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     Amanda Melvina "Manda" Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on April 11, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,5 She married John Milton Board, son of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on December 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of December 27, 1906,her married name was Board. Amanda Melvina "Manda" Clower died on January 30, 1959 at age 80.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9570.⁷ Attaway Virginia Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on February 7, 1920 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,9,2,3 She married Alvin Esmond Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on January 2, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,10,11,6 As of January 2, 1939,her married name was Conner. Attaway Virginia Board died on November 7, 2003 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^8,7,9 She Attaway Board Conner, 83, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday, November 7, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Conner, daughter, Nancy Shaver, and a grandson, Stephen Shaver. Survivors include sisters & brother-in-law, Evie Wilson, Check, Vennie and George (Harris) Peters, Floyd; sister-in-law, Pauline Board, Check; son-in-law, Jerry Shaver, Copper Hill; grandchildren and spouses, Barry and Teresa Shaver, Shawsville, Sherrie and Robert Janney, Floyd; four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. on November 9, 2003.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-1311.¹² John Henry Claudis Board was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 He was born on March 6, 1934 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,13,1,4,6,7,8} He married Betty Jane Radford, daughter of Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford and Mamie Lee Smith, on October 31, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Henry Claudis Board and Betty Jane Radford were divorced on October 17, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ John Henry Claudis Board married Pauline Pearl Vest, daughter of Samuel Glen Vest and Ethia Vane Conner, on July 17, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,14,13,15,4,9} John Henry Claudis Board died on October 2, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^13,4,9 He John Henry Board, 52, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline Vest Board, Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. David (Diana) Parrish, Roanoke; three grandsons; three sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Attaway) Conner, Bent Mountain; Mrs. Harris (Vennie) Peters, Floyd; Mrs. Charles (Evie) Wilson, Check. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on October 3, 1986.⁹

     William Thrash was born circa 1780 at Orange Co., North Carolina.⁴ He married Betsy Barnett on January 25, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 William Thrash married Catey Lester on January 21, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4

     Betty Jane Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-5762.⁵ She was born on December 12, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 She married John Henry Claudis Board, son of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on October 31, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 31, 1952,her married name was Board. Betty Jane Radford and John Henry Claudis Board were divorced on October 17, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Betty Jane Radford died on November 6, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^5,3,7 She Betty Radford Board of Vinton went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 6, 1990 at a local hospital. She attended the House of Prayer. Surviving are a daughter and son in law, Dianna B. and David Lee Parrish of Roanoke; three grandchildren, David Lee Parrish, III; Daniel Eugene Parrish; Donnie Philmon Parrish; her father, Phil Radford of Roanoke; three sisters and brothers in law, Martha R. and Harmon C. Wilson of Vinton; Margaret R. and Wayne Summers of Roanoke; Mary R. and Joe Beckner of Bent Mountain; three brothers and sisters in law, Andrew Jack and Arliss Radford of Minot, N.D; William H. and Phyllis Radford of Roanoke; Jacy C. and Frannie Radford of Vinton; also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Interment will be in the Vest Cemetery in Floyd County. on November 7, 1990.³

     Ralph Wayne Hawley Ralph (Wayne) Hawley, 66 of Pulaski, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Gordon & Iva Merle Vest Hawley; and grandson, Ryland Gordon Hawley. He was an avid NASCAR fan and raced back in the 60’s and early 70’s. Wayne never missed the opportunity to pull a prank or make someone laugh. These memories will be cherished forever. He is survived by his wife Nancy Nixon Hawley; son & fianceé, Ralph Gordon Hawley & Pamela Lynn Walls; daughters & son-in-law, Heather Rustica & Anthony Wayne Crawford, Roxann Hawley, Dawn Martin; grandsons, Bradley Norford, Kyle Rowland; granddaughter, Kelly Hawley; great-granddaughter, Kaleigh Kendrick; brother & sister-in-law, Calvin & Helen Hawley; sisters & brothers-in-law, Melba Bower, Hazel & Gerald Link, Polly & Milo Simmons; aunt, June Vest; niece & nephews, Holly Sparrer, Mark Link, John Hawley, Timmy Bower, Jay Bower; special four-legged friend, his dog, Daisy Mae. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery.² He was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 6, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Charlotte Elizabeth King on May 13, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Ralph Wayne Hawley and Charlotte Elizabeth King were divorced on October 7, 1975 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ Ralph Wayne Hawley married Harriett Imogene Richardson on December 20, 1975 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Ralph Wayne Hawley and Harriett Imogene Richardson were divorced on March 7, 1983 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ Ralph Wayne Hawley married Nancy Gerline Nixon on April 12, 1986 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4 Ralph Wayne Hawley died on July 21, 2014 at age 66.^2,3

     Virginia June Barber was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 15, 1926 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Milton Banks Vest, son of Castillo Banks Vest and Alma Elizabeth Board, on October 23, 1946 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^6,4 As of October 23, 1946,her married name was Vest. Virginia June Barber died on January 29, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.³ She Virginia Barber (June) Vest, 90 of Floyd, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. She is survived by her children, Ralph Vest, Robert Vest Sr., Larry Vest (Doris), Melvin Vest, Elvin Vest (Becky), Mary Cornory (Kenny); ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; half- brothers, Parker Barber, Roger Barber, Donnie Barber. Graveside service will be held at Wilson Cemetery. on January 31, 2017.³

     Betsy Barnett married William Thrash, son of Valentine Thrash and Mary Yountz, on January 25, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 25, 1802,her married name was Thrash. Betsy Barnett died circa 1814.⁴

     Robert Lewis Vest Sr. Robert Lewis Vest, Sr., 73 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Joy Vest. He is survived by his sons & daughter-in-law, Robert Lewis Vest, Jr. “Bobby” & Stephanie Howery, Glen & Dawn Barber, J.R. Brewer, Shawn Brewer, and Scott Brewer; grandchildren, Taylor Yaunsem, Ben Vest, Rowdie Vest, Landon Vest, Taryn Brewer, Jaden Brewer, Jaxon Brewer, Rosln Brewer, Kira Brewer, and Jenna Brewer; great-granddaughter, Emerson Adkins; brothers, Ralph Vest, Elvin Vest, and Melvin Vest; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard.⁷ He was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on October 6, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Donna Lea Dulaney, daughter of Eslie Lee Dulaney and Edna Frances Beebout, on August 26, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Robert Lewis Vest Sr. married Patricia Ann Brown on February 7, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Robert Lewis Vest Sr. and Donna Lea Dulaney were divorced on March 26, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11 The marriage of Robert Lewis Vest Sr. and Patricia Ann Brown was annulled on April 3, 1987 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Robert Lewis Vest Sr. married Marlene Joy Patsy on June 18, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,12 Robert Lewis Vest Sr. died on November 29, 2021 at Virginia at age 73.⁷

     Cecil Eugene Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 6, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on February 10, 2011 at Virginia at age 60.² He Cecil Eugene Vest, 60, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by father, Milton Banks Vest; and sister, Ruth Elsie Vest. He is survived by mother, Virginia June Barber Vest; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph Milton and Betty Ann Vest, Robert Lewis and Marlene Vest, Larry Dale and Doris W. Vest, Melvin Wayne Vest, and Elvin Lane and Becky Vest; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Kenneth Conroy; seven nephews; three nieces; three great-nephews; and one great-niece. He fought Spina Bifida all of his life, but now the fight has been won. Graveside Services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2011, in the Wilson Cemetery with the Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating. Visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Maberry Funeral Home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on February 11, 2011.²

     Ruth Elsie Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She died on August 11, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She was born on August 11, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3

     Mary Elizabeth Vest Mary Elizabeth Vest Conroy, 59 of Pilot, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Joseph Conroy, Sr; sons, Kenneth Joseph Conroy, Jr. (Heather) and William Christopher Conroy (Lisa Mickey); daughter, Ashley Renee Gainey (Bobby); grandchildren, Jasmine Rose Gainey, Danielle Mickey, and Elizabeth Crump; brothers, Ralph Vest, Melvin Vest, Elvin Vest, and Robert Vest; and sister-in-law, Doris Vest.⁵ She was born on June 17, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Kenneth Joseph Conroy Sr. on November 8, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5 As of November 8, 1980,her married name was Conroy. Mary Elizabeth Vest died on February 7, 2020 at Virginia at age 59.⁵

     Harley Vinton Walters was buried at Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.⁶ His Social Security Number was 267-16-3934.⁷ He was born on April 11, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 He married Callie L. Oliver on October 26, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Harley Vinton Walters died on March 12, 1943 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 51.²

     Lanza Virgil "Lanzy" Walters was born on March 20, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on July 19, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1; Died of whooping cough.¹