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     James Douglas Brickey On Sunday October 11, 2020, James Douglas Brickey unexpectedly went to be with our Lord and Savior. He was born on September 27, 1968, in Salem, Va. Doug graduated from Salem High School in 1986. He later deployed to the Middle East to fight in Desert Storm as a United States Marine Corps Combat Engineer. After returning home from Desert Storm, he married Rita Wheeler and became the stepfather of Taylor Arrington. Soon after, he was able to celebrate the birth of his son, Cody Brickey, and his daughter, Autumn Brickey. Doug grew up helping his father with roofing and carpentry work. Doug enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to those around him whether it was taking care of his mother, working on things at his church, or doing something for his kids. He was an amazing father to Cody and Autumn, and a father-in-law to Cody’s wife, Lindsay, and Autumn’s husband, Scott. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Brickey. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Brickey; his ex-wife and mother of his children, Rita Wheeler; his step-daughter, Taylor Arrington; his daughter, Autumn Poage and her husband, Scott; his son, Cody Brickey and his wife, Lindsay; and his brother, Duffy Brickey. He will forever be loved and missed by those he left behind while we have the peace of knowing we will see him again one day. All are welcome to join the family at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemeter.⁶ He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ He and Rita Ann Wheeler were divorced.⁶ James Douglas Brickey was born on September 27, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Vickie Renee Young on August 1, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ James Douglas Brickey and Vickie Renee Young were divorced on November 16, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ James Douglas Brickey married Laura Ann Zajac on August 22, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ James Douglas Brickey and Laura Ann Zajac were divorced on January 5, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ James Douglas Brickey married Rita Ann Wheeler on February 18, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 James Douglas Brickey died on October 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 52.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-90-2349.⁶ Shawn Lawrence Crawford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 31, 1965 at Manassas, Virginia.^6,3,4 He died on January 12, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.^6,4,5 He Mr. Shawn L. (Larry) Crawford, age 24, of Salem, died January 12, 1990. He is survived by his parents, Carl L. and Phyllis Crawford, Salem; brothers, Willie H. Edmonds, III, Michael Dwyane Byrd, both of Roanoke; Kevin L. Crawford, Salem; sisters, Linda Faye White, Spotsylvania; Angelia Jean Wade, Roanoke; Juanita Sue Potts, Tammy Leigh Cox, both of Reidsville, N.C. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 16, 1990.⁵ He A clerk at a Roanoke convenience store was justified when he shot and killed an armed robber last week, Commonwealth's Attorney Donald Caldwell said Thursday. No charges will be filed against Everett Justice, who pulled a 9mm semiautomatic pistol tucked into the back of his pants last Friday to abort a robbery at the Pic-Quik store on Peters Creek Road Northwest. Shawn L. Crawford, 24, a Salem man with a record of burglary and larceny convictions, was killed as he leveled a small-caliber pistol at Justice. Justice pulled his weapon and fired across the cashier's counter, striking Crawford in the chest from a distance of about 3 feet. An accomplice who had been trying to get behind the cashier's counter fled the store and a suspect was arrested earlier this week. "I am satisfied that the clerk acted in a reasonable manner to protect himself from death or serious bodily injury," Caldwell said in an announcement released Thursday. Store officials have said the Peters Creek Pic-Quik has been the target of at least five armed robberies in recent months. While Caldwell's investigation did not confirm that figure, the prosecutor said he sympathizes with the risks of being a cashier at an all-night business. "It's a dangerous job to hold down these night positions," he said. However, he emphasized that Justice's vindication is not a messege to clerks that they can use deadly force in every situation that involves a possible robbery. "My advice to clerks who carry guns would be that you have to be pretty sure that it is actually a situation where you are likely to be hurt," before using a gun, Caldwell said. Charges could be filed "if it turns out that you jumped the gun," he said. Police asked Caldwell's office last week to review the case and determine if charges should be filed against Justice. Police and Caldwell have declined to identify the clerk, but the man was named in court records filed earlier this week. Authorities had said earlier that Crawford and another man, Garland Edward Clem of Southeast Roanoke, entered the store about 11 p.m. Friday. As they neared the cashier's counter, Crawford pulled a small-caliber gun as Clem, who was wearing a hunting knife on his belt, tried to get behind the cashier's counter, police said earlier. Justice fired at least twice, hitting Crawford in the left chest and then missing Clem, who circled around the store before grabbing the gun that Crawford dropped on the floor. He then fled. "I feel the clerk showed remarkable restraint in not firing further shots when [Clem] retrieved the deceased's weapon before leaving the store," Caldwell said. on January 19, 1990.⁷

     Clarence William McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,14,5 His Social Security Number was 223-24-1649.¹⁵ He was born on October 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,8,13,14,15,2,3,5,6} He married Maye Fern Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 4, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4,5 Clarence William McNeil died on August 14, 1979 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.^{12,13,14,2,3,4,5} He Clarence William McNeil, age 68, died in a Montgomery County hospital Tuesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maye Clowers McNeil, Pilot; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Flinchum, Pilot; two sons, Wendell C. McNeil, Winston McNeil, both of Check; five brothers, Minor McNeil, Paul McNeil, Johnny McNeil, all of Check; Theodore McNeil, Thaxton; Jim McNeil, Hopewell; three sisters, Mrs. Lelia Walton, Salem; Mrs. Mary Epperly, Christiansburg; Mrs. Rachel Vest, Salem; four grandchildren. on August 15, 1979.⁴

     Thomas Henry Benton McNeil CHECK, March 30 - Thomas Benton McNeil, 85, died today in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Aldridge McNeil, six sons, Paul McNeil, Clarence McNeil, Johnnie McNeil and Minor McNeil, all of Check; Theodore McNeil, Roanoke; and James R. McNeil, Hopewell; three daughters, Mrs. H. E. Walton and Mrs. W. W. Vest, both of Salem; and Mrs. E. W. Epperly, Christiansburg; 33 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson's Mission Church. Burial will be in the family cemetery.³ He was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 He was born on May 29, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,5,6 He married Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, daughter of Samuel Henry Aldredge and Vina Jane Walters, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8,3,4,5 Thomas Henry Benton McNeil died on March 30, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,3,5,6

     Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She CHECK - Florence Aldridge McNeil, 89, widow of Thomas B. McNeil, died Thursday, in a Roanoke hospital. Survivinig are six sons, Minor McNeil, Clarence McNeil, Paul McNeil, Johnnie McNeil, Check, J. R. McNeil, Hopewell, Theodore McNeil, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. H. E, Walton, Mrs. Ward. W. Vest, Salem, Mrs. Elvin W. Epperly, Christiansburg; three brothers, Carl Aldridge, Bedford, Herman Aldridge, Thaxton, T. Ferrell Aldridge, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hylton, Miss Belva Aldridge, Check. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the McNeil cemetery. The body will be taken from the Maberry Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. Friday.⁶ She was born on January 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Thomas Henry Benton McNeil, son of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6,8,2,3 As of July 12, 1894,her married name was McNeil. Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge died on November 9, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^4,5,6,3

     Wendell Clarence McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 24, 1938 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Mary Christine Alderman on September 11, 1964 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,6 Wendell Clarence McNeil died on January 1, 2024 at Virginia at age 85.⁴ He Wendell Clarence McNeil was called home to his heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in the Terry's Fork area of Floyd County, VA on November 24, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Maye McNeil of Check, and sister Donna McNeil Flinchum of Pilot. Wendell spent the entirety of his life in Floyd County. He graduated from Check High School in 1957. He worked as a furniture upholsterer at Rowe Furniture for 52 years. Wendell was never much for being idle. He preferred being outdoors, whether it was tending to his small herd of cattle, mowing up and down his land, working in the garden, or tinkering with a multitude of projects in his building. Wendell also enjoyed attending car races, as he always enjoyed fast cars, particularly Chevrolets. Above all else, Wendell was a God-fearing man who was dedicated to his church, Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawsville where he attended his entire life along with Piedmont Camp Meeting each summer. He prayed daily for his family, friends and our country. In recent years, he also attended Huffville Church in Pilot. Wendell loved and cared deeply for his family, and was happy as long as he was with them. Wendell is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Christine McNeil, whom he married on September 11, 1964. Christine was the love of his life who made him biscuits, gravy, and cornbread whenever he wanted them; daughter Tammy McNeil Sapp (Greg), brother Winston McNeil (Roxanne), and granddaughters Lauren Sapp and Kelsey Sapp Miller (Stetson). He is also survived by his close friend Mark Shank, as well as many other loved ones and extended family members. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Check, VA. on January 4, 2024.⁴

     Donna Jean McNeil Donna I. Flinchum, 79, of Pilot, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence William and May Fern Clower McNeil; and her husband, Jessie Ross Flinchum, Jr. Donna is survived by her sons, William Ross Flinchum & wife Judy and Jeffery Flinchum; brothers & their wives, Winston & Roxanne McNeil, Wendell & Christine McNeil; sister-in-law, Shirley Flinchum Hodge; brother-in-law & wife, Eugene & Nancy Flinchum; as well as several nieces and nephews. Donna enjoyed quilting, working puzzles, and cats. She loved going out to eat with her family as well as dining at Hardee’s. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁹ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on June 4, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 As of November 29, 1958,her married name was Flinchum. Donna Jean McNeil died on March 4, 2020 at Virginia at age 79.⁹

     Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on October 9, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 He married Donna Jean McNeil, daughter of Clarence William McNeil and Maye Fern Clower, on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,5 Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. died on July 17, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,2,3 He Jessie R. Flinchum Jr., 79, of Pilot, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 17, 2011, with his family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1931. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Flinchum ; mother, Charity R. Flinchum; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna M. Flinchum; son, Billy and wife, Judy, of Christiansburg; son, Jeffery Flinchum, of Pilot; sister, Shirley and husband, Sidney Hodge, of Christiansburg; brother, Eugene and wife, Nancy Flinchum, of Pilot; and several nieces and nephews. He attended the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a lifelong resident of Pilot. He was a carpenter by trade and retired from Virginia Tech in July of 1955. Thank you to Dr. Choubey and the nurses and staff in the PCU at NRV Medical Center. A big thank you to Dr. Leslie Badillo and his nurse, Angie, for their care over the past several years. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on July 19, 2011.²

     James Earl Graham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 719-14-0922.⁷ He was born on March 29, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,8,3,2 He married Hazel Letitia Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on November 12, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9,10,3 James Earl Graham died on April 5, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^7,9,8,3

     William Alexander "Bill" Elliott III was buried at Beaver Hill Cemetery, Edenton, Chowan Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 246-96-3288.⁵ He was born on July 6, 1948 at Chowan Co., North Carolina.^2,4,6,5 He married Brenda Sue Graham, daughter of James Earl Graham and Hazel Letitia Clower, on November 1, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² William Alexander "Bill" Elliott III and Brenda Sue Graham were divorced on December 15, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ William Alexander "Bill" Elliott III died on January 15, 2014 at Edenton, Chowan Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^4,5 He William Alexander "Bill" Elliott Jr., 65, of 203 W. Second Street, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in his home. Bill was born in Chowan County on July 6, 1948, and was the son of the late William A. Sr. and Lillie Mae Saunders Elliott. Retired from the Chowan County 911 Emergency Communications Center as a Senior Telecommunicator, he had worked many years as a dispatcher from the Edenton Police Dept. and had been made an Honorary Policeman in Edenton, was a member of Open Door Church, and was actively involved in the Albemarle Emmaus and Chrysalis communities, and the Kairos Prison Ministry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy E. Flynn. Surviving are his sister, Peggy E. Harmon of St. Marys, Ga; a niece, five nephews, and many extended family members and friends. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery. on January 18, 2014.⁴

     Ellen Ward Mitchell was born on August 27, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She married James Reginal "Reggie" Graham, son of James Earl Graham and Hazel Letitia Clower, on May 26, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 26, 1972,her married name was Graham.³ Ellen Ward Mitchell died on February 17, 2021 at Virginia at age 70.² She Ellen Mitchell Graham, at a vibrant and young 70 years, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 due to Covid-19 complications. Ellen was known and loved as a devoted Christ follower, wife, mother, grandmother, and even great-grandmother. She is known as "Ellen" to most, "Mom" to a few, and Granna Ri ("Ri" pronounced "rye") to many. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Reggie Graham. She was endlessly in love with him throughout their lives together. Spending time with him on day trips and while traveling was her favorite thing to do. Her love language was definitely quality time and there was no one that she would rather spend her time with than him. She is also survived by her mother, Joyce Mitchell, and her three brothers and their spouses, Lynn and Kathy Mitchell, Jerry and Karen Mitchell, and David and Renee Mitchell. Her father, Marvin Mitchell, passed two weeks before her. Also left behind on this earth are her three children and their spouses, Kristen Gibson (and husband, Steve), Scott Graham (and wife, Amanda), and Philip Graham (and wife, Marie); as well as sixteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Ellen (Mom) was a strong, but behind the scenes, backbone of her family. She was content to let others take the spotlight. Her quiet, yet supportive demeanor was a perfect complement to Reggie's (Dad's) frequent "shenanigans"; it was in these times that her smile and laughter often became so pronounced. She was willing to do whatever it took to support her husband and our family in work and play. She was truly a silent rock and helper to Reggie. From homemaking, to his much-needed grammar help in his work documents, she was an enormous, but quiet, part of their duo, who was content to work in the background and let others take much of the credit. She was selfless and giving—the epitome of the caring nurturer of the family. Ellen loved her family and would have done anything for us. She was known for pulling her family together in holiday gatherings, and prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the kids/grandkids enjoyed many game nights together. Whether it be Balderdash, Taboo, or Scattergories, her presence brought the family together. It is largely due to her love and hospitality for her kids that so many special family memories, and endless laughs, were made. One of her favorite things to do was travel with her husband and close friends. Many of these friendships have been dear to her heart for many, many years, she was a faithful and steadfast friend to those who were fortunate enough to know her. She strived to make her home feel like a home, she was a fabulous decorator with a country/rustic influence, and she prided herself on trying to take meticulous care of her home. She loved decorating for holidays, especially Christmas. Other enjoyable activities for her included baking, watching Hallmark movies, playing online word games with best friends, and yearly manager's meetings for her husband's employment, where she cultivated truly special friendships with other managers' wives. Above all else, she lived by her favorite verse, marked in pink highlighter in her Bible: "The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble" (Psalm 37:39). She was a longstanding member at Parkway Wesleyan Church. During those years, she served on the office staff on two separate occasions. We love you, Mom. We are heartbroken that you are not with us here, but eternally grateful that you will never know pain and sadness again. We can smile and have peace in that. on February 21, 2021.²

     Don Henry Eanes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,3 His Social Security Number was 227-12-3582.⁹ He was born on February 26, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,6,2,3,7,10 He married Evelyn June Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,11,12 Don Henry Eanes died on February 5, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^9,8,3,10 He Don Eanes, age 71 of Salem, died Wednesday. He was retired from the Norfolk & Southern Railway. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters and a cousin, Pete Eanes of Salem. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the Salem Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Paul Braisted and the Rev. Dale Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 6, 1992.⁸

     Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0549.⁶ She was born on July 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3,6 As of December 11, 1901,her married name was Clower.¹ She married Joseph Landon Clower, son of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, on December 11, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings died on February 21, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 91.^5,2,3 She Mrs. Della Iddings Clower, age 91, widow of Joseph L. Clower, died Friday in Montgomery County hospital. She is survived by one son, E. D. Clower, Christiansburg; one sister, Fannie Roop, Christiansburg. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on February 22, 1975.⁷