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     Her Social Security Number was 223-62-9161.⁴ Eva Virginia Arrington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 She was born on October 10, 1900 at Dickenson Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 28, 1901.^4,5,1,2 As of October 8, 1921,her married name was Hall.² She married Noah Lee Hall, son of John William "Bill" Hall and Octavia Aldridge, on October 8, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Eva Virginia Arrington died on September 17, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 86.^4,5,1,3 She Mrs. N. L. (Eva) Hall, age 86, died Thursday evening, September 17, 1987, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a long time resident Blacksburg, being a member of the Blacksburg Christian Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Lee Hall. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Lee Hall Jones, Portage, Mich; and a son, W. W. "Bill" Hall, Belsprings; brother, Pride B. Arrington, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Douglas Jones, Blacksburg; Michael Jones, Pasadena, Md; Rebecca Fonner, and Jody Jones, both of Portage, Mich; great-grandchildren, Justin Landon and Heidi Jones, both of Blacksburg; Aaron and Jamie Jones, both of Pasadena, Md. Burial will be in Roselawn Gardens in Christiansburg. on September 19, 1987.³

     Walden Eldridge "Gruffy" Board was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on January 9, 1915 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^5,7 He married Virginia Lee Dickerson on September 19, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4 Walden Eldridge "Gruffy" Board died on June 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,5,6 He Walden Eldridge (Guffy) Board, age 77, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 23 at his residence. He was a retired conductor for the Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, M. G. Gregory. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Dickerson Board; one daughter, Martha B. Gregory, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael S. and Sharon Board, Copper Hill; one brother, William S. Board, Salem; four grandchildren, Michael W. and Betsy Board, Gary and Gerald Gregory. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on June 24, 1992.³

     William Sherman "Bill" Board was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 24, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,9 He married Jacquelyn Nance Tompkins on April 7, 1944 at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.¹² William Sherman "Bill" Board and Jacquelyn Nance Tompkins were divorced on February 11, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Sherman "Bill" Board married Virginia Elizabeth Vaughan on August 11, 1948 at Alachua Co., Florida.^14,2,5,6 William Sherman "Bill" Board died on April 9, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^2,3,8 He William Sherman (Bill) Board left this world on April 9, 2014 to be with his Father in Heaven. Born on February 24, 1924, he was the son of Effie Hall and Horace Sherman Board. He graduated from Hargrave Military Academy and attended the University of Florida at Gainesville. Bill served during World War II as a member of the Army Airborne Infantry and was commissioned in the United States Air Force in 1950. He served on active duty until 1953 and later became a member of the Air Force Reserves. During Bill's professional life he served as Executive Vice-President of the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce for over sixteen years, until his retirement in 1988. His professional activities included membership in the VA Association of the Chamber of Commerce Executives where he served as secretary, vice-president and president. He was one of the sixteen valley businessmen who organized the Regional Partnership of the Roanoke Valley and served as Secretary and Vice-President of that partnership. He served as Secretary of Salem's Industrial Development Authority for a number of years. Bill also served as President of the Salem Kiwanis and Secretary of Salem's We the People Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial Committee. He was the recipient of honors from the VA General Assembly through House Resolution #67 for his accomplishments in the area of economic development. He was named Salem's "Citizen of the Year" in 1984 and received the Kiwanis "Humanitarian of the Year Award" in 2002. Bill was a lifelong Baptist who served as Chair of the Deacons and teacher of the Berean Bible Class at Salem Baptist Church. In January of 1981 he began a Christian ministry at the Roanoke County Salem Jail where he served as a religious counselor and coordinator of religious volunteers. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia Vaughan Board and is survived by his daughters, Betty Smith (Jerry), Sue Baldwin (Rob) and his son, Joe Gregory (Vona), his six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Interment will follow the service at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on April 11, 2014.²

     Naomi Blankenship was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9589.⁷ She was born on September 2, 1901 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 As of June 1, 1922,her married name was Hall.² She married Posie Staunton Hall, son of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on June 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Naomi Blankenship died on July 25, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.³ She Mrs. Naomi B. Hall, age 74, of 111 Hillmount Dr., Salem, died Sunday morning. She was a member of Green Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Posie S. Hall, Sr; two sons, Posey S. Hall, Jr., Salem; John C. Hall, Martinsville; two brothers, E. M. Blankenship, Roanoke; P. H. Blankenship, Nace; 8 grandchildren. Interment in Sherwood Burial Park. on July 26, 1976.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-3077.¹⁴ John Curtis Hall was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,6,8 He was born on September 22, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Oct 22, 1925.^{14,3,6,5,8,9,10,12} He married Elizabeth Anne Johnston on August 17, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia.^3,5,11 John Curtis Hall died on March 31, 1999 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.^14,3,6,7,8 He John Curtis Hall, 73, of 2323 Preston Road, Martinsville, died Wednesday, March 31, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Roanoke on Oct. 22, 1925, a son of the late Posey Staunton Hall Sr. and the late Naomi Blankenship Hall. He owned and operated Hill & Hall Bookkeeping Service from 1952 until his retirement in 1995. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member and past treasurer of the Preston Ruritan Club and a member and pastm treasurer of the First United Methodist Church of Martinsville. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Johnston Hall of the home; two daughters, Sandra H. Laing of Roanoke and Grace H. Wright of Martinsville; three sons, Allen D. Hall of Wichita Falls, Texas, Curtis Dale Hall of Spencer and Donnie M. Hall of Fairfax; one brother, Posey Staunton Hall Jr. of Buchanan; three grandchildren; and one step-grandson. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. on April 1, 1999.³

     Nannie O. Turner was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She was born on May 9, 1868 at Kentucky.^5,1,4 As of January 29, 1884,her married name was Hall.² She married Stanton R. Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on January 29, 1884 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Nannie O. Turner died on February 26, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^1,3,4 She The body of Mrs. S. R. "Nannie" Hall, 75, of 515 Roane St., was discovered Friday about 8 p.m. by her granddaughter, who had called at the home where Mrs. Hall had lived alone since the death of her husband, S. R. Hall, about a year ago. Mrs. Hall had been dead three or four hours. She had not been in noticeably ill health. She leaves an only son, A. C. Hall, of Charleston, a sister, Mrs. Murry Pendleton of Charleston and a half brother, Claude Turner of Elkview. on February 27, 1943.³

     Arlie C. Hall was buried at Royal Palm South Cemetery, 101 55th Street South, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 713-12-1792.⁹ He was born on March 27, 1890 at Raymond, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,9,6 He married Nona Mae Naylor on March 25, 1914 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹¹ Arlie C. Hall died on October 28, 1976 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 86.^5,4,6 He Arlie C. Hall, 86, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Thursday at home after a short illness. He was a retired employee of New York Central Railway and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Nona Mae Hall; daughter, Mrs. Maria Abbott of St. Petersburg. Burial will be in St. Petersburg Cemetery. on October 30, 1976.⁵

     William Lee "Rip" Akers was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 23, 1883 at Virginia.^4,3 He married Rhoda Lee Hall, daughter of Dennis W. Iddings and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on August 3, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 William Lee "Rip" Akers died on May 2, 1929 at age 46.³

     Ralph Lee "PawPaw" Akers was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-09-8860.⁴ He married Mabel Irene Gibson.² Ralph Lee "PawPaw" Akers was born on July 3, 1918 at Virginia.^4,2 He died on June 8, 2005 at Virginia at age 86.^4,2 He Ralph Lee (PawPaw) Akers, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2005. He was born July 3, 1918, the son of the late William Lee (Rip) Akers and Rhoda Lee Hall Akers. His wife, Mabel Irene Gibson Akers, and son, Ralph Lee Akers, Jr., preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Lee Childress and her husband, Andy of Ocala, Florida and Kaye Weddle and her husband, Henry, of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Donald Lee Catron, Sr., Sherry Mitchell, Patricia Jeffries, Melissa Light, and Lisa Kaye Baker; and five great-grandchildren, Donald Lee Catron, Jr., Nicki Mitchell, Jeremy Mitchell, Matthew Jeffries, and Katie Baker. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on June 10, 2005.²

     Mabel Irene Gibson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Akers.¹ She married Ralph Lee "PawPaw" Akers, son of William Lee "Rip" Akers and Rhoda Lee Hall.¹ Mabel Irene Gibson was born on September 2, 1923.^3,2 She died on March 1, 1996 at Virginia at age 72.^3,2

     Etta Mae Flinchum was born on February 4, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 5, 1938.^3,6,7 As of February 5, 1954,her married name was King.³ She married Clarence Lee King, son of Robert Lee King and Thelma Pearl McGuire, on February 5, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Etta Mae Flinchum and Clarence Lee King were divorced on September 11, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of February 11, 1958,her married name was Jewell.³ Etta Mae Flinchum married Gene Autry Jewell on February 11, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Etta Mae Flinchum and Gene Autry Jewell were divorced on July 9, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ As of February 18, 1977,her married name was Reed.³ Etta Mae Flinchum married Everett Gray Reed Sr. on February 18, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Etta Mae Flinchum died on April 16, 2013 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,4,8 She Etta Mae Flinchum Reed, of Dublin, went home to be with her loving husband Everett Reed Sr. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister, Charles and Edna; and her special boy, Bud. She leaves behind her two daughters, Wanda and Roxie Reed; many stepchildren; her grandchildren; her stepgrandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her stepgreat-grandchildren; and her special boys, David, Julio and Jeff. on April 19, 2013.⁴

     Everett Gray Reed Sr. was buried at Farris Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 25, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Etta Mae Flinchum, daughter of John Martin Flinchum and Roxie Gertrude Poff, on February 18, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Everett Gray Reed Sr. died on November 20, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,4 He Everett Gray Reed, Sr., 81, of Dublin, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 when God needed another angel. He was born in Montgomery County the son of the late Lonnie Everett and Pearly Jarrels Reed. He was a loving and gentle man who never met a stranger. He was a long-time member of the Duncan Chapel Church of the Brethren and a retired employee of Federal Mogul. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of more than 29 years, Etta Mae Reed of Dublin; sons and daughters-in-law, Everett, Jr. and Nokey Reed of Pulaski; John H. and Roxie Reed of Radford; daughters and sons-in-law, Pearl and Rudolph Quesenberry of Willis, and Brenda and Claude Wilson of Dublin; stepdaughters, Wanda Reed and special friend David Burton, and Roxie Reed; eight grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Roxie Akers of Christiansburg; Toye Owens of Hopewell and Elsie Altizer of Pulaski. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him. He had many special friends and co-workers from Carnation Milk Company and Federal Mogul and other neighbors and friends too numerous to mention. The family wishes to thank Social Service, Skyline Manors C Wing staff, the Doctors and Nurses at Carilion NRVMC, especially second shift surgical wing for making him Comfortable; Dr. Jamison and staff. Walk softly with God, Dad, we love you! The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will conducted two days later due to the holiday Friday, November 24, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Farris Cemetery, Riner. The Reed Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on November 21, 2006.⁴

     Carlos Robert Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-05-1109.³ He was born on June 12, 1907 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mae June Miles on August 14, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Carlos Robert Poff died on November 9, 1988 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^3,5 He Carlos R. Poff, 81, of Sophia, Raleigh County, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1988, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was retired. He was a member of Sophia Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Mae J. Miles Poff; son, Robert of Talmadge, Ohio; daughter, Phyllis Robinson of Sophia; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Sophia Freewill Baptist. Church with the Rev. George Smith and the Rev. W.C. Combs officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on November 11, 1988.⁵

     William James Bradford was born circa 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Roxie Gertrude Poff, daughter of Robert Hosea Poff and Nellie Vergie King, on September 15, 1966 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-4923.⁴ Arjetta Annie Burnette was born on October 6, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 17, 1970,her married name was Conner.³ She married Emeritte Edward Jacob Conner, son of George William Henry Conner and Sarah Eliza King, on July 17, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 Arjetta Annie Burnette died on October 5, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^1,4,6 She Arjetta Burnette Dooley Conner, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Conner retired from General Electric. Surviving are her children, Sandra Dooley, of Roanoke; Gary "Red" Dooley and wife, Maria, of Keizer, Ore., Aryetta Dooley, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Gary Allen Dooley, Thomas Wilson Dooley, David Laing Jr. and Douglas Clark; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Clark and Arial Clark; and her devoted Sheltie friends, Gabe and Dakota. on October 7, 2008.¹

     Melvin Leon Francisco Melvin Leon Francisco, 74 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James & Virginia Francisco; and siblings, Norma Jean Lipscomb, Erma Jo Huffman, Pete Francisco, Margarett Sweet, Clyde Francisco, Richard Francisco, and Franklin Francisco. Melvin will be remembered as a giving and kind-hearted man. He was often seen giving people rides to and from food banks. He was always sharing jokes and funny stories. He was a treasured son-in-law to Emmie C. Conner and will be missed by his cat, Luna. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda Francisco; daughters & son-in-law, Jo Ann & Will Mcglothlin, Peggy Francisco, and Linda Beltran; grandchildren, William Lee Statome (Trae), Amanda Statome, Cristofer Lopez, and Laci Lopez, Chelsea Francisco, Larissa Raines, Haley Raines, and Conner Raines; great-grandchildren, Brayleigh, Mariza, and Sage; brother, Marvin Francisco; and mother-in-law, Emmie C. Conner.⁴ He was born on June 2, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Linda Fay Conner, daughter of Ruben Lee Conner and Emma May "Emmie" Conner, on November 29, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Melvin Leon Francisco died on May 19, 2024 at Virginia at age 74.⁴

     Luther Thomas Cox was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 227-64-9197.⁵ He was born on October 12, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6,7 He married Mary Lou Conner, daughter of Ruben Lee Conner and Emma May "Emmie" Conner, on February 27, 1974 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Luther Thomas Cox and Mary Lou Conner were divorced on May 14, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Luther Thomas Cox died on November 16, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^4,5,6,9,8 He Luther Thomas Cox, 53, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at the VA Medical Center, Salem. He served his country in both the U.S. Air Force and U. S. Army during Vietnam. Surviving family include a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony "Tony" and Pam Cox of Vinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Robbie Parker of Rocky Mount; mother, Katherine J. Cox of Troutville; brother, Walter Cox of Vinton; grandchildren, Casey, Tabitha and Matthew Parker; fiancee, Rose Black. A funeral service will be held at the graveside at Fairview Cemetery, with the VFW Post #1264 giving military rites. on November 17, 1999.⁴

     Harless Wade Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 28, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He died on March 5, 2020 at Virginia at age 65.^2,3 He Harless Wade Conner, 65, of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Lee Conner. He is survived by his mother, Emmie Conner; sisters, Linda Fransisco (Melvin), Mary Noble, and Kathy McKay (Steven); uncle, Arthur Conner (Ilene); and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Old Salem Cemetery, Copper Hill. (his gravestone is actually at Restvale Cemetery) on March 8, 2020.²

     James Walter Rogers was buried at Knights Chapel Cemetery, 4225 Vineyard Road, Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹ He married Rachel Lethie Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff.³ James Walter Rogers was born on July 12, 1915 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 15, 1985 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 69.¹