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     Roxie Gray Sublett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 9, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,3 As of June 5, 1956,her married name was Webb.⁴ She married Carter Jackson Webb, son of Lee Roy Webb and Lettie Marilla Nichols, on June 5, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ Roxie Gray Sublett and Carter Jackson Webb were divorced on November 20, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Roxie Gray Sublett married Carter Jackson Webb, son of Lee Roy Webb and Lettie Marilla Nichols, on April 3, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Roxie Gray Sublett died on August 3, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,5,2,3 She Roxie Sublett Webb, 74, of Roanoke, on Sunday, August 3, 2008, went to be with her Lord, where she is reunited with her mother, Lena Y. Sublett and sister, Shirley Stancil. She was a longtime member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church. Roxie worked at Brendle's, Woolco and Peoples Drugs. A loving mother, she is survived by her sons, U.S. Army S/Sgt. Bruce Webb and wife, Cindy and Tony L. Webb and fiance, Carol Hall; daughter, Robin W. Brooks and husband, David W. Brooks; grandchildren, Justin Webb and wife, Shena, Tony M. Webb, Taylor Webb and Amber Brooks; two greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Beverly Jones and husband, Clarence, Sharon Gilbert and husband, Jim and Bonnie Gill; two brothers, David Sublett and wife, Joann and Johnny Sublett and wife, Connie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. James R. Millsaps will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on August 5, 2008.²

     Ronnie Wayne Blankenship was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on May 9, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Pamela Jean Webb, daughter of Elmer Gene Webb and Rachel Ellan Altice, on April 6, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ronnie Wayne Blankenship died on May 11, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.³ He Ronnie Wayne Blankenship, May 9, 1964 - May 11, 2024. Ronnie Wayne Blankenship, 60, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Ronnie was born in Roanoke, Va., in 1964 to the late Malcolm Wayne Blankenship and Patricia Sue Bush Blankenship of Roanoke. He was husband to Pamela Jean Webb Blankenship; father to Mitchell Webb Blankenship; brother to Bo Blankenship; his sister-in-law is Libby Oechsli Blankenship; his nephews are Tyler James Blankenship (Soni) and Lucas Oechsli Blankenship; his sister-in-law is Tina Webb; his mother-in-law is Rachel Webb; and many more loving uncles, aunts, and cousins survive him. Ronnie's very recent, and most proud recognition was by the American Culinary Federation President for Ronnie's time, talents, and contributions to the organization. He will be recognized In July 2024 in Arizona, at the ACF National Convention where he will receive an award, the American Culinary Federation's Presidential Medallion. A graduate of Patrick Henry High School, Ronnie received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ferrum College, Nutritional Science from University of Florida, Certified Executive Chef, Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional, Certified Food Protection Manager, Food Management Professional, HACCP Certified, Accredited Culinary Evaluator, CRM Proctor, ServSafe instructor/ proctor, Career Studies Professor and Dietitian. He worked for over 45 years in Culinary Arts and Food Service, held positions on the American Culinary Federation Southwestern Virginia Chapter Board, and was the American Culinary Federation Southwestern Virginia Chapter Vice President in 2011. Ronnie was a member of the National Ice Carvers Association, the World Association of Chefs and the Association of Food Professionals and Nutritionists. He had an extremely notable culinary career which included Executive Chef at the famous Library Restaurant in Roanoke during the 1980s, worked at world famous area resorts including The Homestead, Greenbrier, Snowshoe, and seasonally at Nags Head, NC, before settling down in Roanoke and starting a hospitality consulting firm, Crescent Creek Consulting, where he made many friends and was affiliated with many great restaurants, hotels and country clubs throughout the United States. Ronnie helped young careers, more recently working with young culinary enthusiasts and young professionals at Lynchburg Parks and Recreation and Central Virginia Community College. He was also recognized for Ice Sculptures throughout Virginia. Ronnie was equally notable as an area musician as he was the youngest musician to ever record at the great Harold Thompson's local recording studio Threshold Recording. He played drums with Kelley's Music founder Richard Kelley in Foremost and Goldust. He made appearances on the Ryman Auditorium Stage, colosseums, and state fairs. As a drummer, he played in many bands and national acts, including Czar, Ocean, Alpha Centauri, Eye of the Storm, Blind Rhino, Brotherhood, Prime-Time, T-Bone Jones, Rapid Transit, Backroads Band, Nashville Showman, Crypto Cats Band and many others including the Patrick Henry High School Band of Gold, the choir band, Pep Band and the jazz band in high school and college. He was also noted for Blues Guitar performances, guitar at Relay for Life events and piano and guitar for special church events throughout the area. Ronnie was a man of many artistic talents including Ice Carver, landscape painter, and poet. He was a proud supporter of Relay for Life and Kiwanis International. Thanks to all his friends and family. Interment will follow the funeral service in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 15, 2024.³

     Merle Marie Spangler was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 19, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of June 1, 1940,her married name was Webb.² She married Wiley Levi Webb, son of Harry Tazwell Webb and Rena Catherine Sigmon, on June 1, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 Merle Marie Spangler died on February 2, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.¹

     Norman Roger Holden was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 264-14-2779.⁴ He married Virginia Christine Webb, daughter of Harry Tazwell Webb and Rena Catherine Sigmon.^5,3 Norman Roger Holden was born on May 30, 1920 at Brewster, Okanogan Co., Washington.^4,2,3,6 He died on October 17, 2003 at West Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 83.^4,2,3,6 He Norman Roger Holden, 83, passed away October 17, 2003, at the Indian River Center in West Melbourne, Florida after an extended illness. He was born in Brewster, Washington on May 30, 1920, the oldest of four siblings of Frank Bishop Holden and Syble Rinker Holden. He grew up in Washington state, Indiana, and West Palm Beach, Florida and graduated from Palm Beach High School in 1938. He served in the U.S. Navy as an International Communications electrician during World War II and subsequently moved to Roanoke, Virginia where he worked for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company for over 20 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, Florida and was a former member of Northview Methodist Church and North Roanoke Baptist Church in Roanoke, Virginia. He retired in Mesa, Arizona in 1985 from the AT & T Phone Company after 45 years of service. Mr. Holden was a kind, soft-spoken man who was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid photographer and blessed many with a history in pictures of family reunions and events. He was preceded in death by his former wife of forty-one years, Virginia Webb Holden of Callaway, Virginia. Surviving are his wife, Blanche B. Holden of Cocoa Beach, Florida; his daughter, Suzanne Holden Akers and her husband, James of Tampa, Florida; his son, Kehn N. Holden and his wife, Teri of Newport News, Virginia; four stepchildren; one sister, Louanne Grovenstein; two brothers, Harold and Tom Holden; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Interment with military rites was conducted at Hillcrest Cemetery in West Palm Beach on October 22, 2003. A memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach, Florida. on February 8, 2004.³