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     Lucy Olivia Byrd was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on November 28, 1855 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 She married William Thomas "Bill" Austin, son of John Robert H. Austin Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Mills, on July 20, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of July 20, 1881,her married name was Austin. Lucy Olivia Byrd died on June 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,4

     Malicia Josephine Hollins was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² She was born on August 6, 1928 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Ennis Clifford Shaver, son of Irvin Benjamin Shaver and Cammie Pearl Craighead, on August 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,6,2,3,9,10,4,12} As of August 19, 1946,her married name was Shaver. Malicia Josephine Hollins died on March 5, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.¹² She Malicia H. Shaver died on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Friendship Health and Rehab in Roanoke, Virginia. Born in 1928 in Bedford County, she moved to Floyd County when she was twelve. There she spent most of the rest of her life and was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren for more than eighty years. She married Clifford Shaver in 1946, celebrating 66 years with him before his death in 2012. They had two children, Jim Shaver (Margie) and Sharon Shaver Wood (Frank); six grandchildren, Jim Shaver Jr. (Debbie), Ben Shaver (Danielle), Shannon Wood, Bryan Wood (Cara), Tammi Jewell (Michael), and Stephanie Bush (Chris); and great-grandchildren, Kaylee Wood, Dylan and McKenna Shaver, Quinn Shaver, Corey Powers, and Landon Quesenberry. Other close loved ones include her sister, Elta Wilson; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth S. Wray, Shirley Shaver, and Betty Shaver; her niece, Elizabeth Stone and her family; and two other loved ones, Lisa Goad and her family, and Cindy Gibson and her family. She loved and treasured numerous other nieces and nephews and their families, as well as many good friends. Jim and Sharon had completed college when Malicia decided to seek a career in health care and became a student herself. She was a licensed practical nurse for 40 years. She was an oncology nurse at Carilion, and she also worked in senior care facilities. But her favorite nursing position was in Dr. Gary Kuiken's office in Floyd helping people she knew and regularly making new friends. Her nursing career was preceded by several years working in secretarial positions. A private burial has already taken place at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill. on May 1, 2022.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-6376.⁹ Cleo Calvin "Buddy" Graham was buried at Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, Virginia.¹ He was born on January 14, 1919 at Killarney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,1,4,2,3 He married Mable Frances Hale, daughter of William Elliott "Willie" Hale and Ollie Jane Whitenack, on March 4, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,10 Cleo Calvin "Buddy" Graham died on April 28, 1999 at Galax, Virginia, at age 80.^9,1 He GRAHAM, Cleo Calvin, ("Buddy"), 80, of Galax, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at his home. He was born January 14, 1919 in Kilarney, W.Va. but lived the remainder of his youth in Floyd County, Va. He has been a resident of Galax, Va. since 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Yeatts Graham and Andrew Lester Graham of Floyd County; a sister, Mildred Dallas, and two brothers, Hubert Daniel Graham and James Edward Graham. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Frances Hale Graham of Galax; a dear daughter, Janet Graham Wells and son-in-law, Robert Michael Wells of Winston-Salem, N.C; three precious grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Wells, Robert Michael Wells Jr., and Christopher Graham Wells; also surviving are his brothers, Andrew Lester Graham, Jr. of Pulaski, Alfred Curtis Graham of Dublin; a sister, Virginia Graham Jones of Radford, many nieces, nephews and many very dear friends. As a young man he served his country in World War II from 1944 to 1946 as a member of the 101st and 331st Infantry Regiment in Germany and Austria. He was later employed by Graves Humphreys Hardware Co., Bluefield Supply Co., and Monroe Hardware Co. before retiring in 1983. He was a member and past deacon of the First Baptist Church of Galax and an active member of Galax Lions Club for many years. He loved his Lord, his family, his country and his many friends and was loved dearly in return. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 1999. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999 at the First Baptist Church, Galax with the Rev. David Slayton officiating. Interment will follow at Felts Memorial Cemetery in Galax. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church, Galax. on April 29, 1999.¹

     Mable Frances Hale was buried at Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 10, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Cleo Calvin "Buddy" Graham, son of Andrew Lester Graham Sr. and Annie Pearl Yeatts, on March 4, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,4 As of March 4, 1944,her married name was Graham. Mable Frances Hale died on August 11, 2015 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 92.⁴ She Frances Hale Graham, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Arbor Acres Retirement Community. She was born on September 10, 1922 in Floyd County, Va. to Ollie Jane and William Elliott Hale. Her beloved husband, CC "Buddy" Graham predeceased her in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her dear sisters, Garnet Hale King, Nelva Hale Rutrough and her brother, William Elliott Hale, Jr. Frances is survived by her daughter, Janet Graham Wells and son-in-law, Mike Wells, of Winston-Salem, N.C; three beloved grandchildren, Laura Wells Betz and husband, John, of South Bend, Ind., Michael Wells, Jr. and wife, Jillian, of Greensboro, N.C., and Christopher Wells and wife, Mary, Eileen of, Chicago, Ill. She delighted in being a great grandmother to Emma, Jack, and Jane Betz and Caroline and Emmett Wells. She was a beloved aunt and great aunt to many surviving nieces and nephews. Frances was a graduate of Check High School in Floyd County, Va. She was a graduate of Radford University with a BS in elementary education. She taught in the primary grades in the public schools of Roanoke County, Va., Floyd, Va., and Galax City schools. The majority of her teaching occurred at her beloved Galax Elementary School in the first grade. For 43 years, she was an advocate for her students, some of whom still keep in touch with her. She was a master teacher who received the Teacher of the Year Award. She also was forever a supporter of the hard-working teachers and staff who served the students in the public school system of Galax. After her retirement, she served on the Galax City School Board for five years with distinction. Frances was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Galax for over 60 years, where she had many dear friends. Frances was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma teaching organization. She was also a member of the Lion's Club. Most importantly, Frances was a dear wife to her husband, loving mother to her daughter, and a sweet, kind grandmother and great grandmother. She will be remembered for her strength, intelligence, beauty, her love of singing, her love of poetry, her great sense of humor, the ability to make many friends, and her charm. Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Fitzgerald Health Center at Arbor Acres for their loving care and devotion to Frances whom they called "Granny." They provided her family with kindness and a sense of peace. Memorials may be made to the Galax Foundation for Excellence in Education, PO Box 487, Galax, Virginia 24333, or First Baptist Church, 1024 East Stuart Drive, Galax, Virginia 24333, or Arbor Acres Employee Fund, 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16 at First Baptist Church in Galax, Va. by the Rev. Sam Bartlett and the Rev. Doug Suggs. Burial will follow at Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on August 13, 2015.⁴

     John Calvin Graham was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 He was born on September 19, 1955.⁴ He died on September 21, 1955.^4,1,2

     Lawrence Hunter "Babe" Williams was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on June 23, 1903 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 He married Edith Irene Rapp, daughter of James Dorsey Rapp and Ada Unknown, on September 18, 1924 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 Lawrence Hunter "Babe" Williams died on April 16, 1981 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,5

     Sarah Elizabeth Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 She was born on January 25, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 15, 1843.^7,2,1,3 She married William H. Aldredge, son of Anderson E. Aldredge and Beulah Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith, on November 15, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 15, 1866,her married name was Aldredge. Sarah Elizabeth Conner died on May 28, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,3

     Jesse Benjamin Hollins was born on April 1, 1857 at Virginia. He married Matilda Ann Hall, daughter of Henry W. Hall and Rhoda Adline Stewart, on November 17, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Jesse Benjamin Hollins died on June 15, 1926 at age 69.

     Matilda Ann Hall was born circa 1860 at Virginia.¹ She married Jesse Benjamin Hollins, son of William Reily Holland/Hollins and Mary Jane Moore, on November 17, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 17, 1880,her married name was Hollins.

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-3312.⁶ Ennis Clifford Shaver was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 26, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,6 He married Malicia Josephine Hollins, daughter of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on August 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,8,9,7,10,11,2,12} Ennis Clifford Shaver died on July 9, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,6 He Ennis Clifford Shaver, 86, died July 9, 2012. A patient at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Salem at the time of his death, he was a lifelong resident of Copper Hill. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Shaver; his mothers, Cammie Craighead Shaver and Annie Vest Shaver; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Luther and Betty Shaver, William Shaver, Alton Shaver; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Vera and Lonza Smith, Cammie and David McConnell, and Ralph Spangler. Surviving Clifford are his beloved wife of 66 years, Malicia Hollins Shaver; his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Margie Shaver; his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Frank Wood; grandchildren and spouses, Jim and Debbie Shaver, Ben Shaver, Shannon Wood, Bryan Wood, Tammi and Michael Jewell, and Stephanie Burgess; great-grandchildren Kaylee Wood, Dylan and McKenna Shaver. He is also survived by his much loved younger sisters, Elizabeth Wray and Essie Spangler; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Shaver, Betty Shaver, and Elta Wilson; and a large number of nieces and nephews, of whom he was especially fond. Born July 26, 1925, Clifford was a veteran of World War II. Retiring from General Electric in Salem in 1988, he happily spent the rest of his life as a full time farmer. From him, his children learned integrity and compassion. He loved people, and his friends of all ages will miss his kindness, his big smiles, and his even bigger hugs. Visitation will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, Wednesday, July 11, from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, where he had been a member since 1939. The funeral will follow there at 11 a.m., with Pastor Marty Moyer officiating and Reverend Maurice Wright participating. Burial will be at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill. Memorial donations may be made to Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. on July 11, 2012.²

     Sarah Francis "Sallie" Reynolds was buried at Bott Family Cemetery, Riverside, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 22, 1872 at Virginia.^3,2 She married James Van Buren Muncy, son of James Boling Muncy and Julia DeWeese, on December 24, 1891 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 24, 1891,her married name was Muncy. Sarah Francis "Sallie" Reynolds died on July 18, 1916 at Virginia at age 44.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1698.⁴ Leona "Lannie" Yopp was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 8, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married Aquilla J. Muncy, son of James Boling Muncy and Julia DeWeese, on April 28, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 28, 1895,her married name was Muncy. Leona "Lannie" Yopp died on June 30, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.³

     Harvey Duskin Muncy was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Pearl Unknown.⁶ Harvey Duskin Muncy was born on August 4, 1897 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 He died on June 9, 1922 at Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia, at age 24; Was a bridge worker and died in an accidental drowning.⁶

     John Philipe "Philo" Pearson was buried at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He was born on August 24, 1873 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 24, 1874.^2,5,3 He married Lucinda Dorcess Goodwin, daughter of Foilus Grant "Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on October 24, 1919.² John Philipe "Philo" Pearson died on February 4, 1948 at North Wilkerson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 74.³

     Chester Earl Reckley was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-01-1986.³ He was born on October 13, 1902 at Allegany Co., Maryland.^3,2 He married Rachel Gladys Goodwin, daughter of Foilus Grant "Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on December 24, 1922.⁴ Chester Earl Reckley died on June 6, 1998 at Alabama at age 95.³