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     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3847.⁴ Russell Clifton Willis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on February 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Irene Laurene Wimmer, daughter of Albert Harvey Wimmer and Lydia Pathenia Palmer, on November 10, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,7 Russell Clifton Willis died on September 1, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,6 He Russell C. "Catfish" Willis, age 60, of 3526 Valley View Ave., N.W. died Thursday evening in a local hospital. Mr. Willis was retired from Meadow Gold Dairy. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Irene Wimmer Willis; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael Bowles; grandson, Michael Bowles, II; granddaughter, Kristy Bowles, Suffolk; two brothers, George E. Willis, Howard C. Willis; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Trent, Mrs. Hazel Witt, all of Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews. on September 3, 1983.⁶

     Harold Otis Stull On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Harold “Papa” Stull, 78, of Salem, Virginia, left his earthly home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family. Born April 27, 1945, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Madeline Shilling Hall, he is also preceded in death by his “brother”, Danny Shilling. Harold grew up in Salem and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School. After graduation, Harold enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Charleston AFB in South Carolina. He fnished at the top of his class as an aircraft mechanic and achieved the rank of Sgt. After an honorable discharge, he continued his career as a diesel/large engine mechanic for Aaron J. Conner General Contractor. He took a level of pride in his work, whether at his job or around the house, that was second to none. He was fully dedicated and uncompromising when it came to his family. Harold loved the outdoors, cutting the grass and washing cars. He was an enthusiastic sports fan, especially UVA Cavaliers football and basketball, and considered himself, “One True Hoo.” Harold loved his 1971 Boss Mustang so much that he bought it twice! Harold adored his family and cherished the time spent with them. He was a fully dedicated father, even after the children were grown, and a doting “Papa” to his grandchildren. Harold was an inspiration to so many and lived a life full of love, loyalty, kindness, integrity, honor, and perseverance. In fact, Harold WAS the defnition of a “family man”! Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Martin Stull; daughters, Kim Rhinehardt and husband, Bob, Karen Critzer and husband, Mark, and Leigh Ogle; grandchildren, Ashley Barnes and husband, Lucas, Derek Critzer, Jordan Ogle, Sydney Ogle, and Ty Ogle; sisters-in-law, Judy Martin, Peggy Brown and Patsy Lively; brother, Robert Stull and wife, Patsy. The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Occupational Therapist, Angela Billingsley, the medical team at University of Virginia Medical Center, and their loving church family at Catawba Valley Baptist for their compassionate care and loving kindness expressed both to Harold and their family.⁶ He was born on April 27, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Linda Jo Martin on July 24, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 Harold Otis Stull died on April 18, 2024 at Virginia at age 78.⁶

     Robert Marion Stull Robert Marion Stull, 77 of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Lama Stull; mother, Madeline Hall; son, Adam Stull; and brother, Harold Stull. Robert’s pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and proudly served two years in AmeriCorps Vista. He enjoyed reading on his kindle and collecting vintage radios. He was a dedicated member of Beaver Creek Church and loved driving the church bus. He is survived by his wife of 52 1/2 years, Patsy Bowyer Stull; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Lisa Stull and John and Teanna Stull; grandchildren, Jacob Stull (Grace Turman), Christopher Stull (Riley Huff), Jameson Stull, and Ava Stull; bonus grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Brandon Smith, and Suzanne Smith; brothers, Richard Stull and Roy Stull; sisters, Peggy Kisner and Connie Trace; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Leigh Ogle and Karen Critzer for their love and support during the time of Robert’s illness.⁴ He was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 7, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 He married Patsy Marie Bowyer on May 26, 1972 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 Robert Marion Stull died on October 2, 2024 at Virginia at age 77.⁴

     Waynetta Elizabeth Weeks was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5324.⁵ She was born on September 23, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Records have a birth date of Sep 24, 1937.^1,7,3,5,8,6 As of July 25, 1957,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Eldridge Francis "Frankie" Palmer Sr., son of Luther McKinley Palmer and Audrey Dehaven Conner, on July 25, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Waynetta Elizabeth Weeks and Eldridge Francis "Frankie" Palmer Sr. were divorced on March 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Waynetta Elizabeth Weeks died on October 25, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^7,3,4 She Mrs. Waynetta Weeks Palmer, age 47, of 1944 Greenridge Rd., N.W. passed away Thursday. She is survived by her husband, E. Frank Palmer; one daughter, Mrs. Shelby Jean Graham, Buchanan; two sons, Eldridge F. Palmer, Jr., Brian Steven Palmer, both of Roanoke; mother, Mrs. Opal Deaton Cable, Salem. Interment will take place in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 26, 1984.⁴

     Horace Barksdale/Boxdale Obenchain was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 227-09-4085.⁵ He was born on June 7, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1916.^5,2,3,6 He married Learleen DeHaven Palmer, daughter of Luther McKinley Palmer and Audrey Dehaven Conner, on May 9, 1936 at Fort Lewis, Virginia.^1,2,3 Horace Barksdale/Boxdale Obenchain died on November 28, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-8194.¹¹ Lewis Dale Obenchain was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 23, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{11,4,5,6,7,12} He married Lucille Ann Dodson on March 21, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Lewis Dale Obenchain and Lucille Ann Dodson were divorced on May 15, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Lewis Dale Obenchain died on August 30, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,11,8 He OBENCHAIN, Lewis, ("Dale"), 59, of Salem, passed away Monday, August 30, 1999. He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Learleen Obenchain. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Greg and Mary Beth Obenchain of Shawsville, Rick and Sheila Obenchain, Teresa and Bruce Lucado, Karen and Chuck Woolwine, all of Salem; grandchildren, Michael, Greg, John and Jasper Obenchain, Rebecca, Danielle, Candice and Joey Obenchain, Andy and Sam Lucado, Cody Woolwine; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Juanita Obenchain, Jerry and Patsy Obenchain. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 2, 1999.²

     Juanita June Neighbors was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8191.⁴ She was born on June 26, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 As of February 24, 1977,her married name was Obenchain.⁵ She married Horace McKinley "Buddy" Obenchain, son of Horace Barksdale/Boxdale Obenchain and Learleen DeHaven Palmer, on February 24, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Juanita June Neighbors died on February 1, 2009 at Virginia at age 80.^1,4 She Juanita Neighbors Grim Obenchain, 80, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. She was born on June 26, 1928, in Roanoke County and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lottie Neighbors. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Juanita loved her vegetable and flower gardens. She retired from Roanoke County Public Schools as a bus driver. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by her first husband, James Woodson Grim Jr; and a sister, Hazel Ryder. She is survived by her husband, Horace "Buddy" Obenchain; her children, Brenda and Phil Argabright, James "Woody" and Brenda Grim, and Mark and Mary Grim; her brothers and sisters, Calvin and Kathy Neighbors, Marie and David Guilliams, Betty and Paul Gardner, Evelyn and Buck Deel, Douglas and Ivy Neighbors, and Daniel Neighbors and friend Dawn; two grandchildren, Phyllis and Brent Hypes, and Joseph "Joe" Grim; three greatgrandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 3, 2009.¹