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     Rev. Roy Steward Huff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 227-18-7865.⁴ He was born on October 26, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Agnes Sophronia Furrow, daughter of Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow and Stella Irene Wiggins, on January 17, 1943 at Squire, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 Rev. Roy Steward Huff died on February 9, 2005 at Stanardsville, Greene Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,3 He Rev. Roy Steward Huff, 84, of Barboursville, Va. and formerly of Blacksburg, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2005 in Stanardsville. He was the son of the late Charlie D. and Pearlie Mae Huff, Sr. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carlyn Huff and Charles Huff, Jr; sister, Pauline Mullens. Rev. Huff was associated with the Pentecostal Holiness Church as a Pastor and an Evangelist. In recent years he ministered in the Independent Holiness Churches. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Furrow Huff; sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Kenneth and Linda Huff of Buena Vista, Va; Malvin and Nancy Huff of Richmond, Va; Rev. Garry and Robin Huff of Myrtle Beach, S.C; grandson and his wife, Dale and Naomi Huff of Stuarts Draft, Va; grandson, Craig Huff of Richmond; granddaughter and her husband, Faith and Lance Hise of Buena Vista, Va; great-granddaughter, Hannah Huff of Stuarts Draft, Va; brothers and sisters-in-law, Samuel J. Huff, Billy Huff, Boyd and Connie Huff all of Blacksburg; Albert and Mary Huff of Christiansburg; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Maudie Ramsey, Clara Sheppard of Christiansburg, Laura and Charlie Williams of Richmond, Va; Treva Huff, Charlene Keen and sister-in-law Sadie Huff of Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at The Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2005 at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Ira Yeatts, Rev. Garry Huff and Rev. Kenneth Huff officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Huff Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneral service.com. on February 11, 2005.³

     Edward Clayton Hawks was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 233-14-8164.⁶ He was born on February 25, 1920 at Thorpe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow, daughter of Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow and Stella Irene Wiggins, on May 18, 1945 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,7 Edward Clayton Hawks died on December 16, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^6,5 He PRINCETON - Edward Clayton Hawks, 81, of 416 Princeton Avenue, Princeton, died late Sunday evening, Dec. 16, 2001 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born Feb. 25, 1920, in Thorpe, he was the son of the late David Hawks and Flora Stone Hawks Combs. Mr. Hawks entered the U.S. Navy to serve during World War II. While in the service, he was aboard the USS Franklin Aircraft carrier. He was awarded the good conduct medal and several other ribbons and medals. For over 40 years, Mr. Hawks was employed by the U.S. Steel Corporation, having worked at the power plant and retiring from the cleaning plant. He was a member of the UMWA Local 7135 at Gary. Mr. Hawks was a devoted Christian, a faithful and hard working member of the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Avenue in Princeton. He was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class, director of audio, served as choir director for many years as well as being a deacon for many years. His knowledge of audio and video equipment allowed him to serve many families by videoing weddings, anniversaries, funerals and other special occasions. He was preceded in death by a half brother, Ray Hawks. Left to cherish his memory, his loving and caring wife of 56 years, Margie Elizabeth Furrow Hawks; his four children, Edward C. Hawks Jr. and wife, Sharon of Lakeland, Fla., Jim Hawks and wife, Donna, Jerry Hawks and wife, Kathy and Dana Anderson and husband, John all of Princeton; nine grandchildren, Emily Baches, Brian, Justin, Rusty, Jody, Kayla, Jacob Daniel Hawks, Kia Hebb and Micah Musick; two great-grandchildren, Rachael Elizabeth and Rebekah Baches; sister, Virginia Spangler of Waynesboro, Va; half sister, Ethel Fitzgerald of Waynesboro; brothers, Albert Hawks and David Hawks both of Gary, and Daniel Bob Hawks of Waynesboro. On Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Flineral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton a service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hawks will be held with the Revs. Paul Flirrow and Keith Linkous officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum, Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road, Princeton. on December 19, 2001.⁵

     Dorothy Marie Furrow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 20, 1925 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of February 17, 1946,her married name was Sparks.⁴ She married Hurley B. "Buster" Sparks on February 17, 1946 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9,5,8 Dorothy Marie Furrow died on April 8, 2012 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.⁵ She PRINCETON — Dorothy Marie Sparks, 86, of the Athens Road, Princeton was ushered into the arms of her Heavenly Savior Sunday evening, April 8, 2012, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born September 20, 1925, at Gary, she was the daughter of the late J. L. Furrow and Stella Irene Wiggins Furrow. Dorothy received her early education in the area, and later attended and graduated from Immanuel Preparatory School in Georgia. She was well versed in the Word, having taught Sunday school for many years and a devoted member of New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Avenue in Princeton. She served as the Church secretary for many years and was faithful in playing the piano for a number of years. She loved her family and enjoyed her flower gardens and doing charity work. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Hurley Sparks; along with four siblings, Jessie Furrow Jr., Ray Furrow, Margie Hawks and Gertrude Furrow. Those left to cherish her memory, her two daughters, Sandra Kay Sparks of the home, Darlene Henderson and husband, Mark of Indian Valley, Va; grandchildren, Melvin "Skip" Dalton, Brandon L. Dalton and Wendy Dalton; step-grandchildren, Cody and Luke Henderson; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kyle Dalton; siblings, Agnes Furrow of Charlottesville, Va., Ruth Atkinson and the Reverend Thomas of Lerona, Malcolm and Dottie Furrow of Virginia, Larry and Joan Furrow of Wellsburg, N.Y., Velma and Bob Gilliam of Burlington, N.C., Clifton and Shirley Furrow of Virginia, the Reverend Paul and Shirley Furrow of Ashville, N.Y., William and Doris Furrow of New Castle, Ind., and a host of nieces and nephews. A home going celebration will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 from the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Avenue in Princeton with the Reverend Paul Furrow, Pastor Ronnie Reeves and Pastor Carl Early officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. A time of sharing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton and one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Henderson, Jim Hawks, Skip Dalton, Brandon Dalton, Kyle Dalton and Jeffrey Dalton with Bill Carrico serving as an honorary pallbearer. on April 10, 2012.⁵

     Hurley B. "Buster" Sparks was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 9, 1921 at Harlen, Harlan Co., Kentucky.^2,3,4 He married Dorothy Marie Furrow, daughter of Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow and Stella Irene Wiggins, on February 17, 1946 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 Hurley B. "Buster" Sparks died on April 21, 2010 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^3,4 He Hurley B. "Buster" Sparks, 89, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died late Wednesday evening, April 21, 2010 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 9, 1921 at Harlem, Ky., he was the son of the late James and Dona Arnold Sparks. Buster was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. He retired from Eastern Gas & Fuel, Keystone #1 Mines with 30 years of service. Buster was a member of the UMWA. Buster was an active member of New Convent Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Avenue in Princeton where he had served as a Deacon, helped to build the church and enjoyed doing handy work around the church. For many years, Buster was an avid woodworker. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Pearl, Paskel and Tommy. Survivors include his loving and caring wife of 65 years, Dorothy Furrow Sparks; two daughters, Sandra Kay Sparks of the home, Marie Darlene Sparks of Indian Valley, Va; three grandchildren, Melvin D. "Skip" Dalton, Brandon Lee Dalton, Windy Michelle Dalton; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Jeffrey; one sister, Doris Juanita Froy of Michigan; half sister, Betty Harman of Virginia. A service of celebration will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from the New Convent Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Avenue in Princeton with Pastors Ronnie Reeves and Paul Furrow officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. A time of sharing with the family will be held Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, great-grandsons, Benny Furches and Bill Carrico. The Sparks family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on April 23, 2010.³

     Ruth Furrow Ruth Furrow Atkinson, 87, of Lerona went to meet her Lord and Savior Wednesday night, February 7, 2018 at her home with her loving family at her side. Ruth was a graduate of Gary High School and a lifelong member of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. She will be remembered for being a devoted pastors wife and loving mother. Born September 10, 1930 at Gary, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow Sr. and Stella Irene Wiggins-Furrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six siblings; Agnes Furrow-Huff, Marjorie "Margie" Elizabeth Furrow-Hawks, Jessie Louis "J.L." Furrow Jr., Dorothy Marie Furrow-Sparks, Gertrude Furrow, and Rev. Ray Furrow. Those left to cherish her memory, her faithful and loving husband of 64 years, Rev. Thomas Edward "Tom" Atkinson Sr; a son, Thomas Edward Atkinson Jr. & wife B.J. Atkinson; three grandchildren, Tripp Atkinson, Gabriel Atkinson, and Caroline Atkinson; five siblings, Rev. William Toby Furrow, Velma Lorraine Furrow-Wallace-Gilliam & husband Robert "Bobby" Gilliam, Malcolm Selvy Furrow & wife Dorothy Furrow, Clifton Furrow & wife Shirley Furrow, Rev. Paul Furrow & wife Shirley Furrow; several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁸ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4 She was born on September 10, 1930 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,4 As of circa 1954,her married name was Atkinson.⁹ She married Rev. Thomas Edward Atkinson circa 1954.^2,5,7,8,9 Ruth Furrow died on February 7, 2018 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^8,4

     Rev. Thomas Edward Atkinson Reverend Thomas E. Atkinson, 91, of Moonglow Drive, Lerona went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday evening, May 10, 2019 at his home. Born December 22, 1927 at McColl, SC, he was the son of the late Shepherd Ross Atkinson & Sarah Jane Henderson Atkinson. Tom was a veteran of World Warr II serving with the U.S. Army, he was awarded the WW II Victory Medal and the Occupation Medal (ETO). Tom had been affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness Church his entire life, having been an ordained Minister of the Pentecostal Holiness faith for more than 47 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Ruth Furrow Atkinson, along with five siblings; Richard, Bussie, Bobby, Dorothy and Eloise Atkinson. Those left to cherish his memory, his son Thomas E. “Tommy” Atkinson Jr. & wife Betty Jean, three grandchildren: Tripp, Gabriel & Caroline. Four siblings Milton, K.D. & Charles Atkinson, Sue Mullins. A host of nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁴ He was born on December 22, 1927 at McColl, Marlboro Co., South Carolina.^6,4,5 He married Ruth Furrow, daughter of Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow and Stella Irene Wiggins, circa 1954.^1,2,7,3,4 Rev. Thomas Edward Atkinson died on May 10, 2019 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^4,6

     Herbert Ray Wallace was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 234-32-6143.³ He was born on May 15, 1927 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His death certificate and the Veterans records have a birth date of May 14, 1927.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Velma Lorraine Furrow, daughter of Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow and Stella Irene Wiggins, on June 28, 1952 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Herbert Ray Wallace died on August 24, 1975 at Danville, Virginia, at age 48.^3,6,5

     Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff was buried at Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery, Fairfield, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-56-3411.⁹ He was born on February 27, 1940 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^2,9,3 He married Cassine Elizabeth Snyder in December, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.¹⁰ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff married Joanne Raines Davis on October 5, 1964 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff and Cassine Elizabeth Snyder were divorced on October 5, 1964 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹¹ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff and Joanne Raines Davis were divorced on September 18, 1968 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹¹ Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff married Barbara Louise "Bobbie" Chittum on March 7, 1981 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,3 Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff died on October 29, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,2,9,5,6 He Herman (Buddy) Lackland Poff of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the age of 64. He was very passionate about golf he loved children and coached little league baseball and football. He was a wonderful husband for 25 years to Bobbie Poff. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Herman Lane and Gaynelle Lackland Poff; a special aunt and uncle, Curtis and Betty Markham. He is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Chittum Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Christie Hostetter and Gary of Buena Vista; one grandson, Michael Hostetter of Buena Vista; one granddaughter, Jessica Hogan of Buena Vista; favorite sister-in-law and her husband, Marjorie Huie and Stan; numerous cousins. Interment will follow in Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery in Fairfield Virginia. on November 2, 2005.¹

     Gary Wayne Hostetter was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, 701 West 10th Street, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 228-19-5606.⁸ He was born on February 3, 1967 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,5 He married Christina Marie "Christie" Poff, daughter of Herman Lackland "Buddy" Poff and Joanne Raines Davis, on August 18, 2000 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,6 Gary Wayne Hostetter died on June 12, 2006 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 39.^2,8,3 He Gary Wayne Hostetter, 39, of Buena Vista, died Monday, June 12, 2006. Mr. Hostetter was born on February 3, 1967 in Lexington and was a son of James Wallace Hostetter and Luella Clark Hostetter of Fairfield. He was an equipment operator for Con-Rock. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hostetter is survived by his wife, Christina Hogan Hostetter; one son, Michael Wayne Hostetter, both of Buena Vista; one daughter, Jessica Marie Hogan of Buena Vista and her fiancé, Adam Reynolds of Natural Bridge; four sisters, Delores Brinkley, Debbie Fitzgerald, both Buena Hostetter of Lexington, Wanda Hostetter of Harrisonburg; four brothers, James Hostetter of Buena Vista, Steve Hostetter of Fairfield, Jerry Hostetter of Lexington, Timmy Hostetter of Buena Vista; his father and mother-in-law, Henry and Joanne Flint of Buena Vista; two sisters-in-law, Stephanie Flint and Nicole Flint; and a special nephew, Drakyn Taylor, all of Buena Vista. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. on June 14, 2006.²

     Darrell Wayne Link Darrell Wayne Link, 49, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie and Kitty Link; and a brother, Jim Link. Darrell was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He was an avid outddoorsman with a special love of hunting, fishing, camping, and driving the country roads of Floyd County. He was an accomplished entertainer and excellent grillmaster. He was the owner and operator of D.W. Link Landscaping and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Surviving are his fiancee' Kim Lawrence; beloved dog, Daisy May Link; second mother, Pat Heaton; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, neighbors, and friends too numerous to mention. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to American Heart Association or the Angels of Assisi. A celebration of Darrell's life will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at Lamp Light Baptist Church 4307 Rock Garden Lane by the Rev. Jeff Gardner.³ He was born on April 7, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He died on August 21, 2019 at Virginia at age 49.³

     Aubrey Edward Boens was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 1, 1914 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 He married Bertha Lee Sowder on July 3, 1939 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,3 Aubrey Edward Boens died on April 1, 1982 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,3 He Aubrey Edward (Mickey) Boens, age 67, of Narrows, died Thursday night near Shawsville. He was born in Montgomery County on June 1, 1914, and was a son of the late Charles and Ora Conner Boens. He was a retired signal maintainer for the N & W Railway. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Narrows where he was a member of the Board of Deacons and was chairman of the ushers. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Sowder Boens, Narrows; one son, Edward Bernard Boens, Shawsville; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy B. Lloyd, Narrows; Linda B. Clevinger, Decatur, Ala; Eleanor B. Moss, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Rose, Christiansburg; Mrs. Ruby Wright, Roanoke; three grandchildren. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. on April 3, 1982.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-9958.⁸ Ruth Gaynell Bones was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on June 30, 1912 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,4,9 As of March 5, 1934,her married name was Miller.⁷ She married Willie Clarence Miller on March 5, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ As of June 30, 1952,her married name was Johnson.² Ruth Gaynell Bones married Tony Lee Johnson on June 30, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Ruth Gaynell Bones married Ralph Odell Rose, son of Trigg Mosby Rose and Annie L. Doyle, on March 9, 1970 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,2,4 As of March 9, 1970,her married name was Rose.² Ruth Gaynell Bones died on March 18, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.^8,4,9

     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9805.⁸ Ruby Marie Bones was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10 She was born on July 30, 1919 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,10,3,4 As of March 23, 1943,her married name was Wright.² She married Frank Brammer Wright, son of William A. "Archie" Wright Sr. and Lelia Rose Underwood, on March 23, 1943 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^9,11,2 Ruby Marie Bones died on May 27, 2002 at Alpharetta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 82.^9,8,10 She WRIGHT, Ruby Bones, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 27, 2002 in Alpharetta, Ga. Mrs. Wright was a long time resident of Roanoke and the widow of Frank B. Wright. She is survived by a son, Terry Wright of Roanoke; a daughter, Kathleen Wright and son-in-law, Robert Smiley of Goochland; a daughter, Martha Wright of Rosewell, Ga; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Jean Hall and Estelle Wright of Shawsville and Garnett Ross of Salem. Mrs. Wright was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for 56 years and was active in community service organizations. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 29, 2002.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5756.⁸ Frank Brammer Wright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on January 6, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5,6,9 He married Ruby Marie Bones, daughter of Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones and Ora Elizabeth Conner, on March 23, 1943 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^1,2,10 Frank Brammer Wright died on December 9, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^2,8,5,9,7 He WRIGHT, Frank Brammer, 82, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 9, 1997. He was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for 40 years and had served in the Army Air Corps for 44 months. Mr. Wright was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Bones Wright; son, Terry Wright, Roanoke; two daughters, Martha Wright, Centreville, and her beloved daughter, Katherine Wright, and Kathleen (Kathy) Wright and her husband Bob Smiley, Goochland; two step-grandsons, John and Scott Smiley; one brother and sister-in-law, Wilford and Mary Wright; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Eugene Hall; sister-in-law, Estelle Wright; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 10, 1997.²