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     Oneeda Elizabeth Underwood was born on February 13, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 9, 1943,her married name was Howell.² She married Ray Calvin Howell on October 9, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-6618.⁷ Ray Calvin Howell was born on March 10, 1925 at Bethany, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^7,2,3,4,5 He married Oneeda Elizabeth Underwood, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Underwood and Letitia Maye Craghead, on October 9, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Ray Calvin Howell died on July 29, 2012 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.^7,2,6 He Ray Calvin Howell, 87, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012. Born March 10, 1925 in Bethany, Nebraska; he was a son of the late Paul Washington Howell, Sr. and Ossie James Howell. Ray was a WWII veteran; serving in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945 on the carrier USS Guadalcanal CVE-60 and took part in the capture of the German submarine U505. He was the owner and operator of Howell's Electric Motor Repair and Well Drilling of Bedford. Ray was active in the Bedford community; a member of Bedford Christian Church, Bedford Lion's Club, founding and continued member for 50 years of the Little Switzerland Hunt Club, a Boy Scout leader, a former Elk, and former President of the Bedford Country Club. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Howell and James Howell, and sisters, Lucille Howell and Catherine Cook. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Oneeda Underwood Howell; son, Stephen Lee Howell and wife, Regina of Union Bridge, MD; daughter, Dana Howell Tuck and husband, David of Forest; grandchildren, Jason Jones and wife, Beth, Jody Jones and wife, Christy, Jessica Roberts and husband, Andy, Adam Howell, Samantha Howell, Sierra Howell; five great-grandchildren. Ray is also survived by his brother Paul Howell and wife, Sandra of Bedford and sister-in-law, Glenna Lee and husband, Claude of Vinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. on July 31, 2012.²

     Claude Greer Lee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 28, 1932 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Glenna Mae Underwood, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Underwood and Letitia Maye Craghead, on January 11, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Claude Greer Lee died on November 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 84.^3,4 He Claude G. Lee, 84, of Vinton, Va., went to his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest E. Lee and Zelma Lee; infant son, Todd Kevin Lee; and sisters, Rachel Lee and Juanita Mayhew. Claude is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Glenna Underwood Lee; brother-in-law, James Mayhew; nephews, Philip (Tony) Mayhew and his wife, Susan, and Jeffrey Mayhew and his wife, Terri; and sister-in-law, Oneeda Howell of Lynchburg. Claude retired from Roanoke County in 1997 and was a long-time member of Belmont Christian Church where he served in numerous positions. He also served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the entire staff of Brookdale Memory Care and to the staff of Amedisys Hospice Care for the attention and love shown to Claude during this difficult time. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with Military Honors. on November 27, 2016.³

     Todd Kevin Lee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He died on March 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on March 20, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

     Richard Glen Underwood was born circa 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Adeline Radford, daughter of George Radford and Margaret Rigney, on February 8, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Richard Glen Underwood UNDERWOOD, Richard: Co., H, 54th Infantry. Enlisted on 01 Oct 1861 at Jacksonville, Floyd County. Present on 01 Jan 1862, the NFR. on October 1, 1861 at Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He died before 1890 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶

     Adeline Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 3, 1834 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Richard Glen Underwood, son of Jesse Underwood and Ellender Celia Greer, on February 8, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of February 8, 1849,her married name was Underwood.² Adeline Radford died on March 18, 1919 at Virginia at age 85.^4,5

     Mary Clark was born circa 1834 at North Carolina.¹

     Clarence Oran Poage was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 10, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Alma Geraldine Travis, daughter of Wiliam F. Travis and Bura Alma Cole, on October 14, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Clarence Oran Poage died on June 17, 2013 at Virginia at age 97.³ He Clarence Oran Poage, 97, of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013. He was born November 10, 1915, in Roanoke, the son of Chester S. and Minnie Poage. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Pauline P. Lawrence and brother, Byron C. Poage. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Alma Geraldine T. Poage; daughter and son-in-law, Martha P. and Ronald Conner; son and daughter-in-law, Dickie and Patty Poage; grandchildren; Angela Dillard, Fred Conner, Steve Conner, Katie Alls; six great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Clarence and Geraldine owned Poage's Grocery, Clarence drove Roanoke County school buses, worked for N&W Railroad and retired from Roanoke County Schools Maintance Department. He loved gardening, fishing, camping in his motor home, and visiting with his family and friends. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and Oddfellas, Salem Lodge 100 for over 60 years. Thanks to Medi-Home Health and Hospice Staff for their special care and kindness for Clarence and family during his recent illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Everett Kier officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Lotz Funeral Home Salem. on June 19, 2013.³

     Alvin Lewis "Alvie" Wilson was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 6, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He died on August 2, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     China Alice Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 She was born on March 1, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 She married Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills, son of Andrew Mills and Elizabeth Clingenpeel, on March 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,8 As of March 27, 1879,her married name was Mills. China Alice Conner died on October 9, 1938 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,2,4,8,9 She Mrs. China Alice Mills, 84, widow of J. P. Mills, died Sunday morning at 8:15 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Stump, in Colonial Heights. Surviving are the following children: J. N. Mills and Mrs. H. R. Stump of Roanoke; Mrs. Oscar Wickham and B. P. Mills of Shawsville, Mrs. Eugene King of Bent Mountain, and Mrs. E. W. Hagley, Carey, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at the Salem church in Floyd. Active pallbearers will be six of her grandsons: J. L. Stump, Eldridge Bowles, Victor Mills, Curtis Mills, Milton Mills, and Nathan King. on October 10, 1938.⁸

     Nancy B. Clark was born circa 1839 at North Carolina.¹