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     Ethel Rowena Payne was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0885.⁶ She was born on February 8, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6 As of November 18, 1939,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Jesse Vernon Jones, son of Jesse Branard Jones and Dorris Ola Collins, on November 18, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,3,4 Ethel Rowena Payne died on February 28, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,6,8 She Ethel Payne Jones, 83, of Roanoke County, died Saturday morning, February 28, 2004. Ethel was a former employee of South Roanoke Nursing Home, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse V. Jones; and her daughter-in-law, Edna P. Jones. Surviving are her son, Clinton (C. J.) Jones Sr; her grandsons, Randy Jones, Clinton (Butch) Jones Jr; all of Roanoke County; caring and devoted friends and neighbors throughout her lifetime, J. L. (Red) and Virginia Whitlow of Roanoke County. Interment in Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke County. on February 29, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-60-3891.⁷ Earl Eugene Kingrea was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 13, 1946.⁷ He died on December 9, 2008 at North Carolina at age 62.^1,7 He Earl Eugene Kingrea, 62, of Mount Airy, N.C., and formerly of Christiansburg, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from injuries received in an auto/moped accident. He was the son of the late Joseph M. Kingrea. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and James Kingrea. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Kingrea, of Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara K. and Robert L. Embert Jr., of Mount Airy, N.C; special friend, Michelle Smith, of Mount Airy, N.C; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard Kingrea with interment to follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County, Va. The Kingrea family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. on December 11, 2008.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-44-3265.¹¹ James Merle Kingrea was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 4, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2,5 He married Annie Bell Morris on March 4, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ James Merle Kingrea and Annie Bell Morris were divorced on October 12, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ James Merle Kingrea died on April 10, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,11,4 He James Merle Kingrea, 68, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, April 10, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Kingrea, of Dublin; daughter, Patti K. Palmer, of Fairlawn; sons and daughter-in-law, Danny L. Kingrea and his wife, Terry D. and David W. Kingrea, all of Christiansburg. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Daryl W. Palmer, Christopher L. Kingrea, both of Christiansburg, Candace K. Dowdy and her husband, Thomas C., of Blacksburg, Seaira C. Kingrea and Daniel M. Kingrea, both of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Destiny N. Kingrea, Brooklynne M. Dowdy and Zachary T.L. Dowdy; one brother, Earl Eugene Kingrea, of Mt. Airy, N.C; and one sister, Barbara K. Embert and her husband, Robert, of North Carolina; two special friends, Mike Richardson and Freddie Richardson, both of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd, County. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at English Meadows Nursing Home and Adventa Hospice for the care given. on April 12, 2008.¹

     Barbara G. Kingrea was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Hickson.⁵ Her married name was Embert.¹ She married Robert Lee Embert Jr.^1,2,3,4,6 Barbara G. Kingrea married Unknown Hickson.⁵ Barbara G. Kingrea was born on June 16, 1942.⁷ She died on March 18, 2012 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^6,7 She Barbara G. Embert, 69, of Mt. Airy, NC, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. and Mary Louise Kingrea; her husband, Robert Lee Embert Jr; and her brothers, Doug, Earl and James Kingrea. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Tucker and husband, Brian; sons, Timothy Embert and Meredith Bowman; grandchildren, Jessica, Marcus, Joseph, Tiara, Brian Jr., Lyndsey, and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Landon and Serenity. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 22, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd. on March 22, 2012.⁶

     Robert Lee Embert Jr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Barbara G. Kingrea, daughter of Joseph Mallie Kingrea and Mary Louise Dillard.^1,2,5,6,3 Robert Lee Embert Jr. was born on May 6, 1940.⁷ He died on May 8, 2010 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^7,4 He MOUNT AIRY — Robert L. Embert, 70, of Mount Airy, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. He was the son to the late Robert L. and Bernice Beck Embert; he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Rodney Embert and Larry Embert, and sister, Mary Ann Whitley. He is survived by his wife; Barbara Embert, children and spouse; Robert L. Embert Jr., Charlotte and Brian Tucker, Timmy Embert, Nancy Hair and Pam Lucas. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters and their spouses; Billy and Charlie Embert, Kenny Embert, Robin and Rosie Embert, Lonnie and Carlene Embert, Audrey Embert, Bonnie Embert Smith and Barbara Wood. Surviving also are special friends Jack and Tish Arrington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery in Floyd County, Va. on May 11, 2010.⁴

     Danny Lee Kingrea was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He Danny Lee Kingrea, 58, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away after a long illness on August 2, 2020 surrounded by his family. Danny was born on February 1, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Kingrea. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Terry Dudley Kingrea; son, Christopher Kingrea; daughter, Candace Kingrea Gillenwater and highly thought of son-in-law, Matthew Gillenwater; granddaughter who was raised as a daughter, Destiny Kingrea; grandchildren, Brooklynne, Zachary, and Lillian Dowdy, and Tyler Kingrea; mother, Annie Bell Chewning; father and mother-in-law, Wilfred and Eunice Dudley; siblings, Patti Palmer and David Kingrea (Michelle); sister-in-law, Lisa Hodge; as well as several nieces and nephews. Danny delivered propane for many years. He was always there to lend a hand when needed. He was a jack-of-all trades and was a very hard worker. Danny was one to never complain and he fought hard to the end. He was loved very much by his family and will be dearly missed by everyone. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁴ He was born on February 1, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Terry Lynn Dudley on April 4, 1981 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Danny Lee Kingrea died on August 2, 2020 at Virginia at age 58.⁴

     Louise Blake 'Louie" Lee was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 8, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her grave marker has a birth date of Jan 14, 1878.^6,1,2 She died on February 16, 1954 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,2

     Gertrude D. "Gertie" Lee was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 230-10-0799.⁶ She was born on January 30, 1888 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 31, 1888.^1,6,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Grissom.⁸ She married James Edward Grissom circa 1924.^4,8 Gertrude D. "Gertie" Lee died on October 13, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 719-01-5402.⁴ Her married name was Miller.⁴ Goldie M./V. Lee married Unknown Miller.⁴ Goldie M./V. Lee was born on October 10, 1896 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4

     James Selden Cunningham was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.¹ He married Ora Rebecca Poff, daughter of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt.¹ James Selden Cunningham was born on August 14, 1907 at Virginia.¹ He died on April 13, 1976 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 68.¹

     Sarah Basnight was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-09-2425.⁴ She was born on September 5, 1908 at Columbia, Tyrrell Co., North Carolina.^4,3 As of April 9, 1944,her married name was Poff.³ She married Walter Lee Poff, son of William Asa Poff and Rhoda Jane Wirt, on April 9, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3 Sarah Basnight died on October 11, 1996 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 88.^1,4 She Sarah Basnight Poff, 88, of the 2000 block of Christopher Farms Drive, died Oct. 11, 1996, in her residence. Ms. Poff was a member of Fox Hall/Cornerstone Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was also a member of the South Norfolk Women of the Moose Chapter (NU)947. Ms. Poff was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Poff, and her daughter, Shirley Cope. She is survived by her son, Elbert Rawls Jr; two daughters, Doris Tarkington of Suffolk and Esther Forehand of Chesapeake; 17 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. A church service will be conducted at Cornerstone Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Fred Braswell. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. on October 13, 1996.¹