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     William Marvin Long was buried at Alva Cemetery, Alva, Crook Co., Wyoming.³ He died in 1940 at Crook Co., Wyoming.³ He was born in 1940 at Crook Co., Wyoming.³

     Dorothy H. Maddox was buried at Jamestown I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Jamestown, Indiana.^1,3 She was born on December 25, 1921 at Raccoon, Putnam Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of April 1, 1939,her married name was Long.³ She married Darol Levin/Lavere Long, son of James Otis "Otis" Long and Valla Willora "Vallie" Conner, on April 1, 1939.^1,2,3 Dorothy H. Maddox died on March 12, 2008 at Indiana at age 86.^1,3 She Dorothy Long, 86, of Lizton, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Raccoon, Ind., to the late Cecil Verlin Maddox and Betty Frazier Maddox. Mrs. Long was a member of the Lizton Christian Church, American Legion Auxillary, N.A.P.S. League and Lizton Lions. She worked as a Postmaster in Advance and Lizton. Surviving are sons, Bus and Al Long; daughter, Sue Abston; brothers, Joe and Bob Maddox; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darol Long; brothers, Frank and Cecil Maddox; and sisters, Evelyn Purdue and Hazel Benge. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Porter Funeral Home, 315 W. Main St., Jamestown. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Porter Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Ponchot officiating. Interment will follow at the Jamestown I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Jamestown. Contributions may be made to Crown Pointe Assisted Living, 610 W. Crown Pointe Dr., Lebanon, IN 46052. Online condolences may be made at www.robertporterfuneralhome.com. on March 14, 2008.¹

     Darol E. "Bus" Long was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, Preble Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on January 14, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^3,5,4 He married Betty J. Huff on June 24, 1995.⁴ Darol E. "Bus" Long died on September 26, 2008 at Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio, at age 68.^3,5,4 He Darol E. "Bus" Long, 68, of Camden, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Atrium Medical Center in Franklin Ohio. Born on Jan. 14, 1940, he was the son of the late Darol and Dorothy (Maddox) Long. Darol worked in the printing industry for 30 years. He spent several years with the Donnelly Corporation and worked for PIP in Indianapolis and Kettering, Ohio, and the last three years at the GM plant in Moraine, Ohio. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Betty J. Huff-Long; sister, Madonna Sue Abston; brother, Al Long; children, Mike Long, Jim Long, Kenny Long and Angie Bramblett, and eight grandchildren; daughters, Angela Isbell of Trenton, Ohio, and Tracy Weir of Camden, and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Advance Christian Church, 2675 S. Ind. 75, Advance. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Dr., 15120 LBX#, Chicago, IL 60693 or the American Lung Association of Ohio, 4050 Executive Park Dr., No. 402, Cincinnati, OH 45241. on September 30, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-1530.⁶ Alta Sadie Witt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on October 18, 1908 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 As of November 11, 1925,her married name was Altice.⁵ She married Charlie Herbert Altice, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on November 11, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,5 Alta Sadie Witt died on August 3, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.¹ She Mrs. Alta Witt Altice, age 83, of Salem, passed away in Richfield Nursing Center Monday, August 3, 1992. She was a member of Church of Christ, Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Herbert Altice. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Wallace and Ginny Altice of Vallejo, Calif; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Henry Witt, Becky and Bob Kelley, all of Salem; Alice and Bobby Wirt, League City, Texas; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Bessie Routt, Virginia and Leonard Newman, brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Geneive Witt, all of Salem. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 5, 1992.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-2742.¹² Wallace Ewell "Wally" Altice was born on February 19, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,5,7,8 He married Virginia Lee "Ginny" DeWitt on January 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Wallace Ewell "Wally" Altice died on January 7, 2004 at California at age 75.^12,4 He Wallace E. Altice, 75, of Vallejo, Calif., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2004. He was born in Salem, Va. and resided in Vallejo for more than 24 years. Wallace was an ordained minister, serving churches in Virginia, Mississippi, Nebraska and California. After retirement, he served as a volunteer chaplain at both San Quentin Prison and the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, where he worked closely with AIDS patients and their families. Wally was a graduate of Atlanta Christian College and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Benicia, Calif. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Virginia DeWitt Altice of Vallejo; sons, Christopher Altice of Vallejo and his daughter, Kimberly, Eric Altice and his wife, Miki and their children, Victoria and Kankuro of Los Angeles; sisters, Barbara Witt and Rebecca Kelley of Salem, Va. and Alice Wirt of Houston, Texas. on January 18, 2004.⁴

     Virginia Lee "Ginny" DeWitt was born on January 11, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of January 21, 1961,her married name was Altice.² She married Wallace Ewell "Wally" Altice, son of Charlie Herbert Altice and Alta Sadie Witt, on January 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Barbara Ann Altice was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9997.⁴ She was born on August 19, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 As of July 3, 1948,her married name was Price.³ She married Emory Wayne Price Sr. on July 3, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,10 As of circa 1971,her married name was Witt.⁶ Barbara Ann Altice married Henry Witt circa 1971.^1,6 Barbara Ann Altice died on October 23, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^4,9,6,11 She Barbara A. Witt, 74, of Salem, died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Alta Altice and a brother Wallace Altice. Surviving family include her husband of 33 years, Henry Witt; sons and daughters-in-law, Rusty Price, David and Penny Price, Chip and Debbie Price; grandchildren, Heather Hatcher, Lindsay Price, Channing Price, Sierra Price, Clay Price and Kaylee Price; great-grandchildren, Clifton Hatcher and Carder Miller; sisters and brothers-in-law, Becky and Bob Kelley, Alice and Bobby Wirt. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on October 25, 2004.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-1412.⁸ Robert Jacob "Bob" Kelley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 He Robert Jacob Kelley, 83, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. He was the owner of Kelley’s Market in several areas including Newcastle, Salem, Roanoke, Troutville, Glasgow, and Watsky’s Mill. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and golf. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jesse and Mary Kelley; siblings, Edward Kelley, Odell Kelley, Randolph Kelley, William Kelley, and Margaret Eloise Kelley; and sister-in-law, Marylou Kelley. His surviving family includes his wife, Rebecca Altice Kelley; sons, Jerry Kelley and girlfriend, Patty Givan, Michael Kelley and wife, Kathy, and Jeff Kelley and wife, Shannon; daughter, Patricia Kelley Trail and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Ashley Kelley Karunaratne and husband, Nilan, Joseph Andrew Kelley, Megan Kathleen Trevett and husband, Joshua, Ben Kelley, Morgan Kelley, and Emily Kelley; great-grandchildren, Madison and Paige Karunaratne; brother, Lewis Kelley; sisters-in-law, Gloria Kelley, and Patsy Kelley; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with military funeral honors.⁷ He was born on September 19, 1930 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,6 He married Rebecca Louise "Becky" Altice, daughter of Charlie Herbert Altice and Alta Sadie Witt, on August 29, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7 Robert Jacob "Bob" Kelley died on November 24, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,8,6,7

     Alice Pearl Altice Alice Pearl Wirt, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. She is with the Lord and so shall she ever be with the Lord. She was at peace and surrounded by her family and close friends as she left this world and was received into Heaven. A life well-lived has now received her reward. Alice is preceded in death by her mom and dad, Alta and Herbert Altice, her brother Wallace Altice and her sister Barbara Witt. Alice is survived by her loving husband and partner of 57 years, Bob, her sons Scott, Gary and Jason. Grandchildren Alec, Alyssa, Cole, Aaron, Makayla, Trinity, Jaidyn and Meghan, and her sister Becky Kelley of Virginia. Alice was born in Salem, Virginia on May 10, 1942. She met the love of her life, Bob, when she was 14 years old and they were married on August 6, 1960. Alice and Bob spent the first 21 years of their marriage in Fairborn, Ohio where Bob was stationed in the Air Force and where they started a family and raised their sons. The family moved to League City, Texas in the summer of 1980. Alice worked at Bay Area Christian School for 5 years as a teacher's aide and 18 years at Clear Creek ISD in the Food Service Department from which she retired in 2004. Alice built her home with love, acceptance, patience and affection and was warm and welcoming to friends and strangers alike. She was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for her family and friends and engaging in meaningful conversation around the table. Christmas was Alice?s favorite time of year and she loved putting smiles on the faces of her family with the many surprises she had for them during that time. She had a way of making each person feel special and loved and appreciated. And even though she thoroughly enjoyed the giving of gifts at Christmas time she always made sure that everyone close to her understood the true meaning of Christmas. She always pointed them to Jesus. Alice was strong in her Christian faith and loved her Lord with all her heart. She was a faithful member of Sagemont Church since 1992 where she taught Sunday school for many years. To the very end Alice exuded great concern for the souls of others with some of her last whispered words, "Bring them to Jesus". Alice was a counselor at the crisis Pregnancy Center for many years. We as her family look forward to a joyful reunion someday with our wife, mother, grandmother. What a joyous reunion that will be. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.³ She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8701 Almeda-Genoa, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.³ She was born on May 10, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of August 6, 1960,her married name was Wirt.⁵ She married Bobby Ray Wirt on August 6, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,7,5 Alice Pearl Altice died on November 27, 2017 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 75.³

     Bobby Ray Wirt Bobby "Bob" Ray Wirt, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Webster, Texas. He is with the Lord and so shall he ever be with the Lord. He is at peace and celebrating with his wife who preceded him in death and has been waiting for him in Heaven. A life well lived has now received his reward. Bob is preceded in death by his mom and dad Roy and Annie Wirt, his wife Alice, and his sister Marian. Bob is survived by his three sons: Scott, Gary, and Jason. Grandchildren: Alec, Alyssa, Cole, Aaron, Makayla, Trinity, Jaidyn, and Meghan. Siblings: Bill, Roy, Donald, Rose, and Carole. Bob was born in Salem, Virginia on April 11, 1939. He met the love of his life, Alice Pearl Altice, when he was 17 years old, and they were married on August 6, 1960. Bob and Alice spent the first 21 years of their marriage in Fairborn, Ohio where Bob was stationed in the Air Force. This is where they started their family and began raising their sons. The family moved to League City, Texas in the summer of 1980 after Bob retired from the Air Force at the rank of Master Sergeant. Bob then started his second career at NASA where he worked for 24 years and retired from Lockheed in 2004 after 24 years. Bob built a home rooted and founded in the Word of God and in the importance of serving our Lord. Not a day went by without some reference or instruction on our faith or service to the Lord. Bob was a patriot who loved his country and instilled in his sons a love of country and respect for its values and laws. He raised his sons to work hard and to always give life your all. When his sons were playing sports, no one's voice was louder than Bob's as he bellowed his encouragement and voiced his pride in our endeavors from the sidelines or bleachers. Bob loved his church, Sagemont Church, and his entire church family. He served for many years as a bus captain in the Bus Ministry, where he brought countless children to a knowledge of the saving grace of Christ. Bob also served as an usher where his warm, bright smile greeted many people and where all felt instantly welcome, loved, and accepted. Bob never met a stranger and treated everyone with love, care, and concern. Bob lived an exemplary Christian life here on earth. It is a joy and a relief for his family that when he closed his eyes in death, he instantly opened them in Heaven, his eternal home. To his last day Bob was sharing his faith with his caregivers and passersby. Bob was a huge supporter of the Center for Pregnancy in Friendswood, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to this organization in Bob's name. We as a family look forward to a joyful reunion someday with our dad, Papa, and brother. What a joyous reunion that will be. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8701 Almeda-Genoa, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.¹ He was born on April 11, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Alice Pearl Altice, daughter of Charlie Herbert Altice and Alta Sadie Witt, on August 6, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,1,6,2 Bobby Ray Wirt died on July 8, 2020 at Webster, Harris Co., Texas, at age 81.¹

     William Vern "Billy" Roop was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-72-7543.⁷ He was born on February 28, 1951.^2,3,4,5,7 He died on December 23, 2009 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 58.^2,3,4,7,5 He William Vern (Billy) Roop, 58, passed away on December 23, 2009, at a veterans home in Maryland. He served in the United States Marines in Viet Nam and was awarded several commendations. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip F. and Audrey E. Roop; two brothers, Arlin P. and Donald E. Roop; and one sister, Geneva W. Turley. He is survived by four children, Jeremy Roop and wife, Brenda, Christopher, Daniel and Nathenia Roop; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Nicole, Emma, Sarah, Joselyn and Chris Roop; one sister, Diane Helvey and husband, Ricky; one brother, Cecil Ray Roop; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. We would like to thank a very special Pastor and his wife and family for their support, the Rev. and Mrs. Wallace (Buck) Yopp. Billy will be laid to rest at a veteran's cemetery in Maryland. Billy will be sadly missed by all but he is with the angels now and has no more suffering. We love you! On December 30, 2009.²

     Mary Jane Hall was born circa 1877 at Mount Cross, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 16, 1901,her married name was Turner.¹ She married Stephen Everette Turner, son of William W. Turner and Sarah C. "Sally" Yates, on January 16, 1901 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 185-10-7759.⁶ John Lawson Turner was born on September 27, 1902 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He died in November, 1984 at Pennsylvania at age 82.⁶

     Stephen Lloyd "Steven" Turner was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁷ His Social Security Number was 226-09-3015.⁸ He married Ruby Lee Underwood.^7,9 Stephen Lloyd "Steven" Turner was born on June 8, 1908 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,6,8,7 He married Ruey Terrell on April 23, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.^5,10 Stephen Lloyd "Steven" Turner and Ruey Terrell were divorced on January 25, 1938 at Danville, Virginia.¹⁰ Stephen Lloyd "Steven" Turner married Alice Barnard Cocke on July 13, 1938 at Danville, Virginia.⁴ Stephen Lloyd "Steven" Turner and Alice Barnard Cocke were divorced on December 4, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.¹⁰ Stephen Lloyd "Steven" Turner died on November 5, 1986 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 78.^8,3,7

     Florence L. Turner was born on September 22, 1910 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1912 but Census and birth records of her brother support 1910.^1,2 She died on December 2, 1935 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 25.²