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     Herbert Lee Smith was born on December 22, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8 He married Ida Dawn Stanley on February 26, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Herbert Lee Smith and Ida Dawn Stanley were divorced on September 18, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Herbert Lee Smith married Alice Elizabeth Stevens on July 27, 1968 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 717-09-8889.⁵ William Bruce Curran married Myrtle Alice Smith, daughter of Robert Washington "Bob" Smith and Cassie Lue Blankenship.⁶ William Bruce Curran was born on August 24, 1919 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^5,1,2,3,4 He died on June 2, 1999 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 79.^5,1 He CURRAN, William B., 79, of Clearwater and Copper Hill, Va., died Wednesday (June 2, 1999) at Integrated Health Services of Clearwater. He was born in Philadelphia, and came here in 1952 from Washington, D.C. He was vice president and general sales manager of American Motors New Car Dealership from 1952 to 1977. He was a graduate of Southeastern University, Washington, D.C. He was a co-founder and director of Harbor State Bank, Safety Harbor. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was amember of Morton Plant Mease Hospital Foundation and Island Estates Civic Association, both in Clearwater. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle S; a son, James, Palm Harbor; a daughter, Debbie Curran-Tittle, Pullman, Wash; and two granddaughters. on June 3, 1999.¹

     Donald Ray "Don" Parker Donald Ray Parker, Jun 30, 1948 - Nov 1, 2023. Donald Ray Parker's faith has now turned into sight as he fully sees the wonderful offerings of Heaven. Don's childhood was spent in Bedford, VA and he later lived in Blue Ridge, VA. He was 75 years of age. He transitioned into the arms of Jesus on November 1, 2023 and is now surrounded by the glory and majesty of his God, Creator, and beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. Don was the son of the late Lonnie Henry Parker and Mary Christine Wood Parker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Mitchell, and his brother, Lonnie Thomas Parker. Don is survived by his wife, Jane Stone Parker; daughters, Angela Leonard, (Alan) and Lara Nichols; grandchildren, Leslie Leonard Wright (Dakota), Joshua Leonard, Adam Nichols, Emma Leonard, and Allison Nichols; one brother, Michael Parker (Rhonda); and sisters, Gwen Craig and Karen Waldron (Johnny); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Don was affected by dementia in the last few years of his life, but was lovingly cared for to the end by his wife at home. Even through his challenges, he never failed to prompt laughter and joy. He passed surrounded by family. Don retired from Rubatex Industries. He was a faithful member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church and an avid hunter and fisherman, well-known for his incredible skill. He was the best Poppy his children and grandchildren could ever wish for! He was also a supporter of mission work and special needs children in honor of his grandson, Joshua. A private graveside burial will be held at Peaks Church Community Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Peaks Church Community Cemetery, 1686 Kelso Mill Road, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 30, 1948 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Jane Elizabeth Stone, daughter of James Dillard Stone and Lura Dean Vest, on November 24, 1989 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Donald Ray "Don" Parker died on November 1, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.⁵

     Darryl Maxine Vest was born on June 30, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Diana Lee Shephard on September 26, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Darryl Maxine Vest and Diana Lee Shephard were divorced on May 13, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Darryl Maxine Vest married Thelma Jean Thompson on April 29, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Darryl Maxine Vest and Thelma Jean Thompson were divorced on December 14, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Darryl Maxine Vest died on March 5, 2016 at Virginia at age 62.² He Darryl Vest, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Shelby Vest; and his stepfather, Carl Ratcliffe. Darryl is survived by his mother, Virgie Vest Ratcliffe; daughter, Misty Gayl Vest; sisters, Betty (Howard) Cochram, Karen Vest, LauRita (Ronnie) Wilson; nieces, Nicole (Joshua) Campbell and Nathaniel, Maegan Lytton; nephew, Scott (Shannon) Patrick and Grace, Evan, and Molly; as well as his dog, ToTo. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at Horne Funeral Home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to help the family with funeral expenses c/o Carter Bank & Trust, 200 College St., Christiansburg VA 24073, for Virgie Vest Ratcliffe on behalf of Darryl Vest. on March 10, 2016.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7380.⁶ James Gill Booker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on August 16, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4,8 He married Oneida Elsie Lucas, daughter of Charlie Matthew Lucas and Flora Minnie Wimmer, on September 8, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3 James Gill Booker died on October 2, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^6,2,5,8 He BOOKER, James G., 93, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife and son on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2002. He was a member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church and a former member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Booker was an Army veteran of World War II, and a life member of American Legion Post #80, Vinton. He was retired with twenty-four years of service with the Norfolk and Western Railway. Mr. Booker was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Oneida Lucas Booker and a son, Barry L. Booker. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry G. and Mary Booker of Salem, Charles A. and Mary Ann Booker of Vinton; a grandson, Jason G. Booker and wife, Anne Booker of Roanoke; and two stepgrandchildren, Kaye and Zachary. Interment with military rites will follow at Sherwood Burial Park. on October 4, 2002.²

     Jerry Glenn Booker was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He Jerry Glenn Booker, 71, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014. Jerry was a member of the first graduating class (Class of 1960) from Cave Spring High School. He later retired from Norfolk-Southern after 39 years of service having been a clerk in the Accounts Payable Department. He also enjoyed golfing with his friends and woodworking and making things in his shop. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, James G. Booker and Oneida Lucas Booker; and a brother, Barry L. Booker. He is survived by his wife, Mary D. Booker; a son and daughter-in-law, Jason G. Booker and Anne Cecil Booker; one grandson, Jonathan G. Booker; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles A. Booker and Mary Ann Booker; and his former wife and mother of Jason, Patricia G. Booker. Also, many cousins and golfing friends. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.⁵ He was born on September 22, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Patricia Ann Gallimore on October 21, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Jerry Glenn Booker and Patricia Ann Gallimore were divorced on April 1, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Jerry Glenn Booker married Mary Susan Dryden on March 14, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Jerry Glenn Booker died on April 25, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^4,5,6

     Charles Allen Booker was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on February 19, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Sandra Lee Overstreet on August 26, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Charles Allen Booker and Sandra Lee Overstreet were divorced on November 9, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Charles Allen Booker married Mary Ann Alls on November 10, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Charles Allen Booker died on February 23, 2017 at Virginia at age 73.⁸

     Barry Lynn Booker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,5 His Social Security Number was 230-66-1591.¹⁰ He was born on July 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,9,4,5,6,7 He married Tamre Sue "Tammy" Chambers on October 20, 1990 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Barry Lynn Booker died on March 17, 1998 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 51.^10,3,9,5 He BOOKER, Barry L., 51, of Goodview, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at his home. He was a very active member of the Bedford Baptist Church and was employed with the Roanoke City Police Department for 24 years. He was predeceased by his mother, Oneida L. Booker. He is sadly missed by his wife, Tamre Booker; stepson, Wystan Chrismond; his father, James G. Booker, Vinton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Mary Booker, Salem, Charles and Mary Ann Booker, Vinton; nephew, Jason Booker, Roanoke; niece, Wanda Kaye Wray, Roanoke; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harry and Dolores Chambers, Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Jenny Chambers, Salem; a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sherwood Burial Park. on March 19, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-8439.⁹ Leo Davis Williams was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,11 He was born on November 22, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{9,3,10,4,5,6,7,11} He married Mary Adeline Lucas, daughter of Charlie Matthew Lucas and Flora Minnie Wimmer, on October 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Leo Davis Williams died on November 6, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,2,10,6,8 He WILLIAMS, Leo Davis, 88, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2001. He was the owner of Williams Auto Alignment, Roanoke. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Lucas Williams. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Sue Williams; two daughters and sons-in-law, Suanne Reynolds Mullins and Sherman Mullins, Peggy and Tom Stack. He has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a life member of Edgewood Lions Club, with 48 years membership. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family wishes to thank the Virginia Veterans Care Center for their care and kindness. on November 8, 2001.²

     Charles Rufus Snyder Charles Rufus Snyder, Sep 21, 1926 - Jul 23, 2018. Charles Rufus Snyder, 91, of Daleville, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. He is survived by his son, Charles L. Snyder and wife, Karen; grandson, Aaron Snyder and wife, April; two brothers, Bobby Snyder and John R. Snyder, Jr. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 21, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Cecilia Faye Lucas, daughter of Charlie Matthew Lucas and Flora Minnie Wimmer, on August 19, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Charles Rufus Snyder died on July 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 91.²

     Lawrence Cecil Lucas Lawrence C. Lucas, 76, of Mitchell, IL passed away at 5:55 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home. He was born June 28, 1943 in Roanoke, VA to Douglas Clay and Dora Madeline (nee: Peters) Lucas. Lawrence owned All-In-One-Detail in Pontoon Beach, IL. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by two sons: Luke C. Wilson of Pompano Beach, FL and Nathan L. Lucas of White House, TN; four grandchildren: Dion, Austin, Caleb and Abigail and his fiancée: Paige A. Johnson of Mitchell, IL.² He was born on June 28, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Carolyn Loraine Fritts on December 27, 1967 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁴ Lawrence Cecil Lucas and Carolyn Loraine Fritts were divorced on July 9, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Lawrence Cecil Lucas died on November 2, 2019 at Mitchell, Madison Co., Illinois, at age 76.²

     Berry J. Eanes was born on November 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on November 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 225-42-8832.⁸ Louise Aurelia Lawler was born on March 8, 1915 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 As of October 20, 1936,her married name was Kirby.³ She married Robert James "Buck" Kirby, son of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, on October 20, 1936 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,3 Louise Aurelia Lawler died on November 14, 1998 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 83.^8,9

     Mary Magdalene Lawler was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-3879.⁹ She was born on May 1, 1917 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,3,8,4 As of August 28, 1935,her married name was Hayth.⁷ She married William Barnett "Barney" Hayth Jr. on August 28, 1935.^10,4 Mary Magdalene Lawler died on October 16, 1989 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 72.^9,3,4