Donald Odell Dooley1,2,3,4

M, b. October 14, 1947, d. August 22, 2020
FatherDamon Odell Dooley1,5,2,4,6 b. September 3, 1915, d. January 11, 1990
MotherElizabeth Lucille Steber1,5,2,4,6 b. August 21, 1916, d. December 23, 2010
     Donald Odell Dooley Donald Odell “Donnie” Dooley, 72, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on October 14, 1947, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Damon Odell and Elizabeth Steber Dooley. Donnie was no stranger to hard work and faithfully served the citizens in Roanoke City within the water and sewer department, for over 25 years prior to retiring. He was proud that he was able to be a part of the team that helped in the pipe laying project at Carvins Cove that supplies Roanoke and surrounding areas with drinking water. Donnie had a love for old cars, motorcycles, and boating, and could be found bowling at times, however, his passion in life was fishing. Especially his deep-sea fishing in the search for Marlin. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to anyone that truly knew him. He will be missed! In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, Elwood Damon Dooley; and his sister, Arbadella Dooley. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his wife of 54 years, Jean Dooley, of Salem; four sons, Richard Wayne “Ricky” Dooley (Sondra), Robert D. Dooley, both of Salem, Raymond Thomas Dooley, of Montgomery County, and Ronnie A. Dooley, of Roanoke; sister, Barbara Baldwin, of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Desi, Ricky Jr., Cody, Evan, Eli, and Rose; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services to honor Donnie’s life will be conducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 2 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son funeral home in Salem, with Pastor Chris Kingery officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.2 He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He married Carolyn Jeanette "Jean" Clifton on August 5, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Donald Odell Dooley died on August 22, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.2

Family

Carolyn Jeanette "Jean" Clifton
Marriage*He married Carolyn Jeanette "Jean" Clifton on August 5, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Robert D. Dooley2
  • Richard Wayne "Ricky" Dooley2
  • Raymond Thomas Dooley2
  • Ronnie Allan Dooley2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Lucille Steber Dooley obituary in the Dec 25, 2010 edition.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Donald Odell Dooley obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elwood Damon Dooley obituary in the Oct 30, 2016 edition.
  6. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Barbara D. Baldwin obituary.

Carl Gray Hodges1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 20, 1924, d. September 5, 1995
     Carl Gray Hodges was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8 His Social Security Number was 229-18-0775.5 He was born on October 20, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,8,5,6,7 He married Rachel Mae Doyle, daughter of Ollie Ruth Doyle, on June 25, 1960 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Carl Gray Hodges and Rachel Mae Doyle were divorced on March 11, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Carl Gray Hodges died on September 5, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.3,4,8,5,9 He Carl Gray Hodges, 70, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, September 5, 1995, in a Roanoke hospital. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Rose Hodges; four children, Donald Hodges, Florida, Michael Hodges, Roanoke, Judy Melwrath, Pennsylvania, Tracy Pinto, Ferrum; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Gaynor Hodges, Calvin and Garnet Hodges; two sisters and brother-in-law, Frances Cecil, Jane and Melvin Campbell; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepsons, John Glovier, Tim Glovier. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery. on September 7, 1995.4

Family

Rachel Mae Doyle b. September 7, 1936, d. January 22, 2025
Marriage*He married Rachel Mae Doyle, daughter of Ollie Ruth Doyle, on June 25, 1960 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Carl Gray Hodges and Rachel Mae Doyle were divorced on March 11, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Gray Hodges obituary in the Sep 7, 1995 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S207] Bob McLeod, Church Hill Cemetery, City of Salem Virginia.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Michael Gray Hodges obituary.

Lucille Ann Dodson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 18, 1939, d. October 28, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 224-52-9344.6 Her married name was Reese.1 Lucille Ann Dodson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 She married Garland Leon Reese.1 Lucille Ann Dodson was born on October 18, 1939 at Giles Co., Virginia.6,2,3,4,5 As of March 21, 1959,her married name was Obenchain.2 She married Lewis Dale Obenchain, son of Horace Barksdale/Boxdale Obenchain and Learleen DeHaven Palmer, on March 21, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Lucille Ann Dodson and Lewis Dale Obenchain were divorced on May 15, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Lucille Ann Dodson died on October 28, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.1,6,8 She Lucille Ann Dodson Reese, 66, a lifelong resident of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 28, 2005. She was employed by the City of Salem School System at Salem High and Andrew Lewis Middle Schools for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cora and Robert Dodson; brother, Robert Goad; and her husbands, Garland Reese and Lewis Dale Obenchain. Her survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Chuck Woolwine of Salem, and Teresa and Bruce Lucado of Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Sheila Obenchain of Salem and Greg and Mary Beth Obenchain of Shawsville; grandchildren, Michael, Greggie, Johnny, Jasper, Clinton, Rebecca and husband, Michael Phillips, Danielle, Candice, Joey, Andy, Samantha and Cody; great-grandchild, Adam Peters; stepchildren, Karen and husband, George Johnson of Salem, Mark and wife, Trista Reese of Georgia and Steve and wife, Margie Reese of Tennessee; stepgrandchildren, Kelsey and Nick Johnson, Bailey and Ollie Reese; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Jim French of Montgomery, Alabama; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Sylvia Goad of Florida, and Albert and Emma Goad of Maryland; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins, Wanda Dickerson and Dorothy Tabor; and special friends, Myrtle Clark, Carla Wells and Jackie Epperly. on October 29, 2005.1

Family 1

Garland Leon Reese
Marriage*She married Garland Leon Reese.1 

Family 2

Lewis Dale Obenchain b. January 23, 1940, d. August 30, 1999
Marriage*Lucille Ann Dodson married Lewis Dale Obenchain, son of Horace Barksdale/Boxdale Obenchain and Learleen DeHaven Palmer, on March 21, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Lucille Ann Dodson and Lewis Dale Obenchain were divorced on May 15, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille Ann Dodson Reese obituary in the Oct 29, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lee Obenchain obituary in the Jul 15, 2013 edition.