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     His Social Security Number was 230-38-3937.³ Jewell Munroe Darden Roop Sr. was born on September 22, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Hazel May/Mae Wirt, daughter of Clarence Edward Wirt and Mary Odessa Graham, on February 24, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Jewell Munroe Darden Roop Sr. died on December 31, 2011 at North Carolina at age 76.³

     Paul Monroe Roop was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 3, 1957 at Georgia.^1,3 He married Patsy Jean Ringley on February 15, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Paul Monroe Roop died on May 16, 2015 at Virginia at age 57.^1,2 He Paul Monroe Roop, 57, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jewell Roop and Hazel Gill; and son, Sean Lee Nelson. His surviving family includes his wife of 35 years, Patsy Roop; brother, Anthony White and wife, Chasity; brothers-in-law, MacArthur Ringley and wife, Brenda, and Ricky Ringley and wife, Janet; sisters-in-law, Shirley Parker and Charlotte Arrington and husband, Joe; nephew and niece, Travis and Samantha White; special neighbors, Jeff, Ivonne, and Abigail Corekin; and beloved dog, Jello. Interment will immediately follow at East Hill Cemetery. on May 18, 2015.²

     Her Social Security Number was 577-50-9597.³ Jacqueline Anne Parkman was born on July 3, 1937 at Washington, D.C..^1,3 As of July 9, 1955,her married name was Wirt.² She married Clarence Edward Wirt Jr., son of Clarence Edward Wirt and Mary Odessa Graham, on July 9, 1955 at Arlington, Virginia.² Jacqueline Anne Parkman and Clarence Edward Wirt Jr. were divorced on April 13, 1978 at Prince William Co., Virginia.¹ Jacqueline Anne Parkman died on April 27, 2003 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 65.^3,5,4 She Clarence Edward Wirt Jr., 67, of Woodbridge, died on April 26, 2003, and his former wife, Jacqueline, 65, of Alexandria, died on April 27, 2003, both at Alexandria Hospital. They are survived by their children, Anne Marie VanHorn of Arizona, Clarence Edward Wirt III and Robert Allen Wirt, both of Woodbridge; and five grandchildren. Clarence is preceded in death by one sister, Hazel May Gill and survived by one sister, Francis W. Argabright of Roanoke. Jacqueline is survived by two sisters, Judith A. Parkman of New York and Carol Kettel of Georgia; and three brothers, Edward H. Parkman of Florida, David F. and Robert T. Parkman, both of New York. Clarence had served in the U.S. Air Force and enjoyed traveling, he visited every state in the union except Hawaii. Jacqueline was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her children and the elderly. She attended Manassas Church of Christ. on April 30, 2003.⁴

     Robert Allen Wirt was born on December 14, 1962 at Ankara, Turkey.² He died on November 27, 2012 at Stafford Co., Virginia, at age 49.^3,2 He Robert Allen Wirt, 49, of Stafford County died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 14, 1962, in Ankara, Turkey, a son of the late Jacqueline Smith and Clarence E. Wirt. He was the third of four siblings. He is survived by his sister, Anne Marie Van Horn of Albuquerque, N.M; and a brother, Clarence E. Wirt III, of Woodbridge. Robert was preceded in death by his younger brother, John Howard Wirt. on December 12, 2012.²

     John Curtis Ray was born on December 21, 1957 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^1,2 He married Victoria Lynne "Vicki" Allen, daughter of Sidney Jasper Allen and Frances Elizabeth Wirt, on December 3, 1979 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ John Curtis Ray and Victoria Lynne "Vicki" Allen were divorced on January 14, 1987 at Patrick Co., Virginia.² John Curtis Ray died on March 19, 2005 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 47.³

     Frank George Craft was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 224-24-1782.⁵ He was born on August 5, 1906 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Leona Sarah Spangler, daughter of William Lee Spangler and Patrie Alma Graham, on July 22, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Frank George Craft died on October 23, 1986 at Augusta, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 80.² He AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - Frank George Craft, age 80, formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 23, 1986. He was a retired employee of the V.A. Medical Center, Salem, with 24 years service and a member of Mt. Dale Lodge No. 49, I.O.O.F. He is survived by his former wife, Sadie B. Craft, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Gladys C. and Leonard Goldstein, Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Arthur and Mary V. Craft, Augusta, Georgia; Roger Lee and Siney W. Craft, Buckingham; one sister, Cristle C. Proctor, Roanoke; two brothers, Charlie Craft, Moneta; Levi Craft, Roanoke; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 26, 1986.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-2410.⁴ Clifford Lee Etter was born on August 11, 1915 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Margie Irene Smith, daughter of Washington Irvin Smith and Leona Sarah Spangler, on January 13, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Clifford Lee Etter and Margie Irene Smith were divorced on November 1, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Clifford Lee Etter died on August 13, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.³

     Lorenza Talmadge/Talbert Blankenship was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 225-10-6065.⁷ He was born on May 4, 1912 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificate have a birth date of May 5, 1912.^2,7,8,5,6 He married Margie Irene Smith, daughter of Washington Irvin Smith and Leona Sarah Spangler, on June 29, 1946 at Duval Co., Florida.³ Lorenza Talmadge/Talbert Blankenship and Margie Irene Smith were divorced in August, 1959 at Duval Co., Florida.⁴ Lorenza Talmadge/Talbert Blankenship died on January 4, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,8,6

     Alona Lee Blankenship was buried at Mount Zion East Baptist Church Cemetery, Haralson Co., Georgia.^2,6 She Mrs. Alona Lee Blankenship Shepperd, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, in a local healthcare facility. She was born September 30, 1946, in Roanoke, VA, to the late Lorenzo and Margie Smith Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Alona is preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Shepperd; and a son, Gary Wayne Shepperd. Alona worked for more than 30 years at Jim Cash Pharmacy, now Buchanan Drugs. She loved arranging flowers, baking and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Rachel. Alona was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Rockmart. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Noel Shepperd; her granddaughter, Rachel Shepperd all of Buchanan; two sisters, Sandra Beckner of Salem, VA, and Deloris Feather of Roanoke, VA; and two brothers, Russell Blankenship of Bremen, and Michael Blankenship of Cobin, VA. Graveside services for Mrs. Alona Shepperd will be conducted at Mt. Zion East Baptist Church Cemetery in Buchanan.² She was born on September 30, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 As of December 26, 1964,her married name was Stamper. She married Calvin Elmo Stamper on December 26, 1964 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Alona Lee Blankenship and Calvin Elmo Stamper were divorced on June 12, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Alona Lee Blankenship married John Wayne "Johnie" Shepperd on January 3, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of January 6, 1969,her married name was Shepperd.⁴ Alona Lee Blankenship died on April 16, 2021 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, at age 74.²

     John Wayne "Johnie" Shepperd Mr. John Wayne Shepperd, age 75, of Buchanan passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on Sunday, February 21, 1943. Mr. Shepperd is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy (Nichols) Shepperd; and one son, Gary Wayne Shepperd. Survivors include his wife, Alona Lee (Blankenship) Shepperd of Buchanan; his son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Noel Shepperd of Buchanan; his brother, Billy Shepperd of Bristol, Tennessee; his granddaughter, Rachel Shepperd of Buchanan and a number of other relatives. Interment will follow in the Mount Zion East Baptist Church Cemetery.³ He was buried at Mount Zion East Baptist Church Cemetery, Haralson Co., Georgia.^2,3 He was born on February 21, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Alona Lee Blankenship, daughter of Lorenza Talmadge/Talbert Blankenship and Margie Irene Smith, on January 3, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,3,4 John Wayne "Johnie" Shepperd died on May 2, 2018 at Georgia at age 75.³