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     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-9914.⁷ Marion June Vernon was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 16, 1928 at Dwelling 86, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,7 As of October 12, 1948,her married name was Wade.³ She married James Mack Wade on October 12, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Marion June Vernon died on February 23, 1997 at Virginia at age 68.^7,2 She WADE, Marion June Vernon, 68, of Vinton. The angels took June to meet Jesus early this Sunday morning, February 23, 1997. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a woman of integrity whose life was exemplified by Psalm 19:24. The peace she felt in her heart and the way she lived her life touched the lives of all the people she met. She will be missed, but we take comfort in knowing that she is with the friend that sticks closer than a brother. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, James Mack Wade; son and daughter-in-law, Steven Michael and Elaine Wade of Blue Ridge; a stepgrandson, Michael Paul England of Blacksburg; a sister, Norma Patricia ("Patsy") Thomas of Roanoke, and three brothers, Rayna ("Ronnie") Vernon of Florence, S.C., Bernard Bruce Vernon of New Castle and David Timothy Vernon of Hardy. Also surviving are three special sisters-in-law, Mary Ann, Reba and Becky, and a brother-in-law, Donnie. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 1997, with Pastor Chris Foster officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 24, 1997.²

     James Mack Wade was born on October 1, 1923.^3,4 He married Marion June Vernon, daughter of Rayna Spessard Vernon and Pauline Virginia Lee, on October 12, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 James Mack Wade died on July 29, 2008 at Virginia at age 84.³ He Together again. There are many days and events that mark the birth, the living and the passing in the life of a man. October 1, 1923 was such a day for Luna and Martin L. Wade of Floyd, Va. Their son, James M. Wade, was born on that date and began his lifes journey. He was the oldest boy in a family of six children and he loved and cared for them all of his life. He proudly served in the U. S. Army from 1942 1948, with tours both in the United States and Europe. In October of 1948 he married his best friend forever, Marion June Vernon, who preceded him in death. Mr. Wade was also preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Burley. He is survived by his son, Steven Michael Wade and wife, Elaine; grandson, Michael Paul England and his wife, Sara; and great-grandchildren, Abigail Ruth and Ian Michael England. Also surviving are his sisters, Reva Waddel, Glada Lawrence and husband, Thalis; and his brothers, Archie "Boot" Wade and wife, Treva and Ronnie Wade and wife, Mozel. Special thanks to the Adult Care Facility of Roanoke Valley. Mr. Wade spent many happy and content days with this special group of caregivers there on Williamson Road. And even though he lived with Dementia, he looked forward to the days he spent in their care. He lived the last 20 months of his life at Carriage Hills Retirement Center in Bedford, Va. Again, Mr. Wade was blessed to have been in the care of individuals with a special understanding of the needs of their residents. All remembrances of James will be appreciated. Please consider a donation to the Adult Care Facility of Roanoke Valley, 2707 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says To everything there is a season; A time for every purpose under heaven . . . For those of us remaining here, this is a time to weep but it is also a time of rejoicing. You see, this is the greatest event in the life of Mr. Wade . He is now at home with his Heavenly Father and is restored in both mind and body. And he is finally together again with his beloved June. A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2008 at Oakeys Vinton Chapel, with Pastor Tino Maciel officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakeys Vinton Chapel, 992-2221. on July 31, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 261-16-2270.¹ Reginald Alvin Lockett was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 27, 1911.¹ He married Helen Sue Lee, daughter of Arthur Marion Lee and Bertha May Crowder, circa 1944.^1,2 Reginald Alvin Lockett died on April 9, 1997 at Virginia at age 85.^1,2 He LOCKETT, Reginald Alvin, 85, of New Castle, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 9, 1997. Survivors include a loving wife, Helen Sue of nearly 56 years; daughter, Sharon and son-in-law, Joe Fowler, New Castle; five grandchildren; a sister, Kathryn Huff; a brother, Henry Lockett , both of Pulaski; a sister-in-law, Betty Campbell, Newport News; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 1997 at 11 a.m. at Crowder Family Cemetery in Craig City. Friends may call at Paitsel Funeral Home, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to Craig County Rescue Squad, New Castle, Va on April 11, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0816.² Harold L. Campbell married Betty L. Lee, daughter of Arthur Marion Lee and Bertha May Crowder.¹ Harold L. Campbell was born on November 19, 1921.² He died in September, 1984 at age 62.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-0931.² Deloras Unknown was buried at Florence National Cemetery, 803 East National Cemetery Road, Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.¹ Her married name was Vernon.¹ She married Rayna Ronald "Ronnie" Vernon, son of Rayna Spessard Vernon and Pauline Virginia Lee.¹ Deloras Unknown was born on November 15, 1930.^1,2 She died on February 3, 1986 at age 55.¹

     Ruby Alene Hale Ruby Alene Duncan, Feb 23, 1932 - Nov 20, 2017. Ruby Alene Duncan, 85, of Roanoke and formerly of Bent Mountain, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017. She loved to be outside especially gardening. Ruby enjoyed flowers and had a special love for animals. She loved going to church and reading her Bible. Ruby loved spending time with family and friends. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Duncan; parents, Crettie and Sim Hale; sisters, Virginia Pruett, Clara Pruett, Marie Bell and Edna Bell; and brothers, Billy Hale and Wallace Hale. She is survived by a sister, Jacqueline Bell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Duncan.⁶ She married Marlin Cleston Duncan, son of William A. Duncan and Mattie Marshall.^7,5 Ruby Alene Hale was born on February 23, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 She died on November 20, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.⁵

     Wallace Hale was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska.⁸ He was born on March 2, 1934 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,4 He married Lorraine Mays, daughter of Angus N. Mays and Cody Odell Manning, on January 12, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,3,8 Wallace Hale died on June 20, 2017 at Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska, at age 83.^3,8 He Wallace Hale, 83, of Norfolk, died at his home, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Wallace Hale was born on March 2, 1934, in Bent Mountain, Va. He graduated from Bent Mountain High School. On Jan. 12, 1952, he married Lorraine Mays in Roanoke, Va. He had worked for Roanoke Electric Steel in Roanoke, and later for Tennessee Forging Steel in Tennessee and Arkansas. He came to Norfolk in 1973 with Nucor Steel and worked there until his retirement in 1996. He is survived by his sons, Roger and Sandra Hale of Spearfish, S.D., Barry and Phyllis Hale of Jonesboro, Ark., Eric Hale of Norfolk; and daughter Mitzi and John Bredehoft of Battle Creek. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric (Lisa) Hale, Jaime (Chuck) Hughes, Crystal (Christopher) Schurman, Courtney Bredehoft and Noah Hale; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, and grandson David Hale. on June 23, 2017.³

     Cecil Douglas Bell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-32-1784.⁴ He was born on January 20, 1921 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Edna Hale, daughter of Samuel "Sim" Hale and Crettie Ann Manning, on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Cecil Douglas Bell died on March 3, 2003 at Virginia at age 82.^4,2 He BELL, Cecil Douglas, 82, of Roanoke, formerly of Vinton, passed away to be with his Lord Monday, March 3, 2003. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Hale Bell. Mr. Bell was a devoted member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Roanoke and served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He retired from Smith Transfer. He is survived by his son, Ronnie Douglas Bell and his wife, Sandra of Vinton; daughter, Connie Bell Highberger and her husband, Clay of Roanoke, formerly of Salem; three grandchildren, Robynne Bransden (Ian), Rhandee Bell, and Scott Highberger (Mandy); two great-grandsons, Zachary and Brandon Highberger, with an additional great-grandchild on the way. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 4, 2003.²

     Ronnie Douglas Bell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 4, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Sandra Delores Thompson on July 13, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Ronnie Douglas Bell died on June 2, 2015 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁵ He Ronnie D. Bell, 66, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at his residence. Ronnie retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as an engineer on the "Punkin Vine". He was an avid UVA and Braves fan. He was predeceased by his parents, Cecil D. and Edna H. Bell; father-in law and mother-in-law, Ralph H. and Mary B. Thompson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Surviving family includes his wife of 46 years, Sandra T. Bell; daughters, Robynne Warren and husband, Tom, of Bolney, West Sussex England, and Rhandee Jordan and husband, Sidney and "Pop's" boys, Britton Ryker and Brogan Rhett Jordan, all of Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Connie B. and Clay Highberger, of Roanoke; nephew and wife, Scott and Mandy Highberger and their children, Zack, Brandon and Kaytlyn; extended family and friends including his four legged kids, Charlie, Barkley and cat from Hell, Spanky. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 5, 2015.⁵

     Connie Marie Bell Connie Highberger, Mar 23, 1953 - Sep 10, 2015. Connie Bell Highberger, 62 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was a devoted child of God and was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. She was an Enthusiastic fan of her grandchildren and was a prayer warrior for her friends and family. She will always be remembered for her laughter and servant's heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Edna Bell, and brother Ronnie Bell. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Clay Highberger; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Mandy Highberger; grandchildren, Zachary, Brandon and Kaytlyn. She is also survived by sister-in-law Sandra Bell; mother-in-law Eileen Highberger; sisters-in-law, Rita Gibson (Mike), Dona Hickmott (Duncan), and Linda Lamond (Bruce); brothers-in-law, Jim Highberger (Risa), John Highberger (Lisa), numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her special prayer partner, Erma Hedrick. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on March 23, 1953 at Virginia.^3,4 As of November 4, 1972,her married name was Highberger.³ She married Clayton Francis "Clay" Highberger on November 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Connie Marie Bell died on September 10, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.⁴