Person Page - 576

     Her Social Security Number was 327-28-2420.⁹ Pauline Vida DeWeese was buried at River Hills Memorial Park, 1650 South River Street, Batavia, Kane Co., Illinois.¹⁰ She was born on April 23, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,1 She married James Garfield Collier on October 21, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of October 21, 1935,her married name was Collier. Pauline Vida DeWeese married George Joseph Hoorelbek on April 25, 1954 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.¹ As of April 25, 1954,her married name was Hoorelbek. Pauline Vida DeWeese died on October 13, 1995 at age 77.⁹

     Otho Preston Wickham was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 225-12-9686.⁶ He married Ercell Grubbs.³ Otho Preston Wickham was born on September 17, 1914 at Virginia.^1,6,2 He died on November 9, 1983 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 69.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5921.⁷ Ernest Wilburn Wickham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on July 10, 1918 at Virginia.^7,5 He married Hazel Marie Wimmer, daughter of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on March 17, 1937.^1,8 Ernest Wilburn Wickham died on June 24, 1969 at age 50.⁵

     William Walter Holt was buried at Davis Cemetery, 2490 T Avenue, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.² He was born on April 16, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Catherine "Kitty" Bales on October 21, 1893 at Greene Co., Tennessee.^5,2,3 William Walter Holt died on October 12, 1944 at Page Co., Iowa, at age 74.^6,2

     Maynard Artic Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He was born on June 24, 1916 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Carter on May 19, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Maynard Artic Poff and Mary Elizabeth Carter were divorced on July 9, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Maynard Artic Poff died on August 17, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^1,2,5

     Woodrow Allen French was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2 His Social Security Number was 234-12-4916.⁶ He was born on April 19, 1916 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,5,2,4 He married Eva Gladys Light, daughter of William Herman Light and Blanche Millicent Board, on May 23, 1942 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 Woodrow Allen French died on September 3, 1999 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,5,2 He FRENCH, Woodrow Allen, 83, of Narrows, died Friday morning, September 3, 1999 in the Riverview Nursing Home, Rich Creek. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on April 19, 1916 and was the son of the late Albert Bougeard and Edna Howard French. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Mason, Cecil and Russell French; two sisters, Goldie Hess and Flossie Shumaker. He was a retired mechanic at the Celanese Plant at Narrows. He is survived by his wife, Eva Light French; a brother, Jimmy French, Pittsburgh, Pa; two sisters, Maxine Lucas, Narrows, Dorothy French, Nevada. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 5, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Lane Board and Rev. Chris Michael officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on September 4, 1999.²

     Roscoe Wade Light was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 His Social Security Number was 231-14-7285.⁹ He married Verna Asbury.¹⁰ Roscoe Wade Light was born on February 9, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,7,8,4 He married Myra Mae Robertson on November 29, 1941 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,3 Roscoe Wade Light died on December 13, 2003 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,9,7,8 He Roscoe Wade Light, 83, of Narrows passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003 at his residence. Roscoe was born February 9, 1920 in Floyd County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Herman and Blanche Board Light. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Myra Robertson Light, and a daughter-in-law, Rosetta Sweat Light. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the tank destroyers under General Omar Bradley and General George C. Patton. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Following his military service, he returned to Narrows and was employed by Celanese Acetate for 24 years. During that time, he founded R. W. Light and Sons from March 1, 1960, which he owned and operated with his sons until his death. He is survived by his wife, Verna A. Light of Narrows; two sons, Leon Light and wife Cindy of Narrows, and Richard Light of Narrows; a sister, Eva French of Narrows; two stepdaughters, Flois B. Evans and husband Jim of Pearisburg, and Melva B. Wendehack and husband Fred of Locust Grove, Virginia; two grandchildren, Susan Light and fiancee' Ronnie Bland of Blacksburg, and Jonathan Light of Narrows; five step-grandchildren, Dr. Jim Evans and wife Kathryn of Los Lunas, New Mexico, Vera Epling and husband Tim of Pearisburg, Robyn Soldz and husband Stanley of Fredricksburg, Carol Mahoney and husband Kevin of Crofton, Maryland, and Lynn Kuzminsky and husband Jerry of Littleton, Colorado; 8 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Layne Board and Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg with graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #68 of Narrows and Post #311 of Pembroke, and VFW Post #6000 of Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com. on December 15, 2003.¹

     Herbert Alvin Cannaday was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 29, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 21, 1929 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.^1,2

     Harry Banks Cannaday was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 9, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Iva Lewis Angle, daughter of Stanley Woodson Angle and Flora Alice Clower, on November 28, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,2,3 Harry Banks Cannaday died on September 30, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-4905.⁵ Josephine Nannie Webster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6 She was born on March 21, 1911 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 21, 1911.^2,1,5,6 As of December 14, 1926,her married name was Craig.⁴ She married John William Craig on December 14, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Josephine Nannie Webster died on June 20, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^5,3,7,6 She CRAIG, Josephine Nannie, 89, of Blacksburg, died early Tuesday, June 20, 2000 in a local health care center. She was the widow of John William Craig and is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Ann Shannon of Illinois, Joy C. Compton of Blacksburg; nine grandchildren, Larry Bland, Mike Bland, Sandra Hunt, Gary Bland, Jack Bland, Jeff Bland, Donna Trombino, Bart Shannon and Cliff Compton; and several great-grandchildren; a half brother, Herby Webster; and a half sister, Dora Hunt. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery. on June 21, 2000.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-48-1773.⁷ Aberdeen Esther Webster was buried at West View Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,8 She was born on December 4, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,6 As of April 22, 1935,her married name was Broce.⁵ She married Warren Matthew Broce on April 22, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9,5 Aberdeen Esther Webster died on April 13, 1990 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,7 She Mrs. Aberdeen Webster Broce, age 74, died Friday, April 13, 1990, at Highland Manor Nursing Home in Dublin. She was the widow of Warren Matthew Broce. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Mack Wilkerson, Suffolk; Carolyn and Arlow Sheppard, Hendersonville, N.C; one son and daughter-in-law, David Warren and Patty Broce, Christiansburg; one sister, Josephine Craig, Christiansburg; one brother, John Webster, Salem; one half sister, Dora Hunt, Henderson, N.C; one half brother, Herbie Webster, Christiansburg; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. on April 15, 1990.³

     Lula Stump was born on June 18, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She died on August 22, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-0991.⁸ Roscoe Stump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on October 10, 1893 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 17, 1895 and his death certificate has Jan 1, 1894.^8,2,4 He died on December 31, 1969 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.^1,4

     Cleveland "Cleve" Stump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-46-3346.⁸ He was born on June 20, 1896 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1897.^8,4 He died on December 7, 1970 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.⁴ He Cleve Stump, 70, of Floyd, died Tuesday, Dec 8, 1970, (actually Dec 7 according to his death certificate) in a Marion hospital. The funeral was Thursday, Dec 10, 1970, at 2 p.m. at Huffville Church with burial in the church cemetery. Wood Funeral Home handled arrangements. on December 17, 1970.³

     Arlene Elsie Howard was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-6781.⁹ She was born on February 16, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 As of April 14, 1934,her married name was Bibb.² She married Jack George Bibb on April 14, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Arlene Elsie Howard died on May 25, 1989 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 72.^9,8,4 She VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Mrs. Arlene E. Bibb, 72, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Richmond and Oak Hill, W.Va., died May 24, 1989 (should be May 25), in a local hospital after a long illness. Surviving: daughter, Roslee Coakley of Virginia Beach; brother, Bill Ray Howard of Texas; sisters, Edna Ellickson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Merle Roberts of Oak Hill; two grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Bill Menefee officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on May 27, 1989.⁸

     Virginia Merle Howard was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,8 She was born on January 22, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8 As of June 23, 1941,her married name was Roberts.⁵ She married Melvin Edward Roberts on June 23, 1941 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,2,10 Virginia Merle Howard died on November 2, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^1,8 She OAK HILL - Virginia Merle Howard Roberts, 79, of Oak Hill died Nov. 2, 1998, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church, Oak Hill. Surviving: son, Roger Roberts of Dublin, Va; daughters, Carolyn Mitchell of Jacksonville, N.C., Martha Roberts of Charleston; brother, Billy Ray Howard of San Antonio; sister, Edna Mae Ellickson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
on November 4, 1998.¹

     Glenn Charles Wingfield was buried at Saint Marks Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, 1750 East Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, Broward Co., Florida.⁹ His Social Security Number was 225-10-6981.¹⁰ He was born on October 28, 1911 at Castleton, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,10,4,6 He married Edith Estelle Blankenship on December 24, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Glenn Charles Wingfield died on June 13, 1980 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 68.^3,8 He Glenn C. Wingfield, 68, of 110 NW 56th Street, Fort Lauderdale, passed away suddenly at Northridge General Hospital on June 13, 1980. He was a retired Operator of Heavy Equipment and was currently employed as a Security Guard at Fowlkes Cheverolet He was a 26 year resident coming from Virginia. Survived by his wife; Edith E., Fort Lauderdale; 2 daughters, Mrs. Carole (Leo) Barbour and Mrs. Bobbie (Fred) Robson, both of Fort Lauderdale; mother, Mrs. Alice Wingfield, Siler City, North Carolina and 5 grandchildren. on June 15, 1980.⁸

     Ethel Marie Wingfield was buried at Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina.^3,6,7 She was born on April 14, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of May 27, 1938,her married name was Jacobs.⁴ She married Harold Gordon Jacobs on May 27, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 Ethel Marie Wingfield died on April 15, 1969 at Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^3,6 She SILER CITY - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Wingfield Jacobs, 52, who died Tuesday, will be held Thursday. Burial Chatham Memorial Park. Surviving: her husband, Harold G. Jacobs; three sons, Wayne of the home, David of Siler City and Gordon Jacobs of the USAF, Pope AFB, Fayetteville; her mother, Mrs. Alice C. Wingfield of Siler City; a brother, Glenn Wingfield of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; one grandson. on April 17, 1969.⁶

     Robert Ludlow Costigan Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Willie Irene Correll. Robert Ludlow Costigan Sr. was born on June 20, 1909.² He died on November 6, 1974 at age 65.²

     Willie Irene Correll married Robert Ludlow Costigan Sr. Willie Irene Correll was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Costigan. She was born on September 20, 1906.² She died on February 23, 1975 at age 68.²

     Cora Lee Ridinger married George Cabel Huff. Her married name was Huff. Cora Lee Ridinger was born on February 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on June 17, 1968 at age 83.

     James Phelman Ridinger was buried at Ridinger Family Cemetery, Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 25, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Jane Martin, daughter of John R. Martin and Elizabeth Unknown, on December 31, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James Phelman Ridinger died on May 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.²

     Jane Martin was born circa 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married James Phelman Ridinger, son of Heinrich S. "Henry" Ridinger and Jane Howery, on December 31, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 31, 1874,her married name was Ridinger. Jane Martin died before 1900.

     Daniel R. Conner was born on December 15, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lydia "Liddie" Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on November 23, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Daniel R. Conner died on December 15, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 53.⁴ He MURDER - Daniel Connor, one of the most respectable citizens of Floyd county, Va., was murdered on the 15th ultimo, at the house of Riley Sowders, by a man named Joseph T. Jett. The murderer made his escape. on January 20, 1886.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-28-6422.⁶ James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 25, 1925 at Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4 He married Mary Pauline Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on September 3, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins died on December 18, 2009 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 84.^6,2,5 He James Franklin (Hoppy) Hopkins, 84, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Smyth County on April 25, 1925, to the late Gilbert and Nannie DeBord Hopkins. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Chavis and Pauline Richardson; and a brother, Harry Hopkins. He retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Dove-Hopkins, of Christiansburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Gaye Taylor, which was known by bring his "house full;" special son-in-law, Robert Taylor; one granddaughter, Drema Cornelison; three greatgrandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, and Tucker, which gave him a special name from day one "Great Day;" special stepdaughter, Tootie Dove; three stepsons, Robert Dove, William (Karen) Dove, Darrell (Debbie) Dove; seven step grandchildren; six stepgreatgrandchildren, all of Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Dorothy Hopkins, of Chilhowie, Va; and one brother-in-law, Raymond Chavis, of Fayetteville, N.C. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. on December 19, 2009.²