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     His Social Security Number was 223-14-0720.³ Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger was born on February 22, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 He married Martha Ann Poff, daughter of William Massie Poff and Flora Armatice "Armenta" Clower, on June 13, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Lawrence Eldridge Hartberger died on September 3, 1982 at age 63.³

     Samuel P. Rakes was buried at Samuel P. Rakes Cemetery, on hill east side of Rt. 860 at Rt. 635, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Minerva E. Lemon, daughter of Isaac Lemon Jr. and Susan C. Shortt.³ Samuel P. Rakes was born on August 17, 1864 at Virginia.^3,1 He died on October 2, 1903 at age 39.^3,1

     Minerva E. Lemon married Samuel P. Rakes.¹ Minerva E. Lemon was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Rakes. She was born in 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died in 1948.^1,2

     Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 14, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Pearlie Jane Vest, daughter of Floyd Vest and Mary Jane Angle, on February 9, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart died on August 28, 1953 at age 68.⁴

     Ruby Christine Linkenhoker married James Earl Maxey Sr., son of John Lemon Maxey and Eva Cora Graham.¹ Ruby Christine Linkenhoker was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Maxey. She was born on August 18, 1918 at Virginia.⁴ She died on April 6, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,3 She Mrs. Ruby Linkenhoker Maxey, age 72, of Salem, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, James Earl Maxey, Sr; sons and daughters-in-law, J.E., Jr. and Brenda G. Maxey, Roanoke; Benny G. and Betty H. Maxey, Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Nadine and James K. Banks, Christiansburg; Jean and Danny W. Hall, Salem; Judy and Carey Cunningham, Blue Ridge; sisters, Mrs. Archie (Flora) Sumner, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Matney, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Floyd (Mabel) Freeman, Alexandria; sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Linkenhoker, Christiansburg; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Salem Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 9, 1990, with the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea and the Rev. Ben Peyton officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Christian Life Fellowship Church Building Fund, 307 N. Bruffey St., Salem, Va., 24153. The family will receive friends at Lotz Salem Chapel Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on April 8, 1990.¹

     Brenda Louise Garvey was born on May 16, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married James Earl Maxey Jr., son of James Earl Maxey Sr. and Ruby Christine Linkenhoker, on October 6, 1985 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 6, 1985,her married name was Maxey.¹ Brenda Louise Garvey died on January 23, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.² She Brenda Louise Garvey Maxey, 75, went to be with her Savior on January 23, 2023. She was a member of Troutville Assembly of God and was loved by all who knew her. on February 8, 2023.²

     James Kermit "Jim" Banks was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 11, 1935 at Hardy, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Ruby Nadine Maxey, daughter of James Earl Maxey Sr. and Ruby Christine Linkenhoker, on December 27, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Kermit "Jim" Banks died on December 24, 2021 at Virginia at age 86.⁵ He James "Jim" Kermit Banks went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. Born on October 11, 1935, in Hardy, Va. He is survived by his loving wife, Nadine M. Banks; two children, Mark S. Banks and Renee, of Floyd, Va., and Sherri Banks Bailey and Randy, of Christiansburg, Va; three grandchildren, Michelle B. Forth (and Chad) of W.Va., Peyton Bailey and Hunter Bailey of Christiansburg, Va; two step-grandchildren, Jon Pratt (and Anna) of Floyd Va., and Travis Pratt and Jade, of Maryland; six step great-grandchildren, Gram, Emma, Lily, and Noah Pratt of Floyd, Va., and Emerson and Linden Pratt of Maryland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jean and Danny Hall of Salem, Va., James and Brenda Maxey of Troutville, Va., Judy and Cary Cunningham of Roanoke, Va., and Benny and Betty Maxey of Salem, Va., many other nieces, nephews, friends; and a special aunt, Betty Chocklett of Wirtz, V. He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Claudine R. Banks of Vinton, V. Kermit joined the Navy in 1953 serving on the Navy destroyer USS Furse, active and reserve duty until 1961. He worked at Rowe Furniture in Salem, V., leaving Rowe in 1966 to start a business partnership in furniture upholstery known as Wertz Upholstery also in Salem, until 1968. He then began a new career in Christiansburg as Product Development Engineer at Weiman Furniture in Christiansburg (previously known as Warren Furniture and Weiman/Warren Lloyd) retiring in this position in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was an avid car buff--once during his high school years at Jefferson High School in Roanoke, he made a convertible roadster from a 1939 sedan, winning several trophies. He was also an early member the Blueridge Model "A" Club of Christiansburg, Va., and upholstered many of the members car interiors. He was a master upholsterer and one of only a few people in the region that could make custom antique car interiors from leather hides. Car enthusiast's from around Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia would reach out to him for custom antique car interior restorations. He was a loving, kind, and generous person to everyone he met and knew. He attended Oak Grove Church in Christiansburg and previously attended Calvary Tabernacle in Roanoke. He loved "tinkering" in his garage and there weren't too many things that he couldn't make, fix, or repair. And he dearly loved his high school sweet heart and loving wife of 66 years, Nadine. We love you Dad. A special thanks to the staff and personnel at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va., for there understanding and care of Kermit. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, from 12 until 2 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on December 28, 2021.⁵

     Pearlie Jane Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on November 6, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 She married Arthur Curtis "Curt" Gearheart, son of David Wade Gearheart and Nancy Jane Basham, on February 9, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of February 9, 1919,her married name was Gearheart. Pearlie Jane Vest died on July 11, 1972 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,5 She FLOYD -- Pearlie Vest Gearheart, 78, of Floyd, died Tuesday, July 11, 1972, in a Blacksburg hospital. She was the widow of A. C. Gearheart. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oneda Conner, Pulaski; three sons, Lenwood Gearheart, Floyd, Floyd L. Gearheart, Floyd, Willie Wayne Gearheart, Pilot; a brother, W. B. Vest, Check. The funeral was Thursday, July 31, 1972, at 3 p.m. at Haven's Chapel, Terrys Fork, with burial in Iddings Cemetery. on July 20, 1972.⁵

     John David "J. D." Devore was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 6, 1961 at Virginia.¹ He married Ginger Lynn Bell, daughter of George Lewis Bell and Helen Louise Wimmer, on July 26, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ John David "J. D." Devore John David (J.D.) Devore, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth I. Devore. He is survived by his son, Mason; mother, Lina Devore; sister, Susan; brothers, Ken and Mike; as well as many other extended family and friends. J. D. was a devoted father and a loving son and brother. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2012, from noon to 1 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, with the funeral service commencing at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. The Rev. James Ferguson will officiate the service, with interment following in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in J.D.'s name to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 110 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, to the Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to a charity of your choice. on October 25, 2012.²