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     Her Social Security Number was 220-76-2941.⁴ Frances Allene "Franci" Zender was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Avenue, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.^2,6 She CHAFFIN, Franci Zender, 42, of Lawrence, Kan., passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., following a long illness. Private Inurnment will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Mrs. Chaffin was born December 21, 1960 in Radford, Va., the daughter of Paul E. and Sandra Wickham Zender. She was a 1978 graduate of Lawrence High School. She was a member of the LHS and KU Marching Bands. She received her B.S. in Education from Kansas University in 1985. Mrs. Chaffin was a teacher at the First Presbyterian Church PreSchool in Lawrence. She also was active as a Mary Kay consultant. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Lawrence. There, her many activities included being a Sunday Church and Vacation Bible School Teacher and Director, Trinity Choir, Trinity Learning Committee, Worship and Music committee and TLC "LINK" coordinator. She and her husband were involved in music ministry through Common Thread, a local Christian band. She married Cristopher Chaffin on July 30, 1983 in Lawrence, Kan. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Chelsea Chaffin of the home; a son, Paul Chaffin of the home; her parents, Paul and Sandra Zender of Lawrence, Kan; and a sister, Mary Paul Zender Paden, of Lawrence.² She was born on December 21, 1960 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,6,4 As of July 30, 1983,her married name was Chaffin.² She married Cristopher D. "Chris" Chaffin on July 30, 1983 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.^1,2,6 Frances Allene "Franci" Zender died on February 13, 2003 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at age 42.^2,6,4,7

     Thelma Mae/May Gilmore was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3664.⁶ She was born on February 24, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,3,4 She married James Edward Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on August 31, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 As of August 31, 1923,her married name was Wickham.² Thelma Mae/May Gilmore and James Edward Wickham were divorced in 1942 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁸ Thelma Mae/May Gilmore died on February 22, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 86.^5,9,6,3 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. on February 24, 1990.⁹

     Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham was buried at White City Cemetery, 3800 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.^10,11 She was born on May 24, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,10,11 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.¹² Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham died on March 9, 2010 at Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 85.^10,11 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. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery. on March 13, 2010.¹⁰

     Doris Irene Wickham was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.^1,11 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4850.¹² She was born on July 26, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,4,5 As of circa 1956,her married name was Sowers.¹ She married Clarence Edwin Sowers circa 1956.^1,2 Doris Irene Wickham died on July 29, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,12,13 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. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. on July 31, 2007.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0423.¹⁴ Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^15,16 He married Christeen Rebecca Hunley.^15,17 Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham was born on November 27, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,3,7,18,8 He married Shirley Jean Martin on February 22, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham and Shirley Jean Martin were divorced on February 11, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham died on December 27, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^14,15,6,18 He WICKHAM, Raymond L., 71, of Roanoke, passed away Friday , December 27, 1996. He was a member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member of William Byrd P.T.A. Mr. Wickham was a U.S. Air Corps and U.S. Air Force veteran for 27 years. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Ray Wickham; a grandson, David A. Wickham, and a great-grandson, Zachary D. Short. Surviving are his wife, Christeen Hunley Wickham; children and their spouses, Reginald D. and Teresa Wickham, Regina W. and Randy Short, Royce D. and Kathy Wickham, Roger D. and Ronda Wickham, Roy D. and Michele Wickham, Rebecca W. and Bob Milliner, and Ronald D. and Theresa Wickham, all of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, James Wickham of Mary Ester, Fla., and Frank Wickham of Collinsville, and two sisters, Dorothy Sowers of Radford and Pauline Rhoades of Ft. Pierce, Fla. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with military honors by VFW Post #1264. on December 29, 1996.¹⁵

     Frank Daniel "Frankie" Wickham Frank Daniel Wickham, 95, of Collinsville, passed May 2, 2023, at his residence. Born in Montgomery Co, on June 20, 1927, to the late James Edward and Thelma Gilmore Wickham. Frank served and retired after 22 years in the United States Air Force, and later retired from Roy Stone Transfer. He was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church since 1968. He was a former member of the VFW. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Mozelle Hedge Wickham, two brothers; Raymond Lawrence and James Edward Wickham, two sisters; Pauline Rhodes and Doris Sowers, and grand-son, Burke Wickham. Surviving are his son, Douglas Wickham, granddaughter, April Conner, and a great-grandchild, Kaitlyn Wickham. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with Full Military Honors provided by the Martinsville-Henry County Memorial Honor Guard.⁶ He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 10, 1927 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Jun 20, 1927.^4,5,6 He married Mozelle Vada "Mozella" Hedge on December 10, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^5,6,12 Frank Daniel "Frankie" Wickham died on May 2, 2023 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 95.⁶

     James Edward Wickham Jr. was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^5,8 His Social Security Number was 265-34-8017.⁴ He married Shizuko Unknown.⁵ James Edward Wickham Jr. was born on September 12, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,12,8 He died on February 13, 2004 at Florida at age 75.^4,5,12,8

     Alice Lee Hancock Alice l. Pacetti, 79, was born on October 24, 1944 and passed away on November 5, 2023. She was born and raised in the New Castle area of Craig County, VA and was the daughter of the late Walter and Nellie Hancock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. Pacetti; daughter, Frances Bayne; son, Carlos Delbert and two infant sons, Michael and Lawrence Pacetti; sister, Elizabeth Fisher. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie P. Ferris; step-children, Curtis Pacetti and Connie King; her companion, Dennis Carter, Sr; her life-long best friend, Emily “Ginny” Powers; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She had many friends and she always tried to help others. It did not matter if she knew you or not. She retired from LOA (Meals on Wheels) where she was a coordinator. She loved what she did and she made sure that the people she cared for always had a hot meal and did not go hungry. She always had the hope of being able to help others even after her passing and with that in mind she donated her body to science where she will continue to help others. She was a very loving woman and she will be deeply missed.³ She was born on October 24, 1944 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 As of November 16, 1966,her married name was Pacetti.⁴ She married Fred Joseph Pacetti, son of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on November 16, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Alice Lee Hancock died on November 5, 2023 at Virginia at age 79.³

     Delbert Wayne "Big Daddy" Pacetti was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 228-04-4950.⁹ He was born on February 26, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,4,5 He died on February 13, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.^9,1,6 He Delbert Wayne "Big Daddy" Pacetti, 30, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 13, 1999 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Joseph Pacetti and is survived by his mother, Alice Hancock Pacetti of Roanoke; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis A. and Sherry Pacetti of Salem, Carlos R. Pacetti; a sister-in-law, Terri Pacetti, all of Roanoke; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn J. and Alan Argabright, Connie and Jerry King, all of Roanoke, Frances and Carmen Bayne of Craig County, Debbie and Danny Farris of Roanoke; a very special friend, Mary Nordone of Roanoke; a very close cousin, Howie Crowe, Jr; a special nephew, David (Spunk) Stiff of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in the Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke County. on February 14, 1999.¹

     Lena Wilson was born on April 5, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on April 20, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Carlos Ronald "Corky" Pacetti was born on March 18, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He married Teresa Lynn DeHaven on March 18, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Carlos Ronald "Corky" Pacetti and Teresa Lynn DeHaven were divorced on May 6, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Carlos Ronald "Corky" Pacetti married Gwendolyn Rena Lloyd on October 10, 2003 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Carlos Ronald "Corky" Pacetti and Gwendolyn Rena Lloyd were divorced on September 18, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Carlos Ronald "Corky" Pacetti died on October 6, 2014 at Virginia at age 55.² He Carlos "Corkey" Ronald Pacetti, 55 of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Monday October 6, 2014. Left to cherish his memory are his three sons, Timmy Pacetti, Shane Pacetti and his wife Lauren, Kevin Pacetti; one grandson, Aiden; three sisters, Carol Argabright, Connie King, Debbie Pacetti; one brother, Curtis Pacetti; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. on October 12, 2014.²

     Jerry Lee King Sr. Jerry Lee King, Sr. 60, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy King; brothers, Lawrence Edward Dalton, Sr., Thomas Acie Dalton; sister, Charlene Semones; and his mother, Rachel Greenway. Surviving are his children, Jerry Lee King, Jr., Jessica Nicole King, James Dustin (Carrie) King; grandchildren, Zack, Ana, Damion, Kaden, and Luke King; sister, Lillian C. "Lynn" (French) Hagy; former wife, Connie King; and many other family members and friends. A graveside service will be conducted in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was born on October 30, 1959 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Connie Dawn Pacetti, daughter of Fred Joseph Pacetti and Ruby Ellen Willis, on February 4, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2 Jerry Lee King Sr. and Connie Dawn Pacetti were divorced on July 21, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Jerry Lee King Sr. died on March 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 60.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 431-40-2577.¹ Roberta Scobey married Timer Alexander Colen. Her married name was Colen. Roberta Scobey was born on January 16, 1907.¹ She died on May 15, 1998 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 91.¹

     Lewis Lovern Greenwood was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 229-42-1406.⁷ He was born on December 27, 1932 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,6,5,8 He married Ailene Maureen Pacetti, daughter of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on July 6, 1960 at Edgefield Co., South Carolina.^1,2 Lewis Lovern Greenwood and Ailene Maureen Pacetti were divorced on April 26, 1988 at Catawba Co., North Carolina.^1,9 Lewis Lovern Greenwood died on February 26, 1996 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.^7,3,6,4,8,10 He GREENWOOD, Lewis Lovern, 63, of Check, passed away Monday, February 26, 1996 at his home. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his father, William Brady Greenwood. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Lee (Pete) Greenwood, Roanoke; mother, Ethel F. Greenwood, Check; brother and sister-in-law, William Wesley and Sandra Greenwood, Copper Hill; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Ann G. and Johnny Cooper, Rocky Mount, Essie Manno, Ocala, Fla., Geneva and Harold Nichols, Copper Hill, Elizabeth Guthrie, Galax, Ava G. and Buddy Turner, Callaway; granddaughter, Tarah A. Greenwood, Roanoke; stepgrandson, Jeremy friend, Williams, Roanoke; special Mary Ann Hale; 13 nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Park. Graveside rites will be by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1-115. on February 28, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-9614.⁵ Howard Dietz Crowe was born on July 12, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,6 He married Wanda Patricia Pacetti, daughter of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on January 15, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Howard Dietz Crowe died on June 25, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^5,2,3 He CROWE, Howard Dietz, 63, of Bent Mountain, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Pacetti Crowe of Bent Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mark Clingenpeel of Boones Mill; a son, Howard D. Crowe Jr. of Bent Mountain; one granddaughter, Brittany Shey Clingenpeel; one sister, Annie C. Holden of Floyd. Funeral will be Friday at 6 p.m. at Woods Funeral Home, Floyd, with Rev. J. C. Holden. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday at Woods Funeral Home. on June 26, 1997.²

     James Edward Carico was born on July 20, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Josephine Elouise Pacetti, daughter of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on July 11, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,4 James Edward Carico died on April 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 82.³ He James Edward Carico, age 82, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1937, to the late James P. and Ester Carico. He was an amazing hard-working father who raised seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Edward W. Carico. Those left to cherish his beautiful memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Josphine E. Carico; his loving children, Jimmy Carico, Deborah Yopp, Tina Mills (Freddie), Mark Carico, Marion Peterson (Curtis), and James "Daryl" Carico; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his siblings, Geraldine Potter (Elmer), and Christine McGeorge; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. on May 3, 2020.³

     Betty Jean Grice was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 23, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Oliver Laverne Pacetti, son of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on September 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of September 22, 1951,her married name was Pacetti. Betty Jean Grice and Oliver Laverne Pacetti were divorced on October 9, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Betty Jean Grice Betty Jean Grice, 88 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, Beulah J. Hermanson and father, Sherman R. Grice Sr. Betty was a long-time member of RSVP and spent many years helping others. She enjoyed gathering with her friends and playing BINGO, card games, and going shopping with the senior group. She enjoyed participating in the Senior Olympics and was proud of all of her winning metals and ribbons. She is survived by her brother, Randy Grice Jr. (Trudy); twin brother, Billy Grice (Juanita); cousins, Jo Ann Maberry, Ann Phillips (Larry), Mitzi Roberson (Rodney), and Nicole R. Carr (Tyler); two nieces; and numerous friends. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Reva Hylton and Crystal Black for their diligent love and care in the past months. on April 17, 2017.⁴

     Timer Alexander Colen married Roberta Scobey. Timer Alexander Colen was born on January 7, 1907 at Arkansas.¹ He died on January 5, 1961 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 53.¹