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     Talmadge T. "Tap" Weddle was born on January 5, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Edna Adlene Keith on November 18, 1951.² Talmadge T. "Tap" Weddle died on November 17, 2007 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.² He Talmadge T. (Tap) Weddle., 84, of Floyd, died Saturday November 17, 2007 at his home. He was born in Floyd County on January 5, 1923, to the late Thomas Tazewell Weddle and Loula Alice Alderman Weddle. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Clara Weddle Harman. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Italy, Greece and North Africa. He was a Life Member and Past Commander of Floyd VFW Post #7854 and Past Commander of American Legion Post #127. He married Edna Keith on November 18, 1951. He retired with 45 years service from the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, assisting farmers and landowners in Floyd and surrounding counties. He was Assistant Scoutmaster to a local Boy Scout Troop. He was a longtime member of the Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Edna Keith Weddle; daughter and son-in-law, Diana W. and Richard Burton of Dublin; sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas K. Weddle of Roanoke and Lester and Judy Weddle of Floyd; grandchildren, Todd Boothe and wife, Kim of Floyd, Whitney Boothe of Christiansburg, Corey Weddle of Madison, Mo., Jessica Weddle of Red Oak, Iowa, Jamie Prillaman of Bedford, Jessie Weddle of Roanoke, Barry Nichols of Floyd, Lawrence Nichols of Floyd and Tracy B. Hubbard and husband, Jason of Blacksburg; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Keegan, MacKenzie, Carter, Jay, Annika, Bronwyn and Aaron; brother, Edmund Weddle of Floyd and numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at Topeco Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Ralph Duncan and the Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow at Topeco Cemetery, with full Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. on November 18, 2007.²

     Minnie Lee Bowman was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-3511.⁵ She was born on March 9, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married General W. McAlexander on July 19, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of July 19, 1927,her married name was McAlexander. Minnie Lee Bowman died on February 14, 1995 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^5,4 She McALEXANDER, Minnie Lee, 85, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 1995, at her home. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Hazel Lee and Sara Lou McAlexander and a grandson, Gary Wayne West. Surviving are her husband, General McAlexander, Pilot; one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Junior West, Pilot; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Ethel McAlexander, Floyd, Archie and Lena McAlexander, Pilot; two sisters, Nettie Vaughan, Galax, Essie Mae Bishop, Christiansburg; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 1995, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial will be in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on February 15, 1995.⁴

     Alice Jane Boothe was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5517.⁵ She was born on October 25, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She married Garland Alton Conner, son of Samuel Harley Conner and Mamie Arabelle Conner, on July 1, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1958,her married name was Conner. Alice Jane Boothe and Garland Alton Conner were divorced on January 12, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 Alice Jane Boothe died on July 7, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,3 She CONNER, Alice Boothe, 69, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001 in a Salem Hospital. She retired from the school system with over forty years of service. She was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lane Boothe and a sister, Gene Vest. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Jeff Guilliams of Floyd, Karen Conner of Floyd; grandson, Cy Tucker Guilliams of Floyd; mother, Elzada W. Boothe of Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Vernice Boothe of Aurora, Co., Williams and Judy Boothe of Check; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry and the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
on July 9, 2001.³

     Evlyn Russell Wood was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 417-54-0316. She was born on May 24, 1922 at Birmingham Junction, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^7,6 As of January 6, 1940,her married name was Sizemore.^5,3 She married Horrance Conville Sizemore Jr. on January 6, 1940 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.^5,3 Evlyn Russell Wood died on November 7, 1998 at Alabama at age 76.^7,5,6 She Our loving mother Sizemore, Evelyn R., age 76, of Birmingham, died November 7, 1998. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Tarrant; member of Eastern Star Boyles Chapter; past member of the Sweet AdeLines. Burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville. Survivors: husband, Mr. H. C. Sizemore; daughters, Ruth A. Holland and Carol J. Yongue, all of Birmingham; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. on November 8, 1998.⁵

     Hannah Boothe was born in 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Joseph Bishop on November 8, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 30, 1826,her married name was Bishop. Hannah Boothe died on December 15, 1854 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 416-20-1237.⁹ Cubert Acosta Wood was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.¹⁰ He was born on July 29, 1924 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^9,3,4,11 He married Edwina Louise Pocus on January 15, 1945 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,2,12 Cubert Acosta Wood died on September 24, 1995 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 71.^9,10,11 He Cubert A. Wood, 71, of Huntsville died Sunday at his home. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wood was retired from Linde Division of Union Carbide Corp., having served as plant manager in several locations. He was a past president of the Alabama Chemical Producers Association and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Louise P. Wood; a daughter, Lyn Cross of Sewickley, Pa; a son, Cubert T. Wood of Columbia, Tenn; a sister, Russell Sizemore of Birmingham; and five grandchildren. on September 25, 1995.¹⁰

     Samuel Wayne Hancock was born on September 26, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Brenda Dawn Belcher on December 19, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Wayne Hancock died on October 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 76.³

     Edwina Louise Pocus was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.³ She was born on March 8, 1926 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,3 She married Cubert Acosta Wood, son of Cubert Russell Wood and Mary Evelyn Smith, on January 15, 1945 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,2,3 As of January 15, 1945,her married name was Wood.¹ Edwina Louise Pocus died on October 21, 2015 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 89.³ She March 8, 1926 - Oct. 21, 2015 Louise Pocus Wood, age 89 of Huntsville, AL passed away on October 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cubert A. Wood and her son, Larry David Wood. She is survived by her children, Cubert T. Wood (Sandy) and Lyn Cross (Jim); sisters, Mary Ann Luna and Clara Knight; brother, James Pocus; grandchildren, Jennifer Curry, Jeff Wood, James E. Cross, Jr., Jonathan D. Cross and Stephen J. Cross and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. on October 23, 2015.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1509.² Laura Etta Thomas was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 She married William Lawrence Bartel, son of Otto Bartel and Delvina Marinda "Della" Maxey, on January 6, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 As of January 6, 1927,her married name was Bartel. Laura Etta Thomas died on April 24, 2004 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.^3,2 She Laura Thomas Bartel, 94, of Floyd, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 Years, Lawrence Bartel. Laura was a long time member of Stonewall Brethren/Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and sons-in-law, Freeda B. Sowers of Floyd, Tressie and James Thornton of Floyd, Essie and Marion Long of Salem; five grandchildren, Alice S. and Wayne Bradbury of Floyd, Curtis R. and Loyce Sowers of Floyd, Mark A. and Teresa Sowers of Floyd, Geary and Bett Long of Floyd, Tim and Sandy Long of Salem; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; caregiver, Lillian Roland of Floyd; special friend, Lillian Epperly of Floyd. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday April 27, 2004 at Stonewall Brethren/Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker and Rev. Elbert Lee Naff. Interment will follow in Richards Cemetery, Floyd, VA. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home. on April 26, 2004.³

     James Edward Thornton James E. Thornton, 84, of Floyd passed away at his home on Wednesday October 18, 2017. After retiring from Federal Mogul he enjoyed auctioneering for several years. Survived by Wife: Tressie B. Thornton; Foster son and wife; Chris and Brie Kochensbarger; Two Granddaughters; Lauren and Chloe Kochensbarger; Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday October 21 at 11 a.m. at Stonewall Methodist Church with Pastor Darren Landon and Pastor Jerry Hylton officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He Tressie is James' third wife. He was born on August 6, 1933 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Bonnie B. Light, daughter of Isaac Albert Light and Luemma Mae Ferris, on August 26, 1955 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² James Edward Thornton and Bonnie B. Light were divorced on April 16, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ James Edward Thornton married Tressie Gladys Bartel, daughter of William Lawrence Bartel and Laura Etta Thomas, on November 25, 1987 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 James Edward Thornton died on October 18, 2017 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁴

     Allan Wayne Guilliams Allan Wayne Guilliams, 66, of Copper Hill passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 17th, 2021. He was born on May 3, 1955 and he was a loving, hard-working Husband, Father, "Grumps", Son, Uncle, and Friend. His family loved him dearly. Allan was always willing to lend a helping hand to someone who needed it. His favorite pastime was sitting on the front porch watching the hummingbirds fly around his numerous feeders. In the summer time you would frequently find him in the hayfield or his garden. Allan graduated from Floyd County High School and he worked for Carilion as a police officer for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Guilliams, and his grandson, Keegan Martindale. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rebecca Guilliams and their two daughters, Amber Horst and Emily Martindale (Brett); his mother, Jean Guilliams; grandson, Jameson Horst; siblings, Susan Nichols (Tim), Jeff Guilliams, Carol Minnix (Mark), and Andy Guilliams (Tammy); nephew, Andrew Nichols, with whom he shared a special bond and numerous other nieces and nephews.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Rebecca Dean Marshall on June 22, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Allan Wayne Guilliams died on August 17, 2021 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     Cubert Thomas Wood was buried at Crestview Cemetery, Guntersville, Marshall Co., Alabama.^3,2 He was born on July 6, 1946 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,3 He married Sandra Joan Cryer in 1972.^2,3 Cubert Thomas Wood died on November 29, 2016 at Alabama at age 70.^2,3 He July 06, 1946-November 29, 2016 Cubert Thomas Wood, 70, of Athens, passed away Tuesday November 29, 2016. Mr. Wood was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and he graduated from Banks High School. Mr. Wood attended and received his degree from the University of Alabama Huntsville in 1971, he also served in the United Sates National Guard. Mr. Wood worked at Monte Sano in Guntersville for many years before being transferred to Monte Sano in Columbia TN. Mr. Wood also worked for the Maury County TN Board of Education, and the Columbia Housing Authority, he was also a member of Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Colombia. Mr. Wood was a member of the Guntersville Jaycees, and he loved cars especially loved restoring antique cars, but his pride and true love was his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Wood is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Cryar Wood, Daughter, Jennifer Wood Curry (Paul), Son, Jeffery Thomas Wood, Sister, Lyn Wood Cross (James E) Grandchildren, Vivian Leigh Wood and Evan Acosta Curry, Niece, Shannon Norwood (Steven), Nephews, James Cross (Susan), Johnathan Cross (Brooke) and Stephen Cross (Michelle) 4 Great Nieces and 6 Great Nephews, Sister-In-Law, Linda Cryar Huber (Philip). Mr. Wood is preceded in death by his parents, Cubert A. Wood and Edwina Louise Pocus Wood and his brother, Larry Wood. Graveside following at Crestview Cemetery in Guntersville, AL. on December 4, 2016.²

     Willie Grant/Gurrant Collins married Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wilson, daughter of Isaac D. H. Wilson and Virginia "Jennie" Unknown.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-16-6715.⁷ Willie Grant/Gurrant Collins was buried at Graham Memorial Park, Graham, Alamance Co., North Carolina.⁸ He was born on February 10, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,9 He and Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wilson were divorced in 1952 at Duval Co., Florida.¹⁰ Willie Grant/Gurrant Collins died on March 28, 1985 at Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^3,9

     Isaac Wilson was born circa 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Hannah Charlotte Mills, daughter of Larkin Preston Mills and Hannah Wimmer, on July 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2