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     Denton Lee Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 7, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 9, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^2,3

     Carolyn Ann Radford was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died in 1949.¹ She was born in 1949.¹

     Willie Brotton Stump was buried at Stump Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 His Social Security Number was 230-34-1519.⁷ He was born on November 6, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate, delayed birth certificate, and grave stone have a birth date of Nov 6, 1898.^7,8,2,3,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on December 27, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,6 Willie Brotton Stump died on October 16, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^7,2,3,6 He Willie Brotton Stump, age 77, of Rt. 1, Callaway, passed away Saturday night in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Conner Stump; three sons, Elbert E. Stump, Willard E. Stump, both of Boones Mill; Calvin S. Stump, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Iris S. Eanes, Hardy; also 15 grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Stump Family Cemetery. on October 18, 1976.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-2431.⁹ Willard Eldridge Stump Sr. was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,10 He married Dorothy Jean Bowles.^1,11,2 Willard Eldridge Stump Sr. was born on August 18, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,10,6,3 He died on June 26, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^9,1,10,2 He STUMP, Willard Eldridge, Sr., 65, of Boones Mill, died Friday, June 26, 1998 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Bowles Stump. Surviving are six children and their spouses, Mitchell and Tammy Stump, Callaway, Roger and Teresa Stump, Boones Mill, Betty and Charlie Lumsden, Boones Mill, Shelby and Ronald Flowers, Roanoke, Willard Eldridge, Jr. and Cindy Stump, Boones Mill, David and Melissa Stump, Rocky Mount; four grandchildren, Jessica Elaine Flowers, Ronald Hugh Flowers, Jr., Dorothy Marie Lumsden, Jessica Lynn Stump; eight stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Elbert E. Stump, Boones Mill, Calvin S. Stump, Roanoke; one sister, Iris Dudley, Hardy. Interment will follow in Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery. on June 28, 1998.¹

     Charlie W. Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 28, 1919.¹ He died on November 16, 1919.¹

     Lincoln Blain Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on August 17, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 24, 1926 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.^1,2,3

     Infant Walters was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on December 5, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 5, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     William Douglas Yates was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 13, 1943 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 13, 1943 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     James Randolph Coates II was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Spec. U.S. Army Persian Gulf."^7,8,5 His Social Security Number was 223-13-7793.⁹ He was born on April 21, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,9,8,3,4 He died on October 15, 1991 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 27.^7,1,9,8,5 He COPPER HILL - James Randolph Coates, II, 27, died Tuesday. He was a veteran of Desert Storm. Surviving are his parents, James R. and Joyce Coates; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Charles Tankersley, Cindy and Ricky Sutphin, Lisa and Curtis Hassells; four nieces and nephews, Stormy and Chad Tankersley, Melissa and Leanna Sutphin; maternal grandmother, Fannie Conner, all of Copper Hill. on October 18, 1991.¹

     Dorcey William "Bill" Deck Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,8 He was born on March 4, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,7 He married Helen Betty Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on July 10, 1951 at New York, New York Co., New York.^1,2,3,4 Dorcey William "Bill" Deck Sr. died on May 23, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^5,8,6 He Dorcey W. "Bill" Deck Sr., 85, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011, at home with family. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel Deck; brothers, Lavelle and Buford Deck; and son-in-law, Jerry Altizer. Bill was an avid golfer and spent a good part of his life on golf courses around the world with his wife and partner, Helen. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Navy on December 22, 1944. Bill will be remembered for his tender heart, gentle smile and humble spirit. Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Helen Deck; children, Patricia Altizer, Linda CorbittWatson and husband, Steve Watson, and Bill Deck Jr. and wife, Margie Deck; grandchildren, Blake Corbitt, Jace Deck, and Hannah Deck; sister, Jean Gobble and husband, Fred; and also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 24, 2011.⁵

     Ralph Thomas Barnett was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 11, 1915 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He married Frances Lillian Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on September 24, 1939.^1,2,3,6,4 Ralph Thomas Barnett died on July 27, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.^5,4 He Ralph Thomas Barnett, 97, of Roanoke, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at his home. He is preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 71 years, Frances M. Barnett and a brother, Robert O. "Bee" Barnett Sr. He was born in Princeton, W.Va. to the late Thomas and Anne C. Barnett. Ralph was a devoted and active member of Grandin Court Baptist Church for 58 years. He graduated from the first class of Andrew Lewis High School in 1935 and was a retired superintendant at Valley Roofing Co. Surviving are his daughter, Suzanne; nephew, Robert O. Barnett Jr; sisters-in-law, Trudy Barnett Good, Helen Deck, Rita Richardson, Bertie Selvey and Nancy F. Martin; brother-in-law, Bill Selvey; and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Rita, Gene and Cindy, who stuck with him until the end. The family would like to give a special thank you to Loretta Greenway, who cared for Ralph over two years, and Rosa Lee Hannabass. The family would like to also thank the Good Samaritan Hospice for all their care and the volunteers also, Michelle and Marie. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grandin Court Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at Grandin Court Baptist Church with Dr. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Charles Krause officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. on July 30, 2012.⁴

     Robert Otto Barnett Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4,6 His Social Security Number was 230-03-1901.⁹ He was born on May 24, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{2,9,4,6,7,8,10} He married Gertrude Jane Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on June 2, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 Robert Otto Barnett Sr. died on May 29, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^9,4,5,6,10 He Robert O. Barnett, Sr., (Bee), 79, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, May 29, 1996, at his home. Mr. Barnett served in the Philippines with the U.S. Army during World War II and was sent into Hiroshima with the Engineering Corps after the dropping of the Atomic Bomb to help restore the city. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was retired from the Engineering Department of U.S. Steel as a Cost Estimator. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Gertrude Martin Barnett; his son, Robert O. Barnett Jr. and Linda Sue Long, both of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph T. and Frances M. Barnett, Roanoke; his grandchildren, Chance Crockett Barnett, Leigh Esther Barnett, both of Roanoke; a special niece, Suzanne Barnett, Roanoke, and a special friend, Peggy Pearson. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park with Military Honors by V.F.W. Post 1264. on May 30, 1996.⁵

     Bertie Sue Martin was born on November 29, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of July 26, 1959,her married name was Staples.⁵ She married Arthur Grey Staples Jr. on July 26, 1959 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵ Bertie Sue Martin and Arthur Grey Staples Jr. were divorced on September 6, 1973 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ As of June 21, 1975,her married name was Selvey.⁵ Bertie Sue Martin married William Malcolm "Bill" Selvey Jr. on June 21, 1975 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3,9,5,7 Bertie Sue Martin died on September 7, 2016 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 80.^10,7 She SELVEY, Bertie Sue Martin, 80, departed this life peacefully at home September 7, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, William (Bill) Selvey; son, Jonathan Staples; daughter, Katie Staples Sullivan; sisters, Rita Richardson, Helen Deck and Gertrude Good, of Roanoke, Va; eight grandchildren, numerous extended families. Bertie spent her life supporting her community and opening her home to thousands of family, friends, and wayward travelers. The memorial service will be on Sunday, September 18, at 2 p.m., at Unity of Bon Air, 923 Buford Road, Richmond, Va. 23235, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to one of Bertie's favorite charities, Byrd Theater, Virginia Historical Society, Unity of Bon Air, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University or James Madison University. on September 11, 2016.⁷

     Shannon Lynwood Loyd Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Georgianna Cynthia Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham.^5,1,3 Shannon Lynwood Loyd Sr. was born on December 2, 1913 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on March 11, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.³

     Elizabeth Louise Hinshaw was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 22, 1924 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,4 As of October 23, 1948,her married name was Martin.³ She married Howard Henry "Pete" Martin, son of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2,3 Elizabeth Louise Hinshaw died on May 31, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,4,6 She Elizabeth Hinshaw Martin, 87, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012. Her children were by her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, H. H. "Pete" Martin; parents, Clinton and Emma Hinshaw; sisters, Catherine Hinshaw, Margaret Wright and Alma Cooper; and brother, Swanson M. Hinshaw. She is survived by her children, Diane Lucas and husband, Leon, Stephen Martin and wife, Dianne, Lisa Martin Roberts and husband, Jay; five grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Martin officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Vale cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on June 1, 2012.²