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     Charles Stanford Nichols was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-54-9947.⁵ He was born on July 30, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Ollie Frances Wray on November 16, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 Charles Stanford Nichols died on August 2, 1993 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,3,5,4 He NICHOLS Charles Stanford, 84, of Copper Hill, died Monday, August 2, 1993, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Thurman DeWeese and Lorene and Byron Carr; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Vioma Nichols, all of Copper Hill; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest Nichols, Copper Hill, and Willard Nichols of Callaway. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating, with interment in Crossroads Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 3, 1993.³

     Ollie Frances Wray was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 1, 1912 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Charles Stanford Nichols, son of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on November 16, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of November 16, 1929,her married name was Nichols.³ Ollie Frances Wray died on October 18, 1988 at age 76.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-3686.⁸ Glenn Lorman Carr was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Joyce Unknown.³ Glenn Lorman Carr was born on March 17, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,3 He married Florence Lucy Izetter Beckner, daughter of Noah Isaac Beckner and Mamie Lee Grant, on October 6, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Glenn Lorman Carr and Florence Lucy Izetter Beckner were divorced on June 22, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Glenn Lorman Carr died on February 4, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^8,3

     Marie Ruey Thompson was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on August 10, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Leroy Edward Carr, son of Roy Carr and Dorothy Elzira Wilson, on September 5, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,8,7,3 As of September 5, 1953,her married name was Carr. Marie Ruey Thompson died on June 17, 2020 at Virginia at age 85.^7,3 She Marie Carr, 85, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Carr; and her parents, K.W and Clyde Thompson. Marie is survived by three children, Michael Carr (Rosemary), Sherry Hartsock (Ronald), and Darrell Carr ( Sonya); five grandchildren, Christy Carr, Brittany Carr, Jonathan Hartsock (Jessica), Sarah Hartsock, and Amanda Carr Mullins (Shane); four great-grandchildren, Haiden, Savanna, Sophia, and Rylen; sisters and brothers, Dorothy Carter, Hilda Thompson, J.C. Thompson (Arlene), and Billy Thompson (Wanda); along with several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Vest Cemetery. on June 19, 2020.⁷

     William Kaufman Thompson was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 28, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He married Clyde Mattie Martin circa 1933.⁴ William Kaufman Thompson died on June 22, 2006 at age 92.² He William Kaufman Thompson, 92, of Floyd, Va., passed away June 22, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Clyde M. Thompson. He is survived by three daughters, Marie and LeRoy Carr of Floyd, Dorothy Lee Carter of Roanoke and Hilda Thompson, of Floyd; two sons, J.C. and Arlene Thompson of Floyd and Billy and Wanda Thompson of Floyd; 11 grandchildren, Michael and Rosemary Carr, Sherry and Ronald Hartsock, Darrell Carr and Cassie, Dennis and Cheryl Carter, Donald and Angie Carter, Janice and Paul Hoffman, Melody Martin, Stephen and Winnie Thompson, Stephanie and Rob Ryan, Bryant and Stacy Thompson and Kim and Tommy Mays; 20 greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Elma Turman of Floyd, Ailene and Jamie StClair of Roanoke, Lois and Parris Hammond of Roanoke; three sisters-in-law, Lillian Thompson, Polly Thompson and Julie Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2006 at The House of Prayer with the Rev. John Ingram, the Rev. Guy Hartsock, the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry and the Rev. Eli Yoder officiating with interment in the Radford Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on June 23, 2006.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-84-7195.³ Clyde Mattie Martin was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 12, 1915 at Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She married William Kaufman Thompson, son of Joshua Walter Thompson and Carrie Beulah Nichols, circa 1933.² As of circa 1933,her married name was Thompson.² Clyde Mattie Martin died on December 25, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,4 She THOMPSON, Clyde Mattie Martin, 83, of Floyd, went to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, December 25, 1998. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cam and Daisy Martin, and a brother, Cam Martin, Jr. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Kaufman Thompson; three daughters and their husbands, Marie and Leroy Carr, Hilda Thompson, all of Floyd, Dorothy Lee and Dennis Carter of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, J. C. and Arlene Thompson, Bill and Wanda Thompson, all of Floyd; 11 grandchildren and there husbands and wives and friends, Michael and Rosemary Carr, Sherry and Ronald Hartsock, Darrell Carr and friend, Cassie, Melody and Mark Martin, Dennis and Cheryl Carter, Donald and Angie Carter, Janice and Paul Hoffman, Bryant Thompson and friends, Stacy, Kimberly and Tommy Mays, Stephanie and Rob Ryan and Stephen Thompson; also, nine great-grandchildren; five sisters, Nola Fulcher and Lola Martin, both of Martinsville, Willie Scott of Ferrum, Lena Scott of Collinsville, Mary Lou Robertson, Rocky Mount; three brothers, Buford Martin, Bassett, Hoover Martin, Collinsville, Bruce Martin, Bristol. Funeral services 1 p.m. Monday at the House of Prayer, with the Rev. John Ingram, the Rev. Robert Painter and the Rev. David Stetler officiating. Interment will be in the Radford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on December 27, 1998.²

     Alonzo Chester Akers was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 18, 1921 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Ethelene Matilda Sumpter, daughter of William Riley Sumpter and Lillie Mae Reed, on June 25, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Alonzo Chester Akers died on August 11, 2007 at Galax, Virginia, at age 85.^3,5 He Alonzo Chester Akers, 85, of Floyd, Va., passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jason Jones; four grandchildren, Justin Cook, Karie Cook, Austin Funk, Landon Jones; great-grandchild, Kailey Cook; sister, Annie Mae Rotenizer; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Jacksonville Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, August 13, 2007 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 12, 2007.³

     George W. Martin was also known as James G. A. W. Martin.³ He was born in June, 1861 at Virginia.² He married Martha Ann Lawrence, daughter of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on November 6, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Martha Ann Lawrence was born in August, 1863 at Virginia.³ She married George W. Martin, son of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on November 6, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of November 6, 1884,her married name was Martin.²

     James Eddie Akers was buried at Big Sand Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 8, 1911.³ He married Esma Arbutus Duncan on June 8, 1934.^2,3 James Eddie Akers died on December 1, 1974 at age 63.³

     Esma Arbutus Duncan was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 28, 1923.^2,3 She married James Eddie Akers on June 8, 1934.^2,3 As of June 8, 1934,her married name was Akers.³ Esma Arbutus Duncan died on November 26, 2003 at Virginia at age 79.² She Esma Duncan Akers, 79, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003. She was an employee of Hardee's in Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Eddie Akers, her parents, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Esker Lee and Janie Akers, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Merrell Hedrick, Narrows; brother and sister-in-law, Roland Dean and Linda Sue Duncan, Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine and Loman Smith, Riner, Loretta and Sonny Miller, Riner; grandchildren, Joana Shelor, Carolyn Akers, Glynda Woolums, Phillip Hedrick, Rebecca Hedrick Hartwell, Anthony Hedrick; six great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Kala Webb, Clark Myers; four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on November 28, 2003.²

     Sylvia Dare Epperly was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-42-0860.⁴ She was born on July 18, 1932 at Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1950,her married name was Spangler.⁵ She married Ward Thomas Spangler Jr., son of Ward Thomas Spangler Sr. and Myrtle V. Harman, circa 1950.^5,3 Sylvia Dare Epperly died on July 14, 2002 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,4 She SPANGLER, Sylvia E., 69, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, T. Ward Spangler Jr; four children and spouses, Vicky & Ron Shaffer, Tommy and Cappy Spangler, Rosemary and Michael Carr, Kenneth and Donna Spangler, all of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Daniel Cannaday, Christy Carr, Hunter Cannaday, Dakota Spangler, Brittany Carr, Austin Spangler, Sierra Spangler; halfbrothers and sisters and spouses, George and Ann Ferrell, Thomas and Linda Bowles, Gloria Epperly, Frank and Nadine Epperly, Jr., Sheldon Epperly. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew Brown and the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call Monday after 1 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Ave, Roanoke, Va. 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on July 15, 2002.³

     Walter Arnold Reed was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 18, 1930.² He married Erma Jean Phillips circa 1951.² Walter Arnold Reed died on February 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 76.² He On Friday, February 24, 2006, Walter Arnold Reed, of Floyd, gave up his 14 year battle with thyroid cancer and when the Lord called, "Come on home", he answered his call. He put aside his fiddle and bow along with the other instruments he so enjoyed, to be passed on to his children to carry on our musical heritage. His loving care and support of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandson was above measure. His love and care for his pets and all animals gave him great comfort and study of wildlife was also favorite tasks in his everyday life. He has passed on his Christian love for others, his musical talents and love for life and family and friends. Music was a driving force in his life and his family. It was enjoyment and fun, but also praise through the many wonderful songs of love. It was therapy for us and others who were musician friends. The ones we played for in the nursing homes always were so appreciative and loving. A legacy of love, caring, music, giving and wonderful memories sustain us now. A vicious killer crept in our lives, but he fought a good fight with the help of so many others. Now with aching hearts, this agonizing battle is finished, but we will go on knowing everything is in God's hands and in his time. His care is now committed to his loving Lord, where he awaits us to follow. God gave us so much for which we all are so thankful. We want to thank so many who have helped us through this. There are so many friends, family, healthcare professionals, and many others much too numerous to name. They are all so precious to us, and know who they are. Walter was born on Jan 18, 1930 to Homer and Ollie Duncan Reed, who had gone on to await him. He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Ava Noel Conner; brothers Robert Reed and Paul Reed; sister Amanda Reed. He is survived by his wife of 51 ½ years, Erma Phillips Reed; his Son Phillip Reed and wife Susan of Catawba, Va; his daughters Sharon and Donnie Cox of Willis, Donna and John Wikstrom of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Amanda and Greg Conner of Willis, Alicia and Jason Slaughter of Radford. A stepgrandson Chris Wikstrom of Christiansburg. Also his great-grandson, Luke Conner of Willis; two sisters, Pattie and Edsel Duncan and Virgie Sutphin all of Floyd; many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle very much, and will miss him, also. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday February 27, 2006 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. This tribute was written by his Son.... Our Father spent his entire life thinking only of how he could help his family and friends. He always put others first, with no regard for himself or his own comfort. He was the most selfless person I have ever known-Phillip Reed 2/24/2006.
on February 26, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-4445.⁴ Glenn Leo Belcher was buried at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rt. 726, Patrick Co. line, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on December 8, 1938 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,3 He married Shelby Jean Conner on July 4, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Glenn Leo Belcher died on April 3, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.^5,3

     Jackson W. Harris was buried at Slusher Cemetery (also known as Jackson Harris Cemetery), up a private road off Rt. 786, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Sarah Ann Barringer.² Jackson W. Harris was born on June 6, 1847.² He died on August 20, 1923 at age 76.²

     Sarah Ann Barringer married Jackson W. Harris.² Sarah Ann Barringer was buried at Slusher Cemetery (also known as Jackson Harris Cemetery), up a private road off Rt. 786, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Harris. She was born on January 29, 1851.² She died on July 1, 1933 at age 82.²

     James Anderson Gardner was buried at Big Sand Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 27, 1857 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Henrietta Alice Akers on January 31, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Anderson Gardner died on January 26, 1948 at age 90.¹

     Henrietta Alice Akers was buried at Big Sand Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 6, 1861.² She married James Anderson Gardner on January 31, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of January 31, 1878,her married name was Gardner.² Henrietta Alice Akers died on December 18, 1937 at age 76.²