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     Mildred Etheleen Reed was buried at Reed Cemetery, 37.17370, -79.80332, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her married name was Ray.³ She Mildred E. Ray, 85, of Roanoke, retired to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020. She was a kind, compassionate, and forgiving soul and it kept her family together and made her children who they are now. Her faith in the Lord is what kept her going. She never held a grudge against anyone and was a hard worker and humble person. She was predeceased by her husband, William Ray; parents, Alfred and Sarah Reed; brother, Zannie Reed and Lindsey Reed; sisters, Lantie Beckner and Joyce Howell, daughters, Patsy Cundiff and Sandra Ray, and son, Wayne Pacetti. Surviving family includes a son, Thomas Pacetti; daughters, Pam Cole, Diane Love, Sarah Gearhart, and Susie Yates; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Reed Family Cemetery.³ She married William Ray.³ Mildred Etheleen Reed was born on February 22, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 23, 1953,her married name was Pacetti.² She married Carl Andrew Pacetti Sr., son of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on May 23, 1953 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 Mildred Etheleen Reed and Carl Andrew Pacetti Sr. were divorced on October 25, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 Mildred Etheleen Reed died on May 4, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.³

     David Lee Pacetti was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died in December, 1962 at Virginia.² He was born in December, 1962 at Virginia.^1,2

     Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest FLOYD, Oct. 20 - Charles William Vest, 96, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. A. Compton. A former county treasurer and merchant and farmer at Terry's Fork, he is also survived by three sons, H. L. Vest, S. P. Vest, Pilot; A. W. Vest, Check; five daughters, Mrs. B. W. Conner; Roanoke; Mrs. R. W. Conner, Salem; Mrs. O. A. Carr, Check; Mrs. Abe Lawrence, McComas, W. Va; Mrs. E. H. Sexton, Iaeger, W.Va; 34 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Iddings Cemetery.³ He was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He was born on January 24, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,1,4,5 He married Octavia Frances Iddings, daughter of Henry B. Iddings and Martha J. Whitenack, on March 8, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest married Laura Ann Board, daughter of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on February 3, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest died on October 19, 1954 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-21-1785.⁹ Edward Wayne Carico was born on April 19, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,9 He married Kimberly Elaine Poff, daughter of Wendell Winston Poff and Lelia Frances Pochick, on January 4, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Wayne Carico married Tina Michelle Francisco on October 5, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 Edward Wayne Carico died on November 26, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 47.^10,6,9 He Edward Wayne Carico, 47, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Tina Francisco Carico; children, Olivia Grace and Cody Carico; parents, James and Josephine Carico; brothers, Jimmie, Mark and Daryl Carico; and sisters, Marion and Curtis Peterson, Tina and Paul Mills, and Debbie Yopp. on December 1, 2011.³

     Octavia Frances Iddings Mrs. Octavia Frances Vest, wife of C. W. Vest, was born April 5, 1858, and departed this life Jun 7, 1923, making life's journey years, two months and two days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Iddings and was married to C. W. Vest, March 9, 1876. To this union nine children were born - three boys and six girls - all of whom are living; namely: S. P. Vest, of Pilot, Va; Mrs. E. H. Sexton, of Twin Branch, W. Va. Mrs. W. A. Compton, of Floyd, Va. Mrs. C. O. Carr, Mrs. B. W. Conner, Mrs. R. W. Conner, Miss Maye Vest, H. L. Vest and Albert Vest, of Simpsons, Va. Mrs. Vest was converted in early life, joined the M. E. church and lived a consistent Christian life until called home. She was loyal to her church, her home and her God; was one of the best of Women and dearly loved by all who knew her. Through the blistering sunshine, or the storms of a winter's night, she was always ready to go to lend a helping hand to someone in pain, or comfort one in sorrow. Truly it can be said of her, as of one of old, "She hath done what she could," and, while she did these things in her humble, motherly way without the hope or thought of reward. He whose words cannot pass away has said: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me." She fought a good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith and has now gone to claim her crown of righteousness and to dwell forever with her Savior. The funeral was conducted by Revs. Rumburg, Warner and Bowyer, in the presence of a very large crowd at Haven's Chapel. The body was laid to rest in the family cemetery to sleep until God calls it from the dust.⁵ She was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,5,4 She was born on April 5, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,1,5,4 She married Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest, son of Henry L. Vest and Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall, on March 8, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 8, 1876,her married name was Vest. Octavia Frances Iddings died on June 7, 1923 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.^8,1,5,3,4

     Edward Peter Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Minnie Green Smith. Edward Peter Craighead was born in 1875 at Virginia.² He married Lillian Gray "Lillie" Janney, daughter of John Janney and Malinda A. Hale, on May 12, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Peter Craighead died in 1957.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9425.⁸ Albert Dewey Hendrick Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,7 He was born on June 22, 1939 at West Virginia.^8,3,4,6,7 He married Barbara Alice "Bobbie" Craighead, daughter of David Eutaw "Taw" Craighead and Hazel Ruth Harris, on June 22, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,1,3,4 Albert Dewey Hendrick Jr. died on October 1, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,8,5,6,7 He HENDRICK, Albert Dewey Jr., (Pop-A-Top), 64, of Roanoke, went to be with his heavenly father on the evening of Wednesday, October 1, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dewey was the loving and good husband of Barbara A. Hendrick; the loving father of both Michael Timothy Hendrick and Beth Hendrick Lynskey; and stepson that he raised from age one, Patrick Robert Abbott. Dewey enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading his bible, and watching those old westerns and ball games on TV. He especially enjoyed watching those westerns with his favorite "Little Cowboy", Adam Blake Lynskey, his beloved grandson who brought him joy in his last days. He was predeceased by his mother, Loraine, brother, Mitchell, and sister, Jean. Dewey leaves behind, besides the family listed above, a devoted, caring son-in-law, James Lynskey; sisters, Gale Buck and Sue Akers; a brother, Malcolm "Sonny" Gray, Jr; his stepfather, Malcolm Gray, Sr; and his sister-in-law, Jessica Dyer. Dewey had many friends who stood by him when he needed that the most, taking him to doctor's appointments, helping with meals, and giving him the support he needed. He loved all of you and considered you a blessing to him. May God bless you all for the sacrifices you have made to help him and his family. Also left behind is his beloved dog, Molly, who was a constant companion to him. Dewey worked hard all his life at home, in the Army, driving his own truck, then working until he retired from Wilson Trucking Corporation. After that, he devoted his time to caring for his late father-in-law, David Craighead, until he passed away. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2003, from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Roy Rogers will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel . on October 4, 2003.²

     Earnest Maynard Greene was buried at Joel Green Cemetery, Dillons Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Dessie Mae Sloan. Earnest Maynard Greene was born on January 17, 1915 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Ardella Gay Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on September 7, 1972 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Earnest Maynard Greene died on June 7, 1994 at age 79.²

     Alexander Quarrier "Ark" Smith was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹² His Social Security Number was 223-14-1255.⁶ He was born on March 23, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,11 He married Margaret Shawkey Deisher, daughter of Harry Christain Deisher Sr. and Lorene Evelyn Williams, on November 28, 1936 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,1,8,2 Alexander Quarrier "Ark" Smith died on June 18, 1943 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 35.^6,2 He Cpl. Alexander Q. Smith, 35, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Brooks Smith, a prominent Charleston family, was killed early yesterday morning in a fall from the 14th floor of the Chicagoan hotel in Chicago. The body will be brought to Charleston Sunday and funeral services probably will be held on Monday. Cpl. Smith had been in the army a year and was en route to the air corps base at Salt Lake City, Utah, after attending the funeral of his mother in Charleston last week. His father died last October. Cpl. Smith resided at 4010 MacCorkle Av. He was a native of Charleston and attended local public schools and Princeton university. Before going into the service he was connected with the Smith-Hetiel Insurance Co. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Deisher Smith; a brother, Harrison B. Smith of Charleston and a sister, Mrs. George Fox of Gainesville, Fla. on June 19, 1943.⁸ He A semi-military funeral will be held at 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Kanawha Presbyterian church for Cpl. Alexander Q. Smith, 35, member of a prominent Charleston family, who was killed early Friday morning in a fall from the 14th floor of a Chicago hotel. The body is to arrive in Charleston tonight and will be taken to the residence, 4010 MacCorkle Av. Rev. R. C. Boothe will officiate and burial will be in the family plot in Spring Hill cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward D. Spilman, C. Mason Sullivan, J. Noyes Smith, Buckner Clay, Robert A. Moore, C. H. Hetzel, T. G. Gordon and E. Dana Smith. Active pallbearers will be Sgt. Charles A. Potts, Sgt. John J. Siner, Sgt. John B. Dinehardt, Sgt. Glen I. Davis, Pfc. Homer A. Rehburg and Pfc. William A. Satterfield of the aviation cadet board. Cpl. Smith was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison B. Smith, both of whom died within the past year. He had been in the air corps of the army a year and was en route to the base at Salt Lake City, Utah. Before going into the service he was connected with the Smith-Hetzel Insurance Co. He was graduated from Haverford preparatory school at Haverford, Pa, attended Princeton university and was a member of the Campus club. on June 20, 1943.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 226-74-1304.⁹ Erney Lee "Ernie" Nichols was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 8, 1952 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,4 He married Brenda Mae Miller, daughter of Henry Raymond Miller and Lois Ruby Hale, on November 26, 1973 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Erney Lee "Ernie" Nichols died on June 30, 1986 at Baker Co., Oregon, at age 34; Killed in a tractor-trailer accident.^9,2,3

     Linda Sue Nichols Linda Sue Nichols, age 66, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born December 23, 1954 the daughter of the late James Albert Nichols and Ardella Craighead Holt. Surviving are four children, Jennifer Janney (fiancé, Bruce Martin), Roy Beckner, Michael Beckner (Terry), Hubert Dale Mitchell (Victoria); five grandchildren, Dakota Mitchell, Alyssa Mitchell, Jessica Darnell, Logan Beckner, James Fletcher; two great grandchildren, Ashley Lynch, Wayne Fletcher; four step-grandchildren, Christian Piunti, Logan Piunti, Madison MacPherson, Bryson Hodges; three sisters, Jeraldine Guilliams, Ruth Foley, Virginia Aldridge.⁵ She was born on December 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of December 27, 1972,her married name was Beckner.³ She married Roy Moses Beckner Sr. on December 27, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Linda Sue Nichols and Roy Moses Beckner Sr. were divorced on February 4, 1981.³ As of May 8, 1981,her married name was Mitchell.³ Linda Sue Nichols married Hubert Wilson Mitchell on May 8, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Linda Sue Nichols and Hubert Wilson Mitchell were divorced on September 25, 1997 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Linda Sue Nichols died on December 27, 2020 at Virginia at age 66.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 228-86-0882.⁹ Elsie Marie Nichols was buried at Guilliams Family Cemetery, 412 Sigmon Ridge Lane, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 11, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,2,4 As of December 19, 1972,her married name was Beckner.³ She married David Jackson Beckner, son of Claude Thomas Beckner and Delphia Elizabeth Guilliams, on December 19, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Elsie Marie Nichols and David Jackson Beckner were divorced on April 25, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of June 8, 1996,her married name was Huffman.³ Elsie Marie Nichols married Larry Wayne Huffman on June 8, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Elsie Marie Nichols died on April 2, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^9,2 She Elsie Marie Beckner Huffman, 51, of Wirtz, Va., passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, in a Roanoke hospital. Elsie was born March 11, 1958, and was preceded in death by her father, Albert Nichols; sister, Fay Dollman Haupt; and a brother, Erney Nichols. She is survived by a son, Jamie Parcell, of the home; twin daughters, Carolyn and Sharon Beckner, of Rocky Mount; and one special grandson, Zachary Wright, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her mother, Ardella Holt, of Callaway, brother, Billy Nichols, of Bent Mountain; and sisters, Virginia Aldridge, of Callaway, Jerline and Kermit Guilliams, of Callaway, Linda Nichols, of Sontag, and Ruth and Roger Foley, of Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be conducted from the Guilliams-Beckner Family Cemetery in Callaway. on April 3, 2009.²

     Calvin Lambert Holt was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He Calvin was raised by his grandmother Ada Mestic Shilling Holt.^1,2 He was born on April 9, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Ardella Gay Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on May 7, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2,5 Calvin Lambert Holt died on November 29, 2005 at age 80.³