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     Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr. was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Elva Victoria Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail.¹ Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr. was born on February 22, 1915 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on September 10, 1976 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 61; Shot to death in an altercation in his home.³

     Edgar Berman Crowe was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 229-58-4988.⁶ He was born on December 25, 1916 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,3,4,5,7 He married Velma Irene Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on January 19, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8 Edgar Berman Crowe died on August 26, 1992 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,1,4 He FERRUM - Edgar Berman Crowe, age 75, of Route 3, Ferrum, died Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born December 25, 1916, the son of the late James and Eura Radford Crowe. Surviving is his wife, Irene R. Crowe, of the residence; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Danny Perdue, Rocky Mount; Debra and Benny Furrow, Glade Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Carolyn Crowe, Rocky Mount; Lonnie Crowe Henry and Earlene Crowe, Rocky Mount; also surviving are two brothers, Ozrie and Kalie Crowe, Ferrum; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday morning from the Lynch Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Etholene Johnson and the Rev. Abe Handy, Jr., with interment to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation may begin after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Lynch Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Ferrum Rescue Squad. on August 28, 1992.¹

     Ozrie Elson Crowe was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 22, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 He married Lila Beryl Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on February 7, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Ozrie Elson Crowe died on January 6, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,2,6 He Ozrie Elson Crowe, 82, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Preceding Mr. Crowe in death were his wife, Lila R. Crowe, parents, James M. and Eura R. Crowe, brothers, Edgar, Cecil, Elton, James Roy, John Coy and Nelson. Mr. Crowe was a member of Ferrum Faith Assembly Church. Surviving to cherish his memory are sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Linda Crowe, Wallace and Susan Crowe; granddaughter, Sheila Walker and husband Doug; grandson, Todd Crowe; great-grandson, Cameron Walker; brother, Kalie Crowe and wife, Roberta; sister-in-law, Louise Worley; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Garlin Strouth officiating. Interment to follow at Henry Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times, at the home of Wallace and Susan Crowe , 3455 Fairystone Park Road. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. on January 7, 2008.²

     Marvin Lee Whorley was buried at Whorley Family Cemetery, Johnnys Ridge Road, Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Martha Louise Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail.¹ Marvin Lee Whorley was born on August 16, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on July 24, 1959 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 21; Shot in his home along with his infant daughter.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-9689.³ Miriam Elizabeth Nolen was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,2 She was born on June 18, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of February 9, 1946,her married name was Richards.¹ She married James Edward "Peyton" Richards, son of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on February 9, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 Miriam Elizabeth Nolen died on April 11, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-82-8857.⁷ Ronnie Dale Richards was buried at Thompson Family Cemetery, Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 13, 1953 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,7,3 He married Barbara Ann Sprinkle on November 9, 1974 at Henry Co., Virginia.² Ronnie Dale Richards and Barbara Ann Sprinkle were divorced on May 19, 1982 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ Ronnie Dale Richards married Peggy Jean Inman on February 27, 1988 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,6 Ronnie Dale Richards died on April 8, 2009 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 55.^7,4,6 He COLLINSVILLE - The funeral for Ronnie Dale Richards, 55, who died Wednesday, April 8, was conducted Friday, April 10 from Bassett Funeral Chapel by Rev. Alvin Nunley. Burial was in the Thompson family cemetery in Endicott. He was preceded in death by his father, William Curtis Richards. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Inman Richards; sons, Ronnie Dale Richards II of Collinsville and Russell Hundley of Bassett; daughters, Amanda Baker of Axton and Nautica Richards of Fieldale; five grandchildren; mother, Valery E. Thompson Richards of Bassett; sisters, Barbara Chauncey of Rocky Mount, Betty Harris, Brenda Richards and Lynn Dodson, all of Bassett; and brothers, Roger Richards of Stuart, David Richards of Richmond, Gary Richards, Tony Richards, Steve Richards and Robert Richards, all of Bassett. on April 12, 2009.⁶

     George Monroe Atkins was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 1, 1936 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on October 12, 1962 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 25; Shot to death in a grocery store.²

     Thomas Burel Atkins was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 1, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 21, 1965 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 16; Died in an auto accident.²

     Peggy Gelene Atkins Peggy A. Lewis, January 17, 1939 - April 28, 2015. Peggy Atkins Lewis, age 76 of Ferrum died Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clenard “Slick” Lewis; parents, Charlie and Elva Atkins; and brothers, George Atkins and Thomas Burel Atkins. Surviving are her brothers and sister, Raymond Atkins, Marie A. Shively, Charlie O. “Dickie” Atkins, Jr; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Henry Memorial Park with Pastor Calvin Hickson officiating.⁶ She was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^7,6 Her married name was Moran.² She was born on January 17, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 She married Jack Green Moran on January 28, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ Peggy Gelene Atkins and Jack Green Moran were divorced on October 5, 1964 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁴ As of July 31, 1982,her married name was Lewis.² Peggy Gelene Atkins married Cleonard Edward Lewis on July 31, 1982 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,6 Peggy Gelene Atkins died on April 28, 2015 at Virginia at age 76.⁶

     Cleonard Edward Lewis was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 225-38-9634.⁴ He was born on July 5, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Peggy Gelene Atkins, daughter of Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr. and Elva Victoria Richards, on July 31, 1982 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,5 Cleonard Edward Lewis died on June 20, 1992 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 57.³