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     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8793.⁴ William Wayne Dunford was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 15, 1917 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Hettie Beatrice Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Katherine "Mae/May" Collins, on September 16, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 William Wayne Dunford died on June 19, 1995 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.^2,4 He DUNFORD, William Wayne, 77, of Floyd, died Monday in a Radford Hospital. He was a native of Wythe County, and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Hattie Hale Dunford of Floyd; two sisters, Faye Parks of Richmond, and Betty Dingus of Salem; three brothers, Charles W. Dunford of Wytheville, Herbert L. Dunford of Richmond, Olen A. Dunford of Rural Retreat; a brother-in-law, LLoyd Shockey of Salem; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Billy and Diane Chaffin, B. J. and Matthew Chaffin of Pilot. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery, with the Rev. S. E. Hancock Jr. officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. on June 21, 1995.²

     Arthur Boyd Hoback Arthur Boyd “A.B.” Hoback, 90, passed away at his home in Salem on Monday, October 23, 2017. A.B. was raised in Wythe County. A graduate of Rural Retreat High School, he missed his graduation ceremony in 1945 because Uncle Sam requested his service in the U.S. Army once he turned 18. He was stationed in France, working with The Stars and Stripes military newspaper. After his discharge, he returned to Virginia and worked for 20 years for the Virginia Division of Forestry. He retired from the City of Salem, having worked in the automotive maintenance shop there for over 18 years. A.B. was a member of the Salem Rescue Squad since 1952, and was inducted as a Life Member in 1975. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and small engines, supported Salem High School football, and liked to watch baseball and Nascar racing. A.B. was married to Clarissa “Peggy” for 57 years, until her passing in 2009. They were members of Central United Methodist Church in Salem since its inception in the 1950s. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Rodney Overstreet; grandson, Matthew Overstreet; granddaughter, Katie Fralin and her husband, Shaun; and the apple of his eye, great-granddaughter, Kinsley Fralin. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the funeral home with Rev. Bryan Buckles officiating. An interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Salem Rescue Squad or Central United Methodist Church.⁶ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 30, 1927 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Clarissa Alma "Peggy" Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Katherine "Mae/May" Collins, on June 28, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,5 Arthur Boyd Hoback died on October 23, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.⁶

     Elsie Ada Nichols was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4292.¹¹ She was born on April 20, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,5,10 As of February 16, 1951,her married name was Isom.⁶ She married Cecil Jones Isom on February 16, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Elsie Ada Nichols and Cecil Jones Isom were divorced on November 1, 1976 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹² Elsie Ada Nichols died on May 13, 2007 at North Carolina at age 79.^11,10

     Cecil Jones Isom was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 231-32-9313.⁵ He was born on April 14, 1924 at Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Elsie Ada Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Katherine "Mae/May" Collins, on February 16, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,8 Cecil Jones Isom and Elsie Ada Nichols were divorced on November 1, 1976 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁹ Cecil Jones Isom died on June 18, 2001 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^5,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-38-9618.⁹ Louise Christine Perdieu was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on October 28, 1909 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,9,4 As of November 30, 1930,her married name was Toney.³ She married Robert Madison "Bob" Toney on November 30, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,10 As of May 24, 1953,her married name was Harwood.⁶ Louise Christine Perdieu married John Prentiss Harwood on May 24, 1953 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,11,6 Louise Christine Perdieu died on February 12, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 82.^12,4

     Madalyn Elaine Shepard was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^4,3 She was born on January 13, 1942 at Virginia.^2,4 As of August 5, 1972,her married name was Williams.² She married Rayburn Albert Williams, son of Lawrence Hunter "Babe" Williams and Edith Irene Rapp, on August 5, 1972 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Madalyn Elaine Shepard died on August 20, 2016 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.^4,3 She A gentle soul entered eternity when Madalyn Elaine Shepard Williams died on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Bethel Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Botetourt County, Va. Elaine was the daughter of Charles Edward Shepard and Madalyn Mae Eskridge Shepard of Covington, Va., and the granddaughter of Charles Augustus Shepard and Mary Ann Sheehy Shepard of Milton, Pa., and William Augustus Eskridge and Mary Ella Riley Eskridge of Marlinton, W.Va. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Rayburn Albert Williams of Clifton Forge, Va; her brothers, Mike, David and Joe; and brother-in-law, Bill Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Williams Lewis; son-in-law, Jimmy Lewis; and granddaughter, Madalyn Kate Lewis. Also surviving are her siblings, Steve (Jan) and Marilyn Thompson and their families; her sisters-in-law, Jean, Anna Mae, Karen and their families; her stepsons, Larry and Mike Williams; and stepdaughter, Linda Coy and their families. Elaine is a graduate of James Madison University/VCU with a degree in education. During her time in school she did student teaching with her mother whom she believed was the best mentor she could have. She taught school while living in Pensacola when Ray was working for the United States Navy. Elaine loved arranging flowers and worked full or part-time doing so in every city in which she lived. She even helped arrange the flowers for the White House wedding of Patricia Nixon. Elaine devoted most of her married life to doting on Anne and later on her namesake, Madalyn Kate. Following Elaine's request, her body was donated to the State Anatomical Program of the Virginia Department of Health for medical education. Her ashes will later be interred in the Arlington National Cemetery with her husband, Ray. The family wishes to thank Bethel Ridge Assisted Living and Medi Home Health and Hospice for their attentive and loving care. Also, many thanks to the Alzheimer's Association. on August 28, 2016.³

     William G. Hughes was buried at Coquille Pioneer Cemetery, Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon.² He was born in May, 1906.² He married Bertha Mae Phillips, daughter of John W. Ross Phillips and Phoebe Matilda Roush, on June 2, 1953 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,3 William G. Hughes died in August, 1985 at age 79.²

     Mary D. Williams was born in January, 1862 at Prince William Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of November 29, 1900,her married name was Cornwell.³ She married John H. Cornwell on November 29, 1900 at Prince William Co., Virginia.^3,4 Mary D. Williams died on March 14, 1911 at Alexandria, Alexandria Co., Virginia, at age 49.⁴ She Mrs. Mary D. Cornell died at her home in Del Ray last night. The deceased was the wife of Mr. J. H. Cornell. She was 50 years old. Mrs. Cornell was a native of Prince William county. on March 15, 1911.⁴

     Jane E. Williams was buried at Clifton Cemetery, Clifton, Fairfax Co., Virginia.² She was born in October, 1863 at Virginia.³ As of circa 1893,her married name was Clark.³ She married William H. Clark circa 1893.^3,4 Jane E. Williams died in 1932.²

     Blanche Williams was buried at Manassas Cemetery, Confederate Section, Center Street, Manassas, Virginia.³ She was born on July 19, 1866 at Prince William Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She died on June 1, 1913 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 46.^3,5

     Mary Virginia Webster was buried at Manassas Cemetery, Confederate Section, Center Street, Manassas, Virginia.¹ She was born on April 9, 1853 at Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 8, 1886,her married name was Williams.³ She married Basil Lee Williams, son of David Williams and Annie Elvira Bodkin, on August 8, 1886 at Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Virginia Webster died on June 15, 1928 at Hoadly, Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,2

     Viola Elvina Williams was buried at Manassas Cemetery, Confederate Section, Center Street, Manassas, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on November 8, 1888 at Buckhall, Prince William Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 18, 1889.^2,4,5 She died on December 7, 1961 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 73.^2,4

     John T. Going was born circa 1858 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 9, 1877 at Nelson Co., Virginia; Died from a hip abcess.²

     Margaret Faulconer was born circa 1842 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 27, 1859,her married name was Going.¹ She married Charles Edward "Ed" Going, son of Samuel Going and Elizabeth Bryant, on October 27, 1859 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ Margaret Faulconer died in March, 1870 at Nelson Co., Virginia.²

     Nannie Washington Goings was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ She was born on December 8, 1879 at Campbell Co., Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1905,her married name was Coleman.⁵ She married Walter Green Coleman circa 1905.^3,5 Nannie Washington Goings died on February 6, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.³

     Lelia Belle Goings Mrs. Lelia Belle Haley, widow of C. E. Haley, died Wednesday at her home in Trenton, N. J. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall Streets, pending funeral arrangements.⁶ She was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.⁷ She was born on March 14, 1872 at James River, Campbell Co., Virginia.^8,5 As of March 30, 1890,her married name was Haley.² She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Haley on March 30, 1890 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.² Lelia Belle Goings died on January 25, 1940 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, at age 67.⁶

     Lucy Edmonia Goings was born on May 20, 1874 at Diamond Hill, Campbell Co., Virginia.²