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     His Social Security Number was 229-24-5138.¹³ Woodrow Harvey Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,14,15 He was born on June 1, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card and veteran's records have a birth date of May 23, 1927.^{16,2,3,14,5,6,15} He married Katherine Lucille Vest, daughter of Jasper Wiley Vest and Sallie Ollie Jane Hoback, on November 26, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Woodrow Harvey Wilson and Katherine Lucille Vest were divorced on December 10, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^17,3,18 Woodrow Harvey Wilson married Edna Marie Ayers on May 30, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^19,20 Woodrow Harvey Wilson died on February 11, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^{13,1,14,16,15,7} He WILSON, Woodrow Harvey, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2003. He was a Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wellington and Mary Conner Wilson; a brother, Wellington Wilson, Jr; and a daughter, Sandi Cox. Surviving are his wife, Edna A. Wilson; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael W. and Barbara Wilson; three grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; stepsons, Robert J. Tolley, III and Bruce C. Brock; stepdaughters, Joyce E. Brock and Betty Hedrick; brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard and Marjorie Wilson, Wallace and Inez Wilson; sister, Joe Ann Sutliff; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 13, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0052.⁹ Robert Mason Journell Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10 He was born on July 23, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4,11,5,6 He married Christine Lorine Lawrence, daughter of Agee Frazier Lawrence and Ida Rachel Clower, on October 4, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Robert Mason Journell Jr. died on April 29, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^9,2,5,7 He JOURNELL, Robert Mason, Jr., of Salem, passed away Monday, April 29, 1996 at Lewis-Gale Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a member of West Salem Baptist Church and retired from General Electric after 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Robert Mason ("Sparky") Journell, III, Salem, Howard Frazier ("Ted") Journell, Lafayette. He is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter, Catherine E. Thompson, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn and John Shoskin, Clearwater, Fla; six grandchildren, Mason and Terri Hall, Dwayne J. Hall, Salem, Amelia and Miller Isley, Richmond, Christopher ("Scott") Journell, Travis and Tammy Journell, Lafayette, Jessica Lynn Journell, Salem; three great-grandsons, Jacob Darius Journell, Salem, Jamie and Devon Journell, Lafayette; three half brothers, L. F., Kenneth, and Lewis Journell, Roanoke; two half sisters, Blanche Holley and Juanita Francisco, Roanoke. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 1, 1996.²

     Pearl Mazie "Pearlie" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,5,7 She Mrs. Pearl Conner Mitchell, 59, died Wednesday at a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, L. Hix Mitchell; a son, William E. Mitchell, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Salem; Mrs. Lera Caldwell and Miss Callie Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Frank T. Simpkins, Manassas; three brothers, William E., Edie and Cledys Conner, Pilot. Burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.⁸ She was born on June 4, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5,7 She married Luther Hixon "Hix" Mitchell, son of Posie Everett Mitchell and Lucy Ida Duncan, on August 22, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,8 As of August 22, 1931,her married name was Mitchell. Pearl Mazie "Pearlie" Conner died on June 9, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59; Her gravestone has a death date of Jun 8, 1965.^5,7,8

     Donald Eugene Hylton was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 5, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Brenda Lee Slusher on June 27, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Donald Eugene Hylton died on December 12, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2409.⁵ Theodore William Janney was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 He was born on August 3, 1901.^5,4 He married Effie E. Lawrence, daughter of Solomon L. Lawrence and Ester Ada Board, on April 16, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,1 Theodore William Janney died on June 16, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.¹ He Theodore William Janney 66, Copper Hill, died Sunday in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Effie Lawrence Janney; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle L. Beach, Roanoke; Mrs. Jewell J. McClure, Salem; five sisters Mrs. J. F. Angle, Christiansburg; Mrs. C. T. Conner, Check; Mrs. E. D. Conner, Bent Mountain; Mrs. J. G. Conner, Miss Pauline Janney, Copper Hill; two brothers, Alfred Janney, Pilot; and Charles Janney, Roanoke. The funeral was Tuesday at Salem Church, Floyd County with burial in Restvale Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. on June 20, 1968.¹

     Effie E. Lawrence was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-4525.⁵ She was born on September 4, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,2 She married Theodore William Janney, son of Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney and Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee, on April 16, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7,8 As of April 16, 1922,her married name was Janney. Effie E. Lawrence died on May 4, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.⁶ She Effie Lawrence Janney, age 91, of Roanoke, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday morning in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Myrtle and Corvin Beach, Roanoke; Jewell and Malcolm McClure Jr., Salem; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church, Copper Hill, with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment will be in the Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on May 5, 1991.³

     Luther Hixon "Hix" Mitchell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,7,9 His Social Security Number was 238-16-7046.¹⁰ He was born on November 18, 1910 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,8,10,6,7,9 He married Pearl Mazie "Pearlie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on August 22, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,11 Luther Hixon "Hix" Mitchell married Bessie Lolene Carter on November 5, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,7,5 Luther Hixon "Hix" Mitchell married Elva Virginia Snider on May 2, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 Luther Hixon "Hix" Mitchell died on August 30, 1989 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^8,10,4,7,9 He Funeral services were held for Luther Hixon (Hix) Mitchell, age 78, who died at his home Wednesday morning, Aug. 30. Mitchell served on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors as a representative of the Little River District from 1980-84. He had been a foreman with the Virginia Department of Transportation, from which he retired in 1973 after 34 years of service. Surviving are: his wife, Elva Snider Mitchell, Floyd; one son, William Earl "Billy" Mitchell, Salem; one step-daughter, Jackie Crotts Cates, Durham, N.C; one stepson, John H. Crotts, Jr., Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Mitchell, Glen Lyn, and Tommy Mitchell, Bent Mountain. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. on September 7, 1989.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-3887.¹¹ James Ernest "Jay" Lawrence was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pvt. U.S. Army WWI."^12,8,9,10 He was born on March 6, 1897 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,11,2,13,5,6,7,8,9,10} He married Rita Austin, daughter of Joseph Henderson Austin and Martha J. "Fanny" Vest, on April 10, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,12,2 James Ernest "Jay" Lawrence married Inez Elizabeth Poff, daughter of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on June 15, 1973 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 James Ernest "Jay" Lawrence and Inez Elizabeth Poff were divorced on June 26, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁴ James Ernest "Jay" Lawrence died on October 24, 1979 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^12,2,8,9,10

     Rita Austin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 3, 1903 at Virginia.¹ She married James Ernest "Jay" Lawrence, son of James Riley Lawrence and Mary Ann Martin, on April 10, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 As of April 10, 1921,her married name was Lawrence. Rita Austin died on December 16, 1970 at age 67.¹

     Martha J. "Fanny" Vest was born on July 25, 1871 at Virginia.¹ As of before December, 1903,her married name was Austin.¹ She married Joseph Henderson Austin, son of Joseph Austin and Rosannah "Rosa" Smith, before December, 1903.¹ Martha J. "Fanny" Vest died on September 8, 1904 at Virginia at age 33.¹

     Tazwell Thomas "Taz" Iddings Enumerated in dwelling 64, District 69, McDowell Co., West Virginia in the 1920 Census. He was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born in 1873 at Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Minnie Alma Lawrence, daughter of Asa H. Lawrence and Elizabeth H. Smith, on March 27, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Tazwell Thomas "Taz" Iddings died on February 21, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He Tazwell T. Iddings 75 of Roanoke, died last Saturday morning in a convalescent home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. D. E. Harris, Roanoke; one brother W. L. Iddings, Crumpler, WV; and a sister Mrs Gay Naff, Floyd. Funeral services were conducted at Huffville Baptist Church, Floyd County, Monday by Elder Sam Moran.
on February 26, 1948.¹

     Minnie Alma Lawrence was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 6, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Tazwell Thomas "Taz" Iddings, son of Caleb Washington Iddings and Mary Angeline Smith, on March 27, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of March 27, 1895,her married name was Iddings. Minnie Alma Lawrence died on September 10, 1945 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 68.³

     Noah Lawrence was buried at Weaver, Lawrence, Payne, and Others Cemetery, High Rock Hill Road & Daniels Run Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1850 at Virginia.¹ He married Sarah S. Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on July 8, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Noah Lawrence died before June 15, 1900; His wife Sarah was enumerated as a widow in the 1900 Census.⁴

     Archer Almond "Arch" Lawrence was buried at Brown Cemetery, Lick Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He was born on January 17, 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 He married Virginia Caroline "Jennie" Pettrey on October 10, 1894 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,4,8 Archer Almond "Arch" Lawrence died on September 10, 1941 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^7,4