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     Linda Lee Manning was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 31, 1935 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of circa 1952,her married name was Bratcher.⁶ She married William Ray Bratcher circa 1952.^2,6 Linda Lee Manning died on March 31, 2013 at Virginia at age 77.² She Linda Manning Bratcher, 77, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013. She was a loving and selfless mother, and a retired nurse. She was part owner of Bratcher's Oak Grove Shell. Mrs. Bratcher met William Ray Bratcher while they were both in the Navy. She was born on Bent Mountain, Va., near Copper Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Bratcher; her mother, Onie Maddox and Morton Maddox (second husband); and her father, William Robert Manning. She was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law. She is survived by her son, Steven Bratcher; daughter, Debra Bratcher; sisters-in-law, Rita Bratcher and Anna Marie Bratcher; grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Mrs. Bratcher loved all animals, especially dogs. She loved to listen to easy listening music. Debra Bratcher would like to thank a special family friend, Joan Dameron. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on April 3, 2013.²

     Shelby Jean Wilson was buried at Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Bassett, Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-48-0360.³ She was born on May 30, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She died on December 11, 1988 at Far Rockaway, Queens Co., New York, at age 51.⁵ She A graveside funeral for Shelby Jean Wilson, 51, formerly of Bassett, who died Sunday in Far Rockaway, N.H., where she lived, will be conducted at Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery at Bassett. Born May 30, 1937, in Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of Mrs. Lucy Stump Wilson who lives in Bassett, and the late Isaac Eldridge Wilson. She worked for the Marriott Company at Kennedy Airport in New York. Surviving in addition to her mother, are four sisters, Barbara W. Lawson of Stanleytown, Serena J. Wilson and Betty L. Wilson, both of Bassett, and Reba K. Nelson of King, N.C; two nephews and two nieces. on December 14, 1988.⁵

     Reba Ellen Wilson was buried at Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Bassett, Virginia.¹ She Reba Ellen Wilson Nelson, 81, passed away at Hospice of Rockingham County early Sunday morning on December 29, 2019. Reba was born on June 18, 1938, in Henry County, VA, to the late Isaac E. and Lucy Stump Wilson. She was retired from Senior Services as a CNA. Reba loved working at the nursing home in Walnut Cove, and later in her position in home health care. In addition to her parents, Reba was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Lee Wilson; and 2 sisters: Shelby Jean Wilson and Serena Jane Wilson. She is survived by her 3 children: Angelo (Al) Kirkman of Walnut Cove, Donna K. French of Eden, and Sherry Hazelwood (Paul) of Dry Fork, VA; 7 grandchildren: Danah Roberts (Chris) of Stokesdale, Toni Dunovant (Ross) of Stoneville, Terry Watson II (Autumn) of Stanley, Jenna French of Eden, Ethan Hazelwood (Casey) of Dry Fork, VA, Emily Hazelwood of Danville, VA; 9 great-grandchildren: Bella Vernon, Sarah, Hunter, Christopher Roberts, Jaydan and Reece Dunovant, Brooklyn and London Watson, and Colton Hazelwood; and 2 sisters, Barbara Lawson and son, Marty Lawson, of Stanleytown, VA, and Betty Wilson of Dry Fork, VA. Graveside service at Mt. Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Bassett, VA.¹ She was born on June 18, 1938 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 As of November 22, 1957,her married name was Kirkman.² She married Donald Harold Kirkman on November 22, 1957 at Bassett, Virginia.² As of July 14, 1970,her married name was Nelson.⁷ Reba Ellen Wilson married Malcolm Gray Nelson on July 14, 1970 at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., South Carolina.⁷ Reba Ellen Wilson and Malcolm Gray Nelson were divorced on February 27, 1973 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁷ Reba Ellen Wilson died on December 29, 2019 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 81.¹

     Malcolm Gray Nelson was buried at Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery. 5285 Preston Road, Pleasant Grove, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 145-05-7400.⁵ He was born on August 26, 1907 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Reba Ellen Wilson, daughter of Issac Eldridge Wilson and Lucy Ellen Stump, on July 14, 1970 at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., South Carolina.¹ Malcolm Gray Nelson and Reba Ellen Wilson were divorced on February 27, 1973 at Martinsville, Virginia.¹ Malcolm Gray Nelson died on October 6, 1975 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,3,4 He Malcolm "Mack" Gray Nelson, 68, of Huntington Hills, Ridgeway, died Monday at his home. Nelson was born in Patrick County and lived most of his life in Martinsville and Henry County. He had been associated with the furniture industry most of his life and at the time of his death was President of Lindman Wood Finishing Co., Indianapolis, Ind, He was born Aug. 26, 1907, to the late Robert T. and Cora Lee Nelson. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Miller, Charleston, W. Va., and Mrs. Margaret Booz, Galax; a sister, Mrs. Irene Cooper, Eden, N.C:; and three grandchildren Funeral services will be conducted at Pleasant Grove. Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. on October 7, 1975.³

     Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 197-10-3292.⁵ He was born on December 8, 1916 at New York.^1,2,5,4 He married Kathleen Alice Bell, daughter of Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. and Kate M. Prillaman, on January 16, 1982 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon and Kathleen Alice Bell were divorced on November 27, 1985 at Richmond, Virginia.² Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon died on July 5, 1991 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 74.^5,4

     James Berkley Akers was born circa July, 1908 at Virginia.³ He married Ruth Leora Haskins on December 24, 1930.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-44-1993.¹¹ Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,4,6 He was born on June 21, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,4,5,11,6 He married Myrtle Lee Fralin circa 1923.¹³ Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers and Myrtle Lee Fralin were divorced in 1940 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁷ Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers married Lucile Addie "Cricket" Akers, daughter of Rufus Daniel Akers and Bertie Ollie Graham, on July 8, 1940 at Orange Co., Florida.^2,3,4,6 Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers died on November 24, 1987 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 82.^12,4,6 He Elbert J. (Pap) Akers, age 82, of 9390 Congress St., New Market, Va., passed away Tuesday at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg. He was a retired service station operator, and was born June 21, 1905 in Floyd County, the son of the late Jefferson Davis and Della Mae Cannaday Akers. He is survived by his wife, Lucile (Crickett) Akers, New Market; one daughter, Ada Lee Williams, Floyd; one son-in-law, Harmon Williams, Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. Gaye Thompson, Copper Hill; Irene Vest, Floyd; two granddaughters, Sandra Thompson, Carol Ann Bowman, Christiansburg; two grandsons-in-law, Donny Thompson, Roanoke; Anthoney Bowman, Christiansburg; one grandson, Larry E. Williams, a granddaughter-in-law, Kaye Williams, both of Salem; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church at Callaway. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on November 26, 1987.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0806.⁸ Rice William Akers Sr. was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,5 He FERRUM - Rice William Akers, Sr., age 84, of Route 2, died Sunday morning, May 6, 1984, in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired rural mail carrier and farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Serena W. Akers; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Davis, Collinsville; Mrs. Ruby Hale, Roanoke; two sons, R. W. Akers, Jr., Ferrum; Ralph Akers, Rocky Mount; a step-daughter, Mrs. Louise Tatum, Henry; two sisters, Mrs. Gaye Thompson, Copper Hill, Mrs. Irene Vest, Floyd; one brother, Elbert Akers, New Market; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren. Funeral was held Tuesday, May 8, at 2:00 p.m. in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church by Elder William Holland and Elder Amos Hash. Burial followed in the church cemetery.⁵ He married Serena Unknown.⁵ Rice William Akers Sr. was born on May 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,6 He married Josie Ethel Brammer on November 28, 1920.^6,4,9,10 Rice William Akers Sr. died on May 6, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^6,5

     Irene Ray Akers was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 8, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 As of December 19, 1935,her married name was Vest.³ She married Ralph Berry Vest, son of John Henry Vest and Agranda Palentine "Pallie" Tice, on December 19, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 Irene Ray Akers died on March 24, 2008 at Virginia at age 96.^7,6 She Irene Akers Vest, 96, of Floyd, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Lena Vest, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura Vest Texter, of Richmond, Jeffery Vest, of Pennsylvania, and Catherine Hartman, of Roanoke; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Vest, Charles St.Clair and Jason Texter; and one great-great-grandchild, Dylan Thompson; sisters-in-law, Audrey Lee, Alline Sweeney and Allie Vest; brother-in-law, Horace Vest; many nieces and nephews; and special care giver, Carol Craighead. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on March 25, 2008.⁶

     Ralph Berry Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 24, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Irene Ray Akers, daughter of Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Akers and Della May/Mae Cannaday, on December 19, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ralph Berry Vest died on October 7, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^5,2 He FLOYD - Ralph Berry Vest, 94, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2004 at a Roanoke Nursing Home. He is survived by: his wife of 69 years, Irene Akers Vest of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Lena Vest of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura and Danny Texter of Richmond, Jeffery Vest of Radford, Catherine St. Clair of Salem; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Vest of Roanoke, Charles St.Clair of Elliston and Jason Texter of Richmond; one great-great-grandchild, Dylan Thompson of Roanoke; five brothers and sister, Hugh and Dorothy Vest of Check, Horace Vest of Check, Audrey and Ted Lee of Check, Allene Sweeney of Salem, Allie Vest of Check and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Locust Grove Station or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. on October 15, 2004.²

     Addie Gayle Akers was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 3, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 As of September 3, 1914,her married name was Thompson.⁴ She married Byron Odell Thompson on September 3, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 Addie Gayle Akers died on May 28, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.³ She THOMPSON, A. Gaye Akers, age 96, widow of Elder B. O. Thompson, died Tuesday night, May 28, 1991 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Ralph Vest of Floyd; several nieces and nephews as well as beloved friends and neighbors. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. on May 30, 1991.³

     Byron Odell Thompson was born on August 15, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Addie Gayle Akers, daughter of Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Akers and Della May/Mae Cannaday, on September 3, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Byron Odell Thompson died on December 19, 1975 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁶

     Ida Grayson Akers was buried at Akers Family Cemetery, 1263 River Ridge Road, N36 58.479 W80 10.080, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on June 19, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.²

     Josie Ethel Brammer was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1898.⁴ As of November 28, 1920,her married name was Akers.⁵ She married Rice William Akers Sr., son of Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Akers and Della May/Mae Cannaday, on November 28, 1920.^4,1,3,5 Josie Ethel Brammer died on December 23, 1972 at age 74.⁴

     Ruby Elizabeth Akers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 230-20-6534.¹⁰ She was born on September 30, 1922 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,3,4 As of June 7, 1947,her married name was Hale.⁵ She married Ralph Mitchell Hale on June 7, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,5 Ruby Elizabeth Akers died on September 13, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^1,2,10,11 She Ruby Akers Hale, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 at her residence on the family farm in Roanoke, Co. Ruby was a devoted wife of 60 years and a loving mother. She was predeceased by her parents, Rice William Akers, Sr. and Josie Brammer Akers and a brother, Rice William Akers, Jr. Ruby is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ralph Mitchell Hale; sons, Lance Mitchell Hale and wife, Terry Lynn, Dr. Alan Akers Hale and wife, Julie Scheiman; grandchildren, Christina Nichole Hale Thomas, Laura Michelle Hale, Layna Maribeth Hale, Logan Mitchell Hale, Ian Bruce Hale, Vanessa Crystal Hale and Joseph Bryan Hale and four great grandchildren. Ruby is also survived by a brother, Ralph Akers and wife, Margie; a sister, Marie Davis and husband, Charles; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Akers; brother-in-law, Ray C. Hale and wife Anne and many other extended family and friends. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on September 15, 2007.¹²