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     Ora Lee Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,2,4 She married Charles Morris King, son of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on August 7, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,5,3,4 As of August 7, 1936,her married name was King. Ora Lee Vest died on July 3, 2016 at Virginia at age 106.⁴ She Ora Vest King, 106, of Check, was born September 22, 1909 and went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. King; and son, Joe Pete King.She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Rumble and husband John, from Atlanta Ga. and Linda Campbell from Salem; two grandchildren, John Campbell and Heather Alpert and husband Bob; four great-grandchildren, Derrick, Iris, Isabel, and Zack. A special thanks to Myra Howard, good friend and excellent caregiver to Mama King.Visitation will be Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Graveside service following at 2:30 p.m. in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA. with Elder Alan Terry officiating. on July 8, 2016.⁴

     Allie Marie Board was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 28, 1897 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 She married Howard Lee Gray, son of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand, on November 8, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of November 8, 1916,her married name was Gray. Allie Marie Board died on June 5, 1952 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 55.^6,2

     Joe Pete King married Betty Sue Weddle.^8,12,2,6,13 Joe Pete King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army Vietnam."^8,1,11,6,7 He was born on February 26, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,5,6,7 He died on August 2, 1993 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^8,11,1,6,7 He KING, Joe Pete, 56, of Check, passed away Monday, August 2, 1993, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Betty W. King, Check; his mother, Ora V. King, Check; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Phyllis K. Haislip, Atlanta, Ga., Linda and David Campbell, Salem; one nephew, John David Campbell, Salem; one niece, Heather Haislip, Atlanta, Ga; one great-nephew, Derrick Campbell, Salem. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on August 3, 1993.¹¹

     Linda Lee King was born on March 18, 1944 at Virginia.^1,2 She married David Eugene Campbell on November 27, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 As of November 27, 1970,her married name was Campbell. Linda Lee King and David Eugene Campbell were divorced on November 29, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Linda Lee King died on February 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 75.³ She Linda Lee King Campbell, 75, of Salem and formerly of Check, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was a hairdresser for nearly 50 years. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Ora King; brother, Joe King; and great-granddaughter, Luna Leigh Ann Campbell. Her surviving family includes her son, John Campbell; grandchildren, Derrick Campbell and girlfriend, Kayley Jeffries; sister, Phyllis Rumble; and many other family members and special friends. Special appreciation is extended to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care. on March 5, 2020.³

     William Elliott "Willie" Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on October 19, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,2,4,5 He married Ollie Jane Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,12,3,4 William Elliott "Willie" Hale died on November 30, 1963 at age 67; The Iddings book has a death date of Feb 23, 1963.^10,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0197.⁵ Ollie Jane Whitenack was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on December 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5,4 She married William Elliott "Willie" Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on January 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,7,2,4 As of January 23, 1916,her married name was Hale. Ollie Jane Whitenack died on September 21, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 91.^6,7,5 She Ollie Whitenack Hale, 91, widow of William E. Hale, Sr., died Friday, September 21, 1990, in Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son, William E. Hale, Jr. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Garnet H. King, Check; Nelva and James E. Rutrough, Radford; Frances and Buddy Graham, Galax; ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth W. Austin of Copper Hill, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday 2:00 p.m. Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad Station 3, P. O. Box 257, Floyd, Va. 24091 or the American Heart Association, c/o Bank of Floyd, Floyd, Va. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on September 22, 1990.⁷

     Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.¹ His Social Security Number was 482-46-0140.⁶ He was born on September 3, 1909 at Page Co., Iowa.^1,6 He married Flora Ina "Flo" King, daughter of Joseph Daniel "Joe Dan" King and Arminta "Minnie" Conner, on May 4, 1946 at North Carolina.^1,7 Russell Jackson "Russ" Holt died in August, 1979 at age 69.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 483-60-5240.⁴ Jackson Lee "Jack" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.² He was born on September 17, 1947 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.^2,4 He died on December 4, 2003 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa, at age 56.^2,4

     Gregory King "Greg" Holt was buried at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.² He was born on March 11, 1951 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.^1,2 He married Carla Christmas on March 19, 1991.² Gregory King "Greg" Holt died on February 5, 2014 at Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa, at age 62.² He Greg Holt, age 62, of Clarinda, entered into peace Wednesday, Feb. 5 at his home in rural Clarinda. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 7 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda. Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church Organ Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda. Gregory King Holt was born March 11, 1951 in Clarinda to Russell J. Holt and Flora (King) Holt. He grew up in the Clarinda area and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1969. Greg attended Iowa Western Community College and graduated from Iowa State University. He was united in marriage March 19, 1991 to Carla Christmas. Greg farmed with his brother, Mark in the Clarinda area. In addition to farming, he also worked for Black Plumbing. Greg had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life. Family and friends were very important to Greg and he enjoyed being with them, whether at the coffee shop, playing practical jokes or rooting for the Iowa State Cyclones. He enjoyed traveling and taking off with Keane in the truck. Greg was a quietly generous person, helping those with a need. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Clarinda. Preceding Greg in death were his parents; brother, Jack Holt. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carla Holt of Clarinda; step sons, Michael Garcia of Barstow, Calif. and Joshua Garcia and wife Ivone of Las Vegas, Nev; step grandchildren, Max and Mia, Alexis, Allina and Mark; brother, Mark Holt and wife Terry of Clarinda; much loved nieces, Lauren and Jenna Holt; and many, many friends. Greg will missed by his many friends and loving family. He will be missed for his sense of humor and love and loyalty. He will be in their hearts forever. May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn his passing. on February 8, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8999.⁴ John Carlton Haislip was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia.² He was born on October 17, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 He married Phyllis Dean King, daughter of Charles Morris King and Ora Lee Vest, on September 27, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ John Carlton Haislip died on June 25, 1989 at age 59.⁴

     George Gottlieb "Georg" Pfaff George Gottlieb Pfaff (Poff)
The Clausthal Parish Register indicates that Gottlieb's father Zacharias died in 1747. It is unknown if his Mother was still alive or if any of his siblings were still living. According to Jen Mueller-Joppe, several of his siblings may have died very early in life and George may have been one of a few surviving children.

According to the late historian Klaus Wust, there were a large contingent of convicts (41) on the Queen of Denmark from the Hamburg workhouse and jails that were deported by order of the Hamburg Senate (city government). In the Hannover State Archives, Fach 154, Nr. 2, it was noted that George Gottlieb was a "Semmeljunge" (spoiled child), was delivered to the English ship Queen of Denmark July 25, 1752 for the destination of South Carolina from Hamburg. Maybe George was an orphan in Clausthal and considered to be economically undesirable in Clausthal and Hamburg. When Jen reviewed the listing of the passengers on the Queen, many were from Clausthal, had been employed in the mining profession and had chose to emigrate rather than be deported and put on the ship by the local authorities. When I reviewed the listing of the passengers most of the people were in their twenties.

The town of Clausthal is now referred to as the municipality of Clausthal-Zellerfield which is part of the Oberharz Municipal Association, in the District of Goslar, State of Lower Saxony, the country of Republic of Germany.³ He was born circa 1734 at Clausthal, Hannover Territory, Lower Saxony, Germany.⁴ He immigrated on November 3, 1752 to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sailed from Hamburg on the English ship "Queen of Denmark."⁴ He married Esther Margaretha Unknown before 1760.⁴ George Gottlieb "Georg" Pfaff married Catharina Margaretha Griesbach on December 31, 1760 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Earl Township, New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 George Gottlieb "Georg" Pfaff Renting 7 acres and paid a tax of 2 shillings in 1769 at Earl Township, New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He began military service in 1777 Godlip Poff, Private 5th Class, Fourth Company, 10th Batallion of Lancaster County Militia, commanded by Colonel David Jenkins.⁴ He Paid a tax of 3 pounds 10 shillings on August 20, 1777 at Earl Township, New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He Paid a tax of 6 in 1780 at Earl Township, New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. He 1 Cattle, Value 3, Tax 3 in 1781 at Earl Township, New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He Paid a tax of 6 pounds in 1782 at Earl Township, New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. He Taxed on one cow and 9 whites (probably his entire family), he owned 0 slaves and 0 horses in 1783 at Earl Township, New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He George Pouff taxed on one white male above he age of 16 in 1792 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ He Warrent Lifted, stating "located for George Puff one hundred acres of land part of a land office treasury warrent No. 9076 obtained by Henry Banks the 22nd of November 1781 joining the lands of Jabob Leftler and William Robertson and joing the Round Hill" on November 5, 1792 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ He George Puff taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and one horse, mare, mule, or colt on April 27, 1793 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ He George Puff, Senior taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and one horse in 1794 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ He George Puff, Senior taxed on two white males above the age of 16 and one horse in 1795 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ He George Puff, Senior taxed on two white males above the age of 16 and one horse in 1796 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ He George Puff, Senior taxed on three white males above the age of 16 and one horse. in 1797 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ He George Puff, Senior taxed on one white male above the age of 16 and two horses, mares, or mules. on March 17, 1798 at Round Hill, Augusta Co., Virginia. He died circa 1799 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴

     Stafford Rowe Austin was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Alma Bell Hall, daughter of John Ballard Hall and Nancy Mary Walthall.^3,1 Stafford Rowe Austin was born on December 16, 1883.^3,2 He died on August 23, 1921 at Virginia at age 37.³

     Sarah Eliza King was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She was born on November 2, 1894 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married George William Henry Conner, son of Joseph Lawson Conner and Sarah Doshia Conner, on September 12, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6,3 As of September 12, 1912,her married name was Conner. Sarah Eliza King died on January 24, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,3 She Mrs Sarah Eliza Conner, 70, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are four sons, Emeritte E. Conner, Windom Conner, both of Roanoke, Frank Conner, Floyd; Marshall Conner, Bent Mountain; two brothers, W. I. King, Roanoke; Edward King, Copper Hill; five sisters, Mrs. G. W. Craighead, Roanoke; Mrs. R. B. Powers, Copper Hill; Mrs. J. L. Harter, Salem; Mrs. H. L. Counts, Petersburg; Mrs. C. A. Buckner, Bent Mountain. Burial will be at King Cemetery. on January 25, 1965.²

     Windon Cleatis/Cletis Conner was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT US Army World War II."^10,6,11,3 He Served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Never married.¹ He was born on December 26, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,6,2,11 He died on October 30, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^6,3 He Windon Cletis "Win" Conner, 51, of 1251 Taylor Ave., SE, formerly of Copper Hill, died Wednesday at his home. Surviving are three brothers, Marshall A. Conner, Bent Mountain, Emeritte E. Conner, Roanoke, Frank D. Conner, Floyd. Burial in the King Family Cemetery, Copper Hill. on October 31, 1968.³

     Marshall Alvin "Suz" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army WWII."^{1,12,13,10,14} His Social Security Number was 227-12-2873.¹⁵ He was born on December 20, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,15,12,2,3,4,5,10,14} He married Louise Virginia Powell on December 27, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,16,2 Marshall Alvin "Suz" Conner and Louise Virginia Powell were divorced on September 22, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁷ Marshall Alvin "Suz" Conner died on June 8, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^{1,15,12,13,14} He Marshall A. Conner, 72, a retired produce dealer and a veteran of World War II died Saturday in the VA Medical Center. Surviving are a brother, Frank Conner of Floyd; three nieces, and one nephew, Gladys Conner King, Bent Mountain; Joyce Conner Peters, Copper Hill; Susan Conner Nunn, Floyd; and "Buck" Conner, Roanoke; and a special friend, Mary Powell Baker, St. Augustine, Fla. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on June 9, 1991.¹³

     Louise Virginia Powell Louise Powell Marshall, 81, of Natural Bridge died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born July 5, 1931, in Bent Mountain, a daughter of Merritt Powell and Dexter Stewart Powell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Otis Marshall. Surviving are her children, Victoria Marshall, James Stewart Marshall and Andrea Watts; her brothers, Ronald Powell, Douglas Powell and Colby Powell; one sister, Lynn C. Hill; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A service will be conducted at Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery, 18 Churchview Lane, Collierstown, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on July 5, 1931 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 She married Marshall Alvin "Suz" Conner, son of George William Henry Conner and Sarah Eliza King, on December 27, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 27, 1948,her married name was Conner.³ Louise Virginia Powell and Marshall Alvin "Suz" Conner were divorced on September 22, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Louise Virginia Powell died on October 6, 2012 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,8

     Eva Gretchen "Evie" Conner was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,4 She FLOYD - Gretchen Conner Hoback, 62, of Floyd, wife of Clifford V. Hoaback, died Monday in a Marion hospital. Also surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Clifton Wilson, Mrs. Shirley Peters, Roanoke; a step-son, Norman Buck Hoback, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Edith Yates, Roanoke; a brother, B. E. Conner, Roanoke. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in Stonewall Church Cemetery.⁹ She was born on October 18, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,3,4 She married Clifford Victor Hoback, son of James Henry Hoback and Levonia A. Bower, on April 28, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,10,11,1,9,5,4} As of April 28, 1949,her married name was Hoback. Eva Gretchen "Evie" Conner died on August 2, 1971 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 61.^10,1,2,9,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4946.⁶ Clifford Victor Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on March 28, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,5,4 He married Virginia Elizabeth Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on November 16, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,8 Clifford Victor Hoback married Eva Gretchen "Evie" Conner, daughter of Aaron Conner and Ora Odell Perdue, on April 28, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,9,1,2,10,11,12} Clifford Victor Hoback died on April 2, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,1,12 He HOBACK, Clifford Victor, 85, of Floyd, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997 in a Salem nursing home. He was preceded in death by wives, Virginia Hodges and Gretchen Conner, two brothers, Edgar and Carl Hoback, one sister, Ether Ridinger, a son-in-law, Shirley A. Peters and a grandson, Terry Amos Peters. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law, Wanda and George Bowles, Roanoke, Maxine Peters, Check; son and daughter-in-law, Norman (Buck) and Lena Hoback, Hollins; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Interment in the Stonewall Cemetery. on April 4, 1997.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-10-5191.⁷ Benton Ely/Eli "Brinton" Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 27, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,5 He married Vivian Elizabeth "Pat" Ferris, daughter of Joseph Lemuel Ferris and Effie Lee Thomas, on October 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Benton Ely/Eli "Brinton" Conner died on July 30, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.⁵

     Vivian Elizabeth "Pat" Ferris was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 31, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Benton Ely/Eli "Brinton" Conner, son of Aaron Conner and Ora Odell Perdue, on October 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of October 20, 1934,her married name was Conner. Vivian Elizabeth "Pat" Ferris died on January 31, 2014 at Virginia at age 97.⁴ She Vivian (Pat) Ferris Conner, 97, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brinton E. Conner; her brothers, Billy Ferris and Vaughn Ferris; her sisters, Ethel Wilson, Ilene Altice, Josephine Smith and Rebecca Keenan. 'Pat' was a charter member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, where she started the now semi-annual yard sale in her basement over 20 years ago to support church missions work. She became affectionately known as the "Garage Sale Goddess". She and B.E. owned and operated Conner's Market on Colonial Ave. for many years, also Wakefield Inn, Chamblissburg, Va. She is survived by her sister, Betty Brown; daughter, Shelby Jean Mowles (Fred) of Roanoke; son, Robert S.(Bob) Conner (Louise) of Vinton; grandchildren, David L. Mowles (Linda) Star City, Ark., Donald R. Mowles (Cathy), Salem, Douglas W. Mowles (Karen), Roanoke, Dannette M. Reedy (Tim), Roanoke, Cari C. Floyd (Craig), Roanoke, Christi C. Whiteley (Simon), Leichester, N.C., Cathryn (Katie) C. Beasley, Virginia Beach, Va; twelve great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews and her dear church family. Services will be at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014. The Rev. Branan Thompson, Jr., The Rev. Quentin Madden and the Rev. Melissa Scott will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Colonial Avenue Baptist Church Mission Fund. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on February 1, 2014.⁴

     Charles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,5,9 He was born on December 3, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Grace Mae Richmond on December 18, 1907 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,10,5 Charles Hampton "Charlie" Swepston died on June 6, 1962 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^11,5 He Ballengee - Charles Hampton Sweptson (I believe is should be spelled Swepston), 82, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday in a Hinton hospital after an illness of three years. He had been in critical condition for the past four days. Born Dec. 3, 1879, in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Samuel and Victoria Light Sweptson. He had been a resident of Summers County for 58 years. Sweptson was employed as a brakeman for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co. in 1904 and retired as a conductor in 1942. He attended the Riverview Chapel as long as health permitted and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace Richmond Sweptson; six sons, C. Roy and Frank, both of Beckley, Hubert and Bill of Huntington, Donald of Columbus, Ohio, and Fred of Hinton; four daughters, Mrs. E. C. Lowe of Forest Hill, Mrs. A. C. Fleshman of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. D. S. Bennett and Mrs. J. O. Caldwell of Hinton; a sister, Mrs. Cola Allen of Hinton; a brother, M. L. Sweptson of Marie; two half brothers, W. B. Yates and E. C. Yates, both of Beckley; a half sister, Mrs. Mary Brogan of Peterstown; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the New Hope Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Pilkington in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor in Hinton and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. on June 7, 1962.⁵

     Alma Rinda Swepston was buried at Highland Cemetery, Williamsburg, Whitley Co., Kentucky.^7,6 She was born on June 30, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 30, 1881.^1,6 As of December 22, 1905,her married name was Davis.⁸ She married Edward Franklin "Frank" Davis on December 22, 1905 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^8,5 Alma Rinda Swepston died on October 27, 1956 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 75.^7,6