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     Alfred Christa Stewart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on August 18, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Alma Louise McClure on September 13, 1919 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.³ Alfred Christa Stewart and Alma Louise McClure were divorced on March 24, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Alfred Christa Stewart married Nannie Elsie Motley on July 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Alfred Christa Stewart died on May 18, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.¹

     Nannie Elsie Motley was born circa 1902 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 30, 1947,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Alfred Christa Stewart, son of Christopher Columbus Stewart and Matilda Frances Hollins, on July 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1

     Etta Mae Moore was born on June 11, 1918 at Petersburg, Virginia.^1,2 As of August 15, 1936,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Raymond Lee Stewart, son of Christopher Columbus Stewart and Matilda Frances Hollins, on August 15, 1936 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Etta Mae Moore and Raymond Lee Stewart were divorced on November 21, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Pearl Elizabeth Stewart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-50-9148.⁶ Her married name was Massie.³ Her married name was Perdue.² She married Jesse Earl Perdue.² Pearl Elizabeth Stewart married Unknown Massie.³ Pearl Elizabeth Stewart was born on December 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 As of July 29, 1943,her married name was Turner.³ She married Lester Curtis Turner on July 29, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Pearl Elizabeth Stewart died on September 8, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 103.^6,2,7 She TURNER, Pearl Stewart Perdue, 104, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, September 8, 2003. She is survived by her son, Jessie Harold Perdue; daughters, Catherine Spicer and Betty Lewis; sister, Dorothy Sorrell; sister-in-law, Emma Stewart; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2003 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Patrick Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on September 10, 2003.²

     Joseph Gray Stewart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-2395.⁶ He married Sarah Blanche Bonds.³ Joseph Gray Stewart was born on August 15, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 He died on March 17, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^6,5 He STEWART, Joseph Gray, 90, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 17, 1993. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Libby Stewart, Salem; two granddaughters, Alice Austin, Betty Roop and her husband, Gary; one grandson, Leroy Stewart and his wife, Janet; one brother, Clyde Stewart, Roanoke; two sisters, Pearl Turner, Roanoke; Dorothy Sorrel, Front Royal; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1993 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on March 18, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6193.⁶ Clyde Elmor Stewart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 16, 1915 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 He died on December 7, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^4,5 He STEWART, Clyde E., 85, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2000. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday, Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on December 10, 2000.⁵

     Dorothy Frances Stewart was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Sorrels.⁴ She married Albert Lyle Sorrels.⁴ Dorothy Frances Stewart was born on December 22, 1919 at Virginia.⁵ She died on April 13, 2008 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia, at age 88.^5,6,4 She Dorothy Frances Sorrels, 88, of Front Royal died Sunday at the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Front Royal Church of the Brethren by Pastors Bobby Whetzel and Diann Whetzel. Mrs. Sorrels was the wife of the late Albert Lyle Sorrels. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Carol Reger of Manassas and Gail Sharon Sorrels of Front Royal; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. on April 14, 2008.⁴

     Ada Virginia O'Bryan was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6446.⁴ She was born on December 27, 1909 at Virginia.^3,4,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Stewart.⁵ She married Carl Thomas Stewart, son of Christopher Columbus Stewart and Matilda Frances Hollins, circa 1928.^5,2 Ada Virginia O'Bryan died on November 30, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,3,4,2 She Mrs. Ada Virginia Stewart, age 81, of Salem, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by two brothers, Ernest S. O'Bryan, Salem; William O'Bryan, Roanoke; and four nieces. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton with the Rev. Art Hearne officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on December 2, 1991.¹

     Alma Louise McClure was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3458.⁴ She was born on November 1, 1899 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.^4,3,5 As of September 13, 1919,her married name was Stewart.⁶ She married Alfred Christa Stewart, son of Christopher Columbus Stewart and Matilda Frances Hollins, on September 13, 1919 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.⁶ Alma Louise McClure and Alfred Christa Stewart were divorced on March 24, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Alma Louise McClure died on February 3, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^2,4,7,3 She Alma Louise Stewart, age 92, of Friendship Manor died Monday, February 3, 1992. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and David Davidson of Roanoke; daughter, June Morris of Arlington, Va; daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Dick Kramer of Pittsburgh, Pa; son, Albert M. Stewart of Townville, S.C; one granddaughter and two grandsons. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Evergreen Burial Park 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 1992 with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. on February 5, 1992.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5801.⁴ Albert McClure Stewart was born on August 13, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Mary Kate Graybill on August 14, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 Albert McClure Stewart and Mary Kate Graybill were divorced on June 10, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Albert McClure Stewart married Mary Kate Graybill on July 8, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Albert McClure Stewart married Esther Jean Rooker on June 15, 1962 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,7 Albert McClure Stewart died on May 15, 1993 at South Carolina at age 70.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 227-16-1948.⁵ Her married name was Kramer.⁴ Mary Virginia Stewart married Dick Kramer.⁴ Mary Virginia Stewart was born on August 3, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 She died in March, 1994 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.⁵

     Peggy Anne Stewart was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Her married name was Davidson.⁷ She married David Carson Davidson.^7,4 Peggy Anne Stewart was born on October 4, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 She died on December 7, 2002 at Oxford, Granville Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^3,5 She DAVIDSON, Peggy Stewart, 74, widow of David C. Davidson, died Saturday morning, December 7, 2002. Mrs. Davidson was formerly of Roanoke, but moved to Clarksville to live with a niece. Peggy was native to Roanoke and was a retired bookkeeper for Fields Laundry and Dry Cleaning. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, December 9, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke. Officiating will be the Rev. Donald Feather. Surviving are her niece and nephew-in-law, Cindy and Blair Stutz, of Clarksville and two great nephews. Arrangements are by Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home of Clarksville. on December 8, 2002.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5033.⁵ Phyllis June Stewart was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Morris.² She married James Bascom Morris.² Phyllis June Stewart was born on June 29, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 As of November 11, 1943,her married name was Cook.³ She married Wiley Otis Cook on November 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Phyllis June Stewart died on June 5, 1992 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 61.^5,7,6

     David Carson Davidson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 224-09-4206.⁴ He married Peggy Anne Stewart, daughter of Alfred Christa Stewart and Alma Louise McClure.^1,2 David Carson Davidson was born on May 30, 1915 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He died on April 5, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^4,5,6

     James Bascom Morris was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^1,2 He married Phyllis June Stewart, daughter of Alfred Christa Stewart and Alma Louise McClure.³ James Bascom Morris was born on October 23, 1907 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 12, 1969 at Fort Myer, Arlington Co., Virginia, at age 61.^1,2

     Mary Kate Graybill was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 8, 1918 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 14, 1940,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Albert McClure Stewart, son of Alfred Christa Stewart and Alma Louise McClure, on August 14, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Mary Kate Graybill and Albert McClure Stewart were divorced on June 10, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Mary Kate Graybill married Albert McClure Stewart, son of Alfred Christa Stewart and Alma Louise McClure, on July 8, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Mary Kate Graybill died on May 8, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.²

     Esther Jean Rooker was buried at West View Cemetery, Liberty, Pickens Co., South Carolina.² She was born on December 6, 1936 at Pickens Co., South Carolina.^1,2 As of June 15, 1962,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Albert McClure Stewart, son of Alfred Christa Stewart and Alma Louise McClure, on June 15, 1962 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 Esther Jean Rooker died on May 11, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 39.²

     Wiley Otis Cook was born on August 15, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He married Phyllis June Stewart, daughter of Alfred Christa Stewart and Alma Louise McClure, on November 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Sarah Blanche Bonds was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 224-06-4293.³ Her married name was Stewart.² She married Joseph Gray Stewart, son of Christopher Columbus Stewart and Matilda Frances Hollins.² Sarah Blanche Bonds was born in 1903.² She died in 1989.²

     Joseph Eugene "Gene" Stewart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 229-32-0602.⁶ He was born on May 7, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Elizabeth Sue "Libby" Reynolds on July 8, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 Joseph Eugene "Gene" Stewart died on September 30, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^6,4 He STEWART, Joseph Eugene, (Gene), 70 of Salem, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2000 at the VA Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver from Fleet Master. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth R. (Libby) Stewart; one son, Leroy Stewart; two daughters, Alice Marie Austin and friend Buck, Betty and Gary Roop, all of Salem; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; six brothers-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3rd at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Carter L. Sloan officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 2, 2000.⁴

     Elizabeth Sue "Libby" Reynolds was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on May 29, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of July 8, 1950,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Joseph Eugene "Gene" Stewart, son of Joseph Gray Stewart and Sarah Blanche Bonds, on July 8, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Sue "Libby" Reynolds died on February 15, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^2,5 She Elizabeth Sue Reynolds Stewart (Miss Libby), 83, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2014. She was born to the late Jimmy and Nannie Reynolds. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Joseph (Gene) Stewart; a daughter, Betty Stewart Roop; brothers, Johnnie, Willard, Fred, David and Ralph Reynolds. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Alice Marie Austin; son, Joseph LeRoy Stewart; her sisters, Christine and Clara Hartman; brothers, Carl, Roy, Richard, Dennis Reynolds; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; a special friend that has been truly supportive, Bobbi Neighbors, and her loving and special dog, "Sam." Elizabeth retired from Orotho Vent Shoe, got bored and went to Roanoke Memorial Hospital and retired in 1999. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, taking fishing trips to the beach, and thoroughly enjoyed watching her squirrels play outside. Above all, she enjoyed being around her family as she has always been there for us during times of good and of bad. on February 25, 2014.²

     Betty Ann Stewart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 18, 1952 at Virginia.^2,3 As of August 30, 1972,her married name was Repique.³ She married Gary Michael Repique on August 30, 1972 at North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.³ Betty Ann Stewart and Gary Michael Repique were divorced on June 27, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of June 7, 1986,her married name was Roop.² Betty Ann Stewart married Gary Lee Roop on June 7, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,5 Betty Ann Stewart died on August 25, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^4,5 She Betty Stewart Roop, 59, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Stewart, grandparents, Blanche and Joe Stewart and Jimmy and Nannie Reynolds. Surviving is her husband of 38 years, Gary L. Roop; son, Wayne Roop; daughter, Teresa Cole; stepdaughters, Chasity Flurnoy and Michelle Byrd; her mother, Libby Stewart; sister, Alice Austin; brother, Leroy Stewart; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2011 at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on August 28, 2011.⁵

     Gary Lee Roop Gary Lee Roop, 67, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on May 10, 1952 to the late Raymond and Frances Carroll Roop and had been an area resident all his life. He was the owner and operator of Masonry Services for 40 plus years. During the little down time he had, Gary enjoyed doing yardwork, and would occasionally find the time to watch a race or do a little fishing. He certainly enjoyed a good ribeye and a Miller High Life following a hard day’s work! His yearly trip to the beach was almost a necessity, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Betty Ann Roop; a brother, Donnie Roop; sister, Linda Paitsel; brother, Tony Roop, and son, Gary Irby. He is survived by a son, Wayne Roop; daughters, Chasity Flurnoy and Michelle Shrader, all of Salem; daughter, Katina Maxey of Blacksburg; step-daughter, Teresa Cole of Roanoke; a sister, Bonnie Jenkins of South Boston; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and his special friend and neighbor, Barry Oliver. The family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks to the staffs of Lewis Gale Medical Center and Blue Ridge Cancer Care for their loving care at the time it was needed. Funeral services to honor Gary’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Greg Irby officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 10, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty Ann Stewart, daughter of Joseph Eugene "Gene" Stewart and Elizabeth Sue "Libby" Reynolds, on June 7, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Gary Lee Roop died on November 5, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.³

     Lester Curtis Turner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on February 15, 1912 at Appomattox Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1915.^2,3 He married Pearl Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of Christopher Columbus Stewart and Matilda Frances Hollins, on July 29, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Lester Curtis Turner died on June 10, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-6649.⁵ Albert Lyle Sorrels was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Dorothy Frances Stewart, daughter of Christopher Columbus Stewart and Matilda Frances Hollins.¹ Albert Lyle Sorrels was born on April 2, 1912 at Vesuvius, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He died on November 9, 1990 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,3