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     Mary Lee Wray was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3546.⁵ She was born on February 22, 1941.⁵ She married John "Johnny" Liakos circa 1972.^1,2,4,3 As of circa 1972,her married name was Liakos. Mary Lee Wray died on March 8, 2003 at age 62.² 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. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1 p.m Monday, March 10, 2003 with Pastor Bob West officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. (982-2221) on March 9, 2003.²

     Frances Jones married Thomas Dewey Hackney, son of Sidney A. "Dewey" Hackney and Eula Mae Gearheart.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-60-6541.³ Frances Jones was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Hackney. She was born on July 19, 1946.³ She died on February 21, 1997 at age 50.^3,1 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. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Monday, February 24, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Tim Wright officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 22, 1997.¹

     Valentine Marion Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 5, 1866 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia. He married Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards on July 24, 1901 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,10 Valentine Marion Sowder died on August 18, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.

     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

     Humphrey Reed Sr. married Pamelia Unknown.³ Humphrey Reed Sr. was born on December 23, 1758 at Virginia. He died in 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     John Fleming Reed was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 28, 1850 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,1 He married Isadora Charlotte "Dora" Puckett, daughter of Jacob Puckett and Lucy Elizabeth Helms, on December 25, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Fleming Reed married Lelia Ardelia "Lillie" Gardner, daughter of Charles Wesley Gardner and Emily Katherine "Emma" "Mima" Poff, on July 17, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,5 John Fleming Reed died on April 28, 1919 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68; The Puckett Cemetery listing has a death date of Apr 25, 1919.^4,2

     Isadora Charlotte "Dora" Puckett was born on March 5, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married John Fleming Reed, son of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on December 25, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 25, 1873,her married name was Reed. Isadora Charlotte "Dora" Puckett died on April 23, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.¹

     Wilburn Privett Sr. was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ His Social Security Number was 235-16-4416.⁶ He was born on June 13, 1921 at Chapmanville, Logan Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,5 He married Betty Lee Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, on June 6, 1942 at Hopewell, Virginia.⁴ Wilburn Privett Sr. died on November 19, 1972 at Riverview, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 51.^6,2,3

     Emily Katherine "Emma" "Mima" Poff was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on June 20, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 20, 1854.^1,6,3 She married Charles Wesley Gardner, son of Alexander Gardner and Elizabeth Sowers, on January 20, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,8 As of January 20, 1870,her married name was Gardner. Emily Katherine "Emma" "Mima" Poff died on April 21, 1935 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 552-58-8626.³ Nanteese Marie Keel was born on January 7, 1943 at Texarkana, Miller Co., Arkansas.³ She married John Vincent Colen, son of Timer Alexander Colen and Roberta Scobey, on February 3, 1966 at Los Angeles Co., California.² As of February 3, 1966,her married name was Colen.² Nanteese Marie Keel and John Vincent Colen were divorced in November, 1967 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ Nanteese Marie Keel died on November 22, 2007 at Orange Co., California, at age 64.³

     Charles Wesley Gardner was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on February 7, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Emily Katherine "Emma" "Mima" Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia Sumpter, on January 20, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 Charles Wesley Gardner died on September 25, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.⁴