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     Cora Ellen Terry was buried at Batterson Cemetery, Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio.^6,5 She was born in December, 1879 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jan 27, 1882.^7,5 As of September 1, 1897,her married name was Willis.² She married Encebious/Eucobious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis on September 1, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Cora Ellen Terry died on January 5, 1956 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 76.⁵ She Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Willis, 76, of Second and Jefferson Sts., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lynn Funeral Home. Mrs. Willis died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday at Portsmouth General Hospital, where she was admitted Dec. 24. She was born Jan. 27, 1882, in Rawleigh County, W.Va., a daughter of Ballard and Martha Terry. Surviving are three sons, Harry Willis, 1515 Sixth St., Foster Willis, 714 Eighth St., and Earl Willis of Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. J.E. Lilly, of Charleston, W.Va; Mrs. Rose Pauley, of Lindavista, Calif., and Mrs. Violet Francis, 1011 Front St. Two brothers, Lonnie Terry and Gus Terry, both of Sophia, W.Va; sister, Mrs. Betty Pittman, of Charleston, W.Va; 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her parents, husband, E.F. Willis. She had lived in Portsmouth about 30 years. Rev. Bernard Knox will officiate. Burial will be in Batterson Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. on January 6, 1956.⁵

     Encebious/Eucobious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis was buried at Jessup Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1860 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Cora Ellen Terry, daughter of Ballard Preston Terry, on September 1, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,1,4,8 Encebious/Eucobious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis died on February 6, 1918 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 57.³

     Infant Poff died in July, 1906.¹ He was born in July, 1906.¹

     Julia Ann McCann was buried at John Riley Shrewsbury Cemetery, Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 She was born on March 29, 1875 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.⁴ As of before 1916,her married name was Sisk.⁶ She married Unknown Sisk before 1916.⁶ As of July 31, 1916,her married name was Wickham.^2,6 Julia Ann McCann married Birdine Valentine "Byrd" Wickham, son of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on July 31, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Julia Ann McCann died on January 11, 1952 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^2,4

     Samuel Kinzie Wickham was buried at John Riley Shrewsbury Cemetery, Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He was born on January 14, 1917 at Arista, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Vida Mae Underwood on September 5, 1936 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8,6 Samuel Kinzie Wickham died on May 20, 1956 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 39.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-36-8307.⁵ Vida Mae Underwood was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 16, 1921 at Beeson, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of September 5, 1936,her married name was Wickham.³ She married Samuel Kinzie Wickham, son of Birdine Valentine "Byrd" Wickham and Julia Ann McCann, on September 5, 1936 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Vida Mae Underwood BISHOP, Va. — Vida Mae Wickham, age 92, of Bishop, Va., died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, Va. She was born June 16, 1921 at Beeson, W.Va. and was a daughter of the late, Henry and Elizabeth Underwood. She had worked as a dietician for Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell, Va. for several years, but enjoyed being a homemaker. Her favorite pastimes were spent gardening, quilting and crocheting. She was a member of the Matoka Moose Lodge in Matoka, W.Va. and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs. Wickham was of the Christian faith and was a member of Brown's Chapel United Methodist Church in Mudfork, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Kinzie Wickham; sons, Scotty Lee Wickham and Timothy Noel Wickham; daughter, Bobbi Regina Wickham; four sisters and one brother. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Those left to cherish her memory include daughters, Shirley Mae Corson of Bishop, Va. and Carol Ann Warsaw and husband, Richard of Silverspring, Md; sons, Samuel Byrdine Wickham of Silverspring, Md. and Reginald Kinzie Wickham and wife, Virginia of Rockville, Md; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; other family members and friends also survive. Graveside services and Interment for Vida Mae Wickham will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. with Curtis Shrader officiating. on September 10, 2013.⁴ She died on September 10, 2013 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 92.^6,4,5

     Mary Lou Thomasson was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^5,6,4 Her Social Security Number was 565-70-8086.⁷ She was born on March 7, 1899 at Henry Co., Virginia.^5,6,3,7 As of May 18, 1919,her married name was Pickurel.³ She married George Thomas Pickurel, son of Thomas Furlong "Gideon" Pickurel and Elizabeth Frances "Elizzie" Yeattes, on May 18, 1919 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3 Mary Lou Thomasson died on July 22, 1993 at Alabama at age 94.^5,6,7,4 She Mary L. Pickurel, 94, a native of Bassett, died Thursday, July 22. Survived by three daughters, Margaret Cook of Hayes, Elma McQuagge of Troy, Ala., and Velma P. Powers of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; a brother, Robert L. Thomasson of Martinsville; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home by the Rev. Zack Finch. Burial in Hampton National Cemetery. on July 24, 1993.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-10-2889.³ Irvin Dudley Pickurel was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,8 He was born on February 15, 1920 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,7,8,12 He married Gladys Mae Pilson on September 28, 1942 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁹ Irvin Dudley Pickurel and Gladys Mae Pilson were divorced on January 16, 1975 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Irvin Dudley Pickurel married Vivian Layunia Stone on July 8, 1975 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁹ Irvin Dudley Pickurel died on March 11, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 57.^3,4,8,12

     Alice Elizabeth Pickurel was buried at Rosewell Memorial Garden, Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia.^8,2,4 Her married name was Morris.³ Her married name was Reed.⁴ She married Ralph Randolph Reed.³ Alice Elizabeth Pickurel married Vincent Astor Morris.³ Alice Elizabeth Pickurel was born on August 1, 1924 at Henry Co., Virginia.^8,2,5 As of June 30, 1945,her married name was Clatterbuck.³ She married Robert Earl Clatterbuck on June 30, 1945 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.³ As of October 21, 1960,her married name was Sessoms.³ Alice Elizabeth Pickurel married Wilbur McNeil Sessoms on October 21, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.³ As of September 4, 1964,her married name was Peterson.³ Alice Elizabeth Pickurel married Alfred Gustav Peterson on September 4, 1964 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.³ Alice Elizabeth Pickurel died on May 16, 1974 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 49; Died from drowning in a lake.^8,2,4 She Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Peterson, 49, 3700 block of Huntington Avenue, Newport News, died Thursday. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mary L. Pickurel of Hayes; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Hayes of Sangus, Calif; a son, Ralph Reed of Sangus; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Cook of Hayes, Mrs. Velma Powers of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Elma McQuagge of Montgomery, Ala; a brother, Dudley Pickurel of Collinsville; and four grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Hogg Funeral Home, Wicomico. Burial will be in Rosewell Memorial Garden. on May 19, 1974.⁴

     Elma Myrtle Pickurel was buried at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery, 5131 County Road 1101, Shellhorn, Pike Co., Alabama.^6,7 She was born on December 11, 1926 at Virginia.^2,7 As of January 10, 1950,her married name was McQuagge.⁸ She married Daniel William "Dan" McQuagge on January 10, 1950 at Pike Co., Alabama.^6,8 Elma Myrtle Pickurel died on November 25, 2007 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, at age 80; Her gravestone has a death date of Nov 26, 2007.^6,7 She McQUAGGE, Elma Myrtle, of Troy, died at Baptist Medical Center in Montgomery, Sunday, November 25, 2007. Visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Troy on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Mack Lowery officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery at Shellhorn. Pallbearers will be Bob Williamson, John Dubose, Thomas Calhoun, Paul Floyd, Lex Floyd, and Charles Meeks. The family request that memorials be made to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, P.O. Box 723, Troy, Alabama 36081. She is survived by her husband, Daniel McQuagge of Troy; daughter, Iris (Donald) Floyd of Troy; son, Buddy (JoAnn) McQuagge of Fitzpatrick; grandchildren, John and Angie Dubose, and Carmen Dubose; great-grandchildren, Annabelle and John Thomas Dubose, and niece, Shirley Henry of Virginia. on November 27, 2007.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-7986.² Velma Frances Pickurel was born on March 11, 1930 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 As of circa 1946,her married name was White.² She married Unknown White circa 1946.² As of March 5, 1951,her married name was Powers.³ Velma Frances Pickurel married Bunyan Elbert Powers Jr. on March 5, 1951 at Newport News, Virginia.³ Velma Frances Pickurel and Bunyan Elbert Powers Jr. were divorced in 1952.⁹ Velma Frances Pickurel died on December 3, 1993 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 63.^2,8

     Margaret Beach Pickurel was buried at Rosewell Memorial Garden, Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia.⁷ She and Lewis Vivian Brown were divorced.³ Margaret Beach Pickurel was born on September 17, 1932 at Stanleytown, Henry Co., Virginia.^8,3 As of September 16, 1949,her married name was Brown.³ She married Lewis Vivian Brown on September 16, 1949 at Newport News, Virginia.³ As of July 29, 1963,her married name was Cook.³ Margaret Beach Pickurel married Curtis Preston Cook on July 29, 1963 at Newport News, Virginia.^3,7 Margaret Beach Pickurel died on October 1, 1999 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,9,7 She Margaret Beach Cook died at her home on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at the age of 67. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gloucester. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all. She is survived by her husband, Curtis P. Cook; two daughters, Adele Justise and Brenda Corpuz; two sons, Irvin Brown and Owen Lee Brown; one sister, Elma McQuagge; one stepdaughter, Rosa B. Lathrop; one stepson, Curtis Ray Cook; 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Charles Tucker, will be held 2 p.m. on Monday at the Chapel of Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. on October 3, 1999.⁷

     Maurice Trent Slusher Maurice Trent Slusher, 92, of Floyd went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. He was born on April 14, 1927 in Floyd County, to George Lester and Callie Lillie Weeks Slusher. He was also preceded in death by his sister Betty Jean Mannon and his son-in-law Seth Wilson. He was devoted to his wife of sixty-nine years, Nadine Hale Slusher. Also surviving are his son Richard (Liang) Slusher and daughter Denise Wilson, granddaughters Sarah Wilson (Travis Johnston) and Katie Wilson, and great-granddaughters Quinn and Maisie. He also leaves behind his brother Lane Slusher (Mina) and sister Jane S. Williams as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Shortly after his graduation from Floyd High School in 1944, Maurice and three friends enlisted in the Navy. He was assigned to a yard mine sweeper and served sixteen months (Feb 19, 1945 to July 30, 1946). When he came home, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service, beginning in 1947 as a clerk in the Floyd Post Office. From 1962 to 1988, he worked as a rural mail carrier, serving 500 households on a ninety-three mile route. He was also elected as State Steward for the Rural Letter Carriers of Virginia (1975-1988). As an avid stamp collector he built a collection of post mark covers from community post offices in Floyd County dating back to the early 1800s. He donated his collection of postal memorabilia to the Floyd County Historical Society where a postal display is presented. Maurice loved baseball and was one of the original members of the Floyd Blue Sox who played in the Tri-County League beginning in 1947. He umpired high school games, coached Little League teams, and followed the game of baseball all his life. He enjoyed music, especially bluegrass, and was a familiar face at festivals, fiddlers conventions, and concerts at the Country Store. Maurice helped bring County Sales to Floyd and worked to make the company a success. Maurice devoted his life to his community, family, and farm. He and Nadine had been active members of Falling Branch United Methodist Church since 1958, serving the church in all capacities. He was a charter member of the Floyd County Historical Society and freely shared his love and knowledge of county history. He restored, maintained, and documented the Jacob Slusher and Weeks Cemeteries. Having grown up tending the farm that had belonged to his great-great-great grandfather, Maurice also continued farming and gardening on his own, raising beef cattle and improving his land. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by the Floyd VFW Post # 7854 and American Legion Post #127.² He was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 14, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Nadine Lumis Hale, daughter of William Horace Hale and Myrtle Tida DeWeese, on October 8, 1951 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,5 Maurice Trent Slusher died on September 4, 2019 at Virginia at age 92.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-6898.¹² Robert Lee Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 29, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10,12,6 He married Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly on December 22, 1948 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^13,4,10,14 Robert Lee Hale died on March 31, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^4,5,12 He Robert Lee Hale, 92, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011. He was born on August 29, 1918, to the late Horace and Myrtle DeWeese Hale. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Lilly Hale; and his sisters, Margie Swope and Irene Collier. He is survived by his son, Gary L. Hale and wife, Debra; daughters, Louise Conner and husband, Jack, Virginia (Ginny) Smith and husband, Mark, and Sandra (Sandy) Perdue and husband, Jim; brothers, William Hale, and Thomas Hale and wife, Janie; sister, Nadine Slusher and husband, Maurice; grandchildren, Christopher Conner and wife, Reneé, Gregory Conner and wife, Amanda, Heather Young and husband, Justin, Bradley Hale and wife, Mandi, and Brian Perdue; greatgrandchildren, Luke Conner, Allee Hale, Joshua Conner, Noah Hale, and Mason Young; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; his special kitty, Alley; and a special long term friend, Ezera Wertz. Robert was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He worked for Magic City Ford, Fulton Lincoln Mercury, Zeller Lincoln Mercury, and following his retirement, he operated Hale's Produce in Salem, Va., and on Brambleton Ave. in Roanoke. He had a "Green Thumb" for growing vegetables. His special pride was his tomatoes. When the seed catalogs arrived in the fall, he studied all the varieties to select the best. His special excitement was the arrival of the boxes of seeds he had ordered that always seemed to appear on the coldest, snowy days of January. He loved going through them and studying the seed count and deciding where to place them in the garden. He loved the soil, and was happiest working in the garden. Robert also loved giving tractor rides to his greatgrandchildren. He lived through many world changes in the span of 92 years. He often commented on how things had changed and developed from the 1920s, 30s, etc. He, his father, Horace, and brother, William, cut and delivered by horse and trailer the logs used to build the Coffee Pot on Brambleton Ave. He remembered the many miles of farms and orchards that are now replaced by subdivisions and shopping malls. On a visit to his doctor in Clearbrook, we passed through the Oak Grove section of Rt. 419 and he stated all of this area used to be peach orchards. Robert worried about the food and water supply for the next generations. He loved his family and enjoyed all of the calls and visits, and was excited to share them. Also, of much enjoyment was his "walking partners" at Crossroads and Valley View Malls, his neighbors and many close friendships that he had developed over the years.
Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.The family would like to express their thanks to Loretta Lucado for all of her visits; his neighbor, Everette Boothe for helping Robert and being his special friend; and a special thanks to Mark for his daily attention, care and love for "Dad." Additionally, a special word of thanks to Dr. Stephen Couture and Adren for their dedication and attention to Robert's healthcare over the years. on April 2, 2011.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4624.¹⁰ Margie Ann Hale was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,6,12 She was born on April 8, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{13,11,10,12,6,7,3,4} She married James Nathan King Sr., son of Eugene O. King and Delia Alica Mills, on May 23, 1940 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,11,7,14 As of May 23, 1940,her married name was King.⁷ As of February 14, 1959,her married name was Swope.¹² Margie Ann Hale married John Henry Swope on February 14, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,15,16,12,6,7} Margie Ann Hale died on September 30, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^13,2,10,12,6 She SWOPE, Margie Ann, 73, of 4514 Cresthill Dr., S.W., passed away Thursday, September 30, 1993, in a local nursing home. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, John H. Swope, Roanoke; son, James N. King; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Bruce Young; son and daughter-in-law, Wes and Shari Swope, all of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and John Stanley, Acworth, Ga; three grandchildren, Jonathan Micheal Swope, Roanoke, Daniel R.S. Barnes, Roanoke, Melissa Lee Stanley, Acworth, Ga; three brothers, Robert Lee Hale, Roanoke; Thomas E. Hale, Roanoke, William H. Hale, Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Irene Collier, Blacksburg, Nadine Slusher, Floyd. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on October 1, 1993.²

     William Herbert Hale William Herbert Hale, age 97 of Miami Township, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Oak Creek Terrace, Kettering. He was born April 10, 1921 in Copper Hill, Virginia to the late William and Myrtle (DeWeese) Hale. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Erma Dene Hale; a dear companion of 20 years, Jetty Holthaus and siblings, Irene Collier, Margie Swope and Robert Hale. He is survived by his sons, Bill (Linda) Hale and H. Brent Hale; grandchildren, Jason (Karrie) Hale and Kyle (Brooke) Hale; great grandchildren, Adeline, June and Quinn; siblings, Nadine (Maurice) Slusher and Tommy (Janie) Hale and in-laws, Geneva (James) Hayman and Georgetta Sergent as well as many extended family members and friends, including the special caregivers at Oak Creek Terrace. Bill had honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII as a Staff Sergeant. He was a retiree of Air Products as an over-the-road truck driver and belonged to the Teamsters Union Local 836 and 957. Bill enjoyed many past-times including golf, visits to Florida, long drives, yardwork and gardening. He will always be remembered for his no non-sense way, independence, dry wit and extremely high work ethic. Procession to Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville for burial with military honors will conclude services.² He was buried at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 East Lytle 5 Points Road, Springboro, Warren Co., Ohio.² He was born on April 10, 1921 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 He married Erma Dene Collins circa 1947.^2,9,10 William Herbert Hale died on March 6, 2019 at Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 97.²

     Althia Irene Hale was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4515.¹⁰ She was born on January 17, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,2,9,4,11 As of July 9, 1944,her married name was Collier.³ She married Hillard Sampson Collier on July 9, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,3 Althia Irene Hale died on October 22, 1996 at West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.^10,2,9 She COLLIER, Althia Irene, 73, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996, at her son's home in Westchester, Pa. She was born on January 17, 1923 in Copper Hill to the late Horace and Myrtle Hale. Some of her favorite hobbies included canning and gardening and she was also known as a master at making homemade quilts. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Darrel and Mary Collier, Westchester, Pa; two grandchildren, Dillon Hale Collier and Jordan Peter Collier, both of Westchester, Pa; a sister, Nadine Slusher, Floyd; three brothers, Robert Hale, Thomas Hale, both of Roanoke, and William Hale, Ohio; and a brother-in-law, John Swope, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on October 25, 1996.²

     Bobby Lewis Trail Bobby Lewis Trail, 56 of Check, left this life for his heavenly home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harlie Bryant Trail & Ollie Mae Trail; and his beloved dog, Little Bit. He is survived by his sister, Carol Caldwell; Niece, Jennifer Whitlock; Nephew, Timothy Caldwell; and his church family at Stonewall House of Prayer.³ He was born on January 22, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Gloetta Peeples Vass on November 15, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Bobby Lewis Trail and Gloetta Peeples Vass were divorced on October 20, 1994 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Bobby Lewis Trail married Deana Jo Thrasher on December 28, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia; This was the second marriage for both Deanna and Bobby.¹ Bobby Lewis Trail died on January 15, 2022 at Virginia at age 56.³

     Deana Jo Thrasher Deana Jo Trail, 58, of Roanoke, passed away on January 17, 2020. She was born in Virginia on January 20, 1961 to Mary Assaid and the late Buddy Shields. She was also preceded in death by grandparents, Stanley Bud Bishop and Annie Merle Bishop and her first love, Jimmy Lee Belton. Deana is survived by a daughter, Jamey Avancini; a son, Zachary Bolton; grandchildren, Kayla Avancini, Sydney Avancini, Rhaylee Bolton and, Oliver Bolton; sister, Kimberly Thrasher; brother, Mark Assaid and her feline fur baby, Annie.³ She was born on January 20, 1961 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 28, 1998,her married name was Trail.¹ She married Bobby Lewis Trail, son of Harlie Bryant Trail and Ollie Mae Hale, on December 28, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia; This was the second marriage for both Deanna and Bobby.¹ Deana Jo Thrasher died on January 17, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.³

     Thomas Jefferson Boyd was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,6 His Social Security Number was 226-16-5268.⁸ He was born on November 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.^1,4,7,9,8,5 He married Claudine Gearheart, daughter of Eugene Albert Gearheart and Callie Ann Stump, on September 16, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Thomas Jefferson Boyd and an unknown person were divorced on September 22, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He died on December 14, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,7,9,6 He Thomas Jefferson Boyd, age 83, died Friday in a Salem hospital. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are one son, Coolidge Boyd; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Willis, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on December 16, 1984.⁶