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     Joseph Alan Dodson was buried at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Danville, Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 579-92-5272.⁸ He was born on February 25, 1961 at Maryland.^8,4 He married Sharon Lynne Brown on June 13, 1981 at Danville, Virginia.^4,7 Joseph Alan Dodson died on July 11, 2000 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 39.^8,3

     Margaret Lucille Eubank was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-50-6911.⁶ She was born on January 1, 1933 at Arcadia, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4 She married Edward John "Johnny" King, son of Thomas Elbert King and Joyce Louise Conner, on September 2, 1950 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 2, 1950,her married name was King.³ Margaret Lucille Eubank died on April 15, 2009 at Clarksville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee, at age 76.^6,2 She Margaret Lucille Eubank King, 76, of Buchanan, Va., born in Botetourt County on January 1, 1933, departed this life on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in a nursing home in Clarksville, Tenn., with her daughter at her side. She left us after more than nine years with Alzheimer's disease which ravaged her brain and finally her body. The healthy, active, hard-working, people-loving, and fun-loving mother and sister that her family and friends knew, became a different person in some respects, but her quick-witted sense of humor prevailed until near the end. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Edward John (Johnny) King; and her infant grandson, Bregan Michael Webb, who passed away last Thanksgiving Day; her parents, Charles Ray Eubank and Bertha Irene Absher; and her brother, Latane Dean Eubank. She was also preceded in death by Leslie Morris, of Lexington, Va., a companion who added joy to her life for several years. She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law, Dianne Ellen King Webb and Matthew J. Webb, of Clarksville, Tenn; and two grandchildren, Dakota John King and Aidan Isabella Webb. She knew her beautiful Aidan for only a short time, and beautiful Bregan, she never knew, but the love of her later life was her grandson, Dakota. She is also survived by her brother, Earl Ray Eubank and his wife, Jessie, of Salem, Va; two sisters, Janice Irene Lodge and her husband, Barry, of Hopewell, Va., and Ellen Frances Deeds and her husband, Clyde, of Vinton, Va. She is survived by two aunts; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as cousins. One special cousin, Susie Marie Humphrey, who loved her dearly, took her to concerts in the early stages of her illness. She also left behind the son she never had, Ed Bagliani, of Roanoke, Va. Margaret has been a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church for almost 60 years. Her family would like to thank all the employees of Bethel Ridge Assisted Living, Woodhaven Nursing Home, Spring Meadows Nursing Home, and Walking Horse Meadows Assisted Living who cared for Margaret for the last six years. She will be buried at Mill Creek Cemetery beside her husband, Johnny. on April 19, 2009.²

     Betty Frances Eubank Betty Frances Eubank King, 91, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born on May 24, 1933, in Bedford to the late Richard Louis Eubank, Sr. and Frances Eliza Bell Eubank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Evine "Shorty" Elbert King; son, Michael James King; daughter, Vicky King Smedley; brothers, Richard Louis Eubank, Jr. and Alexander Alton Eubank and sister, Doris Marie King. Betty was an active member at Ebenezer Church where she sang in the choir. She had a love for the Atlanta Braves Baseball team. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Lipford (Jody) and Patricia East (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Julie Brown, Gregory Smedley, Eli Thoms, Laura Smedley, Dori Coblentz, Jonathan Lipford, Justin Lipford, Jimmy Lipford, Sara Walter and John East; 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Ronald James Eubank; daughter-in-law, Ilene King and son-in-law, Thomas Smedley. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.⁶ She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on May 24, 1933 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6 She married Evine Elbert "Shorty" King, son of Thomas Elbert King and Joyce Louise Conner, on July 11, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 As of July 11, 1951,her married name was King.³ Betty Frances Eubank died on June 9, 2024 at Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 91.⁶

     Michael James King Michael James King, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born in Bedford, on July 20, 1952, a son of Betty Eubank King and the late Evine Elbert King. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Smedley. He was retired from Verizon. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ilene King; daughter, Julie Brown and husband, Jason; granddaughter, Abigail Brown; sisters, Barbara Lipford and husband, Jody, and Trish East and husband, Jeff; and numerous nieces and nephews.⁶ He was born on July 20, 1952 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He married Elizabeth Ilene Long on March 4, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 Michael James King died on December 8, 2022 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 70.⁶

     Solomon Hardy was born circa 1814 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Wood on November 4, 1834 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Solomon Hardy died before May 15, 1848 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

     Vicky Frances King was born on June 6, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,7 As of May 6, 1978,her married name was Smedley.² She married Thomas Carl Smedley on May 6, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,3,2,5,7 Vicky Frances King died on December 2, 2019 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 64.⁷ She Vicky King Smedley, 64, of Bedford, Virginia, died peacefully at home in her sleep on December 2nd, 2019. She was the second of four siblings, who survive her: Michael King, Barbara Lipford, and Patricia East. She was born June 6th, 1955 to Evine King, who preceded her in death, and Betty King, who survives her. On May 6th, 1978, she married Thomas Smedley. She graduated from Radford University with her B.S. in 1977 and her M.S. in Home Economics with a focus on dietetics in 1982. She worked as a dietician at Lewis Gale Hospital (Roanoke, VA), Friendship Manor (Roanoke, VA), and the Brian Center (Durham, NC). She is survived by her husband, her son, Thomas Gregory Smedley, her daughter and son-in-law, Dori and David Coblentz, her daughter, Elizabeth Smedley, and her daughter, Laura Smedley. Vicky was an avid reader and writer with a keen sense of humor. She impressed those around her by her courage and grace as she navigated her workplaces caring for the sick and elderly by providing compassion and nutritious meals. She is remembered as a warm and loving mother, a thoughtful daughter, and an affectionate and steadfast wife. on December 18, 2019.⁷

     Doris Marie Eubank was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 10, 1930 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Melvin Louis King, son of Thomas Elbert King and Joyce Louise Conner, on February 9, 1957 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 As of February 9, 1957,her married name was King.² Doris Marie Eubank died on January 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 89.^3,6 She Doris Marie Eubank King, 89, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Doris was born on May 10, 1930, to the late Richard L. and Frances B. Eubank. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard L. Eubank Jr. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Melvin Louis King; her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Hodges; her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Marla King; her grandchildren and their spouses, Brian and Lauren Hodges, Amanda and Seth Houser, Jared King, and Mark and Heather Hodges; and her great-grandson, Daniel Hodges. Doris is survived by her dear sister and special friend, Betty Eubank King; her brother and spouse, Alex and Beverly Eubank; her brother, Ronald Eubank; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Doris was a life-long member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and placed her faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved her church family, and joyfully participated in worship, choir, and the UMW until declining health prevented her regular attendance. Doris dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Throughout her life, she enjoyed music, reading, handcrafting, and gardening. Her favorite activities included taking long walks on the farm and playing the guitar with her boys. She will be remembered for her love and perseverance. on January 31, 2020.³

     Her Social Security Number was 579-38-3783.⁷ Severna Schaffer was born on March 5, 1901 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,7,5 She married Albert Mayer Rothschild on September 2, 1922 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; Unbeknownst to anyone but very close family members, Albert and Severna were actually secretly married a year earlier in Chicago.^9,4 Severna Schaffer Miss Severna Schaffer and Mr. Albert Rothchild will be married this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schaffer, of Lee street. The wedding will be witnessed by the immediate family and will be followed by a wedding breakfast. The bride will be attired in her traveling suit of dark blue. The bride and groom will leave at noon for a wedding trip, after which they will be at home in Cincinnati. Miss Schaffer is a graduate of Charleston high school, City school of music and the Peabody Conservatory, at Baltimore. She is one of the most popular young women of Charleston. Mr. Rothchild was formerly of Richmond, Va., but at present he is connected with the firm of his uncle, Theodore Mayer, of Cincinnati, real estate brokers. The marriage was preceded by a number of delightful social functions given in honor of Miss Schaffer. on September 2, 1923.¹⁰ As of September 2, 1923,her married name was Rothschild.¹⁰ She married Albert Mayer Rothschild on September 2, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Severna Schaffer died on January 3, 2000 at Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 98.^7,9

     Martha Wood was born in 1815 at North Carolina.¹ She married Solomon Hardy on November 4, 1834 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 4, 1834,her married name was Hardy.¹ Martha Wood died before May 15, 1848 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

     Dan Edward King was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 27, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Linda Ann Stengl on November 1, 1986 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Dan Edward King and Linda Ann Stengl were divorced on September 13, 2001 at Hanover Co., Virginia.⁵ Dan Edward King died on April 25, 2014 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 58.^2,6 He Dan Edward King, 58, of Troutville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2014. He was self employed as a truck driver and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas A. King. Dan is survived by his mother, Evelyn King; three brothers, Darrell King, Mark King, Paul King; niece and nephew. Dan was a caring and giving person who will be missed by his many friends. Interment will follow in the Mill Creek Cemetery. on April 28, 2014.²

     Darrell Gene King was born on March 16, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 6, 2018 at Virginia at age 61.⁵