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     His Social Security Number was 228-16-2635.⁵ Herman Turner Peters married Mary J. Unknown.⁶ Herman Turner Peters was born on January 27, 1917 at Virginia.^1,6,5 He married Edith Lucille Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on November 27, 1937.^1,2 Herman Turner Peters died on February 24, 2005 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 88.^6,5 He Herman T. Peters passed away at a hospital in Stockton, California on Thursday, February 24, 2005. He was 88 years old. He was born on January 27, 1917 in Virginia. He worked as a tunnel worker for 40 years and lived in Stockton for 25 years. In his free time, he loved watching NASCAR Racing, making windmills and loved being around and helping people and was very dedicated to his church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary J. Peters of Stockton; his loving children, Diana Harper of Redding, Merry Moore of Rancho Cucamonga, Debbie Catechi of Redding, Mac Garner and Patricia Dummer and 2 sisters, Ocie Rakes and Peggy Harris, both of Floyd, Virginia. Herman adored his grandchildren, Ted Garner, John Cadigan, Elizabeth Cadigan, David Garner, Sandy Ramirez, David Dummer, John and Elizabeth Cadigan, Kyle and Ryan Harper, Joey and Jessica Sandercoch, Tina and David Garner and great-grandchildren, Monica, Nazarith and Ziahia Garner, Skylar Dummer and Shandi Anderson. Herman is also survived by his dogs that he loved, Mitcy, Bronco Elway and Buddy. There will be a funeral service on March 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. The service will take place at the Big Valley Bible Church, 226 Poplar St., Lodi, California, followed by a committal service at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, March 1, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The visitation will be at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. Donations may be sent to the American Lung Assn. of California, Valley Lode Branches, 1231 W. Robinhood Drive, Stockton, California 95207 on February 27, 2005.⁶

     Katherine Sue Peters was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 19, 1942.^1,2,3 She died on February 12, 1947 at age 5; Killed along with her sister Judith in a car accident.^1,3

     Lucy A. Conner was born in August, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 14, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7; Died of heart dropsy.^2,3

     Judith Darlene "Judy" Peters was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 31, 1941.^1,2,3 She died on February 12, 1947 at age 6; Killed along with her sister Katherine in a car accident.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-3401.⁷ Willie Grathel Vest was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^3,8 She was born on September 24, 1916 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,7 She married Robert Earl Sheppard on April 18, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3,9 As of April 18, 1935,her married name was Sheppard. Willie Grathel Vest died on October 1, 2011 at Yorktown, York Co., Virginia, at age 95.^7,3 She YORKTOWN - Willie Grathel Vest Sheppard, 95, departed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, Saturday night, Oct. 1, 2011 and entered eternal rest with her Savior Jesus. She was born in Stotesbury, W.Va., and was the oldest of five sisters. She and her now late husband, Robert Earl Sheppard, operated Sheppard Electric Co., in Hampton. Mrs. Sheppard was a former member of Hampton Baptist Church and a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church in Tabb, Va. Grathel is survived by her son, Jack Sheppard and his wife, Ruby of Newport News; her daughter, Pat Ambrose and her husband, Bob of Yorktown; three grandchildren, Jeff Sheppard of Martinsburg, W.Va., Tracy and Lee McVetta of Matthews, N.C., Bobbie and Bo Hurley of Greenville, S.C; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. A celebration of Grathel's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 1004 Yorktown Rd., Yorktown, VA 23693; or the Hampton Baptist Church Building Fund, 40 King's Way, Hampton, VA 23669. on October 4, 2011.³

     Robert Earl Sheppard was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^7,5,6 He was born on March 28, 1914 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,8 He married Willie Grathel Vest, daughter of Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts, on April 18, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Robert Earl Sheppard died on June 11, 1965 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 51.^2,5,6 He YORKTOWN - Robert Earl Sheppard, 51, of Brook Land, York County, was dead on arrival at Riverside Hospital Friday night. He had been in ill health for about a year. A native of West Virginia, he had lived in Hampton for 23 years before his recent move to York County. He was an electrical contractor and a member of Hampton Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grathel Sheppard; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Sheppard of Shawville; a daughter, Mrs. Robert W. Ambrose of Hampton; a son, James J. Sheppard of York County; two sisters, Mrs. Ford Sisson of Shawville and Mrs. Bill Lounsdale of Missouri; two brothers, Other Sheppard of Buena Vista and Rex Sheppard of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; and one grandchild. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Raymond Powell, George Viertel, Robert Lanahan, Ed Nulty, Sterling Dowden, Donald Adams, Leon ard Hurt and T. W. E. Hankinson. The Laymen's Sunday School class of Hampton Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers. on June 13, 1965.⁶

     Elizabeth Ann "Pat" Sheppard was buried at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inway Drive, Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.^9,10 She was born on September 26, 1936 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,10 As of November 26, 1955,her married name was Ambrose.⁴ She married Robert Ward "Bob" Ambrose on November 26, 1955 at Hampton, Virginia.^1,2,5,4,11,7 Elizabeth Ann "Pat" Sheppard died on November 11, 2016 at Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 80.^11,10 She Elizabeth "Pat" Ambrose, 80, of Simpsonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November, 11, 2016. Born in Floyd County, Virginia, she lived most of her life in Hampton and Yorktown, Virginia, and moved to Simpsonville in March 2014. She was the wife of Robert "Bob" Ambrose for 61 years. In additional to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" A. Hurley; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Sheppard of Newport News, VA. She was a member of Five Forks Baptist Church and the Hope Bible Sunday School class. on November 13, 2016.¹¹

     Robert Ward "Bob" Ambrose was buried at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inway Drive, Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.^2,4 He was born on May 10, 1931 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.^3,4 He married Elizabeth Ann "Pat" Sheppard, daughter of Robert Earl Sheppard and Willie Grathel Vest, on November 26, 1955 at Hampton, Virginia.^1,5,6,3,7,8 Robert Ward "Bob" Ambrose died on July 10, 2017 at age 86.⁴

     John Quincy Allen Conner was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 He was born on August 30, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,3 He married Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris, daughter of Valentine Ferris and Hannah Underwood, on May 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 John Quincy Allen Conner died on December 20, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,6,7,3 He John J. Conner, 78, died Friday evening at his home near Glenvar. Interment will be in the Butts cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah A. Conner, four sons, J. V., of Copper Hill, A. E., O. L., and R. J. Conner of Glenvar; and four daughters, Mrs. John Rison, of Check, Mrs. G. L. Smith, of Faison, N. C., Mrs. S. H. Doyle, of Salem, and Mrs. C. R. Cumbley, of Glenvar. on December 22, 1935.⁷

     Donna June Reed was buried at Halesford Baptist Church Cemetery, Burnt Chimney, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 18, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 9, 1962,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Ralph Sherman Manning Jr., son of Ralph Sherman Manning Sr. and Perdine Maude Poff, on June 9, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3 Donna June Reed died on December 28, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.³ She Donna June Reed Manning, 73, of Moneta passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Halesford Baptist Church and worker at Cummins Diesel for 49 years. She was born on June 18, 1944 a daughter of the late Malvin S. Sr. and Ruth Mae Vest Reed. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ralph S. Manning Jr; daughter, Melanie June DeLong (Richard); sister, Rebecca Sisson (John); brother, Malvin S. Jr. (Sonny) Reed (Betty); and along with her husband, other caregivers, Geraldine Hicks and Michelle Dickerson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Scruggs Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 2130 Bluewater Drive, Moneta, Va. 24121 and/or Halesford Baptist Church, 2485 Lost Mountain Road, Wirtz, Va. 24151. Funeral services will be conducted from Halesford Baptist Church noon Tuesday, January 2, 2018 with the Rev. Melvin Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. at the church Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 @Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount. on December 31, 2017.³

     Ralph Sherman Manning Jr. was buried at Halesford Baptist Church Cemetery, Burnt Chimney, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 5, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Donna June Reed, daughter of Malvin Shaw Reed and Ruth Mae Vest, on June 9, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,5,9 Ralph Sherman Manning Jr. died on August 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 78.² He Ralph S. Manning Jr., 79, of Moneta, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He retired from Berglund Automotive. Ralph was an active member of Halesford Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and a member of the choir. He also coached for Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; sister, Shirley Wimmer; and parents, Ralph and Perdine Manning. Surviving are his sister, Geraldine Hicks (Bill); daughter, Melanie DeLong (Richard); caregiver and special friend, Michelle Dickerson; in-laws, Becky and John Sisson, Sunny and Betty June Reed; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Halesford Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 with Pastor Melvin Harris officiating. His family will receive one hour prior to the service Friday at the Church. Interment will follow in Church Cemetery. on August 13, 2020.²

     Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris was buried at Butts Cemetery, Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born on April 15, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 She married John Quincy Allen Conner, son of Jacob R. Conner and Elizabeth Ann Martin, on May 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 18, 1876,her married name was Conner. Sarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris died on February 13, 1936 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,4 She Mrs. Sally Ann Conner, of Glenvar, died at her home on Thursday morning. Interment will be made in Butts cemetery. Mrs. Conner is survived by eight children - J. V. Conner, of Cooper Hill; A. E., O. L., and J. R. Conner, of Glenvar; Mrs. J. C. Rison, of Check; Mrs. G. L. Smith, of Faison, N. C; Mrs. C. R. Chumbley, of Glenvar, and S. H. Doyle, of Salem. on February 14, 1936.⁴

     Rowena Odell Craghead was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,6,7 She was born on May 6, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,6 She married Lewis Lemon "Jeff" Vest, son of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, on December 1, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,7,9 As of December 1, 1892,her married name was Vest. Rowena Odell Craghead died on May 27, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^5,4,6,7 She Mrs. Odell Craighead Vest, 92, of 142 Princeton Circle, NE, Roanoke, died Wednesday at a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of the late L. L. Vest. Surviving is a son, R. P. Vest, Roanoke. Burial in the Huffville Church Cemetery. on May 29, 1964.⁷

     James Alec Vest was born on August 25, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Jane Brooks on December 5, 1908.² James Alec Vest died on December 7, 1935 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67; Died of gastric cancer.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-80-0360.⁸ Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 He was born on September 28, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,9,4 He married Connie Mae Vest, daughter of Berry Wilford Vest and Erma Jean Lawrence, on October 28, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,10,11,12 Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Sowers died on August 25, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^6,8,9,5 He SOWERS, Kenny, 46, of Pilot, passed away Friday, August 25, 2000. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis S. Nolley. He is survived by his wife, Connie V. Sowers; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jennifer J. Sowers and Julie S. and David L. Wade; parents, Arlo and Aliene Sowers; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Dewaine Smith and Karen and John O'Connor; father and mother-in-law, Wilford and Erma Jean Vest; sisters-in-law and husbands, Janice and Van Angle and Geraldine and Ronald Hollandsworth; several special nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Wayne Goff. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. on August 27, 2000.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9006.⁶ Cromer Floyd Perdue was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Col US Army."^1,3 He was born on December 16, 1894 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, daughter of William Joshua Stump and Julia Ann Bartlett, on March 26, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^4,3 Cromer Floyd Perdue died on November 28, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,1,3