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     Ronald Lee "Pat" Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 230-64-5785.⁸ He was born on October 22, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,8 He died on October 12, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.^2,4,5 He Ronald Lee (Pat) Smith, age 27, of Rt. 5, Roanoke, passed away Saturday. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy T. Smith of Roanoke; two brothers, Gary Wayne Smith of Jacksonville, Fla; Donnie J. Smith, at home; one sister, Mrs. Renee Cook of Salem; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Effie S. Smith of Roanoke. Burial to follow in Restvale Cemetery. on October 15, 1974.⁵

     Karen Lee St. Clair was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on May 31, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 31, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

     Eva Renee Smith Eva Renee Smith Cook, 77, of Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. Born on January 10, 1949, in Virginia, Eva was the daughter of the late Guy Tinsley Smith and Eva Rumburg Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ray Tinsley Smith, Ronald Lee Smith, and Donnie J. Smith. Eva retired from Yokohama Tire following many years of dedicated service. She will be remembered for her kind heart and the love she shared with her family and friends throughout her life. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Necole Cook and Amber Heenan (Edward); and her brother, Gary W. Smith. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ She was born on January 10, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of December 4, 1971,her married name was Cook.² She married Allen Lee Cook on December 4, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Eva Renee Smith and Allen Lee Cook were divorced on December 30, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Eva Renee Smith died on June 12, 2026 at Virginia at age 77.⁵

     Donnie Jay Smith Donnie Jay Smith, 68, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away at his home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born in Roanoke on March 31, 1956 to his parents, Guy T. Smith and Eva Rumburg Smith. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Ronald "Pat" Smith and Ray "Mike" Smith. Donnie was a truck driver for Timber Truss. He enjoyed spending time working on cars and just tinkering around. He was a private man that liked the simple things in life. He is survived by his brother, Gary Smith; and a few extended family members. A Graveside Service will be held at Rest Vale Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 31, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Sarah Frances Wilson on June 4, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Donnie Jay Smith and Sarah Frances Wilson were divorced on August 26, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Donnie Jay Smith married Barbara Ann Greer on June 29, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Donnie Jay Smith and Barbara Ann Greer were divorced on June 13, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Donnie Jay Smith died on May 23, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.⁵

     Madelyn Irene Powell Madelyn I. Bayer, 87, passed away at 1:20 PM Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Golden Living Center-Fountainview, Mishawaka with family by her side. Madelyn was born in South Bend, IN on June 23, 1926 to Michael J. Powell and Alta M.(Kaser) Powell. On December 28, 1945 she married Fred L. Bayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and grandson, Jadd Daniel Bayer. Madelyn was mother to Michael F. Bayer (Valerie) of Alberton, MT, James L. Bayer (Missy) of Mishawaka, IN, Gerald Bayer (Marsha) of Lago Vista, TX, Vickie Bayer Gates of Hurricane, WV and Valarie Bayer Nelson (Richard) of Munster, IN; grandma to Jamie Bayer, Paco Bayer (Emily), Megan Bayer, Chris Gates (Amber), Heather Gates, John Szabo (Jennifer), Jen Matuska (Todd) and Jessica Szabo; GG (great grandma) to Alexandra, TJ, Jalen and Adri Bayer, Ireland and Caedmon Bayer, Caleb and Ashton McIntyre, Chloe Gates, Sydney and Emmalee Szabo, Jonah and Lily Matuska and Bruce Szabo; and Great-great grandma to Carter and Jackson Laytart. Madelyn also leaves behind special friend, Harold Berebitsky of Mishawaka, IN; and sister-in-law, Lynn Guy of Eckerman, MI. Madelyn was previously employed at Nyloncraft; Clay Township Clinic; and Portage Township Schools.² She was born on June 23, 1926 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,2,6 As of December 28, 1945,her married name was Bayer.² She married Frederick Lewis "Fred"L. Bayer on December 28, 1945.² Madelyn Irene Powell and Frederick Lewis "Fred"L. Bayer were divorced on October 16, 1952 at Jefferson Co., Arkansas.⁷ Madelyn Irene Powell died on August 15, 2013 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 87.^2,6

     His Social Security Number was 317-22-1022.² Frederick Lewis "Fred"L. Bayer was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁶ He was born on March 23, 1926 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; His draft card has a birth year of 1924.^2,3,7,4 He married Madelyn Irene Powell, daughter of Michael James Powell and Alta May/Mae Kaser, on December 28, 1945.¹ Frederick Lewis "Fred"L. Bayer and Madelyn Irene Powell were divorced on October 16, 1952 at Jefferson Co., Arkansas.⁸ Frederick Lewis "Fred"L. Bayer died on November 3, 2000 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 74.^2,9,7,5 He Mr. Frederick L. Bayer of Babson Park died Friday (Nov. 3, 2000). He was 74. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was junior vice commander with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2420 of Lake Wales. He attended First Christian Church of Babson Park. He is survived by his wife, Madelyn Bayer; five children; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. on November 7, 2000.⁵

     Joseph Francis Kollar was buried at Payne Cemetery, Keyesport Landing, Bond Co., Illinois.⁸ His Social Security Number was 348-05-5557.² He was born on October 1, 1914 at Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,7,3 He died on October 18, 1993 at Bond Co., Illinois, at age 79.^2,9,8 He Joseph F. Kollar, 79, Mulberry Grove, retired lineman and farmer, died Monday (Oct. 18, 1993). Member: Church of Christ, Mulberry Grove, and Laborer's Local 622, Greenville. Survivors: stepson, Harlan Leidner, Mulberry Grove; stepdaughters, Helen Anderson, St. Louis, Mo; Waldena Frost, Godfrey; sisters, Daisy Maples, Smithboro; Lena Austin, South Bend, Ind; 16 step-grandchildren; 22 great-step-grandchildren. Preceded by: wife, stepdaughter, one brother and one sister. Burial: Payne Cemetery, rural Keyesport. on October 20, 1993.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 329-12-4285.⁹ John Irvin Kollar was buried at Noffsinger Cemetery, Pleasant Mound, Bond Co., Illinois.^3,4,5 He was born on May 7, 1916 at Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{2,10,4,5,11,9} He married Dovie Gertrude Goodin on January 27, 1941 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.^8,4 John Irvin Kollar died on November 23, 1974 at Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois, at age 58.^3,4,5 He John I. Kollar, 58, of Smithboro died 4:50 a.m. Saturday in Utlaut Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Burial will be in Noffsinger Cemetery, Mulberry Grove. Mr. Kollar was born in Indiana. He married Dovie Goodin Jan. 27, 1936 in Iowa. Surviving are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Marie Peppers of Smithboro; brother, Joe of Mulberry Grove; sisters, Mrs. Daisy Maples of Smithboro; Mrs. Alice Elkins of Racine, Wis; Mrs. Lena Austin of South Bend, Ind; seven grandchildren. on November 24, 1974.³

     Her Social Security Number was 361-09-9703.² Daisy Elizabeth Kollar was buried at Seagraves Cemetery, Mulberry Grove, Bond Co., Illinois.⁶ She was born on September 27, 1920 at Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois.^2,6 As of August 6, 1938,her married name was Maples.⁶ She married Elvin Dewitt Maples on August 6, 1938.^6,7 Daisy Elizabeth Kollar died on March 11, 2005 at Illinois at age 84.^2,6,8

     Lena Kollar was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 351-16-6443.³ She was born on April 26, 1923 at Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois.^2,5,3 As of May 20, 1939,her married name was Austin.⁵ She married Kenneth Edward Austin on May 20, 1939.^2,5 Lena Kollar died on June 17, 2002 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 79.^2,5,3,8 She Lena "Danny" Austin, 79, of the Cardinal Nursing Home, formerly of Meadowview Avenue, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Monday, June 17, in the nursing home. Mrs. Austin was born on April 26, 1923, in Greenville, Ill., to the late Blaine and Mable E. (Fuller) Kollar. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice; and by two brothers, Joe and John Kollar. On May 20, 1939, as Lena Kollar, she married Kenneth Austin, who survives. She is also survived by a son, Gayl (Carmen) Austin of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren, Timothy Austin of Texas, Christie Pilarski of Portage, Mich., and Neal Austin of Mishawaka, Ind; four great-grandchildren, Adam, Amanda, Alyssa and Alex; and by a sister, Daisy Maples of Smithboro, Ill. Mrs. Austin was employed as a seamstress for H.D. Lee before retiring in 1960. She was active in the Citizens Coalition, enjoyed gardening, and loved to cook and eat. Burial to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend. on June 20, 2002.⁵

     Elvin Dewitt Maples was buried at Seagraves Cemetery, Mulberry Grove, Bond Co., Illinois.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 327-18-2333.⁶ He was born on April 3, 1917 at Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois.^6,2,3,4 He married Daisy Elizabeth Kollar, daughter of Blaine Logan Kollar and Mabel Ella Fuller, on August 6, 1938.^3,5 Elvin Dewitt Maples died on December 30, 1986 at Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois, at age 69.^6,2,3,5 He Elvin D. Maples, 69, of Smithboro died 9:25 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 30, 1986) in Utlaut Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Burial will be in Seagraves Cemetery, rural Mulberry Grove. Mr. Maples was born in Greenville, son of Joseph S. and Ora L. Maples. He was a retired truck driver, a veteran of World War II, former president of the Teamsters Union, Decatur, a member of Teamsters Local 604, East St. Louis and attended The Church of Truth. Smithboro. He married Daisy Kollar in 1938. Surviving are his wife: sons, DeWayne of Woburn; Johnnie J. of Walshville; Phillip of Smithboro; daughters, Mrs. Terry (Margaret) Carter of Smithboro; Bonnie Linton of Centralia; Vickie Tedrick and Teresa Berne, both of Smithboro; Prudence Dyduch of St. Louis, Mo; brother, Lloyd of Greenville; sisters, Mrs. Burrel (Delia) Baker of Collinsville; Irene True and Lucille Maples, both of Carlinville; Mrs. Angelo (Edith) Iula and Vivian Daugherty, both of Mesa, Ariz; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Two brothers, one sister and two grandchildren preceded him in death. on January 2, 1987.⁵

     Kenneth Edward Austin was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 489-14-0306.⁶ He was born on August 11, 1916 at Hillsboro, Montgomery Co., Illinois.^4,6 He married Lena Kollar, daughter of Blaine Logan Kollar and Mabel Ella Fuller, on May 20, 1939.^1,3 Kenneth Edward Austin died on November 15, 2004 at Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, at age 88.^6,7,5 He Kenneth Edward Austin, 88, of Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of South Bend, died Monday in the nursing home. Survivors include a son, Gaylord of Corpus Christi. on November 18, 2004.⁵

     Ernest Franklin Elkins was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois.¹ His Social Security Number was 330-26-7337.³ He was born on August 12, 1907 at Paris, Edgar Co., Illinois.^3,1,2 He married Alice I. Kollar, daughter of Blaine Logan Kollar and Mabel Ella Fuller, in 1925 at Mulberry Grove, Bond Co., Illinois.^1,4 Ernest Franklin Elkins died on December 20, 1980 at Vandalia, Fayette Co., Illinois, at age 73.^3,1 He Ernest Elkins, 73 of Ramsey, died 8:03 p.m. Saturday, December 20, in Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Mr. Elkins was born near Paris, Ill., August 12, 1907, a son of Rufus and Minnie (Campbell) Elkins. As a youth he lived in Bond County and attended the schools here. He later moved to Wisconsin where in 1969 he retired from Belle City Steel, then returned to Illinois. His marriage was to Alice Kohler in 1925 at Mulberry Grovoe. She survives with a son, Albert of Racine, Wis. Other survivors are seven brothers and sisters, Dorthy Volkmar of Woburn, Florence Bargetzi of Highland, Mrs. Joe (Alva) Grotts of Vandalia, Mrs. A. F. (Lucille) Messeral of Pueblo, Colo., Rosie Green of Hanna City, Cleo Jones of Orlando, Calif., and Danny Elkins of Truxton, Mo. Seven sisters and brothers preceded in death, Frances Dalia, Cloarice Hubbell, May Hurley, Grace, Louis, Eddie and Edgar Elkins. on December 23, 1980.¹

     Albert Eugene Elkins was buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., Wisconsin.⁹ His Social Security Number was 494-24-0852.¹⁰ He was born on November 1, 1926 at Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois.^10,3,4,5 He married Shirley Jean Payton on November 19, 1960 at Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.⁴ Albert Eugene Elkins married Mary J. Knapp on June 8, 1974 at Sauk Co., Wisconsin.¹ Albert Eugene Elkins died on December 31, 2012 at Racine, Racine Co., Wisconsin, at age 86.^10,11

     Her Social Security Number was 393-34-0742.³ Mary J. Knapp was buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., Wisconsin.² She was born on April 22, 1937.^2,3 As of June 8, 1974,her married name was Elkins.¹ She married Albert Eugene Elkins, son of Ernest Franklin Elkins and Alice I. Kollar, on June 8, 1974 at Sauk Co., Wisconsin.¹ Mary J. Knapp died on February 12, 2010 at Racine Co., Wisconsin, at age 72.^2,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6186.⁴ Dora Luvinia Yates was born on August 10, 1908 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 She died on November 4, 1997 at Virginia at age 89.⁴

     Tracy Lynn Creasy Ms. Tracy Lynn Creasy, born May 3, 1961, entered into rest on Friday, February 1, 2019. Interment immediately following in Sherwood Memorial Park. Tracy was preceded in death by her father, Dock L. Creasy; her mother, Doris Marie Coffman Creasy; grandparents, Dennis H. Coffman and Pernie L. Coffman, Laura Jones Creasy, Watson Creasy. Surviving family her fiancé, Benny Heptinstall; brother, Larry Edward Creasy and wife, Pam Creasy; sister, Lois Elaine Creasy Sowder (Ed); aunt, Carol Basham; uncle, Harold D. Coffman, Sr. and wife, Janie; nephew, Aaron Wayne Creasy; nieces, Jeri Lynn Mundy and husband, Tim Mundy, Sandra Gail Korzun and husband, Joel Korzun; cousins, Harold (Denny) Coffman, Robert O’Neal Coffman, Jonathan R. and Sarah Guthrie, Christopher Mundy, Amelia Creasy, Kayla Creasy, Alexia Creasy, Adam Korzun, Heather Korzun.⁴ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 3, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 As of October 4, 1990,her married name was Chocklett.¹ She married David Wayne Chocklett, son of Elmer Cornelia Chocklett and Carrie Mae Sowder, on October 4, 1990 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Tracy Lynn Creasy and David Wayne Chocklett were divorced on June 22, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Tracy Lynn Creasy died on February 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 57.⁴

     Mark Dexter McDaniel was buried at Karnes Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 234-28-2235.⁴ He was born on September 15, 1910 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Ava Lee Sowers, daughter of James Calvin Sowers and Lillie F. Swepston, on November 27, 1935 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ Mark Dexter McDaniel died on June 24, 1992 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,2,3

     Greta Louella Mercer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She was born on March 25, 1934 at Saulsville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 7, 1985,her married name was Cook.¹ She married Kenzie Elmer Cook II, son of Kenzie Elmer Cook Sr. and Lena Annie Spangler, on December 7, 1985 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 Greta Louella Mercer died on February 1, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.^3,2 She Mrs. Greta L. Greco Cook, 60, of Beckley, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1995, in a Beckley hospital, following a long illness. Born March 25, 1934, at Saulsvlle, she was the daughter of Mildred Mercer of Besoco and the late Grant Mercer. Mrs. Cook was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus at Besoco. Other survivors include her husband, Kenzie E. Cook, Jr; a son, Toney Greco, Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Midway; a daughter, Karen Coalson and her husband Roger of Beckley; six stepsons, John and Nick Podgurski, both of Pennsylvania, Warren, Roger and Kenzie Cook III, all of Ohio and Ronald Greco of Beckley; three stepdaughters, Mary Ella Souvenier of Ohio, Patricia Hopkins of Glenview and Mary Gilkerson of Cranberry; a sister, Mrs. Clyde (Margaret) Mason of Coal City; six grandchildren, Jamie, Brian, Wendy and Tasha Coalson, all of Beckley and Marcy and Shane Greco of Midway; 17 step grandchildren, and seven step great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on February 2, 1995.²