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     His Social Security Number was 235-28-0517.⁹ Charles Daymon/Daymond Sigmon was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He and June Carlo were divorced.⁷ Charles Daymon/Daymond Sigmon was born on August 31, 1924 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Aug 30, 1924.^2,9 He married June Carlo on May 9, 1952 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Charles Daymon/Daymond Sigmon married Patsy Garrett on December 22, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,7 Charles Daymon/Daymond Sigmon died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 56.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-8686.⁷ Irene Sylvia Sigmon was born on June 22, 1927 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Jun 22, 1925.^7,3 As of January 18, 1947,her married name was Hodge.² She married Paul Bernard Hodge on January 18, 1947 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² Irene Sylvia Sigmon died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 53.⁷

     Lula Blanche Buckner was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-62-0616.⁵ She was born on September 27, 1903 at Virginia.^5,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Sigmon.^1,6 She married Lorton Ephriam Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, circa 1921.^{1,2,6,3,7,8,4} Lula Blanche Buckner died on January 31, 1995 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 91.^5,3,7 She SIGMON, Lula Buckner, ("Blanche"), 91, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, January 31, 1995, at Eldercare of Franklin County. Born September 27, 1903, she was the daughter of the late James and Louzeria Hale Buckner. She was the wife of the late Lorton E. Sigmon. Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law, Ray A. and Mary Jane Sigmon, Maymon E. (Mike) and Dorothy N. Sigmon, and Jessie E. and Shirley Sigmon, all of Rocky Mount, Edward and Joy Sigmon, Greensboro, N.C. and Conrad and Marge Sigmon, Manchester, Md; two daughters and sons-in-law, Opal and H.M. (Dick) Davis, Rocky Mount, Mary and Ronald Bennett, Penhook; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Carrie Williams, High Point, N.C; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert C. and Goldie Buckner, Glade Hill. Funeral services wil l be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Joe Bryant and the Rev. Joe Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on February 1, 1995.³

     Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon was born on December 17, 1923 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,11,5 He married Dorothy Naomi Barbour on October 8, 1948.^12,1,2 Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon died on August 15, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,11,4 He Maymon Ellot (Mike) Sigmon, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2008. Mr. Sigmon proudly served his country in the Army 3rd Infantry Division in World War ll's European Campaign. His war decorations include the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the French Croix de Guerre. He was also the recipient of Rocky Mount Rotary Club's Patriot Award. He was Past Commander of the Rocky Mount American Legion, as well as past president of the local Lions' Club. He served many years as an assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts Troop 30. Mike was a long time masonry contractor, he and his family built many homes and businesses in and around Franklin County. Mr. Sigmon was born in Rocky Mount, Va., to the late Lorton Ephraim and Blanche Sigmon. He was married to the former Dorothy Barbour. In addition to his wife of 59 years, Mike is survived by three children, son, Michael Dean Sigmon Sr. and his wife, Diane; son, Alan Neil Sigmon and his wife, Sheri; and daughter, Marsha Sigmon Stafford and her husband, Rick. His eight grandchildren are Tyler McKibbin Sigmon, Alan Wynn Sigmon, Cody Alexander Sigmon, Sarah Burke Sigmon, Michael Dean Sigmon Jr., Marcus Dean Sigmon, Mary Deane Sigmon and Kristin Stafford. A special uncle, Robert (Goldie) Buckner; and siblings, Conrad (Marge) Sigmon, Jesse (Nadine) Sigmon, Edward (Joy) Sigmon, Ray (Mary Jane) Sigmon, Opal (H.M.) Davis and Mary Frances (Ronnie) Bennett; also survive him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Bedford D-Day Memorial, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523 or a charity of one's choice. Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va., is serving the Sigmon family. on August 16, 2008.¹

     Conrad Sigmon was buried at Lorraine Park Cemetery, 5608 Dogwood Road, Woodlawn, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ He married Dorothy Lew.⁸ Conrad Sigmon was born on November 23, 1925 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Margaret "Marge" Frock circa 1964.⁴ Conrad Sigmon died on November 1, 2016 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 90.⁴ He Conrad Sigmon, 90, of Manchester, passed away on November 1, 2016 at the Dove House in Westminster. Born November 23, 1925 in Rocky Mount, VA, he was the son of the late Lorton and Blanche (Buckner) Sigmon. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Frock) Sigmon, his wife of 52 years. He was in the Armed Guard in the Navy during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 200. He was the operator/owner of a home improvement business prior to his retirement. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons, Conrad Sigmon, Jr. of Fayettsville, PA, John A. Sigmon of Columbia, MD; daughter, Lynne Bare of Manchester; brothers, Jesse Sigmon, Edward Sigmon, Ray Sigmon; sister, Mary Frances Bennett. Also survived by grandchildren, Brooke Fermaint; Danielle & Laura Euler; Brenden, Eliana & Benjamin Sigmon; Kayla & Lisa Bare and 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by grandchildren, Norman and Blake Sigmon, and a brother Maymon Sigmon and a sister, Opal Davis. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 6, 2016, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 934 S. Main Street,Hampstead, MD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016, 10:00 am at the Eline Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Carrington officiating. Interment will be in Lorraine Park Cemetery. on November 3, 2016.⁴

     Opal Dunree Sigmon Opal Sigmon Davis, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her home at the age of 86. Mrs. Davis was born on March 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Lorton E. Sigmon and Blanche Buckner Sigmon. She was also preceded in death by husband of 67 years H. M. “Dick” Davis and one brother, Mike Sigmon. Opal is survived by three children, Patricia “Pat” Duer (Doug) Bassett, VA; Ronald I. (Ronnie) Davis (Evelynne) Rocky Mount, VA; and Richard Davis (Charis) Seymour, TN. Four grandchildren, Keith Thompson (Vickie) Middletown, DE; Erica Davis Milgrim, Christiansburg, VA; Christopher J. Davis (Nickie) Seymour, TN; and Logan A. Davis, Seymour, TN. Opal is also survived by one sister, Mary Frances Bennett (Ronnie), Rocky Mount, VA; and four brothers, Conrad Sigmon (Marge) Manchester, MD; Jesse Sigmon (Nadine) Rocky Mount, VA; Edward Sigmon (Joy) Greensboro, NC; Ray Sigmon (MaryJane) Rocky Mount, VA and many nieces and nephews. Opal was a Master Seamstress as well as a retired Supervisor with Burlington Industries. She was well known for making prom gowns for Franklin County High School students and for making beautiful clothes worn by her family. Opal also was extremely proud of the bright homemade shirts she made for her husband Dick. The family would like to extend a sincere appreciation to the Franklin County Department of Public Safety for their unending care and compassion shown while at the home. Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home Chapel 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 with Pastor Joe Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, September 27th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, (Route 220 at Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount.¹ She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8 She was born on March 2, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 As of June 8, 1946,her married name was Davis.² She married Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis on June 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,4,1,2 Opal Dunree Sigmon died on September 24, 2015 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,8

     Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He H.M. "Dick" Davis, 89, passed away on Monday 24, 2014 at his home with family present. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, William I. Davis and Blanche Shrader Davis; one brother, Carl E. Davis; and four sisters, Helen Chitwood, Wilda Chitwood, Hazel Wilmer and Alice Deise Page. Dick was a Master Craftsman in his trade of Brick Masonry. He was selected to lay the last bricks laid on the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He also laid the bricks in the tunnel connecting the parking garage to the hospital. Dick was also proud of each one of his bright one of a kind homemade shirts made by his wife Opal. The Davis family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Amedisys Hospice for their wonderful staff and their attention during the past several weeks. Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 with Pastor Joe Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 with the Davis family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Route 220 at Wirtz Road, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount. (540) 334-5151.³ He was born on February 22, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Opal Dunree Sigmon, daughter of Lorton Ephriam Sigmon and Lula Blanche Buckner, on June 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4 Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis died on February 24, 2014 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,5

     George Lee Brogan was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 228-01-1375.⁷ He was born on May 14, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,7,6 He married Girlie May Sigmon, daughter of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, circa 1923.^1,2,3,4,6 George Lee Brogan died on September 12, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^7,6

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-5312.⁷ Carrie Fray Brogan was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 She was born on March 30, 1924 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,8 As of June 18, 1955,her married name was Martin.³ She married Howard Lester "Buster" Martin on June 18, 1955 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Carrie Fray Brogan died on January 23, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^7,2,9,8 She Carrie F. Brogan Martin, 86, of Roanoke, Va., left to go home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2011, with her family by her side. She was born in Franklin County, Va., on March 30, 1924, to the late George and Girlie Brogan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Buster) Martin; and brothers, Elbert and Orville Brogan. Surviving are her daughter, Judy Bailey and husband, Phil, of Roanoke; son, Ron Martin and wife, Rita, of Vinton; sister, Helen Broyles and husband, Jim, of Roanoke; brother, Denver Brogan, of Vinton; and a special sister-in-law, Janie Brogan, of Winston-Salem, N.C. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Lori Caldwell (Mike), Greg Martin (Sheri), and Jason Shelton (April); and great-grandchildren, Holly Shelton, Steven Caldwell, Nate Martin and Drew Martin; and a number of loving nieces and nephews. Our Mother was a very loving, kind person and she was given back that same love by all who knew her. Mom managed to keep her sweet disposition and her wonderful smile even as she struggled with the final stages of Alzheimer's disease. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association. A Graveside Service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton by the Rev. Ron Young. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707. on January 25, 2011.²

     Denver Lee Brogan was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 9, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9,3 He married Jean Marlves "Nannie" Hodges circa 1943.^1,10 Denver Lee Brogan died on July 25, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,9,4 He Denver Lee Brogan, 85, of Vinton, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, July 25, 2011, with his family by his side. Denver had fought a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was a loving husband, father, and granddaddy. He loved his Lord, his family and his country. He served his country in the Armed Forces during World War II and in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a former employee of American Bridge, the Eaton Corporation and retired as a self employed painter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jean Marlves Hodges Brogan; his parents, George Lee and Girlie Sigmon Brogan; brothers, Elbert K. and Orville L. Brogan; and a sister, Carrie Martin. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cheryl Brogan, Pat Brogan; daughters and son-in-law, Deborah and Robbie Dummitt, Donna and Dale Hartberger; granddaughter and caregiver, Amy Nelson; other grandchildren, Brian, Brandon, and Brice Hartberger, Leslie Wohlford, Erin and Evan Dummitt, Jill Lane; great-grandchildren, Taylor, McKenzie, and Landon Nelson, Tosh and Marley Armstrong, Kyleigh Hartberger, Miranda and Madeline Wohlford, Shawn, Jacob, and Jayden Lane; sisters and brother-in-law, Helen and Jim Broyles, and Janie Brogan. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Greg Jamison and staff in the Home Primary Care Department at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Funeral Services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Roy Kanode. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on July 27, 2011.¹

     Helen Nadine Brogan Helen Nadine Broyles, 89, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She expressed her love for each of her family members through her wonderful cooking. Surviving are her husband, James H. Broyles; sons, Richard K. (Susan) Hodges, Wesley L. Hodges Sr., John F. (Betsy) Broyles, James B. Broyles; grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Hodges, Cortney (Jack) Gary, Wesley (Taff) Hodges, Stuart (Tab) Hodges, John Michael Broyles, Joseph Broyles, Chelsha Reed, Dylan Broyles, and Jessica Broyles; fourteen great-grandchildren; numerous special nieces and nephews including, Judy (Phil) Bailey and Ron (Rita) Martin. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Snyder Nursing Home for their kindness and exceptional care. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Activities Fund C/O Snyder Nursing Home 11 N. Broad Street Salem, VA 24153. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Ronald Young. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 26, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 As of August 26, 1944,her married name was Hodges.⁹ She married Joseph Edward Hodges Jr. on August 26, 1944 at Gaffney, Cherokee Co., South Carolina.⁹ Helen Nadine Brogan and Joseph Edward Hodges Jr. were divorced on January 10, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ As of January 16, 1969,her married name was Chandler.⁴ Helen Nadine Brogan married William Lester Chandler on January 16, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,10 As of January 24, 1979,her married name was Broyles.⁴ Helen Nadine Brogan married James Herman "Jim" Broyles Jr. on January 24, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,8,4,5 Helen Nadine Brogan died on January 5, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁵

     Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She was born on March 23, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of September 27, 1921,her married name was Sigmon.³ She married Mawyer Willard Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on September 27, 1921 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff died on February 11, 1987 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 578-48-6821.⁵ Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff was buried at Perdue-Shaon Cemetery, near Old Dudley School, Crossroads, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 26, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of September 26, 1921,her married name was Sigmon.⁴ She married George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on September 26, 1921 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,7 Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff and George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon were divorced on July 20, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff died on July 28, 1967 at Washington, D.C., at age 62.^5,6

     Ada Clarice Janney was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-30-0998.⁴ She was born on February 17, 1928 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 2, 1949,her married name was Sigmon.² She married Melvin Jacob Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on July 2, 1949 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ada Clarice Janney died on August 9, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 59.³

     Lettie Mae Snow was born on February 18, 1915 at Surry Co., North Carolina.⁴ As of June 15, 1932,her married name was Sigmon.³ She married Everett Talton Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on June 15, 1932 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3

     Wilmer Marvin Price was born circa 1906.² He married Ora Mytilda Sigmon, daughter of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on November 5, 1927 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Wilmer Marvin Price and Ora Mytilda Sigmon were divorced on February 10, 1940 at Virginia.³

     Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1259.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5 He married Dora Mattie Sigmon, daughter of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, circa 1925.^1,2,3,7 Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. died on December 15, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,3,4

     Melba June Purdy was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She was born on May 18, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She married Howard Watsan DeWease, son of John Nolan DeWeese and Anna Belle "Anna" Peters, on September 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3,5 As of September 9, 1946,her married name was DeWease.^2,1 Melba June Purdy died on January 11, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,9 She June Purdy DeWease, 84, of Roanoke, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born on May 18, 1928 to the late Kyle H. Purdy Sr. and Dora M. Sigmon Purdy in Roanoke, Va. Ms. DeWease was baptized on August 31, 1997, at the age of 69, in the Jehovah's Witness faith and will be remembered as a generous and hospitable lady by all who knew her. She thoroughly enjoyed working crossword puzzles at any moment she had the chance, but she will be remembered most as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Howard W. DeWease; brothers, Kyle H. Purdy Jr. and Paul L. Purdy, and a grandson, Danny Ray DeWease Jr. She is survived by two sons, Robert L. DeWease, of Roanoke and Danny R. DeWease and fiance, Diana, of Boones Mill; sisters, Velva Jean Martin, of Roanoke and Shirley Thomas, of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Robert L. DeWease Jr., of Roanoke, Jennifer S. Hamilton, of Eagle Rock, Daniel J. DeWease, of Lynchburg and Amy S. DeWease, also of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Ricky A. Wade Jr., Justin A. Wade, Ethan DeWease and Alexander McCrickand. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 14, 2013, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son funeral home in Salem. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Elder Leon Denson officiating. on January 13, 2013.³