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     His Social Security Number was 225-44-1392.¹¹ Donald Curtis Rumburg was buried at Bay View Cemetery, 370 Old Bayview Road, Bay View, Cecil Co., Maryland.^12,10 He was born on May 23, 1935 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,3,2,4,5,12,6} He married Ann Caroline Roberts, daughter of Clayton Robie Roberts and Lorena Margaret Monk, on December 12, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Donald Curtis Rumburg and Ann Caroline Roberts were divorced on June 18, 1974 at Orange Co., Florida.¹³ Donald Curtis Rumburg married Carol Lee Wright on July 7, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Donald Curtis Rumburg and Carol Lee Wright were divorced on November 23, 1981 at Ottawa Co., Ohio.¹⁴ Donald Curtis Rumburg died on November 6, 1989 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 54.^11,12,10 He Donald C. Rumburg, 54, of 29 S. Main St., North East, Md., died Monday of a heart attack in Union Hospital, Elkton. Mr. Rumburg was a refrigeration mechanic at Logan Electric Corp., North East. He retired in 1987 because of disability. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by three daughters, Donna Rumburg, Cynthia Owens and Lisa Rumburg, all of Orlando, Fla; his mother and stepfather, Naomi and John Akers of Elliston, Va; his stepmother, Ogie Rumburg of Check, Va; two half brothers, Michael Akers of Rhiner, Va., and Tommy Rumburg of Check; six half sisters, Sandra Booth, Kathy Stanger, Vickie Garman, Sue Kimry, Debbie Fitzgerald and Pamela Rumburg, all of Check; a companion, Marguerite Baker, with whom he lived; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery, North East. on November 9, 1989.¹⁰

     Deborah White Rumburg Deborah “Debbie” Rumburg Fitzwater, 70, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manley and Ogie Rumburg. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church for 36 years and was deeply devoted to the Children’s Ministry. Alongside her husband of 51 years, Charles “Chirpy” Fitzwater, they served faithfully for 32 years in the Wesleyan Virginia District Kids Camp. Debbie is survived by her husband, Charles “Chirpy” Fitzwater; a daughter and son-in-law, Mandy and Scott Highberger; a son, Matt Fitzwater; and her grandchildren, Matthew Fitzwater II, Zach Highberger, Brandon Highberger and Kaytlyn Highberger. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Linda Rumburg; two sisters, Sue Kimrey and Pamela Rumburg; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; special “sister”, Linda Jenkins, and best friend of 37 years, Wanda Cochran. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 8, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married Charles Walter "Chirpy" Fitzwater, son of Cecil Claude Fitzwater and Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker, on July 3, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of July 3, 1971,her married name was Fitzwater. Deborah White Rumburg died on March 14, 2023 at Virginia at age 70.⁵

     Barry Donald Stewart Barry Donald Stewart, 70, of Troutville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was preceded by his father, Frederick Donald Stewart and a sister, Peggy Stanley. Barry retired from the City of Salem's Electric Department. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a avid woodworker and golfer. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Judie Stewart; children, Dorey Stewart, Kristi Chocklett (Blane), Barry Keith Stewart; mother, Dorothy Stewart; grandchildren, Rachael Lilly (Paul), Ryan Armitage (Rebecca), Karen Michie, Carter P. Stewart (Holly), Erin Chocklett, Ethan C. Stewart; great grandchildren, Max Lilly, Eli Peters, Tyler Chocklett, Emma Lilly, Elliott Armitage, Blake Stewart, Walker Stewart, Jonah Armitage, Samuel Armitage and Camden Johnson; sister, Sue Dogan (Jerry). Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He married Judie Catherine Lilly.¹ Barry Donald Stewart was born on April 19, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 12, 2022 at Virginia at age 71.³

     Peggy Lee Stewart was born on January 31, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of February 23, 1970,her married name was Patterson.³ She married Michael Lynn Patterson on February 23, 1970 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Peggy Lee Stewart and Michael Lynn Patterson were divorced on October 2, 1972 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ As of April 7, 1973,her married name was Stanley.³ Peggy Lee Stewart married Thomas Michael "Tom" Stanley on April 7, 1973 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 Peggy Lee Stewart died on February 23, 2001 at Virginia at age 47.¹ She Peggy Lee Stanley, 67 of Troutville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Donald Stewart. Survived by family who will cherish her memory including husband of 48 years, Thomas M. Stanley; children, Angela Grimes, Tara Meeks (Daniel), and Derrick Stanley; grandchildren, Sean Streng, Taylor Hart and Blake Meeks; three great-grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Stewart; siblings, Barry Stewart (Judy), and Sue Dogan (Jerry); special in-laws, Diane and Larry McCroskey; childhood friend, Marie Nichols and family; and many extended family and friends on February 26, 2021.¹

     Aaron M. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born in November, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole, on October 19, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 Aaron M. Conner Was granted a land grant of 12 1/2 arces on the head of Master Branch of the waters of Little River on July 31, 1843. He died on September 1, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55; Reportedly found dead sitting on a tree stump while out cutting wood.^4,7

     Samuel Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 13, 1856 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,3 He died on June 20, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 11; Died of poison.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-62-9951.⁹ Robert Allen "Bob" Booth was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 He was born on April 29, 1948 at Kopperston, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^9,3,5,7 He married Mary Ellen Rumburg, daughter of Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, on May 14, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,6 Robert Allen "Bob" Booth died on January 23, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 41.^9,1,3,7 He SHAWSVILLE - Robert A. (Bob) Booth, age 41, died Tuesday, January 23, 1990, at his home. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church and formerly employed by Theimer-Sysco and Arlington Wholesalers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney J. Booth and is survived by his wife, Mary Rumburg Booth; a son, David A. Booth of Shawsville; a daughter, Amy M. Booth, Shawsville; two stepdaughters, Cynthia W. Angle, Shawsville; Melanie W. Harvey of Elliston; his mother, Athleen Booth Conner of Cottondale, Ala; his father and stepmother, Warren H. and Janette Booth, Shawsville; one sister, Maggie Lee DeGallo, Sterling, Va; a brother, Warren Edgar Booth of Shawsville; and three grandchildren. Burial in the Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 24, 1990.¹

     Her married name was Conner.³ Athleen Ruby Howell married Unknown Conner.³ Athleen Ruby Howell was born on July 26, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of February 15, 1947,her married name was Booth.² She married Warren Harding Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on February 15, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Athleen Ruby Howell and Warren Harding Booth were divorced on April 30, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Margarette J. "Maggie" Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 10, 1861 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,4 She died on April 15, 1881 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 20.^1,4

     Amanda W. Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on February 24, 1864 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,7 She married William Michael Wagener on October 20, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of October 20, 1907,her married name was Wagener. Amanda W. Craft died on March 4, 1945 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁷