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     Van Buren "V. B." Hall Jr. was buried at Redwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-36-6381.⁷ He was born on May 22, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,5,7 He married Willard Alice Sigmon, daughter of Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon and Vera Mae Weddle, circa 1955.^1,2,3,9 Van Buren "V. B." Hall Jr. died on March 22, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,5,6 He Van Buren Hall Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and member of Redwood United Methodist Church and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Upon returning from service he was a weaver at Fieldcrest Mills and J.P. Stevens, Inc. He was superintendent with the water department for the Town of Rocky Mount until he retired, and mowing the yard was his hobby. The highlight of his life was his grandchildren. V.B. was born May 22, 1932, in Franklin County to the late Van Buren Hall Sr. and Mary Dudley Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Wallace Hall; brother-in-law, T.W. Chitwood Jr; and sisterin-law, Peggy Love. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice Sigmon Hall; son, Steven Wayne Hall (Lesley); two grandchildren, Kelsey and Colby Hall; three sisters, Betsy Ferguson (Ray), Nancy Lynch (P.L.), and Elaine Chitwood; two brothers, Nelson and William (Bill) Hall; sisters-in-law, Betty Hudson and Sue Housman; brothers-in-law, Jerry Sigmon (Patty) and Richard Sigmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. on March 24, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 265-58-1780.³ Willis Elmo Hudson Jr. was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He and Betty Lou Sigmon were divorced.² Willis Elmo Hudson Jr. was born on April 29, 1941 at Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Betty Lou Sigmon, daughter of Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon and Vera Mae Weddle, on November 9, 1963 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Willis Elmo Hudson Jr. died on September 29, 2000 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 59.^{2,3,4,8,5,6,7} He HUDSON, Willis Elmo, (Sonny) 59, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, September 29, 2000, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Elmo Hudson, Sr. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy R. Hudson of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Anthony (Tony) and Trish Hudson, Ferrum; his stepsons and their wives, Robert and Carla Carter, Ferrum, and Richard and Sherri Carter, Roanoke; his grandchildren, Kristen, Josh, Hailey, and Carly Carter, and Hannah Wilson; his mother, Elsie Hudson, Commerce, Ga; sister and brother-in-law, Anita and John Norris, Commerce, Ga; brother, Davey Hudson and fiancé, Patty, Georgia; his adopted daughter, Terri Foley and her husband, Doug, Rocky Mount; very special friends, David and Teresa Jenkins, Rocky Mount; a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery. on October 2, 2000.²

     Jimmy Lee Housman was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 His Social Security Number was 223-62-8306.⁶ He was born on November 4, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3,6,4,7 He married Helen Sue Sigmon, daughter of Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon and Vera Mae Weddle, on November 10, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,4 Jimmy Lee Housman died on June 1, 1986 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 41.^6,4,5,7 He Jimmy Lee Housman, age 41, of Rt. 1, passed away Sunday night in a Seattle, Washington hospital. He was an employee of Mohawk Rubber Co. for 18 years. Surviving are his wife, Sue S. Housman; two daughters, Jennifer and Tiffany Housman, both of the home; his parents, Howard and Frances Housman, Wirtz; three sisters, Mrs. Richard (Norma) Dillon, Roanoke, Mrs. James (Jean) Hudson, Cary, N.C., and Mrs. Bob (Betty) Billingsley, Rocky Mount; three brothers, John Housman, Forest, Va., Tommy Housman, Wirtz, and Bobby Housman, Glade Hill; one half-sister, Mrs. Harry (Geraldine) Frith, Rocky Mount; two half-brothers, Hugh Housman, Portland, Tenn. and Billy Housman, Rocky Mount. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on June 4, 1986.⁵

     Richard Lee Sigmon Richard Lee Sigmon, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born July 11, 1952, a son of the late Daniel Elbert and Vera Mae Weddle Sigmon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy S. Love; brothers-in-law, Floyd Love, V.B. Hall and Jimmy Housman; nephew, Steve Hall; and great-niece, Emma Walker. Surviving are his children, Renee (Mike) Burton and Rick (Cynthia) Sigmon; grandchildren, Brandon (Crystal), Ben (Kaitlyn), Lola, Daniel, Riley, Zack and Max; brother, Jerry (Patty) Sigmon; sisters, Alice S. Hall, Sue S. Housman and Betty S. Hudson; numerous loving nieces and nephews; and special friend, Joyce Willie. Richard joined Rocky Mount Baptist Church in 1982 where he has served as a Sunday school teacher, church deacon and choir member. He also loved NASCAR and telling dad jokes. A graveside service will be held at Franklin Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 11, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Wanda Gail Caldwell on April 20, 1974 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Richard Lee Sigmon married Mary Alice Taylor, daughter of Woodrow George Taylor and Mamie Elizabeth Wimmer, on May 7, 1976 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Richard Lee Sigmon married Darla Jean Riggs on July 1, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Richard Lee Sigmon and Darla Jean Riggs were divorced on June 24, 2003 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Richard Lee Sigmon died on June 10, 2025 at Virginia at age 72.⁴

     Steven Wayne "Steve" Hall Steven Wayne "Steve" Hall age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at VCU Hospital in Richmond. Steve was born on August 27, 1965 a son of Alice S. Hall and the late Van Buren (V.B.) Hall, Jr. He worked in the housing services at Step, Inc. as their Weatherization Coordinator. He was kindhearted to a fault, quick witted, fun to be around and will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. He also loved his pick-up truck and jokingly it was his third child. He will be missed by all. in addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Lesley Gammons Hall; daughter, Kelsey Anne Hodges (Travis); son, Colby Wayne Hall; grandsons, Hudson Daniel Hodges and Weston Hayes Hodges to be born in June; sister-in-law, Jennifer Gammons Young (Randy) and their children, Jordan and Zachary. He is also survived by a host of many family members and many friends. Inurnment will take place next to his father in the Redwood Church Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Redwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 27, 1965 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Lesley Anne Gammons on September 21, 1985 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Steven Wayne "Steve" Hall died on May 12, 2025 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 59.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-84-6909.⁷ Patricia Jean Correll was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on May 19, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 She died on July 4, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,5,7 She Patricia Jean Correll, 55, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Pat was a kind and generous person. She was an artist, and she loved to listen to music. She also looked forward to and loved holidays and birthdays, and had a gift of being able to remember each birthday for her entire extended family. She is survived by her devoted parents, Roy and Phyllis Correll of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, David and Brooke Correll of Charleston, S.C; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Bill Sibley of Salem and Amanda and Hugh McCaul of Troutville; and nieces and nephews, Emily, Allison and Liam McCaul, and Roy Correll. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on July 5, 2007.¹

     Hugh Gerald McCaul Hugh McCaul, Feb 13, 1967 - Jun 25, 2025. Hugh Gerard McCaul, 58, of Troutville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Kathleen McCaul of Roanoke, VA. He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Amanda McCaul; daughter, Emily Taylor (Samuel) of Asheville, NC; daughter, Allison McCaul of Nashville, TN; siblings, Patricia Copeland of Cortlandt Manor, NY, Eileen McCaul of Roanoke, VA, Colm McCaul of Yadkinville, NC, Finula McCaul of Pittsburgh, PA, and Aideen Tenzer (Stephen) of Malvern, PA; several nieces and nephews who will miss their Uncle Hughie; and his loyal Doberman, Ruby. Hugh passed on with his son, Liam, whom he loved very much. He was a devoted father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Hugh's roots began in Haskell, New Jersey where he lived with his parents, sisters and brother; he carried many fond memories of his childhood and shared them in stories often. In his late teen years, he moved down to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Roanoke, VA where he remained for over 40 years - he never lost his New Jersey accent. He maintained a handful of close lifelong friendships and kept his family close to him always. Hugh was an avid collector, and he had many hobbies. He loved planning gameday weekends with his family and friends to watch baseball or his favorite NY Giants football team. His love for blues music was known to anyone who met him - he always had a favorite artist queued up in his truck: Joe Bonamassa, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, B.B. King - the list continues. He was an avid collector of old blues albums, NY sports memorabilia, Waterford Crystal, Irish pub mirrors, toy cars, and other special trinkets for his daughters, son, and wife. One of his favorite past times was stopping at an antique mall and quietly wandering the aisles for small treasures. He was a creature of habit, but his daily routine and decisions always revolved around the well-being of his family. He worked hard to build up his tile business and took personal pride in his work, always making sure everything was crafted to perfection.⁴ He Virginia State Police have released the names of two men killed in Botetourt County. Police say about 7:00 a.m. June 25, 2025, county deputies responded to a 911 call from a man, Liam Gerald McCaul, 23 of Nashville, who said he had killed his father, Hugh Gerard McCaul, 58 of Troutville. Deputies saw the younger man, armed, outside the home on High Ridge Circle. While working to get him to surrender, the sheriff’s office said, the suspect pointed a gun at deputies, leading deputies to shoot and kill him. State Police say a firearm was recovered at the scene of the shooting. The body of the elder McCaul was found inside the home. No deputies were injured in the incident. In accordance with Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office policy, the deputies have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is completed. Virginia State Police are leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.⁵ He was born on February 13, 1967 at New Jersey.^3,4 He married Amanda Leigh Correll, daughter of Roy Gene Correll and Phyllis Imone "Billie" Hammed, on October 1, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Hugh Gerald McCaul died on June 25, 2025 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 58.⁴