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     Leonard L. Shenk married Margie Evlyne Cox, daughter of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light.^2,3 Leonard L. Shenk was buried at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, York Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on May 20, 1904. He died on August 21, 1992 at age 88.

     Harvey Davis Handy was buried at Blackberry Baptist Church Cemetery, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-24-8703.⁶ He was born on April 23, 1925 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,5 He married Bessie Reva Cox, daughter of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on April 7, 1948 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,5 Harvey Davis Handy died on February 7, 2012 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 86.^6,4,5 He Harvey Davis Handy, 86, of the Sanville community, Bassett, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born April 23, 1925, in Patrick County to John Abe Handy and Lonie Ratliff Handy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lonnie "Sue" Handy Hughes; a sister, Pearl Handy Flaneary; and a brother, Robert "Abe" Handy. He was a former owner and operator of Handy's Garage in Sanville, and he rebuilt transmissions at Troy's Auto and Transmission Repair in Sanville. He was a member of Valley Drive Baptist Church in Fieldale. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Bessie Cox Handy of the home; three sons, Roy Handy of Fieldale, Troy Handy of Sanville and Coy Handy of Ruffin, N.C; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Handy of Bassett; and a sister, Virginia Handy Bower of Bassett. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bassett Funeral Service with Pastor Bobby Rakes officiating. Burial will be in the Blackberry Baptist Church cemetery. on February 8, 2012.⁵

     George Albert Reese was buried at Knollwood Memorial Park Cemetery, 1299 North Ridge Road, Canton, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-32-2259.² He was born on May 12, 1930 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Clara Belle Cox, daughter of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on February 25, 1956 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ George Albert Reese died on July 11, 2003 at Michigan at age 73.^2,4,5

     Charles Allen Custer was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 23, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of Jul 22, 1941.^2,3,4 He married Ruth Ann Cox, daughter of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on February 24, 1961 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.¹ Charles Allen Custer and Ruth Ann Cox were divorced on July 31, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Allen Custer died on February 2, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^3,4

     Russell Carl Goff was buried at Dublin Cemetery, off Rt. 11, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 6, 1942 at Coal Run Village, Pike Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 He married Eunice Jean Cox, daughter of Gradon Echo Cox and Helen Elizabeth Light, on September 25, 1965 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 Russell Carl Goff died on October 1, 2009 at Wyandotte, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 67.^2,3 He Russell Carl Goff, age 67 of Wyandotte and formerly Montgomery County, VA passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 in the Henry Ford Hospital, Wyandotte, MI. Born August 6, 1942 in Coalrun, KY, he was the son of the late Henderson Goff & Lena Pauley Goff. Four sisters and three brothers also preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Eunice Cox Goff, Wyandotte, MI; four children, Christopher Goff, Wyandotte; Patricia Serafin, Lincoln Park, MI; Melissa Bowers, Rockwood, MI; Sherry Starnes, Wyanotte, MI; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; two sisters, Bonnie Hinkley, Dublin, Loretta Wright, Radford, VA; two brothers, Clancey Goff, Houston, TX, Earl Goff, Wytheville, VA; special sister-in-law, Sylvia Dalton-Goff, Dublin, VA. Funeral services will be Sunday 2:00 p.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Blouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Dublin Cemetery, Dublin with military honors conducted by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184. on October 5, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 353-05-2989.³ James Hugh Copley was born on October 8, 1902 at Bloom Township, Scioto Co., Ohio.^1,4,3,2 He married Arminda Beatrice Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale, on May 5, 1926 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ James Hugh Copley died in November, 1970 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 68.³

     Norris Venton Jackson married Clara Frances Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale.¹ Norris Venton Jackson was buried at Harford Memorial Gardens, 3839 Aldino Road, Aberdeen, Harford Co., Maryland.³ He was born on August 15, 1915 at Cecil Co., Maryland.² He died in 1973 at Maryland.³

     Harvey Lee Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 12, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Virginia Maibell Hopkins circa 1904.^5,6 Harvey Lee Hale married Docia French Altizer, daughter of Ennis Dulaney Altizer and Lucinda Altizer, on September 25, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 Harvey Lee Hale died on June 18, 1956 at age 76.¹

     Vestal Inez Austin was born on February 4, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married William Lacy Whitlock, son of Gustavus Arthur "Gus" Whitlock and Lillie Almeda Pratt, on March 6, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 As of March 6, 1948,her married name was Whitlock.

     Everette E. Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 9, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on November 12, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8; Died of heart trouble.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2657.⁵ Caleb Elbert Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 2, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3 He married Gracie Georgia Lee, daughter of Alexander Roy Lee and Eveline Hopkins, on July 10, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 Caleb Elbert Hale married Clara V. Board, daughter of Joseph Anderson Board and Elizabeth Jane "Jannie" Aldridge, on December 18, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,3 Caleb Elbert Hale died on December 4, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^2,3

     Virginia Maibell Hopkins was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 18, 1879 at Virginia.³ She married Harvey Lee Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, circa 1904.^1,4 As of circa 1904,her married name was Hale.⁴ Virginia Maibell Hopkins died on July 24, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-6388.⁴ Elsie B. Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on November 12, 1904 at Virginia.^4,5 As of May 7, 1927,her married name was Bennington. She married Earl John Bennington, son of John Bennington and Anna Unknown, on May 7, 1927.^7,5 Elsie B. Hale died on June 28, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^4,5,6 She BENNINGTON, Elsie Hale, 90, of Check, died Wednesday morning, June 28, 1995, in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Lewis Angle, Check, Anna Ruth and John Harman, Copper Hill, Nancy and George Bandy Jr., Copper Hill; six grandchildren, Stephen Angle, Melvin Angle, Van Angle, Winona Baker, Noah Bandy and Andrew Bandy; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Nelson Hale of Check; one stepbrother, Irvin Cole, Pilot. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiating with interment in Cole Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Floyd Rescue Squad will be appreciated. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home. on June 29, 1995.⁶

     Harmon D. Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 He was born on March 19, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on March 31, 1928 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 21.^5,2 He Harmon Hale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hale of near Flint, whose illness was repeatedly mentioned, died Saturday night, at 9:00, March 31, 1928.
Harmon was 21 years old and a model young man. He had been working at Harrisburg, Penn, for some two years until about 2 months before his death he came home thinking to recuperate, but he did not improve but grew worse all the time. His suffering at times was intense but he seemed ____ patiently.
He leaves a father, mother, two brothers, beside a host of relatives and friends.
His funeral was conducted at the home Sunday at 2:00 p.m., by Rev. G. W. Woodward, afterwitch the remains were interred in the Cole cemetery, at J. Kyle Cole's. on April 19, 1928.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-46-6497.¹¹ Carson Cody Hale was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,5 He was born on November 22, 1909 at Virginia.^1,11,3,13 He married Edith Frances Clower, daughter of Albert Frank Clower and Imogene King, on May 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,12,3,5,6 Carson Cody Hale died on January 26, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^1,12,3,13 He CHECK - Carson Cody Hale, age 69, died Friday morning in a Roanoke nursing home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Clower Hale, Check; one son, Cody F. Hale, Floyd; one daughter, Mrs. James A. (Patricia) Altizer, Floyd; one brother, Nelson L. Hale, Check; one sister, Mrs. Earl (Elsie) Benningtpn, Check; four grandchildren, Sammy Hale, Susan Hale, Jay Altizer, Carson Altizer, all of Floyd. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Burton Epperly and the Rev. Whitaker Shelton. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on February 1, 1979.⁵

     Dorothy Inez Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on November 20, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on April 28, 1960 at Radford, Virginia, at age 47.^1,2

     William Lacy Whitlock was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,6 His Social Security Number was 226-26-7068.⁸ He was born on November 17, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,3,4 He married Vestal Inez Austin, daughter of Ercil Compton Austin and Olive Eugene/Eugenia Vest, on March 6, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,10,2 William Lacy Whitlock died on April 12, 2002 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,8,4,5 He WHITLOCK, William L., 80, of Floyd, passed away Friday, April 12, 2002 at his home. He was born in Floyd County to G.A. and Lillie P. Whitlock on November 17, 1921. A veteran of World War II, he served in the 1503 rd Army Air Force as a radio operator. Mr. Whitlock was a ruling elder, as well as a member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd. William had retired from being a dairy farmer. He was a lifetime member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Mr. Whitlock served on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors for 24 years, also on the New River Planning Commission, and he was also a Director of Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers for 18 years. He served as president of the Floyd County Farm Bureau and was on many other civic organizations. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Denton and Elinos Whitlock. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vestal Whitlock; son, Kerry Whitlock of Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Warren Shelor of Floyd, Cheryl and Larry Beckner of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Ronnie and Donna Shelor, Brian Beckner, Amy Beckner; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Beatrice Whitlock, Bonnie and Dalton Hylton, both of Floyd, Vera Collis of Roanoke, Elizabeth and Wade Eanes of Pilot; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Andrew and Thelma Whitlock of Lynchburg, Ray Whitlock of Floyd; mother-in-law, Olive Austin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Louise Austin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 15, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Presbyterian Church of Floyd with the Rev. Shirley Larson officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad and Floyd County Fire Department. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on April 14, 2002.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 231-42-0926.² Earl John Bennington was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 11, 1905 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Elsie B. Hale, daughter of Harvey Lee Hale and Virginia Maibell Hopkins, on May 7, 1927.^1,3 Earl John Bennington died on May 8, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,3,1 He Earl John Bennington, 86, died Wednesday in a Salem nursing home. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna Bennington and two brothers. He was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and a deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Check Ruritan Club. He was a retired foreman of the Virginia Department of Transportation with 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elsie Hale Bennington, Check; three daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Lewis Angle, Check; Anna Ruth and John D. Harman; Nancy and George W. Bandy Jr., all of Copper Hill; six grandchildren, Stephen, Melvin and Van Angle; Winona Baker; Noah and Andrew Bandy; five great-grandchildren; four brothers, William I. Bennington, Carlos J. Bennington and Jessie W. Bennington, all of Harrisonburg; Joseph R. Bennington, Port Republic; two sisters, Esther B. Gallahan, Alexandria; Sue B. Whissen, Dayton. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff and the Rev. Douglas Jones officiating with interment in the Cole Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Locust Grove Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 10, 1991.¹

     Anna Ruth Bennington was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 22, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married John Dennis Harman, son of Waitman M. Harman and Annie Chloe Smith, on December 25, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 As of December 25, 1959,her married name was Harman. Anna Ruth Bennington died on January 3, 2013 at Virginia at age 76.⁴ She Anna Ruth Bennington Harman, 76, of Copper Hill, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013. She was born on February 22, 1936. Mrs. Harman taught at Check High School and Floyd County High School. She worked on the farm raising beef cattle and putting up hay. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and her pet cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elsie Bennington and her sister, Christine B. Angle. She is survived by her husband, John Dennis Harman; her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and George W. (Bill) Bandy Jr; four nephews, Steve Angle, Van and Janice Angle, Noah and Crystal Bandy, and Andrew Bandy; one niece, Winona and David Baker; several Bennington and Hale cousins; her special pet and loving kitty, Blackberry. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Maurice Wright, the Reverend Doug Jones, the Reverend Marty Moyer and the Reverend Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home after 2 p.m. on Saturday where the family will be from 2 until 4 p.m. and 5 until 7 p.m. Due to the health of Mrs. Harman's husband, John Dennis, there will be no visitation at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Cole Cemetery, in care of Van Angle, 2106 Laurel Creek Road, N.E. Pilot, VA 24138. on January 5, 2013.⁴

     John Dennis Harman was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 25, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He married Anna Ruth Bennington, daughter of Earl John Bennington and Elsie B. Hale, on December 25, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2 John Dennis Harman died on February 17, 2013 at Virginia at age 77.³ He John Dennis Harman, of Copper Hill, departed from his earthly home to his heavenly home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, February 17, 2013, to join his loving wife of 53 years and his parents, Waitman and Chloe Harman. Born on Christmas Day, 1935, John was 77 years of age. In early life, John worked with his father in the timber industry. After graduation from Check High School and Bridgewater College, John joined the United States Marine Reserves. He became an educator at Check High School and Floyd County High School, and earned his Master's Degree from Radford College during this time. After serving the Floyd County School System for 18 years, he became a full-time farmer raising beef cattle. John was a life-long resident of the community and a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren where he served as Church Treasurer, Deacon, Trustee, and Sunday School teacher. John was dedicated to the community, friends, family, and church. John is survived by his sister-in-law, Nancy B. Bandy and husband, George (Bill) Bandy Jr; nephews, Stephen Angle, Van and Janice Angle, Noah and Crystal Bandy, and Andrew Bandy; niece, Winona and David Baker; foster sister, Dorothy Williams and family, Sandra and Lynn Shumate, Paul and Carolyn Williams, Terry and Judy Williams, and Janean Williams; special cousins, Sherrell Poff, Sam Wilson, Marie Williams, and Alvah Mae Harman; special cat, Blackberry. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Marty Moyer, the Reverend Maurice Wright, and the Reverend Douglas Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home after 2 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013, where the family will be from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Copper Hill Cemetery in care of Charles Smith, 8358 Deer Run Drive, Copper Hill, VA 24079. The family extends their gratitude to Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Carilion Hospice, Home Instead of the New River Valley, caregivers, friends, and family for your love and kindness for John. on February 21, 2013.³

     George William "Bill" Bandy Jr. George William "Billy" Bandy Jr. of Copper Hill, with family by his side, slipped into eternity in the early morning hours of March 21, 2023. Billy was the oldest son of George William Bandy Sr. and Cynthia Lozelle (Edwards) Bandy of Botetourt. Born during World War II, on May 8, 1944, while his father was overseas in the European Theater as a Sargent in the U.S. Army, 2nd Infantry Division. His daddy would land on Omaha Beach in the D-Day invasion while he was just a few weeks old. Billy would not get to "meet" his father until the summer of 1945 when he was over a year old. In 1946, Billy's parents purchased a home in the Starkey area in Roanoke County. Billy grew up attending Starkey Elementary, Ogden Middle School, and graduating in 1962 from Cave Spring High School. Childhood summers were spent with lots of visits to his great-uncle Kyle Patterson's farm in Bedford, Virginia. It was during these visits that Billy fell in love with every aspect of farm life, especially the dairy cattle. After graduating from high school Billy started his career with Norfolk Western Railroad in December of 1962 until his retirement from Norfolk Southern in June of 2004. During his career with the railroad, Billy held many titles from a clerk in the Mechanical Department to Marketing and made many lifelong friends with his "farm fresh" egg sales. In 1964 Billy was introduced to Nancy Hale Bennington by mutual friends while she worked at Graves Humphry's. They were married on October 28, 1966. From 1964-1966. Billy completed basic training for the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky ending is active duty with the rank of Private 1st class. Billy then served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1966-1971. In the spring of 1971 Billy and Nancy moved from Bonsack, Virginia to Copper Hill. There they built what would be their family home "Bandy Hollow Dairy" in 1976. Billy had many successful "dairy years" winning various awards for milk production, quality and dairy management from Virginia & Maryland Milk Producers Cooperative. His love of farming and of animals lead to uncountable animals including chickens, goats, guineas, rabbits, pigs, cats and dogs that all kept the dairy cattle company. Billy was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, where he served several years as a Sunday School teacher and as Sunday School Superintendent. Billy was the proud father of two sons Noah Mason Bandy, and Andrew Hale Bandy. After his retirement Billy enjoyed his vegetable garden, his flowers, chickens, and riding the Mule (four-wheeler) to check on his cows while imparting his love of animals onto his two grandsons Mason and Ethan. Billy is survived by his wife, Nancy and their two sons, Noah Bandy and his wife, Crystal, and Andrew Bandy; two grandsons, Mason and Ethan Bandy; a beloved brother, David Bandy and his wife, Cindy; nephew, Joshua Bandy and his wife, Kim; niece, Rachel Bandy Witt and husband, Chase; great nephew, a great niece and numerous cousins. Interment at the Cole Family Cemetery.² He was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 8, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Nancy Hale Bennington, daughter of Earl John Bennington and Elsie B. Hale, on October 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,4,2 George William "Bill" Bandy Jr. died on March 21, 2023 at Virginia at age 78.²

     Edith Frances Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on July 11, 1913 at Virginia.^1,7,2,8 She married Carson Cody Hale, son of Harvey Lee Hale and Virginia Maibell Hopkins, on May 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,2,9,6 As of May 7, 1932,her married name was Hale. Edith Frances Clower died on June 6, 2011 at Virginia at age 97.⁶ She Edith Clower Hale, 97, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carson Cody Hale; and her son, Cody Francis Hale. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and James Altizer, of Floyd; grandchildren, Jay and Amy Altizer, of Dallas, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Mary Grace and James; grandchildren, Carson and Emily Altizer, of Floyd, and great-grandchildren, Ansley and Leah. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Anna Hale; and grandchildren, Sam and Janice Hale, all of Floyd, Susan and Ken Hill, of Summerville, S.C; and greatgrandchildren, Brian and Bethany. Other survivors are her sisters, Elva Sowers and Gladys Conner, of Floyd; as well as nieces and nephews. Edith and Cody farmed and were active in Havens Chapel United Methodist Church and in community and civic activities until Cody's death in 1979. When it became too difficult to maintain, Edith sold the farm and moved closer to the town of Floyd and her children. She continued to be active in church and senior citizen activities. For years she and her friend, June Hylton, were regulars at The Country Store for the Friday night "Jamboree." For the past five years, Edith has been a resident of Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are by Maberry Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, June 10, 2011, and the Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, with the Rev. Richard Gregory and the Rev. Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery, Check, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Havens Chapel Church, 3375 Daniels Run Road, Check, VA 24072 or to Wilson Cemetery, c/o Robert Vest, 1372 Daniels Run Road, Check, VA 24072. on June 9, 2011.⁶

     Albert Frank Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 223-50-1561.⁹ He was born on April 21, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,1,5,6,7 He married Imogene King, daughter of William Robert King and Nancy Emily McNeil, on August 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10 Albert Frank Clower died on December 3, 1962 at age 79.^2,1

     Imogene King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on December 8, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Albert Frank Clower, son of Pleasant Green Clower and Sarah Elizabeth Spangler, on August 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 As of August 9, 1903,her married name was Clower. Imogene King died on May 21, 1963 at age 79.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-7837.¹² Cody Francis Hale was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 He was born on December 4, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,4,12,5,6,7,13,8} He married Anna Mae Williams on July 30, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Cody Francis Hale died on April 21, 2004 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^{2,12,5,13,7,9} He Cody Francis Hale, 70, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center following a valiant five week struggle following surgery. He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Cody Hale. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Anna Williams Hale, his high school sweetheart; his son, Samuel Cody Hale and wife, Janice of Floyd; his daughter, Susan Faye Hill and husband, Ken; grandchildren, Brian Cody Hill and Bethany Rae Hill of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Also surviving are his mother, Edith C. Hale of Floyd; sister, Patricia Altizer and husband, Jim of Floyd; nephews, Jay Altizer and wife Amy and daughter, Mary Grace of Dallas, Texas and Carson Altizer and wife Emily of Floyd. His cat, Sparkplug, misses him too. Cody faithfully served his church, his community and his country for many years through the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, where he was Deacon, Sunday School teacher and Board chairman, through Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department where he was past chief and past president, the Floyd County Electoral Board which he headed as Chairman, Floyd County Merchant's Association and Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. He was a tanker in the 3rd Armored Division of the U. S. Army, serving in Germany and retired as a reservist from Hdq., Co., 320th Regt., 80th Div. He was "the lawnmower man" as owner of Webb's Lawnmower Service, Inc. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Richard Thomas, accompanied by Sandra Smith. Members of the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will consist of retired military reservists. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Cody would be honored by memorials to FCV Fire Department or Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. The family will welcome visitors Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on April 23, 2004.²