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     His Social Security Number was 230-10-0634.⁴ Walter Martin was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 22, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Lula Mae Akers, daughter of DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers and Landonia F. Cannaday, on May 13, 1918.^2,6 Walter Martin died in January, 1976.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-0411.² Raymon Lemon Brammer married Zula Ellen Akers, daughter of DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers and Landonia F. Cannaday.¹ Raymon Lemon Brammer was born on December 25, 1911 at Virginia.^1,2 He died in March, 1987 at age 75.²

     James L. Akers was born on April 2, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 8, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Her married name was Hogan.³ Alice G. Martin married Cecil James Hogan.³ Alice G. Martin was born on July 3, 1923 at Virginia.^1,4 She died on June 24, 2010 at Virginia at age 86.^3,4 She Alice M. Hogan, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 24, 2010. She was a long-time member of the Hollins Road Baptist Church. She had a great love of the mountains and wildlife. She was a friend to all she met. Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil James Hogan; and her parents, Walter and Lula Mae Martin. Surviving are daughters, Florence Hogan Scott and husband, Robert, of Roanoke County, Leane Hogan Black, of Roanoke, and Celia Hogan Hammond, of Vancouver, Wash; grandchildren, Krystle Anne Black, Matthew Scott, Jessica Scott and Lisa Hammond; great-grandson, Cameron Scott; and good friends, Sara Steahly and family and MJ Looney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the L.O.A., P.O. Box 14205, Roanoke, Va. 240384205. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010, at Hollins Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100. on June 29, 2010.³

     James Demorse Martin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born circa February, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on February 9, 2014 at Virginia.³ He James Demorse Martin, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was a Disabled American Veteran having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Professionally, he drove limousines and taxicabs for many years. He was a loving uncle to a nephew and many nieces. Preceding him in death were his parents, Walter and LuLu Martin. His surviving family includes his nephew, Gary Martin and wife, Rose; nieces, Vickie Montoro, Leane Black and husband, Michael, Florence Scott and husband, Robert, and Celia Hammond; four great-nieces, Katherine Ferguson, Krystle Black, Lisa Hammond, and Jessica Scott; great-nephew, Matthew Scott; and very close friend, Jane Sluss. A period of visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. A Funeral Service celebrating his life will then begin at 2 p.m. with Chaplain Dave Vanderpool officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. on February 11, 2014.³

     Minnie M. Robertson was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 28, 1898 at Virginia.^1,2 As of November 14, 1920,her married name was Akers.¹ She married Archer Lee "Archie" Akers, son of DeMorse B. "Demoss" Akers and Landonia F. Cannaday, on November 14, 1920.¹ Minnie M. Robertson died on November 14, 1970 at age 72.²

     Millard E. Akers was born on May 30, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 23, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 2.¹

     Lawrence Brammer Akers was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1932 at Virginia.^2,1 He died in 1962.¹

     Billy Shelton Akers was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-60-0447.³ He was born on August 31, 1939 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on January 18, 2002 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 62.^3,2 He Billy Shelton Akers, 62, of Fisher Farm Road, Martinsville, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at his home. He was born in Floyd, Aug. 31, 1939, to Archer and Minnie Akers, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Vest Cemetery in Floyd County. Mitchell Floyd will officiate. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on January 21, 2002.²

     Eldridge Cannaday was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 22, 1906 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on July 29, 1936 at age 30.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 227-09-3602.⁴ Her married name was Lucas.² Ibra Cannaday married Unknown Lucas.² Ibra Cannaday was born on September 11, 1907 at Virginia.^1,4 She died in May, 1980 at age 72.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 235-56-7419.⁷ Anna Bell Marie Cannaday was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 31, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 As of February 8, 1936,her married name was Radford.² She married Elton Dalton Radford on February 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Anna Bell Marie Cannaday died on September 28, 2005 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 94.^7,1,8 She Anna Bell Marie Cannaday Radford, 94, of Buchanan, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton D. Radford. Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Dare Radford Ware and husband, Charles "Ray" Ware of Buchanan; grandsons John Elton Ware of Buchanan, Frank McRae Ware and wife, Sarah of Chesapeake, Va; great-grandchildren Amanda Jane Ware, Cale McRae Ware, Macy Elizabeth Ware and Damian A. Ashley; great-great-grandson Ashton Joseph Carpenter; sisters Doris Cannaday Baker and husband Paul, Alverta Staples, all of Christiansburg. Special thanks to the Brian Center Nursing staff, Rose Barger, Sue Watts, Dot Simmons, Virginia Montgomery and Crystal Ware. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005 in the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider your favorite charity or the Hurricane Relief at the Red Cross. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, 254-3000. on September 30, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1683.⁷ Blanche Laverna Cannaday was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,5 Her married name was Wade.⁹ She was born on November 19, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 18, 1913.^7,8,5,3 As of May 8, 1930,her married name was Slone.² She married Elton Ambrose Slone on May 8, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 Blanche Laverna Cannaday married Ira Wade on September 22, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,10 Blanche Laverna Cannaday and Ira Wade were divorced on November 1, 1954 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹¹ Blanche Laverna Cannaday died on June 15, 1987 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,5

     Elton Ambrose Slone was buried at Sloan Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on September 5, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Blanche Laverna Cannaday, daughter of Bertha Jefferson Cannaday and Sarah Lelia Thomas, on May 8, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Elton Ambrose Slone Elton Sloan, 32, of Ferrum, Franklin county, died this morning in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanch Sloan; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Sloan of Ferrum; and one sister, Mrs. M. C. Hale of Roanoke. Burial in the family cemetery. on October 21, 1942.⁴ He died on October 21, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^1,3,4

     Elsie Carol Slone Elsie Carol (Slone) McKnight died unexpectedly November 12, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born March 4, 1931 at Callaway, Virginia the daughter of Elton and Blanch Slone. Elsie started life on a farm in Virginia. By the time she lost her father at the age of 11 she had six siblings and her mother was still pregnant with another child. She often talked about how hard they all had to work in those depression years but they also played hard with legendary tricks and fun among all. She graduated salutatorian from Callaway High School and went on to be the first in her family to attend college at Ferrum College in Virginia. She met her husband W.D. (Mac) McKnight at Annapolis Md. Their adventures in Japan with their toddler daughter where he was deployed during the Korean War in the Navy, provided stories for a lifetime. Elsie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was known for her wonderful cooking, reading and her love of games, cards and puzzles of all kinds. Children in the family learned very early that grandma “played to win” and everyone had to learn to be a good sport and keep on working hard to beat her. (No matter how young!). She was a natural leader and ran organizations at Church and Schools. A member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church for over 50 years she attended Hollins Road Baptist Church later in life when she moved in with her son in Roanoke. An amazing lady, she laughed a lot, had a smile for everyone and our family was blessed to have her with us for 93 years! Surviving are her daughter, Michele Camillo of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Paul (Megan) Camillo, Andrea (Scotty) Ayen and Philip (Kelsey) Camillo; and great-grandchildren, Logan, Eloise, Shyla and Devin; her son, William Mark and wife Charlene McKnight of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Carolee (Travis) Sarver and Michael (Holly) McKnight; and great-grandchildren, Cole, Maggie, Andrew and Chase McKnight. Also surviving are Hilda (Slone) Robers (wife of Wilton Slone, deceased); sister, Susie (Tom) Dod of Atlanta, GA; brother, Ralph Slone of Columbus, IN, Corenne Slone (wife of Lacy Slone, deceased) of Richmond, VA, Ray (Betsy) Slone of Orlando, FL; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Wilton Slone (brother) of Roanoke, VA; Marie and Billy Dod (sister/husband) of Roanoke, VA; Nellie and Ed Painter (sister/husband) of Roanoke, VA; Lacy Slone (brother) of Richmond, VA; Thelma and Rob Hoppe (sister/husband) of Atlanta, GA. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was McKnight.⁶ She married William Dewey McKnight.^6,7,3,4 Elsie Carol Slone was born on March 4, 1931 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on November 12, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.⁴

     Laverne Marie Slone Marie S. Dod, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Dod. She attended National Business College. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Dod Morton and her husband, Dr. Anthony Morton, and their children, Catherine and Alexander Morton, of Rockville, Md; her daughter, Sharon Dod Dickenson and her husband, Roger Dickenson, and their children, Christopher and Mary Dickenson, of Roanoke, Va; and her son, William Thomas Dod and his wife, Allison Dod, and their children, Daniel, Benjamin and Samuel Dod, of Durham, N.C. She is survived by three sisters, Elsie McKnight, Nellie Painter, and Susie Dod and her husband, Tom Dod; and three brothers, Lacy Slone and his wife, Corinne, Ralph Slone and his wife, Deborah, and Ray Slone and his wife, Betsy Slone; and sister-in-law, Hilda Robers.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7272.⁷ She was born on April 11, 1932 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 As of December 26, 1953,her married name was Dod.² She married Charles William Dod Jr. on December 26, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Laverne Marie Slone died on May 27, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^8,7,6

     Nellie Frances Slone Nellie Painter, Nov 10, 1933 - Jun 19, 2021. Nellie S. Painter, 87, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021.⁵ She was born on November 10, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,5 As of September 14, 1957,her married name was Painter.² She married Edward John Painter on September 14, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,4 Nellie Frances Slone died on June 19, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁵