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     Rev. Eugene Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 14, 1913 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Oct 12, 1913 in Patrick Co.^1,4 He married Annie Mae Lawson on December 21, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 Rev. Eugene Sowder married Helen Anna Marshall on July 25, 1987 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Rev. Eugene Sowder died on November 26, 2004 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.¹ He Rev. Eugene Sowder, 91, of Christiansburg, died Friday, November 26, 2004 at his residence on Roundhill Drive. He was born October 12, 1913 in Patrick County, Va. Rev. Sowder was an alumnus of Emory & Henry College, a college he deeply loved, and was ordained into the ministry of the Methodist church on October 12, 1952 in Norfolk, Va. He served churches in Virginia through his initial retirement and following retirement he continued serving as minister in Bent Mountain, Va. Over the past decade, Rev. Sowder spoke on many occasions and for many different circumstances in the Virginia Conference. Rev. Sowder has been attending St. Paul United Methodist Church here since retirement, serving occasionally as Minister of Visitation in the middle 1980s and serving in the "Joy Singers" senior citizens choir to Nursing homes. He was deeply interested in history, especially as it was integrated into the Christian life and faith. Always an avid student of the Bible and church history, he continued in mid-week Bible studies at St. Paul, occasionally serving as the leader. His hobbies included gardening and horticulture, where he devoted countless loving hours to two homes in Christiansburg, one with his beloved wife, Helen, and one in which he had previously lived before their marriage in 1987. His interests involved Board membership at Warm Hearth, president of AARP (where he taught driving to Senior Citizens) volunteering under his wife Helen's leadership in "The Social Club," an extension of the Mental Health Association. Rev. Sowder is survived by his wife, Helen; a son, Jim Sowder of his first marriage to Annie Mae, now deceased. Also surviving are grandsons Brett A. Sowder, Loyd E. Sowder, James Adam Sowder; and one granddaughter, Aimee B. E. Sowder; great-grandchildren, Jarrett Alan Sowder, Anthony James Willard, Jacob Mckinley Willard and Samantha Elaine Sowder. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Chuck McHose and the Rev. David Goodpasture. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, neighbors and church, but now rests securely in the Hands of God. The Sowder family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. on November 28, 2004.¹

     Garnett Elizabeth Hodges was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on January 24, 1913 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 She married Andrew Lewis Conner, son of Valentine Thrash Conner and Kate Elma "Hatta" Tice, on November 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of November 19, 1941,her married name was Conner.² Garnett Elizabeth Hodges died on April 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^3,5,6 She SPICKARD, Garnet Hodges, of Roanoke, joined the Lord peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001. She will be missed by many friends and acquaintances. She was born in Rocky Mount, Va. She graduated from Longwood College. She enjoyed her many years as a teacher at North Cross School. She was a lifelong member of South Roanoke United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Magic City Garden Club. She will be best remembered for her love of the piano and ballroom dancing. She could recall and play hundreds of piano songs as she volunteered her time playing at many retirement and nursing homes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elwood W. Spickard. She is survived by her two sisters, Nelda Hodges, Roanoke, Evelyn H. Kirk, Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation for the kindness by the staff and residents of Ridgewood Gardens, especially her friend, Geneva Darraugh. Garnet was loved by her two devoted sisters, Evelyn and Nelda, who cared for her during her final days. on April 17, 2001.⁵

     Ethel Mae Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 30, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married James Edgar Cochran on June 10, 1937.^2,3 As of June 10, 1937,her married name was Cochran.² Ethel Mae Furrow died on March 7, 1967 at Radford, Virginia, at age 52.³

     Thomas Gordon Manning Thomas Gordon Manning, 80, of Roanoke, Va., beloved husband and father passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. He retired from AMP INC. and Damon Company. Thomas was preceded in death by parents, Alton Lemon Manning and Thelma Bartlett Manning; stepfather, Gordon W. Manning Sr; brother, Gordon W. Manning Jr; and sisters, Darlene Honaker, Evelyn Harris, Brenda Manning. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Dillon Manning; two daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer Manning and Angela and Tony Whitley; brother, Homer W. Manning and wife, Nella; sisters, Arlene Honaker, and Cindy Owens and husband, Richard; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁶ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on November 26, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Dillon on January 2, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 Thomas Gordon Manning died on May 13, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.⁶

     Evelyn Jean Manning Evelyn DeHart Harris, 74, of 468 Gemstone Lane passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Harris was born in Roanoke, VA on May 19, 1941, a daughter of the late, Alton Lemon Manning and Thelma Barlett Manning. She was raised by her step father, Gordon Willie Manning, Sr., after her father was killed in service in WWII. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was first married to George Robert DeHart, later after his passing she married, Jerry Wayne Harris, who survives of the residence. Survivors in addition to her husband include two daughters, Deborah DeHart Wright (Jettie); Brenda DeHart Millard (Vince); two step-daughters, Lisa Harris Ober; Beth Harris Keefer (Derick); siblings, Homer Manning (Nella), Thomas Manning (Mary), Arlene Honaker and Cindy Owens (Buddy); grandchildren, Chad Wright (Erin), Baylee Millard, Chris Millard, Zach Ober and Matt Ober; and great grandchildren, David Wright, Madison Wright, Brelynn Bolden and Alycia Millard. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Teri DeHart Saunders; and siblings, Gordon Manning, Jr., Darlene Honaker and Brenda Manning. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^3,8 Her married name was Harris. She married Jerry Wayne Harris.^1,2,6,5,3,9 Evelyn Jean Manning was born on May 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10 As of August 11, 1956,her married name was DeHart.⁴ She married George Robert DeHart on August 11, 1956 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^3,4 Evelyn Jean Manning died on August 16, 2016 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.³

     Darlene Dale Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-54-8048.¹⁰ She was born on February 16, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10,4,11 As of April 28, 1961,her married name was Honaker.⁵ She married Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. on April 28, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Darlene Dale Manning and Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. were divorced on December 1, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Darlene Dale Manning died on October 18, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,10,13,11 She Darlene Manning Honaker, 72, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born in Floyd County to Alton L. Manning (killed in World War II) and Thelma Bartlett Manning (2010). She was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Paul Honaker Sr. (2002); a sister, Brenda Joyce Manning; a brother, G.W. Manning Jr; and her stepdad, Gordon W. Manning Sr. Surviving are her son, Paul (Debbie) Honaker Jr., of Vinton; and daughter, Teresa (David) Burnett, of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Patricia (Brian) Alley, of Stewartsville; and one stepgranddaughter, Chrystal (Keith) Mattson, of SML. Darlene is also survived by two brothers, Homer (Nella) Manning and Thomas (Mary) Manning, both of Roanoke; three sisters, Evelyn (Jerry) Harris, of Danville, Arlene Honaker, Cindy (Richard) Owens, of Salem; many nieces and nephews too numerous to mention, many friends and extended family. Darlene was of Baptist faith and a very special person, always wanting to help someone, when she had so little herself. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff on the 6th floor of Lewis Gale Hospital for their care and concern. Memorial services will be held in the Chapel at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 20, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5262.⁵ Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 17, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 He married Willie Mae Rusher circa 1924.^2,3 Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. died on August 31, 1976 at age 75.³

     Ruford Harry Wimmer was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-22-8857.⁷ He married Mary Grace Coleman.⁸ Ruford Harry Wimmer was born on October 15, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3 He died on August 15, 1989 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 84.^7,1,2

     Mary Grace Coleman married Ruford Harry Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson.¹ Her married name was Wimmer. Mary Grace Coleman was born circa 1909 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-3593.⁸ Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 He was born on April 18, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{8,1,2,3,9,4,5} He married Grace Althea Williams on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer died on January 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5867.⁴ Grace Althea Williams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She was born on December 31, 1910 at Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada.^4,1,2,3,5 She married Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Wimmer.³ Grace Althea Williams died on June 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^1,2,5

     Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married James Crawford.^5,1,4 Her married name was Crawford. Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was born on November 25, 1911 at Virginia.¹ She died on September 16, 1982 at age 70.¹

     Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁶ He was born on June 27, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Eva May Goldsborough circa 1911.^7,8,9 Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder died on April 12, 1941 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 51.⁴

     Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She was born on October 20, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4,1 As of June 22, 1899,her married name was King.² She married Valentine Lee King, son of Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on June 22, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall died on March 4, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50; Struck at a railroad crossing while in her car.^1,4

     James Clinton "Clint" Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-22-0323.¹⁵ He was born on August 19, 1923 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,4,7,8,9 He married Elsie Helen Adams on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 James Clinton "Clint" Carr died on June 23, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^15,1,4,10 He CARR, James Clinton, of Roanoke, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 1997 following a long illness with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, James Hawley Carr; and his mother, Chloe King Carr of Simpsons, Va; and his sister, Lorraine Carr Reed, Copper Hill, Va. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Adams Carr; a daughter, Helen Dale Carr Duncan and husband, Thomas Thompson Duncan; two granddaughters, Heather Christin Duncan and Hollie Cathleen Duncan; a son, James Timothy Carr and wife, Donna Shelor Carr; and a grandson, James Timothy Carr II; one brother, Henry F. Carr and wife, Christine B. Carr; one brother-in-law, Ervin Thomas Reed; and several nieces and nephews. Clint was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and sang in the adult choir for many years. He retired from General Electric Company in 1985 after 30 years of service. Our family thanks Doctors William Fintel, John Phillip Bushkar, Bertram Spitzler, Joseph Nelson and John Preddy for their kind and gracious help during Clint's illness. Also thanks to the Nurses in the Chemotherapy Department of Lewis Gale Hospital and the Staff Nurses at Lewis Gale Hospital who so willing gave their help during Clint's hospital stay. A special thanks to our Church Family and many Friends whose prayers and offers of help sustained us. on June 25, 1997.¹

     Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. Daniel E. Gryder, Sr. 81, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born on July 11, 1933 to the late Everett and Margaret Gryder of Roanoke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, E. D. Gryder; first wife, Trevaleah L. Gryder; second wife, Jane B. Gryder. He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Gryder; son, Daniel E. Gryder, Jr. and wife, Georgia, of North Dinwiddie; daughter, Treva Fronk and husband, Bobby, of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Cary Wallace, Maggie Gryder, Emma Gryder and Ryan Fronk; great-grandchildren, Mia and Evan; sister, Judy Brubaker, of Callaway. Daniel graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to receive two Bachelor of Science degrees in Math and Chemistry at Wake Forest University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. While at Wake Forest he also did graduate work. He was in the ROTC and went on to being four years active in the US Army and retired after seventeen years in the reserves as a Captain. While in the Army, he was in the Chemical Corp. Daniel worked for the NSA, Hercules Arsenal, Reynolds Tobacco Company and at First National Exchange Bank. He also taught at Virginia Western Community College. He started the first Apple Computer store in Roanoke with his business, The Computer Place, Inc. Daniel completed his career with Medical Facilities of America. He worked for MFA for thirty one years beginning when they only had approximately fifteen nursing homes and ended when they had forty. He was very proud of the work he did and his accomplishments to help the company grow. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Schmidt and staff, Dr. William Fintel and staff and the staff of Salem Health and Rehab for the care and compassion they showed which made the transition easier.⁵ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 11, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long, daughter of William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long and Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner, on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. died on August 19, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.⁵

     Valentine Carr Jr. Valentine “V.T.” Carr, age 94, joined his beloved Ruth in heaven on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. V.T. was born April 8, 1925, to the late Valentine Carr and Lula King Carr in Floyd County, Va. He was a Veteran, serving during World War II in the 567th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in Europe. Having been promoted to Records Supervisor by Appalachian Power Company, V.T. and his family moved to Abingdon in 1969 where he worked until his retirement. V.T. was a faithful member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ruth Alice Kellam Carr, and his parents, Valentine and Lula King Carr. He is survived by his two children, son, Daniel Lloyd Carr and wife, Gladys, of Nashville, Tenn; daughter, Vickie Carr Dean and husband, David, of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two sisters-in-law, Reba Joy Farley of Ashburn, Va. and Patricia Ann Kellam of Fuquay-Varina, N.C; two grandchildren, Christopher Carr and Phillip Carr; and four great grandchildren, Connor, Cooper, Maxwell, and Henry Carr. A committal service will follow at the Serenity Garden Mausoleum of Forest Hills Memory Gardens where military honors will be rendered by the Virginia National Guard.³ He was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 8, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,7,4 He married Ruth Alice Kellam on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,5 Valentine Carr Jr. died on February 28, 2020 at Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 94.³

     Virginia Pearl Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-26-7200.⁸ She was born on October 10, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 She married Dewey Leonard Epperley, son of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,9 Virginia Pearl Epperly died on August 12, 1992 at age 67.^8,7

     Edsel B. Epperly was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 21, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Kaula Mae Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 Edsel B. Epperly died on July 4, 1954 at Virginia at age 27; Died in an automobile accident.^2,3

     Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1510.⁸ She married Unknown Bower.⁹ Her married name was Basham. Her married name was Bower. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was born on August 22, 1922 at Thorp, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,7 She married Archie Edward Palmer, son of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on January 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,10 As of January 9, 1939,her married name was Palmer. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall and Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham were divorced on February 13, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall died on April 4, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^4,8,10 She Nan B. Palmer Basham, 83, of Roanoke, departed this life for heaven on April 4, 2006. Nan was a resident of Roanoke for most of her life, except for the past three and a half years during which she resided at Lakeview Assisted Living and was recently a resident of the Memory Care Unit at Richfield Recovery and Care Center in Salem. She was the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Josie Hall of Union Valley, Va. She was predeceased by husbands, Archie Edward Palmer and Roy H. (Booty) Basham; son, Lonnie G. Palmer; sisters, Edna Honaker, Pearl Roop, Eunice Muncy and Eva Hall; brothers, Leonard ("Junior") Hall and Raymond Hall. Nan is survived by her daughter, Doris Sweeney Musselman and her husband, Greg of Salem, Va; a son, Edward Ronald Palmer and his wife, Margaret of Chandler, Ariz; sister, Wanna Thomas of Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brainard Hall and Kate, Lloyd (Cotton) Hall and Lucille of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Tammy Sweeney Blankenship of Salem, Va., Michael Edward Sweeney of Roanoke, Va., Cindy Palmer Herst of Lake Villa, Ill., Sandy Palmer Loomis of Lakeside, Ariz., and Ronnie Palmer of Chandler, Ariz; five greatgranddaughters, Sara and Melissa Blankenship, Tiffany Sweeney and Sierra and Savannah Palmer. Nan was retired after 28 years with Roses Stores and after eight years with Sam's Wholesale Club in Roanoke. She leaves behind a host of special co-workers at Sam's, friends Jackie Musselman, Ava Brown, Charlie at Pet City, Nancy Wade and Gelene Hall of Connelly Memorial Baptist Church, all of whom helped Nan from time to time and were her angels on earth. Nan was also predeceased in 2005 by her beloved poodle, B.J. The family wishes to thank the staff of 4 West at Richfield as well as the Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd. S.W. A service celebrating Nan's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 at the funeral home officiated by the Rev. Travis Oswald. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
on April 6, 2006.⁴

     Wanna Lee Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 As of July 5, 1945,her married name was Thomas.² She married Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. on July 5, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of July 2, 1977,her married name was Royal.² Wanna Lee Hall married Floyd Edward Royal on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Wanna Lee Hall and Floyd Edward Royal were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Wanna Lee Hall died on August 20, 2013 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.^7,4 She Wanna Hall Thomas, 87, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on August 20, 2013, in the loving care of her family. She was born in Floyd, VA, on May 26, 1926, to the late Leonard and Josie Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Thomas, Jr; 6 sisters; and 4 brothers. She is survived by a brother, Lloyd Hall and wife Lucille; daughters, Nancy Jarrell and husband Larry, and Josie Bishop and husband Mike Gummer, all of Christiansburg; sons, Bruce Thomas and wife Judy, and Chuck Thomas and wife Robin, all of Riner; grandsons, Brian Bishop of Norfolk, Mike Jarrell and wife Erica of Riner, and Dr. Jon Thomas and wife Becca of Riner; granddaughters, Susan Bishop Thomas and husband John of Fayetteville, NC, and Lauren Thomas of Roanoke, VA; 2 step-granddaughters, April Smith-Thomas Samaniego of San Diego, CA, and Sam Johnson of Greenville, SC; step-grandson, Timothy Gummer of Herdon, VA; as well as 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Riner, with Pastor Russell Gordon and Dr. Jon Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Flowers are appreciated but please consider making donations in Mom’s memory to The Warm Hearth Foundation, 2603 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or call (540) 443-3406. A very special thank you to Mom’s other family at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg for the wonderful care and love provided through the years. You will always remain part of our family. Also a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for the loving care and support during the last few months. on August 21, 2013.⁴

     Edna Ray Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on August 14, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth date of Aug 14, 1925.^6,2,3 As of August 11, 1947,her married name was Honaker.² She married James Ernest Honaker Sr. on August 11, 1947 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Edna Ray Hall died on April 28, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 60.^6,3