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     Edna Laura Beckleheimer was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,1 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6534.⁴ She was born on May 27, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 As of June 11, 1927,her married name was Sumner.² She married Marion Cassell Sumner, son of Elder David Amos Sumner and Miranda/Maranda A. Conner, on June 11, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2 Edna Laura Beckleheimer died on July 14, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^3,1,6,4 She SUMNER, Edna Beckleheimer, 95, of Roanoke, entered into the peaceful rest on Monday, July 14, 2003 to await the second coming of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Marion C. Sumner; a son, Erwin C. Sumner; and seven sisters. Mrs. Sumner was a member of Basham Primitive Baptist Church for 70 years. She was employed by American Viscose Corporation for many years and was also employed by the Roanoke County School System, from which she retired. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Carlton and Ruby Sumner; a daughter-in-law, Donna Sumner; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ethel Gilmer and Ruby Walters, both of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on July 16, 2003.¹

     Carlton Cassell Sumner Sr. was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,9 He was born on September 10, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mary Jane Evelyn Meador on August 3, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,10 Carlton Cassell Sumner Sr. married Ruby Mae Holley on March 29, 1975 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,11 Carlton Cassell Sumner Sr. died on September 24, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.² He Carlton Cassell Sumner Sr., 89, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 10, 1932, to the late Marion C. and Edna B. Sumner. He was also predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane Meador Sumner, and brother, Erwin Sumner. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Holley Sumner; extended family; and devoted friends and church members from all over. He retired from the Roanoke Gas Company after 42 years of service, where he worked as a foreman. When not helping others, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his workshop. A Burial will take place at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1149 Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, VA. on September 27, 2021.²

     Ruby Mae Holley was buried at Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 5, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 29, 1975,her married name was Sumner.² She married Carlton Cassell Sumner Sr., son of Marion Cassell Sumner and Edna Laura Beckleheimer, on March 29, 1975 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruby Mae Holley died on December 29, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.³ She Ruby Holley Sumner, 86, of Roanoke passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Franklin County, Virginia September 5, 1935 to the late Elisha and Lillie Emberson Holley. Also preceding her in death were her husband of 47 years, Carlton C. Sumner Sr., in September of this year and two brothers and their wives, Allen and Audrey Holley, James R. and Ann L. Holley. She is survived by three nieces and one nephew, Carol Bussey, Rebecca Dillon, Joseph Holley and Regina Clark and their families. Ruby was a registered nurse who received her training in Lynchburg and after graduation lived there while working at Lynchburg General Hospital. After her marriage she moved to Roanoke and worked at Lewis Gale Medical Center until her retirement. She faithfully attended the Primitive Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. Funeral service will be on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Henry, Virginia officiated by Elder Junior Conner. Burial will immediately follow at the Town Creek Cemetery. on December 31, 2021.³

     Mary Jane Evelyn Meador was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on January 25, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of August 3, 1957,her married name was Sumner.² She married Carlton Cassell Sumner Sr., son of Marion Cassell Sumner and Edna Laura Beckleheimer, on August 3, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Jane Evelyn Meador died on August 8, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.³

     Joseph Wesley "Josie" Hodnett Jr. was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 229-05-9277.⁷ He married Anne Elizabeth Sanderlin.⁸ Joseph Wesley "Josie" Hodnett Jr. was born on October 19, 1923 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^8,7,2 He married Edith Joyce Carnell on July 11, 1942 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.³ Joseph Wesley "Josie" Hodnett Jr. and Edith Joyce Carnell were divorced on October 31, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Joseph Wesley "Josie" Hodnett Jr. died on March 28, 1984 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^2,4

     Lester Bruce Wiles was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 223-26-6219.² He was born on June 28, 1907 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Beatrice Hattie Hardy, daughter of Charles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy and Hattie Carey Lewis, on July 8, 1928 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 Lester Bruce Wiles died on October 25, 1989 at Danville, Virginia, at age 82.^2,4,5

     Leeland Edward McCormick was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ He married Lenwood Bertha Hardy, daughter of Charles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy and Hattie Carey Lewis.^4,3 Leeland Edward McCormick was born on August 14, 1911 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on November 15, 1966 at age 55.³

     His Social Security Number was 091-05-6170.³ Harry Wesley Jeffress was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.¹ He was born on November 20, 1908 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^3,1,2 He married Lorene Gladys "Polly" Hardy, daughter of Charles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy and Hattie Carey Lewis, on December 26, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,5 Harry Wesley Jeffress died on February 16, 1996 at Danville, Virginia, at age 87.^3,1,4

     Kimball Lee Glass was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4,5 His Social Security Number was 223-12-8611.⁹ He was born on June 16, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^{9,1,3,4,2,5,10,6} He married Shirlie Arvilla Quinn on June 26, 1942 at Washington, D.C..⁷ Kimball Lee Glass and Shirlie Arvilla Quinn were divorced on June 21, 1952 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Kimball Lee Glass married Elsie Iona Hardy, daughter of Charles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy and Hattie Carey Lewis, on November 28, 1952 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Kimball Lee Glass and Elsie Iona Hardy were divorced on March 31, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Kimball Lee Glass married Pauline Christine Doss on August 16, 1975 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Kimball Lee Glass died on October 25, 2004 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.^9,1,4,5,10,8 He Kimball Lee Glass, 81, of Lynchburg, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. Born June 16, 1923, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Richard Warren and Grace Earle Cooper Glass. Kimball was a former Lynchburg Police Officer, a former employee of General Electric, Whitten Funeral Homes, and the owner and operator of Kimball’s Restaurant. He was of Baptist faith. In 1951, after four and one-half years of military service, including serving aboard the USS Ticonderoga during World War II, Kimball joined the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew and rose through the ranks of the crew, holding offices of sergeant, 2nd lieutenant, 1st lieutenant, and captain. In addition, he held the office of chief (captain) for 18 years and in 1985 was elected chief emeritus. During his career, Kimball responded to wrecks, floods, fires, and other assorted disasters. The greatest disaster Kimball worked was as the result of Hurricane Camille in 1969. Kimball was in charge of search, rescue, and recovery. Kimball spent three and one-half weeks working on the rescue efforts of this natural disaster. For this sacrifice, he received a letter of commendation from President Richard M. Nixon. Kimball was inducted into the Virginia Life Saving and Rescue Hall of Fame in September 1989. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Stockton Glass and Walter Glass and one sister, Katherine Glass Smith. Kimball is survived by three daughters, Sharon Ann Newton of Lompoc, Calif., Carey Lynne Lansing of Fairfax, and Susan Earle Glass of Lynchburg; two sisters, Mary Sue Glass Alfonso of Dunwoody, Ga., and Carolyn Glass Shore of Charlotte, N.C., five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his former wife and friend, Pauline Glass of Lynchburg; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Thomas Road Baptist Church by Dr. Jerry Falwell. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 16 will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Memorial contributions, in Kimball’s honor may be made to the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 675, Lynchburg, VA 24505. on October 27, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-10-1583.⁴ Lenwood Eloise Hodnett was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 27, 1915 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Edith Gwendolyn Hardy, daughter of Jacob Bernard Hardy and Emma Lou Lewis, on July 1, 1939 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Lenwood Eloise Hodnett died on December 24, 1972 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 57.^2,3

     Henry Earl Lumsden was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Louisa Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-09-9292.⁵ He was born on July 10, 1906 at Louisa Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy, daughter of Jacob Bernard Hardy and Emma Lou Lewis, on July 9, 1950 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^1,4 Henry Earl Lumsden died on July 29, 1972 at Louisa Co., Virginia, at age 66.³

     Mary Ida Snead DANVILLE, Va. - Mary Snead Hardy, 87, of 155 Starling Avenue, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 18, 1916 in Danville, she was the daughter of William Archer Snead and Myrtle Nuckols Snead. She attended the Danville public schools and Phillips Business College in Lynchburg. She was a dorm mother at Averett College, which is now Averett University. She was married to William Bernard Hardy, who predeceased her February 1, 1988. The is survived by one sister, Lilly Snead Goodson of Danville; one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one son, Charles Bernard Hardy. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. David Abernathy officiating. Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.¹ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 18, 1916 at Danville, Virginia.^4,1,3 As of October 16, 1936,her married name was Hardy.² She married William Bernard Hardy, son of Jacob Bernard Hardy and Emma Lou Lewis, on October 16, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.^5,1,2 Mary Ida Snead died on August 16, 2004 at Danville, Virginia, at age 87.^4,1

     His Social Security Number was 229-44-7311.⁷ Charles Bernard Hardy Funeral services will be held today for Charles Bernard Hardy from the graveside at Mountain View Cemetery. Hardy, of the Glenwood community, died Monday at the Memorial Hospital of Danville. Born Sept. 2, 1937 in Lynchburg, he was a son of William Bernard Hardy and Mary Snead Hardy, who survives. He was retired from The Sun Brand Industrial Machines. He was a graduate of V.P.I. and was of the Catholic faith. He had served in the U.S. Marines. In addition to his mother, survivors include a daughter, Nicole B. Hardy, of Mt. Airy, N.C. Townes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.³ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.³ He married Niene Bondrant Hiatt.⁸ Charles Bernard Hardy was born on September 2, 1937 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Joan Carolyn Martin on July 18, 1964 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Bernard Hardy died on September 28, 1992 at Danville, Virginia, at age 55.^7,3,6

     Virginia Juanita "Nita" Hodnett was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 25, 1926 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of February 25, 1950,her married name was Chandler.² She married Wallace Lee Chandler on February 25, 1950 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^4,2 Virginia Juanita "Nita" Hodnett died on March 2, 2014 at Virginia at age 87.⁴ She CHANDLER, Juanita H. "Nita," passed away on March 2, 2014. For 64 years, she was married to Wallace Lee Chandler, retired Vice Chairman of Universal Corporation. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Patient, generous and caring, she showed great passion for her family, friends and church. A business graduate of Madison College, now James Madison University, Mrs. Chandler served a term as first vice-president of the JMU General Alumni Association and as president of the Richmond Alumni Chapter. As a former National Officer of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, she served two terms as president of the Richmond Chapter and as convention chairman of the sorority's 75th National Anniversary Celebration in Williamsburg, Va. She participated as a former board member of Tuckahoe Women's Club. She served as a member and past president of the Richmond Attorney's Auxiliary, where she was very active in its docent programs. An active member of River Road Church, Baptist, for over 60 years, she served on the Board of Deacons, as Sunday School Superintendent, as President of the Baptist Women and several terms on the Board of Christian Education and the Board of Administration. Mrs. Chandler belonged to the Country Club of Virginia and was a former member of the Princess Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach. She was the daughter of Joseph W. Hodnett Sr. and Gladys H. Hodnett, was born on August 25, 1926 and grew up in South Boston, Va. Survivors include her husband, Wallace L. Chandler;three daughters, Elizabeth Chandler Hallberg and her husband, Marc D. Hallberg, Brenda Chandler Bell and her husband, Francis Bell V, and Blair Chandler Grappone and her husband, J. Michael Grappone; eight grandchildren, D. Lee Hallberg and wife, Katie R. Hallberg, Heather H. Donahue and husband, Matthew R. Donahue, Brittany V. Hallberg, Francis "Tripp" Bell VI and wife, Rachel S. Bell, Currie C. Bell and wife, Anna D. Bell, Christopher W. Bell, Ashley B. Grappone and husband, Lawrence D'Archangelo, and J. Michael Grappone Jr; one great-grandchild, Brynn R. Hallberg; and a sister, Jacqueline H. Szeifert of Punta Gorda, Fla. Her brother, Joseph W. Hodnett Jr. preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. at River Road Church, Baptist, in Richmond, Va. Dr. Michael Clingenpeel and Dr. Daniel Bagby will officiate. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at a reception in the Fellowship Hall. A graveside service and interment will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery, North Main Street, South Boston, Va., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 for family and friends from that area. Dr. Robert Dibble officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Building and Property Council of River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. on March 5, 2014.⁴

     Jean Elizabeth Poff was buried at Cumiford Cemetery, Bland Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 18, 1939 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.² She died on June 1, 1939 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.²