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     Margarette Elizabeth Weeks was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on October 19, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of August 2, 1944,her married name was Shiflett.⁶ She married Rev. William Payne Shiflett on August 2, 1944 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,5,6,8 Margarette Elizabeth Weeks died on September 25, 2022 at age 92.⁷

     Rev. William Payne Shiflett was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 28, 1925.² He married Margarette Elizabeth Weeks, daughter of Earl James Weeks and Ollie Florence Eanes, on August 2, 1944 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,4,5,2 Rev. William Payne Shiflett died on July 10, 2017 at Radford, Virginia, at age 91.² He William Payne Shiflett, Nov 28, 1925 - Jul 10, 2017. Reverend William Payne Shiflett, 91, of Radford, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. Private interment will be held in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin at a later date. Rev. Shiflett is survived by his wife of 73 years, Margarette Weeks Shiflett; and daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Sue and John D. Lowman Sr. Rev. Shiflett is also survived by his loving granddaughter, Christi Altizer (Kevin Conner); special grandson, John D. Lowman Jr. (Beth) and grandson, B. David Altizer, who he held close in his heart. "PawPaw" Shiflett is also survived by three great-grandchildren who he always looked forward to spending time with, Cameron and Isaac Altizer and Elizabeth Ann Lowman. William (Billy) Shiflett was predeceased by his parents Rev. Charles and Minnie Viands Shiflett; and 11 siblings. He is survived by a brother Henry Shiflett of Martinsville. William (Bill) Shiflett was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving in Europe. Prior to military service during the polio epidemic 1943-1944, Bill was among a hand full of men that were unafraid to drive an ambulance to transport polio patients to follow-up care facilities. He did this willingly and lovingly without pay or accolade, his joy was for the Lord. Reverend Shiflett was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College and pastored churches in both North Carolina and Virginia. A special thank you to Bill's caregiver, Peggy Waddell, who provided him with excellent personal care for the past five years. on July 28, 2017.²

     John David Lowman Sr. was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,5,8 He John David Lowman, Sr., Feb 26, 1945 - Mar 20, 2018. John David Lowman, Sr., 73, of Fairlawn, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and retired Facilities Operations Specialist for the Department of the Army. He was a U.S. Army veteran with 29 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Dorothy Lowman; and his father-in-law, Rev. William Payne Shiflett. Survivors include his wife, Sue S. Lowman; and son, John Lowman, Jr. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.⁵ He was born on February 26, 1945 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4,7,5,8,6 He married Carolyn Sue "Carol" Wheeling on June 11, 1966 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.⁶ John David Lowman Sr. and Carolyn Sue "Carol" Wheeling were divorced on March 2, 1976 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ John David Lowman Sr. married Sandra Sue Shiflett, daughter of Rev. William Payne Shiflett and Margarette Elizabeth Weeks, on July 2, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,9,10 John David Lowman Sr. died on March 20, 2018 at Virginia at age 73.^7,5,8

     Samuel Luther Peters was born on November 4, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Willie Kelley on March 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Samuel Luther Peters died on July 26, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.³

     Mary Willie Kelley was born on May 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Samuel Luther Peters on March 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 4, 1914,her married name was Peters. Mary Willie Kelley died on May 24, 1958 at Lovettsville, Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 60.³

     Zebrum Claude West was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 5, 1891 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lillie Effie Keith in 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Zebrum Claude West died on June 17, 1963 at age 71.³

     Lillie Effie Keith was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 13, 1893.³ She married Zebrum Claude West in 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of 1915,her married name was West. Lillie Effie Keith died on June 14, 1960 at age 66.³

     Noah Martin Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born in 1881; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 14, 1882.^2,4,3 He married Martha Alice Guilliams on January 2, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Noah Martin Moran died in 1931.^2,4

     Martha Alice Guilliams was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born in 1879 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Noah Martin Moran on January 2, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of January 2, 1902,her married name was Moran. Martha Alice Guilliams died in December, 1950.^2,3

     Aldene Regina Rutrough was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 23, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married Homer Edgar Reed, son of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on October 31, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,3 As of October 31, 1939,her married name was Reed. Aldene Regina Rutrough died on February 10, 2019 at Virginia at age 97.³ She Aldene Regina Rutrough Reed of Bent Mountain, Va., departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019, seven weeks shy of her 98th birthday. She was born in Floyd County, Va., on March 23, 1921, and was married to Homer E. Reed for over 74 years. Other than short stints in Radford, Salem and Roanoke during World War II, Aldene lived her entire life in Floyd and Roanoke counties. She was a wife, mother, homemaker, partner in Reed Orchard and a hard worker at all things needing to be done. Aldene was a kind and considerate person, always putting others before herself. She excelled at cooking large meals for her family of farm workers/big eaters and always had plenty for whoever might show up at meal time. But above all else, Aldene was a believer in her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and a faithful worker for His Church. She was a member of Lawrence Memorial Methodist Church since the dedication of its present building in 1948, and Stonewall Methodist/Brethren Church, which was near her home place before that. Aldene was awarded numerous awards by The Methodist Home in Roanoke, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Chapel Rutrough and Bertha Alma Whitenack Rutrough; brothers, Wilton Howard, Oscar Mitchell and Lewis Gwinn; sisters, Helen Burton and husband, Maurice Atkinson, June Mildred and husband, Julian Mowles, Virginia Louise and husband, Buren Reese Jr. Aldene is survived by her children, Richard A. Reed and wife, Mary Elouise, Larry W. Reed and wife, Betty, Glenn L. Reed and wife, Llena, and Robin F. Reed Poff and husband, Reggie; sister, Marjorie Ann Evans; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A private interment will take place at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 12, 2019.³

     Albert Chapel Rutrough was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6,3 He was born on May 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,2,6,3,8 He married Bertha Alma Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on September 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Albert Chapel Rutrough died on February 23, 1963 at age 69.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8688.⁶ Bertha Alma Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 She was born on November 9, 1896 at Virginia.^5,6,7 She married Albert Chapel Rutrough, son of Andrew James Rutrough and Martha Ann Mitchell, on September 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 As of September 20, 1914,her married name was Rutrough. Bertha Alma Whitenack died on February 14, 1979 at age 82.^6,7,2,4

     Frederick Rosson Surface was born on May 10, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Addie Irene Light, daughter of James Clyde Light and Ocie Laura Radford, on August 30, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Frederick Rosson Surface and Addie Irene Light were divorced on June 10, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 308-03-7500.⁸ Dewey Martin Shady was buried at Shady Cemetery, Magley, Adams Co., Indiana.^4,5,6 He was born on July 25, 1898 at Adams Co., Indiana.^1,8,2,4,7 He married Elva B. "Elvie" Graham, daughter of William Thomas "Tom" Graham and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Poff, on December 24, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Dewey Martin Shady and Elva B. "Elvie" Graham were divorced on October 15, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Dewey Martin Shady died on April 8, 1979 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 80.^8,4,6 He Funeral services will be held at Wednesday for Dewey M. Shady, 80, of Route 1, Craigville, who died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday in a Fort Wayne nursing home. Mr. Shady, a native of Adams County, retired in 1950 from the Elkhart Rubber Works. Surviving is a sister, Edith Carder, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Shady Cemetery, Adams County. on April 10, 1979.⁶

     Cornelius C. Harman was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Minnie E. Weddle.⁴ Cornelius C. Harman was born on February 4, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on May 26, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^2,4 He Cornelius C. Harman, of Willis died May 26, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Minnie (Weddle) Harman, Willis; two daughters Mrs. William Akers, Halifax; Mrs. Roy Wilson, Fincastle; a son Leston Harman, Willis; a brother, S. H. Harman, Floyd' three sisters, Mrs. Crockett Marshall, Mrs. Will Hall, Draper, NC; Miss Pearl Harman, Roanoke; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Topeco Church with inturment in the church cemetery. Services were contucted by Rev. C. H. Loudy. on May 29, 1958.⁴

     Minnie E. Weddle married Cornelius C. Harman.² Minnie E. Weddle was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Harman. She was born on April 9, 1890.³ She died on February 6, 1975 at Virginia at age 84.³

     Leander/Leandrew Horace Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Buried with no stone.^3,5 He was born on December 19, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Emma Clay Overton on April 16, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Leander/Leandrew Horace Whitenack died on August 26, 1948 at Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia, at age 88.^4,5 He Services for Horace Whitenack, 88, who died at the home of a son in Norfolk Thursday, were conducted today at the Stonewall Church. Interment was in Wilson Cemetery. on August 28, 1948.⁵

     Gus Everett Wheeling Gus Everett Wheeling, age 70, of Rt. 1, Salem, passed away Tuesday. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruby W. Anders, Mrs. Edna L. Niday, both of Salem; one brother, Arthur Wheeling, Christiansburg, two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Surface, Lafayette; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Christianburg; three grandchildren. Burial in Restvale Cemetery.³ His Social Security Number was 229-42-1836.⁶ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on October 23, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1909.^7,6,2,4,5 He married Arietta Graham, daughter of William Thomas "Tom" Graham and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Poff, on April 11, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,8 Gus Everett Wheeling died on July 17, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^6,4,5

     Jasper Light was born circa 1873.⁵ He married Lillian Livingston Evans on June 11, 1902 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Jasper Light died in 1942.²

     Her married name was Light. Lillian Livingston Evans was born in 1875.² She married Jasper Light, son of Samuel Jackson Light Jr. and Salina Elizabeth Link, on June 11, 1902 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Lillian Livingston Evans died in 1953.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-80-0113.⁴ Eleanor Lorene/Laurine "Tootsie" Conner Eleanor was born out of wedlock. Her father was her uncle Joseph Jasper Poff.⁵ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on December 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,6,4,2 She married Ralph Maynard Stump, son of Isaac Newton Stump and Rosa Bell Wilson, on January 11, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,5,6 As of January 11, 1950,her married name was Stump. Eleanor Lorene/Laurine "Tootsie" Conner died on December 17, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70; Her gravestone has a death date of Dec 14, 2003.^1,6,8 She Eleanor (Tootsie) Conner Stump, 70, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Ralph M. Stump; one son, Ralph W. and Melissa Stump; and one granddaughter, Samantha Stump, all of Copper Hill. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on December 19, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-0436.¹⁰ Ralph Maynard Stump was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on June 28, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,4 He married Eleanor Lorene/Laurine "Tootsie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Jasper Poff and Audrey Mae Conner, on January 11, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,12,4 Ralph Maynard Stump died on July 18, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,10,4,5 He Ralph Maynard Stump, 76, of Copper Hill, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor (Tootsie) Stump; his father and mother, Issac Newton and Rosa Belle Wilson Stump; and brother, Newton H. Stump. He is survived by his son, Ralph Wayne Stump and wife, Melissa; granddaughter, Samantha Stump; sisters, Irene Moran and Sylvia Yopp; and friend, Raymond, all of Copper Hill; nieces and nephews, Glenna and husband, Tom Bell, Bobbie Jean Worrell, Wade Yopp and friend, April Angell, Jeff and wife, Michelle Yopp, Frank and wife, Maxine Moran, Terry and wife Dreama Moran, Betty Moran, Michael Stump and friend, Gail, all of Copper Hill, Charolette Goodwin of Roanoke, Becky Sell of Charlottesville, Debbie Stump of Copper Hill, special cousins, Hilda Radford of Copper Hill, many cousins and friends. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on July 19, 2007.²

     James B./V. Vest was born on November 21, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 He married Louella Florence Vest, daughter of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on January 17, 1915.^2,3 James B./V. Vest died on March 2, 1936 at age 44.³

     Louella Florence Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 228-70-5759.⁴ She was born on October 31, 1890 at Virginia.^3,4,2 She married James B./V. Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on January 17, 1915.^3,2 Louella Florence Vest died on February 26, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 102.^3,4,2 She VEST, Louella Florence, 102, of Roanoke, and formerly of Floyd, passed away Friday, February 26, 1993, in a Roanoke hospital. She was born October 31, 1890, the daughter of the late Andrew Pierce Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest. She was a resident of Floyd County for more than 70 years and lived a long, happy and healthy life. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Vest; three sons, W. Ward Vest, Isaac R. B. Vest, and Alfred Vest; one daughter, Lottie West. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Aldean Vest, Fairfax; Randolph (Monk) and Bessie Vest of Salem, Irvin and Corrine Vest of Roanoke, William (Bill) and Louise Vest of Radford; two daughters, Virginia (June) Peters of Thaxton, and Edith Sweeney of Floyd; one brother, Ted Vest of Arlington; one son-in-law, Raymond West of Floyd; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Vest of Alexandria; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Monday 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home Floyd, where the
family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on February 28, 1993.³