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     Billy Albert Stephens was buried at Markle Cemetery, Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born circa May, 1927 at Allen Co., Indiana.¹ He married Dorothy Joan Roebuck on August 11, 1951.^4,5 Billy Albert Stephens died on October 7, 1963 at Indiana.^4,5

     Dorothy Joan Roebuck was buried at Markle Cemetery, Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,2 She was born on July 17, 1931 at Allen Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of August 11, 1951,her married name was Stephens.² She married Billy Albert Stephens, son of Basil Esta Stephens and Opal T. Baker, on August 11, 1951.^3,2 Dorothy Joan Roebuck died on October 26, 2006 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 75.^1,2 She Dorothy J. Wood, 75, of Markle, died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at the Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wood was a 1949 graduate of Lafayette Central High School in Allen County. She worked as a cook at the Markle Health Care for several years and was a member of the Markle United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wood was born July 17, 1931, in Allen County to Clarence and Cecelia Gibson Roebuck. Her first marriage was to Billy A. Stephens on Aug. 11, 1951. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1963. Her second marriage was to Harold E. Wood on Aug. 19, 1967. He preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Roger Stephens of Huntington and Bill Stephens of North Manchester; a daughter, Diane Fisher of Temecula, Calif; a stepson, Harold E. Wood II of Markle; a stepdaughter, Earlynn Worster of Warren; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Glenn "Pap" Roebuck of Yoder; and two sisters, Phyllis Kreigh of Roanoke and Doris Dull of Fort Wayne. Three brothers, Harold Roebuck, Dale Roebuck, and Don Roebuck, and three sisters, Marjorie Roebuck, Virginia Mettert, and Evelyn Fisher, preceded her in death. Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Myers Funeral Home, Markle Chapel. Services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kathie Jones officiating. Interment will be at the Markle Cemetery. Preferred memorials are contributions to the Markle United Methodist Church care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770. on October 31, 2006.²

     James Lee "Jim" Stephens was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on February 3, 1944 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.² He died on November 6, 2008 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 64.^1,2 He James Lee Stephens, 64, of Huntington, passed away at 1:08 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Oak Brook Village Nursing Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel with Pastor James Bachman officiating. Interment will be at the Glenwood Cemetery in Roanoke. Memorials are to Roanoke Baptist Church in care of Myers Funeral Home. on November 11, 2008.¹

     George Henry Stephens was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 2, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 He died on May 22, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 1.^1,2

     Robert Boyle Mains was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.¹ He married Thelma E. Turner, daughter of Norton Commadore Turner and Minnie Ann Stephens.¹ Robert Boyle Mains was born on June 9, 1902 at Scotland.¹ He died on November 30, 1947 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 45.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 366-09-2542.¹ Swetanka J. "Sue" Toteff was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.² She was born on February 27, 1909 at Bulgaria.^1,3,4 As of September 27, 1930,her married name was Turner.⁵ She married Lewis Oscar Turner, son of Norton Commadore Turner and Minnie Ann Stephens, on September 27, 1930 at Grant Co., Indiana.⁵ Swetanka J. "Sue" Toteff died on March 30, 1998 at Rocky River, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 89.^1,3,4 She S. Sue Turner, 89, of Rocky River, Ohio, and formerly of Battle Creek died Monday, March 30, 1998, in Ohio. She was born Feb. 27, 1909, in Bulgaria. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Wilkinson of Fairview Park, Ohio; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Helen Moore of Battle Creek and Lillian Cartwright of Pensacola, Fla., She was preceded in death by a sister, Violet Poole, and a brother, Joseph Jordan. on April 1, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-20-2324.⁸ Joseph Reese Jenkins was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, West 10th Street, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 18, 1893 at Gilmore Mills, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,8 He married Earle Blanche Stephens, daughter of Harry Millhouse Stephens and Mary James "Molly" Gowen, on April 16, 1927 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Reese Jenkins and Earle Blanche Stephens were divorced on October 17, 1949 at Culpeper Co., Virginia.² Joseph Reese Jenkins died on July 2, 1950 at Luray, Page Co., Virginia, at age 57.^5,6,8,7

     His Social Security Number was 228-22-1377.⁷ Robert Shields Jenkins was born on October 20, 1928 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He died on July 27, 2007 at Florida at age 78.^7,3

     Dorothy Delia Tysor was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 224-18-7248.³ She was born on October 18, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of November 15, 1958,her married name was Stephens.² She married John Marvin Stephens Jr., son of John Marvin Stephens Sr. and Rosalie Stuart Snead, on November 15, 1958 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 Dorothy Delia Tysor died on December 9, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^3,5,1 She PRICE, Dorothy Caperton Stephens, of Salem, died Monday, December 9, 1996. She was the wife of Ray K. Price Sr. Mrs. Price, a Salem native and long time private music teacher in Salem, was a past president of the Salem Music Club. She was very active in the Thursday Morning Music Club in which she held several offices. She was a former member of the Executive Board of the Roanoke Valley SPCA and a life time member of Salem Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Roanoke Music Teacher's Association. She is survived by her husband and one son, William G. Caperton; four stepchildren, R. Kenneth Price Jr., John B. Price, Margaret P. Perky, Elizabeth Price Gentry; several stepgrandchildren. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 10, 1996.⁵

     Evelyn Mary Peters was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She STEPHENS, Evelyn P., of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2003. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Chuck. Mrs. Stephens was retired from the Roanoke City School Board. She is survived by her son, Bill Stephens; a sister, Nancy Snyder; granddaughters, Kelley Wrenn, Kimber Rotty, Mary Lynn Wright and Anne Craig. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; and very special friends, Charlotte Magann, Jennie Litos and Vaughnetta Lamprinakos. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0764.² She was born on February 6, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of September 17, 1938,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married John Marvin Stephens Jr., son of John Marvin Stephens Sr. and Rosalie Stuart Snead, on September 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Evelyn Mary Peters and John Marvin Stephens Jr. were divorced on March 5, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Evelyn Mary Peters died on August 12, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^2,4,7,5

     John Marvin "Chuck" Stephens III was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^8,6 He was born on March 12, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,6 He married Janet Borwyn Stull on June 6, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ John Marvin "Chuck" Stephens III died on August 5, 1963 at Germany at age 24.^8,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-68-9684.⁸ James William "Bill" "Tank" Stephens was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 28, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,3,4 He married Rosemary Smith Chitwood on June 13, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,9 James William "Bill" "Tank" Stephens died on December 3, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^8,2,5 He James William (Bill) (Tank) Stephens, 63, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home following a short illness. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary Chitwood Stephens; brother, John Marvin (Chuck) Stephens II; father, John Marvin Stephens (John Henry); and mother, Evelyn Peters Stephens. Bill was a well known high school athlete. He attended Jefferson and Patrick Henry High Schools where he excelled in football, wrestling and track and field. He later went on to Clemson University where he played football. Bill was also well known in regard to his involvement in high school officiating (basketball/football) and fast pitch softball (Oak Hall Caps). He was an avid golfer, participating on several Hunting Hills Country Club Hall of Fame teams. Bill enjoyed SCCA sports car racing and on occasion modified vehicles to create memorable sports cars. He had the drive to pursue many diverse business ventures. From selling class rings for Jostens in the 70's to participating in the growth of Oak Hall Cap and Gown in the 80's to owning and operating a specialty car dealership (General Imports) in the 90's and finally fulfilling his life long dream of opening Tank's Bar-B-Que in 2002. His civic involvement included Chairperson of the Roanoke Valley MS Society and Roanoke Civic Center Commission. Surviving are his daughters, Mary Lynn Stephens Wright, Anne Stephens Craig and their husbands, Douglas R. Wright and Andrew F. Craig; sister, Virginia Morton and husband, Vincent. Also surviving are Bills (Poppies) five beloved grandchildren, Rachael Elizabeth Wright, Justin Douglas Wright, Natalie Rose Craig, William Thomas Wright and Caroline Grace Craig; and several cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend very special thanks to Nellie Barnes, John Trumbo, Burt and Melinda Albert, Carlton Wasky, Joyce Williams, Nancy Larson and the Bower family. They would also like to thank the staff on the 2nd floor at Richfield Retirement Community and the staff on the cardiac wing of Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital for their wonderful care. Special thanks to Dr. Phillip Bushkar, Dr. Stephen Harris and Dr. Jeff Fleisher (Va. Beach). Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 6, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-60-3664.³ Rosemary Smith Chitwood was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 17, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of June 13, 1964,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married James William "Bill" "Tank" Stephens, son of John Marvin Stephens Jr. and Evelyn Mary Peters, on June 13, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Rosemary Smith Chitwood died on September 17, 2003 at Virginia at age 62.^3,2 She STEPHENS, Rosemary Chitwood, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on her 62 nd birthday, Wednesday, September 17, 2003, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Irna Chitwood and her mother-in-law, Evelyn P. Stephens. Surviving are her loving husband of 39 years, Bill "Tank" Stephens; her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lynn and Doug Wright of Roanoke and Anne and Andrew Craig of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Rachael, Justin, and Will Wright, Natalie and Caroline Craig; a sister, Jane Chitwood Halsey of Independence, Va; a brother, Joseph Chitwood of Roanoke; four nephews and three nieces. Also remembered are special friends, Susan Dixon, Jenny Litos, Kaye Hylton, and Kay Lanter, all of Roanoke. Rosemary "Rosie" was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church for over thirty years and taught Sunday School for a number of years. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the people who have cared for Rosemary during her illness, Nellie Barnes, Dr. Timothy Hormel, the loving staff at the Joseph C. Thomas Center, the Recovery and Care Center at Richfield, and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Many thanks to the Alzheimer's Association for their love and support. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2003, at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel (989-3131). on September 19, 2003.²