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     Michael Light was born in October, 1967.² He died on December 27, 1968 at age 1; Died in an automobile wreck.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-32-1620.¹⁵ James Wilbert Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on January 13, 1915 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1914.^2,15,4,5,7 He married Lillie Annalene Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on October 31, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,16,4,17 James Wilbert Smith died on February 25, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^15,2,3,4 He SMITH, James Wilbert, 78, of Copper Hill, died Thursday, February 25, 1993 in a Salem hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annalene. He was a retired carman of Norfolk & Western Railroad. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Nelson Vest, Copper Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Bettye Smith, Copper Hill, Mark and Ginny Smith, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Cindy and Kevin Poff, Roanoke, Lori and Jay Trout, Roanoke, Kristi and Traci Smith, Copper Hill; one great-granddaughter, Ashley Poff; two sisters, Myrtle Curran, Clearwater, Fla., Ocie Smith, Titusville, Fla; six brothers, Sherman Smith, Robert Smith, R. B. Smith, Raye Smith, all of Copper Hill, Sam Smith and Herbert Smith, both of Roanoke. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on February 27, 1993.³

     Nelson Carey Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-50-8746.¹² He was born on February 17, 1941 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,4,5,12,6,7,9} He married Nancy Carroll Smith, daughter of James Wilbert Smith and Lillie Annalene Poff, on December 23, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,13,14,3,4,5,6} Nelson Carey Vest died on July 9, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.^5,12,6,8 He Nelson Carey Vest, 66, of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, July 9, 2007. He was born February 17, 1941 and was preceded in death by his parents, Barnard and Sadie Vest; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wilbert and Annalene Smith, all of Floyd County. He was a loyal employee of Shepherd's Auto Supply for more than 45 years. Nelson was a member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church for 18 years, and he was a former NASCAR official at various local tracks. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Smith Vest; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Kevin Poff and Lori and Jay Trout. Nelson was Pop to his four beloved grandchildren, who were his Pride and Joy, Ashley and Jordan Poff, Emily and Ethan Trout. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronnie Vest and wife, Bonnie, and Gerald Vest; six nieces and their families; brothers-in-law, Mark Smith and wife, Ginny and Larry W. Smith. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 11, 2007.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8930.⁶ Roy Michael Beamer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 3, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Shirley Mae Jordan circa 1959.¹ Roy Michael Beamer died on June 20, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^1,6,2 He BEAMER, Roy Michael, 54, of Salem, beloved husband, dad and granddaddy passed away Monday, June 20, 1994, at home with his family by his side. He was an active member and deacon of Fort Lewis Baptist Church. He retired from Kraft General Foods. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Hilda Beamer. Surviving are his loving wife of 35 years, Shirley Jordan Beamer; two beloved sons and daughters-in-law, Michael A. and Dianna Beamer and Jeffrey K. and Leigh-Ann Beamer all of Salem; two cherished grandsons, Chad and Benjamin Beamer; three brothers, Steven Beamer, Barry and Mary-Lou Beamer, Salem, Allan and Edi Beamer, Green County; mother and father-in-law, Fred and Clara Jordan, Salem; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jo Ann and Claude Robertson, Roanoke, Ronald and Marilyn Jordan, Jackie and Darius Turman, Salem and Rosemary Jordan, Troutville. The celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Leonard L. Southern and Rev. J.W. Hatton officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Lewis Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by John M. Oakey Funeral Home, Salem. on June 21, 1994.¹

     Ruby Juanita Caldwell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-32-1409.⁷ She and Russell Edward Stiff were divorced.⁴ Her married name was Lawson. Ruby Juanita Caldwell was born on May 11, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4 As of December 26, 1950,her married name was Stiff.⁴ She married Russell Edward Stiff on December 26, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Ruby Juanita Caldwell married Ralph Eugene Lawson on June 7, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,3,4 Ruby Juanita Caldwell died on June 15, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,7,2 She LAWSON, Ruby Juanita Caldwell (Stiff) 72, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 15, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Eugene Lawson and her parents, Marshall K. Caldwell and Lera Conner Caldwell. Mrs. Lawson was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. She was retired from Friendship Manor having previously worked at Roanoke Mills. Surviving are her sons, Russell E. "Buzzy" Stiff, Jr., Blue Ridge, Richard W. Lawson and his wife, Lynn, of Roanoke; a daughter, Sharon S. Guacheta and her husband, Ramiro, Roanoke; grandchildren, Cory Lawson, Katryn Lawson, Juan Nicholas Guacheta and Brian Christopher Keenam. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Mark G. Washington will officiate. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 18, 2001.¹

     Glenna Doris McNeil was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 29, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 She married Herbert Wendell Manning, son of Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. and Pearl Mae Puckett, on June 18, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{12,7,1,2,3,9,4,5} As of June 18, 1941,her married name was Manning.⁵ Glenna Doris McNeil died on March 6, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,13 She Glenna McNeil Manning, 81, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005. She had been a Sunday School teacher at the Central United Methodist Church for over fifty years. She had also been a beautician for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. Manning, her parents, Samuel Eldridge and Eugenia McNeil, son, Roger Gene Manning, a sister, Marion Lancaster. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Cindy Manning; daughter-in-law, Patricia Benson; grandchildren and husbands, Tammy Manning, Angela and Bo Mitchem, Kevin and Sandy Manning, Joe and Dana Berenbaum, Candi Manning; great-grandchildren, Taja Manning, Thomas and Samantha Mitchem, Amber Hancock, Tate and Taylor Berenbaum; sisters and husbands, Luetta and Collin Gregory, Elfreda and Paul Duncan, Opal and Bank Conner; brother and wife, Sam and Norma McNeil; numerous nieces and nephews, including special niece and nephew, Donna Sue and Doug; and many special friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Anthony Busic officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central United Methodist or to the Salem Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on March 8, 2005.⁷

     Roger Gene Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on April 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,2,3,4,6 He married Patricia Ann "Pat" Simmons on December 21, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,10 Roger Gene Manning died on April 13, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.^9,6

     Her married name was Benson.⁴ Patricia Ann "Pat" Simmons married Charles K. Benson Sr.⁴ Patricia Ann "Pat" Simmons was born on May 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Roger Gene Manning, son of Herbert Wendell Manning and Glenna Doris McNeil, on December 21, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 21, 1962,her married name was Manning.³ Patricia Ann "Pat" Simmons died on May 9, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.⁴ She Patricia Manning Benson, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Lewis Gayle Medical Center. She was born in Roanoke and was the daughter of the late John Ruvoe Simmons and the late Amy Wilson Simmons. She was predeceased by her first husband, Roger G. Manning and her second husband, Charles K. Benson Sr. Patricia was mother to two daughters who are left to remember her, Tammy Manning and Angela Mitchem; grandchildren, Taja Manning, Thomas Mitchem, Samantha Mitchem, Eliza Mitchem and Antowan Williams; great-granddaughter, Yalaina (YAYA); sister, Joyce (Bootie) Conner (Jerry); special daughter-in-law, Mary Benson; brother-in-law, Benny Benson (Cindy); and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husbands, she was predeceased by a sister, Norine Dickerson; brothers, Wayne Simmons and John "Buck" Simmons. To know Patricia was to know that she would want all of us to be kind, help others, donate money or food if possible, do a good deed or offer to help someone in need. "A mother holds her children's hand for a short time but their hearts forever." on May 12, 2020.⁴

     Donald Lester Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Doris Faye Jones on May 5, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,4 Donald Lester Manning and Doris Faye Jones were divorced on October 26, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,10 Donald Lester Manning married Cindy Sue Saul on April 6, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Donald Lester Manning died on October 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 73.⁵ He Donald L. Manning, 73, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert W. and Glenna M. Manning; brother, Roger Manning; his first wife, Doris J. Manning; and his son, Kevin S. Manning. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cindy S. Manning; his daughter, Candice A. Manning; son, Joseph S. Berenbaum and wife, Dana; grandchildren, Tate and Taylor Berenbaum; daughter-in-law, Sandra H. Manning; granddaughter, Amber Hancock; two nieces; many cousins; and extended family. Donald started working at a young age delivering newspapers and working in his father's grocery store. He raced cars, participated in demolition derbies, and played guitar in a rock and roll band. He also owned a used car lot and restored old cars, including Ford Thunderbirds and his very special 1957 black Oldsmobile. He served in the U.S. Army and was later employed by Norfolk Southern for 37 years. Donald was a dedicated and loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a humble, selfless caregiver to his family and close friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017, in the funeral home's chapel with Rev. Bobby J. Pickle officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the Salem Rescue Squad at 201 South Broad Street in Salem, Va. 24153 or the Virginia Veterans Care Center at 4550 Shenandoah Avenue, SW in Roanoke, Va. 24017. on October 25, 2017.⁵

     Doris Faye Jones was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She married Donald Lester Manning, son of Herbert Wendell Manning and Glenna Doris McNeil, on May 5, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of May 5, 1967,her married name was Manning.⁴ Doris Faye Jones and Donald Lester Manning were divorced on October 26, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Doris Faye Jones died on December 1, 2010 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 61.³ She Doris Jones Manning, of Salem, Va., passed away December 1, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va. She was predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Ethel Hockett Jones, of Salem. She is survived by a son, Kevin Scott Manning and wife, Sandra; one granddaughter, Amber Hancock, of Salem. Also surviving, a sister, Carol Jean Nunnally and husband, Bill; one nephew, Will Nunnally and wife, Shannon, children, Adam, Logan and Madeline, of Salem; and one niece, Kristen N. Bidwell and husband, Christopher, of Falls Church, Va. Surviving also are her former husband, Donald L. Manning and wife, Cindy; cousins, Nancy McManaway, Beth Sample, of Salem, Max Jones and wife, Pat, Troutville, and JoeAnn Frier Ward, Trinity, N.C. In addition to her family, she is survived by many friends and will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010, at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Reverend Bobby Pickle officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Sherwood Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004 or the charity of your choice. on December 3, 2010.³

     Martha Alma Conner was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 6, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 She died on April 5, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 21.^5,2,6,4

     Eslie Turner Ingram was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 20, 1882 at Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Della Brammer on October 14, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Eslie Turner Ingram died on March 9, 1947 at age 64.^1,2

     Della Brammer was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 30, 1884 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Eslie Turner Ingram on October 14, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of October 14, 1901,her married name was Ingram. Della Brammer died on November 9, 1959 at age 75.^1,2

     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson, age 75, of 108 Bowman Ave., Salem, died Sunday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Wellington L. Wilson; four sons, Willard C. Wilson, Woodrow H. Wilson, both of Salem; Wallace J. Wilson, Fairfax; Wellington L. (Bill) Wilson, Jr., Fort Worth, Tx; one daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Sutliff, Roanoke; three brothers, Ernie Conner, Eddie Conner, both of Pilot; Cletus Conner, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Ella Simpkins, Roanoke, twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Elder Roy Agee officiating. Internment will be in Sherwood.² Her Social Security Number was 229-24-5359.⁸ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on August 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,5 She married Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on June 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of June 4, 1924,her married name was Wilson. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner died on January 15, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,5