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     Meagan Nicole Radford was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on June 21, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 21, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She RADFORD, Meagan Nicole, infant daughter of David & Shari Radford, Floyd, died Monday, June 21, 1993. Survivors include brother, Derek Alan Radford, at home; maternal grandparents, Donald McLane and Priscilla Whitlock, Floyd; paternal grandmother, Josephine Jones, Roanoke; and maternal great-grandmother, Lydia Whitlock, Floyd. Graveside service Saturday, 2 p.m. at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. on June 25, 1993.¹

     Mary Magdelene Argabright was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 29, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 As of March 9, 1946,her married name was Reed.³ As of December 16, 1961,her married name was Argabright.¹ She married Marvin Peary "Fats" Reed, son of James Riley Reed and Lula Odell Cole, on December 16, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 Mary Magdelene Argabright died on January 5, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2 She REED, Mary Argabright, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 5, 2002. She was retired from Lazarus, Tanglewood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin P. (Fats) Reed. She was the last of six brothers and sisters. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Lou Emma and Bernard Richards, Mary and Wayne Blake, Ida Jones; one son, George B. Argabright; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2002. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. on January 6, 2002.⁴

     Wallace Vernon Reed Wallace Vernon Reed, 96, of Vinton, Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Irene W. Reed. His wife passed on May 30, 2017. Wallace and Irene were married on March 15, 1952. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents, Jacob ad Celestie Reed; and five sisters. Surviving are his children, Vickie Martines (David), Brad Reed (Judy) and Susan Reed; three grandchildren, Eric, Ashleigh and Emily; and one great-granddaughter, Alexis. He was a United States Naval veteran serving in World War II. Wallace enlisted at 19 in October of 1942 and continued his service until the end of the war. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and retired with more than 30 years of service. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor Alan Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery.³ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 6, 1923 at Chattaroy, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Irene Waldron on March 15, 1952.^3,4,9 Wallace Vernon Reed died on October 11, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.^3,4

     Irene Waldron was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She Irene Waldron Reed, 87, of Vinton, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lillie Waldron, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her husband, Wallace V. Reed; daughters, Vickie Martines and husband David, Susan Reed; son, Brad Reed and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Eric Martines, Ashleigh Martines , Emily Reed; great granddaughter, Alexis Misztalski; brother, Carl Waldron; sister, Barbara Linkous and husband, Maurice. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Berkshire Health and Rehab and to Medi-Home Hospice. The funeral service will be at 2pm on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor, Alan F. Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Restvale Cemetery in Floyd, VA.² She was born on January 20, 1930.¹ As of March 15, 1952,her married name was Reed.³ She married Wallace Vernon Reed, son of Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board, on March 15, 1952.^3,1,2 Irene Waldron died on May 30, 2017 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,1,2

     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4945.⁸ George Edgar Rogers was buried at West Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford Co., Connecticut.^5,6 He was born on January 6, 1909 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,8,7 He married Gertrude Laura Hale, daughter of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, on March 10, 1933 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 George Edgar Rogers died on June 15, 1979 at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 70; His obituary has a death date of Jun 16, 1979.^4,5,6 He In Farmington - George Edgar "Ed" Rogers, 70, of 89 Forbes St., East Hartford, died Saturday (June 16) at Dempsey Hospital. Born in Covington, Va., he had lived in East Hartford the last 10 years. Before his retirement, he was employed by Doll Paper Co. of East Hartford, He was a member of the Moose River Lodge 82 AF&AM of Concord, Vt., and the Littleton Lodge 1831 BPOE of Littleton, N.H. He leaves his wife, Ethel (Stevens) Rogers of East Hartford; a son, Ronald E. Rogers of Lockport, La; a brother, Albert Rogers of Covington, Va., and three grandchildren. Burial will be in West Cemetery, Manchester. on June 18, 1979.⁵

     Mark Taylor Dowdy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on July 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He died on January 9, 1968 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 10.^3,5

     Ray Tinsley "Mike" Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "A2C U.S.A.F."^1,3,4 He was born on July 31, 1945 at Maryland.^1,5,3,4 He died on August 31, 1967 at age 22.^1,3,4

     Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest was buried at Cedarwood Cemetery, Kemp Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.⁴ He married Bonnie Albert.^1,2,3,4 Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest was born on September 21, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on July 18, 2013 at Lake Gaston, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 65.⁴ He LAKE GASTON, N.C. -- Ronnie Lawrence "Ron" Vest, 65, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his home. Ron, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, was the son of the late Samuel Barnard and Sadie Ellen Whiteneck Vest. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Nelson Vest. Ron served his Country in the National Guard and was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway Corp. After moving to Lake Gaston he started working in real estate and was working with Waterfront Properties. Ron is survived by his wife, Bonnie Albert Vest; daughters, Amy V. Poole and her husband, Ray, of Littleton and Leslie Holcomb and her husband, David, of Jarrett, Va; grandchildren, Landen, Emerson, Hunter and Chase; brother, Gerald B. Vest of Check, Va; sister-in-law, Nancy S. Vest, of Copper Hill, Va; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids with the Rev. Kevin Brunk officiating. Burial followed at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. The family received friends Saturday from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3015 S. Memorial Dr., Greenville, NC 27834. Online condolences may be sent to the family by facebook or to www.askewfs.com or by mail to: Bonnie A. Vest, 867 Lee's Pt. Dr., Littleton, NC 27850 or Gerald Vest, 371 Jerry Lane, Check, VA 24072. on July 25, 2013.⁴

     Denise Faye Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She died on October 8, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 She was born on October 8, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,2

     Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,6 She was born on November 22, 1900 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of December 23, 1920,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Vernie Gladden Conner Sr., son of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on December 23, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,6,8,4 Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy died on April 21, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^7,6 She CONNER, Mamie D. 93, of Salem, passed away Thursday, April 21, 1994. She is survived by a son, V.G. Conner, Jr., of Salem; daughters, Helen Kitts of Roanoke, Daurice Conner of Salem, Carol Flora of Abingdon, Katherine Overacre of Roanoke, Edith Bohon of Hickory, N.C., Margaret Fox of Elliston; a sister, Virginia Sowder of Callaway; also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 pm Saturday April 23, 1994 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on April 23, 1994.⁷

     Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,8 He married Fannie Lou Lawrence, daughter of Herbert Taylor "Hun" Lawrence and Lucy Jane Sisson, on November 27, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{11,2,12,3,5,6} Vernie Gladden Conner Jr. died on December 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 92.⁶ He Vernie G. Conner Jr., 92, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Vernie and Mamie Dowdy Conner and had been a lifetime area resident. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from General Electric following many years of service. Vernie was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing his bounty with others. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Fannie Lawrence Conner; a son, Michael D. Conner and two sisters, Katherine Overacre and Daurice Conner. He is survived by a daughter, Martha A. Conner; four sisters, Margaret Fox, Helen Kitts, Edith Bohon and Carol Flora. Also surviving are good friends, Todd Hamilton and his family, John McDaniel, and Vernie's faithful companion Prince. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 13, 2016.⁶

     Helen Marie Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on June 15, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,6 As of November 23, 1946,her married name was Kitts.⁶ She married Leonard Nelson Kitts on November 23, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,12,3,6,13 Helen Marie Conner died on May 23, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.¹³ She Helen Marie Kitts, May 15, 1927 - May 23, 2023. Helen Marie Kitts, 96, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard N. Kitts; and an infant daughter, Susan Marie Kitts. Helen is survived by her sons, Gary Kitts (Hazel), Allen Kitts (Brenda), and Kevin Kitts (Joan); daughter, Lori Smith; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Fox, Edith Bohon, and Carolyn Flora. on June 1, 2023.¹³

     Daurice June Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 18, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,9 She died on October 5, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,3,4 She June 18, 1930 - October 5, 2009 Daurice June Conner, of Salem, Va., passed away early Monday morning, October 5, 2009, at Lewis-Gale Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Vernie Conner and Mamie Elizabeth Dowdy. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Overacre. She is survived by her brother, Vernie "Junior" Gladden Connor, of Salem; and sisters, Helen Kitts, of Roanoke; Edith Bohon, of Hickory, N.C; Margaret Fox, of Ironto, and Carolyn Flora, of Abingdon. Daurice, though single all her life, had numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, to whom she was like a mother. Daurice worked with the Maid Bess Company for well over 30 years before retiring around 15 years ago. Daurice was also a lifelong Presbyterian, a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Salem, Va. Daurice loved children, had an incredible sense of humor, and always put others before herself. She truly had a servant's heart and was a friend to everyone. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends; but there is great joy in knowing that she is now before the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 6, 2009.²