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     Bessie Mae Gearhart was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 She was born on February 4, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married Roy Floyd Woolwine, son of Noah Wise Woolwine and Essie Emmaline Spradlin, on July 12, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of July 12, 1930,her married name was Woolwine.⁴ Bessie Mae Gearhart died on July 11, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 47.^2,3 She Mrs. Bessie Mae Woolwine, 47, died in a Bedford (should be Radford) hospital Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, Roy F. Woolwine; four daughters, Mrs. John Thompson, Mrs. Elva Sutphin, Miss Iris Woolwine, Miss Judy Woolwine; two sons Samuel Woolwine, Roger Woolwine; one sister Mrs. Charlie Van Hoozier, all of Christiansburg, two brothers, Mosby Gearhart, Christiansburg, Massie Gearhart, Grundy; four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Richardson Funeral Home with burial in the family cemetery at Sugar Grove. on July 12, 1961.²

     Anne Darlene Burnette married Owen O. Frye.^2,1 Anne Darlene Burnette was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Frye. She was born on April 3, 1948.^4,1 She died on January 10, 2008 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 59.^4,1 She WAYNESBORO, Va. - Anne Darlene Burnette Frye, 59, of 109 River Run Circle, passed away at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008 at her residence. Born April 3, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Burnette and Frances Conner Burnette who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents. In addition to her mother of Princeton, survivors include her loving husband, Owen Frye; a brother, Roger Burnette of Falmouth, Va; two sisters: Sue McPherson and Karen Scharder both of Princeton. A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2008 at West Waynesboro Church of Christ by Phil Forehand. A graveside service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton by Pastor Vickie King. Active pallbearers will be Allen Saum, Darrell Estes, Mike Taylor, Corkie Collie, Clarence Coeyman, Jeff Elkins, Phil Tackett and Ron Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Dooms Volunteer Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m. today (January 12, 2008) at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132. on January 11, 2008.¹

     Floyd Smith Gearheart was buried at Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery, 1950 Craigs Mountain Road, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 25, 1849 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Etta Mae Rose, daughter of Monroe Henderson Rose and Sallie Unknown, on November 11, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Floyd Smith Gearheart died on March 23, 1928 at age 78.³

     Etta Mae Rose was buried at Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery, 1950 Craigs Mountain Road, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born in September, 1892 at Virginia.¹ She married Floyd Smith Gearheart on November 11, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of November 11, 1910,her married name was Gearheart.² Etta Mae Rose died on April 8, 1942 at age 49.⁴

     Frances Marie Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-8828.⁸ She was born on November 16, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,7 She married John Harvey "Johnny" Thompson, son of Robert Harvey Thompson and Mary Bell Criner, on December 21, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Thompson.² Frances Marie Woolwine died on January 9, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^6,8,3,7 She THOMPSON, Frances M., 62, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, January 9, 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Thompson. She leaves to cherish her memory one son and daughter-in-law, Donald F. and Anna Thompson, Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patty T. and David Broce of Christiansburg, Connie T. and Clay Goodman of Buena Vista; seven grandchildren, Brian Broce, Justin Broce, Lori Broce, Andy Goodman, James Stuart, Julie Goodman and Leigh Thompson; two brothers, Sidney Woolwine, Roger Woolwine, and three sisters, Barbara Adkins, Iris Hunter, Judy Johnson, all of Christiansburg; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard Geoghegan Jr. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 446, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 Monday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on January 11, 1993.⁶

     Reba Aline Woolwine was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 20, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on August 16, 1934 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.²

     Wilburt Floyd Woolwine was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 13, 1934 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 12, 1934 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-1455.⁷ Sidney Junior Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on May 23, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 She married Myra "Scottie" Blair on December 23, 1956.^2,8,5 As of December 23, 1956,her married name was Blair. Sidney Junior Woolwine died on June 22, 2006 at Virginia at age 70.^2,7 She Sidney J. Woolwine, 70, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sidney was a retired employee from General Electric and a member of Faith Christian Church. He was an avid golfer and a 45 year member of Round Meadow Country Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy F. and Bessie Gearheart Woolwine; sisters, Frances Thompson and Barbara Adkins. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Scottie Blair Woolwine; brother, Roger L. (Brenda) Woolwine; sisters, Iris (Charles) Hunter and Judy (Jim) Kerr; brother-in-law, Wayne Adkins; sister-in-law, Sue Dodson; brother-in-law, Andy (Connie) Blair. Also surviving is a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Faith Christian Church with the Rev. Clyde George and Otto Conley officiating. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Faith Christian Church, 1125 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The Woolwine Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com on June 23, 2006.²

     Barbara Ann Woolwine was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 9, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married Elwin Junior Sutphin on August 31, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of August 31, 1956,her married name was Sutphin.² Barbara Ann Woolwine married Garnett Wayne Adkins on July 10, 1971 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,2 As of July 10, 1971,her married name was Adkins.² Barbara Ann Woolwine died on February 17, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,7 She ADKINS, Barbara S., 59, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 after a courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease and Cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Wayne Adkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tommy Whitt of Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Missi Sutphin of Elgin, S.C; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Sidney J. and Scottie Woolwine, Roger L. and Brenda Woolwine all from Christiansburg; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Iris and Charles Hunter of Dublin and her youngest sister, she raised as her own, Judy and Mike Johnson of Christiansburg; four grandchildren, T.J. and Blake Whitt, Ashleigh Drysdale and Amanda Johnson all of Christiansburg. She was known as "Granny" to all children who knew and loved her. Also surviving are her loving in-laws, Garnet and Leona Adkins; sister-in-law, Carroll Adkins and brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Lois Ann Adkins. Also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and special neighbors, Paul and Sylvia Gunter. Funeral services will be at Faith Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 1 p.m. conducted by Pastor Mike Vest. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests that donations be made to New River Valley Hospice. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Richardson Horne Funeral Home. on February 19, 1999.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2901.⁶ John Harvey "Johnny" Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on February 15, 1922 at Giles Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,8,5,7 He married Frances Marie Woolwine, daughter of Roy Floyd Woolwine and Bessie Mae Gearhart, on December 21, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 John Harvey "Johnny" Thompson died on September 24, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^5,7

     Patricia Ann "Patty" Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-7073.⁸ She was born on March 31, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,8 As of November 18, 1966,her married name was Broce.⁴ She married David Warren Broce, son of Warren Matthew Broce and Aberdeen Esther Webster, on November 18, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4,9 Patricia Ann "Patty" Thompson died on June 3, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,8,9 She March 31, 1948 June 3, 2011 - Patricia Ann Broce, 63, of Christiansburg, went to our heavenly father on June 3, 2011. Patricia was better known as Patty. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Warren Broce and her brother, Donald Floyd Thompson. She is survived by her three children, Brian Matthew Broce and his wife, Melissa D. Simpkins, John Justin Broce and Lori Marie Mallory; grandchildren, Danielle Broce, Joshua Simpkins, Brandon Mallory and Amber Mallory. She is also survived by her sister, Connie Goodman and her husband, Clay Goodman, and their children, Andy Goodman and Julie Bailey. Patricia retired after eighteen years of dedicated service to Virginia Tech. She was a dedicated mother and loyal friend. Her time on Earth was not easy, her trials were long and difficult, but she never gave up. She had faith that eventually her journey would end here and begin in Heaven, where she could walk beside her husband and family that preceded her. Her family may be missing her desperately, but Heaven has gained an angel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 5, 2011.³

     Donald Floyd "Donnie" Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 229-68-7345.⁸ He was born on December 9, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,4,6,7 He married Sarah Jane Thompson on May 18, 1973 at Williamsburg, Virginia.⁶ Donald Floyd "Donnie" Thompson and Sarah Jane Thompson were divorced on April 21, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Donald Floyd "Donnie" Thompson married Janet Ruth Lawson on May 6, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Donald Floyd "Donnie" Thompson and Janet Ruth Lawson were divorced on May 2, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Donald Floyd "Donnie" Thompson married Anna Yvonne Jones on November 17, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Donald Floyd "Donnie" Thompson died on August 19, 2008 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 58.^8,3,5 He Donald Floyd Thompson, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Better known as Donnie to his family and friends, Donnie was an inspiration. He had overcome so much in his lifetime to get to where he was. Donnie leaves behind a lasting memory that will never fade. His love for life, his family, his truck and the Hokies will live inside everyone he left behind. Donnie served Virginia Tech for over 20 years and also gave his years to the Army National Guard. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Frances W. Thompson; brother, Ronnie Thompson; and brother-in-law, David W. Broce. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Anna Thompson; daughter and spouse, Leigh Ann and Mike Cressell; stepson, James Stuart; grandchild, Damien Cressell; sisters and spouse, Patty Broce and Connie T. and B. Clayton Goodman III; nieces, Lori Mallory and spouse, Eric, and Julie Goodman; nephews, Brian Broce and spouse, Melissa Simpkins, John Justin Broce and Andrew Goodman; great-nephews, Brandon Mallory and Joshua Simpkins; and great-niece, Danielle Broce. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2008, at the Horne Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. on August 22, 2008.³

     Ronald Harvey "Ronnie" Thompson was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 23, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on April 23, 1951 at Radford, Virginia, at age 4.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-64-6366.⁹ David Warren Broce was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,10,7 He was born on March 30, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,5,8,7 He married Patricia Ann "Patty" Thompson, daughter of John Harvey "Johnny" Thompson and Frances Marie Woolwine, on November 18, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,11,6,7 David Warren Broce died on August 30, 1995 at Radford, Virginia, at age 47.^2,7 He BROCE, David Warren, 47, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 1995 at Radford Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Warren M. and Aberdeen W. Broce. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thompson Broce; sons, Brian Matthew Broce, John Justin Broce; daughter, Lori M. Broce; sisters, Carolyn B. Boyd and husband, Kenneth M., Hendersonville, N.C; Doris B. Wilkerson and husband, Mack, Suffolk; brother-in-law, Donald F. Thompson; sister-in-law, Connie T. Goodman; and his many friends as well as] his co-workers at Poly Scientific in Blacksburg. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on September 1, 1995.²

     Myra "Scottie" Blair Myra B. Woolwine “Scottie”, 76, of Christiansburg passed away April 8, 2016. Myra retired from Radford Arsenal after 34 years and 9 months. She was a member of Faith Christian Church. Myra loved Myrtle Beach and was a skilled golfer. She is now joined in Heaven with her husband, Sidney J. Woolwine and her parents, Jake & Willa Mae Blair. Myra is survived by her brother, Andy Blair & wife, Connie; nephew, Jacob Blair; sister, Sue Dodson; niece, Dr. Lisa Dimitriadis, PhD; brother-in-law, Roger Woolwine & wife, Brenda; sister-in-law, Judy Kerr & husband, Jim; and many well-loved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Rhudy officiating. Graveside services will be private.² He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 8, 1939.³ He married Sidney Junior Woolwine, daughter of Roy Floyd Woolwine and Bessie Mae Gearhart, on December 23, 1956.^1,2,4 Myra "Scottie" Blair died on April 8, 2016 at Virginia at age 76.²

     Elwin Junior Sutphin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 230-44-6067.⁵ He was born on May 26, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3 He married Barbara Ann Woolwine, daughter of Roy Floyd Woolwine and Bessie Mae Gearhart, on August 31, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Elwin Junior Sutphin died on December 18, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31.^1,4