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     Ruby Alice Sowder was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3448.¹¹ She was born on April 2, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,2,11,5 She died on January 2, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,10,11,4 She SOWDER, Ruby Alice, 76, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gold Lee Sowder and Selina C. Sowder. She was a longtime member of the Belmont Baptist Church and of the Learner's Sunday school class. She was a former employee of the Norfolk and Western Railways accounting department with 23 years service. Surviving is her sister, Elsie Mae Sowder of Vinton. Also surviving are numerous cousins, including Kenneth Lee Sowder and Barbara Lois Quinn. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on January 4, 2003.¹

     Elsie Mae Sowder Elsie M. Sowder, 97, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was a longtime member of Belmont Baptist Church and the Lerners Sunday School Class. She was a 1944 graduate, at the age of 16, of Jefferson Senior High School and began her career with the Norfolk and Western Railroad. After four years she joined the First National Exchange Bank which later became Dominion Bank and retired with 38 years of service. She enjoyed composing poetry and music. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, Gold Lee and Selina Hall Sowder and a sister, Ruby A. Sowder. She is survived by a number of cousins. Elsie will be interred at Mountain View Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 7, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She died on August 6, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.⁴

     Elsie Mae King Elsie Mae Surface, 92, of Salem, VA passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born May 9, 1925 in Salem, VA a daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Wade King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul I. Surface; and brothers, Clarence and Avon King. Mrs. Surface retired from Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital with over 25 years of service. She loved crafting, crocheting, yard work and bird watching. She also loved music and taught herself how to play the piano. After retirement she and her husband Paul loved to travel and camp with the many friends they made during their travels. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Lawson, Carol Huynh and husband, John and Connie Hunter and husband, Bill; brother, Larry King and wife, Sarah; four grandchildren, Audie Whelby, Beau Whelby, Will Hunter and Rhiannon Doss and Jennifer Whitlock and husband, Mike; two great-grandchildren, Vivian and Tripp. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.⁶ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,6 She was born on May 9, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4,5,6 As of June 22, 1946,her married name was Surface.⁴ She married Paul Isaac Surface on June 22, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,9,4,6 Elsie Mae King died on November 16, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-0642.¹ Fannie Gaye Blackwell was born on May 10, 1899 at Virginia.¹ She married Delaney Osbey Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, circa 1925.^2,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Hale.² Fannie Gaye Blackwell died in May, 1982.¹

     Hubert Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-48-8091.⁷ He was born on February 29, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,3 He married Joan Elizabeth Hale, daughter of Hampton P. Hale and Dora Dean Pruitt, on January 19, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Hubert Nichols died on November 8, 2004 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,7,4 He Hubert Nichols, 72, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2004. Surviving are his wife, Joan Hale Nichols; a son, Gary Nichols; two grandsons, Brandon and Ethan; daughter-in-law, Dorcas Nichols; brothers, Albert, Sherwood, Fletcher, Paul and Harvey; sisters, Pauline, Nancy and Gladys; sisters-in-law, Lois Wood, Joyce McGuigan and Gloria Campbell; brother-in-law, Douglas Hale; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on November 10, 2004.²

     Ardith Mae Poff was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 8, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 23, 1940,her married name was Chittum.⁵ She married Eugene Elijah Chittum on December 23, 1940 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,5 Ardith Mae Poff died on May 11, 2008 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 86.^4,3,6 She Ardith M. Chittum, 86, of Williamsburg, Va., died on Sunday, May 11, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene; daughter, Joyce Longauer; son-in-law, Julian Pulley; nephew, Jeff Hutchins; niece, Mary Ann Martin; stepgrandchildren, Bobby Longauer and Mary K. Longauer; and cousins, Betty Sublette and Eva Johnson. She is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Poff; mother, Elver Johnson; brothers, Carlton Poff and William (Doc) Poff; and a sister, Evelyn Hutchins. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Va. Interment to follow in Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. on May 16, 2008.³

     Michael Floyd "Mike" McGuigan Sr. Michael Floyd McGuigan Sr., Oct 5, 1940 - Mar 31, 2021. On March 31, 2021 Michael "Mike" McGuigan passed from this world in the peace and comfort of his Charlotte Hall home, his last days being spent surrounded by his family and friends. Mike was born in 1940 to Michael "Floyd" McGuigan and Clara Jameson McGuigan of Waldorf where he lived for the vast majority of his life. He attended La Plata High School and was a member of the very first La Plata High School football team playing the position of tackle. His unique sense of humor earned him the title of class clown and his gift of making people laugh, especially at moments when it was needed the most, would remain with him for the rest of his life. After graduation, Mike enlisted in the United States Air Force and spent the next four years deployed in Okinawa, Japan. Upon his honorable discharge from the military Mike returned home. He was hired by the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington D.C. beginning his career as a police officer which spanned the next 27 years. Often described as a "Cop's Cop", Mike's assignments included uniformed street patrol, Civil Disturbance Unit and supervisor. Respectfully referred to by his coworkers as "Pops", Mike's career and stories of police work sparked the interest of both of his sons who later followed in his footsteps with careers in law enforcement of their own. His retirement from the MPD in 1990 was short lived as he returned to a similar line of work taking a position employed by the Mellon family. As a member of their private security force, Mike provided protection for their various assets and firearms training for the other members of the security team over the next 22 years. After 49 years in law enforcement and protective service, Mike decided to retire once and for all to enjoy his days doing what he preferred most, spending time at home with his family and ensuring he tried to catch every crab in the river possible. Although he gave away almost every one he caught to his family and neighbors, this was one of his peaceful enjoyments. His personal reward was the thanks from the person receiving a free dozen jumbo crabs, already cooked and seasoned. Known by many nicknames such as "Pops", "Big Mike", and his favorite, which was quickly taught to each grandchild, "Feather Merchant", Mike was blessed to have his family living close to his home and no more than an few hours away, ensuring every holiday and special occasion would be well attended and filled with gag gifts, bad jokes and creative songs/poems which were humorous, but often inappropriate for some audiences. Mike can be best described as a man who would always look out for his neighbors, friends and most importantly…his family. No matter what the problem, Mike was the strong, caring person who everyone could depend on to be there to help in whatever way possible. His love, guidance and family strength will be missed, yet treasured in the memories of his loved ones. Mike is survived by Joyce, his beloved wife of 56 years, his children Linda Greenawalt (Ivan), Michael McGuigan Jr. (Susan), John McGuigan (Caren) his grandchildren Perry Greenawalt (Lauren), Jessica Kramer (Joey), Alana, Kristen, Michael and Mikayla McGuigan and great-grandchildren William and Ava Greenawalt. Burial at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.⁴ He was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.⁴ He was born on October 5, 1940 at Washington, D.C..^3,4 He married Joyce Evelyn Hale, daughter of Hampton P. Hale and Dora Dean Pruitt, on January 26, 1966 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Michael Floyd "Mike" McGuigan Sr. died on March 31, 2021 at Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., Maryland, at age 80.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9226.¹³ Hampton William Hale Jr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 23, 1937 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,10,4,6 He married Nancy Sue Mills on July 26, 1960 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Hampton William Hale Jr. and Nancy Sue Mills were divorced on December 22, 1993 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Hampton William Hale Jr. died on September 1, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,13,4,5 He HALE, Hampton W. Jr., 60, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 1998. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel H. Hale. Surviving are a son, Roy W. Hale; a granddaughter, Heather Hale; five sisters, Gladys Lamb, Lois Wood, Joan Nichols, Joyce McGuigan, and Gloria Campbell; a brother, Douglas A. Hale, and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on September 3, 1998.²

     John Floyd Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,10 He was born on October 1, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8 He married Lucy Jane Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on February 16, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,11 John Floyd Poff died on August 29, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-4919.⁴ James Ernest Honaker Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 10, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 He married Edna Ray Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on August 11, 1947 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,3 James Ernest Honaker Sr. died on June 3, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.^5,1,3 He CHRISTIANSBURG - On Wednesday, June 3, 1992, James Ernest Honaker, Sr. left this life on his journey toward heaven to be reunited with his beloved wife, Edna, and Jesus Christ. He leaves to survive two sons and a daughter-in-law, James E. Honaker, Jr., Danny and Debbie Honaker; four grandchildren, Greg, Jason, Amy and Jessica; his sister, Nanny Wanner; special friends, Kipps Woolwine, Mary Ann Hinkley, Kathy Waddell, Linda Honaker, all of Christiansburg; and many other loving friends, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Dusty Etter and the Rev. L. V. DeHart, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 Friday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on June 5, 1992.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-5761.⁹ Leonard Junior Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,5 He was born on August 12, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,5,7 He married Mary Jean Scoggs/Scaggs, daughter of Mary Virginia Chafin, on September 13, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,11,3 Leonard Junior Hall died on November 27, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^10,9,5,6 He HALL, Leonard Junior, 69, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2000. He was a member of the Auburn Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Hall; a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard S. and Tammy Hall, Riner; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Michael Wood, Pilot; two grandchildren, Lenny and Tara; sisters, Eunice Muncy, Floyd, Nan Basham, Roanoke, Wanna Thomas, Christiansburg, Eva Hall, Shawsville; brothers, Brainard Hall, Lloyd Hall, both of Christiansburg, Raymond Hall, Salem. Burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on November 28, 2000.¹⁰

     Raymond Edmond Hall was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-38-1770.⁵ He was born on March 11, 1934 at Virginia.⁵ He died on March 23, 2001 at Virginia at age 67.^2,5 He HALL, Raymond Edmond, 67, of Salem, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Wilson, Ironto, Melinda Harris, Floyd; one son, Michael Hall, Salem; four sisters, Eunice Muncy, Copper Hill, Wanda Thomas, Christiansburg, Nan Basham, Roanoke, Eva Hall, Shawsville; two brothers, Lloyd Hall, Christiansburg, Branard Hall, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday after 5 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements. on March 25, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-22-1243.³ Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 24, 1924 at Jenkins, Letcher Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 He married Wanna Lee Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on July 5, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. died on August 16, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-9096.⁶ Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on November 19, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4,7,8 He married Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall, daughter of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham and Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall were divorced on February 13, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham died on February 7, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^6,2,7,5 He BASHAM, Roy H., ("Booty"), 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday morning, February 7, 1999 in the V. A. Medical Center in Salem. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. Mr. Basham was the retired owner of Basham Plumbing & Heating, a former member of Grace and Truth Baptist Church and a current member of the Roanoke Valley Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife, Nan Basham of Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Becky Basham of Roanoke, Raymond and Iva Basham of Taylor, Michigan, Douglas Basham of Roanoke; daughter, Mary Basham of Virginia Beach; two stepchildren, Ed and wife Margaret Palmer of Chandler, Ariz. and Doris Sweeney of Salem; also a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, James Basham of Atwater, Calif. Services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Preston Naff and Dr. Michael Conn officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on February 9, 1999.²

     Eva Viene Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1511.⁶ She was born on March 20, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She died on December 20, 2005 at Virginia at age 85.^2,6 She Eva Viene Hall, 85, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2005. Surviving family includes brothers, Brianard Hall and Lloyd Hall of Christiansburg; sisters, Nan Basham of Salem and Wanna Thomas of Blacksburg; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 23 at 11 a.m. from the graveside at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. on December 22, 2005.²

     Louise Virginia Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on September 7, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of November 26, 1937,her married name was Phipps.³ She married Paul James Phipps on November 26, 1937 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3 Louise Virginia Poff died on April 9, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.²

     Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-01-2254.³ She was born on January 9, 1908 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,2 She married Emory Christian Gearheart, son of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on December 18, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 18, 1923,her married name was Gearheart.² Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath died on July 20, 1996 at Virginia at age 88.^1,3 She GEARHEART, Alice Josephine, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 20, 1996. She was the widow of Emory C. Gearheart. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Christine S. and James M. Tabor of Roanoke; a grandson and wife, Tommy and Cheryl Snead of Callaway; a granddaughter and husband, Tondra and Douglas Blevins of Matthews, N.C; great-grandchildren, Stacy and Alex Snead, Emily Perez, and Nikki and Kory Blevins; a sister, Charlie Kesler, and a brother, Jack Heath, both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 3 p.m. Monday, July 22, 1996, with the Rev. Don McCaskill officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on July 21, 1996.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3848.⁷ Christine Rosebud Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on January 6, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 As of February 25, 1944,her married name was Snead.⁸ She married Howard William Snead on February 25, 1944.^3,4,8 As of February 14, 1992,her married name was Tabor.⁹ Christine Rosebud Gearheart married James Melvin "Jim" Tabor Sr. on February 14, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,10,9 Christine Rosebud Gearheart died on June 18, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^4,7,11 She Christine Gearheart Snead Tabor, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Born January 6, 1925, to the union of Emory and Josephine Heath Gearheart, of Roanoke, she was a life-long resident of the Garden City area. "Tennie" and the late Jim Tabor spent many pleasant evenings at the Redwood Ruritan Club enjoying country music. She was also a retired employee of Miller & Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard William Snead and James Melvin Tabor Sr. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas G. and Cheryl Snead; a daughter and son-in-law, Tondra and Douglas Blevins; two stepsons, James M. Tabor Jr. and Gina Ferris, and Michael L. Tabor; daughters-in-law, Sandy Tabor and Shelley Tabor; her grandchildren, Stacy Snead, Alex Snead and wife, Karen, Emily Link and husband, Ben, Kristen Moses, Nikki Russell and husband, Jeremy, Kory Blevins, Derrick Tabor, Jeff Tabor and wife, Iris, Leanne Tabor, Michael Tabor and Zachary Tabor; two greatgrandchildren, Landan Russell and Darren and Bridget Tabor. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on June 20, 2008.⁴

     Clarice O. Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-2299.⁸ She was born on October 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 As of circa 1924,her married name was Haynes.⁹ She married Harry Willard Haynes circa 1924.^9,1 Clarice O. Poff died on January 15, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5010.⁴ Harry Willard Haynes was born on May 1, 1905 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Clarice O. Poff, daughter of John Lee Poff and Angelina R. "Lina" Hall, circa 1924.^2,5 Harry Willard Haynes died in August, 1987 at Maryland at age 82.⁴

     Calvin Winston "Wink" Haynes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 8, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Betty Rhea Richardson on February 14, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Calvin Winston "Wink" Haynes died on August 14, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^7,3,6 He C. Winston (Wink) Haynes, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 14, 2006. He was born August 8, 1927 to the late Harry and Clarice Haynes. He is preceded in death by a brother, Harry W. Haynes Jr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty R. Haynes; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Vicky Haynes, Bellevue, Ohio; daughter, Cindy Earhart, Atlanta, Ga; four grandchildren, Nicole Ochenduski and husband, John, Bellevue, Ohio, Matthew Haynes and wife Anne, Bolling Green, Ohio, Kimberly and Chad Earhart, Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, Julia and Daniel Ochenduski; half brother and wife, James and Navee Haynes, Rockville, Md; sisters-in-law, Betty Lee Haynes, Roanoke, Ellen R. Trout, Savannah, Ga; sisters-in-law and husband, Charlotte Hubbard, Roanoke, Judith and Nick Fuller, Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Haynes was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1984 as Director of Transportation from Norfolk Southern Corporation with 40 years of service. Prior to that he served as Superintendent of Transportation in Bellevue, Ohio; Decatur, Ill; and St. Louis Mo. He was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church having served as a deacon and on various committees. He was a past president of the Mended Hearts Chapter 144, served on the board of the American Heart Association of the Roanoke Valley and also served on the commission to build the Decatur Civic Center, Decatur, Ill. The funeral will be held at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakeys South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church, 2711 Laburnum Ave, SW Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family would like to thank Dr. Daniel Camden, Dr. William Fintel and the staff of Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their compassion and care. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel. on August 17, 2006.³