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     Sara Beth Hawes was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 She was born on August 5, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She died on August 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4

     Richard Brent Hawes Richard Brent Hawes, Feb 20, 1959 - Oct 15, 2024. Richard Brent Hawes, 65, of Salem, Virginia passed away on October 15th, 2024. Born in Roanoke to Ben Miller Hawes and Sarah Virginia Sumpter Hawes. Brent was a 1977 graduate of Cave Spring High School. A master of many trades, Brent spent his time as a beekeeper, entrepreneur, and an avid shooter among countless other interests. He loved to cook intricate meals for his family and friends. He was known to be excited over a new spice or culinary technique. But most of all, he enjoyed working with his hands to create one of a kind woodcraft art. Brent was a true craftsman focusing on woodworking and metal smithing. He placed an unmatched attention to detail to everything he created. His passion for life translated through his passion for projects. For many years, Brent was a highly skilled woodwright who designed and fabricated wooden components for numerous projects throughout Southwest Virginia. In later years, Brent was a project manager for several large construction companies. Brent was a vibrant, kind and caring man, loved by all who knew him. He leaves behind his son, Alexander Brent Hawes and his wife Shannon. He leaves behind a brother, Ben Daniel Hawes and his wife Faith. He leaves behind a step daughter, Jocelyn Sheppard, her husband Gary, and her children Lillian, Calvin, and Piper. He leaves behind best friends Tim Manning and Chris Hudson and many other friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben M Hawes and Virginia Hawes; brother, Tom Hawes; and infant sister, Sarah.⁵ He was born on February 20, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Iris Rebecca Mack on October 13, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Richard Brent Hawes died on October 15, 2024 at Virginia at age 65.⁵

     Thomas Brian Sumpter Hawes was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He Thomas Brian Hawes, Feb 21, 1961 - Aug 25, 2022. Thomas Brian Hawes, 61, of Elliston, VA and formerly of Roanoke, VA, passed from this life to life everlasting Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Benjamin Miller and Virginia Sarah Sumpter Hawes. Tom was a graduate of Cave Spring High School and had been a truck driver for various industries in his work career. He was a member of Seneca Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant sister: Sarah Beth Hawes. Tom will be remembered by his brothers: Brent Hawes of Roanoke, VA and Ben Hawes and wife, Faith of Bluefield, WV; niece: Danielle Saddler and husband, Brandon of Bluefield, WV; nephews: Jonathon Hawes and wife, Brittany and their son, Gideon of Princeton, WV and Alexander Hawes of Kingsport, TN; numerous cousins. Tom’s cremains will be buried at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, VA beside his parents.⁴ He was born on February 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He died on August 25, 2022 at Virginia at age 61.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-1434.⁵ Billy Nelson "Bill" Goad was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on July 1, 1936 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^5,7,4,6 He married Annie Belle Hale, daughter of Cebert Carlis Hale and Algie Annie Conner, on April 26, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,8 Billy Nelson "Bill" Goad died on December 19, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49.^5,4,6

     Jabe Harman Harris was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.⁵ He Jabe Harman Harris, 80, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born May 21, 1936 in Patrick County to the late Martin Emory Harris, Sr. and the late Gertrude Dillon Harris. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Martin E. Harris, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harris; son, Bob Harris; step-son, H. D. Linkous; 2 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille H. Akers and Louise H. Marion and husband, Jim. Graveside Service, Roselawn Burial Park.² He was born on May 21, 1936 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 He married Frances Mae Alderman, daughter of Benjamin Cury Alderman and Mary Ann Frances Poff, on February 10, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Jabe Harman Harris and Frances Mae Alderman were divorced on July 14, 1983 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ Jabe Harman Harris died on March 15, 2017 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 80.²

     Malcolm Andrew Harris was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-54-8673.⁷ He Mr. Malcolm Andrew "Mack" Harris, 72, went peacefully to be with his heavenly father on November 22, 2013 at his home. He was born in Eden, N.C. on May 31, 1941 to the late William Parson and Nora Belcher Harris. Other than his parents, a brother, Joe Harris, also preceded Mr. Harris in death. He was retired from Dupont with thirty-two and a half years of service and had also worked for Nickelston Industries. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a faithful member, worker and deacon of High Point Baptist Church. He was a lunch buddy at Patrick Springs Primary School for many years and also played Santa Clause at schools and other functions for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 53 years, Margaret Harris of the home; a daughter, Sheree Nickelston and husband Tim of Lawsonville, N.C., three sons; David Harris of Stuart, Michael Harris and wife Dana of Critz and Jeffery Harris and wife Becky of Patrick Springs. Eight grandchildren; McCrae Nickelston and wife Dawn, Andy Nickelston and wife Jena, Cher Martin and husband Kent, Kristen Harris, Makayleigh Harris, Faith Roop, Brandi Nickelston and a special grandson, Nathaniel Harris. Eight great grandchildren; Bailey and Madison Martin, Maddi, Elizabeth, Isaiah, Emma, Eden and Adalyn Nickelston, a sister; Dixie Neighbors of Check, his mother-in-law; Edna Poff of Meadows of Dan, a special nephew; Dennis Whitlock and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Mountain Valley Hospice, especially Christine Tatum, his doctors, especially Dr. Paul Eason and nurse Cheryl Via for their loving care and all his friends that were so good to him. Burial will follow at Patrick Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was born on May 31, 1941 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4,7 He married Margaret Ann Poff, daughter of Bremen Lester Poff and Edna Marie Hylton, on February 4, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 Malcolm Andrew Harris died on November 22, 2013 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,4,7,5

     Evelyn Frances Weeks was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She Evelyn F. Alderman, 84 of Willis, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. She is survived by her sons, David Hill and Paul Hill; daughters & sons-in-law, Deborah DeJesus and special friend, Ronald Smith, Pauline & Richard Horton, and Donna & Charles Harvey Marshall, Jr; grandchildren, Larry & Amy DeJesus, Ricky & Erin DeJesus, Louie Horton, Brandon & Ellen Marshall, Tyler Hill, Rhonda & Charles Curtis, Jessica & Matthew Thomas, Afton & Brandon Schmadeka, Ashley & Cody Webb, and Taylor Hill; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sandra Hague. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.⁶ She was born on May 14, 1938 at Thayer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ She married Paul Sherer Hill, son of Jonathan Fred "John" Hill and Nancy Rachel Poff, on November 25, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of November 25, 1958,her married name was Hill. Evelyn Frances Weeks and Paul Sherer Hill were divorced on July 24, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Evelyn Frances Weeks died on May 30, 2022 at Virginia at age 84.⁶

     Darlene Nora Poff Darlene Nora Poff Dove, April 25, 1949 - July 26, 2021. On July 26, 2021, Darlene Nora Poff Dove, 72 years of age, passed away ever so peacefully. She leaves behind her loving husband and best friend, Calvin Dove, of 52 ½ years and her fur baby, Jada. Darlene and Calvin did everything together, even working side by side for 44 years at Kopy Korner. Darlene was a good Christian woman who loved with all her heart. She was always helping family and friends in need. She was good at selling donuts (years ago) and cooking; but most of all, to her family and friends, she was famous for making the best cakes ever. Darlene loved flowers and she loved giving them away too. Her flower beds and containers of flowers were always filled with different types and colors that was a sight to see. Darlene also loved her blueberries which she was always fighting the birds over. She was an avid prize-winning hand quilter too. Every hand stitch was made with love and care for the person she was giving the quilt to. Their cabin at the river was her get-a-way from the hustle and bustle of life. She could sit on her porch and listen to the river roll by, work in her flower gardens, mow, or just relax with the good Lord above and nature. Darlene loved having family and friends over at the river for get togethers, cookouts, or just to visit. Darlene also leaves behind her mother, Pauline Pratt Poff; two sisters, Lois Ann Akers and Melinda Shaver (Melvin); three sister-in-laws, Eva Jo Dove, Diane Dove, and Janice Hodge; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends. All of whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her father, Martin Flemon Poff; sisters, Imogene Ruth Poff and Catherine Louise Poff; and a brother, Edsil McCoy Poff.² She was born on April 25, 1949 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Calvin Ray Dove on December 31, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 31, 1968,her married name was Dove. Darlene Nora Poff died on July 26, 2021 at Virginia at age 72.²

     Larry Lynn Elmore was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on November 25, 1958 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Deborah Ann "Debra" Jewell, daughter of Jessie Irvin Jewell and Amy Elizabeth Howard, on June 28, 1978 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Larry Lynn Elmore died on April 15, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 21.^1,2

     Jessie Irvin Jewell was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 17, 1937 at Virginia.⁵ He married Amy Elizabeth Howard on September 27, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Jessie Irvin Jewell and Amy Elizabeth Howard were divorced on January 8, 1981 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Jessie Irvin Jewell died on April 25, 2012 at Virginia at age 74.⁴ He Jessie Irvin Jewell, 73, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Catherine Howard Jewell; son, Kenny Jewell; brothers, Ralph and Doug Jewell; and sister, Imogene Cunningham. He is survived by wife, Susie Jewell; sons, Bobby Jewell, Troy Altizer, James Altizer; daughters, Debra Thomas, Patricia Smith, Jessica Jewell, Debra and William Akers, and Connie and Danny Marshall; grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith, Leroy Elmore, Jackie Elmore, Amanda Akers, Jessie Akers, Kali Akers, James Smith, Shannon Smith, April Jewell, Sharon Ramos, Amy Duncan, Josh Jewell, Chris Jewell, Scott Lawson, Brandon Lawson, James Lawson, Allie Burton; great-grandchildren Brittany Smith, Megan Smith, Alicia Akers, Jocelyn Akers, Arianna Akers, Billy Hall, Kaitlyn Edmonds, Jared Smith, Rhiannon Elmore, Chase Elmore, Audrey Elmore; brother, Larry Jewell; sister, Carolyn "Sissy" Jewell; and special friends, Kim Woolwine, Dorothy Howard, and Claudine Vance. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow in Huffville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012, at the funeral home. on April 27, 2012.⁴