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     Wilbert Cecil "Buddy" Dunbar Jr. Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Jr., Jun 19, 1938 - Aug 24, 2024. Wilbert “Buddy” Cecil Dunbar Jr., 86, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Grice Dunbar; son, Duane Allen Dunbar; parents, Wilbert and Helen Dunbar; brother, John Gibson Dunbar; sister, Bonnie Dunbar; and In-laws, Golden and Dorothy Grice. Left to cherish his memory are his sisters-in-law, Judy (Roy) Gross, Patty (Corky) Coughlin, and Evelyn Dunbar; nieces, Angie Cole, Lori Coughlin, and Kim Cain; and nephews, Greg Dunbar and Stephen Dunbar. He retired as Vice President of Salem Frame Company and owned The Record Shop at Happy's and later on Williamson Road. The family will have a Graveside Service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5731 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, VA.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on June 19, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Brenda Anne Grice on June 14, 1958 at Lithia, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,9 Wilbert Cecil "Buddy" Dunbar Jr. died on August 24, 2024 at Virginia at age 86.²

     Brenda Anne Grice was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She Brenda Grice Dunbar, 78, of Roanoke, Va. went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was preceded by her son, Duane Allen Dunbar; parents, Golden and Dorothy Grice and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cecil Sr. and Helen Dunbar. Brenda was a graduate of Buchanan High School and attended Lithia Methodist Church as a child. She was a former employee of Kroger at Crossroads. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Cecil (Buddy) Dunbar Jr; sisters, Judy (Roy) Gross, and Patty (Corky) Coughlin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John "Billy" (Evelyn) Dunbar; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family offers a very special thank you to Teresa and Laura, nurses with Medi Home Health and Hospice for their many acts of compassion and care. A graveside service will be conducted in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was born on April 29, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 As of June 14, 1958,her married name was Dunbar.² She married Wilbert Cecil "Buddy" Dunbar Jr., son of Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. and Helen Louise Crowder, on June 14, 1958 at Lithia, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Brenda Anne Grice died on October 3, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     John Gibson "Billy" Dunbar John Gibson Dunbar, Jan 5, 1940 - May 13, 2023. John “Bill” Gibson Dunbar, 83, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil, Sr. and Helen Dunbar; sister-in-law, Brenda Grice Dunbar; and nephew, Duane Allen Dunbar. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Burger Dunbar; sons Steve and Greg Dunbar; grandchildren, Ashley Dunbar, Brittney Duncan and husband, Seth; great-grandchildren, Kyler Dunbar, Tucker Duncan, and Makenna Duncan; and brother, CW “Buddy” Dunbar, Jr.⁵ He was born on January 5, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Evelyn Wilhelm Burger on April 7, 1962 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,5 John Gibson "Billy" Dunbar died on May 13, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.⁵

     Merlie Jane Brogan was born circa 1895 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 6, 1957,her married name was Keeney.¹ She married Roscoe Conklin Keeney Sr. on July 6, 1957 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Both Roscoe and Merlie were widowed at the time of this marriage.¹

     Helen Irene Burdette was buried at Floral Hills Garden of Memories, 6839 Sissonville Drive, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-20-9978.² She was born on March 10, 1921 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of May 5, 1943,her married name was Kelly.¹ She married John Pryor "Pete" Kelly, son of John Lawrence Kelly and Nell R. "Nellie" Hudnall, on May 5, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Helen Irene Burdette and John Pryor "Pete" Kelly were divorced before 1960.⁴ Helen Irene Burdette died on October 9, 2011 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^3,2 She Helen Irene Burdette Lanham, 90, of Charleston passed away October 9, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She retired from St. Francis Hospital, where she worked in the laundry for many years as a linen supervisor before becoming a full time homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Kelly Moore-McClung of Elkview; grandsons, Brian Moore of Elkview, Matthew Moore of Charleston and Michael Casegl of Cleveland, Ohio; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and her beloved canine, Jake. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Myers officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico. on October 13, 2011.²

     Thomas Jefferson Coffman Jr. Thomas Jefferson Coffman, age 99, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1920, in Letart, WV, the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Coffman, Sr. and the late Delphia Mae Belcher Radford. Thomas married Barbara Jean Hoover Coffman, who preceded him in death on February 13, 2014. Mr. Coffman was a lifetime member of the Painter's Union #970, Frankin Moose #769, and Smith Creek Church of the Brethren. He was a well-known painter in the Franklin and surrounding areas, and it was said that he had painted everything in Franklin, except the Courthouse. Mr. Coffman is survived by his daughter, Shirley Ann Newman of Charleston, WV; stepson, Jeff Hoover and wife Jo of Goodwater, AL; a granddaughter, Tina Marie Newman of Hernando, FL; also good friends, Rick and Margie Carly, and Ernie and Becky Hindman of Pennsylvania. In honoring Mr. Coffman's wishes, his body has been cremated. His family will receive friends on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 10-11 AM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Calvin Bailey officiating. Inurnment will be in London, WV.³ He was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 1, 1920 at Letart, Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Nona Frances Kelly, daughter of John Lawrence Kelly and Nell R. "Nellie" Hudnall, on April 10, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Thomas Jefferson Coffman Jr. died on February 1, 2020 at Franklin, Pendleton Co., West Virginia, at age 99.³

     His Social Security Number was 491-14-0506.⁷ Mike Rash was buried at Shelbina Cemetery, Shelbina, Shelby Co., Missouri.³ He Shelbina, Mo., June 23 - Michael Rash, 49, of Columbus, O., a native of Shelby county, died Tuesday afternoon about 5:30 while at work in Canton, 0. Mr. Rash was born Feb. 4, 1916, in Shelby county, a son of L. R. (Dell) and Lydia Maude Martin Rash. He was graduated from Shelbina High school and spent three years in the armed services. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; eight sisters, Mrs. Joe Allenbauch and Mrs. Hazel Woll of Kansas City, Mrs. Chester White and Mrs. John Duffy of Shelbina, Mrs. Betty Shores of Newton, Ia., and Mrs. Jane Stultz, Mrs. Jean Pulse, Mrs. Betty Shores and Mrs. Glenn Poore of Shelby county, and four brothers, Walter of Rogers, Ark., John of Raytown, Richard of Toledo, O., and Jerry of Shelbina.⁶ He was born on February 4, 1916 at Shelby Co., Missouri.^7,3,4,5,6 He married Margery Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of John Lawrence Kelly and Nell R. "Nellie" Hudnall, on June 11, 1952 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Mike Rash died on June 22, 1965 at Kenton, Hardin Co., Ohio, at age 49.^2,3,5,6

     Woodrow Monk was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 234-34-0069.⁵ He was born on March 9, 1922 at Ohley, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Lorraine Lykins, daughter of Tilden John Lykins and Ollie Perry, on March 14, 1952 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Woodrow Monk died in October, 1983 at age 61.⁵

     Wesley Edward Rice was buried at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish, Oswego Co., New York.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 113-18-1793.⁵ He was born on June 24, 1924 at Graftons Square, Oswego Co., New York.^1,5,2 He married Edith Marie Lykins, daughter of Tilden John Lykins and Ollie Perry, on March 13, 1954 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Wesley Edward Rice died on February 8, 1998 at Oswego, Oswego Co., New York, at age 73.^5,2 He Wesley E. Rice, 73, of Route 104 East died Sunday at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Grafton Square, Mr. Rice was a life resident of the Mexico area. He and his wife of 40 years, Edith M., owned a farm and raised beef cattle. His wife died in 1994. He also worked for General Electric in Salina and retired from Alcan Aluminum of Oswego in 1986. Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte M. Lallier of Mexico; two sons, Edward and Wesley Jr., both of Mexico; two sisters, Norma Grossi of California and Doris Potter of Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. Spring graveside services are in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish. on February 9, 1998.²

     Tempie Lyons was born circa 1903 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of October 4, 1924,her married name was Lycans.¹ She married Albert Ray Lycans Sr., son of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb, on October 4, 1924 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Arthur Ira Manns was buried at Warrick Cemetery, Cuzzie, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-07-5566.³ He was born on February 9, 1900 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.^4,3,1 He married Cora Elizabeth Lykens, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb, on August 27, 1921 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Arthur Ira Manns and Cora Elizabeth Lykens were divorced before November 19, 1927.⁵ Arthur Ira Manns died on April 13, 1973 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,1,2

     Peter "Pete" Gofer was born on August 8, 1891 at Poland.^1,3 He married Cora Elizabeth Lykens, daughter of Roman Christopher Columbus D. "Lum" Lycans and Lucretia Webb, on November 19, 1927 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Peter "Pete" Gofer died on June 12, 1932 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 40.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-44-4837.¹ Delma Dale Morrison was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on October 29, 1922 at Gallagher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of March 15, 1947,her married name was MacLeery.² She married James Hugh MacLeery, son of James Henry MacLeery and Luearl Petry, on March 15, 1947 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Delma was divorced at the time of this marriage.^2,3 Delma Dale Morrison died on May 12, 1960 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 37.^1,3 She MACLEERY, Mrs. Delma Dale — 36, of East Bank, died Thursday in Mountain State Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are her husband, J. H. Jr; two daughters, Vina Lou Vaughan and Brenda Kay, both at home; a son, William Dale, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morrison of Drennen; a brother. Carl Morrison Jr., of Corliss; a grandchild. on May 13, 1960.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-32-2588.¹ Janet Louise Johnson was born on August 19, 1923 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of November 29, 1960,her married name was MacLeery.² She married James Hugh MacLeery, son of James Henry MacLeery and Luearl Petry, on November 29, 1960 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; James was a widower (not really) and Janet was divorced at the time of this marriage according to the records.² Janet Louise Johnson and James Hugh MacLeery were divorced before April 30, 1964.³ Janet Louise Johnson died on November 23, 2002 at age 79.¹