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     Robert Charles Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 223-38-7426.⁵ He was born on June 29, 1892 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft registration card Robert listed his birth date as Jun 19, 1892.^2,5,6,3 He married Lucy Byar Whitenack, daughter of Rev. Delaware Meritt Whitenack and Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings, on December 26, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Robert Charles Vest died on May 31, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-2756.⁹ Daniel Boone Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He Served and was wounded during WWII.¹ He was born on April 13, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,9 He married Hazel Dawn Ratcliff on November 8, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,1,4,5 Daniel Boone Vest died on February 22, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^1,5

     Saddie Mary "Sadie" Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She married Victor Floyd Wild.^1,3 Her married name was Wild. Saddie Mary "Sadie" Vest was born on September 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on December 29, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.⁶ She Saddie “Sadie” Vest Wild, 93 of Roanoke, passed away December 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor F. Wild. Sadie is survived by a nephew, Danny Vest. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, January 10, 2020 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Lanny Tayloe officiating. on January 5, 2020.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6716.³ Hazel Dawn Ratcliff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on August 10, 1926 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She married Daniel Boone Vest, son of Robert Charles Vest and Lucy Byar Whitenack, on November 8, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,6 As of November 8, 1947,her married name was Vest.² Hazel Dawn Ratcliff died on October 21, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,3,7,6 She VEST, Dawn Ratcliff, age 71, of Roanoke went to be with her Lord Tuesday, October 21,1997. She was the widow of Daniel B. Vest. Mrs. Vest was a long time, faithful member of East End Baptist Church, where she served as church treasurer and worked at the Baptist Community Center. Surviving are a son and his wife, Daniel R. Vest and Val Vest, of New Castle; a sister, Jewel Clark, Roanoke; a brother, Frank Ratcliff, Chesapeake; numerous nieces, nephews and in-law family members and a number of friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23,1997 from Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Dave Eppling will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Wednesday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on October 22, 1997.¹

     Mary Eppes was born circa 1705/6 at Virginia. She married John Traylor, son of William Traylor and Judith Archer, circa 1726.² As of circa 1725/26,her married name was Traylor.² Mary Eppes died after 1774 at Virginia.

     Victor Floyd Wild married Saddie Mary "Sadie" Vest, daughter of Robert Charles Vest and Lucy Byar Whitenack.^1,3 Victor Floyd Wild was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 429-09-9548.⁵ He was born on May 12, 1920 at Saline Co., Arkansas.^1,4,5 He died on November 2, 2013 at Virginia at age 93.^2,5 He Victor Floyd Wild, 93, of Roanoke, died in a local hospital on Saturday, November 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Wild; his grandson, Gerald Wild; and best friends, Danny and Monica Dooley, of Roanoke, and Lanny and Ann Tayloe, of Cleveland, Tenn. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Lanny F. Tayloe officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to local charities. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory. on November 5, 2013.²

     William Madison Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 19, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Susan Boone on March 17, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 William Madison Vest died on April 5, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,4

     Mary Susan Boone was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on January 1, 1850 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married William Madison Vest, son of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, on March 17, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 As of March 17, 1881,her married name was Vest. Mary Susan Boone died on March 26, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-5511.⁹ Leria Brooks Whitenack was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on July 23, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,10,3,4 She married John Thomas "Jack" Geary on March 26, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6,3 As of March 26, 1937,her married name was Geary.³ Leria Brooks Whitenack died on March 16, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^1,9,10,11 She GEARY, Leria Brooks, 80, departed this life to go home to be with her Lord March 16, 2002. She was a lifetime resident of Roanoke and was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lavanna Whitenack and granddaughter, Kim Altic. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John (Jack) Geary; children, Bobby G. and wife, Peggy Ann Geary, Richard W. Geary, Peggy G. Lloyd and husband, Ralph; foster daughter, Delores Gilliam; brother, Douglas B. Whitenack and wife, Janice; sister-in-law, Nane Geary; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and several other cousins, relatives, friends and neighbors; and her baby, Jody. on March 20, 2002.¹

     Douglas Banks Whitenack Douglas B. Whiteneck, 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed from this life into the arms of his Lord early on Monday morning, May 26, 2019. He rejoices to be with his mom, dad and dog, Candie. Doug served in the United States Navy and the Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Jaime; daughter, Lori and husband, David; niece, Peggy Lloyd; stepson, Randy Hylton, brothers-in-law, Tom and Steve Powell; two granddaughters, India and Shannan; and three great-grandchildren.¹⁰ He married Jaime Unknown.¹⁰ Douglas Banks Whitenack was born on March 20, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lucille Eloise Rusmisell on April 16, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2 Douglas Banks Whitenack and Lucille Eloise Rusmisell were divorced on February 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Douglas Banks Whitenack married Janice Rae Powell on March 22, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Douglas Banks Whitenack died on May 26, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.¹⁰

     John Thomas "Jack" Geary was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1446.⁵ He was born on March 14, 1919 at Norfolk, Virginia.^5,4,2,3 He married Leria Brooks Whitenack, daughter of Henry Thompson Whitenack and Lavanna "Vannie" Collins, on March 26, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,8,2 John Thomas "Jack" Geary died on February 12, 2003 at Virginia at age 83.^1,5,4 He GEARY, John Thomas, (Jack), 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Leria Brooks Geary; parents, John Robert and Evie Geary; brother, Daniel Geary; and two granddaughters, Kim O. Altic and Alice L. Geary. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and retired carrier for the Roanoke Post Office. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Geary, Richard Geary and friend, Ursula; daughter, Peggy Lloyd and Ralph; stepdaughter, Dolores Gilliam; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his loving little pet Dachshund, Jody; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; and friends. Special thanks to caregivers, Valorie and Rick Ferguson, Linda Mize, Good Samaritan Hospice, and all the doctors and nurses at the V.A. Medical Center. Burial at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 15, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4559.¹¹ Bobby Glenn Geary was born on April 27, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,3,5 He married Margaret Ann 'Peggy" Rockwell on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Bobby Glenn Geary died on December 11, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^1,11,4 He Bobby G. Geary, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; 66, of Roanoke, made his peaceful transition, after a brief battle with leukemia, to join his grandfather, parents and other loved ones on Saturday, December 11, 2004, surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, Angela, Lisa, and Mark, and cherished granddaughter, Jenny. He was a dedicated Roanoke City Firefighter and EMT for 38 years, a Boy Scout Leader for 15 years, loved to play golf with his buddies and go to Pinehurst, N.C. each year. Bobby was a naturalist in tune with animals and nature. His joy for the last 6 years was his granddaughter, Jenny. In addition to his wife, children and granddaughter, he is survived by his brother, Richard; sister, Peggy; very dear friends, Carol and Skeezie Runyon; and numerous close friends with the Roanoke City Fire Department, Hollins University and his golf buddies. He will be sadly missed. on December 13, 2004.¹

     Alice Lanier Geary was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She married Unknown Wright.⁴ Her married name was Wright. Alice Lanier Geary was born on November 21, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She died on September 22, 2002 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 39.^1,3 She GEARY, Alice Lanier, 39, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with Jesus September 22, 2002. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Thomas Stern; late grandparents, Clark M. Thomas, Sr., Melba Thomas, and Leria Brooks Geary; cousin, Kim Overfelt Altic. Surviving daughters, Jennifer, Peggy and Monica; loving companion and caregiver, Robert (Bob) Parker; father, Richard Geary; sister, Sarah Chapman; grandfather, John (Jack) Geary; stepbrother, Brian Geary; nephews, Elias Robertson and Lance Lemon; also her uncles, aunts, cousins and several other family members. Graveside memorial service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Va. on October 27, 2002.¹

     Clarissa Gray was born circa 1809 at Virginia.⁶ She married John T. Terry, son of Catherine Unknown, on June 6, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of June 6, 1826,her married name was Terry.

     His Social Security Number was 224-46-5800.⁷ Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr. was born on January 25, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 He married Peggy May Geary, daughter of John Thomas "Jack" Geary and Leria Brooks Whitenack, on September 4, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr. and Peggy May Geary were divorced on July 29, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr. died on November 18, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,6,7 He Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr., 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kim O. Altic; and sisters, Frances Harrison and Lessie Poff. Surviving family includes his wife of 34 years, Barbara Overfelt; sons, P. Doug Overfelt Jr. and wife, Cheryl, David Overfelt and fiancée, Tiffany Stewart, and Darren Overfelt; brother, William Overfelt and wife, Shirley; sister, Virginia Miller and friend, Harold; grandchildren, Michelle Walker, Paul D. Overfelt III, Dylan Overfelt and Aren Overfelt; son-in-law, Darell Altic; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Joyce Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews. on November 19, 2010.²

     Kim Michelle Overfelt was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 225-11-3396.⁷ She was born on June 1, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,4 As of November 21, 1980,her married name was Altic.³ She married Robert Darell Altic, son of John Howard Altic, on November 21, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,3 Kim Michelle Overfelt died on January 4, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^5,7,4,8 She ALTIC, Kim Overfelt, 40, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 4, 2002. She attended Roanoke Valley Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Darell Altic; one daughter, Michelle Altic; her mother, Peggy Geary Lloyd; her father, Paul Douglas Overfelt and his wife, Barbara; three brothers, Doug Overfelt and wife, Cheryl, David Overfelt, Darren Overfelt and wife, Miranda; her maternal grandparents, John T. and Brooks Geary; her father-in-law, John H. Altic and his wife, Sue; her mother-in-law, Jean L. Altic; one brother-in-law, Danny Altic and wife, Sherry; two beloved nephews, Paul D. Overfelt and Dylan R. Overfelt; a dear friend, Debbie Cregger and also many other relatives. A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2002, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Michael DuVal officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 until 5 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory. on January 6, 2002.⁵

     Lucille Eloise Rusmisell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 She was born on February 2, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 She married Douglas Banks Whitenack, son of Henry Thompson Whitenack and Lavanna "Vannie" Collins, on April 16, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1 As of April 16, 1951,her married name was Whitenack.¹ Lucille Eloise Rusmisell and Douglas Banks Whitenack were divorced on February 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Lucille Eloise Rusmisell died on November 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^3,6 She Mrs. Lucille Eloise Sweet, age 47, of 2713 Mansfield Street, N.E., passed away Saturday in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Roger L. Sweet; one daughter, Mrs. Lori D. Hurt, Boones Mill; mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Rusmisell, Roanoke; one brother, Donald Rusmisell. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on November 20, 1979.⁶