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     William Wesley Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-08-4750.⁴ He was born on April 29, 1961.⁴ He died on July 21, 1994 at Virginia at age 33.^1,4,3,2 He VEST, William Wesley, 33, of Roanoke, died Thursday, July 21, 1994. He was a general manager with Hills Department Store. Mr. Vest attended First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Lucille H. Vest. Surviving is his brother and sisters, Thomas Vest, Connie J. Marsh, Cathy A. Atkins, Cynthia Patsel, and Becky V. Owen; his grandmother, Clytie Hurst; special friends, Jeana Azar and Mary Blessard; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Mickey Derrow will officiate. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 12 noon Saturday. on July 23, 1994.¹

     Fielding Jackson "Jack" Childress was buried at Harrell, Robertson Cemetery, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 11, 1863 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Henrietta "Etta" Yeatts, daughter of Henry Faison Yates and Caron Aquilla Boswell, on April 4, 1920 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Fielding Jackson "Jack" Childress died on May 9, 1950 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 86.³

     Marvin Lewis Lovern was born on July 14, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Luz Alejandra Bravo on May 6, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Marvin Lewis Lovern died on December 2, 2016 at Virginia at age 69.³ He Marvin Lewis Lovern, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born on July 14, 1947. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Rene Lovern; and his father, Lewis Lovern. Marvin was a graduate of William Byrd High School. He also graduated from Virginia Tech where he earned a Bachelors in Civil Engineering. He travelled the world working for Bechtel Corporation and being part of the building of many lovely commercial structures in many countries, contributing to their respective economies and the quality of life of their people. Marvin was a generous, inspiring and good hearted man. He spent his life loving those that were kind to him dearly, and was always trying to please everyone, and was always smiling. Marvin is survived by his wife, Luz Lovern; his son, David Lovern of Miami; his daughter, Sarah Lovern of Miami; his brother, Grover Lovern, and sister-in-law, Martha Lovern, of Roanoke; his sister, Lynn McMinis of Roanoke; his sister, Robin Ferguson, and brother-in-law, Randy Ferguson of Botetourt; and many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Father Matt Kiehl officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. on December 4, 2016.³

     Linda Rena "Lynn" Lovern Linda “Lynn” Rena Lovern McMinis, 58, of Roanoke, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2019. She was born July 15, 1960 in Roanoke, daughter of the late Lewis P. Lovern and Annie Rene Vest Lovern; a brother Marvin Lewis Lovern also preceded her in death. Lynn was a graduate of William Byrd High School. She earned her pharmacy technician’s license and served in that capacity for several years. Lynn went back to her first love as a hairstylist and worked at the Cost Cutters in Vinton. She had a sweet even temperament, never met a stranger. She loved all animals, keeping the birds fed year round in her yard. Lynn always had pets mainly cats and dogs which she had rescued. She even raised cockatiels for a while. She was also very artistic, making crafts, quilting, sewing and crocheting. Lynn is survived by her brother, Grover Lovern (Martha), her sister Robin Ferguson (Randy); nieces, Wendy Powers (Tip), Sarah Lovern; nephews Lee Lovern (Dee), David Lovern, Kevin and Jimmy Ballinger (Candice); several great nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Luz Lovern; special friend, Stanley Oldham; and her puppy dogs, Bo, Buster and Milly. Funeral service will be held at the graveside 11:00 AM Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Rick Dellinger will officiate.⁴ She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9 She was born on July 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,9 As of October 16, 1982,her married name was McMinis.² She married Billy Gene McMinis on October 16, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Linda Rena "Lynn" Lovern and Billy Gene McMinis were divorced on October 4, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of August 31, 2004,her married name was Conner.² Linda Rena "Lynn" Lovern married Ray Preston "Preston" Conner Jr., son of Ray Preston Conner Sr. and Barbara Ann Paulus, on August 31, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Linda Rena "Lynn" Lovern and Ray Preston "Preston" Conner Jr. were divorced on August 3, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Linda Rena "Lynn" Lovern died on May 3, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^9,4

     His Social Security Number was 231-64-0350.⁷ John Henry "Dump" Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,8 He John Henry Yeatts was a mail carrier in Patrick County. His first post office was in Mayberry, at the Mayberry Trading Post, near the Meadows of Dan, Patrick County, Virginia. This store is still run by his grandson, Coy Yeatts.¹ He was born on October 12, 1870 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Edna Roena Reynolds, daughter of Elam O. Reynolds and Ruth Barnard, on June 23, 1898 at Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,3 John Henry "Dump" Yeatts died on June 30, 1967 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 96.¹

     His Social Security Number was 238-05-1046.⁵ Clarence Edward Muncy was buried at Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁴ He was born on February 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4 He married Lucille Rodgers on September 13, 1924.^6,1 Clarence Edward Muncy married Virginia Texas Bullins on January 7, 1960 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁷ Clarence Edward Muncy died on May 26, 1982 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 244-07-1131.⁴ Nellie A. Muncy was buried at Danview Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁵ She was born on September 1, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Harold Passmore Gerringer on September 1, 1927.^1,3,6 As of September 1, 1927,her married name was Gerringer. Nellie A. Muncy died on November 24, 2000 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 91.^4,5

     Her married name was Kallam.² Her Social Security Number was 241-09-3738.⁵ Roxie Annie Muncy married Unknown Kallam.² Roxie Annie Muncy was born on February 12, 1912 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 As of August 25, 1929,her married name was Grogan.³ She married Dewey Raines Grogan on August 25, 1929 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Roxie Annie Muncy died on September 25, 1991 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^2,5

     Lucille Rodgers was buried at Danview Cemetery, Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 238-05-1115.³ She was born on March 22, 1903 at Patrick Co., Virginia.³ She married Clarence Edward Muncy, son of Wade Muncy and Eliza Eller "Ella" Hall, on September 13, 1924.^1,2 As of September 13, 1924,her married name was Muncy. Lucille Rodgers died on October 19, 1967 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 64.³

     Cleophus Edward "Cleo" Muncy was buried at Danview Cemetery, Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-20-6649.⁵ He married Mildred Virginia Chilton.^2,5,6 Cleophus Edward "Cleo" Muncy was born on August 13, 1925 at North Carolina.² He died on May 23, 1960 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 34.^2,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 228-20-6762.¹⁰ Benny Wade Muncy was born on April 14, 1927 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^7,10,5 He married Martha Corinne "Cookie" Cook on November 15, 1949 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^7,2,3,4 Benny Wade Muncy died on April 3, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 80.^10,3,6 He Benny Muncy, longtime mayor of Dendron, dies. Eighty-year-old Benny Wade Muncy was mayor extraordinaire of Dendron and the volunteer keeper of the Surry County town's water system. The owner for 25 years of Ben's Garage in town, "he could do anything he put his mind to - welding, pipe work, plumbing, concrete, carpentry," said his son, Wade Sims Muncy of Dendron. When Mr. Muncy became a Town Council member, the Dendron water system didn't extend throughout the town. "He got it extended so that every home could have water and made sure the system was adequate to take on new construction in town," his son said. Mr. Muncy took care of the system and would go there any time, day or night, if there was a problem. He would change out the water meters and install meters. He did all the maintenance. During Hurricane Isabel in 2003, the town did not lose its water supply because he was keeping vigil at the town pump house for a week or more, his son said. He also helped carry meals from the fire station to victims of the storm and took portable generators around town to help residents save the food in their refrigerators and freezers. Mr. Muncy was instrumental in lobbying to extend the county sewer to Dendron and when the line was extended last year, he personally assisted many residents with their hookups, his son said. "He loved serving the public and tried to be fair to everybody. His heart's desire was to see Dendron prosper again - for business to come there again and for people to want to stay there," his son said. Elected to Town Council not long after he moved to Dendron in the early 1970s, Mr. Muncy had been mayor for 28 years when he died of brain cancer Thursday in a Richmond hospital. Besides continually trying to upgrade the water system, Mr. Muncy was instrumental in securing grant money for a housing rehabilitation program in Dendron to help low- to middle-income people upgrade their homes to code. In 2006 and 2007, he also helped design and build the Dendron Depot Museum, a reproduction of a typical small-town railroad depot that is the home of the Dendron Historical Society, said Nancy Faison Threewitts-Hughes, a society member. He was an active member of the society. A Draper, N.C., native, Mr. Muncy lived in Newcastle, Del., and worked for DuPont Co. for a time. He opened Ben's Sandwich Shop in Dendron in 1972. In his spare time, he fished and played the steel guitar and dobro and sang with a band. During World War II, he served as an Army supply sergeant in the European theater. His wife of 57 years, Corinne Cook Muncy died March 3, 2007. In addition to a son, survivors include a grandson. Plans for a celebration of the Muncys' lives are incomplete. on April 5, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-34-2482.⁴ Lois O. Muncy married Ralph Edward Curl Sr.^1,2 Her married name was Curl. Lois O. Muncy was born on May 17, 1930 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,4 She died on April 16, 2003 at Virginia at age 72.⁴ She Lois Muncy Curl, 72, died April 16, 2003. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield. on April 18, 2003.⁶

     Mildred Virginia Chilton married Cleophus Edward "Cleo" Muncy, son of Clarence Edward Muncy and Lucille Rodgers.^1,2,3 Her married name was Muncy.

     Edna Roena Reynolds was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 27, 1880 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ She married John Henry "Dump" Yeatts, son of Henry Faison Yates and Caron Aquilla Boswell, on June 23, 1898 at Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 23, 1898,her married name was Yeatts. Edna Roena Reynolds died on December 4, 1966 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 86.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-32-0494.⁵ Martha Corinne "Cookie" Cook was born on April 18, 1930 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^5,3 She married Benny Wade Muncy, son of Clarence Edward Muncy and Lucille Rodgers, on November 15, 1949 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^6,1,2,4 As of November 15, 1949,her married name was Muncy.⁴ Martha Corinne "Cookie" Cook died on March 3, 2008 at Surry Co., Virginia, at age 77.^5,7

     Ralph Edward Curl Sr. married Lois O. Muncy, daughter of Clarence Edward Muncy and Lucille Rodgers.^1,2

     Harold Passmore Gerringer was buried at Danview Cemetery, Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 237-10-6780.⁶ He was born on May 23, 1907 at Alamance Co., North Carolina; The SSDI has a birth date of May 23, 1909.^6,5,4 He married Nellie A. Muncy, daughter of Wade Muncy and Eliza Eller "Ella" Hall, on September 1, 1927.^1,2,5 Harold Passmore Gerringer died on October 23, 1966 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^1,5,4

     Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer was buried at Saint Marys Memorial Garden, 108 West Farriss Avenue, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on November 28, 1932 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,4 As of April 8, 1953,her married name was Brinson.³ She married Ephriam Lee Brinson on April 8, 1953 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ As of November 10, 1956,her married name was Ring.³ Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer married William Ward "Bill" Ring on November 10, 1956 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Katherine Brooksie "Kitty" Gerringer died on April 27, 2009 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 76.⁴