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     Eloise Graham was buried at Spence Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 20, 1941 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of June 30, 1970,her married name was Ramsey.³ She married Bernard James Ramsey on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 Eloise Graham died on November 24, 2014 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 73.⁴ She Eloise Graham Ramsey, 73, of Alvon, WV, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. Born March 20, 1941, in Alleghany County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Asie and Dessie May Fain Graham. Mrs. Ramsey was of the Protestant faith. She was a retired night cleaner at The Greenbrier. In her earlier years, she worked at the former Burlington Mills Plant in White Sulphur Springs, WV. She loved gardening, sewing, and getting information about herbs, of which she had a great knowledge of their healing capabilities. Mrs. Ramsey also liked to go to flea markets. Preceding her in death, other than her parents, were her husband, Bernard James Ramsey in 2006; and one brother, Acie Graham. Survivors include a son, Bernard C. Ramsey at home; a daughter, Elise Ramsey of Cambridge, MA; and brothers, Atz, Hayroth, and McKinnon, all of White Sulphur Springs, and Kinwood of Monroe County, WV. She is also survived by numerous friends and neighbors who remember her as a hard-working, very kind, enjoyable lady. Interment will follow in the Spence Cemetery at Glace, WV. on November 26, 2014.⁴

     Bernard James Ramsey was buried at Spence Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-82-0031.⁴ He was born on February 7, 1938 at Hollywood, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Eloise Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Dessie May Fain, on June 30, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 Bernard James Ramsey died on August 11, 2006 at West Virginia at age 68.⁴

     Hayroth Graham Hayroth Graham, 68, of Alvon passed away on Friday October 21, 2022 at his home on Whites Draft Road. He was born July 10, 1954 on Allegheny Mountain near Alvon, WV and was the son of the late Acie and Dessie Fain Graham. Hayroth had worked as custodian with Greenbrier County Schools with over 42 years of service, starting out at Anthony Creek in 1975 then to Frankford Elementary in 1986. He liked the children and they liked him; often coming up and hugging him. Hayroth loved the outdoors and spending time with his family. He liked westerns and hunting shows. Preceding him in death other than his parents, were his brothers and sisters; Acie, Elouise Ramsey, Wava, Ruby, Virginia, Norma, Verena, Gaston (Weber), and Renth. A loving husband, father and grandfather to his wife of 39 years Tina Tucker Graham; son Justin (Delta) Graham of Alvon; grandchildren Calvin Richardson of Vinton, VA., Hunter Meadows (Lexi Price) of Michigan and Jacob Meadows of Alvon; brothers Atz Graham of Alvon, Kenwood Graham (Diana) of Lindside and McKimmon (Mac) Graham (Darlene) of Alvon; as well as several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at the Graham Family Cemetery on the family farm on Allegheny Mountain. Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Graham, Rick Graham, Ron Graham, Ike Wade, Steve Wade and Andrew Graham; Jacob Meadows will serve as honorary pallbearers.⁵

He was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 10, 1954 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He married Tina Marie Tucker on September 26, 1983 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,5 Hayroth Graham died on October 21, 2022 at Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁵

     Atz Graham Atz Graham, 76, of Alvon passed away on April 20, 2023 at General Division of CAMC in Charleston. He was born January 24, 1947 on Johnson Creek, VA. and was the son of the late Acie C. and Dessie M. Fain Graham. Doing his working years he worked on the Back Creek Dam project with Daniels Construction, then to Utah for several months. Atz did handyman work before being employed by Rainbow Lumber Company, after it closed he worked for the City of White Sulphur Springs. Atz was a true mountain man spending most of his free time and retirement on the family farm on Allegheny Mountain. He was always building and fixing something but he had a love for gardening. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by several half siblings. Surviving Atz are his brothers Kenwood (Diana) Graham and McKimmon (Darlene) Graham; sister in law Tina Tucker Graham; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at the Graham Family Cemetery on Allegheny Mountain. Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Graham, Ron Graham, Rick Graham, Andrew Graham Justin Graham and Jacob Meadows.⁴ He was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 24, 1947 at Johnson Creek, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,4 He died on April 20, 2023 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-2011.⁹ Archie Woodrow Sumner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on June 20, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,4,5,7,8 He married Wava Blythe Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on September 15, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Archie Woodrow Sumner died on July 21, 1999 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,9,4 He SUMNER, Archie Woodrow, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 21, 1999. He was the son of the late James Lace and Carrie Basham Sumner. He was a member of Park United Methodist Church. He was a retired Correctional Officer, served in World War II and belonged to the V.F.W. Preceded in death by his wife, Flora Sumner, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Archie Hassell, Sr. and Phyllis M. Sumner; a daughter and son-in-law, Thelma (Nancy) and Jerry Cupp. Also surviving are three stepdaughters, Shirley G. McGee, Norma G. Lawson and Doloris G. Demas; five grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in the Sunset Cemetery with military honors. on July 23, 1999.³

     Rufus Daniel Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 8, 1881 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6,7 He married Bertie Ollie Graham, daughter of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, on September 19, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,4 Rufus Daniel Akers died on December 19, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-0436.¹¹ Fred Johnson Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,8 He and Lucille Vernon Bowyer were divorced.⁵ Fred Johnson Akers was born on February 4, 1912 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2,3,6,7 He married Lucille Vernon Bowyer on March 30, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Fred Johnson Akers married Martha Jeanette Cox on September 21, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Fred Johnson Akers died on November 10, 1985 at Radford, Virginia, at age 73.^2,6,8 He Fred Johnson Akers, age 73, of Route 6, died Sunday, November 10, 1985 in a Radford Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Martha C. Akers; five daughters, Frances Ehrenzweig, of Flushing, N.Y., Iris Ann Akers, Lakeland, Fla., Brenda Basham of Shawsville, Sherry Gail Epperly, Jackie McGuyer, both of Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs. Elbert Akers of New Market; a nephew, Bruce Showalter of Roanoke; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on November 12, 1985.⁸

     Hazel Aileen/Eileen Akers was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 10, 1917 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on July 6, 1925 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 7.²

     Thomas Ray Akers was buried at Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Shenandoah Co., VA, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^4,10,7 He was born on March 19, 1920 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,10,5,6,8,9 He married Janice Lee Wellard on November 3, 1952 at Moores Store, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^11,5 Thomas Ray Akers died on May 9, 1977 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 57; Died in a tractor accident.^4,10,7 He Thomas Ray Akers, age 57, formerly of Christiansburg, died Monday while at work. Surviving are his wife, Janice Akers; two sisters, Mrs. Elbert Akers, New Market; Mrs. Robert Showalter, Christiansburg; one brother, Fred. J. Akers, Christiansburg. Burial in the Solomon's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Quicksburg. on May 11, 1977.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-2882.⁸ Mary Beatrice "BeBe" Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,9,10 She was born on October 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,7,9 As of September 12, 1947,her married name was Showalter.⁵ She married Robert Bruce Showalter on September 12, 1947 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7,10 Mary Beatrice "BeBe" Akers died on August 12, 1982 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 55.^7,9 She Mrs. Mary A. (Bebe) Showalter, age 55, died early Thursday morning in the Montgomery County Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Robert B. Showalter; one son, Bruce Showalter, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. E. J. (Lucille) Akers, New Market; and a brother, Fred Akers, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on August 13, 1982.¹⁰

     Ellen McMannis was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Franklin Co., Iowa.¹ Her Social Security Number was 485-22-5267.² She was born on September 1, 1898 at Iowa.^3,2,1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Graham.³ She married Lawrence Wade Graham, son of Joseph Fleming "Jack" Graham and Adeline L. "Addie" Dickerson, circa 1921.^3,1 Ellen McMannis died on September 21, 1985 at age 87.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 479-16-4512.⁴ Eugene John Graham was born on June 22, 1921 at Iowa.^3,4 He died on June 4, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 59.³

     Amos Arthur Graham was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ His Social Security Number was 475-12-2639.⁶ He was born on August 2, 1922 at Iowa.^6,5,4 He died on December 27, 1990 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 68.^6,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 469-20-7322.⁴ Virginia M. "Ginny" Graham was buried at Union Cemetery, 1310 Cedar Street, Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., Iowa.³ Her married name was Johnson.⁵ She married E. Max Johnson.⁵ Virginia M. "Ginny" Graham was born on November 1, 1923 at Iowa.^1,4,3 She died on February 21, 2004 at age 80.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 240-16-7193.⁵ Thomas Judson Pipes was buried at Crawford-Ray Memorial Gardens, Cemetery Highway 19-23, Clyde, Haywood Co., North Carolina.² He was born on January 22, 1890 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He married Hettie Ella Poff, daughter of James Fleming Poff and Minnie Bell McNeil, on July 24, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4 Thomas Judson Pipes died on November 11, 1966 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^7,2

     Otis Pipes was born on September 29, 1915 at Tennessee.² He died on July 21, 1916 at Sunbunt, Haywood Co., North Carolina; Died of cholera.²

     His Social Security Number was 245-05-8849.⁶ Orval Oten Pipes Sr. was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., Texas.^2,7 He was born on May 25, 1920 at Cruso, Haywood Co., North Carolina.^1,6,2,7 He married Eugenia "Jeannie" McKinney on July 16, 1940.^1,2,8 Orval Oten Pipes Sr. died on June 3, 2007 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 87.^6,2,7 He Orval O. Pipes, Sr., 87 of Pasadena, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007 with his family by his side. Orval was born May 25, 1920 in Cruso, North Carolina to the late Thomas J. and Ella Paff Pipes. He is also preceded in death his sisters, Wanda Sheffield and Cloe Biggerstaff and great grandson, Nathan W. Pipes. Orval was led to the Lord by Dr. Bob Bevington in Newport, Tennessee. He was a charter member of Central Baptist Church of Pasadena. Orval served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. Orval was a long time member of the Masons AF & AM. He worked as an Operator for Shell Oil Refinery in Deer Park for over 30 years. Orval leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 67 years, Jeannie Pipes; two sons, Orval O. Pipes, Jr. and his wife Elaine and Kenneth "Rusty" Pipes and his wife Joyce; 6 grandchildren, Mark, Leslie, Jason, Kenny, James, and Russell; several great grandchildren and other loving family members and friends. We will all miss him until we join him in heaven. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park. on June 5, 2007.²

     Bernard Jackson Gilmer Jr. was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on May 29, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He died on May 30, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4

     Brenda Faye Gilmer was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on July 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 She died on July 14, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3

     Polly Ann Shockey was born in April, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of April 1, 1877,her married name was Winfrey.¹ She married John W. Winfrey, son of Stephen Winfrey and Elizabeth Childress, on April 1, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Polly Ann Shockey died on February 4, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.³

     John W. Winfrey was born in October, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Polly Ann Shockey, daughter of Madison Shockey and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, on April 1, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John W. Winfrey died on September 21, 1928 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.⁴