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     Christine Giles Christine Giles Riley, 59, of Glen Morgan, passed away at the Bowers Hospice house following a long illness on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Christine was born on July 18, 1957, to Edward Franklin Giles and the late Dawn Anemone Giles. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death brothers, William DiSabatino and Shawn Giles. Christine was a wonderful wife, mother and sisters. She enjoyed her loving family and had a loving and contagious smile. She will be missed all who knew her. In addition to her father, those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Warren C. Riley; her beloved children, Kevin Giles, Christy Graham, Shawn Mills and Blue Mills; step children, Charles (Heather) Riley, Heather Bartholomew; brothers, John E. Giles, Ronald F. Giles and a sister, Julia Rubincan. Christine leaves behind 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.² She was born on July 18, 1957 at Maryland.^1,2 As of September 5, 1975,her married name was Mills.¹ She married Marvin Steven "Stevie" Mills, son of John Jefferson Mills and Susie Elizabeth Powell, on September 5, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Christine Giles died on March 4, 2017 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.²

     Mary Diane Mills was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She Mary Diane McNeill (Mills), 81, of Vinton, formerly from Montvale, VA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Mary was born May 14, 1942, in Starkey, Roanoke County, VA. She was the daughter of the late John Jefferson Mills and Susie Elizabeth Atkins. Mary attended Parkway Wesleyan Church and enjoyed collecting Longaberger wicker baskets, Barbie dolls, and Boyds bears. Her biggest achievements were when she and her husband purchased their first home in Montvale, VA and when she got VA driver's license. She was a great biscuit maker and always ready to help, especially her children. She was a person you could turn to or call and she would be right there for you. In her earlier years she enjoyed dancing – flat footing was a favorite of hers and doing cartwheels with her children and grandkids. In her later years she had a particular love for gospel music. The Gathers were a favorite. Diane was simply amazing, and her loss will be felt forever. RIP sophisticated feisty little momma, you will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children: Melvin Clemons, Bobby Clemons, Lisa Mitchell, Donna Clemons and Barbara Smith; her siblings: Libby Hamlin, Donald Atkins, Gracie Conner and Andy Atkins; she has 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and many loving friends in the community. In addition to her parents, John McNeill (husband), Shirley Richards, Clyde Mills, Betty Shaver, Johnny Mills, Julie Alley and Stevie Mills is predeceased by her. A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was born on May 14, 1942 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 7, 1956,her married name was Clemons.² She married Melvin Curtis Clemons, son of Esau Madison Clemons and Madie Louisa Gathercole, on July 7, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.² Mary Diane Mills and Melvin Curtis Clemons were divorced on March 3, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 5, 1972,her married name was McNeill.² Mary Diane Mills married John Andrew McNeill Jr. on March 5, 1972 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.² Mary Diane Mills and John Andrew McNeill Jr. were divorced on May 28, 1981 at Henry Co., Virginia.² Mary Diane Mills married John Andrew McNeill Jr. on January 30, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 Mary Diane Mills died on July 2, 2023 at Virginia at age 81.³

     John Andrew McNeill Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.³ He John Andrew McNeill Jr., 79, of Vinton and formerly of Bedford County, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015.⁴ He was born on August 28, 1936 at Pennsylvania.^1,2,5 He married Mary Diane Mills, daughter of John Jefferson Mills and Susie Elizabeth Powell, on March 5, 1972 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.² John Andrew McNeill Jr. and Mary Diane Mills were divorced on May 28, 1981 at Henry Co., Virginia.² John Andrew McNeill Jr. married Mary Diane Mills, daughter of John Jefferson Mills and Susie Elizabeth Powell, on January 30, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,7 John Andrew McNeill Jr. died on October 23, 2015 at Virginia at age 79.^4,5 He In Loving Memory of John A. McNeill, 8/28/36 - 10/24/15. Until We Meet Again We think about you always, we talk about you still, you have never been forgotten, Dad and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but God calls us one by one. The chain will link again. Survived by, Wife, Diane McNeill, Son, Bobby & Connie Clemons Daughter, Barbara Smith, Grandsons, Bj & Amanda Clemons, Trevor Smith, A.J. McPeak Granddaughter, Amanda Carrol Great-Grandson, Gatlin Clemons, Xavier Carrol on October 30, 2015.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-36-3509.¹⁰ J. W. Archie Smith was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^6,11 He was born on May 6, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,10,6,7 He married Nancy May Stone on September 23, 1950 at Martinsville, Virginia.^3,6,12,13 J. W. Archie Smith died on January 1, 2004 at Bassett, Virginia, at age 71.^10,6,12 He A memorial service for J.W. Archie Smith, 71, of Bassett, who died at his home on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, will be held Wednesday. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. Smith was born on May 6, 1932, in Franklin County, a son of the late Leonard Dewey Smith and Blanche Peters Smith. In addition, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy May Stone Smith; a son, Steven Daniel Smith; and a brother, Norvell "Toby" Smith. Smith had an extensive career in the furniture industry working in Virginia and North Carolina, and retired from W.M. Bassett Manufacturing Company. He was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church. Surviving are a son, Archie Wayne Smith of Bassett; two daughters, Linda F. Fraas of Buffalo, N.Y., and Teresa Ann Berch of Sykesville, Md; two brothers, Murphy "Pete" Smith and Glenver "Jack" Smith, both of Bassett; a sister, Estelle Smith Stowe of Martinsville; four granddaughters; four grandsons; and two great-grandsons. on January 5, 2004.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 228-36-3225.⁶ Caterina Marchetti was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^7,4 She was born on October 4, 1922 at Savona, Italy.^2,6,3,4 As of circa 1946,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Murphy Cleo "Pete" Smith, son of Leonard Dewey Smith and Nellie Blanche Peters, circa 1946.^4,5 Caterina Marchetti died on November 7, 1999 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^6,2,4 She Caterina Marchetti "Smitty" Smith, of Colonial Hill Drive, Bassett, VA, died Sunday, November 7, 1999 at Duke Medical Center of Durham, NC. Born in Savona, Italy, she was the only child of the late Marino Aristide and Isabella Meloni Marchetti. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, "Pete" Murphy C. Smith of the residence; one son, Carl M. Smith and daughter-in-law Gail of Collinsville, VA; one daughter, Mrs. Elaine S. Cumbia and son-in-law Douglas of Winchester, VA; two grandsons, Dwight D. Smith and Chip Cumbia; two great-grandsons David M. Smith and Daniel M. Smith; and several cousins in Savona, Ancona and Milano, Italy. Mrs. Smith graduated from the Hospital of Civile Nursing School of Venice, Italy in 1945. She was employed at Martinsville General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County from 1951 until her retirement in 1983. A private interment will be held at Henry Memorial Park in Bassett, VA. on November 9, 1999.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 238-18-0579.⁴ Hattie Susan Webb was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on March 7, 1919 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of circa 1951,her married name was Smith.³ She married Norvell Percy "Toby" Smith, son of Leonard Dewey Smith and Nellie Blanche Peters, circa 1951.^1,3,6 Hattie Susan Webb died on June 25, 2011 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,4,6 She The funeral for Hattie Webb Smith, 92, of 470 Old Stage Road, Bassett, who died June 25, 2011, will be held Tuesday. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. She was born on March 7, 1919, to John Luther Webb and Lena Moles Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norvell P. Smith; two sisters, Wavie W. Tew and Ruth W. Richardson; and two brothers, John L. Webb Jr. and Luther B. Stanley. She was a member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. She retired as owner and operator of Smith's Body Shop, which she and her husband owned. She also was retired from Bassett-Walker. She was a member of the Oak Level Ruritan Club and the Association of Virginia Ruritans. Surviving are a daughter, Norvelline Atkins of Bassett; a son, Don Tew of Sunset Beach, N.C; a brother, Sherman L. Webb of Rockford, Ill; one granddaughter; and one step-granddaughter. on June 27, 2011.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-58-3827.³ James Ronald Johnson was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^5,4,6 He was born on July 27, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,7,6,8} He married Norvelline Wavie Smith, daughter of Norvell Percy "Toby" Smith and Hattie Susan Webb, on December 13, 1985 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ James Ronald Johnson and Norvelline Wavie Smith were divorced on May 21, 1993 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁷ James Ronald Johnson died on June 27, 2001 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 54.^3,4,9,6,8,10 He James R. Johnson, 54, of 56 Prospect Drive, Collinsville, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at his home. He was born July 27, 1946 in Martinsville, son of the late Edith Jester Johnson and the late Alfred H. Johnson. A brother, Charles Johnson, also preceded him in death. He was an Army veteran and employed by Stanley Furniture Co. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Johnson of Richmond. A graveside funeral will be held at Roselawn Burial Park. on June 29, 2001.⁴

     Robert Lee Stowe was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,7,8 His Social Security Number was 225-01-3525.⁹ He was born on November 28, 1921 at Patrick Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1922 and the SSDI has 1920.^3,5,6,9,7,8 He married Menerva Estelle Smith, daughter of Leonard Dewey Smith and Nellie Blanche Peters, on February 18, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,2,8 Robert Lee Stowe died on January 28, 1989 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.^3,9,7,8 He Retired City Police Major Robert Lee Stowe died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was 67. Stowe, of 917 Meadow Lane, Martinsville, began his career in law enforcement on April 1, 1948, and retired in August 1980 after 32 years with the Martinsville Police Department. Stowe was transferred to the detective division of the Martinsville Police Department in 1956; was promoted to sergeant in 1959 and promoted to captain in 1963; designated the assistant chief of police in 1972, and was awarded the rank of major on April 1, 1974. During his career, he graduated from 32 police training schools. A Patrick County native, he was born Nov. 28, 1921, a son of the late Edward Lee Stowe and the late Mary Sue Biggs Stowe. He served in the U.S. Navy from July 16, 1940, until Oct. 10, 1946. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Estelle Smith Stowe of the home; one daughter, Lisa K. Stowe of the home; one son, Tracy Stowe of Ridgeway, and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Freeman and Mrs. Virginia Watkins, both of Martinsville, Robert L. Stowe Mrs. Opal DeShazo of Ridgeway, and Mrs. Edna Shelton of Salem. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. on January 29, 1989.⁸

     Nancy May Stone was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-36-1217.³ She was born on May 28, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,4,7 As of September 23, 1950,her married name was Smith.¹ She married J. W. Archie Smith, son of Leonard Dewey Smith and Nellie Blanche Peters, on September 23, 1950 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,6,7 Nancy May Stone died on August 19, 1992 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 60.^6,7 She Nancy Stone Smith, 60, of Rt. 4, Bassett, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She retired from Sale Knitting with 17 years service. Born May 28, 1932, in Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Bartholomew Stone and the late Weltha Williams Stone. She also was preceded in death by a son, Steve D. Smith. Surviving are her husband, J.W. Archie Smith of the home; two daughters, Linda F. Fraas of Albuquerque, N.M., and Teresa Smith of Columbia, Md; one son, Wayne Smith of Bassett; one sister, Elizabeth Spencer of Stanleytown; four brothers, Bartholomew Stone of Catawba, Sylvester Stone of Sophia, N.C., Wilbert Stone of Town Creek, and Gilbert Stone of Bassett, and six grandchildren. Entombment will be in the Henry Memorial Abbey. on August 20, 1992.⁷

     Thomas Gregory Prudy was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.^4,5 He The funeral for Thomas G. "Tommy" Purdy, 52, of Bassett, who died July 7, 2011, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be today. Burial will be in Old Center Primitive Baptist cemetery. He was born in Henry County on May 1, 1959, to Louise Purdy of Bassett and Edward L. Purdy. His father preceded him in death. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School, and he was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, surviving are two sisters, Jo Ann Lawson of Martinsville and Deborah "Debbie" Stanley of Roanoke; two brothers, Eddie Purdy of Bassett and Donald Purdy of Washington, D.C; and several nieces and nephews.⁵ His Social Security Number was 229-98-6627.⁶ He was born on May 1, 1959 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,4,5,6,2 He married Sharmane Marie Smith, daughter of Glenver Otis "Jack" Smith and Peggy Earnestine Stratton, on May 5, 1988 at Martinsville, Virginia.¹ Thomas Gregory Prudy and Sharmane Marie Smith were divorced on November 9, 1992 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁷ Thomas Gregory Prudy died on July 7, 2011 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 52.^4,5,6,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-90-0393.⁴ Steven Daniel Smith was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,5,8 He was born on September 17, 1957 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{2,3,4,5,6,10,7,8} He married Jan Paige Gourley on October 4, 1975 at Martinsville, Virginia.³ Steven Daniel Smith and Jan Paige Gourley were divorced on January 3, 1980 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁷ Steven Daniel Smith married Lois Ann Savedge on November 14, 1986 at Bassett, Virginia.^3,8 Steven Daniel Smith died on July 10, 1988 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 30.^2,5,8 He Steven Daniel Smith, 30, of Bassett, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Born Sept. 7, 1957, in Franklin County, he was a son of J.W. Archie Smith and Nancy Stone Smith of Bassett. He had attended Bassett High School and Patrick Henry Community College and was employed by Bassett Furniture Industries. Surviving are his wife, Lois Ann Brooks Smith of Bassett; a stepson, Billy Brooks of Bassett; two sisters, Teresa Ann Smith of Newark, Del., and Linda Smith Fraas of Albuquerque, N.M; a brother, Wayne Smith of Bassett, four nieces and two nephews. Burial will follow in Henry Memorial Park. on July 11, 1988.⁸