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     Carlton Lynnwood Hodges was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 31, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Susan Elaine Akers, daughter of Selma Johnson "Duck" Akers and Brenda Mae Anderson, on October 6, 1984 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 Carlton Lynnwood Hodges died on June 12, 2001 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 38.^3,4 He HODGES, Carlton L., 38, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001 from injuries received as the result of an automobile accident. Surviving are his wife, Susan Akers Hodges; children, Zach and Caitlin Hodges; parents, Bobby and Ann Hodges; grandfathers, Roy T. Hodges and James Clarence Hodges; several aunts and uncles also survive. Graveside services will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park. on June 14, 2001.⁴

     Agnes Dorn Eastridge was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-10-3096.⁵ She was born on September 5, 1905 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ As of October 27, 1944,her married name was Akers.¹ She married Oscar Amos Akers, son of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" Hearn, on October 27, 1944 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2 Agnes Dorn Eastridge died on July 24, 2003 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 97.² She Agnes D. "Aggie" Akers, 98, of 118 Morrison Drive, Princeton, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Nelson's Private Board and Care in Princeton. Born September 5, 1903 in Marion, Va., she was the daughter of the late Guy and Rose (Taylor) Eastridge. She was a retired nurse serving patients at Princeton Memorial Hospital and Princeton Community Hospital for 45 years. She was very dedicated to her profession and was well-known for the wonderful care she provided to all she served. She was a charter member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton. In addition to her parents, her husband, Oscar A. Akers, one son, Coy Roarke, one brother, George Eastridge, and three sisters, Bell Taylor, Ella May Bowling and Louise Bunsteine, preceded her in death. Surviving include two sisters, Martha Runyon and her husband, Woodrow, of Princeton, and Gladys Fleenor, of Seattle, Wash., several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton. on July 26, 2003.²

     Wanda Maxine Kyer was buried at Parsons Cemetery, Parsons, Tucker Co., West Virginia.³ She was born in 1920 at Porterwood, Tucker Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of August 28, 1937,her married name was Akers.² She married Harry Forest Akers, son of Oscar Amos Akers and Margaret Ann Ring, on August 28, 1937 at Parsons, Tucker Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Wanda Maxine Kyer died in 1984 at West Virginia.³

     Michael Reed Akers Michael Reed “Mick” Akers, 85, a resident of Montrose, passed from this life Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center in Elkins. Mick was born on Friday, March 8, 1940, in Parsons, a son of the late Harry Forest Akers and Wanda Maxine Kyre Akers. On August 19, 1961, in Oakland, MD, he married Joan “Jo” Jean Rosier Akers, who preceded him in death on May 7, 2016. Left to cherish Mick’s memory are three children, stepson, Michael Lynn Rosier of Parsons, Shawn Reed Akers and wife, Madaline, of Montrose and Tammy Tingler and husband, Gary, of Elkins, two granddaughters, Heather Wray and Cassie Diaz, one great-granddaughter, Laila Summerfield that he called “Grandpa’s girl”, a brother, Harry Lynn Akers “Crazy Harry”, his cat, Blackie, several step grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Mick in death besides his parents and wife was one sister, Marcette Vaughn of Texas. Mick attended the schools of Randolph County and later obtained his GED. He had worked for Sealtest as a delivery man, Lamberts Chevrolet, Family Drug Store, Monga Grocery, and Labcraft. He had also worked as a carpenter and masonry. Mick and Jo owned Mick’s Produce, Mick’s Backhoe and Dozer Service for many years prior to becoming disabled in 1995. Mick was quite a “jokester” who enjoyed his antique cars and car shows, Wednesday gatherings of his friends and neighbors that he called the “BS sessions”, family gatherings and cookouts. The apple of his eye was Grandpa’s girl, Laila. A private graveside service was conducted at the Schoonover Cemetery on the family farm in Montrose.³ He was buried at Schoonover Cemetery, Montrose, Randolph Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 8, 1940 at Parsons, Tucker Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Joan Jean "Jo" Rosier on August 19, 1961 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland.^3,4 Michael Reed Akers died on March 19, 2025 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 85.³

     William Patrick McGhee Patrick McGhee, February 5, 1946 - September 6, 2017. William Patrick McGhee was born February 5, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia, son of the late William Cleveland and Marjorie Hazel Akers McGhee. Pat was a member of the Mullens High School class of 1964. He attended Marshall University, and received his bachelor's degree from the West Virginia Board of Regents. He taught in the Wyoming County school system, first as a traveling music teacher, then as a classroom teacher. He later worked for Twin Falls State Park and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Pat was a life-long learner. He spoke French and Spanish fluently, and was conversant in German, Italian, and Portuguese. Most recently he enrolled in an online course at UCLA to study Russian. He put his knowledge to good use by serving as an online tutor for international students who were studying English. Pat was a gifted musician. He took organ lessons as a teenager, which he paid for with money he earned from his paper route. Years later, he became the organist at the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, and continued playing the organ there until the Sunday before his death. For many years, Pat conducted the Mullens Community Christmas and Easter Cantatas. In this past year, he served as the church secretary. It may well be that Pat's greatest work, and a work to which he felt called, was the tender loving care he provided to his mother in the waning years of her life. This he did with much skill and devotion, and his family is forever grateful. He is survived by his aunt BettyJean Ziegler of Richmond, Virginia; his siblings: Kathy Lyon and her husband Larry of Attica, Indiana; Timothy McGhee and his wife Cindy of Charleston, West Virginia; Susan McGhee of Bloomington, Indiana; and Anne McGhee and her partner Dennis Gallagher of Wilmington, Delaware; his nieces and nephews: Don Lyon and his wife Kathie of Greenwood, Indiana; Chad Lyon and his partner Chris Ginter of Indianapolis, Indiana; Megan McGhee DeRuiter and her husband Neil of Scott Depot, West Virginia; Annie McGhee and her husband Blake Gehringer of Seattle, Washington; Halley Pradell of Wilmington, Delaware and Ben Pradell of Wilmington, Delaware; his great-nephews and great-niece: John Lyon, Willie DeRuiter, and Cindy Gehringer; numerous cousins, including Barbara Warden and her husband Carter of Beckley, West Virginia; and as many friends as there are stars in the sky.² He was born on February 5, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on September 6, 2017 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 71.²

     Zora Celia Elaine Webb Zora Webb Rucker, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the home of her daughter. Zora was born in Mullens, West Virginia on May 14, 1943 to the late Romey Maynard Webb and Virginia Marie McGhee Webb. She was married to the late Garland H. Rucker. Zora had worked for many years as a nursing assistant with Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. She was an active member of Rosewood First Baptist Church in Goldsboro and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. Zora also served in the Women’s United Ministries. Interment will be on Monday at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, Virginia. Zora is survived by her daughters, Jacki Barnett and husband Joseph “Buddy” of Goldsboro and Dianna Barnett of Rosewood; son, Rev. A. Tracy Webb and wife Betty of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Timothy Webb and wife Jessica, Jonathan Webb, Michael “Wayne” Barnett, Jr., Joseph “Joey” Barnett III and wife Kimberly, Crystal Elaine Barnett and Tyler Barnett; and three great-grandchildren, Solomon Webb, Emmaleigh Faye Barnett and Elijah Brooks Barnett.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on May 14, 1943 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 2, 1962,her married name was Weiss.² She married Ronald Gilbert "Ronnie" Weiss on July 2, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Zora Celia Elaine Webb and Ronald Gilbert "Ronnie" Weiss were divorced on August 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of February 9, 1979,her married name was Allen.² Zora Celia Elaine Webb married Charles Vanson Allen on February 9, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Zora Celia Elaine Webb and Charles Vanson Allen were divorced on August 20, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of March 9, 1985,her married name was Rucker.² Zora Celia Elaine Webb married Garland Hammond "Sam" Rucker Sr. on March 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Zora Celia Elaine Webb died on November 28, 2018 at North Carolina at age 75.⁴

     Garland Hammond "Sam" Rucker Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 His Social Security Number was 224-46-5356.⁴ He RUCKER, Garland H., (Sam), 62, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Surviving are his wife, Zora Elaine Rucker of Roanoke; mother, Alice S. Rucker; children, Tracy Webb of Barboursville, W.Va., Garland Rucker, Jr. of Ironto, Robert Rucker of Narrows, Debra Blankenship of Narrows, Sharon Lowery of Narrows, Jacki Barnett of Goldsboro, N.C., Dianna Barnett of Rocky Mount, Va., Paula Rucker of Narrows; brothers, Lawrence Rucker and Ralph Rucker, both of Roanoke; sisters, Marie Hall of Daleville, Christine Fairis of Roanoke, Shirly Spence of Blue Ridge, Viola Doss of Roanoke, Jean Likens of Roanoke, Judy Reynolds of Roanoke; fourteen grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He was born on April 25, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Zora Celia Elaine Webb, daughter of Romey Maynard Webb and Virginia Marie McGhee, on March 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7 Garland Hammond "Sam" Rucker Sr. died on June 21, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-8793.⁵ Ronald Gilbert "Ronnie" Weiss was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on November 26, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 He married Zora Celia Elaine Webb, daughter of Romey Maynard Webb and Virginia Marie McGhee, on July 2, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ronald Gilbert "Ronnie" Weiss and Zora Celia Elaine Webb were divorced on August 24, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Ronald Gilbert "Ronnie" Weiss died on May 28, 2008 at Virginia at age 70.^5,3 He Ronald Gilbert Weiss, 70, of Riner, passed away on May 28, 2008. Internment will be at 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on June 1, 2008.³

     Robert Akers Winfrey was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He Robert (Bob) Akers Winfrey, 87, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2017. Bob was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on November 20th, 1929 to Marion and Nell Winfrey. Spending the majority of his life in Charlotte, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1947. Bob was married to Peggy Moore on April 10th, 1955 and the two were happily married for 58 years before Peggy’s passing. Bob cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He supported his grandchildren in their every endeavor. While he attended all of their school events, church programs and dance recitals, Bob particularly enjoyed spending an afternoon or evening at a ball field. Above all, Bob was a man of faith and a loyal servant to the Lord, living his life with honesty and integrity. Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean War. After the war, he worked for Biltmore Dairy Farms. He loved golf and later found passion in his work as a golf equipment salesman for various companies including PING. In addition to golf, he enjoyed a variety of sports including college basketball, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Major League Baseball, Atlanta Braves. Bob is survived by his two children, Robert Winfrey Jr. and Jan DeSilva (her husband Ralph DeSilva); his three grandchildren David DeSilva (his fiancé Kimmy McCarthy), Matt Winfrey (his wife Rebecca Winfrey) and Dana DeSilva; his great-grandson, Oakley Winfrey as well as other friends and family. Bob is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Winfrey. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at Sharon Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on November 20, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8 He married Peggy Marie Moore on April 10, 1955 at Pleasant Hill, Anson Co., North Carolina.^2,4,9 Robert Akers Winfrey died on March 17, 2017 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^3,4,8

     Peggy Marie Moore was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 239-34-9902.⁵ She was born on January 26, 1928 at McFarlan, Anson Co., North Carolina.^4,3,5 As of April 10, 1955,her married name was Winfrey.¹ She married Robert Akers Winfrey, son of Marion Clyde Winfrey and Nellie May "Nell" Akers, on April 10, 1955 at Pleasant Hill, Anson Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Peggy Marie Moore died on March 12, 2013 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^4,3,5,6 She Peggy M. Winfrey, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on March 12, 2013. She was born on January 26, 1928, in McFarlan, NC, to Robert and Bertha Moore. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Winfrey, Charlotte; her two children, Janice DeSilva and husband Ralph, and Robert A. Winfrey, Jr., all of Charlotte; her sister, Marian Benfield, Charlotte; her grandchildren, David DeSilva, Matthew Winfrey and wife Rebecca, and Dana DeSilva; and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she loved dearly. Interment will be in Sharon Memorial Park. on March 13, 2013.³