Ronald Lee Rife1,2,3,4

M, b. October 10, 1956, d. October 18, 2010
FatherRobert Lee Rife6,2,5 b. February 3, 1929, d. May 24, 1991
MotherMary June Johnson1,2,5 b. June 19, 1934, d. June 19, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 223-84-5820.7 Ronald Lee Rife was born on October 10, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,3 He married Barbara Louise Miles on December 18, 1989 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,8 Ronald Lee Rife died on October 18, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.7,4

Family

Barbara Louise Miles b. June 18, 1941, d. May 17, 2008
Marriage*He married Barbara Louise Miles on December 18, 1989 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,8 

Citations

  1. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Mary June Rife obituary in the Jun 21, 1988 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Roger Dale Rife obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Rife obituary in the May 25, 1991 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Miles Rife obituary in the May 25, 2008 edition.

Roger Dale Rife1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 22, 1961, d. April 2, 2023
FatherRobert Lee Rife6,2,5 b. February 3, 1929, d. May 24, 1991
MotherMary June Johnson1,2,5 b. June 19, 1934, d. June 19, 1988
     Roger Dale Rife Roger Dale Rife, age 61 of Dublin passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born August 22, 1961 in Roanoke, he was the son of the late Robert Lee & Mary June Johnson Rife. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Julie Rife, brother; Ronald Rife and half-brother; Bobby Lee Johnson. Roger is survived by his children, Gregory (Lena) Rife, Dublin, Cara Rife & Scotty Porath, Pulaski, Steven Rife & Matthew Price, Christiansburg; stepdaughters, April Sartin, Ashley Atkins, Stephanie Richards; grandchildren – Rebecca K. Winemiller, Elexiss Morgan McGrady, Kameron McGrady, Emily Rife, Amber Rife and Jackson Elms; great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Annalise; sister, Lisa Rife Willard, Radford; brother, David (Tina) Rife, Hiwassee; nieces, Chelsea Schmolitz, Cynthia Willard; nephew, Christopher Willard.5 He was born on August 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5 He married Karen Sue Farmer on August 6, 1982 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 Roger Dale Rife and Karen Sue Farmer were divorced on March 28, 2003 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Roger Dale Rife married Julie Ann Sigmon on August 23, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2 Roger Dale Rife died on April 2, 2023 at Virginia at age 61.5

Family 1

Karen Sue Farmer
Marriage*He married Karen Sue Farmer on August 6, 1982 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Roger Dale Rife and Karen Sue Farmer were divorced on March 28, 2003 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Gregory Rife5
  • Cara Rife5
  • Steven Rife5

Family 2

Julie Ann Sigmon b. June 30, 1972, d. March 31, 2010
Marriage*Roger Dale Rife married Julie Ann Sigmon on August 23, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2 

Citations

  1. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Mary June Rife obituary in the Jun 21, 1988 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Roger Dale Rife obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Rife obituary in the May 25, 1991 edition.
  7. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Julie Ann Sigmon Rife obituary.

Robert Lee "Bobby" Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 17, 1951, d. March 15, 2016
MotherMary June Johnson1,6,2 b. June 19, 1934, d. June 19, 1988
     Robert Lee "Bobby" Johnson was born on November 17, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He married Ruth Louise Hardy on November 4, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Robert Lee "Bobby" Johnson and Ruth Louise Hardy were divorced on August 28, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Robert Lee "Bobby" Johnson died on March 15, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.5 He Robert (Bobby) Lee Johnson, 64, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Bobby was a 1973 graduate of Jefferson High School and a 25 year employee of Kroger where he worked as an "environmental engineer." Despite his disability, Bobby lived independently and served on the Board of Directors for Blue Ridge Independent Living. In 2012 he was named the National APSE Achievement Award winner. Bobby's favorite quote was "attitude is the real disability," and his favorite song was Frank Sinatra's "My Way". on March 20, 2016.5

Family

Ruth Louise Hardy
Marriage*He married Ruth Louise Hardy on November 4, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Robert Lee "Bobby" Johnson and Ruth Louise Hardy were divorced on August 28, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Mary June Rife obituary in the Jun 21, 1988 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Johnson obituary in the Mar 20, 2016 edition.
  6. [S4654] Bower Funeral Homes, online www.bowerfuneralhome.com, From the Roger Dale Rife obituary.

Barbara Louise Miles1,2,3

F, b. June 18, 1941, d. May 17, 2008
     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-9853.4 Barbara Louise Miles was born on June 18, 1941 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3 As of December 18, 1989,her married name was Rife.1 She married Ronald Lee Rife, son of Robert Lee Rife and Mary June Johnson, on December 18, 1989 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 Barbara Louise Miles died on May 17, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.2,4,5 She Barbara Miles Rife, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the New River Valley Medical Center. Her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew and cherished her for many years to come. Born June 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the Frank Harrison and Dorothy M. late Miles. One brother, Sonny Miles, and one sister, Bettie Lorton, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Rife; son, Joseph Morris; daughters, Barbara Dobbins and Dawn Earls; brothers, Jim Miles, John Miles and Freddy Miles; grandchildren, Josh Morris, Christopher Dobbins, Jessica Dobbins and Cody Earls; and great-grandchildren, Lydia Morris and Kyra Pulliam. on May 25, 2008.2

Family

Ronald Lee Rife b. October 10, 1956, d. October 18, 2010
Marriage*She married Ronald Lee Rife, son of Robert Lee Rife and Mary June Johnson, on December 18, 1989 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Miles Rife obituary in the May 25, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Julie Ann Sigmon1,2

F, b. June 30, 1972, d. March 31, 2010
     Julie Ann Sigmon was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-19-2275.4 She Rife, Julie Ann Sigmon, 37, of Radford, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Roger Rife; her mother, Debra Kiser and step-father, Andrew Kiser, of Blacksburg; daughters, April Brannock, Ashley Brannock and Stephanie Richards; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Robin Roop, of Dublin, VA; 3 grandchildren, Landon, Emma and Laykn; step-children, Cara, Josh, Stephen and Greg; step-grandchildren, Becky, Kamran, Elexiss and Emily; and many friends and loved ones. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.2 She was born on June 30, 1972 at Radford, Virginia.1,4 As of August 23, 2008,her married name was Rife.5 She married Roger Dale Rife, son of Robert Lee Rife and Mary June Johnson, on August 23, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 Julie Ann Sigmon died on March 31, 2010 at Radford, Virginia, at age 37.6,4,2

Family

Roger Dale Rife b. August 22, 1961, d. April 2, 2023
Marriage*She married Roger Dale Rife, son of Robert Lee Rife and Mary June Johnson, on August 23, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Julie Ann Sigmon Rife obituary.
  3. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Mack Beheler Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 4, 1923, d. June 28, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-6446.7 William Mack Beheler Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6 He was born on July 4, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,8,2,3,4,5,9,1 He married Cary Pauline Nelly Johnson, daughter of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on February 13, 1964 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.1 William Mack Beheler Sr. and Cary Pauline Nelly Johnson were divorced on March 16, 1971 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5 William Mack Beheler Sr. died on June 28, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.7,8,4,6 He William M. Beheler Sr., age 66, of 6912 Dallas Road, N.W., died Thursday, June 28, 1990 in a local hospital. He was a charter member of Northview United Methodist Church, and was a meteorologist at Roanoke Municipal Airport with over 40 years of service. He was also a member of Acorn Flying Club, was an Air Force Pilot in WWII, and a Major in the Air Force Reserve. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, William M. Jr. (Charlie) and wife, Ann B. Beheler; Dennis C. Beheler; two grandsons, William M. III and John G. Beheler, all of Roanoke; three aunts, Sally Hodges; Tavie Hodges; Brownie Zirkle, all of Salem; one uncle, Reggie Hodges, Maryland; plus a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 30, 1990.6

Family

Cary Pauline Nelly Johnson
Marriage*He married Cary Pauline Nelly Johnson, daughter of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on February 13, 1964 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.1 
Divorce* William Mack Beheler Sr. and Cary Pauline Nelly Johnson were divorced on March 16, 1971 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William M. Beheler, Sr. obituary in the Jun 30, 1990 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jason Brad Adkins1,2

M, b. March 6, 1976, d. July 18, 2014
FatherLonnie Edward Adkins1
MotherJoyce Ann Asbury1
     Jason Brad Adkins was born on March 6, 1976 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 He died on July 18, 2014 at Virginia at age 38.1 He Jason Brad Adkins - On Friday, July 18, 2014, Jason Brad Adkins went to be with his heavenly Father. Born on March 6, 1976, in Lynchburg, he was a son of Lonnie E. Adkins and Joyce Asbury Adkins. He attended the Lynchburg First Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Todd Adkins and Travis Adkins; his maternal grandmother, the Rev. Mildred Asbury; a nephew, Christian Adkins; and three nieces, Ivy Adkins, Leigha Adkins and Rachael Adkins. Brad came to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ five months before his death. Brad was preceded in death by his niece, Grace Adkins. on July 20, 2014.1

Citations

  1. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Jason Brad Adkins obituary in the Jul 20, 2014 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Virginia Grace Adkins1,2,3,4

F, b. July 3, 2003, d. October 22, 2006
FatherVincent Todd Adkins1
MotherCindy Carol Matthews1
     Her Social Security Number was 225-97-2966.4 Virginia Grace Adkins was born on July 3, 2003 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,2,4 She died on October 22, 2006 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 3.1,3,4 She Virginia "Grace" Adkins, of Rustburg, went home to see the Lord, on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11:30 a.m. Grace was born on July 3, 2003, daughter of Todd and Cyndi Adkins. She is survived by her sister, Ivy Taylor Adkins and her brother Christian Todd Adkins, of Rustburg; her maternal grandparents Mary Linda Matthews and Robert Carroll Matthews, of Lynchburg; her paternal grandparents Joyce Ann Adkins and Lonnie Edward Adkins, of Rustburg; paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Asbury, of Lynchburg; maternal great-grandmother, Beth Matthews, of Lynchburg; four uncles, Robert Carroll Matthews II and wife, Tina, of Lynchburg, William Michael Matthews and wife, Wendy, of Lynchburg, Jason Brad Adkins, of Lynchburg, Travis Luke Adkins and wife, Jenny, of Rustburg; three cousins, Natalie Matthews, Kaitlyn Matthews and Leigha Adkins. on October 23, 2006.1

Citations

  1. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Virginia Grace Adkins obituary in the Oct 23, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.