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     Douglas Banks Whitenack Douglas B. Whiteneck, 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed from this life into the arms of his Lord early on Monday morning, May 26, 2019. He rejoices to be with his mom, dad and dog, Candie. Doug served in the United States Navy and the Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Jaime; daughter, Lori and husband, David; niece, Peggy Lloyd; stepson, Randy Hylton, brothers-in-law, Tom and Steve Powell; two granddaughters, India and Shannan; and three great-grandchildren.¹⁰ He married Jaime Unknown.¹⁰ Douglas Banks Whitenack was born on March 20, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lucille Eloise Rusmisell on April 16, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2 Douglas Banks Whitenack and Lucille Eloise Rusmisell were divorced on February 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Douglas Banks Whitenack married Janice Rae Powell on March 22, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Douglas Banks Whitenack died on May 26, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.¹⁰

     John Thomas "Jack" Geary was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1446.⁵ He was born on March 14, 1919 at Norfolk, Virginia.^5,4,2,3 He married Leria Brooks Whitenack, daughter of Henry Thompson Whitenack and Lavanna "Vannie" Collins, on March 26, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,8,2 John Thomas "Jack" Geary died on February 12, 2003 at Virginia at age 83.^1,5,4 He GEARY, John Thomas, (Jack), 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Leria Brooks Geary; parents, John Robert and Evie Geary; brother, Daniel Geary; and two granddaughters, Kim O. Altic and Alice L. Geary. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and retired carrier for the Roanoke Post Office. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Geary, Richard Geary and friend, Ursula; daughter, Peggy Lloyd and Ralph; stepdaughter, Dolores Gilliam; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his loving little pet Dachshund, Jody; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; and friends. Special thanks to caregivers, Valorie and Rick Ferguson, Linda Mize, Good Samaritan Hospice, and all the doctors and nurses at the V.A. Medical Center. Burial at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 15, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4559.¹¹ Bobby Glenn Geary was born on April 27, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,3,5 He married Margaret Ann 'Peggy" Rockwell on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Bobby Glenn Geary died on December 11, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^1,11,4 He Bobby G. Geary, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; 66, of Roanoke, made his peaceful transition, after a brief battle with leukemia, to join his grandfather, parents and other loved ones on Saturday, December 11, 2004, surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, Angela, Lisa, and Mark, and cherished granddaughter, Jenny. He was a dedicated Roanoke City Firefighter and EMT for 38 years, a Boy Scout Leader for 15 years, loved to play golf with his buddies and go to Pinehurst, N.C. each year. Bobby was a naturalist in tune with animals and nature. His joy for the last 6 years was his granddaughter, Jenny. In addition to his wife, children and granddaughter, he is survived by his brother, Richard; sister, Peggy; very dear friends, Carol and Skeezie Runyon; and numerous close friends with the Roanoke City Fire Department, Hollins University and his golf buddies. He will be sadly missed. on December 13, 2004.¹

     Alice Lanier Geary was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She married Unknown Wright.⁴ Her married name was Wright. Alice Lanier Geary was born on November 21, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She died on September 22, 2002 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 39.^1,3 She GEARY, Alice Lanier, 39, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with Jesus September 22, 2002. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Thomas Stern; late grandparents, Clark M. Thomas, Sr., Melba Thomas, and Leria Brooks Geary; cousin, Kim Overfelt Altic. Surviving daughters, Jennifer, Peggy and Monica; loving companion and caregiver, Robert (Bob) Parker; father, Richard Geary; sister, Sarah Chapman; grandfather, John (Jack) Geary; stepbrother, Brian Geary; nephews, Elias Robertson and Lance Lemon; also her uncles, aunts, cousins and several other family members. Graveside memorial service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Va. on October 27, 2002.¹

     Clarissa Gray was born circa 1809 at Virginia.⁶ She married John T. Terry, son of Catherine Unknown, on June 6, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of June 6, 1826,her married name was Terry.

     His Social Security Number was 224-46-5800.⁷ Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr. was born on January 25, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 He married Peggy May Geary, daughter of John Thomas "Jack" Geary and Leria Brooks Whitenack, on September 4, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr. and Peggy May Geary were divorced on July 29, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr. died on November 18, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,6,7 He Paul Douglas Overfelt Sr., 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kim O. Altic; and sisters, Frances Harrison and Lessie Poff. Surviving family includes his wife of 34 years, Barbara Overfelt; sons, P. Doug Overfelt Jr. and wife, Cheryl, David Overfelt and fiancée, Tiffany Stewart, and Darren Overfelt; brother, William Overfelt and wife, Shirley; sister, Virginia Miller and friend, Harold; grandchildren, Michelle Walker, Paul D. Overfelt III, Dylan Overfelt and Aren Overfelt; son-in-law, Darell Altic; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Joyce Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews. on November 19, 2010.²

     Kim Michelle Overfelt was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 225-11-3396.⁷ She was born on June 1, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,4 As of November 21, 1980,her married name was Altic.³ She married Robert Darell Altic, son of John Howard Altic, on November 21, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,3 Kim Michelle Overfelt died on January 4, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^5,7,4,8 She ALTIC, Kim Overfelt, 40, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 4, 2002. She attended Roanoke Valley Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Darell Altic; one daughter, Michelle Altic; her mother, Peggy Geary Lloyd; her father, Paul Douglas Overfelt and his wife, Barbara; three brothers, Doug Overfelt and wife, Cheryl, David Overfelt, Darren Overfelt and wife, Miranda; her maternal grandparents, John T. and Brooks Geary; her father-in-law, John H. Altic and his wife, Sue; her mother-in-law, Jean L. Altic; one brother-in-law, Danny Altic and wife, Sherry; two beloved nephews, Paul D. Overfelt and Dylan R. Overfelt; a dear friend, Debbie Cregger and also many other relatives. A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2002, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Michael DuVal officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 until 5 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory. on January 6, 2002.⁵

     Lucille Eloise Rusmisell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 She was born on February 2, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 She married Douglas Banks Whitenack, son of Henry Thompson Whitenack and Lavanna "Vannie" Collins, on April 16, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1 As of April 16, 1951,her married name was Whitenack.¹ Lucille Eloise Rusmisell and Douglas Banks Whitenack were divorced on February 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Lucille Eloise Rusmisell died on November 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^3,6 She Mrs. Lucille Eloise Sweet, age 47, of 2713 Mansfield Street, N.E., passed away Saturday in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Roger L. Sweet; one daughter, Mrs. Lori D. Hurt, Boones Mill; mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Rusmisell, Roanoke; one brother, Donald Rusmisell. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on November 20, 1979.⁶

     Vergie Ellen Simmons was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0126.⁶ She was born on May 15, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6,4 She married Letcher Enoch Whitenack, son of Rev. Delaware Meritt Whitenack and Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings, on September 5, 1931 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of September 5, 1931,her married name was Whitenack.² Vergie Ellen Simmons died on July 17, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,5,3

     George Amon Updike George Amon Updike, age 79, of Roanoke, passed away April 15, 1985, at the home of his daughter. He was a member of Vinton Baptist Church and a retired pipefitter for the Norfolk & Western Railway, with 47½ years of service. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Whitenack Updike. Surviving are his daughter, Myrtleine U. Gilmore; son-in-law, Raymond L. Gilmore; two grandchildren and their husbands, Theresa and John Whitacre of Winchester, Valerie and Jerry Martin of Richmond; five great-grandchildren, Carissa and Brian Whitacre, Ray, George and Edward Martin. Also surviving is a kind and faithful neighbor, Mildred K. Peters; a childhood friend, John W.Greer and several dear nieces and nephews. It is suggested that memorials be made to the Vinton Baptist Church Building Fund. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17th, 1985, with the Rev. Dr. William P. Warnock officiating. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.² He was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on March 15, 1906 at Virginia.¹ He married Dorothy Mae Whitenack, daughter of Rev. Delaware Meritt Whitenack and Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings, circa 1927.^1,2,3 George Amon Updike died on April 15, 1985 at age 79.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-34-7134.⁶ Myrtleine Easter Updike was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 She was born on May 31, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,3 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Gilmore.³ She married Raymond Lee Gilmore on August 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,8,2,3 Myrtleine Easter Updike died on June 29, 2006 at Virginia at age 77.^6,2 She Myrtleine Updike Gilmore, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. She was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. Surviving are her devoted husband of 58 years, Raymond L. Gilmore; daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa Whitacre and husband, John of Winchester and Valerie Martin and husband, Jerry of Richmond; five grandchildren, Carissa Mulahn, Brian Whitacre and wife, Jill, Ray Martin, George Martin and Edward Martin and wife, Katie; two great-grandchildren, Jessica Mendez and Micah Martin. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakeys Vinton Chapel at 12 noon Monday, July 3, 2006 with the Rev. Dr. William R. Booth and the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wayne officiating. Burial will be in the Fair View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Vinton Baptist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakeys Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on July 1, 2006.²

     Raymond Lee Gilmore was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on August 2, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 1, 1924.^1,3,4,7 He married Myrtleine Easter Updike, daughter of George Amon Updike and Dorothy Mae Whitenack, on August 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2,9,5 Raymond Lee Gilmore died on November 30, 2010 at Virginia at age 86.^2,7 He Raymond Lee Gilmore, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. He retired after 42 years from the Norfolk and Western Railway as an Electrical Foreman and was a veteran of World War II. He was also a longtime member of Vinton Baptist Church where he served as a lifetime deacon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtleine Updike Gilmore. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa G. and John Whitacre, of Winchester, Va., and Valerie G. and Jerry Martin, of Richmond, Va; five grandchildren, Carissa Leah Mulahn, Brian Eric Whitacre and wife, Jill, Ray Edward Martin and wife, Stephanie, George Gilmore Martin, and Edward Lynn Martin and wife, Katie; and five great-grandchildren, Jessica, Micah, Caleb, Haleigh, and Emma. Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Friday, December 3, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Bill Booth officiating. Burial will follow in Fair View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vinton Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 2, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on December 2, 2010.²

     Samuel Homer Strickler was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 5, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Harriett Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Jonathan Conner and Mahala Thrash, on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The family bible and obituary say the marriage date is Feb 27, 1878.^1,6,2,7,4 Samuel Homer Strickler died on July 23, 1930 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 74; Killed in a fight.^2,5 He Charges Preferred After Death of Opponent in Fight. WELCH, July 30 — H. J. Harman, 55 years old, president of the Sandy River district. McDowell county, board of education, was at liberty today under $5,000 bond to await action of the grand jury on charges growing out of the death July 23 of Samuel H. Strickler, 74 years old, of Iaeger. Harman waived a preliminary hearing following his arrest yesterday and furnished bond. It was charged that the Saturday before Strickler's death he and Harman engaged in an altercation at Iaeger which resulted in blows. The following day, relatives of Strickler alleged, he suffered a stroke of appoplexy and died a few days later. on July 30, 1930.⁸