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     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

     Jerry Wayne Obenchain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 12, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Patsy Jean Reynolds on July 26, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Jerry Wayne Obenchain died on November 7, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.³ He Jerry Wayne Obenchain, 77, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his home. Jerry was a member of New Covenant Christian Church. He retired from Roanoke County Schools Transportation Department, where he spent many years working as a mechanic. He loved to have his family around and enjoyed spending time sitting on the front porch feeding the squirrels and deer. Jerry also enjoyed spending time with his McDonald's friends for their Friday morning social. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Learleen Obenchain; brother, Dale Obenchain; as well as his mother-in-law, Blanche Edwards. Left behind to celebrate and cherish his life are his loving wife of 57 years, Patsy Reynolds Obenchain; his three girls, Renee Robertson (Russell), Lisa Casey (DJ), and Rhonda Armitage (Chuck); brother, Buddy Obenchain (Martha); grandchildren, Allen and Tyler Casey, Cameron Janney, Ryan Armitage, Brittany Goodman, and Brandon Robertson; 13 great-grandchildren; his McDonalds social crew, Allen and Mikey Wimmer, Mama Billie, Pat, and Miss Dot; also left to cherish his memory are numerous other loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends; and last but not least his cherished cat, Oreo. Jerry will be laid to rest at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 10, 2020.³

     Ralph Vaden Hypes was buried at Hypes Family Cemetery, near New Bethel Church, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 19, 1900.¹ He died on November 28, 1903 at age 3.¹