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     Linda Gail Dudding Linda Shepherd, 66, of Roanoke, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. She was born in Roanoke, VA on July 30, 1958 and was preceded in death by her truest love, Charles Edward "Eddie" Bush; her parents, Iva and Pete Dudding; her two brothers, Junior and David Dudding; and her second husband, Melvin Shepherd. Linda is survived by her daughter, Deborah Kay Whitcomb (Tim); her grandchildren, Jordan and Alyson Whitcomb; great grandson, Loyal Whitcomb; her sister, Nancy Hall (Darrel); and several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed, but we find comfort in knowing that she is with love ones.⁴ She was born on July 30, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 As of October 18, 1975,her married name was Bush.² She married Charles Edward Bush on October 18, 1975 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of July 30, 2002,her married name was Shepherd.² Linda Gail Dudding married Melvin Paris Shepherd on July 30, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Linda Gail Dudding died on December 9, 2024 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     Melvin Paris Shepherd Melvin Paris Shepherd, 70, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Petie and Georgia. His daughter Deana and his brother Wayne. Melvin was survived by his loving wife of 15 years Linda Shepherd, as well as his son Kevin. Also surviving are numerous nephews and cousins.⁴ He was born circa 1947.⁴ He married Linda Gail Dudding, daughter of Charles Willard "Pete" Dudding and Iva Gay Nichols, on July 30, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Melvin Paris Shepherd died on April 8, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

     Richard Earl Gunter was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He Richard Earl Gunter, 57, of 616 Lucerne Ave., NW, died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was a sheet metal worker. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillian Milton Gunter; his father, Richard Cleve Gunter, Roanoke; one brother, E. M. Gunter, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Seattle Myers and Mrs. Frank Shirley, Roanoke. Funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Lotz, with burial in Evergreen.³ He was born on October 23, 1908.² He married Lillian Merle Milton, daughter of Price Pleasant Milton and Emma Maude Craft, on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,5 Richard Earl Gunter died on December 29, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,3

     Mary Josephine Paynter was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on November 3, 1919 at Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.^1,3 As of February 7, 1947,her married name was Milton.³ She married Howard Price Milton, son of Price Pleasant Milton and Emma Maude Craft, on February 7, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Mary Josephine Paynter died on April 7, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^1,4

     Albert Lawrence Duggins was buried at Florence National Cemetery, 803 East National Cemetery Road, Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.² He was born on June 2, 1910 at Madison, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He married Lillian Merle Milton, daughter of Price Pleasant Milton and Emma Maude Craft, on April 3, 1931.¹ Albert Lawrence Duggins died on March 6, 1977 at age 66.²

     Luther Evans Lester was buried at Lester Family Cemetery, south of Riner, off Rt. 8 on Rt. 602, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 15, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Ethel Marie Milton, daughter of Price Pleasant Milton and Emma Maude Craft, on March 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Luther Evans Lester died on October 4, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 60.³

     Charles Blount "Charlie" King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 17, 1909 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton, daughter of Price Pleasant Milton and Emma Maude Craft, on November 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Charles Blount "Charlie" King died on November 28, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.⁴

     Charles Montrose "Charlie" King was born on February 25, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He died on October 26, 2002 at Virginia at age 70.^6,4 He KING, Charlie M., 70, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2002. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on February 25, 1932, the son of Charlie Blount and Lorene (Dean) King, who preceded him in death. Surviving him are his children and their families, Debbie (daughter) and Larry Price and children, Michael, Megan, Matthew, Mitchell and Bryon; Michael (son) and Shirley King and children, Amber and Justin; Gary (son) and Lori King and daughter Ashley; Steve (son) and Nita Wilhelm and children Katrina, Kristen and Steven. He is also survived by his brother, Milton and wife Audrey King. His grandchildren were his greatest source of joy in his life. Everyone will remember his giving heart. A memorial service will be held at Oakey's Funeral Home, 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. on Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 4 p.m. on October 29, 2002.⁴

     Milton Delano King was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on November 1, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Audrey Blanche Hancock on July 25, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Milton Delano King died on February 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 82.³ He Milton Delano King, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was a custom painter, who took a lot of pride in his work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mattie King; and brother, Charlie King. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey B. King; three children, Doug King and his wife, Kathy, Diane Bouldin and her husband, Don, and Richard "Dickie" King and his wife, Kay; five grandchildren, Jessica King, Erin Ferguson, Michelle Hayden, Jason King, and Joshua King; 13 great-grandchildren; and special niece, Debbie Kavanaugh. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 14, 2016.³

     Ralph Lee Nester was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-01-3365.⁴ He was born on April 22, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 He married Ethel Marie Milton, daughter of Price Pleasant Milton and Emma Maude Craft, on October 29, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Ralph Lee Nester died on June 1, 2002 at Virginia at age 91.^4,2 He NESTER, Ralph Lee, 91, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 1, 2002. He was retired from Wilson Electric Company and was a World War II Army veteran. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Pauline Wiles Nester. He is survived by two sisters, Dessie Roberts of Roanoke, Pearl Larrabec of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 10 a.m. in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Carter Sloan officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002 at the funeral home. Lotz Roanoke Chapel is in charge of arrangements. on June 3, 2002.²

     Stena Louise Duggins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 16, 1931 at San Diego Co., California.² She married Donald R. "Don" Edens circa 1952.^3,4 As of circa 1952,her married name was Edens.⁴ Stena Louise Duggins died on April 25, 2010 at Virginia at age 78.^4,5 She Stena D. Edens, 78, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010. She was a member of the Vinton Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was an avid listener of country music and loved to square dance. She and her husband attended many music festivals held at the Vinton Farmer's Market. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Donald R. (Don) Edens; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Wayne Edens and Carol Edens; a daughter and son-in-law, Susie Blount and Barry Blount; and two grandchildren, Christina Edens and Bobby Edens. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Bishop Jimmy Webber officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on April 28, 2010.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-80-7795.⁵ Merle Louise Susan "Susie" Edens was born on April 6, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4 As of August 31, 1990,her married name was Blount.³ She married Barry Wayne Blount, son of Chester Kent Blount and Clarice Claudine Martin, on August 31, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,1 Merle Louise Susan "Susie" Edens died on November 13, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^5,6,2 She Susie Edens Blount, 56, of Vinton, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 13, 2010. She was employed by Lewis-Gale Hospital for 10 years and was a partner of B & B Welding and Crane for 24 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stena Duggins Edens. Surviving are husband, Barry Wayne Blount; her father, Donald R. Edens; one brother, Kenneth "Butch" Edens and wife, Carol; sister, Trish Scott; stepdaughter, Dawn Blount; granddaughter, Katelyn Johnson; grandsons, Josh O'Conner and Jay Johnson; niece, Christine Edens; nephew, Robert Edens ; her uncles and aunts, William and Alvinia Edens, Eugene and Ruth Edens, Fred Edens and Kenneth Edens ; several cousins; sister-in-law, Sandra Taylor; brother-in-law, Kent Blount; and her six family cats who she loved very much. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Randy Daniels officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on November 15, 2010.²