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     Ernest Mitchell Davis was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 199 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-01-3777.⁵ He was born on June 30, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Esther Mae Poff, daughter of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on December 15, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Ernest Mitchell Davis died on July 23, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.^2,3

     Ira Mitchell Davis was born on April 7, 1947 at Virginia.² He married Lucy Charles Hart on November 9, 1974 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 Ira Mitchell Davis died on December 2, 1987 at age 40.¹

     James "Gary" Brewer was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He married Bonnie Joan Poff, daughter of Luyn Horace Poff and Marion Louise "Mae" Hill.^1,2 James "Gary" Brewer was born on December 3, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on March 2, 2012 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^2,3 He James “Gary” Brewer, 65, of 594 Chatmoss Court, Martinsville, VA died Friday, March 02, 2012 at Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc., Reidsville, NC. He was born on December 3, 1946 in Princeton, WV to the late Howard Leonard Brewer and Dorothy Mae Pennington Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-brother, Ted White and two infant brothers. Mr. Brewer was a member of Chatmoss Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA and past Exalted Ruler of the Martinsville Elks Lodge #1752. He retired from West Window Corp. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Poff Brewer of the home; daughters, Wendy Brewer DeVinney of Ridgeway, VA and Emily Brewer King of Clemmons, NC; sisters, Barbara B. Leet of Selma, AL and Sharon B. West of Ridgeway, VA; brothers, Wayne Brewer of Martinsville, VA and Tim Brewer of Eden, NC; half-brothers, Neal White of Ridgeway, VA and Jerry White of Martinsville, VA; grandson, Taylor DeVinney and granddaughters, Peyton King and Mary-Paige King. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel with Reverend Jerry Poff and Reverend G. Tyler “Ty” Talton, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Gideon International, Henry County East Camp, Martinsville, VA 24114 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy. 65, Reidsville, NC 27320. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Brewer family. on March 2, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-52-9579.³ Elmer Otey Peters was born on April 12, 1939 at Virginia.^3,2 He married Wylene Mullins, daughter of Gary Elwood Mullins and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on July 22, 1972 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elmer Otey Peters died on December 10, 1993 at age 54.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-28-3891.⁹ Lawrence Wesley "Pop" Lester Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 11, 1925 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia.^4,9,6 He married Margaret Clyde Howlett, daughter of Clyde Lewis Howlett and Ruth Margaret Yates, on December 18, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,8 Lawrence Wesley "Pop" Lester Sr. died on October 19, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^3,9,7 He Lawrence Wesley (Pop) Lester Sr., 86, of Roanoke, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taulby and Ollie Lester; first wife and mother of his children, Jean Webb Lester; two sisters, Shirley Sykes and Alice Akers; and three brothers, Andrew (Pete), Curtis and Russell Lester. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Page Lester; two sons, Lawrence (Larry) Wesley Lester Jr. and wife, Teresa, and Johnny Nelson Lester and wife, Billie; one stepson, Neal Page, all of Roanoke; one sister, Nona Crouse; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Saunders and Merrell Lester; and a special brother- in-law, Johnny Sykes, of Virginia Beach. Also surviving are four grandchildren, David Cory, John Wesley and wife, Judy, Robert Nelson and wife, Andrea, and Suzanne Owens and husband, Greg; six great- grandchildren, Ian, Taylor, Jesse, Jenna, Chase, and Chance; and several nieces and nephews. Pop Lester proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and saw action while stationed at Pearl Harbor. He was a finish carpenter by trade and had a true passion for working with wood. He attended Clearbrook Baptist Church and loved the congregation there. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Pastor Olander (Red) English, retired pastor of Clearbrook Baptist Church, and Pastor Bryan Ratliff assisting will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Clearbrook Baptist Church Missions or Benevolence Funds, 5219 Singing Hills Road, Roanoke, VA 24014. on October 21, 2011.³

     Acree Walton Wheeler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-05-5269.⁵ He was born on March 24, 1904 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Audrey Marie King, daughter of Albert Franklin "Frank" King and Ida Mae Cole, on December 24, 1934 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Acree Walton Wheeler and Audrey Marie King were divorced on January 27, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Acree Walton Wheeler died on September 16, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^1,4

     George William Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-16-6859.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1922 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Lillian Frances Poff, daughter of Everette Banyon Poff and Anna Byerle, on August 15, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 George William Epperly and Lillian Frances Poff were divorced on December 2, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ George William Epperly died on November 8, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0074.⁶ Versey Milton King Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,3 He was born on November 5, 1925 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Lillian Frances Poff, daughter of Everette Banyon Poff and Anna Byerle, on August 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,8 Versey Milton King Sr. died on December 30, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-66-1046.⁹ Versey Milton King Jr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on January 29, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,4,5,7 He married Mary Kathy Perdue, daughter of Robert Clinton Perdue and Alice Odell Bolt, on May 10, 1967 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Versey Milton King Jr. died on October 11, 1974 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 25.^1,2,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-76-0193.⁶ Her married name was Yopp. Donna Gaye King and Steven Yopp were divorced.¹ Donna Gaye King and Douglas Wayne Altis were divorced.¹ Donna Gaye King married Steven Yopp.¹ Donna Gaye King was born on July 9, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 As of June 15, 1974,her married name was Altis.² She married Douglas Wayne Altis on June 15, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Donna Gaye King died on January 8, 2000 at Virginia at age 48.^1,6,4 She ALTIS, Donna King, 48, on January 8, 2000 at 11:30 a.m., Donna K. Altis continued her life in heaven where she joined her father, Versey Milton King, Sr. and brother, Versey Milton King, Jr. (Jimmy). She was a native of Virginia and lived in Charleston, S.C. for 14 years, where she was employed by Piggly Wiggly Carolina. In 1989 she was transferred to Savannah, Ga. where she was the Store Operator of Piggly Wiggly #106. Donna was a member of Richmond Hill United Methodist Church. Donna is survived by her mother, Lillian P. King, Salem, Va; daughter, Stephanie L. Yopp, Charleston, S.C; sons, Scott and Michael Altis; daughter-in-law, Carrie Scholar Altis; grandson, Jacob Michael Altis, Savannah; brother, George W. (Billy) Epperly, Jr. (Maudie); sisters, Sue H. Reavis (Herm), Sherry K. Crowe (Clifford) and Linda K. Palmer (Wayne) Salem, Va; several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her greatly; special friends, David Acree of Pimblico, S.C., Lee Ann Bowen, Kathy Creech and Dee Hunter of the Savannah area, and many others too numerous to name including her loyal and dedicated staff at Piggly Wiggly #106. Memorial service, Thursday, January 13, 3 p.m., Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, Va. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be made to Hospice of Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416, or Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 112, Richmond Hill, Ga. 31324. on January 11, 2000.⁴

     Nathan Kenneth Moorman was buried at Heritage Gardens, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^3,4 He was born on July 30, 1937 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Carol Marie Wheeler, daughter of Acree Walton Wheeler and Audrey Marie King, on July 23, 1955.¹ Nathan Kenneth Moorman died on June 12, 2018 at Florida at age 80.^3,4 He Nathan Kenneth Moorman, age 80, of Niceville passed away on June 12, 2018. He was born in Vinton, VA to William and Emma Chittum Moorman. He served in Vietnam and retired from the Air Force after over 20 years of service. He was a member of the Alpha Masonic Lodge of Fort Walton Beach, AmVets and American Legion in Niceville. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Chittum Moorman. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Carol Moorman of Niceville, FL; son, David (Marion) Moorman of Rineyville, KY and Richard (Sue) Moorman of Niceville, FL; daughter, Susan (Steve) Hatchett of Bremen, GA; sister, Shirley (Cliff) Beakes of Marietta, GA; seven grandchildren, Sandra, Crystal, Sonja, Tanya, Stephanie, Matthew, and Chase and 17 great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 5-7:00 pm at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home with Chaplain Ralph Molyneux officiating. Interment will follow in Heritage Gardens Cemetery with full military honors. on June 14, 2018.³