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     His Social Security Number was 226-40-2643.⁹ Melvin Phil Steber was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Martha Unknown.² Melvin Phil Steber was born on February 11, 1935 at Virginia.^9,3 He died on August 5, 2001 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^9,2,3 He STEBER, Melvin Phil, 66, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2001 at his home. Survivors include a wife, Martha B. Steber of Vinton; son, David W. Steber of Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Jeffrey Wood of Floyd; grandson, Jeffrey Allen Wood, II of Floyd; brothers, Elwood Lee Steber of Boones Mill, Herbert Steber of Salem; sisters, Elizabeth Dooley, Bernice Hall, Louie Mae Thomas, Gail Hancock of Roanoke; life-long friend, Ezekiel Hartman of Vinton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd with the Rev. Leon Wood and the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. There will be no night visitation. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
on August 7, 2001.²

     Damon Odell Dooley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-12-3409.² He married Elizabeth Lucille Steber, daughter of Frank Lee Stebar and Jesse Juanita Tripp.^3,4,1 Damon Odell Dooley was born on September 3, 1915 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on January 11, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-5200.⁷ Jesse Minter Hancock was buried at Old Tombstone Cemetery, Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on July 10, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,4,5 He married Gail Christella Steber, daughter of Frank Lee Stebar and Jesse Juanita Tripp, on August 2, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9,1,2,6 Jesse Minter Hancock died on December 29, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,3,7,4 He Jesse M. Hancock, 85, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Jesse was a member of Troutville Assembly of God and loved to sing in church. Jesse was Truck Tire Manager for Sears until his retirement in 1987. He also served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II. After retirement, his hobbies were to fix anything mechanical with his son Bo by his side. He had a love for nature and it showed in how he kept his farm in Floyd County. In his younger days, he loved to play baseball and worked with his brother-in-law, Bob, at the old Starky Race Track. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Vernon T. Hancock and Amer Belle Wright, brothers, Vernon Hancock, Steve Hancock, granddaughter, Penny Lee Hancock, daughter, Linda Hall and son-in-law, Tony Frye. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gail (Steber) Hancock; also daughter, Carol Frye; son, Jesse (Bo) Hancock and spouse, Linda; daughter, Nancy Lamb and spouse, Hondo; and his son-in-law, Junior Hall; grandchildren, Tommy Jennings and René, Tim Jennings and spouse, Janette, Chad Wright and spouse, Lori, Travis Hatem, Tracy Hancock, Wendy Friedel and spouse, Ted, Joe Hall and spouse, Stephanie, Geoff Glass and Ashley, Ashley Glass, Cindy Woods and Jessie Woods; great-grandchildren Katie Nagel, Roy Saunders, Austin Jennings and Freddie Jennings, Austin Wright and Avery Wright, Jaylynn Glass, Hunter Glass, Juda Hall; his sisters, Mary Mills, Betty Lou Moore, Joan Byers, Dot Carroll and husband Roger; his brother, Phillip Hancock and wife Maxine; and his faithful 4 legged friend, Misty. We would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for the privilege of keeping our loved one at home. We would especially like to thank Dr. Fintel, Dr. Hess and Diana who were so vigilant and never gave up hope. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider the Troutville Assembly of God, P. O. Box 728, Troutville, VA 24175. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Dennis Carroll and the Rev. Bill Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Tombstone Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
on December 30, 2010.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-92-5029.⁴ Ronald Douglas Steber was born on July 2, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Becky Lynn Perdue, daughter of Thomas Algie Perdue and Ellen Sue Foster, on October 20, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,8,1,2 Ronald Douglas Steber died on May 14, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^4,5

     Margaret Lucille Clifton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on August 29, 1925 at West Virginia.³ As of July 6, 1978,her married name was Steber.³ She married Herbert Frank "Herb" Steber, son of Frank Lee Stebar and Jesse Juanita Tripp, on July 6, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Margaret Lucille Clifton died on February 17, 2015 at Virginia at age 89.² She Margaret Lucille Steber, 89, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was the widow of Herbert F. "Herb" Stebert and was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosemary Canaday. She loved being involved with her grandchildren. She is survived by her granddaughter, Sheila Bierley; grandsons, Dwayne Anderson and David Anderson; brothers, Tom Clifton, David Clifton, and Roy Clifton; and sisters, Ann Smithson, Ruby Clifton and Eva Clifton. Services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel at noon on Friday, February 20, 2015, with Elder Thomas Mann officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on February 19, 2015.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-4507.³ Oneda Gertrude Beckner was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 12, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of December 14, 1939,her married name was Steber.² She married Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber, son of Frank Lee Stebar and Jesse Juanita Tripp, on December 14, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Oneda Gertrude Beckner died on December 4, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹ She STEBER, Oneda Gertrude Beckner, 73, of Roanoke County, passed away unexpectedly in a local hospital Friday, December 4, 1992. Born in Roanoke County, November 12, 1919, she was the youngest of five children of the late John Wheeler and Bessie Aliff Beckner. She was a graduate of Ferrum College and taught in the Roanoke County School system for many years both as a full time and substitute teacher. She also attended the Cornett School of Business, where she developed the skills needed to assist her husband in the 25 year operation of various service stations and garages. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Oneda was a long time member of Red Hill Baptist Church and will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gertrude Steber, her sisters, Essie Meador and Gay Shober and a brother, Tommy Beckner. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, retired Roanoke County Deputy Sheriff, Elwood L. (Bob) Steber; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Jerry Jenkins, Salem; Priscilla and Mike Agee, Roanoke County; a sister, Ruth Austin, Roanoke County; her grandchildren, Angela Dean and her husband, Mark, Christine Tucker and fiance, Sean Hicks, Troy Chocklett and fiancee, Jamie Via, Greg Chocklett, and Ronald Agee; her great-grandchildren, Kassondra Dean and baby Dean; also three special daughters, Mary Christine Isenhour, Sue Richards, and Marie Welcher, all of Roanoke County; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel Monday, December 7, 2 p.m. with the Rev. William Dixon officiating. Interment in Franklin Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Troy and Greg Chocklett, Daniel, Tony and Mike Richards and David Isenhour. Flowers are welcome but if desired memorials may be made to Red Hill Baptist Church, 6251 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on December 6, 1992.¹

     Jerry Wayne Jenkins was born on August 26, 1945 at Virginia.³ He married Wanda Lee Steber, daughter of Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber and Oneda Gertrude Beckner, on March 14, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jerry Wayne Jenkins and Wanda Lee Steber were divorced on November 1, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Jerry Wayne Jenkins died on June 19, 2009 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 63.² He Jerry Wayne Jenkins, 63, of New Castle, Virginia, beloved father, grandfather, cousin and friend, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. Jerry's valiant fight for recovery began after he sustained multiple injuries suffered in an automobile accident on March 12, 2009 in Craig County, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father, Bennett Jenkins, his mother Lottie Simmons Jenkins and his "second mother", Dorothy (Dot) Throckmartin. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Dean and Christine Bennett and husband Robin; his granddaughters, Kassondra and Alixandra Dean; his cousin, whom he loved as his sister, Brenda Throckmartin Conner and husband Bob; his cousin, Mike Jenkins and wife Rose; special "sons" Mike Hudson and Dennis Schoonover; special friends, Al Baughman, Herbie Blackwood, Harvey Bulaski, Alvin Gillespie, Jack Jackson, Ray Miller, and Ron Turner; other cousins and many other loving friends too numerous to name. Born August 26, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia, Jerry was a graduate of William Fleming High School. Jerry was an avid sportsman and conservationist. He loved to compete in shooting matches of any kind and won countless trophies and awards for his expert marksmanship, but he was happiest when he was teaching others (especially his family and friends) how to master the art of safe gun handling and wildlife management. He loved to hunt and taught many others hunting skills which will be passed on to future generations. He was a staunch advocate of the Hunters for the Hungry program. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and the Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club where he was instrumental in developing the club's Hunter Education program. In 1995, he was named the Hunter Educator of the Year by the Virginia Wildlife Federation, and attended a banquet in Richmond, Virginia to receive this honor. This recognition was given to him "For volunteer service to the people of the Roanoke Valley area, as coordinator of Hunter Education, organizing the area's programs and personally providing 1374 people a total of 1410 hours of training. He completed advanced courses, for self-qualification, in Ethics, Wildlife Management, First Aid, Survival, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Bowhunting and Trapping. Many people in the Roanoke Valley area are better citizens in the woods and fields because of his service to them and to wildlife." Jerry continued to train people in hunting and gun safety as well as wildlife management and conservation until his untimely death. Jerry will be greatly missed by his family and friends including those with whom he worked at AKZO Nobel (Reliance Universal) for 40 years. He was loved by many and was a friend to those who met him.He held a very special place in his heart for his "grandbabies", Kassi and Ali. As he valued the teachings and culture of the Cherokee Nation, he passed along his knowledge to the girls and bestowed upon them his special names. The following were written for him by them and were read to him before his passing Friday afternoon. You were supposed to come home, but we didn't expect it to be so soon. All your struggles and hard work have finally paid off, you're home. We are glad you have made it home and you are safe with us. No, you did not come home to be with us, you have been taken to another home. You are in the home at which we will join you in the near future. As you are home now, you will kneel before your Prince, your King of Kings, and breathe the fresh air of a new and eternal life. Yes, we will miss you here physically, but we will not worry, for we know you are home. You are safe and with us, embedded like a precious jewel in the rockbeds of our hearts. You will save my spot and you will wait for me to arrive. When I finally have the blessed opportunity to kneel before Our Maker, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and am able to roam the golden streets of Heaven, I will find you. In a beautiful garden, I will find you, with the sun shining as bright as your love, and I will take your hand and as a little girl I will match my step with yours as you lead me through new and beautiful places as you have so many times before. I love you Granddaddy, Little Sparrow "a-ya a-da-ga-ue ne-hi e-ni-si" ("I love you, Grandfather.") Little Miss Must-Know-Everything. The family would like to thank everyone who prayed, visited Jerry at Carilion-RMH and Kindred Hospital, sent cards, e-mailed, called and otherwise held him in their hearts and prayers during this difficult time. A special thank you is extended to the LifeGuard 10 Crew, Dr. A. Tyler Putnam, II, Dr. Robert Smith, Dr. Allan S. Philp, Dr. Fletcher Matthews, Mary Gilley, R.N., the Neuro-trauma ICU team, 8th floor ICU, 10th floor PCU, and Respiratory staff as well as the wonderful nursing staff/teams at Carilion for their tireless efforts and loving, kind hearts while aiding Jerry toward recovery. Elizabeth, you were his favorite. Jerry was looking forward to coming to see you all again. Christy, Brenda, and Angela also extend our heartfelt gratitude for the support, love, and continued prayers from their family, friends, co-workers, and employers. Without them, we would not have been able to do for Jerry what he needed from us over the past 15 weeks. Also, gratitude goes to the "Golden Corral Crew", the "Hunter's Den Gang", and the "Mountain Breeze Buds" for being such loyal and supportive friends of Jerry's. Thank you, Al Baughman and the Reverend Dr. Rob Colwell, for making the journey to Greensboro on Friday to be with Jerry and his family and for offering your love and support. Thank you, Mary Green, for traveling to Greensboro to be with Jerry's family as he journeyed to his eternal home. Thank you, Wanda and Jack Jackson, for being with Jerry during his last days. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 beginning at 4 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel on Peters Creek Road. Thereafter, Jerry's memorial service will begin at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Rob Colwell officiating. Jerry has requested all those attending visitation and/or memorial services dress casually. Camouflage, blaze orange and jeans are acceptable attire; Suits and ties are not. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in his memory to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, Virginia, 24526.
And all God's people said, "AMEN!" Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237. on June 22, 2009.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,2 She was born in 1852 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,2 As of March 5, 1876,her married name was Bishop.¹ She married Abraham "Abrum" Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on March 5, 1876 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,3 Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf died on November 7, 1881 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,3 She Another death in Mason. Monday night, of congestive apoplexy. Mrs. Sarah Bishop, wife of Abram Bishop, died quite suddenly, having been up and around in the morning and died at night of the same day. She will be buried from the home of her father, Charles Metcalf, Wednesday at 10 o'clock. on November 10, 1881.³

     Belle M. Thomas was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ She was born in July, 1846 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,2 As of December 13, 1883,her married name was Bishop.² She married Lewis Cass Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on December 13, 1883 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.² Belle M. Thomas died in 1923 at Cass Co., Michigan.¹