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     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

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-3343.⁵ William Clarence Viar was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 16, 1911 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Lake Oma Akers, daughter of William Monroe Akers and Fannie Belle Hall, on March 11, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,6 William Clarence Viar died on July 2, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^3,5 He Mr. William Clarence (Sam) Viar, age 80, of Salem, died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lake Akers Viar; sons, William Richard Viar, Roanoke; James Monroe Viar, Locust Grove, Georgia; foster sons, Don Poff, Roanoke; Dale M. Smith, Roanoke; brothers, Claude Viar and Ernest Viar, both of Roanoke; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 5, 1991.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0713.³ William Richard Viar was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,8 He was born on January 27, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7 He married Rita Laura Walters on October 14, 1955 at Gaffney, Cherokee Co., South Carolina.⁷ William Richard Viar and Rita Laura Walters were divorced on March 27, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ William Richard Viar died on September 2, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^3,10,5,6,8 He VIAR, William Richard, 59, of Roanoke, died Thursday, September 2, 1993. He was a long term employee of Great Coastal Trucking Company where he will be missed by his many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Viar and is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine V. and Scott Shrewsbury of Daleville, Teresa V. and Christopher Sowers of Troutville, Elicia W. and William Blair Jr. of Roanoke, Greta W. and Steven Dunford of Blacksburg and Kristen L. Viar of Roanoke; sons, Richard N. Viar of Roanoke and James R. Walters II of Blacksburg; his mother, Lake Akers Viar of Salem; brothers and sisters-in-law, James M. and Sandra Viar of Atlanta, Ga., Don and Diane Poff of Roanoke and Dale and Annie Smith of Salem; nine grandchildren. Burial in Evergreen Burial Park. on September 6, 1993.⁸

     Rita Laura Walters Rita Laura Williams, 81, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born in Pulaski, Virginia on August 4, 1939, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Williams; brother, Garland Walters; sister, Edith Bayse; and special parents, Jack and Iva Laprad. Rita was a loving mother and grandmother who greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She had a gift for raising plants and took great pride in each one she cultivated and helped to thrive. Technology fascinated her, and she became quite skilled at navigating the internet – she was very tech savvy for her age. She was also fond of the many friendships made during her 24-year career at General Electric. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Katherine (Scott) Shrewsbury, of Daleville, Va., Richard (Tina) Viar, of Fincastle, Va., and Teresa (Chris) Sowers, of Roanoke, Va; grandchildren, Teresa (Ted), Jeremy, Mary (David), Nathan, Barret (Ginni), and Kathlyn (Christopher); three great-grandchildren; aunts, Alma Hill and Sylvia Lemon; sister-in-law, Opal Walters; nephew, Jack Hobbs; as well as special friend, Bonnie Nicholson. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the compassionate care given by the staff of 10 South, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, to Rita and her family.³ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 4, 1939 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of October 14, 1955,her married name was Viar.¹ She married William Richard Viar, son of William Clarence Viar and Lake Oma Akers, on October 14, 1955 at Gaffney, Cherokee Co., South Carolina.¹ Rita Laura Walters and William Richard Viar were divorced on March 27, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Rita Laura Walters died on July 13, 2021 at Virginia at age 81.³