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     Robert R. Stewart was born on November 27, 1891 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of May 18, 1889 and his draft card has Nov 18, 1893.^3,4,5 He married Nannie Mae Proffitt on December 3, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Robert R. Stewart died on January 29, 1933 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 41.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-34-7360.⁸ Nora Lee Neal was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^9,10 She was born on September 18, 1905 at West Virginia.^2,8 As of October 26, 1929,her married name was Stephens.³ She married Clyde Stephens on October 26, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,3,10 As of February 14, 1978,her married name was Carr.² Nora Lee Neal married Lollie Kelly Carr on February 14, 1978 at Chesapeake, Virginia.^2,10 Nora Lee Neal died on June 19, 1996 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 90.^8,11,10 She Nora L. Stephens Carr, 90, of North George Washington Highway, died June 19, 1996, in Chesapeake General Hospital. She was a long time resident of Norfolk County and Chesapeake. She was retired from Sears and Roebuck. She was a very active member of Deep Creek Baptist Church and many religious organizations. She was a graduate of King's Wood Bible College. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Stephens of 42 years and Lollie K. Carr, her husband of 18 years. Survivors include a son, Kenneth E. Stephens Sr. and his wife, Daphne; two grandchildren, Kenneth E. Stephens Jr. and his wife, Wanda, Yvette Stephens; a great-grandson, Ted Ambrose III, all of Chesapeake; a brother, Raymond J. Neal of Portsmouth; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on June 22, 1996.¹⁰

     Emma Neal was born circa April, 1908 at West Virginia.¹

     Beatrice V. Neal was born on March 22, 1909 at West Virginia.² As of January 15, 1925,her married name was Hall.³ She married Clarence Strouse Hall on January 15, 1925 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Beatrice V. Neal died on May 2, 1931 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 22; Died in an auto accident.^2,5 She Funeral services and burial will be held here Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. C. S. Hall, 21, Hopewell, Va., who was killed early Saturday night in an automobile collision at Hopewell. Mrs. Hall was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Neal, this city. The funeral party arrived here this morning by train. Mrs. Hall formerly lived in this city. Surviving are her husband and one daughter, Alice Lee Hall; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Neal, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Clyde Stevens, Mrs. C. P. Whited; Misses Irene and Lula Neal, Raymond and Junior Neal, all of Bluefield. on May 5, 1931.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-28-6797.⁸ Irene Alois Neal was buried at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia.^9,2,10 She was born on June 27, 1911 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3,10,8 As of November 28, 1932,her married name was Delk.³ She married George William Delk on November 28, 1932 at Hopewell, Virginia.³ Irene Alois Neal and George William Delk were divorced on December 14, 1948 at Warwick Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of September 1, 1953,her married name was Collier.⁴ Irene Alois Neal married Herbert Hulen Collier on September 1, 1953 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^7,2,4 Irene Alois Neal died on May 18, 1986 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 74.^9,2,10 She Mrs. Irene A. Collier, 74, died Sunday in Hampton General Hospital. She was born in Bluefield, W.Va., and had been a Peninsula resident for 40 years. She was a member of Providence Freewill Baptist Church, Hampton. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jean Lerch and Miss Anne Collier, both of Newport News; a son, Dallen Keith Delk Sr. of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Carr of Chesapeake and Mrs. Lula LeCompte of Hampton; a brother, Raymond Neal of Portsmouth; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens. on May 20, 1986.¹⁰

     Rose Mae Neal was buried at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 234-32-5703.¹⁰ Her married name was White.⁵ Her married name was Snadecki.¹ She married Robert Henry Snadecki.^1,4,5 Rose Mae Neal married Christopher Owen White Sr.⁵ Rose Mae Neal and Christopher Owen White Sr. were divorced.¹¹ Rose Mae Neal was born on June 17, 1913 at West Virginia; Her death certficate has a birth date of Jun 20, 1913.^2,4,10 As of January 10, 1942,her married name was Jackson.³ She married Bailey Sory Jackson on January 10, 1942 at Indiana.³ Rose Mae Neal and Bailey Sory Jackson were divorced on January 31, 1947 at Warwick Co., Virginia.¹² As of February 1, 1947,her married name was Gilreath.⁸ Rose Mae Neal married Albert Martin Gilreath on February 1, 1947 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.⁸ Rose Mae Neal died on August 18, 1979 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 66.^2,4,5 She Mrs. Rose Mae Snadecki, 66, 1317 16th St., Newport News, died Saturday in Hampton General Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Robert Snadecki; two sons, Christopher White Jr. of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Thomas White of Newport News; three sisters, Mrs. Nora L. Carr of Chesapeake, Mrs. Irene Collier of Newport News, and Mrs. Lula LaCompte of Hampton; a brother, Raymond J. Neal of Portsmouth, and four grandchildren. on August 20, 1979.⁵

     Lula Elizabeth Neal was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^9,2,10 Her Social Security Number was 225-04-1923.¹¹ She was born on July 10, 1916 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,10,11 As of December 1, 1940,her married name was LeCompte.³ She married Charles Roessler LeCompte on December 1, 1940 at Seaford, Sussex Co., Delaware.^8,2,3,10,4 Lula Elizabeth Neal died on August 20, 1987 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.^2,10 She Mrs. Lula E. LeCompte, 71, of 1631 Briarfield Road, died Thursday in Riverside Hospital. She was born in Williamson, W.Va. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. LeCompte; a daughter, Mrs. Linda LeCompte Insley of Poquoson; a sister, Mrs. Nora Carr of Chesapeake; and a brother, Raymond J. Neal of Portsmouth. A graveside service will be conducted in Parklawn Memorial Park. on August 21, 1987.¹⁰

     Ira Garfield Neal Jr. was buried at Neal Cemetery, Grassy Branch Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 He was born on August 15, 1923 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1924.^1,2 He married Virginia Louise Duell on October 28, 1941 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.⁵ Ira Garfield Neal Jr. died on June 14, 1948 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 24.^1,6 He Funeral services for Ira G. Neal Jr., 24, who died at his home in West Virginia Monday night following a long illness, were held Wednesday. Burial was Wednesday afternoon in the family cemetery at Bluefield, W.Va. Working at the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad here until the time of his illness, he made his home in Newport News and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Neal, a daughter, Janis Neal, and a son, Gary Neal, all of Newport News. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Neal, one brother, Raymond Neal, and four sisters, Mrs. Irene Dickenson, Mrs. Mae Gilreath and Mrs. Lula Le Compte, all of Newport News, and Mrs. Nora Stevens of Portsmouth. on June 18, 1948.⁶

     Clyde Stephens was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^4,2 He was born on July 29, 1903 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Nora Lee Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on October 26, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 Clyde Stephens died on July 19, 1971 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 67.²

     Charles Roessler LeCompte was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^1,3 He was born on November 28, 1917 at Virginia. He married Lula Elizabeth Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on December 1, 1940 at Seaford, Sussex Co., Delaware.^4,5,2,6,3 Charles Roessler LeCompte died on August 7, 2000 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 82.³ He Charles Roessler "Hampton Cat" LeCompte passed away at his home Monday, Aug. 7, 2000. He was a member of the Lower United Methodist Church of Middlesex County. He faithfully attended First Friends Church of Hampton for many years. Mr. LeCompte was a member of the St. Tammany Masonic Temple Lodge 5 in Hampton, a member of the Peninsula CB Club, the Moose Lodge and the Peninsula Amateur Radio Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Elizabeth Neal LeCompte; his mother, Irene Sanders; his father, Charles S. LeCompte; and a brother, Herman LeCompte. Mr. LeCompte is survived by his daughter, Linda LeCompte, of Salem; a sister, Alma Endsley, and her husband, Robert, of Gainesville, Ga; a granddaughter, Kelly L. Schuellein, and her husband, Dr. Paul R. Schuellein, of Rocky Mount, Va; a grandson, James Neal Insley, and his wife, Madelyn, of Virginia Beach; and three great-grandchildren, James Eric Schuellein, Brian Andrew Schuellein and Heidi Elizabeth Schuellein, all of Rocky Mount, Va. He is also survived by his loving and devoted companion, Jeannette Eva Phillips of Hampton. The entombment will take place with Masonic rites in Parklawn Memorial Park. on August 8, 2000.³

     Herbert Hulen Collier was buried at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.^1,6,4 His Social Security Number was 546-03-2008.⁷ He Funeral arrangements for Mr. Herbert H. Collier, 61, who died at 4 a.m. today in Veterans Administration Hospital here, are pending. Mr. Collier, who came to Amarillo from Hampton, Va., three months ago for his health, was making his home with a sister, Mrs. Gorda Gabert, 3108 S. Van Buren. Born in McLean, he was a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant. He was a member of Second Baptist Church here. Other survuvors include his wife, Irene, of Hampton; a daughter, Miss Ann Drea Collier of Hampton, a stepdaughter Mrs. Jean Lerch and a stepson Dallen Keith Delk, both of Newport News, Va., and seven grandchildren.⁸ He was born on April 16, 1911 at McLean, Gray Co., Texas.^{1,6,3,4,5,7,9} He married Irene Alois Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on September 1, 1953 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^10,11,2 Herbert Hulen Collier died on October 13, 1972 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 61.^1,6,4,5,8

     His Social Security Number was 223-03-7023.⁴ Robert Henry Snadecki was buried at St. Luke's Cemetery, 14477 Benn’s Church Blvd., Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^5,2 He married Rose Mae Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart.^1,2,6 Robert Henry Snadecki was born on November 19, 1914 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He died on June 24, 1982 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 67.²

     George William Delk was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-05-6580.⁷ He was born on December 4, 1907 at Surry Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,5 He married Irene Alois Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on November 28, 1932 at Hopewell, Virginia.¹ George William Delk and Irene Alois Neal were divorced on December 14, 1948 at Warwick Co., Virginia.² George William Delk died on November 18, 1994 at Poquoson, Virginia, at age 86.^3,7,4 He Mr. George W. Delk, 86, died on Friday, Nov. 18, 1994. He was a native of Surry County, and a former resident of Williamsburg for 20 years. He was a Peninsula resident most of his life. Mr. Delk retired as a welder from Newport News Shipbuilding in 1972 after 39 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Lelia M. Delk; five sisters, two brothers, one daughter, Wilma J. Lerch, of Newport News; two step-daughters, Alma Bonniwell and Betty Winstead; one son, Keith Delk, of Hampton; one granddaughter, Linda Austin; 18 other grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Williamsburg Memorial Park. on November 20, 1994.⁴

     Dallen Keith Delk Sr. was buried at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Abilene, Jones Co., Texas.² He was born on August 7, 1938 at Newport News, Virginia.^2,6,8 He married Helen Fay Smith on October 5, 1955 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁷ Dallen Keith Delk Sr. and Helen Fay Smith were divorced on September 16, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.¹¹ Dallen Keith Delk Sr. married Patricia Jane Lewis on October 21, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.^2,3,6 Dallen Keith Delk Sr. died on May 19, 2018 at Texas at age 79.^1,2 He Dallen Keith "Bucky" Delk, Sr., August 7, 1938 - May 19, 2018. Our beloved husband, father and brother advanced to his heavenly home on May 19, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, George William Delk, his mother, Irene Alois Collier, and his sister, Ann D. Collier. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Patricia Lewis Delk of 57+ years; five children, Dallen Keith Delk, Jr. (Judy), Crystal Faye Delk, Serina Millette Fairchilds (David), Eric Neal Delk (Kathy), Philip Lee Delk (Caryn); 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, his sister, Wilma Jean Lerch and extended family and friends. He proudly served our country in the USAF and USMC. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. He served as a deacon of Providence Free Will Baptist Church, Hampton, Virginia and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas at the time of his passing. on May 23, 2018.¹

     Patricia Jane Lewis Patricia Lewis Delk, 82, of Abilene completed life’s journey on April 13, 2023 surrounded by her family. A Graveside Committal will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. Patricia was born on August 8, 1940, to the late Carson Worth Lewis and Faye (Buckner) Lewis in Weaverville, North Carolina. Patricia was born into a loving home and tight-knit family circle where music was always a part. During her childhood, her parents and extended family members, especially her grandfather, instilled values such as hard work, love, and faith, which was the foundation of her life. As a young adult, she moved to Virginia, to be with her sister, and met Dallen Keith Delk, whom she married on October 21, 1960. This union of love and devotion lasted 57 years until Dallen's passing in 2018. The family grew, and they welcomed five children while Patricia balanced her career, church, and community outreach. After a productive career, she retired as a Deputy Clerk from the Newport News Juvenile Domestic Relations Court. Patricia's faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was a longtime member of Providence Free Will Baptist Church in Hampton, Virginia. She and Dallen served faithfully in many capacities. She found great joy teaching the ladies Ruth Sunday School Class for many years. Upon relocating to Abilene in 2017, she joined Trinity Baptist Church. Patricia was known as a virtuous woman with a servant's heart. She created many special memories with her family and friends through the years. While her passing leaves a void, we find peace in the words of her favorite hymns, "It is Well With My Soul". She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Dallen Keith Delk, Sr; her siblings, Eunice Edwards, Peggy Edwards, Alvin Lewis, and Jerry Dale Lewis. She is survived by her five children, Dallen Keith Delk, Jr. (Judy), Crystal Faye Delk (Curt), Serina Millette Fairchilds (David), Eric Neal Delk (Kathy), Philip Lee Delk; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way; her brothers, Burnice "Bud" Lewis, Carson "Dub" Lewis, and Winfred "Terry" Lewis and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.² She was buried at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Abilene, Jones Co., Texas.¹ She was born on August 8, 1940 at Weaverville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of October 21, 1960,her married name was Delk.² She married Dallen Keith Delk Sr., son of George William Delk and Irene Alois Neal, on October 21, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,2,3 Patricia Jane Lewis died on April 13, 2023 at Abilene, Jones Co., Texas, at age 82.^1,2

     Virginia Louise Duell was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-26-2261.⁴ She was born on December 30, 1924 at Saint Johns, Hertford Co., North Carolina; Her obituary and the SSDI have a birth date of Dec 31, 1924.^4,2,5 As of October 28, 1941,her married name was Neal.¹ She married Ira Garfield Neal Jr., son of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on October 28, 1941 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.¹ Virginia Louise Duell died on April 7, 2005 at Hertford Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^4,2 She Virginia Deuell Edgerton passed away April 7, 2005. Virginia was born in Hertford County, N.C., she was born Dec. 31, 1924. She lived most of her life on the Peninsula in Virginia. She was best noted for her home craft designs. Ms. Edgerton is survived by her children, Ira Neal and wife, Lori, Tanis Mowery and husband, Lee, Ronald Edgerton, Ralph Yeatts and wife, Debbie, Faye Grant and husband, Tommy, William Edgerton and wife, Gwen, Joyce Laslo and husband, Steve; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild; also her very close and dear friends, Lois and Tom Manning of Hampton, and Louise Oliver of Newport News. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family would like to express their appreciation and sincere thanks to Personal Touch, home health care agency. on April 9, 2005.²

     Dixie Marie Underwood was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^1,5,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-38-7841.³ She was born on August 19, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of March 25, 1948,her married name was Neal.² She married Raymond Joseph Neal, son of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on March 25, 1948 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Dixie Marie Underwood died on May 18, 1992 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 65.^1,3,4,6 She Dixie Underwood Neal, 65, of the 100 block of Snead Fairway, a retired saleswoman, died May 18, 1992, in a Norfolk hospital. Mrs. Neal was born in Princeton, W.Va. She had retired from Sears after 22 years. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and Portsmouth Chapter of Sears Retirees Club. Survivors include her husband, Raymond J. Neal; a son, Raymond E. Neal of Chesapeake; two sisters, Danise Smith and Helen Keaton, both of Princeton; and a grandchild. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on May 20, 1992.¹

     Lois Wells Eure was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.² She Portsmouth – Lois Draper Neal, 93, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born in Eure, NC to the late Clifton and Winnie Eure and was a member of Green Lakes Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her first husband of 40 years, Windell C. Draper; her second husband of 16 years, Raymond J. Neal; and a grandson, Brian T. BrisBois. She is survived by her three daughters, Cheryl Whitmore and husband William, Terri Sanderlin and husband Ben and Peggy Santa and husband Jack; a sister, Phyllis Anderson; four grandchildren, Christy Mason and husband Brian, Scott BrisBois and wife Jennifer, Karen Roberts and Courtney Roberts; and three great grandchildren, Zachary and Trevor Mason and Brian G. BrisBois. The family would like to thank two faithful and loving caregivers, Jennifer Johnson and Lisa Garza. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery.² She was born on August 5, 1924 at Eure, Gates Co., North Carolina.^2,1 As of November 21, 1992,her married name was Neal.¹ She married Raymond Joseph Neal, son of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on November 21, 1992 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^2,1 Lois Wells Eure died on March 16, 2018 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 93.²

     Lollie Kelly Carr was buried at Holly Lawn Cemetery, 1525 North Main Street, Suffolk, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on July 9, 1907 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Nora Lee Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on February 14, 1978 at Chesapeake, Virginia.^1,6 Lollie Kelly Carr died on February 8, 1996 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 88.^3,5 He Lollie K. Carr, 88, of the 200 block of N. George Washington Highway, died Feb. 8, 1996, in Chesapeake Hospital. Mr. Carr, a retired foreman of Norfolk and Western Railroad, was a member of Indiana United Methodist Church. He was an honorary 50-year member of the Methodist Men, chaplain of the Deep Creek Senior Citizens Club and Woodman of The World in Walters. Mr. Carr was a native of Isle of Wight County. Survivors include his wife, Nora Stephens Carr; a stepson, Kenny Stephens and his family, all of Chesapeake; and a number of nieces and nephews; two brothers, Warren Carr of Chesapeake and Wilson Carr of Walters. Burial will be in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk. on February 10, 1996.⁵