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     Laura Lou Slusser was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 12, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of October 21, 1949,her married name was Lafon.⁶ She married Lamah Nelson Lafon on October 21, 1949 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,5,6 Laura Lou Slusser died on November 7, 2020 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 92.⁵ She Laura Lou Slusser Lafon, age 92, of Blacksburg, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg, Va. of complications from Covid-19. She was born in Montgomery Co., Va. on April 12, 1928 to the late Mark Jennings and Ida Brown Alls Slusser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lamah Nelson Lafon; son-in-law, Donald Norris Wilson; brothers, Ralph, Logan and Glennie Slusser; sisters, Inez Epperly, Loella Dowdy and Jeannie Pendergrass. She is survived by her four daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Wilson, Janice and Mike Jones, twin daughters, Rhonda and Johnny Martin and Robin Lafon; grandchildren, Phillip Martin, Terri Martin-Baltz and husband, Bubba, Jamie Lytton and wife, Kim and Laura Schatzle and husband, William; great-grandchildren, Adam Martin, Charleigh Steele, Joseph Lytton, Gabe Martin, Saleena Lytton and Kailee Lytton; great-great-grandson, Gabryel Abbott; brother, Wilbur Slusser and wife, Carole; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery and the Kroontje Health Care Center Staff Members for their loving care and attention over the past few months. There will be no visitation or public services due to Covid-19, only a private graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on November 9, 2020.⁵

     Lamah Nelson Lafon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 23, 1928 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Laura Lou Slusser, daughter of Mark Jennings Slusser and Ida Brown Alls, on October 21, 1949 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^5,1,2 Lamah Nelson Lafon died on September 1, 2015 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.⁴ He Lamah Nelson Lafon, 87, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. He was born in Montgomery County, on January 23, 1928 to the late Clarence and Nettie Smith Lafon. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Claude, Fonse, Mason, Sammy Lafon and his sisters, Alma Cox, Inez Woolwine. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Laura Lou Lafon; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Wilson of Hermitage, Tenn., Janice and Mike Jones of Savannah, Ga; twin daughters, Rhonda and Johnny Martin of Christiansburg and Robin Lafon of Blacksburg; sister, Marie "Tootie" Oliver of Columbia, S.C; twin brother, Leonard and Thelma Jean Lafon of Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Mildred (Brownie) Lafon, of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Phillip Martin, Terri Martin-Baltz and husband, Bubba, Jamie Lytton, Laura Jones; great-grandchildren, Adam, Charleigh, Joseph, Gabe, Saleena, Kailee; numerous nieces; and nephews. Special thanks to the staff in ICU at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Ansley officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. on September 3, 2015.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-3044.¹¹ Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 12, 1939 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^11,5,10,6,7 As of June 28, 1958,her married name was Pendergrass.¹⁰ She married Donald Ray Pendergrass on June 28, 1958 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,3,10 Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser and Donald Ray Pendergrass were divorced on July 3, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser died on November 5, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,11,12 She Shelvia Jean (Jeanie) Pendergrass, 72, of Blacksburg died Monday, November 5, 2012, in the care of her daughter and son. She was born in Blacksburg on December 12, 1939, to the late Mark Jennings and Ida Brown Slusser. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Inez Epperly, Loella Dowdy; brothers, Ralph Slusser, Glennie Slusser and Logan Slusser. She is survived by those who will cherish her memory and will be sadly missed by her daughter, Lehonna Pendergrass; son, Lynn Pendergrass, grandson, Dakota "Cody" Pendergrass, all of McCoy; sister and brother-in-law, Lou and Lamah Lafon, of Blacksburg; brother and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Carol Slusser, of Newport News; special nieces, Wanda Lawson and Glenna Jarrell; numerous nieces and nephews; and special pet, Kobe (too-too). Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg. on November 8, 2012.⁵

     Donald Ray Pendergrass was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 376-36-4604.⁶ He was born on June 28, 1937 at Rives, Dunklin Co., Missouri; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 28, 1936.^2,6,3,4 He married Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser, daughter of Mark Jennings Slusser and Ida Brown Alls, on June 28, 1958 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,7,8,3 Donald Ray Pendergrass and Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser were divorced on July 3, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Donald Ray Pendergrass died on March 31, 2000 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^2,6,5 He PENDERGRASS, Donald Ray, 62, of Blacksburg, died Friday, March 31, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Missouri on June 28, 1937 to the late Roy and Myrtle Pendergrass Hildebrandt. He is survived by his daughter, Lehonna Pendergrass of Blacksburg; his son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Emily Pendergrass; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Fred Hoyt of Jeffersonville, Ind; his little buddy and very special grandson, Dakota "Koty Bug" Pendergrass of Blacksburg; and two special friends, Arinthea "Rin" Smith of Snowsville and Jeanie Pendergrass of Blacksburg. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 2, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dewey O. Weaver, Jr. and Rev. Fred Hoyt officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on April 1, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7955.¹¹ Paul Leslie Slusser was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.³ He was born on July 25, 1922 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^11,3,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Caldwell on November 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,5 Paul Leslie Slusser and Mary Elizabeth Caldwell were divorced on October 14, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Paul Leslie Slusser married Eleanor Dillon on May 11, 1957 at Draper, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ Paul Leslie Slusser married Wanda Williams on September 5, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3,13,5 Paul Leslie Slusser died on January 20, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.^11,3,7 He Paul Leslie Slusser, 85, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, January 20, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Blacksburg on July 25, 1922, to the late Pascal Joe "Pat" and Annie Foster Cromer Slusser. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Slusser, Dennis Slusser and Erno Slusser. Paul served in World War II where he received the Purple Heart and was also in the Korean War in the United States Army and was in the VFW for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Kirby Slusser, Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine "Deen" and James Chambers, Hayden, Idaho; a son and daughterin-law, Howard L. and Billie S. Slusser, Pembroke, Va; sister, Trudy and husband, Juel Albert, of Long Shop; sister, Margaret "Maggie" Harris, Blacksburg; a brother, John and wife, Jean Slusser, Blacksburg; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor David Ansley officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Following the graveside service, the family and friends will gather at 611 Montgomery Street, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call anytime Wednesday, January 23, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va. on January 23, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-8681.¹¹ Joe Foster Slusser was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,12,7 He was born on March 12, 1924 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^11,3,5,6,7 He married Elva Marie Bishop on October 23, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,4 Joe Foster Slusser died on June 28, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^11,2,7 He CHRISTIANSBURG - Joe Foster Slusser, age 67, of 104 Lester Street, died Friday, June 28, 1991, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital of complications from pneumonia. He was the retired owner and operator of Slusser's Meat Processing, a business he had operated for 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elva B. Slusser; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Wheeler, Christiansburg; a granddaughter, Stacey Wheeler, Christiansburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Trudy and Juel Albert, Maggie and Bud Harris, all of Blacksburg; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Wanda Slusser, Johnny and Jean Slusser, Blacksburg; Dennis and Randy Slusser, Christiansburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Monday from Gateway Baptist Church, Blacksburg, conducted by the Rev. Dewey O. Weaver with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:30 until 3:30 Sunday afternoon and evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Joe F. Slusser Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Gateway Christian Academy, 2196 Harding Road, Blacksburg, Va., 24060. on June 30, 1991.²

     John Daniel Slusser Sr. was born on May 14, 1926 at Coal Bank Hollow, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Lottie Imogene "Jean" Price on July 2, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,9 John Daniel Slusser Sr. died on January 31, 2017 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.⁵ He John Daniel Slusser, age 90, of Blacksburg died, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. He was born in Coal Bank Hollow, Montgomery County, VA on May 14, 1926 to the late Pat and Annie Slusser. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean, brothers, Paul, Joe, Erno, and Dennis. He retired from Virginia Tech with 30 years of service in 1988. Johnny was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bowler. He loved life and his family and will be greatly missed. He was one of the last coal miners in Montgomery County. He is survived by his children, Sandra Richardson, and husband, Willie, John D. Slusser, Jr. and wife, Cathy, Carol Viers, and husband, Michael, Michael Slusser, and wife, Carol Sue, Ronnie Slusser, and friend, Jennifer, Penny Ratcliff, and husband, Phillip, and Kenny Slusser, sisters, Trudy Albert and Maggie Harris, eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. on February 1, 2017.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3973.¹¹ Pascal Erno Slusser Sr. was buried at West View Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.² He was born on June 2, 1928 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^11,4,6,7,12 He married Mary Kathleen Bradley on September 4, 1954 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,4 Pascal Erno Slusser Sr. died on January 21, 1989 at age 60.^11,2,12

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-6126.³ William Gideon "Bud" Harris Jr. was born on January 11, 1934 at Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^2,3,4 He married Margaret Louisa "Maggie" Slusser, daughter of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on June 6, 1954 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2 William Gideon "Bud" Harris Jr. died on September 2, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,6,4,5

     Clara Gertrude "Trudy" Slusser was born on October 7, 1930 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^5,6,7 As of September 9, 1950,her married name was Albert.⁵ She married Juel Marlyn "Salty" Albert Sr. on September 9, 1950 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,3,4,11,5,6

     Juel Marlyn "Salty" Albert Sr. was buried at H.M. Albert Family Cemetery, Longshop, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 224-24-0751.⁷ He was born on April 17, 1924 at Beards Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,7,5,6 He married Clara Gertrude "Trudy" Slusser, daughter of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on September 9, 1950 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^{8,9,10,11,3,6} Juel Marlyn "Salty" Albert Sr. died on December 12, 2009 at Whitethorne, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,7,6 He Juel Marlyn (Salty) Albert Sr., 85, of Whitethorne, Va., died Saturday, December 12, 2009, at his home. He was born in Mullins, W.Va. on April 17, 1924, to the late Charles Elmer and Nora Kathryn Weaver Albert. Salty retired from Biochemistry Department at Virginia Tech in 1984 with over 40 years of service. He was a member of the Longshop-McCoy Volunteer Fire Department. Salty was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Trudy S. Albert, of Whitethorne; son and daughter-in-law, Juel M. Jr. and Angie Albert, of Whitethorne; brother-in-law, William White and his wife, Bessie, of Whitethorne; two granddaughters, Tiffany and Shawn Brown, of Whitethorne, and Crystal and Jason Boyle, of Blacksburg; seven great-grandchildren, Justyna, Tanner, Dawson, Wyatt, Luke, Riley, and Layla. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Albert Family Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albert Cemetery Fund, c/o Juel Albert Jr., 4829 Whitethorne Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call any time after noon on Monday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., SW, Blacksburg.
on December 14, 2009.¹

     Wanda Williams was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-2165.³ She was born on February 9, 1920 at West Virginia.^3,2 As of September 5, 1987,her married name was Slusser.² She married Paul Leslie Slusser, son of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on September 5, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,5,1,2 Wanda Williams died on February 8, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.¹ She Wanda Kirby Slusser, 87, of Blacksburg, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Elk Knob, W.Va., on December 9, 1920, to the late Theodore Herbert and Sadie Boone Williams; and was also preceded in death by her loving daughter, Betty K. Lucas; and recently her husband, Paul L. Slusser . Wanda retired from the Blacksburg Police Department in April 1988 after 18 years of service. She is survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Patrick and Peggy Price and their three children, Jacob, Hannah and Sadie, all of Blacksburg, Dania and Kirk Ayers and their son, Wesley, all of Christiansburg, Shane and Jennifer Lucas and their daughter, Haylee, all of Christiansburg; son-in-law, Tom Lucas, of Christiansburg; niece, Audrey and her husband, Don Evans, and their three children, Tina, Leena and Matthew, all of Richmond; one son and daughter-in-law, James Ronald and Margaret Kirby, of Wayside, W.Va., and their children, Victor Kirby and Juanita Rhodes and their spouses and three great-grandchildren, Dalton Kirby, Jade Rhodes and Harley Rhodes. Wanda is also survived by many loving friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call any time Sunday, February 10, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, Va. on February 10, 2008.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6224.⁵ Lottie Imogene "Jean" Price was born on June 6, 1927 at McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 As of July 2, 1946,her married name was Slusser.¹ She married John Daniel Slusser Sr., son of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on July 2, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Lottie Imogene "Jean" Price died on May 12, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,5,4 She Our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, Lottie Imogene Price Slusser, 82, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, John D. Slusser; sons, John D. Slusser Jr. and wife, Cathy of Christiansburg, Michael Slusser and wife, Carol, of Blacksburg, and Ronnie Slusser and Kenny Slusser, both of Blacksburg; daughters, Sandra Richardson and husband, Willie, of Pulaski, Carol Sue Viers and husband, Michael, of Christiansburg, and Penny Ratcliff and husband, Phillip, of Riner; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Also left behind is her beloved dog, Mollie, who showed up on her door step one day and it became love at first sight and she stayed beside her master until the very end. We will see you on the other side, Mama. The family would like to thank Dr. Harry McCoy and staff, and Hospice for their compassion and kindness they showed our beloved mother during her final months. on May 14, 2010.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-9534.⁴ Elva Marie Bishop was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 23, 1927 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of October 23, 1945,her married name was Slusser.² She married Joe Foster Slusser, son of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on October 23, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elva Marie Bishop died on April 14, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,4,5 She Elva Bishop Slusser, 83, of Christiansburg, went to her eternal home in Heaven as she joined her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 14, 2011. She was a Godly, Christian lady in every sense of the word and is finally reunited with her soul-mate. Elva was a dedicated and loving wife of 46 years to the late Joe F. Slusser and she stood by his side daily at Slusser's Meat Processing. She shared her faith in God with those she came in contact with and could often be found with her Bible open to Proverbs 3:4-5 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." She is survived by her loving daughter, Kathy Slusser Drummond and husband, John, of Christiansburg, Va; her granddaughter, Stacey Ely (who loved and admired her Memmie so much) and husband, Brian, of Abingdon, Va; grandson, Ross Drummond and wife, Elsha, and their children, William, Lucy and Jack, of Salt Lake City, Utah; and grandson, William Drummond and fiancée, Alicain Carlson, of Apex, N.C. She is also survived by her loyal companion, her dog, Baxter. He stayed faithfully by her side for six years, providing her joy and unconditional love. Many thanks to the Blacksburg and Christiansburg Volunteer Rescue Squads and the nursing staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital for their loving care. In addition, the family would like to express thanks to Dr. Joseph Cacioppo and Medi Home Health and Hospice for their dedication to ensuring she had the best care possible and tending to her needs so selflessly. Also, to Donna Burnes and Neil Turner for being there when we needed you most. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Elva's memory to International Christian Resources, 2008 Hardwick St., Blacksburg, VA 24060. This mission group was formed by Dr. Cacioppo to ignite disciples through student missions. Our hope is that her love of the Lord will continue through the work of this mission group throughout the world. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Horne Funeral Home Chapel to honor the life of this very special lady. Friends are invited to pay their respects beginning at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Dewey Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on April 16, 2011.¹

     Jerry Edgar Wheeler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 16, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Katherine Sue "Kathy" Slusser, daughter of Joe Foster Slusser and Elva Marie Bishop, on December 9, 1972 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2 Jerry Edgar Wheeler and Katherine Sue "Kathy" Slusser were divorced on December 1, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Jerry Edgar Wheeler died on October 7, 2008 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, at age 56.³ He Jerry E. Wheeler, 56, of Springfield, Ohio, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2008, in his residence following a brief, courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on December 16, 1951, the son of Henry E. and Irene (Wells) Wheeler. Jerry was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a member of their Alumni Association. He was a True Hokie! Jerry was employed by Cooper Cameron for 25 years and Honda of America for the past seven years. Jerry enjoyed traveling, biking, camping and a glass of wine in his hot tub. Jerry leaves to cherish his memory special friend of 15 years, David L. Boldman, of Springfield, Ohio; daughter, Stacey (Israel) O'Quinn, of Virginia; mother, Irene Wheeler Hunt, of Salem, Virginia; brother, Neil W. (Carole) Wheeler, of Chester, Virginia; two nieces, Betsy and Angela; great niece, Julie Grace; special friends, Steve (Theresa) Parham, of Springfield, Ohio, Beth Adair, Heather Barnhart, Ann Hall; the entire Boldman family of Urbana; and Jerry's special caregivers, Katie and Judith. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry E. Wheeler; and his stepfather, Frank Hunt. Jerry had a beautiful smile and will be missed by all who knew him. Burial will follow the service at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on October 9, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-3980.⁵ Mary Kathleen Bradley was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ She was born on December 3, 1936 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^5,2,3,4 As of September 4, 1954,her married name was Slusser.² She married Pascal Erno Slusser Sr., son of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on September 4, 1954 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2 Mary Kathleen Bradley died on June 19, 2006 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 69.^5,1 She Mary Bradley Slusser, 69, of Blacksburg, died Monday, June 19, 2006, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County Virginia on December 3, 1936, to the late Robert Henry and Violet Dove Bradley and was also preceded in death by her husband, Pascal Erno Slusser, Sr; two sons, Roger Lee Slusser and Robert Slusser; one sister Debra Lynn Bradley; three brothers, Robert W. Bradley, Johnny K. Bradley, and Richard C. Bradley. She was a former employee of Kroger, Wades Supermarket, and A & P. She was also a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Pascal E. "Bud" Jr., and Margaret Slusser, of Christiansburg, Gary D. Slusser and fiance, Deborah R. Phelps, of Blacksburg; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Remona B. Vaught of Blacksburg, Lena B. and Norman Naill of Abilene, Texas, Joyce B. and Gary Hollandsworth of Riner, Patsy B. and Alvin Williams of Blacksburg, Bonnie B. and Wilkie Cox of Christiansburg; two sisters-in-law, Iris Bradley of Radford and Edith Bradley of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Tonya Slusser, Joshua Lee Slusser, Jamie Edward Slusser. The family would like to thank Dr. John White, Dr. Evelyn Parrish, and all of the second floor nurses at Montgomery Regional Hospital for their wonderful care of Mary during her illness. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Claude Dove and the Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Tuesday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg. on June 20, 2006.¹

     Robert L. Calhoun was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-24-5835.⁵ He was born on July 16, 1925 at Virginia.^4,5 He died on April 17, 1974 at age 48.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9018.⁴ Her married name was Linkous.¹ Elizabeth Grace Calhoun married Unknown Linkous.¹ Elizabeth Grace Calhoun was born on August 14, 1921 at Virginia.^3,4 She died in October, 1987 at age 66.⁴