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     His Social Security Number was 242-30-7376.² Otis Claiborne Johnson was born on May 26, 1926 at Hillsboro, Orange Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Wilda Marie Bryson, daughter of Simeon Thomas "Simon" Bryson and Jasey Belle "Josey" Lester, on July 21, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,1,4 Otis Claiborne Johnson died on December 15, 1995 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,4

     William Matthew Wiltshire was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 26, 1929 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,6 He married Iris Pauline Bryson, daughter of Simeon Thomas "Simon" Bryson and Jasey Belle "Josey" Lester, on August 9, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 William Matthew Wiltshire died on April 4, 2017 at Virginia at age 87.⁵ He WILTSHIRE, William Matthew, 87, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, William Clyde Wiltshire; mother, Myrtle Hollins Wiltshire; brothers, Ashley T. Wiltshire; and baby, Lloyd Wiltshire; sister, Evelyn W. Brooks. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Iris P. Wiltshire; daughter, Barbara L. Wiltshire; sister, Ovella Julia Duckworth; brother, Clyde Edward Wiltshire (Anna); also many nieces and nephews. William was a Korean War veteran, where he received two bronze stars for bravery. He worked with his father and uncle at Wiltshire Auto and eventually took over the business. He later worked for John Deere. He enjoyed woodworking, automobiles, gardening and helping others and his involvement in church activities. He was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church for 55 years. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where his funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017. Burial will follow at Greenwood Gardens. on April 6, 2017.⁵

     James Andrew Sowers Jr. was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 18, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on November 19, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He James Andrew Sowers, Jr., age 4 months, died November 19th in a Roanoke hospital. Funeral services were held at Red Oak Grove Church, Wednesday, by Rev. Archie Naff, followed by interment in the church burial ground. He is survived by his parents and three brothers. on November 22, 1945.¹

     Wilma Young was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Moran.¹ She married Cassa Blanca "Cassie" Moran, son of James Fleming Moran and Mary Elizabeth Walters.¹ Wilma Young was born circa 1891.¹ She died on August 14, 1970 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ She FLOYD -- Wilma Young Moran, 79, of Floyd, widow of Casa Blanker Moran, died Friday, August 14, 1970, in a Richmond hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Logan N. Dyke, Ashland; a son E. Brooks Moran, Salem; a brother, Artis L. Young, Floyd; five half brothers, B. Odell Thompson, Copper Hill, W. Jeff Thompson, Jr. Murphy Thompson, Floyd, L. Roy Thompson, Rocky Mount, F. Moyer Thompson, Roanoke. Wood Funeral Home handled arrangements. The funeral was Sunday, August 16, 1970, at 4 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with burial in Vest Cemetery. on August 20, 1970.¹

     Kimberly Evette Branscome was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on April 9, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She died on April 10, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-10-8525.² Annie Mozella Swartz was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on May 11, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,1 As of June 6, 1920,her married name was Terry.³ She married Melvin Morris Terry, son of Charles Henry Terry and Laura Lee Shively, on June 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Annie Mozella Swartz and Melvin Morris Terry were divorced on December 5, 1940 at Virginia.³ Annie Mozella Swartz died on June 25, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,1

     Luther Emmett Terry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 230-05-3824.⁷ He was born on August 14, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Helen Elizabeth Pollard on May 10, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Luther Emmett Terry died on May 26, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-1144.⁷ William Melvin "Pete" Terry was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on January 17, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,7,8 He married Gertrude Edna Johnson on April 5, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Melvin "Pete" Terry and Gertrude Edna Johnson were divorced on May 15, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ William Melvin "Pete" Terry died on August 28, 1975 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 52.^7,8

     Evelyn Geraldine "Jerry" Terry was born on May 30, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5,6 As of July 3, 1947,her married name was Deyerle.⁵ She married John William Deyerle on July 3, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Evelyn Geraldine "Jerry" Terry and John William Deyerle were divorced on October 24, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Evelyn Geraldine "Jerry" Terry died on August 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 84.² She Mrs. Evelyn (Jerry) Terry Deyerle, 84, of Roanoke, Va., journeyed peacefully to Heaven on Friday, August 7, 2009 from Our Lady of the Valley Sullivan Center. She was born on May 30, 1925 to Annie Swartz Terry (James) and Melvin M. Terry. As a 1943 graduate of William Fleming High School, she entered the Lewis-Gale Hospital School of Nursing as part of an armed services education plan. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Lewis-Gale in 1946. Her love of nursing was extended to many families through her Private Duty Nursing care. Her greatest contributions were made during her years as a 3-11 staff nurse at Lewis-Gale in both the Roanoke and Salem locations. She found deep satisfaction in assisting the patients and enjoyed the lasting friendships made during her many years of dedication to her calling. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Luther E. Terry and William M. (Pete) Terry. Mrs. Deyerle was a loving, devoted and strong mother, and is survived by her daughters, Linda Deyerle Locklier and husband, John, of Rock Hill, S.C. and Lucy Elizabeth "Beth" Deyerle and Wayne Burton, of Roanoke. Her family also includes dear friend Sylvia Reed; granddaughters, Sebri D. Leah and Autumn L. Leah, both of Richmond; grandson, John "J." Locklier III and wife, Olivia, of Morgantown, W.Va; great-grandson, Kaidan Berkley Leah of Richmond; special nephew, Robert Deyerle; and loving nieces, Cheryl Snead, Martha Faye Deyerle, and Bonita Terry. She held a special place in her heart for her neighbor and friend, Charley Begley. The family is deeply appreciative of the exemplary care and compassion extended by the staff of Our Lady of the Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va., 24019. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel. The graveside service and interment will be private. on August 10, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-5682.³ John William Deyerle was born on September 9, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Evelyn Geraldine "Jerry" Terry, daughter of Melvin Morris Terry and Annie Mozella Swartz, on July 3, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1 John William Deyerle and Evelyn Geraldine "Jerry" Terry were divorced on October 24, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ John William Deyerle died on June 7, 1991 at Florida at age 65.^3,5 He OLD TOWN, FLA. - Mr. John William Deyerle, age 65, a native of Salem, Va. and former employee of C&P Telephone Company passed away Friday, June 7, 1991. He is survived by two children, Linda D. Locklier of Rock Hill, S.C; Lucy D. (Beth) Leah of Salem, Va; two sisters, Lucille D. Bush of Richmond; Janey D. Tingen of Raleigh, N.C; two brothers, Earl S. Deyerle of Sandston, Va; James Deyerle of Lafayette, Va; two granddaughters, Sebri Leah and Autumn Leah; and one grandson, Jay Locklier. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of North Central Florida, P.O. Box 15235, Gainesville, Fla. 32604. on June 9, 1991.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-0841.⁴ Lucy Jane East was buried at Slab Fork Cemetery, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She was born on October 18, 1895 at Elliotts, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of November 21, 1923,her married name was Lester.² She married Lacy French Lester, son of Cass Lewis Lester and Virginia Lynn "Ginnalin" Gray, on November 21, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Lucy Jane East died on January 28, 1973 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^4,1 She Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Jane Lester, 79, of Lester, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Sophia with the Rev. S. E. Wolford in charge. Burial will follow in the Slab Fork Cemetery at Tams Mountain. Mrs. Lester died at 8 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital following a short illness. Born Oct. 18, 1896 in Elliot, Va., she was a daughter of the late Tom and Minnie Jane East. She was a member of the Lester Church of God. Her husband, Lacy, preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by three sons, Calvin, Baltimore, Md., Donald, Lester, and Dale, Coal City; a brother, Sam East, Elliot, Va; a sister, Mabel Nowlin, Blacksburg, Va; and nine grandchildren. on January 30, 1973.³

     James Walter Sampson was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on March 4, 1886 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Golda Amy "Goldie" Light, daughter of Walter Marshall Light and Beulah Frances Lawrence, on September 12, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ James Walter Sampson died on April 29, 1954 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Henry Harrison Higginbotham was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-22-3709.⁵ He was born on August 22, 1922 at Rupert, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Ila Ruth Light, daughter of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on September 28, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ila was a widow at the time of this marriage.^2,7,6,4 Henry Harrison Higginbotham died on December 30, 2012 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 90.^5,6 He LAKELAND - Mr. Henry Harrison Higginbotham, Sr., passed away December 30, 2012 in Lakeland, FL, due to natural causes. Henry was born August 22, 1922 in Rupert, West Virginia and was married to Ila Ruth Light of Marie, West Virginia for 56 years. He was the last remaining of seven children. He served aboard the USS Ringgold DD500 in the Pacific during World War II and was a graduate of West Virginia University. He was a resident of Lakeland, FL from 1956 when he came to work with his father and brother's land surveying business. He also worked as a science teacher for 25 years at Crystal Lake Jr. High School until he retired. He then worked another 25 years and retired from Keith and Schnars Engineering in Lakeland, FL. He was a Soapbox Derby Champion in Charleston, West Virginia. He served for 25 years as the Head Scoutmaster of Troop 104 and served as a Deacon and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila Ruth Light Higginbotham and his son Henry Harrison Higginbotham, Jr. He is survived by his loving companion of 6 years Diane Kegley; son Donald (Krystal) Higginbotham, daughter, Becky (John) Rodda and daughter in law Barbara Higginbotham of Lakeland, FL, along with seven grandchildren Leah Beth Higginbotham, Amy Higginbotham, Andrew Higginbotham, Kayla Stover, Danae Higginbotham, Jason Rodda and Leslie Blondell; eight great grandchildren Grace, Ila, Evelyn, Johnny Rodda and Kate, Ella, Nolan, and Nora Blondell. on January 1, 2013.⁶

     Emma Ernestine Cook Emma Ernestine Cook Light, 97, passed away at her home in Alderson, WVA on October 12, 2018, after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of Rev. Lucian Cook and Malinda Caroline Brown who preceded her in death. She was married to Burchell Marion Light for 68 Years before his death in 2007. She is survived by two sons Steve Marion Light (Betty) and Henry Darrell Light (Janice) and daughter Emma Carole Light Stephens (John). Another daughter, Drema Gail Light predeceased her. She has been lovingly cared for by her granddaughter Crystal Gomez for the past eleven years. She is also survived by seven additional grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. She was a grandmother who loved to feed her family and all visiting relatives. She was known for preparing more food for meals than many could eat including pies, cakes and cinnamon rolls for her grandchildren. She loved sitting on her front porch watching the Alderson Fourth of July Parade with children and grandchildren at her feet or on the steps. She was a member of Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, in Alderson for many years until her health confined her to her home. Burial will be in the Alderson Cemetery at a later date with a private family service.² She was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She was born on December 31, 1921 at West Virginia.³ As of August 18, 1939,her married name was Light.¹ She married Burchell Marion Light, son of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on August 18, 1939.^1,3,2 Emma Ernestine Cook died on October 12, 2018 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 96.^3,2