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     Bentley Joe King was born on May 7, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,10 He married Barbara Gail Light on June 28, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Bentley Joe King and Barbara Gail Light were divorced on April 27, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Bentley Joe King married Frances Ellen Jeffries on May 6, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Bentley Joe King and Frances Ellen Jeffries were divorced on March 17, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Bentley Joe King married Cynthia Denise "Cindy" Vaught on July 19, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Bentley Joe King died on January 27, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.⁴ He Bentley Joe King, 80, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. on January 29, 2018.⁴

     Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 She married Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham, son of James Riley "Jim" Graham and Emily Attaway Whitlock, on April 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 3, 1912,her married name was Graham. Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher and Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham were divorced on October 17, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher died on October 20, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,4

     William Joseph Boone was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 23, 1857 at Virginia.² He married Mary Simmons on June 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Joseph Boone died on December 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.²

     Mary Simmons was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Rt. 729 about one-half mile west of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethern, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 17, 1860 at Virginia.² She married William Joseph Boone on June 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 19, 1879,her married name was Boone.¹ Mary Simmons died on July 12, 1942 at age 81.²

     Alma Mitchell married J. Marvin Lester.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-12-3410.² Alma Mitchell was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Lester. She was born on March 6, 1921.² She died on October 1, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,1 She LESTER, Alma Mitchell, 78, of Floyd, passed away at her home Friday, October 1, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Marvin Lester. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan (Jo Ann) and A. J. Boyd of Floyd, Brenda Lester Hale of Willis; three grandsons, Brad Boyd of Floyd, Jason Hale of Roanoke, Judson and Crystal Hale of Roanoke; one sister, Mattie Mogavero of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Rev. Lester Reed and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on October 2, 1999.¹

     Isaac Lafayette Epperly was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 13, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Isaac Lafayette Epperly died on February 12, 1938 at age 58.²

     Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 6, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Isaac Lafayette Epperly, son of John William Epperly and Nancy A. Cannaday, on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 15, 1902,her married name was Epperly. Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle died on October 17, 1920 at age 38.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-03-7149.¹ Gerrard James Jones was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.² He Enumerated in dwelling 151, District 3, Craig Co., Virginia in the 1930 Census. He was born on August 31, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Kathleen Lake Paitsel on April 23, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 Gerrard James Jones died on January 16, 1986 at age 84.²

     Kathleen Lake Paitsel was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on May 10, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Gerrard James Jones on April 23, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of April 23, 1924,her married name was Jones. Kathleen Lake Paitsel died on October 19, 2006 at age 97.¹ She Kathleen Lake Paitsel Jones, 97, of Salem, originally of New Castle, was lifted up in the arms of Jesus Thursday, October 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerrard Jones; daughter, Mildred Jones Switzer; sons-in-law, Leonard Switzer and Robert Switzer; mother, Willie Paitsel Saunders; sister, Alma Buckland; brother, J.C. Saunders; and a grandson, Eric Jones. She is survived by daughters, Vivian Jones Switzer, New Castle, Va., Gaynell Jones Persinger and husband Rink, New Castle, Va; sons, J.T. Jones, Salem, Va., Fredrick Raynell Jones and wife Noline, Catawba, Va., Dillard Jones and wife Wanda, New Castle, Va. The legacy of her long and happy life are her 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren. Also a sister and brother-in-law, Marie Saunders Linton and husband Glen, Paintbank, Va; and a special friend, Edith Slone. Mrs. Jones was a native of Craig County and a longtime resident of Salem, Va. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the New Castle Christian Church with the Rev. Loraine Taylor and Pastor John D. Abbott officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. The family wishes to thank the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for the loving care provided to Mrs. Jones. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on October 20, 2006.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6636.⁵ Mildred Virginia Jones was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on February 7, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,6,1 She married Leonard Odell "Frosty" Switzer, son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on January 30, 1946 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 As of January 30, 1946,her married name was Switzer. Mildred Virginia Jones died on March 27, 1994 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,6,2,7 She SWITZER, Mildred J., 69, of New Castle, died Sunday, March 27, 1994, at her home. She was a member of New Castle Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard (Frosty) Switzer; and her father, Gerrard Jones. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Douglas Proffit, Shawsville; a daughter, Sheila Switzer, New Castle; her mother, Kathleen Jones, Salem; a sister, Vivian Switzer, New Castle; a sister and brother-in-law, Gaynelle and Alfred Persinger, New Castle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Noline Jones, Edward and Wanda Jones, both of Catawba; a brother, James T. Jones, Salem; a grandson, Wayne Proffit, Blacksburg; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Steven and Vickie Proffit, Salem; a granddaughter, Whitney Kaye Proffit, a student at Kentucky Christian College; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m. at New Castle Christian Church. The Rev. Steve Putney and Dr. Ernie Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in the Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Boitnott Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 29, 1994.²

     Perry Bayne Yates was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,16,3,17 His Social Security Number was 227-12-3422.¹⁸ He was born on March 24, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{18,1,11,12,16,13,5,6,7,8,17} He married Ora Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on March 24, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,19,13,9 Perry Bayne Yates died on March 1, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^{18,3,16,8,9,17} He YATES, Perry B., 79, of Check, died Monday, March 1, 1999, in the V.A. Medical Center, Salem. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Cletis Thomas of Floyd, Elizabeth and Roger McCloud of Check; three sons and two daughters-in-law, G.W. and Elizabeth Yates, Harry Kenneth Yates, and Earl Bayne and Diane Yates, all of Check; ten grandchildren, Steve McCloud, Dale McCloud, Leigh Ann McCloud, Calvin Yates, Angie Muncey, Donna Wood, William Yates, Kenneth Yates, Stephanie Yates, and Travis Yates. Also six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Link, Laura Jean and Frank Link, all of Check. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on March 2, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1597.⁷ Mary Madeline Craft was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 6, 1913 at Virginia.^7,4 She died on December 18, 1993 at Virginia at age 80.^7,2 She CRAFT, Mary Madeline, 80, of Boones Mill, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993. Graveside service Tuesday at 2 p.m., Alleghany Memorial Park, Covington. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on December 20, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7034.⁵ Berlin J. Craft was born on July 9, 1922 at Virginia.^5,3 He died on January 25, 2002 at Virginia at age 79.^5,1 He CRAFT, Berlin J., 79, of Oriskany, passed away Friday, January 25, 2002. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jube and Bertha Craft, sisters, Mary Madeline Craft, Phyllis Craft Paxton, brother-in-law, Wilford Divers. He is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Eunice Craft; sister, Opal C. Divers; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2002, at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel in New Castle, with Rev. David Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
on January 27, 2002.¹

     Harry Coolidge Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-36-2034.⁵ He was born on November 11, 1925 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Eunice Johnson circa 1949.¹ Harry Coolidge Craft died on April 21, 2006 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,5 He Harry Coolidge Craft, 80, of 728 N. Augusta Ave., passed away Friday night, April 21, 2006, at his home. Mr. Craft was born November 11, 1925, at Oriskany in Botetourt County, a son of the late Jube and Bertha Thomas Craft. He had retired in 1988 from the Carbon Plant at MeadWestvaco after over 40 years of service to the company. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He was an active volunteer with the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs in the area for most of his life. Harry was an avid gardener, hunter, fisherman and a faithful fan of the Covington Lumberjacks baseball team. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who enjoyed being with people. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Gene Lodge, two sisters, Mary Madeline Craft and Phyllis Paxton, one brother, Berlin Craft and a brother-in-law, Wilfred Divers. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Eunice Johnson Craft of Covington; his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ruthie Craft of Covington; his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Gene Lodge of Covington; four grandchildren, Jonathan Craft, Benjamin Craft, Matthew Lodge and Holly Lodge, all of Covington; one sister, Opal Divers of Boones Mill; a brother-in-law, Arthur Paxton of Grottoes and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Warren officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Helmintoller, W.B. Divers, Gary Lodge, Richard Varner, Jim Birchfield, Dennie Bell, Jakie Kinsey and Clyde Selman. Alternates will be Jake Crawford, Darrell Crawford, Jim Simpson, Frank Williamson and J.D. Jones. Friends may pay their respects at any time at Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends Sunday evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that donations in Mr. Craft's name be made to Calvary Christian Church, 1303 S. Pond Ave., Covington, Va., 24426; or to Mountain Regional Hospice, 537 Main St., Clifton Forge, Va., 24422. on April 23, 2006.¹

     Irene Frances Craft was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 223-12-1858.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,1 She married Walter Watson Huffman on August 5, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 5, 1939,her married name was Huffman. Irene Frances Craft died on July 3, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^6,5 She HUFFMAN, Irene Craft, 81, of New Castle died Monday, July 3, 1995, in a Roanoke nursing home. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Camelia and Steve Crowder, and one grandson, Steven Crowder. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig Co. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home. on July 5, 1995.⁵

     Jack Andrew Morris married Edna Mae Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood.^1,6 Jack Andrew Morris was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 223-22-9438.⁸ He was born on April 7, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,9,4 He died on October 19, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,1,3,5 He MORRIS, Jack Andrew, 73, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, October 19, 1997, in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Edna Willis Morris of Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack M. and Terri Morris of Floyd, Samuel and Linda Morris of Copper Hill and Jeffery Morris of Copper Hill; one daughter, Pamela Bland of Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Ward Teel of Christiansburg, Margaret Howery of Floyd, Dorothy Epperly of Christiansburg, Betty Joyner of Richmond and Jeannie and Douglas Altizer of Radford, and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on October 21, 1997.¹

     Anna Rhea Rider was buried at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Old), Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-07-4503.⁵ Her married name was Ryburn.² She married Charles Arthur Ryburn Jr.^2,4 Anna Rhea Rider was born on July 28, 1912 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 She died on September 27, 1973 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.^5,2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 240-40-9305.³ Her married name was Gray.³ Julia Martha Rider married William Webb Gray.⁴ Julia Martha Rider was born on December 8, 1913 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on November 5, 2001 at North Carolina at age 87.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4347.¹⁰ Richard Eugene Johnson was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Anna Crawford.³ Richard Eugene Johnson was born on October 3, 1927 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^{10,2,3,4,5,7,8} He married Priscilla Maxine Downey on January 28, 1949 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Richard Eugene Johnson and Priscilla Maxine Downey were divorced on February 16, 1951 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ Richard Eugene Johnson married Georgia Bell Jane Crowder on July 20, 1951 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,11 Richard Eugene Johnson died on October 13, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^10,3,4,8

     Jasper Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on October 20, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,10 He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, daughter of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on November 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,9,10 Jasper Conner died on October 11, 1957 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 227-62-0564.¹² George William "G.W." Yates was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on March 25, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,6,7,12 He married Edith Elizabeth "Liz" Steele, daughter of Kelly Calvin Steele and Edith Marie Jones, on May 26, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,13,7 George William "G.W." Yates died on December 19, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,7,12,8 He George William (G.W.) Yates, 64, of Check, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Steele Yates; five children, Calvin Yates, Angie and Josh Muncy, William and Jennifer Yates, all of Check, Donna and Dexter Wood, of Copper Hill, and Kenny and Stephanie Yates, of Floyd; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley and Cletis Thomas, of Floyd, and Elizabeth and Roger McCloud, of Check; and two brothers, Earl Yates and Harry Yates, both of Check. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on December 20, 2010.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 578-16-4213.⁸ Philip Walker Beamer was born on March 1, 1917 at Blue Ridge Springs, Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 He died on January 15, 1989 at Maryland at age 71.⁸