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     Clifford Midkiff was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-46-5071.⁴ He was born on May 11, 1927 at Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Myrtle Frances Wright, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Wright and Alian Emely Hall, on January 26, 1952 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Clifford Midkiff died on February 9, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,5,3 He MIDKIFF, Clifford, 65, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1993 in a Roanoke hospital. Mr. Midkiff is survived by his wife, Myrtle F. Midkiff, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kaley and Kathy Midkiff, Calvin and Sheila Midkiff; his mother, Mrs. Eula Midkiff; two brothers, Alton Midkiff and Raymond Midkiff; one sister, Mrs. Vera Wagner; also surviving are two grandchildren, Calvin Glenn Midkiff, K.C. Midkiff, all of Ferrum. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 1993 at Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Corn and the Rev. Alonza Wade officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. on February 10, 1993.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-60-6351.⁷ Betty Marie Wright was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 12, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3 As of September 23, 1961,her married name was Midkiff.³ She married Troy Omedell Midkiff on September 23, 1961 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Betty Marie Wright died on May 28, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,7,8 She Betty Marie Midkiff, 66, of Ferrum, died Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was born April 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Bennie Wright and Alian Wright Frith. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Harry Frith; and brothers, Ernest, J.B. and Reed Wright. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Troy Midkiff; son, Chester Midkiff and fiance, Laurie Basham; brothers, Roy, Coy (Maddie), Fred (Linda), Paul Wright; sisters, Myrtle Midkiff, Jean (Carl) Lovingood; mother-in-law, Ethel Midkiff; special cousin, Maggie Robertson; special friends, Dot Underwood and Edith Mae Jarrett; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and friend to all she met. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Walter Hughes and the Rev. Pat Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on May 29, 2011.²

     Carl Lee Lovingood Carl Lee Lovingood, 68, of Davidson, NC passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Carl was born July 10, 1947 in Mooresville, NC to the late Fred and Lucine Anderson Lovingood. Carl was a painter for Duke Power for many years. Carl leaves to cherish his memory, his loving family; wife, Jean Wright Lovingood; daughter, Vickie Edwards and her husband Rodney; son, Wayne Lovingood; granddaughters, Emily Maines and her husband Preston, Cristy Lovingood, Stacy Lovingood; brother, Roger Lovingood. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery, Davidson, NC.³ He was buried at Mimosa Cemetery, Davidson, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.³ He married Eunice Jean Wright, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Wright and Alian Emely Hall.^1,4,3 Carl Lee Lovingood was born on July 10, 1947 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He died on November 16, 2015 at Davidson, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 68.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-66-2326.⁵ Doris Ann Sink was buried at Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, Pittsville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on September 6, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,3,4 As of May 7, 1966,her married name was Chitwood.⁷ She married Donnie Lee Chitwood on May 7, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ As of December 15, 1973,her married name was Hodges.⁴ Doris Ann Sink married Curtis Hodges on December 15, 1973 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Doris Ann Sink and Curtis Hodges were divorced on March 6, 1975.⁴ As of January 2, 1979,her married name was Pickeral.⁴ Doris Ann Sink married Kenneth Wayne Pickeral on January 2, 1979 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Doris Ann Sink died on March 8, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37; Stabbed to death. Her gravestone has a death date of Mar 5, 1984.^6,3

     Kenneth Wayne Pickeral was buried at Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, Pittsville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on September 15, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,1,4 He married Doris Ann Sink, daughter of Charlie Lewis Sink Sr. and Hettie Ann Hall, on January 2, 1979 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Kenneth Wayne Pickeral died on July 12, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^1,4

     John Bernard "Johnny" Shreve was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 228-30-5231.⁸ He was born on October 27, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 He married Joyce Elene Sink, daughter of Charlie Lewis Sink Sr. and Hettie Ann Hall, on July 22, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7 John Bernard "Johnny" Shreve died on May 26, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^8,6,7 He John Bernard "Johnny" Shreve, 81, of Wirtz, took his heavenly flight home on Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was met at the gates to welcome him home by his parents, Herbert Lee Shreve and Ocie Pratt Shreve and sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Allen Jessup. Johnny served his country in the US Air Force for six years during the Korean War. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Joyce Sink Shreve; children, Randy Shreve, Vicky Morgan (Dennis), Barry Carter (Faye), Ricky Carter (Sonya); grandchildren, Donnie Shreve, Timmy Whitlock (Rachel), B. J. Carter, Richie Carter (Lesley), Amy Johnson (Bryan); great-grandchildren, Chris, Chase and Cainan Carter, Mason, Breaden and Berkley Johnson; brother, Russell Shreve (Charlotte); and sister, Blanche Yates (Lester). Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel (Rt.220) on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Pastor George Stevenson and Dr. Billy Shively officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on May 28, 2013.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-2584.³ Charlie Lewis "Lew" Sink Jr. was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ He married Geraldine "Geri" Unknown.^1,5 Charlie Lewis "Lew" Sink Jr. was born on April 21, 1934 at Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on July 8, 2001 at Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 67.^3,5 He Sink, Charles (Lew), Jr., age 67, of Boynton Beach died Sunday, July 8, 2001. Mr. Sink was presently employed with Pinecrest School in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale as the Director of School Bus Transportation for the past 15 years. Prior to that he was the manager of C.N.L. Transportation and R. & E. Transportation in Broward County. He is survived by his loving wife Geri Sink of Boynton Beach, FL; two daughters; Christine (Daniel) Jennings of Lafayette, GA and Katherine Hayes of Pompano Beach, FL, his mother Hattie Sink of Boones Mill, VA; one brother Carlton (Gail) Sink of Atlanta, GA and two sisters Joyce (John) Shreeve of Boones Mill, VA and Marlene (Lloyd) LaPrad of Boones Mill, VA. He was predeceased by one sister Doris Pickeral. A Funeral will be held Wednesday, July 11th 2:00 PM at St. Mark Episcopal Church, 1750 E Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 PM on Tuesday (today). The funeral home is located at 300 NE 5 Avenue, Delray Beach, interment will be July 13th in Virginia. on July 11, 2001.⁵

     Harry Thurman LaPrade was buried at Custer Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 225-22-0203.⁶ He was born on August 21, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 21, 1918 and his gravestone has Aug 18, 1918.^2,6,4,5 He married Rachel Goldie Hall, daughter of Henry Daniel Hall and Minnie Flora Collins, on December 6, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Harry Thurman LaPrade died on December 30, 1958 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 41; His gravestone has a death date of Dec 31, 1958.^2,5