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     Josephine Alie Frith was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1778.⁴ She was born on November 22, 1920 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 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.^1,2,3 Josephine Alie Frith died on October 24, 2003 at Martinez, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 82.^1,4,3 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.⁴ He was born on October 17, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Martha Ellen Shaver on September 6, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Thomas Tracy Strickler died on August 23, 1983 at age 43.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-3893.⁵ Her married name was Naber.⁷ Bette Jo Strickler married Harald P. 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.^5,7,8,9 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

     Larry Wayne Strickler was born on December 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,5 He married Brenda Sue Barber on October 4, 1969 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 Larry Wayne Strickler and Brenda Sue Barber were divorced on September 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Larry Wayne Strickler married Nancy Jean Thorpe on October 5, 1979 at Citrus Co., Florida.^2,10 Larry Wayne Strickler and Nancy Jean Thorpe were divorced on November 30, 2000 at Citrus Co., Florida.¹¹ Larry Wayne Strickler died on April 10, 2012 at Florida at age 62.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9331.¹³ Virginia Pearl Gwaltney was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 She was born on September 3, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^13,3,5,6,7,8 As of June 1, 1950,her married name was Mohler.⁶ She married Cecil Earnest Mohler Jr. on June 1, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5,14,6 Virginia Pearl Gwaltney died on July 11, 2004 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 79.^13,3,5,15 She Virginia Gwaltney Mohler, 79, of Virginia Beach, passed away July 11, 2004 in Norfolk. A native of Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of Charles E. and Virgie K. Gwaltney Akers. She was retired from Eli Lilly Corporation. She was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, C. Earnest Mohler, Jr; a sister, Marie Gwaltney of Roanoke; brother, James E. Gwaltney and wife, Dottie, of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Phyllis Hostfeld of Roanoke; and brother-in-law Leland E. Mohler and his wife, Peggy, of Nevada; and several nieces. A graveside service will be conducted in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. on July 13, 2004.³

     Cecil Earnest Mohler Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on September 3, 1928 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,6,9 He married Virginia Pearl Gwaltney, daughter of Charles Edward "Charlie" Gwaltney and Virgie Ellen King, on June 1, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2,3,4,5,8 Cecil Earnest Mohler Jr. died on October 20, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^4,5,7 He Cecil Earnest Mohler, Jr., 77, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Earnest Mohler, Sr. and Pearl Smith Mohler; and his wife of 54 years, Virginia Gwaltney Mohler. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his brother, Leland E. Mohler and wife, Peggy of Henderson, Nev; brother and sister-in-law, James E. and Dorothy Gwaltney of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Phyllis B. Hosfeld and husband, Lloyd, of Vinton; nieces, Peggy Lee Evans and husband, Warren of Ogden, Utah, Deborah A. Williams and husband, Joseph of Roanoke, Donna A. Lambert and husband, Ronnie of Wirtz; one great-nephew; four great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; and two great-great-nieces. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 22, 2005.⁵

     Delphia Marie Gwaltney was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9625.¹¹ She was born on December 11, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11,5,7 She died on January 7, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,11,6,7 She Delphia (Marie) Gwaltney, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 7, 2005. A native of Roanoke, she was a lifetime area resident. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles E. and Virgie Gwaltney Akers; her sister, Virginia Mohler; and her brother, Billy N. Akers. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James E. and Dottie Gwaltney of Roanoke; brother-in-law, C. Earnest Mohler, Jr. of Virginia Beach; sister-in-law, Phyllis B. Hosfeld and husband, Rev. Lloyd Hosfeld, of Vinton; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on January 9, 2005.³

     James Edward Gwaltney was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,9 He was born on June 8, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{4,6,15,8,9,16} He married Jean Eleanor/Ellen Montgomery on June 19, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^17,6 James Edward Gwaltney and Jean Eleanor/Ellen Montgomery were divorced on February 16, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ James Edward Gwaltney married Claire Isabell on March 1, 1952 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina.^7,10 James Edward Gwaltney and Claire Isabell were divorced on August 8, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ James Edward Gwaltney married Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Henley circa 1960.^4,18 James Edward Gwaltney died on November 21, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,5,15,9,16 He James Edward Gwaltney, 83, of Roanoke, Va., went to join the Lord and his heavenly family on Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was born on June 8, 1926, to Charles Gwaltney and Virgie Ellen King Gwaltney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Edward Gwaltney; brother, Billy N. Akers; sister, Virginia Gwaltney Mohler and husband, Cecil Ernest Mohler Jr; and sister, Delphia Marie Gwaltney. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Henley Gwaltney; grandson, Michael Edward Gwaltney Jr; granddaughter, Kimberly G. Connell and husband, Frank; greatgrandchildren, Kristin and Andrew Lawson, and Evan and Ethan Gwaltney; sister-in-law and husband, Loyd and Phyllis Hosfeld; mother-in-law, Marie Henley; brothers-in-law, Robert W. Henley and Tipton Johnson, sister-in-law, Connie H. Dudley; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Jimmy served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II, in the Korean War and during the Cold War, for a total of 12 years. He retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation after 43 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He also loved trading and owning numerous cars, trucks and SUV's travel and the beach. Interment with Military Honors by the DAV Honor Guard at Mountain View Memorial Park. on November 23, 2009.⁴

     Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Henley was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 19, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of circa 1960,her married name was Gwaltney.¹ She married James Edward Gwaltney, son of Charles Edward "Charlie" Gwaltney and Virgie Ellen King, circa 1960.^1,2 Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Henley died on February 11, 2017 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.² She Dorothy Henley (Dottie) Gwaltney, 77, of Roanoke County, Va., went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, February 11, 2017. She joined her beloved husband of nearly 50 years, James Edward Gwaltney; and her parents, James Charles and Claire Marie Dillon Henley. A great-nephew, Austin Henley; and a great-niece, Brittany Henley, also preceded her in death. Dottie was a very elegant lady. She was a person who loved her family and friends without any reservations. A lifelong Methodist she was very dedicated in her faith and most recently attended Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Dottie was also a very diligent worker and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with nearly 40 years of service. Her survivors include her sister, Connie Henley Dudley; her brother, Bob Henley; an uncle, James H. Dillon (Christine); nieces, Dana Montgomery (Tony) and Miranda Dudley; and nephews, Steve Spencer (Lou), Tracy Henley (Kim), James Henley (Sissy) and Troy Henley. Also surviving are her special friends, Linda Alexander, Earl and Marci Atkins; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boones Mill. on February 14, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-4418.¹² Billy Nathan Akers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ He was born on May 22, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,4,6,8 He married Phyllis Jean Brumfield on December 22, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Billy Nathan Akers died on October 14, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^12,7,8,13 He AKERS, Billy N., 60, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 1997. Mr. Akers retired from the Roanoke City Fire Department with 31 years of service and was a Deacon at Oakland Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis B. Akers; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Joe Williams, Donna and Bill Martin; grandchildren, Katelyn and Allie Williams; stepgranddaughter, Leanne Martin; sisters and a brother-in-law, Virginia and Cecil Mohler, and Marie Gwaltney; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Dottie Gwaltney, George and Louise Akers; half sisters, Myra Page, Doris Sledd, and Bernice Stout. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 17, 1997.¹³

     His Social Security Number was 231-42-4920.⁶ John Roger Epperly was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,9 He married Doris Evelyn Richardson.^1,3 John Roger Epperly was born on January 19, 1940 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7,13 He and Doris Evelyn Richardson were divorced on December 20, 1985 at Martin Co., Florida.⁸ John Roger Epperly died on April 16, 1986 at Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 46.^5,7,13,9 He John Roger Epperly, 46, of 1310 Vestridge Lane, died Wednesday, April 16, in Port St. Lucie Hospital. A native of Welch, W.Va., he had been a resident of Florida for the past four years, coming from Christinsburg, Va. He was employed as a glazier by Stuart Glass for the past year and a half. Survivors include his wife, Doris of Port St. Lucie; a daughter, Jennene Gray of Port St. Lucie; his parents, G.W. and Ruth of Christinsburg; two brothers, George W. of Blacksburg, Va., and Neil of Christinsburg; a sister, Eva Jo Dove of Norfolk, Va; his maternal grandmother, Eva C. Maxey of Christinsburg; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on April 18, 1986.⁹