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     Annabelle Mill "Annie" DeWeese was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-2006.⁹ She was born on June 8, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1894.^2,7,9 She married Shirley Leon Cole, son of Elder Henry Valentine Cole and Tempaline "Tempy" Lawrence, on August 19, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,4,7 As of August 19, 1915,her married name was Cole. Annabelle Mill "Annie" DeWeese died on July 9, 1972 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 79.⁷

     Wiliam F. Travis married Bura Alma Cole, daughter of Elder Henry Valentine Cole and Tempaline "Tempy" Lawrence.^2,3,4

     Eugene Barton "Ugen" Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,9 His Social Security Number was 226-01-5064.¹⁰ He married Maybelle Alice Boggess.^11,4,1,6 Eugene Barton "Ugen" Conner was born on March 22, 1909 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,6,12 He died on February 20, 1977 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 67.^4,6,9 He TROUTVILLE - Eugene B. Conner, age 67, of Rt. 1, died Sunday at his home. He was a retired employee of American Bridge Co. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maybelle B. Conner; two sons, Wayne Conner, Roanoke; Gerald Conner, Farmingdale, N.J; one daughter, Mrs. Dawn C. Profitt, San Jose, Calif; five sisters, Mrs. Carl A. Collins, Jr., Daleville; Mrs. Walter Scott Weaver, Christiansburg; Mrs. Virginia Mason, Roanoke; Miss Willie Conner, Christiansburg; Mrs. Mabel Guilliams, Riner; seven grandchildren. Graveside service will be conducted by Boone Lodge #247 A.F. & A.M. at Sherwood Burial Park, Salem. on February 22, 1977.⁹

     Richard Noah Williams was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on June 11, 1859 at Virginia.^5,6,1,2 He married Ann M. Bryant, daughter of Harrison Bryant and Jane Watkins/Cunningham, on December 26, 1878 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,8 Richard Noah Williams married Roberta Ellis "Bertie" Burkes on March 24, 1888 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ Richard Noah Williams died on March 9, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.^6,1,7 He Funeral services for R. N. Williams, retired C. & O. Railway conductor, who died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Bryant, in Lynchburg, will take place at the home of his son, M. E. Williams, of Pine Street, Clifton Forge, at 1 o’clock tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon. The services will be conducted by the Rev. H. W. Connelly, assisted by the Rev. T. C. Bales. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Mr. Williams held a run on the James River Division of the C. & O. for a number of yeas. Prior to his retirement he made his home in Clifton Forge. Mr. Williams is survived by seven children, A. R. Williams, P. B. Williams, M. E. Williams, R. C. Williams and Mrs. H. B. Scruggs, all of Clifton Forge; Mrs. Lucy Overstreet of Lynchburg, and Mrs. W. E. Hummell, of Manila; two brothers, Morgan Williams of Gladstone and Camm Williams, of Missouri; and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Bryant of Lynchburg. on March 10, 1939.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-7908.⁵ Charles Thomas Anderson was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Nov 7, 1874 and the SSDI has a birth date of Oct 17, 1873.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Malinda Demeris "Lindie" Conner, daughter of Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner and Laura Green Smith, on September 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 Charles Thomas Anderson died on November 21, 1972 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 95.^1,8 He PILOT -- Charles T. Anderson, age 97, of Pilot, died Tuesday afternoon at Montgomery County Community Hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. (Miss) Radie Anderson, Pilot and Mrs. Claude Williams, Floyd. Funeral arrangements had not been made at Press time Tuesday. on November 23, 1972.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 231-42-1342.⁷ Virginia Boyd Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,6 She was born on July 7, 1910 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,1,6 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Mason.¹ She married Lee Earnest Mason on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Virginia Boyd Conner and Lee Earnest Mason were divorced on October 10, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Virginia Boyd Conner died on October 8, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^7,6,8

     Ethel Mae Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on September 26, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1913.^6,3 As of August 3, 1935,her married name was Richardson.⁷ She married Charles William Richardson on August 3, 1935 at Durham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,7 Ethel Mae Conner died on September 29, 1959 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 48.^1,6,8 She Mrs. Ethel Conner Richardson of Richmond, formerly of Roanoke and Christiansburg, died in a Richmond hospital. Surviving are her husband Charles W. Richardson; one son Donald Richardson; two daughters Patricia Ann and Regina Richardson both of Richmond. Also, five sisters, Mrs. Virginia C. Mason, Roanoke; Mrs. G. C. Guilliams, Riner; Miss Wylie Conner and Mrs. Scott Weaver, Christiansburg; two brothers, E. B. Conner, Troutville, and L. I. Conner, Radford. Burial will be at Sherwood in Roanoke. on September 30, 1959.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-60-0601.¹² Carlton Douglas Collins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on March 3, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,4,5,6,7,8 He married Donna Marie Byrd on July 24, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Carlton Douglas Collins and Donna Marie Byrd were divorced on May 3, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Carlton Douglas Collins died on March 2, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^12,2,5,9 He COLLINS, Carlton Douglas, 54, of Daleville and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1999, after a lengthy illness. He was Organist Emeritus at Salem Presbyterian Church, where he was the active organist for thirteen years. Carlton was a member of the Organists Guild of America and expressed his love of music by playing in many weddings, concerts, and other events. He toured Europe with the Bach Choir as both a singer and organist. He was a retired accountant from Virginia Tech with nineteen years service and a member of Calvary Baptist Church for a number of years. Surviving are his parents, Dr. Carl A. and Mildred C. Collins of Daleville; a brother, Dwight Curtis Collins of Pollocksville, N.C; four aunts, Mrs. George (Mabel) Guilliams of Riner, Mrs. Scott (Ruth) Weaver of Christiansburg, Mrs. Russell (Christine) Linkous of Christiansburg, Mrs. Eugene (Maybelle) Conner of New Jersey; two nieces, Catherine Stinnette of Texas, Rebekah Pisenti of Lynchburg; and a number of cousins. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on May 3, 1999.²

     Mildred Lucille Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0391.¹⁰ She was born on September 14, 1915 at Honaker, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,10,3 She married Dr. Carl Alvin Collins Jr. on August 20, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4,5,8,3 As of August 20, 1938,her married name was Collins. Mildred Lucille Conner died on June 12, 2003 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,10,8,3 She COLLINS, Mildred Conner, 87, of Daleville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at her home. Mildred was a very artistic person organizing the handcraft and fellowship group known as the Flying Fingers. She had always been active and supportive alongside her husband in the many churches he pastored, taking part in world missions and had gone with Dr. Collins on his mission trips to China, Japan, East Africa, Jerusalem and Mexico. They spent six months in Kenya, East Africa, and while there, Mildred painted and organized books in a library that had been established for students to use. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Noah and Abbigail Conner, four sisters, three brothers and her two sons, Carlton Douglas Collins and Dwight Curtis Collins. Mildred is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 65 years, Dr. Carl A. Collins, Jr; her granddaughters, Catherine Stinnett of Boerne, Texas, Rebecca Pinsinti and husband, Matthew of Madison Heights, Va; her great-grand-children, David and McKenzie Pinsinti; her sisters, Ruth C. Weaver and husband, Scott of Christiansburg, Mabel C. Guilliams and husband, George of Riner, Va; several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express appreciation to Adventa Hospice for their love, devotion, compassion and untiring service to Mildred and also to Dr. Steve Collins from St. Paul's Housecall Ministry. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 14, 2003.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-05-4492.¹⁰ Mabel Elnora Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,11 She was born on June 18, 1917 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,8,1,10 She married George Cornelius Guilliams, son of Thomas Cornelius Guilliams and Callie Ruth Agee, on September 14, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{12,2,3,4,8,11} As of September 14, 1943,her married name was Guilliams. Mabel Elnora Conner died on September 13, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^8,13,10 She Mabel C. Guilliams, 94, of Riner, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. She was born on June 18, 1917. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Noah and Abigail Conner; and all nine of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, George C. Guilliams; one son, Steve Guilliams and wife, Donna, of Myrtle Beach, S.C; one daughter, Sue Thacker and husband, Bob, of Riner, Va; one grandson, Robert Thacker and wife, Kimberly, of Nashville, Tenn; one granddaughter, Anna Guilliams, of Myrtle Beach, S.C; one stepgrandson, John Cromer; and stepgreat- grandson, Kirby Cromer, both of Myrtle Beach, S.C; and one stepgreat- granddaughter, Carolina Cromer, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Mabel was a long term active member of the Riner Community and Auburn United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. on September 14, 2011.⁸

     Noah Melear Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on February 9, 1920 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on November 26, 1938 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.^1,3 He Noah Melear Conner, 18, son of the Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Conner of Locust Grove vicinity, died at his home Saturday. He was a member of the Check high school junior class. Interment was in Sherwood burial park. Other than his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Luther Conner of Radford; Eugene, Troutville; Mrs. Charles Richardson, Misses Mabel and Willie Conner, of Christiansburg; Mrs. Virginia C. Mason, Roanoke; Mrs. Carl Collins, Richmond, and Miss Ruth Conner, of Check. on November 30, 1938.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9649.¹¹ Minnie Ruth Elizabeth Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,3 She was born on July 3, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,11,4 She married Walter Scott Weaver on July 22, 1946 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{5,1,6,12,9,13} As of July 22, 1946,her married name was Weaver. Minnie Ruth Elizabeth Conner died on August 16, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^12,14,3,11 She Ruth Conner Weaver of Christiansburg, passed away on August 16, 2011. Ruth taught first grade for many years in the Montgomery County School System. During this time, she saw the need for preschool education and started the private Jack and Jill Kindergarten. She also was an active member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church. Ruth is survived by her husband, Scott Weaver, of Christiansburg; one daughter, the Honorable Cindy Weaver, of Florence, Alabama; one sister and her husband, Mabel and George Guilliams, of Riner; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Pat Whitaker, of Richmond, Sue Thacker, of Riner and Gina Richardson ,of Richmond. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Reverend Doug Kanney officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on August 18, 2011.¹²

     Maybelle Alice Boggess married Eugene Barton "Ugen" Conner, son of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest.^1,3,4,5 Maybelle Alice Boggess was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-2269.⁶ Her married name was Conner. She was born on February 10, 1910 at Virginia.^1,6,7 She died on April 14, 2005 at New Jersey at age 95.^1,6,7 She Maybelle Boggess Conner, 95, of Farmingdale, N.J. and formerly of Troutville, Va., passed peacefully, Thursday, April 14, 2005. Maybelle was born February 10, 1910 to the late William E. and Emma Boggess. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene B. Conner; one son, Wayne A. Conner; brothers, Talmage and Carl Boggess; and sister, Lillian Dodd. She was a retired school teacher from Botetourt County, a member of the Fincastle Order of the Eastern Star, as well as a faithful member of Bible Brethren Church in Troutville, where she played the organ every time the doors where open. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Ruth Conner of Farmingdale, N.J; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Bob Gould of California; grandchildren and spouses, Tina and Mark Bonds, Troutville, Va., Robert and Katina Conner, Nephi, Utah, Tracy Conner, Troutville, Va., Pride and Beth Conner, Howell, N.J., Derek and Karole Proffitt, California, Shannon and Melissa Conner, Mooresville, N.C., W. Eugene Conner, Nephi, Utah; and 16 great-grandchildren.Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 16, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4170.⁶ Lee Earnest Mason was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 1, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,4,5,6 He married Virginia Boyd Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Lee Earnest Mason and Virginia Boyd Conner were divorced on October 10, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lee Earnest Mason died on July 26, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^2,3 He Lee Earnest Mason, age 90 of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 26, 1992, at his home. He was retired from Valley Cadillac-Olds of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Porterfield Mason, June 29, 1980. Surviving are a nephew, Roy L. Mason, Jr; a niece, Doris M. Seay; a great-niece, Virginia M. Viar, all of Roanoke. Services will be at the graveside in Fair View Cemetery. on July 27, 1992.³

     Charles William Richardson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-01-2485.⁹ He was born on September 14, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,9,6,8 He married Ethel Mae Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on August 3, 1935 at Durham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,10 Charles William Richardson died on December 6, 1997 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 82.^3,5,9,7 He Mr. Charles William Richardson, 82, of Richmond, died Saturday, December 6, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Ann L. Richardson; five children, Patricia R. Whitaker, Donald R. Richardson, Lynn C. Reynolds, Regina M. Richardson, all of Richmond, and Sally R. Bailey of Daleville, Va; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brother, Edward M. Richardson of Christiansburg. Mr. Richardson had retired from Reynolds Metals after 35 years of service. He was a past president of the National Accountants Association and was a volunteer at Chippenham Hospital. He was a charter member of Stratford Hills United Methodist Church and its first scoutmaster. on December 8, 1997.⁷

     Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,8 He was born on October 21, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. birth records have a birth date of Dec 20, 1875.^2,1,3,4,6 He married Martha Jane "Janey" Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on January 24, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,4 Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner died on November 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,4,10 He Brainard W. Conner, 70, died Monday night in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Conner, and the following children, Elmer J., Vaughn, and Mrs. Roscoe Hale, all of Roanoke, and Hanford and Calvert, of Floyd county. Funeral services will be conducted at Terry's Fork church in Floyd county. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on November 28, 1945.¹⁰

     Dr. Carl Alvin Collins Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-03-7155.¹⁰ He was born on March 21, 1915 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 15, 1915.^1,6,7,8,10 He married Mildred Lucille Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on August 20, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,11,4,5,6 Dr. Carl Alvin Collins Jr. died on January 15, 2011 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 95.^5,6,9,10 He Dr. Carl A. Collins, Jr., 95, of Daleville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Dr. Collins was born in Montgomery County. When he was three years old, his father died, leaving his mother with the burden of raising five children. By the time he was nine, Carl was more or less on his own. He studied in the public schools in Lynchburg and Christiansburg, and received his higher education at the University of Richmond, Lynchburg College, Harvard University, Union Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. While in Europe during World War II, Carl was selected by the United States Armed Forces to attend Oxford University. He also attended The Command and Staff University at Maxwell Air Force Base while he was a Chaplain in the United States Air Force. Dr. Collins received his B. A. Degree from Lynchburg College, and his Master's and Doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2003, Carl received an honorary Bachelor of Letters Degree from the University of Richmond.
He was the widower of the former Mildred Conner, who was the daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. N. A. Conner. Rev. Conner, a United Methodist minister, served in the Holston and Virginia Conferences for many years. Carl and Mildred were married for 65 years, until her passing on June 12, 2003. The Collins had two sons who preceded them in death, Carlton Douglas and Dwight Curtis ("Chuck"). Surviving are two granddaughters, Catherine Collins Stennette and Rebekah Collins Pisenti, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to several pastorates in Virginia (including seven years as pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem), he served churches in North Carolina and Texas. Carl served Virginia Baptists through the Sunday School and Church Training Departments. For three years he taught Sociology, and was head of the Sociology Department at Wingate College, a Southern Baptist College in Wingate, N.C. One of his "first loves" was that of the military chaplaincy. He served his country prior to World War II in Panama. He waded ashore on the beachhead in Normandy in World War II, and was in the Southwest Pacific during the Korean Conflict. Carl also served during the Vietnam Conflict. Dr. Collins was in and out of the service, recalled several times for special assignments until his retirement from the military with the rank of Colonel. He served a total of 35 years, receiving three commendations for meritorious service and was a recipient of the Military Cross. In 1982, the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention invited Carl to go to Indonesia to participate in one of the first Volunteer Partnership Evangelism Crusades. In 1983, he, his wife, and two others from the Catawba Valley Baptist Church went to Japan by invitation from the Foreign Mission Board to participate in another Partnership Evangelism Crusade. Dr. Collins undertook 25 voluntary mission trips overseas, preaching on every continent except the Antarctic. He authored a book, "Paul as a Leader", published by Exposition Press in New York, which was a study of the Apostle Paul's role and influence in the field of Christian education. Carl was a former vice president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. He served two terms as moderator of the Lynchburg Baptist Association, two terms as moderator of the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, and one term as president of Roanoke Baptist Missionary and Social Union. He served two terms on the Virginia Baptist General Board, was a representative from the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, and was a trustee at Oak Hill Academy. Dr. Collins was a former employee of the Virginia Baptist Sunday School Department, a former employee of Virginia Baptist Training Union Department, a former trustee of Virginia Baptist Children's Home in Salem, and a former trustee of Chaplains Services of Churches of Virginia. Carl organized Truck Stop Christian Ministries in Troutville. At the end of 1988, Dr. Collins completed almost ten years as pastor of Catawba Valley Baptist Church, and from January thru March of 1989 he was interim pastor at Beulah Baptist Church in Lynchburg. From April 1 thru September 30 of 1989 he was interim pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem, and was the interim at Virginia Heights Baptist Church from October 1, 1989 until August 1, 1990. In all, Carl served as an interim minister at least 17 times in his career. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 18, 2011.⁵

     George Cornelius Guilliams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on February 22, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2,4 He married Mabel Elnora Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on September 14, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,5,9,10,7 George Cornelius Guilliams died on October 21, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^6,3 He George C. Guilliams, of Riner, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the age of 89. He impacted countless members of his community through his generous acts and teachings on the grace of God. He was born on February 22, 1922 to the late Thomas C. and Callie Guilliams. He was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty eight years, Mabel C. Guilliams, who passed away last month. He is survived by his son, Steve Guilliams and his wife, Donna; his daughter, Sue Thacker and her husband, Robert; his grandson, Robert Thacker and his wife, Kimberly; his granddaughter, Anna Guilliams; his stepgrandson, John Cromer; and other loving nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his stepgreat-grandson, Kirby Cromer, and his step great-grandaughter, Carolina Cromer, the daughter of his late stepgrandson, Chris Cromer. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1942, George Guilliams served in the educational system of Montgomery County Schools for 42 years. He was also a member of Auburn United Methodist Church for over 40 years and actively participated in church life by teaching, preaching, and helping with the needs of the community. on October 23, 2011.⁶

     Walter Scott Weaver was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on March 8, 1924 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He married Minnie Ruth Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Abigail Ellen "Abbie" Vest, on July 22, 1946 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,9,10,5 Walter Scott Weaver died on August 12, 2017 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.^5,6 He Walter Scott Weaver, 93, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Scott was a proud World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Weaver proudly served his community with many civic contributions, among them are as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, member of the Lion's Club of Christiansburg with 65 years of perfect attendance, quartermaster of the Leonard E. McCoy VFW post 5311, member of the American Legion, life member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, member of Christiansburg Town Council for 35 years, chairman of the NRV Agency on Aging as well as being on its developemental team, founding member of Warm Hearth Village, and treasurer of the NRV Planning Commission along with many other committees and contributions to his community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Conner Weaver; parents, Robert and Dora Weaver; three brothers and a sister. Scott is survived by his daughter, the Honorable Cynthia G. Weaver, of Florence, Ala; nephew, Dr. W. Scott Weaver and wife, Ann of Roanoke, Va; niece, Sue Thacker and husband, Bob of Riner, Va; special friend, Mark Grossclose; and other nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Warm Hearth at Home and Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving care of Scott over the past few years. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on August 14, 2017.⁵

     James Winfred/Winford "Dink" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,7 His Social Security Number was 229-32-2198.³ He was born on October 29, 1927 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4,12,6 He married Mary Aberdeen Conner, daughter of William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink, on July 9, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 James Winfred/Winford "Dink" Wimmer married Freeda Ellen Williams, daughter of Alfred Dewey Williams and Grace Salome Nichols, on June 2, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,14,15,7 James Winfred/Winford "Dink" Wimmer died on May 21, 1980 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 52.^5,7,16 He James W. (Dink) Wimmer, age 52, passed away Wednesday night in Covington, Va. He is survived by his wife, Freda W. Wimmer; two sons, Ronald D. Wimmer, Ashley B. Wimmer, both of Copper Hill; five daughters, Charlotte W. Austin, Chattanooga, Tenn., Mrs. Susan W. Smith, Annette Wimmer, Connie Wimmer, Michele Wimmer, all of Copper Hill; one brother, Carl M. Wimmer, Hill; five sisters, Mrs. Polly May Nichols, Mrs. Thelma W. Hale, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Mary Hundley, Mrs. Mabel Manning, both of Copper Hill, Mrs. Reba Richards, Springfield. Va; two sister in-laws, Mrs. Wendell Wimmer, Halifax, Va., Mrs. Dennis Wimmer, Moneta, Va; five grandchildren. on May 23, 1980.¹⁶

     Mary Aberdeen Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11 She was born on August 24, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,1,7,3,11,4} She married James Winfred/Winford "Dink" Wimmer, son of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on July 9, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of July 9, 1945,her married name was Wimmer.¹ Mary Aberdeen Conner died on January 21, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.^10,7,3,11

     Larry Dean Howell was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 22, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Mary Catherine Conner, daughter of Elbert Calvin Conner and Clara Annabelle Lawrence, on December 18, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6,7,8 Larry Dean Howell died on February 26, 2018 at Virginia at age 74.³ He Larry Howell, 74 of Floyd, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born February 22, 1944 and was a longtime farmer in Floyd County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Alice Howell; sisters, Ruth Landers, Callie Landreth and Lilli Witt; brother, Joe Howell. He is survived by his wife Mary Howell; brothers, John Howell and wife Danah, Kurtz Howell; sister, Lou Alice Baker; many nieces and Nephews; many good friends. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Check, VA. Flag presentation by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. on February 28, 2018.³

     Phillip Elijah Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He was born on September 3, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters, daughter of William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. and Sarah Jane Argabright, on October 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Phillip Elijah Austin died on December 30, 1944 at age 84.^3,4,2

     Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 She was born on July 8, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Phillip Elijah Austin, son of John Robert H. Austin Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Mills, on October 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 As of October 17, 1892,her married name was Austin. Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters died on September 23, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,1,2,5

     Martha Jane "Janey" Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 She was born on December 23, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married Brainard Whitfield "Branard" Conner, son of Erasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner and Laura Green Smith, on January 24, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 As of January 24, 1900,her married name was Conner. Martha Jane "Janey" Vest died on January 30, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.³

     Hanfred Harding Austin Entered U.S. Army Air Force, September 12, 1940; Overseas September 1943. Served a total of 5 years and reenlisted on April 1, 1946 after 5 months as a civilian. He served 20 years in the service. He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9 He CHRISTIANSBURG - Hanfred Harding Austin, age 66, died Friday, June 19, 1987, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was retired after a career in the U.S. Air Force and a second career with the Naval Air Rework Facility in Norfolk. He is survived by one son, Michael G. Austin, Vallejo, Calif; a stepdaughter, Ethelyn P. Lucio, Samoa, Calif; his mother, Margie B. Austin, Check; one sister, Beulah Whitlock, Floyd; three brothers, William B. Austin, Arnold M. Austin, both of Pilot; Dr. Fred Austin, Marion. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Monday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home conducted by Dr. Fred Austin with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Sunday at the funeral home.¹ He married Lilly Brady. Hanfred Harding Austin was born on June 17, 1921 at West Virginia.⁹ He died on June 19, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,9

     William Versel Austin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He Entered the U.S. Navy on February 23, 1942, trained at Bainbridge, Maryland; went overseas on May 11, 1944; awarded World War II Victory Medal; discharged January 26, 1946. He was born on February 18, 1923 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,6,4 He married Glenna Gerlean Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on September 18, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,12,6,4 William Versel Austin died on January 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 94.⁴ He William Versal Austin, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Floyd, Va., to the late George and Margie Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Glenna Vest Austin; his precious grandson, William 'Alex' Altizer; his sister, Beulah Whitlock Vest; and brothers, Hanfred Austin and Arnold (Madie) Austin. Versal is survived by and will be greatly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Deneise and Richard Altizer; brother, Dr. Fred (Vivian) Austin; brothers-in-law, Shelven 'Sonny' Vest and Hubert Harman. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful son, husband, daddy, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He was a faithful and active member of Huffville Methodist/Brethren Church as long as his health permitted. He loved his farm and especially enjoyed raising beef cattle. He also loved to garden and share his produce with his neighbors. He was a kind and generous individual who was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Versal proudly served his country in World War II as part of the United States Navy. After returning from service, he attended school to become a professional meat cutter which he was for more than 60 years. He retired from Armour and Co. after 25 years. He also worked through the years before and after his retirement at Angle's, Wade's and Food Lion. We would like to thank our family and many friends for their continuing love and support. A special thank you goes to the many angels at Radford Health and Rehab for their tender loving care of Dad and our family. Thank you also to Good Samaritan Hospice who has been so caring and helpful. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 26, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dan Whitlock, Dr. Fred Austin, and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Memorial contributions may be made to an ongoing Scholarship for Campers at the UMC Camp Alta Mons established in memory of his grandson Alex Altizer. Donations may be sent to Camp Alta Mons, 2842, Crockett Springs Rd., Shawsville, Va. 24162. Please indicate Camperships in Memory of Alex Altizer. on January 25, 2018.⁴

     Arnold Moses "Mose" Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 224-24-6594.¹⁴ He was born on January 13, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^14,2,3 He married Madie Ola "Mada" Epperly, daughter of Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Ocie "Flory" Howery, on July 1, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,5,15 Arnold Moses "Mose" Austin died on December 10, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^14,2,5 He Austin, Arnold Moses ("Mose"), 72, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Madie Yeatts Austin, Pilot; daughter, Patsy A. Bower, Check; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Donna Austin, Salem; stepson and daughter-in-law, Larry and Betty Yeatts, Roanoke; two brothers, Versal Austin, Christiansburg; Rev. Freddie Austin, Pearisburg; one sister, Beulah Vest, Floyd; six grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 14 stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild. Internment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. on December 11, 1997.⁵