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     Larry Daniel Marsh married Jessica Jerusha Unknown.⁵ Larry Daniel Marsh was born on June 23, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He and Jessica Jerusha Unknown were divorced on March 20, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Larry Daniel Marsh married Stacey Marie Shepherd on March 28, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Larry Daniel Marsh died on November 7, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 30.^2,4 He Larry Daniel Marsh, 30, of Roanoke, Va., passed away suddenly Friday, November 7, 2008. He was born on June 23, 1978 in Roanoke, Va., son of James Larry and Nancy Harris Marsh. Larry was a field representative for ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Stacey S. Marsh; stepson, Bryson Gray; brother and sister-in-law, Nathaniel Lynn and Natalie Marsh; nephew, Jacob Marsh; grandmother, Lorene Hodges; God children, Eli and Riley Arrowood; a number of aunts and uncles and other family members; many, many special and close friends; and his canine companion, Snoopy. on November 9, 2008.²

     Hobert Henry McNiel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-44-8891.⁴ He Hobert Henry McNiel, 76, of Rt. 8, Roanoke, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He was the owner of McNiel Grocery. Surviving are his wife, Ethel C. McNiel; a daughter, Mrs. J. F. Nicewarmer, Raonoke, five sisters, Mrs. John T. Richards, Fort Lauderdale, Fla; Mrs. Paul Bedwell, Mrs. Tennie Vest, Mrs. Genia Wimmer, Roanoke; a brother, Edgar McNiel, Roanoke. The funeral will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Lotz Chapel, Roanoke, with burial in Sherwood Memorial Park.¹ He was born on December 2, 1897; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 2, 1898.^4,2,3 He married Ethel Clyde Roop, daughter of Robert J. Roop and Tabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson, on December 7, 1919.³ Hobert Henry McNiel died on February 3, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^4,1,5,3

     Mildred Bonnie McNeil was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-2449.⁸ She was born on May 4, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of May 7, 1922.^2,7,8,3,4 As of October 26, 1940,her married name was Nicewarner.⁵ She married James Franklin "Jimmie" Nicewarner on October 26, 1940 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,4,10,5 As of January 1, 1991,her married name was Hale.¹¹ Mildred Bonnie McNeil married Roscoe Edward Hale on January 1, 1991 at Clark Co., Nevada.^12,11,4 Mildred Bonnie McNeil died on September 25, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^7,10,8,4 She Mildred Bonnie Nicewarner Hale, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Springtree Nursing Center. Mildred was born in Roanoke on May 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Hobert H. and Ethel Roop McNeil. She married James Franklin Nicewarner, he preceded her in death, and she later was married to the late Roscoe Hale. Mildred was a homemaker, she loved family activities and an active member of the New Beginnings Baptist Church. Mildred leaves three children to cherish her memory, her devoted daughter, Bonnie Gail Nicewarner Prillaman and husband, Will; her stepdaughter, Barbara Kessler and her husband, Bill; and her son, Tim Nicewarner, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jennifer Prillaman, Tristan Prillaman and Cameron Prillaman, all of Roanoke; and a special granddaughter. Mildred also had many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. on September 27, 2005.⁴

     James Franklin "Jimmie" Nicewarner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 231-16-7270.¹ He was born on August 21, 1916 at Rockwell City, Calhoun Co., Iowa.^{1,2,4,9,5,6,7} He married Mildred Bonnie McNeil, daughter of Hobert Henry McNiel and Ethel Clyde Roop, on October 26, 1940 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^10,3,5,8 James Franklin "Jimmie" Nicewarner died on July 30, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,2,9,5

     Bertha Clay Taylor was buried at Reliance Cemetery, Reliance, Warren Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-5022.⁵ She was born on December 9, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,4 As of September 17, 1925,her married name was Hall.³ She married James Stanton Isaac Hall, son of James Richard "Jim" Hall and Lucy Jane Aldredge, on September 17, 1925 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Bertha Clay Taylor died on December 8, 1991 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 83.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 223-62-9161.⁴ Eva Virginia Arrington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 She was born on October 10, 1900 at Dickenson Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 28, 1901.^4,5,1,2 As of October 8, 1921,her married name was Hall.² She married Noah Lee Hall, son of John William "Bill" Hall and Octavia Aldridge, on October 8, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Eva Virginia Arrington died on September 17, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 86.^4,5,1,3 She Mrs. N. L. (Eva) Hall, age 86, died Thursday evening, September 17, 1987, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a long time resident Blacksburg, being a member of the Blacksburg Christian Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Lee Hall. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Lee Hall Jones, Portage, Mich; and a son, W. W. "Bill" Hall, Belsprings; brother, Pride B. Arrington, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Douglas Jones, Blacksburg; Michael Jones, Pasadena, Md; Rebecca Fonner, and Jody Jones, both of Portage, Mich; great-grandchildren, Justin Landon and Heidi Jones, both of Blacksburg; Aaron and Jamie Jones, both of Pasadena, Md. Burial will be in Roselawn Gardens in Christiansburg. on September 19, 1987.³

     Walden Eldridge "Gruffy" Board was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on January 9, 1915 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^5,7 He married Virginia Lee Dickerson on September 19, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4 Walden Eldridge "Gruffy" Board died on June 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,5,6 He Walden Eldridge (Guffy) Board, age 77, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 23 at his residence. He was a retired conductor for the Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, M. G. Gregory. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Dickerson Board; one daughter, Martha B. Gregory, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael S. and Sharon Board, Copper Hill; one brother, William S. Board, Salem; four grandchildren, Michael W. and Betsy Board, Gary and Gerald Gregory. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on June 24, 1992.³

     William Sherman "Bill" Board was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 24, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,9 He married Jacquelyn Nance Tompkins on April 7, 1944 at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.¹² William Sherman "Bill" Board and Jacquelyn Nance Tompkins were divorced on February 11, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Sherman "Bill" Board married Virginia Elizabeth Vaughan on August 11, 1948 at Alachua Co., Florida.^14,2,5,6 William Sherman "Bill" Board died on April 9, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^2,3,8 He William Sherman (Bill) Board left this world on April 9, 2014 to be with his Father in Heaven. Born on February 24, 1924, he was the son of Effie Hall and Horace Sherman Board. He graduated from Hargrave Military Academy and attended the University of Florida at Gainesville. Bill served during World War II as a member of the Army Airborne Infantry and was commissioned in the United States Air Force in 1950. He served on active duty until 1953 and later became a member of the Air Force Reserves. During Bill's professional life he served as Executive Vice-President of the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce for over sixteen years, until his retirement in 1988. His professional activities included membership in the VA Association of the Chamber of Commerce Executives where he served as secretary, vice-president and president. He was one of the sixteen valley businessmen who organized the Regional Partnership of the Roanoke Valley and served as Secretary and Vice-President of that partnership. He served as Secretary of Salem's Industrial Development Authority for a number of years. Bill also served as President of the Salem Kiwanis and Secretary of Salem's We the People Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial Committee. He was the recipient of honors from the VA General Assembly through House Resolution #67 for his accomplishments in the area of economic development. He was named Salem's "Citizen of the Year" in 1984 and received the Kiwanis "Humanitarian of the Year Award" in 2002. Bill was a lifelong Baptist who served as Chair of the Deacons and teacher of the Berean Bible Class at Salem Baptist Church. In January of 1981 he began a Christian ministry at the Roanoke County Salem Jail where he served as a religious counselor and coordinator of religious volunteers. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia Vaughan Board and is survived by his daughters, Betty Smith (Jerry), Sue Baldwin (Rob) and his son, Joe Gregory (Vona), his six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Interment will follow the service at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on April 11, 2014.²

     Naomi Blankenship was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9589.⁷ She was born on September 2, 1901 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 As of June 1, 1922,her married name was Hall.² She married Posie Staunton Hall, son of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on June 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Naomi Blankenship died on July 25, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.³ She Mrs. Naomi B. Hall, age 74, of 111 Hillmount Dr., Salem, died Sunday morning. She was a member of Green Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Posie S. Hall, Sr; two sons, Posey S. Hall, Jr., Salem; John C. Hall, Martinsville; two brothers, E. M. Blankenship, Roanoke; P. H. Blankenship, Nace; 8 grandchildren. Interment in Sherwood Burial Park. on July 26, 1976.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-3077.¹⁴ John Curtis Hall was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,6,8 He was born on September 22, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Oct 22, 1925.^{14,3,6,5,8,9,10,12} He married Elizabeth Anne Johnston on August 17, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia.^3,5,11 John Curtis Hall died on March 31, 1999 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.^14,3,6,7,8 He John Curtis Hall, 73, of 2323 Preston Road, Martinsville, died Wednesday, March 31, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Roanoke on Oct. 22, 1925, a son of the late Posey Staunton Hall Sr. and the late Naomi Blankenship Hall. He owned and operated Hill & Hall Bookkeeping Service from 1952 until his retirement in 1995. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member and past treasurer of the Preston Ruritan Club and a member and pastm treasurer of the First United Methodist Church of Martinsville. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Johnston Hall of the home; two daughters, Sandra H. Laing of Roanoke and Grace H. Wright of Martinsville; three sons, Allen D. Hall of Wichita Falls, Texas, Curtis Dale Hall of Spencer and Donnie M. Hall of Fairfax; one brother, Posey Staunton Hall Jr. of Buchanan; three grandchildren; and one step-grandson. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. on April 1, 1999.³

     Nannie O. Turner was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She was born on May 9, 1868 at Kentucky.^5,1,4 As of January 29, 1884,her married name was Hall.² She married Stanton R. Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Ellen/Ellender "Nellie" Conner, on January 29, 1884 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Nannie O. Turner died on February 26, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^1,3,4 She The body of Mrs. S. R. "Nannie" Hall, 75, of 515 Roane St., was discovered Friday about 8 p.m. by her granddaughter, who had called at the home where Mrs. Hall had lived alone since the death of her husband, S. R. Hall, about a year ago. Mrs. Hall had been dead three or four hours. She had not been in noticeably ill health. She leaves an only son, A. C. Hall, of Charleston, a sister, Mrs. Murry Pendleton of Charleston and a half brother, Claude Turner of Elkview. on February 27, 1943.³