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     French Edward Mabery French "Edward" Mabery, 81 of Willis, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Aldridge Mabery; parents, French and Rheba Mabery, and a granddaughter, Isabella Ryan Ramey. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Doris Lee Mabery; children, Michael Mabery (Susan), Curtis Ramey (Sarah), Michael Ramey, Amanda Hale (Andrew), and Roxanna Ramey; special son-in-law, Caleb Vipperman (Adrian); special daughter-in-law, Amy Bond; twelve grandchildren; sister, Diane Buckner; brother, Clifford Mabery (Linda); special friend, Gary Yearout (Sue); and several nieces and nephews. Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a hard worker and was proud of all that he accomplished. Edward loved fishing, hunting, cattle farming and working with his bees. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 24, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Carol Elaine Aldridge, daughter of Staunton Edgar Aldridge and Gertha Mae Alderman, on August 30, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,4 French Edward Mabery married Doris Carol Lee on January 1, 2003 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ French Edward Mabery died on August 10, 2024 at Virginia at age 81.⁴

     Thelma Pauline Mills Thelma Hardy, December 29, 1927 - June 14, 2021. Thelma Pauline Hardy, age 93 of Rocky Mount, joined the heavenly angels on June 14, 2021. She was born in Boones Mill, Va to her late parents, George and Eliza Mills. Thelma was preceded in death by her daughter, Connie Frances Huffman (Larry), grandson, Derrick Wayne Huffman, and her beloved siblings: Doris and Marvin Nichols, Annie and Jim Farris, Page & Buford Webster, Ruth Webster, Zane Nichols. She is survived by daughter Polly Darlene Hicks (Roger) and grandchildren: Sherri Krauss (Eric), Kimberly Stump, and Stacie Hicks, great-grandchildren: Brandon Miller (Cassie), Alex Johnson, Shaleigh Myers, Dakota Krauss, Logan Krauss, Samuel Krauss, Andrea Krauss, Abigail Krauss, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Also remaining are cherished friend Ricky Stump, siblings Peggy Gibson, Nellie Gibson, Clara Mills, Ed Mills, Jean Woods (Curtis), Brenda Smith, Kenneth Mills, Don Mills, Judy, Richard Webster, numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. A graveside memorial will take place at Franklin Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 29, 1927 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of April 3, 1950,her married name was Hardy.² She married Charles Conel Hardy on April 3, 1950 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9,7 Thelma Pauline Mills died on June 14, 2021 at Virginia at age 93.⁴

     Doris Irene Mills was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on September 12, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ As of January 14, 1953,her married name was Nichols.² She married Walter Marvin Nichols on January 14, 1953 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6,9 Doris Irene Mills died on March 24, 2014 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.^10,6 She Doris M. Nichols, 84, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 24, 2014 to join her loving husband, Marvin Nichols of 51 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Eliza Mills; sister, Ida Nichols and husband Tracie Nichols; brothers-in-law, Charlie Hardy, Buford Webster, Robert Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Robert Trail, James Smith. Surviving are her sisters, Thelma Hardy, Page Webster; one special sister and caregivers, Ruth and Richard Webster, Annie Farris (James), Peggy Gibson, Nellie Gibson, Clara Mills, Jean Wood (Curtis), Judy Trail, Brenda Smith; brothers, Kenneth Mills (Glenna), Curtis Mills, Don Mills; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Mills, Nellie Mills; brother-in-law, Calvin Nichols (Thelma); many nieces; nephews; cousins; and her loving church family. She was a loving sister and faithful member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren. She loved taking care of her flowers and yard. Doris will be missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to Dr. Amos and staff, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, Franklin Healthcare Center and Hospice for their care in her last days. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on March 25, 2014.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-62-9253.⁷ Chester Edward Webster was born on October 2, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,4 He died on September 26, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 45.^1,7,3 He WEBSTER, Chester E., 45, of Boones Mill, died Thursday, September 26, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father, Buford C. Webster. Surviving are his mother, Page M. Webster; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert W. and Lisa Q. Webster; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie L. and Bryce C. Clayton, Susan A. and Dean Lloyd; one niece, Anneliese P. Lloyd; and one nephew, Cary J. Lloyd; grandmother, Fannie H. Webster; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. on September 28, 2002.¹

     Robert Wayne Webster was buried at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 0.3 miles west of the church on Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on September 20, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Lisa Gayle Quinn on November 22, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Robert Wayne Webster died on October 6, 2020 at Virginia at age 62.^3,5 He Robert Wayne Webster, age 62, of Rocky Mount, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was a retired rural mail carrier from the Callaway Post Office with 25 years of service. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Buford C. and Isla Page Mills Webster; brother, Chester E. Webster; nephew, Tony Furrow; brother-in-law, Bryce Clayton.
Robert is survived by his wife, Lisa Quinn Webster; sisters, Bonnie L. Clayton and Susan Lloyd (Dean); his beloved pet, Zena; niece, Annie Lloyd; nephew, Cary Lloyd; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Mrs. Webster would like to give special thanks to Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center for the loving care they gave Robert during his stay. Graveside services will be held at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 2 p.m. on October 8, 2020.³

     Bryce Craig Clayton A Celebration of Life will be held for Bryce Craig Clayton, age 58, who departed this life on May 5, 2018, on Saturday at Clearbrook Park.³ He was born on January 10, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Bonnie Lue Webster, daughter of Buford Chester Webster and Isla Page Mills, on June 3, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Bryce Craig Clayton died on May 5, 2018 at Virginia at age 58.³