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     Homer Elmore Graham was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,10 His Social Security Number was 230-38-1981.¹¹ He was born on May 2, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,1,2,10,4,11} He married Flora Christine Conner, daughter of Preston Daye Conner and Theodra Helen Blankenship, on July 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,3 Homer Elmore Graham married Ruth Ellen Brubaker circa 1976.² Homer Elmore Graham died on January 2, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,10,3,11 He Homer Elmore Graham, 78, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 2, 2013. He was born May 2, 1934, the son of the late Edwin and Martha Graham. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Graham; sister, Barbara Cox; and niece, Diana Belcher. He served in the United States Navy and was the previous owner of Graham's Garage as a mechanic. He was a faithful member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ruth Graham; sons, Douglas Graham, of Roanoke, Bill Childress (Ann), of Ashburn; daughters, Mary Angle (Terry), Linda Bedsaul, both of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Crystal Bradford, Jennifer Blankenship, Chad Blankenship, Monica Duncan, Darryl Childress, Cameron Graham, and Ashley Graham; nine great-grandchildren, Trevor, Tyler, Cayla, Zachary, Gabriel, Jay Paul, Luke, Kaitlyn and Cayden; brothers, Wendell Graham (Marcella) Fort Myers, Florida, Neil Graham (Cathy), Richmond; sisters, Bonnie Hawks, Beatrice Belcher (Guy); special sister-in-law, Shirley Graham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on January 4, 2013.²

     James Wingfield Greene was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-2080.⁴ He was born on November 19, 1897 at Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Elsie Hester Martin, daughter of Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin and Eliza T. Sowers, on April 2, 1918.^5,6,2,3 James Wingfield Greene died on December 17, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^4,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6334.⁹ Margaret Evelyn Greene was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10 She was born on July 19, 1920 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.^9,8,3 As of June 24, 1939,her married name was Haga.⁴ She married Edgar William Haga on June 24, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,4 Margaret Evelyn Greene died on October 28, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^9,2,12 She HAGA, Margaret Evelyn Greene, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2001. She was the widow of Edgar W. Haga and was a member of New Hope Christian Church, where she was a longtime nursery worker. She is survived by one son, Earl C. Haga of Youngsville, N.C; one daughter, Sandra H. Shelor of Huntsville, Ala; grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Haga, Brandie and Brian Shelor; and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Greene of Troutville, Earl W. Greene of Martinsville, and E. L. (Woody) Green of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at New Hope Christian Church with Rev. David Derrow officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on October 31, 2001.²

     Edgar William Haga was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 225-05-7905.⁷ He was born on March 15, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 He married Margaret Evelyn Greene, daughter of James Wingfield Greene and Elsie Hester Martin, on June 24, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,4 Edgar William Haga died on November 17, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,7,6 He HAGA, Edgar William, 81, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 17, 2000. He was honored by being elected deacon emeritus at New Hope Christian Church. Mr. Haga worked for many years at Ideal Laundry and Clover Creamery. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Margaret Evelyn Haga of Friendship Manor; son, Earl C. Haga of Youngsville, N. C; daughter, Sandra Haga Shelor of Huntsville, Ala; four grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Haga, and Brandie and Brian Shelor; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Prease of Roanoke, and Alma Gibouleau of Fresno, Calif. Services will be held at New Hope Christian Church, 10:30 a.m. Monday, with David (Mickey) Derrow Minister officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on November 19, 2000.¹

     Earl Corneilous Haga was buried at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, Wake Forest, Wake Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-52-0789.⁵ He was born on April 7, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,2 He married Mary Jane Hutton on August 1, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Earl Corneilous Haga died on February 14, 2009 at North Carolina at age 67.^5,1 He Earl Corneilous Haga, 67, of Youngsville, N.C., died Saturday, February 14, 2009. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of the late Margaret Evelyn Green Haga and Edgar William Haga. He worked in the area for over 41 years in insurance sales and estate planning. Mr. Haga was an outdoorsman and also a very active member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, February 17, 2009, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens. Mr. Haga is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jane Hutton Haga; sons, Christopher William Haga and wife, Elizabeth, of Dallas, Texas and Michael Matthew Haga and wife, Emily, of Durham, N.C; grandchildren, Caroline Haga, William Haga and Sarah Haga; and his sister, Sandra Shelor, of Huntsville, Ala. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Earl Haga to Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Building Fund, 520 West Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587 or to the Hunter Education Program c/o Wake County Wildlife Club, 1313 Coley Road, Durham, NC 27703. Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday evening, which will conclude with a Rosary Service at 8:30 p.m. at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, 919-556-5811. www.brightfunerals.com. on February 16, 2009.¹