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     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-6675.⁶ Barbara Gene Hale was born on March 21, 1927 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 As of June 1, 1952,her married name was Hubbard.² She married Dewey Coolidge Hubbard on June 1, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 Barbara Gene Hale died on December 27, 2009 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,6,7 She Barbara Gene Hale Hubbard, of Richmond, Va., slipped peacefully from this earth on Sunday, December 27, 2009, with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dewey Coolidge Hubbard; and parents, Erby and Nora Duncan Hale. She is survived by loving daughters, Cathy Bell (Doug) of Los Angeles, Calif., and Vicky of Mechanicsville, Va; granddaughters, Kari and Katie Rappold; sister, Yvonne Gray (Ben), of Louisville, Ky; brother, Nathan Hale (Carolyn), of Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Betty Moore, of Bristol, Tenn; numerous nieces and nephews; and a multitude of dear friends and neighbors. Born and raised on Bent Mountain, Va., Barbara resided in Richmond for the past 60 years. Her former employers include Thalhimers, Producers Co-op, Southern States and Lansing Building Products. She was an avid duckpin bowler and enjoyed gardening, but her biggest source of joy was in community and service to her church. A dedicated, loyal and active member of Skipwith United Methodist Church since 1960, she served in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher, Building and Grounds Chairperson, United Methodist Women, and overseeing the church kitchen. on December 29, 2009.¹

     Dewey Coolidge Hubbard was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^7,8 His Social Security Number was 227-28-3742.⁹ He was born on November 10, 1924 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^9,2,3,4,5 He married Barbara Gene Hale, daughter of Erby B. Hale and Ella Nora Duncan, on June 1, 1952 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,10 Dewey Coolidge Hubbard died on August 18, 2002 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 77.^9,7,6 He Dewey C. Hubbard, 77, of Richmond, Va., passed peacefully at his home, August 18, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Jean Hubbard; a daughter, Cathy A. H. Bell and her husband, Lloyd Douglas Bell II of Los Angeles, Calif; a daughter, Vicky Rappold and her husband, Kenneth Rappold Jr. of Mechanicsville; granddaughters, Kari and Katie Rappold of Mechanicsville; a brother, Grady C. Hubbard and his wife, Hester of Lebanon, Va; sister, Betty H. Moore of Bristol, Tenn; a sister-in-law, Yvonne H. Gray and her husband, Ben of Louisville, Ky; and a brother-in-law, Nathan E. Hale and his wife Caroline of Christiansburg, Va; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hubbard was an army veteran of World War II and participated in the D-Day Invasion, the past president and lifetime member of the Richmond Traffic Club, longtime active and dedicated member of Skipwith United Methodist Church, and a devoted friend and neighbor. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on August 19, 2002.⁷

     Vicky Lynne Hubbard was born on October 24, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,4 As of June 6, 1992,her married name was Rappold.³ She married Kenneth Michael Rappold Jr. on June 6, 1992 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-9779.⁶ Yvonne Matilda Hale was buried at Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.^7,8 She was born on July 31, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,8,4 She married William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr., son of Jacob Howard Gray and Audrey Helen Poff, on February 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,2,3 As of February 21, 1957,her married name was Gray.¹ Yvonne Matilda Hale died on January 16, 2010 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 71.^7,8 She Yvonne H. Gray, 71, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010. She was the Secretary and Treasurer of Allied-Central Janitorial Supply Company. She was also a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Middletown and OES Chapter 319. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gene Hubbard. She is survived by her husband, William Ben Gray; son, Bill Gray (Heather); three grandchildren, Regan, Jacob, and Kaylee; her brother, Nathan Hale; and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens East. on January 19, 2010.⁷

     Nathan Edward Hale Nathan Edward Hale, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Bent Mountain, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erby & Nora Hale; infant brother, “Buck”; sisters, Barbara Gene Hubbard & husband, Dewey, Yvonne Matilda Gray & husband, Ben; and other cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Shay Hale; sons and spouses, Bill and Debby Conner, Kenny Hale and Marie Browning, and Danny Hale; daughters and spouses, Linda and Ronny Schroh, Jill Hale and Wayne Wray, and Melanie Gusler; grandchildren; Chico Conner, Tony Conner, Randy Horne, Donny Schroh, Christina Hale, Nathan Hale, Kenny Hale, Turner Gusler, and Nevaeh Hale; great grandchildren, Nathaniel Conner, Alexis Conner, Maddie Conner, Carson Horne, and Leah McGeorge; nieces, Cathy Bell (Doug), Vicky Rappold (Ken); nephew, Bill Gray (Heather); great nieces; Kari Rappold, Katie Rappold, Regan Gray, and Kaylee Gray; great nephew, Jake Gray; in-laws; George and Gaynelle Shay. Nathan served his country in the Army and Army National Guard from 1958-1961. Patriotism was always near to his heart as he was aptly named Nathan Hale, "The Patriot”. He retired as Plant Superintendent of the Longspan Shop at John Hancock Steel Company in Salem, VA after 43 years of service. He was also a proud member of the Lakeland Masonic Lodge in Roanoke, VA. Born on Bent Mountain, VA, Nathan was always a proud native of his birthplace. He enjoyed the beauty of life in the country while learning the value of work and appreciating what it took to keep a family together. After losing his beloved mother, Nora, at a young age, Nathan and his siblings took on extra responsibility and care of one another. Nathan's parents, Erby and Nora, enjoyed dancing and Nathan shared their love of bluegrass music and dance as he went on to be quite the "flat-footer". In fact, Nathan met his bride, of 25 years this coming May, at the Galax Fiddlers’ Convention. At 14 years old, Nathan had a rare opportunity to travel outside the immediate area and took his first trip out of VA to the "foreign land" of Asbury Park, NJ. As the local 9th-grade marble-shooting champion at Elmwood Park, his trophy landed him the right to compete at the National Marble Tournament. Some of his favorite childhood memories included visits from his older sister, Gene, who lived in Richmond, VA. She would send and bring unexpected packages of clothing and luxury treats like chewing gum. As a teenager, both he and his older sister, Yvonne, walked from home to work as "car-hops" at the local Bent Mountain Drive-In Restaurant. Before entering the military and going on to become a steelworker, Nathan worked for the USDA inspecting and grading eggs for Coles Egg Farm on Bent Mountain. For fun in his day, many young men used highway 221 as their own personal speedway and Nathan told many tales of "fast times" on Bent Mountain. Growing up, Nathan enjoyed sports, baseball and basketball in particular, and went on to play and coach as an adult. Pitching horseshoes became a favorite pastime that he shared throughout the years with co-workers, friends, and family whether in the backyard or on the beach. Although giving it up in recent years, hunting was a part of his life. He never claimed to be a good cook, but was always the designated cornbread and coleslaw maker. Playing cards, boating, attending the Kentucky Derby, watching horse racing at Charles Town, WV, fishing, raising pet chickens, mowing, "critter-watching" including showing everyone all the herons, deer, possums, squirrels, "red birds" geese, turtles, frogs, turkeys, and ducks that visited the yard, and "piddling" around home became some of his best ways to enjoy life. Although home was his favorite place to be, Nathan had a sense of adventure and was up for trying new things and seeing new places. He loved going on cruises and to the coast. Going to NASCAR races and later just watching on television with family and friends was another fun hobby that he shared with many. "Go, Kyle Busch"!!! He rooted for the New York Yankees and became an avid Dallas Cowboy football fan. He always enjoyed creating controversy in rooting for his college team of choice, Va Tech, in a divided household of UVa fans. He wanted to “make things interesting” and to create competition by cheering for whomever no one else wanted to win as long as his favorite team was not playing...whatever it took to make things fun. Most of all, Nathan relished the simple things in life while spending time with family. He dearly loved all the pets he ever owned. His beloved dog, "Ajax", is missing him every day. He greatly enjoyed watching and playing with his other dog "Romo" in the yard. Just one week before Christmas he lost his sweet, comforting cat, "Doc". One of Nathan's greatest gifts, that we are already dearly missing, was his gift of gab and love for "storytelling". Countless hours spent sharing laughs and even hearing the same stories, repeatedly, brought so much joy to many. Nathan was extremely proud of all of his children, grandchildren, extended family and honored their accomplishments. He knew the value of family and sacrificed every day in some way for others. There was nothing that he wouldn't do for you if he possibly could help in any way. In recent years he was more quiet due to impaired hearing, but always thoughtful and patient with others as we tried our best to communicate and to include him in all conversation. We adored his funny way with some words and sayings that became known as "PawPaw-isms". Plus, he loved to give people nicknames like “Toodlum”, and “Peanut”, to name just a couple. In return, he had to live with his nickname “Shorty”...pronounced “Shaaaawty” by many. Nathan was a fine man, a true Southern Gentleman, a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, and PawPaw. He was such a good friend to many. Whether you were making a service call as the propane man, HVAC crew, service technician for the vehicles, the barber, the healthcare worker, you were always so much more to him. He built relationships never merely making acquaintances. He was a patient, private, man of faith. We particularly cherish the years we worshiped together at Cedar Springs Union Church and appreciated how he prayed over meals at home. Some of his recent most treasured activities included watching his grandson, Turner, aka "Grasshopper", participate in activities ranging from sports to acting, singing, and learning to play PawPaw's violin. One of Turner's beloved coaches wrote, upon his passing that, “Mr. Nathan was always someone that I looked forward to seeing and talking to and that I will never forget his smile and his love for watching Turner and the other children play". Yes, one of the most memorable smiles that lit up everything around him... Nathan, we miss you so deeply, we love you forever, and we look forward to seeing you again some sweet day. Every night on his way to bed Nathan would share, "See ya’ in the mornin'...good Lord's willin'...".⁵ He was born on July 9, 1940 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Mary Josephine Nolen on February 22, 1966 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁶ Nathan Edward Hale and Mary Josephine Nolen were divorced on December 28, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Nathan Edward Hale married Frances Carolyn Shay on May 21, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Nathan Edward Hale died on January 14, 2019 at Virginia at age 78.⁵

     William Jennings "Bill" Bryant Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-46-4157.⁶ He William Jennings "Bill" Bryant, Jr., 75, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was born in Roanoke on August 5, 1938, the son of the late William Jennings Bryant and Effie Mae Simmons. Bill was a member of Washington Heights Grace Brethren Church and a retiree of the Postal Service. He was a 1956 graduate of William Fleming, served in the U. S. Air Force from 1959 – 1962, and was an avid fan of the Yankees and UVA. In 1981 Bill, along with his wife, Brenda, formed The Chosen Vessels Ministry, with him singing and Brenda playing the piano. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bryant; three children; five grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law; one sister; one niece; and two nephews. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va.⁴ He was born on August 5, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Brenda Sue Graham, daughter of James Earl Graham and Hazel Letitia Clower, on July 22, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 William Jennings "Bill" Bryant Jr. died on January 15, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^4,5,6

     Rhetta Mae Robertson was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-56-8157.⁵ She was born on May 11, 1944 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 She married Jackie Lee Neal Sr., son of Gussie Lee "Gus" Neal and Vivian Ellen McGhee, on May 16, 1964 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 16, 1964,her married name was Neal.³ Rhetta Mae Robertson died on February 23, 2005 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 60.^5,2 She Rhetta Robertson Neal, 60, of Narrows, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at her home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born May 11, 1944 in Narrows and was the daughter of the late Fred Emons and Maggie Louise Akers Robertson. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Alicia Neal; a sister, Rita Gautier; a brother-in-law, Roby Gautier; and a special friend, Rosetta Light. She was employed with Food Time in Narrows as an assistant manager, and attended Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Jackie Lee Neal, Sr; one son, Jackie Lee Neal, Jr. and wife, Alicia of Peterstown; three daughters, Kristi and Barry McGuyer, Lori Neal and Jimmy Cornwell, and Ashley and Jason Robertson, all of Narrows; one brother, Waddie and Barbara Robertson of Narrows; one sister, Ruby and Jackie Evans of Peterstown; seven grandchildren, Tyler and Abbigayle McGuyer of Narrows, Kalyn and Landon Neal of Peterstown, and Zachery, Jacob and Broderick Robertson, all of Narrows; a mother-in-law, Vivian Price; many special nieces and nephews; her friends at Food Time in Narrows; and special friends, Patty Hazelwood and Pearl Lucas. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on February 25, 2005.²

     Karen Alicia Neal was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on September 29, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She died on March 12, 1967 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 She Karen Alicia Neal, five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Neal of Narrows, Va., died suddenly at her home after a short illness. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a brother: Jackie Lee Neal, Jr., of the home; maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson of Narrows, and the paternal grandmother: Mrs. Vivian Price of Rich Creek, Va. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on March 13, 1967.⁴

     Claude O. "Jack" Johnson was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 234-48-9813.² He was born on July 3, 1934.^2,5 He married Irene Ruth Neal, daughter of Gussie Lee "Gus" Neal and Vivian Ellen McGhee, on February 12, 1993 at Kentucky.^1,3 Claude O. "Jack" Johnson died on June 17, 2009 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^2,4,5 He Mr. Claude O. "Jack" Johnson, 74, of Poca passed away June 17, 2009, in Thomas Memorial Hospital. Jack was a retired staff sergent from the Air Force and a member of Poca United Methodist Church. He is survived by his children, Mike Johnson of Charleston, Sherry Carter of Kentucky, Deborah Wallin of Texas, Claude Johnson Jr. of Oregon and Luke Johnson of Illinois; stepchildren, Brandi Gardner of Nitro and Chris Gautier of Hampton, Va; stepgrandchildren, Joel Gardner and Wyatt Gautier; and many grandchildren. A tribute to the life of Mr. Claude "Jack" Johnson will be at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens and Crematorium. Burial will follow in the memory gardens. on June 24, 2009.⁴