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     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

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-1269.⁷ Lewis Daniel Pruett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4 He was born on July 9, 1909 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,5,6 He married Virginia Helen Hale, daughter of Samuel "Sim" Hale and Crettie Ann Manning, on March 8, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lewis Daniel Pruett died on January 25, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^7,3,4,6 He Lewis D. Pruett age 67, of 1420 Gilbert Rd. NW, died Tuesday evening in a Salem hospital. He was a disabled Veteran of WW II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Hale Pruett; one brother, Joe M. Pruett, Baltimore, Md; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Thompson, Bent Mtn., Mrs. Bessie Hale, Bent Mtn. and Mrs. Tidy Atkins, Roanoke. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 26, 1977.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5908.³ Joe Miller Pruett was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁷ He was born on June 10, 1916 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,8,9 He married Clara Blanche Hale, daughter of Samuel "Sim" Hale and Crettie Ann Manning, on April 4, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Joe Miller Pruett and Clara Blanche Hale were divorced on April 8, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Joe Miller Pruett died on April 6, 1989 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 72.^3,9,7 He PRUETT - On April 6, 1989, Joe Miller, beloved husband of Helen Pruett (nee Payne), devoted father of Larry W. and Michael R. Pruett, dear stepfather of Randolph Beach Jr., Ralph and Roger Beach, and Diane Brumley. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. on April 7, 1989.⁷

     Marlin Cleston Duncan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 223-38-5302.⁵ He married Ruby Alene Hale, daughter of Samuel "Sim" Hale and Crettie Ann Manning.^1,6 Marlin Cleston Duncan was born on October 27, 1932 at Carthage, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,7,8,4 He died on October 11, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,5,3,8,4 He DUNCAN, Marlin C., 65, of Bent Mountain, formerly of Riner, passed away Sunday, October 11, 1998 in a local hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired machinist. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Hale Duncan; sisters, Treva D. Poff and husband Arnold of Christiansburg and Evie D. Shelton of Copper Valley; sisters-in-law, Clara Pruett of Roanoke, Jackie Bell and husband Moyer A. of Copper Hill, and Frances Marshall of Roanoke; brothers-in-law, Wallace Hale of Norfolk, Neb., and Cecil Bell of Vinton; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 12, 1998.¹

     Eric Steven Hale married Rebecca Unknown.³ Eric Steven Hale was born on April 14, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on March 13, 2022 at Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska, at age 64.³ He Eric S. Hale died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home after a long battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Eric Steven “Bernie” Hale, son of Wallace and Lorraine (May) Hale, was born April 14, 1957, in Roanoke, Va. He graduated from Norfolk Senior High in 1975. After graduating, Eric went to work at Nucor for many years. He also worked for Exxon Oil in Texas and in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and also at Great Dane in Wayne. Eric was a member of First Baptist Church in Norfolk. Survivors include his son, Eric Hale of Norfolk; daughter Jaime (Chuck) Hughes of Norfolk; son Noah Hale of Norfolk; siblings Roger Hale of Spearfish, S.D., Barry (Phyllis) Hale of Jonesboro, Ark., and Mitzi (John) Bredehoft of Battle Creek; significant other Lisa Tower (mother to Noah); former spouse Rebecca Hale (mother to Eric and Jaime); grandchildren Jailynn and Easton Hughes and Jaxson and Emma Hale, all of Norfolk; and nieces Crystal Schurman of Battle Creek and Courtney Bredehoft of Norfolk. Eric was preceded in death by his parents; nephew David Hale and sister-in-law Sandy Hale. on March 16, 2022.³

     Mary Marie Johnson Mary Marie (Johnson) Condon passed into the arms of the Lord, Wednesday evening, August 27, 2014, at her home in West Manchester, at the age of 83. Mary was born December 5, 1930, in Bent Mountain, Floyd County, Virginia, during the Great Depression. The youngest but one and only daughter of John and Cammie (Hale) Johnson, deceased, she spent her childhood being teased relentlessly by her seven ornery brothers, helping take care of her little brother, Bob, and walking to her uncle Morgan Connor's post office/general store for a rare taste of candy. In 1937, thanks to the generosity of a family friend, she was taken down to Roanoke for ice cream and to the theater to see Snow White and The Seven Dwarves. She said, "We had never seen anything like it." The family moved to Ohio when Mary was nine years old, where she confessed that she was initially horrified by the lack of mountains. They settled first in West Florence and then in West Manchester. Mary was forever affected by the death of her beloved brother, Darrell, in the Allied Invasion of Normandy. During high school she worked at Laird's Grocery and Chenowith Drugstore in West Manchester and she and her family were embraced by the community. She met and fell in love with her husband, Windy, and they were inseparable for over 60 years. Mary attended West Manchester School and was a 1950 graduate of Monroe School. She attended the West Manchester Evangelical United Brethren Church, serving as their secretary/treasurer, and Castine Church of the Brethren after her marriage, where she taught Sunday School. She studied Psychology and Divinity at Earlham College. She also served as a Monroe Township Poll Worker for the Board of Elections for several years. Mary loved people and never met a stranger, went out of her way to make everyone welcome in her home and was known as a "wonderful friend." She valued justice, fairness and empathy above all things and was always ready with her famous secret-recipe pie, a pot of baked beans or a compassionate ear in times of tragedy or loss. She had a keen business mind, was quick to laugh and always ready with a joke. She went through her days singing and was often known to grab her granddaughters by the hand and do a little dance. She was the first one up in the morning and the last one to bed at night, working swift circles around everyone in the house and the enormous garden. She is preceded in death by her husband, Winfield Condon; her parents, John and Cammie (Hale) Johnson; her father and mother-in-law, Charles and Esther (Petry) Condon; five brothers: Charles Johnson, Marshall Johnson, Frank Johnson, Darrell Johnson and John Johnson; one grandson, Shane Becker; and her best friend and cousin Elizabeth "Betty" (Duweese) Hale. She is survived by four daughters: Cathy Condon, Debra and son-in-law Jack Azbill, Sharon Condon, all of West Manchester; and Lynn and son-in-law Robert Becker of Brookville; granddaughters Cammie (Chris) Ledbetter and Stacey Becker; Step-grandsons William (Sandra) Becker and Jeffrey (Tiffany) Becker; Great-grandchildren: Ethan Ledbetter, Ava and Zachary Peters; Step-Great-Grandchildren: Chris Ledbetter; Dylan, Dalton, Logan, Lillian and Alexis Becker; two brothers: Delmus Johnson of Eaton and Bob (Sharron) Johnson of Lawton, Oklahoma; and dear friend, Helen Oler. Interment will follow at Twin Chapel Cemetery in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio.⁵ She was buried at Brown Cemetery (also known as Twin Chapel Cemetery), West Manchester, Preble Co., Ohio.^5,9 She was born on December 5, 1930 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,5,6,10 As of June 24, 1950,her married name was Condon.⁹ She married Winfield Leroy "Windy" Condon on June 24, 1950 at Indiana.^11,3,9,5 Mary Marie Johnson died on August 27, 2014 at West Manchester, Preble Co., Ohio, at age 83.^5,10

     Winfield Leroy "Windy" Condon Winfield Leroy Condon, 83, of West Manchester, Ohio, passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2011, surrounded by his family in the home where he was born. Beloved of all, Windy is remembered for his kind & gentle nature, his readiness to lend a hand, his quiet faith, his love of children and nature, and his easy laughter. Born on April 25, 1927 in West Manchester, OH, he was the son of the late Charles R. & Esther (Petry) Condon. Windy retired after many years as a millwright in the URW for Dayton Tire & Rubber in Dayton, OH. He also retired from the UAW for Union City Body Company of Union City, IN. Windy enjoyed farming at the family farm. Windy proudly served as a Fireman First Class in the US Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He enlisted in the US Navy at age 17. Preceded in death, by grandson, Shane Andrew Becker in 1989. Survivors include wife of 60 years, Mary M. (Johnson) Condon of West Manchester, OH; daughters & sons-in-law: Cathy C. Condon of West Manchester, OH, Debra K. & Jack D. Azbill of West Manchester, OH, Sharon Condon of West Manchester, OH, Lynn & Robert L. Becker of Brookville, OH; sister & brother-in-law: Myra & Irvin Baker, Jr. of Marblehead, OH; grandchildren: Cammie & Chris Ledbetter, Stacey Becker, Bill & Sandra Becker and Jeff (Tiffany) Becker; great grandchildren: Ethan Ledbetter, Ava Peters, Zachery Peters, CJ Ledbetter, Dylan Becker, Dalton Becker, Logan Becker, and Lillian Becker; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Interment will be held in Twin Chapel Cemetery in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio with full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard.² He was buried at Brown Cemetery (also known as Twin Chapel Cemetery), West Manchester, Preble Co., Ohio; His gravestone has a death date of Mar 17, 2011.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 286-24-2042.³ He was born on April 25, 1927 at West Manchester, Preble Co., Ohio.^3,2,4,5,6 He married Mary Marie Johnson, daughter of John Coles "Johnnie" Johnson and Cammie Hale, on June 24, 1950 at Indiana.^1,2,4,7 Winfield Leroy "Windy" Condon died on March 18, 2011 at West Manchester, Preble Co., Ohio, at age 83.^3,2,4,5

     Shirley Jean Johnson Shirley Jean Reames, age 77, of Pickerington, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home October 1, 2022. Born January 5, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Charles and Eileen Johnson. Shirley grew up in Columbus, Ohio where she went on to marry her high school sweetheart at South High School. She was an extremely hard worker in the restaurant business over her lifetime managing the Marriott, 94th Aero Squadron, and Hoggy’s. Shirley loved nature, animals, traveling with her family, and cheering her kids on in everything from sports to life. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Mark Johnson and sister, Linda Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Gary Reames; children, G. Michael (Indiana) Reames and Alizha (Erin O’Neill) Reames; grandchildren, Kylie, Madison and Zoe; brother, Steve Johnson; and loving companions, Trixie and Dixie. She will be missed.⁵ She was born on January 5, 1945 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.⁵ As of circa 1964,her married name was Reames.⁵ She married Gary Edison Reames circa 1964.^1,2,5 Shirley Jean Johnson died on October 1, 2022 at Pickerington, Fairfield Co., Ohio, at age 77.⁵

     Her married name was Lowery.¹ Linda Sue Johnson and Marshall Lowery were divorced.² Linda Sue Johnson married Marshall Lowery.¹ Linda Sue Johnson was born on November 3, 1949 at Wayne, Indiana.^6,2,3 She died on October 31, 2004 at Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 54.^6,2,3 She Linda Sue Lowery, 55, formerly of 248 Beechwood Dr., Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 31 at her home following a long illness. Linda was born in Wayne, Indiana on November 3, 1949 to Charles and Ilene Johnson. Linda worked at Western Electric, and Doctor Scholls, also a housewife and mother. She is survived by one daughter, Christine Holly Lowery; sister, Shirley Reames; three brothers, Steve, Dave and Mark Johnson. Linda will be greatly missed by family and friends. Due to Linda's wishes, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to a charity of you choice. Kauber-Miller Funeral Home, Pataskala, OH assisting family. on November 5, 2004.³

     David William "BoBo" Johnson was buried at Grove City Cemetery, Grove City, Franklin Co., Ohio.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 289-62-8264.³ He David "BoBo" W. Johnson, 50, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. He grew up in the New Paris and West Manchester, Ohio, area and attended National Trail High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Allene, and sister, Linda. Survivors include a sister, Shirley (Gary) Reames; brothers, Steve (Brenda) Johnson and Mark Johnson; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins in Preble County, Ohio. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 31, at Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio. Burial was in Grove City Cemetery.² He was born on January 20, 1958.^3,6 He died on January 25, 2008 at Ohio at age 50.^2,3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 305-26-1534.⁶ Her married name was Wehrley.² Allene Brookshire was buried at Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Preble Co., Ohio.^2,4 She married Unknown Wehrley.^2,4 Allene Brookshire was born on June 2, 1927 at Irvine, Estill Co., Kentucky.^6,1,2,4 She married Charles William Johnson, son of John Coles "Johnnie" Johnson and Cammie Hale, on December 31, 1943 at Indiana.^7,3 As of December 31, 1943,her married name was Johnson.³ Allene Brookshire and Charles William Johnson were divorced on April 10, 1973 at Preble Co., Ohio.⁸ Allene Brookshire died on April 12, 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 69.^1,2,4 She Former Preble County resident Allene Wehrley, 69, of Columbus, Ohio, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, in Columbus. She was born June 2, 1927, in Irvine, Ky., to Everett and Lofa Watson Brookshire. She attended Valley View Methodist Church in Columbus and was retired. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Jean Reames of Pickerington and Linda Sue Lowery of Reynoldsburg; three sons, Steven Darrell Johnson of London, Ohio, and David William Johnson and Mark Allen Johnson, both of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Jim Brookshire of Dayton and Bill Brookshire of Eaton; a sister, Eleanor McManus of Oregon; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnson, in 1994. Burial will be in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria. on April 15, 1997.⁴