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     Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham Sr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,11,6 His Social Security Number was 227-09-6146.¹² He was born on August 19, 1914 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,12,5,6 He married Ethel Virginia Perry on August 17, 1935 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham Sr. died on April 5, 1998 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,12,3,6 He WICKHAM, Howard Lawrence Sr., ("Bud''), 83, of 105 N. Wills Avenue, Covington, died Sunday morning, April 5, 1998, at Alleghany Regional hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Perry Wickham. Mr. Wickham was born August 19, 1914 in Floyd County. He was the son of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence Wickham. He retired as Vice President of Huger Davidson Inc., Lexington. He was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon, elder, choir member, and a teacher of the Mens Bible Class. He was a 54-year Mason, having served the Grand Lodge of Virginia, A.F. & A.M. on the Committee on Works for 38 years. He was a Past Worshipful Master of Covington Lodge No. 171, Clifton Lodge No. 166, and Mountain City Lodge, No. 67 at Lexington. He also had served as District Deputy Grand Master of several masonic districts. Other than his wife, Mr. Wickham is survived by one son, Howard Lawrence Wickham Jr., Covington; one daughter, Carolyn Vaughan Young, Roanoke; five sisters, Louise Papayanis, New York, N.Y., Frances Williams, Christiansburg, Ruth Shelor, Christiansburg, Jean Lois Clifton Marietta, Ga., Sandra Zender, Lawrence, Kan; five grandchildren, Stephen Vaughan, Scott Vaughan, Andrew Vaughan, Treasa Herman, and Vickie Callaghan; three great-grand children, Johnathan Sterner, Jay Vaughan, and Jessica Herman. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. Masonic Rites will be conducted at the grave by Covington Lodge No. 171. Pallbearers will be Past Masters of Covington Lodge No. 171, William C. Bennett, Johnnie Charles Sr., Clyde H.. Landis Sr., Lewis D. Kemper, Robert E. Loving, and John C. Scott. on April 7, 1998.²

     Her Social Security Number was 431-22-9326.² Harriet Dean was buried at Edgewood Memorial Park, 42nd and Division, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.¹ She was born on June 13, 1899 at Kaufman Co., Texas.^2,1 She married Blaine Claiborne Elmore, son of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on December 9, 1924 at Saline Co., Arkansas.³ As of December 9, 1924,her married name was Elmore.³ Harriet Dean died on April 28, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 78.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-4990.¹² Ella Frances Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹³ She was born on March 23, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,4,13,3 She married William Eugene "Billy" Williams on May 13, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,10 As of May 13, 1946,her married name was Williams.¹ Ella Frances Wickham died on December 21, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^12,4,13,14 She WILLIAMS, Frances Wickham, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1917 in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Frank and Clara Wickham. A sister, Allene W. Wood, a brother and sister-in-law, Howard L. and Ethel P. Wickham, two brothers-in-law, Houston E. Shelor and Steve Papayanis, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, W.E. "Billy" Williams; sisters and their husbands, Louise W. Papayanis, Aquebogue, New York, Ruth W. Shelor, Christiansburg, Jean W. and Raymond Z. Clifton, Marietta, Georgia, Sandra W. and Paul E. Zender, Lawrence, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Nancy Williams Fornes and her husband, Bill, of Valdosta, Georgia; 13 nieces and nephews. Frances retired from the Montgomery County School Board in 1980. She was secretary for Sealtest Foods from 1938 until 1969. Since retirement, she has enjoyed volunteer work with the Historical Museum and many hours tending her flower gardens. on December 22, 1999.⁴

     Mary Louise Wickham was buried at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard Rt 25, Calverton, Suffolk Co., New York.¹⁰ She was born on May 12, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 11, 1943,her married name was Papayanis.² She married Steve Socrates Papayanis on August 11, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,8,2 Mary Louise Wickham died on August 7, 2020 at age 101.¹⁰

     Ruth Anna Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on October 5, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She married Houston Evans Shelor Jr. on September 24, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,3,10,4 As of September 24, 1945,her married name was Shelor.⁴ Ruth Anna Wickham died on March 29, 2014 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 91.^3,5 She Ruth Wickham Shelor, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away March 29, 2014, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston E. Shelor; parents, Frank and Clara Wickham; sisters, Allene Woods, Frances Williams, and Jean W. Clifton; and a brother, Howard L. Wickham. She is survived by her son, David Shelor Sr. and fiancée, Betty Spence, of Christiansburg; grandsons, David Shelor Jr. and wife, Leisa Shelor, Blacksburg and Christopher Shelor and wife, Kandee Shelor, of Florence, S.C; great-grandchildren, Trey, Chas, Mason and Brock Shelor; sisters, Sandra Zender and Louise Papayonis; and all her friends in her bridge club. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on March 31, 2014.³

     Clara Jean Lois Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹² Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0201.¹³ She was born on August 28, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,13,4 She married Raymond Zachariah Clifton on September 27, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,10,3,14 As of September 27, 1952,her married name was Clifton.³ Clara Jean Lois Wickham died on January 23, 2014 at age 84.¹³

     His Social Security Number was 339-09-8712.⁶ Dr. Robert William Hively was born on May 31, 1914 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,6,7 He married Reba Allene Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on December 24, 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.^1,2,3 Dr. Robert William Hively and Reba Allene Wickham were divorced on December 7, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.^1,4 Dr. Robert William Hively died on December 8, 2001 at Florida at age 87.^6,9,8 He Robert W. Hively, 87, Venice, died Dec. 8, 2001. He was born in South Bend, Ind., and came to Longboat Key in 1986 and to Venice in 1996. After retiring as a professor and dean emeritus of the University of Miami, he was a consultant to educational associations in Washington. He also edited "The Lurking Evil," a book that analyzed the problems of racial tension on college campuses. He received a doctor of optometry degree from Northern Illinois College in Chicago and practiced optometry in Coral Gables. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he studied at Duke University and the University of Miami and received a doctorate in English at the University of Florida. In 1972, he was named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami, where he had been an English professor and director of the program in honors and privileged studies. In Miami, he also lectured on a weekly television program for Channel 2 and for the Florida Educational Network and was moderator for "Preface," a program interviewing writers. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn (Helmick); sons Michael Johnson of Jerome, Idaho, and Robert Johnson of Winona, Minn; three stepchildren, Jon Helmick of Locust Valley, N.Y., Jennifer Helmick of Boston and Melinda Helmick of Longmont, Colo. on December 10, 2001.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 082-18-2419.⁴ John J. Woods was born on December 21, 1925.^1,4 He married Reba Allene Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on November 1, 1973 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^1,2,3 John J. Woods died on January 12, 2010 at Florida at age 84.⁴

     Ethel Virginia Perry was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8151.⁴ She was born on January 20, 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,1 She married Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham Sr., son of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on August 17, 1935 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,2 As of August 17, 1935,her married name was Wickham. Ethel Virginia Perry died on March 15, 1999 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,2 She WICKHAM, Ethel Perry, 81, of 105 N. Wills Avenue, Covington, died Monday, March 15, 1999, at Alleghany Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Howard Lawrence Wickham, Sr., who preceded her in death April 5, 1998. Mrs. Wickham was born January 20, 1918, in Clifton Forge, Virginia, the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Ella Rogers Perry. Mrs. Wickham worked as a clerk for the former Leggetts Department Store in Covington for fifteen years. She was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, Circle #1 and Littlepage Bible Class. Mrs. Wickham is survived by one son, Howard Lawrence Wickham, Jr., Covington; one daughter, Carolyn Vaughan Young, Roanoke; one brother, Clarence W. Perry, Louisville, Ky; five grandchildren, Stephen Vaughan, Scott Vaughan, Andrew Vaughan; Teresa Herman, Vickie Callaghan; three great grandchildren, Jonathan Sterner, Jay Vaughan and Jessica Herman. Internment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. on March 17, 1999.²

     Wiley Reed was buried at Center Grove Cemetery, east of 600 E. on 400 S., Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana; His tombstone reads Wylie Reed.^2,7,8 He was born on January 11, 1834 at Wabash Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 11, 1833.^2,8 He married Eliza McVicker, daughter of Samuel McVicker and Rachel Sutton, on February 17, 1855 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,4,5,7 Wiley Reed married Alice Louise Dale on May 10, 1892 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,4 Wiley Reed died on October 1, 1916 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 82.^2,7,6

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-2720.⁷ William Eugene "Billy" Williams was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8 He was born on July 3, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,8,5,6 He married Ella Frances Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on May 13, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3,10 William Eugene "Billy" Williams died on July 12, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,7,2,8 He William E. (Billy) Williams, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances W. Williams. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and William L. Fornes; two nieces; two nephews; special cousin, Fred L. Williams; special friend, Sue Ellen Bryant; a host of wonderful neighbors and constant companion, his dog "Bella". Funeral graveside services will be conducted at Sunset Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. Mike Payne and staff. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on July 14, 2007.¹

     Steve Socrates Papayanis was buried at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard Rt 25, Calverton, Suffolk Co., New York.⁵ His Social Security Number was 086-01-4401.⁶ He was born on January 30, 1918 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^6,5,2,3,4 He married Mary Louise Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on August 11, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,7,2 Steve Socrates Papayanis died on November 2, 1999 at New York at age 81.^6,5

     Her Social Security Number was 084-44-5270.³ Cynthia Anne Papayanis was born on January 26, 1954.³ As of circa 1972,her married name was Farrell.¹ She married Edward P. "Eddie" Farrell circa 1972.¹ Cynthia Anne Papayanis died on May 7, 2007 at New York at age 53.^3,1 She FARRELL, Cynthia Anne, of Coram, formerly of Brentwood, on May 7, 2007. Beloved wife of Edward P. Farrell for 35 years. Devoted mother of Edward S. Farrell and his wife Keri, Justin T. Farrell and his wife Toni. Proud grandmother of Kiersten Farrell. Precious daughter of Louise Papayanis. Beloved sister of Stephanie Delgado and her husband Hank. Retired Special Education Teacher in Selden Middle School. on May 8, 2007.¹

     Houston Evans Shelor Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 224-16-1658.⁷ He was born on December 31, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4,5 He married Ruth Anna Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on September 24, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,9,10,3 Houston Evans Shelor Jr. died on June 13, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,4,6 He Houston Evans Shelor, Jr., age 60, of 510 East Main St. died Wednesday, June 13, 1984 in a Roanoke hospital. He was President of Christiansburg Fuel & Supply and a member of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Christiansburg. He is survived by his wife, Ruth W. Shelor; one son and daughter-in-law, David E. and Joan W. Shelor, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Garland Bonds, Goode; one brother, Leslie M. Shelor, Christiansburg; two grandsons, David and Chris Shelor. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on June 14, 1984.⁶

     Raymond Zachariah Clifton was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 231-18-5128.⁵ He was born on April 25, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6,7,8 He married Clara Jean Lois Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on September 27, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,1,10,2,4 Raymond Zachariah Clifton died on February 14, 2007 at Marietta, Cobb Co., Georgia, at age 82.^3,4,5,11,8 He Raymond Z. (Tucker) Clifton of Marietta, Ga. and formerly of Radford, Va. passed away on February 14, 2007. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean Lois Wickham; a daughter, Julia L. Clifton of Grand Isle, La; and a son, Charles G. Clifton of Marietta, Ga. He is also survived by a sister, Brownie Clifton Scott; a brother-in-law, Jack Scott of Stone Mountain, Ga; three sisters-in-law, Ruth W. Shelor of Christiansburg, Louise W. Papayanis of Hamilton, N.J. and Sandra W. Zender of Lawrence, Kan; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. on November 2, 2007.⁴

     Paul Ethan Zender Paul Ethan (Zig) Zender 91, Born March 31, 1923 passed peacefully at LMH Thursday May 22, 2014. A very kind, thoughtful, strong, loving, helpful, handsome, generous, and funny friend, husband and father, passed peacefully from this life to a heavenly life with CHRIST. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brother; and daughter, Franci Zender Chaffin. He lived a life of the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Paul was born in Donora, PA, the family moved to New Kensington, PA where he graduated from High School in 1941. After High School he enrolled at Penn State with a football scholarship working on a Mechanical Engineering degree. In January 1943 he was drafted in the Military at the beginning of WW II. He did his basic training in Boston, MA. He spent 18 days on a ship traveling to England. Three days after the invasion he came ashore on Omaha Beach. At the end of the war, he returned Stateside, with another football scholarship to Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA. In 1947 he played in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas with 35 veterans on his team. In 1951 he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from VPI (Virginia Tech). He began his career with Hercules Incorporated 1951. He was employed as chief project Engineer with three companies: Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Virginia, Allegheny Ballistics, Cumberland Maryland, and Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, Lawrence KS. He retired April 1st 1985. In 1955 he met his best friend and love of his life, Sandra Patricia Wickham in Christiansburg Virginia. They have been married 59 beautiful, fun, and loving years. He leaves behind his wife, Sandra and his daughter, Mary Paul Zender Paden and husband, Brian Paden; a sister, Lois Crawford of Ohio; and son-in-law, Cris Chaffin. He had four wonderful grandchildren: Chelsy Chaffin Larson, Paul Chaffin, Wrenn Paden, and Cale Paden; one great grandson, Elijah Chaffin King; nieces and nephew, Sherry, Val, Pam, Steve; and good friend, Doug Carter. Paul enjoyed his volunteer services to Trinity Lutheran Church, which included choir, mowing, bulletins, counting offerings, and sharing humorous jokes with the pastor.⁵ He was born on March 31, 1923 at Donora, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Sandra Patricia Wickham, daughter of Frank Radford Wickham and Clara Addie Lawrence, on February 19, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,5 Paul Ethan Zender died on May 22, 2014 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas, at age 91.⁵

     Ruby Virginia Wells married Calvin Berkeley "Berk" Conner, son of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates.^1,3,4,6 Ruby Virginia Wells was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,6 Her married name was Conner. She was born on August 28, 1898 at Bunker Hill, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5 She died on August 17, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^7,4,6 She Mrs. Ruby Wells Conner of 908 Lafayette Blvd., N.W., died Tuesday afternoon in a Salem hospital. She was a member of the Roanoke County Womens Club. Surviving are her husband, Calvin Berkeley Conner; one daughter, Mrs. Maida Conner Robinson, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Garrett, Webster Grove, Mo; Mrs. Claudine Flaherty, Princeton, W.Va; 3 grandchildren, Thomas B. Robinson, Vinton; Mrs. Virginia Bush, Roanoke; David W. Robinson, Roanoke. Burial will be in Fair View. on August 19, 1976.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 220-76-2941.⁴ Frances Allene "Franci" Zender was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Avenue, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.^2,6 She CHAFFIN, Franci Zender, 42, of Lawrence, Kan., passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., following a long illness. Private Inurnment will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Mrs. Chaffin was born December 21, 1960 in Radford, Va., the daughter of Paul E. and Sandra Wickham Zender. She was a 1978 graduate of Lawrence High School. She was a member of the LHS and KU Marching Bands. She received her B.S. in Education from Kansas University in 1985. Mrs. Chaffin was a teacher at the First Presbyterian Church PreSchool in Lawrence. She also was active as a Mary Kay consultant. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Lawrence. There, her many activities included being a Sunday Church and Vacation Bible School Teacher and Director, Trinity Choir, Trinity Learning Committee, Worship and Music committee and TLC "LINK" coordinator. She and her husband were involved in music ministry through Common Thread, a local Christian band. She married Cristopher Chaffin on July 30, 1983 in Lawrence, Kan. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Chelsea Chaffin of the home; a son, Paul Chaffin of the home; her parents, Paul and Sandra Zender of Lawrence, Kan; and a sister, Mary Paul Zender Paden, of Lawrence.² She was born on December 21, 1960 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,6,4 As of July 30, 1983,her married name was Chaffin.² She married Cristopher D. "Chris" Chaffin on July 30, 1983 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.^1,2,6 Frances Allene "Franci" Zender died on February 13, 2003 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at age 42.^2,6,4,7

     Thelma Mae/May Gilmore was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3664.⁶ She was born on February 24, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,3,4 She married James Edward Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on August 31, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 As of August 31, 1923,her married name was Wickham.² Thelma Mae/May Gilmore and James Edward Wickham were divorced in 1942 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁸ Thelma Mae/May Gilmore died on February 22, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 86.^5,9,6,3 She BLACKSBURG - Thelma Gilmore Wickham, age 86, of 103 S. Trollinger, died Thursday, February 22, 1990 at her home. She is survived by two daughters, Pauline Rhoades, Ft. Pierce, Fla; Doris Sowers, Radford; three sons, Raymond Wickham, Roanoke; Frank Wickham, Collinsville; James Wickham, Jr., Fla; a sister, Gladys Gilmore, Shawsville; a brother, Russell Gilmore, Radford; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. on February 24, 1990.⁹

     Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham was buried at White City Cemetery, 3800 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.^10,11 She was born on May 24, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,10,11 As of May 22, 1946,her married name was Rhoades.⁴ She married Ray Lester Rhoades on May 22, 1946 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁴ Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham and Ray Lester Rhoades were divorced on August 5, 1975 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.¹² Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham died on March 9, 2010 at Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 85.^10,11 She Ethel "Polly" Rhoades, 85, died March 9, 2010, in Fort Pierce. She was born in Christiansburg, Va., and lived in Fort Pierce since 1958, coming from Point Pleasant, W.Va. Before retiring, she was manager of the Florida Turnpike's Port St. Lucie toll plaza. She was a member of the Vero Beach Church of Christ. Survivors include her daughters, Harriett Porter of Crystal River and Kandy Rhoades of Tallahassee; and brother, Frank Wickham of Collinsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dot Sowers; and brothers, Ray and Jimmy Wickham. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery. on March 13, 2010.¹⁰

     Doris Irene Wickham was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.^1,11 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4850.¹² She was born on July 26, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,4,5 As of circa 1956,her married name was Sowers.¹ She married Clarence Edwin Sowers circa 1956.^1,2 Doris Irene Wickham died on July 29, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,12,13 She Doris Wickham Sowers, 76, of Radford, passed away on Sunday July 29, 2007. She was a retired Laboratory Technician a Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Thelma Gilmore Wickham, Sr; and two brothers, James Edward Wickham, Jr. and Ray Wickham. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Clarence Edwin Sowers of Radford; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Marie Sowers of Radford; daughter, Rita S. Quesenberry of Radford; brother, Frank Daniel Wickham of Collinsville, Va; one sister, Ethel Pauline Rhodes of Ft. Pierce, Fla; and four grandchildren and spouses, Charlie Quesenberry, Jessie and Donald Norris, Katie and James Hinkley, and Daniel Sower Jr; one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Mae Norris; four sisters-in-law and spouses, Norma Jean and Freddie Bishop of Radford; Gertrude and Walton Buckland of Indianapolis, Idaho; Lilly Mae and Tommy Trigg of Dearborn, Mich., and Mary Ann and Lakie Linkous of Radford; and two brothers-in-law and spouse, Billy Ray and Barbara Sowers of Radford and Tommy and Jo Sowers of Roanoke. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. on July 31, 2007.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0423.¹⁴ Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^15,16 He married Christeen Rebecca Hunley.^15,17 Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham was born on November 27, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,3,7,18,8 He married Shirley Jean Martin on February 22, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham and Shirley Jean Martin were divorced on February 11, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham died on December 27, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^14,15,6,18 He WICKHAM, Raymond L., 71, of Roanoke, passed away Friday , December 27, 1996. He was a member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member of William Byrd P.T.A. Mr. Wickham was a U.S. Air Corps and U.S. Air Force veteran for 27 years. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Ray Wickham; a grandson, David A. Wickham, and a great-grandson, Zachary D. Short. Surviving are his wife, Christeen Hunley Wickham; children and their spouses, Reginald D. and Teresa Wickham, Regina W. and Randy Short, Royce D. and Kathy Wickham, Roger D. and Ronda Wickham, Roy D. and Michele Wickham, Rebecca W. and Bob Milliner, and Ronald D. and Theresa Wickham, all of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, James Wickham of Mary Ester, Fla., and Frank Wickham of Collinsville, and two sisters, Dorothy Sowers of Radford and Pauline Rhoades of Ft. Pierce, Fla. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with military honors by VFW Post #1264. on December 29, 1996.¹⁵