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     Essie Alice Bartel Essie Bartel Long, 84, of Salem, passed away quietly at her home with her "boys" by her side and other family members on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Essie was preceded in her passing by her parents, W. Lawrence and Laura Bartel of Floyd; husband , the "love of her life", Marion "Doc" Long; and her special friend and daughter-in-law, Carol "Bett" Long. Left to cherish her memory are her "boys", Geary Long of Floyd and Tim Long of Salem; twin sister, Tressie Thornton and husband, James, of Floyd; sister, Freeda Sowers of Floyd; sister-in-law, Thelma Long of Roanoke; grandchildren, Mary Shaver and husband, Richard, of Christiansburg, Jonathan Long of Floyd, Megan Long of Salem, and Laura Long of Herndon; two great-grandchildren, Skylar and Landon Shaver; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Essie was a sixty plus year member of the West Salem Church of Christ, where she had many friendships that she valued deeply. She was a long time employee of the Maid Bess Corp., but her final years were spent as a caregiver, first to her mother, then her husband, and finally her daughter-in-law. Essie, while not a gourmet cook always had everyone wanting to eat her meals, simple country food prepared with her flair, but more importantly her love of watching other's enjoy her meals. She was always the last to eat, making sure that everyone else got all they wanted. It was said Essie's table was the quietest table, as no one wanted to talk, just enjoy her home cooked food and not waste any time by talking. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers, Sarah Banks, Nae Banks, Julie Martin, Sydney Richie, and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, because their dedication allowed Mom to be in her home, eating good food at her kitchen table. A committal will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.⁷ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on August 20, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1 As of February 4, 1955,her married name was Long.¹ She married Marion Dillon Long on February 4, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,6,7,9 Essie Alice Bartel died on January 24, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁷

     George Matthew Sowers was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 26, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 26, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 5, 1895 at Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Lula May Guthrie on September 13, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney died on March 30, 1919 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 719-07-8887.⁸ John Cephas Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on July 6, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,8,9,5,6 He married Carlie Virginia Conner, daughter of Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner and Lucy Ellen McGhee, on October 5, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,11,4,7 John Cephas Austin died on December 29, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 76.^1,6,7 He John Cephas Austin, 76, died Sunday in a Baltimore, Md., hospital. Surviving are his wife, Carlie Conner Austin; four daughters, Mrs. Oakey Johnson, Lynchburg, Mrs. Virginia Roope, Mrs. Martha Roope, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Joyce Hale, Rocky Mount; three sons, Berkley Austin, Joe Austin, E. B. Austin, Boones Mill. on December 30, 1968.⁷

     Berkley Abraham Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,11 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3962.¹² He was born on April 10, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,11,5 He married Ruth Emma Beckner on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Berkley Abraham Austin died on March 3, 1997 at Virginia at age 82.^12,1,11 He AUSTIN, Berkley A., 82, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Mr. Austin was retired from Red Line Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Beckner Austin; sons and wives, Thomas and Shirley Austin, Florida, Richard and Dianne Austin, Howard and Kathy Austin, Boones Mill, John Austin, Elliston and his fiancee, Brenda Burris; four sisters, Martha Roope and Joyce Hale, Rocky Mount, Virginia Roope, Richmond, Oakey Johnson, Evington; also surviving are 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain View Memorial Park, Boones Mill. on March 5, 1997.¹

     DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,11 His Social Security Number was 226-12-1472.¹² He was born on April 3, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,10,12,3,11} He married Dorothy Pearl Maxey on December 21, 1946 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,14,4 DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin died on September 5, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,13,4,11 He DeAuvray "Joe" J. Austin, 57, of Route 1, Boones Mill, passed away, in a local hospital Wednesday night. He was an employee of Hemingway Transport, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Maxey Austin; one son, Ronnie J. Austin, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Dunn, Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Cheryl Hardy, Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Carlie Austin, Mill; two brothers, Berkley A. Austin, Everette B. Austin, both of Boones Mill; four sisters, Mrs. Oakey Johnson, Lynchburg; Mrs. Virginia Roope, Mrs. Martha Roope, Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Joyce Hale, Rocky Mount; also four grandchildren. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Franklin Co. on September 7, 1973.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6766.¹¹ Everette Brammer Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,1,13 He was born on October 10, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{11,6,1,2,14,3,13} He married Elsie Lee Guilliams, daughter of Joseph Henry "Joe" Guilliams and Lucy Ann Yopp, on May 9, 1941 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^15,12,6,1,16 Everette Brammer Austin died on August 1, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^11,1,14,13

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-6577.⁷ Oakey Ann Austin was buried at Mount Olivet Memorial Gardens (formerly Holy Land Cemetery), 1060 Jericho Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 12, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of December 24, 1937,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Elmer Cecil Johnson on December 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Oakey Ann Austin died on May 31, 2009 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 88.^8,7,2 She Oakey Ann Austin Johnson, 88, of Bedford, Va., died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born on October 12, 1920, in Roanoke Co., Va., a daughter of the late Cephas Austin and Charlie Conner Austin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Elmer Cecil Johnson Sr; a son, Doug Johnson; three brothers, Burke, Doc and Joe Austin; a sister, Joyce Hale; and a grandson, Ken Johnson. Oakey is survived by four sons, Paul Johnson and his wife, Marie, Phillip Johnson and his wife, Edna, Ron Johnson and his wife, Linda and Elmer Cecil Johnson Jr; two sisters, Virginia Roope and Martha Roope; a sister-in-law, Nancy Johnson; 14 grandchildren, Paul Jr., Kenny, Michael, Phil Jr., Wayde, Terry, Tracey, Tori, Cecil Jr., Tiffany, Kandy, Travis, Annie Pugh, Tami Carr and Melinda McCauley; 20 great-grandchildren. Internment to follow in Mt. Olivet Memorial Gardens (Holy Land Cemetery). on June 1, 2009.²

     Virginia Elizabeth Austin was born on July 13, 1924 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 17, 1943,her married name was Roope.³ She married Claude Brooklyn Roope Jr. on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1287.⁵ Ruth Emma Beckner was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 20, 1916 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of August 8, 1936,her married name was Austin.^1,3 She married Berkley Abraham Austin, son of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner, on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth Emma Beckner died on October 7, 2001 at Virginia at age 85.^5,2 She AUSTIN, Ruth Beckner, 85, of Roanoke County, wife of the late Berkley A. Austin was called by the Lord October 7, 2001. Left behind to miss her special presence are four sons and their families, Thomas and Shirley Austin of Florida, Richard and Dianne Austin, Boones Mill, John and Brenda Austin, Elliston, Howard and Cathy Austin, Boones Mill. She left nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Franklin County. on October 8, 2001.²

     Thomas Berkley Austin Thomas B. Austin, age 72, of Niceville, Fla., passed away June 8, 2010. Thomas was born in Starkey, Va., on June 28, 1937, to the late Berkley and Ruth Austin. Mr. Austin was also preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Harry Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Austin; three daughters, Patricia Hosenbackez (Mike), Tammy Wilson (Forrest) and Sonja Shorts (Dee); one son, James Austin (Mikki); grandchildren, Heather Crews, Crystal Montgomery, Allen, Josh and Amber Tomasko, Michael and Desirae Austin, Janessa, Amara, and D.J. Shorts; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Richard, Johnny and Howard Austin; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, the staff of Peoples Home Healthcare, and Emerald Coast Hospice for all that they have done. Interment will follow in Heritage Gardens Cemetery.⁶ His Social Security Number was 231-44-6503.⁸ He was born on June 28, 1937 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9,6,8,10 He married Helen Marie Ingram on December 23, 1957 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ Thomas Berkley Austin and Helen Marie Ingram were divorced on July 6, 1959 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹¹ Thomas Berkley Austin married Shirley Mason on November 10, 1959.¹² Thomas Berkley Austin died on June 8, 2010 at Okaloosa Co., Florida, at age 72.^6,8,10

     Shirley Mason was buried at Heritage Gardens, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^1,2 She was born on March 25, 1946 at Crestview, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^1,2 As of November 10, 1959,her married name was Austin.² She married Thomas Berkley Austin, son of Berkley Abraham Austin and Ruth Emma Beckner, on November 10, 1959.² Shirley Mason died on August 27, 2020 at Okaloosa Co., Florida, at age 74.^1,2 She Shirley Austin our beloved wife, mother and nanny passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27 with family by her side. She was born March 25, 1946 in Crestview, Florida. Shirley met the love of her life Thomas Austin and they were married on November 10, 1959. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Austin and brother James Mason. She is survived by her children Patricia Hosenbackez (Michael), Jimmy Austin, Tammy Wilson (Forrest) and Sonja Shorts; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, her brother Thomas Edge and sister Brenda Mason. A special thank you to Covenant Hospice and her caregiver Brenda Mason. A Graveside service will be held in the Heritage Gardens Cemetery. on August 30, 2020.²

     Brenda Sue Edwards was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 3, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1999,her married name was Austin.¹ She married John Lee Austin, son of Berkley Abraham Austin and Ruth Emma Beckner, circa 1999.¹ Brenda Sue Edwards died on January 24, 2020 at Virginia at age 69.¹ She March 3, 1950 - January 24, 2020. Brenda Sue Austin, 69, of Elliston, gained her wings on Friday, January 24, 2020. Brenda is remembered for being a woman with a heart of gold. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother. Her love for people was unconditional, and without judgment. Her kindness knew no limits and she would do anything she could for anyone, even if it meant that she went without. Family was very important to Brenda, her most cherished times with her family during Christmas. She loved to decorate the house and be able to spend those precious moments with the ones she loved. Though her time with family was cherished, her heart was her husband John. Twenty-one years of love together, and spending they're free time antiquing, gardening, bird watching, cooking, and doing crafts together. Brenda was beyond proud of her granddaughter for her upcoming high school graduation and plans for college. She beamed with excitement at the mention of it. Her legacy and love will be carried on by the ones she has left behind, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, James Riley Edwards. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 21 years, John Lee Austin; mother, Texanna Herndon; son, Charles Martin Burris Jr; stepdaughters, Tracy Austin and husband, Billy, and Robin Goff and husband, Rodney; brother, Robert Edwards and wife, Betty; sisters, Peggy Hickson and husband, Bobby, and Betty Dixon and husband, Richard; granddaughter, Autumn Goff; and grandson, T.J Wilkerson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 6 until 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel. Interment will be held at Little Hope Cemetery immediately following the service. on January 27, 2020.¹

     Martha Jane Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,10 Her married name was Roope.⁶ She married Wallace Hapert Alfred Roope.⁶ Martha Jane Austin was born on January 16, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,11,4,10 As of August 7, 1952,her married name was Harden.³ She married William Calvin Harden on August 7, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Martha Jane Austin and William Calvin Harden were divorced on January 25, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Martha Jane Austin died on December 19, 2015 at Virginia at age 79.^6,11 She Martha Austin Roope, 79, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace A. Roope; daughter, Deborah Harden; parents, John C. and Carlie Austin; three brothers, Berkley, Joseph and Everett Austin; three sisters, Oakey Johnson, Joyce Hale and Virginia Roope; two special great-nieces, Vicki Hale Long and Denise Young George; one great-nephew, Raymon Lee Hall. She retired from the Franklin County Schools as a Cafeteria Manager after 20 years of service and worked for Walmart for 2 years and Richfield Retirement Center for 10 years, after retirement. She is survived by a daughter, Ronda Osborne of Bel Air, Md; a son, Michael Roope (Cathy) of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren, Lisa Schwartz (Eric), Jeffrey Osborne (Emily), Hollie and Hannah Roope, Emily Roope, Amanda Roope, Michael Roope, Jr; two step-grandchildren, Sam and Alexis Diaz; special niece, Lelia Jewell (Wilbur); special nephews, John Hale (Patricia) and Mike Hale. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on December 22, 2015.⁶

     Wallace Hapert Alfred Roope was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Martha Jane Austin, daughter of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner.¹ Wallace Hapert Alfred Roope was born on December 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,5 He died on February 13, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^2,3,6,5 He Wallace Alfred Roope, 84, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Friday eve, February 13, 2009. He retired from Anchor Motor Freight with over 20 years service. Surviving are his wife, Martha Roope; his three daughters, Ronda Osborne, of BelAir, Md., Linda Brown, of Westfield N.J., Donna Roope, of California; one son, Michael Roope, of Rocky Mount. Grandchildren, Lisa (Eric) Schwartz, Jeffrey Osborne, Hannah Roope, Hollie Roope, Charles Brown, Matthew Brown, Heather Brown, Ricky Greely, Renee Greely; two sisters, Gertrude Thomas, Margaret Garlick. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial. on February 15, 2009.³

     Joyce Lee Austin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-4264.⁹ She was born on April 14, 1931 at Virginia.^2,9,8 As of March 19, 1952,her married name was Hale.¹⁰ She married Raymon Howard Hale Sr. on March 19, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,10,11 Joyce Lee Austin died on March 28, 2009 at Virginia at age 77.^2,9,8 She Joyce Lee Hale, 77, our special angel, mother and best friend, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday March 28, 2009. She was born April 14, 1931, a daughter of the late John Cephas and Carlie Connor Austin. Also preceding her in death are her husband, Raymon Howard Hale Sr., a son, Raymon Howard Hale Jr., a daughter, Vicki Devonne Hale Long, grandson, Raymon Lee Hall, brothers, Berkley A. Austin, Everett (Doc) Austin, Joe Austin, Horace Austin, and a sister, Baby Marie. She retired from Fleetwood Homes of Rocky Mount after 18 years of service. She is survived by her children, Neena Jo Hale Fields, John Cephas Hale and Patricia "Dinky", Michael Steven Hale and Anita, Lelia Hale Jewell and Edward (Wilbur); son-in-law, Aubrey W. Long; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Oakey Marie Johnson, Virginia Elizabeth Roope, Martha Jane Roope; sister-in-law, Louise Burnette; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery, (Roanoke). on March 30, 2009.²

     Raymon Howard Hale Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-16-0270.⁷ He was born on January 3, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,5,6,8 He married Joyce Lee Austin, daughter of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner, on March 19, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,8,9 Raymon Howard Hale Sr. died on January 18, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^7,3,4,5,9 He Raymond H. Hale, Sr., age 63, of Wirtz, died Tuesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Joyce Austin Hale; three daughters, Mrs. Vickie Hudson, Mrs. Nina Jo Carter, Mrs. Lelia Hall, all of Rocky Mount; three sons, Raymon H. Hale, Jr., Germany; John C. Hale, Wirtz; Michael Steven Hale, Wirtz; granddaughter, Lori Beth Hale, Wirtz; a sister, Mrs. Louise Hale Burnette, Norfolk; also two other daughters, Mrs. Esther Jean Harrison, Roanoke; Mrs. Carolyn Moore, South Carolina; another son, Wayne Hale, Carolina; 12 grandchildren. on January 19, 1977.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7052.⁶ Claude Brooklyn Roope Jr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,8 He was born on February 9, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,6,7,2,3,5,9,8} He married Virginia Elizabeth Austin, daughter of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner, on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Claude Brooklyn Roope Jr. died on October 16, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,7,4,9,8 He Claude B. Roope, Jr., 85, of Boones Mill, Va. passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Mr. Roope was born February 9, 1922 to the late Claude B. Roope, Sr. and Reecy Bell Roope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Grant Roope; sisters, Rebecca Irvin and Virginia Abel. Claude was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II in the 495th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. He had served on the Boones Mill Town Council, was a member of the Teamsters and was retired from Anchor Motor Freight. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Virginia E. Roope; daughter, Lelia Roope Young and husband, Robert, of Richmond; two grandchildren, Denise Taylor and Angela French of Richmond; six great-grandchildren, Chris Wray, Mark Black, Jr., Robert Black, Anthony Wray, Todd Wray, and Robert (Pidge) Young, II; great-grandchild, Kayla Black, all of Richmond; one brother, Wallace Roope and wife, Martha (who was like a daughter); two sisters, Margaret Garlick of Roanoke and Gertrude Thomas of Goodview; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris Wray, Mark Black, Jr., Robert Black, Anthony Wray, Todd Wray, Robert (Pidge) Young, II and Ralph (Buddy) Anderson. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park with military honors. on October 17, 2007.⁷

     Elmer Cecil Johnson was born on June 12, 1921 at Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Oakey Ann Austin, daughter of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner, on December 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Elmer Cecil Johnson died on September 18, 2003 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     James Aubrey Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 236-05-0003.⁷ He was born on September 2, 1907 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,7,5 He married Ashton Eleanor Overholt on June 26, 1928 at Thurmond, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 James Aubrey Light died on June 25, 1987 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^7,4,5 He James Aubrey Light, 79, of Oak Hill, died June 25, 1987, in VA Medical Center, Beckley, after a long illness. He was a retired car salesman for Rockmont Motor Co. of Rockville, Md. He was a veteran of World War II and a former member of First Presbyterian Church, Oak Hill. He was a Mason. Surviving: wife, Ashton Overholt Light; sons, James Aubrey Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., George Allen of Washington; sisters, Grace Byset and Pearl Holcomb, both of Glen Jean; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Robert Tolar officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on June 28, 1987.⁴

     James Daniel Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 719-03-2645.¹¹ He was born on May 14, 1901 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^11,3,10,6,7 He married Bess Virginia "Bessie" Iddings, daughter of Giles Washington Iddings and Ollie Aridell Hoback, on September 6, 1922.^3,4 James Daniel Light married Gertrude Melinda Foster on June 5, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ James Daniel Light died in October, 1985 at West Virginia at age 84.¹¹