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     George A. Thrash Sr. Georges will was dated Aug 19, 1850 and was proved Sep 3, 1850 in Troup Co., Georgia. He married Martha Stubblefield.¹ George A. Thrash Sr. was born circa 1766 at North Carolina.² He died in August, 1850 at Troup Co., Georgia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-62-6967.⁷ James Harold "Jim" Faber was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 15, 1950 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,7 He married Karen Arlene Hall, daughter of Kermit Leslie Hall and Cynthia Helen Flinchum, on June 2, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Harold "Jim" Faber died on March 21, 2000 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 49.^5,7,6 He FABER, James Harold, 49, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2000. He was a loving husband and father and was a Deacon at Calvary Memorial Church. Mr. Faber was a Captain with U.S. Airways. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold H. Faber. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Faber; four precious children, Joel Evan Faber, Kimberly Michelle Faber, John Paul Faber and Kara Elizabeth Faber; mother, Dorothy Faber Walker; stepfather, Stuart Walker; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Steve Wilcher; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2000 at Calvary Memorial Church with Elder Steve Hall, Elder Randy Talley and Elder Lance Duncan officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on March 23, 2000.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-5350.⁷ Clarence Chester Jennings was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 11, 1926 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,5,6 He married Kathleen Lucille Conner, daughter of William Ernest Conner and Minnie P. Blackwell, on November 22, 1947 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,8,9,2,10,11} Clarence Chester Jennings died on September 29, 2006 at Radford, Virginia, at age 80.^3,7 He Clarence Chester Jennings, 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord his Savior on Friday, September 29, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Church, where he served as Elder and Trustee for many years. He was a lifetime member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad and a retired employee of Reed Lumber Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Vergie Jennings; also several nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathleen Jennings and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Horne Funeral Service. Funeral services will be Monday, October 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Mr. Clyde George and Mr. Jones Oliver with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to Faith Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 2117, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Jennings family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 382-2612. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on September 30, 2006.³

     Robert Stanley Wood was born circa 1900 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ He married Maggie May Bean on April 18, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Claude Wayne Henegar was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 17, 1945 at Washington Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Brenda Gale Conner, daughter of James Marvin Conner and Shelby Jean Wood, on August 26, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,1 Claude Wayne Henegar and Brenda Gale Conner were divorced on June 14, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Claude Wayne Henegar died on July 14, 2017 at Virginia at age 72.² He Claude (Wayne) Henegar, 72, of Alum Ridge passed away July 14, 2017. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Hubble Lighting Inc. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sallie Henegar; brothers, Kenneth, Clarence and Reese Henegar; and sister, Marie Henegar Price. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bishop Henegar; son, Dan Henegar, Mt. Pleasant, S.C; daughters, Amy Westmoreland and husband, Matt of Christiansburg and Kimberly Duncan and husband, Chase of Craig County; step-son, Steve Oliver of Christiansburg; five granddaughters, Nikki Long, Cy Anna Westmoreland and McKinzie Duncan, Ashley Oliver and Kayla Oliver; one grandson, David Long and wife, Amanda; three step-great-grandsons; sisters-in-law, Barbara Duncan of Copper Valley and Gail Cole and brother-in-law, L.B. of Dublin; brothers-in-law, Donnie Bishop and wife, Karen of Christiansburg, C.L. Bishop and wife, Drema of Christiansburg, and Danny Bishop of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 17, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Military graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Veteran's Cemetery in Dublin. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 1160 Moose Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073. on July 16, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1055.³ Leonard Lee Walters was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Cora Lee Smith.^1,2 Leonard Lee Walters was born on November 18, 1912.^3,4 He died on January 27, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,4,2 He WALTERS, Leonard Lee, 82, of Bent Mountain, passed away Friday, January 27, 1995 at Richfield Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Smith Walters. Mr. Walters retired from the Virginia Highway Department. Surviving are four sons and two daughters-in-law, Luther and Betty Walters, Longwood, Fla., Howard Walters, Asheville, N.C., Russell Walters, Roanoke, Gary and Vicki Walters, Salem; four daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Ercil Poff, Salem, Gertie and Joseph Manning, Roanoke, Myrtle and James Underwood, Roanoke, Barbara and Kenneth Conner, Pilot; one sister, Irene Vest, Check; two brothers, Buster Walters, Bent Mountain, George Walters, Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Dirk Moody and the Rev. Michael Slaughter officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oa key's South Chapel. on January 29, 1995.²

     Cora Lee Smith married Leonard Lee Walters.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-80-9477.³ Cora Lee Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Her married name was Walters. She was born on January 23, 1913.^3,4 She died on April 11, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,1 She Cora Lee Walters, age 77, of Bent Mountain, passed away Wednesday evening in a local hospital. She was a member of Lawrence Memorial Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Leonard Lee Walters; four sons and daughters-in-law, Luther and Betty Walters, Longwood, Fla; Howard Walters, Vinton; Russell Walters, Bent Mountain; and Gary and Vickie Walters, Salem; four daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Ercil Poff, Salem; Gertie and Joseph Manning, Roanoke; Myrtle and James Underwood, Roanoke; and Barbara and Kenneth Conner, Pilot; a sister, Stella Clark, Copper Hill; two brothers, Houston Smith, Pulaski; and William Smith, Radford; 14 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday from Oakey's South Chapel with Rev. Dan Stanley and Denise Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on April 13, 1990.¹

     Thurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 225-12-9870.² He married Lula Edwards, daughter of George Bunion Edwards and Cliffey B. Bishop.¹ Thurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher was born on July 28, 1916.² He died on June 17, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,2 He FLOYD -- Thurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher, age 72, died Saturday, June 17, 1989 in a Roanoke nursing home. Surviving are: his wife, Lula Edward Slusher, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Carylin and Earl Conner, Pilot; four sons and daughters-in-law, Wallace and Lorene Slusher, Jerry and Joyce Slusher, all of Salem, Clinton and Judy Slusher, Christiansburg; 10 grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret Dickerson, Eulalia Edwards, Gertrude Salmons, all of Christiansburg, Helen Howery, Blacksburg; one brother, Velmer "Vel" Slusher, Christiansburg. Funeral was held Tuesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at Pilot United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Murphy and Rev. Kenneth Kingrea officiating. Interment in the St. Matthews Church Cemetery. on July 22, 1989.¹

     Lula Edwards married Thurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher.³ Lula Edwards was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9872.⁴ Her married name was Slusher. She was born on July 24, 1917.⁴ She died on March 31, 2006 at Virginia at age 88.^2,4 She Lula Edwards Slusher, 88, of Salem, passed away March 31, 2006. She is survived by four sons, Wallace and Lorrain Slusher, of Salem, Jerry and Joyce Slusher, of Salem, Clinton and Judy Slusher, of Christiansburg, and Leon Slusher, of Pilot; one daughter, Carolyn and Earl Conner, of Roanoke; ten grandchildren; one brother, George Edwards, Jr., of Pilot; three sisters, Elsie Alderman, Helen Naff, and Coreen Martin, all of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Pilot United Methodist Church with the Rev. Courtney Coffer officiating, with interment in St. Matthew's cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated, or donations may be made to Pilot United Methodist Church, c/o Mr. David Hylton, 550 Hemlock Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2006 at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
on April 2, 2006.²

     Thomas Ellsworth "Worth" Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,14,11 He Thomas Elsworth Carr, 49, 825 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, died Thursday night while attending a wrestling match at Andrew Lewis High School. He was co-owner of Carr-Lavelle Garage in Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Mildred L. Carr; two sons, Thomas E. Carr Jr., Lawrence Carr, Salem; a brother, V. T. Carr, Roanoke.⁵ He was born on June 3, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,14,9,10,11 He married Mildred Irene Lawrence, daughter of Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence and Lucy Jane Sisson, on August 18, 1943 at Polk Co., Florida.^1,2,7 Thomas Ellsworth "Worth" Carr died on December 14, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.^1,5,8,14,11

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-3110.⁸ Mildred Irene Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9 She was born on December 15, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,8,2,9,6 She married Thomas Ellsworth "Worth" Carr, son of Valentine Carr Sr. and Lula Jane King, on August 18, 1943 at Polk Co., Florida.^1,4,3 As of August 18, 1943,her married name was Carr. Mildred Irene Lawrence died on January 15, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^4,8,9,10 She Mildred Lawrence Carr, 85, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home. Mildred was the wife of the late Thomas Ellsworth Carr, Sr. She was born December 15, 1919 to the late Herbert T. and Lucy Sisson Lawrence. She grew up in Floyd County and graduated from Check High School. She graduated from Radford University. She retired from teaching after 32 years from the Roanoke County School System at Mt. Vernon, Southview, and West Salem Elementary School. She attended the Central United Methodist Church in Salem, and truly enjoyed gardening and her pets. She is survived by her son, Thomas E. Carr, Jr. and his wife, Patricia; daughter-in-law, Catherine Carr; grandchildren, Elisa Carr Wood and husband, Tim, Natalie Ann Carr, and Vanessa G. Brunner and husband, Rob; great-grandchildren, Ethan Garrett Wood and Robert Scott Brunner; sister, Fannie Lou Conner and husband, Vernon; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Laurence Dale Carr; sisters, Willie Lawrence Martin and Virginia Sue Lawrence; and brothers, John Edward and Ernest Lee Lawrence. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 16, 2005.⁴

     Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 He CHRISTIANSBURG, Aug 25 - Herbert T. Lawrence, 60, of Pilot, died this afternoon in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy J. Lawrence; a son, John E. Lawrence, Richmond; two daughter, Mrs. T. E. Carr, Mrs. V. G. Conner, Jr., Salem; two sisters, Mrs. F. R. Wickham, Cambria; Mrs. J. S. Vest, Shawsville. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Haven's Chapel with burial in the Huffville Cemetery.⁵ He was born on April 5, 1890 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Lucy Jane Sisson, daughter of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on December 31, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,2 Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence died on August 25, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,5

     Lucy Jane Sisson was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-48-1236.⁵ She was born on September 29, 1893 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; The funeral home pamphlet has a birth date of Sep 30, 1893.^5,2,4 She married Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence, son of Joseph Edward Lawrence and Fannie Black Whiteworth, on December 31, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,1 As of December 31, 1911,her married name was Lawrence. Lucy Jane Sisson died on January 28, 1987 at age 93.⁴