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     His Social Security Number was 225-29-5921.⁵ John Jefferson Akers Jr. was born on November 11, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He died on April 9, 2009 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 27.^1,5,3 He John Jefferson Akers, Jr., 27, of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, John Jefferson Akers, Sr; grandmother, Esta Marie Orndorff; grandfather, Rice Williams Akers, Sr; and an aunt, Jane Elizabeth Funkhouser. He is survived by his four sons, DeMario, Izaiah, Jeremiah and Zacharias; his friend and mother of his three youngest sons, Jolene Harris and her daughter Christin; mother and stepfather, Linda and A.D. Kennedy; sisters, Nichole Carter and Josh LaBrecque; brother, Michael Collins; sister-in-law, Caitlin; sister, Rebecca Clark and husband Marshall; stepbrother, Michael Kennedy; stepsister, Tracey Dixon and husband Dixon; grandmother, Elenor Akers; grandfather, Bruce Orndorff; numerous aunts, uncles; nieces and nephews. on April 12, 2009.¹

     Earl Nelson Kidd was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 11, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He died on September 29, 2008 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 37.^1,4,5 He 11/11/1970 ~ 9/29/2008 On Monday, September 29, 2008, the Lord called home our angel Earl Nelson Kidd, of Goodview, Va., to reside with him forever more. After 37 years, Earl will now be walking and dancing in streets of Heaven where there is no pain or suffering. He will be so sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He had an infectious smile that always warmed our hearts and a spirit that taught us all that unconditional love is the greatest gift of all. His memory will remain with us forever. Earl was the beloved son of Ronald N. and Barbara B. Kidd. He is also survived by his stepsister, Elizabeth Ann Roberts, of Van Nuys, Calif; a very special grandmother, Mary Clark and husband, Reginald, of Floyd, Va; mother, Carolyn King Kidd, of Floyd, Va; uncles, Kelly Kidd and wife, Barbara, of Floyd, Va., Lawrence Lee Kidd and wife, Darlene, of Lynchburg, Va., David King and wife, Annette, of Floyd, Va., and Bobby Clark and wife, Vanessa, of Floyd, Va; aunt, Mahala Hailey, of Richmond, Va; and a host of cousins and special friends. A very special thank you for the tender care, prayers and support from Dr. Daniel Bauer, Gentle Shepherd Hospice and special friends, Jim and Cindy Silvey, David Scott and "Auntie" Ann Coble. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m.. and on Thursday, October 2, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on October 2, 2008.¹

     Constance Auburn Vest Constance Auburn Vest, 25 of Copper Hill, passed away September 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Douglas Delano Neighbors, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Greta N. Cail (Larry); father, Jimmy Vest; children, Douglas James Vest and Aiden Lyane Hajek; brother, Billy Jack Neighbors; paternal grandparents, James and Katie Vest; maternal grandparents, Loretta Gibson and Doug Neighbors; aunts and uncles, Jesse and Sherri Neighbors, Greg Neighbors.¹ She was born on November 12, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She died on September 7, 2018 at Virginia at age 25.¹