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     Joseph Woodrow Martin was born on July 5, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6321.⁶ Chester Kent Blount was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 He was born on June 17, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5 He married Clarice Claudine Martin, daughter of Voyd Maytau Martin and Ella Violena Byrd, on November 3, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Chester Kent Blount died on May 11, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^2,7,6,4 He BLOUNT, Chester Kent, (C.K.), 84, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, May 11, 2002. He was a member of United Commercial Travelers and was retired in Sales from Taylor Distributing Company. Mr. Blount was a longtime member of Belmont Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Blount Tabor and husband, Jim Tabor, Jr. of Franklin County; two sons, Barry Wayne Blount and wife, Susie Blount of Vinton, Kent Martin Blount and wife, Julie Ann Blount of Bartlesville, Okla; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Steven W. Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on May 14, 2002.⁷

     James Melvin "Jim" Tabor Jr. James Melvin Tabor, Jr., Aug 9, 1948 - May 27, 2024. James Tabor, “Jim”, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from Jefferson High School. Jim served in the United States Navy, fulfilling his duties aboard the U.S.S. Satyr for 18 months during the Vietnam War. Once Jim returned home from duty, he married his high school sweetheart Sandra, and started a family in Roanoke. Jim and his family spent many weekends at Smith Mountain Lake and hiking local trails. Jim then opened and operated Comfort Services, Inc., providing HVAC services to the Roanoke Valley and beyond for over 40 years. Jim was a true gentleman with class and always had a story to tell. This helped him make several friends at Luigi’s and Elks Lodge #197 where he was a lifetime member. Jim touched many with his giving nature, and he was a mentor to several over the years both professionally and personally. Jim enjoyed a round of golf with friends, fishing, trips to the beach, bourbon, and most of all spending down time at Groundhog Mountain. Jim is survived by his wife Gina; children, Derrick (Faith), Jeff (Iris), Leanne (Joey), and grandchildren, Drew, Darren, Bridget; mother-in-law, Lotus (Wayne); sisters-in-law, Robin (Matt), and Renee (Adam); nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who loved Jim very much.⁶ He was born on August 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Sandra Carroll Blount, daughter of Chester Kent Blount and Clarice Claudine Martin, on November 17, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Melvin "Jim" Tabor Jr. and Sandra Carroll Blount were divorced on August 21, 2007 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ James Melvin "Jim" Tabor Jr. died on May 27, 2024 at Virginia at age 75.⁶

     Barry Wayne Blount Barry Wayne Blount, 72, of Vinton, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Barry was born on July 25, 1952, in Roanoke, VA, to parents, Chester and Clarice Blount, as the middle child of three. Barry lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service toward others. He attended Jefferson High School, where he met the love of his life, Susie. They went on to get married on August 31, 1990. Together, they worked hard to start and run B&B Welding and Crane Services. In the four decades of proudly running his business, he affected so many lives across the United States, especially those of the Roanoke Valley. Barry enjoyed working hard, a nice dinner with the people he cared about, and a good auction on the weekends. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Blount; mother, Clarice Blount; wife, Susie Blount; and his daughter, Dawn Blount. Surviving is his sister, Sandra Tabor; brother, Kent Blount; granddaughter, Katelyn Johnson; grandsons, Joshua O'Connor and Jay Johnson; great-grandson, Jackson O'Connor; and five cats who he loved very much.⁸ He was born on July 25, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,8 He married Sharon Leigh Bradley on January 29, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Barry Wayne Blount and Sharon Leigh Bradley were divorced on August 18, 1977.⁴ Barry Wayne Blount married Sharon Leigh Bradley on May 13, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Barry Wayne Blount and Sharon Leigh Bradley were divorced on June 25, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Barry Wayne Blount married Merle Louise Susan "Susie" Edens, daughter of Donald R. "Don" Edens and Stena Louise Duggins, on August 31, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7,6 Barry Wayne Blount died on October 6, 2024 at Virginia at age 72.⁸

     Michael Donald "Mike" Boyd was buried at Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-76-2157.³ He was born on January 1, 1949 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ruth Ann Love on November 10, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Michael Donald "Mike" Boyd died on May 23, 1987 at West Virginia at age 38.²

     John Lee Boyd was buried at Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 236-76-2156.⁴ He was born on September 12, 1950 at West Virginia.^2,4 He died on March 1, 2008 at West Virginia at age 57.^2,4,3 He John L. Boyd, 57, of Sandyville died March 1, 2008. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville. on March 4, 2008.³

     Karen L. England was born on May 15, 1953 at West Virginia.³ As of circa 1974,her married name was Boyd.¹ She married Leonard Allen "Lenny" Boyd, son of Charles Leonard Boyd and Violet Lorraine Herold, circa 1974.^1,2 Karen L. England died on January 31, 2014 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^1,3 She Karen L. England Boyd, 60, of Charleston, passed away at Oak Ridge Center, Charleston, on Jan. 31, 2014. She was a 1971 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. She worked for 20 years at Verizon as a directory assistance operator and was a member of CWA Union Local 2001 as a union rep. Karen was preceded in death by parents, Junior and Mary England; stepmother, Maxine England; grandparents, Homer and Ica Carte and Homer and Ethel England; and father- and mother-in-law, Leonard and Lorraine Boyd. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Leonard Allen "Lenny" Boyd; son, Jason E. (Susan) Boyd of Charleston; sisters, Linda Raines of Elkview and Sandra Cobb of St. Albans; nieces, Melinda (Charles) Ferrell and Melissa (Jason) Hodge; nephews, Matthew (Candi) Cobb, Robby (Erin) Cobb and Daniel (Linnea) Cobb; and a host of other loving nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. Per Karen's wishes, she will be cremated, and a private family memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Danny Kinder officiating. on February 5, 2014.¹

     Sidney E. "Sid" Ball was buried at Family Gardens Cemetery, Low Gap, Boone Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-02-1545.³ He and Beulah Mae Tilley were divorced. Sidney E. "Sid" Ball was born on June 30, 1915 at Greenview, Logan Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Jun 29, 1915.^1,2,3 He married Beulah Mae Tilley, daughter of John A. Tilley and Susie Mae Pigg, on January 18, 1950 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.² Sidney E. "Sid" Ball died on October 30, 1985 at West Virginia at age 70.¹

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-3260.⁴ Robert Blaine Guthrie Jr. was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 17, 1922 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5,2 He married Beulah Mae Tilley, daughter of John A. Tilley and Susie Mae Pigg, on September 8, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3 Robert Blaine Guthrie Jr. died on December 25, 1999 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^4,3 He OAK HILL - Robert Blaine Guthrie Jr., 77, of Oak Hill, Fayette County, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a short illness. He was a retired painter. Surviving: wife, Beulah Mae Tilley Guthrie; sons, Jackie B. of Ansted, Randy J. of Oak Hill; stepsons, Randall B. Church of Charlotte, N.C., Freddie D. Ball and Bob E. Ball of Oak Hill; stepdaughter, Linda Carroll Ball of Oak Hill; brother, Jack P. Guthrie of Fayetteville; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Ray McClung officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on December 27, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-60-4237.⁵ Alice Geneva "Jean" Motley was buried at Restlawn Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.⁶ Her married name was Williamson.⁴ Her married name was Lepley.⁴ She and Jesse James Adkins were divorced.⁴ Alice Geneva "Jean" Motley married Unknown Lepley.⁴ Alice Geneva "Jean" Motley married Unknown Williamson.⁴ Alice Geneva "Jean" Motley was born on September 18, 1933 at Devils Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 As of August 27, 1949,her married name was Adkins.² She married Jesse James Adkins on August 27, 1949 at Keyrock, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² Alice Geneva "Jean" Motley died on January 19, 2002 at Muskegon Co., Michigan, at age 68.^5,6

     Infant Motley was buried at Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on April 19, 1939 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on April 19, 1939 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹