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     His Social Security Number was 226-40-4637.⁶ Clarence A. "Jack" DeHart was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 18, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4,5 He married Vera Earlene Sumpter, daughter of James Hardee Sumpter and Addie Harmon, on December 28, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Clarence A. "Jack" DeHart died on September 20, 1970 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,4

     Ann Laurie "Annie" Smith was buried at Salem Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, 7745 Salem Chapel Road, Walnut Cove, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 245-96-3181.⁶ She was born on September 18, 1895 at Virginia; The SSDI and the North Carolina Death Index have a birth date of Sep 18, 1896.^4,6,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Crews.⁷ She married John Calvin Crews circa 1921.^7,8,5 Ann Laurie "Annie" Smith died on May 1, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^4,6,9,5

     Her Social Security Number was 456-90-8378.⁶ India Almena Smith was buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, Travis Co., Texas.⁴ She was born on December 12, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Mickey.⁷ She married Samuel Waite Mickey circa 1924.^3,4,7,8 India Almena Smith died on September 9, 1991 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 94.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6292.¹⁰ Harman Lee Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,9 He was born on February 9, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,5,6,8,9 He married Hazel Simpkins on November 12, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Harman Lee Smith and Hazel Simpkins were divorced on January 25, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Harman Lee Smith married Ternnie Lucilla Andrews on August 30, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia.^7,9 Harman Lee Smith died on February 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^10,12,6,9

     Goldie Vera Smith was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ Her married name was Gates.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9014.⁶ She married James Chester Hawkins Sr.⁷ Goldie Vera Smith and James Chester Hawkins Sr. were divorced.⁴ Her married name was Hawkins. Goldie Vera Smith was born on July 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of June 11, 1932,her married name was Montgomery.⁴ She married Quincy Bowman Montgomery on June 11, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Goldie Vera Smith and Quincy Bowman Montgomery were divorced on January 4, 1937 at Virginia.⁸ Goldie Vera Smith married James Erwin Gates on February 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,9 Goldie Vera Smith died on September 4, 2001 at North Carolina at age 96.^6,3 She GATES, Goldie Vera Smith Hawkins, died Tuesday, September 4, 2001. She was born in Floyd County, Va. to the late Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter Smith on July 6, 1905. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Erwin Gates; four sisters; and two brothers. Surviving are three children and their spouses, Chester Hawkins, Jr. and Norma of Oceanside, Calif., Gayle Gates Horrell and Jason of Walnut Cove, N.C., with whom she lived, and Ronald M. Gates and Lucy of Norfolk, Va; four grandchildren, Randall Hawkins, Bruce Hawkins, Ron Hawkins and wife, Sonia, all of California, and James Erwin Gates, II of Norfolk, Va; three great-grandchildren, Christina, David and Tara Hawkins of California; four nieces, Charlotte Wharton and husband, Jim of Black Mountain, N.C., Mary Lou Cheek and husband, Charles of Richmond, Va., Patricia Kelly and Colleen Kelley of Southbury, Conn. Mrs. Gates lived in Newport News from 1940 until 1970. After her husband's death in 1958, she became successful in real estate and continued to raise and educate her children. She moved to Roanoke in 1970, where she joined the First Baptist Church and was an active member for many years. She belonged to the Fidelis Sunday School Class, the XYZ's and the Women's Missionary Union. Her Faith was strong. In 1999 she moved with her daughter and son-in-law to North Carolina where her church family has been Salem Chapel United Church of Christ and Pastor Larry Williams. Mrs. Gates was a loving mother, community volunteer, friend to many and a faithful Christian. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be Friday, September 7, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation 30 minutes prior to the service at Oakey's Downtown Chapel, Roanoke. Burial will be Saturday, September 8, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. in Pennisula Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to The Alma Hunt Cottage, Virginia Baptist Children's Home and Family Service, P.O. Box 730, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements by Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove, N.C. on September 7, 2001.³

     James Chester Hawkins Sr. and Goldie Vera Smith were divorced.⁴ James Chester Hawkins Sr. married Goldie Vera Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter.¹ James Chester Hawkins Sr. was born on January 22, 1900 at Virginia.^5,3

     James Chester Hawkins Jr. was born on February 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 He married Norma Louise Balochie on June 10, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Zena Matilda "Mattie" Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9013.⁶ She was born on December 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,4,5 As of circa 1930,her married name was Ferguson.⁷ She married Francis Eugene Ferguson Jr. circa 1930.^4,7,5 Zena Matilda "Mattie" Smith died on October 20, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^3,6,4,5

     Joseph Alvah Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 3, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He died on January 15, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 063-20-9159.⁵ Her married name was Kelly.⁴ Mabel Virginia Smith married Patrick B. Kelly.⁴ Mabel Virginia Smith was born on May 4, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 She died on November 11, 2000 at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 93.^5,3,4 She KELLY, Mabel Virginia Smith, died on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2000. Born in Floyd, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she was the youngest of seven siblings, four of whom lived to be nonagenarians. She was the widow of Patrick B. Kelly, an attorney, and the founder of the first school of Criminal Science in the nation. She had lived in Roanoke, Virginia, Chicago, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia, New York City and, since 1969, in Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut. In her long and full life she had a capacity for collecting people. Her wit and charm, but also generosity of heart and ability to listen attracted many to her. Her major field of interest and study was in psychology. Her final act of generosity was to donate her body for research at the Yale School of Medicine. A communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Southbury, she had converted to Catholicism after her marriage. Her religious studies were under the direction of Mother Frances Prussett, of the Cenacle in Chicago. Mother Prussett was herself a convert, from Roanoke, Virginia. Mabel chose the name Frances for her confirmation name. Mabel had worked in a supervisory capacity for Mutual of New York Life Insurance Co. Among her duties was overseeing the placement of work study pupils in cooperation with the New York City Public Schools. While living in New York she served as the Deputy Commissioner of Manhattan's West Side, for the Girl Scout's of America. She was elected an honorary member of the Gamma Alpha (Manhattan) chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a women's International Honor Society for educators. In Southbury she was formerly a member of the League of Women Voters, as well as a member of the Democratic Party. She will be remembered for her hospitality and culinary skills. As an early resident of Heritage Village she set a standard for party giving, earning the title of the Pearl Mesta of Heritage Village. She is survived by her remaining sister, Goldie Gates of Walnut Cove, North Carolina; two daughters, Patricia and Colleen, both of Southbury; and many nephews and nieces throughout the country. A memorial service and reception will be held at 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Southbury, Conn. on Saturday, December 2, 2000. Donations in her memory may be made to the Yale School of Medicine, to St. Mary's Hospital, or to the Sisters of Divine Compassion in White Plains, New York or Heritage Village Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 2045, Southbury, Conn. 06488 on November 16, 2000.⁴

     James Haden F. Holt was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He was born on February 11, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He married Lucy Frances Wimmer on December 22, 1870 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ James Haden F. Holt died on April 11, 1933 at age 82.^4,1,3

     Lucy Frances Wimmer was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born on August 27, 1855 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married James Haden F. Holt, son of James Edmond Holt and Mary Lucy E. "Polly" Huff, on December 22, 1870 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ As of December 22, 1870,her married name was Holt. Lucy Frances Wimmer died on May 31, 1944 at age 88.^2,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9730.⁶ Reecie Marie Green was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 She was born on November 12, 1929 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,7,8 She married Nova Franklin DeWeese, son of Ernest Duskin DeWeese and Mary Ada "Merrily" Blankenship, on October 31, 1954 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^1,9,2,3,4 As of October 31, 1954,her married name was DeWeese.⁴ Reecie Marie Green died on October 26, 1996 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,6,9,2,3,7 She DeWEESE, Reecie Green, 66, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 26, 1996, in a Rocky Mount nursing home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Minnie Richards Green, and five brothers, Claude, Ernest, Bill, Ervin and Luther Green. She was the widow of Nova F. DeWeese. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Sherwood (Audrey) Nichols of Callaway, Mary Lois Green of Rocky Mount and Mrs. Cecil (Bertha) Guilliams of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. on October 27, 1996.⁹

     Ruby Edna Beckner married Howard Leonard "John" Simpson, son of Charles Henry Simpson and Cora Alice DeWeese.^1,2,4 Ruby Edna Beckner was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8788.⁶ Her married name was Simpson. She was born on April 7, 1916 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,5,3 She died on December 13, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^6,1,4 She SIMPSON, Ruby Beckner, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 13, 1999 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. (John) Simpson; son, William Carroll Simpson; daughter, Janet Simpson Wilkerson; twin brother, Russell Edwin Beckner. She was a dedicated member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church. Surviving are daughters, Joyce S. Myers, Kay S. Carroll; sons, Danny L. Simpson and wife Harue, Johnny Ray Simpson; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Norma Jean Simpson; son-in-law, Wayne W. Wilkerson; dear friends, Louise Ashley, Virginia Overstreet. Interment will be in the King Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain. on December 14, 1999.¹

     Lt. Col. William Carroll Simpson was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 227-42-2756.¹² He was born on January 12, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{13,12,4,5,6,8} He married Norma Jean Ingram on December 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,14,8 Lt. Col. William Carroll Simpson died on September 3, 1992 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Kansas, at age 54.^12,13,8 He Lt. Col. William C. Simpson, U.S. Army retired, age 54, died Thursday, September 3, 1992 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Born January 12, 1938 in Roanoke, Va. he was preceded in death by his father, Howard L. "John" Simpson. Lt. Col. Simpson was a 1960 graduate of VMI and retired after 25 years service in the U.S. Army. At the time of his death he was employed by the Titan Applications, Leavenworth, Kan. Surviving are his wife, Norma Ingram Simpson; two sons, William C. Simpson, Jr., Kansas City, Mo; Stephen S. Simpson, of the home; mother, Ruby Beckner Simpson, Roanoke; two brothers, Danny Simpson, Corpus Christi, Texas; Johnny R. Simpson, Roanoke; three sisters, Joyce Myers, Kay Carroll and Janet Wilkerson, all of Vinton. Interment with full military honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery. on September 5, 1992.⁸

     Janet Faye Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on April 20, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of October 19, 1968,her married name was Wilkerson.³ She married Wayne William Wilkerson on October 19, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,6,3 Janet Faye Simpson died on September 25, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^1,5,11 She WILKERSON, Janet Simpson, 52, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 25, 1996, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a life long member of Belmont Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her father, H. L. (John) Simpson; and a brother, Wm. Caroll Simpson. Surviving are her husband, Wayne W. Wilkerson; a daughter, Ronda Renea Wilkerson, of the home; a son, Troy Shane Wilkerson, Roanoke; mother, Ruby B. Simpson, Roanoke; brothers and a sister-in-law, Danny L. and Harue Simpson, Corpus Christi, Texas, Johnny Ray Simpson, Roanoke; sisters, Joyce S. Myers, Kay S. Carroll, both of Vinton; mother-in-law, Pauline Wilkerson, Roanoke; sisters-in-law and their husbands, Sheryl and Mike English, Roanoke, Debi and Terry Hopkins, Hardy; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Simpson, Lansing, Kansas; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the King Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain. on September 26, 1996.

     Joyce Ann Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 6, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of July 22, 1959,her married name was Myers.⁵ She married Willie Irby Myers on July 22, 1959 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Joyce Ann Simpson and Willie Irby Myers were divorced on April 24, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Joyce Ann Simpson died on November 3, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,10 She Joyce Ann Simpson Myers, 72, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Howard L. (John) and Ruby Beckner Simpson, brother, Carrol Simpson and a sister, Janet Wilkerson. Joyce Ann was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School. She retired from Bell Atlantic and was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her daughter, Jobie Lynne Myers-Batts and husband, Billy; son, Tony Lee Myers; grandson and the light of her life, William "Hunter" Batts; brothers, Danny Lee Simpson and wife, Harue; Johnny Ray Simpson; sister, Elizabeth Kay Simpson Carroll; brother-in-law, Wayne Wilkerson; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Simpson; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in King Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Va. on November 4, 2012.²

     Willie Irby Myers was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 25, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,4 He married Joyce Ann Simpson, daughter of Howard Leonard "John" Simpson and Ruby Edna Beckner, on July 22, 1959 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2 Willie Irby Myers and Joyce Ann Simpson were divorced on April 24, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Willie Irby Myers died on April 11, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^5,1,7 He MYERS, Willie Irby, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 11, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nora Myers; brothers, Eugene and Lewis Myers; and sisters, June Thornhill and Betty Saunders. Surviving are his son, Tony Lee Myers of Roanoke; daughter, Jobie Myers-Batts and husband, Billy of Vinton; grandson and pride and joy, Hunter Batts; brothers, Jack Myers of Port Charlotte, Fla., John Myers of Roanoke; sister, Josephine Hall of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on April 12, 2003.¹

     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