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     Ocie Marie Martin Ocie Marie Martin Thompson, 86, of Pilot, born June 25, 1939, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving savior on Sunday, March 22, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, 9 brothers and sisters, Daughter, Becky Gillespie; Son-in-law, Wayne Gillespie; and Loving husband of 59 years Harry Thompson. Ocie is survived by her two sons Ricky Thompson, Gary Thompson (Sonya); three daughters, Debbie Collins (Rodney), Sue Conner (Glenn), Patsy Harris (Gary); 11 grandchildren, Drew Weir (Stacey), Monica Holfield (T.J.), Brandy Hall (Lenny), Deanna Swortzel (Brian), Sabrina Cox (Levi), Chris Collins (Cori), Justin Thompson, Bradley Conner (Melissa), Jeremy Wade (Autumn), Timothy Harris (Briana), Andrew Harris (Brittany); 36 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Allyson Weir, Alyssa Inge (Sam), Wyatt Dickerson, Brayden (Allie Chartier), Baylee (Lane Reynolds), Parker Holfield, Jaxon, Skylar, Juliana, Canon Collins, Shaylee, Malachi, Judah Hall, Kaiden, Rylan, Gavin, Kavlan Swortzel, Alice, Amelia, Alexis, Danny Wade, Emily Reynolds (Nathan), Hayden Cox (Megan Grims), Emmet, Brody Conner, Adalyn, Brendon, Carsten Harris, Harper, Hallie Harris. 2 great great-grandchildren, Sadie Mae Reynolds, Cambell Inge; 2 brothers, Vernon Martin (Sandra), Earnest Martin (Connie); 2 sisters, Lena McAlexander, Earnestine Nichols; special bonus son and neighbors, Randall and Lynette Austin; special daughter-in-law, Gail Thompson, precious caregivers, Cathy Beaver, Lona Sowers and Jenny Akers. A special thank you to Taylor and Denise with Good Samaritan Hospice for the wonderful care that you gave to our Mother. Ocie loved spending time with her family. She loved her flowers, gardening, mowing her yard, cooking, and watching her children and grandchildren, play, laugh, and enjoy “Memaws”. Ocie was a hard worker, she worked at Imperial Reading and Maid Bess for many years, however her true joy was at the Check Elementary cafeteria. She loved all the children and was blessed to have been there with some of her grandchildren. Ocie left Check to care for her husband, which she did with love and patience. Her home was open all the time to her family and friends. Ocie always made sure that you had plenty to eat. Her strong faith and love for God spilled over to her family. Many wonderful memories were made to be cherished at “Memaws house”. We are forever grateful to God for blessing us with such a wonderful Mother and Memaw! Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 25, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,3,4 She married Harry Dalton Thompson, son of Roy L. Thompson and Rosa Ellen "Rosie" Pruitt/Pruett, on November 26, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,13,8,4 As of November 26, 1956,her married name was Thompson. Ocie Marie Martin died on March 22, 2026 at Virginia at age 86.⁴

     Nelva V. Hutchison was buried at Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born in February, 1894 at Virginia.³ As of September 26, 1917,her married name was Jacobs.⁵ She married Rev. William Omar Jacobs on September 26, 1917 at Logan Co., Ohio.⁵ Nelva V. Hutchison died on January 2, 1977 at Bellefontaine, Logan Co., Ohio, at age 82.²

     Levi Jennings Hutchison was buried at Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on June 30, 1896 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Ella Cole on October 17, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Levi Jennings Hutchison married Nettie Steadman on May 23, 1924 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.⁷ Levi Jennings Hutchison married Grace Sherrock on April 18, 1938 at Wayne Co., Indiana.⁸ Levi Jennings Hutchison died on July 20, 1953 at Ohio at age 57.⁴

     Fletcher Hutchison was buried at Oak Dale Cemetery, 319 Patrick Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on April 13, 1898 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on January 3, 1934 at age 35.⁴

     Betty Lou Martin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,12,13,10,14} Her Social Security Number was 224-52-9410.⁶ She was born on December 12, 1940 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,12,1,2,13,6,14,7} She married Philip Burton Carr Jr., son of Philip Burton Carr and Ilene Whitenack, on December 22, 1961 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{15,2,13,10,14} As of December 22, 1961,her married name was Carr. Betty Lou Martin died on May 27, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^{11,12,1,13,6,16,10,14} She Betty Martin Carr, age 47, passed away Friday night in a Roanoke hospital. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Lola Angle Martin. She is survived by her husband, Philip B. Carr, Jr., Check; one daughter, Vickie Dawn Carr, Check; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Greg and Angela Carr, Darrell Carr, Tracy Carr, all of Check; one grandson, Brian Christopher Carr, Check; five brothers, Edmond A. Martin, Christiansburg; John T. Martin, Virginia Beach; Leroy Martin, James Ernest Martin, both of Roanoke; Vernon Clark Martin, Dublin; seven sisters, Mrs. Warren (Blondine) Vest, Pilot; Mrs. Chlorine Clowers, Mrs. Junior (Donna) King, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Wayne (Eloise) Gearhart, Mrs. Archie (Lena) McAlexander, both of Pilot; Mrs. Carl (Jane Ernestine) Nichols, Roanoke; Mrs Dalton (Ocie) Thompson, Pilot; 19 nephews and 21 nieces also survive. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. on May 29, 1988.¹⁰

     Hallie Zella Hosey was buried at Lone Star Cemetery, 15.5 miles south of Covington, east side of Route 18, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 26, 1892 at Virginia.^2,7,6 She married Edgar Henry Caldwell, son of John Lewis Caldwell and Awilda W. Craft, circa 1907.^2,7,3,4 As of circa 1907,her married name was Caldwell.² Hallie Zella Hosey died on June 21, 1975 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,6

     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-6510.⁶ Zillia Caldwell was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 23, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1,6 As of November 11, 1929,her married name was Hyler.^7,4,5 She married Sincker W. Hyler on November 11, 1929.^7,4,5 Zillia Caldwell died on December 10, 1990 at age 80.^1,6

     William Roscoe Craft Sr. was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on May 2, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Ethel Mae Kittinger, daughter of George W. "Wash" Kittinger and Annie M. Brizendine, on December 24, 1923 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,4,8 William Roscoe Craft Sr. died on March 6, 1970 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 66.^3,4 He William Roscoe Craft, Sr., 66, of Covington died Friday in a Clifton Forge hospital. He was a retired supervisor for Westvaco. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Kittinger Craft; a daughter, Mrs. Benton Rock, Covington; five sons, Theo M. Craft, James R. Craft, Jerry W. Craft, Covington, Herbert J. Craft, Charlotte, North Carolina, William R. Craft, Jr., Franklinton, North Carolina; three brothers, Withrow Craft, Covington, Thomas L. Craft, Charlotte, Waldo Craft, New Castle; two sisters, Miss Annie Craft, Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Mearlyn Collins, New Castle. Burial in Crossroads Church Cemetery. on March 7, 1970.⁴

     Ernest Henry Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born in 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Pansy Lee Humphries on August 10, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Ernest Henry Craft died in 1954.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-03-6587.⁵ Zetic Withrow "Zadie" Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 22, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Rodena Mary Bender on December 16, 1933 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Zetic Withrow "Zadie" Craft died on January 2, 1976 at age 68.⁴

     Amanda Josephine Elmore was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 12, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on June 1, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 15.²

     His Social Security Number was 303-18-0612.⁴ Harry Bruce Lee was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 3, 1908 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on July 7, 1969 at Sandusky, Erie Co., Ohio, at age 61.^1,5

     Her married name was LeClaire.⁶ Mary Kathleen Britts was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Unknown LeClaire.⁶ Mary Kathleen Britts and Unknown LeClaire were divorced.⁷ Mary Kathleen Britts was born on September 4, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 She married Clarence Jessie Kelley on July 28, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 28, 1917,her married name was Kelley. As of May 1, 1953,her married name was Reese.⁶ Mary Kathleen Britts married Ray Franklin Reese on May 1, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 Mary Kathleen Britts died on September 9, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.⁴

     Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on March 4, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 8, 1908.^1,4,5,7 He married Florence Ellen Huffman on September 4, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,9 Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts and Florence Ellen Huffman were divorced on October 23, 1959 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁸ Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts died on December 31, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.^4,5,6 He Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts, 60, of Hardy Road, Vinton, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph A. Gillespie, Vinton, Mrs. James H. Johnson, Roanoke; two sons, Sgt. Alford T. Britts, U.S. Air Force, Danny S. Britts, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Rose, Salem, Mrs. Ethel Underwood, Roanoke. Burial in West View Cemetery. on January 2, 1969.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-7637.⁵ Jesse Juanita Tripp was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on October 30, 1896 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1 She married Frank Lee Stebar, son of Samuel L. "Sam" Stebar and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nichols, on September 13, 1915 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 As of September 13, 1915,her married name was Stebar. Jesse Juanita Tripp died on June 26, 1972 at age 75.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-03-6365.⁷ William Marion Echols Jr. was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He was born on September 5, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,4 He married Celestia Carper on November 4, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1 William Marion Echols Jr. died on January 23, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,2,5 He William Marion Echols, Jr., age 69, of Route 2, New Castle, died Monday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by one brother, Howard William Bell, Akron, Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 25, at 11:00 a.m. at the New Castle Christian Church, with the Rev. James T. Bayne officiating. Interment will be in West View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on January 25, 1978.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 298-03-5475.⁶ Howard William Bell was born on September 25, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 He married Nelsie Rudesell Davis on May 7, 1921 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Howard William Bell married Natalie Lee Crawford on August 31, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² Howard William Bell died on December 7, 1992 at Erie Co., Ohio, at age 99.^4,6

     Virginia Ann Reynolds was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 21, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Cecil Dewey Looney, son of Joseph David Looney and Dolly Rose Craft, on December 30, 1918 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 30, 1918,her married name was Looney. Virginia Ann Reynolds died on May 19, 1936 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 38.²

     Daisy Ellen Ruble was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on August 20, 1899 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Ryan Gordon Looney, son of Joseph David Looney and Dolly Rose Craft, on September 12, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,1 As of September 12, 1925,her married name was Looney. Daisy Ellen Ruble died on June 20, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^2,1

     Sherman G. Caldwell was buried at Elon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-10-7832.⁴ He married Helen Juanita Rucker.⁵ Sherman G. Caldwell was born on October 18, 1908 at Virginia.^4,1,2 He died on January 20, 1998 at age 89.^4,2

     Rudolph Bertrand "Buck" Caldwell was buried at Smyrna Methodist Church, Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-18-3224.⁴ She was born on February 20, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 She died on May 16, 1995 at age 85.^4,2

     Hazlen Dean Dudding was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 15, 1901 at Virginia.^1,2 She died on December 17, 1912 at Virginia at age 11.¹