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     Her name was legally changed to Rebecca Joy Loop.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-94-9240.⁵ Rebecca Joy "Becky" Brunner was born on December 13, 1962 at Tennessee.^3,5,1,4 As of October 16, 1982,her married name was Goad.¹ She married Gregory Lynn Goad on October 16, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Rebecca Joy "Becky" Brunner and Gregory Lynn Goad were divorced on October 17, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of June 26, 1992,her married name was Johnson.¹ Rebecca Joy "Becky" Brunner married Dale Clayton Johnson on June 26, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Rebecca Joy "Becky" Brunner and Dale Clayton Johnson were divorced on May 8, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Rebecca Joy "Becky" Brunner died on April 2, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^3,5,6 She Rebecca Joy Johnson, 45, of Salem, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008. She was born December 13, 1962, in Roanoke, Va., a daughter of Aletha May Poff Loop and the late Hubert Brooner (should be Brunner). Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker. In addition to her mother, Aletha Loop , she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William Sean and Mary Beth Goad; daughter, Ashley Lynn Goad; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tracy and Joani Poff and Tony and Jeanette Loop ; sister and brother-in-law, Trudy and Mike Wills; and two grandchildren, Charisma Elizabeth Ann Goad and Patience Zoe Goad. The family will receive friends Friday, April 4, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.johnmoakey.com. on April 4, 2008.³

     Hazel Gibson was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Crowder.² She married Earl Lee Crowder Sr., son of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.^2,1 Hazel Gibson was born on July 5, 1924.¹ She died on August 14, 2014 at Virginia at age 90.¹ She Hazel Gibson Crowder, 90, of Botetourt, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She was born on July 5, 1924, a daughter of the late Otis and Vergie Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Crowder Sr; brothers, Otha Gibson, Leonard Gibson and Lester Gibson; and sisters, Hattie Lucas, Rachael Wellons, Stella Thomas and Juanita Moore. Surviving are her sons, Earl L. "Corky" Crowder Jr. (Linda) and Michael R. Crowder and former wife, Barbara; grandchildren, Meagan, Melissa, Jeffery, Darin, Greg, Karen, Larry Lee and Wendi; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; special niece, Kay Mills; and numerous other nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the staff at Our Lady of the Valley and Good Samaritan Hospice for all the care and support. A celebration of Hazel's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2014, at Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, with Pastor Brian Lawrence and Jeff Crowder officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. Burial to follow at Troutville Cemetery. on August 17, 2014.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-70-8127.⁸ Bonnie LaRue Dunbar was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 She was born on October 12, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,5,6 She died on June 26, 1979 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 31.^8,5,7 She Bonnie LaRue Dunbar, age 31, of 7419 Indian Rd., Hollins, died Tuesday morning, June 26 in Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the daughter of the late W. Cecil Dunbar, Sr. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. W. Cecil (Helen L.) Dunbar, Sr., of Hollins; two brothers, W. Cecil (Buddy) Dunbar, Jr. of Roanoke and John G. (Billy) Dunbar of Troutville; two sistersin-law. Brenda G. Dunbar and Evelyn B. Dunbar; three nephews, Duane A. Dunbar of Roanoke, Stephen L. and Gregory J. Dunbar of Troutville. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 28, 1979.⁷

     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