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     Robert Evans Musser was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 He was born on April 15, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Eura Ima West, daughter of Terry Samuel West and Ima Claire Saunders, on June 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Robert Evans Musser died on August 7, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^3,6

     Edwin Clyde Banner Jr. was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 413-10-3804.⁷ He was born on April 4, 1912 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^7,2,4,5,6 He married Eura Ima West, daughter of Terry Samuel West and Ima Claire Saunders, on March 12, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2 Edwin Clyde Banner Jr. died on May 11, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^1,7,3,5 He BANNER, Edwin Clyde Jr., 91, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 11, 2003. A native of Mount Airy, N.C., he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Hendren Banner. He attended Citadel Military College of South Carolina. He was a retired General Adjuster for SGS North America, Inc., formerly General Adjustment Bureau (GAB) of Roanoke, Va. with 36 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Salem, Va., a former member of the Kiwanis and Roanoke Elks Club #197, former member of the Insurance Association of Virginia and the Men's Garden Club. He is survived by his wife, Eura West Banner; one daughter, Sherry S. Banner of Blacksburg, Va; two sons, Colonel (Retired) Edwin (Dwin) Clyde Banner, III and his wife, Herminia and James Matthew (Mac) Hale Banner and his wife, Linda Repass Banner of Singapore; one grandchild, Jennifer Sue Banner of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Steven Scott Banner and his wife, Helen of Mount Airy, N.C; one niece and two nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Mount Airy, N.C. at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad in Roanoke, the Rescue Mission at 402 Fourth Street, S.E. Roanoke or the American Red Cross at 352 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on May 13, 2003.¹

     William Boyd "Billy" Hinkley Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,5 His Social Security Number was 228-70-6867.¹¹ He was born on April 9, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,11,6 He married Janice Faye Thompson, daughter of Alfred Thompson and Dessa Mae "Tiny" Earls, on July 2, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,2,4 William Boyd "Billy" Hinkley Jr. died on October 9, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,11,7 He William Boyd Hinkley, Jr., 64, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, William Hinkley Sr. and Jeannette Hinkley; brother, Paul Hinkley; and nephews, Joshua Blevins and Boyd Hinkley. He is survived by his wife, Janice Hinkley; daughter and son-in-law, Reba and Chris Bennington; grandsons, Caden and Landon Bennington; daughter, Melissa Hinkley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Roger Bishop, Kim and Calvin Lovern, and Rhonda and William Agnew; many nieces and nephews; as well as mother-in-law, Tiny Thompson. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on October 10, 2013.⁵

     James William Turner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 16, 1923 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Mary Alice West, daughter of Terry Samuel West and Ima Claire Saunders, on June 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 James William Turner died on March 8, 2008 at Virginia at age 84.⁶ He James William (Jimmie) Turner, 84, of Salem, died March 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Clyde Turner; a son, James West Turner; and sisters, Reba Wallace and Zona Alouf. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and nature. Mr. Turner had a successful career with Peoples Life Insurance Co. for 38 years, where he was a leader among sales managers and received numerous honors and awards. He also served on the companys Field Advisory Committee. He was a member of N.A.L.U. Mr. Turner was a World War II veteran. Surviving family left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Alice West Turner; son, Steven and wife, Helen; grandchildren, Christopher Turner and wife, Amanda, of Greenville, N.C., and James Steven Turner; sister, Betty Galerneau and husband, Richard; brothers, Eugene and wife, Vona, of Greenwood, S.C., and Kenneth and wife, Ruth, of Salem; and extended family, Sharon and Randy Vinson, of Berryville, Va. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park with military honors. on March 12, 2008.⁴

     Franklin Delano West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 11, 1934 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Virginia Helen "Jenny" Helton on June 30, 1956.³ Franklin Delano West died on October 19, 2021 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.³ He Franklin Delano West, 87, of Salem, entered the Gates of Heaven on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. His Christian faith was the core of all he was, and he lived his life for God and inspired his family to do the same. He had been a member of Salem Baptist Church since 1965 where he served in many ways to include Sunday School teacher, a ministry sharing the Gospel with inmates at the Salem jail, and as a church deacon. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Frank was born in Check, Va., on June 11, 1934, to Terry Samuel and Ima (Saunders) West. The youngest child of six, affectionately known as "Frankie D." as a child, he lived in Check, Va., where his parents ran a store. He spent a lot of time with his paternal grandparents especially after a tragic heart attack took the life of his father in 1937 when Frank was only three years old. His father's parents and siblings helped raise him, his brothers, Terry, John William, and Richard, and sisters, Eura and Mary Alice, leading to his very close relationships with his uncle, John Grover West and five aunts, Mary, Erma, Alice, Willie, and Dolly on a farm in Floyd County that they affectionately called Westwood. Frank attended Check Elementary School until the family moved to Salem and he graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1952. As a college student at Carson Newman in Jefferson City, Tennessee, he met the beautiful Miss Jenny Helton who he made his wife on June 30, 1956. The newlyweds moved to Richmond, Va., where Jenny got her first teaching job and Frank began a Social Work graduate program at William and Mary University. Their son Mark was born in Richmond in October of 1957. Upon completion of his master's in social work, Frank quickly found a job at the Salem Veterans Medical Center where he worked for over 35 years while Jenny taught third grade in the Salem area. In November 1963, they completed their family with son David. Frank retired in 1992 as the Chief of the Social Work Department at the Salem VA Medical Center. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eura Banner; brothers, Terry West and John William West; brothers-in-law, James Turner and Clyde Banner; sisters-in-law, Esther West and Bobbie West; daughter-in-law, Jennifer West; and nephew, Jamie Turner. Frank is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia "Jenny" West of Salem, Va; son, Mark (Kathryn) and grandson, John of Floyd, Va; son, David (Denise) of Huddleston, Va; grandson, Sam (Lisa) and great-grandchildren, Chloe, Jackson, and Katelyn of Port St Lucie, Fla; his sister Mary Alice Turner of Salem, Va; and his brother, Richard West of Chattanooga, Tenn. A chapel funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, with visitation from 1 until 2:30 p.m., the service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Frank will be laid to rest during a private family committal service in the West Family Cemetery in Floyd, immediately following the chapel service. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the members of the Visiting Angels, Medi Home Health and Hospice, and the many compassionate caregivers who touched Frank's life at a difficult time. on October 22, 2021.³

     James West "Jamie" Turner was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-84-6997.⁶ He was born on April 19, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 He married Janet Anne Czajkowski on February 19, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ James West "Jamie" Turner and Janet Anne Czajkowski were divorced on September 3, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ James West "Jamie" Turner married Alice Rene Caverly on April 13, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ James West "Jamie" Turner died on March 11, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^1,6,2 He TURNER, James West, 38, of Salem, died Saturday, March 11, 1995, at a local hospital. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a graduate of Virginia Western Community College, and a transmission technician with Salem Automatic Transmission. Surviving are one son, Christopher Michael Turner; parents, James W. and Mary Alice Turner, of Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Steven R. and Helen Turner, of Salem. Graveside services will be held in the West-Terry Family Cemetery, Floyd Co. on March 13, 1995.¹

     Mary Katherine "Kate" Cannaday was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on November 5, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married John Grover West, son of William Jackson West and Eura Ellen Terry, on March 15, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of March 15, 1939,her married name was West. Mary Katherine "Kate" Cannaday died on December 16, 1961 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^3,2

     Jennifer Ann Terrill married John Mark West, son of Franklin Delano West and Virginia Helen "Jenny" Helton.¹ Jennifer Ann Terrill was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 526-95-9651.³ Her married name was West. She was born on March 23, 1967.³ She died on January 12, 2003 at age 35.^1,3 She WEST, Jennifer Ann Terrill, 35, of Universal City, Texas, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a dedicated Christian and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Universal City, Texas. She was a civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force having last worked at Randolph AFB, Texas. She was a graduate of the University of Arizona with a B.S. degree in Management Information Systems. She was an avid equestrienne and holder of many awards in horseback riding. Her warm and caring personality won her many friends and admirers. Her love, friendship and warm presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Lt. Col. J. Mark West, U.S. Air Force, Universal City, Texas; parents, Lon and Sue Terrill, Halfway, Missouri; sister, Yolanda S. Hill, Springfield, Missouri; brothers, Michael A. Terrill, Tucson, Arizona and Rodney W. Terrill, Waverly Hall, Georgia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank D. and Virginia H. West, Salem, Virginia; and brother-in-law, David F. West, Hardy, Virginia. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at Schertz Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2003, at Schertz Funeral Home, Schertz, Texas with Pastor Albert Lynn and Pastor David Lindow, Jr. officiating. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2003, at the Westwood Cemetery in Floyd, Virginia with Rev. Everett Kier officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: National Brain Tumor Foundation, 414 Thirteenth Street, Suite 700, Oakland, California 94612-2603 or http://www.braintumor.org/contributing/esmemorial.asp on January 14, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-80-2048.⁸ Paul Bentley Hinkley was born on March 1, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Mattie Jane Wood on April 7, 1972 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Paul Bentley Hinkley and Mattie Jane Wood were divorced on November 17, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ Paul Bentley Hinkley married Patty Joan Brooks on February 14, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 Paul Bentley Hinkley died on August 22, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.^8,2,5 He Paul Bentley Hinkley, 58, of Elliston, died Sunday, August 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Patty B. Hinkley; daughter and son-in-law; Tiffaney and Jeff Lloyd; sons, Andy Hinkley, Boyd Hinkley; grandchildren, Jayme Hinkley, Cody Hinkley; brother, Billy Hinkley and wife, Janice; sisters, Janet Bishop and husband, Roger, Rhonda Agnew and husband, William, Kim Lovern and husband, Calvin; nieces, Susan Mitchell, Whitney Blevins, Melissa Hinkley, Reba Bennington, and Christopher Agnew; aunt, Maxine Sisson; mother-in-law, Lena H. Brooks; sister-in-law, Shirley Brown and husband, Bryant; brother-in-law, Richard D. (Danny) Brooks and wife, Louisa. The son to the late William (Boyd) and Jeanette Hinkley, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Katie Hinkley; and nephew, Joshua Blevins. on August 24, 2011.²

     Mary Ann Garvin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on August 20, 1859 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Asa Henry West, son of John Thrash West and Lydia Light, circa 1890.^4,3 As of circa 1890,her married name was West.⁵ Mary Ann Garvin died on June 27, 1942 at Axton, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,3

     Henry Marvin Edward West Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 8, 1890 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mary Adeline Park circa 1912.^10,11 Henry Marvin Edward West Sr. died on October 3, 1950 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 59.^4,5

     Henry Marvin Edward West Jr. was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He was born on July 20, 1914 at Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.² He married Betty Lou Aaron on April 21, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3 Henry Marvin Edward West Jr. died on October 20, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.² He Henry Marvin West Jr., 94, of 52 Mountain View Road, Martinsville, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dustin, Okla., on July 20, 1914, to Henry Marvin West Sr. and Mary Park West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Virginia West Wilson. During World War II, West served in the Army with the 116th Infantry, 29th Division, that landed with “H” Company on Omaha Beach in the Normandy Invasion of D-Day on June 6, 1944. He received two Bronze Stars. Surviving are his wife, Betty Aaron West of the home; one daughter, Mary West Branch of Bassett; two sons, Robert “Bob” Marvin West of Ridgeway and Stephen Dale West of Axton; one sister, Rosalie West Spraker of Mount Airy, N.C; and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Services from noon until time for the service Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24115. on October 21, 2008.²

     Dorothy Virginia West was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² She was born on May 30, 1916 at Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.² As of July 7, 1937,her married name was Wilson.⁴ She married Howard Casey Wilson on July 7, 1937 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 Dorothy Virginia West died on April 16, 2007 at South Carolina at age 90.² She The funeral for Dorothy Virginia West Wilson, 90, of Laurens, S.C., and formerly of Axton, who died Monday, April 16, 2007, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Norris Funeral Services chapel. The Rev. Dale Wilson will officiate. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the funeral and other times at the home. She was born in Dustin, Okla., on May 30, 1916, to Marvin Edward West Sr. and Mary Park West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Wilson. She was a member of Axton Baptist Church and the Women’s Missions; also, the Home Demonstration Club and TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Surviving are two daughters, Linda Sue Orcutt of Laurens, S.C., and Margaret Ann Davis of Axton; two sons, Marvin Edward Wilson of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Robert “Bob” Howard Wilson of Amherst; one sister, Rosalie West Spraker of Mount Airy, N.C; one brother, Marvin Edward West Jr. of Martinsville; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. on April 18, 2007.²

     Walter Malvin West Sr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.³ He was born on May 12, 1902 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Garnett Edison Barker on January 6, 1923 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,3 Walter Malvin West Sr. died on December 22, 1947 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 45.^4,3

     Thelma Hancock West was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.⁶ She and Newell Russell Whitener were divorced.⁷ Thelma Hancock West was born on December 17, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth date of Dec 12, 1909. This is not supported by the Census records.^1,6,3 As of January 3, 1948,her married name was Whitener.³ She married Newell Russell Whitener on January 3, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia.³ Thelma Hancock West died on January 27, 1993 at age 88.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-10-8061.⁴ Kathryn Elizabeth "Kitty" West was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.¹ She was born on July 22, 1913 at Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,4 As of August 19, 1939,her married name was Andes.² She married Tarleton Rives Andes on August 19, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.^2,5 Kathryn Elizabeth "Kitty" West died on November 30, 1992 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 79.^1,6,4

     Lucille Martin Fagg was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-07-4468.³ She was born on June 19, 1899 at Virginia.^3,4,1,2 She married Maynard Price West, son of Walter Raleigh West and Cammie Tazwell Price, circa 1922.^4,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was West.⁴ Lucille Martin Fagg died on November 8, 1985 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 86.^3,1,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-20-3726.⁷ Maynard Price "Pete" West Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.³ He married Laura Belle Wilt.⁴ Maynard Price "Pete" West Jr. was born on May 5, 1925 at Henry Co., Virginia.^7,3 He died on March 9, 1996 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 70.^7,1,3,5 He WEST, Maynard P. Jr., ("Pete"), 70, of Axton,died Saturday, March 9,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the McKee Funeral Chapel, Martinsville. on March 10, 1996.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 430-09-3147.⁶ May Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^7,3 She was born on September 11, 1886 at Virginia.^1,7,3,6 As of August 4, 1914,her married name was Postlethwait.⁸ She married William Andrew Postlethwait on August 4, 1914 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^7,4 May Sowder died on May 25, 1959 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 72.^7,3

     Elizabeth Christine Wood was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3237.⁵ She was born on December 2, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^5,1,6,2 She married Wallace Allen Conner, son of Allen Elbert Conner and Mattie Ellen LaPrad, on June 23, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1 As of June 23, 1973,her married name was Conner.¹ Elizabeth Christine Wood died on December 11, 2003 at Virginia at age 86.^5,3 She Christine Wood Conner, 86, of Roanoke, and formerly of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2003. She was predeceased by two sons, James P. Whorley, Jr. and Roger Whorley and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, John W. Deaner, Jr. and his wife, Cindy, of Salem, Cathy Deaner Greenway and her husband, Michael, of Charlotte, N.C; her daughter-in-law, Juanita Whorley of Botetourt County; her grandchildren, J. Paul Whorley, III, Monica Ann Poff, Michael Wayne Smith, Jon W. Whorley and Tanya D. Warner; and several great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 13, 2003.³