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     Jathina Catherine Nowlen was buried at Hollins Cemetery, off Rt. 651, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 19, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She married George Martin Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on September 12, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 12, 1893,her married name was Bell.¹ Jathina Catherine Nowlen died on January 28, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 27.²

     Carson Hugh Bell was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^7,4,8 He was born on December 10, 1921 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,4,7,8 He married Dorothy Ann Gedeon circa 1946.^4,12,13 Carson Hugh Bell died on January 5, 2017 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 95.^7,4,8 He HAMPTON - Carson Hugh Bell, 95, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born in Copper Hill, Virginia and was a resident of Hampton for 66 years. A veteran of the US Army, Carson was in the 91st Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 29th division. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, and the WWII Victory medal. Carson was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church. Carson was preceded in rest by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Ann Bell. He is survived by 2 sisters, Kathleen Plyler and Sylvia Moore, a brother, Eldridge Stephen Bell, Jr. He also leaves behind two daughters, Julie Ann DeCuypere and Linda Susan Bell, both of Hampton; 2 grandchildren, Michael George DeCuypere, PHD, MD, and Rebecca Ann Ready; 4 great-grandchildren, Megan, Hunter, Kaitlyn and Warren. Interment will be in Quantico National Cemetery. on January 11, 2017.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-1826.⁷ Kermit Quinton Bell was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,8,4 He was born on April 26, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,8,5 He married Emma Gay Stump, daughter of John Ferdinand Stump and Rosa Belle "Rosie" King, on May 29, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,9 Kermit Quinton Bell died on September 9, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^1,3,8,4 He Kermit Quinton Bell, age 73, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are one son, John Lewis Bell, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Bell Estes, Riner; Mrs. Sylvia Bell Reese, Pilot; five sisters, Mrs. Eliza Stump, Mrs. Mattie Custer, Mrs. Eugenia Hale, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Avis Poff, Check; and Mrs. Ruby Stump, Floyd; one brother, Moyer Bell, Copper Hill; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Interment in the Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on September 10, 1983.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4583.⁶ Edith Mony Collins was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on September 26, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 As of June 27, 1929,her married name was Young.⁵ She married Charlie Nelson Young on June 27, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,8,5 Edith Mony Collins died on January 18, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.^4,6,8 She Edith Collins Young, 98, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Martha Ellen Collins, her husband, Charlie N. Young, a son, Hayden D. "Jim" Young and a grandson, Michael Gwaltney. Born in Roanoke, she was raised in Floyd and Callaway, Virginia. Mrs. Young enjoyed traveling, growing flowers in her yard and feeding the birds. She was a long time member of Garden City Baptist Church. She was loved and will be missed by everyone. Mrs. Young leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter-in-law, Jean Young, of Mooresville, N.C; sons, Carlton R. and Ina Young, Roanoke, Hylton A. and Frances Young, Sandston, Va., W. Tony and Trudy Young, Roanoke; and a special daughter, Shelia Short, also of Roanoke. Also surviving are grandchildren, Patricia Claiborne, Charlotte, N.C., Donald Young, Huntersville, N.C., Tim Young, Roanoke, Scott Young, Check, Va., Whitney Farrow, Mechanicsville, Va., Lori Johnston, Sandston, Va., Brian Young, Guilford, Conn., and Chad Young, Roanoke; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. on January 20, 2009.⁴

     Inez Frances Collins was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on January 12, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of January 11, 1935,her married name was Lynch.⁶ She married Grady Samuel Lynch on January 11, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ As of July 9, 1963,her married name was Sloan.³ Inez Frances Collins married Raymond Oscar Sloan on July 9, 1963 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 Inez Frances Collins died on August 2, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-1044.⁷ Frank Emory Reed was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,9 He married Julia Mae Huff.^3,8,9,1 Frank Emory Reed was born on May 8, 1899 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,10,8,1,2 He died on September 9, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,8,9,1 He ROANOKE -- Frank Reed, 73, died Saturday, September 9, 1972, in a Roanoke nursing home. Surviving are his wife, Julia Huff Reed; four brothers, Clyde S. Reed, Camden G. Reed, Roanoke, Marvin P. Reed, Roanoke County, Nelson W. Reed, Check. The funeral was Monday, September 11, 1972, at 2:30 p.m. at Lotz Chapel, Roanoke with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 14, 1972.⁹

     Camden Gobell Reed was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2 His Social Security Number was 226-01-2524.⁶ He was born on October 30, 1901 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,1,2 He married Nellie Glenn Updike on September 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7,1 Camden Gobell Reed died on October 11, 1999 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.^6,5,1 He REED, Camden G., 97, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 1999 at the Berkshire Nursing Home in Vinton. He is now with his wife of 74 years, Nellie Updike Reed who preceded him in death, February 28, 1999. Also preceding him in death were four brothers. He was born in Floyd County on October 30, 1901. He was employed by the American Viscose Corporation for 37 years until its closing in 1958. He retired from Roanoke City Mills in November of 1966. He was a member of Garden City Baptist Church. He is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Alva Reed, Roanoke, Earl and Shirley Reed of Dahlgren, Glenn Reed of Vinton, and James and Betty Reed of Bryans Road, Md., Judy Bowles Reed, Bryans Road, Md., Owen and Judy Smith Reed of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Leon Pinson of Mechanicsville, Nancy and Richard Flowers of Roanoke; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 1999 with the Rev. Bradley M. Griese officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on October 14, 1999.⁵

     Nelson Wallace Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-2688.⁹ He was born on May 20, 1904 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2,3,4 He married Garnett Ila Boone, daughter of Charles Emmett "Charlie" Boone and Mary Odessa Aldridge, on August 22, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,5,10 Nelson Wallace Reed died on June 4, 1988 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^8,1,3,4,5

     Marvin Peary "Fats" Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,2 His Social Security Number was 226-01-4727.⁷ He was born on July 6, 1910 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,2 He married Mary Magdelene Argabright on December 16, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,8,1 Marvin Peary "Fats" Reed died on August 13, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^6,3,4,2

     Winston William Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12 His Social Security Number was 408-09-4907.¹³ He married Hilda Margaret Ulmer.^5,14 Winston William Poff was born on June 13, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,1,12,2,3,15} He died on September 8, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^{11,13,12,15,4} He Winston William Poff, 89, of Copper Hill, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Hilda U. Poff; one son, Robert F. Poff and his wife, Brenda B. Poff of Copper Hill; two grandchildren, Robb F. Poff, II and wife, Melissa of Copper Hill, Tracy Marie Poff of Chesterfield County; two great-grandchildren, Austin Ryan Poff and Megan Elizabeth Poff; two sisters, Edith Pearl Thomas of Floyd and Augustine Walton of Silver Spring, Maryland. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on September 9, 2005.¹¹

     Marie Delphine Craighead was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on June 26, 1918 at Dillons Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She died on June 19, 1935 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 16.^4,6

     Laura Mary Smith was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-54-7141.⁹ Her married name was Thorn.⁴ She Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Laura Mary Thorn, 89, of Mullens, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2010. Laura was born March 13, 1921 in Oak Hill, WV to the late John and Pearl Smith. Laura was a resident of Mullens, WV for 70 years and was a member of the Mullens Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Thorn, two brothers Alvis and John, a sister Velma, her oldest son, Leslie, and a grandson, Ronald Epling. Those left to cherish Laura's memory are two daughters, Charlotte Epling of Deerfield Beach, FL and Freda Fitzgerald and husband Wayne of Amigo, WV, four sons; Melvin "Butch" and wife Kathy of Mullens, WV, Danny and wife Joyce of Blacksburg, VA, Frank "Hogie" and wife Cindy of Hampton, VA, and Terry and wife Karen of Mullens, WV, and a sister, Bondean Spence of Lewisburg, WV. Laura has thirteen grandchildren; Lisa Titus, Michael Thorn, Herb and Eric Epling, Melissa Day, Dana Keith, Mary Thorn, Keith Thorn, Karen Dickens, Jason Thorn, Coben and Sarah Thorn. She has eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Laura was well known in the Mullens community for her cooking talents. She operated Laura's Coffee Shop for many years and was proud to serve President Kennedy. She also cooked at Bud and Henrys and the Pizza Mart. Laura loved children and she was the first foster grandparent at Mullens Grade School. Burial will be at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. The family would like to extend gratitude to Dr. Wisman, Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit, and the Bowers Hospice House. A special thanks is extended to the Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for taking care of Laura for the past three years.⁴ She married Herbert Harlow Thorn.^3,4 Laura Mary Smith was born on March 13, 1921 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,9,4,5 She died on December 24, 2010 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^2,9,4

     Alvis Issacc Smith was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 235-30-9842.² He was born on April 10, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{2,3,4,5,6,13,7} He married Betty Jane Justice on August 14, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Alvis Issacc Smith and an unknown person were divorced on August 6, 1956 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹⁴ He married Betty Jane Justice on September 16, 1992 at Harris Co., Texas.¹⁵ Alvis Issacc Smith died on September 14, 2002 at Texas at age 77.^2,4,6,13

     Velma Mae Smith was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 20, 1923 at West Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on December 29, 1965 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 42.^2,3

     Reba Bondean Smith Reba Bondean Spence, 90 of Lewisburg, WV passed away October 7, 2022 at Stonerise in Lewisburg, WV. She was born October 26, 1931 in McComas, WV and was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Austin Smith. She served alongside her husband as a faithful minister’s wife for over 31 years. She taught Sunday School for many years and was active in Women’s Ministry. She was a past volunteer at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. She attended the Community Pentecostal Holiness Church in Lewisburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Russell E. Spence. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, two brothers, two sons-in-law, Rev. Emory Brackman and Lewis Weeks and a grandson, Stephen Brackman. She is survived by her children, Clinda Joy Weeks of Covington, VA and Sandra (Everette “Hat”) Defibaugh of Lewisburg, WV; two grandchildren, Elizabeth DeVito (Ray) of Smithton, PA and Jonathan Brackman of Covington, VA; four great grandchildren, Andrew and Amber Brackman of Sevierville, TN and Julian and Ellie DeVito of Smithton, PA. Also several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery in Lewisburg, WV. The family would like to thank the staff of Stonerise in Lewisburg for their care and compassion to her.⁶ She was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Spence.² She was born on October 26, 1931 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She married Rev. Russell Edward Spence on June 30, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4,5,6 Reba Bondean Smith died on October 7, 2022 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 90.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-52-6863.¹² John Junior Smith was buried at Rowan Memorial Park, 4126 U.S. Highway 601 N, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.⁵ He was born on September 24, 1934 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,12,5,6 He married Roberta June Linkous on August 22, 1964 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 John Junior Smith died on January 29, 2002 at Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^2,12,4,5

     Freda Louise Poff was buried at Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 20, 1956 at Virginia.³ As of August 29, 1974,her married name was Hall.³ She married Carl Lawrence Hall on August 29, 1974 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Freda Louise Poff and Carl Lawrence Hall were divorced on February 14, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ As of May 30, 1981,her married name was Grubb.³ Freda Louise Poff married Jerry Paul Grubb on May 30, 1981 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Freda Louise Poff died on April 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 61.⁵ She Freda Poff Grubb, age 61, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Mamie Poff. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years, Jerry Grubb; her children Galena Grubb, Camellia and Allen Ancheril; grandson, Barrett Ancheril; and brothers Ercil Poff, Hansford Poff, and Vestal Poff. Freda was devoted to family and friends. She worked in healthcare, taught Sunday School, loved serving God, and held steadfast to her faith. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor T. Michael Bond and Pastor Chad E. Dunford officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley, Blacksburg. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home 150 Country Club Dr. SW, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that monetary donations be given to help pay for medical expenses. on April 24, 2017.⁵

     Ercil Hylton Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 14, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4 He married Christine Louise Walters, daughter of Leonard Lee Walters and Cora Lee Smith, on October 28, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,9,8,4,10 Ercil Hylton Poff died on June 7, 2019 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁴ He Ercil Hylton Poff, 84, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Rocky Mount, Va. He was born on September 14, 1934 in Floyd, Va. to the late Sherman Rosco and Mamie Bell Poff. Ercil had retired from Lowes Lumber and Hardware after 30 years of service, as well as the Virginia Department of Transportation after 20 years of faithful service. He was last working with Walmart of Salem as a greeter with 10 years of service. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling and hunting, but will be remembered most as a loving husband, brother, and friend to all that knew him! In addition to his parents, Ercil was preceded in death by his sister, Freda Louise Grubb. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his wife of 63 years, Christine Walters Poff; brothers, Hansford R. Poff (Trudy), and Vestal E. Poff, and fiancée, Ruth Snead; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park; Salem, Va. on June 9, 2019.⁴