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     John Daniel Finney Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 225-10-6095.⁵ He was born on January 11, 1913 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,8,6,7} He married Matilda Alice Thomas, daughter of Eldridge Washington Thomas and Early Rose Poff, on July 2, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,4 John Daniel Finney Jr. died on October 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^3,4,5,7

     Ruth Ann Ober Ruth Ann Ober Fornes, Mar 14, 1953 - Oct 14, 2024. Ruth Ann Ober Fornes, 71 of Roanoke, Virginia passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Fornes; her parents, Harry K. Ober and M. Marie Bell; and her brothers, Ken Ober (Linda) and Donnie Ober (Diane). Ruth, or "Tinker" as many knew her, was born in Woodbridge, Virginia and grew up mostly on Bent Mountain in Roanoke. She worked as a Medical Assistant at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem for over 36 years. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Poff of Blacksburg, Virginia and Tonya Poff of Farmville, Virginia. She loved her grandchildren, Andy Poff (Savannah), Bailey Poff (fiancé Annalee Lowman), Hunter Poff (Camryn) and Alexandra Clark. She was also smitten with her great grandsons, Baker and Easton; Ruth is also survived by her brother, Billy Ober (Libby); and many nieces, nephews and greats that she loved as well. Ruth was one strong lady who lived with chronic illnesses since the age of 42. She was blessed to have very supportive friends and family. The family would like to say a special thank you to her neighbors, Diane and Ronnie Atkins, and Jessie, Brian and Heidi Cato as well as many others in Tinker Creek who were so helpful in assisting her to live independently. The family also wants to express gratitude to her primary care physician for the past fifteen years, Dr. Q Raza. She loved and respected him and the care he provided.⁴ She was born on March 14, 1953 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of September 20, 1969,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Albert Harvey Poff Jr., son of Albert Harvey Poff Sr. and Lela Mae "Bitts" DeWeese, on September 20, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Ruth Ann Ober and Albert Harvey Poff Jr. were divorced on March 31, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ As of July 23, 1977,her married name was Haynes.¹ Ruth Ann Ober married James William Haynes on July 23, 1977 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 26, 1982,her married name was Penn.¹ Ruth Ann Ober married James Kirkwood Penn on May 26, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Ruth Ann Ober and James Kirkwood Penn were divorced on April 11, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Ruth Ann Ober married Roy Winston Fornes on February 20, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,1,7 As of February 20, 1993,her married name was Fornes.¹ Ruth Ann Ober died on October 14, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-64-6791.⁷ Walter Craig Herndon was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,6 He was born on October 8, 1946 at Harmon, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,5,8 He married Judy Sharon Poff, daughter of Clinton William Poff and Leona Georgia Grim, on February 21, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Craig Herndon and Judy Sharon Poff were divorced on April 27, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Walter Craig Herndon died on March 30, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^7,2,3,8,6 He HERNDON, Walter Craig, (Doc), 53, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 30, 2000. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1967. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, William Craig "Bo" Herndon, and Sheila Herndon; daughter, Alice "Birdie" Herndon; mother, Mabel Herndon, sisters and brothers, Sherry Carver. Jerry Herndon, Terry Herndon, Doak Herndon, Connie Poff, Helen Herndon, Kelly Tolman, Danny Herndon, and Kim Herndon; grandchildren, William Craig Herndon, Jr., Matthew Cole Herndon. Funeral services will be at the graveside with military honors by the VFW Post #1264 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 1, 2000.⁶

     James Landon Peggins was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He James L. Peggins, 66, of Vinton, VA passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was a United States Army veteran of thirteen years. Survivors are daughters, Missy (Timmy) Peggins and Jamie Bonds; sons, Charlie and Richard Peggins; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister...⁴ He was born on March 19, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mary Ann Weaver, daughter of Raymond Charlie Weaver and Betty Jane Poff, on May 15, 1970 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ James Landon Peggins and Mary Ann Weaver were divorced on February 24, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.² James Landon Peggins died on February 2, 2017 at Virginia at age 66.⁴

     Cassandra Anita Asberry was born on November 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 19, 1970,her married name was Wise.¹ She married Donnie Charles Wise, son of William Curtis Wise and Clara Louise Poff, on June 19, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Cassandra Anita Asberry died on December 12, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.³ She Cassandra Asberry (Cass) Wise, 68, of Roanoke, Va., celebrated her first day in Heaven on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She joyfully was reunited with her parents, Emory and Alma Stacey; and her daughter, Stacey Lynn Wise. Left to mourn her passing is her beloved husband of 49 years, Donnie Wise; two sisters, Lynn Fagg (Richard) and Kaye Meadows (Barry); two brothers, Jim Asberry (Mary Ann) and Randy Asberry (Susan); many nieces and nephews who looked up to her as their second Mom; two brothers-in-law, Danny Wise (Debbie) and Dennis Wise (Rhonda); sisters-in-law, Ellen Cordle (John), Louise Bandy (Kenneth), Diane Benson (Bill), and Glendean Barnett and Priscilla; mother-in-law, Clara Ferguson; and close friends and business partners, Vic Foti (Sue) and their entire family. Cass was a savvy businesswoman as a managing partner of Viacom Inc., which owned restaurants such as Western Sizzlin, Fuddruckers, and numerous petroleum companies. on December 15, 2019.³

     Paul Carlton Drewery was born on September 20, 1924 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ He married Clara Earlene Thomas, daughter of Raymond A. Thomas and Annie V. Trusler, on July 31, 1970 at Stanleytown, Henry Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-72-6056.⁷ Lucky Steve Weddle was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.⁸ He was born on July 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4 He married Doris Jelene/Jalene Kessler on July 31, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lucky Steve Weddle and Doris Jelene/Jalene Kessler were divorced on August 29, 1991 at Bristol, Virginia.³ Lucky Steve Weddle died on August 2, 1997 at age 48.⁷

     Patrick Henry Martin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 225-10-9200.⁴ He was born on March 15, 1908 at Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Anna Madaline "Annie" Jennings, daughter of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on September 15, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Patrick Henry Martin died on January 17, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^4,3,2