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     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6321.⁵ Claudia Wayne Atkinson was buried at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.⁶ She was born on October 22, 1926 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,2,6 As of September 9, 1945,her married name was Colombo.⁷ She married Jerome R. "Jerry" Colombo on September 9, 1945 at Ossining, Westchester Co., New York.^2,7 Claudia Wayne Atkinson died on January 23, 2008 at Florida at age 81.^5,2,6 She Colombo, Claudia Wayne Atkinson, Dunedin, past away Jan. 23, 2008. Claudia was born in Jenkins Jones WV on Oct. 22, 1926. She was a graduate of New Port News High School and had worked in Virginia, New York, Safety Harbour Spa and the Bellview Biltmore as a telephone operator. Mr. & Mrs. Colombo were married Sept. 9, 1945. Mrs. Colombo is survived by her husband, Jerome (Jerry), and her 4 children, Donald, Jerilyn, Keith, Cathy, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. on January 26, 2008.²

     Nancy Ellen Atkinson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 16, 1928 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6,4 As of September 19, 1945,her married name was Lobdell.⁷ She married Bertram Dewitt "Bert" Lobdell on September 19, 1945 at Schroeppel, Oswego Co., New York.⁷ As of July 9, 1958,her married name was Richardson.⁸ Nancy Ellen Atkinson married John Oliver Richardson on July 9, 1958 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.^8,9 Nancy Ellen Atkinson died on February 29, 2012 at age 83.^5,6,4 She Nancy E. Richardson, Chesapeake - Mar 16, 1928 - Feb 29, 2012. She was a native of Jenkin Jones, W. Va., and a prayer counselor specializing in suicide prevention. She is survived by four sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. on March 4, 2012.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-52-2051.⁴ Thomas Wiley Marks was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 15, 1913 at Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Wertie Catherine Atkinson, daughter of Charles William Atkinson and Claudia Mae Hall, on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6,3 Thomas Wiley Marks died on July 20, 1983 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,3 He Thomas Wiley Marks, Lt. Cdr. Ret. U.S. Navy, age 70, died near his home Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Wertie Atkinson Marks; one son, Dorn G. Marks, one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Kitty) Austin; three grandchildren, Chad Thomas Marks, Catherine May Austin and Tammy Lee Austin, all of Check; one sister, Mrs. Viola Stinson, Madison Heights. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on July 22, 1983.³

     Bertram Dewitt "Bert" Lobdell was buried at Phoenix Rural Cemetery, Phoenix, Oswego Co., New York.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 084-16-7701.⁷ He was born on January 19, 1922 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^1,7,4,5,6,8 He married Nancy Ellen Atkinson, daughter of Charles William Atkinson and Claudia Mae Hall, on September 19, 1945 at Schroeppel, Oswego Co., New York.² Bertram Dewitt "Bert" Lobdell died on February 19, 2005 at Jensen Beach, Martin Co., Florida, at age 83.^1,7,6 He Bert D. Lobdell, 83, died on February 19, 2005 at his home. Born in Syracuse, NY, January 19, 1922. Graduated Phoenix, NY, High School and soon joined the US Army Air Force. He became a pilot and served with the 100th Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force, flying B-17 bombers from England during 1944. He completed 35 missions before returning to the United States. After the war, Mr. Lobdell found work with the Carrier Corporation at its' headquarters in Syracuse, where he became a Timestudy engineer. He stayed with carrier until his retirement in 1982. In 1985, Mr. Lobdell moved to Jensen Beach with his wife Grace, where he remained until his death. His interests included golf, fishing, bowling and watching the grass grow. He was an excellent horseshoe player and also enjoyed card games. Mr. Lobdell was predeceased by his wife Grace Lobdell in 2002. Survivors include sons Barry, Lobdell of Saranac Lake, Greg Lobdell of Port St. Lucie, FL, daughter Vicki Couch of Colorado Springs, CO, step daughters Gail Swinburne of Oswego, NY and Marie Johnson of Stamford, CT and a stepson, Richard Johnson of Canastota, NY. A sister, Eleanor Hughes, lives in Phoenix, NY. on February 22, 2005.⁶

     Virginia Mae Oatley Virginia Mae Oatley Atkinson “Ginny”, age 91 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born December 1, 1932 a daughter of the late Sidney and Bessie Ada Oatley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Atkinson; daughter, Rhonda Weaver; grandson, Lee Atkinson; great-grandson, Brady Nininger; brother, Robert “Bobby” Oatley; daughter-in-law, Carol Atkinson; and son-in-law; Terry Barnett. Surviving are her children, Gordon Atkinson, Vicki Barnett, Sherrie Hammerstron, Charles Atkinson, Carl Atkinson (Janet), Jacob Atkinson (Donna) and Deris Atkinson (Brittany); 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bernard Oatley (Lily); sister-in-law, Verna Oatley; step-mother, Winnie Oatley; and a half-sister, Joan Blee (Pat). Ginny was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness and was highly respected by her church. Ginny showed compassion to everyone she met including strangers. Her hard work never went unnoticed. A graveside memorial will be held on at the Wilson Cemetery, 941 Wilson Cemetery Road (Rt. 670), Check, Virginia.² She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Atkinson.³ She married Curtis Gordon Atkinson, son of Charles William Atkinson and Claudia Mae Hall.^3,4,2 Virginia Mae Oatley was born on December 1, 1932.^3,2 She died on September 11, 2024 at age 91.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-62-2448.⁸ Dorn Gordon Marks was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 7, 1948 at Rhode Island.^1,8,3,9 He married Nancy Lee Berube on May 23, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Dorn Gordon Marks and Nancy Lee Berube were divorced on December 23, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Dorn Gordon Marks married Elizabeth Ann Huff on April 22, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Dorn Gordon Marks died on June 3, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^8,2,3,4 He Dorn Gordon Marks, 59, of Check, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He served in the United States Navy. Dorn retired from G. E. after thirty plus years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Wertie Marks, and a special greatniece, Kassidy Foster. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Marks, of Check; son, Chad Thomas Marks, of Check; three stepsons, Roy Mabe, of Check, Dean Mabe, of Tampa, Fla., and Mickey Mabe, of Check; sister and brother-in-law, Kitty and Harold Austin, of Check; two nieces and spouses, Cathy and Paul Howell, and Tammy and Danny Foster, all of Check; three great-nieces, Courtney Foster, Sarah Howell and Nichole Howell, all of Check; special friends, Roger Dillard, Don Akers, and Cecil and Sharon Kidd. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. on June 6, 2008.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 012-36-7428.² Nancy Lee Berube was born on May 25, 1947 at Dighton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.^1,2 As of May 23, 1974,her married name was Marks.¹ She married Dorn Gordon Marks, son of Thomas Wiley Marks and Wertie Catherine Atkinson, on May 23, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Nancy Lee Berube and Dorn Gordon Marks were divorced on December 23, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Nancy Lee Berube died on December 13, 2006 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,3,5

     Catherine Dawn "Kitty" Marks Catherine "Kitty" Marks Austin, Aug 21, 1946 - Jun 06, 2026. Catherine “Kitty” Marks Austin, 79, of Check, Passed away peacefully on Saturday June 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harold Austin; parents, Thomas and Wertie Marks; brother, Dorn Marks; beloved granddaughter Kassidy Foster. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy (Paul) Howell, Tammy (Danny) Foster, three very special granddaughters Courtney (James) Bohnke, Sarah Howell, Nichole Howell; great grandchild, Colton Bohnke; nephew, Chad Marks. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 21, 1946 at Newport News, Virginia.^2,3,7,4 As of circa 1964,her married name was Austin.⁸ She married Harold Leroy Austin circa 1964.^1,8,5,6,7,4 Catherine Dawn "Kitty" Marks died on June 6, 2026 at Virginia at age 79.⁴

     Harold Leroy Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 9, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Catherine Dawn "Kitty" Marks, daughter of Thomas Wiley Marks and Wertie Catherine Atkinson, circa 1964.^1,2,5,6,4,7 Harold Leroy Austin died on November 23, 2017 at Virginia at age 74.^2,4 He Harold Leroy Austin, 74, of Check Va., passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017. He served his country in the Virginia National Guard and was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmon Austin; brother, Eddie Austin; and beloved granddaughter, Kassidy Foster. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Kitty Austin; two daughters, Cathy (Paul) Howell, Tammy (Danny) Foster; three very special granddaughters, Courtney Foster, Sarah Howell, Nichole Howell; mother, Margie Beckelheimer; two brothers, Leon Austin, Gerald Austin; sister, Loretta Austin; several nieces; nephews; and cousins. Interment will follow at Wilson cemetery. on November 26, 2017.²

     Jerome R. "Jerry" Colombo was buried at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.² He Jerome R. Colombo, 93, of Fort Myers, passed away October 15, 2015. He was born June 15, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY. He He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He is survived by his two sons, Donald and Keith Colombo.⁵ He was born on June 15, 1922 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^4,2,5 He married Claudia Wayne Atkinson, daughter of Charles William Atkinson and Claudia Mae Hall, on September 9, 1945 at Ossining, Westchester Co., New York.^1,3 Jerome R. "Jerry" Colombo died on October 15, 2015 at Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida, at age 93.⁵

     Carol Ann Buchanan was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 1, 1953 at Wise Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 30, 1979,her married name was Atkinson.¹ She married Curtis Gordon Atkinson II, son of Curtis Gordon Atkinson and Virginia Mae Oatley, on December 30, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Carol Ann Buchanan died on November 8, 2020 at age 67.³

     Rhonda Lynn Atkinson Rhonda Lynn Weaver passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on October 26, 2023, at the age of 61. Rhonda is predeceased by her father, Curtis Gordon Atkinson. Rhonda is survived by her mother, Virginia Atkinson; two sons: Deris (Brittany) Atkinson, Shane (Ashley) Phillips, loving grandchildren: Kiersten (Justin) Stogner, Brett Atkinson, Ahmie Arriaga, Curtis Phillips, Roxanne Phillips, William Atkinson, her 1st great grand-child; Lennon Stogner, many siblings; Curtis Gordon Atkinson II, Charles Atkinson, Carl (Janet) Atkinson, Jacob (Donna) Atkinson, Sherrie Hammerstrom, Vicki Barnett, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by two very close friends, Madeline Harris, and Shawna Ferrin. Rhonda Lynn Weaver was born at Elsworth Airforce Base in South Dakota on July 18th, 1962. She graduated from Franklin County in 1980. Rhonda enjoyed horseback riding. She liked art and enjoyed spending time drawing and coloring. She liked spending time playing card games with family. Her favorite game was mad libs. She was an avid animal lover.⁴ She was born on July 18, 1962 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Pennington Co., South Dakota.^1,4 As of September 17, 1979,her married name was Phillips.¹ She married Jimmy Allen Phillips on September 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Rhonda Lynn Atkinson and Jimmy Allen Phillips were divorced on April 22, 1988 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ As of July 30, 1988,her married name was Hodges.¹ Rhonda Lynn Atkinson married Harold Alton Hodges on July 30, 1988 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 5, 1998,her married name was Weaver.¹ Rhonda Lynn Atkinson married James William Weaver on June 5, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Rhonda Lynn Atkinson died on October 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 61.⁴