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     Ida Belle Fizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 22, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Roy Henry Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on September 6, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 As of September 6, 1947,her married name was Richards. Ida Belle Fizer died on December 24, 2002 at Virginia at age 91.^3,4 She RICHARDS, IDA BELLE F., 90, of Christiansburg, made her decent into Heaven on Tuesday, December 24, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Richards, a daughter, Lillie Ellen Hinkley; grandsons, William Hinkley, Ronnie Farmer; granddaughter, Dee Dee Quesenberry and her son-in-law, Donnie Ogle. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Carol Reed, Christiansburg, Kenny and Ramona Richards, Riner; her daughter, Bobbie Ogle, Christiansburg; granddaughters and their spouses, Janet and Freddie Quesenberry, Colleen and Steve Light, Brenda and Terry Winkle, Shelia Dulaney, Sarah and Jason Egan, Jessica Richards and Timmy Riddle, Christy Richards and Justin Bittinger; grandsons and their spouses, Danny and Carol Britt, Jerry and Tammy Ogle and Jeff Dulaney; eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2002 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. David R. Jones, with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Richards family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) on December 26, 2002.⁴

     Allen Oscar Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 210-07-2914.⁶ He was born on December 12, 1912 at Pageton, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He married Margaret Fry Ross on March 13, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Allen Oscar Conner died on March 30, 1976 at age 63.

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9886.⁵ Her married name was Neece.⁶ Katherine Marie Turpin married Unknown Neece.⁶ Katherine Marie Turpin was born on January 29, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 She married James William Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on October 3, 1953 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 3, 1953,her married name was Richards.² Katherine Marie Turpin and James William Richards were divorced on December 4, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Katherine Marie Turpin died on August 30, 2005 at Pennsylvania at age 69.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 229-82-8888.⁶ Gary William Richards was born on December 3, 1956 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,7,3 He died on July 15, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,7,6,4 He Gary William Richards, 52, of Christiansburg, Va., and Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Mr. Richards was preceded in death by his father, James W. Richards; and his mother, Katherine Neece. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Scott Lentner, of Christiansburg; sister, Sandy Sawyers, of Riner; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and David Yopp, of Riner; brother, David Neece, of Christiansburg; three nieces; three nephews; his special family at Restin South; and other family and friends. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at The Crossing Foursquare Church, 402 Colorado Street, Salem, Va. 24153 with the Rev. Jay Robinette officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Richards' family wishes donations to be sent to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101. The Richards family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to hornefuneralservice.com. on July 18, 2009.²

     Dorothy Etta Thompson was born on April 11, 1950.^1,2 She married William Cecil "Billy" Miller on June 5, 1970.^1,3,2 As of June 5, 1970,her married name was Miller. Dorothy Etta Thompson died on August 7, 2014 at Virginia at age 64.² She Dorothy Thompson Miller, 64, of Pilot, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on April 11, 1950, to the late Dewey I. and Myrtle 'Irene' Thompson of Christiansburg. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, William 'Billy' Miller; daughter, Tammy Akers; son, Christopher Miller; grandsons, Toby Akers, Jr. (T.J.) and Riley Miller, all of Pilot. She is also survived by a son-in-law, Toby Akers; brothers, Dewey I. Thompson, Jr. and wife, Ruby of N.C., and John P. Thompson of Christiansburg; sisters, Doris Kirkner and husband, David of Pilot, Donna Hamrick and husband, Mike Catron of W.Va., Debra Abate and husband, Richard, and Diane Duncan and husband, Larry, all of Christiansburg; brother-in-law, Sonny Miller and wife, Loretta of Floyd; sister-in-law, Carmel Miller of Christiansburg; special nephew, Darrell Sowers of Pilot; special friends, Justin Bittinger and Mike 'Smiley' Scott, both of Pilot; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and co-workers from Wade's Supermarket and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. Dorothy had a special love of family and friends, and always greeted you with a smile. She enjoyed working to serve the community, loved cooking, and she truly loved spending time with her grandsons. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 10, 2014, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bible Holiness Church, 611 South Franklin St., Christiansburg. The Memorial Service will follow at 5 p.m., with the Rev. Dwayne Martin and the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 10 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. on August 9, 2014.²

     Bill Allen Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 179-38-4644.³ He was born on April 3, 1951 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He died on December 5, 2002 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, at age 51.^1,3 He CONNER, Bill Allen, 51, of Waynesburg, Pa., died Thursday, December 5, 2002 at his residence. He was born April 3, 1951 at Welch W.Va., a son of the late Allen Oscar and Margaret Ross Conner. He was a graduate of Carmichaels High School and Purdue University. Mr. Conner was self-employed in the aviation field. He was a former resident of Nemacolin, Pa., Chicago, and Los Angeles. He lived in Waynesburg since 1984. Mr. Conner qualified for his private pilot's license at age fifteen and was affiliated with several aviation groups. Surviving is one sister, Barbara Jean Corradi, of Lansdale, Pa; and one niece, Christina Cesira Corradi. Friends of Bill Allen Conner of Waynesburg who died Thursday, December 5, 2002 will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Behm Funeral Homes, Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesboro, Pa. where services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2002 with Rev. Harold O. Kelley officiating. A committal service and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2002 at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Virginia with Rev. Drew Purcell officiating. Local arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, (989-3131). on December 8, 2002.¹

     Thurman Lindsey Akers was buried at Smith Family Cemetery, McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Edith Smith.¹ Thurman Lindsey Akers was born circa 1940.¹ He died on September 29, 2006 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He Thurman Lindsey Akers, 66, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as Deacon, and was an employee of Federal Mogul. The son of the late Edward M. and Rose Fields Akers he was also preceded in death by brothers, Sidney, Lee and Lloyd Akers. He is survived by his wife, Edith Smith Akers; sons and daughters-in-law, Lindsey Nelson and Vicki Akers, Toby Joe and Tammy Akers; grandchildren, Shane Matthew Akers, Allison Lindsay Akers, and "TJ" Toby Joe Akers, Jr; sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Stuart Franklin, Roanoke, Alvie Linkous, Hazel Hinkley, Edith Cromer, all of Blacksburg, Lillian and Doug Revis, Winston-Salem, N.C; brothers and sisters-in-law, John David and Christal Akers, Germany, William Bentley and Bonnie Akers, Giles. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2006 at the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by the Rev. Jerry Shepherd, the Rev. Jube Burk and Mr. Darrell Linkous with interment to follow in the Smith Family Cemetery, McCoy, Va. The Akers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com on October 1, 2006.¹