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     Gerald Wayne "Johnnie" Johnson Services were April 28, 1987, at the Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown, for Gerald (Johnnie) Johnson, age 64, Crawfordsville, who died April 25 in the Culver Hospital at Crawfordsville. Revs. James Ranard and W. A. Long officiated. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery at Crawfordsville. Born in Hendricks County, Dec. 27, 1922, he was a son of John H. and Elsie M. (Smith) Johnson. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1941. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served from 1943-1946. On Oct. 1, 1983, he married Dorothy (Long) Chesterson at Crawfordsville. She survives. He previously was married to Mary Joan Kennedy on June 5, 1954. Mr. Johnson retired from Purdue University in 1984 where he was a machinist. He was a member of Hazelrigg #200 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis; Murat Shrine, American Legion Post 72 and VFW, both of Crawfordsville. Survivors in addition to the widow, Dorothy, are his mother, Elsie Johnson of rural Jamestown; two step-daughters, Mrs. Phil (Tona) Guinn of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Gary (Donna) Hockett of Waveland; a sister, Phyllis Emmert of rural Jamestown and a brother, Joe Johnson, also of rural Jamestown, and five grandchildren.² He was buried at Oak Hill Grant Avenue Cemetery, 1114 South Grant Avenue, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.² He was born on December 27, 1922 at Hendricks Co., Indiana.² He married Dorothy Frances Long, daughter of James Otis "Otis" Long and Valla Willora "Vallie" Conner, on October 1, 1983 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,2 Gerald Wayne "Johnnie" Johnson died on April 25, 1987 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 64.²

     Her Social Security Number was 520-62-5807.⁴ Marian T. Stoner was buried at Hulett Cemetery, Hulett, Crook Co., Wyoming.^5,6 She was born on May 8, 1909 at Apache, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.^4,6 As of May 11, 1929,her married name was Long.⁶ She married Wilbert Newell Long, son of James Otis "Otis" Long and Valla Willora "Vallie" Conner, on May 11, 1929.^1,2,6 Marian T. Stoner died on June 23, 2008 at Sundance, Crook Co., Wyoming, at age 99.^4,6 She HULETT, Wyo. - Marian T. Long, 99, Hulett, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the First Baptist Church in Hulett, with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Hulett Cemetery. Memorials will be given to the Hulett Senior Citizens Center and the First Baptist Church of Hulett. Marian was born on May 8, 1909, to Curtis and Veva (Talbott) Stoner in Apache, OK. The family moved to Indiana when she was a little girl. She grew up and graduated from high school in New Ross, IN. She married Wilbert Long on May 11, 1929, and they moved to a ranch at Seely, WY. In 1951, they moved to Hulett and purchased the clothing store. They owned and operated Long's Clothing Store for a number of years. At the age of 93, she moved to Sundance Assisted Living and then eventually to the nursing home. Marian enjoyed crocheting afghans for her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hulett and was active in the Hulett Women's Club. Marian is survived by her two sons, John (Shirley) Long of Sundance, and Joe (Debbie) Long of Camp Crook, SD; her daughter, Marilyn (Jerry) Knapp of Hulett; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, Charles Stoner of Monticello, IN. Marian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wilbert; her son James Curtis; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; one sister; and two brothers. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. on June 25, 2008.⁶

     William Marvin Long was buried at Alva Cemetery, Alva, Crook Co., Wyoming.³ He died in 1940 at Crook Co., Wyoming.³ He was born in 1940 at Crook Co., Wyoming.³

     Dorothy H. Maddox was buried at Jamestown I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Jamestown, Indiana.^1,3 She was born on December 25, 1921 at Raccoon, Putnam Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of April 1, 1939,her married name was Long.³ She married Darol Levin/Lavere Long, son of James Otis "Otis" Long and Valla Willora "Vallie" Conner, on April 1, 1939.^1,2,3 Dorothy H. Maddox died on March 12, 2008 at Indiana at age 86.^1,3 She Dorothy Long, 86, of Lizton, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Raccoon, Ind., to the late Cecil Verlin Maddox and Betty Frazier Maddox. Mrs. Long was a member of the Lizton Christian Church, American Legion Auxillary, N.A.P.S. League and Lizton Lions. She worked as a Postmaster in Advance and Lizton. Surviving are sons, Bus and Al Long; daughter, Sue Abston; brothers, Joe and Bob Maddox; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darol Long; brothers, Frank and Cecil Maddox; and sisters, Evelyn Purdue and Hazel Benge. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Porter Funeral Home, 315 W. Main St., Jamestown. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Porter Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Ponchot officiating. Interment will follow at the Jamestown I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Jamestown. Contributions may be made to Crown Pointe Assisted Living, 610 W. Crown Pointe Dr., Lebanon, IN 46052. Online condolences may be made at www.robertporterfuneralhome.com. on March 14, 2008.¹

     Darol E. "Bus" Long was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, Preble Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on January 14, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.^3,5,4 He married Betty J. Huff on June 24, 1995.⁴ Darol E. "Bus" Long died on September 26, 2008 at Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio, at age 68.^3,5,4 He Darol E. "Bus" Long, 68, of Camden, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Atrium Medical Center in Franklin Ohio. Born on Jan. 14, 1940, he was the son of the late Darol and Dorothy (Maddox) Long. Darol worked in the printing industry for 30 years. He spent several years with the Donnelly Corporation and worked for PIP in Indianapolis and Kettering, Ohio, and the last three years at the GM plant in Moraine, Ohio. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Betty J. Huff-Long; sister, Madonna Sue Abston; brother, Al Long; children, Mike Long, Jim Long, Kenny Long and Angie Bramblett, and eight grandchildren; daughters, Angela Isbell of Trenton, Ohio, and Tracy Weir of Camden, and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Advance Christian Church, 2675 S. Ind. 75, Advance. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Dr., 15120 LBX#, Chicago, IL 60693 or the American Lung Association of Ohio, 4050 Executive Park Dr., No. 402, Cincinnati, OH 45241. on September 30, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-1530.⁶ Alta Sadie Witt was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on October 18, 1908 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 As of November 11, 1925,her married name was Altice.⁵ She married Charlie Herbert Altice, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on November 11, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,5 Alta Sadie Witt died on August 3, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.¹ She Mrs. Alta Witt Altice, age 83, of Salem, passed away in Richfield Nursing Center Monday, August 3, 1992. She was a member of Church of Christ, Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Herbert Altice. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Wallace and Ginny Altice of Vallejo, Calif; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Henry Witt, Becky and Bob Kelley, all of Salem; Alice and Bobby Wirt, League City, Texas; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Bessie Routt, Virginia and Leonard Newman, brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Geneive Witt, all of Salem. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 5, 1992.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-2742.¹³ Wallace Ewell "Wally" Altice was born on February 19, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,5,7,8 He married Virginia Lee "Ginny" DeWitt on January 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Wallace Ewell "Wally" Altice died on January 7, 2004 at California at age 75.^13,4 He Wallace E. Altice, 75, of Vallejo, Calif., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2004. He was born in Salem, Va. and resided in Vallejo for more than 24 years. Wallace was an ordained minister, serving churches in Virginia, Mississippi, Nebraska and California. After retirement, he served as a volunteer chaplain at both San Quentin Prison and the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, where he worked closely with AIDS patients and their families. Wally was a graduate of Atlanta Christian College and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Benicia, Calif. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Virginia DeWitt Altice of Vallejo; sons, Christopher Altice of Vallejo and his daughter, Kimberly, Eric Altice and his wife, Miki and their children, Victoria and Kankuro of Los Angeles; sisters, Barbara Witt and Rebecca Kelley of Salem, Va. and Alice Wirt of Houston, Texas. on January 18, 2004.⁴

     Virginia Lee "Ginny" DeWitt was born on January 11, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of January 21, 1961,her married name was Altice.² She married Wallace Ewell "Wally" Altice, son of Charlie Herbert Altice and Alta Sadie Witt, on January 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Barbara Ann Altice was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9997.⁴ She was born on August 19, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,10 As of July 3, 1948,her married name was Price.³ She married Emory Wayne Price Sr. on July 3, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,11 As of circa 1971,her married name was Witt.⁶ Barbara Ann Altice married Henry Witt circa 1971.^1,6,8 Barbara Ann Altice died on October 23, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^4,10,6,12 She Barbara A. Witt, 74, of Salem, died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Alta Altice and a brother Wallace Altice. Surviving family include her husband of 33 years, Henry Witt; sons and daughters-in-law, Rusty Price, David and Penny Price, Chip and Debbie Price; grandchildren, Heather Hatcher, Lindsay Price, Channing Price, Sierra Price, Clay Price and Kaylee Price; great-grandchildren, Clifton Hatcher and Carder Miller; sisters and brothers-in-law, Becky and Bob Kelley, Alice and Bobby Wirt. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on October 25, 2004.⁶

     Rebecca Louise "Becky" Altice Rebecca Altice “Becky” Kelley died peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 90. Survived by her children, Jerry Kelley (Patty Givan), Michael Kelley (Kathy Kelley), Patricia Kelley Trail (Michael Trail), and Jeffrey Kelley (Shannon Kelley); grandchildren Ashley Karunaratne (Nilan Karunaratne), Andrew Kelley (Emily Rogers-Kelley), Megan Trevett (Joshua Trevett), Benjamin Kelley (Haleigh Kelley), Morgan Kelley, and Emily Kelley; great-grandchildren, Madison Karunaratne, Paige Karunaratne, Bryleigh Trevett, Olivia Karunaratne, Natalee Trevett, Charlotte Kelley, Hayden Kelley, and Katherine Ann Rogers-Kelley; along with cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Kelley; parents, Herbert and Alta Altice, mother and father-in-law, Mary and Jesse Kelley; siblings and their spouses, Wallace and Ginny Altice, Barbara and Henry Witt, Alice and Bob Wirt; brothers-in-law and their spouses, Edward Kelley, Odell and Gloria Kelley, Bill and Mary Lu Kelley, Randolph and Patsy Kelley. Becky was born on July 3, 1935, in Salem, Virginia. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1953. She met Bob Kelley while working at Tarpley’s in Salem. In 1952, she married Bob just two months after her graduation. Over the next few years, the couple welcomed four children into their home. Her children remember her as a strong woman who encouraged them to pursue their goals with a strong work ethic. She regularly sacrificed for her family; we were always her priority, and she often told folks how proud she was of her children. She was a very good cook, and once the family loved a dish, she was not allowed to leave it off the Thanksgiving or Christmas menus! She often said most of what she learned about cooking was from her mother-in-law, Mary Rock Kelley. She was the go-to babysitter for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always happy, “at least we think so” to have the little ones at “Nannie’s house”. Christmas at Nannie and Pawpaw’s was always fun! She loved her brother, Wally, and sisters, Barbara and Alice, dearly, missing them so much after their passing. She will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.⁷ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 3, 1935 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,8,7 As of August 29, 1953,her married name was Kelley.⁴ She married Robert Jacob "Bob" Kelley on August 29, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,8,9,7 Rebecca Louise "Becky" Altice died on January 3, 2026 at Virginia at age 90.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-1412.⁸ Robert Jacob "Bob" Kelley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 He Robert Jacob Kelley, 83, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. He was the owner of Kelley’s Market in several areas including Newcastle, Salem, Roanoke, Troutville, Glasgow, and Watsky’s Mill. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and golf. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jesse and Mary Kelley; siblings, Edward Kelley, Odell Kelley, Randolph Kelley, William Kelley, and Margaret Eloise Kelley; and sister-in-law, Marylou Kelley. His surviving family includes his wife, Rebecca Altice Kelley; sons, Jerry Kelley and girlfriend, Patty Givan, Michael Kelley and wife, Kathy, and Jeff Kelley and wife, Shannon; daughter, Patricia Kelley Trail and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Ashley Kelley Karunaratne and husband, Nilan, Joseph Andrew Kelley, Megan Kathleen Trevett and husband, Joshua, Ben Kelley, Morgan Kelley, and Emily Kelley; great-grandchildren, Madison and Paige Karunaratne; brother, Lewis Kelley; sisters-in-law, Gloria Kelley, and Patsy Kelley; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with military funeral honors.⁷ He was born on September 19, 1930 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,6 He married Rebecca Louise "Becky" Altice, daughter of Charlie Herbert Altice and Alta Sadie Witt, on August 29, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7,9 Robert Jacob "Bob" Kelley died on November 24, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,8,6,7

     Alice Pearl Altice Alice Pearl Wirt, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. She is with the Lord and so shall she ever be with the Lord. She was at peace and surrounded by her family and close friends as she left this world and was received into Heaven. A life well-lived has now received her reward. Alice is preceded in death by her mom and dad, Alta and Herbert Altice, her brother Wallace Altice and her sister Barbara Witt. Alice is survived by her loving husband and partner of 57 years, Bob, her sons Scott, Gary and Jason. Grandchildren Alec, Alyssa, Cole, Aaron, Makayla, Trinity, Jaidyn and Meghan, and her sister Becky Kelley of Virginia. Alice was born in Salem, Virginia on May 10, 1942. She met the love of her life, Bob, when she was 14 years old and they were married on August 6, 1960. Alice and Bob spent the first 21 years of their marriage in Fairborn, Ohio where Bob was stationed in the Air Force and where they started a family and raised their sons. The family moved to League City, Texas in the summer of 1980. Alice worked at Bay Area Christian School for 5 years as a teacher's aide and 18 years at Clear Creek ISD in the Food Service Department from which she retired in 2004. Alice built her home with love, acceptance, patience and affection and was warm and welcoming to friends and strangers alike. She was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for her family and friends and engaging in meaningful conversation around the table. Christmas was Alice?s favorite time of year and she loved putting smiles on the faces of her family with the many surprises she had for them during that time. She had a way of making each person feel special and loved and appreciated. And even though she thoroughly enjoyed the giving of gifts at Christmas time she always made sure that everyone close to her understood the true meaning of Christmas. She always pointed them to Jesus. Alice was strong in her Christian faith and loved her Lord with all her heart. She was a faithful member of Sagemont Church since 1992 where she taught Sunday school for many years. To the very end Alice exuded great concern for the souls of others with some of her last whispered words, "Bring them to Jesus". Alice was a counselor at the crisis Pregnancy Center for many years. We as her family look forward to a joyful reunion someday with our wife, mother, grandmother. What a joyous reunion that will be. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.³ She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8701 Almeda-Genoa, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.³ She was born on May 10, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of August 6, 1960,her married name was Wirt.⁵ She married Bobby Ray Wirt, son of Roy Washington Wirt Sr. and Annie Lee Wade, on August 6, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,7,5,8 Alice Pearl Altice died on November 27, 2017 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 75.³