Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
STUART, Debra Yvette Sayles
Debra Yvette Sayles Stuart, 54, of Roanoke, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 21, 2005 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab. Debra was the only daughter of John M. Davis and the late Mattie Craig Sayles. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by three brothers. She was a 1969 graduate of Lucy Addison High School, attended Virginia Seminary and graduated with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Virginia Western Community College. Debra was a lifetime member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Kingstown. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the Herman L. Word Community Choir. Those left to rejoice in her memory are a devoted and loving daughter, Tenita L. (Brian Powell) Stuart; the joy of her life, her grandson, Evan, all of Richmond, Va.; father and stepmother, John M. and Mary Davis of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Gerald Sayles, Wayne Sayles and Kevin Sayles all of Roanoke, Va.; aunt, Carrie Johnson of Washington D.C.; uncle, William B. Davis of Potomac, Md. and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Dr. Herman Word officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
THRASHER, Ethel Osborne
Ethel (Deanie) Osborne Thrasher, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday evening, October 20, 2005. Deanie had graduated from Fincastle High School where she was voted "Most Attractive". Her family, the late Henry and Christine Myers Osborne, owned a dairy farm in Fincastle where the Quickette stands today, Deanie was the last of thirteen children. She had worked for the National Weather Bureau in Washington, D.C. before her marriage to Samuel Lewis Thrasher, Sr. to whom she was married
for over 65 years. Mr. Thrasher preceded her in death on May 18, 2005. Deanie was also preceded in death by an infant son, Samuel Lewis Thrasher, Jr. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce T. and Paul Pillion of Buchanan; son and daughter-in-law; Forrest and Sandra Thrasher of Roanoke; grandson, Forrest Ryan Thrasher. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2005 in the Springwood Baptist Church with Rev. Guy A. Ritter and Rev. Harold E. Cook, Jr. officiating. Interment
will follow in church cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Buchanan Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 244, Buchanan, Va. 24066. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel, Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, 254-3000.
TRUSLOW, Dorothy Sue
Dorothy Sue Truslow, 57, passed away Friday, October 21, 2005. Funeral services 2 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2005 at the Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista.
WIMMER, Ruby Hazel
Ruby Hazel Wimmer, 95, of Vinton, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 22, 2005. She was a retired LPN from Roanoke Memorial Hospital and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Ruby is survived by two nephews, Michael W. Nevergold and his wife, Janice of Pearisburg, George R. Nevergold, Sr. and his wife, Barbara of Roanoke; two nieces, O. Page Wilhelm and her husband, Kevin of Pensacola, Florida, Gail Mabe of Fredericksburg; "grandchildren", Tana N. Benge, Michael H. Nevergold, Melvin E. Nevergold, Christy N. Pursel, Michelle N. Jolly, Lindsay Nevergold, George "Robbie" Nevergold, Jr., Laura Wilhelm and Joshua Wilhelm. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Mr. Franklin Zimmerman and Mr. Bobby Sylvia officiating. Interment
will follow in Mountain View cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
STOOPS, Bridget Jacqueline Kittle
Bridget Jacqueline Kittle Stoops, 38, of Boones Mill, Virginia, formerly of Cameron, W.Va. was given into God's care on Saturday, October 1, 2005 in Gordonsville, Virginia as a result of an automobile accident. She was a wonderful and loving mother, daughter, and sister. She was born March 13, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio, the loving daughter of William B. and Margaret J. "Peggy" Fowler Kittle of Cameron. Bridget had been an employee of Beneficial Finance in Roanoke, Virginia for the past five years. She was previously employed by Avco Finance. She was a 1985 graduate of Cameron High School, and graduated from the Technical Education Center, Kissimmee, Florida and West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling, West Virginia. She also attended Belmont Technical College. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Stoops, on May 1, 2005 as a result of an automobile accident. In addition to her parents she leaves behind her precious 7 year old son, Cameron Robert Stoops, who was her whole life. A memorial service will be held at Glad Tidings Church located at 7422 Deer Branch Road in Roanoke, Virginia on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Joe Copolo officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Mosier/Stoops/Smith Trust Fund in care of Glad Tidings Christian School and Day Care, 7422 Deer Branch Road, Roanoke, VA, 24019. Four children attending this school, including Cameron Stoops, were involved in this tragic accident. Two of the children remain in very serious condition, while another child died in the accident. These funds will be used to help Cameron and the families of the other children.
WALKER, R. Lyn
R. Lyn Walker, 60, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 20, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, H. B. and Elizabeth Walker. Surviving are his wife, Shelia Walker; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Workman of Roanoke, Marie Shepard of Seattle, Wash.; brother, Joseph Blair of Goodview; son, Steven Walker of Virginia; daughter, Michelle Coffman of Boones Mill; stepdaughter Tabatha Primm; nephews, Eddie Blair, Rodney Workman, Bill Shepard and Dennis Blair; nieces, Jeannie Wickline and Amanda Blair; and his beloved dog, Max. Love You Unc. A memorial funeral service will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 982-2221.
EPPERLY, Elvin Willard
Elvin Willard Epperly, 89, of Radford, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.
LINKOUS, Frank Bunyan
Frank Bunyan Linkous, 87, of Christiansburg, was called to his heavenly home to join his loving wife of 59 years Lenora Wood Linkous on Friday, October 21, 2005. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 3 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Kingrea officiating. Interment
will follow in the Linkous Family cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg.
MUSTARD, Vance Weldon
Vance Weldon Mustard, 97, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005. Funeral service, Monday at 11 a.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral home, White Gate.
PERKINS, Steven Darnell
Steven Darnell (Perk Dog) Perkins, 27, of Pulaski, passed away October 20, 2005. Funeral services will be conducted Monday 1 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
BUCKLAND, Mary Rebecca Morrison
Mary Rebecca Morrison Buckland, 90, went to eternal rest Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, Virginia. She was born February 26, 1915 at Rich Creek, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret Cecil Morrison. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church at Rich Creek, a member of Lakeland Chapter #74 O.E.S. Narrows, Virginia and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 6000 Narrows, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman B. "Pete" Buckland, a daughter, Betty Elizabeth Buckland, sisters Geneva Defio, Bernice Woods, Mae Candler and Dorothy Thornton, brothers Paul, Walter and Benjamin F. Morrison and two sons-in-law, William Alfred Cook and Russell Allen Ratcliffe. Surviving are three sons, Sherman M. "Sonny" Buckland and wife Linda, David W. Buckland and wife Ann, and James B. "J.B." Buckland and wife Barbara, all of Rich Creek, Virginia; two daughters, Shirley B. Cook of Roanoke, Virginia and Scarlet B. Ratcliffe of Pearisburg, Virginia; two sisters, Hazel Williams of Atlanta, Georgia and Pauline "Polly" Fox of Ansted, W.Va.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2005 at the Peterstown cemetery, with Rev. James Pickett officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of service. The family will receive friends and loved ones at other times at the home of Sonny Buckland, 178 Buckland Lane at Midway in Rich Creek, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peterstown cemetery or to the First Baptist Church in Rich Creek, Virginia. Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.
DICKINSON, Charles E.
Charles (Charlie) E. Dickinson, 75, of Gladys, died Friday, October 21, 2005. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.
HACKLER, Thelma Joann
Thelma Joann Hackler, 61, of Galax, Va., passed away Friday, October 21, 2005. Graveside service 2 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Monta Vista cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va.
LOCKHART, Nadine Wolfe
Nadine Wolfe Lockhart, 79, of Covington, died Thursday, October 20, 2005, at her home. Mrs. Lockhart was born May 8, 1926, in Covington a daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Thelma Dickson Wolfe. Nadine dedicated her life to her music and taught many area residents an appreciation of music by giving piano lessons in her home for all of her adult life. She was a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church where she had also served as organist and choir director for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris G. Lockhart in 1984; a son, David W. Lockhart in 1999; and a brother, Lawrence A. Wolfe, Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Kathryn Crutchfield of Covington, and Christie McAvoy and her husband, Tom, of Blacksburg; one son, Robert A. Lockhart of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren, Angela Dressler of Covington, Chris Crutchfield of Covington, Georgia, Jennie McAvoy and Joseph McAvoy, both of Blacksburg; one sister, Dorothy Moseley and her husband, Ralph, of Baltimore, Md.; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2005 at 3 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Covington with Dr. Edgar C. Mayse officiating. Interment
will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park. Friends may pay their respects at anytime at Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends Saturday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.
MOHLER, Cecil Ernest Jr.
Cecil Ernest Mohler, Jr., 77, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Earnest Mohler, Sr. and Pearl Smith Mohler; and his wife of 54 years, Virginia Gwaltney Mohler. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his brother, Leland E. Mohler and wife, Peggy of Henderson, Nev.; brother and sister-in-law, James E. and Dorothy Gwaltney of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Phyllis B. Hosfeld and husband, Lloyd, of Vinton; nieces, Peggy Lee Evans and husband, Warren of Ogden, Utah, Deborah A. Williams and husband, Joseph of Roanoke, Donna A. Lambert and husband, Ronnie of Wirtz; one great-nephew; four great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; and two great-great-nieces. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 12 noon with Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Interment
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel.
ROACH, Daisy Reed Haley
Daisy Reed Haley Roach, 99, of Axton, Va., passed away Thursday, October 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at McKee-Stone Funeral Chapel, Martinsville.
SHUPE, Janet Whisman
Janet Whisman Shupe, 69, of Marion, Va., passed away Friday October 21, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday October 24, 2005 from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel, Marion.
WEST, Phyllis Price
Phyllis Price West, 63, of 346 Miles Road, Collinsville, Va., died Friday, October 21, 2005. Funeral, 3 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2005 at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va.
FISHER, William Council
William Council Fisher, 92, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Thursday evening, October 20, 2005. Following several months of declining health, he went to be with the Lord, from his own home, family at his bedside. He was born September 14, 1913 in Salisbury, North Carolina to Gus Broyles and Florence (Hucklebee) Broyles Fisher. He entered employment with the former Norfolk and Western Railway Company (now Norfolk and Southern Corp.). As messenger "GM" Telegraph Office, he was transferred to the Pass Bureau as Clerk, promoted to Assistant Manager and appointed to Manager of the Pass Bureau by President Herman H. Pevler. He retired with 43 years of service. William was a servant of Christ, not just in words, but in actions and in truthÉhe fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith! He was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church, Hollins, Virginia, and a former deacon and financial secretary to the church. William served as a former board member on the Board of Evangelism for the Grace Brethren National Conference, as well as a former secretary of the National Fellowship of Grace Brethren Men. His wife of 61 years, Dorothy Wray Fisher, preceded him in death on February 5, 2003. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dotty Lou and James Smith of Roanoke; his son, Stephen Wray Fisher of Mansfield, Ohio; his grandson and his wife, Robert and Kristina Fisher of Coventry, Rhode Island; a granddaughter, Lindsey J. Fisher of Cincinnati; a great-grandson, Andrew Fisher of Cincinnati; two half sisters, Dora Payne and Helen Bird, both of Roanoke. The family will receive friends Friday, October 28, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, 1330 E. Main Street, Salem, Va. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 29 at Noon at Lotz Salem Chapel. Pastor Don Eshelman will officiate. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
HAWKS, Moody E.
Moody E. Hawks, 78, of Ballard, W.Va., died, Friday, October 21, 2005. There will be no funeral service. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2005 at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va.
HICKMAN, Clarence Stuart
Clarence Stuart Hickman, 48, of Whitpain, Pennsylvania, formerly of Lexington and Buena Vista, passed away June 9, 1962. Mr. Hickman was born July 2, 1913 in Lexington to the late Clarence and Pearl Clinebell Hickman. He served in the US Army during WW II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hickman has since been joined in death by his wife, Bessie Whitesell Hickman; sister, Gladys Hickman Gray; brothers, Francis C., Roy W., Preston W., and Raymond W. Hickman. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, James Stuart (Jimmy) and Deanna Ramsey Hickman of Richmond; sisters-in-law, Barbara Hickman of Richmond, Christine Johnson of Buena Vista, and Resa Hickman of Glouchester; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in Green Hill cemetery in Buena Vista with Mr. Butch Grow officiating. Internment will be beside his wife, Bessie. Though many years may have passed since Mr. Hickman's death and after many years of searching, he has been found. Think of our loved one as someone whose work has been finished, whose troubles are past, and he has entered through a door to his home at last. Rest in Peace beside your Bessie. Arrangements by the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 254-3000.
PENLEY, Doyle Woodson
Doyle Woodson Penley, 57, of Wilmington, N.C., died Tuesday, October 18, 2005. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Saturday, from Rader Chapel Funeral Home, Daleville.
SHAVER, Hugh
Hugh (Deck) Shaver, 73 of Greenville, W.Va., passed away, Friday, October 21, 2005. Graveside service 12:30 p.m., Monday at Bradley cemetery Lindside, WV. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.V.
O'BUCKLEY, Francis Ambrose
Francis Ambrose (Buck) O'Buckley, Jr., 61, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2005. He was born in New York May 17, 1944. Surviving are his wife, Nancy C. O'Buckley of Roanoke; son, Francis Ambrose (Bud) O'Buckley, III., of Roanoke; daughter, Nancy Elsie O'Buckley of Roanoke; parents, Francis Ambrose O'Buckley, Sr., and Gretchen Lawrence O'Buckley both of Marion, North Carolina; four sisters; one brother; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held in Marion, North Carolina at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
FERGUSON, James Wesley
James (Buster) Wesley Ferguson, 56, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers, Geraldine Ferguson, Brady and Jeffery Allan Ferguson. He leaves behind a wife of 29 years, Christine Ferguson; father, Wesley Ferguson; daughters, Crissy Thomas and husband, John of Roanoke, Debra Warfe and husband, Phillip of Bedford, Melissa Cunningham and husband, Jamy of Shawsville; and son, Steven Ferguson; two sisters, Sandy Lacy and Vicky Ayers; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Natasha, Alvie, Zachary, Andrew, Mitch, Kendall. Friends may call at Valley Funeral service, 1609 Peters Creek Road from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2005 where funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Carl Basham officiating. Interment
will follow in Evergreen cemetery, Roanoke, Va. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, 562-1182.
FLIPPEN, Virginia C.
Virginia C. Flippen, 55, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 29, 2005. She was employed at Home Shopping Network and Q99. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Flippen and granddaughter, Sade N. Harvey Edwards. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Victoria "Vicki" A. (Kenneth Harvey) Edwards; granddaughter, Baysia Edwards; grandson, Martelle Edwards; mother, Virginia C. Miller; sister-in-law, Barbara Banks; niece, Sabrina (Don) Hamilton; half brother, Ronnie (Daisy) Holmes; devoted friend, James Law; devoted cousin, Harold (Van) Buckner; two special friends, Pat Clay and Valerie Rossbourgh. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2005 in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Dr. Joseph A. Keaton officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call on Thursday for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
FOLEY, Clara A.
Clara A. Foley, 83, of Troutville, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Foley; son, John Foley; brother, Claude King; sister, Louise King. Surviving are her children, Eugene King of Roanoke, Patricia Wright, Arizona, Carlton King, Roanoke; Nelson Foley, Troutville, Donna Fiallos of Fincastle; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; sisters, Venice Otey, Evelyn Scott, and Charlotte Jones all of Salem; brothers, Calvin King and John King of Salem, Joseph King of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment
will follow in Fair View cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707.
