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     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3604.⁶ Talbott Milton "Tab" Taylor was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 9, 1909 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,7,5 He married Lowell Fern Lucas, daughter of Aquilla I. "Quillie" Lucas and Alice Doulah Iddings, on January 7, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,8,7 Talbott Milton "Tab" Taylor died on September 3, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^6,2,9,4 He TAYLOR, Talbott Milton (Tab), 85, of Roanoke, formerly of Arlington, Va., died September 3, 1994. He was retired from People's Drug after 50 years of service, and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Lowell L. Taylor; a son, Talbott M. Taylor, Jr., of Greensboro, N.C; one daughter, Barbara Ann; two granddaughters, Julia Virginia Taylor and Mary Alice Taylor, both of Sterling, Va; two brothers, Eugene H. Taylor of Roanoke and William D. Taylor of Mouth of Wilson, Va; two sisters, Mary Creasey of Richmond and Thelma Smart of North Carolina. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 1994, at Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 11 a.m. Monday. on September 4, 1994.²

     Alice Lee Taylor was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She was born on April 21, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She died on April 23, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 411-76-2664.⁷ Julian Quayle Early Jr. was born on November 17, 1947 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,7 He married Susan Jean DeLong on June 10, 1978 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^5,3,8 Julian Quayle Early Jr. died on February 25, 2011 at North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 63.^7,8 He A Memorial Service for Julian Quayle Early, Jr., a well-known area teacher and band director will take place on Saturday. Mr. Early, 63, of Goose Creek, SC died Friday, February 25, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. Julian started his teaching career in Hemmingway, SC in 1971. He returned to the University of South Carolina to earn his Master's of Music Education. He was the band director at Holly Hill Middle School and Holly Hill-Roberts High school in Orangeburg School District 3 from 1976 to 1998. He taught band in Greenville County at Eastside High School and Greenville Middle School from 1998 to 2002, at which time he retired and moved back to the Charleston area to manage the Charleston branch of Pecknel music. He left Pecknel in 2008 and was working as a substitute teacher in the Berkeley county schools at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Susan DeLong Early of Goose Creek, his sister Susan F. Early of Bristol Tennessee, sister Jane Early Powell of Athens, Ga., brother Stephen Early of Charlottesville, VA, six nephews and four nieces. on March 13, 2011.⁸

     Rees Gillespie Russell Jr. Rees Gillespie Russell, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2023, in Bryson City North Carolina with his friends while doing what he loved. He was born on July 25, 1946, in Abingdon, the son of the late Rees and Ava (Burke) Russell. Rees graduated from ETSU. He was retired owner and salesman of ASM (Automotive Aftermarket industry). He served in the US Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing with his friends. Survivors Include: his wife of 28 years, Retha Russell; a son: Rees Gillespie Russell 3rd; two grandsons Wesley Rees Russell and Thomas Julian "TJ" Russell; and two sisters: Ava Walker (Ray) and Vivian Howard (Tim).⁴ He and Susan Frances Early were divorced.⁴ Rees Gillespie Russell Jr. was born on July 25, 1946 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Susan Frances Early, daughter of Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr. and Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver, on August 30, 1969 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2 Rees Gillespie Russell Jr. died on April 12, 2023 at Bryson City, Swain Co., North Carolina, at age 76.⁴

     Infant Johnson was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 13, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 13, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-5012.⁵ Winston Leigh "Bud" Plymale Sr. was born on May 1, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Gwendolyn Dean "Gwen" Johnson, daughter of Claude Justice Johnson and Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest, on October 6, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,8,4 Winston Leigh "Bud" Plymale Sr. died on January 24, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,3,5 He Winston Leigh (Bud) Plymale Sr., 74, of Salem, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on May 1, 1939 in Roanoke, to Kermit W. and Gladys Beard Plymale. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1958 and attended Roanoke College for a short time. He later joined the United States Marine Corps, where he rose to the rank Staff Sergeant. Mr. Plymale worked in his father's business, Virginia Brokerage Company, until he left and worked in the material handling field. He later opened his own business, Apex Industrial Equipment, where he and his family worked together for thirty years. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Salem where he served in many capacities over the years. He was active in teaching Disciple study groups, participated in Emmaus walks and was a team leader with the Kairos Prison Ministries in Chatham. He was also a member of the Salem Kiwanis Club, where he served as president from 2010-2011. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time at the lake where he taught his sons, and nieces and nephews how to water ski. Mr. Plymale is survived by his wife, Gwen Dean Plymale; sons, W. Leigh Plymale Jr. and his wife Dawn of Salem, and Dean P. Plymale and his wife Victoria of Covington, La. He is also survived by his grandsons, Nicholas I. and Nathan D. Plymale; a sister, Joyce P. Murray; nieces, Kathy Minnick and Ellen Wentzel; nephews, Mark Minnick and Jeff Minnick, and their families. on January 26, 2014.²

     Beverly Jean "Bev" Lambert was born on October 12, 1947 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Oct 12, 1946.^1,2 She married Donald Ray "Don" Light, son of Forrest Alden Light and Mildred Lee Dobbins, on March 26, 1970 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 26, 1970,her married name was Light.² Beverly Jean "Bev" Lambert died on March 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 71.³ She Beverly Lambert Light, 72, of Pilot, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde & Della Lambert of Gundy. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Light; son & daughter-in-law, Jeffery & Kimberly Light; two grandchildren, Gabrielle & Gavin Light of Midland, N.C. She loved to cross stitch, quilt, read, work puzzles and collect glass ware. on March 20, 2019.³

     Martha Katherine Ballard Martha Katherine Ballard, Apr 17, 1947 - Mar 29, 2024. Martha Katherine Ballard, 76, of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024.⁵ She was born on April 17, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,5 She died on March 29, 2024 at Virginia at age 76.⁵

     Stephen Charles "Steve" Vest was born on May 26, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Gale Virginia Hallford on May 25, 1972.^2,3 Stephen Charles "Steve" Vest died on August 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 67.⁴ He Stephen (Steve) Charles Vest, 67, of Salem, returned to live with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Vest; grandparents, Frank and Hassie Wimmer, Sam, Alabama and Madeline Vest; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his loving mother, Helen Vest; his wife Gale Vest; a son, Eric Vest and his wife Sally; daughter, Madeline Walk and her husband Brandon; a brother, David Vest and his wife Gail, and most importantly, the LIGHTS of his life, his grandchildren, Jillian, Sam, Piper, Holly and Maebie. Steve was so proud of his children and grandchildren and would tell anyone and everyone about them. He was an avid NASCAR follower, always pulling for the Wood Brothers. He saw many a race and loved every minute of it. Later in his life, his passion became bluegrass music. Steve could frequently be found pickin' and grinnin' on his porch swing waiting for his grandchildren to come over and sing Old MacDonald. He also had a band, "The Sourwood Mountain Boys". They played "gigs" at the local nursing homes and the VA. His favorite songs were, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Greenville Trestle High and Jimmy Brown the Newsboy. on August 28, 2016.⁴