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     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. A celebration of his life will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton, with Pastor Rodger Hogan officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.³ He was born on May 26, 1990 at Roanoke Co., 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

     Annie Hazel McMahan was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on July 31, 1912 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ She married Donald Jackson "Don" Gearhart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on November 4, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 4, 1939,her married name was Gearhart.² Annie Hazel McMahan died on April 11, 2003 at Radford, Virginia, at age 90.¹ She GEARHART, Hazel McMahan, 90, of 700 Cascade Drive in Pembroke, died Friday morning, April 11, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center at Radford. Born on July 31, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Walter Thomas McMahan, Sr. and Ruby Williams McMahan. Hazel was a devoted member of Pembroke First United Methodist Church; was employed for many years at Leggett's in Pearisburg and later at Williams Dept. Store in Pembroke and as a library aide at Eastern Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Gearhart; a daughter, Rebecca G. Lucas; two sisters, Catherine McMahan, Ruth M. Williams; and a brother, Walter T. McMahan, Jr. Surviving are her daughters, Diane G. Morris of Kingsport, Tenn. and Amy Diane Tinsley of Pembroke; sons-in-law, Robert T. Morris and Harold S. Lucas; five grandchildren, Steve Lucas, Dana Stafford, David Ray McDaniel, Katherine M. Ledwell, Rachael M. Mendez; five great-grandchildren, Colton Stafford, Alexandria Mendez, Stephanie and Christopher Lucas, Jordan Rebecca Auvil; a sister-in-law, Elva McMahan; a special and loving niece, Linda L. Journell; and great-niece, Sandy Reed and husband Ray and daughters, Kalyn and Lakyn; a special and long-time friend, Christine Collins; a special cousin, Pauline McCall. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 14, 2003 at 11 a.m. in Pembroke First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill McClung, and the Rev. Raymond Kelley, officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Pembroke First United Methodist Church Building Fund. on April 12, 2003.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-62-7958.⁶ Rebecca Ruth "Becky" Gearhart was born on May 3, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,7,4 As of June 27, 1967,her married name was Tinsley.⁴ She married Roger Dale Tinsley on June 27, 1967 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4 Rebecca Ruth "Becky" Gearhart and Roger Dale Tinsley were divorced on January 13, 1970 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of November 18, 1974,her married name was Lucas.⁵ Rebecca Ruth "Becky" Gearhart married Harold Steve Lucas Sr. on November 18, 1974 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,2,5 Rebecca Ruth "Becky" Gearhart died on August 25, 2001 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 55.^6,8