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     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3598.⁴ Roy Harvey Akers Sr. was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Eliza Jane Mannon.² Roy Harvey Akers Sr. was born on October 17, 1910.⁴ He died on February 23, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.³ He FLOYD -- Roy Harvey Akers Sr., 62, of Floyd died Friday, February 23, 1973, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Eliza M. Akers; five daughters, Mrs. Nelson E. Vest, Riner, Mrs. Wayne W. Sutphin, Mrs. Nulan E. Sutphin, Christiansburg, Mrs. Larry W. Hale, Copper Hill, Miss Phyllis Akers, at home; eight sons, Roy Akers Jr., Shawsville, Henry James Akers, Pilot, Denton L. Akers, Salem, Steve H. Akers, Riner, George E. Akers, Noah Lee Akers, Nelson G. Akers, Wayne E. Akers, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Roop, Indian Valley, Mrs. Isabell Weddle, Radford; a brother, Curgless Akers, Riner. The funeral was Monday, February 26, 1973, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Chapel with burial in Surface Cemetery, Riner. on March 1, 1973.³

     Eliza Jane Mannon married Roy Harvey Akers Sr.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-30-7521.² Eliza Jane Mannon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Akers.³ She was born on July 6, 1924.² She died on July 26, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,2 She AKERS, Eliza Jane Mannon, 76, of Floyd, passed away Monday, July 26, 1999 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Harvey Akers. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Nelson Vest of Pilot, Alice and Wayne Sutphin, Katie and Nulan Sutphin, Christiansburg, Brenda and Larry Hale, Phyllis Rose, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy Akers, Riner, Henry and Dallas Akers, Wayne and Faye Akers, Shawsville, Denton and Dianna Akers, Roanoke, Steve and Shelby Akers, George and Jeanette Akers, Christiansburg, Noah Akers, Floyd, Nelson and Dianna Akers, Fairwater, Texas; sister, Minnie Sawyer, Norfolk; brother, Harvey Mannon, Bassett; 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on July 27, 1999.¹

     Margaret Frances Lovell married Beryl Wayne Dallas.² Margaret Frances Lovell was born on August 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of September, 1975,her married name was Dallas.² She and Beryl Wayne Dallas were divorced in September, 1975.² As of June 9, 1979,her married name was Easter.² Margaret Frances Lovell married Burley Eugene Easter on June 9, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Margaret Frances Lovell Magaret Easter, August 9,1949 - February 4, 2022. Margaret Lovell Easter, 72, went to be with her Savior on Friday February 4, 2022, surrounded with love by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lovell and Frances Huff Lovell and her brother, John Cecil Lovell. She is survived by her husband, Burley Easter; daughter, Shannon Cox (Chris); stepdaughter, Renae Faircloth; stepson, Darren Easter, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ray Lovell (Sharon). on February 8, 2006.³ She died on February 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 72.³

     Ruby Elva Weddle was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-12-2255.³ Her married name was Lovell. She was born on October 7, 1912.³ She married Waller Lee Lovell, son of Robert Allen Lovell and Lucinda Ellen Conner, circa 1948.^4,2,1 Ruby Elva Weddle died on April 24, 1997 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,2 She LOVELL, Ruby Weddle, 84, of Pilot, passed away Thursday, April 24, 1997, at her home. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Waller Lee Lovell, Pilot; son and daughter-in-law, Pierce and Linda Lovell, Pilot; two stepgrandchildren, Susan Emma Pack, Bobby Lee Pack and wife, Lycresha; stepgreat-granddaughter, Kindra Dawn Pack; brother, Joseph Arno Weddle, Rocky Mount; sister, Ila Mae Hall, Floyd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Ralph Duncan and Rev. Ralph Spradling officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. on April 26, 1997.²

     Essie Alice Bartel Essie Bartel Long, 84, of Salem, passed away quietly at her home with her "boys" by her side and other family members on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Essie was preceded in her passing by her parents, W. Lawrence and Laura Bartel of Floyd; husband , the "love of her life", Marion "Doc" Long; and her special friend and daughter-in-law, Carol "Bett" Long. Left to cherish her memory are her "boys", Geary Long of Floyd and Tim Long of Salem; twin sister, Tressie Thornton and husband, James, of Floyd; sister, Freeda Sowers of Floyd; sister-in-law, Thelma Long of Roanoke; grandchildren, Mary Shaver and husband, Richard, of Christiansburg, Jonathan Long of Floyd, Megan Long of Salem, and Laura Long of Herndon; two great-grandchildren, Skylar and Landon Shaver; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Essie was a sixty plus year member of the West Salem Church of Christ, where she had many friendships that she valued deeply. She was a long time employee of the Maid Bess Corp., but her final years were spent as a caregiver, first to her mother, then her husband, and finally her daughter-in-law. Essie, while not a gourmet cook always had everyone wanting to eat her meals, simple country food prepared with her flair, but more importantly her love of watching other's enjoy her meals. She was always the last to eat, making sure that everyone else got all they wanted. It was said Essie's table was the quietest table, as no one wanted to talk, just enjoy her home cooked food and not waste any time by talking. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers, Sarah Banks, Nae Banks, Julie Martin, Sydney Richie, and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, because their dedication allowed Mom to be in her home, eating good food at her kitchen table. A committal will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.⁷ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on August 20, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1 As of February 4, 1955,her married name was Long.¹ She married Marion Dillon Long on February 4, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,6,7,9 Essie Alice Bartel died on January 24, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁷

     George Matthew Sowers was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 26, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 26, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 5, 1895 at Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Lula May Guthrie on September 13, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Franklin E./C. "Frank" Sweeney died on March 30, 1919 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 719-07-8887.⁸ John Cephas Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on July 6, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,8,9,5,6 He married Carlie Virginia Conner, daughter of Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner and Lucy Ellen McGhee, on October 5, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,11,4,7 John Cephas Austin died on December 29, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 76.^1,6,7 He John Cephas Austin, 76, died Sunday in a Baltimore, Md., hospital. Surviving are his wife, Carlie Conner Austin; four daughters, Mrs. Oakey Johnson, Lynchburg, Mrs. Virginia Roope, Mrs. Martha Roope, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Joyce Hale, Rocky Mount; three sons, Berkley Austin, Joe Austin, E. B. Austin, Boones Mill. on December 30, 1968.⁷

     Berkley Abraham Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,11 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3962.¹² He was born on April 10, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,11,5 He married Ruth Emma Beckner on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Berkley Abraham Austin died on March 3, 1997 at Virginia at age 82.^12,1,11 He AUSTIN, Berkley A., 82, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Mr. Austin was retired from Red Line Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Beckner Austin; sons and wives, Thomas and Shirley Austin, Florida, Richard and Dianne Austin, Howard and Kathy Austin, Boones Mill, John Austin, Elliston and his fiancee, Brenda Burris; four sisters, Martha Roope and Joyce Hale, Rocky Mount, Virginia Roope, Richmond, Oakey Johnson, Evington; also surviving are 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain View Memorial Park, Boones Mill. on March 5, 1997.¹

     DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,11 His Social Security Number was 226-12-1472.¹² He was born on April 3, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,2,13,10,12,3,11} He married Dorothy Pearl Maxey on December 21, 1946 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,14,4 DeAuvrey Jones "Joe" Austin died on September 5, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,13,4,11 He DeAuvray "Joe" J. Austin, 57, of Route 1, Boones Mill, passed away, in a local hospital Wednesday night. He was an employee of Hemingway Transport, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Maxey Austin; one son, Ronnie J. Austin, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Dunn, Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Cheryl Hardy, Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Carlie Austin, Mill; two brothers, Berkley A. Austin, Everette B. Austin, both of Boones Mill; four sisters, Mrs. Oakey Johnson, Lynchburg; Mrs. Virginia Roope, Mrs. Martha Roope, Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Joyce Hale, Rocky Mount; also four grandchildren. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Franklin Co. on September 7, 1973.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6766.¹¹ Everette Brammer Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,1,13 He was born on October 10, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{11,6,1,2,14,3,13} He married Elsie Lee Guilliams, daughter of Joseph Henry "Joe" Guilliams and Lucy Ann Yopp, on May 9, 1941 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^15,12,6,1,16 Everette Brammer Austin died on August 1, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^11,1,14,13

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-6577.⁷ Oakey Ann Austin was buried at Mount Olivet Memorial Gardens (formerly Holy Land Cemetery), 1060 Jericho Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 12, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of December 24, 1937,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Elmer Cecil Johnson on December 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Oakey Ann Austin died on May 31, 2009 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 88.^8,7,2 She Oakey Ann Austin Johnson, 88, of Bedford, Va., died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born on October 12, 1920, in Roanoke Co., Va., a daughter of the late Cephas Austin and Charlie Conner Austin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Elmer Cecil Johnson Sr; a son, Doug Johnson; three brothers, Burke, Doc and Joe Austin; a sister, Joyce Hale; and a grandson, Ken Johnson. Oakey is survived by four sons, Paul Johnson and his wife, Marie, Phillip Johnson and his wife, Edna, Ron Johnson and his wife, Linda and Elmer Cecil Johnson Jr; two sisters, Virginia Roope and Martha Roope; a sister-in-law, Nancy Johnson; 14 grandchildren, Paul Jr., Kenny, Michael, Phil Jr., Wayde, Terry, Tracey, Tori, Cecil Jr., Tiffany, Kandy, Travis, Annie Pugh, Tami Carr and Melinda McCauley; 20 great-grandchildren. Internment to follow in Mt. Olivet Memorial Gardens (Holy Land Cemetery). on June 1, 2009.²

     Virginia Elizabeth Austin was born on July 13, 1924 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 17, 1943,her married name was Roope.³ She married Claude Brooklyn Roope Jr. on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1287.⁵ Ruth Emma Beckner 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 May 20, 1916 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of August 8, 1936,her married name was Austin.^1,3 She married Berkley Abraham Austin, son of John Cephas Austin and Carlie Virginia Conner, on August 8, 1936 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth Emma Beckner died on October 7, 2001 at Virginia at age 85.^5,2 She AUSTIN, Ruth Beckner, 85, of Roanoke County, wife of the late Berkley A. Austin was called by the Lord October 7, 2001. Left behind to miss her special presence are four sons and their families, Thomas and Shirley Austin of Florida, Richard and Dianne Austin, Boones Mill, John and Brenda Austin, Elliston, Howard and Cathy Austin, Boones Mill. She left nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Franklin County. on October 8, 2001.²

     Thomas Berkley Austin Thomas B. Austin, age 72, of Niceville, Fla., passed away June 8, 2010. Thomas was born in Starkey, Va., on June 28, 1937, to the late Berkley and Ruth Austin. Mr. Austin was also preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Harry Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Austin; three daughters, Patricia Hosenbackez (Mike), Tammy Wilson (Forrest) and Sonja Shorts (Dee); one son, James Austin (Mikki); grandchildren, Heather Crews, Crystal Montgomery, Allen, Josh and Amber Tomasko, Michael and Desirae Austin, Janessa, Amara, and D.J. Shorts; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Richard, Johnny and Howard Austin; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, the staff of Peoples Home Healthcare, and Emerald Coast Hospice for all that they have done. Interment will follow in Heritage Gardens Cemetery.⁶ His Social Security Number was 231-44-6503.⁸ He was born on June 28, 1937 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9,6,8,10 He married Helen Marie Ingram on December 23, 1957 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ Thomas Berkley Austin and Helen Marie Ingram were divorced on July 6, 1959 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹¹ Thomas Berkley Austin married Shirley Mason on November 10, 1959.¹² Thomas Berkley Austin died on June 8, 2010 at Okaloosa Co., Florida, at age 72.^6,8,10

     Shirley Mason was buried at Heritage Gardens, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^1,2 She was born on March 25, 1946 at Crestview, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^1,2 As of November 10, 1959,her married name was Austin.² She married Thomas Berkley Austin, son of Berkley Abraham Austin and Ruth Emma Beckner, on November 10, 1959.² Shirley Mason died on August 27, 2020 at Okaloosa Co., Florida, at age 74.^1,2 She Shirley Austin our beloved wife, mother and nanny passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27 with family by her side. She was born March 25, 1946 in Crestview, Florida. Shirley met the love of her life Thomas Austin and they were married on November 10, 1959. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Austin and brother James Mason. She is survived by her children Patricia Hosenbackez (Michael), Jimmy Austin, Tammy Wilson (Forrest) and Sonja Shorts; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, her brother Thomas Edge and sister Brenda Mason. A special thank you to Covenant Hospice and her caregiver Brenda Mason. A Graveside service will be held in the Heritage Gardens Cemetery. on August 30, 2020.²