Person Page - 1951

     Lena Mae Peters was buried at Gills Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁹ Her married name was Brown.¹ She married Cecil "Sike" Brown.^2,5 Lena Mae Peters was born on January 6, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,9 She died on May 16, 2016 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.^5,9 She In the early morning hours on Monday, May 16, 2016, Heaven gained another Angel, Lena Peters Brown, age 79, of Wirtz, Va. She was raised in the Ferrum/Crossroads section of Franklin County and continued to reside in the county after leaving home upon her marriage to Cecil "Sike" Brown. Lena was a homemaker, a custodian at Dudley School for many years and a loving baby sitter to numerous children over the years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil "Sike" Brown; father, James McKinley Peters; mother, Bessie Smith Peters; seven sisters; three brothers. She is survived by her son, Terry Rex Brown and friend, Judy Jones; granddaughter, Amanda "Rosebud" Eanes; great grandson, Bradley Marcus Eanes; two sisters, Linda Worley, Betty Meade; brother, Larry Peters. Also surviving are her sisters-in-law, Jean Divers, Erma Anderson, Jane Brown, Frances Brown, Venie Brown; brother-in-law, Winfred Brown (Helen); numerous nephews and nieces; great nephews and great nieces; former daughter-in-law, Deborah Brown; special friend, Nancy Holland. on May 18, 2016.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-44-8183.⁸ Cecil "Sike" Brown was buried at Gills Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lena Mae Peters, daughter of James McKinley "Jim" Peters and Bessie Nannie Smith.^1,2 Cecil "Sike" Brown was born on December 29, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,8,5,6 He died on March 27, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^3,4,8,9,7 He The funeral for Cecil Brown, 65, of Wirtz, who died Saturday, March 27, was conducted Tuesday. Burial was in Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wirtz. He was born Dec. 29, 1933, son of the late Jim Henry and Etta Perdue Brown. Survivors include his wife, Lena Brown of Wirtz; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry Rex and Deborah Brown of Wirtz; one granddaughter, Amanda B. Eames and husband Bradley of Wirtz; one great grandson, Bradley Marcus Eames of Wirtz; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Betty and Stiff Divers of Wirtz and Erma Anderson of Roanoke; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Winford and Helen Brown of Nags Head, N.C. and Jadie and Jane Brown of Hopewell; three sisters-in-law, Hazel Brown of Roanoke, Frances Brown of Vinton; and Venie Brown of Suffolk; nieces; and nephews. on March 31, 1999.⁴

     Barbara Jean Dillon was born on October 27, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ As of January 22, 1966,her married name was Guilliams.² She married Curtis Amos Guilliams on January 22, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Eldridge Wayne "Pete" Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 His Social Security Number was 226-40-2052.¹³ He was born on January 23, 1935 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{13,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Joyce Ann Pugh on December 17, 1960 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Eldridge Wayne "Pete" Peters died on November 2, 2005 at Virginia at age 70.^1,13,2,6 He Eldridge Wayne (Pete) Peters, 70, of Vinton, died of brain tumors and went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2005. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Wayne Peters; parents, Thurman George and Lessie Smith Peters; sisters, Peggy Jo Tolbert and Bevie Mitchell. Pete served in the US Army, worked at AEP for 30 years, and was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church. The family wishes to thank Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their compassion and care. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Ann Peters; daughter, Melissa Peters Tolley and husband, Daryle; grandchildren, Meagan and Brandon Tolley; sisters, Garnett Wickline and husband, Max, Opal Lynch, and Lyla McKee. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on November 4, 2005.¹

     Peggy Jo Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 She was born on March 11, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,4 As of December 24, 1957,her married name was Tolbert.⁴ She married Kenneth Lee Tolbert on December 24, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,4,5 Peggy Jo Peters died on July 12, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.^2,7,5 She Mrs. Peggy Jo Peters Tolbert, 17, Rt. 1, Vinton, died last night a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. Tolbert; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Peters, Rt. 1, Vinton; four sisters, Mrs. Bevie Mitchell, Harrisonburg; Mrs. Lyla McKee, Vinton; Mrs. Opel Lynch, Moneta; Mrs. Garnette Wickline, Roanoke; brother, Wayne Peters, Vinton. on July 13, 1958.⁵

     Kenneth Lee Tolbert Kenneth Lee Tolbert, 71, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Tolbert; his mother Orma Allen Tolbert; sister, Phyllis Tolbert; and a daughter, Sherry Schimmerman. Mr. Tolbert was a past Master of Boone Lodge #247 AF & AM and Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of Northview United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Janet Angell Tolbert; children, Dwayne Tolbert and wife, Chara, of Fincastle; Michelle (Mickey) Lionberger and husband, Chuck, of Roanoke; numerous grandchildren including, Harrison, Ian, and Gillian Lionberger, Cheve Tolbert and Alexis Wilson; stepmother, Lasca Tolbert, of Roanoke; stepbrothers, Danny W. Taylor and wife, Ginger, also of Roanoke, Ronnie L. Taylor and wife, Judy, of Greensboro; and brother, William Dean Tolbert, of Huntington, W.Va. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Virginia.² He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 8, 1939 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Peggy Jo Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith, on December 24, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3,6 Kenneth Lee Tolbert died on December 9, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,4,2

     Dewey Leslie Mitchell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on March 22, 1923 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Bevie Mae "Bea" Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith, on June 13, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,7 Dewey Leslie Mitchell died on August 23, 2017 at Virginia at age 94.² He Dewey Leslie Mitchell, 94, Roanoke, was called home to be with the Lord after a life well lived on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Dewey was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and devoted his life to serving the Lord. He lived as a family man that set a positive example for others. As part of "the Greatest Generation" Dewey served in the Army during World War II. Dewey is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Leslie Mitchell and Sina Dewey Davis Mitchell; sister, Susie Underwood; and first wife, Bevie Mae Peters Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Mitchell; son, Gary Mitchell and wife Libby; daughter, Diane Merritt; stepdaughter, Sherry Roberts and husband Robin; grandchildren, Chuck Kirby and wife Kristi, Chris Mitchell and wife Colleen, and Carrie Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Reagan, Carson, Tommy, Amber, Ethan, Jada, and Elijah; and special sister-in-law, Garnett Wickline and husband Max. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 26, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-35-7969.⁷ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He and Kari Leigh Fraser were divorced.⁶ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Peters was born on June 22, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 26, 1969.^7,3,4,5,6 He married Kari Leigh Fraser on June 24, 1995 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Peters died on February 10, 1999 at Georgia at age 29.^7,2,4 He PETERS, Timothy Wayne, ("Tim"), 29, of Smyrna, Ga., formerly of Vinton, went to be with God on Wednesday, February 10, 1999. Surviving family include his parents, Wayne and Joyce Peters of Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa Ann and Daryle Tolley of Roanoke; grandfather, George Russell Pugh of Roanoke; niece and nephew, Meagan and BrandonTolley of Roanoke and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on February 12, 1999.²

     Garnett Jane Peters was born on August 22, 1931 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of June 18, 1951,her married name was Wickline.^1,5 She married Max Camper Wickline on June 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5

     Max Camper Wickline was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 24, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He married Garnett Jane Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith, on June 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Max Camper Wickline died on November 2, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.³ He Max C. Wickline, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lillian Pearl Wickline; his stepmother, Annie Ruth Wickline, who raised him; his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Doris Wickline; and son-in-law, Joe Trobaugh. Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 71 years, Garnett P. Wickline; daughters and sons-in-law, Trudy and Andy Creed, Dreama and Jeff Williamson, Connie and David Breslin, and Cindy Trobaugh; grandchildren, Wendy Pombo, Baye Williamson, Jacob Williamson, Bryce Williamson (Eddie Myers), John Breslin, Patrick Breslin, and Erin Trobaugh (Mike); great-grandchildren, Amelia and Brayden Williamson and Joey and Thea Trobaugh; and a host of special nieces and nephews. Max retired from the Engineering Department at Rowe Furniture after 40 years of service. Since his retirement, he has enjoyed hunting, fishing, bridge, traveling and most of all spending time with his family. He was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church since 1945 and a member of the Sherwood Archery Club since 1972. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on November 13, 2022.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-26-6376.⁷ Victor George Lynch was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on October 8, 1924 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^{7,2,3,4,8,5,6} He married Opal Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith, on October 18, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Victor George Lynch died on December 29, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^7,1,5 He Victor George Lynch, age 67, of Vinton passed away Saturday. He was retired from General Electric Company in Salem and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Opal Peters Lynch; two sons, Jeffrey Wayne Lynch and Donnie Dale Lynch, both of Vinton; two brothers, Oather Lynch, Route 2, Vinton; Herbert Thomas Lynch, Roanoke; two sisters, Lois L. Barbour, Moneta; Maggie L. Tuck, Richmond; four grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on December 30, 1991.¹

     Nelson Junior McKee was buried at McKee Cemetery, Gravel Hill Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 His Social Security Number was 225-14-9868.⁷ He married Evelyn Lyla Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith.^1,3,6 Nelson Junior McKee was born on January 3, 1926 at Hardy, Bedford Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,8,4,5 He died on June 16, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^7,2,3,6 He Mr. Nelson Junior McKee, age 55, of Rt. 2, Vinton, passed away Tuesday in a local hospital. He was retired from the East End Shops of the Norfolk and Western Railway, also served with the US Army, World War II. He was a member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lyla Peters McKee, two sons, Melvin N. McKee, Michael E. McKee, both of Rt. 2, Vinton; his mother, Mrs. Alice Eldora McKee, Hardy, one brother, Tommy J. McKee, Rt. 2, Vinton; four sisters, Mrs. Kathey Huff, Rt. 2, Vinton; Mrs. Virgina Meeks, Longwood, Fla; Mrs. Rachel Ferguson, Daleville; Mrs. Julie Deel, Hardy, two grandsons, Greg McKee, Mark McKee, both Rt. 2, Vinton. Burial in McKee family cemetery, Bedford County. Masonic service by the Chamblissburg Masonic Lodge #179 AF & AM. on June 18, 1991.⁶