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     William Bane Atkinson Jr. was born on April 15, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Sue Elizabeth Burton on September 15, 1951 at Franktown, Northampton Co., Virginia.^2,3 William Bane Atkinson Jr. died on July 6, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁵ He William Bane Atkinson Jr., of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the age of 87. Bane was born on April 15, 1930. He was in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1958. He retired from Kawneer AMAX in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Sue Atkinson; his children, Cindy Appel, Steve Atkinson, Tony Atkinson and Laura Eades; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. on July 9, 2017.⁵

     John MacDonald Atkinson John MacDonald Atkinson, Saturday, October 27th, 1934 - Tuesday, October 1st, 2019. On October 1, 2019, John Atkinson passed away peacefully at the age of 84. John was born on October 27, 1934 in Shawsville, Virginia to William Bane and Claudine Atkinson. He attended Roanoke College and received a Bachelor’s degree from University of Richmond. He was a practicing CPA for over 60 years. He was married to his soulmate Debbie, had three children and two step children all of whom he adored. Johnny was raised in the Shenandoah Valley and had a deep love of the state, its history and its beauty. He spent his entire life in the state helping others and his communities. He gave his time and talents chairing numerous organizations including Rotary Club, Prince William Hospital, Chamber of Commerce and Historic Manassas. He established an academic scholarship at Roanoke College and also supported numerous initiatives with Wintergreen Resort. He was a founding member and President of Evergreen Country Club, and spent much of his life with a golf club in his hand. Whether it was teaching his family, sharing that passion with friends and loved ones or playing as many different courses as he could, his mind was never far from the game. His five hole-in-ones can attest to his love and tenacity with the sport. Johnny also had an insatiable curiosity for Civil War history. So much so, he spent eight summers taking courses which took him and his wife across the entire state visiting every Virginia battlefield. He often commented how much Debbie must love him to be his sidekick during those day-long excursions. Johnny’s ability to connect with all he met through his empathy, sense of humor and genuineness will continue through all those he touched. Johnny was preceded in death by his mother Claudine, father William Bane Sr., and brother William Bane Jr. He is survived by his wife Debbie, children Bruce (Cathy), Leslie (Rita) and Brett, stepchildren Jason and Paige and grandchildren Bobby, Grant and Claire.⁴ He and Margaret Lee Campbell were divorced.³ John MacDonald Atkinson was born on October 27, 1934 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Eleanor Gail Kimble on August 20, 1955 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁵ John MacDonald Atkinson and Eleanor Gail Kimble were divorced on July 29, 1982.³ John MacDonald Atkinson married Margaret Lee Campbell on January 8, 1983 at Prince William Co., Virginia.³ John MacDonald Atkinson married Debra Lynn Shaver on October 23, 1993 at Manassas, Virginia.³ John MacDonald Atkinson died on October 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 84.⁴

     Paul Brown Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 23, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,6 He married Ruby Alice Wickham, daughter of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on June 25, 1933 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^9,5,8 Paul Brown Sisson died on April 1, 1942 at Fontana Dam, Swain Co., North Carolina, at age 30; Died in from a fractured skull from a tractor accident while working on the Fontana dam during a TVA project.^3,4,7 He The body of Paul B. Sisson, 30, of Shawsville, Va., today was to be sent from Mann's to Christlansburg, Va., for services and burial. Mr. Sisson was killed instantly yesterday by the fall of a boulder while at work on Fontana Dam. He leaves his wife Mrs., Ruby Sisson of Fontana; a son, Kenneth C; parents Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sisson of Shawsville, and three brothers. on April 2, 1942.⁷

     Lynn Sherwood Sisson Lynn S. Sisson, 40-year-old chairman of the Montgomery County board of supervisors, died Saturday afternoon enroute to a Radford hospital. Sisson who was head of the Piedmont Cemetery Association was helping to dig a grave when he suffered a heart attack. Friends and business associates said he was not known to have had any previous heart conditions. A native of the Otey community on Rt. 1, Shawsville, Sisson during his young manhood was engaged in construction work on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other highways. For reasons of health, he returned to the Otey neighborhood about 15 years ago, purchased a general store owned by his aunt, Mrs. Effie Jewell and had operated it since. He and his brother, Hugh Sisson also bought old Allegheny Springs resort property, and had been selling it jointly in small parcels. Sisson was a charter member of the community Ruritan Club and was active in the affairs of the Piedmont Methodist Church. A Republican, he was not active in political affairs until 1959 when he ran for the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors from the Alleghany district. He defeated a Democrat, John Echols, who had been a member for several years. He became chairman of the board this year and was a candidate for re-election. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma B. Sisson, two sons, James L. and Jerry Sisson, and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Sisson, all of Shawsville; two brothers, Hugh Sisson, Shawsville and Vance Sisson, Laredo, Tex.⁵ He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Emma Bandy.^4,6 Lynn Sherwood Sisson was born on July 24, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on August 17, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 49.^3,4,5

     George Vance Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 17, 1916 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Ruby Alice Wickham, daughter of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on March 6, 1956 at Perry, Houston Co., Georgia.^11,4,12 George Vance Sisson died on April 21, 1984 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 67.^3,5,12,7 He Master Sgt. (retired) George V. Sisson, 67, of 827 35th Ave. Drive, W., Palmetto, died Saturday (April 21 1984) in James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, Tampa. Formerly of Shawsville, Sisson retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1964 after 21 years service. He served in the China-Burma-lndia Theater during World War II and in the Korean conflict. He was decorated with the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal during his service career. He is survived by his wife, Ruby W., of Palmetto; a stepson, Kenneth C., of Shawsville; and two granddaughters. on April 24, 1984.⁷

     Luther Lee Stewart was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,4,6 He married Agnes Pearl Welsh.⁷ Luther Lee Stewart was born on January 28, 1875 at Virginia.^2,8,5 He died on July 9, 1941 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.^2,3,4,6

     His Social Security Number was 544-22-9830.⁵ Charles Thomas Stewart was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Coos Bay, Coos Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on February 22, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 He married Emily Ellen York on August 14, 1905 at Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado.^2,8 Charles Thomas Stewart died on July 3, 1951 at Coos Co., Oregon, at age 75.⁹

     Noah Walter Stewart was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 719-05-6536.⁴ He married Effie Unknown.⁸ Noah Walter Stewart was born on January 2, 1878 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He married Orphia J. Mosley on January 1, 1912 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,10 Noah Walter Stewart died on August 14, 1962 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 84.⁸ He Funeral services for Noah W. Stewart, 84, formerly a Bluefield, who died Tuesday at his home in Melbourne, Fla., will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Dr. James T. Browning will officiate, and burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Bluefield Masonic Lodge No. 160, of which he was a member, will be in charge of graveside rites. Stewart was affiliated with the Norfolk and Western Railway for 49 years, retiring as conductor in 1946. he was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church. Bluefield Elks Lodge, and Chapter No. 66, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Effie M. Stewart; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Cook of Huntington and Mrs. Dora Hyer of Morristown, N.J; and a brother, F. M. Stewart of Princeton. on August 16, 1962.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 232-74-8178.⁸ Frederick Martin "Fred" Stewart was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7,9 He was born on May 25, 1880 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^{10,1,11,3,5,6,7,8} He married Elsa Bugner Christ on February 6, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,9 Frederick Martin "Fred" Stewart died on September 12, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,7,9 He PRINCETON - Frederick M. Stewart, of Princeton died Saturday in a Salem, Va., hospital after a long illness. Born in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late William R. and Corrilda Hoback Stewart. A retired McDowell County businessman, he had lived in Princeton for 18 years. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton and a member of the Bluefield Elks Lodge and a veteran of the Spanish-American War. Survivors include his wife, Elsa Bugner Chris Stewart; and two sisters, Mrs. William C. Cook of Milton and Mrs. Dora Heyer of Morristown, N. J. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat West, Joe Wheby, Kenneth Conner, Raymond Waters and T. J. Donahue. on September 15, 1964.⁹

     Edward W. Danner was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on June 30, 1869 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Corilda Minerva "Corrilda" Hoback, daughter of Nancy Ann Hoback, on May 30, 1900 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Edward W. Danner died on February 26, 1956 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,5

     Lula M. Stewart was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on November 19, 1890 at West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of circa 1906,her married name was Cook.⁵ She married William Cassius Cook circa 1906.^6,5,7,8,3 Lula M. Stewart died on December 12, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,3,4 She COOK, Mrs. Lula Stewart, 75, of 49 Timberlane Dr., Milton, Sunday in McMillan Hospital. Member Baptist Temple, Daughters of American Revolution. She was widow of William Cassius Cook, former state superintendent of schools. Surviving:
daughter, Miss Eunice Cook of Milton: son, Dr. William C. of Charleston. on December 13, 1965.³

     Her married name was Heyer.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 397-09-7448.⁵ Dora D. Stewart married Unknown Heyer.⁴ Dora D. Stewart was born on February 28, 1892 at West Virginia.^2,5 As of November 6, 1906,her married name was Simpkins.¹ She married Lee Roy Simpkins on November 6, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ As of November 14, 1923,her married name was Fleshman.³ Dora D. Stewart married Robert Edward Lee Fleshman on November 14, 1923 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.³ Dora D. Stewart died on November 13, 1973 at Newton, Sussex Co., New Jersey, at age 81.^5,6

     Orphia J. Mosley was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 4, 1879 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of January 1, 1912,her married name was Stewart.² She married Noah Walter Stewart, son of William Riley Stewart and Corilda Minerva "Corrilda" Hoback, on January 1, 1912 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Orphia J. Mosley died on August 14, 1941 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.³

     Lee Roy Simpkins was born in July, 1884 at O'Keefe, West Virginia.^1,2 He married Dora D. Stewart, daughter of William Riley Stewart and Corilda Minerva "Corrilda" Hoback, on November 6, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Lee Roy Simpkins died before January 7, 1920; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-01-6820.⁷ Robert Lee Simpkins and Lenore Smith were divorced.⁸ Robert Lee Simpkins was born on August 22, 1907 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,9,3 He married Lenore Smith on June 7, 1937 at Bland, Bland Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Lee Simpkins married Louise Allen on May 30, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Robert Lee Simpkins married Palmi Dolly Manswetti on January 2, 1957 at Frederick Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Lee Simpkins and Palmi Dolly Manswetti were divorced in October, 1960 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁵ Robert Lee Simpkins died on June 28, 1972 at Delaware at age 64.^7,9

     Her Social Security Number was 232-74-8165.⁴ Elsa Bugner Christ was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 24, 1898 at Vulcan, Hungary; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1897.^2,5,4 As of February 6, 1930,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Frederick Martin "Fred" Stewart, son of William Riley Stewart and Corilda Minerva "Corrilda" Hoback, on February 6, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Elsa Bugner Christ died in August, 1983 at Tennessee at age 84.⁴

     Robert Edward Lee Fleshman was born on November 3, 1879 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Dora D. Stewart, daughter of William Riley Stewart and Corilda Minerva "Corrilda" Hoback, on November 14, 1923 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.¹ Robert Edward Lee Fleshman died on May 1, 1934 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 54.⁴

     Cammie Mae Hoback was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on May 2, 1886 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1888.^1,2 As of July 22, 1908,her married name was Kingsbury.³ She married Frank Miller Kingsbury Sr. on July 22, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Cammie Mae Hoback died on March 5, 1960 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 73.¹

     Frank Miller Kingsbury Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,4 He was born on March 27, 1885 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina; His WWI Draft Registration card and gravestone have a birth date of Mar 27, 1881.^2,3,4 He married Cammie Mae Hoback, daughter of Daniel E. Hoback and Eva Frances Gearheart, on July 22, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2 Frank Miller Kingsbury Sr. died on July 18, 1942 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 57.^2,4

     George Cabble Hoback was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁹ His Social Security Number was 719-10-2639.⁵ He was born on February 22, 1891 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Maude Viola DeVault on November 26, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,10,9 George Cabble Hoback married Anne "Annie" Wray on December 24, 1948 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^6,11 George Cabble Hoback died on October 15, 1949 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 58.^12,6

     Eva F. Hoback was born on April 11, 1894 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 232-76-0043.³ Julia Ann Hoback was born on February 16, 1896 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of December 9, 1919,her married name was Ball.² She married Luther Henry Ball on December 9, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4

     Her married name was Stewart.⁴ Audrey Isabell Hoback was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 She married Unknown Stewart.⁴ Audrey Isabell Hoback married Cecil Roberson Hawley.⁶ Audrey Isabell Hoback was born on October 9, 1898 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia; Her death certifiicate and gravestone have an incorrect birth year of 1900.^2,5,3 As of April 27, 1915,her married name was Bolton.⁷ She married Walter Curtis Bolton on April 27, 1915 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ As of circa 1927,her married name was Hawley.⁶ Audrey Isabell Hoback died on September 1, 1951 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^2,5

     Carrie L. Hoback was born in December, 1883 at West Virginia.¹

     Maggie Garnett was born on July 31, 1894 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 14, 1912,her married name was Hoback.² She married Robert Joseph Hoback, son of Daniel E. Hoback and Eva Frances Gearheart, on September 14, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Maggie Garnett died on September 20, 1937 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 43.¹

     Carrie Lee Hoback was buried at Sharon Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ceres, Bland Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 234-18-3804.⁶ She was born on November 21, 1912 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7 As of May 5, 1928,her married name was Kitts.¹ She married William Stephen Kitts on May 5, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7 Carrie Lee Hoback died on January 19, 1980 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^6,7 She Mrs. Carrie Lee Kitts, 67, of 112 Walnut St., Bluefield died in a Beckley hospital Saturday following a long illness. Born in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Maggie Campbell Hoback. She was a member of the Bland Street United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William Stephen Kitts in 1954 and a daughter, Miss Nancy Lee Kitts who died in 1975. Survivors include one granddaughter, Mrs. Frank (Donna Lee) Roop Jr. of Nemours; step-mother, Mrs. Martha Hoback of Dunnellon, Fla; two great grandchildren. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m., from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at the Sharon Cemetery at Ceres, Va. Pallbearers will be Don Tabor, Gene Gray, Mick Massie, Ted Fleshman, Harold Hoback and Ernest Hoback. on January 21, 1980.⁷

     Maude Viola DeVault was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 30, 1884 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,4 As of November 26, 1914,her married name was Hoback.¹ She married George Cabble Hoback, son of Daniel E. Hoback and Eva Frances Gearheart, on November 26, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Maude Viola DeVault died on May 5, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^3,4

     Walter Curtis Bolton was buried at Bolton Family Cemetery, Wingina, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 17, 1894 at Norwood, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He married Audrey Isabell Hoback, daughter of Daniel E. Hoback and Eva Frances Gearheart, on April 27, 1915 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Walter Curtis Bolton died on August 8, 1923 at South Hill, Norfolk Co., Virginia, at age 29; Electrocuted by a power line.^3,4