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     His Social Security Number was 233-20-8502.¹⁰ James Hedrick "Heggie" Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,6,7 He was born on September 20, 1921 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^10,2,3,4,6,7 He married Mildred Elizabeth Breen on July 1, 1946 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,11 James Hedrick "Heggie" Light died on February 11, 1973 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^3,6,7 He James (Heggie) Light, 51, of South Charleston, formerly of Hinton, died Sunday in a Charleston hospital after a short illness. Born in Hinton, Sept. 20, 1922 (it should be 1921), he was a son of the late E. J. and Ada Light. He was a World War II veteran, member of the South Charleston Christian Church, the Hinton Masonic Lodge and was employed by Union Carbide Co. in South Charleston. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Light; a son, Larry, at home; and two sisters, Miss Willie Light and Mrs. Paul Scott, both of Talcott. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery at Ballengee. on February 13, 1973.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-05-9082.¹¹ Hubert Guy Vest was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on October 8, 1910 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Aug 8, 1910.^11,3,4,5,6 He married Mildred Evangeline Phipps on November 25, 1937 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Hubert Guy Vest died on March 22, 1977 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^4,6 He Services for Hubert Guy Vest, 66, of 116 Beckley Ave., will be Friday. Burial will be in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. He died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in a Morgantown hospital after a long illness. Born at Jumping Branch Oct. 8, 1910, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Light Vest. He was a retired truck driver for the Acme Construction Co., and had lived in Raleigh County all his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Phipps Vest; three sisters, Mrs. Faye Lilly of Sophia, Mrs. Charles (Glada) Vest of Beckley and Mrs. Russell (Helen) Bailey of Pleasant Hills, and two brothers, Jack Vest of Vinton and Fred Vest of MacArthur. on March 23, 1977.⁴

     Billy Charles Vest Billy C. Vest was born on 01 Jan 1929 in Jumping Branch, Summers County, W.Va. to Charlie Preston Vest and Glada Mae Vest. Mr. Vest, 78, of Thornville, Perry County, Ohio, died on 18 Feb 2007 at his home. He was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Billie Jean Worley Vest in 2001 and his son Michael Vest. He is survived by his children, Charles (Joyce) Vest, Sharon (Dave) Faine and Randy (Joanna) Vest of Newark, Ohio, Lisa (Todd) Welker, Sue Vest, Beth Vest, Jeff (Kim) Vest and Greg Vest of Hebron, Ohio, Scott Vest of Thornville, Don (Jackie) Vest and Mark (Tina) Vest of Florida, Jimmy (Kayleen) Vest of Texas; sisters Jenny Lucas and Christine (Bob) Dehart; brothers; Bob (Nordeen) Vest and John Wayne (Linda) Vest; 23 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.² His Social Security Number was 233-42-2493.⁷ He was born on January 1, 1929 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,8 He married Billie Jean Worley circa 1949.^2,6,9 Billy Charles Vest died on February 18, 2007 at Thornville, Perry Co., Ohio, at age 78.^2,7,8

     Fred Charles Vest Fred Charles Vest, 97 of Mabscott, passed away on July 30, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Fred was born Dec 19, 1922 at Jumping Branch in Summers County, WV. He was the son of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth Light. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Clara Lee; grandson Scott Alan Stover; two great-grandchildren Timothy and Thomas Polk; brothers Hubert and Jack Vest; and sisters Faye Lilly, Glada Vest and Helen Bailey. Fred served in World War II in the Asian Pacific Theater and The Philippine Liberation. He was very proud of his service to his country and that he was able to serve it in it's time of need. He was very proud of his family and stayed involved in all family activities. He liked to work on his woodworking and made many projects to give as gifts. He liked bike riding, fishing and gardening and walking in the woods and stayed active as long as he was able. He was a retired coal miner working and retiring from Slab Fork Coal Company. Fred was a member of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his 4 daughters, Regina Buchanan husband Ron, Linda West husband John, Debra Ferguson, and Elizabeth Wooten. He leaves 10 surviving grandchildren Lesley Bartoli, Shari Polk, Robert Buchanan, Joseph Buchanan, Eric Lee Stover, Johnny West, Yvonne Tackett, Kelly Bloomberg, Sabrina Pack and Samuel Wooten; 24 great-grandchildren Katrina Hastings, Rebecca Bartoli, Casey Bartoli, Jessica Polk, Andrew Polk, Daniel Polk, Joshua Polk, Emily Polk, Benjamin Polk, James Polk, Dylan Buchanan, Noah Buchanan, Abigail Buchanan, Henry Buchanan (pending), Chyna Stover, Brandon Stover, Jacob Rakes, Robert A. Tackett, Jaxson Dean Bloomberg (pending), Mason Todd Pack, Anthony Santana, Angelina Crisler, Jack Crisler and Daniel Crisler; 7 great- great-grandchildren James Hastings the 4th, Ren Hastings, Kathryn Polk, Rykar Polk, Xaviar Cole, Alexander Rakes, Charlie Breanna Stover and many nieces and nephews. He was a large part of all of his family, loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 19, 1922 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Clara Lee Shockley on March 9, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Fred Charles Vest died on July 30, 2020 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 97.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-17-3376.⁵ James Earnest Martin Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,9 He was born on August 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,10,4,6 He married Dorothy Karen Holloman on May 30, 1992 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,6 James Earnest Martin Jr. died on December 19, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^2,3,5,10 He James E. Martin, Jr., 40, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 19, 2004. He was a graduate of Northside High School Class of 1982 and graduated from the A.R. Burton Technology School and was employed with B & D Office Machines for 16 years. He was an appointed Missionary with the Southern Baptist Convention prior to moving to Houston where he was a member of Westbury Baptist Church. He had formerly been a member of Vinton Baptist Church and Valley View Brethren in Christ Church for 26 years. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Karen Holloman Martin; and a son, Bryan James Martin, both of Houston; his mother, Betty Martin; father, James E. Martin, Sr; and stepmother, Connie Martin, all of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Dale and Leigh F. Martin of Eagle Rock; sisters, Peggy E. Martin and Darlene R. Martin, both of Roanoke; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Vinton Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2004 with the Rev. Chris Monroe, the Rev. Dr. William R. Booth, and the Rev. Earl B. Clemons officiating. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt County. on December 23, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-66-1978.¹¹ Faye M. Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ She was born on February 20, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,11,9 As of February 20, 1930,her married name was Lilly.² She married Forrest McRay Lilly on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,12,7 Faye M. Vest died on June 16, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.^11,9

     John Marshall Vest was born circa 1819 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Adelphia Martin on August 4, 1839 at Patrick Co., Virginia. John Marshall Vest died in 1899 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.

     John Jackson Vest was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Caroline Cook on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ John Jackson Vest died on December 15, 1899 at Summers Co., West Virginia.

     Martha Caroline Cook was born on May 21, 1848 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She married John Jackson Vest, son of John Marshall Vest and Adelphia Martin, on June 4, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ As of June 4, 1874,her married name was Vest. Martha Caroline Cook died on May 4, 1933 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.

     His Social Security Number was 233-14-7581.³ Forrest McRay Lilly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 14, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,1,2 He married Faye M. Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on February 20, 1930 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,1,5 Forrest McRay Lilly died on December 4, 1973 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.¹ He Forrest M. Lilly, 62, of Sophia died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital following a short illness. Funeral rites will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Sophia First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday School superintendent, with Revs. Dewey Wilson and William Booth officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local 6108 at Slab Fork, and the Masonic Mountain Lodge 156 at Coal City. the Masonic lodge members will serve as pallbearers and conduct graveside rites. Born March 14, 1911, at Beaver, he was a son of Mrs. Ada Lilly of Lester, and the late Rev. Richard Lilly. Additional survivors include his wife, Faye Vest Lilly, two sons, J. D. of Goochland, Va., and Tommy of Phoenix, Ariz; three daughters, Mrs. Duke (Betty) Hall of Harve de Grace, Md., Mrs. Lee (Juanita) Martin of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Donald (Louise) Hall of Richmond, Va., three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lilly and Mrs. Roxie Morton, both of Jumping Branch, and Mrs. Roy Hamm of Lester, and nine grandchildren. The body will be take to the church one hour prior to services. on December 6, 1973.¹

     Glada May Vest Mrs. Glada Vest, 74, of Daniels, was dead on arrival Monday, October 11 at a Beckley hospital apparently of a heart attack. Born Aug. 31, 1908, at Jumping Branch, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Elizabeth Light Vest. Survivors include her husband, Charles P. Vest; three sons, Bill Vest of Hebron, Ohio, Bob Vest of Whitehall, Ohio, and John Vest of Lancaster, Ohio; two daughters, Christine Vest of Daniels and Geneva Lucas of Brunswick, Ohio; two brothers, Jack Vest of Vinton, Ohio, and Fred Vest of Mabscott; a sister, Helen Bailey of Pleasant Hills; 23 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Burial followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 235-92-6252.⁹ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on August 31, 1908 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^9,8 She married Charles Preston "Charley" Vest on November 16, 1928 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,8 Glada May Vest died on October 11, 1982 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 236-84-2995.⁹ Helen Cora Vest was buried at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on January 1, 1914 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,9,2 As of September 1, 1934,her married name was Bailey.¹⁰ She married Russell Burnace Bailey on September 1, 1934 at Oak Grove, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,10,5,6,11 Helen Cora Vest died on February 26, 2001 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^1,9 She Helen Cora Vest Bailey, 87, of Pleasant Hills, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in a Fayette County care center following a long illness. Born Jan. 1, 1914, at Jumping Branch, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Light Vest. Mrs. Bailey spent her childhood at Jumping Branch. She settled in the Pleasant Hills community in 1934. She and her husband, the late Russell B. Bailey, were co-owners of Bailey's Cash Store for more than 30 years. She was an active member of the Oak Grove Christian Church and will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son and her other son, Bernard R. Bailey, in 1993; two sisters, Faye Lilly and Glada Vest; and two brothers, Jack and Hubert Vest. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Taylor and her husband, Dennis, of Brunswick, Ohio; three grandchildren, Raymond Swaggerty and his wife, Marsha, of Beckley, Sherry White and her husband, Tim, of Charleston, and Melissa "Mel" Hefner and her husband, Allen, of Beckley; three great-grandchildren, Katie Swaggerty, Rachel and T.J. White; a brother, Fred Vest and his wife, Claralee, of Mabscott. Service will be at Oak Grove Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. on February 27, 2001.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-0701.¹¹ James Jackson "Jack" Vest was buried at Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Vinton, Gallia Co., Ohio.³ He was born on August 18, 1918 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^{11,12,2,3,4,5,13} He married Mabel Maxine Halstead on June 13, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² James Jackson "Jack" Vest died on March 25, 1994 at Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 75.^11,12,3,13

     His Social Security Number was 232-16-7354.¹ Charles Preston "Charley" Vest was born on December 26, 1906 at Streeter, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Glada May Vest, daughter of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on November 16, 1928 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Charles Preston "Charley" Vest died on January 1, 1983 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.

     Her Social Security Number was 286-20-2461.² Mabel Maxine Halstead was buried at Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Vinton, Gallia Co., Ohio.³ She was born on June 13, 1914 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Jun 13, 1916.^2,1,3 She married James Jackson "Jack" Vest, son of Arthur Jackson Vest and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light, on June 13, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of June 13, 1947,her married name was Vest.¹ Mabel Maxine Halstead died on January 12, 1997 at Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 82.^2,3

     Boyd Lane Blevins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He Boyd L. Blevins, 63, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 21, 2014 and is now in God's loving arms. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Huddleston, step father, Melvin Huddleston and father, Odis Blevins. Boyd was an avid outdoorsman with a special love of hunting, fishing, and anything to do with nature. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Thomas Brothers and as a meat cutter for the Kroger Company. Surviving are his brother, Dennis Blevins and wife Carol of Moneta; sisters, Noeta Blevins of Henry County; Patty Blevins and Paula Dautel of Palm Harbor, Florida; step brother, Ray Huddleston and step sister, Faye Moran, and numerous nieces and nephews that he truly loved and cherished. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁶ He was born on February 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Sharon Kay Poff, daughter of Eldridge Oscar "Kidd" Poff and Goldie Ann King, on September 12, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Boyd Lane Blevins and Sharon Kay Poff were divorced on June 2, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Boyd Lane Blevins died on April 21, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^6,5

     Her Social Security Number was 231-39-4611.⁸ April Dawn Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,9 She was born on June 29, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,8 As of April 26, 2003,her married name was Holt.² She married Walter Henry Holt on April 26, 2003 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9 April Dawn Nichols died on March 11, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 32.^7,10,9,8 She April N. Holt, 32, loving wife, mother and daughter, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was an employee of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she was a member of the 7 South family. She is survived by her husband, Henry Holt; her beloved sons, Haden and David Holt; her father and mother, Steve and Nancy Nichols; a sister, Lori Nichols; grandparents, Sherman and Effie Nichols; aunts and uncles, Sharon, Harvey and Joan, Tim and Susan, Tom and Faye; sisters-in-law, Libby, Susan, Joanne, Joyce and Jane; brothers-in-law, Johnny, Charles and Marshall; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family would like to express special love, gratitude and thanks to Cindy Beckner, Dr. Savage, Lisha Osborne, the entire staff of Medical-Surgical ICU and the staff of 7 South Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Shana Yopp, and special friends, Sylvia, Patricia and Cindy. on March 13, 2011.⁷

     Hilton King was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 230-38-0786.⁹ He was born on July 23, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,10,4,11 He married Janet Louis Cannaday, daughter of Harry Banks Cannaday and Iva Lewis Angle, on June 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,1,3 Hilton King died on October 22, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^1,9,4,11,5 He Hilton King, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2009, in Roanoke. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Hilton was born in Copper Hill to Oakley Albert and Nannie Manning King in July 1933. He went to school at Bent Mountain High, then served in the United States Army overseas. He would later go on to attend Virginia Western Community College. In 1958, he married Janet Cannaday and they enjoyed 51 years together. He worked as a Retail Manager for Kmart for 34 years and then for Target for 10 years. He also served as a deacon at Central Baptist Church. He enjoyed bowling, trout fishing and the Washington Redskins (although probably not so much this year). Hilton is preceded in death by his parents; his infant son; his sister, Goldie Poff; and his brothers, Wilbert, Tildon, Wilton and Maynard. He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughter, Iva Michele; and his sister, Ollie Bartlett. on October 23, 2009.¹

     Carl Edward Nichols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,8 His Social Security Number was 223-48-1280.¹⁵ He was born on October 31, 1937 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,15,5,7,8,9 He married Jane Earnestine Martin, daughter of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on February 23, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 Carl Edward Nichols died on August 11, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^2,5,8 He Carl Edward Nichols, age 54, of Roanoke County, passed away in the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, August 11, 1992 in the presence of his loving wife and three daughters, their husbands, his mother, brothers and sisters. He was a professional truck driver for Blue Ridge Transfer Company. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Jane Earnestine M. Nichols; three adoring daughters and their husbands, who were like sons to him, Martha N. and Charles E. Alphin, Buchanan; Connie N. and Joseph L. Hartberger, Carlene N. and Jeffery B. Harris, all of Roanoke; his "pride and joy", his grandchildren, Chastity D. Hartberger, Roanoke; Bryan C. and David W. Alphin, Buchanan; also surviving is his mother, Ollie Mae W. Nichols, Roanoke; his five sisters, Ina G. Morgan, Lena N. Hoback, Pearl N. Sowers, Betty Jane N. Martin, all of Roanoke; Lillian Sue N. Smith, Check; five brothers, Wesley Nichols, Charlotte Hall, Md; Marshall Nichols, John Nichols, and Raymond Nichols, all of Roanoke; Fred Nichols, Troutville; 11 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 12, 1992.²

     Bradley Wayne Palmer Bradley Wayne Palmer, 27, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. he was predeceased by death by his father, Barry Lynn Palmer; grandfather, Ellis Wayne Palmer, and uncle, Michael Wayne Palmer. Surviving family includes his twin brother, Travis William Palmer; sister in-law, Heather Palmer; nieces Sophia and Ariel Palmer; sister Kristen Palmer and Dustin Harper; mother, Kathy Ulrich, stepfather, Brian Ulrich; aunt, Linda Palmer; grandmother, Peggy Palmer; faithful dog TriPod, and many, many special friends.³ He was born on May 26, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He died on May 4, 2018 at Virginia at age 27.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-20-6780.¹ John Andrew Augustson was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on February 6, 1926 at Bena, Gloucester Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Freeda Arlene Strickler, daughter of Herbert Helm Strickler and Louanna Elizabeth Hall, on September 14, 1946 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^7,2,5 John Andrew Augustson died on January 26, 2001 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 74.^1,3,4 He John A. Augustson, 74, left this world on Jan. 26, 2001 to join his wife Freda. Mr. Augustson was born in Bena, Va., and was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Bricklayers Local No. 2 of Virginia since 1949. He was a member of the Holland Road Baptist Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose. Survivors include his daughter, Kathryn A. Read of Knotts Island; two sons, Leonard Emil Augustson of Chesapeake, and John Andrew Augustson II of Virginia Beach; a brother, James Emil Augustson of Avon, N.C; two granddaughters, Julie Augustson of Wilmington, N.C. and April Lumpkin of Puerto Rico; a great-grandchild, Harley Grimmett of Wilmington, N.C; and numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Rosewood Memorial Park. on January 28, 2001.⁴

     Delmer Fusion "Delma" Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 224-36-6048.⁸ He was born on April 16, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,2 He married Nola Mae Sowers on August 31, 1953 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^10,3 Delmer Fusion "Delma" Strickler died on October 28, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,8,2,4 He Delmer Fusion Strickler, 80, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, May Nola Strickler; two sons, Billy Strickler and Dale Strickler; one daughter, Linda G. Strickler, all of Floyd; and one grandson, Billy Jack Neighbours, of Check. Graveside Funeral Service will be held at the Pine Creek Cemetery. on October 30, 2010.¹