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Betty Jean Murdock Walker, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, and formerly of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was a resident of The Park - Oak Grove. She was born on September 8, 1927. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia, and she was a member of the marching band. She was the oldest child of the late Averill Earl Murdock and Lillian Harvey Murdock. She attended National Business College in Roanoke and Beckley College in Beckley, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald E. Murdock, of Beckley, West Virginia; her husband of 53 years, Gerald C. Walker; son, Randall...

Carrol Edward Amerson, 77, of Roanoke County, Virginia, died early on Sunday morning, November 8, 2020. He was born on June 25, 1943, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to Sarah and James Amerson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Sheila Helms Amerson. Left to cherish his memory are Carrol's loving companion of over 21 years, Marcye Macomber Liken, and his faithful feline, Boo Kitty. Also surviving are his two daughters, Kimberly Hunsucker (Gary) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Amy Jones (Curt) of Fort Mill, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Cameron and Brandon Jones, Reagan, Devon and Logan Hunsucker, and Olivia Blair Jones; and great-granddaughter he never met....

Carrol Edward Amerson, 77, of Roanoke County, Virginia, died early on Sunday morning, November 8, 2020. He was born on June 25, 1943, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to Sarah and James Amerson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Sheila Helms Amerson. Left to cherish his memory are Carrol's loving companion of over 21 years, Marcye Macomber Likens, and his faithful feline, Boo Kitty. Also surviving are his two daughters, Kimberly Hunsucker (Gary) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Amy Jones (Curt) of Fort Mill, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Cameron and Brandon Jones, Reagan, Devon and Logan Hunsucker, and a great-granddaughter he never met, Olivia Blair Jones....

David Kent Howington, 71, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. David loved the Lord and was a member of Haran Baptist Church. He touched many lives and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. David had a great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Howington, and brother, Joe Howington. David is survived by his wife, Patricia Howington of Roanoke, Va.; daughters, Kim Warren of Scott Depot, W.Va., Natatia DePaoli (Ryan) of Emerald Isle, N.C., Michelle Link of Roanoke, and Tabatha Stimeling (Steve) of Roanoke; grandchildren, Alex, Joshua, and Ryan...

Betty Rhoads Lineberry, 87, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2020, at her home in Roanoke, Va. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Louis Charles Lineberry Jr. Betty is survived by her children and their spouses, Caroline Lineberry Yetman and Bill Yetman of Rock Hill, S.C., Mary Jane Lineberry McMillen and John Douglas McMillen of Roanoke, Va., and Louis Charles "Trip" Lineberry III and Julie Montgomery Lineberry of Frisco, N.C. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Catherine O'Hagan Blades of Brooklyn, N.Y., Eliza McHenry Blades of Nashville, Tenn., Brian Kennedy McMillen of Charlottesville, Va., and Rhee Caroline McMillen of Richmond, Va.; and great-grandchild, Arthur...

One of America's "Greatest Generation" Heroes, Leo A. LaCasse, 99, United States Air Force, (retired), passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at The VA Medical Center, Salem, Va., and joined his beloved wife, Anne Marrie Vallier LaCasse, in Heaven. He was born on July 4, 1920 in Manchester, N.H., where he attended local schools and joined the National Guard in 1935. During World War II, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 after graduating from U.S. Army Air Corps Flight School. He became the pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber, "The Lady Anne," and was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England where he flew 35 missions over German occupied territory. A veteran of 28 years in...

One of America's "Greatest Generation" Heroes, Leo A. LaCasse, 99, United States Air Force, (retired), passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at The VA Medical Center, Salem, Va., and joined his beloved wife, Anne Marrie Vallier LaCasse, in Heaven. He was born on July 4, 1920 in Manchester, N.H., where he attended local schools and joined the National Guard in 1935. During World War II, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 after graduating from U.S. Army Air Corps Flight School. He became the pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber, "The Lady Anne," and was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England where he flew 35 missions over German occupied territory. A veteran of 28 years in...

Juanita Ruth Thomas Cheatwood , 87 Sep 16, 1932 - May 27, 2020 Juanita Ruth Thomas Cheatwood , 87 Sep 16, 1932 - May 27, 2020 Juanita Ruth Thomas Cheatwood, 87, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Otis and Ruth Wade Shufflebarger. Nita was also preceded in death by her first husband, Patrick H. Thomas; her second husband, Alfred W. Cheatwood; and her sister, Rosemary Lemon. Nita graduated from William Fleming High School in 1950 and from Lynchburg College in 1954. She moved to Hagerstown, Maryland in 1956 and was employed by Washington County, Maryland Free Library for several years before becoming an...

George Conrad Wilson, 82, of Roanoke, Virginia, retired Presbyterian minister, left his earthly life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Wilson; his brother, W. David Wilson; sons, George Conrad Wilson Jr. and William (Bill) Wilson; daughter, Kelly Wilson Clark; as well as nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Rev. Wilson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina State University before graduating from the University of Hawaii (Manoa) and acquiring a Master's in Business Administration from Auburn University. He lived a life of service, first as a decorated wartime officer in the United States Air Force and...

<u>Russell</u> <u>E.</u> <u>Crawford</u> , 71 Sep 13, 1947 - Jun 26, 2019 Russell E. (Buddy) Crawford, 71, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was born and raised in Hagerstown, Md., graduating in 1965 from North Hagerstown High School. Russ served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1969, which included a tour of Vietnam onboard the USS Ticonderoga. He worked in manufacturing for 50 years and retired as plant manager at Semco. Russ was a member at First Baptist Church of Roanoke, where he served as Chairman of Deacons. He loved his Lord and loved serving Him and others. Russ was a member of Gideons International. He was preceded in death by his...

Angela Cianciosi Caserta, 87, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Va., after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y. to Italian immigrants, Michael and Mary (Yavicoli) Cianciosi. Angela was the eldest of four siblings. She moved to Roanoke, Va. in 1978 when her husband accepted a job in the Electo-Optical Division at ITT. They were parishioners at St. Andrew's Catholic Church of Roanoke for nearly 40 years. Before retirement, Angela worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed reading, crochet, crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy, trips to Myrtle Beach, musical theater, opera, and shopping for bargains....

Patricia Carney Rock, 87, of Leesburg, Va., died on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Brookdale Senior Living facility in Roanoke, Va. Born on September 29, 1931 in Iron Mountain, Mich., Patricia was the daughter of the late Raymond Carney and Alice Whiten Carney. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Anthony Rock, who served as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. Having a passion for history, writing, and family lineage, Patricia received a graduate degree from Michigan State University and was an experienced genealogist for the Leesburg Public Library. She continued her research interests by charting the Rock and Carney family history and for contacting relatives...