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     Dexter Charles Rakes Jr. was buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Prairieville, Ascension Parish, Louisiana.³ He married Lynette Unknown.⁴ Dexter Charles Rakes Jr. was born on October 27, 1925 at Maryland.^1,3,2 He died on December 16, 1961 at age 36.^2,3

     Herman C. Hokemeyer married Marie V. Unknown.¹ Herman C. Hokemeyer was born circa 1908 at Maryland.¹

     Donald Nicholas Harman was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 16, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on December 24, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,2 He Donald Nicholas Harman, 74, of Floyd, passed away December 24, 2013 at the VA. Care Center in Salem. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard N. " Buck " Harman and Fairy Rakes Harman. He is survived by one brother, Reverend Allen Harman and wife, Judith, of Pulaski; one sister, Norma Jean Harman of Floyd; three nephews, Jonathan D. Harman and wife, Mary Ellen, of Floyd, John Harman of Wytheville and James Harman of Pulaski; one niece, Joanna and husband, Daniel Greiner, of Rural Retreat; three great-nephews, Caleb Greiner, Samuel Greiner and Josiah David Harman; two great-nieces, Bethany and Brooke Greiner; and several cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Jacksonville cemetery with the Reverend Leon Wood and the Reverend Mike Bowman officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. on December 27, 2013.²

     Marie Essie Nolen was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 6, 1916.² As of August 6, 1952,her married name was Rakes. She married Heath Dalton Rakes, son of Israel Green Rakes and Tulie Elizabeth Lee, on August 6, 1952. Marie Essie Nolen died on May 2, 2009 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.^2,1 She Marie Nolen Rakes, 93, of Floyd, Va., passed away May 2, 2009. Funeral services 1 p.m. May 4, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, in Floyd, with interment in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, in Floyd. on May 3, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0099.¹⁰ Warren Grant Nolen was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Goldie Mae Boyd.^2,3,5 Warren Grant Nolen was born on September 15, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,5,6 He married Mary Margaret Sweeney on May 15, 1955 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.⁴ Warren Grant Nolen and Mary Margaret Sweeney were divorced on February 1, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Warren Grant Nolen died on February 24, 1974 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 38.^2,5

     Ivan Dallas Nolen Ivan Dallas Nolen, 91 of Floyd, entered into his heavenly home on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was a beloved and cherished husband to his wife Betty of 65 years, a loving father and papa to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ivan was proud to be a veteran and served his country in the Korean War. He worked for 39 years at the Radford Arsenal before retiring. Ivan loved the simple things in life. He was happiest out on the farm with the cows, on the back of a horse, or riding his tractor. He shared his love for nature and his animals with his grandchildren teaching them to ride, fish, and took them on many lizard catching adventures. His great grandchildren were blessed with rides on the four-wheeler and mule. Ivan was the “greeter” with a big smile who welcomed everyone into his home. In his last years, Ivan blessed all those around him by sharing with them his great faith in the Lord. He was always “thankful” for his blessings, counting them up before us until his last earthly breath. Preceding him in death were his parents Dallas Crum Nolen, his mother Edith Rakes Nolen, a brother W.G. Nolen, sister Ava Ruth Brindley, sisters-in-law Jean Nolen and Alice Nolen, and his son Richard Ivan Nolen. He is survived by two brothers: Toby Nolen (friend Sandra), and Jack Frost Nolen. He is survived by his loving wife Betty Jean Agee Nolen and two sons: Michael (Sandra) Nolen, and Darrell (Kathy) Nolen. Seven Grandchildren: Christina (Giles) Cochran, Carmon Nolen, Holly (Ben) Kiser, Mitchell (Heather) Nolen, Robin Nolen (Ricky), Jacob Nolen, Jordan Nolen (Cleive). Ten great grandchildren. Many dear faithful friends and neighbors, and the very special Hospice Nurses whom he loved dearly. The interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery with military rights by The Army National Guard.³ He was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Betty Jean Agee.³ Ivan Dallas Nolen was born on October 20, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on December 3, 2021 at Virginia at age 91.³

     Gloria Jean Quesenberry was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 6, 1941 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1962,her married name was Nolen.¹ She married Lee Jackson Nolen, son of Dallas Cecil "Crum" Nolen and Edith Lee/Legear Rakes, circa 1962.¹ Gloria Jean Quesenberry died on January 27, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,2 She Gloria Jean Quesenberry Nolen, 77, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was born in Bedford County, Va., on April 6, 1941. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Astor and Mary Chittum Quesenberry; son, Jeffery Allen Nolen; and sister, Annie Gertrude Quesenberry. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lee Jackson (Jack Frost) Nolen; son, Dallas Lee Nolen and wife, Kay Nolen; granddaughter, Katie Nolen; grandson, Samuel Nolen; great-grandchildren, Jayden and Allison; sisters, Nadine Dulaney, Mary Caldwell and Wanda Rider; brother, Jack Quesenberry Sr. and wife, Carolyn; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. on January 29, 2019.¹

     Buford Otto "Toby" Nolen Buford Otto "Toby" Nolen, August 31, 1932 - August 5, 2022. Toby was a proud army vereran and served his country in the Korean War. He retired from Spector trucking company. Toby loved driving his race car around area tracks. He won many championships in the area. He loved dancing, his family, visiting with friends and neighbors and life. He was preceeded in death by his parents: Dallas and Edith Nolen, wife: Miss Alice, son: Donnie, step-daughter: Diane (Punkie), brother: W.G. Nolen, sister: Ava Ruth Brindley, brother: Ivan Nolen, son in law: Jeff Mills and sister in law: Jean Nolen. He is survived by: daughter: Wanda Mills, son: Butch and Debbie Nolen, loving significant other: Sandra (Sweet Pea), stepson: Jimmy and Sandy Saunders, Grandchildren: Annie Saunders, Michelle Stien, and Bo Royal, great grandchildren: Maleah Saunders, Felicity and Khloe Royal, brother Jack Frost Nolen, many neices and nephews, and cat: Skinner. Cemetery: Parrish Chapel Church Cemetery.³ He was buried at Parrish Chapel Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ He married Alice Loretta Chattin.^1,5 Buford Otto "Toby" Nolen was born on August 31, 1932 at Virginia.^2,3 He died on August 5, 2022 at Virginia at age 89.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-5051.³ Alice Loretta Chattin was buried at Parrish Chapel Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Nolen.⁵ She married Buford Otto "Toby" Nolen, son of Dallas Cecil "Crum" Nolen and Edith Lee/Legear Rakes.^5,6 Alice Loretta Chattin was born on January 25, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on July 4, 2005 at age 72.^2,3

     Ava Ruth Nolen Ava Ruth Brindley died in her home in Floyd over the weekend of September 8th this year. She was 89. She leaves behind two daughters; Donna Rankin of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Carol Chandler of Lafayette, California. She was the only girl in a family of raucous boys: Ivan Nolen, Warren Grant (Now deceased), Toby, and Jack Nolen, both in Vinton. She also has numerous nieces and nephews, three grandchildren: Benjamin, David, and Alicia, and two great-grandsons, as well as several grand-nieces and nephews. Ava was born in Floyd County on June 2, 1929, in the family home on Shooting Creek Rd. She graduated from Floyd High School, and worked for DuPont in Martinsville, marrying Harold Hairfield. They were transferred to California by the Army, settling near San Francisco, where her daughters were born. She and Harold divorced in California. She subsequently married Bruce Brindley of Iowa. They also divorced, though remaining close. She then raised her daughters as a single mother, working for Wells Fargo Bank as a computer operator, then for several other Bay Area companies in the computer field. After retiring, she busied herself finding and restoring flea market treasures, and working with her daughter, Carol, and grand-daughter with their equestrian activities. Ava moved back to Floyd in 2002, settling into her home on Needmore Lane in Floyd. She was active with Angels in the Attic, and often drove her vintage truck in the Floyd Christmas Parade. She will be buried at a private ceremony at the Nolen Family Cemetery.⁷ She was buried at Boyd-Nolen Cemetery, Shooting Creek Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,8 Her married name was Hairfield.⁷ Her married name was Brindley.⁷ She married Bruce Howard Brindley.⁷ Ava Ruth Nolen was born on June 2, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,5 She married Harold E. Hairfield on November 4, 1949 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^7,9 Ava Ruth Nolen and Harold E. Hairfield were divorced on January 11, 1955 at Martinsville, Virginia.^7,9 Ava Ruth Nolen and Bruce Howard Brindley were divorced in November, 1968 at Contra Costa Co., California.^10,7 Ava Ruth Nolen died on September 8, 2018 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 484-28-0992.⁴ Bruce Howard Brindley married Ava Ruth Nolen, daughter of Dallas Cecil "Crum" Nolen and Edith Lee/Legear Rakes.¹ Bruce Howard Brindley was born on July 23, 1922 at Walnut, Shelby Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 He and Ava Ruth Nolen were divorced in November, 1968 at Contra Costa Co., California.^2,1 Bruce Howard Brindley died on March 11, 1999 at Martinez, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 76.^4,6

     Goldie Mae Boyd was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4033.³ Her married name was Nolen.⁴ She married Warren Grant Nolen, son of Dallas Cecil "Crum" Nolen and Edith Lee/Legear Rakes.^1,2,5 Goldie Mae Boyd was born on October 19, 1924.^1,3 She died on June 5, 2004 at Virginia at age 79.^1,3,2 She Goldie Boyd Nolen, of Christiansburg, age 79, died June 5, 2004 after a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was the daughter of the late Eula and General Boyd of Floyd, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gordon L. Nolen and Warren Grant Nolen, brother Wilson Boyd, sisters Lelia Hatcher, Pauline Brockwell, Tempsey Mitchell and infant sister Frances Boyd. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Jane and Robert O'Keeffe; sons and daughter-in-law Steve and Eva Nolen and Randy and Kathy Nolen. She is also survived by grandsons Ryan and Zachary Nolen and survived by sisters Sylvia Hatcher, Ocie Weddle, Irene Spangler and Lucy Harris all of Floyd and many special nieces and nephews. She also leaves Nicole Woodruff, a special granddaughter. The family would like to extend sincerest thanks to Dr. Scott Jamison, Carilion New River Valley Hospital Nursing staff, and staff at Radford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Special thanks to all friends, neighbors and co-workers who provided support during her illness and especially to the children from Falling Branch Elementary School who gave their hearts and smiles to Mrs. Goldie. Interment at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. on June 7, 2004.²

     Warren Lee Nolen married Patricia Unknown.¹ Warren Lee Nolen was born on January 29, 1956.³ He died on January 16, 2014 at Virginia at age 57.^1,3 He Warren Lee Nolen, 57, of Parrott, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren G. Nolen. Survivors include his wife, Patricia W. Nolen; mother, Mary S. Nolen; stepchildren, Emily Quesenberry and Wilton Quesenberry and his wife Shelly; grandchildren, Jesse and Aubrey Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Tom Bentley; brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny Nolen and Freddie and Haleh Nolen; and niece and nephews, Elesha Wikle, Elijah Howard, Cotey Bentley, Melissa McCoy and Emon Nolen. Warren was a Christiansburg High School graduate, and enjoyed camping and fishing on The New River. He devoted his time to construction projects, helping his friends, family, neighbors, and those in need with home repairs. He was fond of being at his long time home in Parrott and simply spending time at the river. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Center, Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital and Dr. White's office. on January 18, 2014.¹

     Richard Ivan "Rick" Nolen was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 223-88-6832.⁸ He Richard Ivan (Rick) Nolen, of Floyd, was born Sept. 15, 1958. He passed away at the age of 47, at his home, on November 18, 2005. Rick was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and he was employed for several years by Valley Express Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Melissa (Sherry) Nolen; three children, Christina Dawn Nolen, Carmen Danielle Nolen, and Lori Nicole Lyons; his father and mother, Ivan and Betty Nolen; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael Douglas Nolen and Sandra, and Darrell Kenneth Nolen and Kathy; special friends, Dan and Pam Wirt; five nieces and nephews; one great-niece and one greatnephew. Several aunts and uncles and numerous cousins also survive. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery.¹ He married Melissa "Sherry" Unknown.¹ Richard Ivan "Rick" Nolen was born on September 15, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,8,3,4,9,5,6} He married Beverly Anne Harris on August 19, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Richard Ivan "Rick" Nolen and Beverly Anne Harris were divorced on September 9, 1988 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Richard Ivan "Rick" Nolen died on November 18, 2005 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,8,5,6,7