Person Page - 1966

     Joseph Aldine Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 6, 1882 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Pearl Lessie Jones, daughter of Oren Derias Jones and Judy Ann Terry, circa 1917.^1,2,4 Joseph Aldine Jones died on November 3, 1967 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.²

     Dempsey Miracle Jones Sr. was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ He was born on July 20, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Scott Garner on April 26, 1941 at Boydton, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 Dempsey Miracle Jones Sr. died on November 24, 1999 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,4 He JONES, Dempsey M. Jr., 78, of Collinsville died Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at his home. He was the son of the late Amos H. Jones and Lollie Smith Jones of Ferrum. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Garner Jones of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, D.M. Jones Jr. (Butch) and Shirley G. Jones, Collinsville; his granddaughter, Leanne J. Brooks, Collinsville; grandson David M. Jones, Radford University; and a great-grandson, Tyler Brooks; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Edith and Frank Harris of Fieldale, Marvie and Dennis Walker, Patrick Springs; two nephews and a niece. He was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church and the Charles Wesley Sunday School Class. He was a past trustee and a past Cub Master for the Collinsville Cub Scouts. He retired from Pulaski Furniture Company and had worked at American Furniture Company. He operated Bassett Esso Service Station for many years. Visitation will be held at Norris Funeral Services Friday evening, November 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral will be held at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 27 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Rob Caldwell officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1081, Collinsville, VA 24078 or to the American Heart Association, 450 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA 24014. Norris Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. on November 25, 1999.³

     Marvie Mae Jones was buried at County Line Church of God Cemetery, 2900 County Line Road, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on April 25, 1925 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 As of October 15, 1949,her married name was Walker.³ She married Dennis Walker on October 15, 1949 at Martinsville, Virginia.^6,3,7 Marvie Mae Jones died on November 17, 2006 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,7 She Marvie Jones Walker, 81, of 2785 County Line Road, Patrick Springs, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at her home. She was born April 25, 1925, in Franklin County to Amos H. Jones and Lottie Smith Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Walker; and a brother, Dempsey Jones. She retired from Fieldcrest Mills in 1986 and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She had been a member of the Patrick-Henry Volunteer Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary for 33 years. Surviving are a son, Dennis D. Walker of Patrick Springs; a sister, Edith Harris of Fieldale; and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Anderson officiating. Burial will at County Line Church of God cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:30 p.m. today at the church. Memorials may be made to Patrick-Henry Volunteer Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary, 3125 County Line Road, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133. on November 18, 2006.⁷

     Murphy Cleo "Pete" Smith married Caterina Marchetti.^9,4 Murphy Cleo "Pete" Smith was born on June 2, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³

     Norvell Percy "Toby" Smith was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 24, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3 He married Hattie Susan Webb circa 1951.^9,3 Norvell Percy "Toby" Smith died on November 12, 1995 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 71.^2,3 He Norvell Percy "Toby" Smith, 71, of Rt. 4, Bassett, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 1995, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was retired from Plant No. 1, the sanding room, at Stanley Furniture Company with 20 years service, and was owner of Smith's Body Shop. A Franklin County native, he was born July 24, 1924, to the late Leonard Dewey Smith and the late Nellie Blanche Peters Smith. He came to Martinsville in 1960 from Reidsville, N.C. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Hattie Webb Smith of the home; one daughter, Norvelline Smith Johnson of Bassett; one granddaughter; a stepson, Luther Donald Tew of Sunset Beach. N.C; three brothers, Murphy "Pete" Smith, Glenver "Jack" Smith and J.W. Archie Smith, all of Bassett; one sister, Estell S. Stowe of Martinsville. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Weeks will officiate. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. on November 13, 1995.³

     Glenver Otis "Jack" Smith was born on July 4, 1929 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 3, 1929.^3,9,6 He married Peggy Earnestine Stratton on February 28, 1953 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Glenver Otis "Jack" Smith and Peggy Earnestine Stratton were divorced on September 17, 1986 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹¹ Glenver Otis "Jack" Smith died on November 26, 2007 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 78.^4,9,6 He Glenver "Jack" O. Smith, 78, of 30 Beechwood Drive, Bassett, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Ferrum on July 3, 1929, to Leonard Maynard Smith and Blanche Peters Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Norvell "Toby" Smith and J.W. Archie Smith. He served in the Army during World War II. He retired as a truck driver for the former Roy Stone Transfer, where he worked for 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are three daughters, Wanda Brown of Bassett, Sharmane Smith of Martinsville and Gloria Gravely of Snow Creek; one sister, Estelle Stowe of Martinsville; a brother, Murphy "Pete" Smith of Bassett; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home on Beechwood Drive, Bassett, from 6-8 p.m. today. The memorial service will be private. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. on November 27, 2007.⁶

     Hubert Alvah Scott was born on August 8, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Reba Mazel Toney on August 17, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-5776.⁶ Paul Dalton Scott was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Betty Sue Fayne.⁷ Paul Dalton Scott and Betty Sue Fayne were divorced.⁷ Paul Dalton Scott was born on August 11, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He died on April 6, 2004 at Virginia at age 78.^2,6 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. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
on April 8, 2004.²

     Bevie Mae "Bea" Peters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4578.⁸ She was born on November 15, 1922 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,5 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 Bevie Mae "Bea" Peters died on September 22, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^3,8,9 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from Shenandoah Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Alderman officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday. 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 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. Service dedicated to the celebration of Lyla's life will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 2 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Edward "Bish" Creel with the interment service followed immediately at the McKee Family Cemetery located on Gravel Hill Road. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 4, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on January 5, 2015.⁵

     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 Virginia.² He married Wanda Sue Scott, daughter of Paul Dalton Scott and Betty Sue Fayne, on September 22, 1978.^2,3 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 His Social Security Number was 223-36-2173.⁶ He was born on May 25, 1925 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,5 He married Nora Edna Scott, daughter of Van Cleveland Scott and Eliza Edna Smith, on April 21, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Harry Wesley Saul died on October 27, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^6,4,5 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. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Gary Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made in Harry's memory to the Boones Mill Rescue Squad or Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. on October 28, 1992.⁵

     William Bain Smith was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ 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 William Bain Smith died on May 25, 2004 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,5,6

     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 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 230-12-7172.¹⁰ Herman Lee Peters was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 16, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,7,4 He married Louise Johnson on February 7, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,11,7,4 Herman Lee Peters died on February 6, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,10,3,4 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. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 1997, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Witt officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. A special thank you to Dr. Frank A. England of Roanoke for the care given over the years. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on February 8, 1997.²

     Melvin Ford Peters was born on February 9, 1924 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5

     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 228-24-9536.¹⁰ She was born on January 20, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,5,6 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.^10,3,6 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Lynch Chapel with the Rev. Earl Harrelson officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lynch Funeral Home after 3:00 p.m. Friday where the family will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 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 She was born on April 23, 1928 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 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.^7,2,5,9 Tinie Pauline "Tiny" Peters died on December 12, 2007 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,10,5 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. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Steve Tilley and Brother Mark Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. 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 He was born on December 8, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 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

     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.^2,4,3 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.^5,1,2,3 Louise Johnson died on January 22, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,6,4,3 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. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, Va., 22901. Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2010, with the Rev. Vern Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount. 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