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     Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1385.⁵ She was born on February 6, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 She married Eugene Thomas Wilson, son of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on August 26, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 26, 1929,her married name was Wilson.¹ Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer died on April 25, 2003 at Radford, Virginia, at age 95.^4,5,6 She WILSON, Hilda Beckelheimer, 95, of Christiansburg, died Friday, April 25, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene T. Wilson; her daughter, Eulene Wilson Akers; and brothers and sisters, W.J. Beckelheimer, Levi Beckelheimer, Baby Beckelheimer, J.M. Beckelheimer, Hazel Beckelheimer, C.R. Beckelheimer, Hallie Beckelheimer and Mary Helen Beckelheimer. She is survived by a son-in-law, Harold D. Akers and his wife, Barbara of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Martha Lynn Akers of Purcellville, Va., H. David Akers and his wife, Debbie of Christiansburg; great-grandson, Tanner Austin Akers of Christiansburg; three nieces and five nephews; and also numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins from around the country. The family would like to express special thanks to Marietta Hanks and to all our close friends and extended family who have been so faithful in visiting and helping during this difficult time. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on April 27, 2003.³

     Hilda Eulene Wilson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4103.⁹ She was born on February 4, 1931 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her birth record has a birth date of Feb 3, 1931.^9,6,2,3,4,5 As of February 11, 1955,her married name was Akers.² She married Harold David Akers Sr. on February 11, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,4 Hilda Eulene Wilson died on March 5, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^9,6,1,4 She AKERS, Hilda Eulene Wilson, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, March 5, 1993, in a Roanoke hospital after a brief illness. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are her husband, Harold D. Akers; one daughter, Martha Lynn Akers, Purcelville; a son and daughter-in-law, H. David and Debbie Akers, and her mother, Hilda B. Wilson, all of Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on March 7, 1993.¹

     Harold David Akers Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 18, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Hilda Eulene Wilson, daughter of Eugene Thomas Wilson and Hilda Virginia Beckelheimer, on February 11, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4,2,6 Harold David Akers Sr. married Barbara Jean Bryant on May 8, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,8 Harold David Akers Sr. died on March 3, 2020 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.³ He Harold David Akers Sr., 88, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Retired from the United States Postal Service, he was an honorary member of the Christiansburg Fire Department and served in the Air Force. In over 30 years with the postal service, he worked on the railroad, in the downtown Christiansburg office and as a rural mail carrier. After his retirement, he served as a magistrate for Montgomery County. A life-long resident of Christiansburg, he was a member of the Christiansburg Fire Department for 46 years, serving as secretary-treasurer for 26 years. During his time in fire services, he served as the Secretary of the Virginia State Firefighters Association for 26 years and he was Past President of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association. He was also a member of the Christiansburg Hunting Club and the Montgomery County Game and Fish Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. (Fess) and Blanche Myers Akers; his wife, Eulene Wilson Akers; his mother-in-law, Hilda B. Wilson; his brother, Freddie L. Akers; his stepdaughter, Debra Myers; and stepson, John Keith Midkiff. Survivors include wife, Barbara Midkiff Akers; daughter, Martha Lynn Akers; son, (Harold) David Akers Jr; daughter-in-law, Debbie Price Akers; grandson, Tanner Akers; stepson, Eddie Midkiff, his wife, Vicki; granddaughter, Tracy Litton; grandson, G. E. Midkiff; four great-grandchildren; sister, Janice Akers Jones; brother, (L. J.) Jack Akers; sister-in-law, Martha G. Akers; nieces and nephews, Cindy Porterfield Hawley, Barry Akers, Lori Jones Parry, Laura Ellen Via; and his caregivers who cared and comforted him as family, Mary Kilby, Ann Mills, and Happy Tolbert. Burial at Sunset Cemetery, in Christiansburg. on March 6, 2020.³

     Tidy Cellar Wilson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0768.⁷ She was born on March 18, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 She married Artis Edgar Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on September 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,9,6 As of September 28, 1932,her married name was Hale. Tidy Cellar Wilson died on February 16, 1972 at Radford, Virginia, at age 59.^5,8,6 She Tidy Wilson Hale, 60, died Wednesday in a Radford hospital. She was the widow of Artis Hale. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Edith Smith, Arlington; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Willis, Check; a brother, Calvin Wilson, Christiansburg. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on February 17, 1972.⁶

     Artis Edgar Hale was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,2,4 He was born on October 19, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,3 He married Tidy Cellar Wilson, daughter of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on September 28, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,11 Artis Edgar Hale died on October 11, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^10,2,4 He Artis Edgar Hale, 61, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Tidy Wilson Hale; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith, Alexandria; a sister, Mrs. Eula Sowers, Check; three brothers, Irvin Lee Hale, Sebert Hale, Floyd, Arlen Hale, Florida. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on October 12, 1968.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2563.⁸ Mary Edith Hale was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Skinner.⁸ She married Unknown Skinner.⁸ Mary Edith Hale was born on December 26, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 As of June 13, 1954,her married name was Southern.² She married John Wayne Southern on June 13, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Mary Edith Hale and John Wayne Southern were divorced on September 6, 1957.⁹ As of August 15, 1959,her married name was Smith.² Mary Edith Hale married George William Smith on August 15, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Mary Edith Hale and George William Smith were divorced on August 7, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁹ Mary Edith Hale died on February 22, 2005 at Lebanon, Wilson Co., Tennessee, at age 69.^8,3,5 She Mary Hale Skinner, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2005 in Lebanon, Tennessee. She was formerly from Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Artis and Tidy Hale. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby Smith, David and Laura Smith; one daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Dan Perry; three grandchildren, Tiffany Marsh, Christopher Perry, and Adele Smith; and one great-grandchild. Her remains will be cremated in Lebanon, Tenn., and there will not be a funeral service. on February 27, 2005.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-44-4990.⁷ George William Smith was born on March 3, 1935 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,1,5,6 He married Mary Edith Hale, daughter of Artis Edgar Hale and Tidy Cellar Wilson, on August 15, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ George William Smith and Mary Edith Hale were divorced on August 7, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.² George William Smith married Lottie Mae Kingery, daughter of Harry Ellis Kingery and Stella Mae King, on September 16, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.¹ George William Smith died on January 30, 2006 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 70.^7,3,4 He George William Smith, 70, beloved husband and father, went home to the Lord Jan. 30, 2006. George was a retired superintendent for 40 years from Krauss Construction Company. George was a past member of the Aragona Moose Lodge in Virginia Beach. George is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lottie Smith; four sons and their spouses, Roger Smith and wife Deanna from Salem, Va., Bobby Smith from Ohio, Richard Smith and fiancee Tamara Lang from Virginia Beach and William Smith from Virginia Beach; daughter, Terry Perry and husband Dan of Allentown, N.Y; five brothers, Robert Smith and wife Connie, John Henry Smith and wife Sally, Charles Smith and wife Betty, all from Christiansburg, Va., Alfred Smith and wife Nora and David Smith and wife Sue, all from Salem, Va; four sisters, Lucelle Hall and husband James, Louise Long, Sally Harmon and husband Wayne, all from Christiansburg and Marie White and husband Fred from Salem; five granddaughters, Tiffany Marsh, Heather Smith, Katie Smith, Ashley Lang and Taylor Lang; two grandsons, John Smith and Christopher Perry; one great-grandson, Holden Perry. George was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. His warmth and caring personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him. on February 2, 2006.⁴

     Mary Gertrude Light was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6 She was born on June 5, 1902 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,5,6,3 She married Harvey Albert Gardner, son of James Anderson Gardner and Henrietta Alice Akers, on December 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,3 As of December 5, 1918,her married name was Gardner. Mary Gertrude Light died on July 30, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 21; Died as the result of a childbirth.^2,5,6,3

     Anderson Hudnall was born circa 1802 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹ He married Janette H. "Jane" Lathey, daughter of William Lathey and Elizabeth Hudnall, on December 1, 1827 at Alexander, Athens Co., Ohio.² Anderson Hudnall died before 1880.

     Janette H. "Jane" Lathey was born in 1808 at Hamilton, Fauquier Co., Virginia. She married Anderson Hudnall on December 1, 1827 at Alexander, Athens Co., Ohio.¹ As of December 1, 1827,her married name was Hudnall.¹ Janette H. "Jane" Lathey died before 1860 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.²

     Alvin Lee Hale Alvin Lee Hale, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1934 in Floyd, VA to the late Irvin and Vallie Hale. He was a hardworking man who made a career in police work. He served 32 years on the Christiansburg Police Department, retiring there as Chief of Police in 1990. After retirement he worked part time for the Mongomery County VA Sheriff’s Department until 2009. Alvin was very principled, fair, and had a huge heart. He was always ready to help anyone in need, especially his family. Alvin was also very active in the Lions Club in Christiansburg. When he was not working, he was always tinkering with something or taking care of his lawn. He was from the generation where you did not go out and buy something, you fixed what was broken. Alvin’s wife, Nancy, preceded him in death. They were both active members of Christiansburg Church of Christ. He is also preceded in death by his infant son, Jerry Wayne Hale, and brother in law Guy Ellett. He is survived by his children, Debbie Hale, Donna Marshall (Randy), Cindy Faulconer (Don), and Darrell Hale (Cindy); grandchildren, Adam Collins (Katie), Matthew Collins (Kathy), Stacey Pizzino (Jason), Alyssa Berryman (Monty), Jack Faulconer (Jessica), Sam Faulconer, Charlie Faulconer, Ethan Hale and Jacob Hale; 12 great grandchildren; and sisters, Gerlene Conner (Macle) and Juanita Ellett. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁶ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 1, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,8,6 He married Nancy Irene Bishop on July 4, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9,5 Alvin Lee Hale died on February 12, 2026 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-7990.⁴ Nancy Irene Bishop was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on December 9, 1936 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Alvin Lee Hale, son of Irvin Lee Hale and Dottie Vallie Wilson, on July 4, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 4, 1954,her married name was Hale.³ Nancy Irene Bishop died on April 26, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,6,4,5 She Nancy Bishop Hale, 75, of Christiansburg, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Essie Bowman Bishop; her brothers, Roscoe Bishop, Marvin Bishop; sister, Anna McGuire; and infant son, Jerry Wayne Hale. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Alvin Hale; daughters, Debora Edwards, Donna Marshall and husband, Randy, Cynthia Faulconer and husband, Don; son, Darrell Hale and wife, Danielle; grandchildren, Adam Collins, Matt Collins, Stacey Brewbaker, Alyssa Berryman, Jack Faulconer, Sam Faulconer, Charlie Faulconer, Ethan Hale ,and Jacob Hale; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Clarence L. Bishop Jr. (Brooke), Celia Cassell, Earl Bishop (Sue), Lois Burnette, and Sylvia Rutherford; and other extended family and friends. Nancy loved everybody and everybody loved Nancy. She loved cooking for her family and friends as well as taking care of them, which she did so well. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on April 28, 2012.²

     Sherman Lee Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0625.⁸ He Never married.² He was born on September 27, 1903 at West Virginia.^2,8 He died on June 19, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 76.^2,1,3

     Jerry Wayne Hale was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on November 20, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.^2,4,5 He died on November 21, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4,5 He Jerry Wayne Hale, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hale, died Wednesday in a Radford Hospital. Also surviving are two sisters, Debbie Sue and Donna Lee Hale. A graveside service was held in Roselawn Memory Gardens, near Cambria. on November 22, 1962.³

     Infant Willis was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 5, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Randall Steven Willis was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 26, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 27, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 233-22-9644.¹⁵ Calvin Lee "Dock" Wilson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 He was born on March 5, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,4,6,7 He married Sallie Elizabeth Huff, daughter of George Cabel Huff and Cora Lee Ridinger, on September 3, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^16,1,2 Calvin Lee "Dock" Wilson died on January 13, 1991 at Radford, Virginia, at age 73.^15,1,7 He Calvin Lee (Dock) Wilson, age 73, of Republic Road, died early Sunday, January 13, 1991, in Radford Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Sally H. Wilson; a stepdaughter, Dorothy Burge, Roanoke; sister, Gertrude Willis, Shawsville; two stepgrandchildren, Sheri and Becky Burge, Roanoke; two nephews, Alvin Hale, Christiansburg; Monroe Willis, Check; five nieces, Eulene Akers, Christiansburg, Gerlene Conner, Blue Ridge; Juanita Elliott, Pulaski; Mary Lee Pleasants, Shawsville; Mary Skinner, Florida. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 14, 1991.¹

     Stewart Lee Agee was born in December, 1864 at Virginia.² He married Louisa Hester Moore on December 30, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹