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     His Social Security Number was 223-30-5776.¹² Paul Dalton Scott was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Betty Sue Fayne.¹³ Paul Dalton Scott and Betty Sue Fayne were divorced.¹³ Paul Dalton Scott was born on August 11, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,2,3,6 He died on April 6, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^2,12,4 He Paul Dalton Scott, 78, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday night, April 6, 2004. He was born August 11, 1925, the son of the late Van Cleveland Scott and Edna Smith Scott. He was retired, with many years of service, from Singer Furniture Company. Surviving are his son, Randy Scott and wife, Janet of Troutville; daughter, Wanda Deel and husband, Steve of Roanoke; grandson, Alan Scott and wife Kim; granddaughter, Misty Austin and husband Scott; great-granddaughter, Britany Scott; brother, Hubert Scott and wife, Reba of Roanoke; sisters, Nora Saul of Rocky Mount, Evelyn Smith and husband, Bain of Richmond, Rachael Hall and husband, Lawrence of Vinton; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on April 8, 2004.²

     Evelyn Marie Scott Evelyn Marie Scott Smith, 95, of Henrico County passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 25, 2024. "Tootsie" was born in Roanoke County on March 3, 1929, to the late Van Cleveland Scott and Edna Eliza Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Bain Smith., and by her two brothers, Paul Scott and Hubert Scott (Reba) of Roanoke. She graduated from William Byrd High School in Vinton in 1947. She, Bain and their son moved to Henrico in 1959, where she resided until her death. Although born in the shadow of the Blue Ridge, the mountains never left her heart. She is survived by her son Richard B. "Dick" Smith and daughter-in-law Jane Atkinson Smith of Henrico; granddaughter Sarah Stewart (Michael) of Richmond; grandson Dr. Drew Smith (Libby) of Mount Pleasant South Carolina; sisters Mrs. Rachel Hall (Lawrence) of Vinton and Mrs. Nora Saul (Harry) of Boones Mill; seven great grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park in Henrico.⁴ She was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 3, 1929 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of March 6, 1948,her married name was Smith.³ She married William Bain Smith on March 6, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{5,3,4,11,10,9} Evelyn Marie Scott died on September 25, 2024 at Virginia at age 95.⁴

     Bevie Mae "Bea" Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4578.¹⁰ She was born on November 15, 1922 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,5,11,6 As of June 13, 1949,her married name was Mitchell.⁵ She married Dewey Leslie Mitchell on June 13, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Bevie Mae "Bea" Peters died on September 22, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^3,10,6 She Bevie P. (Bea) Mitchell, age 67, of Roanoke, died Saturday evening in a local hospital. She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, a past regional director of the Sunbeams, and a past president of the W.M.U. (The Woman's Missionary Union). Surviving are her husband, Dewey Mitchell; children, Gary and Libby Mitchell, Baltimore, Md; Roy and Diane Kirby, Roanoke; two grandsons, Chuckie Kirby, Christopher Lee Mitchell; her father, Thurman Peters; a brother, Wayne Peters; and three sisters, Lyla McKee, Opal Lynch, and Garnett Wickline, all of the Roanoke area. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. on September 24, 1990.³

     Evelyn Lyla Peters was buried at McKee Cemetery, Gravel Hill Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was McKee.⁵ She married Nelson Junior McKee.^5,8,9 Evelyn Lyla Peters was born on April 20, 1925 at Virginia.^1,5 She died on January 2, 2015 at Virginia at age 89.⁵ She Evelyn "Lyla" Peters McKee went peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Friday, January 2, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born April 20, 1925. Lyla was a devoted wife, mother, grannie and great grannie Kee. She graduated from William Byrd High School and was employed for years at Kenrose Manufacturing. Lyla was preceded in death by her loving husband, Nelson; son, Melvin; her parents, Thurman and Lessie Peters; two sisters, Bevie Mitchell, Peggy Tolbert; and brother, Wayne Peters. She is survived by her son, Michael and his wife, Debbie McKee; and daughter-in-law, Shannie McKee. Five grandchildren, Greg, Mark and his wife Kim, Matt and his wife Rachel, Kayla, Erin and her husband. Lyla's 10 great grandchildren include, Kasey, Kam, Karson, Kaysi, Keri, Courtnie, Izabel, Carrolline, Brianna and Logan. Lyla's sisters, Garnett Wickline and her husband, Max, Opal Lynch, Leslie Mitchell and his wife, Juanita; and her sisters-in-law, Rachel Ferguson, Julie Deel, Joyce Peters; and brother-in law, Tommy McKee. Lyla's family would like to acknowledge all of her loving nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at CRMH for her care during her brief illness and the staff of Springtree Nursing Home for their love and care for her over the years. Interment service followed immediately at the McKee Family Cemetery located on Gravel Hill Road. on January 5, 2015.⁵

     Opal Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia. She was born on January 5, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7 As of October 18, 1946,her married name was Lynch.⁶ She married Victor George Lynch on October 18, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,6,11 Opal Peters died on June 25, 2017 at age 89.

     Stephen Wayne "Steve" Deel Stephen Wayne Deel, 60, of Roanoke passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 when he went to meet his mother-in-law, Betty Sue, who escorted him through those “pearly gates” where he can be forever at peace to be without suffering and forever free. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Kent and Rachel Sink Deel and mother-in-law Betty-Sue Varndell; and his beloved dogs, Jackie and Boo. He is survived by his loving wife of over 30 years, Wanda Sue Scott Deel; father-in-law, Richard Varndell; brother-in-law, David Simmons, and wife, Jamie; sisters-in-law, Terrie Cooper and husband, Butch, Janet Scott widowed from husband, Randy, and Donna Bullock and husband, George; his loving pet dogs, Mickey, Ringo, and Kara; numerous nieces and nephews with their families and children; best friends, Patty Sue and Dale Lohr, Julie Newcomb and husband, Scott, Mike Webb, Scott Effeckman, and Jay Alexander. Stephen was a “nice guy” and a caring gentleman. He loved sports of all kinds, was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and played sports for Northside High during school there. He played golf and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to joke around and make people laugh: one year he pranked Patty-Sue on her birthday. He presented her with a cake which had a male shape and had her take the first bite; as if not embarrassed enough at the display of the cake, upon biting into it she chomped down onto a squeaky toy (also in the same indecent shape as the cake). It was a hoot; everyone will always remember the great times they had with him. Stephen was part Cherokee and German, and especially loved learning about Native American Heritage. He knew how to make people feel good and was generous of spirit. He loved his family and friends and once told his mother-in-law, Betty Sue, that he had married Wanda just to get close to her. He will be missed by all those who loved him and those he loved. There will be no services during this time due to COVID restrictions. A celebration of life cook-out is planned for the future, check for updates.³ He was born on September 16, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Wanda Sue Scott, daughter of Paul Dalton Scott and Betty Sue Fayne, on September 22, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 Stephen Wayne "Steve" Deel and Wanda Sue Scott were divorced on September 3, 1981.² Stephen Wayne "Steve" Deel died on November 25, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.³

     Harry Wesley Saul was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 His Social Security Number was 223-36-2173.⁷ He was born on May 25, 1925 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,5,6,4 He married Nora Edna Scott, daughter of Van Cleveland Scott and Eliza Edna Smith, on April 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,8,9,4,10 Harry Wesley Saul died on October 27, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^7,4,5 He Harry Wesley Saul, age 67, of Route 1, died Tuesday, October 27, 1992, in a Salem hospital. He was born May 25, 1925, son of the late John F. and Clara Mills Saul. Mr. Saul was a member of Faith Fellowship Church. Surviving are his wife, Nora Scott Saul; three sons and daughters-in-law, John W. and Karen K. Saul, Roanoke; Sidney A. and Sharon B. Saul, Walden, N.Y; Robert L. and Patrice G. Saul, Boones Mill; seven grandchildren, Jessica Saul, Joel Saul, Jacob Saul, Jordan Saul, Jared Saul, Bethany Saul, Matthew Saul; two stepgrandchildren, Ronald Buffington, Lorelea Buffington; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen E. and George W. Saul, Roanoke; Esther S. and Norwood C. Turner, Boones Mill; also a host of relatives and friends. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on October 28, 1992.⁵

     William Bain Smith was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,8,9 His Social Security Number was 231-24-2385.⁵ He was born on December 30, 1926 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Evelyn Marie Scott, daughter of Van Cleveland Scott and Eliza Edna Smith, on March 6, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,7,9,10,11} William Bain Smith died on May 25, 2004 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,5,6,8,9 He William Bain Smith, 77, of Richmond, passed away on May 25, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Scott Smith; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Jane Smith; and his beloved grandchildren, Sarah and Drew Smith, all of Richmond; and two brothers, O.D. Smith and O.T. Smith Jr., of Front Royal. Mr. Smith, a Vinton native, was a Navy veteran of WWII and played professional baseball in the Dodger and Red Sox organizations and for the Richmond Colts. He worked as a conductor with the C&O Railroad until his retirement A graveside service will be conducted at Westhampton Memorial Park. on May 26, 2004.⁹

     Eva Rachel Scott Eva Rachel "Rickey" Scott Crawford Hall, Mar 18, 1932 - Oct 31, 2024. Eva Rachel "Rickey" Scott Crawford Hall, 92, of Vinton, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A graduate of William Byrd High School, she went on to start a family and raise her children. "Rickey" was married to the late Lawrence Lee Hall Sr. for 46 years. Fun fact, her sister, Nora, at two years of age named her "Rickey" and said, "Rickey is my baby." She was predeceased by her parents, Van Cleveland Scott and Edna Eliza Smith Scott; her husband, Lawrence Lee Hall Sr; and her siblings, Fred Scott, Hubert Scott (Reba), Paul Scott, and Evelyn "Tootsie" Smith (Bain). Those left to cherish her sweet memories are her children, Rhonda Crawford Body, Galen Scott Crawford, Laurie Crawford Peerman (Bryan), Karen Crawford Wright (Norman); her stepdaughter, Diane Hall Lemon; and her sister, Nora Scott Saul (Harry). Also surviving are her grandchildren; niece; nephews; and cousins. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and all private duty caregivers. A graveside service will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 18, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of July 30, 1954,her married name was Crawford.⁴ She married Alvin Galen Crawford on July 30, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ Eva Rachel Scott and Alvin Galen Crawford were divorced on June 10, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1979,her married name was Hall.³ Eva Rachel Scott married Lawrence Lee Hall Sr. circa 1979.^{6,3,7,10,8,5,9} Eva Rachel Scott died on October 31, 2024 at Virginia at age 92.⁵

     Lawrence Lee Hall Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 11, 1934 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He married Eva Rachel Scott, daughter of Van Cleveland Scott and Eliza Edna Smith, circa 1979.^{1,2,4,5,6,3,7} Lawrence Lee Hall Sr. died on February 13, 2023 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.² He Lawrence Lee Hall Sr., 88, of Vinton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Parker Hall and Mazura Dooley Hall; brothers, Harold Hall and Leonard Hall; son, Lawrence Lee Hall Jr. "Junior;" a stepdaughter, Linda Crawford Stump; and son-in-law, Norman "Sonny" Wright. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rachel Scott Hall; daughter, Diane Hall Lemon; stepdaughter, Rhonda Crawford Body; stepson, Galen Crawford; stepdaughter, Laurie Peerman (Bryan); stepdaughter, Karen Wright; two grandchildren; cousins; and a very special neighbor, Barry McCarty. He was born in Fincastle, Virginia on December 11, 1934. Lawrence attended Fincastle High School and was employed at Rowe Furniture as a welder and was a fabricator for Grumman Emergency Products for 20 years. His favorite job was North Cross Lower School. He loved finding the lost "pets" of the children. Lawrence enjoyed woodworking, gardening, mowing grass, and his determined battle against the dandelions and crows. He volunteered with the Red Cross and had donated 120 pints of blood. He was also a volunteer at the Presbyterian Community Center and at Goodwill. The family wishes to thank Center Well Home Health, Deb, Good Samaritan Hospice, and Ellis Senior Care, LLC. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. His favorite saying was, "If you want good neighbors, you have to be a good neighbor." on February 15, 2023.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7172.¹⁵ Herman Lee Peters was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,3 He was born on December 16, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{15,10,4,5,6,3,7} He married Louise Johnson on February 7, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,16,10,4,3 Herman Lee Peters died on February 6, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^{2,15,3,4,17,6} He PETERS, Herman Lee, 75, of Ferrum, passed away Thursday, February 6, 1997. Born December 16, 1921, he was a son of the late Jim and Bessie Smith Peters. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; a humble and gentle man who always welcomed you with a smile. He was preceded in death by a sister, Violet Dillon; and brother, Melvin Peters. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Louise J. Peters of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Brenda Peters of Rocky Mount; daughter, Betty Bryant of Henry; five sisters, Linda Whorley, Tiny Turner, Noreta Hodges, Betty Meade, all of Ferrum, Lena Brown of Wirtz; two brothers, J. D. Peters and Larry Peters, both of Bassett; grandson and his wife, Michael and Belinda Bryant of Hardy; great-granddaughter, Bridgit (Bridges) Bryant of Hardy; special nephew, Melvin Peters of Ferrum. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.A special thank you to Dr. Frank A. England of Roanoke for the care given over the years. on February 8, 1997.²

     Melvin Ford Peters was buried at Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France.⁶ He was born on February 9, 1924 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,10 He died on August 8, 1944 at France at age 20.^6,10,7

     Violet Christine Peters was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-24-9536.¹³ She was born on January 20, 1926 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^13,5,6,7 As of December 23, 1946,her married name was Dillon.⁴ She married James Harry Dillon on December 23, 1946 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Violet Christine Peters died on July 18, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^13,3,6 She Mrs. Violet Peters Dillon, age 64, of 109 Sycamore St., died July 18, 1990, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Peters and was the widow of James Harry Dillon. She retired from DuPont with over thirty-seven years of service. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara D. and Curtis A. Guilliams, Rocky Mount; Patricia D. Sloan of Union Hall; three grandchildren, James Curtis Guilliams, and Daniel Lee Guilliams, both of Rocky Mount; Alma Christine Sloan, of Union Hall; three brothers, Herman Peters of Ferrum; J. D. Peters of Bassett; Larry Peters of Snow Creek; five sisters, Mrs. John G. (Tinie) Turner, Mrs. Noreta P. Hodges and Mrs. Coy (Linda) Whorley, all of Ferrum; Mrs. James (Betty) Meade of Burnt Chimney; Mrs. Cecil (Lena) Brown of Burnt Chimney; also several nieces and nephews and many friends including, Debbie Jewell and Geraldine P. Dillon. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on July 20, 1990.³

     Tinie Pauline "Tiny" Peters was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8558.¹¹ She was born on April 23, 1928 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,12,6 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Turner.² She married John George Turner on September 4, 1948 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,2,5,13,12 Tinie Pauline "Tiny" Peters died on December 12, 2007 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,14,5,12 She Tinie Peters Turner, 79, of Ferrum, died Wednesday December 12, 2007. She was born April 23, 1928 to the late James M. and Bessie Smith Peters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Nora and Ora Peters, Bessie and Lessie Peters, Violet Dillon and Noreta Hodges; brothers, Melvin Peters and Herman Peters. Mrs. Turner was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved children and had baby-sat since she was very young. She is survived by her husband, John George Turner; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and John Smith; granddaughter, Rebecca Smith; three sisters, Linda Whorley, Betty Meade, and Lena Brown; two brothers, J.D. and Larry Peters; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. on December 14, 2007.⁵

     James Harry Dillon was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,9 He was born on December 8, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{3,4,5,7,6,8,9} He married Violet Christine Peters, daughter of James McKinley "Jim" Peters and Bessie Nannie Smith, on December 23, 1946 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Harry Dillon died on November 4, 1956 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33; Died in an auto accident.^4,5,8,9

     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5678.⁵ Louise Johnson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on December 14, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 As of February 7, 1942,her married name was Peters.² She married Herman Lee Peters, son of James McKinley "Jim" Peters and Bessie Nannie Smith, on February 7, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,7 Louise Johnson died on January 22, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,7,5,3 She Today, January 22, 2010, our mother, Louise Johnson Peters, 85, of Ferrum, went to heaven with our father Herman L. Peters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Charlie Johnson; three brothers, Oliver, Jack, Tommy; and one sister, Ann Slate. She is survived by her daughter, Betty P. Bryant, of Henry; son and daughter-in-law, Roger L. and Brenda Peters, of Roanoke; grandson, Michael Bryant and wife, Belinda, of Hardy; granddaughters, Jamie Hanlon and husband, Chris, of Elizabethtown, Pa., Jodie Anthony and husband, Rob, of Baltimore, Md; five greatgranddaughters, Bridgit and Hannah Bryant and Owen, Abbie, and Claire Hanlon; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Carolyn Johnson, of Rocky Mount, and Charles and Jamie Johnson, of Glade Hill; sister, Ethel Carter, of Wirtz. Special thanks to her wonderful roommate Ethel Eaves and to all the caring friends at Friendship Retirement Community. Our Mother retired from Ferrum College after 27 years of service. Her passion was having all her family at her home and feeding everyone who came through the door. She was the patriarch of our family keeping in daily contact with her children and siblings. Mother was a lifelong member of the First Church of the Brethren in Ferrum. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on January 24, 2010.¹

     Roger Lee Peters Roger Lee Peters, Dec 9, 1951 - May 11, 2024. Roger Lee Peters age 72 of Roanoke passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home. His family asks that you remember Roger for the good man that he was.⁵ He was born on December 9, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Brenda Lucille Whitlow on February 8, 1992 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Roger Lee Peters died on May 11, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.⁵

     Jerry Daniel Bryant was buried at Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He Jerry Daniel Bryant, 78, of Henry, Va., died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at UVA Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Estelle Bryant; siblings, David, Hugh and Joe Bryant, Page King and Ann Tyree. Jerry is survived by his wife, Gay P. Bryant; son, Mike (Belinda) Bryant; two beautiful granddaughters, Bridgit (DJ) Welch and Hannah Bryant; siblings, Betty Gardner and Sue Bowyer; in-laws, Ruth Bryant, Goldie Bryant, Carolyn and Linward Simmons, Mike and Darlene Plaster, Connie and Connie Plaster; mother-in-law, Lois Plaster; numerous special nieces and nephews. Jerry was a retired deputy with 30 years of service with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. He also served six years in the National Guard and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Collinsville. Funeral services will be conducted at Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.⁴ He was born on December 1, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Betty Jane Peters, daughter of Herman Lee Peters and Louise Johnson, on July 9, 1966 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Jerry Daniel Bryant and Betty Jane Peters were divorced on June 18, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Jerry Daniel Bryant died on June 26, 2019 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-8697.⁵ Coy Beverley Whorley was buried at Whorley Family Cemetery, Johnnys Ridge Road, Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on November 13, 1935 at Dodson, Patrick Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,5,4 He married Linda Gaye Peters, daughter of James McKinley "Jim" Peters and Bessie Nannie Smith, on July 6, 1958.^1,3,6 Coy Beverley Whorley WHORLEY, Coy Beverley, 67, of Ferrum, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilton and Della Chaney Whorley; and two brothers, Marvin and Harrison Whorley. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Peters Whorley; one son, Randy Whorley of Ferrum; one daughter, Karen Jones of Ferrum; one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and James Keith of Ferrum; and seven grandchildren, Randy Jr., Adam and Heather Whorley, Cory and Kayla Jones, Ashley and Saige Keith; special aunt and uncle, Lera and Kermit Hale; also many special family and friends. Interment to follow in the Whorley Family Cemetery in Endicott. on August 23, 2003.⁶ He died on August 24, 2003 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,3,5

     John George Turner John George Turner, 93, of Ferrum, died Monday February 16, 2015 at home. He was born on April 13, 1921, in Franklin County to the late Taylor Turner, and the late Betty Turner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tinie Peters Turner; brothers, Herman Turner, Russell Turner, Lester Turner, Amos Turner; sisters Alta Kitson, Clair Parrish, and Pearl Dyer. John is survived by his daughter, Shirley Smith and husband, John of Bassett; granddaughter, Rebecca Smith; great-granddaughter Addison Smith of Ferrum; sisters, Marie Nester and husband, Nelson of Henry, Nancy Delancey and husband Wilford, of Collinsville; brother Thomas Turner and wife Anna, of Rocky Mount; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Church Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on April 13, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,6,8 He married Tinie Pauline "Tiny" Peters, daughter of James McKinley "Jim" Peters and Bessie Nannie Smith, on September 4, 1948 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,7 John George Turner died on February 16, 2015 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 93.^5,7,8

     Her Social Security Number was 231-52-0357.¹⁰ Noreta Shelby Gloria Peters was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,11 She was born on February 10, 1940 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,11,10 As of March 15, 1958,her married name was Hodges.⁴ She married Tom Henry Hodges on March 15, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ Noreta Shelby Gloria Peters and Tom Henry Hodges were divorced on August 13, 1985 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Noreta Shelby Gloria Peters died on June 16, 2006 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.^3,8,11,10,12 She Noreta S. Hodges, 66, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2006 after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, James (Jim) and Bessie Peters; sister, Violet Dillon; two brothers, Melvin Peters and Herman Peters; and one nephew, Kenneth Peters. She is survived by three sons, Mitchell Hodges, Sr., Ricky Hodges, both of Ferrum, and Tony and wife, Barbara Hodges of Martinsville; two daughters, Janet Adkins and husband, Aaron of Ridgeway, and Lisa Shively and husband, Darryl of Ferrum; three granddaughters, Tabatha Cruise and friend, Stephen of Bassett and Heather and Megan Hodges of Martinsville; one grandson, Mitchell Hodges, Jr. of Martinsville; four sisters, Linda Whorley, Betty Meade and Tinie Turner, all of Ferrum, Lena Brown of Wirtz; two brothers, J.D. and Larry Peters of Bassett; several nieces and nephews; one special great-nephew, Adain Keith (her little man); special friends, Alberta and Ronnie Brown, and Louise Whorley. Funeral services will be conducted from Maple Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on June 17, 2006.⁸

     James William Meade James William Meade, 69, of Ferrum, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born in Russell County, VA on February 15, 1947 to the late Archie Lee Meade and the late Lillian Jessie Meade. James was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Frank Meade and two sisters, Betty Sue Keith and Naomi Barnes. James is survived by his loving wife, Betty Sue Peters Meade; daughter, Brenda Stegall; son, Scottie James Meade; three grandchildren, Amy Meade, Rusty Stegall and Ethan Meade; brother, Sam Meade and four sisters, Willma Jean Brown, Bernice Ward, Easter Mae Meade; and Mary Lou Skeens. Burial will follow the service at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.³ He was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 15, 1947 at Castlewood, Russell Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty Sue Peters, daughter of James McKinley "Jim" Peters and Bessie Nannie Smith, on April 9, 1966 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 James William Meade died on June 21, 2016 at Virginia at age 69.³