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     Mary Mildred Katherine Akers was born on May 29, 1927 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1925.^2,1 As of September 5, 1945,her married name was Boothe.³ She married Oka Lynwood Boothe Sr., son of Jacob Isaac Boothe and Lavie Evebelle Poff, on September 5, 1945 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1 Mary Mildred Katherine Akers died on April 2, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^2,1 She PRINCETON — Mildred K. Thomas Boothe, 80, of Glenwood Park Road in Princeton died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born May 29, 1927 in Glen Lyn, Va., she was the daughter of the late Mack Akers and Evelyn Long Akers Corder. She was retired from Glenwood Park Retirement Village and was formerly employed at the Celanese Corporation in Pearisburg, Va. and Maidenform in Princeton. Mildred was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She and her late husband were lifelong farmers and owned and operated Boothe's Nursery at Glenwood Park until their retirement in 1977. In addition to her parents, her first husband, Lawrence Thomas; her second husband, Oka L. Boothe Sr; one infant grandson; and two brothers, Hobart Akers and Andrew Akers preceded her in death. Survivors include six daughters, Gayle Amick and husband Paul of Nallen, W.Va., Pat Cowan, Loretta Hatcher and husband Chris all of Princeton, Drema Hasse and husband Dave of Lake Areil, Pa., Sharon King and husband Donald, and Rachael Pitcher all of Princeton; one son, Oka L. Boothe, Jr. and wife Sara of Princeton; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Francis Nelson of Troutville, Va. and Ruth Dunn of Princeton. Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 4, 2008 at the George S. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on April 12, 2008.¹

     Dorothy Pauline Anderson was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 230-20-1173.³ She was born on January 18, 1926 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of February 14, 1948,her married name was Crawford.¹ She married Alfred Burnett Crawford, son of Paul Raymond Crawford and Pearl Virginia Stebar, on February 14, 1948 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,1 Dorothy Pauline Anderson died on July 12, 1996 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 70; The SSI has a death date of Jul 11, 1996.^3,4

     Antoinette Jean Randazzo was buried at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, Monterey Co., California.^1,4 She was born on June 30, 1923 at Monterey, Monterey Co., California.^1,4,3 As of August, 1942,her married name was Shelley.² She married Robert Garnet Shelley Sr., son of James William "Jim" Shelley and Blanch Alice "Bertie" Craighead, in August, 1942 at Monterey Co., California.^1,4,2 Antoinette Jean Randazzo died on May 5, 2007 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 83.^1,5,4 She Antoinette Jean Shelley, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 5, 2007. She had been living at Villa Serra Retirement Community for several years. Jean, as she was known to family and friends, was born and raised in Monterey, California. Both of her parents immigrated to Monterey from Sicily and were part of the fishing industry in Monterey. Jean and her husband, Robert, lived in various countries around the world while Robert served in the U.S. Army. After retirement they settled in Salinas to raise their family of three children. Jean will always be remembered by family and friends for her gentle manner, kind words to all and her wonderful cookies which she baked every holiday for her family. Jean loved to bake, cook, sew and spend time with her grandchildren, whom she loved and enjoyed with all her heart. Her husband, soul mate and life companion, Robert Shelley, Sr. preceded her in death as well as her eldest child Robert Shelley, Jr. and sister Mae Abinante. Jean leaves behind her brother, who was one of her best friends, Randy Randazzo (Char) of Carmel Valley, sister Ruth (Bill) Murphy of New Mexico and her "little" sister Marie (Tom) Kassing-Mastre of Salinas. Two daughters who will carry on the memory of their mother are Geraldine (Hossein) Vafa and Helen (Brian) Brtan. Jean leaves behind, five grandchildren, one great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories in Salinas. on May 8, 2007.⁴

     Sherman Alfred Bailey was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on April 12, 1899 at Breckenridge, Caldwell Co., Missouri; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1897 and his WWII card has 1898.^3,4,7,5,8 He married Mattie Ann Eliza King, daughter of Reuben Harrison King and Lucy Ellen King, on August 20, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,9,4 Sherman Alfred Bailey died on November 16, 1952 at Mount Rainier, Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 53.^3,8,6 He Sherman Alfred Bailey, 53, of 2206 Morris Ave., S. W. died at Mt. Rainier, Md., Sunday morning. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Bailey; three sons, I. D. Bailey and Ray A. Bailey, both of Roanoke, and Pvt. Rhuebin Bailey, armed forces in Germany; daughters, Miss Gertrude Bailey and Miss Dorothy Bailey, both of Roanoke and Mrs. Rose Schroeder, Uvalde, Texas, and five grandchildren; two brothers, Fred D. Bailey, Washington, D. C., and Lewis T. Bailey, High Point, N.C., and two sisters, Mrs. H. E. Hendrick and Mrs. W. W. Epperson, both of High Point. on November 17, 1952.⁶

     Gertrude Edith "Gertie" Bailey was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5336.¹⁰ She was born on July 9, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,9,5 She died on November 2, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,10,9,4 She Gertrude Edith (Gertie) Bailey, 79, of Roanoke, passed away at home, Friday, November 2, 2007. She is predeceased by her parents, Sherman and Mattie King Bailey; brothers, "Ikey" and James Bailey and her mother's girl, Dianne Dudley. "Gertie" was a special aunt to many, but a second mom to her siblings, Rosa B. Schroeder, Ray Bailey and "Dottie" Bailey Warfe; mother's girls, Sandra Delong, Donna Dudding and Sharon Ramsey; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and many special friends. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park. on November 4, 2007.²

     Isaac David "Ikey" Bailey was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9 He was born on June 7, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Virginia Esther Downs on December 10, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,3 Isaac David "Ikey" Bailey died on December 6, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^2,5 He BAILEY, Isaac David, ("Ikey"), 74, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 6, 1997, unexpectedly at his home. He was a decorated Army veteran of World War II, and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Downs Bailey, on June 2, 1997. Surviving are his children, Larry D. and Bonnie D. Bailey, Betty D. and Larry T. Harless, Rickey D. and Sharon A. Bailey, Danny D. and Andrea L. Bailey and Tammy D. Bailey, all of Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and brothers and sisters, Rose Schrader of San Antonio, Texas, Gertrude Bailey and Rueben James Bailey, both of Roanoke, Ray Bailey of Salem and Dottie Warfe of Roanoke. Interment with military honors will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on December 8, 1997.²

     Rheuben Gaines Bailey was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 His Social Security Number was 224-34-4089.¹⁰ He married Murray Edwina Hendrick.¹¹ Rheuben Gaines Bailey was born on December 25, 1931 at Covesville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,10,12,4} He died on August 29, 2004 at Virginia at age 72.^1,3,10,12,5 He On August 29, 2004, Rheubin G. Bailey, quietly slipped away to be with the Lord. As the angels sang, he was relieved of all his pain, as he was reunited with his loving wife, Murray H. Bailey; his baby girl, Karen D. Bailey; and a very special brother, Isaac Bailey. Until we all meet again, he left behind a caring son, Rodney Bailey and a special daughter-in-law, Demona Bailey; a loving daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Russell Palmer. Also surviving are his grandchildren, John Linkous, Jr., Mindy and Justin Tolley, Melissa and Joseph Bailey and Jerry Pickeral, Jr; and one that was just like his own, Chassidy Spence. He was blessed to have three greatgrandchildren, Baylee Woods, Kal Bailey and Conner Tolley; as well as one brother, Ray Bailey; and three sisters, Rosie Schroeder, Dottie Warfe and a very special sister, Gertie Bailey. He has many nieces and nephews and several special sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Interment will follow with military honors in Evergreen Burial Park. on August 31, 2004.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5363.⁵ Virginia Esther Downs was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 She was born on March 8, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4 As of December 10, 1943,her married name was Bailey.³ She married Isaac David "Ikey" Bailey, son of Sherman Alfred Bailey and Mattie Ann Eliza King, on December 10, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Virginia Esther Downs died on June 2, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,2,5,7 She BAILEY, Virginia Downs, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 2, 1997. She was predeceased by her parents, Vernie B. and Alma Dudding Downs and was a long time member of the Salvation Army's Home League. She was a virtuous woman, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Ikey Bailey; children and their spouses, Larry D. and Bonnie D. Bailey, Betty D. and Larry T. Harless, Rickey D. and Sharon A. Bailey, Danny D. and Andrea L. Bailey, Tammy D. Bailey, all of Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jack B. and Mary Lee Downs; sister, Patsy J. Wilhelm, all of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on June 4, 1997.²

     Larry Templeton Harless was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He Larry T. Harless, Jul 18, 1947 - Feb 2, 2016. Larry T. Harless, 68, Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather who never met a stranger. He was predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Beatrice Harless. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harless, son, Timothy Harless (Angela), grandsons, Alex Harless, Andrew Harless; his brother Jackie Harless (Cheryl); his sisters, Gladys Wright (Kenny), Brenda Shockley (Kemp) and Glenda Harless. He is also survived by the two joys of his life Abigail Rose Bailey and Hannah Michelle Harless. Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁶ He was born on July 18, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Betty Dianne Bailey, daughter of Isaac David "Ikey" Bailey and Virginia Esther Downs, on July 12, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Larry Templeton Harless died on February 2, 2016 at Virginia at age 68.^5,6

     Ray Alton Bailey Ray Alton Bailey, Dec 12, 1934 - Nov 9, 2017. Beloved Father and PaPa. Passed away at the home of his granddaughter Kristy Minnix. We are thankful for Kristy and her family for their great care of PaPa. Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing during his life and worked hard to provide for his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Shelby Jean Bailey; and his daughter Melissa Kaye Bailey. Survivors include daughters Debbie Davis (Stan), Cathy Shank (Art) and Rita Harris (Phillip); and son Steve Bailey (Val). Grandchildren Melanie (Dana), Maria (Bryan), Clifford, Kristy (Nathan), Heather (Dwayne), Kevin, Natasha (Billy), Jaime (Jennifer), Phillip Ray (Whitney), Ashley (Kyle). Great-grandchildren Elijah, Abigail, Elizabeth, Ariel, Zander, Emerson, Kayla, Olivia, Julia, Nate, Jennah, Cayden, Brennan, Lillie, Emily, Willie, Addison, Abigail, Nathan, and Gracie. All a blessing from the Lord. He leaves behind many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Carillion Clinic Hospice for their kind care.⁶ He married Shelby Jean Smallwood.^8,9 Ray Alton Bailey was born on December 12, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He and Shelby Jean Smallwood were divorced on August 9, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Ray Alton Bailey died on November 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 228-48-9501.⁶ Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Bailey was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4 As of June 17, 1960,her married name was Warfe.⁴ She married William Larry "Bill" Warfe on June 17, 1960 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^3,7,4 Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Bailey and William Larry "Bill" Warfe were divorced on October 17, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Bailey died on December 14, 2012 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,6,8 She Dorothy B. (Dottie) Warfe, 73, of Blue Ridge, died Friday, December 14, 2012, at her home, following a long illness. Dottie was born in Roanoke March 26, 1939, and lived in the area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Mattie King Bailey. Dottie had worked for The Brown Derby and Olympic Skate Center for many years. She enjoyed crafting. In addition to her parents, Dottie was preceded in death by her sister Gertie Bailey; daughter, Dianne Dudley; two brothers; and her former husband but best friend Bill Warfe. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Billy DeLong, of Vinton, Donna and Jack Dudding, of Blue Ridge, and Sharon and Rick Fetterman, of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; son-in-law James Dudley, of Blue Ridge; brother Ray Bailey, of Salem; sister Rose Schroeder, of San Antonio, Texas; ex-son-in-law Jason Ramsey, of Botetourt; and dear friend, Jill Bird, of Blue Ridge. Burial will be at Evergreen Burial Park. on December 17, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-44-9904.⁸ William Larry "Bill" Warfe was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9 He was born on August 31, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,9,5,7 He married Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Bailey, daughter of Sherman Alfred Bailey and Mattie Ann Eliza King, on June 17, 1960 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,3,4 William Larry "Bill" Warfe and Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Bailey were divorced on October 17, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Larry "Bill" Warfe died on July 23, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,10,9,6 He Mr. William Larry Warfe, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2005. He was born August 31, 1937 in Roanoke to the late John and Mary Warfe. Survivors include a devoted companion of 25 years, Dorothy Warfe; daughters, Sandra (William) Delong of Vinton, Dianne (James) Duddley of Blue Ridge, Donna Dudding of Roanoke, and Sharon (Jason) Ramsey of Vinton; sisters, Claudine Shepherd, Margaret Spencer, Joyce Hackley and Rosetta Holland; eight grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and four great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service and inurnment will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 26, 2005.¹⁰

     Rosa Ellen "Rosie" Bailey was born on August 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 As of March 13, 1946,her married name was Schroeder.² She married Sherman Fritz Schroeder on March 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-04-9628.⁷ Edith Dianne Warfe was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on May 1, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,5 As of February 14, 1983,her married name was Dudley.³ She married James Allen Dudley on February 14, 1983 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 Edith Dianne Warfe died on August 12, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^2,7,9 She Edith Dianne Warfe Dudley, 44, of Blue Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2006. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, William L. Warfe. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, James A. Dudley; daughters, Hope and Calvin Meyers and Jessica Dudley and friend, Mike Gerald; grandchildren, Jasmine Meyers, Evan Meyers, Derek Pugh and Michael Dudley; mother, Dorothy Warfe; special aunt, Gertie Bailey; sisters and spouses, Sandra and Billy Delong, Donna and Jack Dudding and Sharon and Jason Ramsey; beloved friend, Jill Bird; uncle, Ray Bailey of Floyd; aunt, Rose Schroder of Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. on August 14, 2006.²