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     Robert Page "Bob" Shillingburg Robert (Bob) Shillingburg, 74, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Bratton; parents, Vinton & Louise Shillingburg; brother, Bill Shillingburg; sisters, Brenda Shillingburg & Sandra Quillen. Bob was a Veteran of both the United States Army and Air Force and was a communications specialist during the Vietnam war. He later worked for 34 years as a farmer on Turner's Dairy of Bedford and retired in 2017. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Frances Shillingburg; children, Wendy Turner & husband, Tommy; Kimberly Smith & husband, Kenny; Tonya Childs & husband, Jeff; daughter-in-law, Traci Bratton; sons, Robbie & Greg Hall; Papaw to eleven grandchildren, Robert & Aaron Turner; Alex and Katie Bratton; Tyler Scott; Samantha Hall; Meagan Hall; Mariah Garcia; Chance Wade; JR Hall and Brandon Hartwell; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Britton & husband, Wayne; Linda Theuerkorn; his brother, Jim Shillingburg & adopted Papaw to many.⁴ He married Mary Frances Collins, daughter of Raynard William "Ray" Collins and Gertrude Lee Martin, on April 2, 2005 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Page "Bob" Shillingburg died on January 24, 2022 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴

     Lelia Edna Collins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,4 She was born on March 12, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of June 30, 1954,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Gratton Howard Thompson Jr. on June 30, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4 Lelia Edna Collins died on January 2, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^1,4 She THOMPSON, Edna C., 58, of Christiansburg, died Sunday morning, January 2, 1994 in a Roanoke hospital. She was employed by the food services of the Montgomery County Public Schools, was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Christiansburg, where she was vice-president of the Women's Auxiliary of the church and was Chaplain of the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire department Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her father, Raynard W. Collins and is survived by her husband, Gratton H. Thompson Jr; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Neal Turner, Christiansburg; two grandchildren, Terri Shephard and Brandon Turner; her mother, Gertrude M. Collins, Riner; brothers and sisters-in-law, I. W. and Linita Collins of Check, Harley and Sarah Collins, Jerry Collins, all of Riner; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Paul Poff, Christiansburg, Frances and Bob Shillingburg of Bedford, Elva Scaggs of Riner; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 3, 1994.¹

     Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham was buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3650 Bethany Church Road, Franklinville, Randolph Co., North Carolina.^6,7 She Rosa Mae Cunningham Elmore, 87, of Randleman, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Burial will follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklinville, NC. Mrs. Elmore was born on June 24, 1932, in Montgomery Co., VA to the late parents James Robert Cunningham Sr. and Lula Ann Collins Cunningham Farmer. She was a homemaker and attended the Beulahland Followers of Jesus in Randleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Elmore; siblings, Susie Smith, Mary West, Ruth Lee, James Cunningham, Joseph Lee Cunningham; granddaughter, Candy Lou Walden. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Lou Ball and husband Joey of Randleman; granddaughter, Heather Mae Leonard; great grandsons, Dalton Lee Howell, and Blake Austin Leonard.⁶ Her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Charles Edward Elmore.^1,3,6,9 Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham was born on June 24, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 As of January 22, 1957,her married name was Gilmore.² She married William Allen Gilmore on January 22, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham and William Allen Gilmore were divorced on June 28, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham died on November 6, 2019 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^6,7

     Charles Edward Elmore Charles Edward Elmore, age 80, died Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Mr. Elmore was born July 12, 1937 in Randolph County to Colon Elwood and Hazel Williamson Elmore. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Cunningham Elmore.⁵ He was buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3650 Bethany Church Road, Franklinville, Randolph Co., North Carolina.⁴ He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins.^1,2,3,5 Charles Edward Elmore was born on July 12, 1937 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.^4,5,6 He died on October 7, 2017 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-9718.³ William Allen Gilmore was born on February 17, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on January 22, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ William Allen Gilmore and Rosa Mae "Rosie" Cunningham were divorced on June 28, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² William Allen Gilmore died on March 7, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^3,4,7,5 He GILMORE, William Allen, 60, of Salem, died Saturday, March 7, 1998. Surviving family includes brothers and sister-in-law, Richard and Rita Gilmore, Eddie Gilmore, Douglas Gilmore and friend, Helen Bishop; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy East, Nancy and David Jones; niece, Janet East; nephew, Wayne Gilmore and his wife, Ginger; special friend, Janies (Jimmy) Tuckwiller and family; and many other friends. on March 9, 1998.⁴

     Joseph Lee Cunningham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 His Social Security Number was 224-32-4150.¹⁰ He was born on May 3, 1928 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,3,5,6 He married Exalee Woolwine circa 1948.^8,11 Joseph Lee Cunningham died on July 20, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,10,4 He CUNNINGHAM, Joseph L., of Christiansburg, died Friday, July 20, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Exalee Cunningham; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe, Jr. and Melissa Cunningham, Marcus and Christina Cunningham, all of Christiansburg; two daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Cunningham of Lynchburg, Joyce and Allen Bain of Christiansburg. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters. The family will receive friends in Sunset Cemetery. on July 23, 2001.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1801.⁴ Exalee Woolwine was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on September 7, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of circa 1948,her married name was Cunningham.⁶ She married Joseph Lee Cunningham, son of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, circa 1948.^6,1 Exalee Woolwine died on September 29, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,4,7 She Exalee Woolwine Cunningham, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2005 while at home in the Childress area of Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cunningham, Sr. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Melissa Cunningham, Jr. of Christiansburg and Marcus and Christina Cunningham of Pulaski; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Cunningham of Lynchburg; and Joyce and Allen Bain of Christiansburg. She has eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Ethel Altizer of Salem and Mary Sumner of Christiansburg; as well as nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their care and assistance, especially in recent weeks. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 1, 2005.¹

     Marcus Wade Cunningham was born on August 12, 1963 at Radford, Virginia.³ He married Flora Christina Brown on January 15, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Marcus Wade Cunningham and Flora Christina Brown were divorced on December 5, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Marcus Wade Cunningham died on January 4, 2016 at Virginia at age 52.⁵ He Marcus Wade Cunningham, 52, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. on January 6, 2016.⁵

     Carolyn Lee Cunningham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She Carolyn Lee Cunningham, 64, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Exalee Cunningham; and a brother, Marcus Cunningham. Carolyn is survived by her brother, Joe Cunningham (Melissa); sister, Joyce Bain (Allen); as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside Service to follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.³ She was born on March 12, 1952.⁴ She died on August 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 64.³

     Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9801.⁷ She was born on November 2, 1924 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4 As of December 22, 1942,her married name was Smith.⁸ She married Oliver Lee Smith on December 22, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham died on January 25, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,7 She SMITH, Susanna Cunningham, 74, of Shawsville, died Monday, January 25, 1999, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was born November 2, 1924, to the late James and Lula A. Collins Cunningham. She is survived by her son, Stephen Lee Smith of Christiansburg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Magdalene West, Rosa and Charles Elmore, Ruth and Gordon Lee; brothers and sisters-in-law, James Cunningham, Joseph Lee and Exalee Cunningham; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on January 28, 1999.¹

     Oliver Lee Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-18-4379.³ He was born on November 25, 1916 at Giles Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 25, 1919.^1,3,2 He married Susannah A. "Susie" Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins, on December 22, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Oliver Lee Smith died on September 13, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 67.^3,2

     Steven Lee Smith Steven Smith, October 16, 1957 - June 4, 2014. Steven Lee Smith, 56, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Lee and Suzanna Smith. He is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Lisa Smith; son, Steven Oliver Smith and wife Pearl Sue; daughter, Melinda Suzanna Smith and fiancé Dallas Anderson; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Smith, Joseph Oliver Smith, Brooklyn Angelica Doss, and Nicholas Andrew Doss; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Steve had a strong will, big heart, and strong beliefs that he passed along to his family. The graveside service will be at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.³ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Lisa Christine Songer on July 3, 1979 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Steven Lee Smith died on June 4, 2014 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 56.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0375.⁴ Mary Magdalene Cunningham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her married name was West.³ She married Byron Wilson West.³ Mary Magdalene Cunningham was born on May 17, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on June 13, 1999 at Virginia at age 69.^3,4,5 She WEST, Mary M., 69, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, June 13, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron W. West. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and John Dillon, Pat and Buster Smith; granddaughters, Jenny Hall, Chastidy Hubbard and husband, Larry, and their daughter, Chelsea; grandsons, Walter Hall, Johnny Dillon; her mother, Gertrude Collins, Riner; five sisters, Rosie Gilmore, N.C., Rushie Gordon, Salem, Virginia Poff, Christiansburg, Elva Jones, Floyd, Frances Shillingburg, Bedford, Va; five brothers, James Cunningham, Joseph Cunningham, both of Christiansburg, Jerry Collins, Harley Collins, both of Riner, I. W. Collins, Check; numerous nieces and nephews. Burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 15, 1999.³