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     Larry Gene Yeatts was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11 His Social Security Number was 223-50-1907.¹² He was born on January 14, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,12,11,5,7 He married Betty Mae Wertz, daughter of Harry Preston Wertz and Lena Mae Wickham, on June 6, 1957 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^2,3,13,4 Larry Gene Yeatts died on November 30, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,12,11,5,6 He Larry Gene Yeatts, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. God welcomed him to his Heavenly Home which He had prepared for him. He was a wonderful husband, son, father and grandfather. Mr. Yeatts was born on January 14, 1940, in Floyd County. He was a member and faithful deacon of Lakeside Baptist Church in Salem. He retired from Rowe Furniture, Salem Frame Division, with 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Stinson; father, Kyle Yeatts; and stepfather, Mose Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of over 52 years, Betty Wertz Yeatts; son, Larry Daniel (Danny) Yeatts and wife, Donna, of Roanoke County; two daughters, Debbie Wimmer and her husband, Justin, of Check, and Dana Reince, and her husband, David, of Florence, S.C; mother, Madie Austin, of Floyd; brother, Joe Austin and his wife, Donna, and their family, of Covington; sister, Pat Austin and her family, of Floyd; six grandchildren, Jeff Wimmer, Travis Wimmer, Danessa Greenauer, Gary Yeatts, Brayden Reince, and Lauren Reince; stepgrandson, John Weeks and his wife, Ashley; three greatgrandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; and special niece, Lisa Sutphin and her husband, Jeff, and their children, Peggy, Kelly and Brian. Mr. Yeatts fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for five years. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on December 2, 2009.³

     Mark Bradford Wilder Mark Bradford Wilder, 68, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1955, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Martin and Zola Wilder. Mark grew up in Northwest Roanoke, attending Huff Lane Elementary, Breckinridge Middle and William Fleming High Schools. He worked at the Mick or Mack grocery stores from 1974 until 1984. Mark then went to work for S & D Coffee Company from which he retired after 31 years of faithful service. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving partner of 38 years, Janet Gills; daughter, Missy (Kirk) White; granddaughter, Taylor (Donovan) Allen. He also leaves behind brothers, Marty (Vicky) Wilder and Mike Wilder, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike Willis, Nita (Ronnie) Bryson, Gene Willis; and nieces and nephews, Nicole, Matt, Tori, Zachary, Maggie, Kali, Angie, Harold, Mitch, Cameron, Jasmine, Teddy, Ty, and Toby. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Clara and Nicole, for the compassionate kindness and care given to Mark and their family during his illness.² He married Janet Maria Willis, daughter of Oscar Boyd Willis and Ruth Arlene Stanley.¹ Mark Bradford Wilder was born on February 2, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 1, 2023 at Virginia at age 68.²

     Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain Sr. Gregory Dale Obenchain, Mar 16, 1960 - May 25, 2025. Gregory Dale Obenchain, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on Sunday, May 25, 2025. After an incredible 30 years of dedicated service, he retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Ann Reese and Lewis Dale Obenchain; brother, Richard Lee Obenchain. Left to cherish his memory include his fiancée, Lisa Rumburg of 17 years; sons, Michael Wayne Obenchain and wife, Angie, Gregory Dale Obenchain II, John Wayne Obenchain and wife, Cierra, Jasper Ray Obenchain, Clinton Horace Jack Obenchain, and Curtis Womack; grandchildren, Aiyana Obenchain, Gregory Rylan Obenchain, Lila Sage Obenchain; sister, Teresa Lucado and her husband, Bruce, Karen Woolwine and her husband, Chuck; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Cancer Care Center, as well as Carilion New River Valley Medical Care Center. Interment at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.⁵ He was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 16, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Debra Kay Fellers on August 22, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain Sr. and Debra Kay Fellers were divorced on May 22, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain Sr. married Darlene Eugene Trent on June 30, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain Sr. and Darlene Eugene Trent were divorced on October 11, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain Sr. married Mary Beth East on October 18, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8 Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain Sr. died on May 25, 2025 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.⁵

     Mary Beth East was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on December 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 As of October 18, 1997,her married name was Obenchain.² She married Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain Sr., son of Lewis Dale Obenchain and Lucille Ann Dodson, on October 18, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Mary Beth East died on October 1, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 45.^3,4,6 She Mary Beth East Obenchain, 45, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2007. She loved her husband very much, was a wonderful mother to her son, and was a great friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack East; mother, Margaret Louise Jeffreys; and her grandparents. Her surviving family includes her husband, Greg Obenchain; son, Clinton Horace Jack Obenchain; stepchildren, Michael Obenchain, Greg Obenchain, Johnny Obenchain, and Jasper Obenchain; sister, Nancy East Jones; brothers, Charles Dean East and Jack Andrew East; loving stepfather, Keith C. Jeffreys; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on October 3, 2007.⁴

     Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-04-0676.⁹ He was born on June 23, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6,9 He married Cynthia Ann Fisher on April 13, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain and Cynthia Ann Fisher were divorced on May 16, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain married Cathy Gail Drumwright on September 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain and Cathy Gail Drumwright were divorced on May 23, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain married Sheila Ann Stump, daughter of Bobby Carson Stump and Ruth Irene Bohon, on August 10, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,5,11 Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain died on July 14, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,9,7 He Richard Lee Obenchain (Rick), 52, passed away peacefully at his home in Salem early Sunday morning. He was an employee of Walker Foundry and the family appreciates their support during his recent illness. Rick was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lucille Ann Reese and Lewis Dale Obenchain; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Cora Dodson, and his paternal grandparents, Horace and Learleen Obenchain. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 17 years, Sheila Stump Obenchain; one son, Joe Obenchain; three daughters, Rebecca (Becky) and Mike Phillips, Danielle Obenchain, and Candice and Ross Campbell. He was Grandpa to his grandchildren whom he adored, Kinley and Annabelle, Jonah and Jossalyn, and Adam, Kadence, and Sally. His brother and sisters surviving him are Greg Obenchain, Teresa and Bruce Lucado, and Karen and Chuck Woolwine. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth Stump; his life-long friend, Doug Baker; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 15, 2013.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-42-2739.⁵ Mary Mosby Bower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on August 23, 1910 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5,4,7 As of October 1, 1930,her married name was Edwards.³ She married Charles Herman "Charlie" Edwards on October 1, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Mary Mosby Bower and Charles Herman "Charlie" Edwards were divorced on October 3, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ As of April 27, 1968,her married name was Lovell.⁸ Mary Mosby Bower married Lebanon Ward Lovell on April 27, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Mary Mosby Bower died on November 21, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^5,10,6,7 She LOVELL, Mary Mosby, 84, of Riner, died Monday morning, November 21, 1994 in Radford Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Stanford, Stanton, Delaware; and three sisters, Elsie Sowers, Christiansburg, Nellie Kelly, Harrisburg, PA., Hazel Epperly, Shawsville; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her companion, Irvin Cole of Pilot. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on November 22, 1994.⁶

     Freda Woodson Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-46-4666.⁸ She was born on July 22, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 As of November 10, 1926,her married name was Chafin.⁴ She married Shirley Belford Chafin on November 10, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,4 Freda Woodson Bower died on April 24, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^2,3 She Freda Bower Chafin, age 84, of Rt. 1, died Tuesday, April 24, 1990, in Radford Community Hospital. She was the widow of Shirley B. Chafin and is survived by two sons, Samuel L. Chafin, Blacksburg; Donald G. Chafin, Wilmington, Ohio; four sisters, Nellie Kelly, Harrisburg, Penn; Hazel Epperly, Shawsville; Mosby Lovell, Riner; Elsie Sowers, Christiansburg; three grandchildren. Burial in the St. Matthew's Cemetery. on April 25, 1990.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6443.⁶ Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 Her married name was Epperly.³ She was born on November 8, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 She married Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly circa 1925.^7,8,4 Hazel Nancy "Nannie" Bower died on March 26, 2000 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^6,7,4,9 She EPPERLY, Hazel Bower, 92, of Shawsville, died early Sunday, March 26, 2000 in a Shawsville nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. L. (Bill) Epperly and is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Frances Epperly of Christiansburg, Ray and Mary Epperly of Shawsville, Jerry and Remona Epperly of Lake Wylie, S.C; seven grandchildren, David, Patricia, Mark, Michael, Nancy, Jerry and Lisa; four great-grandchildren, Felicia, Samuel, Ntasha, Teresa. Mrs. Epperly was devoted to her family and anyone in the community whom she could help. She was a member of the White Memorial United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she was active in many areas of the church. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Horne Funeral Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Nancy Whiteley and the Rev. Jeri Bishop. Burial will follow in the St. Matthews Cemetery on Laurel Ridge. on March 27, 2000.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6155.⁷ Nellie Catherine Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on January 15, 1909 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of October 9, 1928,her married name was Earles.⁵ She married Marvin Rudolph Earles on October 9, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Nellie Catherine Bower and Marvin Rudolph Earles were divorced on May 6, 1949 at Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ As of July 9, 1949,her married name was Kelley.⁶ Nellie Catherine Bower married Joseph Lonzie Kelley on July 9, 1949 at Newport, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,6,9 Nellie Catherine Bower died on June 18, 2002 at Susquehanna Township, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania, at age 93.^7,4 She Kelley, Nellie Bower, 93, of Susquehanna Township, Pa. and formerly of Riner, Va. Mrs. Kelley was born on January 15, 1908 (should be 1909), in Riner, Va. and died on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at Blue Ridge Haven Nursing Home in Susquehanna Township, Pa. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at the Harrisburg State Hospital in Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Colonial Park United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Joseph L. Kelley. She is survived by a daughter, Janice D. Lindsey of Palm Harbor Fla., four granddaughters, Catherine Riordan of Harrisburg, Pa., Janice Politis of Riner, Rebecca Christie of Newport and Nanette Soliday of Harrisburg, Pa. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the St. Matthew Cemetery. on June 21, 2002.⁴