In Memory of Bill

who went home to be with his Lord March 8th, 2005.

Bill, we love and miss you very much.  Bill was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend.

We have a lot of good memories.  He was loved by so many.  A loving and caring person was he.  He was always willing to help others.  He loved his Lord, family and others.   We can rejoice knowing we will see him again someday.

He is with the one he loves and served.  He would say God is in Control and he rests in him, no matter what. 

Love May Ann, Family and Friends

Madison Paige Franklin ,  October 30, 1999 – November 16, 2002 

In loving memory of our precious Madison . . .

In her three years with us, she taught her family and those who knew her what it meant to love unconditionally.  Once you met her, she captured your heart. Her bright blue eyes, that mischievous smile, her bouncy blonde curls,  her amazing intellect, and her zest for life are only a few of the things that make us smile as we remember Madison. Praise God that during the last year and a half of Madison’s life, I had the privilege of taking my sweet Grandbaby to Sunday School and Church, as well as to Wednesday night activities.  Madison knew about Jesus and loved to sing about and praise Him.  She also loved her church family, who has been so supportive to us during this sad and difficult time.

Thank you, Madison, for bringing everyone so much joy. We love and miss you every day.  Although we don’t understand why you had to leave us, we look forward to the day we will be at home in heaven with you.  But until then, I pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen my faith and help me to give glory to God through all things.   

         Martha Franklin for Madison’s Family 

Donald G. ( Donnie) Robertson, 58, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 7,2008.

He was born in Roanoke on October 7,1949, son of the late Earl Robertson and Geraldine Grub. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Roland and Obelia Garst Swain.  His twin brother, Ronald and another brother, Gary, also preceded him in death.

Donnie was an active member of Washington Heights Grace Brethren Church for 25 years. He was an avid golfer, loved fishing and in his younger days was very active in Little League and high school sports.

His survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Nancy Arthur Robertson; daughter Jan R. Custer her husband, the Rev. Brian D. Custer, of Goodview; brothers, Danny Robertson and his wife, Helen, of Salem, and Terry Robertson and his wife, Linda, of Roanoke; stepfather, William "Bill" Grubb and his wife, Jean, of Salem; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

James E. Maddox Jr., 80, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord January 4th., 2003.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James E. Maddox, Sr. and Janie C. Maddox. He was also predeceased by his brother Wilson Maddox and sister Birdie Meeks. He was a retired owner of Mark's Cycle Sales. He attended Washington Heights Grace Brethren Church. He was a devoted husband and father.

He loved his dog Rusty, NASCAR and Wrestling. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Emma Kathleen Maddox; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bruce Murphy; son, James Emmett Maddox, III and wife Pam, son, Mark Steven Maddox and wife Robin; five grandchildren, Kevin S. Smith, Eric Maddox, Sara, Melissa and Jimmy Maddox; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Darby Smith; a sister, Elsie Wood and brother, Randolph Maddox, both of Lynchburg.

Dewey Jackson WALDRON,  82, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 1, 2002.  

A veteran of World War II, he was in the 29th Division that participated in the Invasion of Normandy.

He was a former employee of Harris Hardwood and retired from the VA Medical Center in Salem.

He was a member of American Legion Post 3, and Post 4318 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Waldron was a member of Washington Heights Grace Brethren Church.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Katherine Mitchell Waldron; one son, Jack Waldron of Glenvar;

three daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Bob Ewers, Judy and Chuck Huels,

Betty and Jim Whittaker, all of Roanoke; eight grandchildren, Ami Facemire, John Waldron, Robbie Huels,

Catherine Ewers, Jacquie, Travis, Kristian and Dale Waldron; and ten great-grandchildren;

one brother Goode Waldron, of Pembrook; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law

as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Velma Cundiff

Letter from the Cundiff Family, September 29, 2002 

                        The Cundiff Family