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     Tommy Leon Jones Tommy Leon Jones, 85, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021 at Beacon Place Hospice in Greensboro, NC, with his beloved wife, Jill, by his side. Survivors include his wife, Jill, a daughter, Laurie Anne Stanley and husband Mark, of Florida, and two lovely granddaughters, Devin and Tessa. Also surviving, are many special nieces and nephews and their children. He made a profound and lasting impact on their lives. A Masonic celebration service will be held on Monday, June 7, at 3:00pm, in the “Tommy L. Jones Chapel” located at Whitestone/A Masonic and Eastern Star Community, 700 S. Holden Rd., Greensboro, NC. The family will greet friends after the service on the patio beside the chapel. Tommy’s father, a Mason, made prearrangements with the Oxford Masonic Orphanage for the three youngest children, as his health declined. Tommy entered the orphanage at age three and remained there until he graduated near the top of his class, at age 18. He won a football scholarship to East Carolina College in 1954. Tommy graduated from ECU in 1958 and began his teaching and coaching career at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, Virginia. He later served as Principal at Bent Mountain and Mount Vernon Elementary Schools. After receiving his Master’s from Radford University, he continued post-graduate work through the University of Virginia. In 1981, he accepted the position as Administrator of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Greensboro, NC. After serving in this position 14 years as Administrator in North Carolina, he served 6 years as Administrator of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Richmond, Virginia. Upon retiring from Virginia, Tommy and Jill returned to Greensboro, North Carolina, where he accepted the position as Interim Chaplain at Whitestone, where he served 17 years. He truly loved this ministry and the close relationships he held with staff and residents. His gentle, loving kindness endeared him to teachers, students and the community. He met his wife Jill in 1958 while teaching and they were married in 1959. They were blessed with 61 years of marriage. The two were true partners and where you saw Tommy, you usually saw Jill. Together, they shared a deep faith serving on several committees at West Market United Methodist Church. Tommy and Jill enjoyed many years of tennis together, and formed lasting friendships. His WICKED left-hand serve and slice, and his moon-ball lobs, were his main weapons to victory on the court. He was a gift to all of us and we are blessed by his life.³ He was born in November, 1935 at Belmont, Gaston Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5 He married Lillie Mae "Jill" Waldron, daughter of Dewey Cleveland Waldron and Annie Hale, on August 1, 1959 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Tommy Leon Jones died on May 10, 2021 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 85.³

     Irvin Hampton Waldron was buried at Kefauver Cemetery, off Rt. 645 on a hill on the east side above the house, Kefauver farm, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 10, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Betty Jane Kefauver on December 21, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 Irvin Hampton Waldron died on March 10, 2019 at Virginia at age 94.⁴ He Irvin Hampton Waldron, 95 of Copper Hill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty K. Waldron. He was a World War II Veteran and was the owner and operator of Mountain Ditching Corp. for many years. He is survived by his children, Glenn (Joyce) Waldron, Alice Waldron, and Mark (Donna) Waldron; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Dewey Cleveland Waldron; and sisters & brother-in-law, Carnell Poe and Jill & Tommy Jones. Interment will follow in the Kefauver Family Cemetery. on March 13, 2019.⁴

     Dewey Cleveland Waldron Jr. was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^6,7 He Dewey Cleveland Waldron Jr., 95. Departed this life July 9th. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marion and his grandson, Reverend Burton Wray. Left to cherish his memory are their four children: Peggy (Doug) Tatro, David (Kate) Waldron, Bonnie (Bernard) Wray, and Danny (Mary Kay) Waldron; seven grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Born and raised on Bent Mountain near Roanoke, VA, Dewey moved to Chesterfield in 1952 where he was employed at DuPont. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing. Raising hounds and beagles and listening to them run was one of his great pleasures in life. A true farmer since childhood he loved that profession and also raising a garden and sharing the fruits of his labors with others. Whenever time allowed, he and Marion could be found surf fishing in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Together Dewey and Marion ran the recreations at Pocahontas State Park in the 1960s. Also, running the Old Beach Store at Bundle and Beach Roads. A faithful member, Deacon, Trustee, and being a natural tenor; singing Bluegrass Gospel in the choir allowed him to share his faith and love of Jesus at Second Branch Baptist Church. During these trying times a graveside service will be conducted at Dale Memorial Park, Wednesday July 15th, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are welcome but it is understood some will be there in thoughts and prayers only.⁶ He was born on February 16, 1925 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11,5 He married Marion Rosamond Adkins, daughter of Oren Guy Adkins and Edna Earle Graham, on October 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,12,11,13 Dewey Cleveland Waldron Jr. died on July 9, 2020 at Virginia at age 95.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-2059.¹⁰ Morgan Horace Waldron Sr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Vida Mae Hamilton.^4,11 Morgan Horace Waldron Sr. was born on May 9, 1927 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,6,7 He died on November 11, 2006 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^10,4 He Morgan H. Waldron, Sr., 79, of Bent Mountain, died Saturday, November 11, 2006 at his home. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and had retired from Chesterfield County School System. Morgan was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey C. Waldron and Annie H. Waldron; and a beloved aunt, Evelyn Baldwin. He is survived by his wife, Vida M. Waldron; his five children, Larry W. Waldron and wife Anne, Morgan H. (Sonny) Waldron, Jr., and wife Fawn, Steve Waldron and wife Cathy, Marion Waldron Price and husband Bill, Randy Waldron and wife Jeannette. Morgan was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelly Waldron. He is survived by nine grandchildren, Andrea and husband John, Morgan III, Hamilton, Steven, Ryan, Regina and husband Sean, Rebecca and husband Rhett; Tracy, and Sarah; three great grandchildren, Preston, Jade, and Melena. Morgan was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Waldron and a sister, Mary Schnurman. He is survived by two brothers, Irvin Waldron and wife Betty, Dewey Waldron and wife Marian; five sisters, Lara Baugher, Myrtle Angle, Lucille Moore and husband Tom, Cornell Poe, Jill Jones and husband Tommy; a sister-in-law, Bobbie Waldron. He is also preceded in death by four brothers-in-law, Elmer Baugher, Abe Schnurman, Cline Angle, and Bill Poe. Also surviving are many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Greg Fleshman and the Rev. Maurice E. Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, SW., Suite A, Roanoke, Va., 24018. The family will receive friends Monday, November 13, 2006 from 2 til 3 p.m. and from 6 til 7:30 p.m. at Oakeys South Chapel, 989-3131. on November 14, 2006.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-25-6208.² Melissa Dawn Hinkle was born on March 13, 1970 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 13, 1989,her married name was King.¹ She married David Leon King Jr., son of David Leon King Sr. and Kathleen Kingery, on May 13, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Melissa Dawn Hinkle died on October 9, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 33.^2,4,5 She KING, Melissa Dawn Hinkle, (Missy), 33, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2003. She was a graduate of Cave Spring High School and had worked in the medical field most of her life. She was a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God, where she was active in the Music Ministry, Adult Fellowship, and Children's Ministry. She will be sadly missed by many. Surviving are her devoted husband, David L. King, Jr; sons, Tanner Marcus King and Tyler Jacob King; her parents, Roy and Bobbi Hinkle; a brother, Barry Hinkle and wife, Candy; niece and nephews, Brett, Brice, Kendra, and Brandon; mother-in-law and father-in-law, David and Kathleen King; brother-in-law, Shannon Edward King; an uncle, Wayne Minnick; many special friends including Kelly and Christie; many extended church family members. on October 12, 2003.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-84-5080.⁵ Douglas Darrel "Peach" Murphy was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 19, 1956.^1,5 He died on August 10, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.^1,5,3 He Douglas D. "Peach" Murphy age 26, of 2431 Denniston Avenue, S. W. died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was a son of the late Audrey Nicholas Murphy. Surviving are his father, Irvin D. Murphy, a brother, Jeffery C. Murphy; fiancee`, Sarah Ferguson, all of Roanoke; also several aunts and uncles. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Dr. H. R. Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke.
on August 12, 1982.³

     Meagan Nicole Radford was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 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, 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, 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, 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