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     Richard Donald "Don" Anderson Richard Donald (Don) Anderson, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. He retired from General Electric after 40 years of service. Don was a member of the Elks Lodge. He loved to play golf, poker and watch NASCAR. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Hobson and Lula Anderson; and sister, Phyllis Jean Rakes. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue Anderson; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph Wayne and Linda J. Anderson; and nephews, Ralph Wayne Anderson II and his wife, Angela, and their family, Mike Rakes, Richard Rakes and their families. A Graveside Service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on June 7, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Gloria Marie Haring on July 6, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Richard Donald "Don" Anderson and Gloria Marie Haring were divorced on April 18, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Richard Donald "Don" Anderson married Lawanda Sue Vess on March 29, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Richard Donald "Don" Anderson died on July 5, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^5,7

     Linda Carroll Johnston Linda J. Anderson, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to meet her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born May 12, 1946 in Bristol, TN, daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy Johnston. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Anderson; son, Andy Anderson and wife Angela; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Maddy and Parker and wife Kaylee; one great grandchild, Beau. After a difficult battle with cancer, she has reached her promised Heavenly home. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to the doctors and nurses at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Blue Ridge Cancer Care for their care and compassion. We would also like to express how much the friendship of Danene McKinney meant to Linda (Lucy & Ethel). A graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on May 12, 1946 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of January 11, 1969,her married name was Anderson.¹ She married Ralph Wayne Anderson, son of Hobson Benjamin Anderson and Lula Etta Guilliams, on January 11, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Linda Carroll Johnston died on March 8, 2025 at Virginia at age 78.³

     Phyllis Jean Anderson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-48-8874.³ She was born on September 18, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Sep 8, 1939.^2,3,8,7 As of circa 1961,her married name was Rakes.⁴ She married Charles Nelson Rakes circa 1961.^1,4 Phyllis Jean Anderson died on January 22, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^7,3,4,9 She Phyllis Jean Rakes, 65, of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 22, 2005. She attended Penn Forest Church of God, and was a very faithful servant to God. She was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.B. "Hop" and Etta Williams Anderson. Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Charles N. Rakes; her sons and Steven M. "Mike" Rakes of Rocky Mount, and Richard C. and Kellie J. Rakes of Roanoke; her granddaughters, Brooke and Bethany Rakes; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard D. and Sue Anderson, and Ralph W. and Linda Anderson, all of Roanoke; special friends, Diane Hale of Rocky Mount and Carolyn Epperly of Roanoke; a host of other loving family members and friends. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on January 24, 2005.⁴

     Charles Nelson Rakes Charles Nelson Rakes, Dec 24, 1933 - Aug 31, 2024. Charles Nelson Rakes, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Elizabeth Rakes; his wife of 46 years, Jean Rakes; and siblings, Paul Rakes, Zellar Rakes, Ruby Rakes and Gladys Hankins. Surviving are his sons, Mike Rakes and Richard Rakes (Lorrie); his granddaughters, Brooke Rakes and Bethany Rakes; along with many loving nieces and nephews. Charles was a Sergeant in the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was also a contractor in the construction industry and enjoyed NASCAR, westerns and classic cars. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.² He was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 24, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Phyllis Jean Anderson, daughter of Hobson Benjamin Anderson and Lula Etta Guilliams, circa 1961.^1,4 Charles Nelson Rakes died on August 31, 2024 at Virginia at age 90.²

     Joseph Everett Cecil Hale was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 24, 1930 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on September 22, 1938 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 8.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-52-7419.⁸ James Billy Hale was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on April 26, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8,5 He married Vivian Diane McKinely circa 1959.^1,4,9 James Billy Hale died on May 1, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^3,4,8,5 He HALE, James Billy, 65, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 1, 2002. He is retired from Cooper Wood Products with 25 years of service, was a Navy Veteran, and a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Hale; two sons, Michael Wayne Hale and Gregory Steven Hale; and a brother, Cecil Edward Hale. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane Trout Hale of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny Gravely and Becky Hale; his mother, Ora Guilliams Hale; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence Eugene and Clara Hale, Roy Ernest, Jr. and Hazel Hale, Sandra Puckett and Sue Willis; stepgrandchildren, Christopher Clark, David Clark, and Sabrina Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews; devoted pets, Cricket and Brandy; and special friends, Wayne and Brenda Peters and Nelson and Jean Rakes. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Furnace Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. David Jones officiating. Interment to follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on May 3, 2002.⁴

     Lawrence Eugene Hale was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Barbara Elizabeth Wagner.² Lawrence Eugene Hale was born on October 4, 1928 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,10,4,5 He married Clara Ann Jenkins on December 20, 1980 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,11 Lawrence Eugene Hale died on May 16, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,5,6 He Lawrence Eugene Hale, 82, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2011. He was born on October 4, 1928, to the late Roy and Ora Guilliams Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Cecil; stepson, Lonnie Jones; and nephew, Greg Hale. Lawrence was a United States Army Veteran having served his country in the Korean War. He was employed at Stanley Furniture Company retiring after 37 years of service. Lawrence enjoyed woodworking and playing bingo, especially when he won. He loved his grandchildren and family and made many moments and memories that will forever be etched in all of our minds and hearts. Surviving are his wife, Clara Hale; daughter, Christine Cooper and husband, Rocky; grandchild, Jacquelyn Cooper Bradley; four great-grandchildren, Logan, Addison, Aayden and Emmie; brother, Roy Hale Jr. and wife, Hazel; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Jay and Sandy Jenkins; friend, Barbara Hale; special companion, Tinkerbell; and many cousins and friends. Interment will follow in the Hale Family Cemetery. on May 18, 2011.⁵

     Clara Ann Jenkins Clara Anne Hale, 81 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was a daughter of the late James Russell and Mary Elizabeth Divers Jenkins. he was also preceded in death by her husbands, James Jones and Lawrence Hale; son, Lonnie Wayne Jones; and great-niece, Amber Hoback. She worked at VA Apparel and after retirement, she worked as a cashier at Walmart. She is survived by her brother, George “Jay” Jenkins; special niece, Mary Jenkins, great-niece, Ashley Hoback; stepdaughter, Christine Cooper; special friend, Wanda Flanagan; and other family and friends. Graveside service will be conducted at Carter-Young Cemetery in Ferrum, VA.² She was buried at Carter-Young Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 25, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 20, 1980,her married name was Hale.¹ She married Lawrence Eugene Hale, son of Roy Lee Hale and Ora Manda Guilliams, on December 20, 1980 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Clara Ann Jenkins died on September 7, 2023 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 81.²

     Vivian Diane McKinely was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on September 8, 1939.^2,1,3 As of circa 1959,her married name was Hale.⁴ She married James Billy Hale, son of Roy Lee Hale and Ora Manda Guilliams, circa 1959.^5,4,1 Vivian Diane McKinely died on July 29, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,1,3,6 She Vivian Diane Hale, 69, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. She was born on September 8, 1939, a daughter of the late Cecil and Vivian Reidy McKinely. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Bill Hale; sons, Gregory Steven Hale and Michael Wayne Hale; and a sister, Sandra Annett Puckett. Diane is survived by her sister, Sue Willis; nieces, Tammy Willis and Michelle Chaires; and nephews, Gary Willis and the Rev. Douglas Greer, O.P. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from Franklin Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Lawhorn and the Rev. Douglas Greer, O.P. officiating. on July 31, 2009.¹

     Michael Wayne Hale was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 30, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia; His gravestone has a birth and death date of Mar 28, 1967.^1,2 He died on March 31, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Barbara Elizabeth Wagner was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Hale. She married Lawrence Eugene Hale, son of Roy Lee Hale and Ora Manda Guilliams.¹ Barbara Elizabeth Wagner was born on December 23, 1934 at Panschwitz, Germany.^2,3,4 She died on March 8, 2012 at Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,3,4,5 She Barbara Hale, 77, of Glade Hill, died at her home on Thursday, March 8, 2012, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Panschwitz, Croswitz, Germany on December 23, 1934 ,to the late Richard Franz and Emma Maria Lauschke Wagner. Barbara came to the United States in 1954 and got her citizenship right away. She was a greeter with Wal-Mart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Christine "Chris" Hale Cooper and her husband, Henry "Rocky" Cooper; a granddaughter; two great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters, all of Rocky Mount, Va. She is also survived by a sister, Christa W. Beckmann, of Templin, Germany; and by a number of nieces, nephews (great and grand) in the United States and Germany. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the SPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave. NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. Funeral Services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2012, with Dr. Jackie Spence officiating. Interment will follow at the Hale Family Cemetery. on March 10, 2012.²