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     Michael Dean Peters Michael Dean Peters, 54, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006. He was born September 8, 1951 the son of the late Shirlie L. Peters. His brother, Lance Corporal Tony Peters preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Peters of Vinton; two sons, Stacey Peters and wife, Aleshia of Vinton, Michael D. Peters and fiancee, Lalenya Braford of Roanoke; stepchildren, Sherry Nunley and husband, Rodney of Goodview, Carl Patsell of Vinton, Tammy Terry and husband, Ricky of Vinton; mother, Goldie B. Thomas; and stepfather, William Thomas of Moneta; four grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Rodney Peters and wife, Teresa of Stewartsville, Steven Peters and wife, Vergie of Roanoke; two sisters, Susan Napier and husband, William of Vinton, Lisa Sullivan of Salem; two nephews and two nieces. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Military Funeral Honors will be provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at the VA Hospital and the Good Samaritan Hospice staff for the love and care to our loved one.² His Social Security Number was 229-78-6924.³ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2 He was born on September 8, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,2,3,4,6 He married Peggy Anne/Ann Poff, daughter of John Edgar Poff and Thelma Colleen Bush, on October 18, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Michael Dean Peters died on January 25, 2006 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,2,3,4,5,8

     Her Social Security Number was 228-88-1530.⁸ Tina Christine Secrest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9 She was born on October 28, 1958 at Galax, Virginia.^8,3,4 As of June 22, 1979,her married name was Rogers.⁴ She married David Allen Rogers on June 22, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Tina Christine Secrest and David Allen Rogers were divorced on March 30, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Tina Christine Secrest died on June 28, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^2,8,10 She ROGERS, Tina Christine Secrest, 42, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 28, 2001. She had been an employee of Service America and is survived by David A. Rogers, husband; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard Belcher, Bobby Belcher, David Alan and Carolyn Secrest, Samuel and Sue Secrest, Ricky Joseph and Drema Secrest; nieces, Ashley Nicole Secrest, Jessica Dawn Secrest, Rebecca Belcher, and Samantha Hall; nephews, Dustin Secrest, Josh Secrest, Michael Secrest, Timothy Belcher, Curtis Belcher and Jacob Belcher. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 30, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5536.⁴ Howard Dalton Belcher was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,7,9 He was born on September 16, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,7 He married Virginia Mae "Gin" Weaver, daughter of George Leonard Weaver and Gillie Irene Poff, on October 19, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Howard Dalton Belcher and Virginia Mae "Gin" Weaver were divorced on August 31, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Howard Dalton Belcher died on February 21, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^4,5,10,7,8,9 He BELCHER, Howard Dalton, 68, of Vinton, died Wednesday, February 21, 2001. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Allen. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James Dalton and LeeAnn Belcher of Roanoke; stepgrandchildren, Megan and Charles (Bubba) Canterbury; his ex-wife, Era Southall; and his many friends at Vinton Moose Lodge #1121 and the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge #1053. Interment to follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on February 23, 2001.⁹

     Frederick Evert "Fred" Emmons was born on September 3, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Deborah Ann "Debbie" Jackson on November 28, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Frederick Evert "Fred" Emmons died on August 26, 2016 at Page Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁵ He Frederick Evert Emmons, 66, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Monday, August 29, 2016 surrounded by the family he loves. His devotion to his family as well as his deep faith in Jesus Christ allowed him to find peace and joy in the midst of his struggle against cancer. Fred was born to Howard and Virginia Emmons, who were both educators, in Roanoke, Va. on September 3, 1949. He graduated from Roanoke College and began his lifelong calling as an educator teaching Civics and World History in Keokee, Va. He selflessly served Page County teaching Spanish at both the high school and community college for over three decades, and has touched the lives of so many within our community. He faithfully attended Stanley United Methodist Church, and loved singing in the choir. Fred was blessed with a large and loving family. He married his best friend, Deborah Ann Jackson, on November 28, 1981 in Roanoke, Va. Together they proudly raised their two daughters, Emily and Edie. Fred invested deeply in his wife and children, putting family as the most important aspect of his life. He loved taking his family on vacation adventures – never going to the same place twice. Fred was an educator at heart. He loved the arts, and was an accomplished painter. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate his life and the fact that he is now at peace with his creator. Fred is survived by his wife, Debbie; his daughters, Emily and Edie; his grandchildren, Rebekah and Elizabeth; his siblings Annette, Tony, and Timothy; and many nieces and nephews. on August 31, 2016.⁵