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     James Landon Peggins was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He James L. Peggins, 66, of Vinton, VA passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was a United States Army veteran of thirteen years. Survivors are daughters, Missy (Timmy) Peggins and Jamie Bonds; sons, Charlie and Richard Peggins; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister...⁴ He was born on March 19, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mary Ann Weaver, daughter of Raymond Charlie Weaver and Betty Jane Poff, on May 15, 1970 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ James Landon Peggins and Mary Ann Weaver were divorced on February 24, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.² James Landon Peggins died on February 2, 2017 at Virginia at age 66.⁴

     Cassandra Anita Asberry was born on November 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 19, 1970,her married name was Wise.¹ She married Donnie Charles Wise, son of William Curtis Wise and Clara Louise Poff, on June 19, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Cassandra Anita Asberry died on December 12, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.³ She Cassandra Asberry (Cass) Wise, 68, of Roanoke, Va., celebrated her first day in Heaven on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She joyfully was reunited with her parents, Emory and Alma Stacey; and her daughter, Stacey Lynn Wise. Left to mourn her passing is her beloved husband of 49 years, Donnie Wise; two sisters, Lynn Fagg (Richard) and Kaye Meadows (Barry); two brothers, Jim Asberry (Mary Ann) and Randy Asberry (Susan); many nieces and nephews who looked up to her as their second Mom; two brothers-in-law, Danny Wise (Debbie) and Dennis Wise (Rhonda); sisters-in-law, Ellen Cordle (John), Louise Bandy (Kenneth), Diane Benson (Bill), and Glendean Barnett and Priscilla; mother-in-law, Clara Ferguson; and close friends and business partners, Vic Foti (Sue) and their entire family. Cass was a savvy businesswoman as a managing partner of Viacom Inc., which owned restaurants such as Western Sizzlin, Fuddruckers, and numerous petroleum companies. on December 15, 2019.³

     Paul Carlton Drewery was born on September 20, 1924 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ He married Clara Earlene Thomas, daughter of Raymond A. Thomas and Annie V. Trusler, on July 31, 1970 at Stanleytown, Henry Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-72-6056.⁷ Lucky Steve Weddle was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.⁸ He was born on July 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4 He married Doris Jelene/Jalene Kessler on July 31, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lucky Steve Weddle and Doris Jelene/Jalene Kessler were divorced on August 29, 1991 at Bristol, Virginia.³ Lucky Steve Weddle died on August 2, 1997 at age 48.⁷

     Patrick Henry Martin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 225-10-9200.⁴ He was born on March 15, 1908 at Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Anna Madaline "Annie" Jennings, daughter of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on September 15, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Patrick Henry Martin died on January 17, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^4,3,2

     Thomas Altice Ayers Thomas Altice Ayers, age 75 of Union Hall was born April 12, 1948 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Cyrus Ayers and Audrey Irene Ayers; sister, Linda Tosh; sister-in-law, Linda Ayers; and brother-in-law, Mike Toney. Tommy worked at PlyGem (formerly MW Manufacturers) for 43 years, retiring in 2013. He was a dedicated member of the Glade Hill Volunteer Fire Department for 43 years. Surviving are his daughters, Dana Ayers Kelley (Joe), Crystal Ayers McGhee (Stephen); grandchildren, Cameron McGhee, Ainsley Kelley, Lauren Kelley and Caroline Kelley; his siblings, JC Ayers, Joyce Toney, Norma Jean Moore (Sonny), Debra Kirk (David), Gary Ayers (Dianne); and brother-in-law, Billy Tosh. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.³ He was born on April 12, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Norma Gay Butterworth, daughter of Roy William Butterworth and Rachel Frances Poff, on December 18, 1970 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Thomas Altice Ayers and Norma Gay Butterworth were divorced on March 9, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Thomas Altice Ayers died on February 19, 2024 at Virginia at age 75.³

     Jackie Daniel English and Marie Elizabeth Sledd were divorced.¹ Jackie Daniel English was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,4 He was born on June 4, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,5,4,6 He married Marie Elizabeth Sledd, daughter of Alfred Harry Sledd and Joyce Marie Poff, on April 15, 1971 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Jackie Daniel English died on October 1, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^7,3,4,5 He Jackie Daniel English, 58, of Glade Hill, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2005 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 4, 1947, a son of the late Roy Huett and Elsie Mae Lynch English. After graduating from Franklin County High School in 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served a tour of duty in Vietnam for one year as an airplane mechanic. He was discharged in 1970 then went to work for General Electric in Salem for four years, Greyhound Bus Lines for 20 years. After retiring from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections as a Correction Officer for 10 years, he drove for Franklin County Department of Transportation and Abbott Bus Lines. Mr. English was also a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wayne English. Left to cherish his memories are his two daughters, Lori Ann English Robertson and husband, Landon of Roanoke, and Lisa Marie English Williams and husband, Steven of Roanoke; grandchildren, Dylan Jacob Lewis, Brett Dagenais-Lewis, Keaton and Kali Williams. Papa Jack loved cheering Dylan on in T-Ball and Keaton for Basketball. He especially enjoyed taking the grandchildren on special "fishing trips." He is also survived by a special friend, Yolanda Delgado of Washington, D.C. A tremendous gratitude is extended to Lewis and Marie Bowling of Roanoke for opening their hearts and home to Dad in the last few days of his life in order to keep him close as they are our mother and stepfather. Dad was surrounded by love. A heartfelt "thank you" to Dr. Jose Mendoza and Dottie Lizzo at the VAMC and staff on the fourth floor hospital unit for your continuous efforts towards dad's comfort in his last days here on earth. Also to Advanta Hospice Care for their excellent care as well. Flowers are beautiful and greatly appreciated but donations would greatly be accepted as well to the American Cancer Society for research for esophageal-gastric cancer. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Pastor Josh Cokendolpher and the Rev. J. Larry Holland officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on October 3, 2005.⁶