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     Her Social Security Number was 235-62-3267.⁵ Virginia Emogene Pettrey was buried at Pettrey Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,1 She was born on April 18, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 16, 1934,her married name was Lawrence.^1,2 She married Oscar Harless Lawrence, son of Archer Almond "Arch" Lawrence and Virginia Caroline "Jennie" Pettrey, on April 16, 1934 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Virginia Emogene Pettrey died on July 6, 2007 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 91.^5,6,4,1 She HAMPTON, Va. — Virginia Pettrey Lawrence, 91 of Hampton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday July 6, 2007. Born April 18, 1916 at Lick Creek, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Fannie Gautier Pettrey. Ms. Lawrence retired from Coates & Clarke Corporation in 1978. She was a disciple of Christ and a very active member of Bethel Baptist Church in Hampton. She had been a resident of the peninsula for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar H. Lawrence. Surviving are four sons, Fred O. Lawrence of Yorktown, Va., Ed Lawrence of Lerona, Jack Lawrence of Pipestem and Bill Lawrence of Newport News, Va; two daughters, Mary Lively of Yorktown, Va., and Joyce Cahoon of Highland Springs, Va; one sister, Bertha M. Vest of Charlotte, N.C; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; one special ‘ daughter of the heart’, Hannah Morrow of Rock Hill, S.C. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday July 9, 2007 at Bethel Baptist Church in Hampton, Va., with Pastor Lloyd Donica officiating. Graveside services and burial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday July 11, 2007 at the Luther Pettrey Cemetery on Lick Creek Road, Pipestem, with Rev. Gene Harmon officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Luther Pettrey Cemetery, C/O E.G. Lawrence, 266 Clover Lane, Lerona, WV 25971. Online guest register at www.pivontfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.J. Smith Funeral Home, Newport News, Va., and local arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton. on July 9, 2007.⁶

     Nancy Bird Nancy Bird Conner, age 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born April 9, 1938 in Princeton, West Virginia to Ervin and Ercel Bird. Mrs. Conner was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Elmer Dale Conner. Surviving are her sons, David Sowers of Virginia, Randy Sowers of Princeton, West Virginia, Jerry Pettrey and wife Joanna of New Mexico, Jeffrey Pettrey and wife Alicia of Wilkesboro; and numerous grandchildren.² She was born on April 9, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 24, 1986,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Elmer Dale Conner, son of Elmer Eli Conner and Gracie Lucille Walker, on January 24, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Nancy Bird died on April 22, 2018 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 80.²

     Gary Waynes Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 227-92-3163.⁷ He was born on November 14, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,5 He married Dorcas Elaine Underwood on July 29, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Gary Waynes Nichols died on October 23, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^7,4,6 He Gary Wayne Nichols, 50, of Callaway, Va., died Thursday, October 23, 2008. Graveside services at Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on October 26, 2008.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-3062.⁷ Aubrey Clarence Gearheart married Betty Jane Campbell.^3,8,5 Aubrey Clarence Gearheart was born on March 24, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,9 He died on May 9, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,3,5 He Aubrey C. Gearheart , 81, of Salem, Va., died Friday, May 9, 2008. He was a United States Veteran. He was preceded into death by his wife, Betty Gearheart; son, Danny Gearheart, and mother, Oakey Gearheart Massey. Surviving are his daughters, Susan Doss, Cindy Craig and Terri Wyllic; sons, Gary Gearheart and David Gearheart and his wife, Gene; sisters, Freda Tolley and Lois Purdy; nine grandchildren; and special friend, Charlotte. on May 13, 2008.³

     Freda Marie Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on November 9, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,8 As of September 11, 1948,her married name was Williams.⁴ She married Reuben Brown Williams on September 11, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7,9 As of August 25, 1976,her married name was Bryant.⁵ Freda Marie Gearheart married Ronnie Hobson Bryant Sr. on August 25, 1976 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.⁵ Freda Marie Gearheart and Ronnie Hobson Bryant Sr. were divorced on November 29, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of January 26, 1990,her married name was Tolley.⁴ Freda Marie Gearheart married Douglas Warren "Doug" Tolley on January 26, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Freda Marie Gearheart died on February 22, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^7,8 She Mrs. Freda M. Williams Tolley, 86, of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. Mrs. Tolley was born November 9, 1931, a daughter of the late Alfred Gearheart and Okie Horsley Gearheart. She was retired from the Maid Bess Corporation and she also did upholstery work from home. Freda would do anything for anyone. She also loved her dog, Brutus. In addition to her parents, Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Williams; daughter, Janet Martin; and brother, Aubrey Gearheart. Surviving are her sons, Mike Williams and wife, Richie, and Denny Williams and wife, Connie; daughters, Melinda Crigger, and Lisa Williams; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Purdy; beloved dog, Brutus and beloved grand dog, Olive. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice. on February 23, 2018.⁷

     Douglas Warren "Doug" Tolley was born on July 9, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 He married Freda Marie Gearheart, daughter of Alfred Clarence Gearheart and Oakey Marie Horsley, on January 26, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Douglas Warren "Doug" Tolley died on November 4, 2014 at Virginia at age 74.² He Douglas Warren Tolley, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He graduated from William Fleming High School in 1959. He served in the United States Marines from 1968 to 1971. He retired from Norfolk Southern after 34 years of service. He was an avid golfer having played at many courses in the area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Tolley Sr. and Mary (Dolly) S. Tolley. He is survived by his wife, Freda Tolley; son, David Tolley (Linda); daughter, Jennifer Tolley (Noah); sister, Delores Koogler (Tom); brothers, Robert Tolley, Jr. and R. Timmy Tolley (Carrie); grandchildren, Logan Tolley, Jacob Manning, and Luke Manning; many special great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. on November 5, 2014.²

     Lois Dean Gearheart Lois Purdy, Aug 6, 1933 - Sep 17, 2024. Lois Purdy, age 91, of Troutville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Lois will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Rd NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She was born on August 6, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,9,8 As of December 24, 1950,her married name was Hale.⁵ She married Harold Stephenson "Steve" Hale Sr. on December 24, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Lois Dean Gearheart and Harold Stephenson "Steve" Hale Sr. were divorced on August 4, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ As of November 28, 1966,her married name was Stevens.⁵ Lois Dean Gearheart married Robert Lewis Stevens on November 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lois Dean Gearheart and Robert Lewis Stevens were divorced on March 4, 1980 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ As of June 7, 1980,her married name was Purdy.⁵ Lois Dean Gearheart married Kyle Huston Purdy Jr., son of Kyle Huston Purdy Sr., on June 7, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 Lois Dean Gearheart died on September 17, 2024 at Virginia at age 91.⁸

     Kyle Huston Purdy Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-12-3542.⁵ He married Effie Marie Weaver.⁶ Kyle Huston Purdy Jr. was born on December 5, 1920 at Virginia.^5,3 He married Lois Dean Gearheart, daughter of Alfred Clarence Gearheart and Oakey Marie Horsley, on June 7, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Kyle Huston Purdy Jr. died on August 23, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,5,4 He PURDY, Kyle Huston Jr., 76, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 23, 1997. He was a member of First Churh of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his mother, Izetta Hoal Purdy, a son, Barry M. Purdy, stepson, Harold S. Hale, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lois Gearheart Purdy; daughter and son-in-law, Mary I. and Jim White; stepchildren, Vickie Yates, Pattie Hale, Sandra Hagy; grandchildren, Danial White, Jason Purdy, Bryan Purdy, David Purdy; stepgrandchildren, Michelle R. Hagy, Randy Yates, Andy Yates, Tanner White and Dwayne Hale; stepgreat-grandchildren, Tiffany Yates, Kayla White, Todd White. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, August 25,1997 at Oakey's North Chapel, with Pastor Earl Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 24, 1997.²

     William Summer Massey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 568-12-3757.³ He married Oakey Marie Horsley.¹ William Summer Massey was born on November 3, 1901.^3,2 He died on October 22, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,3,2 He MASSEY, William Summer, 92, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 22, 1994, at Richfield Nursing Center. He is survived by his wife, Oakey Marie Massey; one son and daughter-in-law, Aubrey and Charlotte Gearheart, Salem; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois G. and Kyle Purdy, Roanoke, Freda W. and Douglas Tolley, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 23, 1994.¹

     James Ernest "Jimmy" Alexander Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 6, 1939 at Coalwood, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Doris Jane Wertz, daughter of Harry Preston Wertz and Lena Mae Wickham, on May 26, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 James Ernest "Jimmy" Alexander Jr. died on May 19, 2007 at Virginia at age 68.⁴ He James Ernest Alexander, Jr., 68, of Salem, Va., went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2007. He was born February 6, 1939. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, retired from General Electric Salem, Va. with 43 years service, and retired from M P S Corporation with 20 years part-time service. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, an avid sportsman, and an active member of the National Bowling Association. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert J. and Pierce Harper Alexander, and Wise and Eller Kemp Shockley; parents, James Ernest Alexander, Sr. and Melda Shockley Alexander; brother, N. Ronald Alexander; sisters, Shirley A. Alexander, Linda A. Ayers, and Nancy A. Fulton. Surviving are his beloved wife of 45 years, Doris Wertz Alexander; daughter, Renee Alexander DeWit and husband Edward J. DeWit; sons, James Ernest Alexander III, (Jay) and special friend, Rabin Lephew; and Mark Edward Alexander and wife, Katherine A. Alexander; grandchildren, Kristen, Elizabeth, and Michael DeWit, and Haley and Kaelin Alexander; brother, W. Michael Alexander and wife Tamara; and sister, Christene A. Montgomery; and special aunt, Dixie S. Howard; and his faithful poodle Katie. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Lotz Salem Chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Lotz Salem Chapel with interment in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on May 21, 2007.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 277-22-3457.⁵ Dr. Harold McClure Schwarz Jr. married Anne Baron.³ Dr. Harold McClure Schwarz Jr. was born on October 22, 1924 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,3 He died on August 5, 2008 at Ohio at age 83.⁵ He Dr. Harold M. Schwarz, Jr. was born in Terre Haute, Ind. in 1924. The family moved to Akron in 1936 and he remained in the area the rest of his life. He graduated from West High School in 1943, immediately went into the Navy and became a Hospital Corpsman after boot camp. In the summer of 1944, at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station he took and passed the entrance exam to the V-12 Program, enabling him to enter the accelerated pre-med program at the University of South Carolina from where he graduated in 1946 (B.S. Degree). He was accepted at St. Louis University School of Medicine on a four year Akron Beacon Journal Knight Scholarship Loan Fund and the G-I Bill. He graduated in 1950 fulfilling a life-long dream. Dr. Schwarz interned at Akron City Hospital from 1950 to 1951. He was one of four interns who persuaded Peoples Hospital (now AGMC) to establish a Family Practice Residency, one of the first. He completed his residency in 1952. He started a Family Practice and three months later was recalled by the Navy (Korean War) where he served most of his two-year stint as a medical officer aboard the U.S.S Renville in and out of the Far East Theater of Operations. When released by the Navy in 1954, he established a successful family practice in Ellet, where he practiced for 23 years. He had fond memories of the many relationships he developed. In 1977 Dr. Schwarz accepted the opportunity to become Director, Health Services at the University of Akron, a position he held until retiring, October 1987. Once again memorable relationships were developed. He was a member of local, state and national professional organizations. He was Board Certified in Family Medicine; had served on senior staff Akron City Hospital; had hospital privileges at AGMC, St. Thomas and Children's Hospitals. Other memberships include Holy Family Church in Stow; Board of Directors Goodwill Industries and Portage Path Behavioral Health Center. His most important membership was being a part of his large family. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Jean Schwarz; brother, Jim Schwarz, he is survived by wife, Anne (Baron) Schwarz; children and stepchildren: daughters, Leigh (Tom) LaPlante and Linda Baron; sons, Bill (Marzena) Baron, and Harold M. Schwarz III, 'Tadd'; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Tesse, Emily, Daniel, Shane, William and Jake; sisters, Peggy Fimmen and Mary Groves and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Most especially recognized is Aunt Mary Coffield our family Matriarch. For the last 35 years he and his family owned and enjoyed a home at Put-In-Bay giving him the opportunity to indulge in his hobbies; landscaping and gardening, boating, and loving the view, sunsets, winds and waves of Lake Erie. There will be no calling hours. Cremation has taken place. A family memorial will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Goodwill Industries of Akron, 570 E. Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44319. Dr. Schwarz's video tribute may be viewed at www.redmonfuneralhome.com.(REDMON, STOW 330-688-6631.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries on August 8, 2008.³