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     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8989.⁴ George William Weeks was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, daughter of Sarah Louisa Gathercole, in 1917.^2,3 George William Weeks died on August 16, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.¹ He FLOYD -- George William Weeks, age 83, died Thursday, August 16, 1973, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Weeks, Floyd; four sons, Clarence G. Weeks, George Weeks, Jr., both of Floyd, James C. Weeks, Roanoke, Posey M. Weeks, Alum Ridge, Va; two daughters, Mrs. Ilene S. E. Belcher, Salem, Mrs. Hava M. Epperly, Christiansburg; one brother, Posey D. Weeks, Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Reed, Floyd, Mrs. Rosie Reed Hylton, Christiansburg; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 1973, at the Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, by Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and Rev. L. D. Bowman. Burial was in Laurel Branch Cemetery. on August 23, 1973.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-4937.¹⁰ Clarence Gilbert Weeks was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 14, 1918 at Virginia.¹⁰ He married Ruby Lee Yopp on December 25, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Clarence Gilbert Weeks died on June 3, 1996 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^10,4 He WEEKS, Clarence Gilbert, 78, of Floyd, died Monday, June 3, 1996, at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Weeks was retired from Citizens Telephone Cooperative, and was an active member of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren having served as Superintendent, Sunday School teacher and Deacon. He was a charter member and past Chief of the Floyd County Fire Department. Survivors include his wife Ruby Yopp Weeks of fifty-nine years; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and G.W. Davis of Goode, Ethel and Leighton Casteel of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Mary Weeks, Robert and Dawn Weeks, both of Floyd; eight grandchildren, Sandra Arrington, Joyce Fincher, Barry and Philip Casteel, John and Valerie Weeks, Morgan and Brittany Weeks; eight great-grandchildren, David and Kevin Arrington, Sarah and Ryan Fincher, Alan and Lyndsey Casteel, Gary Caldwell and Philip Casteel Jr; two brothers, Posey Weeks of Alum Ridge, James Weeks of Roanoke; two sisters, Ilene Belcher of Roanoke, Hava Epperly of Lakeland, Fla. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Stanley Hawkins and the Rev. Paris Bain officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. Flowers would be appreciated or donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department or Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren. on June 5, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8977.¹³ James Clinton Weeks was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 29, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,3,4,5,6,7 He married Vergie Mae Reed on June 26, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,14,11 James Clinton Weeks died on March 3, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^13,3,4,5,8 He WEEKS, James Clinton, died of a heart attack on Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was 82 years old. He is survived by his wife 61 years, Vergie Mae Reed Weeks; their son, Michael Allen Weeks and his wife, Janet; and one grandson, Matthew Braden Weeks, and his wife, Karen; his two sisters, Ilene Belcher and Hava Epperly, and their husbands, Warren and Ben; and his brother, Posey Weeks and wife, Frances, also survive him. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Ruby and Althea Weeks. He was predeceased by his brothers, Clarence and George Weeks. He is also survived by one brother-in-law, Jesse Reed. James was born February 29, 1920, in Floyd County, Va., to George William and Mary Jane Gathercole Weeks. Growing up during the Great Depression, he was unable to complete a formal education, working instead with his father at a saw mill. At the age of 45, pushed by his love of knowledge, James achieved his G.E.D., an accomplishment that brought him great pride. During World War II, he worked for Carrier Corporation for four years constructing defense facilities. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1944, where he served in the Pacific Theater in Manila until his honorable discharge in 1946. After the war, James moved back with his wife to Floyd County to begin a family. His first job was building the house his family would live in for the next twenty years. This was quite an amazing feat, considering James had no formal training in the skills of construction, plumbing or electricity. The house still stands and is currently occupied. He took his natural gifts and worked in a variety of construction related jobs, and for a period of time, went into business at a plumbing supply store with his brother, Clarence. In 1957, James went to work for Lanford Brothers Construction as Project Superintendent. He supervised the construction of numerous bridges throughout Virginia and West Virginia. In his time at Lanford Brothers, James played an instrumental role in making the company one of the largest and most successful in the state. He was with the company for 28 years until his retirement in 1985. However, retirement did not slow him down. One could often find him in his workshop crafting anything from China cabinets to marbled oak bowls, to the rocking horse he made for his grandson. James was always creating and cementing his legacy in the items he built. James will always be remembered for his open heart and his love for his family and those around him. He was known to help out neighbors and friends and was always a person one could rely on to give support and lend a helping hand. To remember James , is to remember a man who personified strength through his quiet, gentle and loving nature. A man who was a devoted husband, proud father, playful grandfather, and true friend. A man who found the simple pleasures in life, whether it be building a desk or playing with his beloved Welsh Corgie, Nipper. Emily Dickinson once said, "To live is so startling, it leaves little time for anything else." James Weeks was a man who saw the beauty that life has to offer and spent every day making the most of the time he had. James was a lifetime member of The Church of Brethren and has been a member of the Williamson Road Church for the past 34 years. He was also a member of the American Legion. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Williamson Road Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Michael Hostetter officiating. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren, 3110 Pioneer Road, N.W. Roanoke, or to the American Heart Association. on March 5, 2002.³

     Posey Merlin Weeks was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 227-36-4498.¹⁰ He was born on April 11, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,5,6,9 He married Frances Magdalene Akers on June 14, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,3 Posey Merlin Weeks died on November 3, 2002 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^10,2,4,9 He WEEKS, Posey Merlin, 72, of Floyd, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 3, 2002 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was a faithful member and deacon of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Alum Ridge. He was a retired superintendent of Snyder-Hunt Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jane Weeks of Floyd; three brothers, George and Clarence Weeks of Floyd, and James Weeks of Roanoke. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances Akers Weeks; a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Dianna Weeks of Greenwood; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Randy Gallimore of Floyd; four grandchildren, Steven Weeks and friend Jessica Byers of Christiansburg, Andrew Weeks of Colorado, Matthew Gallimore and wife Jessica of Indian Valley, and Sara Gallimore of Floyd; one special great-grandson, Hunter Gallimore of Indian Valley. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ilene and Warren Belcher of Salem, Hava and Ben Epperly of Florida; three sisters-in-law, Althea and Ruby Weeks of Floyd and Vergie Weeks of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, J.T. Akers and wife Lucille of Woolwine. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Brother Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pleasant Valley Church or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. on November 4, 2002.²

     Ilene Sarah Elizabeth Weeks was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 224-16-0246.⁶ She was born on April 25, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 As of circa 1939,her married name was Belcher.⁷ She married Warren Compton Belcher circa 1939.^8,7,2,4 Ilene Sarah Elizabeth Weeks died on December 7, 2007 at Virginia at age 85.^6,2 She Ilene Sarah Elizabeth Weeks Belcher, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007. She was born in Floyd Co., Va., April 25, 1922, one of five children of the late Janey and George Weeks, Sr. She grew up in Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren and was a member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Warren C. Belcher; brothers and sister-in-law, Clarence and Ruby Weeks, James Weeks, Georgie Weeks, Jr. and Posey Weeks; brother-in-law and spouse, Paul and Ava Belcher; sisters-in-law and spouse, Ercel and Paul Reed and Dorothy Belcher. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Loy and Liz Belcher, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jack Harrison, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Diona Harrison, Roanoke and Justin Belcher, Albuquerque, N.M; sister and brother-in-law, Hava and Ben Epperly, Lady Lakes, Fla; sisters-in-law, Vergie Weeks, Roanoke and Althea Weeks and Frances Weeks, both of Floyd; brother-in-law, Raymond Belcher , Fredericksburg and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Angela Carr officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Branch Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va, 540745-2007. on December 10, 2007.²

     Warren Compton Belcher was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-14-8020.³ He was born on August 4, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Ilene Sarah Elizabeth Weeks, daughter of George William Weeks and Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, circa 1939.^1,2,4,5 Warren Compton Belcher died on September 12, 2005 at Virginia at age 85.^2,3 He Warren Compton Belcher, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, September 12, 2005. Mr. Belcher was born August 4, 1920 in Floyd, Va. He is survived by his loving wife, of 66 years, Ilene Weeks Belcher, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Loy and Elizabeth Belcher, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jack Harrison, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Justin Belcher and Diona Harrison, both of Roanoke; one brother, Raymond Belcher, Fredericksburg, Va; sisters-in-law, Hava Epperly and husband Ben, Lady Lake, Fla; Vergie Weeks, Roanoke; Ruby Weeks, Althea Weeks, and Frances Weeks, Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Angela Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Branch Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 where the family will be from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on September 14, 2005.²

     Hava Marie Weeks was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^8,9 She was born on June 11, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,9 As of September 20, 1944,her married name was Epperly.⁷ She married Benjamin Harmon "Ben" Epperly on September 20, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,5,6,7 Hava Marie Weeks died on December 31, 2012 at age 85.^8,9

     Benjamin Harmon "Ben" Epperly was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.² He was born on February 20, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Hava Marie Weeks, daughter of George William Weeks and Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, on September 20, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Benjamin Harmon "Ben" Epperly died on September 4, 2020 at age 96.²

     John William Clemons was buried at Sowers Family Cemetery, White Oak Grove Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Sarah Louisa Gathercole, daughter of Major Gathercole and Martha E. Smith.¹ John William Clemons was born circa 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 10, 1928 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-4243.³ Ruby Lee Yopp was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 19, 1918 at Virginia.³ As of December 25, 1936,her married name was Weeks.⁴ She married Clarence Gilbert Weeks, son of George William Weeks and Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, on December 25, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Ruby Lee Yopp died on April 23, 2007 at Virginia at age 88.^3,2 She Ruby Lee Yopp Weeks, 88, of Floyd, passed away Monday, April 23, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gilbert Weeks and daughter, Ethel May Casteel. Clarence and Ruby were lifelong deacon and deaconess of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren. Ruby raised many children in Floyd County. Survivors include daughter and sons-in-law, Carol and G.W. Davis, Goode, Va., Leighton Casteel, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Mary Weeks, Robert and Dawn Weeks, both of Floyd; grandchildren, Sandra Arrington, Joyce Fincher, Barry and Phillip Casteel, John and Valerie Weeks, Morgan and Brittany Weeks; great-grandchildren, David and Kevin Arrington, Sarah and Ryan Fincher, Alan Edwards and Lyndsey Casteel, Phillip, Jr. and Kelsey Casteel and Gary Caldwell, Peyton Weeks; greatgreat-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Logan Arrington; brothers, Bryce Yopp, Salem, Ralph Yopp, Christiansburg; sister, Virginia Atkins, Blacksburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Laurel Branch Church of The Brethren, with Pastor Angela Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Branch Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Tuesday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to especially thank Ruby Dickerson, who provided companionship and care the past three years. Special thanks to the family of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, nursing staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home and the staff of Medi Home Health & Hospice for their support during the past months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, c/o Robert Richards, P.O. Box 192, Floyd, Va. 24091, or Medi Home Health & Hospice, 102 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, Va. 24301, or Floyd County Rescue Squad, c/o Ford Wirt, 120 West Oxford St., Floyd, Va. 24091. on April 24, 2007.²

     Carol Ann Weeks was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 3, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of October 11, 1958,her married name was Davis.⁵ She married George William Davis on October 11, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Carol Ann Weeks died on December 14, 2020 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.⁴ She Carol Ann Weeks Davis, 79, of Goode, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1941 to the late Clarence Gilbert Weeks and Ruby Lee Yopp Weeks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Davis Arrington and sister, Ethel May Casteel. Carol was a member of Brookhill Wesleyan Church where she attended faithfully. She loved knitting, reading, swinging, and working in her garden. Carol loved her family and taking care of all her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, George W. Davis; daughter, Joyce Davis Fincher; grandchildren, David Arrington (Kelli), Kevin Arrington, Sarah Mullins (William) and Ryan Fincher (Rachael); nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Weeks (Mary), and Robert Weeks (Dawn); and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Brookhill Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Brian Cook and the Rev. Rodney Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Virginia Memorial Park. on December 16, 2020.⁴

     Ethel Maye Weeks was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-54-9447.⁸ She was born on November 7, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 As of December 20, 1964,her married name was Casteel.⁴ She married Barry Leighton Casteel on December 20, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,4 Ethel Maye Weeks died on January 15, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^8,1,9 She CASTEEL, Ethel Maye Weeks, 57, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2001. She was a member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren, a life-term deacon, also a member of the choir, assistant pianist and organist, and a member of the Women's Fellowship Friendship Circle. She was an employee of the Carilion Health System for over 23 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence G. Weeks. She is survived by her husband, Barry Leighton Casteel; sons and daughter-in-law, Barry Lynn Casteel of Roanoke, Philip and Kim Casteel of Roanoke; grandchildren, Lindsey Casteel, Philip Casteel, Jr., Kelsey Casteel, Alan Edwards and Gary Caldwell; mother, Ruby L. Weeks of Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, G. W. and Carol Davis of Goode; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Mary Weeks of Floyd, Robert and Dawn Weeks of Floyd; special caregiver, Tami Jackson; devoted friends, Mabel Naff and Estelle Vinyard. The family would like to express their thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice for all their care. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2001 at Peters Creek Church of the Brethren with Rev. Dr. Jack Lowe and Rev. Paris Bain officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. on January 17, 2001.¹