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     Ernest Meredith was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gladys Bishop.¹ Ernest Meredith was born on June 18, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 18, 1887.^1,2 He died on August 3, 1958 at age 72.¹

     Gladys Bishop married Ernest Meredith.¹ Gladys Bishop was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Meredith. She was born on May 28, 1899.¹ She died on June 5, 1955 at age 56.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-26-1231.⁵ Ann Elizabeth Collins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on January 24, 1920 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She married Elwin Leon Lawrence, son of Roff Arno Lawrence and Alverta Victoria Cole, on November 25, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 25, 1943,her married name was Lawrence.⁴ Ann Elizabeth Collins died on April 26, 2005 at Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana, at age 85.^1,5,3 She Ann Collins Lawrence, formerly of Princeton, W.Va., and Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 in Bloomington, Ind. after a long illness. Her loving husband, Elwin Leon Lawrence, preceded Mrs. Lawrence in death. She is the daughter of Noah and Callie Collins, who passed away when she was a young child. Three brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. In her younger years, Mrs. Lawrence worked as a salesperson for Waters' Jewelry, and Margaret Spangler's and Nelson's dress shops in Princeton, W.Va. She also worked for Patterson and Revco drug stores in Roanoke, Va. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi business sorority. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Lawrence Finley and husband, Bill of Bloomington, Ind. and Robin Lawrence Hegner and husband, Joe of Midlothian, Va; three grandchildren, whom she adored, Holly Beth Mull of Mesa, Ariz., Ryan Lawrence Mull and wife, Lora of Fishers, Ind. and Michael Lawrence Hegner of Midlothian, Va; sister, Bessie Collins Crabtree of Panther, W.Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel in Roanoke on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Frank Feather will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
on April 28, 2005.¹

     Beth Michele Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 8, 1978 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 She died on June 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 39.² She Beth Michele Lawrence, age 39, of Christiansburg passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, June 22, 2017. She is survived by her father and mother, Larry and Glenda Lawrence of Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Trevan Zosel of Bothell,Wash; her much loved niece and nephew, Toriana and Bryson; her paternal grandparents, Marvin and Ramona Lawrence of Blacksburg; numerous aunts and uncles; 12 special cousins, one of whom was extra special to her, Takara Howard. We would also like to thank Rebekah Hall who has been her caretaker and friend for the past three and a half years. Rebekah helped Michele with her chores and took her out into the community for activities which Michele enjoyed. Rebekah always came in with a smile and Michele loved her so much. Michele endured many health issues in her lifetime, however she kept an upbeat attitude. She had a big heart for children and animals and most importantly she loved and trusted her heavenly Father. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michele's honor may be made to Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV, P O Box 42, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on June 25, 2017.²

     Marla Rae Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 226-66-6896.⁴ She was born on October 28, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Donald Wayne Ball on June 4, 1971 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3,5 As of June 4, 1971,her married name was Ball. Marla Rae Lawrence died on February 1, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.^1,5

     Elizabeth "Eliza" Kelley was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on July 1, 1822 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 She married Nathan L. Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on December 10, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of December 10, 1857,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth "Eliza" Kelley died on July 28, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,6

     Linda Robinson was born circa 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She married Caleb Benton "Bent" Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on February 20, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 20, 1884,her married name was Elmore. Linda Robinson and Caleb Benton "Bent" Elmore were divorced before June 15, 1900.³