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     Roy Vernon Horne was born circa 1897 at Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ He married Maida Irene Hann on April 20, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Judy Faye Perdue was born on May 11, 1947 at Newport News, Virginia.³ As of May 18, 1968,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Stephen Harold "Steve" Poff, son of Harold Newton Poff and Ida Irene Milliron, on May 18, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Judy Faye Perdue and Stephen Harold "Steve" Poff were divorced on March 22, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

     John Wesley Butterworth Sr. John Wesley Butterworth Sr., 64, of Roanoke, was taken home on Monday, August 11, 2014. A native and lifelong area resident, he was the son of the late Roy Wesley Butterworth Sr. and Rachel Poff Butterworth. He was employed as a paving supervisor with L.H. Sawyer Paving Company for over 40 years and was truly the hands that paved Roanoke. John, being hard headed and right 99% of the time, taught his children lots of lessons and common sense. He enjoyed Hunting Fishing and NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Wesley Butterworth Jr. He is survived by his former wife of 30 years, Janena "Kay" Butterworth; a son, Travis Butterworth; two daughters, Tracy Butterworth-Huffman and Breanna Butterworth; three grandchildren, Aryana Cox, Alizabeth Bailey and Emma Huffman; two brothers, including William Sherman Butterworth; seven sisters, many nieces and nephews; and his many loyal friends and neighbors at the Frontier Apartment Complex.³ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 6, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Josephine Richards on April 24, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ John Wesley Butterworth Sr. and Elizabeth Josephine Richards were divorced on March 8, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ John Wesley Butterworth Sr. married Janena Kay Oliver on July 23, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ John Wesley Butterworth Sr. and Janena Kay Oliver were divorced on August 27, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 John Wesley Butterworth Sr. died on August 11, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.³

     Elizabeth Josephine Richards was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of April 24, 1969,her married name was Butterworth.¹ She married John Wesley Butterworth Sr., son of Roy William Butterworth and Rachel Frances Poff, on April 24, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Josephine Richards and John Wesley Butterworth Sr. were divorced on March 8, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Elizabeth Josephine Richards died on June 5, 2017 at age 62.³

     Jeanette Marie Gilmore was born on March 28, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 As of April 24, 1969,her married name was Wise.¹ She married Danny Ray Wise Sr., son of William Curtis Wise and Clara Louise Poff, on April 24, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jeanette Marie Gilmore and Danny Ray Wise Sr. were divorced on April 13, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Jeanette Marie Gilmore died on November 2, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.² She Jeanette Gilmore Wise, 65, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 2, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Betty Gilmore Patsel; brother, Rodney Gilmore; and her son, Danny Ray Wise Jr. and wife, Sunday. on November 3, 2017.²

     Sarah Josephine Short Sara Josephine Leech, August 14, 1941 - October 18, 2021. Sara Josephine Leech, age 80 of Elliston went to be with the Lord October 18, 2021. Sara passed away at Carrington Place. She was preceded in passing by her parents, James Joshua Short and Murrelle Short; husband, William “Wayne” Leech; son, James Robert “Pyro” Leech; son-in-law, William B. Carneal, Jr. “Bobby;” brother, Paul Wayne Thomas; baby brother, Ralph; and baby sister, Sharon. Sara is survived by her mother, Clara Ferguson; three sisters: Louise, Ellen, and Diane; three brothers: Dennis, Danny, and Donnie. Sara was beloved wife to Wayne Leech; beloved mama to Sara Jacqueline Carneal, Sandra Renee Jones; son, William Wayne Leech, Jr; daughters-in-law: Crystal Leech and Christie Leech; son-in-law, Ronnie Jones. Sara is a beloved Nana to Ronald “Alijah” Everson, Maddie Carneal, Joey Leech, Joshua Leech, Christopher and Matthew Jones, Corey and Hue Everson, Logan, Ryan, Nevaeh, and Sydney; great-grandchildren: Jayden Gehmie, Josiah Wilkerson, Virginia, Sadie, Brixton, Hudson, and Thornton Leech, Katielynn, Annalee, and Lillian James. Additionally, the family would like to extend a special thanks to Johnny Burrell for the exception care and comfort he gave to Sara. Sara grew up in Vinton. She was an amazing seamstress and during her career, she worked at Kenrose, Oak Hall Cap and Gown, and RJ Whitaker Manufacturing where she held the position of “Head Floor Lady and Time Study.” Sara also worked as a nurse at Friendship Manor and Lewis Gale Medical Center in addition to private nursing. Sara was a devoted loving daughter, wife, Mama, and Nana. She was and exceptional seamstress and cook. When it came to sewing, she could make just about anything: from dresses to tops, shorts, Trico lingerie, jackets, Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, and satin pillows. Sara and Wayne loved nature and were avid campers and dog lovers. Sara touched the hearts of those who knew her and will be sadly missed by her beloved family and friends. She will forever remain in our hearts. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton.⁵ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 As of May 2, 1957,her married name was Witt.² She married Raymond Harvey Witt on May 2, 1957 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.² Sarah Josephine Short and Raymond Harvey Witt were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of May 8, 1969,her married name was Leech.¹ Sarah Josephine Short married William Wayne Leech Sr. on May 8, 1969 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 Sarah Josephine Short died on October 18, 2021 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁵

     Raymond Harvey Witt was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on September 9, 1922 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1923.^1,2,3,4 He married Sarah Josephine Short, daughter of James Joshua Short and Clara Louise Poff, on May 2, 1957 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.¹ Raymond Harvey Witt and Sarah Josephine Short were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Raymond Harvey Witt died on February 3, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^2,5 He Raymond Harvey Witt, 49, of 1130 S. Jefferson St., died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a former employe of Norfolk & Western Railway. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Witt, Bedford; two daughters, Miss Jackie Witt, Miss Sandra Witt, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Driscoll, Norfolk. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on February 4, 1973.⁵

     William Wayne Leech Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 225-48-2627.² He was born on July 24, 1938 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,7 He married Sarah Josephine Short, daughter of James Joshua Short and Clara Louise Poff, on May 8, 1969 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 William Wayne Leech Sr. died on July 11, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,3,8,7 He William (Wayne) Leech, Sr., 66, of Elliston, Va., went to be with the Lord, July 11, 2005 after a courageous battle with COPD. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Earl Adolph and Elizabeth Virginia Leech. And also by a brother, Larry Leech and sister, Debra Leech Amos. He is a beloved husband to Sara Jo Leech, beloved dad to Sara Jacqueline Carneal and Sandra Renee Jones, William Wayne Leech "Jr.", James Robert Leech, two daughters-in-law, Heather and Christie Leech and son-in-law. Ronnie Jones. "Wayne" is a beloved Papa to Staff Sergeant Ronald "Alijah" Everson, Christopher and Matthew Jones, Joey and Josh Leech, Maddie Carneal, Sydney Rector; great papa to Corey and Nhue Everson; two beloved sisters, Barbara Byers and husband, O.T. and Phyllis Spangler and husband Tom; beloved brother, Eldridge Leech and many family members and friends. "Wayne" was born in Covington, and grew up in Daleville. He obtained his degree of certification in Auto Body Work in Chicago in 1963. He worked for Vinton Motors, Berglund Chev., Truck Enterprise West Salem Body Shop and Custom Colors. Wayne ran four Sav-a-Com Auto Body Shops during his career. He was the best auto body man in the business. Upon his retirement Wayne and Sara loved nature, were avid campers, dog lovers, together they raised "Yorkees, favorites being Betty Jean, Teddy Bear, Baby, Tweetie and Jimmy. Wayne was an exceptional, caring, loving husband, daddy and brother and Papa. He touched the hearts of those who knew him; he will be sadly missed by his family and friends, for he will forever remain in their hearts. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 13, 2005.⁷

     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