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     Newton Hezekiah Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 2, 1884 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He married Okie Lee DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia Wilson, on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Newton Hezekiah Wertz died on February 18, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-2380.⁶ Ruth Ina Gearheart was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 14, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2 As of June 5, 1942,her married name was Chrisman.² She married Louis Earl Chrisman on June 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,2 Ruth Ina Gearheart died on March 8, 2003 at Virginia at age 82.^1,6 She CHRISMAN, Ruth Gearheart, 82, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, March 8, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Earl Chrisman, her brothers, Julian, Homer, Jack, and Hugh Gearheart. Ruth and her husband Earl built their retirement home on the exact home site of her parents, the Gearheart's, her grandparents, the Bandy's, and her great-grandparents, the Richardson's. Ruth was the fourth generation to live on this home site on Bandy Road. Bandy Road and Bandy Cemetery were named after her grandparents who owned much of the surrounding land in the 1800's and early 1900's. Surviving is her son, James (Jimmy) E. Chrisman, of Roanoke; sister, Oneta Williams, of Reston, Va; sister-in-law, Clyde Gearheart, of Ferrum; numerous devoted and loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as friends and neighbors of many years. A funeral service will be held at Brookhill Baptist Church, (Bandy Road), Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Gary Norris and Mr. Frank Ball officiating. Interment in Bandy Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on March 10, 2003.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7067.⁴ Reba Butler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 She was born on February 22, 1904 at West Virginia.^1,4 She married Vincent Thomas Doyle, son of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on December 31, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 31, 1925,her married name was Doyle.³ Reba Butler died on December 28, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,4,2,6 She DOYLE, Reba Butler, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 28, 1994. She was a long time member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent T. Doyle, Sr., and a daughter, Shirley Doyle Duncan. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Charles and Flo Doyle, Roanoke, Vincent T., Jr., and Shirley Doyle, Salem; son-in-law, Bryant E. Duncan, Salem; grandson, Steven T. Doyle; granddaughters, Brenda Doyle Tilley, Cathy Doyle Kibler, Sharon Doyle Austin; stepgranddaughter, Kay Dean; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Butler, Charleston, W.Va., Clark Butler, Athens, W.Va; one sister, Lucile Butler Hopkins, Athens, W.Va. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Villa Heights Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. J. Landon Maddex and the Rev. Harold C. Lewis. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 30, 1994.²

     Rev. Charles Rufus "Chips" Doyle was born on November 11, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Flossie Mae "Flo" Stafford on December 31, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,4,8 Rev. Charles Rufus "Chips" Doyle died on January 11, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.³ He Charles "Chips" Doyle, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Flo. Chips is survived by his children, Brenda Doyle Tilley and husband, Ken, Cathy Doyle Kibler and husband, David, and Kay Dean Martin and husband, Dan; a brother, Vincent Thomas Doyle and wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Joshua Tilley and wife, Christina, Kristie Tilley Blake and husband, Scott, Lindsey Hamilton and husband, Ryan, Samantha Hill and husband, Josh, Allison Kibler and fiancé, Brian Blankenship, Jared Dean and wife, Brooke, Eli Tilley and wife, Nicole, and Brandon Kibler; and ten soon to be eleven great-grandchildren. Chips proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy, before going into the ministry full-time. After completing seminary, he served as minister of several area Baptist churches and marrying thousands of couples during the course of his career. After retiring from full-time ministry of 65 years, Chips served in part time ministry as a supply pastor/interim pastor for many Baptist churches in the area and for fellow clergy and other denominations. With the current COVID-19 crisis and illness, a celebration of Chip's life will be held at a later date when everyone can gather in person. on January 15, 2021.³

     Bennie Howard Cook was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-10-4862.³ He was born on January 25, 1917 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Beatrice Poff, daughter of Posey Curtis Poff and Ann Isabelle "Annie" Beckner, on February 14, 1940 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,4 Bennie Howard Cook died on April 25, 1998 at age 81.^3,2

     Cynthia Ann Poff was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born in 1831 at Virginia.⁴ She married Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall on October 31, 1848 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).^3,1,2 As of October 31, 1848,her married name was Hudnall. Cynthia Ann Poff died on August 7, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴

     Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born in 1826 at Virginia.^5,4 He married Cynthia Ann Poff, daughter of George Poff and Lucy Trail, on October 31, 1848 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).^6,1,3 Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall died in 1871 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴

     Samuel Hudnall was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born circa February, 1850 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Kuhn on September 14, 1876 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Samuel Hudnall died in April, 1912 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴

     William Henry Hudnall was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 1, 1853 at Pratt, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).^2,6 He married Ann Frances "Annie" Jarrell circa 1877.^2,6,3 William Henry Hudnall died on October 8, 1928 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.²

     Millard Robert Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,13 His Social Security Number was 226-01-9248.¹⁴ He was born on February 12, 1919 at Alleghany, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^14,4,13,5,15 He married Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on July 6, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^16,3 Millard Robert Manning and Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice were divorced on June 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Millard Robert Manning married Frances Irene Austin on November 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Millard Robert Manning and Frances Irene Austin were divorced on April 12, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Millard Robert Manning married Lethia Rhoda Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on September 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,17,2,3 Millard Robert Manning and Lethia Rhoda Custer were divorced on November 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Millard Robert Manning died on March 19, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^1,18,13,15 He MANNING, Milllard Robert, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 19, 2001. He was a highly decorated World War II Army veteran serving in the European Theater and had retired from Marstellar Corporation with over 50 years service as a memorial designer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lumis Dewease Manning, brother, Marvin Manning, and spouse, Lethia Custer Manning, and is survived by his sisters, Mabel M. Lewis and Eloise M. Lewis; children, Regina Manning Morris, Robert Custer Manning, Linville P. and Tonya K. Manning; grandchildren, Brandon Millard Melvin Manning and Brittney Colleen Lethia Manning; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Interment and military V.F.W. services at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 21, 2001.¹

     Eloise Priscilla Manning was born on November 18, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of June 28, 1941,her married name was Lewis.⁴ She married Samuel Loury Lewis on June 28, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,9 Eloise Priscilla Manning died on January 12, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^2,10 She Eloise Manning Lewis, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 12, 2007. Eloise was born in Roanoke County on November 18, 1920, a daughter of the late Walter and Lumis Dewease Manning. She married Samuel L. Lewis, a union of 26 years. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1968. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Millard and Marvin Manning. She and her husband, Sam, owned and operated the S&L Restaurant and the University Restaurant in Baltimore, Md. for over 20 years. After the passing of her husband, Eloise returned to Roanoke and became a fixture on the Market Square working at Thompson's selling vegetables and flowers. She was featured in the Roanoke Times for her work there. Eloise last worked for seven years at Kroger at Ridgewood Farms in Salem. Eloise was a member of the First Church of the Nazerene. She loved her cats, her flowers and caring for others. Eloise leaves to cherish her memory a loving sister, Mabel M. Lewis of Chesapeake, Va; her devoted and loving niece, Regina Wood and her husband, Mike, of Elliston; two devoted and loving nephews, Bob Manning, and his children Brandon and Brittney of Thaxton and Linville P. Manning and his wife, Tonya, of Hardy;, a special nephew, Ronnie Lewis of Calif; nieces and nephews, Laura Trout, Milan, Brian and Larry Manning; sister-in-law, Elsie Lancaster and her husband, Woody, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Bobby Lewis and his wife, Ruth, of W. Va., and sister-in-law, Sara Boyd and her husband, Jim. Also surviving are special caring friends, Carl and Judy Shorter and her neighbor, Mary Pauley.The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Richfield Retirement Community, 4 West, Memory Care, for their loving care. on January 13, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6152.¹⁰ Marvin Carston Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11 He was born on March 2, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,5,6 He married Elsie Aberdeen Furrow, daughter of Calvin Milan Furrow and Sarah Louise McNeil, on December 23, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Marvin Carston Manning died on February 21, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^10,4

     Mabel Frances Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 8, 1916 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of January 26, 1945,her married name was Lewis.² She married Edgar John Lewis Jr. on January 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Mabel Frances Manning died on May 22, 2009 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 92.^4,10

     Edgar John Lewis Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4894.⁸ He was born on November 5, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,8,7} He married Mabel Frances Manning, daughter of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on January 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Edgar John Lewis Jr. died on June 11, 1967 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 48.^3,4,5,6

     Samuel Loury Lewis was buried at Parkwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3310 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-05-4290.⁵ He was born on June 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,4,3,6 He married Eloise Priscilla Manning, daughter of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on June 28, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7 Samuel Loury Lewis died on April 24, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 47.^5,4,7 He Services for Samuel L. Lewis, who operated restaurants in Baltimore for more than twenty years, will be held at today. Mr. Lewis, who was 46, died Wednesday at the Maryland General Hospital after a short Illness. Born in Roanoke, Va., Mr. Lewis came to Baltimore in 1939. At the time of his death Mr. Lewis and his wife had operated the restaurant in the 800 block of North Eutaw street for about a year. Previously they had operated the University Restaurant in the University Hospital area for about twenty years. Mr. Lewis was very active in the Westminster Boys' Club on West Fayette street. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, the former Eloise Manning, to whom he had been married for 26 years. They lived at 4744 Wrenwood avenue. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Sarah Boyd, of Natural Bridge, Va., and a brother, Robert Lewis, of Elkins, W.Va. on April 27, 1968.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-1943.¹¹ Lethia Rhoda Custer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10 She was born on March 27, 1934 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,7,10,8 She married Millard Robert Manning, son of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on September 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,6 As of September 24, 1954,her married name was Manning.⁶ Lethia Rhoda Custer and Millard Robert Manning were divorced on November 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² As of April 24, 1983,her married name was Apt.⁶ Lethia Rhoda Custer married Howard Arnold Apt on April 24, 1983 at Frederick Co., Virginia.^2,6 Lethia Rhoda Custer died on September 29, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^11,2 She APT, Lethia Custer Manning, 61, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 29, 1995. She was a registered nurse having graduated from Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing. She is survived by Millard R. Manning; her daughter, Regina Manning Morris, Buchanan; her sons, Bob Manning, Roanoke Co., SPC. Linville Manning, US Army, Fort Bragg, N.C; her much beloved daughter-in-law, Cheryl Manning, Roanoke Co; two grandchildren, Brandon and Brittney Manning. Also survived by Howard Apt, Danville; her brother, Lewis Custer, Blackstone; sisters, Theresa Smith, Roanoke, Dean Lancaster, Bent Mountain, Mary Schilling, Fla., Artie Jones, Richmond. A graveside service will be conductedat Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Lethia was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend. Through her nursing she cared for others for 41 years. Throughout her life she cared for many family members and dear friends. She will be remembered and missed by all her loved ones. on October 1, 1995.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-78-3794.³ Walter Lester Morris was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 He was born on July 22, 1954 at Farmville, Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Regina Leigh Manning, daughter of Millard Robert Manning and Lethia Rhoda Custer, on December 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Walter Lester Morris and Regina Leigh Manning were divorced on January 30, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Walter Lester Morris died on May 31, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^3,5,8,6,7 He MORRIS, Walter L., (Mo), 46, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. He was employed with Mountain Land Machine Company. He was an avid race fan, and expert engine builder. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert C. and Lois Shelton Morris. Surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, James B., Sr. and Ann M. Morris of Roanoke, Robert J. and Carolyn H. Morris of Salem; nephews, Robert A. Morris, Jimmy Morris, Jr., Scott Curry, Tony Curry, Rev. Dr. Michael Curry; nieces, Debbie Curry, Lois Morris; and special friend, David Fielder; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on June 1, 2001.⁷

     Linville Philip "Lin" Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on June 1, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Tonya Kay Rossman on September 25, 1999 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Linville Philip "Lin" Manning and Tonya Kay Rossman were divorced on August 1, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Linville Philip "Lin" Manning married Dreama Kay Lam on April 13, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Linville Philip "Lin" Manning died on July 19, 2014 at Virginia at age 42.² He MANNING, Linville Philip - After squeezing every bit of joy, love and brotherhood out of life, Detective and Patriot Lin Manning went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, July 19, 2014, after valiantly battling cancer. He was 42 years old. His passion was always to be the voice for those who had no voice. He joined the Department in 1997 and served numerous roles protecting citizens and working together with the community. Lin was born on June 1, 1972 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Lethia Rhoda Custer Manning and Millard Robert Manning. In addition to his parents, Lin is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Lumis Deweese Manning (MeMe) and Walter Manning, and his maternal grandparents, Clarence Custer and Martha Bell Custer. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife, Dreama Lam Manning, who loved him beyond words; his sister, Regina Leigh Manning; his brother, Robert Custer Manning; his niece, Brittney Lethia Colleen Manning; his nephew, Brandon Millard Melvin Manning and his wife, Brandi; his great-nephew, Conner Aaron Manning; Brandon and Brittney's mom, Cheryl Witt; his special Aunt, Gloria Dene Lancaster; his Uncle, Lewis Custer; his special cousin, Cary Custer; his step-children, Katie Alison Leslie, Joshua Timothy Pinkard and Mary Elizabeth Pinkard; his Godson, Caleb Christian Campbell and Goddaughter, Maria Ashley Ray; his special furry, four-legged family, Sampson, Elvis, Nemo and JB (James Bond), along with many other special family and friends. He is also survived by his steadfast Army and 82nd Airborne comrades, as well as his dedicated, supportive and selfless family in blue. Lin was one of the bravest, toughest, yet most loving man to his wife, friends, and family. Lin knew when he was 10 or younger that he wanted to serve his country. His mother could not pass an army navy store without having to stop. He also had a 10 year work history with Kroger who allowed his military leave to serve his country while working for them. Lin graduated in 1990 from Cave Spring High School where he wrestled on the varsity wrestling team. He went on to serve in the Army from 1990 until his honorable discharge in 1997, after serving as a Sergeant to D Company, 1st Battalion, 82D Aviation Regiment, 82D Airborne Division. Lin joined the Roanoke City Police Department in 1997, where he was a leader, instructor, Tactical Response Team member, cold case specialist and homicide detective from 2004 to 2014. Lin had a love for life, white water rafting, scuba diving, traveling, hiking, kayaking, to name a few. He also had a special love for his family, his family that is ever so close. He will be sadly missed and live in the hearts of many forever. on July 22, 2014.²

     Howard Arnold Apt was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 228-38-8168.⁶ He was born on October 18, 1935 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Lethia Rhoda Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on April 24, 1983 at Frederick Co., Virginia.^1,2 Howard Arnold Apt died on February 14, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^4,6,5

     Hazel Ethel Poff was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.^4,8 Her married name was Thompson.⁴ Her married name was Leedy.³ She married Marvin Albert Leedy.³ Hazel Ethel Poff married Roby Elmer Thompson.^4,9 Hazel Ethel Poff was born on March 6, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She died on February 12, 2012 at Randallstown, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 90.⁴ She Hazel Poff Thompson Leedy, 90, of Randallstown, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Chapel Hill Nursing Home. Born March 6, 1921, in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Posey Poff and Era Puckett Turner. She was the husband of the late Roby E. Thompson. She was a seamstress at Rosewood and numerous other sewing factories. In her earlier years she enjoyed waitressing at numerous restaurants, gardening and crocheting. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Roby and Barbara Thompson, of Hampstead; daughter and son-in-law Kay J. and James C. Leedy, of Randallstown; a brother, Clayton Poff, of Hampstead; a sister, Geneva Greene, of Westminster; grandchildren Ronald Thompson and Kimberly Leedy; great-grandchildren John and Bridget Thompson, Michael O'Halloran, and Ashley and Jimmy Lee Brady; and a great-great-grandchild, Aidan Brady. She was predeceased by a sister, Marie Carroll; and brothers Carlton and Hubert Poff; and a sister, Dorothy Poff. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park in Sykesville. on February 21, 2012.⁴