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     Nick Wayne "Nickie" Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 233-88-4365.⁵ He was born on September 12, 1952 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Rebecca Mae "Becky" Vest, daughter of Gratton W. Vest and Marie Ann Sowers, on March 3, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 Nick Wayne "Nickie" Thomas died on June 16, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.^5,1,6,4 He THOMAS, Nick Wayne, ("Nickie"), 42, of Salem, died Friday, June 16, 1995, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Herbert and Thelma Thomas; and a brother, Jackie Thomas. He was formerly of Bluefield, Va., and was a retired musician, playing with the band Top Flite, Rushour & Stazz. He was employed by CMC Supply. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Vest Thomas; daughter, Lindsay Thomas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Herbert (Whitey) and Joyce Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald and Sandy Thomas, Pocahontas, W.Va., Richard and Teresa Thomas, Bluefield, Va; Rick Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Jim Honaker, Nemours, W.Va., Joyce and Ronnie Pauley, Boissevain, Va. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 17, 1995.¹

     Magdalene Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 13, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She died on March 13, 2012 at Virginia at age 91.⁶ She Magdalene Aldridge, 91, of Copper Hill, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Minnis Daniel and Maggie Lee Perdue Aldridge; brother, Robert Aldridge; and sister, Mildred Aldridge. She is survived by cousins, Stanley and Virginia Perdue & family; special cousins, Eloise Vest, Jim and Sandy Perdue; and numerous other cousins. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Nelson Harris officiating. Interment to follow at Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the funeral home. on March 14, 2012.⁶

     Marjorie Lucille Cooper was born on September 1, 1926 at Horsepen, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 16, 1946,her married name was Wilson.² She married Willard Commadore Wilson, son of Wellington Laban/Labon "Will" Wilson and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, on November 16, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Diana Marie Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-78-2620.⁹ She was born on January 14, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,10 She died on May 31, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.^1,9,6 She WILSON, Diana Marie, 50, of Salem, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001. She had been employed with Trigon / Blue Cross in Federal Claims for twenty-three years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Allen Wilson, and is survived by her parents, Willard C. and Marjorie C. Wilson; her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Debbie Wilson; her sister, Marilyn (Rose) Hite; nieces and nephews, Matthew and April Wilson, Travis, Melissa and Brandon Lovern and Joey Hite; a special great-aunt, Emma Peters; and many special uncles, aunts and cousins. Burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 2, 2001.¹

     John R. Fitzgerald was born in April, 1850 at Henry Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Elvira A. Yates, daughter of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on January 19, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

     Richard Allen "Ricky" Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 13, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 He died on February 17, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.^4,5 He Richard Allen Wilson, 14-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard C. Wilson of Franklin street, Salem, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving besides his parents is a sister, Marie Wilson. Interment will be in Sherwood. on February 18, 1955.⁵

     Robert Wayne "Bob" Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Dr. Patricia Levitt Mitchell.⁷ Robert Wayne "Bob" Wilson was born on December 11, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Debra Sue "Debbie" Lange on April 23, 1977.⁴ Robert Wayne "Bob" Wilson died on August 23, 2017 at Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 60.⁵ He This the 23rd day of August in the year 2017, Robert Wayne Wilson, of Brooksville, Fla., a man of faith, power, and integrity went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Left to mourn his loss is his devoted wife and Anchor, Dr. Patricia Levitt Mitchell; his mother, Marjorie C. Wilson; his beloved son, Matthew W. Wilson (Teresa); beloved daughter, April M. Gauldin (Wade); and his cherished grandchildren, Colton Wilson, Caleb Gauldin, and Lillian Gauldin. Also left behind was his one remaining sister, Rose Hite; and numerous nephews; niece; uncles; aunts; and cousins. There in heaven waiting are his late wife, Debra L. Wilson, father, Willard C. Wilson, sister, Diane Wilson, and brother, Rickey. Also waiting are his maternal and paternal grandparents. What a glorious day for heaven yet what a sad day for those left behind. We ask lord that you watch over this precious gentleman, this gentle giant. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on August 26, 2017.⁵

     Katherine Lucille Vest was born on December 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Woodrow Harvey Wilson, son of Wellington Laban/Labon "Will" Wilson and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, on November 26, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 26, 1952,her married name was Wilson. Katherine Lucille Vest and Woodrow Harvey Wilson were divorced on December 10, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7

     Sandi Anjanette Wilson was buried at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, 2176 Duncans Chapel Road NW, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10 Her Social Security Number was 226-74-1002.¹¹ She was born on May 26, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,11,3,10,4,5} She married Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Cox on August 9, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 As of August 9, 1985,her married name was Cox. Sandi Anjanette Wilson died on July 8, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 35.^6,11,10,12 She COX, Sandi Wilson, 35, of Willis, passed away Thursday, July 8, 1999, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was an active lifetime member of Floyd County Rescue Squad, Station 4, with 16 years of service and a member of Duncans Chapel Church of the Brethren. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth L. Cox, Willis; two sons, Keven Cox and James Cox, both of Willis; one stepson, Kenny Brian Cox, US Army, Germany; mother, Lucille V. Wilson, Floyd; father and stepmother, Woodrow and Edna Wilson, Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Barbara Wilson, Floyd; and a nephew, Brian Wilson, Floyd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in Duncans Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on July 10, 1999.⁶

     Norman Harold Sowers was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 4, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 He married Christene Light, daughter of Edison Roy "Henderson" Light and Norma Vaught, on April 21, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,5 Norman Harold Sowers died on June 4, 2007 at Virginia at age 76.^5,8 He Norman Sowers, 76, of Check went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 4, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, V. T. and Grace Sowers; his brothers, Marvin and Arnold Sowers; and sister, Lucille Coates. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine Light Sowers; sons and daughter-in-law, Harold Sowers and Roger and Margaret Sowers; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Mike Wilson; three grandsons, Brian Wilson, Sean Sowers, Matthew Sowers; sister-in-law, Dexter Sowers; great-granddaughter, Harley Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Austin and the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home Floyd. on June 6, 2007.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-46-5314.⁵ Martha Inez Meade was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 6, 1934 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4,6 As of March 12, 1955,her married name was Wilson.² She married Wallace James "Wally" Wilson, son of Wellington Laban/Labon "Will" Wilson and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, on March 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6 Martha Inez Meade died on August 19, 2007 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 73.^5,7,6

     Larry Dean Wilson was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-86-5529.⁶ He was born on October 16, 1957 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He died on January 20, 2011 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 53.^4,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-4614.⁷ Sonny Barton Sutliff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 23, 1938 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4,5,8 He married Jo Ann Wilson, daughter of Wellington Laban/Labon "Will" Wilson and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, on March 13, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sonny Barton Sutliff and Jo Ann Wilson were divorced on May 25, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Sonny Barton Sutliff died on July 22, 1969 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 31.^1,9,4,5,6 He A man injured in a May 25 skiing accident at Smith Mountain Lake died yesterday in a Durham, N.C., hospital. Sonny Barton Sutliff, 31, of Madison Heights, was being towed by a boat when he was struck by another boat operated by James J. Eberharter of the 2400 block of Westover Avenue, sw. Eberharter was charged by game wardens with operating a boat in a reckless manner. Hearing on that charge is set for Aug. 21 in Bedford County Court. The accident occurred below the Beacon Marina on the Bedford County side of the lake. Sutliff is survived by his wife, Nancy Schmitz Sutliff, Madison Heights; three sons, Scherer Barton Sutliff, Donald Kerry Sutliff, James Duwyne Sutliff, Roanoke; two daughters, Elizabeth Barton Sütliff, Sunny Melissa Sutliff, Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Virgie Sutliff, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Geneva Kincer, Roanoke; two brothers, Jack Sutliff, James Sutliff, Roanoke. on July 23, 1969.⁶

     Ruth Ellen Ingram was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on April 4, 1858 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married John David Yeatts, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on April 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 12, 1877,her married name was Yeatts. Ruth Ellen Ingram died on December 31, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,2