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     Kenneth Wane Maxey married Mildred Unknown.² Kenneth Wane Maxey was born on April 15, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴

     Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9 His Social Security Number was 226-50-6519.¹⁰ He married Savannah Gail Hodge.¹ Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey was born on March 21, 1940 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,3,4 He married Ruth Faye Mitchell, daughter of Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. and Lena Mae Willis, on January 16, 1960 at Danville, Virginia.² Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey and Ruth Faye Mitchell were divorced on July 1, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹¹ Thomas Henry "Tom" Maxey died on November 28, 2001 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 61.^10,1,5 He MAXEY, Thomas Henry, (Tom), 61, of Hardy, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 28, 2001. He attended Harvest Ministries, and was a former employee of Singer Furniture for over 33 years, and more recently, Hooker Furniture. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Bessie G. Maxey, and a son, Roger Maxey. Surviving are his wife, Gail Hodge Maxey; a son, Mark Maxey of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa Maxey and Troy Dickerson of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Tim Ratcliff, Dwonna Ratcliff, Randy Hale, Ginger Hale, Jacob Maxey; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl Shilling, Wesley Shilling, Charles Maxey, Kenneth Maxey; sisters, Madeline Hall, Gladys Cronise, Garnett Dale, Mary Mills, Fay Craighead; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin County. on November 30, 2001.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-9302.¹ Starkey James Mills was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on January 13, 1927 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Maxey, daughter of Charles Henry Maxey and Bessie Ann Gearheart, on December 6, 1952 at Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^4,5,3 Starkey James Mills died on March 5, 2004 at Okaloosa Co., Florida, at age 77; The SSDI has a death date of Mar 6, 2004.^1,2 He Starkey James Mills, Senior Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired, 77, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday morning, March 5, 2004 after a long battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Diseases. Starkey was born, January 13, 1927 in Franklin County a son of the late Orren James and Allie Mills. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Elmer and Herman Mills. His love for his Country lead him to enter the U.S. Navy in 1944 and transferred to the U.S. Air Force in 1947. Throughout his 22 year career, he worked mostly with munitions, but the last 6 years were spent as a First Sergeant, proudly touching many lives and making good men into great soldiers. After retiring in 1966, he took up real estate and spent time with his family. In his spare time, he wrote numerous letters to Presidents, Congress, and State Legislatures, in hopes of making a difference. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Mary E. Mills; his daughter, Reese Mills of Destin, Fla; son, Michael (Linda) Mills, of Saint Cloud, Fla; grandchildren, April (Tim) Chapel, of Crestview, Fla., Brandon Patzig of Destin, Fla., Stacey Mills of Saint Cloud, Fla; his brother, Randolph (Joyce) Mills of Fayetteville, N.C; his sisters, Blanche Foster, Hazel Naff, Nellie (Charles) Bushnell, Ellen (David) Dodson, all of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. The Mills family would like to give a special thanks to the CNA, Chasity Wiseman for her loving care and devotion, and to "Little Fella" Madison Wiseman, for bringing smiles and joy in his final days. They would also like to thank Covenant Hospice of Niceville, Fla. for their assistance and loving care. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Wednesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West 168th Street, New York, New York 10032-9982. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on March 9, 2004.²

     William Terry Pendleton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 236-10-8638.³ He was born on March 26, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 28, 1895 and the SSDI has Mar 25, 1896.^2,1,3 He married Emma Lou "Emmie" Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1921.^1,4 William Terry Pendleton died on May 15, 1984 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.¹

     Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Faulkner was born on February 14, 1883 at Carroll Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 14, 1885.^2,1 He married Ruth Arbelle Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1917 at West Virginia.^3,4

     Millard Robert Richards was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 19, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Eliza Gilley "Lizzie" Gearheart, daughter of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, circa 1920.^3,1 Millard Robert Richards died on July 13, 1964 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.¹

     Dillard Oscar Lee Richards was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His grave stone has a birt date of Sep 4, 1921.^2,6,7 He married Mary Ellen Hill on December 22, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,8 Dillard Oscar Lee Richards died on April 29, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.^4,7,6,9 He Dillard Lee Richards, 91, of Daleville, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Hill Richards; son, David Warren Richards; and son-in-law, Paul L. Gluth. He was a World War II Army Veteran, having served in the 38th Infantry Division, and received a bronze star and a Philippine Liberation Medal. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie O. Gluth, of Daleville; daughter-in-law, Janet G. Richards, of Daleville; granddaughters, Mary Catherine Mullins and husband, Scott, of Troutville, and Carmen Nicole Dillon, of Daleville; and great- grandchildren, Katlyn Poff, Matthew Deacon, Maggie Lee Deacon, Colton Dillon, Gabrielle Mullins, Hannah Dillon, Hunter Dillon, and Sawyer Mullins. A private graveside service with Military Honors will be held for the family. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. on April 30, 2013.⁴

     Lena Beatrice Maxey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 21, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married William Robert "Bob" Gearheart, son of Charles Robert Gearheart and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on July 18, 1934 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ As of July 18, 1934,her married name was Gearheart.⁵ Lena Beatrice Maxey and William Robert "Bob" Gearheart were divorced on February 28, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lena Beatrice Maxey died on November 29, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Okie Deporie Shilling was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Adney Gap, corner of Franklin Co., Floyd Co., and Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 20, 1883 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Charles Henry Maxey on January 14, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 14, 1903,her married name was Maxey.¹ Okie Deporie Shilling died on May 12, 1932 at age 48.¹

     Okey Bell Gearheart was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on May 3, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married James Amos Rhoades on November 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of November 29, 1951,her married name was Rhoades.² As of September 11, 1955,her married name was Cochran.⁵ Okey Bell Gearheart married Kenny Mason Cochran Jr. on September 11, 1955 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^3,5 Okey Bell Gearheart and Kenny Mason Cochran Jr. were divorced on December 2, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Okey Bell Gearheart died on July 24, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^3,6,4 She COCHRAN, Okey G., 64, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 24, 1999. She was a native of Franklin County, Va. and a daughter of the late Robert and Lena Gearheart. Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by her daughter, Ginger Cochran and her grandson, Jerry Rhoades. Survivors include three daughters, Neva Muse, of Roanoke, Lena Medina, of Elizabeth, N.J., Brenda Jordan, of Lakehurst, N.J; one son, Robert Mason Cochran, of Roanoke; three grandsons, Louis Matias, of Roanoke, Leon Cochran, of Vinton, and Bo Atkins, of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Chanise Rhoades, of Atlantic City, N.J., three great-grandchildren, Chevelle Matias, Malcolm Rhoades, and Andrew Cochran. A chapel service will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on July 26, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0529.² James Amos Rhoades was born on February 11, 1931 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Okey Bell Gearheart, daughter of William Robert "Bob" Gearheart and Lena Beatrice Maxey, on November 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 James Amos Rhoades died in May, 1975 at age 44.²

     Atha Almira Coleman was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-92-1489.⁴ She was born on March 27, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,2 She married Ernest Tilvern Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on June 25, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 25, 1912,her married name was Gearheart. Atha Almira Coleman died on February 25, 1983 at Arlington Co., Virginia, at age 86.^4,1,3

     Ida Mae Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 She was born on July 28, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of April 26, 1919,her married name was Beverly.¹ She married Roscoe Lee Beverly on April 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Ida Mae Gearheart and Roscoe Lee Beverly were divorced on September 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Ida Mae Gearheart married John Leslie Flinchum on October 11, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,1 As of October 11, 1924,her married name was Flinchum.¹ Ida Mae Gearheart died on January 1, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Beulah Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith married Anderson E. Aldredge, son of Ezekiel Aldredge and Nancy Kempleton.¹ Beulah Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Aldredge. She was born on April 26, 1819 at Virginia.¹ She died on February 19, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.¹

     Roscoe Lee Beverly was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 He was born on April 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate and veterans records have a birth year of 1897.^2,3,6,4,5 He married Ida Mae Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on April 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Roscoe Lee Beverly and Ida Mae Gearheart were divorced on September 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Roscoe Lee Beverly died on May 21, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^3,6,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2580.⁶ John Leslie Flinchum was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on April 16, 1898 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,6,3,7,4,5 He married Ida Mae Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on October 11, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,9 John Leslie Flinchum died on October 23, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^6,3,7

     His Social Security Number was 228-84-2467.⁹ Alfred Clarence Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10 He was born on September 8, 1904 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2,10 He married Oakey Marie Horsley on June 4, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Alfred Clarence Gearheart and Oakey Marie Horsley were divorced on March 27, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Alfred Clarence Gearheart died on February 1, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^9,2,10

     Oakey Marie Horsley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her married name was Massey.⁵ She married William Summer Massey.⁵ Oakey Marie Horsley was born on February 26, 1905 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Alfred Clarence Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on June 4, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of June 4, 1927,her married name was Gearheart.³ Oakey Marie Horsley and Alfred Clarence Gearheart were divorced on March 27, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Oakey Marie Horsley died on April 1, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^1,4 She MASSEY, Oakey Marie Gearheart 91, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 1, 1996 at Friendship Manor. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Freda G. and Doug Tolley, Salem, Lois G. and Kyle Purdy, Roanoke; one son, Aubrey C. Gearheart, Salem; four brothers, Landon Horsley, Abe Horsley, both of Salem, Marion Horsley, Key West, Fla., and Bob Horsley, Texas; three sisters, Sylvia Davis, Roanoke, Lottie Neighbors, Salem, Kattie Cox, Big Island; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 2, 1996.¹

     Annie Maggie Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 She was born on July 1, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 She married Alfred Preston Rakes on December 18, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3,6 As of December 18, 1926,her married name was Rakes.⁶ Annie Maggie Gearheart died on March 10, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^3,7

     Alfred Preston Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 719-07-5969.⁵ He was born on March 28, 1906 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4,3 He married Annie Maggie Gearheart, daughter of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on December 18, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,7 Alfred Preston Rakes died on January 17, 2001 at Union City, Obion Co., Tennessee, at age 94.^1,5,4 He RAKES, Alfred Preston, 94, formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City, Tenn. He had recently made his home at Union City and Martin, Tenn. He was born March 28, 1906 in Montgomery County, Va. He was a retired welder for the Norfolk & Western Railway. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Gearheart Rakes, son, Hubert Rakes, an infant daughter, Shelby Rakes, six sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Georgie Rakes of Smith Mountain Lake; his daughters and sons-in-law, Nelda and Willard King, Carolyn and L. D. Adkins, and Linda Battle, all of Union City, Tenn., Joyce Rakes of Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Rakes of Salem; grandchildren include Pam Betts, Sandra Allman, Robert King, Jennifer Battle and Cathy Adkins, all of Union City, Tenn., Leigh Ann Adkins Smith of Dyersburg, Tenn., Judy Robertson of Roanoke, Debbie Rakes of Salem, Kathy Rakes of Texas, Terry Schoonover of Smith Mountain Lake and Gary Preston "Butch" Rakes of Powhatan. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. on January 20, 2001.¹