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     Jeffrey Ray Collins Jeffrey Ray Collins, Feb 18, 1963 - Aug 11, 2024. Jeffrey R. Collins 61 of Rocky Mount, Va passed away Sunday August 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Dorothy Collins. Jeff is survived by his loving sisters Wanda Hypes of Roanoke and Debra Ayers (Donald) of Goodview. Aunt Pauline Palmer of Goodview. Nieces Cindy, Kelly and Chasity, nephew Donald Jr. as well as many great nieces and nephews. Numerous cousins and friends alike. Special cousin Tony Hobbs. Jeff was also survived by his faithful friend and companion Chopper who rarely left his side everywhere Jeff went you were guaranteed to see Chopper right beside him or just a step ahead.³ He married Rae Unknown.⁴ Jeffrey Ray Collins was born on February 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 11, 2024 at Virginia at age 61.³

     Dr. Silas Terry Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 16, 1888 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of Jul 16, 1887.^2,3,5,6 He married Maricita Pearl Peake circa 1911.^8,6 Dr. Silas Terry Yeatts died on April 27, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^5,6

     Mary Esther Yeatts was buried at Edgewater New Smyrna Cemetery, 700 South Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater, Volusia Co., Florida.^4,6 She was born on September 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6 As of circa 1911,her married name was Hester.⁴ She married Dr. James Harvey Hester circa 1911.⁴ Mary Esther Yeatts died on November 12, 1975 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 82.^4,7,6 She FLORIDA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Hester, 82, 831 Fairway Drive, New Smyrna Beach who died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1975 were held Friday, Nov. 14 at the Hughey Funeral Home Chapel in New Smyrna Beach, Florida with the Rev. John C. Trois officiating. Interment followed in the Edgewater Cemetery, Edgewater, Florida. She was the widow of Dr. J. M. Hester. A native of Floyd County, Mrs. Hester had been a resident of New Smyrna Beach for 22 years coming from Miami, Florida. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Smyrna Beach. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. L. Highbaugh, Sr., Louisville, Kentucky; one son, Raymond H. Hester, New Smyrna Beach, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Smith, Floyd; one brother, Cook Yeatts of Floyd; 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Also surviving are 3 half brothers, Tommy Yeatts, Copper Hill; David and Paul Yeatts, Charlottesville; one half sister, Mrs. Elinos Whitlock, Floyd. on November 20, 1975.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4463.² Maricita Pearl Peake was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 28, 1891 at Kentucky.^2,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Yeatts.³ She married Dr. Silas Terry Yeatts, son of Thomas Alfred Yeatts Sr. and Fannie Pearl/Polk Cook, circa 1911.^3,1 Maricita Pearl Peake died on August 14, 1984 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2900.⁴ Raymond C. Yeatts was born on September 20, 1918 at Virginia.^1,4 He died in November, 1981 at age 63.⁴

     Nelson Harry Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Hazel Bolt.⁶ Nelson Harry Yeatts was born on June 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He married Zelda Inez Unknown on July 9, 1953 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ Nelson Harry Yeatts and Zelda Inez Unknown were divorced on December 13, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Nelson Harry Yeatts died on June 12, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,5 He YEATTS, Nelson Harry, 74, of Floyd passed away Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was owner and operator of Floyd Cab for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Hubbard Yeatts of Floyd; three step-daughters and husbands, Lois and Dale Pugh of Floyd, Barbara and Kelly Kidd of Floyd, Debbie and Jerry Huff of Christiansburg; one step-son and wife, David and Gladys Hubbard Christiansburg; six step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and two nephews, James Cook Yeatts III of Mount Airy, NC, and Larry Yeatts of Roanoke. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joseph Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on June 13, 1999.⁵

     Fannie Mildred Graham was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^8,7 She was born on December 31, 1916 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8,7 As of September 18, 1940,her married name was Dallas.⁵ She married Thomas Spencer Dallas on September 18, 1940 at Martinsville, Virginia.^5,6,7 Fannie Mildred Graham died on August 28, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^8,7

     His Social Security Number was 237-18-0394.⁵ Andrew Lester Graham Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 3, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 He married Elrica Kate Sowers on September 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 Andrew Lester Graham Jr. died on March 5, 2002 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,2 He GRAHAM, Andrew Lester Jr., 81, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born February 3, 1921, in Floyd County, Virginia, to the late Andrew Lester Graham, Sr. and Pearl Yeatts Graham. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elrica Sowers Graham; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Donald Brooks of Dublin; son and daughter-in-law, The Rev. Mark A. Graham and Rena P. Graham of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Amanda L. Brooks, Aaron M. Brooks, Emily Rose Graham and Katelyn P. Graham; brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Helen Graham of Dublin; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Lou and Franklin M. Jones of Radford; sister-in-law, Frances H. Graham of Galax; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Emily Karen Graham and Anne Sowers Graham, sister, Mildred G. Dallas, and brothers, Cleo C. (Buddy) Graham, Hubert Graham, and Jimmy Graham. He served as Mayor of Pulaski from 1994 to 1997 and served on Pulaski Town Council for 24 years before that, including eight years as Vice-Mayor. He was known as "The Taxpayer's Man" since he believed in sound financial policies. A graduate of Buffalo Ridge Mission School, Patrick County, Virginia, in 1939, he entered Mars Hill Junior College in the Fall of 1939 and studied there until World War II began. He entered the U.S. Army Air Force in July, 1941 and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant, Bombardier. He went overseas in 1942 with the 306 t h Heavy Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force, and was shot down over St. Nazaire, France on November 9, 1941 while bombing submarine pens. He spent 2 1/2 years in a German prison camp. Following World War II, he entered Virginia Tech and graduated in June 1948. He began working for Appalachian Power Company (American Electric) as an Agricultural Engineer and spent his entire professional career with the company, retiring in 1986 as Marketing and Customer Services Manager. A member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, he retired in 1981 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Ever enthusiastic about being a contributor to his community, he served over the years as a Boy Scout leader and in various projects to benefit youth, and chaired the Town Finance Committee, the Utilities Committee, and the Pulaski Railway Complex Task Force. A longtime active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, he has served in various leadership roles. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184 and a past Exalted Ruler of the Pulaski Elks Club. He also enjoyed membership in the Thornspring Golf Club and the Pulaski Hensel Eckman YMCA. Funeral services for Andrew Lester Graham, Jr. will be held Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pulaski, with Pastors Terrie Sternberg and Steve Ridenhour officiating. Burial with military graveside rites provided by Pulaski VFW Post #1184 will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive visitors Thursday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be sent to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 378, Pulaski, Va. 24301. on March 7, 2002.²

     Alfred Curtis Graham was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 13, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Helen Smith circa 1951.¹ Alfred Curtis Graham died on March 4, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.¹ He Alfred Curtis Graham, 87, of Dublin, Va., died on Thursday evening, March 4, 2010, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1922, in Floyd County, Va., and was the son of the late Pearl Yates Graham and Andrew Lester Graham. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy, was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Class of 1949, and was an avid Hokie fan for over 60 years. Curtis owned the Western Auto Store in Dublin during the mid 1960s and early 1970s. Curtis retired from Ruritan National with over 30 years of service, having served as Assistant Executive Secretary, and Acting Executive Director for a period of time. He was a charter member of the Ruritan Road Club, and served in all major club offices including the Dublin and Ruritan Road Clubs, and New River District Governor in 1965. He was also a 49 year member of the Henry Clay Masonic Lodge #280 A.F. & A.M. in Dublin; a member of the Kazim Temple in Roanoke; and a member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was also a member of Toastmasters International, where he served in a variety of positions. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Smith Graham, of Dublin; a daughter, Sandy Myers and her husband, Keith, of Roanoke; a son, Robbie Graham and his wife, Jaime, of Dublin; and a sister, Virginia Jones and her husband, Franklin, of Radford. He is also survived by two grandsons, Scott Myers and Gregory Myers. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010, at the Dublin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeanette Tagg officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens where the VFW Post #1184 will conduct Military Honors and Henry Clay Lodge #280 will conduct Masonic Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the church from 4 until 8 p.m.
Curtis displayed his love to all, but more especially to his family, and was always a very optimistic leader in the community. Curtis never met a stranger and always had a smile and a handshake for everyone! Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, may make memorial contributions to the Ruritan National Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, Va. 24084 or to the Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084. Online condolences my be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. on March 6, 2010.¹

     Elrica Kate Sowers was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 3, 1926 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of September 19, 1946,her married name was Graham.⁴ She married Andrew Lester Graham Jr., son of Andrew Lester Graham Sr. and Annie Pearl Yeatts, on September 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Elrica Kate Sowers died on December 31, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.² She Elrica Kate Sowers Graham of Roanoke and formerly of Pulaski, Va., died on Monday, December 31, 2018, at the age of 92. A native of Willis, Va., Elrica was a graduate of Roanoke College and later earned a master's degree Radford University. Following World War II, she met Andrew L. Graham Jr. and they were married in 1946. They were blessed with 55 years of marriage, four children, and four grandchildren. Elrica was preceded in death by two young daughters, Emily and Anne. Survivors include her daughter, Amy Brooks and husband, Donald, of Stuart, Fla; son, Mark and wife, Rena, of Roanoke; grandchildren and spouses, Amanda Brooks Cooper and Patrick of Roanoke, Aaron Brooks and Nicole of Charlottesville, Emily Graham Hadacek and Jonathan of Chicago, and Katelyn Graham Oliveira and David of Atlanta; great-grandchildren, Colin, Carleigh and Claire Cooper, Jay and Stiles Hadacek, and Mack Oliveira; and a brother, Harry Sowers Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Midlothian. Elrica was a lifelong church and community leader, as well as, an award-winning Earth Science Teacher in the public-school system. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church, 4608 Brambleton Avenue, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. A visitation and reception will be held from 9 until 10:15 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church with the funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. on January 6, 2019.²

     Emily Karen Graham was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on January 23, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on August 29, 1952 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 2.^2,4

     Anne Sowers Graham was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on July 25, 1953 at Radford, Virginia.^5,2,3 She died on December 6, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3

     Thomas Spencer Dallas was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on December 12, 1913 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He married Fannie Mildred Graham, daughter of Andrew Lester Graham Sr. and Annie Pearl Yeatts, on September 18, 1940 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,4 Thomas Spencer Dallas died on April 25, 1962 at age 48.³