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AKERS, Frank Brown Jr: 25 Mar 1925 - 15 Dec 1987
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The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, Sun, Jan 3, 1988, pA-5.
Frank Brown Akers Jr., 62, formerly of Fairview Park, died Thursday in California after a lengthy illness. He was executive vice-president of Intrusion-Prepakt Inc., Cleveland, for 44 years. He is survived by his mother, Lura, his wife Kathryn (nee Brown); sons, Frank Brown Akers, III and Berry J. Akers; daughters, Tracy Akers of Kodiak, Alaska, Kathry Anders (Mrs. David) McCartney of Harford Conn. and Mary Elizabeth Akers of Omaha, Neb; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank B. Akers, Sr. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Corrigan Funeral Hom, Lorain Ave. at W. 208 St. in Fairview Park at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Holy cross Cemetery, 150th and Brookpark Rd., Cleveland. The family will receive friends Tuesday 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

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AKERS, Lura T (Knowles): 7 May 1903 - 8 Apr 1990
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Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, April 10, 1990
AKERS, LURA K. Lura Knowles Akers of Roanoke died Sunday,
April 8, 1990. Mrs. Akers was a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church; a member of the Thomas Meeker Sunday School class; a past president of the United Methodist Womens Organization; a past president of the P.T.A.; and was secretary-treasurer of the Daleth Study Club of Roanoke for several years. Lura was the Virginia State Secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary for 36 years. At her retirement from this position, she was honored with a testimonial dinner and made an Honorary Department President, the only time this honor has been conferred. She was a member of the the Roanoke Auxiliary Unit No. 3; a deputy representative of the Veterans Medical Center in Salem; and a volunteer for many years. Lura was Secretary of the Girls State Board of Virginia for 36 years, taking part in full activities each year. Lura was born in Christiansburg, the daughter of the late Joshua Thomas and Henrietta Slusher Knowles. She was the widow of Frank Brown Akers and was preceded in death by her children, Frank Brown Akers, Jr., Lewis Daniel Akers, and Elizabeth Akers. Surviving are her daughters-in-law, Kathryn Brown Akers, Fairview Park, Ohio; Birdie Akers Bassett, Bassett; also nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., April 11, with the Rev. Walter M. Lockett, Jr. and the Rev. Lance Knowles officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. with a graveside service at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The American Legion Auxiliary Building Fund, 1805 Chantilly Street, Richmond, Va., 23230 or the Capital Improvement Fund at Greene Memorial Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 at Oakey's South Chapel.

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ALBRIGHT, Bunn DeWitt: 25 Feb 1889 - 1 Mar 1970
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The Bee, Danville, Virginia, Monday, March 2, 1970, p3A
Bunn DeWitt Albright, 81, died at his home, 524 Kemper Rd., at 6:40 a.m. yesterday after being in declining health for the past two years. He was born in Alamanco County, N.C., Feb 25, 1889, son of the late William A. Albright and Emma Wilson Albright. Most of his life had been spent in Danville where he was a charter member and senior elder of Bethany Presbyterian Church on Kemper Rd. He also served as superintendent of the Sunday School and taught the Men's Bible Class for 40 years. A former employe of Dan River Mills and Coca-Cola Bottling Co., he was married to Ardene McPeak on May 10, 1912. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and two sons; Mrs. Kathleen A. Jeffreys of Danville and Mrs. Frances A. Jones of Cheraw, S.C., James M. Albright of Danville and Chief Petty Officer John P. Albright of Vietnam; one sister, Mrs. L. H. Carter of Danville; and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Schoolfield Cemetery. The body is at Townes Funeral Home and the family is at the residence, 524 Kemper Rd.

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ALBRIGHT, Bunn DeWitt: 7 Nov 1924 - 11 Sep 1968
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The Register, Danville, Virginia, Thursday, Sept. 12, 1968, p7B
Bunn DeWitt "B D" Albright, Jr., age 43, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Texas last night at 6:45 o'clock after an illness of two months. He was a native of Danville, born Nov. 7, 1924. He was a son of Bunn DeWitt and Mrs. Ardena McPeak Albright of 524 Kemper Road. He lived his early life in Danville and was a graduate of the University of Florida. He was employed as a consulting engineer in Houston. Mrs. Albright was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, Orange, Texas. In addition to his parents in Danville, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Mozola Albright, of Orange, three daughters, Becky, Deann and Anna Marie Albright, all of Orange; two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Jeffreys, of Danville, and Mrs. Frances Jones of Cheraw, S.C.; three brothers, Clyde W. Albright, James M. Albright, both of Danville and Chief Petty Officer John P. "Jack" Albright of the U.S. Navy, Japan. Funeral services and interment will be in Orange, Texas at a date to be announced later.

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ALBRIGHT, Clyde William: 27 Sep 1915 - 24 Oct 1968
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The Register, Danville, Virginia, Friday, Oct. 25, 1968, p6B
Clyde William Albright, 53, sales manager of Hartman-Neal Tire Co., died unexpectedly last night a few minutes after being rushed to Memorial Hospital. Mr. Albright, a lifelong Danville resident, became ill at home and was taken to the hospital where he succumbed at 7 o'clock. Widely known in the city, he was a past president of the Dan River Sertoma Club and a member of the Danville Speech and Hearing Center's board. He was a deacon and assistant superintendent of the Sunday school at First Baptist Church. Mr. Albright was born Sept 27, 1915; a son of Bunn D. and Ardena McPeak Albright of Danville. He attended George Washington High School and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his parents; his wife, Elizabeth Ann Giles Albright of the home, 141 Kenilworth Ave.; one daughter, Miss Susan Derrick Albright of Danvill; one son, Clyde W. Albright Jr., of Blacksburg; two sisters, Mrs Guy Jeffreys of Danville and Mrs. Frank K Jones of Cheraw, S.C.; and two brothers, James M. Albright of Danville and Chief Petty Officer First Class John P. Albright of the U.S. Navy. The body is at Townes funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements. The family is at the residence, 141 Kenilworth Ave.

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ARENDER, Ethelene Marie (Cockram): 7 Oct 1927 - 16 Jan 1993
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - January 18, 1993
REIDSVILLE - Ethelene Cockram Arender, 65, of 810 Walker St. died there Jan. 16, 1993. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. A native of Charity, Va., she was retired from American Tobacco Co. Surviving are parents, Dean and Vergie Cockram of Eden; daughters, Vickie Doss, Kathy Myrick, both of Reidsville; son, James D. Arender of Fontana, Calif.; sisters, Patty Grogan of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Betty White of Eden; brothers, Cleatus R. Cockram of Rock Hill, Glynn F. Cockram of Eden; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 tonight, other times at the residence of daughter, Vickie Doss, 714 Montgomery St.

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BANDY, Bernard Leo: 13 Nov 1928 - 3 Dec 2003
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - December 4, 2003
BANDY, Bernard Leo Bernard Leo Bandy, 75, of Roanoke, went home on Wednesday, December 3, 2003. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie R. Bandy; brothers, Garnett, Hyatt, Edwin, and Emmitt Bandy. He is survived by a daughter, Judy Marie Bandy of Roanoke; two sisters, Merle Paulin of Hermitage, Tenn. and Opal Lewis of Wexford, Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Vida Bandy of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Moray Bandy of Pembroke; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins along with many special friends. His daughter is eternally grateful for the wonderful care, love, and companionship that was given to her father from a very dear friend, Lorraine Eisner and Korki, her dog. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Salem Chapel Friday, December 5, 2003, at 3 p.m., with Pastor Emory Tarpley, Rev. Raymond Kelley, and Rev. Jim Sutphin officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park with military honors provided by the VFW #1264. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Masonic ceremonies will be provided by Craighill Lodge #160. "Go rest high on the mountain, Dad. Your work on earth is done." Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem Chapel.

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BANDY, Marie (Royal): 2 Dec 1930 - 18 Jul 1997
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 20 Jul 1997
BANDY, Marie Royal, 66, of Roanoke, died Friday, July 18, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Leo Bandy of Roanoke; one daughter, Judy Jacobs of Florida; one brother, Fred Royal of Christiansburg, and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 21, 1997, at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Kelley officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 1997, at the funeral home.

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BOGGS, Gladys W (Barker) (Wisener): 30 Jan 1929 - 7 Jun 1996
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Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, June 11, 1996
Gladys Barker Boggs, age 70, of Meraux, Louisiana, died Friday, June 7, 1996 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Services were 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, Chalmette, Louisiana. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Born in Coleman, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Virga Knowles Barker and Ivy Barker. She was a graduate of Coleman High School, had lived in southern California for most of her life and in Meraux, Louisiana for the past two years. She worked for Sears, Roebuck and Company in Meraux. Survivors include a son, Michael Wisner of Violet; two daughters, Sandra Dornz of San Ynez, California and Jan Wallis; a sister, Ruth Harrell of Roswell, New Mexico; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Barker and Billy Jack Barker.

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BOYD, Myrtle Jewell (Puckett): 14 Apr 1919 - 11 Dec 2005
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The Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Virginia, December 13, 2005
MEADOWS OF DAN -- Myrtle Jewell Puckett Boyd, 86, of Meadows of Dan, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at RJR Patrick County Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1919, to Samuel Puckett and Dora Cochran Puckett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Saul Boyd; and a son, Wendell Q. Boyd. She attended Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are a daughter, Loretta M. Carroll of Meadows of Dan; two sons, Leroy Vernon Boyd of Norfolk and Homer E. Boyd of Meadows of Dan; two sisters, Thelma Lewis of Martinsville and Nellie Barnard of Meadows of Dan; three brothers, Charlie Puckett of Stuart, Leonard Puckett of Chesterfield County and Otis Puckett of Meadows of Dan; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home chapel with Pastor John Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Knowles-Eden cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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BROGAN, George Robert: 22 Dec 1922 - 7 Jan 1998
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, January 10, 1998, page B2 (Metro)
BROGAN, George Robert Sr., (``Bob""), 75, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 1998 in Fort Myers, Fla. He was retired from Norfolk & Western Railway, where he worked for 42 years. He was a U.S. Navy submarine service veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Eula K. Brogan, and one brother, Joe. He is survived by his wife, Marion Garrett Brogan; four sons and daughters-in-law, George L. (``Bob"") Jr. and Betty Brogan, David L. and Mary Brogan, James L. (``Jimmy"") and Donna Brogan, and Charles R. (``Chuck"") and Bobbie Brogan; one daughter, Susan B. Strong; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two sisters, Margaret Gruner and Ruth Corekin; three brothers, Paul, Bill and Dan, and a host of wonderful friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 12, at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.

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CAMPBELL, Wilson Eldridge "Bud": 22 Oct 1950 - 9 Jun 2004
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The Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Virginia, June 12, 2004
Wilson Eldridge "Bud" Campbell, 53, of 385 McPeak Lane, Meadows of Dan, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at his home. He was born Oct. 22, 1950, in Martinsville, a son of Cassie K. McPeak of Meadows of Dan and Herbert Jackson Campbell. He was preceded in death by his father. In addition to his mother, surviving are one sister, Pamela Jordon of Tyler, Texas; and two brothers, Wayne Melton Campbell of Eden, N.C., and Randy Campbell of Arlington, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the home on McPeak Lane. The Revs. Alan Terry and Alfred Hylton will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends after the service. Howell Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements.

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CASSELL, Austin Elmer: 3 Mar 1932 - 13 Dec 2000
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Stuart Enterprise(?), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2000, STUART, VA
Austin Elmer Cassell, 68, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, December 13, 2000, at his home. He was born March 3, 1932, in Patrick County, and was a son of the late Elder Edgar and Maggie Knowles Cassell. He was the owner and operator of Elmer Cassell's Garage for 24 years and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Tootsie Smith Cassell of the home; three daughters, Carolyn Pereira of Tallahassee, Fla., Cheryl Gandy of Surfside Beach, S.C., and Robin Hartley of Collinsville; two brothers, James Cassell of Meadows of Dan and Pastor Frederick Cassell of Hillsville; four sisters, Lessie Thomas of Seaford, Dovie Legus of Richmond, Frances Hines of Birmingham, Ala., and Goldie "Tootsie" Pilson of Vesta; one granddaughter; two grandsons; three stepgrandsons; one stepgranddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. Pastor Frederick Cassell officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Edd Whitlow, Charlie Ferguson, Johnny Arnold, Randy Hiatt, Wayne Fulcher, Doug Prillaman, Troy Brammer, Ricky Hartis, Gary Parcell, Lewis Joyce and Bill Harris.

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CLIFTON, Selona (Helms): 26 Jan 1898 - 29 Jul 1976
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The Enterprise, Stuart, Virginia - Aug 4, 1976
Mrs. Selona Helms Clifton
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Selona Helms Clifton, 78, Vesta, from Mountain View United Methodist Church Saturday 2 pm. Burial was in the Cochram family cemetery, Meadows of Dan. The Revs. Norman Biggs and Rufus Wood and Elders Bennie Clifton, J. M. Vipperman and E. E. Cassell officiated. Mrs Clifton, a lifelong resident of Patrick County, is the daughter of the late Abraham Madison and Rosabelle Thomas Helms. A retired Vesta Post Office employee, Mrs. Clifton and her husband operated Clifton's Store in Vesta for many years. Survivors include her husband, Fred C. Clifton, Vesta; two sisters Mrs. Bertie Gover, Eden, NC and Mrs. Myrtle Hancock, Vesta, and two brothers. A. H. and Frazier Helms both of Meadows of Dan.

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COCKRAM, Bunnie Lawrence: 25 APr 1910 - 31 Oct 2005
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The Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Virginia, November 2, 2005
Bunnie Lawrence Cockram, 95, of Langhorne Mill Road, Meadows of Dan, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at his home. He was born in Floyd County on April 24, 1910, to Joseph Wooster Cockram and Frances F. Agee Cockram. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Cockram. He served in the Army during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Tella Mae Conner Cockram of the home; a number of nieces and nephews, and an aunt. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. today at Mountain View United Methodist Church with Bill Banks and James Houchins officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements.

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COCKRAM, Cleatus Roberson "Steve": 22 Jul 1930 - 16 Feb 2000
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State, The (Columbia, SC) - February 18, 2000
ROCK HILL - Services for Cleatus Robertson "Steve" Cockram, 70, will be held at 7 p.m. this evening in the Chapel of Greene Funeral Home, with burial in Grandview Memorial Park Saturday at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service in Greene Funeral Home, which is in charge. Mr. Cockram died Wednesday in Piedmont Medical Center. He was a son of the late Dean Potter and Vergie Robertson Cockram. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his son, Michael Dean Cochram; brother, Glynn F. Cockram; sisters, Betty Cockram White, Patty Dean Grogan; two grandchildren.

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COCKRAM, Dean Potter: 15 Oct 1899 - 30 Jul 1997
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - August 1, 1997
EDEN - Dean Potter Cockram, 97, formerly of Red Clay Road, Eden, died Wednesday evening at Morehead Nursing Center. The graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. A native of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, he was a retired carpenter. Surviving are two daughters, Betty C. White of Eden, Patty C. Grogan of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; two sons, Glynn Cockram of Eden, and Cleatus Cockram of Rock Hill, S.C.; sister, Susie Elliott of Richmond, Va.; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vergie Roberson Cockram, and daughter, Ethelene C. Arender. Visitation will from from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Fair Funeral Home, and other times at the home of the daughter, Betty White, 722 Camellia Lane, Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham Co., P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, N.C. 27375.

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COCKRAM, Glynn Franklin: 29 Sep 1932 - 17 Oct 2005
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - October 20, 2005
STONEVILLE- Glynn Franklin Cockram, 73, of 106 Django Drive, died Monday night, Oct. 17, 2005, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cockram was born in Henry County, Va., to the late Dean Potter and Vergie Roberson Cockram. He was a very active member of the Eden Moose Lodge and was retired from Ford Motor Company. Surviving are wife Carol Broadus Cockram of the home; daughter Debra and son Gregory Cockram, both of Michigan; stepchildren, Vicky McCollum and husband Danny of Westland, Mich., James Driggett and wife Brenda of Lincoln Park, Mich., Christina Driggett of Westland, Mich.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Patty Grogan and husband Bobby of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Betty White and husband John of Eden; beloved pet "Ernie". In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ethelyene C. Arender and brother Cleatus "Steve" Cockram. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Fair Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry Street, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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COCKRAM, Tella Mae (Conner): 13 Sep 1910 -
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Mrs. Tella Mae Conner Cockram, age 97 of Meadows of Dan passed away Wednesday evening at Twin County Hospital in Galax. She was born on Sept. 13, 1910 in Patrick County to the late John Robert "Shack" Conner and Rosie Jane Boyd Conner. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bunnie Lawrence Cockram; one sister, Fannie Conner Garns; and seven brothers, Beamer, Luster, John, Jim, Ross, Tom, and Joe Conner. Mrs. Cockram was a member of Conner's View Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are three sisters in law; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Mountain View United Methodist Church with Pastor Terry Martin and Bill Banks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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COCKRAM, Thomas Jefferson: 13 Mar 1916 - 25 Nov 2004
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - November 28, 2004
Mr. Thomas Jefferson Cockram, 88, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2004 at R. J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Floyd County to the late Joseph Wooster and Frances Folsom Agee Cockram. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II, a 1938 graduate of Meadows of Dan High School and was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church. Mr. Cockram is survived by one brother, Bunnie Lawrence Cockram of Meadows of Dan; and a friend, Valerie Shelor of Meadows of Dan. Graveside services for Mr. Cockram will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Meadows of Dan, with the Rev. Norman Biggs and Michael Sutphin officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Post 8467, C/O Rex Farris, 333 Burnett Road, S.W., Meadows of Dan, Va. 24120 or to the Meadows of Dan Fire Dept., Meadows of Dan, Va. 24120.The family writes that yesterday, November 25, 2004, our little piece of these Blue Ridge Mountains changed forever. Our friend, Thomas Jefferson Cockram, passed away at age 88. He could be found daily in his chair in the back of the Meadows of Dan Food Market or eating breakfast at the local restaurant, going over the morning newspaper and underlining everything that interested him. As our unofficial Mayor, he loved meeting new people and greeting old friends. Ask him any questions about the people or history of this area and he could tell you their stories in detail. Tommy loved to walk, read, keep our community clean and care for and feed the neighborhood stray cats. The following is from a story written in 1984 about Tommy. This is an example of the fine man that he was. "On a recent cold Feb. day, Tommy made the trip to Meadows of Dan to pay his electric bill at the bank. The total amount due for a month was only $6.50. If this seems low, bear in mind that Tommy only has electric lights, a radio and a TV set. The literature that accompanied his bill states that donations were need to provide electricity for those less fortunate. In his battered old overcoat, Tommy waited patiently while the bank personnel decided on the correct procedure to accept his donation on behalf of the needy. Along with his $6.50 he added an extra 5.00 to be applied to those who were less fortunate. The bank employees were at a loss regarding what to do. No one had ever offered to pay more than was necessary to the power company. But Tommy Cockram, as has been his tradition all his life, had heard a plea for help and responded". Tommy's family was the whole community of Meadows of Dan. He belonged to and was loved by us all. He will truly be missed. Thomas J. Cockram was a legend and a friend to all who knew him. Tommy was Tommy.

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COCKRAM, Vergie Marie (Roberson): 1 Mar 1904 - 19 Aug 1994
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - August 20, 1994
EDEN - Vergie Marie Roberson Cockram, 90, of 709 Red Clay Road died Friday morning, August 19, 1994, at her home. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Born in Patrick County, Va., she was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church, Stuart, Va., attended First Wesleyan Church of Eden, and was an employee of Betty's Beauty Land. Surviving are husband, Dean Cockram of the home; sons, Cleatus R. Cockram of Rock Hill, S.C., Glynn F. Cockram of Eden; daughters, Betty White of Eden, Patty Grogan of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; sisters, Meda Moricle of Charity, Va., Glada Williams, Bernice Wood, both of Stuart, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased is a daughter, Ethelene Arender. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at Fair Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Wesleyan Church, Church Street, Eden, N.C. 27288 or Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth, N.C. 27375.

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COSBY, Linwood Ernest: 17 Jul 1933 - 4 Apr 2008
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The Mechanicsville Local, Hanover Co., Virginia, April 17, 2008
Linwood Ernest Cosby, 74, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord surrounded by his family on Friday, April 4, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Eileen; three daughters, Lynnette Nelson and her husband, Bill, of Varina, Denise Dowdy of Highland Springs, and Bonnie Gagermeier and her husband, Ed, of Annandale; seven grandchildren, Stephanie and Sara Beth Nelson, Amber and Cody Dowdy, and Abby, Lauren, and Trey Gagermeier. Linwood is also survived by his brother, Ralph H. Cosby and his wife, Faye, of Mechanicsville; two sisters-in-law, Betty Cosby of Richmond and Dot Cosby of Mechanicsville; a mother-in-law, Arlie Cockram of Martinsville; a brother-in-law, Lane Cockram of Martinsville; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a member of Shalom Baptist Church for over 30 years, where he served as Deacon, Property Committee Chairman and Sunday school teacher for the Mitchell Bible Class for over a decade. He was also a member of the North Richmond American Legion Post 38. The family received friends on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville. Additional visitation was held at Shalom Baptist Church prior to the services. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 5, 2008 at Shalom Baptist Church, 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike, with Rev. Mark Miller officiating. Graveside services were held at Washington Memorial Park in Sandston. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association or the Shalom Baptist Church Building Fund.

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DAVIS, Nettie E (Wesson) (Knowles): 31 Oct 1915 - 3 Mar 2004
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Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, March 4, 2004, page 10.
Nettie E. Davis, age 88, of Coleman, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p. m. Friday, March 5, 2004 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Hailey officiating. Private interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Nettie Wesson on October 31, 1915 in Marlin, Texas, a daughter of the late J. R. Wesson and Dessie Lee Bowen Wesson. She grew up in Coleman and attended school here. On August 14, 1937 she married Walter Davis in Coleman and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1967. She worked at M System as a checker for many years and later as a nurse's aide at Holiday Hill. She was a member of Elm Street Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons, Robert Knowles of Garland, Texas, Dalton L. Davis of Coleman and Donald and wife Sue Davis of Abilene; one daughter, Betty and husband Kenneth Hunter of Coleman; 13 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Holiday Hill, 245 State Highway 153, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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DEAVER, Cecil Hugh "Butch": 22 Nov 1948 - 1 Aug 2002
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Lubbock Online, Lubbock Texas, Friday, August 2, 2002
LOVINGTON, N.M. - Services for Cecil H. "Butch" Deaver, 53, of Lovington will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Lovington with Heath Ormord officiating. Burial will be in Lovington Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Lovington. He died Thursday Aug. 1, 2002. He was born Nov. 24, 1948, in Shamrock. Survivors include a sister, Donnita McGuire of Lovington.

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DEAVER, Mildred (Chandler): 19 Jan 1916 - 10 Jun 2000
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Services for Mildred Deaver of Lovington will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Lovington Cemetery, and she will lie in state at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Deaver, 84, died Saturday, June 10 at her home. She was born Jan. 19, 1916, in Texas. Mrs. Deaver was married to Thomas Cecil Deaver, who preceded her in death, on Dec. 24, 1934, in Muleshoe, Texas. Mrs. Deaver was a member of the Third and Central Church of Christ, Rebecca's Lodge and Katie's Kitchen Band. Survivors include a son, Cecil Hugh of Lovington; a daughter, Donnita McGuire of Lovington' four grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Thomas Leroy Deaver and Kenneth Ray Deaver. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Family Hospice, 1515 Calle Sur, Hobbs, N.M., 88240.

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DUNCAN, Gladys (Tuck): 18 Sep 1931 - 21 Jun 2004
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, June 23, 2004
Gladys Tuck Duncan, 72, of Pembroke, died Monday, June 21, 2004 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born in Montgomery County on September 18, 1931, she was a daughter of the late William Thomas and Melissa Knowles Tuck. A devoted homemaker, she was a member of Pembroke Christian Church. She was preceded in death by brothers Roy A. Tuck, Robert Harless "Pokey" Tuck, William J. Price, Arthur E. Tuck, Mack David Tuck and Thomas Wade Tuck; a sister, Ruby Tuck Price; and two special nieces Barbara Jennelle and Brenda Jennelle Lawson. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Andrew L. Duncan; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Susan Thomas Duncan; a granddaughter, Leslie Brooke Duncan; and a grandson, Grant Thomas Duncan; two sisters, Margaret Tuck Elliott and Kathryn Tuck Montague; and a very special great-niece, Kim Lawson. Graveside services will be conducted Friday morning at 11 a.m. in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg with her pastor, the Rev. E.C. Redmond, Jr. officiating. Friends and family may visit at the Kendall Funeral Home any time after 1 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be sent to the Pembroke Christian Church or the Giles County Rescue Squad.

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FOX, Ella Elizabeth (Knowles): 22 Nov 1912 - 12 Feb 1990
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, February 14, 1990
FOX, ELLA K. Ella Elizabeth Knowles Fox, age 77, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 12, 1990. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She was manager of various golf shops. Surviving are her husband, Theodore Thurston (Ted) Fox; three brothers, Roy E. Knowles, Roanoke; Ralph O. Knowles, Ridgeway; Fred F. Knowles, Boones Mill; one sister, Annie Sue Knowles Yearout, Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the graveside in Fair View Cemetery Thursday, February 15, at 1:00 p.m., with the Rev. Frank G. Laine, Jr. officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

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FOX, Theodore Thurston "Ted": 16 Oct 1906 - 19 Feb 1990
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, February 21, 1990
FOX, THEODORE T. Theodore (Ted) T. Fox, age 83, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 19, 1990. Mr. Fox was a member of the PGA and was a professional golfer at a number of Southeast Regional Country Clubs. He was also a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. His wife, Ella Knowles Fox preceded him in death. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 22, 1990 at 1:00 p.m. at Fair View Cemetery with the Rev. Frank G. Laine, Jr officiating. Friends may call at the Lotz Salem Chapel after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.

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GARBER, Dorothy L (Hylton): 27 Nov 1924 - 14 Mar 2005
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - March 16, 2005
GREENSBORO Mrs. Dorothy Hylton Garber, 80, passed into eternal peace on Monday, March 14, 2005, at Moses Cone Hospital. Graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Westminster Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Susan Vickers will officiate. She was the daughter of W.T. and Laura Stamback Hylton of Roanoke, Va. She was a graduate of James Madison University. Dorothy taught civics and science for 21 years, retiring in 1977, from Kiser Middle School. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She resided at Abbotswood Retirement Community. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Otho Leon Garber; children, Cindy Garber Turnipseed and husband David Sr., of Spartanburg, S.C., Jeffrey Hylton Garber and wife Carol of Kernersville and David Leon Garber and wife Muffet of Charlotte; seven grandchildren, six boys and one girl; and two great-granddaughters. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.

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GARBER, Otho Leon: 30 Aug 1918 - 20 Jul 2006
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - July 23, 2006
GREENSBORO- Leon Garber, Colonel, USMC Retired, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2006. A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2006, 2 p.m. at Westminster Gardens Cemetery. Leon was born Aug. 30, 1918 near Bridgewater, Va. and was educated in the public schools of Bridgewater. Leon entered Bridgewater College in 1938 where he participated in sports and other college activities throughout his college years. As a senior, he was president of the Senior Class, a member of the Student Council, captain of the basketball and track teams, and recently he was the first inductee into the Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduation, Leon entered the U.S. Marines and served in the South Pacific. His main tour of duties included action on the New Georgia Islands, Guam in the Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima. Leon also received the Silver Star Medal of heroism. Leon later participated in the Korean Conflict and continued to remain active in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He retired after 26 years of active and reserve duty attaining the rank of colonel. After Leon was separated from active service he was appointed to the U.S. Probation Office in Roanoke, Va. He was transferred to Greensboro as a supervisor. In 1961, he was appointed U.S. Chief Probation Officer of the Middle District of North Carolina, retiring in 1977 after 25 years of service. Over the years, Leon had been a member of civic, social, fraternal and business organizations. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Military Officers Assoc. of America, the Retired Federal Employees Assoc., and a life member of the Elks Lodge 602. He is a Methodist by faith and has been a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Greensboro since 1960. Leon was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Hylton Garber. Surviving are his children, daughter Cynthia G. Turnipseed of Spartanburg, S.C.; sons, Dr. Jeffrey H. Garber of Kernersville and David L. Garber of Charlotte. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA 22812. The family will receive friends following the services at the graveside. Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel is assisting the Garber family.

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GILLEY, Fred Thomas: 9 Nov 1955 - 8 Oct 2002
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Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - October 11, 2002
Fred Thomas Gilley Jr., 14404 Roberts Mill Ct., Midlothian, Va., died Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Gilley is survived by his wife, Doris DeLauder Gilley; a daughter, Kathryn Marie; and a son, Frederick Thomas III (Rick); his parents, Fred T. and Jean Hancock Gilley of 100 Sunset Dr., Stuart, Va.; two brothers, Jeffrey F. Gilley, Stuart, and Helms Moran Gilley, wife, Karin and daughters, Jeanette Carrie, Yvonne and Nicole, DeWitt, Mich.; his father- and mother-in-law, Richard A. and Lilo DeLauder, Columbia, S.C.; two brothers-in-law, Don M. Delauder, wife, Caprice and sons, Ian and Adam, Pittsburgh, Pa. and Richard M. (Rich) DeLauder, wife, Tracie and twin sons, Cole and Quinn, Richmond; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Born in Halifax County, Va., November 9, 1955, Gilley was a graduate of Randolph-Macon Academy, Front Royal, Va., Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Va., with a major in political economy plus accounting courses at Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C. He was a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. He was employed for 17 years by Goldschmidt Chemical Corp., Hopewell, where his last position was Finance & Administration vice president. At the time of his death, Gilley was employed by Alloy Polymer in the Richmond area. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday from Moody Funeral Home chapel, at the intersection of U.S. 8, South, and Blue Ridge St. in Stuart (Patrick County), Va. Interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery, behind Mountain View United Methodist Church, off U.S. 58 West on SR 764 or Mountain View Rd. A memorial service is also scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, October 14 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2341 Winterfield Rd., Midlothian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of one's choice, to Redeemer Endowment Foundation or to the Humane Society of Virginia.

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GILLIS, Barbara Ann (Knowles): 29 May 1939 - 22 Oct 2005
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Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, October 25, 2005, page 15
Barbara Ann Gillis, age 66, of Coleman, died Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 24 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Barbara Ann Knowles on May 28, 1939, a daughter of Foy C. and Velma Mae Barker Knowles. She grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1957. Barbara was a life-long resident of Coleman and had been employed as a grocery clerk at the Shopping Baskit. She was a member of Concho Baptist Church and Eastern Star. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Kay and Jeff Heidenheimer of Stamford, Texas; three grandchildren, D'Nae Creel of San Angelo, Texas, Levi Creel and Shalon Heidenheimer both of Stamford, Texas; one sister, Lena Wallis of Coleman, Texas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Louella and Grady Boyd of Lake Brownwood, Texas; one aunt, Eddie Mae Barker of Coleman, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Foy Wayne Knowles; three sisters, Nellie Boyd, Nancy Thate, Louise Pridemore. Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

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GRAHAM, Ruby L (Knowles): 26 Oct 1903 - 10 Dec 1996
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, Dec 12, 1996, pg C-2, Metro section
GRAHAM, Ruby Knowles, 93, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 1996, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Surviving are two daughters, Frances G. Shelor, Floyd, Jean G. Peters, Riner; two granddaughters and husbands, Alva and Ken Phillips, Riner, Bonnie and Robert Dillard, Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, Valerie Phillips, Nicole K. Phillips, both of Riner; one sister-in-law, Renva Knowles, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls and Rev. Raymond Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Greasy Creek Cemetery, Willis.

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GRAHAM, Viola Tilda (Dwyer) (Knowles): 18 Nov 1909 - 2 Nov 2001
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Winfield Courier, Winfield, Kansas, Saturday, Nov 3, 2001
Viola Graham
ROSE HILL - Viola T. Graham, 91, longtime Cowley County resident, died Nov. 2, 2001, at Lakepoint Nursing Center in Rose Hill. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Miles Funeral Service. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 9 p.m. Monday. The family will greet friends from 7 to 9. A memorial has been established with Maude Carpenter Children's Home and the In Search of the Lord's Way program of the Church of Christ. Contributions may be made through the church or funeral home. Graham was born Nov. 18, 1909, in rural Atlanta, to Tilda Clemens (Tinsley) and John Calvin Dwyer. She was raised and educated in Cowley County. On Jan. 18, 1931, she married Lonnie I. Knowles in Winfield. They made their home in the Winfield area. She was employed at Southwestern College, Good Samaritan Village and Winfield Rest Haven as a housekeeper until her retirement. Her husband died June 4, 1975.On Oct. 15, 1977, she married Walter Graham. They made their home in Winfield. He died Aug. 10, 1978. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Two sons preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Lola M. Longley, McLoud, Okla., and Rose Marie Kennedy, Atlanta; a son, Donald W. Knowles, Rose Hill; a stepson, Delbert Graham, Winfield; three stepdaughters, Alene Miller, Winfield, and Carolene Newlin and Irene Coby, both of Texas; a brother, Emery H. Dwyer, La Puente, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, 17 stepgrandchildren, 36 stepgreat-grandchildren and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

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GREGORY, Francis Myrtle (Howell): 23 Oct 1923 - 25 Nov 2004
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The Martinsville Bulletin, Martinsville, Virginia, November 24, 2004
Myrtle Howell Gregory, 81, of Airway Road, Spencer, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on Oct. 23, 1923, to Emmitt O. Howell and Nora Knowles Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jack Howell Gregory; four sisters, Virginia H. Inman, Margie H. Weeks, Lillian H. Cockram and Elva H. Harris; and two brothers, Roy E. Howell and Glenn Howell. She belonged to Friendly Christian Church in Spencer. Surviving are her husband, Paul A. Gregory Sr. of the home; two sons, Paul A. Gregory Jr. of Amelia and Johnnie W. Gregory of Hopewell; three daughters, Judith A. Green of Spencer, Dianne M. Walters of Bahama, N.C., and Jane E. Gregory of Spencer; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, William D. Howell of Martinsville; and two sisters, Annie H. Helms of Vesta and Alpha Campinella of Sacramento, Calif. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Minister Don Forrester officiating. Burial will follow in Eden-Knowles Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

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GUYMON, William "Bill": 15 Jul 1915 - 11 Dec 2003
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The Parsons Sun, Parsons, Kansas, Dec 11, 2003
Bill Guymon, 88, a Parsons Presbyterian Manor resident, formerly of Seminole, Okla., died at 5:10 a.m. today, Dec 11, 2003, at the Manor. He had been in failing health. Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingon Funeral Home in Seminole. Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons is handling local arrangements and will announce further obituary details and funeral arrangements.

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The Seminole Producer, Seminole, Oklahoma
Bill Guymon
A memorial services will be held at a later date in Seminole for longtime resident, Bill Guymon. The body will be cremated and burial will be at the Resthaven Cemetery in Seminole. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of the Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole. Arrangements in Kansas will be under the direction of Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Guymon died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at the age of 88 at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor due to failing health. He was born July 15, 1915, in Oliver Springs, Tenn. to Phil and Lula (Giles) Davis and was adopted by the Guymon family at the age of nine. He was raised in McAlester and after high school, he attended the University of Arkansas and graduated from Freed Hardeman Seminary at Henderson, Tenn. Guymon then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed stateside during World War II. He was a member of the Duncan Lions Club, while living in Duncan. After being discharged in 1945, he became a Church of Christ minister and pastored churches in Seminole, Henryetta, Healdton, Duncan, Sapulpa, Randlett, Texas, California, and Missouri. After retiring, he and his wife settled in Seminole. Guymon and Martha Akers Knowles were united in marriage on May 9, 1938 in Wellington, Kan. She survives him at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor. In addition to his wife, Martha, he is also survived by two sons, Lance Guymon of Parsons, Kan. and J. Carl Guymon of Broken Arrow; two daughters, Shirley Branson of Meade, Kan. and Sharon George of Hemet, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one sister, Virgie Lane of Iowa Park, Texas. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

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Shawnee News Star, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Jan 7 2004
Bill Guymon, 88, died Sunday, Dec. 11, in Parsons, Kan. Survivors include wife, Martha Guymon, of Parsons Presbyterian Manor; two sons, Lance Guymon of Parsons, Kan., and J. Carl Guymon of Broken Arrow; two daughters, Shirley Branson of Meade, Kan., and Sharon George of Hemet, Calif.; sister, Virgie Lane of Iowa Park, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Church of Christ in Seminole, American Cancer Society or Maud Carpenters Children's Home in Wichita, Kan. Service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ of Seminole with Chris Stinnett and Ron Fletcher of Norman officiating. Swearingen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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HANCOCK, Myrtle (Helms): 1 Aug 1908 - 17 Sep 2000
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, September 19, 2000
HANCOCK, Myrtle Helms, 90, formerly of Vesta, Virginia, died Sunday evening, September 17, 2000 at R. J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart. She had been a patient in the hospital's Skilled Care Unit for almost nine years. Born August 1, 1910 in Patrick County to the late Matthew B. and Rosa Thomas Helms, she was the widow of Henry F. Hancock. Mrs. Hancock also was preceded in death by four sisters, five brothers, and a son-in-law, Fred Underwood. She was a graduate of Central Academy. In addition to being a housewife and mother, she was a former postmaster at Vesta, taught school in Patrick County, was employed with the United Elastic Corporation, and was a member of Mountain View Methodist Church. Mrs. Hancock is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Fred (Jean) Gilley of Stuart, Mrs. William (Jerry) Harrell of Martinsville, Mrs. Ellis (Betty Jo) Ayers of Meadows of Dan, Mrs. Fred (Anne) Underwood of Walkertown, North Carolina, and Mrs. Rodger (Irene) Morrow of Kernersville, North Carolina; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lucinda Hancock of Olive Hill, Kentucky; eight grandsons, Jeffrey, Helms and Fred Gilley, Jr., Steve Ayers, Teddy Harrell, Todd, Drew and Neal Underwood; five granddaughters, Lisa Seiy, Belinda Doyle, Andrea Morrow, Regina McCarn and Nicole Lawson; and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Hancock will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Rev. Fred Gilley officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Meadows of Dan. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Memorials may be made to the Vesta Rescue Squad.

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HARRELL, Charles Bayne: 27 Aug 1940 - 11 Jul 2004
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The Morning Sun, Pittsburg, Kansas
TYLER, Texas - Dr. Charles Bayne "Charlie" Harrell, 63, of Tyler, Texas, died July 11, 2004, at Hospice of East Texas at Tyler. He was born Aug. 27, 1940, at Decatur, Texas. At the age of 6, he was stricken with polio. After many summers of treatments at Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital at Shreveport, La., he joined the marching band and served as a lifeguard at Barbrook Swimming Pool at Haltom City, Texas. He was a graduate of Birdville High School at Haltom City. He received a bachelor's degree from Arlington State College at Arlington, Texas. He also was a graduate of Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, La., where he received a master of science degree in library science. He graduated with honors from North Texas State University at Denton, Texas, where he received a doctorate of library science. Dr. Harrell worked for the University of Texas, where he often worked with the National Archives in Washington, D.C., for 35 years. While in Arlington, he reactivated the Alpha Phi Omega Boy Scout fraternity. He was active in the Order of the Arrow, where he served as a local, state and national officer. He was an Eagle Scout and was active in all phases of scouting. He was active in the Texas Library Association, where he served as president from 1990 to 1991. He also was involved with the American Library Association, Texas Map Society, Tyler Literacy Council and McClendon House Board of Tyler. Survivors include his mother, Wilma Tinsdale of Pittsburg; one daughter, Amelia Elizabeth Harrell of Houston; two sisters, Glenda Best and Judy Bicknell, both of Pittsburg; a very special friend, Fredrieka Ankele of Fort Worth, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Bayne "Tex" Harrell in March of 1950. The cremains will be interred at Mt. Olivet in Fort Worth at a later date.

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HARRIS, Elva (Howell): 12 Nov 1921 - 4 Sep 1989
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The Enterprise, Stuart, Virginia, 20 Sep 1989
Mrs. Elva Howell Harris, 67, of Vesta, died Monday at her home. She was the daughter of the late Emmett Howell and Nora Knowles, and was the wife of the late Russell Harris. She retired from J. P. Stevens Co. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Susan Booth of Vesta; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Helms of Vesta, Mrs. Myrtle Gregory of Spencer and Mrs. Alpha Campenella of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Bill Howell of Martinsville; and one grandson. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Knowles Eden cemetery at Meadows of Dan.

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HARRIS, Gleon Lester: 14 Oct 1921 - 7 Jul 2007
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - July 10, 2007
Mr. Gleon Lester Harris, 85, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007 in the loving care of his granddaughter, Jennifer Schall. He was born on October 14, 1921 to the late Harvey and Ida Shelor Harris. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Stella Knowles Harris; one infant sister; and three infant brothers. Mr. Harris was retired from J.P. Stevens and served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Jerry Webb of Salem; one son, Earl L. Harris of Durham, N.C.; four grandchildren, Luke Harris, Tyler Harris, Stacy Webb, and Jennifer Webb Schall; and six great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, July, 10, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard, c/o Ophus Agnew, P.0. Box 129, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.moodyfuneralservices.com Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements.

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HARRIS, Stella Mae (Knowles): 12 May 1928 - 10 Apr 2001
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia,April 13, 2001
HARRIS, Stella Mae Knowles, 72, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Tuesday evening, April 10, 2001 at the home of her daughter. She was born May 12, 1928 in Patrick County, the daughter of the late David Early Knowles and LouEmma Puckett Knowles. A brother, David E. Knowles, Jr., also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Concord Primitive Baptist Church since 1951. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, G. Lester Harris; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie Lynn and Jerry L. Webb; a son, Earlie Lee Harris; granddaughter, Jennifer Webb Schall; grandsons, Stacy Matthew Webb, Luke Allen Harris and Jon Tyler Harris; two great-grandsons, Dennis James "DJ" and Cory Matthew Schall. Also surviving are her beloved family members, sister; Kathleen Knowles Layman and her husband, Albert; brothers, Jack Wilson and wife, Agnes, Roy Knowles (sister- in-law, Ann Knowles died Nov. 1999), Pat Knowles and wife, Barbara; also many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Northern Hospice-Cana Division and Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke provided loving care. Her friends, family, flowers and sunshine filled her days to the end. No additional memorials are needed. Anyone wishing to contribute to the preservation of Concord Primitive Baptist Church may do so. Treasurer is Barbara Knowles, 394 Dan River Road, Meadows of Dan, Va. 24120. Services will be conducted at Concord Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Floyd South on Friday, April 13, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery. Following the burial, a lunch will be provided at the Meadows of Dan Community Building (no formal calling hours will be observed). The family home will be open for visitors Thursday and after services Friday. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements.

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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, Wednesday, Apr 18, 2001
STELLA K. HARRIS
Stella Mae Knowles Harris, 72, of Meadows of Dan, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the home of her daughter. She was born May 12, 1928 in Patrick County, and was a daughter of the late David Early and LouEmma Puckett Knowles. She was preceded in death by a brother, David E. Knowles. She was a member of Concord Primitive Baptist Church since 1951. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, G. Lester Harris; one daughter, Connie Lynn Webb; one son, Earlie Lee Harris; one sister, Kathleen Knowles Layman; three brothers, Jack Wilson, Roy Knowles and Pat Knowles; three grandsons; two great-grandsons and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral was held Friday at Concord Primitive Baptist Church. Elder Floyd South officiated. Burial was in the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Layman, Kenneth Knowles, Todd Schall, Doug Layman, Tyler Harris and Richard Knowles. Memorial contributions may be made to Concord Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Barbara Knowles, 394 Dan River Rd., Meadows of Dan, Va. 24120. Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.

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HELMS, John Dillard: 12 Mar 1922 - 19 Nov 2004
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The Enterprise, Stuart, Virginia, December 6, 2004
John Dillard Helms, 82, of Meadows of Dan, died Friday, November 19, 2004, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. He was born in Floyd County on March 12, 1922 to the late John Thomas and Annie Edith Jones Helms. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard Helms, Calvin Helms and Dewey Wayne Helms. Surviving are two sons, Robert Helms of Maryland and Van Helms of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Vicky H. Tutchton of Maryland; one brother, William Bennett Helms of Maryland; two sisters, Reva Knowles of Martinsville and Zettie Martin of Meadows of Dan; and three grandchildren. A graveside service was held Saturday at Mountain View United Methodist Church cemetery in Meadows of Dan. The Rev. Stewart Childress officiated. Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.

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HELMS, Leonard Augustine: 11 Mar 1920 - 17 Apr 2000
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The Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol, Tennessee, April 21, 2000 HELMS, LEONARD A. Leonard A. Helms, 80, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Cambridge House. He was born in Meadows of Dan, VA was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a truck mechanic for many years. He attended Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Zettie Martin of Meadows of Dan and Reva Knowles of Danville, VA; and three brothers, John Helms of Meadows of Dan and Calvin Helms and Bennett Helms, both of Baltimore. Services will be held Monday in Meadows of Dan. Information courtesy of Weaver Funeral Home

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HILL, Rosalie (Hayter): 1 May 1930 - 28 Feb 2007
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Springfield News-Leader (MO) - March 2, 2007
Rosalie Hayter Hill, 76, of Walnut Grove, passed away Wednesday evening in Willard Care Center, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Rosalie was born in Polk County and was a lifelong resident of the Walnut Grove area. She graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1948. She formerly worked with Producers Produce, Royal Typewriter, delivered the Springfield paper in Walnut Grove for several years, and had managed a restaurant in Walnut Grove. She was a member of Eudora Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Billey Hill; parents, Howard and Lola Hayter; two brothers, Junior and Wilbur Hayter; and nephew, Gary Hayter. She is survived by two brothers, Billy and wife, Charlotte Hayter, and Johnny and Clara Hayter, all of Walnut Grove; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews who she loved and cared for very much. Services will be held Saturday, March 3, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. in Wilson Brim Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with Rev. Frank Childers officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, Mo. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today in the Walnut Grove chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.

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HOSFIELD, Dorothy Patricia "Patse" (Knowles) (McAllister) (Jones): 1934 - 24 Aug 2003
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia
HOSFELD, Dorothy Patricia, (Patse), 69, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 24, 2003. She was a member of the Ester Sunday School Class of Oakland Baptist Church, where she was active in her church life. Patse enjoyed cross-stitch, for which she won numerous awards at the Salem Fair. She was a past employee of IT&T Electronic Optical of Roanoke. Patse was a person who enjoyed canning or food preservation, working with crafts, and faithfully sending handmade cards to cheer up those in nursing homes. She loved dinner theatres and her favorite Gospel music. She was very fond of all her children and grandchildren, and will be certainly missed by the entire family. Surviving are her husband, Lloyd D. Hosfeld; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael W. and Christina Patsy Jones, Michael B. Jones and Jay P. McAllister; stepsons and step-daughters-in-law, David L. and Gail Hosfeld of Glen Allen, and Jeffery A. and Rebecca Hosfeld of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Michael Allen Jones, Loretta L. Hosfeld, Emiley Hosfeld, Jamie McAllister, Dillon McAllister, Brent Jones and Michael Jones; her mother, Irma R. Knowles; aunts and uncles, Fred and Elise Knowles of Boones Mill, and Ralph and Margaret Knowles of Ridgeway. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at Oakland Baptist Church. The Rev. Kelly Dampeer will officiate. Interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be appreciated, but those preferring memorials please consider Oakland Baptist Church (for the Family Life Center), 3623 Roundhill Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel {362-1237}.

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HUBBARD, Walter Earnest: 26 Aug 1917 - 12 Feb 2001
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 14, 2001
HUBBARD, Earnest, 83, died peacefully at his home in Willis, Monday, February 12, 2001. He was well known in the timber and lumber industry for many years. He was an active member of the Willis United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Helms Hubbard; a grandson, Lyndon Hylton; two brothers, Frank and Luther Hubbard; and two sisters, Anna Mae Burnett and Ruth Hubbard. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Jack Hylton Willis; son and daughter-in-law, Dallas and Margaret Hubbard Floyd; grandchildren and spouses, Scott and Khris Hylton, Floyd, Trina Hylton, Radford, Leon and Annette Hubbard, Floyd, Terry Hubbard, Christiansburg; three great-grandsons, Justin, Jonathan and Jordon Hylton, Willis; one brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Ruth Hubbard, West Virginia; one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Carmen Marsigilia, Maryland; brother-in-law and wife, Leston and Myrtle Helms, Ridgeway; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls and Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home and other times at the family home in Willis. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Willis United Methodist Church in care of Ann Lee Miller, Treasurer, 6774 Indian Valley Road, Willis, Va. 24380 or to the charity of your choice. The family expresses their gratitude to his special care-givers Priscilla Poff, Judy Brown and Brenda Criner.

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HUBBARD, Orby Lewis: 13 Sep 1915 - 28 Jan 2006
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - January 30, 2006
Orby Lewis Hubbard, 90, of Hacker Valley, W. Va., formerly of Patrick County, passed away Saturday January 28, 2006. He was born September 13, 1915, son of the late Thomas Alvis (Al) and Mary Etta Cockram Hubbard. He was also preceded in death by his first wife; Carrie Hubbard; Brothers, Frank Hubbard, Luther Hubbard, and Earnest Hubbard; Sisters, Ruth Hubbard and Anna Mae Burnette, and great-grandson; Joshua. Survivors include wife, Ruth Hubbard; ex-wife, Violet Hubbard; sons, Coy Hubbard, Jackie Hubbard; daughters, Alreda Harvey, Geneva Huff, Sylvia Radozycki, Frances Hollandsworth, Mabel Agee; stepson, Lonnie Lake, Charlie Lake; stepdaughters, India Mae Berkley, Zelma Fisher and Reta Brown; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and sister, Irene Marsiglia. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday January 31, 2006 at Skyline Pentecostal Holiness Church, Meadows of Dan, with the Rev. Mac Cassell officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

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HYLTON, Landon Allen: 20 Jun 2001 - 20 Jun 2001
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - June 23, 2001
HYLTON, Baby Landon Allen Eugene, born and died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, precious infant son of Scott A. and Khris L. Hylton of Willis, Va. Other survivors include brothers, Justin, Jonathan and Jordan Hylton, all of Willis; paternal grandparents, Jack A. and Darlene H. Hylton of Willis; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Linda K. Schwidde of Wytheville; great-grandparents, Charles and Gladys Schwidde of Farmington, Mo. and Odell Hylton of Mount Airy, N.C. Private graveside services will be held at Topeco Cemetery June 23 R D with Rev. Michael Varner officiating. There will be no night visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.

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HYLTON, Scott Allen: 23 Dec 1959 - 9 May 2003
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Roanoke Times, The (VA) - May 12, 2003
HYLTON, Scott Allen, 43, of Willis was killed in the line of duty Friday morning, May 9, 2003. He was a member of the Christiansburg Police Department, Floyd Masonic lodge #329 A.F. & A.M., the Virginia Army National Guard, Floyd American Legion Post #127 and Topeco Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by a son, Landon Allen Hylton, brother Lyndon L. Hylton and his grandparents, Earnest and Ruby Hubbard and Ferry and Odell Hylton. Survivors include his wife, Khris L. Hylton, Willis; daughter Kayelin Darlene Hylton, Willis; sons, Justin Hylton, Jonathan Hylton, Jordan Hylton, all of Willis; father and mother, Jack and Darlene Hylton, Willis; sister, Trina Darlene Hylton, Radford; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Linda Schwidde, Wytheville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow in Topeco Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M., Christiansburg Police Honor Guard and the Virginia Army National Guard, Det. 1 Co. B 1st. Bn. 116 Infantry, 29th Infantry Div. (Light). The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

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JANNEY, Bettie (Sigman): 8 Mar 1872 - 23 Nov 1961
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The Bee, Danville, Virginia, Friday, November 24, 1961, page 5A
Mrs. Bettie Sigman Janney of 115 Third Ave, died in a Staunton hospital yesteray morning after a decline in health for the past several years. She had been a patient in the hospital for 12 years. Mrs. Janney, wife of the late Robert Malin Janney, was 89 years of age, and a native of Franklin County, where she was born March 8, 1872, the daughter of the late Tom Sigmon and Celia Ann Knowles Sigmon. Prior to her hospitalization she made her home with her son, the late Houston Clyde Janney; on the Luna Lake Road. She was a member of a Methodist church in Franklin County. Shw was the last member of her immediate family, and her only survivors are her four grandchildren; Mrs. Rachel Inman of the Martinsville Road, Mrs. Evelyn Chatman of Leasville, N.C., Mrs. Annette Lester of Leaksville, N.C., and Clyde Lee Janney of Danville. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Swicegood Funeral Home tomorrow morning at 11:00 o'clock by th eRev. Roy L. Hall, Interment will follow in the Schoolfield Cemetery. The body is resting at the funeral home, and the family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, 115 Third Ave.

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JEFFREYS, Guy Walters: 1 Jan 1914 - 17 Aug 1975
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The Register, Danville, Virginia, Monday, August 18, 1975, p3
Guy Walter Jeffreys, 61, died early yesterday morning at his residence, 188 Rocklawn Ave., after a brief illness. Born in Semora, N.C. Jan 1, 1914, he was a son of the late Walter Jeffreys and Annie Griffin Jeffreys. He had been a resident of Danville since Oct. 26, 1947 when he married the former Kathleen Albright. At the time of his death, he was employed as a salesman with Norton and Holley Wholesale Company. He was a member of the Board of Deacons at Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, of the home, he is survived by a half-sister, Mrs. Alice Jeffreys Heath, Oxon Hill, Md. The body is at F. W. Townes and Son Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements. The family is at the residence.

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