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     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 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

     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

     Margaret Jean "Peggy" Schwarz was born on July 29, 1927 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ As of July 26, 1947,her married name was Fimmen.⁴ She married Robert Joseph "Bob" Fimmen on July 26, 1947 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 315-18-6856.⁸ Jack Riley Coleman was buried at Craig Road Pet Cemetery, 7450 West Craig Road, Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.⁹ He married Janet Schmidt.⁹ Jack Riley Coleman was born on December 28, 1924 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,3,4,5,6,9 He died on October 15, 2001 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 76.^8,3,6,9 He Jack R. Coleman, 76, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 28, 1924, in Mishawaka, Ind. A resident for 26 years, he was a retired recreation vehicle wholesale supplier and a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his companion, Janet; one daughter, Linda Brill of Salt Lake City; one sister, Jill King of Terre Haute, Ind., two brothers, Bill Coleman of Elkhart, Ind., and Ted Coleman of Brevard, N.C; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. The family suggests donations to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119.
on October 17, 2001.³