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     Thelma E. Underwood was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9754.⁶ Her married name was Ratliff.³ Her married name was Lipscomb.³ She married William Hubert "Shorty" Lipscomb.^3,7 Thelma E. Underwood married William C. Ratliff.³ Thelma E. Underwood was born on January 4, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 She died on January 27, 2001 at Virginia at age 91.^3,6 She LIPSCOMB, Thelma Underwood, 91, of Roanoke, went to Heaven Saturday, January 27, 2001. Mrs. Lipscomb was born January 4, 1910, the daughter of the late James Otha and Della May Webb Underwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hubert Lipscomb "Shorty" and her son, Bobby Cody Ratliff; two brothers, Posey and Melvin Underwood; and two sisters, Louise Tyree and Barbara Lorene Higgs "Rene." She was retired from Roanoke Mills after 30 years as an inspector. She belonged to the Williamson Road Eastern Star Chapter #119 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Lipscomb is survived by three sisters, Wilma Likens of Radford, Violet Radford of Buchanan, and Mina Manning and her husband, Everett Manning of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Underwood of Jacksonville, Fla; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble and Pastor Andrew M. Purcell officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on January 28, 2001.³

     Henry Melvin Underwood was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 230-10-7106.⁷ He was born on March 27, 1912 at Virginia.^1,7 He married Doris Howell circa 1944.^8,3 Henry Melvin Underwood died on October 27, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,7 He UNDERWOOD, Henry Melvin, 85, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the V.A. Hospital in Salem. He was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. A Veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Appalachian Power Company. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doris H. Undewood of Roanoke, son and daughter-in-law, Philip H. and Elizabeth Underwood, daughter, Vicky U. Widener of Roanoke, special other daughter Sue Sestito, one god child, grandson Joseph A. Modica, four sisters, Violet Radford, Mina Manning, Wilma Likens and Thelma Lipscomb, four brothers-in-law, Melvin Radford, Everett Manning, Shorty Lipscomb and Jesse Tyree, one sister-in-law, Phyllis Underwood, two step granddaughters Erin and Kristen Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. & Mrs. J.O. Underwood, one brother, Possie Underwood, two sisters, Louise Tyree and Rene Higgs. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel. on October 29, 1997.³

     Wilma Gertrude Underwood was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-3472.⁷ Her married name was Likens.⁵ She married George Swanson Likens.^5,6,3 Wilma Gertrude Underwood was born on March 27, 1914 at Virginia.^1,2,7 She died on January 31, 2003 at Virginia at age 88.^2,3 She LIKENS, Wilma Gertrude, 88, of Blacksburg, formerly of Back Creek, Orchard Rd. S.W., Roanoke, Co., passed away Friday, January 31, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Otha Underwood and Della May Underwood, three sisters, Louise Tyree, Lorene Higgs and Thelma Lipscomb and two brothers, Melvin and Posey Underwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Swanson Likens. She was a member of Haran Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Gloria L. and Everett Hollingsworth of Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Garland L. and Lynn Likens of Radford; four grandchildren, Kim, Lorree, Eric and Elise; one great-grandchild, two sisters, Violet Radford of Buchanan, Va., Mina and husband Everett "Junior" Manning of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Phyllis Underwood of Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., Va. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service, Monday, February 3, 2003 at Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on February 2, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1209.¹³ Posie William "P.W." Underwood was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^3,9 He was born on February 25, 1918 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{13,5,6,7,8,14,9} He married Edith Gay Manning, daughter of Everett Eugene Manning and Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wilson, on May 18, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Posie William "P.W." Underwood and Edith Gay Manning were divorced on August 13, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁵ Posie William "P.W." Underwood married Phyllis Jewell circa 1950.¹⁶ Posie William "P.W." Underwood died on April 21, 1996 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 78.^13,3,8,14,9 He UNDERWOOD, Posie W., ("P .W."), 78, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Sunday afternoon, April 21, 1996, at his residence. A native of Roanoke, he had resided in Jacksonville since moving from Salem in 1950, where he was a police officer. He had retired from Civil Service, as security police, at Mayport Naval Station, where he had been affiliated since the closing of the Green Cove Springs Facility. He was a member of the Duval Masonic Lodge, No. 159, F & AM, the Glynlea Grace United Methodist Church, was a U.S. Army World War II disabled veteran, and a member of the DAV Chapter No. 26, Jacksonville, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis; one son, James, Jacksonville, Fla; one brother, Henry Melvin Underwood; six sisters, Mina Manning, Louise Tyree, Barbara Higgs, Wilma Likens, Thelma Lipscomb, all of Roanoke, Violet Radford, Natural Bridge. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 1996, from the chapel of the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 6940 Atlantic Blvd., with Rev. Kip Younger officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. on April 23, 1996.³

     Louise Christine Underwood was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5815.⁶ Her married name was Tyree.² Her married name was Smith.² She married Jesse L. Tyree.² Louise Christine Underwood married Unknown Smith.² Louise Christine Underwood was born on March 21, 1921 at Virginia.^1,6 She died on September 24, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^6,2 She TYREE, Louise Christine Underwood, 76, of Roanoke, died September 24, 1997 at her home. She was retired from Double Envelope Corp. Mrs. Tyree was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara (Rene) Higgs and a brother, Posey W. Underwood. Surviving is her husband, Jesse Tyree; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy J. and Linda Smith, Billy Eugene and Gladys Smith; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mina and Everett (Jr.) Manning, Thelma & William (Shorty) Lipscomb, Wilma Likens, Violet and Melvin Radford; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Doris Underwood; eight grand children; eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 26, 1997. The Rev. Maurice Wright will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday on September 25, 1997.²

     Violet Malinda "Tiny" Underwood was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 1, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 As of circa 1940,her married name was Radford.² She married Melvin Radford circa 1940.^2,9,10,3 Violet Malinda "Tiny" Underwood died on October 30, 2005 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 82.^8,2,3,11 She Violet "Tiny" Underwood Radford, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday morning, October 30, 2005. Mrs. Radford retired from Lee's Carpets. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 1/2; years Melvin Radford on July 31, 1999; sisters, Thelma Lipscomb, Wilma Likens, Louise Tyree, and Barbara Higgs; brothers, Melvin Underwood and Posey Underwood; and great-grandsons, Evan Newcomb and James Smith. Survivors include her children and spouses, Patricia Hayslett of Laurel, Maryland, Ronald and Betty Radford, Jerrold and Marie Radford, all of Buchanan, and Stanley Radford of Glasgow; sister and brother-in-law, Mina and Junior Manning of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2005 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl B. Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery~Buchanan. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, 254-3000. on November 1, 2005.²

     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