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     His Social Security Number was 233-58-5943.⁵ Richard Yeatts Stanley was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 14, 1938 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,1 He married Nancy Umbarger on August 14, 1966 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 Richard Yeatts Stanley died on August 24, 1996 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 58.^5,2 He STANLEY, Richard Yeatts, 58, of Abingdon and formerly of Patrick County, died Saturday, August 24, 1996, at his home in Abingdon. Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Cornelius Stanley. Mr. Stanley was a 33rd degree Mason with Dan River Lodge #129 in Madison, N.C. He also was a Shriner. Mr. Stanley is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Umbarger Stanley of the home, and his mother, Mrs. Vera Y. Stanley of Meadows of Dan. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jack Holland, Clarence Marshall and Henry Horton officiating. Interment will follow in the Yeatts Family Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard, as well as Masonic rites by Mountain Home Lodge #263. The Stanley Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. on August 25, 1996.²

     Joshua Walter Thompson was born circa 1873 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Carrie Beulah Nichols, daughter of William Richard Nichols and Susan Moran, on July 17, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4

     Carrie Beulah Nichols was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 223-50-1633.⁵ She was born on July 18, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 She married Joshua Walter Thompson on July 17, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of July 17, 1921,her married name was Thompson.³ Carrie Beulah Nichols died on March 12, 1991 at Virginia at age 95.^4,5 She Carrie Nichols Thompson, age 95, of Salem, formerly of Floyd, died Tuesday in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Joshua W. Thompson and a member of Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two sons, Harding H. Thompson and Richard J. Thompson. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Aileen and James StClair, Roanoke; Avis and Golden Beckner, Roanoke; Lois and Parris Hammond, Salem; a daughter-in-law, Julia Thompson, Collinsville; one son and daughter-in-law, Roosevelt E. and Velma Thompson, Salem; one stepdaughter, Elma Turman, Floyd; one stepson, Kaufman Thompson, Floyd; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Elder Hale Terry and the Rev. John Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Radford Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel. on March 13, 1991.⁴

     Curtis Ray Thompson Curtis Ray Thompson, 69, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1956, the son of the late Roosevelt Emmett Thompson and Velma Pauline Conner Thompson. In addition to his parents, Curtis is also preceded in death by his beloved dogs, CT, Sissy, Jasmine, and Senecea. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Raye Morris (Greg); and his cherished grandchildren, Kamrhen Wayne Thompson, Eithen Daniel Morris, and Step-Son Alan Lloyd (Shelly). He is also survived by his siblings, David Thompson (Linda), Donna Smith (Rusty), Johnny Thompson (Linda), and Angela Russell (Herman), along with many loving nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him deeply.⁵ He was born on February 28, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Judith Dianne Sisson on August 10, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Curtis Ray Thompson and Judith Dianne Sisson were divorced on October 29, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Curtis Ray Thompson married Elizabeth Ellen Gillock on October 10, 1986 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.² Curtis Ray Thompson and Elizabeth Ellen Gillock were divorced on November 30, 2007 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ Curtis Ray Thompson died on April 15, 2025 at Virginia at age 69.⁵

     Elizabeth Ellen Gillock Elizabeth Ellen Thompson, lovingly known as "Piney" to her family, left this world to go be with Jesus and her precious Gramps on January 10, 2024, following a long-term illness. Born in Christiansburg, Va., on September 16, 1950, she is preceded in death by her mother, Jane Wheeland Gillock and two sons, David and Michael. Elizabeth had many things in life that gave her joy, namely, her children, grandchildren, and her dog, "Baby Girl," who passed several years ago. She also loved all of her faithful clients, Harley Davidson motorcycles, flea markets, beautiful clothes and high heels -- she always looked beautiful. She was a huge Willie Nelson fan, and her favorite places were the country, barns, and our beloved cabin, Kandota. Elizabeth had a big heart and would help anyone who needed it. Those Elizabeth leaves behind to mourn are her son, Alan (Shelly); four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; father, Richard E. Gillock; two sisters, Barbara Spencer Maier and Carol Dean (Jim); cousins, Caroline Calkins and John Blair; as well as two dear friends, Don and Cathy.⁴ She was born on September 16, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of October 10, 1986,her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Curtis Ray Thompson, son of Roosevelt Emmett "Pops" Thompson and Velma Pauline "Polly" Conner, on October 10, 1986 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Ellen Gillock and Curtis Ray Thompson were divorced on November 30, 2007 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Elizabeth Ellen Gillock died on January 10, 2024 at Virginia at age 73.⁴

     Albert Alvin Blomberg was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 033-20-0904.⁵ He was born on December 12, 1929 at Medford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.^{5,2,6,4,7,8,9} He married Phyllis Jean Hubble, daughter of Samuel Henry "Sam" Hubble and Maudie Adeline Gearheart, on August 29, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,6 Albert Alvin Blomberg died on September 11, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,2,3,4,9 He BLOMBERG, Albert A., 69, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 11, 1999. Mr. B. was born in Arlington, Mass. The former Boy Scout Leader served his country in the U.S. Air Force before and during the Korean Conflict. After the war, Mr. Blomberg became an Aircraft Mechanics Instructor in New England. Moving to Roanoke in 1967, Mr. Blomberg became the head of the Automotive Technologies Department at Virginia Western Community College. He received his Masters Degree from Virginia Tech. Mr. Blomberg was a past Deacon at Salem Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; his two sons and their spouses, Al and his wife Becky, Chris and his wife Ann; a stepdaughter, Tracy Dieber and her husband George, of Forest; and six grandchildren. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by V.F.W. Post 1264. on September 13, 1999.²