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     Lynn Miller Alsup was born circa 1943 at Illinois.¹ He died in January, 1962 at Germany.² He Word was received in Chickasha today of the death of SP/4 Lynn Miller, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Alsup, Route 1, Amber, in a U.S. Army hospital in Germany. Miller was injured three days ago when his truck overturned on an icy road. He was the grandson Mrs. Christie Haley, 802 Oklahoma. Miller was reared at Amber and completed his high school education after he joined the army. In Germany, he was stationed with Missile Battalion., a Battery, 333rd Artillery. He had completed two years of army service. Miller was a member of the First Baptist Church at Amber. on January 18, 1962.²

     Emitt Millard "Emmett" Morgan was buried at Prattville Memorial Gardens, Prattville, Autauga Co., Alabama.² His Social Security Number was 229-05-8896.⁵ He was born on November 22, 1918 at Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia.^6,5,4 He married Edith Mae Webb, daughter of Charles Bruce Webb and Laura Ellen Earls, on January 20, 1944 at Washington Co., Virginia.⁷ Emitt Millard "Emmett" Morgan and Edith Mae Webb were divorced on June 20, 1946 at Washington Co., Virginia.⁸ Emitt Millard "Emmett" Morgan died on May 3, 1977 at Prattville, Autauga Co., Alabama, at age 58.^3,4 He Emmett M. Morgan, 58, died at his home in Prattville, Ala., Tuesday. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a former resident here. Survivors include his wife, Maizie Morgan; one son, Steven Morgan, Prattville; one daughter, Deborah Morgan, Prattville; three brothers, Thomas Morgan, Welch, W.Va., Jim Morgan, N.C., and Ray Morgan, Kingsport; two sisters, Mrs. Patsy Vance, Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. Wanda Anderson, Clinton, Tenn. on May 6, 1977.³

     Almeda Lorraine Hale was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-15-9570.⁷ She was born on March 20, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6,7,4 As of November 29, 1980,her married name was Smith.³ She married Darrell Dewaine Smith on November 29, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Almeda Lorraine Hale and Darrell Dewaine Smith were divorced on September 22, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ As of May 28, 1983,her married name was Linkous.³ Almeda Lorraine Hale married Rickie Galen Linkous on May 28, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Almeda Lorraine Hale died on August 9, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.^6,9,7,5 She Almeda Lorraine Linkous, 47, of Pilot, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2010. Almeda was a loving daughter, wife, mother and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father: Lee C. Hale; and grandparents, Gordon and Roenie Alderman and Roy and Almeda Hale. She is survived by her husband, Ricky G. Linkous; sons, Ricky Lee Linkous and Travis Linkous; her mother, Rachel Hale; mother-in-law, Jane Gordon; and special friend, Burdis Barker. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends also survive. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd. on August 12, 2010.⁵

     Travis Allen Linkous died on November 18, 1990 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     William Anthony Garst William Anthony "Tony" Garst, Sr., 65, of Roanoke County went to be with his family and the Lord in his heavenly home on Sunday, July 22, 2023. Tony was born on October 7, 1957 in Roanoke, Virginia to his late parents, JR Garst and Jean Newbury Garst. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Garst and his brothers, Chip Garst and Mike Camden. Tony worked for Asplundh Tree Company for many years and retired as a foreman. He took strong pride in his work and loved his employees and coworkers whole-heartedly. Tony enjoyed going to Ohio to hunt world records with Ron and Karen at Xtreme World Class Whitetails of Ohio. He also enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. Spending time with family was very important to Tony, he loved eating home cooked meals and playing outside with the babies in the family. And last, but not least…."How about them Cowboys!" Tony was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan. Tony is survived by his son, Anthony Garst; grandson, Archie Liam Garst; his sisters, Cathy "Cat" Camden and Connie Garst; half-brother, Brian Stump; his aunt, Pam Hill; his nieces and nephews, Jeannie, Jamey, Corey, Lauren "Sissy", Michael, Whitney, Brittany "Pooterbutt", Luther, Camryn, Carrington, Jennifer, Bradyn, Natalie, Kenzie, Thomas, Spencer, Ella, and Nala. The family would like to thank Nurse Debra Shelton and Amedisys Hospice, and Caitlin & Brandon Caldwell for the care and kindness they provided to Tony.⁴ He was born on October 7, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Lisa Gail Doyle, daughter of Col. John Wilson Doyle and Doris Jean Alderman, on April 6, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ William Anthony Garst and Lisa Gail Doyle were divorced on June 17, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.² William Anthony Garst died on July 22, 2023 at Virginia at age 65.⁴

     Carl Edward Songer was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 229-55-1166.⁵ He was born on November 28, 1986 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.^2,4,5 He died on October 31, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 21.^2,3,4,5 He Carl Edward Songer, 21, of Blacksburg, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina Naval Hospital on November 28, 1986 to Carl (Binky) L. Songer and Angela Linkous Songer. Carl graduated from Blacksburg High School and attended New River Community College for two years. In addition to parents, Carl is survived by his loving grandparents, Francis and Everett Hill, Christine and Junior Linkous, Edward and Claudia Mullins great Harless Sylvia Katrina and Linkous; aunt, Swaine; special cousin, Yasmine Hoston; uncle, Wesley and Amanda Linkous; cousin, Hayden Linkous, all residing in the New River Valley. A graveside service will be conducted in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. on November 3, 2008.²