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     Hattie Virginia Burton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-03-2714.⁶ She was born on June 14, 1906; her gravestone has a birth date of 1907.^5,6,2 She married Arthur Wendell Wimmer, son of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on February 11, 1972 at Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,3 As of February 11, 1972,her married name was Wimmer.³ Hattie Virginia Burton died on October 5, 1986 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^7,2

     Barry Leslie Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 226-96-3084.² He was born on August 28, 1959 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Rebecca Kay "Berdy" Wimmer, daughter of Dennis Earl Wimmer and Shirley Jean Cockran, on December 7, 1985 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.¹ Barry Leslie Smith died on October 9, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^5,2,4,6 He Barry L. Smith, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2004. Barry was born August 28, 1959 and raised in Norfolk, Va. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Becky); their three children, Ashley, Brooke, and Mitchell; his mother, Rose Peters Smith; six siblings, Clarence "Butch" Smith, Bonnie Bradley, Sandra Landen, Rosemary Curtis, Robert Smith, Denise "Dee Dee" Wilkinson. He was also very close to Becky's family, which includes six brothers and sisters that he claimed for his very own. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence L. Smith. Barry was the main cheerleader for his kids as they played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. He was also the main cheerleader for his wife when she would sing at local churches and events. Barry was self employed as the owner of Barry L. Smith Painting, and thoroughly enjoyed serving his customers. He attended the Church of The Holy Spirit in Roanoke, Virginia where both Barry and Becky are very active. Barry also served as an unofficial greeter, hugger, and encourager at his church. He loved Christ and his relationship with him was his anchor. When Barry was not with his family or at the church, he could be found at the YMCA lifting weights with his friends, as he did for so many years. He was an avid power lifter, in the Virginia Beach area, and enjoyed a close friendship with his workout buddies. Becky and Barry began their romance on the beach, fell in love and Becky looks forward to the day they can continue their walk together again. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on October 10, 2004.⁶

     Benjamin Lee Hancock Benjamin Lee Hancock, 37, of Hillsville passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Carol Hancock of Hillsville; one daughter; fiancé Jennifer Freeman; two brothers and sisters-in-laws, Jody and Dusty Hancock of Barren Springs, and Kevin and Pam Hancock of Hillsville; one sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Gary Riggins of Hillsville. Burial will follow in the Bobbitt-Quesenberry Cemetery.³ He was born on November 6, 1976 at Quesinberry-Bobbitt Cemetery, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Stephanie Dawn Wimmer, daughter of Dennis Earl Wimmer, on July 10, 1999 at Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ Benjamin Lee Hancock and Stephanie Dawn Wimmer were divorced on October 12, 2006 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² Benjamin Lee Hancock died on July 23, 2014 at Galax, Virginia, at age 37.^3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-5978.⁷ James Monroe Hale Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on September 30, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 He married Thelma V. Wimmer, daughter of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on July 19, 1936.^6,2 James Monroe Hale Sr. died on July 3, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.^1,7,5 He HALE, James Monroe, 77, of Appomattox, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, July 3, 1995. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank W. Hale and son, Thomas L. ("Buster") Hale. Surviving are Thelma W. Hale Ramsey of Roanoke and their children, Margaret H. ("Peggy") Lantz of Montvale, Douglas H. ("Hugh") D. Hale of Roanoke, Jackie R. Roberts of Roanoke; a special friend, Virginia Allen of Appomattox; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Rev. Will Roberts. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on July 4, 1995.¹

     Margaret Louise "Peggy" Hale Margaret "Peggy" Hale Lantz, 75 of Montvale, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on Thursday, October 14, 1937 in Roanoke, daughter of the late James Monroe Hale and Thelma Louise Wimmer Hale. She was also preceded in death by a son, Randal Scott Lantz and a brother, Buster Hale. She was a retired bus driver for Bedford County Public Schools and was a member of Montvale Presbyterian Church. Surviving is her husband, Ronnie Lee Lantz; a son, David Michael Lantz of Montvale; a daughter, Teresa Marie Smith & friend, Mike Dalton of Montvale; four grandchildren, Dana Guess, Allison Lee, Zachary Lantz, Wesley Smith; four great grandchildren; a brother, Douglas Hale of Roanoke; and a sister, Jackie Roberts of Roanoke. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 11:00 am at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery.⁸ She was buried at Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 227-44-7758.⁹ She was born on October 14, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,8,9 She married Ronnie Lee Lantz on March 30, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,8 As of March 30, 1956,her married name was Lantz.² Margaret Louise "Peggy" Hale died on March 24, 2013 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 75.^8,10,9

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-9322.¹⁰ Thomas Linwood "Buster" Hale was born on August 22, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,4,6 He died on December 30, 1994 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 55.^7,10,5 He HALE, Thomas L., of Richmond, formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, December 30, 1994. He was the son of James M. Hale of Appomattox and Thelma W. Hale Ramsey of Roanoke. Also surviving are one brother, Douglas H. Hale, Roanoke; sister, Peggy Hale Lantz and husband, Ronnie L. Lantz, Montvale; sister, Jackie Hale Roberts and husband, Rev. Will Roberts, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews and many cousins. ``Buster"" graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in Roanoke and then served in the U. S. Army, with time in Germany. He attended the Medical College of Virginia and became an Occupational Therapist at Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hosptial, Richmond. Thomas L. gave generously to others throughout his life, and even now, continues to give. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 2, 1995, at 1 p.m. at Roanoke First Church of the Nazarene. There will be a service on Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at She ltering Arms in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Lung Association. on January 1, 1995.⁷

     Douglas Hugh "Hugh" Hale Douglas Hugh Hale (Hugh D), 77 of Roanoke, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born on June 11, 1943. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was in the Vietnam War. Doug worked as a banker and retired after many years of service. He enjoyed spending time at his lake home and but most importantly he loved his family and always looked forward to spending time with them on the mountain. Doug was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed antique cars and loved animals. He always had a smile that would light up the room and had a great sense of humor that would keep everyone laughing. He never met a stranger and was well loved by everyone. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, James and Thelma Hale; sister, Peggy Lantz; brother, Thomas Lynwood Hale; Little Jimmy. Those remaining to cherish his memory includes his daughter, Belinda Hale, of Richmond, VA; his son, Jim D. Hale, of Roanoke; granddaughter, Holly A. Hale, of Roanoke; sister, Jackie R. Roberts, of Roanoke; favorite ex-wife, Dee Dixon; special friend, “Cupcake”, of Roanoke; as well as several nieces, nephews and lots of cousins. A funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Oakey’s South Chapel with Pastor Harvey Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Dorothy Delores "Dee" Dixon on September 23, 1961 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^3,6 Douglas Hugh "Hugh" Hale and Dorothy Delores "Dee" Dixon were divorced on January 14, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Douglas Hugh "Hugh" Hale died on June 9, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.⁴

     Randal Scott "Randy" Lantz was buried at Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-27-3669.⁷ He was born on March 13, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,7 He died on August 18, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 30.^4,7,5 He LANTZ, Randal Scott, 30, of Montvale, passed away Friday, August 18, 1995. Survivors include his fiancee, Jennifer Sue Long; one son, Zachery Scott Lantz, both of the home; his parents, Ronnie and Peggy Lantz, Montvale; one brother, David Michael Lantz, Montvale; one sister, Teresa Marie Haliburton, Tampa, Fla; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Hale Ramsey, Roanoke; his paternal grandparents, Harry M. and Gladys Lantz, Montvale. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday from the Montvale Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Will Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery. on August 19, 1995.⁴

     James Monroe "Little Jimmy" Hale Jr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on October 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He died on January 19, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5