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     Nora Peters was born on November 4, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She died on December 28, 1932 at Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     Ora Peters was born on November 4, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She died on December 28, 1932 at Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     Myrtle Ella Oliver was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-60-3816.³ Her married name was Pickerel.¹ She married William Brockley "Willie" "Will" Pickeral, son of Thomas Furlong "Gideon" Pickurel and Elizabeth Frances "Elizzie" Yeattes.¹ Myrtle Ella Oliver was born on February 17, 1902.^3,2 She died on January 18, 1990 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 87.^3,1,2

     Robert Glenn Pickerel was buried at Woolwine Cemetery, Woolwine, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 6, 1934 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lennis Arene Via circa 1955.^1,2 Robert Glenn Pickerel died on January 15, 2016 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.¹ He Robert Glenn Pickerel, 81, of Pulaski died peacefully at home on Friday, January, 15, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Lennis Arene Pickerel of 61 years. Also, his grandson, Jesse and wife, Chelsey Pickerel; granddaughter, Shannon and husband, Stephen Brockway; daughter-in-law, Glenda Pickeral; great-grandchildren, Zecharaiah and Maggie Pickerel; and brothers, Alvin and wife, Bernice Pickerel and Crystal Ellison and Kevin Pickerel. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Ella and William Pickerel; sister, Madeline Beasley; brothers, Beverage and Curtis Handy; and son, Darrell Glenn Pickerel. Glenn was born on March 6, 1934, in Stuart, to Ella and William Pickerel. He married Lennis Arene Via on December 24, 1954, and welcomed son, Darrell Glenn Pickerel on September 18, 1956. Glenn was an accomplished business man working in management with Pulaski Furniture Company for 32 years before retiring in 2000. He was also an active Deacon at Memorial Baptist Church in Pulaski for many years, as well as an avid hunter and loved being outdoors. His grandchildren remember him as a kind and fun-loving grandfather who always encouraged and loved them dearly. Although, his time with his great-grandson, Zechariah was short, they had a bond that was unexplainable. Family will receive friends at Memorial Baptist Church in Pulaski, Virginia on Monday, January 18, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. from the Memorial Baptist Church, Pulaski with the Rev. Michael Jones officiating. A Graveside service will be held at Woolwine United Methodist Church in Woolwine, Va. At 2 p.m. following the funeral service. Burial will follow in the Woolwine Cemetery. Following the graveside service the family will be in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. on January 17, 2016.¹

     Darrell Glenn Pickerel was buried at Woolwine Cemetery, Woolwine, Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on September 18, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Glenda Kaye Rorrer on June 3, 1988.^4,2,3 Darrell Glenn Pickerel died on October 17, 2008 at Virginia at age 52.^4,2 He Mr. Darrell Glenn Pickerel, 52, of Woolwine, passed away Friday evening. He was born in Franklin County on September 18, 1956 to Robert and Lennis Via Pickerel of Pulaski, Va. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Pulaski, Va; he graduated from Radford University with a B.S. degree and was an office manager for Corning Cable Systems in Winston Salem. Mr. Pickerel was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Jesse and Nannie Lou Via and his paternal grandparents; William and Ella Pickerel. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Glenda Rorrer Pickerel, a daughter; Shannon Pickerel, and a son; Jesse Pickerel. Funeral services for Mr. Pickerel will be at 2:00 PM on Monday October 20, 2008 at Woolwine United Methodist with Pastor Jack Hyde and Pastor David Lones officiating, burial will be at Woolwine Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart and other times at the home place in Woolwine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Relay for Life of Patrick County, American Cancer Society, c/o Cathy Adams, 35 Goblintown Rd. Stuart, Va 24171. on October 19, 2008.⁴

     Sally Sue St. Clair was born on April 29, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of June 5, 1964,her married name was Rakes.¹ She married Danny Bruce Rakes, son of Herman Columbus Rakes and Claud Merle "Claudie" Sowers, on June 5, 1964 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sally Sue St. Clair died on December 30, 2019 at Virginia at age 73.² She Sally St. Clair Rakes, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1946, in Montgomery County. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School. She is preceded in death by her father, Oscar "Ott" St. Clair; mother, Myrtle St. Clair (Hylton); sister, Doris Jean St. Clair; and brothers-in-law, Bill Wright and H.C. Rakes. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Danny Bruce Rakes; their two sons, Daniel Rakes and Joe Rakes (Daphne); sisters, Neda Rook (Aubry), Ruby Wright, and Nancy Buckland (Donnie); brothers, Roger St. Clair (Carol), and Raymond St. Clair (Helen); brother and sisters-in-law, Ron and Kitty Rakes, and Eden Rakes; grandchildren, Raymond (Amanda), Danielle, Erika, Dustin, and Natalie; special uncle, Joe Sowers; many cousins, many nieces and nephews; special niece, Doris Dickerson; and special nephew, Butch Wright. The family would like to thank special friend Lita King. Sally was a member and treasurer of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, leading Christmas shoe boxes, Thanksgiving boxes, Vacation Bible School and more. She was a wonderful homemaker, caring for her two sons and playing an active role in all their extracurriculars as they grew up, including pack leader of Cub Scout Pack #277, and ran concessions at the school. She then took on the role of grandmother and loved her grandchildren more than life itself. She is a cancer survivor. on January 2, 2020.²

     Herman Columbus "H.C." Rakes Jr. was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Rt. 641 west of Shawsville, about 3/4 mile from Rt. 11, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 19, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Edean Sarah Brumfield on June 18, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 Herman Columbus "H.C." Rakes Jr. died on January 14, 2017 at Virginia at age 76.¹ He Herman C. Rakes Jr., of Shawsville passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. H.C. owned and operated H.C. Rakes Jr. Hauling. He grew up farming and continued to enjoy that throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Edean Rakes; parents, Herman C. Rakes, Sr. and Merle Rakes sons, Robert Rakes and Rebecca, and Dales Rakes; daughter, Sandra Rakes and husband, Alex Snodgrass; grandchildren, Trey, Jacob and Daniel; brothers, Don and Ida , Bill and Janice, Bruce and Sally, Ron and Kitty Rakes; sisters-in-law, Frances and Buddy Poff, Martha and Danny Bishop; and special friends, Bill and David Ryan. Special thanks to Blue Ridge Cancer Center and Dr. Rotchie and Good Samaritan Hospice. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will beat 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Lanny Belcher and Mike Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in Den Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sowders Chapel Baptist Church or the Gideon's. on January 15, 2017.¹