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     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-7066.³ Lelia Esther Kingery was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 26, 1903 at Virginia.³ As of August 20, 1921,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Earnest Morgan Gearheart, son of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on August 20, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Lelia Esther Kingery died on October 26, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,3,5 She GEARHEART, Lelia Esther, 92, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 1996. Mrs. Gearheart was a member of Ghent Grace Bretheren Church. She was the widow of Earnest M. Gearheart and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Earnest M. Jr. and Audrey Gearheart, Falls Church, Robert O. and Estelle Gearheart, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Bob Bradford, Scottsdale, Ariz; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m. Monday, October 28, 1996 with Pastor Brent Sandy officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. on October 27, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9300.⁶ Earnest Morgan Gearheart Jr. was born on August 26, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 27, 1928.^2,6,4 He married Audrey Janice Doyle on September 17, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 Earnest Morgan Gearheart Jr. died on November 30, 1999 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 71.^8,6

     Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 5, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Jacqueline Elizabeth Doss on January 16, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7 Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart married Clara Estelle Bolling on February 14, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,8,6 Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart died on December 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 87.⁵ He Robert Odell (Bob) Gearheart, 87, of Roanoke, Va., was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by loving family. "Bob" was born on June 5, 1932, to the late Ester and Earnest Gearheart. He was married to Estelle Bolling, having a loving relationship for 57 years. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Earnest Gearheart Jr; sister, Irene Bradford; and daughter, Lisa Gearheart. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. After military duty, he worked for 35 years at the U.S. Postal Service starting as a Mail Carrier and progressed to different positions. At retirement, Bob was the Postmaster at the Buchanan, Va. location. Bob and Estelle retired to Homosassa, Fla. for many years before returning to Roanoke. Bob's friends and family will miss his jovial spirit, conversation and storytelling. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Estelle Gearheart; daughter, Robin and Phil Delpierre; son, Alan and Julie Gearheart; grandchildren, Josh Delpierre, Jennifer Knarr, Christina Gearheart, and Mary Francis Scott; great-grandchildren, Taylor Gearheart, Colton and Connor Knarr, and Kylee Bungard; along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Funeral Service beginning at noon. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with a reception at Cave Spring Baptist Church. on December 3, 2019.⁵

     Clara Estelle Bolling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 7, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of February 14, 1962,her married name was Gearheart.⁵ She married Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart, son of Earnest Morgan Gearheart and Lelia Esther Kingery, on February 14, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5 Clara Estelle Bolling died on December 3, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.⁴ She Estelle B. Gearheart, 89, of Roanoke, Virginia, was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Estelle was born on June 7, 1933, to the late Joseph and Angie Bolling, growing up on the family farm in Bedford with a large family of 12 brothers and sisters. She was married to the late Robert (Bob) Gearheart in a loving marriage of 57 years. Together in Roanoke, they raised three children, Robin, Alan, and Lisa. Later in retirement, they spent many years living in Homosassa Florida, before returning to Roanoke, Va. Estelle worked several jobs including Mick or Mack Groceries, Sav-A-Stop and retiring from First Baptist Church. Sharing time with family was always a passion of Estelle's, as well as church and gardening activities. Estelle was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and daughter, Lisa. She is survived by three sisters; one brother; daughter, Robin and Phil Delpierre; son, Alan and Julie Gearheart; and grandchildren, Josh Delpierre, Jennifer Knarr, Christina Gearheart, and Mary Francis Scott; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Gearheart, Colton and Connor Knarr and Kylee Bungard. The Graveside Service will follow at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 6, 2022.⁴

     Her married name was Morgan.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4640.⁴ Her married name was Marenholtz.⁴ Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart married Peter E. Marenholtz.⁴ Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart married Unknown Morgan.⁴ Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart was born on January 21, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of September 28, 1974,her married name was Bradford.^1,6 She married Robert D. "Bob" Bradford on September 28, 1974 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,6 Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart died on January 13, 2004 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 79.⁴

     James Wilmer McManaway was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-70-5360.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1902 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on September 6, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,5 James Wilmer McManaway died on July 17, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,2

     James Wilmer McManaway Jr. was born on October 21, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,3,10 He married Mary Elizabeth Siske on August 22, 1953 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,4 James Wilmer McManaway Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Siske were divorced on June 30, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ James Wilmer McManaway Jr. died on December 30, 2012 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 86.^9,5,6 He James W. McManaway Jr., of Vinton, passed into eternal rest from natural causes on December 30, 2012. He was the son of James Wilmer McManaway and Ellie Rose Gearhart, of Roanoke. After attending Jefferson High School, he served in the United States Air Force. He then graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics. He worked for Nordberg Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee, Wis. as a sales-engineer in the rock quarrying industry. He then founded Southeastern Machinery and Supply Company in Roanoke. He is survived by his son, Dr. James W. McManaway III and his wife, Cindy McManaway, of Hershey, Pa; daughter, Mary Morissette and her husband, Guy Morissette, of Denver, Col; and three grandchildren, Ann McManaway, Alyssa McManaway and Kalene Mason. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on January 5, 2013, at the Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the University of Virginia Alumni Association. on January 1, 2013.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6347.³ Her married name was Richards. Teresa Iola McNeal married John Talmadge Richards, son of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman.⁴ Teresa Iola McNeal was born on June 28, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of October 20, 1934,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married King Lamb Gearheart, son of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on October 20, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Teresa Iola McNeal and King Lamb Gearheart were divorced on September 6, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Teresa Iola McNeal died on July 27, 1984 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 68.^2,5

     Viola Dorothy Plunkett was born on March 27, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 31, 1934,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Coy Blair Gearheart, son of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on March 31, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Viola Dorothy Plunkett and Coy Blair Gearheart were divorced on March 1, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Viola Dorothy Plunkett died on March 1, 2009 at South Carolina at age 91.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-05-8538.⁴ Her married name was Gearheart.¹ Julia Caroline Coleman married Coy Blair Gearheart, son of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman.¹ Julia Caroline Coleman was born on May 25, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,5 She died on September 27, 1977 at Tennessee at age 59.^4,5

     Mary Lois Gearhart was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-60-3087.⁷ She was born on October 17, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,6,3,5 As of April 7, 1956,her married name was Atkins.⁸ She married Sterlie Elmer Atkins on April 7, 1956.^8,1,2 Mary Lois Gearhart died on December 22, 1997 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 57.^1,7,6 She ATKINS, Mary Lois Gearhart, 57, of Ferrum, died Monday, December 22, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Atkins was the assistant post master of the Ferrum College Post Office. She was preceded in death by her father, Jullian Fred Gearheart. Surviving are her husband, Elmer Atkins of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Teresa Atkins, Brian and Cindy Atkins all of Ferrum; two grandchildren, Samantha Atkins and Wesley Atkins; her mother, Clyde Gearheart of Ferrum. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, from the Maple Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. M.G. Goodpasture officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Ferrum Rescue Squad, the Crossroads Ruritan Club or Carillion Hospice Services of Franklin County. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount. on December 23, 1997.¹