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     Elsie Helen Adams was born on January 31, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married James Clinton "Clint" Carr, son of James Hawley Carr and Chloe E. King, on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 31, 1947,her married name was Carr.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-76-6211.⁷ Helen Dale Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 26, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,4,5,6 As of February 16, 1974,her married name was Duncan.⁵ She married Thomas Thompson Duncan on February 16, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Helen Dale Carr died on April 4, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^2,3,7,8 She After a long 10 year battle with cancer, Helen Dale Carr Duncan, 55, passed away April 4, 2006. Dale was born November 26, 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia to Elsie and Clint Carr. She had a true fighting spirit and will forever be remembered as someone who would not give in to her disease. Dale is preceded in death by her father, James Clinton Carr of Floyd, Va. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Thomas Thompson Duncan; her mother, Elsie Carr; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Jonathan Richardson; daughter, Hollie Duncan; brother and sister-in-law, James Timothy and Donna Carr; two grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth and Jack Richardson. Dale is also survived by many loving family members, life-long friends, and her church family of First Baptist Church in Roanoke. Memorial services will be conducted in the Abbey of Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 6, 2006.³

     Mary VanOver was born in 1775 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Asa Hall Sr. on July 31, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 31, 1802,her married name was Hall. Mary VanOver died after 1841.

     Clyde Walter McKay Sr. was buried at Shorts Creek Church of God Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, Shorts Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 13, 1920 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Miriam Pearl Light, daughter of James Clyde Light and Ocie Laura Radford, on March 27, 1959 at Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ Clyde Walter McKay Sr. died on September 5, 2001 at Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 308-44-1120.⁶ Vernon Bertsal Ellison was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on October 18, 1943 at Wayne Co., Indiana.^4,5,6 He married Judith Ann "Judy" Guthrie, daughter of Howard Montague Guthrie and Helen Virginia Gearheart, on July 22, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Vernon Bertsal Ellison died on June 6, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^7,3,5 He Vernon Ellison, 67, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011. Graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 7, 2011.^7,6,5

     Joyce Elaine Guthrie was born on January 25, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of June 17, 1961,her married name was Harris.³ She married Harry Adrian Harris on June 17, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Joyce Elaine Guthrie and Harry Adrian Harris were divorced on March 17, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ As of August 1, 1981,her married name was Pearson.³ Joyce Elaine Guthrie married Royall Stanford "Stan" Pearson on August 1, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 Joyce Elaine Guthrie died on November 17, 2016 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 74.⁵ She Joyce G. "JP" Pearson passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was surrounded by a loving family and close friends. Born January 25, 1942, in Salem, Va., she was the daughter of Helen Guthrie and the late Howard Guthrie. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Class of 1960. She was very proficient in business class and was an administrative assistant to the senior partner of a large architectural and engineering firm in Roanoke and later to the President of Roanoke College. JP was the first runner up in the Miss Roanoke County Pageant in 1960 and modeled part time for local department stores, a national catalog, and TV commercials. In 1981, she married her present husband, moved to Hickory, N.C., and worked as an administrative assistant to the owner and president of Hickory Printing Group. She decided to continue her education and attended Catawba Community College where she graduated with honors with an Associate Degree in Business Administration. She enrolled at Gardner Webb University and graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. She then obtained her N.C. real estate broker's license and worked as a real estate broker for over twenty years until she retired. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years, R.S. (Stan) Pearson, of the home; two sons, Reverend Lee Harris and wife, Carmen of Hampton, Va., Patrick Harris and wife, Summer of Hickory, N.C; two sisters, Judy Elliston of Salem, Va., Pam Poe and husband, Mike of Salem, Va; two brothers, Rodney Guthrie and wife, Vickie of Salem, Va., and Linwood Guthrie and wife, Jeannie of Delaware; three grandsons; a granddaughter; two stepsons; a stepdaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at the Church of the Brethren in Roanoke, Va., when she was 12 years old, and she remained loyal to her church. on November 19, 2016.⁵

     Royall Stanford "Stan" Pearson Royall Stanford “Stan” Pearson, 81, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 17, 1939 to the late Lemuel Royall Pearson and Edith Virginia Clemmons Pearson in Lynchburg, VA. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce “JP” Pearson and grandson, Austin Harris. Survivors include his sons; Reverend Lee Harris and wife Carmen of Granite Falls, Patrick Harris and wife Summer of Hickory; sister, Carolyn Austin of Lynchburg, VA; grandchildren, Evan Harris, Nathan Harris, Owen Harris, and Jordan Harris.³ He was born on February 17, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Joyce Elaine Guthrie, daughter of Howard Montague Guthrie and Helen Virginia Gearheart, on August 1, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6 Royall Stanford "Stan" Pearson died on January 10, 2021 at Hickory, Burke Co., North Carolina, at age 81.³

     Howard Lynwood Guthrie Howard L. Guthrie, 79, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on December 8, 2019. He was born on June 16, 1940 to Howard M. and Helen G. Guthrie. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA and University of Delaware. Howard was the General Manager of Braunsteins in Wilmington, DE, enjoyed a successful career in Real Estate, and then eventually retired as a dedicated employee of MBNA Delaware. Howard was a faithful member of Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Newark, DE. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Gladden Guthrie, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in August 2020. He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law Robyn and Eric, daughter Renae, and four grandchildren: Hannah, Maya, Ethan, and Jacob, all of whom he loved deeply. Finally, he is survived by his mother Helen and three siblings: Pam, Pete and Judy, all from the Salem, VA area. He is preceded in death by his father and sister, Joyce.⁴ He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford, Sussex Co., Delaware.⁷ He was born on June 16, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Patricia Ann Barnes on July 8, 1961 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.³ Howard Lynwood Guthrie and Patricia Ann Barnes were divorced on July 16, 1969 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ Howard Lynwood Guthrie married Jeanne Gladden in August, 1970.⁴ Howard Lynwood Guthrie died on December 8, 2019 at Downingtown, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.^4,7

     Stanley David Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 2, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The funeral home records have a birth date of Jun 2, 1858.^4,3,5,1,2 He married Lydia Leona Miles, daughter of Captain Robert Edwin Miles and Abigail Smith, on January 11, 1883.^3,5,1 Stanley David Sisson died on June 13, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,1,2