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     Loy Norman 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.³ He married Elizabeth Garland "Liz" Hawk.¹ Loy Norman Belcher was born on June 3, 1943 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He and Elizabeth Garland "Liz" Hawk were divorced on May 29, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Loy Norman Belcher died on January 19, 2018 at Virginia at age 74.³ He Loy Norman Belcher, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. Loy was born in Floyd, Va. to the late Warren Compton Belcher and Ilene Weeks Belcher. He is survived by his son Justin; daughter-in-law Martha; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Loy was a kind, loyal and hardworking man who could fix just about anything and was always willing to help anyone in need. Loy was hired as one of the first employees of Ingersoll Rand Roanoke and continued there for over 25 years working in manufacturing. He loved to hike and enjoy nature around his home in Roanoke, Va. and second home in Mauldin, S.C. He was a fiercely independent man who enjoyed projects and loved tinkering with old equipment and machinery. He will be sorely missed by his family and his community. Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 27th at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Laurel Branch Cemetery with Pastor Angela Carr officiating. on January 25, 2018.³

     Althea Reed was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 23, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of June 22, 1949,her married name was Weeks.² She married George William Weeks Jr., son of George William Weeks and Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, on June 22, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Althea Reed died on July 10, 2018 at Virginia at age 87.¹ She Althea Reed Weeks, 87 of Floyd, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She was preceded by her husband, George Weeks, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Randy (Lois) Weeks and David Weeks; granddaughter, Megan Schumann (Michael); great-grandsons, Porter & Dawson Schumann. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating with interment to follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. on July 12, 2018.¹

     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