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     His Social Security Number was 224-24-2841.⁷ Joseph Nelson Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Edna May Lester.² Joseph Nelson Gray was born on July 11, 1898 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3 He married Virginia Lee Martin, daughter of Elmer Lee Martin and Annie Altizer, on August 14, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Nelson Gray died on July 12, 1977 at age 79.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-8969.⁴ Her married name was Johnson.² Virginia Lee Martin married Woodrow Johnson.² Virginia Lee Martin was born on January 21, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Joseph Nelson Gray, son of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand, on August 14, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 14, 1937,her married name was Gray. Virginia Lee Martin died on April 27, 2005 at Virginia at age 87.^2,4 She Virginia Lee Martin Johnson, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005. She was a member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Lee Martin and Annie Altizer Martin; sister, Blanche Eanes and husband, Woodrow Johnson. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and P.L. "Dude" Griffith of Christiansburg; stepsons, David and Danny Johnson of Mobile, Alabama; very dear friend, Fred Teel of Christiansburg; granddaughter and husband, Cheryl G. and Arnold Quesenberry; grandson and wife, Blake and Karen Griffith; great-granddaughters, Kristie Akers Jearls, Lee-Ellen Cox, Ashlyn Akers Clark, Taylor Griffith; great-grandson, Gray Griffith; five great-greatgrandsons and one great-greatgranddaughter; special thanks to Cathy Hodge and Michelle Thomas for all their love and care. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted at 7 p.m. following the visitation at the funeral home with Mr. Dennis Curd officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176; Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Johnson Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com on April 29, 2005.²

     Melvin Ralph Harman was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 His Social Security Number was 228-10-5656.⁶ He was born on January 23, 1919 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,6,7,8,9 He married Edna Teuta Catherine Dickerson, daughter of Coffee Claudues Dickerson and Luteshia Dovie "Lutishy" Gardner, on August 10, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 Melvin Ralph Harman died on February 28, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^{3,5,4,6,8,12,9} He HARMAN, Melvin Ralph, 80, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, February 28, 1999 in Lewis Gale Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fonie and Dora Harman; and two sons-in-law, Eugene Huff and Gary Bowling. Surviving are his wife, Edna D. Harman, Floyd; four daughters, Barbara Harman, Floyd, Ralphelene Huff, Floyd, Joyce Bowling, Ferrum, Sue Abshire, Floyd; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Margaret Harman, Moneta; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Lilly and Bob Keifer, Maryland, Peggy and Don Brown, Tennessee, Reba Huff, Floyd, Iris and Sherman Thompson, Floyd, Francis and Richard Leidy, Maryland; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. on March 1, 1999.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-9310.⁸ John Henry Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,5 He was born on April 1, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI, death certificate, and his draft card have a birth date of Apr 9, 1918.^8,6,2,3,4,5 He married Cammie Lula Stump, daughter of John Ferdinand Stump and Rosa Belle "Rosie" King, on October 12, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 John Henry Ferris died on September 7, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,1,5 He John Henry Ferris, 72, died Friday, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are, one son and daughter-in-law, Shirley R. and Alice Ferris, Copper Hill; three grandchildren, Loretta Ferguson, Rhonda Ferris, and Cammie Ferris; two great-grandchildren, Jeff and Emilie Ferguson; four sisters, Ora Stump and Ruby Sloane, both of Copper Hill, Marie Sewell, Toccoa, Ga., and Josephine Sloane, Roanoke. Interment will be in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River). on September 8, 1990.¹

     Harriet Luthenia Yopp was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3162.² She was born on September 30, 1893 at Virginia.² As of circa 1913,her married name was Ferris.⁵ She married James Ira Ferris, son of John Ferris and Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee, circa 1913.^4,5 Harriet Luthenia Yopp died on February 15, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,4 She FLOYD - Harriet Yopp Ferris, 79, of Floyd died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Ira Ferris. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Irvin Stump, Mrs. Harry Sloane, Copper Hill, Mrs. Will Sloane, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Guy Sewell, Carnesville, Ga; two sons, Robert Ferris, John Ferris, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Sloane, Mrs. Ocie Young, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Thomas Shorter, Callaway; four brothers, Frank Yopp, Garnett Yopp, Rocky Mount, Noel Yopp, Callaway, Earl Yopp Bent Mountain. The funeral will be Thursday (March 1, 1973) at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Chapel with burial in Salem Cemetery, Copper Hill.
on February 16, 1973.⁴

     Joyce Marie Poff was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 3, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Fred Junior Dickerson on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Dickerson. As of January 11, 1950,her married name was Sledd.^8,1 Joyce Marie Poff and Fred Junior Dickerson were divorced on June 29, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 Joyce Marie Poff married Alfred Harry Sledd on November 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,3 Joyce Marie Poff died on September 5, 2018 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.³ She Joyce Poff Sledd, 86, of Callaway, Va., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born February 3, 1932 to the late Sam and Gaye Poff of Floyd. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway, Va. where she faithfully served and attended for over 45 years. She loved gardening, traveling, gospel music and spending time with her family. Most of all she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her beautiful smile and sense of humor will be missed by all those who knew her. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Harry Sledd; daughter, Sandra Sledd Pugh; three sisters and brothers-in-law. Surviving are her children, Don (Donna) Sledd, Marie (Lewis) Bowling, Peggy (Alton) Hall, Pat (Mitch) Webb, Anne Sledd, Becky (Tex) McPherson; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren who she loved and adored; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Sledd, Helen Sledd, Cecil (Fred) Bussey, Norma Cootes; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her family expresses special appreciation to Susan and all those at Carilion Hospice for the care and comfort they provided. Also for the love and care provided by Liz Young, Patty Cooper, Kim Eaton and Mary Sigmon.Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 7, 2018.³

     Fred Junior Dickerson was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Virginia PFC 570 QM Railhead Co WWII."^2,3 He was born on October 31, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Joyce Marie Poff, daughter of Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff and Pearly Gaye Board, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Fred Junior Dickerson and Joyce Marie Poff were divorced on June 29, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 Fred Junior Dickerson died on September 27, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^2,3

     Erma Mae Akers was born on October 4, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married James Earl Gathercole, son of Charles Winston "Charlie" Gathercole and Lila Ethel Conner, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Gathercole. Erma Mae Akers died on December 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 90.³ She Erma Mae Gathercole, 90, widow of James E. Gathercole, passed away, Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was the daughter of the late E. Zebrum and Minnie A. Reed Akers. Mrs. Gathercole was retired from the Roanoke County School System. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Arnold; grandson, Jarred W. Arnold; two great grandchildren, Hannah Arnold and Collin Arnold; wife, Lexi; and a great great granddaughter, Paisley Arnold, all of Greenville. on January 2, 2016.³

     Roy Allen Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on June 24, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Malinda Alice McNeil, daughter of Henry McNeil and Mary E. Delilah Smith, on December 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 Roy Allen Vest died on March 13, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^3,4,5,7,8

     Malinda Alice McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-8366.⁶ She was born on June 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,1,5,2,3 She married Roy Allen Vest, son of Elbert Vest and Laurinda May Vest, on December 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2 As of December 28, 1923,her married name was Vest. Malinda Alice McNeil died on June 14, 1979 at age 80.^7,1,5,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2704.³ Lorena Pearl Keaton was buried at King William Wesleyan Methodist Church Cemetery, 21072 King William Road, West Point, King William Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 28, 1937 at Hatchkiss, West Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Joseph Elza Gathercole, son of Charles Winston "Charlie" Gathercole and Lila Ethel Conner, on May 13, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 13, 1953,her married name was Gathercole. Lorena Pearl Keaton died on April 11, 2011 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,4

     Henry Lee Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pvt Co B 301 MGBN 76 Div WWI."⁵ He was born on November 26, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Nov 22, 1886.^5,3,4 He married Annie Collins on May 31, 1924 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,5,3 Henry Lee Graham died on December 22, 1953 at age 67.⁵

     Annie Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8169.⁴ She was born on July 13, 1896.^4,3,5 She married Henry Lee Graham, son of Asa A. Graham and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump, on May 31, 1924 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3,5 As of May 31, 1924,her married name was Graham.⁵ Annie Collins died on April 16, 1997 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 100.^2,4,3 She GRAHAM, Annie Collins, 100, of Christsiansburg, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Graham; and one son, Harry Raymond Graham. Mrs. Graham is survived by one daughter, Allene Graham; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Ruby Graham, Fred and Nancy Graham, all of Christiansburg; one daughter-in-law, Louise Graham of Apopka, Fla; two granddaughters and their families, Annette and Tyler Burkett, Carson and Mackinzie of Mechanicsville, Krin and Douglas Turpin, Roanoke; two grandsons and their families, Robert Lee Graham Jr., Richard and Teresa Graham of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at St. Paul United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Doug Kanney, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Friends may call Friday after noon at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 18, 1997.²