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     Connie Frances Hardy Connie Huffman, May 4, 1960 — May 22, 2012. Connie Frances Hardy Huffman, age 52, of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was born May 4, 1960 the daughter of the late Charles Hardy. Surviving are her mother, Thelma Hardy of Rocky Mount; son, Derrick Wayne Huffman; daughter-in-law, Mary Huffman and her two children, Adam and Tristin; one granddaughter; sister, Polly Hicks and Roger; two nieces, Kimberley Stump, Sherri Krauss and Eric; mother-in-law, Ruby Hicks; loving companion of over 15 years, Carl Hicks; friend and confidant, Richard Stump. Funeral services will be conducted at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, VA. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 227-94-6104.⁶ She was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,4 She was born on May 4, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6 As of June 4, 1976,her married name was Huffman.¹ She married Larry Wayne Huffman on June 4, 1976 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Connie Frances Hardy and Larry Wayne Huffman were divorced on November 16, 1977.¹ Connie Frances Hardy married Larry Wayne Huffman on October 28, 1983 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Connie Frances Hardy and Larry Wayne Huffman were divorced on May 22, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Connie Frances Hardy died on May 22, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 52.^4,6,5

     Larry Wayne Huffman was buried at Yopp Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He Larry Wayne Huffman, age 57 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was born March 13, 1955 and was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth R. Huffman; son, Derrick Huffman; brother, Robert "J.R." Huffman. Surviving are his wife, Nina Jo Huffman; mother, Esther F. Huffman; son, Brian Huffman; sisters, Shirley and Butch Cooner, Linda and Allen Wainwright, Betty and Gary Guthrie; three stepchildren; five step-grandchildren; three grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Mike and Anita Hale, Peanut and Wilbur Jewel, John and Pat Hale; sister-in-law, Karen Huffman; very special friend, Doug and Candy McPeak. Larry was employed for 17 years at McNeil Paving Co. Graveside service will be conducted from the Yopp Family Cemetery.² His Social Security Number was 225-80-2155.⁶ He was born on March 13, 1955 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 He married Connie Frances Hardy, daughter of Charles Conel Hardy and Thelma Pauline Mills, on June 4, 1976 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Larry Wayne Huffman and Connie Frances Hardy were divorced on November 16, 1977.¹ Larry Wayne Huffman married Connie Frances Hardy, daughter of Charles Conel Hardy and Thelma Pauline Mills, on October 28, 1983 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7 Larry Wayne Huffman and Connie Frances Hardy were divorced on May 22, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Larry Wayne Huffman married Nina Jo "Neena" Hale, daughter of Raymon Howard Hale Sr. and Joyce Lee Austin, on December 17, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Larry Wayne Huffman died on January 9, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^2,6,4

     Ruth Gynelle/Gynell Mills was buried at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 0.3 miles west of the church on Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on March 6, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,10 As of November 13, 1954,her married name was Webster.² She married Johnnie Richard Webster on November 13, 1954 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,7 Ruth Gynelle/Gynell Mills died on August 14, 2020 at Virginia at age 85.¹⁰ She Ruth Mills Webster, age 85, of Boones Mill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1935. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Richard Lee Webster; daughter, Carolyn Webster Reed; and great-grandson, Gabriel Webster. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Johnnie Richard Webster; daughter, Rosemary Webster Dolinger; grandsons, Richard Keith Webster (Kelly) and Michael Ashton Atkins (Tori); great-grandsons, Jacob Webster, Zachary Webster, and Graham Webster; also numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren where graveside services will be held at the church cemetery. on August 16, 2020.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 230-38-0396.⁶ Robert Cornelius Gibson was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3 He was born on January 11, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,6,5 He married Peggy L. Mills, daughter of George Edgar Mills and Eliza Ella "Lizzie" Conner, on May 19, 1962 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,3 Robert Cornelius Gibson Robert Cornelius Gibson, 77, of Boones Mill, died Saturday, June 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie R. Gibson and Edith Farris Gibson; brothers, Joseph B. Gibson and John L. Gibson. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Mills Gibson; son, George Gibson and wife, Louella, of Wirtz; daughter, Rita Peterson and husband, Robert, of North Carolina; grandchildren, Adam Peterson, Brittney Peterson; his special little boy, Dillon Gibson; sister-in-law, Nellie Gibson, of Boones Mill; sisters, Geneva Chittum and husband, Douglas, of Goodview, Martha Yopp and husband, Joe, of Boones Mill, Joyce McGuire and husband, Larry, of Rocky Mount, Ella Cooper and husband, Donnie, of Rocky Mount; brother, Arthur Gibson and wife, Gail, of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted from Mountain View Memorial Park. on May 21, 2010.³ He died on June 19, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 77.^7,3,6,4

     Richard Lee Webster was buried at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 0.3 miles west of the church on Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 16, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Gail Frances Simmons on May 22, 1976 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Lee Webster died on September 23, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.^4,5 He Richard Lee Webster, 49, of Roanoke and formerly of Boones Mill, died Saturday, September 23, 2006. He was a member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard "Keith" and Kelly Webster, of Ft. Mill, S.C; grandson, Jacob Richard Webster, of Ft. Mill, S.C; parents, J. Richard and Ruth Webster, of Boones Mill; two sisters, Rosemary Dolinger and husband, Robert, of Boones Mill, and Carolyn Webster, of Roanoke; two nephews, Kenneth Dolinger, of Blacksburg, and Michael Atkins, of Boones Mill; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on September 26, 2006.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-0134.⁴ Allie Lee Stanley was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 She was born on November 11, 1899 at Virginia.^4,3 As of September 23, 1925,her married name was Hall.² She married Henry Robert Owen Hall, son of Zenis Stanton "Zean" Hall and Laura Ellen "Ella" Collins, on September 23, 1925 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,6,2,3 Allie Lee Stanley died on September 21, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^4,1,3 She Mrs. Allie Stanley Hall, age 90, died Friday, September 21, 1990. She was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church and was the widow of Henry Robert Hall. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Melva Carr, Mrs. Ruby H. Adams, Mrs. Lois H. Gill, Mrs. Bobbie H. Johnston, all of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Spangler, Roanoke; Mrs. Maude Sink, Rocky Mount. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 22, 1990.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-7293.⁹ Melva Rebecca Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on July 7, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,9 As of November 30, 1946,her married name was Carr.² She married Earl Bane Carr on November 30, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,11,12 Melva Rebecca Hall died on March 12, 2010 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 81.^9,11,13 She Melva H. Carr, 81, Botetourt County, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl B. Carr. Mrs. Carr is survived by her children, Barbara Camper, Larry and Lucinda Carr and Margaret Walters. She is also survived by her sisters, Lois Gill, Bobby Johnston and Ruby Adams; as well as five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren. Mrs. Carr was a member of New Testament Baptist Church in Vinton and retired from the Kroger Company as a Cashier. on March 14, 2010.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0116.⁸ Ruby Loretta Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,10 She was born on November 19, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 As of April 23, 1952,her married name was Adams.³ She married Vernon Elmer Adams on April 23, 1952 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Ruby Loretta Hall died on June 25, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^8,9,11 She Ruby Hall Adams, 81, of Roanoke, passed away June 25, 2012. Graveside Services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 29, 2012.⁹

     Lois Cleo Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8384.⁸ She was born on June 5, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 As of April 19, 1952,her married name was Gill.⁴ She married Jesse Lee Gill on April 19, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Lois Cleo Hall and Jesse Lee Gill were divorced on June 21, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Lois Cleo Hall died on December 20, 2013 at Virginia at age 80.^8,5 She Lois C. Gill, 80, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Allie Stanley Hall; sisters, Melva Carr and Ruby Adams; and a special friend, Jesse Gill. Lois is survived by her children, Robin Milliner, Eddie Gill and Fred Gill and his wife, Sandy; grandchildren, Kim and Brad Postles, Christopher E. Gill, Jessica and Willie Fridley, Erin and Joey Curro, Ashley and Cory Fisher and Breanna Gill; great-grandchildren, Trey and Kalynn Postles and Taylor Fridley; sister, Bobbie Johnston; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends. Lois' family wishes to give a heartfelt thank-you to all the individuals that gave Lois such excellent care over the years. Interment will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 22, 2013.⁵

     Bobbie Jean Hall was born on October 1, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of February 16, 1952,her married name was Scott.⁶ She married Robert Dean "Scotty" Scott on February 16, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Bobbie Jean Hall and Robert Dean "Scotty" Scott were divorced on July 12, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of August 25, 1976,her married name was Johnston.⁶ Bobbie Jean Hall married Shuler James Johnston on August 25, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 Bobbie Jean Hall died on August 15, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.⁴ She Bobbie Scott Johnston, October 1, 1934 - August 15, 2021. Bobbie Scott Johnston, 86, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was preceded by her husband, Shuler "Jim" Johnston; daughter, Bonnie Smith; parents, Henry and Allie Hall; and sisters, Melva Carr, Ruby Adams, and Lois Gill. Bobbie retired after more than 40 years of service with Grand Home Furnishings. She was a member of Roanoke Valley Baptist Temple. Surviving are her son, Mark Scott; son-in-law, Roger Smith; grandchildren, Dee (Mickey) Humphries, Sharlea Blair, Joedi (Stephen) Denison, Scotty Smith, Deano (Jennifer) Smith, and Kelley Scott; great grandchildren, Lilly, Phoenix, Shyanne, Levi, Autumn, Ethan, and Maxton; best friend, Shirley Wilkinson; numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Rudy. on August 17, 2021.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5604.⁶ Cleveland Henry Nichols was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,8,5,7 He was born on February 1, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His gravestone, obituary, and death certificate have a birth date of Feb 2, 1920.^{1,3,4,8,6,5,9,7} He married Lou Ella "Ellie" Hall, daughter of Zenis Stanton "Zean" Hall and A. Eliza "Lizza" Kelley, on November 25, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,7 Cleveland Henry Nichols died on October 22, 1989 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,5,8,6,7 He The funeral for Cleveland Henry Nichols, 69, of Rt. 1, Callaway, who died Sunday, Oct. 22, was conducted Tuesday. Burial was in Adney Gap Brethren in Christ Church Cemetery. He was born Feb. 2, 1920 in Franklin County, son of the late George Morgan and Mattie Wray Nichols. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louella Hall Nichols; two daughters, Shirley Nichols Shorter and Doris Nichols Wright, both of Rocky Mount; one son, Donald W. Nichols of Rocky Mount; three sisters, Pauline N. Sloan of Boones Mill, Nancy N. Young of Ferrum and Gladys N. Arron of Roanoke; seven brothers, Albert Nichols and Paul Nichols, both of Bent Mountain, Sherman Nichols of Ferrum, Sherwood Nichols, Hubert Nichols, Harvey Nichols and Fletcher Nichols, all of Callaway; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. on October 25, 1989.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3655.⁷ Earl Bane Carr was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 2, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,4,5,6 He married Melva Rebecca Hall, daughter of Henry Robert Owen Hall and Allie Lee Stanley, on November 30, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 Earl Bane Carr died on May 2, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^2,3 He CARR, Earl Bane, 74, of Roanoke, died Friday, May 2, 2003. He worked as a baker at Michael's Bakery for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Melva Hall Carr; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Wilson Camper; daughter, Peggy Anderson; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Lucinda Carr; daughter, Margaret Walters; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Mausoleum. on May 4, 2003.³

     Vernon Elmer Adams was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 230-12-7321.⁵ He was born on June 8, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Ruby Loretta Hall, daughter of Henry Robert Owen Hall and Allie Lee Stanley, on April 23, 1952 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Vernon Elmer Adams died on January 28, 1995 at Virginia at age 72.^5,3 He ADAMS, Vernon Elmer, 72, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 28, 1995. He was retired from the U.S. Steel and Wells Fargo and a Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Ruby H. Adams; son and daughter-in-law, Robert B. and Linda Adams; daughter and son-in-law, Verna A. and Richard Graham; grandchildren, Josanne and Kelly Graham; brothers, Carl Adams, and Algie Adams. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 30, 1995.³

     Jesse Lee Gill was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-36-3090.⁶ He was born on February 21, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Lois Cleo Hall, daughter of Henry Robert Owen Hall and Allie Lee Stanley, on April 19, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Jesse Lee Gill and Lois Cleo Hall were divorced on June 21, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Jesse Lee Gill died on April 12, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^6,2,3,5 He Jesse Lee Gill, 75, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2008. A member of Valley View Wesleyan Church, Mr. Gill is remembered for never giving up during his long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. A dedicated employee, Mr. Gill worked at Pet Dairy for over 20 years lastly as a milk route salesman even through the pain of his Muscular Dystrophy. Mr. Gill proudly served his country in the Army Transportation Division, Fort Eustis, Va., from May 8, 1953 to May 6, 1955. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Burl and Mary Frances Gill; sisters, Georgia Beck Gill, Peggy Sue Lufsey, Lois Rachel Gill and Carol Faye Duncan; and a brother, Wayne Gill. He is survived by his children, Robin Milliner, Edward "Eddie" Gill, and Fred "Freddie" Gill and his wife, Sandra (Sandy); grandchildren, Kimberley Postles and husband, Bradford (Brad), Christopher "Chris," Erin and Breanna Gill, Jessica Gill and fiance, Willy, and Ashley Gill; and two greatgrandchildren, Bradford "Trey" and Kalynn Postles. He is also survived by his brothers, Gerald, Donald, Lonnie, Robert and Irvin Gill; his sisters, Mary Ann Wade and Martha Hall; very best friend, Lois Gill; special friend, J.R. Sink; special cousin, Bob Adams; and numerous friends and other relatives. Eddie and Robin would like to thank Sandra (Sandy) Gill for her love and special care for Jesse (Dad) during his life, we know it made his life special. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 14, 2008.²

     Shuler James Johnston was born on July 30, 1931 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Bobbie Jean Hall, daughter of Henry Robert Owen Hall and Allie Lee Stanley, on August 25, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Shuler James Johnston died on October 26, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.²