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     Frances Lou Johnson was born on October 29, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of February 11, 1978,her married name was Viar.¹ She married Richard Nathan Viar, son of William Richard Viar and Rita Laura Walters, on February 11, 1978 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ Frances Lou Johnson and Richard Nathan Viar were divorced on April 2, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Frances Lou Johnson died on September 24, 2022 at Virginia at age 62.⁴ She Frances Lou Johnson, Oct 29, 1959 - Sep 24, 2022. Frances Lou Johnson was carried to heaven by the angels on September 24, 2022. Though we will miss her sparkling eyes and ability to keep us on our toes and often laughing, we celebrate her reunion with loved ones. She was predeceased by loving parents, Basil and Frances Johnson; and very special sisters, Emily Naff and Deborah S. Johnson. Lou also joins her mother-in-law, Rita Williams, who cherished her. Lou is survived by her son whom she loved dearly, Nathan L. A. Viar. Nathan brought much joy to his mother through diligent, loving care, this year. She leaves behind three precious grandchildren, Landon Wheeler, Declan Viar, and Larkin Viar. Lou is also survived by siblings, Tom Johnson (Carrie) and Nancy Shaver (Dennis); along with much adored nieces and nephews, Cody Wade, Trevor Johnson, Amber Rae Johnson, Mauri Shaver, Mallori Shaver, and a host of adorable great nieces and great nephews. Lou was a breast cancer survivor and left an indelible print on the world and the hearts of those who knew and loved her. on October 9, 2022.⁴

     Sidney Raymond Simmons was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 He Simmons, Sidney R. - On Wednesday, December 20, 1961, at his residence, 736 North Edison St., Arlington, Va. Sidney R. Simmons, beloved husband of Ocie Simmons, father of Mrs. Frankie Bradley of Seattle, Wash; Mrs. Marie Hale of Falls Church, Va; Mrs. Ruth Bishop of Arlington, Va; John Simmons of Seat Pleasant, Md; Sidney Lynwood Simmons of Arlington, Va; Mrs. Noblin Patton of Annadale, Va., and Mrs. Betty Beatty of Alexandria, Va. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren. Interment National Memorial Park.⁷ He was born on January 14, 1887 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,4,5,6 He married Ocie Lee Hall, daughter of John William Hall and Mildred Dickerson, on December 29, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Sidney Raymond Simmons died on December 20, 1961 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 74.^2,3,7

     Her married name was Ramsey.⁸ Frankie Lois Simmons was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 082-16-8922.⁸ She married Burton Ramsey.⁹ Frankie Lois Simmons was born on October 28, 1916 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8,4,5 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was White.³ She married Roy Ring White on May 29, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Frankie Lois Simmons and Roy Ring White were divorced on December 19, 1940 at Virginia.¹⁰ As of February 19, 1945,her married name was Bradley.³ Frankie Lois Simmons married Matthew McCoy Bradley on February 19, 1945 at Arlington, Virginia.^11,3 Frankie Lois Simmons died on January 22, 2000 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^2,8,4,12

     Her Social Security Number was 577-28-4749.² Her married name was Hale.⁵ Marie Hall Simmons married Elwood James Hale.⁵ Marie Hall Simmons was born on February 19, 1919 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on March 11, 2005 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,6,7

     Her married name was West.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 579-20-5453.² Her married name was Bishop.⁶ Mildred Ruth Simmons married Les Bishop.⁶ Mildred Ruth Simmons married William Harlow West.^7,8 Mildred Ruth Simmons was born on December 12, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 12, 1941,her married name was Johnson.² She married Stanley Kenneth Johnson on July 12, 1941 at Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia.² Mildred Ruth Simmons and Stanley Kenneth Johnson were divorced in 1943 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁹ Mildred Ruth Simmons died on November 22, 2000 at Maryland at age 77.^2,10

     John William Simmons was buried at Andrews Cemetery, Karnack, Harrison Co., Texas.³ He was born on December 12, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Claudia May Walker on February 5, 1960 at Alexandria, Virginia.^2,7 John William Simmons died on October 23, 1983 at age 60.^7,3

     Sidney Lynwood Simmons was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,4 He Sidney Lynwood Simmons, 96, of Fishersville, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Mr. Simmons was born on May 13, 1925 in Montgomery County, Virginia, to the late Sidney Raymond and Ocie Lee Hall Simmons. Sidney completed high school and college in the Northern Virginia area. He entered military service in 1943, serving 30 years both in active military and civilian positions. He retired in 1973 as Assistant Director of the Material Division at the supply department of the Naval Gun Factory in Washington, D.C. Sidney was a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1952. After retiring, he relocated to The Mill at McDowell, Virginia. He was a member of the Stonewall Ruritan Club. Sidney was a member of Linden Heights Baptist church. He enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Annye Mae Van Lear Simmons; three sisters; a brother; and loving friends, Dorothy Bernadine Wimer and Benny Ralston. Sidney is survived by a daughter, Lyn Ann Simmons Weaver of Broadway, Virginia; a son, Sidney Forrest Simmons of Staunton, Virginia; a niece, Janet Baker of Locust Grave, Virginia; three grandchildren, Tonya Bowers, Nicki Simmons, and Kelly Simmons; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Beatty of Charleston, South Carolina and Ella Noblin Patton and her husband James of Staunton, Virginia. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and special friend, Bob Ralston. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Reverend Luke Smith will officiate. Active Pallbearers will be Andrew Erbaugh, Bob Ralston, Ken Shoemaker, Larry Long, Dakota Boyers and Randy Boyers. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Ruth Dorcas Sunday School Class.⁴ He was born on May 13, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 He married Annye Mae Van Lear on March 9, 1946 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,5,8 Sidney Lynwood Simmons died on April 7, 2022 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 96.^3,4

     Ella Noblin Simmons was born on December 6, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of August 30, 1950,her married name was Patton.⁴ She married James Lewis Patton on August 30, 1950 at Arlington, Virginia.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 577-38-9856.⁵ Matthew McCoy Bradley was buried at Bearwallow Cemetery, Gerton, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He was born on July 29, 1921 at Edneyville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^2,6,5,4,7,8 He married Frankie Lois Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on February 19, 1945 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3 Matthew McCoy Bradley died on November 25, 1985 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^1,2,6,8 He Matthew McCoy Bradley, 64, of, Fairview, died Monday in the Asheville VA Medical Center. A native of Henderson County he was a son of the late Grady E. and Minnie Johnson Bradley. He retired, from Naval Shipyard in Washington D.C., and was a veteran of Work War II. He was a member of Bearwallow Baptist Church in Gerton. Surviving are his wife, Frankie Simmons Bradley of Wilmington; daughter, Ellen Bradley of Wilmington; two sons, Ralph Bradley of Alexandria, Va., and Don Bradley of Arlington, Va; five sisters, Carrie Harvey and Marie Greene of Black Mountain, Mary Sue Fortune of Asheville, Genevieve McAbee, of Fairview and Ann McPeters of Charlotte; and a brother, Earl Bradley of Asheville. Burial will be in Bearwallow Cemetery. on November 28, 1985.¹

     Elwood James Hale Elwood James Hale - On Thursday, September 16, at Fairfax Hospital, Elwood J. Hale, of Falls Church, Va., member of the National Association of the Chiefs of Police, American Law Enforcement officer and a Charter Member of DeMolay; beloved husband of Marie H. Hale; father of James Walter and Edward Lee Hale; brother of Ralph Norman Hale of Boise, Idaho and Mrs. Kathryn Goins of Wytheville, Va; son of Mrs. Bessie Ethel Hale. Also survived by one grandson. Interment National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Va.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-14-9441.⁵ He was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 He married Marie Hall Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall.⁶ Elwood James Hale was born on November 21, 1916 at Maybeury, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,1,3,5,7 He died on September 16, 1982 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,1,7,4

     James Lewis Patton was born on July 21, 1928 at Herndon, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ella Noblin Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on August 30, 1950 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,2

     Guy Eddie Beatty Jr. Real estate developer, entrepreneur, and one of the nation's leading philanthropists, Guy E. Beatty, Jr., passed away Friday, October 4th, at lnova Fairfax Hospital. He leaves behind his very best friend and devoted wife of 61 years, Betty, his son John and daughter Susi. He also leaves a daughter-in- law, Deborah Sue, 9 grandchildren, 2 grand-dogs, and 8 great-grandchildren. It is very difficult to find the words to talk about a man who has meant so much to so many. Guy Beatty devoted his life's work to helping others. "Take some, leave some," was one of his favorite sayings, but this man left a legacy that far exceeds any amount of recognition he garnered or wanted. After he began his real estate empire in 1962, with $2000 in his bank account, it didn't take him long to grow his business as he bought, sold, and established partnerships with those who could help him realize his professional goals...and those goals were accomplished beyond his and "Betts" wildest imaginations. It's difficult to imagine how much one life, one man, could affect so many; even more difficult to put into words. There are people in this world Guy Beatty has helped that even his own family isn't aware he assisted. Guy had the innate ability to look at a business opportunity and make it successful. As he grew older, one of his favorite sayings was, "This is God's money, not mine...I've been put in the position to help others and give them an opportunity they may not have otherwise had." He was successful in life because he did what he loved - he took on challenges very few would have taken, turned them into successful ventures, and then handed them over to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Guy Beatty made the world a better place, and has left his mark in such a vast amount of areas, there are far too many to share here.² He was born on February 20, 1933 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ He married Betty Lillian Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, circa 1952.^4,2 Guy Eddie Beatty Jr. died on October 4, 2013 at Woodburn, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 719-03-5648.³ Roy Ring White was born on June 25, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Frankie Lois Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on May 29, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Roy Ring White and Frankie Lois Simmons were divorced on December 19, 1940 at Virginia.² Roy Ring White died on June 19, 1989 at Boquete, Panama, at age 72.^5,7 He Roy Ring White, formerly of Roanoke, died of Alzheimer's disease, on Monday, June 19, at his home in Boquete, Panama, after a long illness. His survivors include his wife, Elsa Lee White, of Boquete; four daughters, Sandra Berryman, Richmond; Wanda White, Deland, Fla; Marsha Scott, Roanoke; Margo Filer, Tampa, Fla; two sisters, Edna W. Follmar, Salem; Bessie W. Nelson, Warrenton; four grandchildren, Anne and Susan Berryman, Duane Scott, April Hagemes. Born in Roanoke in 1916, Mr. White graduated from Jefferson High School in 1932. After serving in the Army Air Force, including duty on Saipan during World War II and duty in Korea during the Korean War, Mr. White and his family lived in Florida, where he received his MS in Business Administration from Florida Southern College and his MS and PhD in History and Political Science from the University of Florida. Before returning to Roanoke and accepting a position at Virginia Western Community College, Mr. White was on the teaching staff of the University of Maryland and the University of Florida, and was for a number of years Director of Overseas Armed Forces Schools, in Iceland, the Azores, and Panama. While at Virginia Western he also taught classes at Hollins College and the University of Virginia Roanoke Extension. A member of the Unitarian Church in Roanoke and of a number of professional and service organizations, Mr. White was well known for his active involvement in the national, state and local levels of the Democratic Party, including the National Democratic Committee. He was a delegate to the 1964 National Democratic Convention and the Democratic nominee for Congressman from the Virginia Sixth District in 1972. on June 22, 1989.⁷

     Ralph Lee Ramsey Ralph L. Bradley, 74, of Scottsville, VA, formerly of Alexandria, VA, died on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at UVA Medical Center. Born April 18, 1942 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of Frankie Simmons and Burton Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Stacey Bradley, and son, Ralph Bradley Jr. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a member of the U.S. Joint Services Color Guard of Washington, DC and later as a boatswain's mate on an escort ship for the destroyer USS Basilone, which joined the quarantine of Cuba that finally forced the removal of the Russian nuclear missiles from the island. Entrepreneurship, innovation, and success have been the hallmarks of Ralph’s career in the energy industry. His career spanned the exploration, production, energy marketing, power generation and HVAC industries. As co-founder and CEO of H&B Products, Ralph successfully steered the company to prominence in the highly competitive HVAC industry. In 1980, Ralph sold H&B and founded the Eastern Group, a natural gas exploration company. Under his leadership, the company prospered during one of the most volatile eras in energy history. By 1995 the Eastern Group was among the largest natural gas producers in the Appalachian Basin attracting the attention of Statoil, the national oil company of Norway, and resulted in the acquisition of the company in 1997. Ralph stepped down as CEO, joined Statoil’s board of directors, and founded Bradley Energy U.S.A. to focus his vision on deregulation and private enterprise opportunities. Ralph had great passion for many things in his life including restoring classic cars and hot rods, captaining his boat through coastal waterways, ski trips, and fine wines. He turned these passions into great adventures, made all the more enjoyable when shared with family and friends. He shared his many talents by serving on multiple professional and charitable boards including the Alexandria Hospital Foundation, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, and North Coast Energy. He received many awards and accolades including being a finalist in the 1996 ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award for Greater Washington, and also was a graduate of Harvard Business School’s OPM program. He was always willing to lend a hand and will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. He is survived by his beloved wife Jacqueline and his children Glen Bradley (Wanda), Christine Vancleave, Morgan Bradley, Dakota Bradley, a brother Don Bradley (Donna), a sister Ellen Willis (Randy), and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.¹ He was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.² His name was legally changed to Ralph Lee Bradley.^1,2,3,4 He was born on April 18, 1942 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Jana Vieno Haggblom in 1966 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^3,5 Ralph Lee Ramsey married Jana Vieno Haggblom on November 2, 1969 at Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.^5,4,3 Ralph Lee Ramsey and Jana Vieno Haggblom were divorced on June 21, 1979 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁵ Ralph Lee Ramsey married Jacqueline Marie Fitzgerald on February 14, 1997 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁶ Ralph Lee Ramsey died on March 23, 2017 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 74.^1,2