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     Tonia Leigh Greer and William Douglas Hackett were divorced.^4,2 Tonia Leigh Greer was born on October 15, 1959 at Virginia.¹ As of June 21, 1980,her married name was Hackett.¹ She married William Douglas Hackett on June 21, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Tonia Leigh Greer died on March 22, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.² She Tonia Greer Hackett, 63, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lois Greer, and former husband and friend, William "Chip" Hackett. Tonia was a true warrior who fought metastatic breast cancer for 15 years. She counselled others with cancer diagnosis and inspired many to live life to the fullest. Although Tonia had countless friends that she had made through the years, she never met a stranger. Surviving is her daughter, Chelsae Barrett (Jakob), grandson, Wesley Barrett; brother, Jeff Greer; Special aunt, Carol Laprad; niece, Hillary Long (Sam); nephew, Seth Greer; special friend, Debbie Stokes (Jim); her OCC family; many friends; and her special pup, Jax. on March 24, 2023.²

     William Douglas Hackett William Douglas "Chip" Hackett, 61, of Fincastle, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, surrounded by his family after battling Glioblastoma brain cancer. Chip graduated from William Byrd High School, Class of 1977. He worked at CEI for over 20 years and most recently at Salem VA Medical Center. Chip was fondly known as "The Hackman" and never met a stranger. He loved riding his Harley, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Peggy Hackett and his sister, Lynette Coulter. Left to cherish his memory is his former wife, Tonia Hackett; their daughter, Chelsae Barrett (Jakob); grandson, Wesley; brother, Dean (Cheryl); brother-in-law, Mark Coulter; nephews, Corey, Chris (Tasha); and two great-nephews, Ethan and Oliver. Many close friends include Bobby Riley, Calvin Mitchell, Frank Hubbard and Paul Nester, and his faithful ever-present animal companions, Louie and Buddy. The family would like to thank his caregivers, Jeanette Buchanan, Melissa Wood and Anesa Vugdalic for their dedication, compassion, and kindness. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.³ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He and Tonia Leigh Greer were divorced.^3,4 William Douglas Hackett was born on April 2, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Tonia Leigh Greer, daughter of William Price "Bill" Greer and Lois Kathleen Poff, on June 21, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ William Douglas Hackett died on May 26, 2020 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 61.³

     Roy Lee Atkins was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on July 25, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Arlene Frances Poff, daughter of Harvey Leonard Poff and Ruby Mae Parrish, on December 22, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Roy Lee Atkins and Arlene Frances Poff were divorced on September 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Roy Lee Atkins Roy Lee Atkins, 91, passed away at home on Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, special friends, and neighbors. Roy was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Roy was born to Frank and Katie Atkins in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 25, 1932. He attended Jefferson High School and started his thirty plus year career at White Foundry at the age of 17. After retiring from White Foundry in 1985, he pursued a career in trucking with Fuller Automotive and with Schwerman Trucking, retiring for the second time in 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-one years, Joyce Hodges Atkins; parents, Frank and Katie Atkins; siblings, Jimmy Atkins, Christella McVey, and Ann Gross; and grandson, Jonathan Wright. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Bob) Yost, Sonya (Mike) Zaronsky, Catina Wright (Eddie Yeary), Sonya Mullins (Pete Aheron), and Sunnie "Nikki" (Cameron) Heflin; sixteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Roy's life is one that is described as hardworking, dedicated, loyal, fun loving, kind and compassionate. Roy attended Bonsack Baptist Church for a number of years, where he was baptized with his daughter, Michelle, in 2016. He also had a love for fishing which he enjoyed in recent years at Top Sail Island with special friends, Jody and Rhonda Smith. Roy devoted many hours in our community serving the less fortunate and donated countless hours at the Roanoke VHRC office. Special neighbors, friends, and caregivers, Gary and Danielle Foster, Steve and Libby Jones, Marie Gray, Sam Toney, Bob Ayers, Randy and Susan Ashberry, Howard and Linda McVey, Gary Smith, Dale Yopp, Mary Brubaker, and Kelsey Moe. Roy had so many special friends and neighbors. There are too many to list. The family would like to thank you all for your love and support. A special thank you for the wonderful team of caregivers, nurses and staff of Star City Health & Rehab and the Amedysis Hospice team. Regardless of the situation, Roy always had a pocket full of sunshine and shared his contagious smile with all who crossed his path. Dad, thank you for brightening all of our lives and showing us the true meaning of unconditional love. Graveside at Cedar Lawn Cemetery on Cove Road. on January 10, 1994.² He died on January 7, 2024 at Virginia at age 91.²

     Jeffrey Warren Wellons was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-02-8301.⁴ He was born on February 2, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Trudy Dianne Loop, daughter of Selma James Loop Jr. and Aletha Mae Poff, on December 6, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Jeffrey Warren Wellons and Trudy Dianne Loop were divorced on May 20, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Jeffrey Warren Wellons died on July 10, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^7,3,4,8,6 He A 45-year-old Elliston man died Sunday from injuries suffered in an alcohol-related wreck early that morning in Roanoke County, authorities said. Jeffrey W. Wellons was driving a 1986 Ford Thunderbird north in the southbound lanes of North Electric Road near Sheraton Drive when the vehicle struck a Mercedes sedan head-on, police said. Wellons, one of seven people hospitalized after the 1:40 a.m. accident, died at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was legally drunk, according to Roanoke County police Lt. David McMillan. Police also said Wellons was not wearing a seat belt. His two passengers also were hospitalized, as were the driver of the Mercedes and three passengers. Except for Wellons, police would not identify any of the injured or discuss their conditions. on July 12, 2005.⁷ He Jeffery Warren Wellons, 46, of Shawsville, died in Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a car accident on Sunday morning, July 10, 2005. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Edith Wellons. Surviving family include his children, Cheryl Dee Wellons of Atlanta, Ga., and Christie Lee Wellons of Elliston and brothers Woody Wellons of Elliston and Dell Wellons of Salem. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 13, 2005.³

     Stephen Mark Henry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 His Social Security Number was 227-76-5066.² He was born on June 1, 1952 at Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York.^1,6,2,3,5 He married Linda Joyce Weaver, daughter of Raymond Charlie Weaver and Betty Jane Poff, on February 1, 1981 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Stephen Mark Henry and Linda Joyce Weaver were divorced on September 9, 1994 at Virginia.³ Stephen Mark Henry died on July 21, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.^6,2,4,7,5 He Stephen Mark Henry on Sunday, July 21, 2002, our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather and brother, departed this life to join his Savior Jesus Christ; his father, Harold S. Henry; and grandparents, Niles C. Bateman and Veva Bateman Drumm, and Elwin and Edith Henry in heaven. Stephen was gifted in using his musical talents to entertain and enhance the many lives that he touched in wedding parties and nursing homes. Born June 1, 1952 in Schenectady, New York, Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Alvis Henry; devoted mother, Barbara Bateman Henry of Salem; proud son, Mark D. Henry of Palm Beach, Fla; loving daughter, Marcie Henry; brother, Douglas Henry and wife, Christine of Richmond; sister, Marilyn Henry of Roanoke; his wife's two children, Angela Froeschl and Christopher Alvis; grandson, Michael Froeschl; nieces, Lauren and Kelsey Henry; and several aunts and uncles. Interment services will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 22, 2002.⁵

     JoAnne Kelly JoAnne Kelly, September 17, 1940 - April 8, 2023. JoAnne Kelly peacefully passed on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family during the last few days of her life. JoAnne was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe Cornelius Kelly, and Susie Hall Kelly; her brothers, Roscoe Kelly, Jr., and Wayne Kelly; her children, Charles William Calvert, Jr; and her great-grandchild, Dakota Elizabeth Wise. Those left to cherish JoAnne’s memory are her children, David Wayne Calvert, Deborah Sue Wise, Tina Louise Scott (Wayne), and Lisa Rae Abshire (Gary Elliott); her grandchildren, Michael, Kelley, Curtis, John William, Matt, Halee, Chad, and Cierria; her great-grandchildren, Angel, Andrew Jackson, Bailey, Laelin, Kayleigh, Liam, Emerson, Emma, Brayleigh Joanne, River, and Eli; and sister-in-law, Almeda Kelly. A special thank you to Donna and Tommy for all their love and support.³ She was born on September 17, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of March 16, 1981,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Clifton Wayne Conner, son of Sheldon Garwood Conner and Evelyn Poff, on March 16, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ JoAnne Kelly and Clifton Wayne Conner were divorced on March 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ JoAnne Kelly died on April 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 82.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-68-9619.³ Eric Leon Edwards was buried at Patton Edwards Family Cemetery, Rt. 1, Clinchco, Dickenson Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 6, 1955 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Alice Faye Alls, daughter of Ralph Eugene Alls and Evelyn Lucille Poff, on August 29, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Eric Leon Edwards and Alice Faye Alls were divorced on March 25, 1985.⁶ Eric Leon Edwards died on November 13, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41.^3,4,5,7 He EDWARDS, Eric Leon, 41, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 1996. He was a former employee of General Electric. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Patton and Mollie Edwards; and his maternal grandparents, Lester and Lillie Deel. He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Elsie Edwards of Blue Ridge; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Linda Edwards of Blue Ridge; two sisters, Wanda Moore of Dante and Mary Deel of Blue Ridge; a host of nephews and nieces. Burial will follow in the Patton Edwards Family Cemetery, Rt. 1, Lick Creek Section, Clinchco. on November 16, 1996.⁴