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     James Dorn Yeattes was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, 901 Wharton Street, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.² He was born on January 27, 1962 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on September 6, 2018 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 56.² He GREENSBORO Mr. James "Dorn" Yeattes, 56, of Greensboro, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Greensboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 p.m. at the church. Born in Greensboro, Dorn graduated from Smith High School and worked as a self-employed mechanic. He was a life-long member of Peace United Church of Christ, where he was an active member of the men's fellowship. In Dorn's younger days, he was a member of the Boy Scout Troop #160, worked a paper route for the Greensboro News and Record, and drove a school bus. He was what he considered himself to be an urban gardener and sold the fruits of his labor at a local farmer's market by Sticks and Stones off Elam Ave. He was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, John Frank Yeattes, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Doris Jones Yeattes of Greenboro; brother, Jeff Yeattes and his wife Karen of Greensboro; sister, Annette Yeattes Green and her husband James of Rural Hall; several cousins and other extended family. on September 9, 2018.²

     His Social Security Number was 238-18-3860.¹³ Bernice Wood "B.W." Vest was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,14,4 He married Virginia Essie Jett, daughter of Charles McKenley Jett and Iva Annie Martin.^1,4 Bernice Wood "B.W." Vest was born on August 15, 1916 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,5,14,6,4,7} He died on June 25, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^13,3,4,14 He VEST, Bernice Wood, ("B. W."), 80, of Salem, went to join his beloved wife, Virginia (Jennie) in Heaven Wednesday, June 25, 1997. He had been confined to bed for the last two years due to arthritis and diabetes. He was at home under the loving care of his daughter and son-in-law. He served in the Army in the Medical Corp during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a member of American Legion Post #3 and a life member of the D.A.V. Post #3. He worked in the insurance and automobile businesses for over 45 years. He was nicknamed "Big Wheel" by local auto workers. He retired from Toyota of Roanoke Valley in 1982 as Vice President and General Manager. He enjoyed gardening and landscaping. He was a member of Woodbridge Neighborhood Association. He was an avid fan of professional football, specifically the Red Skins and Winston Cup Racing, especially Bill Elliott. He was a long time member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as Deacon and also Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was the eldest son of the late Allen and Gertrude Vest. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Bob Mentel, Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Kimberly Vest, Danville; granddaughter, Samantha Vest, Danville; a loving brother and sister-in-law, David and Susie Vest, Floyd; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sandy and Sandra Lucas, Roanoke; nephews and nieces, Allen, Ellen and Marcee Vest, Floyd, Dr. Yvonne Thayer, Atlanta, Ga; a very special friend, his Cocker Spaniel, Ginger, as well as Dixie and Mingo; also surviving are many cousins and friends. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on June 26, 1997.³

     Robert Eugene "Bob" Mentel was born on November 7, 1939 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.^3,4 He married Peggy Anne Vest, daughter of Bernice Wood "B.W." Vest and Virginia Essie Jett, on October 16, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Robert Eugene "Bob" Mentel died on April 14, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.⁴ He MENTEL, Robert E. - Born November 7, 1939, in away on Thursday, April 14, He is preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Joseph Mentel; sisters, Delores Morrison, Kathy Leffler; and his son, Richard "Butch" Mentel. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Peggy Mentel, of Roanoke; his daughter, Peggy Gale, of Colorado City, Texas; grandchildren, Arland and Roberta Mentel, Colorado City, Texas; Michael and Lisa Portell, of Springfield, Mo; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved cocker spaniel, Kelli. He was a member of New Life Presbyterian Church, Salem. Bob served in the United States Army and retired after 20 years. He received the Bronze Star and two commendation medals for Viet Nam. A special thanks to the nursing and therapy departments Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home and Lewis Gale Medical Center all of their passion and loving care. on April 17, 2016.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-80-1065.⁷ Joseph Allen "Joey" Vest was born on January 27, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 He married Judy Gail Bush on December 23, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Joseph Allen "Joey" Vest and Judy Gail Bush were divorced on January 13, 1992 at Danville, Virginia.⁸ Joseph Allen "Joey" Vest married Kimberly Kay Dunn on September 18, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Joseph Allen "Joey" Vest and Kimberly Kay Dunn were divorced on October 25, 2005 at Danville, Virginia.⁸ Joseph Allen "Joey" Vest married Dawn Renea Burk on December 6, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Joseph Allen "Joey" Vest died on February 14, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^5,7 He Joseph Allen (Joey) Vest, 55, of Danville, Va., went to join his parents, B.W. and Jennie Vest; and his beloved dog, Dargo, in heaven on Monday, February 14, 2011. He had suffered with kidney disease for many years. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era War. He worked in the automobile business for more than 30 years with Toyota of Roanoke Valley and Toyota of Danville. Joey received several awards for excellence in care he provided. He enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and friends as well as his puppy, Peyton. He was an avid fan of profession football specifically the Indianapolis Colts and the NASCAR racing, especially Kyle Busch (#18). He also enjoyed deer hunting and other outdoor activities. He was a devout fan of the "Rolling Stones." He was the son of the late B.W. and Jennie Vest. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Dawn Vest. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Bob Mentel, of Salem; aunt, Susie Vest, of Floyd; uncle and aunt, Sandy and Sandra Lucas, of Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Angie Roos, of Danville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Niles and Jean Burk, of Danville; nephews and niece, Zac, George and Katie of Danville; cousins, Allen, Ellen, and Dr. Marcee Vest, of Floyd, and Dr. Yvonne Thayer, of Atlanta, Ga. Also surviving are numerous childhood friends and a very special friend, his blue Doberman, Peyton. on February 17, 2011.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 494-20-8011.³ John Wiiliam Peterson was born on October 6, 1927 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^2,3 He married Mattie Janette Jett, daughter of Charles McKenley Jett and Iva Annie Martin, on August 3, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 John Wiiliam Peterson died on March 18, 1990 at Missouri at age 62.³

     As of November 4, 1795,her married name was Rigney.¹ Elizabeth Linthicum married Jesse Rigney on November 4, 1795 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Linthicum died before October 22, 1816; Her husband remarried on this date.¹

     Jesse Rigney was born circa 1765 at Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Linthicum, daughter of Thomas Linthicum IV and Sarah Bennett, on November 4, 1795 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Jesse Rigney died circa 1830 at Greensburg, Green Co., Kentucky.¹

     Jane Rigney was born before April 4, 1796 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; She is mentioned in her grandfather Thomas Linthicum's will written on this date.¹ As of June 17, 1817,her married name was Cunningham. She married Thomas Cunningham on June 17, 1817 at Casey Co., Kentucky.

     Mary "Polly" Rigney was born circa 1796 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² As of November 12, 1816,her married name was Blount.² She married Miles Blount on November 12, 1816 at Liberty, Case Co., Kentucky.²

     Sally Rigney was buried at Wickerville Cemetery, Hart Co., Kentucky.¹ She was born circa 1797 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² As of June 17, 1817,her married name was Cunningham.¹ She married Thomas Cunningham on June 17, 1817 at Casey Co., Kentucky.¹ Sally Rigney died on July 15, 1861 at Kentucky.¹

     Anderson Rigney married Rachel Unknown.² Anderson Rigney was born on April 12, 1800 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 7, 1871 at Green Co., Kentucky, at age 70.¹

     As of May 9, 1808,her married name was Hardy.¹ Alsey Yates married Banister Hardy on May 9, 1808 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

     Banister Hardy was born in 1785 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He married Alsey Yates, daughter of Stephen Yates Sr. and Lydia Parsons, on May 9, 1808 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Banister Hardy died in January, 1865 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²

     Letitia "Lettie" Yates was born on November 15, 1821 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² As of November 14, 1842,her married name was Parsons.¹ She married William R. Parsons on November 14, 1842 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her Confederate Pension application has a marriage date of Nov 15, 1842.^1,2

     William R. Parsons was born circa 1823 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Letitia "Lettie" Yates, daughter of Samuel Yates and Mary "Polly" Davis, on November 14, 1842 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her Confederate Pension application has a marriage date of Nov 15, 1842.^1,2 William R. Parsons died on November 7, 1910 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²

     Sarah F. Yates was born circa 1829 at Virginia.^1,3 As of January 17, 1842,her married name was Newby.¹ She married Albert Newby on January 17, 1842 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Albert Newby was born circa 1815 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Sarah F. Yates, daughter of Joseph M. Yates and Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson, on January 17, 1842 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3