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     Alorza Mobie Vest was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on June 16, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 11, 1882.^4,3 She married George Tildon Stump, son of Elijah G. Stump and Martha J. Smith, on August 29, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of August 29, 1898,her married name was Stump. Alorza Mobie Vest died on September 25, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^1,3

     Thurman Eugene Brown married Ella Opal Epperly, daughter of William Perry Epperly and Ruby Gay Chandler.^1,4 Thurman Eugene Brown was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 241-18-2386.⁶ He was born on May 24, 1922 at Pilot Mountain, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^2,6,7,8 He died on October 15, 1995 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^6,7,8,3 He Thurman Eugene Brown, 73, of Kernerville died Monday. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Brown was a lifetime member of both the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #9 and V.F.W. Post #5352. He is preceded by the late Opal E. Brown and survived by his son, Jay Brown, and two grandsons; one brother, Coy L. Brown of High Point. on October 21, 1995.³

     Clyde Ellett Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,14 His Social Security Number was 229-05-8543.¹⁵ He was born on December 26, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{14,1,8,15,3,4,5,6} He married Mary Jo Galloway on July 3, 1943 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^{1,8,2,3,16,14,17} Clyde Ellett Collins died on July 30, 2007 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^8,15,14 He Clyde E. Collins, 87, died on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. and formerly of Christiansburg, Va. He was born December 26, 1919 in Montgomery County, the son of Archie Brent Collins and Mary Malinda Epperly. Affectionately known as (Chopper) to all his friends, he was a loving husband, father and friend. He was Post Master in Christiansburg from 1949 to 1973, retiring in 1973. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Jo Galloway of Radford, Va; a son, Terry T. Collins of Kernersville, N.C; a sister, Mabel B. Willis of Roanoke; and a brother, Claude R. Collins of Roanoke. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg for many years. He was an avid golfer and fan of Virginia Tech Athletics. Survivors include one son, Tim Collins of Advance, N.C; two grandchildren, Michael Collins and wife, Andreia, and Brent Collins and wife, Lori, all of Mocksville, N.C; and three great grandchildren, Mary Cloyce Collins, Samuel Duncan Collins and Conner James Collins, all of Mocksville, N.C. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on August 1, 2007.⁸

     Billy Eugene Floyd Sr. was buried at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^7,5,6 He Billy Eugene Floyd, Sr., age 77, of Bristol, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the Christian Care Center of Bristol. He was the son of Willie Grover & Irene Floyd. He attended St. John’s High School in Darlington, SC & joined the Marines in 1960. He had 2 tours of duty in Vietnam where he received numerous awards including the Bronze Star with Combat V and 3 Purple Hearts. He was honorably discharged in 1970. Bill worked 36 years for the USPS as a registry clerk. He has enjoyed many years of volunteering at church as well as hunting & fishing with his friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Deidre Marie Floyd. Mr. Floyd is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Floyd; sister Betsy Helander, his daughters Jackie Etchemendy, Julia Ventura & husband Herbert, his sons Chad Floyd & wife Heather, and Jeremy Floyd and wife Yvette; grandchildren, Ariana Floyd, Braedon Floyd, Caitlin Floyd, Jack Ventura, Matthew Etchemendy and Colleen Etchemendy; several cousins and nieces; and best friend, Allen Owens. The interment will be in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Marine Corp. Funeral Honors Detail. Pallbearers will be Allen Owens, Bob Cox, Glen McClain, Halvey Roberts, Jim Alderson, Martin Burklow, and Howard Miller.⁵ He was born on November 4, 1941 at South Carolina.^4,7,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins and Elizabeth Leighton Stevenson, on May 24, 1975 at Emory, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Billy Eugene Floyd Sr. died on December 18, 2018 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 77.^7,5,6

     Mary Jo Galloway was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on January 21, 1925 at Radford, Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Jan 22, 1925.^4,5,7,8 She married Clyde Ellett Collins, son of Archie Brent Collins and Mary Malinda Epperly, on July 3, 1943 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,5,8,7,6} As of July 3, 1943,her married name was Collins.⁵ Mary Jo Galloway died on September 4, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^7,1,8,6 She Mary Jo Galloway Collins, age 62, of 116 Longview Drive, died Friday morning, September 4, 1987, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a deputy clerk in the General District Court and is survived by her husband, Clyde E. Collins; two sons, Clyde E. (Tim) Collins, Jr., Advance, N.C; Terry T. Collins, Sunset Beach, N.C; one sister, Ruth G. Jewell, Wilmington, Del; one brother, George W. Galloway, Jr., Pulaski; and two grandsons. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on September 5, 1987.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-56-0172.⁶ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. was born on July 19, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Rosemary Duncan on November 26, 1969 at North Carolina.⁷ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. and Rosemary Duncan were divorced on July 18, 1989 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁷ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. married Vicki Hilyer Regan on November 23, 1990.¹ Clyde Ellett "Tim" Collins Jr. died on April 17, 2012 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 66.^2,6 He Mr. Clyde Ellett (Tim) Collins Jr., 66, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Collins was born on July 19, 1945, to the late Mary Jo Galloway Collins and Clyde Ellett Collins Sr. He was born and raised in Christiansburg. Tim was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church in Statesville, N.C., and a retired PGA Professional. After discovering his love for golf at a young age, Tim went on to receive the first ever full golf scholarship awarded to Virginia Tech University (VT) in 1964. His remarkable collegiate career was highlighted by three appearances in the NCAA championships with a best finish of sixth place. He was honored by twice being named an All-American while at VT in 1965 and 1967. After serving in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, Tim gained his PGA Tour Card in 1972, and began his 21 year career as a tour player and club professional. He was a playing member of the PGA tour for three years, and had several top 10 finishes in tour events. He competed in three U.S. Opens and six PGA Championships. Tim and his family settled down in the Carolinas in 1977, where he began work as a club professional. Tim dominated play as a member of the Carolinas PGA section winning four player of the year titles from 1977 through 1984. Three of those titles were consecutive. He also won five Carolina's PGA major titles including two North Carolina Opens, two Section Championship Tournaments, and one Carolinas Open Championship. Tim represented the United States four times as a member of the PGA Cup team that played against teams from Great Britain. In 1985, Tim was elected into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame as the first golfer ever inducted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Collins. Survivors include two sons, Michael Duncan Collins and Matthew Brent Collins, both of Mocksville, N.C; his fiance, Judy Patterson, of Statesville, N.C; and four grandchildren, Mary Cloyce Collins, Samuel Collins, Conner James Collins and Ellett Collins. on April 19, 2012.²

     Berkley Wilton Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,14,1,4 His Social Security Number was 227-14-3568.¹⁵ He married Margaret Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner.^{1,16,14,17,18,4} Berkley Wilton Vest was born on September 28, 1908 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,13,14,17,3,4,5} He died on November 8, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^{15,13,1,14,17,4} He Berkley Wilton Vest, 83, died Friday at a Salem hospital. Surviving is his wife, Margaret Jones Vest, Check; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Lois Steele, Roanoke; Danny and Cindy Vest of Check; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Mildred Thompson of Roanoke; Juanita and Harmon Thomas of Floyd; Ruby and Wayne Dalton and Sandra Pratt, all of Check; nineteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Sunday 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home. on November 9, 1991.¹

     Terry Thomas Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 231-64-9546.¹⁰ He was born on May 24, 1950 at Radford, Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of May 25, 1950.^10,2,3,4,5,6 He married Joyce Carol Walters on January 14, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Terry Thomas Collins and Joyce Carol Walters were divorced on December 13, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Terry Thomas Collins died on June 28, 2003 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^10,2,5

     Dianne Lynette Naff Mrs. Dianne Naff Trump, age 43, of 155 Gum Drive, died Friday, June 10, 1983, at her home. Surviving are her husband, Jack W. Trump; her mother, Mrs. Archie P. Naff, Pilot; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Zeigler, Mrs. Myrtle Joyce Williams, both of Salem; Mrs. Melba Bryant, Mrs. Lola Clower, both of Pilot; Mrs. Helen Altizer, Riner, six brothers, Rev. Preston Naff, Roanoke; Rev. Arnold Naff, Tryon, N.C; Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Paul Naff, William Naff, Harold Naff, all of Pilot. Burial in Sunset Cemetery.⁸ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8273.¹⁰ She was born on July 22, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,1,10,7,2,3 She married Jack Willie Trump, son of William Matthew "Willie" Trump and Edith Lorene Epperly, on September 14, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,8 As of September 14, 1957,her married name was Trump.² Dianne Lynette Naff died on June 10, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 43.^9,1,11,7,8

     Elmer Russell Vest was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.^2,7 He was born in May, 1913 at Virginia.³ He died on November 27, 1944 at Netherlands at age 31; Died in WWII, buried in the Netherlands, awarded the Purple Heart Medal.^8,9,2

     Steve Allen Meredith was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,5 He Steve Allen Meredith, 40, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his parents, John William & Linda Cunningham Meredith; sister, Carol Ann Garcia & husband Frank of South Carolina; grandmother, Katherine Epperly Meredith; aunt, Geneva Martin; and his pet dog, Beth. Steve enjoyed fishing, eating and spending time with his family and his dog. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The graveside service will be held at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.⁵ He was born on February 19, 1973 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3,7 He died on May 8, 2013 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 40.^4,7,5

     Willard Benton Epperly was buried at Epperly Cemetery #2, 2629 Radford Road, Walton, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on June 28, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He was born on June 28, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate says he lived one day.^3,4,5