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     Roy Julian Hylton was born circa 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on November 20, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-4760.⁵ Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on February 26, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Annie Gaye Poff, daughter of William Easom Poff and Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins, on January 3, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney died on November 25, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,4

     Elkanah F. Janney was born circa 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Ida Mae Palmer on January 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Ida Mae Palmer was born circa 1886 at Patrick Co., Virginia.² She married Elkanah F. Janney on January 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 6, 1910,her married name was Janney.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-0736.⁹ James Henry Keith Sr. was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,10,7 He was born on November 2, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.^{1,9,2,6,10,7,8} He married Deliah Mae "Lila" Wilson, daughter of Walter Thomas Wilson and Orlena Belle/Bell Hylton, on December 17, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,10,7 James Henry Keith Sr. died on April 5, 1975 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.^2,6,10,7 He James Henry Keith, Sr., 73, of Bassett, died April 5 in a Martinsville hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lila Mae Keith, Bassett; five sons, James Henry Keith Jr., Martinsville; Coy Arlet Keith, Stanleytown; Cecil Franklin Keith, Norfolk: Ronnie Ray Keith, Bassett; Fred Quenton Keith, Collinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Bowles, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Mary Sue Moles, Willis: four brothers, Kerry Keith, Howard Keith, both of Floyd; Otis Keith, Salem; Moody Keith, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Reed and Mrs. Edith Muncy, both of Floyd. Funeral was at Topeco Church of the Brethren, Floyd, with burial in the church cemetery. on April 10, 1975.⁷

     Elizabeth Isabell "Susie" Stuart was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born in 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She married Posey Curtis King, son of John Radford King and Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff, on January 13, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of January 13, 1926,her married name was King. Elizabeth Isabell "Susie" Stuart died on February 12, 1932 at Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia.³

     Jonas Larkin Wilson was buried at Everett Wilson Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway, 0.2 miles south of mile post 142, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 16, 1887 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols and Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, on December 9, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Jonas Larkin Wilson died on August 19, 1952 at age 65.^2,3

     Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols was buried at Everett Wilson Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway, 0.2 miles south of mile post 142, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 17, 1887 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Jonas Larkin Wilson, son of Isaac Wilson and Hannah Charlotte Mills, on December 9, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of December 9, 1905,her married name was Wilson. Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols died on December 22, 1950 at age 63.^1,2

     Nancy Alverta Mae Williams was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-84-9226.⁷ She was born on November 30, 1902 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6,4 She married Isaac Eldridge Martin, son of George Taylor Martin and Mary Ibra Lawrence, on March 10, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 10, 1927,her married name was Martin. Nancy Alverta Mae Williams died on January 15, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,6 She PILOT - Alverta Williams Martin, 70, of Rt. 1, Pilot, died Monday, January 15, 1973, in a Montgomery County hospital. She was the wife of L. Eldridge Martin. Also surviving are a son, M. T. "Chubby" Martin, Rossville, Ga; three sisters, Mrs. Elzada Boothe, Mrs. Eula Belle Quesenberry, Floyd, Mrs. Arlene Blackwell, Check; three brothers, Henry T. Williams, Floyd, Ike C. Williams, Bedford, C(loy) David Williams, Roanoke.The funeral was Wednesday, January 17, 1973, at 2 p.m. at Christiansburg Church of the Brethren with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 18, 1973.³

     Josiah Graham was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Hattie Della Basham.⁴ Josiah Graham was born on February 16, 1866 at Virginia.^2,3,1 He died on December 12, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.²

     Hattie Della Basham married Josiah Graham, son of Amos A. Graham and Permelia "Millie" Richards.³ Hattie Della Basham was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Graham. She was born on April 7, 1875 at Virginia.^4,5 She died on August 25, 1961 at age 86.⁴

     Margarette Elizabeth Weeks was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on October 19, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of August 2, 1944,her married name was Shiflett.⁶ She married Rev. William Payne Shiflett on August 2, 1944 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,5,6,8 Margarette Elizabeth Weeks died on September 25, 2022 at age 92.⁷

     Rev. William Payne Shiflett was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 28, 1925.² He married Margarette Elizabeth Weeks, daughter of Earl James Weeks and Ollie Florence Eanes, on August 2, 1944 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,4,5,2 Rev. William Payne Shiflett died on July 10, 2017 at Radford, Virginia, at age 91.² He William Payne Shiflett, Nov 28, 1925 - Jul 10, 2017. Reverend William Payne Shiflett, 91, of Radford, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. Private interment will be held in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin at a later date. Rev. Shiflett is survived by his wife of 73 years, Margarette Weeks Shiflett; and daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Sue and John D. Lowman Sr. Rev. Shiflett is also survived by his loving granddaughter, Christi Altizer (Kevin Conner); special grandson, John D. Lowman Jr. (Beth) and grandson, B. David Altizer, who he held close in his heart. "PawPaw" Shiflett is also survived by three great-grandchildren who he always looked forward to spending time with, Cameron and Isaac Altizer and Elizabeth Ann Lowman. William (Billy) Shiflett was predeceased by his parents Rev. Charles and Minnie Viands Shiflett; and 11 siblings. He is survived by a brother Henry Shiflett of Martinsville. William (Bill) Shiflett was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving in Europe. Prior to military service during the polio epidemic 1943-1944, Bill was among a hand full of men that were unafraid to drive an ambulance to transport polio patients to follow-up care facilities. He did this willingly and lovingly without pay or accolade, his joy was for the Lord. Reverend Shiflett was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College and pastored churches in both North Carolina and Virginia. A special thank you to Bill's caregiver, Peggy Waddell, who provided him with excellent personal care for the past five years. on July 28, 2017.²

     John David Lowman Sr. was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,5,7 He John David Lowman, Sr., Feb 26, 1945 - Mar 20, 2018. John David Lowman, Sr., 73, of Fairlawn, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and retired Facilities Operations Specialist for the Department of the Army. He was a U.S. Army veteran with 29 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Dorothy Lowman; and his father-in-law, Rev. William Payne Shiflett. Survivors include his wife, Sue S. Lowman; and son, John Lowman, Jr. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.⁵ He was born on February 26, 1945 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,5,7 He married Sandra Sue Shiflett, daughter of Rev. William Payne Shiflett and Margarette Elizabeth Weeks, on July 2, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8,9 John David Lowman Sr. died on March 20, 2018 at Virginia at age 73.^6,5,7

     Samuel Luther Peters was born on November 4, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Willie Kelley on March 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Samuel Luther Peters died on July 26, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.³

     Mary Willie Kelley was born on May 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Samuel Luther Peters on March 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 4, 1914,her married name was Peters. Mary Willie Kelley died on May 24, 1958 at Lovettsville, Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 60.³

     Zebrum Claude West was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 5, 1891 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lillie Effie Keith in 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Zebrum Claude West died on June 17, 1963 at age 71.³

     Lillie Effie Keith was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 13, 1893.³ She married Zebrum Claude West in 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of 1915,her married name was West. Lillie Effie Keith died on June 14, 1960 at age 66.³

     Noah Martin Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born in 1881; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 14, 1882.^2,4,3 He married Martha Alice Guilliams on January 2, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Noah Martin Moran died in 1931.^2,4

     Martha Alice Guilliams was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born in 1879 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Noah Martin Moran on January 2, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of January 2, 1902,her married name was Moran. Martha Alice Guilliams died in December, 1950.^2,3

     Aldene Regina Rutrough was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 23, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married Homer Edgar Reed, son of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on October 31, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,3 As of October 31, 1939,her married name was Reed. Aldene Regina Rutrough died on February 10, 2019 at Virginia at age 97.³ She Aldene Regina Rutrough Reed of Bent Mountain, Va., departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019, seven weeks shy of her 98th birthday. She was born in Floyd County, Va., on March 23, 1921, and was married to Homer E. Reed for over 74 years. Other than short stints in Radford, Salem and Roanoke during World War II, Aldene lived her entire life in Floyd and Roanoke counties. She was a wife, mother, homemaker, partner in Reed Orchard and a hard worker at all things needing to be done. Aldene was a kind and considerate person, always putting others before herself. She excelled at cooking large meals for her family of farm workers/big eaters and always had plenty for whoever might show up at meal time. But above all else, Aldene was a believer in her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and a faithful worker for His Church. She was a member of Lawrence Memorial Methodist Church since the dedication of its present building in 1948, and Stonewall Methodist/Brethren Church, which was near her home place before that. Aldene was awarded numerous awards by The Methodist Home in Roanoke, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Chapel Rutrough and Bertha Alma Whitenack Rutrough; brothers, Wilton Howard, Oscar Mitchell and Lewis Gwinn; sisters, Helen Burton and husband, Maurice Atkinson, June Mildred and husband, Julian Mowles, Virginia Louise and husband, Buren Reese Jr. Aldene is survived by her children, Richard A. Reed and wife, Mary Elouise, Larry W. Reed and wife, Betty, Glenn L. Reed and wife, Llena, and Robin F. Reed Poff and husband, Reggie; sister, Marjorie Ann Evans; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Greg Fleshman officiating. A private interment will take place at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 12, 2019.³

     Albert Chapel Rutrough was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6,3 He was born on May 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,2,6,3,8 He married Bertha Alma Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on September 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Albert Chapel Rutrough died on February 23, 1963 at age 69.⁷