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     Herbert Preston Gillespie was buried at Stanger Family Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 5, 1929 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Bonnie Sheppard, daughter of James Cantley Sheppard and Audrey Louise Eanes, circa 1957.^1,2 Herbert Preston Gillespie died on June 7, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,3 He On June 7, 2013, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Herbert Preston Gillespie, of Radford, went to his heavenly home. He was born on March 5, 1929, to the late Bertie and William Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Phyllis Meredith, Joyce Bowen, and Janet Meredith; brothers, Harold Gillespie, William "Garfield" Gillespie, and James Gillespie. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bonnie Gillespie; sons, Phil and wife, Vicky Gillespie, Darryl Gillespie and fiance, Jamie Mannon, and Brent Gillespie; daughter, Laura and husband, Jeff Helms; eight grandchildren, Laura Beth Gillespie and boyfriend, Frankie Howell, Seth Gillespie, Alex Gillespie, Taylor Helms and boyfriend, Brandon Woolwine, Logan Helms, and Cole Helms; great-grandchildren, Victoria and Elizabeth Ratcliff; sister and brother-in-law, Travis and Freda Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Betty Gillespie; special cousin, Peggy Palmer; and special nephew, Terry Harrison; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Herbert was born in Ada, West Virginia and moved to Virginia, where he met his wife in December, 1954. Herbert worked for Hercules, "the Arsenal", for 38 years and he was a loyal member of Belview United Methodist Church. Herbert loved his church and camping friends. He always enjoyed dancing, music and traveling. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Belview United Methodist Church, Radford, with Pastor Bobbie Henley officiating. Interment will follow in Stanger Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Belview United Methodist Church, 3619 Onyx Drive, Radford VA 24141. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice for their wonderful care of Herbert. on June 9, 2013.²

     Barbara Jean Bryant was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.² She was born on September 18, 1930 at Virginia.^1,2 As of May 8, 1997,her married name was Akers.¹ She married Harold David Akers Sr. on May 8, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Barbara Jean Bryant Barbara Bryant Akers, September 18, 1930 - January 13, 2022. Barbara B. Akers, 91, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at her home in Christiansburg. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and retired at 25 years with Sears. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Midkiff and Harold Akers; son, John Keith Midkiff; daughter, Deborah Myers; and sister, Patricia Kesling. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Eddie and Vickie Midkiff, Martha Lynn Akers, David and Debbie Akers, and Richard Myers; grandchildren, Tracy and Brian Lytton, G. E. and Amanda Midkiff, and Tanner Akers; great-grandchildren, Breanna, Jacob, Kaleb and Parker; sister-in-law, Janice Jones, many nieces and nephews; very special friends, Richard and Lizzie King; her caregivers, Mary, Ann and Happy; and many other relatives and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice. Interment will follow at West View Cemetery in Radford. on January 16, 2022.² She died on January 30, 2022 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.²

     Rev. Duncan Elbert Murray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 249-36-4440.⁴ He was born on May 30, 1893 at Burgon, North Carolina.^1,4,2 He married Ethel M. Atkinson, daughter of George Edward Atkinson and Etta Mae Poff, circa 1926.^1,5,3 Rev. Duncan Elbert Murray died on August 2, 1972 at age 79.¹

     Edna Branscomb Chafin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-7969.² She was born on November 7, 1912 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of October 21, 1935,her married name was Poff.⁵ She married Odell Allen Poff Sr., son of Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff and Willie Mae Simmons, on October 21, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 Edna Branscomb Chafin died on June 22, 2004 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,2,6,7 She Edna Branscomb Chafin, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004. The widow of the late Odell Allen Poff, she was also preceded in death by a son, Ralph Poff. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Akers, and a son, Allen Poff. Funeral service will be conducted at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on June 24, 2004.¹

     Lula Shortt was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Via.² She married Arthur "Elde" Via.² Lula Shortt was born on December 30, 1894.² She died on November 12, 1984 at age 89.²

     Ira Clinton "Pete" Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-44-0545.⁸ He was born on June 1, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4 He died on December 9, 1997 at Virginia at age 81.^3,8 He HALL, Ira C., ("Pete"), 81, of Copper Hill, died Tuesday, December 9, 1997. Graveside service at Hall Family Cemetery, Copper Hill. on December 11, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 408-10-0615.⁶ Reid Souther Liverett was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Naples, Henderson Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on December 25, 1913 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^6,2,7,4 He married Evangeline Poff, daughter of Morgan Orestes Poff and Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson, on February 26, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Reid Souther Liverett died on September 12, 1983 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 69.⁷