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     Irma Catherine Howell was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 She Mrs. Irma Catherine Poff, age 50, of Christiansburg, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by her husband, Victor B. Poff; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Peggy) Beeken, Christiansburg; her mother, Mrs. Margia Howell, Radford; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Wimmer, Christiansburg; one brother, Grover O. Howell, Dublin; three grandchildren. Internment will be in Sunset cemetery.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3913.⁸ She was born on March 15, 1923 at Radford, Virginia.^7,5,6,8 She married Victor Boone Poff, son of Guy William Poff and Ella Ree Boone, on September 18, 1939 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,9 As of September 18, 1939,her married name was Poff. Irma Catherine Howell died on January 18, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.^7,3,5

     Henry Loving Book was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.² He Henry L. Book joined the Confederate States Army May 15, 1861 and took part in the Battle of Gettsyburg in July of 1863. He was with the 28th Virginia Regiment Infantry, which was part of Pickett's Division. He was either killed on the battle site, or died later in the day. His body was brought back to Virginia and buried in the Hollywood Cemetery, a large Confederate burial site in Richmond, Virginia. His widow later married Clifton Elmore, her first cousin. Clifton raised Mary and Henry's son, William, but it is not known what happened to the older son, Frank. Military Records taken from HARD TIMES, Vol. III, published by the Craig Co., Virginia Historical Society in 1990. BOOK, HENRY L., enlisted May 15, 1861 at Craig Courthouse and assigned to Company B, 28th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Was sick at home most of 1861-1862. Killed in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Occupation: mechanic Widow: Mary Book.³ He was born on September 26, 1839 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, in May, 1859 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; It appears that the marriage record was destroyed when the Craig County Court House was burned by the Union Army during the Civil War.^4,2 Henry Loving Book died on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, at age 23.^1,4,2

     George Franklin L. "Frank" Book was born on May 24, 1860 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He Not enumerated with his mother in the 1870 Craig Co. Virginia Census. on June 15, 1870.⁴

     Florris Uneda "Jean" Sutphin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 16, 1926 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Norman Wade Eanes, son of James Abraham "Jim" Eanes and Elizabeth Hannah "Lizzie" Wade, on March 20, 1946.² As of March 20, 1946,her married name was Eanes. Florris Uneda "Jean" Sutphin married Victor Boone Poff, son of Guy William Poff and Ella Ree Boone, on April 9, 1975 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 9, 1975,her married name was Poff.¹ Florris Uneda "Jean" Sutphin died on February 4, 2019 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.² She Florris (Jean) Sutphin Eanes Poff, 92, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019, with her daughters at her bedside. Jean was a wonderful homemaker and mother that always put her family above herself. She was a three time cancer survivor. Jean actively volunteered with the American Cancer Society, collecting donations for Relay for Life for many years. She loved gardening, listening to music and was an avid dancer. Jean also volunteered at the Montgomery County Christmas Store, and was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church until her health declined. Jean was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Wade Eanes; second husband, Victor Boone Poff; three sisters; and seven brothers; and a step-son, Norman A. Eanes. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Eanes Orren (Bob), Shirlene Eanes Long (Buford), Rebecca Eanes Beasley; grandchildren, Michael Bishop, Brian Long (Michelle), Robbie Long (Amanda), Brandon Beasley, Brad Beasley, Kenny Eanes (Doris), Connie Keene; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Wayne Sutphin, Patty Stanley (Ray); step-daughter-in-law, Doris Eanes; numerous nieces and nephews; her longtime special friend and caregiver, Charlotte Epperly; as well as caregivers, Susan, Eva, Angela, Melissa, and Sandra. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on February 5, 2019.²

     William Tazwell "Willie" Sutphin married Myrtle Moles.¹ William Tazwell "Willie" Sutphin was born on July 20, 1900.¹ He died on April 2, 1972 at age 71.¹

     Myrtle Moles married William Tazwell "Willie" Sutphin.¹ Her married name was Sutphin. Myrtle Moles was born on December 12, 1899.¹ She died on January 29, 1986 at age 86.²

     Rev. William Henry Book was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ He was born on July 4, 1863 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,10,6,7 He married Viola Katherine "Kate" McKenzie on March 6, 1886 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,12 Rev. William Henry Book married Mary Davis on July 18, 1906 at Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^13,7,14 Rev. William Henry Book died on July 10, 1946 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 83.^4,10,6 He Orlando, FL. - William H. Book, fearless gospel preacher for more than half a century, died here on Wed., July 10, at the age of 83. He had been an invalid for four years. Death came to him at the home of his son, Morris Butler Book, minister of the Tabernacle Church, with whom he had lived out the sunset years of his life. Mr. Book was born in New Castle, VA, July 4, 1963, the day following the death of his father, who, serving with the Confederate Army, was killed, along with almost his entire company, in Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. Early in life his mother began instilling into his mind the eternal truths of God's word. In 1869, he entered school in Snowville, VA, to which place his mother and step-father, C. W. Elmore, whom his mother had married two years before, had moved. Young Book spent a short time each year attending school. The rest of his time was spent working on farms or at other jobs that he was able to find and perform. Later, he attended Milligan College for a time. When he was thirteen, he returned with his family to New Castle. The following year, in a Baptist revival, he decided to give himself to Christ. He became strong in the Baptist faith, learning the proof texts of that denomination, and was not at all hesitant about using them upon the slightest provocation Often he encountered and argued with the "Campbellites". He began his public speaking career at the age of eighteen, having in mind a law career. However, he was licensed to preach by the Baptists in 1882. In due course of time, after a succession of most interesting events, Book, under the preaching of C. S. Lucas, left the Baptist denomination and identified himself with the church of Christ, becoming a Christian only. Mr. Book served as evangelist in eastern Tennessee, following which he returned to Virginia to do evangelistic work. Later he accepted the ministry of the church at Pulaski City. The church had eighteen members and a $600.00 debt. When Mr. Book left there six years later, there was a church of approximately 400 members meeting in a new house of worship. From Pulaski City, he went to the church at Clifton Forge, VA, remaining four years. He evangelized in Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Frequently he debated with Methodists, Latter Day Saints and others. In 1905 he began a ministry, which continued for twenty years, with the Tabernacle Church of Columbus, IN. His resignation from that work was prompted by the fact that he desired to re-enter the evangelistic field and do special work. Mr. Book was listed in "Who's Who", was an honorary member of Eugene Field's Literary Society, a 32nd degree Mason, a trustee of the Cincinnati Bible Seminary, which school he helped to found, and for a number of years was a trustee of Milligan College in Tennessee and of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. His last public address was delivered from a wheel chair to a Christian chautauqua audience in Orlando, using as his subject, "Immortality". Surviving Mr. Book, in addition to his widow, Mrs. Mary D. Book, are ten children: Abbot, Oakland, CA; Lois A., Columbus, IN; Howard B. and Mary Virginia, New York City; Mrs. Elizabeth Sugden, Norfolk, VA; Katherine M., William Henry, Jr. and C.S., Indianapolis, IN; Dorothy L., Boston, MA; Morris B., Orlando, FL. Also thirteen grandchildren. His own words, oft repeated, are as good a resume of his life as anyone could possibly give: "Born on the 4th of July, a free American and a free Christian, and afraid of nobody". on July 20, 1946.⁶

     Buford Anthony Long was buried at Long Family Farm Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 9, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Shirlene Kay Eanes, daughter of Norman Wade Eanes and Florris Uneda "Jean" Sutphin, on June 6, 1968 at North Carolina.¹ Buford Anthony Long died on May 23, 2023 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.² He Buford Anthony Long, June 9, 1948 - May 23, 2023. Buford Anthony Long, age 74, a life-long resident of Blacksburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mary Long; his loving son, Brian Long; and two sisters, Martha, and Evelyn. Buford leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Shirlene Long; son, Robbie Long (Amanda); daughter-in-law, Michelle Long; grandchildren, Whitney Akers (Justin), Dana Long (Brian), Colton Long, Billy Long, Josie Long, Chasidi Graham, and Chris Graham; two great-grandsons, Connor, and Sawyer; his three sisters, Janice Price, Joyce Garthrune, and Nancy Keys; sister-in-law, Becky Beasley; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Bob Orren; several nieces, nephews, and countless close friends. Buford was born on June 9, 1948. He was a hard-working man with many talents. He started out building houses, plumbing, and doing electrical work, and at age 25, he bought a backhoe from the company he was working for, soon after that he started his own business and never looked back. He did it his way! His son Robbie worked along beside him, and he contracted jobs with his other son Brian as well. The family would like to thank all the nurses and caregivers who have helped so much in the past several weeks. He will be laid to rest on his son's farm at the Long Family Cemetery. on May 26, 2023.²