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     Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-38-0341.⁸ She was born on March 28, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4,5 As of December 7, 1951,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Billy Oran Poff, son of Oran William "Jack" Poff and Maxie Mae Thompson, on December 7, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood and Billy Oran Poff were divorced on February 24, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ As of March 26, 1966,her married name was Higgs.⁴ Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood married James David Higgs on March 26, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood and James David Higgs were divorced on November 21, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood died on August 4, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^3,5,10 She HIGGS, Barbara Lorene, ("Rene"), 64, of Salem, died Monday, August 4, 1997. She was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren, and was preceded in death by a brother, Posie Underwood. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Reggie and Robin Poff, Mike and Pam Poff; a special daughter-in-law, Sharon M. Poff; grandchildren, Emily, Maegan, and Rachel Poff; one brother, Melvin Underwood; five sisters, Thelma Lipscomb, Wilma Likens, Violet Radford, Louise Tyree, Mina Manning; and many special nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside services will be held at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on August 5, 1997.³

     George Swanson Likens was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Wilma Gertrude Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb.^3,4,2 George Swanson Likens was born on October 12, 1902.¹ He died on August 27, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-0516.⁶ Melvin Radford was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on November 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 He married Violet Malinda "Tiny" Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb, circa 1940.^1,2,3,4 Melvin Radford died on July 31, 1999 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,2,6,7,4 He RADFORD, Melvin, 78, of Buchanan, died Saturday, July 31, 1999. Mr. Radford had retired from Taylor-Ramsey Trucking Company. Survivors include his wife of 58 1 / 2 years, Violet Underwood Radford; children and spouses, Patricia Hayslette, Laurel, Md., Ronald and Betty Radford, Jerrold and Marie Radford, and Stanley Radford, all of Buchanan; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Zorine Radford, Floyd; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, three step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 3, at 10 a.m. in the Bible Believing Baptist Church with the Rev. Marshall Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan. on August 2, 1999.²

     William Hubert "Shorty" Lipscomb was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-24-6320.³ He married Thelma E. Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb.^1,2 William Hubert "Shorty" Lipscomb was born on July 23, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on July 12, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,2,4 He LIPSCOMB, William Hubert, (Shorty), 77, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2000. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of the Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163. He was also a member of the Kazim Fire Brigade #6. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leslie L. Lipscomb; and a step-son, Bobby C. Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Underwood Lipscomb; sisters, Virginia O. Pedone, Dorothy C. Foster, Lois L. Anderson, Mildred L. Campbell, and Hazel L. Gross. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2000 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Donna H. Britt officiating. The internment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites by Lodge #163. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on July 15, 2000.²

     William C. Ratliff married Thelma E. Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb.² William C. Ratliff was born circa 1909 at Virginia.¹

     Bobby Cody Ratliff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on September 3, 1931 at Virginia.^2,3 He died on July 15, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^3,4 He RATLIFF, Bobby Cody, 61, of Roanoke, died Thursday, July 15, 1993. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Thelma and W. H. Lipscomb of Roanoke; two daughters and several aunts and uncles. Graveside service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on July 25, 1993.⁴

     James David Higgs was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-36-4834.² He was born on May 22, 1934 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb, on March 26, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ James David Higgs and Barbara Lorene "Rene" Underwood were divorced on November 21, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ James David Higgs died on October 13, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^2,7,6 He HIGGS, James D., 67, of Roanoke, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 13, 2001. Jim is survived by his wife of 21 years, Rebecca P. Higgs; daughter, Janice Waldron and her husband, Tim of Montvale, Va; grandchildren, Kenny and Reathy Waldron; his mother, Hazel Carter; sisters, Martha Higgs and Ola Lee Driskell and her husband, Bill Driskell; niece, Serenah Driskell; special friends, Jim and Carol Levkoff and James and Teresa Martin. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. on October 14, 2001.⁶

     Doris Howell was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2630.² She was born on July 3, 1924.² As of circa 1944,her married name was Underwood.³ She married Henry Melvin Underwood, son of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb, circa 1944.^1,3 Doris Howell died on March 8, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^2,1 She UNDERWOOD, Doris Howell, 75, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at her residence. She was the widow of Henry Melvin Underwood. A longtime member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. She was formerly employed by the W.T. Grant Company, Double Envelope, and the VIP Beauty Salon. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Philip H. and Elizabeth Underwood of Glen Allen, Va; daughter, Vicky U. Widener of Roanoke; special other daughters, Sue Sestito and Peggy Modica; one Godchild, grandson, Joseph A. Modica; stepgranddaughters, Erin and Kristin Brown; brother, William Penn Howell, Jr. of Geneva, N.Y; sister, Lois Fletcher of Brentwood, Md. A special thank you to brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Junior and Mina Manning and to Albert and Lillian Henry and Betty Chilman for all of their love and care. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000 with Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad or the Back Creek Rescue Squad. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. on March 10, 2000.¹

     James William Underwood was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.² He was born on June 5, 1957.⁴ He died on June 17, 2018 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 61.² He James William Underwood passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 61. He was predeceased by his father Posie William Underwood. "Jimbo", as he was affectionately called by his coworkers, spent the better part of his life in the HVAC as an installer, a service tech, and as the warehouse manager for Cool Connections, Inc. He was a fiercely loyal employee who was very dedicated to his job and held others accountable for the Company's inventory. Thus another nickname he garnered was the "Parts Nazi"! He was the beloved son of his mother Phyllis Underwood and was faithful in seeing that she was well cared for and never missed a day having dinner with her. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. A graveside service for Phil and her son James will be held at 10:30am Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. on July 8, 2018.²

     Ronald Melvin "Ronnie" Radford was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on September 13, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,5,6 He married Betty Ann Duff on March 7, 1968 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 Ronald Melvin "Ronnie" Radford died on May 12, 2008 at Virginia at age 59.^8,4,5 He Ronald (Ronnie) Melvin Radford, 59, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008. Born September 13, 1948, in Floyd County, to the late Melvin and Violet Underwood Radford. He was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Evan Dewitt Newcomb and James Louis Smith. Back in the day, Ronnie was an avid hunter and fisherman. More recently he spent time enjoying his grandkids and occasionally hanging out at the farm with his special friends, the Hubbard Family. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Duff Radford; his three girls and their husbands, Missy and Allen Newcomb, Joyce Smith and Vicky and James Campbell; his cherished grandchildren, Dylan and Sydney Newcomb, and Jordan and Jared Campbell; sister, Patricia Hayslett; brothers and sister-in-law, Jerrold and Marie Radford, and Stanley Radford; three nieces; three nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl B. Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000. on May 14, 2008.⁴

     Jerrold Douglas Radford was born on June 27, 1950.⁵ He married Elizabeth Marie Unknown circa 1979.³ Jerrold Douglas Radford died on May 8, 2011 at Virginia at age 60.^5,3 He Jerrold Douglas Radford, 60, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Jerrold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved and will be sadly missed. He was the Manager of Arcadia Shell for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Violet Underwood Radford; and brother, Ronnie Radford. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Elizabeth Marie Radford; daughters, Joyce Ann (Joe) Lugar and Samantha (Stull) Watts, all of Buchanan; sons, Jesse Allen Goff, of Buchanan, and John (Dorothy) Thompson, of Bedford; grandchildren, Korey Watts, Angel Thompson, and Kayla Thompson; brother, Stanley Radford, of Glasgow; sister, Patricia Hayslett, of Laurel, Md; sisters-in-law, Nancy Lennebecker and Betty Ann Radford; and numerous nieces and nephews including John Lennebecker, Vicky and James Campbell, and Missy and Allen Newcomb. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2011, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with a Funeral Service beginning at 8 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Botetourt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1145, Buchanan, VA 24066. on May 11, 2011.³