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     Her Social Security Number was 405-12-7224.⁴ Dorothy Lee Zimmerman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 She was born on September 7, 1922 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.^7,2,4,5 She married Ernest Clifton Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on March 12, 1949 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.^1,7,3 As of March 12, 1949,her married name was Perdue.⁷ Dorothy Lee Zimmerman and Ernest Clifton Perdue were divorced on January 3, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Dorothy Lee Zimmerman died on November 12, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,8,9 She PERDUE, Dorothy Lee Zimmerman, 78, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on November 12, 2000. Beloved mother and grandmother and special mother to the many children she cared for in her day care center. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy of Louisville, Kentucky. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for 28 years. She was the widow of Ernest Clifton Perdue. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Jean Elizabeth Tomlinson, Linda M. and Floyd B. Stanley, Karen L. and Joseph Copenhaver, Jr. of Marion, Va., Wanda P. and Peter Canney; one son, Kaine Morgan Tomlinson; a special granddaughter, Barbara Perdue; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; also two stepgrandchildren. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 14, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7753.⁹ Byron Dunkley Johnson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.^3,7 He was born on August 10, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,4,6,7,8,9,10} He married Sadie Louise Perdue, daughter of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on April 25, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Byron Dunkley Johnson and Sadie Louise Perdue were divorced on February 13, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Byron Dunkley Johnson died on March 26, 1990 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.^3,7,9,10

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-0497.⁵ William Howard Elmore was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 2, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2,3 He married Lois Eliene Brown on March 6, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 William Howard Elmore died on June 19, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^1,2

     Cheryl Annette Johnson Cheryl Johnson Hamilton Lamport, 76, of Cobbs Creek, VA passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Reeves Lamport, her father Byron Johnson, her mother, Louise Foster and her sister Christina Johnson. She is survived by her children Stacie Hamilton Baird (Scott), Stuart H. Hamilton, III "Trip" (Anja), Scott Alexander Hamilton (Lora), and her stepdaughter Kelly Lamport Rosales (James); six grandchildren who called her Memaw, Stuart H. Hamilton IV "Skip" (Brittany), Shelbie Baird, Tate Hamilton, Spencer Baird, Reese Duncan and Leah Hamilton, two great grandsons Ryan and Colt Hamilton; her sister Cathy Johnson DeRemer (Michael) and her family, extended relatives and countless friends. Cheryl was born in Roanoke, raised her family in Richmond, and lived the last 30 years in Mathews County, VA. When she lived in Richmond, she was a member of Varina Episcopal Church, the Varina Junior Woman's Club and helped out with any activity her children were involved in. When she moved to Mathews, she became a member of Christ Episcopal Church and served on the Vestry, the Altar Guild, was a youth group leader and co-chaired the craft booth at the annual Fall Fair until she could no longer do so. She was a member of PEO Chapter BT, Red Hats, and loved to play Mahjong, canasta and bridge. She was also an adventurous snow skier and traveler. Our mom had a beautiful smile and was incredibly sweet. We were so lucky to have had her, but not nearly long enough.⁴ She was buried at Christ Church Kingston Parish Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.^5,8 She was born on July 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8,6,7 As of August 17, 1963,her married name was Hamilton.³ She married Dr. Stuart Henry Hamilton Jr. on August 17, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Cheryl Annette Johnson and Dr. Stuart Henry Hamilton Jr. were divorced on April 5, 1991 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ As of June 8, 1991,her married name was Lamport.³ Cheryl Annette Johnson married Joe Reeves Lamport on June 8, 1991 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 Cheryl Annette Johnson died on April 8, 2021 at Virginia at age 76.^4,5

     Christina Gale Johnson was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She was born on September 9, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,4 She died on July 21, 1973 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 21.³ She Died July 21 1973, in Lynchburg, Va., Christina G. Johnson, age 21. She is survived by her father Byron Johnson her mother Mrs. Louise Johnson; two sisters, Mrs. Cheryl Hamilton, Miss Cathy Johnson; her grandmothers, Mrs. Sadie Johnson and Mrs. Bertha Perdue of Roanoke. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. on July 24, 1973.⁵

     Martha Jane Beasley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4 She was born on December 17, 1925 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,3,5 She married Ellis Edward Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on November 5, 1949 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 As of November 5, 1949,her married name was Perdue.² Martha Jane Beasley died on November 20, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^6,3,4 She Mrs. Martha Beasley Perdue of 2306 Yellow Mountain Rd., SE, died yesterday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ellis E. Perdue; a daughter, Debra Robin Perdue; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover L. Beasley, Roanoke; two brothers, Grover L. Beasley Jr., Orange, Calif; Oren M. Beasley, Roanoke. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be W. Craig Hamilton, W. C. Sigmon, Paul H. Smith, A. F. Turner, M. D. Childers and B. Herman Metts. on November 21, 1958.⁴

     Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-8207.⁴ She was born on August 14, 1922 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 She married Ellis Edward Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on February 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1 As of February 1, 1940,her married name was Perdue.¹ Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles and Ellis Edward Perdue were divorced on August 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles died on September 18, 2006 at Warren Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,5,8,2,3 She Marsha Ruth Bowles Carter, 84, of Front Royal, Va., went to live with the angels early Monday morning September 18, 2006. She was born in Rocky Mount, Va. and was retired from Good Year. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Lewis Carter Sr. and siblings, Calvin and Rachael, Wayne and Virginia. Survived by sisters, Lucy Wills of Vinton, Mary Wilson of Troutville, Sally Eller and husband Jerry of Salem, Gloria Cundiff and husband Ronnie of Salem; brothers, Luther Bowles and wife Pat of Roanoke, James Bowles and wife Mary of Richmond; her children, Brenda Ferguson and Gene of Chester Gap, Va., Johnny Carter and Kim of Stuart, Fla., Janis Shaffner and Doug of Roanoke, and Eugene Carter Jr. and Lynn of Morristown, Tenn; grandchildren, Barby Downard and Ben, Tommy Ferguson and Sherri, Kim Bevard and Chris, Lisa Spangler and Paul, Carey Shaffner and Ashley, Rhonda Carter, John Carter Jr. and Deana, Joshua Carter and Jennifer, Jimmy Lipscomb and Amanda, John Carter lV; her great-grandchildren, "Dustin Downard, Tommy Downard and Katie, Alex Downard, Tori Spangler, Chase Spangler, Melissa Carter, Eugene Carter III, Genie Ferguson, T. J. Ferguson, Heather Bevard, Emma Bevard" and great-great-grandchildren, Alexis Downard, Serenity Downard and Baby Downard, Johnny Carter lll, and Ryan Etter and special friend Buddy. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Front Royal, Va. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 19, 2006.²

     Margaret JoAnne Elmore was buried at Saint John Lutheran Church Columbarium, 4608 Brambleton Avenue, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She JoAnne Lantz of 500 Village Dr., Vinton, VA, a local radio and television personality during the 50's and 60's, died Sunday after a long illness. She was 56. Lantz was an elevator operator in the Shenandoah Bldg. in 1952 when she appeared on Horace Heidt's "American Way" radio program on CBS when the program was in Roanoke. Heidt liked her and asked her to fly to Lousiville the next week to appear again. Although she never had a music lesson, she sang, played the piano and performed her own compositions. In 1953, Lantz won first prize in WSLS-TV's first "Variety Review of VA" talent program, and soon after had her own program on WSLS. The program remained on the air for several years. She appeared on Dave Garroway's "Today" program in New York in 1957, sang on WRIS radio for years and performed in many local talent and variety shows. Lantz is survived by her husband, Wm. J. Lantz; a daughter, Toni Lantz Camden of Roanoke; a sister, Kathleen Walker of Richmond; and two grandaughters.² Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4871.⁷ She was born on January 25, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,4 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Lantz.¹ She married William Joseph Lantz Sr. on August 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Margaret JoAnne Elmore died on March 6, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^3,6,7

     Nancy Frances Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 20, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 She married James Thomas Stump circa 1881 at Virginia. As of circa 1881,her married name was Stump. Nancy Frances Ferris married William Jacob Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 6, 1905,her married name was Poff. Nancy Frances Ferris married Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell, son of Benjamin Lewis Bell and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on December 24, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of December 24, 1930,her married name was Bell. Nancy Frances Ferris died on December 8, 1949 at age 82.³

     Katherine Hall 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 She was born on June 16, 1833 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Thomas Wesley Jewell on November 2, 1852 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 2, 1852,her married name was Jewell. Katherine Hall died on January 23, 1922 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.¹

     Noah Bernard Gray was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 28, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card and death certificate have his birth date as Apr 28, 1884.^6,1,2,4 He married Lillian Lossie Bower, daughter of Zachariah T. "Zachary" Bower and Catherine Holt, on April 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Noah Bernard Gray married Beatrice Lee Stevens circa 1919.^5,8 Noah Bernard Gray married Maggie Marie Vest, daughter of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on April 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Noah Bernard Gray died on December 20, 1943 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁵

     Effie Rachel Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She Effie Rachel Vest Poff, 98, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She is a daughter of the late Jessie Vest and Etta. Effie loved and served her Lord Jesus Christ, she was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene, serving in many areas in the church through the years including, Teaching Sunday School, and Nursery for many years. She was an extremely talented seamstress she retired from Sidney’s Alterations Department. Her family and friends were her life and dear to her heart. Effie was a woman of many talents. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Hosea “Hoad” Poff; brothers and sisters, Eslie Vest, Alton Vest, Mamie Link, Velvie Walters, Roxie Walters and Annie Walters and Miradie Vest. “Jesus loves me this I know, though my hair is white as snow. Though my sight is growing dim, still He bids me trust in Him. Though my steps are sometimes slow, with my hand in His…” In a holy moment on December 22, 2018 he took her hand. She finished her phenomenal race buoyed by the love and presence of her family as they celebrated her remarkable finish. Effie went home to meet her heavenly Father. She loved her God, her Family and her Church. Those surviving to cherish her memory daughters, Fay Murray (John) and Trenda Breeding (Ken); special niece, Deborah Scherer (John); grandchildren, Brian Murray (Anna), David Murray (Christie), Courtney Bower (Aric), Aaron Breeding and Jim Thurman (Kim); great-grandchildren, Kristie, Josh and Kelly Murray, Angela Murray (Ricky); Tiffani Murray; 8 great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Hazel Huff; many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke. A celebration of Effie's life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 27, 2018 Lotz Funeral Home with Reverend George Stevenson and Pastor Shannon Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.³ She was born on April 13, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Hosea James Poff, son of John Ira Poff and Delia L. Hall, on December 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 29, 1934,her married name was Poff. Effie Rachel Vest died on December 22, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-9745.⁶ Hosea James Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on November 5, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,3,5 He married Effie Rachel Vest, daughter of Jessie David Vest and Etta "Ettie" Vest, on December 29, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 Hosea James Poff died on March 9, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^7,3,5

     Leila A. King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 She was born on September 12, 1901.^1,2,4 She married Wallace Carroll King, son of Peter Morris King and Sarah Cynthia Vest, on November 29, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Leila A. King died on May 31, 1943 at age 41.^1,5,2,4

     James Henry Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Co K VA Inf C.S.A.⁶ He was born on May 4, 1846 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney on November 22, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 James Henry Craft died on July 3, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 64.⁶ He Mr. James Craft, after an illness of several months, died at his home near town on last Sunday. Mr. Craft was a good citizen and neighbor and the news of his death was received with deep regret in the community. He is survived by a widow and several children. Remains were interred in West View Cemetery. on July 9, 1910.⁶

     Sarah Abigail Keaton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 30, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-03-5935.⁷ Oakley Leek Hollins was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 29, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,2,4 He married Charity E. Bell, daughter of James William "Bill" Bell and Lizena C. Hollins, on September 19, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Oakley Leek Hollins married Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, daughter of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, after February 18, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 Oakley Leek Hollins died on December 18, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.^1,4