Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Dennis Eugene Lawson
LAWSON, Dennis Eugene “Daddy Gene” 63 of Christiansburg, went to walk with his parents, James & Mae Belle Lawson and his brother, James T. Lawson, on September 13, 2007.
Born on May 31, 1944 of Humble beginnings, his 10 siblings toughened his tell-you-like-it-is mentality. He learned to use his hands as a cabinet maker leading to a lifetime of skills that would serve him well. He was quick to figure out how things worked, and astonished people at how he could simplify the largest tasks. Never to meet a stranger he would carry on lengthy conversations with anyone willing to listen; anyone found at his doorstep was welcomed in. A jack of all trades he could do anything he set out to do. In his later years he founded and worked at the family business, close to his friends and his heart. Full of stories that were mostly true, Gene liked the outdoors, he loved to fish and golf, but was never afraid to roll up his sleeves and work for what he needed. His playful, loving spirit will be missed by all that knew him. Above all else, Gene loved his friends and family, and was a very proud father and Paw-Paw.
He is survived by three children, Jody Lawson, Jill Lawson and James Lawson and wife; Aimee Lawson. Three beloved grandchildren, Meranda Lawson, Kaitlynn Moore and Jonah Lawson. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Sherwood and Barbara Lawson, Haven Lawson, Eddie and Liz Lawson, and LeeRoy and Darlene Lawson. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Delana Gravely, Darlene Hawley, Betty Wimmer, Doreda and James Keith, and Brenda Lawson. Numerous nieces and nephews. A very special niece Diana Stuart who was always there by his side.
Special thanks to friend and sister-in-law, Jewel Woods, and all the nurses at Adventa Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations by made to Adventa Hospice Services in Salem.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2007 at The Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Todd Triplett. Interment
will follow in Sunset cemetery.
Beulah June Campbell Neely
NEELY, BEULAH JUNE CAMPBELL, 88, Christiansburg, VA, passed away with her children by her side on August 2, 2005 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital.
She was born in Hinton, WV on June 18, 1917, the daughter of Jennings Bryan and Lottie Jane Campbell, who preceded her in death. She was married
on April 19, 1933 to E. Burke Neely, who passed away in January, 1993. She was a proud, private person who loved her children unconditionally and will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren as the ?Grandma who dances around.? She retired from the Blue Ridge Overall Factory after many years of service. She attended Hinton High School and proudly earned an associate degree in Business and Industrial Supervision at New River Community College in June, 1979 after her retirement.
She was member of the Main Street Baptist Church for many years and later attended the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She was an active member of the Montgomery County Senior Citizens Groups and earned many medals for her participation in the Senior Olympics at both the state and national levels.
Survivors include her children, Sandra Hite and husband, Mike, Kokomo, IN; Ronald B. Neely and wife, Donna, Chester, VA; R Keith Neely, Charlotte, NC; and special family friend, Ann Crismond of Christiansburg. Grandchildren, Teresa Blackman (Jeff) Gainesville, FL; Tamra Shafer (Eric), Plymouth, IN; Tatum Neely, College Station, TX; Glen Neely, Los Angeles, CA; Katie Neely, Raleigh, NC; Brian Hite (Melissa), Kokomo, IN; Chad Hite, Indianapolis, IN; and Kristina Dutton (Steve), Kokomo, IN. Great grandchildren, Brandon Warner (Amy), Plymouth, IN; Zack Warner (Angela), Noblesville, IN; Gregg Blackman, Birmingham, AL; Cody Blackman, Birmingham, Al; Jacques Shafer, Plymouth, IN; Shelby Hite, Tipton, IN; Ruth and Zoe Dutton, Kokomo, IN; Camee and Carson Hite, Kokomo, IN. Great, great grandchildren, Christian Warner, Plymouth, IN; Kaitlyn Mack, Plymouth, IN; and Sky Warner, Noblesville, IN. Surviving siblings include Jennings Bryan Campbell, Jr., Bastian, VA; Louise Simmons, Beckley, WV; Jewell Lilly, Jumping Branch, WV and Marg Hank and husband, Bill, Hinton, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Burke; a son, Sonny Neely; sisters, Joyce Campbell, Bonnie Lilly, Barbara Thompson, brother, Jack Campbell and grandson, William Gregory Haley.
At her request, her body will be donated to science and no services will be held. She wanted to be remembered in life, not in death. Memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels.
ROGERS, Gladys Hatmaker
Gladys Hatmaker Rogers, 87, of Dublin, died Friday, May 19, 2006 at her residence. Born May 16, 1919 in Lake City, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Sarah Ethel Dabney Hatmaker and Aaron Thomas Hatmaker. She was a retired nurses assistant at Pulaski Community Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Kermit Rogers. She is survived by one son, Tony Rogers and his wife, Willie of Roanoke; two daughters, Patricia Lanningham and her husband, Bob of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Barbara Jean Rogers of Lynchburg; one brother, Clayton Hatmaker of Clarksville, Tenn. Also survived by five grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday May 22, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. Interment
will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be anytime Sunday after 3 p.m. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.
BARTLETT, Joseph Ernest
Joseph Ernest Bartlett, 74, of Fries, Va., passed away Friday, May 19, 2006. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
COLE, Peggy Ellen
Peggy Ellen Cole, 51, of Galax, Va., passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
DALTON, Linda Evelyn
Linda Evelyn Dalton, 53, of Abingdon, Va., passed away May 18, 2006. Graveside service, 2 p.m. May 20, 2006 at Gardner Memorial cemetery, Hillsville, Va. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.
HARRIS, Robert Randolph
Robert (Bobby) Randolph Harris, 60, of Midlothian, Va., died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in St. Francis Medical Center. Born December 6, 1945 in Lynchburg, Va., he was a son of William Henry Harris and Jewell Mae Burch Harris of Moneta. Bobby was a member of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church and a United States Air Force veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of Brandermill Country Club where he enjoyed golfing. He also enjoyed fishing and sightseeing. In addition to his parents, Bobby is survived by two sisters, Patricia Dickerson and her husband Roger of Rustburg and Theresa Simmons of Roanoke; three brothers, Wayne Harris and his wife Billie of Eden, N.C., Allen Harris and his wife Beverly of Forest and Raymond Harris and his wife Elizabeth of Miami, Fla.; one step-daughter, Stacy Wells and her husband Robert of Chesapeake; three stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Lakeside Plaza Office Bldg. B-2, 2550 Murrell Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501. A celebration of Bobby's life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2006 in the Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Greer officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
JOHNSON, Ruby Jane
Ruby Jane Johnson, 45, of Galax, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Memorial service, 7 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
LEISURE, Daniel Earl
Daniel Earl Leisure, 54, of Covington, passed away May 17, 2006. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
LINKENHOKER, Sandra Lane
Sandra Lane (Sandy) Linkenhoker, 61, of Covington, died Thursday, May 18, 2006. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006 from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home.
MOORE, Dottie Nell
Dottie Nell Moore, 86, of Galax, Va., passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
NICELY, Thelma Conner
Thelma Conner Nicely, 87, of Selma, Va., died Friday, May 19, 2006. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
WARINER, Wiley W. Jr.
Wiley W. Wariner, Jr., 64, of Concord, Va., died Thursday, May 18, 2006. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 434-237-9424.
YOUNG, Roger Leon
Roger Leon Young, 58, of Martinsville, Va., died Thursday, May 18, 2006. Service will be private. Arrangements are by Community Funeral Services.
JONES, John Richard
John Richard Jones, 31, of Elkview, W.V., died suddenly on May 10, 2006. A private service is being planned by the family.
BOYER, Betty Frith
Betty Frith Boyer, 74, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2004. She was a graduate of Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing and was a long time member of Oakland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Ruby Frith; brother, Dean Frith; three infant children; and her husband, Clarence W. Boyer. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Mary Boyer of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Bronn Rayne of Cookeville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brittany Lyles, Renee Rayne, Alyssa Rayne, and Emily Broyer; brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and Joyce Frith of Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, June and Ted Clay of Fla.; sister-in-law, Louise Boyer Tuck of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel. 362-1237
CLINGENGPEEL, Pinie Holt
Pinie Holt Clingenpeel, 98, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2004. She was a longtime member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbie F. Clingengpeel; son, Glenn F. Clingenpeel; and a daughter, Brenda C. Donaher. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Ruth W. Clingenpeel of Franklin County; four grandchildren, Glenn F. Clingenpeel, Jr., Roanoke, Martha C. Young, Rocky Mount, Victoria C. Klostermann, Roanoke, and Frederick Donaher, III, Roanoke; five great-grandchildren, Wendy L. Young, Brandon L. Young, Kristin L. Young, Samantha E. Klostermann, Mackenzie A. Klostermann; a sister, Lellie Collins, White Hall, Md.; and a brother, Calvin Holt, Franklin County; a number of nieces and nephews, including a special nephew and wife, Gerald and Linda Holt, Roanoke County. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 with the Rev. Patrick Starkey officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
COLEMAN, Gertie B.
Gertie B. Coleman (Gaga), 94, of Roanoke, formerly of New Orleans, La., died Wednesday, August 18, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Coleman, Jr. She is survived by a special nephew, Philip A. Houston, and loving sister, Lorraine B. Brown, of Roanoke, Va. Others who mourn are nephews, Steven A. Houston and wife, Anita, and Paul J. Houston, Jr. and wife, Blondell; nephews, Gordon A. Bailey and wife, Tina; niece, Pearl Outlaw and a dear friend, Vernice Price; several nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. A special note of thanks goes to Melody Rakes of Friendship Manor, Good Samaritan Hospice, and also John F. Gaylord III, Md. Gertie had an active share in many social and civic organizations. In addition to being a spiritual person, Gertie was involved in the Lucy Addison High School community from the 50's through the 70's. She loved to sew. Quite a few of the wedding dresses for young brides in Roanoke were designed and sewn by Gertie. There were not many students of Lucy Addison who walked past the Coleman residence next door that did not know her for being generous with an added touch of discipline. 'Gaga', as she was affectionately called by youngsters who loved her, will be missed. A graveside memorial will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Salem, Va., Saturday, 10 a.m., August 21, 2004. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va, "Serving Every Family as if Our Very Own"
. Kenneth G. Crowder, a local elder of Jehovah's Christian Witnesses, officiating.
EASLEY, Robert M.
Robert M. (Bob) Easley, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2004. Bob was an avid golfer, bowler and gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Gunter Easley, and was a member of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his daughter, Cynthia E. Teague; granddaughter, Kirsten M. Teague, both of Waynesboro; and a cousin, Peggy Herron of Portsmouth, Virginia. In lieu of flower, the family requests that memorials be made to Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7640 Alpine Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Pattie Sewell and the Rev. Harry Christie. Interment
will be private. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory. 366-0707
GATES, Charles Cornelius, Jr.
Charles Cornelius Gates, Jr., 60, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, August 19, 2004. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HORNE, Melvin D.
Melvin (Mel) D. Horne, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2004. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel & Crematory, 982-2221.
JOHNSON, Curtis R.
Curtis R. Johnson, 73, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord at home Thursday, August 19,, 2004 with his loving wife by his side. Born in Jewell Ridge, Va., May 20, 1931, a son of the late Johnny and Magnolia Shook Johnson. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Pioneer Machinery, Inc. in May 2000 after 33 years. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Cynthia L. Johnson (Eenie); one daughter, Donna Gail Huffman of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Deanna Michella Kelly of Roanoke and PFC Curtis Allen Kelley stationed at Ft. Bragg, N.C.; one sister, Thelma Childres of Jewell Ridge, Va.; and his wonderful church family of the Fellowship Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Valley Funeral Home, 1609 Peters Creek Rd., NW, Roanoke, Va. 540-562-1182, Friday from Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Valley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Ward officiating. Interment
will follow at Cedar Lawn cemetery on Cove Road in Roanoke. Mrs. Johnson would like to thank Dr. Alice Inowye for her care, compassion and prayers for Ralph. Also a special thanks for the wonderful care of the staff of Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Rd. 540-562-1182
KENNEDY, Glenda Kiser
Glenda Kiser Kennedy, 52, of Roanoke, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, as a result of lung disease. As the younger child of Glenn and Trula Kiser, who both preceded her in death, Glenda always lived in Roanoke. She had one daughter, Katharine Anne Kennedy Rucker, with her friend and former husband, Michael O'Neil Kennedy of Salem, Va. Katie married
Marc Anthony Rucker, Glenda's beloved son-in-law, and they together cared for Glenda during her illness. Also surviving are one sister, Myrna Kiser Hicks of Roanoke; one niece, Renita Pischke and husband, Alan, of Roanoke; two nephews, Ricky L. Hicks and wife, Barbara, of Vinton, and their children, Krystale and Kevin, Ronny L. Hicks and wife, Barbie, of Vinton, and their children, Tyler and Jennifer; 15 aunts; four uncles; and a special friend, Mary "Flute" Kingery Shelton and her husband, Nick, of Roanoke. Glenda graduated from William Fleming High School in 1970, and attended Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, and Virginia Western Community College. After caring for her father in his final years, she then attended the College of Health Sciences, receiving a CNA certification, and caring for many people. Her final service was in the Order of the Daughters of the King, the Shepherdesses of St. James Chapter. Those who wish, may make donations to the St. James Episcopal Church Organ Fund, 4515 Delray Street, N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2004 at St. James Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Susan E. Bentley officiating. Interment
will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.
MARECHAL, Katherine Turner Tinnell
Katherine (Kitty) Turner Tinnell Marechal, 90, of Roanoke, died Thursday, August 19, 2004. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
