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     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

     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

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-0143.⁸ Norman Eugene Poff was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on June 29, 1886 at Robson, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI and obituary have a birth date of Jun 29, 1885.^1,2,8,7 He married Eva Mae "Evie" Day on March 29, 1908 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Norman Eugene Poff died on January 7, 1963 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^3,7 He Funeral services for Norman E. Poff, 77, Fayetteville, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Chapel in Fayetteville with the Rev. C. S. Thompson in charge. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park in Fayetteville. Poff died in a Beckley hospital Monday morning after a long illness. He was born June 29, 1885, at Robson, a son of the late Marshal and Ellen Underwood Poff. He was a retired miner and a member of Local No. 5875, UMW. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Poff; a son, Harry, Powellton; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Phipps, Atlanta, Ga; a brother, Milton Poff, Paradise, Calif. The body will remain at the funeral home. on January 8, 1963.⁷

     Mary Blanche Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 7, 1891 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 19, 1907,her married name was Vest.⁵ She married Carl Alfred Vest on December 19, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,5,3 Mary Blanche Poff died on February 20, 1960 at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^7,3 She Final rites for Mrs. Mary Blanche Vest, 68, Glen Morgan, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Gibson in charge. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Vest died at her home at 4:45 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. A resident of Raleigh County for the past 48 years, she was born in Fayette County Oct. 7, 1891, a daughter of the late Marshall and Mary Underwood Poff. Survived by her husband, Carl Vest, she was a member of the Glen Morgan Community Church. Also surviving are two sons; Homer, Glen Morgan, and Dorsil, Raleigh; five daughters, Miss Alice Vest, Miss Genevieve Vest and Miss Mary (Billie) Vest, all at home; Mrs. Roy Young, Glen Morgan; and Mrs. Glenora Amos, Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Norman Poff and W. E. Poff, both of Fayetteville, and Milton Poff, Sacramento, Calif; one half-brother, Lewis Meador, Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on February 21, 1960.³

     Henry Louis/Lewis Poff was buried at Carter Family Cemetery #1, Rt. 604 Snake Run, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on May 27, 1894 at Loup Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of May 9, 1892 and his grave stone has May 29, 1894.^3,7,8 He married Nora Ellen Carter on July 28, 1924 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,10 Henry Louis/Lewis Poff died on November 10, 1933 at Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 39.^8,4

     James B. Heslep was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 2, 1857 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Register has a birth date of May 30, 1857.^4,2,3,5 He married Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, daughter of Marshall S. Poff and Nancy Jane Alley, on June 19, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 James B. Heslep died on February 14, 1937 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,3