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     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.^3,5,6 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.⁶ 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.⁶ 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.^5,4,7 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

     Arthur Vernon Mallory was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 1, 1898 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Myrtle Ray Conner, daughter of William Riley Conner and Lillie Virginia Custer, on June 29, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Arthur Vernon Mallory died on June 2, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.²