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     Ann Elizabeth Mann Ann Elizabeth Graham, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Ordie Ray Farley; 2nd husband, Edwin Graham; son, Tommy Farley; step children, Blanch Johnson, Belva, Daley Ray Farley, Homer Graham, Paul Graham, and Barbara Cox. Ann is survived by her son, Harvey Farley; daughter, Marcella King and spouse, Jeff; step children, Bonnie Hawks, Beatrice Belcher & spouse, Guy, and Neil Graham & wife, Kathy; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, & great great grandchildren; caregiver, Carolyn Troutt. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Brethren Church.² She was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 6, 1930 at West Virginia.¹ She married Edwin Elmore "Ed" Graham, son of Willie Everett Graham and Meda Eldora Sowers, on January 10, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 10, 1985,her married name was Graham. Ann Elizabeth Mann died on November 18, 2023 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.²

     Martha Uldene Blount was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 9, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Lynwood Carlton Hale, son of Caleb Elbert Hale and Clara V. Board, on November 11, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of November 11, 1939,her married name was Hale. Martha Uldene Blount died on February 24, 2009 at Virginia at age 86.^3,4 She Martha Uldene Blount (Snookie), went home February 24, 2009. She had endured a hard fought battle with double pneumonia, destructive bacteria in the intestine, diabetes complications, neuropathy, and complications with her tracheostomy she received 30 years ago at the time she had cancer of the vocal cords. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lynwood C. Hale; her younger daughter, Dreamer Lynn Hale; her brother, Kenneth Lee Blount, and a multitude of beloved pets. She was born in Jeter's Chapel, in Bedford County, June 9, 1922, the daughter of Thelma Harris Blount and Jesse Blount. Always an optimist and one who never believed in giving up, she survived many years with numerous disabilities and never let them affect her effervescent love of life. All who met her were impressed with her positive attitude and quick wit. She was a wife who appreciated and loved her husband even though her last 21 years were without him. Her life was focused on him and their daughters. A superb cook, a lover of books, one who knitted, raised African violets, she was never a victim of boredom. After sending her daughters away to college, she earned a nursing degree at Roanoke Memorial. Throughout her life, she took in and cared for numerous homeless dogs and cats. She strongly believed in appropriate and humane treatment of all animals and contributed generously to animal organizations and to individuals who needed help in caring for their pets. She is survived by her older daughter, Marjorie Dawn Hale; her brother, Daniel Lyn Blount; son-in-law, Peter J. Egan; beloved friend, Myrtle B. Jamison; her dog, Mugli; and her cats, Smudge, Aryana, Sweetie, and Bumble Bee. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2111. on February 26, 2009.³

     Gorman Euel Harrell Mr. Gorman Euel Harrell, age 83 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010 at his home. He was born in Carroll County on July 15, 1927 to the late Jesse and Alva Stanley Harrell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by a son, Keith Samuel Harrell; an uncle and aunt, Dorsie and Clara Stanley Harrell, and a sister, Norma Cassell. He was a member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, and had been a farmer. Mr. Harrell is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet Poff Harrell of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Ronnie Thomas of Meadows of Dan, Susan and Mike Hill of Stuart, Sharon and David Kimble of Laurel Fork, and Terri Anne and Jeff Hylton of Lawsonville, North Carolina; one son and daughter-in-law, Lester Gorman and Anita Harrell of Patrick Springs; ten grandchildren, Amy Harrell, Heidi Foster and husband, Chad, Kristina Delp and husband, David, Jennifer Johnson and husband, Billy, Heather Hill, Seth Harrell, Bremen Harrell, Amber Harrell, Lillian Harrell and Carl Hylton; four great-grandchildren, Trey Delp, Kayleigh Johnson, William Delp and MaKinleigh Johnson; six brothers and sisters, Armand Harrell and wife, Ruby of Ridgeway, Evelie Agee of Meadows of Dan, Reva Sue Lucas and husband, Charles, of Galax, Velda Agee and husband Coan of Keysville, Mahlon Harrell and wife, Carol Ann, of Meadows of Dan, and Bill Harrell and wife, Jerri, of Martinsville; one brother-in-law, Donnie Cassell of Meadows of Dan; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Harrell will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Shockley and Rev. Coan Agee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. If desired, memorials may be made to Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund, 2511 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements.³ His Social Security Number was 230-32-7405.⁷ He was buried at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, 2511 Jeb Highway, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 15, 1927 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5,8,9 He married Eula Janet Poff, daughter of Bremen Lester Poff and Edna Marie Hylton, on August 2, 1958 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,10 Gorman Euel Harrell died on December 6, 2010 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,3,4,6

     Aubrey Lee Alley was buried at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US Highway 1, Mims, Brevard Co., Florida.⁷ He Aubrey Lee Alley, 79, of Deland, FL, passed away on March 28, 2023. Aubrey was born on July 28, 1943 in Lynchburg, VA to Jeannie Poff and Benjamin Alley. Aubrey was a Supervisor in Telecommunications. Aubrey proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Aubrey will be greatly missed by his family and friends.⁴ He was born on July 28, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,7,4,6 He married Sharon Sue Lee on August 3, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Aubrey Lee Alley married Barbara Gail Unknown on March 7, 1970 at Conway, Horry Co., South Carolina.⁵ Aubrey Lee Alley and Barbara Gail Unknown were divorced on August 19, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Aubrey Lee Alley died on March 28, 2023 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 79.^7,4

     Joseph Y. Jett was born circa 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Olive E. Evans, daughter of Edward H. "Edwin" Evans and Margaret J. "Mary" Unknown, on December 26, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Y. Jett died before June 2, 1900; His wife Olive was enumerated as a widow in the 1900 Census.⁴

     Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,5 She was born on October 10, 1867 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5 She married Henry Jahile Ridinger, son of Amos Ridinger and Margaret Graham, on April 29, 1891 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of April 29, 1891,her married name was Ridinger. Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett died on June 26, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^8,5

     Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born in February, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She married Claude Purcell Stephens, son of Andrew Stephens and Maria Unknown, on December 24, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of December 24, 1879,her married name was Stephens. Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett died on March 6, 1936 at age 75.³

     Claude Purcell Stephens was born in December, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Jett, daughter of Joseph Thornton Jett and Eliza A. Gray, on December 24, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Claude Purcell Stephens died on May 5, 1908 at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 52.⁵

     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pendleton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 30, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Joseph Thornton Jett on August 26, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 26, 1880,her married name was Jett. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pendleton died on April 4, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.^3,4

     Purcell G. Stephens was born in October, 1880 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-5810.⁶ Harry Lenwood/Lynwood Stephens was born on October 29, 1882 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Dickerson circa 1908.⁷

     Clyde Annie Stephens was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on August 31, 1887 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an impossible birth year of 1886.^3,4 As of circa 1908,her married name was Thompson.⁶ She married Frederick J. "Fred" Thompson circa 1908.^3,6 Clyde Annie Stephens died on June 11, 1949 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 61.³

     Joseph Randolph Stephens was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 719-03-7430.⁵ He was born on May 11, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He married Cora Gertrude Hale circa 1912.^8,3 Joseph Randolph Stephens died on June 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-7631.⁷ Elmer Albert Keith was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 18, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,4 He married Delphina Faye Alderman, daughter of Benjamin Cury Alderman and Mary Ann Frances Poff, on August 26, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,9 Elmer Albert Keith died on July 4, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,7,4,5 He Elmer Albert Keith, 82, of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Delphina Keith; and one brother, Mike Keith. He is survived by three children and spouse, Howard Keith, Larry and Susan Keith, and Lisa Keith; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters and brother, Iva Tolbert, Edna Weddle, Shirley Duncan, Peggy Bishop and James Keith. Interment will follow at Topeco Cemetery with Military Rites by VFW #7854 and American Legion #127. on July 6, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8346.⁴ Alma Lee Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 She was born on November 27, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,2,3,4 She married George Kyle Anderson in 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ As of 1922,her married name was Anderson. As of September 7, 1929,her married name was Kingrea.¹ Alma Lee Jones married Hosea Lewis Kingrea, son of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea and Martha Annie Dickerson, on September 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Alma Lee Jones married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on January 12, 1967 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9,3 As of January 12, 1967,her married name was Link. Alma Lee Jones died on August 14, 1985 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^6,3 She ELLISTON - Alma Kingrea Link, age 87, died Wednesday, August 14, 1985, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Claudy Eanes, Mrs. Helen Dillard, both of Elliston; one son, Walter Kingrea, Boones Mill; several stepchildren; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at Huffville Church. Interment in the church cemetery. on August 16, 1985.⁶

     Nancy E. King was born circa 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Hosea Kingrea, son of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on March 18, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 18, 1866,her married name was Kingrea.

     Ella Virginia Light was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1350.⁷ She was born on February 26, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 As of August 18, 1929,her married name was Hoal.⁸ She married Alfred Curry Hoal on August 18, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁸ Ella Virginia Light and Alfred Curry Hoal were divorced on December 10, 1937 at Virginia.⁸ As of June 17, 1938,her married name was Sawyers.³ Ella Virginia Light married Cloyd Neal Sawyers on June 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Ella Virginia Light died on January 4, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^9,4,7 She SAWYERS, Ella Light, 92, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 4, 1994. She was the widow of Cloyd M. Sawyers and was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Surviving are a daughter, Louise M. Dunn; two grandchildren, Mickey Cooper and Patricia Kroeker, all of California; several great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Mary Richards, Rocky Mount and Lucy Busick, Arkansas; a stepdaughter-in-law, Mary Sawyers, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on January 5, 1994.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0943.⁹ Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^10,4,11 He was born on October 14, 1906 at Singer, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4,5,11,6 He married Viola May Clark on December 24, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr. died on October 23, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^9,4,11

     Alfred Curry Hoal was buried at Sifford Cemetery, Parrott, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 His Social Security Number was 227-07-6298.⁷ He was born on September 7, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,7 He married Ella Virginia Light, daughter of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on August 18, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² Alfred Curry Hoal and Ella Virginia Light were divorced on December 10, 1937 at Virginia.² Alfred Curry Hoal died on August 10, 1969 at Radford, Virginia, at age 60.^3,4 He Alfred Curry Hoal, age 60, of Parrott, Va., died Sunday night in a Radford hospital. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Doss Hoel of Parrott; one son, Carl Hoal of Petersburg; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Weaver of Roanoke; and one granddaughter. Interment in Sifford Cemetery. on August 12, 1969.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2667.³ Viola May Clark was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 She was born on June 12, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,6 As of December 24, 1929,her married name was Light.² She married Clarence Oakey "Hickey" Light Sr., son of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on December 24, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2 Viola May Clark died on June 8, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,6 She LIGHT, Viola Clark, 85, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 8, 1995, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was the widow of Clarence O. "Hickey" Light Sr., and a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, C. O. "Chuck" and Sadie L. Light, Fairfax; grandchildren, Clarence O. Light III., Springfield, Deanne F. Light, Clifton. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on June 10, 1995.⁴

     Clarence Oakey "Chuck" Light Jr. was born on July 20, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 He married Sadie Ann Lovelace on November 27, 1954 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴