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     Rosa Mae "Rosie" Carter was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born circa 1898 at South Carolina.^4,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was Iddings.⁴ She married Wilsie Daniel Iddings, son of Anderson Lafayette Iddings and Laura L. Whitenack, circa 1927.^1,4 Rosa Mae "Rosie" Carter died on December 8, 1969 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She Mrs. Rosa Mae Iddings, 71, of Matoaka, formerly of Bluefield, died Monday night in a Bluefield hospital following long illness. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. She had made her home in Matoaka with a sister, Mrs. Mose Jenkins. Additional survivors include one son, Ronald L. Iddings of Radford, Va; one other sister Mrs. Grover Baldwin of Lansing N.C; one brother, Robie Carter of Matoaka and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today at 3:30 p.m. at Mercer Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles B. Nunn Jr. and Dr. Primitive Delgado officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Bluefield. Pallbearers: Thurmond Scruggs, John Lockhart, Joe Meade, Arthur Carroll, Roy Hill and John Wilkinson. on December 10, 1969.³

     His Social Security Number was 232-58-9249.⁴ Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Iddings married Colleen Unknown.² Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Iddings was born on February 9, 1937 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Kathleen Leona McClosky on August 7, 1955 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Iddings and Kathleen Leona McClosky were divorced on December 3, 1971 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁶ Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Iddings married Catherine Anne Blake on December 18, 1971 at Jonesboro, Grant Co., Indiana.³ Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Iddings and Catherine Anne Blake were divorced on August 22, 1986 at Clay Co., Florida.⁵ Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Iddings died on April 19, 2007 at St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., Florida, at age 70.^2,4 He Ronald Lee Iddings, age 70, died peacefully at his home in St. Augustine, Fla., on Thursday, April 19, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb 9, 1937, in the small town of Bluefield, W.Va., raised by his parents, Wilsie and Rose Iddings. Ron and his beloved wife, Colleen, reside in St. Augustine. He was a dedicated husband and father. He lived life with great integrity. Surviving are his wife, Colleen Iddings; his sons, Dan Iddings, James Iddings, Lee Iddings; daughter, Dawn Bloom and husband, Jack Bloom; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Iddings, Jackson Bloom and Travis Bloom. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Crescent Beach Baptist Church, 885 State Road 206 E, St. Augustine. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. David Beauchamp and the Rev. Jerry Powers.
on April 22, 2007.²

     Willie R. Argabright was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born circa 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Okey Chapel Iddings, son of Anderson Lafayette Iddings and Laura L. Whitenack, on April 11, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 11, 1925,her married name was Iddings. Willie R. Argabright died in October, 1976.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-5215.⁴ Paul Chapel Iddings married Claudine Carew.³ Paul Chapel Iddings was born on July 18, 1934 at Virginia.⁴ He died on August 3, 1991 at age 57.⁴

     Kerry Eli Sutphin was born on September 27, 1900 at Virginia.¹ He married Bertha Louvenie "Venie" Iddings, daughter of Anderson Lafayette Iddings and Laura L. Whitenack, on June 21, 1921.^1,2 Kerry Eli Sutphin died on September 9, 1955 at age 54.^1,2

     Ward William Sutphin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 20, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 He married Elsie Mae Dobbins on March 17, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,7 Ward William Sutphin died on March 26, 2019 at Virginia at age 94.⁵ He Ward Sutphin, 94, of Pilot, Va. passed away on, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Bertha Iddings Sutphin; wife, Elsie Sutphin; brother, Frank Sutphin; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Sutphin. Ward was a United States Navy Veteran having served in World War II, was a retired VDOT employee with 33 years of service, and a longtime member of Pilot United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Regina Young and husband, Allen; son, Barry Sutphin; grandchildren, Clark Young and Vanessa, Gail Duffy, Stephanie Morris and Bradley; great-grandson, Conor Duffy; step-great-granddaughter, Tirzah Wimmer; siblings, Cecil Sutphin, Carrie Cole; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as friend, Lois Basham. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Bill Norris and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on March 29, 2019.⁵

     Cecil Lafayette Sutphin married Marjorie Ann "Margie" Sowers.¹ Cecil Lafayette Sutphin was born on January 13, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-4918.¹⁰ Frank Arton Sutphin was buried at Sutphin Family Cemetery, Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Jeaneen Louise Cox.¹ Frank Arton Sutphin was born on February 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,4,5 He died on March 19, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 41.^10,4

     Elsie Mae Dobbins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 4, 1926 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 She married Ward William Sutphin, son of Kerry Eli Sutphin and Bertha Louvenie "Venie" Iddings, on March 17, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 17, 1944,her married name was Sutphin.³ Elsie Mae Dobbins died on October 14, 2009 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,4 She Elsie Dobbins Sutphin, 83, of Pilot, Va., passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. She was born on May 4, 1926, to Latha and Annie Roop Dobbins of Riner, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Dobbins. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Ward Sutphin; a son, Barry Sutphin and his wife, Barbara; a daughter, Regina Young and her husband, Allen; grandchildren, Clark and Vanessa Young, Gail and Brennan Duffy and Stephanie and Brad Morris; and four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Blake, Tirzah and Conor. Elsie enjoyed cooking, gardening, tending her flowers and visiting with family and friends. The family wishes to thank Carilion Clinic Hospice of Radford, Va., for their loving care. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009, by the Rev. Don Shelor and the Rev. Bill Norris at the Horne Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at the Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to either the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Riner Station, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or to Pilot United Methodist Church, c/o David Hylton, Treasurer, 550 Hemlock St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The Sutphin family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornefuneralservice.com on October 16, 2009.²

     Barbara Ann Cox was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 5, 1949 at Virginia.³ She married Barry Stephen Sutphin, son of Ward William Sutphin and Elsie Mae Dobbins, on July 23, 1978 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 23, 1978,her married name was Sutphin.³ Barbara Ann Cox died on July 3, 2016 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.² She Barbara Ann Sutphin, 67, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at her home in Pilot, Va. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, John Cox; brother, Douglas Cox; mother-in-law, Elsie Sutphin; and brothers-in-law, Ronnie Graham and R.G. Bostic. She is survived by her husband, Barry Sutphin; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Bradley Morris; mother, Mary Cox; sister, Rosemary Graham; sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Gary Kinsley; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Alice Cox; father-in-law, Ward Sutphin; sister-in-law, Regina Young and husband Allen; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Ronald and Lois Underwood; as well as numerous other friends and family. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Care Center, the staff who took care of Barbara at Lewis Gale Montgomery, the MBT Club from Huffville United Methodist Church for all the love and kindness shown to her. The Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Darren Landon and Pastor Bill Norris officiating. Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Huffville United Methodist Church, c/o Stanley Clower, 1246 Huffville Road, Pilot, VA 24138, or to Pilot United Methodist Church, c/o David Hylton, 550 Hemlock St., Christiansburg, VA 24073. on July 6, 2016.²