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     Lucy Martin was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born in June, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She died on July 15, 1921 at Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 26.^1,2

     Amos Dickerson Martin was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on May 27, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the Floyd Co. Birth Index he is listed as John with a birth date of May 29, 1875.^1,6,2,7,4 He married Alice Lacey Spangler, daughter of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on January 18, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,5 Amos Dickerson Martin died on August 27, 1953 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,4,5 He FLOYD, Aug. 29 - A medical examiner announced tonight that Amos Dickerson Martin, who was found in a field this morning. had died of natural causes. Martin, 78 years old, had been dead three days when his wife found him near their Route 5 home in the Camp Creek vicinity. Dr. F. W. Bedsaul examined the body, and made the announcement. Martin often left his home to visit, and little was thought of his disappearance until this morning. His wife went out to look for him and found him. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Alice Spangler Martin; a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Epperly, Oak Hill, W. Va; son, Luke P. Martin, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Amos D. Hale and a brother, Giles Martin, both of Pilot. Graveside services will be held at the Martin cemetery. on August 30, 1953.⁵

     Maude Minnie Martin was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-96-5824.⁷ She was born on December 2, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 She married Ervin Edgar Epperly, son of William Asa Epperly and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on December 17, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8,3 As of December 17, 1928,her married name was Epperly.³ Maude Minnie Martin died on January 2, 1990 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^9,7,2 She Mrs. Maude Minnie Epperly, 84, of Oak Hill, died Jan. 2, 1990, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a short illness. She was a native of Floyd County, Va., a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church, the Church Circle and Rebecca Bible Class Surviving: sons, Jerry W. of Oak Hill, Larry D. of Westland, Mich., Ervin E. Jr. of Dearborn Heights, Mich; daughters, Loretta Legg and Dreama Ellison, both of Oak Hill, Polly Jo McClung of Rock Creek, Ohio, Kaye Gartley of South Charleston, Wandeline Shyblosky of Mount Juliet, Tenn; brother, Luke Martin of Salem, Va; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on January 4, 1990.²

     Luke Theodore Martin Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 227-09-4569.⁸ He was born on February 10, 1903 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^8,1,2 He married Cecil C. Stevens on April 21, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,6,10 Luke Theodore Martin Sr. married Gladys Gay Clower, daughter of William Henry "Will" Clower and Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, on April 21, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1 Luke Theodore Martin Sr. died on March 15, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^8,7 He Luke T. Martin, Sr., age 89 of Salem, died Sunday in Richfield Nursing Center. He retired from the V.A. Medical Center, Salem, in 1962. He was a member of the First Evangelical Methodist Church, Salem, VA. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth C. Martin. He is survived by his wife Gladys C. Martin; three sons and their wives, Luke, Jr. and Louise F. Martin, Roscoe D. and June M. Martin, Glenwood L. and Helen W. Martin; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Jean P. Martin and Josephine Steven. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 17, 1992.⁷

     Roscoe Conkling Conner was born on November 30, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on May 16, 1898 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 21.^4,3 He When the Spanish-American war broke out Company F volunteered, and at the time was commanded by Captain R. Frank Taylor, with James O. B. Palmer as first lieutenant and Homer G. Hogan, second lieutenant. Company F was mustered into United States service May 12, 1898, and was mustered out at Jacksonville on December 15, the same year, when the members returned home and practically disbanded. The company was later reorganized with Henry L. Francis as captain. Some years later he was succeeded by Captain Lin G. Figgat, and when America, entered the World war, Captain Figgat took his command and went to France. Captain Figgat died about a year ago. Captain Francis is still living. When Company the F volunteered for service in the Spanish-American war, and an acceptance was received by the war department together with instruction to mobilize the company immediately, a cold rain was falling. Captain R. Frank Taylor called his corporals and instructed them to serve notice on each individual member of the company to report forthwith for duty at the armory. Among those called was Corporal Roscoe Conkling Conner, who due to an all service in the inclement weather contracted a severe cold which resulted the following day in an attack of double pneumonia. The following Monday, Company F received orders to leave for Richmond for mobilization at Camp Lee. The day following the departure of his company, Corporal Conner died. This was the only death to occur in the company during the nine months of service, including mobilization at both Camp Lee and Jacksonville. One other member of the company, Frank J. Jack, a resident of Bedford, was stricken with a fever while his command was in quarters at Richmond, and he was confined in the camp hospital for quite awhile. When the company was ordered to move to Jacksonville, Private Jack's condition was such as to preclude any possibility of his going to the southern city. Later he was given a disability discharge and returned to his home at Vinton. So far as ascertainable no casualties occurred during the company's term of enlistment. Company G lost one man by drowning while bathing at the beach in Jacksonville. This was Edward M. Carr, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Carr. His remains were brought to Roanoke and he was given a military burial, the remains being interred in Andrew's cemetery. When Company mustered Success out of service at Jacksonville on December 15, 1898, a call was made on members of the company who would volunteer to enlist for a period of three years in the regular army for service in the Philippine islands, At least two members of the / company volunteered for this service--Lieut. George H. Bentley V. P. Moir, the latter, an attorney at law, who had just graduated and had come to Roanoke to establish a practice. After quite a period of service Mr. Bentley had been promoted to first lieutenant and while leading a squad of American soldiers through the Philippine jungles he was slain with a bolo hurled by the hand of a Filipino insurrecto. Lieutenant Bentley was a handsome young man, and every inch a soldier. He was exceedingly popular in army circles and as a member of Company G had legions of friends in Roanoke, both in and out of military circles. His remains were brought back to Pulaski county, of which he was a native, and buried in the cemetery on the Cloyd farm just north of Dublin. The funeral obsequies were attended by his old military company, and he was buried with military honors, The case of V. Percy Moir was different. Recruits were needed to fill out the and he with about 40 others entered Company G as privates. While en route to Richmond he was approached by an officer of the company and asked why he had chosen army life rather than to establish himself in law. Mr. Moir replied: "I following a hunch that will mean something better for me than the fate of a struggling young lawyer." He served his enlistment or a portion of it when he received an honorable discharge. It seems there were few able lawyers in the islands, and in a short time he was made a federal district judge comparable with the judges serving in the states. Judge Moir remained in the Philippines some 18 or 20 years when he returned to the United States. He came back to Roanoke and died about eight years ago. He was a native of Patrick county. Dr. Richard Gordon Simmons, a charter member of after ex service of several Company G, years, was commissioned a captain and assistant surgeon in the military forces of the state and was assigned to duty with the Second Virginia Infantry Regiment in which capacity served until 1898, when the regiment entered the service of the government in Spanish-American war. Within a few weeks Dr. Simmons was detached from the Second Virginia Regiment and was made assistant to the chief surgeon of the Army Corps, commanded by General Fitzhugh Lee, his duties being administrative and executive. At the conclusion of the Spanish-American war he declined to remain longer in the service of the government and returned to Roanoke to resume the practice of medicine. He is now 71 years of age. on December 13, 1936.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-22-6948.⁴ Valerie Ellen "Ella" Howery was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 23, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 She married Noah Conner Spangler, son of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on March 23, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ As of March 23, 1899,her married name was Spangler.⁷ Valerie Ellen "Ella" Howery died on April 13, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^8,4,2,5 She The funeral for Mrs. Ella V. Spangler will be Monday with burial in Cedarlawn Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. K. E. Cook Sr., Sinks Grove, W.Va; four sons, C. Ray Spangler, Beckley, W.Va., Arno E. Spangler, Newport News, John H. Spangler, Salem, Ala., Conner G. Spangler, Roanoke. on April 15, 1972.⁶

     John Harman Howery was buried at Beckner Cemetery #2 (also known as Howery Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 20, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, daughter of James R. Gray and Ann Eliza Kelley, on March 17, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 John Harman Howery died on July 12, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.¹

     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray was buried at Jacob Prillaman Cemetery, Rt. 642, 0.5 miles west of Piedmont Church, 0.4 miles from Rt. 602, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on July 19, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death record has a birth year of 1856.^2,6 She married John Harman Howery, son of Peter Howery and Frances Pate, on March 17, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 17, 1875,her married name was Howery. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray died on March 25, 1943 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 87.^5,2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 232-60-9392.⁷ Lena Annie Spangler was buried at Old Weston Cemetery, Euler Road, Weston, Wood Co., Ohio.⁸ She was born on February 22, 1900 at Graysville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7,4,3 As of May 16, 1921,her married name was Cook.⁴ She married Kenzie Elmer Cook Sr. on May 16, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10 Lena Annie Spangler died on May 10, 2001 at Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 101.^9,7

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-9231.⁶ Cecil Ray Spangler was born on June 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 He married Ethel Unknown circa 1929.⁷ Cecil Ray Spangler married Virginia M. "Ginny" Kidd on June 15, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,4 Cecil Ray Spangler died on March 14, 1980 at West Virginia at age 74.^6,8

     Infant Spangler was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died in October, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 21, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 521-05-3822.¹² Arno Edwin Spangler was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^1,7 He was born on April 7, 1910 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,4,7,2 He married Wilmath Delaware Jones on May 27, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,13,7 Arno Edwin Spangler died on December 21, 2003 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 93.^12,4,6,7 He Mr. Arno Edwin Spangler, 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003. Mr. Spangler was a native of Floyd County, Va., and was a resident of the Peninsula for 63 years. Arno was a member of Olivet Christian Church. He worked in the Newport News Shipyard for 25 years as a welder. He left the shipyard to open and operate Ace Welding in York County until his retirement in 1980. Arno was preceded in death by his wife, Wilmath Jones Spangler, and his parents, Ella and Noah Spangler. Arno is survived by three sons, Michael Roderick and Virginia Spangler of Newport News, Connell Dean and Jacqueline Spangler of Williamsburg, Ronald Edwin Spangler of Harrisonburg, Va; one brother, Conner Gray Spangler of Roanoke, Va; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. on December 23, 2003.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 521-16-1949.⁶ John Howery Spangler was buried at Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.^7,3 He married Mildred Belle Atkins.^8,9,10 John Howery Spangler was born on September 19, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,3 He died on April 25, 1998 at Muscogee Co., Georgia, at age 83.^6,2,7 He John Howery Spangler, 83, of Deerfield Health Care Facility. Burial will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Mr. Spangler was born September 19, 1914 in Roanoke, VA, the son of the late Ella B. Howery Spangler and Noah Spangler. He was a construction superintendent with Williams Construction Company. In 1976, he was featured in the Ledger-Enquirer Newspaper for replacing a 50 pound weather vane 150 feet up on the roof of the water tank of Columbus' Eagle and Phenix Mills. Survivors include two sons, Waldon Phillip Spangler of Salem, AL and Gilbert David Spangler of McDonough, GA; two brothers, Arno Spangler of Newport News, VA and Conner Spangler of Roanoke, VA; a sister, Lena Cook of Bowling Green, OH; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. on April 27, 1998.³

     Conner Gray Spangler was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,12 His Social Security Number was 223-12-3301.¹³ He Conner G. Spangler, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2005. He was retired from Valley Cadillac & Olds after many years of service and was a member of the Penn Forest Christian Church. He was the son of the late Noah and Ella Howery Spangler. He is survived by his wife, Nealure C. Spangler, two sons, Kenneth Spangler and his wife Bonnie, of Roanoke, and Larry Spangler, of Tampa, Fla; four grandchildren, Richard Spangler, San Francisco, Calif; Kara Spangler, of Roanoke, Andrew and Jessica Spangler, both of Tampa, Fla. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on September 21, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,1,9 He married Nealure Jeanette Campbell on September 7, 1940 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^14,1 Conner Gray Spangler died on November 6, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^4,13,3

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-5385.⁴ Kenzie Elmer Cook Sr. was buried at Old Weston Cemetery, Euler Road, Weston, Wood Co., Ohio.² He was born on August 31, 1888 at Wickham, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,3 He married Lena Annie Spangler, daughter of Noah Conner Spangler and Valerie Ellen "Ella" Howery, on May 16, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3 Kenzie Elmer Cook Sr. Kenzie E. Cook Sr., 87, of 15506 Green Road, died this morning in the Wood County Nursing Home, Bowling Green. He was a retired dairy farmer, a member of the Baptist Church in Union, W. Va., and an Army veteran of World War I. Mr. Cook was born Aug. 31, 1888 in Wickham, W. Va., to Mr. and Mrs. James Cook. He married Lena Spangler in 1921. Survivors include his wife; three sons, James, Alderson, W. Va; Warren, Castalia, and Kenzie Jr., Bowling Green; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on July 15, 1976.³ He died on July 15, 1976 at Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 87.^1,2,4,5,3

     Pearlie M. "Perley" Conner was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 13, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on February 16, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 5; Died of diphtheria.^1,4,2

     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-8236.⁵ Wilmath Delaware Jones was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on June 21, 1912 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She married Arno Edwin Spangler, son of Noah Conner Spangler and Valerie Ellen "Ella" Howery, on May 27, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,6 As of May 27, 1930,her married name was Spangler.² Wilmath Delaware Jones died on February 24, 2001 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 88.^5,3,7 She Wilmath Jones Spangler, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001. A native of Ballard, W.Va., she was a Peninsula resident for 61 years. She had worked as a sales clerk for Leggett Department Store for 15 years, retiring in 1960. She was a member of Olivet Christian Church. Mrs. Spangler is survived by her husband of 71 years, Arno E. Spangler; three sons, Michael Roderick Spangler and his wife, Virginia, of Newport News, Connell Dean Spangler and his wife, Jacqueline, of Williamsburg and Ronald "Edwin" Spangler of Earlysville; one sister, Odessa Walters of Pearisburg; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pleasant and Nannie Jones. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. on February 25, 2001.³

     Archie Frank Sowers was buried at Lampey-Martin-Spangler, 799 Hale Road NE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 His Social Security Number was 226-26-6491.⁷ He was born on June 7, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,7,2,3 He married Callie Patry Spangler, daughter of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on December 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,8,9,10 Archie Frank Sowers died on November 3, 1974 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 95.^6,3 He Archie F. Sowers, 95, died Sunday in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are one son, Joseph C. Sowers, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Mae Cole, Pilot; three grandchildren. Burial followed in the Spangler Family Cemetery. on November 5, 1974.⁶

     Alfred Thomas Sowers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 231-18-5933.⁸ He was born on June 13, 1908 at Virginia.⁸ He married Carra Alice Viers on September 17, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,9 Alfred Thomas Sowers died on July 13, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 59.⁶ He Alfred T. Sowers, 59, of Riner, died Thursday in the Christiansburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Carria Viers Sowers; a son, A. J. Sowers, Riner; his father, Archie F. Sowers, Christiansburg; brother, Chymer Sowers, Christiansburg. Burial in Roselawn Memory Gardens, Cambria. on July 17, 1967.⁶

     Joseph Chymer Sowers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,1 His Social Security Number was 231-18-5859.¹³ He was born on July 22, 1913 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1912.^{13,12,3,4,5,11} He married Elsie Edith Bower, daughter of Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower and Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner, on May 2, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Joseph Chymer Sowers died on March 25, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^13,12,1,6 He SOWERS, Joseph Chymer, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was the owner and operator of Sowers Machinery for many years. Mr. Sowers was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, McDaniel Lodge #86 AF & AM, the Kazim Shrine Temple and the Gideons. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Bower Sowers; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Sowers Whiteley and G.P. Whiteley, Rockbridge Baths; son and daughter-in-law, Harry Glen Sowers and Sherry Corbett Sowers, Miami, Fla; grandchildren, Todd Cook and Betsy Cook, both of Richmond, Joe Sowers and Chris Sowers, both of Blacksburg, Sarah Sowers Kakiuchi, Wakayami, Japan. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery with masonic graveside rites. on March 27, 1997.¹

     John William Nichols was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 He was born on September 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He married Ardella Elizabeth "Bettie" Spangler, daughter of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on June 9, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 John William Nichols died on April 6, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^2,5 He John William Nichols, 83, died last night at his home, 226 Huntington Blvd., NE. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Martin Nichols; two daughters, Mrs. Irvin Thomas, Roanoke; Mrs. Marian Kelley, Floyd; three sons, Frazier Nichols, Brammer Nichols, Floyd; Arzie Nichols, Moneta: two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Likens, Roanoke; Mrs. Carrie Thompson, Floyd; brothers, Wilton Nichols, Floyd; Emmett Nichols, Oak Hill, 16 grandchildren and 20 | great-grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at Head of the River Church, Floyd County. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on April 7, 1958.³

     Andrew Jackson "Andy" Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on June 6, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,2 He married Mary Jane "Jannie" Weaver, daughter of John Weaver and Mary Ann Gray, on December 17, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Andrew Jackson "Andy" Martin married Ardella Elizabeth "Bettie" Spangler, daughter of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on September 8, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5,2 Andrew Jackson "Andy" Martin died on June 30, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^5,2,3 He Andrew Jackson Martin, 70, of Huntington Court, Williamson Road section, died last night in a local hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Betty S. Martin; three brothers, J. T. Martin, Haden Martin, and George W, Martin, of Floyd county; and a sister, Mrs. Liza Blackwell, of Floyd. Interment in the Laurel Creek cemetery. on July 1, 1938.³

     James Arthur Blackwell was buried at Blackwell Cemetery, Ramon Blackwell farm, Rt. 608, Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,7 He was born on March 15, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Nancy Maude Spangler, daughter of Henderson Amstead Spangler and Lydia Margaret Conner, on January 6, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10,2,6 James Arthur Blackwell died on April 15, 1959 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,6,7 He FLOYD, April 15- James Arthur Blackwell, 76, died today at his home here. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Garfield Radford, Floyd; and Mrs. Lydia Whitlock, Roanoke; two sons, Ramon Blackwell, Check; and Woodrow Blackwell, Aspers, Pa; a brother, Noah Blackwell, Leoti, Kans; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will the family cemetery. on April 16, 1959.⁷

     Paul Berkley Williams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 227-07-1151.⁸ He was born on November 14, 1900 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,5,8 He died on November 10, 1971 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,3,9 He Paul Berkley Williams, 70, of Seminole Drive, Madison Heights, died unexpectantly Wednesday at his home. Born in Coleman Falls, he was a son of Richard N. Williams and Berdie Burks Williams. A vetern of World War II, he was a retired employe of Mead Corp. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. W. Sweetland of Melbourne Beach, Fla., and Mrs. H. B. Scruggs of Stockton, Calif. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. on November 11, 1971.²

     Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner was buried at Woodland Cemetery, 3123 Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,7,4 She was born on May 25, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1883, her delayed birth record has Jul 19, 1884, and her obituary has Jul 19, 1883.^1,7,2,3,4 She married Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper on December 31, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,4 As of December 31, 1902,her married name was Carper.⁶ Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner died on January 8, 1960 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^8,1,7,4 She The funeral for Mrs. Ida Adalene Conner Carper, 76, of 1929 Bertha Street, widow of Andrew Allen Carper, will be conducted Monday. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Carper died at 8:05 a.m. yesterday at City Hospital after heat attack Wednesday. She was born July 19, 1883, in Roanoke, Va., a daughter of John and Isabelle Link Conner. Her early life was spent in Roanoke. She lived 40 years in Forsyth County. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church but often attended First Presbyterian Church. Her husband, before his death in 1944, was associated with Southern Railway Co. Surviving are seven sons, Clifford A. Carper of 3680 Yale Avenue, George M. Carper Sr. of 1929 Bertha Street, L. Ralph Carper of 2313 Waterbury Street, John A. Carper Sr. of Roanoke, Va., William J. Carper of Bladenboro, Md., and Charles Edward and Richard N. Carper, both of Washington, D.C; four daughters, Mrs. Isabel Thompson of 2920 Gilmer Avenue, Mrs. Mildred C. Griffin of 4 Vintage Avenue, Mrs. June C. Keener of 332 Gloria Avenue and Mrs. Linda C. Hayes of 2509 Druid Hill Drive. Also surviving are a sister, Berta Conner of Roanoke, Va; 33 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. on January 9, 1960.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-48-2240.¹¹ Luther Ramon Blackwell was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,6,2,13 He was born on May 1, 1911 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,5,11,2,3,4} He married Ileda Arlene Williams, daughter of Charles Emmettt "Charlie" Williams and Olive Jane Bower, on December 19, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,5,1,2,13 Luther Ramon Blackwell died on January 2, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^12,6,2,13 He Luther Ramond (should be Ramon) Blackwell, age 63, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Williams Blackwell of Check; one son, John Blackwell of Check; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Barlow of Floyd; one brother, Woodrow Blackwell of Aspers, Penn; two sisters, Mrs. Garfield Radford of Floyd, Mrs. Lydia Whitlock of Floyd; four granddaughters. Burial in the Red Oak Grove cemetery. on January 3, 1975.¹³

     Her Social Security Number was 152-07-1335.¹⁰ Lydia Thelma "Liddy" Blackwell was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12,13 She and Elliott Raymond Whitlock were divorced.¹⁴ Lydia Thelma "Liddy" Blackwell was born on April 6, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,3 She married Elliott Raymond Whitlock, son of David Leonard Whitlock and Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough, on October 17, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of October 17, 1934,her married name was Whitlock. Lydia Thelma "Liddy" Blackwell died on January 4, 2000 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^10,12,15 She WHITLOCK, Lydia Blackwell, 83, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald McLane and Priscilla E. Whitlock of Floyd; granddaughters and spouses, Donna and F. M. Slusher, Jr., Shari and David Radford, both of Floyd, Anita and Ashley Wimmer of Rocky Mount, Va; great-grandsons, Joseph Slusher, Logan Slusher, and Derek Radford; sister and brother-in-law, Velma B. and Garfield Radford of Floyd; sisters-in-law, Arlene Blackwell of Check, and Eula Martin of Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 7, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, January 6, 2000 after 1 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family would like to thank Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all the loving care and attention showed to Ms. Whitlock during her stay there. They would also like to thank Dr. L. V. Marshall for the professional care given to Ms. Whitlock throughout the years. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. on January 6, 2000.¹²

     Woodrow Eli "Woodie" Blackwell was buried at Biglerville Cemetery, Biglerville, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^10,5,6 He married Judy Ann Divel.⁶ Woodrow Eli "Woodie" Blackwell was born on October 20, 1914 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4,5 He married Nina Maurene/Mauriene Williams, daughter of Richard Mullins Williams Sr. and Ola Sina Howery, on October 18, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,11 Woodrow Eli "Woodie" Blackwell died on May 16, 1987 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.^5,6 He Woodrow E. Blackwell, 72, of 205 Lobaugh Road, Aspers, died Saturday morning, May 16, 1987, at the Carlisle Hospital. He was born in Check, Va., but has resided in Pennsylvania for the last 46 years. He was a son of the late J. Arthur and Nancy M. Spangler Blackwell. Blackwell was a World War II veteran, serving with the Army. He had been a fruit farmer and was also employed by the former C. H. Musselman Co., Gardners, and Duffy-Mott Co., Inc., Aspers. His first wife, the former Nina M. Williams, died in 1963. He is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Divel Blackwell; two daughters, Carol J. Byers, East Berlin Road, York Springs; and Pauline B. Shultz, 738 Latimore Road, York Springs; two sisters, Velma A. Radford and Lydia Whitlock, both of Floyd, Va; five grandchildren; and four-great-grand-children. Burial will be in Biglerville Cemetery. on May 18, 1987.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-9736.⁷ Annie Velma Blackwell was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on December 30, 1912 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,7,3 She married Richard Garfield Radford, son of Peter Bernard Radford and Lula Jane Sweeney, on April 11, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,10,9 As of April 11, 1930,her married name was Radford. Annie Velma Blackwell died on October 25, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.^8,7,11 She Velma Blackwell Radford, 93, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday October 25, 2006. Velma was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and Pizarro Home Demonstration Club. Preceded in death by son, Shirley Radford. Survived by husband of 70 years, Richard Garfield Radford, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Annie Ruth and Melvin Wood, Floyd; daughter-in-law, Lois and husband, Wayne Reynolds, Troutville; grandchildren, Garland and Debbie Wood, Salem, David Wood and Joli, Salem, Glen and Michelle Radford, Milwaukee, Wis., Sharon and Allen Clark, Roanoke; great-granddaughter, Stacy and Nathan Wilgus, Burlington, N.C. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2006 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Cannaday and Pastor Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment to follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, PO Box 837, Floyd, Va. 24091. on October 26, 2006.⁸