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     Lillie Frances Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,9 She was born on September 13, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^10,9,3 As of May 20, 1950,her married name was Muse.⁸ She married George Clarence Muse on May 20, 1950 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Lillie Frances Palmer and George Clarence Muse were divorced on April 9, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of April 19, 1957,her married name was Simmons.⁸ Lillie Frances Palmer married Floyd Allen Simmons on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,8 Lillie Frances Palmer died on October 18, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^10,9

     Floyd Allen Simmons was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,8 His Social Security Number was 223-38-5638.⁴ He was born on June 29, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7,6 He married Lillie Frances Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Floyd Allen Simmons died on September 15, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^{3,4,5,9,6,1,8} He SIMMONS, Floyd Allen, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Rosebud Simmons; a brother, Hubert W. Simmons; and his wife, Mary Mac Simmons. Surviving are two brothers, Sidney A. and Harold R. Simmons; a sister, Rachael Radcliff, all of Rocky Mount; also surviving are a number of stepchildren and a number of stepgrandchildren. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 16, 1998.⁸

     Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,8 His Social Security Number was 225-48-8899.⁵ He and Jeanette Rebecca Adeline Etter were divorced.⁶ Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer was born on August 18, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,7,12 He married Jeanette Rebecca Adeline Etter on July 19, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Thomas Lee "Tommy" Palmer died on July 15, 1992 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 51.^3,5,6,8 He Thomas Lee Palmer, age 51, of Wytheville, formerly of Roanoke, died suddenly Wednesday as a result of an accident. Survivors include his father, Chester Morgan Palmer; two brothers, Johnny C. Palmer of Roanoke; Charles L. Palmer of Glade Hill; three sisters, Mary P. Meador of Boones Mill; Ruby P. McDaniel, Kathy P. Murray, both of Roanoke; aunt, May Blakenship of Goodview; also several nieces and nephews and a very dear friend, Mattie Fisher. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 17, 1992.⁸

     David Allen Simmons was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on February 28, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He died on November 26, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.^4,5

     Archie Dennis Hollins was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,6 He was born on May 16, 1883 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4,6 He married Lillie Hattie Palmer, daughter of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on March 28, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,6,7,2,5 Archie Dennis Hollins died on November 12, 1967 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,6 He The funeral for Archie D. Hollins, 84, of Rt. 1, Goodview, will be Wednesday with burial in Mountain View. Surviving are his wife, Lillie Palmer Hollins; two daughters, Mrs. Gene Kirk, De Land, Fla; Mrs. William R. McLain, Goodview; four brothers, B. Frank Hollins, Portsmouth, Moyer Hollins, Radford, Irby Hollins, Roanoke, Leak Hollins, Copper Hill; a sister, Mrs. Jeanette Isom, Galax. on November 14, 1967.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5092.³ Charles Curtis McDaniel was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7 He was born on May 28, 1932 at Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^{1,4,5,6,2,3,8} He married Ruby Mae Palmer, daughter of Chester Morgan Palmer and Kate Elizabeth Orander, on May 17, 1971 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Curtis McDaniel died on August 2, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.^4,5,6,8,7 He Mr. Charles C. McDaniel, 41, of 1032A Campbell Ave., passed away in a local hospital Thursday. Mr. McDaniel is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby McDaniel, Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Thomas, Roanoke; Mrs. Brenda Smith, Salem; Miss Jerrie McDaniel, Roanoke; Miss Patricia McDaniel, Roanoke; Miss Deborah McDaniel, Vine Grove, Ky; two sons, Charles McDaniel, Jr., Roanoke and John McDaniel, Roanoke. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. on August 4, 1973.⁷

     Mary Alice Palmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-1142.¹¹ She was born on December 8, 1934 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^11,4,5 As of August 20, 1954,her married name was Meador.⁴ She married Leo Stanford Meador on August 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,12,4 Mary Alice Palmer died on March 11, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^11,3,13 She Mary Alice Palmer Meador, 76, of Boones Mill, went home to her heavenly father on Friday, March 11, 2011, after battling renal cancer for the past 15 months. She was the daughter of the late Chester M. Palmer and Kate Orander Palmer. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Simmons, two brothers, Charles Lee Palmer, Thomas Palmer, a nephew, David Allen Simmons, and a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Meador. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Leo S. Meador, of Boones Mill; two sons, Michael E. Meador (Joyce) and Jerry W. Meador; a daughter, Dreama Meador ; a brother, Johnny C. Palmer (Mary Kay); and two sisters, Ruby McDaniel and Kathy Boyd (Bill) ; five nieces and three nephews. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She had a passion for the Lord and her children and her life was centered around them. A special thank you to all of the friends, family and church family that visited, prayed and shared meals during Mary's illness. A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 13, 2011.³

     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 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 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