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LUPOLD, Ray Palmer: 25 Nov 1913 - 4 Jan 1998
Source: online newspaper posting
The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 9 Jan 1998, pgB1 (Metro)
LUPOLD, Ray Palmer, 84, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, January 4, 1998, in Fayetteville, N.C. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge #86 AF &AM. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tim Blair, Fayetteville, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Leslie Lupold, Petersburg; four granddaughters; and two grandsons. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Kanney officiating and burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Men's Sunday School Class, 220 W. Main St., Christsiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home

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MALONE, Samuel Lewis: Jul 1859 - 29 Apr 1919
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Choteau Acantha newspaper Thur., May 8, 1919
Dr. Samuel L. Malone, died at his home in Cleaver, Mo., on April 25 [1919] at the age of 58 yeas and was buried in the cemetery at Great Falls on Saturday beside the grave of his daughter, Bonnie. Mr. Malone followed his profession in Kansas City up until the year 1909 when he removed to Choteau [Mt.] with his family. All of whom reside in the vicinity at the present time, excepting one daughter who lives in Oregon. Deceased is survived by Grace Malone, his wife, and Carlton K., Robert L., of Choteau; Mrs. P.C. Truchot, Mitchel, Ore.; Mrs. Z.B. Noble, of Bynum, Mrs. Alexander Truchot and Ruth Malone. Dr. Malone was a man of winning personality and during his residence in Montana formed a wide circle of friends.

Choteau Montanan newspaper May 9, 1919
Dr. Samuel Malone who died at Cleaver, Mo., on April 25 [1919] at the age of 58 years, was buried last Saturday at Great Falls, beside the remains of his daughter Miss Bonnie Malone, whose death occurred at Great Falls a couple of years ago, the result of her clothing catching fire while she was engaged in cleaning them. Dr. Malone came to Choteau with his family from Kansas City in 1909 and made his home in this vicinity since that date. He is survived by his wife, Grace Malone and Carlton K., and Robert L. Malone, of Choteau, his sons; Mrs. P.C. Truchot of Mitchel Ore., Mrs. Z.B. Noble of Bynum; Mrs. Alex Truchot and Miss Ruth Malone of Choteau, his daughters.

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MARTIN, Frank Brammer: 10 Apr 1933 - 13 Feb 2001
Source: online newspaper archive
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 15, 2001
MARTIN, Frank Brammer, 67, of 560 Woodlawn Ave., Martinsville, died Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and H C. Born April 10, 1933 in Montgomery County, Va., he was the son of the late William Taylor Martin and Essie Kanode Martin. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melita Martin. He retired from Tultex Spindale Plant after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Katharine Martin, of the home; two sons, Christopher Keith Martin, Richmond, Rodney Taylor Martin, Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Zane Martin, Christiansburg; one sister, Linda Jean Martin, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 16, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. in the Norris Funeral Services Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Derflinger officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 1 p.m. until service time at Norris Funeral Services.

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MARTIN, Katharine Ruth "Kitty" (Knowles): 19 Jul 1932 - 30 Jul 2007
Source: online newspaper posting
Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 2 Aug 2007
Katharine Ruth Knowles Martin, 75, of Martinsville, Va. died on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. Known as "Kitty," she was born July 19, 1932 in Montgomery County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Alvin Knowles and Ruth King Knowles. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Brammer Martin and one brother, Harless Knowles. Ms. Martin was a member of Chatham Heights United Methodist Church. Surviving are her two sons, Christopher Keith Martin of Richmond, Va. and Rodney Taylor Martin of Raleigh, N.C.; three sisters, Jane Sterling of Gloucester Point, Va., Phyllis Wilburn of Roanoke, Va., and Bonnie Hall of Ridgeway, Va.; and one brother, Selma Knowles of Christiansburg, Va. The funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Ed Burch officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., before the service. Memorials may be made to a children's charity of the donor's choice.

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MASSEY, Ruth Melissa (Satterfield): 31 May 1840 - 13 May 1935
Source: transcribed from microfilm image
The Amarillo Globe, Amarillo, Texas, Tuesday, May 14, 1935, p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth M. Massey, 95, will be conducted at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Polk Street Mehodist Church by Rev. C. C. Gaines, church pastor. Mrs. Massey died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L T Sears, 714 Tyler Street. Other survivors are three sons, G R and W. E. Massey of ?ville, Iowa, and H H Massey of ?, Iowa. She was the widow of L. D. Massey, a civil War veteran who died here 17 years ago. She held membership in the Polk Street Methodist Church. N .S. Griggs and Sons will be in charge of the rites.

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McPEAK, Frederick B: 9 Oct 1912 - 4 Sep 1973
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The Register, Danville, Virginia, Wednesday, September 5, 1973, p2B
Fred McPeak Dies Yesterday
Fred B McPeak of the Hotel Danville died yesterday morning. McPeak, 60, was born in Schoolfield, a son of Mrs. Sena S. McPeak and the late William C. McPeak. In addition to his mother of 29 Dallas Ave., he is survived by two sister and one brother, Mrs. Thelma June Meadows of Danville, Mrs. Nellie R. Shore of Silver Springs, Fla., and Chester L. McPeak of Greensboro. Graveside rites will be held in the Dan View Cemetery in Eden at 2 p.m. tomorrow by the Rev. M. N. DeHaven. The body is at Swicegood Funeral Home. The family will be at Mrs. McPeak's home on Dallas Avenue.

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McPEAK, Kethel Miller: 8 Feb 1911 - 5 Oct 2003
Source: online newspaper archive
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - October 6, 2003
McPEAK, Kethel Miller, 92, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Laurel Meadows Nursing Home in Laurel Fork, Va. He was born February 8, 1911 to the late Jonathan and Judia Dalton McPeak. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Van Sutphin McPeak, five sisters, Cora Bolt, Annie Dalton, Pearl McPeak Summers, Mattie Rush, Ona Tilley and three brothers, Benjamin, Rev. John and Grover McPeak. Mr. McPeak retired from United Elastic Corp. and was a member of Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are his wife, Cassie K. McPeak, of the home; one daughter, Rita Lawson of Martinsville; one stepdaughter, Pamela G. Jordan of Tyler, Texas; three stepsons, Wayne M. Campbell of Eden, N.C., Randy M. Campbell of Arlington, Texas, Wilson E. Campbell of Meadows of Dan; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 11 stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. McPeak will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with the Rev. Randy Rippey officiating. Burial will follow in the McPeak Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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MOORE, Burley Jean (Semones): 25 Dec 1943 - 29 Jan 2006
Source: online newspaper posting
The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, Tuesday, Jan 31, 2006
PULASKI - Burley Jean Semones Moore, 62, of Pulaski, Va. died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at the Waverly Healthcare Center, Waverly, Va. She was born in Pulaski County on Dec. 25, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Burley Edward Semones and Imogene Knowles Semones. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Annette Kathleen Moore. Surviving are: her daughter, Alice M. Cappellino, Rockville, Va.; son, Barry S. Moore, Jr., Pulaski; sisters, Marguerite Rupe, Simpsonville, S.C., Marie Hughes, Milledgeville, Ga.; brothers, Ronnie Semones, Clearwater, Fla., James Semones, Pulaski, Va., Larry Semones, Winston-Salem, N. C.; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at 10 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Wednesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made in honor of Hayden Moore to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.

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MOORE, Hayden Costigan: 14 Feb 1997 - 15 Apr 2006
Source: online memorial posting
http://www.haydenmoore.com/
Hayden Costigan Moore, age 9, received his angel wings on Saturday morning, April 15, 2006 at his home in Pulaski, Virginia after a two year battle with Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), a rare form of brain cancer. He was born February 14, 1997. He was a third grader at Snowville Elementary School where he loved all his teachers and his many friends. Hayden was preceded in death by his grandmother, Burley Jean Moore. Hayden's memory will be forever cherished by his parents, Barry and Christy Moore, Jr.; his sister Madeline and his brother, Peyton, of the home; his maternal grandparents, David and Helen Heavener of Blacksburg; paternal grandfather, Barry S. Moore, Sr., Pulaski; aunts and uncles, Mary and Chuck Heavener, Blacksburg; Alice and Joe Cappellino and two cousins, Christian and Connor Cappellino of Rockville, Virginia. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. There will be a Celebration of Hayden's life on Tuesday 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 408 North Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski with Reverend Jeff Kackley officiating. Burial services will follow at the Shiloh Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in memory of Hayden Moore. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.

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MURPHY, Daisy L (Knowles): 4 Dec 1877 - 25 Mar 1967
Source: transcribed from microfilm image
Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, 26 Mar 1967
MURPHY - Mrs. Daisy L. 1108 Sangamon Dr. Survived by nieces, Mrs. Paul Hunt, Liberty, Mo., Miss Evelyn Raffety, Los Angeles. Remains forwarded to Kansas City, Mo. for services and interment. LAMAR & SMITH FUNERAL HOME.

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NEWSOM, Dwight L: 18 Jul 1924 - 7 Mar 2001
Source: online posting
San Angelo Standard Times, San Angelo, Texas, Mar 8, 2001
SWEETWATER Dwight Newsom, 76, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Decker Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Greer of Maryneal and Marilyn Sheen of Sweetwater; and son, Tommy Newsom of Midland.

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NEWSOM, Jewell Louise (Knowles) (Pridemore) (Wilburn): 11 Apr 1925 - 29 Nov 1999
Source: online posting
San Angelo Standard Times, San Angelo, Texas, December 1, 1999
COLEMAN - Louise Pridemore Newsom, 74, of Maryneal died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999,at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery. She was born April 11, 1925, in Coleman. She was a homemaker and a member of Maryneal Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dwight Newsom of Maryneal; two sons, Ralph ``Skip'' Pridemore of Cloudcroft, N.M., and Randy George Pridemore of Scottsville, Ky.; a daughter, Linda Wilburn of Keller; two sisters, Lena Wallis and Barbara Gillis, both of Coleman; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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PAULIN, Lawrence E: 18 Nov 1919 - 20 Jan 2005
Source: online newspaper archive
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - January 22, 2005
Lawrence E. (Larry) Paulin, 85, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Conner Paulin; and brothers, Raymond and Edward Paulin. Larry was a talented trumpet player and for many years played for several jazz and big bands. Surviving are his sons, Philip E. Paulin and wife, Amy of Dublin, Ohio, Kenneth R. Paulin of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; daughters, Suzanne P. Aldridge and husband, William of Matthews, N.C., Catherine A. Paulin, Rita P. Lewis and husband, Dave, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Emily Lewis, Kelly Paulin and Ben Paulin; sisters, Betty J. Grubb of Stewartsville, Doris P. Adams, of Jacksonville, Fla. A prayer service will be conducted 2:30 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2005, at Simpson Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 366-0707.

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PAULIN, Mary Sue (Conner): 6 Oct 1917 - 3 Apr 2000
Source: online newspaper archive
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - April 6, 2000
PAULIN, Sue Conner, of Roanoke, entered the Assembly of Angels in God's presence on Tuesday, April 4, 2000 following a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. The last survivor of a family of six sisters and six brothers born to Joseph Green Conner and Lydia Helms Conner of Floyd County, Va. She was the loving wife of Lawrence E. Paulin, and was the proud mother of Philip E. Paulin and wife, Amy, Dublin, Ohio, Suzanne P. Aldridge and husband, William, Hollywood, Fla., Catherine A. Paulin, Rita P. Lewis and husband, Dave, all of Roanoke, Kenneth R. Paulin, Hollywood, Florida; and grandmother to Emily Lewis, Roanoke, and Kelly and Ben Paulin, Dublin, Ohio. A Prayer Service will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2000 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2000 in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. (366-0707)

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PETERS, Alvis Edward: 8 Apr 1922 - 29 Jul 1993
Source: online newspaper posting
The Roanoke Time, Roanoke, Virginia, July 30, 1993, pg B-2, Metro section
PETERS, Alvis Edward, 71, of Riner, died Thursday, July 29, 1993, in the VA Medical Center, Salem. He was a veteran of World War II; and a retired employee of Roanoke City Mills. He is survived by his wife, Jean Graham Peters; daughter and son-in-law, Alva and Kenneth Phillips, Riner; two granddaughters, Nicole K. Phillips and Valerie N. Phillips both of Riner; four sisters, Mrs. M.B. (Elsie) McFarland, Ms. Ocie Peters, Ms. Gertrude Peters, all of Christiansburg, Mrs. Calvin (Weda) Boothe, Floyd. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 1993, from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Phil Simms and Rev. Raymond Kelley with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

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PILSON, Goldie Tootsie (Cassell): 29 Apr 1928 - 12 Aug 2001
Source: online newspaper posting
Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Henry Co., Virginia,August 15, 2001
Goldie Tootsie Cassell Pilson, 73, of Vesta, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. A Patrick County native, she was born on April 29, 1928 to the late Edgar Cassell and the late Maggie Knowles Cassell. Her husband, Jesse Wayne Pilson, preceded her in death; also, a grandson, Jason Keith; sister, Sylvia Hopkins, and a brother, Elmer Cassell. She retired from the United Elastic Corporation, and for a number of years wrote a weekly column for The Enterprise in Stuart, entitled, "Mountain Echoes." She was a member of Dan River Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Gail Pilson Keith of Stuart; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fredrick Cassell of Hillsville and James Cassell of Vesta; and three sisters, Lessie Thomas of North Carolina, Dovie Legus of Richmond and Fran Hines of Birmingham, Ala. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Dan River Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Donnie Conner officiating. Burial will follow in the Cassell family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements.

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PRICE, William E: 1935 - 1 Oct 1998
Source: online newspaper posting
The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, October 2, 1998, page B2
PRICE, William E., (""Bill"") 63, of Roanoke County went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 1,1998, at his home. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, a retired employee of General Electric with over 40 years of service and a member of Morgan's Baptist Church, Moneta. Surviving are his wife, Bessie (Bess) M. Price of Roanoke County; son, William Bruce Price of Houston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth R. and Robbin Price of Roanoke; daughter, Jessica L. Martin of Buchanan; brother and sister-in-law, Owen A. and Betty Price of Salem; sisters, Lillian P. Myers and Lois P. Reid both of Blacksburg; sister-in-law, Jeanette Price of Christiansburg; also many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends that he loved dearly. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 3 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 1998, with the Rev. Richard C. (Rick) Mallory officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Dale Memorial Park, Fincastle, Va. with Military Rites by V.F.W. Post 1264. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Morgan's Baptist Church, P.O. Box 477, Moneta, Va., 24121 or Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.

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QUESSENBERRY, Horatio Dwight: 19 Aug 1914 - 2 Sep 2000
Source: online newspaper posting
The Jefferson Post, Ashe Co., North Carolina, Thursday, Sep 7, 2000
Horatio Dwight Quessenberry, 86, was remembered at memorial services held Sept. 5 at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Rev. Hayward Morrison and Rev. A.B. Weaver officiated. Burial followed in the Cranberry Cemetery in Laurel Springs. Mr. Quessenberry was born in Floyd County, Va. to Percy and Ola Quessenberry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Reeves Quessenberry. He was a member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1934 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army as a captain in infantry, he was a World War II veteran where he served in Germany, Italy and France. He worked for the Surry County, N.C. Public School System as a teacher. During the 1940s, Mr. Quessenberry served as the Ashe County, N.C. Agricultural Extension Agent. During the 1950s, he served as a livestock specialist in Raleigh with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture until his retirement in 1976. He is survived by his son, Frank Quessenberry, West Jefferson; three daughters, Barbara Derman, East Lansing, Mich., Betsy Griffin, Joplin, Mo., and Marion Hinson, Marshville; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the West Jefferson United Methodist Church, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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QUESSENBERRY, Jean (Reeves): 1 Jan 1910 - 2 Mar 1999
Source: online newspaper posting
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - March 4, 1999
WEST JEFFERSON - Jean Reeves Quessenberry, 89 of 211 Melody Lane, died at her home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Quessenberry was born in Ashe County on January 1, 1910 to Frank and Myrtle Reeves. She was married to H.D. Quessenberry on June 26, 1937. She was a retired school teacher having served in the Ashe, Alleghany, and Wake Counties school systems. She was a member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and teacher. Memorial services will be conducted at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Skipper Watwood officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Cranberry Cemetery in Laurel Springs, NC. Mrs. Quessenberry is survived by her husband H.D. Quessenberry of the home; three daughters, Marion Hinson of Marshville, NC, Betsy Griffin of Joplin, MO, and Barbara Derman of East Lansing, MI; one son, Frank Quessenberry of West Jefferson; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the West Jefferson United Methodist Church at PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or Hospice of Ashe of PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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QUESSENBERRY, Ola C (Knowles): 28 May 1895 - 22 Aug 1990
Source: online newspaper posting
Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia,August 23, 1990
QUESSENBERRY, OLA K.FLOYD - Ola Knowles Quessenberry, 95, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 1990, in a Jefferson North Carolina nursing home. She is survived by one son, Horatio D. Quessenberry, West Jefferson, N. C.; one sister, Ruby K. Graham, Floyd; two brothers, O. Jordan Knowles, Floyd; Leland A. Knowles, Christiansburg; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard A Giessler officiating. Burial will be in Greasy Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd, Va.

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RAY, Eula "Judy" (Knowles): 30 Apr 1927 - 19 Apr 2002
Source: online newspaper posting
The Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Virginia, 21 Apr 2002
www.martinsvillebulletin.com
Eula K. Ray
Eula "Judy" Knowles Ray, 74, of Meadows of Dan, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. A Patrick County native, she was the daughter of the late Willie Knowles and Illian Boyd Knowles, and was preceded in death by her husband, William A. "Mutt" Ray Sr.; a sister, Glennie Reynolds; and three brothers, Clyde, James, and Hassell "Hank" Knowles. She was a longtime member of Dan River Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Ferguson of Collinsville; three sons, Roger Ray and Jeff Ray, both of Bassett and William A. "Billy" Ray Jr. of Martinsville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Cassie McPeak of Meadows of Dan; and four brothers, Pete Knowles and Kennard Knowles, both of Ohio, Arnold Knowles of Sterling and Virgil Knowles of Martinsville. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Donnie Conner officiating. Burial will be in the Knowles-Eden family cemetery. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today.
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online newspaper posting
The Martinsville Bulletin,Martinsville, Virginia, 23 Apr 2002
www.martinsvillebulletin.com
Eula K. Ray
A funeral for Eula "Judy" Knowles Ray, 74, of Meadows of Dan, who died April 19, 2002, was held Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, with Elder Donnie Conner officiating. Burial followed in the Knowles-Eden family cemetery. Pallbearers were Dwayne Ray, Charlie Ray, Stephen Ferguson, Ray Helms, Billy Handy, Kennard Knowles and Ronnie Cassell.

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RAY, William A "Mutt": 5 Jun 1920 - 8 Dec 2000
Source: online newspaper posting
probably the Martinsville Bulletin, but maybe Roanoke Times
William A. "Mutt" Ray, 80, of Cherry Creek Rd., Meadows of Dan, died Friday, December 8, 2000, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born on June 5, 1920 in Patrick County and was a son of the late Charlie and Sarah Joyce Ray. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He served in the U.S. Army in the 27th Infantry Division during World War II. He had been self employed as a floor finisher, and was a member of Hillsville VFW Post 1115. He was of the Christian faith. Surviving are his wife, Eula Knowles Ray of the home; one daughter, Diane Ferguson of Collinsville; three sons, Roger Ray and Jerry Ray, both of Bassett, and William A. "Billy" Ray Jr. of Martinsville; one brother, Ed Ray of Hillsville and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Dr. Calvin Raines officiating. Burial, with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard, was in the Knowles-Eden family cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Ray, Ray Clark, Charlie Ray, Dewayne Ray, Stephen Ferguson and Ray Vernon.

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ROWELL, Frances Ellen (Knowles): 18 Mar 1928 - 11 Jan 2001
Source: online newspaper posting
The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, January 14, 2001
ROWELL, Frances Ellen Knowles, 72, of Huntsville, Ala., and formerly of Christiansburg, died Thursday, January 11, 2001. The daughter of the late Henry Edgar and Willie Walters Knowles, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold V. Rowell. She is survived by two sons, Douglass Harold Rowell of Gurley, Ala., Donald C. Rowell of Huntsville, Ala.; and two grandsons. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2001, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday morning at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, January 15, 2001
ROWELL, Frances Ellen Knowles, 72, of Huntsville, Ala., and formerly of Christiansburg, Va., died Thursday, January 11, 2001. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney. The family will receive friends from 9 until 11 a.m. Monday morning at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg,

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ROYAL, Floyd Edward: 23 Nov 1925 - 24 Feb 1995
Source: online newspaper posting
The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 25 Feb 1995, pgB-2, Metro section
ROYAL, Floyd E., 69, of Christiansburg, died Friday, February 24, 1995, in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. He was the son of the late W. L. and Aulelia S. Royal. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry E. and Bonnie royal; one brother, Fred N. Royal; one sister, Marie Bandy; one grandson, Blake E. Royal, all of Christiansburg. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. tuesday, February 28, 1995, at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, conducted by the Rev. Peter duPlessis. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. There will be no visitation.

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RUANE, Matthew Allan: 7 Sep 1983 - 29 Apr 2002
Source: online newspaper posting
The Martinsville Bulletin, 7 May 2002
Matthew Allan Ruane, 18, of Dale City, died Monday, April 29, 2002, at his home. He was the son of David and Beverly Ruane of the home, and he was a member of Woodbridge Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Sherry Ruane and great-grandfathers, Lunda L. Clifton and Hammie Cockram. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Erin Ruane of Woodbridge, Monica Ruane of Dale City and Rachel Ruane of the home; his maternal grandfather, Walter Cockram; step-grandfather, Joseph Davis and grandmother, Lee C. Davis; paternal grandfather, Joseph Ruane and step-grandmother, Barbara Ruane; and great-grandmothers, Velva W. Clifton and Arlie Cockram, all of Martinsville. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Alex Cockram Cemetery in Vesta. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, is handling arrangements.

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SARVER, Jean Delsie (Light): 24 Jul 1920 - 21 Feb 2004
Source: online newspaper archive
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 23, 2004
Jean Delsie Light Sarver, 83, of Moneta, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2004, surrounded by her family at her side. Born July 24, 1920 in Meadows of Dan, Va., she was the second of eleven children born to the late Jim and Pearl Light, formerly of Patrick county. She lived her whole life in Patrick, Roanoke, and Bedford counties. She chose to lead a full and gratifying life of homemaking. Her love of flower and vegetable gardening gave her many hours of pleasure, nurturing the things she grew, preserving them for winter, keeping and using them to prepare countless meals for the family, and her extended family, whenever they came for a visit. Her life was centered around entertaining family at home and teaching her children and grandchildren to cook. She loved to travel. Other's well-being always came first in her mind. She was a long-time member of Belmont Christian Church in Roanoke, and retired after 17 years with Roanoke City Public Schools, working with children with special needs. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Clyde, Hill, and Lillian Belcher. She was a devoted wife of 62 years of a most devoted husband, Walter Sarver. Also surviving are three daughters, Earldeen Rorrer of Spencer, Va., Susanne Sigman and her husband Bob, of Charlottesville, Janette Burggrabe and her husband Charles, of Indiana; five sons, A. Richard and his wife Sandy, of Martinsville, Robert and his wife Brenda, of Richmond, Nelson and his wife Missy, of Roanoke, Larry and his wife Nora, of Roanoke, Gregory and his wife Christine, of Roanoke; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; five sisters and one brother, Lola Manning, Lois Sutton, Beulah Rigney, June Anne Sigmon, Jewel Alderman, Albert "Bud" Light. The funeral services will be conducted from Belmont Christian Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2004, with the Rev. David Walton officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Christian Church, Roanoke, Va. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 982-2221

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SEARS, Vallie Eulala (Hudgins): 7 Jun 1898 - 25 May 2003
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Clovis News Journal, Clovis, New Mexico, May, 2003
Ms. Vallie Eulala Sears, 104, of Clovis, a retired cashier, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. She was born on June 7, 1898, in Waco, Texas, to Benjamin and Ella Reynolds Hudgins. She moved to Clovis from Dallas, in 1923. She worked as a cashier at the newsstand of the Santa Fe Railroad for 25 years. She was a Jehovahs Witness. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ivan L. Sears; and a granddaughter, Beverly Gail Nance. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Lee of Clovis; a grandson, Bob Lee (and wife, Janie) of Galveston, Texas; two great-grandsons, Robert Lee IV and William Lee; and three great-great-grandchildren, Allison, Brittney and Trent. Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis. Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis. Chester Beavers officiated the services. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home of Amarillo.

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SEHEN, Elmer Lee: 24 Jul 1938 - 25 Feb 2008
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 26, 2008
Mr. Elmer Lee Sehen, 69, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Patrick County on July 24, 1938 to the late Bert Sehen and Faye VanSutphen Sehen. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sehen was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Wesley Sehen, and an infant sister. Mr. Sehen retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant, and had retired from the City of Danville at the Talbort Dam in Patrick County. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of VFW Post 8467 in Meadows of Dan. Mr. Sehen is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shelma Joan Garrett Sehen, of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Mark Clarke of Richmond, Rhonda and David Hughes of Bassett, Sonja and Allen Richards of Boones Mill, and Erica and Michael Sleboda of Roanoke; twelve grandchildren, Ezra, Moriah, Hannah, Sarah, Lucas, Cole, Isaiah, Micah, Judah, Jon, Jacob and Mikey; one great-grandson, Bryson; three sisters, Eleanor Young of Collinsville, Shirley Lott of Vesta and Hazel Martin of Bassett; and two brothers, Carl Sehen of Meadows of Dan and John Sehen of Dobson, North Carolina. Funeral services for Mr. Sehen will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Shockley officiating. Burial will follow in the Knowles-Eden Cemetery, with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Fund, 2511 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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SEHEN, Wesley Burton: 9 Nov 1933 - 4 Apr 1995
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - April 5, 1995
SEHEN, Wesley Burton, 61, of Route 1, Meadows of Dan, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995, at his home. He was born in Patrick County November 9, 1933, son of the late Berton A. Sehen and the late Faye VanSupthin Sehen. He was a veteran having served in Korea, retired from the Kraft Dairy Company and a member of the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Carol C. Sehen of the home; four sons, Lawrence B. Sehen, Stuart, George E. Lumpkin and J. Michael Lumpkin, both of Richmond, W. Tommy Lumpkin, Harrisonburg; five daughters, Deborah G. Dalton, Meadows of Dan, Susan L. Sehen, Roanoke, Barbara R. Saunders, Beaver Dam, Carol L. Thornton and Audrey L. Nelson, both of Richmond; 19 grandchildren; three brothers, Carl Sehen and Elmer Sehen, both of Meadows of Dan, John Sehen, Walkertown, NC; three sisters, Eleanor Young, Collinsville, Shirley Lott, Vesta, Hazel Martin, Bassett. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 1995, at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Holland officiating. Burial will follow in the Eden-Knowles Family Cemetery in Meadows of Dan. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Eden-Knowles Family Cemetery Fund, Route 2, Box 239-A, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 or to the Vesta Rescue Squad, Vesta, VA 24177. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.

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SEMONES, Imogene Llewllyn (Knowles): 12 Jul 1920 - 23 Jan 2006
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, January 26, 2006
Imogene Knowles Semones, 85, of Greenville, S.C. and formerly of Pulaski, Va., died Monday night, January 23, 2006 in the National Healthcare of Mauldin, S.C., where she was a resident for six years. She was born in Floyd County, Va. on July 12, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Samuel J. Knowles and Vennie Keith Knowles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burley Edward Semones; one granddaughter, Annette Moore; and one great-grandson, Dylan Vaughan. She was a long-standing member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Surviving are three daughters and son-in-law, Marguerite and Gene Rupe, Simpsonville, S.C., Marie Hughes, Milledgeville, Va., Burley Jean Moore, Richmond; three sons and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Linda Semones, Clearwater, Fla., James Semones, Pulaski, Larry Semones, Winston-Salem, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Grimm officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. Visiting will be Thursday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24013 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1833, Merrifield, Va. 22116. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.

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SIGMON, Percy A: 12 Mar 1933 - 11 Dec 2003
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Danville Register & Bee News, Danville, Virginia, December 13, 2003
DANVILLE, Va. - Percy A. Sigmon, 70, of 109 S. Hunter St., died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was in the hospital for the past two weeks. Born March 12, 1933, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Percy Lee Sigmon and Bernice Cook Sigmon. He lived all of his life in Danville. He worked as a long distance truck driver for Roy Stone Trucking and later worked as a pipe fitter with Dan River Inc. where he retired on disability. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was of the Holiness faith and was a former member of the Moose Club. He was married to June Light Sigmon. In addition to his wife of the residence, he is survived by four daughters, Audrey Chilton and Kimberly Moore, both of Danville, Tammy Hancock of Pelham, N.C., and Patricia Howell of Danville; one son, Gary Howell of Danville; two sisters, Cornelia Bridwell of Baltimore, Md., and Elizabeth Boothe of Danville; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, Annette Sigmon and five brothers. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of the Living God, Edmond St., with the Rev. Hassell Priddy officiating. Interment will be in the Cook-Sigmon Family Cemetery, S. Hunter St. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Swicegood Funeral Home and at other times will be at the residence. Swicegood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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SPANGLER, Benjamin Lesley: 16 Apr 1923 - 1 Dec 1996
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - December 2, 1996
SPANGLER, Benjamin Lesley, 73, of Vesta, died Sunday, December 1, 1996, in Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was awarded a Bronze Star for participating with his squadron in the landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy on VE Day. He also was awarded The European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon with four other Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart medal for his participation in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Spangler was one of a team of 16 at the U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Research and Development Center at Fort Belvoir responsible for developing the U.S. Tactical Floating Bridge. He was a 40-year resident of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, where he worked for the federal government at the Engineer Research and Development Laboratory at Fort Belvoir. He was a member of Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club, Vesta Rescue Squad and VFW Post #8467, and a 60-year member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. He was born in Patrick County on April 16, 1923, to the late Charles (''Tump"") Spangler and the late Kittie Cockram Spangler. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Spangler. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Handy Spangler, who was his teenage sweetheart; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Bohning of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Vicki Perry of Lebanon, Ohio; four grandchildren, Chris Satchel, and Mark, Tracy and Jennifer Bohning; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Young of Greenwood, S.C., and four brothers, Maurice Spangler of Bristol, Tenn., Harvie Spangler of Ruckersville, Bishop Spangler of San Diego, Calif., and Pat Spangler of Gainesville, Fla. Funeral services for Mr. Spangler will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 1996, at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Jack Holland and the Rev. Clarence Marshall. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The flag will be presented to Mrs. Spangler by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will be receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Vesta Rescue Squad or the Spangler Family Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moody Funeral Services in Stuart.

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SPANGLER, Iris (Branscome): 27 Nov 1915 - 18 Aug 2000
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - August 20, 2000
SPANGLER, Iris Branscome, 84, of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, August 18, 2000, at Cambridge House in Bristol, Tenn. She was a native of Patrick County, Va. and the daughter of the late Harvey W. and Ellen Quesenberry Branscome. She had made her home in Bristol for the past 58 years. She had operated a child care service in her home for 28 years and was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. She was the widow of Samuel M. Spangler and was also preceded in death by a brother, Moir Branscome of Hollywood, Fla. Survivors include her son, the Rev. Dr. Otto Maurice Spangler, Sr. of Gainesville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Otto Maurice Spangler, Jr., Victor Monroe Spangler, and Elizabeth Spangler Byrd; five great-grandchildren, Elise Danielle Spangler, Cameron Gray Spangler, Christopher Samuel Byrd, Joshua Pearce Spangler, and Bryce Noel Spangler; one brother, Eldon Branscome, of Thaxton, Va.; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cambridge House, Bristol, Tenn. with Brother David Burton officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Spangler Family Cemetery, Meadows of Dan, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Spangler Family Cemetery, Meadows of Dan, Va. 24120. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Spangler have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home of Bristol, Tenn. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at [email protected].

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SUTPHIN, Clarence A "Ike": 22 Oct 1909 - 14 May 1995
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, May 16, 1995, pg C2 (Metro)
SUTPHIN, Clarence A., (``Ike""), 85, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, May 14, 1995, at his home. He is survived by one sister, Leatha S. Lupold, Christiansburg; one brother, Glenn Sutphin, Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy L. Sutphin, Blacksburg; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, May 17, 1995, pg C2 (Metro)
SUTPHIN, Clarence A., (``Ike""), 85, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, May 14, 1995, at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne with burial in Sunset Cemetery.

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SUTPHIN, John William Bird: 15 Mar 1884 - 20 Dec 1959
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probably from the Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia
John W. Sutphin
Blacksburg - John William Sutphin, 70, died in a Roanoke hospital yesterday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Louis Sutphin; two daughters, Mrs. Ray Lupold, Christiansburg; Mrs. G. B. Leeson, Blacksburg; three sons, Roy L. and Clarence (Ike) Sutphin, both of Blacksburg; Glenn W. Sutphin, Glasgow, Mont.; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a brother, Tom Sutphin, Iager, W. Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Rettie Keith, Pulaski; Mrs. Cassie Smith, Mrs. Emma Harvey, both of Johnson City, Tenn. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery there. The body is at the home.

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TISDALE, John William: 10 Jun 1920 - 30 Jan 1993
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - February 2, 1993
PITTSBURG, Kan. - John W. Tisdale, a retired auto shop foreman, died Saturday in Pittsburg. He was 72. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Mr. Tisdale was born in Spartanburg, S.C. He worked for Ernest Allen Chevrolet for 16 years and for Vandergriff Chevrolet in Arlington for 17 years. Survivors: Wife, Wilma Tisdale of Pittsburg; son, John W. Tisdale Jr. of Fort Worth; stepson, Charles Harrell of Tyler; two stepdaughters, Glenda Kay Best and Judy Ann Bicknell, both of Pittsburg; brother, Fred Tisdale of Spartanburg, S.C.; three grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.

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TISDALE, Wilma Greta (Knowles) (Harrell): 29 Sep 1914 - 8 Oct 2006
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The Morning Sun, Pittsburg, Kansas,
Wilma Harrell Tisdale, 92, of Pittsburg, died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at the home of her daughter. She was born Sept. 29, 1914, at Willis, Va., to Charles Wade and Lucy Elena Akers Knowles. She moved with her family to Kansas by wagon when she was a young girl. She graduated from Grenola High School. Following high school, she attended Emporia State University and graduated with a bachelor of science in education degree. Later, she received her master's degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She married Oscar Bayne "Tex" Harrell May 28, 1938. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1950. On Nov. 19, 1968, she married John William Tisdale. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1993. She worked for the Fort Worth Public School system, where she was a teacher for the blind and special education. She moved to Pittsburg 20 years ago from Fort Worth, Texas. She was of Methodist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Best of rural Pittsburg and Judy Bicknell of Pittsburg; a sister, Helen Flaharty of McCune; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, a brother, Herbert Knowles, and a son, Dr. Charles Bayne "Charlie" Harrell. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Brenner Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Ken Butts of the College Heights United Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Friday to sign the register. Following the services, the body will be cremated and her cremains will be buried at a later date in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. Fourth St., Pittsburg.

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TRUCHOT, Grace Estella (Malone): Jan 1883 - 8 Nov 1946
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Mrs. Pete Truchot Passes Away at Newberg, Ore. Mrs. Pete C. Truchot, nee Grace malone, formerly of Choteau [Mont.] passed away [11-8-1946] at Newberg, Ore., [Yamhill] and was buried there Tuesday, her brother Carl malone of Choteau was informed. She had been ill for several months with a cancer ailment. Mrs. Truchot moved with her husband in 1917 to Mitchell, Ore., where he engaged in the cattle business. Six years ago the couple went to the Willamette Valley. The deceased is survived in her immediate family by a daughter and by her husband, who lives at Newberg. Pete Truchot was a partner with Carl Malone until 1917.

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TUCK, Stephanie Renee: 12 Oct 1983 - 19 Feb 1993
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, Feb 21, 1993, pgC3
TUCK, William Wayne, and TUCK, Stephanie Renee, 36 and 9, both of Blacksburg, died Friday, February 19, 1993. "Billy" and his daughter died as the result of an automobile accident. Billy was born in Montgomery County, and was an employee of Virginia Tech's paint department. He is survived by his wife, Deborah "Debbie" Smith Tuck; his parents, William "Bill" and Peggy Perdue Tuck, Blacksburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Beth Tuck, and two nieces Paige and Taylor Tuck, all of Blacksburg; his grandmother, Bonnie Perdue, Blacksburg; a very special friend, Perry Kipps, Christiansburg; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Stephanie was born in Montgomery County, and was a student at Price's Fork Elementary School. She is survived by her mother, Deborah "Debbie" Smith Tuck; maternal grandparents, Stanley L. and Faye D. Smith, McCoy; paternal grandparents, William J. "Bill" and Peggy P. Tuck, Blacksburg; three great-grandmothers, Bonnie Perdue of Blacksburg, Ruby Smith of McCoy, Lena Dowdy of Radford; uncles and aunts, Gail and Doug Williams of McCoy; Stanley Jr. and Kim Smith of Blacksburg, Kenny Dale and Patty S. Smith of McCoy; cousins, Nikki, Keith, Andrew, Stephen and Daniel; and lots of special friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 22, at New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Sunnyside. The Rev. Robert T. Hughes and the Rev. Gordon Lee will officiate. Interment will follow in Centennial Christian Church Cemetery, McCoy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dustin Fagan Trust Fund, National Bank of Blacksburg, Account No. 653188, C/O Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Price's Fork Road N.W., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

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TUCK, William Joseph: 7 Sep 1933 - 30 Sep 2002
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, Oct 1, 2002, pgB2
OBIT - TUCK, WILLIAM JOSEPH, (BILL) (GOV)
TUCK, William Joseph, (Bill) (Gov), 69, of Blacksburg, died Monday, September 30, 2002, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on September 7, 1933, to the late William Thomas and Hava Knowles Tuck. He was also preceded in death by a son, William Wayne "Billy" Tuck and a granddaughter, Stephanie Renee Tuck. He retired from V.P.I. Electric Service with 28 years of service and was a member of the Old Timers Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Perdue Tuck of Blacksburg; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Heather Tuck of Blacksburg; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Howard Elliott of Blacksburg, Gladys and Andrew Duncan of Pembroke, and Katherine Montague of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Paige, Taylor and Hunter Tuck of Blacksburg. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg with Rev. Doug Kanney officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Tommy and Heather Tuck, 3300 Farview Drive, Blacksburg, Va. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554 or Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, NE, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va.

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TUCK, William Wayne: 24 Jan 1957 - 19 Feb 1993
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, Feb 21, 1993, pgC3
TUCK, William Wayne, and TUCK, Stephanie Renee, 36 and 9, both of Blacksburg, died Friday, February 19, 1993. "Billy" and his daughter died as the result of an automobile accident. Billy was born in Montgomery County, and was an employee of Virginia Tech's paint department. He is survived by his wife, Deborah "Debbie" Smith Tuck; his parents, William "Bill" and Peggy Perdue Tuck, Blacksburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Beth Tuck, and two nieces Paige and Taylor Tuck, all of Blacksburg; his grandmother, Bonnie Perdue, Blacksburg; a very special friend, Perry Kipps, Christiansburg; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Stephanie was born in Montgomery County, and was a student at Price's Fork Elementary School. She is survived by her mother, Deborah "Debbie" Smith Tuck; maternal grandparents, Stanley L. and Faye D. Smith, McCoy; paternal grandparents, William J. "Bill" and Peggy P. Tuck, Blacksburg; three great-grandmothers, Bonnie Perdue of Blacksburg, Ruby Smith of McCoy, Lena Dowdy of Radford; uncles and aunts, Gail and Doug Williams of McCoy; Stanley Jr. and Kim Smith of Blacksburg, Kenny Dale and Patty S. Smith of McCoy; cousins, Nikki, Keith, Andrew, Stephen and Daniel; and lots of special friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 22, at New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Sunnyside. The Rev. Robert T. Hughes and the Rev. Gordon Lee will officiate. Interment will follow in Centennial Christian Church Cemetery, McCoy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dustin Fagan Trust Fund, National Bank of Blacksburg, Account No. 653188, C/O Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Price's Fork Road N.W., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

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TURLEY, Mamie (Croft) (Knowles): 30 Jun 1916 - 11 Feb 2002
Source: online posting
Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, February 12, 2002, page 7-B
Mamie Knowles Turley, age 85, of Garland, and formerly of Coleman, died Monday, February 11, 2002 in a Garland hospital. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p. m. Wednesday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Sheffield officiating. Burial will follow in Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Mrs. Turley was born June 30, 1916 in Coleman, Texas and was the daughter of the late Jim Croft and Ella Loflin Croft. She grew up and attended school in Coleman. She lived in Odessa for several years and had resided in Garland the past 35 years. In 1935 she married Riley Knowles and he died in 1972; she married Walter Turley in 1982 and he preceded her in death in 1997. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include one son, Raymond Knowles of Garland; step-children, Betty Hunter of Coleman and Robert Knowles of Garland; one sister, Nettie McAlister of Coleman; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Pinckley. Pallbearers were Roy Knowles, Grady Boyd, Randy Thomas, Gene Converce, Durl Croft and Burl Croft.

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WILSON, Jack (George Knowles): 8 May 1920 - 6 Dec 2003
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The Enterprise, Stuart, Virginia, December 18, 2003
Jack Wilson of Vesta died Saturday, December 6, 2003, at N.C. Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Philippines. He was retired from Carbon Fuel Coal Company and Carver Career Center. Surviving are his wife, Agnes, and daughter, Pat, of Vesta; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mike Sullivan of Charleston, W.Va.; son and daughter-in-law, J.R. and Barbara Wilson of South Charleston, W.Va.; daughter Jennifer Frisch of Marietta, Ga.; son Joe Wilson of Wake Forest, N.C.; and 13 grandchildren; his brother, Roy Knowles of Stuart; brother and sister-in-law Pat and Barbara Knowles of Meadows of Dan; and sister and brother-in-law, Albert and Kathleen Layman of Stuart. There will be no funeral, but a private memorial service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Vesta Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 238, Vesta, Va. 24177. Arrangements are by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.

Source: online newspaper posting
The Charleston Gazette, Charleston, NC (Dec/10/2003)
VESTA, Va. - Jack Wilson of Vesta, Va., died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Philippines. He was retired from Carbon Fuel Coal Company and Carver Career Center. He is survived by his wife, Agnes, and daughter, Pat of Vesta, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mike Sullivan of Charleston; son and daughter-in-law, John and Robin Wilson of Burlington, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, J-R. and Barbara Wilson of South Charleston; daughter, Jennifer Frisch of Marietta, Ga.; son, Joe Wilson of Wake Forest N.C.; and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Roy Knowles of Stuart, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Barbara Knowles of Meadows of Dan, Va.; and sister and brother-in-law, Albert and Kathleen Layman of Stuart. A private memorial service was held Monday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart, with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family requests donations to the Vesta Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 238, Vesta, VA 24177, in lieu of flowers. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements.

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YEAROUT, Annie Sue (Knowles): 17 Oct 1910 - 13 Dec 1992
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, December 15, 1992. Page: B-2
YEAROUT, Annie Sue Knowles, 82, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 13, 1992. Mrs. Yearout was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knowles of Ferrum, Va. and was preceded in death by her husband, Lundy Yearout. She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church. Mrs. Yearout is survived by three brothers and their wives, Roy and Shirley Knowles, Roanoke; Ralph and Margaret Knowles, Ridgeway, Va.; Fred and Elise Knowles, Boones Mill; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Irma (Sigmon) Knowles and Mrs. Verna Knowles, both of Roanoke; and Mrs. Evelyn Knowles, Front Royal, Va.; one stepdaughter-in-law, Helen Yearout, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, 1992 noon at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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YOUNG, Marvin E "Tom": 10 Dec 1915 - 19 Dec 1992
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - December 20, 1992
COLLINSVILLE, Va. - Marvin E. "Tom" Young, 76, died Dec. 19, 1992, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Burial will be in Eden-Knowles Family Cemetery in Meadows of Dan. Surviving are wife, Eleandor Sehen Young; son, Bobby Young of Eden, N.C.; daughter, Lisa Meadows of Collinsville; sisters, Addie Harbour of Ridgeway, Flora Stegall, Virgie Luther, Fay Parker, all of Eden, N.C.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The family will be at Howell Funeral Home in Stuart, Va., 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.

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