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     Barry Wayne Poff was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Terri Lee.² Barry Wayne Poff was born on April 2, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He died on October 23, 2011 at Virginia at age 53.⁴ He Barry W. Poff, 53, of Check, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin and Dessie Phillips, and the Rev. Roy and Lottie Poff; and step father, Ralph Dalton. Barry was a proud employee of Salem Printing Company for 20 years, and worked as the Press Room Manager. His passion was golf and getting together with friends to play his guitar and enjoy good music. Barry was a devoted loving son. Left to cherish his memory are his father, Wayne Poff; mother, Muriel Dalton; aunt and uncle, Verna Mae and Dean Akers; several cousins; and many very special friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Cox officiating. Interment to follow in Greasy Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the funeral home. on October 25, 2011.⁴

     William Hosea "Bill" "Popsie" McNeil was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11 His Social Security Number was 234-24-1734.¹² He was born on September 3, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1917, his draft card has Jul 3, 1920, and the Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS file has Jul 3, 1917.^{12,3,11,10,4,13} He married Rebecca Pauline "Polly" Ferguson on September 5, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,14,7,3,5 William Hosea "Bill" "Popsie" McNeil died on March 14, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,12,11,5,13 He McNEIL, William, ("Popsie"), 78, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 14, 1996. He retired from McNeil Roofing Company after 40 years service, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Pauline Ferguson McNeil. Surviving family include a son, Ron McNeil, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Noell, Salem, Barbara and Jimmy Boggs, Moneta, Becky and David Horton, Salem; a brother, Jacob McNeil, Elliston; sisters, Sarah Wood, Vinton, Virginia McNeil, Houston, Texas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on March 16, 1996.¹

     Sue Delaine McNeil was buried at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Fwy, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.³ She and Charles Edward Harris were divorced.² Sue Delaine McNeil was born on May 16, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1923.^2,3,4 As of June 25, 1943,her married name was Harris.² She married Charles Edward Harris on June 25, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sue Delaine McNeil married Charles Edward Harris on November 18, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Sue Delaine McNeil died on April 6, 1973 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 50.³

     James Bennett McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 8, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,4 He married Alie E. Hall, daughter of Jesse W. Hall and Emmoline V. "Emma" Showalter, on May 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,5,3,4 James Bennett McNeil died on December 16, 1933 at age 71.^5,4

     Alie E. Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on December 2, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3 As of June 21, 1883,her married name was Sisson. She married David Jackson "Jackie" Sisson, son of David Sloan Sisson and Sarah Magdalene Coon, on June 21, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 Alie E. Hall married James Bennett McNeil, son of William Burrell McNeil and Elizabeth Ellen Martin, on May 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,2,7 As of May 14, 1889,her married name was McNeil. Alie E. Hall died on December 5, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 29; Died of typhoid fever.^4,5,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6935.² Virginia Alice "Ginnie" McNeil was born on June 10, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of October 7, 1953,her married name was Harris.³ She married Charles Edward Harris on October 7, 1953 at Dallas Co., Texas.³ As of April 29, 1957,her married name was Colvin.³ Virginia Alice "Ginnie" McNeil married Isam Martin "Jack" Colvin on April 29, 1957 at Nueces Co., Texas.^1,3 As of November 21, 1966,her married name was Willard.⁵ Virginia Alice "Ginnie" McNeil married Jess R. Willard on November 21, 1966 at Aransas Co., Texas.⁵ Virginia Alice "Ginnie" McNeil and Jess R. Willard were divorced on September 3, 1968 at Nueces Co., Texas.⁶ Virginia Alice "Ginnie" McNeil died on February 21, 2002 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 77.^2,7

     Mary Levicie Carr was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on February 14, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death record has a birth year of 1867.^3,4,5 She married William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff, on March 31, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of March 31, 1892,her married name was Conner.³ Mary Levicie Carr died on September 21, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64; Her gravestone has a death date of Sep 20, 1932.^4,5

     Carlton Board "Buddy" Wood was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7,6 His Social Security Number was 225-10-9267.⁸ He was born on September 16, 1911 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7,5 He married Sarah Levicie McNeil, daughter of Jacob William McNeil and Ethel Jane Conner, on July 24, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,9,6 Carlton Board "Buddy" Wood died on March 11, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^2,4,7,6 He Carlton Board "Buddy" Wood, age 63, of 1519 South Pacific Drive, Vinton, passed away Monday morning in a local hospital. He was a retired warehouse foreman for Roanoke Distributing Company. Survivors include his wife, Sarah McNeil Wood; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel W. Noell, Vinton; five brothers, A. Odell Wood, William T. Wood, A. Russell Wood, Hayden Wood, C. Lewis Wood, all of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Mildred W. Austin, Roanoke; one grandson, Ronald M. Noell, Jr. Interment will be in Sherwood Burial Park. on March 12, 1974.⁶

     Mary Maurine "Fuzzy" Musselman was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 084-14-6181.⁶ She was born on February 28, 1924 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 She married Jacob Irson/Irison "Buck" McNeil, son of Jacob William McNeil and Ethel Jane Conner, on March 4, 1941 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,2 As of March 4, 1941,her married name was McNeil.³ Mary Maurine "Fuzzy" Musselman died on October 6, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,6,8 She McNEIL, Mary Maureen Musselman, (Fuzzy), 78, of Elliston, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, her late husband, Jacob "Buck" McNeil and her son, Jacob "Billy" McNeil, Sunday, October 6, 2002. Mrs. McNeil was retired from Eaton, Yale & Towne in Salem and Brookmead Retirement Home in Shawsville. She is survived by her son, Donald George McNeil of Salem; daughters, Sandra M. Alls, Nancy K. Martin, Wanda K. McNeil and Sally M. McNeil, all of Elliston. She is also survived by her sisters, Louise Musselman of Christiansburg and Margaret Yopp of Lynchburg. Thirty-one grandchildren and sixty-four great-grandchildren also survive her. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on October 8, 2002.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-4873.⁵ Rebecca Pauline "Polly" Ferguson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,4 She was born on June 9, 1912 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,7,3,4 She married William Hosea "Bill" "Popsie" McNeil, son of Jacob William McNeil and Ethel Jane Conner, on September 5, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,8,2,4 As of September 5, 1941,her married name was McNeil.² Rebecca Pauline "Polly" Ferguson died on May 12, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,5,7,4 She MCNEIL, Pauline Ferguson, ("Polly"), 89 (should be 80), of Roanoke County, died Wednesday, May 12, 1993. She is survived by her husband, Bill McNeil; son, Ron McNeil of Roanoke; daughters, Carolyn Noell of Roanoke, Barbara Boggs of Moneta, Becky Horton of Salem; six grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Harmon of Roanoke. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on May 13, 1993.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 447-03-6932.⁵ Isam Martin "Jack" Colvin was born on August 19, 1918 at Hominy, Osage Co., Oklahoma.^3,6,5 He married Virginia Alice "Ginnie" McNeil, daughter of Jacob William McNeil and Ethel Jane Conner, on April 29, 1957 at Nueces Co., Texas.^1,2 Isam Martin "Jack" Colvin died on March 8, 2003 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 84.^6,5,4

     Kenneth Hale King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He Kenneth Hale King, January 21, 1942 - December 18, 2023. Kenneth Hale King of Check Va. born January 21,1942, passed peacefully in the presence of his loving family on December 18, 2023, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a valiant 10 year battle with cancer. Kenneth was the loving husband of Carolyn Conner King, and the proud father of Victoria, Kenneth and Joseph. He was raised on his 6th generation farm on Kings Store Road, maintaining the farm throughout his life. His professional career was spent in the concrete construction industry where he made his mark working on major highway and industrial projects throughout southwest Virginia. In 1974, Kenneth started his own company which expanded in 1981 to become King Concrete Company Inc. which included building a ready-mix concrete plant operation in Floyd County. His decades long service to the local area led to him being affectionately known as “The Concrete Man''. Kenneth retired in 2007 following the sale of the ready-mix plant operation to his long-time colleague and friend James Bryant, owner of Stuart Concrete in Stuart Va. Kenneth helped numerous churches and community organizations with construction and expansion projects through the years and was a founding member of the Locust Grove Fire Department. In retirement, he further embraced time on the farm, ensuring its vitality for the generations to come. His greatest dedication was to family, working and playing on the farm by day, and playing Rook at the kitchen table with his children and grandchildren way into the night. He is preceded in death by his parents Lewis Brammer and Garnet Hale King. He is survived by his spouse: Carolyn Conner King; Children: Victoria King Davis (Joseph), Kenneth Hale King, Jr. (Kelly), Joseph Daniel King (Heather); eight grandchildren: Nicholas King Davis, Brittany Bennette, Caroline King Bushkar (Ryan), Kenneth Hale King, III, William Edward Monaghan King, Luke Mitchell Conner King, Trevor Lewis King, Caitlin King Howery (Adrian); five great grandchildren: Levi M. Bushkar, Aiden B. Howery, J. Wyatt King, Madeline G. Howery, Stetson K. Howery; sister: Nancy King Page (Vernon). Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.¹⁰ He was born on January 21, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,3,5,4,6,9,10} He married Carolyn Janette Conner, daughter of James Early Conner and Cora Genova Hundley, on November 4, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6,10 Kenneth Hale King and Carolyn Janette Conner were divorced on November 24, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,12 Kenneth Hale King died on December 18, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.¹⁰

     Swanson Thomas Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,6 He was born on February 3, 1895 at Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6 He married Roxie Elizabeth McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly, on May 11, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,8 Swanson Thomas Jones died on August 28, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^5,4,6 He Swanson T. Jones, age 80, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 1975, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Vest, Riner, Miss Mary B. Jones, Pilot; five sons, Warren Jones, Edward Jones and Marvin D. Jones, all of Pilot, Ivan L. Jones, Riner, Harless W. Jones, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Alma Link, Pilot; also 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Huffville Cemetery. on September 4, 1975.⁴

     Samuel Quinton Akers married Elsie Sarah McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly.^4,2 His Social Security Number was 228-38-2175.⁵ Samuel Quinton Akers was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 30, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Apr 27, 1900.^5,1,2 He died on June 29, 1975 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 227-56-5555.¹¹ Jacob William "Billy" McNeil was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He was born on January 20, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,4,5,6,7,9 He married Lee Lila "Leelia" Sudweeks on November 2, 1963 at Kern Co., California.¹² Jacob William "Billy" McNeil and Lee Lila "Leelia" Sudweeks were divorced on January 16, 1979 at Newport News, Virginia; The divorce record also has their marriage as Mar 16, 1969 in Reno, NV.⁴ Jacob William "Billy" McNeil died on November 21, 1998 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.^11,2,6,8 He McNEIL, Jacob William, ("Billy"), 55, of Elliston, passed away Saturday, November 21, 1998 at his home. He is survived by his children, Jessica Lynn McNeil, Jacob I. McNeil, Jenny Lee Cooper, Donna Renee McNeil, and Donald Ray McNeil; his mother, Mary M. McNeil of Shawsville; sisters, Sandra Alls, Nancy K. Martin, Wanda K. McNeil, and Sally M. McNeil, all of Elliston; a brother, Donald George McNeil of Salem. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on November 23, 1998.²

     Nellie Mae Boone Nellie Mae Boone Argabright, 88, of Radford, formerly of Floyd, went home to be with Jesus Wednesday January 28, 2015. She will forever be remembered in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose C. and Kent Boone Sr; her husband, Charlie Argabright; two sons, Joseph Argabright and Mark Argabright; brothers, Bobby, K.B., Quentin & John Boone. She is survived by her Sister, Patricia Lovern; Son & Daughter-In-Law, Ben Argabright(Sylvia); Daughters & Sons-In-Law, Irene(Mike)Ross, Charlotte Argabright(Roger Lampey), Lola(Joey) Lyons . Grandchildren,Joyce, Little Charlie, Jessica, Anita, Dale, Tina Mae, Stacey, Little Joey; Great-Grandchildren, Blayzz, Simeon, Dillon, Alyssa, Alexis, Priscilla, Tiffany, Juanito, Sarah, Alicia; 10 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Sisters-In-Law, Evelyn Bond, Roberta Hurst; Brother-In-Law, Wilton Argabright. Also her Church Family, numerous nieces and nephews and cherished friends. Funeral services will be held 1p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2015 at The Little White Church with Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. The interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5p.m. to 8p.m., Friday, January 30, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home.³ She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 8, 1926 at Peacock, Stonewall Co., Texas.^4,2 She married Charles Lemiul "Charlie" Argabright, son of Ira Lemuel/Lemuil "Lem" Argabright and Edith Beulah McNeil, on November 25, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4,2,3 As of November 25, 1952,her married name was Argabright. Nellie Mae Boone died on January 28, 2015 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.³

     Kent Binford Boone was buried at Boone Family Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 2, 1899 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Rose Viennie Carden on August 14, 1922 at Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico.² Kent Binford Boone died on November 10, 1969 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-74-8482.⁶ Sidney Wilson Alls was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on May 19, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3,5 He married Sandra Jane McNeil, daughter of Jacob Irson/Irison "Buck" McNeil and Mary Maurine "Fuzzy" Musselman, on November 7, 1975 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2 Sidney Wilson Alls died on May 17, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^1,6,4 He ALLS, Sidney Wilson, 52, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 17, 2003. Mr. Alls was employed by Thompson Masonry in Salem. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Alls. He is survived by his wife, Sandra M. Alls; his mother, Ethel Alls; three sons, Buck Twine of Elliston, Joey Alls of Salem, Steven Alls of Salem; two daughters, Billie Alls of Elliston, and Lori Samuels of Roanoke; three brothers, Raymond Alls of Texas, Richard Alls and Lewis Alls both of Catawba, Va; two sisters, Betty Webb of Roanoke, and Diane Robinson of Dublin. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and one special brother-in-law, Donald McNeil of Salem. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on May 19, 2003.¹⁰

     James Earl Conner Jr. James Earl Conner, Jr., December 18, 1946 - February 26, 2024. James Earl Conner Jr, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday February 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and friend to many. He retired after 47 years with the United States Postal Service and was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed stock car racing and had many years of success and enjoyment with his wife as co-owners of Conner Racing. He was preceded in death by his parents James Early Conner and Genova Hundley Conner and sister Joyce Faye Conner Abbott. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lillian Carol Willis Conner; daughter Rhonda Conner-Morgan and son-in-law Anthony Morgan; grandsons Brock Collins (Becky) and Ryan Collins (Brittany); great grandchildren Grayson, Hayden, Mackenzie, Carson, and Conner; sister Carolyn Conner King; brother Jay Conner (Diane); brother-in-law Michael Willis (Wanda); and sister-in-law Ruth Price; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.³ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 18, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,9,1,2,3 He married Lillian Carol Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on February 3, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,9,2,3,4 James Earl Conner Jr. died on February 26, 2024 at Virginia at age 77.³