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     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

     Rice William "R.W." Akers Jr. was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on March 8, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2 He married Eleanor Rebecca Johnson on December 26, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4,7 Rice William "R.W." Akers Jr. died on September 12, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^5,2 He AKERS, Rice William Jr., ("R. W."), 64, of Ferrum, passed away Friday, September 12, 1997, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on March 8, 1933, in Franklin County, he was a son of the late Rice and Josie Brammer Akers. He was preceded in death by two children, Josie and Jeff Akers. He was a retired rural letter carrier with 35 years of service at Ferrum Post Office. He was a member and Deacon of Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Eleanor Johnson Akers of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Charlie Rutrough Jr. of Ferrum; seven sons and four daughters-in-law, Rice William III ("Billy") and Virginia Akers of Callaway, Clifton Akers of Ferrum, Doyle and Annette Akers of Glade Hill, Elbert Akers of Ferrum, Darrell and Renae Akers of Callaway, Versel Akers and Cheryl Hill of Rocky Mount, Pernell Akers and Jill Hodges of Ferrum, and Linda Kennedy. Surviving grandchildren are Janie and Eugene Adkins, Charlotte, Hollie, Connie, Bonnie and Charlie Rutrough III, Katie, Brandy and Rice Akers IV, Melinda, Ralph, Josh, Ginger, Alecia, E. W., Heather, Josie and Christina Akers, Nicole Ashwell, J. J., Michael and Rebecca Akers; great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Justin Adkins; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and Ralph Hale of Roanoke, and Marie and Charlie Davis of Collinsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Margie Akers of Rocky Mount; three aunts and one uncle, Irene and Ralph Vest of Floyd, Myrtle Akers of Floyd and Crick et Akers of New Market, and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 14, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1544.⁷ Ralph Mitchell Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 4, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,5,6,8 He married Ruby Elizabeth Akers, daughter of Rice William Akers Sr. and Josie Ethel Brammer, on June 7, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,3 Ralph Mitchell Hale died on June 2, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,7,4,8 He Ralph Mitchell Hale, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008. Ralph valiantly, served his country as a Navy Seabee during WWII in the Pacific Theater and after sacrifices to defend this Nation then became a loving husband of sixty (60) years to his wife Ruby, until her death on September 13, 2007, and devoted father. He contributed over forty (40) years of service to Norfolk Southern Railway and loved to manage his farm in Roanoke County. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruby Akers Hale, and his parents William F. Hale and Ollie Thomas Hale. He was also, predeceased by his sister, Ruth and brother, Clarence, who died during the influenza epidemic of the 1920's. Ralph is survived by his sons, Lance Mitchell Hale, Esquire and wife, Terry Lynn Hale, Dr. Alan Akers Hale and wife, Julie Scheiman Hale; grandchildren, Christina Nicole Hale Thomas, Laura Michelle Hale, Layna Maribeth Hale, Logan Mitchell Hale, Ian Bruce Hale, Vanessa Crystal Hale and Joseph Bryan Hale; and five great-grandchildren. Ralph is also survived by a brother, Ray Cecil Hale and wife, Anne; sisters-in-law, Marie Davis and husband, Charles and Eleanor Akers; a brother-in-law, Ralph Akers and wife, Margie; and many other extended family. Ralph is, also, survived by childhood friend, Melvin Hobson, and former co-worker at Norfolk Southern Railway and friend, Wallace Dowdy. Ralph held great appreciation for his caregivers Anthony James Campellone, Jr., and his wife, Corrie E. Campellone. Ralph and his family join with great appreciation to the staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center, especially those special people who assisted him on Unit 1 East. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on June 4, 2008.²

     Ralph Davis Akers was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,7 He Ralph Davis Akers, Jun 4, 1937 - Oct 9, 2019. Ralph Davis Akers, age 82 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th 2019 after complications from a stroke. He was a member and former Elder of Rocky Mount Christian Church and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Margie Fralin Akers; parents, Rice William Akers Sr. and Josie Brammer Akers; his siblings, Ruby Akers Hale, and Rice William Jr.. Ralph is survived by his sister, Doris Marie Davis; daughter, Linda Akers Griffith; grandchildren, Jessica Griffith Perry (Devin), John David Griffith, and Zachary Lee Vest; great-grandchildren, Andrew Dwight Perry and Hunter Davis Perry; numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph had a lifelong love of bluegrass music and played the banjo and autoharp with several bands including the Hawpatch Mountain Boys. Interment will be private at Franklin Memorial Park.⁷ He was born on June 4, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,7 He married Margie Dorothy Lene Fralin on June 29, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,7 Ralph Davis Akers died on October 9, 2019 at Virginia at age 82.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-5032.⁴ Margie Dorothy Lene Fralin was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on August 29, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of June 29, 1957,her married name was Akers.² She married Ralph Davis Akers, son of Rice William Akers Sr. and Josie Ethel Brammer, on June 29, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Margie Dorothy Lene Fralin Margie Fralin Akers, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. She was a member of Rocky Mount Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Mabel Fralin; her brother, Clarence Fralin; and her sisters, Marie Shively (Curtis) and Virginia Hodges (Lloyd). Margie is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ralph Akers; her daughter, Linda Griffith (Gary); grandchildren, Jessica Perry (Devin) and John Griffith; great-grandchild, Andrew Perry; nephew, Ricky Fralin (Sarah); many other family and friends. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on January 4, 2013.¹ She died on January 2, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,7,4

     Doris Marie Akers Marie Akers Davis, 95, of Collinsville, Va. passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Sovah-Health Martinsville. She was born on April 9, 1926 to the late Rice Akers and Josie Brammer Akers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Davis Sr. Mrs. Davis attended National Business College at Ferrum College and was employed for 40 years at Bassett Bank. She made sourdough bread for over 39 years. She loved to travel, loved time with her family and cooking. She was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church and was involved in the Women’s Circle. She is survived by her sons, Charles Lee Davis (Nancy) and Kevin Lang Davis; granddaughters, Megan McGregor (Scott) and Erica Enniss (Jeff); great-grandchildren, Liam and Davis McGregor, and Emersyn and Adley Enniss. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park.⁶ She was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 9, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of May 5, 1946,her married name was Davis.⁵ She married Charles Lee "Charlie" Davis Sr. on May 5, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 Doris Marie Akers died on April 5, 2022 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 95.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-9386.⁸ Charles Lee "Charlie" Davis Sr. Charles Lee Davis, Sr., 89, of Collinsville, Va. passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Born in Charlotte Court House, Va. on July 29, 1923, he was a son of the late Lera Willis Davis and George Nelson Davis. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, George Robert Davis and Harry Henry Davis. Mr. Davis was retired from EI DuPont, Inc. with 36 years of service. He graduated by correspondence from Lincoln Institute with a four year degree. He was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church of Collinsville. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Doris Marie Davis of the home; son, Charles Lee Davis, Jr. and wife, Nancy M. Davis of Richmond, Va; son, Kevin Lang Davis of Bassett, Va; sister, Thelma Louise Price of Roanoke, Va; sister, Hazel Marie Henderson and husband, Jim Henderson of Rocky Mt., Va; sister-in-law, Mary Evlyn Davis of Vinton, Va; grandchildren, Megan Nicole McGregor of Pulaski, Erica Lang Davis of Bassett and great-grandson, Liam Scott McGregor of Pulaski. Interment will be in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville.⁷ He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.⁷ He was born on July 29, 1923 at Charlotte Court House, Charlotte Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,6,7 He married Doris Marie Akers, daughter of Rice William Akers Sr. and Josie Ethel Brammer, on May 5, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Charles Lee "Charlie" Davis Sr. died on June 20, 2013 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^8,7

     Eleanor Rebecca Johnson was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She Eleanor Johnson Akers, Mar 28, 1934 - Aug 17, 2018. Eleanor Johnson Akers, age 84 of Ferrum, VA passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at her home. She will now be reunited with her late husband of 43 years, Rice W. Akers, Jr. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Josie Ethel Akers; a son John Jefferson Akers, Sr; and a grandson John Jefferson Akers, Jr. Surviving are her children Billy Akers (Jenny), Gail Rutrough (Charlie, Jr.), Clifton Akers, Doyle Akers (Allyce Thorsen), Elbert Akers (Tammy Hodges), Darrell Akers (Serena), Versel Akers (Lisa), and Pernell Akers. Also surviving are twenty five grandchildren, thirty seven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, four brothers and one sister. Special grandchildren, Heather Akers and E. W. Akers. A graveside service will be held at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.³ She was born on March 28, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 As of December 26, 1953,her married name was Akers.² She married Rice William "R.W." Akers Jr., son of Rice William Akers Sr. and Josie Ethel Brammer, on December 26, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3 Eleanor Rebecca Johnson died on August 17, 2018 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.²

     Lena Randolph 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 January 3, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on November 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.^1,2