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     Sylvia Florence Songer Sylvia Cunningham, 57, of Christiansburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Sylvia was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Alberta and Robert ‘Bob’ Songer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cunningham was led home by her oldest brother, Lonnie Songer; and father-in-law, James Cunningham. She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 37 years, James E. ‘Jimmy’ Cunningham of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Jonathan Reynolds of Riner; grandchildren, Ariel and Drake Reynolds of Riner; sisters and brother, Patricia Toler, Dennis Songer, both of Christiansburg, and Lisa Smith of Floyd; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.² She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 17, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 9, 1979,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married James Everette Cunningham, son of James Harless Cunningham and Lida Ethel Gearheart, on June 9, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Sylvia Florence Songer died on November 19, 2015 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.²

     Phyllis Ann Snider Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winfred and Levelle Snider; and brother, Curtis Snider. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 38 years, David H. Cunningham; kids, David A. Cunningham (Latosha), Joseph W. Cunningham (Kari); special grandsons, Christian, Dylan, and Jace Cunningham; siblings, Bobby Snider (Vicki), Harold Snider (Cindy), Randy Snider (Amina), Drema Snider, Peggy Allen (Roger), Sandra Bond (Jerry), and Carol Rupe; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Christiansburg.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 1, 1958 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 18, 1983,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married David Harless Cunningham, son of James Harless Cunningham and Lida Ethel Gearheart, on March 18, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Phyllis Ann Snider died on May 3, 2021 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-72-0482.⁷ Donald Edward Cunningham Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,8 He was born on May 27, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,8 He married Glenn Dola Gillenwater on August 10, 1972 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Donald Edward Cunningham Sr. died on April 6, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 50.^4,5,7,9,8 He CUNNINGHAM, Donald Edward, Sr., (Duck), 50, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 6, 2002, at his home. Duck was the son of the late Robert and Leevanis Linkous Cunningham. He was a faithful member of the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife, Glenndola “Glenna” Cunningham; son, Donald Cunningham, Jr., all of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Ryan Rose of Radford; and brother and sister-in-law, James and Marie Cunningham of Shawsville. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. The family wishes to express their thanks to Comersview P. H. Church family, Rev. Frankie and Carolyn Graham, Carilion Hospice, especially Lanell Allen, Dr. Andes, nurses at Pulaski Community Hospital, special dear friend Colleen Thomas and friends at Christiansburg Recreation Center. on April 8, 2002.⁵

     Byron Wilson West was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 264-38-1498.⁸ He married Mary Magdalene Cunningham, daughter of James Robert Cunningham and Lula Ann Collins.¹ Byron Wilson West was born on June 10, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone, veteran's records, and the NC death index have a birth date of Jun 8, 1913.^{8,3,4,9,5,6,7} He died on June 18, 1990 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,8,4,5,6 He Byron W. West, age 77, died Monday, June 18, 1990, North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem, N.C. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the VA Hospital, in Salem. Surviving are his wife, Mary M. West; two daughters and son-in-law, Joanne Wilkerson, Christiansburg; Pat and Buster Smith, Galax; three sisters, Maggie Jewell, Lafayette; Irene Brown, Moseburg, Or; Delphia Cole, Grants Pass, Or; one brother, Frank Dixon, Fincastle; two grandchildren; Jeanette Hall; Walter Hall, both of Christiansburg. Interment with military honors will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 20, 1990.²

     Melvin Junior Cunningham was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 227-62-1703.⁸ He was born on February 2, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,7,5 He married Mary Marie Richards, daughter of Roy Henry Richards and Lillie Marie Craighead, on February 22, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9,4 Melvin Junior Cunningham died on February 15, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^1,8,10,7 He CUNNINGHAM, Melvin, 54, of Shawsville, died Thursday, February 15, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Marie Cunningham; son, Kenneth Richards; daughters, Leslie Howell, Mary Mabry, Liz Gallaher, Jennifer Woods; thirteen grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Cunningham, James Cunningham; three nephews; a niece; and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in the Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville. on February 18, 2001.¹

     Daniel Lee Galliher Daniel Galliher, January 17, 1965 - January 27, 2022. Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher went to be with the lord on January 28th 2022. He was a kind hearted, easy going person. Dan touched so many people with his charming attitude. He never met a stranger, and if he did, it wouldn’t be long before he was your friend. He would do anything for anyone with no questions asked. Dan was the one person so many could count on. He is survived by his Wife: Elizabeth Galliher. Mother: Mazie Marshall. His son: Zachary Cunningham and his two favorite people in the whole world, his grand babies: Owen and Emily Cunningham. We WILL see you again.³ He was born on January 17, 1965 at Ohio.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Cunningham, daughter of Melvin Junior Cunningham and Mary Marie Richards, on March 8, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 Daniel Lee Galliher died on January 28, 2022 at Virginia at age 57.³

     James Allen Cunningham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on February 1, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Frances Marie Bragg on January 19, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² James Allen Cunningham died on November 5, 2017 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.⁴ He On Sunday, November 5, 2017, James “Jimmy” Cunningham, 69, of Shawsville peacefully went home with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cunningham; mother, Lee Vanis Cunningham; two brothers, Melvin and Donald “Duck” Cunningham; and one greatgrandchild, Lilly Grace Cox. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Marie Cunningham; two sons, Jamey Cunningham and wife, Christie, Eric Musselman and wife, Debbie; six grandchildren, Candace and Ashley Cunningham, Brittany, Brett and Brendon Pettus, Rachel Musselman; great-aunt, Charlote Mutusavitch; and a host of friends. Jimmy loved everyone he came in contact with and he loved the Lord with all his heart. He will be very sadly missed by everyone that knew him. The family wishes to thank Medi Home Hospice for their excellent care of James Cunningham. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on November 7, 2017.⁴