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     Joan Elizabeth Brown Joan Brown Akers of Roanoke passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Scearce Brown, a brother, Sandy Brown and granddaughter, Lindsay Shepard. Surviving is her fiance, Hugh Myers; children, Troy J. Akers (Kellie), Monica Shepard (Gary), Joshua S. Akers (Lynn Forbes), Calvin Myers, and Crystal Roberts; grandchildren, Tyler Akers (Sarah), Chad Shepard, Alisa Sale (Johnny), Charlotte Akers, Megan Forbes, Jonathan and Sidney Roberts; great grandchildren, Skylar, Charlie and Hudson Akers; sister, Brenda Jones; and brother, Wallace Brown.⁴ She was born on August 18, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3 As of December 6, 1963,her married name was Akers.¹ She married Steven Otha Akers, son of Otha Pelton "O.P." Akers and Florence R. Webb, on December 6, 1963 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Joan Elizabeth Brown and Steven Otha Akers were divorced on May 14, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Joan Elizabeth Brown died on June 2, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Cathy Suzanne Holden was buried at Webb Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 24, 1947 at Florida.^1,2 As of February 14, 1970,her married name was Akers.¹ She married James Michael Akers on February 14, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Cathy Suzanne Holden died on March 4, 2025 at Thonotosassa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 77.²

     James Michael Akers James Michael Akers, known to most as “Jim” or “Jimbo,” and to his grandchildren as “Grumpy,” was born on September 24, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia. His beloved wife, Suzanne Holden Akers, born Cathy Suzanne Holden on November 24, 1947, in Florida, was “Suzy” to her friends and “Grammy” to her grandchildren. Together, Jim and Suzanne shared 54 years of marriage, beginning on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1970, in Roanoke, Virginia. They passed away just months apart - Jim on September 26, 2024, in Brooksville, Florida, and Suzanne on March 4, 2025, in Thonotosassa, Florida. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy, where he trained as an electrical engineer. He later built a career creating flight simulators and motion-based ride systems for theme parks - work that combined precision, innovation, and a sense of wonder. Suzanne devoted her life to caring for others, working as a registered nurse, a schoolteacher, and a child welfare worker investigating child abuse. Her compassion and determination left a mark on every life she touched. Beyond their professions, Jim and Suzanne were true partners in life. They loved traveling together, often making the long drive from Florida to Virginia for family reunions, or to Tennessee to spend time with loved ones. Family was the center of their lives, and their love extended across generations. They are survived by their four children: Jennifer Speakman; David Akers and his wife Cherridon; Rebecca Walser and her husband Ronald; and Christopher Akers and his wife Holly. They were proud grandparents to Bronsyn Speakman (wife Lindsey) and great-grandson Jonah; Mason and Dustin Speakman; Jubilee, Asher, Senona, Eden, and Zoe Akers; Ashley Tuttle (husband Mike) and great-grandson Miles; Reid, Reagan, and Reese Walser; and Stephen and Elizabeth Akers. Jim and Suzanne will be laid to rest together in the Webb family cemetery in Callaway, Virginia. Their joint burial will honor the lifelong partnership they shared and the legacy of love, devotion, and family they leave behind. They will be remembered as Grammy and Grumpy, Jim and Suzy, but most of all as Mom and Dad - pillars of strength, love, and laughter whose presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished.³ He was buried at Webb Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 24, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Cathy Suzanne Holden, daughter of Norman Roger Holden and Virginia Christine Webb, on February 14, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 James Michael Akers died on September 26, 2024 at Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 77.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-44-5541.⁵ Noah Benjamin Webb was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on July 27, 1886 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1887.^2,3,5,4 He married Belle McClellan Webb, daughter of William Lee "Willie" Webb and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on December 23, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Noah Benjamin Webb died on March 25, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6873.⁵ Clara Mae Webb was born on January 16, 1911 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,5 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Guilliams.² She married Clifford Melvin/Milton "Cliff" Guilliams on November 21, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,8 Clara Mae Webb died on December 16, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^5,9 She GUILLIAMS, Clara Webb, ("Sis"), 86, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 16, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Cliff M. Guilliams; daughter and son-law, Lawanna and Mason Smiley; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Marie Guilliams, Roger and Annie Guilliams; also granddaughters, Sonja and Ginny Smiley, Heidi and Jessica Guilliams, great-granddaughter, Amber Smiley; brothers and sisters-in-law, John W. and Gatha Webb, Noah B. and Evelyn Webb; sister-in-law, Evelyn D. Webb; and a host nephews, nieces and special friends. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 1997 from the Garden City Baptist Church with the Rev. Don McCasskill officiating. on December 18, 1997.³

     Johnie Willard "John" Webb was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on May 11, 1912 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Card has a birth year of 1913.^2,4,10 He married Gatha Jessmon Ridgeway on December 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11,6 Johnie Willard "John" Webb died on January 4, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^4,5,10,6 He Johnie W. Webb, 92, of Roanoke, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour Tuesday evening, January 4, 2005. Johnie was a longtime member of Garden City Baptist Church for 75 years and was retired owner of Webb Lumber Company. He was preceded in death by a a son-in-law, Windel R. Trail; and a grandson, Gregory W. Trail. Surviving is his devoted and loving wife of 66 years, Gatha Ridgeway Webb; his caring children, Gary W. Webb and wife, Vonda, Che-Chee W. Trail, Toby M. Webb and wife, Carla, all of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Farren W. Webb and wife, Lynette, Trace W. Webb and wife, Glenda, DeWayne M. Webb and wife, Michelle, D. Scott Webb and wife, Shari, Tosha T. Kiker and husband, Josh, Megan M. Webb, Katie E. Hutchinson and Lindsay R. Webb, all of Roanoke; his great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Gary Wayne, Hannah, Sarah, Meagan, Micah, Ceira, Heather, Corey, Miranda and Jerze; his brother, Noah B. Webb, Jr. of Roanoke; his brother-in-law, Cliff M. Guilliams of Roanoke; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Webb of Roanoke; numerous other relatives and close friends. Funeral service celebrating his life will be held at Garden City Baptist Church, Friday, January 7, 2005, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Don McCaskill, the Rev. Aubrey Dooley and the Rev. Greg Naude officiating. Interment in Bandy Cemetery. on January 6, 2005.⁶

     Frank Thomas Webb was born on May 7, 1916 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth month of April.^2,3 He died on January 29, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 18.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-7014.⁷ Hallie Marie Webb was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on May 21, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 As of May 31, 1936,her married name was Kelley.³ She married Cleo Douglas Kelley on May 31, 1936 at Bonsack, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Hallie Marie Webb died on December 22, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.²

     Willie Burton Webb was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on December 7, 1920 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Virginia Evelyn Dickerson on September 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Willie Burton Webb died on August 29, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.³