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     Amos Jeff Radford married Emma Lorene Walters, daughter of George Martin Walters and Ella Maye Hall.^2,3,4 Amos Jeff Radford was born in 1912.³ He died on May 30, 1985.³

     Emma Lorene Walters married Amos Jeff Radford.^1,3,2 Emma Lorene Walters was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Radford.⁴ She was born on August 10, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on October 1, 2007 at Virginia at age 87.² She Lorene Walters Radford, 87, of Floyd passed away Monday, October 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Jeff Radford; a son, Jeff Jr. Radford; and a great-granddaughter, Kassie Shaffer. She is survived by two sons, Harry Dean and Thannah Radford of Willis and Jimmy L. Radford of Floyd; two daughters, Betty and Johnnie Dickerson and Judy and Tommy Bell, all of Floyd; seven grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren; daughter-in-law, Marthine Radford of Lula Ga; many nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Maleta Walters and Velvie Walters, both of Check. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the Little River Baptist Church, with the Rev. Allen Vass officiating with interment in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on October 3, 2007.²

     Joseph Malcolm Sowers was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Gertrude Louise Minnick.² Joseph Malcolm Sowers was born on January 15, 1914 at Virginia.² He died on December 1, 1957 at age 43.²

     Gertrude Louise Minnick married Joseph Malcolm Sowers, son of Joseph Albert Sowers and Lucy Etta "Bea" Scott.² Gertrude Louise Minnick was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-24-8100.³ Her married name was Sowers.¹ She was born on February 12, 1919 at Virginia.^2,3 She died on November 8, 1987 at age 68.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-2820.⁴ Myra Mae Robertson was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 9, 1921 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^4,5,3 As of November 29, 1941,her married name was Light.³ She married Roscoe Wade Light, son of William Herman Light and Blanche Millicent Board, on November 29, 1941 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,3 Myra Mae Robertson died on March 12, 1979 at age 57.⁵

     Verna Asbury was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Light.⁴ She married Roscoe Wade Light, son of William Herman Light and Blanche Millicent Board.¹ Verna Asbury was born on February 26, 1917 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.² She died on March 17, 2015 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 98.¹ She Verna Asbury Brewster Light, 98, of Narrows, departed this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Heritage Hall Rich Creek into the arms of her Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus and to join her earthly parents, Daniel Crouse Asbury and Liza Jane Beavers Asbury; and her sisters Alice, Elsie, Della, Margie, Ada, Clair and Sallie. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, John E. Brewster and Roscoe W. Light. Ms. Light was a member of the New Valley Fellowship in Narrows. She is survived by her daughters ,Flois (James) Evans, of Pearisburg, Va. and Melva (Fred) Wendehack, of Lake of the Woods, Va; grandson, James (Katheryn Derr) Evans, of Colorado Springs, Colo; granddaughters, Vera (Tim) Epling, of Pearisburg, Robyn Boothe, of Myrtle Beach, S.C; great-grandsons, Kaleb and Jarid Soldz; great-granddaughters, Illianna Derr Evans and Amelia Epling; step-sons Leon (Cindy) Light and Richard Light, of Narrows; step-grandson, Jonathan Light; step-granddaughters, Susan (Ronnie) Bland and step great-grandson, Wade Bland; step granddaughters, Lyn (Jerry) Kuzminsky, Carol (Kevin) Mahoney; step great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael and Joe Kuzminsky and Julia Mahoney; many special friends, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Saturday, March 21, 2015 in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow Street, Pembroke with Pastor Kevin Weaver and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours before the services. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made in Verna'a name to her church, New Valley Fellowship in Narrows, The American Heart Association or the charity of choice. on March 20, 2015.¹

     Leon Edsel Light was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 9, 1947 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Martin on July 15, 1978 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 Leon Edsel Light died on January 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 74.⁴ He Leon Edsel Light, 74 of Narrows, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Leon was born on September 9, 1947, in Narrows, Va., and was a son of the late Roscoe Wade Light and Myra Mae Robertson Light. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Rosetta S. Light; his stepmother, Verna B. Light; father-in-law and mother-in-law, W.E. "Corky" and Leona Martin and stepsister and her husband, Melva and Fred Wendehack. Leon was a 1965 graduate of Narrows High School and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran from 1966 to 1972. He received two Associate Degrees from New River Community College and later became co-owner of R.W. Light and Sons in Narrows. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Narrows, a past member of the Narrows Jaycees, and past president of the Narrows Lions Club. He was a current member of the American Legion Post #68, the Narrows Planning Commission, was a former member of the New River Valley Planning District Commission, the Progress In Narrows Now and the Narrows Business and Professional Association. This past year, the Narrows 4th of July 70th Annual Celebration was dedicated to Leon and his wife Cindy. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cindy M. Light of Narrows; one son, Jonathan M. Light (Emily C. Hawkins) of Narrows; one brother, Richard W. Light of Narrows; niece, Susan E. Bland (Ronnie) of Blacksburg and their son, Wade Bland of Blacksburg; stepsister, Flo Evans (Jim) of Pearisburg and their children, Vera Epling (Tim) of Pearisburg and Jim Evans (Katherine) of Albuquerque, N.M. and their families, Illianna Hamons and Robin Boothe and his beloved grand-dog, "Oreo". Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Narrows with Pastor Jim McDaniel and Charles Henderson officiating with burial following in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on January 8, 2022.⁴

     Rosetta Sweat R.N. was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 235-90-6086.⁴ She was born on June 1, 1953 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of December 6, 1973,her married name was Light.³ She married Richard Wade Light, son of Roscoe Wade Light and Myra Mae Robertson, on December 6, 1973 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Rosetta Sweat R.N. died on October 31, 2003 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 50.^4,2 She LIGHT, Rosetta Sweat R.N. 50, of Narrows, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2003. She passed away at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 1, 1953, in Saltville, Va., and was the daughter of the late Amy Thomas and Thomas Sweat. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Sweat, Jr. and Charles Saferight. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital where she was employed for 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Richard Light of Narrows; a daughter, Susan Light and her fianc, Ronnie Bland of Blacksburg; and a sister, Debbie Thomas of Narrows. She had many special friends in her life including Vicki Jones, Missy King, Amy Marshall, Jackie Porterfield and Veronica Stump, as well as Dr. Ginger Boyle and Dr. Gary Abel and many members of the staff and administration at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests that those who are going to send memorials, please consider the Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital Employee and Community Assistance Fund (ECAF), 1 Taylor Avenue, Pearisburg, VA 24134. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com. on November 1, 2003.²

     Cecil Lee Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-46-7468.⁵ He was born on July 28, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He died on December 21, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,5 He COLE, Cecil Lee, 57, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, December 21, 1994, at the Roanoke Rehab Center. He was born in Floyd County on July 28, 1937. He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Cole. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Tressie Cole and Patricia and Scott Merrix; one son, Roy Cole; his mother, Tressie A. Cole; two sisters, Mayron Cole and Christine Wood, all of Christiansburg; two brothers, James Cole, Bedford, Kenneth Cole, Roanoke; three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 23, in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on December 22, 1994.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-16-7181.⁵ Jean Nathalie Poff was buried at Saint John’s Episcopal Church Columbarium, 1 Mountain Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 16, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 As of 1944,her married name was Washburn.^7,4 She married George Patrick Washburn in 1944 at New Jersey.^7,8,4 Jean Nathalie Poff died on December 15, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,5,9 She Jean Poff Washburn, of Roanoke, died Monday, December 15, 2003. She was the widow of G. Patrick Washburn and was also preceded in death by her parents, Roy Andrew Poff and Hazel Davis Poff; a sister, Betty Lee Hardesty, and a great-nephew, Charles Andrew Hardesty. Surviving are a nephew, Charles D. "Chuck" Hardesty, III and Victoria H. Hardesty and their son, David Lee Hardesty, all of North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Charles D. Hardesty, Jr. of California; a brother-in-law, John C. Washburn, Jr. and wife, Joan Baker Washburn of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Peggy W. Lynch and husband, Guy T. Lynch of Rocky Mount; a brother-in-law, Carey B. Washburn and wife, Fern Washburn of Kinston, N.C; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. John's Episcopal Church Chapel with the Rev. Robert M. Hamner officiating. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to St. John's Episcopal Church (P. O. Box 257, Roanoke, Va. 24002). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel & Crematory. on December 17, 2003.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2640.⁷ George Patrick Washburn was buried at Saint John’s Episcopal Church Columbarium, 1 Mountain Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on November 15, 1920 at Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Jean Nathalie Poff, daughter of Roy Andrew Poff and Hazel Lee Davis, in 1944 at New Jersey.^1,2,6 George Patrick Washburn died on May 10, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^7,2,5 He WASHBURN, G. Patrick, of Roanoke County, died Wednesday, May 10, 1995. Mr. Washburn was a 1949 Graduate of Roanoke College and a Naval Air Veteran of World War II and was retired from the Naval Air Reserve after 20 years of service. Mr. Washburn was the Regional Director of the Northeast Territory for Mason-Dixon Trucking Lines, located in New York City and was the past president of the New York Motor Carrier Counsel, he was also a member of the Hidden Valley Country Club and a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife, Jean Poff Washburn; two brothers, John C. Washburn Jr., Roanoke, Carey B. Washburn, Kinston, N.C; two sisters, Paulina W. Prillaman, Peggy W. McGhee, both of Penhook; also several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, 1995, at St. Johns Episcopal Church with the Rev. Thomas P. O'Dell officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Lung Association or to St. Johns Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on May 11, 1995.²

     Betty Lee Poff was born on April 20, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 As of December 9, 1944,her married name was Hardesty.⁵ She married Charles DeBoe Hardesty Jr. on December 9, 1944 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^1,3,5 Betty Lee Poff died on December 30, 1976 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 52.⁴ She Mrs. Betty Poff Hardesty, 52, of No. 27 Crown Colony, wife of Executive Vice President Charles Hardesty of Mason-Dixon, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the University Tennessee Hospital, Knoxville following a short illness. Born in Roanoke, she had lived in Kingsport since 1948 and was a member of the Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church. Survivors other than her husband include; one son, C. D. Hardesty III, Pine Hurst, N.C; one sister, Mrs. G. P. Washburn, Roanoke. on December 31, 1976.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 525-09-5302.⁵ Charles DeBoe Hardesty Jr. was born on September 6, 1921 at St. Louis, Missouri.^2,5,4 He married Betty Lee Poff, daughter of Roy Andrew Poff and Hazel Lee Davis, on December 9, 1944 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^1,2,3 Charles DeBoe Hardesty Jr. died on June 11, 2008 at San Diego Co., California, at age 86.^2,5 He Charles "Charlie" DeBoe Hardesty Jr. of Ramona died on June 11, 2008. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Sept. 6, 1921. A Navy pilot in World War II, he spent most of his adult life in Kingsport, Tenn., married to Betty Lee Poff Hardesty, who died in 1976. Charlie had one son, Chuck Hardesty II, who, with his wife Vickie and son David, had a wonderful visit from North Carolina the week before Charlie died. Charlie, who graduated from Washington & Lee University in Virginia, retired as vice president of Mason Dixon Trucking Co. in Kingsport. He had a great love for God and his fellow man. He was everyone's best friend. He was a cowboy and a golfer, and he really loved to dance and do crossword puzzles, but most of all his loved his wife, Phyllis Hardesty. He lived the last few years in Ramona with his stepdaughter Robin Ricketts and her husband, Dr. James Ricketts. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Phyllis Hardesty; her daughter Nikki Chaisson and husband Joe of Bakersfield; Robin Ricketts and husband Dr. James Ricketts of Ramona; and four granddaughters, Dana, Stephanie, Tracy and Sydney. He will be truly missed and always loved. Funeral services were in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on June 18.
on June 26, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 238-49-9227.⁷ Charles Andrew Hardesty was buried at Alfred Dockery Cemetery, Rockingham, Richmond Co., North Carolina.^5,6 He was born on January 22, 1982 at Pinehurst, Moore Co., North Carolina.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He died on September 8, 2003 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 21.^7,3,5,6 He Mr. Charles Andrew "Andy" Hardesty, 21, of Ellerbe, died Sept. 8, 2003. He was born in Moore County on Jan. 22, 1982, the son of Charles D. Hardesty III and Vickie Hudson Hardesty. Mr. Hardesty was a member of and sang in the choir at Cartledge Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Roberdel Children's Center and had been employed at Burger King, Western Sizzlin', Wal-Mart, Food King and the Berry Patch. The family received friends at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe, 6-8:30 p.m., Sept. 10, and at other times at the home. The funeral was at 4 p.m., Sept. 11, at Cartledge Creek Baptist Church, Revs. Jerry Straight and Joey Byrd officiating. Burial followed in Dockery Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Chuck and Vickie Hardesty of the home; his brother, David Hardesty of the home and his grandfather, Charles D. Hardesty, Jr. of Ramona, Calif. on September 17, 2003.⁶