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     Her Social Security Number was 223-03-5825.⁷ Fay Dawson Black was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Snyder.² She married Unknown Snyder.² Fay Dawson Black was born on July 19, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 She died on February 6, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^7,2,4 She SNYDER, Fay D. Black, 90, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at her home in the care of her nieces, Phyllis Kane and June Hutchins and a nephew, J. Lewis Black. She is survived by other nieces and nephews. Interment of her ashes will be Saturday, February 9, at 11 a.m. in the Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. Pastor Dan Walker will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to Copper Hill United Methodist Church, 1522 Daniels Run Road, N.E., Check, Va. 24072. Grateful thanks to Adventa Hospice, Brambleton Drug, and Lincare Personnel. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory. on February 8, 2002.²

     Russell Lewis Page was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born circa 1879 at Virginia.¹ He married Cora Lee Hoback, daughter of Noah William Hale Hoback and Adeline Elizabeth Oyler, circa 1925.^1,2 Russell Lewis Page died on May 2, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     E. G. Hoback was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ E. G. Hoback was born on June 8, 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ E. G. Hoback died on February 27, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     M. A. Hoback was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ M. A. Hoback was born on April 30, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ M. A. Hoback died on March 8, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.¹

     F. A. Hoback was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ F. A. Hoback was born in December, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ F. A. Hoback died in July, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 364-03-5647.³ Agnes Smith McIntyre was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁴ She was born on August 21, 1900 at Scotland.^5,1,2,3 As of May 27, 1927,her married name was Black.⁶ She married James Leslie Black, son of James Alexander Black and Cora Lee Hoback, on May 27, 1927 at Ohio.⁶ Agnes Smith McIntyre and James Leslie Black were divorced on October 14, 1940 at Wayne Co., Michigan.⁶ Agnes Smith McIntyre died on February 14, 1982 at Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 81.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-9377.³ Nellie Dagman Jensen was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on December 16, 1896 at Michigan.^3,2 As of March 1, 1924,her married name was Black.¹ She married Lyle Frazier Black, son of James Alexander Black and Cora Lee Hoback, on March 1, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2 Nellie Dagman Jensen died on April 19, 1983 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 86.^3,2

     Doris Elizabeth Janney was buried at Economy Cemetery, 1690 Ridge Road Ext., Economy, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ Her married name was Tarquinio.⁵ She married Albert Sesto Jerome Tarquinio.⁵ Doris Elizabeth Janney was born on June 15, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,6 She died on August 8, 1971 at Ambridge, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, at age 52.^5,9

     General Arnold Janney Jr. was born on March 21, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He died on October 24, 1944 at age 23; Died at sea during WWII, awarded Purple Heart Medal.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 181-16-5952.⁴ Frances Lee Janney and Alex Kira were divorced.⁵ Frances Lee Janney was born on July 25, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of October 24, 1942,her married name was Kira.^4,6 She married Alex Kira on October 24, 1942.⁶ As of December 19, 1960,her married name was Nimec.⁵ Frances Lee Janney married Michael Nimec on December 19, 1960 at Winchester, Virginia.⁵ Frances Lee Janney died in March, 1978 at age 55.⁴

     Bernice Viola Janney was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, McKees Rocks, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ Her married name was Masters.⁶ She was born on July 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of August 17, 1942,her married name was Miestchanovich.⁵ She married Willard Alexander John Miestchanovich on August 17, 1942 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.^5,6,9 Bernice Viola Janney died on September 1, 2014 at Pennsylvania at age 89.⁶ She Masters, Bernice (Janney) at her daughter's home, with her family by her side, on Monday, September 1, 2014, Bernice, age 89, of Presston. Beloved wife of the late Willard J. Masters; loving mother of Wayne R. Masters, Sr., Jayne E. (Richard H.) Augustine, and Andrew P. Laskowsky and his late wife, Sally A. Laskowsky; dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; loving sister of Faye V. Florimonte, Alan D. (Janet) Janney, Nancy A. Marr, and the late Richard B., Charles P., A. Ray and G. A. Janney, Jr., Doris Tarquinio, and Frances Nimec. Bernice was a waitress for over 40 years at Palmer's Restaurant and felt that she was blessed to have her loving family, friends and neighbors. on September 5, 2014.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 200-20-4812.⁹ Richard Blayne Janney was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁶ He was born on June 24, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,10,9 He married Mary Louise Hadosky on September 15, 1949 at McKees Rocks, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^5,11 Richard Blayne Janney died on September 24, 2010 at Fairfield Co., Ohio, at age 83.^10,6,9,11

     His Social Security Number was 173-24-0075.² Amos Ray Janney married Ann Josephine Kurtz.⁹ Amos Ray Janney and Ann Josephine Kurtz were divorced.⁹ Amos Ray Janney was born on April 14, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on March 24, 2006 at Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.^2,5 He A. Ray Janney, 76, formerly of Preston, Stowe, died Friday, March 24, 2006, at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County. Beloved father of Scott R.P. (Rebecca), Randy J. and the late David Ray Janney. Proud grandfather of David H. Dear brother of Bernice Masters; Nancy Marr; Faye Florimonte; Richard B., Charles P. and Alan D. Janney and the late Doris Tarquinio, G.A. Janney Jr. and Frances Nimec. on March 25, 2006.⁵

     Eugene Atkinson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 14, 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Lena Gertrude Hoback, daughter of Noah William Hale Hoback and Gillie Anne Sowers, on April 16, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Eugene Atkinson died on June 30, 1951 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.⁵

     Eugene Ford Atkinson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Janette Beryl Moses, daughter of Gordon Archie Moses and Lola Geneva "Lake" Spangler.⁴ Eugene Ford Atkinson was born on April 26, 1915 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,3,6 He died on May 5, 1966 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.^4,2,5

     William Bane Atkinson Sr. was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ He was born on June 16, 1910 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Claudine Mason John in July, 1929 at New Jersey.^1,2,6 William Bane Atkinson Sr. married Nancy Margaret Kelsey on May 4, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ William Bane Atkinson Sr. died on June 17, 2009 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 99.¹ He William Bane Atkinson Sr., 99, of Blacksburg, Va., died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. He was born in McDowell, W.Va. on June 16, 1910, to the late Eugene and Lena Hoback Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Claudine John Atkinson; two brothers, Ward Stanford Atkinson and Eugene Ford Atkinson; and stepson, Jack Ridinger. Bane was a member of the Blacksburg United Methodist Church; attended elementary and high school in Shawsville, Va; attended Roanoke College from 1928 to 1929; attended and was an instructor at the National Business College in Roanoke from 1930 to 1931; manager of Medical Arts Building in Roanoke from 1931 to 1939; employed at Hercules Powder Company in Radford, Va. and Minden, La. from 1940 to 1945; employed at Burlington Mills in Radford, Va. from 1945 to 1954 and he owned the Atkinson Insurance Agency in Blacksburg from 1954 to 1975. In 1962, he was appointed treasurer and later named executive director of the Blacksburg VPI Sanitation Authority from which he retired in 2002; he has two Rotary sponsored Endowed scholarships in his name at New River Community College; was past president of the Blacksburg Rotary Club and helped lead the initiation of other New River Valley Rotary Clubs. He is survived by his wife, Margaret R. Atkinson, of Blacksburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Bane and Sue Atkinson, of Roanoke, and John M. and Debra Atkinson, of Manassas; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two step daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Joe Bean, Lucy and Jerry King; stepdaughter-in-law, Judy Ridinger, and their families. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Blacksburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Reggie Tuck officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. Mr. Atkinson's remains will lie in state an hour prior to the service. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on June 18, 2009.¹

     Claudine Mason John was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 223-38-5578.⁶ She was born on April 30, 1908 at Catawba Valley, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 As of July, 1929,her married name was Atkinson.³ She married William Bane Atkinson Sr., son of Eugene Atkinson and Lena Gertrude Hoback, in July, 1929 at New Jersey.^1,2,3 Claudine Mason John died on May 24, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.^6,2,5 She ATKINSON, Claudine John, 87, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, May 24, 1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg. She was born April 30, 1908 in Catawba Valley, Montgomery County, near MacDonald Mill and reared in Shawsville, the daughter of Milton Mason and Lavenia Burton John. She is survived by her husband, William Bane Atkinson; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Bane Jr. and Sue Burton Atkinson, Peachtree City, Ga. and John MacDonald and Debra L. Atkinson, Manassas. Surviving grandchildren and spouses are Cynthia A. and Gerald M. Keeling, Bedford, Steven Bane Atkinson, Manassas, Bruce M. and Cathy P. Atkinson, Greensboro, N.C., Leslie Anne Atkinson, New York City, N.Y., Anthony B. and Kathryn L. Atkinson, Glen Allen, Laura A. Cunningham, Peachtree City, Ga., Brett K. Atkinson, Atlanta, Ga., and Jason C. and Paige L. Weikle, Manassas; great-grandchildren are Shawn, Nicholas and Adam Keeling, all of Bedford, Robert J. Atkinson, Greensboro, N.C., Kaitlyn and Michael Atkinson, Glen Allen, and Zachary Cunningham, Peachtree City, Ga. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Cleo John and Ruth John, both of Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 1995, at Blacksburg United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Herbert Hobbs officiating, followed by interment in Sherwood Cemetery, Salem. (she was actually buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg) In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial may be made to Blacksburg Rescue Squad or St. Jude's Children Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on May 26, 1995.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-0916.⁸ Ward Sanford Atkinson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9 He married Mary Currin Givens.¹⁰ Ward Sanford Atkinson was born on August 6, 1912 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4,5 He died on November 20, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^8,4,9

     William Bane Atkinson Jr. was born on April 15, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Sue Elizabeth Burton on September 15, 1951 at Franktown, Northampton Co., Virginia.^2,3 William Bane Atkinson Jr. died on July 6, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁵ He William Bane Atkinson Jr., of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the age of 87. Bane was born on April 15, 1930. He was in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1958. He retired from Kawneer AMAX in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Sue Atkinson; his children, Cindy Appel, Steve Atkinson, Tony Atkinson and Laura Eades; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. on July 9, 2017.⁵

     John MacDonald Atkinson John MacDonald Atkinson, Saturday, October 27th, 1934 - Tuesday, October 1st, 2019. On October 1, 2019, John Atkinson passed away peacefully at the age of 84. John was born on October 27, 1934 in Shawsville, Virginia to William Bane and Claudine Atkinson. He attended Roanoke College and received a Bachelor’s degree from University of Richmond. He was a practicing CPA for over 60 years. He was married to his soulmate Debbie, had three children and two step children all of whom he adored. Johnny was raised in the Shenandoah Valley and had a deep love of the state, its history and its beauty. He spent his entire life in the state helping others and his communities. He gave his time and talents chairing numerous organizations including Rotary Club, Prince William Hospital, Chamber of Commerce and Historic Manassas. He established an academic scholarship at Roanoke College and also supported numerous initiatives with Wintergreen Resort. He was a founding member and President of Evergreen Country Club, and spent much of his life with a golf club in his hand. Whether it was teaching his family, sharing that passion with friends and loved ones or playing as many different courses as he could, his mind was never far from the game. His five hole-in-ones can attest to his love and tenacity with the sport. Johnny also had an insatiable curiosity for Civil War history. So much so, he spent eight summers taking courses which took him and his wife across the entire state visiting every Virginia battlefield. He often commented how much Debbie must love him to be his sidekick during those day-long excursions. Johnny’s ability to connect with all he met through his empathy, sense of humor and genuineness will continue through all those he touched. Johnny was preceded in death by his mother Claudine, father William Bane Sr., and brother William Bane Jr. He is survived by his wife Debbie, children Bruce (Cathy), Leslie (Rita) and Brett, stepchildren Jason and Paige and grandchildren Bobby, Grant and Claire.⁴ He and Margaret Lee Campbell were divorced.³ John MacDonald Atkinson was born on October 27, 1934 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Eleanor Gail Kimble on August 20, 1955 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁵ John MacDonald Atkinson and Eleanor Gail Kimble were divorced on July 29, 1982.³ John MacDonald Atkinson married Margaret Lee Campbell on January 8, 1983 at Prince William Co., Virginia.³ John MacDonald Atkinson married Debra Lynn Shaver on October 23, 1993 at Manassas, Virginia.³ John MacDonald Atkinson died on October 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 84.⁴

     Paul Brown Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 23, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,6 He married Ruby Alice Wickham, daughter of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on June 25, 1933 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^9,5,8 Paul Brown Sisson died on April 1, 1942 at Fontana Dam, Swain Co., North Carolina, at age 30; Died in from a fractured skull from a tractor accident while working on the Fontana dam during a TVA project.^3,4,7 He The body of Paul B. Sisson, 30, of Shawsville, Va., today was to be sent from Mann's to Christlansburg, Va., for services and burial. Mr. Sisson was killed instantly yesterday by the fall of a boulder while at work on Fontana Dam. He leaves his wife Mrs., Ruby Sisson of Fontana; a son, Kenneth C; parents Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sisson of Shawsville, and three brothers. on April 2, 1942.⁷

     Lynn Sherwood Sisson Lynn S. Sisson, 40-year-old chairman of the Montgomery County board of supervisors, died Saturday afternoon enroute to a Radford hospital. Sisson who was head of the Piedmont Cemetery Association was helping to dig a grave when he suffered a heart attack. Friends and business associates said he was not known to have had any previous heart conditions. A native of the Otey community on Rt. 1, Shawsville, Sisson during his young manhood was engaged in construction work on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other highways. For reasons of health, he returned to the Otey neighborhood about 15 years ago, purchased a general store owned by his aunt, Mrs. Effie Jewell and had operated it since. He and his brother, Hugh Sisson also bought old Allegheny Springs resort property, and had been selling it jointly in small parcels. Sisson was a charter member of the community Ruritan Club and was active in the affairs of the Piedmont Methodist Church. A Republican, he was not active in political affairs until 1959 when he ran for the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors from the Alleghany district. He defeated a Democrat, John Echols, who had been a member for several years. He became chairman of the board this year and was a candidate for re-election. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma B. Sisson, two sons, James L. and Jerry Sisson, and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Sisson, all of Shawsville; two brothers, Hugh Sisson, Shawsville and Vance Sisson, Laredo, Tex.⁵ He was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Emma Bandy.^4,6 Lynn Sherwood Sisson was born on July 24, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on August 17, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 49.^3,4,5

     George Vance Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 17, 1916 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Ruby Alice Wickham, daughter of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, on March 6, 1956 at Perry, Houston Co., Georgia.^11,4,12 George Vance Sisson died on April 21, 1984 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 67.^3,5,12,7 He Master Sgt. (retired) George V. Sisson, 67, of 827 35th Ave. Drive, W., Palmetto, died Saturday (April 21 1984) in James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, Tampa. Formerly of Shawsville, Sisson retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1964 after 21 years service. He served in the China-Burma-lndia Theater during World War II and in the Korean conflict. He was decorated with the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal during his service career. He is survived by his wife, Ruby W., of Palmetto; a stepson, Kenneth C., of Shawsville; and two granddaughters. on April 24, 1984.⁷

     Luther Lee Stewart was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,4,6 He married Agnes Pearl Welsh.⁷ Luther Lee Stewart was born on January 28, 1875 at Virginia.^2,8,5 He died on July 9, 1941 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.^2,3,4,6

     His Social Security Number was 544-22-9830.⁵ Charles Thomas Stewart was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Coos Bay, Coos Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on February 22, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5,6 He married Emily Ellen York on August 14, 1905 at Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado.^2,8 Charles Thomas Stewart died on July 3, 1951 at Coos Co., Oregon, at age 75.⁹

     Noah Walter Stewart was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 719-05-6536.⁴ He married Effie Unknown.⁸ Noah Walter Stewart was born on January 2, 1878 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He married Orphia J. Mosley on January 1, 1912 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,10 Noah Walter Stewart died on August 14, 1962 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 84.⁸ He Funeral services for Noah W. Stewart, 84, formerly a Bluefield, who died Tuesday at his home in Melbourne, Fla., will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Dr. James T. Browning will officiate, and burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Bluefield Masonic Lodge No. 160, of which he was a member, will be in charge of graveside rites. Stewart was affiliated with the Norfolk and Western Railway for 49 years, retiring as conductor in 1946. he was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church. Bluefield Elks Lodge, and Chapter No. 66, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Effie M. Stewart; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Cook of Huntington and Mrs. Dora Hyer of Morristown, N.J; and a brother, F. M. Stewart of Princeton. on August 16, 1962.⁸