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     Her married name was Woods. Her married name was Hively. Reba Allene Wickham was born on July 5, 1912 at Virginia.¹ She married Robert W. Hively on December 24, 1948.¹ Reba Allene Wickham and Robert W. Hively were divorced on December 7, 1961.¹ Reba Allene Wickham married John Woods on November 1, 1973.¹ Reba Allene Wickham died on May 18, 1988 at age 75.¹

     Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham Sr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-09-6146.⁸ He was born on August 19, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 He married Ethel Virginia Perry on August 17, 1935 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham Sr. died on April 5, 1998 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,8,3 He WICKHAM, Howard Lawrence Sr., ("Bud''), 83, of 105 N. Wills Avenue, Covington, died Sunday morning, April 5, 1998, at Alleghany Regional hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Perry Wickham. Mr. Wickham was born August 19, 1914 in Floyd County. He was the son of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence Wickham. He retired as Vice President of Huger Davidson Inc., Lexington. He was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon, elder, choir member, and a teacher of the Mens Bible Class. He was a 54-year Mason, having served the Grand Lodge of Virginia, A.F. & A.M. on the Committee on Works for 38 years. He was a Past Worshipful Master of Covington Lodge No. 171, Clifton Lodge No. 166, and Mountain City Lodge, No. 67 at Lexington. He also had served as District Deputy Grand Master of several masonic districts. Other than his wife, Mr. Wickham is survived by one son, Howard Lawrence Wickham Jr., Covington; one daughter, Carolyn Vaughan Young, Roanoke; five sisters, Louise Papayanis, New York, N.Y., Frances Williams, Christiansburg, Ruth Shelor, Christiansburg, Jean Lois Clifton Marietta, Ga., Sandra Zender, Lawrence, Kan; five grandchildren, Stephen Vaughan, Scott Vaughan, Andrew Vaughan, Treasa Herman, and Vickie Callaghan; three great-grand children, Johnathan Sterner, Jay Vaughan, and Jessica Herman. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at 11 a.m. at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church with Dr. Earl A. Bland officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. Masonic Rites will be conducted at the grave by Covington Lodge No. 171. Pallbearers will be Past Masters of Covington Lodge No. 171, William C. Bennett, Johnnie Charles Sr., Clyde H.. Landis Sr., Lewis D. Kemper, Robert E. Loving, and John C. Scott. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Loving Funeral Home. on April 7, 1998.²

     Her Social Security Number was 431-22-9326.² Harriet Dean was buried at Edgewood Memorial Park, 42nd and Division, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.¹ She was born on June 13, 1899 at Kaufman Co., Texas.^2,1 She married Blaine Claiborne Elmore, son of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on December 9, 1924 at Saline Co., Arkansas.³ As of December 9, 1924,her married name was Elmore.³ Harriet Dean died on April 28, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 78.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-4990.⁸ Ella Frances Wickham was born on March 23, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2 She married William Eugene "Billy" Williams on May 13, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of May 13, 1946,her married name was Williams.¹ Ella Frances Wickham died on December 21, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^8,2 She WILLIAMS, Frances Wickham, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1917 in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Frank and Clara Wickham. A sister, Allene W. Wood, a brother and sister-in-law, Howard L. and Ethel P. Wickham, two brothers-in-law, Houston E. Shelor and Steve Papayanis, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, W.E. "Billy" Williams; sisters and their husbands, Louise W. Papayanis, Aquebogue, New York, Ruth W. Shelor, Christiansburg, Jean W. and Raymond Z. Clifton, Marietta, Georgia, Sandra W. and Paul E. Zender, Lawrence, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Nancy Williams Fornes and her husband, Bill, of Valdosta, Georgia; 13 nieces and nephews. Frances retired from the Montgomery County School Board in 1980. She was secretary for Sealtest Foods from 1938 until 1969. Since retirement, she has enjoyed volunteer work with the Historical Museum and many hours tending her flower gardens. Her family and friends will celebrate her life on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 220 West Main Street, Christiansburg. The family sincerely and respectfully requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carilion New River Valley Hospice, 111 W. Main Street, Christiansburg, Virginia, 24073, or the American Cancer Society. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, however, friends may call at the house. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. on December 22, 1999.²

     Mary Louise Wickham married Steve Socrates Papayanis.¹ Her married name was Papayanis. Mary Louise Wickham was born on May 12, 1919 at Virginia.^3,6

     Ruth Ann Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 5, 1922 at Virginia.^5,7 She married Houston Evans Shelor Jr. on September 24, 1945.^4,1,3 As of September 24, 1945,her married name was Shelor. Ruth Ann Wickham died on March 29, 2014 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 91.³ She Ruth Wickham Shelor, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away March 29, 2014, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston E. Shelor; parents, Frank and Clara Wickham; sisters, Allene Woods, Frances Williams, and Jean W. Clifton; and a brother, Howard L. Wickham. She is survived by her son, David Shelor Sr. and fiancée, Betty Spence, of Christiansburg; grandsons, David Shelor Jr. and wife, Leisa Shelor, Blacksburg and Christopher Shelor and wife, Kandee Shelor, of Florence, S.C; great-grandchildren, Trey, Chas, Mason and Brock Shelor; sisters, Sandra Zender and Louise Papayonis; and all her friends in her bridge club. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at St. Paul United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be held directly after at 1 p.m with the Rev. Charles DeHart officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on March 31, 2014.³

     Ethel Virginia Perry was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8151.² She was born on January 20, 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham Sr., son of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on August 17, 1935 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of August 17, 1935,her married name was Wickham. Ethel Virginia Perry died on March 15, 1999 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,1 She WICKHAM, Ethel Perry, 81, of 105 N. Wills Avenue, Covington, died Monday, March 15, 1999, at Alleghany Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Howard Lawrence Wickham, Sr., who preceded her in death April 5, 1998. Mrs. Wickham was born January 20, 1918, in Clifton Forge, Virginia, the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Ella Rogers Perry. Mrs. Wickham worked as a clerk for the former Leggetts Department Store in Covington for fifteen years. She was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, Circle #1 and Littlepage Bible Class. Mrs. Wickham is survived by one son, Howard Lawrence Wickham, Jr., Covington; one daughter, Carolyn Vaughan Young, Roanoke; one brother, Clarence W. Perry, Louisville, Ky; five grandchildren, Stephen Vaughan, Scott Vaughan, Andrew Vaughan; Teresa Herman, Vickie Callaghan; three great grandchildren, Jonathan Sterner, Jay Vaughan and Jessica Herman. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at McAllister
Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Earl A. Bland officiating. Internment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10 a.m. until time for the service at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Loving Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
on March 17, 1999.¹

     Wiley Reed was buried at Center Grove Cemetery, east of 600 E. on 400 S., Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana; His tombstone reads Wylie Reed.^2,7,8 He was born on January 11, 1834 at Wabash Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 11, 1833.^2,8 He married Eliza McVicker, daughter of Samuel McVicker and Rachel Sutton, on February 17, 1855 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,4,5,7 Wiley Reed married Alice Louise Dale on May 10, 1892 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,4 Wiley Reed died on October 1, 1916 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 82.^2,7,6

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-2720.⁵ William Eugene "Billy" Williams was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 3, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Ella Frances Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on May 13, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 William Eugene "Billy" Williams died on July 12, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,5,2 He William E. (Billy) Williams, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances W. Williams. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and William L. Fornes; two nieces; two nephews; special cousin, Fred L. Williams; special friend, Sue Ellen Bryant; a host of wonderful neighbors and constant companion, his dog "Bella". There will be no visitation. Funeral graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Sunset Cemetery with the Rev. Neal Turner officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the church of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Mike Payne and staff. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.
on July 14, 2007.¹

     Steve Socrates Papayanis married Mary Louise Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence.¹ His Social Security Number was 086-01-4401.² Steve Socrates Papayanis was buried at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard Rt 25, Calverton, Suffolk Co., New York.³ He was born on January 30, 1918 at New York.^2,3 He died on November 2, 1999 at New York at age 81.^2,3

     Cynthia Anne Papayanis was born on January 26, 1954.³ As of circa 1972,her married name was Farrell.¹ She married Edward P. "Eddie" Farrell circa 1972.¹ Cynthia Anne Papayanis died on May 7, 2007 at New York at age 53.^3,1 She FARRELL, Cynthia Anne, of Coram, formerly of Brentwood, on May 7, 2007. Beloved wife of Edward P. Farrell for 35 years. Devoted mother of Edward S. Farrell and his wife Keri, Justin T. Farrell and his wife Toni. Proud grandmother of Kiersten Farrell. Precious daughter of Louise Papayanis. Beloved sister of Stephanie Delgado and her husband Hank. Retired Special Education Teacher in Selden Middle School. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, N.Y. Cremation Private. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. on May 8, 2007.¹

     Houston Evans Shelor Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-16-1658.³ He was born on December 31, 1923.^3,2 He married Ruth Ann Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on September 24, 1945.^4,1,5 Houston Evans Shelor Jr. died on June 13, 1984 at age 60.²

     Paul Ethan Zender was born on March 31, 1923 at Donora, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He married Sandra Patricia Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on February 19, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Ruby Virginia Wells married Calvin Berkeley "Berk" Conner, son of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates.^1,3,4 Ruby Virginia Wells was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Her married name was Conner. She was born on August 28, 1898 at Bunker Hill, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5 She died on August 17, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3664.³ Thelma Mae/May Gilmore was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 24, 1903 at Virginia.^4,3 She married James Edward Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on August 31, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 As of August 31, 1923,her married name was Wickham.² Thelma Mae/May Gilmore died on February 22, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 86.^4,6,3 She BLACKSBURG - Thelma Gilmore Wickham, age 86, of 103 S. Trollinger, died Thursday, February 22, 1990 at her home. She is survived by two daughters, Pauline Rhoades, Ft. Pierce, Fla; Doris Sowers, Radford; three sons, Raymond Wickham, Roanoke; Frank Wickham, Collinsville; James Wickham, Jr., Fla; a sister, Gladys Gilmore, Shawsville; a brother, Russell Gilmore, Radford; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Sunday. on February 24, 1990.⁶

     Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham was buried at White City Cemetery, 3800 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁸ She was born on May 24, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8 As of May 22, 1946,her married name was Rhoades.⁴ She married Ray Lester Rhoades on May 22, 1946 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁴ Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham and Ray Lester Rhoades were divorced on August 5, 1975 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁹ Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham died on March 9, 2010 at Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 85.⁸ She Ethel "Polly" Rhoades, 85, died March 9, 2010, in Fort Pierce. She was born in Christiansburg, Va., and lived in Fort Pierce since 1958, coming from Point Pleasant, W.Va. Before retiring, she was manager of the Florida Turnpike's Port St. Lucie toll plaza. She was a member of the Vero Beach Church of Christ. Survivors include her daughters, Harriett Porter of Crystal River and Kandy Rhoades of Tallahassee; and brother, Frank Wickham of Collinsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dot Sowers; and brothers, Ray and Jimmy Wickham. Memorial contributions may be made to the Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. Services: Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. March 15 p.m. at Haisley Funeral Home with a service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery. on March 13, 2010.⁸

     Doris I. Wickham was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.¹ She was born on July 26, 1931 at Virginia.⁶ As of circa 1956,her married name was Sowers.¹ She married Clarence Edward Sowers circa 1956.^1,2 Doris I. Wickham died on July 29, 2007 at Virginia at age 76.^1,6 She Doris Wickham Sowers, 76, of Radford, passed away on Sunday July 29, 2007. She was a retired Laboratory Technician a Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Thelma Gilmore Wickham, Sr; and two brothers, James Edward Wickham, Jr. and Ray Wickham. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Clarence Edwin Sowers of Radford; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Marie Sowers of Radford; daughter, Rita S. Quesenberry of Radford; brother, Frank Daniel Wickham of Collinsville, Va; one sister, Ethel Pauline Rhodes of Ft. Pierce, Fla; and four grandchildren and spouses, Charlie Quesenberry, Jessie and Donald Norris, Katie and James Hinkley, and Daniel Sower Jr; one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Mae Norris; four sisters-in-law and spouses, Norma Jean and Freddie Bishop of Radford; Gertrude and Walton Buckland of Indianapolis, Idaho; Lilly Mae and Tommy Trigg of Dearborn, Mich., and Mary Ann and Lakie Linkous of Radford; and two brothers-in-law and spouse, Billy Ray and Barbara Sowers of Radford and Tommy and Jo Sowers of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Calvary Baptist Church in Radford with Pastor O.D. Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home. The Sowers family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com on July 31, 2007.¹