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     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7221.⁵ Hobart H. Johnson Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Sgt US Army WWII."¹ He was born on June 15, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3,6,4 He married Bonnie Claudine Conner, daughter of James Everette Conner and Anne Elzira "Annie" Wilson, on July 10, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 Hobart H. Johnson Jr. died on June 12, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^1,6

     Robert Glenwood Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 2, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 24, 1942 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Robert Roland Ries Jr. was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.³ He was born on December 25, 1946 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^1,3 He married Mary Louise Bloomquist on February 24, 1978 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.⁴ Robert Roland Ries Jr. died on November 29, 2014 at Minnesota at age 67.^3,5 He Robert Ries passed unexpectedly on Nov. 29, 2014 at the age of 67. Bob served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a decorated veteran. He was a very active member of St. Francis de Sales Church. He was a selfless and devoted caretaker to his family. Bob was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife Mary; children Kevin, Melinda, Scott; five grandchildren; mother Lillian; sister Caroline; many friends. on December 2, 2014.⁵

     Wanda Sue Cox was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 23, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She died on January 15, 1960 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,5

     Philip Edward Hawks was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on September 18, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He was born on September 18, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3

     Her married name was Rector. Diana Kay Belcher was born on October 30, 1973 at Virginia.^3,1,4 She married Daniel Carl "Danny" Rector on April 15, 2000 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Diana Kay Belcher died on September 26, 2011 at Virginia at age 37.^4,2 She Diana Kay Belcher, 37, of Floyd, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by Grandpa John Abe Belcher, and Edwin Graham, Grandma Martha Graham. Diana was a member of Harris Chapel Methodist Church. She played the piano at church and wrote songs. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, Guy and Beatrice Belcher; stepson, Travis Rector; sisters, Renee and Timmy Akers, and Marlene Gauldin; nieces, Amanda Dulaney and Kaylee Dulaney; nephews, T.J. Vest, Travis Akers, Jonathan Gauldin, and Keelen Vest; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011, at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Marcus Wood and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment to follow in Slate Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at the funeral home. on September 28, 2011.²

     Evelyn Ruth Ayers Evelyn Ruth Ayers Graham, 57, rested from this life on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Donald W. Ayers, Sr. and Anita Hamrick Ayers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fernando Garcia Ozuna. Evelyn was a member of Southview United Methodist Church and loved her church family immensely. She had a passion for sewing and gave away many baby blankets and other handmade items. She loved singing karaoke, drinking coffee and Dr. Pepper. She will be missed and remembered by her son, Alex Ozuna; siblings: Cecil Ayers (Beverly), Donnie Ayers (Becca), Pam Gibson (Jason), Mike Ayers (Sandy) and special “adopted” grandchildren: Addison, Layken and Brayden Graybill. Numerous other nieces and nephews whom she loved, as well as her dog, Dolly. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 7, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She married Richard Lynn Graham, son of Paul Earl Graham and Shirley Ann Conner, on August 7, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of August 7, 1999,her married name was Graham.² Evelyn Ruth Ayers and Richard Lynn Graham were divorced on March 18, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Evelyn Ruth Ayers died on January 11, 2021 at Virginia at age 57.³