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     His Social Security Number was 229-36-7057.¹¹ Harless Weldon Jones was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,12 He was born on September 3, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,4,13,6,5,10,8} He married Anna Lee Linkous on June 8, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Harless Weldon Jones and Anna Lee Linkous were divorced on September 5, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Harless Weldon Jones died on March 8, 1987 at Radford at age 55.^4,5,12 He Harless W. Jones, age 55, died Sunday, March 8, 1987, in a Radford hospital. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda J. and Roger D. Stanley, Riner; two brothers, Ivan L. Jones, Riner; Marvin D. Jones, Pilot; two sisters, Katheleen J. Vest, Riner; Mary Blondine Jones, Pilot; and a grandson, Lonnie Scott Stanley. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. on March 9, 1987.¹²

     Dr. Silas Terry Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 16, 1888 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of Jul 16, 1887.^2,3,5,6 He married Maricita Pearl Peake circa 1911.^8,6 Dr. Silas Terry Yeatts died on April 27, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^5,6

     Mary Esther Yeatts was buried at Edgewater New Smyrna Cemetery, 700 South Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater, Volusia Co., Florida.^4,6 She was born on September 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6 As of circa 1911,her married name was Hester.⁴ She married Dr. James Harvey Hester circa 1911.⁴ Mary Esther Yeatts died on November 12, 1975 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 82.^4,7,6 She FLORIDA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Hester, 82, 831 Fairway Drive, New Smyrna Beach who died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1975 were held Friday, Nov. 14 at the Hughey Funeral Home Chapel in New Smyrna Beach, Florida with the Rev. John C. Trois officiating. Interment followed in the Edgewater Cemetery, Edgewater, Florida. She was the widow of Dr. J. M. Hester. A native of Floyd County, Mrs. Hester had been a resident of New Smyrna Beach for 22 years coming from Miami, Florida. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Smyrna Beach. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. L. Highbaugh, Sr., Louisville, Kentucky; one son, Raymond H. Hester, New Smyrna Beach, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Smith, Floyd; one brother, Cook Yeatts of Floyd; 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Also surviving are 3 half brothers, Tommy Yeatts, Copper Hill; David and Paul Yeatts, Charlottesville; one half sister, Mrs. Elinos Whitlock, Floyd. on November 20, 1975.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4463.² Maricita Pearl Peake was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 28, 1891 at Kentucky.^2,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Yeatts.³ She married Dr. Silas Terry Yeatts, son of Thomas Alfred Yeatts Sr. and Fannie Pearl/Polk Cook, circa 1911.^3,1 Maricita Pearl Peake died on August 14, 1984 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2900.⁴ Raymond C. Yeatts was born on September 20, 1918 at Virginia.^1,4 He died in November, 1981 at age 63.⁴

     Nelson Harry Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Hazel Bolt.⁶ Nelson Harry Yeatts was born on June 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 He married Zelda Inez Unknown on July 9, 1953 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ Nelson Harry Yeatts and Zelda Inez Unknown were divorced on December 13, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Nelson Harry Yeatts died on June 12, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,5 He YEATTS, Nelson Harry, 74, of Floyd passed away Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was owner and operator of Floyd Cab for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Hubbard Yeatts of Floyd; three step-daughters and husbands, Lois and Dale Pugh of Floyd, Barbara and Kelly Kidd of Floyd, Debbie and Jerry Huff of Christiansburg; one step-son and wife, David and Gladys Hubbard Christiansburg; six step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and two nephews, James Cook Yeatts III of Mount Airy, NC, and Larry Yeatts of Roanoke. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joseph Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on June 13, 1999.⁵

     Fannie Mildred Graham was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^12,8,6,7 She was born on December 31, 1916 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,12,8 As of September 18, 1940,her married name was Dallas.⁵ She married Col. Thomas Spencer Dallas on September 18, 1940 at Martinsville, Virginia.^5,6,8,7 Fannie Mildred Graham died on August 28, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^12,8,7 She Mrs. Fannie Mildred Graham Dallas, 54, of Blacksburg, died Saturday to a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Colonel Thomas Spencer Dallas. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Kathryne Dallas of Blacksburg; two sons, Thomas Dallas of New Orleans, La., and George Dallas of Salem; her mother, Mrs. Pearl Graham of Floyd; a sister, Mrs. Franklin Jones of Radford; four brothers, C. C. Graham of Galax, A. L. Graham of Pulaski, A. C. Graham of Dublin, H. D. Graham of Hattisburg, Miss. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery. on August 31, 1971.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 237-18-0394.¹² Andrew Lester Graham Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He was born on February 3, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,2,3,5,6,13} He married Elrica Kate Sowers on September 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,14,15 Andrew Lester Graham Jr. died on March 5, 2002 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.^12,2,3,5,13 He GRAHAM, Andrew Lester Jr., 81, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born February 3, 1921, in Floyd County, Virginia, to the late Andrew Lester Graham, Sr. and Pearl Yeatts Graham. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elrica Sowers Graham; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Donald Brooks of Dublin; son and daughter-in-law, The Rev. Mark A. Graham and Rena P. Graham of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Amanda L. Brooks, Aaron M. Brooks, Emily Rose Graham and Katelyn P. Graham; brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Helen Graham of Dublin; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Lou and Franklin M. Jones of Radford; sister-in-law, Frances H. Graham of Galax; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Emily Karen Graham and Anne Sowers Graham, sister, Mildred G. Dallas, and brothers, Cleo C. (Buddy) Graham, Hubert Graham, and Jimmy Graham. He served as Mayor of Pulaski from 1994 to 1997 and served on Pulaski Town Council for 24 years before that, including eight years as Vice-Mayor. He was known as "The Taxpayer's Man" since he believed in sound financial policies. A graduate of Buffalo Ridge Mission School, Patrick County, Virginia, in 1939, he entered Mars Hill Junior College in the Fall of 1939 and studied there until World War II began. He entered the U.S. Army Air Force in July, 1941 and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant, Bombardier. He went overseas in 1942 with the 306 t h Heavy Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force, and was shot down over St. Nazaire, France on November 9, 1941 while bombing submarine pens. He spent 2 1/2 years in a German prison camp. Following World War II, he entered Virginia Tech and graduated in June 1948. He began working for Appalachian Power Company (American Electric) as an Agricultural Engineer and spent his entire professional career with the company, retiring in 1986 as Marketing and Customer Services Manager. A member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, he retired in 1981 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Ever enthusiastic about being a contributor to his community, he served over the years as a Boy Scout leader and in various projects to benefit youth, and chaired the Town Finance Committee, the Utilities Committee, and the Pulaski Railway Complex Task Force. A longtime active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, he has served in various leadership roles. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184 and a past Exalted Ruler of the Pulaski Elks Club. He also enjoyed membership in the Thornspring Golf Club and the Pulaski Hensel Eckman YMCA. Burial with military graveside rites provided by Pulaski VFW Post #1184 will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. on March 7, 2002.²

     Alfred Curtis Graham was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 13, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Helen Smith circa 1951.¹ Alfred Curtis Graham died on March 4, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.¹ He Alfred Curtis Graham, 87, of Dublin, Va., died on Thursday evening, March 4, 2010, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1922, in Floyd County, Va., and was the son of the late Pearl Yates Graham and Andrew Lester Graham. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy, was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Class of 1949, and was an avid Hokie fan for over 60 years. Curtis owned the Western Auto Store in Dublin during the mid 1960s and early 1970s. Curtis retired from Ruritan National with over 30 years of service, having served as Assistant Executive Secretary, and Acting Executive Director for a period of time. He was a charter member of the Ruritan Road Club, and served in all major club offices including the Dublin and Ruritan Road Clubs, and New River District Governor in 1965. He was also a 49 year member of the Henry Clay Masonic Lodge #280 A.F. & A.M. in Dublin; a member of the Kazim Temple in Roanoke; and a member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was also a member of Toastmasters International, where he served in a variety of positions. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Smith Graham, of Dublin; a daughter, Sandy Myers and her husband, Keith, of Roanoke; a son, Robbie Graham and his wife, Jaime, of Dublin; and a sister, Virginia Jones and her husband, Franklin, of Radford. He is also survived by two grandsons, Scott Myers and Gregory Myers. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010, at the Dublin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeanette Tagg officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens where the VFW Post #1184 will conduct Military Honors and Henry Clay Lodge #280 will conduct Masonic Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the church from 4 until 8 p.m.
Curtis displayed his love to all, but more especially to his family, and was always a very optimistic leader in the community. Curtis never met a stranger and always had a smile and a handshake for everyone! Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, may make memorial contributions to the Ruritan National Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, Va. 24084 or to the Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084. Online condolences my be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. on March 6, 2010.¹

     Hubert Daniel Graham was buried at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Potts Camp, Marshall Co., Mississippi.⁵ His Social Security Number was 231-24-4897.¹⁰ He was born on June 3, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,11,10,12 He married Jo Della Ray on January 13, 1951 at Marion, Crittenden Co., Arkansas.⁶ Hubert Daniel Graham died on July 29, 1973 at age 46.^5,12

     Elrica Kate Sowers was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on March 3, 1926 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of September 19, 1946,her married name was Graham.⁴ She married Andrew Lester Graham Jr., son of Andrew Lester Graham Sr. and Annie Pearl Yeatts, on September 19, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Elrica Kate Sowers died on December 31, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.^2,5 She Elrica Kate Sowers Graham of Roanoke and formerly of Pulaski, Va., died on Monday, December 31, 2018, at the age of 92. A native of Willis, Va., Elrica was a graduate of Roanoke College and later earned a master's degree Radford University. Following World War II, she met Andrew L. Graham Jr. and they were married in 1946. They were blessed with 55 years of marriage, four children, and four grandchildren. Elrica was preceded in death by two young daughters, Emily and Anne. Survivors include her daughter, Amy Brooks and husband, Donald, of Stuart, Fla; son, Mark and wife, Rena, of Roanoke; grandchildren and spouses, Amanda Brooks Cooper and Patrick of Roanoke, Aaron Brooks and Nicole of Charlottesville, Emily Graham Hadacek and Jonathan of Chicago, and Katelyn Graham Oliveira and David of Atlanta; great-grandchildren, Colin, Carleigh and Claire Cooper, Jay and Stiles Hadacek, and Mack Oliveira; and a brother, Harry Sowers Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Midlothian. Elrica was a lifelong church and community leader, as well as, an award-winning Earth Science Teacher in the public-school system. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church, 4608 Brambleton Avenue, SW, Roanoke, VA. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. on January 6, 2019.²

     Virginia Lou Graham Mrs. Virginia Lou Graham Jones died peacefully in her home in Henrico, Co. on May 19, 2025, at the age of 86 with her children, William and Jennifer and beloved cat, Thomas by her side. A resident of Radford, VA from 1966-2023 Ginny, the youngest of 10 children, was born in Floyd County, VA to Annie Pearl Yeatts Graham and Andrew Lester Graham. She was raised by her mother and her beloved older brothers, Buddy, Andy and Curtis. A native of Floyd, VA Ginny known then as "Genna Lou" graduated from Floyd High School. She then attended Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing at "the old Jefferson Hospital" in Roanoke, VA. After graduating from nursing school, she became the school nurse at Ferrum Junior College and it was there that she met the love of her life, Franklin. After a three-year courtship they married in 1963 and moved to Athens, GA where Franklin was pursuing his PhD and Ginny became the Head Nurse on the OB unit at the Catholic Hospital. She was proud to say "I delivered many babies from 2 lbs to 12. I didn't lose any of them." Ginny was a lifelong learner. After moving to Radford, she continued her education at Radford University earning a BS degree in Library Science. Once her children became school age, she began teaching in the LPN Nursing Program at Radford High School. While teaching she also earned her Master's degree in Physical Science. In addition to teaching nursing she also taught earth science and was in charge of the Bobcat yearbook for several years. She finished her career as Director of the Nursing Program at Radford High School, where she was directly responsible for training many LPN's throughout the New River Valley and beyond. Ginny was also an avid maker. She loved working with her hands and creating. She was a seamstress, knitter, woodworker, basket maker, quilter, water colorist, and gardener, creating hundreds of pieces of clothing, baskets, quilts, artwork, and beautiful plants, trees and flowers. Ginny loved to serve others; so much so that a church member's daughter called her "The Meals on Wheels lady." Not because she was volunteering for Meals on Wheels, but because it sure seemed like she was as she was always cooking and baking and taking meals to people during times of need. Ginny joined the congregation of The Presbyterian Church of Radford in 1966. She was a devoted church attendee and served in many capacities including as a Sunday school teacher, member of the bell choir and as a Deacon. She also spent many hours sorting jewelry for the Radford Clothing Bank to differentiate the "real stuff" from the other. Ginny read constantly. From historical fiction to romance novels to nonfiction books about WW2 and the Third Reich, she was always reading something. Needless to say, she had many books and magazines in her home that she was always "gonna get to reading." Later in life, she became a proud member of the Daughters of the Revolution researching her family tree for all patriots that served. Ginny's greatest love was her family. Nothing thrilled her more than watching her children and grandchildren do what they love from attending track meets to basketball games to soccer games and musical theater and choir performances- Gmomma was always there to cheer everybody on. She was so proud of her three grandchildren, William Graham Franklin Jones, Elizabeth Carrington Kaufman and Jones Gardner Kaufman who all graduated from high school this spring. She was thrilled that each of them will be attending college. Graham to UVA, Elizabeth to NYU and Gardner to Virginia Tech. She was the best grandmother one could ask for. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Dr. Franklin McGehee Jones, her granddaughter Anna Yeatts Kaufman, her sister, Mildred Graham Dallas, her brothers, Buddy, Andrew, Curtis, Hubert and Jimmy Graham and the siblings she never knew. She is survived by her two children, Jennifer Jones Kaufman (Wes) of Richmond and William Franklin Jones (Theresa) of Vienna Va and grandchildren, William Graham Franklin Jones, Elizabeth Carrington Kaufman and Jones Gardner Kaufman. Additionally she is survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and their spouses, children and grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Reidlawn Cemetery in Reidsville, NC.² She was buried at Reidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² She was born on September 7, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of November 30, 1963,her married name was Jones.⁴ She married Dr. Franklin McGehee Jones on November 30, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,4,5 Virginia Lou Graham died on May 19, 2025 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 86.²

     Dr. Franklin McGehee Jones was buried at Reidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,6 He Dr. Franklin McGehee Jones died peacefully at his daughter’s home, surrounded by family on August 28, 2020, at the age of 87. Franklin was a resident of Radford, Va. since 1966. He was born in 1933 to William Neuma and Myrtle Soyars Jones. Franklin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Lou Graham Jones. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Anna Yeatts Kaufman. A native of Reidsville N.C., Franklin graduated from Ruffin High School in 1951, and attended Appalachian State University, receiving both a B.S. in science and mathematics and an M.A. in chemistry. He then attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and graduated in 1960 with a master’s degree in science education and chemistry. He received his Ed.D. from the University of Georgia in 1966 after further specialization in science education and chemistry. After earning his Ed.D, Franklin spent his entire career at his beloved Radford University as professor of physical sciences. He wrote and received many grants through the years, funding his work with teachers and students in counties all over SWVA. He also served in several capacities including Chairman of the Department of Physical Science and represented RU on the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. Franklin distinguished himself as one of the leading science educators not only in Southwest Virginia, but also at the state and national levels, winning many awards for his commitment to science education. With an unassuming manner that masked his unflaggling commitment to making science more accessible and relevant to students from kindergarten to graduate school, Franklin spent nearly six decades as a strong advocate for reform in science education. Dr. Jones grew up a farm boy in Rockingham County, N.C. As a boy he loved to play baseball, broke his nose boxing and was very competitive, yet always played by the rules. His intelligence and tenacity, with encouragement from his parents, drove him to leave the farm and pursue college. He battled health issues his entire life beginning at age 10 when he had rheumatic heart fever and it was thought he would never walk again. He defied odds over and over again with heart challenges and strokes, and was tenaciously fighting for his life until the end. Franklin loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He coached his son’s baseball and basketball teams and daughter’s basketball teams. He always brought his stopwatch to his daughter’s track meets to check her pace. He attended virtually every basketball, baseball, soccer and track meet, home or away. Franklin and Ginny had season tickets to UNC football for years and he loved to watch Carolina basketball. He attended 10 NCAA basketball tournaments and was lucky enough to watch UNC win 3. Together, he and his daughter watched UNC win every one of their championships since 1982. “G-daddy” always had a science toy for his grandchildren. He loved family vacations with everyone all together, and he also loved his cats. He enjoyed debating any subject and talking to young people, as well as spending time at the family farm in N.C. and gardening at his house. Franklin joined the congregation of The Presbyterian Church of Radford, Va. in 1966. He was a devoted church attendee and served several times as a Ruling Elder and Deacon and also served on the pastor search committee. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ginny; and their two children, Jennifer Jones Kaufman (Wes) of Richmond, Va., and William Franklin Jones (Theresa) of Vienna, Va. He was so proud of his three grandchildren, William Graham Franklin Jones, Elizabeth Carrington Kaufman and Jones Gardner Kaufman. Additionally, he is survived by his brother, Cecil Ray Jones, niece, Dawn Jones McCollum and her husband, Chris and their children and grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Reidlawn Cemetery in Reidsville, N.C.⁶ He was born on March 10, 1933 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,5 He married Virginia Lou Graham, daughter of Andrew Lester Graham Sr. and Annie Pearl Yeatts, on November 30, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 Dr. Franklin McGehee Jones died on August 28, 2020 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 87.^5,6

     Emily Karen Graham was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 She was born on January 23, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 She died on August 29, 1952 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 2.^2,4,5,6 She Aug. 29 - Emily Karen Graham, 2½ years old, died this morning in a local hospital. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Graham, Jr., a sister, Amy Kathleen Graham; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sowers, Willis; and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Graham, Sr., Floyd. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. on August 30, 1952.⁶

     Anne Sowers Graham was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 She was born on July 25, 1953 at Radford, Virginia.^7,2,3,4 She died on December 6, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,5 She Dec. 6 - Anne Sowers Graham, four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Graham, Pulaski, died in a Roanoke hospital this afternoon. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are: one sister, Amy Catherine Graham, Pulaski; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cline Sowers, Willis; and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Graham, Floyd. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. on December 7, 1953.⁵

     Col. Thomas Spencer Dallas was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on December 12, 1913 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,6,4 He married Fannie Mildred Graham, daughter of Andrew Lester Graham Sr. and Annie Pearl Yeatts, on September 18, 1940 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,7,3 Col. Thomas Spencer Dallas died on April 25, 1962 at Alaska at age 48.^6,5 He Thomas Spencer Dallas, 46, whose military career started with the 116th Infantry, this area's National Guard regiment and with which he became a military hero in the Normandy Campaign, was killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska last Thursday. Seven others died. Col. Dallas returned to active duty with the Army in 1951 after helping to reactivate the 116th following World War II demobilization. A citizen of Martinsville, he was a lieutenant in its Co. H of the 116th at mobilization in 1941 and in 1942 was promoted to a captaincy when he succeeded Capt. Thomas D. Howie of Staunton, later to be immortalized as the "Major of St. Lo", as S-1 and regimental adjutant. Col. Dallas, by then a major, was awarded the Silver Star for gallant action following D-Day and the Omaha Beach landings in Normandy, in moving to the head of a battalion column of the 116th and saving the unit from being cut in two by enemy fire. He also wore the Bronze Star for "meritorious achievement" from D-Day June 6, 1944 until July 8, The Purple Heart was another of his decorations. At the time of the Normandy invasion, Dallas Was executive officer of the 116th's 1st Battalion. He left the 29th Division (Va.-Md.) and returned to active duty in June 1951, His wife, two sons and a daughter were with him in Alaska. His father, P. K. Dallas, 82, formerly operated a store in the Mountain Valley area of Henry County. A sister, Mrs. Victor Rislow, lives in Martinsville, a brother, Stedman, is a Danville resident. Maj. Gen, E. W. Opie of Staunton, a former commander of the 116th, said yesterday that Col. Dallas Was one of the finest officers he had ever known and that his death was a great loss to the military service. on April 29, 1962.⁵

     James Edwin "Jimmy" Graham was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^4,5 He married Doris Mae Orange.^10,5 James Edwin "Jimmy" Graham was born on January 15, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,7 He died on December 28, 1964 at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Orange Co., New York, at age 32.^4,5,11 He Sgt. James Edwin Graham, 32, died Monday, at Stewart Air Force Base, N.Y. He was a Floyd native. Surviving his wife, Mrs. Doris Orange Graham; two sons, James and Jeffery Graham, Newzurgh, N.Y; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Y. Graham, Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred G. Dallas, Blacksburg, Mrs. Virginia G. Jones, Athens, Ga; four brothers, C. (Buddy) Graham, Galax, Andrew L. Graham, Pulaski, A. Curtis Graham, Dublin, Hubert D. Graham, Seattle, Wash. Funeral will be at Arlington National Cemetery. on December 31, 1964.⁵

     Ethel F. Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 Her married name was Smith.³ She was born on August 31, 1902 at Virginia.^1,4 She married Albert P. Smith on April 16, 1927.^4,6 Ethel F. Yeatts died on July 28, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^4,6 She SMITH, Ethel Y., 92, of Floyd, passed away at her home Friday, July 28, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. P. Smith. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Geneva S., Knowles, Christiansburg; two grandchildren, Dianne Simpkins, Rocky Gap, Larry Knowles, Riner; three beloved great-grandchildren, Courtney, Christian, and Patrick Simpkins, Rocky Gap; two half brothers, David Yeatts, Charlottesville, Paul Yeatts, Texas; one half sister, Estella Whitlock, Floyd; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Lynn Schlapfer, Lincoln Park, N.J; friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 1995, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Graham officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to t he Arthritis Foundation. on July 29, 1995.⁶

     Thomas Alfred Yeatts Jr. was buried at Cemetery of the Santa Lucia Co., S.A., Santa Lucia, Cuba.⁵ He was born circa 1904 at Virginia.¹ He died on June 18, 1936 at Bariay, Cuba; Struck by a locomotive.⁵

     Edward Lee Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 2, 1908 at Virginia.^3,1 He died on July 24, 1970 at age 62.¹

     James David Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 20, 1924 at Virginia.^2,4 She died on June 7, 2014 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 90.^4,5 She James D. Yeatts, of Charlottesville, passed away June 7, 2014. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in France and Germany. He saw action days before The Battle Of The Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was born February 20, 1924. His parents were Thomas Alfred and Mary Ollie Blackwell Yeatts. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Joe Paul Yeatts, Thomas Lewis Yeatts, Dr. Silas Terry Yeatts, James Cook Yeatts, Thomas Alfred Yeatts Jr. and Edwin Lee (Ed) Yeatts; six sisters, Estella Yeatts Whitlock, Ruby Bell Yeatts, Mary Ester (Mae) Hester, Annie Pearl Graham, Cella Wade and Ethel Smith; one sister-in-law, Helen K. Yeatts. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a dear friend, Lottie Hurt. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post # 127. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be. on June 9, 2014.⁴