, and at the time of his retirement in 1968, Division Superintendent. Following the end of World War II, under government sponsorship, he taught classes for several years in Practical Electricity to returning war veterans. He was active in the local engineering society serving for several years as secretary-treasurer of the Southeast Chapter of West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers. He was a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of West Virginia. He was a member of the Pocahontas Electrical and Mechanical Institute. He was an early member of the University Club and a former member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a former member of College Avenue Baptist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent. He was also a member of the Deacons' Board and served several terms as chairman. He later became a member of Bland Street United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board. He spent much of his retirement time gardening, enjoying his four grandsons, and making beautiful pieces of walnut furniture in his woodworking shop for family and friends. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothea Gautier Poff Kidd; son, William Christopher Kidd Jr. (Kathy) of Vinton, Va; and daughter, Nancy Kidd Holmes (Charles) of Westerville. Grandsons include William Christopher Kidd III (Mary Lynn) of Raleigh, N.C; Steven Trent Holmes (Susan) of Trumbull, Conn; Lance Christopher Holmes (Mindy) of Westerville; and Jeffrey Poff Holmes (Angie) of Westerville. Great-grandchildren include Mary Francis Kidd, Sydney James Kidd, Abigail Leigh Holmes, Cameron Kidd Holmes, Sydney Tammarine Holmes, and London Gautier Holmes. Brothers include Reuben P. Kidd, Garland J. Kidd, and sister, Thelma Kidd Olson. Brothers, Mahlon C. and Raymond O. Kidd and sister, Stella Kidd Mallard, precede him in death. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bland Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Warren Faulknier and the Rev. Joe Geiger officiating. His grandsons will serve the family as pallbearers. Burial will follow at the Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home, 1231 W. Cumberland Road, Bluefield. Contributions to the William C. Kidd Memorial Fund may be made to the Bland Street Methodist Church, 2620 Bland Road, Bluefield, WV 24701.

Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is in charge of arrangements. E-mail cards and condolences to the family may be sent to mercer@mercerfuneral.com.
on May 8, 2003.²