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     Choy Dalfort LaPrad was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 19, 1926 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Violet Grace "Peggy" Gearheart, daughter of Johnson Henry Gearheart and Virginia Cadelia Bowling, on July 11, 1984 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,4 Choy Dalfort LaPrad died on March 3, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,3 He LaPRAD, Choy Dalfort, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 3, 2000. He was a member of Grace and Truth Baptist Church, and V.F.W. Post #1264. He fought for his country during WW II and received the Purple Heart Accommodation while serving in the Army. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Violet G. LaPrad; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Kenneth Jones, Bristol, Tenn., Barbara and James Auther, Roanoke, Brenda and Sonny Ryan, Phoebe and Joe Scarbro, Roanoke; sisters, Betty LaPrad, Norfolk, Iris Halsey, Sparta, N.C; six other children, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at 2 p.m. from Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Fred Fryar officiating. Burial to follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 5, 2000.³

     Barbara Ray Shepperd was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 227-76-5951.⁸ She was born on January 24, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,8,7 As of May 31, 1965,her married name was Feather.⁴ She married Elder Leon Feather on May 31, 1965 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ Barbara Ray Shepperd and Elder Leon Feather were divorced on August 30, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of April 14, 1990,her married name was Arthur.³ Barbara Ray Shepperd married James Wesley "Jimmy" Arthur on April 14, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 Barbara Ray Shepperd died on April 23, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^3,9,8 She Barbara Ray Shepperd Arthur, 55, passed away Sunday April 23, 2006 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born in Roanoke on January 24, 1951, a daughter of the late William A. and Violet Gearheart Shepperd She married James Wesley Arthur on April 14, 1990. Barbara was retired from Double Envelope of Roanoke. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Albert Shepperd and her mother, Violet La Prad. She loved to dance, knit and crochet, she enjoyed cooking and holiday dinners and days at the pool. She was a fan of Nascar's Greg Biffle. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, James Arthur of Roanoke; her daughter; Rhonda Feather Leonard and husband, Ted; her loving terrier, Roxie; three sisters, Peggy Jones and husband, Kenny of Bristol, Tenn; Brenda Shepperd-Ryan of Roanoke and Phoebe Shepperd of Roanoke. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews as well as two god-sons. A service celebrating Barbara's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Fred Fryar. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 25, 2006.³

     Her married name was Garland.² Brenda Gail Shepperd After a long, hard fight, Brenda Garland Johnson, succumbed to cancer Friday, April 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. She fought this disease with so much grace and strength until her last breath. She loved her two boys, her grandchildren as well as her work. She was the owner of Teaberry’s Café and Catering in Vinton, VA where she loved to keep busy and feed whomever walked through her doors. She is survived by her husband, Russ Johnson; children, son, Billy Garland and wife Patti Garland, and son, Tony Garland and wife Jessica Garland, step-daughter, Kelly Arthur, and step-daughter, Krissy Benson and husband Tater Benson; seven grandchildren, Michael Garland and fiancé, Kimberly Martin, Cassie Raymond and husband, Tyler Raymond, Summer Humphrey and husband, Steven Humphrey, Dalton Garland and wife, Katie Garland, Sydney Arthur, and Jacob and Audrey Benson; and four great-grandchildren, Cayden and Liam Humphrey, Maci Silva, and Wyatt Garland.⁵ She married William Dalton Garland.² Brenda Gail Shepperd was born on December 27, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 As of August 26, 1983,her married name was Ryan.² She married Matthew McKinley Ryan on August 26, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Brenda Gail Shepperd and Matthew McKinley Ryan were divorced on October 9, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of December 20, 2008,her married name was Johnson.² Brenda Gail Shepperd married Russell Edward Johnson on December 20, 2008 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,5 Brenda Gail Shepperd died on April 12, 2019 at Virginia at age 65.⁵

     Phoebe Lorraine Shepperd was born on March 28, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of February 29, 2000,her married name was Scarbro.³ She married Adrian Joe Scarbro on February 29, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Phoebe Lorraine Shepperd and Adrian Joe Scarbro were divorced on November 13, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Phoebe Lorraine Shepperd died on December 27, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.⁵ She Phoebe L. Shepperd, 65, of Roanoke, Va., passed away at her home on Monday, December 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet; and two sisters, Barbara and Brenda. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Samantha Elmore; three grandchildren, C.J., Chloe, and Eric; and a sister, Peggy. on December 29, 2021.⁵

     Elder Leon Feather was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 227-50-2050.⁵ He was born on March 19, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Barbara Ray Shepperd, daughter of Willian Albert Jay "Fuzzy" Shepperd and Violet Grace "Peggy" Gearheart, on May 31, 1965 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Elder Leon Feather and Barbara Ray Shepperd were divorced on August 30, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Elder Leon Feather died on October 22, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^5,3,4 He FEATHER, Elder Leon, (Sonny), 60, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Susan B. Feather; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda Gail and Ted Leonard; stepchildren, Tony and Jessica Smith; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Delores Feather, Ronald and Angie Feather; sister, Jenny Lee Hall Brown; stepgrandchildren, Kara and Jason; a special nephew, Ray Feather; special friend, Wendell (Boots) Craft; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Myron D. Atkinson with burial in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 2002.⁴

     Larry Thomas "Tommy" Gearheart was born on April 12, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 He married Helen Gertrude Howard on November 6, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Larry Thomas "Tommy" Gearheart and Helen Gertrude Howard were divorced on June 19, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Larry Thomas "Tommy" Gearheart married Mary Frances Caviness on September 25, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Larry Thomas "Tommy" Gearheart died on July 23, 2005 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,2