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     His Social Security Number was 233-20-5621.⁴ Lewis Preston Hepler was buried at Lone Star Cemetery, 15.5 miles south of Covington, east side of Route 18, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 11, 1897 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,4,3,5,6 He married Lucille Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner, after 1944.^1,7,8 Lewis Preston Hepler died on October 15, 1950 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 53.^2,4,9

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1776.⁵ Virgie Mary "Jennie" Lee was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on March 10, 1921 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6,4 As of November 3, 1950,her married name was Duncan.¹ She married Carl Harold Duncan, son of Lewis Madison Duncan and Minnie Jane Manning, on November 3, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,8,6 Virgie Mary "Jennie" Lee died on May 8, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,7,2,6 She DUNCAN, Virgie Lee, ("Jennie"), 74, of Troutville, died Monday, May 8, 1995 at Lewis Gale Hospital, after a courageous struggle with heart disease and diabetes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Duncan, one grandson, Caleb St. Clair, and two sisters, Pauline Shaw and Norma Lee. She is survived by one daughter and her fiance, Kathy St. Clair of Troutville, and Michael Hall of Roanoke; five sisters, Bernice Otey of Roanoke, Thelma Kyle, Dorothy Simmons, June Lee, all of Troutville, Audrey Hawkins of Orlando, Fla; three brothers, Garland Lee of Roanoke, Emmett C. Lee Jr. of Salem, Clayborne Lee of Fincastle; one stepgranddaughter, Joy Sink. on May 10, 1995.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 228-86-2155.⁵ Rickey Alan St. Clair was buried at St. Clair Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 4, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Kathy Lynn Duncan, daughter of Carl Harold Duncan and Virgie Mary "Jennie" Lee, on August 4, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Rickey Alan St. Clair died on August 19, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^6,2 He Rickey Alan St.Clair, 55, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and a son. Mr. St.Clair worked at Arrowmark Uniform for over 26 years. Survivors include his daughters, Joy Sink, Victoria Bryant; grandson, Bentley Bryant; and brothers, Mark St.Clair and Doug St.Clair. Interment will follow in St.Clair Family Cemetery. on August 22, 2013.²

     Caleb Alan St. Clair was buried at St. Clair Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 14, 1987 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on November 27, 1987 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3

     Sandra Leigh Blosser was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-80-7765.² She and Dr. Robert William Parris were divorced.³ Sandra Leigh Blosser was born on July 22, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2 As of June 7, 1975,her married name was Parris.¹ She married Dr. Robert William Parris on June 7, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Sandra Leigh Blosser died on August 30, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.^6,2,7,3,4 She Sandra Leigh Blosser, age 35, of Craig County, passed away August 30, 1989, after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Geneva and Warren Blosser and was the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Blosser of Salem. She formerly lived at Biddison Lane, Baltimore, Md., and was employed at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 31, 1989.⁴

     Dr. Robert William Parris and Sandra Leigh Blosser were divorced.⁴ Dr. Robert William Parris was buried at Christ Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 231-74-9628.⁶ He Dr. Robert W. Parris, 59, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Dr. Parris was the Charles B. Thompson Professor of Music and University Organist of Mercer University, where he was appointed to the faculty in 1979. In that capacity he taught organ and harpsichord, as well as courses in both music history and music theory at graduate and undergraduate levels. He was also Choirmaster and Organist of Christ Episcopal Church in Macon. A native of Virginia, Dr. Parris received a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester he earned a Performer's Certificate, and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Post-doctoral studies were undertaken in Boston and in northern Germany. An international concert artist, Dr. Parris toured under Windwerks Concert Management. His command of historic performance technique has caused his frequent performances on significant antique instruments in northern Europe. In 2004 he was a featured performer at the AGO national convention in Los Angeles, appearing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in Walt Disney Hall. Dr. Parris recorded repertoire by Mozart and Reger on the Spectrum label and music of Sowerby in an album titled "Jubilee" on Premier. His most recent recording was released in early 2006, a recital titled "Land of Rest" on the Loft Recordings label, including music of Buxtehude, Bach, Franck, Sowerby and Dupre. Dr. Parris is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ellen Gifford Parris; four children: Lindley Wood (Gary), John Parris, Lauren Parris and Leah Parris all of Macon, Georgia; parents Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Parris of Salem, Virginia and sister Dale Lee (Robert) of Salem, Virginia.² He was born on July 1, 1952 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^1,5,6,3 He married Sandra Leigh Blosser, daughter of Orlo Warren Blosser Jr. and Geneva Ella Duncan, on June 7, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Dr. Robert William Parris died on September 22, 2011 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, at age 59.^2,5,6

     Wanda Louise Burton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She May 11, 1934 - January 15, 2020. Wanda Burton Duncan, 85, of Salem, VA passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020 at The Oaks at Richfield. Wanda was born in Bland, Virginia. She was the wife of the late Richard G. Duncan and the daughter of Arland D. Burton and Callie Sarver Burton, both deceased. She was a faithful member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. Wanda was also a member of the Wabun Social Services Club and the Fort Lewis Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. Wanda is survived by her children, Ronald Edward Duncan and wife, Deborah, of Salem, VA and Carol Duncan Esau of Pittsboro, NC; grandchildren, Ryanne and Paige Duncan, of Salem, VA; sisters in law, Edith Burton and Geneva Blosser; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by three older brothers and two older sisters. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of The Oaks at Richfield as well as the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and compassion.² She was born on May 11, 1934 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 20, 1957,her married name was Duncan.¹ She married Richard Garland "Buck" Duncan, son of Lewis Madison Duncan and Minnie Jane Manning, on September 20, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 Wanda Louise Burton died on January 15, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.²

     Charles William "Charlie" Bolling was buried at Bolling-Barbour-Mayhew Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He married Odessa Eliza "Liza" Manning, daughter of James Noah Warfield Manning and Lina Demerca Conner.^3,4 Charles William "Charlie" Bolling was born on February 22, 1882; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 24, 1882.^1,2 He died on October 26, 1936 at age 54.²

     Walter Florence Merritt was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 26, 1917 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Lois Thelma Nichols, daughter of Tyree Alfred Nichols and Emma Gaye Manning, on March 27, 1939 at Prince George Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Walter Florence Merritt died on June 23, 1962 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 45.^3,4