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     Virginia Irean Graham was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on March 20, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of June 29, 1991,her married name was Brown.³ She married James Washburn Brown on June 29, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,10 Virginia Irean Graham died on January 10, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.⁹ She Virginia G. Brown, age 93, of Roanoke Virginia formerly of Union Hall went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James W. Brown, and eight siblings. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends and church family. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on January 13, 2021.⁹

     Verrena Williamette Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 She was born on March 4, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Bowers.⁴ She married Glenville Hansford Bowers on September 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,4 Verrena Williamette Graham died on November 20, 2014 at Virginia at age 85.^2,8 She Verrena Graham Bowers, 85, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was born in Floyd County on March 4, 1929 to the late Asa Clayton and Della Slusher Graham, and she graduated from Floyd County High School. She was a member of Salem Church of Christ. Above all, she will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenville Bowers; four brothers and two sisters. Family left to cherish her memory include her son, Michael Bowers and wife Karen; daughter, Bonnie Bonner and husband Tim; sisters, Virginia Brown and Norma Hatcher and husband Jabe; grandchildren, Kalyn Comstock and husband Nick, Kimberly Council and husband John, Kristen Wendle and husband Jason; Christopher Bowers, Amanda Irvin, and Lucas Irvin; great grandson, Christopher Comstock; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on November 22, 2014.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-5601.³ Effie Cova Giles was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her married name was Graham.⁵ She married Weber Gasson Graham, son of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher.^5,1 Effie Cova Giles was born on December 6, 1927 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on February 15, 2008 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,1,6 She Effie Cova Giles Graham, 80, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at her home in Radford. She was a member of the Radford Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weber G. Graham. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Deborah Williams, of Douglas, Ga., Donald Williams, of Roanoke, and Carl Williams, of Radford; two daughters and son-in-law, Diane Surber, of Christiansburg, and Tina and Chris Blackburn, of Radford; special daughter-in-law, Janey Williams, of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Shirley Giles, of Parrott; two sisters and brother-in-law, Gerlean and Donald Bruce, of Fairlawn, and Josephine Bruce, of Radford; 12 grandchildren Tammy Weirich, Ronnie, Brandy, Lori, Julie, Jaimee, Daniel and Cody Williams, Cyndi and Vicki Lytton, and Cole and Ben Blackburn; and 11 great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, in Dublin. on February 17, 2008.¹

     Tina Denise Graham was born on December 21, 1971 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4 As of December 19, 1992,her married name was Blackburn.³ She married Christopher Bryan Blackburn on December 19, 1992 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 Tina Denise Graham died on April 24, 2011 at Russell Co., Virginia, at age 39.⁵

     James Washburn Brown was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 231-42-2601.⁶ He was born on July 4, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,5 He married Virginia Irean Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on June 29, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 James Washburn Brown died on May 8, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,3,4,5 He James Washburn Brown, 80, of Union Hall, died Sunday, May 8, 2011. He retired from Fieldcrest Cannon Mills in Fieldale and attended Mt. Olivet Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Etta Brooks Brown, brother, Russell Brown and sister, Ruth Cundiff. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Graham Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Glenn Poindexter; brother and sister-in-law, Jackson and Judy Brown; and four nephews. The family suggests memorials be made to Glade Hill Rescue Squad. Special thanks is extended to Good Samaritan Hospice and also George Pruitt for their care and concern. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on May 10, 2011.⁸

     Glenville Hansford Bowers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8,9 His Social Security Number was 230-34-1431.¹⁰ He was born on June 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,3,8,11,4,5,9,7} He married Verrena Williamette Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on September 4, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Glenville Hansford Bowers died on December 3, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^{10,2,8,11,6,9} He BOWERS, Glenville H., 75, of Salem, died December 3, 1999. He was retired from the Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and was a WW II veteran where he received the Purple Heart. Surviving family include his wife of 51 years, Verrena Graham Bowers; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Bowers of Loveland, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Jack Irvin of Olney, Md; brothers, Carl Bowers of Milton, Fla., and Arno Bowers of Blacksburg; six beloved grandchildren, Kalyn, Kimberly, Kristen, and Christopher Bowers, Amanda and Lucas Irvin. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 6, 1999.²

     Norma Daurice Graham was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of March 28, 1951,her married name was Hatcher.⁴ She married Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher on March 28, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 Norma Daurice Graham died on July 16, 2016 at Virginia at age 85.^5,6 She Norma Daurice Graham Hatcher, 85, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Asie Clayton Graham and Della Myrtle Slusher Guinn; and one son, Jerry Tilden Hatcher. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harlow Jabe Hatcher; two sons, David (Darla) Hatcher, and Sanford (Teresa) Hatcher; one daughter, Alice (Ralph) Hollandsworth; one daughter-in-law, Susan Hatcher, all of Floyd, Va; one sister, Virginia Brown of Salem, Va; six grandchildren, Mark (Stacy) Hollandsworth, Bradley Hatcher, Allison (Anthony) Munsey, Ashley (Shayne) Poff, Telena (Riley) Harmon, and Samuel Hatcher; and six great-grandchildren, Gavin, Heath, Tanner, James, Trent, and Macy. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice and all other caregivers and friends for the love and kindness they showed to Mom. on July 21, 2016.⁵

     Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on November 19, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Norma Daurice Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on March 28, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Harlow Junior "Jabe" Hatcher died on March 2, 2017 at Virginia at age 84.^4,5 He Harlow Junior (Jabe) Hatcher, 84, of Floyd passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Norma Hatcher, his son, Jerry Tilden Hatcher, and his parents, Harlow and Emily Hatcher. Left to cherish his memory are his children, David (Darla) Hatcher, Sanford (Teresa) Hatcher, and Alice (Ralph) Hollandsworth, and daughter-in-law, Susan Hatcher, all of Floyd; six grandchildren, Mark (Stacy) Hollandsworth, Bradley Hatcher, Allison (Anthony) Munsey, Ashley (Shayne) Poff, Telena (Riley) Harmon, and Samuel Hatcher; and seven great-grandchildren, Trent, Gavin, Macy, Heath, Tanner, James, and Harlow. Jabe served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955. During his high school years his passion was playing basketball in which he held a game high record of 51 points for several years. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Carilion Hospice, The Barter Clinic, and Skyline Nursing and Rehab for their compassion and care for our farther during this difficult time. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. on March 4, 2017.⁴

     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