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     Frances Willis was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her married name was Church.² She married Billy Joe Church.^2,3 Frances Willis was born on May 12, 1939 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,3 She died on August 1, 2018 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.³ She Church Frances W., May 12, 1939 - August 1, 2018. Frances W. Church, 79, of Boones Mill, Va, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Frances was born in Ashland, W.Va. on May 12, 1939. Since her late husband Billy Joe Church's passing in 1977, she dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After a short career with the FBI and raising her children, she worked in management for several regional pharmacies before retiring. In addition to her late husband, Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Frank E. and Inez Guilliams Willis; her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Church; and her sister, Emma Lawless. She is survived by her three children, Tamey Conner, Mark Church (Lynn), and Marlene Wray (Michael); her six grandchildren, Christen Church (Donnie Parrish), Jessica Nichols (Eric Jantz), Adam Church (Abbey), Sydney Church (Dan Stenger), Megan Whitaker (Sam), and Laura Conner; and her six great-grandchildren, Braxton Nichols, Bethany Conner, Isla Church-Parrish, Sullivan Church-Parrish, Jaxon Whitaker, and Aaron Church; her "adopted" son, Clifton Gill; her sister, Becky Darago (Carl); her brother, Bobby Willis (Linda); and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Frances' long-time friend, Virginia Bussey, and to Good Samaritan Hospice. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flora Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, Va. The funeral service will be held at Flora Funeral Home on Saturday, August 4 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Richard Huggins of Lakeland, Fla. will be officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Mountain View Memorial Park. on August 2, 2018.³

     James Stevens "Jim" Lawless was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 24, 1931 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Emma Ethelene Willis, daughter of Frank Edward Willis and Clara Inez Guilliams, circa 1957.^1,2 James Stevens "Jim" Lawless died on December 24, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,4 He On Tuesday, December 24, 2013, James Stevens (Jim) Lawless, 82, also known as "DeeDee," said farewell to his earthly home in Boones Mill, Va., and stepped into his eternal Heavenly home. Jim was born in Welch, W.Va., to Jesse Peter Lawless and Hattie Frances (Dodson) Lawless. He grew up in West Virginia, where he met the love of his life, Emma, his wife of 56 years. He was a graduate of Northfork High School, Class of 1950, and then received his Bachelor degree in Business Law and Accounting. < Jim proudly served our country as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1952 to 1960. He began his work career with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Washington, D.C., in 1955 where he retired as an Assistant Section Chief in 1987. He received his Certificate of Ordination as a Deacon in 1968 in Forestville, Md. Jim was an active member of Boones Mill Baptist Church. Jim is survived by his wife, Emma; and two sons, Russell Lawless, of Boones Mill, and Rodney Lawless (Tammy), of Callaway. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Mike, Hobert, Ted and Mack Lawless; and sisters, Nora and Blanche. His sister, Gladys Simmons, survives. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Amanda Lawless, of Roanoke, Angie McGhee (Freddy), of Boones Mill, Tim Lawless (Megan), of Boones Mill, Rebecca Loan (James), of Callaway, and Tracy Weddle (Philip), of Callaway; 11 great-grandchildren, Emmaleigh Rose, Gabrielle Rose, Brittany McGhee, Rylan McGhee, Andrew McGhee, Laci Lawless, Brandon Mathena, Jessie Mathena, Christian Loan, Kylee Sink and Zoe Weddle also survive. Jim loved his family, gospel and bluegrass music, collecting clocks, and proudly displaying his passion for this country - he loved the American flag and all that it stands for! He enjoyed serving Boones Mill Baptist Church. Jim's church family held a special place in his heart. The family would like to thank the staff of Amedisys Home Health Care for all of the support, care and compassion; as well as the overwhelming love from many friends, relatives, and members of Boones Mill Baptist Church with their cards, visits, phone calls, food and much needed prayers. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. Funeral Service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dr. Richard Harrell officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boones Mill, Va. on December 26, 2013.⁴

     Billy Joe Church was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Frances Willis, daughter of Frank Edward Willis and Clara Inez Guilliams.^1,4 Billy Joe Church was born on September 11, 1935 at West Virginia.^2,3 He died on January 9, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 227-52-0425.³ Erma Arlene Guilliams was born on March 28, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 As of June 14, 1958,her married name was Custer.¹ She married Daniel Wayne "Danny" Custer, son of Willie Clinton Custer and Eva Pauline Guilliams, on June 14, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 Erma Arlene Guilliams died on January 26, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,5,3 She Erma Guilliams Custer, 73, of Callaway, passed through the gates of heaven on January 26, 2013, having not awakened from complications from a brain aneurysm suffered on December 23, 2013. She was born on March 28, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, T.L. (John) Guilliams and Minnie Nichols Guilliams; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann Guilliams Webb and Henry Webb; and brother-in-law, Glenn Randleman. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Danny Custer; son, Keith Custer, and girlfriend, Debbie Shouse, both Roanoke; daughter, Sherri Custer, Callaway; five grandchildren, 2nd Lt. Clinton Custer and wife, Kristin, Ft. Sill, Okla., Chelsea Custer, Vienna, Mitch Custer, Roanoke, special granddaughter, Jami Leigh Stanley, Callaway, and Dylan Stanley, Callaway; one great- grandson, Alexander Lee Custer, Ft. Sill, Okla; two sisters, Nancy Bradley, Rocky Mount, and Barbara Randleman, Winston Salem, N.C. , along with a host of nieces ;and nephews. Erma worked at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital for almost fifty years. She was a lifelong member of St. Peters in the Mountains Episcopal Church where she served in many capacities including church organist for more years than anyone can remember. Her Sunday morning loaf of bread and famous pound cake will be sorely missed. Erma was a lover of any sport played with a ball and was especially fond of Duke Basketball, Redskins football and Dodgers baseball. She enjoyed her children's and grandchildren's sports and hardly ever missed a game, cheering their teams and razzing the referees. She will be missed by all. The family would like to give special thanks for the care Erma received from the Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and also the Carilion Clinic Hospice staff, especially Kitty Ruby and Karen Tosh. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 at St. Peters Church, Callaway, with the Rev. John Heck officiating. Interment will be private before the service at the Church Columbarium. on January 27, 2013.⁴