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     Elizabeth Kay Simpson Kay Simpson Carroll, Mar 31, 1954 - Feb 3, 2020. Kay Simpson Carroll, 65, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was preceded by her parents, Howard L. "John" and Ruby Beckner Simpson; husband, Kevin Lee Carroll; infant son, William Howard Carroll; brother and sister-in-law, William Caroll and Norma Jean Simpson; sisters, Janet Wilkerson; and Joyce Myers; and a daughter-in-law, Tiffany Carroll. Surviving are her sons, Brian Carroll, and Cory Carroll and wife Ashton; grandson, Brent J. Carroll; brothers, Danny L. Simpson and wife Harue, and Johnny Ray Simpson; brother-in-law, Wayne Wilkerson; dear friend, Michele Godfrey; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her devoted K-9 companion, Myra. Interment will follow in King Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain.⁸ She was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on May 31, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 As of February 23, 1973,her married name was Carroll.⁴ She married Kevin Lee Carroll on February 23, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8,9 Elizabeth Kay Simpson died on February 2, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 264-27-7691.⁴ Kevin Lee Carroll was born on November 20, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Elizabeth Kay Simpson, daughter of Howard Leonard "John" Simpson and Ruby Edna Beckner, on February 23, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 Kevin Lee Carroll died on July 23, 1995 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 41.^4,5

     Danny Lee Simpson was born on July 9, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Harue Tsujitani circa 1973.^1,2,3 Danny Lee Simpson died on November 3, 2021 at Virginia at age 79.³ He Danny Lee Simpson, July 9, 1942 - November 3, 2021. 1st LT Danny Lee Simpson, USMC Retired, 79, of Goodview, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard L. and Ruby Beckner Simpson; grandparents, Charles and Cora Simpson; brother, William Caroll Simpson and wife, Norma Jean; sisters, Joyce S. Myers, Janet S. Wilkerson, and Kay S. Carroll. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Harue T. Simpson; brother, Johnny Ray Simpson; brothers-in-law, Tsuyashi Tsujitani, Kyoto, Japan, and Wayne Wilkerson of Vinton; and several nieces and nephews. on November 6, 2021.³

     Johnny Ray Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He Johnny R. Simpson, Nov 1, 1952 - Nov 16, 2024. Johnny R. Simpson, 72, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard “John” and Ruby Beckner Simpson; sisters, Joyce Simpson Myers, Janet Simpson Wilkerson, Elizabeth Kay Simpson Carroll; brothers, William Carroll Simpson and Danny Lee Simpson; nephews, Austin Brian Carroll and Brent Jacob Carroll. Johnny was a graduate of Jefferson High School and retired from Roanoke County Schools. He was a longtime devoted member & Elder at Belmont Presbyterian Church. He was very devoted to his church and was constantly looking for opportunities for the church to reach out and help those in the community. He was also involved with the City Rescue Mission and the Special Olympics. Johnny is survived by nieces, Jobie Myers Batts (Billy), and Ronda Nelson (Ty); nephews Troy Wilkerson (Christy), Cory Carroll (Ashton), Billy Simpson (Diane), and Stephen Simpson; great niece, Katie Wilkerson; great nephews, Hunter Batts and Bennett Carroll; brother-in-law, Wayne Wilkerson; sister-in-law, Harue Simpson; his beloved dog Buck; as well as church family members and friends too numerous to mention. Private interment will be in King Family Cemetery.⁵ He was born on November 1, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He died on November 16, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.⁵

     Dale Hamilton Whittaker was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on October 31, 1936 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Virginia Carol Conner, daughter of Oliver Noel "Ollie" Conner and Mary Hazel Boone, on March 31, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,2,5,6 Dale Hamilton Whittaker died on June 21, 2009 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,4,5 He Dale Hamilton Whittaker, 72, of the White Gate Community Pearisburg, Giles County, Va., departed this life on earth for Heaven on Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2009, at the family home. Dale was born in the same home on October 31, 1936, at White Gate to the late John Marvin and Nellie Hamilton Whittaker. Dale was a member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, a loving husband, father, and grandfather; as well as a dedicated Christian man who never met a stranger. Dale served in the United States Air Force; was employed by Western Union, Burlington Industries; and retired from the Bland Correctional Center, where he was a licensed water treatment plant operator. Dale was also the fourth generation of his family to continue the family farm operation along the banks of Big Walker Creek. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Carl Allen (Cap) Whittaker, also of White Gate. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Virginia Carol Whittaker; one daughter, Rhonda Dale Gusler and her husband, Mark, of White Gate; two sons, Jeffrey Marvin Whittaker and his wife, Regina, of Goodview, Va., and Craig Hamilton Whittaker and his wife, Clara, of White Gate; one sister, Josephine (Sis) Waller, of Richfield, N.C; along with 11 grandchildren, Andrew and Molly Gusler, Todd, Maegan, Chana, Rachel, Grace, John, Susanne, Amelia, and Luke Whittaker; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family at Mount Zion; and his big black lab, "Bear." Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, with the Rev. Danny Shortridge officiating. Burial will be held in the Stinson Cemetery, White Gate. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the funeral home after 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Zion United Methodist, 236 White Pine Road, Pearisburg, Va. 24134.
on June 23, 2009.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-1654.⁷ Pearl Virgie "Pearlie" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,3,4 She was born on November 18, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone has a birth date of Nov 18, 1890.^7,9,1,3 She married Lewis Harvey Lancaster on November 10, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,10,4 As of November 10, 1907,her married name was Lancaster. Pearl Virgie "Pearlie" Conner died on February 2, 1973 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^9,3,4 She CHRISTIANSBURG - Pearl Conner Lancaster, 83, widow of Lewis Lancaster, died Friday at her home. She was formerly of Floyd County. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edmond Martin, Christiansburg; a son, Everett Lancaster, Salem. Burial in Wilson Cemetery there. on February 3, 1973.⁴

     Freeman Maurice Slusher Jr. was born on October 16, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Donna Elanie Whitlock, daughter of Donald McLane Whitlock and Priscilla Ellen Miller, on May 3, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 Freeman Maurice Slusher Jr. died on October 16, 2018 at Virginia at age 67.² He Freeman Maurice (F.M.) Slusher, Jr., passed away on October 16, 2018, at his home. F.M. was predeceased by his parents, Freeman Maurice and Ruth Gardner Slusher. He was the youngest of 50 grandchildren of George William and Clemmie Corn Slusher. He is survived by his wife, Donna Whitlock Slusher; sons Joey, of Christiansburg, Va., and Logan and his wife, Chelsea, of Winchester, Va; grandchildren, Austin, Caleb and Kinley; sisters, Nancy Hanley, of Wilmington, Del., and Janet Keith, of Willis, Va; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald McLane "Mac" and Priscilla Whitlock, of Floyd, Va; sisters-in-law, Shari Radford, of Floyd, and Anita and husband, Ashley Wimmer, of Rocky Mount, Va; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A lifelong farmer, F.M. took great pride in his cattle and in doing quality farm work, not only for himself, but also for friends and neighbors. Even as his physical pain limited his activity, he enjoyed being out on his tractor or in his pickup truck. F.M. enjoyed sharing a laugh with all whom he knew; he always had a ready joke or story to tell. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Burial Ground. on October 20, 2018.²

     Clyde Monroe Davis was buried at Elmore Family Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 719-16-9003.⁵ He was born on April 28, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Alice Elmore, daughter of Mack Osborn Elmore and Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, circa 1950.¹ Clyde Monroe Davis died on January 9, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^5,1 He DAVIS, Clyde Monroe, 88, of New Castle, died Sunday, January 9, 2000 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alice Elmore Davis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Gary Kerns, Alice (BeeBee) and Oren (Chip) Williams Jr; two grandsons, Daniel Kerns, and Christopher, and wife, Kristen Kerns; two great-grandchildren, Alaina Ponton, and Dillon Kerns; four brothers, Jesse "Jack" P. Davis, Thomas "Blacks" Davis, John W. Davis, and Harry Davis; two sisters, Ruby Wolfe, and Charlotte Hubbard; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle, with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmore Family Cemetery, where military rites will be given. Mr. Davis served 9 1/2 years with the 1st Infantry Division during World War II. Family will received friends 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home. on January 11, 2000.¹