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     Frank James Etzler was born on February 29, 1912 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Cora Mae Keaton, daughter of Lewis Morgan Keaton and Rosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner, on March 31, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Frank James Etzler died on October 20, 1998 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 86.²

     Ralph Peery Stacey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 230-60-3745.⁴ He was born on August 26, 1945 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4 He married Priscilla Evelyn Tolley, daughter of Lewis Milton Tolley and Dorothy Ann Bradshaw, on April 25, 1964 at Pylesville, Harford Co., Maryland.⁶ Ralph Peery Stacey and Priscilla Evelyn Tolley were divorced on September 15, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Ralph Peery Stacey died on December 15, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,5,4 He Ralph P. Stacey, 65, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with his Lord and family on Wednesday evening, December 15, 2010. He was born in Richlands, Va., on August 26, 1945, son of the late Will and Mattie Bell Stacey. Five of his brothers, Clarence, Dan, Virgil, Harold and Homer Stacey, and three sisters, Eliza Roberts, Altie Marie Stacy, and Sylvia Allison, also preceded him in death. Mr. Stacey was an active member of East Gate Church of the Nazarene where he enjoyed helping his buddy, Justin Bruffey. He liked carving wood figurines and was an avid collector of old tool, toys and cowboy memorabilia. After 35 years he was proudly retired from Halmode Apparel Inc. He later worked for ABX Air. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Shelia Mays Stacey; daughter, Lori (Wendy) Callahan and her husband, Lynn, of Salem; brother, Emory S. Stacy and his wife, Cassie, of Vinton; his beloved dog, T.C; father-in-law, Linwood Mays, of Vinton; brother-in law, Harvey Mays and his wife, Catherine, of Vinton; special nephews, Jack, Cecil, Ken and Rufus; and numerous other nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 18, 2010.⁵

     Mercer Wilson Lackland was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on April 30, 1918 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Ethel Louise Manning, daughter of Jonathan Huey Manning and Lillie Frances Craighead, on August 31, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,4 Mercer Wilson Lackland died on November 18, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.⁴

     Charles Richard Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 23, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Loretta Lee Duncan on September 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Charles Richard Manning died on November 20, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.⁴ He Charles Manning, Monday, June 23rd, 1941 - Saturday, November 21st, 2020. Charles R. Manning, 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Charles was a graduate of Jefferson High School and National College and served in the United States National Guard. He was a resident of Brandon Oaks Retirement Community, Roanoke. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Loretta Duncan Manning. Also surviving are his cousins, Kay Cullen, Yvette Spangler, and Charles Cullen, of Roanoke, and sister-in-law, Bonnie D. Fauber of Metairie, Louisiana. He is the son of the late Ruth Vera Cullen Manning and Irvin Francis Manning. Charles was raised in a railroad family, so it was natural that he went to work for Norfolk and Western. He retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation as a Freight Claim Adjuster. Over the years his main interests were cars, motorcycles and boats and he enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, jet skiing, snowmobiling, scuba diving and traveling. He had a long-term fascination with motorcycles and Loretta went along for the ride. They both enjoyed their annual treks to Daytona Beach and Myrtle Beach with their Harley Davidson. The couple learned to snow ski at the Homestead and turned that knowledge into an adventure as they went to a variety of ski resorts around the country. Prior to moving to Brandon Oaks, Charles and Loretta lived at Pelican Point in Union Hall at Smith Mountain Lake where they were active in sailboat racing. Charles was a founding member of the Blackwater Yacht Racing Association in Union Hall and served as a Commodore. A Graveside Gathering will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Virginia. on November 22, 2020.⁴

     Ruth Vera Cullen and Irvin Francis Manning were divorced.¹ Ruth Vera Cullen was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-03-5983.⁴ She was born on October 24, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,3 She married Irvin Francis Manning, son of Jonathan Huey Manning and Lillie Frances Craighead, on May 25, 1936 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 25, 1936,her married name was Manning.⁵ Ruth Vera Cullen died on March 19, 1990 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 70.^2,3

     Shirley Jean Hutton was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-38-3275.⁵ She was born on November 21, 1935 at Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,2,3 As of October 28, 1966,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Isaac Eldridge Manning, son of Jonathan Huey Manning and Lillie Frances Craighead, on October 28, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Shirley Jean Hutton died on June 29, 1992 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 56.^5,4,2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9786.² Frances Arleen Whiticar was born on October 31, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of December 29, 1942,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Isaac Eldridge Manning, son of Jonathan Huey Manning and Lillie Frances Craighead, on December 29, 1942 at St. Bernard Parrish, Louisiana.¹ Frances Arleen Whiticar and Isaac Eldridge Manning were divorced on November 24, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Frances Arleen Whiticar died on June 15, 1997 at age 73.²

     Mercer Wilson Lackland Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on June 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 5, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Raymond Ruric Conner Jr. was born on April 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Barbara Faye Williams on October 4, 1953 at Wise Co., Virginia.¹ Raymond Ruric Conner Jr. and Barbara Faye Williams were divorced on January 16, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Raymond Ruric Conner Jr. married Barbara Ann Dalton on April 15, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Raymond Ruric Conner Jr. died on September 27, 2018 at Virginia at age 85.³ He Raymond R. Conner Jr, 85, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on September 29, 2018.³

     Barbara Ann Dalton was born on July 31, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of April 15, 1978,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Raymond Ruric Conner Jr., son of Raymond Ruric Conner Sr. and Mary Reese Snead, on April 15, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹

     Ricky Ryan Smith was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 230-82-3890.⁵ He was born on November 25, 1954 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.^1,2,6,4,5 He married Cherri Lee Conner, daughter of Raymond Ruric Conner Jr. and Barbara Faye Williams, on March 18, 1979 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Ricky Ryan Smith and Cherri Lee Conner were divorced on August 8, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Ricky Ryan Smith died on October 10, 1990 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 35.^2,3,6,4 He Died October 10, 1990, Ricky Ryan Smith, of Chesterfield. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Michele Smith, sons, Dennis Bryan, and Benjamin Ryan Smith; parents, L.J. and Miriam H. Smith; brothers, Larry J. and Stephan Ray Smith. Interment in Dale Memorial Park. on October 13, 1990.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-70-7932.⁶ Thomas Clarence Ballard was born on February 12, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,5 He married Cherri Lee Conner, daughter of Raymond Ruric Conner Jr. and Barbara Faye Williams, on November 3, 1973 at Poplar Hill, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Thomas Clarence Ballard and Cherri Lee Conner were divorced on October 13, 1976 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Clarence Ballard died on February 4, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^2,4,6,5 He Thomas Clarence Ballard, 58, of Boones Mill and formerly of Rich Creek and Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Thomas was born in Princeton, W.Va., on February 12, 1950, a son of the late Thomas Calvin Ballard and Lillian Albert Ballard Saddler. Thomas married the love of his life, June Rutherford, on October 8, 1976. She survives him. Thomas worked for many years as a driver for Armour Foods before retiring in 1988. Thomas owned and operated Tom's Tackle Shop in Vinton for a number of years. Thomas served honorably in the Army National Guard retiring as a sergeant in the 29th Division. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Marvin W. Rutherford. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, June R. Ballard; two loving children, daughter and son-in-law, Catherine "Katie" Adkins (Marty); and son, Thomas "Calvin" Ballard II; a loving grandson, Azrick Adkins; two loving brothers and wives, Ronald Ballard (Bonnie) and John Saddler (Jean); three loving sisters and husbands, Debbie Stafford (Jim), Donna Martin (Marcell), and Sharon Reed; mother-in-law, Freddie Rutherford; and his stepfather, Bittle K. Saddler Jr. on February 6, 2009.²