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     Wayne Franklin Compton was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 21, 1939 at Haysi, Dickenson Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Joy Faye Craig, daughter of John William Craig and Josephine Nannie Webster, circa 1959.¹ Wayne Franklin Compton died on September 7, 2015 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 76.¹ He Wayne Franklin Compton, 76, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. He was born in Haysi, Va., on May 21, 1939, to the late Rufus Howard and Ruby Willis Compton. He also preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Jefferson "Jeff" Compton. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1956 until 1959. Wayne worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Wiley N Jackson also worked at the motor pool at Virginia Tech, and was self employed as a mechanic in Elliston. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joy C. Compton of Blacksburg; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Clifford "Cliff" and Sherry Jones Compton of Christiansburg; two sisters and brother-in-law, Theda Webster of Christiansburg, and Dorothy Sue and Teddy Willis of Clover, S.C; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Sidney Compton of Christiansburg; two grandchildren, Tera Kay Compton of Christiansburg, Sgt. Karen Elaine Compton of Ft. Irwin, Calif; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne is also survived by many friends and two special friends, Henery Garnard and Timmy Mills. Funeral Services will be conducted in the North Fork Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank the nursing staff in the ICU of Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery for all the help and support during Wayne's illness. on September 9, 2015.¹

     Colleen Webster Craig was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 She was born on August 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 As of April 19, 1945,her married name was Bland.⁴ She married Ivan Thomas Bland on April 19, 1945 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^6,4 Colleen Webster Craig died on February 12, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36; Murdered by her husband in a Roanoke parking lot.^6,5

     Her Social Security Number was 229-56-9079.² Ina Gladys Reed was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on November 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,1 As of April 2, 1937,her married name was Webster.¹ She married Rodney Milton Webster, son of Josiah David "Joe" Webster and Ida May Conner, on April 2, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 Ina Gladys Reed died on December 15, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^3,2 She WEBSTER, Ina Gladys, 85, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 15, 1996, in Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. Burial in the North Fork Cemetery. on December 17, 1996.³

     Ida Mae Vaden was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on December 14, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth year of 1920.^2,3,4 As of June 20, 1940,her married name was Webster.² She married John Thrash Webster, son of Josiah David "Joe" Webster and Ida May Conner, on June 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3 Ida Mae Vaden died on April 21, 1958 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 36.³

     Infant Female Conner was born on October 15, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died before 1890; Not enumerated with her family in the 1890 Census.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8910.⁴ Rebecca Grace Sisson was born on September 10, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of January 4, 1966,her married name was Booth.³ She married Rodney Junior Booth, son of Warren Harding Booth and Athleen Ruby Howell, on January 4, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,3,6,8 Rebecca Grace Sisson died on December 20, 2003 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 58.^4,6 She Rebecca Sisson Booth, 58, of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2003 at a Johnson City, Tennessee, hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, VA on September 10, 1945 to the late Walter Ford and Lelia G. Sisson. Rebecca was predeceased by her parents, her husband Rodney Booth, Jr., as well as a sister, Josephine Sisson Sherwood. Survivors include sisters, Sue Woodahl, Myrtle Beach, SC, Mary Elizabeth Reich, Winston-Salem, NC and Dot King, Shawsville, VA. Rebecca was a loving mother and grandmother to sons, John Booth, Christiansburg, Joe Booth, Riner, VA; grandchildren, Autumn Booth and Christina Booth; a special friend, Richard Lovegrove, Johnson City, TN; also fourteen nieces and nephews. on December 21, 2003.⁶

     Della Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died in 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     William Madison "Bill" Holliman Sr. was buried at Southland Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 245-22-6833.⁶ He married Thelma Louise Saul, daughter of Thomas Boyd Saul and Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow.^1,2,3 William Madison "Bill" Holliman Sr. was born on December 18, 1924 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^4,6,5 He died on January 14, 2006 at Richland Co., South Carolina, at age 81.^6,5 He WEST COLUMBIA — Services for William "Bill" M. Holliman, Sr., 81, will be held 1 p.m. Monday January 16, 2006, at Grace Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Bob Kelley. Interment will follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Travis Holliman, Brian Holliman, Michael Holliman, Trent McSwain, Todd McSwain and David Kammerer. Mr. Holliman died Saturday, January 14, 2006. Born December 18, 1924, in Charlotte, NC, he was a son of the late Carl G. and Ora Goers Holliman. He served with the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII, receiving a Purple Heart at the battle of Imo Jimo. Mr. Holliman was a York Rite Mason. He was a former employee of Eastern Air Lines in Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC. Mr Holliman was the owner/operator of Reliable Frame & Alignment in West Columbia. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in West Columbia. Surviving are his wife, Thelma S. Holliman of West Columbia; sons and daughters-in-law, Wiliam M. Jr. and Grace Holliman of West Columbia, and Donald R. and Cindy M. Holliman of Cayce; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy H. and Todd McSwain of Lexington; six grandchildren, Kim Frawley, Robin Spires, Travis Holliman, Brian Holliman, Michael Holliman and Trent McSwain; four great-grandchildren, Payton Frawley, Braidon Frawley, Madison Spires, and Preston Spires. Mr. Holliman was preceded in death by a son, Robert G. Holliman and sisters Peggy Bell and Margie Eaton. on January 15, 2006.⁵

     Joseph Benjamin Wray was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 His Social Security Number was 223-22-9353.³ He was born on January 13, 1924 at Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,6,3,4,8,7,9} He married Helen Marie Saul, daughter of Thomas Boyd Saul and Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow, on July 4, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,1,2 Joseph Benjamin Wray died on October 25, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^6,2,3,8,7,5 He WRAY, Joseph Benjamin, ("J. B."), 72, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, October 25, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Hodges, and a brother, Thomas Wray. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Surviving are his wife, Helen Saul Wray of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Gloria Wray of Miami, Fla., and Brenda and Richard Williams of Rocky Mount; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Julia and Cecil Wray, and Frances and Alfred Law of Rocky Mount; one sister-in-law, Algie Wray of Rocky Mount; two brothers-in-law, James Saul and Earl Saul and his wife Annette of Rocky Mount; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Thelma and Bill Holliman of Columbia, S.C., and Letha and Floyd Wheeler of Burnsville, N.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on October 27, 1996.²

     Floyd Wheeler Floyd Wheeler, January 17, 1932 - April 27, 2020. Floyd Wheeler, 88, of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord, Monday April 27, 2020 at Mission Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late John Moss and Rosella Berry Wheeler. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Boyd, Lloyd, Edgar and Clarence Wheeler; sisters: Mozelle Webb, Veo Byrd, and Linda Lou Wheeler; grandchildren: Shannon Ray, Deborah Wheeler Tipton and Ava Kennedy Byrd. Floyd was a welder in the shipyards. Later he was an employee of Mohasco and OMC of Burnsville. He was a member of Green Mountain Free Will Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Floyd was loved by all whom knew him. Surviving is his loving wife of 67 years, Letha Saul Wheeler; three children: Linda Hudgins and husband Michael, Tommy Wheeler and wife Lynn, Pam Clark and Ronnie; a sister, Alena Silvers and husband Reece, all of Burnsville; grandchildren, James, Josh, John, and Sabrina; eleven great-grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; and a lifelong friend, Charlie Edwards. Interment will take place in Higgins Cemetery.⁶ He was buried at Higgins Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Higgins, Yancey Co., North Carolina.⁶ He was born on January 17, 1932 at Higgins, Yancey Co., North Carolina.^5,6,7 He married Letha Augusta Saul, daughter of Thomas Boyd Saul and Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow, on November 24, 1959 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 Floyd Wheeler died on April 27, 2020 at Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 88.⁶

     Virginia Annette Whitlow Virginia Annette Whitlow Saul, August 21, 1934 - August 16, 2018. Virginia Annette Saul, age 83 of Rocky Mount, passed quietly on Thursday morning August 16, 2018 in her sleep and was embraced by the arms of her Lord and Savior and greeted by her husband, Earl Saul; her parents, TL and Geneva Whitlow; her baby brother, R.J; and special aunt, Virginia Agee; and many other family and friends. Mom was a hard-working woman. She married dad in December of 1951 and they lived in Callaway. She carried buckets of water from the spring for all things and chopped her wood for her kitchen stove. She worked beside dad in the garden, hayfields, and the farm, and still took care of all the duties of a housewife and mother. Mom and Dad owned and operated Saul's Grocery at Six Mile Post in the 60's. Mom started her first public job in the mid 70's at Virginia Apparel Corp. and retired after 20 years of employment. She was a member of New Hope Methodist Church for over 40 years and was a Lay Speaker, a Lay Leader and Secretary for the UMW. We have never heard anyone say a bad word about mom. She was a kind, carrying and loving woman. She always greeted people with a smile and hello. She is dearly loved by many not just her family. She loved her flowers, sunshine, bluegrass music, western shows and ice cream. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Carlton and Kay Saul; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Saul, Sharon and Jerry Trammell; grandchildren, Natasha Saul and Gary Prater, Jackson Saul, Richard and Heather Ferguson, Jessica Ferguson, Ashley, Sandra and Katherine Altice; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Ferguson and Cameron Ingle, Richard Ferguson, Jr., Brenden Saul, Wyatt and Nathan Prater; brother, Roger and Irla Whitlow; sisters-in-laws, Helen Wray, Leatha and Floyd Wheeler; aunt, Mattie Massey; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery.² She was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 21, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 11, 1951,her married name was Saul.¹ She married Earl Wesley Saul, son of Thomas Boyd Saul and Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow, on December 11, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Virginia Annette Whitlow died on August 16, 2018 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3