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     Maude Ellen Alfred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Wimmer.² She married Robert Clarence "R.C." Wimmer Jr., son of Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. and Willie Mae Rusher.¹ Maude Ellen Alfred was born on December 16, 1925.¹ She died on December 3, 2006 at Virginia at age 80.¹ She Maude Ellen Alfred Bush Wimmer, 80, died on December 3, 2006. She was born on December 16, 1925, to Dora Lynn Alfred and Andrew J. Alfred. She spent her childhood and early adult years in Covington, Va., and graduated from Covington High School. She played basketball and was a majorette for the Covington High School Band. Working as a pharmacy technician until her 80th year, Maude was a faithful and loyal employee of Brooks-Byrd Pharmacy in Salem for 35 years; there she came to know and love many of the customers who became dear friends. She loved gardening and was known for her beautifully manicured yard and flowers. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Colburn L. Bush; and her second husband, Robert C. Wimmer, Jr. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Pauline Lynn and Frances Catherine Alfred; and a brother, A.J. Alfred, Jr. She is survived by her son, Colby Bush, and his wife, Kimberly; daughters, Rebecca Bush George, and husband, George, Tracie Bush Baetz, and husband, Mark, and Tana Bush Alderman, all of Salem, Va. She is also survived by her dearly loved grandchildren, Shane Bush, of Charlotte, N.C., Ashley Bush, of Roanoke, Nathan Mahan, of Boston, Mass., Logan George and David George of Salem, Va; and special friend, Julia Yeargan, of WinstonSalem, N.C. Maude devoted her life to working hard and providing a home for her family, who knew that her love and support surrounded them always. The family is grateful for the kindness of the 2 West staff at Richfield Retirement Center. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Chaplain Charles Gwaltney officiating. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Covington, Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem Chapel. on December 4, 2006.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-8948.⁵ Annie Beulah Conner was born on February 28, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 As of January 19, 1916,her married name was Hammocks.³ She married George Edward "Ed" Hammocks on January 19, 1916 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ Annie Beulah Conner died on May 16, 1986 at Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 88.^5,6

     Verna Conner was born in December, 1899 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1

     George Edward "Ed" Hammocks was buried at Roderfield Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He was born on April 30, 1889 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² He married Annie Beulah Conner, daughter of Noah Lee Conner and Grace E. Correll, on January 19, 1916 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ George Edward "Ed" Hammocks died on June 24, 1954 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 65.²

     Willard Harry Hammocks was buried at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan.² He was born on May 27, 1917 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Kathryn Lear Gathers on February 14, 1947 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ Willard Harry Hammocks died on February 5, 1962 at age 44.²

     His Social Security Number was 363-26-8589.⁴ Roy Lee Hammocks was born on September 19, 1921 at West Virginia.^1,4,2 He died on December 1, 1984 at Hazel Park, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 63.²

     Frances L. Hammocks was born on March 26, 1926 at West Virginia.^1,3 As of June 26, 1948,her married name was Wizbowski.⁴ She married Raymond V. Wizbowski on June 26, 1948 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁴ Frances L. Hammocks and Raymond V. Wizbowski were divorced in December, 1970 at Fresno Co., California.⁵ Frances L. Hammocks died on June 21, 2013 at age 87.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-8769.⁵ Robert Arlen Hammocks was born on December 6, 1929 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 He married Shirley Faye Bishop on March 12, 1955 at Asco, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² Robert Arlen Hammocks died on December 1, 1998 at Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 68.⁵

     Ardella Emma "Della" Turner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 26, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 As of October 8, 1896,her married name was Howery.¹ She married James Rufus Howery, son of John Harman Howery and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, on October 8, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 9, 1926,her married name was Slusher.⁶ Ardella Emma "Della" Turner married George William Slusher on May 9, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Ardella Emma "Della" Turner died on February 7, 1966 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.^3,4

     Annabell Lasbeth/Lesbie "Annie" Howery was buried at Beckner Cemetery #2 (also known as Howery Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 13, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,6 She died on October 15, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 20.^2,3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-6155.⁸ Evelyn Cleo Howery was buried at County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1.4 miles down Rt. 635 from Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9,3 She was born on June 13, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8,7,3 She married Arthur Wilson Howery, son of James P. Howery and Martha Ellen Cannaday, on November 27, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,10,11 As of June 1, 1941,her married name was Houchins.^5,9,7 Evelyn Cleo Howery married John William Houchins on June 1, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,12,3 Evelyn Cleo Howery died on October 23, 1992 at Danville, Virginia, at age 93.^8,5,9,3 She Evelyn Howery Houchins, 93, formerly of Floyd, Troutville and Martinsville, died Friday in a Danville nursing home. She was the daughter of the late Ardella Turner Howery Slusher and the late James Rufus Howery. She was a member of County Line Primitive Baptist Church, Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Howery and John William Houchins. Surviving are her sister, Marie Howery Dickerson; a niece, Benita D. Lackey, both of Collinsville; two stepsons, John E. Houchins and William R. Houchins; a stepgrandson, John William Houchins, all of Roanoke. Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 25, 1992, 2:00 p.m., County Line Church Cemetery with Elder Noel Conner officiating. Pallbearers will be E. Maynard Lackey, John William Houchins, William R. Houchins, John E. Houchins, Billy G. Joyce, Hartley H. Lackey. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 25 at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 24, 1992.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-42-0061.⁷ Marie Althea Howery was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Dickerson.⁴ She married Norman Edmund Dickerson.⁵ Marie Althea Howery was born on October 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5 She died on February 19, 1994 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.^7,5,8 She COLLINSVILLE - DICKERSON, Marie Althea Howery, 88, of Collinsville, formerly of Floyd, died Saturday, February 19, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She had been a resident at Martinsville Convalescent Center for 1 1/2 years. She made her home with her daughter in Collinsville for 10 years prior to this. Born in Floyd County on October 8, 1905, she was a daughter of the late Ardella Turner Howery Slusher and the late James Rufus Howery. Her husband Norman Edmund Dickerson died in 1947. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Howery Houchins and Anabel Lasbeth Howery. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Benita and Maynard Lackey of Collinsville; a granddaughter and her husband, Jean Marie and Thomas McLean Nelson of Cincinnati, Ohio; a grandson and wife, Jeffrey Maynard and Charlene Tyree Lackey of Charlottesville; great-grandson, Alexander Tyree Lackey, also of Charlottesville; two stepbrothers, Freeman Slusher and George Slusher, both of Floyd; a stepsister, Dotte Cock of Galax. She was a member of Floyd Baptist Church and a former Sunday School Teacher. A graduate of Radford College, she taught in Floyd Public County Schools for 29 years before retiring. Then she taught in the Adult Education Program for several years. Mrs. Dickerson was a member of Patrick Henry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Historical Society of Floyd County, the Floyd County Women's Club, the Floyd County Homemakers, the Retired Teachers Association, the Floyd Rebekah Lodge of which she served as Nobel Grand, the Friendship Club, the XYZ Club, the Bassett Senior Citizens and the AARP. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Samuel H. Murphy, Minister of First Baptist Church of Collinsville, with interment in the Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home, other times at the home of her daughter, 532 Westover Drive, Collinsville. on February 20, 1994.⁵

     George William Slusher was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 12, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ardella Emma "Della" Turner on May 9, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ George William Slusher died on August 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-1187.⁵ John William Houchins was buried at County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1.4 miles down Rt. 635 from Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on December 29, 1884 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,5 He married Evelyn Cleo Howery, daughter of James Rufus Howery and Ardella Emma "Della" Turner, on June 1, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 John William Houchins died on December 23, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^2,3,4 He FLOYD -- John William Houchins, age 91, of Troutville, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 1975, in a Roanoke nursing home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Howery Houchins, Troutville; two sons, John E. Houchins and William R. Houchins, one grandson, John William Houchins, all of Roanoke. Funeral was held at 10:30 Thursday, Dec. 25, 1975, at 3 p.m. at Countyline Church. Elder Noel Conner and Elder R. A. May officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. on January 1, 1976.³

     Norman Edmund Dickerson was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Marie Althea Howery, daughter of James Rufus Howery and Ardella Emma "Della" Turner.¹ Norman Edmund Dickerson was born on February 3, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He died on September 18, 1947 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 46.^3,2

     Benita Rachel Dickerson was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 22, 1937 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of August 25, 1956,her married name was Lackey.⁵ She married Earl Maynard Lackey on August 25, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,5,8,6 Benita Rachel Dickerson died on June 20, 2019 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁶ She Mrs. Benita Rachel Dickerson Lackey, 82, of Collinsville, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Mrs. Lackey was born on May 22, 1937 in Floyd, Va., to the late Norman Edmund Dickerson and the late Marie Howery Dickerson. She was married for 55 years to Earl Maynard Lackey, until his death on November 2, 2011. She graduated from Floyd High School and from Radford College with a Bachelor's Degree. She taught in Henry County Schools for 30 years and substituted for 12 years. She coached the Literature Team at Fieldale-Collinsville High School for 15 years. She was a member of the Martinsville-Henry County Retired Teachers, NEA, VEA, Patrick Henry DAR, the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, the Cameo Club, the Floyd County Historical Society, The Red Hat Racers, the Friendship Club, Betty Westover Mission Group and a member of the First Baptist Church of Collinsville. Mrs. Lackey is survived by her daughter, Jean Marie Nelson (Tom); one son, Jeffrey Maynard Lackey (Debbie); four grandchildren, Rachel Lynn Nelson, Alexander Tyree Lackey, Thomas McLean Nelson, Nicholas Paul Lackey; two sister-in-laws, Nancy Lackey Edelen, Evelyn Lackey White; two brother-in-laws, Finney Edelen and Connie Turman. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Collinsville with Reverend Larry Cheek officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. on June 23, 2019.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-44-9694.⁸ Earl Maynard Lackey was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on March 4, 1935 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^4,6,8 He married Benita Rachel Dickerson, daughter of Norman Edmund Dickerson and Marie Althea Howery, on August 25, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7 Earl Maynard Lackey died on November 2, 2011 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 76.^4,5,6,7,8 He Earl Maynard Lackey, 76, of 1071 Westover Drive, Collinsville, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at his home. He was born March 4, 1935, in Bassett, Virginia, a son of the late James Paul Lackey and Nannie Hylton Lackey. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, James McCray Lackey and Hylton Hartley Lackey; four sisters, Pauline Lackey Brown, Katheline Lackey Turman, Irene Lackey Manor, and Elsie Lackey Trent. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Benita Dickerson Lackey; his daughter, Jean Marie Lackey Nelson and husband, Tom, of Terrace Park, Ohio; his son, Jeffrey Maynard Lackey and wife, Charlene, of Palmyra; three grandsons, Alex Lackey, Mac Nelson, and Nick Lackey; and a granddaughter, Rachel Nelson; a brother, William Kenneth Lackey, of Lenoir, N.C; and two sisters, Evelyn L. White and Nancy L. Edelen, both of Martinsville; a sister-in-law, Annie Mae Lackey; and his brothers-in-law, Finney Edelen and Connie Turman; and many nieces and nephews. He worked as an electrician and supervisor at various furniture industries in Martinsville and Henry County, and he retired from Henry County Plywood. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Collinsville with the Rev. Larry Cheek, the Rev. Roy McVey, and Mark Ivey officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville. on November 4, 2011.⁴

     Kenny Joe Salmons was buried at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, 2176 Duncans Chapel Road NW, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He Kenny Joe Salmons, 48 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Roger Salmons. He was mechanically inclined, sweet, and very mannerly from working at Farmers Supply, doing state inspections, and working on mufflers until becoming disabled. He enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Turpin Salmons; sons, Matthew Alan Salmons and Kody James Salmons; and numerous aunts and uncles, including one special Uncle, Buddy Turpin, who he took shopping once a week. Graveside Service will be held at the Duncan Chapel Community Cemetery.³ He was born on December 25, 1969 at Radford, Virginia.^1,4 He married Tracy Lynn Harris, daughter of Gary Martin Harris and Patricia Lee "Pat" Moran, on October 21, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Kenny Joe Salmons and Tracy Lynn Harris were divorced on June 26, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Kenny Joe Salmons died on December 24, 2018 at Virginia at age 48.³

     Lewella Jean Wade and Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill were divorced.⁴ Lewella Jean Wade was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-24-1544.² She was born on January 25, 1927 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 26, 1946,her married name was Hill.⁵ She married Joseph Harman/Harmon "Joe" Hill, son of Jonathan Fred "John" Hill and Nancy Rachel Poff, on June 26, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Lewella Jean Wade died on April 24, 2005 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,2,6,7,3 She Jean Wade Hill, 78, of Floyd, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawton B. and Rosa Wade; brothers, Eustus Wade, Kenneth Wade, and L. B. Wade, Jr; grandson, Matthew Harris. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Audrey Hill of Blacksburg, Va; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Roger Harris of Floyd, Va; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Cabble Turman of Willis, Va., Polly Bishop of Christiansburg, Va., Tabbie and David Swain of Salem, Va; grandchildren, Cara Spicer and husband John, Jennifer Hill, Stephanie Hill, Adam Harris and wife Julie, Laura Miller and husband Wesley; great-grandchildren, Charles Spicer and Tyler Harris. Interment will follow at Willis Cemetery. on April 26, 2005.³