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     His Social Security Number was 233-52-6249.⁶ Thomas Garth Elliott was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 24, 1936 at West Virginia.^4,1,6 He died on October 17, 1981 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 45.^1,2 He Thomas Garth Elliott, 45, of 5617 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Bluefield, died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born in Bluefield, he was a son of Mrs. Rae Solly Elliott of Bluefield and the late William Garth Elliott. He was a lab technician at Good Samaritan hospital until ill health forced his early retirement. He was a member of the College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati and a member of the Bluefield Elks Lodge. Survivors in addition to his mother include two brothers, W. David Elliott of Bethel. Ohio and William R. Elliott of Bluefield. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Bluefield. Pallbearers: Randolph Clevinger, Will Gordon, J.C. Walters, E.M. Moore, Eddie Jarrett and W.S. Shumaker. on October 18, 1981.²

     His Social Security Number was 261-06-4002.³ Anthony Reno Zarantenello was born on August 27, 1949 at Illinois.^2,3 He married Dorothy Rae Knight, daughter of James Rosser Knight and Mary Jane Solly, on May 26, 1979 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.¹ Anthony Reno Zarantenello and Dorothy Rae Knight were divorced on November 3, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.² Anthony Reno Zarantenello died on August 29, 2011 at Florida at age 62.³

     His Social Security Number was 250-78-2237.² William Allen Caines was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, Beaufort Co., South Carolina.^3,6,7 He was born on January 24, 1947 at Beaufort, Beaufort Co., South Carolina.^1,2,3,5,6,7 He married Dorothy Rae Knight, daughter of James Rosser Knight and Mary Jane Solly, on March 26, 1969 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^1,4 William Allen Caines and Dorothy Rae Knight were divorced on April 27, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ William Allen Caines died on January 21, 2000 at Bloomingdale, Chatham Co., Georgia, at age 52.^2,3,5,8,6,7 He William Allen Caines, 52, of Bloomingdale, Ga., died Friday, Jan 21, 2000, at his residence. Graveside services will be in Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Caines was born Jan 24, 1947, in Beaufort, a son of William Richard and Claudia Mae Youmans Caines. He was a retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer. Surviving are two sisters, Jean Caines Gilmore of Savannah and Linda Caines Tompkins of Columbia. on January 25, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-5087.³ Deming Ralph Brooks was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 6, 1920 at Gate City, Scott Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Alma Sophia Solly, daughter of Harrison Solly and Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on February 18, 1941 at Henry Co., Ohio.¹ Deming Ralph Brooks and Alma Sophia Solly were divorced in 1946 at Bradford Co., Florida.² Deming Ralph Brooks died on July 31, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^3,4,8,7

     Deming Lee Brooks BROOKS, Deming Lee “Dennie”, 77 of Gum Spring, Va., passed away October 30, 2020, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife, Karen Brooks; two children, Paula Taylor (Mike) and Susan Blackwell (Ken); three step children, Traci Eagles (Tony), R.J. Byrd (Dawn) and Brian Byrd (Donna); six grandchildren, Ashley Beasley (Logan), Alyssa Higgins (Thomas), Scott Taylor, Mindy Benedict (Mike), Taylor Day (Mindy) and Kenley Blackwell; eight step grandchildren, Colton Eagles (Tiffani), Cayden Eagles, Caston Eagles, Corrighan Eagles, Gracie Byrd, Hunter Byrd, Amber Carnahan (Joshua) and Jordan Byrd; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Nolan and Audra. Dennie retired from Kroger as a Meat Department Manager, having been in this field since he began working in his teens. More recently he served part time with the Goochland County Sheriff’s Department, working in the court system. He was an avid hunter and served as the president of Town and Country Hunt Club in Cumberland County, Va. His perfect day would be spent in his tree stand waiting for the “big buck” to come his way. He was passionate about the NRA, gun rights and anything to do with hunting. He dearly loved all of his pets from past and present, especially his beloved cat, “Bob” AKA Bobby Boucher and his sweet beagle, “Lucy”. He was a loving Daddy, Pop Brooks and husband.² He was born on December 17, 1942 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.^1,3,4 He married Betty Lou Smith on July 30, 1960 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ Deming Lee Brooks and Betty Lou Smith were divorced on July 24, 1962 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.³ Deming Lee Brooks married Bonnie Delores Tyree on February 28, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Deming Lee Brooks and Bonnie Delores Tyree were divorced on May 2, 1983 at New Kent Co., Virginia.³ Deming Lee Brooks married Karen Beatty on May 11, 1986 at Highland Co., Virginia.¹ Deming Lee Brooks died on October 30, 2020 at Gum Spring, Louisa Co., Virginia, at age 77.²

     Michael Dale Arnt was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 18, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on September 18, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2

     Stella Marie Whittaker Stella Whittaker Potter, 91, of Norfolk, VA, passed away May 11, 2019. Born in Giles County, Virginia, she was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed crafts, and was very artistic. She also enjoyed traveling, car races, fishing, and playing games. Stella was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Lyndon “Red” Potter; parents, George and Maude Whittaker; brothers, Jack, Sid, and Paul Whittaker; and sisters, Mary Johnson, Dorothy Poff, and Helen Cawley. Left to cherish her memory: her daughter, Brenda Hoffman and her husband, Steven; and her grandchildren, Chris and Alissa Hoffman. Stella was affectionately known as an “obsessively” loving grandmother and mother.³ She was born on June 27, 1927 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 22, 1948,her married name was Solly.¹ She married Howard Hope Solly, son of Harrison Solly and Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on October 22, 1948 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Stella Marie Whittaker and Howard Hope Solly were divorced on September 8, 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ Stella Marie Whittaker died on May 11, 2019 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 91.³

     Patricia Lea Brown Spartanburg, SC – Patricia Brown Rankin, 45, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Patty was born on August 28, 1970 to Nancy Galloway Wall and the late James Clinton Brown, Jr. Patty grew up in Norfolk, VA and attended Norfolk Christian Schools. She graduated from NCS and went on to fulfill her passion for gymnastics. Patty became an award-winning coach, teaching on an elite level. She continued her life of many battles with ultimate victory in Christ. In addition to her mother, Nancy Wall and her husband Bob of Roebuck, Patty is survived by her brother Michael L. Brown of St. Augustine, FL, his wife Laura and her most outstanding niece and possible future gymnast, Madeline Grace. Her step-sister Debbie Brown of Hellam, PA and her step-brother Jimmy Brown of Lancaster, PA.² She was born on August 28, 1970 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 27, 1993,her married name was Rankin.¹ She married David Scott Rankin, son of Walter Herbert Rankin and Sally Ann Blankenship, on November 27, 1993 at Portsmouth, Virginia.¹ Patricia Lea Brown and David Scott Rankin were divorced on May 24, 2000 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ Patricia Lea Brown died on October 20, 2015 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 45.²

     Peggy Lee Martin was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on December 12, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She died on January 10, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She Peggy Lee Martin, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McCoy Martin, 1425 Center Ave., N.W., died yesterday. Besides her parents she is surived by two brothers, Homer Martin, Newark, N.J; and Alvin Martin, Roanoke; also one sister, Patsy Jean Martin, Roanoke. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn. on January 11, 1949.¹