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     His Social Security Number was 224-09-1381.⁷ Oscar Banks Wickham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on December 21, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,9 He married Elsie Edna Dulaney, daughter of Samuel W. "Sam" Dulaney and Loula Hylton, on July 15, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,10 Oscar Banks Wickham died on October 6, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^7,1,8 He Mr. Banks Wickham, age 86, of Roanoke, died Sunday, in a Roanoke hospital. Mr. Wickham was owner and operator of Wickham Furniture Store for many years. Surviving are his wife, Edna Dulaney Wickham; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan R. and Caroline P. Wickham, Richmond; two brothers, Ervin Wickham and Bennie Wickham, both of Shawsville; a sister, Ruby Sisson, Shawsville. A graveside service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 1991 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Carter L. Sloan will officiate. The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Alzheimer's Disease Association, P.O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on October 8, 1991.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6785.² Elsie Edna Dulaney was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 5, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,1 As of July 15, 1935,her married name was Wickham. She married Oscar Banks Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on July 15, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 Elsie Edna Dulaney died on April 16, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^2,4,3 She WICKHAM, Edna Dulaney, 86, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 16, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Banks Wickham and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Alan R. and Caroline P. Wickham of Richmond; two sisters, Ann Roop and Ella Keith, both of Salem. Graveside services will be held 12 noon Wednesday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Rev. Carter Sloan. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on April 18, 2000.³

     Lucy Jane Patterson was born in March, 1832 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Goings, son of Samuel Going and Elizabeth Bryant, on January 1, 1856 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of January 1, 1856,her married name was Goings.

     Clyde Brown Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 18, 1918 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Mary Hester Wickham, daughter of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on June 25, 1939 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^5,1,4,3 Clyde Brown Sisson died on December 30, 2014 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.³ He Clyde Brown Sisson, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, surrounded by family at his homeplace in Shawsville, Va. Clyde was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Hester Wickham Sisson; and his brothers, Boyd Dudley Sisson and William Shelburne Sisson. Surviving are his sister, Lorene Sowder Pearman; and his three devoted children, Clyde Daniel Sisson and wife, Julia, Charlotte Ann Sink and husband, Doug, and Ralph Douglas Sisson and wife, Angela, all residing in Shawsville, Va. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kim Wells (Charlie), Bill Sisson (Catherine), and Tim Sisson (Stacy); Sara Addington (Tom) and Paul Sink (Tolley); and Jed (Brandi) and Andy Sisson. Surviving also are eleven great-grandchildren, Julia, Mary Beth, and Scott Wells, Brown and Daniel Sisson, Ann Rae and Spencer Sisson, Catherine Hester and Skylar Addington, Isabella and Henry Sink, and Will Winfield and another great-grandchild on the way. The family is indebted to relatives and friends who have given loving care and support during Clyde's later years, and especially those who have served as caregivers, Stephanie and Kathy Sisson, Priscilla and Mike Patrick, Tom Dunkenberger, Wanda and Dean Gilbert, Vickie Corder, and David Ryan, who provided companionship on a weekly basis. The family also wishes to express gratitude to Carilion Hospice for their professional and compassionate care. Clyde was a World War II veteran, serving in the 33rd Infantry in The Philippines and Japan. Before and after the War, he was employed at various companies in the construction industry. In the early 1950s, he formed a business partnership with Norvel "White" Ryan. The company, Sisson and Ryan, Inc., has successfully operated for more than 60 years. Started as a coal mining operation, the company grew and expanded into a highway landscaping business, a road grading contractor, and a rock quarry facility. Sisson and Ryan also operates several farms in the Montgomery County region. His hobbies were numerous, including antique powered steam equipment and antique automobiles. He was recognized for 70 years of faithful service as a Commonwealth of Virginia Freemason. He was an active and involved community supporter, privately contributing to numerous charities through his life. Although he will be greatly missed, his legacy of honesty, integrity, hard work, strength and philanthropy will be carried on for generations. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church in Shawsville. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Shawsville, VA 24162 or Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141. on January 1, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-8246.⁷ Benjamin Lewis "Bennie" Wickham was buried at Cole Cemetery, on the J. Kyle Cole farm, near junction Rts. 612 & 673, Flint/Double Springs area, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Audrey Unknown.³ Benjamin Lewis "Bennie" Wickham was born on December 13, 1927 at Virginia.⁷ He died on March 10, 1998 at Virginia at age 70.^7,2,3 He WICKHAM, Benjamin Lewis, ("Benny"), 70, of Shawsville, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 1998. Mr. Wickham was predeceased by his wife, Audrey Wickham. He is survived by one sister, Ruby W. Sisson, Shawsville; and numerous nieces and nephew. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 12, 1998 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Head of the River Church in Floyd County with the Rev. Junior Conner and the Rev. W.T. Conner officiating. Interment to follow in Cole Cemetery. Arrangements b y Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston, Va. on March 12, 1998.³

     Treva Estelle Reed was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 16, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 She married Harry Lee Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 24, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 24, 1945,her married name was Poff. Treva Estelle Reed died on June 18, 2014 at Virginia at age 85.³ She Treva Estelle Reed Poff, 85, formerly of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was born in Floyd County on July 16, 1928 to the late Early Denton and Annie Dulaney Reed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Poff; son, William Lee Poff; grandson, Michael William Poff; and sister, Margie Moles. After marrying in 1945, Treva and Harry moved from the Floyd area to Bradshaw Rd. in Salem to work at Norfolk & Southern Railroad. She was employed at the Yale and Town Lock Plant for 10 years. Upon her husband's retirement, they returned to Floyd County and lived in the Pilot community for almost 20 years. After becoming a widow in 1993 she moved to Vinton. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church, Lynn Haven Baptist Church, and most recently Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons Wayne Poff and wife Terri of Willis, Va., Mike Poff and friend Penny Warden of New Castle, Va; sister Gladys Surratt of Roanoke; grandchildren, Josiah Poff, Brandie Hall and husband Kevin, Travis Poff and wife Carrie and Eric Poff; great grandchildren, Matthew Hall, Logan Hall, Kaylin Poff and Drake Poff. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday June 21, 2014 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Edward P. Creel officiating. Interment to follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday June 20, 2014 at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, ATTN: Advance Guard, P.O. BOX 758518 Topeka, KS 66675. on June 20, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 361-20-7850.⁶ Robert Charles Walker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 23, 1928 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,3,5 He married Marcena Mildred Sowder, daughter of Claude Earnest Sowder and Essie Goldie Aldridge, on August 15, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,2,3 Robert Charles Walker died on March 13, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,4 He WALKER, Robert Charles, 64, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 13, 1993 in a local hospital. He was a retired realtor and developer in Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Marcena Sowder Walker, Roanoke County; stepson and wife, Ronald E. and Evelyn H. Phennicie, Rocky Mount; sister, Mildred K. Woolridge, Gross Point, Mich; niece, Judith Ann Woolridge, Gross Point, Mich; nephew, Gary Woolridge, Chicago, Ill; two brothers-in-law, Paul Sowder, Naples, Fla; Emanuel Sowder, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady Of Nazareth, 9:30 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Kenneth Stofft officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. A reception will follow the interment at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. on March 18, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-2722.¹² Lloyd Stacy Poff was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on May 21, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,2,13,5,4,3} He married Susie Lee Sweeney, daughter of Frederick Douglas "Fred" Sweeney and Susie Rae Vest, on June 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,9,2 Lloyd Stacy Poff died on March 8, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^12,7,13,6 He POFF, Lloyd S., 69, of Salem, beloved husband, father and papa went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 1998, at Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center. He was formerly of Floyd, Va., and was a faithful member of the Church of the Nazarene. He held various positions in the Church over the years with a special emphasis on World Missions. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 7854 of Floyd. Surviving are his wife of nearly 47 years, Susie Sweeney Poff, sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley and Lisa Poff, Danville, Doug and Glynna Poff, Oklahoma City, Okla., daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Tod Southworth, Nashville, Tenn; parents John and Ella Poff, Salem (formerly of Floyd); grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael Poff, Danville, Laura and Bryan Poff, Oklahoma City, Derek and Summer Southworth, Nashville. The family requests that memorials be made to the Easter Offering for World Missions at the Salem Church of the Nazarene, 3631 Evelyn Drive, Salem, Va. 24153, or Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 2450 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, Va. 24540. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Barry Lell and the Rev. Ron Graham. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. (366-0707). on March 10, 1998.⁷

     Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 29, 1860 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ As of August 20, 1877,her married name was Smith. She married Alfred Pinkerton Smith on August 20, 1877 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings died on August 3, 1939 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,5 She Mrs. Mary Gowen Smith, 79, wife of Alfred Pinkerton Smith, died Thursday at her home in Madison Heights. She is survived by her husband; four sons, J. Lewis and George W. Smith, Birmingham, Ala; Paul E. Smith, Roanoke, and J. T. Smith, Lynchburg, and five daughters, Mrs. W. L. Coleman, Lynchburg, Mrs. J. B. Ewers and Mrs. J. W. Crutcher, Madison Heights, Mrs. R. A. Miller, Charleston, W.Va., and Mrs. Edward Branham, Birmingham. on August 6, 1939.⁵

     General Curgles Reed was buried at Daniel Dulaney Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born in August, 1873 at Virginia.¹ He married Rosa Belle Dulaney on June 7, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Rosa Belle Dulaney was buried at Daniel Dulaney Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in September, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married General Curgles Reed, son of George William/Will Reed and Perdine Dulaney, on June 7, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of June 7, 1906,her married name was Reed. Rosa Belle Dulaney died on June 3, 1951 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.¹

     George William/Will Reed was buried at Reed Cemetery, Kevin Mitchell's property, about 3 to 4 miles back of Pleasant Valley Church, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 19, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Perdine Dulaney on September 28, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 George William/Will Reed died on September 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.¹

     Perdine Dulaney was buried at Reed Cemetery, Kevin Mitchell's property, about 3 to 4 miles back of Pleasant Valley Church, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 14, 1849.¹ She married George William/Will Reed, son of Mark J. Reed and Mary Reed, on September 28, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 28, 1868,her married name was Reed.¹ Perdine Dulaney died on March 22, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.¹

     Wesley Lloyd Poff was born on September 3, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Lisa Cheryl Fuqua on January 24, 1976 at Bethany, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^1,6

     Brainard William Hall was buried at Cole Cemetery, on the J. Kyle Cole farm, near junction Rts. 612 & 673, Flint/Double Springs area, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He was born on September 2, 1902 at Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 4, 1902.^1,2,5 He died on April 18, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 15.^4,5

     Robert Wilson Miles was buried at Huntsville Memory Garden, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.⁴ He married Edna Unknown.⁶ Robert Wilson Miles was born on May 10, 1917 at Virginia.^2,4 He died on December 2, 1988 at Alabama at age 71.⁴

     Joseph Reese Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 4, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Roxie Gertrude Poff, daughter of Robert Hosea Poff and Nellie Vergie King, on April 14, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Joseph Reese Sowers died on October 9, 1928 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of Oct 16, 1928.^1,5

     Roxie Gertrude Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 She FLOYD - Mrs. Roxie Gertrude Bradford, age 85, died Monday evening, August 18, 1986, in the Montgomery County Hospital. She is survived by two sons, Josephs R. Sowers, Alexandria; Charley O. Sowers, Christiansburg; two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Merle) Rakes, Shawsville; Mrs. Everett (Etta Mae) Reed, Floyd; a stepson, Kimer Flinchum, Salem; two stepdaughters, Renea Motley, Salem; Lucy Collins, Roanoke; a brother, Carlos Poff, Sophia, W. Va; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday from. the Huffville Church conducted by the Rev. Roy Turpin and the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, anytime Wednesday. The family will receive friends there from 7:00 to 9:00 Wednesday evening.⁴ She was born on March 21, 1901 at Virginia.^5,3,1 She married Joseph Reese Sowers, son of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery, on April 14, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ As of April 14, 1919,her married name was Sowers.⁶ As of April 29, 1937,her married name was Flinchum.² Roxie Gertrude Poff married John Martin Flinchum on April 29, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of September 15, 1966,her married name was Bradford.² Roxie Gertrude Poff married William James Bradford on September 15, 1966 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Roxie Gertrude Poff died on August 18, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.^4,5,1

     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8595.⁸ Edna Florence Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,6 She and Ellis Carson Altizer were divorced.³ Edna Florence Sowers and William Thomas Bernard were divorced.³ Edna Florence Sowers was born on February 29, 1920 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,8,6 She married Ellis Carson Altizer, son of Robert E. Lee Altizer and Loula Mae Reed, on April 5, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 As of April 5, 1939,her married name was Altizer. As of June 25, 1958,her married name was Bernard.³ Edna Florence Sowers married William Thomas Bernard on June 25, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 1, 1964,her married name was Dunford.³ Edna Florence Sowers married Haynes Moran "Monk" Dunford on February 1, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Edna Florence Sowers died on January 17, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^4,9,6

     Ellis Carson Altizer and Edna Florence Sowers were divorced.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-05-5998.⁵ Ellis Carson Altizer was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on April 23, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Edna Florence Sowers, daughter of Joseph Reese Sowers and Roxie Gertrude Poff, on April 5, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Ellis Carson Altizer died on May 18, 1973 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,6 He RINER -- Ellis C. Altizer, age 59, of Route 3, Riner, was dead on arrival Friday evening, May 18, 1973, at a local hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James Cole, Bedford, Mrs. Paul Gardner, Christiansburg, Mrs. Johnny Jones, Arlington; three sisters, Mrs. Surface Martin, Christiansburg, Mrs. Ollie Gillispie, Georgia, Mrs. Harold Cummings, Stuart; two brothers, Lee Altizer, and Roy Altizer, both of Riner; also four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 21, 1973, 2:00 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home in Christiansburg, with the Rev. Archie P. Naff officiating. Burial followed in Surface Cemetery, Riner. on May 24, 1973.⁶

     Edith Pauline Altizer Edith Altizer Cole, 73 of Bedford, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on Saturday, December 2, 1939 in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Ellis Altizer and Edna Sowers Altizer. She was a retired employee of Sam Moore Furniture. Surviving is her husband, James Edgar Cole; her daughter, Pamela C. Hammack & husband, Roger of Bedford; three sisters, Linda F. McCoy of Dublin, Judy Davis of FL, Lettie Brewer of Bedford; a grandson, Stephen Hammack. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Alzheimers Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.² She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 2, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 21, 1959,her married name was Cole.³ She married James Edgar Cole, son of Oliver Edgar Cole and Tressie Eva Akers, on November 21, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; James was divorced when he married Edith.³ Edith Pauline Altizer died on October 11, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.²