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     His Social Security Number was 226-50-7524.⁴ Donald Ray Bush was buried at Routt Family Cemetery, Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 19, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,6 He married Virginia Lee Robinson, daughter of Henry Thomas Robinson Jr. and Maida Virginia "Mada V." Conner, on October 8, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ Donald Ray Bush and Virginia Lee Robinson were divorced on February 16, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Donald Ray Bush died on October 6, 2005 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 65.^4,6,3,5 He Donald Ray Bush, 65, of Gretna and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, October 6, 2005. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was a recipient of the purple heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Susan V. Pack and husband, David A. Pack, of Shawsville, and Elizabeth A. Bush, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Michael, Samantha and Daniel Pack, and Katrina Stepp; three sisters, Marie Simmons, Christine Mutter and Susan McCoy; three brothers, Russell Bush, Jerry Bush and Bobby Bush. Also, many other loving relatives and friends survive. Burial with military honors will follow in the Routt Family Cemetery. on October 9, 2005.⁵

     Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch was born on August 16, 1926 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^2,4,5 He married Phyllis Ann Conner, daughter of Wayne Alvin Conner and Molly Laird Bandy, on June 23, 1973 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Leo Richard "Rickey" Busch died on February 7, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.⁵ He Leo Richard Busch died peacefully on February 7, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1926, in Springfield, Missouri, and lived in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia since 1954. He was the only child of Leo Francis Busch and Georgia Dent Busch. In 1943, he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the Second World War. After the war, he returned to school to complete his studies at Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated in 1947. He was married to Margaret Ann Donegan in 1950, and they had five children by whom he is survived, Catherine Ann Hughes (Herbert), Richard Joseph Busch (Lisa), Honorah Louise Sullivan (Michael), Stephen Donegan Busch (Susan), and, George Patrick Busch (Ann). In 1973, he married Phyllis Ann Haynes and they enjoyed 32 happy years together until her death in 2006. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Kim Leslie Hale; ten grandchildren, Eric S. Hughes, Kristina R. Busch, Molly Sullivan Hickey, Richard P. Busch, LCDR Michael Colin Sullivan, USN, M. Brent Hughes, Charles Richard Busch II, James Francis Busch, Whitney Anne Busch, and Frank R. Hale IV; and, five great grandchildren. His greatest interest was his family and he supported his children and their families with unqualified love, encouragement and support. He was an avid outdoorsman and gardener, and passed his deep interest for these activities to his family. He was employed for 35 years by E.R Squibb & Sons, Inc., in pharmaceutical sales, retiring as a Division Manager. He received numerous awards throughout his career, but the one he coveted the most was the "Dr. E.R. Squibb Award," the company's highest recognition. He had a deep love for his friends in the "Good Ole Guys" poker club that met monthly for more than 50 years, especially Ralph A. "Bogey" Harrison, Jr., his life-long friend. In recent years he found great comfort in the companionship of Gertrude "Mary Jo" Muir. The family wants to recognize and express their deep appreciation for the wonderful care provided to their father at Our Lady of Peace Assisted Living, and at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. on February 11, 2017.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 228-14-2450.⁸ Margaret Carlene King was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 28, 1917 at Petersburg, Virginia.^8,7,3,4 As of June 10, 1935,her married name was Nimmo.⁵ She married James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo on June 10, 1935 at Petersburg, Virginia.^6,2,5 Margaret Carlene King died on January 5, 2004 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 86.^8,2,3 She Margaret Carlene King Nimmo, 86, widow of James M. Nimmo, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2003, at home. A native of and Petersburg resident for 40 years, she was a Peninsula resident for the past nine years and was a former cosmetologist at Miller & Rhoads. She was predeceased by her daughter, Gypsy Carol, and two sons, Travis Wayne and James Carlton. She is survived by five children, Neil A. Nimmo and wife, Donna, M. Tyrone Nimmo and Sandy, Bonnie King, Dale Keith Nimmo, and Phyllis Carlene Nimmo; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery. on January 7, 2004.²

     James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^6,1,5 His Social Security Number was 719-07-8552.³ He was born on August 22, 1916 at Ettrick, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Margaret Carlene King, daughter of Carlton Ellis "Carl" King and Ida Blanch E. Conner, on June 10, 1935 at Petersburg, Virginia.^7,8,2 James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo died on September 20, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^6,1,3,5,9 He James Millard Nimmo, age 78, of Check, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 1994, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was retired from N&W Railroad. Survived by his wife, Carlene K. Nimmo, of Check; three sons, Neil A. Nimmo, M. Tyrone Nimmo and Dale K. Nimmo, all of Newport News; three daughters, Gypsy Cook, of Richmond, Bonnie King, of Buena Vista, and Phyllis C. Nimmo, of Newport News; one brother, Curtis Nimmo, of Colonial Heights; one sister, Mattie Cole, of Chester; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be n Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. on September 22, 1994.⁶

     Phyllis Carlene Nimmo Phyllis Carlene Nimmo, 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Hampton, VA. She was born to James Millard Nimmo and Margaret Carlene King in Petersburg, VA. Phyllis graduated from Dinwiddie County High School, and college in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was certified by the State of Virginia as a Dental Hygienist on June 9, 1970. Phyllis loved living and vacationing near the waters of Virginia and North Carolina. She took a couple of vacations in Hawaii. Phyllis wrote many songs including a ballad of hurricane Camille, which devastated many families of the Virginia mountains in 1969. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Gypsy Carol Cline; two brothers, Travis Wayne and James Carlton Nimmo. She is survived by her brothers, Neil Arvel, Millard Tyrone and Dale Keith Nimmo and sister, Bonnie King. Phyllis was loved by many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, grandparents and her in laws. She was previously married to Robert Lee Meier. God bless and rest her while awaiting her personal resurrection. Her ashes will be interred at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.⁵ She was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 19, 1947 at Petersburg, Virginia.^5,6,7 As of August 1, 1970,her married name was Meier.⁷ She married Robert Lee Meier on August 1, 1970 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,7 Phyllis Carlene Nimmo and Robert Lee Meier were divorced on May 6, 1982 at Williamsburg, Virginia.⁷ Phyllis Carlene Nimmo died on April 4, 2023 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 75.⁵

     Judith Kay Godbey was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 515-44-0651.⁴ She was born on June 1, 1945 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas.^2,3,4,5 She married Dr. Millard Tyrone Nimmo, son of James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo and Margaret Carlene King, on June 21, 1964 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas.^1,2,3,5 As of June 21, 1964,her married name was Nimmo.¹ Judith Kay Godbey died on October 20, 1995 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 50.^2,3,4,5,6 She Judith Nimmo, 50, Newport News, died Friday, Oct. 20, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Nimmo was born Judith Godbey on June 1, 1945, at Salina, Kan., and was a resident of Newport News for about 20 years. She was an office manager for an orthodontist. Survivors include her husband, Dr. M. Tyrone Nimmo of the home; two sons, Neil of Arlington and Mark of Irving, Texas; a daughter, Jennifer Berry of Williamsburg; her mother, Dorothy Godbey of Newport News; two brothers, Michael Godbey of Parsons, Kan., and Richard Godbey of Port Angeles, Wash; and a grandson. Burial was in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. on November 4, 1995.²

     Dale Keith Nimmo was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁵ He Dale Keith Nimmo, 77, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his home in Newport News. Dale was born in Petersburg, VA and graduated from Dinwiddie High School. He worked as a Building Inspector for the City of Newport News Codes and Compliance Department for 25 years. He was of the Mormon faith and belonged to The Church of the Latter-Day Saints where he served as treasurer. Dale lived his life by doing it "His Way". Dale was preceded in death by his parents, James and Carlene Nimmo; his siblings, Travis W. Nimmo, James C. Nimmo, Gypsy C. Nimmo Cline and Phyllis C. Nimmo. He is survived by his brothers, Neil A. Nimmo and his wife, Donna and Millard T. Nimmo; his sister, Bonnie C. Nimmo and 14 nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.⁵ He was born on August 16, 1946 at Prince George Co., Virginia.⁶ He died on February 20, 2024 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Gypsy Carol Nimmo was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^2,10 She was born on February 17, 1936 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,4,10,5 As of September 10, 1954,her married name was Cook.⁴ She married Maphis Killey Cook on September 10, 1954 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,11,4 As of December 12, 1997,her married name was Cline.⁴ Gypsy Carol Nimmo married Earl Kenneth Cline Jr. on December 12, 1997 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,12 Gypsy Carol Nimmo died on May 28, 1998 at Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia, at age 62.^2,13,10 She PALMYRA - Gypsy Carol Cook Cline, born Feb. 17, 1936, died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at home surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Gypsy is survived by her husband, Earl K. Cline; her mother, Carlene Nimmo; seven children, Yvonne Muench, Millard Cook, Yvette Kincaid, Conway Cook, Tracy Cavender, Jeanne Quent and Ronald Cline; two sisters, Bonnie King and Phyllis Nimmo; three brothers, Neil Nimmo, Tyrome Nimmo and Dale Nimmo; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment in Peninsula Memorial Park. on May 30, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-28-2554.⁸ Maphis Killey Cook was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on August 11, 1927 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1926.^8,2,3,4,5,7 He married Gypsy Carol Nimmo, daughter of James Millard "Jimmy" Nimmo and Margaret Carlene King, on September 10, 1954 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^9,1,2 Maphis Killey Cook died on November 18, 1978 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 51.^8,4,6,7 He Maphis Killey Cook, 51, 53 Menchville Road, Newport News, died Saturday in Hampton General Hospital. A native of Keystone W. Va., he had been a Peninsula resident seven years. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a self-employed decorator. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Warwick Moose Lodge 1711. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Gypsy N. Cook; three daughters, Misses Yvette and Tracey Cook, both at home, and Mrs. Yvonne King of Newport News; two sons, Millard A. and Conway R. Cook, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. John W. Latham of Tallahassee, Fla., Mrs. Frank Sheffield of Hamilton, and Mrs. Mae Bartels of New York City; two brothers, Walter B. and Carroll W. Cook, both of South Boston, and two grandchildren. Burial in Peninsula Memorial Park. on November 20, 1978.⁶

     Victor Charles Cuff was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 086-20-2985.³ He was born on May 24, 1928 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on December 7, 1971 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.² Victor Charles Cuff and Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart were divorced on March 15, 1979 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.² Victor Charles Cuff died on October 20, 2005 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 77.^1,3,7,5,4 He Victor Charles Cuff, 77, passed away Oct. 20, 2005, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mr. Cuff was born May 24, 1928, in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of the late Victor C. and Ethel B. Cuff. Mr. Cuff was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy for 24 years. He was also a Mason. Mr. Cuff leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Betty R. Cuff of Virginia Beach and his stepson, Ronnie Billingsley and wife Linda of Stafford, Va. He also leaves behind one grandson, Richard Billingsley of Chesterfield, Va. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. on October 22, 2005.¹

     Haruko Seo was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-64-6703.⁵ She was born on April 1, 1927 at Kagoshima, Japan.^1,5,3,4 As of May 13, 1954,her married name was Gearheart.³ She married Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr., son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on May 13, 1954 at Yokohama, Japan.^6,3 Haruko Seo died on January 15, 2007 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 79.^1,5,2

     Jessie Bell "Josie" Price was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-92-6821.⁴ She was born on March 15, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 She married Leonard Hamilton Hall, son of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on November 6, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of November 6, 1912,her married name was Hall. Jessie Bell "Josie" Price died on August 21, 1982 at age 89.³

     Juanita Gertrude Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8 She was born on July 24, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,4 As of December 22, 1951,her married name was Pugh.³ She married William McKinley "Bill" Pugh Jr., son of William McKinley Pugh and Alma Dorris King, on December 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,1,5 As of December 22, 1951,her married name was Pugh. Juanita Gertrude Conner died on August 19, 2015 at Virginia at age 82.^5,8 She Juanita Conner Pugh, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Her parents Wilard J. and Virgie Conner preceded her in death. Mrs. Pugh was employed for 18 years with McKesson Drug Corp. before working for Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works for 10 years before retiring and joining her husband in the family business selling cars at the Kar Korral. She loved her family dearly and spending time with them, and in her free time she enjoyed sewing, making clothes for her family. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, William M. Pugh; two daughters, Debra Layman and husband, Jon, of Roanoke, Pamela Hatter and husband, Matthew from Botetourt; a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Hatter; brothers, Howard Wesley Conner and wife, Evelyn, of Roanoke County, Jackson L. Conner and wife, Louise, of Copper Hill; sisters-in-law, Mary Board, of Roanoke, and Kathryn Naff, of Ohio. Along with a host of other family and friends. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 21, 2015.⁵

     Thomas Lynn "Tom" Link Thomas Lynn Link, age 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Thomas was born November 23, 1935.⁸ He was born on November 23, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,7,8 He married Charlotte Ann Creasy on July 12, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁶ Thomas Lynn "Tom" Link and Charlotte Ann Creasy were divorced on August 17, 1982 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁶ Thomas Lynn "Tom" Link married Mary Marie Porterfield on September 16, 1983 at Campbell Co., Virginia.⁵ Thomas Lynn "Tom" Link and Mary Marie Porterfield were divorced on July 5, 1990 at Campbell Co., Virginia.⁶ Thomas Lynn "Tom" Link died on October 4, 2022 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 86.⁸

     Marvin Earl Link was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on March 14, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,7,4 He married Marguerite Frances Hodges on January 2, 1960.^3,9,7 Marvin Earl Link died on May 27, 2015 at Virginia at age 77.^3,7 He Marvin Earl Link, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Mr. Link was born on March 14, 1938, to the late Alvin and Minnie Link. Marvin was preceded in death by father-in-law, Jesse Hodges; brother-in-law, Jack Stanley; and nephews, Douglas Neighbors and Mark Stanley.Surviving are wife of 55 years, Marguerite Link; children, Tony and Karen Link, Terry Link, Cheri and James Smith, and Barry Link; grandchildren, T.J. and Matt Williams, Amber and Jeffrey Wise, Christopher, Matthew, and Joseph Link, Krystal Walters, Shelton and Alexis Link, Daniel Link, and Brett Dagenais-Lewis; great-grandchildren, Lucas VanMeter, Keeley Burnley, and Canaan Williams; brothers, Tom and Ann Link, Ronnie Link, and Donald and Ina Link; special family friends, Jannette Link and Michelle Link; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marvin Link was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a dedicated Teamsters Union member with 24 years of service with Preston and Yellow Freight. He was an active member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and loved listening to bluegrass. Marvin was an avid sportsman with a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and camping with his grandchildren. Burial will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery in Copper Hill. on May 30, 2015.³

     Marguerite Frances Hodges was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on July 1, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Marvin Earl Link, son of Alvin Link and Minnie Evelyn Turner, on January 2, 1960.^1,3,5 As of January 2, 1960,her married name was Link.⁵ Marguerite Frances Hodges died on February 9, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^3,5 She Marguerite Frances Link, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Mrs. Link was born on July 1, 1942, to the late Jesse and Myrtle Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marvin; brothers-in-law, Jack Stanley and Tom Link; nephews, Douglas Neighbors, Mark Stanley, and Billie Jack Neighbors; and niece, Constance Vest. Surviving are children, Tony and Karen Link, Terry Link, Cheri and James Smith, and Barry and Savannah Link; grandchildren, T.J. and Matt Williams, Christopher and Chelsea Link, Amber and Jeffrey Wise, Matthew and Jessica Link, Joseph Link, Krystal Walters, Shelton Link, Alexis and Derrick Little, Daniel Link, and Brett Dagenais-Lewis; great-grandchildren, Lucas Van Meter, Keeley Burnley, Canaan and Carter Williams, Ella and Abigail Wise, Camdyn, Corbyn, and Carsyn Link - with another one on the way, and Emory and Avery Link; sisters, Loretta Gibson and Betty Wells; special family friends, Janet Camden and Terry Lynn Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marguerite was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Marguerite worked as a secretary at the Roanoke City Health Department and retired there after twenty-plus years. While there, she received the honor of the Southwest Regional Secretary of the Year. She was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren and had a deep and abiding faith in God. Marguerite and Marvin loved traveling the country and spending their winters in Florida with many of their friends. She enjoyed vacations with the entire family by the shore. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grand and great-grandchildren. Many precious hours were spent in the pool, yard, park and kitchen - playing the day away with "Meme" as they called her. She had that special love that only a grandmother could give, and her family knew she could always be counted on to give support in any way. The family would like to extend their gratitude towards her amazing caretakers, Krystal Walters, Chelsea Link, and Stormy Brieger. The family would also like to recognize the time and effort put forth from Tony and Karen Link in caring for their mother. Burial will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery in Copper Hill. on February 11, 2023.³