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     Her Social Security Number was 234-60-1271.² Juanita Marie Bratton and Clinton Eugene "Gene" Hall were divorced.³ Juanita Marie Bratton was born on October 7, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of September 12, 1961,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Clinton Eugene "Gene" Hall, son of Clarence Clark Hall and Edith Lora French, on September 12, 1961 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Juanita Marie Bratton died on February 9, 1993 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^2,3

     David Marshall Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 234-70-8866.⁵ He was born on February 14, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,4 He married Norma Dianne Hall, daughter of Clarence Clark Hall and Edith Lora French, on August 29, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ David Marshall Martin died on November 24, 2005 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^5,6,4 He David Marshall Martin, 59, of the Plymouth Ridge Subdivision on the Athens Road in Princeton, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Beckley. Born in Bluefield Feb. 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Hobart F. Martin Sr. and Jessie Inez Marshall Martin. He was a retired highway construction worker. He was a member of Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521 in Princeton and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Bluewell Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Dave was a former member of Princeton Elks Lodge No. 1459. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, one sister, Maxine Orchard, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Carol June Hamm Martin of Princeton; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Cook and her husband Scott and Kristy Martin all of Athens; three grandchildren, Cody Keatley, Amanda Cook and Raleigh Martin; one brother, Hobart F. Martin Jr. of Indianapolis, Minn; two sisters, Louise Martin of Durham, N.C. and Phvllis Nicholson of Roanoke, Va. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where the Mercer County Veterans Council will conduct military graveside rites. on November 25, 2005.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-22-7843.² Blanche Almeda Fortner was born on March 11, 1917 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of December 24, 1937,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Jasper Lee Hall, son of Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall and Maude Elizabeth Gillespie, on December 24, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Blanche Almeda Fortner and Jasper Lee Hall were divorced before April, 1950.⁴ Blanche Almeda Fortner died on February 22, 2007 at Florida at age 89.^3,2 She CARLU, Blanche Almeda - Age 89 passed away February 22, 2007 in her home in Florida. Born in West Virginia. Blanche eventually made her home in the Detroit area and was a nurse for a local hospital. Dearest mother of Geraldine (Charles) Bickes, Lois Hintz, David (Jane) Hall, Rolin (Kathy) Gaines. Dearest grandmother of Roxanna, Philip, Lisa, Marlena, Darlene, Heather, Rhonda, Randy, Jasper, Kandace and Rolin. Great-grandmother of nine. Dearest sister of Mary K. Seymour and Alice Pennington. Preceded in death by brother Chap Fortner and Clarence Fortner. Beloved wife of the late Jasper Hall, the late Rolin D. Games, the late Rudolph Valente and the late Donald Carlu. on February 25, 2007.³

     John Phillip Lind Jr. was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 8660 Ohio State Route 66, Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio.³ His Social Security Number was 275-24-4088.² He was born on June 7, 1928 at Troy, Miami Co., Ohio.^2,1,3,5,4,6 He married Alma Geraldine Hall, daughter of Jasper Lee Hall and Blanche Almeda Fortner, on December 17, 1955 at Miami Co., Ohio.¹ John Phillip Lind Jr. and Alma Geraldine Hall were divorced on December 31, 1962 at Miami Co., Ohio.⁷ John Phillip Lind Jr. died on July 29, 1988 at Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio, at age 60.^8,3,5

     David L. Hall David L. Hall, 75, of Zion IL died of cancer on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Pavilion. David was born on February 16, 1942 in West Virginia. He was a member of the United States Navy, serving his country in Vietnam. He was awarded 3 Purple Heart Medals and retired in 1979 after 22 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Elks Lodge. David is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jane; son, Jasper Lee Hall II; and step children, Debra Webster, John Ward II and Monica Forbes. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Blanche Hall.² He was buried at Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, Lake Co., Illinois.³ He was born on February 16, 1942 at West Virginia.² He married Jane Forbes circa 1980.⁶ David L. Hall died on November 30, 2017 at Zion, Lake Co., Illinois, at age 75.²

     Jane Forbes Jane E. Hall, 72, of Zion, Illinois, passed away from cancer on March 11, 2023. Jane was born September 20, 1950 in Puyallup, Washington. From 1974 to 1975 Jane and her family lived in Uijeongbu, South Korea on Camp Red Cloud Army Base. Returning from South Korea, Jane moved to Fort Sheridan, Illinois. She owned and operated Jane's License Service. Jane is survived by her children, Jasper Lee Hall II, Debra (Robinson) Webster, and Monica Forbes; grandchildren, Breanna Lin Henderson, Rebecca LeAnn (McDaniel) Lee; great-grandchildren, Christian and Isabella; sister, Juanita (Forbes) Rice; brothers, Lynn Forbes and James Forbes; 1 niece and 5 nephews; 5 great nieces and 8 great nephews; 2 great great nieces and 4 great great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karol and Zelda Forbes; husband, David L. Hall; and two sons, Dale Willis Ward Jr, and John Harold Ward II.¹

She was buried at Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, Lake Co., Illinois.² She was born on September 20, 1950 at Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ As of circa 1980,her married name was Hall.³ She married David L. Hall, son of Jasper Lee Hall and Blanche Almeda Fortner, circa 1980.¹ Jane Forbes died on March 1, 2023 at Zion, Lake Co., Illinois, at age 72.¹

     Jesse Clay Turner was buried at Turner Family Cemetery, Bassett, Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 9, 1898 at Ironside, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Violet Lee Hall, daughter of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on July 19, 1943 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Jesse Clay Turner and Violet Lee Hall were divorced on November 7, 1947 at Henry Co., Virginia.² Jesse Clay Turner died on December 23, 1973 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,7 He Jesse Clay Turner, age 75, of Route 3, Bassett, Va. died Sunday morning in Franklin Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lily S. Turner; two step-sons, James F. Starkey of Longview, Texas; Charles W. Starkey of Suffolk, Va.: one sister, Mrs. Yauell Bernard of Boones Mill; two brothers. Haywood Turner and Bernard Turner, both of Route 5, Bassett; three nieces and one nephew. Burial will follow in the Turner family cemetery. on December 24, 1973.⁷

     Lewis Burgher Alderman was buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4002 N. 50th Street, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 237-34-6054.⁶ He was born on February 9, 1896 at Citra, Marion Co., Florida.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Violet Lee Hall, daughter of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on March 10, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia.¹ Lewis Burgher Alderman died on August 11, 1954 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 58.^2,3,4,7 He Lewis B. Alderman, 58, of 8506 Elmer St., died yesterday morning at a Tampa hospital. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Violet Alderman, Tampa; one stepson, Homer Via, Tampa; three sisters, Miss Annie Alderman, Plant City, Mrs. A. N. Ray, Fayetteville, N. C., and Mrs. W. J. Alderman, Tampa, and one brother, Charlie A. Alderman, Tampa. on August 12, 1954.⁷

     Homer Oklahoma Via was buried at Via Cemetery, Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on May 1, 1895 at Dodson, Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Violet Lee Hall, daughter of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on July 22, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Homer Oklahoma Via died on December 8, 1937 at Bassett, Virginia, at age 42.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-20-6132.² Larry Grey Via was buried at Via Cemetery, Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia.^11,5,12 He was born on June 20, 1924 at Henry Co., Virginia.^{2,11,13,4,14,5,12} He married Inez Adkins on October 31, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,7 Larry Grey Via died on October 2, 2004 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 80.^{2,11,13,6,5,12} He Larry G. Via, 80, of 166 Valley Dr., Fieldale, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. He was born June 20, 1924 in Henry County to Homer Via and Violet Hall Via. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth G. Via and Geoffrey L. Via; and a sister, Katherine Via. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He was a long time member of the VFW. He retired from Dupont with 30 years service. He was a member of Fieldale United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Inez Adkins Via of the home; a sister, Elizabeth Phillips of Brooksville, Fla; two brothers, Richard "Dicky" Via of Vinton and Homer Via of Fla; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in the Via Family cemetery. on October 3, 2004.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-20-5424.¹¹ Richard Dean Via Richard D. “Dick” Via, 86 of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, June 12, 2013. He was a longtime member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, as well as it’s Agape Sunday School Class. Dick was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed as a sales rep for Champion Spark Plug Company for over thirty years, then satisfied his love of the outdoors by working for the Blue Ridge Parkway for another ten years. Mr. Via was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Denise Via, and is survived by two sons, Rev. Rick Via (and wife Janet); Raymond Gary Via; five grandchildren, Josh Via (and wife Tasha), Jonathan Via (and wife Kelly), Jared Via (and wife Danielle), Jacob Via (and wife Keesha), Joy Ezelle (and husband Jay); sixteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Libby Phillips (and husband Bill), of Brunswick, GA; former spouse and mother of his children, Janice Via; and a special friend, Boots Ingram. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park.⁴ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on March 23, 1927 at Henry Co., Virginia.^12,11,5 He married Janice Beverly Unrue on January 26, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Richard Dean Via and Janice Beverly Unrue were divorced in 1974.² Richard Dean Via married Julia Gray Hodge on March 23, 1978 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Richard Dean Via and Julia Gray Hodge were divorced on November 7, 1994 at Indian River Co., Florida.⁷ Richard Dean Via died on June 12, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^3,11,5

     Elizabeth Hope "Libby" Via was buried at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., Georgia.^2,3 She Mrs. Elizabeth (“Libby”) Hope Via Phillips, age 93, of Blairsville, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Phillips was born in Bassett, Virginia, on December 13, 1928 to the late Homer Okla Via, Sr. and Violet Lee (Hall) Via. She married William “Bill” Phillips on January 21, 1948, in Martinsville, Virginia, after he returned from service overseas during WWII. The couple lived a majority of their married lives in Tampa and Brooksville, Florida, before moving to Brunswick, Georgia, and finally to the north Georgia mountains to be closer to family. Libby enjoyed cooking, crafts, and shopping, while talking about cooking, crafts and shopping. She also loved being with family and friends. A devout Christian, Libby was of the Methodist Faith. She retired as a Health and Rehabilitative Services caseworker for the State of Florida. Preceding Mrs. Phillips in death are her loving husband of 68 years, William Clarence Phillips (2017), son Michael Stephen Phillips, sister Catherine Wyatt Via, brothers Larry Grey Via, Homer Okla Via, Jr. and Richard Dean Via. Surviving Mrs. Phillips are her son and daughter-in-law Scott and Paula Phillips of Blairsville, GA; grandchildren, Monica P. Edenfield (Nathan) of Evans, GA, and Aaron Michael Phillips (AnnaLee) of Statesboro, GA; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Gracie, Ian, Ethan, and Owen Edenfield, all of Evans, GA. She is also survived by a niece, a really large number of nephews, many other friends and a few grand-dogs. The family would like to extend its sincere and heartfelt appreciation to the many staff members of the Union County Nursing Home and Union General Hospital, who provided loving care and attention to Mom, both long-term and most recently during her brief illness. Mrs. Phillips will be interred along with her husband at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.² She was born on December 13, 1928 at Bassett, Virginia.^2,3 As of January 21, 1948,her married name was Phillips.⁵ She married William Clarence "Bill" Phillips on January 21, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia.^9,2,4,5 Elizabeth Hope "Libby" Via died on April 13, 2022 at Blairsville, Union Co., Georgia, at age 93.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 262-84-1763.⁷ Homer Okla Via Jr. was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^8,9 He was born on May 5, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.^3,7,8,9 He died on November 28, 2010 at Florida at age 78.^7,8,9,10 He VIA, Homer Jr., 78, of Brooksville, died Nov. 28, 2010. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth "Libby" Phillips and family. on December 1, 2010.¹⁰

     Catherine Wyette Via was born on August 7, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 16, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 4.^1,2 She Catherine Wyette Via, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Via, of Fieldale, died in a local hospital Thursday morning. Death was caused by peritonitis which developed from a ruptured appendix. on May 17, 1935.²

     William Clarence "Bill" Phillips was buried at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., Georgia.^4,3,5 He Mr. William Clarence Phillips, age 93, of Blue Ridge, GA, and formerly of Hiawassee, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Phillips was born in Fries, VA, on Wednesday, September 19, 1923 to the late Willie S. Phillips and Addie M. Funk Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a member of both the Masons and Shriners. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, crafts, woodworking and the outdoors. William was also a founding member of the Hernando Association for Special Needs Citizens, and a past president of the Hernando County FL Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Phillips was an Assistant Vice President in the Auditing Department for the First National Bank of Brooksville, FL. Mr. Phillips served his country in World War II as a member of the United States Army. Mr. Phillips was of the Methodist Faith. Preceding Mr. Phillips in death are his sisters Maude Phillips, Carrie Phillips, Elizabeth Jane Nester, brothers Floyd Phillips, Robert Phillips, Benjamin Phillips, and a son, Michael Stephen Phillips. Surviving Mr. Phillips are his loving wife and best friend of 68 years Elizabeth Hope Via Phillips, son and daughter-in-law Scott and Paula Phillips of Blairsville, GA, grandchildren Monica Edenfield, and Aaron Michael Phillips, and great grandchildren Bailey, Gracie, Ethan, Ian, and Owen. Many other friends and relatives also survive.³ He was born on September 19, 1923 at Fries, Grayson Co., Virginia.^4,3,5,7,8 He married Elizabeth Hope "Libby" Via, daughter of Homer Oklahoma Via and Violet Lee Hall, on January 21, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 William Clarence "Bill" Phillips died on January 6, 2017 at Waleska, Cherokee Co., Georgia, at age 93.^4,3,5

     Janice Beverly Unrue Janice Unrue Via, September 5, 1930 - February 11, 2018. Janice Unrue Via, (affectionally known as Nena) went home to be with Jesus on Sunday evening, February 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Denise Via; her parents, George Pickett and Verna Elsie Unrue; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie Mae and LT. Col. Mayo Adams, Velma and Gene Davis. Nena’s faith in the Lord Jesus impacted everyone who knew her, especially her son, Raymond Gary Via; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Janet Via; her grandchildren and their spouses, Joshua and Tasha Via, Jonathan and Kelly Via, Jared and Danielle Via, Jacob and Keesha Via, Joy and Jay Ezelle; and special loved ones, Jeremiah and Jennifer Hambrick; and her 26 great grandchildren. She also had many special friends at Sunshine Services and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Nena has left behind a legacy of a deep trust in God and an unshakeable confidence in the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Her prayers became wings that continue to carry the Gospel message to the ends of the earth through her family. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on September 5, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of January 26, 1952,her married name was Via.¹ She married Richard Dean Via, son of Homer Oklahoma Via and Violet Lee Hall, on January 26, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Janice Beverly Unrue and Richard Dean Via were divorced in 1974.¹ Janice Beverly Unrue died on February 11, 2018 at Virginia at age 87.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 228-24-6987.⁶ Inez Adkins was buried at Via Cemetery, Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on January 24, 1925 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,4,5 As of October 31, 1944,her married name was Via.¹ She married Larry Grey Via, son of Homer Oklahoma Via and Violet Lee Hall, on October 31, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Inez Adkins died on September 25, 2008 at Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,4,5 She Inez Adkins Via, 83, of 166 Valley Drive, Fieldale, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at her home. She was born in Henry County on Jan. 24, 1925, to Thomas Samuel Adkins and Mary Lee Ingram Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gray Via; two sons, Kenny and Geoffrey Via; two sisters, Frances Mason and Lucille Wright; and four brothers, Ralph, Thomas, Gene and Bobby Adkins. She was a member of Fieldale United Methodist Church where she had worked in the nursery. Surviving are two sisters, Nancy Wyatt of Collinsville and Mary Jane Hall of Fieldale; a brother, Jimmy Adkins of Martinsville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Via family cemetery. on September 27, 2008.⁴

     Geoffrey Lynn Via was buried at Via Cemetery, Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 His Social Security Number was 231-80-9006.⁵ He was born on June 18, 1954 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Patricia Lynn Dent on November 11, 1978 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,3,6 Geoffrey Lynn Via died on March 1, 1981 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 26; Died in an auto accident.^1,2,6 He Geoffrey Lynn Via, 26, of Valley Drive, Fieldale, was dead on arrival, Sunday at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Born in Henry County, June 18, 1954, he attended Fieldale-Collinsville High School. He was self-employed: and operated Via's Tree Service. Surviving are his parents, Larry Grey and Inez Via, both of Rt. 1, Fieldale; his wife, Mrs. Patricia Dent Via of Fieldale; one son; Daniel Lee Via of Bay City, Mich; and one brother, Kenneth Grey Via of Rt. 1, Fieldale. Burial will follow in the family cemetery. on March 2, 1981.⁶