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     Oather Lee East was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 25, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Stella Mae Gearheart, daughter of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on March 7, 1920 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 Oather Lee East died on August 28, 1989 at age 93.¹

     Harrison Jackson East was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 9, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Blondyne Juanita Cook on February 4, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Harrison Jackson East died on April 5, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,2 He EAST, Harrison Jackson, 78, of Salem, was called Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM in Salem. He was a member of the Salem Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 40 years. He was Commander for two years and an Adjutant for over 20 years in the VFW, and also was a member of the DAV and the American Legions. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blondyne Juanita East. Surviving are a loving companion of 19 years, Patty Patterson, a living angel; four sons and daughters-in-law, Harrison Jr. and Joyce M. East, Oman Lee and Cindy East, John Michael and Jane East, Thomas Lynn and Lori East; two sisters, Oleta Blondyne Basham and Leota Frances Tavenner; grandchildren, Cammie Robelotto, Sabrina N. East, Eric M. East, Hallie E. East, Meagan M. East, Karlyn T. East, Anna N. East, Eliza K. East; extended family, Mark L. Patterson, Diane L. Patterson, Pam P. Anderson, Terry L. Patterson, David L. Patterson, Scott Patterson, Brandon Anderson, Marc-Antony Patterson, Justin Patterson, Mattea Patterson, Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with interment in Gearheart Cemetery in Ironto. Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM will conduct graveside services. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lotz Salem Chapel.
on April 6, 2001.²

     Leota Frances "Biggie" East was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on November 5, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of March 31, 1954,her married name was Tavenner.³ She married James Allen "Jim" Tavenner on March 31, 1954 at South Carolina.^3,5,1 Leota Frances "Biggie" East died on August 10, 2011 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,6,4 She Leota Frances Tavenner, 76, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Oather Lee and Stella Mae Gearheart East, and the widow of James Allen Tavenner. Mrs. Tavenner is survived by a daughter, Deborah T. and husband, Jeff Joyner, of Prince George; four sons, Robert L. Tavenner, of Amelia; David T. and wife, Robbie S. Tavenner, of Dunnsville, James M. and wife, Debbie Tavenner, of Chesterfield, and Chris Tavenner, of Dinwiddie; 11 grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and sister, Pete Basham, of Shawsville, Va. The family received friends on Thursday evening, August 11, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. The family will also receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home Salem Chapel, 1330 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011, in Gearheart Cemetery, Ironto, Va. on August 12, 2011.¹

     Ruby Edna Cupp was born on April 7, 1923 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,3,4 As of October 8, 1941,her married name was Pillow.² She married Raymond Eugene Pillow on October 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,4 Ruby Edna Cupp and Raymond Eugene Pillow were divorced on September 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of October 21, 1954,her married name was Eunice.⁴ Ruby Edna Cupp married Andrew Joseph Eunice on October 21, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 Ruby Edna Cupp died on August 7, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^8,10,3 She Ruby Cupp Eunice, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was born on April 7, 1923, in Montgomery County to the late James Ballard Cupp and Dora Mae Gearheart Cupp. She was a member of St. Phillips Lutheran Church. She loved working with her flowers, and loved many cats in her lifetime. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Eunice; sisters, Edith May Cupp Carr, Irene Virginia Cupp Braden, and Juanita Inez Cupp Amburgy; and brothers, Ira W. (Sonny) Cupp and Donald James Cupp. Family left to cherish her memory include her son, Ray Pillow and wife Gayle; sister, Darlene Marie Cupp Sutton and husband Don; grandsons, Keith Pillow and Robin Pillow and wife Patty Heany; and great grandson, Roland Donal Pillow. In honor of Mrs. Eunice's wishes, no services will be held. on August 11, 2013.³

     Edith Mae Cupp was buried at Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.^4,8 She was born on April 20, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9,2 As of April 24, 1942,her married name was Carr.³ She married George William "Bill" Carr on April 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Edith Mae Cupp died on March 15, 1974 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 48.^4,9

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-9606.⁷ Her married name was Braden.¹ Irene Virginia Cupp married Carroll Lewis Braden.¹ Irene Virginia Cupp was born on January 4, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 She died on May 25, 1973 at South Carolina at age 46.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-9788.⁹ Ira William "Sonny" Cupp was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He was born on September 4, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,9,6 He married Barbara Ann Cartier on September 1, 1953 at Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont.^1,5,6 Ira William "Sonny" Cupp died on March 2, 1980 at Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, at age 49.^1,9,6

     Her Social Security Number was 411-44-6418.⁵ Her married name was Amburgey.¹ Juanita Inez Cupp married Denver Hubert "Buster" Amburgey.^1,7 Juanita Inez Cupp was born on May 11, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 She died on January 30, 2007 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.^2,5,7 She Juanita Inez Cupp Amburgey, 74, of Blacksburg, died on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at her home. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on May 11, 1932 to the late James Ballard and Dora May Gearheart Cupp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver (Buster) Hubert Amburgey; brothers, Ira William (Sonny) Cupp, and James Donald Cupp; sisters, Irene Virginia Braden and Edith Mae Carr. She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby and Andrew Eunice of Roanoke, and Darlene Wooten of Knoxville, Tenn; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy McDearis officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive SW, Blacksburg, Va. on February 3, 2007.²

     Donald James Cupp was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 His Social Security Number was 408-60-9163.⁹ He married Viola Bickley.¹ Donald James Cupp married Joan Smith.¹ Donald James Cupp was born on July 10, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,3,4,5,6 He died on June 3, 2003 at Shasta Co., California, at age 63.^9,3,6

     Gertrude Geneva "Gert" England was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on April 16, 1920 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 7, 1945,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Coy Harvey Gearheart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on July 7, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Gertrude Geneva "Gert" England died on November 18, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^1,3

     Margaret Juanita Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 She was born on November 12, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 1, 1957,her married name was Watson.¹ She married Carl Franklin Watson on June 1, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Margaret Juanita Gearheart and Carl Franklin Watson were divorced on September 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Margaret Juanita Gearheart died on August 6, 1999 at Virginia at age 67.^1,8,2 She WATSON, Margaret Gearheart, 67, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 6, 1999. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy G. Boardman, Newark, Del., Sylvia G. Albert, Troutville; three brothers, Samuel G. Gearheart, Vinton, James R. Gearheart, Hubert, N.C., David W. Gearheart, Cusseta, Ga. Graveside funeral services will be at the Gearheart Cemetery in Montgomery County, 9 a.m., Monday, August 9, 1999, with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on August 7, 1999.⁸

     Samuel Coy Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on October 8, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Shirley Ann Casey in 1954 at South Carolina.^5,7 Samuel Coy Gearheart died on August 19, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,3,4 He Samuel (Sam) Coy Gearheart, 77, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 19, 2011. He was the son of the late Coy Harvey and Florence Smith Gearheart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; three children, Brenda, Gary and Terry; and three sisters, Dorothy, Margaret and an infant sister. He is survived by one sister and her husband, Sylvia and John E. (Jack) Albert; two brothers, James Ray Gearheart (Fumi) of Hubert, N.C., and David Wayne Gearheart (Carol) of Cusseta, Ga; two nieces, Kathryn Ann Boardman of Cooperstown, N.Y., and Jessica Rae Gearheart of Roanoke; nephew, Coy Wayne Gearheart of Hubert, N.C; and a special friend, T.C. Pruitt. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Gearheart Cemetery located in the Hamlet of Reesedale in Montgomery County with the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver officiating, and hymns by Kathryn Ann Boardman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Gearheart Cemetery Fund". Make checks payable to Dennis P. Spangler, Treasurer, 1781 Garlick Road, Elliston VA 24087. Mark in "for" space Gearheart Cemetery Fund. on August 21, 2011.¹

     George Alfred "Al" Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-24-8040.¹¹ He was born on September 26, 1927 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,11 He married Betty Zane Turner on September 18, 1944 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁶ George Alfred "Al" Furrow and Betty Zane Turner were divorced on October 11, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ George Alfred "Al" Furrow married Sarah Louvenia Widener on April 21, 1979 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,12 George Alfred "Al" Furrow and Sarah Louvenia Widener were divorced on February 7, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ George Alfred "Al" Furrow died on December 4, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,5,11,7 He George A. (Al) Furrow, 86, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnis and Dollie Furrow; a daughter, Patricia Zane Furrow; and a brother, Dooner Furrow. Mr. Furrow served in the United States Army during World War II and retired from Collegiate Pacific. Surviving are his son, Michael D. Furrow and wife Kim; daughter, Ruth Ann Mann and husband Barry; grandchildren, Ashley Furrow and Chase Furrow, all of Vinton; longtime friends, Marietta Meador and Susie Poff. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice . A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road with the Rev. Steve Parker officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory. 366-0707. on December 6, 2013.¹

     Lonnis Junior Harold "Donner" Furrow was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Sylvia Ann Bowman.⁵ Lonnis Junior Harold "Donner" Furrow was born on October 5, 1932 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1933.^3,4,5,6 He married Josephine Allen Sink on June 28, 1952 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Lonnis Junior Harold "Donner" Furrow and Josephine Allen Sink were divorced on May 4, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 Lonnis Junior Harold "Donner" Furrow died on October 6, 1979 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 47.^2,4,5

     James Harold Gearheart Sr. was buried at Kerrs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Shelia Unknown.⁴ James Harold Gearheart Sr. was born on January 10, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Patricia Ann Bralley on June 23, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ James Harold Gearheart Sr. died on January 15, 1981 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 24; Died in a logging accident.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 183-26-7841.³ Her married name was Gearheart.¹ Georgette M. Zackery married Charles Edwin "Chuck" Gearheart, son of William McKinley "Mack" Gearheart and Elsie May Staley.^1,2 Georgette M. Zackery was born on September 14, 1936.³ She died on October 20, 1997 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 61.^2,3

     Frank Spurgeon Garlick was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 230-09-9841.³ He was born on October 18, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Vivian Violet Spangler, daughter of John Irvin Spangler and Minnie Ruth "Rushie" Gearheart, on June 5, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Frank Spurgeon Garlick died on February 20, 1974 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 59.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-4835.³ Wallace Irvin "Bumpy" Garlick was born on November 6, 1933 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Elsie Dean Gregory on December 29, 1951 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,6 Wallace Irvin "Bumpy" Garlick and Elsie Dean Gregory were divorced on January 19, 1961 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁶ Wallace Irvin "Bumpy" Garlick married Virginia Langston Reynolds on April 28, 1962 at Henry Co., Virginia.² Wallace Irvin "Bumpy" Garlick died on June 9, 2001 at Maryland at age 67.³

     Maurine Nora "Peachie" Garlick was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on June 1, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 14, 1956,her married name was Reese.¹ She married Curtis Blaine Reese on April 14, 1956.^1,2,4 Maurine Nora "Peachie" Garlick died on July 8, 1998 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 59.^1,2 She REESE, Maurine Garlick, ("Peachie"), 59, of Manassas, formerly of Ironto, died Wednesday, July 8, 1998 in Manassas. She is survived by her husband, Curtis B. Reese; one son, Chris B. Reese of Manassas; three daughters and son-in-law, Sherry and Richard Anderson of Knightsdale, N. C., Sheila Reese and Brittany Reese, both of Manassas; two brothers, Wallace Garlick of Bowie, Md., Gary Garlick of Arlington; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. David and Andrea Woodhouse officiating. Interment will be in Hall's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ironto. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on July 10, 1998.²