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     His Social Security Number was 223-36-2455.⁸ Leo Stanford Meador was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9 He was born on March 19, 1931 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,5,7 He married Mary Alice Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on August 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Leo Stanford Meador died on September 13, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^8,4,6 He Leo Stanford Meador, of Roanoke County, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013 at the age of 82. He was born in Roanoke County on March 19, 1931 to the late Howard and Essie Meador. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Palmer Meador and a sister, Frankie Marie Welcher. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church for many years. He loved fishing and playing the banjo with his friends. Mr. Meador worked for Henry Brabham in Vinton at Virginia Ave. Gas Station and at the River Gas Station. He would help out anyone, and had a smile for all. He is survived by his children, Michael E. Meador and wife, Joyce, Jerry W. Meador and Drema G. Meador. His siblings are Roscoe Meador and wife, Mildred, Shelby Meador and wife, Betty, and Larry Meador and wife, Susan. Graveside services will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend "Thank You's" to Red Hill Baptist Church and Good Samaritan Hospice, and Christina Poff and Jayne, his nurse for the great care they gave. on September 15, 2013.⁴

     Johnny Chester Palmer was born on September 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Mary Virginia Mayhew on January 2, 1958 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Johnny Chester Palmer and Mary Virginia Mayhew were divorced on August 9, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Johnny Chester Palmer married Mary Karen Peters on November 2, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Johnny Chester Palmer died on November 26, 2021 at Virginia at age 85.¹¹

     Charles Lee "Charlie" Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-48-8898.¹¹ He was born on October 21, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,11,6 He died on March 7, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,4,11,5 He Charles Lee Palmer, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. He was a quiet, gentle person who loved animals and the outdoors. He was predeceased by his parents, Chester Morgan and Kate Orander Palmer; brother, Thomas Palmer; sister, Frances Simmons; and a nephew, David Allen Simmons. Surviving family includes a brother, Johnny Palmer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Leo Meador, Ruby McDaniel and Kathy and Bill Boyd; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Herbert, Chris and Mike Arnold. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. on March 9, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 138-01-9291.⁷ Woodrow Blankenship Sr. was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,8 He was born on December 7, 1915 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,8 He married Annie May Palmer, daughter of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on July 3, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Woodrow Blankenship Sr. died on March 31, 1997 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,2,8,6 He BLANKENSHIP, Woodrow, Sr., 81, of Goodview, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997, at his residence. He was a retired carpenter/builder. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Angela Renee Blankenship. Survivors include his wife, Annie Maye Palmer Blankenship; four sons and daughters-in-law, Woodrow Jr. and Sharon Blankenship, Midlothian, Va., Allen and Judy Blankenship , Goodview, Roy and Gail Blankenship, Hazelgreen, Ala., David and Wanda Blankenship, Goodview; three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Gordon Tuck, Bedford, Carolyn and Sonny Gresham, Goodview, Mary Alice and Robin Colwell, Salem; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Basham Primitive Baptist Church in Stewartsville. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. on April 1, 1997.²

     Mamie Ella Palmer Mamie Ella Palmer Walters, 85, of Bedford County, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Franklin County. She was born on July 28, 1931 in Bedford County to the late Hardy Valentine Palmer and Annie Leona Dickerson. She was also preceded by her husband, Louis Earl Walters. Surviving are her children, Darrell (Donna) Walters, Shane (Lisa) Walters, and Trina (Mike) Maxey; four grandchildren, one step-grandson, two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 28, 1931 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of December 18, 1951,her married name was Walters.⁵ She married Louis Earl Walters on December 18, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5,9 Mamie Ella Palmer died on July 23, 2017 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     Louis Earl Walters was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on March 25, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mamie Ella Palmer, daughter of Hardy Valentine Palmer and Lena Annie Dickerson, on December 18, 1951 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Louis Earl Walters died on August 3, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,4,5 He Louis Earl Walters, age 74 of Roanoke, passed away Monday. He served with the Army during World War II. Survivors are his wife, Mamie E. Walters; two sons, Darrell Mickey Walters, Earl Shane Walters, both of Roanoke; a daughter, Trina Maxey, Goodview; a brother, Gene R. Walters, Roanoke; one sister, Emma Huddleston, Moneta; two granddaughters; one grandson; two stepgranddaughters; two stepgrandsons. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. on August 5, 1992.⁵

     Dorothy Palmer was buried at Parrish Chapel Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,8 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-7408.⁹ She was born on June 8, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4,8,9,10 As of June 25, 1955,her married name was Collins.⁴ She married Ray Felty Collins on June 25, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,11 Dorothy Palmer died on June 24, 2013 at Virginia at age 80.^3,8,9 She Dorothy P. Collins, of Roanoke, and formerly of Goodview, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born on June 8, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy and Lena Palmer; husband, Ray Collins; and brothers, Leslie Palmer, Hardy Palmer (Gene) and Donald Palmer; and her partner, Cecil Saunders. Survivors are son, Jeffrey Collins (Rae) and family; daughters, Debra Ayers (Donald) and Wanda Hypes (Larry); grandchildren, Kelly, Cindy, Chasity (Tony), Donald Jr., Buck (Miranda), and Angie (John); great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tony Jr., Saulo, Victoria, Allie, Noah, Waylon, Jayden, Wyatt, and Keira; great-great-grandson, Blake; sister, Mamie Walters; sister-in-law, Pauline Palmer; stepsons, Darry Huddleston and Kenny Duncan; numerous nieces and nephews; and friends, Bill and Peggy Guy and Linda Davis. Interment will follow in Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chamblissburg. on June 27, 2013.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8747.⁴ Hubert Glynn Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 He was born on June 28, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7,8 He married Evelyn Geneva Crotts on April 17, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,7,12 Hubert Glynn Rakes died on February 28, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,6,7 He Mr. Hubert Rakes, age 59, of Salem, passed away February 28, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Crotts Rakes; daughters, Judy R. Hatcher, Roanoke; Debbie Rakes, Roanoke; Cathy Schiffer, Tallahassee, Fla; granddaughter, Kristin Hatcher, Norfolk; grandson, Chip Hatcher, Roanoke; father, Alfred P. Rakes, Salem; brother, Bill Rakes, Roanoke; sisters, Nelda King, Carolyn Adkins, both of Union City, Tenn; Joyce Rakes, Salem; Linda Battle, Boca Roton, Fla; He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie G. Rakes, granddaughter, Tiffany Dawn Newcomb, and sister, Shelby J. Rakes. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 2, 1990.⁶

     Shelby Jean Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 5, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She died on February 26, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴

     Billy Lynn "Bill" Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 15, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Myrtle Evelyn "Georgie" Doss on December 22, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Billy Lynn "Bill" Rakes died on November 16, 2023 at Virginia at age 90.⁵ He Bill Rakes, February 15, 1933 - November 16, 2023. Bill Rakes of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, formerly of Roanoke and Salem, VA, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Bill's career in the banking industry spanned 42 years including working his way from teller to bank president and CEO of Southwest Virginia Savings Bank. After retirement, he continued as Chairman of the Board of FNB Bank. Bill was preceded in death by parents Alfred P. and Annie G. Rakes, sister and brother-in-law Nelda and Willard King; brother Hubert Rakes; sisters Joyce Rakes and Shelby Jean Rakes; and great-granddaughter Kaylyn Perdue Thrush. Bill's memory will live in the hearts of his beloved wife of 70 years, Georgie Rakes; daughter and son-in-law Teresa and David Schoonover; son and daughter-in-law Gary (Butch) and Deborah Rakes; sister Linda Battle, sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and LD Adkins; sister-in-law Evelyn Rakes; grandchildren Shawn and Cheryl Rakes, Christina and Travis Perdue, Chelsea Rakes, and Casey and Marc Haren. He also has many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and associates. Graveside service with military honors at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. on November 22, 2023.⁵

     Nelda Frances Rakes Nelda established and owned the former Nelda's Flower Shop in Troy for 28 years and was a member of Union City First Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women organization. She is survived by two daughters and her son-in-law, Sandra and Jack Blair of Union City and Pam Betts of Rives; her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Linda King of Union City; five grandsons, two great-grandsons; her brother Bill Rakes of Moneta, VA; three sisters, Carolyn Adkins, Linda Battle of Union City and Joyce Rakes of Roanoke, VA.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6073.¹¹ She was buried at East View Cemetery, Union City, Obion Co., Tennessee.¹² She was born on August 2, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,3,4,12,6 As of October 19, 1946,her married name was King.³ She married Willard William King, son of Paul Robert King and Carrie Alice Poff, on October 19, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,12,10 Nelda Frances Rakes died on August 24, 2005 at Tennessee at age 78.^11,12

     Leigh D. Adkins died in March, 1937 at Obion Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He married Carolyn Ann Rakes, daughter of Alfred Preston Rakes and Annie Maggie Gearheart, on August 22, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5

     Frederick Cooper Battle was buried at East View Cemetery, Union City, Obion Co., Tennessee.² He Mr. Frederick Cooper "Fred" Battle, 72, of Union City passed away 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at his home. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. He was born November 19, 1943, in Roanoke, Virginia, son of the late William McDowell and Treva (Cooper) Battle. Fred was an avid antique collector. He had been employed as a financial advisor for National Business College in Salem, Virginia and was regional manager for the former Money Place in Union City. He served in the United States Navy and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Rakes) Battle of Union City; one daughter, Jennifer Battle of South Fulton; two grandchildren, Ryan Moore and Erin McDaniel both of South Fulton; one brother and sister-in-law, Darden and Carol Battle of Richmond, Virginia; and one sister-in-law, Kathy Battle of Floyd, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Nina Hatcher and Treva Elizabeth Battle; and three brothers, Ed Battle, Bill Battle and Hurley Battle.³ He was born on November 19, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Linda Gale Rakes, daughter of Alfred Preston Rakes and Annie Maggie Gearheart, on August 21, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Frederick Cooper Battle died on September 20, 2016 at Union City, Obion Co., Tennessee, at age 72.^2,3

     Joyce Belle Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 18, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her marriage and divorce records have a birth date of Jan 19, 1944 and her gravestone has Jan 8, 1944.^2,3,4,5 She married James Nye Pauley on November 20, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of November 20, 1969,her married name was Pauley.² Joyce Belle Rakes and James Nye Pauley were divorced on February 5, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Joyce Belle Rakes Joyce Belle Rakes, 72, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rakes; brother, Hubert Rakes; sister, Nelda King and brother-in-law, Willard King; infant sister, Shelby Jean Rakes. She is survived by a brother, Bill Rakes, and sister-in-law, Georgie Rakes; sister, Carolyn Atkins, and brother-in-law, L.D. Atkins; sister, Linda Battle; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Rakes. on May 20, 2013.⁶ She died on May 17, 2016 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,6

     Evelyn Geneva Crotts Evelyn Crotts Rakes, 92, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1932, to the late Amos Maxwell and Erma Carlena Frantz Crotts. Throughout her life, she grew to love ceramics, became an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, and cheered on the Washington Redskins which brought her much happiness. What she cherished most, though, was her family and the time they spent together. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Hubert G. Rakes. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Judith Rakes Robertson (Clinton), Debbie Rakes Puckett, and Cathy Rakes Schiffer; grandchildren, Kristin Hatcher Famuliner (Chance), Richard “Chip” Hatcher, and Kristen Puckett (Keeoyn); great-grandchildren, Noah Hatcher, Terra Famuliner, Marin Famuliner, Randi Puckett, Zamari Ramsey, Xaeden Ramsey, Keylan Ramsey, Keyonni Ramsey, Triston Duncan (Chandler), Izik Duncan, and Aiddon Duncan. She was involved in church her entire life and was a member at West Salem Baptist for over 20 years. Christ was her solid ground and she loved the Lord with her whole heart. Her life exemplified 2nd Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. The family is eternally grateful for Dr. Konstance, Good Samaritan Hospice, and especially her nurse, Kendra, who stayed with the family during Evelyn’s passing. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on February 12, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of April 17, 1950,her married name was Rakes.¹ She married Hubert Glynn Rakes, son of Alfred Preston Rakes and Annie Maggie Gearheart, on April 17, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2,4 Evelyn Geneva Crotts died on September 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 92.⁴

     Connie Lee Garst was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her married name was Nichols.¹ She married Curtis Andrew "Curt" Nichols, son of James Thomas Nichols and Bertha May Shilling.^1,2,5,3 Connie Lee Garst was born on August 25, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on September 11, 2018 at Virginia at age 74.³ She Connie Garst Nichols, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Dollie Wood Garst, husband, Curtis Andrew Nichols, and brother, Hugh Garst. Connie was a 1962 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. She worked as an X-Ray Technician in the Roanoke Valley for more than 40 years before retiring from Carilion Health Systems. Surviving are her son, Kevin Nichols; daughter, Tiffany Wheeler and partner, Rebecca Hamrick; grandchildren, Skyler Nichols and Connor Wheeler; sister, Sandy Garst Hunter and husband George; brother, Mike Garst and Sandra Ward; additional beloved family members, Helen Taylor, Frances Kondratuik, Suzanne Hannabass, and Danny Hannabass and her beloved pet Conrad. Funeral services will be conducted noon, Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 13, 2018.³