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     Amy Jeanette Bishop was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on June 20, 1974 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She died on July 18, 1975 at Radford, Virginia, at age 1.^1,2,4,5

     Charles Benjamin "Ben" Kirby was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 22, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Erin Elizabeth Caldwell on October 4, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Benjamin "Ben" Kirby died on December 20, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.^4,6 He Charles Benjamin Kirby, 30, of Roanoke, he went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold "Ike" Reynolds. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Erin, their son, Ryan Stuart Kirby, and a loving, doting dog, Sam. In addition, he is survived by his parents, Glenn and Shela Kirby; brother, David Kirby and wife, Brandy; a sister, Leah Kirby, all of Salem; grandmother, Betty Reynolds, of Riner; also aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SPCA. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Steven Hodges officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on December 22, 2009.⁶

     David James "Jamie" Link was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 31, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He married Gloria Dawn Saunders on August 4, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ David James "Jamie" Link died on August 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 43.² He David James (Jamie) Link, 43, of Check, Va., went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2016. He is a graduate of Floyd County High School, he resided in Bristol. Jamie was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Darlene Hurley Link. He is survived by his father, David Link of Check; brothers, Stephen Link (Stephanie) of Willis Va., Wes Link (Donna) of Christiansburg Va., Roby McDowell of Salem Va., Bo Link, Joe Link (Laurie) of Roanoke Va; sisters, Melissa Mullins of Salem Va., Robin Brown of Roanoke Va; aunts, Mary, Betty, Brenda and Peggy; uncles, Allen, Paul and James; numerous nieces; nephews; great-nieces and nephews. Interment will be at a later date in Link Cemetery in Check Va. on August 25, 2016.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-0526.⁴ Benjamin Reed Hungate was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on March 9, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 He married Freda Katherine Kingrea, daughter of Hosea Lewis Kingrea and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Poff, on March 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Benjamin Reed Hungate died on November 27, 1983 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-5640.⁷ Freda Katherine Kingrea was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1 She was born on June 30, 1925 at West Virginia.^7,8,3 She married Benjamin Reed Hungate on March 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9 As of March 15, 1944,her married name was Hungate.⁹ Freda Katherine Kingrea died on November 8, 1990 at Virginia at age 65.^7,1,8 She PILOT - Freda Katherine Kingrea Hungate, age 65, went to be with the Lord November 8, 1990. She was a member of Pilot Pentecostal Holiness Church and was the widow of Benjamin Reed Hungate. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Carl E. and Brenda Hungate, Pilot; two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Billy Bower, Salem; Gladys and Terry Dickerson, Christiansburg; a brother, Hosea Kingrea, Pilot; one sister, Louise Hamblin, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Gary Vest, Mrs. Allen (Carolyn) Nuckolls, Kathy Vest, Tony Vest, Larry and Teresa Jones, Jim Hungate, Michael and Marie Hungate, Kevin Hungate. Funeral services will be conducted from the Pilot Pentecostal Holiness Church Saturday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Meadors and the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea officiating. Burial will be in the Huffville Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at noon Friday where friends may call anytime Friday afternoon and evening. The family will receive friends there from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
on November 9, 1990.¹

     Algie Edward Martin Algie Edward Martin, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born on July 23, 1933, in Roanoke, he lived a full and faithful life marked by devotion to his family, hard work, and a love for country living and wood-crafting. He graduated from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. He remained a Hokie fan all his days. Algie shared 66 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Sue. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960 (1st Lieutenant; Rifle and Pistol Team shooting champion). After his military service, he built a career with Nationwide Insurance, serving as a claims adjuster and agent from 1961 until his retirement in 1999. He was diligent in his business, but he couldn’t wait to get home to his garden! He found much joy in woodworking, beekeeping, vegetable gardening, target shooting, hunting, camping, history (especially Civil War and WWII), genealogy, running in the Senior Olympics until he was 75, and his Bible. Whether working with his hands, tending the garden, or enjoying time outdoors, Algie brought patience, skill, and endless determination to all he did. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sue; his grateful sons, Dan (Lauren) Martin and Tim (Nancy) Martin, and daughter, Julie (Tanner) Owen; grandchildren, Rachel (Nic) Waters, Erica Martin, and Hannah Martin, Danielle (Aaron) Kees, Kathryn Martin, Noah (Jennifer) Martin, Levi Martin, Jesse (Moriah) Owen, Wyatt Owen; great-grandchildren, Judah, Micah, and David Kees, Silas Owen, and Adelia Martin; sisters-in-law Joyce Martin and Jo Flora; nieces, Sharon Fitzgerald and Leslie (Bob) Schmidt; nephews, Kevin (Liz) Martin, Rodney (Cheli) Martin, and David (Joy) Flora; and many other much loved extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Elva Martin; his brother, Donald Martin; and his sister, Geneva (Jack) Fitzgerald. The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many caregivers who supported Dad, and Mom as well, throughout his long battle with ALS, with special thanks to those who cared for him in his final days: Beverly Easterling, Paul Duffy, Michelle Thomas, Angie Turman, and Heather Johnson. We are also deeply grateful for the excellent care provided by the Veterans Administration and Good Samaritan Hospice. A graveside service will be held at Huffville Cemetery, Pilot.³ He was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 23, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sue Elizabeth Flora on March 12, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Algie Edward Martin died on May 26, 2026 at Virginia at age 92.³

     Donald Earl Martin was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on December 10, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Joyce Ann Dillon on November 1, 1957 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Donald Earl Martin died on February 16, 2020 at Virginia at age 83.¹ He Donald E. Martin, born to Ed and Elva Martin on December 10, 1936, 83, died on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva Fitzgerald. After graduating from William Fleming High School and six months at Va. Tech, he went to work for Piedmont Airlines in Roanoke for 12 years, attaining Chief Agent of Operations. He was promoted to Assistant Station Manager at Washington National Airport. After two and half years in Washington, he was promoted to station manager in Lynchburg, Va. After 12 years in Lynchburg, he was promoted to station manager in Asheville, N.C. After seven years in Asheville and the buyout by US Air, he returned to Lynchburg and retired there after 34 years with the airlines. Mr. Martin was a member of First Baptist Church and a member of the Joshua Family Sunday School class. He drove a church bus and was the chairman of the Baptism committee for several years. Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce D. Martin; sons, Kevin Martin (Elizabeth), Rodney Martin (Cheli); grandchildren, Avery, Courteney, Tiffany, and Daniel. Interment will follow services at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on February 18, 2020.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-0480.⁶ Eugene Augustus Duckworth was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on December 9, 1899 at Burke Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,5,4,6 He married Bonnie Annie Laurie Lampey, daughter of Roscoe "Ross" Lampey and Liona Isabell "Belle" Spangler, on August 21, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Eugene Augustus Duckworth died on March 3, 1983 at South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3

     Vergie M. Carr was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6533.⁴ She married Sylvester Kenneth "Bob" Headley.^5,3,6 Her married name was Headley. Vergie M. Carr was born on June 7, 1910 at Virginia.^2,4 She died on March 26, 1996 at Danville, Virginia, at age 85.^4,3 She HEADLEY, Vergie Carr, 85, of Danville, and formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 26, 1996, in a Danville hospital. She was the widow of S. K. (Bob) Headley; and a daughter of the late John Walter and Tida Woodard Carr. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law, Darlene Headley Griffin and Michael T. Griffin, Crozet, and Janet Headley, Danville; two grandsons, Kenneth H. Shively, Danville, and Jacob C. Shively, Crozet; one brother, Roy Lee Carr, Roanoke; two sisters, Addie McCall, Roanoke, and Ruby English, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Cassie Carr, Roanoke, and Fannie Carr, Ridgeway; one brother-in-law, Edwin English, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at the graveside 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 1996, at Mt. View Cemetery, Vinton, with the Rev. Kevin B. Meadows officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on March 27, 1996.³

     Roy Lee Carr was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-10-8129.⁷ He was born on October 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He married Cassie Esther Martin on February 8, 1942 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 Roy Lee Carr died on November 17, 2003 at Virginia at age 91.^2,7 He Roy Lee Carr, 91, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2003, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by a son, Perry Wayne Carr. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army in the 45th Infantry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in combat from July 10, 1943 to May 1, 1945, in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany and also was awarded five battle stars. In 1934, while serving in the National Guard, he was a guard for President Franklin D. Roosevelt for the opening ceremony of the Veterans Hospital in Salem, Va. He retired from the American Bridge Works in Roanoke in 1965. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cassie; two sisters, Addie McCall and Ruby English; two sons, Delmas L. and his wife, Chris of Seymour, Ind. and John Douglas and his wife, Tina of Winchester, Va. He is also survived by one daughter, Jeannie Hughes and her husband, Ronnie of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff on Floor 4-J of the Veterans Hospital in Salem, Va. for all the care and support given during this difficult time. We would also like to thank a very special caretaker, Carlos with House Call. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at Oakey's South Chapel with Rev. Al Frank officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel . on November 18, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-0412.² George Lee Agee was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Abbie Mary Thompson.^3,4 George Lee Agee was born on March 2, 1904.^3,4,2 He died on December 10, 1979 at age 75.³

     Abbie Mary Thompson married George Lee Agee.^2,3 Abbie Mary Thompson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 231-76-0987.⁴ Her married name was Agee. She was born on December 26, 1902.^4,2,3 She died on January 14, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^2,1 She AGEE, Abbie Thompson, 94, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Surviving are seven daughters and six sons-in-law, Beulah and Enzo Wilson, Lucille and Buck Sink, all of Roanoke, Doris and Alvin Conner, Mary and John DeWeese, all of Salem, Vannie Sue and Edgar Hale, Copper Hill, Glovia and Jess Bolen, Vinton, Verna Hartman, Catawba; one son and daughter-in-law, Kainey and Ann Agee, South Dayton, Fla; 25 grandchildren; 41 g reat-grandchildren; 12 great great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren. Funeral Friday at 12 noon at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Elder W. T. Conner officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home. on January 16, 1997.¹

     Lemet Blanchet "Lem" Conner was born in 1885 at Franklin Co., Virginia.²

     Emma Electra "Lectra" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 1, 1893 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 6, 1913,her married name was Nichols.⁴ She married Ezekiel Birdine Nichols, son of Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols and Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, on March 6, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Emma Electra "Lectra" Conner died on January 23, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 20.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3421.⁸ Carlie Virginia Conner was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 She was born on January 13, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 15, 1895.^1,9,4,8,6 As of October 5, 1910,her married name was Austin.⁹ She married John Cephas Austin on October 5, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,4,5,10 Carlie Virginia Conner died on November 27, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^4,5,6 She Mrs. Carlie Virginia Conner Austin, age 88, passed away Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cephas Austin. Surviving are two sons, Mr. Berkley A. Austin and Mr. Everett B. (Doc) Austin, both of Boones Mill; four daughters, Mrs. Oakey Johnson of Lynchburg; Mrs. Virginia A. Roope of Boones Mill; Mrs. Joyce Hale of Wirtz; Mrs. Martha Roope of Burnt Chimney; 22 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Memorial Park. on November 30, 1982.⁵

     Lucy Conner was born on December 12, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.²