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     His Social Security Number was 229-12-3922.⁸ Lewis Hurt Reed was born on July 22, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5,6 He married Myrtle Louise Ferguson on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Lewis Hurt Reed and Myrtle Louise Ferguson were divorced on December 13, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Lewis Hurt Reed married Alene Hortense Carr on January 6, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Lewis Hurt Reed died on November 17, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^8,3

     Virginia Ann Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 25, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 As of November 25, 1949,her married name was Whitenack.³ She married John William "Jack" Whitenack on November 25, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Virginia Ann Reed died on November 5, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^4,5 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. A service in her honor will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in Evergreen Burial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554,The American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219 or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on November 8, 2005.⁴

     Willie Wertz was born in July, 1897 at Virginia.¹

     Fannie Mamie Wertz was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 1, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of December 18, 1941,her married name was Brady.⁶ She married Claude Hickman Brady on December 18, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 Fannie Mamie Wertz died on August 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-62-2264.⁶ Rhoda Alice Wertz was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on July 25, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,4 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

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-4900.³ Louise Estelle Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 She was born on February 28, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of October 17, 1958,her married name was Craghead.² She married Emmett George Craghead on October 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Louise Estelle Wertz died on February 11, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^3,7,4,8 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. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 1 p.m. Monday, Pastor Chester Lykens will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. on February 13, 1994.⁴

     Leona Peugh was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 259-20-9815.³ She was born on February 17, 1918 at Sycamore, Turner Co., Georgia.^3,1,2 As of June 25, 1949,her married name was Hawley.⁴ She married Clifford Vernon Hawley, son of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder, on June 25, 1949 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia.^1,4 Leona Peugh died on July 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,3,5 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. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2003 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Debbie Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 24, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. (989-3131) on July 24, 2003.¹

     Edward Jesse Minter was buried at Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-01-0623.⁴ He married Doris Marie Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder.¹ Edward Jesse Minter was born on November 5, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 He died on March 28, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^1,4,3 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. Services will at Oakey's South Chapel, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997. The Rev. Woodrow Minnix, The Rev. C. B. Fulton, The Rev. Chester Lykins and The Rev. James Wingfield will officiate. Interment will follow in Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 2 p.m. Saturday, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m on March 29, 1997.¹

     Richard E. Bow was buried at Danville National Cemetery, 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia.² He married Katherine "Katie" Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Amanda Sowder.¹ Richard E. Bow was born on June 4, 1908.² He died on November 14, 1944 at age 36; Died during WWII.²

     Lucy Mae Redmon was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.³ Her Social Security Number was 361-07-8114.⁶ She was born on July 12, 1919 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^2,7,6,3 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.^2,8,7,5,3 Lucy Mae Redmon died on December 12, 2006 at Naperville, Will Co., Illinois, at age 87.^7,6,3 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. Memorials in Lucy's name may be made to the Plymouth Congregational Church, 409 Lockport Street, Plainfield, Illinois 60544. Visitation will be Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:00 AM until the time of Funeral Services at 11:00 AM at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home with Pastor John Curtis officiating. Interment will follow at Plainfield Township Cemetery. Overman-Jones Funeral Home Corner of Routes 30 and 59 Plainfield. on December 14, 2006.³

     Lester Walter Johnston was born on August 24, 1913 at Ritchie, Will Co., Illinois.^3,4 He married Ann Lorraine "Anna" Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on September 8, 1942 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^1,2,5,3 Lester Walter Johnston died on March 29, 2006 at California at age 92.^4,3 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. A memorial service will be held at Mira Vista Church, 7075 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito CA on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 2pm. Memorial donations may be made in Lester's name to the Camp Projects fund of the Mount Diablo Silverado Council, BSA, 800 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. on April 5, 2006.³

     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. Funeral services were held at Overman Chapel in Plainfield on Monday, September 11 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Liles officiating. Interment was at the Plainfield Cemetery. Masonic services were held Sunday at 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.²
He was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.² He was born on September 12, 1916 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^1,3 He married Lucy Mae Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on February 8, 1944 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^1,2,3,4,5 Leonard "Brownie" Weller died on September 8, 1972 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois, at age 55.^1,2,3

     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 Virginia.¹ He died on February 5, 2006 at Virginia.¹ 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. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospital Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. Graveside funeral services will be at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 11 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2006 with Pastor Jack Scaggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 977-3909.
on February 8, 2006.¹

     Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley was buried at Tinsley/Webb/Nichols Cemetery, Rt. 650, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on March 13, 1874 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, daughter of Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner and Lucy Ellen McGhee, on December 27, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9,10 Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley died on February 12, 1920 at age 45.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 328-01-5057.² Robert Otis "Ottie" McElroy was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego Township, Kendall Co., Illinois.³ He was born on November 17, 1915 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^1,4,2 He married Mary Eveline Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on June 29, 1940 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^1,4,5 Robert Otis "Ottie" McElroy died on April 8, 1990 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 74.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 486-68-5042.² Alma H. Hawkins was born on January 3, 1890 at Missouri.^3,2 As of January 26, 1910,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Alva Joseph Poff, son of William Fleming D. Poff and Dora E. Ferguson, on January 26, 1910 at Clinton Co., Missouri.¹ Alma H. Hawkins died in November, 1984 at age 94.²

     William Arthur Poff was buried at Smithville Memorial Cemetery, 1st Street and Highway 169, Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.³ He was born on April 30, 1913 at Gower, Clinton Co., Missouri.³ He married Jessie Pearl Sullivan on November 14, 1936 at Clay Co., Missouri.⁴ William Arthur Poff died on June 24, 1959 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 46.³

     Irvin Ray Poff married Zella Williams.⁴ Irvin Ray Poff was born on April 25, 1919 at Clay Co., Missouri.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 495-24-9721.⁶ Ellis Hawkins Poff was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.⁴ He was born on April 1, 1925 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.^6,3 He married Betty Fern Fry on April 15, 1949 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri.^2,7 Ellis Hawkins Poff died in June, 1984 at age 59.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 308-50-2733.² Mary A. Unknown was buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.³ Her married name was Walters.¹ She married James Noah Walters, son of Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters and Mary Riley Poff.¹ Mary A. Unknown was born on March 9, 1885 at Indiana.^1,2 She died in July, 1977 at age 92.²

     Ruby Augusta Spears was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on November 20, 1884 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ As of September 17, 1907,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Charles Edgar Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on September 17, 1907 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,2 Ruby Augusta Spears died on September 28, 1953 at Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 68.¹

     Ruby Augusta Gray was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.³ She was born on May 24, 1908 at Lombard, DuPage Co., Illinois.^3,4 As of circa 1929,her married name was Reed.⁵ She married Unknown Reed circa 1929.⁵ As of July 15, 1939,her married name was Fry.³ Ruby Augusta Gray married John William Fry on July 15, 1939 at Lombard, DuPage Co., Iowa.³ Ruby Augusta Gray died on February 13, 2004 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa, at age 95.^3,4 She Ruby Augusta Fry, 95, of Lockridge, died at 2:43 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Jefferson County Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Behner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Diane Brokken officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the donors choice. Mrs. Fry was born May 24, 1908, in Lombard, Ill., the daughter of Charles E. and Ruby A. Spears Gray. She married John W. Fry July 15, 1939, in Lombard. He died Aug. 24, 1965. Mrs. Fry graduated from Momence, Ill., High School with the class of 1926. She graduated from nursing school in Kankakee, Ill. She worked at Central Community Hospital in Chicago, Ill., where she was a night supervisor for 18 years. She had lived in Fairfield since 1964 and had lived with her daughter and family in Lockridge since 1997. She was a member of Rebeka Lodge No. 96 and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sue Ann Diers and husband Leland of Lockridge; one son, Edgar Fry and wife Juanita of Sun City, Ariz; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Walter Gray; and one sister, Mable Pruett. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two children in infancy; three brothers, Bill, Edgar and John Gray; and one sister, Ann McDonald. on February 16, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 347-05-9195.⁵ William Alexander "Bill" Gray married Clarice Unknown.⁶ William Alexander "Bill" Gray was born on May 30, 1910 at Illinois.^1,2,5 He died on June 2, 1988 at age 78.^1,5