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     William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on March 22, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2,1 He married Eliza Jane/Jean Martin, daughter of Isaac Martin and Peradine Graham, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell died on March 10, 1948 at age 80.^3,4,2

     Eliza Jane/Jean Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 She was born on February 7, 1883 at Virginia.^4,5,1 She married William Isaac "Willie" Blackwell, son of Eli Fliger Blackwell and Sarah Catherine Lawrence, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of January 3, 1900,her married name was Blackwell. Eliza Jane/Jean Martin died on October 14, 1976 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 93.^4,5,1,3 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Eliza Jean Blackwell, age 93, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1976, in a Woodstock, Va. hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Conner, Pilot; three sons, Moses Blackwell, Harvey Blackwell, both of Floyd, Harman Blackwell, Front Royal; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 1976, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and the Rev. Archie Naff officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery. on October 21, 1976.³

     Douglas Richard Snead Jr. Douglas "Doug" Richard Snead Jr., March 16, 1958 - January 28, 2021. Douglas "Doug" Richard Snead, Jr., age 62, was called home on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021. He started his journey in Abingdon, VA, born the second child of his late parents, Douglas Richard Snead, Sr. and Beulah Moody Snead.
He was also preceded in death by a beloved sister, Doris Ann Davenport; and a brother, Eugene "Gene" Snead. Doug is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carolyn Blackwell Snead; step-son, Daniel DeMartin of Stanhope, NJ; daughter, Angela Henegar of Abingdon; sisters, Teresa Woody of Morganton, NC, and Linda Snead of Johnson City, TN; brother, James Snead (Penny) of Abingdon. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren – both natural and "adopted". Since he was very young, Doug called Will Shelor Son and Will called him Dad. Will and his wife Kate have been a blessing to both Doug and Carolyn. Their children, Gracia Shelor, Jocelyn Shelor, and Elaine Shelor all call him Paw Paw. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd.² He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 16, 1958 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Carolyn Gayle Blackwell, daughter of Wilson Harvey Blackwell and Jaqueline Poff, on July 26, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,4 Douglas Richard Snead Jr. died on January 28, 2021 at Virginia at age 62.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6084.⁷ Willard Wood was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on March 8, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,1,7,2,4,5,6} He married Lillie Mary Wimmer, daughter of Noah Preston Wimmer and Martha Magdaline Neff, on December 17, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Willard Wood married Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols, daughter of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on June 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Willard Wood died on August 27, 1964 at age 65.^3,1,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 233-44-4300.⁵ Donald Leo "Don" Schaffer was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook Co., Illinois.⁶ He was born on July 1, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Phyllis Jean Holmes, daughter of Otho Oliver Holmes and Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain, on August 1, 1943 at Fort Benning, Georgia.^7,6 Donald Leo "Don" Schaffer died on April 5, 2008 at Crete, Will Co., Illinois, at age 84.^8,6,5 He Schaffer, Donald L. 84, April 5, 2008, of Crete, IL, beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Holmes), loving father of Steven (Becky), Jeffery (Patty), and Susan (Tom) Kailer, dear brother of Allen (Gladys) Schaffer and Phyllis Decourcy, loving boompa of Erin, Jillian (Mark), Brittany, Gregory, Chase, Whitney, Christopher, and Casey. Resting at Hirsch Funeral Home, Spindler-Koelling Directors, 507 W. Exchange St., at Main Street (Rt. 1), Crete, IL, where friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment private at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-672-7211 or www.hirschfuneralhomes.com on April 6, 2008.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-7250.⁶ Mattie Emma Conner was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 She was born on September 5, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth year of 1897.^1,2,6,4,3 As of 1908,her married name was Mitchell.¹ She married Robert Weldon Mitchell Sr. in 1908 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.¹ Mattie Emma Conner and Robert Weldon Mitchell Sr. were divorced before 1912. As of February 18, 1915,her married name was Willard.⁸ Mattie Emma Conner married David Filmore Willard on February 18, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 Mattie Emma Conner and David Filmore Willard were divorced on December 17, 1925 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.⁸ As of September 7, 1929,her married name was DesChamps.⁵ Mattie Emma Conner married Edouard Alfred "Edward" "Ned" DesChamps on September 7, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3,4,7,5 Mattie Emma Conner died on July 17, 1972 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,3,4,7 She Mattie Conner Deschamps, 81, widow of Edward A. Deschamps, died Monday in a Bedford hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack H. Mason, Norfolk; two brothers, Berkley Conner, Robert Conner, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. William Long, Mrs. Howard Nichols, Roanoke. A graveside service will be at Greenwood Cemetery. on July 18, 1972.⁷

     Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,5 She was born on January 9, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 She married Willard Wood, son of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer, on June 30, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 30, 1920,her married name was Wood. Adaline Clarissa "Addie" Nichols died on January 18, 1988 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,2,3,5 She COPPER HILL -- Mrs. Addie Nichols Wood, 86, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1988 in a Shawsville Nursing Home. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Everett Lancaster, Boones Mill, Alice and Earl Farmer, Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Mary Wood, Doug and Donnie Wood, all of Copper Hill; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Nichols, Salem. Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Douglas Jones and Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. on January 21, 1988.⁵

     James Ira "Jim" Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 15, 1872 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, daughter of Michael O. King and Louisa Octavia Aldridge, on October 14, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² James Ira "Jim" Nichols died on December 22, 1936 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,3

     Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King was buried at Nichols Cemetery, Bear Run Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 15, 1872 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married James Ira "Jim" Nichols, son of Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols and Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, on October 14, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 14, 1892,her married name was Nichols. Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King died on July 29, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.²

     Ethel Lena Ferris was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2418.⁵ She was born on August 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,1,4 She married James Laban "Jim" Wilson, son of Isaac Daniel Wilson and Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner, on November 29, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,7 As of November 29, 1928,her married name was Wilson. Ethel Lena Ferris died on June 15, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,2,3,4,7 She WILSON, Ethel Ferris, 84, of Roanoke, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, June 15, 1996. She was loved by all of her family, friends, and neighbors, and was preceded in death by her husband, James L. (Jim) Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was a long-time member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, James Wayne (Mike) and Peggy Ann Wilson, Wirtz, Paul Lane (Pat) and Peggy Ann Wilson, Boones Mill; two daughters, Agnes Church and Phyllis Barkhimer, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Betty Jane Brown, Vivian Conner, Rebecca Keenan, Vaughan Ferris, all of Roanoke, Ilene Altice, Norfolk. Services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on June 16, 1996.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0559.¹⁰ Agnes Lena Wilson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11 She was born on November 9, 1929 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,12,11,3,4 As of April 4, 1949,her married name was Church.³ She married Paul Athel Church on April 4, 1949 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.³ Agnes Lena Wilson and Paul Athel Church were divorced on July 11, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Agnes Lena Wilson died on May 18, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^10,2,13,11 She Agnes L. Church, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ethel Wilson of Copper Hill. She was retired from First Virginia Bank and was also a longtime employee of Stritesky's Florist. She was a Charter member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. Agnes was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her children, Steve Church and wife, Rosemary, Rick Church, Barbara Delaney, Derek Church and wife, Pat; her grandchildren, Ashley, Melody, and Zachary; brothers, Pat Wilson and wife, Peggy, Mike Wilson and wife, Peggy; sister, Phyllis Barkheimer; aunts, Vivian Conner, Betty Brown; uncle, Vaughan Ferris; niece and nephews, Todd Wilson, Patricia Hill and Gary Barkheimer. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on May 20, 2005.²

     Phyllis Ann Wilson Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer, 81, of Roanoke City, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Phyllis was born in Floyd County, and had been a local resident most of her life. Her last working years she enjoyed volunteering at LOA Adult Care. Her parents Jim and Ethel Wilson of Copper Hill, Sister Agnes Church of Roanoke, son Jeffrey Barkheimer and daughter Patricia Hill of Salem preceded her death. She was survived by her son Gary Barkheimer and partner James Farmer of Roanoke, her dear son in law Richard Hill of Salem, and grandsons Joshua Hill and Jason Barkheimer, and granddaughter Brandy Barkheimer. She also had numerous great grandchildren. She was the sister of Paul (Pat) Wilson and wife Peggy Wilson of Rocky Mt, and James (Mike) Wilson and wife Peggy Wilson of Wirtz. Phyllis will also be missed by her faithful granddog Louie. The family would like to take this time to thank her special cousin Shelby Mowles of Roanoke, and her close friends Elizabeth Stone of Floyd, Helen “Yaya” Asimakopoulos of Roanoke, Denise Campbell of Roanoke, Sylvia Shortt of Roanoke and Cyndy Brown of Lynchburg, for their dear friendships. Phyllis we love you and will miss you greatly.² She was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on March 11, 1933 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,3,4,10 As of April 1, 1956,her married name was Barkheimer.³ She married Robert Lewis Barkheimer on April 1, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,3 Phyllis Ann Wilson and Robert Lewis Barkheimer were divorced on December 19, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Phyllis Ann Wilson died on February 18, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^2,10

     James Wayne "Mike" Wilson James W. (Mike) Wilson of Wirtz, Va., passed away at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2019. After leaving the United States Marine Corps with an honorable discharge, he worked for Norfolk Southern for 32 years. After retiring, he loved farming, mowing hay and looking after his cattle and horses. Mike was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jim and Ethel Wilson; sisters, Agnes Church and Phyllis Barkheimer; and his two loving canines, Chester and Mitzi. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy; his twin brother, Pat Wilson and wife, Peggy; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.⁷ He was born on November 12, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Peggy Ann Poff, daughter of William Jackson "Willie" Poff and Virginia Ethel Manning, on July 28, 1962 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² James Wayne "Mike" Wilson died on December 22, 2019 at Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁷

     Paul Layne "Pat" Wilson Paul "Pat" Layne Wilson age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Interment will follow with military honors at Maple Grove Cemetery. Pat was born on November 12, 1937 at Copper Hill, VA along with his twin brother James “Mike” Wilson to Ethel and Jim Wilson. He was a dedicated & wonderful husband to Peggy Wilson, his loving wife of 60 years, and a devoted father to Todd Wilson, daughter in-law Stephanie Wilson, and special niece Sherrie Snead. He was a proud grandfather to two grandchildren, Abigail Wilson and Amelia Modrow. Pat is preceded in death by his brother Mike Wilson, and 2 sisters Agnes Church & Phylis Barkhiemer. Pat was proud to serve our Country as a Marine along side his brother Mike. Pat served for 7 years and was stationed in Saudi Arabia and Cypress on Embassy duty. On a cold night in 1956, Pat went to a dance and spotted Peggy Montgomery across the room and he jitterbugged his way into her heart. After his service as a Marine, the 2 were married in 1964. Their beautiful marriage was an inspiration & shining example for all couples to follow. He started work at SealTest Dairy as a Maintenance Technician. Later he took a job at Roanoke Gas Company. Pat was skilled at repairing nearly anything & a hardworking man who built a long career at the Roanoke Gas Company where he worked for 33 years. He started in the Service Dept. and rose through the ranks to Regulation Division Manager in the Engineering Department. He was responsible for designing & constructing regulator & meter stations that served numerous people in the Roanoke valley. He spearheaded many of the operational technology advancements during his tenure and continuously researched and implemented technology upgrades as a means of improvement. It was also a great honor and career pinnacle for him to Chair the Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course, which included several thousand international attendees. His expertise in gas measurement and regulation was well respected. After retirement he also worked several more years at VA Utility Protection Services with his friend and colleague Rick Pevarski providing public awareness throughout the Commonwealth where he was loved and respected by all that he touched. Pat also held a master electrician & master plumbers license for many years. Pat also enjoyed the hobby of refurbishing antique tractors with his twin brother Mike. Pat’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family will never be forgotten. He was a patriarch & unmatched father figure to many family members & touched so many lives with his positive, witty & caring council.³ He was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 12, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He married Peggy Ann Montgomery on March 29, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Paul Layne "Pat" Wilson died on January 31, 2025 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 87.³

     Paul Athel Church was buried at Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, 407 Blue Ridge Church Road, West Jefferson, Ashe Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 202-18-3120.⁴ He was born on January 11, 1925 at Oval, Ashe Co., North Carolina; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 12, 1925.^1,4,5,6,3 He married Agnes Lena Wilson, daughter of James Laban "Jim" Wilson and Ethel Lena Ferris, on April 4, 1949 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁷ Paul Athel Church and Agnes Lena Wilson were divorced on July 11, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Paul Athel Church died on September 8, 1989 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 64.^1,4,5,6