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     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-1530.² Alta Witt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 18, 1908 at Virginia.² As of circa 1925,her married name was Altice.³ She married Charles Herbert "Charlie" Altice, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, circa 1925.^1,3,4 Alta 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. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with Mr. Jim Herron officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ, Salem. on August 5, 1992.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-2742.⁵ Wallace E. "Wally" Altice was born on February 19, 1928 at Virginia.^1,5 He married Virginia L. "Ginny" DeWitt circa 1962.⁴ Wallace E. "Wally" Altice died on January 7, 2004 at California at age 75.^5,4 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. A memorial service was held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Benicia, with the Rev. Wendy Watson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 251 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, Calif. 94549. on January 18, 2004.⁴

     William Vern "Billy" Roop was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.³ He was born on February 28, 1951.^2,3 He died on December 23, 2009 at Maryland at age 58.^2,3 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 on January 8, 2010. 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

     His Social Security Number was 579-16-4878.³ Charles Leslie Turner was born on May 17, 1913 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died in March, 1981 at Maryland at age 67.³

     George Libren Turner was born on April 19, 1916 at Danville, Virginia.^2,4,3 He died on April 18, 2009 at Pennsylvania at age 92.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-03-7936.⁸ William Bernard Hardy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 4, 1914 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,4,7 He married Mary Ida Snead on October 16, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.^4,5,7 William Bernard Hardy died on February 1, 1988 at Danville, Virginia, at age 73.^8,4,5,6

     Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Louisa Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 10, 1915 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 As of August 27, 1937,her married name was Burgess.⁵ She married Luther Juniest Burgess on August 27, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy and Luther Juniest Burgess were divorced on July 28, 1947 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁸ As of July 9, 1950,her married name was Lumsden.⁵ Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy married Henry Earl Lumsden on July 9, 1950 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^9,5 As of July 6, 1974,her married name was Dowdy.⁵ Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy married Leonard Archer Dowdy on July 6, 1974 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy died on October 3, 2006 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 91.^3,7,6 She Anne Hardy Lumsden Dowdy, age 91, of the Masonic Home of Virginia, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Dowdy. She is survived by her children, Debra Lumsden Parrish and husband, Jay, of Bumpass, Va., Archer Dowdy and wife, Sue, of Georgia, and Beverly Heclo and husband, Hugh, of White Post, Va; four grandchildren, Christi, Katy, Taylor and Ashley; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Masonic Home of Virginia Chapel, 4101 Nine Mile Rd., 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 5. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 6 at Hardy Central Baptist Church, 4655 Darbytown Rd. Interment 3 p.m. Friday at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home or Hardy Central Baptist Church. on October 5, 2006.⁶

     Hester Mildred Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 230-34-7152.¹⁰ She was born on November 10, 1907 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^10,6 She died on December 26, 1996 at Danville, Virginia, at age 89.^10,5,6

     Lydia Gracie Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-76-6635.⁸ She was born on September 22, 1909 at Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 As of January 30, 1929,her married name was Alderson.⁵ She married Linwood Kent Alderson on January 30, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,9 Lydia Gracie Hardy died on February 22, 2001 at Danville, Virginia, at age 91.^8,3,9

     Beatrice Hattie Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-28-0736.⁶ She was born on December 31, 1908 at Virginia.^1,6,4 As of July 8, 1928,her married name was Wiles.⁵ She married Lester Bruce Wiles on July 8, 1928 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,7,5 Beatrice Hattie Hardy died on September 3, 1996 at Danville, Virginia, at age 87.^6,4,7

     His Social Security Number was 223-50-8424.¹⁰ William Millard Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 27, 1911 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,4,11 He married Sarah Estelle McCormick on December 15, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,9 William Millard Hardy died on September 1, 2005 at Danville, Virginia, at age 94.^10,2,3,4,11 He RINGGOLD, Va. - William M. Hardy, 94, of 272 Raven Hollow Road, died Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center. He had been in declining health for five years and in Riverside Health Care for two weeks. Born July 27, 1911, in Keeling, he was the son of the late James W. Hardy and the late Nettie Lewis Hardy. He lived most of his life in Ringgold. He was a retired farmer, an avid gardener, and of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army in World War II. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the American Theater Service Ribbon, the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct medal, the Bronze Star medal, the Distinguished Unit badge and the World War II Victory Ribbon. He was married to Sarah McCormick Hardy. In addition to his wife of 62 years, of the residence, he is survived by a sister, Ethel H. Slaughter of Ringgold. He was predeceased by three sisters, Mildred H. Hardy, Mabel Hardy and Gracie H. Alderson. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 3 at Highland Burial Park with the Rev. Carl Burger officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times they will be at the residence, 272 Raven Hollow Road, Ringgold. The family suggests that memorial donations may be given to Kentuck Volunteer Fire Dept., 200 Ringgold Church Road, Ringgold, VA 24586; and to the Ringgold Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 10, Ringgold, VA 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts, North Main Chapel is in charge of arrangements. on September 2, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-0048.⁶ Ethel Mary Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Slaughter.³ She married Ralph Hunter Slaughter.^4,7 Ethel Mary Hardy was born on January 24, 1915 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,4 She died on November 11, 2007 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 92.^6,4 She RINGGOLD - Ethel Hardy Slaughter, 92, formerly of 1149 Ringgold Church Road, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home. Born Jan. 24, 1915, in Keeling, she was the daughter of the late James Washington "Wash" Hardy and the late Nettie Lewis Hardy. Mrs. Slaughter was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher, was active in Bible School activities and she also helped start the first nursery at the church. She enjoyed visiting neighbors as well as greeting new neighbors; she enjoyed babysitting neighborhood children and she was an excellent seamstress. She was a homemaker. She was married to the late Ralph Hunter Slaughter who died June 21, 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Judy S. Stuckert and husband, Ronnie Stuckert Jr., of Ringgold and Ellen S. Nester and husband, Jerry Nester, of Blairs; grandchildren, Rodney S. Davis and James H. Nester; four step-grandchildren, Thomas R. Stuckert, Tammy R. Stuckert, Teresa S. Quesenberry and Tracy L. Stuckert; and five step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, William Hardy; three sisters, Hester Mildred Hardy, Gracie Alderson and Mable Hardy; a daughter, Janice Fay Beadles; and her husband, Tim Beadles. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Barker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Soyars officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Barker Funeral Home Chapel, 2025 North Main St; at other times they will be at the home of Jerry and Ellen Nester, 977 Lawless Creek Road, Blairs. Barker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on November 13, 2007.⁴