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     His Social Security Number was 231-25-0071.⁷ Brian Elmer Atkins was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 30, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,7 He married Cindy JoAnn Hodges on January 22, 1988 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Brian Elmer Atkins died on July 2, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 43.^2,5,7 He Brian Elmer Atkins, 44, of Ferrum, passed away peacefully July 2, 2010 with his special companion, Amanda Quinn and the music of his friend Jr. Sisk, at his side. Brian's love for his children, family, friends, and bluegrass music was his life. Brian is preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie and Beverly Atkins and Julian F. Gearheart and his mother, Mary Lois Atkins. Brian is survived by his daughter, Samantha Atkins; his son, Wesley Atkins; his father, Elmer Atkins; his grandmother, Clyde Gearheart; one brother and wife, Dean and Teresa Atkins; many other aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and special angel, second mom, Mary Jo Atkinson. Funeral services will be held at Maple Grove Methodist Church Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at 11 a.m., with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. A lunch will be provided after the service for family and friends in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BB&T Bank, 4505 Timberland Road, Ferrum, Va., or any branch bank. Brian was a carpenter by trade and is now building his cabin in Glory Land on the Heavenly Shores. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, VA, 24151. www.lynchconnerbowman.com on July 4, 2010.²

     Marie Cecelia Rossano was buried at Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-01-7453.⁵ She was born on May 9, 1912 at Norfolk, Virginia.^5,1,3 As of June 28, 1941,her married name was Gearheart.² She married Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr., son of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on June 28, 1941 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,6,2 Marie Cecelia Rossano died on October 17, 1997 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 85.^5,1,6 She Marie Rossano Gearheart, of the 600 block of Virginia Ave., died Oct. 17, 1997, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Norfolk, Mrs. Gearheart was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Gearheart was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon J. Gearheart, 20 years to the day. She was the daughter of the late Rocco and Antionette Rossano. Survivors include three daughters, Jackie Hutcheson and her husband, Ray, of Virginia Beach, Diane Yungk and her husband, Don, Joyce Barnes and her husband, Walter, all of Chesapeake; a son, Gordon "Jim" Gearheart of Norfolk; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Edward Richardson. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home and at 5917 Woodhaven Court, Virginia Beach, following the visitation and funeral service. on October 18, 1997.¹

     Ray Marshall Hutcheson was buried at Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia.^4,3 He was born on July 23, 1933 at Snow Hill, Worcester Co., Maryland.^2,4 He married Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Gearheart, daughter of Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. and Marie Cecelia Rossano, on September 22, 1965 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Ray Marshall Hutcheson died on May 17, 2017 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 83.^3,4 He Virginia Beach - Ray Marshall Hutcheson, 83, passed away at his home with his family by his side on May 17th, 2017. Ray was born in Pocomoke City, MD. Ray retired as a Stevedore with ILA Local 970; in his spare time, he loved fishing, shooting pool, cooking seafood for his family and going to the local YMCA. He was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Janet Hutcheson. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 51 years, Jackie Gearheart Hutcheson; children, Donna Rae Parker and her husband Heath, David Hutcheson and his wife Amy, Jerry Hutcheson and Kenneth Hutcheson and his wife Teresa; grandchildren, Sam, James, Wade, Kyle, Matt, Christopher, Courtney, Nick and Caitlin; and a great-granddaughter, Evida. He also leaves behind numerous friends and extended family. He will be laid to rest Monday, May 22, 2107 at 10 am at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. on May 19, 2017.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-9864.⁴ Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on November 20, 1913.^4,3 As of June 10, 1950,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Hugh Linwood Gearheart, son of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on June 10, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith died on November 4, 1985 at age 71.^1,3

     Walter William "Billy" Gearheart was born circa 1938.² He married Dolly Maxwell circa 1959.² Walter William "Billy" Gearheart died on September 1, 2016 at Virginia.² He Walter William (Billy) Gearheart, 78, of Roanoke, Va., passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was dedicated to his family and friends, who he dearly loved. Billy was a 1957 Jefferson High School graduate. He raised his family in Catonsville, Md., then returned to Roanoke to enjoy his retirement from Westinghouse and was an avid bridge player. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh L. and Elizabeth Smith Gearheart; biological father, Kenneth William Mottern; grandson, Robert Weckesser III; and great-grandson, Michael Joseph Goodrich. Billy is survived by his first love of 57 years, Dolly Maxwell Gearheart; daughters, Julie (Steve) Gearheart Eveland of Catonsville, Md., Deborah (Michael) Gearheart Krantz of Ferndale, Md., and Becky (Mark Shank) Gearheart Grabe of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren, Christina Goodrich, Nicholas Eveland, Deanna Eveland and Joshua Grabe; two great-grandsons, Matthew and Tyler Goodrich; brother, Lynn (Kathy) Gearheart; sister, Nancy Gearheart Malone; and beloved nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service until 7 p.m.In lieu of flowers, please consider sending flowers to someone you love or donate to the Ronald McDonald House in his name. on September 4, 2016.²

     John Mangus Johnson was buried at Blanding City Cemetery, Blanding, San Juan Co., Utah.² He was born on March 7, 1891 at Onne Hedekas, Sweden.² He married Minnie Grace Weaver, daughter of William Lee Weaver and Blanche Tilithia Gearheart, on September 17, 1949.^1,2 John Mangus Johnson died on February 12, 1973 at Blanding, San Juan Co., Utah, at age 81.²