Person Page - 1947

     Alvin Wade Furrow Jr. was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 22, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on May 25, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.^2,3 He Alvin Wade Furrow Jr., 51, of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on October 22, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin W. Furrow; and sister, Pamela R. Price. He is survived by his mother, Loretta W. Furrow, of Elliston; sisters, Sandra Akers and husband, Dennis, of Salem, Va., and Tammy Walters and husband, Jeff, of Elliston, Va; brother, Ricky Furrow, of Elliston, Va; and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 27, 2011, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Gearheart Cemetery in Elliston, Va., with Pastor Dusty Etter officiating. on May 27, 2011.²

     Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow Ricky Lee “Trick” Furrow, 53 of the Ironto side of Elliston passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Preceding him in death are his parents, Alvin and Loretta Furrow; sisters, Sandra Akers and Pamela Price; brothers, Frank and Wade Furrow. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his children, Tiffany (Jeffrey) Ratcliffe and Daniel Furrow; grandchildren, Jacob, Hailey and Hunter Ratcliffe and Harmony Furrow; sister, Tammy Walters, along with nephews, Derek Price and Dillon Walters and a niece, Samantha Shepherd; as well as a special cousin Tonya Furrow who was more like a sister. Ricky Furrow was a very hard working country boy who would drop everything to help someone out. He loved camping, fishing, friends and family. He had a very loving, strong heart and will be missed by all. Ricky’s friends and family are welcome to remember his life on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 4:00 pm at his home 2745 Trooper Lane, on Reesedale Road in Elliston. In lieu of flowers monetary donations will be accepted. Pastor Dusty Etter will be officiating. In honor of Ricky “Trick” wear something that he would like to wear. “Trick” fly high freebird.³ He was born on December 1, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Tammy Lea Rose on June 11, 1988 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow and Tammy Lea Rose were divorced on May 15, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow died on May 21, 2017 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 53.³

     Infant Furrow was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She died on December 27, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 27, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-24-1519.³ Blondyne Juanita Cook was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 She was born on March 8, 1923 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6 As of February 4, 1946,her married name was East.² She married Harrison Jackson East, son of Oather Lee East and Stellar Mae "Stella" Gearheart, on February 4, 1946 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 Blondyne Juanita Cook died on March 16, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,5,4 She Mrs. Blondyne Juanita East, age 58, of 303 Goodwin Ave., Salem, died Monday in a Salem hospital. She was employed with the Roanoke County School Board. She is survived by her husband, Harrison J. East; four sons, Harrison J. East, Jr., Roanoke; Oman Lee East, Roanoke County; Michael East, Tommy East, both of Salem; seven sisters, Mrs. Elbert (Edith) Helms, Mrs. Mae Long, Mrs. Gerald (Billie) Etter, all of Elliston; Mrs. Robert (Lois) Miles, Alexandria; Miss Lillian Cook, Catawba; Mrs. Irvin (Madeline) Wren, Lebanon, Va; Mrs. Stanley (Mildred) Wheeler, Tampa, Fla; three grandchildren. Interment will be in the Gearheart Cemetery, Ironto. on March 17, 1981.⁴

     Oman Lee East Oman Lee East, 62, of Huddleston, passed into eternity just as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday morning, April 24, 2011, after fighting a battle with brain cancer since 2004. Known to most as Lee, he was a Pharmacist for many years at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and CVS Pharmacy. Lee traveled the world with his wife of 30 years, Cynthia, eventually retiring to Akumal, Mexico. He enjoyed talking about their trips together and all they'd seen. Lee was an avid scuba diver, enjoyed golf and softball, had great appreciation for nature, and a gift for writing and photography. He remained positive throughout all he endured and enjoyed entertaining those around him with never ending attempts of humor. Lee was predeceased by his parents, Blondyne Cook East and Harrison East. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Cynthia Jarrett East; and K-9 companion and service dog, Nube (Spanish for Cloud); brothers, Harrison East Jr. and wife, Joyce, Mike East and wife, Jane, and Tommy East and wife, Lori; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norman and Carol Jarrett; brothersin-law, Danny Jarrett and wife, Renée, and Mark Jarrett and wife, Katrina; nieces and nephews, Eric East and wife, Jennifer, Hallie East, Sabrina East, Meagan East, Krylan East, Anna East, Eliza East, Jacob Jarrett and wife, Brooke, Emily Jarrett Holler and husband, Chris, Justin Jarrett and Cathryn Jarrett; special friend and care taker, Janet Amos; and many other friends and loved ones. Special thanks go out to the doctors and staff at the Preston Brain Tumor Center at Duke Medical Center, Dr. P. Mallidi and the staff at the Blue Ridge Cancer Center, and Dr. Steven Lewis at Smith Mountain Lake Family Practice.² His Social Security Number was 229-68-7454.⁸ He was born on March 7, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8,5 He married Shirley Carol Sipe on May 29, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Oman Lee East and Shirley Carol Sipe were divorced on June 22, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Oman Lee East married Mary Ann Burkholder on November 11, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Oman Lee East and Mary Ann Burkholder were divorced on October 21, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Oman Lee East married Cynthia Ellen "Cindy" Jarrett on January 23, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Oman Lee East died on April 24, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^2,8,6

     Billy Eugene Basham Billy Eugene "Bill" Basham, Sep 24, 1933 - Apr 3, 2024. On Wednesday April 3, 2024, Billy Eugene Basham of Shawsville, Va. went to his everlasting home entering into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill’s relationship with the Lord defined his life. For over fifty years he served as a deacon and trustee at Big Spring Baptist Church in Elliston, Va. Bill served two years in the United States Army 44th Field Artillery Battalion. He dedicated 36 years of service at Electro-Tec Corp. in Blacksburg, Va. working as a machinist, retiring in 1995. Bill was born in Boissevain, Va. to the late James Noah and Lottie Moses Basham. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, James Donald “Jimmy” Basham and Ward Thomas “Tommy” Basham; his sisters, Mildred Aliff Walters, Mary Lee Cline, and Geraldine Basham. Bill was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be missed by his family whom he dearly loved. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years, Oleta “Pete” Basham; his daughters, Linda Fagg and son-in-law, Mason; Lisa McLaren and son-in-law, John; five grandchildren, Erin Carroll (Nathan), Derek Fagg (Kendra), Tyler Fagg (Erika), Eric McLaren (Chelsea), and Lauren McLaren; seven great grandchildren, Julia and Mason Carroll, Addison and Elliott Fagg, Elyse and Ryah Fagg, Oliver and new baby McLaren, due this fall; brother, Richard Cleon Basham; and sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Perdue (Ted) and Carolyn Helms (Tommy); and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at the Gearheart Family Cemetery.³ He was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 24, 1933 at Bossievain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Oleta Blondine "Pete" East, daughter of Oather Lee East and Stellar Mae "Stella" Gearheart, on June 15, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Billy Eugene Basham died on April 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 90.³

     James Allen "Jim" Tavenner was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 224-36-0054.⁸ He was born on May 20, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,8,5,6 He married Leota Frances "Biggie" East, daughter of Oather Lee East and Stellar Mae "Stella" Gearheart, on March 31, 1954 at South Carolina.^9,1,2 James Allen "Jim" Tavenner died on April 28, 2003 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 70.^1,7,4,8,6 He TAVENNER, James Allen, 70, of Chester, died on Monday, April 28, 2003, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. He was born in Roanoke and was the son of the late Robert and Ethel Tavenner. He was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran and a retired engineer for V.D.O.T. He is survived by his wife, Leota East Tavenner; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah A. and Jeff Joyner of Prince George; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Marilyn B. Tavenner of Chesterfield, David T. and Robbie S. Tavenner of Mechanicsville, James M. and Debbie Tavenner of Chesterfield, Chris and Lynn Tavenner of Dinwiddie; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary T. and James Nichols of Roanoke, Mildred T. and Aubrey Moles of Salem; a brother, Randy Tavenner of Knoxville, Tenn; also ten grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at Gearhart Cemetery, Ironto. on May 1, 2003.¹