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     Jahu Woodie "Jay" Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 He was born on January 29, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,4,1,2 He married Curtis Duvall DeWease, daughter of William Ellett/Elliott DeWease and Annice Jurusiam Mountcastle, on June 26, 1975 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Jahu Woodie "Jay" Martin died on June 16, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^4,1,3 He Mr. Jahu Woodie Martin, age 75, of Rt. 1, Salem, passed away at his home Wednesday. Surviving are two sons, Thomas O. Martin, Woodie J. Martin, Salem; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Lois) McKinney, Roanoke; three brothers, B. L. Martin, Jim Martin, both of Salem; C. T. Martin, Goochland Co; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Cartwright, Mrs. Martha McDaniel, Salem. Interment in Sherwood. on June 18, 1976.³

     Hazel Gerush Richardson was born on January 30, 1925 at Virginia.¹ As of December 15, 1971,her married name was Reynolds.¹ She married Cecil Black Reynolds, son of Harvey Black Reynolds and Sally Myrtle Wallace, on December 15, 1971 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Dorothy Elizabeth McDaniel was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She Dorothy Elizabeth Radford, Mar 30, 1952 - Oct 19, 2021. Dorothy Elizabeth Radford, 69, of Salem passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center on October 19, 2021. A native of Virginia she was the wife of 52 years to Gary Wayne Radford, who survives, and the daughter of the late Nellie McDaniel. Dorothy was of the Christian faith. She was an animal lover and enjoyed thrift shopping with her lifelong friend Peggy Martin. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Christopher Wayne Radford; granddaughter, Madison Nicole Radford; and lifelong friend, Peggy Martin. A graveside service will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was born on March 30, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 6, 1969,her married name was Radford.¹ She married Gary Wayne Radford, son of Samuel Burton Radford and Theresa Aberdeen Nichols, on December 6, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Dorothy Elizabeth McDaniel died on October 19, 2021 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.³

     Gary Wayne Radford Gary Wayne Radford, Apr 29, 1949 - Aug 3, 2025. Gary Wayne Radford, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and playing The Mega Million. Gary was employed with Roanoke City Sheriffs department for 17 years. Those preceding him in death his wife, Dorothy Radford; father, Samuel Radford; mother, Aberdeen Radford; brother, Bobby Radford. Gary is survived by his son, Chris Radford; granddaughter, Madison Radford; sisters, Sandy Gilbert and Francis Winston; good friend, Peggy Martin. The family would like to thank everyone who has helped them and who has been there for them in this difficult time. A Graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 29, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Dorothy Elizabeth McDaniel, daughter of James Howard McDaniel and Nellie Elizabeth Muncy, on December 6, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Gary Wayne Radford died on August 3, 2025 at Virginia at age 76.⁴

     James Emery Winstead James Emery Winstead, Jan 24, 1944 - Oct 3, 2024. Our loving husband and father, James Emery Winstead, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Lucas Winstead and James Ernest Winstead Surviving is his wife, Fran Winstead; son, Jeff Winstead (Stacey); granddaughter, Maddie Winstead; brother, Robert Adams Winstead; and many loving cousins. A graduate of William Fleming High School in 1962, he went on to complete coursework at both Virginia Tech (Corps of Cadets) and Roanoke College. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves from 1965 to 1972. Emery enjoyed a great life, which really started when he met and married Fran, with whom he spent 56 terrific years. Emery retired from the Mechanical Engineering department at Norfolk Southern after 33 years. His big personality and infectious smile were legendary. He loved his time and friends at the Roanoke YMCA, where he was a member for over 30 years, also serving on the Board. A man of many talents, he was an incredible cook and avid gardener. He loved his family and friends, and always tried to do right by them. His happy place was Smith Mountain Lake, enjoying wonderful friends, as well as boating. Emery's generous nature has benefited countless individuals and is truly a hallmark of this amazing individual. His physical passing is a tremendous loss, but his spirit resides in our hearts always. We are heartbroken but incredibly grateful for having been blessed with you. Rest in peace.² He was born on January 24, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mary Frances Radford, daughter of Samuel Burton Radford and Theresa Aberdeen Nichols, on May 23, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,6 James Emery Winstead died on October 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 80.²

     Bobby Ray "Bud" Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 He was born on July 27, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Phyllis Gray Lawrence on May 29, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Bobby Ray "Bud" Radford died on March 12, 2017 at Virginia at age 71.³ He Bobby R. "Bud" Radford, 71, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Phyllis Radford; children, Robert Radford and wife, Michelle, Charlotte Peters and husband, Jeff, Greg Radford and wife, Lisa, and Kevin Radford and wife, Caralee; 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren; brother, Wayne Radford and wife, Dorothy; sisters, Frances Winstead and husband, Emery and Sandra Gilbert and husband, Gene; mother-in- law, Clara Dameron; numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Prokopchak, Dr. Shaw, the nurses and staff at Lewis Gale Hospital. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on March 15, 2017.³

     William Gene Gilbert William “Gene” Gilbert, 88 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Gene was born on January 30, 1938, in Wythe County, Va., son of the late William Frank and Mildred Russell Gilbert. He proudly served his country in the US Army and would later continue to serve as an employee of the Salem VA Medical Center where he later retired. As a man of faith, he proudly served and made numerous friendships over the years at Bethel Baptist, where his membership resided. As a devoted husband, Gene enjoyed life to its fullest alongside his bride and best friend, Sandy. She was the apple of his eye and they enjoyed life together. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brother, Carlton L. Gilbert. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his wife of 60 years, Sandra Radford “Sandy” Gilbert; sisters, Freda Eller (Bill) and Loretta Bland; brother, Wayne Gilbert (Donna); and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. The family would like to extend their thanks to the medical and nursing staff at the VA Medical center, as well as the Hospice Care staff, for the love and care they received during Gene’s stay.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 30, 1938 at Austinville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Sandra Mae Radford, daughter of Samuel Burton Radford and Theresa Aberdeen Nichols, on September 17, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,7,4 William Gene Gilbert died on June 14, 2026 at Virginia at age 88.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-0242.⁵ Leslie Leroy/Lero Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 He was born on July 18, 1919 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{8,5,6,3,4,9,7,10} He married Virginia Darden Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Curtis Duvall DeWease, on August 6, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Leslie Leroy/Lero Graham and Virginia Darden Muncy were divorced before 1946.¹¹ Leslie Leroy/Lero Graham and Viola May Canaday were divorced before 1967.⁸ Leslie Leroy/Lero Graham married Virginia Darden Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Curtis Duvall DeWease, on October 18, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Leslie Leroy/Lero Graham and Virginia Darden Muncy were divorced on August 5, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Leslie Leroy/Lero Graham died on August 22, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^5,6,2,12,9,7 He GRAHAM, Leslie L., 80, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 1999. He served his country during World War II and prior to his military career, he worked in a CC Camp during the Depression years. Later he worked for Eaton-Yale & Towne, Salem, serving as a supervisor for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Graham of Elliston. He is survived by a sister, Doris Graham Stutzman of Rockledge, Florida; a devoted nephew, Dr. Charles Franklin of Radford; two nieces, Ann Purdy of Hampton, Va., Joanne Hill of Salem; two nephews, Jimmy Graham of Christiansburg, Tommy Graham of Elliston. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 25, 1999.²

     Richard Woodson Duckhardt Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 227-30-0161.⁴ He was born on November 24, 1929 at Glen Allen, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,8 He married Virginia Darden Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Curtis Duvall DeWease, on November 6, 1965 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.¹ Richard Woodson Duckhardt Sr. and Virginia Darden Muncy were divorced on February 7, 1966 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Woodson Duckhardt Sr. died on August 15, 2005 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,4,6,7 He Richard Woodson Duckhardt Sr., 75, of Glen Allen, died Monday, August 15, 2005. Dick is survived by Jeannette, with whom he shared a life of love and joy for 38 years; three sons, Richard W. Duckhardt Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Powhatan and Harold and Jerry Jones of Glen Allen; his grandchildren, Anna Rachael Duckhardt of Richmond, Sherry and Joshua Jones, Steven Smith and Jerry Wayne Jones Jr. and his wife, Melissa, and his son, Justin; two brothers, William Charles Duckhardt and his wife, Ray, of Tampa, Fla. and Donald Frederick Duckhardt of Richmond; a sister, Rosemary and her husband, Gil Whittington, of Tappahannock. In 1978 with a love for antiques and collectibles, the couple established Dick and Jeannette's Antiques, where you would find the pair enjoying their hobby and working with sons, Harold and Jerry. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. on August 17, 2005.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 230-64-7469.⁵ David Kolmer Muncy was born on November 5, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Dianna Marie Lucas on August 16, 1974 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ David Kolmer Muncy and Dianna Marie Lucas were divorced on September 22, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ David Kolmer Muncy married Bonnie Sue Fisher on November 20, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ David Kolmer Muncy and Bonnie Sue Fisher were divorced on June 15, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ David Kolmer Muncy died on May 15, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^5,2

     Connie Sue Linkous was born on November 30, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of June 24, 1972,her married name was Collins.¹ She married Wendell Wayne Collins, son of William Anderson "Bill" Collins and Rosie Doris Muncy, on June 24, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Connie Sue Linkous and Wendell Wayne Collins were divorced on September 21, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Connie Sue Linkous died on April 26, 2021 at Virginia at age 68.³ She Connie Sue Collins, age 68, of Blacksburg, died on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on November 30, 1952, to the late Rev. Herbert M. Linkous and Sylvia Rakes Linkous. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark Collins and Heather Collins; grandchildren, Jordan Collins, Blake Collins, Jacob Collins, and Mason Collins; several nephews, other relatives and friends; special friend, Belinda Welcher. on April 28, 2021.³

     Henry Edwin Smith was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Axtell, Marshall Co., Kansas.⁷ He was born on March 11, 1883 at Doniphan, Doniphan Co., Kansas.^1,5,6 He married Bessie Morris on May 11, 1904 at Beattie, Brown Co., Kansas.⁸ Henry Edwin Smith and Bessie Morris were divorced on May 22, 1929 at Manhattan, Riley Co., Kansas.¹⁰ Henry Edwin Smith married Maye Dannels on July 19, 1930 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.¹⁰ Henry Edwin Smith died in 1962.⁷

     Nellie C. Smith was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas.⁴ She was born in March, 1885 at Kansas.¹ As of April 8, 1903,her married name was Freeland.² She married Matthew Urias Freeland on April 8, 1903 at Brown Co., Kansas.^5,3,2 Nellie C. Smith died on February 23, 1923 at age 37.⁴

     Inez Ethel Smith was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 521-28-6934.⁷ She was born on July 20, 1889 at Kansas.^1,6,7 As of November 25, 1915,her married name was Wade.² She married Thomas Stephen Wade on November 25, 1915 at Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas.^8,6,2 Inez Ethel Smith died in October, 1964 at Colorado at age 75.^6,7

     Thomas Stephen Wade was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.¹ He was born on January 3, 1889 at Nodaway Co., Missouri.^1,2 He married Inez Ethel Smith, daughter of Albert B. Smith and Liona Elizabeth DeWeese, on November 25, 1915 at Robinson, Brown Co., Kansas.^4,1,3 Thomas Stephen Wade died in July, 1919 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 30.¹

     His Social Security Number was 521-01-4940.³ Richard Woodrow Wade was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁴ He married Alice Unknown.⁴ Richard Woodrow Wade was born on November 3, 1917 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.^3,5,7 He died on July 24, 2005 at Colorado at age 87.^3,7

     Dorothy May Baird was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.² Her Social Security Number was 521-28-7138.³ She was born on April 17, 1896 at Missouri.^4,2,3 As of January 19, 1921,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Albert Byron Smith, son of Albert B. Smith and Liona Elizabeth DeWeese, on January 19, 1921 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.¹ Dorothy May Baird died on October 18, 1991 at age 95.^2,3

     Ollie Mae Simpkins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 She was born on November 20, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of August 12, 1903,her married name was Smith. She married Charles Theodore Smith, son of Albert B. Smith and Liona Elizabeth DeWeese, on August 12, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 Ollie Mae Simpkins died on May 29, 1965 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^2,3,5 She Mrs. Ollie Mae Smith, a resident of 245 Mountain View Ave., Bluefield, died Saturday afternoon at her home following a prolonged illness. She was the sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Kee, of Washington, D. C. former representative of West Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District, and the aunt of Jim Kee, present representative. She was the widow of Charles T. Smith, former assistant postmaster in Bluefield who retired in 1936. Following his death of in 1941, she resided in Washington, D. C. for 18 years and was employed in the Surgeon General’s office. She was the widow of Charles T. Smith, former assistant postmaster ta Bluefield, who died in 1941. Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 20, 1882, at Snowville, Va., a daughter of the late J. Wade and French Cora Hall Simpkins. She was a member of First Christian Church, Bluefield Chapter 65 Order of Eastern Star, and Degree of Honor Protective Association. Additional survivors include one other sister, Mrs. Hazel Hall Simpkins, also of 245 Mountain View Ave., and one brother, Francke T. Simpkins of Manassas, Va. A committal service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery of Roanoke, Va. on May 30, 1965.⁵

     Otto Guy Edwards was buried at Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.² His Social Security Number was 522-10-5094.⁵ He was born on October 13, 1883 at Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., Arkansas.^2,5,3,4 He married Julia Annetta Smith, daughter of Albert B. Smith and Liona Elizabeth DeWeese, on January 22, 1908 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^6,1,2,7 Otto Guy Edwards died on September 7, 1967 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado, at age 83.^2,5

     Gwendolyn Dorothy Edwards was buried at Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.^7,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 521-62-7834.⁸ She was born on December 10, 1908 at Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., Kansas.^3,8,5,6 As of February 1, 1936,her married name was Ley.⁹ She married Adolph Hans Rosenthal on February 1, 1936 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.^9,5,6 Gwendolyn Dorothy Edwards died on August 17, 1994 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado, at age 85.^8,5 She Gwendolyn Ley, 85, Greeley, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, at her home. She was born Dec. 10, 1908, in Fort Scott, Kan., to O.G. and Julia (Smith) Edwards. On Feb. l, 1936, she married Adolph Ley in Greeley. He died April 9, 1991. Mrs. Ley came to Greeley from Denver in 1920. She graduated from Greeley High School, attended Smith College, and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1928. She received a master's degree in library science from Simmons College. She was a librarian at the Fort Collins Public Library before her marriage and returned to Greeley in 1940. She was on the Greeley Library Board, a member of WTK, Bookworms, Alpha Phi Sorority at CU, and was active in Colorado Mountain Club. She also was a member of the First Congregational Church, where she was a deaconess and president of the Women's Society. Survivors are a daughter, Christa Carlson of Boulder; two sons, Steven Ley of Aurora and Carl Ley of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery. on August 19, 1994.⁵