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     James Robert “Pyro” Leech James Robert “Pyro” Leech, 42, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday May 6, 2017. He was employed by East Coast Metal Distributors. James served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his neighbors as a member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years and at Hubert NC fire department prior to that. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Wayne” Leech; and sister-in-law, Heather Leech. James is survived by his wife, Christie Taylor Leech; daughter, Sydney Morgan Rector; mother, Sarah J. Leech; sisters, Sara “Jackie” Carneal, Sandra Jones (Ronnie); brother, William Wayne Leech, Jr; nephews, Alijah Everson (Ruriko), Christopher Jones (Crystal), Matthew Jones, Joey Leech (Hillary), Josh Leech; niece, Maddie Carneal; as well as several great-nephews and great-nieces. A Graveside Service with military honors will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin.⁵ He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on August 17, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Crystal Taylor on February 14, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 James Robert “Pyro” Leech died on May 6, 2017 at Virginia at age 42.^5,6

     William Bernard Carneal Jr. was buried at Winns Baptist Church Cemetery, 12320 Winns Church Road, Elmont, Hanover Co., Virginia.^4,7 His Social Security Number was 228-13-7061.³ He was born on May 31, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,7,6 He married Sara Jacqueline "Jackie" Witt, daughter of Raymond Harvey Witt and Sarah Josephine Short, on April 25, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 William Bernard Carneal Jr. died on January 12, 2005 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 43.^3,4,5,7,8 He William Bernard Carneal Jr. "Bobby," 43, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord January 12, 2005, after a sudden accident at work. He was predeceased by bis grandparents, Bernard Lee Lane and Mr. and Mrs. William Walter Carneal. He was a beloved husband to Sara Jacqueline Carneal; beloved dad to Sara Madeline Mae Carneal "Maddie"; beloved stepfather to Staff Sergeant Ronald "Alijah" Everson; son, William Bernard Carneal III; and daughter-in-law, Ruriko Everson; beloved grandpa to Corey and NHue Everson; beloved grandmother, Nina Mae Lane "Nanny"; five beloved sisters, Judy, Janet, Jamie, Joyce and Julie; father, William Bernard Carneal Sr; mother, Joyce Ellis; and many other family members and friends. Bobby was born and raised in Ashland by his grandparents, Nina and Bernard Lane. He worked for H H Hunt Homes for the past 12 years, where he was a lead framer. Interment to follow in Winn's Baptist Church Cemetery. on January 14, 2005.⁴

     Ronald William Everson was buried at Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, 6867 Pike Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 226-68-7505.³ He was born on June 5, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3,4 He married Sara Jacqueline "Jackie" Witt, daughter of Raymond Harvey Witt and Sarah Josephine Short, on June 25, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ronald William Everson and Sara Jacqueline "Jackie" Witt were divorced on February 11, 1986.¹ Ronald William Everson died on October 28, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^3,7,5,6 He EVERSON, Ronald William, 52, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2001. A native of Roanoke, he was a lifetime area resident and was formerly employed by Thermoking for over 10 years. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald A. and Ruriko Everson, Camp Lejeune, N. C; daughter, Tammy E. Boswell, Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Linda E. and Edward Boothe, Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Katherine C. Williams, age 3, Corey S. Everson, age 17 mos. He is also survived by his father and mother, John T. and Virginia C. Everson, Roanoke. Graveside services will be held at Walnut Grove Union Church. on October 31, 2001.⁶