Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Wayne” Charles Walter WEEKS [52776], [52810]
BirthAug 7, 1943, Pocahontas, Tazewell County, Virginia [52810]
DeathDec 8, 2021 [52810]
BurialFair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Avenue NW, Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia [52810]
Spouses
BirthNov 15, 1941, Roanoke County, Virginia [52808]
DeathJul 26, 2016, Virginia [52808]
BurialMountain View Cemetery, 1401 Mountain View Road (Rt. 651), Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia [52808], [52809]
FatherObel Arthur SAUNDERS (1910-1962)
MotherHazel Beatrice ADAMS (1909-1979)
MarriageSep 17, 1978, Pocahontas, Tazewell County, Virginia [52782]
DivorceApr 11, 1984 [52782]
Obituary Online notes for “Wayne” Charles Walter WEEKS
Charles Walter "Wayne" Weeks - Edited
August 7, 1943 - December 8, 2021

Charles Walter "Wayne" Weeks, 78, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021

He was born on August 7, 1943, in Pocahontas Va.

He joined the Air Force in 1963.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Addie Martin; parents, Claude and Madeline Weeks; stepson, Michael Mathena; as well as his granddaughter, Kori Weeks.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Maxine Weeks; sons, Kevin, Keith (Danah), and Kerry (Kim) Weeks; stepdaughter, Stephanie Taliaferro (Drew); grandchildren, Peyton Taliaferro, Faith, Kody, Trevor, Madelyn, and Kateland Weeks, Shyanne Mathena, and Jesse Smith; also left to cherish his memory are his great-grandchildren, Peter, Nolan, Asher, Kaiden, Marih, and C.J. Weeks.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. The family will receive friends one hour of the service. Charles will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Fairview Cemetery. Pastor Hilton Jeffries will be officiating.

Source Citation: Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 11, 2021
Obituary Online notes for Judy Ann Maxine (Spouse 1)
Judy Saunders Weeks of Vinton Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 74.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Obel A. and Hazel B. Saunders; sisters, Lenore Martin and Mary Myers; brothers, Jack Saunders and Morris Saunders.

Judy is survived by her sister, Anita Hurley, and brothers, J.T. Saunders, Kenneth L. Saunders and Bill W. Saunders. Also, she is survived by her daughters and son-in-law Cindy Field, Donna and Mike Leiner. Always precious to her are her grandchildren, Brian Hodges with Rebekah, Derek Leiner with Kathleen, Carl Leiner, Melissa Sublett and Cameron Field. Judy was loved by numerous nieces and nephews and four great grandchildren and best friend, Carla Vest, all of whom she adored.

A family viewing will be at 10:00 AM and friends and family will be received at 10:30 AM at Lotz Funeral home in Vinton. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30 2016 at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton, VA. with the Reverend Kenneth Butterworth officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to Vinton First Aid Crew in Vinton VA, 120 W. Jackson Ave, Vinton VA, 24179. A special thanks to the staffs of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, North Roanoke Dialysis and Berkshire Health and Rehab for their excellent care of Judy. Online condolences and a live webcast of the service may be found at www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com

Obituary Provided By Lotz Funeral Home
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