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     Doris Lanier was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 243-36-2137.⁵ She was born on May 15, 1927 at Duplin Co., North Carolina.^1,5,4 As of July 5, 1947,her married name was Conner.⁶ She married Calvin Amos Conner, son of Lemuel Dillen Conner and Arlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas, on July 5, 1947 at Kenansville, Duplin Co., North Carolina.^1,2,6 Doris Lanier died on February 8, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,5,4,7 She CONNER, Doris Lanier, 73, of Salem, died Thursday, February 8, 2001. She had a great love and devotion to her family and her church. Surviving family include her husband of 53 years, Calvin A. Conner; a daughter, Sandra K. Conner; a son, Kenneth R. Conner; and a grandson, Kenneth Calvin Conner. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on February 10, 2001.¹

     John Castle/Cassell Rierson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,8 He was born on November 24, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3,8,5,6 He married Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, daughter of John Quincy Allen Conner and Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, on November 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 John Castle/Cassell Rierson died on July 14, 1937 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^7,9,3,8

     His Social Security Number was 274-01-9566.⁷ Patrick Henry "Pat" King was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.⁸ He was born on February 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3 He married Olive V. "Ollie" Pruitt on May 7, 1917 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁹ Patrick Henry "Pat" King died on March 3, 1968 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 78.^10,8 He Goodyear retiree Patrick H. King, 78, of 1915 Marks av. died Sunday in General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Floyd, Mr. King lived in Akron more than 51 years. He worked at Goodyear 32 years before retiring in 1955. He leaves his wife Olive. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. on March 4, 1968.⁸

     Esther Mahala "Essie" King was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on November 8, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married James Samuel Pate, son of James Edward Pate and Mary Laura Ellen Underwood, on December 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 24, 1911,her married name was Pate. Esther Mahala "Essie" King died on November 22, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 40.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-6698.⁸ George Brenard King was buried at Porterfield Cemetery (also known as Sherry Memorial Cemetery or Gasper Link Cemetery), Giles Co., Virginia.^1,9,10 He was born on October 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{5,8,11,1,2,3,4} He married Fannie Faye Porterfield circa 1922.^5,12,13,9,14 George Brenard King died on April 28, 1965 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 68.^8,1,10 He Mr. George B. King, age 68, of 1006 Buchanan Plainfield, be loved father of Mrs. Doris Lee Rosselot of Plainfield, grandfather of Gary Rosselot, brother of P. H. King, Akron, Ohio, passed away Wednesday a.m. Burial Porterfield family cemtery, Newport, Va. on April 29, 1965.¹⁰

     Olive V. "Ollie" Pruitt was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.³ Her Social Security Number was 273-62-0802.⁴ She was born on February 1, 1896 at North Carolina.^5,4 She married Patrick Henry "Pat" King, son of Marquis Creasey "Mark" King and Lucy Agnes Conner, on May 7, 1917 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.² As of May 7, 1917,her married name was King.² Olive V. "Ollie" Pruitt died on April 11, 1982 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 86.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2854.⁸ James Samuel Pate was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on January 1, 1887 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,7,6 He married Esther Mahala "Essie" King, daughter of Marquis Creasey "Mark" King and Lucy Agnes Conner, on December 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James Samuel Pate died in March, 1974 at West Virginia at age 87.⁸

     Fannie Faye Porterfield was buried at Porterfield Cemetery (also known as Sherry Memorial Cemetery or Gasper Link Cemetery), Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 19, 1900 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married George Brenard King, son of Marquis Creasey "Mark" King and Lucy Agnes Conner, circa 1922.^1,5,6,3,7 As of circa 1922,her married name was King.⁵ Fannie Faye Porterfield died on November 16, 1958 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 58.^2,7 She Services and burial for Mrs. George King, 58, of Danville will be in Newport, Va. Mrs. King died yesterday in Methodist Hospital. She was born in Giles County, Virginia, and lived in Indianapolis 14 years before moving to Danville 2 years ago. She was a retired Allison Engineering Co. employee and a member of the Christian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Survivors include the husband, George King; a daughter, Doris Rosselot, Plainfield, and one grandchild. on November 17, 1958.⁷

     Doris Lee King was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 709 S. Harding Street, Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on December 28, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of June 4, 1947,her married name was Rosselot.^4,5 She married Warren W. Rosselot on June 4, 1947 at Marion Co., Indiana.^4,5 Doris Lee King died on November 14, 2014 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 89.⁴ She Doris L. Rosselot, 89, of Plainfield, passed away on November 14, 2014. She was born on December 28, 1924 to the late George and Fannie (Porterfield) King in Princeton, WV. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Warren W. Rosselot and a son, Gary L. Rosselot. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield. on November 16, 2014.⁴

     Gordon Fletcher Hall was buried at Old Hall family farm cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ He died at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He was born in 1817 at Indiana.^2,4 He married Bethenia "Bethany" Conner, daughter of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on April 22, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6

     Warren W. Rosselot was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 709 S. Harding Street, Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana.² He was born on December 3, 1923 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Doris Lee King, daughter of George Brenard King and Fannie Faye Porterfield, on June 4, 1947 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,4 Warren W. Rosselot died on April 5, 2015 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 91.² He Warren W. Rosselot, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on April 4, 2015 in his residence. He was born on December 3, 1923 to the late Grant W. and Carrie Rosselot. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran. Warren retired from Allison Transmission in 1985 after 35 years as an experimental metal spinner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Rosselot. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gary Rosselot; sister, Marionetta Cuppy. on April 7, 2015.²

     Maurice Taswell "Bud" Akers Jr. Maurice “Bud” Akers of Christiansburg, Va, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, at the age of 79 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born on May 8th, 1944, to the late Maurice Tasewell Akers and Dorothy Poff Akers. Bud was a devoted family man and found great joy in spending time together. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Wilma “Winki” Thompson Akers, son Jon Akers and his wife Shannon, daughter Lisa Hamilton and her husband Eddie. Grandchildren Cody and his wife Laren Akers, Dylan Akers, Ty Akers, Emma Stone, Audrey Stone and Evan Stone. Great granddaughter Raleigh Akers and his sister Bonnie Cochran. Bud was an incredibly hard worker and was always willing to help others. He spent 31 years at Corning as well as running his own small engine business. He was the jack of all trades and could build or fix anything. After retiring he enjoyed restoring model A’s and traveling with his special model A family. He will be deeply missed and leaves behind many precious memories. A procession of Model A’s will lead to the interment at the Family Cemetery off of Alum Ridge Rd.⁴ He was buried at Thompson Family Cemetery, 1359 Easter Creek Road NW, Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 8, 1944 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 He married Wilma Jean "Winki" Thompson, daughter of Gold Valentine Thompson and Pearl Irene Lucas, on September 19, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Maurice Taswell "Bud" Akers Jr. died on August 22, 2023 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.⁴

     Gold Valentine Thompson was buried at George W. Thompson Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 578-05-3427.³ He was born on September 14, 1909.^3,2 He married Pearl Irene Lucas, daughter of Montague Jackson "Montie" Lucas and Cora Virgine Lester, on December 21, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Gold Valentine Thompson died on April 21, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,3,2 He THOMPSON, Gold Valentine, 83, of West Main Street, Christiansburg, died Wednesday, April 21, 1993, at his home. He was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Thompson; and is survived by his wife, Irene Lucas Thompson; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Faye Thompson of Riner; daughters and sons-in-law, Corrine and Harold Vaughan of Riner, Betty and C. B. Linkous, Christiansburg, Winki and Bud Akers, Christiansburg, Mary Jones, Christiansburg; one brother, Hassell Thompson, Christiansburg; six sisters Edith Brammer, Opal Wirt, Aleen Wade, all of Christiansburg; Myrtle Mitchell, Blacksburg, Evia Bishop, Riner and Mary Pugh, Roanoke; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grand children. The funeral will be 1 pm Friday from the Richardson - Horne Chapel, conducted by Elder Willard Cox with burial in the Thompson Family Cemetery, Floyd County, Va. Friends may call Thursday and Friday at the Richardson - Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 Thursday evening.
on April 22, 1993.¹

     Pearl Irene Lucas was buried at George W. Thompson Cemetery, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 20, 1914.² She married Gold Valentine Thompson on December 21, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of December 21, 1932,her married name was Thompson. Pearl Irene Lucas died on November 29, 2012 at Virginia at age 97.² She Pearl Irene Thompson, 97, of Christiansburg, passed on peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was born on December 20, 1914. We were all looking forward to celebrating her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Gold Thompson; two sons, Kenneth and Johnny Thompson; and a daughter, Mary Jones. Precious memories of Mom will live in many whose lives she touched, especially her family of three daughters, Corrine Vaughn, Betty and C.B. Linkous, and Winki and Bud Akers; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Altizer, Imogene Teel, Ida Mae Bishop and Jackie Shelton. Interment will follow in the Thompson Family Cemetery, Floyd County. on December 1, 2012.²

     John Davis Reed was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on February 5, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 4, 1866.^1,2,4,3 He married Liona A. Prillaman, daughter of Jacob Prillaman and Martha Gray, on February 5, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Davis Reed married Martha Ella Hall, daughter of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on April 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 John Davis Reed died on April 17, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82; His gravestone has a death date of Apr 16, 1948.^4,3

     Liona A. Prillaman was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 11, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Davis Reed, son of William Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth Julia Byrd, on February 5, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 5, 1886,her married name was Reed. Liona A. Prillaman died on November 13, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,2,6

     William Benjamin Reed was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 15, 1835 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Elizabeth Julia Byrd, daughter of William Bird Jr. and Asenath Sink, on January 9, 1861.^4,1 William Benjamin Reed died on May 21, 1922 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86; He may have also died on May 24, 1922.^3,1

     Henry Iddings was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He Arrived in Virginia from Pennsylvania before 1789, lived near Bent Mountain. Henry was enumerated in the 1810 Virginia census. Around 1820, the first Methodist church was built near the little village of Simpsons, better known as Locust Grove. The first church was called "Iddings Chapel" because the land was donated by the aging Henry Iddings. 1840 Floyd Co. Virginia Census, pg 171 Henry Iddings, 1 male & 1 female 70-79 yo, 1 female 40-49 yo, 2 males 30-39 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 male 5-9 yo, 1 male & 1 female 0-4 yo. The Will of Henry Iddings Jr. In the name of God Amen I Henry Iddings being old and infirm in boddy but perfectly sound in mind do make this my last Will and Testement as follows. Viz I give my boddy to the earth from whence it was taken in the certain assurance of hope that it be raised an immortal boddy at the riserrection(ressurection) at the last day and my soul to God who gave it and is able to preserve it and for the little property which by the blessing of God I have been able to gather I desire that it may be disposed of in the following manner. (Viz) First, after my honest debts is (are) discharged and the funeral expenses defraid (defrayed) I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary two hundred dollars in cash and two beds with steds and furniture sufficient for them and two milk cows () six head of sheep (and) one bureau (to keep for) her life time (;) then () if any remain (s) (are) not disposed of it is (they are) to be sold and (the proceeds) equally devided amonst the rest of my children only (except for) fifty dollars cash she can give to whom she pleases at her death(.) (T)he balance on (to) my my children and children in laws (.) I embrace them all individually together. I have deeded them land and laid it off to them accordin to the equality as near as my judgement could and consider it fairly done (.) (S)o after fufilling the above bequest that all my land be sold and all my property both real & personal at the highest bidder and the money equally devided amonst them. NB This last mention be executed before the above named Mary be partioned. 3rd I will do this my last will and testament constitute my son William Iddings and my son in law Bird Smith sale executors of this my last Will and Testament. Also my William Iddings aforesaid Gardian for my daughter Mary aforesaid. In witness whereoff I have unto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of May 1850. Henry Iddings (seal) Witness John B Payne James Light Jr Samuel R Light Will Book 1, page 156, Floyd County, Virginia At a court held for the county of Floyd at the Court House on the 21st day of September, 1854, this last Will and Testment of Henry Iddings was proved by James Light and Samuel Light witness thereto and was ordered recorded. He was born on December 25, 1762 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 He married Abigail Olive Richardson on December 11, 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Henry Iddings left a will on May 22, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the name of God Amen
I Henry Iddings being old and infirm in boddy (sic) but perfectly sound in mind do make this my last will and testament as follows viz I give my boddy to the earth from whence it was taken in the certain asurence of hope that it be raised an immortal boddy at the reserrection at at (sic) the last day and my soul to God who give it and is able to perserve it and for the little property which by the Blessing of God I have been able to geather I desire that it may be disposed of in the following manner (viz) First after my honest debts is discharged and the Funeral expences defraid I do give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary two hundred dollars cash & two beds with with (sic) steds & furnature sufficient for them & two milch cows six head of sheep and Beauro her life time then if any remain not disposed of it is to be sold and equally divided amonst the rest of my children only fifty dollars cash she may give to whom She pleases at her death & for the balance of my children and children in laws I embrace them all Individually together I have deeded them land and laid it off to them accordin to a equalitz as near as my Judgment could and consider it fairly done so after fulfiling the above bequest that all my land be sold and all my property both real and personal at the highest bedder and the money equally divided amongst them N.B. This last mention be executed before the above named Mary be portioned. 3rd I do also by this my last will and testament constitute my son Wm Iddings and my son in law Bird Smith sole executors of this my last will and testament also my William Iddings aforesaid Guardian for my daughter Mary aforesaid.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of May 1850.
Henry Iddings (seal)

Witness
John B Payne
James Light Jr
Samuel R Light

Virginia
At a Court held for the County of Floyd at he Courthouse on the 24th day of September 1854.
This last will and testament of Henry Iddings Decd was proved by the oath of James Light jr and Samuel R. Light witnesses thereunto and was ordered to be recorded.

Teste
J N Zentmeyer Clerk.³
He died on June 24, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.^2,1

     Mary Lou Tolbert was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-1903.² She was born on December 10, 1928 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of June 23, 1951,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Everett Walter Hall, son of Norris Maree Hall and Bertha Jane Conner, on June 23, 1951 at Anawalt, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Mary Lou Tolbert died on July 10, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3,4,5 She Mary Lou Hall, 78, of Christiansburg, died on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was born December 10, 1928 in Carroll County, Va., the daughter of Charlie Lafayette Tolbert and Sarah Nettie Marshall Tolbert. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Everett Hall of Christiansburg; sons, Eddie Wayne Hall and wife, Donna, of Christiansburg, Larry Wade Hall and wife, Melva Ann, of Christiansburg, and Charles Benjamin Hall and wife, Cathy, of Pilot; one brother, James E. Tolbert and wife, Nancy Marie, of Boones Mill; three grandchildren, Mary Jeanette Hall, Walter Wilson Hall, and Sarah Nicole Hall; three step grandchildren, Michelle Johnson, Jenna Carroll, and Josh Kozar; and four great grandchildren. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll County, Va. on July 11, 2007.³