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     Thomas Dean "Tommy" DeWeese Thomas Dean Deweese, Oct 27, 1950 - Jul 17, 2025. Thomas Dean Deweese went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 17, 2025. He was the loving husband of Judy Bandy Deweese and devoted father to John Deweese and daughter-in-law, Lisa Shaver Deweese; a kind grandfather to Danielle Deweese and Coy Shane Deweese (McKinley). Tommy was preceded in death by his wife of 50 plus years, Judy Deweese; parents, Laymond and Mavis Deweese of Elliston Va., brothers, Wayne Deweese, Roger Deweese and Mike Deweese. He is survived by his brother-in-law and friend Paul Bandy, longtime family friend Bob Hopkins (Kathy), sister-in-law and friend Sheryl Deweese, and several nephews and nieces. Tommy was loving and kind man who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed antique muscle cars, visiting casinos with his wife Judy, fishing with John and Bob, and watching old westerns and NASCAR on TV.⁵ He was born on October 27, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Judith Christine "Judy" Bandy on November 22, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9,5 Thomas Dean "Tommy" DeWeese died on July 17, 2025 at Virginia at age 74.⁵

     Judith Christine "Judy" Bandy Judith “Judy” DeWeese, 68 of Elliston VA, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1952 to the late John Bandy and Hortense Barker Bandy Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Lynwood Barker. Judy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas DeWeese; son, John DeWeese (Lisa); brothers, Paul Bandy (Debbie) and Brian Adams-Reed (Ken); brother-in-laws, Roger DeWeese (Sheryl), Wayne DeWeese (Carolyn); sister-in-law Faye Barker; grandchildren, Danielle DeWeese, Coy “Shane” DeWeese; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends; and last but certainly not least her little doggie Trouble. She will be remembered for her love of the Lord and her unending love for her husband and her dedication to her family. Judy retired from Boddie Noel Enterprises. She was a hardworking woman, loving wife and an awesome mom.³ She was born on March 17, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 22, 1968,her married name was DeWeese.¹ She married Thomas Dean "Tommy" DeWeese, son of Laymond Hampton "Laymon" DeWeese and Mavis Ilene Collins, on November 22, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Judith Christine "Judy" Bandy died on December 26, 2020 at Virginia at age 68.³

     Michael David "Mike" DeWeese was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 231-76-1770.¹¹ He was born on January 29, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,11,8 He married Rebecca Gaines Williams on November 22, 1969 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.⁶ Michael David "Mike" DeWeese and Rebecca Gaines Williams were divorced on July 7, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Michael David "Mike" DeWeese married Barbara Ann Helm, daughter of Paul Eugene Helm and Shirley Ann Starkey, on December 23, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Michael David "Mike" DeWeese and Barbara Ann Helm were divorced on January 15, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Michael David "Mike" DeWeese married Karen Sue Hensley on March 14, 1987 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 Michael David "Mike" DeWeese died on April 2, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.^3,7,11,8 He Michael David DeWeese, 57, of Elliston, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 2, 2010. He was born on January 29, 1953, a son of the late Laymond and Mavis DeWeese. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter; and a sister-in-law, Margaret DeWeese. He was a loving husband and father. Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Karen S. DeWeese; daughter, Amy Lofland; sons, Michael E. DeWeese and wife, Robin, Randy Parker and wife, Mary; three brothers, Laymond DeWeese and wife, Caroline, Roger DeWeese, Tommy DeWeese and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Billy and Ashley Simmons and Randy Parker, Isiah and Grace DeWeese, Kiera, Rebecca and Mary Ann Lofland; greatgrandchild, Caleb Simmons; father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Rev. Holley M. and Betty R. Hensley; sisters-in-law, Betty Keaton and husband, Jack, Frances Bales and husband, Jimmy; nephew, Johnnie DeWeese and wife, Lisa; nieces, Alisa DeWeese, Jackie Clark and Heather Bales; great-nephews, Jonathan, Jacob and Joey Clark. Michael had a lot of pain in his 57 years. The pain is gone now and his is in God's open arms. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to his many dedicated friends and co-workers at Lanford Brothers Contractors, in Hollins, Karen's co-workers at Medeco Security Locks for their support while Michael was in the hospital and also Susan Steele at Affordable Comfort Suites. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd. on April 4, 2010.³

     Douglas Dorman "Doug" Woods was born on December 28, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on August 10, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.³

     Her Social Security Number was 526-80-2112.³ Her married name was Aldridge.¹ Sibylle A. Karlowsky married Vernon Andrew Aldridge, son of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill.¹ Sibylle A. Karlowsky was born on October 24, 1939 at Neisse, Germany.^1,3,2 She died on July 10, 2004 at Arizona at age 64.^1,3 She Sibylle A. Aldridge, 64, of Tempe AZ, passed away peacefully into the arms of God on July 10, 2004. She was born in 1939 in Germany and came to the U.S. first as an exchange student to a loving host family in Hillsdale, Michigan in 1957. She returned to the U.S. in 1961 with her husband, Vernon. In 1964, she settled in Tempe with her husband, Vernon and daughter, Caroline. She is survived by husband, Vernon A. Aldridge, daughter Caroline A. Aldridge, brother Ingo Karlowsky, brother Sigurd Karlowsky and wife Anka, niece Silke Dachender, nephew Bjorn Karlowsky, sister Andrea and husband Reiner Gerlach and nephews Erik and Jannik Gerlach. on July 15, 2004.¹

     Mark Grim was buried at Bain Lawrence Cemetery, East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 15, 1830 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Sarah Catherine Correll, daughter of Lewis Correll and Adaline Poff, on April 19, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Mark Grim died on July 12, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-48-1507.⁹ Zoll Lewis Grim was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,6 He was born on August 4, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,9,6,8 He married Sallie Page Altizer on June 2, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7 Zoll Lewis Grim died on October 23, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^10,6

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-6956.⁷ Sallie Page Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,5 She was born on September 22, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,3 As of June 2, 1908,her married name was Grim.⁴ She married Zoll Lewis Grim, son of Mark Grim and Sarah Catherine Correll, on June 2, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Sallie Page Altizer died on March 3, 1979 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.^8,3,5 She CHRISTIANSBURG - Mrs. Sallie Altizer Grim, age 93, of Rt. 1, died Saturday at her home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Madeline Basham, Shawsville; Miss Nell Grim, Christiansburg; Mrs. Reba Rasnic, Riner; two sons, Zoll Grim, Jr., Riner; Kermit Grim, Floyd; one sister, Mrs. Myrtha Gordon, Riner; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on March 4, 1979.⁵

     Angie Pauline Grim was buried at Mast Cemetery, U.S. Hwy 321, Sugar Grove, Watauga Co., North Carolina.^8,6 She was born on March 28, 1909 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of January 30, 1932,her married name was Mast.⁵ She married Gilbert Carl Mast on January 30, 1932 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 Angie Pauline Grim died on December 17, 1964 at Mt. Pleasant, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 55.^8,6

     Zoll Lewis Grim Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 229-50-5010.⁹ He was born on October 5, 1912 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 12, 1912.^9,4,5 He married Catherine Simpkins on June 28, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,11 Zoll Lewis Grim Jr. died on October 25, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.^1,9,2,5 He GRIM, Zoll Lewis Jr., 82, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, October 25, 1994, in the Radford Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zoll and Sally Grim; sisters, Pauline Grim Mast and Madeline Grim Basham; great-granddaughters, Brittany Jones and Katherine Lucas. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Simpkins Grim; three daughters and sons-in-law, Glenna and Jim Jones, Riner, Jane Lucas and her finance, James Gordon of Christiansburg, Dorothy and Billy Martin of Radford; grandchildren, Weldon Jones, Riner, Kent and Cindy Jones, Radford, Eric and Amy Jones, Riner, Myran and Doug Moore, Eggleston, Nathan and Karen Lucas, Garden City, N.Y., Mitch Martin of Winchester; great-grandchildren, Lindsey Jones, Radford, Kacie Altizer and Dusty Moore of Eggleston, Elizabeth and Carolyn Lucas, Garden City, N.Y; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Reba and Ralph Rasnic, Riner, Nell Grim, Christiansburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Frances Grim of Floyd; several nieces and nephews. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on October 27, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 533-38-7641.³ Gilbert Carl Mast was born on January 6, 1903 at Sugar Grove, Watauga Co., North Carolina.^2,4,3 He married Angie Pauline Grim, daughter of Zoll Lewis Grim and Sallie Page Altizer, on January 30, 1932 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Gilbert Carl Mast died on April 30, 1976 at age 73.^4,6 He Gilbert Carlton Mast, 74, died Friday. Survivors are daughters, Mrs. Richard S. Hahn of Kingsville, Tex., Mrs. Nancy M. Durham of Kennington, Md., Mrs. James Edward Farr of Washington, D.C; brother, Henry Mast of Vilas; half brother, Houston Mast of Sugar Grove; half sisters, Miss Alice Mast, Mrs. Evelyn Simpson, Miss Elizabeth Mast, Mrs. Louise Rahe, all of Sugar Grove. on May 4, 1976.⁶

     Madeline M. Grim was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-12-7237.⁹ She was born on April 2, 1917 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3,4 As of January 2, 1947,her married name was Basham.⁵ She married Wesley Raymon Basham on January 2, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 Madeline M. Grim died on June 5, 1987 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^9,3,6 She Madeline Grim Basham, age 70, died Friday, June 5, 1987 in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sally Harris, Little Rock, AR; two sons, Michael Basham, Victoria; Wesley Basham Jr., Lancaster, S.C; two brothers, Zoll Grim Jr., Pilot; Kermit Grim, Floyd; two sisters, Reba Rasnic, Riner; Nell Grim, Christiansburg; three grandchildren. The funeral will be at the graveside in Sherwood Burial Park, Salem. on June 6, 1987.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-6518.³ Wesley Raymon Basham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 3, 1921 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card and death certificate have a birth date of Oct 5, 1921.^5,3,2,6 He married Madeline M. Grim, daughter of Zoll Lewis Grim and Sallie Page Altizer, on January 2, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 Wesley Raymon Basham died on December 28, 1953 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 32.^3,4 He Bluefield, W. Va. - W. R. Basham, 32, of Shawsville, Va., was fatally burned by steam from a locomotive when the engine and three cars overturned in a derailment near here yesterday. Basham, fireman the freight died in a hospital about six hours after the accident. It occurred in the Norfolk and Western Railway's East Bluefield yard. A. A. Munsey of Bluefield, the engineer, and D. C. Magginson of Roanoke, the brakeman, were also hospitalized. Basham is survived by his wife, Mrs. Madeline Graham Basham; two sons, Michael Basham, Wesley Basham, both of Shawsville; a daughter, Miss Sally Basham, Shawsville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Basham, Shawsville; three brothers, Jessie Basham, Junior R. Basham, Paul R. Basham, all of Shawsville. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery. on December 29, 1953.⁴ He Fireman Scalded To Death, Two Others Hurt In Wreck Of N. & W. Freight Train. Locomotive Hits Switch, Derails Here. Engine, Tender And Two Cars Overturn; W. R. Basham Dead. A Norfolk and Western locomotive firem an was fatally burned by escaping steam yesterday in an early morning train wreck in the east Bluefield yards. W. R. Basham, 32, of Shawsville, Va„ died at St. Luke’s Hospital just before noon yesterday, about five hours after a freight engine, tender and two cars were derailed while passing over a switch. The big engine and the cars turned over on their sides. Also hospitalized was the engineer, A A. Munsey, 1421 Franklin St., Bluefield. He was being treated at Bluefield Sanitarium for burns about the hands, legs and face. Hospital officials described his condition as “satisfactory ” last night. Jumps From Engine. Brakeman D. C. Maggison of Roanoke was examined for a possible back injury suffered when he jumped from the engine before it overturned. He was later released. Railroad officials said the wreck was caused by a switch point derail, a device designed to stop oncoming trains from entering another track through a switch. A red signal still burning after the wreck indicated the switch was set to derail the locomotive. Other members of the train crew told reporters that, before being taken to the hospital. Basham said a green signal indicated the switch was open when the train passed through it. He was quoted by other crew members as saying the switch was thrown by remote control as the train passed over it. Railway officials pointed out however, that an interlocking safety device would have prevented the switch from being thrown while the train was passing over it. Spokesmen indicated yesterday that a full investigation of the accident would probably begin today. A preliminary investigation was made yesterday. Meanwhile, crews worked until late last night clearing the two tracks which were blocked by wrecked locomotive. The train was on a regular run from Bluefield to Radford with 29 coal and freight cars when the derailment occurred at 6:50 yesterday morning. The locomotive came to rest at a 45 degree angle, its left wheels buried in the soft earth and a steam pipe broke. on December 29, 1953.⁸

     Catherine Simpkins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-7146.⁵ She was born on December 29, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of June 28, 1935,her married name was Grim.³ She married Zoll Lewis Grim Jr., son of Zoll Lewis Grim and Sallie Page Altizer, on June 28, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Catherine Simpkins died on September 10, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 91.^2,5,4,6 She Catherine Simpkins Grim, of Pilot, Va., died Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Kroontji Health Care Center at Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zoll L. Grim Jr; parents, Bentley and Rebecca Simpkins; brothers, Olsen, Craig, Cecil and Gray; sister, Otis; and two greatgrandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Oveda (Jack) Cooke, of Whiting, N.J; brother-in-law, Kermit (Frances) L. Grim, of Floyd; daughters, Glenna (Jim) Jones, of Riner, Jane (James) Gordon, of Christiansburg, and Dorothy (Billy) Martin, of Radford; grandchildren, Weldon and Eric (Martha) Jones, of Riner, Kent (Cindy) Jones, of Concord, N.C., Myran (Doug) Moore, of Douglas, Wyo., Nathan (Karen) Lucas, of Alexandria, and Mitch (Kathy) Martin, of Stanley; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on September 11, 2008.²

     Glenna June Grim Glenna Grim Jones, May 12, 1936 - December 16, 2023. Glenna Grim Jones, 87, of Riner went to be with the Lord on December 16th. She was a person of great faith who loved her Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Jones, Jr; son, Eric Jones; and granddaughter, Brittany Jones. Glenna retired from Montgomery County Schools and was a member of The Bridge Church in Christiansburg. She is survived by her sons, Weldon and Kent and his wife, Cindy; her sisters, Jane Gordon and Dorothy Martin; her granddaughters, Lindsey Jones and Marian Jones; grandsons, Daniel Jones and Benjamin Jones; as well as several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.⁶ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,8 She was born on May 12, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6,8 As of June 9, 1956,her married name was Jones.³ She married James Weldon "Jim" Jones Jr. on June 9, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,8,9 Glenna June Grim died on December 16, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.⁶

     James Weldon "Jim" Jones Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8 He was born on November 23, 1935 at Hampton, Virginia.^5,7 He married Glenna June Grim, daughter of Zoll Lewis Grim Jr. and Catherine Simpkins, on June 9, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,7,8 James Weldon "Jim" Jones Jr. died on November 20, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^7,8,6 He James (Jim) W. Jones, Jr., 78, of Riner, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013. He was born in Hampton, Virginia, to the late James W. Jones Sr. (who died in the battle of The Bulge in WW II); and to the late Gladys Snelling Jones of Hampton. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittany Jones. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Glenna Grim Jones; sons, Weldon Jones of Riner, Kent and his wife, Cindy, of Concord, NC, Eric and his wife, Martha, of Riner; and grandchildren, Lindsey, Daniel, Miriam, and Benjamin Jones. Jim was a graduate of Hampton High School, a 1959 graduate of Virginia Tech, and received his Masters Degree from Radford University. He worked as bookstore manager at Tech and at Radford University and retired from RU in 2001. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and talking politics. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 21, 2013.⁸

     Samuel Joseph Lucas was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 He was born on March 31, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Elsie Jane Grim, daughter of Zoll Lewis Grim Jr. and Catherine Simpkins, on June 19, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Joseph Lucas and Elsie Jane Grim were divorced on December 30, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Samuel Joseph Lucas died on April 7, 1998 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^2,4,6 He LUCAS, Samuel Joseph, 61, of Riner, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at his home. He was a graduate of Auburn High School and Virginia Tech. He taught with Montgomery County Schools, was Principal of Auburn and Christiansburg High Schools, and served 35 years in the U. S. Army Reserve, achieving the rank of Command Sergeant Major of the 2nd Battalion, 318th Infantry and the 2174th U. S. Army Garrison. After retiring, he worked with security at General Electric in Salem. Mr. Lucas was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lillian Lucas, a nephew, Michael Eanes and a granddaughter, Kathryn Marie Lucas. He is survived by his wife, Thelma F. Lucas; father, Raymond J. Lucas, Riner; aunt, Fannie Sue Lucas, Riner; one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Harold Eanes, Christiansburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Myran and Doug Moore, Ellensburg, WA; one son and daughter-in-law, Major Nathan and Karen Lucas, West Point, N.Y; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Clay Vest, Floyd; grandchildren, Kacie Altizer, Dustin Moore, Elizabeth Lucas, Carolyn Lucas, and Madeleine Lucas; one step-granddaughter, Jessica Vest. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on April 9, 1998.⁶

     James Houston Gordon James Houston Gordon, Sr., 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lou Gordon; as well as his first wife and the mother of their children, June Buchanan Gordon. James is survived by his wife, Jane Grim Gordon; daughters, Sandra Gabbert (John), and Carol Aliff (Steve); son, Jim Gordon (Francine); grandchildren, Erin Gabbert, Lauren Gabbert, Meghan Gabbert, and Sean Aliff; step-children, Myran Lucas Moore and her family, and Nathan Lucas and his family. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.⁶ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on June 25, 1928 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 He married Elsie Jane Grim, daughter of Zoll Lewis Grim Jr. and Catherine Simpkins, on March 18, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 James Houston Gordon died on May 13, 2015 at Virginia at age 86.^5,6