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     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

     Her married name was McKnight.⁵ Elsie Carol Slone married William Dewey McKnight.^5,6,3 Elsie Carol Slone was born on March 4, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3

     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.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7272.⁶ She was born on April 11, 1932 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 As of December 26, 1953,her married name was Dod.² She married Charles William Dod Jr. on December 26, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Laverne Marie Slone died on May 27, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,6,5

     Wilton Harris Slone was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 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