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     His Social Security Number was 228-16-0392.⁷ Murry Stafford Furrow was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Katie Thelma Underwood.^1,2,8,4 Murry Stafford Furrow was born on May 2, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,9,10 He died on October 3, 1985 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,2,9,4 He ROCKY MOUNT — Murry Stafford Furrow, age 64, passed away Thursday, October 3, 1985, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thelma Underwood Furrow; two daughters and a son-in-law, Miss Wendy R. Furrow of the home, Mrs. Bonnie and Kenneth Taylor, Rocky Mount; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Lee and Juanita Furrow, Rocky Mount; one sister, Mrs. Nona Sink, Ferrum; one brother and sister-in-law, Clinton and Pauline Furrow, Rocky Mount; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on October 5, 1985.⁴

     Robert Cecil Bryant was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 5, 1926 at Amonate, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Janie Lee Hoops on December 14, 1946 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ Robert Cecil Bryant died on September 9, 1993 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,2 He BRYANT, Robert Cecil, 67, of Tazewell, died Thursday, September 10, 1993, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Janie H. Bryant; two sons, Robert W. Bryant, Dodd Keith Bryant both of Tennessee; a daughter, Rebecca B. Booth, Charlotte, N.C; a brother, Bill Bryant, Roanoke; five sisters, Georgia Bryant, Florida, Mildred Early, Salem, Hilda Oliver, Beulah Griffith both of Winchester, Wilma Dunn, Ripplemead; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the graveside in Belmont Cemetery, Christiansburg, conducted by Rev. Arnold Naff. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to any local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on September 11, 1993.²

     William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant was buried at Belmont Community Cemetery, Belmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 3, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 He married Melba Jean Naff, daughter of Archie Preston Naff and Melissa Lola Martin, on February 23, 1947 at Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant and Melba Jean Naff were divorced on March 20, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant married Elizabeth Griffith on June 16, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant and Elizabeth Griffith were divorced on September 26, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant married Joanna Mounts on October 18, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant died on March 27, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,2 He William Dalmus (Bill) Bryant, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. He was born May 3, 1928, to the late Newell K. Bryant and Rebecca Eanes Bryant. Mr. Bryant was retired from J. M. Turner and Son Construction Company. He was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke. Bill was an avid gardener and loved sharing the fruits of his labor with others. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna B. Bryant; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Bob Martin, Salem, Deborah and Nelson Simpkins, Christiansburg, Elaine and Bobby Roberson, Washington, N.C; stepson, Cecil Blankenship and wife, Linda, of Troutville; two sisters, Georgi McKee, Punta Gorda, Fla. and Wilma Dunn, New Castle; grandchildren, Melony Webster (Chuck), Pelham, Ala., Emily Richey (Neil), Marietta, Ga., Amy Rasor (Jeremy), Christiansburg, Nelson Simpkins, II (Sopa), Bangkok, Thailand, Bryan Clower (Allison), Ballston Lake, N.Y., Jessica Foster, Roanoke, and Amanda Dillard (Jamie), Fincastle; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke, with Pastor Red English and Pastor Bryan Ratliff officiating. The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. that Friday at Belmont Cemetery, Christiansburg. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, as well as at Clearbrook Baptist Church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Clearbrook Baptist Church, 5219 Singing Hills Road, Roanoke, VA 24014. on March 29, 2012.²

     Melba Jean Naff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9 She was born on March 8, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,1 She married William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant, son of Newell King Bryant and Rebecca Ann Eanes, on February 23, 1947 at Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1 As of February 23, 1947,her married name was Bryant.¹ Melba Jean Naff and William Dalmus "Bill" Bryant were divorced on March 20, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ Melba Jean Naff died on November 28, 1995 at Virginia at age 67.^2,9 She BRYANT, Melba Naff, 67, formerly of Pilot, died early Tuesday morning, November 28, 1995. She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Archie P. Naff; a sister, Diane N. Trump; a brother, Harold Naff; a half sister, Ruth N. Zeigler; and a half brother, the Rev. J. T. Naff. Mrs. Bryant is survived by her mother, Melissa M. Naff, Pilot; her daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Robert Martin, Salem, Deborah and Nelson Simpkins, Christiansburg, Elaine and Sid Clower, Collinsville; five grandchildren, Melony M. Webster and her husband, Chuck, Cottonwood, Ala., Emily Martin, Salem, Amy Simpkins, Nelson Simpkins, both of Christiansburg, Bryan Clower, Collinsville; two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Grant Webster, Cottondale, Ala; three sisters, Helen Altizer, Riner, Joyce Moore, Roanoke, and Lola Clower, Pilot; five brothers, Preston Naff, Roanoke, Arnold Naff, Elbert Lee Naff, Paul Naff, and Billy Naff, all of Pilot; many nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by Mr. Chuck Webster and Mr. Floyd Bailey. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Wednesday, and the family will receive friends there Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m on November 29, 1995.²

     Joseph H. Wilson was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Eliza Jane Gray, daughter of Osburn Wilson Gray and Rebecca Otey, on July 28, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Joseph H. Wilson died on August 31, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6257.¹¹ Mary Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,12 She was born on June 19, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Jun 17, 1905.^11,1,3,12,4 She married Roscoe Cecil Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on December 26, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of December 26, 1922,her married name was Reed. Mary Elizabeth Conner and Roscoe Cecil Reed were divorced on December 9, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ As of March 4, 1950,her married name was Perdue.¹⁴ Mary Elizabeth Conner married Willie Clay "Bill" Perdue on March 4, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,2,14,3 Mary Elizabeth Conner died on August 15, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,3,12 She PERDUE, Mary Elizabeth, 88, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 15, 1993. Mrs. Perdue was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene on Highland Ave., S.E. Surviving are her husband, Willie Clay ("Bill") Perdue; a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Charlie Scott, Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Pauline Reed, Check; three sisters, Rachel Conner, Shawsville, Ruby King, Bent Mountain, Bonnie Goff, Check; a brother, Raymond Conner, Georgia; a granddaughter, Carolyn McPeak, Hardy; two grandsons, Terry Reed, William Reed, both of Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, Ken Reed, Aaron Reed. A graveside service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 16, 1993.²

     Lydia Elizabeth Vest was born in February, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married John Henry Link on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 28, 1878,her married name was Link.

     Mary E. Unknown married Rausley Graham, son of Amos A. Graham and Permelia "Millie" Richards. Mary E. Unknown was buried at Jubal's Knob Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Graham. She was born on March 10, 1853 at Virginia.¹

     Malinda Bell Blankenship was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 226-70-6783.³ She was born on December 11, 1886 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married William Harley Blackwell, son of John William Blackwell and Nancy Emma Light, on June 10, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 10, 1954,her married name was Blackwell.¹ Malinda Bell Blankenship died on July 9, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.²

     Mattie Ellen Duncan was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-12-0967.⁴ She was born on November 20, 1888 at Virginia.^4,3 She married Major Harrison Blackwell, son of John William Blackwell and Nancy Emma Light, on December 19, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 19, 1911,her married name was Blackwell. Mattie Ellen Duncan died on March 29, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-2631.⁸ Thomas Ray Blackwell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 25, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 He married Elsie Magalene "Margie" King, daughter of Charles Elias "Elzie" King and Callie Elsie Gearheart, on July 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Thomas Ray Blackwell married Elizabeth Williams on September 11, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Thomas Ray Blackwell and Elizabeth Williams were divorced on March 23, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Ray Blackwell died on May 6, 1988 at Virginia at age 72.^8,2

     Ida Ellen Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,11,12,13,8} She FLOYD - Mrs. Ida Conner Link, 58, died Monday at her home. Surviving are her husband, Ted R. Link, Check; five daughters, Mrs. Howard Lutz, Ferrum; Mrs. Wilmer Poff, Miss Lois Link, Check; Mrs. W. B. Vest, Jr., Pilot; Mrs. Edgar Linkous, Decatur, Ga; a son, Clinton Link, Wauchula, Fla; seven sisters, Mrs. Ivan Conner, Shawsville; Mrs. Willie C. Perdue, Roanoke; Mrs. Norris Hall, Mrs. Ray Goff, Mrs. Perry Yates, Check; Mrs. Frank Conner. Floyd; Mrs. Morgan King, Copper Hill; two brothers, the Rev. Raymond Conner, Callaway; Alfred Conner, Roanoke. Burial in Wilson Cemetery.¹³ She was born on December 18, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,8 She married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on December 26, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,6,13,8 As of December 26, 1923,her married name was Link. Ida Ellen Conner died on December 7, 1964 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.^{10,11,3,12,13,8}

     Michael Shane Kidwell was buried at Panorama Memorial Gardens, 4917 Strasburg Road, Waterlick, Warren Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 19, 1976 at Winchester, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Melissa Gail Conner, daughter of Rev. John Edward "Buddy" Conner and Hazel Joyce Orr, on August 12, 1997 at Warren Co., Virginia.¹ Michael Shane Kidwell and Melissa Gail Conner were divorced on March 26, 2003 at Warren Co., Virginia.⁴ Michael Shane Kidwell died on September 11, 2020 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 44.^2,3 He Michael Shane Kidwell, 44, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Winchester Medical Center. Shane was born on February 19, 1976 in Winchester, Virginia to the late Barry Kidwell and Pam Kidwell. He is survived by his mother, Pam Kidwell; and his brother, Shawn Kidwell. He lived on the outskirts of Browntown, or as he would say; "heaven on earth", with his girlfriend, Lori Anne Fritts; and his devoted dogs, Jack and Buck. He was preceded in death by his father and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Many know Shane by his nicknames; Duck, Daffy and his favorite, Uncle Duck. Shane had worked for both American Asphalt and Black Top Plus as an asphalt laborer, where he thought of every one of the boys as his family. The burial will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Grady, Jeff Grady, Delmer Grady, Andy Grady, Mark Jeffries and Mike Smelser. Honorary pallbearers will be Colton Atkins, Ashley Grady, Bud Turrssell, Dylan Rutherford, Robert Kidwell and Barry Miller. on September 15, 2020.²