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     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2897.² John Sidney Stewart was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Clyde Willis.¹ John Sidney Stewart was born on September 30, 1903.² He died in July, 1983 at age 79.²

     Clyde Willis married John Sidney Stewart.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-2931.² Clyde Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 Her married name was Stewart. She was born on September 11, 1908.² She died on February 6, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,1 She COPPER HILL - Mrs. Clyde Willis Stewart, age 83, died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. She is the widow of John Sidney Stewart. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and Ersel Manning, Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and JoAnn Stewart of Seminole, Fla; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Joe (Cecil) Abbott, Vera Gravelle and Mrs. Oscar (Virginia) Rubens, all of Manchester, N. Y; Gertrude Harmon, Foduf, N. Y; also a special friend, Nellie Deaner, Roanoke. Funeral will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Douglas Jones and the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating with interment in the Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on February 8, 1991.¹

     Howard George Miller Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 24, 1926.² He married Doris Polk Reed circa 1947.¹ Howard George Miller Sr. died on July 22, 2010 at Virginia at age 84.¹ He Howard George Miller Sr., 84, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was one of 11 siblings. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from the Radford Arsenal and Virginia Tech after many years of employment. Howard is survived by his wife, Doris, of 63 years; three children, son, Howard Miller Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Roanoke, son, Edward Miller Sr. and wife, Jean, of Christiansburg, and daughter, Linda Poff and husband, Phillip, of Riner. He was also survived by three grandchildren, Lisa St.Clair and husband, Brad, of Riner, Eddie Miller Jr. and wife, Jessica, of Riner, and Cristy Collins and husband, Joshua, of Christiansburg; three greatgrandchildren, Elijah St.Clair, Carter St.Clair and Emmy Collins; and three sisters, Opal McDaniel, of Pilot, Agnes Blevins, of Roanoke, and Margie Gray, of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on July 24, 2010.¹

     Isaiah Walter Quesenberry was buried at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 224-24-1814.² He married Blanche Nellie Boyd.¹ Isaiah Walter Quesenberry was born on December 4, 1923.^2,1 He died on April 12, 2002 at Virginia at age 78.^2,1 He QUESENBERRY, Isaiah Walter, 78, of Indian Valley, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2002. Born December 4, 1923, he was a veteran of World War II and served his country overseas, and was a lifetime member of Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. He was the son of the late Jonah and Cora Quesenberry. Isaiah and his wife, Blanche served the Indian Valley Community operating Quesenberry's Texaco from May 1957 to May 1987. He was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Quesenberry. His surviving family includes his devoted wife of fifty-six years, Blanche Boyd Quesenberry; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Shelby Quesenberry, Donnie and Sarah Quesenberry of Indian Valley, Toney and Sue Quesenberry of Murfreesboro, Tenn; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Al Sanders of Indian Valley, Kathy and Steve Wright of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Angela, Michael, John, Cherie and Jill Quesenberry, Anthony Tester and wife, Karen, Chad Quesenberry and wife, Kimberly, Amie Maxwell and husband, Bobby, Josh Manning, Rhonda, Ashely and Matthew Wright; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell Quesenberry of Willis, Chester Quesenberry of Danville; sister, Dorthy Stilwell of Willis; special friends, Doug, Shirley and David Phillips of Indian Valley, Trish Neubauer of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14 T H at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. John Lenasters and Rev. Elmon Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with Military Rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. The family will receive friends Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to either Floyd County Fire Department, Station #4 or Floyd County Rescue Squad. on April 13, 2002.¹

     Kenneth Melvin Beckner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-48-0974.⁵ He was born on December 7, 1936 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Shirley Agnes Nichols, daughter of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt, on December 24, 1955 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6,2 Kenneth Melvin Beckner died on February 16, 2003 at Virginia at age 66.^4,5 He BECKNER, Kenneth M., 66, of Callaway, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, February 16, 2003. He is the son of the late Andrew Jackson, Jr. and Alun Brown Beckner. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Lorraine Holt; and brothers, Dennis A. Beckner and Cecil R. Beckner. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Nichols Beckner; sons, Kenneth Lee Beckner and wife Cindy, Billy Beckner and wife Margaret; four grandchildren, Christina, Matthew, Jason, and Bryan; four step-grandchildren, Diana Hamilton and husband Scott, Gerry Johnson, Jr., Tammy Holland and husband Jason, Tony Perdue; sisters, Josephine Biggs, Geraldine Young and husband Burl, Bonnie Kingery and husband Ronnie; brothers, Hubert M. Beckner, Alton Beckner and wife Debbie, Michael W. Beckner; sisters-in-law, Norma Jean Beckner, and Faye Beckner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Monte Vista Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on February 18, 2003.⁴

     Elizabeth "Emily" Smith 1870 Floyd Co. Virginia Census LG 382/365: Emily Wilson, 53 yo, no occ., with William H. Conner family. She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born in 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Smith Family History has a birth date of about 1820.^3,4,2 She married James Hathaway Wilson, son of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on December 20, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4,1 As of December 20, 1841,her married name was Wilson. Elizabeth "Emily" Smith died in 1897.^3,4

     Elvin Ellis Ingram was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 14, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Ruth Ann Vest, daughter of Morris Allen Vest and Ida Mae Cannaday, on May 16, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,7,8,5,9,10,11} Elvin Ellis Ingram died on June 7, 2020 at Virginia at age 88.² He Elvin E. Ingram, 88, of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Elvin was born to George J. and Doris Thomas Ingram on January 14, 1932. He served in the United States Army for two years from 1952 to 1954 and then worked with his daddy and mother on the farm and business they owned together. He was a member of the Stonewall Church of the Brethren. He was on the CTC Board of Directors and had an Honorary State Farmer Degree. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Ingram; sons and daughters-in-law, David W. Ingram Sr. and Teresa, and Robert L. Ingram and Amy; grandchildren, David W. Ingram Jr. and Brandi, Kassie Landes and Tyler, and Jordan Levi Ingram; five great-grandchildren, Rafe Joseph, Limary Ann, and Tripp Lane Ingram, Lillian Grayce Belcher, and Theodore Trent Landes; in-laws, Paul Vest, Charles and Loretta Vest, James and Katie Vest, Dorothy V. Janney, Marie and Bill Thomas, and Penny Vest; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held in the Jacksonville Cemetery. on June 9, 2020.²

     Ruth Ann Vest Ruth Vest Ingram, 90 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Elvin Ingram; parents, Morris Allen and Ida Mae Cannaday Vest; brothers Kyle A. Vest, Ralph M. Vest, David R. Vest; sister, Dorothy V. Janney. She is survived by her sons, David W. Ingram (Teresa M.) and Robert L. Ingram (Amy J.); grandchildren, Wayne Ingram (Brandi M.) and their children Rafe Joseph, Limary Ann, and Tripp Lane, Kassie Landes (Tyler) and their children Lilian Grayce and Theodore Trent, and Jordan Levi Ingram; brothers, Paul L. Vest, Charles W. Vest (Loretta P.), James B. Vest (Katie S.); sister, Marie V. Thomas (Bill); numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Ruth was a graduate of Check High School. She spent most of her adult life working with the public at G. J. Ingram and Son Store alongside her husband and sons whom she dearly loved. She was always working, caring for others, working outside in her flower and vegetable gardens, canning and preserving foods. She was a role model for others sharing her talents and life skills freely. Because of these traits and strengths, she was a crucial part in the success of the family business. Her duties varied from farm staff to owner of G. J. Ingram and Son Store and Little River Dairy. She was a master of all that she touched. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to Ruth's devoted sister and selfless caregiver Marie Thomas. We also greatly appreciate her other caregivers Pam, Athena, Katherine, Pansy, Perky, Sally and Lisa. Thanks also go to Monica and her staff at Good Samaritan Hospice and Dr. Jed at Tri Area Clinic.⁵ She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 29, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married Elvin Ellis Ingram, son of George Joseph Ingram and Minnie Doris Thomas, on May 16, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,6,10,2,7,8,5} As of May 16, 1953,her married name was Ingram. Ruth Ann Vest died on September 18, 2023 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.⁵

     Alice Estelle Sheppard married Robert Nelson Troutt.² Alice Estelle Sheppard was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 Her married name was Troutt. She was born on September 7, 1931.^4,3 She died on January 7, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^3,2 She TROUTT, Alice Shepherd, 62, of Christiansburg, died Friday morning, January 7, 1994 in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by her husband, Robert Nelson Troutt; five sons, James Robert Troutt, Harry Edward Troutt, Luther Clarence Troutt, all of Christiansburg, Frank Nelson Troutt, Ky., Dorsey Dewayne Troutt, Floyd; one daughter, Irene Deloris Slusher, Floyd; a foster daughter, Rita Kay Dennis, Christiansburg; a brother, Walter Shepherd, Blacksburg; a sister, Creola Sarver, Blacksburg; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel conducted by the Rev. Sam Hancock with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday afternoon at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. on January 8, 1994.²

     Thelma Gay Bartlett was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,4 She was born on January 2, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,5 She married Alton Lemon Manning, son of Homer Willie Manning and Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, on March 19, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,10,11 As of March 19, 1937,her married name was Manning. Thelma Gay Bartlett married Gordon Willie Manning Sr., son of Homer Willie Manning and Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, on August 14, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,12,10,3,4 Thelma Gay Bartlett died on August 18, 2010 at Virginia at age 91.^10,4 She Thelma Bartlett Manning, 91, of Roanoke, Va., our dearly beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. She was born in Floyd County, on January 2, 1919, to Thomas J. and Dora Conner Bartlett. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Alton L. Manning, who died in World War II, and Gordon W. Manning Sr; a son, Gordon W. Manning Jr; a daughter, Brenda Joyce Manning; three grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and brothers, Norman Bartlett and Boyd Bartlett. Surviving are sons, Homer W. Manning and wife, Nella, and Thomas G. Manning and wife, Mary, all of Roanoke; daughters, Arlene Honaker, of Salem, Darlene Honaker, of Roanoke, Evelyn Harris and husband, Jerry, of Danville, and Cindy Owens and husband, Richard, of Salem; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; nephew, Morgan "Dingles" Bartlett; and a niece, Janice Bartlett Miller. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 20, 2010.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 223-34-6968.¹⁴ Norman Edward Bartlett was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,4,16 He was born on July 11, 1922 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{14,1,4,5,6,17,7} He married Ollie Byron King, daughter of Oakley Albert King and Nannie Byron Manning, on December 22, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,16 Norman Edward Bartlett died on December 27, 1988 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 66.^1,14,4,17

     Annette Tyler was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on April 24, 1933 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Morgan Blaine Bartlett, son of John Boyd "Johnnie" Bartlett and Golda Christina "Goldie" Conner, on May 25, 1985 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 As of May 25, 1985,her married name was Bartlett.¹ Annette Tyler died on January 4, 2021 at Virginia at age 87.^2,4 She Annette Tyler Bartlett of Copper Hill, Virginia, affectionately known as Sweet Pea by family and many others, departed this life on Monday, January 4, 2021. She loved the Lord and was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Copper Hill, Virginia for 30 years. She had a talent for poetry and loved her family and her animals. Annette was born in Blue Ridge, Virginia to the late Herman A. and Irene J. Tyler on April 24, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Archie, Arthur, Price, Lenny, and William; two sisters, Katherine and Martha; and step-son, Alton Bartlett. Annette is survived by her husband of 35 years, Morgan; two daughters, Cathy Overacre and Lynette Broughman; step-daughter, Kathi Richardson; three sisters, Jane, Nancy, and Helen; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thank you to all the folks at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and especially to the Palliative Care for her care and to the staff at Friendship South. Graveside Service will be held at Rest Vale Cemetery. on January 6, 2021.²

     Alton Lemon Manning was buried at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-Avold, France.^3,13,6 He A city firefighter before the war. Served in the Army and was killed near Metz, France. Survived by his wife, Thelma Manning; sons, Homer and Thomas; daughters, Evelyn, Arlene and Darlene. Buried at Lorraine American Cemetery in France. -- Submitted by his son Homer W. Manning of Roanoke.¹⁴ He was born on July 14, 1919 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Thelma Gay Bartlett, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Bartlett and Dora Ellen Conner, on March 19, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,15,16,17 Alton Lemon Manning died on December 1, 1944 at near Metz, France, at age 25.^13,6