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     Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples, June 4, 1946 - October 6, 2023. Why do blonde nurses carry a red pen? In case they need to draw blood! Whether family or friends, strangers on an elevator or blonde nurses drawing blood, this was a favorite joke of Hoppy's in his daily quest to make others smile. Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples, 77, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 6, 2023. He grew up in Greensboro, NC with his two brothers and parents. Boyd got his nickname "Hoppy," as a young boy due to his love for the show "Hopalong Cassidy," and later had his middle name changed to it. He was predeceased by his parents, Pinkney Peoples and Clara Staples, and brother, Dallas. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cindy; son, Jason; daughter, Christy Peoples; grandsons, Conner and Nathan Smith; brother, Wade and wife, Jane; as well as nieces and nephews. Hoppy dearly loved his "Sweetums" that he spent over half of his life with as they made innumerable memories and they also made unforgettable memories together with Christy, Jason, and his grandchildren. He shared a special bond with both of his grandsons, "Lil' Bit" (Conner) and "Lil' Bitty" (Nathan), and perhaps shined his brightest as their "Grampy". Hoppy loved being on the golf course (scoring three holes-in-one throughout the years!), and he regularly played with his closest friends, including his best friend, Pastor Jay Robinette, and the late John Williams. He also loved an annual tournament in "Little" Washington, NC where he, his brothers, and some friends played for many years. Some of his other favorite things were telling jokes, visiting Oak Island, NC and Gatlinburg, TN, science-fiction and western movies, bowling, and he was a longtime Tarheel fan. He also may have been the biggest fan of "The Andy Griffith Show" and he would regularly quote his favorite lines, including, "It's your shocks," "Get down there with them spiders," and "Winken will tell Blinken, Blinken will tell Nod, Nod will tell Barney, and Barney will tell you". Hoppy was also an avid reader and kept a journal of all the books he read, typically getting three to four books at a time from the library. After reading hundreds before starting the journal, he logged hundreds more on that list. Hoppy was a proud Veteran of the United States Marines from 1963-1967 and served in Vietnam. He worked for Dillard Paper Company for many years, retired from there, and later worked at his favorite local golf course, Hanging Rock, for several years. He made numerous friends wherever he spent time, whether at work, church, or his favorite restaurants, and he often positively impacted total strangers. Hoppy also enjoyed being a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. For anyone that encountered him, there is a story, and his memory will live on through those stories, as well as in the hearts of his family. Hoppy would not want anyone to remain sad with his passing. He would want people to remember the great times, the laughter, and jokes, and he would want everyone to pay those sentiments forward in hopes of bringing continued joy and smiles to others. While his family and friends will deeply miss him, they know that he is already planning on telling them his newest jokes upon seeing him in the next realm. His family and friends take comfort in knowing Hoppy is home with Jesus, and they all endeavor to maintain some semblance of the strength that Hoppy emulated in every tough situation he encountered as they celebrate his life. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.³ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 4, 1946 at North Carolina.^3,4 He married Cynthia Leigh "Cindy" Nichols, daughter of Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols and Ethel Alene Stump, on June 17, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Boyd "Hoppy" Peoples died on October 6, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.³

     Paul Wellman Elmore was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,6 He was born on December 23, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,6 He married Emily Lee Goff on March 9, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Paul Wellman Elmore and Emily Lee Goff were divorced on September 22, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Paul Wellman Elmore died on July 17, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 47.^7,6

     Willie Frances Anderson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-09-9446.⁴ She was born on February 26, 1918 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio.^6,2,4,7,5 She married Alvis Vernon Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on June 26, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of June 26, 1940,her married name was Perdue.³ Willie Frances Anderson and Alvis Vernon Perdue were divorced on August 16, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Willie Frances Anderson died on April 17, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,5

     Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue Frederick Vernon Perdue, 77, passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va. Mr. Perdue was a loving father, brother and friend, and is survived by his son, Michael V. Perdue of Chilhowie, Va; Michael's fiancée, My Linh Nguyen and her daughter, Tram Anh of Vung Tau, Vietnam; sisters, Patricia F. Whitt and Debra Snyder; brothers, Alfred D. Perdue and James Dearing, Jr., of Roanoke, Va; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The family sincerely appreciates the kindness and help of the staff of Valley Healthcare Center, Chilhowie, Va. while Mr. Perdue was in their care.⁶ He was born on October 1, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Karen Lee Perdue, daughter of Ernest Clifton Perdue and Dorothy Lee Zimmerman, on August 2, 1968 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,5 Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue and Karen Lee Perdue were divorced on June 10, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue married Kay Lynette Brown on October 1, 1996 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁹ Frederick Vernon "Freddie" Perdue died on May 2, 2019 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁶

     Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She Patricia (Patty) Whitt, 65, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born on June 14, 1956, in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of the late Alvis Perdue and Virginia (Jean) Perdue. Patty graduated from Andrew Lewis High School, Class of 1973. Following High School she attended Virginia Western Community College and went on to have a long career at ITT Night Vision. She recently ended her career at Keltech, retiring in September of this year after ten years of employment. Patty loved spending time at the beach. She also loved hiking in her younger days. She loved living in SW Virginia, especially in the Fall, when the leaves changed. She had a heart of gold and always wanted to help others, especially those in need. She was a very smart, strong, and feisty lady that loved her family very much. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Ferguson; brother, Fred Perdue; sister-in-law, Patti Perdue; nephew, Travis Younce; and husband, Billy Whitt. She is survived by her daughters, Candy Ryan and Jamie Whitt; sister, Deborah Snyder; brother, Alfred Perdue; grandchildren, Taylor Moody, Carly Ryan, and Dan Brewer; great-grandchild, Jace Malloy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke, Va.³ She was born on June 14, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of March 17, 1973,her married name was Dickerson.⁵ She married Tony Gary Dickerson on March 17, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue and Tony Gary Dickerson were divorced on January 16, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ As of May 28, 1982,her married name was Whitt.⁵ Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue married Billy Joe Whitt on May 28, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Patricia Faye "Patty" Perdue died on January 11, 2022 at Virginia at age 65.³

     Her Social Security Number was 405-12-7224.⁴ Dorothy Lee Zimmerman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 She was born on September 7, 1922 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.^7,2,4,5 She married Ernest Clifton Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on March 12, 1949 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.^1,7,3 As of March 12, 1949,her married name was Perdue.⁷ Dorothy Lee Zimmerman and Ernest Clifton Perdue were divorced on January 3, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Dorothy Lee Zimmerman died on November 12, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,8,9 She PERDUE, Dorothy Lee Zimmerman, 78, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on November 12, 2000. Beloved mother and grandmother and special mother to the many children she cared for in her day care center. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy of Louisville, Kentucky. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for 28 years. She was the widow of Ernest Clifton Perdue. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Jean Elizabeth Tomlinson, Linda M. and Floyd B. Stanley, Karen L. and Joseph Copenhaver, Jr. of Marion, Va., Wanda P. and Peter Canney; one son, Kaine Morgan Tomlinson; a special granddaughter, Barbara Perdue; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; also two stepgrandchildren. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 14, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7753.⁹ Byron Dunkley Johnson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Virginia.^3,7 He was born on August 10, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,4,6,7,8,9,10} He married Sadie Louise Perdue, daughter of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on April 25, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Byron Dunkley Johnson and Sadie Louise Perdue were divorced on February 13, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Byron Dunkley Johnson died on March 26, 1990 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.^3,7,9,10

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-0497.⁵ William Howard Elmore was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 2, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2,3 He married Lois Eliene Brown on March 6, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 William Howard Elmore died on June 19, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^1,2

     Cheryl Annette Johnson Cheryl Johnson Hamilton Lamport, 76, of Cobbs Creek, VA passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Reeves Lamport, her father Byron Johnson, her mother, Louise Foster and her sister Christina Johnson. She is survived by her children Stacie Hamilton Baird (Scott), Stuart H. Hamilton, III "Trip" (Anja), Scott Alexander Hamilton (Lora), and her stepdaughter Kelly Lamport Rosales (James); six grandchildren who called her Memaw, Stuart H. Hamilton IV "Skip" (Brittany), Shelbie Baird, Tate Hamilton, Spencer Baird, Reese Duncan and Leah Hamilton, two great grandsons Ryan and Colt Hamilton; her sister Cathy Johnson DeRemer (Michael) and her family, extended relatives and countless friends. Cheryl was born in Roanoke, raised her family in Richmond, and lived the last 30 years in Mathews County, VA. When she lived in Richmond, she was a member of Varina Episcopal Church, the Varina Junior Woman's Club and helped out with any activity her children were involved in. When she moved to Mathews, she became a member of Christ Episcopal Church and served on the Vestry, the Altar Guild, was a youth group leader and co-chaired the craft booth at the annual Fall Fair until she could no longer do so. She was a member of PEO Chapter BT, Red Hats, and loved to play Mahjong, canasta and bridge. She was also an adventurous snow skier and traveler. Our mom had a beautiful smile and was incredibly sweet. We were so lucky to have had her, but not nearly long enough.⁴ She was buried at Christ Church Kingston Parish Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.^5,8 She was born on July 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8,6,7 As of August 17, 1963,her married name was Hamilton.³ She married Dr. Stuart Henry Hamilton Jr. on August 17, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Cheryl Annette Johnson and Dr. Stuart Henry Hamilton Jr. were divorced on April 5, 1991 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ As of June 8, 1991,her married name was Lamport.³ Cheryl Annette Johnson married Joe Reeves Lamport on June 8, 1991 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 Cheryl Annette Johnson died on April 8, 2021 at Virginia at age 76.^4,5

     Christina Gale Johnson was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She was born on September 9, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,4 She died on July 21, 1973 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 21.³ She Died July 21 1973, in Lynchburg, Va., Christina G. Johnson, age 21. She is survived by her father Byron Johnson her mother Mrs. Louise Johnson; two sisters, Mrs. Cheryl Hamilton, Miss Cathy Johnson; her grandmothers, Mrs. Sadie Johnson and Mrs. Bertha Perdue of Roanoke. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. on July 24, 1973.⁵

     Martha Jane Beasley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4 She was born on December 17, 1925 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,3,5 She married Ellis Edward Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on November 5, 1949 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 As of November 5, 1949,her married name was Perdue.² Martha Jane Beasley died on November 20, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^6,3,4 She Mrs. Martha Beasley Perdue of 2306 Yellow Mountain Rd., SE, died yesterday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ellis E. Perdue; a daughter, Debra Robin Perdue; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover L. Beasley, Roanoke; two brothers, Grover L. Beasley Jr., Orange, Calif; Oren M. Beasley, Roanoke. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be W. Craig Hamilton, W. C. Sigmon, Paul H. Smith, A. F. Turner, M. D. Childers and B. Herman Metts. on November 21, 1958.⁴

     Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-8207.⁴ She was born on August 14, 1922 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 She married Ellis Edward Perdue, son of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on February 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1 As of February 1, 1940,her married name was Perdue.¹ Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles and Ellis Edward Perdue were divorced on August 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles died on September 18, 2006 at Warren Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,5,8,2,3 She Marsha Ruth Bowles Carter, 84, of Front Royal, Va., went to live with the angels early Monday morning September 18, 2006. She was born in Rocky Mount, Va. and was retired from Good Year. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Lewis Carter Sr. and siblings, Calvin and Rachael, Wayne and Virginia. Survived by sisters, Lucy Wills of Vinton, Mary Wilson of Troutville, Sally Eller and husband Jerry of Salem, Gloria Cundiff and husband Ronnie of Salem; brothers, Luther Bowles and wife Pat of Roanoke, James Bowles and wife Mary of Richmond; her children, Brenda Ferguson and Gene of Chester Gap, Va., Johnny Carter and Kim of Stuart, Fla., Janis Shaffner and Doug of Roanoke, and Eugene Carter Jr. and Lynn of Morristown, Tenn; grandchildren, Barby Downard and Ben, Tommy Ferguson and Sherri, Kim Bevard and Chris, Lisa Spangler and Paul, Carey Shaffner and Ashley, Rhonda Carter, John Carter Jr. and Deana, Joshua Carter and Jennifer, Jimmy Lipscomb and Amanda, John Carter lV; her great-grandchildren, "Dustin Downard, Tommy Downard and Katie, Alex Downard, Tori Spangler, Chase Spangler, Melissa Carter, Eugene Carter III, Genie Ferguson, T. J. Ferguson, Heather Bevard, Emma Bevard" and great-great-grandchildren, Alexis Downard, Serenity Downard and Baby Downard, Johnny Carter lll, and Ryan Etter and special friend Buddy. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Front Royal, Va. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 19, 2006.²

     Margaret JoAnne Elmore was buried at Saint John Lutheran Church Columbarium, 4608 Brambleton Avenue, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She JoAnne Lantz of 500 Village Dr., Vinton, VA, a local radio and television personality during the 50's and 60's, died Sunday after a long illness. She was 56. Lantz was an elevator operator in the Shenandoah Bldg. in 1952 when she appeared on Horace Heidt's "American Way" radio program on CBS when the program was in Roanoke. Heidt liked her and asked her to fly to Lousiville the next week to appear again. Although she never had a music lesson, she sang, played the piano and performed her own compositions. In 1953, Lantz won first prize in WSLS-TV's first "Variety Review of VA" talent program, and soon after had her own program on WSLS. The program remained on the air for several years. She appeared on Dave Garroway's "Today" program in New York in 1957, sang on WRIS radio for years and performed in many local talent and variety shows. Lantz is survived by her husband, Wm. J. Lantz; a daughter, Toni Lantz Camden of Roanoke; a sister, Kathleen Walker of Richmond; and two grandaughters.² Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4871.⁷ She was born on January 25, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,4 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Lantz.¹ She married William Joseph Lantz Sr. on August 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Margaret JoAnne Elmore died on March 6, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^3,6,7