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     Charles Wakefield Pace was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-38-2653.⁶ He was born on December 16, 1934 at Newport News, Virginia.^2,3,6,5 He married Ann Britton Bennett, daughter of Emmett Sherrard Bennett and Agatha Irene Strickler, on May 30, 1959 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Charles Wakefield Pace died on September 19, 1972 at Reisterstown, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 37.^3,6,4 He Charles Wakefield Pace, 37, of Reisterstown, Md., a native of Newport News, died Wednesday in a Reisterstown Hospital. He was a graduate of Warwick High School and the College of William and Mary. Survivors lnclude his widow, Mrs. Ann Bennett Pace; two sons, Charles Pace and Brett Pace of Reisterstown; a daugter, Miss Stacey Pace of Reisterstown; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pace of Newport News; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Russell of Newport News and two brothers, Jack Pace of Newport News and Edward Pace of Fort Walton Beach Fla. on September 21, 1972.⁴

     Akin Wayne Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 225-10-7564.¹⁵ He was born on December 30, 1908 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,15,4 He married Hilda Pauline Richards on February 22, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,16,5 Akin Wayne Strickler died on July 9, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,16,15,2,4 He Akin Wayne Strickler, 96, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, July 9, 2005. He was a former owner-operator of the Callaway Cash Store and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Georgia Lancaster Strickler; four sisters; four brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Hilda Richards Strickler, of the home; sister, Myrle Metts, Richmond; a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the aides and nurses of Franklin Healthcare and Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on July 10, 2005.¹

     Hilda Pauline Richards was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5618.⁶ She was born on August 28, 1907 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6 As of February 22, 1936,her married name was Strickler.⁴ She married Akin Wayne Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on February 22, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Hilda Pauline Richards died on November 23, 2005 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 98.^2,5,6 She Hilda Richards Strickler, 98, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1907, the last surviving child of Shade and Rosa Burch Richards. Mrs. Strickler was the oldest member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she loved serving the Lord and was known for her humility and kindness. She and her late husband operated the Callaway Cash Store, where she took pleasure in giving each child a bag of candy. Mrs. Strickler was preceded in death by her husband, A. Wayne Strickler on July 9, 2005. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Merle Metts, Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on November 24, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-4727.⁹ Myrle Nevada Strickler was buried at Glade Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 6627 Colonial Turnpike, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,10 She married Abner William "Bill" Metts.^6,11,12 Her married name was Metts. Myrle Nevada Strickler was born on April 19, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,9,10 She died on April 29, 2010 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 97.^6,9,10,11 She Myrle Strickler Metts, 97, formerly of Rocky Mount, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, her home since 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abner William (Bill) Metts. Born in Franklin County, Va., she was the last survivor of the nine children of Georgia Alice Lancaster Strickler and William Thomas Strickler. She is survived by her daughter, June Metts Dennis and son-in-law, William R. Dennis III, of Richmond. She is also survived by a beloved extended family including numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren in-law and great-grandchildren in-law. Mrs. Metts had careers as a homemaker, also in retail and education and was an accomplished seamstress. She was active in her church and in volunteer activities, including the American Red Cross and most recently, the child development center at Westminster-Canterbury. She was an amazing story teller, bringing to life in vivid detail the era of which she was part. Mrs. Metts loved people, especially children, and sought to make friends wherever she went. Interment will follow in Glade Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. on May 1, 2010.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-0857.⁶ Abner William "Bill" Metts was buried at Glade Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 6627 Colonial Turnpike, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,5 He married Myrle Nevada Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster.^1,3,5 Abner William "Bill" Metts was born on October 17, 1904 at Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7,2,3,4,8 He died on November 3, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^7,3,8,5 He Abner William Metts, age 78, passed away Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. He was member of the Gladehill Baptist Church and a retired Millwright. Surviving are his wife, Myrle Strickler Metts; one daughter, June Metts Gay, Martinsville; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie T. Metts; a niece, Dora Jane Morris; a nephew, B. Herman Metts, all of Gladehill. Funeral services will be conducted in the Gladehill Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on November 5, 1982.⁵

     Phillip Ballard "Jack" Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He was born on January 11, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on January 27, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 25.^2,4,6 He Rocky Mount, Jan. 27 - Jack Strickler, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Strickler, of near Pleasant Hill, died this morning at his home. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Hill Methodist church, followed by burial in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mr. Strickler is survived by parents and the following brothers and sisters: Wayne, James and Roff, of Rocky Mount; Corbin, Martinsville; Mrs. Emmette Bennett and Mrs. Hampton Goodwin, of Rocky Mount; Mrs. Claude Metz, of Glade Hill, Mrs. Harrison, of Winston-Salem, N. C. on January 28, 1936.⁶

     Wallace Teal Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-10-9456.¹⁵ He was born on June 21, 1917 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{15,4,5,6,7,8,12} He married Josephine Alie Frith on May 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 Wallace Teal Strickler died on July 19, 1996 at Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida, at age 79.^2,15,5,8 He STRICKLER, Wallace Teal, 79, of Hernado, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, July 19, 1996, at the Veteran Hospital, Gainsville, Fla. He was a member of the Plumber and Steam Fitters Union, Local #491. He is preceded in death by a son, Thomas T. Strickler. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Strickler; two daughters, Betty Jo Naber, Homasassa, Fla., and Richie Williams, Martinez, Ga; two sons, Sidney Strickler, Mount Holly, N.C., Larry Strickler, Hernado, Fla; two brothers, Wayne Stickler, Rocky Mount, Roff D. Strickler, Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Myrle Metts, Irene Bennett, both of Rocky Mount; eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, Rocky Mount, Va. on July 23, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-3126.¹² Roff Denver Strickler was born on February 14, 1920 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{12,3,4,5,6,13} He married Janet Geraldine Rogers on September 4, 1948 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^3,14,5 Roff Denver Strickler died on July 10, 1999 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 79.^12,3,13 He Anchorage resident Roff D. Strickler, 79, died July 10, 1999, at his home from stroke-related complications. His ashes will be scattered at the Lone Spruce Mine in Boundary. He was born Feb. 14, 1920, in Franklin County, Va. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945. He moved to Alaska in April 1960 from Rocky Mount, Va., and worked for the civil service at Elmendorf Air Force Base until his retirement in 1972. He also worked as a gold miner for 20 years in Boundary. Mr. Strickler is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet Strickler; children, Linda Kissee, William Strickler, Alice Moore and Roger Strickler; grandchildren, Ryan Strickler, Ashley Strickler, Heather Moore, Jonathan Strickler, Dawn (Kissee) Barrett and Corinne (Kissee) Rollman; and great-grandchild, Brenna Rollman. on July 15, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-88-0671.¹⁰ Linda Gail Strickler was born on August 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,10 She married Timothy Clark Vest, son of Frank Alton Vest and Violet Christene Thomas, on June 14, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of June 14, 1995,her married name was Vest.³ Linda Gail Strickler and Timothy Clark Vest were divorced on May 22, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of December 23, 2002,her married name was Hale.² Linda Gail Strickler married Carl Marvin Hale, son of Edgar Lewis Hale and Vanice Sue "Vannie" Agee, on December 23, 2002 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Linda Gail Strickler and Carl Marvin Hale were divorced on May 18, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² Linda Gail Strickler died on July 26, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.^4,6,10 She Linda Gail Strickler, 54, of Floyd, passed away July 26, 2013. on July 28, 2013.⁴

     Glen Dale Strickler Glen Dale Strickler, 62 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Delma Strickler; sister, Linda Strickler; and nephew, Billy Jack Neighbors. He is survived by his mother, Nola May Strickler; and brother, Billy Strickler; aunt, Jane Shelton; and cousins, Peggy Shelton, Ronnie Shelton, Emil Augusteon, and Andy Augusteon.² He was born on October 16, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on August 27, 2022 at Virginia at age 62.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1778.³ Josephine Alie Frith was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 22, 1920 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 As of May 1, 1937,her married name was Strickler.² She married Wallace Teal Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on May 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Josephine Alie Frith died on October 24, 2003 at Martinez, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 82.^1,3,4 She Josephine Frith Strickler, Martinez, Ga., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at her home in Georgia. She was born in Franklin County, Va., to Willard and Rainie Young Frith. She was a member of the Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Teal Strickler, and two children Betty Jo Nabor and Thomas Strickler. Survivors include her daughter, Richie Williams of Martinez, Ga; two sons, Sidney Strickler of Charlotte, N.C., and Larry Strickler of Hernando; sister, Mamie Doughton of Rocky Mount, Va; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Hatcher Funeral Home, Augusta, Ga. on October 27, 2003.¹

     Thomas Tracy Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 17, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Martha Ellen Shaver on September 6, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Thomas Tracy Strickler died on August 23, 1983 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 43; His obituary has a death date of Aug 21, 1983.^6,4 He Thomas Tracy Strickler, age 43, formerly of Roanoke, died in Anchorage, Alaska August 21, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Martha S. Stickler; one son, Thomas T. Strickler, Jr., both of Anchorage, Alaska; his parents Mr.& Mrs. W.T. Strickler, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Richie L. Williams, Augusta, Ga; Mrs. Betty Jo Naber, Homer, Alaska; two brothers, Sidney W. Strickler, Charlotte, N.C; Larry W. Strickler, Franklin Grove, Ill. on August 26, 1983.⁴ He A Superior Court jury has acquitted an Anchorage man on grounds he stabbed his father to death last summer in self-defense. The jury deliberated about three hours late Wednesday before finding Thomas T. Strickler Jr., 23, innocent of the first-degree murder charge. Throughout the trial, the defense argued that the slain father, Thomas T. Strickler Sr., had provoked his son's attack. The defense said the case was a classic example of an abusive man who suffers a violent death at the hands of his victim. The younger Strickler's mother, Martha, told the jury that her husband had explosive rages that came without warning. She described a night in which her husband pinned her to the bed with the intent of killing her before she managed to escape. The prosecution argued that the self-defense claim was not supported by the facts. For example, the senior Strickler was unarmed when he was attacked and stabbed last Aug. 21, prosecutors argued. The younger Strickler did not tell police that he stabbed his father because he had feared his father intended to kill him. on February 17, 1984.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-3893.⁵ Bette Jo Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Her married name was Naber.⁷ She married Harald Gerd Paul Naber.⁷ Bette Jo Strickler was born on May 4, 1938 at Martinsville, Virginia.^6,7,8 As of November 17, 1954,her married name was Sloan.³ She married Freeman Denford Sloan on November 17, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.^3,4 Bette Jo Strickler and Freeman Denford Sloan were divorced on May 19, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Bette Jo Strickler died on March 14, 2000 at Homosassa, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 61.^5,7,8,11 She Naber, Bette Jo, 61, of Sugarmill Woods in Homosassa, died Tuesday (March 14, 2000) at home. Born in Martinsville, Va., she came here 15 years ago from Homer, Alaska. She was creator, designer and co-owner of doll fashions at Naber Kids Doll Factory. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Harald P; a daughter, Angela Marie Rodrick, Homosassa; two brothers, Larry W. Strickler, Hernando, and Sydney W. Strickler, Charlotte, N.C; her mother, Josephine Strickler, Augusta, Ga; a sister, Richie L Williams, Martinez, Ga; and several nieces and nephews. on March 16, 2000.⁷