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     Joseph Augustine Lucas was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on February 10, 1883 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Pearl Laverta Howery, daughter of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, on March 29, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Joseph Augustine Lucas died on November 27, 1947 at Virginia at age 64.¹

     Joe Ann Lucas Joe Ann Watts, age 83, of Locust Grove, GA died Wednesday, June 6, 2007. She was born in Princeton, WV to the late Joseph Augustine and Pearl Laverta Howery Lucas. Mrs. Watts was very active with the Heritage Senior Center in McDonough. She was an 8 year member of BSF International of Conyers, and a member of the DAR and Daughters of the Confederacy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Watts. Mrs. Watts is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Marcia Watts, Locust Grove, GA; grandchildren, Ray, Natalie, Afton, and Isaac Watts; and great-granddaughter, Ashley Watts. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at The Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Pastor David King officiating. Interment will follow at Melwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.³ She was buried at Melwood Cemetery, 5170 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Stone Mountain, DeKalb Co., Georgia.^3,4 Her married name was Watts.² She married Don Watts.^2,3 Joe Ann Lucas was born on March 1, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,4 She died on June 6, 2007 at Georgia at age 83.^2,5,3,4

     Don Watts was buried at Melwood Cemetery, 5170 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Stone Mountain, DeKalb Co., Georgia.³ His Social Security Number was 294-16-9809.⁵ He married Joe Ann Lucas, daughter of Joseph Augustine Lucas and Pearl Laverta Howery.^1,2 Don Watts was born on April 6, 1915 at West Virginia.^1,3,5 He died on January 29, 1993 at DeKalb Co., Georgia, at age 77.^1,3,4,5

     Owen Lee Watts was born on May 30, 1943.^1,2 He died on October 5, 2006 at North Carolina at age 63.^1,2

     Don Robert Watts was born on November 22, 1946 at Waterviille, Kennebec Co., Maine.¹ He died in 1957 at Maple Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹

     James William Hale was buried at Davids Cemetery, 4600 Mad River Road, Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio.³ His Social Security Number was 275-18-5307.⁴ He was born on May 15, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Etoil Frances Howery, daughter of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, on June 23, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ James William Hale died on January 3, 1998 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 94.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-2510.⁴ Irvin Brennard Radford was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on June 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 He married Edith L. Howery, daughter of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, circa 1921.^3,7,8 Irvin Brennard Radford died on August 18, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^3,5,6 He Copper Hill - RADFORD, Irvin B., Sr., age 86, died Saturday in a Salem Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith H. Radford, Copper Hill; six brothers, P. B. Radford, Floyd, Wellington (Bill) Radford, Bluefield, West Va., Edward Radford, Francis Radford, both of Roanoke, Ralph Radford, Garden Grove, Calif., Robert (Bob) Radford, Chino, Calif; six sisters, Mrs. May Whitlock, Bassett, Mrs. Roxie Smith, Mrs. Golden Shank, both of Floyd, Mrs. Gertrude Goodson, Kimball, West Va., Mrs. Helen Weddle, Merritt Island, Fla., Mrs. Pauline Shelor, Floyd; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, conducted by Rev. Whitaker W. Shelton and Rev. Elbert Lee Naff. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on August 20, 1979.⁶

     Irvin Bernard Radford Jr. was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 230-40-5453.⁴ He married Pauline Hoal.³ Irvin Bernard Radford Jr. was born on April 17, 1923 at Virginia.⁴ He died on February 27, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.³ He Copper Hill - RADFORD, I. B., Jr., age 54, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. He was survived by his wife Mrs. Pauline H. Radford; four sons, Paul W. Radford, Fort Myers, Fl., Michael D. Radford, Toledo, Ohio, Warren E. Radford, Copper Hill, Kenneth E. Radford, Catawba; four daughters, Mrs. Brenda Dillon, Salem, Mrs. Betty Martin, Catawba, Mrs. Susan Sirry, Miss Pamula Radford, both of Roanoke; his parents, Mrs. & Mrs. Irvin B. Radford, Sr., Copper Hill; 15 grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Stonewall Church, with the Rev. S. L. Reynolds and Rev. Eugene Sowder officiating. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on February 28, 1978.³

     Beulah C. Robertson was born on August 5, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Tillo/Tillio Marion Howery, son of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, on October 7, 1917 at Iroquois, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of October 7, 1917,her married name was Howery.³

     Eulala June Howery was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.³ She was born on May 18, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ As of November 7, 1948,her married name was Scott.² She married Clyde Franklin Scott on November 7, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,8,9 Eulala June Howery died on April 20, 2012 at South Carolina at age 86.⁸ She June Howery Scott's lengthy battle with Alzheimer's ended peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2012. After moving from Virginia, June was a member of Northgate Baptist Church for 52 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher, WMU leader and devoted member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. Known for her collection of recipes and delicious food, she compiled the first edition of the cookbook, Northgate Cooks for Missions. June was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde F. Scott. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Robin Scott Blackburn (Randal) and True Ray (Richard), granddaughter, Heather, four great grandchildren, two sisters, Virginia Shearon of Richmond, VA and Peggy Greene (Roy) of Greenville, several nieces and nephews and a very dear friend, Betty Jeter. on April 22, 2012.⁸

     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