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     Ethel Lee Johns was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 227-14-2759.³ She was born on February 28, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of March 23, 1937,her married name was Poff.² She married Clubert Garfield Poff Sr., son of Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff and Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, on March 23, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,2 Ethel Lee Johns died on December 3, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^3,4,7,5 She Mrs. Ethel Lee Byrd, age 68, of Friendship Manor, died Saturday. She is survived by one son, Don Poff, Washington, D.C; one daughter, Paula Jones, Fincastle; one brother, Warren Johns, Roanoke; also surviving are three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on December 5, 1988.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 495-05-2864.⁴ Myrtle Mary Rose Poff was buried at Grayson Cemetery, Grayson, Clinton Co., Missouri.^8,5 She was born on October 21, 1879 at Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,5 As of October 10, 1900,her married name was Rice.⁹ She married Charles Shelby Rice on October 10, 1900 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.⁹ Myrtle Mary Rose Poff died on August 17, 1948 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 68.⁵

     James Flemon "Flem" Poff was buried at Arley Cemetery, Kearney, Clay Co., Missouri.^9,5,6 His Social Security Number was 495-05-7128.¹⁰ He was born on October 28, 1889 at Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,2,10,5 He married Stella Pauline Neth on October 11, 1911 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ James Flemon "Flem" Poff died on March 20, 1963 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 73.^10,5,6 He James Flemon Poff, 73, of 2109 Erie, North Kansas City, died last night at Research hospital. He was born in Clinton County, Missouri and lived there and in Clay County all his life. He was a retired farmer and worked for the M. B. L. commission firm at the Kansas City stockyards many years. Mr. Poff was a member of the Arley Methodist church, Arley, Mo. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Pauline Poff of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Violet Shelton, San Antonio, Tex., and two grandchildren. Burial will be in the Arley cemetery. on March 21, 1963.⁶

     Charles Shelby Rice was born on October 28, 1878 at Platte Co., Missouri.^3,4 He married Myrtle Mary Rose Poff, daughter of William Riley Poff and Susan Rachel" Kefauver, on October 10, 1900 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.²

     Morton Nathion Rice was buried at White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone, Clay Co., Missouri.⁶ His Social Security Number was 510-07-0982.⁷ He married Mary Florence Van Kemseke.⁸ Morton Nathion Rice was born on January 25, 1903 at Smithville, Missouri.^7,5 He married Thelma McCrite on June 19, 1924 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ Morton Nathion Rice and Thelma McCrite were divorced before July, 1942.⁹ Morton Nathion Rice died on September 2, 1986 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 83.^7,6,10 He Morton N. Rice, 83, Birmingham in Clay County, died Tuesday at Liberty Hospital. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Rice was an automobile mechanic. He leaves two sons, Morton R. Rice, Richmond, Mo., and Ennis W. Rice, Independence; a daughter, Mrs. Rose Mary Maschler, Liberty; brother, Jack Rice, Kansas City; and 11 grandchildren. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. on September 4, 1986.⁶

     Eva D. Rice was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 486-03-9265.³ Her married name was Forester.³ She married Benjamin William "Ben" Forester.^3,4 Eva D. Rice was born on February 4, 1905 at Missouri.³ As of December 18, 1920,her married name was Dion.⁵ She married Louis Francis Dion on December 18, 1920 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁵ Eva D. Rice died on January 28, 1970 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 64.^3,4 She Mrs. Eva D. Forester, 64, of 12508 East Forty-eighth terrace, Independence, died Wednesday at St. Luke's hospital. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Blue Vue Chapel church. She was a member the auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Heart of America lodge No. 625. She leaves her husband, Benjamin W. Forester of the home; a son, Louis Dion, 9004 East Sixty-eighth terrace, Raytown; two brothers, Morton Rice, Birmingham in Clay County, and Jack Rice, 914 Northeast Eighty-eighth, and a granddaughter. Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens cemetery. on January 30, 1970.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 495-03-3447.² Thelma McCrite was buried at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.³ She was born on September 20, 1905 at Missouri.^4,2 As of June 19, 1924,her married name was Rice.¹ She married Morton Nathion Rice, son of Charles Shelby Rice and Myrtle Mary Rose Poff, on June 19, 1924 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ Thelma McCrite and Morton Nathion Rice were divorced before July, 1942.⁵ Thelma McCrite died in May, 1990 at Missouri at age 84.²

     Jack Marion Rice was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.⁶ His Social Security Number was 493-12-5244.⁴ He married Twila Unknown.^6,7 Jack Marion Rice was born on August 16, 1914 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.^4,5 He married Marcie Maxine Frendle circa 1940.⁸ Jack Marion Rice and Marcie Maxine Frendle were divorced before 1961.⁸ Jack Marion Rice died on December 15, 1992 at Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 78.^4,6,9,7 He Jack M. Rice, 78, Kansas City in Clay County, died Dec 15, 1992, at Spelman/St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. Rice was a lifelong area resident He was midwestern district manager for Gordon Transports retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Traffic and Transportation Club of Kansas City and was past president of the Kansas City chapter of the Highway Carriers Association. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Twila Rice of the home; two sons, Larry D. Rice, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Thomas W. Rice, Kansas City; a daughter, Marcie A. Fry, Kansas City; three stepdaughters, Vicky Carter, St. Petersburg Beach, Fla., Diana Lynn Park, Gladstone, and Melissa Dawn Helms, Kansas City; 16 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. on December 16, 1992.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 489-68-2858.⁴ Stella Pauline Neth was buried at Arley Cemetery, Kearney, Clay Co., Missouri.^5,6 She was born on January 1, 1888 at Paradise, Clay Co., Missouri.^4,6 As of October 11, 1911,her married name was Poff.³ She married James Flemon "Flem" Poff, son of William Riley Poff and Susan Rachel" Kefauver, on October 11, 1911 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.³ Stella Pauline Neth died on January 3, 1978 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 90.^4,7,6 She Mrs. Stella Pauline Poff, 90, of 2109 Erie, died Tuesday at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born in Paradise in Clay County and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a member of the Arley, Mo., Methodist Church, rural Clay County. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Hubert Shelton, San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Florence Neudeck of the home; and two grandsons. Burial in the Arley Cemetery. on January 5, 1978.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 496-04-6972.² Violet Florence Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.² She was born on February 8, 1914 at Missouri.^1,2 As of July 23, 1943,her married name was Shelton.⁶ She married Hubert Ivan Shelton on July 23, 1943 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^2,6 Violet Florence Poff died on December 20, 1982 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 68.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-12-3922.¹² Lewis Hurt Reed was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,2,14,15 He was born on July 22, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,4,5,6,7,8,14} He married Myrtle Louise Ferguson on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lewis Hurt Reed and Myrtle Louise Ferguson were divorced on December 13, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lewis Hurt Reed married Hortense Alene Carr on January 6, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lewis Hurt Reed died on November 17, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^12,2,8,14 He REED, Lewis H., 72, of Roanoke. passed away Monday, November 17, 1997 at his home. He was veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was retired as Vice President of Overstreet Foods Inc. He is survived by his wife, Alene R. Reed, Roanoke; sister, Ann Whitenack, Roanoke; son, John M. Reed, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Calvin Holdren, Botetourt, Sandra and Alan Smith, Shawnee, Kan., Cheryl and David Argabright, Roanoke, Kandy and Tim Alderman, Charlotte, N.C; stepson, John S. Reeves, Roanoke; stepdaughter and her husband, Brenda and Robbie Robson, Roanoke; 12, grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 19, 1997.¹⁵

     Virginia Ann Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-2691.⁸ She was born on June 25, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,3,4 As of November 25, 1949,her married name was Whitenack.² She married John William "Jack" Whitenack on November 25, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,3 Virginia Ann Reed died on November 5, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^7,8,3,9 She Ann Reed Whitenack, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday November 5, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband John W. Whitenack and son, David G. Whitenack. She retired from General Electric after 29 years of service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Ricky Whitenack; grandson Brian R. Whitenack; and granddaughter Heather Farrelly and husband Mike, all of Roanoke. on November 8, 2005.⁷

     Willie Verda Wertz was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born in July, 1897 at Virginia.¹ She died on July 11, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ She Miss Willie Verda Wertz, fourteen years old, died Tuesday night at the home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wertz, 801 Sixth street, s. e., due to pellagra. Miss Wertz had been invalid since she was four years old and her disease baffled the physicians who attended her. It was not learned until recently that she was a victim of pellagra. on July 13, 1911.³

     Fannie Mamie Wertz was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,8 She was born on February 1, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of December 18, 1941,her married name was Brady.⁹ She married Claude Hickman Brady on December 18, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,4,8,10 Fannie Mamie Wertz died on August 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^3,4,8 She Mrs. Fannie Wertz Brady, 65, of 3623 Grandin Road Extension, passed away in a local hospital Sunday afternoon. She was the widow of the late Claude H. Brady. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Cooper and Mrs. Louise Craghead, both of Roanoke County. Interment in Evergreen. on August 31, 1964.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 227-62-2264.⁷ Rhoda Alice Wertz was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,8 She was born on July 25, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,4,2 As of October 31, 1936,her married name was Cooper.⁴ She married William Elisha Cooper on October 31, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Rhoda Alice Wertz died on April 12, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,2,8 She Mrs. Rhoda Wertz Cooper, age 79, of Melrose Towers, died Sunday in a local hospital. She was a member of West End Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Gary E. Cooper; a sister, Mrs. E. G. Craghead; grandchildren, Mrs. Kathryn Austin, Miss Maria Cooper, Miss Donyae Cooper, G.E. Cooper, Jr; brother-in-law, Emmett Craghead, all of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on April 13, 1981.⁸

     Louise Estelle Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-05-4900.³ She was born on February 28, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of October 17, 1958,her married name was Craghead.² She married Emmett George Washington Craghead on October 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Louise Estelle Wertz died on February 11, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^3,10,4,5 She CRAGHEAD, Louise Estelle Wertz, 82, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 11, 1994. She was born February 28, 1911, and was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett George Craghead. Surviving are three stepdaughters, Frances Blevins, Blue Ridge, Mary Anne Collins, Portsmouth, Adeline Kirby, Floyd; one nephew, Gary E. Cooper, Roanoke; several cousins; a special cousin, Marie Hawley Minter of Roanoke; special friend, Glenna D. Minter, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 13, 1994.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 259-20-9815.⁴ Leona Peugh was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on February 17, 1918 at Sycamore, Turner Co., Georgia.^4,1,2,3 As of June 25, 1949,her married name was Hawley.⁵ She married Clifford Vernon Hawley, son of William Henry Hawley and Lula Manda Sowder, on June 25, 1949 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia.^1,5,3 Leona Peugh died on July 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,6,3 She HAWLEY, Leona Peugh, 85, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. She was born February 17, 1918, one of twelve children. Leona was a member of Christian Life International Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford V. Hawley; two sisters, Irene Holmes and Besse English; and four brothers, Walter, Alton, Marvin and Robert Peugh. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy L. Hawley, Roanoke; three sisters, Ethel Langford, Lena Roach and Laura Warren; two brothers, Emory and Felton Peugh. Also several nieces and nephews survive. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on July 24, 2003.¹

     Edward Jesse Minter was buried at Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0623.⁶ He was born on November 5, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,2,4,3 He married Doris Marie Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Manda Sowder, on April 4, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 Edward Jesse Minter died on March 28, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^1,6,3 He MINTER, Edward Jesse, 86, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 28, 1997. He was born November 5, 1910. Surviving is his wife, Marie Hawley Minter; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Glenna Minter, Roanoke; one granddaughter, Cindy Burks; one great-grandson, Steven Burks; two great-granddaughters, Michelle Burks, "Nikki" Burks, all of Roanoke; one brother, Len Minter; two sisters, Myrtle Thomas, Thaxton, Ida Watts, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. on March 29, 1997.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-4820.⁴ Richard Earnest Bow was buried at Danville National Cemetery, 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia.^2,3,9 He was born on June 4, 1908 at Mt. Helen, Fentress Co., Tennessee; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 6, 1908.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Katherine Clyde "Katie" Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Manda Sowder, on March 24, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 Richard Earnest Bow died on November 18, 1944 at age 36; Died during WWII.^2,3,9

     Her Social Security Number was 361-07-8114.⁶ Lucy Mae Redmon was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^3,7 She was born on July 12, 1919 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^2,8,6,3 As of February 8, 1944,her married name was Weller.² She married Leonard "Brownie" Weller on February 8, 1944 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^2,9,8,5,3 Lucy Mae Redmon died on December 12, 2006 at Naperville, Will Co., Illinois, at age 87.^8,6,3 She Lucy M. Weller nee Redmon a 50 year resident of Plainfield, Illinois. At rest, Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. She was born on July 12, 1919 in Joliet, Illinois to Edgar and Lona Redmon. Lucy is survived by her loving children, William Weller of Elwood, James Weller of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Barbara (Dennis Siepmann) Weller of Sterling, Virginia; her four wonderful grandsons, Christopher, Daniel, William and James Weller; and her dear sisters, Mary McElroy of Aurora and Ann Johnston of El Cerrito, California. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard Weller in 1972; and her dear brother, James Redmon. Lucy was a 1938 graduate of Joliet Township High School. She pursued her dreams of becoming a nurse by graduating from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1942. For more than 30 years she administered her caring touch to countless patients. Lucy was also a faithful member of the Plymouth Congregational Church of Plainfield. Interment will follow at Plainfield Township Cemetery. on December 14, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 555-36-2267.⁴ Lester Walter Johnston was born on August 24, 1913 at Wesley Township, Will Co., Illinois.^1,4,2,3 He married Ann Lorraine "Anna" Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on September 8, 1942 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^5,6,7,1 Lester Walter Johnston died on March 29, 2006 at California at age 92.^4,1 He Lester Walter Johnston 1913-2006 Lester is the grandson of William Johnston of Muirkirk, Scotland and Martha Hazelton, and Charles Grimes and Dimis Stevens of IL. He is the son of Walter Johnston and Laura Grimes of Wesley Township, Will County, IL. William started his farm in Wesley Township after his service in the Civil War. Walter and Laura took over the farm after William retired to the Octagon House in Wilmington IL in 1912. Lester was born in Walter and Laura's home on August 24, 1913. Lester known to all as "Les" graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1931. He left the farm in 1942 after marrying Ann Loraine Redmond of Joliet, IL. They moved to Berkeley CA where Les worked at the Standard Oil Richmond refinery and at night went to school at the University of California Berkeley, wherehe earned a degree in mechanical engineering. After the War, Les worked as an engineer in the Chevron Research, Diesel Engine Lab until his retirement in 1978. He started working with the Mount Diablo Council of the Boy Scouts in the late 1950s and spent almost 50 years up until just a few months before his passing working on Boy Scout camp development and maintenance, especially Camps Herms in El Cerrito and Wolfeboro in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He was honored by the National Office of the Boy Scouts in 2005 for his extraordinary level of volunteer contribution over the years. Les loved all aspects of engineering, from working on his father's farm tractors after Walter switched from plow horses in the 1920s to designing and building a new power plant or refrigeration system for the Boy Scout's Camp Wolfeboro in the 1980s. He frequently returned to the family farm to visit and work with his brother, Francis and visit his sister Margaret. In the 1970s when Francis acquired his first 6 cylinder John Deere tractors Les used his expertise in diesel engines to help Francis get a few extra horsepower out of the tractors. Lester died March 29, 2006. He is survived by Ann, his wife of 64 years, of El Cerrito, sons William of Kensington, and David of Livermore, daughters-in-law Nancy and Patty, grandchildren Brian, Darby, and Devin, and Debbie. His youngest son, Steven, is deceased. Lester's younger sister Margaret, her husband Lester Schroeder and his younger brother Francis all passed several years ago. Francis' wife Ina lives in Kankakee, IL. on April 5, 2006.¹

     Leonard "Brownie" Weller Leonard (Brownie) Weller - Mr. Weller of RFD No 3, Plainfield, Illinois died at the age of 55 on Friday, September 8, 1972 at his home. He was born September 12, 1916 in Plainfield. He is survived by his wife, Lucy, nee Redmond; two sons, James and William; a daughter, Barbara; and a sister(Helen) Mrs. Norman Birkett, all of Plainfield, also several nieces and nephews. Weller was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Weller and one brother, Roger. He was a member of the Plainfield Congregational Church and past master of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge No. 536 AF and AM. He was a Plainfield School Bus driver for the past 5 years. He was employed by the Commonwealth Edison Company from 1935 to 1950. Mr. Weller was a Veteran of WW II, serving with the Sea Bees in the Pacific area. Interment was at the Plainfield Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 327-09-1689.⁴ He was born on September 12, 1916 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^2,5,4 He married Lucy Mae Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on February 8, 1944 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^6,1,7,8,9 Leonard "Brownie" Weller died on September 8, 1972 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois, at age 55.^1,5

     William Henry Weller was born on September 7, 1950 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.² He married Brenda Lee Shipworth on August 24, 1982 at Beltrami, Polk Co., Minnesota.³ William Henry Weller died on November 11, 2022 at Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 72.² He William Henry Weller - Born: September 7, 1950 in Joliet, IL. Died: November 11, 2022 in Port Orange, FL. William Henry Weller was born to Leonard “Brownie” Weller and Lucy Mae Redmon. He grew up in Plainfield, Illinois with his brother and sister, where he enjoyed an idyllic childhood on the family farm. Bill graduated from Plainfield High School in 1968, and then enrolled at Culver-Stockton College, where in 1972, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. Post-graduation, Bill traveled throughout the United States to pursue his heart’s desires. He later returned to his beloved hometown of Plainfield to seek new challenges and care for family. Bill turned to entrepreneurship, and he pursued many successful ventures throughout his career, most notably, Plainfield Limousine. Plainfield Limousine soon grew to a fleet of vehicles and drivers throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Bill vacationed often in Fort Myers, and vowed to retire to the Florida Gulf. He lived that dream, and relaxed near the water with new friends. A few years ago, Bill relocated to Port Orange, Florida, where he passed. Bill is survived by his companion, Sharon Nicoletti; brother James L. Weller and sister-in-law Mary Weller; nephews James R. Weller, Christopher Siepmann, Daniel Siepmann, and William Siepmann; brother-in-law, Dennis Siepmann; and close cousins, Richard and Carol McElroy. He joins his parents; his sister Barbara Weller; and grandparents, William (Bill) and Jessie Weller. on December 29, 2022.²

     Barbara Jean Weller Barbara Jean Weller (July 13, 1948 – September 20, 2022) was born in Joliet, Illinois to Leonard “Brownie” Weller and Lucy Mae Redmon. She was raised in Plainfield, Illinois on the family farm with her two brothers, and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1966 as salutatorian. Barbara earned her Bachelor’s in History from Cornell College in 1970. There, she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for international scholarly exchange in London, England. She went on to graduate top of her class from University of Iowa School of Law in 1973, as one of only a handful of women. Barbara practiced law with the armed forces in San Diego, California for several years, before relocating to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career with the civilian agencies. There, she was rapidly promoted, including at the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Energy. Barbara soon rose to the leadership position of Deputy Solicitor at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In 1981, she met the love of her life, Dennis Siepmann, and they married on Christmas Eve, 1984. In 1987, Barbara departed the federal service and moved to Sterling, Virginia to devote herself to raising her three sons. She created a household of unconditional love for her family, and gave her children every ounce of wisdom, compassion, and kindness required for the flourishing lives they enjoy today. Barbara loved Classic Hollywood cinema, the fiction of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë, interior design and fashion, law and politics, and Downton Abbey. She displayed an insatiable, curious intellect her entire life, and lifted everyone she met with her wit, charm, and grace. Barbara is survived by her adoring husband Dennis; three sons, Christopher, Daniel, and William; elder brother James Sr; sister-in-law, Mary; and nephew, James Jr. She is now reunited with her father, mother, aunts and uncles, and younger brother, William Weller. Barbara’s absence is an irreparable hole in our hearts, but we feel her spirit close each day when we live the way she showed us: with integrity, and selfless care for one another.² She was born on July 13, 1948 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.² She married Theodore Dennis Siepmann on December 24, 1984.^3,2 Barbara Jean Weller died on September 20, 2022 at Virginia at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 696-03-2896.⁵ Jay Rayden Waddell was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 15, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He died on February 5, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 He Jay Rayden Waddell, of Botetourt County, the joy of our lives, born January 15, 2006 at 1:50 a.m. went to be with angels on February 5, 2006. Jay is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Clyde Maxey and Johnny Burke. He is the infant son of Jeffery L. Waddell and Kristina L. Maxey, Jay is also survived by a big sister, Kiara Maxey, age 5; grandparents, Leann Waddell, Gordon Bayles of Roanoke, Steve Waddell of Dallas, N.C., Kathy and David Frye of Stewartsville, Billy Maxey of Greeley Colo; greatgrandparents, Velta Maxey and Louise Burke; also are uncles and aunts, Matthew Waddell, Brandon Bayles, Daniel and Angela Waddell, Steve and Crystal Waddell, Wayne Maxey, Teresa Maxey, Mike White, Rock and Karen Bell and numerous cousins. Graveside funeral services will be at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on February 8, 2006.¹