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     Sarah Boothe was born circa 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married William Lawrence, son of Jonathan "John" Lawrence and Nancy Peden, on September 1, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 1, 1839,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Boothe died on February 7, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of typhoid fever.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 236-46-2912.⁶ James Woodrow Hurley Jr. was born on July 14, 1936 at West Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Eliza Ellen Virginia Amos, daughter of James Montie "Jake" Amos and Gracie May Vest, on May 29, 1965 at Manassas, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 James Woodrow Hurley Jr. and Eliza Ellen Virginia Amos were divorced on September 25, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ James Woodrow Hurley Jr. died on June 30, 1984 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 47.⁵

     April Ellen Hurley was born on January 30, 1967.^1,2,3 She died on January 27, 2025 at Virginia at age 57.³ She April Hurley, Jan 30, 1967 - Jan 27, 2025. April Ellen Hurley, 57, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength and resilience were an inspiration to all who knew her. April is lovingly remembered by her mother, Virginia Burchett; her brothers, James Hurley, Chuck Hurley, and Carl Burchett Jr; and her sisters, Stephanie Castaneda, Susan Boyles, and Angela Hurley; and her favorite cousin, Rhonda Hall. She leaves behind her cherished children: Lorenzo Hurley, Tandeia Hurley Pannell, and Mitchell Worrell II and his wife Amanda. April was a proud grandmother to Mya Dunbar, Davion Hurley, Cameron Hurley, Kayloni Dunbar, Harlem Hurley, Abigail Worrell, Ronnie Pannell III, Autumn Leftwich, and Raelyn Cunningham. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren Nevaeh April Stacy and Ariyanna Hurley. She also leaves behind her beloved furbaby, Bandit, along with many more family members and close friends. April's life was marked by her deep love for family and the joy she found in being surrounded by those she held dear. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her. on January 30, 2025.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9117.⁵ Ida Ella Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 She married Frank Theodore Simpkins Sr., son of Jessie Wade Simpkins and Cora French Hall.^8,2,3 Her married name was Simpkins. Ida Ella Conner was born on April 6, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3,7 She died on September 9, 1998 at Virginia at age 90.^5,2,7 She SIMPKINS, Ella C., 90, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 9, 1998. She was the widow of Frank T. Simpkins and she was a member of Dan River Primitive Baptist Church and she was retired from The Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mrs. Simpkins was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 15 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and great nephews; numerous great-great nieces and great-great nephews and several great-great great nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on September 10, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-14-3037.⁷ Charles Morris "Charlie" Atkinson Charles M. Atkinson, age 69, died Thursday morning in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Atkinson, Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Neece, Mrs. Anita Cooper, both of Salem; Mrs. Glenna Jarels, Hollywood, Fla; three sons, Ronnie Atkinson, Junior Atkinson, both of Salem; Elwood Atkinson, Radford; four sisters, Mrs. Lula Atkinson, Mrs. Hazel Keith, Mrs. Maude Conner, all of Shawsville; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Alexandria; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Internment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,8 He was born on June 30, 1912 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6,4,8,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on April 9, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,9 Charles Morris "Charlie" Atkinson died on August 28, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^7,2,4,8

     Frank Theodore Simpkins Sr. married Ida Ella Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner.^2,6,5 Frank Theodore Simpkins Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 He was born on March 22, 1903 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,4,3 He died on June 7, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^2,5,3,7 He Frank T. Simpkins, Sr., age 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday at his home. He was retired from Federal Housing Civil Service in Washington, D.C. Mr. Simpkins was a member of the Dan River Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ella Conner Simpkins, a daughter, Ann Navarro; two sons, Frank Simpkins, Jr. and Peter Simpkins; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on June 9, 1992.²

     Glenna Mae Atkinson Glenna Mae Fitzgerald age 83 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Fitzgerald was born in Elliston, Virginia on July 24, 1939 to Charles and Mary Vest Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ike Williams Jarels and her children Jimmy Gearheart and Tracy Clark. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Barbara and Greg Miller of Fincastle, Virginia; Betty and Michael Barker of Hillsville, Virginia; two sisters Anita Cooper of Salem, Virginia; Jo Spicer of Elliston, Virginia; three brothers Ronnie Atkinson and Elwood Atkinson both of Christiansburg, Virginia; Junior Atkinson of Salem, Virginia; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.⁸ She was born on July 24, 1939 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 As of July 28, 1956,her married name was Gearheart.⁵ She married Thomas Harold Gearheart, son of William McKinley "Mack" Gearheart and Elsie May Staley, on July 28, 1956 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^1,2,5 As of October 31, 1968,her married name was Jarels.⁴ Glenna Mae Atkinson married Ike William Jarels on October 31, 1968 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁴ Glenna Mae Atkinson and Ike William Jarels were divorced on November 13, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of September 16, 1989,her married name was Fitzgerald.¹¹ Glenna Mae Atkinson married Glen Wallace Fitzgerald on September 16, 1989 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹¹ Glenna Mae Atkinson and Glen Wallace Fitzgerald were divorced on June 24, 1999 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Glenna Mae Atkinson died on December 16, 2022 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁸

     Charles Lee Atkinson Charles Lee Atkinson, Oct 26, 1941 - Feb 12, 2025. Charles (Junior) Lee Atkinson, 83, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Junior loved old cars, especially the 1940 Ford Coupe he owned himself. He also loved NASCAR racing and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed fishing, boat rides, collecting coins and pocketknives, going to the beach, and looking forward to the next new adventure. His Pomeranian dogs, Olive and Dallas, were precious to him, but spending time with his family was most important. He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Mary Atkinson; and sister, Glenna Fitzgerald. His surviving family includes his children, Deborah Haynes, Lisa Whitescarver and husband, Todd, and Amanda Atkinson; siblings, Josephine Spicer, Elwood Atkinson, Ronnie Atkinson, and Anita Cooper; grandchildren, Tarah Milliron and husband, John, Natalie Wolters and husband, Tom, Alyce Carlin and husband, Ben, Derek Whitescarver and wife, Anna Kate, Samantha Austin and husband, Mike, and Abby Phillips and husband, Tyler; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Giuliana, and Caroline Milliron, Emery and Ella Wolters, Addison Carlin, and Cicely and Boone Whitescarver; and special friend, Scott McCoy.⁶ He was born on October 26, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 He married Marilyn Arlene Nester on December 23, 1960 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Lee Atkinson and Marilyn Arlene Nester were divorced on August 12, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Charles Lee Atkinson married Diana Marie Dove on June 8, 1985 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁵ Charles Lee Atkinson died on February 12, 2025 at Virginia at age 83.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-6243.⁹ Walter L. Main was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on May 19, 1897 at Trade, Johnson Co., Tennessee.^9,1,4,6,8,10 He married Celesta Alma Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on August 15, 1924 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,11,3,6,7 Walter L. Main died on February 11, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,6,10

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3197.¹¹ Walter Armon Main was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Jane Graham.¹ Walter Armon Main was born on May 22, 1925 at Mattox Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,3,12 He died on July 22, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,11,4 He Walter Armon Main, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born May 22, 1925, on Mattox Mountain in Floyd County, Va., to the late Walter L. and Alma Vest Main. He is survived by his wife, Martha; and children, Christopher of Salem, and Janet and husband, Michael Slaughter, of Roanoke. Grandchildren are Derek and wife, Jenny Slaughter, of Riner, and Emily Slaughter, of Roanoke. Brothers are Lloyd Jay Main, of Shawsville, James M. Main, of Salem, and Tommy Main, of Radford. Sisters are Virgie Belle Sweeney, of Salem, and Martha Fitzgerald, of Elliston. He was predeceased by a sister, Regent Rakes, and a brother, Elmon Main. He served in the United States Navy in World War II, and was a U.S. Army Sergeant in the Korean Conflict. He was a quiet man that loved being with his family. He retired from teaching auto mechanics with the Montgomery County Schools. He was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Cave Spring United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Morris and the Rev. Arthur Wingfield will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will be in East Hill Cemetery in Salem. The family will receive friends at Oakeys South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. "God looked around His garden and found an empty space, he put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. Gods garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best."Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on July 23, 2008.¹