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     Thomas Wayne Bryant Thomas "Wayne" Bryant, Jan 15, 1950 - Dec 24, 2024. Thomas "Wayne" Bryant, 74, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard "Tommy" Bryant; and his brother, William "Bill" Bryant. Wayne was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Sink Bryant; his sister, Sandy Bryant; and nephew, Troy Bryant.³ He was born on January 15, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on December 24, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.³

     Eleanor Kathleen "Ella" Blankenship was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-12-3543.⁷ She was born on March 29, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,7,4,5 As of November 18, 1935,her married name was Bryant.² She married Clifton Robert Bryant, son of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, on November 18, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Eleanor Kathleen "Ella" Blankenship died on March 18, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,3,5,6 She Mrs. Kathleen B. Bryant, age 75, of Arbutus Ave., S. W., died Tuesday evening in a local hospital. She is survived by one son, Richard C. Bryant, Los Angeles, California; three sisters, Mrs. Helen B. Walter, Roanoke; Mrs. Julia B. Dowdy, Roanoke; Mrs. Hilda B. Meade, Springfield, VA; and niece, Mrs. Donna D. Woodson, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park. on March 20, 1986.⁶

     Nancy Carol Bryant was buried at Saint Lukes Lutheran Cemetery, Derwood, Montgomery Co., Maryland.⁶ She was born on December 25, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 As of February 16, 1957,her married name was Brown.² She married Robert Lee Brown on February 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Nancy Carol Bryant died on January 23, 2013 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 78.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 217-28-7958.⁵ Robert Lee Brown was buried at Saint Lukes Lutheran Cemetery, Derwood, Montgomery Co., Maryland.³ He was born on December 14, 1932 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Des 15, 1932.^2,3,4,6 He married Nancy Carol Bryant, daughter of James Richard Bryant and Helen Virginia Mason, on February 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7 Robert Lee Brown died on November 16, 1996 at Maryland at age 63.^3,5,6

     Ruth Elaine Hibbs was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on December 27, 1905 at Pennsylvania.^2,5 As of September 14, 1929,her married name was Bryant.⁴ She married Lawrence William Bryant, son of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, on September 14, 1929 at Fallsington, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6 Ruth Elaine Hibbs and Lawrence William Bryant were divorced on July 9, 1951 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁷ Ruth Elaine Hibbs married Lawrence William Bryant, son of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, on August 18, 1953 at Pitt Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Ruth Elaine Hibbs died on October 3, 1980 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, at age 74.^2,8

     Infant Bryant was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 7, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on March 9, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Virginia Pauline "Polly" Stump was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 She was born on December 15, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4 As of October 6, 1946,her married name was Bryant.² She married Walter Robert Bryant, son of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, on October 6, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,6 Virginia Pauline "Polly" Stump and Walter Robert Bryant were divorced on October 7, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Virginia Pauline "Polly" Stump died on May 31, 1998 at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., Georgia, at age 72.^3,8 She GROGG, Polly, 72, of Lawrenceville, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Sunday, May 31, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Thomas June Grogg; four daughters, Clara Chewning, Linda Dennis, Susan May and Betty Jo Grogg, all of Georgia; two sons, Robert Bryant and Richard Bryant, both of Georgia; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Claudine Bird; four brothers, James Stump, Clyde Stump, Ray Stump and Alvin Stump. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on June 1, 1998.³

     Infant Hoel was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 20, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on June 20, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Claude Thomas Tayloe was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,6 His Social Security Number was 719-03-5984.⁴ He was born on January 12, 1894 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Loye Frances Wimmer, daughter of John Lewis Wimmer and Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer, on September 12, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,7,8,9,6 Claude Thomas Tayloe died on August 9, 1960 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 66.^1,4,5,6 He Funeral for Claude Thomas Tayloe Sr., 66, of 118 18th St., SE. who died Tuesday, will be Friday. Burial will be in Evergreen, with Lakeland Lodge 190, AF&AM, conducting graveside services. Tayloe, a member of the Roanoke City Democratic Executive Committee for 35 years, retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway, for which he worked 51 years. He was a car inspector. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Loye Wimmer Tayloe; two sons, Army M.Sgt. Eugene G. Tayloe of Roanoke County, and Claude T. Tayloe Jr. of Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Goal of Roanoke; five brothers, John W., Wallace B., and Calvin J. Tayloe, all of Roanoke, Harry L. Tayloe of Washington, D.C., and Ellis R. Tayloe of Hyattsville, Md., and four grandchildren. on August 11, 1960.⁶

     Edward Marcellus Tayloe was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on July 8, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on December 23, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 14.^1,3,4 He A 14-year old boy was killed here yesterday afternoon. Marcellus Tayloe, the 14-year-old boy, met instant death when struck by west-bound passenger train No. 25 early yesterday afternoon on the Tinker Creek bridge in the East End yards. He was the son of Claude T. Tayloe, a Norfolk, and Western car inspector, Eighteenth street, S. E. The death of the Tayloe lad was attributed by City Coroner Charles M. Irvin to head, and other injuries. He said the boy was thrown about 165 feet. Members of the crew of the speeding passenger train did not know of the accident until after the train had reached the station. Meantime, police were notified of the accident and Patrolmen F. B. Moore and J. G. Harris, and Lieut. R. T. Riley and Sergt. H. E. Sower went to the scene and summoned Irvin. The lad had been playing on the bank of the creek with three companions, who were identified by railway officials as Randolph Baldwin, 14, and Junior Brock, 11. After hearing the railway shop whistle at 1 p. m., the boys decided to start to their homes, a short distance away, but when they reached the bridge, they saw an eastbound freight approaching. Tayloe started across the bridge, railway officials said, but his companions delayed when they heard the whistle of No. 25, and yelled for Tayloe. Apparently, it was said, the noise of the passing freight train drowned out their shouts. and a moment later the passenger train swept around a bend and was upon the youth. on December 24, 1938.⁶

     Barbara Jean Wimmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-56-9674.⁴ She was born on April 1, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of April 1, 1962,her married name was Hartman.⁵ She married Jerry Lee Hartman on April 1, 1962 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,5 Barbara Jean Wimmer and Jerry Lee Hartman were divorced on January 4, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Barbara Jean Wimmer died on May 8, 1988 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 45.^1,3,4

     Infant Howell was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on January 21, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 21, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-5334.¹³ Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 He was born on December 29, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1917.^{13,3,4,5,6,7,8,14} He married Gladys Sophia Saum on December 30, 1938 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,15,3,4 Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe and Gladys Sophia Saum were divorced on March 15, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe married Jewel Eloise Mottley on April 9, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe and Jewel Eloise Mottley were divorced on May 11, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe married Gladys Sophia Saum on December 30, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe died on September 29, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^13,2,8,9,14 He TAYLOE, Eugene Gibson, ("Gene"), Master Sgt. U.S. Army Retired, 74, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 29, 1993 in the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He retired in 1964 with 20 years service in the U.S. Army serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a Distinguished Member of the Transportation Corp. Regiment and a recipient of the National Am Vet Outstanding Leadership Award for V.A. Volunteer Service, and the Governor's Award for Volunteers Excellence. He was Past Commander of the V.F.W. Post #1264. He was the Founder, Past President and Commander of Post 40 and Department Commander of the Virginia AmVets. Mr. Tayloe was also a former recruiting officer for the Roanoke district. He was a member of the American Legion Post #248, where he was Past Commander and a member of the Korean War Veterans Association. He was a Past Commander of the D.A.V. Chapter #3 in Roanoke and served as Past Senior Vice President for the State of Virginia D.A.V. He was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #190 A.F.& A.M; Murray Royal Arch Chapter #22; Bayard Commandery #15 K.T; Roanoke Consistory-Scottish Rite & the Kazim Temple. He was a member and deacon of Waverly Place Baptist Church and a member of the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Saum Tayloe of Roanoke; three sons, Gene A. Tayloe of Charlotte, N.C., Lanny F. Tayloe of Cleveland, Tenn., Jimmy W. Tayloe of Salem; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Masonic graveside services will follow in Sherwood Burial Park with Military Honors to follow on October 1, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-6648.⁹ Claude Thomas Tayloe Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on April 2, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,10,5,7 He married Nancy Marie Morehead on November 16, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Claude Thomas Tayloe Jr. and Nancy Marie Morehead were divorced on January 19, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Claude Thomas Tayloe Jr. married Margaret Evelyn "Peggy" Parks on January 18, 1964.^12,13,14 Claude Thomas Tayloe Jr. died on April 8, 1982 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 61.^2,5,6 He Claude Thomas Tayloe, Jr., age 61, died Thursday in the Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret E. Tayloe, Wytheville; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Sowers, Roanoke; one brother, E. G. Tayloe, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Vickie Lakes, Dougie Lakes, both of Roanoke. Graveside service in the Evergreen Cemetery, Roanoke. The American Legion Post #9 of Wytheville will conduct graveside rites. on April 9, 1982.⁶

     Gladys Sophia Saum Gladys C. Tayloe, 103, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Chambersburg, Pa. on September 21, 1916, child of the late Earl and Carrie Saum. Gladys attended school at James Buchanan School until she was in the high sixth grade, and her parents moved to Roanoke, and then attended Belmont school for half a year. She moved on to Jackson Junior High School and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1934. After graduation. Ms. Tayloe became deathly ill with Scarlet Fever and diphtheria and was unable to attend college. Following her recovery, she became employed with S.H. Kress Company in Roanoke, where she met her future husband, Eugene G. “Gene” Tayloe. He was currently employed with N&W Railroad. After a brief courtship, they eloped to Martinsville and were married on December 30, 1938. World War II would prompt Gene to enlist in the U.S. Army, and he was deployed to Korea at the break of the Korean war serving in the transportation corps. During his deployment, Gladys became employed with Thaden Engineering Company before her employment with G.E., where she would retire in 1979, after 23 years of faithful service. Gladys was a long-time volunteer at the Salem VA Medical Center, serving over 27,000 hours of service dating back to 1963. She served in numerous roles, serving in the cancer center, the laboratory for Phlebotomists, as a clerical pathology secretary, as well as many, many parties, dinners, Chaplain’s service’s and Bingo games, held for the patients. Gene was among the patients she served until his death, but she remained to help others. She had been the VAVS (Veteran Affairs, Veteran Service) representative at the hospital for many years, as well as serving as their treasurer. Gladys was a member of many veterans’ organizations, including DAVA 3, serving as Commander twice and as Adjunct, later transferring to Chapter 19, where she served as Hospital Chairperson for many years. She held life membership, both in Virginia and the Blue Hen State of New Jersey. She served in the Cast-Off Cardinals (past state commanders), as secretary-treasurer until 2005; was the State Commander for Virginia in 1961 and 1963 and served as a Page to the National Commander during the years of 1976 and 1997. She was awarded the George Seal Award as the most outstanding volunteer in the DAVA in 1988, including an all-expense-paid trip to the National Convention in Reno, Nevada. Gladys was a member of Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church and assisted with chapel services at the Salem VA Medical Center on Sunday’s. She was also a member of the Roanoke Eastern Star. In addition to her parents and husband, Gladys was preceded in death by her son, James Wayne Tayloe. Family remaining to cherish her memory includes her son’s, Gene “Tony” Tayloe, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lanny “Fritz” Tayloe (Ann), of Cleveland, Tenn; grandchildren, Chris Tayloe Heffington, of Cleveland, Tenn., Susan McLaughlin (Harold), of Charlotte, N.C., Shari Lynn Tayloe, of Maryville, Tenn., Ashley T. Switzer (Scott), of Salem, Va., and Logan Tayloe, of Salem, Va; great-grandchildren, Whitney Sewell (Aaron), of Cleveland, Tenn., Josh Heffington (Kelly), of Chattanooga, Tenn., Ashlyn Young, and Morgan Young, both of Dunlap, Tenn., and Jennifer McLaughlin, of Charlotte, N.C; five great-great-grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Joyce Dooley Tayloe, of Salem.² She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on September 21, 1916 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5,6 As of December 30, 1938,her married name was Tayloe.² She married Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe, son of Claude Thomas Tayloe and Loye Frances Wimmer, on December 30, 1938 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Gladys Sophia Saum and Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe were divorced on March 15, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Gladys Sophia Saum married Eugene Gibson "Gene" Tayloe, son of Claude Thomas Tayloe and Loye Frances Wimmer, on December 30, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Gladys Sophia Saum died on February 2, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 103.^2,5

     James Wayne "Jimmy" Tayloe was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Joyce Marie Dooley on August 30, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ James Wayne "Jimmy" Tayloe died on March 8, 2017 at Virginia at age 68.^4,6 He James Wayne Tayloe, born May 25, 1948, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He is predeceased by his father, Eugene G. Tayloe. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Joyce; daughter, Ashley Tayloe-Switzer (Scott); son, James Logan; mother, Gladys; brothers, Gene (Mary) and Lanny (Anne); several nieces and nephews; and numerous beloved Dooley in-laws. James was a life-long employee of Lawrence Companies and considered those he worked for and with his family. During his life and work, he met many people and was blessed that many became his friend. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. Burial services will be private. Home James, may you rest in peace. on March 10, 2017.⁴

     Erskine Lincoln Moses was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 224-09-0062.⁸ He was born on October 6, 1905 at Olaf, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,9,5,8,6 He married Effie Edith Poff, daughter of Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff and Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge, on May 20, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,10 Erskine Lincoln Moses died on December 8, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,5,7 He Mr. Erskine L. Moses, age 84, of Salem, died December 8, 1989. He is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Moses, Mexico; son, Leonard Moses, Sr., Salem; grandson, E. Leonard Moses, Jr., Chesterfield; great-granddaughter, Kristy Moses, Chesterfield; sister, Eva Mae Bess, Salem; brothers, M. E. Moses; A. B. Moses, both of Newport News; F. L. Moses, Toledo, Ohio; Clarence Moses, Asheville, N.C; stepchildren, Lessie Phillips, Fla; Elbert Hicks, Vinton; Helen Johnston, Salem; Claude Hicks, Salem, Laben Hicks, Athens, Greece; Paul Hicks, Salem. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on December 10, 1989.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-6439.⁴ Erskine Leonard Moses Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11 He was born on January 23, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,2,3 He married Viola May Parker on July 1, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,12 Erskine Leonard Moses Sr. died on April 27, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,13,1 He MOSES, Erskine Leonard Sr., 70, of Salem, died Sunday, April 27, 1997 in a Salem hospital. He was retired from ITT. He was a member of Seneca Baptist Church. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Erskine Leonard Jr. and Brenda Moses, Richmond; sister, Phyllis Moses, Mexico. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 28, 1997.¹

     Infant Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on August 5, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on August 5, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3

     Infant Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Infant Poff died in 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Infant Poff was born in 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Infant Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on March 27, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 27, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2