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     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8061.⁷ Richard Lee Young was buried at Meadow Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Grayson Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 27, 1939 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4,5 He married Iva Eloise Conner, daughter of James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. and Ruby Irene Mills, on September 21, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Lee Young and Iva Eloise Conner were divorced on March 29, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Richard Lee Young died on July 8, 1997 at Galax, Virginia, at age 57.^7,2,4 He YOUNG, Richard Lee, 57, of Galax, died Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at his home. Mr. Young was born July 27, 1939 in Roanoke to the late Roy Lee Young and Gertrude Young. He was also preceded in death by his wife, June Kirby Young. In addition to his mother he is survived by two stepsons and daughters-in -law, Mike and Sandy Wilson, Randy and Kathy Wilson, all of Galax; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Melvin Collins, Lois and Bobby Hall, all of Roanoke, Nancy and Dennis Sink of Callaway, Janice and Garland Nichols of Bristol, Va., Peggy and Charles Aldridge of Salem; one brother, Roy Glenn Young of Callaway; five stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Meadow Creek Cemetery. on July 10, 1997.²

     Sylvia Pauline Poff was buried at Howell-Slusher Cemetery, 158 Fairview Church Road, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on March 19, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married Connie Branscome Wood on December 22, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 22, 1956,her married name was Wood. Sylvia Pauline Poff died on August 10, 2018 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,7 She Sylvia Pauline Wood, 81, of Floyd, Va., passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She is survived by her Husband of 61 years, Connie Wood; Son, Kenneth (Millie) Wood; Sister, Marie Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday August 13, 2018 at 1 pm at Gardner Funeral Home, with Pastor Billy Poff, and Pastor Leon Wood. Interment will follow at Slusher Cemetery. on August 11, 2018.⁴

     Arthur Walter Hill was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on October 18, 1898; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Oct 16, 1899.^2,6,5 He married Elsie Letisha Moran on March 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Arthur Walter Hill died on January 12, 1950 at age 51.^2,6

     Elsie Letisha Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 18, 1911.^4,5 She married Arthur Walter Hill, son of John William Hill and Margaret Ann Walters, on March 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 As of March 7, 1929,her married name was Hill. Elsie Letisha Moran died on May 27, 1986 at age 74.^4,5

     Everett H. Kingrea was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Amanda Alice Boothe.³ Everett H. Kingrea was born on November 28, 1900 at Virginia.² He died on February 19, 1968 at age 67.²

     Amanda Alice Boothe married Everett H. Kingrea.² Amanda Alice Boothe was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-42-0048.³ Her married name was Kingrea. She was born on October 10, 1911 at Virginia.³ She died on December 7, 2002 at Virginia at age 91.^2,3 She KINGREA, Alice Boothe, 91, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2002. She was a teacher in the Floyd County School System for 20 years. Ms. Kingrea was a charter member, as well as an honorary member of the Floyd County Womens Club. She served many years as a teacher for the Head Start Program. She was a devoted member of Floyd United Methodist Church and the Womans Society of Christian Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette H. Kingrea. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Shelby Kingrea, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Alice and Syd Byrne, Naples Fla; two grandchildren and spouse, Kimberly K. and Richard Ingram, Floyd, Sean Byrne, Milford, Conn; two great-grandchildren, Brian Ingram and Amber Ingram. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Floyd United Methodist Church with the Dr. Donald Stansell and Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call anytime on Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Donations may be made to Floyd United Methodist Church Memorial Picnic Shelter, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, Va. 24091, or flowers would be appreciated. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on December 10, 2002.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3723.³
Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck was buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., North Carolina.² She and James Cassell "J. C." Perdue were divorced.⁴ Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck was born on November 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,2 As of June 13, 1959,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married James Cassell "J. C." Perdue, son of Kermit Mike Perdue and Virginia Marie Hill, on June 13, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck died on July 5, 2001 at Shelby, Cleveland Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^4,3,2 She KINGS MOUNTAIN - Sandra Perdue, 59, resident of 135-13 Wiggins Lane, died July 5, 2001 at Wendover in Shelby. She was born in Roanoke, VA, daughter of the late Albert Douglas and Olida Hullender Tuck, Sr. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Duart Tuck. She was former manager of Macks Department Store in Kings Mountain. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Lenette Conger and husband Jon, of Chester, SC, and Connie Samples and husband, John, of Clover, SC; brother Albert Douglas Tuck, Jr., of Windsor, PA; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Graveside service is 1:30 PM Saturday, July 7, at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 PM, prior to the service, at Harris Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home, Inc. of Kings Mountain is in charge of arrangements. on July 6, 2001.²

     Betty Ann Akers was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 22, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Nelson Edmond Vest, son of Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest and Maude Ellen Kingrea, on September 24, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of September 24, 1960,her married name was Vest. Betty Ann Akers died on March 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 68.⁴ She Betty Akers Vest, 68, of Pilot, Va., passed away March 7, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Nelson E. Vest Sr., of Pilot; one son, Nelson E. Jr., and Diane Vest, of Riper; four daughters, Charlotte and Steve Wickline, of Radford, Nancy and "Tony" Scaggs, Judy Vest and Janet Vest, all of Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven brothers, Roy Akers Jr., of Riner, Denton and Diane Akers, of Salem, Steve and Shelby Akers, of Dublin, James Henry and Dallas Akers, of Christiansburg, Noah Akers, of Floyd, Wayne and Faye Akers, of Pulaski, George and Jennet Akers, of Radford; four sisters, Alice and Sherman Altizer, Katie and Nualan Sutphin, Phyliss Akers, all of Christiansburg, Brenda and Larry Hale, of Floyd. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at the Lighthouse Family Ministry of Riner with the Rev. Buford Linkous, Pastor Clyde Bishop and Pastor Richard Bishop officiating with interment in the Surface Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Lighthouse Family Ministry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church Building Fund, L.H.F.M., 301 Merrimac Rd., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on March 9, 2009.⁴

     Harlie Bryant Trail was buried at Cannaday Cemetery, Cannaday, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 3, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Ollie Mae Hale, daughter of Cebert Carlis Hale and Algie Annie Conner, on October 29, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Harlie Bryant Trail and Ollie Mae Hale were divorced on March 26, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Harlie Bryant Trail died on May 25, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^7,3 He TRAIL, Harlie B., 59, of Floyd, passed away Monday, May 25, 1998. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Gardner Funeral Home. on May 27, 1998.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-1211.⁷ Margaret Lorene "Polly" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8 She was born on June 17, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,7 She married John Rupert Angle, son of Posey Lee Angle and Ocie Louise/Lois Conner, on March 14, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,5,6 As of March 14, 1962,her married name was Angle. Margaret Lorene "Polly" Poff died on March 3, 2012 at Virginia at age 77.^5,8,7 She Margaret Poff Angle, 77, of Copper Hill, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 3, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Angle; parents, Everett and Anna Poff; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Sam Mallory; and brother, Walter (Bob) Poff. She is survived by her son, Michael "Steve" Angle; daughter and son-in-law, Dreama and Terry Moran; grandchildren, Josh Mahala, Anna Angle, all of Copper Hill; brothers, Sonny Poff and wife, Fran, Orlando, Fla., Jack Poff and wife, Anita, Christiansburg, Buddy Poff and wife, Bobbie, Roanoke; sisters, Lillian "Pete" King, and Becky Rea, both of Salem. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Paul Richards and the Oncology staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center and the staff at Salem Health & Rehabilitation. on March 5, 2012.⁵

     Henry Francis Rea was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "A/1c U.S.A.F. Vietnam."^5,3 He was born on July 23, 1942 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Poff, daughter of Everette Banyon Poff and Anna Byerle, on May 22, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Henry Francis Rea died on May 12, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.^5,4 He REA, Henry Francis, 50, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 1993. He is survived by two sons, Mark Banyon Rea and Brad Michael Rea; their mother, Becky Rea; his mother, Freda M. DePalma; sisters, Shirley Bass, Phyllis Riffey, Donna Blanton; half brother, Eugene Sell. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, May 15, 1993 at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on May 14, 1993.³

     John Abe Belcher was buried at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rt. 726, Patrick Co. line, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-10-4514.⁴ He was born on March 30, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Verna Clarice Conner on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Abe Belcher died on November 12, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,4 He BELCHER, John Abe, 84, of Floyd passed away on Sunday, November 12, 1995 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Wesley and Ollie Boyd Belcher; and three sisters, Lou Anne Belcher, Mae McPeak, and Gaye Wood. Mr. Belcher was retired from the Blue Ridge Parkway. He is survived by wife, Verna; fours sons and daughters-in-law, Guy & Beatrice Belcher, Elvin & Connie Belcher, Leon & Shirley Belcher, all of Floyd, Clyde & Corine Belcher, Meadows of Dan; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marie & Junior Montgomery, Floyd, Neva Dale & James Church, Bassett, Judy Wyatt, Axton; two brothers, Wesley Belcher, Herbert Belcher, both of Meadows of Dan; three sisters, Treva Underwood, Meadows of Dan, Eva Conner, Floyd, Audra Cockram, Stuart; 15 Grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Slate Mountain Cemetery. on November 14, 1995.³

     Verna Clarice Conner was born on October 20, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married John Abe Belcher on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 25, 1935,her married name was Belcher.² Verna Clarice Conner died on October 31, 2014 at Virginia at age 94.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8623.³ James Carmel Moles was buried at Alderman Cemetery, atop a hill on Rt. 727 near intersection with Rt. 604, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 He was born on April 26, 1920 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,3,4,5,1,7,2} He married Mary Sue Keith, daughter of James Henry Keith Sr. and Deliah Mae "Lila" Wilson, on July 21, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ James Carmel Moles died on January 2, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^4,5,1

     Cheryle Jane Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-60-1003.⁵ She was born on July 24, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 She married Menis Arthur Reed, son of Asa Clayton Reed and Bernice P. Bond, on September 21, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of September 21, 1962,her married name was Reed. Cheryle Jane Poff died on October 29, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.³ She REED, Cheryle Poff, of Check, passed away Saturday, October 29, 1994, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, Menis Reed, Check; daughter, Misty Reed Griffin, Charlotte, N.C; two sons, Scott Reed, Blacksburg, Todd Reed, Charlotte, N.C; mother, Irene Poff, Check; and one brother, Jake Poff, Check. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Paris E. Bain and the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating, with interment in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on October 31, 1994.³

     Asa Clayton Reed was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-22-3760.³ He married Bernice P. Bond.^2,4,5 Asa Clayton Reed was born on March 5, 1906.^3,4 He died on February 22, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^2,3,4 He REED, Asa Clayton, 88, of Floyd, died Wednesday, Feburary 22, 1995, in a Roanoke Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by a son, Freeman Reed. Surviving is his wife, Bernice Bond, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Treva and Clarence Reed, Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-law, Elvin and Betty Reed, Floyd, Menis Reed, Check; daughter in law, Eleanor Reed, Floyd; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Nina Mitchell; brother, Ola Reed; both of Floyd. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Thomas and Rev. Roy Turpin and Rev. Hevron Quesenberry officiating and interment to follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at Wood Funeral Home. on February 24, 1995.⁶

     Bernice P. Bond married Asa Clayton Reed.^3,4,2 Bernice P. Bond was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-30-8978.⁵ Her married name was Reed. She was born on February 24, 1907.^4,5 She died on April 27, 2003 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.^5,2 She REED, Bernice Bond, 96, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a long time member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Asa C. Reed; son, Freeman Reed; grandchild, Becky Lynne Reed. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Treva and Clarence Reed, Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Elvin and Betty Reed, Floyd, Menis and Carolyn Reed, Floyd; daughter-in-law, Eleanor Reed, Floyd; brother, Glare Bond, Floyd; 12 Grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on April 28, 2003.²

     Albert Clarence Radford was buried at Williams Cemetery, on hillside at intersection of Rt. 860 & Rt. 680, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 6, 1908.^2,3 He married Mary Elsie Dickerson on April 4, 1932.^2,3,5 Albert Clarence Radford died on June 1, 1971 at age 62.^2,3

     Mary Elsie Dickerson was buried at Williams Cemetery, on hillside at intersection of Rt. 860 & Rt. 680, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 3, 1915.^4,5 She married Albert Clarence Radford on April 4, 1932.^4,5,2 As of April 4, 1932,her married name was Radford. Mary Elsie Dickerson died on January 26, 2005 at Virginia at age 89.² She Mary Elsie Radford, 89, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Radford; son, Buddy Radford. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mildred Ferguson, Nancy and Larry Wade, Mary Grooms, William "Boe" and Earnestine Radford, Betty Jean and Richard Martin, David and Arlene Radford, Jimmy and Martha Radford; 28 grandchildren; 56 greatgrandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; sister, Blanche Correll; two brothers, Charlie Dickerson, Chris Dickerson; special friends, Mike Sizemore, Jimmy Mannon, Charles Grooms. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2005 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. S.G. Bolt officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements. on January 28, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-5998.⁴ Carter Glass Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Delma Nolen.³ Carter Glass Radford was born on October 26, 1913.^2,4 He died on February 24, 1968 at age 54.²