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     Wilton Harris Slone was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 He was born on February 11, 1935 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Hilda Rena Sowers on August 18, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Wilton Harris Slone died on October 23, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^3,5 He SLONE, Wilton H., 63, of Troutville, passed away Friday, October 23, 1998. Mr. Slone was a retired senior Communications Engineer with Norfolk Southern. He was a member of Saint Peters Episcopal Church in Callaway and was also a member of Botetourt Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Hilda R. Slone; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra Slone and Harry M. Young, Lisa Ann and Don Daugherty; two grandsons, Little Buddy Joshua Chad Ohanian, Little Man Nicholas Slone Young; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie McKnight of Boones Mill, Marie and Charles W. Dodd of Roanoke, Nellie Painter of Roanoke, Susie and Tom Dodd of Pasadena, Md., Thelma and Rob Hoppie of Dacula, Ga; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lacy and Corenne Slone of Richmond, Ralph and Debra Slone of Indianapolis, Ind., Ray and Betsy Slone of Longwood, Fla. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 1998.³

     Lacy Jefferson Slone was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 23, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Katherine Corenne Mills on June 21, 1969 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Lacy Jefferson Slone died on May 4, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.² He Lacy Jefferson Slone, Mar 23, 1940 - May 4, 2024. Lacy Jefferson Slone, 84, of Roanoke, Va., departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Born and raised in Franklin County, Va., Lacy graduated from Roanoke College as a Senior Scholar. His desire to see the world led him to enlist with the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Waco, Texas and London, England. Upon returning home, Lacy went to work for Steel Services, Inc., retiring after 40 years as President of the company. In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Lacy was preceded in death by his grandson, John Burton Slone; parents, Elton A. Slone and Blanche Slone Wade; brother, Wilton Slone; and sisters, Marie Dod and Nellie Painter. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Corenne Mills Slone; sons and daughters-in-law, Ambrose and Rebecca Slone and John and Lorraine Slone; grandchildren, Grace, Katherine, Lacey, and Karoline Slone; brothers, Ralph Slone and E. Ray Slone (Betsy) Slone; sisters, Elsie McKnight and Susie (Tom) Dod; and sister-in-law, Hilda Robers. Lacy embodied the best of qualities, unconditional love, strength of spirit, and an unending generosity that could be seen in his care of his wife, sons, and family. He was greatly admired by those that knew and loved him and will be profoundly missed. Interment will be immediately following the funeral service at Franklin Memorial Park. on May 15, 2024.²

     Dorothy Elizabeth Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 7, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of January 20, 1950,her married name was Janney.⁴ She married Thurman Willard Janney, son of Luther Janney and Lelia Ellen Artie "Mincie" West, on January 20, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,4,5 Dorothy Elizabeth Vest died on June 18, 2022 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 98.⁵ She Dorothy Elizabeth Janney, 98, of Copper Hill, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Dorothy was born May 7, 1924 to the late Morris Allen and Ida Mae Cannaday Vest. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Willard Janney; brothers, Kyle A. Vest, Ralph M. Vest, David R. Vest. She is survived by her sisters, Ruth V. Ingram, Marie V. Thomas (Bill); brothers, Paul L. Vest, Charles W. Vest (Loretta P.), James B. Vest (Katie S.); sister-in-law, Evelyn H. Janney. In addition to her siblings she loved and was loved and adored by numerous nieces, nephews, great -nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a graduate of Check High School. She was a long time employee of an overall factory later known as Imperial Reading. She was a vital part of the payroll department and the last employee to leave when the factory closed. There is no way to express what a wonderful person she was, very loving, kind and giving. She made and gave away many afghans and was also known for her pound cakes and green beans. The Interment will follow at the Stonewall Cemetery. on June 21, 2022.⁵

     Kyle Allen Vest was born on June 21, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,6 He married Grace Louise DeLong on August 19, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,10,6 Kyle Allen Vest died on May 2, 2007 at Virginia at age 79.^9,4 He Kyle Allen Vest, 79, of Roanoke, passed away May 2, 2007. He was a son of Morris A. and Ida C. Vest. Surviving is his wife, Grace DeLong Vest; sons, Allen D. Vest and James A. Vest of Roanoke; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy V. and Thurman Janney and Ruth V. and Elvin Ingram, Marie V. and Bill Thomas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph Vest of Floyd, David and Darla Vest and James and Katie Vest of Copper Hill, Paul and Penny Vest of Christiansburg, Charles and Loretta Vest of Pilot; also a number of nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation and in keeping with Mr. Vest wishes his body will be donated to medical science. A memorial service will be held at a later date. on May 3, 2007.⁴

     Ralph Morris Vest Sr. was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He and Mary Theresa Puglisi were divorced.^8,9 Ralph Morris Vest Sr. married Mary Theresa Puglisi.³ Ralph Morris Vest Sr. was born on May 25, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Myrtle Ruby Nolen on June 17, 1950 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ Ralph Morris Vest Sr. married Frances Nicely on March 7, 1998 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^10,5 Ralph Morris Vest Sr. died on December 30, 2016 at Virginia at age 86.⁴ He Ralph Morris Vest Sr., 86, of Copper Hill, passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Vest; parents, Morris and Ida Vest; son, Ralph Vest Jr; mother of his children, Mary Vest; brothers, Kyle Vest and David Vest. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Art Luby, Donna and Oliver Hepler, Dee Dee Williams; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Penny Vest, Charles and Loretta Vest, James and Katie Vest; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Janney, Ruth and Elvin Ingram, Marie and Bill Thomas; devoted companion, Vestal Whitlock; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment in the Stonewall Church Cemetery. on January 4, 2017.⁴

     David Ronald Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He David R. Vest, 77, passed on August 7, 2016, peacefully at his home in Floyd, VA with his family at his side. David graduated from Check High School in 1957. David was hired by Trailways at the age of 21 in Charlottesville, VA. In 1966 David moved back to Check, VA to live and farm while always working as a driver. David retired from Greyhound after 50 years of driving service. David loved Floyd County and Farming. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife: Anne Burns Vest; daughter: Kathy Walters and a brother: Kyle Vest. David is survived by wife: Darla Thoman Vest; son: Danny (Trish) Vest; daughter: Kim (Timmy) Turman; step-daughter: Carla Ciaramella; step-son: John Tomi; Five Grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brothers: Ralph Vest, Charles (Loretta) Vest, Paul (Penny) Vest, James (Katie) Vest; sisters: Dorothy Janney, Marie (Bill) Thomas, Ruth Anne (Elvin) Ingram; mother-in-law: Dorothea Thoman; brother-in-law: Tom (Cindy) Thoman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 AM at Stonewall Church of the Brethren with Rev. Jerry Hylton officiating. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery where David will be transported by wagon and tractor to be laid to rest beside of his 1st wife Anne. Family will receive friends one hour before service time and after the interment at the church. Donations may be made to FCHS FFA Club or Stonewall Church of the Brethren.³ He was born on June 3, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Anne Forrestina Burns on March 3, 1962 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^8,3,5 David Ronald Vest married Darla Jean Thoman on January 10, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 David Ronald Vest died on August 7, 2016 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.³

     Grace Louise DeLong was born on March 8, 1926 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.² As of August 19, 1950,her married name was Vest.³ She married Kyle Allen Vest, son of Morris Allen Vest and Ida Mae Cannaday, on August 19, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Grace Louise DeLong died on December 3, 2016 at Virginia at age 90.² She Grace D. Vest, 90, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Kyle A. Vest. Born on March 8, 1926, in Moneta, Va., she was the daughter of the late James L. Delong and Sally Wright Delong. Grace was the youngest of nine children. She worked many years for Woolworth until the store closed its doors in 1993. Grace was also a dedicated member of Forest Park Baptist Church for 35 years and attended regularly until her health prevented her from attending. Those left cherish her memory are her two sons, Allen Vest and James Vest, both of Roanoke, Va; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law, all of Virginia; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Forest Park Baptist with Pastor Rayshon Cobbs Sr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made in Grace's memory to the Forest Park Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6275, Roanoke, VA 24017-0275. on December 8, 2016.²

     Thurman Willard Janney was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on November 11, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He married Dorothy Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Morris Allen Vest and Ida Mae Cannaday, on January 20, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,2 Thurman Willard Janney died on October 25, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁶ He Thurman W. Janney, 90, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday October 25, 2014 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. Thurman was born November 11, 1923 to the late Luther and Mincie Janney. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Raye and Chester Janney, sisters, Thelma Nash, Alma Shank and Marie Murphy. Thurman was drafted into The United States Marine Corp. on October 29, 1943 and served in the Pacific until discharged on April 2, 1946. He was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed farming and caring for his cattle. Thurman was a member of the Stonewall Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy V. Janney; sister, Lelia J. Huff; brother-in-law, King S. Murphy Jr; sisters-in-law, Helen M. Janney and Evelyn H. Janney; other in-laws, Ralph Vest, David and Darla Vest, Paul and Penny Vest, Charles and Loretta Vest, James and Katie Vest, Ruth and Elvin Ingram, Marie and Bill Thomas and Grace Vest. He was a special uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday October 28, 2014 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Hylton and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. The interment will follow at the Stonewall Cemetery. Flag presentaion by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Stonewall Church Building Fund, C/O Marie V. Thomas, 536 Poor Farm Road SE, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Stonewall Cemetery, C/O Dorothy V. Janney, 249 Boothe Creek Road SE, Copper Hill, VA 24079. on October 27, 2014.⁶

     Clarence Elliott "Bill" Thomas was born on May 8, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Ella Marie Vest, daughter of Morris Allen Vest and Ida Mae Cannaday, on March 11, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7,4

     James Alvin Vest was born on October 19, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on May 16, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.⁴ He James Alvin Vest, 50, of Roanoke City passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle A. Vest and Grace D. Vest. He is survived by a brother, Allen Dale Vest of Roanoke; three aunts and three uncles: Dorothy Janney, Ruth V. Ingram (Elvin), Marie V. Thomas (Bill) of Floyd, Paul L Vest (Penny) of Christiansburg, Charles W. Vest (Loretta) of Pilot, and James B. Vest (Katie) of Copper Hill. Also, surviving James are numerous cousins; and a special friend, Teresa Verell. James was a friend to all who knew him and was always in the company of his very special four-legged friend, Sandy, whom he truly cherished. A memorial service to celebrate James' life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Forest Park Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Forest Park Baptist Church. on June 21, 2017.⁴

     Elton Dalton Radford was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 5, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Anna Bell Marie Cannaday, daughter of Bertha Jefferson Cannaday and Sarah Lelia Thomas, on February 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Elton Dalton Radford died in 1953.²

     Ashley Cox Staples was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 15, 1913 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Alverta Cannaday, daughter of Bertha Jefferson Cannaday and Sarah Lelia Thomas, circa 1942.^1,3 Ashley Cox Staples died on December 4, 2004 at Virginia at age 91.^2,1 He Ashley Cox Staples, 91, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, December 4, 2004. He was born July 4, 1913, in Hillsville, Virginia. A World War II veteran, he had worked at the Radford Arsenal and was a retired pipe fitter with the Plumbers & Pipe fitters Union, Local 491, Roanoke, Va. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, McDaniel Lodge # 86 A.F. & A.M, and the Montgomery County Democratic Party. Ashley was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Douglas and Mary Ellen Staples; his brothers, Harry Staples and Edward Staples; and his sisters, Maude Worrell, Marjorie Malloy, Ruby Baker and Fannie Ward. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alverta Cannaday Staples; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Douglas Gray of Hampton, Va; a granddaughter and her husband, Angela and J.R. Gilley; two great-grandchildren, Katie and Ryan of Hampton, Va; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren conducted by the Rev. Don Peters. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites conducted by McDaniel Lodge # 86. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073, or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The Staples family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. 382-2612 on December 6, 2004.¹

     Ira Wade 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 224-10-7388.⁷ He was born on April 7, 1899 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,5,6,8 He married Blanche Laverna Cannaday, daughter of Bertha Jefferson Cannaday and Sarah Lelia Thomas, on September 22, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,4 Ira Wade and Blanche Laverna Cannaday were divorced on November 1, 1954 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Ira Wade died on February 15, 1980 at age 80.^1,2

     Virginia Dare Radford was born on October 25, 1937 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of May 26, 1961,her married name was Ware.⁴ She married Charles McRae "Ray" Ware on May 26, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Virginia Dare Radford died on June 19, 2021 at Virginia at age 83.³ She Virginia Dare Radford Ware "Jinny Wren", 83, of Buchanan went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Jinny was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Ray" Ware and her parents, AnnaBelle and Dalton Elton Radford. Jinny was a Registered Nurse for nearly 40 years and was part of the team that opened Community Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Jinny was a proud Maw Maw and loved her family. Jinny is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Sarah Ware; son, John Ware; grandchildren, Amanda (Trevor) Townsend, Damian (Meghan) Ashley, Cale Ware, and Macy Ware; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Annabelle and Addie; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. The family would like to especially thank niece, Faye "Sissy" Hambrick for years of helping Aunt Jinny. on June 21, 2021.³