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     Lewyn Meyer Oppenheim Lewyn Oppenheim "Oppie", Age 93. Died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at his home in the Woodlands Retirement Community, in Fairfax. He is survived by Edna his wife of 70 years, daughter Carol (Jack) Spencer, son Charles, four grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Interment at National Memorial Park in Falls Church.⁴ He was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on March 24, 1922 at Washington, D.C..^3,5,6 He married Edna Gladys Reed, daughter of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on February 11, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,7 Lewyn Meyer Oppenheim died on March 28, 2015 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 93.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-32-2180.³ Ira Boyd Overstreet was born on October 20, 1925 at Huddleston, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Lois Mildred Reed, daughter of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on November 20, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,4 Ira Boyd Overstreet died on June 25, 1999 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,6 He OVERSTREET, I. Boyd, 73, of Bent Mountain, died unexpectedly on Friday evening, June 25, 1999. He was an agent with Prudential Insurance, a member of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church, a charter member of The Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, The Bent Mountain Fire Department, and The Bent Mountain Civic League. Mr. Overstreet was a member of the Kazim Shrine Temple where he helped organize the Klown Unit. He was the son of the late Jesse and Eula Overstreet, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mahlon B. Overstreet and J. Otis Overstreet. Surviving are his wife of fifty years, Lois Reed Overstreet; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ronald B. and Sheila Overstreet, of Blue Ridge; a daughter, Kim R. Overstreet, of Dayton, Va; two grandchildren, Michael and Monica Overstreet; a sister, Virginia O. Eanes, of Gretna, and numerous extended family members. on June 27, 1999.²

     Elmer John Toth was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 235-44-3257.⁴ He was born on April 19, 1931 at West Virginia.^4,3 He married Doris June Reed, daughter of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on December 15, 1965 at Orion, Wayne Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Elmer John Toth died on August 20, 2011 at Florida at age 80.⁴

     Lucille Elizabeth Reed was born on September 6, 1930 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 As of November 28, 1956,her married name was Lee.⁴ She married Carl Arthur Lee Jr. on November 28, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8

     Carl Arthur Lee Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-16-7189.⁵ He was born on December 8, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1924.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Lucille Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Elbe Maldon Reed and Essie Elizabeth Teel, on November 28, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Carl Arthur Lee Jr. died on June 1, 1985 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 61.^3,4,6 He Carl Arthur Lee Jr., 61, 1801 Richson, Apopka, died Saturday. Born in Roanoke, Va., he moved to Apopka from there many years ago. He was a retired guard. Survivors: wife, Lucille Reed; sons, Carl Lee III, Virginia, George Michael, San Diego, James Luther, Roanoke, Kenneth Ray, Apopka; daughters, Mrs. Cynthia Lee Poff, Roanoke, Mrs. Vickie Lynn McCullen, Apopka; father, Carl Arthur, Roanoke; stepmother, Mrs. Edna Steele, Roanoke; sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Guthrie, Orlando, Mrs. Daphne Pannill, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. on June 4, 1985.⁴

     Linda Faye Williams was born on February 27, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 17, 1966,her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married James Lucas Wimmer, son of Charles Lucas "Charlie" Wimmer and Ethel Gertrude Furrow, on December 17, 1966 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Linda Faye Williams and James Lucas Wimmer were divorced on March 28, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Linda Faye Williams died on February 16, 2012 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 61.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-65-8480.⁵ Ricky Lee Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 31, 1970 at Radford, Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He died on October 30, 1995 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 25.^1,5,3 He WIMMER, Ricky Lee, 25, of Salem, died Monday, October 30, 1995. He is survived by his mother, Linda F. Hunter, Salem; his father and stepmother, James L. and Grace Kelley Wimmer, Shawsville; one brother, Timothy Wimmer, Shawsville; one sister, Kimberly Wimmer, Salem; his paternal grandmother, Ethel G. Wimmer, Shawsville; his maternal grandmother, Virgie Williams, Jacksonville, Fla. on November 1, 1995.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5153.³ Gracie Virginia Carter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was Mills.¹ She married Fred William Mills Sr., son of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning.^1,2 Gracie Virginia Carter was born on January 22, 1912.³ She died on May 7, 2002 at Virginia at age 90.^2,3 She MILLS, Gracie Carter, 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Mills; and two sons, Fred W. Mills, Jr. and Charles Wayne Mills. Surviving are two sisters, Ola Jarvis and Pauline Gibson, both of Roanoke; one half brother, Berkley McGeorge; a daughter-in-law, Peggy J. Mills; grandsons, Mike and Wanda Mills, Jeff Mills, Ricky and fiance, Jessica Baker, all of Vinton; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Brandon Mills; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002 with the Rev. Tom Hurt officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Thursday. on May 9, 2002.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-6882.⁷ Fred William "Hoss" Mills Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on December 24, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 He died on February 12, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^7,2,4 He MILLS, Fred W. Jr., ("Hoss"), 56, of Vinton, died Sunday, February 12, 1995, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wayne Mills. Surviving are his parents, Fred W. Sr. and Gracie Mills, Vinton; sister-in-law, Peggy J. Mills, Vinton; three nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 1995, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tommy W. Hurt Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to B.M.A. North Roanoke Dialysis Center. FRiends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 14, 1995.²

     Charles Wayne Mills was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on December 12, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Peggy Joyce Schmidt on March 18, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Wayne Mills died on August 5, 1990 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48.^6,7 He Charles Wayne Mills, age 48, of Vinton, died Sunday at his home. He was employed with Sears. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Joyce Mills; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Todd and Wanda Ann Mills, Boones Mill; two sons, Jeffrey Scott Mills and Ricky Lee Mills, both of Vinton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Mills Sr., Vinton; one brother, Fred W. Mills Jr., Vinton; granddaughter, Ashleigh Renee Mills. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Lon E. Hicks officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12:00 noon Monday. on August 6, 1990.⁷

     Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on March 22, 1926 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of January 12, 1946,her married name was Jennings.² She married James Howery/Howard Jennings, son of John Malcolm Jennings and Elizabeth Alice Taylor, on January 12, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul died on March 14, 2015 at Virginia at age 88.^1,3 She Dorothy S. "Dot" Jennings, 88, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Jennings, a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Robert Bowles, as well as her parents, William and Ellen Saul, and her brothers and sisters. Dot was a member of Northview United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Dexter Helton; grandchildren, Dexter Helton Jr. and wife Teresa, James Helton and wife Cheryl, Kimberly Easter and husband Robert, Brian Booth and wife Angela; great-grandchildren, Cheyene Harley and husband Brandon, Aeriel, Sierra, Amber and Erin Helton; stepgreat- grandson, Michael Houseman; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Glenda Jennings. The family offers a special thank you to Dot's devoted caregivers, Barbara Grimes and Betty Hubbard, and the staff of Amedysis Hospice for their many acts of kindness and compassion. Funeral Services will be conducted noon Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Chaplain Troy Mays. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Highland Memory Gardens Dublin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on March 15, 2015.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-66-0588.⁴ Betty Jennings was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Booth.³ Her married name was Bowles.¹ She married Robert M. "Red" Bowles.^1,2,3 Betty Jennings married Unknown Booth.³ Betty Jennings was born on February 24, 1947.⁴ She died on August 5, 2004 at Virginia at age 57.^3,4 She Betty Jennings Booth Bowles, 57, of Boones Mill, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 5, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Jennings. Betty was a childcare provider and former employee of the Moores Stores. Surviving is her husband, Robert "Red" Bowles; daughter, Kimberly Booth Easter and husband Robert; son, Brian Booth and wife Angela; granddaughter, Cheyanne Easter; mother, Dorothy S. "Dot" Jennings, all of Roanoke; sister, Diane Helton and husband Dexter of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2004 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Darryl Crim. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on August 8, 2004.³

     Robert M. "Red" Bowles was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ He married Betty Jennings, daughter of James Howery/Howard Jennings and Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Saul.^1,2,4 Robert M. "Red" Bowles was born on February 8, 1947.⁵ He died on March 8, 2005 at Virginia at age 58.^3,5 He Robert M. (Red) Bowles, 58, of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Odie and Mildred Gibson Bowles, a sister, Dorothy Bowles Stump and his wife in August of 2004, Betty J. Bowles. Mr. Bowles served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an employee of the Contractor Yard in Roanoke. Surviving are his son, Brian Booth and wife Angela; daughter, Kimberly B. Easter and husband Robert, all of Roanoke; granddaughter, Cheyenne Easter; brothers, Lloyd Bowles of Rocky Mount, William O. Bowles and wife Janet of Calloway; sisters, Sarah Stump of Boones Mill, Irene Pierce and husband Jim of Wirtz, Ruby Wilder and husband Bill of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Darryl G. Crim. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on March 9, 2005.³

     Stanley Ryland Wilhelm was buried at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 693 Mt. Moriah Road, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 3, 1918 at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Margaret Anne Jennings, daughter of John Malcolm Jennings and Elizabeth Alice Taylor, on January 2, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 Stanley Ryland Wilhelm died on July 12, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.^2,3