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     Vernon Johnson Hall was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6401.⁶ He was born on March 16, 1897 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,5,4 He married Mary Adeline Perdue, daughter of John William Perdue and Octavia Docia Carr, on January 30, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Vernon Johnson Hall died on September 11, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-0605.³ Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,4 She was born on December 4, 1919 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,5 As of January 5, 1940,her married name was English.⁹ She married Raymond Lester English on January 5, 1940 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^9,10 Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall and Raymond Lester English were divorced on April 7, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall died on April 28, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^3,8,4 She Gertrude Hall English, age 72 of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon. She was a life long member of Vinton Wesleyan Church and a retired Dietary Supervisor at Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. Mrs. English was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Gracie Hennegar and is survived by four sons, Ray V. English, Roanoke; Larry W. English, Lynchburg; Michael W. English, Bent Mountain; William O. English, Vinton; three daughters, Mrs. Diane Shifflett, Roanoke; Mrs. Elaine Duncan, Roanoke; Mrs. Cathy Fletcher, Shelbyville, Tenn; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Howell, Richmond; Mrs. Elzora Harris, Roanoke; Mrs. Emma Fuller, Hopewell; Mrs. Martha Lavinder, Roanoke; twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Barnhardt Baptist Church Cemetery. on April 29, 1992.⁴

     Bessie Pearl Hall was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4901.⁴ She was born on March 10, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 As of August 10, 1940,her married name was Howell.³ She married Howard Edward Howell on August 10, 1940 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,8 Bessie Pearl Hall died on November 25, 1999 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 78.^4,9 She HOWELL, Pearl Hall, 78, of Richmond, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, November 25, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Howell. She is survived by three sisters, Emma H. Fuller of Richmond, Elzora H. Blankenship and Martha H. Lavinder, both of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in Dale Memorial Park. on November 27, 1999.⁸

     Grace Cleris/Clovis "Gracie" Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8,9 Her married name was Henegar.⁵ She married James Parley Henegar.¹⁰ Grace Cleris/Clovis "Gracie" Hall was born on February 23, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,8 She died on January 17, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^5,8,9 She Mrs. Gracie Hall Henegar, age 63, of 3233 Greenland Ave., N.W, passed away Saturday. Surviving are one son, James R. Henegar, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ann Robinson, Goodview; five sisters, Mrs. Gertrude English, Mrs. Elzora Harris, Mrs. Martha Lavinder, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Pearl Howell, Richmond; Mrs. Emma Fuller, Hopewell; also surviving are four grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 19, 1987.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-09-0509.⁴ Elzora Violet Hall was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^8,6 She was born on February 8, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 19, 1925.^3,4,8,5 As of August 18, 1943,her married name was Harris.³ She married Raymond Albert Harris on August 18, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,6,9 As of August 11, 1996,her married name was Blankenship.³ Elzora Violet Hall married James Lenwood Blankenship on August 11, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Elzora Violet Hall and James Lenwood Blankenship were divorced on March 16, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Elzora Violet Hall died on July 1, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^4,9,8,6 She Elzora Violet Harris, 80 of Roanoke, formally of Botetourt County, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005 surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was a faithful member of Waverly Place Baptist Church. Elzora was the Choir Mother, a member of the church B.A.L.L. Team, and enjoyed both bowling and aerobics in her free time. She was a volunteer for both the SHARE Program and at the Veterans Administration Hospital where she had devoted over 5000 hours of service. She is predeceased by her parents, Vernon and Mary Perdue Hall; her husband, Raymond Albert Austin Harris; infant son, Claude Kennith Harris; sisters, Gertrude H. English, Pearl H. Howell and Gracie H. Henegar. Elzora is survived by her son H.R. "Bobby" Harris and his wife Juanita; granddaughters, Kimberley Granahan and her husband Greg and Kelly Gills and her husband Todd; great grandchildren, Chad and Tabitha Gills and Cheyenne, Charlotte and Gregory Granahan; sisters, Emma H. Fuller and Martha H. Lavinder; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Interment Daleville Cemetery. on July 3, 2005.⁶

     Emma May Hall Emma May Hall Fuller, age 81, of Henrico, died March 11, 2010, at her residence. She is survived by three daughters, Mary F. Atkins of Mechanicsville, Linda F. Proffitt of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Nancy J. Fuller of Richmond. Survivors also include a sister, Martha Lavinder; two grandchildren, Lindsey A. Harris and Tyler E. Proffitt; and two great-grandchildren, Landry Harris and Marleigh Harris. A graveside service will be conducted at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester.⁴ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,9 She was born on January 28, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10,9,5 As of October 6, 1950,her married name was Fuller.³ She married Rolf Roscoe Fuller on October 6, 1950 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Emma May Hall died on March 11, 2010 at Henrico, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 81.^10,4,9,11

     Martha Pauline Hall was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 14, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of August 11, 1956,her married name was Lavinder.² She married Norman White Lavinder on August 11, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,5 Martha Pauline Hall died on September 6, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.⁵ She Martha Pauline Hall Lavinder, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman White Lavinder; her precious sisters and best friends, Gertrude English, Gracie Heneger, Pearl Howell, Elzora Harris, and Emma Fuller; and her parents, Vernon and Mary Hall. Martha is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Larry Reynolds Junior of Fredericksburg, Va., and Teresa and Cameron Zeigler of Roanoke, Va. She is also survived by her stepson, Gary Lavinder and his wife, Linda, of Statesville, N.C; her grandsons, Noah and Andrew Reynolds of Fredericksburg, Va., Daniel Reynolds of Lynchburg, Va., and Harrison and his wife, Stephanie Reynolds, of Newport News, Va. She was also blessed with many cherished nieces and nephews and beloved in laws. Martha loved her supportive friends and staff at the Fairington Apartments. The nursing staff at the Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center and the team at Carilion Hospice gave her months of professional and loving care. Martha began a career in the photographic industry with her second family of co-workers and customers at Ewald Clark in downtown Roanoke, Va. She was trained at the Kodak school in Rochester, N.Y. After taking a career pause to raise her children, she returned to Ewald Clark until her retirement. While she loved her work, her true calling was being a mother and grandmother. She put her children first and filled her home with unconditional love. She was never too busy to bake cookies, color in a coloring book, or play a fierce game of Wii bowling. She was always there to place a cool washcloth on a feverish head. After the loss of her husband, she displayed a tremendous strength that is our family's example of courage during this time of great loss. The celebration of her new life will be held during a graveside service at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 9, 2015.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-16-4755.² Howard Edward Howell was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^6,4 He was born on September 9, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^{1,7,2,3,4,8,5} He married Bessie Pearl Hall, daughter of Vernon Johnson Hall and Mary Adeline Perdue, on August 10, 1940 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,9 Howard Edward Howell died on November 20, 1995 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 74.^7,4,8

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-3431.⁸ Raymond Albert Harris was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 He was born on October 30, 1919 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1918.^1,2,4,5,8,7 He married Elzora Violet Hall, daughter of Vernon Johnson Hall and Mary Adeline Perdue, on August 18, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Raymond Albert Harris died on January 4, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,9,6,7 He Raymond Albert Harris, age 69, of 2117 Kenwood Blvd., died Monday in a Salem hospital. He was a life time member of the Chapter 3 of the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Elzora H. Harris; one son and daughter-in-law, H.R. (Bobby) and Juanita Huffman Harris; two granddaughters, Kimberley Renee and Kelly Michelle Harris. all of Roanoke; stepmother, Nannie H. Keith; one half brother, John H. Harris; one half sister, Nancy Goad, all of Troutville. Interment will be in Daleville Cemetery. on January 5, 1988.⁶

     Rolf Roscoe Fuller was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 223-28-5244.⁵ He was born on September 8, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3,6,7 He married Emma May Hall, daughter of Vernon Johnson Hall and Mary Adeline Perdue, on October 6, 1950 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Rolf Roscoe Fuller died on May 24, 1995 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 66.^2,3,5,4,7 He Rolf Roscoe Fuller, age 66, of Prince George, VA, died Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at his residence. He retired from Allied Signal Corp after 25 years service as a millwright. He served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Emma H. Fuller, Prince George; three daughters, Mary F. Atkins, Mechanicsville; Linda F. Proffitt, Glen Allen; Nancy J. Fuller, Richmond; sister, Elizabeth F. Craighead, Bedford; and two grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. on May 25, 1995.⁴

     Norman White Lavinder was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-16-6778.⁵ He was born on April 1, 1918 at Poages Mill, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Martha Pauline Hall, daughter of Vernon Johnson Hall and Mary Adeline Perdue, on August 11, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Norman White Lavinder died on March 31, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,2,3 He LAVINDER, Norman White, 74, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 31, 1993 in a local hospital. Mr. Lavinder was involved in the retail furniture and produce business in Roanoke for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley W. and Annie Simpson Lavinder. He is survived by his wife, Martha Hall Lavinder of Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda Lavinder of Statesville, N.C; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Larry Reynolds Jr. of Roanoke; and a daughter, Teresa Lavinder of Roanoke; two special grandsons, Harrison Cole and Daniel Tyler Reynolds of Roanoke; sisters, Mrs. Camille Joyce of Roanoke, Mrs. Lotherene M. Black of Melbourne, Fla., Mrs. Faye C. Mullins of Chattanooga, Tenn; four brothers, Forrest G. Lavinder Sr., Charles E. Lavinder, both of Roanoke, Alfred T. Lavinder of Glen Burnie, Md., Kyle F. (Jack) Lavinder of Shawsville; many beloved nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 2, 1993.²

     Raymond Lester English was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 His Social Security Number was 231-05-5481.⁷ He was born on September 19, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 He married Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall, daughter of Vernon Johnson Hall and Mary Adeline Perdue, on January 5, 1940 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^8,9 Raymond Lester English and Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall were divorced on April 7, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Raymond Lester English married Elizabeth Craig Patterson on January 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Raymond Lester English died on November 18, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^2,3,6 He Raymond L. English, age 66, of 1396 Buena Vista Avenue, S.E., died Friday evening at his residence. Mr. English was retired from Roanoke City Social Services. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Poff English; four sons, Ray V. English, Roanoke; Larry W. English, Michael W. English, William O. English, Vinton; three daughters Mrs. Diane Shifflett, Goodview; Mrs. Wanda Elaine Duncan, Roanoke; Mrs. Cathy Fletcher, Shelbyville, Tenn; one stepson, John M. Poff, Roanoke; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mary Strickler, Mrs. Jenny Wilkerson, Roanoke; one brother, W. C. English, Vinton; six sisters, Mrs. Maude Howell, Roanoke; Mrs. Nannie Holdren, Vinton; Mrs. Gladys Lucas, Roanoke; Mrs. Caudie West, Vinton; Mrs. Ruth Brown, Moneta; Mrs. Vera Hutchinson, Defiance, Ohio; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Barnhardt Baptist Church Cemetery. on November 21, 1983.⁶

     Jimmy Lester English was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 6, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He was born on August 6, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3

     Raymond Vernon "Ray" English was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 231-56-8968.⁹ He was born on February 13, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,5 He married Darlene Marie Ransom on December 11, 1964 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Raymond Vernon "Ray" English and Darlene Marie Ransom were divorced on July 9, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Raymond Vernon "Ray" English died on October 11, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^9,3,4 He Ray English, 67, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 11, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Gertrude English; one sister, Wanda Elaine Duncan; and infant brother, Jimmy English. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters, Larry English and wife Wanda, of Lynchburg, Michael English and wife, Pam, of Bent Mountain, Bill English and wife, Denise, of Salem, Diane Shifflett, of Roanoke and Cathy Fletcher, of Shelbyville Tenn; and many nieces and nephews. Ray Buddy (as he was affectionately known) never met a stranger and called everyone his buddy. He is remembered by many people where he grew up in Vinton and Southeast Roanoke. Funeral Service will be conducted at the graveside at the Barnhardt Baptist Church Cemetery. on October 13, 2010.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-74-4797.⁹ Wanda Elaine English was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on January 28, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,9,7 As of February 9, 1971,her married name was Duncan.² She married Donald Lee Duncan on February 9, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Wanda Elaine English and Donald Lee Duncan were divorced on May 8, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Wanda Elaine English died on June 30, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^1,3,9,11 She DUNCAN, Wanda Elaine, 47, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 30, 1997. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude Hall English. Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey L. Duncan and Gregory S. Duncan, both of Roanoke; two sisters, Diane Shifflett, Roanoke, Kathy Fletcher, Shelbyville, Tenn; four brothers, Ray English, Roanoke, Larry English, Lynchburg, Mike English, Bent Mountain; Billy English, Vinton; and a special friend, Vernon Miller. Interment will be in Barnhardt Baptist Church Cemetery, Stewartsville. on July 2, 1997.³

     Donald Lee Duncan Donald Lee Duncan, 66, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on August 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Calvin Duncan, Sr; mother, Thelma Lois Hudson; and brother, Charles Calvin Duncan, Jr. He is survived by those who will cherish their memories of him, sons: Jeffrey Lee Duncan (Kimberly), Gregory Scott Duncan (Shelly), Donald Ryan Duncan (Chasity), Zachary Alan Duncan (Kayla); nine grandchildren: Cassidy, Emily, Tyler, Lauren, Amiyah, Naudia, Preston, Aliya and Bradley; beloved pet chihuahua, Malcolm; special friends: Donald Lee Stewart and Bobby L. Booth; niece, Dawn Alisha Carter; nephew, Christopher Calvin Duncan; and many other family, friends, and neighbors. Donald was a truck driver with over thirty years of experience for several companies throughout the Roanoke Valley. He drove all over the United States and had untold girlfriends in every state. He loved hot rods, car and truck shows and enjoyed buying, selling and trading on Craig's List. He was a true bull-shitter and a made lots of deals. While he was able, he loved hunting and fishing in his spare time. He loved to spend his relaxing time at Smith Mountain Lake, having a good beer or jagermeister, hanging out with his friends. He was a Washington Redskins and Dale Earnhardt Fan. Most of all, Donald loved his grandkids with all his heart. He will be missed by those he loved and by those who loved him.³ He was born on September 4, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 He married Wanda Elaine English, daughter of Raymond Lester English and Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall, on February 9, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Donald Lee Duncan and Wanda Elaine English were divorced on May 8, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Donald Lee Duncan died on August 4, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.³

     Raymond Harold Dooley was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 224-46-5154.³ He was born on February 23, 1938 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^{1,8,2,3,4,7,6} He married Diane Elnora English, daughter of Raymond Lester English and Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall, on November 20, 1959 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Raymond Harold Dooley and Diane Elnora English were divorced on February 25, 1980 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁸ Raymond Harold Dooley married Edith Jeraldine "Jerrie" Jeffries, daughter of Julian Forrest Jeffries Sr. and Ida Mae Starling, on May 22, 1981 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,9 Raymond Harold Dooley died on October 17, 2001 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 63.^{2,3,10,11,4,7,5} He DOOLEY, Raymond Harold, (Red), 63, of Thaxton, passed away Wednesday morning, October 17, 2001. Red was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Jennings Creek Gospel Church, and had retired as a commercial salesman for Firestone Tire. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Dooley Meador. Survivors include his wife, Edith "Jerrie" Dooley; sons and daughter-in-law, William and Lois M. Dooley of Indian Valley; Walter L. Dooley of Powhatan; daughters and son-in-law, Ginger D. and S. Wayne Gilmore of Fincastle; Robin A. Dooley of Roanoke; stepchildren, Larry E. and Phong B. Wright of Goldsboro, N.C., Robert R. and Doris P. Wright of Roanoke; Gary W. Wright of Fincastle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman and Irma Dooley of Cloverdale; Haden and Linda Dooley of Blue Ridge; Roger and Robin Letchford of Roanoke; sisters and brother-in-law. Vivian and Billy Minnix of Hardy; Edna Letchford of Blue Ridge; two grandsons, Jonathan M. Ledbetter of Bedford and Jeremy W. Dooley of Indian Valley; thirteen stepgrandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. on October 19, 2001.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 223-40-2064.³ Wilson Arion Shifflett was born on May 13, 1932 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Diane Elnora English, daughter of Raymond Lester English and Gertrude Elnora "Gertie" Hall, on September 15, 1980 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Wilson Arion Shifflett died on July 21, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-09-0509.² James Parley Henegar was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Grace Cleris/Clovis "Gracie" Hall, daughter of Vernon Johnson Hall and Mary Adeline Perdue.⁷ James Parley Henegar was born on May 18, 1920 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4,8 He died on November 14, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,5,8,6 He James P. Henegar, age 64, of Greenland Avenue, N.W., passed away Wednesday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Gracie Henegar; one son, James Henegar, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret A. Robinson, Goodview; three brothers, David A. and Gene A. Henegar, both of Vinton; George L. Henegar, Jr., Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Thelma McCrickard, Roanoke; Mrs. Mildred Huffman, Stewartsville; Mrs. Gladys Pace, Vinton; Mrs. Ruby Mauldin, Arkansas; also surviving are four grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 16, 1984.⁶