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     Terry Dwayne Akers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 12, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Deborah Ann "Debbie" Trump, daughter of Edward Jackson "Ed" Trump Sr. and Audrey Jean Pauline McGuyer/McGuire, on September 4, 1976 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Terry Dwayne Akers died on October 18, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,5 He Terry Dwayne Akers, 55, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010. He was born on August 12, 1955, in Christiansburg, Va., the second of three sons born to Kenneth and Stella Akers. A lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Mr. Akers worked for 33 years at Wolverine Gasket Company, retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and was dedicated to his community, serving as a member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad from 1994 until his health deteriorated at which time he was awarded life membership. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Akers. His survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Debbie; the lights of his life, his son, United States Army Captain, Dr. Troy Akers and his wife, Nancy, of Savannah, Ga; daughter, Amber Akers, of Christiansburg, Va; his little princess, granddaughter, Mollie Akers, of Savannah, Ga; his mother, Stella Akers, of Christiansburg, Va; brothers, Doyle Akers (Linda), of Lady Lake, Fla., and Mark Akers (Margie), of Christiansburg, Va; mother-in-law, Jean Trump, of Christiansburg, Va; brother and sisters-in-law, Eddie Trump (Paulette), of Christiansburg, Va., Kathy Harvey, of Blue Ridge, Va., Shelby Main (Donald), of Christiansburg, and Jerry Trump (Sue), of Christiansburg. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to the Carilion NRVMC CCU nursing staff for their exceptional care. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Service. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2010, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Pastor Neal Turner and Mr. Mitch Semones. Interment in Sunset Cemetery will be private. Flowers will be accepted however the family sincerely requests memorials be made to Dwelling Place Christian Fellowship, 3325 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or to Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 S. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being conducted by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. on October 20, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-3616.⁶ Howard Richard Hanson Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ He married Mary Helen Brown.⁸ Howard Richard Hanson Jr. was born on November 3, 1925 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,9,6 He and Mary Helen Brown were divorced before 1953.⁸ Howard Richard Hanson Jr. died on August 29, 1985 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^9,4 He Howard Hanson Jr., 59, of South Charleston, died Thursday in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a disabled veteran of World War II and was a 25-year resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: daughters, Linda Osborne of Pinch, Brenda Thomas of Spring Hill; mother, Mrs. Bertha Christy of South Charleston; brother, Robert Lee of Charleston; sister, Greta Ward of Spring Hill; six granddaughters. on September 1, 1985.⁴

     Her married name was Carr.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 235-46-7516.⁷ Her married name was Neremschwander.⁴ Her married name was Ward.¹ Greta Jane Hanson married Unknown Ward.^1,4,5 Greta Jane Hanson married Unknown Neremschwander.⁴ Greta Jane Hanson married Unknown Carr.⁴ Greta Jane Hanson was born on January 25, 1932 at Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7,4 As of January 6, 1950,her married name was Dean.² She married James Dean Jr. on January 6, 1950 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Greta Jane Hanson died on June 20, 1994 at West Virginia at age 62.⁷

     Brenda Joyce Hanson Brenda Joyce Hanson Thomas 68, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 after a short illness. She was born in South Charleston on February 11, 1948. She was raised by her late grandmother Bertha Christy. On November 27, 1976 she married Wilmer "Red" Thomas II and they enjoyed 39 years of loving marriage together. Brenda was a mother to three girls. Lora Reneau Flores (Ian Flores), Shawna Crystle Carter (Bruce Carter II) and Shana Christina Woodson (William Woodson). Brenda was a loving grandmother to eleven grandchildren. Nina Flores, Lydia Flores, Ian-Isaac Flores, Nadia Flores, Amelia Flores, Laila Flores, Sydney Carter, Lillian Woodson, Mayrose Woodson, Liam Woodson and Violet Woodson. Brenda owned her own business and provided love and support to many people. She enjoyed traveling and often talked about her experiences living and traveling abroad. She loved taking her children for walks in the woods and turning that walk into an exciting adventure. She was an involved mother who was always there for her children. She would make homemade pea soup when they were sick, take them to parks, helped with school projects and instilled important religious values in each of them. Brenda grew up loving the outdoors, roller skating, and going to dances. Brenda met her soulmate on the playground when she was in grade school. She would later meet him again years later at a roller skating rink and after a courtship, married. The love between the two of them was unmeasurable. They adored one another and cherished every moment they spent together. They were best friends and did everything together. Brenda was an amazing mother, wife and friend. There are no words to express the love she had for her family. She would move heaven and earth for her children. She was always there ready to listen with comforting advice to anyone that needed it. She had a heart of gold and gave to anyone that was in need. She was a great hostess, and always made sure you never left hungry. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She loved to go shopping and couldn't wait to see the look on her family's faces as they unwrapped their special gifts she so carefully chose. She loved to decorate and would take the time to make all of her children's favorite dishes. She was strong in her faith and loved the Lord. She was simply extraordinary. She was preceded in death by her father Howard Hanson, Jr. and grandmother Bertha Christy. Those left to cherish memories along with her husband Wilmer "Red" Thomas II are her three daughters, Lora Flores, Shawna Carter and Shana Woodson and her sister Linda Osborne and many family members and friends. A celebration of Brenda's life will take place at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston with the Rev. James Wright, Jr. presiding. Entombment will be held in Sunset Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 11, 1948 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of November 27, 1976,her married name was Thomas.² She married Wilmer "Red" Thomas on November 27, 1976.^3,2 Brenda Joyce Hanson died on October 9, 2016 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.²

     Gloria Faye Hudnall was buried at Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She was born on April 25, 1938 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of June 3, 1957,her married name was Thornton.⁵ She married Darrell Randolph Thornton on June 3, 1957.^3,5 Gloria Faye Hudnall died on September 16, 2014 at Florida at age 76.^3,5 She Gloria Faye Thornton, 76, passed away on September 16, 2014. Gloria was born in Ward, West Virginia on April 25, 1938 to Charles and Ona (Jarrell) Hudnall. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Darrell Thornton. She is survived by her son Randy Thornton (Sandy); daughter Sandy K. Thornton; brothers Terry Hudnall (Theresa), Pete Hudnall (Jamaica) and Mike Hudnall (Mary); three grandchildren April (Greg), Any (Heath) and Bodie (Savannah); seven great-grandchildren Kane, Brooklyn, Jordan, Ethan, Kyla, Cooper, and Brantley; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all. Family will receive friends and guests on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 9185 NE Jacksonville Road, Anthony. Gloria will be buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in West Virginia. on September 20, 2014.³

     Darrell Randolph Thornton was buried at Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-58-7385.⁴ He was born on August 11, 1936 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Gloria Faye Hudnall, daughter of Charles Luther Hudnall and Ona Arbutus Jarrell, on June 3, 1957.^1,2 Darrell Randolph Thornton died on August 16, 2008 at Florida at age 72; His gravestone has a death date of Aug 17, 2008.^2,3,4 He Citra - Darrell R. Thornton, 72, died suddenly on Aug. 16, 2008. He was born in Ward, WV and moved to this area in 1986. He retired from Union Carbide as a project engineer after 30 years of service. After moving to this area, he was a construction supervisor for many building projects in Marion County. He was a member of Salina Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite Bodies, the Beni Keden Shrine Temple and the Moose Lodge, all in Charleston, WV. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He had a workshop at his home where he did all kinds of projects from woodworking to metal working to small engine repairs and even auto repairs. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Gloria of Citra, his loving children; son, Randal Thornton and wife Sandy of Cabin Creek, WV and daughter, Sandra Kaye Thornton of Citra; his sister, Erma Vinson of Chesapeake, VA; his grandchildren, April, Amy and Bodie; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Hurricane, WV. on August 20, 2008.³

     Agnes Madeline Hudnall was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 1 Memory Garden Road, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 17, 1909 at Meadow Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of August 30, 1927,her married name was Neff.⁴ She married George Anderson Neff on August 30, 1927 at Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Agnes Madeline Hudnall died on November 5, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.⁵