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     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3127.⁶ Ewell Thomas Alderman Sr. was buried at Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 17, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.^6,2 He married Margie Louise Garden on June 17, 1949 at Radford, Virginia.⁴ Ewell Thomas Alderman Sr. died on November 16, 1987 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 66.^6,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8559.⁶ Howard Edgar Alderman was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia. He was born on October 21, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 He married Ruth Naomi Stapelton on January 22, 1946 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 Howard Edgar Alderman died on March 31, 2000 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.^6,1 He ALDERMAN, Howard Edgar, 76, of Radford, died Friday, March 31, 2000 at his home. He was a Veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad with 30 years service. He was also a member of the Radford Wesleyan Church and an avid fan of the Radford High School Bobcat Athletic Program. Surviving are his wife, Ruth S. Alderman of Radford; three daughters, Pauline Dobbins, Donna Harris, and Susan Anderson, all of Radford; two sisters, Ruth Charlton and Imogene Lovern, both of Radford; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2000 at the Radford Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jim Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2000 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home. VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside services. on April 1, 2000.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-9559.⁵ Noblin Junior Alderman was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.² He married Wilma Bentley.² Noblin Junior Alderman was born on March 22, 1926 at Virginia.^5,2 He died on November 17, 1985 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 59.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 230-26-0095.⁶ Roy Melvin Alderman was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² He and Barbara Joan Viers were divorced.³ Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Perdue.² Roy Melvin Alderman and Mary Kate Burke were divorced.³ Roy Melvin Alderman was born on November 20, 1929 at Radford, Virginia.^6,2 He married Barbara Joan Viers on September 2, 1949 at Radford, Virginia.³ Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Kate Burke on June 8, 1973 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Roy Melvin Alderman married Mary Perdue on October 25, 1980 at Radford, Virginia.³ Roy Melvin Alderman died on January 19, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^6,2

     Ruth Evelyne Alderman was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.⁷ She was born on April 10, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 As of August 3, 1950,her married name was Caldwell.⁴ She married Harry Preston Caldwell on August 3, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.⁴ Ruth Evelyne Alderman and Harry Preston Caldwell were divorced on June 10, 1975 at Radford, Virginia.⁵ As of September 2, 1989,her married name was Charlton.⁴ Ruth Evelyne Alderman married Henry Thomas "Tommy" Charlton on September 2, 1989 at Radford, Virginia.^8,4,7,9 Ruth Evelyne Alderman died on November 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 85.⁷ She Ruth Caldwell Charlton, 85, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She was born on April 10, 1931 to the late Edgar M. and Rosa P. Alderman. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Charlton; and a son, Steve Caldwell. She is survived by two sons, Tommy and Bobby Caldwell. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at West View Cemetery in Radford. on November 28, 2016.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 229-01-2864.⁴ Mildred Leona Smith was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.^5,3 She was born on August 27, 1919 at Radford, Virginia.^4,2,5,3 She married Carl Cleveland Alderman, son of Edgar Mellon Alderman and Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, on September 4, 1937 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was Alderman.² Mildred Leona Smith died on October 18, 1985 at Radford, Virginia, at age 66.^4,5,3

     Ruth Naomi Stapelton was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 27, 1923 at McRae, White Co., Arkansas.^2,3 She married Howard Edgar Alderman, son of Edgar Mellon Alderman and Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, on January 22, 1946 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 As of January 22, 1946,her married name was Alderman.² Ruth Naomi Stapelton died on July 11, 2008 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.^1,3 She Ruth Naomi Stapleton Alderman, 85, of Radford, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Alderman, and by a daughter, Pauline A. Dobbins. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Frank Harris, of Draper; a daughter, Susan Anderson, of Radford; a son-in-law, Roger Dobbins, of Radford, four sisters-in-law, Ruth Charlton, Imogene Lovern, Wilma Anderson and Jo Ann Alderman; three grandchildren, Ray Anderson, Kevin Harris and Ginny Mealy; and three great-grandchildren, Tracy Purcell, Loren Harris and Hannah Mealy also survive. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2008, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert M. Pack officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2008, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va. on July 12, 2008.¹

     Harry Preston Caldwell was born on April 5, 1930 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Ruth Evelyne Alderman, daughter of Edgar Mellon Alderman and Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, on August 3, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.¹ Harry Preston Caldwell and Ruth Evelyne Alderman were divorced on June 10, 1975 at Radford, Virginia.²

     William Thomas "Bill" Lovern was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He and Imogene Alderman were divorced.³ William Thomas "Bill" Lovern was born on May 13, 1932 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Imogene Alderman, daughter of Edgar Mellon Alderman and Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, on September 2, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.¹ William Thomas "Bill" Lovern died on April 30, 2017 at Virginia at age 84.³ He William Thomas "Bill" Lovern, 84, of Christiansburg, entered his Heavenly Home on Sunday, April 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on May 13, 1932, in Ellett, Va. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Heidi Jayne. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Theresa J. Lovern; and their three sons, Chris (Katie), Aaron (Jena), Cody (Ambyr); five grandchildren, Emily, Samantha, Charleigh, Brittany, Kayla, and Kelly; and three great-grandchildren, Braylin, Marleigh, and Micah. Bill is also survived by five other sons, Terry (Linda), Mike, Mark, Lloyd (Christy), and Quinton (Karen); 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and very special friend, Bev Bridges. Bill was a kindhearted, loving, gentle man who was always full of life. He always had a joke to tell, and a smile on his face. He was a wonderful husband, dad, father-in-law, and grandpa. His love was unconditional.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Wayne Postonn and Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on May 2, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8015.⁷ Troy Leslie Sowers was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 4, 1920 at Virginia.⁷ He married Elizabeth June Alderman, daughter of John Edward Alderman and Almeda E. "Mittie" Sowers, on May 24, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,1 Troy Leslie Sowers died on February 4, 2003 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.^7,1 He SOWERS, Troy Leslie, 82, of Willis, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jabe and Stella Poff Sowers; son, John Wayne Sowers; and a sister, Winnie Bower. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Alderman Sowers of Willis; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Freda Sowers of Willis; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and Gary Dillon, Wanda Bolt of Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Luther and Laura Sowers of Floyd; sisters, Rheba Vaughn of Willis, Jo Ann Hale of Salem; grandchildren, Tommy Sowers, Kevin Sowers, Jimmy Wayne Radford, Micky Bolt, Michele Lytton; great-grandchildren, Brittany Sutphin, Jeffery Wayne Radford, Troy Wayne Radford, Ryran Sowers, Cameron Sowers, Chandler Sowers, Carlie and Ashton Lytton; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2003, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in the Barringer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home on February 6, 2003.¹

     Luther Alvin Sowers was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-28-1541.⁷ He was born on July 2, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 He married Laura Catherine Hungate on August 18, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Luther Alvin Sowers died on April 2, 2005 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.^1,7 He Luther Alvin Sowers, 82, of Floyd, passed away Saturday April 2, 2005 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Jab and Stella Sowers, a sister Winnie Bowers, brother and sister-in-law Troy and Elizabeth Sowers and a nephew, John Wayne Sowers. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Laura Catherine Sowers, Floyd; two sisters, Rheba Vaughn, Wills, Jo Ann Hale, Salem; several loving nieces and nephews. Interment to follow at Topeco Cemetery. Special thanks to the surgical unit nurses at New River Valley Medical Center and Dr. Steve Siner. on April 3, 2005.¹

     Rheba Mae Sowers was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on June 21, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 She married French Mabery on June 7, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,10,11 As of June 7, 1941,her married name was Mabery. Rheba Mae Sowers married Howard Rudolph Vaughn on October 4, 1986 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 As of October 4, 1986,her married name was Vaughn. Rheba Mae Sowers died on June 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 90.^8,9 She Rheba (Mabery) Vaughn, 90, of Willis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Jabe and Stella Sowers, husbands, French Mabery and Howard Vaughn, and a great grandchild. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Edward Mabery and wife Doris, Clifford Mabery and wife Linda and daughter, Dianne Buckner; Grandchildren, Michael Mabery, Lori Parrish, Kelli Chaffin, Isaac Buckner; 4 step-grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Hale. Interment to follow in the Willis Cemetery. on June 6, 2015.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 302-28-6146.² Martha Jane Whitt was buried at Ft. Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood Co., Ohio.³ She was born on May 25, 1933 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.^2,3 She married Robert J. Purvis on December 19, 1952 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.⁴ As of December 19, 1952,her married name was Purvis. Martha Jane Whitt died on January 12, 1979 at Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 45.^5,4,3

     Winnie Rhea Sowers was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-3941.¹¹ She was born on February 14, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,3,6 As of January 11, 1944,her married name was Spangler.³ She married Arnold Spangler on January 11, 1944 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ As of April 18, 1945,her married name was Bower.³ Winnie Rhea Sowers married Walter Bernard Bower on April 18, 1945 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.³ Winnie Rhea Sowers and Arnold Spangler were divorced on October 11, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Winnie Rhea Sowers and Walter Bernard Bower were divorced on October 3, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Winnie Rhea Sowers died on October 27, 1978 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^1,5

     Jo Ann Sowers was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She married Harold Steve Hale.⁴ Her married name was Hale. Jo Ann Sowers was born on September 27, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 She married William Edward Lee Sr. on December 23, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 23, 1949,her married name was Lee. Jo Ann Sowers and William Edward Lee Sr. were divorced on September 22, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of January 30, 1962,her married name was Terry.⁷ Jo Ann Sowers married Henry Macon Terry, son of George Spencer Terry and Myrtle Estelle Atkinson, on January 30, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Jo Ann Sowers and Harold Steve Hale were divorced on May 14, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Jo Ann Sowers died on May 12, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.⁵ She Jo Ann Sowers Hale of Salem, Va., passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Richfield Recovery and Care Center. Jo Ann was born September 27, 1932 to the late Jabe and Stella Poff Sowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Luther and Troy; sisters, Rheba Mabery Vaughn and Winnie Bowers. She is survived by her daughters, Margurite Ann Sink, Kay Barbour and husband Mike, Vickie Sanders and husband Roger; grandchildren, Heather Steyn, Andy Sink and wife Laura, Jeremy Barbour and wife An, Jonathan Barbour and wife Megan, Krystal Snavely; great-grandchildren, Rylan, Griffin, Keegan, Elsie, Luella; stepchildren, Mitzie, Teppi and Joe; her many nieces and nephews that she was so very fond of. Interment to follow in the Barringer Cemetery. The family would like to thank staff at Richfield Recovery and Care Center and at the Joe Thomas Center for their kind dedication. Jo Ann will be greatly missed by her Family and Friends. on May 15, 2018.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-1968.³ Elizabeth June Alderman was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 7, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Troy Leslie Sowers, son of James "Jabe" Sowers and Stella Edna Poff, on May 24, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of May 24, 1941,her married name was Sowers. Elizabeth June Alderman died on January 27, 2004 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^4,3 She Elizabeth Alderman Sowers, 82, of Willis, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Troy L. Sowers. Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, William Ray (Billy) and Freeda Sowers of Willis; daughters and son-in-law, Wanda Bolt, Sandra and Gary Dillon of Willis; sisters, Gertha Aldridge of Vinton, Freeda Gragon of Leonardtown, Md., Ruby Gray of Lexington, Md; grandchildren, Tommy Sowers, Michele Lytton, Kevin Sowers, Mickey Bolt, Jimmy Wayne Radford; step-granddaughter, Kristen Dillon; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2004, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in the Barringer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home . on January 29, 2004.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-9645.² French Mabery was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 He was born on September 26, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,7,4 He married Rheba Mae Sowers, daughter of James "Jabe" Sowers and Stella Edna Poff, on June 7, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,6,5 French Mabery died on November 16, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^6,4,5 He French Mabery, age 66, died Friday night in a Roanoke hospital. He was a veteran of War World II and a retired carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Rheba Sowers Mabery, Willis; two sons, Edward Mabery, Willis; Clifford Mabery, Salem; one daughter, Dianne Weeks, Willis; three brothers, Thurman Mabery, Floyd; Elmond Mabery, Meadows of Dan; Ray Mabery, Willis; three grandchildren, Michael Mabery, Kelli Weeks, both of Willis; Lori Mabery, Salem. Burial will be in the Willis Cemetery with graveside rites by the Hillsville VFW Post. on November 18, 1984.⁵

     Howard Rudolph Vaughn was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 223-22-9074.⁷ He was born on June 10, 1921 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,7,8,6,3,5,9} He married Rheba Mae Sowers, daughter of James "Jabe" Sowers and Stella Edna Poff, on October 4, 1986 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 Howard Rudolph Vaughn died on January 2, 1994 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^7,2,6,4,9 He VAUGHN, Howard Rudolph, 72, of Willis, died Sunday, January 2, 1994, at his home. He was a World II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Rheba S. Vaughn, Willis; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Joe Davis Harris, Floyd; one son, Dean Howard Vaughn, Roanoke; three granddaughters, Andrea Coartney, Riner, Rhonda Harris, Atlanta, Ga., Carla Britt, Blacksburg; three stepchildren, Edward Mabery, Vinton, Clifford Mabery, Salem; Dianne Buckner, Willis; two sisters, Marie Gallimore, Willis, Belva McGuire, Radford; three great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery. on January 4, 1994.²

     Walter Bernard Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 225-12-9786.⁴ He was born on April 11, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Winnie Rhea Sowers, daughter of James "Jabe" Sowers and Stella Edna Poff, on April 18, 1945 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.⁵ Walter Bernard Bower and Winnie Rhea Sowers were divorced on October 3, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Walter Bernard Bower died on December 15, 1995 at Virginia at age 74.⁴ He BOWER, Walter Bernard, 74, of Roanoke Co., passed away Friday, December 15, 1995. Mr. Bower was a member of First Baptist Church and was retired Vice President for Fuel Oil & Equipment Company. Surviving are his wife, Jane W. Bower; his sons and daughter-in-law, R. F. Bower, Chesapeake, D. Michael and Annette Bower, Macon, Ga; his daughters and son-in-law, Joyce Dillard, Lynn R. Bower, both of Salem, Sheila and Kenny Cooper, Roanoke; two stepchildren, Gayle W. Daniel and her husband, William, Roanoke, Dr. Paul A. Wood III of Texas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nettie and Dow Wheeler, Cedartown, Ga., Margaret and Norman Adams, Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Lewis P. and Carmen Bower, Durham, Conn; mother-in-law, Sarah F. Wilhelm, Roanoke; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; special friends, Marie Joelle and Maelle Voil, both of the French Embassy in Beijing, China, and Christy Allman, Roanoke. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 17, 1995.²

     William Edward Lee Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 13, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Jo Ann Sowers, daughter of James "Jabe" Sowers and Stella Edna Poff, on December 23, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Edward Lee Sr. and Jo Ann Sowers were divorced on September 22, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ William Edward Lee Sr. died on March 3, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁴ He William E. Lee Sr. "Bill", 87, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Salem VA Medical Center. Born on Thursday, March 13, 1930 to the late Elmer and Beulah Huff Lee. Bill served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Janice Jones Lee. Bill grew up in Floyd County. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church in Floyd, Va. and he attended Crossroads Church in Roanoke, VA. He moved to Salem, Va. in 1951 and had achieved multiple businesses including; farming, a car dealership, a house moving business, and rental properties. He proudly called himself a working man. He is survived by his children, Margurite Sink, Kay Barbour and husband, Mike, Vickie Sanders and husband, Roger, Donna Lee, William Lee Jr. "Billy" and Marion; stepdaughter, Vicki Walker and husband, Pete; 14 grandchildren, Heather Sink, Andy Sink and wife, Laura, Jeremy Barbour and wife, An, Jonathan Barbour and wife, Megan, Krystal Snavely, Gracey, Landon, and Brooklan Lee; stepgrandchildren, Kerri Beck and husband, Danny, Samantha Speakman and husband, Daniel; great-grandchildren, Ryland, Griffin, Keegan, Elsie, Luella. Special thanks to the staff at the Salem VA Medical Center and multiple friends who helped with his care. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Akers and the Rev. Claude Carter officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at East Hill Cemetery in Salem, VA with his grandsons serving as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 1 until 3 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018. In remembrance of his love for animals, in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed toward the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue P.O. Box 13 Hardy, VA 24101 or the Angels of Assisi 415 Campbell Ave. SW Roanoke, VA 24016. on March 4, 2018.⁴

     Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge was born circa 1779 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Andrew Conner, son of Daniel I. Conner Sr. and Mary Unknown, circa 1803; This may have been Andrew Conner's second marriage.³ As of circa 1803,her married name was Conner.