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     Ezra Newton Guilliams was buried at Guilliams/Hale Cemetery, Tharp Creek Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 10, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Norma Jean Guilliams on June 19, 1954 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Ezra Newton Guilliams died on September 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 89.⁴ He "I've lived a long and good life" are the words that many people heard from Ezra Newton Guilliams, age 89, who took his final "road trip" to join his Lord and loved ones in his heavenly home on September 8, 2023. Newton was born January 10, 1934 to the late Roy and Altha Guilliams. He was preceded in death by his sweet four-month old son, Michael Glen Guilliams (9/10/56 – 1/9/57). His loving wife, Norma Guilliams, has taken care of him, loved him, and spoiled him for 69 years. He will continue watching over her, his children Jeff Guilliams (Donna) and Jennifer Brubaker (Keith) and his "pride and joy" grandchildren Harrison Brubaker (Casey Johnson) and Meredith Kantsios (Logan) as well as his great grandson (who should be here in January). He even loved and enjoyed his active grandpups. He had an unbelievable relationship with every one of his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings Pete Guilliams (Betsy), Sylvia Cooper (Lloyd), Coy Guilliams, Dan Guilliams and in-laws Don Carter/John Laprade, and Barbara Guilliams. Surviving are siblings Vera Laprade, Arlene Carter, Dot Webb (James), Steve Guilliams (Linda), Fred Guilliams, Barry Guilliams, and Ronnie Guilliams (Joyce) and sister-in-law Caroline Guilliams. He also treasured long-time friendships with Darla Lee, Ray and Nancy Holland, and Betty (Jimmy) Guilliams among many others, and he loved listening to music by Alan Messenger and friends. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church (baptized April 8, 2018), one of the charter members of Callaway Volunteer Fire Department (established May 1966), a plumber who offered services to friends and family near and far, an employee of Hajoka for 21 years followed by Norfolk and Southern for 20 years, and a valued friend to everyone he met. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Highland United Methodist Church or Callaway Volunteer Fire Department. A special thanks goes to Carilion Hospice and everyone who has supported Newton through his years of sickness. The burial will follow in the Guilliams/Hale Cemetery on Tharp Creek Road in Ferrum. on September 12, 2023.⁴

     Coy Lee Guilliams was born on November 2, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Caroline Wilson Fisher on January 6, 1962 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁵ Coy Lee Guilliams died on February 23, 2020 at Virginia at age 79.³ He Coy Lee Guilliams, 79, of Callaway, died on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from complications related to lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy L. and Altha F. Guilliams; and brothers, Bernard L."Pete" and Danny Guilliams. He is survived by his wife, Caroline F. Guilliams; daughter, Kelly Guilliams Moran (Lynnie); sons, Gordon Guilliams (Carrie) and Alan Guilliams (Mandy); grandchildren, Carrie, Cassidy and Davis Moran and Connor and Brandon Guilliams. Also surviving are sisters, Sylvia Cooper, Vera LaPrade, Arlene Carter and Dot Webb (James); and brothers, Newton Guilliams (Norma Jean), Steve Guilliams (Linda), Fred Guilliams, Barry Guilliams and Ronnie Guilliams (Joyce); sister-in-law, Betty F. Guilliams; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Coy served in the United States Navy, retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, worked part-time at Source4, was a charter member of the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the American Legion and a member of Highland United Methodist Church. on February 24, 2020.³

     Linda Fay Ramsey Linda Ramsey Guilliams, August 23, 1946 - March 11, 2024. Linda Ramsey Guilliams, age 77 of Callaway, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mable Ramsey; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Altha Guilliams; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pete and Betsy Guilliams, Sylvia and Lloyd Cooper, Newton Guilliams, Coy Guilliams, Danny Guilliams, Barbara Guilliams, John Laprade, Don Carter and Noel Carter. She is survived by her husband, Richard Steve Guilliams; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Joyce Guilliams, Barry Guilliams, Fred Guilliams, Dot and James Webb, Caroline Guilliams, Arlene Carter, Vera Laprade, Norma Jean Guilliams and a special nephew-in-law, Alan Messenger, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Her wishes were to be cremated with no service. The family expresses special thanks for all the care given by the staff of Fork Mountain Rest Home.² She was born on August 23, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 15, 1969,her married name was Guilliams.¹ She married Richard Steve Guilliams, son of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on November 15, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Linda Fay Ramsey died on March 11, 2024 at Virginia at age 77.²

     Barbara Gail Wray was born on February 11, 1950 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of November 7, 1969,her married name was Guilliams.² She married Freddie Luke "Fred" Guilliams, son of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on November 7, 1969 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Barbara Gail Wray died on June 24, 2019 at Virginia at age 69.¹ She Barbara Wray Guilliams, 69, of Callaway, died Monday, June 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Julia Wray; and brothers, Nelson and Aubrey Wray. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Fred Guilliams; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Mark Bollings; son, Danny Guilliams and fiancé, Sara; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and George Thomas Amos, Betty W. and Walter Lewis Hodges; the apple of her eye, granddaughter, Callie; aunts, Frances Law and Helen Wray; sister-in-law, Deborah Wray; granddogs, Molly and Lucy. Barbara was a member of Highland United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women, Sunday School Teacher and Choir. She retired from Source4 and enjoyed The Green Thumb Garden Club, sewing, scrapbooking, card making, and gardening. She loved serving the Lord, her family and others. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Highland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Amy Pannell officiating. on June 26, 2019.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0978.⁴ Evelyn M. Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Furrow.⁵ She married Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow, son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell.^1,6 Evelyn M. Radford was born on April 16, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She died on February 2, 2006 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,4 She Evelyn Radford Furrow, 76,of Callaway, passed away at her home February 2, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Buford W. "Pat" Furrow; three daughters, Barbara and Roger Wertz of Callaway, Wanda Shively and friend, Harold Benge of Botetourt, Rose and Jimmy Hale of Fieldale; one son, Glen and Julia Richards of Beacon, N.Y; and eleven grandchildren, Roger Conner, Lisa Helms, Stacy Shively, Paul Kally, Christine Heath, Elaine Thomas, Christopher Richards, J. R. Richards, Ashley Hale, Jeanie Hale and Casey Hale; two stepdaughters, Janey and Rev. Bryon Snapp, Newport News, Dina and Elliott Richards of Roanoke; and fourteen stepgrandchildren; one sister-in-law, Evie Radford of Roanoke. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Shively officiating, with interment in the Vest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
on February 3, 2006.¹