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     Walter Hubert Flowers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 230-12-7733.⁶ He was born on January 20, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,8,7 He married Eva Irene Lawrence, daughter of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on March 9, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,5 Walter Hubert Flowers died on November 6, 1987 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 65.^4,6,9,8

     His Social Security Number was 229-64-5111.⁶ Perry Wayne Carr was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 30, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He married Myrtha Rosetta Martin on August 7, 1971 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁷ Perry Wayne Carr and Myrtha Rosetta Martin were divorced on October 14, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Perry Wayne Carr married Carla Yvonne Newman on July 15, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Perry Wayne Carr and Carla Yvonne Newman were divorced on January 31, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Perry Wayne Carr married Sandra Jean Cline on August 22, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Perry Wayne Carr and Sandra Jean Cline were divorced on February 12, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Perry Wayne Carr married Lisa Westmoreland on March 1, 1990 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Perry Wayne Carr and Lisa Westmoreland were divorced on May 31, 1991 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ Perry Wayne Carr married Natalie Anne Smith on October 16, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Perry Wayne Carr and Natalie Anne Smith were divorced on January 8, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Perry Wayne Carr died on January 15, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^6,5,4 He CARR, Perry W., 52, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 1999. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Surviving are a son, Sterling Bryce Carr of Moneta; two stepchildren, Andy Moye and Angie Rowe of Blue Ridge; parents, Roy Lee Carr and Cassie M. Carr, Roanoke County; brothers and sisters-in-law, Delmas L. and Chris Carr, Seymore, Ind., John D. and Tina Carr, Boonsboro, Md; sister and very special brother-in-law, Jeannie C. and Ronnie Hughes, Roanoke County; five nieces, two nephews; two special and caring friends, Nolan Jackson and Debbie O'Connor. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 1 p.m. Monday, with Pastor Steve Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on January 16, 1999.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-80-8059.³ Mary Alice Johnson was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 7, 1953 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 As of July 14, 1973,her married name was Harold.¹ She married Richard Lee Harold on July 14, 1973 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 Mary Alice Johnson died on September 24, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.^3,5,6,7 She HAROLD, Mary Johnson, 49, of Troutville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 24, 2002. She was born March 7, 1953, in Ferrum, a daughter of the late John Troy and Marie Poff Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Richard L. Harold; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and David Kistner of Sterling, Va; son, John N. Harold of Troutville; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Earl and Judy Johnson, Lyle Johnson, all of Ferrum; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathy and Rev. Clyde Wells of Martinsville, Denise and Michael Hopkins of Bassett; five brothers-in-law, Clarence Harold and wife, Joan of Seneca, S.C., Robert Harold and wife, Barbara of Roanoke, (special brother-in-law), John "Johnny" Harold of Collinsville, Jeff Harold and wife, Debbie of Broadway, Don Harold and wife, Jackie of Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Martha Pennington and husband, Mike of Collinsville, Nancy Wright of Patrick Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on September 26, 2002.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 229-56-8552.⁹ Carter Whitlow Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on December 14, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9,6 He married Juanita Faye Woods on April 9, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,6 Carter Whitlow Radford died on March 6, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^2,9,4 He Carter Whitlow Radford, 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Mr. Radford was an Army Veteran serving our Country during the Vietnam War. After his years of serving in the army, he was employed by Norfolk/Southern where he retired as an Engineer. He was a longtime member of the Pleasants Masonic Lodge #63 AF & AM. Carter is preceded in death by his father, Charles Thurman Radford; and sister, Joyce Artrip. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Faye Radford; daughters, April Radford (Jimmy Sublet), Juanita Harless (Gary Doss) and Elizabeth Staples (Kenneth); mother, Virginia Pauline Nickols Radford; brother, Charles Raymond Radford (Sabrina); sisters, Doris Fulcher (Don) and Lovanda Meldick (Eddie); brother in-law, Howard Artrip. He was the proud grandfather of five grandchildren, B.J. Malik, Dustin Woods, Taylor Woods, Soloman Malik and Lauren Staples. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Masonic Grave Rites. on March 8, 2012.²

     Charles Raymond Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 229-72-5927.¹² He was born on September 4, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6,8,12 He married Becky Joyce Mills on October 18, 1968 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁷ Charles Raymond Radford and Becky Joyce Mills were divorced on September 27, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Charles Raymond Radford married Sabrina Taylor on January 1, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Raymond Radford died on December 10, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^3,6,12,9 He Charles (Raymond) Radford, 64, of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, with his loving and faithful wife by his side as he went to meet his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Sabrina; daughters, Whitney Lawrence and Ashley Radford; son, Patrick Derriso; mother, Pauline Radford; two sisters, Doris Fulcher and Lovanda Meldick; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Raymond graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He received a Bronze Star and Silver Leaf Cluster for courageous service over and beyond the call of duty. He was a Deacon at Valley Word Church before becoming ill. Serving our Lord by helping others was his hearts desire. He never shied away from hard work and he always gave everything his all. Raymond loved God, his family and his friends. His laughter and smiling face will be missed by everyone who loved him. Say not in grief that "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke where Military Rights will also be conducted. on December 11, 2013.³

     Joyce Darleen Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-58-3289.⁹ She was born on April 8, 1945 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,5,6 As of August 10, 1963,her married name was Owens.¹⁰ She married Richard Emory Owens on August 10, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Joyce Darleen Radford and Richard Emory Owens were divorced on March 31, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of October 3, 1970,her married name was Barton.⁵ Joyce Darleen Radford married Ryland McCoy Barton on October 3, 1970 at North Carolina.⁵ Joyce Darleen Radford and Ryland McCoy Barton were divorced on March 27, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of December 5, 1981,her married name was Artrip.¹⁰ Joyce Darleen Radford married Howard Walter Artrip on December 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,10 Joyce Darleen Radford died on December 4, 2007 at Virginia at age 62.^9,3 She Joyce Radford Artrip, 62, of Salem, went to he with the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Howard; stepsons, Wesley and Michael; granddaughter, Stephanie Artrip; her mother, Pauline Nichols Radford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Don Fulcher and Lovanda and Ed Meldick; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Carter and Faye Radford, Raymond and Sabrina Radford. A very special thank you to friend and long time care giver, Dr. Robert C. Keeley. Also thanks to Dr. Nelson Greene, the MICU staff and the staff of 5 West at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 7, 2007.³

     Howard Walter Artrip was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 2, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He married Joyce Darleen Radford, daughter of Charles Thurman Radford and Pauline Virginia Nichols, on December 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Howard Walter Artrip died on September 10, 2016 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.⁵ He Howard Walter Artrip, 76, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, September 10, 2016, his son Wesley Artrip was by his side. He was also survived by his sister, Mary; beloved granddaughter, Stephanie Artrip; daughter in law, Fhonda; fourth son, Dean Miller; and his cherished friends and relatives. A giant of a man, he lived every day to the fullest and gave his best to make everyone feel happy and loved. Heaven has grown even greater now, that he has been called home. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. on September 13, 2016.⁵

     Donald Sanford "Don" Fulcher was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 31, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Doris Ann Radford, daughter of Charles Thurman Radford and Pauline Virginia Nichols, on September 3, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Donald Sanford "Don" Fulcher died on January 9, 2021 at Virginia at age 76.⁴ He Donald S. Fulcher, USAF Ret., 76, of Salem, took the hand of Jesus and walked into Heaven, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was greeted by his daughter, Melissa and his parents, Bennie and Sarah. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris; daughter, Denise Williams and son-in-law, Robert; grandsons, Warren and Joshua; granddaughters, Jenna, Faith and Alyssa; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 12, 2021.⁴

     Lovanda Gale Radford Lovanda “Vondie” Meldick, 70, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roanoke, Va., on January 30, 1953, to the late Charles Thurman and Pauline Nichols Radford, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Carter Radford and Raymond Radford; sister, Joyce Artrip; and special friend, Helen. Vondie loved to laugh, had a quick wit, and had quite a sense of humor. She was very outspoken and didn’t hesitate to speak her mind, but she did so with the best of intentions. Vondie was a social butterfly and was in her element in social and family gatherings. She knew no stranger and if she met a stranger, they were friends by the time they parted ways. Vondie was very loving and always put the needs of others before her own. She was a faithful member of Wake the World, formerly known as Faith Fellowship. Above all, she adored her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving spouse of 54 years, Kaye Meldick, of Salem; sons, Chuck Meldick and wife, Betsy, of N.C. and Joey Meldick and wife Laura, of Idaho; grandchildren, Chelsea Pridgen and husband, James, of N.C., Miranda Castelloe and husband, Zack, of N.C., Nathan “Taterbug” Meldick, of Salem, Va., and Patrick Byrum, of Charlottesville, Va; great-grandson, Hunter Pridgen; sister, Doris Fulcher, of Salem, Va; sister-in-law, Faye Radford, of Bonsack, Va; former daughter-in-law, Michelle Basden, of N.C., as well as numerous nieces and nephews, close friends, and their families. The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for the compassionate care given both to Vondie and their family.⁵ She was born on January 30, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 As of circa 1970,her married name was Meldick.⁵ She married Kaye Edward "Eddie" Meldick circa 1970.^1,2,4 Lovanda Gale Radford died on January 27, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.⁵

     Kaye Edward "Eddie" Meldick Kaye E. Meldick, 76, of Salem, Va. passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born Tuesday, March 23, 1948, to the late Clyde Edward and Lillie Shoemaker Meldick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Lovanda “Vondie” Meldick; and his infant brother, Robert Meldick. Kaye is survived by his children, Chuck Meldick and wife, Betsy of N.C., and Joey Meldick and wife, Laura of Idaho; his siblings, Patricia Cross, Eileene Hatfield, Karen Keech, Rosemarie DeBartolo and Roberta Von Bargen; grandchildren, Chelsea Pridgen and husband, James of N.C., Miranda Castelloe and husband, Zack of N.C., Nathan Meldick, of Salem, Va and Patrick Byrum of Charlottesville, Va; and great-grandson, Hunter Pridgen.⁴ He was born on March 23, 1948.⁴ He married Lovanda Gale Radford, daughter of Charles Thurman Radford and Pauline Virginia Nichols, circa 1970.^1,2,3 Kaye Edward "Eddie" Meldick died on August 2, 2024 at Virginia at age 76.⁴

     Daniel Arthur Naff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 24, 1882.^3,1,2 He married Eula Winters Moore, daughter of James David Moore and Emily Bell Winters, on March 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Daniel Arthur Naff died on December 2, 1966 at age 84.³

     Eula Winters Moore was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 3, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Daniel Arthur Naff, son of Rev. William H. Naff and Mary Jane Lampey, on March 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 19, 1913,her married name was Naff. Eula Winters Moore died on August 2, 1966 at age 78.³

     Rev. William H. Naff was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 29, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Jane Lampey on September 26, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Rev. William H. Naff died on October 21, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.³