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     Bruce Rayburn Carr was buried at Davis Family Cemetery, Rt. 671, 0.3 miles from Rt. 655, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Beverley Unknown.¹ Bruce Rayburn Carr was born circa 1964.² He died on April 12, 2008.² He Bruce Rayburn Carr, 44, of Glade Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Preceding Bruce in death was his father, Alton Carr. Surviving to cherish his memory are children, Bruce Carr and Hannah Carr; mother, Mary Davis Carr; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Linda Carr, and Shannon and Kathy Carr; sister, Dawn Carr; seven nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews. Bruce grew up in Roanoke and was an avid fisherman and hunter. His first job was at Ole Monterey Golf Club as a grounds keeper and worked his way up to management. His knowledge and dedication, transformed Ole Monterey into one of the best courses in the area. Bruce was precious to all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday April 17, 2008, at the Rocky Mount Church of God, 1360 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., with Pastor Travis Gore officiating. Interment to follow at the Davis Family Cemetery in Redwood. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Wednesday April 16, 2008, at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., (located behind Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital), Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-5533. on April 15, 2008.²

     Forrest Eugene Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 17, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Linda Faye Beckner, daughter of A. P. Beckner, on February 25, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Forrest Eugene Carr died on March 5, 2004 at Virginia at age 59.² He Forrest Eugene Carr, 59, of Roanoke, died March 5, 2004. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday at Copper Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke. on March 7, 2004.²

     Linda Faye Beckner was buried at Beckner Family Cemetery, Pine Spur Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Carr.¹ She was born on August 27, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She married Forrest Eugene Carr, son of Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland, on February 25, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Linda Faye Beckner died on October 2, 2011 at Virginia at age 60.³ She Linda Beckner Carr, 60, of Roanoke, was greeted by her deceased family, father, stepfather, husband, sister, son and daughter-in-law on Sunday, October 2, 2011. She heard her name called and happily answered. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Susie Matheny; sons, James and Billy (Carmen); four grandchildren; sister, Margaret (Calvin); and brother, Ernest (Faye); and special friend, Dean. Special thanks to friends, Dianna, Cathy, Stan and Dean who loved and cared for her during her illness. In lieu of flowers, a monetary donation will be appreciated to help with expenses. Graveside Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, from Beckner Family Cemetery, Pine Spur Road, Callaway with Pastor Bill Pagen doing her home going service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on October 4, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-4362.¹⁰ Nelson Francis Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1 He was born on March 23, 1938 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,6,2 He married Iris Emily Nichols, daughter of Jessie Willard Nichols and Ethel Marie Hodges, on March 29, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,12,6,9 Nelson Francis Carr died on November 30, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,3 He CARR, Nelson Francis, 58, of Copper Hill, died Saturday, November 30, 1996 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Nelson Carr. Surviving is his wife, Iris Nichols Carr; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Christine Carr, Michael S. Carr, all of Copper Hill, Troy W. Carr and his fiancee, Jenny Whittle of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Tara Dawn Carr, Alanna Fawn Carr and Isiah S. Carr; four brothers, Walter Carr, George Carr, Eugene Carr, all of Roanoke, Raymond Carr of Baltimore, Md; and a very special nephew, Keith Carr. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m Sunday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on December 1, 1996.¹

     Iris Emily Nichols was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on August 6, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ As of March 29, 1961,her married name was Carr.⁴ She married Nelson Francis Carr, son of Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland, on March 29, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,1,3,4,7 Iris Emily Nichols died on January 22, 2020 at Virginia at age 78.⁸ She Iris E. Carr, 78, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Carr; and sons, Mike Carr, Jeff Carr and Troy Carr. Iris is survived by her son, Jesse Carr and his wife, Christine; very special friend "daughter like" caretaker, Norma Jean Greene; grandson, Isaiah; two granddaughters, Tara and Alanna Carr; two great-grandchildren, Aurora Compton and Sterling Compton; two sisters, Ann Wray and Linda Martin; and brother, Terry L. Nichols. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow at Adney Gap Cemetery. on January 22, 2020.⁸

     Infant Furrow was buried at Edison Guilliams Cemetery, Rt. 640, 0.6 miles from Rt. 748, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She died in March, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Part of an infant set of twin girls.¹ She was born in March, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-7711.⁷ Altha Vane Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on December 17, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7 She married Roy Lee Guilliams, son of John Luke Guilliams and Eliza Lee Sowder, on December 27, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of December 27, 1928,her married name was Guilliams. Altha Vane Furrow died on October 18, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^7,2,8 She GUILLIAMS, Altha Vane Furrow, 89, of Callaway, died Saturday, October 18, 1997 at Community Hospital of Roanoke. Born December 17, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Claude K. Furrow and Jemima (Dina) Bell Furrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Guilliams, an infant daughter and two sons, Pete Guilliams and Danny Guilliams. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia Cooper of Roanoke, Vera and John LaPrade of Boones Mill, Arlene Carter of Roanoke, Dot and James Webb of Callaway; six sons and daughters-in-law, Newton and Norma Jean Guilliams of Callaway, Coy and Caroline Guilliams of Callaway, Steve and Linda Guilliams of Rocky Mount, Fred and Barbara Guilliams of Callaway, Barry Guilliams of Roanoke, Ronnie and Joyce Guilliams of Callaway; daughter-in-law, Betty Jane Guilliams of Callaway; two sisters, Lena Custer of Callaway and Alma Jones of Bassett; two brothers, B. L. (Bill) Furrow and B. W. (Pat) Furrow both of Callaway; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on October 20, 1997.²

     Danny Wayne Guilliams was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 6, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on December 22, 1961 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 19; Died in an auto accident.^2,4

     Sylvia June Guilliams was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ She Sylvia June Guilliams Cooper, 88, of Roanoke, VA passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born June 23, 1932 the daughter of the late Roy L. and Altha F. Guilliams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd H. Cooper; brothers, Bernard L. “Pete” Guilliams, Danny Guilliams, Coy Guilliams. She graduated from Callaway High School in 1949. She was a member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church in Roanoke for over 50 years. She retired from Elizabeth Arden Company after many years of service. Surviving are two daughters, Donna Martin, Sheri Minnix (Keith); grandchildren, Amy Frye (Matt), Andrew Minnix (Sara-fiancé); great grandchildren, Anna and Harlan Frye; sisters, Arlene Carter, Vera LaPrade, Dot Webb (James); brothers, Newton Guilliams (Nora Jean), Fred Guilliams, Steve Guilliams (Linda), Barry Guilliams, Ronnie Guilliams (Joyce); sisters-in-law, Betty F. Guilliams, Caroline F. Guilliams; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial Cooper Family Cemetery, Factory Hill Road, Callaway, VA.⁶ She was born on June 23, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of December 20, 1952,her married name was Cooper.⁴ She married Lloyd Harvey Cooper, son of William Jackson Cooper and Pearlie Maude Martin, on December 20, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,4,10,6 Sylvia June Guilliams died on November 4, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.⁶

     Ezra Newton Guilliams was buried at Guilliams/Hale Cemetery, Tharp Creek Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 10, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Norma Jean Guilliams on June 19, 1954 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Ezra Newton Guilliams died on September 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 89.⁴ He "I've lived a long and good life" are the words that many people heard from Ezra Newton Guilliams, age 89, who took his final "road trip" to join his Lord and loved ones in his heavenly home on September 8, 2023. Newton was born January 10, 1934 to the late Roy and Altha Guilliams. He was preceded in death by his sweet four-month old son, Michael Glen Guilliams (9/10/56 – 1/9/57). His loving wife, Norma Guilliams, has taken care of him, loved him, and spoiled him for 69 years. He will continue watching over her, his children Jeff Guilliams (Donna) and Jennifer Brubaker (Keith) and his "pride and joy" grandchildren Harrison Brubaker (Casey Johnson) and Meredith Kantsios (Logan) as well as his great grandson (who should be here in January). He even loved and enjoyed his active grandpups. He had an unbelievable relationship with every one of his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings Pete Guilliams (Betsy), Sylvia Cooper (Lloyd), Coy Guilliams, Dan Guilliams and in-laws Don Carter/John Laprade, and Barbara Guilliams. Surviving are siblings Vera Laprade, Arlene Carter, Dot Webb (James), Steve Guilliams (Linda), Fred Guilliams, Barry Guilliams, and Ronnie Guilliams (Joyce) and sister-in-law Caroline Guilliams. He also treasured long-time friendships with Darla Lee, Ray and Nancy Holland, and Betty (Jimmy) Guilliams among many others, and he loved listening to music by Alan Messenger and friends. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church (baptized April 8, 2018), one of the charter members of Callaway Volunteer Fire Department (established May 1966), a plumber who offered services to friends and family near and far, an employee of Hajoka for 21 years followed by Norfolk and Southern for 20 years, and a valued friend to everyone he met. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Highland United Methodist Church or Callaway Volunteer Fire Department. A special thanks goes to Carilion Hospice and everyone who has supported Newton through his years of sickness. The burial will follow in the Guilliams/Hale Cemetery on Tharp Creek Road in Ferrum. on September 12, 2023.⁴