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     Alfred Hunter Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 28, 1913 at Kentucky.^1,2 He married Sue Lee Proffit on October 7, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 Alfred Hunter Yeatts and Sue Lee Proffit were divorced on January 7, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Alfred Hunter Yeatts died on November 23, 1958 at age 45.²

     Geneva Smith was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Knowles.¹ She married Unknown Knowles.¹ Geneva Smith was born on June 5, 1932 at Virginia.³ She died on August 7, 2006 at Virginia at age 74.^1,3 She Geneva Smith Knowles, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2006. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Albert and Ethel Smith, of Floyd. She is survived by two children, three grandchildren, cousins, and many very special friends and neighbors. The will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. A graveside service will be Thursday August 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery with the Rev. Monroe Hedrick officiating. She will be buried beside her parents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rescue Squad. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on August 9, 2006.¹

     Irvine Thurman Yeatts was born circa 1918 at Minglewood, Tennessee.^1,2 He married Dorothy Simmons on February 24, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Irvine Thurman Yeatts and Dorothy Simmons were divorced on May 21, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Irvine Thurman Yeatts married Edith Irene Smith on April 6, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Irvine Thurman Yeatts married Hilda Olivia Turner on January 19, 1954 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.³ Irvine Thurman Yeatts died on March 10, 1987.

     William Ray Bratcher was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 1, 1933 at Rockfield, Warren Co., Kentucky.^2,3 He married Linda Lee Manning, daughter of William Robert Manning and Onie Olive Milliron, circa 1952.^1,2 William Ray Bratcher died on May 17, 2007 at Virginia at age 73.^2,3 He William Ray Bratcher, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday May 17, 2007. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was the owner of Oak Grove Shell. Mr. Bratcher was born in Rockfield, Kentucky, and preceded in death by his parents, Ray F. and Willie Sullivan Bratcher, two brothers, C. W. Bratcher and W. F. Bratcher and a sister, Nelva Trevey. He had an ardent love for horse racing and gardening. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda M. Bratcher, whom he met at Bethesda Naval Hospital as the two of them were serving in the Armed Forces. Also surviving are a son, Steve Bratcher and wife, Tammey; daughter, Debra Bratcher; grandchildren, Whitney Ryan Bratcher and Steven Bratcher, II; numerous nieces; nephews and two sisters-in-law, Rita Bratcher and Anna Marie Bratcher; aunt, Novice Sullivan; and his very special four legged friend, Quincey. Services will be at Oakeys South Chapel, 12 noon Monday, May 21, 2007. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakeys South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel. 989-3131. on May 20, 2007.²

     Steven Tracy "Steve" Bratcher Sr. Steven “Steve” Tracy Bratcher, Sr. age 63, of Roanoke, VA ,peacefully went home surrounded by his family on January 19, 2022. Steve was the second generation owner of Bratcher’s Oak Grove Shell since 1972. He loved hunting, fishing, golf, coaching Little League Baseball, and watching his beloved Washington Redskins. Steve is preceded in death by his parents, William and Linda Bratcher. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Tammey Bratcher. Children, Whitney Bratcher and Steven Bratcher, II. His sister Debra Bratcher, Uncle William Manning. Grandchildren Kyrstin, Katelynne, and Elexis Bratcher-Davis and Ferryn Bratcher. Also survived by father-in-law Lee Powers, sisters-in-laws Karolene (Randy) Pittman, Johniece (Donnie) Blankenship, Myra Powers and lots of loving nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the Visiting Angles and Carilion Hospice.⁵ He was born on September 30, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Tammey Lynne Powers on August 12, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Steven Tracy "Steve" Bratcher Sr. died on January 19, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.⁵

     Catherine Eldora Graham was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ She Catherine Graham Sutphin, 82, of Bassett, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born in Floyd on July 21, 1939 to the late Branson Graham and the late Reva Dickerson Graham. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph, Ray and Bill. Catherine is survived by sons, Richard Sutphin and Steve Sutphin; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine Quesenberry and Margie Morris.⁸ She was born on July 21, 1939 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,9 As of September 27, 1964,her married name was Sutphin.⁴ She married Shade Harless Sutphin Jr. on September 27, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 Catherine Eldora Graham died on July 24, 2021 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 82.⁸

     Claudine Elaine Graham Claudine Elaine Quesenberry, 74 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Branson & Reva Graham; and siblings, Bill Graham, Catherine Sutphin, Ray Graham, and Ralph Graham. She loved deer hunting, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Billy Mack Quesenberry; children, Wayne & Cathy Quesenberry and Marie & Mike Simpkins; grandchildren, Jodie Vaughn & Shawn Shearing, Travis & Mikayla Quesenberry, Ashley Vaughn, and Cody & Morgan Quesenberry; great-grandchildren, Zaine Shearing, Collins Quesenberry, and Hollis Quesenberry; sister, Margie Morris; honorary sons, Bruce Lytton & Karen Barnhart and Steve & Pat Sutphin; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery.³ She was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 7, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 As of May 9, 1964,her married name was Quesenberry.² She married Billy Mack Quesenberry on May 9, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Claudine Elaine Graham died on November 28, 2022 at Virginia at age 74.³

     Shade Harless Sutphin Jr. Shade Harless Sutphin, Jr., 75 of Bassett VA, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shade Harless Sutphin and Iva Lee (Lindsey) Sutphin; brother, Donald Sutphin. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine G. Sutphin; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Cindy Sutphin, Steven and Pat Sutphin; grandchildren, Stephanie, Maegan, Samantha, Jessica and Sarah Sutphin, Chris and Josh Meeks; great-grandchildren, Bentley, Joey, and Elsie; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathryn and Darrell Huff, Nita Turman, Doris Harmon; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. The interment will follow at the Willis Cemetery.³ He was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 21, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Catherine Eldora Graham, daughter of Branson Eldridge Graham and Reva Elaine Dickerson, on September 27, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Shade Harless Sutphin Jr. died on May 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 75.^3,4

     Cora Etta Sumner was born in February, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of September 16, 1900,her married name was Graham.¹ She married Cephas Moyer Graham, son of William B. Graham and Sarah Catherine Hall, on September 16, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Cora Etta Sumner and Cephas Moyer Graham were divorced on July 20, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7293.⁵ Willie Lundy Graham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Ida Jane Dillow.^3,6 Willie Lundy Graham was born on August 18, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Eula Mae Gearheart, daughter of George Harvey Gearheart and Sarah Victoria Puckett, on July 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Willie Lundy Graham and Eula Mae Gearheart were divorced on October 5, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Willie Lundy Graham died on May 14, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^5,3