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     His Social Security Number was 230-38-0995.⁵ Joseph Edward "Ed" Dobbins was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Charlotte Marie Saul, daughter of Charles William Saul and Evelyn Viers.^1,2,4 Joseph Edward "Ed" Dobbins was born on September 9, 1935.^3,5 He died on April 19, 2001 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 65.^3,5,4 He DOBBINS, Joseph Edward, 65, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bowman Dobbins and a grandson, Greg Dobbins. He was an active member of the Fairlawn Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Marie Saul Dobbins of Pulaski, Va; his mother, Freeda A. Dobbins of Radford, Va; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Debbie Dobbins of Sherrills Ford, N.C., Jeffrey and Diana Dobbins of Radford, Va; one daughter and son-in-law, Terry and J. Wayne Vaughan of Galax, Va; two brothers, Jim Dobbins of Shreveport, La., Bill Dobbins of Dublin, Va; five grandchildren, Lisa Dobbins Mountjoy, Zachary Dobbins, Meagan Vaughan, Sarah Kennedy and Tyler Dobbins; two great-grandchildren, Jeremie Ingram and Brittany Smith. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Fairlawn Church of God in Fairlawn, with Rev. Joseph Strazzire and Rev. Jim Angle officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Healing in His Wings Ministry, P.O. Box 24, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Fairlawn Church of God. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on April 20, 2001.⁴

     Fred Hampton Weiss was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,1,7 His Social Security Number was 230-09-9225.⁹ He was born on September 3, 1900 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^9,6,7,8 He married Nannie Matilda Saul, daughter of John T. Saul and Florida Marilda Gray, on May 14, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 Fred Hampton Weiss died on December 26, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 89.^9,5,7 He Fred Hampton Weiss, 89, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of RAAP. Surviving are his wife, Nannie Saul Weiss of Blacksburg; two daughters, Myrtle Price of Blacksburg; and Mrs. Laura Braafhart of Tampa, Fla; two sons, Odell Weiss of Hopewell; and Shirley Saul of Alexandria; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m at the Church of God of Prophecy in Radford with the Rev. Cecil Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. on December 27, 1989.⁵

     Myrtle Elspie Weiss was buried at New Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on September 25, 1936 at Radford, Virginia.⁷ As of March 2, 1953,her married name was Price.⁴ She married Allen Ray Price on March 2, 1953 at Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4 Myrtle Elspie Weiss died on April 22, 2014 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.^7,9 She Myrtle Weiss Price, 77, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her home. She was born in Radford on September 25, 1936 to the late Fred H. and Nannie Saul Weiss. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Ray Price; her daughter, Patsy Anne Price; sister, Merle Braffhart; two brothers, Shirley Saul and Odell Weiss. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Vicky Price, Mike and Karen Price, Davy Price, all of Blacksburg; two granddaughters, Stacey White, Tiffany Price; two grandsons, Kevin Price, and Travis Price; great-grandchildren, Ian and Taylor White, all of Blacksburg; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Weiss, Anza Ritter, and Wanda Gerald; special friends, Kay Price and Brenda Allen. The family wishes to thank Dr. Heather Brooks and staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Center, Dr. Greg Beato, Sandy Toensing and staff at Medical Associates of S.W. VA., Kerry, George, Katie, and staff at Kroger Pharmacy; Grace, Jamie, Kim and staff at Warm Hearth at home; Good Samaritan Hospice; and special thanks to all the volunteers who cared for Myrtle. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Bansemer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on April 22, 2014.⁷

     Allen Ray Price was buried at New Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-44-4524.⁷ He was born on May 13, 1936 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,7,5 He married Myrtle Elspie Weiss, daughter of Fred Hampton Weiss and Nannie Matilda Saul, on March 2, 1953 at Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Allen Ray Price died on December 19, 1998 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^7,2,6 He PRICE, Allen Ray, 63, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, December 19, 1998 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on May 13, 1935 to the late Lester Allen and Myrtle Surface Price. He was a member of the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Weiss Price; one daughter, Patsy Anne Price of Radford; three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Ray and Vicky Price, David Wayne and Kay Price, all of Blacksburg, Dennis Michael and Karen Price of Christiansburg; two granddaughters, Stacey E. Price of Christiansburg and Tiffany N. Price of Blacksburg; two grandsons, Kevin Matthew Price of Blacksburg and Travis Michael Price of Christiansburg; three sisters, Anza Ritter and Wanda Gerald both of Salem, Margaret Sullivan of Blacksburg; one brother, Robert H. Price of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 1998 in the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robin Henrickson officiating. Interment will folow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, c / o Donna Miller, 5201 Mt. Zion Rd., Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. on December 21, 1998.²

     Lura Muriel Weiss was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^8,9 She was born on October 1, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,9,11 As of February 4, 1947,her married name was Rash.⁴ She married William Mayford Rash on February 4, 1947 at Radford, Virginia.⁴ As of March 23, 1974,her married name was Ricks.³ Lura Muriel Weiss married George Morton Ricks Jr. on March 23, 1974 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.³ As of October 27, 1989,her married name was Braafhart.³ Lura Muriel Weiss married Gerald "Jerry" Braafhart on October 27, 1989 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,8,3 Lura Muriel Weiss died on October 20, 2008 at Florida at age 79.^10,8,9 She BRAAFHART, Lura W., 79, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Gerald; children, Deann Tucker and husband, Erwin, and Davis Rash and wife, Karen; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; her sister, Myrtle Price, sisters-in-law, Phyllis Weiss and Alice Braafhart; brothers-in-law, Casper Braafhart and wife, Blanca, and Harry Braafhart and wife, Bridgetta. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 East Lake Ave., Tampa. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2008, at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 101 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. on October 22, 2008.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-1724.⁹ Hampton Odell Weiss was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 30, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.^9,2,3,10,6 He married Phyllis Ann Linkous on July 26, 1954 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,11 Hampton Odell Weiss died on February 20, 2007 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 74.^9,2,5,10 He Hampton Odell Weiss, 74, of Chester, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. He was born in Radford, Va., the son of the late Fred H. and Nannie Saul Weiss. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Blair Ours. Mr. Weiss was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War and he also retired from Allied Signal Chesterfield Plant after 37 years of service. During retirement he devoted a lot of volunteer time to Enon Baptist Church where he was a member for 50 years. His first priority in life was God and family. He also enjoyed bowling, golf, and traveling with his wife and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Weiss; daughter, Deborah W. Ours and husband Butch of Concord, N.C; son, Frankie W. Weiss and wife Teresa of Dinwiddie, Va; four grandchildren, Whitney A. Ours, Andrew B. Ours, Katie F. Weiss and Kellie S. Weiss; two sisters, Lura M. Braafhart and husband Gerry of Sun City, Fla. and Myrtle E. Price of Blacksburg, Va; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends Henry and Elva Respess of Chester. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Friday, February 23, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. where funeral services will follow on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Enon Baptist Church Building Fund, 13607 N. Enon Church Rd., Chester, Va. 23836. on February 22, 2007.²

     Phyllis Ann Linkous was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 28, 1936 at Belspring, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of July 26, 1954,her married name was Weiss.¹ She married Hampton Odell Weiss, son of Fred Hampton Weiss and Nannie Matilda Saul, on July 26, 1954 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,3 Phyllis Ann Linkous died on June 13, 2014 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 77.^3,7 She Phyllis A. Weiss, 77, of Chester, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014. Born in Radford, Va., she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Iva Ferrell Linkous. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hampton O. Weiss; and grandson, Matthew Blair Ours. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah W. Ours and her husband, Butch; son, Frankie W. Weiss and his wife, Teresa; four grandchildren, Whitney A. Logan and her husband, Chris, Andrew B. Ours, Katie E. Weiss, and Kellie S. Weiss; great-grandson, Brayden M. Carroll; two brothers, James F. Linkous Jr., and his friend, Linda, and John W. Linkous and his wife, Helen. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Enon Baptist Church, 13607 N. Enon Church Road, Chester, VA 23836. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. on June 15, 2014.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-94-3768.⁵ Patsy Anne Price was buried at New Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on February 4, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^4,5,6,7 She died on March 10, 2003 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 44.^3,5,6,7 She PRICE, Patsy Anne, 44, of Blacksburg, died Monday, March 10, 2003 at her home. She was born in Radford, Va. on February 4, 1959. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Ray Price. She was an avid participant in the annual Special Olympics and was especially competitive in the softball throw, the standing broad jump, and the 50 meter dashes. Anne was a champion in the true spirit of the Special Olympics. She is survived by her mother Myrtle Weiss Price, of Blacksburg; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy Ray and Vicky Price, of Blacksburg, Michael and Karen Price, of Christiansburg, David Wayne and Kay Price, of Blacksburg; two nieces, Stacey Price, of Christiansburg, Tiffany Price, of Blacksburg; two nephews, Kevin Price, of Blacksburg, Travis Price, of Christiansburg; special friends, Robert Wingo, Scott Johnson, Barry Seavers, Steve Mick, Uncle Doug Smith; and lots of other friends and family. The family wishes to thank Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff and the Carilion Hospice Services of the New River Valley, especially Claudia Jones-Lazama and good friend, Brenda Allen, for their loving care. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Linda Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 12, 2003.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-5017.⁶ William Mayford Rash was born on May 30, 1924 at Pinoak, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,4 He married Lura Muriel Weiss, daughter of Fred Hampton Weiss and Nannie Matilda Saul, on February 4, 1947 at Radford, Virginia.¹ William Mayford Rash died on July 13, 2002 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 78.^3,6,5 He William M. Rash, 78, died Saturday, July 13, 2002. Born in Pinoak, WVA, he had been a Hampton resident since 1946. Having served in WWII, Mr. Rash retired from the USAF in 1965 after 20 years service. He went on to work in Civil Service retiring from the Naval Air Reworks in 1984. An avid golfer he was a member of the Hampton Golf Association. Mr. Rash is survived by his wife, Lona Rash; daughter, Elaine Lockard and her husband, George, of Newport News; son, David Rash and his wife, Karen, of Henderson, NV; sister, Mary Wagoner of Sparta, NC; and a brother, Buddy Rash of Sumter, SC. on July 18, 2002.⁵