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     John Noland DeWeese was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He John Noland Deweese, 67, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1952, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Edward and Reba Reese Deweese. For several years, John served as a caregiver to his dear friend, Linda Eanes. His compassion for health care came from his employment as a Monitor Tech at Lewis Gale and previously with Carilion Roanoke Memorial. He was well known as an avid NASCAR fan; however, he will be remembered most as a loving, caring, and good-hearted person. He will be sadly missed! Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his loving friend, Linda Eanes; his cousins, and many, many other friends. In keeping with the wishes of the family, a private graveside will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, with the Rev. Ben Lockhart officiating.² He was born on November 30, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on May 7, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.²

     Thomas Wayne Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-27-7332.⁸ He was born on November 8, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5,6 He married Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Ratcliff on February 14, 1987 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Thomas Wayne Smith and Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Ratcliff were divorced on January 10, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Thomas Wayne Smith married Kimberly Dawn Wright on October 17, 1997 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Thomas Wayne Smith died on March 18, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 35.^2,8,7 He SMITH, Thomas Wayne, 35, of Check, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2002 from a sudden massive heart attack. He was a devoted husband, father, and son. He was employed by Roanoke County School Systems. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Mary and Dan Smith and Rich Nichols of Copper Hill, uncles Carl and Marshall Nichols, both of Roanoke. He is survived by his wife Kim Smith; sons Devin and Derek Smith, of Check; parents Barry and Sue Smith of Copper Hill; also his maternal grandmother Ollie Mae Nichols of Roanoke and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many close, special friends. Though his time on this earth was short, he touched so many lives with his smiles, laughter, and love! We will miss him very much! We love you Pooh! Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday March 21, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of The Brethren with Rev. Jim Worline and J. C. Holden officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and also from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday March 20, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on March 20, 2002.²

     Corbin Sowder Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 His Social Security Number was 226-10-9405.⁸ He was born on July 9, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,9,5,7 He married Doris Catherine Blizzard on November 14, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3,9 Corbin Sowder Strickler died on March 16, 1975 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,4,7

     Iris Geneva Strickler was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-01-1877.⁴ Her married name was Goodwyn.⁵ She married Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr.^5,6 Iris Geneva Strickler was born on August 8, 1906 at Virginia.^3,2,4 She died on June 2, 1990 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 83.^2,4,6

     Doris Catherine Blizzard was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-26-5781.⁴ She was born on April 15, 1913 at Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,4,5,3 As of November 14, 1930,her married name was Strickler.^2,5 She married Corbin Sowder Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on November 14, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 Doris Catherine Blizzard died on February 23, 1997 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,6,3 She STRICKLER, Doris Catherine, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, February 23, 1997 in the local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corbin S. Strickler, her parents, Dallas and Connie Blizzard, and her sister and brother-in-law, Forrest and Roy Richardson. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Rosemary Strickler, Jack and Faye Strickler, Danny and Carolyn Strickler, all of Rocky Mount; four grandchildren, Cathy Solomon, Tony Strickler, Robin Babb, Keith Strickler; three stepgrandchildren, Linda Pendleton, Robert Webster, Donna Rodriquez; eleven great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson; five sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; four nephews and their families; also surviving are two very special friends, Libby Emler, Dorothy Smith. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Larry F. Mann and the Rev. Arthur Beam officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Those desiring to may make memorials to Franklin County Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 147, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on February 25, 1997.¹

     William Eugene "Gene" Strickler William Eugene “Gene” Strickler, age 87 of Rocky Mount left this world on April 20, 2019 to wake up to see the Lord on Easter morning. He is preceded in death by his parents, Corbin and Doris. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rosemary; sons, Keith and Tony; daughter, Kathy (Phillip) Solomon; step-children, Robert (Deborah) Webster, Donna (Tim) Haddix and Linda (David) Pendleton. He is also survived by two brothers, Jack and Danny; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He is also survived by his fur baby “Sam” who was his riding buddy. His laughter, “little jokes” and the unconditional love he showed others will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family wants to say a special thank you to Juanita Powell who was his caregiver. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25 2019.⁶ He married Shirley Lizell Ashby.⁴ William Eugene "Gene" Strickler was born on October 26, 1931 at Henry Co., Virginia.^3,4 He and Shirley Lizell Ashby were divorced on March 27, 1981.⁴ William Eugene "Gene" Strickler married Rosemary Ann Ellison on April 18, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 William Eugene "Gene" Strickler died on April 20, 2019 at Virginia at age 87.⁶

     Rosemary Ann Ellison was born on January 4, 1937 at England.¹ As of April 18, 1981,her married name was Strickler.¹ She married William Eugene "Gene" Strickler, son of Corbin Sowder Strickler and Doris Catherine Blizzard, on April 18, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Rosemary Ann Ellison died on August 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 82.² She Rosemary Ann Strickler (Ellison), 82, of Rocky Mount, Va., left this world on Monday, August 19, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Linda Ellison of Leiston (Saxmundham, County of East Suffolk), England and her loving husband of 38 years, William Eugene "Gene" Strickler of Rocky Mount. Rosemary came to the United States from England and was granted U.S. Citizenship on March 3, 1965, of which she was so proud. She is survived by her children, Linda (David) Pendleton, Robert (Deborah) Webster, and Donna (Tim) Haddix; stepchildren, Tony Strickler, Kathy (Philip) Soloman, and Keith Strickler; sisters, Jean and Barbara, who reside in England; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She is also survived by her "fur baby" Sam who she dearly loved and was her constant friend and companion. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Planned Pethood of Franklin County Humane Society. A memorial service will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. on August 21, 2019.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-32-7662.³ Janet Geraldine Rogers was born on February 17, 1928 at Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Strickler.² She married Roff Denver Strickler, son of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on September 4, 1948 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Janet Geraldine Rogers died on October 9, 2006 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 78.^3,1 She Janet Geraldine Strickler, 78, died Oct. 9, 2006, at her home in Anchorage. A celebration of life and gathering will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at her home. Mrs. Strickler was born Feb. 17, 1928, to George and Estelle Rogers in Elkton, Va. She traveled the Alaska Highway with her husband, Roff Strickler, and their four children in 1960, settling in Anchorage. Mrs. Strickler worked for the Anchorage School District and later for Automotive Parts and Equipment Co., retiring in 1972. She enjoyed traveling to the Lower 48 in the winter and gold mining in the Boundary area in the summer with her husband and family. Family wrote, "Janet was a loving mother, caring grandparent, and center stone of the family." Her husband preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kissee and son-in-law, Steve, of Eagle River; son, William Strickler and daughter-in-law, Janine, of Anchorage; daughter, Alice Moore of Anchorage; son, Roger Strickler and daughter-in-law, Glori, of Wasilla; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Anchorage would be appreciated. Arrangements are with Witz-leben Family Funeral Home. on October 13, 2006.¹

     Maude Madeline Hearn was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on December 11, 1896 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of October 8, 1922,her married name was Wyrick.⁶ She married Arthur Hilton/Hylton Wyrick on October 8, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6 Maude Madeline Hearn died on October 25, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50.¹

     Bessie Hearn was born on November 7, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She died on August 19, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 19; Died of typhoid fever.³

     Edith Paris Hearn was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on April 19, 1887 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,8,2 As of December 27, 1910,her married name was Burk.⁸ She married Gratton Wesley "Grat" Burk on December 27, 1910 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3 Edith Paris Hearn died on November 15, 1962 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.²

     Dr. William Oswell Hearn was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁵ He was born on September 23, 1889 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mildred F. Boman on May 18, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Dr. William Oswell Hearn died on May 22, 1960 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 70.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 233-74-0225.⁶ Virginia Catherine Hearn was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8 She was born on May 13, 1891 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The WV Birth Index has a birth date of May 18, 1891.^1,6,9,8 As of October 22, 1919,her married name was Lowder.³ She married George Robert "Bob" Lowder on October 22, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Virginia Catherine Hearn died on October 5, 1975 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^10,8 She Mrs. Virginia C. Lowder, 84, of 1001 Park Ave., died Sunday in Kanawha Valley Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a resident of Charleston for 38 years and a member of the First Christian Church. Mrs. Lowder was a native of Bluefield. Surviving: sons, Joe F. Lowder of Kirkwood, Mo., Dan G. Lowder of Charleston; daughters, Mrs. Frances L. Morris of Falls Church, Va., and Miss Mary Catherine Lowder of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Carrie Edwards and Mrs. R.M. Groseclose of Bluefield. Friends may call Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Ferrall Walters officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield. on October 7, 1975.¹⁰

     Effie Elizabeth Hearn was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 234-22-2481.⁸ She was born on September 12, 1892 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8,6 As of September 20, 1922,her married name was Groseclose.⁹ She married Roby McKinley Groseclose on September 20, 1922 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,10 Effie Elizabeth Hearn died on October 12, 1987 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^8,3 She Elizabeth “Effie” Groseclose, 95, of Glenwood Park United Methodist Home died Monday at home. Born in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Sally Whited Hearn. She was a retired bookkeeper for the American Fire and Casualty Co. and was a life-long member of the Bland Street United Methodist Church. Survivors: several nieces. The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Monte Vista Park Cemetery with Dr. Harold T. Elmore officiating. on October 14, 1987.³

     Carrie Louise Hearn was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 234-10-9735.⁸ She was born on April 19, 1894 at West Virginia.^1,8,7 As of January 13, 1923,her married name was Edwards.² She married Robert Mantell Edwards on January 13, 1923 at Bristol, Virginia.^9,2,3 Carrie Louise Hearn died in December, 1979 at Virginia at age 85.⁸

     Raymond Lee Hearn was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 10, 1901 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lila Lucille Sizer on December 14, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Raymond Lee Hearn died on March 25, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 26.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 233-18-9820.⁸ Nellie Sutton Hearn was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 26, 1903 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,8,1 She died on February 19, 1970 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^1,2 She Miss Nellie Sutton Hearn of 1800 1/2 Vineyard Street, Bluefield, died Thursday afternoon in a Bluefield hospital following a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Andrew L. and Sally White Hearn and was a member of Bland Street Methodist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Lowder of Charleston, Mrs. Effie Groseclose of Sebring, Fla., and Mrs. Carrie Edwards of Bluefield. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Bluefield. on February 20, 1970.²