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     Alice Thelma Sloane was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on April 16, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1943,her married name was Ferguson.¹ She married Leo Raldoph Ferguson, son of Hubert Henry Ferguson and Martha Mattie Poff, circa 1943.^1,2 Alice Thelma Sloane died on March 3, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,2,3,4 She FERGUSON, Alice Thelma, 77, of Vinton, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998. Thelma was a charter member of the Women of the Moose and was Senior Regent for many years. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Leon R. "Shotgun" Ferguson. She was a dedicated mother to six children and their spouses, Roger L. and Elizabeth Ferguson, Donald and Sandra Ferguson, Patricia and Michael Bouvier, Betty L. Ferguson, Louise and Fred Perdue, Martha E. Trout; brothers, Jimmy Sloane, George Sloane, Robert Sloane, and David Sloane; sisters, Pauline Guthrie, Dorothy Wilhelm, Ann Shelor, and Elinor Griffith. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on March 5, 1998.²

     Donald Ray Ferguson Donald Ray Ferguson, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Alice Ferguson; grandmother, Mattie Ferguson, and sister, Penny Irene Ferguson. Surviving family includes his siblings, Roger and Elizabeth Ferguson, Patricia Bouvier, Martha Ellen and Jim Reid, Louise Perdue, and Betty and Gary Jones, and numerous nieces and nephews.⁴ He was born on November 17, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Peggy Lou Shilling, daughter of Winford Alton Shilling and Lucille Ann Nichols, on September 20, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Donald Ray Ferguson and Peggy Lou Shilling were divorced on December 17, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Donald Ray Ferguson married Sandra Fay Bryan on October 2, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Donald Ray Ferguson and Sandra Fay Bryan were divorced on June 12, 2009 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Donald Ray Ferguson died on June 10, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 242-70-2711.⁴ Waverly Junious Porch was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^2,3 He was born on June 30, 1945 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.^1,6,2,3,4,5 He married Patricia Ann Ferguson, daughter of Leo Raldoph Ferguson and Alice Thelma Sloane, on July 23, 1976 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Waverly Junious Porch and Patricia Ann Ferguson were divorced on June 20, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Waverly Junious Porch died on October 6, 1995 at age 50.^2,3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-82-9649.⁵ Fred Lee Perdue was born on December 11, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Thelma Louise Ferguson, daughter of Leo Raldoph Ferguson and Alice Thelma Sloane, on May 22, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,7 Fred Lee Perdue died on June 19, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^5,3,4 He Fred Lee Perdue, 58, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Perdue. His hobbies included softball, bowling, and playing Texas Hold 'em. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Perdue; wife, Louise Perdue; children, Beth Ambrose, Doug and Felicia Mayhew, and Jonathan Perdue; grandchildren, Alyssa and Evan Hambrick, Heather Hambrick, Haley Mayhew, and Madison Mayhew; greatgrandchildren, Gauge Witt and Blake Arney; siblings and their spouses, Wayne and Linda Perdue, Susie Obenchain, Joyce and Reggie Wallace, Dennis Perdue, and Todd and Beth Perdue; and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothersin-law; and other family members. on June 21, 2010.⁴

     Martha Ellen Ferguson Martha Ellen Reid, Mar 27, 1950 - Jan 19, 2025. Martha Ellen Reid, 74, of Wirtz, passed away the evening of Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo "Shotgun" and Thelma Ferguson; brothers, Roger and Donald Ferguson, and sister, Penny Irene Ferguson. She is survived by her loving husband, James T. Reid; son, Patrick Trout; daughter, Mary Ellen Trout (Dora); grandson, Christian Reid (Alesia); sisters, Patricia Bouvier, Louise Perdue, and Betty Jones (Gary); and lifelong friend, Karen Birkenmier. Martha was raised with her brothers and sisters in the Midway neighborhood of Vinton Va. She graduated from William Byrd High School class of 68, and eventually started a nursing career working in the fields of ophthalmology and plastic surgery. Martha was a careful and compassionate wound care technician with an enormous capacity for empathy. Helping people feel better was her true gift. She could reliably turn tears of pain into smiles. Martha's life of hard work and creativity is most evident at the home she crafted with her husband "Boo." Teeming with energy and constantly seeking to improve her surroundings, her home and gardens were her playground, a place where work is pleasure. Martha loved the plants and flowers around her house, and she would share photos of their blooms, insects, and visiting birds. She would paint small rocks to an extraordinary level of detail, and would place them in unexpected locations around their property. Projects at the "working ranch" were a constant source of enjoyment for her. Martha found joy in so many things. She loved children, flowers, nursing, road trips with hubby, soda pop on ice, cold beer at El Rodeo, celestial events, new shoes, old SNL skits, yard work, TIK-TOK, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Martha was a prolific sender of cards, articles, and little notes of encouragement. She always remembered people's birthday and gave carefully selected and thoughtful gifts at special occasions. Martha demonstrated an intense love for her sisters and worked hard to keep their sisterhood strong. Martha's love and dedication to her children was extraordinary, as indicated by their broken hearts. Martha shared a deep bond with her husband, who was her constant companion, until her final hour.⁵ She was born on March 27, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,5 As of March 15, 1969,her married name was Duncan.⁸ She married James Curtis Duncan on March 15, 1969 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.⁷ Martha Ellen Ferguson and James Curtis Duncan were divorced on June 2, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ As of June 1, 1972,her married name was Trout.³ Martha Ellen Ferguson married Walter Patrick Trout on June 1, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of February 14, 1998,her married name was Reid.⁷ Martha Ellen Ferguson married James Thurman Reid on February 14, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Martha Ellen Ferguson died on January 19, 2025 at Virginia at age 74.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-56-6029.⁵ Walter Patrick Trout was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on March 8, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6,4 He married Martha Ellen Ferguson, daughter of Leo Raldoph Ferguson and Alice Thelma Sloane, on June 1, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Patrick Trout died on November 7, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^5,2,6,3 He Walter Patrick Trout, 64, of Roanoke, died peacefully at his home on Friday. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Hartwell Trout; his father, Walter Marshall Trout; and his grandmother, Mary Lee Hartwell. He is survived by his devoted and loving companion, Diana Blevins; his son, Patrick M. Trout; his daughter, Mary E. Trout; brother, Johnnie and his wife, Pennie, and family of Terre Haute, of Indiana; sister, Joyce and her husband, Buddy Connelly, of Martinsburg, W.Va; stepson, Preston Woody; stepgrandson, P.J. Woody; niece, Dorie Hamm and nephews, Chris Reid, Jeffrey Reid, Matthew Eubank and two beloved little dogs, Benny and Gigi. Pat grew up in Riverdale, graduated from Jefferson High School and retired early from Elizabeth Arden. He was extremely interested in American History, especially the Civil War, which fueled his passion for metal detecting and relic hunting. He shared his passion for treasure hunting during lots of adventures with his "diggin buddies". He was a dedicated father who taught his children to hunt morels and how to catch fish. Simply, he was the best dad and friend a person could hope to have. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. on November 9, 2008.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-14-1449.¹ Wertie Catherine Atkinson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,7 She was born on June 19, 1921 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio; The Ohio Birth Index has a birth date of Jun 21, 1921.^1,2,8,7 As of October 24, 1942,her married name was Marks.² She married Thomas Wiley Marks on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3,9 Wertie Catherine Atkinson died on October 10, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^8,7,3 She MARKS, Wertie Atkinson, 72, of Check, died in a Roanoke hospital Sunday, October 10, 1993. She was the widow of T. Wiley Marks. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kitty and Harold Austin, both of Check; one son and daughter-in-law, Dorin and Betty Marks, both of Check; three grandchildren, Catherine Austin and Chad Marks, both of Check, and Tammy and Danny Foster, Boones Mill; three step-grandchildren, Roy and Deena Mabe, their son Timmy, and Michael Mabe, all of Blacksburg, Dean and Cyndi Mabe of Florida; two sisters, Claudia Colombo, South Carolina and Nancy Richardson, Norfolk; one brother, Curtis Atkinson, Boones Mill. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery. on October 12, 1993.³