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     John Lewis Bell Sr. was born on April 13, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Anna Lee Hickson on April 26, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 John Lewis Bell Sr. died on January 11, 2015 at Virginia at age 76.² He John Lewis Bell Sr., 76, of Vinton, Va., peacefully made his journey to Heaven on Sunday, January 11, 2015, with family by his side. He retired from US Foods Service as a truck driver, where he loved his job and especially enjoyed his trips to Virginia Tech. He was preceded in death by his father, Kermit Bell; mother, Emily Gay Stump Bell; sister, Betty Lou Estes; and son, Anthony Derwin Bell. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anna Bell; children, Mark, John and Christopher; grandchildren, Gavin Bell, Jossie Campbell, Arieanna Campbell, John Stanley Bell, Vanassa Thomas, Tabatha Mehmedovic, and Jonathon Bell; and seven great-grandchildren. John was a dedicated ongoing foster parent with his wife for many years. He is also survived by a sister, Sylvia Reece and her husband, Elliott; several nieces; and a nephew. on January 14, 2015.²

     Betty Lou Bell was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 231-52-1040.⁹ She was born on January 26, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,6,4 As of circa 1958,her married name was Estes.¹⁰ She married Jerry Donald "Duck" Estes circa 1958.^7,10 Betty Lou Bell died on May 3, 2002 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^9,7,11 She ESTES, Betty Bell, 62, of Riner died Friday, May 3, 2002, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was retired from Poly Scientific. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Donald Estes of 43 years. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Karen E. Jeffrey Altizer of Riner, a special granddaughter, Kayla Elizabeth Altizer, brother and sister-in-law, John and Anna Bell of Roanoke, sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Elliott Reese of Pilot, special niece and her husband, Jean and Clinton Marshall of Riner, sisters-in-law and husband, Evelyn and Darrell Harrison of Riner, Sadie Ann Estes of Blacksburg, Mary Ann Estes of Dublin, Bertha Estes, brothers-in-law and wife, Fred Estes, Jimmy and Joann Estes all of Riner. Several nieces, nephews and a host of many special friends also survive her. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on May 5, 2002.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 108-23-6367.⁴ Jackson Lafayette Howell Aliff was buried at Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, 6867 Pike Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 27, 2012 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,2,4 He died on February 4, 2013 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,3,4 He On February 4, 2013, Jackson Lafayette Howell Aliff received his healing from Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Pulmonary Hypertension. Waiting at Heaven's gates for Jackson with open arms were his great Papaws, Edward Jackson "Jack" Craig, Walter Lafayette Henley, and Robert Curtis Howell; his Nan Nan, Evelyn Mae Gray Aliff; Ne Ne Juanita Hawkins Craig; his little baby aunt or uncle; great-uncle, Jerry; and so many other loved ones that went on before him. On September 27, 2012, God blessed Jake and Cheyenne Aliff with their little fighter, Jackson. He brought so much love and faith to this world when he was born and touched so many lives as people all over the world fell in love with and prayed for him every day. He could melt your heart instantly with those baby blue eyes and eyebrows with which he talked. He had so much fight in him and it was evident every day. Jackson was truly an Angel sent by God. Waiting to join Jackson in Heaven are his parents, Timothy "Jake" Jacob Craig Aliff and Cheyenne Michele Howell Aliff; his grandparents, Tim and Kim Aliff, and the Rev. Curtis and Wanda Howell; great-grandparents, Katie Henley, Mary Howell, and Nancy Aliff; his aunts, Shannon Puckett and husband, Bruce, Tammy Hayes and husband, Dennis, Cherokee Dooley and husband, Tony; uncle, Jeremiah Howell and wife, Katie; also countless great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and many other family and friends. The family would like to give a very special thank you to the staff at the University of Virginia NICU. The love you had for Jackson was evident in the way you cared for him and even in the fights over who was his number one girlfriend. We can never thank you enough for becoming a part of our family these past four months and the love you gave to Jackson and us. on February 7, 2013.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-5717.⁷ Marvin Traphis Bell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 He was born on January 10, 1935 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,9,10 He married Phyllis Elaine Kent on December 3, 1955 at Bellows, Windham Co., Vermont.^2,3 Marvin Traphis Bell died on October 13, 1962 at Precinct 4, Randall Co., Texas, at age 27.^1,7,3,4,10 He Airman l.C. Marvin Traphis Bell, 27, of Amarillo, Tex., was killed Saturday in an aircraft accident. He was formerly of Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Phyllis Kent Bell, and two daughters, Kathy and Lisa Bell, Pantex, Tex; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bell, Vermont; two sisters, Mrs. Delma Lester, California; Mrs. Georgia Hollins, Roanoke; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bell, Roanoke. on October 16, 1962.³

     Stanley Brooks Perdue was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 5, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He married Virginia Deida Shockley on April 6, 1963 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^8,3 Stanley Brooks Perdue died on October 25, 2020 at Virginia at age 84.² He Stanley Brooks Perdue, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, after a short illness. He was born in Copper Hill, Va. on March 5, 1936. He graduated from Check High School and enlisted in the Air Force. After an honorable discharge, Stanley worked for Greyhound Bus Lines for 30 years. He also drove for Abbott Bus Lines for three years after retiring from Greyhound. Stanley was a beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and Papa. He was predeceased by his parents, Ballard and Annie Perdue, and a brother, Nelson Perdue. He leaves behind his beloved wife/nurse of 57 years, Virginia Perdue; four children, Monica Perdue Johnson, Allyson Perdue, Bryan Perdue (Tina) and Charles Perdue (Brenda); and five grandchildren, Marysa Johnson, Noah Perdue, Connar Johnson, Curtis Johnson, and Colton Perdue. He also leaves behind two sisters, Janice Mallory (Danny), Joyce Willis; and numerous relatives and friends. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church and was a very dedicated member of the Gold Band Sunday School Class. He was Secretary of the Greyhound Retiree's club, a Free Mason and Shriner. He loved to take care of his house, work in the garden, and manicure his yard. He never met a stranger and enjoyed spending time with friends and neighbors. He was called Papa by many because he was so fun-loving. In his later years, he loved sweets and ice cream. All the kids loved to visit Papa's "kitchen" which was his snack stash and enjoy "just a little bit" of his ice cream. Stanley was very generous with his time and talents and never expected pay or recognition. He helped all his children with any home project needed and if he didn't know how to do something, he would read about it and become a master. He was known as the "Mayor" of the neighborhood with his quick wit and charm. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va., where military honors will be performed by the United States Air Force. on October 27, 2020.²

     Nelson Thomas Perdue was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 18, 1940 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Florence Maxine Sloan on August 23, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Nelson Thomas Perdue and Florence Maxine Sloan were divorced on June 7, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Nelson Thomas Perdue married Mary Ann Martin on June 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,9 Nelson Thomas Perdue died on November 10, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,3 He Nelson Thomas Perdue, 73, of Salem, passed away Sunday morning, November 10, 2013, at his home. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Martin Perdue. Born March 18, 1940, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Wilton (Ballard) Charles Perdue and Annie Wilson Perdue, of Copper Hill. In addition to his wife, Nelson is survived by his brother, Stanley Perdue and Virginia, of Salem; two sisters, Joyce Willis, of Roanoke County and Janice and Danny Mallory, of Check; a brother-in-law, Roy D. Martin, of Hiwassee; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a son and daughter. His dearest friends include Tommy and Kathy Cundiff, John StClair, Sonny and Rachel Campbell, and Eugene (Peanut) Simpkins.Nelson was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He retired from General Electric of Salem in 2002 with 37 years of service.The family would like to thank the Dialyses Center of Salem for their compassionate care. Special thanks go to the neighbors of Beverly Heights for their friendship and help during Nelson's illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Art Hearne officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on November 12, 2013.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-94-6077.² Her married name was Jones.¹ Rosalie Unknown married Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey.¹ Rosalie Unknown was born on July 6, 1908 at Virginia.^1,2 She died in May, 1983 at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-94-0740.⁵ Daniel Lee Butterworth was born on April 11, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Ludean Kim Eanes, daughter of William Joseph "Bill" Eanes and Ludean Fay Kidwell, on August 10, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Daniel Lee Butterworth died on August 1, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^5,2,3 He Daniel Lee Butterworth, 50, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Russell and Irene Butterworth; and a sister, Joyce Painter. He is survived by his son, Jamie and wife, Kara; two brothers, Kenneth Butterworth and wife, Evelyn, Jerry Butterworth and wife, Sherry; four nieces; and one aunt, Ruth Garland. on August 5, 2008.²