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     James Melvin Walker Jr. James Melvin “Jimmy” Walker, Jr., 73, went home to meet the Lord Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born in Roanoke, VA to the late James M. Walker Sr. and Kathleen Elmore Walker. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, was a long-time member of Hickory United Methodist Church, and was a member of the N.R.A. and Richmond Volunteer Militia. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 50 years, Peggy Walker; children, Kim Lassiter and her husband, Bill, Kevin Walker and his wife, Michelle, and Kelly Johnson and her husband, Jeremiah; eight grandchildren, Kayla Goodson and her husband, Danny, Miranda Lassiter, Alexis Walker, Addison Walker, Abigail Walker, Corbin Lass, Joseph Johnson, and Laura Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Rylee Goodson. Also left are his sisters, Bonnie Walker Payne and her husband Bill, and Sue Walker Saenz and her husband David. In addition, there are numerous nieces and nephews to remember him fondly. Above all else, Jim was passionate about spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was all about outdoor activities including camping, fishing, shooting, and hunting. Everyone who knew him well called him “Dr. Doolittle” because of his special relationship with all things furry or fluffy. Another well-known name for Jim was “Mr. Fix-It”. There was nothing that couldn’t be fixed by a tool in his hand. As a proud member of the U.S. Air Force, he had a love for his country that ran very deep. His pride for his son, granddaughter, and grandson who chose to follow in his patriotic footsteps through military service was immeasurable. He will be laid to rest at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA.³ He was buried at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner Road, Suffolk, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 25, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Margaret Herrick "Peggy" Cullen on November 30, 1968 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^1,6 James Melvin Walker Jr. died on May 6, 2019 at Virginia at age 73.^3,4

     Wayne Scott White Wayne Scott White, Apr 16, 1948 - Jan 9, 2026. Wayne Scott White, 76, of Roanoke (previously West Virginia), a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at his home. Scott suffered from prolonged lung issues, and while his health declined, his love for his family never wavered. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carolyn Martin White. Scott is survived by his daughter, Michelle White Hatcher (Michael); son, Matthew White (Elisha); and grandsons, Troy Hatcher, Broughton Hatcher, and Andrew Meador. He was immensely proud of his family and cherished every moment spent with them. Scott was retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital and the United States Naval Reserves, serving faithfully in both throughout his career. Scott will be remembered as an active and faithful member of Grace Church, where he lived out his beliefs through kindness, service, and genuine care for others. He leaves behind a legacy of love, quiet strength, and treasured memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.¹ He was born on April 16, 1948 at West Virginia.^1,2 He married Carolyn Lee Elmore, daughter of Paul Wellman Elmore and Emily Lee Goff, on May 22, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Wayne Scott White died on January 9, 2026 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.¹

     William Joseph "Billy" Lantz II was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He Atlanta, GA. - William J. Lantz, II, age 27, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 1985. He was formerly of Roanoke. He was a member of First Church of the Brethren in Roanoke and was employeed by Scientific Devices of Southeast Orlando, FL. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Vannoy Lantz; his parents, Wm. J. Lantz, Sr., and JoAnne Elmore Lantz of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Toni Lantz Camden and Dr. D.M. Camden, Roanoke; and one niece. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-82-7842.⁶ He was born on March 28, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Gwendolyn Sue Evers on September 27, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.² William Joseph "Billy" Lantz II and Gwendolyn Sue Evers were divorced on April 3, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ William Joseph "Billy" Lantz II married Jeannette Vannoy on June 21, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 William Joseph "Billy" Lantz II died on November 10, 1985 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 27.^7,4

     Dr. Earl Elmore Roles Jr. was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, 4758 New Manchester Highway, Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee.² His Social Security Number was 235-30-7077.⁵ He was born on January 29, 1924 at Lego, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,6 He married Mary Elmore Durvin, daughter of Benjamin Hughes Durvin and Sarah Elizabeth Elmore, on August 15, 1953 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Dr. Earl Elmore Roles Jr. and Mary Elmore Durvin were divorced before November, 1961.¹ Dr. Earl Elmore Roles Jr. died on March 1, 1988 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 64.^5,6,4 He TULLAHOMA - Earl E. Roles Jr., 64, of Tullahoma died Monday in Baptist Hospital, Nashville. Services 2 p.m. tomorrow at First Christian Church. on March 3, 1988.⁴

     John Allen Roles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 12, 1955 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Karen Davis Broach on December 24, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ John Allen Roles died on September 18, 2006 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 50; His gravestone has a death date of Sep 15, 2006.^1,4 He LAKELAND, Fla. - John Allen Roles died on September 18, 2006 of natural causes, at the Bartow Regional Medical Center, near his home in Lakeland, Fla. John was born in Clifton Forge, on October 12, 1955, the son of Dr. Earl Roles and Mary Durvin Roles. John graduated from Clifton Forge High School in 1974; he graduated from the C&O School of Radiology Technicians in 1976. He worked at Alleghany Regional Hospital and at Roanoke Memorial Hospital as an x-ray technologist, and he worked internationally for Toshiba Radiology as a "teaching technologist", for many years. He is survived by his mother, Mary Durvin Roles; an uncle, B. H. Durvin, Jr; two aunts, Mary Roles, and Elizabeth Ginestra; two brothers, Earl Roles and Jeff Roles; sister-in-law Katie Roles; a niece, Cailin Roles; and two nephews, John Issac Roles, and James Andrew Roles; and numerous cousins. A memorial service will be conducted for John at the United Methodist Church in Tavares, Fla., (the home of Jeff Roles, John's twin brother, and Jeff's wife Katie, and their three children) Friday. John's remains will then be interred in a private ceremony in Alleghany County at a later date. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, anyone who wishes to recognize John's passing, please send a donation to the American Diabetes Association, in his memory.
on September 22, 2006.¹