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     Robert Junior Cunningham was buried at Conyer Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,10,3 His Social Security Number was 223-30-2993.¹¹ He was born on April 6, 1927 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{2,11,5,10,7,12,8,3} He married Lee Vanis Linkous on May 12, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,6 Robert Junior Cunningham and Lee Vanis Linkous were divorced on February 25, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert Junior Cunningham married Mary Jane Argabright on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,14,3 Robert Junior Cunningham died on October 14, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^2,11,3,10,12 He CUNNINGHAM, Robert J., 68, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 14, 1995. He was born in Pilot. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Cunningham; one daughter; four sons; four sisters, Ruth R. Lee, Salem, Rosa Elmore, North Carolina, Susie Smith, Salem, Mary West, Christiansburg; two brothers, Joseph Cunningham, Riner, James Cunningham, Christiansburg. Interment will be at Coyner Springs Cemetery. on October 17, 1995.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-0401.² Mary Jane Argabright was born on July 11, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 24, 1967,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married Robert Junior Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on March 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 Mary Jane Argabright died on February 16, 1999 at Virginia at age 61.^2,6,4 She CUNNINGHAM, Mary Jane, 61, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, February 16, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Cunningham. She is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Robert Cook, Stonewood, W.Va., Norma and Lendy Maxie, Roanoke, Frances and Pete Carroll, Roanoke. Betty Ann Rodaheaver, Baltimore, Md; numerous nieces and nephews. on February 18, 1999.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-9101.⁵ Lee Vanis Linkous was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Buried with no marker.³ She was born on December 30, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 As of May 12, 1945,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married Robert Junior Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on May 12, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lee Vanis Linkous and Robert Junior Cunningham were divorced on February 25, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Lee Vanis Linkous died on September 20, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.³

     James Harless Cunningham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11 His Social Security Number was 225-22-4580.¹² He was born on February 11, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,3,11,4,5 He married Lida Ethel Gearheart on December 16, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 James Harless Cunningham died on January 13, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,12,11,6 He CUNNINGHAM, James Harless, 73, of Riner, died Thursday, January 13, 2000. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 15, 2000.¹

     Lida Ethel Gearheart was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 12, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 16, 1947,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married James Harless Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on December 16, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lida Ethel Gearheart died on October 22, 1978 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.^2,3

     Mary Ann Gearheart was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She Mary Ann Gearheart, 71, of Riner, Va. Went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2016. Born April 13, 1944, she lived in Montgomery County all her life. She was pre-deceased by her parents, James H. and Ethel Cunningham. She was also pre-deceased by a sister-in-law, Sylvia Cunningham and a nephew, Greg Kessinger. She is survived by a sister, Joyce Boothe and finance Gary “Fuzzy Martin, of Radford; 3 brothers, James E. Cunningham, of Christiansburg, David H. Cunningham and wife Phyllis, of Christiansburg, and Chris Cunningham and wife Alisa, of Walton. She is also survived by a special niece, Stephanie Reynolds, that she raised as her own child, as well as several nephews who were always special to her, Andy, Joey, James, and Christopher. Interment will follow in the Huffville cemetery.¹ She was born on April 13, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on February 1, 2016 at Virginia at age 71.^1,3

     James Everette Cunningham James Everette Cunningham (Jimmy) 68 of Christiansburg, VA on Sunday, May 18, 2025; I was called home to be with my savior The Lord Jesus Christ. I was born June 9, 1956 to the late beloved Mr. & Mrs. James H. Cunningham of Riner, VA. I will be helped on my way if needed, by my late, but always loving wife, Silvia F. Cunningham, and my loving sister Mary Ann Gearhart, (Gearheart by name only) a Cunningham by love. Along with my sister-in-law, Phyllis Cunningham. I am survived by one and only child, Stephanie Lynn Cunningham and fiancé Jennifer Fillinger. Two grandbabies I love so much it hurts to say goodbye to Ariel and Drake my little man Sebastian Whitlow and Sweet great granddaughter Willow 'Willard' Carol. One sister, Joyce Booth and two brothers, David Cunningham and Chris (Alisa) Cunningham. Numerous nephews and grandnephews all of the New River Valley. Interment will follow the service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 9, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Sylvia Florence Songer on June 9, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 James Everette Cunningham died on May 18, 2025 at Virginia at age 68.⁴

     Sylvia Florence Songer Sylvia Cunningham, 57, of Christiansburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Sylvia was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Alberta and Robert ‘Bob’ Songer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cunningham was led home by her oldest brother, Lonnie Songer; and father-in-law, James Cunningham. She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 37 years, James E. ‘Jimmy’ Cunningham of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Jonathan Reynolds of Riner; grandchildren, Ariel and Drake Reynolds of Riner; sisters and brother, Patricia Toler, Dennis Songer, both of Christiansburg, and Lisa Smith of Floyd; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.² She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 17, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 9, 1979,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married James Everette Cunningham, son of James Harless Cunningham and Lida Ethel Gearheart, on June 9, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sylvia Florence Songer died on November 19, 2015 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.²

     Phyllis Ann Snider Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winfred and Levelle Snider; and brother, Curtis Snider. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 38 years, David H. Cunningham; kids, David A. Cunningham (Latosha), Joseph W. Cunningham (Kari); special grandsons, Christian, Dylan, and Jace Cunningham; siblings, Bobby Snider (Vicki), Harold Snider (Cindy), Randy Snider (Amina), Drema Snider, Peggy Allen (Roger), Sandra Bond (Jerry), and Carol Rupe; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Christiansburg.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 1, 1958 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 18, 1983,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married David Harless Cunningham, son of James Harless Cunningham and Lida Ethel Gearheart, on March 18, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Phyllis Ann Snider died on May 3, 2021 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-72-0482.⁷ Donald Edward Cunningham Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,8 He was born on May 27, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,8 He married Glenn Dola Gillenwater on August 10, 1972 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Donald Edward Cunningham Sr. died on April 6, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 50.^4,5,7,9,8 He CUNNINGHAM, Donald Edward, Sr., (Duck), 50, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 6, 2002, at his home. Duck was the son of the late Robert and Leevanis Linkous Cunningham. He was a faithful member of the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife, Glenndola “Glenna” Cunningham; son, Donald Cunningham, Jr., all of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Ryan Rose of Radford; and brother and sister-in-law, James and Marie Cunningham of Shawsville. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. The family wishes to express their thanks to Comersview P. H. Church family, Rev. Frankie and Carolyn Graham, Carilion Hospice, especially Lanell Allen, Dr. Andes, nurses at Pulaski Community Hospital, special dear friend Colleen Thomas and friends at Christiansburg Recreation Center. on April 8, 2002.⁵

     Byron Wilson West was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 264-38-1498.⁸ He married Mary Magdalene Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins.¹ Byron Wilson West was born on June 10, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone, veteran's records, and the NC death index have a birth date of Jun 8, 1913.^{8,3,4,9,5,6,7} He died on June 18, 1990 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,8,4,5,6 He Byron W. West, age 77, died Monday, June 18, 1990, North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem, N.C. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the VA Hospital, in Salem. Surviving are his wife, Mary M. West; two daughters and son-in-law, Joanne Wilkerson, Christiansburg; Pat and Buster Smith, Galax; three sisters, Maggie Jewell, Lafayette; Irene Brown, Moseburg, Or; Delphia Cole, Grants Pass, Or; one brother, Frank Dixon, Fincastle; two grandchildren; Jeanette Hall; Walter Hall, both of Christiansburg. Interment with military honors will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 20, 1990.²