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     Alvin Milton Hodges was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on September 28, 1930 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Lillian Joyce Smith, daughter of Hobert Worth "Hogie" Smith and Lelia Jane Dorothy Ramsey, on December 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Alvin Milton Hodges and Lillian Joyce Smith were divorced on November 5, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Alvin Milton Hodges died on June 28, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.^4,5

     Jeanette Justine Wyper was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-3819.⁵ She was born on January 22, 1912 at Lonaconing, Allegany Co., Maryland.^1,5 As of May 28, 1937,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Walter Cecil Smith, son of James Cary Preston Smith and Virginia E. "Virgie" Lucas, on May 28, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 Jeanette Justine Wyper died on January 11, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^3,5,6 She Mrs. Jeanette Wyper Smith, age 78, of Roanoke died Saturday, January 11, 1992, at her home. She was past president of the Woman's Club of Roanoke, a member of the Thursday Morning Music Club, and the Roanoke Symphony. She was a volunteer at Community Hospital of the Roanoke Valley. Surviving are her husband, Walter Cecil Smith; two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty and John Hundley, Daleville; Joan S. Blankenship, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Elaine and her husband, Barry Montgomery, Scruggs; Diana and her husband, Linley Hackworth, Roanoke; John W. Blankenship, Gaithersburg, Md; two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 2:00 p.m. Monday with the Rev. James Beverley officiating. on January 12, 1992.³

     John Taylor Hundley John Taylor Hundley, 89, of Daleville, Va., went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on August 24, 1931, to the late Jeremiah (Poage) and Sallie Metz Hundley. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Laura Hundley and Margaret H. Mitchell; brothers, Marvin (infant) and Harold Hundley; son-in-law, Barry Montgomery; and brother-in-law, Woodrow Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty; two loving daughters, Elaine H. Montgomery and Diana H. Hackworth (Linley); grandsons, David Montgomery (Rita) and Michael Hackworth; granddaughters, Laura Montgomery and Brittney Cumbie (Scott); great-granddaughters, Judy and Zelena Montgomery, Taylor and Emily Cumbie; great-grandsons, Raylyn Holden and Keegan Montgomery; nephews, Jerry and Fred Hundley, and John Blankenship; and sisters-in-law, Kathryn Hundley and Joan Blankenship. John was a lifelong member of Melrose Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and teacher of Beacon Sunday School Class. He was acknowledged on February 14, 2021, with a Melrose Honors Plaque for faithful service. He attended Bluefield College and was in the 101st Airborne Division, member of Melrose Masonic Lodge, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and Kazim Shriners. He was employed by B.F. Parrott and Company, General contractors as a Superintendent/Estimator from 1951 to 1977. He partnered with Acoustical Service from 1977 to 1992 where he retired as President. John's loves were most of all his Lord and Savior, his church, and his family. He enjoyed golfing with his friends, traveling to the beach, cruising, sitting on the back porch watching the neighbors' dogs play. The family appreciates the special care given to John by Jason and Team at Carilion Hospice. Thanks to the many neighbors and special neighbors, Brenda and Mark Hudgins, a very special caregiver, Lisa, who was a ray of sunshine. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Melrose Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Mofield officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on August 24, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He married Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Smith, daughter of Walter Cecil Smith and Jeanette Justine Wyper, on December 28, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 John Taylor Hundley died on February 21, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.⁵

     Barry Allan Montgomery Montgomery, Barry Allan 68 year old of Scruggs passed away on April 17, 2021. On April 16,1953 he was born to the late Joseph and Janie (Maxey) Montgomery. On May 2nd, 1981 he married the love of his life, Shirley Elaine Hundley. He retired from Western Virginia Water Authority (Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant) after 30 years of service. He enjoyed farming, spending time with his family, and getting out and seeing people. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, David (Rita) Montgomery of Floyd and Laura (Bobby Cook) Montgomery of Moneta. His pride and joys were his grandchildren, Judith "Judy" Montgomery, Tyler, Savannah Clemmer, Raylyn Holden, Zelena and Keegan Montgomery. He is also survived by his siblings, Linda Montgomery and Alvin Montgomery. He is also survived by his wife's family, John and Betty Hundley, sister in law Diana (Linley) Hackworth, and nephew Michael Hackworth. He is also survived by family from the Maxey, Montgomery, Hundley, Smith, and Blankenship sides. The family wants to thank Carilion Hospice, Helen and Juliann for all the love and care they showed Barry while in their care. The family would also like to thank all of Franklin County's first responders for their support during this time. His last wish was to continue helping people so he donated his body to science.² He was born on April 16, 1953 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Shirley Elaine Hundley, daughter of John Taylor Hundley and Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Smith, on May 2, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Barry Allan Montgomery died on April 17, 2021 at Virginia at age 68.²