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     Her Social Security Number was 227-82-9829.⁵ Dessie May Fain was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 14, 1912 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^5,2 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 Dessie May Fain died on June 7, 1988 at West Virginia at age 75.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-68-4084.⁴ Acie Renth Graham was buried at Graham Family Cemetery, Alvon, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁴ He 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

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7806.³ Cecil Ray Reed was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 24, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,1,2 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 Cecil Ray Reed died on June 13, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^4,2

     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

     John Albert Rigg was born on March 25, 1965 at Newport, Newport Co., Rhode Island.^4,6 He married Hattie Mae/Marie Weaks on May 12, 1986 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ John Albert Rigg and Hattie Mae/Marie Weaks were divorced on April 12, 2012 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁵ John Albert Rigg married Dawn Knott on June 12, 2014 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.^6,4 John Albert Rigg died on July 21, 2017 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 52.⁶ He Virginia Beach - John A. Rigg, died July 21, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and was the son of the late James E. Rigg and Joan Houchins Blake Rigg. He was a Physical Science Technician with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where he had been employed for 32 years. He is survived by his wife Dawn Knott of Virginia Beach; two sons, Timothy Rigg and wife, Annie of Tennessee, and Nicholas Rigg and wife, Rona Jean of Colorado; two grandchildren, Amelia Rose and William; three brothers, James R. Rigg and wife, Tanya, Edward F. Rigg and wife, Susan, and Richard L. Rigg and wife, Christann; two sisters, Cherryl Hartman, and Patricia Rodriquez and husband, Eddie; a mother-in-law, Maurice Whedbee; a father-in-law, Carl Gilliam; a sister-in-law, Valerie Whedbee; a brother-in-law, Carl Whedbee; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rigg was preceded in death by a sister, Constance Grace Rigg Brown. on July 31, 2017.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 223-90-2944.¹⁰ Constance Grace Rigg married Unknown Young.² Constance Grace Rigg was born on July 15, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,10,3,4,5 As of April 27, 1973,her married name was Bower.³ She married Robert Richard Bower on April 27, 1973 at Hampton, Virginia.³ Constance Grace Rigg and Robert Richard Bower were divorced on November 18, 1975 at York Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 26, 1995,her married name was Brown.^2,3 Constance Grace Rigg married James Walker Brown on May 26, 1995 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3 Constance Grace Rigg died on March 15, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48.^2,10,7 She Constance Grace Rigg, 48, of Thaxton, died Monday, March 15, 2004 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was born July 15, 1955 in Norfolk, a daughter of James Edward Rigg and Joan Houchins Blake Rigg. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, James W. Brown; three children, Shawn Young, Chris Young and Lee Young; three stepchildren, Elizabeth Brown, James Robert Brown and Mathew Brown; three grandchildren; four brothers, James Rigg and wife Tanya, Edward Rigg and wife Susan, Richard Rigg and wife Christanne and John Rigg and wife Hattie; two sisters, Cherryl Rigg Hartman and Pat Rigg Rodriguez and husband Eddie; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004 in the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with Rev. Edward F. Rigg officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.carder-tharp.com. on March 18, 2004.²