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     Ronald Ray Ferguson Ronald Ray Ferguson, 82 of Roanoke, Virginia passed away surrounded by family on November 25th, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Cheyenne Ferguson, his sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Don Gillispie, his brother Fred Ferguson, his daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Nathan Wheeling, his son Todd Ferguson; daughter-in-law Brooke Ferguson and his granddaughters Breanna Wheeling and Mackenzie Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Bertha and Henry Ferguson, his sisters Betty and Mildred, and his brother, Henry Jr. He was married to his wife, Cheyenne, for 61 blessed years. Ronald was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 6th, 1939. He spent his life working as a mechanic for several businesses, including his own family business, Ferguson Brothers’ Garage, along with Malone & Hyde and Thermo King, before settling into a long retirement doing the things he loved with the people he loved. He loved fishing, bowling for years at All Star Bowling, woodworking, gardening, and playing cards. He spent many years supporting his family, attending his son’s traveling softball games and cheering on his granddaughter, Mackenzie’s softball games. He cherished his long conversations on current events and technology with his granddaughter, Breanna. He took many deep-sea fishing trips with his family and friends. He was a man that loved and spoke with his whole heart and put all of himself in what he did. Graveside service will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their care and comfort for the past two months.⁴ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 6, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Reatha Cheyenne Little on March 31, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Ronald Ray Ferguson died on November 25, 2022 at Virginia at age 82.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-6392.⁶ Marshall Tate Gish was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 He was born on March 29, 1925 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^6,3,7,4,9 He married Mildred Kathleen Ferguson, daughter of Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King, on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 Marshall Tate Gish died on August 20, 2004 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,7,5 He Marshall T. Gish, 79, of Thaxton, and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 20, 2004. He was a member of Vinton Church of the Brethren, an Army Veteran of WWII, and retired owner of Gish's Renu Upholstery Shop. Mr. Gish was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred F. Gish and is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Larry P. Gish and his fiancee, Susan Thornhill of Rocky Mount, Gary S. Gish of Thaxton, Marshall W. and Zenitha Gish of Beckley, WV; his daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Lonnie Blount of Troutville, Patsy Jean Johnson of Roanoke, 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Edsel Gish of Bedford, Glenwood Gish of Moneta; and his sister, Genevieve Cox of Moneta. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery in Floyd, Co. on August 23, 2004.²

     John Henry Rakes was born on November 23, 1933 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Betty Ann Ferguson, daughter of Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King, on January 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 John Henry Rakes died on September 8, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.² He John Henry Rakes, 83, of 8th Street, Altavista, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Betty Ferguson Rakes for fifty-six years. He was born November 23, 1933 in Stuart, a son of the late Taft Rakes, Lottie Mae Castle Rakes and stepmother Gracie May Dalton Rakes. He was a retired truck driver, United States Navy veteran, that loved woodworking, fishing and NASCAR. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Joseph Harbour Rakes and his wife Pamela, of Vinton; three daughters, Juanita Hudson and her husband Buddy, of Altavista, Lorraine Simmons and her husband Terry, of Moneta and Rebecca Deeds, of Vinton; two brothers, Clyde Rakes and his wife Phoebe, of Kernersville, N.C. and Garry Rakes of Strasburg; two sisters, Betty Dalton and her husband Elmer, of Gibsonville, N.C. and Virginia Gunter of, Stuart Chatham; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Anthony Rakes; a sister, Lucille Craig; and a brother, Thomas "Tommy" Rakes Jr. on September 11, 2017.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-01-5277.² Hattie Carnell was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Young.¹ Her married name was Brown.¹ She married Charles R. Young.¹ Hattie Carnell married Nathan David "Hap" Brown.¹ Hattie Carnell was born on April 11, 1905.² She died on July 21, 2002 at Virginia at age 97.^2,1 She BROWN, Hattie Young, 97, of Salem, died Sunday, July 21, 2002. She was a house parent at the Virginia Baptist Children's Home and the Lutheran Children's Home in Salem. She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles R. Young and Nathan D. Brown. Surviving family include a son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Charles L. and Macy D. Young of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy Y. and George R. Conner of Richmond; two stepchildren, Ann B. Tuck and husband Don, David W. Brown and wife Dianne; ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett Kier officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in Thorn Springs Cemetery, Pulaski County, with her son, Rev. Charles L. Young officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, July 22, 2002 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. on July 22, 2002.¹

     Ruby Alice Wickham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-9180.⁹ She was born on October 6, 1913 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,9,8 She married Paul Brown Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback, on June 25, 1933 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^11,1,10 As of March 6, 1956,her married name was Sisson.¹⁰ Ruby Alice Wickham married George Vance Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback, on March 6, 1956 at Perry, Houston Co., Georgia.^11,1,10 Ruby Alice Wickham died on April 18, 2010 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,12,9,8 She Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson, 96, of the Alleghany Otey community of Montgomery County, Va., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at her home. She was born on October 6, 1913, to the late Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Irena Poff Wickham. She was preceded in death by husbands, Paul B. Sisson and George V. Sisson; sister, Mary Hester Sisson; brothers, Schyler, Banks, Clifton, William, Herman, Irvin, Hersey, and Benjamin Wickham. She is survived by son, Kenneth C. Sisson and his wife, Kathleen A. Sisson; granddaughters, Stephanie L. Sisson and Deborah M. Owen and husband, Terry M. Owen; great granddaughters, Samantha K. Solomon, Abagail R. Owen, and Ava M. Owen; great-grandson, Logan Modoc Owen; several cousins, nieces, and nephews to numerous to count; and friends and neighbors from all over the United States whom she considered part of her own family. The family wishes to thank the members of the Carilion Hospice staff and granddaughter, Stephanie, for her devoted and loving care of her grandmother during the last days of her life. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Angle and the Rev. Terry Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Alleghany Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Piedmont Cemetery Fund, c/o Drema Foster, 3381 Alleghany Springs Road, Shawsville, Va. 24162. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Sisson family is being served by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. on April 20, 2010.¹

     Leonard Carl Stump Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 7, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on October 12, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4

     Homer Willie Manning was born circa 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, daughter of Samuel McDowell Richards and Lucy Ellen Wimmer, on March 10, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5

     Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1957.⁴ She was born on March 16, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married Homer Willie Manning, son of Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown, on March 10, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of March 10, 1918,her married name was Manning.² Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer died on February 23, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.³ She Mrs. Viola Jane Manning, age 89, of Bent Mountain and formerly of Route 1, Callaway, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs. Manning was preceded in death by her husband, Homer W. Manning, and her son, Alton L. Manning, who was killed during World War II. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Malcolm H. and Violet Manning, Gretna; Gordon W. and Thelma Manning, Roanoke County; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Carmel and LeRoy Crouch, Salem; Connie and Edward Milliron, Rocky Mount; Agnes King, Roanoke; Carol Nichols, Bent Mountain; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 1990, with the Rev. Frank H. Wimmer and the Rev. Gene Craighead officiating. Interment will be in Huff Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on February 26, 1990.³

     Samuel Elam Mountcastle married Lucy Viola Shaver. Samuel Elam Mountcastle was born circa 1886 at Virginia.²

     Lucy Viola Shaver married Samuel Elam Mountcastle. Her married name was Mountcastle. Lucy Viola Shaver was born circa 1895 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-28-2111.¹⁶ Charles McKrindy "Junior" Coates Jr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,17 He was born on June 16, 1922 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{16,2,9,5,6,7,8,17,18} He married Vera Lucille Sowers, daughter of Valentine T. "Vollie" Sowers and Grace Olla "Gracie" Moran, on December 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,19 Charles McKrindy "Junior" Coates Jr. died on June 10, 1998 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.^{16,2,5,7,17,18} He COATES, Charles M. Jr., 76, of Bumpas and a native of Floyd County, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of RF&P Railroad. Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn C. Richards and Sandra C. Taylor of Richmond; one son, Dale M. Coates of Richmond; a foster daughter, Sylvia Spradlin of Richmond; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, James R. Coates of Copper Hill, and two sisters, Evie Radford of Copper Hill and Ruby Alverd of Richmond. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery at Copper Hill. on June 12, 1998.²

     Vera Lucille Sowers was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,5,12,2,4 She was born on May 30, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 She married Charles McKrindy "Junior" Coates Jr., son of Charles McKrindy Coates Sr. and Monia Ruth "Mona" Poff, on December 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 As of December 7, 1946,her married name was Coates. Vera Lucille Sowers died on October 19, 1985 at Bumpass, Louisa Co., Virginia, at age 60.^5,2,4 She Mrs. Lucille Sowers Coates, age 60, died Saturday at home in Bumpass. Surviving are her husband, Charles M. (Junior) Coates, Bumpass; two daughters, Marilyn C. Douglas, Sandra C. Kendrick, one son, Dale M. Coates, all of Richmond; a foster daughter, Sylvia Spradlin, Chester; nine grandchildren; her father, Vt. (Vollie) Sowers, Copper Hill; three brothers, Marvin Sowers, Pilot; Arnold Sowers, Copper Hill; Norman Sowers, Check. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on October 21, 1985.⁴

     Mona Jane Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-70-6849.⁷ She was born on February 13, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5,6,3 She married Joseph Henry Shorter, son of Albert Shorter and Mary Ann King, on December 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 2, 1908,her married name was Shorter. Mona Jane Poff died on October 22, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.^7,3,4 She Mrs. Mona Jane Poff Shorter, age 97, of McVitty House, Salem, died Friday. She is survived by one son, Raymond E. Shorter, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on October 24, 1982.⁴

     Joseph Henry Shorter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on March 4, 1881 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mona Jane Poff, daughter of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on December 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Joseph Henry Shorter died on April 27, 1951 at Virginia at age 70.^3,4 He Joseph Henry Shorter, 70, died yesterday at his home, RFD 4. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mona Jane Shorter, two sons; R. N. Shorter, Salem; R. A. Shorter, Roanoke County; six brothers and sister; J. W. Shorter, Roanoke County; J. T. Shorter, C. W. Shorter and P. Shorter, Danville; W. V. Shorter, Montgomery County; G. H. Shorter, Roanoke County; Mrs. Mattie Lucado, Roanoke County; and seven grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on April 28, 1951.⁴

     Albert Shorter was born circa 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Ann King, daughter of Jacob O. King and Mary "Polly" Mills, on December 12, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Mary Ann King was born circa 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Albert Shorter on December 12, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 12, 1872,her married name was Shorter.

     His Social Security Number was 227-09-0901.⁶ Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on February 14, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 9, 1900.^1,6,8,5 He married Lucy Mary Maude Poff, daughter of William Riley "Billy" Poff and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Carr, on November 20, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,5 Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols died on March 17, 1970 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^6,5

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-2735.⁷ Lucille Ann Nichols was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 She married Winford Alton Shilling, son of John William Shilling and Lucy Cammie Mills, on December 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2,5,9 As of December 31, 1951,her married name was Shilling. Lucille Ann Nichols and Winford Alton Shilling were divorced on September 29, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Lucille Ann Nichols married Winford Alton Shilling, son of John William Shilling and Lucy Cammie Mills, on April 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Lucille Ann Nichols died on September 29, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^5,7,11 She Lucille Nichols Shilling, died Saturday, September 29, 2012. She retired from Shepherd's Auto Supply. Lucille was predeceased by her husband, Winford A. Shilling, and her son, W. A. Shilling, Jr., her parents, Joseph Nichols and Maude Poff Nichols, three sisters, Arlene Walters, Aberdeen Radford and Audrey Murphy. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia S. White and Jerry Bryant, of Troutville, Peggy L. Shilling and her husband, George Scott, of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Keith White and his wife, Sherry, of Stewartsville, Cammie Weeks, of Blue Ridge, Rebecca Stefo and her husband, Genti, of Rocky Mount, George L. Scott III, currently serving in Afghanistan; six great-grandchildren, Stacy Ray White, Kylee White, Cody Newman, Casey Weeks, Peter Stefo and Jacob Stefo. She is also survived by her sister, Pauline Radford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on September 30, 2012.⁵

     Winford Alton Shilling was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^10,11,12 His Social Security Number was 225-44-2597.¹³ He was born on March 19, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,13,2,11,5,6,7,12,9} He married Lucille Ann Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on December 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,2,14,15 Winford Alton Shilling and Lucille Ann Nichols were divorced on September 29, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Winford Alton Shilling married Lucille Ann Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on April 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁵ Winford Alton Shilling died on March 21, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^{10,13,11,7,8,12} He Winford A. Shilling, 75, of Vinton, died Monday, March 21, 2005. He was a decorated Korean War Veteran, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star for valor, and also received the Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Post #3, the Legion of Valor, and the USA 24th Infantry Division Association. He also was retired from Green Hill Meats. Mr. Shilling was predeceased by his father, John W. Shilling, his mother Cammie Mills Shilling, his brother Emmett S. Shilling, and two sisters, Elsie Hodges and Essie Wray. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lucille Nichols Shilling; his children, Patricia S. White of Vinton, Peggy L. Shilling and her husband George L. Scott, Jr. of Florida, Winford L. Shilling, Jr. of Vinton; one granddaughter, Cammie Weeks and her husband, Ken of Thaxton; one grandson, Keith White and his wife, Sherry of Stewartsville; four great-grandchildren, Cody, Casey, Stacy Ray, and Kylee; four sisters, Vincie Carter of Salem, Edna Meadows of Vinton, Mildred Ayers, and Virginia Likens both of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, Gordon Wray; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his childhood friend and "adopted" brother, Cleatus Beckner and his wife, Lanie. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Irvin W. Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on March 22, 2005.¹⁰

     John William Shilling was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-42-4273.⁵ He was born on September 27, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Lucy Cammie Mills, daughter of Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills and Tabitha Jane Ridgeway, on February 12, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 John William Shilling died in August, 1981 at age 88; The Shilling book has a death date of Sep 1, 1981.^2,5

     Her married name was Shilling. Lucy Cammie Mills was born on March 12, 1889 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married John William Shilling, son of William George Peter "Billy K" Shilling and Melvina America Gearheart, on February 12, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9202.⁹ Gerald Wayne "Red" Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10 He was born on August 22, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 He married Elta Justine Hollins, daughter of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on August 30, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,11,12,13,14,15,2,10} Gerald Wayne "Red" Wilson died on November 27, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,3,9 He Gerald Wayne (Red) Wilson, 72, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010. He was better known to his friends and family as "Red". He was a master of concrete finishing and was retired from S. R. Draper Paving Company after 40 years. He loved watching NASCAR racing and was a dedicated Bill Elliott fan. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elta Justine Hollins Wilson; one son, Ronnie Wayne Wilson and daughter-in-law, LauRita V. Wilson, of Copper Hill, Va; two daughters, Lisa Wilson Woodzell, of Hot Springs, Va., Susan Lynn Noblitt and son-in-law, Phil Noblitt, of Black Mountain, N.C; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Andrew Dunn and Torri and Bruce Mills, all of Elliston, Va; a sister-in-law, Sandy Maxey; and a brother-in-law, Irvin Mills, both of Elliston, Va. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill, Va. on November 29, 2010.²