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     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4164.⁶ Ruby Elizabeth Graham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 Her married name was Waldron.² She married Grover Waldron.² Ruby Elizabeth Graham was born on March 21, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3,4,7 She died on September 24, 2005 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 80.^6,2,7 She Ruby Elizabeth Graham Waldron, 80, of Roanoke, passed away at the Riverside Regional Convalescent Center in Newport News, Va., following an extended illness. Ruby was born in Roanoke on March 21, 1925, a daughter of the late Hiley and Roena Graham. She married Grover Waldron, he preceded her in death in June of 1987. A brother and a sister also preceded her in death. Ruby was a lifelong homemaker and was a member of Turner Memorial Baptist Church. Ruby leaves five loving and devoted children to cherish her memory, four sons, Grover Waldron of Salem, John Waldron and Monroe Waldron both of Roanoke and Mark Waldron of Vinton; and her daughter, Joyce Waldron Dent of Newport News. Also surviving are seven loving grandchildren, Melinda Whitaker, Stephanie Dorsett, Alisha Waldron, Dewayne Waldron, Norman Waldron, Kenneth Dent, and Melissa Dent; and eight great-grandchildren. A service celebrating Ruby's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. Carter Sloan. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Ruby's family will receive friends Monday, September 26, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, SW, on September 26, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3132.⁵ Mary Ellen Shorter was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on February 25, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 As of April 10, 1948,her married name was Graham.³ She married Clarence Raymond Graham, son of Hiley James Graham and Roena "Rowennie" Akers, on April 10, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Ellen Shorter died on May 8, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,5,2 She Mary Ellen Shorter Graham, 85, of Roanoke, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, May 8, 2010. She was born February 25, 1925, a daughter of the late James William and Pearlie Mae King Shorter. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Clarence R. Graham; son, Gary (Butch); daughter, Jennifer; granddaughter, Charlene Graham; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Cox Graham; brothers Oscar, Roy, and Paul Shorter; and sister and brother-in-law Ocie and Claude Thompson. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She is survived by two sons, Terry D. Graham and wife, Mary Jane, of Salem and Donald R. Graham, of Roanoke; her daughter, Darlene S. Graham, of Roanoke; five grandchildren Lisa Graham, Michelle Graham, Emmy Graham, Nikkie Graham, all of Roanoke, and Wendy Gray and husband, Jason, of Bedford; three great-grandchildren, Brooke Peters, Serena Lytton and Catrina Gray; several nieces and nephews; and special friends of the family, Ricky Sutherland and Dottie Cadd. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Robert Patten Jr. for the many years of excellent care given to our mother, and also to the staff and volunteers of Good Samaritan Hospice and Meals On Wheels, with a special thank you to Nicole Dingle with whom Mama had a special bond. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on May 10, 2010.¹

     Gary Dale "Butch" Graham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 His Social Security Number was 224-94-6022.⁵ He was born on October 18, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5,6,8 He married Mary Louise Thomas on July 29, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Gary Dale "Butch" Graham and Mary Louise Thomas were divorced on April 20, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Gary Dale "Butch" Graham died on October 23, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.^2,3,6 He Gary D. (Butch) Graham, age 35, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday. Surviving are his daughters, Wendy Dawn Graham; and Michelle Lynn Graham, both of Roanoke; his mother, Mary Ellen Graham, Roanoke; a sister, Darlene Graham, Salem; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry D. and Bonnie Graham; Donald R. and Melody Graham, all of Roanoke; also surviving are several nieces. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on October 25, 1990.³

     Donald Raymond Graham Donald Raymond Graham, May 8, 1950 - Apr 22, 2026. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Donald “Donnie” Graham, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Charlene Graham; brother, Gary “Butch” Graham; and parents, Clarence and Mary Graham. Donnie is survived by his loving daughters, Lisa Graham (David), Emmy Graham, and Nikkie Graham (Warren); grandchildren, Brooke, Serena (Alma), Ashanti, Aliyah, Brewster, Ashton, and Grayson; great grandchildren, Jasper, Brayden, and Trace; brother, Terry Graham (Mary Jane); sister, Darlene Graham; and nieces, Michelle Graham and Wendy Jenkins.⁵ He was born on May 8, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Melody Gaye Weeks on July 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Donald Raymond Graham died on April 22, 2026 at Virginia at age 75.⁵

     Bonnie Sue Cox was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-70-7460.³ She was born on July 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of July 22, 1977,her married name was Graham.¹ She married Terry Douglas Graham, son of Clarence Raymond Graham and Mary Ellen Shorter, on July 22, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Bonnie Sue Cox died on March 7, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^3,4,5 She GRAHAM, Bonnie C., 46, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 1995, in a local hospital. She was former employee of Greenvale School and a member of Calvary Tabernacle. Surviving are her husband, Terry D. Graham, Salem; daughters and son-in-law, Rita G. Goodview, Jody M. and Denny Clarke, Salem; mother, Lillie Mae Cox, Roanoke; two brothers, William Cox, Blue Ridge, Danny Cox, Roanoke; six sisters, Barbara St. Clair, Roanoke, Eula Thomas, Salem, Eloise Young, Roanoke, Peggy Miller, Salem, Brenda Hayes, Vinton, Mary Jo Laprade, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 9, 1995.⁵

     Melody Gaye Weeks Melody Graham, Jul 22, 1957 - Sep 16, 2016. Melody Weeks Graham, 59, of Roanoke passed away Friday, September 16th, 2016 in Lynchburg. Born July 22nd, 1957 in Roanoke, she was the daughter of Douglas Weeks and Marcella Cox Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlene Graham. Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Graham, Emmy Graham (Shannon) and Nicky Graham (Warren) all of Roanoke; longtime companion, Charley Russell of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Destiny, Serena, Ashanti, Aliyah, Braylon and Ashton; one brother, Dougie Weeks, Jr; three sisters, Debbie Schilling (Buck), Tammy Collins (Todd) and Susie Clement; Special friends, Darlene, Christine, Jennifer, Bonnie and many other close friends. A special thank you to Harry and Anita Bandy.³ She was born on July 22, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 30, 1976,her married name was Graham.¹ She married Donald Raymond Graham, son of Clarence Raymond Graham and Mary Ellen Shorter, on July 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Melody Gaye Weeks died on September 16, 2016 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 59.³

     Harmon Woodston Sheppard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-10-7236.⁴ He was born on April 30, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Celestia Mary Graham, daughter of Hiley James Graham and Roena "Rowennie" Akers, on October 28, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Harmon Woodston Sheppard died on July 30, 2002 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.^4,2,3 He Sheppard, Harmon Woodston, 85, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son to the late Peter Samuel Sheppard and Ida Susan Elizabeth Alls. One brother and one sister also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Celestia Mary Sheppard; brother, Emory S. Sheppard; children, Linda Vaught, Jerry Sheppard, Lynn Sheppard and Freda Dempsey. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Thursday, August 1, 2002, at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2002, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arwood Vaught officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Sheppard family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. (382-2612) on August 1, 2002.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-2172.⁸ Homer Albert Sheppard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on October 6, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,6 He married Betty Frances Smith on November 19, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,9 Homer Albert Sheppard died on October 12, 1994 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 53; The SSDI has an incorrect death date of Oct 15, 1994.^8,2,7 He SHEPPARD, Homer Albert, 53, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, October 12, 1994, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Betty S. Sheppard of Blacksburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Timmy Scott and Dreama and Timmy Webb; three grandchildren, Shane Scott, Jennifer Webb and Justin Webb; also survived by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 14, 1994, at 2 p.m. from the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford. on October 14, 1994.²

     Fred Woodston Sheppard was buried at New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 23, 1951 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on September 14, 1969 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 18; Died when a car he was working on crushed him.²

     Rickey Wayne Vaught was buried at Eastside Cemetery, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 16, 1960 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Ann Elizabeth Hale on December 5, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,4 Rickey Wayne Vaught died on July 4, 2011 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 50.^3,4 He Rickey Wayne Vaught, 50, of Blacksburg, died on Monday, July 4, 2011, at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on November 16, 1960. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Vaught. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hale Vaught, of Blacksburg; father, Frankie Arwood Vaught, of Blacksburg; mother, Linda Sheppard Vaught, of Blacksburg; sons and daughter-in-law: Rodney Wayne Vaught, of Blacksburg, and Jonathan Hale Vaught and wife, Sara, of Fairlawn; sister, Tina Lawrence, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Breanna Vaught, Katlin Vaught and Jonson Vaught; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth Hale. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Roberts and Minister Eddie Gallimore officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastside Cemetery, Pearisburg, Va. on July 6, 2011.⁴

     John Wade Vaught was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 231-04-1975.⁷ He was born on July 9, 1963 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,7,5 He married Elizabeth Marie Linkous on April 17, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,5 John Wade Vaught died on July 27, 2004 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 41.^3,7,4,5 He John Wade Vaught, 41, of Blacksburg, died, Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at his home. He was born in Radford, Va. on July 9, 1963. He was the owner and operator of Vaught's Professional Painting and Home Repair. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles W. Linkous. He is survived by his wife, E. Marie Vaught, of Blacksburg; his parents, Linda S. and Arwood Vaught, of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon V. and David O'Donnell, of Dublin; sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Terry Lawrence, of Christiansburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mitchell and Pat Vaught, of Radford, Rickey and Ann Vaught, of Blacksburg; mother-in-law, Annie Linkous, of Blacksburg; sisters-in-law, Karen Lovern and husband, Quinton, of Blacksburg, Diane Cole and husband, David, of Floyd; brother-in-law, Charles Linkous and wife, Sheri, of Christiansburg; several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. on July 29, 2004.⁵

     Betty Frances Smith was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 15, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of November 19, 1960,her married name was Sheppard.¹ She married Homer Albert Sheppard, son of Harmon Woodston Sheppard and Celestia Mary Graham, on November 19, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Betty Frances Smith died on February 22, 2018 at Virginia at age 82.³ She Betty Frances Sheppard, 82, of Blacksburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Sheppard. Those left to cherish her memory is her faithful companion, Charlie Keffer; daughters and son-in-laws, Ellen and Timothy Scott and Dreama and Ricky Price; grandchildren, Shane Scott, Jennifer Medley and husband Chris, and Justin Webb; step grandsons, Mark and Luke Price, and a great grandson, Jason Medley. When God created mothers he blessed us with her, Proverbs 31:28: "Her children shall arise and call her blessed". A special thank you to the staff at Heritage Hall who gave her such special care. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on Monday February 26, 2018 at DeVilbiss Funeral Home Chapel with a funeral service following at 2 p.m. with Minister David Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden in Christiansburg. on February 25, 2018.³