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     Virginia Frances Howery was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 1, 1927 at Glendale, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^6,5,3 As of October 23, 1954,her married name was Shearon.⁵ She married James Robert Shearon Sr. on October 23, 1954 at Richmond, Virginia.^7,5,3 Virginia Frances Howery died on September 13, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.^6,3 She SHEARON, Virginia Frances Howery, died on September 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James Robert Shearon; and a sister, June Scott. Born on May 1, 1927 in Glendale, Ohio to Eddie Downs and Ida Custer Howery, the family later moved to Salem, Virginia. She graduated from Roanoke College in 1949 and earned her M.R.E. from the W.M.U. Training School (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) in 1953. She served as the first Minister to Children at First Baptist Church, Richmond, from 1953 to 1955, where she remained a lifelong member. She is survived by her sister, Peggy Greene; her children, Linda Wistrand (Harry), Jim (Pat), Judy Bice (Tim), Marie Bailey (Stuart); and her grandchildren, Robbie (Kim), Christopher (Katie), Kate (John), Becca, Hannah, Coleman; one great-grandchild (MaKayla); and many nieces and nephews. on September 17, 2017.³

     Iris Christine "Peggy" Howery was born on November 19, 1932 at Glendale, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^3,5 As of December 29, 1953,her married name was Greene.³ She married Dr. Roy Davis Greene on December 29, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-2435.⁷ Clyde Franklin Scott was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.⁸ He was born on September 11, 1921 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,5,6 He married Eulala June Howery, daughter of Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery and Ida Oakey Custer, on November 7, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,9,4 Clyde Franklin Scott died on March 30, 1993 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 71.^7,4 He GREENVILLE - Clyde Franklin Scott, 71, of 10 Indian Springs Drive, died March 30, 1993. He retired from Custom Sheet Metal Works and was a member of Northgate Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, June Howery Scott of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Richard E. (True) Ray Jr. of Simpsonville and Mrs. V. Randall (Robin) Blackburn of Greenville; a sister, Ethel S. Barber of Roanoke, Va; and a brother, Willie P. Scott of Roanoke, Va. on April 1, 1993.⁴

     James Robert Shearon Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 245-18-0156.¹ He was born on August 7, 1918 at Franklin Co., North Carolina.^1,4,2 He married Virginia Frances Howery, daughter of Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery and Ida Oakey Custer, on October 23, 1954 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Robert Shearon Sr. died on March 10, 1999 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 80.^1,4,5 He James R. Shearon, age 80, of Richmond, died March 10, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Virginia H. Shearon; three daughters, Linda Frances Shearon, Judith S. Bice and husband, Timothy O. Bice, and Marie Anne Bailey and husband, Stuart H. Bailey; a son, James Robert Shearon Jr; five grandchildren, James Robert Shearon III, Christopher Douglas Shearon, Katherine S. Bice, Rebecca Bice and Hannah Bailey. Mr. Shearon was a Deacon, First Baptist Church, a lifetime member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. He was a Rotarian/Downtown Club, and was the retired President of the Electrical Equipment Company. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. on March 11, 1999.⁵

     Dr. Roy Davis Greene Dr. Roy D. Greene - Greenville, SC. Roy died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the McCall Hospice House. He is survived by his wife Peggy and son Christopher and Christopher's life partner, Mary. Roy's life and service have left an indelible imprint on the community. During his time as teacher, principal, and assistant Superintendent of Education in Greenville County. He nourished innumerable minds and bodies by creating programs for the development of FULIR (now OLLI) program which has become a nationally recognized learning in retirement program.⁴ He was born on November 23, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Iris Christine "Peggy" Howery, daughter of Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery and Ida Oakey Custer, on December 29, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Dr. Roy Davis Greene died on March 20, 2013 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 88.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 266-36-7655.³ Walter Hansford Cannaday was born on September 18, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Nannie Eulalah Cannaday, daughter of Otho Destra Cannaday and Elizabeth Ellen Shively, circa 1926.⁴ Walter Hansford Cannaday died in June, 1966 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 81.^5,3

     Lillian E. Akers was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 30, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of January 15, 1911,her married name was Cannaday.³ She married William Hansford Cannaday on January 15, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 Lillian E. Akers died on December 17, 1943 at age 50.⁴

     Lula Mae Akers was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 12, 1896 at Virginia.¹ As of May 13, 1918,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Walter Martin on May 13, 1918.^5,4 Lula Mae Akers died on January 31, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-7327.⁶ Archer Lee "Archie" Akers was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7 He married Minnie M. Robertson on November 14, 1920.⁸ Archer Lee "Archie" Akers died on February 27, 1982 at age 83.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 408-09-4905.⁷ Thomas Hansford Cannaday was born on November 8, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7 He married Esther Louise Quesenberry, daughter of George William Quesenberry and Clara May Poff, on February 15, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,4 Thomas Hansford Cannaday died on April 27, 2003 at Pinellas Park, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 86.^8,7 He CANNADAY, THOMAS H., 86, of Largo, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Floyd, Va., and came here in 1953 from Christiansburg, Va. He retired as an auto mechanic for Walker Ford, Clearwater. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He attended Indian Rocks Baptist and Seminole First Baptist churches. Survivors include his wife, Esther; a son, Tom, Seminole; a daughter, Linda Westbrook, Austin, Texas; three sisters, Annabell Ratford, Buchanan, Va., Alberta Staples and Doris Baker, both of Christiansburg, Va; and four grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater. on April 30, 2003.⁸

     Alverta Cannaday was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 17, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of circa 1942,her married name was Staples.² She married Ashley Cox Staples circa 1942.^2,3 Alverta Cannaday died on April 2, 2013 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 92.³ She Alverta Cannaday Staples was born January 17, 1921, in Floyd County and was a resident of Christiansburg and Riner in Montgomery County. She passed away April 2, 2013, in Hampton. Alverta was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren where she had been a member of the choir, the Annie Wickham Circle and the Ladies Aid Society. She was known for her wonderful country cooking, her love of gardening and canning fruits and vegetables, and caring for her family and friends, which kept her busy most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ashley Cox Staples; her parents, Bertha James Cannaday and Sarah Lelia Thomas Cannaday; eight siblings, Ida Vest, Eldridge Cannaday, Ibra Lucas, Dewey Cannaday, Anna Bell Radford, Blanche Sloan, Thomas Cannaday, and Raymond Cannaday. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Staples Gray and her husband, Douglas, of Hampton; granddaughter, Angie Gilley and her husband, J.R; great-grandchildren, Katie and Ryan, of Yorktown; sister, Doris Baker and her husband, Paul; sister-in-law, Frances Cannaday, of Christiansburg; an "adopted" daughter and son, Sue and Jake Pope, of Christiansburg; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held at Horne Funeral Home 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 8, at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 South Franklin Street. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The family thanks the staff and caregivers at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Christiansburg and Hampton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alverta's memory to the American Heart Association , the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, or your favorite charity or organization. on April 6, 2013.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-5483.⁶ Raymond Kyle Cannaday was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Frances Unknown.² Raymond Kyle Cannaday was born on December 9, 1923 at Virginia.^1,6,3 He died on April 7, 1995 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^6,2,3 He CANNADAY, Raymond K., 71, of Christiansburg, died Friday night, April 7, 1995, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Frances R. Cannaday; two daughters, Janet Calhoun, Christiansburg, Beverly Duncan, Elliston; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alverta Staples, Doris Baker, both of Christiansburg, Annabelle Radford, Buchanan; one brother, Thomas Cannaday of Florida; and many friends. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday from the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, conducted by pastor Donald Peters, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Lou Gehrig Foundation, C/O Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, P. O. Drawer 825, Christiansburg, Va. 24073-0825. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Sunday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. and the family will receive friends there from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday evening. on April 9, 1995.²

     Minnie F. Akers was born on June 12, 1901 at Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4160.⁵ Edward E./A. Akers was born on September 11, 1904 at Virginia.^1,5 He died in March, 1982 at age 77.⁵

     Nelson Elwood Akers was born on July 22, 1906 at Virginia.¹

     Elton B. Akers was born circa April, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 2, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.²

     Her married name was Brammer.³ Zula Ellen Akers married Raymon Lemon Brammer.³ Zula Ellen Akers was born on December 13, 1912 at Virginia.¹ She died on October 13, 1989 at age 76.

     Alzora Ruth Akers was born on September 14, 1917 at Virginia.¹

     William Hansford Cannaday was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-90-1498.⁵ He was born on November 25, 1887 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,6 He married Lillian E. Akers, daughter of DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers and Landonia F. Cannaday, on January 15, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 William Hansford Cannaday died on December 28, 1978 at age 91.²

     Richard Manfred Cannaday was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 17, 1912 at Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Bettie Nichols circa 1933.^2,5 Richard Manfred Cannaday died on July 23, 2006 at Virginia at age 94.^2,4 He Richard Manfred Cannaday, 94, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 23, 2006. He was born January 17, 1912 to the late William Hansford and Lillian Akers Cannaday. Mr. Cannaday farmed, saw milled, excavated and transported produce among other work in his community. He also loved and played bluegrass music. He was preceded in death by his wife Bettie Nichols Cannaday; and a grandson, Leon Cannaday. He is survived by his children, Russell Cannaday and wife, Nelda, Daniel Cannaday and wife, Carol; grandchildren, Dean Cannaday and wife, Donna, Debra Didlake and husband, Gene, David Cannaday and wife, Katie, Lin Cannaday and friend, Janet, Anita Scott and husband, Travis; greatgrandchildren, Amber Didlake, Richie Cannaday and wife, Syreeta, Bobbie Arrington and husband, Tony, Chris Cannaday, Erica Cannaday, and William Powell; stepgranddaughter, Kelly England and husband Jason; step great-granddaughter, Kaylin Walston; stepgreat-grandson, Dylan England; one great-great-grandchild, Ean Arrington; sister-in-law, Ann Cannaday; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Leonard Martin and the Rev. James Steele officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 S. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. on July 25, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9439.⁴ Isaac Newton Cannaday was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^5,2 He married Inez Cooper.⁶ Isaac Newton Cannaday was born on December 22, 1914 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on December 13, 2000 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 85.^4,2 He CANNADAY, Isaac Newton, 85, of Portsmouth, formerly of Callaway, died December 13, 2000 at his residence. He retired as a railroad conductor for Norfolk & Western Railroad after 43 years of service. He was preceded in death by a brother, Willard "Bill" Cannaday. Survivors include one son and his wife, Charles "Jack" and Gloria Cannaday of Chesapeake; one sister, Mary C. Prillaman of Callaway; one brother, R. Manfred Cannaday of Callaway; three grandsons and their wives; and four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The funeral was conducted December 16, 2000 at Portsmouth First Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Dwayne Moore. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on December 28, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-3137.⁶ Willard H. "Bill" Cannaday married Ann Lyons.³ Willard H. "Bill" Cannaday was born on February 15, 1918 at Virginia.^1,6 He died on November 20, 2000 at Virginia at age 82.^6,3 He CANNADAY, Willard H., (Bill), 82, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, November 20, 2000. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, Class of 1942 a United States Army veteran of World War II serving in Europe, a school teacher in Franklin County Public Schools, insurance agent for Farm Bureau for 28 years. Also he was founder and fiddle player of the original Orchard Grass Band, a member of Gideons International and Piedmont Presbyterian Church, where he served as Deacon and Elder. Surviving are his wife, Ann Lyon Cannaday; son and daughter-in-law, Mark J. and Nancy J. Cannaday of Glade Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Christie C. and Paul Lawrence of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Carrie A. Cannaday, Crystal G. Cannaday, Jenny Leigh Cannaday; two brothers, R. Manfred Cannaday of Callaway, I. Newton Cannaday, Portsmouth; one sister, Mary C. Prillaman, Callaway; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 8 p.m. Tuesday with Dr. C. Richard Slider officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider Piedmont Presbyterian Church (Building Fund), P.O. Box 68, Callaway, Va. 24067 or Gideons International (for Memorial Bibles), P.O. Box 915, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or Alzheimer's Association, 919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, Illinois 60611. The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday until service time at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on November 21, 2000.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-6464.⁵ Mary Elizabeth Cannaday was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 28, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of October 10, 1942,her married name was Prillaman.³ She married William Alfred "Bill" Prillaman, son of William David Prillaman and Mary Alice Kropff, on October 10, 1942.^2,3 Mary Elizabeth Cannaday died on May 17, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^2,5 She PRILLAMAN, Mary Cannaday, 80, of Callaway, died Friday, May 17, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born April 28, 1922 in Franklin County, daughter of the late Hansford and Lillian Akers Cannaday. She was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and retired from Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was also associated with Franklin County Respiratory Rentals. Mary enjoyed life and loved people and was involved in community affairs, as she participated in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Callaway Rescue Squad and as a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Prillaman in 1991. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Alice and Paul Brown, Margaret and Perry Brown, all of Glade Hill; grandchildren, W. C. Brown, Roger Brown, Pamela Brown Hodges, William Daniel Brown; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Michael, Blake and Sara Brown, Casey Marie Hodges; one brother, R. Manfred Cannaday; a special friend and caregiver, Lisa Whitlock; special friends, Ruth Jones, Carol Cannaday, Geri Sigmon, Velma Beckner; sisters-in-law, Ann Cannaday and Mary D. Prillaman ; and several nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. John H. Heck officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to Callaway Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 44, Callaway, Va. 24067 or the Building Fund of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 732 Turner's Creek Rd., Callaway, Va. 24067. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday with her family receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount. on May 19, 2002.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6532.³ Bettie Nichols was born on June 2, 1910.³ As of circa 1933,her married name was Cannaday.² She married Richard Manfred Cannaday, son of William Hansford Cannaday and Lillian E. Akers, circa 1933.^1,2 Bettie Nichols died on September 4, 1999 at Virginia at age 89.^3,2 She CANNADAY, Bettie Nichols, 89, of Callaway, entered into Heavenly rest Saturday, September 4, 1999. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Leon Cannaday, and 13 brothers and sisters. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Manfred Cannaday of the home; her sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and Nelda Cannaday of Boones Mill, and Daniel and Carol Cannaday of Rocky Mount; five grandchildren and their spouses, Dean and Donna Cannaday, Debra and Gene Didlake, David and Katie Cannaday, Linwood and Patty Cannaday, Anita Cannaday and her fiancee, Travis Scott; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her brothers, John Nichols, and Joe Nichols. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Keith Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Franklin County Department of Public Safety, 70 East Court St., Suite 305, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151, or the Boones Mill Rescue Squad, 562 Masons Knob Rd., Boones Mill, Va. 24065. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday, at Flora Funeral Service, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. and other times at the residence of Russell and Nelda Cannaday . Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, South Main St., Rocky Mount. on September 5, 1999.²

     Russell H. Cannaday was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 27, 1934 at Virginia.^6,4 He married Nelda Flora circa 1957.⁴ Russell H. Cannaday died on March 11, 2008 at Virginia at age 73.^6,4 He Russell Cannaday, 73, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, due to complications with heart surgery. Russell was born June 27, 1934. He was a member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church and was a kind hearted Christian who was loved by all that knew him. Russell was a successful businessman who enjoyed classic cars, bluegrass music and was a great mandolin player. Preceding Russell in death were his parents, Manfred and Bettie Cannaday; and a son, Leon Cannaday. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Nelda Cannaday; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Gene Didlake; their daughter, Amber Didlake; son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Donna Cannaday; granddaughter, Kelly England and her husband, Jason; great-grandchildren, Kaylin Walston and Dylan England; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Carol Cannaday; nephews, David Cannaday and Lyn Cannaday; niece, Anita Scott; many relatives and loving friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008, from Redeeming Life Pentecostal Holiness Church, Rocky Mount with the Rev. Leonard Martin, the Rev. Harold Moyer and the Rev. David Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 61, Boones Mill, Va. 24065. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. on March 14, 2008.⁴