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     His Social Security Number was 229-50-9284.¹¹ Danny Stewart Britts was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,12 He was born on September 30, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^{11,3,4,6,7,13,12} He married Lura Mae Johnson on June 10, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Danny Stewart Britts and Lura Mae Johnson were divorced on September 4, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Danny Stewart Britts married Donna Lee Galloway on December 31, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Danny Stewart Britts and Donna Lee Galloway were divorced on August 21, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Danny Stewart Britts died on July 4, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^{11,2,3,5,13,12} He BRITTS, Danny Stewart, 59, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2000. on July 6, 2000.²

     Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,9 His Social Security Number was 227-36-3997.⁴ He was born on January 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,8,7} He married Charlotte Louise Britts, daughter of Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts and Florence Ellen Huffman, on November 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. and Charlotte Louise Britts were divorced on January 17, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. died on March 25, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^{3,4,5,6,8,10,9} He GILLESPIE, Joseph A., Sr., 67, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 25, 1999. Joseph was a retired accountant and was preceded in death by a daughter, Yvonne G. Bush. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Tessy and Tony Minnick, Roanoke; sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph A. Gillespie, Jr., Virginia Beach, Steven T. Gillespie, Thomas J. Gillespie, Vincent T. Gillespie, John E. Gillespie and Amy Jones, all of Roanoke, Gary G. and Sandy Gillespie, Huddleston; grandchildren, Krystal, Keisha, Bobbi Lynn, Shenandoah, Steve, Valerie, Stephanie, Ashley, Adrian, Joey and Jason; great-grandson, Harrison; brothers, John Robert Gillespie, Alexandria, James and Michael Gillespie, Roanoke; sisters, Mary Hardie, Nora Weikel, Cecelia Crotts, Elizabeth Dean, Helena Gillespie, Sara Rakestraw, all of Roanoke; special friend, Pat Stover, Roanoke. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. on March 26, 1999.⁹

     Linda Lee Britts On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Linda Britts Johnson passed away at the age of 79, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on April 23, 1945 to E.C. Britts and Florence Huffman Britts Gordon. She grew up in New Castle, and the family later moved to Vinton, where she attended Lord Botetourt High School. On November 22, 1961, she married James “Jay” Hammond Johnson, III in Roanoke, VA. Jay said she was the most “beautiful girl in the world.” Together they raised three children: Catherine Yvette, Patrick Scott, and Clint Andrew. When she was younger, Linda worked at Roanoke Electric Steel Credit Union, where everyone loved her. Later, she worked for a security company delivering money to ATMs for the banks. She wore a uniform and carried a gun. Her children jokingly called her "Barney Fife". She was an avid sports lover, and was the pitcher on a "fast pitch" softball team, the Green Machine. While fast pitch was very hard, Linda excelled and was the best in the state. The Green Machine won the Fast Pitch State Championship in Virginia. Later in life, Linda took up golfing, and in her competitive fashion, became VERY good at it. She was on several women’s golf teams and won many tournaments. Linda loved her family above all else. She was married to the love of her life, Jay, for almost 63 years. You could say they grew up together. Jay always said she was an excellent cook. So much so that he took up jogging because he jokingly said he “was getting fat”! She was blessed to be a part of the Johnson family, which had always been close, and would spend all of the big holidays together in love and fellowship. She loved her children and always made sure they had whatever they needed. She gave them all the love and cuddles any child could want. She was a wonderful wife, and loving mother, Granny, and Great Granny. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.C. and Florence; her brothers, A. Thomas Britts and Danny Britts; her sisters-in-law Lydia Johnson Wygal, Sharon Johnson, and Laurel Britts; her niece Yvonne Gillespie Bush; and nephews, Timothy Gillespie, Tommy Gillespie, Duane Britts, and Darrell Britts. She is survived by her adoring husband, Jay Johnson; her daughter Cathy Johnson; her sons, Scott Johnson and his wife, Sara; and Clint Johnson; her grandchildren Jessica Johnson Beasley (Brian), Cody James Johnson (Anastasia), Kaitlyn Renee Johnson, Emma Grace Johnson, and Patrick Scott Johnson, Jr; and great grandchildren Nola Grace Beasley, Ava Jane Johnson, Maddox Scott Beasley, and Chloe Yvette Johnson; her sister, Charlotte Gillespie Garst; and her brothers and sisters-in-law: Van Johnson (Teresa), Kirk Johnson, Roslyn Kingery (Glenn), Kendall Johnson (Channing); and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.⁵ She was born on April 23, 1945 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of November 22, 1961,her married name was Johnson.⁴ She married James Hammond "Jay" Johnson III on November 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 Linda Lee Britts died on July 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 79.⁵

     Alfred Theodore Britts was born on December 23, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Laurel Louise Maguire in July, 1959 at Dade Co., Florida.⁸ Alfred Theodore Britts died on March 30, 2015 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 76.² He Alfred Theodore Britts, 76, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1938, in New Castle, Va., and moved to Florida in 1997 from New Castle. Mr. Britts served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, and retired with the rank of Tech Sgt. He served in the SAC at Homestead AFB in Florida, in the Air Police. Mr. Britts also served in the SAC at Pease AFB in New Hampshire, and in the Honor Guard at PACAF Hickam AFB on Oahu in Hawaii. He was selected to serve as a Sky Marshal while finishing the last detail of his military career at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as Security for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After his military retirement, he joined the Virginia Department of Corrections, and was a Major at the Prince William Regional Adult Detention center in Manassas, Va. Later he joined the Prince William Sheriff’s Department, and served as a Deputy Sheriff and bailiff. He finished his civilian career as a Magistrate for Craig County, Va. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman, and a member of the Rotonda Golf Club. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Laurel; sons, Dwayne of Port Charlotte, and Devin and Daren, both of Manassas; sisters, Linda Johnson and Charlotte Garst, both of Roanoke, Va; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and 16 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Darrell. on April 2, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-0982.⁹ Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 6, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,10 He married Betty Jane Fisher on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,11 Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams died on February 6, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^9,2 He GUILLIAMS, Bernard Lawrence, ("Pete"), 64, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, February 6, 1994 in Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Guilliams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Centel Telephone Company. He is survived by his mother, Altha Furrow Guilliams of Callaway; wife, Betty Fisher Guilliams of the home; daughter, Pamela K. Guilliams of Roanoke; four sisters and brother-in-laws, Sylvia Cooper and Arlene Carter, both of Roanoke, Vera and John LaPrade of Boones Mill, Dot and James Webb of Callaway; six brothers and sister-in-laws, Newton and Norma Jean Guilliams, Coy and Carolina Guilliams, Fred and Barbara Guilliams, Ronnie and Joyce Guilliams, all of Callaway, Steve and Linda Guilliams of Sydnorsville, Barry Guilliams of Roanoke; a special friend, Alan Messenger; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park. on February 7, 1994.²

     Betty Jane Fisher was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 13, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of July 3, 1952,her married name was Guilliams.³ She married Bernard Lawrence "Pete" Guilliams, son of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on July 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Betty Jane Fisher died on November 23, 2022 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 90.⁵ She Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams, age 90, of Callaway, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Luther Milton Sr. and Lula Prillaman Fisher. She was also predeceased by her husband, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams; daughter, Pamela Guilliams Messenger; sisters, Blanche, Edith Paige and infants, Mary, Frances and Lena; brothers, Luther M. Jr. (L.M.), Grover W. Sr. (Bill), Jack P. Sr., Ralph, Howard L. (Sr) and infants, Henry and twin, Bobby Joe; sisters-in-law, Rachel, Hazel, Loleine, Toni and Carrie, Sylvia Cooper and Barbara Guilliams; brothers-in-law, Jack Helms, Danny and Coy Guilliams, Lloyd Cooper, Don Carter, John Laprade and Noel Carter; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Altha Guilliams. She is survived by her son-in-law, Alan Messenger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Newton (Norma) Guilliams, Vera Laprade, Arlene Carter, Caroline Guilliams, Dot (James) Webb, Steve (Linda) Guilliams, Fred, Barry and Ronnie (Joyce) Guilliams, along with many nieces and nephews, cousins; and a special friend, Glenn Turman. Betsy was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway and was retired from the Franklin County School Board office. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on November 26, 2022.⁵

     Pamela Kay Guilliams was buried at Guilliams Family Cemetery, 412 Sigmon Ridge Lane, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 19, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 20, 1996,her married name was Messenger.⁴ She married John Alan Messenger on April 20, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Pamela Kay Guilliams died on November 8, 2018 at Virginia at age 62.² She Pamela Guilliams Messenger, 62, of Callaway, Va., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was born December 19, 1955 and was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams; grandparents, Roy and Altha Guilliams and Luther and Lula Fisher; and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Alan Messenger; mother, Betty Fisher Guilliams, both of Callaway, special family friend, Glenn Turman of Penhook, Va; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, W.D. and Gaynell Messenger, Henry and Lynda Messenger, and sister-in-law, Mary Atkins; and over two dozen aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loved being a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway where she played the organ and piano for over forty years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Highland United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Amy Pannell officiating. Interment will follow in the Guilliams Family Cemetery at 2166 Five Mile Mountain Road in Callaway. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Flora Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, Pam requested that donations be made to Highland United Methodist Church, Callaway Volunteer Rescue Squad, or the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department. The family respectfully requests that no food be brought to the home. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on November 10, 2018.²

     Her Social Security Number was 559-30-5350.⁴ Her married name was Stepanick.³ Jean Anita Keaton married Edward Stepanick.³ Jean Anita Keaton was born on February 22, 1925 at South Dakota.^3,4 She died on October 30, 1996 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 71.^4,3

     Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall was buried at Fort Jones Cemetery, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co., California.³ He was born on May 19, 1923 at Ridge, Carter Co., Montana.^4,3 He married Hilda Biasca on November 29, 1947.³ Jackson Ray "Jack" Piersall died on August 21, 2006 at Yreka, Siskiyou Co., California, at age 83.^4,3 He Jack Ray Piersall, long-time Scott Valley rancher and contractor, passed away August 21, 2006, at Madrone Hospice House. Jack was born on May 19, 1923, in Ridge, Montana to Ray and Eunice Piersall, then spent his young school age years on the family homestead in Idaho. The family later moved to northern California's Humboldt County. Jack attended Humboldt State College before serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy in the Sea Bees. After the war he went on to earn his engineering degree and later obtained his building contractor license. Jack married his college sweetheart, Hilda Biasca, November 29, 1947 and they later moved to Siskiyou County where they raised their five children on their ranch in Scott Valley. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hilda, son and daughter-in-law Alan and Patsy Piersall of Greenview, daughter and son-in-law Susan and John Lupoli of San Diego, daughter and son-in-law Lauren and Ty Hisatomi of Ashland, Ore., and son J.D. Piersall of Fort Jones, along with grandchildren Brett Piersall, Amber Stewart, Sarah Griggs, Clint and Greg Newton, Jill and Jenny Lupoli and great-grandchildren Creed, Jack and Zoe-May Newton. Services will be held Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Fort Jones with internment in the Fort Jones cemetary following. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Madrone Hospice or Sacred Heart Parish will be greatly appreciated by the family. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. on August 23, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 571-20-5597.⁴ Robert S. Piersall married Ella E. Beach.⁵ Robert S. Piersall was born on March 12, 1925 at Idaho.^1,4 He married Gladys Maxine Taylor on December 22, 1950 at Humboldt Co., California.² Robert S. Piersall and Ella E. Beach were divorced in February, 1975 at Humboldt Co., California.⁵ Robert S. Piersall died on September 28, 1999 at age 74.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-2759.² Odessa Eliza "Liza" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Bolling.² She married Charles William "Charlie" Bolling.^2,4 Odessa Eliza "Liza" Manning was born on October 13, 1901 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on December 28, 1989 at age 88.^2,3

     Lona May Manning was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She died on June 22, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Mary Louise Wood was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-07-8942.⁴ She was born on November 26, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of September 4, 1942,her married name was Manning.² She married Samuel Otho Manning, son of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner, on September 4, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Mary Louise Wood died on May 22, 1998 at Virginia at age 78.^4,3 She MANNING, Louise W., 78, of Salem, peacefully went home on Friday, May 22, 1998. She was the daughter of John and Ina Lillian Moses Wood. She was a life long Salem resident and was a devoted member of Bend Union Chapel in Salem where she played the piano for over 20 years. She was also a member of Wabun Social Service Club where she was past President and active member. In 1996, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Samuel O. Manning. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Duncan of Salem; two grandchildren, Aija Duncan and Erin Duncan, a brother, Frank Wood of Elliston; many nieces and nephews of which the family would like to acknowledge their devotion and service to Louise during the past years. Special thanks goes to Dennis Clark, Charles Morris, Sandy Cooper, Dianne Cooper and Matt Cooper. In addition, the family would like to thank the many friends who shared with them through Louise's time of illness especially, Janet Coakley and family, Sue Perdue and Bryan Duncan. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tommy Hogan officiating. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. on Monday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial donations may be made to The Children's Health Investment Partnership at 402 Luck Ave. Roanoke, Va 24016 on May 24, 1998.³

     Her married name was Beahm.⁶ Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning Rebecca Ann Beahm Clark, Jan 21, 1959 - Dec 20, 2014. Rebecca (Becky) Ann Clark, 55, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend to those who were fortunate enough to know her. She was a wonderful giver and caretaker, and saw beauty in everything. Preceding her in death were her parents, Otho and Louise Manning. Her surviving family includes her husband, Dennis Clark; children, Aija Kroll and husband, Richard, and Erin Huffman and husband, Billy; brothers, Darren and John Jay Bolling; grandchildren, Zach, Madalyn, Julius, and Keegan; cousin, Glenn Wood; and many close friends.⁶ She married Unknown Beahm.^6,3 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning was born on January 21, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,4,6 She married Raymond Thomas Perdue, son of Thomas Algie Perdue and Ellen Sue Foster, on November 4, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of November 4, 1978,her married name was Perdue.³ Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning and Raymond Thomas Perdue were divorced on November 5, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of November 12, 1983,her married name was Duncan.³ Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning married Bryan Giles Duncan on November 12, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning and Bryan Giles Duncan were divorced on January 31, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of April 21, 2001,her married name was Clark.³ Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning married Dennis Winfred Clark on April 21, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning died on December 20, 2014 at Virginia at age 55.⁶

     May Angelean Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 8, 1927 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 8, 1927 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

     Kenneth Roger Acord was buried at Acord Family Cemetery, 1250 Bow Hill Road, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 10, 1941.⁴ He married Helen Merlene Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on March 9, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Kenneth Roger Acord died on January 25, 2019 at Virginia at age 77.² He Kenneth Roger Acord, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl and Gracie Acord; wife, Dana Bursey Acord and second wife, Helen Sames Acord; brothers, Lonnie E. Acord, Steve B. Acord and Johnathan G. Acord and sister, Lucy V. Acord. Left to cherish his memory are his five sons, Henry Jefferson Acord, Ted Allen and Dee Acord, Tim Kevin Acord, Clifton Kenneth and Jennifer Acord, Glen Curtis and Jenny Acord; grandchildren, Mitchell, Michael, Leslie, Levi, Austin, Matt, Lacey, Grace and Garrett; great-grandchildren, Brody, Rowan and Asher; brother, Gary and Vicki Acord; sister, Patsy and Verlin Honsiger and Karen Acord; sisters-in-law, Winifred Acord and Jo-Ann White. Kenneth was a 1960 graduate of Sophia High School in W.Va. He was the Plant Manager of Fairchild, Inc., A Founder of Patrick Enterprises and Manager of Fabrication Shop at Cundiff HTG and Air and member of Sugar Grove Baptist. The family will receive friends Thursday January 31, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will take place Friday, February 1, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at The Acord Family Cemetery, Sugar Grove 1250 Bow Hill Rd., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. on January 29, 2019.²