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     Amos Donald Puckett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 225-54-6401.⁸ He was born on July 7, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,8,7 He married Pauleda Frances Howell, daughter of Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell and Reva Madeline Minton, on August 2, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2 Amos Donald Puckett and Pauleda Frances Howell were divorced on February 22, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Amos Donald Puckett died on September 27, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,5,8,6 He Amos Donald Puckett, 70, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010, at his home after a battle with lung cancer. He was born on July, 7, 1940, to the late Lewis Edward Puckett and Emma Underwood Puckett. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eli Puckett and Ernest Puckett. He is survived by his fiancée, Sandra Robinson, who stood by his side; brother, Mitchell Edward Puckett, of Rocky Mount; three sisters, Helen Beckner, of Roanoke, Margie Watts, of King George, Va., and Linda Smith, of Shawsville; two sisters-in-law, Rosa Puckett, of Charleston, S.C., and Marla Puckett, of Pueblo, Colo; five children, Donald and wife, Rachelle Puckett, Hunter and wife, Kim Puckett, Joyce Puckett Frazier, Tonya Levis, and Sonya and Jeffery Pedilla; 16 grandchildren; seven nieces; and six nephews. Mr. Puckett served his country in the United States Army. He was a life member of the American Legion; a life member of the Fraternal order of Roanoke Moose; a member of the N.C. Beach Buggy Association; a dedicated member of the NRA; and an avid Racing fan. Mr. Puckett Retired from General Electric after 33 years of service. He also retired from the city of Salem with over 30 years of dedicated service. Amos greatly loved his family and will be missed, and as Amos would say, "Time don't wait on you!" Internment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on September 29, 2010.⁵

     Willie May Haley was buried at Sears Family Cemetery, Twelve O'Clock Knob, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on February 23, 1901 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of circa 1914,her married name was Palmer.⁴ She married Russell Thomas Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, circa 1914.^4,1,5,3 Willie May Haley died on April 14, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 23.^1,3

     Lula Helen Palmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on March 17, 1916 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 2, 1930,her married name was Ferguson.⁵ She married Charles Edward Ferguson on December 2, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,8 Lula Helen Palmer died on November 24, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.³ She Mrs. Lula Helen Ferguson, 49, of Rt. 3, died Tuesday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Charles Edward Ferguson; seven sons, Adron D., James M. E., Nelson M., Donald L., Charles D., Glenn C. Ferguson, all of Roanoke County; Wilbur T. Ferguson, Providence, R.I; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara F. Leffell, Mrs. Betty F. Morgan, both of Roanoke County; her father, Russell T. Palmer, Roanoke County; brothers, Hubert M., Kenis L., William R., Maynard L., Carl P. and Russell T. Palmer Jr., all of Roanoke County; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Mountcastle, Roanoke County; Mrs. Della Maye Wheeling, Starkey. Burial in Sherwood. on November 26, 1964.⁸

     Thelma Lucille Palmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 225-80-0742.¹⁰ She was born on February 3, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,3,9,4,5 As of February 3, 1936,her married name was Mountcastle.³ She married Russell Dearth Edward Mountcastle on February 3, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,8,3,12 Thelma Lucille Palmer died on October 2, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^10,8,9,12 She MOUNTCASTLE, Thelma L., 81, of Catawba Valley Drive, died Monday, October 2, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell D. Mountcastle and a son and daughter-in-law, Charles R. and Lea Mountcastle. Surviving family include children and their spouses, Kathleen and Robert Hendricks of Central City, Iowa, Barbara and Len Woods of Salem, Donald and Susan Mountcastle of Salem, Sharon and H. K. (Butch) Basham of Willis, Richard and Mary Lou Brown of Boones Mill; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 4, 2000.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1885.⁸ Hubert McKinley Palmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on May 10, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,9,6,10 He married Marguerite June Argenbright on October 11, 1942 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,5 Hubert McKinley Palmer died on August 28, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^8,2,3,4,10 He Mr. Hubert McKinley Palmer, age 69, of Salem, passed away August 28, 1990. He is survived by his wife, June Palmer; daughters, Patricia Wimmer, Rhonda McReynolds; sons, Ronald H. Palmer, Terry W. Palmer; sister, Thelma Mountcastle; also surviving are four grandchildren; and a number of half brothers, and half sisters. Interment will be in Cedarlawn Burial Park. on August 29, 1990.²

     Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0923.⁴ She was born on September 23, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of March 1, 1935,her married name was Palmer.² She married Russell Thomas Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on March 1, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone died on April 20, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^1,4,5 She Fanny Mae (Granny Fanny) Palmer, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006. Fanny loved to sing and play guitar. She loved everyone and never met a stranger. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell T. Palmer. Surviving family includes her children, Billy Palmer and wife, Edna, Della Mae Wheeling, Maynard Lee Palmer, Carl Palmer and wife, Phyllis, Russell Palmer and wife, Rhonda; step-son, Kenis L. Palmer and wife, Margaret; best friends, Julia Dailey and Tommy Niday; ten grandchildren and several greatand great-greatgrandchildren. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 22, 2006.¹

     William Russell "Billy" Palmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,5 He was born on July 14, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Edna Frances Journell circa 1955.⁵ William Russell "Billy" Palmer died on January 20, 2017 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁵ He William "Billy" Russell Palmer, 81, of Roanoke County, my dear loving husband, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 20, 2017. Billy loved the Lord and served him for most of his life. He was a kind, very caring and a very godly man. He retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation where he worked for over 35 years as an electrical circuit engineer. He was a member of Life Tabernacle Church, helping to serve God in many ways. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell T. and Fanny M. Palmer; a son, Richard W. Palmer; granddaughter, Corrina N. Palmer; and a brother, Kenis L. Palmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Edna Journell Palmer; son, Gary Palmer; three brothers, Carl P. Palmer and wife Phyllis, Maynard L. Palmer and his friend Julie Daily, Russell T. Palmer Jr. and wife Rhonda; a sister, Della Mae Wheeling, and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to the loving, caring and attentive staff of both Friendship South County Rehab and Pheasant Ridge Nursing Rehab Center. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 22, 2017.⁵

     Junior Houston Wheeling was buried at Dudley Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 230-44-5080.⁷ He was born on October 25, 1936 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,3,7,4 He married Della Mae Palmer, daughter of Russell Thomas Palmer and Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone, on December 18, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Junior Houston Wheeling and Della Mae Palmer were divorced on November 10, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Junior Houston Wheeling died on March 29, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.^3,7,5,6 He ROCKY MOUNT - The funeral for Junior Houston Wheeling, 71, who died Saturday, March 29, was conducted Tuesday, April 1 from the Lynch Funeral Chapel by Rev. Rick Polland. Burial was in the Dudley family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; and brother. Survivors include his children, Debra Mae Nichols (Ed), Vickie L. Harris, Thomas H. Wheeling, Andrew L. Wheeling (Linda) and Junior Dale Dudley; nine grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers, Larry Wheeling (Barbara) and Richard Wheeling (Debra); sister-in-law, Barbara Wheeling; and nieces and nephews. on March 31, 2008.⁶

     Russell Thomas Palmer Jr. Russell Thomas "Booby" Palmer, Jr., age 68, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Roanoke. He was born on Thursday, June 19, 1952 (actually Jun 14, 1952), to the late Fanny Mae Boone Palmer and Russell Palmer, Sr. To say the least, Booby was a diehard supporter of President Trump! He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his sister, Dela Mae Wheeling; brothers, Maynard Lee Palmer and Carl Palmer; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be conducted at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton, Va.⁶ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 14, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Julia Ann McDaniel on November 7, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Russell Thomas Palmer Jr. and Julia Ann McDaniel were divorced on August 3, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Russell Thomas Palmer Jr. married Patricia Ruth Teresa Heiliger on October 31, 1983 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Russell Thomas Palmer Jr. and Patricia Ruth Teresa Heiliger were divorced on September 2, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Russell Thomas Palmer Jr. married Rhonda Dianne Bailey, daughter of Rheuben Gaines Bailey and Murray Edwina Hendrick, on June 3, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,3 Russell Thomas Palmer Jr. died on August 22, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.⁶

     Margaret Elizabeth James was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on February 12, 1928 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of September 6, 1947,her married name was Palmer.² She married Kenis Lee Palmer, son of Russell Thomas Palmer and Ora Ollie "Ettie" King, on September 6, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Margaret Elizabeth James died on October 30, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,4,5 She Margaret James Palmer, of Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday October 30, 2007 discovered the joys of the Lord as she entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father. She had been a faithful wife of 60 years to her husband, Kenis Palmer, she was a loving mother to her children, David Palmer and wife Becky, Brenda Maciel and husband, Tino, Bruce Palmer and wife, Susan, all of Roanoke. She leaves behind an inheritance found through her grandchildren, Philip Palmer and wife, Ashley, Crystal Ingle and husband, Jared, April Hall and husband, Homer, Jacob Palmer, Jessica Caldwell and fiance, Dan Augustyniak, Kenis Maciel, Andrew Palmer and wife, Candice, Victor Maciel, Bruce T. Palmer, Lindsey Palmer, Casey Palmer and Bailey Palmer. Her blessing will be continued by her greatgrandchildren, Cassidy Caldwell, Mateo Ingle, Rylan Palmer and Cruz Ingle; her sisters, Christine Stump of Rocky Mount, Beulah Childress and husband, Eddie, of Roanoke, Rebecca Altice and husband, Jack, of Wirtz and Doris Price of North Carolina; and by her brother, Shelborne (Billy) James and wife, Rosa, of Roanoke. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gratton and Etta James; and brothers, Russell James, William James and Hubert James. Margaret had worked for the Roanoke County School System and was retired. She had served faithfully in her church, Life Tabernacle, for some 50 years as youth leader and choir member. Her love was children, that showed in her many years as the primary Sunday school teacher, owner of the Palmer's Ginger Bread House Day Care and in helping to raise her 12 grandchildren. She was known to all as "Nannie." Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on November 2, 2007.¹

     Marguerite June Argenbright was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 11, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of October 11, 1942,her married name was Palmer.² She married Hubert McKinley Palmer, son of Russell Thomas Palmer and Willie May Haley, on October 11, 1942 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,2 Marguerite June Argenbright died on March 6, 2017 at age 92.³

     Jessie Donald Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 223-36-2096.⁵ He was born on March 22, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,7,6 He married Patricia June Palmer, daughter of Hubert McKinley Palmer and Marguerite June Argenbright, on July 19, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Jessie Donald Wimmer died on September 22, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,4,5,7,8 He Jessie Donald Wimmer, (Soup), 65, of Salem, died Friday, September 22, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wimmer; sons, Michael Wimmer, Roanoke, Howard Wimmer, Salem; stepson, Jeffrey Vass, Salem; stepdaughter, Deidra Castellano, Salem; granddaughter, Nikki Castellano; brother, Howard Wimmer, Salem, and a sister, Virginia Phillips, Lakeville, Mass. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 24, 1995.³

     Ronald Hubert "Ron" Palmer Ron Palmer, December 3, 1946 – March 2, 2016. Ron H. Palmer, 69, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday at his residence. Ron was born in Roanoke, VA, December 3, 1946, a son of Hubert and June Palmer. He was a retried telecommunications technician and an avid Duke and NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Terry Palmer. Surviving are his wife, Linda Palmer; his mother; two sons, Tim Bolin and David Dickerson; a daughter, Melanie Wallace and her husband Jamie; two sisters, Patricia Hallahan and Her husband Patrick and Ronda McReynolds and her husband Ron; brother-in-law, Billy Beal and wife Liz; several grandchildren, the special loves of his life, Josie and Lil Girl, and many special friends.² He married Linda Unknown.² Ronald Hubert "Ron" Palmer was born on December 3, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Phyllis Sue Craig on May 11, 1967 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁵ Ronald Hubert "Ron" Palmer and Phyllis Sue Craig were divorced on March 10, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Ronald Hubert "Ron" Palmer married Joan Ann Robinson on September 20, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Ronald Hubert "Ron" Palmer died on March 2, 2016 at Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 69.²

     Terrence Walter "Terry" Palmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-04-0445.⁵ He was born on September 21, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 He married Melinda Sue Robbins on February 24, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Terrence Walter "Terry" Palmer and Melinda Sue Robbins were divorced on June 10, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Terrence Walter "Terry" Palmer married Angela Marie Johnson on June 20, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Terrence Walter "Terry" Palmer and Angela Marie Johnson were divorced on November 19, 1993 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Terrence Walter "Terry" Palmer died on January 3, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^3,5,10,6,8 He Terrence Walter "Terry" Palmer, 45, of Roanoke, passed away at his home on Monday, January 3, 2005. He was predeceased by his father, Hubert M. Palmer. Surviving family include his son, Christopher Palmer; sisters and brothers, Pat Wimmer, Ronnie Palmer and Rhonda McReynolds. on January 6, 2005.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 225-16-3364.⁵ Russell Dearth Edward Mountcastle was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 He was born on October 22, 1911 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio.^{5,3,6,8,4,7,9} He married Thelma Lucille Palmer, daughter of Russell Thomas Palmer and Willie May Haley, on February 3, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,7 Russell Dearth Edward Mountcastle died on October 21, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^5,2,7,6 He Mr. Russell D. Mountcastle, age 79, of Salem died Sunday, October 21, 1990. He was retired from Old Virginia Brick Company. He is survived by his wife, Thelma L. Mountcastle; son, Charles R. Mountcastle, Salem; daughter, Kathleen Hendricks, Central City, Iowa; daughter, Barbara A. Woods, Salem; son, Donald W. Mountcastle, Salem; daughter, Sharon K. Basham, Willis; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 22, 1990.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-44-2905.¹⁰ Charles Russell Mountcastle Sr. was born on January 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,3,5,6 He married Loralye Diane "Lea" Skailes on March 15, 1956 at Marin Co., California.^11,12,13 Charles Russell Mountcastle Sr. died on March 17, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^10,4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 228-48-8697.⁶ Kathleen "Kathy" Mountcastle was born on July 28, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,4,7,8 As of April 26, 1958,her married name was Hendricks.³ She married Robert Fulton Hendricks on April 26, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Kathleen "Kathy" Mountcastle died on May 26, 2006 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 66.^6,4 She Kathleen (Kathy) Hendricks, 66, of Central City, Iowa, died Friday, May 26, 2006, in University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, after a short illness. Per Kathys wishes, her body was cremated and there will be no services at this time. Survivors include her husband of forty-eight years, Bob; her children, Robert Hendricks Jr. and Kelly Hendricks, both of Central City, Iowa; three grandchildren, Alexander, Christopher and Morgan; a brother, Donny (Sue) Mountcastle of Salem, Virginia; two sisters, Barbara (Len) Woods of Salem, Virginia, and Sharon Bashem of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles Mountcastle; and a sister-in-law, Lea Mountcastle. Kathy was born July 28, 1939, in Salem, Virginia, to Russell and Thelma (Palmer) Mountcastle. Kathy attended Roanoke Business College and married Robert Hendricks on April 26, 1958, in Salem. Kathy and Bob owned and operated the Country Store in Central City since 1979. She was a member of the National Poets Society and was recognized in the National Whos Who of American Poets. Kathy was a very happy person who dearly loved life and her family, especially her children and grandchildren. on May 28, 2006.⁴

     Leonard Edward "Len" Woods Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 He Leonard E. Woods Jr., 69, of Salem, Va. went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born Monday, May 2, 1949. He was a treasured brother, uncle, and son-in-law. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard E. Woods Sr; and mother, Kathleen (Woods) Mitcham. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Barbara Ann (Mountcastle) Woods; son, Robert A. Woods; daughter, Angela (Woods) Bradford; three grandsons that he loved dearly, Branden Bradford, Billy Ray Bradford, and Brad Bradford; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A committal will follow the service at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.³ He was born on May 2, 1949 at Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Barbara Ann Mountcastle, daughter of Russell Dearth Edward Mountcastle and Thelma Lucille Palmer, on August 9, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Leonard Edward "Len" Woods Jr. died on September 26, 2018 at Virginia at age 69.^4,3