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     George French Hankla was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 579-18-7810.⁴ He married Louise Marie Poff, daughter of Alfred Fleming Poff and Laura T. Greer.¹ George French Hankla was born on December 31, 1902 at Meadow View, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,3 He died on April 16, 1975 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 72.^2,1

     William Alfred Hankla was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 228-38-7476.⁶ He was born on September 3, 1935 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He married June Fay Talley on October 22, 1960 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,7 William Alfred Hankla died on September 15, 2002 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 67.^6,4,5

     June Fay Talley was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 20, 1936 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of October 22, 1960,her married name was Hankla.¹ She married William Alfred Hankla, son of George French Hankla and Louise Marie Poff, on October 22, 1960 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2 June Fay Talley died on January 29, 2013 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,4 She June Talley Hankla, 76, of Rustburg passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late William "Buddy" Alfred Hankla for forty-two years. She was born June 20, 1936 in Campbell County, a daughter of the late William Isaac Talley and Isabell Tanner Talley. She was a life-long member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Rustburg, where she was the church organist since 1964. She also served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Sunday School Teacher and Choir Director. June graduated from the Virginia Commercial College in 1954, was a former employee of the People's Bank, Campbell County Schools and retired from the Department of Corrections as a Secretary. She is survived by a son, William Alfred Hankla, Jr. and his wife, Marye Ann; a daughter, Lisa H. Dawson and her husband, Sammy all of Rustburg; three grandchildren, Daniel Hankla, Greg Dawson and his fiance', Brittany Goff and Ben Dawson; three sisters, Dale T. Morris of Rustburg, Ann T. Reid and her husband Don of Rustburg and Merle T. Alvis and her husband Harry of Lynchburg; a sister-in-law, Jacqueline Catterton of Garden City, South Carolina; and three life-long friends, Elizabeth Williams, Alese Burks and Frances White. Also surviving is a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Rustburg by Pastor Jim Galford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials; "Do as June would do; go do a good deed for someone less fortunate than yourself" or consider the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 5662 Red House Road, Rustburg, VA 24588. on January 30, 2013.²

     Wilma D. Cloward was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.¹ Her married name was Poff.¹ She married Ellis Omohundro Poff, son of Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff and Emma May Potter.¹ Wilma D. Cloward was born on November 7, 1908 at Loa, Wayne Co., Utah.¹ She died on April 8, 1984 at Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 75.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 242-40-2522.⁴ Billie Sue Young was buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^3,9 She was born on November 23, 1931 at Pigeon, Haywood Co., North Carolina.^9,4,5,6 As of December 23, 1951,her married name was Owenby.⁸ She married Narrell Edward Owenby Sr. on December 23, 1951 at Walhalla, Oconee Co., South Carolina.^3,7,8 Billie Sue Young died on August 22, 2001 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^3,9,4,5,10 She Billie Sue Owenby, 69, of 200 Birch Lane, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at her residence. Born in Haywood County, Mrs. Owenby was the daughter of the late L.A. and Finnie Pipes Young and was a member of Fletcher First Baptist Church. Mrs. Owenby is survived by her husband of 49 years, Narrell Owenby; her daughter, Jamie Owens of Asheville; three sons, Eddie Owenby and his wife Debbie of Fletcher, Tracy Owenby and his wife Tonya of Hendersonville and Bobby Owenby and his wife Sherry of Easley, S.C; a sister, Betty Collins of Hemet, Calif; a brother, Lewis "Sonny" Young and his wife Joyce of Shippensburg, Pa; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard. Pallbearers will be Stacy Young, Patrick Owens, Ryan, Dustin and Chris Owenby and Philip Creasman. on August 24, 2001.³

     Narrell Edward Owenby Sr. was buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He Narrell Owenby, Sr., Jun 6, 1929 - Nov 10, 2022. Narrell Edward Owenby, Sr., 93, commonly known as “Hoss”, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. Narrell was born in Asheville, NC to the late Edgar Boyce Ownbey and Winnie Couch Ownbey. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Billie Sue Young Owenby and two sisters, Katharyn and Helen. Narrell was a native of Buncombe County. He was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of Fletcher Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Owens; three sons, Eddie Owenby (Debbie), Tracy Owenby and Bob Owenby (Sherry); nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.³ He was born on June 6, 1929 at Biltmore, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4 He married Billie Sue Young, daughter of L. A. Young and Finnie E. Pipes, on December 23, 1951 at Walhalla, Oconee Co., South Carolina.^1,3,5 Narrell Edward Owenby Sr. died on November 10, 2022 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 93.³

     Her married name was Wundram.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 247-40-9720.⁶ Her married name was Collins.¹ Her married name was Lance.⁷ Betty Jane Young married Unknown Collins.^1,2,4 Betty Jane Young married George Arthur Lance.⁷ Betty Jane Young married Lewis Albert Wundram.⁵ Betty Jane Young was born on April 12, 1930 at Waynesville, Haywood Co., North Carolina.^3,6 She and George Arthur Lance were divorced in August, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁸ Betty Jane Young and Lewis Albert Wundram were divorced on August 11, 1981 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁵ Betty Jane Young died on March 24, 2013 at age 82.⁶

     Gerald Rex Tenney was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 227-36-4520.¹⁰ He was born on May 19, 1932 at Brownsville, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.^2,10,4,5,7 He married Shirley Anne Bane on February 3, 1952 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Gerald Rex Tenney and Shirley Anne Bane were divorced on May 7, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Gerald Rex Tenney married Jane Lavonne Nash on July 8, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Gerald Rex Tenney and Jane Lavonne Nash were divorced on June 22, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Gerald Rex Tenney married Donna Jean Lucas on July 13, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Gerald Rex Tenney and Donna Jean Lucas were divorced on February 25, 1993 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Gerald Rex Tenney died on December 15, 1994 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 62.^3,10,6,7

     Her Social Security Number was 332-01-5921.³ Her married name was Massey.⁴ Viola L. Bayler married Rev. James Preston Massey, son of Giles Ambrose "George" Massey and Velvie Lena Poff.⁴ Viola L. Bayler was born on March 24, 1913 at Illinois.^4,3 She died on November 15, 2008 at California at age 95.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-7178.¹⁰ Otis Eugene Reynolds was born on August 22, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,10 He married Peggy Dean Capps circa 1955.⁴ Otis Eugene Reynolds died on October 1, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,10,4 He Otis E. Reynolds, 78, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Leva Mae Reynolds. From 1953 to 1956 he served with the 11th Airborne Division of the United States Army. Mr. Reynolds retired from PYA Monarch Food Service. He was a member of Southview United Methodist Church and American Legion Post # 3. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Peggy D. Reynolds; daughter, Marla Latham of Salem; son, Sheldon "Bubba" Reynolds, of Roanoke; granddaughter, Nicole "Nicky" Butt and husband, Todd; great- grandchildren, Cayden and Chloe Butt; and a number of nieces and nephews. on October 3, 2011.⁴

     Richard Earl Reynolds was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 24, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Sylvia Elaine Walker on March 3, 1962 at Bexar Co., Texas.^4,6 Richard Earl Reynolds died on February 10, 2017 at Virginia at age 78.⁴ He Retired Army Sergeant First Class Richard Earl Reynolds, 78, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday evening, February 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Alfred Reynolds and Louise Chewning Reynolds. Richard served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1976 and met his wife, Sylvia Reynolds, while stationed in San Antonio, Texas. After retiring from the army, he worked as a nurse at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, was a long-time member of the Vinton First Aid Crew, and was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sylvia; his three daughters, Debbie Marsh and her husband, Bobby, Terry Hough and her husband, Mark, and Denise Spangler and her husband, Greg; his two sisters, Brenda Adams and her husband, Doug, and Anita Reynolds; his seven grandchildren; his five great-grandchildren; and his beloved puppy, Brandy. Richard was a hero to his nation and a hero to his family. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. on February 13, 2017.⁴

     Brenda Gail Reynolds was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 24, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of June 13, 1970,her married name was Adams.² She married Irvin Douglas "Doug" Adams Jr. on June 13, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6 Brenda Gail Reynolds died on August 4, 2019 at Virginia at age 69.⁴ She Brenda Gail Reynolds Adams, 69, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord and her Mama, Daddy, and brother on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Chewning Reynolds and Richard Reynolds; and her brother, Richard Earl Reynolds. Surviving to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, Doug "Ike" Adams; sister, Anita Reynolds; daughter, Donna Phillips and husband, Buck; son, Mike Adams and wife, Tiffany; grandkids, Autumn Collins and husband, Robert, Michael Douglas Adams and wife, Megan, Jeremy Adams, and Blake Adams; special great-granddaughter, Alex Collins; sister-in-law, Sylvia Reynolds; special nieces, Debbie Marsh, Terry Hough and Denise Spangler and their families; extended family, Tosha, Michelle, Jaysen, Noah and Gabe; aunt, Vestine Chewning; and a host of cousins. Brenda lived her entire life in Vinton and finished her working career with Chas. Lunsford Sons & Associates. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor and her unconditional love for her family. FBurial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on August 7, 2019.⁴

     Irvin Douglas "Doug" Adams Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 15, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Brenda Gail Reynolds, daughter of Richard Alfred Reynolds and Frances Louise Chewning, on June 13, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6 Irvin Douglas "Doug" Adams Jr. died on January 22, 2020 at Virginia at age 70.³ He Irvin "Doug" Adams Jr., 70, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Brenda, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Sr. and Emma Adams and his sisters, Vera Gillespie and Gloria Straatmann. His memory continues through his sisters-in-law, Anita Reynolds and Sylvia Reynolds; children, Donna Phillips and husband, Buck; son, Mike Adams and wife, Tiffany; grandkids, Autumn and husband, Robert, Michael Douglas and wife, Megan, Jeremy, and Blake; great-granddaughter, Alex; nieces, Michelle, Patricia, Susan, Debbie, Terry and Denise; extended family, Tosha, Michelle, Jaysen, Noah and Gabe; and a host of cousins. Doug spent his professional career with Dayco Products. He served his beloved community of Vinton through his work on the Vinton Town Council, Vinton First Aid Crew and Vinton Breakfast Lions Club. A special note of thanks to Liz at Fresenius and Michelle S. on 8 South at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on January 22, 2020.³