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     Carolyn Louise "Carol" Wertz was born on April 13, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of April 22, 1961,her married name was Pannell.² She married James Edward "Jim" Pannell on April 22, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,5 Carolyn Louise "Carol" Wertz died on March 22, 2019 at Virginia at age 77.³ She Carol Wertz Pannell, April 13, 1941 – March 22, 2019. Your humor, your smile, your laughter, your caring ways brought happiness to family and friends alike. You will never be forgotten by family and those who had the good fortune of knowing you. Love forever, Jim, sons, Duane (Selena) and Tim (Darlene Mitchell), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Cheryl and Tom Hodges, Linda and RL Thomas, and family and friends. on March 22, 2020.³

     James Edward "Jim" Pannell was born on April 13, 1943 at Radford, Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Carolyn Louise "Carol" Wertz, daughter of Leonard George Wertz and Stella Delores Poff, on April 22, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 James Edward "Jim" Pannell died on December 7, 2021 at age 78.⁵ He James E. Pannell, April 13, 1943 - December 7, 2021. James E. "Jim" Pannell, born in Radford, Virginia his family later moved to Montgomery County briefly and then to Salem, Virginia where he graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1961. Following graduation he worked at Rowe Furniture Company for a short period until being hired by Roanoke Gas Company as a Customer Serviceman in 1962. There he became a member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union and served in various offices of the Local Union. In 1972 he was hired as an International Representative with the OCAWIU. He was transferred to Savannah, Ga. where he organized and serviced Local Unions in the southern district. He was transferred to Dayton, Ohio in the late 1980's for a short period until being appointed Director of the southern district in 1988 and relocated to Knoxville, Tenn. After a brief stint as Director he accepted the position from the International Secretary-Treasurer's office and became an International Auditor and assisted Local Unions throughout the country. In 1999 OCAWIU merged with UPIUIU and formed PACEIU. He continued in the position of International Auditor in the merged Union until accepting the position of Assistant to the Administrative Vice President. In 2001 he was elected Administrative Vice President of PACEIU. At this time, he also served as Executive Committee Member of the ICEM headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. He continued in these positions following the merger of PACEIU and the United Steel Workers International Union in 2005. After 34 years of service he retired in July 2006. He felt very fortunate to have had a job that he enjoyed doing and got a great deal of satisfaction out of having some small part in bettering the plight of working men and women. He was a proud "Union man". Jim was an avid golfer and would play whenever there was an opportunity. Many of his days after his retirement were spent on a course where he had a number of "golfing buddies" in Roanoke, Va., Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Frisco, Texas. Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother, James C. Pannell and Margaret M. Pannell and by his beloved wife of 58 years, Carolyn Wertz Pannell. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Duane R. Pannell Sr. and Selena of Vernal, Utah and Tim W. Pannell and Darlene of Frisco, Texas; five grandchildren Duane R. Pannell Jr., Mallory P. Walter and Jade, Christa P. Collins and Brandon, Emily P. Johnson and Geoff and Nathan Pannell; seven great-grandchildren, Lilia and Wyatt Pannell, Max, Jase, Cassidy and Lacey Walter and Emma Collins. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and R.L. Thomas of Pulaski, Va; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Tom Hodges of Vinton, Va. and Ann and Kent VanHoy of Catawba, Va. And lastly but certainly not least, except in size, a spoiled rotten miniature grey Poodle named Rass-Kull (aka Rassi). on December 19, 2021.⁵

     James Buford Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 27, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 He died on August 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 14; Hit by a truck while riding a bicycle.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0812.³ Grace Elinor Falls was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her married name was Poff. She married George Delano Poff, son of Tonzie Royoo Poff and Ruth Elizabeth Young.⁴ Grace Elinor Falls was born on February 3, 1932 at Springwood, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She died on March 3, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,5,6 She Grace Falls Poff, 73, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005. She was predeceased by her husband, George D. Poff and parents, Clarence and Lottie Falls. She was a devoted member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church and is survived by two sisters, Jeanne F. Eubank and Dorothy F. Stanley and husband, Jesse; two brothers, Robert M. Falls and wife, Mary and C. William Falls and wife, Betty; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 5, 2005.¹

     Mary Ursalene Sowers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 8, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Warren Hancock Sowder, son of John Willie/Will Sowder and Clara Elizabeth Gray, on March 9, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 9, 1940,her married name was Sowder. Mary Ursalene Sowers and Warren Hancock Sowder were divorced on October 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Mary Ursalene Sowers died on June 22, 2021 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 101.³ She Mary Ursalene Sowers Sowder Orange, 101, formerly of Salem, Va. passed away in High Point, N.C. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Ursalene was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton J. Orange and her parents, Andrew J. (Dutch) and Lydia (Bettie) Sowers; ten brothers, one sister and their spouses. Ursalene will be sorely missed by the loves of her life, son, John G. Sowder and wife, Brenda, granddaughter, Crystal S. Rose and husband, Craig all of High Point, N.C., grandson, Darian R. Sowder and wife, Ronda of Inverness, Fla. Also surviving is one stepdaughter, Lisa De Luzio, two stepgranddaughters, two stepgrandsons, two stepgreat-grandsons. Also surviving Ursalene are many, many much-loved nieces, nephews, great-great-great-nieces and nephews and many special friends and neighbors in Virginia and North Carolina. Ursalene was a long time devoted Christian member of First Christian Church, Salem, Va., serving on various committees and Elder Emiratis. She was a member of Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point, N.C. enjoying the Spiritual teaching and practices. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. on June 26, 2021.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-2525.¹ Andrew Jackson Spangler was born on October 9, 1900 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Viola P. "Vadie" Wickham, daughter of Landon William "Willie" Wickham and Harriett Isabella Woodward, on October 13, 1923.³ Andrew Jackson Spangler died on February 27, 1989 at age 88.¹

     Shelborn Landon "S.L." Spangler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on May 7, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" Smith, daughter of Charles Jackson "Jack" Smith and Beulah Mae Sink, on April 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,7,8 Shelborn Landon "S.L." Spangler died on August 21, 2006 at Virginia at age 71.^1,5 He Shelborn Landon (S.L.) Spangler, 71, of Bent Mountain, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Jacqueline S. (Jackie) Spangler, Monday, August 21, 2006. He was the son of Andrew J. (A.J.) and Vadie Wickham Spangler and is also preceded in death by a brother, Marvin A. Spangler; sister-in-law, Betty Smith; brothers-in-law, Bobby Walters and Calvin Lee Roberson; and nieces, Barbara Gay Spangler and Andrea C. Smith; great-niece, Haley Rene Yaunsem. Mr. Spangler was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. He served in the US Navy from 1957 to 1961 and retired from United Parcel Service after 28 years of service. He is survived by his sister, Juanita S. Overton, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Helen S. Roberson, Margaret S. Walters, Brenda Reynolds and husband Jack, Pat Altis and husband Wayne; brothers-in-law, Charles Smith and wife Gracie, Douglas Smith and wife Christine and Steve Smith. Also surviving are numerous loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday from Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor E.B. Shoemaker and the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Poages Mill Church of the Brethren, 6550 Bent Mountain Rd. Roanoke, Va. 24018 or the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on August 23, 2006.¹

     Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on January 21, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She married Shelborn Landon "S.L." Spangler, son of Andrew Jackson Spangler and Viola P. "Vadie" Wickham, on April 20, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,5 As of April 20, 1957,her married name was Spangler. Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" Smith died on February 21, 2005 at Virginia at age 67.^2,6 She Jacqueline Smith (Jackie) Spangler, 67, of Bent Mountain, died Monday, February 21, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Charles J., and Beulah S. Smith and is also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Louise (Tootsie) Smith; nieces, Barbara Gay Spangler and Andrea Christine Smith; brothers-in-law, Calvin Lee Robertson and Bobby Donald Walters. Mrs. Spangler was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren and retired from Shenandoah Life after 42 years and 8 months of service. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Shelborn Landon (S.L.) Spangler; four sisters, Helen (Tommy) Roberson, Floyd, Margaret (Totsy) Walters, Bent Mountain, Brenda Reynolds and husband, Jack, and Patricia (Pat) Altis and husband, Wayne, Copper Hill; three brothers, Charles Smith and wife, Gracie, Copper Hill, Douglas (Doug) Smith and wife, Christine (Chris), Roanoke, Robert Steven (Steve) Smith, Copper Hill; sister-in-law, Juanita Spangler Overton, Roanoke; uncle and aunt, Tom and Juanita Sink, Santa Maria, Calif; 14 nephews and 12 nieces. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Pete Bain, the Rev. Jimmy Robinson and the Rev. Charlie Hoffler officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 22, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4296.⁵ Marvin Andrew Spangler married Beverley Unknown.¹ Marvin Andrew Spangler was born on May 29, 1925 at Virginia.^2,5,6 He died on July 2, 1996 at Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 71.^1,5,6 He SPANGLER, Marvin Andrew, 71, formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Tuesday, July 2, 1996, at home in Kissimmee, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Vada Spangler; one daughter Barbara Gay Spangler. He is survived by his wife, Beverley; three daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Richard Booker, Donna Spangler, Patricia and John Walters; two grandchildren, Jason and Jamie Booker; one brother, S. L. Spangler and wife, Jackie, and one sister, Juanita S. Overton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee, Fla. on July 4, 1996.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8061.⁷ Richard Lee Young was buried at Meadow Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Grayson Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 27, 1939 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4,5 He married Iva Eloise Conner, daughter of James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. and Ruby Irene Mills, on September 21, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Lee Young and Iva Eloise Conner were divorced on March 29, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Richard Lee Young died on July 8, 1997 at Galax, Virginia, at age 57.^7,2,4 He YOUNG, Richard Lee, 57, of Galax, died Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at his home. Mr. Young was born July 27, 1939 in Roanoke to the late Roy Lee Young and Gertrude Young. He was also preceded in death by his wife, June Kirby Young. In addition to his mother he is survived by two stepsons and daughters-in -law, Mike and Sandy Wilson, Randy and Kathy Wilson, all of Galax; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Melvin Collins, Lois and Bobby Hall, all of Roanoke, Nancy and Dennis Sink of Callaway, Janice and Garland Nichols of Bristol, Va., Peggy and Charles Aldridge of Salem; one brother, Roy Glenn Young of Callaway; five stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Meadow Creek Cemetery. on July 10, 1997.²

     Sylvia Pauline Poff was buried at Howell-Slusher Cemetery, 158 Fairview Church Road, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on March 19, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married Connie Branscome Wood on December 22, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 22, 1956,her married name was Wood. Sylvia Pauline Poff died on August 10, 2018 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,7 She Sylvia Pauline Wood, 81, of Floyd, Va., passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She is survived by her Husband of 61 years, Connie Wood; Son, Kenneth (Millie) Wood; Sister, Marie Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday August 13, 2018 at 1 pm at Gardner Funeral Home, with Pastor Billy Poff, and Pastor Leon Wood. Interment will follow at Slusher Cemetery. on August 11, 2018.⁴

     Arthur Walter Hill was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on October 18, 1898; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Oct 16, 1899.^2,6,5 He married Elsie Letisha Moran on March 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Arthur Walter Hill died on January 12, 1950 at age 51.^2,6

     Elsie Letisha Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 18, 1911.^4,5 She married Arthur Walter Hill, son of John William Hill and Margaret Ann Walters, on March 7, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 As of March 7, 1929,her married name was Hill. Elsie Letisha Moran died on May 27, 1986 at age 74.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3723.³
Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck was buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., North Carolina.² She was born on November 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,2,5 As of June 13, 1959,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married James Cassell "J. C." Perdue, son of Kermit Mike Perdue and Virginia Marie Hill, on June 13, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck and James Cassell "J. C." Perdue were divorced on August 28, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Ruby Sandra Gertrude Tuck died on July 5, 2001 at Shelby, Cleveland Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^4,3,2 She Sandra Perdue, 59, resident of 135-13 Wiggins Lane, died July 5, 2001 at Wendover in Shelby. She was born in Roanoke, VA, daughter of the late Albert Douglas and Olida Hullender Tuck, Sr. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Duart Tuck. She was former manager of Macks Department Store in Kings Mountain. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Lenette Conger and husband Jon, of Chester, SC, and Connie Samples and husband, John, of Clover, SC; brother Albert Douglas Tuck, Jr., of Windsor, PA; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Graveside service is at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. on July 6, 2001.²

     Betty Ann Akers was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 22, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Nelson Edmond Vest, son of Lemuel Green "Lem" Vest and Maude Ellen Kingrea, on September 24, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of September 24, 1960,her married name was Vest. Betty Ann Akers died on March 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 68.⁴ She Betty Akers Vest, 68, of Pilot, Va., passed away March 7, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Nelson E. Vest Sr., of Pilot; one son, Nelson E. Jr., and Diane Vest, of Riper; four daughters, Charlotte and Steve Wickline, of Radford, Nancy and "Tony" Scaggs, Judy Vest and Janet Vest, all of Christiansburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven brothers, Roy Akers Jr., of Riner, Denton and Diane Akers, of Salem, Steve and Shelby Akers, of Dublin, James Henry and Dallas Akers, of Christiansburg, Noah Akers, of Floyd, Wayne and Faye Akers, of Pulaski, George and Jennet Akers, of Radford; four sisters, Alice and Sherman Altizer, Katie and Nualan Sutphin, Phyliss Akers, all of Christiansburg, Brenda and Larry Hale, of Floyd. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at the Lighthouse Family Ministry of Riner with the Rev. Buford Linkous, Pastor Clyde Bishop and Pastor Richard Bishop officiating with interment in the Surface Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Lighthouse Family Ministry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church Building Fund, L.H.F.M., 301 Merrimac Rd., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on March 9, 2009.⁴

     Harlie Bryant Trail was buried at Cannaday Cemetery, Cannaday, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 3, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Ollie Mae Hale, daughter of Cebert Carlis Hale and Algie Annie Conner, on October 29, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Harlie Bryant Trail and Ollie Mae Hale were divorced on March 26, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Harlie Bryant Trail died on May 25, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^7,3 He TRAIL, Harlie B., 59, of Floyd, passed away Monday, May 25, 1998. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Gardner Funeral Home. on May 27, 1998.⁷