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     Dewey Insley Thompson Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,5,8 His Social Security Number was 226-28-0354.⁹ He was born on March 26, 1925 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,2,4,5,6,10 He married Myrtle Irene Richards, daughter of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on July 17, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,8 Dewey Insley Thompson Sr. died on June 16, 1979 at Radford, Virginia, at age 54.^5,10,8 He Mr. Dewey I. Thompson, age 54, died Saturday in a Radford hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrytle Irene Thompson; two sons, Dewey I. (Tommy) Thompson, Jr., Salem; and John Porterfield Thompson, Christiansburg; five daughters, Mrs. William C. Miller, Mrs. David R. Kirkner, both of Pilot; Mrs. Gary N. Hamrick, Christiansburg; Miss Debra Thompson, Miss Diane Thompson, both of Christiansburg; one brother, Pleas A. Thompson, Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Tammy, Christopher and Marsha; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Della Richards, Christiansburg. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on June 17, 1979.⁸

     Bessie Irene Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-2360.⁶ She was born on June 3, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,5 She married Ellet James Craghead, son of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,7 As of December 29, 1925,her married name was Craghead. Bessie Irene Conner died on January 8, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^6,4,5 She CRAGHEAD, Bessie Conner, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 8, 1996, at Friendship Manor. She was the widow of Ellet J. Craghead and was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Salem. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katherine Beeler. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Almeta C . and J. Edward Angel; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Maxine K. Craghead, all of Bedford; six grandchildren, Sandra Angel, Bedford, Brenda Phillips, Forest, Sherry Marker, Granger, Ind., Mark Angel, Roanoke, Karen Rotton, Westminster, Md., 10 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 10, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-94-6263.⁹ Terry Lynn Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 9, 1961 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He married Kelly Michelle Simpson, daughter of Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Juanita June Martin, on October 1, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Terry Lynn Manning and Kelly Michelle Simpson were divorced on May 16, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Terry Lynn Manning married Kelly Michelle Simpson, daughter of Harold Roger Simpson Sr. and Juanita June Martin, on July 12, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Terry Lynn Manning died on June 13, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^1,2 He MANNING, Terry Lynn, 39, of Roanoke, and formerly of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a 1980 graduate of Floyd County High School, and served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver W. Manning; and two brothers, Benny and David Manning. He leaves behind those who cherish his memory, his loving mother, Nellie Manning of Floyd; his children, Terry Manning, Jr., Rikki Manning, and Terry Nichols, all of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver, Jr., and Barbara Manning of Vinton, Paul Manning, Bobby and Carmen Manning, Henry Manning, Larry and Rhonda Manning of Copper Hill, Rocky and Celeste Manning of Summerfield, N.C., and Michael Manning of Radford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Tom Iddings of Bent Mountain, Katherine and Junior Sowers of Floyd; half brothers, Calvin C. (Jim) Manning of Roanoke, Melvin Manning of Salem; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Gail Dehaeseleer of Roanoke. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the Copper Hill Church of The Brethren with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. The family would like to thank everyone for Prayers, phone calls, and food. May God Bless the doctors and nurses at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for all their care. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on June 16, 2000.¹

     Benny Leroy Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,2,5 His Social Security Number was 223-70-7929.¹³ He was born on July 2, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,12,1,2,3,14,4} He married Karen Gail Manning, daughter of Maynard Odell Manning and Miriam LaVerne Conner, on July 17, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,16,17,18,19,1,2} Benny Leroy Manning died on December 30, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 36.^12,2,14,5 He Benny Leroy Manning, age 36, died Friday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Karen Manning, Copper Hill; one son, Adam Quincy Manning, at home; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Manning, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Sowers, Laurel Fork; and Miss Linda Manning, Copper Hill; eight brothers, Oliver Manning, Jr., Henry Manning, Rocky Manning, all of Roanoke; Paul Manning, Bobby Manning, Michael Manning, all of Copper Hill; Larry Manning, Bent Mountain; Terry Manning, U.S. Air Force Base, Lackland, Tex; one half sister, Mrs. Bondine Barger, Salem; three half brothers, Herbert Manning and Melvin Manning, both of Salem; and Jim Manning, Vinton. Interment in the Puckett Cemetery. on January 1, 1984.⁵

     David Wayne Manning was buried at Mills-Wimmer-Beckner Cemetery, 8765 Deer Run Drive SE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on June 22, 1963 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on November 4, 1963 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4

     Nellie Essie "Nell" Wimmer was buried at Mills-Wimmer-Beckner Cemetery, 8765 Deer Run Drive SE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,10,3 She was born on September 7, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She married Oliver Wendell Manning Sr., son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on March 20, 1938.^11,5,12 As of March 20, 1938,her married name was Manning. Nellie Essie "Nell" Wimmer died on June 20, 2005 at Virginia at age 84.^5,3 She Nellie Wimmer Manning, 84, of Floyd, formerly of Copper Hill, departed her earthly home to go to her heavenly home on Monday, June 20, 2005. She was a long time member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She was born September 7, 1920, the daughter of Daniel Moses & Cammie DeWeese Wimmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver W. Manning; her sons, Benny L. Manning, Terry L. Manning & David Manning; her stepsons, Herbert W. Manning, Cleveland Manning, Melvin H. Manning; stepdaughters, Cammie Manning and Bondeen Barger. Also preceded in death by her sister, Mamie W. Cox and her brother, Rev. Frank H. Wimmer. Surviving to cherish her memory are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine M. and Junior Sowers, Floyd and Linda M. and Tom Iddings, Riner. Her sons and daughters-in-law, Oliver W. Manning Jr., Salem, Paul Manning, Bobby and Carmen Manning, Larry and Rhonda Manning, all of Copper Hill, Rocky and Celeste Manning, Summerfield, NC, Henry Manning, Floyd and Micheal Manning, Radford; her daughter-in-law, Karen M. Jenkins; her stepson, Calvin C. (Jim) Manning of Roanoke. 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her sisters, Hazel W. Wickham, Salem, Dorothy W. Tuck, Roanoke, Virgie W. Aldridge, Salem. Her brother and sister-in-law, Jackson L. "Jack" and Evelyn Wimmer, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews and her church family. She treasured her family and everyone that knew her was truly blessed by her love. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dale Bowman and the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment service will be held at the Wimmer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Building Fund. "Her children rise up and call her blessed."
on June 21, 2005.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-9193.¹⁰ Barbara Anne Graham was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,11 She was born on March 8, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10,11,2,3 She married Namon Edward Cox on May 23, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of May 23, 1959,her married name was Cox. Barbara Anne Graham died on July 3, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,6,10,11 She COX, Barbara Graham, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at the home of her daughter. Her husband, Namon E. Cox; her parents, Edwin and Martha Graham, and her daughter, Wanda Sue Cox, preceded her in death. Barbara is survived by two sons, Kent Cox and Roy Cox; a daughter, Veronica Altizer, all of Christiansburg; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Homer Graham, Rocky Mount, Va., Paul Graham, Wirtz, Va., Wendell Graham, Riner and Neal Graham of Richmond, Va; sisters, Bonnie Hawks, Christiansburg, Va. and Beatrice Belcher, Floyd, Va. Burial to follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 5, 2001.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-2588.⁶ Namon Edward Cox was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 He was born on August 13, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{8,6,7,1,3,4,9,5} He married Barbara Anne Graham, daughter of Edwin Elmore "Ed" Graham and Martha Violet Poff, on May 23, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11 Namon Edward Cox died on February 4, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^6,7,2,4,9 He The funeral for Namon Edward Cox, 60, of Christiansburg, who died Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem, was conducted Sunday. Burial was in Beaver Creek Cemetery in Floyd County. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Cox; two sons, Edward K. Cox of Shawsville and Roy David Cox of Christiansburg; one daughter, Veronica C. Altizer of Radford; two brothers, Harvey Cox of Hartfield and Bobby Cox of Bassett; and two sisters, Nancy Radford of Rocky Mount and Dollie Gilley of Bassett. on February 10, 1999.²

     Edward Kent Cox was born on December 29, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ruth Ann Robinson on December 11, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Edward Kent Cox and Ruth Ann Robinson were divorced on July 17, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Edward Kent Cox married Christy Michelle Moran on July 25, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Edward Kent Cox and Christy Michelle Moran were divorced on October 2, 2002 at Newport News, Virginia.⁵ Edward Kent Cox married Melissa Lynne Taylor on October 18, 2002 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^4,2 Edward Kent Cox died on May 4, 2019 at Virginia at age 54.² He Edward Kent Cox, 54, of Waverly, Va., formely of Christiansburg, Va., made it to his Heavenly home on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Namon and Barbara Cox; and sister, Wanda Sue Cox. Kent proudly served his country in the United States Navy and is the founder of Dragonplate, home of Bech Lock Creations. He has a wonderful sense of humor, good heart, and loved to carry on laughing with friends and family. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa Lynne Taylor; seven children and three grandchildren, James Cox, Martha Cox, Caitlin Cox, Jonathan Cox, Connie (Trey) Ryan Minga; stepdaughters, Kelly (Daniel) Pleasant, Susan (Justin ) Damien and Daxton Dunbar; brother, Roy David Cox; sister, Veronica, Darryl Cook, Many cousins, nieces, and nephews. on May 7, 2019.²

     Wendell Dale Graham Wendell Dale Graham, age 76, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024. He passed with his wife and daughter by his side. He was a kind and caring husband and father who loved his family. He always put his family first. He retired from Montgomery County Schools after 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Martha Graham; brothers, Paul and Homer Graham; his sister, Barbara Cox; and brother-in-law, Jerry Cox. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marsella; his daughter, Faye Lyons and husband Dustin; and his precious granddaughter, Kimberly, who referred to her grandfather as "Poppy." He is also survived by his brother, Neal Graham and wife Kathy; sisters, Bonnie Hawks and Beatrice Belcher and husband Guy; sisters-in-law, Alice Cox, who was a special caregiver and friend, Carol Sawyers and husband Jerry; brother-in-law, "his buddy" Aubrey Kozar and wife Sandy; sister-in-law, Shirley Graham; and special friend, Dianne Brown. Our family would like to give a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice staff, Sharon Shewey, Laura Mustard, Tim Reno, and Chaplain Jim Tunnell for the excellent care and compassion they showed Mr. Graham and his family. Private interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd.¹ He was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 6, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Marcella Hedy Kozar circa 1966.¹ Wendell Dale Graham died on August 13, 2024 at Virginia at age 75.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-36-4143.⁵ Carl Malcolm "June" Hawks Jr. was born on March 13, 1933 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Bonnie Sue Graham, daughter of Edwin Elmore "Ed" Graham and Martha Violet Poff, on June 26, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Carl Malcolm "June" Hawks Jr. and Bonnie Sue Graham were divorced on March 17, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Carl Malcolm "June" Hawks Jr. died on September 20, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,2,3 He HAWKS, Carl Malcomb Jr., (June), 69, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hawks, Sr. and Lena Woolwine Hawks; two sons, Randy Wayne Hawks and Phillips E. Hawks; and brothers and sisters, Roy Hawks, Roscoe Hawks, Elizabeth Hinkley and Virginia Hall. He is survived by a daughter, Dawn Ramsey; and granddaughter, Keeland Griffith, both of Christiansburg. Also by two sisters, Shirley Linkous and Mary Duncan; three brothers, Billy Hawks, Fred Hawks, and Bobby Hawks, all of Christiansburg. on September 24, 2002.²

     Logan Reed Jennings Logan Reed Jennings, 81, of Hertford, NC, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 in his home after a full holiday season with family and friends. Logan was born in Roanoke, VA on November 4, 1941 and was the son of the late Robert Watkins and Dora Poff Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Jennings. A graduate of Virginia Military Institute and proud Army veteran, he was a retired building contractor and home inspector in Columbia, MD. Logan moved to Hertford for retirement and enjoyed the outdoor activities of this area including golfing, hunting, and fishing. Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Cheryl Pardee Jennings; his son, Scott Jennings of Honolulu, HI; his daughter, Kelly and, husband, Larry Tiffany, of Gaithersburg, MD; and his grandson, Devin Tiffany.⁵ He was born on November 4, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Cheryl Ann Pardee on July 15, 1967 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^3,5 Logan Reed Jennings died on January 5, 2023 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina, at age 81.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-56-0888.¹⁰ Fred Burleigh Jennings was born on September 1, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3,4,5,7 He married Carol Ann Hancock, daughter of Jesse Minter Hancock and Gail Christella Steber, on July 31, 1964 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Fred Burleigh Jennings and Carol Ann Hancock were divorced on November 11, 1973 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Fred Burleigh Jennings died on August 16, 2002 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 58.^10,2,6 He JENNINGS, Fred B., 58, of Troutville, passed away Friday, August 16, 2002. He was a self-employed salesman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Poff Jennings. Surviving are his sons, Thomas R. Jennings, Troutville, Timothy A. Jennings and wife, Janette Craft Jennings, Fincastle; grandson, Austin Robert Jennings; father, Robert W. Jennings, Jr., Roanoke; brother, Logan R. Jennings and wife, Cheryl, Hertford, N.C; nephew, Scott W. Jennings, Honolulu, Hawaii; niece, Kelly Ann Jennings, Olney, Md. on August 18, 2002.²

     Gracie May Vest was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4420.⁹ Her married name was Jewell.¹⁰ She married Ted Jewell Vest. Gracie May Vest was born on October 11, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,11,8 As of June 17, 1942,her married name was Amos.² She married James Montie "Jake" Amos on June 17, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,11,12,13 Gracie May Vest died on March 15, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,9,13 She AMOS, Gracie May Vest, 93, of Shawsville, glided through the Pearly Gates of Heaven into her Savior's arms on Thursday, March 15, 2001. Waiting there to meet her was her husband, James M. (Jake) Amos, her mother and dad, James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light Vest, sisters, Bertie, Calma, Alma, Mary and Lois, and a brother, Willie, and a great-granddaughter, Breann Burchett. She leaves behind to mourn their loss and cherish her memory a son and daughter-in-law, Teddy J. (T.R.) and Jo Vest of Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Burchett and Florence Amos, both of Roanoke, Edna and Melvin Lutz of Salem, Nancy and Martin Gale Gallimore of Ironto; a sister and brother-in-law, Naomi and John Akers of Elliston; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dayton and Ann Vest of Shawsville, Edgar and Nina Vest of Dublin. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 10 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001. The Rev. Jeff Wilson and the Rev. David Tanner will officiate. Interment will follow in Congregational Holiness Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. on March 18, 2001.³

     James Montie "Jake" Amos was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-24-2114.⁶ He was born on June 2, 1881; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jun 2, 1879.^6,1,3,7,4,5 He married Gracie May Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on June 17, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,3,4,5 James Montie "Jake" Amos died on May 30, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^1,3,4,5

     Celesta Alma Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,5 She was born on January 31, 1901 at Virginia.^1,9,5 As of August 15, 1924,her married name was Main.⁶ She married Walter L. Main on August 15, 1924 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3,4,5,6 Celesta Alma Vest died on May 26, 1984 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,9,5