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     Akin Wayne Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 225-10-7564.¹⁰ He was born on December 30, 1908 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,10,4 He married Hilda Pauline Richards circa 1936.^1,11,4 Akin Wayne Strickler died on July 9, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,11,10,2,4 He Akin Wayne Strickler, 96, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, July 9, 2005. He was a former owner-operator of the Callaway Cash Store and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Georgia Lancaster Strickler; four sisters; four brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Hilda Richards Strickler, of the home; sister, Myrle Metts, Richmond; a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the aides and nurses of Franklin Healthcare and Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Kay Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church c/o Angie Weddle, Treas. 2300 McNeil Mill Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
on July 10, 2005.¹

     Hilda Pauline Richards was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 28, 1907 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of circa 1936,her married name was Strickler.¹ She married Akin Wayne Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, circa 1936.^1,2,4 Hilda Pauline Richards died on November 23, 2005 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 98.^2,4 She Hilda Richards Strickler, 98, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1907, the last surviving child of Shade and Rosa Burch Richards. Mrs. Strickler was the oldest member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she loved serving the Lord and was known for her humility and kindness. She and her late husband operated the Callaway Cash Store, where she took pleasure in giving each child a bag of candy. Mrs. Strickler was preceded in death by her husband, A. Wayne Strickler on July 9, 2005. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Merle Metts, Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev Kay Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Angie Weddle, Treasurer, 2300 McNeil Mill Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday, with her family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.
on November 24, 2005.²

     Myrle Nevada Strickler was buried at Glade Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ She married Abner William "Bill" Metts.^6,7 Her married name was Metts. Myrle Nevada Strickler was born on April 19, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,8 She died on April 29, 2010 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 97.^6,8 She Myrle Strickler Metts, 97, formerly of Rocky Mount, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, her home since 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abner William (Bill) Metts. Born in Franklin County, Va., she was the last survivor of the nine children of Georgia Alice Lancaster Strickler and William Thomas Strickler. She is survived by her daughter, June Metts Dennis and son-in-law, William R. Dennis III, of Richmond. She is also survived by a beloved extended family including numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren in-law and great-grandchildren in-law. Mrs. Metts had careers as a homemaker, also in retail and education and was an accomplished seamstress. She was active in her church and in volunteer activities, including the American Red Cross and most recently, the child development center at Westminster-Canterbury. She was an amazing story teller, bringing to life in vivid detail the era of which she was part. Mrs. Metts loved people, especially children, and sought to make friends wherever she went. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2010, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Long officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010, in the Montague Chapel, Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835. www.florafuneralservice.com on May 1, 2010.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-0857.⁴ Abner William "Bill" Metts was buried at Glade Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Myrle Nevada Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster.^1,3 Abner William "Bill" Metts was born on October 17, 1904 at Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 He died on November 3, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^5,3

     Phillip Ballard "Jack" Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on January 11, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on January 27, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 25.^2,4

     Wallace Teal Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-10-9456.⁷ He was born on June 21, 1917 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 He married Josephine Alie Frith on May 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 Wallace Teal Strickler died on July 19, 1996 at Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida, at age 79.^2,7,5 He STRICKLER, Wallace Teal, 79, of Hernado, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, July 19, 1996, at the Veteran Hospital, Gainsville, Fla. He was a member of the Plumber and Steam Fitters Union, Local #491. He is preceded in death by a son, Thomas T. Strickler. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Strickler; two daughters, Betty Jo Naber, Homasassa, Fla., and Richie Williams, Martinez, Ga; two sons, Sidney Strickler, Mount Holly, N.C., Larry Strickler, Hernado, Fla; two brothers, Wayne Stickler, Rocky Mount, Roff D. Strickler, Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Myrle Metts, Irene Bennett, both of Rocky Mount; eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, Rocky Mount, Va. August 3, 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pleasant Hill Methodist Building Fund, Rocky Mount. on July 23, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-3126.⁷ Roff Denver Strickler was born on February 14, 1920 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Janet Geraldine Rogers on September 4, 1948 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^3,8,5 Roff Denver Strickler died on July 10, 1999 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 79.^7,3 He Anchorage resident Roff D. Strickler, 79, died July 10, 1999, at his home from stroke-related complications. A celebration of life will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 4774 Mills Drive in Anchorage. His ashes will be scattered at the Lone Spruce Mine in Boundary. He was born Feb. 14, 1920, in Franklin County, Va. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945. He moved to Alaska in April 1960 from Rocky Mount, Va., and worked for the civil service at Elmendorf Air Force Base until his retirement in 1972. He also worked as a gold miner for 20 years in Boundary. Mr. Strickler is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet Strickler; children, Linda Kissee, William Strickler, Alice Moore and Roger Strickler; grandchildren, Ryan Strickler, Ashley Strickler, Heather Moore, Jonathan Strickler, Dawn (Kissee) Barrett and Corinne (Kissee) Rollman; and great-grandchild, Brenna Rollman. The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of Anchorage, 3305 Arctic Blvd., Anchorage 99503. Arrangements were by Witzleben Family Funeral Homes & Crematory. on July 15, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8459.² Lydia Moles was buried at Alderman Cemetery, atop a hill on Rt. 727 near intersection with Rt. 604, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Sowers.¹ She married Unknown Sowers.¹ Lydia Moles was born on January 11, 1909.² She died on October 28, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^2,1 She Lydia Moles Sowers, 84, a resident of Skyline Manor Nursing Home, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Roy Shelton, Nola May and Delma Strickler, all of Floyd; one son and daughter-in-law, James E. (Pete) and Annetta Sowers of Christiansburg; nine grandchildren, Ronnie, Gilbert and Jimmy Shelton, Peggy Nolen, Wanda Johnson, Sandra Sowers, Linda Strickler, Dale and Billy Strickler; one great-grandson, one great-granddaughter, one stepgrandson; one sister, Mrs. Arlie Moles of Hillsville; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Moles of Willis; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Verndith Boyd of Floyd and Alda Taliaferro of Roanoke. Funeral will be Friday 3:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Dr. Alton L. Griffin and the Rev. L. V. Dehart officiating with interment in the Alderman Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home. on October 29, 1992.¹

     Linda Gail Strickler was born on August 14, 1958 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Timothy Clark Vest, son of Frank Alton Vest and Violet Christene Thomas, on June 14, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of June 14, 1995,her married name was Vest.³ Linda Gail Strickler and Timothy Clark Vest were divorced on May 22, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ As of December 23, 2002,her married name was Hale.² Linda Gail Strickler married Carl Marvin Hale, son of Edgar Lewis Hale and Vanice Sue "Vannie" Agee, on December 23, 2002 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Linda Gail Strickler and Carl Marvin Hale were divorced on May 18, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Linda Gail Strickler died on July 26, 2013 at Virginia at age 54.⁴ She Linda Gail Strickler, 54, of Floyd, passed away July 26, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on August 11, 2013, at her cabin on Bluebird Road. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on July 28, 2013.⁴

     Josephine Alie Frith was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1778.⁴ She was born on November 22, 1920 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 As of May 1, 1937,her married name was Strickler.² She married Wallace Teal Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on May 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Josephine Alie Frith died on October 24, 2003 at Martinez, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 82.^1,4,3 She Josephine Frith Strickler, Martinez, Ga., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at her home in Georgia. She was born in Franklin County, Va., to Willard and Rainie Young Frith. She was a member of the Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Teal Strickler, and two children Betty Jo Nabor and Thomas Strickler. Survivors include her daughter, Richie Williams of Martinez, Ga; two sons, Sidney Strickler of Charlotte, N.C., and Larry Strickler of Hernando; sister, Mamie Doughton of Rocky Mount, Va; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Hatcher Funeral Home, Augusta, Ga.
on October 27, 2003.¹

     Thomas Tracy Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 17, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Martha Ellen Shaver on September 6, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Thomas Tracy Strickler died on August 23, 1983 at age 43.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-3893.⁵ Her married name was Naber.⁷ Bette Jo Strickler married Harald P. Naber.⁷ Bette Jo Strickler was born on May 4, 1938 at Martinsville, Virginia.^6,7,8 As of November 17, 1954,her married name was Sloan.³ She married Freeman Denford Sloan on November 17, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.^3,4 Bette Jo Strickler and Freeman Denford Sloan were divorced on May 19, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Bette Jo Strickler died on March 14, 2000 at Homosassa, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 61.^5,7,8,9 She Naber, Bette Jo, 61, of Sugarmill Woods in Homosassa, died Tuesday (March 14, 2000) at home. Born in Martinsville, Va., she came here 15 years ago from Homer, Alaska. She was creator, designer and co-owner of doll fashions at Naber Kids Doll Factory. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Harald P; a daughter, Angela Marie Rodrick, Homosassa; two brothers, Larry W. Strickler, Hernando, and Sydney W. Strickler, Charlotte, N.C; her mother, Josephine Strickler, Augusta, Ga; a sister, Richie L Williams, Martinez, Ga; and several nieces and nephews. on March 16, 2000.⁷

     Larry Wayne Strickler was born on December 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,5 He married Brenda Sue Barber on October 4, 1969 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 Larry Wayne Strickler and Brenda Sue Barber were divorced on September 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Larry Wayne Strickler married Nancy Jean Thorpe on October 5, 1979 at Citrus Co., Florida.^2,10 Larry Wayne Strickler and Nancy Jean Thorpe were divorced on November 30, 2000 at Citrus Co., Florida.¹¹ Larry Wayne Strickler died on April 10, 2012 at Florida at age 62.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9331.¹³ Virginia Pearl Gwaltney was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 She was born on September 3, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^13,3,5,6,7,8 As of June 1, 1950,her married name was Mohler.⁶ She married Cecil Earnest Mohler Jr. on June 1, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5,14,6 Virginia Pearl Gwaltney died on July 11, 2004 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 79.^13,3,5,15 She Virginia Gwaltney Mohler, 79, of Virginia Beach, passed away July 11, 2004 in Norfolk. A native of Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of Charles E. and Virgie K. Gwaltney Akers. She was retired from Eli Lilly Corporation. She was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, C. Earnest Mohler, Jr; a sister, Marie Gwaltney of Roanoke; brother, James E. Gwaltney and wife, Dottie, of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Phyllis Hostfeld of Roanoke; and brother-in-law Leland E. Mohler and his wife, Peggy, of Nevada; and several nieces. A graveside service will be conducted in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. on July 13, 2004.³

     Cecil Earnest Mohler Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on September 3, 1928 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,6,9 He married Virginia Pearl Gwaltney, daughter of Charles Edward "Charlie" Gwaltney and Virgie Ellen King, on June 1, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,2,3,4,5,8 Cecil Earnest Mohler Jr. died on October 20, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^4,5,7 He Cecil Earnest 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. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 22, 2005.⁵