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     Catherine Ann Gibson Catherine Ann Chandler, 79, of Radford, passed away on January 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary Gibson; and her beloved husband, Larry Chandler. Catherine is survived by her sons, Bryan Light and wife Marlana, Scott Chandler and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Ashlea Light, Haley Chandler, and Hagan Chandler; brother, William ‘Bill’ Gibson and wife Doris; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jimmy Williams.⁵ She was born on September 15, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, on June 11, 1955 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 11, 1955,her married name was Light.² Catherine Ann Gibson and Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light were divorced on July 1, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Catherine Ann Gibson died on January 5, 2016 at Radford, Virginia, at age 79.⁵

     Nancy Patricia Ratcliffe Nancy Ratcliffe Light, May 17, 1940 - Jul 12, 2023. Nancy Ratcliffe Light, 83, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Banford Jr. and Edna Walker Ratcliffe; her brother, Robert “Bobby” III; and sisters, Barbara Blankenship and Joyce Ann Ratcliffe. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Clarence Wesley Light; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan Light (Marlana); daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Kesling, Patty Huff, and Pam Howard (Tony); grandchildren, Michael Kesling, Jr., Derek Kesling, Allyson Wills Blose (Ryan), Hollee Howard, Ashlea Walker (Brandon), Lisa Huff, Luke Huff, Marybeth Huff, and Ryan Dean; 8 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.¹ She was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 17, 1940 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, circa 1972.¹ As of circa 1972,her married name was Light.¹ Nancy Patricia Ratcliffe died on July 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.¹

     Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner Lera Conner Caldwell, 67, of 1815 Colgate St., NE, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Marshall K. Caldwell and was a retired employee of Roanoke Apple Products Co. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Lawson, Roanoke; three brothers, Edie Conner, Ernest Conner, Pilot; Cledys Conner, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Simpkins, Miss Callie Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Will Wilson, Salem.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7640.⁸ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 12, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SDDI Has a birth date of Dec 12, 1904.^8,5 She married Marshall Kenny Caldwell, son of George Edmundson Caldwell and Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb, on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,5 As of April 7, 1928,her married name was Caldwell. Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner died on June 23, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^7,3,5

     Hulen Floyd Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 He died on October 29, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1

     Linda Faye Light was buried at Harris Cemetery, north side of Rt. 758, 5.8 miles east of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,9 Her Social Security Number was 229-58-1477.¹⁰ She was born on January 21, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,2,8,4,5,6,9} As of July 2, 1960,her married name was Moles.⁴ She married Thomas Alton "Al" Moles on July 2, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 Linda Faye Light and Thomas Alton "Al" Moles were divorced on November 10, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Linda Faye Light died on May 11, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 40.^2,6,9

     Thomas Alton "Al" Moles was buried at Harris Cemetery, north side of Rt. 758, 5.8 miles east of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on February 19, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Linda Faye Light, daughter of Edison Roy "Henderson" Light and Norma Vaught, on July 2, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Thomas Alton "Al" Moles and Linda Faye Light were divorced on November 10, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Thomas Alton "Al" Moles died on March 10, 2019 at Virginia at age 80.^2,5 He Thomas Alton (Al) Moles, 80, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Light Moles; second wife, Arlene F. Moles; his father, Herman Davis Moles; and mother, Naomi Elizabeth Cochran Moles. Al is survived by his children, Sandra Moles Clements (Ralph), Nancy Faye Moles; granddaughter, Julianne Clements; and brother, Norman Reynolds Moles. Graveside Service at Harris Family Cemetery (Buffalo Mountain). on March 13, 2019.²

     Marshall Kenny Caldwell was born on December 5, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,5 Marshall Kenny Caldwell died on March 13, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.¹

     Michael Light was born in October, 1967.² He died on December 27, 1968 at age 1; Died in an automobile wreck.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-32-1620.¹⁵ James Wilbert Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on January 13, 1915 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1914.^2,15,4,5,7 He married Lillie Annalene Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on October 31, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,16,4,17 James Wilbert Smith died on February 25, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^15,2,3,4 He SMITH, James Wilbert, 78, of Copper Hill, died Thursday, February 25, 1993 in a Salem hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annalene. He was a retired carman of Norfolk & Western Railroad. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Nelson Vest, Copper Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Bettye Smith, Copper Hill, Mark and Ginny Smith, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Cindy and Kevin Poff, Roanoke, Lori and Jay Trout, Roanoke, Kristi and Traci Smith, Copper Hill; one great-granddaughter, Ashley Poff; two sisters, Myrtle Curran, Clearwater, Fla., Ocie Smith, Titusville, Fla; six brothers, Sherman Smith, Robert Smith, R. B. Smith, Raye Smith, all of Copper Hill, Sam Smith and Herbert Smith, both of Roanoke. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on February 27, 1993.³

     Nelson Carey Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-50-8746.¹² He was born on February 17, 1941 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,4,5,12,6,7,9} He married Nancy Carroll Smith, daughter of James Wilbert Smith and Lillie Annalene Poff, on December 23, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,13,14,3,4,5,6} Nelson Carey Vest died on July 9, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.^5,12,6,8 He Nelson Carey Vest, 66, of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, July 9, 2007. He was born February 17, 1941 and was preceded in death by his parents, Barnard and Sadie Vest; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wilbert and Annalene Smith, all of Floyd County. He was a loyal employee of Shepherd's Auto Supply for more than 45 years. Nelson was a member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church for 18 years, and he was a former NASCAR official at various local tracks. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Smith Vest; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Kevin Poff and Lori and Jay Trout. Nelson was Pop to his four beloved grandchildren, who were his Pride and Joy, Ashley and Jordan Poff, Emily and Ethan Trout. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronnie Vest and wife, Bonnie, and Gerald Vest; six nieces and their families; brothers-in-law, Mark Smith and wife, Ginny and Larry W. Smith. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 11, 2007.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8930.⁶ Roy Michael Beamer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 3, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Shirley Mae Jordan circa 1959.¹ Roy Michael Beamer died on June 20, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^1,6,2 He BEAMER, Roy Michael, 54, of Salem, beloved husband, dad and granddaddy passed away Monday, June 20, 1994, at home with his family by his side. He was an active member and deacon of Fort Lewis Baptist Church. He retired from Kraft General Foods. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Hilda Beamer. Surviving are his loving wife of 35 years, Shirley Jordan Beamer; two beloved sons and daughters-in-law, Michael A. and Dianna Beamer and Jeffrey K. and Leigh-Ann Beamer all of Salem; two cherished grandsons, Chad and Benjamin Beamer; three brothers, Steven Beamer, Barry and Mary-Lou Beamer, Salem, Allan and Edi Beamer, Green County; mother and father-in-law, Fred and Clara Jordan, Salem; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jo Ann and Claude Robertson, Roanoke, Ronald and Marilyn Jordan, Jackie and Darius Turman, Salem and Rosemary Jordan, Troutville. The celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Leonard L. Southern and Rev. J.W. Hatton officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Lewis Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by John M. Oakey Funeral Home, Salem. on June 21, 1994.¹

     Ruby Juanita Caldwell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-32-1409.⁷ She and Russell Edward Stiff were divorced.⁴ Her married name was Lawson. Ruby Juanita Caldwell was born on May 11, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4 As of December 26, 1950,her married name was Stiff.⁴ She married Russell Edward Stiff on December 26, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Ruby Juanita Caldwell married Ralph Eugene Lawson on June 7, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,3,4 Ruby Juanita Caldwell died on June 15, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,7,2 She LAWSON, Ruby Juanita Caldwell (Stiff) 72, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 15, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Eugene Lawson and her parents, Marshall K. Caldwell and Lera Conner Caldwell. Mrs. Lawson was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. She was retired from Friendship Manor having previously worked at Roanoke Mills. Surviving are her sons, Russell E. "Buzzy" Stiff, Jr., Blue Ridge, Richard W. Lawson and his wife, Lynn, of Roanoke; a daughter, Sharon S. Guacheta and her husband, Ramiro, Roanoke; grandchildren, Cory Lawson, Katryn Lawson, Juan Nicholas Guacheta and Brian Christopher Keenam. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Mark G. Washington will officiate. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 18, 2001.¹

     Glenna Doris McNeil was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 29, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 She married Herbert Wendell Manning, son of Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. and Pearl Mae Puckett, on June 18, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{12,7,1,2,3,9,4,5} As of June 18, 1941,her married name was Manning.⁵ Glenna Doris McNeil died on March 6, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,13 She Glenna McNeil Manning, 81, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005. She had been a Sunday School teacher at the Central United Methodist Church for over fifty years. She had also been a beautician for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. Manning, her parents, Samuel Eldridge and Eugenia McNeil, son, Roger Gene Manning, a sister, Marion Lancaster. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Cindy Manning; daughter-in-law, Patricia Benson; grandchildren and husbands, Tammy Manning, Angela and Bo Mitchem, Kevin and Sandy Manning, Joe and Dana Berenbaum, Candi Manning; great-grandchildren, Taja Manning, Thomas and Samantha Mitchem, Amber Hancock, Tate and Taylor Berenbaum; sisters and husbands, Luetta and Collin Gregory, Elfreda and Paul Duncan, Opal and Bank Conner; brother and wife, Sam and Norma McNeil; numerous nieces and nephews, including special niece and nephew, Donna Sue and Doug; and many special friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Anthony Busic officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central United Methodist or to the Salem Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on March 8, 2005.⁷