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     Dr. Alpheus Nathaniel Angle II was born on July 13, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sharon Lee Mattox, daughter of Cabell Allman Mattox and Patricia Ann "Patty" Light, on June 26, 1976 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Dr. Alpheus Nathaniel Angle II died on March 5, 2019 at Virginia at age 66.² He Dr. Alpheus Nathaniel Angle left this world on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was born July 13, 1952 to Alpheus Nathaniel (Runt) and Audrey Hodges Angle. Surviving to cherish his memories include his wife, Sharon Mattox Angle; his children, Jessica Angle Mitchell (Chas), Alpheus Nathaniel (Nathan) Angle III (Callie), Whitney Angle Colaprete (Adrian); grandchildren, Charlie and Audrey Mitchell, Jovie and Georgia Angle, Teal Colaprete; and sister, Charlotte Knowles (Lee). Also surviving are sisters-in-law Kathy Gardner (Leeland), Brenda Pricer (Steve), Bonnie Huffman (Darrell), and Gina Childress (John). Al graduated from Franklin County High School, Virginia Tech, and Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He practiced optometry for 38 years with offices in Hurt, South Boston, and his beloved Rocky Mount. Al's constant love for his hometown and country led him to participate and serve as president twice for the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and he was involved in numerous committees and special events promoting our county. As a former FCHS athlete, Al was an avid supporter for sports even before he had children active in sports. The same enthusiasm was shown for Boy Scouting as he was honored for promoting scouting as well as for his contributions as a scout leader. Al will be forever known for his "Top Ten" speech given at the Franklin County. Public School teachers annual back to school convocation: As a devoted member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, he served as a leader in various capacities and was an ardent parishioner. His humor and ability to walk in a room and instantly capture everyone's attention and his passionate love for his precious children, family, and friends will be sorely missed and forever cherished. on March 8, 2019.²

     James Leeland Gardner Sr. was buried at Mattox Family Cemetery, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He James Leeland Gardner, Sr. age 77 of Union Hall went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Martinsville, VA on May 5, 1944 a son of the late Mary Helen Wood Miles and Dennis Lee Gardner, and was raised in Snow Creek, Va. (where he was very proud to grow up). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Gardner Mabry. Surviving are his devoted wife, Kathy Mattox Gardner of Union Hall; five loving children, Heather and Reed Brown, Leeland Jr. and Sandy, Cabell and Jessica, Will and Jessica, Kathy Ann and Kurt Randall; 19 cherished grandchildren, Dustin Mabry, Havanna, Samiah, Kendall, Garrett, Sierra, LeeAnna, Wyatt, Abbie, Aydin, Anna, Helen, Ryder, Raegan, Libby, Ora, Laila, Eve, and Presley; two sisters, Rita Loving (George) and Valerie Gardner. Leeland served in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Kathy, where he devoted his life to serving the Lord, his family, and work, which he instilled into his family to carry on. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family was displayed through his many talents. He was a tobacco farmer, dairy farmer, truck driver, and sawmiller. Leeland had a passion for raising and working draft horses. Through his life, he built a legacy of faith, love, and integrity, which was imparted on to his children and grandchildren, showing them to love God first, take care of your family, and work hard. Leeland and his unique personality will never be forgotten. Interment will follow at the Mattox Family Cemetery.⁴ He was born on May 5, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4 He married Kathy Jean Mattox, daughter of Cabell Allman Mattox and Patricia Ann "Patty" Light, on August 7, 1978 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 James Leeland Gardner Sr. died on May 14, 2021 at Virginia at age 77.⁴

     Laura Cabell Oakes was buried at Mattox Family Cemetery, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 6, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on April 21, 1976 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a death date of Apr 22, 1976.^1,2