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     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

     Page Ira Campbell married Hazel Elizabeth Light, daughter of Jasper Wade Light and Lula Guy Vest.¹ Page Ira Campbell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 His Social Security Number was 224-09-1607.¹⁰ He was born on April 21, 1907 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His delayed birth certificate has a birth date of Apr 27, 1907.^10,3,4,6 He died on December 15, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^10,3,5,7 He PAGE I. CAMPBELL - Age 68; of 4736 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, passed away Monday in a Salem hospital. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel L. Campbell; one daughter, Mrs. Trina C. Oyler, Dunkirk, Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Boyd C. Bohon, Mrs. Claudine C. Garner, both of Roanoke; also suriving two grandsons, Joel Haliday Oyler and Bret Haliday Oyler, both of Dunkirk, Maryland. Interment Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 16, 1975.⁷

     Omer Mathaniel Campbell was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 4, 1873 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 4, 1874.^5,3,4 He married Nora Katherine Manning, daughter of Jonathan Valentine Green Manning and Emily Jane "Emma" Wimmer, on September 23, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Omer Mathaniel Campbell died on December 5, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^3,4

     John Matthew Oyler was born on August 13, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Trina Aileene Campbell, daughter of Page Ira Campbell and Hazel Elizabeth Light, on November 27, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 John Matthew Oyler and Trina Aileene Campbell were divorced on July 14, 1980.³ John Matthew Oyler died on April 9, 2013 at Virginia at age 73.² He John Matthew Oyler, 73, of Salem, passed away on April 9, 2013. John joined the Navy during his final year at Andrew Lewis High School. After serving on ships and traveling around the world, he spent tours at Andrews Air Force Base, MD; the Pentagon, working 10 years for the Secretary of the Navy, obtaining his college degree and being commissioned an officer. His last two tours were at the Naval Academy at Annapolis and at the Navy Nuclear Training facility in FL. He retired from the Navy after 28 years as a Lieutenant Commander. After retirement, he lived in Florida and later he and his wife, Joanne Schmidtgall-Oyler, moved to Illinois, near her family. John was the son of the late John and Mildred Oyler, of Salem; and brother to the late Peggy Crosier. In addition to his wife, Jo, John is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Bobbie Oyler, of Roanoke; his two sons, Joel Oyler of Maryland, and Brett Oyler, of Roanoke; grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special aunt, Hazel Prease, of Roanoke. He also leaves behind his faithful dog, Haley. John worked at many part-time jobs during his retirement, including driving grain trucks for his brother-in-law in Illinois, as an Assistant Postmaster in Armington, Ill., preparing annual tax returns for HR Block and building birdhouses in his workshop. John's real passion was helping others in difficult situations-guiding others during his 30 years following his Navy career. He had a strong faith, attending several churches in Illinois and led a community fellowship of Christian men. John's funeral service will be in Hopedale, IL on Saturday, April 20, 2013. His Roanoke family suggests that memorials be given to the donor's own church or favorite charity. on April 14, 2013.²

     Talmadge Bryant Williams Sr. married Fritzie Mae Light, daughter of Jasper Wade Light and Lula Guy Vest.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 224-09-2469.⁵ Talmadge Bryant Williams Sr. was born on February 17, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,6 He died on December 14, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,4,6

     Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. married Terrie Unknown.² Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. was born on May 22, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Faye Ann Robertson on July 1, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. and Faye Ann Robertson were divorced on November 4, 1980 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. married Eva Joyce Bostic on January 3, 1981 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. and Eva Joyce Bostic were divorced on August 2, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. married Mary Gwendolyn Dillard on October 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. and Mary Gwendolyn Dillard were divorced on November 7, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Talmadge Bryant Williams Jr. died on January 29, 2021 at Virginia at age 74.⁵ He Talmadge B. Williams Jr., of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Talmadge Bryant Sr. and Fritzie Light Williams. He is survived by his fiancé, Rosemary Tench; cousins, Trina Moreland and husband, Wayne Murray, Brenda Clark Gibson and Sandy and Jim Light; stepson, Phillip Wright-Williams; and special friend, Bill East. A Celebration of Life will be held at later time. on February 4, 2021.⁵

     D. L. Conner was born circa 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     William Gilchrist Fry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 13, 1908 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Martha Ann Wilson, daughter of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on July 9, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 William Gilchrist Fry died on April 14, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.¹