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     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3848.⁷ Christine Rosebud Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on January 6, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 As of February 25, 1944,her married name was Snead.⁸ She married Howard William Snead on February 25, 1944.^3,4,8 As of February 14, 1992,her married name was Tabor.⁹ Christine Rosebud Gearheart married James Melvin "Jim" Tabor Sr. on February 14, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,10,9 Christine Rosebud Gearheart died on June 18, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^4,7,11 She Christine Gearheart Snead Tabor, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Born January 6, 1925, to the union of Emory and Josephine Heath Gearheart, of Roanoke, she was a life-long resident of the Garden City area. "Tennie" and the late Jim Tabor spent many pleasant evenings at the Redwood Ruritan Club enjoying country music. She was also a retired employee of Miller & Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard William Snead and James Melvin Tabor Sr. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas G. and Cheryl Snead; a daughter and son-in-law, Tondra and Douglas Blevins; two stepsons, James M. Tabor Jr. and Gina Ferris, and Michael L. Tabor; daughters-in-law, Sandy Tabor and Shelley Tabor; her grandchildren, Stacy Snead, Alex Snead and wife, Karen, Emily Link and husband, Ben, Kristen Moses, Nikki Russell and husband, Jeremy, Kory Blevins, Derrick Tabor, Jeff Tabor and wife, Iris, Leanne Tabor, Michael Tabor and Zachary Tabor; two greatgrandchildren, Landan Russell and Darren and Bridget Tabor. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on June 20, 2008.⁴

     Clarice O. Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-2299.⁸ She was born on October 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 As of circa 1924,her married name was Haynes.⁹ She married Harry Willard Haynes circa 1924.^9,1 Clarice O. Poff died on January 15, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5010.⁴ Harry Willard Haynes was born on May 1, 1905 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Clarice O. Poff, daughter of John Lee Poff and Angelina R. "Lina" Hall, circa 1924.^2,5 Harry Willard Haynes died in August, 1987 at Maryland at age 82.⁴

     Calvin Winston "Wink" Haynes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 8, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Betty Rhea Richardson on February 14, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Calvin Winston "Wink" Haynes died on August 14, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^7,3,6 He C. Winston (Wink) Haynes, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 14, 2006. He was born August 8, 1927 to the late Harry and Clarice Haynes. He is preceded in death by a brother, Harry W. Haynes Jr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty R. Haynes; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Vicky Haynes, Bellevue, Ohio; daughter, Cindy Earhart, Atlanta, Ga; four grandchildren, Nicole Ochenduski and husband, John, Bellevue, Ohio, Matthew Haynes and wife Anne, Bolling Green, Ohio, Kimberly and Chad Earhart, Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, Julia and Daniel Ochenduski; half brother and wife, James and Navee Haynes, Rockville, Md; sisters-in-law, Betty Lee Haynes, Roanoke, Ellen R. Trout, Savannah, Ga; sisters-in-law and husband, Charlotte Hubbard, Roanoke, Judith and Nick Fuller, Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Haynes was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1984 as Director of Transportation from Norfolk Southern Corporation with 40 years of service. Prior to that he served as Superintendent of Transportation in Bellevue, Ohio; Decatur, Ill; and St. Louis Mo. He was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church having served as a deacon and on various committees. He was a past president of the Mended Hearts Chapter 144, served on the board of the American Heart Association of the Roanoke Valley and also served on the commission to build the Decatur Civic Center, Decatur, Ill. The funeral will be held at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakeys South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church, 2711 Laburnum Ave, SW Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family would like to thank Dr. Daniel Camden, Dr. William Fintel and the staff of Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their compassion and care. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel. on August 17, 2006.³

     Ida Letha Stanley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,7 She was born on October 1, 1905 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 She married William Alvin Fletcher Conner, son of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on January 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6,7 As of January 1, 1922,her married name was Conner.⁶ Ida Letha Stanley died on April 30, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^5,7 She Mrs. Ida Stanley Conner, aged 61, of Route 8, Roanoke, passed away Sunday morning in a local nursing home. Surviving are her husband, William A. Conner; four sons, Alvin O. Conner, Bobby L. Conner, Galen W. Conner, all of Roanoke; William A. Conner Jr., Raleigh, N.C; three daughters, Mrs. H. J. Main, Mrs. Charles B. Thacker, Mrs. Guy Funk, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Charles L. Stanley Jr., Boones Mill; James W. Stanley, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Norman Staton, Mrs. Virginia Staton, both of Buena Vista; and half sister, Mrs. Leno Smith, Columbus, Ohio; and fourteen grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 2, 1967.⁷

     Alvin Otey Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,12,6 His Social Security Number was 230-10-3908.¹³ He was born on April 9, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,13,4,14,5 He married Marie Christine Bush on December 24, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,15,2,6 Alvin Otey Conner died on August 24, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^1,14,6 He CONNER, Alvin Otey, 73, of Roanoke, died Thursday, August 24, 1995. Mr. Conner was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired state employee. He was a son of the late W.A.F. (Bill) and Ida Stanley Conner and also was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Bush Conner, and a brother, Bobby L. Conner. Surviving are three sisters and brothers-in-law, Pauline and Hugh Main, Annie and Charles Thacker, Hasseltine (Tina) and Guy Funk, all of Roanoke; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, W.A.F. Jr. (Bill) and Regina Conner, Raleigh, N.C., Galen and Laura Conner, Becky Conner, all of Vinton; also nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 26, 1995.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-18-0624.¹⁰ Pauline Doris Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11 She was born on May 17, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,5,6 As of November 14, 1942,her married name was Main.⁴ She married Hugh Johnson Main Jr. on November 14, 1942 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.^1,2,4,12 Pauline Doris Conner died on July 20, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^2,10,13 She MAIN, Pauline Conner, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 20, 2001. She lived her entire life in Roanoke, where she was close to family and friends. Mrs. Main was a member of Garden City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh J. Main, Jr. and two brothers, Alvin Conner and Bobby Conner. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Linda Main; two beloved granddaughters, Sarah and Brittany Main. Also surviving are a brother and his wife, Galen and Laura Conner of Vinton; a brother and his wife, Bill and Regina Conner of Raleigh, N.C; a sister, Ann Thacker of Roanoke; a sister and her husband, Tennie and Guy Funk of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Becky Conner of Vinton; her aunt and best friend, Virginia Staton of Buena Vista; numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 21, 2001.²

     Anne Jane "Annie" Conner Anne Conner (Annie Jane) Thacker, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018, with family by her side. A spirited soul, Anne was born on May 3, 1926, to the late Bill and Ida Stanley Conner. The third of seven children, Anne grew up in Roanoke, graduating from William Byrd High School. She retired from Sears Roebuck and was active in many organizations including the Eastern Star, Christian Women’s Club, Garden Club, Roanoke Credit Women’s Association, and the Red Hat Society. Following retirement, she enjoyed assisting customers at Fink’s Jewelers. Anne was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles B. Thacker; son, C. Michael Thacker; brothers, Alvin, Bobby and Billy Conner; and sister, Pauline Main. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Pamela T. (Frank) Peck of Roanoke; son, Douglas B. (Noni) Thacker of Winter Park, Fla; daughter-in-law, Victoria Thacker of Roanoke; sister, Teenie Funk of Roanoke; brother, Galen (Laura) Conner of Vinton; and sister-in-law, Becky Conner of Vinton. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Wensday (Michael) Tumulak of Roanoke, Jeffrey (Tonya) Ursoy of Frederick, Colo., Alexandra Thacker of Roanoke, Jillian “JJ” Thacker and Douglas “Budd” Thacker both of Sanford, Fla., and Charles Thacker of Huntersville, N.C; stepgrandchildren, Matthew Peck and Maureen (Jason) Green of Roanoke; and her great-grandchildren, Callen and Delaney Tumulak, Savannah and Caden Ursoy, Noah Peck and Addisen Green. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Anne was known by family and friends as always representing the fiery side of our family, with her red hair and fabulously matching outfits. She loved football and the family alumni schools of Virginia Tech and Virginia Military Institute, where her sons played, were her favorites. Anne was an excellent cook and enjoyed celebrating every family occasion by preparing a delicious meal. Egg hunts in the backyard were a highlight of the Easter celebration. An animal lover, Anne was rarely without the companionship of a pet dog or cat. For many years she and her husband enjoyed dressing in formal attire for parties and dances at the Kazim Temple, Moose Lodge, and other social events. She loved to be outdoors and could often be found working in her yard and flower beds. Both Anne and her husband enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets and decorating their home with their many purchases. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to the staff at Richfield’s Joseph C. Thomas Center.⁵ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,10 She was born on May 3, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 As of October 3, 1945,her married name was Thacker.³ She married Charles Bentley Thacker on October 3, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{7,2,11,3,12,4,5} Anne Jane "Annie" Conner died on March 1, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-6184.⁴ William Alvin Fletcher "Bill" Conner Jr. was buried at Trinity Baptist Church Columbarium, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.¹¹ He was born on March 21, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His grave marker has a birth year of 1929.^2,11,5,12 He married Regina Helen Boggess on July 12, 1950 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3,13,11,14 William Alvin Fletcher "Bill" Conner Jr. died on March 21, 2007 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^2,11,4 He William Alvin Fletcher Conner, Jr. (Bill), of Raleigh, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007. He lived to be 79. Bill was born March 21, 1928 in Roanoke County, Virginia, the fourth child to William A.F. Conner and Ida Stanley. Bill was a graduate of William Byrd High School, where he was a star athlete participating in baseball, track and football. He continued his education at Duke University, graduating in 1955. While attending Duke on a football scholarship, he was a member of the 1954 Orange Bowl team. After graduation, Bill and Regina made their home in Raleigh. Upon settling, he started the Bill Conner Insurance Agency, specializing in life, health and group insurance. Bill held a keen interest in the community by being a charter member of North Hills Club, as an avid tennis player. He was a member of the Optimist Club, the Sports Club and the Lions Club. He also served as devoted coach to the Pepsi sponsored Little League football team for many years. After retirement, he developed many hobbies in the arts, showing his talent for carving, painting and drawing. Bill also continued his enthusiasm for sports by playing golf and supporting his grandchildren's activities. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William A.F. Conner and Ida Stanley; brothers, Alvin and Bobby; and sister, Pauline Main. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, and wife of 57 years, Regina; daughter, Andrea and husband Tony Page, their daughter, Amanda and her husband Reid Halva; daughter, Melanie Conner Campbell and husband Dan Campbell and his children Daniel and Eryn; daughter, K-Dee and husband Chris Leith, their children Caitlin and Conner. Bill is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Annie Thacker, "Tennie" Funk and Galen Conner of Roanoke. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the staff of Wake EMS Three, Wake Med 6th Floor staff, the Wake Med Critical Care staff and Dr. Jeff Roberts. on March 23, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 270-12-9855.⁹ Her married name was Sabo.⁵ Her married name was Siebold.⁵ Muriel Allegra Settles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Anderson.¹ She married Donald M. Anderson.^1,3 Muriel Allegra Settles married Unknown Sabo.⁵ Muriel Allegra Settles married Unknown Siebold.⁵ Muriel Allegra Settles was born on August 23, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4 As of March 8, 1940,her married name was Hardester.⁸ She married Walter Emmit Hardester Jr. on March 8, 1940 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁸ Muriel Allegra Settles and Walter Emmit Hardester Jr. were divorced on January 18, 1946 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹⁰ As of August 14, 1947,her married name was Pratt.⁸ Muriel Allegra Settles married Earl Mandron Pratt on August 14, 1947 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁸ As of August 18, 1950,her married name was Beringer. Muriel Allegra Settles married Ruben Beringer on August 18, 1950 at Washington, D.C.. As of circa 1959,her married name was McNeil.⁵ Muriel Allegra Settles married Unknown McNeil circa 1959.⁵ As of circa 1961,her married name was Rogers.⁵ Muriel Allegra Settles married Unknown Rogers circa 1961.⁵ Muriel Allegra Settles died on February 7, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^3,9 She ANDERSON, Muriel A., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 7, 1998, at her home after a lengthy illness. She lived in Washington, D.C., for many years, where she owned and operated Muriel's Restaurant. She also served as Resident Manager at the Hill House on Capitol Hill for several years. She was a member of Garden City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Bertha Gearhart Settles; two brothers, Nelson and Jewell Settles, and a sister, Helen. She is survived by her husband, Donald M. Anderson; sister-in-law, Bea Settles; niece, Karen Hubbard of Richmond; nephew, Jeff Settles of Roanoke; two great-nieces, Rebecca and Ayla, and a great-nephew, Alexander. She was a special aunt to them all. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 1998, at Lotz Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Don McCaskill officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. on February 10, 1998.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-3181.¹¹ Helen Perrine Settles was buried at Union Grove Cemetery, 400 Winchester Cemetry Road, Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., Ohio.³ She was born on December 13, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,1,2,3 As of April 21, 1939,her married name was Russell.⁹ She married Earl Hamilton Russell on April 21, 1939 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^8,9 Helen Perrine Settles died on December 7, 1993 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 75.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-0033.⁷ William Nelson Settles married Minnie Ola Sink.⁸ William Nelson Settles was born on January 4, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 He married Garnell Shifflett on December 30, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ William Nelson Settles and Garnell Shifflett were divorced on February 16, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ William Nelson Settles died in September, 1979 at age 59.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3645.⁷ Jewell Garfield Settles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 11, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Hazel Marie Richardson on July 1, 1947 at Boston, Massachusetts.⁸ Jewell Garfield Settles and Hazel Marie Richardson were divorced on April 5, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Jewell Garfield Settles married Myrtle Beatrice "Bea" Chisom on July 10, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Jewell Garfield Settles died on September 17, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^7,1 He SETTLES, Jewell Garfield, (Jaybird), 66, of Roanoke, died Saturday evening, September 17, 1994, at his home. He was retired from the General Electric Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Garden City Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Bertha Gearhart Settles, a sister, Helen and a brother, Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle (Bea) Chisom Settles; a son, Jeffrey G. Settles, Roanoke; a daughter, Karen S. Hubbard, Richmond; a sister and brother-in-law, Muriel A. and Donald M. Anderson, Roanoke; also surviving are three grandchildren, Rebecca, Ayla and Alexander, Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Don E. McCaskill officiating. Interment with military honors by V.F.W. Post 1264 will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. on September 19, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-3778.¹ Lavonne Gene Agee was born on April 12, 1923 at Virginia.^1,2 He died in March, 1976 at age 52.¹

     Hildma Clevie "Hilda" Agee was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Offutt.^4,5 She married Raphael Joseph Offutt.^4,5 Hildma Clevie "Hilda" Agee was born on August 19, 1925 at Virginia.^2,3 She died on April 9, 1976 at age 50.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-2062.⁴ Donald E. "Don" Agee was born on January 23, 1928 at Virginia.^4,1 He died on November 25, 1995 at age 67.⁴

     Josephine Elizabeth Meador married Louie Bond Agee, son of Hampton Cleveland Agee and Effie Frances Hall.^1,2 Josephine Elizabeth Meador was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-16-0752.⁴ Her married name was Agee. She was born on January 23, 1923.⁴ She died on September 25, 1997 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,4 She AGEE, Josephine Meador, 74, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, September 25, 1997, at her residence. She was the widow of Louie Bond Agee. Survivors include seven sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry B. and Karen Agee of Annapolis, Md., Michael G. Agee of Roanoke, Joseph L. Agee of Cleveland, Ohio, Phillip C. and Carol Agee of Fredericksburg, Anthony M. and Connie Agee, Mark C. and Carol Agee, and Gregory L. and Regina Agee, all of Vinton; one daughter and son-in-law, Catherine A. and Steve Nolen of Vinton; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother, Mary C. Meador of Vinton, and one sister, Mary Louise Grieshammer of Cleveland, Ohio. A funeral mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 27, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, with Father Randy Rule as the officiant. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church Building Fund, Roanoke Area Ministries, or St. Francis House. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Lotz Vinton Chapel, where a prayer vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. on September 26, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-4284.⁸ Samuel Carson Wertz was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2 He was born on January 26, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,2,3 He married Patricia Joann Harth on May 18, 1957 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁵ Samuel Carson Wertz and Patricia Joann Harth were divorced on August 4, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Samuel Carson Wertz married Wilma Jane Brown on July 23, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Samuel Carson Wertz died on May 16, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.^9,2

     Bennie Lee Wertz was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 16, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Norma Jean Prillaman on September 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Bennie Lee Wertz died on February 2, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.⁵ He Bennie Lee Wertz, 80, of Cave Spring went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning February 2, 2018. He was preceded by his parents, Harry Preston and Lena Mae Wickham Wertz; wife, Jean Prillaman Wertz; a brother, Samuel Carson Wertz and an infant great grandchild. Bennie retired from General Electric after decades of service and served for more than 20 years as a Drill Sergeant in the Army Reserve. He was an avid gardener and a fixture at the Salem Farmers Market. There he had many loyal customers and friends. He was a devoted member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his sons, Stephen Lee Wertz and wife Patricia, David Wayne Wertz and wife Tina; grandchildren, Jason Wertz, Michelle Spencer, Derrick, Justin, Benjamin and Sarah Wertz; twelve great grandchildren, brother, Kenneth (Mac) Wertz; sisters, Betty Yeatts, Helen Fralin and husband Ray, and Doris Alexander. The family would like to offer a very special thank you to the nurses and staff at Kindred At Home and Good Samaritan Hospice for their many acts of kindness and compassion. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2018 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Tim Harvey. Interment with military honors will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home. on February 4, 2018.⁵

     Norma Jean Prillaman was born on March 30, 1943 at Baltimore, Maryland.^2,3 She married Bennie Lee Wertz, son of Harry Preston Wertz and Lena Mae Wickham, on September 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of September 19, 1960,her married name was Wertz.² Norma Jean Prillaman died on August 20, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,5 She Norma Jean Prillaman Wertz, 66, of Roanoke County went to her Heavenly Home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 20, 2009. Jean was a loyal member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren for many years. Her mother, Kathleen Jones, preceded her in death. Surviving are her loving husband of 48 years, Bennie L. Wertz; two sons, Stephen Wertz and wife, Patricia, Bedford County, David Wertz and wife, Tina, Bent Mtn; six grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Derrick, Justin, Benjamin, Sara; three stepgrandchildren, Steven, Brittany, Josh; four great-grandchildren; her father, Carlton J. "Whitey" Prillaman, Bedford County and a host of other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Building Fund or the American Cancer Society in Jean's name. The family would like to give a special thank you to Pastor Ed and the members of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, who gave their time and care for Jean during this difficult time and also to Dr. William Fintel at Lewis-Gale, Good Samaritan Hospice for their caring and support and Dr. Strousburg at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Southern Florida. Friends may visit with the family today, Sunday August 23, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. A service celebrating Jean's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2009 at Simpson Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ed Woodward officiating. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707. on August 23, 2009.¹