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     Jack Daniel Thurston was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,6,7 He was born on March 7, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,5,6 He died on November 17, 1988 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 10; Struck and killed by a car.^9,2,3,6 He Jack Daniel Thurston, age 10, died Thursday. He was a fifth grade student at Floyd Elementary School. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Frances Poff, Floyd; his father, Hop Thurston, Jr., Roanoke; two brothers, Gary Thurston, Mark Thurston, both the home; grandmothers, Mrs. Ruby Poff, Floyd; Mrs. Vennie Thurston, Roanoke. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on November 19, 1988.⁷

     Douglas Wayne Jewell was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-74-0547.⁶ He was born on April 9, 1953 at Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Lesha Mae Poff, daughter of Charles Elton "Red" Poff and Ruth Adeline Pierce, on July 10, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Douglas Wayne Jewell and Lesha Mae Poff were divorced on February 3, 1981 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Douglas Wayne Jewell died on April 24, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^2,3,6 He PILOT, VA. - Douglas Wayne Jewell, age 39, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his father, William Frank Jewell, Pilot, Va; two sisters, Imogene Cunningham, Salem, Va; Betty Carolyn Jewell, Pilot, Va; three brothers, Jessie Irvin Jewell, Pilot, Va; Junior Ralph Jewell, Christiansburg, Va; Larry Ray Jewell, Raleigh, N. C; fiancee, Tammy Wickline and her sons, Joshua and Matthew, Burnt Chimney, Va. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Edward Howard and the Rev. James R. Kittinger officiating. Burial will follow in Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on April 26, 1992.³

     Robert Sherman Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 8, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Effie Ellen Green on January 18, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 Robert Sherman Nichols died on May 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 92.⁶ He Robert Sherman Nichols, 92, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, May 8, 2014. Sherman was a World War II Veteran, and a lifetime member of the DAV. He was also a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren where he had served as a deacon for many years. He was an avid farmer. Sherman was preceded in death by his father, Robert Aldine Nichols, and his mother, Lucy Holt Nichols; and his son, James Neil Nichols; his granddaughter, April Nichols Holt; and his brothers, Wayne Nichols and Eugene Nichols. Sherman is survived by his wife of 67 years, Effie G. Nichols. Also surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Stephen Nichols (Nancy), Harvey Sherman Nichols (Joan), Timothy Andrew Nichols (Susan), Thomas Aldine Nichols (Faye). Surviving sisters are Gertrude Young, Nadene Sloan, Shirley Moler (Jim); and surviving brothers are Alton Nichols (Pauline), Clyde Nichols (Glenna), Danny Nichols; a surviving brother-in-law, Cletus Green; sisters-in-law, Esther Reed (Zannie), Ruby Hurt and Ruth Nichols. His surviving grandchildren are Patrick Nichols, Henry Holt, Jessica Gillispie (Matt), Michael Nichols (Jamie), Andrew Nichols (Kimberly), Lori Lowry (Mike); and his great-grandchildren, Haden and David Holt, Aaron and Carleigh Anne Nichols, Lydia Gillispie, Rylan and Avery Nichols, Caleb and Lily Ann Lowry. Sherman is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren 2 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2014. Pastor Marty Moyer will officiate. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday May 10, 2014. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on May 10, 2014.⁶

     Effie Ellen Green was born on February 6, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married Robert Sherman Nichols, son of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt, on January 18, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of January 18, 1947,her married name was Nichols.² Effie Ellen Green died on March 7, 2023 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.⁴ She Effie Green Nichols, 95, of Copper Hill, Va. Passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her home. Effie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jefferson Green and Nancy Jane Shaver Green. Other family members who predeceased Effie include her husband, Robert Sherman Nichols (whom she married in 1947); a son, James Neil Nichols; sisters, Esther Reed and Ruby Hurt; brother, Cletus Green; and a granddaughter, April Nichols Holt (Henry). Effie came from a large family, and siblings who preceded her in death include Oscar, Elijah, Luther, Moses, Mary, and Mittie. Surviving children include her sons, Robert Stephen Nichols (Nancy), Harvey Sherman Nichols (Joan), Timothy Andrew Nichols (Susan), and Thomas Aldine Nichols (Faye). Effie is also survived by grandchildren, Jessica Gillespie, Andrew Nichols (Kimberly), Patrick Nichols (Corina), Michael Nichols (Jamie), and Lori Lowry (Mike), numerous great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Effie is also survived by sisters-in-law, Ruth Nichols and Shirley Moyer. Effie was baptized at age 11 in a pond near her home. She was a life-long member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren where she was a member of the Ladies' Aid Group, taught Sunday School and Bible School, and led the church choir. She attended Mount Pleasant School in Floyd County, and she later acquired her GED diploma and learner's permit for driving when she was in her 60s. During World War II, Effie wrote and had published a song, "Little Girl Don't Turn Me Down" (1943). She loved to cook and can meats, fruits and vegetables. She won a Blue Ribbon at the Salem Fair for her wonderful biscuits. During a conversation with Effie shortly after her 93rd birthday, she revealed the following which "made her happy" – having company in her home, talking on the phone, going to church, going to "Smith's Store," selling produce at the Salem Farmers Market, making quilts and sewing, looking at cookbooks, and going to craft shows. Effie was blessed in having devoted caretakers which allowed her to stay in her own home, including special friends, Rita Dalton, Barbara Taylor and Mary Anne Hodges. on March 10, 2023.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-4216.² William Turner Strang was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 27, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,4 He married Cathy Lorene Carr, daughter of Byron Joseph Carr and Dorothy Lorene Nichols, on August 19, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 William Turner Strang and Cathy Lorene Carr were divorced on June 17, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ William Turner Strang died on March 20, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^2,3,5 He William (Bill) Strang, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 20, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Helen Strang of Roanoke. Bill was an avid Va. Tech fan, always faithful to his "Hokies", no matter what the outcome. He was a Life Member of the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. He is survived by a son, Shawn and wife, Chantel, USAF Charleston, S.C; daughter, Heather of Roanoke; numerous special cousins. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 29, 2006.⁵

     Kenneth Nolan Walters was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 229-80-8365.⁶ He was born on February 22, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,7,3,5 He married Rebecca Sue "Becky" Hale, daughter of Edgar Lewis Hale and Vanice Sue "Vannie" Agee, on May 5, 1979 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Kenneth Nolan Walters and Rebecca Sue "Becky" Hale were divorced on September 30, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7 Kenneth Nolan Walters died on January 15, 2009 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 53.^2,6,3,4 He Kenneth Nolan Walters, 53, of Bent Mountain, Va., born February 22, 1955, went home to his heavenly father on January 15, 2009. Preceded in death by one brother, Steven Walters. Survived by his son, Buster Lewis Walters; father, Buster Walters; mother, Mozelle Walters; brother, Rodger Walters, of Roanoke; sister, Libby and husband, Bill, and brother Basil, all of Bent Mt; sister, Cheryl Walters, of Check; and numerous nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at New River Carilion Hospital Critical Care Unit for their special care and kindness to our beloved brother and to the family. Graveside services will be at Restvale Cemetery. on January 16, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-90-8237.⁶ Jimmy Allen Layman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 He was born on October 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,7,6,10 He married Rebecca Sue "Becky" Hale, daughter of Edgar Lewis Hale and Vanice Sue "Vannie" Agee, on June 4, 1983 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 Jimmy Allen Layman died on November 21, 1993 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32.^2,3,7 He LAYMAN, Jimmy Allen, 32, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1993, as a result of an automobile accident. He was a mechanic for Magic City Ford in Roanoke. Survivors include his wife, Becky Hale Layman of Copper Hill; one son, Bradley Layman of the home; one stepson, Buster Walters of the home; his father, Joseph Allen Layman of New Castle; his mother, Margaret Duncan Almekinder of Lyons, N.Y; two brothers, Michael Allen Layman and David Allen Layman, both of New Castle; two sisters, Darlene Yavonne Almekinder and Missy Almekinder, both of Lyons, N.Y. Graveside services will be at the Huffman Memorial Cemetery, New Castle. on November 22, 1993.³

     Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 16, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Norma Patricia Knowles, daughter of Norman Elmer Knowles Jr. and Frances Octavia Angle, on March 30, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5,7 Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne died on March 3, 2023 at Virginia at age 76.⁴ He The Rev. Richard Hubert "Dick" Horne, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. H. Leveta Horne and her husband, Eric Brown; his four granddaughters, Rachel Altizer and her husband, Daniel Altizer, Grayce Woodrum and her husband, Preston Woodrum, Quinn Horne, and Makenna Horne; two great-grandchildren, Theo Horne and Rory Altizer; sister-in-law, Katinka Hawley and her husband, Dale Hawley, and their children, John Hawley and Jeff Hawley; brother-in-law, Michael Knowles; cousin, Linda Stone; and loving caretakers who became family, Dora Byrd, Brooklyn McDonald, Brittany Townley, and Brianna Lambeth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Louise Horne; aunts, Ernestine Slusher and Donna June Baber; his wife, Patricia Horne; and his son, Brian Richard Hubert Horne. The son and honorary grandson of funeral directors, he grew up in the profession. He and his parents lived in the funeral home until his teenage years. Dick was licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professionals in 1969 and, in 2019, he was awarded his "Golden License" for 50 years of service to the profession. He considered it an honor to serve his community through his profession. Dick was born and raised in Christiansburg, Va. and was a member of Christiansburg High School's class of 1965. He continued his studies earning degrees from Ferrum College and Lynchburg College. He was ordained as a minister in the Southern Baptist Church in 1968 and preached at a variety of churches and different denominations including Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian. Dick felt led to return to the church of his childhood, Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and served as a faithful member for several decades until the time of his death. He preached over 940 funerals and performed dozens of weddings. Dick was dedicated to community service and began first in the Ambulance service through the funeral home and, in 1969, joined the Christiansburg Life Saving Crew, later known as the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, when they took over the ambulance service. He served there for eight years as chaplain and training officer. He was certified as a Basic and Light Duty Rescue instructor by the Virginia Association of Rescue Squads and was an American Red Cross First Aid instructor for many years. He also served as a Disaster Response Coordinator for FEMA. He also served over four decades on the Christiansburg Fire Department as a proud volunteer firefighter and in officer positions of chaplain and secretary-treasurer. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors presented him with a 50 year service award. A longtime local history buff, Dick served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Museum. Dick was a member of the Christiansburg's Chapter # 86 McDaniel Mason's lodge for over 50 years. Dick and his wife, Pat were animal lovers and their home often became a refuge for many stray animals who somehow knew they would find a loving home with them, and they did. Graveside Services will be private in Sunset Cemetery. on March 10, 2023.⁴

     Brian Richard Hubert Horne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8 He Brian Richard Hubert Horne, 46, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; C. Hubert and Louise S. Horne, Norman and Frances Angle Knowles, and his mother, Patricia Knowles Horne. He is survived by his wife, Amy Hines Horne; daughters, Quinn Alexandra Horne, Makenna Christian Nichole Horne, Rachel Elizabeth Altizer (Daniel) and Olivia Grayce Woodrum (Preston). He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law: H. Leveta Horne and Eric Brown of Melbourne, Florida, father; Richard Hubert Horne, and brother and sister-in-law; Jay and Gail Hines of Snowville, Virginia. Brian was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church and most recently attended Blue Ridge Church, in Christiansburg, VA. Brian was a Life Member of The Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, an honorary member of The Christiansburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, and an active member of The Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department, where he enjoyed the challenges of competing at both the Southwest Firefighter's Association Conventions and the Virginia State Firefighters Association Convention. Brian was employed with Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Christiansburg. He was also a member of the Virginia Funeral Director's Association where he was active for many years with the State conventions and committees. Brian was also a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes ,a member of The Virginia Independent Funeral Homes and the Blueridge Funeral Directors Association, where he was a past President – serving through all the Chairs. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery with Firefighter Honors provided by Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department Honor Guard.⁸ He was born on May 21, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Terri Ellen Zaronsky on June 8, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Brian Richard Hubert Horne and Terri Ellen Zaronsky were divorced on October 21, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Brian Richard Hubert Horne married Amy Elizabeth Hines on December 31, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 Brian Richard Hubert Horne died on September 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 46.^4,8

     John Lewis Keith was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Geraldine Audrey Hall, daughter of Eugene Harry Hall and Jean Louise Wright.^1,3 John Lewis Keith was born on October 30, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on November 27, 2016 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 79.² He John Lewis Keith, 79, of Blacksburg went to be with his Lord Sunday, November 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Floyd County, Va. on October 30, 1937 to the late Lemon Arvil and Bertha Sowers Keith. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Rhonda Lynn Keith; and four brothers, Charles Ray Keith, Franklin Delano Keith, J. C. Keith, Joe William Keith. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine H. Keith; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Sandra Keith, Stacy and Miranda Keith, Chad and Tara Keith; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Art Hamrick; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Heather, Jessica, Carter, John, Isaiah, Bentley, and Easton; great-grandchild, Skyler; sisters and brother-in-law, Vera Hodge, Jewel and Randolph Vaden; brother, Arvil Keith and Elva; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Craig Reed and Rev. John Hopkins officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the LongShop-McCoy Rescue Squad, Box 489, McCoy, Va. 24111. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va. on November 29, 2016.²

     John Barry Hall Jr. was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 20, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He died on July 4, 2018 at New York at age 30.² He John Barry Hall Jr., 30, of New York, formerly of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry Eugene Hall and Jean Louise Hall; and cousin, Jerry William Stump Jr. John is survived by his father and mother, John Barry Hall Sr. and Teresa Stump Hall; sisters, Amy Michelle Johnson, and Rene Daniel Hatfield and husband Joshua; nieces, MaKayla Lynn Jones, Kelsey Elizabeth Lenois, Kylie Anne Hatfield, Sophia Elizabeth Hatfield, and Isabella Grace Lenois; nephews, Bentley Austin Allen and Dominic Xavier Lenois; grandparents, Nellie K. Stump and Clarence W. Stump; uncles, William Garry Hall, Leslie Eugene Hall, Jerry William Stump Sr. and wife Teresa Price Stump; aunt, Geraldine Keith; as well as many cousins. John received his Bachelor of Science in Economics (Magna cum laude), Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology (Magna cum laude), and Bachelor of Arts in English all from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University on May 15, 2010. He graduated from the University of Ohio with a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice in Criminal Law on August 9, 2014. We love you and we will never forget you son. We thank God for allowing us to have you in our lives for such a short time to enjoy every precious moment you have given to us. Our hearts are broken and we will miss you terribly until we see you again some day and find you happy in the arms of Jesus. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 9, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Grace Life Baptist Church, with Dr. Timothy Hight officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on July 8, 2018.²

     Geneva Josephine Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 22, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She died on April 5, 1941 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 1.^2,3