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     Her Social Security Number was 519-24-7579.⁴ Helen Anna Marshall Ph.D. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 12, 1918 at Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 She married Rev. Eugene Sowder, son of Ralph Sowder and Maud Jeanette East, on July 25, 1987 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 25, 1987,her married name was Sowder.¹ Helen Anna Marshall Ph.D. died on January 7, 2012 at Virginia at age 93.^2,4 She Helen Anna Marshall Simmons, Ph.D., 93, departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Helen was born on April 12, 1918, in the community of Peck, Carroll County. Her father was Callie Hugh Marshall, and her mother was Helen Florence Weedman Marshall. Helen attended grammar school in Willis and high school in Dublin. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class. She obtained her undergraduate college degree from Radford College in 1940, and after graduation began her teaching career as a Home Economics Teacher. Subsequent to commencing her teaching career she contracted Tuberculosis and was confined to Catawba Sanitarium for approximately two years. In May, 1942, Helen married Leamon E. Simmons, who predeceased her on December 1, 1979. Leamon was a practicing Certified Public Accountant in Christiansburg from 1954 to 1977 when he retired. After her marriage, Helen moved with her husband to Topeka, Kan., where she taught Home Economics at Auburn High School, Shawnee County, Kan. Helen's oldest child, Joseph L. Simmons, was born in 1949 in Topeka, Kan. In 1952 the Simmons family moved to Salem, and James R. (Bo) Simmons was born there in 1952. Bo predeceased his mother in 2002. In 1953 and 1954, Helen taught Home Economics at Maywood School in Craig County. Beginning in the fall of 1954, Helen taught Home Economics at Christiansburg High School in Montgomery County. In 1959, Helen received her Master's Degree in education from VPI & SU. In 1961 Helen had her third son, John D. Simmons, who survives her. After the birth of John, Helen returned to teaching Home Economics at Shawsville High School in Montgomery County. In 1972, Helen began doctorial studies at VPI & SU, completed her dissertation in May 1976, and received her Doctor of Education from VPI & SU at that time. Helen was always active in church and community. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church for 57 years. She taught for years in the Bible Study Fellowship program. She was active in the Christiansburg Women's Club, and in her elder years committed a substantial amount of her time to working with the local mental health organizations and the Social Club. Helen's first love was always teaching Home Economics and her students. Helen will be dearly missed by her sons, Joe and John and her extended family and the New River Valley community, with which she was always engaged. The family especially wants to thank surgeon David Stoeckle, whose surgical procedure on her collapsed lung added many quality years to Helen's life. on January 12, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-42-3520.⁵ Dr. Waddie Pennington "Jack" Jackson was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 18, 1888 at South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Eura Ima West, daughter of Terry Samuel West and Ima Claire Saunders, on October 26, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Dr. Waddie Pennington "Jack" Jackson died on March 27, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^5,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-9876.⁷ Addie Anna "Annie" Kingrea was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on June 3, 1884 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jun 1, 1884.^2,1,3,7,9,5 She married Dennis Haden Conner, son of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on June 21, 1905 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,9,10,11 As of June 21, 1905,her married name was Conner. Addie Anna "Annie" Kingrea died on October 24, 1973 at Glenwood, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^3,9 She Mrs. Addie Conner, 89, of Princeton died early Wednesday in a Glenwood nursing home after a long illness. Born June 1, 1884, in Virginia, her husband, Dennis H., died in 1972. Survivors include five sons, Ray and Buck, both of Princeton, Ted of Athens, Arlie of Kopperston and Elmore of Bluefield, and two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Burnette and Mrs. Ernest Mullins, both of Princeton. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 1973.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5250.⁵ Dorothy Geneva McDaniel was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 26, 1927 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of March 13, 1948,her married name was Coleman.² She married Walter Vaden Coleman on March 13, 1948 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 Dorothy Geneva McDaniel died on August 30, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,5 She BUENA VISTA - COLEMAN, Dorothy McDaniel, 66, of Buena Vista, died Monday, August 30, 1993, in the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. Mrs. Coleman was born in Craig County on July 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Bernie Lee McDaniel and Lillian Tripp McDaniel. She was a member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church, and she and her husband owned and operated the Triangle Cafe in Buena Vista for many years. She is survived by her husband, Walter Coleman; a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Suzanne Coleman; a daughter and son-in-law, Felicia and Edward Matheny; a brother, J.D. McDaniel; a sister, Esteleen Pugh, all of Buena Vista; four devoted grandchildren, Carrie Coleman, Lindsey Coleman, David Coleman and Abby Matheny. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 2, 1993, at 2 p.m., at the Buena Vista Baptist Church, with Dr. Chip Pendleton and the Rev. Marc Sherrod officiating, with burial to follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington. The family suggests contributions be made to the Parry McCluer High School Student Fund. The family will receive friends on Wednesday night from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista. on September 1, 1993.¹

     Felicia Coleman was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 20, 1958 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1983,her married name was Matheny.² She married Edward L. Matheny circa 1983.^1,2 Felicia Coleman died on September 16, 2010 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,2 She Felicia Coleman Matheny, 52, of Buena Vista, Virginia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 16, 2010 in Lexington, Va. She was born March 20, 1958 in Lexington, Va., the daughter of Walter V. Coleman and the late Dorothy G. Coleman. Felicia was employed by Virginia Military Institute for 35 years. She was known for her meticulous attention to detail, but also for her compassion in helping employees and family members with health insurance, pensions and other benefits. Her abilities and skills were recognized by Governor Tim Kaine in 2009, when he personally presented her with the Governor's Award for Public Service. She also received numerous VMI awards. She was involved in many community activities, including the FOP Auxiliary, where she held the office of secretary on both the state and local levels, PMHS Blues Athletic Boosters Club, Buena Vista Presbyterian Church Annual Bazaar Committee and volunteered many years to the Buena Vista Fire Department, Buena Vista Fiddler's Convention and the Buena Vista Rescue Squad Auxiliary. In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Edward L. Matheny; their devoted daughter, Abby L. Matheny and fiance, John Rowsey; mother-in-law, Shirley Blackburn and husband, Vaughn; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Suzanne Coleman; nieces, Carrie and husband, Cory Claytor, Lindsey and husband, Scott Fitzgerald; nephew, David and wife, Elizabeth Coleman, and her "little sweethearts", Zach, Katie and Anna Claytor, Riley and Vaden Coleman and their baby sister, due any day. Also, very special friends Debbie, Jeff, Hillary and John David Kerr, as well as many family members and friends. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. on Monday September 20, 2010 at the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church, 303 E 24th St. with the Rev. George W. Chapman III and Rev. Butch Grow officiating. Burial followed in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Sunday September 19, 2010 at the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Buena Vista Fire Department or to the Buena Vista City Schools Schlarship Fund in her name. Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buena Vista.
on September 18, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-1955.⁴ James Denford "J. D." McDaniel was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.³ He married Mildred Marie Fitzgerald.³ James Denford "J. D." McDaniel was born on September 30, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on November 30, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^3,4 He James Denford "J. D." McDaniel, 70, of Buena Vista, loving father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 30, 2003 from the Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. Mr. McDaniel was born on September 30, 1933 in New Castle, the son of the late Bernie Lee McDaniel and Lillian Estelle Tripp McDaniel. He was retired from the Buena Vista Police Department with 32 years of service. He loved racing and was a Dale Earnhardt fan and he will be missed by many. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Marie Fitzgerald McDaniel and two sisters, Dorothy Coleman and Esteleen Pugh. Mr. McDaniel is survived by three children: Tony Lee McDaniel and wife Teresa of Roanoke, Terry McDaniel Dudley and husband Richard, Kaye McDaniel Taylor and husband Ricky, all of Buena Vista and three grandchildren: Eric Shaun Dudley, Brandy Nicole Dudley and Jonathan Dwayne "John T." Taylor. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Rev. Art Hearne, Rev. Carl Goodman and Rev. Dean Staton officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista. on December 2, 2003.³

     Virginia Angle was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-38-1261.³ She married Hugh Dudley Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback.^1,2 Her married name was Sisson. Virginia Angle was born on January 22, 1912 at Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on January 22, 1973 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^1,2

     Marie L. Hartsel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3077.⁴ She was born on May 6, 1906 at West Virginia.^4,1 She married Earl Andrew Tripp, son of Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp and Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, on December 16, 1935 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 16, 1935,her married name was Tripp. Marie L. Hartsel died on March 6, 1997 at Virginia at age 90.³ She TRIPP, Marie H. 89, of New Castle, died Thursday, March 6, 1997. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 at Huffman Memorial Park. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on March 7, 1997.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-2443.¹⁰ Bernice Virginia Steber was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ She was born on July 2, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^10,11,3 As of September 17, 1941,her married name was Showalter.⁴ She married Clyde Thomas Showalter on September 17, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Bernice Virginia Steber and Clyde Thomas Showalter were divorced on March 5, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² As of August 15, 1953,her married name was Hall.¹³ Bernice Virginia Steber married Ellis David Hall, son of William Marion "Will" Hall and Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff, on August 15, 1953 at Chester, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^2,6,14,13 Bernice Virginia Steber died on August 1, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,10,15,11 She Bernice Virginia Hall, 85, of Roanoke, and long time member of Belmont Baptist Church went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 1/2 years, Ellis David Hall; her daughter, Brenda Sue Showalter; her son, Clyde Thomas Showalter Jr; and her three brothers, Bob Steber, Herbert Steber, and Melvin Steber. She is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Dooley, Louie Mae Thomas, and Gail Hancock, all three of Roanoke; her daughters, Bonnie Sue Showalter and Sherry D. Sowers; her grandchildren, Terri Sowers, Holly Alls, Summer Sowers, Megan Foley, David Gusler, Danny Gusler and their spouses; and many, many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She had 12 great grandchildren including twin boys that were long awaited by Bernice and were born on July 10, 2007. on August 2, 2007.²

     Louie Mae Steber was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Her married name was Thomas.² She married Arthur J. "Jimmie" Thomas.^2,4,5,6 Louie Mae Steber was born on December 17, 1924 at Virginia.^1,10 She died on August 21, 2012 at Virginia at age 87.^10,8 She Louie Mae Stebar Thomas, 87, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; one grandson, Joshua Broughman; and one great-grandson, Jeremiah Thomas. Louie had a big heart that overflowed into caring for other children for over 30 years. She is survived by her sons, A.J. Thomas, Herbert Thomas and wife, Barbara; daughters, Diane Jenkins and Patty Thomas; three grandsons, Brandon Thomas, Dustin Thomas and Hunter Thomas; one granddaughter, Mckinzie Thomas; one great granddaughter, Evelyn Thomas; sister, Gail Hancock; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Scotty Carpenter officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 23, 2012.⁸