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     John Andrew Luke was buried at Old James Faithful Farm Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 26, 1894 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mary Clyde Hancock, daughter of Peter Morgan Hancock and Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, on March 15, 1919 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,4 John Andrew Luke died on June 30, 1927 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 33.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3009.⁹ John Andrew Luke Jr. was born on August 15, 1922 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,4,5,6,7,10 He married Hope Michener Besser on August 27, 1944 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.³ John Andrew Luke Jr. died on January 31, 1995 at Orange Co., California, at age 72.^4,9,10

     Her Social Security Number was 358-12-8408.⁴ Hope Michener Besser was born on June 29, 1926 at Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas.^1,5,4,2,3 As of August 27, 1944,her married name was Luke.¹ She married John Andrew Luke Jr., son of John Andrew Luke and Mary Clyde Hancock, on August 27, 1944 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.¹ Hope Michener Besser died on April 19, 2003 at Orange Co., California, at age 76.⁴

     Ivan Thomas Bland was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on September 26, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Colleen Webster Craig, daughter of John William Craig and Josephine Nannie Webster, on April 19, 1945 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,1 Ivan Thomas Bland died on October 20, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,4

     Larry Thomas Bland Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 He was born on September 15, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Norma Jean Radford, daughter of Clyde Wilton Radford and Evie Mae Coates, on June 9, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Larry Thomas Bland Sr. died on March 6, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.⁵ He Larry Thomas Bland Sr., "Pops" (AKA Streaker), 75, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Pops was reunited with Mama Jean the love of his life. He is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Martin and husband, David, and Teresa Bland; sons, Larry Bland Jr. and wife, Melissa, and Clyde Bland; grandchild, Neal Riddle; sister, Sandra Hunt and husband, Michael; and brothers, Gary Bland and wife, Sandy, JJ Bland, and Jack Bland. He was the owner of LBT Trucking Inc. He loved spending time with his family, always making everyone laugh by telling his trucking stories with his smiling face. He will be greatly missed by all of those lives he touched over the years. A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pops we will miss you dearly. Give mom hugs and kisses from all of us. We love you. on March 9, 2021.⁵

     John Berchmans Daily was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 235 Matsonford Road, West Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 He married Josephine Mahala Conner, daughter of Valentine Thrash Conner and Kate Elma "Hatta" Tice.^1,5 John Berchmans Daily was born on September 1, 1907 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He died on November 26, 1970 at Bryn Mawr, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.^2,5 He J. Berchmans Daily, a partner in H. A. N. Daily Co., food brokers, 7 Heather Rd., Bala Cynwyd, died Thursday at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was 63 and lived at 1306 Flat Rock Penn Valley. His firm was founded by his father in 1910. Mr. Daily was a member of the National Food Brokers Association, Philadelphia Food Brokers Association, Association of Manufacturers Representatives, Philadelphia Country Club and the Holy Name Society of St. Justin Roman Catholic Church, Belmont Hills. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Preparatory School and the University of Pennsylvania. Surviving are his wife, the former Josephine M. Conner; two brothers, the Rev. Coleman A. Daily, S.J., and F. Regis, and a sister, Mrs. Herbert V. Loesch. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, West Con-shohocken. on November 28, 1970.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-07-4522.⁷ Josiah Kerr "Joseph" Fussell was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.^4,5,8 He was born on October 31, 1907 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,7,2,3,4,5 He married Thelma Viola Gearheart, daughter of Ernest Tilvern Gearheart and Atha Almira Coleman, on November 29, 1933 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,6 Josiah Kerr "Joseph" Fussell and Thelma Viola Gearheart were divorced on January 26, 1945 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ Josiah Kerr "Joseph" Fussell died on April 20, 1979 at Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia, at age 71.^7,5,8 He Mr. Josiah Fussell age 71 of 6930 Lakeway Drive, Mechanicsville, died April 20, 1979. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannye B. Fussell; two sons, Bruce W. Fussell of Wytheville, Va. and Wayne A. Fussell of Demopolis, Ala; two daughters, Shirley F. Long and Carol F. Dunn of Reston, Va; two brothers, Berkley Fussell of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Kenneth E. Fussell of Chase City, Va; two sisters, Lelia Throckmorton of Boynton Beach, Fla. and Mrs Wilnette Nance of Fort Myers, Fla; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. on April 21, 1979.⁸

     James Edward Dowdy was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 29, 1916 at Lipps, Wise Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Thelma Viola Gearheart, daughter of Ernest Tilvern Gearheart and Atha Almira Coleman, on September 28, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ James Edward Dowdy died on July 25, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,5 He James Edward Dowdy, 84, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 25, 2000. During WWII he served in the US Army with the rank of master sergeant in the 3rd Armored Division. He retired from Bell Atlantic Telephone Company. Mr. Dowdy was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and a long time member of Babcock Masonic Lodge #322 A.F. & A.M., Highland Springs, Va. Surviving are his wife, Ollie Mahone Kirby Dowdy; stepsons, John Wesley Kirby Jr. of Blacksburg, Dr. David Alan Kirby and his wire Corita of Fredericksburg and Gary Wayne Kirby and his wife, Julia of Roanoke; three stepgrandchildren, Brian Kirby, Douglas Kirby and Lauren Kirby of Fredericksburg; and a sister, Virginia Dowdy of Tappahannock. on July 27, 2000.⁵

     James Anthony Dunn III was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 5, 1936 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,4 He married Thelma Carole Fussell, daughter of Josiah Kerr "Joseph" Fussell and Thelma Viola Gearheart, on July 29, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 James Anthony Dunn III died on February 5, 2019 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 82.⁴ He Dunn, James A. III - Lifelong Williamsburg, VA area resident, Jim Dunn, 82, died February 5, 2019 in Williamsburg. He was born in Richmond, VA on December 5, 1936. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Thelma F. (Pitta Pat) Dunn; his sons James Michael Dunn (Beth), of Logan, Ohio, Christopher Shawn Dunn (Kris), of Fayetteville, NC, and Paul Fitzpatrick Dunn, of Williamsburg, four grandchildren; Emily Dunn and David Dunn of Logan, Ohio and Kaiya Dunn and Sydney Dunn of Williamsburg, VA and a great-granddaughter, Sophia Dunn, Logan, Ohio, and a great-grandson Jameson. He also leaves two brothers and their wives: John L. Dunn (Sharon) of Yorktown and Jeffrey A. Dunn (Ann) of Williamsburg, six nieces, and one nephew as well as many cousins and close friends. He is preceded in death by his Father, James A. Dunn, Jr. and his Mother, Theresa Fitzpatrick Dunn. Mr. Dunn was a senior Clandestine Operations Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency serving as a Deputy Chief of Station and Chief of Station in two Africa countries. In his early years, Mr. Dunn was a CIA Special Operations Officer serving multiple tours in Southeast Asia, Central America, and South America. He retired in 1991 with over 36 years with the CIA and worked for another 17 years retiring from that position in 2009. He and his wife enjoyed travel and were able to visit over 40 countries throughout their marriage. Mr. Dunn was an athlete having played high school football and basketball. He was an avid volleyball and fast pitch softball player in his early adult life in Williamsburg. He also had a real passion for his grandchildren spending as much time as he could in their company. In his later years, Jim spent a lot of time doing the family cooking and enjoyed this task very much. His other major hobby was reading which gave him a great deal of pleasure. In addition, he was a friend of Bill W. for 43 years. A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond, VA. on February 8, 2019.⁴

     Edwin Clifton Long was born on May 4, 1931 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Shirley Laverne Fussell, daughter of Josiah Kerr "Joseph" Fussell and Thelma Viola Gearheart, on October 27, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Edwin Clifton Long died on July 2, 2022 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 91.³

     Debra Jane Long was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.⁴ She HARPER, Debra Long - On December 4, 2021, Kennie and Debbie Harper celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She turned 69 on June 10, 2022, and four months later, on October 10, 2022, Debra Jane Long Harper went to be with her Heavenly Father. Meeting her Savior is something Debbie had prepared for her whole life, and she shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with every person she encountered, whether family, friend or stranger. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin C. Long; granddaughter, Kendall LeAnne Harper; parents-in-law, Rhyley and Mildred Harper, and a multitude of brothers and sisters in Christ. She is survived by her loving husband and soulmate, Kenneth Drew Harper; daughter, Angel Harper James (Bruce); son, Joshua Drew Harper (Allison); grandchildren, Millie Jane Wood (Matt), Savannah Page Harper, and Jacob Drew Harper; great-grandchildren; Levi, Ava, Raina Jane, Anson, and Quincy; mother, Shirley F. Long; siblings, Cliff Long, Bobby Long, Kim Johnston, and Matt Long. Numerous nephews and nieces were blessed to have her as their "Aunt Sissie." Debbie was a founding member of Mechanicsville Christian Center and served as the Missionettes director and teacher for 23 years. She also facilitated various Christian women's studies. Debbie was co-founder and music leader of the River Community Church, also known as Golf Cart Church. Debbie was affectionately referred to as; DJ, Deb, Debra Jane, Momma, Mom, Grammie, Gram, Gramarama, Graham Cracker, Sissie, and Miss Debbie. Many were blessed to call her a friend.³ She was born on June 10, 1953 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 As of December 4, 1971,her married name was Harper.¹ She married Kenneth Drew Harper on December 4, 1971 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,3 Debra Jane Long died on October 10, 2022 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 69.³