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     Ruby Darlene Drews Blythe, GA - Darlene Redmond, 82, wife of Jerry Bartley Redmond, entered into rest Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Redmond, daughter of the late Alma Bernice Hodges Drews and Benjamin William Drews, was born in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Ladies Sunday school class. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Trent Redmond, Valerie C. Redmond, and Joy C. Collins (Marty); her grandchildren, Kati Venable (Chris), Aaron E. Cooper, Kyle Collins (Johanna), and Andrea Cooper; her great grandchild, Ellie Venable; her sister in law Barbara Drews; and numerous nieces and nephews.² Her married name was Redmond.² She married Rev. Jerry Bartley Redmond, son of James Rufus Redmond and Frances Lucille Kreger.^1,2 Ruby Darlene Drews was born circa 1939 at South Coffeyville, Nowata Co., Oklahoma.² She died on March 16, 2021 at Blythe, Richmond Co., Georgia.²

     Herbert Douglas Gilliam Herbert Douglas “Butch” Gilliam, age 76, of Blue Ridge, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2019. Butch was a Christian and served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Services in Vietnam. He retired from Norfolk Southern Communications Control Center and was a local pilot. Butch was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #190 AF &AM, the Scottish Rite Bodies and the Kazim Shrine Temple. He was also a member of the B.P.O.E #194 and the American Legion Post #80 in Vinton. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Otis M. Gilliam II and Mary Schwarzell Gilliam; a brother, Otis M. “George” Gilliam, III; an uncle, Herbert E. Gilliam and his best buddy, his dachshund, Jake. Surviving are a nephew, Andrew Gardner Gilliam and a niece, Mary Margaret Gilliam, as well as many friends. A graveside funeral service will be conducted in Sherwood Memorial Park.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 30, 1943 at Virginia.¹ He married Frances Delores Redmond, daughter of James Rufus Redmond and Frances Lucille Kreger, on August 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Herbert Douglas Gilliam died on October 25, 2019 at Virginia at age 76.²

     Viola L. Moore was born circa 1915.¹ As of February 14, 1980,her married name was Redmond.¹ She married Dennis Michael Redmond, son of James Rufus Redmond and Frances Lucille Kreger, on February 14, 1980 at Parker Co., Texas.¹ Viola L. Moore and Dennis Michael Redmond were divorced on November 17, 1981 at Tarrant Co., Texas.²

     Her married name was Redmond.¹ Barbara Jean Brown married Kenneth Rodney Redmond, son of James Rufus Redmond and Frances Lucille Kreger.^1,4 Barbara Jean Brown was born on October 9, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She died on November 9, 2017 at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas, at age 73.² She Barbara J. Rodgers, age 73, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on November 9, 2017 in Odessa, TX. Barbara was born October 9, 1944 to Clarence J. Brown and Jessie R. Atkinson Brown in Roanoke, VA. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke, VA. She married Stephen J. Rodgers on December 24, 1968 in Roanoke, VA. Barbara worked in retail sales most of her life. She was an avid bowler, she loved bowling with her husband. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen J. Rodgers; parents, Clarence and Jessie Brown; brother, Charles Brown and sister, Katie Croft. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Redmond, Denise Veach and husband Jesse Veach; sons, Chris Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Andy Rodgers; grandchildren, Michiele, Hanna, Michael, Christopher, Hunter, Trenton, Katelyn, Nicholas, J Justin, Sarah, KJ and Logan; great grandchildren, Jailyn, Sammy, Taeveon, Rocky and Stephen. on November 15, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-78-0658.² Jerry Wallace Estes was buried at Bennetts Chapel Cemetery, Warren Co., Virginia.^6,3 He Jerry Wallace Estes, 46 of Front Royal died Saturday, September 23, 2000 at Winchester Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Estes was born November 5, 1953 a son of the late Wallace Henry Estes and Rosana Marie Foster Estes. He wed the former Maureen Giles on February 13, 1982. Mr. Estes was a graduate of Warren County High School Class of 1972 and worked as a Color Formulator for Riverton Lime and Stone Corporation. Interment will follow in Bennetts Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Merchant, John Paul Sealock, John Gentry, Jessie Clare, Daniel Shifflett and Troy Robinson. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Mike Bell, Ronnie Heflin, Ronnie Dawson, Donnie Poe, Ronnie Poe, Wayne Henry and Joe Rhoades. Mr. Estes is survived by his mother, Rosana Marie Foster Estes of Front Royal, his wife, Maureen Giles Estes of Front Royal, and twin daughters, Leslie Kate Estes and Heather Page Estes both at home. Also survivng Mr. Estes is his sister, Sandra Kay Hurd of Front Royal and nieces Michele Hurd and Theresa Marie Hurd both of Front Royal, and a great nephew, Dustin Bray Knupp of Front Royal.³ He was born on November 5, 1953 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Maureen Jay Giles, daughter of Phillip Wayne Giles and Frances Delores Redmond, on February 13, 1983 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jerry Wallace Estes died on September 23, 2000 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 46.^2,3,5,7

     Robert Elmer Clarke was buried at Morning Star Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1524 Lake Arrowhead Road, Luray, Page Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 226-38-8907.³ He was born on January 18, 1935 at Alexandria, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Barbara Jean Carr, daughter of William Errette "Billy" Carr and Ruby Virginia Kreger, on April 13, 1955 at Alexandria, Virginia.^1,2 Robert Elmer Clarke died on September 18, 1992 at age 57.^3,4,7

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-9077.³ Curtis Jefferson Stone was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^7,8 He was born on October 12, 1918 at Bassett, Virginia.^7,2,3,4,9,8 He married Frances Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Clarence Bernard Collins and Vivian Irene Daniels, on April 15, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,6 Curtis Jefferson Stone died on July 10, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^7,3,10,5,9,8

     Curtis Dwight Stone Curtis Dwight Stone, 62, of Winston-Salem, NC went to be with Jesus on February 14, 2013. Mr. Stone was born on April 23, 1950 in Rocky Mount, VA, a son of Curtis Jefferson Stone and Frances Elizabeth Collins Stone who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary John Stone. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church and was an accountant for various companies until his retirement in 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Staton Holbrook Stone; two daughters, Michelle Howell and husband Mike of King, NC and their children, Mason and Matthew Howell and Charlotte Howell and husband Jason of West Jefferson, NC and their daughter Caitlyn Howell; a sister, Linda Rebecca Stone Newell and husband Ray of Elkin, NC; his aunt and uncle, Patricia and Earl Eaton of Winston-Salem, NC; three step-children, Laura Holbrook Hodgin, Susan Holbrook Hunt, Kevin Lee Holbrook; nine step-grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon, Chad, and Chris Ferris, Noah Willard, Marissa and Gracie Holbrook, and Justin and Natalie Hunt. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in King, NC.³ He was buried at Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, 5413 NC Highway 66 South, Mount Olive, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 228-74-2277.⁷ He married Connie Staton.³ Curtis Dwight Stone was born on April 23, 1950 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 He married Linda Unknown on August 28, 1970.⁸ Curtis Dwight Stone and Linda Unknown were divorced on April 18, 1994 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁸ Curtis Dwight Stone married Beverly Foust on July 8, 1994 at Carteret Co., North Carolina.⁶ Curtis Dwight Stone died on February 14, 2013 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^3,5,7

     His Social Security Number was 228-46-1177.² Howard LeRoy Stewart was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 5, 1938 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Alice Beatrice Collins, daughter of Clarence Bernard Collins and Vivian Irene Daniels, on July 25, 1977 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,6 Howard LeRoy Stewart died on November 14, 2004 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 66.^1,2,4 He Howard LeRoy Stewart, 66, of 293 Anthony Drive, Patrick Springs, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Henry County on June 5, 1938, to Harry Leftridge Stewart and Virgie Ziglar Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice B. Stewart; and three brothers, Harry William Stewart, James Monroe Stewart and Charles Warren Stewart. He retired from Stanley Furniture Co. Surviving are two daughters, Lorria S. Gilley of Patrick Springs and Kelly S. Rubi-Estrada of Martinsville; two sisters, Vinney Foley of Collinsville and Louise Rogers of Axton; one brother, Earnest Stewart of Martinsville; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. on November 16, 2004.¹