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     James Cantley Sheppard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 228-05-1695.⁵ He was born on May 11, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Audrey Louise Eanes, daughter of Joel Cleveland Eanes and Eliza Ella Wickham, on June 10, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,4 James Cantley Sheppard died on December 9, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.^2,5,4

     Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.² He Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. age 79 was born September 4, 1931 in Pilot, VA. Died in Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. July 8, 2011. Nelson has four children, Nelson Allen Jr., Ella Ruth LaBarr, Don Wayne Eanes, and Mark Wade Eanes.He was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of the VFW, a member of Freemasons Lodge # 14 and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars.³ He was born on September 4, 1931 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Betty Jean Linkous on September 22, 1953.^2,7 Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. married Doris Thomas on September 5, 2009 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵ Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. died on July 8, 2011 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.^2,3

     Betty Jean Linkous was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 5, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 22, 1953,her married name was Eanes.¹ She married Nelson Allen Eanes Sr., son of Joel Cleveland Eanes and Eliza Ella Wickham, on September 22, 1953.^1,2 Betty Jean Linkous died on December 4, 2007 at age 71.¹

     Marvin Dale Sheppard was buried at Stanger Family Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 28, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He died on December 29, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-9200.² James Arlo Sheppard was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Naples, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^3,6 He was born on August 19, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Carolyn Mary Broce, daughter of Warren Matthew Broce and Aberdeen Esther Webster, on August 30, 1963 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^8,5 James Arlo Sheppard and Carolyn Mary Broce were divorced on April 26, 1991 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.⁹ James Arlo Sheppard died on November 11, 1995 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^3,2,4,6 He James Arlo Sheppard, 53, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 1995, following an accident. He had lived most of his life in Henderson County and was the son of Audrey Eanes Sheppard of Radford, Va, and the late James Cantley Sheppard. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnical Institute where he received degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed by DuPont in Brevard as a senior research engineer in the technical group for 27 years. He was a member of Western North Carolina Paddlers and a former member of Hendersonville Jaycees. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Rita Sheppard of Hendersonville and Kreg and Jenny Sheppard or Raleigh; daughter, Karen Sheppard of Chapel Hill; brother, Joel Sheppard of Radford, Va; sisters, Neoma Hall of Oakton, Va, Jeanette Handy of Charlotte and Bonnie Gillespie of Radford, Va; grandsons, Matthew Leon Sheppard, James Cantiey Sheppard and Jonathan Daniel Owen. Burial will be in Shepherd Memorial Park. on November 13, 1995.⁶

     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 was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 Her married name was Chafin.¹ She married Unknown Chafin.¹ Edna Branscomb was born on November 7, 1912 at Virginia.² As of October 21, 1935,her married name was Poff.³ She married Odell Allen Poff Sr., son of Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff and Willie Mae Simmons, on October 21, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 Edna Branscomb died on June 22, 2004 at Virginia at age 91.¹ 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. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004 at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. on June 24, 2004.¹

     Hersey Elmer Wickham Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1947.¹ He died in 1975.¹

     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