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     Mary Etta Montgomery was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 21, 1903 at Virginia.³ As of May 29, 1926,her married name was Hancock.³ She married William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock, son of Peter Morgan Hancock and Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, on May 29, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Mary Etta Montgomery died on September 10, 1999 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 95.¹ She HANCOCK, Mary Etta Montgomery, (Mrs. W.B.), of Goodview, died at her home Friday, September 10, 1999 having with Christian faithfulness fulfilled her role of daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. "Her children rise up and bless her" (Proverbs 31:28.) She was preceded in death by her husband, W.B. (Ben) Hancock; her parents, B.R. (Ben) and Rosa Lee Montgomery; three brothers, C.A. Montgomery, F.G. (Creed) Montgomery and Raymond Montgomery; daughter-in-law, Virginia Hancock; and grandson, Wayne Hancock. She is survived by a daughter, Elaine Hancock, Goodview; sons and daughters-in-law, Benjamin Hancock, Salem, Jack and Mary Hancock, Zane and Peggy Hancock, Dexter and Linda Hancock, all of Goodview; grandchildren, Glen Hancock, Darlene Hancock, Sandra Hancock Manning and husband, Kevin, Salem, Brian Hancock and Ellen, Roanoke, Kevin and Jeffrey Hancock, Goodview; great- grandchildren, Amy Hancock, Amber Hancock, both of Salem, Stephen and Matthew Hancock, both of Roanoke, Presten Hancock, Roanoke; her sister, Blanche M. Young, Danville; brother and sister-in-law, W.G. (Bill) and Lila Montgomery, Rocky Mount; sister-in-law, Betty Montgomery, Roanoke; four nieces and their families; two stepgrandchildren, Glenn Turner, and Margaret Ann Brammer. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 1999 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Dennis E. Moore and the Rev. Carol Welch will officiate. Burial to follow in Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Her children wish to express gratitude to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and kindness during her most recent illness (Especially her nurse Barbara Huffman). Dr. Gerald Roller and his colleagues and staff at IMA, Dr. Lee Myers and his staff and Dr. James Gooding for their medical care and kindness in her final years. The family request that anyone wishing to honor her make memorial contributions to Good Samaritan Hospice, the Debt Retirement Fund of Beaverdam Baptist Church or Chamblissburg Rescue Squad. on September 11, 1999.¹

     Benjamin Morgan Hancock was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on April 6, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Rachel Virginia Cundiff on July 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Benjamin Morgan Hancock married Janie Brugh on July 24, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8 Benjamin Morgan Hancock died on April 8, 2016 at Virginia at age 89.³ He Benjamin Morgan Hancock, 89, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2016. He was born April 6, 1927 in Franklin County, Va., son of the late, William and Mary Montgomery Hancock. He was preceded in death by wives, Virginia Hancock and Janie Hancock; son, Wayne Hancock; mother-in-law, Mae Cundiff; granddaughter, Amy Hancock; son-in-law, Kevin Manning; brother, Jack Hancock; and nephews, Kevin Hancock and Michael Sloane. Benjamin retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with 44 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of CommUNITY Church. He was a master of all trades and was always helping someone. He was always smiling and everyone that met him liked him. His nickname on the railroad was "Gentle Ben". Benjamin was a very patient man and he loved to dance, wood working, travel, church trips and family vacations. His family feels very fortunate to have had him in their lives and he loved his family very much.He is survived by his son, Glenn Hancock and fiancée, Barbara Griffith; daughters, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Hancock Manning; granddaughter, Amber Dawn Hancock who had a very special relationship with her grampa, and her significant other, Blake Boone; also surviving are his sister, Elaine Hancock; Brothers, Zane Hancock and wife, Peggy, Dexter Hancock and wife, Linda; sisters-in-law, Mary Hancock and Marie Sloane; and all his many nephews and cousins.The family would like to thank Carilion Home Health Care, Carilion Hospice, Brenda and Matt Sloane for their care of Benjamin. The family also extends a special thank you to a very special person, Evelyn Taylor, his caregiver. He called her "The Woman" and we can't explain how much she did for our father and our family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the chapel of John M. Oakey and son with Pastor Dan Carawan officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke. on April 10, 2016.³

     Samuel Edward Mason was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 30, 1877 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Julia Grace Hancock, daughter of Peter Morgan Hancock and Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, on November 14, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Samuel Edward Mason died on May 5, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.²

     Gladys Mason was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on February 15, 1912 at Virginia.^3,2 As of August 20, 1932,her married name was McGhee. She married Wilson Edward McGhee on August 20, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Gladys Mason died on January 24, 1962 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 49.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-4426.⁹ Lloyd Edward Mason was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 31, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,5 He married Jenny Doris Hancock on September 5, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6,7 Lloyd Edward Mason married Darris Elaine Woodell on August 30, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Lloyd Edward Mason died on March 13, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^9,3,7 He MASON, Lloyd E., 83, of Ferrum, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Elaine Mason; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Oneda Mason of Ferrum, Stewart and Susan Mason of Rocky Mount; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Hilbert Lawrence, Penhook; stepdaughter and husband, Patricia and Larry Gravely, Bassett; stepson and wife, Dean and Dorothy Nelson, Penhook; grandchildren, Dean, Dion and Todd Mason, Tammy Hutson, Jamie Mason, Nikki and H. S. Lawrence, Monica Doss; stepgrandchildren, Wayne and James Gravely, Kimberly Minter, Jessica Woodard; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Clarice and Jimmy Johnson, Sydnorsville, Enice Griffin, San Francisco, Calif; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wright; special dog, Rowdy. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Virgil Soots officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday, with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St. Rocky Mount. The family expresses it's deepest appreciation to the Pleasant Hill Church family for their many acts of kindness. on March 14, 2002.³

     Clarice Mason was born on June 20, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of July 1, 1952,her married name was Johnson.⁵ She married James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson on July 1, 1952 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-9104.³ Wilson Edward McGhee was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 21, 1911 at Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Gladys Mason, daughter of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on August 20, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Wilson Edward McGhee died on June 12, 1982 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.^3,1,2

     Edwin Leon Mason was born on May 24, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Oneda Faye Talbert on July 30, 1965 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 Edwin Leon Mason died on November 5, 2012 at Virginia at age 68.^5,4 He Edwin Leon Mason, 68, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Hancock Mason; father, Lloyd Mason; stepmother, Elaine Mason; and brother-in-law, Hilbert Lawrence. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Leon was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1961 to 1964. Surviving are his wife, Oneda Talbert Mason; four amazing children, Gary Dean Mason and wife, Rhonda, Gerry Dion Mason, Tammy Hutson Buckner and husband, Joe, Michael Todd Mason; amazing granddaughter, Jessica Hutson Visel and husband, Donnie; two great-grandchildren that meant the world to him, Kaleigh and Hayden Visel; special brother and sister, Stewart Mason and wife, Susan, Linda Lawrence; many nieces and nephews, including special niece, Jamie Mason; and his canine companion, Zach. on November 7, 2012.⁴

     Hilbert Stone Lawrence was buried at Lawrence-Adkins Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He married Linda Mason, daughter of Lloyd Edward Mason and Jenny Doris Hancock.¹ Hilbert Stone Lawrence was born on December 8, 1942 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He died on April 2, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.² He PENHOOK - Hilbert Stone Lawrence passed away April 2, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 8, 1942, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Johnnie Lawrence and Gennia R. Lawrence. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda M. Lawrence. He worked at Burlington Mills, Goodyear, farmed and run an auto mechanic shop. He loved helping people and was a dear friend to everybody in the community. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children; Monica Doss of Penhook, Nikki Lawrence of Chatham, and Hilbert Stone Lawrence II of Callands; five granddaughters, Sasha Lawrence of Rocky Mount, Jena Hutson of Rocky Mount, Davin Adkins of Chatham, and a special granddaughter Heather Adkins that he raised as his own, and Krystal Doss of Penhook; one great-grandson, Logan Jones of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Aubrey Lawrence of Chatham and Ed Lawrence of Penhook; two sisters, Shirley L. Doss and her husband, J.M. Doss of Chatham and Myrtle L. Thornton and husband, Joseph Thornton of College Park, Md. and a number of nieces and nephews; two brothers-in-law, Leon Mason and his wife Oneda of Ferrum, and Stuart Mason and his wife Susan of Rocky Mount. He was predeceased by two sisters Ethridge L. Thornton and Linda F. Lawrence, and one brother, Samuel A. Lawrence. Funeral services were conducted at Scott Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 4, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Russell East, III officiating. Burial was at Adkins Lawrence Family Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in Chatham was respectfully serving the Lawrence family. on April 7, 2008.²

     James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 13, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 He married Clarice Mason, daughter of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on July 1, 1952 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson died on February 28, 2009 at Virginia at age 77.^3,5,6 He James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson, 77, of Sydnorsville, Va. passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was born January 13, 1932, a son of the late Charlie Vestal Johnson and Mattie Martha McKinney Johnson. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Ruth Young, Mary Martin, Elsie Lamkin, Nelsie Johnson, and Darlene Johnson, and three brothers, Paul, Dewey and Ray Johnson. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Clarice Mason Johnson, of the home; daughter, Joy Johnson Swicegood (Gary), of Sydnorsville; granddaughter, Morgan; sisters, Rebecca Taylor, of Rocky Mount, Lola Mason, of Winston-Salem, N.C; brother, Ralph Johnson, of Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews, with special thanks to Bonnie Sink, Betty McGhee, and Monty Lamkin. Jimmy retired from American of Martinsville and was an avid coon hunter and raised beagles. He also loved rabbit hunting and riding his "gator". He attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Mark Deane officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Rita Doughton, 2085 Crooked Oak Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 or please consider planting a tree in his memory. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday with his family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on March 1, 2009.³

     Jenny Doris Hancock was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on February 20, 1921 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of September 5, 1942,her married name was Mason.³ She married Lloyd Edward Mason, son of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on September 5, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Jenny Doris Hancock died on April 30, 1968 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4016.³ Rachel Virginia Cundiff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 2, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 11, 1950,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married Benjamin Morgan Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on July 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Rachel Virginia Cundiff died on September 12, 1994 at age 61.^3,4

     William Jack Hancock was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 28, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3 He married Mary Frances Baker on November 10, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ William Jack Hancock died on August 16, 2010 at Virginia at age 79.^5,2 He William Jack Hancock, 79, of Chamblissburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2010. He was born December 28, 1930, son of the late William Benjamin Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery Hancock. A nephew, Kevin Hancock, also preceded him in death. Jack served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a farmer and retired from GE in 1988 after 32 years of service. He was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Turner Hancock; three brothers, Benjamin Hancock, Zane Hancock and his wife, Peggy, Dexter Hancock and his wife, Linda; a sister, Elaine Hancock; stepdaughter, Margaret Brammer and her husband, Richard; stepson, Glenn Turner and his wife, Twila; grandchildren, Lori Brammer, Matt Turner and Brant Turner; three nephews, Brian Hancock, Jeff Hancock and his wife, Nicole, and Glenn Hancock; two nieces, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Manning and her husband, Kevin; and many other family members and friends. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Edward T. Creel will officiate, and burial will follow at the Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday August 17, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on August 17, 2010.²

     Mary Frances Baker was born on April 17, 1923 at Virginia.¹ As of November 10, 1973,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married William Jack Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on November 10, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹

     Andrew Jackson Walker was buried at Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Mary Jane Duval.² Andrew Jackson Walker was born in June, 1827 at Virginia.² He married Katherine Ferree in November, 1853.³ Andrew Jackson Walker died on May 22, 1916 at La Prairie, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 88.^2,3 He La Prairie Man Summoned Aged Resident of Adams County Dies Suddenly at His Home Monday Evening from Apoplexy. Andrew Jackson Walker, aged 89 years, and one of the oldest residents of this section of the country, died at 5 o'clock Monday evening at his home in LaPrairie from a stroke of apoplexy. He had been in failing health for some time but was working in his garden a short time before his death. Mr. Walker was born in Virginia and came to Illinois when 19 years of age, having resided continually in Adams county with the exception of a short time when he was employed in Keokuk, Ia. He was a member of the 39th Illinois volunteers and served four years in the civil war. He had been a resident of LaPrairie for the past 40 years. Mr. Walker was married to Miss Katherine Ferree of Pennsylvania in November, 1853, and to them were born six children, one of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are: Charles A. Walker of Galesburg, Mrs. Jennie E. McKeowan of LaPrairie, Mrs. Mary Robbins of Montana, Dr. Joel F. Walker of Missouri, and George K. Walker of St. Louis. The deceased's first wife died November 24, 1890, and he was later married to Mrs. Mary Moore in Mt. Sterling. He had been a member of the Methodist church for many years and was a regular attendant until his health began to fail. The funeral will be held from the church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with burial in the Pulaski cemetery. on May 23, 1916.³

     Floyd M. Walker was born circa 1829 at Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Margaret Jackson on April 24, 1854 at Colorado Territory.⁴ Floyd M. Walker died on July 9, 1860 at Golden City, Kansas Territory; Golden City July 9 Y60 Friend John You are aware perhaps that our friend Walker was at the point of death so I rote in my letter of the 7th. But O can I say it Yess I must he died about an hour ago he was cursely calm when died but would not talk. I right in hast wer am having a air tight coffen made for him. So if you want to remove him to the States you can do so he would talk about you + his family + all of his friends he knew that he was going to die I wish you would right immediately on recept of this and let me know what you are going to do. My letter is shor for I expect the stage every minuit + I cannot right. My nirves ar purfectly unstrung (?) I will do all I can for you untill I hear from you We are selling nothing hardly any way now here But your goods is jest as safe as if you was with them so long as I keep well and I hope I may I close by hoping that I may hear from you in due time. Respectfully yours Wm W Hodge in hast I pray this Page 1 of letter from Mr. Hodges to John Jackson regarding the death of Mr. Floyd M. Walker.³