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     Her Social Security Number was 160-16-7006.⁵ Myrtle Marie Hodges was born on May 13, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4 As of circa 1937,her married name was Poff.² She married Unknown Poff circa 1937.² Myrtle Marie Hodges married Harry Kenneth Ober on January 11, 1941 at Harford Co., Maryland.⁶ As of January 11, 1941,her married name was Ober.⁶ Myrtle Marie Hodges and Harry Kenneth Ober were divorced on October 5, 1959 at Prince William Co., Virginia.⁶ As of August 18, 1972,her married name was Bell.³ Myrtle Marie Hodges married Clarence Lee Bell, son of Luther Hansford Bell and Addie Lee Stump, on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Myrtle Marie Hodges and Clarence Lee Bell were divorced on October 8, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Myrtle Marie Hodges died on July 23, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^7,5,8 She BELL, Marie Ober, 78, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 23, 2001. She was retired from Oak Hall Cap and Gown. Surviving are her children, Ken Ober and wife, Linda of Copper Hill, William (Bill) Ober and wife, Libby of Bent Mountain, Ruth Fornes and husband, Roy of Roanoke, Donnie Ober and wife, Linda of Copper Hill; sisters, Ruth Hall of Copper Hill, Grace Overacre of Vinton, Pauline Hopkins of Radford; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 1:30. on July 25, 2001.⁷

     Clarence Lee Bell was born on February 7, 1919 at West Virginia.¹ He married Myrtle Marie Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on August 18, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Clarence Lee Bell and Myrtle Marie Hodges were divorced on October 8, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Wanda June Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 12, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of May 7, 1955,her married name was Wilson.⁵ She married Clifton Valentine Wilson, son of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on May 7, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,6 Wanda June Hoback and Clifton Valentine Wilson were divorced on December 30, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of February 4, 1977,her married name was Bowles.⁶ Wanda June Hoback married George Milton Anderson Bowles, son of George Bowles and Maggie Josephine Holland, on February 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 Wanda June Hoback died on August 20, 2014 at Virginia at age 81.³ She Wanda Hoback Bowles, 81, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, our beautiful angel, Wanda Hoback Bowles, spread her wings and entered her Heavenly home. Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, George Bowles; her forever loyal companion, Dolly, her four legged baby; her children, Layne Wilson and his wife, Diana, Roger Wilson, and Sabrina Bondurant and her husband, Scott; grandchildren, Paul Wilson, Carey Wilson and his wife, Kristen, Nathan Wilson and his wife, Macy, Tyler Wilson, Paden Bare, Wyatt Bare, Ethan Bondurant, and Colton Bondurant; great-granddaughter, Kaylynn Wilson; sister, Maxine Peters; brother, Buck Hoback; and many other beloved family members and friends. There can never be enough words of thanks to Carilion Hospice, Debbie Conner Quick and Alan Mabry, and all the other nurses involved in her care, many thanks to Dr. Scribner, Dr. Glaser, and Dr. Osborne and all the wonderful nurses and friends at Carilion OB-GYN. Interment will follow at the Stonewall Cemetery in Floyd. on August 21, 2014.³

     George Milton Anderson Bowles was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 1, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Martha Ann Hodges on September 27, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² George Milton Anderson Bowles and Martha Ann Hodges were divorced on January 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ George Milton Anderson Bowles married Wanda June Hoback, daughter of Clifford Victor Hoback and Virginia Elizabeth Hodges, on February 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8 George Milton Anderson Bowles died on October 19, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.³ He George Anderson Bowles, 94, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on March 1, 1926 and passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was a World War II Veteran and served in Italy. George was a member of the Clearbrook Rescue Squad from 1959 until 1975 and served as Captain for the crew. Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Layne (Diana) Wilson, Roger Wilson, and Sabrina (Scott) Bondurant; grandchildren, Paul Wilson, Carey (Kristen) Wilson, Nathan (Macy) Wilson, Paden Bare, Wyatt (Desiree) Bare, Ethan Bondurant, Colten Bondurant, Rainey and Shane Bowles; great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Stella, Reagan, Riley, Charity, Kinzley, Kennedi, and Kaylynn; and one of the best fur friends, Aspen. Many thanks and much love to Nancy Cooper, Leigh Wingo, Dr. Ewen and Robbie at VA Medical Center in Salem, and to all the caregivers at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A Graveside Service will be conducted at Stonewall Cemetery in Floyd, Va. on October 21, 2020.³

     Mary Bell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4404.² She married Loys Rayburn Conner, son of Moses Allen "Moze" Conner and Nettie Gay Conner.¹ Her married name was Conner. Mary Bell was born on November 28, 1930 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2 She died on October 7, 2003 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 72.^1,2 She CONNER, Mary Bell, 72, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. She was born in Blacksburg, Va. on November 28, 1930, to the late Leonard and Ida Bell Bryant Orange. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loys Conner. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Geneva and Tim Slocum of Roanoke; Gail and Edward Duncan of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Butch and Carol Dowdy of Christiansburg, Shorty and Cindy Dowdy of Pulaski; three sisters and brother-in-law, Myrtle Smith, Ruby Pascoe, Nealy and Russell Smith, all of Blacksburg; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Gloria Orange, Charlie and Marty Orange, all of Blacksburg, Robert and Jo Ann Orange of Salem; eight grandchildren; five-great-grandchildren; and special friend, Sena Lowe of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 10, 2003, at 12 noon, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. James O. Flaugher officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Blue Ridge Memorial Park, Roanoke. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on Thursday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 County Club Drive, Blacksburg. on October 9, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-2302.⁴ Joseph Abraham Bugg CHRISTIANSBURG - Joseph Abraham Bugg, age 85, died Thursday, April 21, 1988, in a Radford hospital. He is survived by his wife, Kate J. Bugg; one daughter, Carol Hubbard; one son, Stanley Bugg, and one sister, Virginia Cearley, all of Christiansburg; four grandchildren, Kimberly Trump, Karen Hubbard, Angela Bugg, and Brian Bugg. The funeral will be on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the Montgomery Primitive Baptist Church, near Blacksburg, conducted by Elder Sidney Rakes. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.³ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 25, 1902 at Virginia.^5,4 He married Kate Julina Burke, daughter of Andrew Jackson Burke and Ida C. Light, in 1932.^1,2,6 Joseph Abraham Bugg died on April 21, 1988 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.^5,4,3

     Elmer Oather Underwood was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 10, 1916 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Beulah Eugene Burke, daughter of Andrew Jackson Burke and Ida C. Light, circa 1937.^1,4 Elmer Oather Underwood died on December 27, 2012 at Virginia at age 96.⁴ He Elmer O. Underwood, 96, of Christiansburg, slipped quietly into the arms of his waiting Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1916, in Floyd County, Va., the son of the late Alsiberry and Laura Holbrook Underwood. Elmer was the last remaining charter member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, where alongside his wife, they faithfully served for over 40 years. As Sunday School Superintendent his love of Christ flowed through all aspects of his dedicated service to the church, especially his lifelong devotion to involving children in worshipping the Lord through song and praise. At the time of his death, Elmer was a member of New Hope Church of God. A special thanks to his New Hope Church of God "family," the children's choir and Pastor T. Michael Bond for all of the love and support. In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by five brothers, William H., the Rev. Noah J., Ermon M., the Rev. Arthur T. and Clarence E. Underwood; two sisters, Evelyn Curtis and Vesta Underwood; his loving wife of 67 years, Beulah Burke Underwood; and cherished son, Raymond L. Underwood. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his son, Winston Underwood and wife, Carolyn, of Roanoke, Va; daughter-in-law, Jackie Underwood, of Christiansburg; and by one loving sister, Mary Bower, of Riner, Va. Also left to cherish his memory, are seven grandchildren, April Ketterer, Karen Strom, Sharon Ramsey, and Mike, Jonathan, Christopher and Jason Underwood; and 17 great-grandchildren, whom he adored. They always brought a sparkle to his eyes. His family will miss his storytelling and his charming smile. He dearly loved his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, friend and servant of Christ. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends for fellowship and viewing on Saturday, December 29, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. A celebration of the life and service of Elmer Underwood will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at New Hope Church of God, 1404 Mud Pike Road, Christiansburg, with Pastor T. Michael Bond and Jason Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on December 28, 2012.⁴

     Winston Lee Underwood Winston Lee Underwood, 78, of Roanoke beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend peacefully slipped away to join his Savior in heaven on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Winston grew up in the New River Valley and remained close with many of his childhood friends throughout his lifetime. He obtained an Associate’s Degree from Emmanuel College, where he went on to serve on the Board of Trustees for many years to come. He treasured the friendships made there and kept in touch with several classmates until his death. He established a scholarship fund at Emmanuel that will continue to touch the lives of many. He received his bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University and his master’s degree with post-graduate studies from Virginia Tech. He dedicated many years of his life to education. He served as a principal for Botetourt County School System and as Director of Career Education for the Title 3 project in Bedford County. He also worked with WBRA to film productions in Career Education for PBS. In 1983, he left his work with public education to explore a life-long interest in real-estate. He went on to establish his own firm, Winn & Company Realty, where he developed many professional relationships with numerous realtors, banking institutions and community members, as well as, being actively involved with the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors until 2012. He was a dedicated church member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He enjoyed all aspects of his involvement with his “church family”. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Beulah Underwood, and his brother, Raymond Underwood. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Carolyn; two daughters and their husbands: Karen and Darrell Sheppard of Blacksburg and Sharon and Dean Ramsey of Wake Forest, NC; three sons and their wives: Jonathan and Tori Underwood of Salem, Christopher and Candice Underwood of Roanoke, and Jason and Cheryl Underwood of Christiansburg. He also leaves his memory forever ingrained in the hearts of his fourteen grand-children: Jessi and Emily Strom, Spencer and Andrew Ramsey, Chloe and Caden Underwood, Sierra Bowen, Caleb and Blake Underwood, and Elijah, Micah, Noah, Josiah, and Willah Underwood. His love for his family was evident in all that he did. When his mother, father, and brother neared the end of their lives, he was there, holding their hand and showering them with his love. He opened his home for 18 years (until her death) to his Mother-in-Law after she suffered a devastating stroke. He was a devoted father to his five children, sharing each one’s individual journey from childhood all the way to becoming parents. He coached and supported them in whatever ways he could, sharing the joys, learning from the experiences and drying the tears along the way. As an active follower of Christ, he raised his children to first and foremost, always put their faith in God. He found enormous joy in all that he did with both his children and grandchildren; they could not have found a more devoted fan, friend, father or grandfather. From sports to fishing and hunting, from school recitals to graduations, from holidays to everyday life, he was constantly present in their lives, loving every minute of it. A celebration of Winston’s life will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 11 AM with Rev. Carl Goodman officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Oakey’s North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke.⁴ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 2, 1938 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He and Carolyn Sue Johnson were divorced on June 10, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Winston Lee Underwood married Carolyn Sue Johnson, daughter of Elmer Randolph Johnson and Dorothy Mildred Light, on June 10, 1967 at Radford, Virginia.⁵ Winston Lee Underwood married Carolyn Sue Johnson, daughter of Elmer Randolph Johnson and Dorothy Mildred Light, on June 20, 1973 at Wythe Co., Virginia.⁵ Winston Lee Underwood died on October 15, 2016 at Virginia at age 78.⁴

     Raymond Lewis Underwood was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 16, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Jacqueline Gaye "Jackie" Smith on June 15, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Raymond Lewis Underwood died on September 30, 2010 at Virginia at age 69.³ He Raymond Underwood, 69, of Floyd, Va., slipped quietly into the arms of his waiting Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was a member of Floyd Baptist Church, an Honorary Member on the Christiansburg Fire Department and a retired car dealer. Raymond had a love for the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Raymond was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah Eugene Burke. Surviving are his wife, Jackie; children, Mike and Connie Underwood and April and Jim Ketterer; his grandchildren, Luke, Madison, Myles and Marena; his father, Elmer O. Underwood; and a brother, Winston. Raymond will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2010, at the Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph Womack officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Va. The Underwood family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. on October 1, 2010.³

     John M. Wade was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 1, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary "Polly" Dulaney on September 5, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ John M. Wade died on June 22, 1913 at age 55.^1,2

     Mary "Polly" Dulaney was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 8, 1860 at Virginia.^1,3 She married John M. Wade on September 5, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of September 5, 1880,her married name was Wade. Mary "Polly" Dulaney died on December 1, 1951 at age 91.³

     Charles Edward "Charlie" Phillips was buried at Mitchell Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 17, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Laura Alice Goad on March 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Charles Edward "Charlie" Phillips died on October 16, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,3

     Laura Alice Goad was buried at Jake Bishop Cemetery, on the Charley Phillips farm on Rt. 766, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 29, 1882 at Virginia.² She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Phillips on March 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 15, 1900,her married name was Phillips. Laura Alice Goad died on April 8, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.²

     Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods was buried at Perkins Chapel Cemetery, Prince George's Co., Maryland.³ He was born on June 9, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Lydia Hannah Hylton, daughter of George William Hylton and Essie Blanche Wilson, on December 31, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods died on November 27, 1951 at Maryland at age 47.³

     Julian Maurice Woods Sr. was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, Sussex Co., Delaware.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 218-20-2027.³ He married Nancy Fonte.⁶ Julian Maurice Woods Sr. was born on January 22, 1926 at Bowie, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^2,3,5 He died on December 9, 2005 at Delaware at age 79.^2,3,5

     Loucille Blanch Woods was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1080 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.^1,6 Her married name was Pates.⁷ Her married name was Appleman. She married Marvin Leroy Appleman. Loucille Blanch Woods married James Robert Pates.⁷ Loucille Blanch Woods was born on February 8, 1929 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 She died on March 11, 1987 at age 58.^1,6