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     Joseph Henry Shorter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ 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.^1,4 Joseph Henry Shorter died on April 27, 1951 at age 70.³

     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

     Lucille Ann Nichols was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She married Winford Alton Shilling, son of John William Shilling and Lucy Cammie Mills, on December 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,2,4,8 As of December 31, 1951,her married name was Shilling. Lucille Ann Nichols and Winford Alton Shilling were divorced before April 15, 1960.² Lucille Ann Nichols married Winford Alton Shilling, son of John William Shilling and Lucy Cammie Mills, on April 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Lucille Ann Nichols married Winford Alton Shilling, son of John William Shilling and Lucy Cammie Mills, on April 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia; Lucille and Winford divorced and remarried.² Lucille Ann Nichols died on September 29, 2012 at Virginia at age 78.^4,6 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2012 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Tom Hurt officiating. Burial will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on September 30, 2012.⁴

     Winford Alton Shilling was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-44-2597.⁵ He was born on March 19, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 He married Lucille Ann Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on December 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2,6,7 Winford Alton Shilling and Lucille Ann Nichols were divorced before April 15, 1960.² 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; Lucille and Winford divorced and remarried.² 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.⁷ Winford Alton Shilling died on March 21, 2005 at Virginia at age 75.^4,5 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, 2005.⁴

     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

     Gerald Wayne "Red" Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 15, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 He married Elta Justine Hollins, daughter of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on August 30, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,9,10,11,12,13,2} Gerald Wayne "Red" Wilson died on November 27, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,3 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. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 221 E. Main Street, Floyd, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd , Va. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Marty Moyer and Andrew Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bent Mountain and Back Creek Rescue Squads. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on November 29, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-22-4498.⁵ Mae Ellen Jewell was born on June 2, 1927 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 She married James Van Buskirk Bower on November 25, 1949 at Norfolk, Virginia.² As of November 25, 1949,her married name was Bower.² Mae Ellen Jewell died on November 7, 2012 at age 85.⁵

     James Van Buskirk Bower was born on December 10, 1924 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Mae Ellen Jewell, daughter of Commodore Raymond Jewell and India Byah Hall, on November 25, 1949 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹

     Margie Mobe Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 10, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee, son of Floyd Sephas Agee Sr. and Sarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran, on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 As of December 25, 1935,her married name was Agee. Margie Mobe Martin died on April 9, 1974 at age 59.^3,1

     Norman Lewis Wimmer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 He was born on August 25, 1886 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registation card has a date of Aug 25, 1885.^4,5,6 He married Lola May Pendleton, daughter of Eli Pendleton and Olive C. Cooper, on December 10, 1908 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Norman Lewis Wimmer married Mildred Olive Pendleton, daughter of Eli Pendleton and Olive C. Cooper, on December 29, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Norman Lewis Wimmer died on December 15, 1960 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,3,6

     Franklin Delano Furrow was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Dalphia Bell Campbell.⁷ Franklin Delano Furrow was born on November 24, 1935 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,10,6 He died on June 26, 2010 at Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,5,10,6 He Franklin Delano Furrow, 74, of Redwood, Va. died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Eva Furrow; brother, Sherman Furrow, Jr; brothers-in -law, Paul Thurman and Paul Waldrop. Franklin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. There was nothing more important to him than his family. He was a member of the Redwood United Methodist Church and a proud veteran, having served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army. Left to cherish his memory and share his everlasting love is his wife of 53 years, Dalphia C. Furrow; sons and wives, Greg and Jannie Furrow, of Ferrum, Rodney and Sandy Furrow, of Roanoke. He is also survived by brothers and wives, Percy and Belvie Furrow, of Rocky Mount, Wayne and Poppy Furrow, of Charlottesville; sisters and husbands, Clara and Richard Eanes, of Rocky Mount and Lois and Shirley Campbell, of Redwood and twin sister, Francis Waldrop, of Ft. Bragg; sisters-in-law, Margaret Thurman and Linda Waybright; grandchildren, Ryan Furrow, Courtney Perdue, Chelsea Furrow, Storm Furrow and Jake Furrow; great-grandchildren, Justin Lutz and Taylor Furrow. Franklin also leaves behind many wonderful nieces, nephews, friends, church family, too numerous to mention, that were very dear to his heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redwood United Methodist Church, 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Funeral services will be conducted from Redwood United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010 with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park with military honors presented by American Legion Post 6. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 with his family receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount, 540-483-3835 and other times at their home. on June 28, 2010.³

     Percy Kyrus Furrow was buried at Hall Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 7, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,8 He married Belvie Hall on June 6, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,3,4 Percy Kyrus Furrow died on February 7, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,8,5 He Percy Kyrus Furrow, 69, of Rocky Mount, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Percy was born on March 7, 1942, to the late Sherman Alvin Furrow and Eva Wimmer Furrow Guilliams. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Belvie Hall Furrow; and two brothers, Franklin "Bud" Furrow and Sherman Alvin Furrow Jr. Percy lived his life for the Lord and worked hard for his family. He had one son, Michael Shannon (Chelsea Boyd) Furrow; and two daughters, Wanda Gail Shively and Marcella Renee Ledbetter. There was no doubt he loved his grandchildren, Joseph Washburn, Amanda (Joey) Smith, Tiffany Furrow, Joshua "Bo" Ledbetter, Antoinette "Toine" Shively, Brandon Furrow, Quintin Shively, and Michaela Furrow; one very special great-grandchild, Brayden Smith. Percy had sisters who he cherished, Clara (Richard) Eanes, Frances "Sis" Waldrop, Lois (Shirley) Campbell; one brother, Wayne (Poppy) Furrow; also a very special pet "Lucy". Percy was a hard working man who served his community as a mechanic. He had a heart of gold, and a voice of steel. He was a long time member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church, where his church family became his own. Funeral Services will be conducted from Furnace Creek Baptist Church 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, with the Rev. Mike Lawhorn and the Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. He will be laid to rest with his loving wife in the Hall Family Cemetery in Ferrum. A fellowship meal will be served at the church for family and friends following the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Furnace Creek Baptist Church, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012, at Furnace Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on February 9, 2012.³

     Sherman Alvin Furrow Jr. was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va SP4 US Army Vietnam BSH-PH."^8,1,2 He was born on August 17, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,4,5 He died on October 8, 1968 at South Vietnam at age 23.^8,1,2,5

     His Social Security Number was 231-14-6805.⁹ Hobert Edward Guilliams was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Beulah Theory Pendleton, daughter of Ida Lee Pendleton.⁴ Hobert Edward Guilliams was born on March 6, 1908 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,5,8 He married Eva Olive Wimmer, daughter of Norman Lewis Wimmer and Lola May Pendleton, on August 24, 1973 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,10,5 Hobert Edward Guilliams died on May 4, 2001 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 93.^9,2,4 He GUILLIAMS, Hobert Edward, 93, of Rocky Mount, died Friday May 4, 2001. He was preceded in death by his first wife Beulah Pendleton Guilliams and was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Eva Furrow Guilliams of the home; his son & daughter-in-law, Edward "Obrene" & Dorothy Guilliams of La Pleta, Md; three grandchildren, Buster Guilliams, Daniel Guilliams, Manford Brock; three great-grandchildren, David Brock, Chris Johnson, Alex Guilliams; six step-children, Clara & Richard Eanes of Rocky Mount, Frances & Paul Waldrop of Fayetteville, NC, Franklin & Daphine Furrow of Redwood, Lois & Shirley Campbell of Redwood, Percy & Belvie Furrow of Rocky Mount, Wayne & Poppy Furrow of Charlottesville, a number of step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Stella Guilliams; four brothers, Cliff Guilliams of Garden City, Lewis Guilliams of Roanoke, Macy Guilliams of Manchester, Md, Geno Guilliams of Radcliff, KY; a sister-in-law, Betsy Guilliams of Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from Furnace Creek Baptist Church with Rev. David Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, VA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount. on May 6, 2001.²

     Mary M. Mills was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 7, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on June 19, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.²

     Walter Staples Mills was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 20, 1888 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 26, 1888.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer, daughter of Noah Preston Wimmer and Martha Magdaline Neff, on November 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 Walter Staples Mills died on December 5, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 41.^1,3

     Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2 She was born on July 11, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,6,5,4,2 She married Walter Staples Mills, son of William Haden Mills and Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge, on November 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of November 6, 1910,her married name was Mills. Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer married Daniel Washington Bowles, son of Jacob Henry Bowles and Sarah Christina Wilson, on August 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 As of August 28, 1932,her married name was Bowles. Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer married James Noah Vest, son of Floyd Vest and Mary Jane Angle, on October 18, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,8 As of October 18, 1941,her married name was Vest. Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer married Oswald Lester "Boy" Williams, son of William Winfield "Bill" Williams and Uwalker "Babe" Mills, on June 2, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 As of June 2, 1959,her married name was Williams. Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer died on April 13, 1978 at age 87.^7,2