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     Myrtle Bridges was buried at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 242-10-2089.⁴ She was born on February 25, 1905 at North Carolina; Her gravestone has a birth date of Feb 28, 1905.^1,2,4,3 As of May 8, 1936,her married name was Dallas.¹ She married Paul Arthur Dallas, son of James Buchanan Dallas and Ella Mae Aldredge, on May 8, 1936 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.^1,5 Myrtle Bridges died on September 7, 1992 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^1,2,4,3

     Ruby Reitzel Caughron was buried at Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Headland, Henry Co., Alabama.^1,5 She was born on August 5, 1915 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 As of December 22, 1934,her married name was Dallas.² She married Silas James Buchanan "S.J.B." Dallas, son of James Buchanan Dallas and Ella Mae Aldredge, on December 22, 1934 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruby Reitzel Caughron died on April 22, 1967 at Dothan, Alabama, at age 51.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-7170.⁴ Margaret May Payne was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on October 25, 1919 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of August 24, 1940,her married name was Day.³ She married Jacob William "Jake" Day Jr., son of Jacob William "Jake" Day and Mary Esther Aldredge, on August 24, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^1,5,3 Margaret May Payne died on May 2, 2006 at Danville, Virginia, at age 86.^1,4,2,5

     Jacob William "Jake" Day III was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-76-4784.⁷ He was born on February 12, 1953 at Danville, Virginia.^1,7,2,3,4,5 He married Tina Gay Crider on September 1, 1979 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ Jacob William "Jake" Day III died on October 29, 2001 at Danville, Virginia, at age 48.^1,7,2,6

     Martha Ann Woodall was buried at Leemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.³ She was born on December 28, 1897 at Danville, Virginia.³ As of December 18, 1917,her married name was Aldredge.⁴ She married George Cabell Aldredge, son of Charles William "Charlie" Aldredge and Miriam Annie Custer, on December 18, 1917 at Danville, Virginia; His obituary says the marriage date is Dec 8.^2,4 Martha Ann Woodall died on December 22, 1921 at Danville, Virginia, at age 23.^1,3

     Herman Clinton Shockey was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 5, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 5, 1882.^4,5,2,3 He married Ethel Siner, daughter of Philip Merriman Siner and Cleopatra Albertine Custer, circa 1914.^5,1,6,7,2 Herman Clinton Shockey and an unknown person were divorced before May 7, 1940.⁸ He died on October 16, 1941 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 53.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7252.⁸ Herman Clinton Shockey Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 30, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,5 He married Margaret Louise Jamison on June 14, 1941 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^9,10,4 Herman Clinton Shockey Jr. SHOCKEY, Herman C., Roanoke, Va. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret; Son; Philip; Mother, Mrs. Francis. on December 22, 1968.⁶ He died on December 24, 1968 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 53.^3,6

     Margaret Louise Jamison was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-78-4142.⁷ She Mrs. Margaret Jamison Shockey, 87, of Gainesville, Ga., passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the Bell Minor Home following an extended illness. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008, in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Ken Scoggins officiating. Mrs. Shockey was born in Bent Mountain, Va., and was the daughter of the late Stanhope Jamison and Mary Ellen (Coles) Jamison. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Mrs. Shockey was preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Shockey Jr. Mrs. Shockey is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Shockey Jr. and Patricia, of Gainesville; grandsons, Jason Phillip Shockey, of Gainesville, and John William Shockey, of Homer.³ She was born on April 22, 1921 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,6,4,5 As of June 14, 1941,her married name was Shockey.⁴ She married Herman Clinton Shockey Jr., son of Herman Clinton Shockey and Ethel Siner, on June 14, 1941 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Margaret Louise Jamison died on August 10, 2008 at Gainesville, Hall Co., Georgia, at age 87.^7,2,3

     Francis Siner Shockey Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-12-3504.⁴ He married Margaret Lorraine Slaydon.^1,5 Francis Siner Shockey Sr. was born on August 14, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He died on November 17, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^1,4,2 He Francis Siner Shockey, Sr., 86, of Copper Hill, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born to Herman Clinton and Ethel Siner Shockey on August 14, 1919 and was preceded by his parents, wife, Margaret Slaydon Shockey and brother, Herman Clinton Shockey, Jr. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. He was a life member of the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329. He assisted in the chartering of the Check Ruritan Club of which he was a member which was later incorporated into the Floyd Ruritan Club. He attended Virginia Tech and during summer breaks worked at the Newport News Shipyard. After leaving college he worked as Post Master at the Copper Hill Post Office. He was employed by Sealtest and was a Dairy Farm Specialist for 35 years working from the Christiansburg plant. He was also employed in the same capacity by Kraft Foods in Independence, Va. After working for 20 years he retired in 1982. He was instrumental in developing the first operator assisted telephone service in Floyd County and Bent Mountain. He surveyed, helped build and develop electrical service to rural customers in Copper Hill and Bent, Mt., Va. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Frances Jr. and Donna Shockey and Harold and Loretta Shockey, both of Copper Hill, Gary and Judy Shockey of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with the Rev. Greg Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home conducted by Masonic Lodge #329. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Kazim Temple, 628 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va., 24016. on November 18, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7243.⁴ Margaret Lorraine Slaydon was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Shockey.¹ She married Francis Siner Shockey Sr., son of Herman Clinton Shockey and Ethel Siner.^1,2 Margaret Lorraine Slaydon was born on September 21, 1921.^4,3 She died on September 29, 1998 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,3 She SHOCKEY, Margaret Slaydon, 77, of Copper Hill, died at her home Tuesday, September 29, 1998. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Surviving are her husband, Francis S. Shockey of Copper Hill; three sons and daughters-in-law, Francis S., Jr. and Donna Shockey, Harold S. and Loretta Shockey, all of Copper Hill, Gary L. and Judy Shockey of Roanoke; eight beloved grandchildren and five beloved great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Jamison Shockey of Gainsville, Ga. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, with the Rev. Greg Mills officiating. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, Va on October 1, 1998.²

     Donna Jean Lyons was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 232-70-5696.² She was born on April 27, 1945 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of October 23, 1964,her married name was Shockey.¹ She married Frances Siner "Butch" Shockey Jr., son of Francis Siner Shockey Sr. and Margaret Lorraine Slaydon, on October 23, 1964.¹ Donna Jean Lyons died on February 10, 2009 at Virginia at age 63.^2,1 She Donna Jean Lyons Shockey, 63, of Copper Hill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Arlene Lyons, of Jesse, W.Va; her brothers, Tom and Richard Lyons, of West Virginia; and mother and father-in-law, Francis S. and Margaret Shockey Sr., of Copper Hill. Donna was born on April 27, 1945, in Pineville, W.Va. She graduated from Oceana High School in Oceana, W.Va., in 1962. Donna was in the United States Army Women's Army Corp. from 1963 to 1965 where she meet and married her husband, Francis (Butch) S. Shockey Jr. on October 23, 1964. Upon completion of her husband's military service, Donna settled in Copper Hill with her husband. Besides being a devoted wife, mother, and "mommaw," Donna drove a school bus for the county of Floyd for several years, after which she became a full time employee of the United States Postal Service working as a rural letter carrier out of Copper Hill and Bent Mountain Post Offices. After 20 years of dedication to the U.S. Postal Service she enjoyed spending her time caring for her grandchildren. Donna is survived by her husband of 44 years, Francis (Butch) S. Shockey Jr; her son, Clinton Shockey and his wife, Patricia, of Vinton, Va; son, Eric Shockey, of Copper Hill; her daughter, Shannon Rogers and her husband, Jeffrey, of Wirtz, Va; six grandchildren, Patrick Byrd, Michael Shockey, Samantha Shockey, Ryan Shockey, Hunter Rogers, and Hailee Rogers; her sister, Yvonne Lyons, of West Virginia; her brother, Robert Lyons and his wife, Polly, of West Virginia; her brother, Roby Lyons and his wife, Carol, of Kentucky; her brother-in-law, Harold Shockey and his wife, Loretta, of Copper Hill; her brother-in-law, Gary Shockey and his wife, Judy, of Roanoke; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Rt. 221, Copper Hill, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Mills presiding. Burial will be held at Restvale Cemetery immediately following the services. Flowers will be greatly appreciated at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd Va. On behalf of Donna and her family our sincere appreciation goes out to the doctors and nurses on the 10th floor SICU and PCU of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Special thanks to Doctor Pile, RNs Angela, Carolyn, Kim, Ken, Ester, and CNA Carl. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home of Floyd, Va. on February 12, 2009.¹

     Gary Lee Shockey was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-68-8101.⁷ He was born on March 21, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7,6 He married Judy Ann Slusher on June 14, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 Gary Lee Shockey died on November 10, 2013 at Virginia at age 65.^3,4,7 He Gary L. Shockey, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis S. and Margaret Shockey; sister-in-law, Donna Shockey; nephew, Eric Shockey; and father-in-law, J. Edward Slusher. Surviving to cherish his life and love are his wife of 44 years, Judy Shockey; his daughter, Robyn Hurley and significant other, Allan Kirby, of Salem, Amanda Shockey and significant other, James Rogers, of Goodview; brother, Francis Jr. and wife, Ellen and Harold and wife, Loretta, all of Copper Hill; and his mother-in-law, Lois Slusher, of Floyd. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.Gary attended Floyd County High School graduating in 1966 and then attended Mars Hill College where he majored in chemistry and biology. After graduation he was employed by the Salem Water Department. He and Judy moved to Jonesboro, Ga. where he was employed with the National Life and Accident Insurance Co. Both missed Virginia, and after returning he worked both construction and maintenance for Sans Souci Apartments. In 1979, he joined Lawrence Transportation and became a coast to coast Master Lease Operator for United Van Lines until his retirement in 2004.Although he was away from home, he would call home often to check on "his girls". Each moment he could spend at home with his family was cherished. He was a loving husband to Judy and a wonderful father, role model, and "advice giver" to both Robyn and Amanda. They will cherish his love and devotion to each of them and the many wonderful memories he gave them.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Salvation Army 724 Dale Avenue S.E. Roanoke, VA 24013.Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2013, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Pastor Angela Carr. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home. 540-366-0707. on November 13, 2013.³

     Eric Neal Shockey was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 25, 1968 at Nuremberg, Germany.² He died on August 3, 2013 at Virginia at age 44.² He Eric Neal Shockey, 44, of Copper Hill, passed away on August 3, 2013. He was the son of Francis S. Shockey Jr. and Donna Lyons Shockey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Lyons Shockey. He is survived by his loving daughter, Samantha R. Shockey and her mother, Christine M. Farrell, of Floyd; his father, Francis S. Shockey Jr. and his wife, Ellen P. Shockey, of Copper Hill; brother, Clinton T. Shockey and wife, Patricia, of Vinton; and sister, Shannon R. Shockey Rogers, of Copper Hill; uncles, Harold S. Shockey and wife, Loretta, of Copper Hill and Gary L. Shockey and wife, Judy, of Roanoke; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Eric was born on December 25, 1968, in Nuremberg, Germany. Eric was a very loving father. Eric had a gift with art, he loved to draw. Eric lived life to the fullest and cherished every moment of every day. Eric had many devoted friends that he shared his life with. He had so much wisdom to share and always was there to listen to anyone who needed him. His trials and tribulations were numerous in his short lifetime. His steps were many and led him along many pathways. He was always thinking outside the box in some way or another. Eric enjoyed the outdoors and thoroughly enjoyed listening to music, especially music by The Rolling Stones. The family's sincere appreciation goes out to all friends and family who extended their love and kindness to Eric on his journey. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Copper Hill, Virginia at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2013, with the Rev. Greg Mills presiding, followed by the burial service at Restvale Cemetery. Flowers are welcomed and appreciated at Oakey's South Chapel. on August 6, 2013.²

     Douglas Dewey Shelton was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ He was born on October 26, 1899 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Gladys Cox, daughter of Charles Daniel Cox and Eliza Ellen Custer, on September 19, 1922 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 Douglas Dewey Shelton died on March 23, 1979 at Danville, Virginia, at age 79.³

     Robert Harvey Hogan was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married LaVaille Cox, daughter of Charles Daniel Cox and Eliza Ellen Custer.² Robert Harvey Hogan was born on October 21, 1894 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on April 24, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 44; His gravestone has a death date of Apr 25, 1939.^2,3

     Edwin Ouray Meyer was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 228-07-8476.⁵ He was born on January 9, 1909 at Kansas City, Missouri.^5,2,3,4 He married Margaret Miriam Cox, daughter of Charles Daniel Cox and Eliza Ellen Custer, on May 15, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Edwin Ouray Meyer died on June 24, 1987 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 78.^5,3,4

     William M./C. Christian was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He was born on March 3, 1894 at Harman, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Lula Mae Poff, daughter of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on August 19, 1922 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5 William M./C. Christian died on April 15, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 42.^4,3 He William C. Christian, 42, of Butler street, Princeton, died in the Buckley hospital at 12:10 o'clock Wednesday noon from injuries received in a mine accident at Stotesbury. Christian was caught under a slate fall at twelve o'clock Tuesday night. Funeral service will be conducted at the home Friday, and burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial park. Complete arrangements had not been made late yesterday. Christian leaves four children, Lora Jean, Dorsey May, Curtis and William Jr; his father, George R. Christian, Princeton; two brothers, Dewey C. and Walter, of War, W.Va., and four sisters, Mrs. Homer Perdue, Kermit, W.Va; Mrs, H. C. Leedy, Iager; Mattie Christian, Floyd county, Ky., and Mrs. Thomas Hamlin, Princeton. on April 16, 1936.³

     Laura/Lora Jean "Gloria" Christian Gloria Christian Tench, September 12, 1926 - January 10, 2021, was born in Iaeger, West Virginia in 1926. She was a true "coal miner's daughter." Her father, William Christian, worked as a supervisor in the busy mining industry. Her mother, Lula Mae Poff, raised their four, surviving children, of which Gloria was the eldest. Life was hard--when she was eight, her mother died of pneumonia shortly after the birth of their fourth child. Almost a year later, her father was killed in a mining accident. The four, orphaned children were split up, with Gloria and her youngest brother going to live with an aunt and uncle. She attended and graduated high school in Berea, Kentucky. Later, she moved to Tennessee and ended up working at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, drawing graphs and taking measurements of radiation badges. It was there that she met her future husband, Robert Tench and they married in 1949. Ten years later, they had their only child. Gloria was preceded in death by Robert in 2007 and her brother, Curtis, in 2006. Gloria is survived by daughter, Cheryl, son-in-law, Harry, sister, Dolores and brother, William (Bill). Despite the hardships growing up, she was always cheerful and friendly and will be missed by her many friends she made in the assisted living home where she lived out her final years.⁵ She was born on September 12, 1926 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of September 12, 1926,her married name was Tench.³ She married Robert Norman Tench on May 14, 1949 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^5,3 Laura/Lora Jean "Gloria" Christian died on January 10, 2021 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 94.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-38-1513.² Curtis Wilford Christian was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^4,5 He married Margaret St. Clair.⁸ Curtis Wilford Christian was born on October 16, 1932 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 He and Margaret St. Clair were divorced on February 24, 1972 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.⁹ Curtis Wilford Christian married Nereida Marrero on December 20, 1986 at Dade Co., Florida.³ Curtis Wilford Christian died on December 5, 2006 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 74.^2,4,5