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     Irvin Lee "Bud" Mills was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 His Social Security Number was 229-36-6250.¹⁰ He married Wilma Anna Fowler.¹¹ Irvin Lee "Bud" Mills was born on May 14, 1932 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,4 He married Betty Ann Thompson on December 27, 1950 at Brandy, Culpeper Co., Virginia.¹² Irvin Lee "Bud" Mills and Betty Ann Thompson were divorced on October 7, 1955 at Culpeper Co., Virginia.¹³ Irvin Lee "Bud" Mills married Mildred H. Westmoreland on August 20, 1980 at Placer Co., California.¹⁴ Irvin Lee "Bud" Mills died on June 19, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^10,1,2,4 He Irvin Lee (Bud) Mills, age 59, of Shawsville, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mildred B. Mills; one son, Irvin Mills, Jr., Port Orchard, Wash; two daughters, Gwen Haynes, Marysville, Calif; Cathy Fonseca, Elliston; two brothers, James V. (Mike) Mills, Howard C. Mills, both of Roanoke; one sister, Avalea Duncan, Salem; four grandchildren; nine stepchildren; ten stepgrandchildren. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on June 21, 1991.²

     Norma Jean Mills was born on May 14, 1932 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 19, 1932 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-0803.⁶ Wayne Allen Britt was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on September 10, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5 He married Iris Joan Hunt, daughter of Oba Malachi Hunt and Iris Mae Sisson, on June 29, 1963 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Wayne Allen Britt died on October 20, 1997 at Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,6,4 He BRITT, Wayne Allen 55, of Woodbridge, Virginia, formerly of Christiansburg passed away Monday, October 20,1997. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and New River Technical School. Surviving are his wife, Joan Hunt Britt, daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Dorton & husband, David of Springboro, Ohio, sons Adam Wayne Britt of Stafford, Va., Allen Oba Britt and wife Amanda of Charlotte, N.C., mother & father, Betty & Allen Britt of Salem, granddaughters, Alexandra Britt, Brittney Dorton, brother, Dan Britt of Houston, Texas, sister, Kathy Britt of Salem, mother-in-law, Iris S. Hunt of Blacksburg. A graveside service will be conducted in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, Va. on October 23, 1997.¹

     Joseph Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary Co., Kansas.⁶ He was born on February 17, 1825 at Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania; In the 1900 Census Joseph lists his birth date as Feb 17, 1826 and his death certificate has 1824.^2,5,6,8 He married Mary Quarles Wingfield on February 12, 1868 at Geary Co., Kansas.^8,9 Joseph Chatham died on October 31, 1914 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 89.^7,8 He Joseph Chatham, for many years a resident of this city and county, died, Saturday night, at the home of his daughter in Kansas City. The remains were brought to this city, reaching here Monday morning, and the funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Will Chatham home on east 11th street, Rev. Harshaw officiating. Mr. Chatham was 93 years old, and is survived by his aged wife and two children, Will Chatham of this city and Mrs. Sam Burton of Kansas City. Mrs. Joseph Chatham was so ill at the daughters home in Kansas City was so ill at the daughters home in Kansas City that neither she or her daughter could come up to the funeral. on November 5, 1914.⁷

     Adolphus Ray "Sonny" Simpson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,10 His Social Security Number was 224-24-3498.¹¹ He was born on April 5, 1924 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{2,11,6,9,7,8,10,12} He married Leo Merle Sisson, daughter of Marshall Albert Sisson and Roxie Elsie Manning, on October 4, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,13 Adolphus Ray "Sonny" Simpson died on August 27, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^{2,11,5,9,10,12} He SIMPSON, Adolphus Ray, (Sonny), 76, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2000. He was born in Roanoke County on April 5, 1924, a son of the late Charles Henry Simpson and Cora DeWeese Simpson. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic in the Roanoke valley for many years. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard L. "John" Simpson, Fred N. Simpson and a sister, Lois M. Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Leo Sisson Simpson; three sons, Charles M. Simpson, of Charlotte, N.C., Carlton R. Simpson, Allen M. Simpson and his wife, Sharon, of Roanoke; two brothers, Hugh W. Simpson and E. Wayne Simpson, both of Roanoke; four sisters, Gladys S. Shirley, Lena S. Fuller, Doris S. Poling, all of Roanoke, and Laura S. Wimmer, of Jacksonville, N.C; three grandchildren, Bradley James Simpson and Daniel Mark Simpson, both of Roanoke, and Steven Ray Simpson, of Columbia, S.C; also a number of nieces and nephews. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 30, 2000.²

     Charles Marshall "Charlie" Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 7, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on December 3, 2019 at Virginia at age 67.² He Charles Marshall (Charlie) Simpson, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 after a courageous two year fight with Acute Myloid Leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolphus R. "Sonny" and Leo Sisson Simpson. Affectionately known to his friends as Charlie, he was a 1970 graduate of Northside High School. Following graduation he attended Virginia Western Community College. In 1973 he joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served our country for four years. After completing his enlistment in the Air Force he enrolled in Piedmont Aerospace Institute to continue his education in aircraft maintenance. Upon graduation he worked for Piedmont Aviation, Piedmont Airlines and retired from U S AIrways. Golfing, reading, watching old movies, caring for his cats, and having a clean car were some of the things he enoyed in life. Surviving are his brothers, Allen (Sharon) and Carlton (Cathy) Simpson; nephews, Bradley (Ashley), Daniel (Gina), Steven (Kayla Chapman); great-nephews, Carter and Archer; and great-niece, Payton; and numerous other family members. Also surviving are his many extended family members on 10 South at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Dr. Morales and the staff at Carilion Cancer Center of Western Virginia. In Charlie's words "There is nowhere I could have gone and gotten better care by nicer people than right here". The family would like to offer a very special thank you to the staff at Valley Animal Hospital for taking such good care of Charlie's cats, Callie and Sammie. He knew he could count on you to take care of his precious cats just as he would. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 4, 2019.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-3499.¹¹ William Calvin "Bill" DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,12 He was born on August 12, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,5,6,12 He married Cleo Ferle Sisson, daughter of Marshall Albert Sisson and Roxie Elsie Manning, on November 18, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,13,3,12 William Calvin "Bill" DeWeese died on March 4, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,4,11,12 He William Calvin (Bill) DeWeese, 87, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Curtis DeWeese and Sally Mills DeWeese; and one brother, Nelson DeWeese. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Cleo Sisson DeWeese; three children, Donald Nelson DeWeese and wife, Jennifer, Christine Steppe and husband, Charles, of King George, Va., and Calvin Preston DeWeese, of Georgia; and two grandsons, Charles Steppe Jr. and wife, Jill, of King George, Va., and Thomas William Steppe, of Williamsburg, Va. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on March 5, 2011.²

     Anna Mary Chatham was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^5,9,6 She was born on September 22, 1854 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5,6 As of December 6, 1872,her married name was Holloway.³ She married Dr. Luther Melanchthan Holloway on December 6, 1872 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5,7 Anna Mary Chatham died on July 5, 1940 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 85.^3,5,6 She WILLIAMSPORT — Mrs. Anna Mary Chatham Holloway, widow of the late Dr. Luther M. Holloway of Salona, died suddenly at her home, 918 Louisa St., Friday, at the age of 83. Mrs. Holloway was born at Flemington and spent most of her life in Salona. She is survived by her three grandchildren, Anna, Miriam and Richard Garth, with whom she made her home, and by her sister, Mrs. Kathleen Chatham Holloway of Hollywood, Calif. Funeral services will be held at the Noll Funeral Parlor at 10 o'clock Monday morning. The Rev. Rolland Ritter, pastor of the Salonia Methodist Church, will be in charge, assisted by the Rev. G. A. Duvall of the High St. Methodist Church and the Rev. E. A. Ritzman of the Grace Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Cedar Hill cemetery, at Cedar Springs. on July 6, 1940.⁵

     Thomas William Steppe was born on March 20, 1986 at Henrico Co., Virginia.²

     Nora Lee Lawrence was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on January 17, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 She married Ira Ennis Collins, son of James Matthew/Madison "Mat" Collins and Sarah Ann/Annie Conner, on October 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of October 23, 1890,her married name was Collins. Nora Lee Lawrence died on May 15, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^3,4

     Hettie Ramona Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on September 13, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on December 28, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^3,4

     Shannie Pearl Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born in February, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Noah Hampton Akers, son of Ballard Preston Akers and Emily Jane "Emma" Poff, on December 24, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of December 24, 1915,her married name was Akers.³ Shannie Pearl Collins died on July 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.⁴