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     William Hardy Anderson was buried at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 225-05-8705.⁶ He was born on November 10, 1915 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He married Edna Ruth Martin, daughter of Frank Harmon Martin and Inez Mae Epperly, on May 16, 1938 at Rhodell, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ William Hardy Anderson and Edna Ruth Martin were divorced on April 8, 1955 at Summit Co., Ohio. William Hardy Anderson married Edna Ruth Martin, daughter of Frank Harmon Martin and Inez Mae Epperly, on October 29, 1955 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ William Hardy Anderson and Edna Ruth Martin were divorced on September 20, 1966 at Summit Co., Ohio. William Hardy Anderson William H. Anderson, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 5, at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Va. He was a resident of Akron from 1951 to 1973. He retired from the Sun Rubber Co. in Barberton, and was also a retired coal miner. He is survived by former wife, Edna Ruth Jackson Akron; present wife, Sally Anderson of Wise, Va; children, Margie Bowen of Dana Pointe, Calif., Billy Joe Anderson of South Carolina, Inez Bachman of Palm Desert, Calif., John L. Anderson of Tallmadge, William J. Anderson, John Morgan Anderson and Elizabeth Ann Anderson, all of Wise, Va; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Bright of Norton, Va; and brother, Buster Anderson of Georgia. Interment at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Norton, Va. on January 10, 1988.⁵ He died on November 5, 1988 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,6,3

     Billy Joe Anderson was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 296-32-4479.⁶ He and Cynthia Ann Uhrain were divorced.³ Billy Joe Anderson married Mary Unknown.⁵ Billy Joe Anderson was born on May 23, 1940 at Meade, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Carol A. Miller circa 1959 at Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.⁸ Billy Joe Anderson and Carol A. Miller were divorced on October 31, 1972 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Billy Joe Anderson married Cynthia Ann Uhrain on November 4, 1972 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Billy Joe Anderson died on February 4, 1996 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 55.^3,5,6,9 He Billy Joe Anderson, 55, of Akron, died Feb. 4, 1996 in Amarillo, Texas. Born in Meade, W. Va., he had lived in the Akron area for most of his life, and was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by wife, Mary; sons, William Joseph Anderson and Richard Lee Anderson, both of Rock Hill, S.C., Morgan James (Heidi) Anderson of Barberton; mother, Ruth Jackson of Akron; brother, John Lee Anderson of Tallmadge; sisters, Marjorie Morris and Inez Bachman, both of Palm Springs, Calif; grandsons, Joseph, Dustin and Jessie. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. on February 6, 1996.⁵

     Dessie May Fain was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 227-82-9829.⁷ She was born on August 11, 1913 at Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia; The SSDI and her obituary have a birth date of Aug 14, 1912.^7,2,8,5 As of January 6, 1941,her married name was Graham.³ She married Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham, son of James Riley "Jim" Graham and Emily Attaway Whitlock, on January 6, 1941 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.^1,3,5 Dessie May Fain died on June 7, 1988 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^7,5 She Mrs. Dessie May Graham, 75, died Tuesday, June 7, at a Fairlea care center following a long illness. Born Aug 14, 1912, in Patrick County, Va., she was the daughter of the late W.J. and Ella May Fain Handy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Acie Clayton Graham, in 1965; and a son, Acie Renth Graham, in 1970. Survivors include four sons, Kenwood, Atz, Mckimmon and Hayroth Graham, all of White Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Eloise Ramsey of White Sulphur Springs; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be at the Graham Family Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs. on June 8, 1988.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-68-4084.⁴ Acie Renth Graham was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He married Dessie Handley.⁶ Acie Renth Graham was born on October 27, 1942 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on August 20, 1970 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 27.^4,6 He Acie Renth Graham, 27, of Alvon in Greenbrier County, was killed in a two-truck accident on W. Va. 92 near his home yesterday, state police at Lewisburg said. The victim was a passenger in a pickup which struck the rear of a log truck, according to Trooper D. B. Meadows. The driver of the pickup, George McCarty of Alvon, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. He has waived to the grand jury. McCarty received slight injuries. William Gallagher of White Sulphur Springs, driver of the log truck, was uninjured. Graham was employed by the State Highways Department. He had served in Vietnam. Surviving are his wife, Dessie Handley Graham; brothers, Kenwood, Atz, McKimmon, and Hayroth, of Alvon; sisters, Mrs. Elsie Graham Ramsey of Alvon; half brother, Webber Graham of Salem, Va; and half sisters, Mrs. Wava Summers of Christianburg, Va., Miss Virginia Graham of Salem, Va., Mrs. Norma Hatcher of Floyd, Va., and Mrs. Ruby Reed and Mrs. Vernia Byers of Roanoke, Va. Burial will be at the family cemetery near Alvon. on August 21, 1970.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7806.⁶ Cecil Ray Reed was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 He was born on May 24, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6,1,2,4 He married Ruby Theresa Graham, daughter of Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham and Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher, on April 4, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Cecil Ray Reed died on June 13, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^7,2 He Cecil Ray Reed, 51, of 4851 Northwood Drive, NW, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He was a truck driver for Associated Transport, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Graham Reed; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Reed, Floyd; a sister, Mrs. Elvin H. Reed, Floyd. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 14, 1972.³

     Lance Buford Duncan II was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on July 29, 1947 at Wise Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Debra Lee "Debbie" Mullins, daughter of Joseph Alfred Mullins and Treva Marie Via, on May 29, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,1 Lance Buford Duncan II died on October 31, 2023 at Virginia at age 76.² He Lance Buford "L.B." Duncan II, 76, of Salem, Va., was united with his Lord in glory on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Lance graduated from Northside High School, managed a Lendy's drive-in on Williamson Road in the glory days of the muscle car era, and served stateside in the United States Army Reserves as a cook and drill sergeant during the Vietnam conflict. He worked for then Norfolk and Western Railway for 16 years, surrendered his life to Christ during the Jesus Revolution of the 1970s and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology from Bryan College and two master's degrees in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He found his life's calling serving as a counselor and instructor at Appalachian Bible College in Beckley, W.Va., for 24 years. He also founded a local ministry committed to providing biblical counseling at no charge to those in need. When he wasn't counseling or teaching, Lance enjoyed building homes and working as a contractor in the Roanoke Valley. Lance was preceded in death by his parents, Lance and Frieda Duncan, and is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debra Duncan; son, Ian Duncan; daughter-in-law, Allison; and four beloved grandchildren, Phinehas, Treva, Ransom, and Grayson. He is also survived by an uncle, Jim Whisman (Betty) of Orlando, Fla., as well as many dear cousins. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on November 5, 2023.²

     His Social Security Number was 528-20-4725.³ James Redmond Parr was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Epperly, daughter of Clarence McKinley Epperly and Irene Maude Settle.^4,5 James Redmond Parr was born on August 5, 1922 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,2,3 He died on November 21, 1961 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 39.^1,2,3

     William E. Schwerdt Sr. was buried at Fort Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 320-01-4784.⁴ He was born on May 26, 1917.⁴ He married Hilda Pauline Jane Epperly, daughter of Clarence McKinley Epperly and Irene Maude Settle, on January 9, 1971 at Broward Co., Florida.^1,2 William E. Schwerdt Sr. died on June 20, 2004 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 87.^4,3 He Mr. William E. Schwerdt Sr., age 87 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida died June 20, 2004. Mr. Schwerdt came to this area in 1957 from Deerfield, Illinois. He was actively involved with the automobile industry in the Fort Lauderdale area for many years. He is survived by his son William E. (Margie) Schwerdt, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, and his daughter Jill (Dan) Ryll of Greensboro, GA, 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2PM Friday, June 25, 2004 at the Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale. on June 24, 2004.³

     Curtis Patrick Flint was born on March 8, 1934 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Nira Jean Epperly, daughter of Clarence McKinley Epperly and Irene Maude Settle, on April 11, 1953 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Curtis Patrick Flint and Nira Jean Epperly were divorced on April 12, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Curtis Patrick Flint died on December 24, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.⁴ He Curtis Patrick "Pat" Flint was born in a coal camp in Minden, West Virginia, on March 8, 1934, to Flossie and Bernard Flint, and passed away peacefully in his home in Roanoke, Virginia, on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Pat was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Richard and Charles. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy; son, Rick; stepchildren, Wendi Jobe, and David Jobe (Paul Englehart); grandchildren, Kevin Flint (Anne Whitney), Adam Flint (Amanda), Brooke Flint, Caitlyn and Lauren Jobe; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Maggie and Avery Flint; his sister, Sharon; sister-in-law, Joyce; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the most special friends who became forever family, David and Sabrina McKnight, Pearce, Parker and Porter. Pat owned and operated Flints Service Center since 1972 where he made many friends, told many jokes and heard all the local gossip. He loved to hunt, fish and garden and grew enough tomatoes to supply all his customers. He was a big fan of Cheez-Its, hard candy and UVA. He was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church where he served as an usher and deacon for many years. Special thanks to Jessica Brim, NP, and the staff of MediHome Hospice especially Shannon and Bre for their excellent care of Pat over the last few weeks. on December 28, 2022.⁴

     Richard William Buckland was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-42-1646.³ He was born on April 2, 1929 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Frieda Victoria Epperly, daughter of Clarence McKinley Epperly and Irene Maude Settle, on August 19, 1954 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,4 Richard William Buckland died on May 15, 1990 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^3,4 He Oak Hill - Richard William Buckland, 61, of Oak Hill, died May 15, 1990, in Hilltop Health Care Center after a long illness. He was a native of Clifton Forge, Va., an Army veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Surviving: wife, Frieda Epperly Buckland; sons, Richard W. Jr. of Fort McClellen, Ala., Joseph C. of Oak Hill; daughters, Debbie Robosky of Glen White, Vicky Bandy of Oak Hill, Judy Buckland of Richmond, Va; mother, Helen DeViese Buckland of Apopka, Fla; brother, Joseph of Georgia; sisters, Jerry Crate of Houston, Ruth Clemmons and Loraine Scott, both of Apopka; five grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Bill Menefee officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on May 16, 1990.⁴