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     Frank Ward "Frankie" Sweeney Jr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Shelia Sue DeHart on November 10, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Frank Ward "Frankie" Sweeney Jr. and Shelia Sue DeHart were divorced on March 15, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Frank Ward "Frankie" Sweeney Jr. married Nellie Ann Kincaid on April 8, 1984 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Frank Ward "Frankie" Sweeney Jr. and Nellie Ann Kincaid were divorced on November 18, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 Frank Ward "Frankie" Sweeney Jr. married Donna Marie Lemons on December 31, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Frank Ward "Frankie" Sweeney Jr. died on January 13, 2006 at Virginia at age 50.^2,5 He Frank Ward (Frankie) Sweeney, Jr., 50, of Floyd, passed away Friday, January 13, 2006. He was preceded in death by his son, Corey Scott Sweeney. He is survived by his wife, Donna L. Sweeney of Floyd; daughter, Ashley Shay Sweeney of Floyd; sons, Lee Michael Sweeney of Floyd, Charles Kincaid of Blacksburg; father, Frank W. (Sonny) Sweeney and wife Mary of Roanoke; mother, Nelda S. Sweeney of Floyd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. George Law and the Rev. Joseph Falls officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m., Monday at Maberry Funeral Home.
on January 15, 2006.²

     Madeline Dawn Sweeney Madeline Sweeney Shortt, 89 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Shortt, Sr., sister, Christine Moore and great-granddaughter, Caliana Rose Moody. Madeline was a founder and lifelong member of the Little River Baptist Church. She served her church as a choir director and also served as a Sunday school teacher. She was a great cook and loved gospel music as well as blue grass too. She spent her Friday nights with Hubert at the Floyd Jamboree. She will always be remembered for her sweet smile. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jack Shortt, Jr. and Judy, Gene Dale Shortt and Peggy, Mark Shortt; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Shortt, Brenda Moody and Jim; brothers, Sonny Sweeney, Elwood Sweeney; grandchildren, John James, Kim Caldwell (Paul), Tara Pagan (Gamiel), Sarah VanDyke (Justin), Chad Moody (Sara), Krissy Davis (Jason);great-grandchildren, Brandon James, Mason James, Abbie Caldwell, Leah Pagan, Logan Pagan, Isabella Moody, Jazlyn Moody, Scarlett Moody, Paxon Moody, Saber Moody, Meadow Davis, River Davis; special friend, Hubert Harman. Interment to follow in the County Line Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 7 West Cardiac Care, for their care and compassion.⁷ She was buried at County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1.4 miles down Rt. 635 from Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 12, 1929 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married Jack Lee Shortt Sr., son of Amos Benjamin Shortt and Callie G. Barton, on August 15, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,5,7 As of August 15, 1947,her married name was Shortt. Madeline Dawn Sweeney died on August 12, 2018 at Virginia at age 89.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-4815.⁶ Jack Lee Shortt Sr. was buried at County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1.4 miles down Rt. 635 from Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on January 24, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,2 He married Madeline Dawn Sweeney, daughter of Claude Swanson Sweeney and Eva Lena Peters, on August 15, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,8,9,10 Jack Lee Shortt Sr. died on February 8, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,7,6,3 He SHORTT, Jack Lee Sr., 71, of Floyd, died Tuesday, February 8, 1994 at a Roanoke hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant with 32 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Madeline Sweeney Shortt of Floyd; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn Shortt of Charlotte, N.C., Brenda and Jim Moody of Monroe, N.C; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jack Lee Jr. and Judy Shortt, Gene Dale and Peggy Shortt, all of Roanoke, Mark Shortt of Floyd; six grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Marjorie Shortt of Floyd. Funeral will be Friday 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Turman and Mr. Doug Sweeney officiating with burial in the County Line Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad or Floyd Fire Department. Graveside services by Floyd Lodge #202 Independent Order of Oddfellows. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Wood Funeral Home. on February 10, 1994.¹

     Jackie Ray Sowers Jr. was born on November 10, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Vickie Leigh Sullivan on October 12, 1991 at Stafford, Stafford Co., Virginia.^3,4 Jackie Ray Sowers Jr. died on July 24, 2022 at Virginia at age 55.³ He Jackie Ray Sowers Jr., November 10, 1966 - July 24, 2022. Jackie Ray Sowers Jr., 55, of Fredericksburg, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Jackie was a devoted husband, loving father, brother (RayRay), son, proud PaPa, dog dad, and he was, as his many dear friends called him, "Happy Jack". Jackie was born in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from Radford University with honors in 1991. His college years as a Phi Sigma Kappa were among the "best times of his life". Upon graduation, he moved and settled in Fredericksburg where he began a successful 30-year career in the insurance industry. Over the years, he made many life-long friends associated with GEICO, Nationwide Insurance and FCCI Insurance Group. Jackie loved spending time with friends and family and cherished time spent on his river property in the Northern Neck. Jackie never met a stranger and always had a smile (except when Virginia Tech lost). He loved laughter and used his humor and wit to make everyone smile. He was an avid golfer, music lover, poolside DJ, self-proclaimed travel coordinator and sports enthusiast. With sentiments, "you only live once" and "life is short", he truly lived life to its fullest. Having Jackie in our lives has been the greatest blessing. The memories he leaves behind will live on in our hearts forever. Jackie is survived by his college sweetheart and loving wife of 30 years, Vicki Sullivan Sowers; sons, Camden and Cole; grandsons, Grayson and Gavin; sisters, Teresa Daniel (Mike) of Roanoke and Lisa Sowers of Richmond; mother-in-law, Sterling Sullivan; brother-in-law, Todd Sullivan; five nieces and nephews, many close aunts, uncles, and cousins and LOTS of friends. Jackie is also greatly missed by his beloved dogs, Zeke and Charlie. Jackie was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Pearl Conner Sowers; father, Jackie Ray Sowers Sr; sister, Sherry Elaine Sowers; and father-in-law, Lynwood B. Sullivan. on August 2, 2022.³

     Peggy Ann Thompson Peggy Thompson Shortt left us to be with the Lord on January 28th, 2023. She was greeted at the gates of heaven by her loving mother and father, Doris and Allen Thompson, and her sister, Kay Burnett. Peggy Thompson Shortt was born on November 2nd, 1951. She was the second of 4 daughters and 1 son born to the late Allen and Doris Thompson. She grew up and graduated high school in the small coal mining community of Gary, WV. She attended nursing school at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and graduated as a RN in June of 1972. While attending nursing school she met a young man from Floyd, VA. who was working as a custodian at the hospital. The two fell in love and were married on September 30th, 1972. Peggy and Dale built a life together and raised three beautiful daughters who blessed them with 4 beautiful grandchildren. On September 30th, 2022, surrounded by their family and friends, Peggy and Dale Shortt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Peggy found her passion as a nurse, and she served the Roanoke Valley for 48 years before retiring in 2020. She is well known for her 22-year career as Director of Nursing at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem, VA. Her love for the staff and residents at Snyder's stayed with her long after her retirement and she will always be in the hearts of all who knew her. They were her second family and she loved them dearly. From a comforting voice to those who were ill and lonely, to a gentle touch to those in pain. A healing hand to the sick; with love in her heart for all. A sweet smile to someone having a rough day. A selfless servant who dedicated her life to those she cared for. A child of God, whom He chose to be His hands and feet to so many. To cherish her memory, she is survived by her husband Gene Dale Shortt, daughters Kim Caldwell (Paul), Tara Pagan (Gami), Sarah VanDyke (Justin); her four grandchildren Abbie Caldwell, Leah Pagan, Logan Pagan, and Elaine VanDyke; sisters Frankie Haase (Gary), Tammy Kinzer (Ray), brother Jeff Thompson; along with her nieces and nephews who were close to her heart. Thank you to all the hard-working staff at Carilion for the exceptional care Peggy received during her battle with ovarian cancer. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 2, 1951 at West Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Gene Dale Shortt, son of Jack Lee Shortt Sr. and Madeline Dawn Sweeney, on September 30, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 30, 1972,her married name was Shortt.¹ Peggy Ann Thompson died on January 28, 2023 at Virginia at age 71.³

     John Joshua Sweeney was born on November 30, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth Sweeney, daughter of Samuel L. Sweeney and Margaret Thomas, on January 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Joshua Sweeney died on June 5, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.

     Elizabeth Sweeney was born on September 15, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She married John Joshua Sweeney, son of Benjamin Sweeney/Swinney and Catherine "Fanny" Underwood, on January 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Sweeney died on March 18, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.

     Roger Ward Shortt was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on May 21, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Brenda Gail Alley on August 2, 1969 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Roger Ward Shortt died on May 27, 1971 at Appomattox Co., Virginia, at age 21; Died in an auto accident.^2,6

     Mary Thelma "Mary Nell" Gardner Mary Thelma Sweeney (known to many as Mary Nell), 91, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Darren Sweeney; husband, Oscar Roy Sweeney, Jr; 7 brothers; 1 sister; and many nieces and nephews. Mary is survived by her son, Phillip Dwayne Sweeney and wife Linda Renee Sweeney; grandchildren, Bradley David Sweeney and wife Nicole Allene Sweeney, Brandon Dale Sweeney, Anastasia Adair Sweeney, Axel Phillip Sweeney; great-grandchildren, Shawn Lee Hypes, Bradley Cameron Sweeney, Nathaniel Oscar Sweeney, Brycen Russell Sweeney, Landon Gunnar Sweeney, Ryder Axel Sweeney, and Grover Rostin Sweeney; and special friends, Doris Jones, Jean Wright, and Barbara Waugh. Mary was passionate about her yard! She loved all kinds of flowers and always kept her yard well landscaped. She was a member of Auburn Baptist Church in Riner. She retired after 20 years from Belk Department Store. The family would like to send a very special thank you to her caregivers – Samantha Green, Savannah Gates, Colleen Lester and to family friend and nurse, Kimberly Wilson, LNP. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.³ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on June 8, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married Oscar Roy Sweeney Jr., son of Oscar Roy Sweeney Sr. and Daisy Margaret Ellen Sweeney, on December 24, 1950.^5,1,2,3 As of December 24, 1950,her married name was Sweeney.⁵ Mary Thelma "Mary Nell" Gardner died on October 10, 2020 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.³

     Mark Daren Sweeney was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 He was born on September 2, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He died on July 6, 1974 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 13; His gravestone has a death date of Jul 7, 1974.^1,2,3,6 He Mark Daren Sweeney, 13, of Christiansburg, died Sunday in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Sweeney, Jr; one brother, Phillip D. Sweeney, at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Surratt, Riner, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Sweeney, of Floyd. The funeral was today from Auburn Baptist Church with burial in Sunset Cemetery. on July 9, 1974.³