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     His Social Security Number was 578-10-9022.³ David Cleophus Thompson Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 4, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,4,3,6,7 He married Esther Gay "Essie" McNeil, daughter of Charles Clifton "Charlie" McNeil and Rispy Ina Muncy, on April 18, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 David Cleophus Thompson Jr. and Esther Gay "Essie" McNeil were divorced on February 28, 1941 at Virginia.¹ David Cleophus Thompson Jr. died on March 24, 1992 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,3,7

     Edward Lewis Thompson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 13, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Mary Loretta St. Clair circa 1952.^7,4,5 Edward Lewis Thompson died on April 9, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.⁴ He Edward Lewis (Uncle Hooker) Thompson, 81, of Roanoke, went to be with Jesus on Thursday April 9, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother, Esther Gaye Ashworth; father, David C. Thompson, and his grandson, John Paul Wertz. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mary St. Clair Thompson; three sisters, Debra Ashworth, Joyce Linkswiler, Gayle Pick; brothers, Eldon Ashworth, Ronald Ashworth; children, Charles E. Thompson, Mary F. Thompson, David R. Thompson, Darrell L. Thompson; Carolyn Thompson Witt; grandchildren, Samantha Donahue, Amy Thompson, Tiffany Joanis, Heather Witt, Caleb Witt, Chris Thompson, Rocky Dooley, Dale Dooley, Nicole Wooldridge, Karah Wooldridge, Eddie Wooldridge; 12 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild. Edward served two years in the Army during the Korean War and worked for VDOT for 33 years before he retired. Edward spent his last few months on this Earth surrounded by his family, friends and his dogs in the care of Samantha Donahue and Amy Thompson. He never met a stranger, if he met you, he knew you. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mary would like to give a special thanks to all family who stepped up in the end to help with his care. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 12, 2015.⁴

     Mary Loretta St. Clair Mary Loretta St.Clair Thompson, 85, of Roanoke, Va., took her journey to be in the arms of our Lord Jesus and her husband on Friday, December 1, 2017, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Elizabeth Baker St.Clair; father, Robert Charles St.Clair; husband, Edward Lewis Thompson; sisters, Echoleen Crawford, Christine Runyon and Eloise Crawford; brothers, Charles St.Clair, Robert St.Clair and Jasper St.Clair; and grandson, Paul Wertz. Mary is survived by three siblings; her children, Charles E. Thompson, Mary F. Thompson Steinmetz, David R. Thompson, Darrell L. Thompson, and Carolyn Thompson Witt (Moorman Witt); grandchildren, Samantha Gregory (Allen Gregory), Amy Thompson (Chris Dangerfield), Tiffany Joanis, Heather Witt, Caleb Witt (Josie), Chris Thompson, Rocky Dooley, Dale Dooley, Nicole Wooldridge, Karah Smith (Jesse), Edward Wooldridge, and Cassidy Kasey; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and last but not least the most dearest to her heart her lifelong friend, Dot Morris. Mary was the foundation of our family. She spent her life putting all others before herself. Mary worked and retired from Fred Whitaker with more than 30 years of service. She loved all her babies, blood or not, and she raised countless children throughout her 85 years. Mary had a personality that could not ever be duplicated. Her memory will live on through all of us. We would like to give special thanks to Penny Gardner (Miracle Hands) with Creative Balance Massage Therapy for her services for Mary and to her nurses, Karen and Barb with Heartland Hospice. Last but not least, her doctor of 37 years, Dr. Clifford Nottingham and staff at Carilion North Roanoke as well as her Pastor and family friend, Ralph Parker, for the prayers and support given during this time and countless times before. You all played a part in her life and we thank you for all the services you all provided to her. She loved each one of you. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 She was born on May 28, 1932 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² As of circa 1952,her married name was Thompson.⁵ She married Edward Lewis Thompson, son of David Cleophus Thompson Jr. and Esther Gay "Essie" McNeil, circa 1952.^1,5,3 Mary Loretta St. Clair died on December 1, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.³

     Paul Wayne Linkswiler Paul Wayne Linkswiler, Apr 26, 1941 - Jan 19, 2022. Paul Wayne Linkswiler, 80, of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was the husband of Joyce Ashworth Linkswiler for 61 years. Born in Ohio, he was a son of the late Paul and Veda Updike Linkswiler and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sonya Crandall. He served in the US Navy for 20 years; retired from Automated Conveyor Systems; a member of American Legion Post 16, Fleet Reserve Association, Woodmen Life Chapter 7 and was active in West Lynchburg Baptist Church over the years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Laura Witcher (Neal), Paula Stein (Kurt); five grandchildren, Tanya Anderson, Matthew Witcher, Brian Crandall, Daniel Witcher, Spencer Witcher and two-great grandchildren, Zachary and MacKenzie Witcher. The family would like to thank Centra Home Health and Centra Hospice for the love and kindness shown to Paul and the family.² He was born on April 26, 1941 at Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.^1,2 He married Joyce Gay Ashworth, daughter of Buford Benjamin Ashworth and Esther Gay "Essie" McNeil, on January 25, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Paul Wayne Linkswiler died on January 19, 2022 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.²

     Bobbi Diane Lankford Bobbi Lankford Brugh, Apr 6, 1961 - Jan 20, 2021. Bobbi Lankford Brugh, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Bruce and Raynelle Lankford; sister, Sandra L Grubb; nephew, Bruce Grubb, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from various states.⁴ She was born on April 6, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3,4 As of April 4, 1992,her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Darrell Lewis Thompson, son of Edward Lewis Thompson and Mary Loretta St. Clair, on April 4, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Bobbi Diane Lankford and Darrell Lewis Thompson were divorced on September 26, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Bobbi Diane Lankford died on January 20, 2021 at Virginia at age 59.⁴

     James Alton Ritter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 5, 1945 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Gayle Victoria Ashworth, daughter of Buford Benjamin Ashworth and Esther Gay "Essie" McNeil, on May 10, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ James Alton Ritter and Gayle Victoria Ashworth were divorced on August 3, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² James Alton Ritter died on July 20, 2017 at Virginia at age 72.⁴ He James Alton Ritter, 72, of Roanoke went to his final resting place on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Alton was born on January 5, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Juanita Ritter and by his sister, Evelyn Ritter Reynolds all of Salem. on July 26, 2017.⁴

     Sonya Gay Linkswiler was buried at Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ She was born on May 6, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of October 1, 1979,her married name was Crandall.¹ She married Anthony B. Crandall on October 1, 1979 at Manassas, Virginia.¹ Sonya Gay Linkswiler died on June 15, 2021 at age 60.³