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     Sylvia Louise Akers was born on September 16, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on January 5, 1934 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-2317.⁷ Russell Everett Reese was buried at Sessler Cemetery (also known as Echols Cemetery), Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8 He was born on February 27, 1915 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 He married Mary Lillian Hall, daughter of William Eldred "Will" Hall and Mary Elizabeth Collins, on December 22, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,9,10 Russell Everett Reese died on July 6, 1998 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,2,6 He REESE, Russell Everett, 83, of Elliston, died Monday, July 6, 1998, at home. He was predeceased by his wife, Mazada Gordon Reese. He is survived by two daughters, Debra R. Bayne and her partner, Frank Bayne, Janice Johnson and her husband, Charles; two sons, Lynwood Reese, Kenneth Pierce and special friend, Maxine Goad; seven grandchildren, Buddy Pierce, Carlton Pierce, Robbie Pierce, Gary Bayne, Joe Bayne, Robert Johnson, and Mary Beth Johnson; two great-grandchildren; four sisters; five brothers; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sessler Cemetery. on July 8, 1998.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-10-0633.³ Nellie Sowers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Huff.⁴ She married Marvin Huff.⁴ Nellie Sowers was born on July 30, 1911 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on July 28, 2008 at Virginia at age 96.^4,3 She After a long, good life, Nellie Sowers Huff, 96, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday morning, July 28, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin Huff. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce H. and Tom Poff; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, July 29, 2008, at Horne Funeral Service. Her life will be celebrated at a graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Sunset Cemetery. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Neal Turner. The Huff family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. on July 29, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-10-6598.² Marvin Huff married Nellie Sowers, daughter of Osbourne Walter Sowers and Mary Alice Howery.¹ Marvin Huff was born on June 28, 1909.² He died in January, 1983 at age 73.²

     Joyce Ann Hall Huff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 6, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Noah Thoams "Tom" Poff, son of Charles William "C. W." "Charlie" Poff and Mildred Estelle Woolwine, on August 22, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,7,1,3 As of August 22, 1961,her married name was Poff.² Joyce Ann Hall Huff died on March 26, 2019 at Virginia at age 78.³ She Joyce Huff Poff was born to the late Marvin H. and Nellie M. Sowers Huff on May 6, 1940. She passed from this life on March 26, 2019. Preceding Joyce in death were her parents; her husband, Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her sister-in law, Jean Poff Galloway; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill and Kathy Poff, and Bob and Annette Poff. Also surviving are two nephews, Rodney Galloway and Robbie Poff and family; and a close cousin, Joe Sowers. Joyce worked closely with her husband at his family's construction business, Poff Construction, Inc. and later Hallmont Homes. She was a long-time member of the Christiansburg Brethren Church, and later worshipped at Cedar Springs Union Church in Rogers, Va. The family would like to thank all of those who cared for Joyce at The Crossings/English Meadows. Their kindness and love for her were so obvious. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019, at Horne Funeral Chapel with Robbie Poff officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. on April 1, 2019.³

     Earl Covar "Pete" Cecil was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9 He and Margaret Grace Walters were divorced.¹⁰ Earl Covar "Pete" Cecil was born on June 13, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9 He married Margaret Grace Walters on October 13, 1956 at Giatto, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Earl Covar "Pete" Cecil died on January 9, 2017 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 81.^2,9 He Earl C. “Pete” Cecil, 81, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Princeton, WV, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Elkton Transitional Care Center, Elkton, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Princeton, WV, on June 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Leo and Minnie (Hall) Cecil. Mr. Cecil served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he began working as a carpenter. Over the years, he worked for many area builders. He enjoyed hunting, fishing (trout), NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, and feeding the squirrels. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Blake Cecil; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his daughters: Cindy L. Willis (Perry) and Sheila A. Bartow, both of North East, MD; his brother, Robert Cecil (Ila) of Odessa, DE; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Inurnment will follow in the Hall Cemetery on Hall’s Ridge Road in Princeton. on January 10, 2017.²

     Earnestine Lane was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 30, 1942.^4,2,3 As of May 14, 2001,her married name was Cecil.¹ She married William Paul Cecil Sr., son of Leo Lloyd Cecil and Minnie Margie Hall, on May 14, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Earnestine Lane died on November 17, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^4,5,2,3 She Earnestine Lane Cecil, 71, of Christiansburg, born October 30, 1942 and passed away November 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Earnest L. Lane; brother, Jerry D. Lane; husband, Paul Cecil; daughter, Belinda McBride; grandson, Joshua Boley; and ex-husband, Robert McBride. Mom was known by several names, Tenie, Earnie, Momma C., but she was best known for her service at Heritage Hall, where she worked for 20 years as a CNA. Special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy, Carilion Hospice, Nurse Heather, Volunteer Linda, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Marie, Anna, Pat, Susan Kelley, Ronnie Smith, and Angie Hollins for all the love and care you gave Mom. As Mom always said-cry, compose and go on. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 19, 2013.²

     Delia Ethel Fulk was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on September 13, 1893 at Surry Co., North Carolina.¹ As of circa 1920,her married name was Manning.² She married Claude Swanson Manning, son of Daniel Peter Manning and Sarah Catherine Bartlett, circa 1920.^3,2,1 Delia Ethel Fulk died on April 4, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-1240.⁶ Harold Swanson Manning was born on May 22, 1935 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,1 He married Joyce Ann Unknown on June 23, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Harold Swanson Manning died on August 1, 2008 at Virginia at age 73.^1,6 He Harold S. Manning, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2008. Harold was born May 22, 1935, to Delia and Claude Manning and was the youngest of four children, with whom he has held a life long, loving bond. He attended Jefferson High School, where he met his cherished wife, Joyce. Harold and Joyce were married on June 23, 1956 at West End Presbyterian Church where Harold was a member and, in later years, served his church family as an Elder. Together he and Joyce lovingly raised three boys in Southwest County. Harold spent his professional career working with office furniture companies in Roanoke. He helped many large and small businesses in Roanoke and Southwest Virginia with their furniture needs and met many wonderful people and life long friends in the process. He retired as President of Office Furniture USA in Roanoke. Harold was an active member and Past Master of the Cave Spring Masonic Lodge No. 230 where he earned both the 32-Degree Scottish Rite and York Rite levels of Masonry. Harold was also a member of the Kazim Shrine Temple, where he was invited to be a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court Number 59 and served on the Directors Staff holding the title of Past Director. Harold and Joyce were active with the BPO Elks No. 197 were they helped deliver holiday gift baskets to needy families during the holidays. Later in life he was blessed with the gift of seven grandchildren. He took great pleasure in teaching his grandchildren to play "patty cake" as they sat on his knee, making-up songs about them and giving them nicknames. Most of all Harold enjoyed people he never met a stranger. Harold is survived by his loving wife Joyce; their three sons and their wives, Scott and Jennifer Manning, Todd and Marlene Manning, and Mark and Patti Manning; and his wonderful grandchildren, Wallis, Claire, Keegan, Harper, Clark, Paige, and Austin. He is also survived by his three sisters, Frances Kitts, Lucille Upshaw, and Connie Owen; and brothers-in-law, Charles Upshaw and Durward Owen. Harold is preceded in death by his loving parents and his friend and brother-in-law, Bill Kitts, nephew Jerry Kitts and nephew Warren Crawford. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Daniel Camden for working tirelessly to improve Harold's quality of life during his illness and all the other healthcare professionals that assisted. Masonic Rites will be by Cave Springe Lodge #230 A.F. & A.M. on August 2, 2008.¹

     Frances Alda Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 As of December 11, 1945,her married name was Kitts.³ She married Wilfred Oman "Bill" Kitts on December 11, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 Frances Alda Manning died on February 13, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,6,7 She Frances Manning Kitts, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010. She was born in Roanoke, Va., a daughter of the late Claude and Delia Manning. She was the widow of Wilfred O. "Bill" Kitts. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Neil Kitts, her son-in-law, Warren Crawford, and her brother, Harold Manning. Mrs. Kitts was a lifelong member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America. She and her husband, at one time, owned the Sunnyside Market, and the Wasena Market. She also worked in the children's department at Heironimus at Towers for 25 years. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Crawford, of Roanoke; granddaughters, Laura Parris and her husband, Jim, of Roanoke and Ashleigh Kitts, of Colorado; great-grandchildren, Adam and Amy Parris and Dominic Martin; sisters, Lucille Upshaw and husband, Charles, of Roanoke, Connie Owen and husband, Durward, of Charlotte, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. John R. Furman officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center, 321 Whitewell Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019, 540-366-7399, or Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2216 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 24017. The family will receive friends on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on February 14, 2010.⁴

     Wilfred Oman "Bill" Kitts was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-10-1622.⁵ He was born on August 12, 1916 at Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., Virginia.^4,3,6 He married Frances Alda Manning, daughter of Claude Swanson Manning and Delia Ethel Fulk, on December 11, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Wilfred Oman "Bill" Kitts died on August 1, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,3

     Virginia Lucille Manning was born on October 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 As of April 11, 1953,her married name was Upshaw.³ She married Charles Bosworth Upshaw on April 11, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3

     Charles Bosworth Upshaw was born on February 4, 1923 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.^3,4 He married Virginia Lucille Manning, daughter of Claude Swanson Manning and Delia Ethel Fulk, on April 11, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 228-80-7614.⁵ Jerry Neil Kitts was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 23, 1952 at Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Deborah Lynn Boston on April 27, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Jerry Neil Kitts died on July 22, 1980 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 28.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 562-05-0989.⁴ Thomas Cleveland Manning was born on July 10, 1885 at Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Sallie E. Linkenhoker circa 1907.² Thomas Cleveland Manning died on June 11, 1971 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 85.⁵

     Sarah Eliza "Liza" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 7, 1887 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1906,her married name was Sheppard.^1,3 She married Wilbur Crockett Sheppard circa 1906.^1,3 Sarah Eliza "Liza" Manning died on December 14, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Manning was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of November 10, 1881,her married name was Wimmer.⁵ She married Sidney Thomas Wimmer on November 10, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Mary Elizabeth Manning died before 1892 at Virginia; Her husband remarried in 1892.⁵

     Eliza Peradine Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born in January, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of September 5, 1872,her married name was Stewart.³ She married Charles M. "Charlie" Stewart on September 5, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Eliza Peradine Manning died on November 16, 1933 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.⁴

     Virginia A. Elizabeth "Massie" Manning was born in June, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of February 22, 1875,her married name was Smith.³ She married Noah Walker Smith on February 22, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Susan A. Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 31, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on January 17, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 21.³