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     Alfred Benjamin Blankenship was born circa 1886. He married Ocie Ellen DeWeese, daughter of Harvey Dusky DeWeese and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower, before 1923.¹

     John V. Yates was born in 1790 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Nancy Taylor on February 15, 1808 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ John V. Yates died on February 19, 1866 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²

     George Riley Bartlett was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He Served as a private in Company B, 54th Virginia Regiment during the Civil War and walked home from Georgia when the war ended. Enumerated in the household of his son Thomas in the 1930 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. He was born on September 10, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Nancy Rachel King, daughter of Henry D. King and Sarah Ann Bartlett, on October 5, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 George Riley Bartlett died on June 24, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.¹

     Nancy Rachel King was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 10, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married George Riley Bartlett, son of Leroy G. D. Bartlett and Olive/Olivia King, on October 5, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of October 5, 1865,her married name was Bartlett. Nancy Rachel King died on March 22, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.²

     Jon Darrell Link Jon Darrell Link, November 24, 1970 - January 16, 2023. Jon Darrell Link, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother Karen Crawford. Jon is survived by his father, Paul S. Link; brother, Timmy Link; nephews, Timothy Wade (T.W.) Link, and Dakota Link.⁴ He was born on November 24, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He died on January 16, 2023 at Virginia at age 52.⁴

     Geneva May Martin was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,8 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-7444.⁹ She was born on July 19, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,8,2 As of February 28, 1947,her married name was Fitzgerald.¹ She married Leslie Gordon "Jack" Fitzgerald on February 28, 1947 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,1,10 Geneva May Martin died on March 23, 2002 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 76.^9,4,8 She FITZGERALD, Geneva Martin, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002 at her home. She was born and raised in Roanoke, after graduating from William Fleming High School, she attended nursing school at the Jefferson Hospital and worked as a registered nurse at the Veteran's Hospital in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie (Jack) Fitzgerald and together they owned and operated Jack's IGA Foodliner in Buchanan until their retirement in 1989. She was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church and will be missed by many friends in a town she loved. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Elva C. Martin and Noah E. Martin of Roanoke. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Fitzgerald of Troutville, a daughter, son-in-law, and a granddaughter, Leslie F. and Dr. Robert Schmidt and Cassie Lynn Schmidt of Fort Worth, Texas; two brothers, Algie Martin of Pilot and Donald Martin of Troutville; and many other caring relatives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 10:00 am in the Buchanan Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Donald W. Chichester and Rev. Timothy Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Buchanan Rescue Squad, PO Box 244, Buchanan, VA, the Troutville Rescue Squad, PO Box 609, Troutville, VA 24175, or Buchanan Presbyterian Church, PO Box 517, Buchanan, VA 24066. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan (254-3000) on March 25, 2002.⁴

     Walter Thomas Palmer was buried at Wood-Perdue Cemetery, Rt. 221 South, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on August 3, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 3, 1883.^5,2,3,4 He married Effie Esther Wood, daughter of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer, on December 3, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Walter Thomas Palmer died on September 11, 1930 at age 48.^1,3

     Effie Esther Wood was buried at Wood-Perdue Cemetery, Rt. 221 South, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on March 28, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 She married Walter Thomas Palmer, son of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on December 3, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 3, 1903,her married name was Palmer. Effie Esther Wood died on October 11, 1928 at age 43.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-8347.⁸ Dr. Walter Wesley Palmer was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He was born on June 20, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,8,5,6 He married Ruth Elizabeth Roberts on June 14, 1961.^1,3 Dr. Walter Wesley Palmer died on December 8, 2003 at Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,8,4,5,6 He Dr. Walter Wesley Palmer, 72, of Wytheville, died December 8, 2003. He was born in southeast Roanoke, a son of Robert Pelham Palmer and Beatrice Link Palmer. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Roberts Palmer; daughter, Elizabeth Leigh Palmer Hadaway and her husband, the Rev. Michael Hadaway, of Richmond; brother Ellis Wayne Palmer and his wife, Peggy, of Chamblissburg; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Cockerham and her husband, Ken, of Collinsville and Ginger Roberts Ballard and her husband, Richard, of Abingdon; and brothers-in-law, Scott Roberts and his wife, Cleta and Charles Roberts and his wife, Anna Ray, all of Rural Retreat. He attended Jamison Elementary and Stonewall Jackson Junior High and was graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1950. After serving in a United States Marine Corps rifle company in the Korean War, he earned a bachelor's degree from Roanoke College, a master's from VPI and a doctorate from the University of Virginia. A teacher at Highland Park Elementary School and Jefferson Senior High School, he served as president of the Roanoke City Schoolmasters Club. He was principal of Wakefield Combined School, Wakefield, Va., and Culpeper County High School, later serving as director of instruction for the Harrisonburg school system. From 1968 through 1996, he served at Wytheville Community College in various capacities from professor to dean of instruction and was honored with the title Professor Emeritus in 1997. In 1998, he was the graduation speaker at the request of students, faculty and administration. He also taught graduate school administration courses for U. Va. and VPI and was a past commander of Wytheville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2719. A life member of the Marine Corps League, the V.F.W. and the American Legion, he was a past president of the Wytheville Rotary Club, which honored him with a Paul Harris Fellowship. He served on the board of Wythe United Way and as an usher and member of the board of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Wytheville. Memorials may be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad or to the charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Donald Stansell and Dr. Christopher Pile officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements. on December 10, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0992.⁸ Donald Preston Palmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 1, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,4,5 He married Phyllis Ann Vandergrift on July 12, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 Donald Preston Palmer died on January 4, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 41.^2,3,4

     Ellis Wayne Palmer was buried at Link Family Cemetery, on Rt. 653, turn left on Diamond Knob Road and travel about 1.3 miles. In a field about 200 yards to the left, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 18, 1938 at Virginia.⁴ He married Peggy Ann DeLong on December 23, 1956.^4,8 Ellis Wayne Palmer died on January 11, 2013 at Virginia at age 74.⁶ He Ellis Wayne Palmer, 75, of Vinton, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. He was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge and the Odd Fellows. He was an honorary life member of the Chamblissburg Rescue Squad and one of the original members of the S & C Volunteer Fire Department. He retired from General Electric after 37 years of service and was the owner of the Big Boys Sports Shop of Chamblissburg. He was predeceased by a son, Barry L. Palmer and brothers, Walter and Donald Palmer. Surviving family includes his wife of 56 years, Peggy D. Palmer; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cindy Palmer, of Ohio; daughter, Linda Palmer, of Moneta; daughter-in-law, Kathy Ulrich and husband, BJ; grandchildren, Kristen Palmer, Bradley Palmer and Travis Palmer; and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, at the Beaverdam Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Link Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton. on January 13, 2013.⁶