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     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

     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 Craighead, 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 J. 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. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Oakey's South Chapel with Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel. on July 27, 2004.¹

     Michael Sherman Board was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-76-0126.⁷ He was born on July 6, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Sharon Lee Ford on July 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Michael Sherman Board died on January 6, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,7,4 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. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday from Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on January 8, 2006.¹