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     Eugene Hampton Doyle Eugene Hampton Doyle, 81, passed away on October 29, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1944, to the late Earl Doyle and Helen Doyle. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cecilia Lee Doyle, and by his sisters, Diane Boone and Betty Thornton. Eugene is survived by his siblings, Sam Doyle, Barbara Sprouse and her husband Bill, and Gale Bartmess and her husband Tony; special cousin, Larry Wirt; and special niece, Jodie Schmid and her husband Glenn, along with their children, Kylee and Jaden. He is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews and numerous golfing buddies who meant so much to him. Eugene was a longtime and dedicated employee of Carter Machinery Co., Inc., where he worked from 1966 until his retirement in 2004 as a Parts and Service Sales Representative. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his kindness, and his love for golf. Eugene also shared a special bond with his dog, Blizzard, who was his loyal companion for many years and will forever be remembered as part of his family. Eugene cherished time spent with family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Burial will take place afterward at East Hill Cemetery.² He was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Cecilia Lee Unknown.² Eugene Hampton Doyle was born on May 22, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Patricia Murray Peck on July 27, 1968 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Eugene Hampton Doyle and Patricia Murray Peck were divorced on January 27, 1986 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁷ Eugene Hampton Doyle died on October 29, 2025 at Virginia at age 81.²

     Betty Jean Doyle Betty Jean Thornton, Aug 21, 1936 - Aug 7, 2021. Betty Jean Thornton, 84, of Salem, Virginia went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl Hampton Doyle and Helen McDaniel Doyle, sister, Diane Boone, and husband of 50 years, Burley Thomas Thornton. She is survived by her siblings; Sam Doyle (Barbara), Gene Doyle, Barbara Sprouse (Bill), Gale Bartmess (Tony), children; Bonnie Baucom (Mike), Ricky Thornton (Mary), Danny Thornton (Monica), Buck Thornton (Jennifer), and grandchildren; DJ Thornton, Chelsea Parker (Jeremy), Ricky Thornton Jr., Logan Thornton, and Hailey Albrecht (Aaron), great-grandchildren; Dylan, Katelyn, Audryna, Lexcyee, Brylee, and Dallyse Parker and many beloved nieces and nephews. Mom served God with all her heart and that was reflected in the way she loved and served her family and friends. Her laughter was infectious, and her tears showed a special strength by revealing the compassion she had for others. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, attending Bible Study, and Gospel Singing. Graveside service will be held at the Bohon Family Cemetery.³ She was buried at Bohon Cemetery, 4786 Bohon Hollow Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on August 21, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 23, 1953,her married name was Thornton.¹ She married Burley Thomas Thornton on December 23, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Betty Jean Doyle died on August 7, 2021 at Virginia at age 84.³

     Burley Thomas Thornton was buried at Bohon Cemetery, 4786 Bohon Hollow Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 728-12-2505.³ He was born on September 30, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Betty Jean Doyle, daughter of Earl Hampton Doyle and Helen May McDaniel, on December 23, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Burley Thomas Thornton died on February 6, 2004 at Virginia at age 70.^3,7,4,5 He Burley Thomas Thornton, 70, of Salem, passed away Friday, February 6, 2004. He was retired from Roanoke County Schools. Burley spent his retirement repairing lawnmowers and enjoyed his woodworking crafts. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Betty Doyle Thornton; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Mike Baucom of Belmont, N.C; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Mary Thornton of Salem; son, Danny Lee Thornton of Salem; son, Buck Anthony Thornton and fiancee, Jennifer, of Gray, Tenn; three grandchildren, Danny Lee Jr., Chelsea Marie Thornton, and Ricky Thomas Thornton, Jr; two sisters, Maybelle May of Salem, Chris Dalton of Danville; one brother and wife, Dyer and Sally Thornton of Danville. Interment will be in the Buhon Cemetery, Salem. on February 9, 2004.⁵

     Clora May Barton was born on April 23, 1923 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 1, 1944,her married name was Doyle.¹ She married Grover Harrison Doyle, son of Paris Wade Doyle and Chloie Green "Cora" DeWeese, on May 1, 1944 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Clora May Barton died on January 13, 2011 at Maryland at age 87.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-0213.¹⁰ Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,3,5 He was born on November 16, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,3,10,4,5,11} He married Bessie Adeline Hall, daughter of Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall and Elena H. "Elonie" Manning, on September 29, 1929 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr. and Bessie Adeline Hall were divorced on September 11, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr. died on September 13, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,5

     Thomas Burford Sloan was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 227-14-1616.⁶ He SLOAN, Thomas Burford, 81, of Oak Level, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001 in the VA Hospital in Salem. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Providence Baptist Church of Henry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Adeline Hall Sloan; his parents, Thomas Millard and Berta Maude Saul Sloan; four brothers, Bichel Lee, Robert Virgil, William Alfred, Millard, Jr; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Wilkerson Sloan; and two brothers-in-law, Walter Lee Perdue and Robert S. Carroll, Jr; and a special great-granddaughter, Chloie Sowers. He is survived by sisters, Mrs. Walter Lee Perdue (Verta) of Redwood, Mrs. Robert Carroll, Jr. (Delphia) and Mrs. Charles R. Brown (Jessie) both of Rocky Mount, and Mrs. John Meade (Nelma) of Brookland, Md; brothers, Berkley O. and his wife Ruby Hite Sloan of Sutherlin, Va., and Samuel Coy Sloan of Charlottesville; also surviving are two grandchildren, Mrs. Darrell Sowers (Melissa) and Bruce DeGarmo; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend and caregiver, Mrs. Ann DeGarmo. Interment to follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery, Callaway.² He was born on January 11, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{7,6,3,4,5,8,9} He married Bessie Adeline Hall, daughter of Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall and Elena H. "Elonie" Manning, on February 18, 1963 at Martinsville, Virginia.^7,2,10 Thomas Burford Sloan died on February 22, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,6,3,4,9,10

     Ernest David Overstreet Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-94-6161.⁶ He was born on June 20, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He Ernest David Overstreet, Jr., age 32, of Rt. 1, Goodview, passed away Tuesday in a local hospital. He was employed by the Roanoke County School Board. Surviving are his parents, Ernest D. and Violet Overstreet, at home; a brother, Lewis Curtis Overstreet, at home; brother and sister-in-law, Allen Wesley and Linda Wainwright, Goodview. Interment in Old Dominion Gardens. on November 6, 1990.¹ He died on November 6, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 32.^1,3,6

     George Leonard Shorter was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 229-32-4327.⁶ He was born on July 16, 1929 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,7,6,3 He married Rachel Mae Doyle, daughter of Ollie Ruth Doyle, on July 13, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ George Leonard Shorter and Rachel Mae Doyle were divorced on March 21, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ George Leonard Shorter died on March 24, 2005 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.^5,7,3 He George Leonard Shorter, 75, of 1643 Crestridge Road, Bassett, died Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Trinity Mission in Rocky Mount. He was born in Roanoke County on July 16, 1929, to George Harvey Shorter and Annie Lucado Shorter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David T. Shorter; three sisters, Ruby Shorter, Elsie S. Hall and Thelma S. Damewood; and a brother, Melvin Shorter. He retired from Blue Ridge Trucking after 17 years as a truck driver. He had previously worked for Roy Stone Transfer and R.P. Thomas Trucking. He served as an Army ranger in the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline Rakes Shorter of the home; a daughter, Donna S. Barbour of Bassett; two sons, Timothy S. Shorter and George K. Shorter, both of Bassett; a sister, Rosa S. Early of Roanoke; four brothers, Russell Shorter of Roswell, N.M., Charles Shorter of Gainesville, Fla., Dillard Shorter of Roanoke and Robert Shorter of Troutville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. on March 26, 2005.³