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     His Social Security Number was 227-01-8817.⁵ Carroll Turman Ragland was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 4, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6,7 He married Sadie Louise Perdue, daughter of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on July 28, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^{8,9,10,11,12,3} Carroll Turman Ragland died on March 10, 1990 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 77.^1,2,4,5,13,7 He Carroll T. Ragland, of Richmond, died March 10, 1990, He is survived by his wife, Louise; a son, Gordon Armstring; two stepdaughters, Cheryl Hamilton and Cathy DeRemer; a granddaughter, Connie Dority; four step-grandchildren; and one great-grandson. on March 11, 1990.⁴

     Ellis Edward Perdue was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,15 His Social Security Number was 230-10-5870.¹⁶ He was born on July 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,5,15,8,16,9,17} He married Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles on February 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 Ellis Edward Perdue and Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles were divorced on August 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁸ Ellis Edward Perdue married Martha Jane Beasley on November 5, 1949 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,19,10,20 Ellis Edward Perdue married Helen Louise Kerr on July 15, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,21 Ellis Edward Perdue died on July 3, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^{5,15,16,17,10} He Ellis Edward Perdue, 88 of Roanoke beloved husband of Helen Kerr Perdue, who has lovingly cared for him for many years during a long illness, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2007. He was a loving and caring husband and daddy who is leaving in his own words, "the most wonderful wife in the world". He is also survived by his precious daughters, Robin Perdue Huntley Haas of Roanoke, Brenda Joyce Carter Ferguson and her husband Gene of Chester Gap, Va; and one son Johnny Carter of Florida. He will miss his sweetheart and precious granddaughter, Alison Huntley, daughter of Robin and several other beautiful grand and great grandchildren from Brenda and Johnny. He also leaves a step daughter, Constance L. Smith, daughter of Helen who resides in California and a stepson, James Edwin Smith, son of Helen and his wife Henedine of Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Perdue has a brother, Carl Perdue of Richmond; sister, Louise Ragland, also of Richmond and numerous nephews and nieces. Mr. Perdue was admired by his friends and especially his family for his determination to fight a disease which gave him excruciating pain every day. His attitude taught us that tomorrow is another day and that we should never give up hope. A gentle, kind, sweet man, Ellis was born July 4, 1918 in Roanoke to Taw (deceased) and Bertha Perdue (deceased). He always said that "everyone celebrated his birthday". He was educated in Jefferson Senior High School leaving in the year 1936. He worked for Mick or Mack groceries for several years then began a distinguished and successful career with Woodmen of the World (WOW) Life Insurance Society. During his years with WOW, he was one of the top salesmen in Virginia and for numerous years, one of the top salesmen in the country. He received many honors and awards with the company and retired in July of 1985. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the 127 Division, in Counter Intelligence (America Division) under Gen. Douglas McArthur and severely injured when making the assault on Leyte Bay, Philippines earning the Purple Hearth, The Meritorious Wreath Award and Combat Infantry Medal with Three Stars, also he won the Philippine Service Ribbon with Bronze Service Star and World War II Victory Medal. Ellis was a member of several Fraternal Organizations to include, a 32 Degree Mason, member of Lakeland Lodge # 190 AF&AM, Roanoke: Scottish Rite Bodies, Kazim Temple, Roanoke, serving with the "Chanters" and a member of Carrie Lee Chapter, # 108 serving as Worthy Patron three times. He was a member of AARP, American Legion, Jefferson High School Retiree's Club, Harmonica Club, Past Airplane Club as a pilot and numerous dance clubs such as 300 Club Secretary Cotillion. He and Helen have had so many wonderful friends at Christ Lutheran Church, Roanoke where he became a member in 1961: in the Masonic Order, and all organizations they have been a part of, friends he will miss so very much. He wants to thank everyone for their love, kindness and friendship during his life and their support during his illness. He will be missed by many and will be carried with extreme love and gratitude for all he gave, in the hearts of his family forever. Interment with Masonic Services by Lakeland Lodge # 190 AF&AM will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 5, 2007.⁵

     Helen Louise Kerr was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 10, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Ellis Edward Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on July 15, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 As of July 15, 1961,her married name was Perdue.¹ Helen Louise Kerr died on February 19, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 104.⁴ She Helen Kerr Smith Perdue, June 10, 1919 - February 19, 2024. Our angel on earth, Helen Kerr Smith Perdue, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was 104 years young. She loved to ask people to guess her age and when they tried, always guessed 20 years younger than what she was. She would then laugh and tell her real age. She will be remembered lovingly by family and friends with these sentiments: a sweet, beautiful, special lady; one of a kind with a wonderful sense of humor; enjoyed life and was a feisty spirit; always had a beautiful smile, and an inspiration to all in her daily living. She loved her Christ Lutheran Church family – and was proud she attended Christ Lutheran from when the "first stone was laid" and was an active member until her death. She was also an active member of the Order of Eastern Stars and was presented a 75-year pin recently for her continual active membership. She loved that organization and had many close friends throughout the years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of over 42 years, Ellis E. Perdue; sister, Pat Wells of California; parents, Charles I. Kerr and Georgia Anderson Kerr; daughters, Constance Smith and Patty Smith; and her son, James E. Smith of Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by her special angels, daughter, Debra "Robin" Haas; granddaughter, Alison Huntley; and great-granddaughter, Kaya Kingery. We want to give special thanks and gratitude to Gaye Eades, her caregiver for over four years and two special friends, Linda from Christ Lutheran Church who cared so much for her and a dear friend Flo, formerly of Roanoke, who now lives in New Hampshire. Her light will never extinguish but will shine in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on February 24, 2024.⁴

     Carl Lewis Perdue PERDUE, Carl L., went to be with the Lord July 3, 2023 at age of 92. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Perdue; and is survived by his children, Raymond (Tammy), Michael, Larry (Amy), Donald (Donna), Wilmer (Sheron), Mavis, Harriet (Mike); and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park.¹³ He was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^13,14 He was born on February 7, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Elizabeth Ann Shepherd on June 17, 1955 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 Carl Lewis Perdue and Elizabeth Ann Shepherd were divorced on October 10, 1972 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁵ Carl Lewis Perdue married Mavis Glendine Bohr on June 29, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,15 Carl Lewis Perdue died on July 3, 2023 at Virginia at age 92.¹³

     Mavis Glendine Bohr PERDUE, Mavis Bohr, 80, of Sandston, was born on May 4, 1938, and passed away on May 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Carl L. Perdue; children, Donald (Donna), Wilmer (Sheron), Mavis, Harriet (Mike), Raymond (Tammy), Mike, Larry (Amy); grandchildren, Crystal, Lauren, Rebecca, Charles, Matthew, Muizz, Zain, Casey, Eric, Warren, Ray, Stephen, Sarah, Lauree; siblings, Norma Radvany, Glen Bohr; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mavis was a homemaker, dedicated member of Fort Lee Baptist Church and loved all children. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va.² She was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 4, 1938 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Carl Lewis Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on June 29, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 29, 1974,her married name was Perdue.¹ Mavis Glendine Bohr died on May 2, 2019 at Virginia at age 80.²

     Howard Earnest/Ernest Elmore was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^8,9 His Social Security Number was 226-01-6738.¹⁰ He was born on December 25, 1898 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Dec 25, 1899.^8,1,2,3,4,10 He married Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan on June 18, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,11 Howard Earnest/Ernest Elmore died on August 7, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^8,2,9 He Howard Ernest Elmore, 66, of 1423 Patterson Ave., SW, died Saturday in a local hospital. He was a retired employe of American Viscose Corp. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ethel Elmore; two daughters, Mrs. James M. Walker, Richmond and Mrs. Jo Anne Lantz, of Roanoke; two sons, Paul W. and William H. Elmore, both of Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Durvin, Clifton, Forge. Burial in Mount Union Cemetery in Botetourt County. on August 8, 1965.⁹

     Rhoda Rebecca "Becky" Brown was buried at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Shady Grove, Bedford Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on September 6, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5 She married Marshall Everette Nichols, son of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on June 16, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 16, 1951,her married name was Nichols.² Rhoda Rebecca "Becky" Brown died on May 12, 1953 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 19.^6,3,4 She Mrs. Rhoda Rebecca Nichols, 19, died unexpectedly at her home at Thaxton Tuesday. She is survived by her husband, Marshall E. Nichols, U. S. Army in Korea; her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker J. Brown, Thaxton; three brothers, Frank E. and Reeves Brown, both in the U. S. Navy; Everett Brown, of Norfolk; two sisters, Misses Beatrice and Martha L. Brown, both of Thaxton; and three half-brothers, Norris and Jasper Bowles, of Vinton, and I. R. Bowles, of Roanoke. on May 14, 1953.⁴

     William B. Underwood Sr. was born on January 5, 1785 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Celia A. "Sealey" Manning on March 21, 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ William B. Underwood Sr. died on June 16, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.

     Celia A. "Sealey" Manning was born circa 1782 at Virginia. She married William B. Underwood Sr., son of Samuel Underwood Jr. and Misniah Cannaday, on March 21, 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 21, 1808,her married name was Underwood.¹ Celia A. "Sealey" Manning died after 1850 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

     Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 6, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Aaron M. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on October 19, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of October 19, 1833,her married name was Conner. Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole died on September 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth Elmore was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 8, 1902 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,2 She married Benjamin Hughes Durvin on May 1, 1925 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,8 As of May 1, 1925,her married name was Durvin. Sarah Elizabeth Elmore died on November 11, 1971 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,6,1,2

     William B. Underwood Jr. was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born circa 1821 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Rachel Allen on October 11, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ William B. Underwood Jr. died on September 16, 1861 at Radford, Virginia.

     Rachel Allen was born circa 1815 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married William B. Underwood Jr., son of William B. Underwood Sr. and Celia A. "Sealey" Manning, on October 11, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 11, 1837,her married name was Underwood. Rachel Allen died after 1880 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

     His Social Security Number was 456-40-3483.¹ Glenn Homer Adams was buried at Devine Evergreen Cemetery, Devine, Medina Co., Texas.^2,3 He was born on January 13, 1912 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Ruby Helen Underwood, daughter of Archibald Ray "Archie" "Arch" Underwood and Roxie Eugene Poff, on March 4, 1946 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.⁷ Glenn Homer Adams died on October 24, 1976 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 64.^8,2,3,4

     Elsie Agnes Amburgey was buried at Iredell Memorial Gardens, 2304 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^3,2 She Mrs. Elsie Agnes Amburgey Underwood, 82, a resident of Autumn Care of Statesville died Friday afternoon at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Trammel, Virginia on February 24, 1923, she was a daughter of the late William Amburgey and Arlena Moore Amburgey. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, flowers and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Arch Ray Underwood in 1967. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Uebelacker of Statesville and Linda Miller of Mooresville, a sister, Mrs. Goldie Jobe of Marengo, Ohio, five grandchildren, one step grandchild, eight great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Burial will follow in Iredell Memorial Gardens.² She was born on February 24, 1923 at Trammel, Dickenson Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Archibald Ray "Arch" Underwood Jr., son of Archibald Ray "Archie" "Arch" Underwood and Roxie Eugene Poff, on January 26, 1943.^4,2 As of January 26, 1943,her married name was Underwood. Elsie Agnes Amburgey died on July 15, 2005 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^3,2

     Linda Raye Underwood was buried at Willow Valley Cemetery, Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^3,5 She and Robert Gene Blevins Sr. were divorced.⁷ Linda Raye Underwood was born on June 6, 1946 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,8,3,5 She married Robert Gene Blevins Sr. on June 27, 1964 at Watauga Co., North Carolina.^9,8 As of June 27, 1964,her married name was Blevins. Linda Raye Underwood married William Joel Miller on September 9, 1967.^9,5,4 As of September 9, 1967,her married name was Miller. Linda Raye Underwood died on November 23, 2011 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^3,5 She Linda Underwood Miller, 65, of 702 South Academy St., Moores-ville, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at Lake Norman Regional. She was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., June 6, 1946, daughter of the late Archie Ray and Elsie Amburgey Underwood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Joel Miller; daughters, Robin Miller of Troutman, Deborah Jean Wilson and Donnie of Mooresville, and Linda Katheleen Miller of Mooresville; sister, Kathy Ubiliker of Statesville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial took place in Willow Valley Cemetery. on November 25, 2011.⁵

     Robert Gene Blevins Sr. was buried at Susong Cemetery, Bristol, Virginia.^2,3 He and Linda Raye Underwood were divorced.⁴ Robert Gene Blevins Sr. was born on December 26, 1943 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Linda Raye Underwood, daughter of Archibald Ray "Arch" Underwood Jr. and Elsie Agnes Amburgey, on June 27, 1964 at Watauga Co., North Carolina.^5,1 Robert Gene Blevins Sr. died on March 2, 2015 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 71.^2,3 He Robert G. "Big Bobby" Blevins Sr., age 71, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 peacefully at home. He was born December 26, 1943 in Bristol, Tenn., a son of the late Thomas and Madeline Woods Blevins. Bobby was honorably discharged from the Army and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Brenda K. Blevins; daughters, Anna Lee O'Neal and Debbie Wilson; sons, Robert G. "Little Bobby" Blevins Jr. and Eddie Harris; brother, Sammy Blevins; grandchildren, Jessica O'Neal, Bethany O'Neal Carrier and husband Jeremy, Emmy Kay Harris, Laken Carrier, Ashley Lambert, Bo Lambert, and Nikki Lambert; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Susong Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joey Smith, Greg Carter, Chad Harris, Billy Hyatt, Jeff O'Neal, Joey Branch and Steve Brooks, PFC Christopher Clark and the U.S. Marines. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Bill and Ann Woods, George and Candy Alexander and family, Mr. Brown, Dixie Bowen Chapman, Matt Hales, Jason Duncan, Ralph Callahan, and all teaching staff at Anderson Elementary School. on March 6, 2015.³

     Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-9068.⁵ She was born on November 18, 1898 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,5 She married Howard Earnest/Ernest Elmore, son of Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore and Laura Lee Craft, on June 18, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,1,4 As of June 18, 1919,her married name was Elmore.¹ Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan died on May 5, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^2,3,4 She Mrs. Ethel Hogan Elmore, age 84, of 215 Hershberger Rd., N.W., died Thursday. She was the widow of Howard E. Elmore. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James M. (Kathleen) Walker, Richmond; Mrs. William J. (JoAnne) Lantz, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Medley, Mrs. L. F. (Lucille) Stultz, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt County. on May 7, 1983.⁴

     William Joel Miller William Joel Miller, Aug 10, 1938 - Oct 6, 2023. William Joel Miller went home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 6, 2023, at the age of 85. He passed away at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in his hometown of Mooresville, NC. He was a loving Father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be missed terribly. He was always there for his family, friends and coworkers. Everyone who knew him loved him. Joel was a proud Army Veteran. He was a Dye Range Operator / Supervisor before retiring from Burlington industries in 1999 when the mill shut down, which he missed every day. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Linda Raye Underwood Miller, his mother and father, Alvah and Bertha Miller, his brother and wife, Charles and Sandy Miller, their son Jeffrey Mill. He is survived by three children Linda Miller Hayer, Deborah Miller Wilson, and Robin Miller Murphy; grandchildren Anthony and Angela Lambert, Ashley Blevins, Jennifer Miller, Stephanie and husband Greg Taylor, Milah Miller, Evan and wife Sheree Murphy and Cheyenne Murphy. Also, his great grandchildren Ty'Kerion, Ty'Jae, and Ti'Yon Little, Zayden Taylor, Anthony, MaryJane and De'Jeuner Burns, Riley and Alyssa Murphy. Along with his nephew and wife Chuck and Joy Miller.³ He was born on August 10, 1938 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Linda Raye Underwood, daughter of Archibald Ray "Arch" Underwood Jr. and Elsie Agnes Amburgey, on September 9, 1967.^4,1,3 William Joel Miller died on October 6, 2023 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 85.³