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     Shelton Lee Stump was born on June 21, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on April 22, 2019 at Virginia at age 78.² He Shelton Lee Stump, 78, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, William Irvin and Ora Mae Stump. Survivors include sister, Dorothy M. Ferris; niece, Christina Sixbey; great-niece and nephew, Savannah and Brandon Sixbey; and great-great niece, Hazel Sixbey, all of whom were his pride and joy; special fishing buddies, James and Junior Yopp; special cousins, Shirley and Alice Ferris and Helen Keyton. Shelton was a very special brother. We went everywhere and did everything together. on April 24, 2019.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2073.³ Zella S. Sifers was born on September 1, 1921 at Elkhorn, Pike Co., Kentucky.^2,3 As of April 25, 1938,her married name was Blackwell.⁵ She married Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell, son of Major Harrison Blackwell and Mattie Ellen Duncan, on April 25, 1938 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia.⁵ Zella S. Sifers and Cecil Abraham "Shorty" Blackwell were divorced on June 10, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Zella S. Sifers died on July 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^3,4

     Infant Blackwell was buried at Givens Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 27, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She died on August 29, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Elizabeth Williams was born on August 20, 1913 at Virginia.² As of September 11, 1986,her married name was Blackwell.¹ She married Thomas Ray Blackwell, son of Major Harrison Blackwell and Mattie Ellen Duncan, on September 11, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Williams and Thomas Ray Blackwell were divorced on March 23, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Tennie Lucilla Andrews was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8155.⁵ She was born on July 29, 1893 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of August 30, 1930,her married name was Smith.⁶ She married Harman Lee Smith, son of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on August 30, 1930 at Bristol, Virginia.^6,1,7,4 Tennie Lucilla Andrews died on March 3, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,3,4 She Mrs. Tennie Andrews Smith, age 83, of 1805 Westover Ave., S.W., died in a local hospital Thursday morning. She was the widow of Harman L. Smith. Mrs. Smith was a member of Carrie Lee Chapter #108, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are two brothers, Victor L. Andrews, Chestnut Mt., Ga; Edward M. Andrews, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Orie A. Davis, Hendersonville, N.C; Mrs. Mary V. Andrews, Daleville; Mrs. Barbara Yarbrough, Fair Oaks, Calif. Interment will be in Fair View. on March 5, 1977.⁴

     Hazel Hall Simpkins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,4 Her Social Security Number was 578-36-2081.⁶ She was born on January 1, 1901 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,6 As of November 12, 1924,her married name was Smith.² She married Harman Lee Smith, son of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on November 12, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Hazel Hall Simpkins and Harman Lee Smith were divorced on January 25, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Hazel Hall Simpkins died on June 7, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,5,4 She Miss Hazel Hall Simpkins, age 84, of McVitty House, died Saturday in a local hospital. She was a daughter of Jessee Wade and Cora French Hall Simpkins and a granddaughter of Andrew Jackson Simpkins. She was a graduate of National Business College and a retired Civil Service employee. Miss Simpkins served as Regent of the Fort Lewis Chapter of DAR and president of Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church, the VA-VS Advisory Committee for the Salem Veterans Hospital, and was a charter member of President Reagan's Task Force. Miss Simpkins was elected to the Biographical Publication Personalities of the South. Surviving are one brother, Frank T. Simpkins, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. on June 10, 1985.⁴

     Charles Arlen Cheek Sr. Charles Arlen Cheek, born January 10, 1930, passed peacefully in his home into the arms of his Savior, surrounded by his family, on February 1, 2024. Charles, also known as Buddy to his family, is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Mamie Cheek; his siblings, Evelyn, Otis Jr., Dottie, and Edith; and his son, Charles Arlen Jr. He is survived by his wife of 72.5 years, Mary Louise Ferguson Cheek; his children, Mark (Lisa), David (Jennifer), Graham (Andrea), Jeannie (Doug), and Carla (Arturas); 15 fabulous grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a plethora of cousins and other relatives. Charles was raised in Roanoke, VA, where he graduated from Jefferson Senior High School and attended Southern Business College. With the outbreak of the Korean War, he joined the United States Air Force. He served and lived in Vermont, Texas, Korea, and Virginia (Langley Air Force Base). While in Korea, Charles earned the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars. Upon discharge from the Air Force, Charles graduated from the College of William and Mary. He worked and subsequently retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections where he was a Certified Internal Auditor. God blessed Charles with leadership and selflessness, which was evident in his association with St. Andrews United Methodist Church (principally as Chairman of the Trustees); Tuckahoe Little League (manager and president); Tuckahoe Sports Inc. (board member and president); YMCA Indian Guides (Nations Chief), J. R. Tucker Booster Club (president), Youth Football (coach and manager), and various professional organizations.³ He was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 10, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mary Louise Ferguson, daughter of Francis Eugene Ferguson Jr. and Zena Matilda "Mattie" Smith, on July 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 Charles Arlen Cheek Sr. died on February 1, 2024 at Virginia at age 94.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-9877.⁴ Quincy Bowman Montgomery was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 24, 1901 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Goldie Vera Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on June 11, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Quincy Bowman Montgomery and Goldie Vera Smith were divorced on January 4, 1937 at Virginia.⁶ Quincy Bowman Montgomery died on December 18, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73; His gravestone has a death date of Dec 19, 1974.^2,5

     Paul Andrew Brown Paul Andrew Brown, Apr 4, 1952 - Jun 30, 2024. Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown, age 72 of Shawsville passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garld and Helen Brown; brother, Steven Brown. Paul is survived by his daughters, Sherri Sons, and Terri Meadows; sisters, Barbara (Richard) Foster, Margie (Cliff) Murray, and Sybil (Harold) Denney; grandson, Brandon Garland; granddaughters, Debra Sons, Erin Sons, Halie Meadows, and Sarah Meadows; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was quiet, but funny. He loved watching movies and music videos. He was an excellent handyman, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He was ready to lend a hand when needed. He will be greatly missed.² He was born on April 4, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Arleen Jane Brown on March 15, 1974 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Paul Andrew Brown and Arleen Jane Brown were divorced on April 13, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Paul Andrew Brown died on June 30, 2024 at Virginia at age 72.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-04-9059.⁸ Steven Randall Brown was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9 He was born on March 12, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 He married Rosie Lee Carolyn Loving on June 10, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ Steven Randall Brown and Rosie Lee Carolyn Loving were divorced on March 12, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Steven Randall Brown died on July 5, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^2,8,4 He Steven R. Brown, 54, of Shawsville, passed away on July 5, 2013. A proud veteran, he served his country in the Army from 1980-1983. He was preceded in death by his father, Garld L. Brown. Steve is remembered by sons, Garrett and wife, Stacie, Robert, and Zachary; along with grandchildren, Cory, Hunter, and Eden Brown. He is also survived by his mother, Helen P. Brown; and siblings, Barbara Foster, Paul Brown, Margie Murray, and Sybil Denney. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. on July 7, 2013.²