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     Melvin Junior Cunningham was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 227-62-1703.⁸ He was born on February 2, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,7,5 He married Mary Marie Richards, daughter of Roy Henry Richards and Lillie Marie Cragett, on February 22, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9,4 Melvin Junior Cunningham died on February 15, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^1,8,10,7 He CUNNINGHAM, Melvin, 54, of Shawsville, died Thursday, February 15, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Marie Cunningham; son, Kenneth Richards; daughters, Leslie Howell, Mary Mabry, Liz Gallaher, Jennifer Woods; thirteen grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Cunningham, James Cunningham; three nephews; a niece; and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in the Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville. on February 18, 2001.¹

     Daniel Lee Galliher Daniel Galliher, January 17, 1965 - January 27, 2022. Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher went to be with the lord on January 28th 2022. He was a kind hearted, easy going person. Dan touched so many people with his charming attitude. He never met a stranger, and if he did, it wouldn’t be long before he was your friend. He would do anything for anyone with no questions asked. Dan was the one person so many could count on. He is survived by his Wife: Elizabeth Galliher. Mother: Mazie Marshall. His son: Zachary Cunningham and his two favorite people in the whole world, his grand babies: Owen and Emily Cunningham. We WILL see you again.³ He was born on January 17, 1965 at Ohio.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Cunningham, daughter of Melvin Junior Cunningham and Mary Marie Richards, on March 8, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 Daniel Lee Galliher died on January 28, 2022 at Virginia at age 57.³

     James Allen Cunningham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on February 1, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Frances Marie Bragg on January 19, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² James Allen Cunningham died on November 5, 2017 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.⁴ He On Sunday, November 5, 2017, James “Jimmy” Cunningham, 69, of Shawsville peacefully went home with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cunningham; mother, Lee Vanis Cunningham; two brothers, Melvin and Donald “Duck” Cunningham; and one greatgrandchild, Lilly Grace Cox. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Marie Cunningham; two sons, Jamey Cunningham and wife, Christie, Eric Musselman and wife, Debbie; six grandchildren, Candace and Ashley Cunningham, Brittany, Brett and Brendon Pettus, Rachel Musselman; great-aunt, Charlote Mutusavitch; and a host of friends. Jimmy loved everyone he came in contact with and he loved the Lord with all his heart. He will be very sadly missed by everyone that knew him. The family wishes to thank Medi Home Hospice for their excellent care of James Cunningham. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on November 7, 2017.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0938.⁵ Virginia Lee Dickerson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 She was born on August 24, 1912 at Blacksburg, Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 25, 1912.^5,3,6,4 As of September 19, 1942,her married name was Board.³ She married Walden Eldridge "Gruffy" Board, son of Horace Sherman Board and Effie Jane Hall, on September 19, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Virginia Lee Dickerson died on July 25, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^1,5,7,6 She Virginia Dickerson Board, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, July 25, 2004. She was the daughter of Cliff and Robbie Dickerson and widow of Walden E. "Buddy" Board. She was preceded in death by her sister Olivia D. Cook. Mrs. Board is survived by a daughter, Martha Board Gregory, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Michael S. and Sharon F. Board, Floyd; five grandchildren, Gary Gregory, Gerald Gregory, Michael W. Board, Betsy Board, and James F. Board; two great grandchildren, Kaleb Board and Emma Board; sister, Betty D. Sutton, Roanoke and brother-in-law and his wife Bill and Virginia Board. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 27, 2004.¹

     Michael Sherman Board was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 223-76-0126.⁹ He was born on July 6, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,8,5 He married Sharon Lee Ford on July 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Michael Sherman Board died on January 6, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^1,9,4,8 He Michael Sherman Board, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday January 6, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walden and Virginia Board. Mr. Board was employed in the fire safety field for 30 years, was past president of the VFPA, and was the safety engineer at the Central Virginia Training Center before his retirement. He was an avid bowler, and loved fishing with his sons and special times spent with his daughter. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Sharon Board; three children, Michael Walden Board and wife Katie, Concord, Betsy Board, Copper Hill, James Franklin Board, Copper Hill; two grandchildren, Kaleb and Emma; sister, Martha Gregory; aunt, Betty Sutton; Uncle, Bill and wife, Virginia Board; mother-in-law, Margaret Lewis and husband Dean; brother-in-law, Harry F. Ford; sisters-in-law, Kathy Arthur, Linda Dooley and husband David, and Mary Watkins and husband Rev. Ed Watkins; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on January 8, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-9456.⁴ Malcome Glenn Gregory was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,5 He was born on August 22, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,8 He married Martha Dickerson Board, daughter of Walden Eldridge "Gruffy" Board and Virginia Lee Dickerson, on March 24, 1978 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,7,5 Malcome Glenn Gregory died on May 1, 1989 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 60.^7,3,5 He Gregory, Malcome "Greg", Major, U.S.M.C. (Retired), age 60, died Monday, May 1, 1989, at a Charlottesville hospital. He was the beloved husband of Martha Board Gregory and loving father of twin sons, Gary and Gerald. He is also survived by his mother, Inez Beard Gregory, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Butch Downs, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Robert Rodriguez, California; daughter, Patricia Gregory, California; five grandchildren; mother and father-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Walden E. Board, Roanoke; special friends, Lillian and Jimmy Jones. Mr. Gregory was the Superintendent of the City of Roanoke Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department at the time of his death. He retired from the US Marine Corps in 1973 after a rewarding career of 28 years in service to his country and his beloved corps. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Military Order of Devil Dogs, The Retired Officers Association, member of Chapel of The Four Chaplins, and The American Legion. Burial with military honors will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on May 3, 1989.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7649.⁶ Virginia Elizabeth Vaughan was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 11, 1921 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,5 As of August 11, 1948,her married name was Board.⁴ She married William Sherman "Bill" Board, son of Horace Sherman Board and Effie Jane Hall, on August 11, 1948 at Alachua Co., Florida.^1,2,4,7 Virginia Elizabeth Vaughan died on May 20, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^1,3,8,6 She Virginia Vaughan Board, 89, of Salem, beloved wife of William S. Board, left this world on May 20, 2011 to be with her Father in Heaven. Virginia was born in Smyth County to Robert E. and Gladys G. Vaughan. Virginia graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke and attended Mary Washington College and graduated from Radford College, after raising her family. She taught school in Roanoke County. She was an active member of the Ball Sunday School Class and the WMU at Salem Baptist Church until her illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, along with a brother, Robert E. Vaughan. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, William S. Board; her son, Joe Gregory and his wife, Vona; daughter, Betty Smith and her husband, Jerry; stepdaughter, Sue Baldwin and her husband, Rob; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. on May 22, 2011.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9071.¹² James Robert "Bob" St. Clair was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on February 27, 1929 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,3,6,7 He married Etta Guthrie "Frankie" Dowdy on August 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,8 James Robert "Bob" St. Clair died on December 19, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^12,2 He ST. CLAIR, James R., ("Bob"), 68, of Elliston, died Saturday, December 19, 1998 in a Salem hospital. He was retired from General Electric Company in Salem. He is survived by his wife, Etta Dowdy (Frankie) St. Clair; a stepdaughter, Sandra Lee St. Clair of Elliston; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin E. and Marion J. St. Clair of Roanoke, Fred L. and Nellie Jo St. Clair of Morristown, Tenn; several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 20, 1998.²