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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

     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

     Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Lucile Addie "Cricket" Akers, daughter of Rufus D. Akers and Bertie O. Graham.^8,2 Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers was born circa May, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Jun 21, 1905 which is impossible since he was enumerated in the 1900 Cansus.^3,6 He married Myrtle Lee Fralin circa 1923.⁹ Elbert Jefferson "Pap" Akers died on November 24, 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.⁵ She was born on August 8, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 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.^1,7,3 Irene Ray Akers died on March 24, 2008 at Virginia at age 96.^6,5 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. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. J. C. Holden, officiating with interment in the Restvale Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2800, Floyd, Va. 24091. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 25, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Horne in Floyd, Va. on March 25, 2008.⁵

     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.^1,4,5 As of September 3, 1914,her married name was Thompson.⁴ She married Byron Odell Thompson on September 3, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 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. The funeral will be Friday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m. at the Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. 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