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     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 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. Funeral Services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 1999 with the Rev. Elliott Hipp officiating. Interment will be in the King Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on December 14, 1999.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-42-2756.⁹ William Carroll Simpson was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.³ He was born on January 12, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,9,4,5,6 He married Norma Jean Ingram on December 3, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,11 William Carroll Simpson died on September 3, 1992 at Kansas at age 54.^9,10

     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.^1,5,9 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. Funeral services will be conducted from Belmont Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 1996, with the Rev. Elliott Hipp officiating. Burial will be in the King Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Thursday. 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.^2,8 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. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Emily Hoyer. Interment will be in King Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Va., at a later date. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. 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. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Monday, April 14, 2003, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Walter L. Wood. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. 366-0707. on April 12, 2003.¹

     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

     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 224-92-1654.⁵ Pearl V./E. "Pearlie" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 She was born on November 18, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone has a birth date of Nov 18, 1890.^5,7,1,3 She married Lewis Harvey Lancaster, son of John Lewis Lancaster and Permelia Janney, on November 10, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of November 10, 1907,her married name was Lancaster. Pearl V./E. "Pearlie" Conner died on February 2, 1973 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,3

     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