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     Stewart Elliott Mason Stewart E. Mason, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born April 25, 1956 a son of the late Lloyd and Doris Mason. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Elaine Mason; brother, Leon Mason; and brother-in-law, Hilbert S. Lawrence. Surviving are his wife, Susan Mason; daughter, Jamie Mason; grandson, Jaxson Mason Ferguson; sister, Linda Lawrence; sister-in-law, Oneda Mason; step-sister, Patricia Gravely; numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Mason retired following 31 years of service with Franklin County Public Schools. He taught autobody repair training in which many young men later chose as a career. Stewart truly loved his job and made life long friends with the teachers at the John L. Smith Career & Technical Center.⁶ He was born on April 25, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Nancy Susan Thurman on July 20, 1978 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Stewart Elliott Mason died on September 15, 2022 at Virginia at age 66.⁶

     Hilbert Stone Lawrence was buried at Lawrence-Adkins Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 229-58-3961.⁶ He married Linda Dale Mason, daughter of Lloyd Edward Mason and Jenny Doris Hancock.^1,3 Hilbert Stone Lawrence was born on December 8, 1942 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,5 He died on April 2, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,6,4 He Hilbert Stone Lawrence passed away April 2, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 8, 1942, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Johnnie Lawrence and Gennia R. Lawrence. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda M. Lawrence. He worked at Burlington Mills, Goodyear, farmed and run an auto mechanic shop. He loved helping people and was a dear friend to everybody in the community. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children; Monica Doss of Penhook, Nikki Lawrence of Chatham, and Hilbert Stone Lawrence II of Callands; five granddaughters, Sasha Lawrence of Rocky Mount, Jena Hutson of Rocky Mount, Davin Adkins of Chatham, and a special granddaughter Heather Adkins that he raised as his own, and Krystal Doss of Penhook; one great-grandson, Logan Jones of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Aubrey Lawrence of Chatham and Ed Lawrence of Penhook; two sisters, Shirley L. Doss and her husband, J.M. Doss of Chatham and Myrtle L. Thornton and husband, Joseph Thornton of College Park, Md. and a number of nieces and nephews; two brothers-in-law, Leon Mason and his wife Oneda of Ferrum, and Stuart Mason and his wife Susan of Rocky Mount. He was predeceased by two sisters Ethridge L. Thornton and Linda F. Lawrence, and one brother, Samuel A. Lawrence. Burial was at Adkins Lawrence Family Cemetery. on April 7, 2008.²

     James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 13, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,5 He married Clarice Mason, daughter of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on July 1, 1952 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson died on February 28, 2009 at Virginia at age 77.^3,7,8,5 He James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson, 77, of Sydnorsville, Va. passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was born January 13, 1932, a son of the late Charlie Vestal Johnson and Mattie Martha McKinney Johnson. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Ruth Young, Mary Martin, Elsie Lamkin, Nelsie Johnson, and Darlene Johnson, and three brothers, Paul, Dewey and Ray Johnson. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Clarice Mason Johnson, of the home; daughter, Joy Johnson Swicegood (Gary), of Sydnorsville; granddaughter, Morgan; sisters, Rebecca Taylor, of Rocky Mount, Lola Mason, of Winston-Salem, N.C; brother, Ralph Johnson, of Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews, with special thanks to Bonnie Sink, Betty McGhee, and Monty Lamkin. Jimmy retired from American of Martinsville and was an avid coon hunter and raised beagles. He also loved rabbit hunting and riding his "gator". He attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on March 1, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-48-8469.⁵ Walter Brown Griffin Jr. was born on December 5, 1909 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^4,5,6 He married Eunice Morgan Mason, daughter of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on August 20, 1945 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3,4 Walter Brown Griffin Jr. died on February 26, 1998 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 88.^5,6

     Jenny Doris Hancock was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She was born on February 20, 1921 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 As of September 5, 1942,her married name was Mason.⁵ She married Lloyd Edward Mason, son of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on September 5, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 Jenny Doris Hancock died on April 30, 1968 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,2,4 She Jenny Doris Hancock Mason, 47, wife of Lloyd Edward Mason, died Tuesday in a Rocky Mount hospital. Also surviving are two sons, Edwin Leon Mason, Stewart Elliott Mason, Rocky Mount; a daughter, Mrs. Hilbert Lawrence, Penhook; father, Peter Fleming Hancock, Ferrum; brothers, Frank Mason Hancock, Rocky Mount, James Russell Hancock, Illinois; five sisters, Mrs. Jesse Davis, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Carl Southern, Mrs. Viola Roberts, Maryland, Mrs. Forest Reynolds, Mrs. Opal Respess, Washington, D.C. The funeral will be at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. on May 1, 1968.⁴

     Rachel Virginia Cundiff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4016.⁶ She was born on May 2, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,5,1 As of July 11, 1950,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married Benjamin Morgan Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on July 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Rachel Virginia Cundiff died on September 12, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^6,5,3,7 She HANCOCK, Virginia Cundiff, 61, of Salem, died Monday, September 12, 1994, at her home. Surviving are her husband, Benjamin M. Hancock; daughter, Darlene Hancock, Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Kevin Hancock Manning, Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Linda Hancock, Roanoke; son, Glenn Hancock, Salem; two grandchildren, Amy Lynn Hancock and Amber Dawn Hancock; mother, Mrs. Mae Cundiff, Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Jimmy Sloane, Roanoke. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 13, 1994.³

     William Jack Hancock was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 229-32-4659.⁹ He was born on December 28, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,8 He married Mary Frances Baker on November 10, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^10,11 William Jack Hancock died on August 16, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^9,2,8,4 He William Jack Hancock, 79, of Chamblissburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2010. He was born December 28, 1930, son of the late William Benjamin Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery Hancock. A nephew, Kevin Hancock, also preceded him in death. Jack served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a farmer and retired from GE in 1988 after 32 years of service. He was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Turner Hancock; three brothers, Benjamin Hancock, Zane Hancock and his wife, Peggy, Dexter Hancock and his wife, Linda; a sister, Elaine Hancock; stepdaughter, Margaret Brammer and her husband, Richard; stepson, Glenn Turner and his wife, Twila; grandchildren, Lori Brammer, Matt Turner and Brant Turner; three nephews, Brian Hancock, Jeff Hancock and his wife, Nicole, and Glenn Hancock; two nieces, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Manning and her husband, Kevin; and many other family members and friends. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Edward T. Creel will officiate, and burial will follow at the Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday August 17, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on August 17, 2010.²

     Mary Frances Baker was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She Mary Baker Hancock, 99 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. A native of Salem, Virginia, she was the daughter of John Boxton Baker and Ada V. Compton Baker. Mary was a member of the Church of Christ in Salem until the early seventies. She later attended Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She retired from G.E. after 20+ years and had previously worked at the Salem Hosiery Mill, as well as the candy counter at J.J. Newberry's. In her free time, Mary enjoyed square dancing and working with the flowers in her yard. Her strong work ethic evolved from her enjoyment of farming and caring for the cows, chickens, and peacocks. She certainly loved her family and that above everything else will be remembered most. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Hancock; seven of her brothers; John, Clyde, Cliff, Herbert "Jack," Howard, Warren, Earl Shelton "Jeff;" two of her sisters, Kathleen Gladys, and Claudine; daughter-in-law, Twila Saul Turner; and her son-in-law, Richard N. Brammer. Family remaining to cherish her memory include her children; Margaret Ann Turner Brammer, and Glenn K. Turner; grandchildren, Lori L. Brammer, Matthew G. Turner, and Brant G. Turner; Great-grandchild, Taurys A. Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. Graveside will be conducted at East Hill Cemetery, in Salem. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the 3'rd floor staff at Friendship Manor, in Roanoke, for the love and care given to Mary when it was most needed. Also, to the administrative staff that helped Glenn so much.⁴ She was born on April 17, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 10, 1973,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married William Jack Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on November 10, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 Mary Frances Baker died on April 18, 2022 at Virginia at age 99.^3,4

     Peggy Lee Caldwell Peggy Hancock, Nov 3, 1935 - Apr 13, 2023. Peggy Caldwell Hancock, 87, of Goodview, Virginia, went the be with the Lord, on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, TE and Josephine Caldwell; sisters, Elizabeth Kingery and Lois Sublett. Peggy is survived by her husband of 68 years, Zane M. Hancock; son, Brian M. Hancock; grandsons, Stephen Hancock of Greenville, SC and Matthew Hancock of Zambia, Africa; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and special friends, Nancy Morris and Louise Hash.³ She was born on November 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 31, 1956,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married Zane Montgomery Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on March 31, 1956 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Peggy Lee Caldwell died on April 13, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.³

     Andrew Jackson Walker was buried at Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Mary Jane Duval.² Andrew Jackson Walker was born in June, 1827 at Virginia.² He married Katherine Ferree in November, 1853.³ Andrew Jackson Walker died on May 22, 1916 at La Prairie, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 88.^2,3 He La Prairie Man Summoned Aged Resident of Adams County Dies Suddenly at His Home Monday Evening from Apoplexy. Andrew Jackson Walker, aged 89 years, and one of the oldest residents of this section of the country, died at 5 o'clock Monday evening at his home in LaPrairie from a stroke of apoplexy. He had been in failing health for some time but was working in his garden a short time before his death. Mr. Walker was born in Virginia and came to Illinois when 19 years of age, having resided continually in Adams county with the exception of a short time when he was employed in Keokuk, Ia. He was a member of the 39th Illinois volunteers and served four years in the civil war. He had been a resident of LaPrairie for the past 40 years. Mr. Walker was married to Miss Katherine Ferree of Pennsylvania in November, 1853, and to them were born six children, one of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are: Charles A. Walker of Galesburg, Mrs. Jennie E. McKeowan of LaPrairie, Mrs. Mary Robbins of Montana, Dr. Joel F. Walker of Missouri, and George K. Walker of St. Louis. The deceased's first wife died November 24, 1890, and he was later married to Mrs. Mary Moore in Mt. Sterling. He had been a member of the Methodist church for many years and was a regular attendant until his health began to fail. The funeral will be held from the church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with burial in the Pulaski cemetery. on May 23, 1916.³

     Floyd M. Walker was born circa 1829 at Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Margaret Jackson on April 24, 1854 at Colorado Territory.⁴ Floyd M. Walker died on July 9, 1860 at Golden City, Kansas Territory; Golden City July 9 Y60 Friend John You are aware perhaps that our friend Walker was at the point of death so I rote in my letter of the 7th. But O can I say it Yess I must he died about an hour ago he was cursely calm when died but would not talk. I right in hast wer am having a air tight coffen made for him. So if you want to remove him to the States you can do so he would talk about you + his family + all of his friends he knew that he was going to die I wish you would right immediately on recept of this and let me know what you are going to do. My letter is shor for I expect the stage every minuit + I cannot right. My nirves ar purfectly unstrung (?) I will do all I can for you untill I hear from you We are selling nothing hardly any way now here But your goods is jest as safe as if you was with them so long as I keep well and I hope I may I close by hoping that I may hear from you in due time. Respectfully yours Wm W Hodge in hast I pray this Page 1 of letter from Mr. Hodges to John Jackson regarding the death of Mr. Floyd M. Walker.³

     Newton K. Walker was buried at Looney Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 22, 1831 at Virginia.^1,4 He married Julia Ann Rapp on March 19, 1866 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Newton K. Walker died on September 22, 1909 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Melvina Catherine Walker was born on July 11, 1833 at Virginia.^1,2 As of March 11, 1852,her married name was Richardson.² She married James Richardson Jr. on March 11, 1852 at Adams Co., Illinois.² Melvina Catherine Walker died on February 18, 1877 at Illinois at age 43.²

     Martha "Marthy" Poage was buried at Old Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹ She was born in 1728 at Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ As of 1750,her married name was Woods.¹ She married Andrew Woods in 1750.¹ Martha "Marthy" Poage died on April 15, 1818 at Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹

     Andrew Woods was born in 1722.¹ He married Martha "Marthy" Poage, daughter of Robert Poage and Elizabeth Preston, in 1750.¹ Andrew Woods died in 1781.¹

     Mary Woods was buried at Old Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹ Her married name was Crawford.¹ She married James Crawford.¹ Mary Woods was born on February 19, 1766.¹ She died on May 25, 1830 at age 64.¹

     James Crawford was buried at Old Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹ He married Mary Woods, daughter of Andrew Woods and Martha "Marthy" Poage.¹ James Crawford was born on March 17, 1760 at Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ He died on April 9, 1820 at Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio, at age 60.¹