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     Frank Dewey Morris Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on February 6, 1926 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,4 He married Helen Juanita Campbell, daughter of Floyd Alonza Campbell and Myrtle Ray Conner, on October 27, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Frank Dewey Morris Jr. died on April 4, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,4,3 He Frank Dewey Morris Jr., 85, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 4, 2011. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during World War II. Professionally, he worked in retail for Sydney's as a buyer and retired after many years. Music played a very significant roll in his life. He was a baritone soloist for many churches in the area as well as with the Roanoke Choral Society and the Roanoke Opera. Frank also directed the Roanoke Chamber Singers for several years. A Toastmaster, he was an accomplished public speaker ranked, at one time, third in the world. He was also a talented calligraphist. Frank's church membership was held at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Juanita Campbell Morris; and son, Bruce Morris. His surviving family includes his wife of 12 years, JoEllen Morris; sons, Frank Dewey Morris III and Scot Morris and wife, Delta; stepson, Paul Arnette and wife, Samantha; former daughter-in-law, Cindy Morris; grandchildren, Melanie, Chrissy, David, Nathan, and Lindsay; and several great-grandchildren. A period of visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. The funeral service will then begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Dr. F. Tupper Garden will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's name may be made to either the American Heart Association at 4504 Starkey Road, Suite 115, Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the Scholarship Fund of the Thursday Morning Music Club at PO Box 2012, Roanoke, VA 24009. on April 7, 2011.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-56-6086.⁵ Jack Edward Light Sr. was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ He married Patricia Anderson.³ Jack Edward Light Sr. was born on May 23, 1936 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He died on August 18, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^5,3 He LEWISBURG — Jack Edward Light Sr. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Salem, Va., after an extended illness. Born May 23, 1936, at Marie, W.Va., he was the son of the late Talmage and Sadie Harmon Light. Jack was an auctioneer, farmer, livestock dealer, owner of Lights Market and a U.S. Army veteran. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jack Edward Light Jr; and his wife, Patricia Anderson Light. Survivors include his longtime companion, Mary Ellen Whitt of Lewisburg; brother, Buddy Light and Julia of Ballard; sisters, Ruth Lively and Cecil of Princeton, Mildred Wegman and Clarence of Cary, N.C; daughter, Sherry Nystrom of Fairfax, Va; stepsons, Brad Anderson and wife, Missy, of Frankford, Brian Anderson and wife, Melanie, of Laverne, Tenn., Mike Whitt and wife, Karen, of Lewisburg, and Brian Whitt and wife, Tina, of Alderson; stepdaughter, Krystal Fuda and Jamie of Lewisburg; grandchildren, Tina Sheets, Jimmy and Michael Nystrom, Christian, Gabby, Dustin, Kelsie and Kamon Anderson, Ali, Amber and Jacob Whitt, Jackson Fuda, Ashley Edwards, Courtney and Jennifer Susman; and great-granddaughter, Taylor Edwards. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg with the Rev. Ron Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery at Marie. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg. on August 20, 2009.³

     Cecil B. Lively was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 11, 1919 at Lowell, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He married Ruth Helen Light, daughter of Talmadge Ezra Light and Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman, circa 1942.^1,3,4 Cecil B. Lively died on September 4, 2013 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^5,4 He PRINCETON — Cecil B. Lively, 93, of 205 Low Gap Rd. in Princeton died Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born in Lowell, WV December 11, 1919 he was the son of the late Fleet W. and Ida Mann Lively. Cecil was a real estate agent and broker for over 50 years. He worked for Tynes Realty for 15 years before starting Lively Realty Co. in Princeton, a successful real estate company he owned and operated with his wife and son for 35 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Princeton where he sang in the church choir for many years. Cecil was a graduate and Salutatorian of Peterstown High School. He was an avid musician and played in several bands through the years. He enjoyed playing music with his friends until his late 80's. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Ronald C. "Sleep" Lively; one sister, Violet Booth and three brothers, Phillip Arnold Lively, Waymen "Pete" Lively and Edwin "Teb" Lively. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Ruth Light Lively of Princeton; three granddaughters, Jennifer Lynn Lively of Wytheville, VA, Sarah Elizabeth Turner and her husband Nathan, and Dr. Tara Leigh Mitchell and her husband Ryan all of Princeton; three great-grandchildren, Leigh Ann Lively, Jack Turner and Reid Mitchell; four sisters, Macyl L. Walker and her husband Charles of Roanoke, VA, Velva McCarty of Norfolk, VA, Jean Brewster and her husband Don of Gloucester, VA and Margaret Lane and her husband David of Rich Creek, VA; brother-in-law, Paul "Buddy" Light and his wife Julia of Marie, WV; and sister-in-law, Mildred Wegman and her husband Clarence of Cary, NC. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 Noon on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Scott Sears officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from 11:00 A.M. to the service hour on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 304, Princeton, WV 24740. on September 6, 2013.⁴

     Her married name was Gollehon.² Her married name was Wegmann.² Mildred Rose Light married Unknown Gollehon.² Mildred Rose Light was born on April 13, 1930 at West Virginia.² She married Clarence Otto Wegmann on June 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Clarence Otto Wegmann was born on January 1, 1925 at Missouri.¹ He married Mildred Rose Light, daughter of Talmadge Ezra Light and Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman, on June 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 233-64-6588.⁴ Gary Jay Close was born on January 16, 1940 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Sonora Jean Conner, daughter of Elder Noel Fallie Conner and Nellie Arlene Houchins, on July 30, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Gary Jay Close and Sonora Jean Conner were divorced on November 5, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Gary Jay Close died on February 1, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^4,5,7,6 He Gary Jay Close, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, February 1, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry B. Close. He is survived by his mother, Helen K. Close of Fairmont, W.Va; one brother and sister-in-law, H. Scott and Elizabeth Close of Bardstown, Ky; nieces, Jennifer Tillman of Charleston, S.C. and Kristina Close of Lexington, Ky. Gary was employed as director of the Hopkins Planetarium at the Science Museum of Western Virginia, where he worked in various capacities for 18 years. An active member of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, Gary served as a member of the Board of Directors, secretary, hikemaster, and trail maintainer of seven miles along the Appalachian Trail between Sinking Creek and Rocky Gap in Craig County. An active member of Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society for 20 years, Gary served as their newsletter editor in the late 1980's. Gary was a member of the International Planetarium Society, Great Lakes Planetarium Association, and the Southeast Planetarium Association. on February 4, 1999.⁵

     James Daniel "Dan" McNiel was born on March 14, 1959 at Virginia.^2,3 He married Mary Frances Griffith on July 28, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 James Daniel "Dan" McNiel and Mary Frances Griffith were divorced on April 3, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ James Daniel "Dan" McNiel died on February 6, 2020 at Virginia at age 60.⁵ He James Daniel "Dan" McNiel, age 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020, following a long battle with cancer. A graduate of Auburn High School, he received a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in Communications. Dan worked a variety of jobs during his time, but the work he was most proud of was his time as a sportswriter for various newspapers. Dan loved sports, watching the Tour de France, Civil War history, classic rock, and studying the Bible. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ralph McNiel and Daphne Louise McNiel (née Wimmer); his sisters, Mary Ann Poff and Sue Altizer; and brother-in-law, Frank Wallace. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle McNiel; sisters, Carol Clower, June McNiel, and Betty McNiel; brothers-in-law, Stan Clower, Terry Altizer, and Kevin Killeen; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express its gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice for their wonderful support and care during Dan's final days. on February 9, 2020.⁵

     Harry Willard Haynes Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10 His Social Security Number was 224-24-3395.¹¹ He was born on July 9, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,5,7,10 He married Betty Lee Grant on July 2, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 Harry Willard Haynes Jr. died on March 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^2,11,8,10 He HAYNES, Harry W. Jr., 71, a long time resident of Roanoke and Boones Mill, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 1997. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Haynes was a long time and active member of Air Lee Court Baptist Church, serving his church in various capacities throughout the years. He was an active member of Mending Hearts of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Haynes proudly served in the 303rd Bombadier Group of the U. S. Air Force during World War II, having survived being shot down over Germany and becoming a P.O.W. Surviving are his beloved wife of 50 years, Betty Grant Haynes; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda H. and Wayne Carter, Disputanta, Va., Bonnie H. and Buddy Hannah, Durham, N. C; two sons and daughters-in-law, H. Richard and Jean N. Haynes, Augusta, S. C., David A. and Susan Haynes, Roanoke; four granddaughters, Tammy Hannah, Jennifer Haynes, Kathryn Haynes and Meredith Haynes; a brother and his wife, C. Winston Haynes and Betty Haynes, Roanoke; and an aunt, Mrs. Mary Kawas, Miami, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at the gravesite at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rev. John Hamric and the Rev. Frank Feather will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the Pep Club of Air Lee Court Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. F riday at Oakey's North Chapel. on March 7, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-72-2318.⁴ Edsil McCoy Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 12, 1950 at Virginia.^4,2 He married Charlene Annette Miller on March 31, 1972 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Edsil McCoy Poff and Charlene Annette Miller were divorced on September 19, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Edsil McCoy Poff died on November 18, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 38.¹

     Richard Malcolm Smith was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 2116 Garden Street, Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida.³ He was born on August 10, 1919 at Herndon, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ocie May Smith, daughter of Robert Washington "Bob" Smith and Cassie Lue Blankenship, circa 1951.^1,4 Richard Malcolm Smith died on March 7, 2012 at Palm Bay, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 92.^3,4 He Richard M. Smith, age 92, of Titusville, FL, passed away on March 7, 2012, at the William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, FL. He was a resident of Brevard County, FL, for 53 years. He was born in Herndon, VA, on August 10, 1919. Richard was an Architectural Designer for Capital Airlines in Herndon, VA. After moving to Titusville in 1956, he was employed as an Electrical Engineer by Lockheed/Martin at Cape Canaveral for 26 years. He was also employed by the Architectural firm of James E. Gibson in Vero Beach for three years. A U.S. Army veteran, Richard served in World War II under General Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was a Proud American and Republican and was a member of First Baptist Church of Aurantia in Mims, FL. Survivors: Wife of 61 years, Ocie M. Smith; Daughters, Carole (Ralph) Dergance of Denver, CO, Beverly (Frank) Barlow of Jacksonville, FL, & Donna (Bob) Pence of Kissimmee, FL; Sons, Richard M. (Lyn) Smith, Jr. of Vero Beach, FL & Roger W. (Dena) Smith of Pace, FL
9 Grandchildren; 4 Great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. on March 9, 2012.⁴

     Carter Lee Tinsley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 2, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,5,6 He married Flora Elizabeth Blankenship, daughter of Wiley Pleasant Blankenship and Kesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner, on January 19, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,8,5 Carter Lee Tinsley died on February 2, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.⁵

     Hueston Turman was buried at Cox Cemetery, Route 221, Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-24-5995.⁶ He was born on August 7, 1904 at Ocala, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Elva Gay "Elvie" Maxey, daughter of Charles Vaughn Maxey and Sallie Bette Cahill, on January 21, 1967 at Radford, Virginia.¹ Hueston Turman died on May 25, 1973 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,3

     James Rudolph Carper was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 21, 1908 at Radford, Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 20, 1908.¹ He married Elva Gay "Elvie" Maxey, daughter of Charles Vaughn Maxey and Sallie Bette Cahill, on July 30, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.⁴ James Rudolph Carper and Elva Gay "Elvie" Maxey were divorced on April 9, 1945 at Radford, Virginia.³ James Rudolph Carper died on June 4, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.¹

     John Frederick Carper was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 224-52-9082.⁷ He was born on December 12, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,7,4 He married Mary Evelyn Henley on June 19, 1965 at Radford, Virginia.^2,6 John Frederick Carper died on July 22, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^7,4,5,6 He John Frederick Carper, 70, of Shawsville, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was United States Army retired and a Soldier of the Salvation Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Randolph and Elva Maxie Carper. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Henley Carper; sons and daughter-in-law, Greg and Kelly Carper, of Centreville, Va., and David Carper and fiancee, Rina Rhaym, of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo; daughters and sons- in-law, Shannon and Troy Martin, of El Paso, Texas, and Kristl and Barney Kable, of Manassas, Va; and grandchildren, Holly and Max Carper and Jakob Martin. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Capt. James Forrer officiating. Military Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. on July 24, 2012.⁶

     James Howard Carper was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 224-36-7245.⁷ He was born on May 19, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,7 He died on February 6, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^1,7,3,4,5 He CARPER, James Howard, 60, of Shawsville, died Sunday, February 6. 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m., Wednesday, Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. on February 8, 1994.⁴

     Kimberly Dawn Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1978 at Virginia.¹ She died on July 21, 1978 at Virginia.¹ She VEST, Kimberly Dawn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Vest of Lynchburg, died Friday, July 21, 1978. Also surviving are one brother, Robert Lewis Vest, Jr., Lynchburg; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Vest; Mr. and Mrs. Eslie Dulaney, all of Floyd; great-grandmother, Mrs. Ada Beebout, Atlanta, Ga. Graveside service was held at the Wilson Cemetery. on July 27, 1978.¹