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     Jeremiah Nichols was buried at Nichols Family Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 24, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He died on July 25, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Mildred Dickerson was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on December 12, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1877,her married name was Hall.⁴ She married John William Hall, son of Freeburn Alexander Hall and Amanda Mary West, circa 1877.^1,4,3 Mildred Dickerson died on October 4, 1933 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,3 She Oct. 5 - Mrs. Mildred Dickerson Hall, 79, wife of John W. Hall, of Red Oak Grove neighborhood, died yesterday after a long illness. Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Mrs. W. M. Akers and Mrs. S. R. Simmons, of Floyd county, and Frank Hall; two brothers, Powhatan and George Dickerson, of Floyd; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Sowers and Mrs. Susan Simmons, of Blacksburg, and Mrs. Minerva Dickerson, of Vinton. Burial was in Zion cemetery today. on October 6, 1933.³

     Alexander B. Hall was born circa 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died before June 11, 1900 at Virginia.²

     John W. H. Hall was born on February 26, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died before June 11, 1900 at Virginia.³

     Harry Calvin Hall was born on November 2, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on October 7, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.²

     Wade Hall was born on July 17, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died before June 11, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6450.⁴ Fannie Belle Hall was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on January 20, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of October 13, 1909,her married name was Akers.⁵ She married William Monroe Akers on October 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 Fannie Belle Hall died on December 17, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^2,3 She Fannie Belle Hall Akers, 88, 4308 Longwood Ave., NW, died today in a local hospital. She was the widow of William Monroe Akers. Surviving are a son, Gaither Akers, Roanoke; a daughter, Mrs. W. C. Viar, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Ocie Simmons, Arlington; a brother, Frank O. Hall, Floyd. on December 17, 1971.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-26-9268.⁷ Ocie Lee Hall was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^8,3 She was born on May 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,7 As of December 29, 1915,her married name was Simmons.² She married Sidney Raymond Simmons on December 29, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Ocie Lee Hall died on March 10, 1986 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 94.^8,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7667.⁷ Frank Oakley Hall was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,3 He was born on February 17, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,8,7 He married Beulah I. Wade on December 30, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,10 Frank Oakley Hall died on November 17, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^2,8,3 He Frank Oakley Hall, 91, of Star Route, Floyd, died Saturday, November 17, 1984, in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. He is survived by two sons, William T. Hall, Bluefield, W. Va; Freeman A. Hall, Winter Haven, Fla; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Perry, Floyd; Mrs. Frances Call, Charlotte, N. C; Mrs. Jo Moricoe, Woolwine; Mrs. Belle Thompson, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Ocie Simmons, Arlington; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at the Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on November 19, 1984.³

     William Monroe Akers was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 He married Fannie Belle Hall, daughter of John William Hall and Mildred Dickerson, on October 13, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 William Monroe Akers died on March 22, 1923 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 40.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4431.¹¹ Gaither Lee Akers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8 He was born on August 26, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,11,6,7,9 He married Claudia Briffette Wilson on April 5, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,8,9 Gaither Lee Akers died on July 2, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^4,11,6,8 He AKERS, Gaither Lee, 87, of Roanoke, and formerly of Floyd, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 1998. Mr. Akers was retired from L. B. Smith and Shelton-Whitt Equipment Company. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Claudia Wilson Akers; sons and daughters-in-law, William M. and Julia Akers of Cloverdale, Robert J. and Nancy Johnson of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and George Goodykoontz of Cloverdale; one nephew, James Monroe Viar, Atlanta, Ga; seven grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 9 a.m. Monday, July 6, 1998, from the Lotz Salem Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 4, 1998.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-4342.⁴ Lake Oma Akers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on June 17, 1912 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of March 11, 1933,her married name was Viar.³ She married William Clarence Viar on March 11, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,7,2 Lake Oma Akers died on September 1, 1997 at Locust Grove, Henry Co., Georgia, at age 85.^4,8,9,2 She VIAR, Lake Oma Akers, 85, died Monday, September 1, 1997 at the home of her son in Locust Grove, Ga. She was a long time resident of Salem, and was preceded in death by her husband, W. C. (Sam) Viar, and her son, W. R. (Dick) Viar. Surviving are her son, James M. Viar, Locust Grove, Ga; foster sons, Dale (Bud) Smith, Salem, C. G. (Don) Poff, Roanoke; brother, Gaither Akers, Roanoke; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Burial Park. on September 3, 1997.²

     Claudia Briffette Wilson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 She was born on April 25, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of April 5, 1941,her married name was Akers.³ She married Gaither Lee Akers, son of William Monroe Akers and Fannie Belle Hall, on April 5, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,5,3 Claudia Briffette Wilson died on April 22, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.^2,1 She Claudia Briffette Wilson Johnson Akers, 98, of Roanoke, entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, April 22, 2011, three days prior to her 99th birthday. Mrs. Akers was predeceased by her parents, Margaret Irene Briffette and Robert Russell Wilson, first husband, Jonas "Mutt" Johnson, and second husband, Gaither Lee Akers. She was also predeceased by two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Akers is survived by her three children, Robert J. Johnson and wife, Nancy, William M. Akers and wife, Julia and Carolyn A. Goodykoontz and husband, George. She was the much loved "Nanny" of seven grandchildren, Ruthann Smith and husband, Kevin, of Roanoke, Sharon Stimmel and husband, Jim, of Hillard, Ohio and Robert J. Johnson, of Vail, Colo., Cezanne Ratliff and husband, John, of Ashburn, Jason Goodykoontz and wife, Carrie, of Belmont, N.C. and Todd Goodykoontz and wife, Jennifer, of Sherrills Ford, N.C. Brittney A. Bryant and husband, Brad, of Troutville; and 13 great-grandchildren; along with a favorite niece, Sandra Mims and nephew, Eddie Crews and many friends. Mrs. Akers was a long time faithful member of First Christian Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on April 24, 2011.¹

     William Monroe Akers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He It is with great sadness that the family of William M. "Bill" Akers, 73, of Cloverdale, Virginia announces his unexpected passing on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born June 21, 1948 in Roanoke, Virginia and is the son of the late Gaither L. and Claudia W. Akers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert J. Johnson and wife Nancy L. Johnson and brother in law George G. Goodykoontz. Those left to cherish the wonderful memories are wife of 39 years, Julia G. Akers, of Cloverdale; daughter and "his baby girl", Brittney Akers Bryant and son in law, Brad Bryant along with grandchildren Brayden and Brynnan Bryant, all of Troutville, VA. Sister Carolyn Goodykoontz of Roanoke, Virginia and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Special friends June Gregory and Roger Thompson of Roanoke, Virginia and favorite "side-kick", Tanya Strickler of Cloverdale, Virginia. As a dear friend so aptly put it, "To know Bill, was to love Bill." Bill was employed by General Electric holding numerous positions before retiring with 40 years of service in 2008. He was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, and grandfather lovingly known as "Bop" to his grandson, Brayden and granddaughter, Brynnan. After retirement, Bill enjoyed weekly golf with his General Electric friends. He was an avid Virginia Tech Hokie fan and also loved the Washington Redskins attending games with his niece and husband, Cezanne and John Ratliff of Hamilton, Virginia. Vacations at the beach, roller coasters, gardening, and a good beer with friends were some of his favorite things. Burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke.³ He was born on June 21, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Julia Vann Graves on March 27, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Monroe Akers died on October 9, 2021 at Virginia at age 73.³

     George Emmett Goodykoontz George Emmett Goodykoontz, born on December 31, 1943 in the Catawba Valley of Virginia to the late Jimmy Goodykoontz and Sylba Grim Goodykoontz, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by his only sibling Robert Spotswood Goodykoontz (2006). He was a 1962 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, and attended Roanoke College. George was active in the Boy Scouts of America throughout most of his life, both as a Scout achieving the rank of Eagle with one palm, and later as a volunteer. Throughout his career, he worked in banking, commercial trucking, sales, and most recently was a dispatcher for Roanoke Airport Limousine Service. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Akers Goodykoontz of Roanoke; and children, Cezanne Goodykoontz Ratliff and husband, John of Hamilton, Va., Jason Goodykoontz and wife, Carrie of Belmont, NC., Todd Goodykoontz and wife, Jennifer of Sherrills Ford, N.C; grandchildren, Laura Ratliff Taylor, Paul Lucas Ratliff, Caroline Parker Ratliff, Elizabeth Jai Goodykoontz, Claudia Reese Goodykoontz and Chloe Jane Goodykoontz.⁴ He was born on December 31, 1943 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Carolyn Lee Akers, daughter of Gaither Lee Akers and Claudia Briffette Wilson, on February 26, 1963 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,5,6,2,4 George Emmett Goodykoontz died on December 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 72.⁴