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     Addie Irene Light was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 5, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,4 She married Frederick Rosson Surface on August 30, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ As of August 30, 1933,her married name was Surface. Addie Irene Light and Frederick Rosson Surface were divorced on June 10, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ As of October 19, 1946,her married name was Rogers.⁶ Addie Irene Light married Andrew Jackson Rogers on October 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Addie Irene Light died on February 28, 1961 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 44.² She Mrs. Irene L. Rogers, 43, formerly of Floyd County, died Tuesday in Baltimore, Md. Surviving are her husband, Andrew J. Rogers, Lynchburg; her mother, Mrs. Ocie Radford Light, Austinville; four sons, Ivan M. Surface, Roanoke; Mike Surface, Alexandria; Jerry Surface, Fort Meade, MD; Pat Rogers, Austinville; five sisters Mrs. Mildred Heaton and Mrs. Hope Gallimore, Barbaton, Ohio; Mrs. Edith Howery, Camden, N.J; Mrs. Pearl McKay, Austinville; Mrs. Audrey Lawson, Galax; a brother, Owen Light, Roanoke; two grandchildren. The body will be brought to Oakey's. Funeral will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Oakey's by the Rev. C. W. McKay. Burial will be in Radford Cemetery, Floyd County. on March 2, 1961.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-01-7525.⁷ Edith Loraine Light was buried at New Camden Cemetery, Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey.^8,5 She was born on July 8, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 As of June 19, 1937,her married name was Howery.⁴ She married James Francis Howery, son of James Elbert Howery and Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler, on June 19, 1937 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 Edith Loraine Light died on February 1, 1983 at Deptford, Gloucester Co., New Jersey, at age 64.^7,9 She HOWERY - On February 1, 1983, Edith L. (nee Light) wife of the late James F. of Deptford, formerly of Camden. Age 64 years. Mother of Phyllis J. McCloskey, Joyce P. Taylor, Judith A. Howery-Rigler, Vernon W., James E., William B. and Richard A. Howery, sister of Hope Gallimore, Audrey Lawson, Pearl McKay and Owen Light, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Interment New Camden Cemetery, Camden, N.J. on February 3, 1983.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6583.⁴ Her married name was Heaton.³ Mildred Arlene Light married Unknown Heaton.³ Mildred Arlene Light was born on July 14, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She died on October 4, 1978 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 58.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-5668.⁹ Gabriel Owen Light was buried at Whispering Pines Cemetery, Short Road N 36 59.578 W 80 28.083, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on April 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,3 He married Mildred Nellie Reed, daughter of Dennis Whitlow Reed and Ollie Agnes Dulaney, on April 24, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Gabriel Owen Light died on February 2, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^9,1,11,4 He Gabriel Owen Light, age 64 of 2610 Radford Rd., N.E., died Friday February 2, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Mildred R. Light, two daughters and sons-in-law, Madora and Sammy Lane, Roanoke; Marchetta and Jim Lafon, Salisburg, Md; two sons and one daughter-in-law, J.W. and Cathy Light, Roanoke; Dennis Light, Cloverdale; four grandchildren, Missy L. Bratton; Scott Lane; Amanda Lafon, Autumn Light; one great-grandson Trevor Bratton; three sisters, Hope Gallimore, Akron, Ohio; Pearl McKay, Max Meadows; Audrey Lawson, Galax. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 5, with the Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating. Burial will be in the Reed family cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's North's Chapel from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday. on February 4, 1990.¹¹

     Mary Hope Light was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.⁷ She was born on May 1, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 As of August 6, 1943,her married name was Gallimore.² She married Rev. Denny Elwood "Dennie" Gallimore on August 6, 1943 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 Mary Hope Light died on May 22, 2010 at Doylestown, Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 83.^8,7 She Mary Hope Gallimore, 83, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010. A resident of Doylestown since 1998, Mary was a member of the Lord's House of Prayer. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dennie E. Gallimore and grandson, Michael Grinder. Mary is survived by her daughters, Mary (Roger) Baker and Patricia Gallimore of Doylestown; grandchildren, Julie (Kyle) Estes, Tony Baker, Patrick Grinder; grand-daughter-in-law, Cristina Grinder; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Pearl McKay and Audrey (Frank) Lawson of Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Doylestown Health Care for the love and compassion they showed our parents. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203 with Rev. Harvey Greathouse officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Doylestown Health Care Activities Department, 95 Black Drive, Doylestown, Ohio 44230. on May 25, 2010.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-9895.¹¹ Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 25, 1925 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^11,1 He married Edith Elizabeth Vest, daughter of James B./V. Vest and Louella Florence Vest, on May 11, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,12 Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. and Edith Elizabeth Vest were divorced on November 20, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Edith was granted a divorce on the grounds of desertion.^13,14 Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. married Arlene Marie Dulaney, daughter of Ellis Tazwell Dulaney and Lucy Arlene Akers, on August 31, 1974 at Ridgeway, Virginia.^3,2 Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. died on April 16, 1997 at Virginia at age 71.^11,2 He SWEENEY, Major Lee, ("M.L.''), 71, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Sweeney, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna S. and Stephen Stapel, Pittsburgh, Pa., Teresa and Danny Epperly, Christiansburg; two sons, Brock Sweeney, Floyd, Glenn Scott Linkous, Virginia Beach; mother, Margaret P. Sweeney, Floyd; two sisters, Daphine Sowers, Floyd, Cindy Eanes, Ridgeway; five brothers, Max E. Sweeney, Roanoke, Jack Sweeney, Radford, W. Bruce Sweeney, Floyd, W. Barry Sweeney, Floyd, S. Douglas Sweeney, Troutville; one granddaughter. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 19, 1997, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m on April 18, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-07-2695.¹⁰ Dock Floyd Yates was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on May 25, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 5, 1920.^10,1,2,3 He died on June 20, 1975 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,2,4 He Dock Floyd Yates, age 55, of 1028 Dale Ave., S.E., passed away Friday in Lexington. He was a picture frame finisher for J. J. Kornann & Son. Surviving are his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Abner C. Yates, Roanoke; six brothers, Garland Yates; Rolfe Yates, both of Roanoke; William Yates, Vinton; Lester Yates, Bassett; Jack Yates, Woodbridge, Virginia; and Leo Yates, Upper Marlboro, Maryland; one sisters, Mrs. Nancy Nelson, Pensacola, Florida. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 21, 1975.⁴

     Abner Garland Yates was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 2, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,5 He married Virginia Craig Troutt on July 11, 1946 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,14 Abner Garland Yates died on June 27, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,2,4 He Abner Garland Yates, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abner and Lila Yates; son, Dallas G. Yates; four brothers; and one sister. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Virginia C. Yates; children, Sissy (Wayne) Hartman, Linda (Mike) Ferguson, Wayne (Libby) Yates, Dennis (Vada) Yates, Bobbie (Ronnie) Stump, Vernon (Sandy) Yates, Dale (Susie) Yates, Rodney Yates, and Vickie Yates; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo (Betty) Yates, Lester (Blanche) Yates, Jack (Evelyn) Yates, and Frances Yates; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. on June 29, 2011.¹

     Nancy Lorraine Yates was buried at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^2,11 Her Social Security Number was 230-28-4685.¹² She was born on January 17, 1927 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^12,2,4,11,5 As of November 16, 1946,her married name was Nelson.³ She married Jack Nelson on November 16, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,10 Nancy Lorraine Yates died on January 6, 2007 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 79.^12,2,11 She Mrs. Nancy Yates Nelson, age 79, of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007 in a local Nursing Facility. She was born January 17, 1927 in AltaVista, VA. She had been a resident of Pensacola for the last 45 years. She was employeed at Vanity Fair and retired after 25 years of service. Her parents; Abner and Lila Sweeney Yates, and three brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include 2 daughters: Janet Shelby (Terry), Jackie Roberts (John), Son; Waverly Nelson, 4 brothers; Garland, Leo, Jack and Lester Nelson, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. on January 9, 2007.²

     Leo Allen Yates Sr. was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,4 He Leo A. Yates, Sr., 90, a four year resident of Hanover, died on October 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born on July 18, 1929 in Floyd, VA to the late Abner and Lila Yates. Mr. Yates graduated from the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Staunton, VA where he played football and baseball and was MVP for basketball. Because of his accomplishments, he is mentioned at the Deaf History Museum in Staunton. Mr. Yates lived in Roanoke, VA until 1960 when he moved to Upper Marlboro, MD where he lived until 1978. From 1978 until 2002 he lived in Bowie, MD and Fredericksburg from 2002 until 2015. Mr. Yates was employed by the Washington Star Newspaper as a printer from 1960 until 1982. In 1984 he began his employment with the Department of Labor where he retired from in 1998. Mr. Yates served as Treasurer for the Northern Virginia Association of the Deaf. He achieved Eagle Scout in high school and in his adult life was the Assistant Scout Master for Troop #1249 in Bowie where he was heavily involved in fundraising, particularly the sale of Christmas wreaths. Mr. Yates also organized and volunteered at the Deaf Camp at West River. In addition to his parents, Mr. Yates is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty C. Yates, his brothers Garland, Roffee, Dock, and William Yates and his sister Nancy Nelson. He is survived by his twin children Leo A. Yates, Jr. and Sarah L. Yates, his brothers Lester and Jack Yates, and his many nephews, nieces, and his extended family. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville.⁴ He married Betty Cooper.^12,3 Leo Allen Yates Sr. was born on July 18, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on October 3, 2019 at York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 90.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-26-1079.⁸ Her married name was Hegy.⁹ Annie Marcella Whitlock married Eugene Alexander Hegy Jr.⁹ Annie Marcella Whitlock was born on January 3, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3 As of March 3, 1941,her married name was Harvey.⁴ She married Erskine Corbin Harvey on March 3, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Annie Marcella Whitlock and Erskine Corbin Harvey were divorced on July 27, 1943 at Newport News, Virginia.¹⁰ Annie Marcella Whitlock died on July 31, 1993 at New York at age 73.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 225-26-5438.⁷ Ardene Mildred Whitlock Ardene Whitlock Lawless, 80, formerly of Collinsville, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, in Huntsville, Ala. She was born March 6, 1924, in Floyd County to Arthur Lee Whitlock and Mae Radford Whitlock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Warren Lawless; a sister, Marcella Hagy; and a brother, James Malcolm Whitlock. She graduated from Fieldale High School in 1943. She retired from the city of Martinsville in 1986 after 30 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville and the Philathea Sunday School Class. Surviving are a son, Michael Warren Lawless of Huntsville; one sister, Mary Thompson of Martinsville; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Collins Funeral Services chapel with Dr. Calvin Rains officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.² She was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^2,8 She was born on March 6, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 As of February 3, 1945,her married name was Lawless.³ She married Guy Warren Lawless on February 3, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,8,3,9 Ardene Mildred Whitlock died on February 18, 2005 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 80.^7,2,8

     Ammon Mayness Richards was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on May 1, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 He married Christine Sylvia Peters, daughter of William Hobart Peters and Clara Artokie Nichols, on December 21, 1946.^1,9 Ammon Mayness Richards married Betty Goodview on June 3, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 Ammon Mayness Richards died on April 30, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^8,9 He Ammon Richards, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009. He was born in Floyd County May 1, 1924. He was founder and owner of Richards Auto Alignment. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Shrine Temple, Moneta Lodge, 284 Moose Lodge, and the American Legion. He was also a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had such a kind heart and was such a humble man, he inspired everyone he met. He enjoyed his family and many friends, loved going to the lake and to Florida in the winters. He will be sadly missed by all who had ever known him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine P. Richards. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Betty K. Richards; son, Gary Richards and wife, Kim; daughter, Connie Richards Cyckowski; grandchildren, Alicia Jones and Brandon Johnson; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Kyle Jones; stepchildren, Jim and Patti Tribley, and Michael Byrd; step granddaughter, Samantha Murphy; and brothers, Irvin and Elizabeth Richards, and Robert and Shirley Richards. Special thanks to Dr. Green and all of the staff of Lewis Gale Hospital for taking such wonderful care of him and for being so kind to all of us. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 2, 2009.⁸

     Irvin June Richards was born on June 21, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Cynthia Elizabeth Fitzpatrick on November 13, 1948.^1,3,4 Irvin June Richards died on November 19, 2019 at Pennsylvania at age 92.⁴ He Irvin June Richards, 92, of Roanoke, Va., and Audubon, Pa., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by eldest son, Kevin Richards; his parents, Walter Baynes and Annie (Prillaman) Richards of Floyd, Va; and brother, Ammon Richards of Salem, Va. Irvin is survived by his spouse of 71 years, Cynthia Elizabeth (Fitzpatrick) Richards; son, Mark Richards and his spouse, Donna of Harleysville, Pa; grandchildren, Mark Jason Richards, Jesse Michael Richards, and Francesca Marie Richards, all of Harleysville, Pa; and brother, Robert Richards of Floyd, Va. He was born in Floyd, Va., on June 21, 1927, settled his family in Northeast Roanoke in 1953 moving to Audubon in 2014. Irvin retired with 20+ years as a yard conductor and brakeman at Norfolk and Southern in the Roanoke yards. Irvin and Elizabeth were avid Square Dancers having performed at the White House. Prior to moving to Pennsylvania, they were members of Shenandoah Baptist Church. on November 22, 2019.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-4166.¹³ Oscar Roy Sweeney Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on October 2, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,13,5 He married Mary Thelma "Mary Nell" Gardner on December 24, 1950.^6,2,3,7 Oscar Roy Sweeney Jr. died on November 2, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,13,6,8 He Oscar Roy Sweeney Jr., 85, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Sweeney; father, Oscar Roy Sweeney Sr; and son, Mark Daren Sweeney. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Nell Gardner Sweeney; son, Phillip Dwayne (Linda Renee) Sweeney; sister, Margie (Roger) Shortt; grandchildren, Bradley David (Nicole Allene) Sweeney, Brandon Dale Sweeney, Anastasia Adair Sweeney, and Axel Phillip Sweeney; great- grandchildren, Shawn Lee Hypes, Bradley Cameron Sweeney, Nathaniel Oscar Sweeney, and Brycen Russell Sweeney; very special friends, Doris Jones, and Fred and Carol Walters; as well as several nieces and nephews. Oscar served in the United States Army for two years. He has owned and drove trucks for 70 years, traveling all over the United States. Oscar was also a big NASCAR fan. The family will receive friends at Auburn Baptist Church, 3840 Riner Road, Riner, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2012. The Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Auburn Baptist Church with Pastor Shake Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 3, 2012.³

     Bernard Ross Strickler was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,7 He was born on October 18, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6,8 He married Amanda Ola Gillenwalters on December 23, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 Bernard Ross Strickler died on May 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^2,5,6,7 He A Floyd County saw mill employe was fatally stricken late yesterday afternoon at Boones Mill. Bernard Ross Strickler, 44, of near Floyd, collapsed as he alighted from his truck in front of a Boones Mill Store. Dr. Charles M. Irvin, city medical examiner, said death apparently resulted from a heart attack. Strickler was pronounced dead when an ambulance him to a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Amanda Ola Strickler of Rt. 5, Floyd; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Strickler of Floyd; three brothers, Leonard S. Strickler of Bedford, Millard J. and Delma Strickler, both of Floyd; and three sisters, Mrs. H. D. Jennings of Richmond, Mrs. J. A. Auguston Norfolk and Miss Ortha Strickler of Floyd. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. on May 27, 1955.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3918.⁶ Myra Marie Strickler was born on October 11, 1912 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,7,4 As of November 25, 1935,her married name was Jennings.⁵ She married Harry Desmond Jennings, son of George Washington Jennings and Carl Olivia Dickerson, on November 25, 1935 at Radford, Virginia.^3,5 Myra Marie Strickler died on August 18, 1981 at Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 68.^3,7 She Myra Marie Strickler Jennings, died Tuesday, August 18, 1981 in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was born in Floyd County and formerly resided in Buchanan where she was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church and the Rebeka Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Harry D. Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Ann J. Bankert, and Mrs. Joyce J. Denorss, both of Buchanan; six grandchildren and one great-grandson, three brothers, Leonard Strickler, Millard Strickler and Delma Strickler, all of Floyd; one sister, Mrs. Freeda Augustson of Virginia Beach. on August 27, 1981.³

     Millard Jay Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,2,5 His Social Security Number was 225-14-8723.¹⁴ He was born on June 22, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,6,12,7 He died on January 20, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^14,13,1,5 He Millard J. Strickler, age 72, died Sunday in a Roanoke nursing home. He was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation. Surviving are one sister, Freda Augustson, Norfolk; one brother, Delma Strickler, Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in the Pine Creek Church Cemetery. on January 22, 1991.¹

     Ortha Hydie Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She was born on September 3, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 She died on August 18, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-5103.⁵ Freeda Arlene Strickler was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^6,7 She was born on August 16, 1926 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,8,2 As of September 14, 1946,her married name was Augustson.³ She married John Andrew Augustson on September 14, 1946 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^9,6,3 Freeda Arlene Strickler died on August 25, 2000 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 74.^5,6,10 She Freeda S. Augustson, 74, died Aug. 25, 2000, at her residence. Mrs. Augustson was born in Floyd County, Va., and was a member of Piney Creek Baptist Church in Floyd County. She was also a member of Women of the Moose. Survivors include her husband, John A. Augustson; a daughter, Kathryn A. Read of Knotts Island, N.C; two sons, Leonard Emil Augustson of Chesapeake and John Andrew Augustson II of Virginia Beach; a brother Delma Strickler of Floyd County; two grandchildren, Julie Augustson of Wilmington, N.C., and April Lumpkin of Puerto Rico; a great-grandchild, Harley Grimmett of Wilmington, N.C; and numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at Rosewood Memorial Park. on August 26, 2000.⁶

     Juanita Joyce Layman was born on April 7, 1933 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4 As of February 27, 1950,her married name was Neely.³ She married William Horace Neely on February 27, 1950 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^3,10 Juanita Joyce Layman and William Horace Neely were divorced on June 16, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Juanita Joyce Layman died on March 1, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁷ She Juanita Layman Neely, 90, of Roanoke, VA peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her family home. Born in Floyd, Virginia, to Weda Sweeney Layman and William D. Layman on April 7, 1933, Juanita was baptized at the Little River Baptist Church. The family settled in Roanoke where they opened their first business W & H Confectionery which later became Layman Candy Company. Juanita graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1951, soon married and had three daughters. At the age of 29, she joined her parents at Layman Candy Company and grew the business while raising her children on her own. Juanita became President of the company in 1963 and took the business to greater heights, growing the local shop to a multi-state operation, now known as Layman Distributing. Juanita remained President of Layman Distributing for 55 years and served as Chairwoman of the Board until her death. Juanita was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a pillar of the Roanoke, Salem community and one of the leading female business owners in the area, being named to the WorkingWoman magazine's Top 500 business women in the US. She devoted her life to Layman Distributing and left a growing legacy that has continued for four generations. Even though Juanita enjoyed much success in her career, her true joys were her children. Known by her family as Momma, Mumu, and G-G, she tirelessly loved, nurtured and supported each of them. Juanita was smart, honest and fair; a straight shooter both in her business career and personal life. She was appreciated for her sage advice and wisdom that she would provide just when her family, employees, and customers needed it most. She is preceded in death by her loving mother Weda Ruth Sweeney Layman, dedicated father William Demetrius Layman, and infant brother Robert Carlton Layman. She is survived by her children Judy (Mickey) Ross, Janet (Harry) Surratt, and Jerri Jacobs (Fred); grandchildren Scott (Samantha) Thomasson, Justin (Hannah) Keen, Jordan (Bridget Brydges) Keen, Harrison (Jackie Travis) Surratt, Elizabeth (Michael) Holt, Hollyn (Justin) Brown, and Sarah (Graham Pratt) Surratt; great grandchildren Sydney Kate, Jackson, Sawyer, Grace, Julia, Ophelia, Gunner, Seraphine, and Asher. on March 6, 2024.⁷

     Susan A. Dodson was born circa 1865 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of before 1900,her married name was Slate.¹ She married Felix Slate before 1900.¹ Susan A. Dodson married James T./H. Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Sarah W. "Sallie" Hardy, on December 26, 1900 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 26, 1900,her married name was Yates.¹

     Anna P. McWhirter was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 13th & Washington, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ She was born on April 11, 1871 at Tennessee.^2,1 As of December 26, 1905,her married name was Yates.³ She married Joseph Samuel "Joe" Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Sarah W. "Sallie" Hardy, on December 26, 1905 at Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^1,3 Anna P. McWhirter died on February 15, 1941 at Oklahoma at age 69.¹

     Jane Ann Giles was born circa 1825 at Virginia.² She married Edward W. Terry on January 10, 1848 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. As of January 10, 1848,her married name was Terry.

     Ida McGhee was born circa 1859 at Virginia.¹ She married Stephen Henry "Freeman" Yates, son of William Riceville/Rice Yates and Elizabeth "Betsy" McLaughlin, on April 21, 1915 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 21, 1915,her married name was Yates.

     Fleming Henry Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 28, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6 He Listed in Compiled Confederate Records as enlisting in Company A, 54th Virginia Infantry in Jacksonville (now the town of Floyd) on 9/10/1862. Present on 1/1/1862 and 12/31/1863. Taken POW at Marietta, Georgia on 6/23/1864, sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois where held until he was paroled on 6/16/1865. on October 9, 1862. He married Mary Peradine Conner, daughter of Nathan L. Conner and Eliza "Elizabeth" Cole, on August 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Fleming Henry Poff died on September 15, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.⁵

     Catherine Melinda Coffee was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas. She was born on November 7, 1883 at Grayson Co., Texas. She married William Henry Yates, son of Samuel Edward Yates and Sarah W. "Sallie" Hardy, on February 15, 1903 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.¹ As of February 15, 1903,her married name was Yates.¹ As of before January 30, 1920,her married name was Metcalf.² Catherine Melinda Coffee married L. E. Metcalf before January 30, 1920.² Catherine Melinda Coffee died on March 1, 1966 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at age 82.