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     Her Social Security Number was 231-78-3693.² Florence Mae Yopp was buried at Yopp Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 27, 1950 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of November 11, 1977,her married name was Hale.¹ She married Billy Nelson Hale, son of Billy N. Hale and Annabelle "Annie Bell" Jefferson, on November 11, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Florence Mae Yopp died on March 11, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,6,7,3,4 She Florence Yopp Hale, 55, of Copper Hill, Virginia, beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend left heaven bound on March 11, 2006 after a two year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ida Yopp, a sister, Dorothy Sloane, a stepson, Billy Hale, Jr., and two nephews, Jimmy and Bobby Yopp. Those she leaves to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Billy N. Hale; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Pam and Randy McPherson and Regina and Brock Lucas. She has four grandchildren who loved her dearly, Danielle and Tiffany McPherson and Nicholas and Dakoda Lucas, ten brothers and sisters, Marybelle and Willie Hale, James and Marie Yopp, Ralph and Joyce Yopp, Jr., Charlotte Yopp, Alice and Shirley Ferris, Wayne and Karen Yopp, David and Donna Yopp, Danny and Diane Yopp, Louise and Darrell Guilliams, Gene and Brenda Yopp. There are 66 nieces and 58 nephews. A graveside service at Yopp Cemetery, in Callaway. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the SICU and PCU nurses and staff with all the help received for Mrs. Hale and her large family. Also a special thank you to BMA Dialysis Center who took good care of her the past two years. A thank you to Dr. Currie and Dr. Culpepper and staff. on March 13, 2006.⁴

     Billy Nelson Hale Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 1, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He died on April 25, 1999 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 30.^1,2

     Linda Sue Clemons was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-82-9396.³ She was born on November 27, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 28, 1973,her married name was Hale.¹ She married Kenneth Carl Hale, son of Billy N. Hale and Annabelle "Annie Bell" Jefferson, on December 28, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Linda Sue Clemons and Kenneth Carl Hale were divorced on April 16, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of April 27, 1979,her married name was Ober.¹ Linda Sue Clemons married Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober, son of Harry Kenneth Ober and Myrtle Marie Hodges, on April 27, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Linda Sue Clemons and Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober were divorced on March 26, 2002 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Linda Sue Clemons died on December 17, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^6,3,7,8 She Linda Sue Barnett, 49, of Blacksburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 17, 2006, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Christiansburg, Va. on November 27, 1957. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Charles Clemons, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Charles Barnett and brother-in-law, Kenny Barnett. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Barnett, of Blacksburg; mother, Lucy Turner, of Copper Hill, Va; daughter, Janice Blackwell and husband Charles, of Check, Va; two grandsons, Dusten and C.J. Flinchum, of Check, Va; brothers, David Clemons and wife Debbie, of Check, Va., Kenneth Turner and Rhonda, of Check, Va; sister, Phyllis Clemons, of Christiansburg; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Jewell Barnett, of Blacksburg, Ruth Barnett and David Crieghton, of Thaxton, Va., Ernie and Marla Barnett, of Christiansburg, Sharon and Gratton Loar, of Tampa, Fla., Sue and Buster Altizer, of Riner; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. A special cousin and friend Dorcas Nichols who meant the world to her. She has been employed at Oak hall Industries for 32 years. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on December 19, 2006.⁶

     Janis Dee Wimbish Janis Dee Wimbish Hale, Jan 6, 1976 - Apr 6, 2019. Janis Dee Wimbish Hale, 43, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 6 years, John Hale; daughters, Kathleen Harlow and Rebecca Harlow; son, Nathan Harlow; mother and step-father, Debbie and Gerald Nininger; grandchildren, Jazzmine Harlow, Noah Landram, Lacey Harlow; sister, Ginny Wimbish; niece, Billie West; and nephew, Austin Wimbish. Graveside Services in the Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.³ She was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 6, 1976 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of November 16, 2013,her married name was Hale.¹ She married John Wayne Hale Jr., son of John Wayne Hale Sr. and Wanda Gail Foley, on November 16, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Janis Dee Wimbish died on April 6, 2019 at Virginia at age 43.³

     Shelby Ann Bell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 3, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,6 As of December 26, 1957,her married name was Zimmerman.³ She married Joseph Edward "Joe" Zimmerman Jr. on December 26, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 Shelby Ann Bell and Joseph Edward "Joe" Zimmerman Jr. were divorced on January 12, 1972 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^7,8 Shelby Ann Bell died on November 3, 1993 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 52.^5,7,6 She ZIMMERMAN, Shelby Ann, of Miami, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 1993. She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Trujillo; two sons, Mark and Michael Zimmerman; granddaughter, Stephanie Trujillo, all of Miami, Fla; former husband, Joseph Zimmerman and best friend, Drema Zimmerman of Miami, Fla. Born in Roanoke, Va., she is survived also by two sisters, Maxine Abbott and Sandra Gross and two brothers, Warner and Allen Bell. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 4, 1993.⁷

     Helen Maxine Bell Helen M. Abbott, 69, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was looking forward to join her parents, Mack and Katherine Bell, husband James Edward Abbott, Sr., sister, Shelby Zimmerman, and especially her son Jeff and her baby, Timmy in Heaven. Helen and her husband James ran several businesses in their life time. She also loved her flower gardens, and she especially loved her family and friends. She is survived by her 5 children: Jimmy Abbott and his wife, Jorene, Tammy Francisco, Chris Abbott and his wife Jodie, Cindy Wren and her husband, George, Randall Abbott and his wife Melissa, sister, Sandy Gross, brothers; Warner Bell and his wife Diane, Allen Bell and his wife, Pat, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, best friends Sheila and Randall McDaniel.³ She was born on November 8, 1944 at Virginia.² As of April 25, 1980,her married name was Abbott.² She married James Edward Abbott Sr. on April 25, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 Helen Maxine Bell died on May 29, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.³

     Allen Curtis Bell Allen C. Bell “Big Wheels”, 64, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A. Foley Bell; daughter, Cynthia and her husband, Kevin Blankenship; son, Gregory and his wife, Tamara Bell; his special daughter, Angel, his furry companion; 4 grandchildren, Jessica, Samantha, Dakota and Kyle; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Warner M. and Diane Bell and their son, Travis; a sister, Sandra Gross and her children, Kathy, Mack, Danny and Victoria; a special friend, Jerry Ogden; and many other family members and friends. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on August 22, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Patricia Anna Foley circa 1967.⁵ Allen Curtis Bell died on March 13, 2015 at Virginia at age 64.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-7985.⁶ Joseph Edward "Joe" Zimmerman Jr. was buried at Bougainvillea Cemetery, Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.⁷ He was born on September 22, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,7,5,8 He married Shelby Ann Bell, daughter of Warner Mack Bell Sr. and Katherine Marie Hale, on December 26, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9 Joseph Edward "Joe" Zimmerman Jr. and Shelby Ann Bell were divorced on January 12, 1972 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^9,10 Joseph Edward "Joe" Zimmerman Jr. died on September 14, 1995 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 56.^3,7,5 He ZIMMERMAN, Joseph E. Jr., 56, of Avon, Fla., formerly of Miami, died Thursday, September 14, 1995, at Baptist Hospital in Miami. He was born in Roanoke, Va., was owner of SIMCO, and a member of the Society of Pastic Engineers and a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Drema; father, Sr., a daughter, Susan Crull, all of Avon Park; sons, Tony and Mark Zimmerman and Michael Early, all of Miami; brothers, Carl, Moneta, Frank, San Benito, Texas, Max, New Castle. Interment in Avon Park. on September 19, 1995.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-7015.⁵ James Edward Abbott Sr. was buried at Conyer Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 15, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Helen Maxine Bell, daughter of Warner Mack Bell Sr. and Katherine Marie Hale, on April 25, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 James Edward Abbott Sr. died on June 15, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.³

     Henry Letcher Gross was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-56-6245.² He was born on October 29, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Sandra Kay Bell, daughter of Warner Mack Bell Sr. and Katherine Marie Hale, on July 12, 1980 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Henry Letcher Gross died on January 21, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^2,6,3,5 He Henry L. (Butch) Gross, 61, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2006. He was a former employee of Merita, Kroger, Rainbo and Maple Leaf Bakeries. He was an avid Elvis fan and dearly loved his wife and seven children and all of his family. Surviving are his devoted wife of 25 years, Sandra Bell Gross; seven children and their spouses, Tim H. Gross and wife Deborah, David W. Gross and wife Tracy, Trena M. Dooley and husband Jeff, Kathy A. Matherly and husband Keith, Henry Mack Gross, Daniel W. Gross and Victoria L. Gross; two brothers, Roger W. Gross and wife Lauree, John Andrew (Andy) Gross and wife Pam; five grandchildren; numerous; nieces; nephews and cousins. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on January 23, 2006.⁵

     Jeffery Wayne "Jeff" Abbott was born on September 4, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Pamela Kaye Hall on May 6, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Jeffery Wayne "Jeff" Abbott and Pamela Kaye Hall were divorced on November 20, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Jeffery Wayne "Jeff" Abbott died on September 27, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.⁴