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     Lyndel Seth Foster Lyndel Seth Foster, 84, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 7, 2019. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force, spending 3 years in Germany and France, and later retired from Carter Machinery in Salem after nearly 37 years. He attended CommUNITY Church and served as a deacon there for many years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Homer Edward and Inez King Foster. His surviving family includes his loving wife, Joyce Foster; daughter, Angie Epperly and husband, James; son, Brian Foster and wife, Traci; grandchildren, Joseph Foster, and Matthew Epperly and fiancée, Jessie; great-grandchild, River Epperly; sisters, Connie Hall and Shirley Conner and husband, EG; and lots of loving extended family. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery on Bent Mountain.³ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on June 29, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,11 He married Joyce Marie Bond on May 27, 1961 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,5 Lyndel Seth Foster died on October 7, 2019 at Virginia at age 84.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-8362.⁴ Henry William Ferguson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on September 9, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Bertha A. Rminty King, daughter of John Henry King and Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner, on December 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2 Henry William Ferguson and Bertha A. Rminty King were divorced on September 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Henry William Ferguson died on April 27, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^4,3 He Henry William Ferguson, Sr., age 71, of 2118 Kenwood Blvd., S.E., passed away Tuesday morning at his residence. He was retired from Saftey Motor Transit Co. Surviving are his wife, Louise Atkins Ferguson; four sons, Henry W. Ferguson, Jr; Fred A. Ferguson, Ronald R. Ferguson, Larry G. Ferguson, all of Roanoke; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Gish, Mrs. Betty Rakes, Mrs. Shirley Gillispie, Mrs. Judy Jones, all of Roanoke; one brother, Jewell Ferguson, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Marshall, Roanoke; Mrs. Dorothy Willis, Vinton; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Interment Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 28, 1976.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-1402.¹¹ Mildred Kathleen Ferguson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13 She was born on February 3, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,11,5,6,13 As of October 25, 1947,her married name was Gish.⁴ She married Marshall Tate Gish on October 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,4,13 Mildred Kathleen Ferguson died on April 12, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^11,12,14,13 She Mildred F. Gish, 77, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 12, 2004. She was a charter member of the Vinton Church of the Brethren and was retired from Tultex in Roanoke. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Marshall T. Gish; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry P. Gish and fiance, Susan Thornhill of Rocky Mount, Gary S. Gish of Roanoke, and Marshall W. and Zenitha Gish of Beckly, W. Va; daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Lonnie Blount of Troutville, and Patsy Jean Johnson of Roanoke; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred A. Ferguson, Ronald R. Ferguson, all of Roanoke; sisters, Betty A. Rakes of Sandy Level, and Shirley Gillespie of Roanoke County; step-mother, Louise Bonn of Roanoke; step-brother, Larry Ferguson of Vinton; and step-sister, Judy Jones of Stewartsville. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery in Check, Va. on April 15, 2004.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-9723.¹² Henry William Ferguson Jr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,1,14 He was born on February 7, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{8,12,14,3,4,5,6} He married Vernia Catherine Duncan on August 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,15,14,3 Henry William Ferguson Jr. died on May 16, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,12,1,14,7 He FERGUSON, Henry William, Jr., 67, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 16, 1996. He was a retired employee of the Fulton Motor Company. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his parents, Henry William Ferguson Sr. and Bertha King Ferguson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Vernia Ferguson, of Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Cecil and Georgia Ferguson, Roanoke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Billy Thomas, Roanoke, Carolyn and Mark Caldwell, Tammy and Ronald Nichols, all of Moneta; eight grandchildren, Melissa Stiltner, Carl Perdue, Chris Perdue, Jennifer Ferguson, Katherine Lockhart, Mark Caldwell Jr., Adam Caldwell and Allyson Nichols; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Fred, Ronald and Larry Ferguson; four sisters, Mildred Gish, Betty Ann Rakes, Shirley Gillespie and Judy Jones; step-mother, Louise Bohn. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on May 18, 1996.¹

     Freddie Allen "Fred" Ferguson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10 He was born on February 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10,4 He married Betty Joyce Weeks on December 15, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,10,4 Freddie Allen "Fred" Ferguson died on March 7, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.⁴ He Freddie A. Ferguson, 93, of Roanoke, Va., passed away at home in his sleep on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born in Roanoke on February 13, 1931, to the late Henry William Ferguson and Bertha King Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of over 51 years, Betty Joyce Weeks Ferguson; his sisters, Mildred Gish and Betty Rakes; and his brothers, Henry Ferguson Jr., Larry Ferguson, and Ronnie Ferguson. Fred is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Steve Caudle; his son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Cathy Ferguson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Don Gillispie, and Judy and Lewis Jones; sister-in-law, Cheyenne Ferguson; grandchildren, Stacy Prater, Gary Prater, and Amber Wright; and great-grandchildren, Oscar and Emma Prater, Wyatt and Nathan Prater, and Daxten and Avenleigh Wright. Graveside Services will be held at Restvale Cemetery. on March 10, 2024.⁴

     Elmer Berkeley Ferguson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on March 12, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 20, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Betty Ann Ferguson Betty Ferguson Rakes, March 18th, 1937 - September 22nd, 2022. Betty Ann Ferguson Green Rakes, 85, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born in Roanoke on March 18, 1937 to the late Henry William Ferguson and the late Bertha King Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Rakes; a sister, Mildred Gish; a brother, Junior Ferguson; a son, John Anthony "Tony" Rakes and two sons-in-law, Buddy W. Hudson and Terry Simmons. Betty is survived by three daughters, Lorraine Simmons, Rebecca Deeds and Juanita Hudson; son, Joseph Rakes and wife, Pam; two brothers, Fred Ferguson and Ronnie Ferguson; a sister, Shirley Gillespie; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and a special friend, Joyce. A graveside service will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill VA.⁷ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on March 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7,10,3,4 As of February 19, 1955,her married name was Green.¹¹ She married Howard Eugene Green on February 19, 1955 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹¹ Betty Ann Ferguson and Howard Eugene Green were divorced on September 28, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.¹¹ As of January 8, 1964,her married name was Rakes.³ Betty Ann Ferguson married John Henry Rakes on January 8, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,12,3 Betty Ann Ferguson died on September 22, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.⁷

     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 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-9180.⁵ She was born on October 6, 1913 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,5 She married Paul Brown Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback, on June 25, 1933 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^7,1,6 As of March 6, 1956,her married name was Sisson.⁶ 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.^7,1,6 Ruby Alice Wickham died on April 18, 2010 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,8,5 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 225-28-2111.⁹ Charles McKinley "Junior" Coates Jr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on June 16, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2,5 He married Vera Lucille Sowers, daughter of Valentine T. "Vollie" Sowers and Grace Olla "Gracie" Moran, on December 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 Charles McKinley "Junior" Coates Jr. died on June 10, 1998 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.^9,2 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.^8,2 She was born on May 30, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Charles McKinley "Junior" Coates Jr., son of Charles McKinley Coates Sr. and Monia Ruth "Mona" Poff, on December 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 7, 1946,her married name was Coates. Vera Lucille Sowers died on October 19, 1985 at age 60.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-70-6849.⁵ Mona Jane Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on February 13, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,6,3 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.^5,3