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     Edward Samuel "Ed" Weiss was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.⁵ His Social Security Number was 381-16-9698.² He was born on July 8, 1922 at Leland, Leelanau Co., Michigan.^5,2,3,4,6,7 He married Lena Erma Conner, daughter of Curtis Gerome Conner and Novella Earle Lawrence, on January 7, 1944 at Greensville Co., Virginia.^8,1 Edward Samuel "Ed" Weiss and Lena Erma Conner were divorced on November 1, 1945 at Leelanau Co., Michigan.⁹ Edward Samuel "Ed" Weiss died on October 15, 1996 at Superior, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 74.^5,2,3,10,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 571-36-6055.⁴ Henry Charles Swift was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.³ He married Lena Erma Conner, daughter of Curtis Gerome Conner and Novella Earle Lawrence, at Alameda, Alameda Co., California.^1,2,3 Henry Charles Swift was born on November 25, 1910 at Fresno, Fresno Co., California.^1,4,3,5 He died on December 12, 1985 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 75.^1,3,5

     Jacque Cheryl Swift Jacque Cheryl Swift Johnson, 74, of Madison Heights, passed away at her residence, Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born in Petersburg, VA January 21, 1949, a daughter of the late Lena and Henry Swift. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Johnson and two little souls that she never had a chance to meet. Jacque had five children, Naomi Gillespie (Charles) of Hopewell, Charle` Zimny of Amherst, April Burrows (Brad) of Madison Heights, Robert Johnson (Rhonda) of Roanoke and Heather Payne (Artie) of Madison Heights; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and her best friend of over 40 years Jane Mower and close family friend, Chaz Robertson. She had a classically trained voice and played the saxophone and piano with passion. She attended Petersburg and Dinwiddie High Schools and Bob Jones Academy, where she met the love of her life. Jacque later graduated from Liberty University with a BA and Master’s degree in Business and Psychology. She worked for Community Service Board of Lynchburg but enjoyed being a stay at home mom and wife. She loved crafting and sewing, going on family vacations to the beach, but the mountains were her home and where she loved to be the most. She loved her family and grandchildren. She and her husband spent their lives helping those who needed a home, guidance and someone when they had no one. She also had a passion for genealogy.³ She was born on January 21, 1949 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3 As of February 19, 1965,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Timothy Robert Johnson on February 19, 1965 at Petersburg, Virginia.^4,1,3 Jacque Cheryl Swift died on October 4, 2023 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 74.³

     Timothy Robert Johnson Timothy Robert Johnson, 74, of Madison Heights, passed away, Monday, November 8, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Jacque Swift Johnson. Born August 16, 1947 in Wooster, OH, he was the son of the late Guy Alan and Edith Hall Johnson and was also preceded in death by a brother, David B. Johnson and a sister, Jane Peters. Mr. Johnson was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era. Mr. Johnson was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Naomi Gillespie and Heather Payne, both of Madison Heights, Jacque Charle’ Zimny, and April Lynn Burrows, both of Amherst; one son, Robert Allen Johnson and wife Rhonda of Roanoke; four brothers, Rev. George Johnson, Jim Johnson, Rev. Art Johnson, and John Johnson; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, on the way.² He was born on August 16, 1947 at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.² He married Jacque Cheryl Swift, daughter of Henry Charles Swift and Lena Erma Conner, on February 19, 1965 at Petersburg, Virginia.^3,1,4 Timothy Robert Johnson died on November 8, 2021 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.²

     Richard Blaine "Rick" Gillespie Richard Blaine Gillespie, 56, of Amherst passed way suddenly Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Naomi J. Gillespie. Born in Norfolk, August 29, 1960, he was the son of Larry Blaine Gillespie and the late Virginia Peele Gillespie. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by three sisters, Sandy Nice (Temple), Cathy Hinshee (Pete) and Loretta Lynn Beverly; he is also survived by his father-in-law, Tim Johnson, Mother-in-law Jacque Johnson; three sisters-in-law, Charlé Zimny (Don Cordineer), April Burrows (Brad Williams) and Heather Payne (Artie); one brother-in-law, Robert Johnson (Rhonda), three step-children, Michael Murphy (Rebecca) Justin Henley (Jordan Beasley) and September Lynn (Ryan); seven step-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.⁴ He was born on August 25, 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Aug 29, 1960.^2,3,4 He married Naomi Joy Johnson, daughter of Timothy Robert Johnson and Jacque Cheryl Swift, on March 9, 1990 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2 Richard Blaine "Rick" Gillespie died on September 7, 2016 at Virginia at age 56.⁴

     William Brewer Henley Jr. William Brewer Henley Jr., November 17, 1960 - September 7, 2018. William Brewer “Bill” Henley, Jr., 57, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, William B. Henley, Sr; paternal grandparents, C.B. and Elizabeth Henley; maternal grandparents, James and Lavada Rhoden. He is survived by his son, Scott Henley (Jordan Beasley); daughter, Jessica Henley; grandchildren, Alyssa Henley, Amiya Henley, and Amarie Henley; mother, Barbara Henley; brother, James Henley; niece, Crystal Ambroise (Mike); special friend, Naomi Gillespi. Bill graduated from Prince George High School, and worked at Advanced Auto Parts as a Parts Pro. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing and was a member of Hopewell Hunt Club. Bill was a loving son, father, and grandfather. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on November 17, 1960 at Hawaii.^1,2,4,3 He married Naomi Joy Johnson, daughter of Timothy Robert Johnson and Jacque Cheryl Swift, on October 21, 1984 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.¹ William Brewer Henley Jr. and Naomi Joy Johnson were divorced on March 7, 1989 at Hopewell, Virginia.² William Brewer Henley Jr. died on September 7, 2018 at Virginia at age 57.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 238-72-4055.⁴ Sherwood Gene Disher was born on September 2, 1945 at North Carolina.^1,3,4 He married Jacque Clarle Johnson, daughter of Timothy Robert Johnson and Jacque Cheryl Swift, on November 13, 1986 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹ Sherwood Gene Disher and Jacque Clarle Johnson were divorced on October 11, 1989 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ Sherwood Gene Disher died on May 15, 2010 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 64.^2,4 He Sherwood "Buster" Gene Disher, age 64, of Ford, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010. He was born the son of the late Charles E. and Betty Whitman Disher. Mr. Disher is survived by his loving companion of 15 years, Vicky; sons, Robert (Christy), B.J. (Amanda) and Justin (Kari); daughters, Amanda and Shannon; grandchildren, R.J., William, Brayden, Blake, Katie and Joseph; a brother, Larry; and sisters, Brenda, Connie, Nancy and Theresa; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members. on May 18, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-37-0656.⁵ Guy Lawrence LaFreniere was born on September 6, 1970 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.^1,5,6,4 He married Jacque Clarle Johnson, daughter of Timothy Robert Johnson and Jacque Cheryl Swift, on June 18, 1995 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.⁷ Guy Lawrence LaFreniere and Jacque Clarle Johnson were divorced on January 31, 1996 at Petersburg, Virginia.³ Guy Lawrence LaFreniere died on December 8, 2012 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 42.^5,2,6 He Guy LaFreniere, 42, of Williamsburg, Va., unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 8. He passed away doing what he loved and surrounded by friends. Guy was born in Abilene, Texas, but grew up in Petersburg, Va., graduating from Petersburg High School. He moved to Williamsburg as a young adult, and he lived there until his death. He was loved by many and is survived by his wife, Tami LaFreniere, and son, Hunter; father, Jimmie LaFreniere; siblings, Eric, Jennifer, Nikki and Christian; and brothers of the heart, Eric Springsteen, Roy Stiefel and Donald "Bubba" Houchins. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. He joins his mother, Bernadette LaFreniere, who preceded him earlier this year. on December 13, 2012.⁶

     James Curtis Burrows James "Jim" Curtis Burrows, 58, of Madison Heights, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence. Born on August 28, 1962 in Covington, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Orval Eugene Burrows and the late Clara Ruth Allen Burrows. Jim was raised by Pauline and Jennings Blosser. He was an active member and deacon of Harvest Baptist Church and one of his favorite gospel songs was “The Old Rugged Cross”. Jim also loved Bluegrass Gospel, playing the guitar, and the Rock Band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jim was a man who enjoyed working with his hands and enjoyed working as a carpenter. Jim is survived by his wife, April Burrows; children, Lynn Burrows, Kelly Jo Taylor, Timothy "TJ" Burrows (Leeza), Joshua Burrows, Jessica Johnson (Donald, Jr.), Autumn Burrows, and Tara Burrows; eight grandchildren, Annalise Burrows, Sophia Johnson, Donald Ray Johnson, III, Dwayne Johnson, Daimen Burrows, Gabriel Burrows, Raphael Burrows, and Isabella Burrows; six siblings, John Burrows of Jane Lew, WV, Joseph Bland of Petersburg, WV, Evelyn Bland Ours (Ray) of Petersburg, WV, Sherry Burrows of Elkins, WV, Jeffrey "Jeff" Burrows of Elkins, WV, and Samuel Burrows (Misty) of Jane Lew, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.³ He was born on August 28, 1962 at Covington, Kenton Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 He married April Lynn Johnson, daughter of Timothy Robert Johnson and Jacque Cheryl Swift, on May 5, 1988 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹ James Curtis Burrows died on December 4, 2020 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 58.³