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     His Social Security Number was 223-62-7867.⁴ James Elwood Dudley Jr. was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on July 29, 1943 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Mary Ellen Lynch, daughter of Grady Samuel Lynch and Inez Frances Collins, on February 13, 1965 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 James Elwood Dudley Jr. died on February 17, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^1,4,8,6,7 He DUDLEY, James Elwood, 53, of Eagle Rock, died Monday, February 17, 1997. He was survived by his wife Mary Ellen Dudley of Eagle Rock, a son John Dudley of Shawsville; two sisters, Nancy Watkins of Rockbridge County and Rachel Mullins of Buchanan, a brother Everett Dudley of Buchanan. Graveside services in the Eagle Rock Cemetery. on February 19, 1997.⁷

     Bennie Oliver Sloan was buried at Mount Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 10520 Narrow Passage Road, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on March 27, 1945 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ernestine Lynch, daughter of Grady Samuel Lynch and Inez Frances Collins, on February 8, 1966 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Bennie Oliver Sloan and Ernestine Lynch were divorced on November 29, 1988 at Bradford Co., Florida.² Bennie Oliver Sloan died on April 17, 2015 at Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,4 He Bennie Oliver Sloan, 70, of Roseland, died Friday, April 17, 2015. Born in Botetourt County, March 27, 1945, he was a son of the late Caleb Sloan and Mary Lamb Sloan. Bennie had worked in land management for Brougham Productions and had attended Clifford Baptist Church. He was hardworking, caring, and would do anything for anybody. He was well loved by his family and community. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly J. Sloan; a son, Gary Sloan and his wife, Sherry of Eagle Rock; two grandchildren, Derek Sloan and Shanna Sloan; a special niece, Donna Dudley and her husband, Lawrence of Eagle Rock; and a step-daughter, Karen Vassar of Buena Vista. A graveside service was held at Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on April 23, 2015.³

     Eric Wade Hodges was born on September 16, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Tabitha Ann Byrd on September 23, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Eric Wade Hodges and Tabitha Ann Byrd were divorced on May 15, 2009 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Eric Wade Hodges died on December 8, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^5,6 He Eric W. Hodges, 38, of Franklin County, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Trudy Hodges; grandmother, Mandy Hodges; brother, Darrell L. Hodges; niece, Amber Cheyenne; very special friend, B.J. Sparks; and stepchildren, CJ, Kayla and Christopher. on December 12, 2012.⁶

     Ruby Rae Kirby Ruby Kirby Yopp, 75, of the 4800 block of Portsmouth Blvd., passed away April 16, 2004, surrounded by her family. A native of Bedford county, Virginia Mrs. Yopp was the daughter of the late Julius and Mazie Kirby, and the widow of Herbert B. Yopp. She worshipped with Point Harbor Community Church. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Berryman and her husband Jim of Suffolk, VA and two sons, Ronnie Yopp and his wife Cindi of Suffolk, VA and Richard Yopp of Portsmouth, VA. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Lori, Mark, and Beth Yopp and Seth and Caleb Berryman; four great grandchildren, Matthew, Shelby, Kaylee, and Christina. Also survived by a brother, Omar Kirby of Bedford, VA. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.¹ She was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-30-7539.⁵ She was born on May 23, 1928 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of November 5, 1949,her married name was Yopp.² She married Herbert Banks Yopp, son of James A. Garfield Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins, on November 5, 1949 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ruby Rae Kirby died on April 16, 2004 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 75.^1,5,6,7

     Wilder Unknown was born circa 1913 at West Virginia.¹ As of before May, 1940,her married name was Yopp.¹ She married Herbert Banks Yopp, son of James A. Garfield Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins, before May, 1940.¹