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     Houston Monroe Beckner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 231-32-5508.⁶ He was born on April 17, 1928 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,7 He married Ida May King, daughter of Posey Curtis King and Elizabeth Isabell "Susie" Stuart, circa 1949.^5,3 Houston Monroe Beckner died on May 21, 1990 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 62.^5,3 He Houston M. Beckner, age 62, our wonderful husband and father went to be with the Lord on May 21, 1990, in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He retired from 21 years at Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works and 12 years of excavating and septic system work. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ida King Beckner, Copper Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Beckner, Check; Donald and Becky Beckner, Copper Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Thomas Hale of Charlottesville; Marsha and Bill Brown, Rocky Mount; his mother, Ola Richards Beckner of Callaway; two brothers, Aubrey Beckner, Copper Hill; George Beckner, Callaway; three sisters, Clara Gould of Illinois; Dorothy Clifton, North Carolina; and Louise Ray of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Ricky, Susan, Robin and Katrina Beckner, Scott Hale and Anthony Munsey. Interment will be in the Salem Church Cemetery. on May 22, 1990.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-2032.¹² James Marlin Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 12, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,12,4,5,7 He married Ina Marie Nichols, daughter of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on June 23, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Marlin Guilliams and Ina Marie Nichols were divorced on January 27, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ James Marlin Guilliams married Doris Ann Clingenpeel on November 12, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 James Marlin Guilliams died on February 25, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,12,4,6 He James Marlin Guilliams (Preacher Man), 77, of Vinton, went to be with his Lord in Heaven and to meet his beloved parents, Alvie and Ora Guilliams, on Monday morning, February 25, 2008. You are the best Daddy and Paw-Paw in the whole world and will always be in our hearts. You are our Sweet Angel and will forever be with us. We love you Paw-Paw Daddy and love-love-love from Alexis and Aliyah. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil and Joel; and is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 36 years, Doris Guilliams; his children, Rebecca, Donna, Michael, Cindy, David, Charity and Linda; 20 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and his sisters, Garnett, Geraldine and Brenda. A funeral service will be held at Life Tabernacle, Virginia Ave., at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, with Pastor Tino Maciel and Pastor Rudolph Wood officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on February 27, 2008.³

     Alvin Robert "Alvie" Guilliams was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 His Social Security Number was 226-40-4928.⁸ He was born on March 12, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4,5 He married Ora Ellen Nichols, daughter of Amos M. Nichols and Loula A. "Lula" Ingram, circa 1929.^1,4,9 Alvin Robert "Alvie" Guilliams died on January 28, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,5

     Ora Ellen Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 9, 1907 at Virginia.^3,2 She married Alvin Robert "Alvie" Guilliams, son of William Arthur Guilliams and Emma Zetta Hill, circa 1929.^3,4,5 As of circa 1929,her married name was Guilliams.⁵ Ora Ellen Nichols died on December 10, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,2 She FLOYD - Ora Nichols Guilliams, age 81, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 1988 in a Salem hospital. She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, Marlin and Doris Guilliams, Joel and Dorothy Guilliams, of Christiansburg, Cecil and Jean Guilliams, Check; three daughters and sons-in-law; Garnet and Paul Hypes, Vinton, Gearline and Jerry Yopp, Check, Brenda and Jerry Janney, Copper Hill; one brother, Lonzie Nichols, Roanoke; two sisters, Okie Guilliams, Artokie Peters, both of Roanoke; 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Douglas Jones, Rev. Frank Wimmer, and Rev. Rudy Prikryl officiating. Internment in Restvale Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
on December 11, 1988.¹

     Norman Lee "Buck" Hoback Norman Lee "Buck" Hoback, November 20, 1934 - January 11, 2024. Norman Lee “Buck” Hoback, 89, of Hollins, Virginia made his last long-haul run and entered Heaven’s gates to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home. We rejoice in his Heavenly reunion with many loved ones who have gone before. Norman is the son of the late Clifford Victor Hoback and Virginia Hodges Hoback of Floyd, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his two sisters and brothers-in-law, George and Wanda Bowles of Roanoke, Virginia and Shirley and Maxine Peters of Check, Virginia, as well as several well-loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Lena Faye Nichols Hoback, who was his childhood and high school sweetheart at Check High School, and his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jeff Marian and grand-daughter Malena Brooke Marian, who was her “Poppy’s” joy and light of his life, all of Daleville, Virginia, as well as neighbors, Hilary Frazier Dietels and Leslie Frazier, whom he loved as his own grand-daughters. Buck was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and then Botetourt Community Church to worship with his family. Buck was retired from Lawrence Transportation Companies after 60 years of dedicated and safe service as a tractor trailer driver all across the United States and Canada. “Pops” absolutely loved being under the wheel of his favorite International trucks and would be found driving nothing but Fords and John Deere’s otherwise. Being raised on a dairy farm in Floyd, he was a farmer at heart and enjoyed raising beef cattle there. Most of all, he enjoyed every minute he spent with his family, he enjoyed telling stories about adventurous trucking experiences and the old days and the old ways on the road and on the farm. Thanks to him and several generations of Hobacks before him, the farm remains a treasure to his family for generations to come. The family wishes to thank the Hollins Rescue Squad and Fire Department for their quick response time and perseverance to save him from his unexpected passing and Officer Beckner of Roanoke County Police Department for his compassion and care, along with neighbors near and far who answered an early morning call for help. Much love and appreciation to all of the family, friends, and neighbors for their support and love shown during this difficult time. Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lena Faye Nichols, daughter of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on April 2, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,9,10,4 Norman Lee "Buck" Hoback died on January 11, 2024 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁴

     Virginia Elizabeth Hodges was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 She was born on April 25, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Clifford Victor Hoback, son of James Henry Hoback and Levonia A. Bower, on November 16, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of November 16, 1932,her married name was Hoback. Virginia Elizabeth Hodges died on June 9, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 29.⁴

     John William Mauk was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 He married Shirley Jane Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on February 17, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,6 John William Mauk died on February 15, 2011 at Virginia at age 67.⁴ He John William Mauk, 67, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. He served over 30 years with the Virginia Western Community College Police Department, and retired as Chief of Police. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Daniel and Mammie Spradlin Mauk; and two sisters, Nancy Gray and Mae Craft. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley Mauk; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Stephanie Mauk, Tommy and Lisa Mauk; three grandchildren, Jonathan, Samantha, and Ashley; siblings and spouse, Betty and Sonny Hauser, Jimmy Mauk; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Flossie Moran, Gordon and Annie Nichols, Tressie Sigmon, and Burton Nichols. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Pastor Marty Moyer and Pastor Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Thursday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Condolences to the family may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24011. The family expresses their thanks to the Infusion Lab and the nurses on 6 West at Lewis-Gale Cancer Center. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
on February 17, 2011.⁴

     John Nelson "Johnny" Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 22, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^16,6 He married Arnetta Jean Porterfield on May 12, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 John Nelson "Johnny" Nichols died on November 18, 2007 at Virginia at age 64.^5,16 He John Nelson Nichols, 64, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ollie Mae Nichols; brothers, Thomas, Carl and Marshall Nichols. Survived by children Nila and Ricky Poff, Pamela and Jonathan Vest, Tuff and Angie Nichols, Winky and Faith Nichols, Duane and April Nichols, Rachel and Kelly Vassar and Michelle Campbell; eleven grandchildren; three brothers; and five sisters. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery with the Rev. Alan Vass officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrous Foundation. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home. on November 20, 2007.⁵

     Mary Ellen Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1667.⁸ She was born on March 16, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1922.^7,1,8,6 She married Leland Hanford Alley, son of Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley and Lillie Clara Duncan, on March 25, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 As of March 25, 1946,her married name was Alley. Mary Ellen Poff died on April 5, 1978 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,6

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-3518.⁴ Leland Hanford Alley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 15, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Mary Ellen Poff, daughter of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on March 25, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Leland Hanford Alley died on January 22, 1983 at age 68.^1,3

     Sarah Amanda Bowman was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 22, 1866 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Abraham Spangler, son of William H. Spangler and Hannah J. Sowers, on October 27, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 27, 1886,her married name was Spangler. Sarah Amanda Bowman died on July 2, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^1,2

     Haden H. "Hade" Williams was buried at Richards Cemetery, on a hill overlooking Adney Gap Road on Rt. 602, Callaway Road, about 2 miles from Rt. 221, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 He was born in 1845 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lucy E. Holt, daughter of James Edmond Holt and Mary Lucy E. "Polly" Huff, on September 20, 1865 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Haden H. "Hade" Williams died in 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Found dead, face-down in a creek, with a bullet hole in his back.^2,1,3

     Lucy E. Holt was born on July 8, 1845 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Haden H. "Hade" Williams, son of James Henry Williams and Clarissa Alice Richards, on September 20, 1865 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 20, 1865,her married name was Williams. Lucy E. Holt died in 1920.

     Mary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff was born on June 11, 1873 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 She married David C. Lowman on September 27, 1894 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² As of September 27, 1894,her married name was Lowman. Mary Magdalene "Mollie" Poff died on November 9, 1903 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 30.^3,6

     Vertie/Virtie Mae Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 14, 1910 at Virginia.² She died on September 28, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.²

     Kriss Middlestal Wilson was born on February 4, 1960 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.^3,4,2 He married Karen Sue Austin, daughter of Kenneth Jack Austin and Louise Jane Walters, on June 25, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,7,8,4 Kriss Middlestal Wilson died on June 21, 2021 at Virginia at age 61.² He WILSON, Kriss Middlestadt, a lifelong entrepreneur and friend of many passed unexpectedly on June 21, 2021 at 61 years of age. Kriss is survived by his wife of 37 years, Karen Wilson; his children, Austin and Jack Wilson; his brother, Scott Wilson; sisters-in-law, Judy Wilson and Toni Austin; brother-in-law, Mike Austin; and his nieces and nephews, Christie Wilson, Rutger Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Trevor Austin and Chloe Austin; and a number of dear friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Leonard Wilson. Kriss was born on February 4, 1960 in San Francisco, California, before moving to Wilmington, Delaware, where he would spend much of his life. Kriss grew up in the Green Acres neighborhood of Wilmington and was a student at Carrcroft, Mt. Pleasant Middle and Mt. Pleasant High schools. It was here that he developed his love for sports, business and music. He excelled at swimming, became a star swimmer for multiple teams and was captain of the State Champion Mt. Pleasant High School team in 1978. He then went on to swim for James Madison University on a scholarship. As a young teenager, he had a keen sense for business. As newspaper delivery boy, he was known for exceptional customer satisfaction and received awards from the Wilmington News Journal for extraordinary service. After JMU, he moved to Richmond, Virginia and became a highly respected businessman. All those who worked with Kriss knew he would not settle for any job not done to perfection. Kriss loved all kinds of music but found a passion for the Grateful Dead. He traveled the country, attended hundreds of shows and had a vast collection of recorded material. His life's journey was all about friendships and relationships. He touched so many lives and on so many levels. After moving to Richmond, Virginia, Kriss started a family with his wife, Karen and his first son, Austin in 1995, and second son, Jack in 1998. Kriss and his wife, Karen soon after moved to Mechanicsville, Virginia, which they and their family have called home for nearly 25 years. Above all, Kriss was someone who could enter a room knowing no one and leave knowing more than just everybody's name. He cared and loved deeply and was never shy to make sure you knew that. At his core, Kriss was an entrepreneur and an overall people pleaser. He had many business ventures, starting Superior Document Services in 1998, all the way until 2021, where he excelled at his photographic talent with his development of RVA Drone Solutions. He is not only remembered for his work ethic, but also his pride of his children, family and loved ones, his sense of humor and his relatively flippant attitude about everything. His love and light are known by many and may his memories live on forever. on June 27, 2021.²