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     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8026.⁴ Hazel Josephine Carson was born on January 20, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 3, 1941,her married name was Wertz.¹ She married John Louis Wertz Sr., son of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on December 3, 1941 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6 Hazel Josephine Carson died on March 16, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^6,2,4 She Hazel Carson Wertz, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008. She was born January 20, 1924, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Virgil Carson and Beulah Crowe Carson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis Wertz Sr. and brothers, Carl Thomas Carson and Melvin Eugene Carson. An active member of Belmont Baptist Church for over 40 years, working in the clothes closet, she was also a member of the Mountain Dale Lodge #49 of Rebekkas and was retired from ITT after 28 years of service. Surviving are her daughter, Hazel Wertz Garrett, of Roanoke; son, John Lewis Wertz Jr., of Stow, Ohio; five grandchildren, Martha Wade, John Garrett, Dana Garrett, Thomas Wertz, and Lt. April Wertz; six great-grandchildren, Justin Wade, Jeremy Wade, Kelsey Wade, Jennifer Garrett, Michael Ferguson and Nikki Phelps; and one great-greatgrandchild, A'Darius Pitt. on March 18, 2008.²

     Robert Ellsworth DeLong was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 226-28-2735.⁹ He was born on September 26, 1925 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,9,3,6,7,8} He married Violet Mamie Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on September 20, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Robert Ellsworth DeLong and Violet Mamie Wertz were divorced on September 6, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Ellsworth DeLong died on April 15, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^9,3,5,6 He Robert (Bob) Ellsworth DeLong, 82, of Vinton passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008. He was born September 26, 1925, the son of the late Thomas DeLong and Fannie Hogan DeLong. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel DeLong and Sherman DeLong, and stepson, Calvin Ritter. He was a graduate of William Byrd High School and a veteran who served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from Frank Ix and Sons in Lexington, N.C. Surviving are wife, Nora R. DeLong, of Vinton; brother, Melvin DeLong and wife, Pat, of Vinton; three stepsons, Charles Ritter and wife, June, of Vinton, Curtis Ritter and wife, Jean, of Huntington, W.Va., and Robert Ritter and wife, Karen, of Huntington, W. Va; step daughter-in-law, Joyce Ritter Gearhart, of Vinton; seven step grandchildren, Tony Ritter and wife, Debbie, Debbie Kelly, Johnny Ritter, Corey Ritter and wife, Yvonne, Genise Douglas and husband, Shaun, Tracey Minnix and husband, Danny, and Kayley D. Ritter; 12 greatgrandchildren; very special friends, Tommy and Betty Smith, of Asheville, N.C., Brandon Smith, of Cary, N.C., and Keith Thomas, of Linwood, N.C. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on April 17, 2008.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-72-0462.⁶ Herman Preston Adams Jr. was born on October 31, 1950 at Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Rebecca Carol "Becky" Bott, daughter of William Garnet "Chick" Bott and Eula Marie Wertz, on January 1, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Herman Preston Adams Jr. and Rebecca Carol "Becky" Bott were divorced on August 27, 1975 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Herman Preston Adams Jr. died on May 28, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^3,5,6,7 He Herman (Butch) Preston Adams Jr., 57, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He was born October 31, 1950, in Blue Ridge. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Preston Adams Sr., and his brother, Clyde (Buck) Wayne Adams. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict. His is survived by his mother, Ruth Elaine Gray Adams, of Blue Ridge; wife, Carol Hosey Adams, of Roanoke; children, Chastity and Dennis L. Loan Jr., of Buena Vista, Tracy and Kenneth W. Sloan, of Lexington, Michael and Lori Ballard, of Blue Ridge, and Bruce Powell Ballard Ill, of Roanoke; sisters, Rochelle Graham, of Salem, Barbara Huffman, of Blue Ridge, June Thompson, of Buchanan, and Jean Sanders, of Vinton; grandchildren, Bruce Preston and Cherokee Ballard, Carolynn, Dennis Ill and Dakota Loan, Shelly, Christopher and Tiffany Sloan, Michaela, Jonothan and Jacob Ballard, Harleigh Byrd and Carol Jeanie Ballard; and many family and friends on May 30, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-2235.² Shirley Ann Foutz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 22, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of September 16, 1960,her married name was Wertz.¹ She married Don Ray Wertz, son of Wilbert Ray Wertz and Pearl Trevanion Martin, on September 16, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Shirley Ann Foutz and Don Ray Wertz were divorced on May 14, 1962 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Shirley Ann Foutz died on June 7, 2003 at Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,3,6,7 She The funeral for Shirley Ann Foutz Chitwood, 60, of Salem, who died Saturday, June 7, was conducted Wednesday. Burial was in Sherwood Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her mother, Christine Foutz; and one brother, Samuel R. Foutz. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond Jr. and Reva Chitwood of Salem and Edward Lewis and Donna Chitwood of Rocky Mount; two daughters and one son-in-law, p Brenda and David Holleman and Judy Chitwood, all of Shawsville; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three brothers, Edward H. "Sonny" Foutz Jr. and wife Brenda, Russell Foutz and Lester Foutz and wife Lynn, all of Salem; and two sisters, Nancy Campbell and husband Steve and Patsy Beckner and husband Buster, all of Salem. on June 13, 2003.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-8513.⁷ Katie Leigh Wertz was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^8,5,9 She was born on January 19, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 As of January 2, 1934,her married name was Long.^1,4 She married Clarence Robert Long on January 2, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,10,9 Katie Leigh Wertz died on July 4, 1988 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,7,9 She Mrs. Katie W. Long, 74, of Midlothian, died Monday, July 4, 1988. She was the widow of Clarence Long and is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Baughan; two sons, Robert L. Long of Doswell and David H. Long of Richmond; four brothers; four sisters; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs. Long was a member of Open Door Baptist Church, Warwick Rd. on July 6, 1988.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-4187.⁶ Clarence Robert Long was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 He was born on July 26, 1912 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6 He married Katie Leigh Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on January 2, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,2,3,10 Clarence Robert Long died on July 21, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 69.^1,3 He Clarence Robert Long, 69, of 2907 Broad Rock Blvd., died July 21, 1982. He is survived by his wife, by his wife, Mrs. Katie Wertz Long; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy L. Baughan; two sons, Robert L. Long, David H. Long; three sisters; three brothers; nine grandchildren. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. on July 22, 1982.³

     James Dewey Webb Mr. James D. Webb, age 82, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital. Burial will follow at Westminster Gardens. Jim was born to the late Dewey and Sylvia Webb in Roanoke, VA. He had a strong work-ethic and often shared stories about working at Mick-or-Mack grocery store, and delivering newspapers. For most of his working career he was employed as a provider associate for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Partners, and Travelers insurance companies, prior to United Healthcare where he retired. Jim loved classic cars and was an avid vintage toy collector. Gardening was also his passion. He took pride in his vegetable garden and maintained a beautiful, landscaped lawn. Being on his hands and knees pulling weeds and planting greenery was therapy to him, not work. After retirement, his main devotion was to his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Norma June Barnett Webb. Mr. Webb is survived by his sons Darren Webb and wife Michele of Greensboro, and Travis Webb and wife Erin of Summerfield; also surviving are his grandchildren Preston, Madeline, Landon, and Eliza, and his sister Anita Webb Hare.⁴ He was buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁴ He was born on June 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Norma June Barnett on August 18, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 James Dewey Webb died on June 16, 2024 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 83.⁴

     Norma June Barnett Mrs. Norma Barnett Webb, age 79, passed away Tuesday September 6, 2022 at Clapp's Nursing Center in Pleasant Garden. A graveside service will be held at Westminster Gardens. Mrs. Webb was born in Giles County, Virginia to the late William Preston and Ruth Smith Barnett of Virgina. She was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and retired as an administrative assistant from Northstate Packaging Company of Greensboro. She loved to bowl, gardening, growing flowers and arranging them. Often she enjoyed giving them to her family and neighbors. After retirement, her main devotion was to her grandchildren. Mrs. Webb is survived by her husband James Webb of Greensboro; sons Darren Webb and wife Michele of Greensboro, and Travis Webb and wife Erin of Summerfield; brother Bo Barnett and wife Dorothy of Virginia. Also surviving are her grandchildren Preston, Madeline, Landon, and Eliza.³ She was buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on April 28, 1943 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of August 18, 1962,her married name was Webb.¹ She married James Dewey Webb, son of Dewey Webb and Sylvia Dosia Wertz, on August 18, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Norma June Barnett died on September 6, 2022 at Pleasant Garden, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 79.³

     Theodore Arthur "Ted" Hare Theodore Arthur Hare, (83) of Dillsburg, PA passed away on Monday, January 8th, 2024. Ted was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6, 1940 to Weston Andrew and Elizabeth (Abele) Hare. He was a graduate of Mt Pleasant High School in Wilmington, DE and Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA. He received his PhD in biochemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, VA and held a post-doctoral position at Scripps Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA for two years. He then was a professor and researcher of biochemistry at Thomas Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia for 35 years. He is survived by his wife Anita (Webb), his children Angela Hare and Brian Hare (Bridget), grandchildren Monica, Nathan, and Benjamin, his brother Wes (Jane), sisters Marjorie Coppock and Betsy (Paul) Hellenberg. Ted loved the outdoors and in college was a member of the Hillandalers, an outdoor enthusiast club. He was a Boy Scout and enjoyed working with his son as a scout leader and with both of his children as a leader in a coed Explorer group. Ted’s life centered around his family and his church, and he served in various service roles in the church throughout the years. In his retirement he enjoyed working on his property.⁴ He was born on November 6, 1940 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.^2,3,4 He married Anita Carol Webb, daughter of Dewey Webb and Sylvia Dosia Wertz, on August 31, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Theodore Arthur "Ted" Hare died on January 8, 2024 at Pennsylvania at age 83.⁴