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     Carrie E./H. Williams was born circa 1859 at Washington, D.C..¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-06-9411.⁶ Gladys Elizabeth Stone was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^7,2 She was born on December 9, 1893 at Virginia.^8,7,6,2 As of August 9, 1908,her married name was Williams.⁵ She married Richard Carrington Williams, son of Richard Noah Williams and Ann M. Bryant, on August 9, 1908 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4,5 Gladys Elizabeth Stone died on June 24, 1984 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 90.^7,2

     Elsie R. Williams was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3861.⁴ She was born on January 1, 1910 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1928,her married name was Sink.⁵ She married Albert Kenneth Sink Sr. circa 1928.^6,5,7 Elsie R. Williams died on April 4, 1997 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 87.^7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 230-24-9737.³ Sadie Bell Evans was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on June 29, 1924 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 24, 1948,her married name was Nichols.² She married Maynard Ezekiel Nichols, son of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Catherine "Mae/May" Collins, on April 24, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2 Sadie Bell Evans died on December 22, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^1,3,6 She Sadie Evans Nichols, 89, of Salem, gracefully passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard E. Nichols. She was a loving mother and her great grandchildren were the light of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Linda N. Lucas and husband, Lynn; grandson, Daryl Lucas and wife, Patti; granddaughter, Debbie Sandridge and husband, Randy; great-grandchildren, Savannah and Sydney Sandridge, and Jordan Lucas. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Garden. on December 26, 2013.¹

     Wilburn Hoover Nichols was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He Wilburn Hoover Nichols (Nick), born October 15,1930 in Floyd County, VA passed away on September 18,2025 in Roanoke, VA. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Rufus S. Nichols and Mamie C. Nichols. Also proceeded in death by his sisters Hette Nichols Hale, Ruby Irene Hancock, Hazel Nichols Woods, Peggy Nichols Hoback and Elsie Nichols Isom and brothers Infant brother Valentine Nichols, Maynard Nichols, and Howard Nichols. Also was proceeded in death by First wife Lavene Nichols. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Hazel F. Nichols, Son Glenn Nichols, Daughter Glenna and Special son in law Steve Nichols, 3 Grand kids Rachel (Andy) Lucado, Kate Nichols, and his adoring Grandson who he Cherished Logan Toney, 4 Great Grandkids Waylon Lucado, Saige Nichols, Ellie Lucado, and Holden Walenski. Also bonus daughter Shellie Dearing and bonus Grandkids Danielle Poff, Cameron Dearing and Huntyr Dearing, including 6 more Great Grandkids. Also bunches of Nieces and Nephews that he loved dearly. Nick proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952-1953. Following his service he worked as a Truck Driver for Kraft Dairies selling Sealtest and Bryers Ice cream, making lots of friends through out the community. He later drove for Goodwill Industries, only giving it up to take care of his 2 new best friends Tom Tom and Sammie before them though he had another best friend named Brownie who went everywhere with him. He loved his cars and owned a lot including Studebakers, Fords and Lincolns. He loved to fish and going to Nascar Races if not watching on TV. He also Loved his Tomatoes he could and would eat them on everything. Final Resting Place, Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on October 15, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Lavene Marie Basham, daughter of Ernest Grant Basham and Ada Marie Dobbins, on July 2, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Wilburn Hoover Nichols and Lavene Marie Basham were divorced on May 20, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹² Wilburn Hoover Nichols married Hazel Delois Baine on May 28, 1994 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,13 Wilburn Hoover Nichols died on September 18, 2025 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.⁴

     Hazel Delois Baine Hazel Ferguson Nichols, Feb 6, 1933 - Apr 2, 2026. Hazel Ferguson Nichols, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, born and raised in Craig County, Virginia lived in Montvale and Blue Ridge, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and sisters; her first husband, Marshall Ferguson, Sr. and by her second husband, Wilburn “Nick” Nichols; and her two sons, Marshall Ferguson, Jr. and Gregory Ferguson. Hazel was employed at Food Lion in Blue Ridge for many years and worked for Mick or Mack in Roanoke years ago. She is survived by stepdaughter and son-in-law, Glenna and Steve Nichols; her special step-grandson, Logan Toney (Bekah Hudgins); her step-great grandson, Axeten Hudgins; and also, stepson, Glenn Nichols and step-grandchildren, Rachel Lucado (Andy), Kate Nichols; and step-great grandchildren, Waylon and Ellie Lucado, Saige and Holden Nichols. The family want to thank Cardinal Assisted Living for all they have done for her especially, Wendy and Mallory, for going the extra mile and loving her like she was family. Also, Affinity Hospice for taking great care of her in her last weeks. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.² She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on February 6, 1933 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of May 28, 1994,her married name was Nichols.¹ She married Wilburn Hoover Nichols, son of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Catherine "Mae/May" Collins, on May 28, 1994 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Hazel Delois Baine died on April 2, 2026 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.²

     Howard Eldridge Nichols was buried at Forest Hill Memorial Park, 1307 W Old Highway 64, Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina.¹³ He Howard Eldridge Nichols, Oct 26, 1936 - Mar 25, 2017. Howard Eldridge Nichols, 80, of South Highway 150, Linwood passed away Saturday March 25, 2017 at Hinkle Hospice House. Entombment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Howard was born October 26, 1936, in Floyd Va., to Rufus Sam Nichols and Mammie Collins Nichols. He retired from Lexington Furniture Industries and was of the Holiness Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Maynard Nichols; and sisters, Peggy Hobark, Elsie Ishom, and Hettie Dunford. Surviving are his wife, Lorene Hancock Nichols of the home; sons, Raymond Eldridge Nichols and James Harvey Nichols both of Lexington; daughters, Marlena Nichols Fleeman (Ronald) of Linwood and Shirley White of Virgina; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother Wilburn Nichols of Virginia.⁸ He was born on October 26, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,8 He married Lorene Vertie Hancock on July 24, 1965 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,14,3,6,8 Howard Eldridge Nichols died on March 25, 2017 at Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 80.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8793.⁶ William Wayne Dunford was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on November 15, 1917 at West Lead Mine, Wythe Co., Virginia.^{6,2,4,7,8,5,9} He married Hettie Beatrice Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Catherine "Mae/May" Collins, on September 16, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 William Wayne Dunford died on June 19, 1995 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.^2,6,4,9 He DUNFORD, William Wayne, 77, of Floyd, died Monday in a Radford Hospital. He was a native of Wythe County, and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Hattie Hale Dunford of Floyd; two sisters, Faye Parks of Richmond, and Betty Dingus of Salem; three brothers, Charles W. Dunford of Wytheville, Herbert L. Dunford of Richmond, Olen A. Dunford of Rural Retreat; a brother-in-law, LLoyd Shockey of Salem; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Billy and Diane Chaffin, B. J. and Matthew Chaffin of Pilot. Graveside services will be held in the Wilson Cemetery. on June 21, 1995.²

     Arthur Boyd Hoback Arthur Boyd “A.B.” Hoback, 90, passed away at his home in Salem on Monday, October 23, 2017. A.B. was raised in Wythe County. A graduate of Rural Retreat High School, he missed his graduation ceremony in 1945 because Uncle Sam requested his service in the U.S. Army once he turned 18. He was stationed in France, working with The Stars and Stripes military newspaper. After his discharge, he returned to Virginia and worked for 20 years for the Virginia Division of Forestry. He retired from the City of Salem, having worked in the automotive maintenance shop there for over 18 years. A.B. was a member of the Salem Rescue Squad since 1952, and was inducted as a Life Member in 1975. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and small engines, supported Salem High School football, and liked to watch baseball and Nascar racing. A.B. was married to Clarissa “Peggy” for 57 years, until her passing in 2009. They were members of Central United Methodist Church in Salem since its inception in the 1950s. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Rodney Overstreet; grandson, Matthew Overstreet; granddaughter, Katie Fralin and her husband, Shaun; and the apple of his eye, great-granddaughter, Kinsley Fralin. An interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.⁶ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on January 30, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,8,9,10 He married Clarissa Alma "Peggy" Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Catherine "Mae/May" Collins, on June 28, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,3,5 Arthur Boyd Hoback died on October 23, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^6,9

     Elsie Ada Nichols was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹² Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4292.¹³ She was born on April 20, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^13,5,12,7 As of February 16, 1951,her married name was Isom.⁶ She married Cecil Jones Isom on February 16, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Elsie Ada Nichols and Cecil Jones Isom were divorced on November 1, 1976 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹⁴ Elsie Ada Nichols died on May 13, 2007 at North Carolina at age 79.^13,12

     Cecil Jones Isom was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 231-32-9313.⁸ He was born on April 14, 1924 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.^{8,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Elsie Ada Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Catherine "Mae/May" Collins, on February 16, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,10,11 Cecil Jones Isom and Elsie Ada Nichols were divorced on November 1, 1976 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹² Cecil Jones Isom died on June 18, 2001 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^8,2,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 226-38-9618.⁹ Louise Christine Perdieu was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on October 28, 1909 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,9,4 As of November 30, 1930,her married name was Toney.³ She married Robert Madison "Bob" Toney on November 30, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,10 As of May 24, 1953,her married name was Harwood.⁶ Louise Christine Perdieu married John Prentiss Harwood on May 24, 1953 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,11,6 Louise Christine Perdieu died on February 12, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 82.^12,4

     Madalyn Elaine Shepard was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^4,3 She was born on January 13, 1942 at Virginia.^2,4 As of August 5, 1972,her married name was Williams.² She married Rayburn Albert Williams, son of Lawrence Hunter "Babe" Williams and Edith Irene Rapp, on August 5, 1972 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Madalyn Elaine Shepard died on August 20, 2016 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.^4,3 She A gentle soul entered eternity when Madalyn Elaine Shepard Williams died on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Bethel Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Botetourt County, Va. Elaine was the daughter of Charles Edward Shepard and Madalyn Mae Eskridge Shepard of Covington, Va., and the granddaughter of Charles Augustus Shepard and Mary Ann Sheehy Shepard of Milton, Pa., and William Augustus Eskridge and Mary Ella Riley Eskridge of Marlinton, W.Va. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Rayburn Albert Williams of Clifton Forge, Va; her brothers, Mike, David and Joe; and brother-in-law, Bill Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Williams Lewis; son-in-law, Jimmy Lewis; and granddaughter, Madalyn Kate Lewis. Also surviving are her siblings, Steve (Jan) and Marilyn Thompson and their families; her sisters-in-law, Jean, Anna Mae, Karen and their families; her stepsons, Larry and Mike Williams; and stepdaughter, Linda Coy and their families. Elaine is a graduate of James Madison University/VCU with a degree in education. During her time in school she did student teaching with her mother whom she believed was the best mentor she could have. She taught school while living in Pensacola when Ray was working for the United States Navy. Elaine loved arranging flowers and worked full or part-time doing so in every city in which she lived. She even helped arrange the flowers for the White House wedding of Patricia Nixon. Elaine devoted most of her married life to doting on Anne and later on her namesake, Madalyn Kate. Following Elaine's request, her body was donated to the State Anatomical Program of the Virginia Department of Health for medical education. Her ashes will later be interred in the Arlington National Cemetery with her husband, Ray. The family wishes to thank Bethel Ridge Assisted Living and Medi Home Health and Hospice for their attentive and loving care. Also, many thanks to the Alzheimer's Association. on August 28, 2016.³

     William G. Hughes was buried at Coquille Pioneer Cemetery, Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon.² He was born in May, 1906.² He married Bertha Mae Phillips, daughter of John W. Ross Phillips and Phoebe Matilda Roush, on June 2, 1953 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,3 William G. Hughes died in August, 1985 at age 79.²