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     Martha Ann "Marti" Gibson was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 She was born on November 4, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of May 1, 1965,her married name was Carr.² She married Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Carr, son of Philip Burton Carr and Ilene Whitenack, on May 1, 1965 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3 Martha Ann "Marti" Gibson died on April 15, 2017 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,6 She November 4, 1942 - April 15, 2017. Martha Gibson (Marti) Carr, 74, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her home in Dublin. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Marti worked many years as a medical records transcriber. She also worked as a credit card administrator and administrative assistant for Hercules/Radford Army Ammunition Plant and Alliant Tech, retiring with 28 years of service. Marti was an accomplished artist and loved all kinds of craft work. She was an avid scrapbooker and spent countless hours socializing and scrapbooking with many beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James G. Gibson Sr. and Geneva Nelson Gibson; brothers, James L. Gibson Jr. and Jerry D. Gibson; and brother-in-law, Philip B. Carr Jr. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 52 years, Ronald "Ron" L. Carr of Dublin; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Wesley Vest of Newbern; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony T. "Terry" and Sonia Carr of Salem; grandchildren, Tya and Breeana Carr of Salem, and Aaron, Tommy and Erika Vest of Newbern; brother and sister-in-law, Larry D. and Cynthia Gibson of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Louise Yvonne "Vonnie" and Thomas Gaines of Charleston, S.C; special sister-in-law, Reba Akers of Elliston; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. on April 16, 2017.³

     Iris A. Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on July 31, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on December 22, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Christeen Rebecca Hunley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She Christeen "Granny" H. Wickham, 92 of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Katherine Hunley, her husband, Raymond Wickham, two grandsons, Adam Wickham and David Wickham, and a great grandson, Zachary Short. Christeen was a long standing member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church. Before getting married and settling down to have a family, Christeen worked for the Dept. of the Navy at the Pentagon. A faithful Christian woman and loving mother, she is fondly remembered as "Granny" to everyone who met her. Christeen is survived by her seven children, Reginald Wickham (Teresa), Regina W. Short (Randy), Royce D. Wickham (Kathy), Roger D. Wickham (Ronda), Roy D. Wickham (Michele), Rebecca D. Milliner, Ronald "Ronnie" D. Wickham (Theresa); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives. A special thank you to Amy Short and Chris Wickham for their dedication and care for Granny during her illness. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² Her married name was Wickham.¹ She married Raymond Lawrence "Ray" Wickham, son of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore.^1,2 Christeen Rebecca Hunley was born on February 22, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ She died on July 17, 2020 at Virginia at age 92.²

     James Ray "Jimmy" Wickham From Roanoke, Virginia. Born 20.8.1948 Roanoke,Virginia, son of Shirley J. Young, Roanoke, Virginia and Raymond L. Wickham, single, entered service 17.8.1966, Richmond, Virginia. Boot Camp, Parris Island 1966, 3 Recon Bn 1967-68, KIA Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. Panel 63E Line 3.³ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His name was legally changed to James Ray Young.^4,5,3 He was born on August 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5,3 He died on May 28, 1968 at Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, at age 19.^4,5,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2573.⁷ Guy Edward Farmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on July 18, 1914 at Radford, Virginia.^7,3,4,8,5 He married Lula Ann Collins, daughter of Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins and Hattie Beanica Hall, on November 21, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Guy Edward Farmer died on June 10, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,5,6 He FARMER, Guy Edward, 83, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Mr. Farmer served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and retired from the laundry department at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Surviving are his stepdaughter, Mary L. Ball and husband, Joey, and stepgranddaughter, Heather M. Howell and husband, Jamie, all of Randleman, N.C. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. James S. Angle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. (366-0707) on June 12, 1998.²

     Unknown Adams married Glathia Lillian Vest, daughter of Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest and Miranda Ann Vest.¹

     Infant Rorrer was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He died on September 8, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 He was born on September 8, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2