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     Jimmy Allen Layman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 21, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Rebecca Sue "Becky" Hale, daughter of Edgar Lewis Hale and Vanice Sue "Vannie" Agee, on June 4, 1983 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Jimmy Allen Layman died on November 21, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32.^2,3 He LAYMAN, Jimmy Allen, 32, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1993, as a result of an automobile accident. He was a mechanic for Magic City Ford in Roanoke. Survivors include his wife, Becky Hale Layman of Copper Hill; one son, Bradley Layman of the home; one stepson, Buster Walters of the home; his father, Joseph Allen Layman of New Castle; his mother, Margaret Duncan Almekinder of Lyons, N.Y; two brothers, Michael Allen Layman and David Allen Layman, both of New Castle; two sisters, Darlene Yavonne Almekinder and Missy Almekinder, both of Lyons, N.Y. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Douglas Powers officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at the Huffman Memorial Cemetery, New Castle. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on November 22, 1993.³

     Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 16, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Norma Patricia Knowles, daughter of Norman Elmer Knowles Jr. and Frances Octavia Angle, on March 30, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5,7 Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne died on March 3, 2023 at Virginia at age 76.⁴ He The Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. H. Leveta Horne and her husband, Eric Brown; his four granddaughters, Rachel Altizer and her husband, Daniel Altizer, Grayce Woodrum and her husband, Preston Woodrum, Quinn Horne, and Makenna Horne; two great-grandchildren, Theo Horne and Rory Altizer; sister-in-law, Katinka Hawley and her husband, Dale Hawley, and their children, John Hawley and Jeff Hawley; brother-in-law, Michael Knowles; cousin, Linda Stone; and loving caretakers who became family, Dora Byrd, Brooklyn McDonald, Brittany Townley, and Brianna Lambeth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Louise Horne; aunts, Ernestine Slusher and Donna June Baber; his wife, Patricia Horne; and his son, Brian Richard Hubert Horne. The son and honorary grandson of funeral directors, he grew up in the profession. He and his parents lived in the funeral home until his teenage years. Dick was licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professionals in 1969 and, in 2019, he was awarded his "Golden License" for 50 years of service to the profession. He considered it an honor to serve his community through his profession. Dick was born and raised in Christiansburg, Va. and was a member of Christiansburg High School's class of 1965. He continued his studies earning degrees from Ferrum College and Lynchburg College. He was ordained as a minister in the Southern Baptist Church in 1968 and preached at a variety of churches and different denominations including Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian. Dick felt led to return to the church of his childhood, Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and served as a faithful member for several decades until the time of his death. He preached over 940 funerals and performed dozens of weddings. Dick was dedicated to community service and began first in the Ambulance service through the funeral home and, in 1969, joined the Christiansburg Life Saving Crew, later known as the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, when they took over the ambulance service. He served there for eight years as chaplain and training officer. He was certified as a Basic and Light Duty Rescue instructor by the Virginia Association of Rescue Squads and was an American Red Cross First Aid instructor for many years. He also served as a Disaster Response Coordinator for FEMA. He also served over four decades on the Christiansburg Fire Department as a proud volunteer firefighter and in officer positions of chaplain and secretary-treasurer. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors presented him with a 50 year service award. A longtime local history buff, Dick served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Museum. Dick was a member of the Christiansburg's Chapter # 86 McDaniel Mason's lodge for over 50 years. Dick and his wife, Pat were animal lovers and their home often became a refuge for many stray animals who somehow knew they would find a loving home with them, and they did. Graveside Services will be private in Sunset Cemetery. on March 10, 2023.⁴

     Brian Richard Hubert Horne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8 He Brian Richard Hubert Horne, 46, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; C. Hubert and Louise S. Horne, Norman and Frances Angle Knowles, and his mother, Patricia Knowles Horne. He is survived by his wife, Amy Hines Horne; daughters, Quinn Alexandra Horne, Makenna Christian Nichole Horne, Rachel Elizabeth Altizer (Daniel) and Olivia Grayce Woodrum (Preston). He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law: H. Leveta Horne and Eric Brown of Melbourne, Florida, father; Richard Hubert Horne, and brother and sister-in-law; Jay and Gail Hines of Snowville, Virginia. Brian was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church and most recently attended Blue Ridge Church, in Christiansburg, VA. Brian was a Life Member of The Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, an honorary member of The Christiansburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, and an active member of The Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department, where he enjoyed the challenges of competing at both the Southwest Firefighter's Association Conventions and the Virginia State Firefighters Association Convention. Brian was employed with Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Christiansburg. He was also a member of the Virginia Funeral Director's Association where he was active for many years with the State conventions and committees. Brian was also a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes ,a member of The Virginia Independent Funeral Homes and the Blueridge Funeral Directors Association, where he was a past President – serving through all the Chairs. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery with Firefighter Honors provided by Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department Honor Guard.⁸ He was born on May 21, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Terri Ellen Zaronsky on June 8, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Brian Richard Hubert Horne and Terri Ellen Zaronsky were divorced on October 21, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Brian Richard Hubert Horne married Amy Elizabeth Hines on December 31, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 Brian Richard Hubert Horne died on September 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 46.^4,8

     John Lewis Keith was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Geraldine Audrey Hall, daughter of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright.^1,3 John Lewis Keith was born on October 30, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on November 27, 2016 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 79.² He John Lewis Keith, 79, of Blacksburg went to be with his Lord Sunday, November 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Floyd County, Va. on October 30, 1937 to the late Lemon Arvil and Bertha Sowers Keith. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Rhonda Lynn Keith; and four brothers, Charles Ray Keith, Franklin Delano Keith, J. C. Keith, Joe William Keith. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine H. Keith; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Sandra Keith, Stacy and Miranda Keith, Chad and Tara Keith; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Art Hamrick; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Heather, Jessica, Carter, John, Isaiah, Bentley, and Easton; great-grandchild, Skyler; sisters and brother-in-law, Vera Hodge, Jewel and Randolph Vaden; brother, Arvil Keith and Elva; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Craig Reed and Rev. John Hopkins officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the LongShop-McCoy Rescue Squad, Box 489, McCoy, Va. 24111. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va. on November 29, 2016.²

     John Barry Hall Jr. was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 20, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He died on July 4, 2018 at New York at age 30.² He John Barry Hall Jr., 30, of New York, formerly of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry Eugene Hall and Jean Louise Hall; and cousin, Jerry William Stump Jr. John is survived by his father and mother, John Barry Hall Sr. and Teresa Stump Hall; sisters, Amy Michelle Johnson, and Rene Daniel Hatfield and husband Joshua; nieces, MaKayla Lynn Jones, Kelsey Elizabeth Lenois, Kylie Anne Hatfield, Sophia Elizabeth Hatfield, and Isabella Grace Lenois; nephews, Bentley Austin Allen and Dominic Xavier Lenois; grandparents, Nellie K. Stump and Clarence W. Stump; uncles, William Garry Hall, Leslie Eugene Hall, Jerry William Stump Sr. and wife Teresa Price Stump; aunt, Geraldine Keith; as well as many cousins. John received his Bachelor of Science in Economics (Magna cum laude), Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology (Magna cum laude), and Bachelor of Arts in English all from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University on May 15, 2010. He graduated from the University of Ohio with a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice in Criminal Law on August 9, 2014. We love you and we will never forget you son. We thank God for allowing us to have you in our lives for such a short time to enjoy every precious moment you have given to us. Our hearts are broken and we will miss you terribly until we see you again some day and find you happy in the arms of Jesus. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 9, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Grace Life Baptist Church, with Dr. Timothy Hight officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on July 8, 2018.²

     Geneva Josephine Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 22, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She died on April 5, 1941 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 1.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-5736.² Roy Ballard Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 3, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mildred Bernice Cole, daughter of John William Cole and Nellie Grace Surface, on March 3, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Roy Ballard Graham died on June 20, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,2 He GRAHAM, Roy Ballard, 76, of Elliston, died Sunday night, June 20, 1993, in a Roanoke hospital. A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, where he lived on the family farm, Mr. Graham devoted his life to church, family, and community. He served Big Spring Baptist Church, during his many years of membership, as a member of the Board of Deacons and as Sunday School superintendent. Through the years he served his community as a member of the Virginia Farm Bureau Board of Directors, a member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, the Montgomery County Public Service Authority, the Bank of Shawsville Board of Directors, and the Craighill Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mildred Cole Graham; parents, Ballard and Ardella Graham; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Deck and Mrs. Ruby Stewart. Survivors include his two daughters, Annette Graham David, Christiansburg, Joyce Graham, Elliston; three grandchildren, Ellen Thompson Howard, West Point, Graham Thompson and Mark David, Christiansburg; one brother, Mr. Marvin Graham, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Nell Epperly and Mrs. Elva Thomas, Roanoke, Mrs. Marie Richardson, Shawsville; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Hungate, Christiansburg. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Big Spring Baptist Church in Elliston, conducted by the Rev. Steven Sholar, with interment in Sherwood Burial Park in Salem, with Masonic graveside rites. Friends may call from 7 to 9 Tuesday evening or at other hours at the home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made either to the Shawsville High School Roy and Mildred Graham Scholarship Fund, c/o Premier Bank, Shawsville, Virginia 24162 or to the Radford University Roy and Mildred Graham Scholarship Fund, c/o the Office of Development, Radford University, Radford, Virginia 24141-5767. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on June 22, 1993.³

     Roy Curtis Hungate was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 228-09-6910.⁶ He was born on September 10, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He married Helen Louise Cole, daughter of John William Cole and Nellie Grace Surface, on September 2, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7,5 Roy Curtis Hungate died on May 30, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^6,3,2 He HUNGATE, Roy Curtis, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at his home. Born on September 10, 1913 in Christiansburg, Mr. Hungate retired with more than thirty years employment at the Radford Arsenal. He was a lifelong member of Cambria Baptist Church and will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Helen Hungate; his daughter and son-in-law, Sue Ellen and Dr. James L. Hedrick, Arlington, Va; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Dr. James L. and Elizabeth Hedrick, II, Pleasanton, Calif., Dr. Jeffery C. and Amy Hedrick, Montvale, N.J; and three great-grandchildren, James L. Hedrick, III, Preston Hedrick and Taylor Hedrick. Additional survivors include his sister, Ruby Chafin, Radford; sister-in-law, Pauline Hungate, Salem; and brother-in-law, Dan Walters, Independence; nephews and nieces, Jack Chafin, Henry Hungate, Jr., Darrell Hungate, Harold Walters, Kathy Cox, Nancy Phillips, Annette David and Dr. Joyce Graham; and special friend, Versal Austin. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the second floor doctors and nurses at the Montgomery Regional Hospital and to Melba Kozar, Irene McCoy and Dorothy Sexton for their care at the home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001 at the Cambria Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Welborn officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068, or to the Cambria Baptist Church Building Fund, 1310 Cambria Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on June 1, 2001.³

     Robert Earnest Powell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 3, 1893 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 He married Rada Ella "Red" Muncy, daughter of Joseph Kyle Muncy and Cora Alice "Rosa" Light, on March 24, 1956 at Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Robert Earnest Powell died on April 24, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.³

     Robert Wayne Poff was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,8,9 He was born on October 17, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 He married Claire Elizabeth Uhrig on July 7, 1959 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas.^2,10 Robert Wayne Poff died on September 12, 2016 at Virginia at age 79.^5,9 He Robert Wayne Poff, (Ret. Msgt. USAF), 79, of Dublin, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. He was a retired United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Fairlawn Baptist church and retired from Pulaski County School Board where he was the Food Service Supervisor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Euell Harvey and Virginia Pearl Rumburg Poff. Survivors include his wife, Claire Elizabeth Poff of Dublin; son, Darrell Wayne Poff of Round Rock, Texas; daughters and son-in-law, Patricia L. Poff, and Paula and Jeff Smith, all of Dublin; grandchildren, Darrell, Jr., Kristi, Joshua, Christin, Austen and Brayden; great grandson, Ty; sisters, Jean Guilliams of Roanoke, Faye King of Copper Hill, Betty Burnett of Roanoke, Coleta Fralin of Dublin and Myra Wray of Roanoke; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Inurnment with full military honors will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. on September 13, 2016.⁵