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     His Social Security Number was 229-72-5753.⁴ Lewis Michael Hoal was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 He was born on July 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He died on November 29, 1976 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 25.^4,6,7 He Lewis Michael Hoal, age 25, of 3621 Oaklawn Ave., N.W., died Monday in San Diego, Calif. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethern and a graduate of William Fleming High School. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. A. (Lefty) Hoal; one brother, Alan E. Hoal; one sister, Mrs. Laura Hoal Heptinstall; one brother-in-law, Kevin L. Heptinstall; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bird; Mrs. E. H. Hoal, all of Roanoke. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 2, 1976.⁷

     Barry Lynn Hoel was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 29, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Susan Gustine "Susie" Hedrick on July 6, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Barry Lynn Hoel died on December 25, 2019 at Virginia at age 70.⁵ He Barry L. Hoel, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. His wife, Susan Gustine Hedrick Hoel, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Barry was born on September 29, 1949, in Roanoke, Va. He was the son of the late Ernest Wimmer "Bill" Hoel and Edith Juanita "Nita" Cayton Hoel. Barry was a simple man. He loved hotrods, antique cars, and trucks. He was also an avid Harley Davidson fan. He enjoyed working on all the above and tinkering with his hands. He often, could be found turning a wrench in his garage. He was loved dearly by his family and will be missed by all that knew him. Susan was born on January 18, 1950 in Marion, Va. She was the daughter of the late Garland Stanley Hedrick and Wilma Jones Hedrick. She retired from the Virginia Health Department after 30 years of service. To Susan family was her priority. She loved collecting jewelry, Longaberger Baskets and Boyd's Bears. Once Susan retired, she was able to enjoy her love of animals as well by volunteering at the S.P.C.A and the animal shelter. She was loved dearly by her family and everyone who encountered her. She will be dearly missed. They are survived by two sons, Todd Hoel and his wife, Mary, Chad Hoel and his wife, Amanda: two grandchildren, Stacee Hoel and Vance Hoel. Also surviving are many friends. A graveside service for Barry and Susan will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. on November 1, 2020.⁵

     Susan Gustine "Susie" Hedrick was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on January 18, 1950 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Barry Lynn Hoel, son of Ernest Wimmer "Bill" Hoel and Edith Juanita Cayton, on July 6, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of July 6, 1966,her married name was Hoel.¹ Susan Gustine "Susie" Hedrick died on October 15, 2020 at Virginia at age 70.²

     Freeda Iris Bartel was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 She was born on May 3, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 She married Noah Flenory Sowers on July 26, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,10,3 As of July 26, 1950,her married name was Sowers. Freeda Iris Bartel died on July 10, 2021 at Virginia at age 91.^3,8 She Freeda Bartel Sowers, 91 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah F. Sowers; parents, William Lawrence and Laura E. Thomas Bartel; sister and brother-in-law, Essie and Marion D. Long; twin sister, Majorie D. Bartel; brother, Harold Bartel; and brother-in-law, James Thornton. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Alice S. and Wayne Bradbury, Curtis R. and Loyce Sowers, and Mark A. and Teresa Sowers; grandchildren, Tracy Facteau, Matt Bradbury, Chase Lowe (Kittie), Ciera Boyd (Logan) and Shasta Sowers (Adam Wilson); great-grandchildren, Anna and Henry Boyd; sister, Tressie B. Thornton; and nephews, Geary Long and Tim Long. Interment will follow in the Laurel Branch Cemetery. on July 12, 2021.³

     Noah Flenory Sowers was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 His Social Security Number was 229-36-6069.⁷ He was born on February 27, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4,6 He married Freeda Iris Bartel, daughter of William Lawrence Bartel and Laura Etta Thomas, on July 26, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 Noah Flenory Sowers died on March 29, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^2,3,4,5,6 He Noah F. Sowers, age 45, died Monday, Mar. 29, 1976. He was a retired carpenter and farmer and a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Freeda Bartel Sowers; two sons, Curtis R. Sowers, Mark A. Sowers, both of Floyd; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Alice) Bradbury, Christiansburg; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Reed Sowers, Floyd. Burial in the Laurel Branch Cemetery. on April 1, 1976.²

     Flora Mae Conner was born on April 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,8 She married Alvin Lewis Vest, son of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on February 25, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,9,7 As of February 25, 1956,her married name was Vest.

     Herman Anderson DeHart Herman Anderson DeHart, 83, of Salem, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. Herman was born on Friday, September 29, 1933, in Altavista. He worked for Elliott Buick and Royal Buick for many years as an auto technician. His church membership was held at Bethel Baptist Church in Salem, and was also a member of its Maranatha Sunday School class. He enjoyed sports, fishing, woodworking, and his garden. He was also a faithful bowler with the Lee-Hi Seniors Bowling League. Preceding him in death were his parents, W. Alvis and Edith DeHart; and his first wife, Marlene Ellis DeHart. His surviving family includes his wife of 36 years, Joyce C. DeHart, Salem; children and their spouses, Susan and Corkey Bowles, Salem, Rev. Duane and Mary Lou Dehart, Fredericksburg, and Robert and Peggy Underwood, Roanoke; grandchildren, Courtney Bowles, Christopher Bowles, Amber Phelps, Taylor DeHart, Claire DeHart, Kelsey Underwood and fiancé, Andy Sulser, and Wesley Underwood; great-grandson, Elijah Phelps-Bowles; brother, Leon DeHart and wife, Margie; sisters-in-law, Mildred Pruett, Margaret (Peggy) Gray, Marie Collins, Judy McDaniel and husband, Russell, and Gladys Beckner and husband, Gary; brothers-in-law, Melvin Collins and wife, Helen, and Lionel Ellis; and many extended family members, friends, and neighbors. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Richfield Rehab for all of their caring and support during this difficult time. Interment will take place at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on September 29, 1933 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Joyce Marie Collins, daughter of Clarence Andrew Collins and Maggie Volena Moran, on August 8, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Herman Anderson DeHart died on August 11, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁵