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     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-5204.³ Roena "Rowennie" Akers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 8, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of September 19, 1912,her married name was Graham.⁵ She married Hiley James Graham, son of John Hamilton "Ham" Graham and Mary Dida Hall, on September 19, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 Roena "Rowennie" Akers died on December 7, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,4

     Celestia Mary Graham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-14-5779.⁷ She was born on October 13, 1917 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of October 28, 1940,her married name was Sheppard.² She married Harmon Woodston Sheppard on October 28, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Celestia Mary Graham died on January 17, 2003 at Virginia at age 85.^1,7 She Sheppard, Celestia Mary Graham, 85, of Christiansburg, died Friday, January 17, 2003. The daughter of the late Hiley and Rowennie Akers Graham, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Harmon W. Sheppard; two sons, Homer A. Sheppard and Fred W. Sheppard. Surviving are daughters, Linda S. Vaught and husband, Arwood of Blacksburg, Freda S. Dempsey and husband, Bobby of Maryland; sons, Jerry Sheppard and wife, Dana of Radford, Lynn Sheppard and wife, Evelyn of Ohio; grandchildren, Ellen Scott, Drema Webb, Mitchell Vaught, Rickey Vaught, John Vaught, Tina Lawrence, Tony Sheppard, Karen Croucher, Stephanie Righter, Sherry Dempsey and Bobby Dempsey, III; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Emory Sheppard ; two special nephews, Randolph Sheppard and Dale Warfe. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Sunday at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2003 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Arwood Vaught with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 19, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-7230.⁹ Clarence Raymond Graham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on June 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,5,6 He married Mary Ellen Shorter on April 10, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,7 Clarence Raymond Graham died on July 28, 1974 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 52.^4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4164.⁶ Ruby Elizabeth Graham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 Her married name was Waldron.² She married Grover Waldron.² Ruby Elizabeth Graham was born on March 21, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3,4,7 She died on September 24, 2005 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 80.^6,2,7 She Ruby Elizabeth Graham Waldron, 80, of Roanoke, passed away at the Riverside Regional Convalescent Center in Newport News, Va., following an extended illness. Ruby was born in Roanoke on March 21, 1925, a daughter of the late Hiley and Roena Graham. She married Grover Waldron, he preceded her in death in June of 1987. A brother and a sister also preceded her in death. Ruby was a lifelong homemaker and was a member of Turner Memorial Baptist Church. Ruby leaves five loving and devoted children to cherish her memory, four sons, Grover Waldron of Salem, John Waldron and Monroe Waldron both of Roanoke and Mark Waldron of Vinton; and her daughter, Joyce Waldron Dent of Newport News. Also surviving are seven loving grandchildren, Melinda Whitaker, Stephanie Dorsett, Alisha Waldron, Dewayne Waldron, Norman Waldron, Kenneth Dent, and Melissa Dent; and eight great-grandchildren. A service celebrating Ruby's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. Carter Sloan. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Ruby's family will receive friends Monday, September 26, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, SW, on September 26, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3132.⁵ Mary Ellen Shorter was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on February 25, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 As of April 10, 1948,her married name was Graham.³ She married Clarence Raymond Graham, son of Hiley James Graham and Roena "Rowennie" Akers, on April 10, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Ellen Shorter died on May 8, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,5,2 She Mary Ellen Shorter Graham, 85, of Roanoke, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, May 8, 2010. She was born February 25, 1925, a daughter of the late James William and Pearlie Mae King Shorter. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Clarence R. Graham; son, Gary (Butch); daughter, Jennifer; granddaughter, Charlene Graham; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Cox Graham; brothers Oscar, Roy, and Paul Shorter; and sister and brother-in-law Ocie and Claude Thompson. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She is survived by two sons, Terry D. Graham and wife, Mary Jane, of Salem and Donald R. Graham, of Roanoke; her daughter, Darlene S. Graham, of Roanoke; five grandchildren Lisa Graham, Michelle Graham, Emmy Graham, Nikkie Graham, all of Roanoke, and Wendy Gray and husband, Jason, of Bedford; three great-grandchildren, Brooke Peters, Serena Lytton and Catrina Gray; several nieces and nephews; and special friends of the family, Ricky Sutherland and Dottie Cadd. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Robert Patten Jr. for the many years of excellent care given to our mother, and also to the staff and volunteers of Good Samaritan Hospice and Meals On Wheels, with a special thank you to Nicole Dingle with whom Mama had a special bond. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Marvin Barbre and the Rev. James Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday May 10, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. on May 10, 2010.¹

     Gary Dale "Butch" Graham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 His Social Security Number was 224-94-6022.⁵ He was born on October 18, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5,6,8 He married Mary Louise Thomas on July 29, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Gary Dale "Butch" Graham and Mary Louise Thomas were divorced on April 20, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Gary Dale "Butch" Graham died on October 23, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.^2,3,6 He Gary D. (Butch) Graham, age 35, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday. Surviving are his daughters, Wendy Dawn Graham; and Michelle Lynn Graham, both of Roanoke; his mother, Mary Ellen Graham, Roanoke; a sister, Darlene Graham, Salem; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry D. and Bonnie Graham; Donald R. and Melody Graham, all of Roanoke; also surviving are several nieces. Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 1990, with the Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel after 12:00 noon Thursday. on October 25, 1990.³

     Harmon Woodston Sheppard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-10-7236.⁴ He was born on April 30, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Celestia Mary Graham, daughter of Hiley James Graham and Roena "Rowennie" Akers, on October 28, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Harmon Woodston Sheppard died on July 30, 2002 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.^4,2,3 He Sheppard, Harmon Woodston, 85, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son to the late Peter Samuel Sheppard and Ida Susan Elizabeth Alls. One brother and one sister also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Celestia Mary Sheppard; brother, Emory S. Sheppard; children, Linda Vaught, Jerry Sheppard, Lynn Sheppard and Freda Dempsey. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Thursday, August 1, 2002, at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2002, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arwood Vaught officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Sheppard family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. (382-2612) on August 1, 2002.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-2172.⁸ Homer Albert Sheppard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on October 6, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,6 He married Betty Frances Smith on November 19, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,9 Homer Albert Sheppard died on October 12, 1994 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 53; The SSDI has an incorrect death date of Oct 15, 1994.^8,2,7 He SHEPPARD, Homer Albert, 53, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, October 12, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Betty S. Sheppard of Blacksburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Timmy Scott and Dreama and Timmy Webb; three grandchildren, Shane Scott, Jennifer Webb and Justin Webb; also survived by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 14, 1994, at 2 p.m. from the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford. on October 14, 1994.²

     Fred Woodston Sheppard was buried at New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 23, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on September 14, 1969 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 18; Died when a car he was working on crushed him.²

     Rickey Wayne Vaught was buried at Eastside Cemetery, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 16, 1960 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Ann Elizabeth Hale on December 5, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,4 Rickey Wayne Vaught died on July 4, 2011 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 50.^3,4 He Rickey Wayne Vaught, 50, of Blacksburg, died on Monday, July 4, 2011, at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on November 16, 1960. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Vaught. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hale Vaught, of Blacksburg; father, Frankie Arwood Vaught, of Blacksburg; mother, Linda Sheppard Vaught, of Blacksburg; sons and daughter-in-law: Rodney Wayne Vaught, of Blacksburg, and Jonathan Hale Vaught and wife, Sara, of Fairlawn; sister, Tina Lawrence, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Breanna Vaught, Katlin Vaught and Jonson Vaught; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth Hale. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Roberts and Minister Eddie Gallimore officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastside Cemetery, Pearisburg, Va. on July 6, 2011.⁴

     John Wade Vaught was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 231-04-1975.⁷ He was born on July 9, 1963 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,7,5 He married Elizabeth Marie Linkous on April 17, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,5 John Wade Vaught died on July 27, 2004 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 41.^3,7,4,5 He John Wade Vaught, 41, of Blacksburg, died, Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at his home. He was born in Radford, Va. on July 9, 1963. He was the owner and operator of Vaught's Professional Painting and Home Repair. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles W. Linkous. He is survived by his wife, E. Marie Vaught, of Blacksburg; his parents, Linda S. and Arwood Vaught, of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon V. and David O'Donnell, of Dublin; sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Terry Lawrence, of Christiansburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mitchell and Pat Vaught, of Radford, Rickey and Ann Vaught, of Blacksburg; mother-in-law, Annie Linkous, of Blacksburg; sisters-in-law, Karen Lovern and husband, Quinton, of Blacksburg, Diane Cole and husband, David, of Floyd; brother-in-law, Charles Linkous and wife, Sheri, of Christiansburg; several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. on July 29, 2004.⁵