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     Joseph Allen Herring was buried at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-42-9116.⁴ He was born on February 2, 1937 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,3,4,5 He married Jo Anne Price, daughter of Paul Linwood Price and Mildred Lee Howell, on April 13, 1955 at Washington, D.C..⁶ Joseph Allen Herring and Jo Anne Price were divorced on December 16, 1959 at Prince William Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Allen Herring died on October 15, 1980 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 43.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-28-1056.⁴ Paul Edward Sumpter was buried at Boca Raton Municipal Cemetery and Mausoleum, 451 S. W. 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^5,6 He was born on June 30, 1924 at Bower, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Jo Anne Price, daughter of Paul Linwood Price and Mildred Lee Howell, on November 6, 1961 at Arlington Co., Virginia.¹ Paul Edward Sumpter Paul E. Sumpter, 47 of 484 SW 9th Avenue, Boca Raton, died at his home this morning. Mr. Sumpter came to Boca Raton 11 years ago from Washington, D.C. He was the owner and operator of Sumpter Paint Contracting Company of Boca Raton, which had sub-contracted the painting on many large buildings in Boca Raton. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne; two daughters, Sharon Ann Sumpter and Paula Ann Sumpter, all of Boca Raton; his mother, Mrs. Rose Sumpter, of Maryland; and two brothers. Burial in Boca Raton Cemetery. on December 7, 1971.⁶ He died on December 7, 1971 at Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 47.^2,6

     Juanita Bell/Belle Short was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on March 21, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Mar 20, 1922.^1,2,4 As of September 11, 1943,her married name was Howell.¹ She married Eugene Howell, son of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, on September 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Juanita Bell/Belle Short died on December 26, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^5,3,4 She Juanita Short Howell, age 66, of 5315 Endicott St., N. E., died Tuesday, December 26, 1989. She was a member of Fleming Chapel. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Howell; three sons, Barry R. Howell, Tampa, Fla; Larry C. Howell, Walkertown, N. C; Gary E. Howell, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Steven, Jennifer, Amy, Justin and Mindy Howell; one brother, Raymond Short, Roanoke. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 28, 1989.³

     Virginia Beatrice Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Wirt.⁴ She married Roy Alva Wirt, son of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell.^4,3 Virginia Beatrice Gray was born on February 18, 1912 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She Virginia Beatrice Wirt, 82, of Tanyard Village, Rocky Mount, died Thursday, February 16, 1995, in a local hospital. She was the widow of Roy Alva Wirt. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, William A. and Linda Wirt, Sykesville, Md; her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn W. and Rev. Danny W. Agee, Midlothian; four grandchildren, Steven Wirt, Lisa Lyle, Nicole Agee and Scott Agee; one great-grandson, William Richmond Wirt; also surviving is Jennifer Weaver Bridger, Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 17, 1995, at Flora Funeral Service. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 18, 1995 at 7 p.m. in Sandy Ridge Baptist Church with fellowship to follow. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, February 20, 1995, at 10 a.m. in Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Danny W. Agee will officiate assisted by the Rev. Joe Dillon. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials to the Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Building Fund, Route 1, Box 1046, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on February 16, 1995.³ She died on February 16, 1995 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6921.² Samuel Hampton Bohon married Anna Mae "Annie" Wirt, daughter of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell.¹ Samuel Hampton Bohon was born on December 16, 1906 at Virginia.^3,2 He died on June 17, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-7157.³ Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson was born on May 31, 1918 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of October 19, 1937,her married name was Wirt.² She married Robert James Wirt Jr., son of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell, on October 19, 1937 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson died on July 5, 1999 at Virginia at age 81.^3,4 She WIRT, Virginia F., ("Beck"), 81, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 5, 1999. She was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Robert J. Wirt and a son, Robert B. Wirt. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Mary W. Moore, Roanoke, Sharon W. and Mike Snyder, Edinburg; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Wirt, Roanoke, Michael B. Snyder, Woodstock, Anthony B. Wirt, Roanoke, Danny Wirt, N.C., Robert B. "B.R." Wirt, Roanoke; a brother, Buddy Ferguson, Roanoke; sisters, Mary Lea Quesenberry, Sue Bishop, Jean Dillon, all of Roanoke; her pet cat, Muffin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Roanoke E.M.S. or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on July 6, 1999.⁴

     Robert Blaine Wirt was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 232-58-9210.⁴ He was born on August 15, 1938 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Geraldine Wallace on January 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Robert Blaine Wirt died on February 8, 1990 at Virginia at age 51.^4,5,6 He Robert B. Wirt, age 51, of 3672 Bond Street, S.W., died Thursday in a local hospital. He was an employee of Dominion Bank. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine W. Wirt; three sons, Anthony Wayne (Tony) Wirt, James Daniel (Danny) Wirt, and Robert Brian (B.R.) Wirt; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Wirt; mother, Virginia Rebecca Wirt; all of Roanoke; two sisters, Mary W. Moore, Roanoke; Sharon R. Snyder, Woodstock; and a nephew, Michael Blaine Snyder, Woodstock. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Branan Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 10, 1990.⁶

     Sharon Rose Wirt Sharon Rose Snyder, of Salem, VA, and formerly of Woodstock, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1943, in Pulaski, VA, to Robert Wirt and Virginia Rebecca Ferguson. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Charles "CB" Snyder Jr; sister, Mary Wirt Moore; brother, Robert Wirt; as well as her parents. She is survived by her son, Michael of Roanoke, VA, and his fiancée, Larissa Wright, and their daughter, Brooklynn; as well as special cousin, Mitzi Thurman and her husband, Clinton, of Boones Mill, VA; along with other cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother-in law, David Combs and his wife, Linda, of North Carolina; and sister-in-law, Peg Martin and her husband, Shelby, of Kentucky. After moving to Shenandoah County in 1967, she spent her entire professional career working for local financial institutions. She was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Woodstock and previously attended First Church of Columbia Furnace, VA. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, playing Yahtzee, Uno and Rook, gardening, and her beloved cats. She was blessed with many great friends and neighbors through the years, and cherished her time spent with them. Her and Charlie moved to Salem in 2012 and enjoyed their remaining years there. The family would like to thank Affinity Care of Roanoke for the care and kindness given to Sharon.⁴ She was buried at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, 2677 Fravel Road, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 10, 1943 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 As of October 18, 1963,her married name was Snyder.² She married Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. on October 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Sharon Rose Wirt died on March 6, 2025 at Virginia at age 81.⁴

     Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. Charlie "Mike" Snyder, of Salem, Virginia and formerly of Woodstock, VA, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Snyder of Salem; son, Michael Snyder of Roanoke; brother, David Combs and his wife Linda of North Carolina; sister, Peggy Martin and her husband Shelby of Kentucky; special sister-in-law, Mary Moore; special cousin, Mitzi Thurman; numerous nieces and nephews. Charlie joined the U.S. Army and served three and a half years, after graduating from Dilce Combs Memorial High School in Jefferson, KY in 1959. After completing several schools, he had a tour of duty in Korea with the 9th Calvary, 1st Recon, DMZ Police. After discharge from the Army, he was employed as a fireman for the Roanoke City Fire Department, Station 10, Engine Company #2, for several years before joining the Virginia State Police, retiring after 25 years of service as Sergeant. After retiring, he was self-employed for another 12 years. He attended Lord Fairfax Community College, University of LaSalle and University of Virginia. Charlie held life memberships in the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Scottish Rite and the N.R.A., where he was a certified firearms range, a Hunter Safety Instructor. He was a charter member of the Virginia State Police Association, and a member of the Virginia State Police Alumni Association and the Kentucky Colonels. Charlie also belonged to the E.C.C. (Edinburg Coffee Club) at Bo's Interstate Shell, where the motto is "Walk in with a G.E.D. and leave with a PhD". Charlie enjoyed collecting and shooting firearms, NASCAR and working on his 1951 Willis M-38 Army Jeep. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock.³ He was buried at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, 2677 Fravel Road, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 19, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Sharon Rose Wirt, daughter of Robert James Wirt Jr. and Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson, on October 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Charles Bernard Snyder Jr. died on October 24, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.³