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     William Cody Weeks was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 16, 1892 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Laura Ada Hylton in 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Cody Weeks died on May 9, 1986 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.^1,2

     Laura Ada Hylton was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Weeks.¹ She was born on May 13, 1898.¹ She married William Cody Weeks in 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Laura Ada Hylton died on November 26, 1986 at age 88.¹

     Carl Nelson "Buddy" Poff Jr. was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 11, 1961.¹ He died on September 26, 1976 at age 15.¹

     Sussie Mae Keith was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 30, 1949.¹ She was born on May 30, 1949.¹

     Luther Yates was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 7, 1939 at Virginia.¹ He was born on March 7, 1939 at Virginia.^1,2

     Arnetta Jewell Yates was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on February 11, 1942.¹ She was born on February 11, 1942.^1,2

     Infant Belcher was buried at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rt. 726, Patrick Co. line, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on February 3, 1973.¹ She died on February 3, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She FLOYD -- The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Belcher, Floyd, died Saturday, February 3, 1973, in a Montgomery County hospital. Also surviving are a sister, Sheila Lynn Belcher, at home; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Belcher, Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Huff, Floyd. A graveside service was held Sunday, February 4, 1973, at 2 p.m. in Slate Mountain Cemetery, Meadows of Dan. on February 8, 1973.²

     Darlene Faye "Dean" Ferris Darlene "Dean" Faye Ferris, December 29, 1958 - May 17, 2022. Darlene Faye Ferris, 63, affectionately known as “Dean,” peacefully passed away on May 17, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Vaughn and Kathleen Ferris. She is survived by her sister Connie Moneyhan (Tom) and nieces Hollie Behr (Derek); Katelyn Wilkerson (Dylan); and Kim Nickols (John). She leaves a huge hole in the hearts of family and friends who were often entertained by her stories and quirky sense of humor. A devoted CNA, she treated her patients with dignity and care. Her positive outlook, generous spirit, and kind heart left an impression wherever she went. She had a deep love for animals especially dogs and horses. Many thanks to the staff at Bon Secours Hospice. A graveside memorial will be held at Restvale Cemetery.⁶ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on December 29, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of July 7, 2001,her married name was Goad.⁴ She married William Otey Goad III, son of William Otey Goad Jr. and Emma Hicks, on July 7, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Darlene Faye "Dean" Ferris and William Otey Goad III were divorced on October 25, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Darlene Faye "Dean" Ferris died on May 17, 2022 at Virginia at age 63.⁶

     James Burrell Wimmer was born circa May, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 18, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Died of cold.¹

     John Prillaman was buried at Jacob Prillaman Cemetery, Rt. 642, 0.5 miles west of Piedmont Church, 0.4 miles from Rt. 602, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia; John is probably buried in the grave marked "J.P. - 1842."¹ He married Name Unknown.¹ John Prillaman was born circa 1754.¹ He died circa 1842 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His will was written in 1838 and probated in 1842.¹

     Her married name was Prillaman.¹ Name Unknown married John Prillaman, son of Jacob Prillaman and Walburga "Priscilla" Helm.¹ Name Unknown died before July 30, 1810.¹

     Betty Lee Hamrick was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Ludwick.² Her Social Security Number was 225-22-4481.⁴ She married Unknown Ludwick.^2,3 Betty Lee Hamrick was born on November 3, 1925 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,4,2 As of November 24, 1950,her married name was Bell.³ She married Eldridge Stephen Bell Jr., son of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, on November 24, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Betty Lee Hamrick died on October 16, 2003 at Virginia at age 77.^4,2 She BELL, Betty Hamrick Ludwick, 77, of Roanoke, formerly of Blacksburg, died Thursday, October 16, 2003. She was born in Baltimore, Md. on November 3, 1925, to the late Ernest and Iva Rothgeb Hamrick. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Genevieve Hamrick, and in 1947 by her first husband, Thomas Jackson "Petie" Ludwick. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, E. Stephen Bell, Jr; a sister, Nancy Royer and husband, Mel of Roanoke; a brother, Robert Hamrick of Roanoke Rapids, N.C; five children, Ginny Martin, Blacksburg, Rodney Bell and wife, Karen, Lynchburg, Michael Bell and wife, Carol, Atlanta, Ga., Jackie Triplett and husband, Bill, Lexington Park, Md., Pam Reed and husband, Robert, Charlotte, N.C; two special nieces and a special nephew, Mary Ann Julg and husband, Charlie, Salem, Doug Bell and wife, Arlene, Niota, Tenn., Susie Johnson and husband, Glenn, Sandy, Utah; eight grandchildren, Petie Martin, Charles Julg, Kelli Julg, Josh Bell, Andrew Bell, Scott Johnson, Megan Triplett, and Sophie Reed; and numerous other relatives. She was a registered nurse, retired from the Radford Arsenal, and was a longtime member of the Blacksburg United Methodist Church. Her interests included square dancing, RV travel, and church activities, including Emmaus community. Funeral services will be held at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Blacksburg, on Sunday, October 19, 2003, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Reggie Tuck and Rev. Don MacNicoll officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Steve and Betty Bell Scholarship Fund at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 931, Blacksburg, Va. 24063, or to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg. on October 18, 2003.²

     Bruce Bell died on June 14, 1957 at Virginia.¹ He was born on June 14, 1957 at Virginia.¹

     Barry Bell died on June 14, 1957 at Virginia.¹ He was born on June 14, 1957 at Virginia.¹

     Cynthia Elizabeth Fitzpatrick was born on July 8, 1932 at Beury Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of November 13, 1948,her married name was Richards.⁴ She married Irvin June Richards, son of Walter Ballard Richards and Annie Susan Prillaman, on November 13, 1948.^4,2,3 Cynthia Elizabeth Fitzpatrick died on January 7, 2024 at Pennsylvania at age 91.² She Cynthia E. Fitzpatrick Richards, July 8, 1932 - January 7, 2024. Cynthia Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Richards, 91, originally of Roanoke, VA, and more recently of Harleysville, PA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Liz, known by her family as Midgie, was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin June Richards; eldest son, Kevin Richards; her parents, Edgar and Zell Fitzpatrick of Roanoke, VA; brothers, Eugene Fitzpatrick of Edinburg, IN and William Fitzpatrick of Taylorsville, IN; and sisters, Emogene (Fitzpatrick) Skaggs of Nineveh, IN and Loretto (Fitzpatrick) DeWees of Hometown, WV. Liz is survived by her son, Mark Richards and his spouse, Donna, of Harleysville, PA; three grandchildren, Mark Jason Richards and his spouse, Elizabeth, and new great-grandson, Arlo Loretto Richards, of Havertown PA; grandson, Jesse Michael Richards of Collegeville, PA; and granddaughter, Francesca Marie (Richards) McKinnon and her spouse, Colin McKinnon, of Skippack, PA. Liz was born on Beury Mountain, Thurmond, WV in 1932. Liz retired from 20+ years as an at-home hair stylist on Trinkle Avenue in Roanoke. Irvin and Liz were avid Square Dancers having performed at the White House. Prior to moving to Pennsylvania, they were members of Shenandoah Baptist Church. Liz, Irvin and Kevin moved from Meadowbrook Village in Hollins, VA to live near Mark and his family in 2016. on January 10, 2024.²