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     His Social Security Number was 231-05-6657.⁴ Robert James Wirt Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on February 2, 1913 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson on October 19, 1937 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Robert James Wirt Jr. died on February 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-18-7616.⁷ Wilbert Ray Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 14, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 He married Pearl Trevanion Martin on May 14, 1932.^3,8 Wilbert Ray Wertz died on July 26, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^7,3,4 He Wilbert Ray Wertz, age 78, of Blue Ridge, formerly of Vinton, passed away Thursday morning in a Salem hospital. He was retired owner and operator of Wertz Nursery and a member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Pearl Martin Wertz; one son, Don Ray Wertz, Roanoke County; three daughters, Mrs. Fred (Eula Bott) Naff, Blue Ridge; Mrs. William (Jane) Crouch, Jr., Vinton; Mrs. Glenn (Brenda) Martin, Blue Ridge; two brothers, Harry P. Wertz, Roy B. Wertz, both of Roanoke County; four sisters, Mrs. Edith Camper, Mrs. Sylvia Webb, Mrs. Katherine Agee, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Violet Avell, Vinton; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Gene Hagenberger, Jr. officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on July 27, 1990.³

     Katherine Sarah Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 13, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,9 As of July 3, 1946,her married name was Agee.⁵ She married William Nathan Agee, son of William Arthur Agee and Charlotte Gertrude Cooper, on July 3, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,4,5,6 Katherine Sarah Wertz died on January 25, 2014 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^4,6,9 She Katherine Wertz Agee passed into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 25, 2014. She was greeted there by her loving husband, William N. (Bill), her son, Roy Wayne, her parents, Newton Hezekiah and Oakie Wertz, and her nine brothers and sisters. She left behind her sons and their wives, Larry N. and Debbie Agee of Richmond, William M. (Mike) and Judy Agee of Roanoke, Kevin Lee and Brenda Agee of Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Hydee Finch Agee of Myrtle Beach, S.C; three grandsons, Greg Agee of Richmond, Randy Agee, and Douglas Agee of Roanoke; four granddaughters, Michele Voss and husband Ted of Wallingford, Connecticut, Alexandra and Aurora Finch Agee of Myrtle Beach, Isabella Agee of Roanoke; and one great-grandson, Gavin Voss of Wallingford Conn. Katherine (or "Kitty" as she was called in earlier times) was a child of the Great Depression. She was raised on a farm on Sugar Loaf Mountain in Roanoke County, the eighth of ten children. She attended Andrew Lewis High School, but left school early in order to tend to her ailing father. She worked at S. H. Kress & Co. in downtown Roanoke during World War II and married her sweetheart Bill when he returned from service as a flight navigator in the Navy during the war. They settled in Roanoke County where they successfully raised four rambunctious boys to be (at least) decent husbands, fathers, and Godly men. Nothing was more important to Katherine than her family, and it was often said of her that if you wanted to see what an angry momma bear protecting her cubs was like, just try messing with one of her boys! Her mother-in-law likened her to a mother hen guarding her chicks. In every sense of the word, Katherine was a dedicated wife and mother. Her dedication was centered on her strong Christian faith. She grew up attending Oak Grove Brethren church. She raised her family while very active at Cave Spring Methodist Church, and spent the last twenty-seven years of her life as a member of Cave Spring Baptist. She loved her Bible studies, playing the piano, and singing old hymns. "The Bible says" was her mantra, and she lived by it. Her family would like to thank the staff of Emeritus at Cave Spring, the folks at Gentle Shepherd Hospice, and her special "drink of cool water", Sally Gear. She lived a good fruitful life, and impacted far more people than even she was aware of. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel. The family will greet guests on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 5:30 TO 8:30 P.M. A service in celebration of her life will be held at Oakeys on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at noon with burial immediately following the service at Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 27, 2014.⁴

     Edith Vera Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-36-9239.⁵ Her married name was Camper.⁶ She married Charles Dixon Camper.³ Edith Vera Wertz was born on August 5, 1916 at Virginia.⁵ She died on May 20, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,5,7 She CAMPER, Edith Vera, 82, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 20, 1999. She was the widow of Charles Dixon Camper. She was retired from K-mart Company. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sylvia Camper, Allen and Janet Camper, Gerald and Betty Camper and Edward and Mary Camper; daughters and son-in-law, Judith Ann Sipes, and Faye and Bobby Keen; three sisters, Sylvia Webb, Katherine Agee and Violet Abell; and a special friend, Elizabeth Stokes. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Saturday, May 22, 1999 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor David Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Church of The Brethren, 2001 Carroll Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24017. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on May 21, 1999.³

     Sylvia Dosia Wertz was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 19, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of May 11, 1940,her married name was Webb.³ She married Dewey Webb on May 11, 1940 at Fort Lewis Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,8,4 Sylvia Dosia Wertz died on June 23, 2011 at Pennsylvania at age 92.^4,5 She Sylvia Wertz Webb, 92, formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2011. She lived most of her life in Roanoke and moved to Messiah Village Retirement Home in Mechanicsburg, Pa. in 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Webb; father, Newton Hezekiah Wertz, and mother, Oakie Deweese Wertz; four brothers, Harry, Wilbert, John and Roy Wertz; and four sisters, Ethel Sowder, Kate Long, Edith Camper and Violet Abele. She is survived by one sister, Katherine Agee; sisters-in-law, Pearl and Jane Wertz, all of Roanoke; her son and daughter-in-law, James and Norma Webb, of Greensboro, N.C; her daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Ted Hare, of Dillsburg, Pa; four grandchildren, Darren Webb and his wife, Michelle, Travis Webb and wife, Aaron, all of Greensboro, N.C., Brian Hare and wife, Bridget, and Angela Hare, all from Pennsylvania; and seven great-grandchildren. She worked for Plastic Products Co. for many years. She was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Salem for all of her life and was a faithful worker in that church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with Pastor Edward C. Woodard officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Messiah Village Endowment Fund, 100 Mt. Allen Dr., Mechanisburg, PA 17055. on June 24, 2011.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-2155.⁷ John Lewis Wertz Sr. was born on August 7, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,5 He married Hazel Josephine Carson on December 3, 1941 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,8 John Lewis Wertz Sr. died on October 22, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^7,3

     Violet Mamie Wertz was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1407.⁷ She was born on May 21, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 27, 1927.^7,4 As of September 20, 1946,her married name was DeLong.³ She married Robert Ellsworth DeLong on September 20, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Violet Mamie Wertz and Robert Ellsworth DeLong were divorced on September 6, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ As of December 20, 1950,her married name was Abell.³ Violet Mamie Wertz married Louis Peyton Abell Sr. on December 20, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,3 Violet Mamie Wertz died on September 26, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,7,10 She Violet M. Wertz Abell, 78, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. Abell, Sr; one son, Louis P. "Louie" Abell, Jr., and is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gary Wheeler of Vinton, Deborah and Anthony Gregory of Williamsburg; one son, William R. Abell II of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Tammy Burton and her husband, Randy, Diane Eades and her husband, Justin, Melanie Gregory, Justin Gregory, Nicholas Potter, Jesse Abell; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Katherine Agee and Sylvia Webb. The family would like to thank the staff of Springtree Nursing Home for their loving care and support given to their mother during her final days. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Rob Colwell officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2728 Colonial Ave. S.W., Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015 or the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Rd., Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on September 28, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-36-7214.⁶ Roy Barger Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 14, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Alma Jane Tingler on September 21, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Roy Barger Wertz died on April 19, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^6,2 He WERTZ, Roy B., 66, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 19,1996 at Lewis Gale Hospital. He worked for Rowe Furniture Company for 21 years before going into shrubbery care service, and later became estate manager for Marion B. Via. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, where he volunteered caring for plants and shrubbery. He also volunteered for the Bradley Free Clinic. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Jane T. Wertz; one son, Tony Wertz, Myrtle Beach, S. C; a daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Doug Craighead, Salem; four sisters and brother-in-law, Edith Camper, Vinton, Sylvia Webb, Katherine Agee, both of Roanoke, Violet and L. P. Abell, Vinton; five grandchildren, Nichole Wertz, Hollie Craighead, Sean Wertz, Michael Craighead and Kayla Wertz. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 22, 1996, at 2 p.m. from the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Ed Woodard and the Rev. Carl Zigler officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Stain Glass Window Fund. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on April 21, 1996.²

     Pearl Trevanion Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 18, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of May 14, 1932,her married name was Wertz.¹ She married Wilbert Ray Wertz, son of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on May 14, 1932.^1,2 Pearl Trevanion Martin died on March 24, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.^2,4,3 She Pearl Martin Wertz, 98, of Botetourt Co, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Wilbert R. Wertz; daughter, Eula Naff; grandson, David Crouch; two brothers and four sisters. Pearl and Wilbert were owners of Wertz Nursery. She was a longtime member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her son, Don Wertz (Joyce); daughters, Jane Crouch (Bill), Brenda Martin (Glenn); seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and six great, great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff of Friendship Nursing Home for their care and especially the special CNAs and RNs on the 3rd floor for their loving and devoted care. Thanks to a special roommate, “Edna”, whom we have grown to love. Funeral services will be noon on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Rev. Daniel L. Rudy officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter, 3959 Electric Road, Suite 357, Roanoke, Va. 24018 on March 27, 2013.²

     Don Ray Wertz was born on November 19, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Shirley Anna Foutz on September 16, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Don Ray Wertz and Shirley Anna Foutz were divorced on May 14, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Don Ray Wertz married Joyce Patricia Priddy circa 1963.^6,7,5,9 Don Ray Wertz died on January 15, 2020 at Virginia at age 80.⁵ He Don Ray Wertz, 80, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1939, to the late Wilbert Ray and Pearl Martin Wertz. He was an avid fan of cars, and spoke often about his career as a truck driver. He never met a stranger, and enjoyed having his friends together at the local donut shop and sharing stories over cups of coffee. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Eula Bott-Naff; brother-in-law, Glenn Martin; nephews, David and Ricky Crouch; and two pet cats, Tabby and Patches. His surviving family includes his wife of 57 years, Joyce Priddy Wertz; sons, Steven Wertz and wife, Tina, and Douglas Wertz and wife, Brandy; grandchildren, Erin Hale and husband, Rick, Ethan Wertz, Michael Wertz, and Patricia Wertz; great-grandchildren, Brendan Hale, Kolbie Hale, and Virgil Wertz; sisters, Brenda Martin and Jane Crouch and husband, Bill; and multiple nieces and nephews. on January 19, 2020.⁵

     Eula Marie Wertz was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 13, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,5,6 As of September 14, 1951,her married name was Bott.^2,5 She married William Garnet "Chick" Bott on September 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 Eula Marie Wertz and William Garnet "Chick" Bott were divorced on May 11, 1965 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ As of October 27, 1978,her married name was Naff.^1,2,5 Eula Marie Wertz married Fredrick Arthur "Fred" Naff Jr. on October 27, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Eula Marie Wertz died on November 19, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,9 She Eula Wertz Bott-Naff, 77, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert R. Wertz; and husbands, William G. Bott and Fred A. Naff Jr. Eula was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, a former Legal Secretary to the late Benton O. Dillard (Former Mayor of Roanoke City), a Court Reporter for the State of Virginia at large, and was also the owner of the former Blue Ridge Antique and Lamp Shop in Troutville. She is survived by her mother, Pearl Wertz; two daughters, Rebecca Bott Martin (Billy), and Debra Bott McClure (Ric); one brother, Don R. Wertz (Joyce); two sisters, Jane Crouch (Bill), and Brenda Martin (Glenn); four grandchildren, Michelle St.Clair Malone, Jerry St.Clair Jr., Billy Martin Jr., Todd St.Clair and his special friend, Arryn; six greatgrandchildren, Samantha Malone, Sidney Malone, Ethan St.Clair, Cameron St.Clair, Alexis Valle Martin, and Jaylynn Willard Martin; and special sister-in-law and friend, Elsie Wells (Joe), with many thanks for years of friendship and helping Eula through a difficult time. A Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2010, at Oakey's East Chapel with the Rev. Stanley Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 21, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909. on November 20, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-32-5478.⁵ William Garnet "Chick" Bott was buried at Bott Family Cemetery, Riverside, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 30, 1930 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,6 He married Eula Marie Wertz, daughter of Wilbert Ray Wertz and Pearl Trevanion Martin, on September 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Garnet "Chick" Bott and Eula Marie Wertz were divorced on May 11, 1965 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ William Garnet "Chick" Bott died on December 21, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^3,4 He William Garnet (Chick) Bott, age 61, died Saturday, December 21, 1991. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca B. Martin, Blue Ridge; Mrs. Debra J. St. Clair, Montvale; one son, William G. Bott Jr., Salem; his mother, Mrs. Nellie B. Bott, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie (Sis) Wells, Lafayette; Mrs. Barbara Bare, Dandridge, Tenn; Mrs. Rosemary Wilson, Salem; two brothers, John W. (Tucker) Bott and Michael A. Bott, both of Salem; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 23, 1991, at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Bott Cemetery in Roanoke County. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on December 22, 1991.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6685.⁴ Fredrick Arthur "Fred" Naff Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 15, 1921 at Virginia.^4,3 He married Eula Marie Wertz, daughter of Wilbert Ray Wertz and Pearl Trevanion Martin, on October 27, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 Fredrick Arthur "Fred" Naff Jr. died on June 12, 1994 at Virginia at age 72.^4,2 He NAFF, Fredrick Arthur Jr., ("Fred"), 72, of Blue Ridge, died Sunday, June 12, 1994, in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Eula W. Bott-Naff; two daughters, Deborah Conner, Salem, Delilah Jones, Roanoke; two stepdaughters, Rebecca Martin, Blue Ridge, Debra St.Clair, Montvale; also three brothers, William Naff, Vandalia, Ohio, Richard Naff, Pleasant Hill, Ohio, Kenneth Naff, Springfield, Ohio; a sister, Charlotte King, Salt Lake City, Utah; also seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's South Chapel, 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 1994, with the Rev. Philip Ayers and the Rev. Johnny Basham officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on June 14, 1994.²

     Glenn Wilburn Martin was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He married Brenda Ann Wertz, daughter of Wilbert Ray Wertz and Pearl Trevanion Martin, on October 9, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Glenn Wilburn Martin died on December 26, 2017 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.⁵ He Glenn Wilburn Martin of Blue Ridge, Va., died at home peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the age of 74. He was born on June 17, 1943, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Lewis and Frances Martin. Glenn graduated from Jefferson High School in 1961. He married Brenda Ann Wertz, his high school sweetheart, in 1965. Glenn began working for Newcomb Electrical Company as an electrician. He then started G & W Electrical Contractors in partnership with Wesley McMillian, then carried on that business solo until the present. Glenn is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda; children, Tammy Riggs (Gene) and Greg Martin (Rebecca); grandchildren, Easton Riggs and Karlie Bennett (Stephen); canine grandchildren, Diesel, Gracie and Ripken; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Booth and Carolyn "Tootsie" Bratton. The family would like to express a special thanks to Abby Rock and Michael Shuler of Medi Home Health for the care given to Glenn. A visitation will be held from 2 until 7 p.m. on both Thursday, December 28, 2017 and on Friday, December 29, 2017, at Oakey's East Chapel. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor John Ott officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider the American Cancer Society. on December 27, 2017.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6943.³ Charles Dixon Camper was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Edith Vera Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese.¹ Charles Dixon Camper was born on March 18, 1912 at Virginia.^2,3 He died on February 5, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.²

     Dewey Webb was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on February 8, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Sylvia Dosia Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on May 11, 1940 at Fort Lewis Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2,5 Dewey Webb died on September 28, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.²

     Louis Peyton Abell Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 227-16-7481.⁷ He was born on April 21, 1923 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Violet Mamie Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on December 20, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 Louis Peyton Abell Sr. died on August 7, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^7,2,6,5 He ABELL, Louis P. Sr., 74, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, August 7, 1997. He was a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. He served in the Army Air Force in World War II. He was a retired partner of Abell Brothers Construction Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Louis P. Jr., and a sister, Elizabeth Hillier. He is survived by his wife, Violet Wertz Abell; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gary Wheeler, Debbie and Tony Gregory; a son, William Randolph (``Billy"") Abell II; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Rudy Miller, Virginia and Frank Creasey; a brother and sister-in-law, William Randolph and Martha Abell; grandchildren, Tammy Burton, Diane Reid, Melanie Gregory, Justin Gregory, Jesse Abell, Nicholas Abell; great-grandson, Mitchell Abell. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Mountain View Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. George Wesley Jones officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Vinton First Aid Crew. Family and friends will assemble at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1:15 p.m. Monday. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 9 a.m. Sunday. on August 9, 1997.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-80-8342.⁷ Louis Peyton "Louie" Abell Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 26, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Phyllis Marie Wade on October 5, 1971 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Louis Peyton "Louie" Abell Jr. died on June 22, 1984 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 30.^7,4

     William Randolph "Billy" Abell II was born on April 22, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on July 13, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^3,5 He William Randolph Abell II, (Billy), 47, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord Saturday July 13, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, L.P. and Violet Abell, and brother, Louis. Survivors include his sons, Nicholas Potter and Adam Abell; sisters, Linda Wheeler and Debbie Gregory and their families; and his many very close friends. Graveside funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday at Mt. View Cemetery, Vinton, with Mr. Chris Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 until 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on July 15, 2013.³

     Roy Wayne Agee married Hydee Finch.^1,2,4 Roy Wayne Agee was born on November 6, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 He died on October 21, 2005 at South Carolina at age 52.^1,5 He Roy Wayne Agee, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., slipped quietly into the arms of his father on October 21, 2005 after a long and valiant struggle. A graduate of Greensboro College in Greensboro, North Carolina, Wayne taught Music in South Carolina public schools for 30 years. In addition, he was an accomplished organist and choir director who was in much demand among churches in the Myrtle Beach area. His love for what he did showed in the impact that he had on all of those who came in contact with him. By any measure, the world is a better place because of his life. He is predeceased by his father, William Nathan Agee and his mother-in-law, Reba Finch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Hydee Finch-Agee; and his two "Princesses", Alexandra and Aurora Finch-Agee of Myrtle Beach; his mother, Katherine Wertz Agee of Roanoke; three brothers and sister-in-law, William Michael and Judy Agee, and Kevin Lee and Brenda Agee of Roanoke, and Larry Nathan and Debbie Agee of Richmond; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lynn and Al Musgrove of Myrtle Beach; numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. A service celebrating Wayne's life was held at Christ the Servant Lutheran church in Conway, South Carolina on October 24,2005. Memorials in Wayne's name can be made to the American Cancer Society, or to Hospice. on October 27, 2005.¹