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     Betsy Ann Banks Betsy Ann Harman (Banks), September 6th, 1931 - November 15th, 2022. Betsy Banks Harman, 91, of Salem, VA peacefully went to Heaven to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2022. She was born to Wayne Montgomery and Cumbia Hicks Banks in Carrol County, VA. Her loving husband, William (Bill) M. Harman passed away in 2000. Left to cherish her memory, children; William Thomas (Tom) Harman and late daughter-in-law, Cindy Harman; Jenny Harman Kidd and her husband Douglas Edward Kidd; four grandchildren, Nathan Edward Kidd and wife Sophie, Christy Kidd Schucker and husband, Matt, Scott Adams and his wife Wendy, and Jeff Adams; eight great-grandchildren, Naomi, Abigail, Zackary, Ella, Daisy, Andrew, Serena, and Yasmine. Her great-grandchildren were the light of her life, and she took great pleasure in knowing and loving them. Betsy spent most of her adult life in Christiansburg, VA where she and Bill were active members of Main Street Baptist Church. Bill Was a deacon and Betsy visited shut-ins and they both served in many areas of ministry. Betsy moved to Salem after Bill’s passing and became an active member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church where she continued to serve in the church and made many good friends. When Betsy could no longer live at home she moved to Salem Terrace and appreciated all they did to serve her. Later when her health began to fail, Good Samaritan Hospice staff joined in to address end-of-life needs. The family is very grateful for all the care and love shown by both groups and thank them for all their love and effort in making Betsy’s life as comfortable as possible. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery located in Christiansburg, VA.³ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 6, 1931 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of March 20, 1952,her married name was Harman. She married William Milton "Bill" Harman, son of Gaynor Harman and Kate Pauline "Pauline" Conner, on March 20, 1952 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Betsy Ann Banks died on November 15, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-03-0079.³ Annie May/Mae Bryant was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 She was born on January 13, 1902 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,1 As of August 22, 1918,her married name was Gearheart.⁵ She married Ira Lee Gearheart, son of Joseph Peter "Joe" Gearheart and Laura Bell Manning, on August 22, 1918 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,1 Annie May/Mae Bryant died on April 24, 1979 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 77.^3,1,2 She Mrs. Annie Bryant Gearheart of 1230 Warren Ave., died Tuesday, April 24, 1979. She is survived by one daughter, Doris G. Fuqua of Richmond; one son, Cecil Lee Gearheart of Clifton Park, N.Y; sister, Mattie B. Soaper of Pasadena, Md., six grandchildren; one great grandson. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. on April 26, 1979.²

     Cecil Lee Gearheart was born on October 25, 1922 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ He married Edythe Mae Alvis on February 16, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3,10 Cecil Lee Gearheart died on May 29, 2016 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 93.⁴ He Cecil Lee Gearheart, 93, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. His wife, Edythe A. Gearheart preceded him in death. He is survived by his only child, Pamela G. Beason and her husband, William J. Beason Jr. of Osprey, Fla; and grandsons, William J. Beason III of Roanoke, Va., and Michael A. Beason of Highland Park, N.J. on June 4, 2016.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-26-3384.⁸ Doris Elizabeth Gearheart was born on April 29, 1925 at Richmond, Virginia.^8,2,4 As of August 16, 1947,her married name was Spain.³ She married Alva John Spain Jr. on August 16, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Doris Elizabeth Gearheart and Alva John Spain Jr. were divorced on October 10, 1949 at Newport News, Virginia.⁹ As of May 12, 1951,her married name was Fuqua.³ Doris Elizabeth Gearheart married Harry Thomas Fuqua Jr. on May 12, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.^10,3 Doris Elizabeth Gearheart died on May 2, 2005 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 80.^8,10,11 She Doris G. Fuqua, 80, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Harry T. Fuqua Jr; daughters, Nancy F. Neubert, Betsy A. Fuqua, Bonnie F. Holmes and Sherry F. Seckman; son, Wayne C. Fuqua; brother, Cecil Lee Gearheart; six grandchildren. Doris and Harry were former owners and operators of Ceramic Showcase. on May 4, 2005.¹⁰

     Laura May Gearheart was buried at Horsley Cemetery, Route 694, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 25, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 She died on September 14, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4

     William Fred Manning Sr. was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on April 10, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Ruth Jane Abbott on February 14, 1922 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^9,1,6 William Fred Manning Sr. died on July 10, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-05-2041.⁹ Frank David Manning was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on December 12, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,6,7 He married Stella Mae Arthur on April 5, 1929 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 Frank David Manning died on May 9, 1981 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.^9,5,6 He Frank David Manning, the father of William W. Manning of Williamsburg and Carl L. Manning of Poquoson, died May 9 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News after a short illness. He was 71 and a resident of Newport News. Mr. Manning was born in Roanoke and resided on the Peninsula for 46 years. He was a machinist for Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., retiring there in 1964 after 34 years of employment. He was a representative of Peninsula Shipbuilders Association and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Loyal Order of Moose in Newport News. Mr. Manning is survived also by his wife, Stella M. Manning; another son, Howard Manning of Newport News; a daughter, Lucille Howell also of Newport News; a brother, Lewis Manning of Hampton; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Peninsula Memorial Park. on May 13, 1981.⁶

     Ruth Jane Abbott was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,1 Her Social Security Number was 226-92-3460.⁵ She was born on December 25, 1905 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,4,2,3 As of February 14, 1922,her married name was Manning.² She married William Fred Manning Sr., son of Ira Lee Manning and Myrtle Belle Butler, on February 14, 1922 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 Ruth Jane Abbott died on October 17, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^5,1,4 She Ruth Jane Abbott Manning, age 86 of 327 Hershberger Rd., N.W., passed away Saturday at Friendship Manor. She was the widow of William Fred Manning. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James I. and Lola Manning, Roanoke; also thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment to follow in Barnhardt Baptist Church Cemetery, Stewartsville. on October 19, 1992.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-86-1241.¹⁰ Mary Belle Manning was buried at Martin Memorial Cemetery, Singing Hills Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,5 She was born on July 20, 1922 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^10,4,9,5,6 As of July 14, 1941,her married name was Hodges.⁹ She married Richard Lee "Cricket" Hodges on July 14, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,9,5 Mary Belle Manning Mary Belle Hodges, 67, of Roanoke, died Wednesday. Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Gayle Humphrey. Surviving are her husband, Richard Lee Hodges; five children, Sharon Faye Draper, Carolyn Lee Schoonover, both of Roanoke; Dianne Lynn Humphrey, Hardy; Gary Richard Hodges, Boones Mill; Byron Reed Hodges, Roanoke; her mother, Ruth Jane Manning, Roanoke; brother, James Ira Manning, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Martin Memorial Park, Roanoke County. on March 7, 1990.⁷ She died on March 7, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^10,5

     William Fred "Junior" Manning Jr. was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S2 U.S. Navy WWII Virginia."^2,5,8 He was born on June 8, 1926 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,7,8,9 He married Anna Lee Logan on July 24, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ William Fred "Junior" Manning Jr. and Anna Lee Logan were divorced in November, 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.¹² William Fred "Junior" Manning Jr. married Peggy Marie Paxton on May 14, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,13 William Fred "Junior" Manning Jr. died on October 3, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^2,5,8,9,13

     Her Social Security Number was 224-50-8432.⁴ Stella Mae Arthur was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² She was born on August 27, 1912 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of April 5, 1929,her married name was Manning.³ She married Frank David Manning, son of Ira Lee Manning and Myrtle Belle Butler, on April 5, 1929 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Stella Mae Arthur died on March 10, 1999 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 86.^2,4,5 She NEWPORT NEWS - Stella Mae Manning, 86, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999. A native of Hollins, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1935. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, and attended Hampton Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include one daughter, Lucille M. Howell, and her husband, Robert, of Gloucester; two sons, Howard E. Manning, and his wife, June, of Newport News, and Carl L. Manning, and his wife, June, of Poquoson; two sisters, Louise Brickey and Myrtle Horne, both of Roanoke; one brother, Melvin Arthur of Newport News; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Manning, and one son, William W. Manning. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 12, at the W.J. Smith and Son Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of her son, Howard E. Manning. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. on March 12, 1999.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-2471.¹¹ Howard Eugene Manning was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.¹² He was born on November 5, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,12,2,3,4 He married Audrey Pearl Martin on December 11, 1954 at Messick, Virginia.³ Howard Eugene Manning and Audrey Pearl Martin were divorced on July 29, 1970 at Newport News, Virginia.⁴ Howard Eugene Manning married June Luedna Weatherspoon on August 31, 1974 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ Howard Eugene Manning died on December 26, 2008 at Poquoson, Virginia, at age 79.^11,12,5 He NEWPORT NEWS - Howard E. Manning, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday Dec. 26, 2008. He was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Roanoke, Va., and lived most of his life in Newport News. After serving a career in the U.S. Navy he retired from Fort Eustis as an aircraft mechanic with 30 years of Civil Service. Howard was a member of Newport News Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He leaves to cherish his memory his lovely wife of 35 years, June Manning; one son, Ron Manning and wife, Barb of Portland, Ore; one daughter; Sharon Daughters and husband, Tom of Camby, Oregon; brother, Carl Manning and wife, June of Poquoson, Va; one sister, Lucille Howell of Gloucester, Va; three stepchildren, Wayne Pittard and wife, Sue of Yukon, Okla., Jimmy Pittard and wife, Patti of Cary, N.C., Bridget Newman and husband, Robert of Virginia Beach, Va; eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and a number of nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service with full military honors at Peninsula Memorial Park. on January 1, 2009.¹²

     James Ira Manning was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 25, 1930 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,11,7,8 He married Lola Lane Light on November 22, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,12,3,7 James Ira Manning died on July 21, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^3,11,2,6,8 He James Ira Manning, 79, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. He was born on December 25, 1930, the son of the late William Fred Manning and Ruth Abbott Manning. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Fred Manning Jr; and a sister, Mary Belle Manning Hodges. He served two years in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict and the Army Reserves for nine years. James was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved fishing. He enjoyed his Sunday afternoons watching NASCAR races and had raced at the Victory Stadium dirt track as a young man in the 1950s. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. James will mostly be remembered as a family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. The values he taught us all will live on for generations to come. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Lola Lane Light Manning, of Roanoke; three daughters, Fran Moore, of Deer Park, Texas, Vickie Williamson and husband, Steve, of Moneta, and Anita Trent and husband, Doug, of Roanoke; son, Jim Manning and wife, Varana, of Blue Ridge; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Richard Hodges; sister-in-law, Peggy Manning; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to say "THANK YOU" to Good Samaritan Hospice and Friendship Healthcare and Rehab Center. on July 23, 2010.³

     Lola Lane Light was born on May 20, 1932 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of November 22, 1952,her married name was Manning.⁵ She married James Ira Manning, son of William Fred Manning Sr. and Ruth Jane Abbott, on November 22, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,5,2,3

     Robert Stewart Howell was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on July 20, 1929 at Warwick, Virginia.^7,3,6 He married Mary Lucille Manning, daughter of Frank David Manning and Stella Mae Arthur, on November 9, 1956 at Warwick, Virginia.^1,2,4 Robert Stewart Howell died on February 8, 2002 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 72.^3,4,5,6 He Robert Stewart Howell, 72, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. He was a native of Newport News and after retirement resided in Gloucester for the past 10 years. Mr. Howell retired in 1992 from CSX as an engineer after 37 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Howell was a member of Orcutt Baptist Church, the CSX Retired Men's Club and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He had a passion for fishing and boating and also loved gardening. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Manning Howell; one daughter, Donna Haraburda, and her husband, Matt, of Gloucester; two sons, Dale Howell and his wife, Regina, of Yorktown, and Dean Howell and his wife, Terri, of Newport News; two sisters, Molly Harrison and her husband, Billy, and Ruth Rice and her husband, Bill, all of Hampton; one brother, Linwood Howell and his wife, Pat, of Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren, Joshua Howell, Casey Howell, Logan Howell and Mitchell Haraburda. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Ruby Howell; his brother, Henry Howell; and his sister, Evelyn Howell. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. on February 10, 2002.⁴

     June Luedna Weatherspoon was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² She was born on March 25, 1936 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of August 31, 1974,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Howard Eugene Manning, son of Frank David Manning and Stella Mae Arthur, on August 31, 1974 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.¹ June Luedna Weatherspoon died on January 8, 2018 at Virginia at age 81.² She June W. Manning, of Virginia Beach, entered Eternal Life on Monday, January 8, 2018. She was born in Durham, North Carolina on March 25, 1936. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Jim (Patti), Wayne (Sue), daughter Bridget (Rob), grandchildren, Aaron, Jason, Jennifer, Seth, Kelly, Megan and Hope and seven great grandchildren. A graveside service for June will be held at Peninsula Memorial Park. Special thanks to the staff of The Gardens of Virginia Beach and Interim Hospice. on January 11, 2018.²

     Carl Lewis Manning was born on February 23, 1931 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married June Evans Wallace on March 25, 1955 at Elizabeth City, North Carolina.^3,4 Carl Lewis Manning died on March 29, 2015 at Virginia at age 84.⁴ He Carl Lewis Manning, 84, born February 23, 1931 in Troutville, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, June Wallace Manning; his three sons, David Manning and his wife Marilyn of Huntingtown, Maryland, Tim Manning and his wife Camry of Richmond, and Jonathan Manning of Poquoson; six grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah, Josiah, Jenna, Jamie, and Spencer Manning, and sister, Lucille Howell of Gloucester. on April 1, 2015.⁴

     William Washington Manning was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^3,5,9 He married Joan Yvonne Firth.⁴ William Washington Manning was born on February 22, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,9 He married Gladys Wayne Dundrea on September 28, 1974 at Hampden Sydney, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.⁴ William Washington Manning died on November 7, 1995 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 61.^9,5 He WILLIAMSBURG - William Washington Manning, 61, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995. He was a native of Roanoke and was a Peninsula resident until 1971, when he moved to Williamsburg. He was employed as an electrician with EG and G, Langley Division, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 1340. Survivors include his wife, Gladys W. Manning; four daughters, Teresa M. Morse of Chesterfield County, Lesa M. Williams of Newport News, Gail L. Young of Glen Burnie, Md., and Victoria L. Zwald of Statesboro, Ga; two sons, Larry L. Manning of Surry County and Herbert Baras of Las Vegas, Nev; his mother, Stella M. Manning of Newport News; one sister, Lucille M. Howell of Gloucester; two brothers, Howard E. Manning of Newport News and Carl L. Manning of Poquoson; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park. on November 9, 1995.⁵

     Ruth Evelyn Manning was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 18, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She died on February 11, 1920 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 231-56-7841.² Her married name was Cooper.¹ Her married name was Wickham.³ Edith Adelia Wimmer married Perry Everett Wickham, son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin.^3,4 Edith Adelia Wimmer married Unknown Cooper.^1,5 Edith Adelia Wimmer was born on January 14, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2 She died on March 18, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.⁵