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     Steven Clay Tate was born on November 16, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Pamela Renee Gearhart, daughter of Forrest Issac Gearhart and Helen Frances Hambrick, on May 30, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6 Steven Clay Tate died on September 24, 2012 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 56.^3,4 He Steven Clay Tate, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at his residence. Steve was a loving husband, caring father and doting grandfather. He will be missed by everyone who knew him as he touched everyone in one way or another. He is survived by the love of his life for 31 years his wife, Pam, his daughters, Lauren Nicole and Ashlee Renee Tate of Jacksonville, FL, his mother Frieda Tate of Roanoke, VA, brother, Ike Tate (wife, Mimi) of Charlotte, NC, his sister, Cecina Craft (husband, Danny) of Roanoke, VA , nieces include; Sarah Tate & Laura Andrews (husband, Matt) and nephews; Jeffrey Tate (wife - Claudia) & Patrick Tate of Charlotte, NC, Graham Tate of Roanoke, VA and his grandson Kingston. Steve loved working with children; he was a Royal Ranger Leader at New Life Christian Ministry and a sandlot football coach for many years in Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School '74 and Emory & Henry College '78. Steve was an extremely passionate, active, energetic and loving soul. He truly enjoyed his life to the fullest always lending a hand to his family and friends. Steve leaves behind many precious memories. So, this is not goodbye but rather, we will be seeing you soon! On September 27, 2012.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-20-3403.³ Virginia Preston Lowry was born on October 9, 1918 at Amelia Co., Virginia.³ As of November 16, 1940,her married name was Gearhart.¹ She married Isaac Laban Gearhart, son of Rev. Thomas Leonard Gearheart and Serildia Rebecca "Ella" Vest, on November 16, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Virginia Preston Lowry and Isaac Laban Gearhart were divorced on April 1, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.² Virginia Preston Lowry died on January 1, 1996 at age 77.³

     Kevin Wayne Hall Kevin W. Hall, 54, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Kevin was born December 19, 1964 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Paulmer "Harrison" Hall and Patricia "Patsy" Hall Hoke. He was also preceded in death by a step grandson, Brandon Church. He was employed by Corning and served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Janet B. Hall; brothers and sisters: Phillip Hall of Roanoke, Lara (Craig) Barnes of Knoxville, TN, Tondalaya "Tanya" (Greg) Floyd of Mount Solon, VA and Michael (Lisa) Hoke of Hollywood, WV; sons: Zachery Ty Hall of Christiansburg, and Jason Alexander Hall of Salem; grandsons: Jenson and Jared Hall; step daughters: Michelle Baker and Maishan Jones; step grandchildren: Conner DeFriece, Kaleigh Lilly, and David Jones and Morgan Baker; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.¹ He was born on December 19, 1964 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Charlotte Lynn Lockhart on May 21, 1983 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Kevin Wayne Hall and Charlotte Lynn Lockhart were divorced on April 3, 1985 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Kevin Wayne Hall married Lynda Gail Urban on August 13, 1986 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Kevin Wayne Hall and Lynda Gail Urban were divorced on January 5, 1990 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Kevin Wayne Hall married Janet Unknown circa 2002.¹ Kevin Wayne Hall died on April 25, 2019 at Virginia at age 54.¹

     Danny Roger Wadford Danny Roger Wadford, 36, of Hamer, SC, died Sunday October 30, 2005. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Peggy Pryor Gales and Daniel Wadford. He was employed with R.J. Griffin and Co. General Contractors. Surviving, in addition to his mother and her husband, Peggy and Lee G. Gales of Hamer, SC, and his father and his wife, Daniel and Anita Wadford of Salisbury, NC, are his wife, Bonnie Hawkins Wadford of Hamer; daughters, Heather LeAnn Wadford and Dana Re Wadford of the home; brother, Tim Wadford of Raleigh, NC; stepsister, Rebecca Kiser of Charlotte, NC; and stepbrother, Ken Frost, III of Salisbury, NC.² He was buried at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery, Faith, Rowan Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 247-31-6249.³ He married Bonnie Lynne Hawkins.^1,4 Danny Roger Wadford was born on November 30, 1968.^2,3 He died on October 30, 2005 at South Carolina at age 36.^1,2,4,3

     Bonnie Lynne Hawkins Mrs. Bonnie Lynne Wadford, 56. died Friday October 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Rome, New York November 26, 1963. She was the widow of Danny R. Wadford who preceded her in death on October 30, 2005. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was strong, outgoing, caring, and generous. Her unique personality and sense of humor could brighten anyone's day. Survivors include her daughters, Heather Wadford and Dana Re Wadford of Dillon; grandchildren, A'myah McCollum and Amaree McCollum; sisters, Julie Stover, Tammi DiBrango, Tracy Ruth, and loving special sister, Wanda "Re" Hawkins Knowles of Rome New York; father and mother in law, Lee G. and Peggy Gales of Dillon; brother in law, Tim Wadford of Raleigh, N.C.³ She was buried at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery, Faith, Rowan Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Wadford.¹ She married Danny Roger Wadford, son of Daniel Edward Wadford and Peggy Pryor.^1,3 Bonnie Lynne Hawkins was born on November 26, 1963 at Rome, Oneida Co., New York.^2,3 She died on October 30, 2020 at age 56.^2,3