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     Coy Lee Whitenack was buried at Boyd-Nolen Cemetery, Shooting Creek Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 28, 1936 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 7, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 3.^1,2 He Funeral services for Coy Lee Whitenack, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Casper S. Whitenack, who died Friday morning in a local hospital, will be conducted at Pilot today. Surviving besides his parents is sister, Betty Ruth Whitenack. on July 8, 1939.³

     Donald Floyd Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 229-68-7345.⁸ He was born on December 9, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8,4,7 He married Sarah Jane Thompson, daughter of Riner Howard Thompson and Ella June Whitenack, on May 18, 1973 at Williamsburg, Virginia.¹ Donald Floyd Thompson and Sarah Jane Thompson were divorced on April 21, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Donald Floyd Thompson died on August 19, 2008 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 58.^2,8,3,5,6 He Donald Floyd Thompson, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Better known as Donnie to his family and friends, Donnie was an inspiration. He had overcome so much in his lifetime to get to where he was. Donnie leaves behind a lasting memory that will never fade. His love for life, his family, his truck and the Hokies will live inside everyone he left behind. Donnie served Virginia Tech for over 20 years and also gave his years to the Army National Guard. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Frances W. Thompson; brother, Ronnie Thompson; and brother-in-law, David W. Broce. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Anna Thompson; daughter and spouse, Leigh Ann and Mike Cressell; stepson, James Stuart; grandchild, Damien Cressell; sisters and spouse, Patty Broce and Connie T. and B. Clayton Goodman III; nieces, Lori Mallory and spouse, Eric, and Julie Goodman; nephews, Brian Broce and spouse, Melissa Simpkins, John Justin Broce and Andrew Goodman; great-nephews, Brandon Mallory and Joshua Simpkins; and great-niece, Danielle Broce. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 22, 2008.⁶

     Leonard Lee Albert Jr. was buried at Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 227-62-2601.⁷ He was born on March 13, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^1,7,3,4,5,6 He married Sarah Jane Thompson, daughter of Riner Howard Thompson and Ella June Whitenack, on November 3, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Leonard Lee Albert Jr. and Sarah Jane Thompson were divorced on September 24, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Leonard Lee Albert Jr. died on August 9, 1994 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 44.^7,4,6

     George McElroy Helms George McElroy Helms, 68, of East Washington, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 13, 1937, in Richmond, Va., a son of Roy S. and Frances McElroy Helms. Mr. Helms graduated from Osbourn High School, Manassas, Va., in 1955. He served in the National Guard in California and Virginia, receiving an honorable discharge in 1957. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1963. He was licensed in Virginia from 1960 to 1975 as an insurance agent, real estate agent and tax consultant. On June 4, 1976, he married Sharen Arnold, who survives. They would have celebrated 30 years of marriage. Mr. Helms and his wife established Blue Diamond Enterprises Inc. in 1979. After retiring in 2000, he enjoyed cultivating his talents, including his ability to create detailed woodwork, and landscaped and renovated his home. He joined Washington Lions Club in 1989 and served faithfully as president in 1998-99, receiving an International President Certificate of Appreciation. He was a Melvin Jones Fellow. Mr. Helms will be remembered for his sunny disposition, sense of humor and dedication. He was a cornea donor and bone and tissue donor for Center for Organ Recovery and Education, Pittsburgh. Deceased are his parents and sister.⁶ His Social Security Number was 229-44-7690.³ He was born on December 13, 1937 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Betty Ruth Whitenack, daughter of Casper Shedrick Whitenack and Lydia Ora Hall, on December 13, 1968 at Vienna, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ George McElroy Helms and Betty Ruth Whitenack were divorced on May 25, 1976 at Prince William Co., Virginia.² George McElroy Helms died on April 5, 2006 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.^3,7,6

     William Roger Greear was born on March 14, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Lockie Jo Nolen, daughter of Frank Raymond Nolen and Emily Blanche Whitenack, on March 15, 1958 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^1,4,5 William Roger Greear died on November 15, 2022 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁴ He William “Bill” Greear, 86, of Riner, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2022. Bill was a lifetime dairy and beef cattle farmer in Riner. He helped establish the Riner Volunteer Fire Department in 1957 and was a Charter Member. Bill obtained his Dairy Science degree in 1957 from Virginia Tech and was a longtime Farm Bureau member and Board of Director. He served in the Army Reserves from 1958-1965. He was also a member of Auburn United Methodist Church. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lockie Jo Nolen Greear; and parents, Isaac Jacob and Bessie Edith (Richardson) Greear. He is survived by his children, Rebekah Saylors (Patrick), Scott Greear (Trina), and Darin Greear (Tabitha); grandchildren, Brooke Weber (Bobby), Katherine Meadows (Jacob), and Heather Greear; and great-grandchildren, Theodore Weber, Aria and Gabe Saligan. He will be missed by his sister, Martha Akers; niece, Laura Via (Steve); great-nephew, Michael Via; and his goddaughter, Becki Bain (Eddie). Special thanks to Becki and Eddie Bain for the absolute BEST care and support anyone could hope for! Also special thanks goes to longtime friends and neighbors, Norman, Marlene, and Brian Burton. The family would like to thank special lifesaving friend and neighbor Kelly Burton and family as well as his lifesaving faithful companion, Rascal. Special thanks to Carilion Clinic Hospice of the NRV. on November 20, 2022.⁴

     William Eugene DeWese was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 559-84-1028.⁶ He was born on June 13, 1950.^1,2,4,6 He married Marsha Marlene McMahon on September 10, 1973 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.³ William Eugene DeWese and Marsha Marlene McMahon were divorced in March, 1976 at San Diego Co., California.⁷ William Eugene DeWese died on December 31, 2002 at Fontana, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 52.^1,2,4,6,5 He William Eugene Dewese, 52, died on Monday, December 30, 2002, at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1973. Mr. Dewese was a restorer of classic vehicles, and for the last three years he was a truck driver. Mr. Dewese is survived by one son, Robert Eugene Dewese; and parents William R. Dewese and Charlotte Dewese, at 4044 Echo Place in Oceanside, California. He is also survived by two brothers, James R. Dewese, at the home, and Bruce Stephen Dewese and Bruce's wife, Judith Lynn Dewese; and three nephews, Carl, Willie and Stephen Dewese of Mountain Center, Calif. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Marsha Dewese; and stepson Jason McMahon. The memorial service will be at Riverside National Cemetery with full military honors. on January 10, 2003.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 573-25-8600.² James Richard DeWese was born on December 21, 1956 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He died on April 24, 2006 at California at age 49.²

     Her Social Security Number was 558-90-2796.³ Judith Lynn Joyce was born on January 11, 1955 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska.^3,2,4 As of March 8, 1974,her married name was DeWese.¹ She married Bruce Stephen DeWese, son of William Rudolph "Billy" "Bill" DeWese and Charlotte Ann Riffe, on March 8, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.^1,4 Judith Lynn Joyce died on January 14, 2004 at Mountain Center, Riverside Co., California, at age 49.^3,4 She DeWese, Judy Lynn, age 49, of Mountain Center, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at her residence. She was born in Hastings, Nebraska and lived in Mountain Center for 24 years. She was employed by Hemet United School District as a Kitchen Director for 7 years. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Red Dewese; 3 sons, William Dewese of Mountain Center, Steven Dewese of Lompoc, Ca. & Carl Dewese of Mountain Center; 3 sisters, Carol Wise of Kansas, Gloria Gardner of Las Vegas, Nev. and Paula Joyce of Palm Springs, Ca; 4 brothers, Dennis Joyce of Mountain Center, Ca., Kenneth Joyce of Wisconsin, David Joyce of Nebraska and Timothy Joyce of Palm Springs, Ca. She enjoyed reading, sewing but most of all she enjoyed helping her family and friends. on June 18, 2004.⁴

     Ludwick Aliff was born circa 1835 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Julia Ann DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on October 27, 1857 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Ozella Chatting was born on June 24, 1880 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹