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     Georgia Lee Scott was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 280-05-3557.³ She was born on June 23, 1909 at Kentucky; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1913.^4,3,2 As of November 7, 1936,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married William Arthur McGhee, son of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on November 7, 1936 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹ Georgia Lee Scott died in February, 1972 at age 62.³

     Harless Herman Carr was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 227-12-2874.⁸ He was born on January 10, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,7,6 He married Edith Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Clifford Elwood Vest and Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams, on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia; Harless listed Herman Shockey and Myrtle E. Carr, the couple who raised him, as his parents on his marriage certificate.^1,9,2 Harless Herman Carr died on October 7, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,3,7,6,8 He Harless Herman Carr, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Carr was born in Floyd County on January 10, 1921 a son of John and Mary Carr. Mr. Carr graduated from Check High School in 1938 and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II He married Edith Elizabeth Vest in January 1942, she preceded him in death on November 30. 1997. Mr. Carr retired from Roanoke Mills and continued working as a route delivery driver for Star City Laundry and Dry Cleaners until his passing. He loved to fish and watch old reruns on television and especially the Cartoon Network. A son, Thomas Elwood Carr in February 1998, also preceded Mr. Carr in death. He is survived by two devoted children, a son, Richard Carr of Galax and a daughter, Georgia Carr of Roanoke. Mr. Carr is survived by five grandchildren, Diana Pruitt of Winston Salem, Tracy Griffie of High Point, Stephen Carr, Lauren Elizabeth Carr and Daniel Carr all of Galax; three great grandchildren, Amanda Pruitt of Winston Salem, "Kristie" Griffie of Atlanta, GA and Paul Griffie of High Point. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 10, 2004.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-8745.⁷ Edith Elizabeth Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9 She was born on February 7, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,9,3 As of October 24, 1942,her married name was Carr.² She married Harless Herman Carr, son of John Oliver Carr and Mary Unknown, on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia; Harless listed Herman Shockey and Myrtle E. Carr, the couple who raised him, as his parents on his marriage certificate.^1,8,2 Edith Elizabeth Vest died on November 30, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,8,7,9,10 She CARR, Edith E., 70, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 30,1997. Surviving are her husband, Harless H. Carr; daughter, Georgia Carr McKnight, Stanleyville, N.C; sons, Tommy Carr, Sydney, IA, Richard Carr, Galax; sisters, Lucy Persing, Lake Worth, Fla., Marie Medley, Conyers, Ga; brother, William (Sonny) Vest, Roanoke; also surviving are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 2, 1997.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-76-7156.⁶ Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr was born on August 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6,4 He married Senia Jacqueline Dickson on May 22, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr and Senia Jacqueline Dickson were divorced on September 24, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr died on February 8, 2001 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 49.^6,4,5 He CARR, Thomas Elwood, 48, of Omaha, Nebraska and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2001. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith E. Carr. Surviving are his father, Harless H. Carr; a brother, Richard H. Carr of Galax; a sister, Georgia F. Carr of Roanoke. on February 10, 2001.⁵

     Georgia Faye Carr Ms. Georgia Faye Carr, age 79, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her residence. Georgia was born in Roanoke, VA, November 26, 1943, a daughter of the late Harless H. Carr and Edith Elizabeth Vest Carr. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy L. Oakes, a brother, Thomas E. Carr and granddaughter, T. Krystine Griffie. Surviving are her daughter, Dianna Pruitt; two grandchildren, Paul Griffie and Amanda Taylor Pruitt; a great-grandson, David Finnerty; a brother, Richard H. Carr and his wife Patty and several cousins.⁵ Her married name was McKnight.² She married Unknown McKnight.² Georgia Faye Carr was born on November 26, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of June 3, 1960,her married name was Edwards.³ She married Donald Paul Edwards on June 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Georgia Faye Carr and Donald Paul Edwards were divorced on July 16, 1993 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.⁷ Georgia Faye Carr died on December 3, 2022 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 79.⁵

     Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams married Clifford Elwood Vest, son of John Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Akers.^1,2,4 Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Vest.¹ She was born on March 1, 1896 at Virginia.^3,4 She died on December 23, 1948 at age 52.⁴

     Elizabeth Elliott was born circa 1835 at Virginia.² As of June 21, 1855,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Jacob H. Poff, son of Charles Lee Poff and Rebecca Sowder, on June 21, 1855 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Elliott died in 1860 at Cooke Co., Texas.²

     Demma Sutphin was born on September 29, 1887.² As of February 2, 1911,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Sheffie Lewis Poff, son of George Washington Poff and Martha Ann "Mattie" Hendrick, on February 2, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Infant Hollins was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Hollins died in 1936.¹ Infant Hollins was born in 1936.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-0616.² Noah Reed was born on April 4, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Judith Ann Allen, daughter of Calvin Lee Allen and Albertha Jarrels, on May 4, 1977 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Noah Reed died in June, 1982 at age 74.²

     Martin Marcell Fehar was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-14-5939.⁴ He was born on March 22, 1918 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3,5 He married Judith Ann Allen, daughter of Calvin Lee Allen and Albertha Jarrels, on October 7, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Martin Marcell Fehar died on March 3, 1974 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.^4,3

     James Walter "Jinks" Maxey was buried at Sessler Cemetery (also known as Echols Cemetery), Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 2, 1914 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Frances Wade Dunn on October 21, 1950.³ James Walter "Jinks" Maxey died on March 6, 1980 at age 65.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-3728.⁵ Herbert Riley Maxey was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Allene/Ilene Mabry.^1,6,7 Herbert Riley Maxey was born on August 8, 1918 at Virginia.^4,5 He died on April 4, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^5,1 He MAXEY, Herbert Riley, 80, of Shawsville, passed away April 4, 1999 in New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Allene Maxey; son, Herbert Maxey , Jr; three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by six sons, James Maxey of Elliston, Roger Maxey, Danny Maxey, Nicky Maxey all of Shawsville, Ricky Maxey and Ronnie Maxey both of Christiansburg; six daughters, Barbara Irby of Kings Mt. NC, Sissy Maxey Slusher and Dedra Argabright both of Shawsville, Sandy Ratcliff of Blacksburg, Connie Spencer of Christiansburg, Wanda Lang of Lynchburg; twenty-eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Richard Kingrea and Rev. Johnny Smith. Burial will follow in Shawsville Congregational Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at Richardson-Horne where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, and at all other times at the home of Roger Maxey on Flick Drive. The family request in lieu of flowers memorials be made to American Cancer Society, Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
on April 6, 1999.¹

     Mary Allene/Ilene Mabry was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Maxey.⁵ She married Herbert Riley Maxey, son of Andrew Lewis Maxey and Carrie Ella DeWeese.^5,6,3 Mary Allene/Ilene Mabry was born on July 9, 1920 at Virginia.⁴ She died on July 8, 1971 at age 50.⁴

     Herbert Lee Maxey was born on February 5, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died on February 9, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹