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     His Social Security Number was 233-68-9684.⁸ James William "Bill" "Tank" Stephens was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 28, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,3,4 He married Rosemary Smith Chitwood on June 13, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,9 James William "Bill" "Tank" Stephens died on December 3, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^8,2,5 He James William (Bill) (Tank) Stephens, 63, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home following a short illness. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary Chitwood Stephens; brother, John Marvin (Chuck) Stephens II; father, John Marvin Stephens (John Henry); and mother, Evelyn Peters Stephens. Bill was a well known high school athlete. He attended Jefferson and Patrick Henry High Schools where he excelled in football, wrestling and track and field. He later went on to Clemson University where he played football. Bill was also well known in regard to his involvement in high school officiating (basketball/football) and fast pitch softball (Oak Hall Caps). He was an avid golfer, participating on several Hunting Hills Country Club Hall of Fame teams. Bill enjoyed SCCA sports car racing and on occasion modified vehicles to create memorable sports cars. He had the drive to pursue many diverse business ventures. From selling class rings for Jostens in the 70's to participating in the growth of Oak Hall Cap and Gown in the 80's to owning and operating a specialty car dealership (General Imports) in the 90's and finally fulfilling his life long dream of opening Tank's Bar-B-Que in 2002. His civic involvement included Chairperson of the Roanoke Valley MS Society and Roanoke Civic Center Commission. Surviving are his daughters, Mary Lynn Stephens Wright, Anne Stephens Craig and their husbands, Douglas R. Wright and Andrew F. Craig; sister, Virginia Morton and husband, Vincent. Also surviving are Bills (Poppies) five beloved grandchildren, Rachael Elizabeth Wright, Justin Douglas Wright, Natalie Rose Craig, William Thomas Wright and Caroline Grace Craig; and several cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend very special thanks to Nellie Barnes, John Trumbo, Burt and Melinda Albert, Carlton Wasky, Joyce Williams, Nancy Larson and the Bower family. They would also like to thank the staff on the 2nd floor at Richfield Retirement Community and the staff on the cardiac wing of Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital for their wonderful care. Special thanks to Dr. Phillip Bushkar, Dr. Stephen Harris and Dr. Jeff Fleisher (Va. Beach). Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 6, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-60-3664.³ Rosemary Smith Chitwood was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 17, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of June 13, 1964,her married name was Stephens.¹ She married James William "Bill" "Tank" Stephens, son of John Marvin Stephens Jr. and Evelyn Mary Peters, on June 13, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Rosemary Smith Chitwood died on September 17, 2003 at Virginia at age 62.^3,2 She STEPHENS, Rosemary Chitwood, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on her 62 nd birthday, Wednesday, September 17, 2003, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Irna Chitwood and her mother-in-law, Evelyn P. Stephens. Surviving are her loving husband of 39 years, Bill "Tank" Stephens; her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lynn and Doug Wright of Roanoke and Anne and Andrew Craig of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Rachael, Justin, and Will Wright, Natalie and Caroline Craig; a sister, Jane Chitwood Halsey of Independence, Va; a brother, Joseph Chitwood of Roanoke; four nephews and three nieces. Also remembered are special friends, Susan Dixon, Jenny Litos, Kaye Hylton, and Kay Lanter, all of Roanoke. Rosemary "Rosie" was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church for over thirty years and taught Sunday School for a number of years. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the people who have cared for Rosemary during her illness, Nellie Barnes, Dr. Timothy Hormel, the loving staff at the Joseph C. Thomas Center, the Recovery and Care Center at Richfield, and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Many thanks to the Alzheimer's Association for their love and support. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2003, at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel (989-3131). on September 19, 2003.²

     Rollin Pearsall White was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, West 10th Street, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 6, 1886 at Shelburne, Chittenden Co., Vermont.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Clyde Helen Stephens, daughter of Harry Millhouse Stephens and Mary James "Molly" Gowen, on September 17, 1938 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,3 Rollin Pearsall White died on June 25, 1979 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 232-58-4876.² Cynthia Katherine Huffman was born on October 21, 1892 at Swords Creek, Russell Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 2, 1941,her married name was Stewart.³ She married Roy Langdon Stewart, son of John Washington Stewart and China Ellen Iddings, on February 2, 1941 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Cynthia Katherine Huffman died on May 20, 1972 at age 79.²

     His Social Security Number was 134-01-0906.² George Joseph Musalino was born on February 22, 1911 at Dunkirk, Chautauqua Co., New York.^1,2,3 He married Mabel Laura Stewart, daughter of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie Mae Wilson, on December 19, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ George Joseph Musalino died on June 9, 2001 at Tennessee at age 90.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-10-2987.² Eldria Arline Worrell was born on October 28, 1909 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of November 27, 1932,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Rev. Garfield Washington Stewart, son of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie Mae Wilson, on November 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Eldria Arline Worrell died on July 7, 1991 at West Virginia at age 81.²

     Mary Zella Bradley was born circa 1912 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of November 29, 1932,her married name was Stewart.³ She married Joshua David Stewart, son of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie Mae Wilson, on November 29, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Mary Zella Bradley and Joshua David Stewart were divorced on April 30, 1947 at Smyth Co., Virginia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-18-2770.² Roxie Bertha Gay Hall was buried at Dogwood Cemetery, Maysville, Jones Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on September 15, 1915 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of May 11, 1936,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Randolph Henry Stewart, son of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie Mae Wilson, on May 11, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Roxie Bertha Gay Hall died on December 3, 1997 at Gastonia, Gaston Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^2,5,3 She GASTONIA - Mrs. Roxie Bertha Gay Mutter, 82, died Dec. 3, 1997 at home. She was a native of Roanoke County, VA, and a retired restaurant owner. She was the daughter of the late Paris S. and Susie A. Craghead Hall and wife of the late William McKinley Mutter. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ann Jarman of Gastonia; a sister, Bera Walton of Salem, VA; and a grandson, Michael Adam Jarman of Gastonia. Graveside services will be held at Dogwood Cemetery in Maysville, NC. on December 6, 1997.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-8670.³ Mildred Lois Carr was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on June 17, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5,2 As of September 19, 1949,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Joshua David Stewart, son of Roy Langdon Stewart and Oakie Mae Wilson, on September 19, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Mildred Lois Carr died on February 25, 2012 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,4,5,6 She Mildred Lois Cotton, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Carr; her son, Ray Fodor; her sister, Jackie Moorehead; and her brother, Bill Carr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Cotton; children, Jerry McDonald and wife, Mary Kay, Shelia Stewart Painter, Chuck Fodor and wife, Betsy, and Denise Andrews and husband, Mike; stepchildren, Bret Cotton, Bart Cotton, Robert Cotton, Cheryl Jones, Cassandra Wheeler, Bonnie Lumpkin, and Gloria Burdett; grandchildren, Tina Kent, Joshua Stewart, Travis Fodor, Matthew Fodor, Jacob Fodor, Alex Fodor, and Amanda Fodor; 25 stepgrandchildren; and great-grandchildren, Zachary Kent and Carter Stewart; two sisters, Norene St. Clair and Loretta Stafford; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mildred was a retired supervisor from Maid Bess Corporation in Salem. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. She loved her husband, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also loved roses, dancing and crossword puzzles. She was a strong woman, full of life and laughter, kindness, generosity, and love. She will be dearly missed. A period of visitation will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012, in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Burial Park in Roanoke. Layman Jerry McDonald will officiate. on March 2, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 170-26-9822.⁵ Richard Allen Wilking was buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville, Cattaraugus Co., New York.² He was born on April 6, 1935 at Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5,3 He died on April 17, 2004 at New York at age 69.^2,5,4 He Richard A. Wilking, April 17, 2004, loving companion of Thelma LaVelle; father of Connie Wilking, Crystal Millard and the late Camille Anauo; grandfather of four; brother of the late Joseph Wilking. on April 19, 2004.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5689.² Carlos Edward Jarrell married Madelyn Stone, daughter of Wade S. "Shug" Stone and Mary E. Basham.¹ Carlos Edward Jarrell was born on October 12, 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on January 18, 1986 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 71.²