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     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-6416.³ Tressie Eva Akers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 26, 1905 at Virginia.^3,1 She married Oliver Edgar Cole, son of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, circa 1926.^1,5 As of circa 1926,her married name was Cole.⁵ Tressie Eva Akers died on January 15, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.^4,3,1 She COLE, Tressie E., 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 1997, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons, James E. Cole, Bedford, Kenneth H. Cole, Roanoke; two daughters, Mayrion J. Cole, Christine C. Wood, both of Christiansburg; two sisters, Virginia Myers, Christiansburg, Bessie Tilley, Alabama; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Rev. Richard H. Horne. Friends may call any time Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. on January 17, 1997.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-4532.⁸ Kenneth Harless Cole was born on December 19, 1934 at Virginia.^3,8 He died on December 13, 2003 at Virginia at age 68.^3,8 He Kenneth Harless Cole, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Mike Arnold of Collinsville, Va; one brother and sister-in-law, James E. and Edith Cole of Bedford, Va; one sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Walter Wood of Christiansburg, Va; one granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; one very special, loving friend, Doris Doyle of Roanoke. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. on December 16, 2003.³

     Christine Cole was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 1, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Jones.⁸ She married Warren A. Jones on December 24, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Christine Cole and Warren A. Jones were divorced on August 10, 1961 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ As of October 27, 1961,her married name was Wood.⁷ Christine Cole married Walter Warren Wood, son of Robert Stanley Wood and Maggie May Bean, on October 27, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,7 Christine Cole died on March 31, 2016 at Virginia at age 85.⁶ She Christine Cole Wood, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016.She was born July 1, 1930, in Floyd County, to the late Oliver E. and Tressie Akers Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Warren Wood; sister, Mayrion Cole; three brothers, James Cole, Kenneth Cole, and Cecile Cole. Christine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Glen Keith of Christiansburg; two very much loved granddaughters, Kara and Amy Keith; several special nieces and nephews; and her special baby, Peaches.The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with Brandon Craig officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141. on April 2, 2016.⁶

     Mayrion Justine Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3072.⁸ She was born on July 22, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 She died on April 30, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,8,4 She COLE, Mayrion Justine, 71, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Floyd County on July 22, 1926, to the late Oliver E. and Tressie Akers Cole, and she was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil L. Cole. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Walter Wood of Christiansburg; two brothers and a sister-in-law, James E. and Edith A. Cole of Bedford, Kenneth H. Cole of Roanoke; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 3, 1998, at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Mr. James T. Bayne officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call any time after 1 p.m. on Saturday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on May 2, 1998.²

     Walter Warren Wood was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born circa 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Christine Cole, daughter of Oliver Edgar Cole and Tressie Eva Akers, on October 27, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 Walter Warren Wood died on March 11, 2007 at Virginia.³ He Walter Warren Wood, 65, of Christiansburg, died March 11, 2007. He was the son of the late Robert and Maggie Wood. He was a retired employee from VDOT and was currently employed by Showcase Home Builders. He is survived by his wife, Christine C. Wood; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda W. and Glen F. Keith; two granddaughters, Kara R. Keith and Amy C. Keith; three brothers, Ervin Wood of Smith Mt. Lake, Henry Wood of Arkansas, Roy Wood of Floyd; and one sister, Shelby Conner of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Bayne officiating. Interment will follow in the North Fork Cemetery, Montgomery County. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Wood Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral service.com. on March 13, 2007.³

     Mable Ruth Fralin was buried at Red Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 15, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Aaron Jethro Cole, son of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on June 9, 1949 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^5,6,1,2,4 As of June 9, 1949,her married name was Cole.¹ Mable Ruth Fralin died on January 8, 2014 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 88.⁴ She Ruth Fralin Cole, 88, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2014 in Suffolk, Virginia after a prolonged illness. One of six children, Ruth was born to Alfred Garrett, Sr. and Etta Beheler Fralin on August 15, 1925 in Franklin County, Virginia. After graduation from Rocky Mount High School in 1941, and a post graduate course in 1942, Ruth worked for the Defense Department in Washington, D.C. until her acceptance to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Roanoke, Virginia. After graduation she became a registered nurse and continued her dedicated nursing career for the following 30 years in the Roanoke area. In 1976 she retired from nursing when she and her husband moved to Wirtz, Virginia. Ruth was a great cook, an able seamstress, gifted correspondent, and a diligent housekeeper. She loved music, singing and helping others. She enjoyed her friends and greatly enjoyed being active in retirement with her husband, family and friends at Red Valley United Methodist Church. Above all, Ruth was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Cole Hill and husband Jack of Wichita Falls, Texas, Andrea Cole Bender and husband Bradley of Draper, Utah; son Alan Barry Cole and wife Kathy of Suffolk, Virginia; daughter-in-law Mary Webb Cole Jamison; grandchildren Stephanie Hill Drury and husband David, Jennifer Hill MacLean and husband Tom, John Sanford Hill III, Randall Aaron Bender and wife Keri, Joel Bradley Bender, Charles Alan Cole and wife Melissa, Christy Ann Cole, Nicholas Aaron Cole, Jonathan Aaron Cole, Garrett Douglas Cole and wife Amy, Maggie Cole Barnes and husband Maurice; great-grandchildren Judah and Rilian Drury, Isabel MacLean, Jacob, Brian, Jada and Brianna Cole, Kenley Cole, Mason Barnes, and Natayla Bender. Also surviving are Ruth's sister Mary Jo Fralin Brown of Rocky Mount, Virginia and brother A.G. Fralin, Jr. and wife Christiane of Lexington, Virginia. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Etta Fralin, sisters June Fralin Graveley, Edith Fralin Arrington, and brother Thomas Franklin Fralin. More recently called to Heaven were her husband of 62 years Aaron J. Cole and beloved son Wade Douglas Cole. A service of witness to the resurrection and a celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Red Valley United Methodist Church on Jubal Early Hwy in Boones Mill, Virginia, followed by a graveside committal service. Immediately following the services, the family will receive friends at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions to Red Valley Methodist Church may be made in Ruth's memory. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on January 12, 2014.⁴

     Wade Douglas Cole was buried at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Mableton, Cobb Co., Georgia.⁴ He married Mary Frances Webb.^3,4,5 Wade Douglas Cole was born on September 25, 1955.⁴ He died on November 24, 2011 at Georgia at age 56.⁴ He Wade Douglas Cole, 56, formerly of Roanoke and Franklin County, and of Austell, Ga., died Thursday, November 24 in a motorcycle accident. Doug was born September 25, 1955, a son of Ruth Fralin Cole and the late Aaron J. Cole, a grandson of the late Alfred Sr. and Etta Fralin, and W.L. and Pearl Cole. In addition, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry Odell "Shine" and Maggie Webb. He was a member of East-West Church, Marietta, Ga. Doug was a graduate of Northside High School, VWCC, received his B.A. from Liberty University, and M.A. from Kennesaw University. He was employed by NS Railroad in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Webb Cole; sons, Jonathon, Garrett (Amy); daughter, Maggie (Maurice) Barns; grandson, Mason Barns, all of Georgia; mother, Ruth F. Cole, of Suffolk; brother, Barry (Kathy), of Suffolk; aunt, Mary Jo F. Brown, of Rocky Mount; uncle, A. G. Fralin Jr. (Chris), of Lexington, Va; brothers-in-law, Bobby (Mable) Webb, Lewis (Del) Webb, Johnny Mac (Dorothy) Webb, James (Dot) Webb, and Jackie (Mable) Webb; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Roanoke and Franklin County areas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at East-West Church in Marietta, Ga. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East-West Church. Davis-Streumpf Funeral Home is in charge of the services. on November 27, 2011.⁴

     Watson Luther Holloway was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 225-01-6469.⁶ He was born on August 24, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2,4,5 He married Ora Gladys Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on November 14, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Watson Luther Holloway and Ora Gladys Cole were divorced on April 10, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Watson Luther Holloway died on September 22, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^6,5

     Donna Marie Holloway was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 229-58-1759.⁶ She was born on January 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4 As of August 17, 1965,her married name was King.⁴ She married Russell Eugene King Jr. on August 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,4 Donna Marie Holloway Donna H. King, age 44, of Roanoke died February 25, 1991 in a local hospital. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church where she taught the 9th Grade Youth Class. She was the founder of King's Florist in Salem. Surviving are her husband, Russell E. King, Jr; two sons, Rusty E. King, III; Michael R. King, all of Roanoke; mother and stepfather, Ora and Bud Cooper, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Tommy Brogan, Daleville; mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Evelyn King and H. E. Richards, Vinton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Vivian and Bucky Moore; Debbie and Richard Brogan, Roanoke; two nephews, Todd Moore and Heath Brogan, both of Roanoke; niece, Lenore Brogan, Roanoke; and a very, very special lady. Funeral services will be held at the Cave Spring Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. Gordon W. Grimes and the Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 25, 1991.⁵ She died on February 25, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^6,1,5,7

     Russell Eugene King Jr. was born on February 9, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Donna Marie Holloway, daughter of Watson Luther Holloway and Ora Gladys Cole, on August 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Russell Eugene King Jr. died on September 24, 2017 at Virginia at age 72.³ He Russell Eugene King Jr., 72, of Boones Mill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He loved the Lord and was a past member of Cave Spring Baptist Church, where he was very active teaching Sunday School and being a deacon. Russell graduated in 1964 from William Fleming High School, where he was a running back on the football team. Russell was an avid golfer, sports fan and a car enthusiast. He was very passionate in life especially with his love for the Lord and his family. Russell was founder of King's Florist and worked for over 45 years in the food vending service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Marie King; father, Russell King Sr; and sister, Vivian Moore. Russell is survived by his wife of 16 years, Ellen Flora King; two sons, Russell E. King III and his wife, Ashley, and Michael Robert King Sr. and his wife, Melanie; mother, Evelyn Richards; stepsons, Brandon Page and his wife, Chelsea, and C.J. Page and his wife, Jennifer; two "adopted" children, Tami Healy and Ronnie Baldwin; grandchildren, Russell King IV, Georgia King, Josie King, Annalee Campbell, Ridlee King, Baby King, Michael Robert King Jr., Logan King, Brianna Johnson, Kavyn Page, Aidan Page, Ember Page, Maverick Page and Madison Page; sister, Debbie Brogan and her husband, Richard; niece, Lenore Paradis and her husband, Mark; two nephews, Todd Moore and Heath Brogan; and his dog, Mercedes. A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Oakey's South Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke, Va. on September 26, 2017.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7977.¹⁰ June Lucille Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ She was born on June 21, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,2,3,4,5 She married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Morris on November 19, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,11,2,4,12 As of November 19, 1948,her married name was Morris.⁴ June Lucille Reed died on January 16, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,11,10,12 She MORRIS, June Reed, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2002. She was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church where she also served as secretary of Sunday school for over 40 years. She was a life member of the Cave Spring Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary. During World War II, June also served in the Roanoke Civil Air Patrol. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Morris. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. and Jane Morris, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Edward Resendes, Mountain View, Wyo., Cindy and John Bourgeois of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Michael R. Morris, Jr., and Tracy Morris, both of Roanoke; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and Jack Stanley, Wanda and Bill Nelson, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2002, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on January 18, 2002.¹¹

     Juanita Jeanette Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 17, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Jack Dempsey Stanley on May 14, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,10,3,5 As of May 14, 1948,her married name was Stanley.⁵ Juanita Jeanette Reed died on June 1, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.³ She Juanita Jeannette Reed Stanley of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, following complications from a hip fracture in March of 2021. Her husband of 61 years, Jack D. Stanley, predeceased her in 2009. Born on February 17, 1925, on Grandin Road in Roanoke, she was a daughter of Clyde S. and Lucy S. Reed, and sister to June R. Morris and Wanda R. Nelson, all who predeceased her. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Sharon Lindsey Stanley and fiancé, Jack L. Watts, and her devoted granddaughter, Sarah Whitney Hobbs of Roanoke. Also surviving are nieces, Linda N. Polhamus, Patricia A. Morris, Cynthia M. Bourgeois, Sheila S. Long, and Cathy Grampp, and nephews, Michael Morris and Larry Stanley. Juanita was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church. She served on the Historical Committee and was a trustee. She was also a volunteer in the Ministry Activity Center. A 1942 graduate of Jefferson High School, Juanita excelled in academics and sports. She was editor of the Latin newspaper and represented Jefferson High School all four years in the State Latin Tournament. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, President of the Girls Athletic Club, as well as the Girls Tennis Champion. She attended American University while working with the Federal Security Agency in Washington, D.C. Her 37-year career of Federal Service was primarily with the Social Security Administration as a Claims Representative and as Operations Analyst for quality control for the district office. Juanita was an avid tennis player and began playing at Fishburn Park at age 12. She won the Roanoke City-County Women's Singles Championship seven times from 1946 to 1951 and 1960. She also won four doubles championships. She was a finalist in the Virginia State Women's Tournament in singles and doubles in 1951. She loved her Saturday morning family tennis at Ridgewood Farms for more than 50 years. She continued to play competitive tennis until 2016 when her daughter and tennis partner, Sharon, broke her arm and could no longer play. Juanita reluctantly hung up her collection of more than 60 tennis racquets. Juanita was recognized by "The Roanoke Times Sports of our Times in 1999" as Number 8 (and the only woman) of the Top 10 "Best of the Rest" in 1940 to 1949 era of athletics in the state. In 2020, Juanita was inducted into the inaugural class of the Roanoke Regional Tennis Hall of Fame in the Player category for her tennis accomplishments. Other hobbies she enjoyed in her younger years included acting and flying a Piper Cub. A "special thank you" to her wonderful caregivers, Sandra Adkins, Linda Watkins, Priscilla Walker and Lynn Price. With their care, she was able to remain in her home until the age of 96. Much appreciation to Dr. Somorin for his kindness and care of Juanita at Lewis Gale Hospital. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. As mom always said, "I got a good draw." No Mom, WE got the good draw! On June 2, 2021.³