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     Eugene Collins Gearheart was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, corner of Mt. Pleasant Bvd. SE and Pitzer Road SE, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 29, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 22, 1926 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Gladys Anderson Wimmer was born on January 13, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on August 30, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.^1,3

     Tyrus A. Manning was buried at Bell Cemetery, Route 689 (Roselawn Road), Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 26, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 11, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.^1,3

     Hazeltine McKinley Palmer was buried at Sears Family Cemetery, Twelve O'Clock Knob, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 28, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 She died on September 24, 1918 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Myrtle Hazel Palmer was buried at Sears Family Cemetery, Twelve O'Clock Knob, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 13, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on August 1, 1915 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.^1,2

     Daniel Boone Sears was buried at Sears Family Cemetery, Twelve O'Clock Knob, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 6, 1906 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 27, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     William Palmer was buried at Beamer Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on February 7, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 13, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Infant Palmer was buried at Smith Cemetery, Mason Cove, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on August 27, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on August 27, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Infant Wimmer was buried at Ballyhack Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on November 17, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 17, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Melba Juanita Hartman was buried at Hartman Cemetery #2, off Rt 220 S. on Rt 715 (Pine Needle Road), Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married Clifford Neil Wimmer, son of Noah Flemon Wimmer and Pearl Ann Walker.^1,2 Melba Juanita Hartman was born on March 5, 1912.¹ She died on October 25, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,2,3 She WIMMER, Melba Hartman, 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 25, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband Neil Wimmer, and is survived by her sister, Leona H. Harrison and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel with burial at the Hartman Family Cemetery. on October 26, 1995.²

     Infant Howell was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She died on January 3, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on January 3, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Paula Jean Carr was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 9, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on June 5, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 3.²

     Earl J. Bryant was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on February 25, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 17, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.^1,2

     Helen Virginia Mason was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-12-0519.⁴ She was born on April 22, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 As of May 7, 1934,her married name was Bryant.³ She married James Richard Bryant, son of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, on May 7, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Helen Virginia Mason died on April 14, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^1,2,4 She Helen Mason Bryant of Roanoke died April 14 in a local hospital. She was the widow of James R. Bryant and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Richard L. Bryant , Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Robert Brown, Rockville, Md; three grandchildren, Debra and Douglas of Rockville, Md., and David of Dunwoody, Ga; three sisters, Kathleen Wysong, Ruth Richardson, and Mrs. Troy W. Holland, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Howard R. Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke. on April 15, 1991.²

     William Bernard "Bill" Bryant was born on August 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Jeannie Annette Abell on July 12, 1968 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² William Bernard "Bill" Bryant and Jeannie Annette Abell were divorced on December 15, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ William Bernard "Bill" Bryant married Judy Ann Clement on August 11, 1972 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.² William Bernard "Bill" Bryant and Judy Ann Clement were divorced on July 28, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Bernard "Bill" Bryant married Karen Marie Clark on March 24, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.² William Bernard "Bill" Bryant and Karen Marie Clark were divorced on July 16, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Bernard "Bill" Bryant married Carol Elaine Roberts on October 17, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² William Bernard "Bill" Bryant died on September 6, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,5 He William Bernard "Bill" Bryant, 58, entered paradise along side his best friend, Jesus Christ, Tuesday morning. The family will receive visitors at Oakey's North Chapel on Thursday, September 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren with reception following the ceremony. Pastor Horace Light and the Rev. Art Good will officiate. As an alternative to flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Renovation Fund at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, 2404 Hollins Road, N.E., Roanoke, Va. 24012. He was a loving and devoted husband of 18 years to Carol. He is preceded in everlasting life by his father, Bernard "Tommy" Bryant and his grandmother-in-law, Evelyn "Granny" Parr. He temporarily leaves behind his wife, Carol Roberts Bryant; mother, Dorothy "Dot" Bryant; two sons, Gregory S. Frazier and Troy S. Bryant; Troy's wife, Jessamyn and their son, Seth; a sister, Sandy Bryant and her husband, Al Aquilino; a brother, Wayne Bryant; in-laws, Mariah and Perry Roberts; a special cousin, Jeff Hayslett; and many other aunts, cousins, and friends. Bill was blessed to be a member of an exceptionally loving and supportive congregation at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, where he enthusiastically sang in the choir and helped with the Men's Fellowship activities. He was also blessed with extended church families at Valley ViewWesleyan Church, where he attended Bible Study and fellowshipped with numerous friends, and a loving church family at Ridgeview Brethren in Christ Church. Bill loved to play guitar and sing gospel music, personally composing several songs. His joy came from entertaining others. Bible Study was also a central part of his life, in which he was a devoted disciple of Christ. Sports were an essential part of Bill's life. He coached sandlot football, baseball, basketball, and softball in Salem for many years. It was through softball that he met the love of his life, Carol, and together they could be seen almost every Friday night at various high school football games. Bill loved to watch all sports, and was a huge UVA fan. In his earlier years, he enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball. His career also centered around sports. He was the owner of The Wax Box, a sports card/memorabilia shop since 1991. He eagerly went to work each day to talk about sports with his friends and customers. His work gave him an outlet for his strongest personal attributes his love of socializing with others and his generosity. Bill never met a stranger, and he used his business to donate to worthy causes. Kids rarely left his shop without a free card or candy bar. To sum up his life, Bill loved people, and he loved being with people. After a debilitating illness in 2002, his loving mother and wife were the source of his strength, staying by his side continually. He and his Mom became best-buddies, going to Bingo on Tuesday nights and taking vacations together. His rehabilitation was long and painful, but he chose to encourage others instead of seeking comfort for himself. His hospitalizations and dialysis treatments allowed him to form new friendships, and his courage inspired and touched many others. Though he will be painfully missed by his family and friends, we rejoice that his goal of fulfilling God's purpose in his life on earth was accomplished, and that one day we will spend time again with him. on September 9, 2005.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-12-3543.⁴ Eleanor Kathleen "Ella" Blankenship was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on March 29, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 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