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     Nellie Anner Newcomb was buried at Mount Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 10520 Narrow Passage Road, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-50-9206.² She was born on November 6, 1937 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,3 She married Charles Edward Newcomb, son of Marshall Stuart Newcomb and Ethel Alwildy Hutchinson, on October 5, 1956 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Nellie Anner Newcomb died on September 3, 2004 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,4,5,3

     Eva Beatrice Downey Eva Beatrice Downey Ross Newcomb, 83, of The Woodlands, Clifton Forge and formerly of 293 Fieldale Road, Eagle Rock, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Eva was of the Advent Christian faith. She was born September 8, 1928 in Alleghany County to the late Charles Russell Downey and Clara Rickman Downey. She was a retired molder of 36 years with the former H.O. Canfield Company of Iron Gate. Eva was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Newcomb, who passed away July 20, 2005. They met again in Heaven on their 42nd Wedding Anniversary. She was also preceded in death by three of her brothers: Ashton Downey, Olen Downey, and Bill Downey as well as a sister Nancy Downey Morton; and her first husband, Ollie William Ross. Mrs. Newcomb was the devoted, loving mother to her six surviving children: Judy Ross Humphreys and husband Raymond of Clifton Forge; Shirley Lowe and friend Clyde Boardwine of Lebanon; Jerry Ross, Sr. and wife Brenda of Eagle Rock; Larry Ross and wife Lolita of Eagle Rock; Eddie Newcomb of Eagle Rock; and Debbie Boardwine and husband Brian of Lebanon. Also, a sister Hester “Jimmy” Fisher of Williamsburg, and a brother, Raymond Downey and wife Gladys of Clifton Forge. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Bobby Humphreys of Cloverdale; Angela Johnson and husband Eugene of Vinton, Jerry Ross, Jr. “Buddy” and wife Kathy of Eagle Rock, Cheryl H. McWilliams and husband Jeff of Massanutten, Crystal Craig of Boones Mill, and Teresa H. Windsor and husband Steve of Eagle Rock. Eva is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Until we meet again, Eva will be genuinely missed. She is remembered by her family as a loving, caring, selfless, and high-spirited lady. She was an excellent cook and baker and shared with others her gift of hospitality. Interment will follow at Galatia Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Gala, Eagle Rock. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Humphreys, “Buddy” Ross, Dwayne Downey, Timmy Downey, Jerry Caldwell, Jr., and Steve Windsor.⁵ She was buried at Galatia Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-8281.⁶ She was born on September 8, 1928 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6,5 As of November 6, 1971,her married name was Newcomb.¹ She married Charles Edward Newcomb, son of Marshall Stuart Newcomb and Ethel Alwildy Hutchinson, on November 6, 1971 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,7 Eva Beatrice Downey died on November 6, 2011 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3,6,5

     Donald Howard Newcomb was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 20, 1935 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 29, 1935 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³

     Mary Sue Bordeaux was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She Sue B. Newcomb, age 87, passed away Friday September 16, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Sue was born August 2, 1935 in Elizabethtown North Carolina to the late Alston A. and Elana E. Suggs Bordeaux. She lived her early years in Elizabethtown and eventually went to Fayetteville where she attended Elon College. Sue met her husband, Richard at a Baptist church. They spent a couple of years in France and eventually moved to Roanoke, Virginia where they spent a year and a half before moving to Pearisburg, Virginia then Peterstown, West Virginia before settling back down in Roanoke. Sue was a lady who loved the Lord and had a strong faith in Jesus that led her life’s path. She was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. She worshiped the Lord daily. She was a secretary for a medical doctor in Fayetteville North Carolina and worked at Sears as an accountant and a homemaker. Sue was a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed being with her family especially her children and grandchildren, sewing, plants and flowers. In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by her son, Carl Channing Newcomb, 3 sisters and 8 brothers. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Richard Madison Newcomb; brothers, Robert C. Bordeaux, Demette Gordon Bordeaux: children: Susan Newcomb Conner, Richard Newcomb Jr., Gloria Newcomb Brown, Keith Newcomb, Chris Newcomb, and Beverly Moore; grandchildren: Theresa Tucker, Aaron Conner, Michael Conner, Alzado Brown, Kaily Martinod, Preston Newcomb, Austen Smith, Zoe Egesdal, and Sarah Moore; great-grandchildren: Charlotte Tucker, Randolph “Tre” Tucker, Brixley Brown, Ezra Martinod, and Elliott Smith. Burial service will be at Godwin Cemetery, 152 S Church Street in Fincastle with Pastor Mark Washington officiating.² She was born on August 2, 1935 at Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., North Carolina.² As of August 11, 1956,her married name was Newcomb.¹ She married Richard Madison Newcomb, son of Marshall Stuart Newcomb and Ethel Alwildy Hutchinson, on August 11, 1956 at Warren Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Mary Sue Bordeaux died on September 16, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.²

     Carl Channing Newcomb was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He Carl Channing Newcomb, 58, passed away at his home on June 4, 2022 due to a tragic accident. Carl was born April 13, 1964 to his parents Richard and Sue Bordeaux Newcomb. He was raised in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from Northside High School. Carl later graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1986 with a Bachelor's degree in Business. While there, he was a member of the ROTC and continued to obtain the rank of Captain in the Army Reserve. Carl is survived by his parents; his older siblings Susan Awilda Connor, Richard Madison Newcomb, Gloria Jill Newcomb Brown, and Keith Lyle Newcomb; his younger siblings Chris Elliot Newcomb, and Beverly Kay Moore, and his son Preston Madison Newcomb. Carl was a man who felt God’s love and followed his faith in everything he did. He was a generous and caring person to everyone he met. He was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist church where he greeted the members every Sunday, enjoyed fellowship, and helped with church projects. Carl was a loving father who enjoyed time with his son who shared his interest in auto repair. A private burial with full military honors will be held at Godwin Cemetery Fincastle, VA.² He was born on April 13, 1964 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Elizabeth Anne Wildey on February 11, 1990 at Hampton, Virginia.⁴ Carl Channing Newcomb married Amber Lee Purdy on January 2, 2010 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ Carl Channing Newcomb died on June 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 58.²

     Richard Madison Newcomb Jr. was buried at Pleasant Dale Memorial Park, 3732 Breckenridge Mill Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He Richard Madison Newcomb Jr., age 64 of Botetourt, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications of a stroke. Richard was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina October 30, 1958 and lived in Botetourt since 1995. He was the son of Richard M. Newcomb Sr. and the late Mary Sue Bordeaux Newcomb. Richard was employed with Rowe Furniture (Salem Frame) for 38 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his vegetable garden. In addition to his mother, Richard was preceded in death by his brother Carl Newcomb and step-son, David Denny. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Daisy Barger Newcomb; brothers: Chris (Michelle) Newcomb, Keith L. Newcomb of California; sisters: Beverly K. Moore, Susan N. (Dean) Connor, and Gloria Newcomb Brown (Lance Brown); friends: Shaun McBrayer, Eric Daniels, Tom Wilkerson, Carol Keith, Dale Reynolds, Mary and Sheldon Horne, and Sandra Clarkson. A committal service will be at Pleasant Dale Memorial Park.³ He was born on October 30, 1958 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.³ He married Daisy Barger circa 1996.³ Richard Madison Newcomb Jr. died on November 20, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.³