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     His Social Security Number was 230-38-4712.⁵ Fred Donald Harkrader was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 2, 1935 at Virginia.^5,4 He married Virginia Ruth Chumbley on June 14, 1959 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁴ Fred Donald Harkrader and Virginia Ruth Chumbley were divorced on July 31, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Fred Donald Harkrader married Kathleen Unruh on June 14, 1971 at Gastonia, Gaston Co., North Carolina.⁴ Fred Donald Harkrader and Kathleen Unruh were divorced on May 4, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Fred Donald Harkrader married Brenda Katherine Parks on September 3, 1985 at British Virgin Islands.⁴ Fred Donald Harkrader and Brenda Katherine Parks were divorced on August 6, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Fred Donald Harkrader married Brenda Katherine Parks on September 3, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Fred Donald Harkrader died on August 11, 2009 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 73.^5,2 He Fred Donald Harkrader, 73, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Dons love for hunting, fishing and the out of doors lead him to open both Harkrader Marine and Custom Gun Shop, which remained in business for 40 years. His passion was movies and he established the first video store in the New River Valley. He will be sadly missed by his Labrodoodle, Skyler; and his constant companion in his last months, his cat, Alice. Surviving are his family, R.R. Harkrader Jr., Paul Douglas Harkrader Jr., Dr. James Colin Harkrader, Brown Peery Harkrader Jr., Sam R. Harkrader, Daphne McNiel, Lois Epperly, Dorothy Meredith, and Ray Wimmer; his step mother, Gertrude Harkrader, special friends, Paul Stubblefield, Mike Dickerson, Dianne Bourne, Leane Charett, Charles Wall, Joe Draper and Dean Sowers; and his caregivers, Deborah Daugherty and Nancy Hunter. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Harry McCoy. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Richard Gilbert. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Christiansburg Fire Department, 190 Depot Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Harkrader family is in the care of Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va. on August 27, 2009.²

     Dorothy Raye Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 24, 1931 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of October 24, 1953,her married name was Dunn.³ She married Clivie Cornelius Dunn on October 24, 1953 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Dorothy Raye Hall and Clivie Cornelius Dunn were divorced on September 8, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ As of March 3, 1976,her married name was Alls.³ Dorothy Raye Hall married Leslie Wade "Les" Alls on March 3, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Dorothy Raye Hall and Leslie Wade "Les" Alls were divorced on October 20, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Dorothy Raye Hall died on December 25, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,8 She Dorothy Raye Alls, 76, of Elliston, Va., went to be with the Lord on Christmas Day, December 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lecta Hall; brother, Edward; a sister, Treva; and her husband, Les Alls. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Billy Dunn, Ann Hawley and her husband, Ronnie, and Paul Dunn; three grandchildren, Jennifer McGlothlin and her husband, Jamie, Rhonda Hawley and Paul Dunn Jr; two greatgrandchildren, Connor and Zachary McGlothlin; and two special sisters-in-law, Helen King and Nannie Minnick. Interment will follow in the Reesedale Cemetery. on December 26, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-32-5243.⁵ Leslie Wade "Les" Alls was buried at Alls Family Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^5,4 He was born on April 8, 1931 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1930.^5,6,3,4 He married Dorothy Raye Hall, daughter of Willie Lee Hall and Lecta Jane Hall, on March 3, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Leslie Wade "Les" Alls and Dorothy Raye Hall were divorced on October 20, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Leslie Wade "Les" Alls died on December 20, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,5,4 He Leslie Wade Alls, age 60, died Friday, December 20, 1991. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Alls, Ironto; one daughter, Mrs. Debbie Atchison, Rural Retreat; one son, Donnie Alls, Rural Retreat; three stepchildren, Ann Hawley, Vicker; Billy Dunn, Ironto; Paul Dunn, Elliston; four sisters, Mrs. Sadie Allen, Blacksburg; Mrs. Mary Lou Allen, Maryland; Mrs. Edith Schultz, Martinsville; Mrs. Barbara Newcomb, Salem; one brother, Ray W. Alls, Blacksburg; six grandchildren. Interment will be in the Alls Family Cemetery in Blacksburg. on December 22, 1991.²

     Dorothia Ellen "Dorthea" Garlick was buried at Sessler Cemetery (also known as Echols Cemetery), Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 231-02-0170.⁴ She was born on April 10, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of January 10, 1933,her married name was Hall.⁵ She married Elmer Garst Hall, son of William Eldred "Will" Hall and Mary Elizabeth Collins, on January 10, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 Dorothia Ellen "Dorthea" Garlick died on December 14, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^4,2

     Oscar Lee Yates was born on September 6, 1892 at Henry Co., Virginia.³ He married Bertha Virginia "Bertie" Wimmer on June 17, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Bertha Virginia "Bertie" Wimmer was born circa 1893.³ She married Oscar Lee Yates on June 17, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of June 17, 1914,her married name was Yates.³

     Ronald Lee Elmore Sr. was buried at Sunrise Cemetery, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 223-56-7163.⁷ He was born on February 18, 1944 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4,6 He married Thelma Virginia Baggett on June 24, 1965 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Ronald Lee Elmore Sr. married Brenda Teressa Walton on August 12, 1977 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Ronald Lee Elmore Sr. and Brenda Teressa Walton were divorced on December 2, 1980 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ Ronald Lee Elmore Sr. died on June 22, 1986 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 42.^1,6

     Her Social Security Number was 228-46-5276.¹⁰ Jane Josephine "Janie Jo" "Jennie" Elmore was born on September 27, 1929 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^11,10,3,4 As of June 30, 1950,her married name was Vansant.⁵ She married William Galen Vansant Jr. on June 30, 1950 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,5,12,6 Jane Josephine "Janie Jo" "Jennie" Elmore died on February 12, 2005 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^10,6 She Jennie Josephine (Jo) Elmore Vansant of Aldersgate United Methodist Community in Charlotte, N.C., passed away on February 12, 2005. Jo was born in Tazewell, Virginia in 1929 to the late Harry Robert and Mary Christian Royall Elmore. She was predeceased by her husband, William Galen Vansant Jr. of Vansant and Gussler Engineering, Inc., Norfolk, Virginia. Jo was graduated from Chatham High School in Chatham, Virginia, and attended The College of William and Mary, and Richmond Professional Institute (VCU). For many years she made her home in Norfolk, Sandbridge and Virginia Beach. Jo was well known in the Tidewater area as a portrait artist. She also was a partner in Jo-Jo Publications, illustrating the children's books "Amanda's Tree," and "Cinnamon." She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority, King's Daughter's Circle, chairman of sets for the Norfolk Children's Theater for several years, and a member of the Norfolk Junior League where she was art director and designer for The Azalea Ball in 1976. Along with her art, Jo enjoyed travel, tennis and skiing. She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Elmore Rice and her husband, Kenneth E. Rice Sr. of Charlotte, N.C; her nephews, Kenneth E. Rice Jr. and his wife, Pam and daughter, Kristin of Sterling, Va., and Robert C. Rice and his wife, Jill and daughter, Sarah, and son, Adam of Richmond, Virginia; and sister-in-law, Betty Vansant of Onancock, Va. The family would like to thank Dr. James Boyd and his staff, the Harris Hospice Unit at Presbyterian Hospital, and the residents and staff at Aldersgate United Methodist Community for their loving care and support. on February 17, 2005.⁶

     John Agee was buried at Agee Cemetery, left off Rt. 615 at County Line Church and cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "CO G 21 VA CAV CSA."² He was born on January 13, 1822.¹ He married Lucinda R. Wood on January 20, 1844.¹ John Agee died on October 28, 1901 at age 79.¹

     Lucinda R. Wood was born on May 3, 1823.¹ She married John Agee, son of Joshua Agee and Sarah Brammer, on January 20, 1844.¹ As of January 20, 1844,her married name was Agee.¹ Lucinda R. Wood died on June 23, 1900 at age 77.¹

     Ralph Marvin Agee Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 29, 1942.^1,2 He married Phyliss Jean Hurst on December 24, 1963.^1,2 Ralph Marvin Agee Sr. died on March 17, 2024 at Virginia at age 81.²

     Jane Kelly Burgess was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² She Jane Burgess Blankenship, of Martinsville, VA went to be with the Lord in her Heavenly home on November 20, 2022. She was born in Roanoke, VA on September 17, 1948 and lived in Mason, West Virginia prior to living in Martinsville where she graduated from Martinsville High School in 1966. She attended Radford College where she earned her Master’s Degree in music. She married in 1969. Jane was a middle school music teacher in Durham, NC. She served as Choir Director for 20 years at Wesley Memorial UMC where she was a member. Jane was a strong woman in a time and place where that was less common than it is now. Her voice was a tremendous gift, and her artistry inspired many to follow in her craft. Jane lived with Parkinson’s disease for nearly thirty years, a disease that took her independence and her life, but she lived that life as fully as she could, until the end. The most extraordinary love and care was given to her by JE, who fulfilled their marriage vows faithfully every day. He provided constant faith and abiding love whatever came. Her survivors include her husband, loving and devoted caregiver of 53 years, James Elery (JE) Blankenship; sons Giles Blankenship (Kelly), Kirk Blankenship (Shelly) and Mark Blankenship; brothers, Henry Burgess (Alice), Stephen Burgess (Fran) and sister Anne Cutchin (Dan); grandchildren Davis, Sophie, Kenneth, Naomi, Lydia, Jason, Lexa, Luke, and Melania; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Graveside at Roselawn Burial Park. The family would like to say a special thank you to Paula Eanes for the loving care she gave to Jane.² She was born on September 17, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2,3 As of August 29, 1969,her married name was Blankenship.⁴ She married James Elery Blankenship, son of Samuel Garlin Blankenship and Claudine Luther Agee, on August 29, 1969 at Martinsville, Virginia.^4,1,2 Jane Kelly Burgess died on November 20, 2022 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 74.²