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     His Social Security Number was 230-07-9545.⁶ Doye Washington Light was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.¹ He DANVILLE, Va. - Doye Washington Light, 78, of 1555 Halifax Road, died Sunday morning, July 25, 1999, at Riverside Health Care Center. Born Aug. 12, 1920, in Floyd County, Va., he was the son of` Otho E. Light, and Effie Poff Light. On Aug. 9, 1941, he married Helen Groff Light, who survives. He lived in the Glenwood community since 1961. He was the founder, owner and operator, of Light's Workshop from 1961, until retiring in 1986. A veteran of the United States Army, he retired after serving from 1939, until 1961, as Master Sergeant. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and 'The Vietnam War. He was a member of Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include one daughter, Linda L. Snead of Danville; one granddaughter, April McKenzie of Springfield, Va; and one great-granddaughter Erin McKenzie of Springfield, VA. He was predeceased by three brothers; Stanley Light, Garland Light and Oliver Light; and two sisters, Nona L. Thomas and Beatrice Shelton. A funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Jackson officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park with military honors conducted by The American Legion Memorial Post No. 325 honor guard. The family will receive friends at the residence. Barker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.¹ He was born on August 12, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Helen Rebecca Groff on August 9, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.^1,7 Doye Washington Light died on July 25, 1999 at Danville, Virginia, at age 78.^1,6

     Her Social Security Number was 226-09-4559.⁷ Beatrice Mae Light was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 8, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,2 As of May 25, 1929,her married name was Sutphin.⁸ She married Leland G. Sutphin on May 25, 1929 at Danville, Virginia.⁸ Beatrice Mae Light and Leland G. Sutphin were divorced on August 24, 1935.⁸ As of July 21, 1939,her married name was Shelton.² Beatrice Mae Light married Herbert Lee Shelton on July 21, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,2,5 Beatrice Mae Light died on December 15, 1979 at Danville, Virginia, at age 72.^7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8762.⁹ Georgianna Cynthia Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Loyd.⁸ She married Shannon Lynwood Loyd Sr.^8,2,10 Georgianna Cynthia Martin was born on March 7, 1914 at Virginia.^3,9 She died on June 9, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,2,10 She LOYD, Georgianna Cynthia, 87, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shannon L. Loyd; grandson, Terry Loyd; brother, Pete Martin; sister, Kathleen Martin. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon and Julie Loyd, Martin A. and Barbara Loyd, and Henry and Maria Zion; one daughter, Carol L. Lugar; one brother, Frank W. Martin; five sisters, Frances Barnett, Gertrude Good, Helen Deck, Rita Richardson, and Bertie Selvey; six grandchildren, Joy, Dean, and David Lugar, Bobby Loyd, and Teresa and Henry Jr. Zion; two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem Funeral Home, on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Monday, June 11, 2001, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Fisher officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 10, 2001.²

     Frances Lillian Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on July 26, 1915 at Virginia.^1,8 As of September 24, 1939,her married name was Barnett.⁹ She married Ralph Thomas Barnett on September 24, 1939.^3,5,9,6,10 Frances Lillian Martin died on December 20, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^8,6 She Frances Martin Barnett, of Roanoke, Va., (she was blind, but now she sees) died at home on Monday morning, December 20, 2010, surrounded by her family. Her long life extended over 95 years, and she was born on July 26, 1915, a daughter of the late Henry Martin and Ida Wickham Martin. Frances is preceded in death by her sisters, Georgianna Loyd and Kathleen Martin; and her brothers, Frank Martin and Howard (Pete) Martin. She was a longtime faithful member (joining 1954) of Grandin Court Baptist Church. Frances is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 71 years, Ralph T. Barnett ; her one and only daughter, Suzanne; her sisters, Trudy Barnett Good, Helen M. Deck (Bill), and Rita M. Richardson (who shared a sister-daughter relationship) all of Roanoke, and Bertie M. Selvey (Bill), of Richmond; special nephew, Eugene H. Richardson; special friend, Waneta Lawrence; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her special caregivers, Rosa Lee, Loretta, Sheila, and Marlene for their dedicated care of Frances . A Service of Celebration will be held at Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows, the Rev. Charles Krause and the Rev. Melissa Fox officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the General Fund of Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24015 in France's memory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the church service. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on December 22, 2010.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0289.⁸ Frank W. Martin Sr. married Nancy Unknown.^3,2 Frank W. Martin Sr. married Ruth Unknown.² Frank W. Martin Sr. was born on August 21, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8 He died on July 14, 2001 at Virginia at age 83.^2,8 He MARTIN, Frank W., 83, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, July 14, 2001. Mr. Martin was born at Midnight on August 21, 1917 in Roanoke. Frank was a graduate of Jefferson High School where he obtained his diploma during night school after returning from duty in the Philippines during World War II. One of the early jobs that he held was delivering feed for the feed store on the Roanoke City Market. The job was driving a mule and wagon delivering feed to the outlying farms in the area. Later he worked at the Radford Arsenal prior to entering the army. Frank attended boot camp at Fort Ord, California near San Francisco and was then assigned to the 614 t h Ordinance Ammo Co. in the Philippine Islands during World War II. He has continued his relationship with the fine men of this company throughout the years and always attended the reunions in Lancaster, Pa., twice hosting the reunion at his home here in Roanoke. After the Japanese surrender and his return to the United States, Frank worked in the Insurance Division of Flora Realty Co. until he founded Flora and Martin Insurance Corp., a business that he kept until 1986. While in the insurance business he also started building homes working as Frank W. Martin Contractor, drilling wells operating as Frank W. Martin Well Drilling. During his well drilling career he drilled many residential wells, core drilled for Lewis Gale Hospital, Community Hospital and drilled the elevator shafts for the Pipestem Resort. In 1967 he donated his time and service to drill a well for a new building on the Virginia Tech Campus for the future study of Geophysics. Later that year, Ferrum College was in a crisis situation when their water source went dry, Frank went down to the school and donated his time and service again to get them the water that they needed in order to keep the classrooms open. As a member of the Virginia Well Drillers Association he served on the state Ad-Hoc Committee of Well Drillers and encouraged colleges to add curriculum on well water systems. Frank was a commercial and residential developer / builder. He was instrumental in developing sub-divisions in Oak Grove and Back Creek in Roanoke County and November Shores at Smith Mountain Lake. He and his partner, Larry Hartman formed Carlton Land Company and were well known for the building of Long John Silvers and Pizza Inn Restaurants. More recently he was the founder and president of Martin Homes, Inc. until an accident forced his retirement several years ago. A member of the Cave Spring Lions Club since 1947, he was awarded various awards including Lion of the Year, Melvin Jones Fellow and Lifetime membership. During his membership he saw many changes in the clubhouse, from the club's first home at the old Cave Spring Baptist Church to the Cave Spring Lions Club and later to the rebuilding of the clubhouse after near destruction from fire. He served as the President from 1956-1957. Other achievements include serving as an Advisory Board Member on the Cave Spring Rescue Squad, Advisory Board of Central Fidelity Bank, Cave Spring Branch. He is a former Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals and was appointed several times to the Highway Commission Condemnation Board. The National Secretaries Association of Roanoke elected him boss of the year in 1972. An avid hunter and lover of nature he experienced many exciting trips to Wyoming and Alaska. Many shared in his conquests of fowl, wild boar, elk, bear and salmon. He had many happy memories of Bear Path Hunt Club in Bath County where he kept the "pot" stirred for many years. He is also a member of Truro Haunts Hunt Club. Who else but Frank Martin would purchase and donate a commercial grade cook stove to a hunting camp just because they were cooking on an old iron coal stove. The members of Truro Haunts have all gained a few pounds because of his generosity. His generosity has helped many High School seniors pay for college by establishing the Cave Spring Lions Club Scholarship Fund administered through the Foundation for Roanoke Valley. He loved life and loved being around people. His contagious laugh was unique, as was his love for hats. He had a wonderful personality that seemed to fill any room. How many were benefactors of his generosity by his slipping and paying for their dinner ticket after seeing them in restaurants or perhaps it was a box of candy at Christmas or his boisterous greeting of "Hey, how ya doing" or "Hello Dear" combined with a warm gentle hug. Frank was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth J. Martin; his parents, Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Wickham Martin; brother, H.H. "Pete" Martin; sisters, Georgia Lloyd and Kathleen Martin. Survivors include his wife, Nancy F. Martin; children and spouses, Frank W., Jr., and Susan Martin, Shepherdsville, Ky., Mary M. and Glenn Metheny, Bruce J. Martin and Keith L. and Kathy Martin, all of Roanoke, Andy and Sharon Martin of Salem; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his secretary of 37 years, Sophia Moticha; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Ralph Barnett, Gertrude and Ralph Good, Helen and Bill Deck, Rita Richardson and Bertie Sue and Bill Selvey. His family and friends will miss Frank, he touched so many lives, helped so many people. His good deeds will live on for years to come. Even if you do not know it, every day you will see something that he has built, fixed, or made better in some way. You simply cannot live in the Roanoke Valley without seeing his work. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at Cave Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cave Spring Lions Club Scholarship Fund through the foundation for Roanoke Valley, 310 1 s t Street, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24011 or to Cave Spring Baptist Church Building Fund, 4873 Brambleton Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on July 16, 2001.²

     Gertrude Jane Martin was born on November 11, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,5 She married John Gray Sowder, son of John Willie/Will Sowder and Clara Elizabeth Gray, on August 19, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of August 19, 1939,her married name was Sowder.⁴ As of June 2, 1950,her married name was Barnett.⁴ Gertrude Jane Martin married Robert Otto Barnett Sr. on June 2, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4,5,11,12 As of October 26, 1998,her married name was Good.⁴ Gertrude Jane Martin married Ralph Murphy Good Sr. on October 26, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia.^13,8,4,5,14 Gertrude Jane Martin died on April 30, 2017 at Virginia at age 97.⁵ She Gertrude Jane Martin Sowder Barnett Good, 97, of Roanoke, Va., passed peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was born on November 11, 1919, to Henry Boyle and Ida Lee Martin. In addition to her parents, Gertrude was preceded in death by her husbands, John Gray Sowder, Robert O. Barnett Sr. and Ralph Good; her brothers, Frank Martin and Pete Martin; and sisters, Kathleen Martin, Georgianna Lloyd, Frances Barnett and Bertie Sue Selvey. Survivors include her son, Robert O. Barnett Jr; granddaughter, Leigh Barnett; grandson, Chance Barnett (Heather); and great - grandsons, Camden and Colton; sisters, Rita Richardson and Helen Deck; special niece, Suzanne Barnett; "the daughter she never had," Julie Roberts; multiple loved nieces and nephews; and stepdaughter, Jan Good (Jim). Known to many as "Trudy," she was fortunate to spend her 97 years experiencing history as it happened. She told and retold stories of her first husband lost at sea in World War II, to finding love with her childhood friend with whom she raised their son, to finding yet another loving man to share her later years who loved to sing to her. Trudy loved flower gardening, cooking and sewing and her grandchildren knew they were always loved. Special thanks to the nursing staff at The Hermitage. on May 5, 2017.⁵

     Kathleen Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4068.⁸ She was born on December 14, 1921 at Virginia.^8,6 She died on January 28, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^8,6

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0778.¹⁴ Howard Henry "Pete" Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on May 30, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,2,4,5,6,7 He married Jeraldynne Frances Mullin on May 20, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Howard Henry "Pete" Martin and Jeraldynne Frances Mullin were divorced on July 13, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Howard Henry "Pete" Martin married Elizabeth Louise Hinshaw on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,2,16,3 Howard Henry "Pete" Martin died on December 25, 1997 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,14,4,8 He MARTIN, Howard Henry, ("Pete"), 73, of Copper Hill passed away at his home on Thursday, December 25, 1997 after a long illness. He owned and operated Flowing Waters Drilling and Pump Company for the past 35 years. He was born in Roanoke County on May 30, 1924, and was the son of Henry B. Martin and Ida Wickham Martin Cole. His sister Kathleen Martin precedes him in death. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hinshaw Martin; three children, Diane M. Lucas of Atlanta, Stephen H. Martin of Lynchburg and Lisa M. Roberts of Staunton; five grandchildren, Phillip and Brian Lucas, Ethan Martin, Cole and Henry Walker Roberts; six sisters, Georgia Lloyd, Francis Barnett, Gertrude Barnett, Helen Deck, Rita Richardson, Bertie Sue Selvey; and one brother, Frank Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 1997 at Oakey's Funeral Home, Roanoke Chapel, 318 Church Avenue. The Pastor Carl Basham will be the officiant. Interment will be at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill.The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his honesty, humor and hard work. He will be missed. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Good Samaritan Hospice. on December 27, 1997.²

     Helen Betty Martin Helen Martin Deck, Jun 15, 1928 - Sep 15, 2024. Helen M. Deck, 96, of Roanoke, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dorcey William "Bill" Deck Sr; her parents, Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Mae Cole; seven brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, Jerry Lynn Altizer. Bill and Helen were married on the television show Bride and Groom in New York City on July 10, 1951. Helen was a lifelong homemaker and mother. She loved playing bridge and golf as well as gardening. She traveled frequently with Bill, wintering in Port Charlotte, FL, and playing golf all around the country including Pebble Beach, CA. She and Bill also built over 50 homes for their family in Virginia and Alabama. She is survived by her sister, Rita Richardson; daughter, Patricia Altizer; daughter, Linda Deck Corbitt (Steven Watson); son, Dr. Bill Deck Jr. (Margie); grandchildren, William Blake Corbitt, Hannah Margaret Deck, and Jace William Deck; and her wonderful, dear friend, Jane Lape.² She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on June 15, 1928 at Virginia.^1,2,10 As of July 10, 1951,her married name was Deck.² She married Dorcey William "Bill" Deck Sr. on July 10, 1951 at New York, New York Co., New York.^9,5,7,2 Helen Betty Martin died on September 15, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.²

     Posey Everett Epperly was born on May 15, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 He married Arinda Clardel "Rindy" Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on April 15, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Rebecca Mary Frances Altice was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,1 She was born on February 7, 1882 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of September 7, 1914,her married name was Poff.² She married Noah Curtis Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Arrena "Renee" Rierson, on September 7, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Rebecca Mary Frances Altice died on April 17, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^4,1

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-5753.⁶ Gillie Irene Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 She was born on July 12, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,7,4 As of December 24, 1928,her married name was Weaver.⁵ She married George Leonard Weaver on December 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Gillie Irene Poff died on September 8, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,6,7,8 She WEAVER, Gillie Irene Poff, 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, September 8, 1996 following a lengthy illness. She was the widow of George Leonard Weaver, Sr. and was a member of New Life Temple Church. Surviving are her children, George Leonard Weaver, Jr., Virginia Mae Secrest, Iva Josephine Weaver Whitson, all of Roanoke; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on September 10, 1996.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3730.² Lena May Poff was born on July 2, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 As of June 11, 1940,her married name was Tyree.³ She married Chester Woodrow Tyree on June 11, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lena May Poff and Chester Woodrow Tyree were divorced on September 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of July 2, 1949,her married name was Secrest.³ Lena May Poff married David Rowland Secrest on July 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Lena May Poff and David Rowland Secrest were divorced on February 18, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of May 13, 1962,her married name was Watkins.³ Lena May Poff married William Kable Watkins on May 13, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3 Lena May Poff died on October 16, 1989 at age 72.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-5569.⁵ Brainard Oscar Vest was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 21, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Lillie Maude Carr, daughter of Henry Wise Carr and Mary Ann Wimmer, on August 10, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Brainard Oscar Vest died on November 18, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^5,4 He Final rites for Brainard O. Vest, 80, Corinne, will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Sam Foglesong Chapel, Mullens, with the Rev. David Pollock in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. He died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday in a Beckley hospital. Born Aug. 21, 1892, at Pilot, Va., he was a son of the late George D. and Lilly Angle Vest Surviving are a son, Hubert, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Mason Meadows, Mullens, and Mrs. B. H. Bare, Coal City; a brother, Eddie, Christiansburg, Va; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Foglesong, Nease and Neely Funeral Home, Mullens, where friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Larry Shrewsbury, David Lane, C. A. Lane, Johnny Widener, Ivan Phillips and Wilbur McKinney. on November 19, 1972.⁴

     George David "Tuck" Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 7, 1860.³ He married Lilly Florence Angle, daughter of Jacob Riley Angle and Elizabeth Frances Richards, on December 11, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 George David "Tuck" Vest died on February 27, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^3,5

     Lilly Florence Angle was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on December 5, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married George David "Tuck" Vest, son of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, on December 11, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 11, 1890,her married name was Vest. Lilly Florence Angle died on December 30, 1920 at age 50.¹

     Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on April 9, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Kathleen Alice Bell, daughter of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, on June 21, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. died on January 18, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 44.^2,6

     Donald Eugene Moore was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.² He was born in January, 1922 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^3,1 He married Sylvia Eloise Bell, daughter of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, on January 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 Donald Eugene Moore died in 2015.²

     Brainard Hayden Basham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 26, 1881 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart on September 4, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Brainard Hayden Basham died on June 16, 1964 at age 83.²

     Nolen Eart Goad was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 11, 1941 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Betty Lou Yates, daughter of Homer Lee Yates and Henrietta E. Hylton, on January 16, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Nolen Eart Goad died on February 26, 2019 at Virginia at age 77.³ He Nolen E. Goad, 77 of Floyd, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Nolen was a beloved father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He retired from the Lynchburg Foundry where he was an active Union member. He served in the Army and was a lifelong democrat. He served many years on the Electoral Board in Floyd and volunteered with RSVP. He loved spending time on the lake fishing with his family. He is survived by his son, Eric Goad; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Michael Duncan; grandchildren, Bethany Duncan and fiance, Michael Delp and Hunter Duncan; sisters, Norell (Pete) Mason, and Merleen Reese; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will be held in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019. on March 1, 2019.³

     Janet Ann Wickham was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 1, 1941 at Maryland.^4,5 As of February 5, 1961,her married name was Peters.⁵ She married Graydon Iredell Peters on February 5, 1961 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Janet Ann Wickham and Graydon Iredell Peters were divorced on November 24, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of February 17, 1979,her married name was Neighbors.⁴ Janet Ann Wickham married Donald Eugene Neighbors on February 17, 1979 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 Janet Ann Wickham died on November 26, 2018 at Virginia at age 77.³ She Janet Neighbors, 77, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. Her husband Donald Neighbors and a brother Paul Wickham preceded her. Mrs. Neighbors attended Community Advent Christian Church for many years. She enjoyed singing and playing older gospel hymns and blue grass with her grandchildren and at family get togethers. A very loving and dear wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be forever missed by all. Left to cherish her memory are her son, David Peters and wife Karen; grandchildren, Wayne and Benjamin Peters; siblings, Sue Huffman, Mae Caudill and husband Alton, Pete Wickham and wife Deborah, and George Wickham and wife Maybelle. Along with many other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on November 29, 2018.³

     Graydon Iredell Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He Graydon Iredell Peters, Sep 2, 1934 - May 17, 2026. Graydon Iredell Peters, 91, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Moody and Agnes Peters; his wife, Frances Webber Peters; and his sister, Diane Pickeral. Graydon and his late wife, Frances, were avid coin collectors who always knew the best places to find stray change and enjoyed sharing their discoveries with family. He also took great pride in the fact that he spent more years retired than working, having retired at the age of 55. An outdoorsman at heart, Graydon enjoyed golfing and bicycling throughout his life. Left to cherish his memory are his son, David Peters and wife, Karen; his grandchildren, Benjamin and Wayne Peters; his sister, Nadine Stump; special friend, Faye Wade; and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery.² He was born on September 2, 1934 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Janet Ann Wickham, daughter of Perry Everett Wickham and Edith Adelia Wimmer, on February 5, 1961 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Graydon Iredell Peters and Janet Ann Wickham were divorced on November 24, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Graydon Iredell Peters died on May 17, 2026 at Virginia at age 91.²