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     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-0132.⁷ Maxelle Reed married Edward Navin Burke.¹ Her married name was Burke. Maxelle Reed was born on November 20, 1925 at Virginia.^2,7 She died on August 9, 1986 at San Diego Co., California, at age 60.²

     Edward Navin Burke married Maxelle Reed, daughter of Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board.¹ His Social Security Number was 371-12-6208.⁴ Edward Navin Burke was born on September 23, 1923 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,4,3 He died on August 3, 1995 at San Diego Co., California, at age 71.^4,2

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4501.⁶ Elizabeth Reed was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ She married Louis E. Robertson.^1,3 Her married name was Robertson. Elizabeth Reed was born on January 15, 1922 at Virginia.^2,6,3 She died on October 12, 2001 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 79.^6,3 She ROBERTSON, Elizabeth Reed, 79, of Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville, Va., died Friday, October 12, 2001, at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center. She was born to the late Vernon Reed and the late Celestie Board Reed on January 15, 1922. She had retired from E.I. Du Pont of Martinsville after 34 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Collinsville. She was a member of The Golden Circle Sunday School Class, The Senior Adult Friendship Club, The Lottie Moon Group, and The Monday Night Bible Study Group. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Wallace and Irene Reed, Vinton; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Gaeldeane Meeks, Martinsville, Margaret and Charles Adkins, Roanoke, and Phyllis and Earl Huntington, Palm City, Fla; one stepdaughter, Sharron Quisenberry, White Plains, N.C; two stepgrandchildren, and 15 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Robertson; and a sister, Maxelle Burke. The family will receive friends Monday, October 15, 2001, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at McKee-Stone Funeral Services Chapel, 109 Broad Street, Martinsville, Va. 24112. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at McKee-Stone Funeral Services Chapel with Dr. Rob Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Collinsville, 3339 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, Va. 24078 or The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24115. Arrangements are being handled by McKee-Stone Funeral Services. on October 15, 2001.³

     Louis E. Robertson married Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-01-3294.³ Louis E. Robertson was born on February 3, 1908.³ He died on December 27, 1989 at age 81.³

     Charles E. Adkins married Margaret Reed, daughter of Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board.^1,2

     Gaeldeane Reed was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ She married Terrell L. "Ted" Meeks.^1,3 Her married name was Meeks. Gaeldeane Reed was born on December 15, 1929 at Richmond Co., Kentucky.³ She died on August 14, 2011 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 81.³ She Gaeldeane Reed Meeks, 81, of Martinsville, died on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Richmond County, Ky., on December 15, 1929, to Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board Reed. She was a 1949 graduate of Martinsville High School and was employed by BassettWalker Knitting and retired from Pluma in Martinsville. She was a long-time member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and the Young at Heart Group and was also a member of Fontaine Ruritan Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terrell L. Meeks; and two sisters, Elizabeth Robertson and Maxelle Burke. Surviving are three daughters, Terry Spotz, of Martinsville, Cynthia Flanagan, of Ramona, Okla., and Beth Joyce, of Louisville, Ky; one son, Vernon Meeks, of Martinsville; two sisters, Margaret Adkins, of Roanoke, and Phyllis Huntington, of Palm City, Fla; one brother, Wallace Reed, of Vinton, Va; three grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. The Funeral Service will be held at noon on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Greer officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at Collins-McKeeStone Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 824 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112. on August 16, 2011.³

     Terrell L. "Ted" Meeks married Gaeldeane Reed, daughter of Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 239-36-1520.³ Terrell L. "Ted" Meeks was born on November 27, 1928.³ He died in August, 1983 at age 54.³

     Effie Pearl Radford was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 232-64-3841.³ Her married name was McAvoy.² She married James Galen McAvoy.^2,4 Effie Pearl Radford was born on July 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married Roy Clarence Conner Sr., son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on June 23, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of June 23, 1928,her married name was Conner. Effie Pearl Radford died on June 20, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.^2,3 She Effie Conner McAvoy, 94, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Fayetteville, died June 20, 2004, in South Roanoke Nursing Home. Born in Floyd, Va., she was the daughter of the late W. Robert Anderson and Aristene Radford. She also was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy C. Conner and J. Galen McAvoy. She attended Kenaday Presbyterian Day School and remembered going with her family in a covered wagon to the Pig River Church. Mrs. McAvoy was a past member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, and most recently of the Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Boones Mill, Va. Surviving: sons, William B. Conner of Kennett Square, Penn., and Glenn H. Conner and Roy C. Conner Jr., both of Jacksonville, Fla; sister, Beulah Nichols of Manetta, Va; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were June 22 at the Flora Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. Interment was June 23 in the High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
on June 24, 2004.²

     Elbert William White was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 235-10-2411.⁴ He was born on September 12, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Elva Della Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on August 7, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Elbert William White died on May 11, 1975 at age 74.^2,3

     JoAnn Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on July 8, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ As of 1963,her married name was Hartman.⁶ She married Larrie Alton Stoney Hartman on October 11, 1963 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,5,6,7 As of November 4, 1977,her married name was Hill.⁴ JoAnn Conner married Wilford Dale Hill, son of Arthur Walter Hill and Elsie Letisha Moran, on November 4, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,9 JoAnn Conner and Wilford Dale Hill were divorced on June 7, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² JoAnn Conner died on March 10, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^7,13 She JoAnn Conner Hartman, 65, of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012. She worked at Tultex for 34 years and retired from Home Shopping Network. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Cora Conner; brothers, Dennis and Lester Conner. She is survived by her life long husband of 49 years, Larry Hartman, of Boones Mill; her son, Larry Anthony Hartman and daughter-in-law, Kim; two grandchildren, Kayla and Brandon Hartman, all of Floyd. Also surviving are a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on March 11, 2012.⁷

     Peter Morgan Hancock was born on July 11, 1860 at Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, daughter of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on April 15, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Peter Morgan Hancock died on July 19, 1929 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,4 He Funeral services for P. M. Hancock, who died at his home here Friday morning, were conducted today. He survived by his widow, Mrs. Nora Hancock, and two daughters, Mrs. S. E. Mason and Mrs. J. A. Luke, of Ferrum, and one son, W. B. Hancock, of Roanoke. He is also survived by one brother, one sister and seven grandchildren. on July 21, 1929.⁴

     Dennis Wayne Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 His Social Security Number was 224-52-9313.⁷ He and Betty Eloise Thompson were divorced.¹² Dennis Wayne Conner was born on April 18, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,7,13 He married Betty Eloise Thompson, daughter of Roy L. Thompson and Rosa Ellen "Rosie" Pruitt/Pruett, on June 16, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,5,6,12 Dennis Wayne Conner died on February 12, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^8,6,7,14,15 He Dennis W. Conner, 63, of Bent Mountain, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, February 12, 2006 at his residence. He was an employee of John W. Hancock, Jr. with 33 years of service. He was a member and Deacon at Mount Union Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Cora Conner; and a brother, Lester Conner. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Betty Thompson Conner; sons, Eddie Conner and fiancée, Terri Little, David Conner and wife, Pamela; grandchildren, Rodger Conner, Amanda Conner, Tyler Chumbley and Julie Chumbley; sister, JoAnn Hartman and brother-in-law, Larry Hartman. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on February 14, 2006.⁸

     Betty Eloise Thompson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Betty Elois McCoy of Floyd, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 79, on October 6, 2022. She was predeceased by : her former husband Dennis Wayne Conner; her son David Lee Conner; her step-son Bobby Joe McCoy; and her brothers, Marvin Thompson, Dalton Thompson, Bee Thompson and Lewis Thompson. She is survived by : her husband Joe McCoy; her son Eddie Conner; her step-children, Joey Lee McCoy, Karen Sue Hayes and Beverly Ann Morgan; her daughter-in-law Pam Conner; her grandchildren, Amanda Conner and Rodger Conner; her step-grandchildren, Tyler Chumbley and Julie Chumbley; her brother Howard Thompson (Christine); and her sister-in-law Ocie Thompson. She is also survived by many other step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.⁶ She and Dennis Wayne Conner were divorced.⁶ Betty Eloise Thompson was born on April 9, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 She married Dennis Wayne Conner, son of Edward Oscar "Ed" Conner and Cora Easter Janney, on June 16, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2,5,6 As of June 16, 1961,her married name was Conner.² Betty Eloise Thompson died on October 6, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.⁶

     Lester William Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,13 His Social Security Number was 226-70-6358.⁷ He was born on February 17, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,13,7,9 He married Bonnie Gale Underwood on June 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 Lester William Conner and Bonnie Gale Underwood were divorced on February 27, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Lester William Conner died on April 20, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.^4,13,8 He CONNER, Lester William, 49, of Bent Mountain, died Sunday, April 20, 1997 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Conner; former wife, Bonnie G. Conner both of Roanoke; his mother, Cora J. Conner of Bent Mountain; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Betty Conner, Bent Mountain; a sister and brother-in-law, Jo-Ann and Larry Hartman, Boones Mill; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on April 22, 1997.⁴

     Ervin Edward Roden was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 261-24-9557.⁵ He was born on July 28, 1927 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^1,5,2,3 He married Joyce Ann Bolling, daughter of Isaac Edward "Grandaddy" Bolling and Audrey May Conner, on November 3, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Ervin Edward Roden died on July 5, 2008 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland, at age 80.^5,2,3,7 He Ervin Edward Roden, 80, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Deer's Head Center in Salisbury where he had been a patient for the past year. Prior to his admission to Deer's Head, he had been a patient at Berlin Nursing Home for three years. Born July 28, 1927, in Pensacola, Fla., he was the son of the late Walter Roden and Josephine Backus Roden. Mr. Roden served in the US Army during WWII as a paratrooper, credited with 50 jumps. He married the former Betty Bennett Wells on Nov., 10, 1989. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children; Walter Roden, Sherry Ferguson, Debbie Bobbitt, and Eddie Wayne Roden all of Roanoke, Va; four stepchildren, Connie Collins of Reliance, Jerry Wells of Seaford, Debbie McKamey of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Colleen Wells of Galestown; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Roden and three sisters. Burial will follow in Maryland Veterans'Cemetery in Beulah. Pallbearers will be Bill Collins, Bill Bennett, Leroy Wheedleton, Kenneth Bennett, Jeff Newton, and Jimmy Travers. on July 8, 2008.²

     Thurman Claude Wyatt Thurman Claude Wyatt, age 86, of Shawsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1937, in Ashe County, North Carolina, where he spent his early childhood. As a teenager, his family moved to Pennsylvania. He married his wife, Sylvia, in 1958. Thurman had a variety of jobs in his youth but began working his lifelong trade as a mechanic at Ford Motor Company in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He went on to work for Worthy Bros. Pipeline in Wilmington, Delaware, as a mechanic and later a shop foreman for approximately 27 years. After his time at Worthy Bros., he went on to live in his wife’s hometown of Shawsville, Virginia. The two of them went into business with their daughter and son-in-law at Wyatt & Trail Oak Furniture where he eventually retired in 1997. After his retirement he began doing small engine repairs in his backyard workshop for friends and neighbors. Thurman loved telling stories and talking with friends and family. He was a great conversationalist and kept everyone up to date on current events. He enjoyed his westerns (especially Gunsmoke), playing the lottery, watching “The Wheel”, listening to bluegrass music, and playing his guitar. Thurman was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Conner Wyatt, his parents Bynum and Clyde Wyatt, his brothers Gwyn Wyatt, Charles “Ned” Wyatt Sr., his sister Geraldine Wyatt Vannoy and his granddaughter Christina Wyatt Lucas. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Wyatt Tunnell; his daughters Debra Starkey, Linda Trail (Gilbert), Alma Taylor (Larry); his sons Joseph Wyatt “Joe” (Judy), Thurman C. Wyatt Jr. “T.C.” (Janet), and Dougie Wyatt (Gina); thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. He also leaves behind numerous family and friends that he cherished. Thurman’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Whitney and Iva at Heritage Hall, as well as the staff at Enhabit Home Health for the kindness and care they provided to him. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville, VA.² He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 1, 1937 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.^3,2 He married Sylvia Jean Conner, daughter of William B. "Bill" Conner and Ocie Ella Worrell, in 1958.^1,4,2 Thurman Claude Wyatt died on July 18, 2024 at Virginia at age 86.²

     Edna Mae Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0359.⁴ She married Jack Andrew Morris.^11,1 Her married name was Morris. Edna Mae Willis was born on August 6, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She died on March 9, 2003 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,12,6,13 She MORRIS, Edna Mae Willis, 72, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include daughter, Pamela Morris and fiance Bruce Landsman, of Richmond; sons, Jack M. Morris and wife Terri, of Floyd, Samuel D. Morris and wife Linda, of Copper Hill, Jeffrey A. Morris and fiance Norma Hale, of Check; grandchildren, Jessie Agee, Andrew Morris, David Morris, Jessica Morris, Samantha Morris, Monica Morris, Danielle Morris, Heather Morris; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and James Conner, of Christiansburg, Ruth Price and Johnny Garland, of Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wesley and Lucinda Willis, of Germantown, Ohio, W. J. and Mary Willis, of Vandalia, Ohio, Jerry Lee and Sandy Willis, of Shelby Township, Mich., Michael and Wanda Willis, of Check; sisters-in-law, Margaret Howery, of Floyd, Frances Teel, Dorothy Epperly, of Christiansburg, Betty Joyner, of Richmond, Jeannie Altizer and husband Doug, of Radford. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on March 11, 2003.⁶

     Henry Adam Poff Sr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2 He was born on February 13, 1792 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^8,9,2 He married Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,11,12,1,2 Henry Adam Poff Sr. List of Land Tax, 1831, made by Joseph Howard, Commissioner of Revenue shows Henry owned 66 acres on the waters of the Little River in 1831.⁵ He left a will on January 1, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the Name of God Amen Whereas I Henry Poff of the county of Floyd County and State of Virginia finding myself far advanced in years. And weak in body tho of Sound Mind and meory I tak it to consideration And do make this last will and testament As follows to wit in the first place I will give and bequeath to my wife Sally One third part of my whole Estate to hold and use as long as She lives. And I will and give to my ___ two youngest Sons my whole plantation that is all my land to be Equally divided between my Son William and Joseph and I give them My Wagon with the land by William and Joseph paying the other legetees one hundred dollars to Each Namly my daughter Ann Shockey and my son James and Fleming Poff and my daughter Eliza Furrow and my daughter Lucinda Conner and my daughter Adeline Correll and my Son Samuel and my daughter Chariety Wimmer and Lydia Poff And I also give my daughter Lydia her horse and Cow and her bed and wheel and Saddle that she bought herself, And I give my son William One horse Saddle and bridle and one Cow And I give to my son Joseph One horse and Saddle and bridle and One Cow to make the three youngest children equal with the oldest children that is married and lift here and after my decease my will is that all my just debts funeral wrights to be paid out of my perishable property and that to be sold on a creadit of twelve months creadit and the ballance to be Equally divided Amongst all my children and no part of the money to be paid of the nine hundred dollars untill Joseph becomes of age And William and Joseph Must pay thre percent interest On the money Should I die before Joseph becomes of age Untill Jos? becomes of age and after the death of my my wife and my self. Then my will is that William and Joseph Shall pay the other legettes for their land two hundred dollars a year untill all is paid commencing twelve months after the death of me and my wife with thre? persent Interest untill all is paid As for the property that I give my oldest children nor? the property that I give to my three youngest children it shall not be given inn? at all As witness my hand and seal this twenty first day of January One thousand eight hundred and fifty four Signed and sealed in the presents of us witnesses. his Henry x Poff Seal Enter lined? before signed and _____ mark William Edward Peter Guernant Henry Shocky Virginia At a Court of ________ Sessions? held for the County of Floyd at the Courthouse on the 22nd day of June 1854 This last Will and Testament of Henry Poff dec'd was proven by Peter Guerant and Henry Shockey Witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded Whereupon? No executor being named therein for reason appearing to the Court administration of the estate of the said Henry Poff Dec'd with the will _____ is committed to the Sheriff of this County. Teste J. W. Zentmeyer, C.¹³ He died on April 26, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62; Died of fever. The Virginia Death Records Index has a death date of Apr 19, 1854.^8,9,6,1,7

     Richard Wayne Price was buried at Shiloh New Covenant Church Cemetery, 665 Anderson Highway, Cumberland, Cumberland Co., Virginia.⁵ He Richard Wayne Price known to many as “Poochie” or “Pops”, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in his home in Dillwyn, VA. He leaves behind his four children Deborah Peters, Billy Price, Tim Price, and Michael Willis. Also, his sister Betty Maney and brother’s William and Steve Price. Pops was a simple man who in the last couple of years of his life enjoyed most of his time outside with his beloved animals Alice, Jasmine and Duncan. He enjoyed working with his hands whether it be on an old car or chinking a beautiful log home. His greatest joy over the past years was watching all of his nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up. This last year of his life was full of rough times but he made it through each day with the help of his family. His face would light up with every hug and kiss! Pops will be missed by his family and all of his friends. A funeral service will be held at Shiloh New Covenant Church, 655 Anderson Hwy, Cumberland, VA, with interment to follow in the church cemetery.⁵ He was born on December 7, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ruth Madeline Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on March 29, 1968 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.^6,2 Richard Wayne Price and Ruth Madeline Willis were divorced on October 5, 1988 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ Richard Wayne Price died on September 23, 2016 at Dillwyn, Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁵