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     Manley Vill "Tom" Underwood was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,5,6 His Social Security Number was 224-36-0830.¹⁰ He was born on October 20, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,10,2,9,5,11,12} He married Rosetta Lee Conner, daughter of William Alvah "Alvie" Conner and Rosa Ella "Rosie" Conner, on July 2, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,13 Manley Vill "Tom" Underwood died on July 8, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^1,9,5,12,6 He Manley Vill (Tom) Underwood, age 52, of Route 7, Roanoke, died Friday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosetta Lee Underwood; two sons, Ronald L. Underwood, Copper Hill; David W. Underwood, Roanoke; one brother, Gilbert C. Underwood, Bassett; five sisters, Mrs. Jim (Ollie) Thomas, Mrs. Ward (Ruby) Agnew, Mrs. Maynard (Ava) Wells, Mrs. Zella Compton, all of Floyd; Mrs. James (Larma) Harmon, Martinsville; three grandsons, Steven, Allen and Brian Lee Underwood. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 10, 1983.⁶

     Claude Swanson Underwood was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sallie Hylton on November 23, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Claude Swanson Underwood died in 1964.³

     Sallie Hylton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Claude Swanson Underwood, son of Larkin A. Underwood and Lucinda Catherine McPeak, on November 23, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of November 23, 1915,her married name was Underwood. Sallie Hylton died on February 5, 1975.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-78-2549.⁵ Dale Eugene "Gene" Underwood was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Died in an industrial accident.^1,2,3 He was born on February 4, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,3 He died on August 13, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 20.^1,2,3 He Dale Eugene "Gene" Underwood, age 21, died Tuesday, August 13, 1974, as a result of an electrical accident. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Manley V. (Tom) Underwood of Roanoke. Surviving are two brothers, David Underwood and Ronald Underwood, both at home; his grandparents, Mrs. Sallie Underwood of Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Conner of Copper Hill. Funeral services were Thursday with interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on August 22, 1974.²

     Charles Paul Wray Charles "Chuck" Wray, Dec 28, 1934 - Aug 7, 2022. Charles Paul Wray, 88, of Roanoke, VA, passed into the arms of his Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He is survived in death by his loving wife Shirley Wray, having celebrated 61 years together, his son and daughter in law, Pete and Lori Wray, granddaughters Caroline Wray and Lauren and Austin Meyers, and sister, Shirley Hackney. He is preceded in death by his son, Bruce Wray and grandson, Matt Wray. Charles was a Navy veteran who served his country in the Korean Conflict as a Teletype Operator for 4 years. Charles also worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad for 35 years and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and coach. Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on December 28, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He married Shirley Jean Gibson circa 1961.^2,10 Charles Paul Wray died on August 7, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.²

     Norma Jean Wray was buried at Tombstone Cemetery, Plantation Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 17, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She Norma Jean Wray, six-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Wray, of 344 Third street, E., died this morning in a local hospital. In addition to her parents she is survived by a brother, Charles P., and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gearheart. The funeral will be conducted at the grave in the family cemetery at Hollins tomorrow. on October 26, 1937.³ She died on October 26, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

     Mary Lee Wray was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,11 Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3546.¹² She was born on February 22, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,11,5,6,7 As of April 15, 1971,her married name was Liakos.⁶ She married John George "Johnny" Liakos on April 15, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8,3,4,6 Mary Lee Wray died on March 8, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^2,11,13 She LIAKOS, Mary Lee 62, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 8, 2003. She was a former employee of Woolworth's in downtown Roanoke and for many years was an active Avon Representative and met many friends over the years. She enjoyed collecting for various medical organizations. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eula Mae Hackney; and father, Paul Wray; sister-in-law, Frances Hackney. Surviving are her loving husband of 31 years, John Liakos, long time employee of the Roanoke Weiner Stand; daughters, Virginia Koch and Laura Liakos; grandsons, Bradley Liakos and Jeffrey Koch; sister, Shirley Hackney; brothers and sister-in-law, Charles and Shirley Wray, Thomas Hackney, brother-in-law, Frank Liakos; a very special dear friend, Jean Moore, all of the Roanoke area; also nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on March 9, 2003.²

     Bruce Dwayne Wray was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He Bruce Dwayne Wray, 50, of Roanoke, died suddenly on Sunday morning, February 12, 2017. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and working on cars and was a technician with Keltech, Inc. Bruce was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and attended DeVry University in Georgia. Bruce is survived by his son, Matthew (Matt) B. Wray, of Roanoke; parents, Charles (Chuck) P. and Shirley Gibson Wray, of Roanoke, brother, Pete Wray and wife Lori, of Wilmington, Delaware; nieces, Lauren and Caroline Wray, both of Richmond; and friends, Jason and Dean (co-worker and fishing buddy). Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ He married Lisa Juanette Smith.³ Bruce Dwayne Wray was born on October 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He and Lisa Juanette Smith were divorced on May 1, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Bruce Dwayne Wray died on February 12, 2017 at Virginia at age 50.⁴

     John George "Johnny" Liakos was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He John George Liakos, 82, of Vinton, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. He was the oldest of 3 boys and six girls born in Athens Greece. And one of the last immigrants to come through Ellis Island. He never traveled back to his homeland. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife of 32 years, Mary Lee Wray Liakos. John was the night manager at the Roanoke Weiner stand for 55 years. His customers will remember his favorite saying as they waited in line "Somebody's got to be next!" He was at work when he noticed Mary waiting on the Valley Metro Bus. They dated for seven years before they married. He is survived by his two daughters, Virginia Sink (Ralph), Laura Liakos; two grandsons, Bradley Liakos and Jeffrey Koch; sister-in-law, Shirley M. Hackney; a brother Frank Liakos; a sister, Athanasia Amaxas (Jim); brother-in-law Charles P. Wray (Shirley); numerous other family members and friends including Gus and Melissa Chacknes, and Tonia George. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.³ He was born on July 25, 1936 at Athens, Greece.^4,3 He married Mary Lee Wray, daughter of Paul Cristel Wray and Eula Mae Gearheart, on April 15, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3,6,4 John George "Johnny" Liakos died on November 22, 2018 at Virginia at age 82.³

     Thomas Dewey Hackney was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 227-56-7023.⁹ He was born on October 1, 1945 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^8,2,9 He married Frances Ann Jones on August 18, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2 Thomas Dewey Hackney died on April 24, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^8,1,3,9 He Thomas Dewey "Tom" Hackney, 64, of Roanoke County, Va., died on Saturday evening, April 24, 2010, at his home. Tom was a devoted husband, father, and brother who will be deeply missed by everyone. He loved life and enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. Tom retired from Norfolk and Western Railway as a pipe fitter with 27 years service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Gearheart Hackney; father, Sidney A. Hackney; sister, Mary Lee Liakos; and wife, Frances J. Hackney. Tom is survived by his son, Timothy S. (Tim) Hackney, of Roanoke; devoted sister, Shirley M. Hackney, of Roanoke; brother, Charles Wray and wife, Shirley, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Johnny Liakos, of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Greg Taylor and Kathy Hilton, both of Franklin County. The family would like to thank all of Tom's caregivers for all their care and concern for him during his illness. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on April 28, 2010.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 227-60-6541.⁴ Frances Ann Jones was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on July 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,2,3,6 She married Thomas Dewey Hackney, son of Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney and Eula Mae Gearheart, on August 18, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of August 18, 1962,her married name was Hackney.² Frances Ann Jones died on February 21, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^4,1,5,7 She HACKNEY, Frances Jones, 50, of Roanoke County, died Friday, February 21, 1997. Frances was retired from the accounts payable department of Precision Fabric Group, with 26 years of service. Surviving are her husband, Thomas D. Hackney; her son, Timothy S. Hackney of Roanoke; her parents, George and Juanita Jones of Roanoke; her brothers, George D. Jones Jr. of Amherst, and Roy M. Jones and his wife, Donna of Roanoke; her sister, Vickie Lynn Jones of Roanoke; her grandmother, Mae D. Jones of Vinton; her father-in-law, Sidney A. Hackney and his wife, Vera of Roanoke; her sisters-in-law, Shirley M. Hackney, and Mary L. Liakos and her husband, Johnny, all of Roanoke; a brother-in-law, Charles P. Wray and his wife, Shirley of Troutville; two very special friends, Leslie and Joseph Sparks; also, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on February 22, 1997.¹

     Valentine Marion Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9 His Social Security Number was 229-07-3063.¹⁰ He was born on October 5, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,10 He married Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards on July 24, 1901 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,12,7 Valentine Marion Sowder died on August 18, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^7,9 He Aug. 18 - Valentine M. Sowder, former state senator and member of the House of Delegates, died today at his home in Christiansburg. He was 89. A native of Floyd County, he practiced law there and in Christiansburg until he retired in 1955. He was graduated from the University of Virginia Law School in 1893. Mr. Sowder was a former president and director of the Bank of Christiansburg and past president and president emeritus of the Montgomery-Floyd-Radford Bar Assn. He was an elder in Christiansburg Presbyterian Church for more than 30 years and an active member of the Christiansburg-Blacksburg Rotary Club for many years. He was an honorary member of the club when he died Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alfred J. Sandorff, Wayne, Pa; Miss Mary Sowder, Christiansburg; two sons, Valentine A. and Allen E. Sowder, Christiansburg; three grandchildren and a great-grandson. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on August 19, 1956.⁹

     Timothy Scott Hackney was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7 His Social Security Number was 231-02-2474.⁸ He was born on September 23, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5,8 He died on March 30, 2011 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 45.^4,7,6,8 He Timothy S. "Tim" Hackney, 45, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 30, 2011, after a long courageous battle with diabetes. Tim was a graduate of William Byrd High School and was preceded in death by his grandmother, Eula Gearheart Hackney; his grandfather, Sidney A. Hackney; his aunt, Mary Lee Liakos; and his parents, Thomas Dewey and Frances Jones Hackney. Surviving is his devoted aunt, Shirley M. Hackney, of Roanoke; his uncles, Charles Wray and wife, Shirley, and Johnny Liakos, all of Roanoke; his grandparents, George and Juanita Jones, of Roanoke; his aunt, Vickie Lynn Jones; his uncles, Mike Jones and wife, Donna, all of Roanoke, and Delmar Jones, of Amherst, Va; several cousins including a special cousin, Virginia Sink; and a special friend, Greg Taylor, of Rocky Mount. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on April 1, 2011.⁴

     Thomas Edward Gaynor Harman was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 He was born on September 23, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His grave marker and death certificate have a birth date of Sep 22, 1919.^6,7,1,8 He married Martha Hope Lindsey on July 17, 1946 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,8 Thomas Edward Gaynor Harman died on December 4, 1962 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 43.^1,8

     Polly Ann Harman was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 224-36-7229.⁸ She was born on October 18, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 She married John Kinsey "Jack" Eggleston on June 6, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 As of June 6, 1953,her married name was Eggleston. Polly Ann Harman died on January 4, 2013 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.^2,9,8 She EGGLESTON, Polly Ann, 81, of Chesterfield County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 4, 2013. Born in Christiansburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Gaynor and Pauline Connor Harman. Mrs. Eggleston worked in public education for 42 years touching the lives of all who knew her. She was a charter member of Phillips Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the founder of the Phillips Senior Friends. In addition, she was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, the Matoaca Women's Club, and was a former buddy reader at Matoaca Elementary School. Mrs. Eggleston loved people, especially children, and was extremely fond of animals. She is survived by her husband, Jack Eggleston; daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline Eggleston Ferguson and Mike Ferguson, of Chesterfield; son, Dan Eggleston and his significant other, Heather Taylor, of Charlottesville, Va; sisters-in-law, Hope Harman and Betsy Harman; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and numerous friends. on January 6, 2013.²

     Martha Hope Lindsey was born on August 16, 1922 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She married Thomas Edward Gaynor Harman, son of Gaynor Harman and Kate Pauline "Pauline" Conner, on July 17, 1946 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of July 17, 1946,her married name was Harman.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-32-3652.⁷ John Kinsey "Jack" Eggleston was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 9, 1931 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,7,4,5 He married Polly Ann Harman, daughter of Gaynor Harman and Kate Pauline "Pauline" Conner, on June 6, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,9 John Kinsey "Jack" Eggleston died on October 30, 2013 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 82.^7,2,3,4,6 He EGGLESTON, John Kinsey "Jack,", 82, of Chesterfield County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Born in Richmond, Va., he was the son of the late Daniel and Julia Greene Eggleston. Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in engineering and spent 30 years as a Safety Engineer in the insurance field. Jack was a charter member of Phillips Volunteer Fire Department with 37 years of service, and served as Chief for over 20 years. Over the years, he was a mentor to many young firefighters, many of whom are professional firefighters today. Jack was a man of honesty and integrity. He possessed the drive and work ethic to make him a good leader and to inspire others. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed gardening. Having spent much of his youth around the water, sailing became one of his favorite activities. Most important of all, Jack loved his family and "extended family" very much. He was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Ann Eggleston. He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Eggleston Ferguson of Chesterfield; son, Dan Eggleston and his significant other, Heather Taylor; son-in-law, Mike Ferguson; and a large extended family. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. on November 1, 2013.²

     Viki Lynn Harman Viki Robertson passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. She was lovingly surrounded by close friends and family during her last days. Viki was born on June 4, 1947 in Christiansburg, Va. to Marie & Johnny Harman. She is survived by her sister, Gina Fletcher and brother, John (Darlene) Harman. She loved her nieces and nephews - Scott Fletcher (Katie), Lori Graves (Travis), Kristi Rhodes (Sydney) and Harry Harman. She also enjoyed their children, Jackson Graves and Maddie Fletcher. Viki was preceded in death by her son, Roby Robertson, her parents, her partner, Charlotte Fitzgerald and brother in law, Mark Fletcher. She attended RPI (now VCU) and majored in Art. She lived in Richmond with Ex husband, Whit Robertson while Rob was young. She and Rob moved to Washington DC and she went to work in the Printing business at Colortone Press as the Production Vice President. She enjoyed using her Art background and creative skills in the Printing business, and established a wide clientele in the DC area. After leaving Washington, Viki moved to Bayse, Va. with her partner, Charlotte Fitzgerald. They established 7 Springs Artisans for their Art business. They embraced life in the country and had many years of adventures with family & friends. They joined a group of partners to buy a campground in Williamsburg, Va. and restore the grounds to make a viable business. They enjoyed bluegrass festivals and the many people who stayed at the campground. Viki and Charlotte moved to Christiansburg & enjoyed traveling with Viki's mother. Favorite destinations included Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Key West. Viki moved to Frederick in 2014 and immediately fell in love with the community. She enjoyed walking around downtown, talking with shop owners. She volunteered for events held at Creekside and was active in many local organizations. She was very knowledgeable and enjoyed putting her skills to good use. She was an avid poker player and lit up from the sights and sounds of a casino. She started working at Dublin Roasters in 2016 and quickly found her place there. She took every opportunity to connect with the customers & staff and considered them great friends. She took pride in her work but always found time to help whenever she was needed. Dance parties were her favorite times...she was normally the last one off the floor. She loved working at Dublin and missed it greatly when the pandemic hit.⁶ She was born on June 4, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 As of April 29, 1967,her married name was Robertson.¹ She married Velvin Whitmore Robertson on April 29, 1967 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,6 Viki Lynn Harman and Velvin Whitmore Robertson were divorced on February 21, 1974 at Arlington Co., Virginia.¹ Viki Lynn Harman died on August 27, 2021 at Maryland at age 74.⁶