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     Mary Naomi Slade was born circa 1918 in North Carolina.² She was the daughter of Edgar Thompson Slade and Mary Lea Smith.¹
     Mary married O. T. Kizer.

     Edgar Ogburn Slade was born on November 19, 1919 in Guilford County, North Carolina.² He was the son of Edgar Thompson Slade and Mary Lea Smith.¹
     Edgar married first Marian Grinstead on June 3, 1939 in Laurel Grove, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.³ Edgar Ogburn Slade served in on February 18, 1946 in Shelton, Clay, Virginia.⁴ He was Edgar was a house carpenter in the real estate industry. Marian was a key punch operator for the Naval Ordinance.⁵
     Edgar married second Jennie Eva Young on July 17, 1962 in Alexandria, Virginia.⁶ Edgar Ogburn Slade was living in Moyock, North Carolina; at the time of his death.⁷ Edgar died on November 30, 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 57.⁷ He was buried in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁷

     Audrey Allene Slade was born on October 7, 1925 in Rockingham County, North Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edgar Thompson Slade and Mary Lea Smith.¹
     Audrey married Paul Willis.²

     Aubrey Allen Slade was born on October 7, 1925 in Rockingham County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Edgar Thompson Slade and Mary Lea Smith.¹
     Aubrey married Stella Ferguson.² Aubrey died on December 22, 2009 at age 84.² He was buried in Fort Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Lynchburg City, Virginia.² His obituary read as follows:

      Aubrey "Al" Allen Slade, 84, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Virginia Baptist Hospital after an extended illness. He was the husband of Stella Ferguson Slade.

Born Oct. 7, 1925, in Thomasville, N.C., he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary Slade. He was a retired building contractor and member of Keystone Baptist Church. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post-16 in Lynchburg.

In addition to his wife, Stella, he is survived by one stepson, Tom Taylor, and his wife, Tara, of Anniston, Ala; a stepdaughter, Debi Adams, and her husband, Ron, of Lynchburg; his very special granddaughter, Alexis Adams ; his twin sister, Audrey Willis, and her husband, Paul, of Sterling; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Al's life and faith will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Monty Fox officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion -Post 16.²

     James Harold Slade was born on June 10, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Edgar Ogburn Slade and Jennie Eva Young.
     James married Mary Jo Phebues circa 1966 in Williamsburg, Virginia.² James Harold Slade was living in 2015 in Williamsburg, Virginia; tele: 757-645-4325. James died on December 1, 2022 in Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 76.² His obituary read as follows:

      JAMES SLADE OBITUARY
James Harold Slade, affectionately known as "Jim", went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Born on June 10, 1946, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Slade and Eva Slade, and his brother, Robert Slade.

He was a successful business owner in the asphalt paving industry for 35 years, but more than anything, he loved to tell people about Jesus.

He loved fiercely and unconditionally. He was giving, kind, funny, and the best dad and "Poppy." Jim loved to play golf, fish, boat, and spend time with his grandchildren. Jim had a passion for cars, especially classic Corvettes. He knew no strangers and was a friend to all. He loved photography and studied genealogy. Jim found great joy in looking at family photos and just being in the presence of those he loved. He would gladly give anything he had to anyone in need.

Jim is survived by his college sweetheart, his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Slade; brothers, Lawrence Slade (Brenda), Joseph Slade (Denise), Jon Slade; son, Kelly Slade (Cari); daughter, Stacy Lynch (Craig Lynch); his precious grandchildren, Alexandra, Hunter and Megan Freeman, and many nieces and nephews. Family was everything to Jim.

A visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Virginia on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 12-1pm. The service will begin at 1pm, followed by internment at Williamsburg Memorial Park.² He was buried in Williamsburg Memorial Park, Williamsburg, Virginia.²

     Arvin Searce was born circa 1890.
     Arvin married Bettie Lee Slade, daughter of William Wise Slade and Nettie Elizabeth Peterson.¹

     James Edgar Slade was born on January 14, 1933 in Caswell County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Nathaniel Slade and Nettie Frances Allison.¹
     James married Margaret Daniel.² James died on April 22, 1992 at age 59 and was buried in Purley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Caswell County, North Carolina.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      BLANCH - James Edgar Slade, 59, of Route 1 died April 22, 1992. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Purley United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A native of Danville, Va., he was a farmer. Surviving are wife, Margaret Daniel Slade; sons, James Ricky Slade of Kernersville, Jack Daniel Slade of Burlington, William Steven Slade of Blanch, David Ray Slade of Providence; mother, Frances A. Slade of Blanch; brother, Joe Slade of Blanch; sisters, Mrs. C. Chaney of Blanch, Mrs. W. Robinson of Reidsville, Mrs. D. Page of Ruffin; three grandchildren.The family will be at Hooper Funeral Home in Yanceyville 7-8:30 tonight.

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     Jesse Carr Royster went by Bud.² He was born on September 1, 1892 in Person County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Solomon S Royster and Lillie Belle Harris.^3,2
     Jesse married Maude Ivey Slade, daughter of William Wise Slade and Nettie Elizabeth Peterson, on April 18, 1920.¹ Jesse died on September 8, 1979 in Danville, Virginia, at age 87.¹

     George Washington Ramsey was born on September 10, 1910 in Person County, North Carolina.²
     George married Alma Elizabeth Slade, daughter of William Moses Slade and Minnie Lee Royster, on October 29, 1932 in Danville, Virginia.² George died on June 26, 1990 in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, at age 79.³

     Carrie Della Hendricks was born circa 1898 in Alabama.³
     Carrie married Dee Pender Slade, son of Samuel David Slade and Permelia Catherine Raney.¹ Carrie died in 1958.⁴ She was buried in Clark Cemetery, Jenkins, Morris County, Texas.⁴

     Robert K. Slade was born on August 24, 1924 in Clermont County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Clarence Livingston Slade and Edell Knaurer.¹ Robert died on December 15, 1994 at age 70² and was buried in Batavia Union Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio.³