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     Her Social Security Number was 516-60-0304.³ Her married name was Hopkins.¹ Viola May Lacock married Vernie Leon "Verla" Hopkins, son of Robert Allen Hopkins and Antionette Ester "Nettie" McClure.¹ Viola May Lacock was born on August 14, 1903 at Grant Township, Taylor Co., Iowa.^2,3 She died on May 15, 1994 at Oregon at age 90.^3,4

     Mary Viola Mae Hose was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.¹ She MARY VIOLA MAE HORNBARGER, 86, of 1214 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Washington County Hospital. Born November 21, 1921 in Big Pool, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Viola Reed Hose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. Hornbarger in 1984. She was previously employed with Fairchild Aircraft Corporation. She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church. She is survived by three sons, Terry L. Johnson of Falling Waters, West Virginia, William M. Hornbarger of Maugansville, Maryland, and Douglas Hornbarger of Hagerstown; one sister, Ruth A. Davis of Nashville, Tennessee; one brother, Clyde R. Hose of Hagerstown; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandsons; two sisters, Carrie Harman and Jane Cannon; and three brothers, George Hose, John Hose and Charles Hose. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. There will be no viewing. Family requests omission of flowers. Arrangements by Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Boulevard.¹ Her married name was Hornbarger.¹ She married Harold Carlysle Hornbarger, son of Hiram Edmondson "Henry" Hornbarger and Hattie Gertrude Lawrence.¹ Mary Viola Mae Hose was born on November 21, 1921 at Big Pool, Washington Co., Maryland.^1,2 She died on May 20, 2008 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, at age 86.^1,2

     Jackie Hornbarger was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, 600 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.² He was born in 1935 at Maryland.² He died on February 20, 1938 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.¹

     Denny Ray Peake Denny Ray Peake, 71, of Rock, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born September 30, 1946 at Bluefield, he was the son of the late Jesse Clyde Peake and Zella Margaret Reed Peake. Mr. Peake was a member of Wright Mountain Independent Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and always asked people if “they were ready to go?” He was a retired diesel mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and farming in his spare time. His passion was hunting. He was a wonderful husband and father. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Tibbs; and one brother, Jerry Peake. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Cynthia Horne Peake; one son, Christopher Jesse Peake; four sisters, Shirley Wheeler and husband Dan of Alma, GA, Sonia Obersson of Bluefield, Wanda Gum of Athens and Sheila Collins and Ebby Cline of Princeton; his mother-in-law, Evelene Horne of Rock; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honoring Denny’s wishes the body has been cremated and burial will be at a later date at the Wright Mountain Cemetery.² He was buried at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Wright's Mountain, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 30, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Cynthia Louise Horne, daughter of Bobby Douglas Horne and Evelene Jane Gearhart, on February 21, 1976 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Denny Ray Peake died on January 20, 2018 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 71.²

     Iris Lee Hall Iris Lee Hall Withers, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2004. She was the widow of Samuel D. Withers. Mrs. Withers was predeceased by two daughters, Carol Lee Withers and June Withers Ayers. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, James D. and Claudette Withers of Raleigh, N.C; one daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Wayne Brooks of Roanoke, Va; a sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Leo Bivens of Vinton, Va; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Iris was a member of Melrose/Fleming Chapel for sixty years. Her life reflected to others in a wonderful way the love of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a loving wife and mother, and a faithful servant of her Lord. She loved others, especially children, and for many years taught Sunday School, participated in Child Evangelism Fellowship, sang with her fine voice, and sponsored Bible studies in her home. All who met her soon knew about Jesus. We will all greatly miss her. Our parting, though sad, will be but for a moment, and we will soon be reunited around our Savior forever. Interment will be at Evergreen Burial Park.³ Her Social Security Number was 231-66-6231.¹ Her married name was Withers.³ She was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9 She married Samuel Duard Withers.³ Iris Lee Hall was born on October 18, 1913 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 She died on August 8, 2004 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,10,3,9

     Samuel Duard Withers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 He married Iris Lee Hall, daughter of George Alexander Hall and Flora Belle Howell.¹ Samuel Duard Withers was born on June 30, 1911 at Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He died on April 21, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^2,5,3 He Samuel D. Withers, age 77, of 3980 McIntosh Rd., Roanoke, died Saturday, April 21, 1990. He was a member of Fleming Chapel and was a retired Engineer at N&W Railway. He was predeceased by two daughters, Carol Lee Withers and June Withers Ayers. He is survived by his wife, Iris L. Withers; one son and daughter-in-law, James D. and Claudette Withers, Raleigh, N.C; one daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Wayne Brooks, Troutville; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald D. Withers, Boones Mill. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 23, 1990, with Mr. Wesley Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday. on April 22, 1990.³

     Marie Addie Hall was buried at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, 6410 Lee Jackson Highway, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co., Virginia.^5,10,7 She was born on February 24, 1915 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone and death certificate have a birth year of 1916.^5,10,7,2 As of September 28, 1933,her married name was Fitzgerald.⁸ She married James Deward Fitzgerald on September 28, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,7,8 Marie Addie Hall died on July 17, 1956 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 41.^5,10 She Mrs. Marie Fitzgerald, 40, died this morning in the University Hospital in Charlottesville. She was born in Elliston on Feb. 24, 1915. She was a member of the Vesuvius Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, James D. Fitzgerald, Vesuvius; five sons, James D., Luther D., Melvin R., Anthony W., and Thomas K., all of Vesuvius; one daughter, Carol Jean Fitzgerald, Vesuvius; her father, George A. Hall, Salem; her stepmother, Mrs. George A. Hall, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Iris Withers, Mrs. Helen Bocock, Mrs. Hazel Bivens, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Beuford Hall, Salem; and Johnny Hall, South Carolina; one half-sister, Miss Martha Ann Hall, Salem. Interment will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. on July 18, 1956.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-7099.¹¹ Walter Buford Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 8, 1919 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{11,3,6,4,8,12} He married Frances Louise Thomason on May 3, 1941 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,13 Walter Buford Hall died on January 18, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^11,3,12

     Helen Irene Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 21, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of July 22, 1939,her married name was Bocock.² She married Zachariah Taylor "Zacharia" Bocock on July 22, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Helen Irene Hall died on December 12, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.⁵

     Hazel Nell Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 20, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of April 10, 1947,her married name was Bivens.³ She married Leo Mack Bivens Jr. on April 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,9,6 Hazel Nell Hall died on May 10, 2018 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.⁶ She Hazel Nell Bivens, wife of the late Leo Bivens, departed this life on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at her home in Vinton. Va. She was 91. Hazel was the fifth of six children of George and Flora Hall and was preceded in death by her brothers, Buford Hall and Johnny Hall; and sisters, Iris Withers, Marie Fitzgerald and Helen Bocock. Hazel was educated in the Roanoke City school system. As a teenager, she selflessly cared for her invalid mother and after her death, left Roanoke to spend time with her brother and sister-in-law at Quantico Marine Base during the war years. She often spoke of the many happy memories she made as an exceptionally pretty young woman, sought after for dances and companionship by the many soldiers she met. One of those soldiers, Leo, became her husband and during their nearly seventy-year union they maintained a traditional World War II generation marriage; Leo earning the paycheck and Hazel making a home for her family. Hazel will be remembered as a follower of Jesus Christ, a loving wife and mother and a good friend to many. She leaves to mourn her passing a daughter, Sue Ellen King (William) of Jacksonville, Fla; two sons, Dale Randall Bivens of Rustburg, Va. and Paul Kerry (PK) Bivens (Karen) of Roanoke, Va; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hazel's dear friend, Connie Agee; her very sweet neighbor, Karen Richardson and her niece, Rosemary Brooks, for their many acts of kindness. Without their support Hazel could not have lived in her home as was her dearest wish since Leo's passing in 2016. Hazel always said she wanted to live as long as someone needed her. Even though we will always need her, she is now reunited in heaven with our father, who needed her most and her Heavenly Father. A graveside ceremony will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 12, 2018.⁶

     John Robert "Johnny" Hall was born on August 3, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Jeanie Inez Wyatt on June 16, 1958 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ John Robert "Johnny" Hall died in February, 2007 at Warner Robins, Houston Co., Georgia, at age 77.⁸

     Claudine Weaver was born circa 1907 at Virginia.¹

     Carol Lee Withers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 She was born on May 17, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 She died on February 24, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 4; Struck by a car.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-6456.⁵ Iris June Withers was born on February 10, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of January 20, 1954,her married name was Sirry.⁸ She married James Woodrow Sirry on January 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Iris June Withers and James Woodrow Sirry were divorced on March 22, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of April 25, 1968,her married name was Ayers.⁶ Iris June Withers married Ray Luster Ayers on April 25, 1968 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁶ Iris June Withers died on March 29, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^5,9

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-8095.⁴ Ray Luster Ayers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 7, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,6 He married Iris June Withers, daughter of Samuel Duard Withers and Iris Lee Hall, on April 25, 1968 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ Ray Luster Ayers died on July 9, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^5,4,6,3 He Ray L. Ayers, 81, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010. He was a member of the Vinton Moose Lodge and a United States Navy veteran. He was retired from Grand Piano and is preceded in death by his wife, June Ayers. Surviving are daughters, Georgia Schmitt and Sheila Vineyard, of Roanoke, and Wendy Webb, of Salem; stepchildren, James Sirry, of Elizabeth City, NC, Laura Gillaland, of Hawaii, and Douglas Sirry, of Newport News; 10 grandchildren; and brother, Bobby Ayers, of Roanoke. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and the staff of Our Lady of the Valley for all their compassion and care. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 10, 2010.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-2355.⁴ Claudette Virginia Oliver was buried at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, Wake Forest, Wake Co., North Carolina.² She was born on March 12, 1936 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of October 3, 1951,her married name was Withers.¹ She married James Duard Withers, son of Samuel Duard Withers and Iris Lee Hall, on October 3, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Claudette Virginia Oliver died on August 26, 2013 at Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,4 She Claudette Virginia Oliver Withers, March 12, 1936 - August 26, 2013. Claudette Virginia Oliver Withers, of Fuquay-Varina, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, went home to her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 26, 2013. She was the wife of James D. Withers. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Gerry Withers of Longmont, Colorado; and Daniel and Valerie Withers of Middletown, Rhode Island; two sisters, Robertine Sink of Roanoke and Peggy Butt of Salem Virginia; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Brookes of Roanoke; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Claudette was a member of North Raleigh Chapel of 35 years, and before that, a member of Chapel since her youth. Her life reflected to others in a wonderful way her love for her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a loving wife and mother, and a faithful servant of her Lord. She never hesitated to share the gospel story with people she met. She used her God-given talents to aid the ministry of the Chapel, and to help decorate North Raleigh Chapel on special occasions, especially holidays. She regularly visited the sick and shut-ins of the Chapel, and always carried with her not only the love and encouragement of its members, but also a loaf of her delicious home-baked sour-dough bread, and a container of her own jams or jellies. We will all greatly miss her. Our parting, though sad, will be but for a moment and we will soon be reunited around our Savior forever. Special thanks to Windsor Point retirement home, Hospice of Wake County, and Kelly and Betty for their tender and loving care of Claudette. A private burial service will be held at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens. on August 29, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-62-3168.⁷ Rev. Edward Wayne Brooks was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 15, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,5,7 He married Rosemary Withers, daughter of Samuel Duard Withers and Iris Lee Hall, on August 5, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Rev. Edward Wayne Brooks died on July 14, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^4,7,6 He Rev. Edward Wayne "E. Wayne" Brooks, 65, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Wayne was born in Richmond, Va., on July 15, 1945. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton B. Brooks. Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Rosemary Withers Brooks; daughter, Angela Brooks Baker; son-in-law, John M. Baker; grandson, Joshua M. Baker; mother, Evelyn W. Brooks; sister, Patricia B. Mellick (Roger); brother, Ronald L. Brooks (Tina); also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Wayne was a 1963 graduate of Douglas Freeman High School and earned his B.S. in Business from Bryan College. He followed the Lord's call into ministry and received his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1971. Wayne married his loving wife, Rosemary, on August 5, 1967. He served the Lord wholeheartedly pasturing churches in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He was currently serving at Grace Bible Church in Daleville, Va. Wayne had a joy in the Lord that was evident to all who knew him. His favorite Bible verse was Romans 12:1-2. He loved God with all his heart, cherished his family and brought a smile to those he came in contact with. He enjoyed preaching the Word, interacting with people and playing sports. He will be greatly missed by all. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on July 16, 2011.⁴

     Leo Mack Bivens Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on October 13, 1922 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 He married Hazel Nell Hall, daughter of George Alexander Hall and Flora Belle Howell, on April 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Leo Mack Bivens Jr. died on November 7, 2016 at Virginia at age 94.³ He Mr. Leo Mack Bivens Jr., 94, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. Leo was born October 13, 1922 in Roanoke, the son of the late Leo M. and Rose Bivens. He was educated in the Roanoke public school system and was a multi-sport athlete. After serving his country honorably in World War II, he returned to Roanoke and married Hazel Hall. They were married for 69 years and together raised three children, Sue Ellen King (Bill) of Jacksonville, Florida, Dale Randall Bivens of Rustburg, and Paul Kerry Bivens (Karen), of Roanoke. Leo's working life was spent as a long distance driver for major trucking companies. Among other accomplishments he held a pilot's license. He maintained a keen interest in sports of every kind throughout his life. He played baseball through his twenties and later in life took up bowling and golf. He will be remembered by children growing up in the Lindenwood neighborhood of Vinton as someone who took the time to teach them the fundamentals of football and baseball and the importance of good sportsmanship. Many times a knock at the door was a neighborhood kid asking if "Mr. Bivens could come out and play?" Leo accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior many years ago and held membership at Fleming Chapel. In addition to his immediate family, Leo is survived by his brother, Dr. Munsey Wheby (Jean) of Charlottesville; two sisters, Cleo Ferris and Jane Freeman predeceased him. Leo epitomized the virtues of a member of the Greatest Generation. As a loving husband to Hazel and loving father and provider for his family he will be greatly missed, but remembered for a long life well lived. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 8, 2016.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-38-1867.⁴ James Woodrow Sirry was born on May 14, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Iris June Withers, daughter of Samuel Duard Withers and Iris Lee Hall, on January 20, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.² James Woodrow Sirry and Iris June Withers were divorced on March 22, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ James Woodrow Sirry died on December 12, 1989 at age 54.⁴