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     Joan Norine VanDyke was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 4, 1950 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 11, 1973,her married name was Tripp.¹ She married Norman Wayne Tripp, son of Norman Lee Tripp and Helen Marie Pendleton, on March 11, 1973 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 Joan Norine VanDyke died on March 20, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.² She Joan Norine VanDyke Tripp, was received by God on March 20, 2023, at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Joan was born to Charlie and Edna VanDyke in Buchanan County, Virginia, on November 4, 1950. Joan is survived by her high school sweetheart and devoted husband of 50 years, Wayne. She is also survived by two sons and their wives, Benjamin Tripp and Jill Loftis and Matt Tripp and Megan Bruening; as well by the apple of her eye, granddaughter, Margaret "Maggie" Tripp and her mother, Ann Tripp. In addition, Joan is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Shirley VanDyke, Geraldine (Smith) Johnson, Wayne (Nina) VanDyke, and Clay (Marlene) VanDyke; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Fisher and Patsy VanDyke; and one brother-in-law, Dennis Abbott. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Charles, and Jack VanDyke and two sisters, Jean VanDyke and Jill Abbott. Joan was a sweet, kind, caring, generous, and loving person. She consistently demonstrated those characteristics as a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. Joan's sisters recall her helping to care for the younger children and organizing and leading plays at the family home in Jewell Ridge. Joan and Wayne marked the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding on March 11. They met at New Castle High School in 1967, fell in love, and loved each other deeply for the rest of their lives. Joan's love for her sons had no bounds. Each year on their birthdays, she organized what amounted to birthday "festivals" rather than birth "days" for Ben and Matt. She faithfully attended Ben's band performances and Matt's Olympics of the Mind and Forensics competitions across Virginia and surrounding states. She welcomed their wives wholeheartedly into her life and loved them as if they were her own daughters. When Maggie was born, Joan finally had the little girl she had always wanted. She loved Maggie dearly, hosting tea parties, reading her books, taking her out for ice cream and trips to Barnes and Noble, racing her in the back yard, and holding sleepovers. Joan spent her early life in Tazewell County, moving to Craig County with her family in her teens and graduating from high school in 1969. Joan graduated from Radford University in 1973. It was there that she found her calling and mission in her professional life: to teach and enrich the lives of children. She began teaching kindergarten at Maywood School in Craig County and went on to teach a total of 34 years in Lancaster County, Alleghany County, Salem City, and Roanoke County, spending the last 22 years of her career as a teacher of second graders at Fort Lewis Elementary School. The children she taught had a champion in Joan. She loved them all and wanted them all to be successful and happy. She was especially devoted to children in need. Her colleague "partners in crime," Maria Catron at Fort Lewis and Trula Byington at South Salem, recall that any time a child needed a book, a pencil, a lunch, a Christmas present, or anything else, Joan would step in and see to it that they got it, more often than not anonymously. Thousands of children had better educations and lives because of her. She also spent many years teaching Sunday School at First United Methodist Church in Salem. Joan's family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Marisa Peacock and the angels of Brandon Oaks at Home who cared so lovingly for Joan: Nancy Garrison, Brenda Lehrer, and Morgan. They also wish to thank all the staff of the Blue Ridge Neighborhood at the Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially Stephanie Stuart, Colleen Talley, Abraham Traynham, Linda Hamulic, and John Dingus. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park on Virginia Route 42 west of New Castle. on March 24, 2023.²

     John M. Gilmer was born circa 1871 at Missouri.¹ He married Ina May Mann, daughter of Elison Moore "Elson" Mann and Harriet/Harriett Virginia "Pink" Harris, in March, 1926 at Marin Co., California.¹ John M. Gilmer died on April 29, 1927 at Sonoma Co., California.²

     Dora T. Sinn was born circa 1893 at Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa.^2,1 As of November 24, 1920,her married name was Hartley.¹ She married William Wood Hartley on November 24, 1920 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹

     Arthur Lee Ayers was born circa 1904 at Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa.¹ He married Eldora Belle Hartley, daughter of William Wood Hartley and Estella May "Stella" Covey, on May 20, 1925 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.¹

     Harold Gaylord Eichelberger was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 1802 Carroll Street, Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 481-18-7792.⁸ He was born on February 26, 1908 at Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.^2,3,8,5,6,7 He married Hazel Nellie Hartley, daughter of William Wood Hartley and Estella May "Stella" Covey, on June 1, 1934 at Iowa.^1,2,9,4 Harold Gaylord Eichelberger died on June 23, 1980 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 72.^2,7

     His Social Security Number was 068-30-7095.⁴ Harold Chandler Gosline was born on August 14, 1938 at New York.^1,4 He married Deborah Kay Perdue, daughter of Albert Giles Perdue and Vivian Rosa Ingram, on February 18, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Harold Chandler Gosline and Deborah Kay Perdue were divorced on August 18, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Harold Chandler Gosline died on August 26, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^4,2,3 He Harold Chandler Gosline, 68, of Roanoke, passed away August 26, 2006. There will be no visitation or services. on August 30, 2006.³

     Jeanette Charlotte Long was born on December 27, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 As of July 29, 1966,her married name was Hatcher.² She married Stanley Ward Hatcher, son of Terrell Ward Hatcher and Frances Virginia Spangler, on July 29, 1966 at North Carolina.² Jeanette Charlotte Long and Stanley Ward Hatcher were divorced on June 4, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of October 12, 1980,her married name was Hatcher.¹ Jeanette Charlotte Long married Dennis Ray Hatcher, son of Terrell Ward Hatcher and Frances Virginia Spangler, on October 12, 1980 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Jeanette Charlotte Long and Dennis Ray Hatcher were divorced on September 3, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Jeanette Charlotte Long died on January 12, 2022 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.³ She Jeanette L. Hatcher, 72, of Christiansburg, Va., died peacefully on January 12, 2022, with family by her side. Jeanette was born to Maury Richard Long Jr. and Thelma Long on December 27, 1949. Jeanette was an avid animal lover and rescued numerous dogs and cared for stray cats in the community. Her passion was her family and animals. Jeanette was preceded in death by her father, Maury Richard Long Jr; brother, Vernon Leo Long; and her long-time beloved horses, "Bob" and "Patty". Jeanette is survived by her children, Stanley Hatcher (Sam Harris) and Kimberly Hatcher; five sisters, Cathy Hughes, Diane Graham (Jack), Renee Keister (Ronald), Laurie Dove (Terry), and Gail Long; four brothers, Jerry Long (Patty), Ronnie Long, Darrell Long, and Danny Long; her mother, Thelma Frances Long; and two grandchildren, Karington Burks and Mariah Burks. Jeanette's memory will be cherished by her family and everyone that knew her. Services will be private. The family of Jeanette Hatcher wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Meredith Spencer and staff, Dr. Christopher Heck, and the Shenandoah House at Augusta Health. on January 17, 2022.³

     William Edward Rickman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 2, 1881 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He married Fannie Jane Spradlin, daughter of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, on July 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ William Edward Rickman died on March 23, 1965 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 84.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-6076.⁴ Earlie Wilson Bass was born on December 14, 1919 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Lois Arellia/Arillia Hedrick, daughter of Sidney Floyd Hedrick and Fannie Jane Spradlin, on August 17, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Earlie Wilson Bass died on January 12, 1994 at Clark Co., Nevada, at age 74.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7110.⁴ Charles Dalton Terry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 31, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Cecil Margaret Hedrick, daughter of Sidney Floyd Hedrick and Fannie Jane Spradlin, on September 26, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Charles Dalton Terry died on July 23, 1978 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 63.²