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     Curtis Norman Stanley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 223-30-7018.⁸ He was born on June 20, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,7,8,9,10 He married Alice Dean Lucas, daughter of Ira Shelton Lucas and Callie Estelle Lucas, on March 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Curtis Norman Stanley and Alice Dean Lucas were divorced on May 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Curtis Norman Stanley died on January 6, 2007 at Naples, Collier Co., Florida, at age 80.^6,7,8,10 He Curtis Norman Stanley, 80, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on January 6, 2007 in Naples, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Betty Roberts Stanley; son Curtis Norman Stanley II of Bristow, Va; and daughter Mrs. Robin Stanley Hamilton of Pittsburgh, Penn; son Joshua Atkinson of Kauai, Hawaii; and daughter Lisa Atkinson Cox of Tulsa, Okla. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister Lucille Barnes of Norfolk, Va; and brother, Mr. Robert Stanley of Leesburg, Va. Curtis graduated from Jefferson High School in 1944, served in the United States Navy, and was a veteran of World War II before beginning a career with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem, retiring in 1986, after a combined service to the United States Government of over 42 years. Curtis was also involved in many community service organizations. Curtis was a loving and caring husband and father. A graveside service will be performed at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on January 8, 2007.⁶

     Margaret Edna Shelton was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3728.⁷ She Mrs. Margaret Shelton Lucas, the widow of Waskey Dan Lucas, died Sunday morning, July 28, 1985, in the Montgomery County Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, McDaniel Chapter No. 47 O.E.S. and the Colonel William Christian Chapter of the D.A.R. In 1970 she retired from New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg after 35 years in the nursing profession. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. and Charlotte M. Lucas, Calif; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue L. Croy and H. Dean Croy of Christiansburg; one brother, Hugh D. Shelton and one sister, Clara S. Adkins, both of Florida; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be in Sunset Cemetery.⁵ She was born on August 8, 1905 at Henry, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2,7,6,3 She married Waskey Daniel Lucas, son of Aquilla I. "Quillie" Lucas and Alice Doulah Iddings, on October 2, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,5,6 As of October 2, 1926,her married name was Lucas.² Margaret Edna Shelton died on July 28, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,2,5,6

     Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. Charles A. Lucas, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2014 in Hemet, California. Charles was born on Friday, May 25, 1928 in Roanoke, Virginia to W. D. and Margaret Lucas. Charles proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for Orange County for more than 15 years. Charles loved the outdoors and after retiring, he moved to Mountain Center where he and Charlotte could experience the beauty of the mountains and the wildlife daily. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte; 3 daughters; and a sister. Charles touched many lives and will be truly missed by all those who were honored to know him and who loved him.⁹ He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁵ He was born on May 25, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,9,4,5 He married Margaret Ann Bettis on June 24, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. and Margaret Ann Bettis were divorced in 1953 at Dade Co., Florida.^4,12 Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. married Charlotte Marie Preissler on December 18, 1982 at Orange Co., California.^13,14 Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. died on December 1, 2014 at Hemet, Riverside Co., California, at age 86.^9,5

     Margaret Sue Lucas Sue Croy, Sep 7, 1932 - Jul 11, 2022. Sue Lucas Croy, age 89 of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Waskey and Margaret Shelton Lucas, her daughter Becky, husband Dean, brother Charlie Lucas and son-in-law Joey Martin. Left to cherish her many memories are her daughter Kathy Croy Martin and her grandson Lucas Dean Martin; Brothers-in-law; W.D.(Tiny) Croy, Don Croy, nieces Eileen Lucas Chantrill, Elly Lucas LeMaster, Linda Lucas Spear, Carolyn Croy, Sandra Gearheart Cruise, Sharon Gearheart Graham, Donita Croy Price, Cindy Croy Shrader; and nephew Chris Croy. A graveside service will be held at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, VA, with Pastor Mike Derflinger presiding. Kathy and Lucas would like to acknowledge and express their heartfelt gratitude to Sue’s lifelong angels on earth Peggy Chafin, Marietta Hanks and Lois Jean and Marvin Jones. The family would also like to send a special thank you to the staff at Highland Ridge Rehab and Intrepid Hospice for their kindness, patience and compassionate care of Sue.⁸ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on September 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 She married Herbert Dean Croy on December 25, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4,8 As of December 25, 1950,her married name was Croy. Margaret Sue Lucas died on July 11, 2022 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁸

     Herbert Dean Croy was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 229-32-1309.⁸ He was born on May 10, 1930 at McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{8,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Margaret Sue Lucas, daughter of Waskey Daniel Lucas and Margaret Edna Shelton, on December 25, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,6,10 Herbert Dean Croy died on January 29, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 59.^8,2,3,5

     Rebecca Lynn Croy was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on July 25, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on June 14, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.^2,3,5,7 She A 17-year-old Christiansburg girl died early Sunday of injuries she received in the crash of two automobiles on Interstate 81, a mile north of Salem. State police said Rebecca Lynn Croy, 17, of 200 Ash Drive, Christiansburg, was fatally injured in the crash at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. She was a passenger in a car driven by Frank Wilson Jr., also of Christiansburg. Wilson's car collided with the car of Paul Motley, 1518 Mountain Heights Drive, Salem, at the intersection of Virginia 419 and Interstate 81, according to state police. Injuries to Wilson and Motley were slight and neither was hospitalized. Miss Croy had graduated from Christiansburg High School last week. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Dean Croy; a sister, Kathy Croy. All are of Christiansburg. on June 15, 1970.⁷

     Joey Lee Martin Joey Lee Martin, Jul 20, 1963 - Mar 25, 2021. Joey Martin, 57, of Great Falls, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his precious family on March 25, 2021. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Harold D. Martin and Bobbie K. Martin. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kathy and his lifes greatest accomplishment, his son Luke; his twin brother Jerry and wife Deborah of La Vernia, Texas; his sister Jackie Lehman and husband Joe of Huntsville, Texas. Joey was dedicated to the hospitality industry, starting his career at Intercontinental Hotel Group and spending the last 15 years with Choice Hotels. He treasured his work family and felt privileged to be part of the Choice Hotel culture. He was best known for his infectious laughter, great storytelling, and big hugs.⁵ He was born on July 20, 1963 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁵ He married Kathryn Lynn Croy, daughter of Herbert Dean Croy and Margaret Sue Lucas, on July 22, 1989 at Chriatainsted, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands.^1,2,3,4 Joey Lee Martin died on March 25, 2021 at Virginia at age 57.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3604.⁶ Talbott Milton "Tab" Taylor was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 9, 1909 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,7,5 He married Lowell Fern Lucas, daughter of Aquilla I. "Quillie" Lucas and Alice Doulah Iddings, on January 7, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,8,7 Talbott Milton "Tab" Taylor died on September 3, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^6,2,9,4 He TAYLOR, Talbott Milton (Tab), 85, of Roanoke, formerly of Arlington, Va., died September 3, 1994. He was retired from People's Drug after 50 years of service, and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Lowell L. Taylor; a son, Talbott M. Taylor, Jr., of Greensboro, N.C; one daughter, Barbara Ann; two granddaughters, Julia Virginia Taylor and Mary Alice Taylor, both of Sterling, Va; two brothers, Eugene H. Taylor of Roanoke and William D. Taylor of Mouth of Wilson, Va; two sisters, Mary Creasey of Richmond and Thelma Smart of North Carolina. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 1994, at Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 11 a.m. Monday. on September 4, 1994.²

     Alice Lee Taylor was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She was born on April 21, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She died on April 23, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 411-76-2664.⁷ Julian Quayle Early Jr. was born on November 17, 1947 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,7 He married Susan Jean DeLong on June 10, 1978 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^5,3,8 Julian Quayle Early Jr. died on February 25, 2011 at North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 63.^7,8 He A Memorial Service for Julian Quayle Early, Jr., a well-known area teacher and band director will take place on Saturday. Mr. Early, 63, of Goose Creek, SC died Friday, February 25, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. Julian started his teaching career in Hemmingway, SC in 1971. He returned to the University of South Carolina to earn his Master's of Music Education. He was the band director at Holly Hill Middle School and Holly Hill-Roberts High school in Orangeburg School District 3 from 1976 to 1998. He taught band in Greenville County at Eastside High School and Greenville Middle School from 1998 to 2002, at which time he retired and moved back to the Charleston area to manage the Charleston branch of Pecknel music. He left Pecknel in 2008 and was working as a substitute teacher in the Berkeley county schools at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Susan DeLong Early of Goose Creek, his sister Susan F. Early of Bristol Tennessee, sister Jane Early Powell of Athens, Ga., brother Stephen Early of Charlottesville, VA, six nephews and four nieces. on March 13, 2011.⁸

     Rees Gillespie Russell Jr. Rees Gillespie Russell, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2023, in Bryson City North Carolina with his friends while doing what he loved. He was born on July 25, 1946, in Abingdon, the son of the late Rees and Ava (Burke) Russell. Rees graduated from ETSU. He was retired owner and salesman of ASM (Automotive Aftermarket industry). He served in the US Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing with his friends. Survivors Include: his wife of 28 years, Retha Russell; a son: Rees Gillespie Russell 3rd; two grandsons Wesley Rees Russell and Thomas Julian "TJ" Russell; and two sisters: Ava Walker (Ray) and Vivian Howard (Tim).⁴ He and Susan Frances Early were divorced.⁴ Rees Gillespie Russell Jr. was born on July 25, 1946 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Susan Frances Early, daughter of Dr. Julian Quayle Early Sr. and Marion Juanita "Nita" Shaver, on August 30, 1969 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2 Rees Gillespie Russell Jr. died on April 12, 2023 at Bryson City, Swain Co., North Carolina, at age 76.⁴

     Infant Johnson was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on January 13, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 13, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-5012.⁵ Winston Leigh "Bud" Plymale Sr. was born on May 1, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Gwendolyn Dean "Gwen" Johnson, daughter of Claude Justice Johnson and Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest, on October 6, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,8,4 Winston Leigh "Bud" Plymale Sr. died on January 24, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,3,5 He Winston Leigh (Bud) Plymale Sr., 74, of Salem, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on May 1, 1939 in Roanoke, to Kermit W. and Gladys Beard Plymale. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1958 and attended Roanoke College for a short time. He later joined the United States Marine Corps, where he rose to the rank Staff Sergeant. Mr. Plymale worked in his father's business, Virginia Brokerage Company, until he left and worked in the material handling field. He later opened his own business, Apex Industrial Equipment, where he and his family worked together for thirty years. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Salem where he served in many capacities over the years. He was active in teaching Disciple study groups, participated in Emmaus walks and was a team leader with the Kairos Prison Ministries in Chatham. He was also a member of the Salem Kiwanis Club, where he served as president from 2010-2011. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time at the lake where he taught his sons, and nieces and nephews how to water ski. Mr. Plymale is survived by his wife, Gwen Dean Plymale; sons, W. Leigh Plymale Jr. and his wife Dawn of Salem, and Dean P. Plymale and his wife Victoria of Covington, La. He is also survived by his grandsons, Nicholas I. and Nathan D. Plymale; a sister, Joyce P. Murray; nieces, Kathy Minnick and Ellen Wentzel; nephews, Mark Minnick and Jeff Minnick, and their families. on January 26, 2014.²