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     Warren Grover Light and Josephine Myers were divorced.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-05-3249.³ Warren Grover Light was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Josephine Myers, daughter of Henry Gaines Myers and Elsie Elizabeth Crowder.⁵ Warren Grover Light was born on August 18, 1921.^3,2 He died on April 26, 2001 at Virginia at age 79.^4,3,2 He LIGHT, Warren G., of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Hamlett Construction Company. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Louise Dillon Light; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Dee Light of Salem, Tony Light of Roanoke, Barry and Julie Light of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and James Fletcher of Roanoke; two stepsons and their wives, Kenneth and Gloria Pasley of Moneta, Ronnie and Gaile Pasley of Wirtz; three sisters, Gertrude Hubbard of Roanoke, Thelma Blount of Lynchburg, Bertha Johnston of Salem; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2001 with the Rev. Joe Dillon and Rev. Steve Pasley officiating. Burial with military honors by V.F.W. Post #1264 will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on April 28, 2001.⁴

     Jerry Livingston Light married Deliah "Dee" Unknown.^2,3 Jerry Livingston Light was born on December 28, 1941.⁶ He died on January 30, 2007 at Virginia at age 65.³ He Jerry L. Light, 65, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. He was preceded in death by a son, David Light. His surviving family includes his mother, Josephine Light; stepmother, Louise Dillon Light; wife, Deliah A. Light; sons, Matthew E. Light and wife, Jenny and Joel A. Light and wife, Tina; brothers, Tony Light and Barry Light and wife, Julie; stepbrothers, Kenneth Pasley and wife, Gloria and Ronnie Pasley and wife Gaile; sister, Diana Fletcher and husband, James; grandson, Travis Light and his parents, Teresa and Doug Phares; granddaughter, Emma Light; and many loving friends in Salem. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 3, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A Life Celebration service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Salem Baptist Church. The Rev. Everett Kier will officiate. on February 2, 2007.³

     Tony Allen Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He and Debbie Williams were divorced.² Tony Allen Light married Debbie Williams.² Tony Allen Light was born on December 1, 1947.⁶ He died on September 21, 2007 at Virginia at age 59.^6,2 He Tony Allen Light, 59 of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 21, 2007. An employee at Yokohama, Tony retired after 30 years of service. A loving son, dad and brother, Tony is fondly remembered as a compassionate man who was always willing to help anyone in need. He is also remembered for his love of hunting and playing darts. He is preceded in death by his father, Warren Light, a brother, Jerry Light, and a nephew, David Light. He is survived by his loving daughter, Tammy Light; his mother, Josephine M. Light; a brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Julie Light; a sister and brother-in-law, Dianna and James Fletcher; a sister-in-law, Dee Light; and his former wife, Debbie Williams. He is also survived by his stepmother, Louise Light; stepbrothers, Ronnie Pasley and his wife Gaile, and Kenneth Pasley and his wife Gloria; nephews, Joel and Matt Light and Kevin Fletcher; nieces, Kimberly Tylka, Sarah Light, Jessica Light and Karen Lilly; great-nephew, Travis Light, great-niece, Emma Light; special cousins, Kenneth and Betty Blunt; and numerous friends, cousins and other relatives. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 12 noon Thursday, September 27, 2007 with Michael W. Shorter officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday September 26, 2007, at Oakey's North Chapel. on September 23, 2007.²

     Dianna Jo Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Barton.⁴ She married Unknown Barton.⁴ Dianna Jo Light was born circa 1946.² As of circa 1977,her married name was Fletcher.² She married James A. Fletcher circa 1977.^1,3,6,2 Dianna Jo Light died on December 31, 2014 at Virginia.² She Dianna Jo Light Fletcher, 68, of Roanoke, died Wednesday morning, December 31, 2014. Dianna was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked in the Insurance department at Carilion Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Josephine Myers Light; her daughter, Karen Leigh Lilly; and her brothers, Jerry L. and Tony A. Light. Surviving are her devoted and loving husband of 37 years, James A. Fletcher, of Roanoke; her son, Kevin Fletcher and wife, Kristina, of Salem; her daughter, Janet Johnston, of Richmond; her grandsons, Conner and Evan Fletcher, William and James Lilly; her great granddaughter, Karen Lilly; her brother, Barry L. Light and wife, Julie, of Roanoke as well as several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at noon Friday, January 2, 2015 at Oakey's North Chapel, with Bishop Tommy Lee Williams conducting. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2014 at Oakey's North Chapel. on January 1, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-6362.⁴ Earl Washington Leighton was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on January 11, 1907 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Lottie Evelyn Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on July 1, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,2 Earl Washington Leighton died on December 25, 1983 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 76.²

     Earl Gilmer Leighton Sr. was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on April 29, 1943 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Nancy Sue Harrington on June 29, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Earl Gilmer Leighton Sr. and Nancy Sue Harrington were divorced on April 10, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Earl Gilmer Leighton Sr. died on September 26, 2004 at Southampton Co., Virginia, at age 61.^7,4

     Joan Carol Leighton was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Doss.³ She married Richard Melville Doss Jr.^3,6 Joan Carol Leighton was born on October 18, 1931 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² As of October 15, 1950,her married name was Harris.⁷ She married Norman Luther Harris on October 15, 1950 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁷ Joan Carol Leighton and Norman Luther Harris were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ Joan Carol Leighton died on May 17, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^3,8 She Joan Carol Doss, 82, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She loved painting, gardening and cooking. Joan really enjoyed being in the outdoors, where she could watch birds and fish. She was a selfless person and always put others ahead of herself. Joan was a devout Christian and loved to read her Bible. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Melville Doss Jr; parents, Earl Washington and Lottie Myers Leighton; sisters, Irma Dooley, Dorothy Jean Goad, and Annie Mae Coleman; and brother, Earl Washington Leighton Jr. Joan is survived by her two sons, Richard Melville Doss III and wife, Stephanie Starr, and Michael Dean Doss and wife, Tracy Lynn; grandchildren, Austin Michael Doss, Leighton Creed Doss, Amber Anne Shelor, and Matthew James England; great-grandson, Waylon Cole Shelor; sister, Shirley Dooley; brother-in-law, Harold Dean Doss; beloved dog, Casey; and numerous nieces and nephews. on May 20, 2014.³

     Dorothy Jean Leighton was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-48-8675.⁶ Her married name was Goad.¹ She married Archie Frederick Goad.^1,2 Dorothy Jean Leighton was born on July 15, 1934 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3,6 She died on January 30, 2013 at age 78.^5,6

     Shirley Lou Leighton Shirley Lou Dooley, Jun 27, 1936 - Oct 10, 2024. Shirley Lou Dooley, 88, of Troutville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She is survived by her son, Cline, and his wife Jennifer (grandson Cody) of Daleville, daughters Clinette Wilson of Troutville, Evelyn Sawyer of West Virginia (granddaughter Shawna), and Shirley Dunbar of Florida, many other grandchildren and great grandchildren, and long time family friend, Gary Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lottie Leighton, and her husband, Cline Dooley, Sr. She loved her soap operas and working puzzle books. Known to many as the “Butterfly Lady”, she loved everyone, especially her family, and you weren’t going to tell her bye without a hug! She was the sweetest Mom and Maw Maw in the world and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Burial will be in Daleville Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vinton for taking such great care of Mom for the past several months.³ She was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 27, 1936 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of November 6, 1954,her married name was LaRue.⁵ She married Joseph Lindenberger "Leonard" LaRue on November 6, 1954 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ Shirley Lou Leighton and Joseph Lindenberger "Leonard" LaRue were divorced on November 2, 1962 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ As of November 26, 1962,her married name was Dooley.⁸ Shirley Lou Leighton married Cline William Dooley Sr. on November 26, 1962 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^9,3,8,10 Shirley Lou Leighton died on October 10, 2024 at Virginia at age 88.³

     Irma Cecile Leighton was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-8677.⁸ She was born on February 22, 1939 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4,5 As of April 5, 1958,her married name was Andrews.⁴ She married Junior John Andrews on April 5, 1958 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,9,4,10 As of June 4, 1973,her married name was Dooley.⁴ Irma Cecile Leighton married Herman Edward Dooley Sr. on June 4, 1973 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 Irma Cecile Leighton died on March 7, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^8,2,9 She Irma C. Dooley, of Botetourt, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 7, 2005. She was born February 22, 1939 in Botetourt County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Lottie and Earl Leighton, Sr. She was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Leighton, Jr. Surviving is her loving husband of 31 years, Herman E. Dooley, Sr., daughter, Linda G. Dooley and her husband, Hayden; daughter, Deborah S. Thompson and her husband, Robert, son Johnny Ray Andrews; son, Herman E. Dooley, Jr. and his wife, Penny, eight grandchildren; one greatgrandson, Caleb A. Morris; four sisters, Joanne Doss, Shirley Dooley, Dorothy Goad and Annie Coleman; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, many friends including special friends Judy and Chris Compton. A graveside service will be held in the Mausoleum of Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on March 10, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-72-6950.⁵ Annie Mae Leighton was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Coleman.³ She married Lonnie Lee Coleman Sr.³ Annie Mae Leighton was born on September 24, 1946 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,6 She died on May 21, 2011 at Virginia at age 64.^5,3 She Annie Mae Coleman, 64, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Lonnie Lee Coleman Sr. Surviving family include her daughter, Lisa Coleman; sons, Timmy Coleman and Lonnie Coleman Jr; sisters, Dorothy Goad and Shirley Dooley; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Troutville Cemetery. on May 24, 2011.³

     Lonnie Lee Coleman Sr. was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 230-46-1300.⁵ He married Annie Mae Leighton, daughter of Earl Washington Leighton and Lottie Evelyn Myers.¹ Lonnie Lee Coleman Sr. was born on February 22, 1941 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He died on May 15, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^5,4,3 He COLEMAN, Lonnie Lee Sr., 61, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Earl and Betty Alice Coleman, his three sisters, Catherine Coleman Hosey, Virgie Coleman Matheney, Linda Coleman Dotson, and his brother, Lawrence Junior Coleman. Surviving are his wife, Annie Mae Coleman; his sons, Lonnie Lee Coleman, Jr. of Buchanan, Timothy (Timmy) Guy Coleman of Vinton; his daughter, Lisa Ann Coleman of Lexington; his brother, Earl Wayne Coleman of Springfield; his sisters, Bonnie Cook and husband, Danny of Manassas, Millie Hylton of Ashland, Va., Emma Wolfrey and husband, Jessie of Quantico, Va; eight grandchildren. Graveside service will be held in Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt County, Wednesday, May 22, 2002, 11 a.m., with the Rev. L.W. Carter and the Rev. Buddy Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on May 21, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4512.⁸ Richard Melville Doss Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,7 He married Joan Carol Leighton, daughter of Earl Washington Leighton and Lottie Evelyn Myers.^1,7 Richard Melville Doss Jr. was born on July 3, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,8,4,5 He died on March 25, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,9,3,8,7 He DOSS, Richard Melville, Jr. (R.M.) 75, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 25, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Melville Doss, Sr. and Ellen Rice Doss; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy D. and Glenn Brown; and an infant brother. Mr. Doss was a graduate of William Fleming High School, a Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Joan Leighton Doss; daughters, Sue D. Porterfield, Roanoke, Donna M. Doss, Vinton; sons, Richard William Doss and wife Lisa, Vinton, Richard M. Doss, III, Michael D. Doss and wife Tracy, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Justin Porterfield, Kevin Porterfield and wife Kristin, all of Roanoke; Matthew, Zachary and Sarah Doss, Vinton, Austin Doss,Roanoke, and Todd Walls, of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, H. Dean Doss, Herbert C. Doss and wife, Bodie, all of Virginia Beach; nephew, Tommy Brown, Botetourt County. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Nobbee, the nurses, doctors and staff at the V. A. Medical Center in Salem for their care, kindness and prayers. Private interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 26, 2001.⁷

     Archie Frederick Goad was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Dorothy Jean Leighton, daughter of Earl Washington Leighton and Lottie Evelyn Myers.^4,5 Archie Frederick Goad was born on July 21, 1934 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on January 22, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^1,2,3 He Mr. Archie Frederick Goad, age 57, died Wednesday, January 22, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Goad; three daughters, Kathy L. Beckner, Dreama A. Vongphakdy, both of Blue Ridge; Tammy A. Caldwell, Roanoke; five sons, Frederick A. Goad, Roanoke; Michael W. Goad, Cloverdale; Ricky L. Goad, Roanoke; Archie G. Goad, Cloverdale; Timothy J. Goad, Roanoke; one sister, Evelyn J. Campbell, Roanoke; two brothers, Clarence P. Goad, Fincastle; Douglas W. Goad, Richmond; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. A graveside services will be held at the Troutville Cemetery on January 23, 1992.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-6039.⁷ Cline William Dooley Sr. was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,8 He was born on October 1, 1927 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,8,3,4,5 He married Shirley Lou Leighton, daughter of Earl Washington Leighton and Lottie Evelyn Myers, on November 26, 1962 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,9,2,8 Cline William Dooley Sr. died on May 8, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^7,1,8,6 He Cline W. Dooley, Sr., 77, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2005 surrounded by the love and support of his family. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Ollie Wymer Dooley; sister, Frances Smith and his brothers, Hughston and Charles Dooley. Cline is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Shirley L. Dooley; children, Shirley Ann Dunbar and her husband Kenneth, Evelyn Sawyer, Clinette Wilson and Cline Dooley, Jr; sister, Kathryn Spencer and her husband James "Red"; brother, James Robert Dooley and his wife Jeanene; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Interment Daleville Cemetery. on May 10, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-3554.⁶ Herman Edward Dooley Sr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on March 1, 1942 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5 He married Irma Cecile Leighton, daughter of Earl Washington Leighton and Lottie Evelyn Myers, on June 4, 1973 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 Herman Edward Dooley Sr. died on June 12, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^6,2,4 He Herman Edward (Pidge) Dooley Sr., 71, of Wirtz, Va., formerly of Cloverdale, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1942, a son of the late William C. and Dorothy C. Dooley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Meadows and Vivian Minnix; and two brothers, Raymond "Red" Dooley and Hayden W. Dooley. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, Herman Dooley Jr. (Penny) and Johnny Andrews; daughters and son-in-law, Linda Dooley, and Deborah Thompson (Robert); nine grandchildren, Chad Dooley, Logan Dooley, Andrew Dooley, John and Jason Morris, John, Mark, Lindsey and David Cooper; five great- grandchildren, Caleb and Michael Morris, Jeremy, Blake and Troy Cooper; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on June 14, 2013.²

     Hayden William Dooley was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 223-50-4398.³ He was born on April 11, 1939 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Linda Gail Andrews, daughter of Junior John Andrews and Irma Cecile Leighton, on November 17, 1978 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Hayden William Dooley died on March 24, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^3,8,5,7 He Hayden W. Dooley, 67, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007. He is predeceased by his parents, a brother, two sisters and special friend Nick Janney. Hayden is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda G. Dooley; son, Andy Dooley; brothers, Herman Dooley and Roger Letchford; sister, Edna Letchford; many nieces; nephews; cousins and special friends including his "little buddy" Caleb Morris. Interment Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on March 26, 2007.⁷