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     Rhetta Mae Robertson was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-56-8157.⁵ She was born on May 11, 1944 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 She married Jackie Lee Neal Sr., son of Gussie Lee "Gus" Neal and Vivian Ellen McGhee, on May 16, 1964 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 16, 1964,her married name was Neal.³ Rhetta Mae Robertson died on February 23, 2005 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 60.^5,2 She Rhetta Robertson Neal, 60, of Narrows, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at her home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born May 11, 1944 in Narrows and was the daughter of the late Fred Emons and Maggie Louise Akers Robertson. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Alicia Neal; a sister, Rita Gautier; a brother-in-law, Roby Gautier; and a special friend, Rosetta Light. She was employed with Food Time in Narrows as an assistant manager, and attended Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Jackie Lee Neal, Sr; one son, Jackie Lee Neal, Jr. and wife, Alicia of Peterstown; three daughters, Kristi and Barry McGuyer, Lori Neal and Jimmy Cornwell, and Ashley and Jason Robertson, all of Narrows; one brother, Waddie and Barbara Robertson of Narrows; one sister, Ruby and Jackie Evans of Peterstown; seven grandchildren, Tyler and Abbigayle McGuyer of Narrows, Kalyn and Landon Neal of Peterstown, and Zachery, Jacob and Broderick Robertson, all of Narrows; a mother-in-law, Vivian Price; many special nieces and nephews; her friends at Food Time in Narrows; and special friends, Patty Hazelwood and Pearl Lucas. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on February 25, 2005.²

     Karen Alicia Neal was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She was born on September 29, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 She died on March 12, 1967 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 She Karen Alicia Neal, five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Neal of Narrows, Va., died suddenly at her home after a short illness. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a brother: Jackie Lee Neal, Jr., of the home; maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson of Narrows, and the paternal grandmother: Mrs. Vivian Price of Rich Creek, Va. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on March 13, 1967.⁴

     Claude O. "Jack" Johnson was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 234-48-9813.² He was born on July 3, 1934.^2,5 He married Irene Ruth Neal, daughter of Gussie Lee "Gus" Neal and Vivian Ellen McGhee, on February 12, 1993 at Kentucky.^1,3 Claude O. "Jack" Johnson died on June 17, 2009 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^2,4,5 He Mr. Claude O. "Jack" Johnson, 74, of Poca passed away June 17, 2009, in Thomas Memorial Hospital. Jack was a retired staff sergent from the Air Force and a member of Poca United Methodist Church. He is survived by his children, Mike Johnson of Charleston, Sherry Carter of Kentucky, Deborah Wallin of Texas, Claude Johnson Jr. of Oregon and Luke Johnson of Illinois; stepchildren, Brandi Gardner of Nitro and Chris Gautier of Hampton, Va; stepgrandchildren, Joel Gardner and Wyatt Gautier; and many grandchildren. A tribute to the life of Mr. Claude "Jack" Johnson will be at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens and Crematorium. Burial will follow in the memory gardens. on June 24, 2009.⁴

     Ralph Junior Hale was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 His Social Security Number was 225-58-8448.⁶ He was born on September 7, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6,11 He married Claudine Howard on January 7, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 Ralph Junior Hale died on May 5, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.^2,5 He FLOYD - Ralph Junior Hale, age 36, died at his home Saturday. Surviving his wife, Mrs. Claudine Howard Hale, Floyd; two daughters, Connie Sue and Teresa Ann, both at home; his father, Cebert Hale, Pilot; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Goad, Mrs. Ollie Trail, both of Floyd; three brothers, Edgar Hale, Copper Hill; Wayne Hale, Pilot; Carlis Hale, Roanoke. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on May 7, 1979.⁷

     Carlis Marvin Hale Carlis Marvin Hale, 79 of Blue Ridge, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 02, 2025. Carlis was born to Cebert and Algie Conner Hale in Floyd County, Virginia. He was one of seven children. He spent most of his adult life in Blue Ridge, Virginia. He was an entrepreneur and enjoyed buying and repairing rental properties. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad after over 30 years of service. He was considered by those who knew him as kind, caring, giving and a neighbor to all. Carlis is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Edgar and Vannie Sue Hale; nieces, Becky Owens, Martha Beckner, Connie Wade, Teresa Gibson, Sue Justice, Carol Cladwell, Durene Chavarria; nephews, James Hale, Amos Hale, Michael Goad, Ricky Goad, William Goad, Samuel Hale; sister-in-law, Brenda Hale; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment will follow in the Old Salem Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 25, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on February 2, 2025 at Virginia at age 79.⁴

     Larry Wayne Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He Larry Wayne “Smiley” Hale, 73 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cebert and Algie Hale; and his son, Daniel Hale; sisters, Ann Goad Slaughter and Ollie Trail; and brother, Ralph Hale. He worked at Rowe furniture for 55 years. He loved farming. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, who he always liked to tell people that he married when she was 14, Brenda Akers Hale; daughters, Brenda Sue Justice (Sam) and Durene Hale Chavarria (Mario); son, Samuel Hale; grandchildren, Davina Hall, Sarah Chavarria, Laura Chavarria, and Rebekah Chavarria; great-grandchildren, Abigail Morris, Nathanael Hall, Anna Hall, and Alaina Hall; brothers, Edgar Hale (Vannie Sue) and Carlis Hale; and special friend, Greg Janney. Interment will follow in the Cole Cemetery.³ He was born on April 11, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Brenda Marie Akers circa 1968.³ Larry Wayne Hale died on September 2, 2022 at Virginia at age 73.³

     Mary Louise Walraff Mary Ries, Mar 2, 1947 - Jul 1, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband Robert. Survived by her children, Kevin Smith, Melinda Machgan & Scott Bloomquist; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister Elizabeth Nelson and nieces & nephews. Inurnment Fort Snelling.² She was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.^3,4,2 She was born on March 2, 1947 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^3,4,1,2 As of February 24, 1978,her married name was Ries.⁵ She married Robert Roland Ries Jr., son of Robert Roland Ries Sr. and Lillian Adaway Poff, on February 24, 1978 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.⁵ Mary Louise Walraff died on July 1, 2017 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 70.^3,4,1,2

     Margaret Mary Deering was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 224-30-6819.³ Her married name was Sumner.¹ She married Brinton Hanley "Doc" Sumner, son of Dr. James Clint Sumner and Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence.¹ Margaret Mary Deering was born on May 14, 1922 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on May 3, 2009 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,3 She Margaret Deering Sumner, 86, of 2077 Bassett Heights Road, Bassett, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Stuart. She was born May 14, 1922, in Moneta to Henry A. Deering and Nola Starkey Deering. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brinton H. Sumner, and two sisters, Irene D. Pickle and Pearl Deering. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving is a brother, Warren H. Deering of California. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Revs. Tracy Freeman and R.T. Lawrence officiating. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. on May 4, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-62-7077.² Edwin Leroy Jones was born on February 5, 1940 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He married Angelea Virginia Flippen on May 23, 1959 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.⁵ Edwin Leroy Jones married Kathleen Reed circa 1967.³ Edwin Leroy Jones died on November 5, 2000 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, at age 60.^2,3 He Edwin L. Jones died Sunday at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was 60. Born in Keystone, W.Va., he lived in Boonton for 27 years before moving to Fairfield a year ago. Mr. Jones was a self-employed commercial contractor for eight years before retiring in 1999 due to illness. Before that, he was a heavy equipment operator at several area contractors. He served in the Marine Corps for 13 years including service during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Kathleen (Reed); two sons, Eddie M. of Fairfield and Dan L. of Boonton; three daughters, Eileen M. Koska of Denville, and Maureen A. and Susan M., both of Andover; a brother, Richard C. of Roanoke, Va; a sister, Wanda Cook of Pamplin, Va; and five grandchildren. on November 7, 2000.³

     Charles Luther Jones was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on June 16, 1938 at West Virginia.^3,4 He died on September 10, 1960 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 22.^3,4,5 He Charles Luther Jones Jr., a Check resident, drowned Saturday in the Yadkin River near Salisbury, N.C. A construction company worker, he was helping build a bridge over the river. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Jones Sr., Check; a sister, Miss Wanda Jones, Check; two brothers, Edwin Jones, New Bern, N.C.: and Richard Jones, Check; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Jones, Check; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sinda Thomas, Bud, W. Va. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. on September 12, 1960.⁵