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     Rita Gay Martin Rita Martin Bugg, 75 of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday March 20th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley A. Bugg; her son, Brian T. Bugg; her mother, Virginia R. M. Burke and Father William C. Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Angela D. Bugg; two grandchildren, Addam and Emily Scott. Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings, 2 sisters, Laura Holder and husband Herbert; Judy Gardner and Husband David, 2 brothers, Dale Martin and William (Billy) Martin and wife Patricia, and numerous nieces and nephews. Rita loved spending her weekends at the campground, car rides and the beach. She loved spending time with her family and making people laugh. Graveside service at the Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia.² Her married name was Bugg.² She married Stanley Abram Bugg, son of Joseph Abraham Bugg and Kate Julina Burke.² Rita Gay Martin was born circa 1949.² She died on March 20, 2024 at Virginia.²

     Carol Lewis Earles was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-78-6063.⁶ She was born on November 12, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,6,3,4,5 As of January 4, 1973,her married name was Dangerfield.¹ She married James Rex Dangerfield, son of James Tazwell Dangerfield and Lena Pearl Eanes, on January 4, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Carol Lewis Earles and James Rex Dangerfield were divorced on June 2, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Carol Lewis Earles died on November 19, 2005 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 53.^6,3 She Carol Lewis Earles, 53, of Richmond, formerly of Christiansburg, Va., died Saturday, November 19, 2005. Carol was born November 12, 1952, in Radford, Va. She was the loving daughter of the late James L. Earles, Sr. Carol was a Registered Nurse at VCU, Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, and she retired August, 2001. She was a life long member of the Cambria Baptist Church in Christiansburg, Va. Surviving are her mother, Jean Britt Earles of Christiansburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Kristen Dangerfield Gutzmer and Christopher David Gutzmer of Richmond; her beloved granddaughters, Hailey Nicole Gutzmer and Lyndsey Michelle Gutzmer of Richmond; her brother, James L. Earles, Jr. of Roanoke; nieces, Katherine Susan Earles, Kendall Christine Earles; a nephew, James Kirkwood Earles of Roanoke; her uncle and aunt, Kenneth and Jean Britt of Christiansburg; and her dear friend for many years, Sue S. Dudley of Richmond. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on November 21, 2005.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1623.⁵ Waitman Lindsay Bell was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 23, 1922 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Ann "Anna" Cherry on March 16, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Waitman Lindsay Bell died on February 4, 2001 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,2 He BELL, Waitman Lindsay, 78, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the U.S. Army, was retired from Hercules with 23 years of service and was a member of the First Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Anna C. Bell of Dublin; three sons, Jerry L. Bell of Willis, Danny L. Bell, Sr. and David L. Bell, both of Christiansburg; two daughters, Deborah A. Bell and Lisa G. Hodge, both of Dublin; two brothers, George Bell and Benjamin Bell, both of Christiansburg; three sisters, Linda Palmer and Barbara Capozzi, both of Christiansburg, and Ileta Scott of Salem; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Edward L. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin, where members of VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford and all other times at the home of a daughter, Lisa and Perry Hodge, 5984 Anderson Avenue, Dublin, Va. on February 6, 2001.²

     Linda Elizabeth Bell was born on April 24, 1924 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Palmer.⁴ She married Albert Sidney Palmer, son of Harry Davidson/Davis Palmer and Minnie Lee Nolley, on February 20, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7,8 Linda Elizabeth Bell died on July 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 96.⁸ She Linda Bell Palmer, 96, of Christiansburg, passed from this world into the heavenly realms on Sunday, July 19, 2020, singing and dancing as her welcoming party awaited. A. Sidney Palmer standing at the gate alongside Ricky Palmer (her #1 son), and all of her brothers, sisters, and many, many friends! What a life…how do you sum up 96 years on this earth?!? Beloved beautician, deal hunter extraordinaire, life enthusiast, people person, hard worker, horse lover, foster parent, God's servant, dedicated wife, loving mother, amazing Mema, reliable friend… how do you remember Linda? Our most sincere love and appreciation to her caregivers, Debbie, Jean, Pam, Monica, Penny, and Sheila, and all those that have helped before. We could not have done it without you. on July 22, 2020.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-6065.⁵ Mary Frances Bell was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Price.² She married Unknown Price.² Mary Frances Bell was born on April 7, 1933 at Virginia.^5,3 As of May 15, 1981,her married name was Brammer.³ She married Ernest Leslie Brammer on May 15, 1981 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Mary Frances Bell died on November 16, 1998 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,5 She BRAMMER, Mary Frances Bell Price, 65, of Dublin, passed away Monday, November 16, 1998 at her home. She is survived by one son, Randy Price, Dublin; two daughters, Kitty Burdette, Dublin, Jewell Covey, Forrest; grandchildren, Matthew Dobbins, Dublin, Kate Joe Colley, Forrest, Va., and Andrew Burdette, Dublin; stepgrandchildren, Randy Burdette, Claytor Lake, Robin Burdette, Dublin, Sandy Beeken, Radford, and Beth Burdette, Shawsville; brothers, Waitman Bell, Dublin, George Bell, Ben Bell both of Christiansburg; sisters, Linda Palmer, Barbara Capozzi both of Christiansburg, Ileta Scott, Salem; her lifelong friend, Deloris Mills, Fairlawn; 22 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, at the Dublin Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Neal Wood and the Rv. David Hoagland. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg where the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on November 17, 1998.²

     Benjamin Henry "Ben" Bell was born on August 11, 1940 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Connie Sue Burgess on August 25, 1961 at Radford, Virginia.^3,5 Benjamin Henry "Ben" Bell died on January 31, 2010 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,6 He Benjamin Henry Bell, 69, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at his home. He was a retired employee of Hercules. Survivors include his wife, Connie Burgess Bell, of Christiansburg; daughter, Tammy Sue Bell, of Christiansburg; two grandchildren, David Lucas Reece and Lindsay Nicole Reece, both of Christiansburg; three sisters and brother-inlaw, Ileta Scott, of Salem, Linda Palmer, of Christiansburg, and Barbara and Rocco Capozzi, of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Mullins Funeral Home with Pastor Cameron Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made In the Memory of Alex Kanode, Pathway Christian Academy, 1550 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The Bell family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. on February 1, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-68-6191.⁵ Beryl Wayne Dallas married Margaret Frances Lovell, daughter of John Knox Lovell and Frances Elizabeth Huff.⁶ Beryl Wayne Dallas was born on February 23, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He and Margaret Frances Lovell were divorced in September, 1975.⁶ Beryl Wayne Dallas died on August 13, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^5,2,4 He Beryl (Wayne) Dallas, 62, of Ironto, left his earthly body on August 13, 2011 to reunite with his parents, Beryl Anderson Dallas and Jeanette Dallas; along with his sisters, Juanita Early and Phyllis Early. Wayne will be greatly missed by many. He spent many hours on his tractor helping neighbors when he could. Wayne is survived by his girlfriend/caregiver, Barbara Raines; one daughter, Shannon Cox; two grandchildren; brother, Roger Dallas; and a special nephews, Ricky Early. on August 15, 2011.⁴

     Betty Catherine Hungate was buried at Independence Cemetery, Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 7, 1930 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 28, 1949,her married name was Walters.¹ She married Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters, son of Orix Oren "Orie" Walters and Mary Virginia Williams, on January 28, 1949 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Betty Catherine Hungate died on May 15, 1959 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 29.^2,3

     Ray Donnell Hale was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-12-2668.³ He was born on May 6, 1920 at Smithville, Dekalb Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He married Elizabeth Anne Walters, daughter of Orix Oren "Orie" Walters and Mary Virginia Williams, on March 3, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Ray Donnell Hale died in December, 1979 at age 59.³

     William Noah "Willie" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He William Noah Poff apparently had foster parents Ernest Daniel Smith and Pheroby June Beckner Smith according to her obituary in the Aug 30, 2004 edition.⁶ He was born on November 28, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Lou Ellen Brammer on November 9, 1991 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 William Noah "Willie" Poff died on November 11, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 46.^2,4,5 He William Noah (Willie) Poff, 46, of Pilot, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Bramer Poff, of Pilot; parents, David and Patsy Poff, of Check; children, Noah Poff and Tabitha Poff, of Pilot; three brothers, Wesley and Wendy Poff, Scott and Donna Poff, both of Copper Hill, and Roger and Betty Gail Smith, of Moneta; and two sisters, Karen and Rock Bell, of Newport News, and Lisa Lynch, of Stewartsville. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on November 12, 2010.²

     Donnie Ray Cox was buried at Sowers Family Cemetery, White Oak Grove Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 223-70-9586.¹⁰ He was born on December 16, 1947 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,10,4,5,6,7 He married Martha Lou Carroll on April 9, 1971 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Donnie Ray Cox and Martha Lou Carroll were divorced on August 17, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Donnie Ray Cox died on December 10, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 41.^10,7