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     Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5801.² Joyce A. Francisco was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Her married name was DeWease.¹ Her married name was Eagle.² She married Arvil Carlton DeWease, son of Alfred Jacob DeWease Sr. and Genevieve Martha "Geneva" Williams.^1,4,5 Joyce A. Francisco married Wiley Edward Eagle.² Joyce A. Francisco was born on November 18, 1937.² She died on January 25, 1989 at age 51.²

     Roberta Gail DeWease was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-58-3085.⁴ Her married name was Bogaz.¹ She married Unknown Bogaz.^1,3 Roberta Gail DeWease was born on February 5, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of 1962,her married name was Snead.¹ She married Leonard Wesley Snead in 1962.¹ Roberta Gail DeWease died on February 4, 2004 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,4 She Gail DeWease Bogaz, 59, of Chesterfield, Va., formerly of Salem, Va., passed away in her home. She was a member of Shiloh Pentecostal Church. She is survived by her son, Sheldon Bogaz and his wife, Kathy; daughter, Kerrie Sparks and her husband, Roger; and grandsons, Jacob Bogaz, William Bogaz, Cole Sparks, and Chase Sparks; sister, Arleigh Boyd and husband, Lonnie of Roanoke; brothers, Dale DeWease and wife, Pam, Lowell Dewease and wife, Virginia, Marvin Dewease and wife, Nancy, and P.D. Dewease, all of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Geneva Williams DeWease, and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Inez Lyon, Jacob DeWease, Arvil DeWease, Aleene Ronk, and Bud DeWease. A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, February 9, at The Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. on February 7, 2004.²

     Leonard Wesley Snead was born circa 1941.¹ He married Roberta Gail DeWease, daughter of Alfred Jacob DeWease Sr. and Genevieve Martha "Geneva" Williams, in 1962.¹ Leonard Wesley Snead died on March 4, 2003 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     Arlton Wallace "Bud" DeWease was buried at Northview Cemetery, Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.¹ He married Bonnie Collins.¹ Arlton Wallace "Bud" DeWease was born on September 17, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on July 19, 2001 at Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 53.¹

     Lowell Denzil DeWease Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-44-8122.⁹ He was born on November 20, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 He married Barbara Ann Rucker on January 24, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹⁰ Lowell Denzil DeWease Sr. and Barbara Ann Rucker were divorced on April 3, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Lowell Denzil DeWease Sr. married Virginia Ann Fugate on September 20, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,5 Lowell Denzil DeWease Sr. died on August 12, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,9,6 He Lowell D. DeWease, Sr., 69, of Salem, passed away August 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Geneva Dewease, five brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Dewease, of Salem; three children, Denny Dewease and wife, Donna, of Vinton, Wanda Dewease, of Roanoke, Vicky Echols, of Botetourt; sister, Arleigh Boyd and brother-in-law, Lonnie, of Roanoke; three brothers, Marvin Dewease and sister-in-law, Nancy, of Salem, Dale Dewease and sister-in-law, Pam, of Salem, P.D. Dewease and wife, of Craig County; three grandchildren, Andy Dewease and wife, Amy, of Vinton, Kelly Henderson and husband, Troy, of Salem, Suzanne Moore and husband, Kenneth, of Vinton; five great-grandchildren and beloved pet, Molly. The family would like to thank Dr. Gene Godwin and the staff of Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 8 South PCU for their loving care during his time of need. The family will receive friends Monday, August 14, 2006 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, August 15, 2006 2 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Edward Creel officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on August 14, 2006.²

     Marvin Elwin DeWease was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on September 26, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Nancy Jewell Davis circa 1960.^3,7 Marvin Elwin DeWease died on November 14, 2017 at Virginia at age 77.³ He Marvin Elwin DeWease, 77, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. One of ten siblings born to Alfred and Geneva Williams DeWease; he was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and four brothers. Marvin leaves his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Davis DeWease; sons, Calvin of the home, Marvin Elwin II and wife, Angie; grandson, Jonathan and wife Brandy of Lynchburg, Va; sister, Arleigh Boyd and husband Lonnie; brother, Dale DeWease and wife, Pam. Marvin is retired from Kopper Industries in Salem, Va. He attended Ridgewood Baptist Church. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Roy Kanode officiating. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to the Vision Fund at Ridgewood Baptist Church. on November 16, 2017.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-88-5505.⁵ Judy Lee Ronk was born on November 9, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of May 9, 1981,her married name was LaPrad.⁴ She married Robert Harry "Sonny" LaPrad Jr. on May 9, 1981 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,2,6,4 Judy Lee Ronk died on November 18, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,5,7 She Judy Lee Ronk LaPrad, 57, of Boones Mill, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her best friend, soul mate and husband of 35 years, Robert H. "Sonny" LaPrad, mother Aleene Ronk, mother-in-law, Mary J. Metz, and a stepson, William "Billy" LaPrad. Judy was an artist, and had the type of personality everyone loved. She loved her cats and watching NASCAR. She raced Mini Cup Cars, and worked alongside Sonny building race cars. She is survived by her father, Emory E. Ronk (Dottie), of North Carolina; sister, Lynn Ronk, of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Shirley Willis (Robert), of Goodview; stepfather-in-law, William "Bill" Metz, of Roanoke, nieces, Ashley Underwood (Jason), Kathryn Willis; nephews, Jason Walters (Katie), Greg Willis; great-nieces and nephews, Alivea Greenway, Owen Walters, Aiden Underwood, Asher Underwood, Evie Walters; special cousin, Tom Lyon; and other family members and friends. on December 5, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-7662.⁵ Robert Harry "Sonny" LaPrad Jr. was born on September 23, 1940.^5,3 He married Judy Lee Ronk, daughter of Emory Elias Ronk and Aleene Martha DeWease, on May 9, 1981 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,2,3,4 Robert Harry "Sonny" LaPrad Jr. died on October 13, 2010 at Virginia at age 70.^5,3 He 9/23/1940 - 10/13/2010 Robert Harry (Sonny) LaPrad Jr., of Boones Mill, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, with his family and friends by his side, to be with the Lord his Savior. He will no longer be suffering in pain because of his life long history of illness and sickness. God has taken care of this. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry LaPrad; his mother, Mary J. Metz; his son, William "Billy" LaPrad; and his mother-in-law, Aleene Ronk. He is survived by his wife, best friend and soul mate of 35 years, Judy Ronk LaPrad, of Boones Mill; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Willis, of Goodview; stepfather, William "Bill" Metz, of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Lynn Ronk, of Roanoke; father-in-law and stepmother-in-law, Emory and Dottie Ronk, of North Carolina; two nieces; two nephews; five great-nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Tom Lyon, of California; all of his close and dear friends at his side. He was a master mechanic; loved racing and was a jack of all trades and master of all. There wasn't anything he couldn't dream up, build or make with his hands and sharp mind. He built the fastest S.B. Ford in a '55 T-bird owned by his good friend, Dave Craig, as his last project. He will be sadly missed by all he knew, especially his wife. on October 15, 2010.³

     Nancy Jewell Davis Nancy Jewell Davis DeWease, 76, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1945. She is the daughter of the late Otha Galen and Esther Payne Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Marvin Elwin DeWease, Sr. Nancy is survived by her sons, Marvin Elwin II and wife Angela of Evington, Va and Calvin Lee of the home; grandchildren, Jonathan DeWease, Kelsey Stone (Matt), Rachel Dolan, Erin Dolan; great grandsons, River and Reed Stone; and siblings, Martha Elizabeth Miller (Ernest), Galen Davis (Linda), Mary Juanita Smith, Leonard Davis (Kathy). Nancy owned and operated Nancy's Cleaning service. After retiring, she spent years with quilting and crafting. She was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. A graveside service will be conducted Friday November 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Pastor Roy Kanode officiating.² She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on March 29, 1945 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of circa 1960,her married name was DeWease.¹ She married Marvin Elwin DeWease, son of Alfred Jacob DeWease Sr. and Genevieve Martha "Geneva" Williams, circa 1960.^1,2 Nancy Jewell Davis died on November 8, 2021 at Virginia at age 76.²

     Pamela Frances "Pam" Bohn was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was DeWease.² She married Robert Dale DeWease, son of Alfred Jacob DeWease Sr. and Genevieve Martha "Geneva" Williams.^1,2 Pamela Frances "Pam" Bohn was born on May 20, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on July 23, 2022 at Virginia at age 75.² She Pamela B. DeWease, 75, of Roanoke County, Va., went peacefully to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 23, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born in Virginia on May 20, 1947, to her late parents, Francis J. and Agnes Craighead Bohn. Pam attended Northside High School. In 1965, Pam married the love of her life, Dale DeWease, and together they celebrated 57 wonderful years of marriage. Pam had an outgoing, vibrant personality, and was known for her laughter. She enjoyed going on trips and traveling with her husband. Pam liked doing hobbies at home such as scrapbooking, crocheting, coloring books, and reading. She loved animals, especially the family's dogs and cats, but Pam's love of animals also extended to the wildlife that frequented the family property. Pam and Dale enjoyed having their coffee while they watched for deer, bears, squirrels, birds, and any other wildlife that ventured into their backyard. Pam is survived by her husband, Dale DeWease; beloved cat, Annie; her sister, Marsha Conner; her devoted sister-in-law, Arleigh Boyd; special nephew, Sheldon Bogaz; numerous nieces and nephews; and many close friends. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 26, 2022.²

     George A. Allen married Gertrude A. "Gerdie" DeWeese, daughter of William Ellec DeWease and Annice Jurusiam Mountcastle, on November 14, 1913.¹ George A. Allen died on July 17, 1917.¹

     John L. Boggess Sr. was born circa 1856 at Virginia.² He married Gertrude A. "Gerdie" DeWeese, daughter of William Ellec DeWease and Annice Jurusiam Mountcastle, on September 3, 1924.¹ John L. Boggess Sr. died on June 26, 1935.¹

     Rosa Nell Kesler was born on September 1, 1915 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 17, 1938,her married name was DeWease.¹ She married Cardon Elbie/Elby DeWease, son of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on December 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Rosa Nell Kesler and Cardon Elbie/Elby DeWease were divorced on February 6, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Rosa Nell Kesler died on January 24, 1995 at age 79.⁴

     Dalmas Eugene Henderson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 226-01-6384.⁷ He was born on November 22, 1915 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,4,5,6 He married Eva Alberta DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on April 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Dalmas Eugene Henderson and Eva Alberta DeWease were divorced on May 9, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Dalmas Eugene Henderson died on July 5, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^3,6

     Robert Earl Jones was born on October 7, 1893 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Eva Alberta DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on January 3, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     John Philip Pearl was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 27, 1901 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Ruby Lucile DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on May 3, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 John Philip Pearl died on November 20, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.²

     Leon Alden Epperly Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 His Social Security Number was 228-01-0055.⁸ He was born on December 29, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,5,9,10 He married Nora Frances DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on April 7, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11,7 Leon Alden Epperly Sr. died on April 15, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,6,8,10 He Leon Alden Epperly, Sr., 90, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2007. Mr. Epperly was enlisted in the U.S. Army for five years and served during World War II. He was also a member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Essie Epperly; daughter, Nora (Sudie) Epperly; and brother, Alan V. Epperly. His surviving family includes his wife of 64 years, Nora Epperly; sons, Leon A. Epperly, Jr. and wife, Doris, and Garry L. Epperly and wife, Patricia; daughters, Bonnie Hutchinson and husband, Howell, and Linda Huffman and husband, Richard; brother, Troy Epperly; sister, Evelyn Richardson and Marie Scaggs and husband, Emory; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Lowe will officiate. on April 16, 2007.¹

     Nora Frances "Sudie" Epperly was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on October 7, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 6; Fell from a moving auto.^2,3

     Billy Jones Van Fossen was buried at West Augusta Cemetery, West Augusta, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 16, 1926 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Muriel Evelyn DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on May 4, 1946 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ Billy Jones Van Fossen and Muriel Evelyn DeWease were divorced on June 25, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Billy Jones Van Fossen died on April 11, 1994 at age 67.³