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     Paskel Wade Tinsley Jr. Paskel (Pete, P.W.) Wade Tinsley, Jr., 76, of Bent Mountain passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1940 to the late Paskel and Mary Tinsley. He liked to garden, work on cars, enjoyed being on his tractor and especially loved his dogs. Pete is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janice Tinsley; daughters, Beverly Davis (Jim), Cathy Seymour (Cliff); grandchildren, Amanda Hartinger (Joel), Cody Seymour, Jimmy Davis, Bobby Davis; sisters, Martha Peverall, Hazel Brown; special friends, Tommy Vest, Wyatt Wimmer, Willie Pacetti; beloved dogs, Buddy and Charlie; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Joel Cochram and to the Bent Mountain and Back Creek Rescue Squads for their assistance.⁵ He was born on March 4, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Norma Jean Ray, daughter of Lee Ray and Mary November Ellen "Honey" Wimmer, on September 25, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Paskel Wade Tinsley Jr. and Norma Jean Ray were divorced on October 1, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Paskel Wade Tinsley Jr. died on May 31, 2016 at Virginia at age 76.⁵

     Gerald Ward Via It is with much sadness that we announce that Gerald Ward Via, of Roanoke, VA passed away Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. Gerald graduated from Floyd County High School and National Business College. Gerald leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Vicky Walters Via, his daughter, Melissa Via Johnson, and three grandchildren, Ashleigh, Emma, and Eli of Fincastle. He is also survived by his parents, Theodore and Louise Compton Via of Floyd, VA. A brother, Mark (Karen) Via of Floyd, and a sister, Sarah (Michael) Browning of Copper Hill, Va. His nephews, Ryan (Sarah) Browning of Daleville, VA, and Matthew (Stephanie) Browning of Troutville, Va. His nieces, Trisha (Chris) Heidt of Floyd, Va, Angela (Mike) Myers of Floyd, Patricia Moore of Roanoke, VA, and Laura Lee (Brandon) Allen of Floyd, Va. Several great-nieces and nephews. In-laws, John and Bonnie Dunn of Roanoke, Va. Sister-in-law, Cathy (Wendell) Sowers of Christiansburg. Gerald was the past president of the Jubal Early Preservation Trust, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Fincastle Rifles, past Vice-President of the Floyd County Historical Society, past member of the Floyd County Preservation Trust, and Hanging Rock in Salem. Gerald loved being with all his family. He enjoyed people and telling them a story. The center of his universe, he always said was The Saddle overlook on the parkway. He loved to go listen to his friends play bluegrass music. Gerald will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Interment will follow at the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap.³ He was buried at Lee Cemetery, Rt. 8, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 3, 1954 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Vicky Lynn Walters, daughter of Dean Moyer "Deanie" Walters and Margaret Blondine "Bonnie" Sink, on November 21, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Gerald Ward Via died on April 6, 2021 at Virginia at age 66.³

     Cathy Dean Walters We are sad to announce the passing of Cathy Walters Sowers on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born December 20, 1957. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Wendell Sowers; her daughter and son-in-law, Trisha and Christopher Heidt; her granddaughters, Ava and Brooke Heidt; mother and stepfather, Bonnie and John Dunn; sister, Vicky Via. Cathy is also missed by her niece, Melissa Johnson and great-nieces and nephew, Ashleigh, Emma, and Eli Johnson; her mother-in-law, Corine Sowers; stepchildren, Chad (Hayley), Kayla (Matt), and Kristopher (Savannah); and several step-grandchildren. Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Dean Walters; and her younger brother, Dwayne Walters. Cathy will be sorely missed by many. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Well known for her over 30 years as an employee of Riner Food Center, Cathy treasured her free time that she had with her husband and grandchildren the most.⁵ She was born on December 20, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,5 As of August 16, 1975,her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Paul Wesley Thompson on August 16, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Cathy Dean Walters and Paul Wesley Thompson were divorced on January 27, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ As of March 19, 1983,her married name was Willard.¹ Cathy Dean Walters married Kenneth Garland Willard on March 19, 1983 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ Cathy Dean Walters and Kenneth Garland Willard were divorced on August 13, 1986 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ As of circa 1996,her married name was Sowers.⁵ Cathy Dean Walters married Wendell Mark Sowers circa 1996.^4,5 Cathy Dean Walters died on May 1, 2023 at Virginia at age 65.⁵

     Kenneth Garland Willard Mr. Kenneth Garland Willard, age 59 of Danbury, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on December 26, 1956 and was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Lee Willard, and his father, Garland Willard. Mr. Willard is survived by his mother, Virginia Bolt Willard of Stuart; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Debbie Willard of Stuart; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Rodney Lyon of Stuart; two nephews, Josh Willard and Justin Lyon; and a niece, Megan Richardson.³ He was born on December 26, 1956 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Cathy Dean Walters, daughter of Dean Moyer "Deanie" Walters and Margaret Blondine "Bonnie" Sink, on March 19, 1983 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ Kenneth Garland Willard and Cathy Dean Walters were divorced on August 13, 1986 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Kenneth Garland Willard died on March 13, 2016 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 59.³

     Raymond Frances "Ray" Hinson Sr. Raymond "Ray, Uncle Ray, Big Guy" Frances Hinson, Sr. of Boones Mill VA, born May 11, 1955, Prince Georges, MD, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021, at the age of 66 in his home. Ray is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Johnathan Hinson, Ray Hinson, Jr., Aimee Austin; brother, David Hinson; sisters, Debbie Brown (Wayne), Lynn Heron (Ralph); as well as 4 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; brothers in law, Ronnie Taylor (Linda), Scott Taylor (Crissy); sister in-law, Annette Taylor, Angie Waltz (Allen), Donna Hinson, Patty Hinson; and numerous siblings. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Hinson Sr., and Carolyn Hinson; brothers, Eugene Hinson, Jr., Richard Hinson, Michael Hinson; daughter, Leigh Ann Horvath; father and mother in-law, Fred and Joanne Taylor; sister in-law, Theresa Hinson. Ray was devoted to his family and friends, there wasn't anything that he wouldn't do to help you. He had the kindest, generous heart of anyone we knew. His pleasant personality was contagious to everybody he met. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Ray, such as sitting on his sister's front porch drinking coffee and listening to the trains go by, driving the old neighborhoods reminiscing of his younger days with his family. He loved the beach; in fact, he decorated his home in everything you can imagine that has to do with beach life and fishing. Lighthouses were his most favorite collectibles, and one of his dreams was to be able to visit and tour the inside of one. Ray absolutely loved his doggies and kitties, Lucy, Bella, Abby, Sophie, Tasha, and Anika. He referred to them as his "babies".³ He married Cindy Lou Taylor, daughter of Fred Clinton Taylor and Joanne Carol Hibbitts.^1,2,4 Raymond Frances "Ray" Hinson Sr. was born on May 11, 1955 at Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.³ He died on November 13, 2021 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.³

     Infant Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She died in January, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in January, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Charles Hammett "Chuck" Carter was buried at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Cemetery, Sinks Grove, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 234-66-9105.² He was born on September 4, 1938 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He died on February 14, 2007 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 68.^7,5,4 He Charles H. "Chuck" Carter of Spotsylvania County died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at his home, following a short illness. He was born Sept. 4, 1938, in Mount Hope, W.Va., to the late Eugene Scott and Alma Doss Carter. He was a member of the class of 1956 at Mount Hope High School and a 1960 graduate of Concord College. He was an exceptional educator honored by his peers and students with whom he shared his love of history and his knowledge of the English language for more than 30 years before retirement. His summers were spent indulging his love for travel with trips all over the world. He enjoyed entertaining family, friends and students with stories of his adventures. He is survived by one sister, Fran Carter Birdsong and her husband, Jerry, of Mount Hope; one brother, Richard D. Carter and his wife, Louise, of Gahanna, Ohio; one uncle, David L. Carter of Highpoint, N.C; three nephews; one niece; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; and 18 cousins. He also is survived by his longtime associate and partner, William Noble of Fredericksburg; and special friends, Ben Whitaker, Burt and Dianne Shand, Ted and Dianne Clark and others at Fredericksburg Mercedes-Volvo who generously gave care, comfort, encouragement and support during his illness. There will be no funeral and interment will be private in respect of his wishes. A memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church in Mount Hope, at a date to be announced. on February 16, 2007.⁴