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     George Anderson Woolridge was buried at Jeters Chapel Cemetery, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 15, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Frances Aldridge, daughter of Bure Comrade Aldridge and Virginia Frances Willis, on November 5, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 George Anderson Woolridge died on April 26, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.² He WOOLRIDGE, George Anderson, 55, of Vinton, died Saturday, April 26, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. He was a beloved husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Woolridge; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell Wade and Sharon Woolridge, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie L. and Steven Byrd, Moneta, Dreama Kaye and Billy McDaniel, Thaxton; three brothers, David Woolridge, Cleveland, Tenn., Harry Woolridge, Vinton, Robert (Buck) Woolridge, Roanoke; seven sisters, Mamie Vanlew, Nancy Dickerson, Alice Reel, Bonnie Hatcher, all of Roanoke, Sally Belcher, Ashborn, N. C., Margaret Miller, Vinton, Connie Collins, Pembroke; five grandchildren, Meagan Drewery, Dustin Woolridge, Caleb Drewery, Megan Byrd, Haleigh Byrd. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at 12 noon at the Jordontown Church of God, with the Rev. Mike Werle officiating. Interment will be in Jeters Chapel Cemetery. A special thanks to RMH CCU/ Progressive Care, Seventh Floor. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel anytime Monday. on April 28, 1997.²

     Martha Lee Johnson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 29, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She married Sheldon David Aldridge, son of Bure Comrade Aldridge and Virginia Frances Willis, on October 6, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 As of October 6, 1961,her married name was Aldridge. Martha Lee Johnson died on November 13, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^1,5 She ALDRIDGE, Martha Johnson, 53, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, November 13, 1997, af ter an extended illness. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Sheldon David Aldridge; her children, Richard David Aldridge of Bedford, Ronnie Dale Aldridge and Rebecca Dawn Aldridge, both of Roanoke; special child, John W. Overstreet of Roanoke; grandchildren, Timothy C. Aldridge, Timmy and Chris Carlilse, Harley, Lauren, Billy, Dale and Todd Aldridge, Rebecca L. Gerald, and Ethan Waldron; brothers, Elmer R. Johnson Jr. of Danville, and Larry R. Johnson of Roanoke; also a special lifelong friend, Claudette Powell; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, November 17, 1997, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A very special thanks to Dr. J. H. Hollingsworth and Dr. James Johnson and all of the staff who helped us through a difficult time at R.M.H. The arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. AYERS, Dr. Charles Linard, 66, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, May 2, 1997. A graveside memorial service will be held in the Noftsinger-Styne Cemetery in Pico on November 22 at 1 p.m. The Fincastle Rifles Camp #1326-Sons of Confederate Veterans, assisted by The Botetourt Artillery Camp will conduct a Confederate Military Service with all honors. Family and friends may gather after the service in the Fellowship Hall of the Virginia Presbyterian Church in Pico. For directions or information call 427-3889 or 986-3061. on November 15, 1997.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-0479.⁶ Mary Catherine Blackwell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,4,5 She was born on April 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 She married Ernest Robert Conner, son of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on July 3, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,5 As of July 3, 1926,her married name was Conner. Mary Catherine Blackwell died on December 12, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^1,3,4,5 She ROANOKE - Mrs. Mary Blackwell Conner, age 69, of 4726 Biltmore Dr., N.W., passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 1975, in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Ernest R. Conner and a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dick (Claudine) Koontz, Roanoke, Mrs. John (Pauline) Dragon, Richmond; her mother, Mrs. Eliza Blackwell, of Woodstock; three brothers, Harman Blackwell, Woodstock, Harvey Blackwell, Check, Moses Blackwell, Check; one sister Mrs. Minnie Conner, Pilot; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec.15. 1975, with the Rev. J. Landon Maddex officiating. Burial was in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. on December 18, 1975.³

     Peggy Cornelia Young Sheila Garman, Travis Aldridge, and Charles Aldridge are heartbroken but by Faith, we’re happy knowing our mother, Peggy Y. Aldridge is rejoicing in Heaven as of July 22, 2023. She's completely healed and back together with the love of her life Charles, she had missed Dad so much after he passed. She leaves a legacy of love instilled in her three children, five grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren who had her support in every way and were loved with all her heart. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles Aldridge Sr; sister, Nancy Sink; and brother, Richard Young. In addition to her children, she is survived by her sisters, Helen Janice (Melvin), and Lois Marie (Walter); and brother, Glenn; and numerous nieces and nephews.² She was born on August 1, 1946 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ She married Charles Bure Aldridge Sr., son of Bure Comrade Aldridge and Virginia Frances Willis, on February 19, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 19, 1965,her married name was Aldridge.¹ Peggy Cornelia Young died on July 22, 2023 at Virginia at age 76.²

     Joseph Barry Wray Jr. was born on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 4, 2022 at age 51.¹ He Joseph Barry Wray Jr. was born on December 9, 1970. He passed away suddenly on Friday, March 4, 2022. Joe grew up in Rocky Mount, Virginia. After attending Virginia Commonwealth University, he transferred to Radford University and was certified to teach. He moved to Charlottesville, Virginia and taught Art for seven years. It was there that he met Laurie, the love of his life. They moved to Nags Head, N.C. in 2000 and he became a very successful Realtor/Broker and ran his company, Wray Realty. Joe loved life and lived each day to the fullest. His motto was Live on Vacation. And he did. He was a talented artist and photographer. He loved deep sea and surf fishing. He loved kayaking and biking. He loved music and cooking. He was an avid collector, a passion he shared with his brother. Joe is survived by his best friend and soul mate of 29 years, Laurie Hager; his devoted parents, Barry and Nelda Wray; and his best friend and brother, Brad, Leigh Ann and Mallory, Laurie's family, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in Franklin County and the Outer Banks and their beloved cat, Turbo, all of whom he loved dearly. on March 10, 2022.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-70-5569.⁹ Golda Christina "Goldie" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,12 She Golda Conner Bartlett, 81, of Copper Hill, died Friday morning in a Vinton nursing home. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Morgan and Annette Bartlett, Copper Hill; two grandchildren, Kathi B. Richardson, Elliston; Alton Bartlett, Richmond; two stepgrandchildren, Cathy and Lynette Overacre, Roanoke; one great-grandson, Kirk Stephen Richardson; nine sisters, Pauline Rakes and Hazel Ferris, both of Floyd; Virginia Conner and Belva Davis, both of Roanoke; Iva Morgan, Mabel Poff, Dexter Sowers, and Bonnie Conner, all of Copper Hill; Georgianna Link, Bristol, Va; one brother, Woodrow B. Conner, Copper Hill. Graveside services will be held at Restvale Cemetery.¹¹ She was born on July 26, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2 She married John Boyd "Johnnie" Bartlett, son of Thomas Jefferson Bartlett and Dora Ellen Conner, on October 28, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,13,2,14 As of October 28, 1931,her married name was Bartlett. Golda Christina "Goldie" Conner died on April 14, 1989 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^9,11

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-4904.⁴ Vernon Henry Stover Sr. was born on May 4, 1934 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Pauline Gay Willis, daughter of Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge, on September 21, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Vernon Henry Stover Sr. died in August, 1974 at age 40.⁴

     Eric Lee Stover was born on August 4, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on February 7, 2010 at Virginia at age 39.³ He Eric Lee Stover, 39, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2010. Born on August 4, 1970, in Roanoke, he is a son of Pauline Willis Stover and the late Vernon Henry Stover Sr. Also surviving are three brothers, Calvin Willis, Darrell Willis, and Vernon Stover; sister, Donna Stover Martin; nephews, Cadaveric Stover, Cory Wolfe, and Taft Sheppard; nieces, Brittany Stover, Ashley Martin, Dakota Stover, Angelise Santillanes, Teressa Simmons, Bridgette Simmons, and Makayla Bannister; stepbrothers, Charles Stover and Jerry Stover; stepsisters, Peggy Sue Wright, Dianne Stover, and Laura Jane Stover; and special friends, Nathan Collins, and Roger and Lee Hartman. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010, in the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow at 4:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com. on February 9, 2010.³