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     James Norvel Blankenship was born on September 26, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Mae Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ James Norvel Blankenship died on July 5, 1944 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 31.²

     Lewis William Turpin was born on April 1, 1912 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Frances Tiletha Boulding, daughter of Fountain Lee Boulding and Archie Josephine Spradlin, on July 24, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Lewis William Turpin died on August 28, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,4

     Cornelia Rebecca Boulding was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 16, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,4 As of October 13, 1949,her married name was Saunders.³ She married Hubert Everette Saunders on October 13, 1949 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,4 Cornelia Rebecca Boulding died on March 25, 2020 at Virginia at age 87.⁶ She Cornelia Saunders, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Hubert Saunders; and precious granddaughter, Jennifer Miles. Cornelia was a longtime member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church and loved her family and church family dearly. Cornelia is survived by daughters, Vickie Gordon and husband, Terry, and Libbye Taylor and husband, Mike. She is also survived by granddaughters, Christine Carroll and husband, Aaron, Melissa Welch, and grandson, Matt Miles. Great-grandchildren left to cherish her memory are Allie Carroll, Emily Carroll, Dylan Miles, Meghan Carroll, Jade Welch, Chase Miles, Darcy Welch, Laney Welch, and Lily Carroll as well as a host of nieces and nephews. on March 28, 2020.⁶

     Hubert Everette Saunders was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 10, 1930 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Cornelia Rebecca Boulding, daughter of Elizabeth Mae Boulding, on October 13, 1949 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 Hubert Everette Saunders died on March 5, 2016 at Virginia at age 86.^3,4 He Hubert Everette Saunders, 86, of Vinton, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was a faithful member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired from N & W Railroad in 1992 and served in the 92nd Army "Red Devils" Battalion during the Korean War.He was predeceased by his parents, Hollie and Carrie Saunders; brothers, John Edgar and Haywood Saunders; sisters, Ellen Brown and Hazel Stevens, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Miles.Surviving family includes his wife of 66 years, Cornelia Boulding Saunders; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Terry Gordon and Libbye and Mike Taylor; granddaughters, Christine Carroll and husband, Aaron, and Melissa Welch; grandsons, Matt Miles; ex-son-in-law, Larry Miles; and nine great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuessday, March 8, 2016, at Lynn Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Oblinger and the Rev. Bob Wayne officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on March 7, 2016.³

     Riley Lee Turpin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 5, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Brenda LaVon Hale on September 30, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Riley Lee Turpin died on March 2, 2022 at Virginia at age 80.⁴ He Riley Lee Turpin, May 5, 1941 - March 2, 2022. Our beloved patriot, retired 1st Sergeant Riley Lee Turpin of Roanoke, Va., left this earthly world joining his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the age of 80. Riley was a benevolent man who loved fiercely and gave generously to his family and loved God and country. He was kind, loving, and an honest man. He enjoyed exercising, running miles every day. He often woke up early to go to the YMCA to work out at 5 a.m. and even went on his lunch time and again later the same day. He loved the Lord and was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church for many years. A true American Hero, he culminated over 40 years of active duty in our nation's military—the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and merchant Marine Corps. Riley was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on May 5, 1941, to the late Lewis William (Ben) Turpin and Frances Boulding Turpin. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Edd O. Hale Jr., and Lucille F. Hale. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Brenda Hale Turpin; brother, Edward W. Turpin and his family, David E. Turpin (Kristin) and LeEtta Turpin and her husband, Father James Detrich; his in-laws, Donald E. Hale (Gloria), Donald Dwayne Hale; Chandler Hale; Cindy Turner (Craig); and Caleb and Jacob Shockley. The family would like to give a special thank you to the many people who helped Brenda during this difficult time, especially Ray and Joyce Sarver, Charlie and Cheryl Turner, Dr. Chad DeMott and his staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the care and compassion they gave to Riley; and to the many neighbors and friends for the thoughtful prayers who raised Riley up each day to his Lord. A Funeral Service honoring Riley's legacy will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastors Tommy Hurt and retired Pastor Eugene Koger officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton with Full Military Honors. on March 6, 2022.⁴

     Lynwood Earl Powers was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-44-8562.⁵ He was born on October 14, 1935 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Connie Ruth Hoskins, daughter of William Larren "Bill" Hoskins and Nina Marie "Nonnie" Adams, on August 13, 1960 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,6 Lynwood Earl Powers died on October 21, 1991 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 56.^2,4 He BEDFORD - Lynwood Earl Powers, age 56, died suddenly Monday, October 21, 1991. He was born in Bedford County on October 13, 1935, a son of Edna Johnson Powers, Bedford; and the late Auville Thomas Powers. He was a member of the Bedford Christian Church and was a co-owner of Buddy's Family Restaurant. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Connie H. Powers; two daughters, Tina Marie Powers, Bedford; Dana P. Manias, Virginia Beach; one brother, Thoams Henry Powers, Unionville; one granddaughter. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, October 23, 1991, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bedford Christian Church with the Rev. Ken Burger officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bedford Christian Church Building Fund. on October 22, 1991.⁴