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     Paul Edward Wirt was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on December 8, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 He married Patricia Jacqueline Bower, daughter of Noel Clifford Bower and Alma Virginia Bailey, on May 25, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Paul Edward Wirt died on October 3, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^6,5 He Paul Edward Wirt, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was a member of First Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Lallia Cox Wirt; and a brother, Eugene Wirt. Paul is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Wirt; son, Michael Wirt; daughters, Judy Phillips (Harold), Kathy Shirley (Scott), Karen Peck (Rev. Jeff Peck) and Beth Jones (Jeff); and stepchildren, Billie Kessler (Diana), Timothy Kessler and James Carter IlI. on October 5, 2016.⁵

     Timothy Blaine Kessler Timothy Blaine Kessler, 63, of Roanoke, Virginia went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Tim was a graduate of Staunton River High School. He was self-employed, loved to cook and try new recipes. Tim had many friends from the Grandin Court area, as he worked for his grandfather at Colonial Ave Exxon. He will be truly missed by his loyal customers. Tim was a devout Christian. He knew his Bible and could answer any question you asked him about it. Timothy is survived by his mother, Pat Wirt; his father, Billie Kessler, Sr; and his brothers, Billie Kessler, Jr. (and wife, Dianna), James Carter (and wife, Trish), and Brian Kessler. A Graveside Service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He was born on October 22, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He died on April 28, 2024 at Virginia at age 63.³

     Joshua Nathaniel Kessler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He Joshua Nathaniel Kessler, Jan 8, 1992 - Nov 26, 2023. Joshua Nathaniel Kessler, 31, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Ruth Musick; and uncle, Wayne Musick. He is survived by his loving parents, Billie and Diana Kessler; uncles, Tim Kessler, Brian Kessler, Gary Musick (Rebekah), Kenneth Musick (Elizabeth); aunts, Glenda East (John), Sandra Baer, and Sonya Wallace (James); and grandparents, Bill Kessler Sr. and Pat Wirt. Joshua was a technology wizard, loved skate boarding, and had a heart of gold. He loved his job and coworkers at LaserCam, where he was a programmer. He was a gifted artist which began in his early years. Interment will follow the service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He was born on January 8, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He died on November 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 31.³

     James Russell Carter Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 226-32-4909.⁸ He was born on June 11, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,8,6 He married Patricia Jacqueline Bower, daughter of Noel Clifford Bower and Alma Virginia Bailey, on January 27, 1973 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ James Russell Carter Sr. and Patricia Jacqueline Bower were divorced on June 9, 1988 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² James Russell Carter Sr. died on January 7, 2011 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,4,8,5 He James R. "Jim" Carter Sr., 79, of Bedford County, Va., died on Friday, January 7, 2011, at his home. James "Jim" served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Marine Corps. He was the owner of Carter's Storage Center Inc. in Stewartsville, Va. Jim previously served on the Bedford County Planning Commission and was a member of the Community Advent Christian Church. He enjoyed trips to Hatteras, N.C., observing wildlife on his Bedford County farm and he was a vintage Thunderbird enthusiast. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Sr. and Rachael Carter; and his two brothers, Roy Jr. and William "Bill" Carter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Annette T. Carter; his son, James R. Carter II; his daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Richard Thomy, Angela and Mike Ridder, and Cynthia and Steve Willis; his grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; nephews and nieces; mother-in-law, Elaine Moles; brothers-in-law, Jeff Trail and wife, Denise, and Daniel Trail and wife, Jennifer; and sister-in-law, Margaret Magnan and husband, Shawn. The family would like to express a special thanks to Jeff and Denise Trail for always being there and also Donna Spence and Carilion Hospice. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 11, 2011.³

     Mary Custis Bower Mary Custis Bower Lotts peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on March 2, 1935, in Welch, West Virginia, and was a cherished member of Central United Methodist Church in Salem, Virginia. Mary had an extraordinary talent and love for needle crafts, with a particular passion for sewing, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, and quilting. Known for her intricate work, she shared her creations at craft shows, bringing joy to all who saw her beautiful artistry. Mary was also lovingly known for her many years of hemming countless pairs of pants for her son, a testament to her dedication to family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Miles A. Lotts; her parents, Custis Burwell Bower and Ruby Estelle Echols Bower; her brother, Robert Burwell Bower; her sister-in-law, Brenda Blevins Bower; and her nephew, Christopher Burwell Bower. Mary’s memory will be forever cherished by her son, Kevin Lynn Lotts; her grandson, Justin Lynn Lotts, and his wife, Sara; her adored great-grandchildren, Audrey JoAnn Lotts, and Jackson Lynn Lotts; and her extended Bower, Lotts, and Echols families and friends. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 2, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of February 22, 1964,her married name was Lotts.¹ She married Miles Arden Lotts on February 22, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Mary Custis Bower and Miles Arden Lotts were divorced on December 5, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Mary Custis Bower died on November 8, 2024 at Virginia at age 89.³

     Miles Arden Lotts was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on May 1, 1939 at Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Mary Custis Bower, daughter of Custis Burwell "Curtis" Bower and Ruby Estelle Echols, on February 22, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 Miles Arden Lotts and Mary Custis Bower were divorced on December 5, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Miles Arden Lotts died on June 29, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^4,5,6 He LOTTS, Miles Arden, 59, of Salem, died Monday, June 29, 1998, at his home. He is survived by his ex-wife, Mary B. Lotts, Salem; his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Tonja Lotts, Johnson City, Tenn; two brothers, Harless Lotts, Roanoke, Jim Lotts, Wilmington, N.C; one sister, Joyce Camper, Sanford, N.C; one grandson, Justin Lotts, Johnson City, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Earnest Wood officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m . Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on June 30, 1998.⁵

     Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0528.⁶ He was born on September 13, 1905 at East Bend, Yadkin Co., North Carolina; His draft card has a birth year of 1906.^2,3,6 He married Mildred Woodrow Bower, daughter of Edgar Clifford "Ed" Bower and Sarah Catherine Wickham, on September 28, 1933 at Washington, D.C..^1,4 Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. and Mildred Woodrow Bower were divorced on December 31, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. died on March 25, 1979 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 73.^2,5 He T. Clark Heinsdale, age 73, of 7702 Hermitage Road, died Sunday, March 25, 1979. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Heinsdale; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Yuvonne Hewlett and Mrs. Barbara G. Ballard; one son, Thomas Clark Heinsdale, Jr; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hauser; also nine grandchildren. Mr. Heinsdale was an employee of the Woody Funeral Home and a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on March 27, 1979.⁵

     Christopher Burwell Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He Christopher Burwell Bower, Jun 17, 1968 - Aug 27, 2021. It is with sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Christopher Burwell Bower of Salem, Virginia on Friday August 27, 2021. Chris was 53 years old and taken too soon by COVID-19 plus underlying health conditions. Chris is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Burwell Bower and Brenda Blevins Bower, grandparents, Custis Burwell Bower and Ruby Echols Bower, Frank George Blevins and Pauline Blevins, and uncles, Miles Lotts and Frank Blevins. Chris is lovingly remembered by surviving members of his family, uncle Ron Blevins (Linda), aunts Mary Custis Bower Lotts and Anne Blevins, cousins, Kevin Lotts, Andy Blevins (Laurie), Ryan Blevins, Kim Janney (Sean), and Kelly Pittman (Derrick), a large extended family, his loving girlfriend, Janet Moore Shaffer and her family, countless friends, and his beloved dogs, Skyler, Otis, and Jaxx. Chris was a lifelong Salem resident, a graduate of Salem High School and Roanoke College, and ran Motorcars Unlimited Sales and Service, LLC.⁴ He was born on June 17, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Sandra Ann Wormuth on September 29, 2005 at Bath Co., Virginia.⁷ Christopher Burwell Bower and Sandra Ann Wormuth were divorced on March 30, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Christopher Burwell Bower died on August 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 53.^4,5

     Frances Yuvonne Heinsdale was buried at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Prideville Rd., Amelia, Amelia Co., Virginia.⁷ She Yuvonne H. Hewlett, Dec 9, 1935 – Aug 8, 2022. Yuvonne Heinsdale Hewlett, age 86, died Monday, August 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas C. Heinsdale and Mildred B. Heinsdale. She is survived by her devoted husband, John A. Hewlett, Jr; three children Sarah C. Smith, Shawn E. Keeley and Thomas E. Fridley; her beloved sister, Barbara G. Emmons; six grandchildren Kristen Y. Paster, Jessica L. Harper (Nathan), Julia L. Keeley, Shawn Michael Keeley, David I. Fridley and Lauren L. Fridley; and three great-grandchildren.⁴ She was born on December 9, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 As of August 19, 1955,her married name was Fridley.² She married David Erskine Fridley on August 19, 1955 at Richmond, Virginia.² Frances Yuvonne Heinsdale and David Erskine Fridley were divorced on January 23, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia.⁸ As of July 2, 1976,her married name was Hewlett.² Frances Yuvonne Heinsdale married John Andrew Hewlett Jr. on July 2, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4 Frances Yuvonne Heinsdale died on August 8, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-40-9676.³ David Erskine Fridley was born on June 2, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Frances Yuvonne Heinsdale, daughter of Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. and Mildred Woodrow Bower, on August 19, 1955 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ David Erskine Fridley and Frances Yuvonne Heinsdale were divorced on January 23, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia.² David Erskine Fridley died on June 15, 2007 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,8,5,7 He FRIDLEY, David E., of Richmond, was born June 2, 1935 and went to Heaven on June 15, 2007. David was an Artist and Southern Gentleman. He enjoyed his last days on Daffodil Hill reading, visiting and bird watching. He is missed by his children, Sarah C. Smith, Shawn E. Keeley, Thomas E. Fridley and Blakely B. Fridley; and his six grandchildren, Jessica, Kristen, David, Julia, Lauren and Shawn Michael. on June 21, 2007.⁷

     Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Jr. Thomas Clarke Heinsdale, 78, born on April 8, 1940, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Tommy was a devoted husband and father, who is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jareya Heinsdale; seven children, Kathy Andreozzi, Theresa Lennon, Dianalynn Pearman, Anna Hall, Brian Elk Richardson, Lisa Heinsdale and Tuwana Heinsdale; two sisters, Yuvonne Hewlett and Barbara Emmons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His greatest passion was taking care of and spending time with his family. He will be truly missed by all whose lives he touched. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial & Cremation Park, 10000 Patterson Ave., Richmond.⁴ He was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 8, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Dorothy Aliff on June 20, 1958 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.⁷ Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Jr. and Dorothy Aliff were divorced on December 30, 1959 at Richmond, Virginia.⁷ Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Jr. married Kathleen Carole Kahn on May 27, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,8 Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Jr. married Jareya Unknown circa 1979.⁴ Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Jr. died on October 17, 2018 at Virginia at age 78.⁴

     Kathleen Carole Kahn was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-50-0139.⁵ She was born on April 10, 1942 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of May 27, 1961,her married name was Heinsdale.¹ She married Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Jr., son of Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. and Mildred Woodrow Bower, on May 27, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,4 Kathleen Carole Kahn died on January 3, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 34.^2,3,4 She Mrs. Kathleen Carole Heinsdale of 2216 Cool Brook Dr., died Monday, January 3, 1977. She is survived by her husband, Thomas C. Heinsdale, Jr; four daughters, Kathleen C., Margaret T., Diana Lyne and Anna Marie Heinsdale; her father, Linwood A. Kohn; one brother, Ralph O. Brini; two sisters, Mrs. Margaraet B. Downer and Mrs. Marie B. Dixon; all of Richmond. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on January 4, 1977.⁴

     John Andrew Hewlett Jr. was born on July 2, 1934 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Frances Yuvonne Heinsdale, daughter of Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. and Mildred Woodrow Bower, on July 2, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,4