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     His Social Security Number was 223-10-8653.¹ Charles Ewell "Charlie" Mize was born on July 24, 1906 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Lessie Fontaine Blackard, daughter of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes, on December 27, 1927 at Danville, Virginia.² Charles Ewell "Charlie" Mize and Lessie Fontaine Blackard were divorced in 1949.² Charles Ewell "Charlie" Mize died on September 22, 1987 at age 81.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 179-10-0794.³ Charles Deemer Paden was buried at Rose Lawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 21, 1905.^3,2 He married Lessie Fontaine Blackard, daughter of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes, on August 17, 1957 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,2 Charles Deemer Paden died on January 22, 1971 at age 65.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-3129.⁴ Charles Vernon Wisner was buried at Great Cacapon Cemetery, Great Cacapon, Morgan Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 8, 1922 at Great Capacon, Morgan Co., West Virginia.^4,5,2,3,6 He married Ima Lois Blackard, daughter of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes, on May 24, 1958 at Great Capacon, Morgan Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Charles Vernon Wisner died on October 11, 1979 at West Virginia at age 56.^1,3,6

     Vera Davis was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 199 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.² She was born on May 19, 1925 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Aaron Yeatts Blackard, son of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes, circa 1944.^1,2 As of circa 1944,her married name was Blackard.² Vera Davis died on September 16, 2012 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 87.^3,2 She RICHMOND — Vera Davis Blackard, 87, of Richmond, died Sept. 16, 2012. She was born in Martinsville. Blackard and her husband of 34 years, the late Aaron Y. Blackard, reared their two daughters in Martinsville. Surviving in addition to her daughters, Sharon B. Hubbell and Bonnie B. Thompson, are four grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., Richmond. Private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Martinsville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the service Saturday. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23229, or a charity of the donor's choice. on September 16, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-14-2967.³ Era Hope Bray was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² She was born on June 15, 1922 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Benton Shelton Blackard, son of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes, on May 20, 1940.^1,2 As of May 20, 1940,her married name was Blackard. Era Hope Bray died on July 5, 1989 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.^3,2

     Stella Mae Hubbard married Thomas Dickinson "Tom" T. D." Blackard, son of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 226-20-5241.³ Stella Mae Hubbard was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Blackard. She was born on April 16, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on November 24, 1975 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 52.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 241-18-1191.⁶ Robah Lonnie Andrews was buried at Alamance Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁵ He was born on April 20, 1920 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,6,3,5 He married Daisy Ruth Blackard, daughter of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes, on July 13, 1939 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,4 Robah Lonnie Andrews died on November 17, 1989 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^2,5

     Betty Bowman married John Peter Blackard, son of Peter Riley "Riley" Blackard and Amanda Lee "Mandy" Yeattes.¹ Her Social Security Number was 246-36-6188.³ Betty Bowman was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Blackard. She was born on July 25, 1926.^3,2 She died on June 11, 1981 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 54.^3,2

     David Henry Poff was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 28, 1871 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Index has a birth date of Jun 27, 1871.^6,1,4,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Samuel R. "Sam" Conner and Elizabeth Jane King, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 David Henry Poff died on October 22, 1940 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^6,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-2243.⁴ Pearlie Mae Carter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 13, 1912 at Buchanan Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1913.^4,2,3 She married Cortez Ovell "C. O." Yeatts, son of George Otis Yeatts and Mary Annabel "Annie" Weaver, on April 20, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of April 20, 1935,her married name was Yeatts.² Pearlie Mae Carter died on March 26, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^1,3

     Irvin Grant Austin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 26, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Mary Opal Yeatts, daughter of George Otis Yeatts and Mary Annabel "Annie" Weaver, on December 26, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Irvin Grant Austin died on February 21, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.²

     William Earl "Shantyboat" Bellville was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 234-07-7241.⁵ He was born on January 11, 1909 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^3,6,5 He married Mary Opal Yeatts, daughter of George Otis Yeatts and Mary Annabel "Annie" Weaver, in September, 1963.^1,2 William Earl "Shantyboat" Bellville died on December 26, 1993 at West Virginia at age 84.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 228-09-6418.⁸ Allene Gertrude Vest was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,9 She was born on January 19, 1915 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7,8 She married Frederick Douglas "Fred" Sweeney, son of Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney and Ida Lelia Yates, on April 6, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,10 As of April 6, 1937,her married name was Sweeney. Allene Gertrude Vest died on January 27, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.^6,8 She Allene Vest Sweeney, 96, of Salem, Va., and formerly of Floyd, Va., entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 27, 2011, with her family by her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Sweeney; four sisters; and five brothers. Allene was the daughter of John Henry and Pallie Vest, of Check, Va. Fred and Allene were instrumental in founding the Floyd Church of the Nazarene where Allene served as missionary President for many years and enjoyed working in the nursery. The family moved to the Roanoke Valley in 1956 where they supported growth in the Garden City Church of the Nazarene and later the Hollins Church of the Nazarene where she received special recognition for 20 plus years of service in the Nursery Department. Surviving are her children, Freddie Dalton (Bill), Susie Poff, and Audrey Poff (Wilson), all residing in the Roanoke area, Betty Rodabaugh (Larry), of Milwaukee, Wis., Doris Moses (Joe), of Nashville, Tenn., Lynwood Sweeney (Skip), of Helen, Ga., and Wayne Sweeney (Janette), of Salem. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; 15 great-greatgrandchildren; brother, Horace Vest; and sister, Allie Vest, of Check, Va. The family would like to express a special thanks to the Rev. Lynn Riddle of Hollins Church of the Nazarene and Drs. Hooper and Somorin, and the caring nursing staff on the 3rd Floor at Lewis Gale Hospital. A Graveside Service will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on January 29, 2011.⁶

     Margaret Marie Powell was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-7414.⁴ She was born on October 12, 1905 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁴ She married Major Lee Sweeney Sr., son of Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney and Ida Lelia Yates, in 1924.^5,2,1 As of 1924,her married name was Sweeney. Margaret Marie Powell died on May 18, 2003 at Virginia at age 97.^2,4 She SWEENEY, Margaret Powell, 96, of Floyd, passed away May 18, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Major Lee Sweeney, Sr; three sons, Thomas W. Sweeney, M. L. Sweeney, Jr., and Jack Sweeney; one son-in-law, James H. Eanes. She is survived by four sons, W. Bruce Sweeney, Floyd, Max E. Sweeney, Roanoke, W. Barry Sweeney, Floyd, S. Douglas Sweeney, Roanoke; two daughters, Daphine Sowers, Floyd, Cindy Eanes, Ridgeway; three daughters-in-law, Arlene Radford, Floyd, Phyllis Sweeney, Roanoke, Shirley Sweeney, Christiansburg; twenty- three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; four special caregivers, Jeah Huff, Shirley Sweeney, Sue Howell, Angela Huff. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday May 21, 2003 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Graham Mitchell and Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home. Where the family will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on May 20, 2003.²

     Eva Lena Peters married Claude Swanson Sweeney, son of Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney and Ida Lelia Yates.^1,4,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-05-1881.⁵ Eva Lena Peters was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Sweeney. She was born on December 19, 1909 at Virginia.^6,5 She died on September 13, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^5,4 She SWEENEY, Eva Peters, 88, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, September 13, 1998, in a Salem hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude S. Sweeney; and a daughter, Christine Moore. Surviving are a daughter, Madeline Shortt, Floyd; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Frank (Sonny) Sweeney, Christiansburg, Elwood and Rita Sweeney, Floyd; three sisters, Ocie Rakes, Peggy Harris, Floyd, Alice Page, Roanoke; two brothers, Herman Peters, Stockton, Calif., Ray Peters, Floyd; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joseph Womack and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral. on September 15, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-9319.⁴ Oscar Roy Sweeney Sr. was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 13, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 He married Daisy Margaret Ellen Sweeney, daughter of Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney and Ida Lelia Yates, circa 1924.^5,6 Oscar Roy Sweeney Sr. died on October 6, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.¹

     William Demetris Layman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-09-5993.⁵ He was born on May 30, 1902 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Weda Ruth Sweeney, daughter of Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney and Ida Lelia Yates, on March 17, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 William Demetris Layman died on October 21, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.^5,3 He LAYMAN, William D., 94, of Roanoke, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his home, Monday, October 21, 1996, with his family at his side. Mr. Layman and his deceased brother, Rev. R. B. Layman, founded Layman Candy Company in 1945. Mr. Layman was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Weda S. Layman; daughter, Juanita L. Neely; granddaughters and husbands, Judy N. and Micky Ross, Janet N. and Harry Surratt Jr., Jeri N. and Kenneth Keen; seven great-grandchildren, Scott Thomasson, Justin, Jordan, and Hollyn Keen, Harrison, Elizabeth and Sarah Surratt. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Harold Uhl officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel on October 23, 1996.³

     Glenna Dana Altizer was buried at West End Cemetery, Radford, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3093.⁴ She was born on January 21, 1898 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 As of September 18, 1938,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Palmer A. Yeatts, son of John David Yeatts and Ruth Ellen Ingram, on September 18, 1938 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ Glenna Dana Altizer died on March 11, 1997 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 99.^4,3 She YEATTS, Glenna Altizer, 99, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in a Blacksburg nursing home. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Laddie Phillips, Christiansburg, Neoma and Alvis Altizer, Radford; three granddaughters, Sandra Phillips, England, Rhonda Wagonbrenner and Kimberly Altizer, Christiansburg; a granddaughter and her husband, Denise and Reid Lee; a grandson and his wife, Joseph and Mary Ellen Phillips; three great-grandsons, Michael Lee Phillips, Matthew Lee, and Russell James Phillips; one great-granddaughter, Melissa Lee. She was preceded in death by a special granddaughter, Melissa Elaine Altizer. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997, at DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Heritage Hall staff for all the love and care given to Mrs. Yeatts. on March 12, 1997.³

     Eileen Rose Schanzenbach was born on March 22, 1920 at Shelby, Buffalo Co., South Dakota.^5,3 She married Gilbert Dexter Yates, son of Franklin Lucas "Frank" Yates and Martha Alieene Hutton, on May 10, 1942 at Wapato, Yakima Co., Washington.^1,2,3,4 As of May 10, 1942,her married name was Yates.² Eileen Rose Schanzenbach died on January 4, 2015 at Hayden, Kootenai Co., Idaho, at age 94.^3,5 She YATES, Eileen Rose (Age 94) Of Hayden, Idaho died January 4, 2015 at Wellspring Meadows. She was born March 22, 1920 in Selby, South Dakota to Jacob and Lydia Schanzenbach. She grew up in South Dakota and moved with her family to Wapato, Washington during the depression. She graduated from Wapato High School where she was nicknamed "The Song Bird" and worked her way through Nursing School at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Yakima, Washington. She was married to Gilbert Yates on May 10, 1942 in Wapato, WA. During W.W. II Eileen worked as a surgical nurse at Providence Hospital in Seattle, WA while Gilbert served overseas with the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. At the end of the war they made their home in Coeur d'Alene and together founded the Yates Funeral Home and Ambulance Service. As a registered nurse Eileen was very helpful with the ambulance service. She also worked part time for Dr. Hughes and volunteered her nursing skills for School District #271, the Camp Fire Girls camp, and church camp. Eileen's greatest passion was music. As a young child she sang in a German Congregational Church choir directed by her father and accompanied by her older sister. She joined the First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d'Alene in 1945 and sang soprano in the choir for over 40 years. Eileen also taught Sunday school and was active in the Women's Association. She was active in Eastern Star, Job's Daughters, Daughters of the Nile and Lady Lions. She was a charter member of P.E.O. Chapter BF and was the longest living member of her chapter. After her children were raised, Eileen developed an interest in golf and became a member of the Coeur d'Alene Public Golf Club and the Hayden Lake Country Club. Eileen will truly be remembered as a faithful servant, volunteering for numerous worthwhile causes, and working tirelessly behind the scenes for her family, church and community. She was part of the "Greatest Generation" whose life made a difference. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, her six brothers and two sisters, and her husband, Gilbert in 2008. She is survived by her son, Dexter Yates (Karen) of Hayden, ID; her daughters, Patty Rodriguez (Rico) of Post Falls, ID and Pam Cromer of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Jeff Yates (Jen) of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Eli Yates (Ingrid) of Hayden, ID, Matt Ziegler of Walnut Creek, CA, Ben Ziegler (Kim) of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Paul Ziegler of Walnut Creek, CA, Katie Ziegler of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Anthony Rodriguez (Raenel) of Post Falls, ID, Richard Rodriguez (Elizabeth) of Spokane, WA and Taliea Harrell (William) of Sacramento, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. The visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday evening at the Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d'Alene. A reception will follow the service at the church. Burial will be at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens. on January 6, 2015.³

     Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born in 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married John Jackson Light, son of Henry Light and Lydia Hathaway, on March 19, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of March 19, 1832,her married name was Light. Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner died in 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 538-16-8808.⁵ Glen Herman Curtis was buried at Greenwood Cemetery (also known as Palouse Cemetery), Palouse, Whitman Co., Washington.² He was born on April 1, 1922 at Colfax, Whitman Co., Washington.^5,2,3,6 He married Alieene Ruth Yates, daughter of Franklin Lucas "Frank" Yates and Martha Alieene Hutton, on October 19, 1947 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.^1,7 Glen Herman Curtis and Alieene Ruth Yates were divorced on March 19, 1976 at Whitman Co., Washington.^8,7 Glen Herman Curtis died on October 23, 1985 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 63.^1,2,6,4

     Amelia Ann Kiblen was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.² Her Social Security Number was 518-01-9020.³ She was born on June 26, 1916 at Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^3,2 She married Stanley Arthur Yates, son of Samuel "Frisby" "Sam" Yates and Clara Olive Kidwell, on August 25, 1946.^1,2 As of August 25, 1946,her married name was Yates. Amelia Ann Kiblen died on March 17, 2002 at California at age 85.³ She Graveside service for Amelia Ann Kiblen Yates, 85, will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane. Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Yates, who was born in Spirit Lake, Idaho, died Sunday. She graduated from Spirit Lake High School and received bachelor and master of arts degrees and a master's in literary criticism from San Francisco State University. She was a longtime Spirit Lake resident and spent her later years in California. She was a member of the American Association of University Women and enjoyed playing bridge and computers. Her husband, Stanley Yates, preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Dr. Janet Yates of San Jose, Calif., Patricia Kratina of Oakley, Calif., and Maureen McGlathery of Pittsburg, Calif; a brother, Dr. Thomas Kiblen of Post Falls; and four grandchildren. on March 22, 2002.²

     His Social Security Number was 708-07-2719.² Otto John Wilda was born on December 27, 1909.^1,2 He married Roberta Ruth Yates, daughter of Samuel "Frisby" "Sam" Yates and Clara Olive Kidwell, on August 29, 1952 at Jackson Co., Oregon.^1,3 Otto John Wilda died on January 1, 1996 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 86.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-4878.⁷ Rodney Thomas Dooley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,6 He was born on August 12, 1923 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4,6 He married Janice Geraldine Yeatts, daughter of Robert Virgil "Bob" Yeatts and Ethel Mattie Radford, on July 1, 1956.^1,2,4,5 Rodney Thomas Dooley died on June 10, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,7,4,8,6 He Rodney Thomas Dooley, age 66, of Salem, passed away, Sunday, June 10, 1990. He was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Army and retried from the V.A. Hospital in Salem. Survivors include his wife Geraldine Y. Dooley; one son & daughter-in-law, Michael R. & Sharon Dooley, Herndon; two brothers, Carl Dooley, Roanoke; Everette Dooley, Chamblissburg. Graveside services will be held from the Blue Memorial Gardens. on June 11, 1990.¹

     Elizabeth Carole "Bette" Waldron was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 She was born on April 17, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth year of 1945.^{11,1,3,4,9,10} She married Shirley Robert Yeatts, son of Robert Virgil "Bob" Yeatts and Ethel Mattie Radford, on July 25, 1964 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,8,4,9 As of July 25, 1964,her married name was Yeatts. Elizabeth Carole "Bette" Waldron died on January 23, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.⁹ She Elizabeth "Bette" Waldron Yeatts, April 17, 1945 - January 23, 2024. Elizabeth "Bette" Waldron Yeatts, 80, of Roanoke, Va., was received into her Lord's loving arms on Tuesday, January 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Shirley Robert Yeatts; sisters, Cyndy Cromer and Elsie Wood; brothers, Don Waldron and Jeff Waldron; and her parents, Norma Collins Waldron and William Coles Waldron. Bette is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Edmonds and husband, Michael, and her grandchildren, Zane and Grace Edmonds who brought so much joy to her life and who always referred to her as their "GiGi." She is also survived by her special nieces, Karleta Wood and Mitzi Faron (David) who both took great loving care of her during her brief illness. She is also survived by her nephew, Jonathan Waldron (Sue); niece, Susan Thomas (George); great-nephew, Thomas Faron (Brittany); and great-great-niece, Josephine Faron. Bette retired from Shenandoah Life Insurance Company where she worked over 40 years. In her retirement she enjoyed reading, watching videos, working puzzles, and doing mission work. Bette cherished all of her friends. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and talking with them on the phone. Bette was loved very much by her family and friends, and she will be greatly missed. Bette was a woman of strong faith. Her faith was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her favorite quote was from Dr. Billy Graham, "If anyone says I'm dead, don't believe it... I've only changed addresses to Heaven, and I am more alive than ever!" The family would like to give a very special thank you to Bette's close friend, Delores Thompson, for her love and care during Bette's brief illness. A Graveside Service will be held at at Copper Hill Cemetery. on January 25, 2024.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-5805.⁶ William Traver "Bill" Cornette was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 11, 1924 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4,5 He married Christine Mattie Yeatts, daughter of Robert Virgil "Bob" Yeatts and Ethel Mattie Radford, on August 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3 William Traver "Bill" Cornette died on August 1, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^6,2,8 He William Traver (Bill) Cornette, 89, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2013. Bill was a longtime member of Bonsack Baptist Church where he was a member of the Berean Sunday School Class. He served in World War II, and retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Christine Cornette; two daughters, Ellen Cornette, of Brunswick County, Rosemary Blankenship and husband, Lewis Blankenship, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Jason and Christopher Coleman, Danielle LaPrad, Matthew Blankenship; and two great-grandchildren, Traver and Brenden Coleman. Interment will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 2, 2013.²

     Paul Eugene Stultz was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-30-5229.⁵ He was born on March 12, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Phyllis Ann Yeatts, daughter of Robert Virgil "Bob" Yeatts and Ethel Mattie Radford, on July 7, 1962.^1,4 Paul Eugene Stultz and Phyllis Ann Yeatts were divorced on January 4, 1979.⁷ Paul Eugene Stultz died on March 15, 1987 at Dallas Co., Texas, at age 55.^5,2,6,8