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     Nannie Mae Keesee married Hal Nickolas Turner.³ Nannie Mae Keesee was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ Her married name was Turner. She was born on October 2, 1923 at Falls Mills, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^6,3 She died on March 5, 2009 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^6,3 She GREENSBORO — Mrs. Nannie Mae Keesee Turner, 85, of Greensboro, passed away Thursday evening, March 5, 2009, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 9, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Nannie Mae was a native of Falls Church, Virginia, but had lived in Greensboro since childhood. She was born on October 2, 1923, to the late George Edward and Queen Alice Yeattes Keesee. Nannie Mae was a graduate of King's Business College and worked in earlier years with Southern Life Insurance Company. She left her career with Southern Life and devoted all her time to raise her children and later her grandchildren. She is gone from among those who loved her most. Her family will always cherish memories of her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hal Nickolas Turner, who passed away in 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Pickler and husband, Douglas, of Greensboro; son, Eddie Turner and wife, Amy, of Kernersville; grandchildren, Nicholas Turner of Morrisville, N.C., and Terri Turner of Kernersville, and sister, Betty K. Fedorko of Bowie, Maryland. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. tonight, Sunday, at Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Funeral Chapel. Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the , 202 Centreport Drive, Suite 100, Greensboro, NC 27409. on March 8, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 238-34-0785.⁶ James Edward "Henny" Keesee was buried at Alamance Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁷ He married Ailiene Gribble.⁴ James Edward "Henny" Keesee was born on September 20, 1924 at Virginia.^3,6 He died on March 16, 1984 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 59.³

     James Noah Warfield Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on November 9, 1869 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Lina Demerca Conner, daughter of Samuel R. "Sam" Conner and Elizabeth Jane King, on September 27, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Noah Warfield Manning died on June 30, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.²

     His Social Security Number was 238-34-0819.⁵ John William Keesee was born on October 30, 1925 at Virginia.^5,2 He died on September 13, 1989 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 63.²

     Her Social Security Number was 245-90-7744.⁴ Carrie Royal Jobe was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on December 13, 1895 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,2 She married John Frank Yeattes Sr., son of Beverly Arnold Yeattes and Mary Ellen Newman, on December 15, 1920.^1,2,3 As of December 15, 1920,her married name was Yeattes.² Carrie Royal Jobe died on February 17, 1994 at Thomasville, Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 98.^4,3 She Mrs. Carrie Jobe Yeattes, 98, of 2314 Walker Ave. died Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994, at the Piedmont Retirement Center in Thomasville. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hanes-Lineberry North Elm Chapel. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. A native of Guilford County, she was the oldest member of Peace United Church of Christ and was a member of Circle 1. Surviving are her son, John F. Yeattes Jr. of Greensboro; and her grandchildren, Jeff Yeattes, Dorn Yeattes, and Annette Yeattes, all of Greensboro. The family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Piedmont Retirement Center in Thomasville or to the charity of the donor's choice. on February 18, 1994.³

     Judge John Frank Yeattes Jr. was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, 901 Wharton Street, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 237-28-8925.⁹ He was born on June 6, 1922 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,9,3,5 He married Doris Dorn Jones on August 12, 1950 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁴ Judge John Frank Yeattes Jr. died on April 2, 2010 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^9,5

     William Marion Proffit was buried at Proffit Family Burial Ground, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on December 28, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Barbara Ellen Spangler, daughter of William H. Spangler and Hannah J. Sowers, on January 29, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ William Marion Proffit William M. Proffit, age 89 died on Saturday Sept. 17, and was buried from his late home, Sunday. The funeral services were conducted by Elder J. M. Dickerson, after which the remains were interred in the family burying ground. He is survived by a wife and the following children: Ernest, Abe, Jeter, John, Jack, Mrs. Willie Janney, Mrs. Delia Broomfield and Mrs. Etta Adkinson. We extend our sympathy to the bereved family. in September, 1927.² He died on September 17, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,3

     George W. Weaver was born in April, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Emmazetta Smith on January 9, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Cortez Ovell "C. O." Yeatts was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 224-09-0768.⁸ He was born on April 3, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,6,9 He married Pearlie Mae Carter on April 20, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Cortez Ovell "C. O." Yeatts died on June 25, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^8,1,4,9

     Mary Opal Yeatts was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 25, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 26, 1936,her married name was Austin.⁴ She married Irvin Grant Austin on December 26, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,4 As of September, 1963,her married name was Bellville.¹ Mary Opal Yeatts married William Earl "Shantyboat" Bellville in September, 1963.^1,3 Mary Opal Yeatts died on February 5, 2003 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³ She Mary Opal Austin Bellville, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died at her residence Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2003, at Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance by the Rev. David Chafin. She was born Aug. 25, 1916, in Floyd County, Va., the daughter of the late Otis and Mary Weaver Yeatts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Irvin G. Austin and W. E. (Shantyboat) Bellville, and brother and sister-in-law, C.O. and Pearl Yeatts. She is survived by her son, Gary G. and wife, Regina Austin of Huntington, W.Va; two grandchildren, Dee Chapman of Chesapeake and Grant Austin of Huntington; two great-grandchildren, Chayce and Logan Chapman of Chesapeake, Ohio; nieces and nephews Barbara and Wayne Thomas of Blue Ridge, Va., Jean Wray of Roanoke, Va., and Deleta Bellville of Charleston, W.Va., John Pierson and Jack Pierson of Roanoke, Va., and Eddie Bellville of Charleston, W.Va; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Chester and Louise Pierson of Roanoke, Va., and Thelma Bellville, of Charleston, W.Va; and a special friend, Lori Chester of Huntington, W.Va. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday Feb. 7, 2003, at Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance. on February 8, 2003.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-16-2295.⁵ Daisy Margaret Ellen Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on April 26, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 She married Oscar Roy Sweeney Sr., son of John Joshua Sweeney and Elizabeth Sweeney, circa 1924.^7,8 Daisy Margaret Ellen Sweeney died on June 28, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.^7,5 She SWEENEY, Daisy Margaret Ellen, 95, of Floyd, joined her Saviour in Heaven on Thursday, June 28, 2001, where she was also reunited with her loving husband, Oscar Sweeney, Sr; and two grandchildren, Ward Shortt and Mark Sweeney. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Roger Shortt of Floyd; and her son and daughter-in-law, Oscar Jr. and Mary Nell Sweeney of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Richard Shortt and wife, Betsy, James Shortt and wife, Grace, Ann Margaret Shortt and husband, George Slusher, and Phillip Sweeney and wife, Linda; great-grandchildren, Scott Shortt, David Shortt, Samuel Shortt, Jonathan Shortt, Reuben Slusher, Anastasia Sweeney, Axel Sweeney, Brandon Sweeney, and Bradley Sweeney; great-great-grandson, Bradley Cameron Sweeney. Daisy is also survived by a sister, Weda Layman of Roanoke. She will also be remembered by those lives she so lovingly touched while in their youth, including Gertha Aldridge of Vinton and Nell Blankenship of Roanoke; and her special nieces, Madeline Shortt and Audrey Poff. Daisy was a charter member of Little River Baptist Church in Floyd, where she served in many capacities, including Adult Sunday School Teacher and Treasurer. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2001, at 3 p.m. in the Little River Baptist Church, Route 221, Floyd, by the Rev. Berlin Joyce and the Rev. David Johnson. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Wood Funeral Home on Saturday, June 30, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to Little River Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund. A special thanks to the employees of Skyline Manor Nursing Home and to Elizabeth Whitlock, Ethel Greenwood, Mary Frances Scott, Madeline Shortt, Audrey Poff, Rev. Richard Thomas, and the many church choirs who helped to care for and / or visited during her stay at Skyline Manor. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. on June 29, 2001.⁷

     Major Lee Sweeney Sr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 4, 1902 at Virginia.^4,3 He married Margaret Marie Powell in 1924.^2,8,3 Major Lee Sweeney Sr. died on April 16, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.² He SWEENEY, Major Lee Sr., 91, of Floyd, passed away Friday, April 16, 1993, in a Salem hospital. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas W. Sweeney. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Powell Sweeney of Floyd; six sons, M. L. Sweeney Jr., W. Bruce Sweeney, both of Floyd, Max E. Sweeney of Roanoke, Jack Sweeney of Christiansburg, W. Barry Sweeney of Floyd, and S. Douglas Sweeney of Troutville; two daughters, Daphine Sowers of Floyd, and Cindy Eanes of Ridgeway, Va; two sisters, Daisy Sweeney of Floyd, Weeda Layman of Roanoke; one half sister, Lula Radford of Floyd; 23 grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 18, 1993, at 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Graham Mitchell and Douglas Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in Floyd. on April 17, 1993.²

     Louella Elizabeth Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on July 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She married George Washington "Gus" Gearheart, son of George Harvey Gearheart and Sarah Victoria Puckett, on April 9, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 9, 1914,her married name was Gearheart. Louella Elizabeth Conner died on February 16, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 29.⁶

     Weda Ruth Sweeney was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4090.⁷ She was born on June 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 She married William Demetris Layman on March 17, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 As of March 17, 1932,her married name was Layman. Weda Ruth Sweeney died on February 8, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.^8,2,7 She Weda Ruth Sweeney Layman, of Roanoke, died peacefully at her home on Friday, February 8, 2008, with her devoted family by her side. Born June 23, 1909, in Floyd, Va., she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. Her passion for God and her family marked a life spent loving and giving to others. She was the daughter of the late E. K. and Leilia Sweeney, and preceded in death by her husband, William D. Layman; infant son, Robert Carlton Layman; sister, Daisy; and brothers, Fred, Claude and M.L. Sweeney. Weda was instrumental in founding Layman Candy Company in Salem, Va., with her late husband and worked there well into her 80's. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 1932 and was the first woman to sit on their church council. At the time of her death she was a member of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Her lifelong love for her family, church, and friends has been an inspiration to all. Surviving are her daughter, Juanita Layman Neely, of Roanoke; granddaughters, Judy Neely Ross and husband, Mickey, of Salem, Janet Neely Surratt and husband, Harry, of Roanoke, and Jeri Neely Shapiro and husband, Howard, of Roanoke. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Scott Thomasson and wife, Mandy, Justin, Jordan and Hollyn Keen, Harrison, Elizabeth and Sarah Surratt and Jason Ross; and grandson-in-law, Kenny Keen, all of Roanoke. Weda also leaves behind many nieces, and nephews of Roanoke and Floyd who have been so faithful to her. Weda's family would like to extend a very special thank you to her loving caregivers, Joyce Vert, Michele and Nicole; and a special thanks to Dr. William Fintel and his staff at Oncology Associates and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 10, 2008.²

     Dillard Wise Sowers was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 16, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4 He married Anna Mary "Annie" Spangler, daughter of William H. Spangler and Hannah J. Sowers, on February 8, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Dillard Wise Sowers died on June 3, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,4,6

     Frank Lynworth Yeatts was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 229-12-2015.⁵ He married Clara Southerland.³ Frank Lynworth Yeatts was born on September 11, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 He married Mildred Lee Walker on March 11, 1933 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 Frank Lynworth Yeatts and an unknown person were divorced on June 16, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ He died on March 2, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 59.³

     Martha Alieene Hutton was buried at Greenwood Cemetery (also known as Palouse Cemetery), Palouse, Whitman Co., Washington.^1,6 She was born on June 24, 1897 at Washington.^1,4 She married Franklin Lucas "Frank" Yates, son of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on June 20, 1917 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^1,3,5 As of June 20, 1917,her married name was Yates.⁵ Martha Alieene Hutton died on January 26, 1963 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 65.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 518-18-8618.⁸ Gilbert Dexter Yates was buried at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^2,3 He was born on May 13, 1919 at Potlatch, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,8,2,3,4,9 He married Eileen Rose Schanzenbach on May 10, 1942 at Wapato, Yakima Co., Washington.^1,2,10,11 Gilbert Dexter Yates died on October 30, 2008 at Hayden, Kootenai Co., Idaho, at age 89.^8,2,3,9 He YATES, Gilbert Dexter, founder of Yates Funeral Homes, died October 30, 2008 at his home in Hayden, Idaho. Gil was born May 13, 1919 in Potlatch, Idaho to Frank and Martha (Hutton) Yates. At the age of seven his family moved to a farm nine miles north of Potlatch where he attended grade school at the Mountain Home School District in Latah County. He graduated from Potlatch High School in 1938 where he excelled in football and baseball, and then moved to Coeur d'Alene to begin his apprenticeship with the Cassidy Funeral Home. After completing his apprenticeship he was employed by a funeral home in Yakima, Washington, and it was during this time that he met his future wife, Eileen Schanzenbach, who was attending nursing school at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Gilbert attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, graduated in 1941, and returned to Coeur d'Alene where he again was associated with the Cassidy Funeral Home. Three months after the outbreak of Pearl Harbor, Gilbert enlisted in the Medical Corps with the U.S. Navy. He and Eileen were married on May 10, 1942 in Wapato, Washington. In December of 1942 he was transferred to overseas duty for two years. After returning from sea duty he served as an instructor at the Hospital Corps School in San Diego until his honorable discharge in 1945. After the war Gilbert returned to Coeur d'Alene and to his profession as a funeral director while obtaining his pilot's license. He purchased the current property on 4th Street and started the Yates Funeral Home in 1952. In 1974 he purchased the Browning Funeral Home in St. Maries, Idaho and then opened the Yates Funeral Home in Hayden in 1978. He sold the family business to his son, Dexter, in 1981 but continued to work with his son and grandson, Eli, for the rest of his life. He was a founding member of the Coeur d'Alene Public Golf Course and a founding member of the CHS Viking Booster Club. He served on the Fair Board and the School Board. Gil was a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge and a 60 year member of the Lions Club where he served two terms as president and two terms as zone chairman. He was also a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion, the Elks Lodge, the Eagles Lodge, the Hayden Lake Country Club, and was named "Boss of the Year" in 1966. He was past president of the Idaho Funeral Service Association, and the Kootenai County Saddle Club as well as rodeo chairman and arena director for 30 years. Gil was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church, having served on every church committee during his 65 years of membership. He enjoyed horseback riding, snowmobiling, golf, and playing cards with his friends. His accomplishments as a leader in community, church, youth, school, athletic, and professional programs are far too numerous to list. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eileen at the home in Hayden; a son, Dexter Yates and wife, Karen of Hayden; daughters, Patricia Rodriguez and husband, Rico of Post Falls, and Pamela Market and husband, Bruce of Spokane; a sister, Aileen Curtis of Moscow, ID; grandchildren, Jeff Yates of Coeur d'Alene, Eli Yates and wife, Ingrid of Hayden, Matt Ziegler of Walnut Creek, CA, Ben Ziegler and wife, Kim of Coeur d'Alene, Katie Ziegler of Post Falls and Paul Ziegler of New Castle, WA; 4 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Calling hours for the visitation will be from 5-7 P.M., Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the YATES FUNERAL HOME, HAYDEN CHAPEL. The funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 7, 2008 at Coeur d'Alene Bible Church, 5350 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene. Burial will be at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens with a reception following at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d'Alene. For friends wishing to make memorial contributions, the family prefers the Gilbert and Eileen Yates nursing scholarship fund, North Idaho College Foundation, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Please visit Gil's memorial obituary and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com on November 2, 2008.²

     Alieene Ruth Yates was buried at Greenwood Cemetery (also known as Palouse Cemetery), Palouse, Whitman Co., Washington.^6,2 Her Social Security Number was 531-62-9465.⁷ She was born on July 16, 1926 at Potlatch, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,6,7,2 She married Glen Herman Curtis on October 19, 1947 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.^1,2 As of October 19, 1947,her married name was Curtis. Alieene Ruth Yates and Glen Herman Curtis were divorced on March 19, 1976 at Whitman Co., Washington.^8,2 Alieene Ruth Yates died on April 23, 2010 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 83.^6,7,2 She Alieene Ruth (Yates) Curtis passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at Aspen Park Healthcare in Moscow, Idaho, at the age of 83. Born on July 16, 1926, in Potlatch, Idaho, to Frank and Martha (Hutton) Yates, Alieene came into the world a less than 3-pound premature baby, surviving long before current advances in infant care. She lived her childhood years north of Potlatch, where she attended Mountain Home Country School through the eighth grade. She attended Potlatch High School her freshman year, and then Palouse High School, where she graduated in 1945. Alieene was a student at the University of Idaho for two years, where she was a member of the Vandaleers Concert Choir. She married Glen Curtis and raised four children in Palouse, Wash. She later divorced. Before moving to the Seattle area in 1985 to live near her daughter, Alieene attended the Palouse Christian and Federated churches. She returned to the Palouse in 2009, residing at Aspen Park Healthcare. Alienne was an avid sports fan, especially enjoying the Seattle Mariners and her grandchildren's sporting endeavors. She also enjoyed singing in her church choir, and attending her grandchildren's music programs. She had a lifelong interest in history, politics and traveling. Alieene is survived by her children, Judy (Mike) O'Brien, Beverly (Dale) Brantner, Glenda (Greg) Schmidt, and Glen (Dena) Curtis; her grandchildren, Scott, Jeff, Craig, Phillip, Tyson Casey, Jessi and Maya; and seven great-grandchildren; one nephew, and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gilbert Yates. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at the Palouse Federated Church with Pastor Corey Laughary officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse. on April 24, 2010.²

     Clara Olive Kidwell was buried at Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.¹ She was born on January 17, 1894 at Milton-Freewater, Umatilla Co., Oregon.¹ She married Samuel "Frisby" "Sam" Yates, son of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on December 16, 1916 at Cora, Latah Co., Idaho.¹ As of December 16, 1916,her married name was Yates. Clara Olive Kidwell died on May 11, 1957 at Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 63.^1,2

     Stanley Arthur Yates was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, Merced Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 518-14-5441.⁷ He Served in the US Army, 148th Field Artillery, during WWII.¹ He was born on October 27, 1919 at Kellog, Shoshone Co., Idaho.^1,7,2,3 He married Amelia Ann Kiblen on August 25, 1946.^1,8 Stanley Arthur Yates died on July 9, 1997 at Napa Co., California, at age 77.^7,2,3

     Ethel Mattie Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-1451.⁶ She was born on July 9, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She married Robert Virgil "Bob" Yeatts, son of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on February 24, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of February 24, 1927,her married name was Yeatts. Ethel Mattie Radford married Frank William Rierson, son of John Castle/Cassell Rierson and Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner, on January 15, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of January 15, 1942,her married name was Rierson. Ethel Mattie Radford and Frank William Rierson were divorced on April 15, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Ethel Mattie Radford died on February 3, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^6,5 She Ethel Radford Yeatts passed away Monday, February 3, 1992, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by one son, Shirley Yeatts, Copper Hill; three daughters, Phyllis Collins of Salem; Christine Cornette and Geraldine Dooley, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Chloe Robertson of Pearisburg; Clarice Turner and Arlene Turner, both of Floyd. Interment in the Radford Cemetery, Floyd. on February 5, 1992.⁵

     George Washington "Gus" Gearheart was buried at Jones-Gearheart Cemetery, near Rt. 788, about 2 miles from intersection with Rt. 748, Franklin Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-10-6966.⁷ He was born on July 1, 1894 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4 He married Louella Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on April 9, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ George Washington "Gus" Gearheart died on July 18, 1979 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.²

     John Shelton Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 19, 1879 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Hattie Thompson on October 13, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 John Shelton Radford died on June 18, 1960 at age 80.¹

     Janice Geraldine Yeatts was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-32-0352.¹⁰ She was born on June 28, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,3,9,6 She married Rodney Thomas Dooley on July 1, 1956.^11,2,6,4 As of July 1, 1956,her married name was Dooley. Janice Geraldine Yeatts died on March 18, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,10,6,9 She DOOLEY, Janice Geraldine, 65, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 18, 1994. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Sharon Dooley of Fairfax, Paul and Debbie Yeatts of Salem; her brothers, Robert Shirley Yeatts of Bent Mountain, sisters, Christine Cornette of Roanoke, Phyllis Collins of Salem; four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 20, 1994.¹

     Shirley Robert Yeatts was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S.A.F. Korea."^1,14,6 His Social Security Number was 231-32-7632.¹⁵ He was born on December 8, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,14,2,6,7,8} He married Elizabeth Carole "Bette" Waldron, daughter of William Coles Waldron Jr. and Norma Elsie Starkey, on July 25, 1964 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^{10,2,16,17,4,5} Shirley Robert Yeatts died on May 9, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,15,14,6,9 He YEATTS, Shirley Robert, of Bent Mountain, passed away Thursday, May 9, 1996 in a local hospital. Mr. Yeatts was retired. He was predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Ethel Yeatts, and sister, Geraldine Dooley. Surviving are his wife, Bette Yeatts; daughter, Tiffany Yeatts, Bent Mountain; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bill and Christine Cornette, Roanoke, Phyllis and Archie Collins, Salem; three nephews; two nieces; including a special nephew, Paul Yeatts and wife, Debbie of Salem; three aunts, Chloe Robertson, Salem, Arlene Turner, Floyd, Claris and Sparrel Turner, Floyd. Graveside services will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on May 10, 1996.¹⁸

     Christine Mattie Yeatts Christine Mattie Yeatts Cornette, Jun 11, 1933 - Nov 27, 2024. Christine Mattie Yeatts Cornette, 91, longtime resident of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. She was born in Copper Hill, VA and resided in Franklin, VA for the last seven years of her life. Christine and her husband, William (Bill) Cornette, were members of Bonsack Baptist Church for many years. She cherished her Sunday School class and her close friendships there. Christine was a model wife and homemaker. Her greatest joys were listening, serving, and caring for others, especially her children, grandchildren, and husband. Despite suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for over 50 years, she selflessly raised two daughters and four grandchildren, was active in a local garden club, and served in numerous roles through her church’s ministries. Doctors marveled at her ability to lead a happy and productive life despite the condition. Even when experiencing intense pain, she would not complain, but continued to help those she loved. One of Christine’s greatest desires was for her children and grandchildren to love the Lord and to have a relationship with our savior, Jesus Christ. Christine is predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Bill. She is survived by her two daughters: Ellen Clary (Mike) of Emporia, VA, and Rosemary Blankenship (Robert) of Forest, VA; four grandchildren: Jason Coleman, Christopher Coleman (Raye), Danielle LaPrad (Brett), and Matthew Blankenship (Ashley); and numerous great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express deep gratitude for her caregivers Flossie Hall, Rachel Howell, Shirley Lee, and Lisa Newsome; the staff at The Village at Woods Edge; and her hospice care team. Burial at Sherwood Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 11, 1933 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,2 She married William Traver "Bill" Cornette on August 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,2 As of August 26, 1955,her married name was Cornette. Christine Mattie Yeatts died on November 27, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.²