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     Matilda Alice Thomas was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 225-32-2284.⁹ She was born on November 17, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1914.^10,9,4,5,6 As of October 9, 1937,her married name was Franklin.¹⁰ She married Roy Wilson Franklin on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,6,11 As of July 2, 1969,her married name was Finney.¹⁰ Matilda Alice Thomas married John Daniel Finney Jr. on July 2, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,8,6 Matilda Alice Thomas died on March 7, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 78.^9,8,6 She FINNEY, Alice Franklin, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Finney and a son, David L. Franklin. Surviving are her sister, Eunice T. Barton, Troutville; brother, Edward Thomas, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Gladys W. Franklin, Troutville; stepdaugther, Joan Markham, Floyd County. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 9, 1995.⁸

     Roy Wilson Franklin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on June 3, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Matilda Alice Thomas, daughter of Eldridge Washington Thomas and Early Rose Poff, on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 Roy Wilson Franklin died on November 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^3,4,6 He A funeral service for Roy Wilson Franklin, 44, of Roanoke, who died Friday in a Roanoke hospital, will be held Monday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. A furniture store employee, Mr. Franklin was a life-long resident of Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Thomas Franklin; a son, David Lee Franklin, of Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Lula W. Franklin, of Richmond, and two sisters, Mrs. Earl E. Lucas, of Roanoke, and Mrs. R. V. Perkins, of Richmond. on November 22, 1954.⁴

     David Lee Franklin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,10,4 His Social Security Number was 229-42-2460.² He was born on April 11, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,7 He married Gladys Katherine/Catherine Wright on August 25, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11 David Lee Franklin died on February 20, 1991 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 52.^4,5 He TROUTVILLE - David Lee Franklin, age 52, died at his home, Wednesday, February 20, 1991. He was a member of and a Past Worshipful Master of Melrose Lodge #139, AF & AM; a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and Kazim Temple Shrine and was an employee of the Engineering Department of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Gladys W. Franklin; his mother, Mrs. Alice T. Finney, Roanoke; one stepsister, Mrs. Joan Markham, Floyd County; and a favorite aunt, Mrs. Eunice Barton, Troutville. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 22, 1991.⁵

     John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4569.⁷ He and Martha Geraldine Poff were divorced.⁴ John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. was born on August 29, 1915 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,6 He married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn, on December 24, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. died on April 13, 1980 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 64.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 288-20-7375.⁵ Melvin Charles Michelson was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.⁶ He married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn.¹ Melvin Charles Michelson was born on February 19, 1925 at Fairport Harbor, Lake Co., Ohio.^5,3,4 He died on April 30, 1964 at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 39.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 277-36-0573.⁴ John Henry Garber III was born on September 20, 1940 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He died on January 15, 2012 at Colorado at age 71.^1,4

     Paul Michael Garber was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.² He was born on June 22, 1944 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Shirley Jean Pierce on April 5, 1965 at Fentress Co., Tennessee.⁵ Paul Michael Garber Paul Michael Garber, 21, 1963 Harvey High School, graduate, died this morning at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He resided at 459 Fairgrounds Rd., Painesville. He had been employed at Ohio Rubber Co. since January, and at Savon Mfg. Co. previous to that. He attended the First Baptist Church of Painesville. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and a son Paul Jr. at home; his mother, Mrs. Martha Michaelson; his grandmother, Mrs. Wanna Poff, both Painesville, a brother John H. Garber of Honolulu, a sister Terri Garber of Painesville. He is also survived by a step-brother, Melvin Michaelson, and a step-sister, Mary Michaelson, both of Painesville. His step-father, Melvin Michaelson, preceded him in death in 1964. Other survivors are his step-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Michaelson of Perry. on May 18, 1966.³ He died on May 18, 1966 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 21.^6,3

     Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Alice Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin.^1,3,4 Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens was born on October 24, 1878 at Giles Co., Virginia.² He married Virgie Ellen Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, circa 1929.^5,6 Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens died on September 13, 1957 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 78.¹

     Woodrow Vance Stephens was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-24-0128.⁶ He married Georgia Lillian Sadler.^4,3 Woodrow Vance Stephens was born on July 31, 1913 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,6 He died on January 24, 1974 at Poplar Hill, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁴

     Margaret Jane Stephens was born on April 26, 1920 at Virginia.^1,5 She married Victor Mason Runions on August 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 As of August 26, 1939,her married name was Runions.³

     Catherine Elizabeth Stephens married Earl Burcham.² Her married name was Burcham.² Catherine Elizabeth Stephens was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 31, 1922 at Giles Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of July 8, 1940,her married name was Ratcliffe.³ She married Ward Benjamin Ratcliffe Sr. on July 8, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 Catherine Elizabeth Stephens died on February 21, 2002 at age 79.⁶

     Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-24-1823.⁷ He was born on March 29, 1924 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Marie Cornelia Key on November 11, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia.³ Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. died on October 18, 1991 at Virginia at age 67.^7,2 He Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr., 67, a carpenter, died Oct. 18, 1991, in a hospital. Mr. Stephens was born in White Gate and was employed by Norshipco. He was a member of Calvary Temple, Norfolk, and Triangle Hunt Club. Survivors include his wife, Marie C. Stephens; a daughter, Alice L. Payne of Norfolk; two stepdaughters, JoAnn Jackson and Christine M. Coulter, both of Virginia Beach; a stepson, Cpl. James C. Flowers Jr. of Chesapeake; four sisters, Margaret Runions of Pearisburg, Catherine Burcham of Williamsburg, Julia Francis of Ballard, W.Va., and Louise Snydow of Narrows, Va; a brother, John E. Stephens of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Temple by the Rev. Lamar Sentell. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. on October 20, 1991.²

     Georgia Lillian Sadler was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Woodrow Vance Stephens, son of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Mary Alice Poff.^1,2 Georgia Lillian Sadler was born on August 19, 1920 at Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.² She died on June 4, 2009 at Newbern, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 88.² She Georgia Lillian Sadler Stephens, 88 of the Newbern community, Pulaski passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, June 4, 2009. She was born August 19, 1920 at Thessalia, VA, the daughter of the late Bittle K., Sr. and Lula Harris Sadler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Vance Stephens; brothers Bascum Sadler and Walter Lewis Sadler, and a daughter-in-law, Lois Bratton Stephens. She grew up in the White Gate community and graduated from White Gate High School class of 1938 and was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. She was well known throughout the area from her many years of working at the Gap, Roz Lynn and Ranch House Restaurants where she loved all her customers. She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Dook) Stephens, Pulaski; two daughters Connie Kersey and husband Frank of Bluefield, VA; Linda Flinchum and husband J.R. of Dublin, three brothers, Bittle K. Sadler, Jr; Charles Henry Sadler and wife Freda; John Randolph Sadler and wife Susie; three sisters, Josephine Johnston, Rhoda Stephens, Alice Hamblin and husband R.B., a sister-in-law, Sylvia Sadler; three granddaughters, Tina Turpin and husband Ronnie; Melissa Van Horn and Paula Flinchum; two grandson, Terry Stephens, Brad Roope and wife Hillary; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kim and Ricky and wife Krista; two great-great grandchildren, Cameron and Rylee; and special friend, Betty Jo Riggs. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Barbara Wilson and Rev. Jack Jenkins officiating. Burial in the Stinson Cemetery, White Gate. The visitation will be Saturday at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24014 or the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 369 Walkers Creek Valley Road, Pearisburg, VA 24134. on June 5, 2009.²

     Lois Ann Bratton was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Kenneth "Dock" Stephens, son of Woodrow Vance Stephens and Georgia Lillian Sadler.¹ Lois Ann Bratton was born on March 9, 1948 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on June 13, 2007 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 59.^1,2 She PULASKI — Lois Ann Bratton Stephens, age 59 of 3708 Morehead Lane, Pulaski passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at her home. Born March 9, 1948 in Pulaski, she is the daughter of William Randolph "Buck" Bratton and Reba Akers Bratton. She was preceded in death by one niece Lisa Diane Craig. She attended French's Chapel, Little Creek Community. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth "Dock" Stephens, Pulaski; daughters and son-in-law, Melissa McGinnis VanHorn, Dublin, Tina Stephens Turpin and Ronald Turpin, Pulaski; son and daughter in law, Terry Wayne Stephens and Stacey Mills Stephens, Pulaski; grandchildren, Ricky Lee French and wife, Krista French, Kimberly Lynn McGinnis, Kayla Diane Turpin; great grandson, Cameron Drake French; mother and father, William "Buck" and Reba Akers Bratton, Pulaski; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and David Davis, SC, Betty and Danny Riggs, Dublin; brother, Ray Bratton, Dublin; mother-in law, Georgia Stephens, Dublin; sisters-in-law, Linda Flirichum, Dublin, Connie Kersey, Bluefield, VA; beloved pet dog, Frisky. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. The family would like to thank everyone whom has called, sent food and came by at our time of need and loss. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. on June 14, 2007.¹

     Jack Swanson Radford was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 8, 1930 at Bland Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Sallie Phyllis Morehead on December 3, 1959 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.³ Jack Swanson Radford died on November 23, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.²

     Emory Ward Conley was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ He married Minnie Ethel Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin.¹ Emory Ward Conley was born on March 12, 1916 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ He died on April 6, 1978 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 62.¹