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     Olivia Anne Mills was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.³ She was born on September 11, 1924.^1,3 She and Billy Gilbert Underwood Sr. were divorced on June 19, 1980 at Dallas Co., Texas.⁴ Olivia Anne Mills married Billy Gilbert Underwood Sr., son of Archibald Ray "Archie" Underwood and Roxie Eugene Poff, on March 13, 1981 at Dallas Co., Texas.¹ As of March 13, 1981,her married name was Underwood.¹ Olivia Anne Mills died on October 27, 1999 at Dallas Co., Texas, at age 75.³

     Ralph Jackson Elmore was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on January 30, 1920 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He died on February 7, 1920 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia; Twin of Claud, was born prematurely, and died as an infant.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-09-9745.⁶ Kathleen Virginia Elmore was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, Virginia.^1,7 She was born on January 2, 1921 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,4 As of September 26, 1941,her married name was Walker.² She married James Melvin Walker Sr. on September 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2,7 Kathleen Virginia Elmore died on April 12, 2005 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 84.^6,1,9 She Kathleen Virginia Elmore Walker, 84, of Richmond, went to be with our Heavenly Father on April 12, 2005. She was born in Botetourt County on January 2, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Howard Elmore and Ethel Hogan Elmore. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Melvin Walker Sr; her children, Bonnie Walker Payne and her husband, Dr. William D. Payne, Sue Walker Saenz and her husband, David Saenz and James Melvin Walker Jr. and his wife, Peggy Cullen Walker; grandchildren, Karmen Gustin and her husband, Jim, Paula Faub and her husband, Bob, Amy Sue Zakaib and her husband, Dr. John Zakaib, Laura Beth Sheehan and her husband, Colin, Molly Pugh and her husband, Lyle, Carrie Walker Denton, Jamie McBride Denton, Kim Lassiter and her husband, Bill, Captain Kevin Walker and his wife, Michelle, and Kelly Lass; and great-grandchildren, Kayla, Miranda, Corbin, Alexis, Aidan, Hannah and Eleanor. Kathleen was most famous for her homemade biscuits. She loved her flowers and her music. Her spunky wit and humor will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday. Interment to follow in Mount Vernon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association. on April 14, 2005.¹

     Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples, June 4, 1946 - October 6, 2023. Why do blonde nurses carry a red pen? In case they need to draw blood! Whether family or friends, strangers on an elevator or blonde nurses drawing blood, this was a favorite joke of Hoppy's in his daily quest to make others smile. Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples, 77, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 6, 2023. He grew up in Greensboro, NC with his two brothers and parents. Boyd got his nickname "Hoppy," as a young boy due to his love for the show "Hopalong Cassidy," and later had his middle name changed to it. He was predeceased by his parents, Pinkney Peoples and Clara Staples, and brother, Dallas. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cindy; son, Jason; daughter, Christy Peoples; grandsons, Conner and Nathan Smith; brother, Wade and wife, Jane; as well as nieces and nephews. Hoppy dearly loved his "Sweetums" that he spent over half of his life with as they made innumerable memories and they also made unforgettable memories together with Christy, Jason, and his grandchildren. He shared a special bond with both of his grandsons, "Lil' Bit" (Conner) and "Lil' Bitty" (Nathan), and perhaps shined his brightest as their "Grampy". Hoppy loved being on the golf course (scoring three holes-in-one throughout the years!), and he regularly played with his closest friends, including his best friend, Pastor Jay Robinette, and the late John Williams. He also loved an annual tournament in "Little" Washington, NC where he, his brothers, and some friends played for many years. Some of his other favorite things were telling jokes, visiting Oak Island, NC and Gatlinburg, TN, science-fiction and western movies, bowling, and he was a longtime Tarheel fan. He also may have been the biggest fan of "The Andy Griffith Show" and he would regularly quote his favorite lines, including, "It's your shocks," "Get down there with them spiders," and "Winken will tell Blinken, Blinken will tell Nod, Nod will tell Barney, and Barney will tell you". Hoppy was also an avid reader and kept a journal of all the books he read, typically getting three to four books at a time from the library. After reading hundreds before starting the journal, he logged hundreds more on that list. Hoppy was a proud Veteran of the United States Marines from 1963-1967 and served in Vietnam. He worked for Dillard Paper Company for many years, retired from there, and later worked at his favorite local golf course, Hanging Rock, for several years. He made numerous friends wherever he spent time, whether at work, church, or his favorite restaurants, and he often positively impacted total strangers. Hoppy also enjoyed being a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. For anyone that encountered him, there is a story, and his memory will live on through those stories, as well as in the hearts of his family. Hoppy would not want anyone to remain sad with his passing. He would want people to remember the great times, the laughter, and jokes, and he would want everyone to pay those sentiments forward in hopes of bringing continued joy and smiles to others. While his family and friends will deeply miss him, they know that he is already planning on telling them his newest jokes upon seeing him in the next realm. His family and friends take comfort in knowing Hoppy is home with Jesus, and they all endeavor to maintain some semblance of the strength that Hoppy emulated in every tough situation he encountered as they celebrate his life. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.³ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 4, 1946 at North Carolina.^3,4 He married Cynthia Leigh "Cindy" Nichols, daughter of Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols and Ethel Alene Stump, on June 17, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples died on October 6, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.³

     Paul Wellman Elmore was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,6 He was born on December 23, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,6 He married Emily Lee Goff on March 9, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Paul Wellman Elmore and Emily Lee Goff were divorced on September 22, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Paul Wellman Elmore died on July 17, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 47.^7,6

     Willie Frances Anderson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-09-9446.⁴ She was born on February 26, 1918 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio.^6,2,4,7,5 She married Alvis Vernon Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on June 26, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of June 26, 1940,her married name was Perdue.³ Willie Frances Anderson and Alvis Vernon Perdue were divorced on August 16, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Willie Frances Anderson died on April 17, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,5

     Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue Frederick Vernon Perdue, 77, passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va. Mr. Perdue was a loving father, brother and friend, and is survived by his son, Michael V. Perdue of Chilhowie, Va; Michael's fiancée, My Linh Nguyen and her daughter, Tram Anh of Vung Tau, Vietnam; sisters, Patricia F. Whitt and Debra Snyder; brothers, Alfred D. Perdue and James Dearing, Jr., of Roanoke, Va; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The family sincerely appreciates the kindness and help of the staff of Valley Healthcare Center, Chilhowie, Va. while Mr. Perdue was in their care.⁶ He was born on October 1, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Karen Lee Perdue, daughter of Ernest Clifton Perdue and Dorothy Lee Zimmerman, on August 2, 1968 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,5 Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue and Karen Lee Perdue were divorced on June 10, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue married Kay Lynette Brown on October 1, 1996 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁹ Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue died on May 2, 2019 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁶

     Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She Patricia (Patty) Whitt, 65, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born on June 14, 1956, in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of the late Alvis Perdue and Virginia (Jean) Perdue. Patty graduated from Andrew Lewis High School, Class of 1973. Following High School she attended Virginia Western Community College and went on to have a long career at ITT Night Vision. She recently ended her career at Keltech, retiring in September of this year after ten years of employment. Patty loved spending time at the beach. She also loved hiking in her younger days. She loved living in SW Virginia, especially in the Fall, when the leaves changed. She had a heart of gold and always wanted to help others, especially those in need. She was a very smart, strong, and feisty lady that loved her family very much. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Ferguson; brother, Fred Perdue; sister-in-law, Patti Perdue; nephew, Travis Younce; and husband, Billy Whitt. She is survived by her daughters, Candy Ryan and Jamie Whitt; sister, Deborah Snyder; brother, Alfred Perdue; grandchildren, Taylor Moody, Carly Ryan, and Dan Brewer; great-grandchild, Jace Malloy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke, Va.³ She was born on June 14, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of March 17, 1973,her married name was Dickerson.⁵ She married Tony Gary Dickerson on March 17, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue and Tony Gary Dickerson were divorced on January 16, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ As of May 28, 1982,her married name was Whitt.⁵ Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue married Billy Joe Whitt on May 28, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue died on January 11, 2022 at Virginia at age 65.³