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     Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,2 He was born on September 6, 1913 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4,6 He married Lena Mae Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on November 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jefferson Carson "Jeff" Mitchell Sr. died on March 17, 1952 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 38; Jefferson Jr. shot and fatally wounded his father. He was later stabbed and killed by a fellow inmate in the Richmond, VA prison.^5,7,2,4

     Jefferson Carson Mitchell Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6 He was born on August 27, 1932 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He died on February 3, 1960 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 27; Jefferson Jr. shot and fatally wounded his father. He was later stabbed and killed by a fellow inmate in the Richmond, VA prison.^1,4,6 He Funeral for Jefferson Carson Mitchell Jr., 27, who was killed at state penitentiary Wednesday will be Saturday. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Lena Willis Mitchell, Check; four sisters, Mrs. Barbara Warren, Danville; Mrs. Thomas Maxey, Miss Wanda Mitchell and Miss Linda Mitchell, all of Check; two brothers, Douglas Mitchell and Don Mitchell, both of Check. on February 5, 1960.⁶

     Malissa Dawn Greenwood was born on November 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of April 10, 1982,her married name was Breeden.² She married Jay Randall Breeden on April 10, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Malissa Dawn Greenwood and Jay Randall Breeden were divorced on June 5, 2002 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ Malissa Dawn Greenwood died on September 22, 2003 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 41.¹ She BREEDEN, Malissa Greenwood, 41, of Herndon, Va., formerly of Boones Mill, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2003 at Fairfax County Hospital. She was a data entry operator at Lab Corp. of America. Survivors include her two precious children, Dale Breeden and Amy Breeden of the home; their dad, Jay Breeden; parents, Wendell and Wanda Greenwood; one brother, Gregory Greenwood; grandmother, Lena Mitchell; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. on October 3, 2003.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-70-7138.¹¹ Ora Ann Walters was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 She was born on April 22, 1910 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,3 As of November 8, 1926,her married name was Nolley.⁴ She married Charles Ralph "Charlie" Nolley Sr. on November 8, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Ora Ann Walters died on November 16, 1999 at Virginia at age 89.^4,11,2 She NOLLEY, Ora Walters, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Ralph Nolley Sr. and her parents, William C. ("Dewey") Walters and Susie Boyd Walters and also her sister, Lillie W. Jenkins and two brothers, Jasper ("Jack") Walters and Henry Walters. Mrs. Nolley was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker, and was a long time member of Melrose Baptist Church, where she served in the nursery department for many years. Surviving are her daughter and son-in law, Hazel N.Livingston and Berkley Livingston of Salem; son and daughter-in-law, C. Ralph Nolley, Jr. and June S. Nolley of Raonoke; three grandchildren, Luanne J. Nolley and her friend, Butch Meredith of Roanoke, Barbara Hale and her husband, Ronnie Wayne Hale of Midlothian and Deidra L Stevens and husband, L. Andrew Stevens of Roanoke; four great-grandchildren, Matthew Hale, Amanda Hale, Jessica Hale and Robert Stevens; four sisters, Mildred Walters and Garnette Rose, both of Salem, Gladys Agee of Christiansburg and Louise Austin of salem; three brothers, Earl Walters of Salem, Everette Walters of Roanoke and Guy Walters of Salem, and numerous nieces and nephews. Internment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 19, 1999.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-1629.⁶ Charles Ralph "Charlie" Nolley Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on April 16, 1903 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5 He married Ora Ann Walters, daughter of William Curtis "Dewey" Walters III and Louise Hester Susie Boyd, on November 8, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 Charles Ralph "Charlie" Nolley Sr. died on July 24, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^6,2,4

     Jasper William "Jack" Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pfc 328 Harbor Craft Co TC WWII."^3,4,7,12 He was born on February 18, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,6,4,17,18,11,12,13,19} He married Annie Rebecca Vest, daughter of Jessie David Vest and Etta "Ettie" Vest, on February 27, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,5,7,18,10,12} Jasper William "Jack" Walters died on March 2, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41; Died in an industrial accident.^3,4,18,12,19

     Hazel Margaret Nolley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 23, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 As of December 15, 1954,her married name was Thornton.⁴ She married Roy Junior Thornton on December 15, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Hazel Margaret Nolley and Roy Junior Thornton were divorced on March 19, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ As of June 18, 1962,her married name was Livingston.⁴ Hazel Margaret Nolley married Henry Berkley Livingston on June 18, 1962 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,9,6 Hazel Margaret Nolley died on July 20, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.⁶ She Hazel Nolley Livingston, 92, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1931, to the late Charles and Ora Nolley. Hazel was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Berkley Livingston and a brother, Ralph Nolley. Hazel is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Deidra L. and Andy Stevens; grandson, Robert Lyle Stevens and his girlfriend, Lauren Starling; sister-in-law, June S. Nolley; nieces, Luanne N. Meredith (Butch) and Barbara N. Hale (Ronnie); numerous cousins, great-nieces and nephews and friends; and two special great-grandcats, Coco and Luna. Burial to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 23, 2023.⁶

     Henry Berkley Livingston Henry Berkley Livingston, 91 of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2016. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his brother, Leroy Livingston; 2 sisters, Corrine Haas and Dottie French. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Nolley Livingston; daughter, Deidra L. Stevens and husband, Andy; grandson, Robert Stevens. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on July 19, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Hazel Margaret Nolley, daughter of Charles Ralph "Charlie" Nolley Sr. and Ora Ann Walters, on June 18, 1962 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,7 Henry Berkley Livingston died on August 22, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.⁵

     Charles Ralph Nolley Jr. was born on March 4, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Barbara June Sowder on May 19, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9,3,5 Charles Ralph Nolley Jr. died on January 6, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.³ He Our much loved, Charles "Ralph" Nolley Jr., of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with God suddenly, and unexpectedly, on Thursday morning, January 6, 2022, at the age of 87. He rejoins his parents, Charles R. and Ora W. Nolley, and his sister, Helen, who preceded him. Ralph leaves behind his true love, his wife, June Sowder Nolley. He told his daughter not long ago that he first saw June when he was only 16 or 17 years of age, and immediately decided he would marry her one day. They were married in May of 1956, and he cherished her with all of his heart until he died. He dearly loved all of his family, and will be greatly missed by his children, Luanne N. and Butch Meredith, and Barbara N. and Ronnie Hale; grandchildren, Matt, Aubrey, Amanda, and Jessica Hale; great-grandson, Quentin Hale; sister, Hazel Livingston; beloved niece, Deidra (Andy) Stevens; great-nephew, Robert Stevens; and many cousins. Ralph accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and spent his life serving his Lord. Throughout his long career as a temperature control mechanic with Johnson Controls, "the Control Man," he always remained very active in church. During the years his daughters were growing up, he served as a Deacon, Trustee, and property committee member at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Ralph and June later rejoined their home church, Melrose Baptist. Since retiring from work at age 62, they both spent most of their time serving in multiple positions at Melrose. Ralph served as a Sunday School secretary and various other supportive roles. However, his main ministry was as a Property Committee member (he was Chair for several years) and as the Keeper of All the Keys. For many years, everyone knew that if you had ANY problem, the first thing you do is, "Call Ralph." For the last several years, he loved mentoring his son-in-law, Butch, to take over his multitude of duties. They had a wonderful relationship, and he was so proud that Butch took his advice--most of the time! Ralph also loved his many years of fellowship with his buddies (male and female) who work so diligently to maintain the church property and buildings. Ralph greatly loved his Melrose family, including the pastors (current and past), church staff, and especially his numerous honorary "daughters" and "sons." There are too many of you to name, but we trust that each of you knows the special place you held in his heart. We, his Nolley family, are so grateful to all of you for your love and care for him, and for us. Your outpouring of love and support means more than words can express. We love you! On January 9, 2022.³

     Mildred Eva Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-0575.⁸ She was born on November 14, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,8,14 She died on July 9, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^5,7,8,15,9 She Mildred E. Walters, 87, of Salem passed away Monday, July 9, 2007. She was born November 14, 1919 in Floyd County, Va. daughter of the late William C. and Susie L. Boyd Walters. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lilly E. Jenkins, Ora Nolley, and Louise Austin; five brothers, Guy Neil Walters, James Early Walters, Jack Jasper Walters, Everett Walters and Henry Walters; and a niece, Bonnie Kitts. Mrs. Walters was a retired Nurses Aide, worked at Valleydale for many years and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Her surviving family includes two sisters and brother-in-law, Garnette Rose and Gladys and Andrew Agee; sisters-in-law, Beulah Walters and Ina Walters; brother-in-law, Jack Austin; nieces, Carolyn Perdue, Dianne Kelley, Linda Dickerson, Elizabeth Kelly, Barbara Overstreet, Karen Wilson, Hazel Livingston, Deborah Schere, Janet Camper and Phyllis Paulin; and nephews, Michael Austin, Ralph Nolley, Charles Nunnery, Carl William Walters, David Walters, Neil Walters and Carlton Bones. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on July 10, 2007.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 410-03-7620.¹⁴ James Earl Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 7, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,14,4,15,16 He died on August 8, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,14,4,5,16 He James Earl Walters, 93, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2005. He was born in Floyd County, Va. and had been an area resident for the past 50 years. He retired after many years of working in highway construction, was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. His surviving family includes a brother and sister-in-law, Guy N. and Ina C. Walters; sisters, Garnette W. Rose, Mildred E. Walters, and Gladys R. Agee; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Floyd, Va. on August 10, 2005.²

     Guy Neil Walters Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 224-32-3926.⁵ He was born on October 23, 1926 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,13,4,5,6,14} He married Ina Lee Craighead, daughter of Isaac Eldridge Craighead and Susie Ethel Wilson, on July 9, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^15,16,2,3 Guy Neil Walters Sr. died on December 12, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,13,4 He Guy Neil Walters, Sr., 79, of Salem, died Monday, December 12, 2005 at Roanoke Carilion Memorial Hospital. He was born October 23, 1926 in Floyd County, Va. a son of the late William Curtis (Dewey) and Susie Louise Boyd Walters. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lilly Jenkins, Ora Nolley and Louise Austin; four brothers, James Early Walters, Jack Jasper Walters, Everett Walters and Henry Walters. Mr. Walters was retired from General Electric, and was a member of South Side Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and part time song leader. He was a World War II US Army Veteran. Surviving family include his wife, Ina Lee Craighead Walters; son, Guy Neil Walters, Jr. and wife, Teresa Atkins Walter; two grandchildren, April and Joshua Walters; step-grandchildren, E.W. and Adam Schoonover; great-grandson, Christopher Walters; three sisters, Garnette Rose, Mildred Walters and Gladys and Andrew Agee; brother-in-law, Jack Austin. Interment will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on December 13, 2005.²

     Annie Rebecca Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-3520.⁹ She was born on July 27, 1922 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,4 As of February 27, 1937,her married name was Walters.¹ She married Jasper William "Jack" Walters, son of William Curtis "Dewey" Walters III and Louise Hester Susie Boyd, on February 27, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,10,11,2,12,5} Annie Rebecca Vest died on March 6, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^9,10,2,5 She WALTERS, Annie R., 72, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 6, 1995. She was the widow of Jasper W. Walters and a member of Harvest Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Carl W. Walters Sr., Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah T. and John A. Scherer, N.C; four grandchildren, C.W. Walters Jr., Roanoke, Shannon Walters, Lafayette, Ashley Walters, Cloverdale, Jim Thurman, N.C; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Walters and Forrest Walters; sisters, Mamie Link, Check, Effie Poff, Roanoke, Velvie Walters, Roanoke, Hazel Huff, Chamblissburg. on March 7, 1995.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 231-52-1697.⁸ Carl William Walters Sr. married Cheryl Hodges.⁴ Carl William Walters Sr. was born on January 3, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6,8 He married Shirley Ann Percell on May 18, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,3,7 Carl William Walters Sr. and Shirley Ann Percell were divorced on February 27, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Carl William Walters Sr. married Nancy Ellen Drew on November 14, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,6 Carl William Walters Sr. and Nancy Ellen Drew were divorced on January 30, 1996 at Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia.⁷ Carl William Walters Sr. died on June 30, 2011 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,8 He Carl William Walters Sr., 69, of Boones Mill, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at his home. He was a loving and caring man that will be greatly missed by all. He was born on January 3, 1942, a son of the late Jasper W. and Annie Vest Walters. Surviving are his loving wife, Cheryl Hodges Walters, of Boones Mill; sons, C.W. Walters Jr. and wife, Susan, of New Castle, Shannon Lee Walters and wife, Melody, of Vinton; daughter, Ashley Drew Walters, of Botetourt County; grandsons, Hunter Lee Walters and Forest Lee Walters; granddaughter, Emily Pauline Walters; sister, Deborah T. Scherer and husband John, of Pinehurst, N.C; and many friends and other family members. Carl was a member of the local chapter of IUEC from 1969 to 2000, a business agent with NEIEP from 2001 to 2011, and a member of the Melrose Masonic Lodge #139 A.F. & A.M. since 1982 where he was Master Mason. on July 2, 2011.⁴

     Shirley Ann Percell was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She Shirley Percell Fairtrace, 79, of Moneta, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2022. Her husband and son Shannon were at her bedside when she passed. Shirley was a very special lady that could light up a room by her presence alone. She had a flair for decorating and fashion, both of which she loved to do. Above all else, her passion was to dig in the dirt and plant anything that would grow, flowers, trees, a garden. Shirley had a green thumb. She would walk through a field of grass, stop, and pick up a four leaf clover. She often said they spoke to her. Shirley was a kind, gentle and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved animals of every kind, birds and especially ducks, baby pigs, donkeys and our dogs, Willie and T. Her absence on earth has left a huge hole in our hearts but we are confident we will see her again in Heaven. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Percell; her father, Bernie Percell; sisters, Brenda Crouse and Doris Stanley and her uncle, Fred Percell. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry Fairtrace; sons, Shannon Walters and Carl Walters, Jr; step-son, Michael Fairtrace; step-daughter, Michele Wingfield; sisters, Joyce Guilliams and her husband, Tommy and Wanda Trent and her husband, Gene West; grandchildren, Hunter Walters, Emily and Forest Walters, Miranda Hawking, Hayden and Lena Fairtrace and Haleigh Russell and three great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Maddox and Hunter. Burial will follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton VA.³ She was born on March 19, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of May 18, 1958,her married name was Walters.¹ She married Carl William Walters Sr., son of Jasper William "Jack" Walters and Annie Rebecca Vest, on May 18, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^4,5,1 Shirley Ann Percell and Carl William Walters Sr. were divorced on February 27, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Shirley Ann Percell died on March 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.³

     Nancy Ellen Drew Nancy D. Walters, January 10, 1945 - November 8, 2023. Nancy Ellen Drew Walters, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.⁵ She was born on January 10, 1945 at Florida.^3,5 As of November 14, 1975,her married name was Walters.³ She married Carl William Walters Sr., son of Jasper William "Jack" Walters and Annie Rebecca Vest, on November 14, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Nancy Ellen Drew and Carl William Walters Sr. were divorced on January 30, 1996 at Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia.⁴ Nancy Ellen Drew died on November 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 78.⁵

     James Rawley Thurman Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He James Rawley Thurman, Jr., 76, of Roanoke passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. He was a son of the late James Rawley Thurman, Sr. and Altha Mae Mabes Thurman. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Pat Thurman. Surviving are his son, Jim Thurman, III and his wife, Kim; two grandchildren, Jamal Thomas and Bentley "Sambo" Stalnaker; and two nephews. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton.⁶ He was born on April 16, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Deborah Laguinn Walters, daughter of Jasper William "Jack" Walters and Annie Rebecca Vest, on February 28, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Rawley Thurman Jr. and Deborah Laguinn Walters were divorced on December 30, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ James Rawley Thurman Jr. died on March 21, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.⁶